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registering after 8:00 PM shall receive a 1/2 point bye for round 1. Rounds: 8:30 PM, 9 PM, 9:30 PM, 10 PM, 10:30 PM, 11 PM. Ratings Used: Quick ratings from the August 2012 Supplement. Entries: Jerry Maier, 229 Hargrove Court, Colorado Springs, CO 80919-2213. Make checks payable to Jerry Maier. Phone: 719-660-5531. E-mail: pmjer77@aim.com. Not a Colorado Tour Event. USCF Membership required. CSCA Membership required. ($15 regular; $10 Jr./Sr.). OSA. Wheelchair accessible. Two (2) non-retractable 1/2 point byes may be requested no later than the start of the third round. GM Alex Yermolinsky Simultaneous Exhibition, August 31, 2012 (Part of the CO Labor Day Weekend Chess Festival) Spe- cial Guest: GM Alex Yermolinsky. Entry fee: $20.00. No discount. Round: Simul starts at 6:00 PM. Colors: Entrant has choice of color. Equipment: Not provided. Passes: See website. Advanced Registration: Must be received no later than Friday, August 24. Entries: Jerry Maier, 229 Har- grove Ct., Colorado Springs, CO 80919-2213. Make checks payable to Jerry Maier. On-site Registration: August 31, 2012, 5:00-5:45 PM. Phone: 719- 660-5531. E-mail: pmjer77@aim.com. Wheelchair accessible. Produced and Directed by the Colorado State Chess Association. Additional details at: http://www.colorado-chess.com.


SEPT. 1-2, Colorado Open Tournament See Grand Prix.


Connecticut


AUG. 9-12, 10-12 OR 11-12, 42nd annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 17-19 OR 18-19, 11th annual Manhattan Open (NY) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 26, 47th NBCC Summer Open! 4SS, G/45, D5. Wickham Park, 1329 West Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT 06040 (RAIN OR SHINE. Under Wickham pavilion if raining.) In three sections. OPEN SECTION: Trophies to Top 3, Top Under-2012. UNDER 1812 SECTION: Trophies to Top 2, Top Under-1612. UNDER 1412 SECTION: Tro- phies to Top 2, Top Under-1012, Top Middle-schooler (6-8), Top Elementary- schooler (K-5). Separate trophy for "Biggest Upset" win of the three sections. EF: $35 in advance (includes lunch) or $50 (cash) on site. On Site Reg.: 9.30-9.45AM. Rds.: 10, 12.30, 2, 3.30. Limit one bye. USCF Mem- bership Required (available onsite). FREE BBQ LUNCH FOR ALL PLAYERS! ($20 for non-players) includes grilled burgers, hot dogs, sal- ads, beans, beverages, etc. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible. Wickham Park additional entry fee: $5 per car upon arrival, Directions: I-91 to I-84 EAST, Exit 60, Left at end of ramp (Right instead if took I-84 WEST); park entrance is on your right. Park in Lot D, between the tennis and beach volleyball courts (these activities are free). Ent: Doug Fiske, 20 Glen Hollow, West Hartford, CT 06117 (checks payable to "New Britain Chess Club" and mailed by Aug. 20th). Questions: Derek Meredith (860)250-6040.


SEPT. 14-16 OR 15-16 (Scholastics SEPT. 15 OR 16), 3rd annual Hartford Open & New England Senior See Grand Prix.


SEPT. 29, Newtown Fall Open CH Booth Library, 25 Main St., Newtown, CT 06470, 100 yds. south of Flag- pole on Rte.25. In 2 sections: Open: 3SS, G/55, d5. Prizes: $100=1st Guaranteed, more per entries. Rds.: 10:15, 12:30, 2:45. Under 1700/Unr: 4SS, G/40, d5. Prizes: $50, Top U1400 $50. More per entries. Unrated may not win more than $50. Rds.: 10:15-11:45-1:30-3:15. EF: Both Sec- tions: $20 if rec'd by 9/27, $25 at door. Reg.: 9:30-10:00 sharp.Ent: Glenn


Budzinski, 1 Black Cherry Lane, Sandy Hook, CT 06482. Questions only: licensingagent@yahoo.com. May be limited to 40 players. NS, NC, W.


