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Tournament Life / November


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.


NOV. 3&4, 10&11, 17&18, 24&25, 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; siblings ½ ). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: ½ collections. Parking: Free at BoA and streets ($7 basement). Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


NOV. 3, 10, 17, 24, 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.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6, 6:20, 6:40, 7, 7:20. Prizes: ½ collections. Parking: Free at BoA ($5 basement). Info: 310/795- 5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


NOV. 3, 10, 17, 24, 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; siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: ½ collections. Parking: basement ($7). Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


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.


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.


NOV. 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs. 4 separate events – 3 Sections: K-1, K-3, K-6, 5SS, G/30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd & Butler, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks W 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC memb). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap. Prizes:Trophies (Top 6) & medals; each player receives a prize! Parking: Building basement ($5). Free Pizza & juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or Mick@LAChessClub.com.


NOV. 4, 11, 18, 25, 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; siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections, Parking: Free at BoA and streets or basement ($5). Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


NOV. 11, Alameda County Elem School Champ Hilton, 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Trophies:Top 7 players & Top 5 teams in ea section. Top player in each grade earns a free entry to CalChess Grade Level Champ. 4 sections: KG-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-12. Sched: Reg. 8:30-9am. KG-Gr3: 5xG/30 games 9:30, 10:45, 12:30, 1:45, 3:00. Gr4-12: 4xG/45 games 9:30, 11:15, 1:15, 3:00. EF: $37 by 11/7. Info: BayAreaChess.com/alameda12. NS, NC, W.


NOV. 11, Contra Costa County Elem School Champ Hilton, 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Trophies:Top 7 players & Top 5 teams in ea section. Top player in each grade earns a free entry to CalChess Grade Level Champ. 4 sections: KG-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-12. Sched: Reg. 8:30-9am. KG-Gr3: 5xG/30 games 9:30, 10:45, 12:30, 1:45, 3:00. Gr4-12: 4xG/45 games 9:30, 11:15, 1:15, 3:00. EF: $37 by 11/7. Info: BayAreaChess.com/alameda12. NS, NC, W.


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.


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.


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


NOV. 24, American Open Blitz (QC) 5 round double swiss, G/5. Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County, 100 City Dr., Orange, CA 92868. Projected prizes $1000, 80% Guaranteed! $300-100; U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, Unr. each $100. EF: $35 by Nov. 23rd. $40 after. Registration ends 9 pm. Rounds: 9:30 pm - 10-10:30-11-11:30. Info: 714-899-3421, play@americanopen.org. Ent: American Open, 5246 Lampson Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92845 or www. americanopen.org/blitz.htm.


NOV. 24-25 OR 25, 2012 American Open Scholastic Doubletree Anaheim/Orange County, 100 City Dr., Orange, CA 92868. (714) 634-4500. Hotel rate $92 only (must mention group code AAO for dis- count). Main Event: Master Chess Computer for each Varsity champion and Saitek chess computer prize for each Junior Varsity winner. Trophies to top 10 places and top 3 in teams, in each section. Finalist medals to all above-mean scorers. 9 Sections based on grade and rating: Var- sity K-3, K-6, K-9, K-12; Junior Varsity K-1, K-3 rated U600, K-6 rated U800, K-9 rated U1000, K-12 rated U1200. Pre-Registration only (onsite reg. pay more and receive 1st round bye): Rds.: Saturday & Sunday 9am, 12:15, 3:15 for Varsity sections; and Sunday 9am, 10:45, 12:15, 1:45,


3:15 for Junior Varsity sections. Time Controls: All rounds will be G/75 in Varsity and G/30 in Junior Varsity sections. EF by 10/22: Varsity $55, Junior Varsity $35, afterwards late fees may apply. Play-up +$5. Reg- ister in advance by 10/15 save $5. Limited space for onsite reg +$30! Side events: Blitz (Fri Reg: 5:30-6pm, Games 6:30-8:30p) and Bughouse (Sat Registration: 5:30-6pm, Games 6:30-8:30p) in 3 sections (K-3, 4-6, 7-12). Blitz EF: $15, Bughouse $15. USCF Membership required for all sections. November Supplement & TD discretion to place players accu- rately. National Tournament Director: Randall Hough. Info: american open.org/scholastic.htm. Inquire: play@americanopen.org. for Var- sity Sections. Chess Magnet School JGP.


NOV. 25, American Open Action 5 round SS, G/30. Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County. 100 City Dr., Orange CA 92868. Projected prizes $500, 80% Guaranteed! EF: $25 by Nov. 21st. $30 after. Registration 10:30-11. Rounds 12-1:15-3-4:15-5:30. Info: 714-899-3421, play@americanopen.org. Ent: American Open, 5246 Lampson Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92845 or www.americanopen.org/ action.htm.


(CANCELLED FOR DEC. 15), Pleasanton Quads at Hilton, Pleasan- ton Swiss at Hilton, Pleasanton $uperSwiss at Hilton


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


See Grand Prix.


JAN. 17-21, 18-21, 19-21 OR 20-21, 4th annual Golden State Open (CA-N) See Grand Prix.


MAR. 8-10 OR 9-10, 20th annual Western Class Championships See Grand Prix.


JUNE 7-9 OR 8-9, 2013 National Open (NV) See Nationals.


Colorado


DEC. 1-2, Manitou Springs: Winter Springs Open 4-SS, 40/2 and G/1, Masonic Lodge, 455 El Paso Blvd., Manitou Springs. 3 Sections: June (open to all), July (U1800), August (U1400). Entry fee: $30 if rec’d by 11/28, $35 at site. $8 off EF for Juniors, Seniors, Unrated. Cash prizes per entries. Register: 8:30-9:30, rds schedule 10, 4; 9, 3. Entries to: Richard Buchanan, 1 Sutherland Rd., Manitou Springs, CO 80829. Phone (719) 685-1984 or e-mail buckpeace@pcisys.net. CSCA membership required ($15, 10 for juniors/seniors), OSA. Colorado Tour Event. Chess Magnet School JGP.


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


See Grand Prix. ACTIVITY MEANS MEMBERS


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