Tournament Life / January


$300-200-100, U2200/Unr $180-90, U2000/Unr $160-80, U1800 $140-70, U1600 $120-60. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9 pm, rds. 9:15, 10, 10:40, 11:20, 12. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes.


A State Championship Event! JAN. 27, FEB. 3, 10, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 25th Nassau G/60 Championship 6-SS, G/55+5sec or G/60. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mine- ola. EF: $37 by 1/25, $44 at site, non-memb $10 more. $$ (800 b/25, top 2 G) 180-120, U2100, 1900, 1700, 1500, 1300/UR each 100. 3 byes 1-6. Rds.: 7:15-9:25 each Mon. Rule 14H not used. Captnhal@optonline.net. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782.


JAN. 31, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz! (BLZ) 9-SS, G/5 d0. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. $$Gtd 500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50 each, EF: $30, members $20. Blitz-rated, but the higher of regular, quick or blitz used for pairings & prizes. FIDE Blitz Rated! Reg. ends 6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-7:30- 7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10 pm. Three byes available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event!


FEB. 1, PENNSYLVANIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 2014 PA State Game/75 Championship 4SS, G/75 d5. O’Hara Student Center, University of Pittsburgh, 4024 O’Hara St., Pittsburgh PA 15213. 3 Sections, $$ (695G):Championship: EF: $30 by 1/24, $40 later. $200-100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50. Premier: U1600. EF: $25 by 1/24, $35 later. $90-60, U1400 $50, U1200 $40, U1000 $30; Trophies to Top 2, Top 2 U1400, Top 2 U1200, Top 2 U1000. Scholas- tic: Grades K-12 U900. EF: $15 by 1/24, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, 1-3 U600. ALL:Teams of 4 to 7 combined from all sections, Trophies 1st-2nd schools, clubs. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg ends 9:30am. Rds.: 10-1-4-7. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223, 412- 908-0286. W.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 1-2 OR 2, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Marshall February Open FIDE GP 4-SS, 40/120, SD/30 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50, members $30. $$625 gtd: $275-150, U2200 $105, U2000 $95. Reg ends 15 min before Rd. 2 schedules:2 day 12:30-5:30 each day. 1day 10-11:15-12:30-5:30 (Rds. 1-2 G/25 d5). Limit 2 byes, request at entry. FIDE rated! NO REENTRY. www.marshallchessclub.org.


FEB. 7-8, MINNESOTA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 2014 Rochester Grand Winter Open Please see our website for more schedules. Harwick Cafeteria, 201 3rd Ave. SW, Rochester, MN 55906. In 4 Sections, Premier: 5SS, G/60 d5, Free entry for masters - $40 deducted from prizes for masters. Free entry only applies to first entry. $$GTD: $300-200-100. U2000 $80; U1800 $80. $40 rec’d by Feb 4; $50 at site. Rds.: Friday 7:30 P.M.; Saturday 10:00, 1:00, 3:30, and 6:00. Amateur: 5SS, G/60 d5, Open to 1600 & under. $$GTD: $210-140-70. U1400 $60; U1200 $60. $30 rec’d by Feb 4; $40 at site. Rds.: Friday 7:30 P.M.; Saturday 10:00, 1:00, 3: 30, and 6:00. Reserve: 5SS, G/30 d5, Open to 1200 & under. Prizes: 1st-7th trophies. $15 rec’d by Feb 4; $20 at site. Rds.: 10:00, 11:15, 1: 00, and 2:30. Ban- tam: 4SS, G/30 d5, Open to 800 & under. Prizes: 1st-7th trophies. $15


rec’d by Feb 4; $20 at site. Rds.: 10:00, 11:15, 1:00, and 2:30. ALL: Reg.: https://onlineregistration.cc/. ENT: Jack Fulsom H:507.206.3712, C:507.319.2565, https://onlineregistration.cc/. INFO: Jack Fulsom jful som@charter.net. http://rochesterchess.com/ai1ec_event/2014- rochester-grand-winter-open/. NS. NC. W.


