See previous issue for TLAs appearing August 1-14


Hotel!, 481 8th Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, NYC: 845-569- 9969 (www.chesscenter.cc). EF: $30, GMs $25 from prize, free to specified Greater NY Scholastic Prizewinners! Good Customer Loyalty Dis- counts: $5 lessto those who played in at least 4 “4 Rated Games Tonight!” Thursday Night Actions since Jan. 2011, $10 lessto those who played in at least 10 4RGTs since 1987—Thank You So Much For Your Support Of This Tournament These Past 25 Years! $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. NEW!! $150 GUAR- ANTEED In Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes! Best male/female 2-player team combined score: $100-50 (teammates’ average rating must be Under 2200; teammate pairings avoided but possible, teams must declare by 8:15). Choice of 2 schedules! 7:00 Schedule, rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. 7:30 schedule, rd. 1 only is Quick-rated (G/15 + td/3) at 7:30 pm, score carries over into round 2 of 7:00 schedule at 8:15 pm. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Help with NYC street parking: www.primospot.com.


SEPT. 13-OCT. 11, Marshall Thursday Members-Only Swiss 5-SS, G/115d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. Open to MCC members only. EF: $30. ($450 b/20): $200-100, U2100 $90, U1800 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7PM each Thursday. Limit 2 byes, request by rd. 3. www.marshallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.


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


SEPT. 15, Marshall Saturday U1600! 4-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 b/20): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar shallchessclub.org.


SEPT. 15, Utica Four Seasons - Summer 4SS, Rds. 1-2 G/60; Rds. 3-4 G/90. Mohawk Valley Community College, Exit 31, I-90, bear left, South on E. Genesee, (2.6 miles), left on Memo- rial Highway (2.3 miles, left Sherman, right into MVCC, Payne Building 3rd Floor). EF: $30. Prizes b/20: $200, 125, 75, Class 100. Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-12:00-2:15-5:30. Ent: Joe Ball, 310 Helfer Ln., Minoa, NY 13116. 315-436-9008. Chess Magnet School JGP.


SEPT. 15-16, Battle of Lake Erie - War of 1812 FIDE Classic See Grand Prix.


SEPT. 15-16 OR 16, Marshall September U2300! 4SS, 30/85d5, SD/1d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $45, Members $25. ($540 b/36): $240-120, U2000/unr $95, U1700 $85. Reg: ends 12:15PM. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2 day, Rds. 12:30-5:30 PM each day; 1 day, (Rds 1-2 G/25d5) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30 PM Sun; both merge rd.3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. www.mar shallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.


SEPT. 18, Marshall Masters! See Grand Prix.


SEPT. 20, Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! See Grand Prix.


A Heritage Event! SEPT. 20, The Original “4 Rated Games Tonight!” Now At The New Yorker Hotel- USCF’s Longest-Running Action Tournament! 4-SS, G/25 + d/5 or G/30 + d/0. Chess Center at the historic New Yorker Hotel!, 481 8th Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, NYC: 845-569- 9969, (Thursdays after 6 pm: 212-971-0101, mention “chess tournament”, www.chesscenter.cc). EF: $30, GMs $25 from prize, free to the player returning after longest time since last tournament!, free to specified Greater NY Scholastic Prizewinners! Good Customer Loyalty Dis- counts: $5 lessto those who played in at least 4 “4 Rated Games Tonight!” Thursday Night Actions since Jan. 2011, $10 lessto those who played in at least 10 4RGTs since 1987—Thank You So Much For Your Support Of This Tournament These Past 25 Years! $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. NEW!! $150 GUAR- ANTEED In Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes! Best male/female 2-player team combined score: $100-50 (teammates’ average rating must be Under 2200; teammate pairings avoided but possible, teams must declare by 8:15). Choice of 2 schedules! 7:00 Schedule, rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. 7:30 schedule, rd. 1 only is Quick-rated (G/15 + td/3) at 7:30 pm, score carries over into round 2 of 7:00 schedule at 8:15 pm. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Help with NYC parking: www.primospot.com, www.icon- parkingsystems.com. Sponsorship opportunities: We can name one of the 4RGTs after yourself, and you'll see your name listed in uschess.org!" Info: www.chesscenter.cc.


SEPT. 21, Marshall September Friday Quads! 3-RR, G/40d5. Open to all levels; Quads formed by rating. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $25, members $20. $50 for each winner. Reg.: 5:15-5:45. Rds.: 6-7:30-9PM. www.marshallchessclub.org.


