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The Academy for Talented Youth I, the youngest winners of the USAT East ever with their coach, GM Gennady Sagalchik (left to right): Wesley Wang (board 4), Ethan Li (board 1), Warren Wang (board 3), Henry Qi (board 2).

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US CHESS NEWS PREVIEW NATIONALS IN NASHVILLE Our biggest spring scholastic, the Elementary goes to the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee from May 6th through 8th. Look for on-scene reporting from

, who will also be giving a simultaneous exhibition and lecture.

CONTRIBUTORS COLONEL (RETIRED) DAVID HATER (Military

Chess) recently retired from the U.S. Army after a 27-year career. He is a three-time Armed Forces Open champion and serves as the captain of the USA’s NATO team. DR. DAAIM SHABAZZ

(Emory Tate) is a professor of global business at Florida A&M University. He plans to release a book recounting the life and selected games of IM Emory Tate in the near future. He created thechessdrum.net in 2001. GM IAN ROGERS

CHICAGO OPEN Look for updates and photographs from the Chicago Open (May 26-30) on Memorial Day Weekend.

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Counterplay / Readers Respond

Revisiting the PanAm Intercollegiate Championship In the latest article about College Chess and the PanAms (Chess Life, March 2016), there were a few points brought up by the author which are not accurate and I would like to set the records straight. 1. Webster University did not import a championship team ready made as stated. This is completely false. The facts are absolutely clear. The Webster chess program officially began in August 2012. The top five players of the Webster inaugural championship team were: GMs Wesley So, Georg Meier, Ray Robson, Fidel Corrales Jimenez and Manuel Leon Hoyos. With the exception of Meier who was a sophomore, the other four came to Webster as freshmen. The next two who joined the “A” team, GMs Liem Le and Illia Nyzhnyk, were also freshman. Therefore, it is clear that Webster built the most powerful team from scratch. 2. The students who decided to transfer to Webster from Texas Tech did not defect. Texas Tech abandoned these students by not timely living up to the written scholarship commitment. The administrators let these students down and they had no choice but to leave. 3. The SPICE chess program doesn’t offer free iPads or better conditions than other major chess programs. We don’t buy players. We have a limited amount of scholarships available each year. Last year, we had to decline the applications from about half a dozen grandmasters. We have a long waiting list of students trying to get into the SPICE program at Webster. Therefore, we simply don’t approach anyone from other programs. 4. Contrary to the rumors and innuendos, the Webster–SPICE chess program does not have the largest scholarship budget. So how did SPICE win five straight Final Four championships (two with Texas Tech and three with Webster) even when others have bigger budgets? Here are some of the reasons: a) Our world-class training program is unique and we have different improvement plans for every student, and not a one size fits all approach. Because of this, our players gained more ratings and win more major titles than all of the other chess programs by a big margin. b) Our head coach, Susan Polgar, is the only coach who has won both coach of the year in the U.S. and trainer of the year by FIDE. She chose to devote 100 percent to coaching and her students instead of the double duties of competing and coaching at the same time. When a coach also competes, it may create a fracture relationship between the coach/students because they may face each other across the board. c) We do a better job scouting players and picking the students with the right fit. We don’t rely on just ratings. We focus a lot on personal characters, personalities, training habits, and willingness to learn and improve, etc. These are some of the reasons why SPICE won a record five straight Final Four Championships and ranked number one for about 250 consecutive weeks, in addition to our students averaging between 3.5-3.7 GPAs. Paul Truong, via e-mail

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Al Lawrence responds: As its title “Texas Tech Comeback” predicts, the recent piece is about the Texas Tech University comeback. The facts make a dramatic narrative: Texas Tech lost most of its championship chess team to Webster and rebounded in three years to win the most prestigious open championship in college chess—with a team that included the only grandmaster who hadn’t gone to Webster. If this were football rather than chess, you could look forward to the film version. (But I doubt NCAA rules would have permitted the move.) Nothing was intended to be insulting to the Webster players or to diminish the accomplishments of the Webster program. Paul Truong recounts many outstanding things about the Webster program. I don’t think any of these points is really contested in my article. More than once in the past, I’ve written about Webster’s dominance in college chess—for example, in the Chess Life feature stories on the 2013 and 2014 PanAms, won by Webster. The March 2016 article was not intended to be a full explanation of the accomplishments of the Webster University chess team. Here are some necessarily brief pointby-point reactions: 1. The story recognizes Webster as “the premier college squad.” The lead paragraph about Webster importing a championship team refers to the program that left Texas Tech to go to Webster in 2012, not future team-building. That was my intention. I’m glad Paul had a chance to clarify. 2. After financing its chess program for five years and building it into a national championship program, Texas Tech saw chess team members, along with senior staff, decamp to Webster. In the piece, I don’t speculate about the reasons. I can attest that GM Elshan Moradiabadi, the championship team member who stayed at Texas Tech, continued to receive a significant scholarship—and that Texas Tech continued to provide, in round numbers, about $150,000 in chess scholarships for each of the three years after the 2012 championship. Again, none of this is discussed in the original article. 3. The reference to iPads and free trips is not linked to Webster in the story, and no connection to Webster is intended. As I’ve explained, it’s not all about Webster. 4. The story does not claim that SPICE has the largest chess scholarship budget. As I’ve explained privately to Paul, I think he has read into the story, inferring connections to the Webster program that either weren’t intended or do not exist in the article.

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First Moves / Chess news from around the U.S.

James Eade: Chess Educator of the Year By DR. ALEXEY ROOT, WIM

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n February 23, 2016, The University of Texas at Dallas Associate Provost Abby Kratz presented James (Jim) Eade with a plaque for “Chess Educator of the Year.” Eade’s Chess For Dummies has sold more than 250,000 copies. That’s a lot of “dummies” being educated as chess players! Before receiving his plaque, Eade spoke for about 45 minutes to an audience of 50 gathered at the McDermott Library. Eade told about teaching chess in elementary schools, Boys & Girls Clubs, Veterans Affairs hospitals, and retirement centers. Eade found that chess raises the self-esteem of children and senior citizens. After learning how to play chess from Eade, Malcolm X Academy students thought, “I must be smart. I can play chess.” That self-esteem

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transferred into better performances in their classrooms. When Eade taught chess at retirement centers, the seniors likewise experienced pride. A typical senior felt, “If I can still play chess, I still got it.” The US Chess Trust, of which Eade is president, provides chess sets to schools through its “Chess-For-Youth” program. Eade would like to provide chess sets to senior centers too. He is searching for the funds to do so. Eade is no stranger to fundraising. According to the Trust website, Eade “organized the 1995 Pan Pacific International Chess Tournament, the strongest chess tournament ever held in San Francisco, won by Viktor Korchnoi, and the 1996 Hall of Fame tournament, won by Lubomir Kavalek.” Both events were supported

by donations. Eade mentioned Neil Falconer (1923-2014), a San Francisco attorney, as being particularly generous. Returning to the theme of his lecture, “The Making of a Chess Reference,” Eade told how Chess For Dummies began. To publish chess books through his Hypermodern Press, Eade relied on Microsoft Word For Dummies. He also liked garish yellow covers of the For Dummies series and the distribution its books got. When he spotted Wine For Dummies at a bookstore, Eade realized that the For Dummies series was expanding beyond computer reference books. So he submitted a query letter and a sample chapter of Chess For Dummies. His submission might have been the end of his story, except that an acquaintance was able to set up a faceto-face meeting at the then-publisher of Chess For Dummies, IDG. Eade traveled the short distance from his home in Menlo Park to IDG headquarters in Fremont, California. There, he signed the contract to write the book. As Eade sent drafts of that first edition to IDG, his editor asked for clarification of chess terms. No prior knowledge of chess could be assumed on the part of the readers. Eade learned to write for beginners. The end result was a reference book rather than a how-to book. How-to books build knowledge, chapter by chapter. In contrast, reference books such as Chess For Dummies have modular structures. The reader can jump to whatever section is of interest and start reading it. The fourth edition is scheduled for publication in August of 2016 and will feature a new chapter on children and chess. Eade also reminisced about playing chess. In 1972, like so many other Americans, he became interested in chess because of Bobby Fischer and played his first tournament game at age 15. Eade earned three titles from US Chess: national master in 1981, master of postal chess in 1984, and life master in 1993. He became a FIDE master and an ICCF correspondence master. He particularly enjoyed playing in team tournaments. Eade commended UT Dallas for enabling its students to play on a college chess team. With all his accomplishments as a writer, organizer, publisher, and player, Eade was still thrilled to add “Chess Educator of the Year” to his resume claiming, “Not only was it wonderful to be recognized as an educator, but it was fantastic to renew my relationship with the UT Dallas chess program. I was the first chair of its advisory board. Hard working and dedicated friends of chess associated with UT Dallas include Jim Stallings, Chess Program Director, who called to tell me that I was getting this prestigious award, and my longtime friend and Chess Program Founder Professor Tim Redman.”

First Moves / Chess news from around the U.S.

FACES

AT THE WORLD TEAM!

ACROSS THE BOARD

By AL LAWRENCE

NEHA KALYANRAMAN MARLBORO, NEW JERSEY What if chess was real life? Sixth-grader Neha was new to the World Team. “It was so much fun to play, hang out and also dress up for the competition,” she said. All the members of her team, “At the Chess Hop”, were from Chess Mates school in Rahway, “a really fun place to learn chess. I like my coaches”— GM Leonid Yudasin, GM Michael Rohde and Arthur Macaspac. “They make learning lots of fun.”

Remembering Irene “Nana” Dixon-Darnell

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rene Dixon-Darnell from Reno, Nevada died on March 5, 2016, just two days after her 96th birthday. She had been working with children and teaching chess for over 35 years, beginning with the Foster Grandparent after school programs, then starting Young Masters Chess Clubs in the Washoe County, Nevada schools and then twice-weekly classes at the Boys and Girls Club. She was dedicated to this work, riding the bus in her wheelchair to get to the Boys and Girls Club. Dixon-Darnell had the honor of President George H.W. Bush coming to Reno to present her with the 793rd (of 1,000) Point of Light for her contributions to the Foster Grandparents program. Irene Dixon-Darnell dedicated her life to helping others and became known as the “Chess Lady” or, more affectionately, “Nana.” She told educationworld.com about working with chess kids, “We’re the lucky ones. We seniors get to work with these kids.” Irene keeping a tournament (1999) organized, always with her family engaged in the process. Pictured (l-r) are Irene, Grandpa Bill and daughter Jo Belmont.

Chess offers more to Neha than just tactics and strategy. “I always wonder, what if chess was real life? I like to imagine my chessboard and make a story about it. I imagine the real kings and queens and all the pawns as real human beings. I have different endings to my story every time. Chess helps my imagination.” Being part of a team makes playing chess even more fun, she says. “Everyone roots for each other—the feeling is great!”

CHARLES WOODRUFF NORTH HAVEN, CONNECTICUT Sharing the struggle Another first-timer at the Team, Charles was recruited to play for “Attack and Depends” by teammate Ryan Young. “He’s an outstanding chess teacher,” Charles said. Woodruff, a marketing analyst at Bluespire Senior Living, sees “parallels to chess” in his work. “Both need to come up with a plan and tactics to achieve their goals.” Charles has played in only four tournaments but is already a solid C-player who sits at the board as calmly as a veteran. “Chess occupies an important spot in my life. It’s a game of thinking and self-control.” Charles enjoyed the jazz trio as an unexpected treat. He’s a musician himself, a guitarist with “Age of Embers.” The four-member group is playing local Connecticut venues. “The band is mainly just for fun—it keeps us happy.” At the Team, it was “Sharing the struggle and sharing the victory” that made him happy. “I’ll definitely do it again.”

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US Chess Affairs / News for our Members

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Empowering people through chess one move at a time.

2016 Samford Fellowship Awarded to Grandmaster Wesley So By IM JOHN DONALDSON

annual award, has selected GM Wesley So of Minnetonka, Minnesota, as its 2016 Fellow. The Samford is the richest and most important chess fellowship in the United States having awarded over two million dollars the past three decades. It identifies and assists the best young American chess masters by providing top-level coaching, strong competition and access to study materials. The Fellowship also supplies a monthly stipend for living expenses so that the winners may devote themselves to chess without having financial worries. The total value of the Fellowship has been increased several times over the years and is now $42,000

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United States Olympiad team and U.S. champions. Hikaru Nakamura, currently rated number five in the world, is a former Samford Fellow. Generous contributions from the late Mrs. Virginia Samford and the Torchmark Corporation support the Fellowship. The Samford Fellowship is a fitting memorial to an extraordinary man. The dedication, creativity and achievement that marked Mr. Frank P. Samford, Jr.’s life are examples for all chess players to admire and emulate.

US CHESS VOTER REGISTRATION The deadline to register to vote in this year’s Executive Board election was May 1. To check your registration status and for addditional information, go to your MSA page at https://secure2.uschess.org/ voter-registration.php.

CALL FOR ADMS Advance delegate motions (ADMs) for the delegates’ meeting at this year’s U.S. Open are due before June 1, 2016. They can be sent to Cheryle Bruce, c/o US Chess, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or e-mailed to [email protected].

Our vision is to enrich the lives of all persons and communities through increasing the play, study, and appreciation of the game of chess.

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THE FRANK P. SAMFORD, JR. CHESS FELLOWSHIP, marking its 30th

annually. The prize is awarded for one year and can be renewed for a second year. The winners’ term begins July 1, 2016. 22-year-old GM Wesley So is currently the 10th rated player in the world at 2773 on the March 2016 FIDE rating list. He won the Bilbao Masters last fall ahead of GMs Anish Giri, Viswanathan Anand and Ding Liren and tied for second in the Tata Steel tournament held earlier in 2015. So also won the inaugural Millionaire Open in October 2014. The winners were chosen by the Samford Fellowship committee, consisting of Frank P. Samford III (son of Samford Fellowship Founder Frank P. Samford, Jr.), former U.S. Chess Champion Grandmaster Yury Shulman and International Master John Donaldson. The winners’ potential was determined based on their chess talent, work ethic, dedication and accomplishments. The Fellowship is administered by the U.S. Chess Trust with particularly valuable services provided by Al Lawrence. The Samford Chess Fellowship was created by the late Frank P. Samford, Jr. of Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Samford was a distinguished attorney and CEO of Liberty National Life Insurance Company (now Torchmark). He was active in civic, business, political, educational and cultural affairs. Mr. Samford was also an enthusiastic competitor in chess tournaments. After providing financial support for several chess projects he decided to do something significant for American chess. The result was the Samford Fellowship. Since its inception the Fellowship has proven very successful. Many Samford Fellows have become strong grandmasters, members of the

US Chess Affairs / Candidate Statements

MIKE HOFFPAUIR Fellow Chess Enthusiasts, I am a retired Army officer living in Virginia. My chess pathway is a journey I expect resonates with many of you. I learned to play as a child, taught the game to my three children, and accompanied them to tournaments as a “Chess Dad.” I was hooked, but felt I could contribute more. So, in 2000, while I was on a one-year military assignment in Boston, the Massachusetts Chess Association needed help with their scholastic activities. I volunteered and never regretted a moment. Since then I have organized 19 state-level scholastic and adult championships in Massachusetts and Virginia, became a national tournament director and FIDE arbiter, and refereed at many national-level events including the U.S. Open, College Chess Final Four, and national scholastic championships. If elected, I will dedicate my energy, enthusiasm, and experience to you. I humbly ask for your vote and, especially, your ideas.

CHARLES D. UNRUH Chess and US Chess has been an important part of my life for half a century. I am a Benefactor Life Member and strongly believe in the positive US Chess mission. My chess leadership and volunteerism started in Ohio during the 1970s and continues at present with the Oklahoma state chapter. In the 2013 election, I was granted the opportunity to serve on the Executive Board by the membership. My comments in the May 2013 Chess Life presented a candidate with the following primary goal, “My election to the new board of directors means a voice for a more sustainable business cycle." In the election, the membership supported my fiscally conservative message. The 2013 election gave support to a team of leaders that guided US Chess to the strongest financial position of the last decade. My platform remains committed to continued US Chess financial strength. I respectfully ask for your support in the upcoming election.

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Looks at Books / The Exchange Sacrifice

The Exchange Sacrifice A guide to the “wheres” and “whens” of Exchange sacrifices that ultimately is simply a collection of very interesting positions. By JOHN HARTMANN

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ome years ago I was sitting in a coffee house in Carbondale, Illinois, studying chess with a friend. I had just received the third volume of Garry Kasparov’s My Great Predecessors, and we had this position on the board:

BLACK TO PLAY

As we tried to grasp the logic of Black’s 25th move, a man wandered over to us and said “…

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Re6, right? Sac’ing the Exchange? It’s from Reshevsky against Petrosian at Zurich in 1953.” How could he know this? Surely, I said, you must have overheard us talking. Our visitor explained that the position was famous, that all good players knew it, and he then proceeded to trounce us in blitz before revealing that he was a life master. Hrumph. The Exchange sacrifice—exchanging a rook for a bishop or knight (and perhaps a pawn or two)—is one of the most dramatic weapons in a chess player’s arsenal. With today’s emphasis on dynamism and concrete play, the quality of one’s pieces is often more important than their nominal value in contemporary chess. Because the Exchange can be sacrificed in most any type of position, a systematic treatment of the theme would seem a difficult task. Nevertheless, it is a task that Sergey Kasparov (no relation to Garry) undertakes in The Exchange Sacrifice: A Practical Guide, his new book from Russell Enterprises. Kasparov’s book proceeds in two main parts. In Part I, the first two chapters, he offers something of an introduction to the Exchange sacrifice through the games of Tigran Petrosian and Anatoly Karpov. Examples from their praxis—including cases where their opponents sacrificed the Exchange—are linked to the thematic chapters in Part II. Those chapters are the bulk of the book, and in titling them, we see Kasparov’s attempt at systematization. The early chapters—“Domination,” “Fighting for the Initiative,” “Trying to ‘Muddy the Waters,’ ” and “Utilizing an Advantage”—tend to feature positions where the sacrifice is not required or definitively best. As Part II proceeds, the later chapters—“Simply the Best,” “Launching an Attack against the King,” “Reducing your Opponent’s Offensive Potential,” “Destroying a Pawn Chain,” “Building a Fortress,” and “Activating Your Bishop”— seem to involve sacrifices where the compensation is less nebulous. I think that part of the romance of the Exchange sacrifice can be located in the question

of compensation. For many years its assessment was one of the weak points of even the best engines. Today, however, this is not the case. Many of the positions in Kasparov’s book, especially in the later chapters, are well understood by the machine. In many positions Houdini (whom he cites regularly) sees the Exchange sacrifice as correct or necessary, meaning that it finds some kind of calculable compensation for the material. Of greater interest, at least for me, are the positions and sacrifices that the computer doesn’t immediately understand. In these pure ‘positional Exchange sacrifices,’ the Exchange is given not for mate or material but for ‘quality of position.’ We might think of 17. Rxb7 in G. Kasparov-Shirov (Horgen, 1994; game #33 in the book) in this regard. Engines may recognize the compensation after seeing a few moves, but they would never play the move on their own. There is little attempt on Kasparov’s part to offer a broad theory of the Exchange sacrifice. Save a one page conclusion (and a welcome set of exercises) at the end of the book, there is no summary of findings beyond “the material balance ‘rook against a bishop and pawn’ can be regarded as practically equal”(243). Perhaps I am asking too much of the author. This is a practical guide according to its subtitle and not a textbook. Kasparov’s writing has an enjoyable, folksy style, although it is ill-served by a stilted translation. For all of this, I think the book feels incomplete without some kind of summary statement to tie everything together. Without a theory of quality and compensation or a practical set of guidelines, it’s hard to recommend The Exchange Sacrifice as anything more than a collection of very interesting positions.

Kasparov, Sergey. The Exchange Sacrifice: A Practical Guide. Russell Enterprises: 2016. ISBN: 978-1941270226. 256 pages. Paperback. (Available from uscfsales.com, catalog number B0082RE, $24.95)

Chess Journalism / 2016 CJA Awards

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THE TOP FOUR Best Story of the Year Best Chess Column Best State Magazine/Newsletter Chess Journalist of the Year

By JOSHUA ANDERSON

The Chess Journalists of America once again sends out a call for nominations to our annual Chess Journalists of America (CJA) chess journalism awards. The CJA awards recognize the best in all facets of chess journalism, print and online. The best chess articles, columns, photojournalism, layout, and online writing are honored within their respective categories. Recognized annually by their peers, the public, and members of CJA, the prestigious awards showcase American works published in English between June 1, 2015 and May 31, 2016. GM Alexander Shabalov wins 2015 U. S. Open title in Phoenix, Arizona

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Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment

Taking Their Time Just what are they thinking about? By GM ANDY SOLTIS

YOU SEE IT ALL THE TIME IN TOURNAments. A strong player spends 30 minutes on a single move. Sometimes more. And sometimes he comes up with a great move. But sometimes … SICILIAN DEFENSE, ACCELERATED DRAGON (B35) GM David Baramidze GM Alexander Motylev Hoogeveen, 2003 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 g6 5. Nc3 Bg7 6. Be3 Nf6 7. Bc4 0-0 8. f3? Qb6!

played—45 years later—it was forgotten. After White chose 9. Bb3! it was Black who thought more than an hour. And not only did he repeat 9. ... Nxe4?! but after 10. Nd5! Qa5+ 11. c3 he lost following 11. ... Bxd4? 12. Bxd4. Great players have great intuition, and that’s why they rarely spend much time on a move. Magnus Carlsen said the vast majority of the moves he plays come to him as soon as he looks at a position. If he spends several minutes, it means he’s calculating variations to prove to himself that his intuition was correct. But when a master invests half an hour or more when there seems little to calculate, you’re bound to shake your head. What could he possibly be thinking about?

just drops a pawn to 14. Qxd5. Black may get a bit of compensation after, say, 14. ... Rad8 15. Qe4. But only a bit. Yet he thought 80 minutes before playing 13. ... Nxe7, ran short of time, and eventually lost. Sometimes the answer to the spectators’ question is a personal quirk. And sometimes the answer is that a player is genuinely stumped. KING’S INDIAN DEFENSE (E70) IM Arthur Bisguier GM Samuel Reshevsky Rosenwald Tournament, New York, 1954-55 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. Bg5 h6 6. Bh4 0-0 7. f4 c5 8. d5

FRENCH DEFENSE, TARRASCH VARIATION (C09) GM Gennady Kuzmin GM Wolfgang Uhlmann Interzonal, Leningrad, 1973

One of the first times this position occurred, Bobby Fischer had the white pieces and took more than an hour on his next move. What could he possibly be thinking about? That’s the eternal question that spectators ask themselves when a master seems to go into a trance. Actually, Fischer had a lot to consider. Black threatens 9. ... Qxb2—but also 9. ... Nxe4 or 9. ... Ng4, followed by a capture on d4, with the better game. After the longest “think” of his career, Bobby played 9. Bb3!, the best try. His opponent, Oscar Panno, quickly played 9. ... Nxe4?! (9. ... Ng4! favors him) and drew after 10. Nd5! Qa5+ 11. c3 Nc5 12. Nxc6 dxc6 13. Nxe7+. That game made this opening trap briefly famous. But by the time this 2003 game was

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1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nd2 c5 4. Ngf3 Nc6 5. exd5 exd5 6. Bb5 Bd6 7. dxc5 Bxc5 8. 0-0 Ne7 9. Nb3 Bd6 10. Bg5 0-0 11. Bh4 Bg4 12. Be2 Qb6?! 13. Bxe7

Black, one of the world’s experts on the French Defense, went into an inexplicable think. It was inexplicable because there are only two recaptures, and one of them, 13. ... Bxe7?,

Today a grandmaster knows Black needs quick counterplay. He might seek his inner Benko and play 8. ... b5!? (9. cxb5 a6 with a good version of the Benko Gambit). Or he might try 8. ... Qa5 and threaten 9. ... Nxe4. But this position was very new when this game was played. Black took more than an hour before ending up with 8. ... a6?. He found himself in a passive position after 9. Nf3 b5 10. Bd3! b4 11 Ne2 and was beaten in the middlegame. Big thinks like that used to be more common because (a) opening theory wasn’t as developed as it is today and (b) slower time controls meant that players felt more comfortable burning

Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment

2015 World Rapid and World Blitz Even Magnus Carlsen can’t win them all. The Norwegian retained his world rapid chess championship ahead of 157 top players in Berlin. But he tumbled to sixth place in the world blitz championship, which was won by Alexander Grischuk of Russia, in a field of 188 players. Games from the two 2015 speed events provide our six quiz positions this month. In each of them you are asked to find the fastest winning line of play. This will usually mean the forced win of a decisive amount of material, such as a rook or minor piece. But look for forced mates as well. For solutions, see page 71.

minutes because they still had two hours left on their clock. SICILIAN DEFENSE, MAROCZY BIND (B39) GM Svetozar Gligoric GM Bent Larsen Dallas, 1957 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 g6 5. c4 Bg7 6. Be3 Nf6 7. Nc3 Ng4 8. Qxg4 Nxd4 9. Qd1 Ne6 10. Qd2 Qa5 11. Rc1 b6 12. Be2 Bb7 13. f3

PROBLEM I GM Yasser Seirawan GM Danilo Milanovic

PROBLEM II GM Levon Aronian GM Vladislav Kovalev

PROBLEM III GM Daniel Fridman GM Sipke Ernst

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PROBLEM IV GM Magnus Carlsen GM Sergey Karjakin

PROBLEM V FM Ottomar Ladva GM Alexander Onischuk

PROBLEM VI GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov GM Yuriy Kryvoruchko

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minutes he found 13. ... g5!?, which allowed him to blockade the dark squares à la Nimzo, 14. 0-0 Be5 15. Rfd1 d6 16. b3 Bf4. He drew comfortably. “That time was very well spent,” he recalled. ONE HOUR AND 40 MINUTES

But the record for time consumption—and perhaps for most wasteful minutes—is: SETTING THE RECORD Luis Santos IM Francisco Trois Vigo Open, 1980

GM Konstantin Lerner GM Jan Smejkal Bratislava, 1983

AFTER 7. d4

AFTER 10. Ne2

Bent Larsen adopted a variation that was a favorite of his hero, Aron Nimzowitsch. “But after a while I slowly found out that I didn’t like the position at all,” he told Overboard magazine. He saw White playing a quick and strong f3-f4-f5. “Then I searched for an idea,” said Larsen, who rarely got into time trouble. After 35

To complete his development, Black might move his knight again, 10. ... Nc5 or 10. ... Nc7, so that he can play ... e7-e6. Yet Black took an hour and 40 minutes before choosing 10. ... Nd7?. He was worse after 11. d4 Nb6 12. Bd3 g6 13. h4! and didn’t last long after 13. ... Bg7 14. h5 gxh5 15. Be3 Bd7 16. Rb1 a5 17. d5! Nf8 18. Nf4 Rg8 19. e5!.

Black has three reasonable moves for his attacked knight. After two hours and 20 minutes he chose 7. ... Ng6. After he lost, his opponent wondered about Black’s seventh move, “I don’t understand,” he said. “Me neither,” Black replied.

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Back to Basics / Reader annotations

How To Draw A Grandmaster First, achieve a won game, and then ... By GM LEV ALBURT

NATURALLY, WE CHESSPLAYERS ENJOY dwelling on our victories and sharing them with others. But neglecting our failures is the surest way to repeat some mistakes, and ensure future failures. Thus I keep asking you, my would-be co-authors, to send me, at least occasionally, your drawn or even lost games. And I was glad to have a chance to learn from my own flawed 30-year-old game. Writes my then-opponent, Walter Clinton (my further notes are in italics): I have attached the game with my annotations to this email with the hope that it will be suitable for a “Back to Basics” column. Most of the analysis is mine, but I did check it with Fritz. I depended on Fritz pretty heavily for the analysis of move 11, because I found its suggested moves to be so counter-intuitive and surprising.

At the time, I thought it was quite profound, but I do not now remember any details. My mind was on the game that I was going to play. 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3

5. d5

My first thought was, “I wonder if I have blundered.” But I was pretty sure that I could defend everything. 5. ... exd5 6. cxd5 Na5 7. e4??

This move seems like a great way to strengthen White’s grasp of the center; but it is not as good as 7. d6 forcing the isolation of Black’s d-pawn, which should be a long-term weakness for Black to live with: 7. ... Bb7 8. Bxb7 Nxb7 9. dxc7 Qxc7. Black’s better development is a good compensation here. And I still like 7. e4! ?. 7. ... Ba6

I was a queen pawn player myself, so I was fairly comfortable after his first two moves. But after this move, I was out of my book. 3. ... Nc6

ANTI-QUEEN’S INDIAN (E00) GM Lev Alburt (2650) Walter Clinton (1532) Alburt Simul, Nashville, Tennessee, 1986

How to Draw With a Grandmaster Step 1—Sign up to play in a simultaneous exhibition. This was November, 1986. Mr. Alburt had won two U.S. championships in a row and was going for a three-peat when I put my $20 on the line for a chance to play a worldclass player. Since he would be playing 17 other players, I might have a chance. Step 2—Catch them when they are down. There is no better equalizer than fatigue. It turns out that Mr. Alburt had not won that U.S. Championship. Most players would have been happy to get second place in a U.S. championship, but I expect it was a let-down for him. [No, it wasn’t—L.A.] He flew directly to Nashville for the exhibition that had been set up for November 6, so jetlag and maybe despondency were on my side. He gave a report on the tournament and a brief lecture about how chess related to life.

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The purpose of 3. g3 (rather than 3. Nf3; these two lines often transpose) is to prevent 3. ... b6, the Queen’s Indian Defense. Black’s common replies are: 3. ... Bb4+ (like in Bogo-Indian, 3. Nf3 Bb4+); 3. ... d5, leading into the Catalan; 3. ... c5, which can be answered by either 4. Nf3 or 4. d5 (Modern Benoni). Black’s choice greatly depends on what system he plays against 3. Nf3. To my surprise, I found 3. ... Nc6 in the ECO! (It also gives 3. ... e5+/=.) In A. Petrosian-Zaichik, 1972, White surprisingly achieved a small edge (+/=) after 3. ... Nc6 4. Bg2 Rb8 5. Nf3 a6 6. 0-0 b5 7. Nbd2 (also good is 7. b3 which happened in KochievGurgenidze a year later). 4. Bg2 b6

Step 3—Play provocatively. Dangle in front of the grandmaster the prospect of a quick win. Normally, these guys are very patient, but when they are playing so many people at once, they are sensitive to early blunders. If they can dispatch a few patzers quickly, then the night will end much sooner and they can retreat to the hotel room. Surely this move, which weakens the long diagonal, cannot be good.

Step 4—Keep repeating Step 3. When I played this move, I liked the idea that I was preventing the former U.S. champ from castling. I thought that 7. ... Bb7 was probably a more sensible move, but I did have a plan for how I would defend myself if he went after the rook on a8. 8. e5

So, here comes the avalanche! Over-ambitious; 8. Ne2 was solid and fine. 8. ... Bb4+ 9. Bd2 Qe7

And this was the defense that I was counting on. I really felt like I was just barely hanging on in this position. And a remarkable position it is! White has two pawns that are getting all into my business and my queen is the definition of over-burdened, but I have out-developed

Back to Basics / Reader annotations

the grandmaster five pieces to two, he has no chance to castle, and I have three long-range pieces pointing at his monarch. This was kind of fun!

So, now I have to activate my king rather than letting my opponent do it for me. 18. Nxc4 Bxc4 19. Nd4

Finally activating the rook! 30. Rd1??

Setting up a cheap trap. 30. ... Bd3?

10. f4 Bxd2+

Better was 30. ... Rd6. Note how the d6-rook is protected by the king.

OK, one of the queen’s burdens has to go! 11. Nxd2

31. Rc1+ Bc4 32. Rd1?

Giving me another chance to solidify and invade. At least, 32. Rd1 contains a trap (discovered check). And I guessed my opponent, with only a couple of comrades left, might accept a draw by repetition. 32. ... Bd3? 19. ... g6 20. Kd2 Rhe8 21. Rhe1 Kxd6 22. g4

Again, 32. ... Rd6 would be winning. 33. Rc1+, Draw agreed.

Simpler is 22. Rxe8 Rxe8 23. Re1, with good chances for a draw. 11. ... c6?

22. ... Re4 23. Rxe4 dxe4 24. b5?

This would be a good time to castle. 11. ... 0-0 but I did not know how to answer 12. d6 but Fritz 12 suggests that 12. ... cxd6 sacrificing the rook, would put me way ahead, due to the shaky position of the white king and the fragile nature of his advanced pawns. Of course, Mr. Alburt probably would not have played 12. d6. Well, 12. d6 does not win material (R=B +2 pawns). It only opens the game, with my king very vulnerable. Alas, other moves aren’t appealing either. Thus: 11 ... 0-0! clearly favors Black.

The outpost on c6 is only an illusion. 24. Ke3 is better. 24. ... Kc5

Developing my last inactive piece with 24. ... Rc8! was a much better choice! The apawn has nothing to fear and does not need a protector. 25. Ke3

12. b4?

The move 12. d6 would have been tougher for me to deal with. After 12. d6 Qe6 13. Bh3 Qd5 14. exf6 Black shouldn’t take the rook (14. ... Qxh1 15. Ndf3), but rather castle and attack.

Send in your games!

12. ... Nc4

The silicon guru suggests that I should have sacrificed the f6-knight by playing 12. ... Qxb4 The point being that after 13. exf6 0-0 White’s king is quite exposed. 13. Qe2?

If you are unrated or rated 1799 or below, then GM Lev Alburt invites you to send your most instructive game with notes to: 25. ... Bxb5

And here, I like 25. ... a6 better. 26. Rc1+

Step 5—If your grandmaster opponent does blunder, consolidate your gains. 13. ... Nxd5 14. Bxd5

White’s intended move 14. Nxc4?? fails to 14. ... Qxb4+. I overlooked the consequences of the bishop’s pin. 14. ... cxd5 15. a3 d6?!

And again I have a great chance to castle.

Upon making this move, Grandmaster Alburt offered a draw. I told him I would consider it. I looked up from the board and realized that he only had three other opponents left besides me. I pictured the two of us playing one on one and did not like my chances of going the rest of the game blunder free. So, when he returned to my board, I accepted the draw. On that day, his record was 13 wins, two losses, and three draws. Probably, not one of his better exhibitions, but I was very happy! After some questionable opening play, Walter shone in complex, double-edged positions that follow, several times successfully calling my bluffs and refuting my reckless play. Were this a clock simul or were clocks offered to the few remaining players, he would have very likely won this game. My final play was also OK.

I remember thinking that this was a mistake since I had captured his pawn, but did not have to trade off my bishop. 26. ... Bc4 27. f5?

27. Nb3+ Kd5 28. Nd2 Ba6 29. Nxe4 maintains White’s pawn structure and centralizes the knight. Also, my rook still looks lazy on a8! Agree.

16. exd6 Qxe2+

27... b5

And why should I help him finish developing? (16. ... Nxd6).

And now my bishop is solid and my pawns threaten to roll.

17. Nxe2 Kd7

28. h4 a5 29. g5 Rd8

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Cover Story / U.S. Amateur Teams

Commitment & Effort at the Teams “ACADEMY” YOUNGEST TEAM EVER TO WIN WORLD TEAM “KOMODO DRAGONS,” “CHESSNYC ALL STARS,” AND “WEI YI” ALSO SCORE 5½. It was the final round of the biggest team tournament in the U.S. After the weekend’s nearly 3,000 games, the two surviving 5-0 teams sat at a tense face-off on table one behind the stanchions. The spectators, craning and bobbing behind the ropes to get a glimpse of the action, might well have been concerned about the crowd pressure on the team members of the aptly named “Academy for Talented Youth I,” whose average age was 14. But the fans could also have worried justifiably about the blood pressure of “Academy’s” opponents, “Komodo Dragons,” led by GM Larry Kaufman, the 2008 World Senior Champion. His age matched his team’s average—69. Board Four epitomized the contrast— 11-year-old Wesley Wang versus 75-year-old William Michael. The annual World Team, aka the U.S. Amateur Team - East, aka The Team, attracts an army of devotees and newbies, young and old, every President’s Day weekend in a chess event unlike any other. The team’s the thing, battling for your buddies. This year, nearly 1,200 players staffed 277 four-person teams that featured 13 grandmasters, including former champions of Canada, Israel, and the United States. But since each team is limited to a maximum US Chess rating average of 2199, titles don’t guarantee success. Kaufman’s game against “Academy’s” Ethan Li ended in a draw, the only one the Senior Champ gave up, and only the second split point for Li. The two brothers on “Academy’s” boards three and four, Warren and Wesley Wang, delivered a point and a half. In the end, a clutch mating attack by “Komodo’s” FM Karl Dehmelt (see the games section) opened the door for the four-way tie. “My team and I spent the night desperately trying to calculate the tiebreaks—with very little success,” Li said. “It was nerve racking. I was very proud of my team either way, though. It was a great end to a wonderful tournament. But now we are moving on and preparing for the conference championships.” Here are the top four teams in tiebreak order, including, for the record, the ages of the youngest champions ever, as well as very possibly the oldest team members to tie for first: • 1st Place: “Academy for Talented Youth I” (Ethan Li [15], Henry Qi [15], Warren Wang [16] and Wesley Wang [11]) • 2nd Place: “Komodo Dragons” (GM Larry Kaufman [69], FM Karl

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Dehmelt [58], Denis Strenzwilk [75], and William Michael [75]) • 3rd Place: “ChessNYC All Stars” (FM Justus Williams, Isaac Barayev, Matheu Jefferson, Tyrone Davis III) • 4th Place: “Wei Yi” (GM Robert Hess, Andrew Ryba, Zachary Weiner, Marcus Sutton) “I think our tying for first was a thousand-to-one shot,” Kaufman, a veteran of 10 teams, said. “I turned in the best performance rating of my life—2850.” He cites the event as the only one offering the quality of opposition every round needed to pull off such a feat. His work as one of the principals with the Komodo chess engine, one of the two toprated, may have helped his preparation. Last year, his same team won Best Senior. “Two of our players are floored masters, and this year we were 50 points below the ceiling.” Speaking of ceilings, team captains are free to load up the maximum of 8,799 rating points from the top, as “Knock Outs Reloaded” did this year, putting GMs Alex Stripunsky, Joel Benjamin and FM Dmitriy Volkov on boards one, two and three. That left only 1,000 points for daughter Jane Stripunsky on board four, who, however, managed a nice tactical shot for a win in round three. (See see the games section) Seated behind the cordons at the tournament’s start, “Knock Outs” were the chess team version of “Murderers’ Row,” the moniker applied to a number of famous New York Yankees’ batting lineups, including the 1961 team’s Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and Yogi Berra. (Benjamin indeed went on to bat a thousand, scoring a perfect 6-0.) But when Volkov failed in his first at bat, his team split the first-round match point. “Knock Outs” recouped with four straight wins but lost in the last round to GM Hess’ “Wei Yi.”

THEIR COACH’S FOOTSTEPS Going into the final round with a half-dozen teams on their heels, “Academy” must have heard the proverbial footsteps coming from behind. But in the end, they followed in the footsteps of a savvy coach who led his own team to victory more than 20 years earlier. GM Gennady Sagalchik took “Brooklyn College A” to the title in 1995. The team name “Academy” derives from the Summer Chess Academy for Talented Youth, a joint effort between GM Gennady Sagalchik’s Long Island Chess and Diana Tulman and WIM Irina Levitina’s International Chess Academy. The annual project brings the nation’s most talented juniors

The youngest team to ever win the East (l-r): Ethan Li, Henry Qi, Warren Wang and Wesley Wang.

USAT NORTH CHAMPIONS “GOT MATE?” WIN USAT PLAYOFFS

Just before press time, the North defeated the East by the score of 2 1/2 - 1 1/2 to take the National Championship. See more about the North team on page 28 and look for more about the USAT Playoffs in a future issue. together with the world’s best coaches, like GMs Alex Chernin and Arthur Yusupov. Gennady and Chernin matriculated through former World Champion Mikhail Botvinnik’s famous chess school together. “That knowledge is meant to be passed on,” Gennady said. He’s been Qi’s and the Wang brothers’ teacher since their first moves. “They push each other, training for years together. They’ve grown up playing chess and ping pong together.”

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TIPS ON CHRISTENING A TEAM At the tournament mid-point between rounds on Sunday, the crowd, as always, gathered to vote with its applause for the Best Team Name and Best Gimmick awards. Future hopefuls take note—monikers in contention, nominated by a committee, are nearly always chess puns playing on politics or films. And don’t be subtle. Nominees included “Trumper Tantrums in Time Trouble,” “Obi Pawn Kenobis,” and “Star Awards R to D2.” It’s also a tradition that my own favorites don’t make the nominee list: I chuckled at “Steve Harvey Announced We Won,” appreciated “Take the A-File” (given this year’s jazz theme, highlighted by a performing jazz trio on Friday and Saturday night), winced approvingly at “Let’s Make America Mate Again,” and found “Attack and Depends” surpassingly witty, perhaps in great part because it was my team’s submission. Team christeners should also take into account

that names are cut off on the crosstables after 29 character spaces, a format that perfectly suited this year’s winner, “Hilary’s E-mail: No Open Files.” (Spelling apparently doesn’t count.) Best Gimmick was won with an innovation. “Knockout Knights’” Nikhil Kalyanraman, Eric Li, and Jack Silver shadow-boxed down a hastily arranged aisle through the jammed hall, wearing boxing gloves and robes, à la Floyd Mayweather, Jr., while fourth-board (and dad) Mike Silver introduced each with rap lyrics. The World Team confers a host of division and special awards, memorializing the achievements with clocks and plaques. For a complete listing, go online to www.njscf.org. This year’s edition of serious competition and frivolous chess-related fun was again organized by the eminent showman of American chess, E. Steven Doyle, in his 41st year of service to the event. Steve’s talented crew of Noreen Davisson, Bernadette Doyle, Bob Garrison, Dov Gorman, Joe Ippolito, Chief Director Carol Jarecki, Aaron Kiedes, Jabari McGreen, Sophia Rohde, Mike Somers, and Harold Stenzel put on a show rivaling the biennial international Olympiad every year without portioning out a penny in cash incentives, although there is a constant stream of door prizes, supplied by Russell Enterprises, the Rochester Chess Center, and GM Lev Alburt. The Team offers something that lasts a lot longer than money and can be shared by every player, a weekend that turns into a lifetime memory—no matter what your age.

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Kimberly Doo (far right) of the US Chess Women’s Committee hosts a special place for female competitors to chat and relax. (l-r:) National Girls Invitational Tournament representative Ella Papanek, Niha Kalyanraman, Audrey Hu, Sofia Macaspac, and Wendy Jin.

