Tournament Life / January


2:45-4:30-6:15. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchess club.org.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 24, MAR. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Marshall FIDE Mondays 6-SS, G/120 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to all players 1600 or above. EF: $50, Members $30. ($500 b/28): $175- 125-100, U2000 $100. 2 byes OK, commit before round 4. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7PM each Monday. FIDE rated. FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes. Players w/o FIDE rating: USCF rating used for prizes. Limit 2 byes, request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org


FEB. 27, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! 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: $200- 100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- 10:45.Onebyeavailable, request at entry. NOW ALSO FIDE RAPID RATED!


FEB. 28, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz! (BLZ) See Grand Prix.


MAR. 1, Marshall Saturday G/45! 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Two sec- tions: A. Open ($360/26): $160-80, U2100 65, U1800 55. B. U1500 ($240/18): $120-65, U1200 55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15- 11:45. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. One bye available, request at entry. www. marshallchessclub.org.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! MAR. 1-2, 47th annual New York State Scholastic Championships 6SS, G/60 d10, open to grades K-12 in any state (top NYS player & team in each section are NY champions). Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school; no combined school teams allowed even if one school “feeds” another. Teams of 2 or 3 players allowed, but are at a disadvantage. In 9 sections. Online entry fee at chessaction.com, all sections: $43 12/1-2/8, $53 2/9-2/25, $60 2/26 to 9 am 3/1. Entry fee at site, all sections: $60. High School, open to all in grades K-12. EF $46.20 mailed by 2/8. Top NYS grade 9-12 quali- fies for Denker Tournament of HS Champions, top NYS grade K-12 girl qualifies for National Girls Invitational. High School Reserve, open to K-12 under 1200 or unrated. EF $46 mailed by 2/8. Junior High, open to all in grades K-9. EF $45.90 mailed by 2/8. Top NYS grade K-8 quali- fies for Barber tournament of K-8 Champions. Middle School Reserve, open to K-8 under 1000 or unrated. EF $45.80 mailed by 2/8. Elemen- tary, open to all in grades K-6. EF $45.60 mailed by 2/8. Elementary Reserve, open to grades K-5 under 800 or unrated. EF $45.50 mailed by 2/8. Primary, open to grades K-3. EF $45.30 mailed by 2/8. Primary Reserve, open to grades K-3 under 600 or unrated. EF: $45.20 mailed by 2/8. K-1, open to grades K-1. EF $45.10 mailed by 2/8. Postmarked 2/9-19: All EF $10 more. Do not mail entry after 2/19. Entry at site: all $60. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Trophies to top 15 players and top 7 teams each section, top 3 unrated in Primary, K-1, and each reserve section, and top U1500, U1300 (HS), U900, U700 (HS Reserve), U1200, U1000 (JHS), U700, U500 (MS Reserve), U1000, U800 (Elem), U500, U300 (Elem Reserve), U500 (Primary), U200 (Primary Reserve, K-1). Speed playoff if perfect score tie. Free entry to NY State Championship, Labor Day weekend 2014 (Albany), to top player each section. Sched- ule: Late reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2, 5, Sun 9, 12, 3, awards 5:30 pm. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd. 2. HR: $129- 129, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, reserve by 2/14 or rate may increase. Free parking for overnight guests. 48 hours notice required for room can- cellation. Backup hotel: Courtyard by Marriott, 2 blocks away, 518-226- 0538. Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Online entry: www.chessaction.com, beginning 12/1. Mail entry: Con- tinental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Include name, rating, USCF ID, USCF expiration (non-members enclose dues), section, school, grade, birth date, address of each player. Checks payable to Continental Chess. $15 per player service charge for refunds. $10 extra to switch sections, all substitutions from advance list charged $60. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US (At = @)), 347-201-2269. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.


MAR. 2, Marshall Sunday G/60! 4-SS, G/55 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($540/40): $240-120, U2000 95, U1700 85. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7.One bye available, request at entry. www.marshall chessclub.org.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Marshall Monday U1600 5-SS, G/85d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. ($450/20): $240-120, U1300 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45., Rds.: 7 pm each Mon. Two byes available, request by Round 3. www.marshallchessclub.org.


MAR. 4, Marshall Tuesday FIDE Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. ($360/24): $160-80, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. Reg.: 6:15- 6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. www. marshallchessclub.org. NOW ALSO FIDE RAPID RATED!


MAR. 6, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! 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: $200- 100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- 10:45.Onebyeavailable, request at entry. NOW ALSO FIDE RAPID RATED!


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 7-9, 8-9 OR 9, Marshall March Super FIDE U2300! 5-SS, 40/2 d5 SD/30 d5. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. Mar- shall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $60, members $40. $$820 gtd: $300-150-100, U2100 $145, U1800 $125. Reg ends 15 min before Rd. 3 schedules: 3 day 3/7 6pm, 3/8-9 12:30-5:30. 2 day 3/8 11am, then


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merge with 3day (Rd. 1 G/25 d5). 1 day 3/9 9-10:10-11:20, then merge with 2&3 day (Rd. 1-3 G/25 d5) Limit 2 byes, request at entry. USCF & FIDE rated. www.marshallchessclub.org.


MAR. 8, Marshall Saturday U1600! 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 b/24): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar shallchessclub.org.


MAR. 8-9, 2014 Marchand Open (36th Annual) See Grand Prix.


MAR. 13, Marshall Thursday Action Grand Prix! See Grand Prix.


MAR. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Eastern Class Championships (MA)


See Grand Prix.


