Tournament Life Missouri


Jan. 13-15,Waldo Odak Memorial See Grand Prix.


Jan. 14-15, 2012 Lead Bank New Year Open Lead Bank, 9019 S. 7 Highway, Lee's Summit,MO 64064. 5SS, G/90. Sat. 10-1:30-5:00. Sun 10-1:30. EF: $27 by Jan. 12th. /$35 onsite. Possible Sections: Open/U1500. Prizes: $400 Guaranteed , Open 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $25. U1500:1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $25. Ent: Kenneth Fee, 1537 Baker St., Liberty, MO 64068. Questions: 816-399-3703. Req. Memb: USCF & KC Chess Association. Sold onsite. Register online at: www.kansascitychessclub.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Jan. 28, Bobby Fischer Open 3SS, G/70 d/5. UMCMemorial Union roomS203, 518 Hitt St., Columbia, MO. Directions: FromI-70 exit 126, south on Providence, east on Rollins, north on Hitt. Reg.: 9:30-10:15. Rds.: 10:30, 1:15, 4:00. EF: $2, no prizes -- just the satisfaction of playingwell.Two ratings-equivalent sec- tions if 18+ players. Info: czar8196@gmail.com.W.


Feb. 11-12, 2012 Club Championship See Grand Prix.


Feb. 18, 4th Annual Metro Saint Louis Class Championships 3SS, G/85. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657Maryland Ave., Saint Louis,MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF: $35, $30 for annual members of the club if registered by 2/17. MCA membership req'd from$5. PF: $1,200 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED: $200+Tro- phy for 1st in each Section: M/X, A, B, C, D, U1200/UNR. Players must compete in their own class.Winner ofM/X Section qualifies for 2013 Club Championship. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10, 1:30, 5. One 1/2 point bye if declared before round 1. MCA Membership required from $5. OSA. Ent: 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108, or online at saintlouis- chessclub.org. Info: 314-361-CHESS info@saintlouischessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Mar. 3, 3's are Wild 3xtravaganza 3SS, G/85. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657Maryland Ave., Saint Louis,MO 63108. EF: $10, $3 for annualmembers of the club if registered by 3/2. 3 Sections: 1800+, 1400-1799, Under 1400.Win- ner of each section receives a $33 Gift Certificate to the club.Winner of 1800+ Section qualifies for the 2013 Club Championship. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10, 1:30, 5. One 1/2 point bye if declared before round 1.MCAMem- bership required from$5. OSA. Ent: 4657Maryland Ave., Saint Louis,MO 63108, or online at saintlouischessclub.org. Info: 314-361-CHESS, info@saintlouischessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Mar. 16-18 or 17-18, 16th annual Mid-America Open See Grand Prix.


May 24-28, 25-28, 26-28, 27-28 or 25-26, 21st annual Chicago Open (IL) See Grand Prix.


Montana


Jan. 28-29, Joyce's January Thaw Open. 5 SS, G/90. Holiday Inn, 22 N, Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601. Phone (406) 443-2200. Ask for chess roomrate. EF: $25, Jrs-$15. USCF &MCAmembership required, OSA. (Tournament EFwaived for new members.) Reg.: 10-10:40. Rds.: 11, 2:30, 6:00/9AM, 12:30. $$: 1st-$75, 2nd-$50, biggest upset $35 (nonprovisional). Contact: Murray Strong, 406-459-6684. murstrong@aol.com, www.montanachess.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Nevada


Mar. 9-11 or 10-11, 19th annual Western Class Championships (CA-S) See Grand Prix.


NewHampshire


Jan. 14-15, Portsmouth Open See Grand Prix.


Feb. 25-26, 36th Queen City Open See Grand Prix.


NewJersey


Fair Lawn Saturday Quads Schedule through June 30, 2012. 3RR, G/60 for quadswith rating above 1000; G/30 for quadswith rating below1000 or unrated ICA. 9 - 10 SAD- DLE RIVER RD., FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410. EF: $25 Prizes: $50 to 1st place in each quad. Reg.: 1-1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:15 PM-3:30-5:40 (rating above 1000). Rds.: 1:10 PM-2:20-3:30 (rating below1000 or unrated). Info: Diana 201-797-0330, diana@icanj.net;www.icanj.net. EVERY SATURDAY. ALL: ICA provides breakfast & lunch.


Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Sunday Camp and Scholastic Tournament Sunday Chess Camp: 10am– 6pm. Registration fee: $85members/$95 Non-members. Snacks and lunch included. Quad G/30: 3pm-6pm. EF: $15/non-member and $10/member. Prize per Quad: 1st Place:Trophy or $25. ChessMates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. Info: Arthur Macaspac (760)583-8429/(732)499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com.


Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Sunday Open Blitz (G/5) (QC) RR, start: 7pm. Prizes: 80%of EF 1st, 2nd, & Class Prizes: based on the # of participants. GMs - Free entry ($15 deducted from prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. Info: Arthur Macaspac (760)583-8429/(732) 499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com.


Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, Freeze 'Em Good 'n' Hard Swiss 4-SS. 40/90, SD/60. Community Cntr., 293 Main St. (Rte. 46), Hack- ettstown, NJ. EF: $12. Prizes (b/16): $75/40/25, U1800 $25, free entry top U1500. Reg.: 7 pm 1/2. Rds.: 7:30 pm each Monday. angelodp@ gmail.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,Monday Quad G/30 and Chess Lessons 3RR, Rds.: 7pm, 8:15pm, 9:30pm. EF: $20/$15. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. GMs - Free entry. ($15 deducted from prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. Info: ArthurMacaspac (760)583- 8429/(732)499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com. Chess Lessons: 5pm - 6:30pm, Under 1600 USCF. Lessons fees: Monthly: $95 (Monday and Wednesday) and Daily: $15.


Jan.4,11,18,25,WednesdayG/90(4SS,Monthly)andChessLessons Round starts: 7pm. EF: $30/$25. Prizes: 70% of EF. Prizes: 1st, 2nd & Class Prizes (based on the#of participants). 1 bye available, commit at least two days before the next round. No re-entry. GMs free entry ($20 deducted from prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rah- way, NJ 07065. Info: Arthur Macaspac (732)499-0118/(760)583-8429. www.chessmatesnj.com. Lessons: 5pm- 6:30pm, Under 1600 USCF. Lessons fees: Monthly: $95 (Monday and Wednesday)/Daily: $15. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Chess Mates Saturday Quad G/45 3 RR, G/45. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. GMs - Free entry. ($15 deducted from prizes). EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 12:30-1:15pm. Rds.: 1:30pm, 3:15pm, 5pm. Info: Arthur Macaspac (732)499-0118/ (760)583-8429. www.chessmatesnj.com.


Jan. 13-16, 14-16 or 15-16, 44th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) See Grand Prix.


Jan. 15,Westfield Quads 3 RR, G/40T/D 5s, G/45.WestfieldY, 220 Clark St.,Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30- 2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.com.


Jan. 21, Hamilton Chess Club 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30. Full K. Ray Dwier Recreation Center, Bldg. 392, Groveville, NJ 08620. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30/am. Rds.: 10:30/am-1:30/pm-4:30/pm. NJ State Chess Federation, no dues magazine Subscription per year, OSA. NS, NC,W.


Jan. 21, Central Jersey Chess Tournament 4SS, G/30. All Saints' Church, 16 All Saints' Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540. Park- ing, playground, wi-fi & lounge. 3 rated sections (all K-8, G/30): Open


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64 Chess Life — January 2012


(above 900), Reserve (600-900), Experienced (below 600). 3 unrated sections: K-1, Novice (2nd-8th grade), Parents/Adults. Trophies to 1st, 2nd, 3rd per section, 1st school/club team per section, $20 & Free EF to 1st in Parents/Adults. EF: $30 online at njchess.com by 1/19, $40 after or on-site. Check-in/Reg ends 1pm, first round starts 1:30. Late arrivalsmay not be paired in first round. Late arrivalsmay not be paired in first round. Late arrivals may not be paired in first round. Separate awards ceremonies 4-5:30pm. Snacks & drinks sold on-site. Questions: newjerseychess@gmail.com.


Jan. 21,Monmouth and Ocean County K-8 Scholastic Championship 4SS, G/30. Holy Family Elementary School, 1141 East County Line Rd., Lakewood, NJ 08701. 3 Sections: Championship: 4 Player Teams. Coaches set the order according to strength of the players.Trophies to top 5 teams and top 3 players each board 1 - 4. Future Masters: Tro- phies to top 10, Top 5 teams (3 players). Unrated Future Masters: Trophies to top 10,Top 5 teams (3 players). ALL: Entry fee $20 if received by 1/14, $30 at site. Reg. Sat. 8-9am, Rds.: 10:00 amand ASAP. ENT: Hal Sprechman, P.O. Box 1151, Jackson, NJ 08527. Please make checks payable to Hal Sprechman or pay online atwww.characterkings.org until 1/19. Entries must include name, grade, school, USCF ID#, mail- ing address, phone number and entry fee.