In round five, “Komodo Dragons” faced the powerful “Rookie Cookies,” one of the preevent favorites. Its board one was manned by no less than GM Mackenzie Molner, 2013 U.S. Open co-champion and 2014 U.S. Chess Championship participant. But as Black, 2008 World Senior Champion Larry Kaufman quickly had a better game and collected the point, one of his 5½ for the event. GIUOCO PIANO (C54) GM Mackenzie Molner (2566), “Rookie Cookies” GM Larry Kaufman (2375), “Komodo Dragons” World Team 2016 (5), Parsippany, New Jersey, 02.15.2016 Comments by Kaufman. 1. e4 e5

Although we’re both grandmasters, I was out-rated by over 150 rating points, so I was just aiming for a draw at this point. This game was critical to our success. 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d3 0-0

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6. Bg5

Unusual but not bad. 6. ... h6 7. Bh4 Be7 8. 0-0 d6 9. Nbd2?! Nh5 10. Bxe7

Better was 10. Bg3, to avoid ... Nf4. 10. ... Qxe7 11. Re1

Better is 11. Bb3! 11. ... Nf4 12. Nf1!

Also good is 12. b4! 12. ... Na5!

Black is now better as he gets in ... f7-f5 without loss of time. 13. Bb5 f5 14. Ne3 c6 15. Ba4 b5 16. Bc2 fxe4 17. dxe4 Nc4 18. Bb3 Be6 19. Rb1 Kh8?!

Unnecessary; 19. ... Rad8 was better, with a clear advantage. 20. Bxc4 bxc4 21. b3 cxb3 22. axb3 Rad8 23. c4?! Qf6!

Black is now winning. 24. Rb2 d5 25. cxd5 cxd5 26. exd5

26. ... e4

The continuation 26. ... Bxd5! 27. Nxd5 Rxd5 28. Rd2 Rxd2 29. Qxd2 e4 30. Rxe4 Qg6 31. Rxf4 Rxf4 was a cleaner win but too difficult to see. 27. Rd2?

Missing the line 27. Qd4 exf3 28. Qxf6 gxf6 29. dxe6 Rg8 30. g4 Nd3 31. Rbb1 Nxe1 32. Rxe1 Rge8 33. h3 Rxe6 when Black has won the Exchange, but his poor pawn structure at least gives White some hope for a draw. 27. ... exf3 28. dxe6 Rxd2 29. Qxd2 fxg2 30. Qd1 Qxe6

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SUCCESSFUL SENIOR MOMENT


Chief Organizer E. Steven Doyle, at right, introduces the Best Gimmick finalist, “The Jedi Knights”—(in no particular order:) Ernesto and David Tobar, Zeba Packer, Arely Peckham, and Alexandra Sanchez.

The followup 30. ... Nh3+ 31. Kxg2 Nxf2 was even better.

Finally, he has to prevent his opponent from building a fortress.

31. Qg4 Qxb3 32. Nf5 Qc3 33. Rd1 Nh3+ 34. Kxg2 Nxf2 35. Kxf2 Qc2+ 36. Kg1 Rxf5 37. h4 Qf2+ 38. Kh1 Rf4 39. Rd8+ Kh7, and White lost on time.

SLAV DEFENSE (D12) Ethan Li (2381), “Academy of Talented Youth I” FM Rodion Rubenchik (2343), “Designated Drivers” World Team 2016 (4), Parsippany, New Jersey, 02.14.2016 Comments by Li. AFTER 19. ... g6

In the penultimate round, “Academy’s” board two Henry Qi had to pull off a winning combination to keep his team’s streak going.

White overstepped, but it’s over anyway.

1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. e3 Bf5 5. Nc3 e6 6. Nh4 Be4 7. f3 Bg6 8. Qb3 Qc7 9. Bd2 Nbd7 10. cxd5 exd5 11. 0-0-0 Be7 12. Nxg6 hxg6 13. e4!? dxe4 14. fxe4

20. Nh6+ Kg7 21. fxe4 Nxe4 22. Rxe4! Rxe4 23. Qf6+ Kf8 24. Qh8+ Ke7 25. Rxf7+ Kd6 26. Qf6+ Re6 27. Qf4+, Black resigned.

GETTING THE WHOLE POINT Henry Qi (2180), “Academy of Talented Youth I” Andrew Ardito (2214), “Straight Out of Compensation” World Team 2016 (5), Parsippany, New Jersey, 02.16.2016

DECONSTRUCTING THE FORTRESS

Ethan Li also had to defeat an experienced FIDE master to keep “Academy” rolling toward first place. In a very difficult and instructive battle, he wins material but forces remain imbalanced. www.uschess.org

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The move 14. ... Ng4 was the critical test. I had calculated an Exchange sacrifice: 15. Be2 Nf2 16. Rdf1 Nxh1 17. Qxf7+ Kd8 18. Rxh1. Black’s weak pawns, his uncastled king, and misplaced pieces in general give me strong play. 15. e5 Nd5 16. Nxd5 cxd5+ 17. Kb1 Nb6 18. h4 Nc4 19. Bxc4 Qxc4 20. Qxc4 dxc4 21. d5 Bc5 22. Bf4 Rfe8 23. d6 Rad8 24. Rd5 Bb6 25. Rc1 Rd7 26. Rxc4 f6 27. a4?!

I was trying to provoke ... a6 or ... a5 to prepare my e6-tactic. However, I misjudged which line was best for Black. This seems to actually weaken my position in one of the lines, as the a4-pawn becomes a target. 27. ... a6

I was trying to throw in some checks just for the psychological aspect, but this is just a blunder. I cannot let his king get to g7. 48. ... Kg6 49. Qf5+ Kf7?

I think 49. ... Kg7 draws. 50. Qh7+ Kf8 51. Kd4 Ra5 52. Qc7 Re5 53. Qh7 Ra5 54. Kc4 Re5 55. Kb4

I like this combination very much. I forced his rook to d5 so that I could use it to draw his king out. 55. ... Rd5 56. Qg6 Ke7 57. Qg7+ Ke6 58. Qg8+ Ke5 59. Qe8+ Kf4 60. Qe6 Re5?

More resilient was 60. ... Rd4+, but, after the game, my opponent and I found 61. Kc3 Re4 62. Qf5+ Ke3 63. Qxf6 Rxg4 64. Qe5+ Kf3 65. Kd3. 61. Qxf6+ Ke4, Black resigned.

Nf3 c5 6. dxc5

The Austrian Attack is a very popular choice nowadays against the Modern Defense. White takes advantage of Black’s invitation to build a big center. Here Dehmelt chooses a main line. Another way is 6. Bb5+ Bd7 7. e5 Ng4 8. e6, a variation that “creates complications to suit even the most tactically inclined player!” according to renowned coach GM Alex Chernin in his book Pirc Alert! 6. ... Qa5 7. Bd3 Qxc5 8. Qe2 Bg4 9. Be3 Qa5 10. 0-0 0-0 11. a3 Nc6 12. h3 Bxf3 13. Qxf3 Nd7 14. Bd2 Qd8 15. Kh1 Rc8 16. Rab1 Nb6 17. Rfe1

The move 17. Nd5 looks attractive, with ideas similar to the game. 17. ... Na5 18. Nd5 Nac4! 19. Bxc4 Nxc4 20. Bc3 Bxc3 21. Qxc3 Nb6

Ironically, the best for Black seems to be to move into a discovered check with 21. ... e6 22. Nf6+, leveling play.

28. e6?! Rxe6 29. Rc7! Bxc7 30. dxc7 Re1+ 31. Ka2 Rxd5 32. c8=Q+ Kh7

Here I thought for a long time. In my calculations, I assumed that being up a piece would make this position easy to win. However, Black’s king is very well defended, making it difficult for me to make progress. 33. Qxb7 Rd4 34. g3 Rxa4+ 35. Kb3 Raa1 36. Qf3 a5 37. Bd2 a4+ 38. Kc2 Rf1 39. Qe4 Rf5 40. g4 Rc5+ 41. Bc3 a3 42. h5?

My opponent pointed out 42. b4! after the game. By keeping the queenside pawns on the board, I erase any chances for him to build a fortress after 42. ... Rc8 43. h5, and Black is just lost. 42. ... axb2 43. hxg6+ Kh6 44. Kxb2 Rxc3?!

The continuation 44. ... Rd1 45. Bd4 might have been a better way to set up the fortress. After 45. ... Rxd4 46. Qxd4 Rb5+ 47. Kc2 Kxg6, I do not see how to make progress here.

A HERO TO THREE TEAMS The last game going on table one behind the stanchions saw FM Karl Dehmelt as the only “Komodo Dragon” still breathing fire. “Academy” was ahead on the captains’ scorecard by 2-1, and it was up to Dehmelt to keep them from clinching the match point. He had to win. He did so with steady nerves and an eye for opportunity. His result not only allowed “Komodo” but also “ChessNYC All Stars” and “Wei Yi” to tie for first. At one point, his opponent could have secured a completely even game by permitting a paradoxical discovered check against his own king. But doing so is always anti-intuitive to any tournament veteran. Take a look at the analysis diagram after move 21 to see if you can use the discovery to White’s advantage. PIRC DEFENSE (B09)

At the time I thought this was clever, but now I am not sure. [Stockfish 7 highlights 45. Qd5!, followed by, for example, 45. ... Rh3 46. Kxa1 Kxg6 47. Qf5+ Kf7 48. g5—AL]

FM Karl Dehmelt (2338), “Komodo Dragons” Henry Qi (2180), “Academy of Talented Youth I” World Team 2016 (6), Parsippany, New Jersey, 02.15.2016

45. ... Kxg6 46. Qf5+ Kf7 47. Kxc3 g5 48. Qd7+?

1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. f4 Bg7 5.

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22. Qd3 Nxd5

Black exposes e7 as a backward pawn. Dehmelt uses the opportunity skillfully, creating a second weakness—against Black’s king. 23. exd5 Re8 24. f5! Qd7 25. Rf1! Qa4 26. c3 Qc4 27. Qf3 Rf8 28. Rbd1 Qb5 29. Rf2 Qd7 30. Qg4 Rc7 31. Rdf1 b5 32. Rf4 Kg7 33. Re4 f6 34. Qe2 Re8 35. Re6 Rcc8 36. Rf4 Qb7 37. fxg6 hxg6 38. Qd3 Rc4?

Black has a tough game to defend and falls into a trap. More resilient is 38. ... Kf7 or 38. ... Rg8 may be best. 39. Rf3

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After 22. ... Kh8, no discovery seems to lead anywhere—for example, after 23. Ng4+, Black plays 23. ... e5.

Also strong is 39. Rfxf6. 39. ... Rc7 40. Rg3! g5 41. Rxg5+!, Black resigned. (see diagram next page)

It’s mate in five; for example—41. ... fxg5 42. Qg6+ Kf8 43. Qf5+ Kg8 44. Rg6+ Kh7 45. Qf7+ Kh8 46. Rh6 mate.

Cover Story / U.S. Amateur Teams A FOURTH-BOARD GEM Benjamin Stripunsky

Just in case I’ve given the misimpression that fourth boards don’t contribute, take a look at this position. (see next game, top of next column)

AFTER 20. Kh1

23. Kg1 Qxg2 mate.

But how did Benjamin-Stripunsky wind up on board four, you ask. This was Phyllis Benjamin versus Jane Stripunsky. As we saw, GMs Alex Stripunsky and Joel Benjamin played boards one and two for “Knock Outs Reloaded,” and Alex’s daughter Jane played board four. In round three, they were paired against “Schach and Euwe.” “Joel approached us,” GM Stripunsky said, “and asked, ‘Do you know who Jane is playing?—My mom!’” During the game, Joel’s kids showed up to greet their grandma. After the game, Jane was modest. “I was lucky because Joel’s kids distracted her!” Only at the Team.

20. ... Nxd3! 21. Qd2 Re1+ 22. Qxe1 Nxe1

USAT WEST—300+ PLAYERS One of the year’s most hotly contested events returned to northern California this past February: the 2016 U.S. Amateur Team West (USATW), organized by Bay Area Chess and held at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The U.S. Amateur Team, divided into four events gives players the rare opportunity chance to play on a team alongside their peers, coworkers, or even in some cases, hired guns. While each of the USAT tournaments have their own characteristics, the top teams in the West tend to fall into one of a few “archetypes”: Chess clubs/organizations wanting to represent their strength of members, college teams, talented juniors (particularly dangerous as they are usually underrated), and opportunists (four journeymen who join forces seeking to get as close to the 2200 average rating ceiling as possible). This year the USATW was extremely competitive, perhaps more so than in previous years, with over 70 teams and more than 300 total players, including the scholastic section. First and foremost were the three-time (!) reigning national champions: “Feeling the Bern NHC” (GM Oliver Barbosa [2593], GM Enrico Sevillano [2524], FM Ronald Cusi [2244], Pranav Sairam [1407], Ryan Dong [1271], representing the NorCal House of Chess, an educational chess club and center.) The NHC has not only dominated the USATW in the past three years but has also went on to win the playoffs for three consecutive years against the winners of the North, South, and East tournaments. Their second team was also strong but had a more balanced lineup: “NHC West Coast Champions” (IM Ricardo De Guzman [2387], WIM Ashritha Eswaran [2238], Abhishek Handigol [2062], Anirudh Seela [1949]).

Then there were the multiple teams representing Bay Area Chess (BAC), an established club that runs many tournaments, classes, and after school chess programs in northern California. BAC’s teams with the best chances of winning included the following: “BAC Blitzmagic” (GM Rauf Mamedov* [2718], Arjun Bharat [2272], Karthik Padmanabhan [2011], Trina Chatterjee [1725]) “The Notorious BAC” (GM Cristian Chirila [2599], FM Arun Sharma [2456], Allan Beilin [2231], Ashleaan Chen [1494]) “BAC UKnighted We Stand” (Faik Aleskerov [2416], Teemu Virtanen [2230], Ivan Ke [2159], Vinesh Ravuri [1994]) “BAC Dark Knights” (IM Andrey Gorovets [2636], Shaunak Maruvada [2043], Akshay Padmanabhan [2036], Balaji Daggupati [2003]) * GM Mamedov of Azerbaijan was in town to do several lectures for Bay Area Chess, and was convinced to join in the USAT fun as well!

Lastly there were the eventual champions, the “talented juniors” team: “Rainbow Unicorns” (FM Cameron Wheeler [2436], Albert Lu [2317], Siddharth Banik [2265], Alvin Kong [1742]). Another strong “juniors” team was “Who Gives A Jack” (Jack Zhu [2313], Paul Richter [2286], Ladia Jirasek [2257], Arul Viswanathan [1795]). The real action started in round four, where “BAC Uknighted We Stand” faced “Feeling the Bern NHC”, both with 3/3, while “Rainbow Unicorns” (3/3) faced “Who Gives A Jack”, with 2½/3. Barbosa defeated Aleskerov on board one while Ravuri scored on board four, leaving the result to the middle boards, where

“NHC” was a heavy rating favorite. But as fortune would have it, Virtanen ground out a draw against Sevillano on board two, defending the worse side of a rook versus rook plus knight endgame, while Ke defeated Cusi in a rook and pawn endgame to upset “NHC” and head into round four with a perfect score. Meanwhile, “Rainbow Unicorns” also won (3-1), reaching 4/4 as well. This set up a critical round five matchup on the morning of championship Monday—“Rainbow Unicorns” versus “BAC Uknighted We Stand”. Although hard fought the match resulted in a resounding 3½½ victory in favor of “Rainbow Unicorns”, who remained perfect heading into the final round. Several teams would go into the final round with 4/5 points, including “Feeling the Bern NHC”, “Who Gives a Jack”, and three of BAC’s teams: “The Notorious BAC”, “BAC Dark Knights”, and the freshly defeated “BAC Uknighted We Stand”. All these teams held hope of the “Rainbow Unicorns” losing in the final round, allowing them to catch up and have a chance at a potential tiebreak victory. In the last round it was “BAC Dark Knights” who could control their own destiny, as they were paired against the still perfect “Rainbow Unicorns”. Things got interesting quickly, as Gorovets launched a crushing attack against Wheeler on board one and won rapidly. The opportunity to catch the seemingly infallible “Unicorns” now seemed possible, and players on the top boards seemed to take notice. However their optimism did not last forever, as Lu, Banik, and Kong showed the championship spirit to win their games and win the match from behind, sealing their 6-0 USATW title. “Feeling the Bern NHC” and “Who Gives

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The West champions, “Rainbow Unicorns” (l-r): Sid Banik, Albert Lu, Cameron Wheeler, Alvin Kong

1. “Rainbow Unicorns”—6 2. “Who Gives A Jack”—5 3. “Feeling the Bern NHC”—5 The top board prizes went to the following players: Board one—GM Rauf Mamedov (6). Board two—Albert Lu (6), Board three— Siddharth Banik (5½), Board four—Michael Tang (6), Top alternate—John Wilson (3½/4). It’s rare that a team can sweep the USAT, but it does happen when everything falls into place. Next up are the USAT playoffs, which usually take place before the summer, best of luck to “Rainbow Unicorns”! Full results can be found at www.bayarea chess.com, and many photos on the BAC Facebook page. Here is a game from GM Ioan Cristian Chirila from “The Notorious BAC” team: (see game next column)

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KING’S INDIAN DEFENSE (E61) GM Ioan Cristian Chirila (2586), “The Notorious BAC” IM Ricardo De Guzman (2388), “NHC West Coast Champions” 2016 32nd U.S. Amateur Team Championship - West (3), Santa Clara, California, 02.14.2016 Notes by Chirila.

The merging round brought many interesting battles—one of them was between the newly founded “The Notorious BAC” and the reigning champions “Norcal House Of Chess”. I was facing one of my regular rivals in the Bay Area, and I was eager to get revenge for my last game against him in which I blundered my queen in a winning position. 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. Nf3 d6 5. Bg5

White’s setup. Black can try to break the center in KID fashion with ... e7-e5, but I believe the game continuation is much more effective. An instructive game continued 6. ... Nbd7 7. Be2 e5 8. dxe5!? dxe5 9. 0-0 h6 10. Bh4 c6 After this move, which carefully prevents the knight jump to d5, the d6-square will become White’s main target. 11. Qc2 Qe7 12. Nd2 Re8 13. Rad1 Nc5 14. b4 Na6 15. a3 Bf5 16. Qc1 Nc7 17. c5 White enjoys a long lasting strategic advantage, not the type of position most KID players are looking to achieve out of the opening, Yusupov-Uhlmann, Austria, 1998. 7. d5 h6 8. Bh4 e6 9. Be2

Much more precise is 9. Nd2, not allowing the ... g6-g5 and ... Nh5 maneuver when White has a pleasant Benoni position. 9. ... exd5 10. cxd5 a6 11. a4 Nbd7 12. Be2 Re8 13. 0-0.

I did not expect him to play the King’s Indian Defense (KID) and ultimately decided to stir the game into unexplored waters.

9. ... exd5 10. cxd5 g5 11. Bg3 Nh5 12. Nd2 Nxg3 13. hxg3 a6 14. a4 Nd7

5. ... 0-0 6. e3 c5

(see diagram top of next page)

In my opinion this is the best way to combat

15. Nc4?!

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A Jack” also won their final round match-ups, with the latter taking second place on tiebreaks (total team points). The top three teams were therefore:


Bb5 27. Rb3 A cool idea to force Black to release the tension exerted by the bishop and allow my knight to have a solid outpost at c4. 27. ... Bd7 (27. ... Bxe2 28. Qxe2 Rf7 29. Nc4) 28. Nc4. 26. ... Bb5 27. Bd3

Worse is 27. b4? Qxe3+ 28. Qxe3 Bd4 29. Bxb5 Bxe3+ 30. Ke2 axb5. 27. ... Rf7 28. Rh1 Qf6 29. Rbe1

After the continuation 15. a5 Qe7 16. Nc4 Ne5 (16. ... Rb8 transposes to the game) 17. Nxe5 Qxe5 18. Ra3 Bd7 Black has solved his opening problems. 15. ... Nb6 16. Nd2 Qe7 17. a5 Nd7 18. Nc4 Rb8 19. 0-0

Also possible was 19. Qb3 f5 (Bad is 19. ... Ne5? 20. Nxe5 Qxe5 21. Bxa6 when White wins a pawn) 20. 0-0 f4 21. exf4 gxf4 22. gxf4 Rxf4 (22. ... Bxc3?? falls into 23. Qxc3 Qxe2 24. Qg3+ Kh8 25. Rae1 when White has a strong attack for the piece) 23. Rae1 Ne5 and Black is starting to build a dangerous initiative on the kingside. 19. ... f5 20. Na4 Ne5 21. Nxe5 Bxe5 22. f4

This idea is quite double-edged, stopping the pawn storm on the kingside but at the same time creating an unpleasant weakness on e3. 22. ... Bg7 23. Qd2 g4

Preparing ... h6-h5-h4.

My initial idea was 29. Rh5, but suddently I realized this aggressive idea will bring me only trouble after 29. ... Rxe3! 30. Qxe3 (30. Bxb5 Rfe7! 31. Bc4 Qg6 32. Rhh1 Bd4 33. Kf1 Qe8 and my king is swimming in very deep waters, from a practical point of view this position is lost.) 30. ... Re7 31. Rxf5 Rxe3 32. Rxf6 Rxd3. 29. ... Bxd3 30. Qxd3 Qxb2+ 31. Re2 Qb5 32. Qxb5 axb5 33. Rb1 b4 34. Nc4 Rd7 35. Rc2 Kf7 36. Ke2 Kg6 37. Kd3 Bf6

Black starts his plan to target my one weakness, the pawn on a5. 38. Re2 Rde7

The d6-pawn is taboo. 39. Rd1 Ra8 40. Rb1

40. ... Ra6

Defending the e3-pawn and allowing the rook swing to h1. Nevertheless, a lot of possible sacrifices on e3 become available due to the precarious position of White’s king.

Now Black gets to defend his d6-pawn, one tempo is extremely important! 41. e4 fxe4+ 42. Rxe4 Rxe4 43. Kxe4 Bd8 44. f5+

The move 44. Kd3 was probably more promising in my bid for a successful defense: However, Black is still better after 44. ... Bxa5 45. Ra1 Bc7 46. Re1 Kf7 47. Re6 h5 48. f5 Ra2. 44. ... Kg5

26. Rab1

Too slow. I was still living under the false assumption that my fortress on the kingside cannot be broken. Sometimes too much confidence can hurt, I should have sped up my defense. Better are 26. Rae1 Bb5 27. Bd3 Bxd3 28. Qxd3 Bxb2 29. Nc4 Bg7 30. Re2 and 26. Ra3!?

47. ... h5 48. Kd3 Bf6?

If there was a moment to pinpoint Black losing his advantage, I think this would be it. Stronger is 48. ... Kf6! 49. Rh1 (49. Nd2 Rxa5 50. Ne4+ Ke5 wins for Black) 49. ... Bxa5 50. Rxh5 b5. 49. Nd2 Kh6 50. Ne4 Kg7 51. Kc4 Kf7 52. Kb5 b3 53. Rb1 b2 54. Nxf6 Kxf6 55. Rxb2 Kxf5 56. Re2 Ra8 57. Re7

Despite being a pawn down, I was already feeling that the win might be up for grabs, White’s king and rook are far more active then their counterparts. 57. ... Rc8?

The position is still drawn even after this move, but a much more complicated defense awaits Black. A better defense was 57. ... c4 58. Rc7 Ke5 59. Rxc4 Kxd5 60. Rc7 Ra7 61. Kb6 Ra6+ 62. Kb5 Ra7 63. Rh7?! Ke4 64. Rxh5 d5 when Black is still better. 58. Kb6 Ra8! 59. Rxb7 Ke5 60. Rc7 Kxd5 61. a6 c4 62. a7 Kd4 63. Kb7 Rxa7+ 64. Kxa7

This was probably the best moment to play 40. e4! Unfortunately I was down to my last seconds and I didn’t want to make such a decision right before the time control. After 40. ... fxe4+ 41. Rxe4 Rxe4 42. Kxe4 b3 43. Rb1 b2 44. Kd3 Black is only slightly better, as it is very difficult to make progress.

24. Kf2

24. ... Bd7 25. Nb6 Rbe8

Be7.

Black would win an important tempo with 44. ... Kg7; my opponent played his move too fast. Never hurry when facing such an important decision. 45. Ra1 (45. f6+ Kxf6 46. Rf1+ Ke7 winning) 45. ... h5! Zugzwang! (45. ... b5 is too hasty: 46. Nxd6!! Rxd6 47. a6 Bb6 48. a7 Bxa7 49. Rxa7+ Kf6 50. Rb7) 46. Ra2 b5 47. Nxd6 b3 The difference! 45. Rf1 Kf6

Black is winning after 45. ... b3! 46. f6 (No better is 46. Rb1 Bxa5 47. Rxb3 Bb4) 46. ... Bxf6 47. Rb1 b2 48. Kd3 h5. 46. Rh1 Kg5 47. Rf1

No better is 47. Kd3 Bxa5 48. f6 Bd8 49. f7

Now comes the critical moment: 64. ... c3?

The move 64. ... d5? would not save Black after 65. Kb6 Ke3 66. Kc5 Kf2 67. Kxd5 Kxg2 68. Kxc4! Kxg3 69. Kd3 Kf2 70. Ke4 g3 71. Rc2+ Kg1 72. Kf3; The only move was 64. ... Ke3!! to maintain equality, and no matter what White’s king cannot get back in time. 65. Rxc4 (65. Kb6 Kf2 draws) 65. ... d5! (Losing is 65. ... Kf2 66. Rc3 Kxg2 67. Kb6 Kh3 68. Kc6 h4 69. gxh4+ Kxh4 70. Kd5 g3 71. Ke4 g2 72. Rc1 Kg3 73. Ke3 d5 74. Rd1 d4+ 75. Ke2 d3+ 76. Ke3 d2 77. Ra1 A nice Zugzwang.) 66. Rc5 d4 67. Rxh5 Kf2 68. Kb6 d3 69. Kc5 Kxg2 70. Kc4 d2 71. Rd5 Kxg3 72. Rxd2 Kf3! Shouldering White’s king. 73. Kd3 g3. 65. Kb6 d5

No better is 65. ... Kd3: 66. Kc6 c2 67. Kxd6 Kd2 68. Ke5. 66. Kc6 Ke4 67. Re7+ Kd4 68. Kd6 c2 69. Rc7 Kd3 70. Kxd5, Black resigned.

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The North champions, “Got Mate” (l-r): Jacob Furfine, Todd M. Freitag, Vincent Do, Daniel Bronfeyn

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would almost certainly be good enough to give us the title. If we lost the match, our opponents would almost certainly have been the ones to win the championship on tiebreak.” Freitag added, “We expected this to be our most difficult match, and it ended up being exactly that! Their top three boards, IM Kannappan, Hendrickson, and Rosenthal, are clearly very strong players, as evidenced by their ratings and titles, and they out rated us on all three boards.” The first game to end in the match was a draw between Vincent Do (“Got Mate?”) and Nicolas Rosenthal (“Team Name Redacted, ~ed.”). Freitag is proud of Do for drawing a game where he was out ranked by 200 points. Frietag said, “Once Vincent’s game ended, it was already clear that Daniel Bronfeyn was going to win on board four and Jacob Furfine was going to lose on board one. That meant the score was going to be 1½-1½, and my game would decide everything. My opponent, Nolan Hendrickson, had the advantage, but I only needed a draw to secure a tied match and the championship for our team, whereas he needed a win to win his team the championship. I managed to escape my predicament and force a draw, which gave our team the two points we needed.”

Freitag’s early math held true as his team took first place by 20 tiebreak points over “Sam’s Scrubs” to become the North champions. Here, Freitag annotates his effort against Nolan Hendrickson. GIUOCO PIANO (C54) Nolan Hendrickson (2286), “Team Name Redacted, ~ed.” Todd Freitag (2204), “Got Mate?” USAT 2016 (5), Schaumburg, Illinois (5), 02.21.2016 Notes by Freitag. 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 Bb4+ 7. Bd2

We have decided to do battle in one of the oldest openings in chess. Greco analyzed this position in the early 1600s! 7. ... Bxd2+ 8. Nbxd2 d5 9. exd5 Nxd5 10. 0-0 0-0 11. Rc1 (see diagram top of next page)

Here I was out of book and had a long think. I went with a standard plan against an isolated d-pawn. My two knights will control and blockade d5. My pawn will move to c6 to help control d5 and protect itself from being taken

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What does a team with a 2174 rating, led by a 14-year-old on board one, do in the USA Team North tournament? Win it; or at least thats what team “Got Mate?” was determined to do. Though “Got Mate?” didn’t have the highest rating in the tournament, it was one of only two teams going into round four of five with a perfect score. On Sunday morning it met team “Cafe and Kings” (1700) on board one. Both teams admitted to being nervous, as each hoped in coming so far that they might win the event with a perfect score. Between sips of coffee and yawns, both teams greeted one another warmly. Though “Cafe and Kings’ ” board one, Jeff David, won the game he described as an “excellent fight” against Jacob Furfine, “Got Mate?” prevailed and won the round. This left “Got Mate?”, the only team with a perfect 4, to play “Team Name Redacted, ~ed.” (of Lindenwood College of St. Louis), one of three 3½-point teams, in the last round. While the other two 3½ teams, “Sam’s Scrubs” and “U of iOverrated” (both made up of current and former Whitney Young High School of Chicago players) fought each other, Todd Freitag, board two of “Got Mate?” worked on figuring out where the tiebreak points might fall. He noted, “According to my calculations, a tied match


tournament would come down to this game! Can White break through or will Black hold on? 19. ... Nd7 20. Nxd7 Qxd7 21. Qa5 b6 22. Qa3

Threatening Bxd5 followed by Re7 and taking the a7-pawn.

Avoiding the Nd7 fork and hoping to get in ... Rc2 later on. 26. Qb3?!

27. ... h5

I played 27. ... h5 instead of h6 in view of the line 27. ... h6 28. Nd7 Rfd8 29. Nxb6 Rb8 30. Nd7 Rxb3 31. Re8+ Rxe8 32. Rxe8+ Kh7 33. Nf8+ and since I can’t go to h6 with my king, I lose the g6-bishop to a discovered check. I also rejected 27. ... f6 as my luft move because it allows White’s rooks to come to e6. I could have also played 27. ... Bf5 to stop White’s Nd7 threat, but I cannot remember why I rejected that move. According to the computer, it’s fine for Black.

11. ... Nb6 12. Bb3 Bf5 13. Re1 Nb4 14. Ne4 c6 15. Nc5 Rb8 16. Qd2 N4d5

I guess my plan wasn’t very good! I managed to carry it out completely, yet White now stands better. 17. h3 Qd6 18. Re5 Bg6 19. Rce1

White’s advantage should now be obvious. Around this time, the game on board three ended in a draw. It was also already clear that we were going to win on board four and lose on board one. This meant that the match was going to be 1½–1½ with only my game not yet decided. I stood clearly worse, but I only needed a draw. A 2-2 result would give us the championship on tiebreak, while a 2½–1½ loss would mean that our opponents would almost certainly win the championship on tiebreak. The whole

At A Glance

26. ... Qxb3 27. axb3

White’s immediate threat is 28. Nd7 Rfd8 29. Nxb6, after which Black would like to play 29. ... Rb8 and then capture the pawn on b3 after White’s knight moves. However, Black’s rooks cannot leave the back rank at the moment due to back rank mate threats.

22. ... a5 23. Bxd5 cxd5 24. Re7 Qb5 25. Ne5 Rbc8

by White’s c1-rook. Finally, my c8-bishop will go to g6 via f5 to help guard the light squares around my king, which are often weak in isolani positions.

pawns, and I wasn’t sure I’d be able to mount a quick enough counterattack to get to his pawns. Lost endgames seemed to lurk almost everywhere I looked.

A very interesting idea that surprised me. I expected White to try to keep the pieces on to keep the pressure on, but I soon realized that my queen is protecting my d5- and b6-pawns, and in the endgame, White can attack those pawns very easily. As it turns out, this was the moment where White lost most of his advantage, but during the game I was definitely not comfortable. I couldn’t see how to save my

28. Re2

White covers the second rank, but now I can get in a useful check on c1. 28. ... Rc1+

This move not only allows my f8-rook to join the action, but now when I bring a rook to c2, with White’s king on h2, the f2-pawn

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EAST Date: February 13-15, 2016 | Location: Parsippany Hilton, Parsippany, New Jersey | 1,164 players | Top Finishers: 1st, 5½: “Academy for Talented Youth I” (Ethan Li, Henry Qi, Warren Wang, Wesley Wang); 2nd, 5½: “Komodo Dragons” (Lawrence Kaufman, Karl Dehmelt, Denis Strenzwilk, William G. Michael), 3rd, 5½: “ChessNYC All Stars” (Justus D. Williams, Isaac Barayev, Matheu Jefferson, Tyrone Davis III); 4th, 5½: “Wei Yi Played Gave” (Robert L. Hess, Andrew Ryba, Zachary J. Weiner, Marcus Sutton); 5th, 5: “Princeton A” (Jason Altschuler, Andrew Ng, Kavinay Sivakumar, Darek L. Johnson). | Chief Tournament Director: Edward Steven Doyle. www.njscf.orgNORTH Date: February 19-21, 2016 | Location: Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Schaumburg, Illinois | 294 players | Top Finishers: 1st, 4½: “Got Mate” (Jacob Furfine, Todd M. Freitag, Vincent Do, Daniel Bronfeyn); 2nd, 4½: “Sam’s Scrubs” (Sam A. Schmakel, William James Aramil, Jonathan Sterling Kogen, Phuc Hoang); 3rd, 4: (Team Name Redacted, ~ed.) (Priyadharshan Kannappan, Nolan Hendrickson, Nicholas Rosenthal, Brent Butler). | Chief Tournament Director: Glenn E. Panner. www.chessweekend.comSOUTH Date: February 12-14, 2016 | Location: Ramada Westshore Tampa Airport, Tampa, Florida | 128 players | Top Finishers: 1st, 4½: “Chakis-Mate” (John P. Nardandrea, Lawrence Storch, Robert Persante, Peter Dyson); 2nd, 4: “The Sky’s The Limit” (Mark Ritter, Mark T. Hoshor, Alan Kantor, Skyler Kelly, Bradley C. Kirksey); 3rd, 3½: “Scarlett Warriors” (Mel Goss, Carlos G. Andretta, Dario Teodori, Dereck Laureano). | Chief Tournament Director: Jon Haskel. www.bocachess.com/tournaments/2016---u-s-amateur-team-championship-southWEST Date: February 13-15, 2016 | Location: Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, California | 309 players | Top Finishers: 1st, 6: “Rainbow Unicorns” (Cameron Wheeler, Albert Lu, Siddharth G. Banik, Alvin Kong); 2nd, 5: “Who Gives A Jack” (Jack Qijie Zhu, Paul Richter, Ladia Jirasek, Arul Viswanathan); 3rd, 5: “Feeling the Bern NHC” (Oliver Barbosa, Enrico Sevillano, Ronald Lazo Cusi, Pranav Sairam, Ryan Dong). | Chief Tournament Director: Thomas P. Langland. www.bayareachess.com/events/16/213sp/

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will be hanging.

29. ... Rfc8?!

29. Kh2

An inaccuracy. White gets some pressure after 30. Nxg6 fxg6 31. Rb7 followed by Ree7. 30. Nd7

White misses the chance and goes for a tempting alternative. Black has no way to protect the b6- and d5-pawns from White’s rooks and knight. The only way is to counterattack! 30. ... R8c2 31. Nxb6 Be4 32. Rxc2 Rxc2

White’s king position is truly unfortunate. White would like to drive the bishop away

with 33. f3 and then take on d5. However 33. f3 fails to 33. ... Bxf3. If 33. Kg3 Rxb2 34. f3 it’s another pin after 34. ... Rxb3! 33. Re8+ Kh7 34. Kg1

Trying to play f3. 34. ... Rc1+ 35. Kh2 Rc2 36. Kg1, Draw agreed.

In the final position, Black could try to play on and hope to make use of his outside passed pawn after capturing the b-pawns, but since a draw was good enough for our team, and since I had only 12 minutes to White’s 34, I took the draw.

USAT SOUTH—SENIORS RULE When putting together a team for this year’s version of the U.S. Amateur Team South (USATS), I had some obstacles to overcome. I was moving in February and could not commit to playing until I knew the closing date. When I found I could play, the player I targeted for first board had joined another team. So my good friend, John Nardandrea (2234) and I (2204) set out to form a senior team with the goal of winning the senior prize, after all, we were well past our peak playing days. I called my good friend Life Master Bob Persante (2200) who last played a standard time control tournament as my teammate in 2008. After agreeing to play, John and I strong-armed a reluctant Peter Dyson (2144) who only plays once a year in his own Space Coast Open Tournament. I assured everyone that we would have fun and win the senior prize. One player who was missing was Steve Chakis, a frequent teammate of ours who passed away in 2011. Steve played on two of my teams that won the USATS, in 1997 and 2004. That 2004 team named “The Return of the Kings” also featured John Nardandrea and Peter Dyson. John and I were on the winning team in 1995 played in Baton Rouge, Louisiana so we were all experienced warriors. When it came time to name our team, Steve came to mind and we were in agreement that his name should be involved. His optimism and spirit always affected his teammates and he won the event not only with us, but with other teams as well. Steve had been a member of winning teams so often that National Tournament Director Harvey Lerman referred to him as the Amateur Team’s good luck charm. All of us agreed that our name should honor him, so we called ourselves “Chakis-mate”. Obviously, Steve’s spirit lived on in Tampa for this tournament. The tournament featured a number of very strong teams and we were ranked second at 2195½. Despite our seeding, we knew that was not a guarantee of success. After winning our

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first two matches 4-0 and 3-1 we were paired against the top-rated team, “Victorious Secret” with senior master John Ludwig (2439) on first board. The match reached a tense point when both Ludwig on first board and WFM Vladlena Ciubara (2129) on third board sacrificed pieces for attacks. Nardandrea accurately defended and Ludwig opted to take a draw by repetition. Ciubara wasn’t as lucky as Persante untangled his pieces winning the game and giving us the match 3-1. Sunday morning saw a tough match against “Scarlett Warriors”, a team with two masters and two experts. We seemed to be winning on fourth board but Dyson’s initiative was undone by bishops of opposite color and eventually all four games would be drawn. That result set up an exciting last round. “Chakis-mate” and “Scarlett Warriors” had 3½/4 and would be playing two teams chasing us with three points. Our first board matchup was against “Chess Lives Matter” while “Scarlett” would be taking on “The Sky’s the Limit” headed by FM Mark Ritter (2347). In our match, all four games would go down to the final minutes. My game on second board was against Vlad Yanovsky (2245) a very aggressive player who had a great year in 2015. Vlad lost a pawn to an opening trap out of a Nimzo-Indian turned SemiTarrasch but had plenty of compensation. Both sides had opportunities for tactics that may have won, but the game simplified into a rook and pawn ending that was winning for me. However, with four seconds left on his clock, Yanovsky sacrificed his rook for stalemate! On the lower boards, Persante turned his disadvantage into a win against Yan Miellier (2176) and Dyson outplayed John Salisbury (1994). We didn’t know what to expect from Nardandrea’s game on first board as Mike Zaloznyy (2294) sacrificed material and was chasing Nardandrea’s king across the board. But John defended brilliantly and won that game too! We had won the match 3½-½. Over on the second table, the

“Scarlett Warriors” were crushed by “Sky”, 3½½ and “Chakis-mate” became United States Amateur Team South champions! Our team played great chess. Bob and Peter both scored 4½-½ but were denied board prizes by Alan Kantor (board three) and Kai Tabor (board four) who each went 5-0. This was my fifth time winning this event, but the last one came 12 years ago! In the end we also won the senior prize and are looking forward to competing in the USAT playoffs.

NIMZO-INDIAN, RUBINSTEIN VARIATION (E47) Larry Storch (2204), “Chakis-mate” Vlad Yanovsky (2245), “Chess Lives Matter” 2016 U.S. Amateur Team Championship South (5), Tampa, Florida (5), 02.14.2016 Notes by Storch.

This was the critical fifth round game against the Miami team, “Chess Lives Matter”. We were tied for first with the “Scarlet Warriors” who we drew 2-2 Sunday morning. They were on board two facing “The Sky’s the Limit” while we were on board one. 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 0-0 5. Bd3 c5 6. a3 cxd4 7. exd4 Be7 8. Nf3 d5 9. 0-0 b6?!

I remember years ago studying the SemiTarrasch featured in the 1966 and 1969 World Championship matches between Spassky and Petrosian and learning not to play ... b7-b6 too early. 10. cxd5! Nxd5 11. Nxd5 Qxd5!?

Vlad saw the coming move, but opted for counterplay rather than recapturing on d5 with the pawn. 12. Qc2!

White has the dual threats of 13. Bxh7 and 13. Be4.


The USAT South Champions (left to right): Robert Persante, Peter Dyson, Larry Storch, and John Nardandrea of Team Chakis-mate. 12. ... Bb7

White has a huge edge after 12. ... f5 13. Bc4 Qd6 14. Rd1. 13. Bxh7+

Stronger is 17. Rac1 f4? 18. Ne5! f3 (18. ... Nxe5?? 19. Qh5+ Kg8 20. Bh7+ Kh8 21. Bg6+ Kg8 22. Qh7 mate) 19. Nxf3. 17. ... Bxa6 18. Qxa6 f4!?

Another way to play was 13. Re1 h6 14. Bh7+ Kh8 15. Be4 Qd7 16. Ne5 Bxe4 17. Qxe4 Qd5 which is good for White as well.

Bxf2+ 26. Kxf2 Qc2+ 27. Ke3 didn’t appeal to me. 23. ... f3 24. g3 Qg4 25. Qf1 Bf6 26. Bxf6 Rxf6 27. h3 Qf5 28. Rd4 Rc2 29. Qd3 Qxd3

Fatal is 29. ... Qxh3?? 30. Rd8+. 30. Rxd3 Rxb2 31. Ree3 a5

Better was 31. ... Rb1+ 32. Kh2 Rf1 33. Rd2 (33. Rxf3? Rxf2+! when Black stays up a pawn) 33. ... Kh7 34. g4.

13. ... Kh8 14. Bd3 Nc6 15. Be3 Rac8 16. Qe2

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32. Rxf3 Rxf3 33. Rxf3 a4 34. Re3 Kg8 35. Rxe6 Rb3 36. h4 Kf7 37. Rc6 b5 38. Rb6 Ke7 39. h5 Rxa3 40. Rxb5 Kf6 41. Kg2 Ra1 42. Ra5 a3 43. g4 a2 44. g5+

We both took a lengthy look at 16. Be4 Nxd4 (16. ... Qb5) 17. Bxd5 Nxc2 18. Bxb7 Rb8 19. Be4 Nxa1 20. Rxa1 and White’s material has increased some. 16. ... f5!?

16. ... Bf6 17. Ne5 g6! (A cool variation was 17. ... Qxg2+ 18. Kxg2 Nxd4+ 19. Qf3!) 18. Nxc6 Bxc6 19. Qg4 when White lost most of his edge. 17. Ba6

With 30 minutes left, I had to accurately calculate Black’s double Exchange sacrifice, and decided it was too risky to play in team competition. I looked over at John’s game on board one and his opponent had sacrificed material and was chasing my teammate’s queen across the board so I had to play solidly. 19. Bd2

After the continuation 19. Bxf4 Rxf4 20. Qxc8+ Rf8 21. Qb7! Rxf3 22. Rac1!! and Houdini 4 pronounces White a winner, but I couldn’t be sure when I saw this position in my mind. 19. ... Nxd4 20. Nxd4 Qxd4 21. Bc3 Qe4 22. Rfe1 Qg6 23. Rad1?!

