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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. Top 4 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 8/20, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/18 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 8/13, all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $90 deducted from prize. Under 1200 Section EF: all $50 less than above. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 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. Re-entry $60; 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 10 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: $91-91, 1-800-227-6963, 317-236-7495; reserve by 8/8 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.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessac- tion.com (online entries posted instantly).


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 46th annual Atlantic Open 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Washington Westin Hotel, 1400 M St. NW at Thomas Circle, Washington, DC 20005. $$ 22,000 guaranteed prizes. In 7 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500- 300, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1200-600. FIDE. Under 2100: $1500-700-400-200. Under 1900: $1500-700-400-200. Under 1700: $1500-700-400-200. Under 1500: $1200-600-400-200. Under 1250: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1000: $600-300-200-100, plaques to top 3, first U800, U600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400-300. 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. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1000, $400 U1250, $600 U1500, $800 U1700, or $1000 U1900; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: $115 online at chessaction.com by 8/20, $120 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/18 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $118, 2-day $117 if check mailed by 8/13, $130 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs free; $100 from prize. Under 1000 Section EF: All $60 less than above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry $60, not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 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. 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. Bye: all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $99-99, 202-429- 1700, reserve by 8/8 or rate may increase. Regular rate at this luxury hotel is about $200! Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Parking: Valet day parking about $10, Valet 24 hour access parking about $20; rates could increase, garage has limited space. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 201-347-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entry posted instantly).


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 23-24, TEXAS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) 2014 DCC Fide Open VIII 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/IM’s 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.: 8/23 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.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! AUG. 29-SEPT. 1, AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) 136th annual NY State Championship Out of state welcome. 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option in U2100 & below, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd., Albany 12205 (Thruway Exit 24, I-87 north to Wolf Rd., Exit 4). Luxurious hotel with indoor/outdoor pool, sauna, fitness center, free parking, free airport shuttle, many restaurants in area. $$G 13,000. In 5 sections. Open: $1500-700-500-300, top U2300/Unr $800-400. State title and $100 bonus to top NYS resident (both decided on tiebreak if tied). Under 2100: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1900 $400. Under 1800: $1000-500- 300-200, top Under 1600 $400. Under 1500: $800-400-200-100, top Under 1300 $300. Under 1200: $500-300-200-100, trophy to first 3, top


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Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $500-300-200. Team average 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. Unratedmay not win over $200 in U1200, $400 U1500 or $600 U1800. Top 4 sections EF: $98 online at chessaction.com by 8/27, $105 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/25 (entry only, no questions), 4-day $104, 3-day $103, 2-day $102 if check mailed by 8/20, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. Under 1200 Section EF: All $30 less than top 4 sections EF. All: Online or mailed entries $7 less to NYSCA members (NYSCA dues $12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess or $20/yr with 4 issues; join or renew together with entry.) Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 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. Re-entry $60, all sections but Open. GMs free, $90 deducted from prize. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 6 pm, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 10 am, rds. Sun 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6, Mon 10 & 3:30, no 2- day schedule in Open. Bye: all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $97-97, 800-443-8952, 518-458-8444, reserve by 8/22 or rate may increase. NYSCA meeting 9 am Sun. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chess- tour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 914- 665-8152. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). September ratings used.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 29-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 30-SEPT. 1, TEXAS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) 80th Annual Southwest Open 7SS. Doubletree DFW Airport North, 4441 W. John Carpenter Fwy., Irving, TX 75063. $$ 8,950 b/175 full entries, 75% Gtd. 3 Sections and scholastic side events: Open: (This section is FIDE rated and uses FIDE rules. USCF rules/ratings used for awarding prizes. Players not at the board within 60 minutes of the start of the round will forfeit game.) Rounds 1-3 G/90 with 30 sec. increment, rounds 4-7 G/120 with 30 sec. increment. Note, please check tournament website for rules about FIDE registration. $$ 1,000-500-250, 2200-2399 $700, U2200 $700-350. Reserve: U2000. Rounds 1-3 G/90 with 30 sec. increment, rounds 4-7 G/120 with 30 sec increment. $$ 800-400-200. B $600-300-150, U1600 $500-250-125. Novice: U1400 and Unrated. Rounds 1-3 G/90 with 30 sec. increment, rounds 4-7 G/120 with 30 sec. increment. $$ $500-250- 125, E $400-200, U1000 $300-150 Unrated $200. All 3: TCA membership required. Other states accepted. EF: $88 if received by 8/21, else $99. $80 Junior(U19) if received by 8/21 else $90 (juniors count as 90% toward base), Senior (over 65)/Handicap/Additional family participant $52 if received by 8/21 else $65 (Senior/Handicap/Additional family participant counts 60% toward base). Add $5 for CC phone entries; pre- reg. requires pre-payment. After 8/27/14 all registration and changes on site only; all changes including withdrawals, $10 after 8/27/14. 4 day: Reg. Friday 8/29, 6:15 pm-7:15. Rds. Fri.: 7:45, Sat.: 2:30 pm - 7:30, Sun.: 10:45 am - 5:00 pm, Mon.: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. 3 day: Reg. Sat. 8/30, 9-9:30 am, Rd. 1 at 10 am then merge with 4 day. Foreign Unrated must play in Open section. Registrations that do not indicate 4 or 3 day schedule will be put in the 3 day. HR: $96/96/96/96, 972-929-8181 reserve by 8/18 and ask for Dallas Chess Club rate. $96 rate includes continental breakfast for up to 2 people staying in room. Additional Breakfast vouchers at special price of $9.95. Up to two 1/2-pt byes available if requested before end of rd. 2, but byes for both rd. 6 AND 7 not permitted. Tour- nament reserves the right to use an analog clock with equivalent time control under special circumstances. Texas Chess Association meeting on Sunday 8/31 at 9:00 am. K-12 Scholastic on Saturday, 8/30. 5-SS, G/30 d5, EF: $31 by 8/21, $45 after; Pre-reg. requires pre-payment. After 8/27/14 all registration and changes on site only; all changes $10 after 8/27/14. No refunds after 8/27/14, $10 handling fee for refunds before 8/27/14. Entries do not count toward base in Open, Reserve and Novice. Registration: 8:15-8:45 am, Rd. 1 at 9:30 am, rest ASAP with small lunch break. Sections: K-12 Championshipand K-12 U1000. Prizes: Trophies to top 12 individuals, five teams in each section. K-12 U1000 also top three unrateds. Medals to those who do not win a trophy. ALL: Ent: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: Barb Swafford, 214-632-9000, info@dallaschess.com, www.dallaschess.com. W. JGP for Non scholastic side events.