OCT. 19-21 OR 20-21, 3rd annual Boardwalk Open (NJ) See Grand Prix.


NOV. 2-4 OR 3-4 (Open), NOV. 3-4 (Booster), 3rd annual Eastern Team Championship


5SS, 40/2, SD/1, d5 (2-day Open option, rds 1-2 G/75, d5; all Booster games are G/75, d5). Sheraton Hotel, 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking. Open to teams of 4 plus one optional alternate; match point scoring. Average rating of 4 highest rated players must be under 2000 (Open Section) or 1400 (Booster Section), counting 4th highest rating as at least 3th highest rating minus 500. Alternate must be lowest rated on team, but plays the board of the player who is replaced. Except for the alternate, players must play in rating order, so are always on the same board. Open EF: $280 per team mailed by 10/24 or online at chesstour.com by 10/30, $320 at site. Mailed entries who do not indicate schedule will be placed in 2-day. Booster EF: $140 per team mailed by 10/24 or online at chesstour.com by 10/30, $180 at site. Individuals seeking teams: post on or see CCA website at ccaforum.com, or email DirectorAtChess.US and we will post for you. Open Section ($8000 guaranteed):Top teams $2000-1000-600-400, teams averaging under 1700 $1000-500, top sen- ior teams (all players age 50/up) $400-200, top on each board $300-150, top alternate $100. Team prizes apportioned based on number of games played. Plaque to top college team (same school), K-12 team (same school). Booster Section: Plaque to top 5 teams, trophy to top 2 scor- ers each board, top alternate. All players on 1st team win free entry in 2012 National Chess Congress, Nov 23-25 in Philadelphia. Plaque to top college team (same school), K-12 team (same school), K-9 team (same school), K-6 team (same school), K-3 team (same school). Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dueswith 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. Open 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Open 2-day sched- ule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Booster schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 1:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd 2. HR: $94-94 (note correction), 800- 408-7640, 203-358-8400; reserve by 10/19 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, 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 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Mag- net School JGP.


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.


District of Columbia


AUG. 24-26 OR 25-26, 44th annual Atlantic Open See Grand Prix.


OCT. 4-8, 5-8, 6-8 OR 6-7, 3rd annual Continental Class Cham- pionships (VA) See Grand Prix.


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.


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.


AUG. 25, Clermont Chess Tournament 5SS, G/30. Cagan Crossings Library, 16729 Cagan Oaks Blvd. Off of U.S. Hwy27/S.R. 25. Across Hwy from Lowes; Diagonal across from Wal- mart. Entry Fee: $10 mailed or brought to Library. $15 at door. USCF rating and confirmed ID# required for money prize. Prizes: 100/50/20 increase by 30/20/10 per 10 entries. 9-4pm. Please bring set and clock if possi- ble. Contact: Herb Pilgrim at Library# 352-243-1840 or librarychess club@yahoo.com.


AUG. 31-SEPT. 3, 2012 Arnold Denker Florida State Championship See Grand Prix.


OCT. 6, Celebrate National Chess Day at The Weiss School 5th Annual Scholastic Located at: 4176 Burns Rd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. K-12, 5 Divi- sions, 5-SS, G/30. Trophies for Top 10 Players and Top 10 Teams in each Division. ALL NON-TROPHY WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL. For more info see:www.palmbeachchessclub.info or call Pres- ident/TD John Dockery at 561-762-3377.


OCT. 12-14 OR 13-14, Orlando Autumn Open & National Chess Day Scholastics See Grand Prix.


OCT. 13, Stormont Kings National Chess Day Scholastic & Home- school Tournament, Pool Party & BBQ 5SS, G/30. KENDALL HOTEL & SUITES, 9100 N. KENDALL DR., MIAMI, FL 33173. Sections: New Player, Beginner, Intermediate, and Open. Starts: 9am. All participants receive a trophy or a medal for participating. USCF (United States Chess Federation) membership is required and can be done when registering for the tournament. Current prices will be posted with on-line registration. Children registering at the door will not play in the first game, they will get a 1/2 point bye which is like a draw. Up to two half point byes may be requested, the last round bye must be done before the second round. No outside food or drinks are allowed. No refunds or credits. Free raffle included in price. You must bring your own tournament regulation chess set, or purchase one for $30, which comes with the board, pieces, and deluxe bag. All participants and families have access to the Tennis Courts, Shuffleboard, Pool, and Jacuzzi. Com- plimentary Coffee and Water all day. Children cannot go to the bar side of the restaurant. Don't forget to ask about discounts for first time tour- nament player and families with three or more children. If it is your first time, ask about the additional document with all the details. EF: $25 by 8/31, $30 by 10/11, $35 on-site. These are for the tournament only, USCF and Lunch are extra. Same price to pay online. Contact Informa- tion: Chris Stormont 786-303-2437, chris@stormontkingschess.com, www.stormontkingschess.com.


