Tournament Life / November


parking: www.primospot.com , www.iconparkingsystems.com Ques- tions, team rooms: chesscentr@gmail.com, littlehouseofchess@ gmail.com (Jan 25-26 only: 212-971-0101). Bring clocks! Greater NY Bughouse Championship: 7 pm Fri! Register on-site 5:30-6:30 pm.


A Heritage Event! JAN. 26, Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the 47th Annual Greater NY Junior High Championship - USCFs Longest-Running Scholastic!


5-SS, G/25 + td/5 or G/30 + td/0, open to all born after 1/26/97 not yet in 10th grade. New Yorker Hotel, 481 8th Ave & 34th St, NYC. 3 sec- tions: Varsity, open to all. EF: $51.60 postmarked by 1/4/13. Trophies to top 12, top U1500, top 3 unrated, top 6 school teams. Free entry to spec- ified Chess Center tmts. except quads thru 8/1/13 to 1st, thru 7/1 to 2nd, thru 6/1 to 3rd. Junior-Varsity: open to Under 1200 or unrated. EF: $51.50 postmarked by 1/4. Trophies to top 12, top 3 unrated, top 6 schools. Free entry to specified Chess Center tmts. except quads thru 7/1/13 to 1st, thru 6/1 to 2nd, thru 5/1 to 3rd. Novice, open to Under 700 or unrated. EF: $51.40 postmarked by 1/4. Trophies to top 12, top 3 unrateds, top 6 schools. Plaques to top 2 each grade: 4-6 (you can win both plaque & tro- phy). Free entry to specified Chess Center tmts. except quads thru 6/1/13 to 1st, thru 5/1 to 2nd, thru 4/1 to 3rd. All: EF’s $7 extra per player postmarked 1/5-11, all $70 at site. Mail entries $6 less per player if 4 or more from same school in SAME ENVELOPE! All substitutions from advance entry list charged late fee. $15 extra to switch sections, $15 charge for each player refund. All players scoring 4 or more who don’t win a trophy will receive a medal! 8 weeks free entry, except quads, to 1st team each section, 4 weeks free, except quads, to 2nd team (top 4 scores from same school = team score). Speed playoff for 5-0. Limit 2 byes (rds. 4-5 commit before rd. 3). Mail entries: list name, rating, ID# (proof of current USCF membership required, enclose dues if necessary), school, grade, birthdate, address. Checks to (specify section): Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. To confirm receipt, enclose SASE. No mail postmarked after 1/11. Phone entries: $63 by credit card thru 1/21: 347-201-2269 (or 406-896-2191, 24 hours, entries only). Online entries at www.chesscenter.cc: $49 thru 1/11, $56 1/12-1/21. No phone or on-line entries after 1/21. On-site entry fee: $70. On-site reg. ends 9:15 am. Rds. 10-12-2-3:30-5:15. Help with NYC parking: www.primospot.com , www.iconparkingsystems.com Ques- tions, team rooms: chesscentr@gmail.com, littlehouseofchess@ gmail.com (Jan 25-26 only: 212-971-0101). Bring clocks! Greater NY Bughouse Championship: 7 pm Fri! Register on-site 5:30-6:30 pm.


A Heritage Event! JAN. 27, Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the 47th Annual Greater NY Elementary Championship - USCFs Longest-Running Scholastic!


