See previous issue for TLAs appearing January 1-14


by GM Sam Palatnik 7/2-6; free GM lectures 9 am 7/4 & 7/5. Open Sec- tion, July 2-6 or June 30-July 6: 40/2, SD/30 d10. Under 2400 to Under 1600 Sections, July 2-6, 3-6, 4-6 or June 30-July 6: 40/2, SD/30 d10 (4-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 3-day option, rds. 1-5 G/35 d10). Under 1400 to Under 900 and Unrated/Provisional Sections, July 2-6, 3- 6 or 4-6: 40/2, SD/30 d10 (4-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 3-day option, rds. 1-5 G/35 d10.) Open: $20000-10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800- 700-600-500, clear winner bonus $300, top FIDE U2500 $2000-1000. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 11:30 pm 7/6 for title & bonus prize. GM & IM norms possible. FIDE rated. Under 2400/Unr: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top U2300/Unr $2000-1000. FIDE rated. Under 2200: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-900- 800-700-600-500, top U2100 $2000-1000. Under 2000: $12000-6000- 3000-1500-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top U1900 $2000-1000. Under 1800: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top U1700 $2000-1000. Under 1600: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-900-800-700- 600-500, top 1500 $2000-1000. Under 1400: $8000-5000-3000-1500-1000- 900-800-700-600-500, top U1300 $1600-800. Under 1200: $5000-2500- 1200-1000-800-700-600-500-400-400, top U1000 $1200-600. Under 900/Unr: $1200-800-600-400-300-300-200-200, trophies to first 10, top U700, U500, U300, Unrated. No unrated may win over $400. Unrated/Pro- visional Section: Open to unrated or under 1500 with less than 26 games rated as of the 7/14 official list. $1200-800-600-400-300-300-200- 200. Prize limits: 1) If any post-event rating posted 6/27/13-6/27/14 was more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $2000. 2) Play- ers with under 10 lifetime games rated as of 7/14 official list cannot win over $1000 in U1200, $1500 U1400, $2000 U1600, $2500 U1800, or $3000 U2000. Games rated too late for 7/14 official list not counted toward 10 game total. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line.Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2- player “team” score: $3000-1500-1000-600-400-300-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Entry fee for U2400 through U1400 sec- tions, and Open Section if foreign or USCF or FIDE 2200/over: Online at chessaction.com: $318 by 5/15, $328 by 6/29, $350 until 2 hours before first game. Phoned to 406-896-2038: $335 by 6/25. Mailed by 5/15: 5-day $325, 4-day $324, 3-day $323, 7-day $327. Mailed by 6/17: 5-day $335, 4-day $334, 3-day $333, 7-day $337. Do not mail entry after 6/17. At site until 1 hour before first game: all $350; no checks, credit cards OK. GMs & foreign IMs in Open: free; $200 deducted from prize. IMs, WGMs & foreign FMs in Open: EF $100 less, $100 deducted from prize. Open Section EF $100 more for US players not rated 2200 or over by USCF or FIDE. Under 1200 Section EF: all $100 less than above. Under 900 Section or Unrated/Provisional Section EF: $78 online at chessaction.com by 6/29, 5-day $85, 4-day $84, 3-day $83 mailed by 6/17, $100 at site until 1 hour before game or online until 2 hours before game. Seniors 65/up: all EF $100 less in U1400 or above sections. No checks at site; credit cards OK. Re-entry: $160, no re-entry from Open to Open. $20 fee for switching section after 7/1. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessac- tion.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 5-day sched- ule:Wed 7 pm, Thu 11 am & 5:30 pm, Fri 11 am & 5:30 pm, Sat 11 am & 5:30 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:15 pm. 4-day schedule: Thu 11, 2:15 & 5:30, Fri 11 & 5:30, Sat 11 & 5:30, Sun 10 & 4:15. 3-day schedule: Fri 11, 1:15, 3:15, 5:30 & 8, Sat 11 & 5:30, Sun 10 & 4:15. 7-day schedule:Mon-Wed 7 pm, Thu-Fri 5:30 pm, Sat 11 & 5:30, Sun 10 & 4:15. All schedulesmerge & compete for same prizes. Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds.), Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 5. Entries, re- entries close 1 hour before your first game. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: $97-97-107-117, 888-421-1442, 703-418- 1234, ask for chess rate, may sell out about May 31, two night minimum July 4-5. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: See www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. US player ratings: Official July ratings used; June FIDE ratings used for Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: 1) Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. In round 3 or after, players with scores of 80% or over and their opponents may not use headphones, earphones, cellphones or go to a different floor of the hotel without Director permission. Ent: Continen- tal Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.


