January 2014

See previous issue for TLAs appearing January 1-14

265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, 404.557.1234 or 800.233. 1234, Chess Rate $125 until 3 April 2014. 6 Sections: K-9 Championship, K-9 Under 1250, K-9 Unrated, K-8 Championship, K-8 Under 1000, K-8 U750.April Rating Supplement will be used. Unrated players may play in the Championship or Unrated sections only. One half-point bye for any round, except Rd. 7, if requested before Round One. EF: $50 if by 23 March, $70 if by 13 April, $85 if by 6 PM CDT on 24 April or $90 at site. Mailed entries must be p/m by 20 April. $5 extra for all phone registra- tions, $20 change fee for roster or section changes after 13 April. Onsite registration: Thurs. 9 AM - 10 PM & Fri. 8 AM - 10 AM. Players register- ing after 10 AM will get half-point for Round One. Awards: Please see the Information Page on the web site for a complete list of trophies. All participants will receive a commemorative medal at the completion of the final round. Teams: A team must have at least two players, although no maximumnumber of players.The top four scores in any section will count for the team score. All on team must attend the same school. Open- ing Ceremony: 12:30 PM Friday. Main Event rounds: Friday 1 PM, 7 PM; Saturday 9 AM, 2 PM, 7 PM; Sunday 9 AM, 2 PM. Awards Ceremony: Approx. 7PMSunday.Special Events:National Junior High Bughouse Championship: Thursday 11 AM; EF: (Onsite only) $25 per team. Bug- house registration ends at 10 AM Thurs. National Junior High Blitz Championship:Thursday 5 PM; EF: $15 per player, $20 after 13 April or onsite. Scholastic Meeting: 3 PM Saturday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, G/30 d5, Saturday 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM. [Onsite registration only – by Sat. 10 AM]. Rated and Unrated sec- tions. Trophies for Parent/Friends - participant and student combined results. Please see the Tournament Information Page on the web site to see when Team Rooms become available and for Team Room contact infor- mation. ALL: Please bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided. USCF membership required. Questions: Ashley Knight aknight@uschess.org or at 931.787.1234 ext. 138. Mail entries to: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn: 2014 Junior High, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Additional details, updates, corrections and on-line registration:www.uschess.org/tour naments/2014/jhs.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! MAY 9-11, TEXAS 2014 National Elementary (K-6) Championship (May 8 – Bughouse & Blitz) 7SS, G/120 d5, K-1 G/90 d5. Hilton Ana- tole Dallas, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. 214.748.1200 or 888.370.0980. Chess Rate $120 until 16 April 2014. 9 Sections: K-6 Championship, K-6 Under 1000, K-6 Unrated, K-5 Championship, K- 5 Under 900, K-3 Championship, K-3 U800, K-3 Unrated, K-1 Championship. April Rating Supplement will be used. Unrated play- ers may play in the Championship or Unrated sections only. One half-point bye for any round, except Rd. 7, if requested before Round One. EF: $50 if by April 6, $70 if by April 27, $85 by 7 PM CDT on May 8 or $90 at site. Mailed entries must be p/m by May 4. $5 extra for all phone registrations, $20 change fee for roster or section changes after 27 April. Onsite reg- istration:Thurs. 9 AM-10 PM & Fri. 8 AM-10 AM. Players registering after 10 AM will get half-point for Round One. Awards: Please see the Infor- mation Page on the web site for a complete list of trophies. K-1 Cham- pionship: All players in this section receive a trophy. All participants will receive a commemorative medal at the completion of the final round. Teams: A team must have at least two players, although no maximum number of players. The top four scores in any section will count for the team score. All on team must attend the same school. Opening Ceremony: 12:30 PM Friday. Main Event rounds: Friday 1 PM, 7 PM; Saturday 9 AM, 2 PM, 7 PM; Sunday 9 AM, 2 PM. Schedule for K-1: Fri- day 1:30 PM, 6:30 PM; Saturday 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 6:30 PM; Sunday 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM. Awards Ceremony: Approx. 7 PM Sunday. Awards Cer- emony for K-1: Approx. 5:30 PM Sunday. Special Events: National Elementary Bughouse Championship: Thursday 11 AM; EF: (Onsite only) $25 per team. Bughouse registration ends at 10 AM Thurs. National Elementary Blitz Championship:Two sections: K-6 and K-3. Thursday 5 PM; EF $15 per player, $20 after April 27 or onsite. Scholastic Meet- ing: 3 PM Saturday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, G/30 d5, [Onsite registration only – by Sat. 10 AM] Rounds Saturday: 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM. Rated and Unrated sections. Trophies for Parents/Friends - participant and student combined results. Please see the Tournament Information Page on the web site to see when Team Rooms become available and for Team Room contact information. ALL: Please bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided. USCF membership required. Questions: Ashley Knight aknight@uschess.org or at 931.787. 1234 ext. 138. Mail entries to: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn: 2014 Elemen- tary, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. See the Information Page for additional details, updates, corrections and on-line registration: www.uschess.org/tournaments/2014/elem.