5-SS, G/25 + td/5 or G/30 + td/0, open to all born after 1/27/00 not yet in 7th grade. New Yorker Hotel, 481 8th Ave & 34th St, NYC. 3 sec- tions: Varsity, open to all. EF: $50.60 postmarked by 1/4/13. Trophies to top 12, top U1200, top 3 unrated, top 6 school teams. Free entry to spec- ified Chess Center tmts. except quads thru 8/1/13 to 1st, thru 7/1 to 2nd, thru 6/1 to 3rd. Junior-Varsity: open to Under 1000 or unrated. EF: $50.50 postmarked by 1/4. Trophies to top 12, top 3 unrated, top 6 schools. Free entry to specified Chess Center tmts. except quads thru 7/1/13 to 1st, thru 6/1 to 2nd, thru 5/1 to 3rd. Novice, open to Under 700 or unrated. EF: $50.40 postmarked by 1/4. Trophies to top 12, top 3 unrateds, top 6 schools. Free entry to specified Chess Center tmts. except quads thru 6/1/13 to 1st, thru 5/1 to 2nd, thru 4/1 to 3rd. All: EF’s $7 extra per player postmarked 1/5-11, all $70 at site. Mail entries $6 less per player if 4 or more from same school in SAME ENVELOPE! All substitutions from advance entry list charged late fee. $15 extra to switch sections, $15 charge for each player refund. All players scoring 4 or more who don’t win a trophy will receive a medal! 8 weeks free entry, except quads, to 1st team each section, 4 weeks free, except quads, to 2nd team (top 4 scores from same school = team score). Speed playoff for 5-0. Limit 2 byes (rds. 4-5 commit before rd. 3). Mail entries: list name, rating, ID# (proof of current USCF membership required, enclose dues if necessary), school, grade, birthdate, address. Checks to (specify section): Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. To confirm receipt, enclose SASE. No mail postmarked after 1/11. Phone entries: $63 by credit card thru 1/21: 347-201-2269 (or 406-896-2191, 24 hours, entries only). Online entries at www.chesscenter.cc: $49 thru 1/11, $56 1/12-1/21. No phone or on-line entries after 1/21. On-site entry fee: $70. On-site reg. ends 9:15 am. Rds. 10-12-2-3:30-5:15. Help with NYC parking: www.primospot.com , www.iconparkingsystems.com Ques- tions, team rooms: chesscentr@gmail.com, littlehouseofchess@ gmail.com (Jan 25-27 only: 212-971-0101). Bring clocks! Greater NY Bughouse Championship: 7 pm Fri! Register on-site 5:30-6:30 pm.


A Heritage Event! JAN. 27, Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the 47th Annual


ONCE RATED, ALWAYS RATED


You never lose your rating, no matter how long it has been since you last played.


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 information to the TD and to USCF as well.


Greater NY High School Championship - USCFs Longest-Running Scholastic!


5-SS, G/25 + td/5 or G/30 + td/0, open to all grades 12/below born after 1/27/93. New Yorker Hotel, 481 8th Ave & 34th St, NYC. 3 sections: Varsity, open to all. EF: $52.60 postmarked by 1/4/13. Trophies to top 12, top U1700, top 3 unrated, top 6 school teams. Free entry to specified Chess Center tmts. except quads thru 8/1/13 to 1st, thru 7/1 to 2nd, thru 6/1 to 3rd. Junior-Varsity: open to Under 1600 or unrated. EF: $52.50 postmarked by 1/4. Trophies to top 12, top U1400, top 3 unrated, top 6 schools. Free entry to specified Chess Center tmts. except quads thru 7/1/13 to 1st, thru 6/1 to 2nd, thru 5/1 to 3rd. Novice, open to Under 1000 or unrated. EF: $52.40 postmarked by 1/4. Trophies to top 12, top 3 unrateds, top 6 schools. Plaques to top 2 each grade: 7-9 (you can win both plaque & trophy). Free entry to specified Chess Center tmts. except quads thru 6/1/13 to 1st, thru 5/1 to 2nd, thru 4/1 to 3rd. All: EF’s $7 extra per player postmarked 1/5-11, all $70 at site. Mail entries $6 less per player if 4 or more from same school in SAME ENVELOPE! All substitutions from advance entry list charged late fee. $15 extra to switch sections, $15 charge for each player refund. All players scoring 4 or more who don’t win a trophy will receive a medal! 8 weeks free entry, except quads, to 1st team each section, 4 weeks free, except quads, to 2nd team (top 4 scores from same school = team score; no combined schools, even if one school “feeds” another). Speed playoff for 5-0. Limit 2 byes (rds. 4-5 commit before rd. 3). NEW!! Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes (best male/female 2-player team combined score in any section): 12 weeks free entry to 1st team, 8 weeks to 2nd team, 4 weeks to 3rd team (Mixed Doubles do NOT have to attend the same school, doubles teammates’ average rating must be U1800; teammates may play in different sections, teammate pairings avoided but possible, teams must declare by 12 pm). Mail entries: list name, rating, ID# (proof of current USCF membership required, enclose dues if necessary), school, grade, birthdate, address. Checks to (specify section): Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. To confirm receipt, enclose SASE. No mail postmarked after 1/11. Phone entries: $63 by credit card thru 1/21: 347-201-2269 (or 406-896-2191, 24 hours, entries only). Online entries at www.chesscenter.cc: $49 thru 1/11, $56 1/12-1/21. No phone or on-line entries after 1/21. On-site entry fee: $70. On-site reg. ends 9:15 am. Rds. 10-12-2-3:30-5:15. Help with NYC parking: www.primospot.com , www.iconparkingsystems.com Questions, team rooms: chesscentr@ gmail.com, littlehouseofchess@gmail.com (Jan 25-27 only: 212- 971-0101). Bring clocks! Greater NY Bughouse Championship: 7 pm Fri! Register on-site 5:30-6:30 pm.