SEPT. 22, Marshall Saturday G/60! 4-SS, G/55d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($540/32): $240-120, U2000 $95, U1700 $85. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15- 11:45 am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.


SEPT. 23, 41st Binghamton Monthly Tournament 4SS, G/65 d/5. Prizes: $300 b/26. Open-$100-$60-$30; Reserve-$50- $40-$20 (U1700). Trophies: 1-3 Reserve section. Advance Entry: EF's Reduced! Open-$20 Reserve-$15 (U1700) $5 more on site-cash only on site. Schedule: Registration on site 8:45–9:15 AM. Rounds: 9:30- 12Noon-2:30-4:45. Free USCF 90-day membership (call for details) Free chess set & board to all new players under 18 years of age. Mail Entry: checks payable to: “Cordisco's Corner Store”, 308 Chenango St., Bing- hamton, NY 13901 (607) 772-8782, cordiscos@stny.rr.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


SEPT. 23, Marshall Open & U1500 Sunday Game/45! 4-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Two sections-you play only those in your section: A. Open ($360/24): $160-


80, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. B. U1500 ($240/16): $120-65, U1200 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45 pm. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.


SEPT. 24-OCT. 22, Marshall Monday U1600! 5-SS, G/85d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50, members $30. ($675/30): $250-150-100, U1400 $100, U1200 $75. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds. 7 pm each Monday. Limit 2 byes, request by Rd 3. www.marshallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.


SEPT. 27, Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! See Grand Prix.


A Heritage Event! SEPT. 27, The Original “4 Rated Games Tonight!” Now At The New Yorker Hotel- USCF's Longest-Running Action Tournament! 4-SS, G/25 + d/5 or G/30 + d/0. Chess Center at the historic New Yorker Hotel!, 481 8th Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, NYC: 845-569- 9969, (Thursdays after 6 pm: 212-971-0101, mention “chess tournament”, www.chesscenter.cc). EF: $30, GMs $25 from prize, “free to the player returning after longest time since last tournament!,” free to specified Greater NY Scholastic Prizewinners! Good Customer Loyalty Dis- counts: $5lessto those who played in at least 4 “4 Rated Games Tonight!”Thursday Night Actions since Jan. 2011, $10 lessto those who played in at least 10 4RGTs since 1987—Thank You So Much For Your Support Of This Tournament These Past 25 Years! $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. NEW!! $150 GUAR- ANTEED In Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes! Best male/female 2-player team combined score: $100-50 (teammates’ average rating must be Under 2200; teammate pairings avoided but possible, teams must declare by 8:15). Choice of 2 schedules! 7:00 Schedule, rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. 7:30 schedule, rd. 1 only is Quick-rated (G/15 + td/3) at 7:30 pm, score carries over into round 2 of 7:00 schedule at 8:15 pm. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Help with NYC parking: www.primospot.com, www.icon- parkingsystems.com. Sponsorship opportunities: We can name one of the 4RGTs after yourself, and you'll see your name listed in uschess.org!" Info: www.chesscenter.cc.


SEPT. 29, Marshall Saturday U1400! 4-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 b/20): $160-80, U1100 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar shallchessclub.org.


SEPT. 29-30, Marshall September U2100! 4SS, 30/85d5, SD/1d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $45, Members $25. ($540 b/36): $240-120, U1850 $95, U1600 $85. Reg.: ends 12:15PM. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2 day, Rds. 12:30-5:30 PM each day; 1 day, (Rds 1-2 G/25;d5) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30 PM Sun; both merge rd.3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. www.marshallchess club.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.


SEPT. 30, 2nd annual Capital Region Open See Grand Prix.


OCT. 3-31, Marshall Wednesday U1400! 5-SS, G/85d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50, members $30. ($450/20): $240-120, U1100 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds. 7 pm each Wednesday. Limit 2 byes, request by Rd 3. www.marshallchess club.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.


OCT. 3-31, Marshall Wednesday U2000! 5-SS, 30/85d5, SD/1d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50, members $30. ($450/20): $240-120, U1700 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds. 7 pm each Wednesday. Limit 2 byes, request by Rd 3. www.mar shallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.


OCT. 4, Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! See Grand Prix.


OCT. 4, October New Yorker Masters Special Edition Of USCF’s Longest-Running Action Tournament! See Grand Prix.


