See previous issue for TLAs appearing February 1-14


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 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. Awards Cere- mony: Approx. 7 PM Sunday. Special Events: National Junior High Bughouse Championship: Thursday 11 AM; EF: (Onsite only) $25 per team. Bughouse registration ends at 10 AM Thurs. National Junior High Blitz Championship: G/5 d0;Thursday 5 PM; EF: $15 per player, $20 after 13 April or onsite. Scholastic Meeting: 3 PM Saturday. Par- ents 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 sections. Trophies for Parent/Friends - partic- ipantandstudent combinedresults.Please see the Tournament Information Page on the web site to see when Team Rooms become available and for TeamRoomcontact 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 Junior High, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Additional details, updates, corrections and on-line regis- tration: www.uschess.org/tournaments/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. G/5 d0;Thursday 5 PM; EF $15 per player, $20 after April 27 or onsite. Scholastic Meeting: 3 PM Saturday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, G/30 d5, [Onsite registration only – by Sat. 10 AM] Rounds Satur- day: 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 mem- bership required. Questions: Ashley Knight aknight@uschess.org or at 931.787.1234 ext. 138. Mail entries to: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn: 2014 Elementary, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. See the Information Page for additional details, updates, corrections and on-line reg- istration: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.com or fax (702) 933- 9112. NS. NC. W.


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 guaran- teed) 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.


SEPT. 14-21, FLORIDA 2014 U.S. Senior Open 6SS, G/90 increment 30. Aboard the Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas out of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Open to USCF members born on or before Sep- tember 15, 1964. $$5,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund. $1,250-800-500-300, U2300 $500-300, U2000 $300-150, U1800 $300-150, U1500/UNR $300- 150. Commemorative Clocks top 3. Trophies top age 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and over 75. Top finisher born on or before January 1, 1954 will be the official USCF entrant to the World Senior Championship in Kalabaka, Greece 10/25-11/6. EF: $125 with cruise reservation. Rounds: Monday to Saturday one round daily at 1:30 pm. In order to accommodate port visits up to two 1/2 point byes or 1 full point bye may be requested in any of the first 4 rounds. You must book your cruise with Card Player Cruises at 888-999-4880 or 702-655-0919 or on line at www. CardPlayerCruises.com/brochures/2014/booking-eastcarib2014.html. Info: www.VegasChessFestival.com/senior2014/ or Alan Losoff 702- 510-8882. NS. W. NC.


Grand Prix


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 14-16 OR 15-16, FLORIDA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) Presidents Weekend Championship 5SS, G/120 d5 (2-day Option Rd. 1 G/60 d5). La Quinta Inn and Suites, 3701 N. University Dr., Coral Springs. $$6,700 b/200 paid entries, 60% min. Gtd. Open: $800/Trophy-500-400, U2300 $300, U2200/UNR. $200. FIDE rated, USCF rules used. U2100: $600/Trophy-400-300, U2000 $200. U1800: $600/Trophy-400-300, U1700 $200. U1500: $600/Trophy-400-300, U1400 $200. U1000:Trophies for 1st to 4th & 1st U850, Medals to all oth- ers. Unr. may enter Open or U1000 only. EF: $69 by Feb. 11, $10 more later and on-site, GMs & IMs free ($69 deducted from prize). U1000 section $35 by Feb. 11, $10 more later and on-site. Re-entry cash prize sections $35. Reg.: Ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Rds.: 3-Day 1st Rd. Fri. 7:30, 2- Day 1st Rd. Sat 10, Rds. 2-5 Sat. 1:15, 6:30, Sun. 9:30, 2:30. 2 1/2 pt. byes, if req’d before rd. 2. Blitz Tourn: G/5 d0, Sunday at 7:45 p.m.; EF $10 for those in main tourn., $20 for all others. HR: $116.10 by Cut-off Date,


An American Classic! A Heritage Event!


Includes free breakfast & Internet, 954-753-9000, Ext. 6. Ent: Boca RatonChess Club, 2385 Executive Ctr. Dr., Ste. 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. $10 service charge for refunds. Online entry & add’l info: www.boca chess.com, 561-479-0351. Chess Magnet School JGP for G/120 rds.


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: rmmegginson@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 Chess Tour 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. 15-16, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Marcel Duchamp Memorial 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 sections: Open/U1800. EF: $70 at the door ($65 if notified by 2/14); $60 LACC mem- bers ($55 if notified by 2/14); Siblings 1/2, $30 new LACC members, Free new LACC Life members! Reg.: Sat. 10-11:30 am. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each


CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE Visit www.chesstour.com for late news,


results, games, minimum ratings, entries, etc. To be added to our email list, see chesscalendar.com. Most tournaments have alternate schedules


playing less or more days than listed below. Asterisk means full details in this issue-


otherwise, see future issues or our website. Events in red offer FIDE norm possibilities. ONLINE ENTRY: www.chessaction.com.


3/1-2: NY State Scholastics, Saratoga Springs NY* 3/7-9: Western Class Championships, Agoura Hills CA* 3/14-16: Eastern Class Championships, Sturbridge MA* 3/14-16: Mid-America Open, Saint Louis MO* 3/28-30 Southern Class, Orlando FL (new date)* 3/28-30: Long Island Open, Holtsville NY* 4/16-20: Philadelphia Open, Philadelphia PA* 5/2-4: Pittsburgh Open, Greensburg PA (new date)* 5/22-26: Chicago Open, Wheeling IL* 6/6-8: Northeast Open, Stamford CT 6/26-30: DC International, Arlington VA* 6/27-29: World Open Senior Amateur, Arlington VA* 6/27-29: World Open Women’s Champ, Arlington VA* 6/28-29: World Open Under 13, Arlington VA* 7/2-6: World Open, Arlington VA* 7/18-20: Pacific Coast Open, Agoura Hills CA 7/18-20: Chicago Class, Wheeling IL 8/1-3: Southern Open, Orlando FL 8/8-10: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA 8/15-17: Cleveland Open, Cleveland OH (new date) 8/22-24: Atlantic Open, Washington DC 8/22-24: Indianapolis Open, Indianapolis IN 8/30-9/1: New York State Championship, Albany NY 9/19-21: Benjamin Franklin Open, Philadelphia PA 10/8-13: Continental Class, Arlington VA 10/17-19: Midwest Class, Wheeling IL 10/24-26: Boardwalk Open, Galloway NJ 11/14-16: Kings Island Open, Mason OH


For later events, see chesstour.com.


www.uschess.org


53


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76