Tournament Life / January
JULY 2-6, 3-6, 4-6 OR JUNE 30-JULY 6, 42nd Annual World Open (VA)
See Grand Prix. Indiana
MAR. 14-16 OR 15-16, 18th annual Mid-America Open (MO) See Grand Prix.
MAY 22-26, 23-26, 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Chicago Open (IL)
See Grand Prix. Iowa
FEB. 8, $1150 Expert+ Open and Broken Pawn Reserve (U2000) See Grand Prix.
MAR. 14-16 OR 15-16, 18th annual Mid-America Open (MO) See Grand Prix.
MAY 22-26, 23-26, 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Chicago Open (IL)
See Grand Prix. Kansas
MAR. 14-16 OR 15-16, 18th annual Mid-America Open (MO) See Grand Prix.
MAY 22-26, 23-26, 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Chicago Open (IL)
See Grand Prix. Kentucky
JAN. 18, The Louis Braille Chess Memorial Open “Out of the Darkness” Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2825 Lex- ington Rd., Louisville, KY (see
www.mapquest.com for a map and directions). Entry fee: 20 dollars on-site, 15 dollars pre-registration fee Sections: under 2000, under 1600, under 1200, under 800, G/30 d5 and 3 rounds; Open section, G/45 d5, 3 rounds. Only the top 2 winners in each section earn a cash prize. The tournament director reserves the right to change sections and other conditions based on entries received. The tour- nament takes place in The Dining Hall located in the Honeycutt Center. Registration time is 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The first round starts at 11 a.m. Blind and visually impaired students are particularly welcome to com- pete!! See
www.pottershousechess.com for additional details. Contact
urbanlouisvillechess@yahoo.com for a pre-registration form.
MAR. 14-16 OR 15-16, 18th annual Mid-America Open (MO) See Grand Prix.
MAY 22-26, 23-26, 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Chicago Open (IL)
See Grand Prix.
JULY 2-6, 3-6, 4-6 OR JUNE 30-JULY 6, 42nd Annual World Open (VA)
See Grand Prix. Louisiana
FEB. 21-23 OR 22-23, Lone Star Open (TX) See Grand Prix.
Maine
JAN. 18-19, Saco Open See Grand Prix.
MAR. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Eastern Class Championships (MA)
See Grand Prix. Maryland
A State Championship Event! JAN. 11, 2014 Maryland State Girls Chess Championship Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 – held together with the Chesapeake Open. Come out and play in an all-girl tournament - limited to Maryland girl residents in grades K-12. Winner of Championship section will be Maryland Girls Champion AND state representative to the 2014 National Girls Invitational Tournament. Individual & team prizes to be determined. In 3 sections: Championship (National Qualifier) (≥ 800): 3-SS, G/45 + inc 30”. Intermediate (U800): 4-SS, G/45 d5. Novice (U400): 5-SS, G/30 d5. Number of rounds and time control may change based on number of players. Sets and boards provided; please bring chess clock. Check-in: 8:30-9:45am. Rds.: Rd 1 start - 10am. EF: $20 by 1/6; $25 by 1/9; $30 at door. Ent: Online registration & further info at
www.mdchess.com Mail registration: if rec’d by 1/8; include name, sec- tion, USCF number, grade, school, phone, and email plus check to MCA c/o Chris Kim; 3903 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218. Info: Chris Kim,
cyskim@gmail.com, 410-794-6312.
JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, 46th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) See Grand Prix.