A Heritage Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 7-9 OR 8-9, MARYLAND TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 52nd Annual Baltimore Open Baltimore Open 5SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30” incr, (Rnd. 1 G/90 +30” incr) (2-day schedule: rds. 1-2 G/45+30”incr) U1300 & U1100 G/120 d5 (2- day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d5). Sheraton BWI, 1100 Old Elkridge Landing Rd., Linthicum Heights, MD 21090. $$Based on score. 7 sections: Cham- pionship (min. rating of 1900) FIDE rated: 5.0 =$1600, 4.5 =$800, 4.0=$450, 3.5=$175 [min $1500 payout, top score group raised if less than $1500]. U2100: 5.0 =$1500, 4.5 =$700, 4.0=$350, 3.5=$150. U1900: 5.0 =$1200, 4.5 =$650, 4.0=$350, 3.5=$125. U1700: 5.0= $1200, 4.5 = $600, 4.0= $300, 3.5= $100. U1500: 5.0= $1000, 4.5= $500, 4.0= $250, 3.5= $100. U1300 & U1100: 5.0= $500, 4.5= $250, 4.0= $125, 3.5= $50. Additional prizes to clear 1st place, if no 5.0 in section (added to score prize) - Championship: $300; U2100 $200, U1900 $150, U1700 & U1500: $100; U1300 & U1100: $50. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1100, $200 U1300, or $400 in U1500. Sets and boards provided. Clocks provided in the Championship & U2100 sec- tions. Optionally, pairings can be texted to your phone. Free Sunday morning continental breakfast for players. Free parking. EF: $95 by 1/24, $100 by 2/4, and $105 online only by 2/6, $110 at the door. Spe- cial EFs: $35 less for U1300 & U1100; GMs free, $50 deducted fromprize; IMs $45 off EF, $20 deducted from prize. HR: $79, ($5 EF discount if stay- ing at hotel). Rooms may not be avail after 1/24. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 9 & 3. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 2:15 & 6, Sun 9 & 3. U1300 & U1100 3-day sched- ule Reg. ends Fri 7 pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 4:00, Sun 9 & 1:00. U1300 & U1100 2-day schedule Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 1:15 & 4:00, Sun 9 & 1:00. Ent: Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. Detailed rules, more information and registration at http://thebalt open.com.


FEB. 8, IOWA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 $1150 Expert+ Open and Broken Pawn Reserve (U2000) Marshalltown Salvation Army (Enter in Back), 107 W. State St., Mar- shalltown, IA 50158. $1150 Expert (Plus) Open - 100% Guaranteed: 3 Round Swiss G/90+30. Open to anyone who has ever been rated 2000 or above. Guaranteed Prizes: $500-$300-$200;$100 top scoring Iowan,$50 Upset Prize. Please register by 2/4/2014 to ensure your par- ticipation. Rds.: 10:00 - 2:00 - 7:00. Please direct eligibility and other ques- tions to Tim Mc Entee at timmcentee@msn.com. Broken Pawn Reserve (U2000): Open to 1999 & under. 4 Round Swiss G/45 d5. EF: $10 if reg- istered by 2/4/2014; $15 after. Rds.: 10:00-12:00-2:30-4:30. 100% of entries retuned as prizes 1st 40%, 2nd 20%, U1800 20%, U1400 20%. If any players are waiting for their traveling companions from the Expert Open to finish, a rated quick or blitz tournament will be held at 7:30pm. Entries and information: Hank Anzis, 409 N Center St., Marshalltown, IA 50158, 641-752-1611. anzis@prodigy.net. www.centraliowachess.org. NS. NC. W.


A Heritage Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!


FEB. 8-9, SOUTH CAROLINA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 40th Snowstorm Special


5SS, 30/90, SD/1 d5 (Rd. 1 G/90 d5). Holiday Inn Express, 120 Holiday Dr., Summerville, SC 29483. Prize Fund: Open Section - $1000 b/30 ($500 Gtd.) U1401 Section - $250 b/15($125Gtd.). Open Section Prizes: $400-200, u2000-200, u1600-200. U1401 Section Prizes: $175-75. EF: $50 for Open Section if rec’d by 2/05, $60 at site, $25 re-entry. EF: $25 for U1401 Section; USCF req’d. Schedule: Reg.: Sat. 8-9am. Rd. 1: 10am, 2pm, 7:30pm, Sun. 9am, 2:30pm. Half pt. byes: avail. all rds., must commit before Rd. 2 for Rds. 4&5 (irrevocable). HR: $95 (mention “Charleston CC”) reserve by Jan. 8, 2014 (843-875-3300). Other info: Free entry to Masters and above($50 deducted from any winnings). Info/Reg/ Pmt: Charleston Chess Club, c/o David Y.Causey, 741 Dragoon Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, email: chessbass@att.net.


A Heritage Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 8-9, ALABAMA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Queen of Hearts - 42nd Annual 5SS, TC: G/120 d5. AUM Taylor Center, 7401 East Dr., Montgomery, AL 36117.OPEN (PF: $$GTD): $425-300-X:200-A:150-U1800: $150; RESERVE(PF: $$ GTD): $250-175-125-D:125-U1200: $100. EF: $50; if mailed by FEB 1st; $65 at site. Late REG.: FEB 8th, 8-8:30am. Rds: 9-2- 7; 9-2:30. SCHOLASTIC(K-12): 5SS, TC: G/30 d5. PREMIER (K-12; U1200) and NOVICE (K-6; Not Rated): EF: $20/$15; if mailed by FEB 1st, $10 more at site. Trophy:Top 3; Medals 4th-6th. Rds.: 9-10:15-12- 1:15, 2:30. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess.ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204-202, Birmingham, AL 35244 or email in registration form information by FEB 4th. Info: CaesarChess@yahoo.com; www.AlabamaChess.com; www.CaesarChess.com.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 8-9, FLORIDA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Central Florida Chess Club Championship 5SS, G/120 d5. Wirz Park, 806 Mark David Blvd., Casselberry, FL 32707. EF: $40. CFCC mem req at $20($10 Jr/Sr). $$GTD 800: 250-150-100, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400 each 75, plaques (if mem as of Jan 19) to Club Champion, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, & top under age 16. Reg.: Sat 9:30am. Rds.: 10-2:30-7, 9-2. CFCC elections 1pm Sun. Adv Ent: CFCC, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751. Info: (407) 629-6946 or www.cen tralflchess.org