The line 23. Qxa7 f3 24. g3 Bc5 25. Qa6

At this point we were blitzing and some inaccurate moves were made. 44. ... Ke6 45. h6?

Throwing away the win. The winning followup was 45. Ra6+! Kf7 46. f4!. 45. ... gxh6 46. gxh6 Kf7 47. Ra6 Rd1 48. Rxa2 Rd6 49. h7 Kg7 50. Ra7+ Kh8 51. Kg3 Re6 52. Kg4 Rf6 53. f4 Rxf4+!, Stalemate.

And played by my opponent with four ticks left on the clock. Within minutes after this all three of my teammates won, making us USAT South Champions! See more reports from the USA Teams on US Chess News at uschess.org.

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GM Hikaru Nakamura successfully defended his Zurich Chess Challenge title.

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History Repeats at 5th Zurich Chess Challenge Nakamura edges out Anand on tiebreaks By GM IAN ROGERS

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or the second consecutive year Hikaru Nakamura has won the Zurich Chess Classic on a tiebreaker after tying for first place with Viswanathan Anand. As has become traditional, six of the world’s best players assembled at the Savoy Hotel in February to compete in perhaps the most opulent playing hall in world chess; a ballroom filled with gold leaf and chandeliers. An intimate audience of 100 watch the games, with sponsor Oleg Skvortsov invariably in the front row following the games intently. The opening ceremony in Zurich is normally a musical treat but 2016 was remarkable, featuring three exceptional Russian musicians. (One, violinist Ilya Gringolts, performed on a Guarneri, valued at $8 million!) Broadcast quality for the Internet audience is also of the highest level, with multiple cameras and commentary in English, German and Russian. The 2016 field featured five players from the top 10 plus Alexei Shirov, who has represented the Zurich club in teams competitions. Hikaru Nakamura, Viswanathan Anand, Levon Aronian and Anish Giri were warming up for March’s Candidates tournament in Moscow while Vladimir Kramnik, a Swiss resident nowadays, was out to show that perhaps he should have been in Moscow. This year’s Zurich Chess Classic was played under a new format, the brainchild of Skvortsov, who believes that classical chess needs speeding up. (“I want fast and furious chess,” he said.) The six invited grandmasters played a round-robin at a slow-rapid time limit (40 moves plus 10 seconds increment for the entire game) followed by a blitz tournament with reversed colors, worth half as many points as the rapid. If there was a tournament format designed for Nakamura—a renowned lightning and rapid player—this was it. 20 years earlier this would have been a dream format for Anand, but at 46 and coming from a disastrous result in Gibraltar, the Tiger from Madras was not expected to be a challenger for the top placings this year. Yet little more than half an hour into the first round, Anand had upturned expectations, mating Levon Aronian and the next round he

outplayed Giri to move clear of the field. At this point it seemed that Anand was the only player to adjust well to the new time limit—most of the other players were moving too fast. Only on the final day did Nakamura peg Anand back. In the final round of the rapid he beat Aronian with black to draw level with Anand and then when Anand moved ahead in the blitz tournament he again beat Aronian in the final round, to unexpectedly find himself ahead on tiebreakers by a tiny margin. In 2015 there was minor controversy after Anand believed himself to be the winner on Sonnenborn-Berger (SB) tiebreaker only to have Skvortsov impose a blitz playoff, won by Nakamura. This year Nakamura had the higher SB tiebreaker and had been announced as the winner, when Skvortsov suddenly proposed a blitz playoff match for the title. Nakamura agreed, but Anand pointed out that the rules this year were 100 percent clear and that Nakamura was the winner. Certainly Nakamura had won the tournament the hard way, chasing Anand for the entire tournament before finally catching the Indian in the final round. Despite being the final warm-up before the Candidates tournament, the fast nature of the games meant that none of the players needed to take the results too seriously. Nonetheless, Aronian’s four losses against the two winners was a cold shower for the Armenian while Anish Giri was also very disappointed by his result, saying “This tournament was supposed to be fun, but it is not so much fun when you are losing.” Skvortsov’s plans for 2017 are extremely ambitious; a tournament with as many as eight players, competing in a double round-robin, half in Zurich and half in at the renovated Moscow Central Chess Club. The planned time limit is 1 hour plus 30 seconds per move which Skvortsov will ask FIDE to recognize as a classical time limit. Given Skvortsov’s nationality and influence, one would not bet against FIDE throwing away the rule that classical chess must be a minimum of a four hour session for 60 moves.

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FRENCH DEFENSE, ADVANCE VARIATION (C02) GM Alexei Shirov (FIDE 2682, LAT) GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2842, USA) Zurich Chess Challenge 2016 (2), 02.13.2016 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. c3 Nc6 5. Nf3 Qb6 6. a3 Nh6 7. b4 cxd4 8. Bxh6 gxh6 9. cxd4 Bd7 10. Ra2 Rg8 11. h3 h5 12. g3 h4 13. g4 Be7 14. Be2 f6 15. b5 Nd8 16. Qd3 Rg7 17. Nc3 Nf7 18. 0-0 h5 19. Na4 Qd8 20. exf6 Bxf6 21. Nc5 hxg4 22. hxg4 b6 23. Nxd7 Qxd7 24. Kh1 Rc8 25. Rc2 Rxc2 26. Qxc2 Nd6 27. Ne5 Bxe5 28. dxe5 Ne4 29. Kg2 Nc5 30. Rh1 Qe7 31. Qc1 Rh7 32. Qe3 Qg7 33. Rc1 Qf8 34. a4 Rf7

Nakamura Talks

Shirov was already down to his last few minutes, while Nakamura had almost 20 minutes left.

At the end of the tournament, Hikaru Nakamura gave his thoughts about the Zurich Classic and the new time control to the assembled press.

35. f3?!

“I didn't feel like I deserved to win this event, because today I played four bad games of blitz and one relatively good game in the last round. I feel very lucky. I guess I found a way. Everyone is so strong that you keep trying and hopefully good things will happen. Luckily good things did happen today.

Too cautious. After 35. a5! White threatens 36. axb6 followed by 37. Ra1. No doubt Shirov feared 35. ... h3+!? but after 36. Kg1! h2+ 37. Kg2! he can soon round up the h2-pawn via Rh1.

Even though I won here it’s not such a big deal—it’s [the Candidates tournament in] March that matters.”

35. ... Rf4! 36. Rxc5?

On the new slow-rapid time control

Panic. 36. Rh1 Qh6 37. Qf2 should maintain the balance.

“I thought [the new time control] was interesting. It was hard at the start. I’m blitzing out 20 moves and then suddenly I still have 40 minutes and I’m a bit confused. I would take [time] to relax and try to understand my position and suddenly I have lost five or 10 minutes and you start to panic. Towards the end I started to get a better feel for it. “At the moment classical chess is still more important but as Vladimir said, at some point [top] chess is going to get to 80 or 90 percent drawn. When that happens then this control or some version of it will probably start to become a serious [option] for future events. “There were quite a few decisive games and that’s ultimately the goal. If you want perfect play then chess is going to be a draw, so for that reason it is important to have some ideas to induce more decisive games. Oleg always has interesting ideas and I think we’ll see if this one catches on.” Future plans? “I will go back to Italy and I will stay there training until I go to Moscow [for the Candidates tournament] on March 6.”

36. ... bxc5 37. a5 h3+! 38. Kg3?

Clearly 38. Kxh3? was impossible due to 38. ... Qh6+ 39. Kg2 Rxg4+ 40. Kf2 Rg2+ but it would have been more testing for Shirov to try; 38. Kh2!, even though after 38. ... Rb4 39. Kxh3 c4 40. Qxa7 Qh8+ 41. Kg2 Qxe5 Black’s attack comes before the white pawns can do any damage. 38. ... h2!, White resigned.

DRAWBACKS LEAD TO DRAW GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2842, USA) GM Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE 2801, RUS) Zurich Chess Challenge 2016 (3), 02.14.2016 (see diagram top of next page)

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Left to right (with final scores): GM Hikaru Nakamura (10½), GM Anish Giri (5½), GM Alexei Shirov (3½), GM Viswanathan Anand (10½), GM Vladimir Kramnik (9½), GM Levon Aronian (5½).

Kramnik is unwilling to give up his hopes.

Nakamura is in desperate trouble but Kramnik’s method of increasing the pressure has some surprising drawbacks ...

48. ... Ra1 49. Nf4 Kd4 50. Kg2 Ra2+ 51. Kg3 Ra1 52. Kg2 Ra8 53. Kf2 Ra6 54. Ne2+ Ke5 55. Kg3 Rf6 56. Kf2 Rf8 57. Kg3 Rf7 58. Kf2 Ra7 59. Kg3 Ra8 60. Nf4 Rg8 61. Ne2 g5 62. hxg5 Rxg5+ 63. Kh4 Rg2 64. Ng3 Rh2+ 65. Kg5 h4 66. f4+ Ke6 67. Nf5 h3 68. Kg4 Rh1 69. Ng3 Rh2 70. e5 Rf2 71. Ne4 Rg2+ 72. Kxh3, Draw agreed.

Nakamura had enjoyed an edge but now with accurate play Aronian, despite a small deficit on the clock should have enough counterplay to draw. Giri, however explained the problem of facing Nakamura in blitz as follows; “It’s annoying. Maybe he has blundered and you are winning but he won’t acknowledge it. He plays as if nothing has happened. And he gains three seconds on every move—he plays in one second and you take 4 or 5.”

RUY LOPEZ, BERLIN DEFENSE (C65)

28. ... Rxa2?

GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2842, USA) GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2746, ARM) Zurich Chess Challenge 2016 (5), 02.15.2016

35. ... f5?!

Better was 35. ... Rg2+! 36. Kh3 Ra2! 37. Nc4 Ng2! forcing the win of another pawn, at least. 36. Nc4! f4+ 37. Kh3 Rf2 38. Nxe5 Nf1

This was Kramnik’s idea, but Nakamura has seen that even after Black wins the Exchange, the result is far from certain.

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39. Rxf1! Rxf1 40. Kg2 Ra1 41. Ng6 Ra2+ 42. Kg1 Ra1+ 43. Kg2 Ra2+ 44. Kg1 Kf7?

The narrow path to victory lay in the unlikely variation 44. ... Ra7! 45. Nxf4 Rf7 46. Nxh5 g6! 47. Ng3 Rxf3 48. Kg2 Rf4 49. Kh3 Kh7 when White has run out of moves and must give up a pawn, after which the win for Black will be slow but sure. 45. Nxf4 g6 46. Ng2! Kf6 47. Kh2 Ke5 48. Kg3

Now White has no problems, although

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. d3 Bc5 5. Bxc6 dxc6 6. Nbd2 Be6 7. 0-0 Bd6 8. d4 Nd7 9. dxe5 Nxe5 10. Nxe5 Bxe5 11. f4 Qd4+ 12. Kh1 Bd6 13. Qe2 0-0-0 14. f5 Bd7 15. Nf3 Qa4 16. b3 Qa5 17. Bd2 Bb4 18. Bxb4 Qxb4 19. Qf2 b6 20. Ng5 Qe7 21. f6 gxf6 22. Qxf6 Qxf6 23. Rxf6 Be8 24. Nxf7 Bxf7 25. Rxf7 Rd2 26. Rc1 Rg8 27. Rg1 Rxc2 28. Rxh7

The move 28. ... Rg4!! holds up the white gpawn long enough to hold the game, because if White knocks the rook with h3 then ... Rxe4e2 becomes annoying. 29. g4! Ra5

This fails to stop the pawns but here 29. ... Rf8 30. g5 Rff2 threatens nothing with the hpawn back on h2 and White can just keep pushing the g-pawn. 30. h4 Re5 31. g5 Rxe4 32. g6 Ree8 33. h5 a5 34. g7 Kb7 35. Rh6 Re5 36. Rh8 Rxg7 37. Rxg7 b5 38. Rg3 c5 39. h6 Rh5+ 40. Kg2 c4 41. bxc4 b4 42. Rh3 Rg5+ 43. Kf3 b3 44. Kf4 a4 45. Kxg5, Black resigned.

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Remembrance / Emory Tate

Triple Exclam !!! The winning ways of Emory Tate, 1958-2015 By DR. DAAIM SHABAZZ

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“When you see your name next to Emory Tate’s on the pairings chart, adrenaline may rush through your body as you prepare to face a vicious predator. One of the most feared players in the U.S., Tate has built a reputation over the years as a swashbuckling tactician who will try to slash you to bits as brilliantly as possible … and he doesn’t disappoint.” Those were the words in my profile of Emory Tate on The Chess Drum website thechessdrum.net and they have been referenced in many places since then. It appears to be an appropriate depiction of a man who was a self-styled warrior and martial artist. It is with irony that the poem released by his son (Emory III) after his death featured a proud lion (the poem appears at the end of this article). It is befitting to note that a lion lives through his cubs, and Emory certainly had the bearing of a proud lion whose handsome mane, symbolic of his intellectual prowess, had won the admiration of the kingdom. Emory was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1958 and was revered in the city, but was rightfully considered an Indiana son. He graduated from Concord High School in Elkhart, Indiana as a national achievement scholar and earned a full scholarship to Northwestern, but left after one year and took a different path in life when his interest in chess soared. He later joined the Air Force and became a five-time Armed Forces champion in the 1980s, also winning the Indiana state championship

SICILIAN DEFENSE, TAIMANOV VARIATION (B44)

six times (1995, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007; he also was inducted into the Indiana State Chess Hall of Fame in 2005). Not neglecting other states, Tate also won the Alabama State Championship in 2010. Emory did not simply play chess; he performed chess. True to his life as an artist and as an avowed sesquipedalian, his incisive use of words and his creative colloquialisms made the chess board a theater—a theater where he was one of the lead actors. This was evident in his melodramatic post-mortem sessions. Crowds craned their necks and stood on chairs to catch a glimpse of a master at work. His expressions could be filled with poetry, humor and profanity all in a coherent flow. The crowds were spellbound by his amazing ideas, humorous barbs and incisive color commentary. A mélange of expressions and emotions filled the air and never was there a disappointed soul. It is ironic that you have a self-assured master player showing his secrets and giving a lesson in one of the most unpretentious ways, in a dirty skittles room with trash strewn on the tables, half-eaten sandwiches, odoriferous bodies and loud cussing over touch-move rules in blitz. Emory only needed a place to sit and share his love for chess. That was what he did and it is what kept him going until the day he died. Here is a game he showed against GM Sergey Kudrin. Once he got started, a coliseum-worthy crowd of players soon gathered.

Qxd5 20. Bb4 b6 21. Rc1 Bh3!!

The line 10. Nd5 f5!? is interesting.

GM Sergey Kudrin (2627) FM Emory Tate (2409) 29th Annual World Open (8), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (8), 07.08.2001 Notes by Daaim Shabazz

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9. ... Be6 10. Nd2

10. ... Rg8

More activity. Black’s dark-squared bishop is waiting to unleash its power. 11. Nc4

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 e5!?

White is attempting to probe a weakness to retard Black’s activity.

Emory had just won a brilliant game with this line against Alexander Beltre at the 2001 Foxwoods tournament. That game transposed into a Sveshnikov after which Tate came up with a theoretical novelty.

11. ... Rc8 12. Nd5 Bxd5 13. exd5

5. Nb5 d6

Another tested line is 5. ... a6 6. Nd6+ Bxd6 7. Qxd6 Qf6 8. Qd1 Qg6 9. Nc3 d5!?; In the Beltre-Tate game, Tate played 5. ... Nf6 and the game continued 6. N1c3 d6 7. Nd5 Nxd5 8. exd5 Ne7 9. c4 Nf5 10. Be2 g5!? 11. 0-0 Bh6 12. b4 a6 13. Nc3 a5 14. bxa5 Rxa5 15. a4 Rg8 16. Ne4 Nd4 17. Bd2 Ra8 18. c5 dxc5 19. Nxc5

ANALYSIS AFTER 21. ... Bh3!!

22. f3 g4 23. Ne4 Be3+ 24. Kh1 Bxg2+ 25. Kxg2 gxf3+ 26. Kh1 Qxe4 27. Bb5+ Kd8 28. Bc6 Qg6 29. Bxf3 e4! 30. Rc4 exf3 31. Rxd4+ Ke8 32. Qxf3 Qg1+, White resigned. 6. Be3 Nf6 7. Bg5 a6 8. Bxf6 gxf6 9. N5c3

Notice that the king’s knight does not have to move on the rim as in the normal e5 lines because the queen’s knight is still on b1 instead of c3. However, Black is a tempo better in this line.

GM Kudrin realized the initiative that Tate gets is good for Black so now he has to close the d-file and allow Black more activity on the kingside. 13. ... Ne7 14. Qh5?

Kudrin loses his sense of danger and now gets punished forcefully. 14. ... b5! 15. Ne3 Qa5+! 16. Kd1

This is almost suicide against someone like Tate. Another try is 16. c3 but after 16. ... Rxc3! 17. Bxb5+ axb5 18. bxc3 Qxc3+ 19. Ke2 Nxd5

Emory Tate shares the joys of chess with his students at the Chris Torres Chess Camp in Fremont, California. Photo by Chris Torres.

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20. Nxd5 Qc4+ 21. Ke1 Qxd5 (xg2) with an advantage to Black. 16. ... Qb4! 17. Qxh7? Qxb2 18. Rc1 Rg6 19. Bd3

GM Kudrin is trying to wiggle out of this mess but ... 19. ... e4!

Nice shot by Tate. This move sets a deadly trap of 20. Bxe4 Rh6 winning the queen. 20. Nf5

No better is 20. Be2 Qd4+ 21. Ke1 Rh6. 20. ... exd3

The move 20. ... Nxf5 wins convincingly as well. 21. Nxd6+ Kd7 22. Nxc8 Bh6!

The bishop slices White’s position to shreds. 23. f4 Bxf4 24. Qh3+ Kd8, White resigned.

such as laughs, groans, shock and inspired nods. Chess to him was an art and he was proud to be an actor on its stage. It was the avenue through which he expressed his many passions—martial arts, poetry, art and philosophy. Yet he did not horde this beauty for himself. He shared willingly and offered insights with those who unwittingly received a life lesson. His sense of altruism was unparalleled for a chess master and unbeknownst to him, he touched more lives than he could imagine. I first saw Emory Tate at the North American Class Championships in December 1979 at the Chicago Palmer House on Wabash. My gaze captured the unshakable confidence as he strode into the skittles room. Everyone took notice of this soon-to-be 21-year-old man. It was on this day that I was first exposed to his legendary post-mortem sessions. Rated exactly 1797, his rating had been frozen due to a problem that US Chess had with their computer vendor, SECOS. This meant that ratings could not be compiled and rating supplements were not issued. The process took nine months. While his rating was frozen, Tate raided the “B” section class prizes. In open tournaments, Tate took many scalps of much higher-rated players in Chicago and Indiana. Once the ratings were unfrozen, Tate had vaulted toward a 2200 rating. There were other underrated players that took full advantage of this lull in rating change and gained as many as 500 rating points and thousands of dollars in prize winnings. Tate’s powerfully-built forearms and his hyperkinetic mind made an immediate impression on me. He had wrestled for three years at Concord High School in Elkhart, Indiana. His articulation was accented by his clear, accelerated speaking style, melodramatic portrayals, quick wit and creative word play. Some of his attacking gems were featured in Al Lawrence’s piece on Tate (Chess Life, January 2016). Some of them have never seen the light of day (Solutions at the end of the article). BLITZING DZINDZI

White resigned in this horrible position with mate looming at every turn. Like a lion chasing a gazelle, Tate was certainly in his element. He demonstrated this game to a packed skittles room and received a generous applause afterwards. It was quite a scene. Emory had a way of touching the consciousness—sometimes with the light stroke of a feather and sometimes with the brutal force of a hammer. Most times it was the hammer that he wielded. “Triple Exclam!!!” he would bellow as he uncorked a stunning series of moves. With quick hands and an even quicker mind, Emory would rattle off brilliant sequences and evoke expressions

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GM Roman Dzindzichashvili FM Emory Tate 1993 World Open Blitz

BLACK TO MOVE (AFTER 21. Qd3-c4)

A CLEVER VARIATION IM Emory Tate Hrannar Baldursson 2007 Reykjavik International

WHITE TO MOVE (AFTER 20. ... Rf8-e8)

THAT’S A FINE “HOW DO YOU DO?” IM Emory Tate Luke Zhao 2015 Fremont Chess Camp (simul)

WHITE TO MOVE (AFTER 24. ... g5)

While Emory left this earth with few possessions, chess is for the ages and thus, his contributions will live as long as the game itself. One of these contributions is the “Tate Variation” in the Alekhine Defense. In the 1988 Air Force Championship he unfurled 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4 Nb6 4. a4 a5 5. Ra3!? The game was quickly drawn, but the experiment would gain momentum and take on adherents including a young Anna Muzychuk. Tate loved his rook lifts. After his death there were a number of tributes in his honor featuring analysis of his beautiful wins such as Tate-Yudasin and de Firmian-Tate. Fortunately for me, I was able to see Tate demonstrate his craft close up. I was able to see his crushing victories and dashing defeats. After one of his grandmaster wins, I asked the burning question. “How many GMs have you beaten?” He flippantly replied, “Oh ... about 80.” During the 2007 World Open, he walked up to me and asked, “Is The Chess Drum open for business?” He wanted to show me a game he played against International Master Salvijus Bercys, a talented, teenaged international master. It was audio recorded with his knowledge


and I later synced it with video so his animated commentary could be seen at The Chess Drum. The game was a Kan Sicilian, with slow tension building up to a crescendo and then suddenly an explosion! Pieces darting and zipping about the board with Tate in full pursuit of his prey! SICILIAN DEFENSE, KAN VARIATION (B41) IM Emory Tate (2411) IM Salvijus Bercys (2500) 35th Annual World Open (7), King of Prussia, Pennsylvania (7), 07.03.2007 Notes by Tate from his comments. 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Qc7 3. c4 e6 4. Nc3 a6 5. d4 cxd4 6. Nxd4 Nf6 7. Qe2!? d6 8. g3 b6 9. Bg5 Nbd7

Now the novelty ... 10. Bh3!

Tate: “18. ... Qxd4 19. Rc7+ wins because f7 can’t be held. The long variation goes 19. ... Kd8 20. Rxb7 (or 20. Qxf7 Bc8 21. b6! Now the rook is protected so I can take on f6 if his queen wanders. I’m threatening 22. b7 with mate on the d7-square. He’s almost out of moves. Last but not least I have Bxe6 hanging in the air. So I was going to triple-check everything, but it looks like a winning attack all the way around.)” 19. bxa6 Rxa6

The alternative 19. ... Bxa6 20. Nc6+ is conclusive. 20. Qb5

... everything is hanging with check. He gets even mated in some lines.” 22. ... Rb4 23. Qxb4 Bh6

Tate: “and suddenly it looks like he’s breathing. A vital tempo. If he gets in ... Rc8, he’ll be in the game with two bishops.” 24. Bb5 Qd8 25. Rc6!

Tate: “Absolute paralysis!! Now what? His queen can’t move away from the d6-square; he can’t touch the rook and he can’t sit still forever either. His rook is out of play.” 25. ... Qd7 26. Rc4 Qd8 27. Qc3, Black resigned.

Attacking most of his pieces. I expected 20. ... Ra7 when I prepared the 21. Qc4 move. The nice part about Qc4 is I’m threatening to break in on e6 with a mating attack. I’m also threatening Nb5 chasing the rook off and Qc7+ collects material on the seventh rank. Some interesting queen moves are played ... the game is very fascinating. 20. ... Qd7 21. Bf1!

This move is hard to find even for a professional. Now I’m down the Exchange, but he realizes he can’t trade queens because after 22. Bxb5 is punishing with 23. Rc7 in the air.

10. ... Bb7

If 10. ... Be7 11. Bxe6! fxe6 12. Nxe6 wins three pawns for the piece with a raging game. Eschews the 10. ... Be7 move and plays 10. ... Bb7 instead. 11. 0-0 Ne5 12. b3 b5 13. Bxf6 gxf6 14. Qh5!?

... and he has a separate problem of his own ... e6 mainly. I thought he may play 14. ... Ng6 to take the heat off the position. 14. ... Ke7

Even worse is 14. ... 0-0-0 15. cxb5. 15. Rac1 Nd3 16. cxb5!

21. ... Rxa4!

Tate: “21. ... Qxb5 22. Bxb5 Ra7 23. Rc7+ Kd8 24. Rxf7 and none of his pieces can move ... e6 can’t be defended, my knights are invading on b6 and e6. He can even get mated here. Some nice minor piece mates can crop up. Those pieces are out of play ... key factor. Luckily ... the fact remains that he can’t trade queens. (... Rxa4) Nice sharp move which seems to save him. His idea is to devalue my pawns one way or another and collect on e4. Nice sharp try!” 22. Qb6

16. ... Nxc1 17. Rxc1 Qb6 18. Na4! Qd8

Tate: “You can imagine his surprise. I noticed a mild surprise ... he tried to hide his emotions, but I know he didn’t see this ‘creeping move.’ They say creeping moves are the hardest to see. Now c7 can’t be defended easily. No time to sacrifice the rook because the queen hangs

Tate: “Penetrating on the c-file ... he realized the game is over and resigned after 27. Qc3. After 27. Qc3 Kf8 28. Rc7 it is the end of the world as you know it. On 28. ... Qa8 (28. ... Bxe4 29. Rc8) 29. Nxe6+ fxe6 30. Qxf6+ so it was truly resignable.” Most boil Emory down to his tactical chess brilliance, but he was so much more. By all accounts, the man was brilliant and led a full life. He recited poetry. He played the piano. He sang. He cooked. He spoke foreign languages (Spanish, Russian, German and Flemish). It is true that some choose a high-profile career in which they dedicate their entire lives but never make much of a lasting impact. Some choose a field without grandeur or prestige and become legends. The latter was Tate’s destiny. Emory was a fan of The Chess Drum and offered advice at times and even criticism. After he earned his third international master norm, I requested an interview which he granted. He was in a terrific mood about his feat and everyone was happy for him. It had been long overdue. In the 2006 interview, he stated, “I hope that for our younger students and our aspiring players, they will study my play and emulate my style ... when they can, when it’s possible and I hope I’ll have a lasting influence. I understand that I’m creating a legacy per se and I’m very aware of that. There is never a time when I play that I’m not aware of that.” Emory’s popularity soared as a result of the Internet Chess Club (ICC). Although mostly a Luddite, he enjoyed the challenge of online www.uschess.org

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Another notch in the belt for a murderous crew, one secret cabal’s celebration One more chamber of death, one more bloody thumbscrew, clamped hard after much rumination As night gives way to yet another sunrise, and the months give themselves to the years So the energy fades, aches and pains do accrue, one man’s crying an oceans of tears Certain days do demand that he shout long and loud, because internal hurt he’s endured Other stretches of time, stoic silence does reign, a professional yes he’s inured Well then why shout at all, such an un-Spartan act, pain is not really the cause It’s no plea for assistance, worse than that still, sound to give other men pause As they gather in droves to glimpse shadow-beast, angling toward final release Come no closer it warns, for only solitude serves, a man in search of surcease ~Emory Andrew Tate III

blitz battles. However, one cannot be certain how he developed a cult following at the ICC. While players were watching tournament games, someone would blurt out “Tate would win this.” Thereafter, a barrage of Tateisms would follow. As his ICC legend grew, his mere appearance would invoke many shouts of, “TAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATE!!!” Then the Tate comments would start. Administrators would issue warnings or shut down excessive string of comments. What is Tate’s legacy? Upon his death, I was impressed and inspired by the sheer volume and quality of the tributes in Emory’s memory. There were articles on most of the major websites and video tributes by players. Needless to say, his legacy will live on.There are so many players who have been inspired by Emory. Despite his growing presence online, many did not know of his games until after he was gone. Even fewer knew him as a person. It is not the reason to be sad for Emory. He had tremendous personal challenges, but he lived his life as only Emory could. He traveled lightly and lived life fully. He took pride in his givings and reveled in the happiness of others. He was a man of pure heart. He was a man of good intentions. He was a man with inner conflicts, yet with an outer brilliance; a man of immense intellectual abundance, but without the grandeur of material wealth; a man who many followed, but who walked alone. A lion without a pride, yet living through his cubs.

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He was Emory Tate. His son Andrew released this poem after his death. It is an eloquent treatise and an ode to the life he led. A lone lion wanders afar in the wilderness, no longer part of the pride Once gleaming, accepted, a beautiful beast, now having been cast aside No chance for part in coordinated hunt, this one can’t run very fast Nature holds no place, and faltering, it seems this beast just won’t last In darkened shadows he moves, sometimes skulking, creature of darkness not light Surrounded by foes, oft-times hulking, so fit, too numerous to fight Consumed by sharp memories of battle, drowning in impotent tears Gnashing teeth, piercing howls of pure emptiness, striving to dissipate fears What has God decreed for a beast such as this, yes here an innocent man Shall he starve, mayhaps drown, perish in place, run just as fast as he can Won’t fatigue-desolation kill him at last, he’s been condemned to persist Despite wars, bloody deeds, and intricate tricks, his human soul must exist Matters not, by any measure, how unfair life can be, we’ve have all heard that tired complaint As his enemies-friends, gather in groups, impose sanctions perforce no restraint

Solutions to Puzzles GM Roman Dzindzichashvili – FM Emory Tate 1993 World Open Blitz White to play (after 21. Qd3-c4) 21. ... Qxf1+! 22. Kxf1 Rd1+ 23. Ne1 (23. Kg2 h3 mate) 23. ... Rxe1+ 24. Kg2 h3+ 25. Kf3 Ne5+, and White resigned.

IM Emory Tate – Hrannar Baldursson 2007 Reykjavik International White to play (after 20. ... Rf8-e8) 21. Rd8! Rxd8 (Black actually played 21. ... Bf5 and 22. Nh5! winning for White) 22. Qxd8+ Kf7 23. Re1 Qxc2+ 24. Kxc2 Bf5+ 25. Qd3 winning a piece.

IM Emory Tate – Luke Zhao 2015 Fremont Chess Camp (simul) White to play (after 24. ... g5) 25. Rxc7+!!! Kxc7 26. Rc5+ Kb7 27. Qd5+! Rxd5 28. Rc7 mate. US Chess will hold an election in 2016 for two atlarge positions on the US Chess Executive Board. For full details, please refer to the Call For Nominations published in the October and November 2015 issues of Chess Life.

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IM Emory Tate versus IM Marani Venkatesh at the 2008 World Open (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).

Cadets from the USA and Canada build alliances through chess and hockey

PHOTO CREDIT: JAMES HOWELLS

By COLONEL (RETIRED) DAVID A. HATER

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hile the USA and Canada enjoy close ties today, historically this was not always the case. Pre-World War I, there were still lingering issues dating all the way back to the American Revolution. However, in World War I, the two countries fought side by side and both realized the benefits of a powerful alliance. Following World War I, then-Brigadier General Douglas MacArthur was the superintendant of the United States Military Academy (USMA). With his Canadian counterpart at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC), Major General Sir Archibald

MacDonell, he started an annual exchange to foster a continued alliance. While the discussions occurred immediately after World War I, the first exchange started in 1923 and while not held every year (such as during World War II and a few other breaks), this exchange, formally known as the “Winter Sports Exchange” continues to this day and was held on January 23 this year. The hockey game is the flagship event and this year marks the 80th meeting between the two schools. In the early 20th century, RMCC owned the series taking 14 of the first 15

contests. By the 1980s, the series was more balanced, but in the last 20 years it has been all West Point. Prior to 2016, the series stood at 43-29-7 in favor of West Point. The last 23 games USMA led 19-3-1 including the last three wins by scores of 9-1, 5-2, and 8-0 in the last three years. But just like Army-Navy rivalries in this country, you can throw out the records when these schools meet. This year the game was extremely competitive, but West Point came away with a 4-3 win. The tournament hall at the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario.

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Military Chess / Exchange Variation

Cadets from the United States Military Academy and their Canadian counterparts from the Royal Military College of Canada. Article author and tournament winner Colonel (Retired) David Hater is front and center (uniform jacket and tie) with Canadian Major Regis Bellemare (uniform short sleeves).

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Major Bellemare hosted the first event in Canada and is the reason that chess was added to the competition. Regis is my counterpart in Canada, serving as the captain of the Canadian military NATO chess team. Last year, Canada fielded only three players. This year, they had 12 plus they had three cadets from the St. Jean Military Academy which feeds into RMCC. The future is clearly very bright for chess at RMCC! The tournament was held as a five round swiss with the top eight scores counting. This year the actual tournament was a hybrid because in addition to the cadets there were 21 other military members (19 Canadian, two U.S.). Cadets competed for the sports weekend prizes while the other players competed for non-cadet prizes. Additionally the 19 Canadians formed teams of three to decide the top non- cadet Canadian team. This was certainly many different types of tournaments rolled into one! The tournament was organized with exceptional high quality. Board one was played on a stage with a DGT board that was broadcast. The remaining boards were one game per table with sets and clocks provided. During a break between round one and two there was a blitz competition where the eight USMA cadets played the top eight RMCC cadets. USMA came away with a 6-2 victory. In the main event, this year the cadet teams were relatively balanced. Five USMA cadets posted plus scores while four RMCC cadets posted plus scores. The difference was the top two cadets from USMA. Cadet Wesley Loudon went 5-0 while Cadet Nicholas Oblak went 4½-

½. Because of these two scores USMA defeated RMCC 26½ to 17 (The scores are determined by adding the top eight players. The tournament included more than just the cadets so they did not have common opponents.) Cadet Loudon has a Canadian rating based only on his previous exchange days. His Canadian rating of 1584 has not caught up with his US Chess rating of 1666. Based on his Canadian rating of 1584, Cadet Loudon pulled off upsets in rounds three, four, and five. However, with cadets, ratings can be deceptive because their military duties often only allow them to play in a few tournaments a year. Loudon’s US Chess rating might be low given his 1900 performance rating in this event. His Quebec action rating jumped over 100 points from it. Here is Loudon’s third round win over Rene Poulin. The game was a hard fought game and Black was better from moves 18 to 25, but erred on move 26. Due to the quick time control the rest of the game beyond move 30 is not available, but Cadet Loudon brought home the full point. FRENCH DEFENSE, EXCHANGE VARIATION (C01) Wesley Loudon (1584, U.S.) Rene Poulin (1760, CAN) USMA-RMCC Exchange 2016 (3), Kingston (3), 01.23.2016 Notes by Regis Bellemare. 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 exd5 4. Nf3 Nf6 5. Bg5 Be7 6. Nc3 c6 7. Bd3 0-0 8. Qd2

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This exchange weekend is built around building and maintaining relationships and alliances. Cadets arrive Thursday evening and are hosted by and attend class with their Canadian counterparts before the sports exchange on Saturday. Even though the focus is on cadets, there are also professional relationships on both sides that are renewed. I taught at West Point from 1999-2002. One of the first officers I saw this year was Major Jackson. I taught then-Cadet Jackson when he was a freshman. I remembered Cadet Jackson as a motivated young man working hard (but struggling a bit) in freshman English. When we met again this weekend, he reminded me how he had to really work hard and said that while it was one of his least favorite classes, it really helped him. I later found out he graduated near the top of his class and was a Rhodes Scholar finalist! If he had a better English professor, he probably would have been selected as a Rhodes Scholar! Now Major Jackson teaches at USMA in the math department, where he also coaches judo! Chess only recently became part of the exchange. This is the fourth year and the series stands at 4-0 in favor of West Point. Though this may seem lopsided, many of the contests have been closely decided. In past years Canada has sometimes been hampered by not being able to field very many cadets. That is definitely changing as the chess competition has grown from seven cadets in the first year to 23 cadets this year! This is largely due to the tremendous efforts of Canadian Major Regis Bellemare.

Military Chess / Exchange Variation Nbd7 9. 0-0-0 b5 10. h4 Nb6 11. Ne5 Qc7 12. Rde1 Be6 13. f4 Nc4 14. Qd1 Nxe5 15. fxe5 Ng4 16. Qf3 h5 17. Rh3 a5 18. Rg3

This gives Black the edge. 18. Bxe7 or 18. Qf4 would have maintained equality. 18. ... a4 19. Nd1 c5

The move 19. ... a3 would have been more thematic and would maintain Black’s advantage. 20. Ne3 cxd4 21. Nxg4 Bxg4 22. Rxg4

Better would have been 22. Qxd5 when Black only has a slight advantage.

the express purpose of trying to take me down a notch and have me leave some of my rating points in Canada! These military-friendly rivalries add to the enjoyment of the tournament and as the NATO chess team captain, it is a pleasure to play in tournaments like this and renew friendship with allies from other nations. In this event, I played all games on the board one stage winning the first four and securing first place in the non-cadet competition with a quick last round draw versus Oblak. Here is my third round victory over Canadian Captain Fernando Echavarria-Hidalgo.

24. ... Qxa4 25. Bxa4 Bd8 26. d5 Bxa5 27. g4 Be4 28. dxe6 fxe6 29. Bd7 Rf8 30. Bxe6+ Kh7 31. Be3 Rf3

SCANDINAVIAN DEFENSE (B01) David Hater (2090, U.S.) Fernando Echavarria-Hidalgo (1755, CAN) USMA-RMCC Exchange 2016 (3), Kingston, Ontario, Canada, 01.23.2016 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6 3. Bb5+ Bd7 4. Bc4 a6 5. a4 c6 6. dxc6 Nxc6 7. Nf3 Bg4 8. h3 Bf5 9. Nc3 e6 10. 0-0 Bc5 11. d3 Qb6 12. Qe2 Nd4 13. Nxd4 Bxd4 14. a5 Qb4

22. ... hxg4 23. Qxg4 Bxg5+ 24. hxg5 g6 25. Qxd4 Qe7 26. Qh4

Now White is winning. Black should try 31. ... Bf3 and even though White is better, Black can play on. 31. ... Bf3 32. Rd3 Rd8 33. Bd4.

The position is now equal again, but now Black makes the losing move. 26. ... f5

32. Bd5 Bxd5 33. Rxd5 Bc7 34. Rd7 Be5 35. Kg2 Rf6 36. Rxb7 Kg8 37. Rb6 Rxb6 38. Bxb6, and White went on to win.

White eventually won. According to Fritz

White is winning if he takes the pawn either way: 27. exf6 e.p. Qh7 28. Qxh7+ Kxh7 29. Re7+ Kh8 or 27. gxf6 e.p. Qh7 28. Qd4 Qa7 29. Qxd5+ Qf7 30. e6. Even though Loudon won the tournament, he was not USMA’s highest rated player. Cadet Nicholas Oblak is the highest rated of the cadets at USMA. Though only in the low 1900s US Chess, he has ratings of close to 2100 FIDE and Quebec. Nick may not have played in as many tournaments as some of his peers, but he has some impressive tournament victories on his resume including clear first in the 2014 Armed Forces Open and clear first in the Under 1600 section of the 2007 World Open for which he pocketed almost $15,000. Nick wasn’t able to defend his Armed Forces Open title or play much chess recently because he spent last semester in China as an exchange student at the Chinese Military Academy! Nick is the cadet in charge of the West Point Chess Club and last year was the first cadet to ever play on USA’s NATO team. Nick started the tournament as the second seed. He won his first four rounds and then the two top seeds played a quick draw on board one. Your author was the tournament’s top seed and was certainly favored to win the non-cadet prize. I also heard that I increased the number of Canadian player entries as several came with

15. Ra4

I missed 15. Ne4 with the idea of c3 when 15. ... Ba7 16. Nxf6+ gxf6 17. Qf3 Rg8 18. c3 Qe7 gives White a huge advantage. 15. ... Qd6 16. Ne4

A move too late but still good for White. 16. ... Qd7 17. Nxf6+ Bxf6 18. Bb3 0-0 19. Rd1 Rfd8 20. d4 Rac8 21. c3 h6 22. Rc4

A mistake, better was 22. Bf4 or 22. Rb4. 22. ... Rxc4

Black returns the favor, better was 22. ... Qb5 which would be equal after 22. ... Qb5 23. Ba2 Qxa5 24. Rxc8 Rxc8 25. Bb3. 23. Qxc4 Rc8 (see diagram top of next column) 24. Qa4

Missing the idea that a5 is a target. The continuation Qe2 would have maintained the advantage. 24. ... Qc7 25. Qf3.

Hockey and chess may be two of the main competitions, but the Commandant’s Cup is based on four events: hockey, chess, rowing, and debate. Even though the Canadians were 0-2 in rowing and chess, they were not done. They won the debate competition and could have split the weekend’s events if they had won the flagship and last event, the hockey game. However, USA won a close game 4-3 which made the weekend’s score 3-1 in favor of West Point and USMA takes home the Commandant’s Cup. West Point has won the Commandant’s Cup many times and this is likely due to their size advantage. USMA has 4,000 cadets whereas RMCC has only 1,000. Both schools fought valiantly for the trophy, but in the end it is the alliances and relationships that are built that matter most. There are numerous other exchange events at the Winter Sports Exchange. The bagpipes and drum corps played several times during the weekend including at the hockey game. Judo is another event that builds camaraderie. Throughout the weekend both schools established relationships that will last a lifetime. USA is certainly looking forward to hosting the event in 2017 at West Point!

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Solitaire Chess / Instruction

Column Number 300! As we celebrate 25 years’ worth of Solitaire Chess, Pandolfini looks at a game from “The Hypermodern King” By BRUCE PANDOLFINI

THE AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN/CZECH GM Richard Reti (1889-1929) has had a profound influence on the game we all love. Not only his play, but his writings, endgame compositions, and contributions to opening theory have certainly made their mark on the royal game. The following encounter, played against Efim Bogoljubov (Black) at the landmark New York 1924 tournament, is an example of his clear approach. With precise, solid and logical play, Reti destroys the two-time challenger for the world championship. The opening began:

7.

RETI/ENGLISH (A13)

7.

…

Nbd7

Black keeps his c-pawn unblocked and still observes the important e5-square. 8.

d4

Par Score 5

White plays to restrain Black’s e-pawn, aiming to maintain his spatial advantage. …

c6

Bogoljubov plays a strongpoint defense. Black’s main drawback is his light-square bishop. It’s blocked in by its own pawns. 9.

1. Nf3 d5 2. c4 e6 3. g3 Nf6 4. Bg2 Bd6 5. 0-0 0-0 6. b3 Re8

Par Score 5

Reti completed the queenside fianchetto. He especially liked positions with cross-firing bishops.

8. Richard Reti Efim Bogoljubov New York, 1924

Bb2

Nbd2

Par Score 5

This development, instead of 9. Nc3, keeps open the dark-square bishop’s diagonal so that it continues to oversee e5. 9.

…

Ne4

A typical counter in similar setups. Black obstructs the advance of White’s e-pawn, with the possibility of ... f7-f5 for subsequent support. 10.

Nxe4

Par Score 5

White captures the intrusive knight now, before the knight is anchored by the f-pawn. Now make sure you have the above position set up on your chessboard. As you play through the remaining moves in this game, use a piece of paper to cover the article, exposing White’s next move only after trying to guess it. If you guess correctly, give yourself the par score. Sometimes points are also awarded for secondbest moves, and there may be bonus points—or deductions—for other moves and variations. Note that means that White’s move is on the next line.