MAR. 28-30 OR 29-30, 8th annual Long Island Open 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. North Carolina


JAN. 11 (NOT JAN. 18), 1st East Charlotte Octads New Covenant ARP Church, 2541 Elkwood Circle (off Shamrock Drive), Charlotte, NC 28205, 8 player sections according to rating, 3-SS, G/90 d5. Prizes: 100-50-25 (87.5% RETURN!). EF: $25. Rds.:10-1:30-4:30. Reg.: 9:30. To preregister email Patrick R Sciacca, Esq., chief tournament director, at eastcharlottechess@gmail.com.


JAN. 24-26, Land of the Sky XXVII See Grand Prix.


FEB. 8, Hearts in Hendersonville 3SS, G/60 d5. 708 S. Grove St., Hendersonville, NC. Second Saturday Series. EF: $5 Reg by 9:15. Info:Wayne Spon whspon@gmail.com.


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. Ohio


JAN. 17, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 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.


JAN. 18, Cincy Tornado: Discovered Check 4 SS tmt., G/60 d5 – Monthly Cincinnati Chess Tournament.New Site: First Baptist Church, 11195 Winton Rd., Cinti, OH 45218 (on corner of Sharon Rd. and Winton Rd.). EF: $25 if paid online or $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 and Pay online at www.chessearth.com all credit cards accepted or Mail Entry Fee to Robert Chenault: 793 Clin- ton Springs Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229. robert@chessearth.com. 513- 884-7027.


JAN. 24, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 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.


JAN. 24-26 OR 25-26, 37th Cardinal Open, Columbus See Grand Prix.


JAN. 31, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 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.


FEB. 7, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 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! FEB. 8, Toledo February 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 2/6, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450.


FEB. 14, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 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.


FEB. 22, BRRRRR Pawn Storm XXII See Grand Prix.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 8, Toledo March 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 3/6, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450.


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


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 15-16, MOTCF: Midwest Open Team Chess Festival 5SS, Rd. 1 G/90 d5, Rds. 2-5 G/150 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton,OH. Four players/team plus one alternate. Team ratings for pair- ings determined by average of highest four ratings with imputed ratings for players rated more than 400 points below team avg. Reg.: Fri Mar 14, 8pm-11pm & Sat Mar 15, 9-10am. Rds.: Sat 10:30, 2:00, 7:30, Sun 10 & 3:30. EF: $180/team prior to Mar 15. $220/team Sat at site. Prizes: (B/24 teams). 1st $1,050, 2nd $750, U2000: $700, U1800: $600, U1600 $500. Top boards (1-4) $50. Hotel: Crown Plaza 1-4/$89, call 888-233-9527 ask for MOTCF-Midwest Open Team Chess Festival rate, cutoff is March 1st so reserve early. RegistrationForm: Include all team members, ratings, IDnumbers, and board order (switches limited to 50 rating points), down- load online entry form. If team is registering at www.DaytonChessClub.com use entry form provided. MC/V at site, no cks. Individuals may sign up for “ad hoc” teams. This is an Ohio Grand Prix Event - OCA mbrs receive a $3 discount – limit $12/team.


MAR. 22, 13th Annual Queen City Classic Chess Tournament 5SS, G/30 d5. Paul Brown Stadium, Club West, Downtown Cincinnati, OH. 14 School Sections, includes rated and non-rated. Grade K Non- Rated, 1 Non-Rated, 2 Non-rated, 3 Non-rated, K-3 Open, 4 Non-Rated, 5 Non- Rated, 6 Non-Rated, 4-6 below 800, 4-6 Open, 7-9 Non-Rated, 7-9 Open, 10-12 Non-Rated, K-12 Open. USCF membership is not required for the non-rated and K-3 rated sections. Prizes: Trophies to all who score 3.5 points or higher, top three team trophies awarded and medals to all oth- ers. EF: $35 early bird fee and $50 EF after February 21st. EF includes lunch, t-shirt, program/score book, medal. Registration closes Wednes- day, March 14, 2014. NO ON-SITE REGISTRATIONS. Schedule: Friday, March 21, check in from 5-6 pm. SIMUL at 6:30 p.m. EF: $5 for tourna- ment participants, $20 for Non-participants. SIMUL features International Grandmasters Maurice Ashley, Gregory Kaidanov, and Irina Krush. March 22nd Check in 7-8:15 am. matches begin at 9:00 am. Grandmasters will be available for questions and instructions all day. Entry/Info: 1-866-PS- CHESS (772-4377) or www.queencityclassic.org.


APR. 11-13 OR 12-13, 50th Cincinnati Open and First Ever Cincin- nati Open Scholastic See Grand Prix.


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.


JUNE 26-30, 2nd annual DC International (VA) See Grand Prix.


JULY 2-6, 3-6, 4-6 OR JUNE 30-JULY 6, 42nd Annual World Open (VA)


See Grand Prix. Oklahoma


FEB. 15-16, 5th Jerry Hanken OCF Winter Open See Grand Prix.


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


Oregon


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.


Pennsylvania


Every Friday - LVCA 7 & 9 pm Blitz Events Open/U1200 (BLZ) NOTE: Closed 3/7 & 5/18. 8SS, G/5 d2. St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown, PA 18104. EF: $5, Prizes: Open and U1200, Min- imum 50% Returned. 1st-70%, 2nd-30% AND will ADD PRIZES if 12 or more players per section, 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@le highvalleychessclub.org, www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/.


Every Saturday - LVCA QUADS/RBO U1200 Quads + G/7 d3 G/40 d5 Quads, 3-RR. Reg.: 1-1:45, Rds.: 2 pm, then asap. Site: Holy Trin- ity 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 (BLZ) Event Rd. 1: 6:15 pm or asap. Prizes: 50% of entries, 1st-70%, 2nd-30%, more


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