See previous issue for TLAs appearing August 1-14


2 hours before your first game; same fee as at site. Mailed EF $3 less to PSCF members. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper 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 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day top 7 sections schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds Sat 10, 12:45, 3:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds Sat 10, 12:45 & 3:30, Sun 10, 1:15 & 4:30. Half point byes OK all rounds; limit 3, Premier must commit before rd 2, others before rd 4. HR: $99-99-99-99, reserve by 11/9 or rate may increase. Parking at hotel $10/day with guest room, $20 with- out; garage a block away (1540 Vine) is about $5/day Sat & Sun, $18 Fri. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633 or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577 (DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 845-496-9658). $15 serv- ice charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


An American Classic! DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 22nd annual North American Open Open Section, Dec 26-30: 9SS, 40/90, SD/30, inc/30, GM & IM norms possible; EF $100 more in this section if never FIDE rated 2200/over. Other sections, Dec 26-29 or 27-29: 7SS, 40/2, SD/1, d5 (3-day option, G/75, d5). Bally’s Casino Resort, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89103. Prizes $120,000 based on 600 paid entries (seniors, re- entries, GMs & U1250 Section count as half entries), else in proportion; $90,000 minimum (75% each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-1000-800-700-600-500-500, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak bonus $300, top FIDE Under 2500/Unr $2500-1200. FIDE. Under 2300: $7000-4000-2000-1200-900-700- 600-500-400-400. FIDE. Under 2100: $7000-4000-2000-1200-900-700-600-500-400-400, no unrated may win over $2500. Under 1900: $7000-4000-2000-1200- 900- 700- 600-500-400-400, no unrated may win over $1800. Under 1700: $6000-3000-1500-1000-800-700-600-500-400-400, no unrated may win over $1300. Under 1500: $6000-3000-1500-1000-800-700-600-500- 400- 400, no unrated may win over $900. Under 1250: $3000-1500-1000-800- 600-500-400-400-300-300, top Under 1000 (no unr) $1000-500, no unrated may win over $500. No separate U1000 section; players under 1000 in U1250 play for both U1250 and U1000 prizes; receive larger if winning both. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 12/12 list may not win over $1500 U1250 or $3000 U1500. Games rated too late for 12/12 list not counted. 2) If official rating any month 12/11-11/12 or unofficial post-event rating posted 12/26/11-12/26/12 was more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $2000. 3) Balance of any lim- ited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: 5-day $250, 4-day $249, 3-day $248 mailed by 10/15, 5-day $280, 4-day $279, 3-day $278 mailed by 12/15, $245 online at chesstour.com by 10/15, $275 online by 12/20, $300 online until two hours before round 1, $285 phoned to 406- 896-2038 by 12/20 (no questions), $300 at site. No phone entry after 12/20. Open Section EF $100 more if never FIDE rated 2200/over. Under 1250 Section EF: All $120 less than above. Seniors 65/over in U1500/above: All $120 less than above. Re-entry $120; not available in Open Section. GMs $150 from prize. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. 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. 5-day reg. ends 12/26 10 am, rds 12/26-28 11 am & 6 pm, 12/29 10 am & 4:30 pm, 12/30 10 am. 4-day reg. ends 12/26 5 pm, rds 12/26 6 pm, 12/27- 28 11 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4:30. 3-day reg. ends 12/27 10 am, rds 12/27 11 am, 2:30 pm & 6 pm, 12/28 11 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4:30. Bye: all, limit 4, limit 2 in last 4 rounds; Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 4. HR: $97-97, 800-833-3308, 702-739-4111, rate may increase if not reserved by 11/22, all rooms in chess block may sell out about 11/7. Free parking (garage at adjacent Paris Las Vegas Hotel is most convenient). Car rental: for special Avis rate reserve car through chesstour.com or call 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Ratings: FIDE used in Open, Dec 2012 official USCF in others. For foreign in U2300 & below, see www.chess- tour.com/foreignratings.htm. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. Spe- cial rules: In round 3 or after, players with scores of 80% or more and their opponents may not use headphones, earphones, or cellphones or go to a different floor of the hotel without Director permission, and must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. Blitz 12/29 10:45 pm. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577 (DirectorAtChess.us, www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658). Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Regional Alabama


AUG. 11, Chris Bond Memorial Classic 8th Annual 4SS, TC: G/75. Frazer UMC, 6000 Atlanta Hwy., Montgomery, AL 36117. OPEN ($$b on 25): EF: $30. Rds.: 9-11:30-2:30-5. SCHOLASTIC: EF: $20, if mailed by AUG 4th. Trophy: Top 3, Medals 4th-6th. Late REG.: AUG 11th at 8AM. Rds.: 9:15-10:30-12-1:15-2:30. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess, LLC 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204-202, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: CaesarChess@yahoo.com; www.Caesar Chess.com; www.AlabamaChess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


AUG. 25, Evangel August Open 4SS, G/50, t/d 5. Evangel Church, 3975 Vaughn, Montgomery, AL 36106. Round times: 9:00, 11:00, 1:30, 3:30. 1 section, Open: EF $25 by August 17, $30 thereafter. Prizes (b/20): 1st $120, 2nd $100, Class B/C $80, Class


D/E $60, U1000/unrated $40. Registration: Send name, USCF ID, and entry fee to Doug Strout, 6000 Camelot Ct, Montgomery, AL 36117.