JUNE 12, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 2014 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) 8SS, G/10 d2. Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas 89109. $$6,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund. $1700-850-500, U2300 $500, U2100 $500, U1900 $450, U1700 $400, U1500 $350, U1300 $300, U1000 $250, unrated $200. Must be 3 players eligible for each prize awarded. EF: $69 by 5/22, $79 by 6/9, $100 later. REG.: 2-4 p.m. Rds.: 5-5:30-6-6:30-7-7:30-8-8:30. Higher of regular or quick rating used. Please bring digital chess clocks. 1/2 point bye available in any round (limit 2). HR: $65 single or double ($89 Friday and Saturday nights). (800) 634- 6753 or (702) 794-9412 – be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals,POBox90925,Henderson, NV 89009-0925, on line www. VegasChessFestival.com or fax (702) 933-9112. NS. NC. W. FIDE.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 12-13, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 2014 U.S. Women’s Open 5SS, G/90, inc 30. Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas 89109. $$2,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund. $500-300- 200, U2000 $200, U1800 $200, U1600 $200, U1400 $200, U1200 $200. EF: $50. REG.: 8-9 a.m. Rds.: 10-2:30-7, 9-1:30. 1/2 point bye available in any round (limit 1). HR: $65 single or double ($89 Friday and Saturday

nights). (800) 634-6753 or (702) 794-9412 – be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009- 0925, on line www.VegasChessFestival.comor fax (702) 933-9112. NS. NC. W.

An American Classic! A Heritage Event!

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 13-15 OR 14-15, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 2014 National Open 6-SS, 40/90, SD/30, inc 30 (2 day option rounds 1-3 G/45 d5). Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas 89109. $80,000 Guaranteed Prize Fundwill not be reduced. Championship: $6500-3300- 1600-800-500-350-350-350-350-350-250-250-250-250-250, under 2500 1600, under 2400 1200, under 2300 1000, $2,000 EXTRA for perfect score. The winner of the Championship section also receives a replica of the Edmondson Cup. Under 2200: $3500-1800-900-500-400-250-250-250-250- 250-200-200-200-200-200. Under 2000: $3500-1800-900-500-400-250- 250-250-250-250-200-200-200-200-200. Under 1800: $3500-1800-900- 500-400-250-250-250-250-250-200-200-200-200-200. Under 1600: $3000-1500-800-500-400-250-250-250-250-250. Under 1400: $2000- 1000-500-350-250-200-200-200-200-200. Under 1200: $1200-600-400- 300-200-200. Unrated: $500-300-200. Plus Score Bonus ($14,000 guar- anteed) in addition to any other prizes, every player with 3-1/2 points or more wins a $50 gift certificate. Plus score certificates will be awarded on site only. Players age 14 and under are eligible for best game prizes including the Freddie Award and $350 in cash prizes (donated by Fred Gru- enberg). Top 2 sections FIDE rated: USCF rules will be used. EF: $179 by 1/22, $199 by 5/22, $229 by 6/9, $250 later. $40 less for seniors 65 and over. Add $125 for adults rated under 2100 or juniors under 2000 play- ing in the Championship Section. This is an open tournament - you may play in any section at or above your rating level; unrated players may play only in Unrated or Championship Section. Provisionally rated players may not win more than the amount of 3rd prize in any section except Cham- pionship. CCA minimum ratings or other ratings may be used if higher than USCF June Supplement. Reg.: 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 8-9:30 a.m. Fri- day. Rds.: 11-5, 10-4:30, 10-4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg.: 8-9 a.m. Saturday. Rds.: 10-12-2-4:30 merge with 3-day in round 4. Half point byes available in any round, but round 5 or 6 byes must be requested before the start of round 2 and may not be cancelled. Chess sets and boards provided for tournament play only, not for skittles. Please bring digital chess clocks! The LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL features the National Open, the U.S. Game/10 Championship, the U.S. Women’s Open, the International Youth Championship, and other events. Many free extras and surprises! Free parking. Free raffles with great prizes. Free GM Lectures. Free GM analysis of your games. Free Daily Bulletins. Grandmaster Chess Camp for all ages on Thursday. U.S. Women’s Open Thursday and Friday. U.S. Game/10 Championship and Grandmaster Simuls Thursday afternoon. Youth Tournaments Friday, Saturday & Sunday. BlitzTournaments Saturday & Sunday. Poker TournamentMon- day morning. Don’t be shut out —make your reservations early and be sure to ask for the CHESS rates— $65 single or double ($89 Fri- day and Saturday nights) guarantees a Signatureor remodeled room with new furniture, flat screen TV and more. The complimentary resort pack- age includes access to the Fitness Center, free WI-FI, discounts on selected show tickets and more with no additional cost only if you are in our group. Cutoff for special hotel rate is May 22nd. (800) 634-6753 or (702) 794-9412 or online at www. VegasChessFestival.com/hotel.ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925, on line at www.VegasChessFestival.com or by fax at (702) 933-9112. Info: (702) 560-0955 and leave a message. NS. W. FIDE.

