See previous issue for TLAs appearing July 1-14


Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40,Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day top 7 sections schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds Sat 10, 12:45, 3:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds Sat 10, 12:45 & 3:30, Sun 10, 1 & 4. Half point byes OK all rounds; limit 3, Premiermust commit before rd 2, others before rd 4. HR: $97-97-97-97, reserve by 11/11 or ratemay increase. Parking at hotel $10/daywith guest room, $20without; garage next to hotel may be about $10. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633 or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, 845-496-9658. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


An American Classic! Dec. 26-29 or 27-29, Nevada Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced) 20th annual North American Open 7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Bally's Casino Resort, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89103. $$ 120,000 based on 600 paid entries. Seniors, re-entries &GMs count as half entries, unrateds in U1250 or U1500 as 1/4, else in proportion; $90,000minimum(75%each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-1000-800- 600-500-400-400, clearwinner or 1st on tiebreak bonus $200, top Under 2500/Unr $2500-1200. FIDE. Under 2300: $7000-4000-2000-1200-900- 800-600-500-400-400. Under 2100: $7000-4000-2000-1200- 900-800-600- 500-400-400, no unrated may win over $2500. Under 1900: $7000- 4000-2000-1200-900-800-600-500-400-400, no unrated may win over $1800. Under 1700: $6000-3000-1600-1000-800-700-600-500-400-400, no unrated may win over $1200. Under 1500: $5000-2500-1400-1000- 800-700-600-500-400-400, no unratedmaywin over $800. Under 1250: $4000-2000-1300-900-700-600-500-400-300-300, top Under 1000 $1000, no unrated may win over $400. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 12/11 list may not win over $1500 U1250, $2500 U1500 or U1700. Games rated too late for 12/11 list not counted. 2) If official ratingwasmore than 30 points over sectionmaximumanymonth 12/10-11/11, prize limit $1500. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mailed EF: 4-day $244, 3-day $243 mailed by 10/15, 4-day $274, 3-day $273mailed by 12/15. Online EF: $245 at chess- tour.com or entry.cc by 10/15, $275 by 12/20, $300 12/21 until two hours before round 1. Phoned EF: $280 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 12/20 (no questions). No phone entry after 12/20. EF at site: $300. Special EF: Seniors 65/over in Under 1300 or above, $130 less. Re-entry $120; not available in Open Section. GMs $150 from prize. EF for unrated in U1250 or U1500: 4-day $54, 3-day $53 if mailed by 12/15, $55 online at chesstour.com by 12/20, $60 phoned by 12/20 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $70 at site. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dueswithmagazine if paidwith entry. Online at chess- tour.com, Adult $30,Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 4-day reg. ends 12/26 5 pm, rds 12/26 6 pm, 12/27 11 & 6, 12/28 11 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4:30. 3-day reg. ends 12/27 10 am, rds 12/27 11 am, 2:30 pm & 6 pm, 12/28 11 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4:30. Bye: all, limit 4, limit 2 in last 4 rounds; Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 4. HR: $97-97, 800-833-3308, 702-739-4111, rate may increase if not reserved by 11/22, all rooms in chess block may sell out about 11/7. Free parking (garage at adjacent Paris Las Vegas Hotel is most convenient). Car rental: for special Avis rate reserve car through chesstour.com or call 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Foreign player ratings: Usually 100 points added to FIDE, 100 to FQE, 200/more to most other foreign, no pts added to CFC or Jamaica. Some foreign ratings not accepted for U1900 or below. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US player rat- ings: December list used; FIDE ratings not used. Special rules: In round 3 or after, playerswith scores of 80%ormore and their opponents may not use headphones, earphones, or cellphones or go to a different floor of the hotelwithout Director permission, andmust submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. Blitz & Quick side events to be announced. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Regional


Alabama July 9, Birmingham Classic 4SS, TC: G/75.WaterMark PlaceMall, 4500 Alabama Adventure Pkwy., Bessemer, AL 35022. Open (1500+; PF: $$b/25): $200-125-100- U1800:100-U1600: 75; Reserve (U1500; PF: $$b/25): $175 -100-75- U1200-75; U1000:75; Rds.: 9-11:30-2:30-5. EF: $30; ifmailed by Jul 2nd; $40 at site. Scholastic: 5SS, TC: G/30. Rated: Rook (K-12); Knight (K- 6), EF: $20; Not Rated: Novice (K-8), Primary (K-4): EF: $10, Trophy: Top 3 Individual,Medals 4th-6th. Late REG: JUL 9th: 8-8:40am. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 4524 Southlake Parkway, Suite 34 - PMB 310, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: Caesar Chess@yahoo.com; www.AlabamaChess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


July 30, Huntsville Classic 4SS, TC: G/75. UAH Huntsville - University Center, 1410 Ben Graves Dr., Huntsville, AL 35816. Open (1500+; PF: $$b/25): $200-125-100- U1800:100-U1600: 75; Reserve (U1500; PF: $$b/25): $175 -100-75- U1200-75; U1000:75; Rds.: 9-11:30-2:30-5. EF: $30; ifmailed by Jul 23rd; $40 at site. Scholastic: 5SS, TC: G/30. Rated: Rook (K-12), Knight (K- 6); Pawn (K-3), EF: $20; Not Rated: Novice (K-8): EF: $10, Trophy:Top 3 Individual, Medals 4th-6th. Late REG: JUL 30th: 8-8:30am. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 4524 Southlake Parkway, Suite 34 - PMB 310, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: Caesar Chess@yahoo.com, www.AlabamaChess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


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Arizona See Grand Prix.


