See previous issue for TLAs appearing February 1-14


May 26-28 or 27-28, Best of the West Class Championship See Grand Prix.


May 27, Azhar Memorial NorCal Grade Level Champ Marriott, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA. Hotel $89. Trophies: Top 20 players & Top 10 teams in ea section. 8 sections: KG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7-12. Sched: Reg. 8:30-9a. K-3: 5xG/30 games 9:30 11 12:30 1:50 3:15. Gr 4-12: 4xG4/5 games 9:30 11:20 1:15 3:15. EF by 5/22: $39. Info: BayAreaChess.com/grade12. NS, NC, W.


California, Southern


Los Angeles CHESS CLUB The premier chess club in Southern California! (310) 795- 5710 * www.LAChessClub.com. The premier chess club in Southern California! Saturdays: 10AM-10 pm (Novice Class & 3 Tournaments) Sundays: 12-6 & 1-5 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 – above Javan Restaurant) * Group Classes * Tournaments * Private (1:1) Lessons.


Feb. 4&5, 18&19, 25&26, LACC - Sat & Sun G/61 6SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $45 ($35 LACC memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collec- tions. Parking: Free at BoA and streets ($3 basement). Info: 310/795- 5710 or Mick@LAChessClub.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC - LA Masters G/30 3SS, G/30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blks W 405. 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.


Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC - Sat Nite Blitz (G/5) (QC) 5DSS, (10 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W 405. EF: $10. Q-rated. Reg.: 8-9 pm. Rds.: 9, 9:20, 9:40, 10, 10:20. Prizes: 1/2 EF. Parking: Free on Butler ($3 basement).


Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC - Saturday G/61 3SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. ($320 b/20), $100/50/30; U1800-1200:$50/40/30/20. EF: $25 ($20 memb). Reg.: 11- 12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Parking: basement ($3). Info: 310/795-5710.


Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, LACC - Sunday G/61 3SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025 2nd fl. ($320 b/20), $100/50/30; U1800-1200:$50/40/30/20. EF: $25 ($20 memb). Reg.: 11- 12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Parking: Free at BoA and streets ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710.


Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs. 4 separate events – 2 Sections: 1000+ & U1000 (latest ratings used), 5SS, G/30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks W 405. EF: $25 ($20 LACC memb, $10 off siblings, 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 snacks & free class (12-1). Info: (310) 795-5710 or Mick@LAChessClub. com.


Feb. 11-12, “What's in a Name?” See Grand Prix.


Feb. 18-19, LACC - Sat & Sun G/90 4SS, G/90. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $45 ($35 LACC memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 3 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on Butler ($3 basement). Info: 310/795-5710 or Mick@LAChessClub.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Feb. 18-20, The Recession Buster Open (over Presidents' Day weekend) See Grand Prix.


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


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


Mar. 17, Joshua Tree March Madness 4SS, G/60, T/D:0. Reg.: 8-9:15. Rnds. 9:30, 11:45, 2:45, 5:00. Faith Lutheran Church, 6336 Hallee Rd., Joshua Tree. (2 blks N. of Hwy 62). EF: $30. Prizes: 70%EF. Info and Ent:Mark Muller, P.O. Box 502, 29 Palms, CA 92277, (760)367-2311, Email: muller29@roadrunner.com. NS, NC, W.


Apr. 27-29, 2012 National Junior High (K-9) Championship See Nationals.


May 4-6 or 5-6, Western Amateur 5SS, 40/2, SD/1, d/5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, d/5). Sheraton Four Points LAX, 9750 Airport Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. Special parking $5/day. $$10,000 guaranteed. In 5 sections. Under 2300: $1000-500- 300-200, top Under 2100/Unr $400-200. FIDE. Under 2000: $1000- 500-300-200, top Under 1800 $400-200. Under 1700: $800-500-300-200, top Under 1500 $400-200. Under 1400: $600-300-200-100, top Under 1200 $300-150. Under 1100: $400-200-100-50, trophies to top 3,1st Under 900, Under 700, Under 500, Unrated. Unratedmay not win over $200 in U1100, $300 U1400, or $500 U1700. Top 3 sections EF: 3-day $83, 2- day $82 mailed by 4/26, all $85 online at chesstour.com by 5/1, $90 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 5/1 (entry only, no questions), $100 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site. U1400 Section EF: All $20 less than top 3 sections EF. U1100 Section EF: All $40 less than top 3 sections EF. All: re-entry $60. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if other unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic$15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 3. HR: $89-89, 1-800-529-4683, 310-649-7025; reserve by 4/20 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWDD657633, or reserve car


uschess.org


online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions:www.chess tour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Colorado


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


Mar. 10-11, Manitou Springs: COLORADO SPRINGS OPEN 5-SS, Rds. 1-3 40/90 and G/1; Rds. 4-5 40/2 and G/1. Manitou Springs City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave., One open section. EF: $30 if rec'd by March 8, $35 at site. $8 EF discount for juniors, seniors, unrated. CSCA required, ($15, jrs & srs 10), OSA. Cash prizes per entries. Registration: 8:30-9:30, Rds. 10, 2:30, 7:00; 9:00 AM, 3:00. Entries to: Richard Buchanan, 1 Suther- land Rd., Manitou Springs, CO 80829. Phone (719) 685-1984 or e-mail buckpeace@pcisys.net. COLORADO TOUR EVENT. Chess Magnet School JGP.


