Tournament Life / July


tion, with prize limit U1900 $900, U1600 $600, U1300 $300; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 4 sections EF: $148 online at chess- action.com by 8/6, $155 phoned by 8/6 (406-896-2038, no questions), 4-day $154, 3-day $153, 2-day $152 mailed by 7/31, $160 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs free; $140 deducted from prize. Under 1300 Section EF: all $60 less than above. All: Advance EF $5 less to MACA members; may join/renew at masschess. org. Re-entry $80; not available in Open. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.Special 1 year USCF dueswith paper 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, Scholastic $20. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6:30 pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 6 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. No 4-day U1300. 3- day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds. Sat 10,12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. All schedules: Bye all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 4. HR: $91-91-100, 800-582-3232, 508-347- 7393, request chess rate, reserve by 7/26 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com orContinentalChess,POBox 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).


AUG. 9, MARYLAND TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 Washington International Blitz (BLZ) 5 double SS, G/3+2 incr. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. $$ All Prizes Guaranteed: $500-$300-$200, U2200 $70, U2000 $60, U1800 $50. Sets, boards and clocks provided. Free park- ing for day guests. EF: $30 by 7/28, $35 by 8/5, and then $40. Special EFs: GMs & IMs $20 off EF. Schedule: Reg. ends 7pm. Rd. 1 at 8pm then ASAP. Ent: MCA, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. FIDE Blitz Rated, FIDE Blitz rules. Detailed rules, more information and regis- tration at: http://washintlblitz.mdchess.com.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 9-11 OR 10-11, OHIO TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) Cleveland Open 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10. (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/90 d5). Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel, 5300 Riverside Drive (inside Cleveland Airport; free shuttle), Cleveland, OH 44135. Free parking. $16,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 6 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $800-400. FIDE. Under 2100: $1400-700-400-200, top Under 1900 (no unr) $500. Under 1800: $1400- 700-400-200, top Under 1600 (no unr) $500. Under 1500: $1200-600-300- 200, top Under 1300 (no unr) $400. Adult Under 1200 (born 1995/before): $300-200-100, trophies to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Unrated. Junior Under 1200 (born 1996/after): $300-200-100, trophies to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Unrated. NEW mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sec- tions: $400-200. Team average 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 not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500, or $500 U1800. Top 4 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 8/7, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/7, 3-day $108.50, 2-day $107.50 mailed by 7/31, all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $90 deducted from prize. U1200 Sections EF: $45 at chessaction.com by 8/7, $50 phoned by 8/7 (406- 896-2038, no questions), 3-day Adult $48.50, 2-day Adult $47.50, 3-day Junior $48, 2-day Junior $47 mailed by 7/31, all $60 at site, or online until


2 hours before game. Online EF $5 less to OCA members. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dueswith paper 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, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50; not avail- able in Open Section. 3-day schedule: 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. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd. 3.HR: $84-84 plus $3 facility charge, 216-267-1500, request chess rate, reserve by 7/26 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www. chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 9-11, 10-11 OR 11, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) Marshall August Super GP 5-SS, 30/90 d5 SD/1 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $60, members $40. $$750 gtd: $300-150-100, U2200 $105, U2000 $95. Reg ends 15 min before Rd. 3 schedules: 3 day 8/9 6pm, 8/10-11 12:30-5:30. 2 day 8/10 11am, then merge with 3 day (Rd. 1 G/25 d5). 1 day 8/11 9-10:10-11:20, then merge with 2 & 3 day (Rd. 1-3 G/25 d5) Limit 2 byes, request entry. FIDE rated. FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes. Players w/o FIDE rating: USCF rating used for prizes. www.mar shallchessclub.org.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 9-11 OR 10-11, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) Summer Championship 5SS, G/90;+30 (2day rds 1-2 G/55 d5). 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Park free. Prize $5,000 b/97 guar 60%. 3 sects: 2000+ (FIDE rated) $1,000 400 200 u2300: 200 100. 1600-1999 $700 300 100 u1800: 300 100 100, u1600 $700 300 100 u1400: 100 100, u1200: 100 100. Unr max $100 exc Open. Aug 13 Supp, CCA min & TD disc. EF: 79 by 8/7, onsite +20. Playup +20. Econ: EF-20 w/60% prize. GM IM FM NM $0 by 8/2: prize-EF. Reg.: F 6-6:45p & Sa 9-9:15 Rounds: F 7p, Sa 9:30-2-6:30, Su 9:30a 2-day Rd. 1-2 G/55 d5 Sat 9:30-11:40 & merge) Info: BayAreaChess. com/champs. NS. NC.


AUG. 10, MARYLAND TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 Washington International Rapid (QC) 5SS, G/15+10 incr. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. $$ All Prizes Guaranteed. 3 sections: Open: $700-$400-$250, U2200 $70, U2000 $60, U1800 $50. U1600: $400-$200-$100, U1400 $50 top Unrated $100, K-12 U1200:Trophies to top 10, top U1000, top U800. Sets, boards and clocks provided. Free parking for day guests. EF: $40 by 7/28, $45 by 8/5, and then $50. Special EFs: GMs & IMs $20 off EF. All $20 less in K-12 U1200. Schedule: Reg. ends 9:30am. Rds. 10, 11:15, 12:45, 2, & 3:15. Ent:MCA, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. FIDE Rapid Rated, FIDE Rapid rules. Detailed rules, more information and registration at: http://washintlrapid.mdchess.com.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 10, ALABAMA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Chris Bond Memorial 9th Annual 4SS, TC: G/70 d5. Frazer UMC, 6000 Atlanta Hwy., Montgomery, AL 36117. OPEN (PF: $$GTD): $250, 150, A 125, B 100, C 100, U1400 100. EF: $40; if mailed by AUG 2nd; $55 at site. Rds.: 9-11:45-3-5:30.


