Tournament Life


Feb. 18-19, Southwest Collegiate Championships 5-SS, G/90 inc/30. 5SS. Sheraton Dallas Hotel, 400 North Olive St., Dal- las,TX 75201. HR: $109-$109-$109-$109, 214-922-8000 or 888-627-8191, Mention Texas Chess Association to get Hotel Chess Rate. Reserve by 1/27/12 or ratemay go up. One night depositmay be required by Hotel. Top 4 count for team score. USCF membership required. Fide rated but uses USCF rules. Fide pairing rulesmay be used.Monroi devicesmay be provided and their use ismandatory. EF: $49 by 2/03/12, $69 thereafter. Don'tmail after 2/03, entrymay not be received. Online/Credit Card reg- istration link atwww.swchess.comNote that active.comcharges a small fee. Reg.: Fri 7-9 pm, Sat 7-7:45am. Saturday registrants may receive a 1st rd. 1/2 pt. bye. One 1/2 pt. bye allowed if requested by end of rd. 2. Rds.: Sat 9-1:30-6, Sun 9-1:45. $$ $500-$250-$125, 1st U2000 $150, 1st U1600 $150, 1st U1200 $150, Unrated eligible for U1200 prize. Plaques to top 10 Individuals, Plaques to top 5Teams. Ent: Barbara Swaf- ford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. (Make Checks payable to Texas Chess Association. One check can be sent for multiple players.) Entries must include name, USCF ID or new/pending (include a copy of the receipt), rating, USCF expiration date & school. All incomplete reg- istrations will be charged the late EF, additionally there will be a $5 per player surcharge on registration received without payment, these play- ers may possibly not be paired for round 1 and not be paired until payment is received. Refundswill be given only up to 2/15with a $10 sur- charge for withdrawing, after 2/15 there will be no refunds. There will be no substitution of team members.There will be a $10 change fee for changes after 2/15. There will be a $5 surcharge per player for phone registrations. USCF membership is required. Proof of membership is required or playermust join/renewtheirmemberships. No registration/ changes/or withdrawals after 2/15/12. After that date you must make changes at site (Sheraton Dallas Hotel). February Supplementwill be used. Tournament Info: Barbara Swafford, 214.632.9000 please do not call after 2/15, info@dallaschess.com. Website: www.swchess.com. NS. NC.W. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP.


A State Championship Event! Feb. 18-19, 2012 Texas State Scholastic Championships 7SS. Sheraton Dallas Hotel, 400 North Olive St., DallasTX 75201. HR: $109- $109-$109-$109, 214-922-8000 or 888-627-8191, Mention Texas Chess Association to get Hotel Chess Rate. Reserve by 1/27/12 or ratemay go up. Four championships in one great location: TX Primary Scholastic Championships; TX Elementary Scholastic Championships; TX Middle School Scholastic Championships; TX High School Scholas- tic Championships. EF: $41 by 2/03/12; $69 after 2/03 or on site. February Rating Supplement will be used. Current USCF membership required (may be obtained on site). On Site Registration: Friday, 7-9pm, Saturday, 7-7:45am. Saturday registrants may receive a 1st Rd. 1/2-pt. bye. One 1/2-pt. bye (for any round) allowed if requested by the end of Rd. 2. Sections: K-1 Championship, Primary (K-3) Championship, Primary JV (K-3 w/Ratings Under 700), Elementary (K-5/6) Championship, Ele- mentary JV (K-5/6 Under 800), Elementary Novice (K-5/6 Under 500), Middle School (6-8/9) Championship, MS JV (6-8/9 Under 900), MS Novice (6-8/9 Under 600), High School (9-12) Championship, HS JV (9- 12 Under 1000). See Article IX, Section 1E,TCA Bylaws for each section's eligibility requirement,www.texaschess.org/2007/03/bylaws.html. Also www.swchess.com has eligibility rules. Four-year Chess II scholarship toThe University ofTexas at Dallas towinner of High School Championship section.Winner must meet UTD entrance requirement and follow team rules. UTD is sole judge as to who wins the scholarship. For more infor- mation on UTDallas Scholarships see:www.utdallas.edu/chess/scholar ships/chess-program-scholarships.html Trophies for top 20 individuals and top 15 teams in each section plus participation medals for all, and plus Score Awards for players scoring 4 or more points that do not win an individual trophy. Schedule: Round times vary depending on the Championship; Time control also varies. For round times and time con- trol, see:www.swchess.com. Side Events: Blitz Tourney: K-6 and K-12, Friday 8pm. EF: $20.Trophies to top 15 Individual in each section. Bug- house Tourney: K-6 and K-12, Saturday, 8:35pm. EF: $30Team (On site registration only). trophies to top 10 teams in each section. All registra- tions (except Bughouse) available on line: seewww.swchess.comand you can download flyers and entry forms. Checks payable toTexas Chess Asso- ciation.Mail entries to: Texas Chess Association, c/o Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. For tournament info, visit our website or contact: Barbara Swafford, info@dallaschess.com or 214-632-9000. Refundswill be given only up to 2/15with a $10 surcharge forwithdrawing, after 2/15 therewill be no refunds.Therewill be no sub- stitution of team members.There will be a $10 change fee for changes after 2/15. There will be a $5 surcharge per player for phone registra- tions USCFmembership is required. Proof ofmembership is required or playermust join/renewtheirmemberships. No registration/changes/or withdrawals after 2/15/12. After that date you must make changes at site (Sheraton Dallas Hotel). NS, NC,W.


