See previous issue for TLAs appearing July 1-14
about registering for Fide before the event starts. $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 three 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 Reserve give back 10% in prizes and if there is a clear winner, then that winner receives free entry to next DCC Fide Open. Both: Registration: 9:45-10:15 am. Rds.: Sat 10:45-3:10-7:16, Sun 10:45-3:10. One Bye allowed if requested before rd 2, withdrawals and zero point last round byes are not eligible for prizes. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, see address above. Info: 214-632-9000,
info@dallaschess.com. NS. NC. FIDE.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JULY 13-14, VIRGINIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 23rd Annual Charlottesville Open 5SS, G/90 d5. EF: $55 by 7/11, then $65. 2 Sections: Open & U1700. Prizes: $2000 b/o 60. Open Section: Place prizes guaranteed. $$400, $$250, $$150 U2100 $150, U1900 $130; U1700 Section: $300, $200, $150 U1500 $140, U1200 $130. Site & HR: Comfort Inn Monticello, 2097 Inn Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22911 (434) 977-3300) $99.95 + tax. Reg.: 11-11:40 am. Rds.: Sat. 12, 3:15, 7:15 Sun. 9:30, 1:15. Entries: Ernest Schlich, 1370 S. Braden Cres., Norfolk, VA 23502. Checks to VCF. Mbr: VCF rqd. for VA residents $10, $5 under age 17. Info: eschlich@verizon. net,
www.vachess.org. Byes: single half-point bye on request. No CC on site, cash only please.
JULY 14, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Westwood Summer Open 5SS, G/45 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 sections: Open & U1800; EF: $55 ($50 if notified by 6/13); $50 LACC members ($45 if notified by 6/13). Reg.: 9:00-9:45 am. Rds.: 10:00, 11:30, 1:30, 3:15, 4:45. Byes: Up to two 1/2 pt. byes available. Prizes: $$ 1,500 (b/45 - 50% Guaranteed). 1st-5th $400-200-100-50-50 U2000: $100. U1800: $200- $100; U1600: $100–Digital Clock; U1400: $100-Clock. Ent: LACC, Box 251774, LA, CA 90025. Info: Mick Bighamian: Cell (310) 795-5710;
Mick@LAChessClub.com or
www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free street & BoA Parking or building basement.
JULY 16, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) Marshall Masters! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Third Tuesday of every month. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to players rated over 2000 (plus all players scor- ing over 50% in any MCC Open or U2300 event 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.mar
shallchessclub.org.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JULY 18-21, 19-21 OR 20-21, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 18th annual Pacific Coast Open 6SS. Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel, 30100 Agoura Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (US-101 to Reyes Adobe Road exit). Adjacent to the Santa Monica Mountains, 26 miles west of Burbank, 12 miles from Malibu, 28 miles from Ventura. Free parking. Prizes $25,000 based on 230 paid entries (re- entries & U1200 Sections count half), minimum $20,000 (80% each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections.Open3-day& 4-day 40/110, SD/30 d10, other sections 3-day & 4-day 30/90, SD/1 d5. 2-day option in all sections, rds 1-3 G/45 d5, then merges with others. 4-day option offered only in Open through Under 1500. Open: $3000-1500-700-400, clear or tiebreak win $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1400-700. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000- 500-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1700: $1700-900-500- 300. Under 1500: $1400-700-400-200, top U1300 (no Unr) $400. Adult Under 1200 (born 1995/before):$500-300-200-100, trophies to first 3, top U1000, U800, Unr. Junior Under 1200 (born 1996/after): $500- 300-200-100, trophies to first 3, top U1000, U800, Unr. NEW mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $600-300. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U1900 $900, U1700 $700, U1500 $500, U1200 $200; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 5 sections EF: $135 at
chessaction.com by 7/16, $140 phoned by 7/16 (406-896-2038, no questions), 4-day $139, 3-day $138, 2-day $137 mailed by 7/9, $150 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs free; $120 deducted from prize. Under 1200 Sections EF: $65 at
chessaction.com by 7/16, $70 phoned by 7/16 (406-896-2038, no questions), 3-day Adult $68.50, 2-day Adult $67.50, 3-day Junior $68, 2-day Junior $67 mailed by 7/9, all $80 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. SCCF membership ($18, jrs $10) required for rated Southern CA residents. Re-entry $70; not avail- able in Open Section. Unofficial
uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at
chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholas- tic $20. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6:30 pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 6 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 11 & 4:30. No 4-day schedule in either U1200 Section. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 11 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds Sat 10,12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 11 & 4:30. All schedules: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 4. HR: $95-95, 818-707-1220, request chess rate, reserve by 7/3 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions:
www.chess-
tour.com,
DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at
chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JULY 19-21 OR 20-21, CONNECTICUT TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 18th Annual Bradley Open 5SS, 30/85, SD/1 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/85 d10). Sheraton Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, CT 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt 20). Free parking. $8000 guaranteed prize fund. In 5 sections. Open: $1000-500-300, U2310 $300-150. Under 2110: $800- 400-200, top U1910 $300-150. Under 1810: $800-400-200, top U1610 $300-150. Under 1510: $700-400-200, top U1310 $200-100. Under 1210: $250-125-75, trophies to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1210, $300 in U1510 or $500 in U1810. Top 4 sections EF: $88 online at
chessaction.com by 7/17, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/17, 3-day $93, 2-day $92 if check mailed by 7/10, $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. No mailed credit card entries. U1210 Section EF: all $40 less than above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs free, $80 deducted from prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA members. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. Unofficial
uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at ches-
saction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day sched- ule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd 2. HR: $95-95, 860-627-5311; reserve by 7/5 or rate may increase. Ent:
chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham,NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions:
www.chesstour.com,
DirectorAtChess.US, 914-665-8152. Advance entries posted at
chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JULY 19-21 OR 20-21, ILLINOIS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 6th annual Chicago Class 5SS. Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 to Lake Cook Rd to US-45 south). Free parking. $20,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 8 sections: Master 40/110, SD/30 d10, other sections 30/90, SD/1 d5. 2-day option in all sections, rds 1-2 G/90, d5, then merges with 3-day. Master (2200/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2400 $800-400. FIDE. Expert (2000- 2199): $1400-700-400-200. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200-600-400-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Under 1000 (Under 1000/Unr): $200-100-60-40, trophies to first 5, top Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Rated players may play up one section. Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $125 in U1000, $250 E, $375 D, $500 C, $700 B, or $900 A. Top 7 sections EF: $105 online at
chessaction.com by 7/17, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions) by 7/17, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 7/11, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before
18th annual PACIFIC COAST OPEN
July 18-21, 19-21 or 20-21, 2013 - $25,000 projected prizes, $20,000 minimum 6 rounds at luxurious Sheraton Hotel, Agoura Hills CA, 12 miles from Malibu
6 rounds, Sheraton Hotel, 30100
Agoura Road, Agoura Hills CA 91301 (US-101 to Reyes Adobe Road exit), 26 miles west of Burbank. Free parking. Hotel rates: $95-95, 818-707-1220,
reserve by 7/3 or rate may increase. OpenSection3-day&4-day 40/110,
SD/30, d10. Other sections 3-day & 4- day 30/90, SD/1, d5 (no 4-day U1200). 2-day option all sections, rds 1-3 G/45, d5, then merges with others.
Prizes $25,000 based on 230 paid
entries; min. guarantee $20,000 (80% each prize). Re-entries, U1200 sections count as half entries. 7 sections: Open:$3000-1500-700-400, clearor
tiebreak win $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $1400-700. FIDE rated, 150 GPP (enhanced). Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1700: $1700-900-500-300. Under 1500: $1400-700-400-200, top Under 1300 (no unr) $400.
Adult U1200 (born 1995/before):
$500-300-200-100, trophies. Junior U1200 (born 1996/after):
$500-300-200-100, trophies. Unrated prize limits: U1900 $900,
U1700$700,U1500$500,U1200$200. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best
male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $600-300.
Top 5 sections entry fee: $135 at
chessaction.comby 7/16, $140 phoned by 7/16 (406-896-2038), 4-day $139, 3- day $138, 2-day $137 mailed by 7/9, $150 at site (no checks, credit cards OK) or online until 2 hrs before game. Under 1200 sections entry fee:
$65 at
chessaction.com by 7/16, $70 phoned by 7/16, $80 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. Special USCF dues: see Chess
Life or
chesstour.com. USCF membership required.
Unofficial
uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.
SCCF membership ($18, jrs $10)
required for rated So. Calif. residents. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6:30
pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 6 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 11 am & 4:30 pm. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am,
rds Fri 12 noon & 6 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 11 am & 4:30 pm. 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 9 am,
rds Sat 10 am, 12:45 pm, 3:15 pm & 6 pm; Sun 11 am & 4:30 pm. Half-point byes OK all (limit 2);
Open mustcommit before round 2, other sections before round 4.
All: Bring set, board, clock if
possible. JGP. Re-entry (no Open) $70. Entry:
chessaction.com or
Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. $15 charge for refunds. Questions:
chesstour.com,
director@chess.us, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction. com (online entries posted instantly).
www.uschess.org
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