Tournament Life / July


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.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JULY 6&7, 20&21, 27&28, LACC - Saturday & Sunday G/61 6SS, G/61 d5. 1514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 Sections: Open & U1600. EF: $55 ($35 LACC memb; siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


JULY 6, 13, 20, 27, LACC - Saturday G/61 3SS, G/61 d5. 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 on streets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


JULY 6, 20, 27, LACC - Saturday Nite Blitz (G/5) (BLZ) 5DSS, G/5 d0 (10 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks West of 405. EF: $10. Blitz rated. Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:50, 7:10, 7:30, 7:50 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


JULY 7, 14, 28, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs. 3 separate events – 3 Sections: >1000, <1000, <600, 5SS, G/30 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap. Prizes:Trophies (Top 6) & medals; each player receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets & basement. Free pizza & juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or Mick@ LAChessClub.com.


JULY 7, 21, 28, LACC - Sunday G/61 3SS, G/61 d5. 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 on streets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


JULY 13, LACC - July Blitz Open (G/5) (BLZ) 7DSS, G/5 d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). Blitz rated. Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 8:50 pm. Prizes: $250 Guaran- teed! 1st: $100; 2nd: $50; 3rd: $25; 4th: $15; U1800: $30; U1600 $30. Parking: Free on streets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www. LAChessClub.com.


JULY 14, Westwood Summer Open See Grand Prix.


JULY 18-21, 19-21 OR 20-21, 18th annual Pacific Coast Open See Grand Prix.


JULY 21, California Summer Scholastic (K-12) Championship 5 Sections: Open, <1600, >1000, <1000, <600, 5SS, G/30 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $35 ($25 LACC memb, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12- 1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; Prizes:Trophies (Top 3 each section) & medals; each player receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets & basement. Free Pizzas & Juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or Mick@LAChessClub.com.


AUG. 3-4, San Diego County Championship See Grand Prix.


AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR 1-2, 35th Annual Southern California Open See Grand Prix.


OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 10th annual Los Angeles Open See Grand Prix.


DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 23rd annual North American Open (NV)


See Grand Prix. Colorado


AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, Colorado Open See Grand Prix.


DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 23rd annual North American Open (NV)


See Grand Prix. Connecticut


JULY 13, Fairfield County Masters & Class Championships See Grand Prix.


JULY 19-21 OR 20-21, 18th Annual Bradley Open See Grand Prix.


AUG. 2-4 OR 3-4, 12th annual Manhattan Open (NY) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 8-11, 9-11 OR 10-11, 43rd annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18 NOT JUNE 21-23 OR 22-23, 19th Annual Northeast Open See Grand Prix.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 4th annual Eastern Team Championship 5SS, 30/90, SD/1 d5 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/90, d5), Sheraton Hotel, 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking. $10,000 GUARAN- TEED PRIZES. Open to teams of 4 plus one optional alternate; match point scoring. Average rating of 4 highest rated players must be under 2000, counting 4th highest rating as at least 3th highest rating minus 500. Alter- nate must be lowest rated on team, but plays the board of the player who is replaced. Except for the alternate, players must play in rating order, so are always on the same board. EF per team: $320 online at chess- action.com by 10/16, 3-day $323, 2-day $322 mailed by 10/9, all $360 at site, or online until 2 hours before first round. No checks at site; credit cards OK. Individuals seeking teams: DirectorAtChess.US or 347-201- 2269. Prizes: Top teams $2000-1200-600-400, teams averaging under 1800 $1200-600, teams averaging under 1600 $1000-500, top scorer on each board $400-200, top alternate $100. For teams using alternate, team prizes apportioned based on number of games played. Plaque to top col- lege team (same school), K-12 team (same school), K-9 team (same school), K-6 team (same school), K-3 team (same school). Mixed team prize (2 males, 2 females, no alternate): free entry for each team mem- ber to National Chess Congress, Nov 29-Dec 1 in Philadelphia. October official USCF ratings used. Unofficial uschess.org ratings 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 or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 10, 1:30 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $94-94, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400; reserve by 10/4 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY


10803 (DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 347-201-2269). $15/team service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com.


NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, 4th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ) See Grand Prix.


NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 44th annual National Chess Congress (PA) See Grand Prix.


