See previous issue for TLAs appearing January 1-14
TheTournament Announcements on the following pages are provided for the convenience of USCF members and for informational pur- poses only. Unless expressly indicated otherwise, neither the U.S. Chess Federation norChessLifewarrants the accuracy of anything contained in these Tournament Announcements. Those interested in additional information about or having questions concerning any of these tournaments are directed to contact the organizer listed. ChessLifewill exercise all due diligence in providing accurate typesetting of non-camera-ready copy but assumes no responsibil- ity for errors made in such work.
Effective with TLAs submitted after November 10, 2010, the fol- lowing additional rules apply to Grand Prix tournaments:
1) The guaranteed first prize must be at least $150.
2) No more than one prize under $100 may count towards the Grand Prix point total.
3) Prizes below the maximum entry fee do not count towards the Grand Prix point total.
SUBMISSIONS: If possible e-mail your tla to:
tla@uschess.org (Joan DuBois). For tla deadline schedule, formatting help and Grand Prix information see September 2011 ChessLifepg. 49 and 69 or check http://main.
uschess.org/ go/tlainfo. Payment can be done online through theTD/Affiliate area or sent to: U.S. Chess,TLA Dept., PO Box 3967, Crossville,TN 38557.
Nationals
Feb. 17-19 or 18-19, Florida 2012 U.S. Amateur Team Championship - South 5SS, G/120 (2-day option, Rd. 1 G/60). Universal Palms Hotel, 4900 Powerline Rd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Only 10mins. to the Beach. $69 hotel chess rate until cut-off date, 954-776-4880. 4-player teams (with one optional alternate).Teamaverage (4 highest ratings - January rating list) must be under 2200. Winning team qualifies for National playoff online. EF per player: $40 by 2/10, $49 later. SPECIAL EF:Team (one entry must be made for all players) $150 by 2/10, $190 later (any team changes $10). Teams from outside Florida will receive $25 off teamentry fee. PRIZES: Top 1-3rd place teams;Top class teams: U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1000, U800; Top Senior team (all 50 & above), Top Female team, Top College team (same school), Top High School team(same school),TopMiddle School team(same school, grades 6-8), Top Elementary School team (same school);Top Boards 1-4. Schedule: 3-day: 1st Rd. Fri. 7:30, 2-Day 1st Rd. Sat. 10; Rds. 2-5 Sat. 1:30, 6:45, Sun. 9:30, 2:45. Free parking and Free Internet. Ent: Boca Raton Chess Club, 2385 Executive Ctr. Dr., Ste. 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Online entry & add'l info:
www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Feb. 17-19 or 18-19, Illinois 2012 U.S. Amateur Team Championship - North One section: Open. Sets-Boards-Clocks provided for USAT only by North American Chess Association.Open: 5SS, G/90+30/increment, 2-day: rd.1- 2 G/60. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2875 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062. 847-298-2525. $83.00 chess rate single-double-triple-quad until 2/3/12, FREE BREAKFAST BUFFET INCLUDED WITH ROOM! Please reserve early. Open to 4 player teamswith one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings - January Rating List) must be under 2200. EF: 3-day $140, per teamif received USPS or on-line 6 PMby Feb- ruary 4th, $160 if received USPS or on-line 6 PMby Feb. 14th, $180 on-line until Feb. 16th 6 PM and at door. Individuals wishing to play, send $35 and request to be put on a team by USPS (received by 2/14) or on-line by 2/16 6 PM, $45 thereafter.Team changes on site or after 2/16 6 PM $20. Check out
officialwebsitewww.chessweekend.comformore info and complete prize list. Prizes: Awards to top two teams, top teams with average rating u1900, u1600, and u1300. Award for Best Team Name.Winning teamqualifies for national play-offs. Prizes to best team composed of juniors (high school and younger-must declare eligibility to win prize). Prizes to top score on each board. Rounds: 3-day: on-site registration/check-in 5:30-6:30pm, rds.: 7pm, 10:00am & 4:00pm, 10:00am & 3:30pm. 2-day: on-site registration/check-in from 8:00- 9:30am, rds. 10:00am & 1:00pm then merge with 3-day. Illinois Blitz Championship on Saturday night, $25 received by 2/14 USPS or on- line (2/17), $30 at site. Illinois FIDE titled players get free entry-contact us for more info. First round 8 PM, 2 games with each opponent, 5 rounds, bring sets, clock, & boards for Blitz.
