Tournament Life / August


membership. required. May play up one section for additional $10 GM/IM free entry. Reg.: Sat 9/1 8:30-9:30am, Sun 9/6 8:30-9:15am. RDS.: Choice of schedules, 3-day, 2-day merge at round 4, all compete for the same prizes. 3-day schedule, Sat 10:00-4:00; Sun 11:00-4:45; Mon 10:00-3:30. 2-day schedule Sun 9:30-11:45-2:00-4:45; Mon 10:00-3:30. 1/2 pt bye(s) any round(s) if requested in advance (byes rounds 5, 6 must be requested before round 1). 2012 September Ratings List, CCA mini- mums and Directors discretion will be used to place players as accurately as possible. Please bring clocks and equipment. HR: Golden Gateway Hol- iday Inn (415)-441-4000. INFO: Richard Koepcke (650)-224-4938. Ent: Richard Koepcke, P.O. Box 1432, Mountain View, CA 94042. No Phone entries. Master Section FIDE Rated. Chess Magnet School JGP.


A Heritage Event! SEPT. 1-3 OR 2-3, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 34th Annual Southern California Open 6-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day schedule rds 1-3 G/60, then merges). Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2270 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108. $$20,000 Guar- anteed prize fund. 5 Sections. Prizes: Open Sec 1st $2,600-1,800-1,200- 900-600-500-400, BU2300 $800-400, BU2200 $1,000-600-400-200; Pre- mier Section (U2000): $1,000-600-400-200; Amateur Section (U1800) $1,000-600-400-200; Reserve Section (U1600) $1,000-600-400-200; Booster Section (U1400) $600-400-200-100, BU1200 $300-150, Best Unrated $100. Plus Best Game Prizes: $75-50-25, one reserved for non- open sections. Reg.: 3-day: 8 to 9:30 AM, Sept official rating list used. 2-day: 8 AM to 9 AM Sunday. Rds.: 3 day: 10 AM & 5 PM on Sat-Sun, 9 AM & 4 PM on Mon. 2- day: 9:30 AM, 11:45 & 2 PM Sun, then merges. EF: $100 if received by 8/29, $120 at door. No credit cards at door, checks or cash only. Special rate of only $75 if U1400 or unrated. Spe- cial rate for GMs and IMs: $20 if registered by 8/29, or $60 late entry at door. Open section will be FIDE rated. Unrated players not eligible for prizes except for place prizes in the Open or the unrated prize in the U1400. Players who forfeit any round are also ineligible for prizes. SCCF mem- bership req'd ($18 Adult, $10 Jr) for all So Cal residents. Two byes allowed, but must be requested at least one hour before round, and round 5 & 6 byes must be requested before rd 2 and are irrevocable. Ent: SDCC, PO Box 120162, San Diego, CA 92112 or enter online at www.scchess.com. For more info call Bruce Baker at (619) 239-7166, email Chuck Ensey at chucnglo@aol.com or see our website at sdchessclub.multiply.com. SCCF Annual Membership Meeting: Sunday 3 PM. Hotel Rates: Spe- cial rate of only $110 single or double, 619-297-1101, or 1-888-233-9527 if booked by 8/15/12, book ASAP, as rates may go up and rooms may sell out by mid-August. Great tropical themed hotel is in the heart of Mission Valley, close to airport, great attractions such as Sea World, the SD Zoo, Seaport Village and Fashion Valley for shopping. The Crown Plaza Hotel (see www.cp-sandiego.com) has a great restaurant and sushi bar, a heated pool, and fitness room. NS, NC, W. State Championship Qualifier. Chess Magnet School JGP.