FEB. 1, Kasparov Chess Foundation Presents 6th Annual Greater Mid-Atlantic Scholastic Chess Championships Baltimore Polytechnic Institute & Western High School, 1400 W. Cold Spring Ln., Baltimore, MD 21209. Open to K-12 players. 7 Sections. 4 sections are 5SS, G/40 d5: Varsity: K-12 (rated 600+, grades K-12, trophies to top 10 players & 4 teams), Varsity: K-8 (rated 600+, grades K-8, tro- phies to top 10 players & 5 teams), Varsity: K-5 (rated 600+, grades
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K-5, trophies to top 10 players & 6 teams), Varsity: K-3 (rated 600+, grades K-3, trophies to top 8 players & 4 teams). 3 sections are 5SS, G/30 d5: U1000 K-12 (rated under 1000 or unrated, grades K-12, trophies to top 10 players & 4 teams), U700 K-8 (rated under 700 or unrated, grades K-8, trophies to top 27 players & 13 teams), U400K-3 (rated under 400 or unrated, grades K-3, trophies to top 14 players & 6 teams). Rds.: Rd. 1 for all sections: 9:30 AM; subsequent rounds ASAP. # of rds, time control, & # of trophies might change, based on number of players. EF: $30, by 1/19 (online or received mail); $35, by 1/28 (online or received mail); $40, by 7 PM, 1/30 (online); $50, 8:30 - 9 AM, 2/1 (half-point bye likely in Round 1). Entry:Online registration at
www.mdchess.com/tour- neyreg. Mail registration: include player’s name, USCF ID #, USCF exp. date, section, grade, school, phone #, email address, & check (made payable to Maryland Chess Association). Mail to: MCA, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204-1841. Sets, boards, & scoresheets provided; bring chess clock & pencil. Food available for purchase. Info:
www.md chess.com,
tournaments@mdchess.com, & 240-426-5477 (M).
FEB. 7-9 OR 8-9, 52nd Annual Baltimore Open See Grand Prix.
MAR. 1-2, UMBC Open - Alvin S. Mintzes Chess Tournament See Grand Prix.
APR. 16-20, 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, 8th annual Philadelphia Open (PA)
See Grand Prix.
MAY 2-4 OR 3-4, 15th annual Pittsburgh Open (PA) See Grand Prix.
JUNE 26-30, 2nd annual DC International (VA) See Grand Prix.
JUNE 28-29, 6th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (VA) See Virginia.
JULY 2-6, 3-6, 4-6 OR JUNE 30-JULY 6, 42nd Annual World Open (VA)
See Grand Prix. Massachusetts
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 8, 15, 22, 29, FEB. 5, Reggie Boone Memorial (1926-2008) 5SS, G/100 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Campus School, Room C159, Fitch- burg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $20 annual club dues or $1 per game. Reg.: 6-7:10 p.m. Rds. 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: 1-4, limit two. Prizes: books. Info George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420,
miriling2@aol.com, 978-345-5011.Web- site:
www.wachusettchess.org. Online ratings as of 1/8 used. W.
JAN. 10-12 OR 11-12, 2nd annual Boston Chess Congress See Grand Prix.
JAN. 12, Boston Chess Congress Blitz (BLZ) 4SS, G/5, d0, double round, 8 games. Hyatt Harborside Hotel (see Boston Chess Congress). 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. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, 12th annual Foxwoods Open (CT) See Grand Prix.
JAN. 26, Foxwoods Open Blitz (BLZ) (CT) See Grand Prix.
MAR. 1-2, 47th annual New York State Scholastic Championships (NY)
See New York.
MAR. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Eastern Class Championships See Grand Prix.
JULY 2-6, 3-6, 4-6 OR JUNE 30-JULY 6, 42nd Annual World Open (VA)
See Grand Prix. Michigan
MAY 2-4 OR 3-4, 15th annual Pittsburgh Open (PA) See Grand Prix.
MAY 22-26, 23-26, 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Chicago Open (IL)
See Grand Prix.
JULY 2-6, 3-6, 4-6 OR JUNE 30-JULY 6, 42nd Annual World Open (VA)
See Grand Prix. Minnesota
FEB. 7-8, 2014 Rochester Grand Winter Open See Grand Prix.