Seewww.chessweekend.com for details. All: Checksmade payable to and sent to: Chess Central, 37165 Willow, Gurnee, IL 60031. Please include Team's name and roster (plus ID#s), captain's email and phone number, and desired schedule. Info:
www.chessweekend.com, 847-773-7706 before 6 PM. North American Chess Associationwill provide Sets-Boards-Clocksfor USAT only. Chess Magnet School JGP for US Amateur Team – North, Open Section.
Feb. 18-20, California, Northern 29th Annual U.S. Amateur Team Championship West (Blitz/Scholastic Feb. 20 only.) Main event: 6SS, 30/90 sd/60. Hyatt Regency, 5101 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Free Park- ing! Hotel: Free Parking! $109 call 800-233-1234 for chess rate. Reserve by Feb. 4 or rates may increase. Four-player teams plus optional alter- nate, average rating of four highest must be under 2200, difference between ratings of board 3 & 4 must be less than 1000. January 2012 Supp, CCA min &TD discretion to place players accurately. Main Event Prizes: Exclusive commemoratively inscribed digital clocks to each player and trophy to the team for top 3 overall teams, top team u2000, u1800, u1600, u1400, and u1200; top "industry" team (all players from the same company), top "family" team (siblings, cousins, parents, uncle/aunts, grandparents), top junior team, and top school team; top scorer on each board (1-4). Gift certificates for best 3
teamnames.Main
uschess.org
Event EF: $188/team or $47/player by 2/14, 2/15-17: $197/team, $56/player, Onsite: $217/team, $66/player. Main Event Sched: Reg- istration: Sat 9:30-10:30am. Rounds: Sat 11:30 5, Sun 11:30 5,Mon 10, 3:30. Info/flyer:
BayAreaChess.com/usatw12. Scholastic Side Event: 5SS G/30. Four-player teams plus optional alternate,may be fromsame or different schools. Jan 2012 Supp, CCA min &TD discretion to place players accurately. Prizes:Trophies to each player inTop 3 teams over- all,Top teamu900, u800, u700, u600, u500, u400, u300, u200,Top scorer on each board (1-4). EF: $156/team or $39/player by 2/14, 2/15-17: $175/team, $48/player, Onsite: $185/team, $58/player. Registration: Mon 8-9am. Rounds: 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm. Info/flyer:
BayAreaChess.com/usatws12. Blitz Event: Registration Mon 7-8pm, Rounds 8:30-10:30pm. EF: $12. 75% of entry fees returned as prizes. Info/flyer:
BayAreaChess.com/usatw12. Help in forming teams: a player and see
bayareachess.com/events/12/usatw or email teamhelp@Bay
AreaChess.com for teams seeking players & players seeking teams. Contact: For all these events, online entry at
BayAreaChess.com/my/ usatw12 and contact Bay Area Chess, 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste B213, San Jose 95131.T: 408-786-5515. E:
ask@BayAreaChess.com. NS, NC,W, F. Chess Magnet School JGP.
