Tournament Life / February


APR. 5, 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 4/2, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/fostercity. NS. NC. W.


APR. 5, 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 4/2, 48 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/fostercity. NS. NC. W.


APR. 6, 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 4/3, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/fremont. NS. NC. W.


APR. 6, 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 4/3, 48 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/fremont. NS. NC. W.


APR. 12, 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. Special EF: 20 by 4/9, 25 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/sacramento. NS. NC. W.


APR. 12, 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: 27 by 4/9, 42 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/sacramento. NS. NC. W.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! APR. 12-13 OR 13


CalChess Grades 6-8 State Championship 2014 SFO Airport Hyatt, 1333 Bayshore Hwy., Burlingame, CA 94010. Disc parking. Prizes:Trophies to top 40 players w + score & top 12 teams (in ea section). Medals to all. Sections: K-8<800: Sa 5xG/30 d5. K-8 800- 1199: Su 4xG/45 d5. K-8 1200+: Sa+Su 6xG/75 d5. EF by 4/4: 1-day $48, 2-day $60. Apr 14 Supp & TD disc used. Info: www.CalChessSchol astics.org. CalChess Mem reqd. NS, NC, W.


APR. 13, 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 4/10, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W.


APR. 13, 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 4/10, 48 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! APR. 26-27 OR 27 (BLITZ ON APR. 25) CalChess Scholastic State Championship 2014 Convention Ctr, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Park free. Prizes:Trophies to top 40 players w + score & top 12 teams (in ea section). Medals to all. Sections b/ grades/rating. Gr1-3 <800 Sects: Sa 5xG/30 d5. KG & Gr4-12 <800 Sects: Su 5xG/30 d5. K-12 800+ Sects: Sa+Su 6xG/75 d5 (9-12 1600+: FIDE rated 5xG/90 +30). 6-8 State Champ on Apr 12-13. Blitz, G/5 d0; F 6-8p. Bughouse Sa 6-8p. EF by 4/18: 1-day $48, 2-day $60. Blitz/Bugh: $12. Apr 14 Supp & TD disc used. Info: www.CalChessScholastics.org. Quest: ask@BayAreaChess. com. USCF/CalChess Mem reqd. NS. NC. W.


MAY 17, 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.


California, Southern


The Los Angeles Chess Club The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710 * www.LAChessClub.com. Saturdays: 10am-10 pm (Intermediate class + 2 Tournaments). Sundays: 11-7 & 1-5 pm (Junior class + 2 Tour - naments) – Details on our web site. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm (Intermediate/Advanced Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025. (4 blocks W of 405, SW corner of Santa Monica & Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant). Group Classes * Tournaments * Private (1:1) Lessons.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 1&2, 8&9, 15&16, 22&23, LACC - Sat & Sun G/61 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 Sections: Open & U1600. EF: $55 ($35 LACC memb; siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


FEB. 1, 8, 15, 22, LACC - Saturday G/61 3SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 2 Sections: Open & U1600. EF: $30 ($20 memb, $10 no prizes; siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


FEB. 1, 8, 15, 22, LACC - Saturday Nite Blitzathon $250 (BLZ) 7DSS, G/5 d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). Blitz-rated. Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: $250 Guaranteed! 1st: $100; 2nd: $50; 3rd: $25; 4th: $15; U1800: $30; U1600 $30. Park- ing: Free on streets &, BoA, or basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


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FEB. 2, 9, 16, 23, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs. 4 separate events – 3 Sections: >900, <900, <500, 5SS, G/30 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; Prizes:Trophies (top 3 each section) & medals; each player receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets & basement. Free pizza & juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChess Club.com or Mick@LAChessClub.com.


FEB. 2, 9, 16, 23, LACC - Sunday G/61 3SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 2 Sections: Open & U1600. EF: $30 ($20 memb, $10 no prizes; siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


FEB. 9, Palm Springs Chess Festival: Adults (18+) 5SS, G/30 d5. Palm Springs Pavilion, CA 92262. Sects of 16 players each based on age/rating. Choice of cash or trophy prize sections. Cash Prize b/16 player sect (EF $40): $200-100-60. Trophy Prize (EF $35): Players w/plus score. Sched: Reg.: 9-9:45, Rds.: 10-11:20-1-2:20-3:40. EF after 1/31 +10, after 2/7 +20. Info: BayAreaChess.com/palms. NS. NC. W.


FEB. 9, Palm Springs Chess Festival: Youth (under 18) 5SS, G/30 d5. Palm Springs Pavilion, CA 92262. Trophies: Players w/plus score, medals to others. 5 sects b/age: 4-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-18. Sched: Reg.: 9-9:45, Rds.: 10-11:20-1-2:20-3:40. EF: $25, after 1/31 +10, after 2/7 +20. Info: BayAreaChess.com/palms. NS. NC. W.


FEB. 9, February Boys Scholastic Championship 3 Sections: >900, <900, <500. 5SS, G/30 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $35 ($25 LACC memb, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC memb). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; Prizes: Trophies (top 3 each section) & medals; each player receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets& basement. Free Pizzas & Juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or Mick@LAChessClub.com.


FEB. 9, February Girls Scholastic Championship 3 Sections: >500, <500, <300. 5SS, G/30 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $35 ($25 LACC memb, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC memb). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; Prizes: Trophies (top 3 each section) & medals; each player receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets & basement. Free Pizzas & Juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or Mick@LAChessClub.com.


FEB. 15-16, Marcel Duchamp Memorial See Grand Prix.