May 4-6 or 5-6, Western Amateur (CA-S) See California, Southern.


Connecticut


Feb. 4, Brown University Open (RI) See Rhode Island.


Feb. 11, Blizzard Open CH Booth Library, 25 Main St., 3rd Fl., Newtown, CT 06470, 100 yds. south of Flagpole on Rte. 25. 3SS, G/45. Prizes: $$ per entries. Rds.: 12:15, and as available thereafter. EF: $15 at door only. Reg.: 11:30-12. Info: licensingagent@yahoo.com. Check website in case of inclement weather: newtownchessclub.wetpaint.com. Arrive early,space is limited.NS,NC, W.


Feb. 25,Mikhail Tal Memorial CH Booth Library, 25 Main St., 3rd Fl., Newtown, CT 06470, 100 yds. south of Flagpole on Rte. 25. 3SS or 3RR, depending on number of entries and ratings, G/45. Prizes: $$ per entries. Rds.: 12:15, and as available thereafter. EF: $15 at door only. Reg.: 11:30-12. Info: licensingagent@ yahoo.com. Check website in case of inclement weather: newtownchess club.wetpaint.com. Arrive early, space is limited. NS, NC, W.


Mar. 2-4 or 3-4, 21st annual Eastern Class Championships (MA) See Grand Prix.


Mar. 10, Fischer Memorial CH Booth Library, 25 Main St., 3rd Fl., Newtown, CT 06470, 100 yds. south of Flagpole on Rte.25. 3SS, G/45. Prizes: $$ per entries. Rds.: 12:15, and as available thereafter. EF: $15 at door only. Reg.: 11:30-12. Info: licensingagent@yahoo.com. Check website in case of inclement weather: newtownchessclub.wetpaint.com. Arrive early, space is limited. NS, NC, W.


Mar. 16-18 or 17-18, Long Island Open (NY) See Grand Prix.


A State Championship Event! Mar. 24, 2012 K-6, K-8, K-12 Connecticut Scholastic Champi- onships Held at RLMS on the Same Day! (A CT State Chess Association (CSCA) sanctioned event hosted by the Roger Ludlowe Middle School PTA and DJA Chess Instruction) 5SS, G/30. Roger Ludlowe Middle School (RLMS), 689 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT 06824, (203) 255-8345 (I-95 exit 21 – Mill Plain Road). Out of state players: prize and scholarship eligible except for 2012 Dewain Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions awards. Championship Sections:Middle School (Grades 6 through 8), Elemen- tary (Grades 4 and 5), Primary (Grades 2 and 3), First Grade, Kindergarten; Novice Sections: Middle School (Grades 6 through 8 U1000), Elemen- tary (Grades 4 and 5 U800), Primary (Grades 2 and 3 U600); EF: $55 if postmarked by 3/11; $75 by 3/18; $100 by 3/23 or later. NO ONSITE ENTRIES! Entry Fee includes $5 CSCA annual membership and participa- tion fee. RDS.: 9:15-11:30-1:00-2:30-4:00 or as soon as possible if round finishes earlier; team pairings in rounds 1-4 only. Awards Cere- mony: 6:00 PM. Grade Champion Plaques: Grade champions will be awarded for each grade in the Championship and Premier sections. A Grade champion will be awarded for each grade; Top CT resident or top out-of-state resident attending a CT school full-time receives a plaque as top overall CT grade champion of that section. Championship and Pre- mier Section; The highest scoring Connecticut player in the Middle School Championship Section will be awarded the K-8 Open State Champion Title and eligibility for the 2012 Dewain Barber Tournament of K-8 Cham- pions; $300 CSCA grant applied as assistance in travel expenses to this national tournament event for the winner. Trophy Prizes Based on 50 entries PER SECTION (400 total entries). Trophy Prizes may be scaled down (or up). Individual and team trophies to be awarded as follows: Trophies to top 10; Trophies to top 5 unrated in each Premier Section. Team tro- phies to top 10 in each section; Large medals to all non-trophy winners; Top 10 schools “combined sections” team awards. All Sections: 3/2012 Supplement used for Ratings and Pairings; Minimum of 2 players com- prise a team, top 4 scores counted as team score. Team Rooms: Available through the RLMS PTA at $100/room/day. Contact Mrs. Laura Bernaschina (lamb5@optonline.net) for reservations and details. ENT: DJA Chess Instruction, 248 Mill Street, Southington, CT 06489. NO PHONE ENTRIES. Please include name, grade, school, section, USCF ID#, Exp. Date, home address, birth date, parent home and work phone num- bers, parents' names, e-mail address, and name of adult supervisor if under 16. INCOMPLETE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NOTE: MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CT ST SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP. Info: DJA Chess Instruction office (860) 628-6777.