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AUG. 29-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 30-SEPT. 1, FLORIDA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 2014 Arnold Denker Florida State Championship 6SS, G/120 d5 (3-day Option Rd. 1 G/60 d5). The DoubleTree by Hilton Palm Beach Gardens, 4431 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. $$10,000 b/200 paid entries, 70% min. Gtd. Open: $1,100/Trophy-700- 600-500, U2300 $400, U2200 $300. FIDE rated. U2050: $700/Trophy- 400-300, U1950 $200. U1800: $700/Trophy-400-300, U1700 $200. U1550: $700/Trophy-400-300, U1450 $200. U1300: $700/Trophy-400-300, U1200 $200. Unr’s ltd. to $200 except in Open. EF: $89 by Aug. 24, $10 more later and on-site, GMs & IMs free ($89 deducted from prize). Re-entry $50. Memb. Req’d: FCA. Reg.: Ends 1/2 hr. before 1st rd. Rds.: 4-Day 1st Rd. Fri. 7:30, 3-Day 1st Rd. Sat 10, Rds. 2-6 Sat. 1:15, 6:30, Sun. 12:15, 6:00, Mon. 10:00. 2 1/2 pt. byes, if req’d before rd. 3. Blitz Cham- pionship: G/5 d0, Sunday at 10:00 a.m., EF $20. Prizes based on entries. Quick Chess Championship: G/15 d3, Monday at 3:00 p.m., EF $20. Prizes based on entries. FCA Board Mtg. Sun. at 4:45, FCA Annual Mtg. Sun. at 5:30. HR: $89 by Cut-off Date, Includes free Internet and parking, 561- 622-2260, mention group code FSC. Ent: Boca Raton Chess Club, 2385 Executive Ctr. Dr., Ste. 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. $10 service charge for refunds.Online entry&add’l info:www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351.