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 9, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Fremont Grand Prix SuperSwiss (4SS, G/61 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Prize: $1,500 b/50. 70% guar. 1800+: $300-200-100, u2000 150-50. u1800: $200-100-50, u1600 150- 50, u1400 100 u1200 50. Feb 14 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg. 8-9. Rds. 9:30 12-2:30-5. EF: $45, Econ $35 2/3 prz. after 2/6 +15, playup $15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 1/30. Info: BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. NS. NC. W.


FEB. 13, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries; first two prizes guaranteed:) $200-100-50, U2100 $95, U1900 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry.


18th annual MID-AMERICA OPEN March 14-16 or 15-16, Clayton, MO (Saint Louis)


$20,000 projected prizes, $16,000 minimum guaranteed 5rounds, 7sections. Choice of 3-day schedule (40/110, SD/30, d10),or


2-day (rds 1-2 G/60, d10), both merge after round 2. Prizes based on 250 entries (re-entries&U1000 count half);80%eachprize minimumguaranteed.


Open Section: Prizes $2000-1000-500-300, clear/tiebreak win $100


bonus, top U2300/Unr $800-400. FIDE rated (USCF rules used), 100 GPP. Under 2100 Section: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1900 Section: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1700 Section: $1300-700-400-200. Unrated limit $800. Under 1500 Section: $1200-600-300-200. Unrated limit $600. Under 1300 Section: $1000-500-300-200. Unrated limit $400. Under 1000 Section: $400-300-200-100, plaques to first 3, top Under


800, Under 600, Unrated. Unrated limit $200. MIXED DOUBLES PRIZES (all sections): $700-400-300-200.


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


FEB. 15, VIRGINIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Jack Frost Grand Prix 3-Round Swiss System Game/90 d5. ADDRESS:Westhampton Christian Church, 2515 Grandin Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24015. GUARANTEED PRIZES: Top Section: $125-$100-$75. Additional Sections: If Octago- nals, Each is guaranteed $125-$100, If Hexagonals, Each is guaranteed $100-$75, If Quads, Each is guaranteed $100. ENTRY FEE: If received by February 10, $30.00. At site, $40.00. REGISTRATION: 8:30-9:30 on 2/15. ROUNDS: 10-2-6. BYES: One only per tournament; must request before 1st round begins. ADVANCE ENTRIES: Roanoke Valley Chess Club, P.O. Box 4141, Roanoke, VA 24015. PHONE: (540) 355-8185. EMAIL: rm megginson@gmail.com. WEB PAGE: roanokechess.com. NS. NC. W.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 15-16, WISCONSIN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 UW Winter Open 5-SS, TC rds. 1-3 G/120 d5, rds. 4-5 45/2, SD/1 d5. Union South, 1308 W. Dayton St., Madison, WI 53715, 608-263-2600. Reg.: 9-9:30 Rds.: 10, 2:30, 7:30; 10, 3:30. EF: $20 if received by 2/13, $25 at site. $$ $1000 GTD. 1st $200, 2nd $165, 3rd $135, A $100, B $90, C $80, D $70, E $60, U1000 $55, Unr $45. Entries: Guy Hoffman, 1305D Tompkins Dr., Madi- son, WI 53716-3279. Phone: 920-279-0701 NC. NS. WI ChessTour Event.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 15-16, OKLAHOMA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 5th Jerry Hanken OCF Winter Open 5-SS, G/90+30 spm; $$G $1,060; Quality Inn-Stillwater, 2515 W. 6th Ave. (Hwy-51), Stillwater, OK 74074, 1-405-372-0800; HR: 68-68 Wi-Fi. EF: FIDE Open $50; Reserve $30 (deduct $10 if envelope postmarked before Feb. 12th). Please deduct $10 from ea EF if envelope postmarked on or before Feb. 12. OCF $10 required; Reg.: 9-9:45 Sat AM; Rds.: 10-2:30-7; 9- 1:15. Two Sections: Open-FIDE $G 1st $300 U-2100 $150; U-1900 $150-100; U-1700 $100-80. Reserve U-1500: $100-80; 1 half pt bye rds. 1-5. Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis St., Stwtr., OK 74074, FKimBerry@AOL.com, OCFChess.org.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 15-17 OR 16-17, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 3rd Annual Recession Buster Open 6-SS, 40/90, SD/60 d10 (2-day schedule rds. 1 thru 3 are G/60 d5). Mar- riott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station, 2592 Lanning Rd., San Diego, CA


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