MAY 22-26, 23-26, 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Chicago Open (IL)
See Grand Prix. Mississippi
JAN. 25, The Grand Picayune Open 5SS, G/40 d5. At the Club House at an RV park, 41 Mississippi Pines Blvd., Picayune, MS 39466. Reg.: 8am-9am. Rounds: 9:15, 11:00, lunch, 1:15, 3:00 and 4:45. Prizes b/80% entries. Pre-entry Fee: Adults $20 and Scholastic 12th grade or lower $10 if received by Jan 18, 2014. Onsite EF: Adults $30 and Scholastic 12th grade or lower $20. Contact: Ralph
McNaughton, 407 Boehle St., Pearl, MS 39208. Phone 601-278-9670 or email at
ralphmcn@comcast.net. For pre-entries mail your entry fee made out to the Mississippi Chess Association, USCF number, and estimated cur- rent rating to: Ralph McNaughton, 407 Boehle St., Pearl, MS 39208.
FEB. 8-9, Queen of Hearts - 42nd Annual (AL) See Grand Prix.
FEB. 21-23 OR 22-23, Lone Star Open (TX) See Grand Prix.
FEB. 22, 2014 Pearl Open 4SS, G/55 d5. 2 sections: Open and U1400 At the Country Inn & Suites, 3051 White Blvd., Pearl, MS 39208. 601-420-2244 HR: $79/night. Ask for the Mississippi Chess Association Tournament rate. Reg.: 8am-9am. Rds.: 9:15, 11:30, Lunch, 2:15 and 4:30. Prizes b/60% entries. Pre- entry: Adults $20 and Scholastic $10 if received by Feb 15, 2014. Onsite: Adults $30 and Scholastic 12th grade or lower $20 USCF membership can be purchased onsite. MCA membership req’d. Contact: Ralph McNaughton 601-278-9670 or
ralphmcn@comcast.net Pre-entriesmail your entry fee made out to MCA, (include USCF number) to: Ralph McNaughton, 407 Boehle St., Pearl, MS 39208. For more information go to
www.mca
chess.org.
Missouri
JAN. 18, The 2014 Kansas City - Open City Championship Holiday Inn Express, 9550 NW Polo Dr., Kansas City, MO 64153. Reg.: 11AM. EF: $20 Open 4SS, G/60 55. Youth 4SS, G/30 d5. EF: $20 Rd. 1 at Noon. Trophies:1st Place Open; U2000; U1750; U1500. Entry: Ken Fee, 1537 Baker St., Liberty, MO 64068. 816-399-3703. Req. Memb: USCF & KCCA. Free Entry ALL Unrated Players! Reg.: online at: www.kansas city\
chessclub.com.
FEB. 21-23 OR 22-23, Lone Star Open (TX) See Grand Prix.
MAR. 14-16 OR 15-16, 18th annual Mid-America Open See Grand Prix.
MAY 22-26, 23-26, 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Chicago Open (IL)
See Grand Prix. Montana
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 25-26, January Thaw Open. 5SS, G/90 d5. Holiday Inn, 22 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601. Phone (406) 443-2200. EF: $25, Jrs-$15. USCF & MCA member- ship required, OSA. Reg.: 10-10:40. Rds.: 11, 2:30, 6:00/9AM, 12:30. $$: 1st-$75, 2nd-$50, biggest upset $35 (nonprovisional). Contact: Murray Strong, 406-459-6684.
murstrong@aol.com,
www.montanachess.org.
Nebraska
MAR. 14-16 OR 15-16, 18th annual Mid-America Open (MO) See Grand Prix.
MAY 22-26, 23-26, 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Chicago Open (IL)
See Grand Prix.
Nevada See Grand Prix.
JAN. 17-20 OR 18-20 OR 19-20, 5th annual Golden State Open (CA-N)
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. 7-9 OR 8-9, 21st annual Western Class Championships (CA-S)
See Grand Prix.
JUNE 12, 2014 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) See Nationals.
JUNE 12-13, 2014 U.S. Women’s Open See Nationals.
JUNE 13-15 OR 14-15, 2014 National Open See Nationals.
New Hampshire
FEB. 22, Queen City Tornado See Grand Prix.
MAR. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Eastern Class Championships (MA)
See Grand Prix.
APR. 26, New Hampshire Quick Chess Championship (QC) See Grand Prix.
New Jersey
JAN. 12, 1st Annual Steve Ferrero Memorial Grand Prix See Grand Prix.
JAN. 12, Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the 34th Annual Greater NY Primary Championship! (NY) See New York.
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