See previous issue for TLAs appearing February 1-14
APR. 25-27, 2014 National Junior High (K-9) Championship See Nationals.
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. Idaho
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! FEB. 15-17, 2014 Idaho Closed State Championship IDAHO RESIDENTS ONLY! Chief TD: Barry Eacker. Shilo Inn, 1586 Blue Lakes Blvd. No., Twin Falls, ID 83301. 6SS, 30/120 d5, SD/60 d5. Annual ICA Business mtg beginning at 8:30 AM prior to rnd 3. Rounds: 9, 4, 10, 4:30, 8, 3. One 1/2 pt Bye, Rounds 1-5. One zero-point bye available in last round. Must Notify TD before rnd. 2 pairing. Reg & Ck in: 7:30 -8:30 Sat Feb 15. One Section: Open. EF: $25 if registered by February 9, 2014. $20 for Seniors (60+) and Juniors (under 18) if registered by February 9, 2014. $30 for EVERYONE if registered after February 9, 2014. Current USCF and ICA membership required (ICA rates posted online at
www.idahochessassociation.org.)Prizes: Trophies or plaques, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall – 1st, X; 1st-2nd, A thru F; 1st Junior; 1st Senior; 1st Unrated. HR: call Darlene and mention chess tournament at 208-737-6280. Do not register for hotel online. Calling Darlene gives ICA credit and allows us to have the event at this site. Contact: Barry Eacker,
mol@q.com, 208- 733-6186, 963 Delmar Dr., Twin Falls, ID 83301. NC. NS. W.
Illinois
ChessIQ Academy & Chess Center a friendly environment to learn and play chess! USCF rated tournaments every week, Grandmaster lectures and simuls monthly, team events, and scholastic camps. Private and group lessons available onsite and at your location. Contact us at 847.423.8626 or
sevan@chessiq.com. Visit our website at
www.chessiq.com for our full schedule of events. Located at 5500 W Touhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077 across the street from the Village Crossing Shopping Center.
Touch Move Chess Center We offer Private lessons,lectures (adults and kids), Friday night Blitz,Simuls, Open and Scholastic tournaments, Chess camps, and more! Open Wednesday- Sunday (hours vary). Lectures from beginners- advanced. Send email to
tmchesscenter@hotmail.com or call us (773) 627-2759. Located 5639 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60660. Visit us on
www.Tmchesscenter.com.
FEB. 16, 98th Knights Quest Come join the monthly Quest – now in its 9th year with prize$ and free wi-fi. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2875 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL. Sec- tions: Open&U1400 (K-12 & Adults), 4 rds. G/45 (G/40 d5); U1000 & U600 (K-8) 4 rds. G/30 (G/25 d5). EF: $30 by 2/10, $35 by 2/14, $40 after. Awards: Open $50 – 40 – 30, Trophies Top 6 U1400, U1000 & U600, Top Team in U1000 & U600, participation award all U600. On-siteReg: 11:00- 11:30 am. Rds: 1 at 12:00 pm, rest ASAP. Online Reg/info: www.
rknights.org.
FEB. 21-23 OR 22-23, 2014 U.S. Amateur Team North See Nationals.
MAR. 8, 12th Annual Mark Oestreich Memorial Tournament Time control 30/70, then 40/60 d0. No sudden death. Salem Community Center, 416 Oglesby St., Salem, IL. EF: $15.00. Prize fund: $360.00, based on 30. 1st $80, 2nd $40. A,B,C, D/E/Unr $60.00 each. Reg.: 8:00- 9:15. Rounds: 9:30, 1:00, 5:00. Entries: Jim Davies 314-721-4967, 7358 Shaftesbury, St. Louis, MO 63130.
jandadavies@sbcglobal.net.
MAR. 9, 99th Knights Quest Come join the monthly Quest – now in its 9th year with prize$ and free wi-fi. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2875 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL. Sec- tions: Open&U1400 (K-12 & Adults), 4 rds. G/45 (G/40 d5); U1000 & U600 (K-8) 4 rds. G/30 (G/25 d5). EF: $30 by 3/3, $35 by 3/7, $40 after. Awards: Open $50 – 40 – 30, Trophies Top 6 U1400, U1000 & U600, Top Team in U1000 & U600, participation award all U600. On-siteReg: 11:00- 11:30 am. Rds: 1 at 12:00 pm, rest ASAP. Online Reg/info: www.
rknights.org.