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10.

…

11.

Ne5

dxe4 Par Score 5

Another simple but effective move. Black has little choice other than capture White’s f-pawn. 12.

…

13.

Bxf3

11.

…

f5

This is really the only way to keep the e4pawn held up. Otherwise, it’s lost. 12.

f3

Par Score 5

Par Score 5

Deduct 1 point for 13. exf3. By capturing back with the bishop, the f-file is now open for White’s rook, and the bishop stays poised to attack the center. 13.

…

Qc7

Black threatens e5 and the win of a pawn. Still, his position remains cramped. 14.

Nxd7

Par Score 5

White avoids the loss of the pawn simply and without hassle. Black’s queen-bishop isn’t much improved by the exchange. 14.

…

Bxd7

This recapture clears the back row. The rooks are connected, but Black is still worse. 15.

e4

Par Score 6

Another direct and simple move, and it increases White’s positive activity. A bunch of small moves is starting to give White a big advantage. 15.

…

e5

Afraid of the advance e4-e5, Black tries to beat White to the punch. But e4-e5 is not the only advance Black has to worry about. 16.

And now it’s White’s turn to block the enemy e-pawn. Black’s light-square bishop remains blocked in.

exf3

c5

Par Score 6

White’s center is in full mobilization. Black’s d6-bishop is driven back. Does the bishop retreat to e7 or f8? 16.

…

Bf8

By drawing back to f8 Black keeps open the e-file for the king-rook. At f8, the bishop also defends g7.

Solitaire Chess / Instruction

ABCs of Chess

PROBLEM I Mating Net

PROBLEM II Mating Net

Mating Net

PROBLEM IV Mating Net

PROBLEM V Mating Net

PROBLEM VI Mating Net

Problem III

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

May Exercise: Here is a good way to improve your endgame technique. Acquire a collection or database of games played by strong players, let’s say of GM or IM strength. You will find that in many of the games players resign with even a slight material disparity. Set those positions up against analytic software and, from the superior side, see if you can bring home full points. Don’t be surprised if you throw away many of the positions against the defensive resources of a powerful engine. But also don’t be surprised if over time your endgame skills actually improve.

17.

Qc2

Par Score 5

The queen is well placed here. It protects c5 and e4, while observing f5. Deduct 1 point if you played 17. dxe5 or 17. d5. 17.

…

exd4

On the surface, this capture is not sufficiently supported. But Black’s d8-rook is the reason for it. It provides indirect counterattack. Add 1 bonus point if you had thought of answering 20. ... Rd5 by 21. Qc4 Kh8 22. Bg4, holding onto the pawn (Alekhine’s analysis).

Black tries to reduce some of the tension in the center. He also opens the e-file for the e8rook. Give yourself 1 bonus point if you had planned to answer 17. ... fxe4 with 18. Bxe4, gaining a pawn.

21.

18.

Taking back and opening the d8-rook’s line of attack.

exf5

Par Score 4

White keeps the material even. Soon the a1rook may join the battle. 18.

…

Rad8

Black develops his last piece. Add 1 bonus point if in response to 18. ... Re5 you had considered 19. Qc4+ Kh8 20. f6. 19.

Bh5

Par Score 6

White jumps onto the e8-h5 diagonal, capitalizing on Black’s weakened kingside. The f-file now is ready for use. 19.

…

Re5

The f-pawn and c-pawns are now doubly attacked. The situation is about to explode. 20.

Bxd4

Par Score 5

White captures a pawn and hits the rook. He also adds protection to c5. 20.

…

Rxf5

Rxf5

Par Score 5

With simple follow-through, White pursues his attack to an elegant conclusion. 21.

22.

…

Qxf5

Bxf5

Par Score 4

White’s bishop at d4 hangs, but White has seen further. 22.

…

Rxd4

Materially, the position is even, but that turns out not to mean much. 23.

Rf1

Par Score 6

Another simple move, but this powerful development threatens mate. It’s fair to say that Black is in trouble. 23.

…

Rd8

This defends the bishop and stops immediate mate. Or does it? 24.

Bf7+

Par Score 6

24.

…

Kh8

And now for the encore. 25.

Be8

Par Score 7

Ugh. Give yourself 2 bonus points if you’ve analyzed 25. ... h6 26. Qxf8+ Kh7 27. Bg6+ Kxg6 28. Qf5 mate. Apparenty, Bogoljubov analyzed that line and others (such as 25. ... Rxe8 26. Qxf8+ or 25. ... Bxc5+ 26. Qxc5) and didn’t like what he saw. So ... 25.

…

Black resigned

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Total Score 95+ 81-94

Approx. Rating 2400+ 2200-2399

66-80

2000-2199

51-65

1800-1999

36-50

1600-1799

21-35

1400-1599

06-20

1200-1399

0-05

under 1200

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The Practical Endgame / Instruction

(Un)Perpetual Check Avoiding the ugly specter of perpetual check when a win is in sight. By GM DANIEL NARODITSKY

THE SPECTER OF PERPETUAL CHECK hangs over every queen endgame. One tactical misstep, one lapse in concentration, and your king is trapped in a cat-and-mouse game. Even with six passed pawns one square away from promotion; heck, even with three queens on the board—it is more than possible to blunder the win away. However, many players assume that the king never has a chance to escape a barrage of queen checks. As a consequence, they take every precaution to shelter the monarch against threats real and imaginary. What many players forget is that . Allow me to explain. When we think of “perpetual check,” we often imagine a tragic scenario of the following type: RUN RUN RUDOLPH!

STUDY POSITION

White is completely, utterly, totally winning. The straightforward 1. Qd3+ followed by 2. b7, or even the sober 1. Qc7, decides the game on the spot. But all roads lead to Rome, don’t they? 1. b7?

As you might guess, my question was of the rhetorical variety. This negligent advance allows a typical perpetual check: 1. ... Qf4+ 2. Kg1

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The alternative 2. g3 offers no relief after 2. ... Qxf2+. The unfortunate position of White’s queen does not allow him to interpose the check with Qg2. 2. ... Qc1+ 3. Kh2 Qf4+

... and White has to acquiesce to the inevitable. Blunders of this sort occur quite frequently, especially in tactically-charged situations when both players are in time pressure. However, when the king is not incarcerated in a selfmade prison, he is often tremendously adept at escaping the lady’s wrath. There are three primary reasons for this: 1) On an open board, the queen faces obstacles: pawns that control or block important checking squares, as well as the possibility of an interposition. 2) The king can “aim” toward a certain square—often on the opposite side of the board—that is insulated from checks by either his own or his opponent’s pieces. 3) Even when a perpetual check does exist, finding the right sequence of checks can be a tremendously difficult task under tournament conditions. As my 11th grade physics teacher used to say after explaining a concept, all of this may seem a bit “hand-wavy.” Hopefully, the following simple yet instructive example will clear things up.

AFTER 63. ... Kg1

his extra pawn to win (either by promoting it, forcing a winning pawn endgame, or using it as a decoy to capture White’s queenside pawns), or White delivers perpetual check. When seeing this position for the first time, my inclination was to start with a few checks: 63. ... Qd1+? 64. Kg2 Qc2+ 65. Kg3. Clearly, Black has achieved nothing other than enable White’s king to reach an ideal post. That leaves 63. ... g3. The first thing to notice is that all stalemate tricks are out of the question: White’s wretched a2-pawn spoils all the fun, and he has no time for something like a2-a4 (Black could even capture en passant, leaving the b-pawn free to move!). White must therefore start checking, and the battle will revolve around the king’s ability (or lack thereof) to find a shelter from the checks. Note that there is no need to do any preemptive calculations: regardless of the outcome, Black should follow the Dutch school of chess’ mantra: move first, think later! 63. ... g3 64. Qc8+

ONLY TWO SCENARIOS GM Alex Sherzer (2490) FM Istvan Almasi (2375) Hungary, 1995 (see diagram top of next column)

Black is playing for two results. In fact, only two scenarios are possible: either Black uses

Now, the time has come to start thinking. When faced with a barrage of checks, it is important to develop a general strategy, even if you do not calculate everything to the end. It is tempting to remain on the kingside, but after something like 64. ... Kg5? 65. Qg8+ Kh4 66. Qh7+ Qh5 67. Qe4+ White simply continues checking. Black can interpose to his heart’s

The Practical Endgame / Instruction

Find the Perpetual Each month GM Naroditsky will present two problems taken from actual games that illustrate the theme of this month’s column. Your task is to find the best line of play. Problem I should be solveable by a player at roughly a 1500 rating and Problem II by a player roughly at a 2000 rating.

PROBLEM I: 1500 LEVEL GM Michael Adams (FIDE 2740) GM David Navara (FIDE 2724) Biel (variation), 07.20.2015

PROBLEM II: 2000 LEVEL GM Teimour Radjabov (FIDE 2726) GM Sergey Karjakin (FIDE 2767) Tashkent (variation), 2014

BLACK TO MOVE

BLACK TO MOVE

See the solutions on page 71.

content, but there is no way to cover all checking squares. The other possibility is to seek shelter on the opposite flank; but where exactly? In these situations, all you have to do is pick a square; in nine cases out of 10, the king will find a way to get there. Once you have guided your thinking in the right direction, that square is not difficult to locate: a3!

Now this is a different story! Only now, after his king is safely entrenched on a nearly optimal square, is it time to interpose.

64. ... Ke4

70. Qe2+

Let the journey begin. The rest is a matter of simple technique, but Black must remain vigilant until the end. 65. Qe6+ Kd3 66. Qc4+ Kd2 67. Qd4+ Kc2

pawn on a2, these tricks went out of the window. But once Black has captured the pawn, White can draw immediately with the thematic 70. Qb2+. 69. ... Qc3!

This allows the king to complete its journey, but White had no hope anyway. 70. Qxa5 would have merely accelerated the inevitable after 70. ... Qe1+ 71. Kg2 Qf2+ 72. Kh3 Qh2+ 73. Kg4 g2 (also notice the queen on h2 stops Qe5+). 70. ... Ka3

The alternative 67. ... Qd3 also does the trick, but there is no need to get distracted. After 68. Qb2+ White is still in the game. 68. Qc5+

Note the role of obstacles: White would have loved to deliver a check on e4 (or even f2), but even the queen cannot make something out of nothing. 68. ... Kb2 69. Qe5+!

And there we have it. The king has reached its “new” castle, and White is done for. As long as Black avoids stalemate tricks, the game is over. 71. Qe6 Qa1+ 72. Kg2 Qxa2+ 73. Kh3 Qh2+ 74. Kg4 g2

Sherzer would have been best advised to resign at this point, but—as the Russians say —inertia kept him going. “Now wait a minute,” I hear you say. “69. ... Kxa2 70. Qxa5+ Kxb3 and White is out of checks!” That is correct, but . With the

have been a bit faster, but Almasi takes no chances. 76. Ke4 Qe2+ 77. Kf5 Qxe6+, White resigned.

It’s about time! In general, I am not a big fan of overly-simple examples because they frequently conceal the nuances of a certain concept. In the case of perpetual check, though, there really is no subtlety. Two outcomes are possible, and there is only strategy that will enable you to find your way out of the labyrinth: choose a square or general area of the board, and run! Along the way, do not forget to check for timely interpositions and be wary of stalemate tricks. Before you move on, a word of advice to those trying to give perpetual check. Not all checks are the same; do not assume that every check will lead to the same result. Rather, try to calculate as much as possible, minimizing the risk of interposition and keeping the opposing king within the bounds of a no-escape zone. If you pretend that you are in full command of the situation, an inexperienced opponent might pleasantly surprise you with a draw offer. Don’t be that inexperienced opponent!

75. Kf3 g1=N+ (see diagram top of next column)

A bit of a comeuppance, wouldn’t you say? The rather straightforward 75. ... g1=Q would

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❑ WALTER MUIR E-QUADS (WEBSERVER CHESS)

Four-player, double round-robin webserver format tournament with class-level pairings. 1st-place receives a certificate. ENTRY FEE: $7.

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See TLA in this issue for details ,)-$6!(#(6*5+/"&6%15*24.301426 6 /0+66May 28-30 • Tucson, Arizona ,3633"5'6,)-$6!(#(6*5+/"&6%15*24.301426 650+66May 28-30 or 29-30 • Morristown, New Jersey ,)-$6!(#(6#/34.&62/36%15*24.3014266June 16-19 • Kenner, Louisiana ,)-$6!(#(6"34.&62/36%15*24.3014266June 17-19 • Kenner, Louisiana ,)-$6!(#(6 .*/3062/366June 22-23 • Las Vegas, Nevada ,)-$65+4.35'62/366June 24-26 or 25-26 • Las Vegas, Nevada ,)-$6!(#(65*/-)6%15*24.3014266June 27 • Las Vegas, Nevada ,)-$6!(#(6*5+/"&6%15*24.301426 6#."+166July 9-10 • Memphis, Tennessee --+16533"5'6,)-$6!(#(62/366July 30-August 7, August 2-7 or August 4-7 • Indianapolis, Indiana

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Note: Organizers previously awarded options for US Chess National Events must still submit proposals (including sample budgets) for their events. OVERDUE BIDS Please contact the National Office if you are interested in bidding for a National Event. US Chess recommends that bids be submitted according to the following schedule. However, bids may be considered prior to these dates. US Chess reserves the right to decline all bids and organize the event itself. .&6."&6/253/6'40+6.635+4.35'6//3+0 554'5'/6 .&6 46 0//6 www.uschess.org/con tent/view/12116/705/. RATING SUPPLEMENTS Rating supplements will be updated EACH MONTH on the US Chess website, and each monthly rating supplement will be used for all tournaments beginning in that month, unless otherwise announced in Chess Life. The US Chess website at www.uschess.org also frequently lists unofficial ratings. The purpose of unofficial ratings is to inform you of your progress; however, most tournaments do not use them for pairing or prize purposes. If you would otherwise be unrated, organizers may use your unofficial rating at their discretion, even without advance publicity of such a policy. NOTE The TLA pages “Information for Organizers, TDs, and Affiliates” and “Information for Players” can now be found online at main.uschess.org/ go/tlainfo. PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS HEALTH AND BENEFITS FUND Many Grand Prix tournament organizers will contribute $1 per player to the Professional Health & Benefits Fund. All Grand Prix tournaments which participate in this program are entitled to be promoted to the next higher Grand Prix category—for example, a six-point tournament would become a 10-point (Enhanced) tournament. Points in the top category are promoted 50%. ATTENTION AFFILIATES US Chess has partnered with R.V. Nuccio & Associates Insurance Brokers, Inc. to provide US Chess affiliates with affordable annual liability and short term event insurance. The liability coverage is available for approximately $265 per year for a $1,000,000 limit of insurance. Also available is contents property and bonding insurance. For more information, please go to www.rvnuccio.com/chess-federation.html. For event insurance, please go to www.rvnuccio.com.

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Nationals US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 28-30, ARIZONA 2016 U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP WEST Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704, 1-800-325-7832. SECTIONS: Championship (U2200), Reserve (U1600), Booster (U1200), SCHEDULE: (Championship & Reserve) 6/SS; 40/90, G/30, Inc/30; Rds.: 10-4, 10-4, 9-3. (Booster) 6/SS, Game/60, Inc/30; Rds.: (Sat) 10-1:30-5, (Sun) 10-1:30-5 PRIZES: (Championship) Digital Clock + plaque to Top 3; Digital clock to 1st + Plaque to Top 2 1800-1999, 1600-1799, and U1600; Plaque to top Senior 50+, Junior U20 and Junior U14. (Reserve) Digital clock + plaque to Top 3, Digital clock to 1st + Plaque to Top 2 1200-1399 and U1200; Plaque to top Senior 50+ and Junior U14. (Booster) Digital clock + trophy to 1st; Trophy to 2nd - 5th, Top Unrated and Junior U11. SPECIAL PRIZES: 1st Place in Championship and Reserve will receive a FREE ENTRY to the 2016 National Open. Top 2 Family Pairs in combined sections. Biggest Upset of each round (Rds. 1-5). EF: (Championship & Reserve) $60 if rec’d by 5/25, $70 if after 5/25. (Booster) $40 if rec’d by 5/25, $50 if after 5/25. SIDE EVENTS: Blitz tournament Friday 5/22 at 6:00pm, Reg. 5:00 - 5:45 at site, G/5 d0, 5 Rounds, Double SS; Entry Fee: $10 ($15 to non-tournament players); Saturday Scholastic tournament (K-6 and U1000 rating), Saturday 5/28 at 10:00am, Reg: 8:30 - 9:30, GAME/40 d5; 4 rounds, Entry fee $15; Sunday Scholastic tournament (K-6 and U1000 rating), Sunday 5/29 at 10:00am, Reg: 8:30 - 9:30, GAME/40 d5; 4 rounds, Entry fee $15; Quick tournament Monday 5/30 at noon, Reg: 10:30 - 11:30, GAME/10 d2; 5 rounds, Entry Fee: $10 ($15 to non-tournament players). ENTER: http://events4chess.com or mail to (make checks payable to “Rookery Chess”): 2016 US Amateur West, PMB 215, 4729 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718 or at site. HR: 1-800-325-7832, $99 (2 Queen), $139 (jr. suite), or $179 (casita), mention “Amateur West”. INFO: Karen Pennock, 520261-3176, email: [email protected]. W.

A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, NEW JERSEY 72ND ANNUAL U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - EAST 6-SS, 40/2 d5, SD-1. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. For chess rate ($119 per night), please make reservations at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/b161d199. Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJ Chess. Free parking, public transportation to NYC, Philadelphia. Walking distance to 30 restaurants, shops and parks within 5 minute stroll. In 3 sections: Championship (under 2200); Reserve (under 1800); Booster (under 1400); 2-day and 3-day schedules available. 3-Day Registration: Saturday, May 28, 9:30-10:45 am. Rounds: 12-6:15, 11-5:15, 9-3:15. 2-Day Registration: Sunday, May 24, 8:30-9:30 am. 2-day Schedule: First 3 games, May 29, G/60 d5. Rounds: 10, 12:15, 2:30. All schedules merge in round 4. Prizes for each section: trophies to top 5 and top Senior 55/over and Juniors under 16 and 13. Additional Prizes—Championship Section: Trophies to top Under 2000, Under 1900, Under 1800. Reserve Section: Trophies to top Under 1600, Under 1500. Booster Section: Trophies to top Under 1200, Under 1100, Under 1000, Under 900, Under 800. EF: $49, if postmarked by May 16. EF at site $60 cash. Byes: 3 half-point byes allowed in rounds 1-5. Sets and clocks NOT provided. Entries: to Aaron Kiedes, 4 Seymour Terrace, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Call 973-343-3260 for information or email [email protected]. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number, Section and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. No phone entries. Online entries $52 at www.njscf.org after 4-15-16 until 5-26-16 at midnight. W. JUNE 16-19, LOUISIANA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 2016 U.S. SENIOR OPEN 6SS, G/120 i30 (Game in 2 hours with 30-second increment.) USCF and FIDE rated using FIDE Rules. Open to all players age 50+ by start date of tournament (6/16/2016). SIDE EVENT: 2016 U.S. Senior Blitz Tournament: 5-min. Blitz Tournament on Sat., 6/18, at 8pm (details below). Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062, Ph: 504-469-5000 (hotel is directly across from the New Orleans Int’l. Airport with free hotel/airport shuttle service). HR: $117 for single, double, triple or quad – mention Cajun Chess Tournament and reserve by May 23 to assure group rate. Free parking and free basic internet in each room. Ratings used will be from June 2016 USCF Supplement. SECT: One OPEN Section only with Class Prizes. $5,000 b/80 full-paid ent. TOP PRIZES: $1250-800-500-300; (U2300): $500-300; (U2000): $300-150; (U1800): $300-150; (U1500/Unr): $300-150. Plaque to top winner in following age categories: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+. A player may win both a place award and an age award. In the event of a tie, plaque winner will be determined by USCF computer tiebreaks. EF: $100 by 6/1/16; $110 by 6/8/16; $120 thereafter and at site; On-site Reg: Thurs. 6/16 from 2-3pm. Rds: Thurs. 4pm; Fri.10am & 4pm; Sat. 9am & 3pm; Sun. 10am. BYES: 1/2-point bye may be taken for any Round; limit of 2 half-pt. byes allowed, but must commit to any byes prior to the start of Round 3. U.S. SENIOR BLITZ EVENT: Sat., 6/18, 1st Round at 8pm. 5DSS, G/5 d0 – USCF Blitz Rated (June 2016 Supplement Blitz Ratings used). One Section Only. PRIZES: 70% of EFs returned as Cash Prizes. Blitz EF: $15 by 6/8; $20 thereafter and at site. SENIOR AWARDS “CAJUN-STYLE” BANQUET: Open to All; Sun. 6/19 after Rd. 6. Banquet Entry Fee is $40 per person. ENTRIES: On-line registration, printable entry form, and more detailed info at www.cajunchess.com or mail entry form to Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654. Info or Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted (no checks at site). Please bring your own chess boards, sets and clocks; chess vendor will be on site. FIDE.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 17-19, LOUISIANA 2016 U.S. JUNIOR OPEN 6SS, G/90 i30 (Game in 90 min. with 30-second increment.) All Sections are USCF-rated and the U21 Section is also FIDE rated using FIDE Rules. SIDE EVENT: 2016 U.S. Junior Blitz Tournament: 5-min. Blitz Tournament

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on Sat., 6/18, at 7pm (details below). Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062, Ph: 504-469-5000 (hotel is directly across from the New Orleans Int’l. Airport with free hotel/airport shuttle service). HR: $117 for single, double, triple or quad – mention Cajun Chess Tournament and reserve by May 23 to assure group rate. Free parking and free basic internet in each room. SECTS (based on Player’s Age as of 1/1/2016): U21 (FIDE Rated); U15; U11; U8. Ratings used will be from June 2016 USCF Supplement. INDIVIDUAL PLAYER PRIZES: U21: $500 cash prize awarded to eligible qualifier of the 2017 U.S. Junior (Closed) Championship; Individual plaque to top five overall; Plaque for top player age 18, 17, 16, 15 and under 15. U15: Individual trophies to top ten overall; Trophies to top player age 14, 13, 12, 11 and under 11. U11: Individual trophies to top ten overall; Trophies to top player age 10, 9, 8, and under 8. U8: Individual trophies to top ten overall; Trophies to top player age 7, 6, and under 6. SCHOOL TEAM INFO: A team will consist of a minimum of THREE players from the same school or home-school district. No maximum limit of number of players on a team; the top FOUR scores will count for final team standings. TEAM PRIZES: Trophies to top three school teams in each of the four sections. In the event of a tie, plaque/trophy winners for individuals and teams will be determined by USCF computer tiebreaks. EF: $50 by 6/1/16; $60 by 6/8/16; $70 thereafter and at site; On-site Reg: Fri. 6/17 from 9-10am. Rds: Fri. 11am & 4pm; Sat.9am & 2pm; Sun. 10am & 3pm; BYES: 1/2-point bye may be taken for any Round; limit of 2 half-pt. byes allowed, but must commit to any byes prior to the start of Round 3. U.S. JUNIOR BLITZ EVENT: Sat., 6/18, 1st Round at 7pm. 5DSS, G/5 d0 – USCF Blitz Rated (June 2016 Supplement Blitz Ratings used). Two Sections Only: U21, U11. PRIZES: Trophies to top 3 in each section. Blitz EF: $15 by 6/8; $20 thereafter and at site. ENTRIES: On-line registration, printable entry form, and more detailed info at www.cajunchess.com or mail entry form to Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654. Info or Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted (no checks at site). Please bring your own chess boards, sets and clocks; chess vendor will be on site. FIDE.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 22-23, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 2016 U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN 5SS, G/90 +30. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., 89109. $$2,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund. $500-300-200, U2000 $200, U1800 $200, U1600 $200, U1400 $200, U1200 $200. EF: $50 by 6/3, $70 later. REG.: 9-9:30 a.m. RDS.: 10-2:30-7, 10-2:30. 1/2 point bye available in any round (limit 1). HR $69 ($89 Friday and Saturday nights). (800) 732-7117 – be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. This event kicks off the LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL on Wednesday before the National Open. ENT Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or www.VegasChessFestival. com. FIDE.

An American Classic! A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) 2016 NATIONAL OPEN 6-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30 (2-day rounds 1-3 and unrated G/40 +5). Westgate Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas 89109. $100,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund will not be reduced! In 8 sections, top 2 FIDE rated. Open: $8,000-4,000-2,000-1,000-600-500-400-300-300-300, top under 2500 $2,500, top under 2400 $2,400, EXTRA $2,500 for perfect score. The winner of the Open section also receives a replica of the Edmondson Cup. Under 2300: $6,000-3,000-1,500-750-400-350-300-250250-250. Under 2100: $6,000-3,000-1,500-750-400-350- 300-250-250-250. Under 1900: $5,000-2500-1250-600-350-300-250-250-250-250. Under 1700: $4,000-2,000-1,000-500-300-250-250-250- 250-250. Under 1500: 3000-1500-700-350-300-250-250-250-250-250. Under 1300: $2000-1,000500-300-250-250-250, top under 1000 (no provisional) $900. Unrated or Provisional Under 1000: 3 schedules with 6 rounds per day $200-12575 each day plus $300 overall (best 2 results). Plus Score Bonus ($12,000 guaranteed) in addition to any other prizes, every player with 3-1/2 points or more wins a $50 gift certificate. Plus score certificates will be awarded on site only. Players age 14 and under are eligible for best game prizes including the Freddie Award and $400 in cash prizes (donated by Fred Gruenberg). Mixed Doubles: best male/female combined 2-player team score: $1,500-750-350-250-150. Teammates may play in different sections but must have average rating below 2200. The Freddie: Players age 14 and under are eligible for best game prizes including the Freddie Award and $400 in cash prizes (donated by Fred Gruenberg). Unrated players may play only in Unrated or Open Section. Provisionally rated players may not win more than 40% of top prize in any under section; balance goes to next player(s) in line. CCA minimum ratings or other ratings may

be used if higher than US Chess June Supplement. EF: $225 by 6/3, $250 by 6/22, $280 later. $40 less for seniors 65 and over. $125 less for players in only 1 unrated schedule, $60 less for 2 schedules. Add $125 for adults rated under 2200 or juniors under 2100 playing in the Open Section. Reg 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday. Rds.: 11-5:30, 10-4:30, 10-4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg.: 8:30-9 a.m. Saturday. Rds.: 10-12-2 then merge with 3-day in round 4 at 4:30. Half point byes available in any round; round 5 or 6 byes must be requested before the start of round 2 and may not be cancelled. Chess sets and boards provided for tournament play only, not for skittles. Please bring digital chess clocks! The LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL features the National Open, the U.S Game/10 Championship, the U.S. Women’s Open, the International Youth Championship, and other events. Many free extras and surprises! Free parking. Free raffles with great prizes. Free GM Lectures. Free GM analysis of your games. Free Daily Bulletins and free commemorative DVD mailed to all participants. Grandmaster Simuls and Chess Camp for all ages on Thursday. U.S. Women’s Open Wednesday and Thursday. Walter Browne Memorial Blitz Thursday 7:30 p.m. U.S. Game/10 Championship Monday morning. Youth Tournaments Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Blitz Tournaments Saturday & Sunday. Poker Tournament Thursday afternoon. Don’t be shut out — make your reservations early and be sure to ask for the CHESS rates — $69 single or double ($89 Friday and Saturday nights) guarantees a premium room with new furniture, refrigerator, flat screen TV and more. The optional resort package including access to the Fitness Center, free WI-FI, and more is substantially discounted for our group. Cutoff for special hotel rate is June 3rd. (800) 732-7117 or www.VegasChessFestival.com/hotel. ENT Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925, on line at www.VegasChessFestival.com. Info: (702) 930-9550 and leave a message. FIDE. JUNE 27, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) 2016 U.S. GAME/10 CHAMPIONSHIP (QC) 8SS, G/10 +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Road, 89109. $7,500 Prize Fund based on 100 paid entries, $5,000 Guaranteed. $1800-900-600, U2400 575, U2250 550, U2100 525, U1950 500, U1800 475, U1650 450, U1500 425, U1250 400, U1000 300. Must be 3 players eligible for each prize awarded. EF: $69 by 6/3, $79 by 6/22, $100 later. REG.: 8:30-9 a.m. Rd. 1 at 10 a.m. — finish by 2:30 p.m. Higher of regular or quick rating used. 1/2 point bye available in any round (limit 2). HR: $69 single or double ($89 Friday and Saturday nights). (800) 732-7117 – be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or www.VegasChessFestival.com. FIDE. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 9-10, TENNESSEE 2016 U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - SOUTH 5SS, G/90 d5. Holiday Inn Express Southwind, 4068 Stansell Ct., Memphis, TN 38125. 3 Sections: Championship (U2200), 1st: “River Cup” Championship trophy plus commemorative hat, 2nd–5th places: plaque plus commemorative hat. Reserve (U1600) & Booster (U1200), 1st: Championship trophy plus commemorative hat, 2nd–5th places: plaque plus commemorative hat. EF: $40, $10 less to juniors under age 18 or seniors over age 60, $50 at site. Reg.: 9 -9:45 am. Rds.: Sat. 10-2-6, Sun. 10-2. Byes: One requested half-point bye allowed, any round, must request before start of round 2. Additional details and Online Entry at: www.shelbycountychess.com. Information: Email Arlene Kleiman at [email protected] or mail registration to Shelby County Chess, Attention: Amateur South, 1614 Vance Ave., Memphis, TN 38104.

A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 30-AUG. 7, AUG. 2-7 OR AUG. 4-7, INDIANA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 117TH ANNUAL U.S. OPEN Includes Traditional one game per day schedule (9 days), also 6-day slowtime control option, and 4-day option. 9SS, 40/90, SD/30; inc. 30 (4-day option, Rds. 1-6, G/60 d5). Playing and Meeting Areas: Marriott Indianapolis East, 7202 East 21st St., Indianapolis IN 46219. Guest Rooms: Indianapolis Conference Center (formerly La Quinta Inn & Suites), 7304 East 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219, HR: $84, Call (317) 359-1021, mention “US Chess”. Fairfield Inn & Suites, 7110 East 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219, HR: $99, Call (317) 322-0101, mention “US Chess”. Free parking - All three hotels are next to each other (Marriott at the center) and share same parking lot. Reserve by July 1 or rate may increase. Additional Hotel options: Candlewood Suites, 7040 E. 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219; (317) 495-6600 - HR: $89. Quality Inn & Suites, 7050 E. 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219; (317) 495-6607 - HR: $89. $50,000 in prizes based on 500 paid entries, else proportional, $40,000 (80%

See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14 of each prize) minimum guaranteed. A one-section tournament with Class prizes. Top US player not otherwise qualified qualifies for 2017 US Championship. Choice of three schedules: Traditional: 40/90, SD/30; inc. 30. One round daily at 7 PM, except Rd. 9, 3 PM 8/7. 6-Day Option: 40/90, SD/30; inc. 30. 7 PM 8/2, 12 NOON & 7 PM 8/3-8/5, 7 PM 8/6, 3 PM 8/7. 4-Day Option: Rds. 1-6: G/60 d5; then 40/90, SD/30; inc. 30. 12 NOON, 3 PM, 7 PM, 10 PM 8/4; 12 NOON, 3 PM, 7 PM 8/5; 7 PM 8/6; 3 PM 8/7. All schedules merge after Round 6 & compete for same prizes. Projected prizes: Top places $8000-4000-2000-1500-1000-800-600-500, clear winner or playoff $200 bonus. If tie for first, top two on tiebreak play Armageddon game (White 5 minutes, 2-sec delay, Black 3 minutes, 2-sec delay and gets draw odds) for bonus and title. Class Prizes: Top Master (2200-2399) $2500-1200-800-500, Expert (2000-2199) $2500-1200800-500, Class A (1800-1999) $2500-1200-800-500, Class B (1600-1799) $2500-1200-800-500, Class C (1400-1599) $2000-1000-600-400, Class D (1200-1399) $1500-700-500-300, Class E or below (under 1200) $1500700-500-300, Unrated $800-400-200. Half-Point Byes: must commit before Round 4; up to 3 byes allowed for 2000/up, 2 byes for 1400-1999, one bye for Under 1400/Unr. Limit 1 bye in last two rounds. Zero-point byes are always available in any round if requested at least two hours before the round(s) in question. Entry Fee: Online, $145 by 6/20, $165 by 7/18, $185 after 7/18. By mail, $147 postmarked by 6/20, $167 postmarked by 7/18, $187 after 7/18; do not mail after 7/25! By phone, $150 by 6/20, $170 by 7/18, $185 after. No phone entries after 7/29 (by the close of business at the Office)! At site, all $190; Free entry for GMs and WGMs for main event. All entries must be made at least two (2) hours prior to the player’s first game. Current US Chess membership required. July Rating Supplement used; unofficial ratings (at least four games) used if otherwise unrated. CCA ratings used if above US Chess. Foreign player ratings: usually 100 points added to FIDE or FQE, 200+ added to most foreign national ratings, no points added to CFC. Highest of multiple ratings generally used. Entries: US Chess, ATTN: 2016 US Open, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Online entry available soon. Phone entry: 800.903.8723. Not FIDE rated, No cell phones. Bring a clock — none supplied. Sets/boards supplied for tournament but not for skittles. Many meetings, workshops and seminars, including: US Chess Committee Meetings 8/3-8/5, US Chess Awards Luncheon 8/6 NOON, US Chess Delegates Meeting 8/6-7. Many side events and other championships, including: US National Blitz Championship 7SS Double, G/5 d0, Rd. 1 at 12 NOON 8/6; Weekend Swiss 5SS, G/60 d5, 12-3 Sat 7/30, 10-12:30-3 Sun 7/31; US Open Scholastic (see separate TLA for the Scholastic event); US Open Quads G/30 d5 except on Wed (G/60 d5) 12-1:30-3 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; Wed 10-12:30-3. US National G/15 Championship 12-1-2-3-4 Wed 8/3; US Open Bughouse Sat. 10:30 AM 7/30. 18th Annual Golf Tournament for the US Open Chess Players, (see tournament website for details). US Open Tennis Tournament (see tournament website for details). In addition, three other championships will also take place: the 2016 Denker Tournament of HS Champions (see website for participants’ list), the 2016 Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions (see website for participants’ list) and the 2016 National Girls’ Tournament of Champions (see website for participants’ list). Please check the US Open website often for updates, new information and corrections and other useful documents! (Information webpage coming soon)

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US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 14-15, WISCONSIN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 2016 ARPAD ELO Chula Vista Resort, 2501 River Rd., Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965. 855388-4782, HR: $85 (mention chess). In 3 Sections, Open: EF $45 received by 5-12, $5 more at site. $$b/25 $400-$225-A $150- U1800 $140. Reserve(U1800): EF $30 received by 5-12, $5 more at site. $$b/25 $110-$95-C $75-U1400 $75. RBO: (U1200) $15 received by 5-12, $5 more at site. 1st $50, trophies to 1-2-U900-U700. TC: RD. 1 G/90 d10, RDS. 2-5 30/90, SD/60 d10. RDS.: 10-2:00-7:30, 10-3:30. ENT: Guy Hoffman, 1305D Tompkins Dr., Madison, WI 53716, 920-279-0701. INFO: [email protected]. www.wischess.org. WCA Tour Event! W. MAY 14-15, SOUTH CAROLINA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 8TH ANNUAL SOUTH CAROLINA SENIOR OPEN 2016 Ages 50+, born before 12/31/1966. 4SS, G/90 d30. Accelerated pairings possible in rds. 1 & 2. Hilton Garden Inn, 108 Carolina Point Pkwy., Greenville, SC 29605, 864-284-0111; www.greenville.hgi.com. HR: $89 by 4/14. EF: $50 if rec’d by 5/11; $60 at site. Re-entry $25. Bye: Once per player, any round, must commit before round 2. USCF, SCCA membership required. Other states OK. 1 Open section. Prizes Guaranteed: $250-150-100; U1600: $100-75. Trophy to top SC player. Schedule: Reg ends 10:30am on 5/14. Rds.: Sat 11 & 5; Sun 9 & 3. Info: Greenville Chess Club, c/o Gene Nix, 119 Northcliff Way, Greenville, SC 29617 ([email protected]); 864-905-2406. Checks to Greenville Chess Club.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 14-15, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 2016 FISCHER MEMORIAL G/61 (A sponsored event.) 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 1 Open section. EF: $75; $55 LACC members; No prizes 1/2, spouses/siblings 1/2, new members 1/2, Free new LACC Life members. GMs free! Reg.: Sat 10-11:45 am. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point byes available. Last Rd. bye before 4 pm. 1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: Play 1 day & get three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: $$1,500 (b/45) $750 Gtd. 1st-3rd $400200-100 U2000: $100. U1800: $200-100-$50; U1600: $100-50; U1400: $100-50; U1200: Book prize. Best attack: $25; Biggest upset: $25. Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710; [email protected] or www.LAChess Club.com. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. MAY 17, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 MARSHALL MASTERS 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ players. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 GTD: 250-150-100. Top U2400 125, Top U2300 100, Biggest upset $25. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $30. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:3010:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.

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Grand Prix A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 7-8, ILLINOIS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 2016 GREATER PEORIA OPEN 5SS, G/90, 30 sec. inc., Travelodge Hotel and Conference Center, 4400 N. Brandywine Dr., Peoria, IL 61614, Reservations 800-525-4055. In 2 Sections: Open - All players of all strengths are welcome. Reserve - Only for players rated 1400 and under. Prizes: Open Section Guaranteed Place Prizes $500-$240-$120-$90. Class Prizes Guaranteed on 3 per class. Expert $90-$60; A $90-$60; B $90-$60; C $90-$60. Upset $50 (200 Pt. difference to qualify) Reserve Section: Guaranteed Place Prizes $120-$90-$60; Class Prizes Guaranteed on 3 per class. E $90-$60; F $90-$60. Upset $50 (200 Pt. difference to qualify) Classes may be combined if less than 3 in a class. EF: $35 if received on or before midnight May 5, 2016; $50 if received after May 5th or at the door. Masters play free in Peoria, EF not deducted from Prize. Schedule: Saturday May 7th: 9:30am, 2:00pm, 6:30pm, Sunday May 8th: 10:00am, 3:00pm. Byes: A half-point bye for any round is available during pre-registration. No prize money to players who fail to notify TD of their withdrawal. Other: Sets, Boards & clocks will be provided. Organizer provided equipment must be used in cases of equipment dispute. Organizer provided equipment will be discounted and on sale upon tournament completion for schools, clubs and players to purchase. Register Online at www.PeoriaOpen.com, or mail registration information and checks payable to: GPCF, 1116 N. Parkside Dr., Peoria, IL 61606. Postal registration: Provide the player’s Full Name, USCF ID#, Expiration Date, e-mail or street address. More Information: www.PeoriaOpen.org. Direct any Questions to [email protected] or call 309.682.0675, please mention the Greater Peoria Open Chess Tournament in your message.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 13-15 OR 14-15, ARKANSAS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 3RD ANNUAL LITTLE ROCK SPRING OPEN 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Hampton Inn Maumelle, 11920 Maumelle Blvd., Maumelle, AR 72113, 1-501-8516600; HR: $92-$92 (ask for chess rate before April 30), Must have an active USCF membership (available on site) EF: $40 postmarked by May 8th. $50 at site (no checks). If first tournament, then $30 (preregistered) or $40 at site. GM and IM free with $50 deducted from winnings. 3-day sched:Reg.: Fri. 6. Rounds: Fri 7, Sat.11, 5; Sun.: 10 and 3:30. 2-day sched: Reg.: Sat. 10. Rounds: Sat 11, 2 & 5; Sun.: 10 and 3:30. 1/2 pt bye (limit 2) available before round 3. Only One Section: G $1300 Open 1st $500 2nd $200; U2200 $125; U2000 $125; U1800 $125; U1600 $125; U1400 $100. Takes 4 players to make an “Under” prize active. Meeting room capacity based on previous attendance. Overflow will

MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 24TH ANNUAL NEW YORK STATE OPEN 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Tiki Resort, 2 Canada St., Lake George, NY 12845. $$G 3000. Free lectures by IM Danny Kopec, Sat 9 am & Sun 9 am, also game analysis in afternoons. In 4 sections. Open: $$ 400-200-100, top Under 2010/Unr $210-110, top Under 1810 $200-100. Senior, open to under 1910 or unrated born before 5/22/66. $$ 300-150-70, top Under 1710 $140-70. Under 1610: $$ 240120-60, Under 1410 $120-60, unrated limit $150. Under 1210: $100-50, trophies to top 3, 1st U1000, U800, U600, Unr. Mixed doubles bonus prize: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2. Top 3 sections EF: $79 online at chessaction.com by 5/18, $85 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 5/16 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $83, 2-day $82 mailed by 5/11, $90 online until 2 hours before round 1 or at site. Under 1210 Section EF: all $40 less than top 3 sections EF. All: Advance or online entry $7 less to NYSCA members (NYSCA dues $12/year with 2 issues Empire Chess, $20/year with 4 issues, may be paid with entry fee). No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $40, not available in Open Section. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $60 deducted from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 &, 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byes OK all, must commit before rd. 2; limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye if under 1810/unr in Open). HR: $80-80, call 518-668-5744 Mon-Fri 9 am-5pm, reserve by 4/30 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: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: www.chess tour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, reg. by 9:15 pm.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 21-22, TEXAS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) 2016 DCC FIDE OPEN VII UNDERWRITTEN BY WAYNE-LI 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richardson, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open: $$875G. FIDE and US Chess rated but uses FIDE rules. Use US Chess ratings and rules for pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Note that Foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st round in order to play. Note that USA Players with no FIDE ID must disclose their email address. $$ $500-$250-$125. EF: $80, Senior/Birthday during tournament/Additional

Family Member $55. Small appearance fee to the First three GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds to get appearance fee (appearance fee might be deducted from prize). Reserve: Open to players rated below 2000 USCF. This section is not Fide Rated but is US Chess rated and uses US Chess rules. EF: $40. The Reserve give back 10% in prizes and if at least 8 paid entries and if there is a clear winner, then that winner receives free entry to next DCC Fide Open. In the reserve section, Tournament reserves the right to use Fide rules on electronic devices and on starting White’s clock at start of a round and to use FIDE pairing rules. Both: Reg.: Saturday from 9:45–10:15 am. Rds.: Sat 10:45 am-3:10pm-7:16pm, Sun 9:45 am-2:10pm. One half point Bye allowed if requested before end of round rd. 2 and before getting full point bye. Withdrawals and zero point last round byes are not eligible for prizes. Note that house players (if required) must pay $5 per round and be US Chess members. ENT: Make/mail Checks payable to Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036-4719. Info: 214-632-9000, [email protected]. FIDE.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 21-22, OKLAHOMA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 1ST NORMAN CHESS FESTIVAL AT THE UNIV OF OKLAHOMA - NORMAN — 5-SS G/90+30 spm; $$G $1,350; 2nd floor Heritage & Frontier Rooms, OU Student Union, OU Campus, Norman, OK. EF: Open $50; Reserve $40; U1200 $20 (deduct $10 from any if envelope postmarked on or before May 17th). Reg.: 9-9:45 Sat AM; Rds.: 10-2:30-7; 9-1:15. All Three Sections USCF Rated: Open - $G 1st $300 U-2100 $150-100; U-1900 $150-100; U-1700 $G: 1st: $200-100; U-1400 $100; U-1200 + UNR (6-SS) $150; more $$ if entrees permit; Time Control for U-1200 is G/50+15 and will begin at 10 – 1 – 4 – 7 and Sunday at 9 – Noon; 1 half pt bye; commit before Sat 9 PM. Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis St., Stillwater, OK 74074. [email protected], OCFChess.org, http://oklahoma.orgsync.com/ org/chess/OU_Tournament Free parking in covered garage next to Union. GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs pay no EF but EF $$ will be deducted from their $$ prizes if any.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 22, NEW JERSEY TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) DR. DAVID OSTFELD MEMORIAL ICA OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Site: Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open to All Ages With Rating above 1400. 4SS, G/61 d5. Prize Fund 1st 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100 Best Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 55 Years Old $75. Reg Ends at 9 AM Only one 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before the start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By May 18th) $45, AT Site $50. GMs Free Entry. INFO 201 287 0250 or [email protected]. $$b/40: Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF payable to: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W.