July 14-17, 15-17 or 16-17, 16th annual Pacific Coast Open (CA- S)


July 15-17 or 16-17, Ye Old Pueblo Open and Scholastics See Grand Prix.


Aug. 12-14 or 13-14, 3rd annual Central California Open (CA-N) See Grand Prix.


Oct. 7-9 or 8-9, CCA 8th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.


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


Arkansas


Aug. 5-7 or 6-7, Arkansas State Championship See Grand Prix.


California Northern


Capital City Chess Club Monthly (Sundays) 4-ss (Var. 29L1), G/120. Open, One Section. LOCATION: Thee Upper Crust Pizza, 1200 "K" Street#10, Hyatt Regency Retail Plaza, Sacramento. ENTRY: $25. GUARANTEED: 4 pts $100, 3.5 pts $75, 3 pts $50, 2.5 pts $25. ALL BYES: Half pt. BYES:TwoMax. RDS: Last Four Sundays at 1PM&You must be present at 12:45 PM of each round to be paired. REG.: 12- 12:45 PM. (FirstThree Rounds). INFO: John C. Barnard, (209)450-6133. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Modesto Round Table Chess Club Monthly (Thursdays) 4-SS (Var. 29L1), G/90. Amateur Rating Tournaments (Under 2000 & Beginners), LOCATION: 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto (Meeting Room). ENTRY: $15. GUARANTEED: 4pts $60, 3.5 pts $45, 3 pts $30, 2.5 pts $15. ALL BYES: Half Pt. RDS.: 7pm. REG.: 6pm (1st, 2nd & 3rd Thurdays). Modesto Chess School: 6pm. No Club Membership Fee & No Chess Class Fee required. INFO: John C. Barnard (209) 450-6133. ChessMag- net School JGP.


July 9, San Jose Quads Trophies: Players w/winning record. Check-in 4p. Games: 4:30-6:30p. 3xG/30. Chess Center, 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste B213, San Jose, CA 95101. EF: Pre-reg $25, Onsite $40. Info: BayAreaChess.com/kids. NS. NC.


July 9, San Jose Swiss Trophies: Players w/winning record & teams with 2+ players. Medals to others. Games: 10a-2p. 3 Sections: u500, u900, 900+. u900: 5xg30, 900+: 4xg45. Chess Center, 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste B213, San Jose, CA 95101. EF: Pre-reg $33, Onsite $48. Info: BayAreaChess.com/kids. NS. NC.


July 14-17, 15-17 or 16-17, 16th annual Pacific Coast Open (CA- S)


See Grand Prix.


July 23-24, Freedom Open 4SS, 30/90/G/60. 3 Sections: 1900+, 1500-1899, u1500. Prizes: $2020 b/55. 1900+: 300-200-70 (u2100 100-70). 1500-1899: 300-200-70 (u1700 100-70). Under 1500: 200-100-70 (u1300 100-70). Sched: Reg. Sat 10-10:30. Rounds Sat 11, 4:30, Sun 10 3:30. EF: Pre-reg $66 by 7/21, Onsite $85. Jul '11 Supp &TD discretion to assign ratings. Chess Cen- ter, 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste B213, San Jose, CA 95101. Info/flyer: BayAreaChess.com/july11. NS. NC. Chess Magnet School JGP.


July 31, Aug. 20, Pleasanton Quads Trophies: Players w/winning record. Check-in 4p. Games: 4:30-6:30p. 3xG/30. Hilton, 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. EF: $25 by Thu bef tour- ney, Onsite $41. Info: BayAreaChess.com/kids. NS. NC.


July 31, Aug. 20, Pleasanton $uperSwiss $1,000 b/44. 4SS G/60. Rds.: 10, 12:30, 2:45, 5. 2 Sec: 1700+, U1700. Hilton, 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. EF 2+ days bef tourn: $44, onsite: $60. Play-up:+$10. Info: BayAreaChess.com/reg. NS, NC,W.


July 31, Aug. 20, Pleasanton Swiss Trophies: Players w/winning record & teams w/ 2+ players. Games: 10a-2p. 3 Sec: U500, U900, 900+. U900: 5xG/30, 900+: 4xG/45. Hilton, 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. EF: $33 by Thu bef tourney, Onsite $49. Info: BayAreaChess.com/kids. NS. NC.


Aug. 12-14 or 13-14, 3rd annual Central California Open See Grand Prix.


Aug. 13, San Jose Quads Trophies: Players w/winning record. Check-in 4p. Games: 4:30-6:30p. 3xG/30. Chess Center, 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste B213, San Jose, CA 95101. EF: Pre-reg $25, Onsite $40. Info: BayAreaChess.com/kids. NS. NC.


