See previous issue for TLAs appearing June 1-14
Hornbeak Bldg., 3rd, Flr., 4450 Medical Dr., 78259. 4SS, Rds. 1-4 G/120 d0. Entry Fee: $40 in two sections Open $350 1st, $125 2nd. Under 1800 $350 1st, $125 2nd, $950 prizes based on 40 players 2/3 gtd. Option play for 1/2 prizes: $23 by 7/23, $28 later and at site: EF JrU19 entry $20 if rcv’d by 6/23. Entries count 2/3 “based on 40 players.” Reg.: 8:15-8:45 am. Rds.: 9-2, 9-2. half pt bye any 1 rd., notice before Rd.2 is paired. Swap and shop used books, equip.: 8:15-8:45 am. Entries: make checks out to SACC, mail PO Box 690576, San Antonio, TX 78269-0576, info:
sanantoniochess.com, 210-383-4997 lhrlouis@
yahoo.com
JULY 26-AUG. 3, JULY 29-AUG. 3 OR JULY 31-AUG. 3, FLORIDA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 115th annual U.S. Open See Nationals.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 1-3 OR 2-3, MARYLAND TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 4th Annual Potomac Open 5SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30” incr, (Rnd 1 G/90 +30” incr) (2-day schedule: rds. 1-2 G/45+30”incr) U1250 & U1000 G/120 d5 (Rds. 1-2 G/60 d5), U1250 3-day Rds. 1&2 G/120 d5. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. $$Based on score. 7 sections: Championship (min. rating of 1900) FIDE rated: 5.0 =$1600, 4.5 =$800, 4.0=$450, 3.5=$175 [min $1500 payout, top score group raised if less than $1500]. U2100: 5.0 =$1500, 4.5 =$700, 4.0=$350, 3.5=$150. U1900: 5.0 =$1200, 4.5 =$650, 4.0=$350, 3.5=$125. U1700: 5.0= $1200, 4.5 = $600, 4.0= $300, 3.5= $100. U1500: 5.0= $1000, 4.5= $500, 4.0= $250, 3.5= $100. U1250 & U1000: 5.0= $500, 4.5= $250, 4.0= $125, 3.5= $50. Additional prizes to clear 1st place, if no 5.0 in section (added to score prize) - Championship: $300; U2100 $200, U1900 $150, U1700 & U1500: $100; U1250 & U1000: $50. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1000, $200 U1250, or $400 in U1500. Sets and boards provided. Clocks provided in the Championship & U2100 sections. Optionally, pairings can be texted to your phone. Free Sunday morning con- tinental breakfast for players. Free parking for day guests. EF: $95 by 7/18, $100 by 7/29, and $105 online only by 7/31, $110 at the door. Special EFs: $35 less for U1250 & U1000, GMs free, $50 deducted from prize, IMs $45 off EF, $20 deducted from prize, $6 off EF if staying at hotel. HR: $89, Rooms may not be avail after 7/18. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7pm, rds Fri 8, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 9 & 3. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 2:15 & 6, Sun 9 & 3. U1250 & U1000 schedule Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 1:15 & 4:00, Sun 9 & 1 U1250 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 7pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 4, Sun 9 & 1. Ent: Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. More information and registration at
http://thepotomacopen.com.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 1-3, 2-3 OR 3, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) Marshall August Super FIDE GP! 5-SS, 40/2 d5 SD/30 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477- 3716. EF: $60, members $40. $$820 gtd: $300-150-100, U2200 $145, U2000 $125. Reg ends 15 min before Rd. 3 schedules: 3 day 8/1 6pm, 8/2-3 12:30-5:30. 2 day 8/2 11am, then merge with 3day (Rd. 1 G/25 d5). 1 day 8/3 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.marshall
chessclub.org.
AUG. 2, FLORIDA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 2014 U.S. National Blitz Championship (BLZ) See Nationals.