FEB. 15-17 OR 16-17, 3rd Annual Recession Buster Open See Grand Prix.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 18, 25, MAR. 4, 11, Temecula Chess Club Tuesday Nights 4SS, G/75 d5. Temecula Chess Club, 29275 Santiago Rd., Temecula, CA 92591. EF: $30. $15 for Temecula Chess Club Members. Unr: Free Entry for Unrated Players. Rds.: 7:00pm. Ent:www.temeculachesscom/events. INFO: Guy Reams info@temeculachess.com. www.temeculachess.com.


FEB. 23, Westwood Winter Open See Grand Prix.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 27-28, Top 100 USCF List Scholastic Invitational NOTE CHANGES: (Open to 200 Paid Players).5-RR, G/75 d5 (top 2 sec- tions 3-RR, G/120 d5) Orange County Great Park Hangar 244 (Same site as US Junior Congress), Irvine, CA. 92612. Open to players on a USCF Top 100 list (On January or February 2014 List). Players will be divided into sections by rating – top 2 sections are 4 players quads and the rest are 6 players hexes. RDS.: Hexes Thurs: 10am-1:30pm, Fri: 9am-12:30pm- 3:30pm, Quads Thurs: 10am Fri: 9am-2pm. EF: $45 by 2/26, $25 less if also playing in the National Chess Congress. PRIZES: Chess merchan- dise valued at $100 1 st, $75 2nd in each Hex or Quad from vendor at Congress. ENT: www.hanleychessacademy.com. INFO: Joe Hanley, 714- 925-3195 or hanleychessacademy@gmail.com.


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


MAR. 7-9 OR 8-9, 21st annual Western Class Championships See Grand Prix.


MAR. 8, Western Class Championships Blitz (BLZ) 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Sheraton Agoura Hills (see West- ern Class). 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 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes.


APR. 4-6, 2014 National High School (K-12) Championship See Nationals.


APR. 4-6, Temecula Chess Club Spring Open See Grand Prix.


OCT. 3-5, Temecula Chess Club Fall Open See Grand Prix.


Colorado


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 8-9, Manitou Springs: Colorado Springs Open 5-SS, Rds. 1-2 G/90 d5; Rds. 3-5 G/90, 30 sec increment. Manitou Springs City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave. One open section. EF: $35 if rec’d by March 6, $40 at site. $9 EF discount for juniors, seniors, unrated. Additional $5 discount for Supporting Members of Colorado Springs Chess Club. CSCA required, ($15, jrs & srs 10), OSA. Cash prizes per entries. Registration: 8:30 - 9:30 AM. Rds.: 10, 2:30, 7:00; 9:00 AM, 3:00. Note: Daylight Sav- ings Time starts Sunday morning. Entries to Richard Buchanan, 1 Sutherland Rd., Manitou Springs, CO 80829. Phone (719) 685-1984 or e- mail buckpeace@pcisys.net . COLORADO TOUR EVENT.


Connecticut


Mar. 1, 2014 Planet Earth Chess Championship 4SS, G/45 d5. USCF Dual rated. Taste of India, 139 South Main St., West Hartford, CT 06107, www.tasteofindiawh.com. TWO SECTIONS: Open and Under-1600 (based on March supplement) OPEN SECTION: Trophies to 1st (with title of Planet Earth Chess Champion!), 2nd, Top Under 2000 and Top Under 1800. UNDER-1600: Trophies to 1st, Top Under 1300, Top Grades 1-4, Top Grades 5-8. ALSO: Trophy for “Biggest Upset” from either section (i.e. for winning despite the biggest rating deficit). Conven- tional tiebreaks to determine place prizes. Entry Fee: $25 in advance (does not include lunch, but restaurant has a $12 lunch buffet, or there is a pizza place next door) or $30 (cash) on site. Student discount of $5 for K-12 play- ers. Rounds: 10:30, lunch break, 12:45, 2:30, 4:15. Limit one bye. USCF Membership Required. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible. Entries: Doug Fiske, 20 Glen Hollow, West Hartford, CT 06117 (checks payable to “New Britain Chess Club” and mailed by 2/25/14). Information required: Name, section, USCF ID, USCF Expiration, 1/2 point bye requested. Questions: Derek Meredith (860)250-6040.


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 (MA)


See Grand Prix.


MAR. 28-30 OR 29-30, 8th annual Long Island Open (NY) See Grand Prix.


APR. 16-20, 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, 8th annual Philadelphia Open (PA)


See Grand Prix.


MAY 16-18 OR 17-18, 22nd annual New York State Open (NY) 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. Delaware


FEB. 22-23, Delaware State Open Chess Championship See Grand Prix.


APR. 16-20, 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, 8th annual Philadelphia Open (PA)


See Grand Prix. Florida


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Boca Raton Chess Club Friday nights, G/85 d5 Tournament, one game a week for 4 weeks. www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351.


Broward Chess Club 909 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Every Friday Blitz, USCF RATED.Hours: 7pm – 11pm, THU - SAT.Info: 954-530-6674. WWW.BROWARDCHESSCLUB.COM.


Epicure Grand Prix Series at Miami Country Day Scholastic and Non-Scholastic Sections. More info at: www.bocachess.com or call 561-479-0351.


Pine Crest School Grand Prix Series in Boca Raton Scholastic and Non-Scholastic Sections. More info at: www.bocachess.com or call 561-479-0351.


FEB. 14-16 OR 15-16, Presidents Weekend Championship 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 See Grand Prix.


See Grand Prix.


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


AUG. 9-14, 3rd Annual Washington International (MD) See Maryland.


SEPT. 14-21, 2014 U.S. Senior Open See Nationals.


Georgia See Nationals.


FEB. 14-16 OR 15-16, 2014 U.S. Amateur Team Championship - South


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


MAR. 7-9 OR 8-9, 2014 Boris Kogan Memorial See Grand Prix.


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


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