SCHOLASTIC: 5SS, TC: G/30 d5. EF: $20. Trophy: Top 3. Late REG.: AUG 10th at 8am. Rds.: 9:15-10:30-12-1:15-2:30. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess, LLC 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204-202, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: CaesarChess@yahoo.com; www.Alabama Chess.com; www.CaesarChess.com.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18 NOT JUNE 21-23 OR 22-23, CONNECTI- CUT TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 19th Annual Northeast Open NOTE CORRECTIONS: 5SS, 30/85, SD/60 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/85 d10). Sheraton Hotel, 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Free park- ing. $8,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 4 sections. Open: $1000-500- 300-200, U2250 $600–300. Under 2050: $800-400-300-200, top U1850 $500-250. Under 1650: $700-400-250-150, top U1450 $400-200. Under 1250: $300-150-100, trophy to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1250 or $400 in U1650. Top 3 sec- tions EF:$88 online at chessaction.com by 8/14, $95 phoned to 406-896- 2038 by 8/14 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $93, 2-day $92 if check mailed by 8/7, $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. No mailed credit card entries. U1250 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 members. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Sec- tion. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper 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, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: 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: $94-94, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400; reserve by 8/2 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800- 331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.us, www.chess tour.com, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).


19th annual NORTHEAST OPEN NEW DATES! August 16-18 or 17-18, Stamford, CT


$8,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND 5rounds,$94roomrates, free parking,downtownlocation, trains


from NYC run frequently. In 4 sections: Open Section: Prizes $1000-500-300-200, top U2250 $600-300.


GPP: 50 (enhanced) Under 2050 Section: $800-400-300-200, top U1850 $500-250. Under 1650 Section: $700-400-250-150, top U1450 $400-200. Under 1250 Section: $300-150-100, trophy to first 3, top U1000,


U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated prize limit: $150 in U1250, $400 in U1650.


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


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, INDIANA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 8th annual Indianapolis Open 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/90 d5). Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport, 2501 S. High School Rd. (off I-465 & Airport Expwy), Indianapolis, IN 46241. Free parking, free airport shuttle, free wireless, indoor pool, game room, fitness center. $$16,000 based on 200 paid entries (re-entries & $50 off entries count half), $12,000 (75% each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 5 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $700-400. FIDE. Under 2100: $1400-700-400-200, top Under 1950/unr $500-250. Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200, top Under 1650 (no unr) $500-250. Under 1500: $1200-600-300-200, top Under 1350 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1200: $600-300-200-100, plaque to first 3, top Under 900, Under 700, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500, or $500 U1800. Top 4 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 8/14, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/14 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 8/7, all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK)at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $90 deducted from prize. Under 1200 Section EF: all $50 less than above. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper 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, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day sched- ule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $89-89, 1-800-227-6963, 317-236-7495; reserve by 8/2 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Ques- tions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, SOUTH CAROLINA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Columbia Open Hilton Garden Inn, 434 Columbiana Dr., Columbia, SC 29212. $3400 b/65. 5SS, G/120 +30inc (2day Rd. 1 G/75 +30inc). In 4 Sections: Open: $500-250-125. Top U2200 $125 U2000: $400-200-100 Top U1800: $100 U1600: $400-200-100 Top U1400: $100 U1200: $400-200-100 Top U1000: $100. ALL: EF: $59 by July 31. $65 by Aug 10. $75 after. Free entry to 2200+ (deduct $65 from prizes). $25 Re-entry. Memb. Req’d: SCCA $10. Other States Allowed. 1 half pt bye available. Must declare before Rd 3. ENT: Daniel M. Smith, 407 White Falls Dr., Columbia, SC 29212, www. columbiachess.com. INFO: Daniel M. Smith, Bob Halliday daniel@columbi- achess.com, bob@columbiachess.com. 3 Day: Reg Ends 7:15 pm Fri Rd.1 8pm, Rd. 2 Sat 2 & 7 pm Sun 9am 2pm. 2 Day: Reg Ends 9:15 am Sat Rd.1 10am merge with 3 Day. HR: $99, 803 407-6640. Reserve by Aug 1, Mention, Columbia Open Chess Tournament. NS. NC. W.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 17, FLORIDA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 CFCC Tornado at UUU 4-SS, G/75 d5. University Unitarian Universalist Society, 11648 McCulloch Rd., Orlando 32817. EF: $30, CFCC mbr $25, Masters free (EF deducted from any prize). $$625 b/30: (1st Place Guaranteed) 200-120-80, U1800, U1600, U1400 $75 ea. Reg.: 9:30am. Rds.: 10, 1, 3:30, 6. Info & directions: (407) 629-6946, centralflchess.org.


AUG. 17, VIRGINIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Tracy Callis Memorial


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