Grand Prix

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 10-12 OR 11-12, MASSACHUSETTS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 2nd annual Boston Chess Congress 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, (NOTE CHANGE) rds 1-2 G/60 d10). The Hyatt Boston Harbor, 101 Harborside Dr., Boston, MA 02128. Free park- ing. Prizes $12,000 based on 220 paid entries (U1300 & re-entries count 60%), minimum $8,000 (2/3 each prize) guaranteed. In 6 sec- tions. Premier: Open to 2000/over or players with USCF life titles of First Category or over. $1000-500-300-200, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top U2300 $600-300. FIDE. Under 2100: $800-400-300-200. Under 1900: $800-400-300-200. Under 1700: $800-400-300-200. Under 1500: $700-400-300-200. Under 1300: $400-250-150-100. Unratedmay not win over $200 in U1300, $400 U1500 or $600 U1700. Top 5 sections EF: $87 online at chessaction.com by 1/8, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 1/8, 3-day $93, 2-day $92 if check mailed by 12/31, $100 at site or online until 2 hours before round 1. GMs free; $80 from prize. Under 1300 Section EF: All $40 less than above. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800- 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. All: Online EF $5 less to MACA members; may join/renew at masschess.org. Re-entry $50, not available in Premier. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm. Rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am. Rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Half point byes available all rounds, limit 2 byes, Premier must commit before rd. 2, others before rd 3. HR: $79-79, 617-568-1234, request chess rate, reserve by 1/3 or

rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessac tion.com (Online entries posted instantly).

A Heritage Event!

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 11-12, WISCONSIN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 49th Northeastern Open SECTIONS:Three: OPEN, RESERVE (U/1500) and NOVICE (U/1000). All are USCF-rated. FORMAT: OPEN and RESERVE: 5SS, T/C: 35/90, SD/60 d5. Rds. at: 10-2:30-7:30 and 10-3. One 1/2- point Bye any Rd. Full-pt Bye to 2100+ in Rd. 1 if requested. NOVICE: 6SS, G/60 d5. Rds. at: 10:10- 1:00-3:30-6:30 and 10:10, 1:10. Two half-point Byes allowed! PLAYING SITE: Holiday Inn—Neenah, 123 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, WI 54956. PH: 920-725-8441. ROOM RATES: $79 for 1-bed King or 2-bed double. Must mention chess. REGISTRATION: 8:45 — 9:30 on 1/11/14. ENTRY FEES: OPEN = $40, RESERVE = $25, NOVICE = $15 if mailed by 1/6/14. All EFs are $7 more if e-mailed, phoned-in, or paid at site. Comp entry to 2200+ (WCA System) if pre-registered!. Checks payable to: Mike Selig – TD. PRIZE FUND: OPEN: (b/60) $300, $200 $150, best 1900 $180, 1800 $170, 1700 $160, 1600 $150, U/1600 $120. RESERVE: (b/30) $120, $100, $80, 1100/Under - $80. NOVICE: Trophies to … 1st Place, 2nd, 700/Under, 500/Under. Five $20 Upset Awards for Juniors only: 2 in Open, 2 in Reserve, 1 in Novice. ADVANCE ENTRIES: 49th Northeastern Open, Mike Selig – Director, 2895 W. Fourth St., Condo ’B’, Appleton, WI 54914- 4330. TD e-mail: mselig@tds.net. PH: 920-739-7550.