OCT. 24-28 OR 26-28, Bahamas International & Amateur (Bahamas) See Grand Prix.


Georgia BAHAMAS


INTERNATIONAL and AMATEUR October 24-28 or 26-28, 2012


Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace Casino Cable Beach, Nassau, Bahamas


$12,000 guaranteed prizes - USCF rated International Section: 9 rounds, Oct 24-28, FIDE rated, GMand


IM norms possible. Minimum prize $700 to GMs who complete all games with no byes (limited to first 6 GMs to enter). Amateur Section (under 2200): 6 rounds, Oct 26-28. Reserve Section (under 1600): 6 rounds, Oct 26-28.


FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com.


AUG. 25, North Georgia Chess Center Scholastic Tournament 5-SS, G/30. Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 870 Buford Hwy (Ga Hwy 20), Cumming, GA 30041. Exit 14 off Ga 400 Next to Lowes On Market Place Blvd. 678-845-7100, For Directions Only! Sections: Open and U800. EF: $22.00 (NGCC Members) $24.00 (Online Registration). $27.00 (Non NGCC Members) $29.00 (Online Registration). Entry For Late Registration: $27.00 (NGCC Members). $32.00 (Non NGCC Members). Reg.: Sat. 8:30am - 9:30am. Rounds: 1st-10am, 2nd-11:30am, 3rd-1pm, 4th- 2:30pm, 5th-4pm. Tnmt. Info: 770-844-9204, northgachesscenter@gmail. com, northgachesscenter.com.


OCT. 24-28 OR 26-28, Bahamas International & Amateur (Bahamas) See Grand Prix.


Idaho


SEPT. 22-23, 2012 Eastern Idaho Open Chess Tournament: NW Chess Grand Prix Event 5SS, G/120 d5. 2 Sections: Open and Reserve (U1400). Site: ISU, Stu- dent Un Bldg., Salmon River Suites, 1065 S. 8th St., Pocatello, ID. EF: USCF mem req., $30 (U18 & 60+ $25), by 09/19/12. $5 more (all) after. Reg & Ck in: 7:30-8:30 AM 09/22/12. Those not paid & ck'd in by 8:30 AM may not be paired in 1st rnd. RNDS.: 9,2,7,9,2. 1/2 pt byes:Max 1, Rd 1-4only. 0 pt bye avail rnd 5. Commit by end of rd 2. Prizes: $$ b/30; Open: $175- 85-65; Reserve: $75-50 -35. HR/ENT/INFO: ICA, % Jay Simonson, 391 Carol Ave., Idaho Falls, ID 83401, 208-206-7667, rooknjay@yahoo.com, www.idahochessassociation.org. NC, NS, W. Chess Magnet School JGP.


OCT. 6, 2012 Wood River Weekend Progressive 4SS, Time Control: G/30 Rd 1, G/45 Rd 2, G/60 Rd 3, G/90 Rd 4. 2 Sec- tions: Open and Reserve (U1400). Site:Wood River High School, 1250 Fox Acres Rd., Hailey, ID. USCF mem req., EF by 10/3 $30 ($25 if 60+ or under 18), K-12 students $10, $40 entry for all after 10/03. Email entries OK. Register & check in: 8-8:30am 10/06. Rd. times: Sat 9am, 10am, 1pm; 3pm. 1/2 pt byes: Max 1, Rds 1-3 only. Commit by end of Rd 2. Prizes: $$ b/15; Open: $100-75-50; Reserve: $75-50-25, Student: trophies 1st- 3rd pl. HR/ENT/INFO: ICA, Contact: Adam Porth, 212 N. 3rd St., Bellevue,


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