Tournament Life / July
Under 600, Unrated. New mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $500- 300-200. 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 $600 U1800. Top 4 sections EF: $98 online at
chessaction.com by 8/28, $105 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/28 (entry only, no questions), 4-day $104, 3-day $103, 2-day $102 if check mailed by 8/21, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. Under 1200 Section EF: All $30 less than top 4 sections EF. All: Online or mailed entries $7 less to NYSCA members (NYSCA dues $12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess or $20/yr with 4 issues; join or renew together with entry.) 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. Re-entry $60, all sections but Open. GMs free, $90 deducted from prize. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day sched- ule: Reg. ends Sat 11:30 am, rds. Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 6 pm, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 10:30 am, rds. Sun 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6, Mon 10 & 3:30, no 2-day schedule in Open. Bye: all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $97-97, 800- 443-8952, 518-458-8444, reserve by 8/22 or rate may increase. NYSCA meeting 9 am Sun. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through
chesstour.com. Ent:
chessaction.com or Con- tinental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions:
www.chesstour. com,
DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at
chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). SEPTEMBER RATINGS USED.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! AUG. 30-SEPT. 2, FLORIDA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 2013 Arnold Denker Florida State Championship Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, 100 North Atlantic Ave., Day- tona Beach, FL 32118. HR: $115 no resort fee all rooms oceanview, free internet, self park only $5 call 866-536-8477 or 386-254-8200 or on-line
http://tinyurl.com/cjby4tr Mention Chess Reserve by 8/12/2013. In 6 Sec- tions, 6SS, G/120 d5, EF: $89 U1200 Entry fee $60 All $10 higher after 8/21/2013 or at site. Free entry GM,WGM,IM,WIM ($90 deducted from any prize won)$$70% GTD: Based on 160 entries Reentry counts as 1/2 entry. No unrated may win over $100 unless in open section. Reg.: Reg- istration later than 1:15 on Saturday will get 1/2 point bye in round 1. Rds.: Saturday 2 & 7, Sunday 2 & 7, Monday 9 & 2. 1/2 point Bye available for any round; max of 2; must commit prior to Rd. 3 pairing. FCA Annual meet- ing Sunday at 6:45/FCA board of directors meeting Sunday 6PM. Open: $1500-750-350-200. U/2300 $500-250-100. U2000: $$: $700-350-200- 100-75. U1800: $$: $700-350-200-100-75. U1600: $$: $700-350-200-100- 75. U1400: $$: $500-300-200-100-75. U1200: Unrateds mustbe under age
16. EF: U1200 Entry fee $60. $$:$400-200-125. U1000 $100 U800 $75. Memb. Req’d: FCA. USCF. Trophy to top Florida player in each section. ENT: C.H.E.S.S. Inc., 821 Upland, Port Orange, FL 32127, 386-682-9527,
fca2013.eventbrite.com. INFO: Steve Lampkin,
chessinschools@aol.com. OTHER: Quick Chess Championship G/15 d3 Friday 8/30/2013, 7pm. EF: $20. Prizes based on entries. Blitz Championship G/5 d0 Sunday 9/1/2013, 10 am. EF: $20. Prizes based on entries. Scholastic Tournament Sunday 9/2/2012, 5SS, G/30 d5 Rnds. 10/11:30/1:30/2:45/4. EF: $20. Trophies for winners. Trophies Donated by Tampa Bay Chess Club - Willard Taylor, President. Rentry $50 by round 3.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event!