AUG. 2, VIRGINIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 11th Harris Pavilion “Open Air” (QC) Loy E. Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110. 5SS, G/20 d3. Two sections: Open: EF: $25 if received by 7/29, $35 at site. Prizes $$800G: $250-150-100. U2000-U1600-U1200-Unr. each $75. Fun (not USCF-rated): EF: $10 if received by 7/29, $15 at site. Prizes: trophies to the top ten. Both: Reg.: 8:30-9:45. Rds.: 10-11-12:30-1:30-2:30. Ent: Harris Pavilion, 9116 Center St., Ste. 103, Manassas, VA 20110. W
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 7-10, 8-10 OR 9-10, MASSACHUSETTS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 44th annual Continental Open 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, 366 Main St. (Rt 20 West), Sturbridge, MA 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking. Experience early 19th century America at Old Sturbridge Village (see
www.osv.org/). Prizes $40,000 based on 280 paid entries (re-entries & U1000 Section count half), minimum $30,000 (75% of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $4000- 2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak win $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1600-800. FIDE. Under 2100: $3000-1500-700-400-200. Under 1900: $3000-1500-700-400-200. Under 1700: $3000-1500-700-400-200. Under 1500: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1300: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1000: $1000-500-300-200-100. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U1000 $300, U1300 $500, U1500 $700, U1700 $900, U1900 $1100, U2100 $1300; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” com- bined score among all sections: $1000-600-400-200. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 6 sections EF: $168 online at
chessaction.com by 8/5, $175 phoned by 8/4 (406-896- 2038, no questions), 4-day $174, 3-day $173, 2-day $172 mailed by 7/31, $180 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs free; $160 deducted from prize. Under 1000 Section EF: all $80 less than above. All: Advance or online EF $5 less to MACA mem- bers; may join/renew at
masschess.org. Re-entry $80; not available in Open. Unofficial
uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.
A Heritage Event!
Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at
chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 6 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds. Sat 10,12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. All schedules: Bye all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, other sections before rd. 4. HR: $94-94, 800- 582-3232, 508-347-7393, request chess rate, reserve by 7/25 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent:
chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions:
chesstour.com, chess-
tour.info,
DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at
chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 8-10 OR 9-10, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) Bay Area Chess IM W. John Donaldson Championship 6SS, G/90 +30 (u1600 G/90 d5) 2day rds. 1-3 G/70 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Park free. Prize: 5,000 b/89 (70% guar). 3 sects: 2000+ (FIDE) $1,000-500-200, u2300: 250-125-100. 1600-1999: $700- 300-100, u1800: 200-100, u1600: $700-300-100 u1400: 125-100, u1200: 100. Unr max $100 exc Open. Jun 14 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: F 6-6:45p & Sa 8-8:45a. Rds.: F 7p, Sa 9 1:20, Su 9 1:30 6. (u1600: Su 9 1 5). 2-day Rds. 1-3: Sa 9 11:50 2:40 & merge. EF: $89, after 8/4 +$20. Playup +$20. Econ EF: $69 w/ 2/3 prz: Rated 2250+ $0 by 7/24 (EF subtr from prize). Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/champs.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 9-10, TEXAS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) 2014 DCC Fide Open VII 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richard- son, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open: $$875G. FIDE and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules for pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. $$ $500-$250-$125. EF: $80, Senior/Hcap/Additional Family Member $55. Small appearance fee to the First three GM/IMs who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds to get appearance fee. Reserve: Open to players rated below 2000 USCF. This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated and uses USCF rules. EF: $35. The Reserve give back 10% in prizes and if at least 8 paid entries and if there is a clear winner, then that winner receives free entry to next DCC Fide Open. Both: Reg.: 8/9 from 9:45 – 10:15am. Rds.: Sat 10:45am/3:10pm/7:16pm, Sun 10:45 am/3:10pm. One half point Bye allowed if requested before end of round rd. 2 and before getting full point bye. Withdrawals and zero point last round byes are not eligible for prizes. Note that house players (if required) must pay $2 per round and be USCF members. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, see address above. Info: 214-632-9000,
info@dallaschess.com.
AUG. 14, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! 4-SS,G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries; first two prizes guaranteed:) $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! AUG. 15-17 OR 16-17, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) 5th annual Central California Open 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Radisson Hotel, 2233 Ventura St., Fresno, CA 93710. Free parking, free airport shuttle for hotel guests. If no guest room at hotel, we hope for free parking but there could be a charge of as much as $5/day. Cosponsored by Fresno Chess Club. $$ 10,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES. In 4 sections: Open: $1300-700-400, clear or tiebreak 1st $100, top U2200 $600-300. Under 2000: $1000-500-300, top U1800 $600-300. Under 1600: $900- 500-300, top U1400 $400-200. Under 1200: $500-300-200, plaques to top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limits: U1200 $200, U1600 $500. Balance goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $400-200. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 3 sections EF: 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 8/6, all $105 online at
chesstour.com by 8/13, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/11 (entry only, no questions), $120 at site. Under 1200 Section EF: all $40 less than above. Mailed EF $10 less to Fresno Chess Club members. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $100 deducted from prize. All: Unofficial
uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: Online at
chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all, limit 2; limit 1 bye if eligible for class money prizes; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $91-91, 800-333-3333, 559-268-1000, request chess rate, reserve by 8/1 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through
chesstour.com. Ent:
chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions:
DirectorAtChess.US,
chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at
chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 15-17 OR 16-17, OHIO TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) Cleveland Open
5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel, 5300 Riverside Drive (inside Cleveland Airport; free shuttle), Cleveland, OH 44135. Free parking. $16,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 5 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $800-400. Under 2100: $1400-700- 400-200, top U1900/Unr $500. Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200, top U1600 (no unr) $400. Under 1500: $1000-500-300-200, top U1300 (no unr) $300. Under 1200: $500-300-200-100, trophies to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/ female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $600-400- 200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500, or $500 U1800. Top 4 sections EF: $105 online at
chessaction.com by 8/13, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/12, 3-day $108.50, 2-day $107.50 mailed by 8/6, all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $90 deducted from prize. U1200 Section EF: all $50 less than above. Online EF $5 less to OCA members. Unofficial
uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dueswith paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction. com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $87-87, 216- 267-1500, request chess rate, reserve by 8/1 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through
chesstour.com. Ent:
chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions:
www.chess-
tour.com,
DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at
chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).