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Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG.30-SEPT.1ORAUG.31-SEPT.1,CALIFORNIA,SOUTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 36th Annual Southern California Open 6-SS, 40/2, SD/1 d5 (2-day schedule rds. 1-3 G/60 d5 then merges). Town & Country Hotel, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108. $$20,000 in Guaranteed Prizes, 6 Sections. Prizes: Open Sec 1st $2,400-1,600-1,200-900-600-500-400, plus BU2300 $1,000-600; U2200, U2000, U1800 and U1600 Sections ALL: $1,000-600-400-200; U1400: $600-400-200-100, plus BU1200 $300-150, Best Unrated $100. Plus Best Game Prizes: $75-50-25, one reserved for non-open sections. Reg.: 3- day: 8 to 9:30 AM, Sept official rating list used. 2-day: 8 AM to 9 AM Sunday. Rds.: 3 day: 10 AM & 5 PM on Sat-Sun, 9 AM & 4 PM on Mon. 2- day: 9:30 AM ,11:45, 2 & 5 PM (merged) Sun, then 9 AM & 4 PM Monday . EF: $90 Early Bird Special if received by 7/31, $100 from 8/1 to 8/20, $120 after 8/20, or $140 at door. No credit cards at door, checks or cash only. Special rate of only $75 if U1400 or unrated if pd by 8/20, $90 after 8/20, or $100 at door. Special rate for GMs and IMs: $20 if registered by 8/20, $40 after 8/20 or $60 late entry at door. Open section will be FIDE rated except for 3 fast games in the 2 day schedule. Unr players are eligible for place prizes only in the Open Section, or the unrated prize in the U1400. Players who forfeit any round are ineligible for prizes! SCCF membership req’d ($18 Adult; $13 Jr or $3 Jr w/o mag,) for all So Cal residents. Two byes allowed, but must be requested at least one hour before round, and round 5 & 6 byes must be requested before rd. 2 and are irrevocable. Entries: SDCC, PO Box 120162, San Diego, CA 92112 or enter online at www.scchess.com. For more info call Bruce Baker at (619) 239-7166, or email Chuck Ensey at chucnglo@aol.com SCCF Annual Membership Meeting: Sunday 3 PM. Hotel Rates: Special rate of only $109, 619-291-7131, or 1-800- 772-8527 if booked by 8/12/14, book ASAP, as rates may go up and rooms may sell out by mid-August. Large hotel is in the heart of Mission Valley, close to airport, great attractions such as Sea World, Legoland, The San Diego Zoo and Fashion Valley for shopping. The Town and Country Hotel (see www.towncountry.com) has over 1,000 rooms, 4 great restaurants, a heated pool, a spa and fitness center, plus golf next door. NS. NC. W. State Championship Qualifier.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, NEW JERSEY TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 68th Annual New Jersey Open Championship All Prizes Guaranteed!! 6-SS 40/2 d5, SD/1. Headquarters Plaza Hyatt, 3 Headquarters Plaza, Morristown, NJ 07960. (973) 898-9100. A luxury hotel including spa. Free parking. For chess rate ($109/night) please use https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_ new&eventID=10891130 for online reservations. Short walk to train station with service to New York and Philadelphia (via Newark). 5 minute walk to many restaurants and shopping. In 4 sections, Open Section, Gold U1900, Silver U1600 and Booster U1300. With 3 day and 2 day schedules. Prizes: Open: $1000-$800-$600-$400-$200, Top Expert & A: $200 and trophy. Trophy to NJ Champion. Gold Section $500-$300-$100. Top B: $100 and trophy. Silver U1600: $500-$300-$100. Top D: $100 and trophy. Booster U1300: $500-$300-$100. Top E & F $100 & trophy. All Prizes Guaranteed. All sections get these trophies: Top 3, Top Senior over age 55, Top Under age 16, Top Under Age 13. Unrated may win first place in Open section only. EF Early $68 if paid by 8/27. EF onsite is $80. $50 for re-entry. 3 day reg at hotel: 9:00am-11:00am 8/30/2014. 2 day reg at hotel: Sunday, 8/31/2014 9-10am. Rounds: 3 day Saturday 12:00 & 6:30pm, Sunday 11am & 6pm, Monday 9am & 3:30pm. Rounds: 2 day 1-2-3(G/60 d5) Sunday 10:30am, 12:45pm and 3:00pm. 3 Day and 2 Day schedules merge in round 4. Entries to Noreen Davisson, 6 Red Barn Ln., Randolph, NJ 07869. Email: Noreen@deanofchess.com. Entries should include name, USCF ID and expirations, mailing address, email address, phone, section and schedule desired and entry fee.


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Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 30-SEPT. 1, OHIO TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) 69th Ohio Chess Congress 6-SS, 40/2, SD/60 d5 at Dayton Chess Club, 18 West Fifth St., Dayton, OH 45402 (1 block from hotel) Four Sections OPEN, U2000, U1700, U1400 PRIZES: $$7,200 gtd. OPEN: $1,000-700-400-300-200 (U2200: $450) U2000: $750-500-300, U1700: $750-450-250, U1400: $650- 350 (U1100: $200). Hotel: Crown Plaza (Super Hotel – pool/park/ great restaurant – less than 1 block from playing site) $92 (1-4) – 33 East Fifth St., Dayton, OH 45402. Call 1-877-227-6963 refer to group code DCQ or go online at www.cpdayton.com refer to group code DCQ. Reserve early as hotel is expected to sell out and cutoff date for hotel registration is Monday August 7, 2014. Other Hotels: See www.day- tonchessclub.com website for list of other nearby hotels.6 rounds–Swiss System, USCF rated, Time Control 40/2, SD/60 d5. OPEN section FIDE rated. EF: $90 if by August 23, then $105, $5 less if DCC member. GM/IM early EF deducted from prize winnings. OCA Membership required of all OH residents - $15, $10 jr. Registration: online at DaytonChessClub.com. Saturday, Aug. 30 – 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Rounds: Saturday 11 am & 6:30pm, Sunday 10 & 5, Monday 9 & 3:30. Byes: (1/2 pt): limit 2, must declare by start of round 3. Re-entry (w/half point bye) available after Rds. 1 & 2. $35 each re-entry. Draws: No early draw rule in effect - 20 moves by each player before draw by agreement. Side Events: OCA Members Meeting Sunday at TBD, OCA Trustees Meeting Monday at TBD. Advance Entries: Make checks payable to Dayton Chess Club – mail to: Ohio Chess Congress, C/O Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402. Need More Information: call 937-461-6283 or email dcc.18w5@sbcglobal.net.


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