SEPT. 1, Back-2-School Scholastic 5SS, TC: G/30. UAH – University Center Game Room, 1410 Ben Graves Dr., Huntsville, AL 35816. EF: $20; if mailed by AUG. 25th; $30 at site. Scholastic: 5 Sections – Rated and Not Rated. Trophy: Top 4; Medals 5th-7th. Rds.: 9:15-10:30-12-1:15-2:30. Late REG.: SEP 1st: 8- 8:40am. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204 - 202, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: Cae- sarChess@yahoo.com; www.CaesarChess.com or www.Alabama Chess.com.


SEPT. 28-30, 2012 Alabama State Championship See Grand Prix.


OCT. 13, National Chess Day Scholastic - A Charity Event! 5SS, TC: G/30. Brookwood Village Mall, 780 Brookwood Village, Birm- ingham, AL 35209. Rated: OPEN (K-12), MIDDLE (K-8), ELEMENTARY (K-4). EF: $20. Not Rated: NOVICE (K-4): EF: $10, if mailed by OCT 6th. Trophy:Top 3, Medals 4th – 6th. Late REG.: OCT 13th at 8AM. Rds.: 9:15- 10:30-12-1:15-2:30. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. All Proceeds goes to Children's of Alabama. ENT: Caesar Chess, LLC 5184 Caldwell Mill Road, Suite 204-202, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: CaesarChess@yahoo. com; www.CaesarChess.com; www.AlabamaChess.com.


Arizona


OCT. 5-7 OR 6-7, 9th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.


NOV. 22-25 OR 23-25, 48th Annual American Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.


DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 22nd annual North American Open (NV)


See Grand Prix. Arkansas


AUG. 17-19, Arkansas State Championship See Grand Prix.


California, Northern


Capital City C. C. Sundays Chess for Kids Round Table Pizza, 3005 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento. FREE CHESS CLASS: 11am (Kids & Families). EVENTS: Quads: (3/RR) &/or Swisses (3 Rds.). T/C: G/30 w/5 Second Delay. RDS.: 1pm/Ongoing. PRIZES: 1st - Trophy or Inscribed Digital Delay Clock & Chess Medals or Pins for all. TIE-BREAK: G/7 w/3 Second Delay. EF: $15. REG.: Site & Noon. DIRECTOR: John C. Barnard 209-450-6133. JohnCharlesBarnard@gmail.com, capitalcity chessclub.com.


AUG. 17-19 OR 18-19, 4th annual Central California Open See Grand Prix.


SEPT. 1-3 OR 2-3, 2012 CalChess Labor Day Championships See Grand Prix.


SEPT. 15-16, 7th Ursula Foster Memorial Open See Grand Prix.


OCT. 5-7 OR 6-7, 9th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.


NOV. 9-11 OR 10-11, East Bay Open See Grand Prix.


NOV. 22-25 OR 23-25, 48th Annual American Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.


DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 22nd annual North American Open (NV)


See Grand Prix. California, Southern


THE LOS ANGELES CHESS CLUB The premier chess club in Southern California with perfect location, affordable membership rates and great refreshments! (310) 795- 5710 * www.LAChessClub.com. Saturdays: 10AM-10 pm (Novice Class & 3 Tournaments) Sundays: 12-6 (Beginner class & 2 Tournaments) - Details on our website. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm (Intermediate/Advance Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 * (4 blocks 405 West, SW Santa Monica & Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restau- rant) * Group Classes * Tournaments * Private (1:1) Lessons.


Beverly Hills Chess Club Join the elite group of chess enthusiasts! Curriculum based instruction from ages 3 and above, Privates, Lectures, Blitz, Simuls, Open & Scholas- tic tournaments, Camps, Adult events, Member-only events and more... Open T, TH, F, Sat, Sun (hours vary). 8950 W. Olympic Blvd., #210, Bev- erly Hills, CA 90211. In the Beverly Hills Plaza (Corner of Lapeer Dr. & Olympic) 310-274-7873, email us at info@bhchessclub.com, website www.bhchessclub.com.


AUG. 4&5, 25&26, LACC - Sat & Sun G/61 6SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 Sections: Open & U1600. EF: $55 ($35 LACC memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free at BoA and streets ($5 basement). Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. Chess Mag- net School JGP.