Jan. 22,Westfield Winter Scholastic Westfield Y, 220 Clark St.,Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12 3 Sections Open, Under 1250, Under 750. Open 3 SS, G/40T/D 5s, G/45 Trophies to top 5 in each section. EF: $20, $15members, at site $30, $25Members. Reg.: 2-2:30 p.m. Rds.: 2:45-4:25-6:05 p.m. Under 1250 4 SS, G/25 T/D 5s, G/30Trophies to top 5 in each section. EF: $20, $15members, at site $30, $25 members. Reg.: 2-2:30 p.m. Rds.: 2:45-4:00-5:15-6:30 p.m. Under 750 4 SS, G/25T/D 5s, G/30Trophies to top 5 in each section. EF: $20, $15 members, at site $30, $25 members. Reg.: 2-2:30 p.m. Rds.: 2:45- 4:00, 5:15, 6:30 p.m. Tiebreaks for trophies. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.com. Send advance entries to Todd Lunna, 36 Maple Dr., Colts Neck, NJ 07722 by January 18, 2012. Make checks payable toWestfield Chess Club.


Jan. 28, North Jersey Adults and K-8 Quads Courtyard Marriott, 15 Howard Blvd., Mt. Arlington: Off exit #30 of Rt #80. Adult Quads: 3RR, G/90, EF: $16 early at EntryFeesRus.comor $20 cash at site by 10 am. $$G: $40 or trophy. Rds 10-1-4. Kids Quads: for K-8 players, 3RR, G/45, EF: $15 early EntryFeesRus.com or $20 cash at site by 10am. $$G: $40 or Trophy, all kids get awards. 1st round 10am then ASAP with lunch break. Info: call Ken at 908-619-8621 or email, njchess64@yahoo.com. Past Quad Quitters may not play. NS, NC,W.


Jan. 29,Dr.David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Winter 2012 Open Champi- onship See Grand Prix.


Jan. 29, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Winter 2012 Scholastic Championship In 5 Sections 4SS, EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERSWITH 2.5 PTS OR MORE WILL RECEIVE ATROPHY! USCFMemb Req'd For Sections 3, 4 AND 5. Info: 201 287 0250 or 201 833 1741 www.icanj.net Email: Diana@icanj. net ADV EF (pmk by Jan 25th) $25 At Site $30 Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd 1. BERGEN ACADEMY, 200 HACKENSACK AVE., HACKENSACK, NJ 07601. 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: Open to unr players K thru 4th grade. Rds: First Round 10:00 AMthen ASAP. Section 3 G/45 Reserve: Open to players rated below800 and unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 4 G/45: Open to players rated below1200 and unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 5 G/60: Open to players rated below 1700 and unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds: 9:45 AM, 12:00, 2:15, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF and/or USCF Memb chks payable to: International Chess AcademyMail.To: DianaTulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., NewMilford, NJ 07646.


Jan. 29,Westfield Quads 3 RR, G/40T/D 5s, G/45.WestfieldY, 220 Clark St.,Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30- 2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.com.


Jan. 30, Quick Pro Quo (QC) 5-SS. One round each G/7, G/10, G/15, G/20, G/25. Community Cntr., 293 Main St. (Rte. 46), Hackettstown, NJ. EF: $10. Prizes (b/16): $60/30/20, U1800 $20, free entry top U1500. Reg.: 7 pm1/30. Rds. ASAP. angelodp@gmail.com.


Feb. 2,9,16,23,WednesdayG/90(4SS,Monthly) and Chess Lessons Round starts: 7pm. EF: $30/$25. Prizes: 70% of EF. Prizes: 1st, 2nd & Class Prizes (based on the#of participants). 1 bye available, commit at least two days before the next round. No re-entry. GMs free entry ($20 deducted from prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rah- way, NJ 07065. Info: Arthur Macaspac (732)499-0118/(760)583-8429. www.chessmatesnj.com. Lessons: 5pm- 6:30pm, Under 1600 USCF. Lessons fees: Monthly: $95 (Monday and Wednesday)/Daily: $15. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Feb. 4, Princeton Day School 650The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 6 in each sec- tion. Medals to all players. Four sections for OVER 1000 begin at 10:15 and must preregister: OVER 1600 (K-12), NEAR MASTERS (K-12 over 1400) and FUTURE MASTERS (Players K-12 over 1200) G/60, 3 rds. CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200) G/45 4 rds. ALL OTHER SECTIONS. G/30 4 rds. Beginning at 12:00 noon. (round times will be accelerated if possi- ble): OPEN(Players K-12 U-1000), RESERVE (K-12 U-800),NOVICE II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I (unrated K-6), K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE K-1 (unrated). PARENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/30 3 rounds. Pre-registration online, pay at the door $35. Parents play free. On-site 11-12 noon $45. Info and reg- ister online: www.pds.org/chess. Inquires to Bonnie Waitzkin Chess teach@gmail.com.


Feb. 5, 12, 26, Chess Mates Saturday Quad G/45 3 RR, G/45. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ


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