July 2013

See previous issue for TLAs appearing July 1-14

AUG. 3&4 AND 10&11, Western North Carolina August FIDE See Grand Prix.

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

AUG. 24, Knights Templar IV 3-SS, G/75 d5. Dowd YMCA, 400 E. Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28202. In 10 man sections: $$100-50 per. EF: $25. ($5 discount for CCC Membs.) Reg.: 9:30am. Rds.: 10-1-3:30. Info: charlottechessclub@gmail. com, www.charlottechess.com (704-965-8931).

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

A State Championship Event! OCT. 19-20, North Carolina Senior Open 4-SS, G/120 d5. Hampton Inn & Suites Shelton Vineyards, 150 Charlestowne Dr., Dobson, NC 27017, 336-353-9400. HR: $107/night chess rate, breakfast included. One open section. $$Gtd: 150-100-50 + trophy; U1600, $100 + trophy. Top NC resident recognized as 2013 NC Senior Champion. EF: $35 until 10/17, $40 at site. USCF membership required. $2 reduction to NCCA members. Mail checks to Bob Mahan, 610 N. Main St., Suite 215, Blacksburg, VA 24060. SCHEDULE: Reg. 9:30-10:30 Sat., Rds. 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM Sat., 9:00 AM & 2:00 PM Sun. Byes: One 1/2-pt bye at registration (irrevocable). All participants must be 50 years old by December 31, 2013. Please visit www.seniors.queenci- tychess.com or email seniors@queencitychess.com for more info.

Ohio

JULY 12, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2013 (QC) 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC mbr). Info: DCC.18W5@sbcglobal.net/. 937-461-6283.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JULY 13, Cincy Tornado: I Play Chess, Therefore I Am Monthly Cincinnati Chess Tournament. 4 SS tmt., G/60 d5. Site: 605 Northland Blvd., Forest Park, OH 45240 (green building next to Speedway). EF: $25 until 7/8 then $30 at site. Visa-MC-AMEX accepted at site Based on 35 entries. Open: $200-$100; 1st in Class A,B,C,D/under...each $100. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10am-1:00-3:30-6:00. One bye available. Register online at chessearth.com or mail entry fee to Robert Chenault, 932 Smi- ley Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45240. Contact: Robert at 513-884-7027.

JULY 13, Solon Summer Sizzler 4SS, G/30 d5. Mustard Seed Market, 2nd Floor 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon, OH 44139. EF: $25. USCF membership required. Sections: Open, U-1500, K-8 U-1000. Pairings in Open may be accelerated at TD’s discretion. Reg- istration: 9-9:45 at site. Rds.: Open, U-1500 10, 11:30, 1, 2:30, Scholastic ASAP. Prizes: $300 Guaranteed. Open: 1st $100, 2nd $50, U-1900 $50, 1st U-1500 $50, 2nd $25, 1st U-1200 $25. Scholastic Section: Tro- phies to top 3 in K-2, 3-5 6-8. Special Offer: Free healthy box lunch ($10 value) to ALL players! Info: www.progresswithchess.org. Contact: Mike Joelson 216-321-7000.

JULY 19, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2013 (QC) 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC mbr). Info: DCC.18W5@sbcglobal.net/. 937-461-6283.

JULY 20, Heat Wave PAWN STORM XVII See Grand Prix.

JULY 25, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2013 (QC) 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC mbr). Info: DCC.18W5@sbcglobal.net/. 937-461-6283.

AUG. 9-11 OR 10-11, Cleveland Open See Grand Prix.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 10, Toledo August Swiss Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. 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 8/8, $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.

AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, 8th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix.

AUG. 17, Solon Summer Sizzler 4SS, G/30 d5. Mustard Seed Market, 2nd Floor 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon, OH 44139. EF: $25. USCF membership required. Sections: Open, U-1500, K-8 U-1000. Pairings in Open may be accelerated at TD’s discretion. Reg- istration: 9-9:45 at site. Rds.: Open, U-1500 10, 11:30, 1, 2:30, Scholastic ASAP. Prizes: $300 Guaranteed. Open: 1st $100, 2nd $50, U-1900 $50, 1st U-1500 $50, 2nd $25, 1st U-1200 $25. Scholastic Section: Tro- phies to top 3 in K-2, 3-5 6-8. Special Offer: Free healthy box lunch ($10 value) to ALL players! Info: www.progresswithchess.org. Contact: Mike Joelson 216-321-7000.

AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 69th Ohio Chess Congress See Grand Prix.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! SEPT. 14, Toledo September Swiss Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. 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 9/12, $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.