Aug. 13, San Jose Swiss Trophies: Players w/winning record & teams with 2+ players. Medals to others. Games: 10a-2p. 3 Sections: u500, u900, 900+. u900: 5xg30, 900+: 4xg45. Chess Center, 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste B213, San Jose, CA 95101. EF: Pre-reg $33, Onsite $48. Info: BayAreaChess.com/kids. NS. NC.


ORGANIZER AND DIRECTOR SEMINARS


If you are a senior level TD or higher and willing to conduct a free seminar about organizing/ directing USCF-rated tournaments, please con- tact Joan Dubois at tla@uschess.org.


Aug. 27, Utah Amateur Championship (UT) See Utah.


Sept. 3-5 or 4-5, 2011 Labor Day Chess Festival See Grand Prix.


Oct. 1, 2011 U.S. Game/60 Championship See Nationals.


Oct. 2, 2011 U.S. Game/30 Championship See Nationals.


Oct. 29-30, 2011 U.S. Junior Chess Congress See Nationals.


California Southern


LA CHESS CLUB www.LAChessClub.com. Saturdays: 10AM-10 PM(Novice Class & 3 Tournaments). Sundays: 12-6 & 1-4 PM (Beginner class&2 Tournaments) -Details on our web site. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 PM (Intermediate/Advance Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 * (310) 795-5710. (4 blocks 405 West, Santa Monica& Butler * 2nd Floor). Private (1:1) Lessons * Group Classes * Tournaments.


July 1, 8, 15, 22, LACC - July Friday FIDE 4SS, G/90+30 sec/move. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blksW405. EF: $50/$40. FIDE & USCF-rated. 5% off SCCF members. Reg.: 6-7 pm. Rds.: 7 pm each Friday. Prizes: 80% collections. Park- ing: Free at BoA ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710.Mick@LAChessClub. com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


July 2&3, 9&10, 16&17, 23&24, LACC - Sat & Sun G/61 6SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA. 2nd fl. EF: $45 ($35 memb). 5%offSCCFmemb.Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free at BoA and streets. Info: 310/795-5710 or Mick@LAChessClub.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


July 2, 9, 16, 23, LACC - 10 Blitz (G/5) Saturday Night (QC) 5DSS, G/5 (10 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blksW405. EF: $10. Q-rated. Reg.: 8-9 pm. Rds.: 9, 9:20, 9:40, 10, 10:20. Prizes: 1/2 EF. Parking: Free at BoA and streets ($3 basement).


July 2, 9, 16, 23, LACC - LA Masters G/30 3SS, G/30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 2nd Fl. 4 blksW405. EF: $30 ($20 memb). Reg.: 5-6 pm. Rds.: 6, 7, 8 pm. Prizes: ($180 b/10, 75%); Parking: Free at BoA ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710.


July 2, 9, 16, 23, LACC - Saturday G/61 3SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 2nd floor. ($320 b/20), $100/50/30; U1800-1200:$50/40/30/20. EF: $25 ($20memb). Reg.: 11- 12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Parking: basement ($3). Info: 310/795-5710.


July 3, 10, 17, 24, LACC - Sunday G/61 3SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 2nd fl. ($320 b/20), $100/50/30; U1800-1200: $50/40/30/20. EF: $25 ($20memb). Reg.: 11- 12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Parking: Free at BoA and streets. Info: 310/795-5710.


July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, LACC - Every Sunday Chess For Juniors 5 separate events - 4SS, G/30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocksW 405. EF: $25 ($20 LACC memb, $10 off siblings, 10% off SCCF members. Free new LACC memb). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1, 2, 3, 4 pm. Prizes: Trophies (Top 3) & Medals (rest); each player receives a prize! Parking: Free at BoA and streets. Free Pizza/soda/cookie & free class (12-1). Info: (310) 795-5710 or Mick@LAChessClub.com.


July 10, Beverly Hills Scholastic Tournament 5SS, G/30. Bring clocks! BHCC, 8950W. Olympic Blvd.,#210, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. (Free Parking). Prizes: Trophies top 3, medals next 3. Reg.: 12-12:30. Starts: 1 pm. EF: $20 rec'd 2 days prior, $25 onsite (Cash), Reg.: www.bhchessclub.com, 310-274-7873 (V/MC). bhchessclub@hotmail.com. Info: Dr. Robert Minoofar.


July 10, LACC - 2011 SoCal Blitz Championship (QC) 5DSS, G/10 (10 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W 405. EF: $30($25 LACC memb, $5 off siblings, 10% off SCCF members. Free newLACCmemb; $10 EF possible butwins no prizes). Q- rated. Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free at BoA and streets ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710.


July 14-17, 15-17 or 16-17, 16th annual Pacific Coast Open See Grand Prix.


FOREIGN RATING? NOT UNRATED!


If you have no USCF rating, but do have a rat- ing or category from any other country, no matter how many years ago, you are not unrated.


If you have a FIDE rating, you are also not unrated.


Tell the Director of any event you enter about your foreign rating or category or your FIDE rating, so that you can be paired appropriately.


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