Mar. 24, Newtown Spring Open CH Booth Library, 25 Main St., 3rd Fl., Newtown, CT 06470, 100 yds. south of Flagpole on Rte.25. 3SS, G/45. Prizes: $$ per entries. Rds.: 12:15, and as available thereafter. In 2 Sections: Open, Under 1200/Unrated. Unrated may not win more than 50% of prizes. EF: Both Sections: $15 at door only. Reg.: 11:30-12. Info: licensingagent@yahoo.com. Check


website in case of inclement weather: newtownchessclub.wetpaint.com. Arrive early, space is limited. NS, NC, W.


Mar. 31, 2012 CT Open State Championship See Grand Prix.


Mar. 31, 2012 New Haven Scholastic Championship 5-SS, G/30. Hopkins School, 986 Forest Rd., New Haven, CT. 06515. Three Sections: U1200, U1000, U800/unrated. EF: $50 Online or mail, $100 at site. Trophies:Top 5 each section, Top 3 Scholastic Teams. ONE DAY Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Rd. 1 10am then asap. Register Online: www.edu techchess.com or www.CTChess.com.


Apr. 4-8, 5-8, 6-8 or 7-8, 6th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) See Grand Prix.


Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, 23rd annual Vermont Resort Open (VT) See Grand Prix.


Delaware


Newark Chess Club 4-SS, G/75. USCF-rated games every Thursday 7-10 PM. 345 School Bell Rd., Bear, DE 19701. For a full year of weekly games $22 for in-state players, $15 out-of-state! www.newarkchessclub.blogspot.com, newark chess@gmail.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Florida


Boca Raton Chess Club Friday nights, Game 90 Tournament, one game a week for 4 weeks. www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Epicure Grand Prix Series at Miami Country Day Scholastic and Non-Scholastic Sections. More info at: www.bocachess.com or call 954-421-8222 or 561-479-0351.


Pine Crest School Scholastic Grand Prix Series, Boca Raton More info at: www.bocachess.com or call 561-479-0351.


South Florida Chess Club Wednesday's 6:30-10:30pm. Rated G/90 Tournaments and skittles. Most tournaments are 4+ rounds Call 561-573-3677 or 954-304-0928 or email southfloridachessclub@gmail.com or visit www.SouthFloridaChess Club.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Feb. 4, February OCG Open Orlando Chess and Games Center. 4SS, G/75. EF: $30. PF: $650 b/30 $250-$150-$100 best U-1600, U-1200, $75 each. Reg.: 9:15-9:45 am. RDS.: 10am-12:30pm-3pm-6pm, www.orlandochess.com. Info: call 407- 248-0818 or email alex@orlandochess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Feb. 11, February OCG Quick Open (QC) Orlando Chess and Games Center. 6SS, G/29. EF: $30. PF: $650 b/30: $250-$150-$100, U-1600, U-1200 $75 each. Reg.: 9:15-9:55 am. RDS.: 10-11-12:30-1:30-2:30-3:30, www.orlandochess.com. Info: call 407-248- 0818 or email alex@orlandochess.com.


Feb. 17-19 or 18-19, 2012 U.S. Amateur Team Championship - South See Nationals.


Feb. 25, February Scholastic Tournament Orlando Chess and Games Center. 5SS, G/30. EF: $30. Trophies and medals to all players, awards at 3:30 pm. Reg.: 9:15-9:55 am. RDS.: 10- 11-12-1:30-2:30, www.orlandochess.com. Info: call 407-248-0818 or email alex@orlandochess.com.


Mar. 3, March OCG Open Orlando Chess and Games Center. 4SS, G/75. EF: $30. PF: $650 b/30: $250-$150-$100 best U-1600, U-1200, $75 each. Reg.: 9:15-9:45 am. RDS.: 10am-12:30pm-3pm-6pm, www.orlandochess.com. Info: call 407- 248-0818 or email alex@orlandochess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Mar. 10, March OCG Quick Open (QC) Orlando Chess and Games Center. 6SS, G/29. EF: $30. PF: $650 b/30: $250-$150-$100, U-1600, U-1200 $75 each. Reg.: 9:15-9:55 am. RDS.: 10-11-12:30-1:30-2:30-3:30, www.orlandochess.com. Info: call 407-248- 0818 or email alex@orlandochess.com.


Mar. 30-Apr. 1 or Mar. 31-Apr. 1, 10th Annual Southern Class Cham- pionships See Grand Prix.


Georgia


Mar. 30-Apr. 1 or Mar. 31-Apr. 1, 10th Annual Southern Class Cham- pionships (FL) See Grand Prix.


DROPPING OUT?


Have to miss a round? It is very important that you


NOTIFY THE DIRECTOR


before pairings are made, so no one is deprived of a game! If you forfeit without notice, you may be FINED up to the amount of the entry fee!


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