Regional Alabama


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 11, North Alabama Open 4SS, TC: G/70 d5. UAH – Business Admin Bldg. 800 Ben Graves Dr., Huntsville, AL 35816. Open (PF: $$b/20): $275-150-X:125-A:100- U1800:100; Reserve (PF: $$b/20): $200-125–100-D:100-U1200: 100; Rds.: 9-12-3:30-6:30. EF: $40; if mailed by JAN 4th; $55 at site. Scholas- tic: 5SS, TC: G/30 d5. EF: $20. Late EF: $30. Trophy: Top 3. Rds.: 9-10:15-12-1:15-2:30. Late REG: JAN 11th at 8am. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Road, Suite 204 - 202, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: CaesarChess@yahoo.com; www. AlabamaChess.com; www.CaesarChess.com.


JAN. 18, MLK Scholastic * 5th Annual (QC) 5SS, TC: G/15 d0. Phillips Academy 2316 7th Avenue North, Birming- ham, AL 35203. Open(K-12), Middle (K-6): EF: $20; Novice (K-6; NR): EF:$15, if mailed by JAN 11th. Trophy:Top 3 Individual, Medals 4th – 6th.


Side Event:MLK Blitz: 5SS, G/8 d2, EF: $20, Prizes ($$b/10): $90-40-20. Late REG: JAN 18th at 8AM. Rds: 9- 9:30-10-10:30-11. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess.ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Road, Suite 204 - 202, Birmingham, AL 35244 or email in registration form infor- mation by JAN 15th and pay at site. Info: CaesarChess@yahoo.com; www.AlabamaChess.com; www.CaesarChess.com.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 18, MLK Classic - 4th Annual 4SS, TC: G/70 d5. Frazer UMC, 6000 Atlanta Hwy., Montgomery, AL 36117. Classic (PF: $1,025; $$b/25): 300-175-X:125-A:125-B:100- C:100-U1400:100. EF: $40, if mailed by JAN 11th. Rds.: 9-11:45-2:45- 5:15. Scholastic: 5SS, TC: G/30 d5. Knight (K-8; U1200); Novice (K-6; NR): EF:$20/$15, Late EF: $10 more. Trophy: Top 3, Medals 4th – 6th. Late REG: JAN 18th at 8AM. Rds.: 9- 10:15-11:45-1-2:15. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess.ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204- 202, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: CaesarChess@yahoo.com; www.Ala bamaChess.com; www.CaesarChess.com.


FEB. 8-9, Queen of Hearts - 42nd Annual See Grand Prix.


FEB. 21-23 OR 22-23, Lone Star Open (TX) See Grand Prix.


MAR. 28-30 OR 29-30, 12th annual Southern Class Champi- onships (FL) See Grand Prix.


Arizona


FEB. 27-28, Top 100 USCF List Scholastic Invitational (CA-S) See California, Southern.


FEB. 28-MAR. 2, 2014 U.S. Junior Chess Congress (CA-S) See Nationals.


Arkansas


FEB. 21-23 OR 22-23, Lone Star Open (TX) See Grand Prix.


MAR. 14-16 OR 15-16, 18th annual Mid-America Open (MO) See Grand Prix.


California, Northern


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! JAN. 11-12 (NOT DEC. 7-8), CalChess State Grade Level Cham- pionship NOTE: Date changes from Nov. CL issue. SFO Airport Hyatt Reg, 1333 Bayshore Hwy., Burlingame, CA 94010. Hotel $119. Trophies: Top 30 players w + score (all in K) & top 10 teams in ea section K-12. Medals to others. 13 sect based on grade (K-12). Reg. Sa/Su 8-8:30a. K-3: 5SS, G/30 d5, Su 9 10:30a 12 1:30 3p. 4-12 (JGP): 6SS, G/65 d5 Sa/Su 9 11:45 2:30. Blitz: 8xG/5 d0 Su 5:30-7p, 3 sects (K-3 4-6 7-12). EF: by 1/4, K-3 $39, 4-12 $50, 1/5-8 +$20, 1/9-10 +$40. Blitz $12. USCF & CalChess Memreqd.Dec 13Supp. Info: http://CalChessScholastics.org. NS. NC. W.


JAN. 17-20 OR 18-20 OR 19-20, 5th annual Golden State Open See Grand Prix.


JAN. 18, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12, 3xG/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 19 by 1/15, 34 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC.


JAN. 18, Bay Area Chess4Less Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to all teams & play- ers w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. Disc EF: 19 by 1/15, 34 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC.


JAN. 19, Bay Area San Ramon Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, San Ramon, CA 94583. Trophies: Players w/plus score.Sched:Check-in by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 25 by 1/16, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/sanramon. NS. NC. W.


JAN. 19, Bay Area San Ramon Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, San Ramon, CA 94583. Trophies: all teams & play- ers w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: 33 by 1/16, 48 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/sanramon. NS. NC. W.


JAN. 20, Golden State Open Blitz (BLZ) 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Concord (see Golden State Open). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 8:15 pm, rds. 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes.