Delaware


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Newark Chess Club 4-SS, G/75. USCF-rated game every Thursday 7-10 PM. 345 School Bell Rd., Bear, DE 19701. For a full year of weekly games $22 for in-state play- ers, $15 out-of-state! www.newarkchessclub.blogspot.com, newark chess@gmail.com.


OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 4th annual Eastern Team Championship (CT) See Connecticut.


District of Columbia


AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25, 45th annual Atlantic Open See Grand Prix.


OCT. 9-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 4th annual Continental Class Cham- pionships (VA) See Grand Prix.


Florida


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Boca Raton Chess Club Friday nights, G/85,d5 Tournament, one game a week for 4 weeks. www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351.


Broward Chess Club 909 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. USCF & FIDE Tournaments, Blitz, Bughouse, Lessons, Chess Camps, Summer Camp and After School Chess Programs. www.browardchessclub.com. Contact: NM Oscar Mal- donado 860-372-5966.


JULY 19-21 OR 20-21, 2013 Houston Open (TX) See Grand Prix.


JULY 26-28 OR 27-28, 21st annual Southern Open See Grand Prix.


AUG. 6-11, 2nd Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 17, CFCC Tornado at UUU See Grand Prix.


AUG. 24, Cagan Crossings Community Library Chess Tournament 5SS, G/40 d5. Cagan Crossings Library, 16729 Oaks Blvd., Clermont, FL. Off of U.S. Hwy 27/S.R.25. Across Hwy from Lowes; Diagonal across from Walmart. Bring set and clock if possible. ENTRY FEE: $25 mailed or brought to Library. $30 at door. USCF rtg & conf. ID# req. for cash prize. GM fees waived. Unrated tournament being run concurrently. No fees for unrated. PRIZES: Guaranteed $150/75/30 after 5 paid registrations. Prizes then increase $150/70/20 per 10 paid entries. Unrated winners awarded chess medals. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Arrive by 8:45 to register. Con- tact: Herb Pilgrim: Library #352-243-1840; Cell:352-396-1006; email: librarychessclub@yahoo.com.


AUG. 30-SEPT. 2, 2013 Arnold Denker Florida State Championship See Grand Prix.


2013 BRADLEY OPEN July 19-21 or 20-21, Windsor Locks CT


$8,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES 5 rounds, Sheraton Hotel (visible at Bradley Airport entrance),


Windsor Locks,CT. Free parking&airport shuttle. Choice of 3-day or 2-day. Room rates $95 single or twin. In 5 sections (lower EF in U1210): Open Section: Prizes $1000-500-300, top Under 2310 $300-150. 50


Grand Prix Points (enhanced). U2110 Section: $800-400-200, top Under 1910 $300-150. U1810 Section: $800-400-200, top Under 1610 $300-150. U1510 Section: $700-400-200, top Under 1310 $200-100. U1210 Section: $250-125-75, trophy to first 3, top U1000, U800,


U600, Unrated. Unrated limit $150 in U1210, $300 U1510, or $500 U1810.


FOR FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue. Georgia


JULY 19-21 OR 20-21, 2013 Houston Open (TX) See Grand Prix.


JULY 21, 2nd Annual Summer Scorcher, $1400 Gtd. See Grand Prix.


JULY 26-28 OR 27-28, 21st annual Southern Open (FL) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 30-SEPT. 2, 2013 Arnold Denker Florida State Championship (FL)


See Grand Prix. Illinois


North Shore Chess Center a friendly environment to learn and play chess! USCF rated tournaments every week, Grandmaster lectures and simuls monthly, team events, and scholastic camps. Private and group lessons available onsite and at your location. Contact us at 847.423.8626 or sevan@nachess.org. Visit our website at www.nachess.org/events for our full schedule of events. Located at 5500 W. Touhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077 across the street from the Village Crossing Shopping Center.


Renaissance Knights Illinois’s premier provider of chess tournament, summer camps, enrich- ment classes, and our Chess in the Classroom Program where we make chess part of the school day. Our monthly Quest tournament for kids & adults is now in its 8th year & held at the beautiful Crowne Plaza in North- brook. Contact us at 773.844.0701 or renknights@aol.com. Visit our website at www.rknights.org for our schedule of events and to find out more about our programs.


JULY 14, 91st Knights Quest Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2875 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL. USCF Rated


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