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APR. 19-20, Heart of America Spring - Class Championships (MO) See Grand Prix.


California, Northern


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 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 2/20, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W.


FEB. 23, 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 2/20, 48 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W.


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.


MAR. 2, Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) See Grand Prix.


MAR. 7-9 OR 8-9, 21st annual Western Class Championships (CA-S)


See Grand Prix.


MAR. 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 3/5, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/sacramento. NS. NC. W.


MAR. 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 3/5, 48 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/sacramento. NS. NC. W.


MAR. 8, CalNorth Weibel Chess Youth Quads Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Two Sections: U900 G/30 d0, Over 900 G/45 d5. Info & Entry Form at: www.CalNorthYouthChess.org/Applications/SpringQuads2014. Open to all scholastic players who are USCF members. Trophies to all winners of each Quad. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. Kirshner, Ph.D., Alan@CalNorthYouthChess.org, (510) 659-0358.


MAR. 9, 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 3/6, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W.


MAR. 9, 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 3/6, 48 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W.


MAR. 14-16 OR 15-16, Bay Area Chess FM Eric Schiller Cham- pionship


See Grand Prix.


MAR. 16, Bay Area Chess Milpitas Blitz (BLZ) 10x G/4 d1. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Reg.: 5-5:45p, Games 6-8. 2 Sects: Prizes: Regular: 75% of EFs; Kids: trophies for plus score. EF: $10, after 3/12 $15. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/blitz. NS. NC.


MAR. 16, San Mateo County Championship (PK-12) Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. 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 3/12. 3/13-14 +10, after 3/14 +20. Open to all USCF mems. Info: BayAreaChess.com/sanmateo. NS. NC. W.


MAR. 16, San Mateo County Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 4:45p. Games: 5-7p. EF: 25 by 3/13, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/sanmateo. NS. NC. W.


MAR. 22, Chess4Less Kids Bay Area 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 3/19, 34 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC.


MAR. 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 3/19, 34 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC.


MAR. 23, 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 3/20, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W.


MAR. 23, 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 3/20, 48 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W.


MAR. 30, Contra Costa County Championship (PK-12) Courtyard Marriott, San Ramon, CA 94583. 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 3/26. 3/27-28 +10, after 3/28 +20. Open to all USCF mems. Info: BayAreaChess.com/contracosta. NS. NC. W.


MAR. 30, Contra Costa County 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 3/27, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/sanramon. NS. NC. W.


APR. 4-6 OR 5-6, Bay Area Chess NM Michael Aigner Spring Championship See Grand Prix.


APR. 5, CalNorth Tierra Linda Chess Youth Quads Tierra Linda Middle School, 750 Dartmouth Ave., San Carlos, CA. Two Sec- tions: U900 G/30 d0, Over 900 G/45 d5. Info & Entry Form at: www.CalNorthYouthChess.org/Applications/SpringQuads2014. Open to all scholastic players who are USCF members. Trophies to all winners of each Quad. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. Kirshner, Ph.D., Alan@CalNorthYouthChess.org, (510) 659-0358.


CHECK OUT USCF’S CORRESPONDENCE CHESS RATED EVENTS!


2014 Open Correspondence Chess Golden Knights Championship $800 FIRST PRIZE


(PLUS TITLE OF USCF’S GOLDEN KNIGHTS CHAMPION AND PLAQUE) 2ND PLACE $500 • 3RD $300 • 4TH THRU 10TH PLACE $100 EACH • ENTRY FEE: $25


These USCF Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all USCF members who reside on the North American continent, islands, or Hawaii, as well as those USCF members with an APO or FPO address. USCF members who reside outside of the North Am erican continent are welcome to participate in e-mail events. Your USCF membership must remain current for the duration of the event, and entry fees must be paid in U.S. dollars. Those new to USCF Corre spond ence Chess, please estimate your strength: Class A: 1800-1999 (very strong); Class B: 1600-1799 (strong); Class C: 1400-1599 (intermediate); Class D: 1399 and below (beginner level). Note: Prize fund based on 200 entries and may be decreased pro- portionately per number of entries assigned.


2014 E-mail Correspondence Chess Electronic Knights Championship (SEVEN-PLAYER SECTIONS, ONE GAME WITH EACH OF SIX OPPONENTS.)


$800 FIRST PRIZE (PLUS TITLE OF USCF’S ELECTRONIC KNIGHTS CHAMPION AND PLAQUE) 2ND PLACE $500 • 3RD $300 • 4TH THRU 10TH PLACE $100 EACH • ENTRY FEE: $25


These USCF Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all USCF members with e-mail access. Your USCF membership must remain cur- rent for the duration of the event, and entry fees must be paid in U.S. dollars. Maximum number of tournament entries allowed for the year for each player is ten. Note: Prize fund based on 200 entries and may be decreased proportionately per number of entries assigned.


TO ENTER: 800-903-USCF(8723) OR FAX 931-787-1200 OR ONLINE AT WWW.USCHESS.ORG Name_________________________________________ USCF ID#_______________________________________


Address _______________________________________ City___________________ State ___ ZIP ____________ Phone __________________________ E-mail____________________________________ Est. Rating __________ Credit card # (VISA, MC, Disc., AMEX) _________________________________________ Exp. date ____________


V-code ________________ MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO U.S. CHESS AND MAIL TO: JOAN DUBOIS, USCF, PO BOX 3967, CROSSVILLE, TN 38557 ____


❑Check here if you do not wish to have an opponent who is incarcerated. *Note: This may slow down your assignment.


Correspondence Chess Matches (two players) TWO OR SIX-GAME OPTIONS. ENTRY FEE: $5.


❑WIN A CORRESPONDENCE CHESS TROPHY Four-player, double round-robinwith class-level pairings.


1st-place winner re ceives a trophy. ENTRY FEE: $10.


❑VICTOR PALCIAUSKAS PRIZE TOURNAMENTS Seven-player class-level pairings, one game with each


of six opponents. 1st-place winner receives $130 cash prize and a certificate signed by Victor Palciauskas. ENTRY FEE: $25.


❑JOHN W. COLLINS MEMORIAL CLASS TOURNAMENTS Four-player, double round-robin with class-level


pairings (unrateds welcome). 1st-place winner receives a John W. Collins certificate. ENTRY FEE: $7.


Email Rated Events (need email access)


❑LIGHTNING MATCH Two players with two or six-game option. ENTRY FEE: $5.


❑SWIFT QUADS Four-player, double round-robin format.


1st-place prize merchandise credit of $30. ENTRY FEE: $10.


❑WALTER MUIR E-QUADS (WEBSERVER CHESS) Four-player, double round-robin webserver format tournament


with class-level pairings. 1st-place receives a certificate. ENTRY FEE: $7.


Please check event(s) selected.


NOTE: Except for Lightning Matches, Swift Quads, Walter Muir E-Quads & Electronic Knights, players will use post office mail, unless opponents agree to use e-mail.


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