Feb. 23-26 or 25-26, Southern Rocky Fide Open (NM) See Grand Prix.


Virginia


Arlington Chess Club's Friday Action Tournament 3SS, G/30. Once a month we run a Friday night event - dates are on the club website: www.arlingtonchessclub.com. Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg.: 7:00-8:15pm. Rd. 1: 8:20. EF: $15 ($10 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com.W, NS.


Arlington Chess Club's Friday Ladder 30/90, SD/1. Most monthly game points: $50; most total points Jan. to Dec.: $100. Must join club to play. Yearly dues: $50 adults, $40 sen- iors/U18. Cash or check. Reg.:weekly sign-up from7:00-8:00pm, games start by 8:10, no advance entries. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W, NS. Chess Magnet School JGP (if 4 rounds/games played in that one month).


Jan. 14, Kingstowne Quad #81 3RR, G/100. Kingstowne Thompson Center, 6090 Kingstowne Village


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Pkwy., Alexandria, VA 22315. EF: $10 if received by 1/11, $15 at site. Prizes:Medals to 1st and 2nd in each quad: gold to 1st if 3-0 score, else silver; bronze to 2nd. Reg.: 9-10:30. Rds.: 11-3-7. Ent (checks payable to): DonW.Millican, P.O. Box 2902, Springfield, VA 22152. E-mail (info only): dm407_92@hotmail.com.W(please give 48-hour notice if needed).


Jan. 28, Sterling Chess January Open and RBO 4SS, G/61.Wingate byWyndham Chantilly-Dulles; 3940 Centerview Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151. Two sections: Open $$125 b/22, 75/35/15. U1200,medal towinner. EF: Open $12, U1200 $8. Unrateds free. Check- in: 10:30-11:00. Rds.: 11:15, 1:45, 4:15, 6:30. Entries limited: register online atwww.meetup.com/sterling-chess-tournaments. Pay onwebsite. Bye: Half-point, any round. Info: news@serranoassociates.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Feb. 4, Chess Bowl! 4SS, G/30. St. Louis School, 2901 Popkins Ln., Alexandria, VA 22306. In 4 Sections: K-12, K-12 U/800, K-3 U/400, 4-8 U/400.Trophies to top indi- viduals and schools. Games begin at 1:00pm. EF: $20 by 2/1. On-site registration ($30) closes at 12:30pm. Free game analysis by NM Jeremy Kane. See: www.silverknightschessdc.com for complete infor- mation or to register.


Feb. 10-12 or 11-12, 2012 Baltimore Open (MD) See Grand Prix.


Feb. 11, Kingstowne Action-Plus #53 5SS, G/45. KingstowneThompson Center, 6090 Kingstowne Village Pkwy., Alexandria, VA 22315. EF: $15 if received by 2/8, $20 at site. Prizes $$250 b/20: $100-60, U1800-U1400-Unr. each $30. Reg.: 9-10:30. Rds.: 11-1- 3-5-7. Ent (checks payable to): DonW.Millican, P.O. Box 2902, Springfield, VA 22152. E-mail (info only): dm407_92@hotmail.com.W(please give 48-hour notice if needed).


Feb. 11-12, Longwood Open 5SS, Rds 1-3 G/90, Rds 4-5 G/120. Longwood University, Farmville, VA. $$500 b/o 20 players: 1st-3rd overall, $200-120-80 (Gtd); Top U1700 andTop U1200, $50 ea. EF: $35 if rec'd by 2/8, $45 on site. No credit cards. Reg.: 7:30-9:30AM. Rds.: Sat 10-2-6, Sun 9-1:30. One half-point bye allowed if req. by 1:30PMFeb 11th. USCFMemb. req'd, avail. at site. Event & hotel info at:www.vachess.org ormhoffpauir@aol.com. Ent:mail to Mike Hoffpauir, 405 Hounds Chase,Yorktown, VA 23693. ChessMagnet School JGP.


Feb. 18-19, 3rd Annual Hampton Chess & Sport Festival See Grand Prix.