MAR. 14-16 OR 15-16, 18th annual Mid-America Open (MO) See Grand Prix.
A State Championship Event! MAR. 14-16, 2014 Illinois K-8 State Championships 7SS, Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173, (847)605-1234, rooms: $95 (single-quad), Free Wi-Fi at hotel, free park- ing, Near Woodfield Mall. Four Sections – K-1 (G/25 d5), Grades 2-3 (G/40 d5), Grades 4-5 (G/55 d5), Grades 6-8 (G/55 d5). Entry Fee: $35 postmarked by 2/24/14 USPS (or $35 on-line by 2/24, 6 pm); $50 post- marked 3/11/14 or On-Line by 3/13/14, 6 pm, or on-site by 3/14/14 (on-site entries after 3/14/14 cannot be guaranteed pairing for round 1, instead they may receive 1/2 point bye round 1). Must be current USCF member by 8:30 am, 3/15 to be paired. Checks payable only to Chess Weekend. Awards:Individual: 1st –25th Place in each section (K-1, 2- 3, 4-5, 6-8) INDIVIDUAL SECTION WINNER WILL ALSO RECEIVE AN IPAD MINI. Grade Awards: 1st-2nd each grade. Class Awards: 1st-2nd Place with several classes per section. Commemorative medal or ribbon to all players. Teams: 1st-10th Place in each section. Special Sportsman- ship trophy!Schedule: Opening Ceremony Sat., 3/15/14 at 9:30 am. K-1: Sat. 10-12:30-2-3:30, Sun. 9-10:30-12:30; Grades 2-3: Sat. 10- 12:30-2:30-4:30 Sun. 9-11-1; Grades 4-5 & Grades 6-8: Sat.
10-12:45-3:15-5:45 Sun. 9-11:30-2. Side Events:Bughouse Tourna- ment – Fri, 3/14/14, 6:15 – 7:45 pm. EF at site only: $20 per team ($10 for individuals and we help you create a team) FREE INDIVIDUAL BUG- HOUSE ENTRY WITH RECEIPT FOR BOTH BLITZ & PUZZLE SOLVING! Registration closes at 6 pm, Fri, 3/14/14. One section only, K-8. Bughouse Awards: 1st-3rd Place. Blitz Tournament – 5 SS, G/5 d0; Fri, 3/14/14, 8-9:30 pm, $15 postmarked by 2/24/14 or on-line 2/24/14 until 6 pm, $20 on-site or on-line until 3/14/14. Registration on site closes at 7:30 pm, 3/14/14. Blitz Awards: Individual: 1st-5th plus class awards. Puz- zle Solving Contest: Sat. 3/15/14, 6:30 pm, Puzzle Solving Prizes: 1st-5th overall; 1st-5th U1000, EF: USPS: $15 postmarked by 2/24/14 or On-line until 2/24/14, 6 pm. $20 on-line by 3/15/14, 6pm or at site. Awards Ceremony for Blitz/Bughouse/Puzzle Solving: Sun, 9 am. K- 8 Awards Ceremony: Sun, 3/16/12, 5:30-7 pm. Enter tournament on line (except Bughouse) at
http://chessweekend.com. Checks payable only to Chess Weekend (no checks to USCF): Mail registrations with name-contact info-grade-birthday-team/school-uscf ID & exp.-address- city-zip- e-mail address-coach name & contact info to: Glenn Panner, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. Updated info/Hotels/On-Line Entries: http://
chessweekend.com. $10 service charge for on-site changes, and all refunds. Book Vending by Rochester Chess.
MAR. 29, Springfield Eleventh Annual David Mote Memorial Open 4SS, G/60 d5. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas, Spring- field. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10-12:45-3:00-5:15. Lunch break at 12:15. EF: $17 by 3/26, $20 at site, $2 less to SCC members. Prizes: $$400 b/30. 140-80, 1600-1999 60, 1200-1599 50, Under 1200 40, Unrated 30. Ent/Info: David Long, 401 S. Illinois St., Springfield 62704. 217-726- 2584. Information and directions available at www.springfieldchess
club.com.