JAN. 25, Bay Area Blitz Championship (BLZ) G/4 +1 Santa Clara Convention Center, CA 95054. Reg. 6-6:45p, Games 7-9. 2 Sects: Prizes: Regular: 75% of EFs; Kids: trophies for plus score. EF $10, after 1/22 $15. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/blitz. NS. NC. W.


JAN. 25, Santa Clara County Championship (PK-12) Santa Clara Convention Center, CA 95054. Trophies: Top 10 players w/plus score & Top 5 teams in 6 sects b/grade. Sched: Reg. 8-9. K-1 2 3 rounds (5SS, G/30 d5): 9:30-11-12:30-2-3:30. 4 5 6-12 rounds (4SS, G/45 d5): 9:30-11:20-1:10-3. EF: $39 by 1/21. 1/22-23 +10, after 2/23 +20. Open to all USCF mems. Info: BayAreaChess.com/santaclara. NS. NC. W.


JAN. 25, Santa Clara County Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Santa Clara Convention Center, CA 95054. Trophies: Players w/plus score.Sched:Check-in by 4:45p. Games: 5-7p. EF: 25 by 1/22, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/santaclara. NS. NC. W.


JAN. 26, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus score.Sched:Check-in by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 25 by 1/23, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W.


JAN. 26, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: all teams & players w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: 33 by 1/23, 48 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W.


JAN. 26, Bay Area Foster City Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 25 by 1/23, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/fostercity. NS. NC. W.


JAN. 26, Bay Area Foster City Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: all teams & players w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: 33 by 1/23, 48 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/fostercity. NS. NC. W.


FEB. 2, Bay Area Fremont Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5 Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 25 by 1/30, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/fremont. NS. NC. W.


FEB. 2, Bay Area Fremont Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: all teams & players w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: 33 by 1/30, 48 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/fremont. NS. NC. W.


FEB. 8, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 25 by 2/5, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W.


FEB. 8, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: all teams & players w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: 33 by 2/5, 48 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W.


FEB. 8, Bay Area Sacramento Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 25 by 2/5, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/sacramento. NS. NC. W.


FEB. 8, Bay Area Sacramento Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: all teams & players w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: 33 by 2/5, 48 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/sacramento. NS. NC. W.


FEB. 9, 7th Annual CalNorth Youth Chess Age Level Newark Pavilion, 6439 Thornton Ave., Newark, CA. Info & Entry Form at: www.calnorthyouthchess.org/AgeLevel2014. Open to all scholastic play- ers 13 and under who are USCF members. Age levels are 4-5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. 1st Place through 15th Place trophies, plus those who tie for 15th. Three extra trophies in each section for unrated players. Spe- cial 4-9 Open age group for players over 1000 USCF rating, with a special unique trophy for the 1st Place winner. Except for the Open 4-9 group, you must play in your own age group. Age determination is based as of February 1. 5 Rounds, G/30 d5 for those 9 and under. Ages 10 to 13 is 4 Rounds, G/60 d5, as well as the 4-9 Open section. Three academic school team trophies in each age level except 4-5 and 4-9 Open. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Carl Moy, CalNorthYouthChess@ gmail.com.


FEB. 9, Fremont Grand Prix SuperSwiss (4SS, G/61 d5) See Grand Prix.


FEB. 15-17 OR 16-17, 31st Annual (2014) U.S. Amateur Team Championship West See Nationals.


FEB. 22, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 19 by 2/19, 34 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC.


FEB. 22, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to all teams & play- ers w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. Disc EF: 19 by 2/19, 34 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC.


FEB. 23, Bay Area Foster City Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 25 by 2/20, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/fostercity. NS. NC. W.


FEB. 23, Bay Area Foster City Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: all teams & players w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: 33 by 2/20, 48 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/fostercity. NS. NC. W.


FEB. 27-28, Top 100 USCF List Scholastic Invitational (CA-S) See California, Southern.


FEB. 28-MAR. 2, 2014 U.S. Junior Chess Congress (CA-S) See Nationals.


MAR. 1, Bay Area Chess Grand Prix SuperSwiss (4SS, G/61 d5) See Grand Prix.


MAR. 2, Alameda County Championship (PK-12) Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies:Top 10 players w/plus score & Top 5 teams in. 6 sects b/grade. Sched: Reg. 8-9. K-1 2 3 rounds (5SS, G/30 d5): 9:30 11 12:30 2 3:30. 4 5 6-12 rounds (4SS, G/45 d5): 9:30 11:20 1:10 3. EF: $39 by 2/26. 2/27-28 +10, after 2/28 +20. Open to all USCF mems. Info: BayAreaChess.com/alameda. NS. NC. W.


MAR. 2, Alameda County Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 4:45p. Games: 5-7p. EF: 25 by 2/27, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/alameda. NS. NC. W.


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