Tournament Life / November


4SS, G/61 T/D5, $50 and trophy for first, $25 and medal for second. U1200 4SS, G/45 T/D5, trophy for first, medal for second. U800 4SS, G/25 T/D5, trophy for first, medal for second. Rds.: Open and U1600 11:15, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00. U1200 10:45, 12:45, 2:45, 4:45. U800 10:15, 11:30, 12:45, 2:00. Doors open 9:15. EF: Open $50, U1600, U1200, and U800 $30. All, $5 more on site. Unrateds free. Entries limited: Register online at www.meetup.com/ sterling-chess-tournaments. Pay on website. HR: 79/89. Call 703-537-7800 and mention Sterling Chess. Bye: Half-point, any round. (Fourth round must commit before beginning of third round.) Players with more than one bye are not eligible for prizes. Info: news@serranoassociates.com. Top two sections are Chess Magnet School JGP.


NOV. 24-25, TEXAS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 San Antonio Turkey Shoot Hornbeak Bldg., 4450 Medical Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229. 5-SS, Rd. 1 and 2. G/90, Rds. 3-5 40/2 S/D1. $$ (1200 b/40, 2/3 gtd 2 sections): Open $300-150; U 2200 $125, U 2000 $125, Reserve (U1800) $ 150-100, U 1700 $100, U 1500, U 1300/ Unr ea $75. EF: $45 if rec’d by 11/21, $50 at site. Option play for 1/2 prizes: $23 by 11/21, $28 at site: EF: Jr U19 entry $23 if rec’d by 11/21 or $28 at site. Option play and Jr U19 entry count 2/3 toward “based on”. Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Rds.: 10-1:30-5; 9-3; Half- pt. bye any 1 rd, notice before Rd 2 is paired. Swap and shop used books, equip. 8:30-9:30. Ent: SACC, PO BOX 690576, San Antonio, TX 78269-0576 Info: sanantoniochess.com, 210-384-4797, louis.Rimpel@att.net. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.


NOV. 29, 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 $25, GMs and IM’s free (no deduction from prize!). ($$605 based on 32 players; first two prizes guaranteed:) $200-100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. NEW! U1700 $75. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7- 8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. Check www.marshall chessclub.org for special unadvertised weekly prizes.


DEC. 2, NEW JERSEY TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Early Winter 2012 Open Champi- onship


Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open To All Ages With Rating above 1400. 4SS, G/60. USCF Membership Required, Prize Fund ($$ b/40) 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100. Best Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 55 Years Old $75. Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70 %. Reg Ends at 9 AM Only one 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before the start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By Nov 28th) $40, AT Site $45. GMs Free Entry. INFO 201 287 0250 or diana@icanj.net. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT:Make EF and/or USCF Membership checks payable to: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. NS. NC. W.


A Heritage Event! DEC. 2, MASSACHUSETTS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Harry Nelson Pillsbury Memorial 4SS, G/65, d5. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road West, Marlboro, MA (I-495, exit 24B, Rt 20W, one mile from exit). 508- 460-0700 or 888-543-9500. $$ 1,400 b/55 paid entries ($20 off entries count half), 75% G. 4 sects. Open: $300-150, Top U2100 $150. U1900: $200-100, Top U1750 $100. U1600: $150-75, Top U1400 $75. U1200: $100, trophies to top 3, U1000, U800, U600, unrated. Unrated prize limits: $50


in U1200, $75 in U1600, $100 in U1900. EF: $39 if postmarked by 11/26 or online by 11/30, $45 at site. GMs and IMs free. $20 discount to play- ers in U1200 sect. Reg.: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Bye: 1-4 with entry, limit 1. Ent: payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messenger, 4 Ham- lett Dr., Apt. 12, Nashua, NH 03062 or enter online at www.MassChess.org. Info: send email to info@masschess.org or phone 603-891-2484. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.


DEC. 2, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 1st Annual Marshall Chess Club Speed Chess Championship! (QC) 9-SS, G/5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. $$Gtd 1,000: $300-200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50 each, Best Senior born in or before 1952: $100, Best Junior born in or after 1998: $100. Title of 2012 Marshall Chess Club Speed Champion to highest-scor- ing Club member. EF: $35, members $25. Quick-rated, but higher of regular or quick USCF rating used for pairings & prizes. Reg. ends 12:45 pm. Rds.: 1-1:30-1:50-2:10-2:40-3-3:20-3:40-4 pm. Three byes available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.


