See previous issue for TLAs appearing February 1-14


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 dueswith 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. 1,15, 29, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tournaments! 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- 442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5.


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/85 d5. 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. 5, 12, 19, 26, Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed Night Chess! Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 Nor- ris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members $3. Reg.: 7-7:25 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org.


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. One bye available, request at entry. NOW ALSO FIDE RAPID RATED!


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 6, 13, 20, 27, APR. 3, 7th Long Island CC March Open 5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all.$(b/20): $100-80. Top U-2000, U- 1500/unr. $50 ea. EF(cash only): $35. Non-LICC members +$10. Reg.: 6:40-7:10 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:15 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1- 5. Info: www.lichessclub.com. NS. Skittles rm.


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 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. 15, Marshall Saturday 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.


MAR. 16, PS 77 Lower Lab Chess Tournament - All proceeds go to school. 1700 3rd Ave., New York, NY. Starter (unrated): 4-SS, G/25 d5 open to unrated in K-1. Trophies to all. Learner (unrated): 4-SS, G/25 d5 open to unrated in K-5. Trophies to top quarter, medals to others. Achiever: 4-SS, G/25 d5 open to U400 in K-3. Trophies to top quarter, medals to oth- ers. Expander: 4-SS, G/25 d5 open to U700 in K-5. Trophies to top quarter, medals to others. Sharper: 4-SS, G/40 d5 open to U1000 in K- 8. Trophies to top quarter, medals to others. Leader: 4-SS, G/55 d5- open to 900 to 1299 in K-12. Trophies to top quarter, medals to others. Advancer: 3-SS, G/70 d5 open to 1200 to 1699 in K-12. Trophies to top quarter, medals to others. Master: 3-SS, G/70 d5 open to 1600+ in K- 12. $$ prizes. All: Round 1 at 10:00am, then ASAP. Entry Fee: Online $35 by 9PM by Wednesday before, $45 by 6PM on day before, $55 at site. Free entry to 1800+. Team plaque for each section except Starter and Mas- ter. Blitz playoff for perfect scores. Free Team rooms for schools with most players. More info Email: ps77chess@gmail.com. Register at https://low- erlabpta.wufoo.com/forms/z7x2m9/.


MAR. 16, Marshall Sunday 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. U1800 ($240/18): $120-65, U1500 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.


MAR. 18, Marshall Masters! See Grand Prix.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 19, 26, APR. 2, 9, 16, Marshall Wednesday U1400! 5-SS, G/85 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50, members $30. ($450/24): $240-120, U1100 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7 pm each Wed. Limit two byes, request by Rd 3. www.marshallchess club.org.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 19, 26, APR. 2, 9, 16, Marshall Wednesday U2000! 5-SS, 30/85 d5, SD/1 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50, members $30. ($450/24): $240-120, U1700 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7 pm each Wed. Limit two byes, request by Rd. 3. www.marshall chessclub.org.


MAR. 20, 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. One bye available, request at entry.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 20, 27, APR. 3, 10, 17, Marshall FIDE Thursdays! 5-SS, G/120 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. 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. Limit 2 byes, request by rd. 3. www.marshallchessclub.org.


MAR. 21-23, 22-23 OR 23, NEW! Marshall March Super FIDE GP! See Grand Prix.


MAR. 22, Marshall Saturday U1800! 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($300/24): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: 1- 2:45-4:30-6:15. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchess club.org.


MAR. 22-23, 15th Annual Bruce Bowyer Memorial See Grand Prix.


MAR. 23, 15th Annual Bruce Bowyer Memorial Scholastic Tourna- ment 5SS, G/30 d5. Hotel New Yorker, 8th Avenue & 34 St., NYC, NY, tel: 212- 971-0101. Open to all students thru grade 12. EF: $10. $$Gtd: $200-$125-$75, U1800 $50, U1600 $40, U1400 $30, U1200 $25. Trophy to winner, tiebreak order: Cumulative, Median, Solkoff. All players receive a medal. Reg.: 10:15-10:45. Rds.: 11am-12:30-2:30-4pm-5:30. Entries MUST be received by MAR 19th! Ck/MO payable to: Pat Bowyer (be sure to specify Scholastic), c/o PAR Group Inc., 119 N. Park Ave., Suite 303, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Limited to first 70 players, no door ents. Pro- vide name,school, USCF rating, ID#, & exp. NOTE: You MUST bring clocks and sets, none will be provided.


MAR. 27, Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! See Grand Prix.


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


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


MAR. 29, Marshall Saturday 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.


MAR. 30, Marshall Sunday 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. U1800 ($240/18): $120-65, U1500 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.


APR. 1, 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!


APR. 3, 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. One bye available, request at entry. NOW ALSO FIDE RAPID RATED!


APR. 5, 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: $45, members $25. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar shallchessclub.org. Limited to 30 players!


APR. 6, 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: $45, members $25. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7.One bye available, request at entry. www.marshall chessclub.org. Limited to 30 players!


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! APR. 7, 14, 21, 28, MAY 5, Marshall Monday U1600! 5-SS, G/85 d5. 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.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! APR. 7, 14, 21, 28, MAY 5, 12, 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.


APR. 10, 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. One bye available, request at entry. NOW ALSO FIDE RAPID RATED!


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! APR. 11, 18, 25, MAY 2, 9, Marshall Friday Afternoon FIDE! 5-SS, G/120 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $30, Members $20. ($300 b/24): $150-75, U2000 $75. 2 byes OK, commit before round 3. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: 1PM each Friday. FIDE rated. Limit 2 byes, request by rd. 3. www.marshallchessclub.org.


APR. 12, Marshall Saturday U1800! 4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($300/24): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $45, members $25. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: 1- 2:45-4:30-6:15. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchess club.org. Limited to 30 players!


APR. 13, 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: $45, members $25. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7.One bye available, request at entry. www.marshall chessclub.org. Limited to 30 players!


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.


MAY 16-18 OR 17-18, 22nd annual New York State Open See Grand Prix.


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


JUNE 27-29 OR 28-29, 3rd annual World Open Women’s Cham- pionship (VA) See Grand Prix.


JUNE 27-29, 6th annual World Open Senior Amateur (VA) See Virginia.


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.


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


North Carolina


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


JUNE 27-29 OR 28-29, 3rd annual World Open Women’s Cham- pionship (VA) See Grand Prix.


JUNE 27-29, 6th annual World Open Senior Amateur (VA) See Virginia.


JOE BALL: Tournament Director 1979-2013 Thank you, New York Players, for supporting my monthly chess tournaments. -over 500 without a cancellation -hosted the 1985 Elementary Nationals Due to lack of interest in my monthly tournaments, I must bid adieu with grace and complete satisfaction. I hereby RETIRE.


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