A Heritage Event!
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event!
AUG. 16-17, IOWA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 60th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier 5-SS, G/90, i30. Accelerated pairings may be used in Rounds 1-2. IASCA Super GP Qualifier. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E. 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. Reg.: 8:30am and ends at 9:30am. Rds.: Sat 10, 2:30, & 7:30; Sun 9:30 & 2:30. EF: $57 if postmarked before 8/11; $69 at site. IM & GM free-EF deducted from any prize, Jrs. & Sr. $10 off, $10 off Out of state residents. Prize Info: Prizes: ($1900 b/65 Top 3 Gtd.) 550+T-300-150 U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 150/75 each. US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On Site Available. IASCA membership required, ($15, $10 Jr. or Sr.) or Out of State Accepted (OSA). On-Site Available. Send Entry Fee to: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245 or register online at
https://onlineregistration.cc. Additional Info: USCF and FIDE Rated!! Byes: Bye available Rounds 1-3 if requested prior to start of round. Rounds 4-5 only if requested prior to tournament starting. USCF – August 2014 Rating List will be used for pairing purposes. FIDE rules will be used. Head Floor TD will be Bill Broich. Call 319-321-5435 or
mcapron243@mchsi.com or
broich01@yahoo.com. Directions: Take I-80 to exit 242, go south to 9th Street, take a left and follow to the end of 9th Street and you are there! The Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Chess rate available, $99 only until 7/25/14, rates may increase after this date. Pool, restaurant, more restaurants in walking distance. 319-688-4000.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 16-17, MICHIGAN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 2014 U.P. Open Northern Michigan University, University Center, Brule Room (parking available nearby), Marquette, MI. 5SS, G/115 d5. Entry Fee: $40. $35 if registered (mail/E-mail) by Aug 14. $20 for Juniors 19 or under. Masters and above free (entry deducted from winnings). Prizes: (1st and 2nd GTD) $500 first place, $250 second, others based on entries. Trophy to top UP resident. Reg.: 9-9:30 Sat. Rounds: Sat 10:00, 2:30, 7:00; Sun 9:30, 2:00-all times EDT. Half-point byes available in all rounds, but must be requested before registration ends. Info and early entries: Robert John, 315 E. Prospect St., Marquette, MI, 906-228-8126, rjjjr@
chartermi.net. Lodging: Rooms with 2 beds for $60+tax/night held until 7/15 under “U. P. Chess” at Value Host Motor Inn, 1101 US Highway 41, Marquette, MI, 906-225-5000. SPECIAL EVENT: Fri., Aug. 15, 7:00 pm at the tournament site. FIDE Master and 2013 Michigan Open Cham- pion Seth Homa will play a simultaneous exhibition. $20 fee; space limited to 20 players; contact Robert John before the event if you would like to challenge the Master.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, INDIANA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 9th annual Indianapolis Open 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport, 2501 S. High School Rd. (off I-465 & Airport Expwy), Indianapolis, IN 46241. Free parking, free airport shuttle, free wireless, indoor pool, game room, fitness center. $$16,000 based on 200 paid entries (re-entries & $50 off entries count half), $12,000 (75% each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 5 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $800-400. Under 2100: $1400-700-400-200, top Under 1950/unr $500. Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200, top Under 1650 (no unr) $400. Under 1500: $1000- 500-300-200, top Under 1350 (no unr) $300. Under 1200: $500-300-200-100, plaque to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500, or $500 U1800. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2- player “team” combined score among all sections: $600-400-200. Team
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