Mar. 2-4, 44th Annual Virginia Open See Grand Prix.


Mar. 3, Virginia Queens Scholastic Championship (QC) 5SS, G/25. Norfolk State University Student Center. Virginia Girls Only Rated&Unrated Sections. Reg.: 9-9:30. Rd.1 at 10.Then ASAP. K-12 Rated Section. $1000 scholarship & trophies. Unrated Section $1000 scholar- ship & trophies. Unrated section is only for those who have never been USCFmembers. EF: FREE! Info/Reg: Ernest Schlich, 1370 S. Braden Cres., Norfolk, VA 23502,www.nicechess.net/ or eschlich@verizon.net. Please e-mail the entry information fromthewebsite to enter. All playersMUST check in during registration to be paired for the first round. Single half- pt. bye available. Friday 3/2. Free GMSusan Polgar exhibitionmatch and simultaneous exhibition 4-6 PM Chrysler Museum, Norfolk. Visit the website for details.


July 1-3, 2-8, 4-5, 4-8, 5-8, 6-8, 40th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix.


Washington


Feb. 25-26, 20th Dave Collyer Memorial See Grand Prix.


Wisconsin


A Heritage Event! Jan. 14-15, 47th Northeastern Open SECTIONS:Three: OPEN,RESERVE (U/1500), and NOVICE (U/1000). All are USCF-rated. FORMAT: OPEN and RESERVE: 5/SS,T/C: 35/90, G/60, Rds. at 10-2:30-7:15 and 10-3. One half-point Bye in any Round. Full-point Bye in Rd 1 to players 2100+ if pre-registered. NOVICE: 6/SS, G/60, Rounds at 10:15, 1, 3:30, 6:30 and 10:15, 1:00. Two half-point Byes allowed. PLAYING SITE: Holiday Inn – Neenah, 123 E.Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, WI 54956. PH: 1-920-725-8441. Site has 24-hour pool, exer- cise/workout rooms, video game area and sports bar. ROOMRATES: $79 for 1-bed King, or 2-bed double. Must mention chess. REGISTRATION: 8:30 – 9:30 on 1/14/12. ENTRY FEES: OPEN=$39, RESERVE=$18, NOVICE = $16. All are $7 more if emailed, phoned-in or mailed after 1/9/12. Checks payable to: Mike Selig – TD. PRIZE FUND: OPEN ($ 1400 b/60) $330, $220, best 1900 - 180, 1800 - 170, 1700 - 160, 1600 - 150, U/1600 - $120, U/1400 - 70. RESERVE: $60 - 40. Trophies to: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, best 1200, 1100, 1000, U/1000, Unrated. NOVICE: $30,Trophies to: 1st, 2nd, best U/800, U/600, Unrated. ADVANCE ENTRIES: 47th NORTHEASTERN OPEN, Mike Selig – Director, 2895W. Fourth St. Condo "B" Appleton, WI 54914-4330. TD Phone: 920-739-7550. Email: mselig@tds.net. OTHER INFO: Special USCF "TournamentMembership" for players age 24/Under is only $ 7.00. Fox RiverMega-Mall – 183 stores – is 4 miles from the site! Chess Magnet School JGP.


Feb. 25-26, UW Winter Open See Grand Prix.


Mar. 3, March Madness!! (QC) Hilton Garden Inn, 11600W. Park Pl.,Milwaukee,WI 53224. Elimination bracket: 6 rounds playing one asWhite and one as Black, G/15. EF: Early bird special $38 by 2/17; $3more by 3/2, $45 on site; Jr and newmem- bers $3 less. $$b/64: $450-300-200-150. Once you get eliminated, you play in the Swiss. Swiss prizes: 1st.100 2nd $85 A $75 B $70 C $65 D $60 E $55 U1000 $50 Unr $50. Reg.: 3/2 8-9:30 AM. Rds.: 10-11:30-1:30- 3:00-4:30-6:30. ENT: Ben Corcoran, 2711 N. University Dr.#64,Waukesha, WI 53188 262-506-4203. INFO: www.benzochess.com/marchmadness. html.


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Instruction


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Miscellaneous


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Wanted * CHESS-PLAYER SCHOLARS * in top 10% of high school class with USCF>2000 and SAT (math+crit- ical reading)>1400 for possible college scholarships to UMBC. Prof. Alan Sherman, Dept. of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County, 21250. 410-455-2666, sherman@umbc.edu


TRANSLATORS: Major chess book publisher looking for Dutch and German translators for current and future titles. Please contact: hwr@russell- enterprises.com


FIDE arbiter norms needed. I am willing to travel anywhere in the USA. AndrewThall (NTD), 3709 Calle Chiapas, Laredo,TX 78046, 956- 723-8067, e-mail: thall@thall.net


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