DEC. 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 $25, GMs and IM’s free (no deduction from prize!). ($$605 based on 32 players; first two prizes guaranteed:) $200-100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. NEW! U1700 $75. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7- 8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. Check www.marshall chessclub.org for special unadvertised weekly prizes.


DEC. 8-9, VIRGINIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 3rd Annual Fairfax Open (rescheduled) 4-SS, 40/2, SD/1. Best Western Fairfax City, 3535 Chain Bridge Rd., Fair- fax, VA 22030 (I-66, Exit 60 to VA 123 South, left at first light, hotel on left). $$G 1800 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED in 3 sections. Open: FIDE rated, 420-210-125, U2200 125, U2000 125. Reserve: Open to U1900, 225-120, U1700 120. Booster: Open to U1400/UNR, 150-90, U1200 90. EF: $48 by PayPal or check if rcvd by 12/3; $60 cash or check at site. Reg.: 12/8 7:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-4, 9:30-4. One half-point bye avail- able, must commit by beginning of rd 2. HR: $80, reserve at (703) 591- 5500, mention chess tournament. ENT: PayPal to info@fairfaxopen.com or checks payable and addressed to Brennan Price, 3545 Chain Bridge Rd., Suite209 (NOT the hotel address), Fairfax, VA22030-2708. Info: info@ fairfaxopen.com, www.fairfaxopen.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


DEC. 8-9, IDAHO TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 Western Idaho Open 5SS, Time Control: G/120;d5. FIDE Rated. USCF Grand Prix. Northwest Chess Grand Prix. 2 Sections: Open and Reserve (U1400). Site: Boise State University, Student Union Bldg., 1910 University Dr., Boise, ID. USCF mem req., ICA Mem req. (OSA). EF by 12/3 $30 (U18 & 60+ $25), BSU students $10. Special family rate $60. $5 more for all if after 12/3. FM’s, IM’s, GM’s, and WGM’s enter for free (no deduction from winnings). Email entries OK to lock in lower rate. Register & check in: 8-8:45am 12/8. Rd times: Sat 9am, 1:30pm, 6pm; Sun 9am, 1:30pm. 1/2 pt bye avail: Max 1, any round. Must commit before Rd 2 pairing. Players arriving for round 2 may take a retroactive R1 1/2 pt bye. Prizes Guaranteed: $$ Open: $500-250-100. Open section will be separated into two halves for prize payout only (not for pairing purposes). First place in lower half receives $100 and 2nd place in lower half will receive $50. Reserve: $200- 100-50. ENT/INFO: ICA, Contact: Jeff Roland, 1514 S. Longmont Ave.,


Boise, ID 83706. jroland@cableone.net, www.idahochessassociation.org. NC, NS, W. Chess Magnet School JGP.


DEC. 9, NEW JERSEY TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Cherry Hill December Open 4SS, G/45. Wyndham Hotel, 1111 Route 73, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054. Phone: 1-866-257-5990. Next to NJ Turnpike exit 4, I-295 exit. Masters Only (>2200): Prizes: (Gtd:) $150-$100-$75. Open Section (Under 2200): Prizes: $150-$100-$75, Best score under 1800: $100. Under 1600 Section: Prizes: $150, $100, $75, Best score under 1200: $100. Scholastic Section:Trophies for places 1-2-3. Medals for all players above 50% score. EF: $35 online by 12/06, $40 at the door. Schedule: Regis- trationends9:45. Rounds:10am,12pm,2 pm, 4 pm. Online entry: at http:// cherryhillnovemberopen.eventbrite.com/. Contact: Dov Gorman, dgor man@darsemail.com, cell: 703-989-6867.


DEC. 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 $25, GMs and IM’s free (no deduction from prize!). ($$605 based on 32 players; first two prizes guaranteed:) $200-100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. NEW! U1700 $75. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7- 8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. Check www.marshall chessclub.org for special unadvertised weekly prizes.


A Heritage Event! DEC. 14-16 AND 22-23, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) 2012 Marshall Chess Club Championship! 9-SS, 40/120, SD/60. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC: 212-477-3716. Open to members and nonmembers rated 2200+ (currently or in the past), FIDE title holders, qualifiers from Marshall Amateur Championship Dec. 7-9, and seeded players. $$4600 Gtd: $2000-$1000-$500-$350-$150, U2400/unr $250, U2300 $200, U2200 $150. PLUS: Edward Lasker Memo- rial Brilliancy Prize $300. Title of 2012 Marshall Chess Club Champion to highest-scoring Club member. EF: $150, members $125 if received by 12/13, all $20 more at site. GM’s free. Reg.: 4:30-5:30pm 12/14; rounds 6pm 12/14, 11am & 5:30pm 12/15, 12/16, 12/22, 12/23. Two byes avail- able, must request at registration, no byes on 12/23. FIDE. IM/GM norms may be possible, no byes for norm aspirants. www.marshallchess club.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.