SEPT. 1-3, ILLINOIS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 2012 Illinois Open State Championship 6R-SS. Open Section (40/90 SD/30 + 30/sec incr). Reserve and Booster Sections (G/90 + 30/sec incr). Doubletree Hotel, 1909 Spring Rd., Oak- brook, IL 60523 -Phone 630-472-6000.$8500Guaranteed+$250 Isaac Braswell Fighting Chess Award in Open Section. 3 sections: Open, Reserve (U1800), Booster (U1400). Prizes (non-IL players eligible for max 3rd place in Overall Prizes and 2nd place prize for rating bracket prizes): Open - Overall: $1600-1000-300, (2399-2200): $350-275-200; (2199- 2100): $250-200; (2099-2000): $200-100; (1999-1900): $200-100; (1899-1800): $200-100; Reserve (U1800) - Overall: $750-450-225; (1699-1600): $250-200-150; (1599-150): $150-100; (1499-1400): $150- 100; Booster (U1400) - Overall: $250-125-75; (1299-1200) - $100-50; (1199-1100): $100-50. Open & Reserve FIDE Rated. Free Entry for IL FIDE titled players (WFM & above). EF: $64 by 08/04/2012, $96 by 08/18/2012,


$128 thereafter and on-site. No checks at site, credit cards ok. Online reg- istration preferred. No phone entries. Re-entry: $60 with 1/2 pt in first two rds only. Rd 6 bye must committ by end of Rd 2 otherwise zero pt. Players in contention for prizes must play final rd or have 1/2 pt bye com- mitted to by the end of Rd 2 otherwise ineligible for prizes. Special Rules for Playing Up: $10 more if 150 pts or less from cut off of section, $25 more if 151-300 pts from cut-off, $50 more if 301+ pts from cut-off (Exam- ple: 1620 wants to play in open, 180 pts from cut-off, pay $25 more to play up). NOTE: Playing up fee paid in cash at the door - players will be reg- istered in their normal rating section unless you come to the TD room to request playing up. Schedule: 10am and 4pm each day. Mailed entries: North American Chess Association, 4957 Oakton St., Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. All mailed entries must be received by 8/24/2012. Ques- tions: sevan@nachess.org. No Phone Calls. Advance entries and online registration at: http://www.nachess.org/ilopen2012. Hotel: $91/night + tax. Ask for Chess Rate. Boards, Sets, Clocks Provided. Must use organ- izer provided equipment. Chess vendor onsite. August Rating Supplement. Special Workshops: Chess in Education plus TD/Rules Workshop. 1-day Scholastic Event. See website for details on Workshops and Scholastic Event. USCF and ICA mbrshp required for main event. Chess Magnet School JGP.


A Heritage Event! SEPT. 1-3 OR 2-3, MASSACHUSETTS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 72nd New England Open 6-SS, 40/120, SD/30, d5 (2-Day schedule G/45, d5 in rds. 1-3. No 2-Day Open sect.) Four Points by Sheraton, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA 01453, 978-534-9000. $$ 3,000 b/80 fully paid entries (unrated and players in U1500 sect. rated under 1200 count as half.), 75% G. 4 sections: Open: $500-250-150, U2200 $200-100. FIDE rated. U2000: $300-150-100. U1750: $300-150-100. U1500: $250-125-100, U1350 $125, U1200 $100. New England champion title to highest-scoring New England resident or student in each sect. Unrated prize limits $200 in U2000, $150 in U1750, $100 in U1500, can’t win title except in Open. EF: $69 for 3-day, $68 for 2-Day if postmarked by 8/27 or online by 8/30, $80 at site. $30 discount to unrated and to players in U1500 sect. rated under 1200. Free to GMs and IMs. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. Sat. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Rds. 10-4 Sat., 10- 4 Sun., 9:30-3:30 Mon. 2-Day Schedule (U2000 to U1500 Sects. only): Reg. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Sun., Rds. 10-12-2-4 Sun., 9:30-3:30 Mon. Byes: Open: 1-5, others 1-6, limit 2, rds. 4-6 must commit before rd. 2. Memb. req.: Mass. residents: MACA $12 adult, $6 jr. U18, $8 extra (optional) for Chess Horizons subscription, WMCA O.K., NH residents: NHCA $8 adult, $6 jr. U19, $10 for memb. with N.H. Chess Journal subscription, OSA. New England Blitz Championship: Sun. 9/2, reg. ends at 8:15 p.m., 1st rd. 8:30 p.m., 5-SS (dbl), 75% of EFs returned as prizes. EF: $10 if playing in main tnmt., others $20. HR: $89-89-89-89, exec. King suite $139, reserve by 8/16 and mention chess tnmt. Ent: payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt. 12, Nashua, NH 03062 or online at www.MassChess.org. Info: send email to info@MassChess.org or phone 603-891-2484. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.