An American Classic! A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, ILLINOIS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 25TH ANNUAL CHICAGO OPEN Open Section, May 26-30: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10, GM & IM norms possible, FIDE rated. Under 2300 through Under 1300 Sections, May 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30: 7SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Under 1000 Section, May 28-30 or 29-30: 7SS, G/90 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 east to Lake Cook Rd. to US-45 south.) Free parking. Free lectures and analysis of your games by GM John Fedorowicz. $100,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 8 sections (unrated allowed only in Open, U2300, U2100 or U1000). Open: $10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-600-500-400-400, clear or tiebreak winner bonus $300, top FIDE Under 2400/Unr $20001000. FIDE rated, GM and IM norms possible. Under 2300: $5000-25001200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. Under 2100: $5000-2500-1200-800600-500-400-300-300-300; unrated limit $1000. Under 1900: $5000-25001200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. Under 1700: $5000-2500-1200-800600-500-400-300-300-300. Under 1500: $4000-2000-1000-700-500-400300-300-300-300. Under 1300: $4000-2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300300-300. Under 1000: $1000-500-300-200-200-150-150-100-100-100, unrated limit $200, trophies to first 10, top U800, U600, U400, Unrated. Prize limits: 1) If any post-event rating posted 5/25/15-5/25/16 was more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $1500. 2) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of 5/16 official list cannot win over $1000 in U1300, $1500 U1500, $2000 U1700, or $2500 U1900. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player “team” score: $20001000-500-400-300. For Open Section, only rounds 1-7 counted towards mixed doubles. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible; prize limits do not apply to mixed doubles. Open EF for titled players: GMs free; $200 deducted from prize. IMs/WGMs $100; another $100 deducted from prize. Open entry fee, if rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE or foreign FIDE rated: $207 online at chessaction.com by 3/21, $227 by 5/24, $250 at site, or online until 5 pm 5/26. Mailed by 3/21 $215, mailed by 5/13 $235. Phoned to 406-896-2038 by 3/21 $215, by 5/23 $235. US players not rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE: $100 more. U2300 to U1300 Sections EF: $207 online at chessaction.com by 3/21, $227 by 5/25, $215 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 3/21, $235 phoned by 5/23 (entry only, no questions), 4-day $214, 3-day $213, 2-day $212 mailed by 3/21, all $20 more mailed by 5/13. All $250 online until 2 hours before game or at site until 1 hour before game. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Do not mail entry after 5/13. EF $100 less to seniors age 65/over, except in U1000 Section. Under 1000 Section EF: $57 online at chessaction.com by 5/25, $65 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 5/23 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $63, 2-day $62 mailed by 5/13, all $80 online until 2 hours before

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Tournament Life / May game or at site until 1 hour before game. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online or mailed EF $5 less to ICA members; join at il-chess.org. An ICA Tour Event. Special 1 yr US Chess dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Open to Open. 5day schedule (Open only): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 4-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, Rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 3day schedule (U2300 to U1300): Reg. ends Sat 10 am, Rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 2-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): Reg. ends Sun 9 am, Rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 3-day U1000 schedule: Reg. ends Sat 1 pm, Rds. Sat 2 & 6, Sun 10, 2 & 6, Mon 10 & 2. 2-day U1000 schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 9 am, Rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 2. 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: $107-107-107-107, 800937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 5/12 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: See www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. 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. See also chesstour.com/ devices.htm. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Bring set, board, clock if possiblenone supplied. MAY 27, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 MARSHALL $500 FIDE BLITZ (BLZ) 9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. $500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:108:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.

A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, TEXAS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 71ST ANNUAL TEXAS STATE AND AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS 7SS. DFW Airport Marriott South, 4151 Centreport Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76155. $$ 8,350 b/175, full entries in Championship and Amateur sections, one scholastic side event that doesn’t count toward base. Championship: This section is FIDE rated and uses FIDE rules. The tournament will use USCF ratings for pairings and prize purposes. Must be rated 2000 or above by either USCF or Fide to play in this section. Defending Texas State Amateur Champion may also play in this section. Texas Scholastic High School Champions may also play in this section. Foreign unrateds

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may play in this section and at TDs discretion may be required to play in Championship section. G/90 with 30 sec. increment. Foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st round in order to play in Championship section. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. $$ 1,000-500-250, 2200-2399 $750, U2200 $750. Amateur: U2000 & unrated. Rds. 1-7 G/90 with 30 sec increment. $$ 800-400-200. B $$ 600-300-150, C 500-250-125, U1400 $500-250-125, U1200 $400, U1000 $300 Unrated $200. Both: TCA membership required. Other states accepted. EF: $88 if received by 5/19, else $99. $80 Junior(U19) if received by 5/19 else $90 (juniors count as 90% toward base), Senior (over 65)/Handicapped/ additional family participant $52 if receive by 5/19 else $65 (Senior/Handicap/ Additional family participant counts 60% toward base). Add $5 for CC phone entries; pre-reg requires pre-payment. After 5/24 all registration and changes on site only; all changes including withdrawals, $10 after 5/24. 4 day: Reg. Friday 5/27, 6:15 pm-7:15. Rds. Fri: 7:45, Sat: 2:45 pm - 7:30, Sun: 11:00 am - 5:15 pm, Mon: 9:30 am - 2:15 pm. 3 day: Reg. Sat. 5/28, 99:30 am, Rd. 1 at 10 am then merge with 4 day. Foreign Unrated must play in Championship section. Registrations that do not indicate 4 or 3 day schedule will be put in the 3 day. HR: $94/94/94/94, $94 rate includes up to four continental breakfast per room per day, can upgrade to full breakfast for $5 per person, 817-358-1700 or 800-228-9290 reserve by 5/20 and ask for Dallas Chess Club rate. After 5/20 chess rate may not be honored. Free Parking. Up to two 1/2 pt byes available if requested before end of rd. 2 and before receiving full point bye, but byes for both rds. 6 AND 7 not permitted. K-12 Scholastic on Saturday, 5/28. 5-SS, Rds. G/30 d5, EF: $29 by 5/19, $45 after; Pre-reg. requires pre-payment. After 5/24 all registration and changes on site only; all changes $10 after 5/20. No refunds after 5/24, $10 handling fee for refunds before 5/24. Entries do not count toward base in Championship and Amateur. Registration 8:15-8:45 am, Rd. 1 at 9:30 am, rest ASAP with small lunch break. Sections: K-12 Championship and K-12 U1000. Prizes: Trophies to top 12 individuals, top five teams in each section. K-12 U1000 also top three unrateds. Medals to those who do not win a trophy. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: Barb Swafford, 214-632-9000, [email protected] www.dallaschess.com W. FIDE.

Unrated limit $200. U1600: $500-250-125, U1400 $150-75 Unrated limit $150. U1300: $400-200-100 U1100 $100 Unrated limit $100. Entry Fee: All Sections except U1300 $89 by May 13, $94 by May 20, $99 by May 26, $104 later and at site. Re-entry $52 for all players, except no re-entry in FIDE Sections. GMs free; IMs/WGMs $10 less; FMs/WIMs $20 less; $10 less to seniors age 65/over & Siblings, except in U1300 Section. U1300 Section entry fee $20 less. Time control: Open/U2200/U1900/U1600: 4-day Schedule: May 27-30: 7SS 40/90;SD/30;+30sec inc. 3-day Schedule: May 28-30 Rd. 1 G/45;+30, Rds. 2-3 Sat G/90;+30, Rds. 4-7 Sun/Mon 40/90; SD/30;+30sec inc. U1300 plays only 2-day G/90 d5. Round times: 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7 pm, Rds. Fri 8 pm, Sat 11am - 5:30pm, Sun 10am - 4:30pm, Mon 9:30am – 3:30pm. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10am, Rds. 1-3 Sat 11am-2pm-7pm and Rd. 4-7 follows 4-day schedule. Under 1300 2day schedule only (Reg. ends 10am, Rds. Sat 11am-3pm-7pm, Sun 9:30am-1:30pm-5:30pm). Byes: Up to two 1/2pt byes available in all sections, must commit 1 hour before start of rd. 4 (by Sun 8:30am). HR $80/night if reserved by May 13th. Reservations 1-800-228-9290 or 703471-9500, mention Chess Tournament. More information/Online registration: www.cherryblossomchess.com. Mail checks (payable to Capital Area Chess.) to CHERRY BLOSSOM CLASSIC/ Attn. Capital Area Chess, PO Box 223582, Chantilly, VA 20151. Email info only: Anand Dommalapati, [email protected]. Boards and sets provided in ALL sections. Clocks supplied in the Open section. Two Side Events: Sat May 28. 4th Cherry Blossom Classic Scholastic. 4-or-5-SS. Sections: K-3 U600, K5 U800, K-8 U1000, K-12 U1200. K-3 and K-5 plays 4-or-5 Rounds G/30 d5. K-8 and K-12 plays 2-or-3 Rounds G/30 d5 and 2 Rounds G/45 d5. $30 by May 20 online, $35 by May 26, $40 after May 26 and onsite. Trophies to Top 5 in each section and other Class Trophies, Medals to 2.5 points and above. Onsite Reg. closes 9:30am. Rounds 10am and ASAP. Awards approx 5:30pm or after that section finishes. Sun Night Blitz May 29 – 4th Cherry Blossom Classic FIDE Blitz (see also TLA for this Cherry Blossom Classic Grand Prix 10 Enhanced tnmt.) G/3;+2; 5 Round Double Swiss. $$200-100 Top U2400/U2200/U2000/U1800: $50 each. Highest USCF rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings & prizes. EF: Enter online $25 by May 27 online or onsite; $30 after May 27th and onsite by 9:15pm. Rounds start 9:30pm Max 1 byes allowed, req at entry.



MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, VIRGINIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 4TH CHERRY BLOSSOM CLASSIC Marriot Dulles Airport Hotel, 45020 Aviation Dr., Dulles, VA 20166. A VCF Cup Event. 5 Sections - 7-SS in 4 sections (4-day or 3-day): Open, U2200, U1900 and U1600; 6-SS in U1300 (2-day only – Sat and Sun). Open & U2200 FIDE Rated - Strictly follows FIDE Laws of Chess; USCF Ratings used for Pairings and Prizes in all sections. Prizes $$7500 b/140 (reentries count as half, U1300 count as 3/4 entry), Open Section $2400 Unconditionally Guaranteed, Minimum $5970 GTD (70% each prize gtd in Other Sections). Open: (100% GTD) $1000-500-300-150 U2300 $300150. Minimum USCF/FIDE 2100 Rating (Juniors/K-12 Min 2000) to play in Open Section. U2200: $800-400-200 U2000 $300-150. USCF/FIDE Minimum 1800 to play in U2200 Section. U1900: $600-300-150 U1700 $200-100

MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) 2016 LINA GRUMETTE MEMORIAL DAY CLASSIC 6-SS, 3-day 40/100, SD/60 d10; 2-day rds. 1-3 G/60 d2 then merges. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2280 South Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91761. $10,000 b/200, 50% of each prize guaranteed. In five sections: Open: $$T+1700- 750-400-300-200, U2400 400, U2200 700-300-200. Premier (under 2000): $$750-300-200-100. Amateur (Under 1800): $$750-300- 200-100. Reserve (Under 1600): $$750-300-200-100. Booster (Under 1400/unrated): $$400-200-100, U1200 150, Unr 150. (Unrated may win unrated prizes only.) EF: $88 by 5/26, $99 at door. Booster (U1400) section EF: $72 by 5/26, $85 door. Reg.: ends 9:30am 5/28, 8:30 AM, 5/29. Rds.: 3-day: 10-5, 10-5, 9:30-4:30. 2-day: 9-11:302 (G/60 d2), then merges with 3-day at 5. All: SCCF membership req.

See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14 ($18 adults, $13 youth with print mag, $3 youth w/o mag), OSA: $25 Best Game prize, all sections eligible. 1 half-point bye if requested at least 1 round in advance, rd. 6 must be requested with entry. HR: $95.99, comp breakfast (909) 930-5555, www.hiexpressontario.com, code MDC, reserve by 4/27. Parking Free. Free WiFi, airport shuttle. Info: [email protected]. On-line entry: www.scchess.com. Ent: SCCF, 12714 Bloomfield Ave., Apt. #178, Norwalk, CA 90650. State Championship Qualifier.

A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, MASSACHUSETTS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 85TH MASSACHUSETTS OPEN 6SS, 40/100, SD/60 d5 (2-day schedule, G/45 d5 in rounds 1-3). No 2day schedule in Championship sect. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road West, Marlboro (I-495, exit 24B, Rt. 20W, one mile from exit). $$6,000 b/120 paid entries ($25 off entries count half), 75% G. Prizes in Championship sect. are 100% G. 4 sects. Championship (open to players rated 1800 or above): $2,000-800-400, top U2300 $450. FIDE. 3-day schedule only. Under 2100: $400-200, top U1950 $200. Under 1800: $400-200, top U1650 $200. Under 1500: $300-150, top U1350 $150, top U1200 $150. State championship title to high scoring Mass. resident or student in each sect. Unrated prize limits: $200 in U2100, $150 in U1800, $100 in U1500, can’t win title. EF: $55 for 3-day, $54 for 2-day if mailed by 5/23 or online by 5/26, $70 at site. GMs and IMs free. $25 discount to players in U1500 sect. rated under 1000 or unrated. 3day Schedule: Reg. Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Rds. Sat. 10:30 & 5, Sun. 10:30 & 5, Mon. 10 & 4. 2-day Schedule (U2100 to U1500 only): Reg. Sun. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Rds. Sun. 10:30, 1, 3 & 5, Mon. 10 & 4. Schedules merge in round 4. Byes: 1-6, limit 2, rounds 4-6 must commit before rd. 2. Massachusetts Blitz Championship: Sun. 5/29, 5SS (dbl), G/5 d0. Blitz rated but higher of blitz and regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. EF $10 if playing in main tnmt., else $15. 75% of EFs returned as prizes. Reg. ends 9:15 p.m., 1st rd. at 9:30 p.m., others ASAP. Bye allowed 1st rd. Scholastic Sections: K-12 U1500 and K-12 U800 on Sat. 5/28, K3 U1000 and K-3 U400 on Sun. 5/29, K-6 U1400 and K-6 U600 on Mon. 5/30. Each is 4SS, G/30 d5. EF: $20 if mailed by 5/23 or online by 5/26, $25 at site. Reg. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., 1st rd. at 11 a.m., others ASAP. Trophies to top 3 in each sect. Medals to players scoring 3+ points and not winning a trophy. All: MACA membership required for Mass. residents ($12 adult, $6 jr. U18, add $8 for optional Chess Horizons subscription). MACA Annual Meeting: Mon. 5/30 at 9:30 a.m. HR: $119-119 standard, 149-149 deluxe, reserve by 5/4 and mention chess tnmt. 508-460-0700 or 888-543-9500. Ent: payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt. 12, Nashua, NH 03062, or enter online (PayPal) at www.MassChess.org. Info: send email to [email protected] or call 603-891-2484. Day of the tournament call 603-557-1732. W.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) BEST OF THE WEST CHAMPIONSHIP 6SS, 40/120 sd30 d5 (2-day rds. 1-3 G/61 d5 merge in rd4). Marriott, 2700 Mission College Bl., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Prize: $16,000 b/250 (60% Guar). 6 sections. Open (2000+ FIDE rated): 2000 1200 700 300 150, u2300 500 300 150. 1800-1999, 1600-1799: 1,500-800-500-200100. 1400-1599: 1,000-500-300-200-100. u1400: $800, 500, 300, 150, 100 u1200 $300-200-100. Unr capped at 300 exc in Open. EF by 5/23: 129, Onsite +25, Play-up +30 (max 100 rating diff). Reentry: 50. Econ Opt: 99 & 50% calc prize (not avail in Open). GMs/IMs free: prize-EF. May 2016 Supp, CCA min & TD disc to place players. Sched: 3-day Reg. Sa 10-10:45a, Rds. Sa/Su 11a 5p, M 10a 3:30p; 2-day Reg. Su 8:30-9a, Rds. Su 9:30a 12n 2:30p 5p M 10a, 3:30p. Max three 1/2-pt byes, Rd. 56 byes must commit bef rd. 1. Ent: Bay Area Chess, 2050 Concourse Dr. #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Rfnd fee 20. Info: BayAreaChess.com/bestwest. E: [email protected]. W.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, WASHINGTON TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 WASHINGTON OPEN 6SS, 40/120, SD/30 d10 (2-Day Option, Rds. 1-3, G/60 d10). Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036. $$7,000 Gtd. 3 Sections: OPEN: FIDE Rated, $700-500-350-300-250, U2100: $250150, U1900: $250-$150, Top Female: $60, Top Senior 50+: $60. RESERVE (U1800): $450-350-300-200-150, U1650: $200-100, U1500: $200-$100, Top Female: $60, Top Senior 50+: $60. BOOSTER (U1400): $350-250200-150-100, U1200: $100-60, U1000: $100-$60, Unrated: $100-60, Top Female: $60, Top Senior 50+: $60. Upset Prize: $100-60, all sections eligible. Unrated players may only win 1st-5th in OPEN or Unrated prize in BOOSTER. Foreign ratings used for players with no USCF rating. EF: OPEN $130, RESERVE $120, BOOSTER $110. Deduct $10 if postmarked or online by 5/21. Deduct $20 if postmarked or online by 4/30. Free entry for GMs, IMs, WGMs. Special Medal Only EF (Juniors U21): $55 by 4/30, $65 by 5/21, $75 at site. 3-Day Schedule: Registration Sat (05/28) 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: Sat 11am & 5:30pm, Sun 11am & 5:30pm, Mon 9:30am & 3:30pm. 2-Day Schedule: Registration Sun (05/29) 8-8:30am. Rds.: Sun 9:00am, 11:45am, 2:30pm then merges with 3-Day Schedule. Bye: limit 2, request before end of Rd. 2. Memb. Req’d: $25 ($19 juniors). OSA. ENT: Checks payable to Washington Chess Federation. Mail to: Dan Mathews, 749 Somerset Ln., Edmonds, WA 98020-2646. Info: [email protected], 425-218-7529. Enter online: www.nwchess.com/OnlineRegistration. W. MAY 29, ILLINOIS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) CHICAGO OPEN BLITZ (BLZ) 5SS, G/5 d0, double round, 10 games. Westin North Shore Hotel (see Chicago Open). $$ 2000 guaranteed: $400-200-100, U2300/Unr $220110, U2100/Unr $200-100, U1900 $180-90, U1700 $150-70, U1500 $120-60. EF: $40 by 7 pm 5/29, $50 by 9:30 pm 5/29. GMs free; $40 from prize. Enter at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9:30 pm, rds. 10 pm, 10:40, 11:10, 11:40, 12:10. 1 bye allowed (1 point out of 2), must give notice before rd. 2. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes.

MAY 29, VIRGINIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) 4TH CHERRY BLOSSOM CLASSIC FIDE RATED BLITZ! (BLZ) Side Event to 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (May 27-30). Marriot Dulles Airport Hotel, 45020 Aviation Dr., Dulles, VA 20166. Sunday May 29th. G/3;+2; 5 Rounds Double Swiss. $$200-100 Top U2400, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. Highest USCF rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings & prizes. EF: Enter online $25 by May 27th online or onsite. $30 after May 27th and onsite by 9:15pm. Rounds start 9:30pm Max 1 byes allowed, req at entry. More information/Online registration: www.cherryblossomchess.com. Mail checks (payable to Capital Area Chess) to Cherry Blossom Classic, Attn. Capital Area Chess, PO Box 223582, Chantilly, VA 20151. Email info only: Anand Dommalapati, [email protected].

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 3-5, NORTH CAROLINA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 1ST ANNUAL CAROLINAS CLASSIC 5-SS, G/110; inc.30 for Championship; G/120 d5 for other sections. Hilton Charlotte University Place, 8629 J.M. Keynes Dr., Charlotte, NC 28262 (704) 547-7444, mention chess for $101 rate until May 24, 2016 ($15 off entry fee if staying at hotel (2 per room). $10,000 in total prizes UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED! CHAMPIONSHIP section (FIDE rated): $1,200-700-400; $200 bonus to clear winner or $100 to tie-break winner; $100 to top NC and SC finisher; U2200 (class prize): $450-200; Class A: $1,000-500-200-100; Class B: $1,000-500-200-100; Class C: $900-450200-100; Class D/E: $700-400-200; U1200 (class prize): $200-100; Can play up if within 100 points of next section. EF: $89 if received by May 24th; $99 thereafter; GM-IM free with no deduction if committed by May 1st ($90 deduction after). RDS.: Round 1: Friday at 7:30 pm or Saturday at 9:30 am (G/75 d5); then Saturday 1-7, Sunday 10-4. Two half-point byes allowed (except rd. 5) must be requested before Rd. 2. Advance Entry: Online registration available at www.charlottechesscenter.org. Alternately: mail checks to Charlotte Chess Center, 1800 Camden Rd., Suite 108, Charlotte, NC 28203. Onsite entry: June 3rd from 5-6:45 pm and June 4th from 8:15-9:00 am. Saturday Scholastic Open to K-12 rated U1000. 4 Rd-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $20 by May 24, $30 thereafter. Rounds: 10:00 am-11:15 am-1:00 pm-2:15 pm. Trophies: top 10. INFO: charlottechesscenter.org. (980) 265-1156. Open Section FIDE-rated and played under strict FIDE rules. No smoking including electronic cigarettes.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, MICHIGAN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 2016 ANNUAL UNIVERSAL LATE SPRING SWISS Site: Edward Village-Michigan Hotel (formerly the Royal-Dearborn Hotel and Convention Center and the Adoba Hotel), Dearborn, MI (Lodg/Dir below). 3 Sections: OPEN, U1600, U1OOO (Sat. only). 5SS. (4-SS in U1000 Section). 2- & 3-Day Schedules Top Section FIDE-Rated. USCF and MCA (or any State) memberships required—can be purchased on site. Prize Fund: $3,200. Online Registration available at www.onlineregistration.cc. EF by Tues, May 31st, add $10 after, IM’s/GM’s FREE! ($75 EF deducted from prize): 3-Day Open: $75. 3Day U1600: $55. 2-Day Open: $76. 2-Day U1600: $56. Up to TWO 1/2-point byes available—must be requested prior to start of RD. 3. Schedules merge after Rd. 2. TL: 3-Day Schedules: G/135 d5. 2-Day Schedules: Rds. 1-2, G/40 d5. Rds. 3-5, G/135 d5. RDS.: 3-Day Schedules: Fri, 7 PM. Sat, 11-5. Sun, 10-3:30. 2-Day Schedules: Sat, 11:30-1:30-5. Sun, 10-3:30. REG.: 3-Day Schedules: Fri, 4:30-6 PM. 2-Day Schedules: Sat, 9-10:30 AM. $$: $3,200 (b/40 per section; b/min. 6 per prize section): OPEN: $1,850: 1st-2nd-3rd: $600-$400-$250. Top X, A, B, -U1600/Unr: $150 each. U1600: $1,350: 1st-2nd-3rd: $450-$250-$150. TOP C, D, E, U1000/UNR: $125 each. UNR eligible only for UNR and Overall prizes. Bring boards, pieces, clocks! None supplied except for U1000 section. Book Vendor on site will have supplies, sets, clocks, books, software, accessories for sale. *U1000 Section (1 day only): Sat, 6/4. 4-SS. EF by Tues, 5/31: $25; add $10 after. TL: G/30 d5. RDS.: 11:30-1:30-3:004:30. REG.: 8:30-10am. $$: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Top U800, U600, U400. LODG/DIR: Edward Village-Michigan Hotel (formerly the RoyalDearborn Hotel and Convention Center and the ADOBA Hotel), 600 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126. Located N. of Michigan Ave., S. of Hubbard St, E. of Evergreen Rd., W. of Southfield Rd. For maps, go online to: www.mapquest.com or www.yahoo.com. Guest Room Rate: $102 by May 2nd, after if rooms are still available. Reserve online at [email protected] or call (313) 5923622. Ask for the Late Spring Chess Rate. Entries & Info: Mrs. Marcie Kahn, All The King’s Men, at (586) 558-4790 or Dr. Ed Mandell at (248) 635-2375 (Cell). Email: [email protected]. CELL PHONE/HEADSET RULES: Cell phones cannot be on your person while in tournament room. They may be in your closed bag or backpack in off or in silent mode. INFRACTION: deduct 1/2 the remaining time or game forfeiture if less than 10 minutes remaining on clock; automatic forfeiture for 2nd infraction. Spectators will be subjected to expulsion for the remainder of the event for any offense. Headphones cannot be used if opponent objects for any reason and cannot be used in the last round by players with a plus score. Player must be willing to present same to TDs for examination at any time. Failure to do so will result in removal from tournament without refund. Rules Posted at Site.

A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, OHIO TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 2016 GEM CITY OPEN - HERITAGE EVENT 5-SS, 40/90, SD/60 d5 (2-day schedule, rd. 1 G/90 d5) at Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402. PRIZES GUARANTEED TWO (2) sections: OPEN (FIDE Rated) $1200, 800, 600, 501, 401; U2000: $400, 300 U1800. $800, 600; U1600: $500; U1400: $400; U1200: $300 EF: 3day $90, 2-day $91 if mailed or registered online by 5/27, then $108 online or at site 2 or 3 day. Free to 2400 & above-($90 deducted from winnings), DCC mbrs $5 disc. Ohio Grand Prix event, OCA members deduct $3 from

EF. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri. 5- 6:30pm, Rds: Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm, 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am, 3pm. 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat. 8:30- 9:30am. Rd1 at 10am, then merges with 3-day. Re-entry: $33. Any player who loses Fri night may re-enter for $33 and loss will not count in tournament standings. One 1/2 pt bye available in Rds. 1-4 (request prior to R1). Unrated players may play in any section with prizes limited to 1/3 except in OPEN with balance to next player(s). Grand Hotel (4th and Ludlow - 1.5 blocks from tournament site) is converting to a Doubletree Hotel and offering rooms for the 2016 GCO / Gem City Open for only $79 per nite plus tax. Call 937.461.4700 and ask for Ms. Nicole Perez from 7am-3pm. Most rooms are Kings, a few have two Queens. FREE COFFEE, TEA, & Donuts Sunday Morning at the Dayton Chess Club for players, parents, and spouses. ENTRIES Mail to Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402 or register online at www.DaytonChessClub.com. No cks at site.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, FLORIDA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 8TH SUMMER SOLSTICE OPEN 5SS, Open section G/90+30 sec. incr., All other sections but U1100 G/120 d5, U1100 section G/90 d5 (2-day Option all sections Rd. 1 G/60 d5). La Quinta Inn and Suites, 3701 N. University Dr., Coral Springs. $$6,400 b/170 paid entries, 55% min. Gtd. Open: $800/Trophy-500-400, U2300/Unr. $300. FIDE. U2050: $700/Trophy-400-200, U1950 $150. U1750: $700/Trophy-400-200, U1650 $150. U1450: $600/Trophy-350-200, U1350 $150. U1100: Trophies for 1st to 3rd, 1st U900, 1st U700, Medals to all others. Top Senior Prize (among all cash prize sections, must be at least 55 on June 3): $200. Unr. may enter Open, U1450 or U1100 only. EF: $79 by May 31, $10 more later and on-site, GMs & IMs free ($79 deducted from prize). U1100 section $39 by May 31, $10 more later and on-site. Re-entry cash prize sections $40. Reg.: Ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Rds.: 3-Day 1st Rd. Fri. 7:30; 2-Day 1st Rd. Sat 10; 2nd Rd. Sat. 1:15; 3rd Rd. all sections but U1100 6:30, 3rd Rd. U1100 5:45; 4th Rd. Sun. 9:30; 5th Rd. all sections but U1100 2:30, 5th Rd. U1100 1:45. 2 1/2 pt. byes, if req’d before rd. 2. Blitz Tourn: G/3 d2, Sunday at 8:00 p.m.; EF $15 for those in main tourn., $25 for all others. HR: $79 by Cut-off Date, Includes free breakfast & Internet, 954-753-9000, Ext. 6. Ent: Boca Raton Chess Club, 2385 Executive Ctr. Dr., Ste. 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. $10 service charge for refunds. Online entry & add’l info: www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351.

A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 4-5, KENTUCKY TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 2016 KENTUCKY OPEN ARGI Financial Group, 2110 High Wickham Pl., Louisville, KY 40245. 5SS, Sections: Open, U1800, U1400. Time Control: G/90 d5. Prizes: Open: $500-300-100, Expert $100, Class A $100; U1800 $250-150, U1600 $100; U1400 $150-75, U1000/Unrated $50; prizes based on 60 paid entries. ( Unrated players only allowed in bottom section.) Entry Fee: $45. KCA members $40 - if you played in last year’s Ky Open and are a Ky resident then you are a KCA member. Advance Registration: Mail entries to Randas Burns, 7715 Ashton Park Circle, Louisville, KY 40228. Make checks out to “KCA”. Or you can sign up online at kcachess.net (click on “more options” and link will be there). All entries must be received by June 2nd. Onsite Registration: Saturday June 3rd 8:00-9:30am. Rds.: Sat 10:00am, 2:00, 5:30. Sun 9:00am, 2:30. KCA meeting between 4th and 5th round at 1:00. Byes: Maximum two halfpoint byes, must commit before round 3. Hotels - Holiday Inn (502) 426-2600, Ramada Plaza (502) 491-4830, Drury Inn (502) 326-4170. Bring sets, boards, and clocks. Top 4 Ky players will be invited to the Adult State Championship. Top 2 Junior players will be invited to the Junior State Championship. Questions: Randas Burns 502-500-7493.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 4-5, TENNESSEE TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 MEMPHIS OPEN 5SS, G/90 d5. SIDE EVENT: Sat., 6/4: Scholastic Tourn. (K-12). Lausanne Collegiate School, 1381 W. Massey Rd., Memphis, TN 38120. Main Event Sat. & Sun., June 4-5. No Entry Fee for GMs, WGMs, IMs and WIMs. PRIZES: $4,000 b/80 full-pd. ent., $2,000 gtd. 3 Sects: OPEN: $800+plaque550-350-200; U1800: $600+plaque-400-200-100; U1400/Unr*: $450+plaque-200-100-50; *Unrated players may only win 50% of the prize fund unless playing in the Open Sect. Plaque winners determined by USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks. Byes: Avail. all Rds., must commit before Rd. 3. Reg. Sat. 9-9:30am. Rds: Sat. 10-2-6; Sun. 9-1. EF: $59 by 5/27. $69 thereafter and at site. Re-Entry Fee: $20, avail. up to Rd. 3 in all sects. 3 Re-entries count as one additional entry for prize fund. CAJUN BOUNTY: Defeat the top ranked player in the Open Sect. and win free entry to our next tournament! FREE GIFT to oldest player and to player who travels farthest to Main Event! MEMPHIS OPEN SCHOLASTIC INDIVIDUAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS, Sat., 6/4: Open to all K-12 individual players; 4SS, G/30 d5. 4 Sects: U1200, U800, U500, RESERVE (Unrated). Reg: Sat. 10-10:30am; Rd. 1 at 11am – other rds. will immed. follow. Prizes: Trophies to top 5 individuals in each section. All non-trophy winners receive a souvenir chess medal. USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks will decide trophy and medal placements for winners of all schol. sections. EF for Schol. Tourn: $20 by 5/27; $25 thereafter and at site. Hotel Rate: $119 (1 and 2-bedroom suites avail.), Homewood Suites by Hilton Memphis-Germantown, 7855 Wolf River Blvd., Germantown, TN 38138. Ph: 901-751-2500, mention chess tourn. and reserve by May 20th to assure group rate. ENT: On-line registration and printable entry form at www.cajunchess.com, click on “Tournaments,” or mail entry form to Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654. Info or Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971. Email: [email protected]. Major credit cards accepted (no checks at site). JUNE 5, CONNECTICUT TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 THOMAS E. HARTMAYER MEMORIAL Castleman Building, University of Connecticut, 261 Glenbrook Road, Storrs Mansfield CT 06269. In 2 Sections, Open: 5SS, G/40 d5, $$GTD: $500- 300-200-150. $100 bonus to clear first. 1st U2225 $150, 1st U2025

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Tournament Life / May $150. U1825: 5SS, G/40 d5, $$GTD: $300-200-150-100. 1st U1625 $100, 1st U1325 $100. ALL: EF: $60 if received by 6/4/16; $80 cash onsite 8:15-9am. No checks onsite. Rds.: 9:30am-11:10am-1pm-2:40pm-4:20pm. Byes: First four rounds when requested before the end of registration (9am). ENT: www.uconnchess.uconn.edu/news.html. INFO: Jan van de Mortel, 860-617-7584, jvdmortel@ yahoo.com. June 2016 Rating Supplement used for pairings and prizes.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 10-12, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 CAN-AM INTERNATIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT 5SS; G/115 d5. Wick Student Center, 4380 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14226. $10,500 guaranteed prize fund in 4 sections; Open [FIDE rated]: $1500, 1000, 700, 500, 300; U2000: $1100, 800, 550, 350, 200; U1700: $1000, 700, 500, 250, 150; U1400: $350, 250, 150, 100, 50. Unrated limited to 3rd place prize in their section. EF [by June 3]: Open - $75, U2000 $65, U1700 - $60, U1400 - $50. After June 3, add $10 each section. Cash only on site. Early Canadian entries at par. GM’s free entry. On-site registration Sat. 8:30 - 9:30 am. Registrants after 9:30 Sat. must take a 1/2 point bye 1st round. Rounds at: Saturday 10:00; 2:30; 7:00 Sunday: 10:00; 2:30; 1/2 point byes available for rounds 1, 2, 3, and, 4, if requested prior to round 2 (limit of 2 byes). US Chess membership required. FIDE rules apply to Open section, all other sections, US Chess Official Rules, 6th ed. in effect. Must use highest of US Chess, FIDE or CFC rating & US Chess ‘back’ rating if renewing. Friday 6:00 pm blindfold-simul event with Grandmaster Robert Hungaski – 6 boards, spectators welcome. Accommodation, direction and registration information at www.LivngWoodChess.com. Bring sets and clocks; none provided.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 10-12 OR 11-12, FLORIDA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 ORLANDO SUNSHINE OPEN & SCHOLASTIC Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., Orlando 32819. $8,000/b140 (Scholastic=1/2). 60% Guaranteed. 5SS, G/120 d5 (2day. Rnd 1 G/60 d5). 4 Sections: Premier: $1000-700-400, U2200 $400-300; U2000: $700-400-300, U1800 $400-300; U1600: $700-400300, U1400 $400-300; Scholastic U1200: $400-300-150, U1000 $100, U800 $50. Trophy to top each age “7 & under” thru 14 with at least 2 players. Unrateds limited to $100, unless Place prize in Premier. Rated players can play-up one section. Special OCA Awards TBD. EF: $89, Scholastic U1200: EF: $45; After June 5, EF: $100 ($55 for Scholastic), plus $5 if paid onsite; FREE EF for GMs ($100 deducted from any prize won); CFCC Memb EF discount: $10 ($5 for Jr/Sr) and part of CFCC Grand Prix with $600 additional prizes. Reg.: ends 1/2 hr. before 1st Rd. Scholastic (Sat & Sun only). Rnd. 1: 7pm Fri (or 10am Sat at G/60;d5). Re-entry $40. Rds. 2 thru 5: Sat 1 & 6, Sun 9 & 2. 1/2-pt. byes if req’d before Rnd. 2 (max 2). HR: $109 (407) 351-2420; (Mention “Chess”, No Resort Fee nor WiFi), or http://tinyurl.com/June2016Hotel. Reserve by May 11. (72-hr Cancellation penalty.) Free Parking for all. Ent: CFCC, c/o Harvey Lerman, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751 or online at https://onlineregistration.cc (by 6/9). Info: call (407)629-6946 (407670-9304 onsite cell) or www.centralflchess.org.

8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. JUNE 17-19, LOUISIANA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 2016 NOT-A-SENIOR-NOT-A-JUNIOR OPEN 5SS, G/90 i30 (Game in 90 minutes with 30-second increment.) Open Sect. is FIDE rated using FIDE Rules. Open to all players ages 21 to 49 by start date of tournament (6/17/2016). SIDE EVENT: Blitz Tournament: Sat., 6/18, at 7pm (details below). Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062, Ph: 504-469-5000 (hotel is directly across from the New Orleans Int’l. Airport with free hotel/airport shuttle service). HR: $117 for single, double, triple or quad – mention Cajun Chess Tournament and reserve by May 23 to assure group rate. Free parking and free basic internet in each room. June 2016 USCF Supplement Ratings used. SECTS & PRIZES: $3,000 b/70 full-paid ent. OPEN: $500-350-250 (U2200): $200. U2000: $400-300-200 (U1800): $100. U1600/Unr.: $300-200-100 (U1400): $100. EF: $60 by 6/1/16; $70 by 6/8/16; $80 thereafter and at site; Onsite Reg: Fri. 6/17 from 2-3pm. Rds: Fri. 4pm; Sat. 9am & 2pm; Sun. 10am & 3pm. BYES: 1/2-point bye may be taken for any Round; limit of 2 half-pt. byes allowed but must commit to any byes prior to the start of Round 3. BLITZ SIDE EVENT: Sat., 6/18, 1st Round at 7pm. 5DSS, G/5 d0 – USCF Blitz Rated (June 2016 Supplement Blitz Ratings used). One Section Only. PRIZES: 70% of EFs returned as Cash Prizes. Blitz EF: $15 by 6/8; $20 thereafter and at site. ENTRIES: On-line registration, printable entry form, and more detailed info at www.cajunchess.com, or mail entry form to Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654. Info or Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted (no checks at site). Please bring your own chess boards, sets and clocks; chess vendor will be on site. FIDE.


JUNE 11, TENNESSEE TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 REA HAYES OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT 4SS, G/60 d5. Bethel Bible Village, 3001 Hamill Rd., Chattanooga (Hixson), TN 37343. $1,000 Guaranteed. Open: $250-150, Top A $75 if 2 or more players, Top B $75 if 2 or more players, Top U1600 $50. EF $30/40 at site. Reserve U1400 and below: $175-100, Top E $50 if 2 or more players, Top U1000 $45, Top Unrated $30. EF: $25/35 at site. Rds.: 9:00, 11:15, 2:15, 4:30 Eastern. Ent/Info: Go to www.chattanoogachess.org or e-mail entries to [email protected] or contact Malcolm Estrada, P. O. Box 1102, Chattanooga, TN 37401, 423-280-9526; [email protected]

JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, VIRGINIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 5TH ANNUAL CONTINENTAL CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Hyatt Dulles, 2300 Dulles Corner Blvd., Herndon, VA 20171. Free parking, free airport shuttle. $20,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 7 sections: Master (2200/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2400 $800400. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700-400-200. Class A (18001999/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1400-700400-200. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200-600-400-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $500250-150-100, plaques to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Rated players may play up one section. Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $150 in E, $300 D, $450 C, $600 B, or $750 A. Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 6/18. Top 6 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 6/15, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions) by 6/13, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 6/8, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. GMs $100 from prize. Class E Section EF: all $50 less than above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year US Chess dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $50; not available in Master Section. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; Master must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $95-95, 1-888-421-1442 (corrected), reserve by 6/3 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 347201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.



JUNE 11-12, IOWA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 AMES OPEN 5SS, G/90 i30. USCF and FIDE rated. Site: Hotel 1400, 1400 S. Dayton Pl., Ames, IA 50010. EF: $45 online at www.onlineregistration.cc by June 9, $55 on-site. Home state membership required. Prizes: $200+trophy, $150, U1900 $100, U1700 $100. Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Rds.: Sat. 10:00-2:307:30 Sun. 10:00-3:00. Visit iowa-chess.org for complete information.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 11-12, WISCONSIN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 MILWAUKEE SUMMER CHALLENGE V 5SS, G/120 d5 in top 3 sections: Master/Expert (closed section), U2000, U1500. 4SS, G/60 d6 in U1000 section. Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Road, Pewaukee, WI; 1-800-247-6640; (Mention Southwest Chess Club for $139 room rate, including Waterpark access). EF: $40 in top 3 sections, $25 in U1000. All $5 more after 6/10. $$GTD: Master/Expert = 1st-$300, 2nd-$200, 3rd-$100. U2000=1st-$150, U1500=1st-$80, U1000=1st-$50. Goddesschess Prizes for females. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.: Top 3 sections-Saturday, June 11: 10:00 am, 2:30 pm, 7:00 pm, Sunday June 12: 10:00am-3:00 pm. Rds.: U1000 Saturday, June 11: 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:00 pm. ENT: Robin Grochowski, 3835 E. Morris Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110 or [email protected]. Questions: TD Tom Fogec 414-405-4207. JUNE 16-19, LOUISIANA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 2016 U.S. SENIOR OPEN See Nationals. JUNE 17, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 MARSHALL $500 FIDE BLITZ (BLZ) 9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. $500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-

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JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, OHIO TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) 2016 COLUMBUS OPEN 5-SS, G/30/90, SD/60 d5 (2-day schedule, rds. 1 -2 G/90 d5), Over $8000 IN PRIZES, UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED. All rounds will be played at the Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210, on the Ohio State University campus. Parking is $7/day at nearby campus parking garages. 3 sections: Open, open to all. G $1500, 1000, 600, 500, 400; U2000, $600, 400; Premier, open to 1799/below: $600, 400; U1600: $600, 400; Reserve, open to 1399/below: $600, 400. All EF: $100 if rec’d by 6/13/2016. $110 at site. Free to Sr. Master/above who complete their schedule. A discount of $3.00 for OCA membership. 3day schedule: Reg. Ends Fri. 6:00 p.m., Rds: Fri. 6:30 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m., 5:00 p.m.; Sun. 9:00 a.m., 3 p.m. 2-day schedule: Reg. Ends Sat. 9:30 a.m. Rd. 1 at 10 a.m. and Rd. 2 at 1:30 p.m., then merges with 3day 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: We were unable to obtain a group rate, so inquire at the area hotels for room rate, and check the internet for rates and proximity. Downtown is about 3 miles from playing site. There is a big event at OSU Stadium this weekend, so book your accommodations as early as possible. ENT:To register online at websites: www.centralchessclub.com. Or www.buckeyechess.com. To register by mail, send to Lou Friscoe, 1623 Glenn Ave., Columbus, OH 43212. Inquires: (614) 486-6856 or (614) 228-8111. Entry forms available at www.centralchessclub.com.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, GEORGIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 CASTLE CHESS GRAND PRIX 5-SS, G/120 d10 (2 day schedule, rd. 1 G/90 d10). Cox Hall Ballroom, Emory University, 569 Asbury Cir., Atlanta, GA 30322. $13,500 G! Seven Sections: Master: $2,100-1250-750-450; U2400: $1050-650; Expert: $900-650-400; Class A: $800-500-300; Class B: $600-400-250; Class

C: $500-300-200; Class D: $400-250-150; U1200: $350-200-100. Official June rating usually used. Unofficial ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Players rated within 100 points of next higher section may up play one section. EF: $79 if received by 6/15. $100 later or at site. Free to GM, IM, or USCF 2400. Unrated players: $50. Re-entry: $50. Cash or check only at site. Unrated may enter any section except Master. Prize limit of $150 in U1200, $200 in Class D, $250 in Class C, $300 in Class B, $350 in Class A, and $400 in Expert to all unrated players and to rated players with fewer than 10 lifetime rated games who are not playing up. Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. 3 day schedule: Reg: 6-6:30pm on 6/17. Rds: 7; 1:30-6:30; 9:30-2:30. 2 day schedule: Reg: 8:30-9am on 6/18. Rd. 1 at 9:30, then merges with 3 day schedule. One 1/2 pt. bye any round. Must commit before playing first game. No changes. Ent: Castle Chess Inc., 5025 Antebellum Dr., Stone Mtn., GA 30087. Make check payable to: Castle Chess Inc. Info: [email protected]; Before June 17: Scott Parker (770-9395030). June 17-19 only: Fun Fong (770-316-8483). HR: see www.castle chess.org Note: Bring sets, boards, clocks. None supplied. All parking at Emory is in either Fishburne or Peavine parking decks. No parking next to Cox Hall. Please allow time to walk from the deck to Cox Hall (the building with the clock tower.) W. JUNE 21, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 MARSHALL MASTERS 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ players. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 GTD: 250-150-100. Top U2400 125, Top U2300 100, Biggest upset $25. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $30. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:3010:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. JUNE 22-23, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 2016 U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN See Nationals. JUNE 23, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) WALTER BROWNE MEMORIAL NATIONAL OPEN BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ) 7 D-SS (14 games), G/3 +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Road, 89109. $5,000 Guaranteed Prize fund! Open: $1000-500-300. U2400 300, U2300 275, U2200 250, U2100 225, U2000 200. Reserve (U1900): $500-300-150, U1700 250, U1600 200, U1500 175, U1400 150, U1200 125, U1000 100. Open section FIDE blitz rated. Must be 3 players eligible for each prize awarded. Unrated eligible for under prizes in open section only. EF: $40 by 6/3, $60 later. REG.: by 6:00 p.m. Rd. 1 at 7:30 p.m. www.VegasChessFestival.com. JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) 2016 NATIONAL OPEN See Nationals.

CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE Visit www.chesstour.com for late news, hotel availability, results, games, minimum ratings, etc. Enter tournaments at chessaction.com. To receive our free email newsletter, see chess calendar.com or chesstour.com. Most tournaments have alternate schedules with less or more days than below. Asterisk means full details in this issueotherwise, see future issues or our website. Events in red offer FIDE norm chances. 5/20-22: New York State Open, Lake George NY* 5/26-30: Chicago Open, Wheeling IL* 6/17-19: Continental Class, Herndon VA* 6/30-7/4: World Open, Philadelphia PA* 7/5-7: World Open Womens Champ, Philadelphia PA* 7/5-10: Philadelphia International, Philadelphia PA* 7/6-10: World Open Senior, Philadelphia PA* 7/9-10: World Open Under 13, Philadelphia PA* 7/15-17: Chicago Class, Wheeling IL* 7/16-17: Schenectady Open, Schenectady NY* 7/22-24: Southern Open, Orlando FL* 7/22-24: Bradley Open, Windsor Locks CT* 7/29-31: Manhattan Open, New York NY* 8/5-7: Northeast Open, Stamford CT* 8/12-14: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA* 8/12-14: Cleveland Open, Cleveland OH* 8/12-14: Pacific Coast Open, Ontario CA* 8/19-21: Southern Chess Congress, Atlanta GA* 8/19-21: Central California Open, Fresno CA* 8/26-28: Atlantic Open, Arlington VA* 8/26-28: Indianapolis Open, Indianapolis IN* 9/3-5: New York State Championship, Albany NY* 9/23-25: Southern Class Championships, Orlando FL 9/23-25: Hartford Open, Windsor Locks CT 10/5-10: Washington Chess Congress, Arlington VA* 10/7-9: Midwest Class, Wheeling IL 10/28-30: Eastern Chess Congress, Basking Ridge NJ 11/11-13: Kings Island Open, Blue Ash OH 11/25-27: National Chess Congress, Philadelphia PA 12/26-29: North American Open, Las Vegas NV For later events, see chesstour.com.

See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14 A State Championship Event! JUNE 25, WISCONSIN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 2ND WISCONSIN OPEN G/60 CHAMPIONSHIP 4SS, G/60 d5. Dual rated. Olympia Resort Hotel, 1350 Royale Mile Rd., Oconomowoc, WI . (1-800-558-9573). All Sections, TC: G/60 d5. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. EF: Open: $37 by 6-23, Reserve (U1600) & Novice (U1000) $22 by 6-23. All EF after 6-23 is $3 more. Prizes: Open: 1st $325 - 2nd $175 - A $120 - U1800 $120. Reserve (U1600) - 1st $100 - 2nd $75 U1300 $50. Novice (U1000) 1st $50 + trophy - 2nd $30 + trophy - Trophies to 1st U800 & U600. Trophies to top WI finisher in each section. Reg.: June 25th 8:30 - 9:30. Mail entries (checks payable to Wisconsin Chess Association or WCA) to Dennis J. Kosterman, 28 Singleton Ct., Madison, WI 53711. Info: [email protected] or 608-770-3133. A Wisconsin Tour Event! wischess.org. JUNE 27, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) 2016 U.S. GAME/10 CHAMPIONSHIP (QC) See Nationals.

An American Classic! A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, PENNSYLVANIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) 44TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN 9SS at luxurious Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, directly across the street from the world famous Reading Terminal Market with over 100 food vendors. In 9 sections. $225,000 guaranteed prizes. Unrated may enter only Open, U2200, U2000, or Unrated Sections. Free analysis of your games by GM Sam Palatnik 6/30-7/4, free GM lectures 9 am 7/2 & 7/3. Open Section, June 30-July 4 only: 40/2, SD/30 d10. Under 2200 to Under 1200 Sections, June 30-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4: 40/2, SD/30 d10 (4-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 3-day option, rds. 1-5 G/35 d10). Under 900 Section & Unrated Section, July 2-4 only: G/60 d10, play separate schedule. Open: $20000-10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-700-600-500, clear winner bonus $500, top FIDE 2300-2449 $5000-2500-1500, top FIDE 2200-2299 $5000-2500-1500. Top FIDE U2200/Unr $5000-2500-1500. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 10 pm 7/4 for title & bonus prize. GM & IM norms possible. FIDE rated. Under 2200/Unr: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated limit $2000. Under 2000/Unr: $12000-6000-30001500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1900 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated limit $1000. Under 1800: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500400-400, top U1700 $2000-1000. Under 1600: $10000-5000-2500-1300900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1500 $2000-1000. Under 1400: $80004000-2000-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1300 $1600-800. Under 1200: $4000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400-400-300-300, top U1000 $1000500. Under 900: $600-400-300-200-100, plaques to top 10. Unrated: $600-400-300-200-100, plaques to top 10. Prize limits: 1) If any post-

event rating posted 6/26/15-6/26/16 was more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $2000. 2) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of 7/16 official list cannot win over $1000 in U1200, $2000 U1400, $3000 U1600 through U2000. Games rated too late for 7/16 official list not counted toward 26 game total. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player “team” score: $3000-1500-700500-300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible; prize limits do not apply to mixed doubles. Entry fee for U2200 through U1400 sections, and Open Section if USCF or FIDE 2200/over: Online at chessaction.com: $308 by 4/15, $318 by 5/15, $328 by 6/27, $350 until 2 hours before first game. Phoned to 406-896-2038: $315 by 4/15, $325 by 5/15, $335 by 6/25. Mailed by 4/15: 5-day $315, 4-day $314, 3-day $313. Mailed by 5/15: 5-day $325, 4-day $324, 3-day $323. Mailed by 6/15: 5-day $335, 4-day $334, 3-day $333. Do not mail entry after 6/15. At site until 1 1/2 hours before first game: all $350; no checks, credit cards OK. GMs in Open: free; $200 deducted from prize. IMs & WGMs in Open: EF $100 less. Open Section EF $100 more if not rated 2200 or over by USCF or FIDE. Under 1200 Section EF: all $100 less than above. Seniors 65/up: all EF $100 less in U1400 or above sections. U900 Section or Unrated Section EF: $68 online at chessaction.com by 6/27, $73 mailed by 6/15 or phoned by 6/25, $80 at site until 1 hour before game or online until 2 hours before game. 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 chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 5-day schedule: Thu 7 pm, Fri 11 am & 6 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 11 am & 6 pm, Mon 10 am & 4:30 pm. 4-day schedule: Fri 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Sat 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6 & 8:30, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. U900 Section, Unrated Section schedule: Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11, 2:30 & 6, Mon 10, 1:30 & 4:30. 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 1/2 hours before your first game. HR: $115-115-135, 215-625-2900, reserve early as chess block may sell out by early June. Parking: Marriott valet parking, about $20/day (60% off regular rate) for first 100 valet parking spaces sold. 925 Walnut (2/5 mile from Marriott), about $10/day Sat & Sun, $15/day other days. Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St. (3/5 mile from Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton Hotel), about $5/day Sat & Sun (free shuttle to/from Mariott may be available, see chesstour.com), $20/day other days. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: See www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. US player ratings: Official July ratings used; June FIDE ratings used for Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. See also chesstour.com/devices.htm. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US. $15 service charge for

refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Awards: Open through U1800 prizes & all plaques awarded 7/4, others mailed by 7/18. Bring set, board, clock if possiblenone supplied.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 QUEENS JULY OPEN 5-SS, G/90 (G/85 d5). All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432. EF: $40, $35 QCC. $200-$100 gtd to top 2, more per Entries. Up to two 1/2 pt byes ok (declare before Rd. 3). REG.: 77:45 pm, Rds.: 8:00 each Fri. ENT: (mail by 6/25/16) Ed Frumkin, 445 E. 14th St., #10D, New York, NY 10009.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 2-4, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) PACIFIC SOUTHWEST OPEN 6-SS, G/90 + 30 second inc. The Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport, Irvine, CA 92612. $12,000 in Prizes, based on 160 players, but 80% of all prizes are guaranteed. 6 Sections. Prizes: Open Sec 1st $1,8001,200-800-400-200, plus BU2300 $400-200; U2200, U2000, U1800 and U1600 Sections ALL: $800-400-200-100; U1400: $400-200-100, plus BU1200 $200-100, Book prize for Best unrated in each section, if any. Open Section will be FIDE rated. Reg.: 9 to 9:45 AM, June official rating list used. No two day or “fast” schedule & no re-entries, but two 1/2 point byes are available, must commit by rd. 4. Rds.: 10 AM & 3 PM Sat, Sun and Mon. EF: $90 Early Bird Special if received by 5/31, $100 from 6/1 to 7/01, $120 after 7/01. No credit cards at door, checks or cash only. Special rate of only $60 if U1400 or unrated. GMs, IMs, WGMs and WIMs all have free entry, but $100 deducted from any prize winnings. Players who forfeit any round are subject to a $25 fine! SCCF membership req’d ($18 Adult; $13 Jr or $3 Jr w/o mag,) for all So Cal residents. Rated Blitz on 7/03 at 8 PM; 3 sections: Open, U2000 and U1600, 8 rounds, G/5 d2; $20 EF, all entry fees returned in prize fund minus rating fee. Entries: SDCC, PO Box 120162, San Diego, CA 92112 or enter online at www.scchess.com. For more info call Chuck Ensey at 858-432-8006 or email me at [email protected]. Hotel Rates: $125, 800-445-8667, if booked by 6/15/16, This event is a State Championship Qualifier.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 2-4, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 2016 SACRAMENTO CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS: 6. FORMAT: Swiss. RATING: Full-K. SITE: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 2224 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, CA. ON-SITE REGISTRATION: 7/2 – 8:30 am - 9:45 am; 7/3 – 8:00 am - 8:45 am. ROUNDS: 3-day: 7/2 – 10 & 3:30, 7/3 – 10:30 & 4, 7/4 – 10 & 3:30. 2-day : 7/3 – 9, 11:15, 1:30, & 4, 7/4 – 10 & 3:30. TIME CONTROLS: 40/100 G/30 +30 inc, 2day: Rounds 1-3, G/50 +10 inc, Rounds 4-6, 40/100 G/30 +30 inc. SECTIONS: Master/Expert (above 1999) - FIDE Rated, Reserve (16001999), Amateur (U1600). ENTRY FEES: $85 postmarked by 6/27. $95

25th annual CHICAGO OPEN

May 26-30 (norms possible), 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, Memorial Day weekend

8 sections, prizes $100,000 unconditionally guaranteed! Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, Wheeling IL - free parking, free lectures by GM John Fedorowicz Open section, 5/26-30: 9 rounds, 40/2, SD/30, d10. U2300 to U1300 section: 7 rounds, 5/27-30, 40/2, SD/30, d10 (3-day option 5/28-30, rds 1-2 G/60, d10; 2-day option 5/29-30, rds 1-4 G/30, d10). All merge & play for same prizes. U1000 section: 7 rounds, 5/28-30 or 29-30, G/90, d10 (2day option, rds 1-4 G/30, d10). Open: $10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-600-500-400400, clear or tiebreak first $300 bonus, top FIDE U2400/unr $2000-1000. FIDE rated, GM and IM norms possible. Under 2300, Under 2100, Under 1900, Under 1700: Each $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. Under 1500, Under 1300: Each $4000-2000-1000-700500-400-300-300-300-300. Under 1000: $1000-500-300-200-200-150-150-100-100100, unr limit $200, trophy to first 10, top U800, U600, U400. Unrateds allowed only in Open, Under 2300, Under 2100 or Under 1000 sections. Unrated prize limit $1000 in U2100. FIDE ratings used for Open, May official USCF for others. Unofficial web ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. If any post-event rating posted 5/25/15-5/25/16 was more than 30 pts over section maximum, prize limit $1500. Prize limits if under 26 lifetime games as of 5/16 official: $1000 U1300, $1500 U1500, $2000 U1700, or $2500 U1900. Mixed Doubles prizes: $2000-1000-500-400-300. Male/female, must average under 2200. Details in TLA.

Entry fee: $227 at chessaction.com by 5/25, $250 until 2 hrs before rd 1 or at site 1 hr before. Open Sect $100 more for US players not rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE. Senior 65/up $100 less, except U1000. Online $5 less to ICA members. Mail, phone or titled: see chesstour.com or TLA. Under 1000 Section: $57 at chessaction.com by 5/25, $80 online by 2 hours before rd 1 or at site until 1 hour before. $15 service charge for refunds. 5-day schedule (Open only): enter Thu to 6 pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 4-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): enter Fri to 6, rds Fri 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 3-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): enter Sat to 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 3-day schedule (U1000): enter Sat to 1 pm, rds Sat 2 & 6, Sun 10, 2 & 6, Mon 10 & 2. 2-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): enter Sun to 9 am, rds Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 2-day schedule (U1000): enter Sun to 9 am, rds Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 2. Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (2 last 4 rds). Open must commit before rd 2, others rd 4. Hotel rates: 1-4/rm $107, 800-937-8461, reserve by 5/12. USCF mem. required: see TLA or chesstour.com. Bring set, board, clock if possiblenone supplied. $2000 guaranteed blitz Sunday 10 pm.

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Tournament Life / May after 6/27. IMs/GMs free. Entrants may play up one section for $10. $5 discount to CalChess members (excluding reentries). Reentry after round 2 of the 3-day schedule: $45. PRIZES: Master/Expert 1st Place $625 & trophy, 2nd Place $400, 3rd Place $350. 1st Place Reserve & Amateur $550 & trophy. Prize fund of $5,100 based on 90 full paid entries (with 75 full paid entries, the prize fund will be $4,100). HOTEL: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, $95 per night, available until 6/17, (916) 923-1100 or 1-888-465-4329, online at www.hiexpress.com/sacramentone, group code SCC. Reserve early, last year the hotel sold out over the tournament weekend. ADVANCE ENTRIES & INFO: John McCumiskey (TD), e-mail: [email protected]; phone: (916) 524-9479. Checks payable to Sacramento Chess Club and mailed to 6700 50th St., Sacramento, CA 95823-1306. Full flyer and advance entries: http://sacramentochess club.org under Weekend Events. OTHER INFO: Wheelchair Access. 07/16 rating list, CCA minimums, and/or TD Discretion. The Master/Expert section FIDE rated and will use FIDE rules, with modifications (information on-site). Please bring clocks. 1/2 point byes available in any round and must be requested before the completion of the previous round. Maximum two 1/2 point byes per entry. 1/2 point byes for rounds 5 & 6 must be requested prior to round 1 and may not be changed. JULY 3, PENNSYLVANIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) WORLD OPEN G/10 CHAMPIONSHIP (QC) 5SS, G/10 d2. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). $1700 guaranteed prizes. $1700 guaranteed. In 2 sections. Open Section: $300-200-100, top U2300 $220, U2100/Unr $200. Under 1900 Section: $200-100-50, top U1700 $130, U1500 $110, U1300 $90. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. GMs free; $40 deducted from prize. Reg.: 6-9 pm, rounds 9:30, 10:10, 10:50, 11:30, 12:10. 1 half point bye available, must commit before rd. 2. Quick-rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher of regular or quick used for pairings & prizes. JULY 4, PENNSYLVANIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) WORLD OPEN BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ) 5SS, G/5 d0 (double round, 10 games). Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections: Open Section: $500-300-200, top U2400 $220-110, U2200/Unr $200-100. Under 2000 Section: $400-200-100, top U1800/Unr $220-110, U1600 $160-80, U1400 $100, unrated limit $200. EF (at site only, no checks): $40 by 7 pm 7/4, $50 after 7 pm 7/4. GMs free; $40 deducted from prize. Reg.: ends 9:15 pm, rounds 9:45 pm, 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12. 1 half point bye available (1 point out of 2); must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 5-7, PENNSYLVANIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) 5TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for location, rates). Open to all females. $2500 guaranteed prizes: $1000-500-300, top U1800/Unr $260, U1500 $240, U1200 $200,

plaques to top 3, 1st U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000. EF: $85 online at chessaction.com by 6/28, $90 mailed by 6/15, $100 at site, or online until 8 am 7/5. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $80 from prize Reg. ends Tue 5pm, rds. Tue 6, Wed 11 & 6, Thu 9 & 2. Bye: OK any round, limit 1 bye, must commit before rd. 2. Special USCF dues: see World Open. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 5-10, PENNSYLVANIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 10TH ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10, open to all. GM & IM norms possible, satisfies FIDE requirement that one GM norm be in an event with only one round per day for a minimum of 3 days. FIDE rated. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107 (see World Open for rates & parking info). $$G 10,000: $3000-1500-1000-700-600-500-400-300200, top FIDE under 2300 or unrated $1200-600. Minimum prize guarantees: $700 to foreign GMs with FIDE ratings 2500/over, $500 to foreign GMs with with FIDE ratings under 2500, $300 to foreign IMs/WGMs (all must complete all 9 games with no byes; limited to first 5 foreign GMs & first 5 foreign IMs/WGMs to enter by 6/24 at chessaction.com). Minimum prize $300 to other GMs (including US) who complete all 9 games with no byes. Players who have forfeited without notice in past CCA Internationals are not eligible for minimum prizes. EF: GMs, IMs, WGMs $50 online at chessaction.com by 6/1, $75 online at chessaction.com by 6/28, $100 at site; $100 deducted from prize (no deduction from minimum prize). Foreign FIDE rated players: $100 online at chessaction.com by 6/1, $125 online by 6/28, $150 at site. USA players FIDE rated 2200/up: $200 online by 6/1, $225 online by 6/28, $250 at site. Others: $300 online by 6/1, $325 online by 6/28, $350 at site. All: Phoned entry (406-896-2038) all $10 more; no phoned entry after 6/28. Mailed entry (Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803) all $10 more; do not mail entry after 6/15. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine: see World Open. Schedule: Late reg. ends Tue 5 pm, rds. Tue 6 pm, Wed 11 & 6, Thu 6, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 am. Two half point byes available (must commit before rd. 2); norm not possible if taking bye. HR: see World Open. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possiblenone supplied. Ent: chessaction.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Online entries posted instantly at chessaction.com. Invitations: GoAtChess.us. Use @ symbol instead of “At” in email addresses. JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, PENNSYLVANIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) WORLD OPEN SENIOR 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia 19107 (see World Open for rates & parking info). Open to all born before 7/10/66; option of 5-day or 3-day schedule. $7000 guaranteed prizes: $1500-800-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100, top Under 2250/Unr $700-400, 1850-2049/Unr $600-300, Under 1850 (no unr) $600-300, Under 1650 (no unr) $400-200, Under 1450 (no unr)

$300. EF: $98 online at chessaction.com by 6/27, $105 phoned to 406896-2038 by 6/25, $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. 5-day $105, 3-day $103 if mailed by 6/15; do not mail entry after 6/15. GMs free; $80 deducted from prize. 5-day reg. ends 5 pm 7/6, rds. Wed-Sat 6 pm each day, Sun 11 & 4:15. 3-day reg. ends 10 am 7/8, rds. Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 4:15. Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye if under 1850), must commit before rd. 2. Special USCF dues: see World Open. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 9-10, MAINE TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) SACO OPEN A Maine Chess Player of the Year Event! Hampton Inn Saco/Biddeford, 48 Industrial Park Rd., Saco, ME 04072. Both sections will use FIDE pairing rules. In 2 Sections. Open: 4SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30 Sec. Increment. FIDE rated. $$GTD: $500-250. U2250 $150, U2000 $150. No analog clocks allowed in this section. U1750: 4SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30 Sec. Increment, Analog clocks play 40/90, SD/60, Open to 1749 & under. $$GTD: $400-200. U1500 $100, U1250 $100, Unrated $75. ALL: EF: $50 in advance, $55 at site. Reg.: Registration 9:00-9:45. Advance entries must be postmarked by 2 July 2016. Rds.: 10-4, 10-4. One half point bye available rounds 1-3. Must be requested before round 1. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea [email protected]. www.relyeachess.com. HR $188 by 9 June. Call 207-282-7222 and mention Relyea Chess. W.

A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 9-10, WISCONSIN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 40TH ANNUAL GREEN BAY OPEN Radisson Hotel, 2040 Airport Dr., Green Bay, WI 54313. 5SS, 40/95, 30/1, SD/30 d5. EF: $46, Juniors under 19 $41, if rec’d by 7/6, all entries after 7/6 including phone, email & in person are $9 more! $$ (Top 2 Gtd. 6 per class) $2035 Cash + 6 trophies! 1st $425 + trophy; 2nd $240, X $160; 1900’s & 1800’s $145 each; 1700’s & 1600’s $140 each; 1500’s & 1400’s $135 each; 1300’s & 1200’s $130 each; Under 1200/Unrated $110. Trophies to top Juniors ages 17-18, 15-16, 13-14, 11-12, 10 & under. Reg.: 8:45-9:25am. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30; 10-3:30. HR: $95/$95/$105/$110 call 920-494-7300 mention chess tournament. Room block held to 6/17. Other Info: 1/2 bye avail. Rds.: 1, 2 or 3 if req’d w/entry. WCA Tour Event. Entries & Inquiries to: Luke Ludwig, 2191 Allouez Ave., Green Bay, WI 54311. 920-465-9859, email: [email protected]. W.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 15-17, KANSAS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 KANSAS OPEN Site: Crown Plaza Hotel, 12601 W. 95th St., Lenexa, KS 66215. 3 sections: (7/16 and 7/17) 5SS, G/120 d5. Prizes: $2070 b/80 non-scholastic rate

CONTINENTAL CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS June 17-19 or 18-19, 2016 at Hyatt Dulles, Herndon VA

$20,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND 5 rounds at Hyatt Dulles, 2300 Dulles Corner Blvd, Herndon VA 20171. Free parking, free airport shuttle, indoor pool, free wireless in guest room. 40/100, SD/30, d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10, then merges with 3-day & competes for same prizes). Hotel rates: $95-95, 1-888-4211442, reserve by 6/3 or rate may rise. In 7 sections; rated players may play up one section. Master (2200/up): Prizes $20001000-500-300, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top Under 2400 $800400. 120 Grand Prix Pts (enhanced). Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700400-200. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $1400700-400-200.

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Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1400700-400-200. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200600-400-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1000500-300-200. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $500250-150-100, plaques to first 3, top U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated prize limits: E $150, D $300, C $450, B $600, A $750. Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player combined score (average under 2200) $800-400-200. Different sections OK; reg. by 2 pm 6/18.

Class E Section entry fee: all $50 less than top 6 sections fee. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special USCF dues: see TLA or chesstour.com; membership required.

Top 6 sections entry fee: $105 online at chessaction. com by 6/15, $120 online until 2 hrs before rd 1 or at site until 1 hr before. Mail or phone entry fee: see Chess Life TLA. Re-entry (except Master) $50.

Entry: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. Refunds, $15 service charge. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).

3-day reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun. 10 & 3:15. 2-day reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5; Sun. 10 & 3:15. Byes OK all (limit 2), Master must commit by rd 2, others by rd 3. Bring set, board, & clock if possiblenone supplied.

See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14 entries, Open(all): $350-250-150, U1900: $120 .Reserve(U1800): $300200-100, U1600: $75. Amateur(U1400): $250-150-75, U1200: $50. Clear or tiebreak winner $25 bonus to top KS resident in each section. EF: $45 mailed by 7/9, $55 thereafter. Special: $10 discount for advance entry into both KS Open + Blitz, $10 entry fee for Scholastics, not competing for cash, but for plaques in Reserve or Amateur (and Blitz). Free Scholastic entry for some (see website). Reg.: 7/16 8:00-9:30am. Rds.: 7/16: 10-2:30-7, 7/17: 9:30-2:00. KANSAS BLITZ CHESS: 1 section: (7/15), 5SS, G/10 d0. Prizes: $580 b/40 non-scholastic rate entries, $200-120-80, U2100 - $60, U1800 - $60, U1500/Unrated - $60. EF: $25 if mailed by 7/9, $35 thereafter. $10 entry fee for all Scholastics not competing for cash. Reg.: 7/15 6-6:45pm. Rds.: 7:00, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9. KANSAS BUGHOUSE: 1 section: (7/15) 4pm. (details- see website) HR: Crowne Plaza reservation at 913-217-1000 or 844-613-8134. KCA Memb. req’d for all Kansas residents ($7 adult, $5 Sch.) participating in any Kansas Open event. See website for full details: www.kansas chess.org. Ent: Laurence Coker, 8013 W. 145th St., Overland Park, KS 66223. Make Checks payable to “Kansas Chess Association.” – Ph: 913851-1583, e-mail: [email protected]

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, ILLINOIS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 9TH ANNUAL CHICAGO CLASS 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, G/60 d10). 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 to Lake Cook Rd. to US45 south). Free parking. $20,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 7 sections: Master (2200/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2400 $800-400. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700-400200. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200600-400-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $500-250-150-100, trophies to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Rated players may play up one section. Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $100 in E, $200 D, $300 C, $500 B, or $700 A. Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/16. Top 6 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 7/13, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions) by 7/11, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 7/6, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. GMs $100 from prize. Class E Section EF: all $50 less than above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online EF $5 less to ICA members; join/renew at il-chess.org. An ICA Tour event. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $50; not available in Master Section. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; Master must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $107-107-107107, 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 7/1 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 347-2012269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, OHIO TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 SECOND ANNUAL AVIATOR OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT (PART OF DAYTON MASTER CHESS FESTIVAL) Using July 2016 ratings. OPEN FORMAT – FIDE RATED. SAME FORMAT USED AT THE UPCOMING US OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP. 5-SS, G/90 +30, $4000 b/60. PRIZES: $1200, $800, $600, $500, $400, $300, $200. 3 Day Schedule: Rounds: Friday 8PM, Saturday 12PM & 6PM & Sunday 10AM & 4:30PM. 2 Day Schedule: Round 1: G/60 +30, 9:30AM Saturday, then joins 3day. Up to two byes permitted, must schedule prior to R3. EF: $89 if rec’d by 7/8; thereafter $99. OH Grand Prix Event - $3 disc OCA mbrs. Also $3 disc DCC mbrs. Reg.: on site Fri 6-7:30 & Sat for those taking a bye in R1 from 9:30-10:30. ENTRIES: Mail to Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402 or register online at https://daytonchesclub.com/ No cks at site. Info: Riley Driver email [email protected]. Hotels: Details on Crown Plaza & Dayton Grand Hotels (and others) in June/July issues of Chess Life (sooner at DaytonChessClub.com) as details are finalized.

A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, ARIZONA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) YE OLDE PUEBLO OPEN AND SCHOLASTICS Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704, 1-800-325-7832. SECTIONS: Championship, Reserve (U2000), & Booster (U1400). Scholastic tournament held the same weekend (K-6/U1000) & (K-6/U600) visit sazchess.org for more info! SCHEDULE: (3-day) 5/SS, 40/90 SD/30 + 30 inc. Reg.: 7/15 5:30-6:30 PM; Rds.: 7, 10-5, 9:30-3:30. (2-day) 5/SS, Rds.: 1-2 G/60 + 30 inc. Rds.: 3-5 40/90 SD/30 + 30 inc. Reg.: 7/16 8:30-9:30 AM; Rds: 10-1:30-5, 9:30-3:30. (Booster 2-day only) 5/SS, G/90 d5. Reg.: 7/16 8:30-9:30 AM; Rds.: 101:30-5, 9:30-1. PRIZES: (Championship) $$Gtd: $700+Plaque-500-300; $$b/4 X, A/below $150 ea. $25 SACA gift certificate to Top Jr. U18, Sr. 50+; (Reserve) $$b/38: $250-150; $$b/4 B, C, D/below $100 ea. $25 SACA gift certificate to Top UNR, Jr. U14, Sr. 50+; (Booster) Trophy + $50 SACA gift certificate to 1st Place, Trophy to 2nd - 5th Place, Top E, U1000/Unr. EF: GM/IM FREE! (Championship) $65 additional $20 if U2000; (Reserve) $45 additional $20 if U1400; (Booster) $30. LATE FEE: Additional $10 if entry received after 7/7, $20 after 7/14. ALL: 1/2 pt. byes all rounds but must be requested prior to start of Round 2 (max 2). Re-entries $40. HR: $89 if by 7/1, use Group Code: SACA. Info: Martha Underwood, 520261-5984, email: [email protected]. Ent: Events4Chess.com;

postal registration available if postmarked by 7/8 (checks payable to SACA) at SACA, Attn: 2016 Ye Olde Pueblo, PO Box 40663, Tucson, AZ 85717. W.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 16-17, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) 3RD ANNUAL SCHENECTADY OPEN 5SS, rds. 1-2 G/90 d10, rds. 3-5 40/100, SD/30 d10. Proctors Theatre, 432 State St., Schenectady, NY 12305 (free parking in Broadway Garage). $2000 guaranteed prize fund. In 3 sections. Open: $400-200-150, top U2050/Unr $180. Under 1850: $250-130-70, top U1650 (no unr) $140. Under 1450: $160-80-50, top U1250 (no unr) $90. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1450. Mixed doubles: $100 bonus to best male/female combined score among all sections. Team average must be under 2200; may play in different sections; teams must register by 2 pm 7/16. Top 2 sections EF: $59 online at chessaction.com by 7/14, $70 at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. Online entry $5 less to NYSCA members (may join with entry). U1450 Section EF: all $20 less than above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $50 deducted from prize. All: Re-entry $40; 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 chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: Hotels/motels within walking distance; see travel websites. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, FLORIDA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 24TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN OPEN 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., Orlando 32819. Special parking $5/day. $$15,000 guaranteed prizes. In 4 sections. Open: $2000-1000500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $800-400. Under 2100: $1500-800-400-200, top Under 1900/Unr $600300. Under 1700: $1200-600-300-200, top Under 1500 (no unr) $500-250. Under 1300: $800-400-200-150, top Under 1100 (no unr) $200-100, plaques to top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800-400. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/23. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1300 or $300 U1700. Top 3 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 7/20, $110 phoned to 406-8962038 by 7/18, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 7/13, all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $100 deducted from prize. U1300 Section EF: all $40 less than above. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $95-95 (no resort fee), 1-800-421-8001, 407-351-2420; reserve by 7/8 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-2012269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, CONNECTICUT TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 21ST ANNUAL BRADLEY OPEN 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, CT 06096 (I91 Exit 40 to Rt 20). Free parking. $8000 guaranteed prize fund. In 4 sections. Open: $1000-650-350, U2210/Unr $600-300. Under 2010: $800500-300, top U1810 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1710: $700-400-200, top U1510 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1310: $400-200-100, trophies to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $300150. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/23. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1310 or $300 in U1710. Top 3 sections EF: $78 online at chessaction.com by 7/20, $85 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/18, 3-day $83, 2-day $82 if check mailed by 7/13, $90 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. U1310 Section EF: all $30 less than above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs, & WGMs free, $70 deducted from prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA members. Re-entry $50; 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 chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $105-105, 860-627-5311; reserve by 7/8 or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! JULY 23-24, NEW HAMPSHIRE

TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) 66TH NEW HAMPSHIRE OPEN 4SS, 40/100, SD/60 d5. Radisson Hotel Nashua, 11 Tara Blvd. (near Exit 1 of Everett Tnpk, US Route 3), Nashua, NH 03062; 603-888-9970. $$G 3,000. Four sections. Open, $$G 350-200, U2300 200, U2100 200130. NH Champion title to top-scoring NH resident. Under 1950, $$G 250-150-100 (no Unr may win more than 150), U1750 200. Under 1650, $$G 250-150-100 (no Unr may win more than 120), U1450 200. Under 1350, $$G 200-120-80 (no Unr may win more than 80), U1150 120. All, EF $59 in advance or $65 at door, except $49/$55 for Under 1350 section, free to GM/IM in Open. NHCA memb. req. for rated NH residents: $8 adult, $6 age 18/under. Reg.: Sat 8:30-9:30 a.m., Rds.: 10-4, 9:303:30. Half-point bye okay for any one round if requested before Rd 2 (but not for Rd 4 in Open). No half-point byes to players receiving fullpoint byes. NHCA membership meeting 9 a.m. Sun. HR: $99 (plus 9% tax) if reserved directly with hotel or online; reserve by 7/1, use code NHCA16. Ent: NHCA, c/o Hal Terrie, 377 Huse Rd. Unit 23, Manchester, NH 03103. To enter online using credit card, start by visiting www.nhchess.org. Info: [email protected] or 603-668-8368 (home).

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 29-31 OR 30-31, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 15TH ANNUAL MANHATTAN OPEN 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 Seventh Ave (32nd-33rd St, across from Penn Station), New York 10001. $20,000 guaranteed prizes. In 6 sections. Open: $20001000-600-400, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, top Under 2400/Unr $600-300. FIDE. Under 2200: $1500-800-400-200, top U2000/Unr $600300. Under 1900: $1500-800-400-200, top U1700 $600-300. Under 1600: $1200-600-300-200, top U1400 $500-250. Under 1300: $800-400-200100, top U1100 $300-150. Under 1000: $500-250-150-100, trophies to first 3, top U800, U600, Unr. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800400-200. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/30; teams including an unrated cannot win over $300. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U1900 $600, U1600 $450, U1300 $300, U1000 $150; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 4 sections EF: $128 online at chessaction.com by 7/27, $140 phoned to 406-896-2038 (no questions) by 7/25, 3-day $138, 2-day $137 if check mailed by 7/20, all $150 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs free; $100 from prize. Under 1300 Section EF: all $30 less than top 3 sections EF. Under 1000 Section EF: all $60 less than top 3 sections EF. Online entry $5 less to NYSCA members ($12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess, $20/yr 4 issues, may join with entry). Re-entry $60, not available in Open. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm. Rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am. Rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byes available all rounds, limit 2 byes, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $139-159-169 plus required $15/night facility fee, 1-800-223-8585, reserve by 7/8 (earlier is better) or rate will increase, ask for Continental Chess Association rate. Facility fee includes high speed WIFI in room, unlimited local & long distance calling, and unlimited use of Ballys Total Fitness located next door to the hotel. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-2012269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. JULY 30-AUG. 7, AUG. 2-7 OR AUG. 4-7, INDIANA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 117TH ANNUAL U.S. OPEN See Nationals.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 5-7 OR 6-7, CONNECTICUT TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 22ND ANNUAL NORTHEAST OPEN 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton Hotel, 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking. $8500 guaranteed prize fund. In 4 sections. Open: $1200-700-400, top U2250 $600-300. Under 2050: $800-400-300, top U1850 $500-250. Under 1650: $700400-200, top U1450 $300-150. Under 1250: $400-200-100, trophy to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1250 or $300 in U1650. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2. Top 3 sections EF: $85 online at chessaction.com by 8/3, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/1 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $93, 2-day $92 if check mailed by 7/27, $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. U1250 Section EF: all $40 less than above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs free, $80 deducted from prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA members. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $99-99, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400; reserve by 7/22 or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.us, www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Saturday 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, MASSACHUSETTS

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Tournament Life / May TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 46TH ANNUAL CONTINENTAL OPEN 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option except Open Section, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). 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). Free lectures by IM Danny Kopec, Sat 9 am & Sun 9 am, also afternoon analysis of games submitted by players. $30,000 guaranteed prizes. In 7 sections. Open: $3000-1500-700-500-300, clear or tiebreak win $200 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1400-700. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1700: $2000-1000-500300-200. Under 1500: $1400-700-400-300-200. Under 1300: $1400-700-400-300-200. Under 1000: $800-400-300-200, trophies to top 3, first U800, U600, Unr. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U1000 $150, U1300 $300, U1500 $450, U1700 $600, U1900 $750; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000600-400. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teams including an unrated cannot win over $300. Top 4 sections EF: $155 online at chessaction.com by 8/10, $165 phoned by 8/8 (406-896-2038, no questions), 4-day $164, 3-day $163, 2day $162 mailed by 8/2, $180 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. GMs free; $150 deducted from prize. Under 1500 or Under 1300 Section EF: all $40 less than top 4 sections EF. Under 1000 Section EF: all $80 less than top 4 sections EF. All: Online EF $5 less to MACA members; may join/renew at masschess.org. Re-entry $80; not available in Open. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 6 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:15, 2:30 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. No 2-day Open Section. All schedules: Bye all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, other sections before rd. 4. HR: $96-96-106, 800-582-3232, 508-347-7393, request chess rate, reserve by 7/29 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat. 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 21ST ANNUAL PACIFIC COAST OPEN 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/45 d10). Ontario Airport Hotel and Conference Center, 700 N. Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91764 (I10 to N. Haven Ave). Free parking, free shuttle to Ontario Airport or Ontario Mills Mall, free wireless, heated pool, restaurants within walking distance. $25,000 guaranteed prizes. In 6 sections. Open: $3000-15001000-500, clear or tiebreak win $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1200-600. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500300. Under 1700: $1800-900-500-300. Under 1500: $1200-700-400-200. Under 1250: $800-400-200-100, plaques to first 3, top U1000, U800, Unr. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000-500-300-200. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/13; teams including an unrated may not win over $300. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U1900 $600, U1700 $450, U1500 $300, U1250 $150; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 4 sections EF: $135 at chessaction.com by 8/10, $140 phoned by 8/8 (406-896-2038, no questions), 3-day $138, 2-day $137 mailed by 8/3, $150 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs free; $120 deducted from prize. Under 1500 Section EF: All $30 less than top 4 sections entry fees. Under 1250 Section EF: All $60 less than top 4 sections entry fees. SCCF membership ($18, under 18 $13 with magazine, $3 without) 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 chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. All schedules: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, other sections before rd. 4. HR: $95-95, 909-980-0400, request chess rate, reserve by 7/29 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-2012269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, OHIO TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) CLEVELAND OPEN 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10) at luxurious Marriott Cleveland Airport, 4277 W. 150th St., Cleveland, OH 44135. Free parking, free airport shuttle, restaurants within easy walking distance. $15,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 4 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $800-400. Under 2100: $1500-800-400-200, top U1900/Unr $600-300. Under 1700: $1200-600-300-200, top U1500 (no unr) $500-250. Under 1300: $800400-200-150, top U1100 (no unr) $200-100, plaques to top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800400. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/13. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1300 or $500 in U1700. Top 3 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 8/10, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/8,

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3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 8/3, all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $100 deducted from prize. U1300 Section EF: all $40 less than above. Online EF $5 less to OCA members. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22 Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $100-100, 216-252-5333, reserve by 7/29 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-2012269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 13-17, MARYLAND TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 5TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL 9SS, 40/90, SD/20 inc/30 Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, 301-468-0308. All prizes guaranteed. Two sections: A Section (minimum 2100 FIDE or 2200 USCF to play. FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes) $4000-2000-1000-900-700-600-400, top U2500 $1300-650, top U2300 $1100-550. Limited number of minimum prizes for non-US FIDE rated players, see web page. Limited amount of housing support is available for non-US GMs and IMs. GM and IM norms possible (2 IMs earned last year). B Section 9-SS (under 2201 USCF and under 2200 FIDE, USCF ratings used, FIDE rated) $2000$1000-$600-$400, top U2000 $1000-$450, top under 1800 $550. Free Continental breakfast for players each morning. All equipment provided for both sections. A section EF: GMs, non-US IMs Free; US IMs and WGMs $199; FMs $299; FIDE above 2200 $349; FIDE from 2100 to 2199 $399, FIDE from 2000 to 2099 $600, FIDE below 2000 $800. All $25 more after 6/13, $35 more after 7/30, $45 more after 8/9, $70 more at the door. B Section EF: $249. $20 more after 7/30, $30 more after 8/9, $40 more at the door. Special EFs: All $100 less for non-US FIDE rated in A section; If staying at the Hilton (min 3 nights), $50 less for US IMs and WGMs, others $75 less. All $25 less for new WI players. All $20 rebate for every new paying WI player you refer. All $50 less, if born before 8/13/1966. Schedule Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. 8/138/16:11am & 5:30pm, Wed 8/17 11am. HR $93. Ent: MCA, c/o Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. More information, hotel reservation link & online entry at http://washintl.mdchess.com.