SEPT. 20-22 OR 21-22, 6th annual Louisville Open (KY) See Grand Prix.

OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open See Grand Prix.

Oklahoma

JULY 12-14, Kansas Open (KS) See Kansas.

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

AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 32nd FIDE NAO See Grand Prix.

Oregon

AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 62nd Annual Oregon Open — $3400 Guaranteed See Grand Prix.

Pennsylvania

Every Friday - LVCA 7 & 9 pm Blitz Events Open/U1200 (BLZ) 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. 1st-70%, 2nd-30% AND will ADD PRIZES if 12 or more players per sec- tion, FREE Coffee For All Entrants. REG.: Ends 6:55pm, Cash on site only. RDS.:7 pm, then ASAP. On Site: 484-866-3045 or bdavis@lehighvalley- chessclub.org, www.lehighvalleychessclub.org.

Every Saturday - LVCA QUADS/RBO U1200 Quads + G/7 d3 (No Club 6/15, See Picnic in Jasper Park 6/15 tla below.) G/40 d5 Quads, 3-RR. Reg.: 1-1:45, Rds.: 2 pm, then asap. Site: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18018. 2 Sections: Open Section EF: $15. Prizes: $50 for 3-0 score, else $45 for 1st. RBO Section EF: $10. Prizes: $30 for 3-0 score, else $25 for 1st. G/7 d3 Event Rd. 1: 6:15 pm or asap. Prizes: 50% of entries, 1st-70%, 2nd-30%, more prizes if 12 or more. Ph: 484-866-3045, Bruce. Info: srdiamondd@yahoo.com.

Maryland Chess Association (MD) See Maryland.

North Penn Chess Club Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. See www.northpennchessclub.org for schedules & info or 215-699-8418.

A State Championship Event! JULY 14, PA State Blitz Championship (BLZ) 8SS, double round (16 games), G/5 d0.Aloha Math Center – Tri-Bridges Chess Club, 17 Ravine Rd., Frazer, PA 19355. Prizes $360 (b/25), else in proportion: $120-60, U2000 $70, U1600 $60, U1200/Unr $50. EF: $20 at , $25 on site. Reg. from 12:00 to 12:30 PM. Rds. 1, 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3, 3:30, 4, 4:30. PSCF req’d, OSA. First prize also receives free entry to PA State Championship on 7/20-1. One pair of half point byes available and may be requested through round 4. Blitz rated, but highest of regular, quick or blitz used for pairings & prizes. Info: joshuamiltonanderson@gmail. com, 484-948-5692. Ent: Online at http://mindseyepress.webs.com/apps/ webstore/.

JULY 20-21, 2013 Ira Lee Riddle Memorial PA State Championship See Grand Prix.

JULY 27, 2013 PA State Action Championship See Grand Prix.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JULY 27-28, 44th Susquehanna Valley Open 5SS, G/85 d5. Honeysuckle Student Apts., 111 Honeysuckle Ct., Blooms- burg, PA 17815. EF: $29 by July 23, $40 later. $$ (400G): 150-75-40, 135 in class prizes. Prizes may be increased if over 30 entries. Seating may be limited. Reg.: 9-9:30am. Rds.: 10 am, 1:30 pm, 5 pm; 10 am, 1:30 pm. Housing: $50 for one night, $90 for Fri & Sat - for housing info contact Sam Lamonto, 717-580 7492, slam.dk@verizon.net. Ent: GHACC, C/O Michael Jemo, 128 Forest Hills Acres, Hazle Twp., PA 18201, 570-455-9261, 570-956-2492. jem023@ptd.net. Affiliate - Hazleton Chess Club A6009897. Send acknowledgement to: Michael A. Jemo, 128 Forest Hills Acres, Hazle Twp., PA 18201, 570-956-2492, jem023@ptd.net.

AUG. 2-4 OR 3-4, 3rd Annual Potomac Open (MD) See Grand Prix.

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

AUG. 3, W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads Our 24th year! 3RR, 40/75, sd/30 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. Walnut St., West Chester, PA 19382. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am; Rds.: 9:30,1,4:30. Info: WCCC1975@gmail.com.

AUG. 4, 11th Holly Heisman Memorial Fundraiser JCC Kaiserman Branch, Haverford Rd. & City Ave., Wynnewood. Free entry! Advance entry strongly suggested. Optional tax-deductible dona- tion to the Holly Heisman Memorial Fund at the Philadelphia Foundation to benefit women in need, $25+ per entry strongly suggested. Reg.: 9:15- 10. All: G/25 d5, Rds. 10:30-11:45-1:30-2:45-4 or earlier. 3 Sections: Open 5SS & U1500 5SS (both open to all ages) and K-8 U900 4SS. Many donated prizes ($1,000+/yr!). Prize sponsors encouraged & honored at event: email joshuamiltonanderson@gmail.com. Ent: Email Name, ID num- ber, and section to joshuamiltonanderson@gmail.com. List of players and prizes under HHM Info tab at http://mindseyepress.webs.com. Inf: 610- 649-0750, Joshua Anderson; mail to:joshuamanderson@yahoo.com. W.