A State Championship Event! SEPT. 1-3 OR 2-3, NEW JERSEY TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 2012 New Jersey State Championship Somerset Holiday Inn (not Hotel Somerset at Bridgewater), 195 David- son Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873, 732-560-0500. Take exit #10 off I-287, Easton Ave Exit. In 3 Sections: Open Section, Gold U1900, Silver U1600. 6-SS, 40/120, SD/60. Two Playing Schedules: 2-day, & 3-day. Open: $500-300-200-100-100. Top Expert & A, $100 & trophy. All open prizes guar- anteed. Gold U1900: $400-300-100, Top B $100 & trophy. b/35 in section. Silver U1600: $400-300-100, Top D E & U1000, $100 & trophy. b/35 in section. Trophies: NJ Champion, Top 3 in each section, Top Senior over 55, Jr U age 16 & 13. First prize to rated players only. Early EF: Open: $76 / lower sections $66 if mailed by 8/28 or paid online. Late EF: at hotel


$89 cash/ lower sections $79 cash. Enter via website, entryfeesrus.com. Re-entry allowed, $40. 3-Day Reg. at hotel: Sat. 9/01, 9-11am. Rounds. Sat. 12-6:30, Sun 11-5:30, Mon. 9-3:30. 2-Day Reg. at hotel: Sun 9/02, 9-10am, Rounds 1-3 (G/60) starts 10:30am then ASAP no breaks. 3-Day and 2-Day schedules merge in Round #4. Two Byes allowed in Rds 1- 5. Hotel Rates $89, (732) 356-1700. Mention Code “UCF” to receive this special rate and a free Fabulous Breakfast. Other rules: Drop outs can’t win a prize and lose all bye points. Class prizes are Guaranteed Minimum. It means the top in class player wins $100 in class or place prize. The Sec- ond in a class does not win. Ent: Ken Thomas, 115 West Moore St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Make checks payable to NJSCF. Info: Ken, acn@goes.com or (908) 619-8621 or entryfeesrus.com. NS, NC, W. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP.


A State Championship Event! A Heritage Event! SEPT. 1-3, OHIO TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 68th Ohio Chess Congress 6/SS, 40/120;d5, SD/60;d5. Days Inn, 4742 Brecksville Rd., Richfield, OH. Prizes: $7,000 (b/125). In 4 Sections. Open: (FIDE rated) $1,000-700- 400 All Guaranteed, U2200 $400-$200, 1st Guaranteed. U2000: $800-500-300. U1700: $750-450-300. U1400: $600-400, U1100 $200. EF: $80 by Aug 28 then $90, Free to GM/IM who complete schedule, $80 deducted from prize. OCA Membership required of all Ohio residents - $15, $10 junior. Online payment: www.progresswithchess.org. Reg.: Sat- urday 9-11:30 am. Rds.: Saturday 12:00 (noon) & 6:30, Sunday 9:30 & 4:00, Monday 9:30 & 4:00. Byes (1/2 point), must commit before start of round 3, limit 2 in rds. 1-5 or 1 rd. 6. Hotel: Day's Inn, 330-659-6151, $72/night, mention chess. Entries, checks payable to: Progress with Chess, 12200 Fairhill Rd. E 293, Cleveland, OH44120. Info: 216-321-7000, mdjoelson@progresswithchess.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.