A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, GEORGIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 47TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN CHESS CONGRESS 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton Atlanta Downtown Hotel, 165 Courtland Street NE., Atlanta 30303. $$ 20,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND. In 7 sections: Premier: Open to 1900/above. $2000-1000-500-300, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak $100 bonus, top U2300 $800-400. FIDE. Under 2200: $1400-700-400-200. Under 2000: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1600: $1200-700-400-200. Under 1400: $800-500-300-200. Under 1100: $500-300-200-100, plaques to first 3, top U900, U700, Unrated Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $150 in U1100, $300 U1400, $450 U1600, $600 U1800, or $750 U2000. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before 2 pm 8/20; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 5 sections EF: $113 online at chessaction.com by 8/17, $120 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/15 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $118, 2-day $117 mailed by 8/10, $130 online until 2 hours before rd. 1 or at site. GMs free; $100 deducted from prize. U1400 Section EF: all $30 less than top 5 sections EF. U1100 Section EF: all $60 less than top 5 sections EF. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Reentry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Byes: OK all, limit 2; Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $119-119, 404659-6500, request chess rate, reserve by 8/5 or rate may increase. Special parking rate: $11 (50 percent off regular rate). Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, chesstour.info, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Saturday 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) 7TH ANNUAL CENTRAL CALIFORNIA OPEN 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Doubletree Hotel (formerly Radisson), 2233 Ventura St., Fresno, CA 93710. Free airport shuttle, free parking for hotel guests. Cosponsored by Fresno Chess Club and Fresno Chess Foundation. $$ 10,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES: $2500 more than last year with same entry fees! In 4 sections: Open: $1300700-400-200, clear or tiebreak 1st $100, top U2250/Unr $600-300. Under 2050: $1000-600-300-150, top U1850 (no unr) $500-250. Under 1650: $800-500-250-150, top U1450 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1250: $500-250150-100, plaques to first, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limits: U1250 $200, U1650 $500 (balance goes to next player(s) in line). Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $200-

100. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/20. Top 3 sections EF: $85 online at chessaction.com by 8/17, 3-day $93, 2-day $92 mailed by 8/10, all $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/15 (entry only, no questions), $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. Under 1250 Section EF: all $30 less than above. Online or mailed EF $10 less to Fresno Chess Club members. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $80 deducted from prize. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Byes: OK all, limit 2; limit 1 bye if eligible for class money prizes; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $119-119, 559-268-1000, request chess rate, reserve by 8/5 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 347201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, VIRGINIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 48TH ANNUAL ATLANTIC OPEN 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport, 2399 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22002 (2/5 mile from Crystal City Metro). $$ 26,000 guaranteed prizes. In 7 sections. Open: $3000-1500-800-400, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1000-500. FIDE. Under 2100: $20001000-500-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1700: $1700-800-400-300. Under 1500: $1500-700-400-300. Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1000: $600-300-200-100, plaques to top 3, first U800, U600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000-500-300. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/27; teams including an unrated cannot win over $300. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1000, $350 U1300, $500 U1500, $700 U1700, or $900 U1900; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 5 sections EF: $125 online at chessaction.com by 8/24, $135 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/22 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $133, 2-day $132 if check mailed by 8/17, $140 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. GMs free; $120 from prize. Under 1300 Section EF: All $30 less than top 5 sections EF. Under 1000 Section EF: All $60 less than top 5 sections EF. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry $60, not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry- Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $99-99-109, 1-800HILTONS, 703-418-6800, reserve by 8/12 or rate may increase. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Special parking rate: $13/day. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 201-347-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entry posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, INDIANA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 11TH ANNUAL INDIANAPOLIS OPEN 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport, 2501 S. High School Rd (off I-465 & Airport Expwy), Indianapolis, IN 46241. Free parking, free airport shuttle, free wireless, indoor pool, game room, fitness center. Prizes $$17,000 based on 200 paid entries (re-entries & U1200 count half), minimum $12,750 (75% each prize) guaranteed. In 4 sections. Open: $2000-1000-600-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2200/Unr $1200-600. Under 2000: $1700-900-500-300, top Under 1800 (no unr) $1000-500. Under 1600: $1500-800-400-300, top Under 1400 (no unr) $600-300. Under 1200: $700-400-250-150, plaque to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1600, or $500 U2000. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $600-300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teams including an unrated limited to $300. Top 3 sections EF: $108 online at chessaction.com by 8/24, $115 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/22 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by 8/17, all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $90 deducted from prize. Under 1200 Section EF: all $40 less than above. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $99-99, 1-800-227-6963, 317-236-7495; reserve by 8/12 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14 A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! SEPT. 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) 138TH ANNUAL NY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Out of state welcome. 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option in U2100 & below, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd., Albany 12205 (Thruway Exit 24, I-87 north to Wolf Rd, Exit 4). Free parking, free airport shuttle, indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, many restaurants nearby. $$G 13,000. In 5 sections. Open: $1500-700-500-300, top U2300/Unr $800-400. State title & $100 bonus to top NYS resident (both decided on tiebreak if tied). Under 2100: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1900 $400200. Under 1800: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1600 $400-200. Under 1500: $700-400-200-100, top Under 1300 $300-150. Under 1200: $400200-100-50, trophy to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $600-300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teams including an unrated cannot win over $300. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500 or $500 U1800. Top 3 sections EF: $99 online at chessaction.com by 8/31, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/29 (entry only, no questions), 4-day $109, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 if check mailed by 8/24, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs free; $90 deducted from prize. Under 1500 Section EF: All $20 less than top 3 sections EF. Under 1200 Section EF: All $40 less than top 4 sections EF. All: Online entries $7 less to NYSCA members (NYSCA dues $12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess or $20/yr with 4 issues; join or renew together with entry.) Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60, all sections but Open. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:15. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 6 pm, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 10 am, rds Sun 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6, Mon 10 & 3:15, no 2-day schedule in Open. Bye: all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $102-102, 800-443-8952, 518-458-8444, reserve by 8/25 or rate may increase. NYSCA meeting 9 am Sun. Car rental: 800331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service fee for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). NYS Blitz Championship Sun 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, VIRGINIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 3RD ANNUAL WASHINGTON CHESS CONGRESS Premier Section, 9SS, Oct 5-10, 40/2, SD/30 d10; GM & IM norms possible, FIDE rated, satisfies FIDE requirement that one GM norm be in a 6-day or longer event to obtain the GM title. Other Sections, 7SS, Oct 7-10 or 8-10, 40/2, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rounds 1-2 G/75 d10). Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. Free shuttle to/from Reagan International Airport and Crystal City Metro station (contact hotel for schedule). $25,000 guaranteed prizes. In 4 sections: Premier: Open to 1900/over USCF or FIDE and all foreign FIDE rated players. $4000-2000-1000-600-400, clear or tiebreak first bonus $100, top FIDE Under 2300/Unr $1400-700. Minimum prize $800 to first 5 foreign GMs to enter online by 9/1 who play all 9 rounds with no byes, minimum prize $400 to first 5 foreign IMs to enter online by 9/1 who play all 9 rounds with no byes, minimum prize $300 to the following who enter online by 9/1 and play all 9 rounds with no byes: other foreign GMs, all US GMs. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300-200, top Under 1900 (no Unr) $1200-600. Under 1700: $1700-900-500-300200, top Under 1500 (no Unr) $800-400. Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200-100, top Under 1100 (no Unr) $400-200. Prize limits: Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot win over $200 in U1300, $400 in U1700, or $700 in U2100. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team”combined score among all sections: $1000500. Only first 7 rounds of Premier counted. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teams including an unrated may not win over $300. Ratings: FIDE ratings used in Premier, USCF October official in other sections. Unofficial web ratings usually used if otherwise unrated, Top 3 sections EF: $145 online at chessaction.com by 10/4, $155 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/3, 5-day $155, 4-day $154, 3-day $153 if check mailed by 9/26, all $160 at site until 1 hour before rd 1, or online at chessaction.com until 2 hours before rd 1. U1300 Section: all EF $60 less than top 3 sections EF. Premier Section GMs, IMs, WGMs, foreign FMs: free, $140 deducted from prize; no deduction from minimum prize. Premier Section FIDE rated foreign players: EF $100 less than top 3 sections EF. Special 1 yr USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry: $80, no re-entry from Premier to Premier. 6-day schedule (Premier only): Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed 7 pm, Thu 12 noon & 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 5 pm, Mon 10 am. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm. Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 5, Mon 10 & 4. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 5, Mon 10 & 4. Byes: OK all; limit 3 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), must commit before rd. 3. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possiblenone supplied. HR: $101-101111, 703-418-1234, reserve by 9/22 or rate may increase. Special chess rate valet parking $8/day, with or without guest room. Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car online at chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269, www.chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 6-10 OR 7-10, NEW JERSEY TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) 2016 MILLIONAIRE CHESS OPEN III 9SS, 40/120, SD/30 d5 for Open; 7SS, 40/120, SD/30 d5 for Under Sections. 4-Day Schedule for Under Sections, G/45 d5 for Rounds 1 – 4. Harrah’s Resort & Casino Atlantic City, 777 Harrah’s Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ 08401. $510,000 Prize Fund!!! 60% guaranteed. Five Main Sections: OPEN (FIDE rated & FIDE rules; GM, IM, WGM and WIM norms possible): $50,000 – 25,000 – 14,000 – 9,000 – 6,000 – 4,000 - 2,000 - 1,500—1,000 each (9th-20th) 600 ea. (21st – 40th); 2400 – 2549: 20,000 – 10,000 – 6,000 – 3,000 – 1,500; U2400: 20,000 – 10,000 – 6,000 – 3,000 –1,500. U2200 $20,000 – 10,000 – 6,000 – 3,000 – 2,000 –1,500 – 1,200 – 800,— 600 ea. (9th – 20th) – 500 ea. (21st – 40th). U2000: $20,000 – 10,000 – 6,000 – 3,000 – 2,000 –1,500 – 1,200 – 800,— 600 ea. (9th – 20th) – 500 ea. (21st-40th). U1800: $20,000 – 10,000 – 6,000 – 3,000 – 2,000 –1,500 – 1,200 – 800,—600 ea. (9th – 20th) – 500 ea. (21st – 40th). U1600: $18,000 – 9,000 – 5,000 – 3,000 – 2,000 –1,400 – 1,000 – 800,—600 ea. (9th – 20th) – 500 ea. (21st – 40th). U1400: $12,000 – 6,000 – 3,000 2,000 -1500. U1200: $8,000 – 4,000 – 2,000 – 1,500; $10,000 in Special Prizes, including Mixed Doubles, Upset, Tie-Break Consolation, Best Dressed categories, Top Female in the five main sections, prize for youngest participant, Redemption jackpot. See website for complete list. EF: $499 by 5/31, $549 by 7/31, $574 by 8/31, $599 by 9/30, $649 up to noon EDT on 10/5. Unrated/Provisional players may enter in the Open Section only. For this event, provisionally rated players are those with less than 60 games under a single rating system (USCF, FIDE or other foreign systems). Highest rating between 1/1/2015 and 8/31/2016. See FAQ on tournament website for details on ratings and adjustments for section eligibility. The highest of USCF, FIDE, CFC, ECF and other foreign ratings, adjusted accordingly, may be used. Current minimum CCA ratings may also be used. Players must disclose all ratings and Federation IDs. NO onsite registration. Re-entry (not available in Open section): $200 from 5-Day to 4-Day schedule available by 8am, 10/7. Rounds: 5-Day Schedule: Thu 12 and 7, Fri 11 and 6, Sat 11 and 6, Sun 11. Play-off Qualifying Round on Sunday at 6pm if necessary. Rounds 8 & 9 for Open Section players not qualifying for Top 4 Play-off, Mon 11 and 6. 4-Day Schedule (not available for Open section), G/45 d5: Fri 11:30, 2, 4:30 and 7:00 (merges with 5-Day Schedule on Round 5). See complete Monday schedule for semi-finals and finals for top 4 in each section on tournament website. Additional anti-cheating policies in effect: No cell phones or other electronic devices allowed. All chess clocks and chess sets, for all sections, will be provided! Please see website for all additional rules. Electronic notation devices will not be allowed. Security staff on site. DGT boards will be used for a limited number of top boards. Half-Point Byes: Three (3) 1/2-point byes allowed in Rounds 1 – 5 only, if requested before the start of Round 2. Zero-point byes allowed after Round 5 if requested at least an hour before the start of the round. HR: Harrah’s Atlantic City - $123/night. Call 609.441.5000 CODE:SH10MC6. ENTRY: https://millionairechess.com/register. For more information, including tournament policies, prize fund, schedule, registrations, FAQ, hotel info and updates please visit: https://millionairechess.com/

Regional ALABAMA JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 24th annual Southern Open (FL) See Grand Prix. AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA) See Grand Prix.

ARIZONA US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Tuesday Night Open 4 or 5 round, USCF rated tournament. ROUND TIMES: 7:00pm. One game every Tuesday of the month.Time Control: 40/120,SD/60 d5. PRIZES: 1st Place and Class Prizes based on number of entries. ENTRY FEE: $45. TO REGISTER: chessemporium.com, call 602-482-4867. SITE: 10801 N. 32nd St., Suite 6, Phoenix, AZ 85028.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 14-15, Queen’s Birthday Swiss! 4SS, 30/90, 25/60, 25/60 d0. No Sudden Death! Pan Asian Community Center, 940 S. Craycroft, Tucson, AZ 85711. Open to Must be 18 years old or older to play in this tournament. EF: $25 at the door. No late fees. Prizes: Trophies to 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Reg.: Sat: 9AM to 9:45. Rds.: Sat. & Sun. 10AM & 3:30. Rds. earlier as available. Tie Breaks: Cumulative, Solkoff, Median. INFO: Morry Holland (520) 358-5841, Ed Yetman, [email protected]. www.Events4chess.com. MAY 28-30, 2016 U.S. Amateur Championship West See Nationals. JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) See Nationals. JUNE 24, Youth Trophy Tournament (NV) See Nevada. JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) See Nationals. JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) See Nevada. JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) See Nationals.

JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, Ye Olde Pueblo Open and Scholastics See Grand Prix. AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix. AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 7th annual Central California Open (CA-N) See Grand Prix.

ARKANSAS MAY 13-15 OR 14-15, 3rd Annual Little Rock Spring Open See Grand Prix. JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. JULY 15-17, Kansas Open (KS) See Grand Prix. AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA) See Grand Prix.

CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 14-15, Barber Qualifier (K-Gr8) For 1800+ players, 5SS, G/90+30 (Note date change from Apr. 9-10) Fremont Courtyard Marriott, 47000 Lakeview Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538. Sched: Reg.: 9:15-9:45a, Rds.: 1-3 Sat 10a, 1:30p, 5p, Rds. 4-5 Sun 10a, 1:30p. 1 Section: 1800+ (FIDE rated). Prizes: $650 Guaranteed: $300-200-100-50. $300 to first place provided he/she completes Barber tournament as Northern California Representative. 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100; 4th: $50. EF: $54, after 5/10 +15. May 2016 Supp used for pairing & TD disc. Info:http://bayareachess.com/barber. (This TLA replaces one that appeared in March CL.)

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 14-15, Denker Qualifier (Gr9-12) For 2000+ players, 5SS, G/90+30 Fremont Courtyard Marriott, 47000 Lakeview Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538. Sched: Reg.: 9:15-9:45a, Rds.: 1-3 Sat 10a, 1:30p, 5p, Rds. 4-5 Sun 10a, 1:30p. 1 Section: 2000+ (FIDE rated). Prizes: $650 Guaranteed: $300-200-100-50. $300 to first place provided he/she completes Denker tournament as Northern California Representative. 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100; 4th: $50. EF: $54, after 5/10 +15. May 2016 Supp used for pairing & TD disc. Info: http://bayareachess.com/denker. MAY 15, Cupertino DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. May 16 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8-8:45. Rds.: 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 48 Econ 33 w 1/2 prz. after 5/11 +15, playup +25, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 5/5. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. MAY 15, San Jose Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 5/12. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. MAY 15, San Jose Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 5/12. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. MAY 22, Bay Area San Ramon Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. Trophies: Players w + score. Sched: Reqrd Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 5/18. Info: http://BayArea Chess.com/signature. W. MAY 22, Bay Area San Ramon Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 42 after 5/18. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. MAY 28, San Jose Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 5/24. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, Best of the West Championship See Grand Prix. MAY 30, Best of the West Kids Championship Marriott, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Trophies: Top 5 schools & Top 5 clubs in all sections combined & Top 10 players w + score in ea section. 5 sects based on Grade: K, Gr1-2, Gr3-5, Gr6-8, Gr912 Sched: Reg. 8:30-9a. 5xG/30d5, 9:30-11-12:50-2:10-3:30. EF: $42. After 5/24 +15, Play-up 10; Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/bestwestkids. W.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 4, Pleasanton Pawn Promotion - G/61 (4SS, G/61 d5) Sheraton Pleasanton, 5990 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-75, u2000 75-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Jun 16 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8-8:45. Rds.: 9a-9a, 11:30a, 2p-4:30p. EF: 48, Econ 33 w 1/2 prz. after 6/1 +15, playup +25, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 5/25. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W. JUNE 5, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w +score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 6/1. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.

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Tournament Life / May JUNE 5, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 6/1. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W. JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) See Nationals. JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) See Nationals. JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) See Nevada. JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) See Nationals. JULY 2-4, 2016 Sacramento Chess Championship See Grand Prix. AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix. AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix. AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 7th annual Central California Open See Grand Prix.

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prizes! Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Free healthy refreshments. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or [email protected].

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 28, 29, LACC - Saturday & Sunday G/61 7 separate events- 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb; No prizes 1/2; second child 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 noon. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free at BoA & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. MAY 7, 14, 28, LACC - Sat & Sun Nite Blitzathon (BLZ) 4 separate events- 7DSS, G/5 d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). Blitz-rated. No prizes $10. GMs free! Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com MAY 14-15, 2016 Fischer Memorial G/61 See Grand Prix. MAY 28, MDC Scholastics 5-SS, G/30 d2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2280 South Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91761. Open to gr. 12-below. In two sections: Open: Trophies to top 5, top 3 U1200, top 2 Unrated. Grade 6/below U1000: Trophies to top 5, top 3 U700, top 2 Unrated. Reg.: 8:30-9. Rds: 9:3010:45-12:30-1:45-3. EF: $16 if received by 5/26, $20 door, SCCF membership required (13$ youth with print mag, $3 youth w/o mag) Info: [email protected] On-line ent: www.scchess.com. Ent: SCCF, 12714 Bloomfield Ave., Apt. #178, Norwalk, CA 90650.

THE LOS ANGELES CHESS CLUB


Alec’s Chess Club www.alecschessclub.com. 818-220-0257. Tournaments for KIDS on Saturdays or Sundays 12-4pm weekly. Includes free class! YOUR FIRST TOURNAMENT IS FREE! (Applies to KIDS Tournaments only) Tournaments for ADULTS on Saturdays 5-9pm (4 Rounds, G/30 d5). ADULTS: please connect with us on www.meetup.com/alecschessclub/. Private Classes available by appointment. Located at 4418 Simpson Ave, #5, Valley Village, CA 91607. Please contact Alec with any questions at [email protected] or on our website at www.alecschessclub.com MAY 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 28, 29, LACC - Every Saturday & Sunday 4 JRS 7 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No prize 1/2, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; done by 4; Prizes: Trophies & medals; All players receive

MAY 28-29, LACC - May G/90 Open (A sponsored event.) 4SS, G/90 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 1 Open section. EF: $75; $55 LACC members; No prizes 1/2, spouses/siblings 1/2, new members 1/2, Free new LACC Life members. Reg.: Sat 10-11:45 am. Rds.: 12, 3 pm each day. Byes: Up to two 1/2point byes available. 1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: Play 1 day & get two 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710; [email protected] or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, 2016 Lina Grumette Memorial Day Classic See Grand Prix. MAY 29, MDC Hexes 3-SS, G/90 d2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2280 South Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91761. 8-player sections by rating. EF: $21 if received by 5/27, $24 door. $$ 40-20-10 each section. Reg.: 9:30-10 a.m. Rds: 10:15-1:45-5:30. Ent: SCCF, 12714 Bloomfield Ave., Apt. #178, Norwalk, CA 90650. On-line entry: www.scchess.com. MAY 30, MDC Action Swiss 5-SS, G/30 d2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2280 South Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91761. $500 b/40, else proportional: $150-70-40, U2100/ Unr $80, U1800 $80, Under 1500 $80. EF: $20 if received by 5/27, $25 at door. Reg.: 9:30-10 a.m. Rds: 10:15-11:30-1:15-2:30-3:45. Ent: SCCF, 12714 Bloomfield Ave., Apt. #178, Norwalk, CA 90650. On line entry: www.scchess.com.

The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710. * LACC: www.LAChessClub.com; VCC: www.ValleyChess Club.com; Contact email: [email protected]; Saturdays: 10am-10 pm (Beg & Interm. classes + 3 Tournaments). Sundays: 11 am -7 pm (Junior class + 2 Tournaments) – Details on our web site. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm (Advance Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025. (4 blocks W of 405, SW corner of Santa Monica & Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant) Group Classes * Tournaments * Private (1:1) Lessons. Note: We added a new club in the valley!

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27, Santa Monica Bay Chess Club MONDAY EVENINGS; (4-SS, G/1:55 d5) Cash prizes. St. Andrew’s Church, 11555 National Blvd., WLA, 90064. EF: $10 - Club members, $25 - nonmembers. Reg.: 7-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:10-11:00 p.m., USCF rated. Free parking. Free coffee. INFO: (310) 827-2789. JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) See Nationals. JUNE 24, Youth Trophy Tournament (NV) See Nevada. JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) See Nationals. JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) See Nevada. JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) See Nationals. JULY 2-4, Pacific Southwest Open See Grand Prix. AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open See Grand Prix. AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix. AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 7th annual Central California Open (CA-N) See Grand Prix.

COLORADO US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 21-22, Colorado Class Championships 5 round SS. TC: Rd. 1&2, G/90 d5; Rd. 3-5 G/90+30 sec incr. University of Northern Colorado, UNC Student Center Panorama Room 3rd Floor. 2045 10th Ave., Greeley, CO 80639. Entry fee: $40 if pre-reg by May 19, $45 at door. Cash prizes per entries. 5 sections: Master/Expert (rated 2000 and above), Class A (1800-1999 or unrated), Class B (1600-1799), Class C (1400-1599), Class D (1200-1399), Class E (under 1200), Unrated (not rated section, no USCF membership needed). Reg.: 8:30-9:30 at site. Rounds: Sat 10AM, 2PM, and 6PM; Sun 10AM and 3PM. Entries: Randy Reynolds, 148 W. Rockrimmon Blvd., Unit 102, Colorado Springs, CO 80919. Phone: 970-310-4224. Email: randyreynolds107@ gmail.com. Players must play in section. 25% off entry fee if Junior/ Senior/Unrated. CSCA Membership required for rated sections, OSA. Colorado Tour Event. JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) See Nationals. JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) See Nationals. JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) See Nevada. JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) See Nationals.

9th annual Chicago Class July 15-17 or 16-17, 2016 - Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel

$20,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND! 5 rounds, 40/100, SD/30, d10 (2-day option, rounds 1-2 G/60, d10), Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling IL 60090. Free parking. In 7 sections; no unrateds in Master or Expert. No residence requirements. An Illinois Chess Tour event. Master (2200/up): $2000-1000-500300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100 bonus, top U2400 $800-400. 120 Grand Prix Points (enhanced). FIDE rated. Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700-400200. A (1800-1999): $1400-700-400-200. B (1600-1799): $1400-700-400-200. C (1400-1599): $1200-600-400-200. D (1200-1399): $1000-500-300-200. E (Under 1200): $500-250-150-100, trophies to top 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated.

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Unrated prize limits: $100 E, $200 D, $300 C, $500 B, $700 A. Rated players may play up one section. Unrated may enter A or below. Mixed doubles bonus prizes (see Tournament Life): $800-400-200. Top 6 sections entry fee: $105 at chessaction.com by 7/13, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/11, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 7/6, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. Class E Section entry fee: all $50 less than top 6 sections entry fee. Re-entry (except Master): $50. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online or mailed EF $5 less to ICA members; join/renew at il-chess.org. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: see Tournament Life or chesstour.com. USCF membership required.

3-day schedule: Reg. to Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2day schedule: Reg. to Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5; Sun. 10 & 3:15. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Master must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. All: No smoking. Bring clocks, sets, boards if possible-none supplied. JGP. Hotel rates: $107-107-107-107, 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by July 1 or rates may increase. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Entry: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. Refunds, $15 service charge. Questions: [email protected], www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).

See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14 CONNECTICUT MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, 24th annual New York State Open (NY) See Grand Prix. JUNE 5, Thomas E. Hartmayer Memorial See Grand Prix. JUNE 11, 22nd annual Robert Musicant/Donald Yazgoor Memorial Scholastic 5SS, G/30 d0. Norwalk Library, 2nd Flr Auditorium, 1 Belden Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850. Near Exit 1 from US-7. Open to all players finishing 12th grade or younger. EF: $10 postmarked by 6/4/16. ALL-$15 after or at door. Prizes: Trophies to Top 3 overall, Top 3 U-1200/UNR, Top overall in grade categories K-2, 3-5, 6-8, Top U-1200/UNR in grade categories K-2, 3-5, 6-8. Name of first overall is engraved on the Musicant Cup. Name of first U-1200/UNR is engraved on the Yazgoor Cup. Both cups are on permanent display in the Norwalk Library Main Branch Children’s Library. Reg.: 9:159:45 Sat 6/11: Rd. 1-10:00am, others ASAP. Lunchroom facility available for bag lunch. Pizza/desserts will be provided. Boards and sets will be provided. Please bring a clock if you have one. For more information contact: [email protected]. Chks payable to Christopher Potts, mail to: Christopher Potts, 73 Nursery St., Norwalk, CT 06850. Include player’s full name, grade finishing and USCF ID number. Include SASE for confirmation if wanted. W. JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class Championships (VA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 5-7, 5th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 9-10, 8th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) See Pennsylvania. JULY 16-17, 3rd annual Schenectady Open (NY) See Grand Prix. JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 21st Annual Bradley Open See Grand Prix. JULY 29-31 OR 30-31, 15th annual Manhattan Open (NY) See Grand Prix. AUG. 5-7 OR 6-7, 22nd Annual Northeast Open See Grand Prix. AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix. OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess Congress (VA) See Grand Prix.

DELAWARE MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class Championships (VA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 5-7, 5th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 9-10, 8th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) See Pennsylvania. AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 48th annual Atlantic Open (VA) See Grand Prix. OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess Congress (VA) See Grand Prix.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 48th annual Atlantic Open (VA) See Grand Prix. OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess Congress (VA) See Grand Prix.

FLORIDA JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, 8th Summer Solstice Open See Grand Prix. JUNE 10-12 OR 11-12, Orlando Sunshine Open & Scholastic See Grand Prix. JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix.

JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 24th annual Southern Open See Grand Prix. AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix. AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA) See Grand Prix.

GEORGIA Georgia Chess - Every Friday Knight Face-Off 3SS, G/30 d5. Georgia Chess Club - Hampton Inn & Suites, 16785 Old Morris Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30004. Registration: Online $15.00 GCC Members; $20.00 Non-Members. www.GeorgiaChess.Club. Onsite 6:00PM to 6:45PM $5.00 more. Sections: Open/Reserve (may change at TD’s discretion). Rds.: 7:00, 2nd and 3rd round will start immediately after, (1/2 point byes available). MAY 14, 21st Annual Beau Hardeman Memorial Open K-12 Scholastic Chess Tournament Presented by Unconditional Love for Children, Inc. Gresham Park Recreation Center, 3113 Gresham Rd., S.E. Atlanta, GA 30316. 5 Round USCF Rated SS Game 30 d5. Round 1 will begin promptly at 10 a.m.; other rounds:11:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m. and 3 p.m. One 1/2 point bye available, must request before round 1. Max 50 entrants. Entry fee: $25 by May 1st, $30 afterwards. Register: ulc2010.org No on-site registration. Prizes:Top 3 Primary, Elementary, Middle and High School. Other special awards to be announced at site. JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, 8th Summer Solstice Open (FL) See Grand Prix. JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, Castle Chess Grand Prix See Grand Prix. JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 24th annual Southern Open (FL) See Grand Prix. AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress See Grand Prix. AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 48th annual Atlantic Open (VA) See Grand Prix. OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess Congress (VA) See Grand Prix.

ILLINOIS MAY 7-8, 2016 Greater Peoria Open See Grand Prix. MAY 13-15, 2016 Ice Harbor Scholastic Open (IA) See Iowa. MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open See Grand Prix. MAY 29, Chicago Open Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix. JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, 2016 Annual Universal Late Spring Swiss (MI) See Grand Prix. JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class See Grand Prix. AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix. AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 11th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix.

INDIANA MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open (IL) See Grand Prix. MAY 29, Chicago Open Blitz (BLZ) (IL) See Grand Prix. JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, 2016 Annual Universal Late Spring Swiss (MI) See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 9-10, 2016 ISCA Class Championships 4/SS, G/120 d5. Crowne Plaza@ Airport, 2501 S. High School Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46241. Ph: 317-244-6861, In 6 Sections: Master/Expert, A, B, C, D (See Class E below). May play up one class. Sections combined if necessary. Prizes(50% grntd): $$1700, b/50 paid entries, M/X $250, $150, A,B,C,D $200, $125, Reg.: 8:30-9:30 Rds: Sat 10-3 & Sun 102:30. EF: $50 if rec’d by 7/5, $65 on-site. ISCA Memb. req’d, OSA.1 bye if before RD.2, NO LAST RD. BYES. Ent: 0n-line, indianachess.org or mail to: Craig Hines, 613 North Park Dr., Evansville, IN 47710, 812-4232996, (cell) 812-618-8700, July ratings used. Class E: July 9th only. 4/SS, G/60 d5. Rds.: 10,12:30, 3, 5. EF: $20, Trophies 1-10 places.

JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix. JULY 30-AUG. 7, AUG. 2-7 OR AUG. 4-7, 117th Annual U.S. Open See Nationals. AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix. AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 11th annual Indianapolis Open See Grand Prix.

IOWA US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 13-15, 2016 Ice Harbor Scholastic Open Weekend Scholastic Tournament with Friday Night Blitz, Saturday Open & Reserve Bughouse. 164 Individual and 54 Team Awards. Where: The Grand River Center / Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark, 500 Bell St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Reg: Online: www.onlineregistration.cc. On-Site: 8:00am– 9:30am. 6 Scholastic Sections Master/Expert (M/X) G/90 +30, 4 Rds: Sat 10-3 Sun 9-2; K-12 Open & K-6 Open: G/75 d5, K-12 U1200, K-6 U800, K-3 Open G/45 d5, 6 Rds: Sat 10-12:30-2:30, Sun 911-1:30. Entry Fee: $45 by 4/13, $50 by 5/1, $55 after 5/1, $60 on site. Prize Info: Trophies for Top 10 Individuals all sections, Class Trophies (6 each section) K-12 Open: Top 3 U1600 & U1400 each. K12 U1200: Top 2 U900, U600, Unrated each. K-6 Open: Top 2 U1000, U800, U600 each. K-6 U800: Top 2 U600, U400, Unrated, each. K-3 Open: Top 2 U400, U200, Unrated, each. Club Team Awards (Total of top 3 individual scores): Plaques for Each Player of Top 3 Teams: K-3, K-6 Open & Reserve, K-12 Open & Reserve. Teams may be of common school or chess club per USCF current regulations. Entry Fee: Mail checks payable to “Chess in Iowa,” c/o James Hodina, 3411 Blue Pt. Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. Include name, USCF ID, Section, Team & Email address. Hotel: Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark, $119 chess rate includes 4 passes to waterpark. Rate guaranteed through April 13. Reservations: Phone (866) 690-4006 and ask for the Ice Harbor Chess Group rate. Side Events: Entry Fee = $5.00 per player per event. Unrated K-6 Scholastic Touranment (same registration details as K-6 U1200). Blitz Chess Tournament Fri 7 pm; Bughouse Reserve Tournament Sat 4:30 pm; Bughouse Open Tournament Sat 7:30 pm; Friends and Family, Sat – Sun, 4 Rds., Rated & Unrated Sections. Additional Info: Visit www.iceharborchess.com for details on tournament, playing site, hotel, and area attraction or email: [email protected]. MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open (IL) See Grand Prix. JUNE 11-12, Ames Open See Grand Prix. JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix. JULY 15-17, Kansas Open (KS) See Grand Prix.

KANSAS JULY 15-17, Kansas Open See Grand Prix.

KENTUCKY JUNE 4-5, 2016 Kentucky Open See Grand Prix. JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA) See Grand Prix. AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 11th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix.

LOUISIANA US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 28-29, 2016 Louisiana Open 5SS, G/120 d5, except for RD. 1, which is G/75 d5. SITE: Best Western Plus, 125 E. Kaliste Saloom Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508. Free parking. To reserve by phone, call 337-235-1367 and reference Lafayette Chess Club and Louisiana Open. HR: $84 plus tax. REG.: Sat. 8:30-9:45. Rounds: Sat. 10am, 1:30pm, 6pm. Sun. 9am, and 1pm. Byes: One 1/2 pt. available if requested before 2nd rd. Prizes: 70% returned. 1st 200; 2nd 150. 3 person in each class or combined. EF: $70. Entry/Info: Checks payable to Lafayette Chess Club. No electronic devices of any kind in Tournament Hall; no mon roi, no Ipad/Ipod Touch. Medically approved hearing aids may be used; bring supporting Medical documentation. Contact Person: Thomas C. Leblanc, 337-981-1821, [email protected]. JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open See Nationals. JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open See Grand Prix. JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open See Nationals. AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA) See Grand Prix.

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Tournament Life / May MAINE JULY 9-10, Saco Open See Grand Prix. JULY 23-24, 66th New Hampshire Open (NH) See Grand Prix. AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix.

MARYLAND MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENTS

MCA runs scholastic tournaments (almost every other Saturday from mid-September to late May) & open tournaments (usually 10+ annually) throughout Maryland. Listings & online registration at www.MDChess.org. Maryland scholastic players who compete in the Varsity section (which has a floor of 1600) of a Maryland-Sweet-16 Qualifier can qualify for the $44,000 scholarship to UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) awarded each year. MAY 14, Waldorf Chess Club (WCC) Spring Open #2 4SS, G/60 d5. Waldorf Chess Club, 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Rd., Waldorf, MD 20601. EF: ($40 WCC members); $45 all others. $5 less EF if Pre-Registered by phone/email and EF received by 7 May, cash only onsite. $$b/30: 1st $300; 2nd $200; Class A, B, C, (D, E, Unr) $100. Reg.: 8:00-9:00 AM. Rds.: 9:30, 12:30, 3:30, and 6:30. ENT: Mail checks payable to WCC, P.O Box 856, Waldorf, MD 20604. INFO: Roland Thorpe, 301-752-5169, [email protected]. MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class Championships (VA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 4, World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 5-7, 5th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) See Grand Prix.

JULY 5-7, World Open Under 2100 (PA) See Pennsylvania. JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 8-10, World Open Under 2300 (PA) See Pennsylvania. JULY 9-10, 8th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) See Pennsylvania. AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International See Grand Prix. AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 48th annual Atlantic Open (VA) See Grand Prix. OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess Congress (VA) See Grand Prix.

JULY 5-7, 5th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 16-17, 3rd annual Schenectady Open (NY) See Grand Prix. JULY 23-24, 66th New Hampshire Open (NH) See Grand Prix. AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open See Grand Prix. OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess Congress (VA) See Grand Prix.

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MASSACHUSETTS MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, 24th annual New York State Open (NY) See Grand Prix. MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, 85th Massachusetts Open See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Wachusett CC “B” Championship 5SS, G/100 d5. McKay Complex, Room C192, Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. Open to all. EF: $20 annual club dues. Reg.: 6:30-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: none. Prizes: chess books to 1st, top U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000. Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, [email protected], 978-345-5011. Website: www.wachusettchess.org. Air-conditioned, free parking. W. JUNE 18, Keene Open (NH) See New Hampshire. JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix.

MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open (IL) See Grand Prix. JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, 2016 Annual Universal Late Spring Swiss See Grand Prix. JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix. AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix. AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 11th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix.

MINNESOTA MAY 13-15, 2016 Ice Harbor Scholastic Open (IA) See Iowa. MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open (IL) See Grand Prix. JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix.

Membership Appreciation Program (MAP) The MAP program continues in 2015. See details at main.uschess.org/go/MAP. Top standings will appear every two months in Chess Life.

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State Chapter Affiliate Standings Name

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MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION PENNSYLVANIA ST CHESS FED WASHINGTON CHESS FEDERATION MINNESOTA ST CHESS ASSN MASSACHUSETTS CHESS ASSOC NEW JERSEY ST CHESS FED TENNESSEE CHESS ASSOCIATION DELAWARE CHESS ASSOCIATION VERMONT CHESS ASSOCIATION KANSAS CHESS ASSOCIATION MONTANA CHESS ASSOCIATION

MD PA WA MN MA NJ TN DE VT KS MT

101 53 46 33 32 31 22 22 22 19

Count 484 161 153 119 108 65 21 20 19 18 18

Adult Membership Standings Name CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN MARSHALL CHESS CLUB CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CTR SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB JERSEY SHORE HS CHESS LEAGUE DALLAS CHESS CLUB PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS MICHIGAN CHESS ASSOCIATION BAY AREA CHESS ROCHESTER CHESS CENTER

Scholastic and Youth Membership Standings Name PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS BAY AREA CHESS SILVER KNIGHTS CHESS SUCCESS CHESS SCHOOL CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN THE BERKELEY CHESS SCHOOL BOCA RATON CHESS CLUB NEW YORK CITY CHESS INC SACRAMENTO VALLEY SCH CL MICHIGAN CHESS ASSOCIATION

State

Count

NY NY MO CA NJ TX TX MI CA NY

950 192 142 122 118 102 98 83 80 80

State

Count

TX CA VA CA NY CA FL NY CA MI

Member Standings Name NAVARRO, DANIEL A WOLF, TODD W LUNA, GILBERTO, II TUSING, TIMOTHY A STALLINGS, JAY S ANGUS, SHANE COOPER KRANICH RITTER, TANIA SPENCER, ALEC BRACKENRIDGE, KEITH AGHAJANYAN, ARTUR DZURICSKO, GEORGE J, III SYGIEL, CHET

875 554 386 266 241 237 223 193 191 188

State

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TX ND FL FL CA FL FL CA OH CA IL KY

131 76 74 64 44 38 36 26 24 20 20 20

PCT Gain Standings State HI MS KS

64

Dec14 138 259 344

Dec15 284 406 481


PCT 105.8 56.8 39.8

State ND SC WY

Dec14 99 658 109

Dec15 135 851 137

PCT 36.4 29.3 25.7

State NV SD NE

Dec14 741 192 289

Dec15 897 230 333

PCT 21.1 19.8 15.2

State PA

Dec14 3292

Dec15 3777

PCT 14.7

See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14 MISSISSIPPI MAY 7, Vicksburg Open 4SS, G/45 d5. Senior Center, 801 South St., Vicksburg, MS 39180. Reg.: 9am-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00, 12:30, 2:00, 3:30. Prizes: 1st, 2nd, Top U1400. 75% of entry fees returned. EF: $20. MCA membership ($5) required for adult MS residents. Info: www.vicksburgchess.org, 601-831-0362. JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Nationals. AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA) See Grand Prix.

MISSOURI MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open (IL) See Grand Prix. JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Nationals. JULY 15-17, Kansas Open (KS) See Grand Prix. JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix. AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 11th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix.

JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) See Nationals. AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix. AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 7th annual Central California Open (CA-N) See Grand Prix.

NEW HAMPSHIRE JUNE 18, Keene Open 4SS, G/60 d5. Congregation Ahavas Achim, 84 Hastings Ave., Keene, NH 03431. $$ 650 b/30. 3 sections. Open, $$ 150-100, U1900 75. U1750, $$ 100-50, U1550 25. U1400, $$ 100-50. All, EF: $35 if rec’d by 6/1 or $42 at site. Souvenir T-shirt to every advance entrant; indicate size (S,M,L,XL,XXL). Reg.: 8:30-9:30 a.m., Rds.: 10-12:30-3-5:15. 1/2-pt. bye okay, limit 2, must commit before round 3. No Unr may win over $50 except in Open. Ent: David Thomas, PO Box 7582, Fitchburg, MA 014207582; 508-904-3476. JULY 23-24, 66th New Hampshire Open See Grand Prix. AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix.

NEW JERSEY

Reno Scholastic Chess Quadz University of Nevada, Reno FH19 PK-College. G/30 d5 Sched: 12:003pm. EF: 10. Weekly event on designated Saturdays. Info: www. chess kidz.org/quadz.html or [email protected] JUNE 4-5, ChessKidz In Search of Future Masters 2016 Brookfield School, 6800 S. McCarran Blvd., Reno, NV 89509. Time control: G/30 d5. Prizes: Trophies to top 55 players and school team trophies available. Wristband, participation pin and scorebook to first 190 sponsored entries. 4 sections by grade, open section by rating or 9th-16th grades, some adults. 2-day event for all sections. Section 1 1st-2nd. Section 2 3rd-4th. Section 3 5th-6th. Section 4 7th-8th. Open for all others and highest rated players. 7 Rounds: Sat: 10am, 11:30, 1pm, 2:30. Sun: 10am, 11:30, 1pm, 2:30. EF by 5/20: $25 for sponsored players. 150 players age 12 and under are sponsored first come first serve. 30 entrants 15 & under, 10 entrants 24 & under. Nevada resident players reserve the right to the sponsorship slots over out of state players. Sponsorship includes a paid one year USCF membership. Team captains and members can register for teams (5 player min/max). Late fee $15 after 5/20. Possible no entry after 200 players. Possible no entry after 5/27. Onsite +$75 if allowed. T-shirt $15 preordered while supplies last. Info/Reg: www.chesskidz.org Q: [email protected] JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open See Nationals.