A Heritage Event! Feb. 18-20, New Jersey 42nd Annual World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East 6SS, 40/2, SD/1. Parsippany Hilton, 1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany, NJ 07054. Chess Rate valid until 1/16. Reserve early 973-267-7373 or 1-800- HILTONS. Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. Open to 4- player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest rat- ings - 2012 January Rating list)must be under 2200. EF: $150 postmarked by 2/5/12. Scholastic teams College and below$145 per team, ALL-$185 after or at door. - all teams, any changes at site $25 charge. Check out official website
www.njscf.org. Prizes: 1-5th Place teams, plaque and 4 digital clocks; Top Team (Denis Barry Award) U2100, 2000, 1900, 1800, 1700, 1600, 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1000 each plaque and 4 Dig- ital Clocks;Top college team(same school) 4 Digital Clocks & plaque; Top HS team (grades 9-12 same school),Top Middle School (grades 5-9 same school), Top Elementary School (grades K-6 same school), Top 2 ScholasticTeams (mixed schools okay) (Collins Award),Mixed Doubles (2males, 2 females-no alternates), Seniors (all players over age 50),Mil- itary, each plaque & 4 Digital Clocks to top team; CompanyTeam(same employer) Old Timers Trophy (all players over 65), Family (4 familymem- bers), State teams - CT, DE,MD,MA, NJ, NY (Benjamin Award), PA, VA, NC, RI, OH, Canada, each plaque top team; Special Plaque toTop College (NJ , NY, Pennsylvania), Best Player 1-4 and top alternate, All 6-0 scores each Digital clock. Biggest Individual upset each round Engraved Cross pen; Entry fee refunded to team with Best “Chess related” name, Sun- day night-- Best ‘Chess Related costumes or gimmick—gourmet dinner for four. Reg. 9-12 Sat 2/18: Rds. 1-7:30, 11-6, 9-3:30. Special Events!! Surprises and special give-aways each round. Mystery Guest and special Sundaymorning panel on 72match! Sunday night - Bughouse $20 per team. Cash prizes. HR: Parsippany Hilton, chess rates expire 1/16/2012. Rates $119 (up to 4 in room) 2nd hotel now attached to Hilton also up to 4 in room $126 per night-Hampton Inn---includes breakfast for 4 each day. Back up hotel - Sheraton Parsippany-about 2 miles. 973-515-2000. $99 per night. For help forming teams and more information contact:
noreen@deanofchess.com or Facebook: ATE- Team. Chks payable to NJSCF, mail by 2/05 to: E. Steven Doyle, 17 Stonehenge Road,Morristown,NJ 07960. (IncludeTeamname, Cap- tain, players full names, USCF Expiration, ID numbers and ratings in board order). No team can include more than two GM's. Include SASE for con- firmation ifwanted, No registered or certifiedmail accepted. NS, NC,W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Feb. 26, New Mexico
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced) 2012 U.S. G/15 Championship (QC) 6SS, G/15. University of New Mexico – Student Union Building, Albu- querque, NM 87131. USCF Membership required - available onsite. One section, all players have an opportunity towin a
U.S.Championship! $$400-200-100 (B/50) U2400, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200: $100 each, unrated: $50. Higher of regular or quick rating used for prize eligibility. EF: $39. $10 late fee if after 1/23. Free entry to GMs, IMs, and WGMs. Rds.: 6:30pm, 7:10pm, 7:50pm, 8:30pm, 9:10pm, 9:50pm. Up to 2 half point byes upon req. before rd 1. NS NCW. ENT:Wired Kings CC; 12004 Prospect Ave NE; Albuquerque, NM87112. HR: $71 505- 944-2599 Hilton Homewood Suites – ABQ Airport, available until 2/1/12 or roomblock full. Online Entry & add'l info:
www.SouthernRockyOpen. com,
WiredKingsCC@gmail.com, 505-550-4654. Part of the 2012 Southern Rocky FIDE Open Chess Festival. See 2012 Southern Rocky FIDE Open in Grand Prix for more information.