SEPT. 1-3, OKLAHOMA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 8th Okie Chess Festival Tulsa Trade Winds Central, 3141 E. Skelly Dr. (51st & Harvard), Tulsa, OK 74105. Three sections: Open FIDE Round Robin (8-RR), FIDE Open (7- SS), Reserve (open to U1600, 7-SS). Top 2 sections FIDE rated. All: G/90+30". EF: $60. Reg.: Sat 9/1, 9:00-10:15. Round Robin Qualifi- cation: Open to the top 8 rated players at completion of Registration who wish to play; no byes and players must commit to not withdraw. Rds.: 10:30–3, 9-2-7, 9-2. Byes:Two 1/2-point byes available in Swiss sections if req by Rd. 3. $$Prizes – RR: 1st $600, 2nd 250, 3rd 150. Open (b/30, 75% guaranteed): 1st $600, 2nd $350, A/below: $250-200. Reserve (b/26): 1st $450, 2nd $300, C: $250; D/below $250. HR: $55-65 (800)685- 4564, (918)749-5561. Free wireless. www.tradewindstulsa.com. Side Events: 9/1: Bughouse tourney-pizza party. Questions: tom.braunlich@ cox.net. Website:www.okchess.org. Adv Entry: Cks payable to Frank K. Berry, 402 S. Willis St., Stillwater, OK 74074. NS. W.


SEPT. 2, MARYLAND TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 Maryland Action Championship 7SS, G/30 d/5. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. Prizes Guaranteed: $400-$250-$100-$50, U2000 $90, U1800 $80, U1600 $70, U1400 $60, unrated $50. EF: $30 by 8/28, $35 by 8/30, and $40 at the door. Schedule: Reg. ends 10am. Rds.: 10:30-11:45-1:30-2:45-4:00- 5:15-6:30. More information & online entry at: http://mdaction.md chess.com.


SEPT. 6, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! 4-SS, G/25d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $20, GMs and IM's free (no deduction from prize!). ($$530 b/32 first two prizes guaranteed) $200-100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.


9th annual LOS ANGELES OPEN Oct 5-7 or 6-7, Sheraton Four Points LA Airport


$15,000 PROJECTED PRIZES, $10,000 MINIMUM


5 rounds, $89 rooms, $5 parking, free airport shuttle. 6 sections: Open Section: Prizes $2000-1000-500-300, clear/tiebreak winner


$100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $500-250. FIDE rated, 80 GPP. Under 2200 Section: $1200-600-400-200, top U2000 $500-250. Under 1900 Section: $1200-600-400-200, top U1700 $500-250. Under 1600 Section: $1000-500-300-200, top U1400 $400-200. Under 1300 Section: $500-300-200-150, top U1100 $200-100


Under 1000 Section: Trophies to top 5, U800, U600, U400, Unr. Unrated prize limit: $200 in U1300, $400 U1600, $600 U1900. FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com.


SEPT. 8-9 OR SEPT. 9, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Marshall September Grand Prix! 4-SS, 30/85d5, SD/1d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $50, members $30. $$625 Gtd: 275-150, U2200/unr. $105, U2000 $95. Reg. ends 15 min. before round. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2-day, Rds. 12:30- 5:30PM each day; 1-day, (Rds. 1-2 G/25d5) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30PM Sun; both merge rd. 3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. FIDE (G/30 not FIDE ratable). www.marshallchessclub.org. Chess Mag- net School JGP.


SEPT. 13, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! 4-SS, G/25d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $20, GMs and IMs free (no deduction from prize!). ($$530 b/32 first two prizes guaranteed) $200-100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.


SEPT. 14-16 OR 15-16 (SCHOLASTICS SEPT. 15 OR 16), CON- NECTICUT TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) 3rd annual Hartford Open & New England Senior 5SS, 40/2, SD/1, d5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, d5). Under 1210 Sec- tion plays Sept 15-16 only, G/75, d5. K-8 U1000 Section plays Saturday only, K-5 U800 Section Sunday only, each G/25, d5. Sheraton Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, CT 06096 (I- 91 Exit 40 to Rt 20). Free parking, free airport shuttle. $$ 10,000 based on 150 paid entries, $7,500 (75% each prize) minimum guaranteed. Sen- ior Section, U1210 Section, and re-entries count as 50% entries towards prize fund, scholastic sections entries as 25% entries. In 8 sections. Open: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 2210 $400-200. FIDE. Under 2110: $800- 400-200-100, top Under 1910 $400-200. Under 1810: $800-400-200-100, top Under 1610 $400-200. Under 1510: $700-400-200-100, top Under 1310 $300-150. Under 1210: $200-100, trophies to first 5, top U1000, Unr. New


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