APR. 6, 100th Knights Quest Come help us celebrate the 100th edition of Illinois’ longest and most successful monthly tournament - see our website for details and announcements on the festivities. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2875 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL. Sections: Open&U1400 (K-12 & Adults), 4 rds. G/45 (G/40 d5); U1000 & U600 (K-8) 4 rds. G/30 (G/25 d5). EF: $30 by 4/1, $35 by 4/4, $40 after. Awards: Open $50 – 40 – 30, Trophies Top 6 U1400, U1000 & U600, Top Team in U1000 & U600, participation award all U600. On-siteReg: 11:00-11:30 am. Rds: 1 at 12:00 pm, rest ASAP. Online Reg/info:
www.rknights.org.
APR. 11-13, 2014 All-Girls National Championships presented by the Kasparov Chess Foundation in association with the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation & USCF See Nationals.
MAY 22-26, 23-26, 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Chicago Open See Grand Prix.
JULY 2-6, 3-6, 4-6 OR JUNE 30-JULY 6, 42nd Annual World Open (VA)
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 9-14, 3rd Annual Washington International (MD) See Maryland.
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.
MAY 23-25 OR 24-25, 56th Gem City Open (OH) See Grand Prix.
Iowa
MAR. 14-16 OR 15-16, 18th annual Mid-America Open (MO) See Grand Prix.
APR. 19-20, Heart of America Spring - Class Championships (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.
APR. 19-20, Heart of America Spring - Class Championships (MO) See Grand Prix.
MAY 22-26, 23-26, 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Chicago Open (IL)
See Grand Prix. Kentucky
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.
MAY 23-25 OR 24-25, 56th Gem City Open (OH) 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.
MAR. 21-23, Susan Polgar New Orleans Boys & Girls Scholastic Hilton Garden Inn, 1001 South Peters St., New Orleans, LA 70130. 6 Rd. SS G/45 d5 scholastic up to 8 sections: USCF Rated Secs. grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 & 9-12, sep. for Girls & Boys (T.D. may combine any sec.w/ < 10 players); Side events: 3 hour chess camp (max. 30); GM Polgar Simul (max 20 bds.); Blitz Championship, G/5 d0, K-6 and 7-12; Bughouse; Puzzle Solving Championship; “Breakfast with Susan”. Schedule: Rds. Sat., 3/22: 10-12-2, Sun 3/23:10-12-2:15; Side events: Fri 3/21 - Camp 2-5 p.m.; Puzzles, 6 p.m., Bughouse 7 p.m.; Sat. 3/22 - Simul 4 p.m., Blitz 7 p.m.; Sun 3/23 - Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Awards: side event awards before rds 4 & 5; main event awards 4 p.m. Prizes: Over $100,000 in Web- ster U. Scholarships, tablet computers & chess prizes; Trophies to at least top 5 ea. sec. (more poss. in lg secs.; top 20% based on pre-reg. as of 2/21); Side event awards: Blitz - top 3 boys & top 3 girls ea. sec.; Bug- house - top 3 teams. Puzzles - top 3 in rating gps. Under 800, Under 1500 & Open. All players receive commemorative medals. Team awards: top
SOUTHERN CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS
March 28-30 or 29-30, Orlando $12,500 projected prizes, $10,000 minimum
AtWyndham Orlando Resort- hotel renovation now complete, we expect no disturbances. See TLA this issue or
chesstour.com.
Master (2200/up): $1000-500-300-200, clear/tiebreak win $100. Expert (2000-2199): $1000-500-300-200. Class A (1800-1999): $1000-500-300-200. Class B (1600-1799): $1000-500-300-200, unrated limit $650. Class C (1400-1599): $800-400-250-150, unrated limit $500. Class D (1200-1399): $700-400-250-150, unrated limit $350. ClassE(Under 1200): $400-200-100, unrated limit $200, trophies
to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Rated players may play up one section. Unrated may enter A through E.
MIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZES: $400-200.
www.uschess.org
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