Apr. 13-15, Minnesota 2012 National High School (K-12) Championship (Apr. 12 – Bughouse & Blitz) 7SS, G/120. Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, 612-370-1234. Chess Rate $125. 5 Sections: K-12 Championship,K-12 Under 1600,K-12 Under 1200, K-12 Under 800, K-12 Unrated.April Rating Supplementwill be used. Unrated playersmay play in the Championship or Unrated sec- tion only. One 1/2-point bye for any round, except Rd. 7, if requested in advance. EF: $50 if by March 25, $70 if by April 8, $85 by 6 PM CDT on April 12 or $90 at site. Mailed entries must be p/m by April 8. $5 extra for all phone registrations, $20 change fee for roster or section changes after April 8. Onsite registration: Thurs. 9am-10pm & Fri. 8am-10am. Players registering after 10am will get 1/2-point for Round 1. Awards: A minimum of 1 individual trophy per 10 players and 1 team trophy per 15 players (average attendance in the past two years, not incl. SN IV) plus plaques for 4 players and coach of top five teams in each section. Class trophies to the top three in the following classes: K-12 Cham- pionship: 1900-1999; 1800-1899; 1700-1799; 1600-1699; 1500-1599; 1400-1499; 1300-1399; 1200-1299; U1200, K-12 UNR. All participantswill receive a commemorative medal at the completion of the final round. Teams: A team must have at least two players, although no maximum number of players. The top four scores in any section will count for the
team score. All on team must attend the same school. Opening Cere- mony: 12:
30pmFriday.Main Event rounds: Friday 1pm, 7pm; Saturday 9am, 2pm, 7pm; Sunday 9am, 2pm. Awards Ceremony: Approx 7pmSun- day. Special Events: National High School Bughouse Championship: Thursday 11am; EF: (On site only) $25 per team. Bughouse registration ends at 10amThurs. National High School Blitz Championship:Thurs- day 5pm; EF: $15 per player, $20 after April 8 or on site. Scholastic Meeting: 3pmSaturday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, G/30, Saturday 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm. Onsite registration only. Rated and Unrated
sections.Trophies for Parents/Friends, participant and student combined results. ALL: Please bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided. USCF membership required. Mail entries to: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn: High School, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville,TN 38557. Additional details, updates, corrections and on-line registration:
www.uschess.org/tournaments/2012/hs. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Apr. 20-22, Illinois 2012 All-Girls National Championships presented by the Kasparov Chess Foundation in association with the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation & USCF 6SS, G/90 d5. Swissotel, 323 E.Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60601, 888-737- 9477, Hotel Rate includes full breakfast & children under 18 stay free. 6 Sections: 8 years old and younger; 10 and younger, 12 and younger, 14 and younger, 16 and younger, 18 and younger. Age as of 4/1/2011. USCFmembership required. EF: $50 if postmarked/online by 3/25; $70 if by 4/8; $85 by 4/19; $90 after/ on-site Do notmail after 4/13 as your entry may not be received on time. Opening Ceremony: 6pm, Friday. Rounds: Rd. 1 – 6:30pm Fri; Rounds 2-4 – Sat 10am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm; Rounds 5-6 – Sun 9am & 1pm. Awards Ceremony: Sun. 5pm. Trophies to top 15 indiv & top 3 teams (top 3 players added for team scores). Bye: One 1/2-pt bye available, any round, if requested before end of Rd. 2 and if player has not received a full-point bye. Side Events: Bughouse Tournament – Fri. 1pm, EF $25/team. Blitz Tournament – Fri. 3pm, EF $15 by 4/19, $20 after or on site. HR: $169-169 includes full breakfast, children under 18 stay free, 888-737-9477, reserve by 3/15 or ratemay increase. Entries: online/info at:
www.renaissanceknights. org/allgirls or mail to RKnights, Attn: All Girls, PO Box 1074, North- brook, IL 60065, include name, section, rating, USCF ID#, date of birth, grade, school name city & state. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Apr. 27-29, California, Southern 2012 National Junior High (K-9) Championship (Apr. 26 – Bughouse & Blitz) 7SS, G/
120.Town and Country, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108, 1-619-291-7131 or 800-772-8527, Chess Rate $125. 6 Sections: K-9 Championship,K-9 Under 1250,K- 9 Unrated, K-8 Championship, K-8 Under 1000, K-8 U750. April Rating Supplementwill be used. Unrated playersmay play in the Cham- pionship or Unrated sections only. One 1/2-point bye for any round, except Rd. 7, if requested in advance. EF: $50 if by April 8, $70 if by April 22, $85 by 6 PM PDT on April 26 or $90 at site. Mailed entries must be p/mby April 22. $5 extra for all phone registrations, $20 change fee for roster or section changes after April 22. On-site registration: Thurs. 9am- 10pm& Fri. 8am-10am. Players registering after 10amwill get 1/2-point for Round 1. Awards: A minimum of 1 individual trophy per 10 players and 1 team trophy per 15 players (average attendance in the past two years, not incl. SN IV) plus plaques for 4 players and coach of top five teams in each section. Class trophies to the top three in the follow- ing classes: K-9 Championship: 1400-1599; 1200-1399; 1000-1199; U1000; Unrated. K-8 Championship: 1500-1599; 1400-1499; 1300-1399;
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