JAN. 12, NEW JERSEY TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 1st Annual Steve Ferrero Memorial Grand Prix 4SS, G/60 d5. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. GTD$ Open : $250-$175-$125-$100, U1700: $50 gift card U1300: $40 gift card U1000: $30 gift card. Pre-Entry: $45 ($35 members). Entries postmarked by 1/7/14 to Dean of Chess Acad- emy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876 or enter online at www.deanofchess.com. Onsite: $55 ($45 members). IMs and GMs free, early entry fee deducted from prize. One 1/2 point bye if requested before start of round 2. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am & ASAP. All profits will be donated to Steve’s favorite charity, St. Jude Chil- dren’s Research Hospital.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 17-19 OR 18-19, FLORIDA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 Central Florida Class Championships 5SS, G/120 d5 (2-day: Rd.1 G/60 d5). International Palms Resort, 6515 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819 (across from Wet&Wild). $$7,000/ b130, 70% Guaranteed. 6 Sections: (Top section FIDE rated.)Mast/Exp: $1000-400-200, U2200 $250. Class A: $600-300, U1900 $150. Class B: $600-300, U1700 $150. Class C: $600-300, U1500 $150. Class D: $600- 300, U1300 $150. U1200: $500-300, U1000 $100, U800 $50. Rated players may play up one class only. Unrateds limited to $70 unless Place prize in Mast/Exp. Event part of CFCC GP with $600 additional prizes. Trophies to top in each section (& Class X), also Class F, G, H, I, J & Unr in U1200 having more than one entry. Trophies and titles limited to Florida residents. Special OCA AwardsTBD. EF: 3-day $75, 2-day $74 by Jan 7, both $80 later; plus $5 if paid on-site. $15 less to students in grades K- 8 in U1200 section. CFCC memb discount: $10 ($5 for Jr/Sr memb). Re-entry $40. Reg.: ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Rd.1: 7pm Fri (2-day: 10am Sat at G/60 d5). Rds.: 2-5: Sat 1 & 6, Sun 9 & 2. 1/2 pt. byes if req’d before rd. 2 (max 2). HR: $80 (407) 351-3500; (Mention “Chess”); or at http://tinyurl.com/Jan2014Hotel. Resort Fee removed at Checkin. 48- hr Cancellation penalty. Reserve by Dec 27. Free Shuttle, Parking, WiFi, and PM Beverage break. Ent: CFCC, c/o Harvey Lerman, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751; or online: https://onlineregistration.cc (Scroll down to correct event), by Jan 16. Info: 407-629-6946 or www.central flchess.org.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!

JAN. 17-20 OR 18-20 OR 19-20, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 5th annual Golden State Open 7SS. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 45 John Glenn Dr., Concord, CA 94520 (free BART shuttle). 40/110,SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2G/70 d10, 2-day option except in Open Section, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). $25,000 prize fund uncon- ditionally guaranteed. In 6 sections. Open, open to all. $3000-1500-1000- 600-400, clear or tiebreak winner $100, top U2350/Unr $1000-500. FIDE. Under 2200: $1600-800-500-400-300, top U2050/Unr $600-300. Under 1900: $1600-800-500-400-300, top U1750 (no unr) $500-250. Under 1600: $1200-600-400-300-300, top U1450 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1300: $1000-600-400-300-200, top U1150 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1000: $400-200-120-80, trophies to first 3, top U800, U600, Unr. Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) may enter any section, with maximum prize U1000 $150, U1300 $400, U1600 $600, U1900 $800. Mixed dou- bles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $600-300. Team average must be under 2200; team- mates may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. EF: $133 online at chessaction.com by 1/15, $140 phoned to 406- 896-2038 by 1/15 (entry only, no questions), 4-day $139, 3-day $138, 2-day $137 mailed by 1/7, all $150 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs free, $120 deducted from prize. U1000 Section EF: $53 online at chessaction.com by 1/15 or mailed by 1/7, $70 at site or online until 2 hours before rd 1. All: Special 1 yr 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 (except Open) $60. Online or mailed EF $5 less to CalChess members. 4-day schedule: Late reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day

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