A State Championship Event! FEB. 23-24, 46th annual New York State Scholastic Champi- onships


Open to grades K-12 in any state (top NYS player & team in each section are NY champions). Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school; no combined school teams allowed even if one school “feeds” another. Teams of 2 or 3 players allowed, but are at a disadvantage. In 8 sections; each is a 6SS, G/61, d5 except K-1 is 5SS, G/25, d5 playing Feb 24 only. Online entry fee at chessaction.com, all sections: $40 by 2/2, $50 by 2/19, $60 2/20 to 2 hours before first game. Entry fee at site, all sections: $60. High School, open to all in grades K-12. EF: $43.20 mailed by 2/2. Top NYS grade 9-12 qualifies for Denker Tournament ofHSChampions. High School Reserve, open to K-12 under 1200 or unrated. EF: $43 mailed by 2/2. Junior High, open to all in grades K-9. EF: $42.90 mailed by 2/2. The higher rated (post-tournament) of the top NYS K-8 in JHS or top NYS K-8 in HS qualifies for Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions. Middle School Reserve, open to K-8 under 1000 or unrated. EF: $42.80 mailed by 2/2. Elementary, open to all in grades K- 6. EF: $42.60 mailed by 2/2. Elementary Reserve, open to grades K-5 under 800 or unrated. EF: $42.50 mailed by 2/2. Primary, grades K-3. EF: $42.30 mailed by 2/2. K-1, grades K-1. EF: $42.10 mailed by 2/2. Post- marked 2/3-13: All EF $10 more. Do not mail entry after 2/13. Entry at site: all $60. Special 1 year USCF dueswith magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Trophies to top 15 play- ers and top 7 teams each section, top 3 unrated in Primary, K-1, and each reserve section, and top U1500, U1300 (HS), U900, U700 (HS Reserve), U1200, U1000 (JHS), U700, U500 (MS Reserve), U1000, U800 (Elem), U500, U300 (Elem Reserve). Speed playoff if perfect score tie. Free entry to NY State Championship, Labor Day weekend 2013 (Albany), to top player each section. Schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2, 5, Sun 9, 12, 2:30, awards 5 pm. K-1 schedule: Late reg. ends Sun 9 am, rds Sun 10, 12, 1:30, 3, 4:30, awards 5:45. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must com- mit before rd 2. HR: $119-119, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, reserve by 2/2 or rate may increase. Free parking for overnight guests. 48 hours notice required for room cancellation. Backup hotel: Courtyard by Mar- riott, 2 blocks away, 518-226-0538. Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Mail entry: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Include name, rating, USCF ID, USCF expi- ration (non-members enclose dues), section, school, grade, birth date, address of each player. Checks payable to Continental Chess. $15 per player service charge for refunds. $10 extra to switch sections, all sub- stitutions from advance list charged $60. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US (At = @), 845-496-9658. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none sup- plied. (except K-1). Chess Magnet School JGP.


MAR. 1-3 OR 2-3, 7th Annual Long Island Open See Grand Prix.


MAR. 1-3 OR 2-3, 14th Annual Pittsburgh Open (PA) See Grand Prix.


MAR. 15-17 OR 16-17, 22nd annual Eastern Class Champi- onships (MA) See Grand Prix.


MAR. 27-31, 28-31, 29-31 OR 30-31, 7th annual Philadelphia Open (PA)


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NOV. 9-11 OR 10-11, 21st annual Kings Island Open See Grand Prix.