AUG. 30-SEPT. 2, AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, OR SEPT. 1-2, MICHIGAN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 2013 Michigan Open 7-SS. Detroit Marriott Livonia, 17100 North Laurel Park Dr., Livonia, MI 48152. HR: Rates guaranteed through 8/16, after if space avail. King: $94 (Code: MOSMOSA), Double: $114 (Code: MOSMOSD), Includes Compli- mentary Full Hot Breakfast at hotel restaurant & Wireless Internet Access, Phone: 734-462-3100, Online:
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ dtwli-detroit-marriott-livonia/. 3 Sections: Open (All, FIDE rated), Reserve (U1800), Booster (U1200); 3 Schedules: 4-day, 3-day, 2-day (Reserve/Booster only). EF: Adv Ent Must be received and paid by Mon, Aug 26. Open: $55 for 4-day, $56 for 3-day, $65 after 8/26. Reserve: $45 for 4-day, $46 for 3-day, $47 for 2-day, $55 after 8/26. Booster: $25 for 4-day, $26 for 3-day, $27 for 2-day, $35 after 8/26. U18: $5 discount. Re- entry allowed for 4-day advance price. Free Entry to GM/IM/FM/2200+ when registering by 8/26, $55 EF deducted from prize. Payment in advance by check made payable to MCA or by Credit Card/PayPal via Pay- Pal. Be sure to specify schedule, and select correct entry fee! USCF memb req. MCA memb req for MI residents, other states OK. Reg.: 4- day: Fri (8/30): 5:30-6:30pm. 3-day: Sat (8/31): 9:30-10:30am. 2-day: Sun (9/1): 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: 4-day: Fri (8/30): 7:30pm, Sat 11am, 6pm, Sun 10am, 7pm, Mon 9am, 3:30pm. 3-day: Sat (8/31): 11:30am, 2:30pm, then merge w 4-day. 2-day (Reserve/Booster only): Sun (9/1): 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, then merge w 4-day. TL: 4-day: 40/2 d5, SD/1 d5. 3-day: RDS. 1&2 G/75 d5. 2-day: RDS. 1-4, G/30 d5. Bye: 1/2 pt bye for RDS. 1-6, max of 2. Must request before RD. 4. $$Gtd: $3150; Tro- phies for all Place-Winners Open: 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $250. U2200: $200; U2100: $200; U2000: $200; U1900: $200. Reserve: 1st $300, 2nd $225, 3rd $150, U1600: $125; U1500: $125; U1400: $125; U1300: $125; U1200: $125. Booster: Trophies to 1st, 2nd, 3rd; U1000, U800, U600: 1st & 2nd each; Unrated 1st. Michigan Club Competition (gather your spar- ring partners and add the top 4 scores together): Prize to 1st, 2nd. Membership Meeting: 4:00pm Sun, Sept 1. MCA members, make your voice heard! Ent & Info: Jeff Aldrich, 7453 Whippoorwill Ln., Davison, MI 48423;
jeffchess@charter.net; (810) 955-7271.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event!
AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, COLORADO TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Colorado Open 5-SS. Time Limit: Rounds 1-2 G/90 d5; Rounds 3-5 G/90, Inc 30 sec. Sher- aton Denver Tech Center Hotel, 7007 S. Clinton St., Englewood, CO 80112. (303)799-6200, HR: $69. EF: $45 if rec’d by 8/28, $34 for Seniors, Jun- iors, Unrated. Fees $5 more at site. Prize fund $2800 b/100. CHAM- PIONSHIP SECTION (Colorado State Championship): Prizes 400Gtd., 200Gtd., 125Gtd., U2000 175, 125. UNDER 1800 SECTION: Prizes 325, 175, 125, U1600 175, 125. Unrated prize limit $175. UNDER 1400 SEC- TION: Prizes 250, 175, 100, U1200 150, 100, U1000/Unr 75. Unrated prize limit $100. Register: Saturday 7:30 - 9:00 AM. Rounds: Sat: 10:00, 2:30, 7:00; Sun: 9:00 AM, 3:30 PM. Entry fees to: Richard Buchanan, 1 Sutherland Rd., Manitou Springs, CO 80829. Make checks to CSCA. For information call (719) 685-1984 or write
buckpeace@pcisys.net. For information on other chess activity that weekend go to
www.colorado-
chess.com. CSCA membership required ($15, $10 Junior/Senior), OSA. Wheelchair accessible. A Colorado Tour Event. A USCF Grand Prix Tour- nament. A State Championship Tournament. CSCA Membership meeting Sunday 2:00 PM.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, MISSOURI TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 Saint Louis District Championship 5SS, G/120 d5. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF: $60, $50 for annual members of the club if registered by 8/30. One Sec- tion. PF: $2,525 Unconditionally Guaranteed!! $600-$400-$200. U2000 $300-$200-$100. U1600 $225-$125-$75. U1200 $150-$100-$50. Top 2 fin- ishers qualify for 2014 Club Championship. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10, 2:30, 7. Sunday: 10, 2:30. Two 1/2 point byes available if declared before round 2. August Supplement ratings used for prizes and pairing purposes. MCA Membership required from $5. OSA. Ent: 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108, or online at
saintlouischessclub.org. Info: 314-361- CHESS,
info@saintlouischessclub.org.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event!
AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, LOUISIANA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 2013 Louisiana State Championship 7-SS, G/150 d5 (Rd. 1-2: G/2 d5). Site: Hilton New Orleans Airport, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062. EF: $80 if mailed by 8/24, $90 at site. LCA Memb. req’d ($20 Adult, $10 Schol.), OSA. Prizes: $4500 b/100, 50% Gtd. One Section: Open: $800-450-250; U2000: $450-250; U1800: $400-250; U1600: $400-200; U1400: $350-200; U1200/Unr.: $350-$150. Reg.: Sat. 8/31, 8-9 AM. Rds.: Sat.: 9:30-3; Sun.: 9-2:15-7:30; Mon.: 9-2:30. Busi- ness meeting: Sat. 8/31, 2 PM. HR: (800)872-5914, $92, ask for LCA rate. State Blitz Championship: Sat. 8/31 (USCF Blitz Rated) 7 Rnd-Double SS (play each opponent as black and white), G/5 (d/0) EF: $20 if mailed
45th annual Atlantic Open
August 23-25 or 24-25, 2013 - 7 sections at Washington Westin Hotel $23,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND!
5rounds atWashingtonWestin,
1400 M St NW at Thomas Circle, Washington DC 20005 (5 blocks from White House). 3-day Open & U2100 40/110, SD/30, d10, others 30/90, SD/1, d5. 2-day option in all, rds 1-2 G/90, d5,merges with 3-day. Hotel rates: $99-99, 202-429-
1700, 800-445-8667, reserve by 8/9. Open:$2000-1000-500-300, clear
or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $1200-600. FIDE rated,120 GrandPrixPts (enhanced). Under2100:$1500-700-400-200. Under1900:$1500-700-400-200. Under1700: $1500-700-400-200. Under1500:$1300-700-400-200. Under1300:$1200-600-300-200. Under 1000: $600-300-200-100, plaque to top 3, U800, U600, Unr.
Unrated prize limits: U1000
$150, U1300 $300, U1500 $500, U1700 $700, U1900 $900. Senior prizes: Top age 65/over
among all sections: $800-400-200. Mixeddoubles: bestmale/female
2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) before both begin round 2.
Entry fee: $115 at chessaction.
com by 8/21, $120 phoned to 406- 896-2038 by 8/21, 3-day $118, 2-day $117 mailed by 8/14, $130 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before game. Under 1000 Section entry fee:
all $60 less than above. Re-entry (except Open): $60.
Special USCF dues: see TLA.
USCF membership required. Unofficial
uschess.org ratings
usually used if otherwise unrated. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6
pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 am&6 pm, Sun. 10 am & 3:30 pm. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9
am, rds. Sat 10 am, 2 pm & 6 pm; Sun. 10 am & 3:30 pm. Byes OK all (limit 2), Open must
commit by rd 2, others by rd 3. Bring set, board, & clock if
possible- none supplied. Entry:
chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at
chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). JGP.
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