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

A Heritage Event!

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

AUG. 9-10, 2013 U.S. Blind Chess Championship See Nationals.

AUG. 9-11 OR 10-11, Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix.

AUG. 10, Masterminds CC Summer Quads Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., Philadelphia, PA. Quads: 3RR, 40/75, SD/30 d5. EF: $20 cash; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9AM. Rd.: 1 at 9:30AM then asap. Info: Bradley Crable, 215-844-3881, masterminds chess.org.

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

AUG. 24, August LVCA Scholarships K-12 Championships 5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $30, $40 CASH ONLY after 8/21/13 AT SITE. $$1000 in Scholarships to 1st-$400, 2nd-$200, 3rd-$100, $100 each top 3 Lehigh Valley players. Trophy’s to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Top U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, U400, UNR, $10-$20 in Random Prizes to every player. Rds.: 1:10pm then ASAP. Reg.: Ends 1pm. Site:Holy Trinity Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18102. Ent: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., Beth- lehem, PA 18018, 484-866-3045, Email: bdavis@lehighvalleychessclub. org, Info: www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/.

AUG. 31-SEPT. 2, 69th Ohio Chess Congress (OH) See Grand Prix.

SEPT. 14, Masterminds CC Summer Quads Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., Philadelphia, PA. Quads: 3RR, 40/75, SD/30 d5. EF: $20 cash; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9AM. Rd.: 1 at 9:30AM then asap. Info: Bradley Crable, 215-844-3881, masterminds chess.org.

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

OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open (OH) See Grand Prix.

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

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

See Grand Prix. Rhode Island

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

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

South Carolina

AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18, Columbia Open See Grand Prix.

Tennessee

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

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JULY 20, 2013 Clinton Pearson Jr. Memorial Open Cumberland Co. Community Complex, 1398 Livingston Rd., Crossville, TN 38555. $420 guaranteed prize fund. In 2 Sections, Open: 4SS, G/60 d5, $$: $75. 30-X,A,B,C,D/Below. Amateur: 4SS, G/60 d5, Open to U1200 & under. $$: $75. 30-F,G,H/Below,UNR UNR eligible for unrated prize only. ALL: EF: $15 if mailed by 7/15, $20 at site. Memb. Req’d: TCA $10 TN residents only. ENT: Harry D. Sabine, P. O. Box 381, Crossville, TN 38557. INFO: www.cumberlandcountychess.org or Susan at 931-261-4024. NS. W.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JULY 20, Memphis Summer Open 1 Section: G/60 d5, 4SS (game in 60 with 5 second delay, 4 round swiss). Site:Wingate Inn, 2270 North Germantown Parkway, Memphis, TN 38016. Entry Fee: $25 if received by July 15. $30 on site. MCC Mem- bers $25 anytime. Send entries to: MCC, P.O. Box 17864, Memphis, TN 38187. www.memphischess.com; gpylant@gmail.com. Onsite Registra- tion: 8am to 9:45am. Rounds: 10-1-3-5. Prizes: 1st - 25% of Entry Fees Collected, 2nd - 15%, 3rd - 10%.

AUG. 17, 21st Battle of Murfreesboro See Grand Prix.

AUG. 30-SEPT. 1, 2013 Tennessee Open See Grand Prix.

AUG. 31, 2013 Scholastic Chess Tournament Roaden University Center, Tennessee Tech University, 1000 N. Dixie Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501. In 4 Sections, High School: 4SS, Game/30 d5, Open to Grade 12 and below. Junior High: 4SS, Game/30 d5, Open to Grade 9 and below. Elementary: 4SS, Game/30 d5, Open to Grade 6 and below. Primary: 4SS, Game/30 d5, Open to Grade 3 and below. ALL: EF: $15.00 if mailed by 8/23/2013 or $25.00 later or at site. Memb. Req’d:TCA 10.00. OSA. USCF. Trophies for 1st through 5th place for all sections. Reg.: Reg- istration 8/31/2013 7:30-8:30 AM CDT. Rds.: Rnd. 1 9:00 AM, Other rounds ASAP (no break). 1/2 point bye for any round if requested before

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