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


OCT. 6, Marshall Saturday U1800! 4-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 b/20): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar shallchessclub.org.


OCT. 6-7, Marshall October Grand Prix! See Grand Prix.


OCT. 11, Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! See Grand Prix.


A Heritage Event! OCT. 11, The Original “4 Rated Games Tonight!” Now At The New Yorker Hotel- USCF’s Longest-Running Action Tournament! 4-SS, G/25 + d/5 or G/30 + d/0. Chess Center at the historic New Yorker Hotel!, 481 8th Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, NYC: 845-569- 9969, (Thursdays after 6 pm: 212-971-0101, mention “chess tournament”, www.chesscenter.cc). EF: $30, GMs $25 from prize, “free to the player returning after longest time since last tournament!,” free to specified Greater NY Scholastic Prizewinners! Good Customer Loyalty Dis- counts: $5 lessto those who played in at least 4 "4 Rated Games Tonight!" Thursday Night Actions since Jan. 2011, $10 lessto those who played in at least 10 4RGTs since 1987—Thank You So Much For Your Support Of This Tournament These Past 25 Years! $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. NEW!! $150 GUAR- ANTEED In Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes! Best male/female 2-player team combined score: $100-50 (teammates’ average rating must be Under 2200; teammate pairings avoided but possible, teams must declare by 8:15). Choice of 2 schedules! 7:00 Schedule, rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. 7:30 schedule, rd. 1 only is Quick-rated (G/15 + td/3) at 7:30 pm,


score carries over into round 2 of 7:00 schedule at 8:15 pm. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Help with NYC parking: www.primospot.com, www.icon- parkingsystems.com. Sponsorship opportunities: We can name one of the 4RGTs after yourself, and you’ll see your name listed in uschess.org! Info: www.chesscenter.cc.


OCT. 13, Marshall Saturday U1600! 4-SS, G/40d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 b/20): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar shallchessclub.org.


OCT. 13-14, Marshall October U2300! 4SS, 30/85d5, SD/1d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $45, Members $25. ($540 b/36): $240-120, U2000/unr $95, U1700 $85. Reg: ends 12:15PM. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2 day, Rds. 12:30-5:30 PM each day; 1 day, (Rds. 1-2 G/25d5) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30 PM Sun; both merge rd.3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. www.mar shallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.


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


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


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


NOV. 23-25 OR 24-25, 43rd annual National Chess Congress (PA) See Grand Prix.


North Carolina


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


AUG. 30-SEPT. 3, 2012 U.S. Masters Championship See Nationals.


AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2, 2012 North Carolina Open See Grand Prix.


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


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


Ohio


AUG. 17, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2012 (QC) 4SS, G/24, td5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC mbrs). Info: DCC.18W5@sbcglobal.net or 937-461-6283.


AUG. 17-19 OR 18-19, 7th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 18, House of Chess Open 4SS, G/45. House of Chess, Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH (W of JC Penny). Sections: Open, U1600. Reg.: 11-11:25 AM. Rds.: 11:30- 1:15-3:30-5:15. Prizes (b/25): Open 1st $200, 2nd $100; U1900 1st $100; Reserve(U1600): 1st $100. Ent: $25, Club members $20. Info & entries: House of Chess, Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH 44070. Phone: (440) 979-1133. E-mail: info@houseofchess.com. Web: www.the houseofchess.com/.


AUG. 24, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2012 (QC) 4SS, G/24, td5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC mbrs). Info: DCC.18W5@sbcglobal.net or 937-461-6283.


AUG. 25, Pawn Storm IX 5SS, G/45, td/5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Reg.: 10-10:45. Rds.: 11-1-3-5-7. Two byes-1 if in rd 5. Prizes (b/25 paid): Open $200-101, U1900 $100, U1600 $99. EF: $25 to 18 August then $35; refunded to 2200 or higher who complete their sched- ule. Info: DCC.18W5@sbcglobal.net or 937-461-6283.


AUG. 25, Progress with Chess Monthly Open 4SS, G/30;d5. Mustard Seed Market, 2nd Floor 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon, OH 44139.EF: $20.3Sections: Open, (Scholastic) K-12 U1000, K-5 U500.


ONCE RATED, ALWAYS RATED


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If you return to tournament play after a long absence, please tell the director your approximate rating and year of play.


If you rejoin USCF after many years without being a member, please provide this infor- mation to the TD and to USCF as well.


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