MAY 14, Hamilton Chess Club Quads 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave., Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. Contact email: hamiltonchessclub.com. W. MAY 15, Westfield G/45 Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-2191358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com MAY 17, Princeton Day School 650 The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 8 in each section. Medals to all players. Sections for OVER 1000 rated players begin at 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds. G/55 d5: NEAR MASTERS (players K-12 OVER 1400), FUTURE MASTERS (players K-12 12001400), CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200). ALL AFTERNOON SECTIONS. G/25 d5, 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-8),K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE K-1 (novice). PARENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/25 d5, 3rds. Parents play free. Pre-registration online, $35 pay at the door. Info and register online: www.pds.org/chess. On-site 11-12 noon $45. Inquiries to Bonnie Waitzkin [email protected]. MAY 19, 3rd Thursday Quads 3 RR, G/30 d10. Effects Quick/Reg Rating. Quads grouped by Regular Rating. All the King’s Men Chess & Games Center (Just 18 mins. from Phila/NJ bridges), 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ. 856-582-8222. Prizes: $25 1st per quad. Unr. cannot win more than $10. EF: $12.50, members $10. Reg.: 6 -7:15 pm. Rds.: 7:30-8:30-9:30 pm. All: Visa/MC/Disc/Amex OK w/$1surcharge. Info: [email protected]. Bring a clock! MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, 24th annual New York State Open (NY) See Grand Prix. MAY 22, Westfield G/45 Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-2191358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com

JUNE 23, Walter Browne Memorial National Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) See Grand Prix. JUNE 24, Youth Trophy Tournament 5-SS, G/25 d5. Westgate Las Vegas Resort. Open to players age 14 & under. 3 sections: Open, U1000, U700. Trophies top 5 in each section, top 2 in each 200 point rating group and unrated. Must be 3 players eligible for each prize to be awarded. EF: $39 by 6/3, $50 later. Reg.: 8:30-9 a.m. Rds.: 10-11:30-1-2:15-3:30. www.VegasChessFestival.com. JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open See Nationals. JUNE 25, National Open Saturday Blitz Sectionals (BLZ) RR G/3 +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. $100-60, 2nd half $40, in each section of 10-12. EF: $30. REG.: by 9:30 p.m. Rd. 1 at 10 p.m. www.VegasChessFestival.com. JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship 6-SS, G/60 d5. Westgate Las Vegas Resort, 3000 Paradise Road, 89109. In 4 Sections by age: 14 & Under, 14 & Under Reserve (under 1000), 9 & Under, 9 & Under Reserve (under 800). Trophies to top 10 in each section plus class and team trophies. 1st Place in each section wins a Computer loaded with valuable Chess Software and hundreds of Videos, 2nd-4th win chess prizes valued at 250-150-100. Unrated players may not win 1st in Reserve sections. EF: $89 by 6/3, $99 by 6/22, $120 later. 1/2 point bye in any round (limit 2) if requested in advance. Reg.: 8:30-9 a.m. Rds.: 10-1-3:30, 10-1-3:30. Youth Blitz 6/24 6:00 p.m. ($20 by 6/3 $25 later). HR: $69, $89 Friday and Saturday. (800) 732-7117 – be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or www.VegasChessFestival.com. JUNE 26, National Open Sunday Blitz Sectionals (BLZ) 7-RR G/3 +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. $100-60 in each section of 8. EF: $30. REG.: by 9:30 p.m. Rd. 1 at 10 p.m. www.VegasChessFestival.com.

MAY 22, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championship in 5 Sections SITE: BERGEN ACADEMY, 200 HACKENSACK AVE., HACKENSACK, NJ 07601. 4SS, EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 PTS OR MORE WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY! USCF Memb Req’d For Sections 3, 4 AND 5. Info: 201 287 0250 or [email protected]. ADV EF (pmk by May 18th) $35, At Site $40. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. In 5 Sections: Section 1 Junior Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 2nd grade. Rds.: First Round 10:15 AM then ASAP. Section 2 Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 4th grade. Rds.: First Round 10:00 AM then ASAP. Section 3 G/45 d5 U800: Open to players rated below 800 and unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 4 G/45 d5 U1200: Open to players rated below 1200 and unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 5 G/60 d5 U1400: Open to All Ages rated below 1400 or unrated. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF payable To: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646 . INFO: www.icanj.net. W. MAY 22, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship See Grand Prix. MAY 22, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA U1600 Championship Site: Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open To All Ages With Rating below 1600. 4SS, G/60 d5. Prize Fund ($$ b/25) 1st - 3rd $200, $150, $100, TU1400 $50, TU1200 $50. INFO: 201 287 0250 or [email protected]. ADV EF (pmk by May 18th) $40, At Site $45. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF payable to: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W. MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) See Grand Prix.

NEBRASKA JULY 15-17, Kansas Open (KS) See Grand Prix.

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MAY 28, Central Jersey Chess Tournament Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 4 rated & 2 unrated sections. Open, U1200: K-12, 3 rds., G/40 d5. U900, U600: K-12, 4 rds, G/25 d5. Intermediate (K-6), Beginners (K-2): 4 rds, not rated. Trophies to 1st-3rd & top school/club team per section, medals to all! $35 prereg online by 5/26. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Rd.1 2:00. njchess.com MAY 28, US Amateur K-8 East Under 1200 5-SS, G/30 d5. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. If staying, for chess rate ($119 per night), please make reservations at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/b161d199. Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJ Chess. Free parking, public transportation to NYC, Philadelphia. walking distance, 30 restaurants, shops and parks within 5 minute stroll. In three sections: Under 1200, Under 900, Under 600. Trophies to Top Ten. Others win chess medallions. Unrated may not win first place. Registration: Saturday, May 28, 11am -12noon. Rounds: 12:30pm, then ASAP, with lunch break after Round Two. EF: $30 if postmarked by May 16th. $40 cash at site. One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested with entry fee. April Rating Supplement used. Entries: to Aaron Kiedes, 4 Seymour Terrace, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Call 973-343-3260 for information or email [email protected]. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number, section, grade level and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. No phone entries. Online entries $32 at www.njscf.org after 4-15-15 until 5-26-16 at midnight. W. MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, 72nd Annual U.S. Amateur Championship - East See Nationals.

A State Championship Event! JUNE 5, 2016 NJ State Girls Championship 4SS, G/55 d5. Dean of Chess Academy, 3322 Route 22 West, Building 15, Suite 1501, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (973) 219-6877. 2 Sections. Open: Trophies to Top 8 players. First place player is New Jersey’s representative for the National Girls Tournament of Champions during the U.S. Open 2016. NJSCF will provide a stipend to defray the costs of the attendee if she plays in the NGTOC 2016. U1400: Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/27/16 to Noreen Davisson, 6 Red Barn Ln., Randolph, NJ 07869. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am & ASAP. Email [email protected] for more information. JUNE 5, Westfield G/45 Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-2191358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com JUNE 11, Princeton Charter School Princeton Charter School at: 100 Bunn Dr., Princeton, NJ 08540. TIME CONTROL: G/30 d0 Swiss to 4 rounds. SECTIONS: Open above 1000; U1000; U700; U500/Unrated (sections might be combined when necessary for pairings). Parental Supervision Required: The parents or another adult must be designated to supervise the student player between rounds. Schedule (will be accelerated if possible). First Round: 12:01 PM; Second Round: ASAP; Third Round: ASAP; Fourth Round: ASAP; Award Ceremony: ASAP (4:05 the latest). Schedule will be accelerated if possible (*) Online Registration $30 Only if register one week before: www.ChessKidsNY.com/PCSChessProgram.htm (*) Fee will increase automatically to $35 if register later. On site registration the date of the event: $40 from 11:45 am to 12:00 noon. Information: email to Miguel Iniguez at: [email protected] Results will be posted online the same day of the event!

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! JUNE 11-12, NJ State Junior Championship 5SS, G/75 d5. Dean of Chess Academy, 3322 Route 22 West, Building 15, Suite 1501, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (973) 219-6877. 2 Sections. Grades 912: Trophies to Top 8 players. First place player is New Jersey’s representative for the Denker Tournament during the U.S. Open 2016. NJSCF will provide a stipend to defray the costs of the attendee if s/he plays in the Denker 2016. Grades K-8: Trophies to Top 8 players. First place player is New Jersey’s representative for the Dewain Barber Tournament during the U.S. Open 2016. Entries postmarked by 6/6/16 to Noreen Davisson, 6 Red Barn Ln., Randolph, NJ 07869. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 11:30am12:30pm. Rounds: 1:00pm and 4:00pm Saturday, 9:00am, 12:00pm and 3:00pm Sunday. Email [email protected] for more information. JUNE 12, Westfield G/45 Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-2191358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class Championships (VA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 18, King’s Chess Club Quads Morning quads and afternoon quads, G/30 d5, Kindergarten-undergraduate (scholastic, youth, and young adult memberships). Bethlehem Church, 758 Route 10, Randolph, NJ 07869. EF: None. Reg.: 9-9:20 am., 1st rd. 9:40. Arr. by noon to reg. only for afternoon quads. Medal to each quad winner. Info: Bethlehem Church 973-366-3434 or Bob McAdams 973-694-3988, [email protected]. JUNE 19, Westfield $-Per-Point Octos 3-SS. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes per 8-player section: 1st $40, 2nd $20, $5 per point to all. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00-3:45-5:30 p.m. Info: John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-5488432 or 848-219-1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfield chessclub.blogspot.com JUNE 26, Westfield G/60 Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 11:45 a.m.-

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Tournament Life / May 12:20 p.m. Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 1, 2, 3, World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) (PA) See Pennsylvania. JULY 3, Westfield G/45 Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-2191358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com JULY 3, World Open G/10 Championship (QC) (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 4, World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 5-7, 5th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 5-7, World Open Under 2100 (PA) See Pennsylvania. JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 8-10, World Open Under 2300 (PA) See Pennsylvania. JULY 9-10, 8th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) See Pennsylvania. JULY 10, Westfield G/45 Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-2191358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com JULY 29-31 OR 30-31, 15th annual Manhattan Open (NY) See Grand Prix. AUG. 5-7 OR 6-7, 22nd Annual Northeast Open (CT) See Grand Prix. AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix. AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 48th annual Atlantic Open (VA) See Grand Prix. OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess Congress (VA) See Grand Prix. OCT. 6-10 OR 7-10, 2016 Millionaire Chess Open III See Grand Prix.

NEW MEXICO US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! MAY 14-15, New Mexico Class Championships Sponsored by New Mexico Chess Organization. May 14 & 15 in the Library of Eldorado High School, 11300 Montgomery NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. 4 Rds. SS, G/120 d10. Rds.: 9:00 am and 2:30 pm both days. Open to players of all ages and places of residence; however, only the highest finishing resident of New Mexico will receive the title of New Mexico Class Champion. Tie breaks if necessary. Sections: Master/Expert, A, B, C, D, E, F. EF: $30. Cash prizes for each Section based on EF paid by that section. Membership in team representing NM based on order of finish of NM residents in each class. Registration limited to those from whom entry fees and forms are received by mail or by e-mail on or before 11:59 pm (MDST) May 12, 2016. Mail EF & Entry Forms to P. O. Box 4215, Albuquerque, NM 87196. Entry Forms and further details available on line at www.nmchess.org. PayPal may be used to pay EF. Assignment to section by TD based on highest published rating since 12/31/16. AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.

NEW YORK US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 17 & 24, 7th Annual Broome County Chess Championship - Francis Cordisco Memorial 6 Round Swiss, G/75 d5. CORDISCO’S CHESS CENTER, 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901, (607) 772-8782, [email protected]. $$: $500 Prize Money GUARANTEED. Two sections - Open Section: $150 - $75 - $50 trophies 1st – 3rd. Reserve Section (under 1700): $125-$60-$40 (under 1700) trophies 1st – 3rd. US Chess Federation Membership required. Entry fee: Open- $40 Reserve- $35. Non Broome County residents welcome. Schedule: Registration on site 9:00-9:45AM Sun. 4/17/16. Rounds: 10AM–1PM–4PM both days. Mail entry: checks payable to “Cordisco’s Corner Store”, 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901. Non Broome County residents welcome- 1st place trophy Broome residents only.

MAY 7, 2016 Watertown Open Chess Tournament 4 round-Swiss System Pairings, G/75+delay 5 seconds, Half pt. bye rds. 1-3 available with advance notice. Sponsored by the Watertown Chess Club, see our web site at: www.watertownchessclub.com Location: American Red Cross, 2d flr. Conference Rm., 203 N. Hamilton St., Watertown, NY 13601. A United States Chess Federation Sponsored Event, USCF membership required. $125 Prize fund b/10 total paid entries. First $75, 2nd $30, & class $20. Registration: 8:30-9:20 AM, Rds.: 9:30 AM, 12:15, 3 and 5:30 PM. EF: $25, ($22 for WCC members), send to Don Klug, 518 Sherman St., Watertown, NY 13601. D. Klug 315-785-8800. MAY 15, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1600) 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2200: $75, U1900: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1300: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg:. 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:005:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. MAY 17, Marshall Masters See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 18, 25, JUNE 1, 8, 15, Marshall Weekly Wednesdays (5 Round Cycle) 5-SS, G/90 +30. Please note: This cycle is only 5 rounds because of the NY International! Two sections. U2000: ($450 b/25) $225-125. U1700: $100. U1400: ($450 b/25) $225-125. U1100: $100. EF: $50, MCC Mbrs $30. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. MAY 19, Marshall Thursday Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:3010:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, 24th annual New York State Open See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 20-22, 21-22 OR 22, Marshal Monthly U2300 (New Round Times!) 5-SS, 40/90 SD30 +30. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. $800 Gtd: $300-150-100. U2100: $125; U1800 $125. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 & 6pm. 2-day: Sat. 11:30am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3-day in round 2. 1-day: Sun. 9-10:15-11:30am (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Max two byes, request at entry. SIDE EVENT: May 20, Marshall Bughouse Tournament! 5-SS, G/5 d0. Bughouse. Not rated. Players register in teams of two. Each round is a 2 game match. ($450 b/35 players): $200-

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Any affiliate that has submitted at least 50 US Chess 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 subtract $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 US Chess 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. Alternatively, for an annual payment of $250.00 (instead of $150), the requirement for a minimum number of US Chess members will be waived.

Dallas Chess Club (TX) www.dallaschess.com Long Island Chess Club (NY) www.lichessclub.com Michigan Chess Association (MI) www.michess.org

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Oklahoma Chess Foundation (OK) www.OCFchess.org Sparta Chess Club (NJ) www.spartachessclub.org Success Chess School (CA) www.successchess.com

Bay Area Chess 1639A South Main Street Milpitas, CA 95035 408-409-6598 [email protected] www.bayareachess.com Cajun Chess 12405 Hillary Step Drive Olive Branch, MS 38654 504-208-9596 [email protected] www.cajunchess.com Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis 4657 Maryland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108 314-361-CHESS [email protected] www.stlouischessclub.org

ChessIQ 4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113 Skokie, IL 60077 847-423-8626 [email protected] www.chessiq.com Chesskidz Tournaments P.O. Box 34722 Reno, NV 89533 775-223-9644 [email protected] www.chesskidz.org ChessNYC.com c/o Russell Makofsky & Michael Propper P.O. Box 189, 1710 1st Avenue New York, NY 10012 212-475-8130 [email protected] www.chessnyc.com Continental Chess Association P.O. Box 8482 Pelham, NY 10803 201-347-2269 [email protected] www.chesstour.com Eagle Chess Academy PO Box 6141 Largo, MD 20774 301-467-5024 [email protected] www.eaglechessacademy.com

Jersey Shore HS Chess League P.O. Box 773 Lincroft, NJ 07738 [email protected] Marshall Chess Club 23 West 10th Street New York, NY 10011 212-477-3716 [email protected] www.marshallchessclub.org PaperClip Pairings c/o J. Houghtaling Jr & Remy Ferrari 6005 Forest Boulevard Brownsville, TX 78526 956-459-2421 [email protected] San Diego Chess Club 2225 Sixth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-239-7166 [email protected] www.sandiegochessclub.org Shining Knights, Ltd. P.O. Box 545 Glenmoore, PA 19343 484-228-8457 [email protected] www.shiningknights.com Silver Knights Chess 8500 Executive Park Avenue #404 Fairfax, VA 22031 703-574-2070 [email protected] www.silverknightschess.com

See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14 100, top U2200/unr & U1900 team average: $75. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs & GMs $20. Reg.: 6:156:45pm. Rds.: 7-7:40-8:10-8:40-9:10pm. Max one bye, Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. MAY 21, Marshall Saturday U1800 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. MAY 26, Marshall Thursday Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:3010:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. MAY 27, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix. MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) See Grand Prix. MAY 28, Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1700) 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2300: $75, U2000: $75. U1700 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:457pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. MAY 29, Marshall Scholastic Action! (3 Rounds) 3-SS, G/25 d5. Open to youth K-12. ($225 b/25): $100-50, U1000: $75. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs: $15. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:1011:20am. No byes. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. MAY 29, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1500) 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2100: $75, U1800: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 12:15-12:45pm. Rds.: 1-2:45-5:006:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JUNE 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed Night Chess! Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members $3. Reg.: 7-7:25 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2nd Long Island CC June Open 5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $100-80. Top U2000, U-1500/unr. $50 ea. EF(cash only): $35. Non-LICC members +$10. UNRATED FREE! Reg.: 7:15 – 7:30 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-5. Skittles rm. Info: www.lichessclub.com.

JUNE 3, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 3-5, Marshall Weekend FIDE (New Round Times!) 5-SS, 40/90 SD/30 +30. FIDE Rated. (Note the new round times below!) ($600 b/25): $250-125. U2200: $125; U1900 $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. GMs Free. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 & 6pm. Max 2 byes, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, 8th Summer Solstice Open (FL) See Grand Prix. JUNE 4, Marshall Morning U1700 Action - NEW! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9am-10:15-11:30-12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tournaments! 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5. JUNE 5, First Proctors - Schenectady Blitz Chess (BLZ) Historic Proctor’s Theater - Capital District’s New Chess Venue! 432 State St., Schenectady, NY. 8SS, G/10 d0. EF: $12.50 by mail before 6/1, $15 on-site, $7.50 U18. $$: 260 b/25 $100-50-25, U1800, U1550 $40. Reg.: 1:00- 1:45 P.M. Games 2-6 P.M. ENT: Checks payable to Peter Henner, 60 Scutt Rd., Feura Bush, NY 12067. INFO: [email protected]. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. Blitz Rated. JUNE 5, Marshall Morning Action! (4 Rounds) 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1800: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27, 34th Nassau Class 40/80 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. 4-SS. 6 sections. Master-Expert, EF: $36 by 6/3. $$ (256 b/8) 176, U2200 80. Class A, U2000/UR. EF: $31 by 6/3. $$ (216 b/8) 144-72. Class B, U1800/UR. EF: $26 by 6/3. $$ (176 b/8) 112-64. Class C, U1600/UR. EF: $21 by 6/3. $$ (136 b/8) 88-48. Class D, U1400/UR. EF: $16 by 6/3. $$ (96 b/8) 64-32. Class E/UR: U1200/UR, EF: $11 by 6/3. $$ (56 b/8) 56 All, EF: $7 more at site. Non-mem $10 more. 2 byes 1-4. Rds.: 7:15 Mons. [email protected]. Reg.: 7-7:15 PM. Ent: Harold. Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 9-12, 9th New York International - U2200 Section 7-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30. Open to all players rated U2200 and unrated. No FIDE ratings over 2200. USCF Ratings used for pairings and prizes. FIDE Rated. Prizes $8,000 based on 70 paid entries. $3000-2000-1000, U1900: $1000-500, U1600: $500. Entry Fee: $200 if received by May 30; $250 in June. $25 less for MCC members. Schedules: 4-day: Thurs. 7pm, Fri. – Sun. 12:30pm & 6pm. 2-day: Sat. 9-10:10-11:20am (G/25 d5) then merge with 4-day. Byes: 2 byes available, must commit before round 3. Playing site: The historic Marshall Chess Club. Registration: Call MCC with credit card, mail check, or online. Limited to 70 players! Register early! www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JUNE 10-12, Can-Am International Chess Tournament See Grand Prix. JUNE 11, Marshall Thursday Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:3010:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 13, 20, 27, JULY 4, 11, 18, Marshall FIDE Mondays/U1800 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100. U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25) $200-150-100. U1500: $100-50. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:156:45pm. Rd: 7pm each Mon. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. JUNE 16, Marshall Thursday Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:3010:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. JUNE 17, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix. JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class Championships (VA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 18, Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1700) 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2300: $75, U2000: $75. U1700 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:457pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JUNE 19, First Proctors - Schenectady Third Sunday Swiss Historic Proctor’s Theater - Capital District’s New Chess Venue! 432 State St., Schenectady, NY. 3SS, G/60 d5. EF: 12.50 by mail before 6/15, $15 on-site, $7.50 U18. In 3 sections: Open, U1800, U1550, may be combined

Categories Added RUN AN ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT THIS SPRING! Each affiliate is entitled to one TLA per month of up to 8 lines and up to 2 issues of Chess Life, for any tournament between July and September 2016, if no TLA for such an event appeared in 2015, and the TLA is e-mailed by the appropriate deadline. The 8 free lines cannot be applied to longer TLAs.

SPECIAL CATEGORIES QUALIFY FOR FREE TLAS! Each affiliate is entitled to one TLA per month of up to 8 lines for events in the following categories, if submitted by e-mail. The free lines cannot be applied to longer TLAs: SENIOR For age 50 or above, or a

higher minimum age. UNRATEDS FREE Any tournament that offers free entry to unrated players. If your prizes are based on entries, say “paid entries.”

A tournament playing only on one or more weekday evenings.

CHESS CLUB SPECIAL

RBO Open to Under 1200/ Unr or

US CHESS BOOSTER TOURNAMENT

Under 1000/ Unr. Tournament name must include “Rated Beginners Open” or “RBO.”

A tournament that offers at least two US Chess membership renewal prizes, or a quad that offers at least one per section.

BLITZ Time control of Game/5. TLAs such as “USCF-rated Blitz every Friday 7 pm” are accepted.

COLLEGIATE A tournament limited to

college students. JUNIOR For age 20/below (age 20 must be eligible).

Chess Life Only $49 for Premium Membership, which includes a copy of Chess Life every month. Regular Memberships are available for $40 and give online-only access to Chess Life. (Note to affiliates: If you collect a $49 membership, you may submit it online to US Chess for $46.)

NON-SCHOLASTIC WITH SCHOLASTIC

A tournament for all ages held concurrent (same location) with a scholastic tournament that in its previous year drew at least 50 players. We encourage organizers of scholastics to hold open or collegiate events on the side.

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Tournament Life / May based on entries $$: 260 b/25 Open $75-40, U1800 $50-30, U1550 $4025. Reg.: 10:15- 10:45 A.M. Rds.: 11-1:30-4. ENT: Checks payable to Peter Henner, 60 Scutt Rd., Feura Bush, NY 12067. INFO: [email protected]. JUNE 19, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1500) 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2100: $75, U1800: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg:. 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:005:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JUNE 21, Marshall Masters See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 22-26, 9th New York International - Championship Section 9-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30. Only open to players currently rated 2000+ (USCF or FIDE). FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes. FIDE rated. Prizes $9,000 unconditionally guaranteed! $4000-2000-1000, U2400 FIDE: $1000-500, U2300 FIDE $500. Entry Fee: $200. Players not rated USCF or FIDE over 2200: $300. GMs/Foreign IMs: Free. Local IMs: $125. $25 less for MCC members. All $50 more if received after June 15. Foreign players who play all 9 rounds receive $75. Schedule: Wed. 7pm, Thurs. – Sun. 11am & 6pm. Byes: 2 byes available, must commit before round 3; limit 1 bye in rounds 8-9. FIDE GM/IM norms possible; must play all rounds. Last year 1 norm was achieved! Playing site: The historic Marshall Chess Club. Registration: Call MCC with credit card, mail check, or online. Limited to 70 players! Register early! 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 29, JULY 6, 13, 20, 27, AUG. 3, Marshall Weekly Wednesdays 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. U2000: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100. U1700: $100. U1400: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100. U1100: $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg:. 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JUNE 30, Marshall Thursday Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:3010:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 30, JULY 7, 14, 21, 28, AUG. 4, Marshall Thursday Open 6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150, U2100: $100. U1800: $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg:. 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JULY 1, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JULY 1, 2, 3, World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) (PA) See Pennsylvania.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 1-3, Marshall Weekend FIDE 5-SS, 40/90 SD/30 +30. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25): $250-125. U2200: $125; U1900 $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. GMs Free. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 & 6pm. Max 2 byes, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Queens July Open See Grand Prix. JULY 2, Marshall Morning U1700 Action 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9am-10:15-11:30-12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JULY 3, Marshall Morning Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1800: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JULY 3, World Open G/10 Championship (QC) (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 4, Marshall Independence Day Madness! 6-SS, G/25 d5. ($525 b/25) $200-100. U2300: $75, U2000: $75, U1700: $75. EF: $50, MCC Mbrs $30. GMs Free. Reg.: 10:15-10:45am. Rds.: 11am-12:15-1:30-3:00-4:15-5:30pm. 2 byes available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JULY 4, World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 5-7, 5th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 5-7, World Open Under 2100 (PA) See Pennsylvania. JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) See Grand Prix. JULY 7, Marshall Thursday Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:3010:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.

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JULY 8, Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ) 9-SS, G/3 +2. ($500 b/35): $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:108:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. Blitz rated. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. JULY 8-10, World Open Under 2300 (PA) See Pennsylvania. JULY 9, Marshall Morning U1800 Action 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JULY 9, Marshall Saturday G/60 Open 4-SS, G/55 d5. Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2400: $75, U2100: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 122:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org. JULY 9-10, 8th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) See Pennsylvania. JULY 10, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1600) 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2200: $75, U1900: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1300: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:005:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JULY 14, Marshall U2400 Action 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2100: $75 U1800: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 15-17, 16-17 OR 17, Marshall Monthly U2300 5-SS, 40/90 SD30 +30. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. $800 Gtd: $300-150-100. U2100: $125; U1800 $125. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 & 6pm. 2-day: Sat. 11:30am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3-day in round 2. 1-day: Sun. 9-10:15-11:30am (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Max two byes, request at entry. SIDE EVENT: July 15, Marshall Progressive Chess Tournament! 5-SS, G/15 +30. Scottish Progressive Chess Rules. Not rated. ($450 b/35 players): $200-100, top U2200/unr & U1900 team average: $75. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs & GMs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 77:40-8:20-9-9:40pm. Max one bye, request at entry. www.marshall chessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. JULY 16-17, 3rd annual Schenectady Open See Grand Prix. JULY 29-31 OR 30-31, 15th annual Manhattan Open See Grand Prix. AUG. 5-7 OR 6-7, 22nd Annual Northeast Open (CT) See Grand Prix. AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix. AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix. AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix. AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 48th annual Atlantic Open (VA) See Grand Prix. SEPT. 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5, 138th annual NY State Championship See Grand Prix. OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess Congress (VA) See Grand Prix.

NORTH CAROLINA MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 3-5, 1st Annual Carolinas Classic See Grand Prix. JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class Championships (VA) See Grand Prix. JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 24th annual Southern Open (FL) See Grand Prix. AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix. AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA) See Grand Prix. AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 48th annual Atlantic Open (VA) See Grand Prix. OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess Congress (VA) See Grand Prix.

OHIO MAY 13, DCC Friday Nite Quick #17 (QC) 4SS, G/24, increment 5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $14 ($10 DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. MAY 20, DCC Friday Nite WORLD A’FAIR Quick #18 (QC) 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club is at 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. At the WORLD A’FAIR (across Main St) - It will be loud, fun, noisy, and loud. Pay EF at Dayton Chess Club, receive ticket for World A’Fair. Walk 1/2 block to the Dayton/Montgomery County Convention Ctr. Registration Ends 7:15 p.m. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. 1 bye. Prizes: based on entries. EF: $14 ($10 DCC mbr). Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open (IL) See Grand Prix. MAY 27, DCC Friday Nite Quick #18 (QC) 4SS, G/24, increment 5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $14 ($10 DCC mbr). Info: [email protected]/, 937-461-6283. MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, 2016 Annual Universal Late Spring Swiss (MI) See Grand Prix. JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, 2016 Gem City Open - Heritage Event See Grand Prix. JUNE 10, DCC Friday Nite Quick #19 (QC) 4SS, G/24, increment 5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $14 ($10 DCC mbr). Info: [email protected]/, 937-461-6283.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 11, Toledo June Swiss Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by 6/9, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 2016 Columbus Open See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 9, Toledo July Swiss Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by 7/7, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix. JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, Second Annual Aviator Open Chess Tournament (Part of Dayton Master Chess Festival) See Grand Prix. JULY 17, X-15 Blitz (BLZ) (Part of Dayton Masters Chess Festival) (It’s June 2015 & the X-15 still has the official world record for the highest speed ever reached by a manned, powered aircraft. Its maximum speed was 4,520 miles per hour (7,274 km/h), or Mach 6.72 in October 1967.) G/5, no delay, no increment. Prizes $350 b/20. 1-$200, 2$100, 3-$50. Rated Blitz at Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402. Number of rounds & SS or RR determined by number of entries. Registration ends 1:00pm Sunday Round 1 begins 1:30 p.m. EF: $25. Register at site on Fri, Sat, or Sun. Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283. AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, Cleveland Open See Grand Prix. AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix. AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 11th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! SEPT. 10-11, Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open Salt Fork State Park Lodge, Cambridge. Players age 18 & up from any state welcome. A relaxed schedule, intimate atmosphere, rustic secluded venue, and natural surroundings will make for a memorable weekend! 3 sections Senior (age 50+), Young’uns (18-49), Mixed U1600 (18 & up). Format 5SS, Rnds. 1-3 G/75 d10, Rnds. 4-5 G/90 d10. Reg.: Sat 9:30-10:15. Rnds.: 10:30-2:30-6:30 Sun 9:30-2. EF: $40 thru 8/29 then $50; OCA members $2 less. Trophy prizes, 1st place OH resident is 2016 OH Sr Champ! Fellowship of the King group rate $109/night plus pet-friendly cabins, 800-ATA-PARK, reserve early! More info: neilley.com/chess, [email protected], or 740-314-1102. OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess Congress (VA) See Grand Prix.

OKLAHOMA MAY 21-22, 1st Norman Chess Festival at the Univ of Oklahoma - Norman — 5-SS See Grand Prix. JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Nationals.

See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14 JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Nationals. JULY 15-17, Kansas Open (KS) See Grand Prix.

OREGON JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) See Nationals. JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) See Nationals. JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) See Nevada. JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) See Nationals. AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.

PENNSYLVANIA MasterMinds Scholastic Summer League Info at www.mastermindschess.org. North Penn Chess Club Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. See www.northpennchessclub.org for schedules & info or 215-699-8418. MAY 21, LVCA $1000 in Scholarships K-12 Championships 5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $30, $40 CASH ONLY after 5/17/16 AT SITE. Scholarships: 1st-$400, 2nd-$200, 3rd-$100, $100 each top 3 Lehigh Valley players. Trophy’s-1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Top U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, U400, UNR, $10-$20 Random Prizes each player. Rds.:11:10pm & ASAP. Reg.: Ends 11am. Site: College Hill Moravian Church, 72 W. Laurel St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Ent: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Info: [email protected], www.lehighvalleychessclub.org MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, 2016 Annual Universal Late Spring Swiss (MI) See Grand Prix. JUNE 4, W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads Our 27th year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. Walnut St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am. Rds.: 9:40, 1:00, 4:00. Info: [email protected]. JUNE 5, Sunday Chess in Jasper Park and Picnic (3 events) Emmaus, PA (BLZ) (3) 5-SS events, G/7 d3. Jasper Park Pavillion, 4960 Vera Cruz Rd. North, Emmaus, PA 18049. EF: $10 Cash each event, No adv ent. Prizes: Min. 50% Rtd. based on paid entries. 1st-60%, 2nd-30%, 3rd-10% AND ADD if 12 or more players “Top U1600”- $15, Top U1000 - $15, more based on pd. Picnic:11am-dusk. Reg Ends: 1, 3, 5 pm for each event. Event: Rd-1: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm each. Info: 484-866-3045, [email protected], www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/. JUNE 11, MasterMinds CC Quads Lenfest Center, 3890 N. 10th St., Philadelphia, PA 19140. Quads: 3RR, G/85 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM. Rds.: 9:30, 1, 4. Info: mastermindschess.org or [email protected]. JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class Championships (VA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open See Grand Prix. JULY 1, 2, 3, World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) 3 separate tournaments at Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). Each is a 4-SS, double round (8 games), G/5 d0. Prizes $$300 guaranteed: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, no checks. Reg.: ends 1:45 pm, rds. 2, 2:45, 3:15, 3:45. One pair of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings), but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. JULY 3, World Open G/10 Championship (QC) See Grand Prix. JULY 4, World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) See Grand Prix. JULY 5-7, 5th annual World Open Women’s Championship See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 5-7, World Open Under 2100 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). Open to under 2100 or unrated. Prizes $$500 guaranteed: $200-100, U1800 $110, U1500/Unr $90. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 5 pm 7/5, rds. Tue 6 pm, Wed 11 & 6, Thu 9 & 2. One half point bye allowed if U1500/Unr, otherwise two byes allowed; must commit before rd. 2. Ent: at site. JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International See Grand Prix. JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 8-10, World Open Under 2300 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). Open to under 2300 or unrated. Prizes $$500 guaranteed: $200100, U2000 $110, U1600/Unr $90. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 5 pm 7/8, rds. Fri 6 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 4:15. One half point bye allowed if U1600/Unr, otherwise two byes allowed; must commit before rd. 2. Ent: at site.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 9-10, 8th annual World Open Under 13 Championship 6SS, G/60 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for location, rates). Open to all born after 7/10/03. In 4 sections. Open Section: Trophies to top 10, 1st C, Under 1400/Unr; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/15/16-12/31/16 to 1st. Under 1400 Section: Trophies to top 10, 1st Under 1200, Unrated; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/15/16-9/30/16 to 1st. Under 1000 Section: Trophies to top 10, 1st Under 800, Unrated; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/15/16-9/30/16 to 1st. Under 600 Section: Trophies to top 10, 1st Under 400, top 3 Unrated; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/15/169/30/16 to 1st. EF: $42 online at chessaction.com by 7/7, $45 mailed by 6/15, $50 at site. US Chess membership required. Special 1 year dues with magazine: Online with entry, $22 with Chess Life, $15 with Chess Life for Kids. Mailed or at site, $25 with Chess Life, $17 with Chess Life for kids. Reg. 7/9 to 10 am, rds. Sat. 11-2-5, Sun. 10-1-4. Up to 2 half point byes allowed, must commit before rd. 3. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. JULY 29-31 OR 30-31, 15th annual Manhattan Open (NY) See Grand Prix. AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix. AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix. AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix. AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 48th annual Atlantic Open (VA) See Grand Prix. SEPT. 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5, 138th annual NY State Championship (NY) See Grand Prix. OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess Congress (VA) See Grand Prix.

RHODE ISLAND AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix.

SOUTH CAROLINA MAY 14-15, 8th Annual South Carolina Senior Open See Grand Prix. JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Nationals. JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 24th annual Southern Open (FL) See Grand Prix. AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA) See Grand Prix.

TENNESSEE A State Championship Event! MAY 13-15, 2016 Tennessee Senior Open 5SS, G/120 d5. Fair Park Senior Center, 1433 Livingston Rd., Crossville, TN 38555. EF: $25 if mailed by 5/7/2016, $35 at site. 3-Day: Reg Fri 2:00-3:30 PM Rds: 4,10-4, 9-2. 2 Day: Reg Sat 8:00-9:30. Rds: 10-1-4, 9-2. (2 Day R 1 & 2 at G/60 d5). All times are CDT. Memb. Req’d: TCA $10, TN residents only. $$GTD: $150-100. $55-A/B, C/D, E & Below, $45-Age 60-69, Age-70-79, 80 & Older. Plaques to top 2,Top Age 60-69, Top Age 70-79, Top Age 80 & Older (plaques to TN residents only). Medals to all participants. ENT: Harry D. Sabine, PO Box 381, Crossville, TN 38557. INFO: [email protected]. W. MAY 28, Pawn Power Open 13 5SS - G/50 d5 (5 round Swiss Pairing System with game in 50 minutes with 5 second delay). Site: Hyatt Place Memphis - Wolfchase Galleria 7905 Giacosa Pl., Memphis, TN 38133.Tel: +1 901 371 0010. Registration: 05/28 7:30am to 8:45am. Rounds: 9am, 11am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 6pm. Entry Fee: $25 by 5/21 ; $35 at site. MCC members $25 anytime. This event is USCF Dual Rated. Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Top U1600. 75% of entry fees returned (1st: 30%, 2nd: 20%, 3rd: 15%, Top U1600: 10%). [email protected]; Online entries: www.memphischess.com. Send mail entries to: MCC, P.O. Box 17864, Memphis TN 38187. JUNE 4-5, Memphis Open See Grand Prix. JUNE 11, Rea Hayes Open Chess Tournament See Grand Prix. JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Nationals. JULY 9-10, 2016 U.S. Amateur Championship - South See Nationals. AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA) See Grand Prix.

AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 11th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix.

TEXAS MAY 21-22, 2016 DCC FIDE Open VII Underwritten by Wayne-Li See Grand Prix. MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 71st Annual Texas State and Amateur Championships See Grand Prix. JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix. JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Nationals. JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) See Nationals. JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) See Nationals. JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) See Nevada. JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) See Nationals. AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix. AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA) See Grand Prix.

UTAH Club 84065 See www.chessprep.org for club activities. JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) See Nationals. JUNE 24, Youth Trophy Tournament (NV) See Nevada. JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) See Nationals. JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) See Nevada. JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) See Nationals.

VERMONT MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, 24th annual New York State Open (NY) See Grand Prix. JUNE 18, Keene Open (NH) See New Hampshire. JULY 16-17, 3rd annual Schenectady Open (NY) See Grand Prix. AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix. SEPT. 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5, 138th annual NY State Championship (NY) See Grand Prix.

VIRGINIA MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic See Grand Prix. MAY 29, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic FIDE Rated Blitz! (BLZ) See Grand Prix. JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class Championships See Grand Prix. AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix. AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA) See Grand Prix. AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 48th annual Atlantic Open See Grand Prix. OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess Congress See Grand Prix.

WASHINGTON MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, Washington Open See Grand Prix. JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) See Nationals. JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) See Nationals. JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) See Nevada. JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) See Nationals. (Continued on p. 71)

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PROBLEM I. 30. Rxe8+! since 30. ... Kxe8 31. Qc8 is mate. PROBLEM II. White missed 28. Qh7+! Kxh7 29. Bg6+ Kg8 30. Rxf8+ Kxf8 31. Re8 mate. However, he still won with 28. Bg6 Rg8 29. Re8 Rf6 30. Rxg8+ Kxg8 31. Qd5+ Kf8 32. Re1 and Black now resigned. PROBLEM III. 34. Qxe7! Rxe7 35. Rc8+ mates. PROBLEM IV. White resigned after 47. ... Re6! because 48. Nc7 Rc6! 49. Qxc6 Qxf2+ mates. PROBLEM V. 31. ... Qb6! threatens 32. ... Re2+ and other discovered checks, e.g. 32. Kh1 Qxb3 and 33. ... Qxd5 or 33. ... Qxd1+ 34. Qxd1 Re1+. PROBLEM VI. Don’t take credit for 49. ... Qxf5+! 50. Rxf5 Rxf5+ unless you saw 51. Ke3! Rxf2 52. e7 Rf6! 53. e8=Q Re6+ and wins.

PAGE 45 / ABCS OF CHESS PROBLEM I. Mating Net: It’s mate in three: 1. ... Qc1+ 2. Ka2 Bb3+ 3. Kxb3 Qc4 mate. PROBLEM II. Mating Net: It’s mate in 2: 1. ... fxg2+ 2. Bxg2 Qf1 mate; or 2. Qxg2 Qxf1 mate; or 2. Kg1 Qxf1 mate (among others). PROBLEM III. Mating Net: It’s mate in 2: 1. ... c2+ 2. Bb2 c1=Q mate (or 2. ... c1=R mate). PROBLEM IV. Mating Net: It’s mate in 3: 1. ... Bf3+ 2. Bg2 (or 2. Kg1 exf2 mate) 2. ... Bxg2+ 3. Kg1 exf2 mate. PROBLEM V. Mating Net: It’s mate in 4: 1. ... Bd3+ 2. Kg1 Be3+ 3. Kh1 Rxh3+ 4. gxh3 Be4 mate. PROBLEM VI. Mating Net: It’s mate in 4: 1. ... Qd1+ 2. Ka2 Bd5+ 3. Qb3 (or 3. Ka3 Qxa4 mate) 3. ... Qxb3+ 4. Ka1 Qa2 mate.

PAGE 47 / FIND THE PERPETUAL PROBLEM I. Adams found the right path in the game, but one untoward retreat (30. Bc6-d5) could have borne tragic consequences: 30. ... Bxh4!! 31. gxh4 Qg4+ 32. Kf1 Qd1+, Draw agreed. This time, there is no way out of the labyrinth. PROBLEM II. White is up 400 pawns, and on the verge of promoting, but a beautiful (and quiet) move seals the perpetual. 48. ... Kf4!! Avoiding 48. ... Kg3, which would have lost to 49. Rxh3+!! Kxh3 50. f7 Kg3 51. Be5+. 49. f7 Rd1+ 50. Kf2

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WEST VIRGINIA MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) See Grand Prix.

A State Championship Event! JUNE 11, West Virginia Action Championship 6SS, G/30 d0. Sponsored by the WVCA. EF: $25, by June 4; $30 thereafter and at site; WVCA membership required, OSA. $$b/20: $125-75; U1900 $50; U1500/Unr $50; Trophy to Top WVCA member. Reg.: Harrison County Chess Club, c/o Robert Greer, PO Box 4338, Clarksburg, WV 26302; (Checks payable to “Harrison County Chess Club”). On site Registration: 9:00-9:45. Rounds: 10-11:15-1-2:153:30-4:45 or as announced at the site. Site: Comfort Suites, 285 White Oaks Blvd., Bridgeport, WV 26330, 1-800-230-4134. Contact: Robert Greer, [email protected], 304-641-9241. AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix. AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 48th annual Atlantic Open (VA) See Grand Prix. OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess Congress (VA) See Grand Prix.

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MARK FINS Author of New Novel Imagine That Entrepreneur, Philanthropist

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y best moves over the board are not likely to arouse any special attention. I doubt that GMs Magnus Carlsen or Hikaru Nakamura or any of those types are studying my games. But when the great Harold Dondis (now deceased, see April 2016 Chess Life) called to share his desire to resurrect the dying 97-year-old Boylston Chess Club, now fallen on hard times, I was interested to hear his plan. I knew the club had been hard-pressed financially, barely breaking even and facing a whopping increase in market rent. To make things worse, the landlord refused to renew the lease, leaving the club only six months to find a new home. Harold and the dedicated Chris Chase began a feverish search for a new location. By far the best location was Norris Street in Cambridge, but there were big financial shortfalls, including a much higher rent. Why was chess so important to me, and what was the overall impact of chess upon my life? Where did chess rank on my charitable list? After all, there were many worthy groups needing support. Truthfully, unlike Harold, I didn’t play at the Boylston Club that often any more—I spent much more time in the suburbs, at the Metrowest Chess Club. As I considered the options, I was overtaken by a stirring vision: excited clusters of little kids crowded around a board, chattering, laughing and interrupting each other, moving each other’s pieces to show their ideas. And I saw those proud older players, at the club every week for a Thursday Night Swiss, a Friday Night Blitz or a Saturday Quad. What would they do if the club didn’t survive? I was saddened as I pondered, like the Ghost of Christmas Future, the emptiness caused by the possible closure of the club. It made me think about the day my father took out a wooden box some 63 years earlier. He took out strange and fascinating wooden pieces. Mesmerized, I looked on through the widened eyes of a four-year-old and chanted

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the names of the pieces and the rules of their movement along with my dad. I realized then that chess has had a tremendous influence on my life and my work as an entrepreneur and author. It taught me about the value of concrete analysis, the role of intuition, the certainty of consequences, the value of thinking ahead, and the importance of being objective in one’s assessments. And so I called Harold back and told him I’d happily match the contributions with my own, to give the club a full fiveyear respite. At the time of this writing, the club is thriving, breaking even, and hosting an ever-increasing numbers of players and chess events. I am on tour now with my new novel Imagine That, with numerous business interests to oversee. But chess is my siren song. As far as is concerned, assisting the Boylston Chess Club certainly was one, but I know that my best is yet to come. Imagine That is available on amazon.com.

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