DEC. 15, MISSOURI TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Christmas Tree Open $1,500 Guaranteed Noland Road Baptist Church - West Wing, 4505 S. Noland Rd., Indep., MO 64055. 4-SS, G/60 +5second delay. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rounds: 10, 12:15, 2:30, 4:45. EF: $10 by 12/1, $15 at the door. ALL: site entries cash only. 2 Sections: Premier (2000+): $$ 200-150-100-75-50-25; Open (U2000) $$ 200-100, U16/14/1200&Unr each: 100-60-40. Play for rating only: EF: $5 in advance/$10 at site. Premier restricted to players rated 2000 and above or who have ever been rated 2000+. Entries: Bob Holliman, PO Box 1871, Independence, MO 64055. MCA $5, other states ok. Please bring clocks, we have 50 sets/boards to supply. More info/hotels, etc: www.chessmasterbob.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


DEC. 18, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) Marshall Masters! 4-SS, G/25d5. Third Tuesday of every month. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to players rated over 2100 (plus all players scor- ing over 50% in any MCC Open or U2300 tournament since the prior month’s Masters). EF: $40, members $30, GMs free. $$G250-150-100. Prizes to U2400, U2300 and biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7- 8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available (Rd 1 or 4 only), request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.


BOSTON CHESS CONGRESS


Jan 11-13 or 12-13 at luxurious Hyatt Harborside $15,000 projected prize fund, $10,000 minimum


Special $79 room rates, free parking, free airport shuttle!


Beautiful view of Boston harbor and downtown! In 8 sections: Premier: Open to 2200/over, USCF Candidate Masters, and 2000/over on


any Dec 2012 uschess.org top 50 list. FIDE rated. Major: Open to 2050-2299 or USCF 1st Category rated 1900-2049. FIDE. Amateur: Open to 1850-2099/unr or USCF 2nd Category rated 1700-1849. Booster: Open to 1650-1899/unr or USCF 3rd Category rated 1500-1649. Reserve: Open to 1450-1699/unr or USCF 4th Category rated 1300-1449. Under 1500: Open to under 1500 or unrated. Adult Under 1300: Open to under 1300 or unrated born 1994/before. Junior Under 1300: Open to under 1300 or unrated born 1995/after.


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


DEC. 20, 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 $25, GMs and IMs free (no deduction from prize!). ($$605 based on 32 players; first two prizes guaranteed:) $200-100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. NEW! U1700 $75. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- 10:45. One bye available, request at entry. Check: www.marshallchessclub. org for special unadvertised weekly prizes.


DEC. 21-23 OR 22-23, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) Winter Open


6SS, G/90 (2day rds1-2 G/40). Open 5SS, G/90+30incr (2day rds 1-2 G/60). 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Park free. Prize: $4,000 guar. 3 sects: 1900+ FIDE rated: $700 300 100 u2100:200 100. 1500- 1899: 700 300 100 u1700:200 100. u1500: 500 200 100 u1300:200 100 u1100:100. Unr max $100 exc Open. Dec ‘12 Supp, CCA min & TD disc. EF: $77 by 12/19, Onsite +15 Playup +20. Econ: EF-20 w/ 60% prize. GMs/IMs $0 by 12/14: prize-EF. Reg.: F 6-6:45p & Sa 8-8:45. u1900 rounds: F 7 Sa 9 12:15 3:30, Su 9 1 (2d Sa 9 10:35 12:15 3:30, Su 9 1). 1900+ rounds: F 7 Sa/Su 9 2 (2-day Sa 9 11:30 2, Su 9 2) Info: BayAreaChess.com/winter. NS. NC. Chess Magnet School JGP.


DEC. 22-23, TEXAS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) 2012 DCC Fide Open X


5SS, G/90 with 30 sec inc. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richardson, TX 75080. Two sections:Openand Reserve. Open Section: $$875G. This section is FIDE rated but uses USCF Rules. $500-$250-$125. EF: $75, Senior/Hcap/Additional Family Member $50, plus $10 non-DCC membership fee if applicable. Small appearance fee to the First two GM/IM who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds to get appearance fee. Reserve section: Open to players rated below 1800 USCF. This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated. Reserve: Open to USCF U1800. EF: $30 plus $5 non Dallas Chess Club membership fee if applicable. The


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