AUG. 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC - Saturday G/61 3SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd. 2 Sections: Open & U1600. EF: $30 ($20 memb, $10 no prizes). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: basement ($5). Info: 310/795- 5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


AUG. 4, 11, 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: 75% collec- tions. Parking: Free at BoA ($5 basement). Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


AUG. 4, 11, 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 collections. Parking: Free at BoA ($5 basement). Info: 310/ 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


AUG. 5, 12, 26, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs. 4 separate events – 3 Sections: K-1, K-3, K-6. 5SS, G/30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks W 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, $10 off siblings, Free new LACC memb). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap. Prizes:Trophies (Top 3) & medals; each player receives a prize! Parking: Free at BoA and streets or building basement ($5). Free Pizza & Soda. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or Mick@LAChess Club.com.


AUG. 5, 12, 26, LACC - Sunday G/61 3SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 2 Sections: Open & U1600. EF: $30 ($20 memb, $10 no prizes). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free at BoA and streets or base- ment ($5). Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


AUG. 11, SEPT. 9, DEC. 15, Pleasanton Quads at Hilton Hilton, 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Trophies: Players w/winning record. Sched: Check-in 4p. Games: 4:30-6:30p. 3xG/30. EF: $25. Info: BayAreaChess.com/ tacobell12. NS. NC. W.


AUG. 11, SEPT. 9, DEC. 15, Pleasanton $uperSwiss at Hilton 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Prize: $1,000 b/44. Sched: Reg. 9-9:30. 4ssxG/60: 10-12:30-2:50-5:10. 2 Sects: u1700, 1700+. EF: $44 by 8/9. Info: BayAreaChess.com/superswiss12. NS, NC, W.


AUG. 11, SEPT. 9, DEC. 15, Pleasanton Swiss at Hilton Hilton, 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Trophies: Players w/winning record & teams. Sched: Reg. 9-9:30. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33. Info: BayAreaChess.com/tacobell12. NS. NC. W.


AUG. 11-12, LACC - Sat & Sun G/90 4SS, G/90. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $55 ($35 LACC memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 3 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on Butler ($5 basement). Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LA ChessClub.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


AUG. 17-19 OR 18-19, 4th annual Central California Open (CA-N) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 19, SEPT. 23, OCT. 7, NOV. 18, DEC. 9, Cupertino Grand Prix Quads Courtyard Marriott, 10605 N. Wolfe Rd., Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/winning record. Sched: Check-in 4p. Games: 4:30-6:30p. 3xG/30. EF: $25. Big Trophies to top 10 players in Jul-Sep & Oct-Dec events. Info: BayAreaChess.com/cupertino12. NS. NC. W.


AUG. 19, SEPT. 23, OCT. 7, NOV. 18, DEC. 9, Cupertino Grand Prix Swiss Courtyard Marriott, 10605 N. Wolfe Rd., Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/winning record & teams. Sched: Reg. 9-9:30. Games: 10a- 2p. EF: $33. Big Trophies to top 10 players in Jul-Sep & Oct-Dec events. Info: BayAreaChess.com/cupertino12. NS. NC. W.


AUG. 25, SEPT. 15, OCT. 20, NOV. 3, DEC. 1, Bay Area Chess4Less Swiss 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/ plus score, teams w/2+ players. Sched: Reg. 8:30-9a. Games: 9:30a-2p. EF: $25, $40 onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC.


AUG. 25-26, LACC - August Open See Grand Prix.


SEPT. 1-3 OR 2-3, 34th Annual Southern California Open See Grand Prix.


SEPT. 15, OCT. 20, NOV. 3, DEC. 1, Bay Area Chess4Less Quads 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies for winning record. Sched: Check-in by: 3:15p. 3xG/30. Games: 3:45-6. EF: $19 by Wed before tourney. Info/flyer: BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC.


OCT. 5-7 OR 6-7, 9th annual Los Angeles Open See Grand Prix.


NOV. 22-25 OR 23-25, 48th Annual American Open See Grand Prix.


DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 22nd annual North American Open (NV)


See Grand Prix. Colorado


AUG. 18-19, Monument Open IV 5 Round Swiss System Tournament. TC: All rounds: G/90+30 second increment. Further Information: www.GentlemensChessClub.com. Phone: (719) 491-1040. Email: GentlemensChessClub@hotmail.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


A State Championship Event! AUG. 31, Colorado State Quick Chess Championship (QC) & GM Alex Yermolinsky Simul (Part of the CO Labor Day Weekend Chess Festival) 6 round Swiss system tournament. Time Controls: G/10, d/3. Site: Newly reno- vated Sheraton Denver Tech Center Hotel. Directions: Details at http://www.colorado-chess.com. Open: Open to all players. Prizes: Cash prizes based on entries will be paid at the end of the event. Entry fee: $10.00. No discount. Pre-Registrations: Must be received no later than Friday, August 24. No pre-registrations accepted without full pay- ment. On-site Registration: August 31, 2012, 6:30-8:00 PM. Players


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