NOV. 17, Parma Novemberfest 4SS, G/45. German Central Organization, 7863 York Rd., (1/4 mi. N of Sprague), Parma, OH. Sections: Open, U2000, U1600. Reg.: 8-9AM. Rds.: 9:30-11:15-1:30-3:15. Prizes (b/50): Open 1st $160, 2nd $80; U2000 1st $120, 2nd $60; U1600 1st $120, 2nd $60; U1200 1st $60. Ent: $20. Info & entries:William Wright, 19121 Wheelers Ln., Strongsville, OH 44149. Phone: (440) 572-9565. E-mail: grubber@adelphia.net. Web: www.parmachessclub.org/.


NOV. 17, Early Turkey Pawn Storm XII See Grand Prix.


NOV. 17, 2012 Ohio Grade Level Championships 5SS, G/45;d5 in 13 separate sections for each grade. Open to students enrolled in Ohio schools in grades K-12 or home schooled in Ohio, age 19 and under. The University of Akron Student Union, 303 Carroll St., Akron, OH 44325. Hotel:The Akron City Centre, 20 W Mill St., Akron, OH 44308. $75, up to 4 per room, (330) 384-1500. Reserve by 11-7-2012. EF: $30 if received by 11-10 $35 after. Free and reduced lunch students $10. No on-site Registrations. Awards: Trophies to all scoring 3.5 or more, top three teams each section. Medals to all in sections K-8. Con- tact: David Bills, 330-802-1260, billsfrog1@yahoo.com. Info/Forms: www.cantonchess.com.


NOV. 24, November Progress with Chess Open 4SS, G/30;d5. Mustard Seed Market, 2nd Floor 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon, OH 44139. EF: $20. 4 Sections: Open, U-1500, (Scholastic) K-12 U1000, K-5 U600. Open pairings may be accelerated at the TD’s discretion. Registration: 9-9:45 at site. Rds.: Open & U1500: 10, 11:30, 1, 2:30, Scholastic 11am then ASAP. Prizes: Open: $200 Guaranteed. 1st $100, 2nd $50, U-1900 $50, U-1500 1st $50 2nd $25. Scholastic Sec- tions:Trophies to top 3 in each section. Special Offer: Free healthy box lunch ($10 value) to all scholastic players! Info: www.progresswith chess.org. Contact: Mike Joelson 216-321-7000.


DEC. 1, 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/.


DEC. 8, Toledo Dec Swiss Open, 4SS, Rnd 1 G/75, Rnds 2-4 G/90. The University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by 12/6, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st Class A ,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. Chess Magnet School JGP.


JAN. 12, Toledo Jan Swiss Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75, Rnds. 2-4 G/85.The University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by 1/10, $25 at site. Reg: 9-10 a.m., Rds: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st Class A ,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. Chess Magnet School JGP.


JAN. 25-27 OR 26-27, 36th Cardinal Open See Grand Prix.


MAR. 1-3 OR 2-3, 14th annual Pittsburgh Open (PA) See Grand Prix.


Oklahoma


NOV. 17, Tulsa Fall Open 2012 4SS, G/60 w/5-second delay. One section. Trade Winds Central Hotel, 3141 E. Skelly Dr., (I-44, Exit 228), Tulsa, OK, 918-749-5561. Prizes: $200- 125-75, additional $$ b/entries, plaques to Champion and Class A, B, C & D/Under winners. Sponsored door prizes by random drawing. EF: $25 at door, OCA membership included. Reg.: 8:30-9:30am; one 1/2-point bye available in Rds. 1-3; accelerated pairings may be used. Rds.: 10am, 12:45pm, 3:15pm, 6:00pm. Contact: Chuck Unruh, PO Box 340, Collinsville, OK 74021, 918-371-2978 or 800-460-2794, chunruh@aol.com. More info: www.ochess.org/events. Chess Magnet School JGP.


NOV. 23, 24, 25, OCF 4th Thanksgiving FIDE Open See Grand Prix.


Oregon


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


NOV. 24-25 OR 25, 2012 American Open Scholastic (CA-S) See California, Southern.


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


Pennsylvania


Every Friday - LVCA 7 & 9 pm Blitz Events Open/U1200 (QC) 8SS, G/5;d2. St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown, PA 18104. EF: $5, Prizes: Open and U1200, Minimum 50% Returned.


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