See previous issue for TLAs appearing June 1-14
tions: Master/Expert, A, B, C, D (See Class E below). May play up one class. Sections may be combined if necessary. Prizes: $$1350 b/50 paid entries, M/X $225, $125, all others $175, $75, Highest finishing Indiana players in each class receives medallion. Reg.: 8:30-9:45. Rds.: Sat 10- 3 & Sun 10-2:30. EF: $40 if rec’d by 8/01, $50 on-site. ISCA Memb. req’d, starts at $6, OSA. Ent:
indianachess.com or ISCA, P.O. Box 3030, Indianapolis, IN 46206. August ratings used. Class E: August 9th only. 4/SS G/60 d5. Rds.: 10,12:30,3,5. EF: $
20.Trophies and merchandise prizes.
AUG. 15-17 OR 16-17, Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix.
AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, 9th annual Indianapolis Open See Grand Prix.
OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships (IL)
See Grand Prix. Iowa
JULY 18-20, Kansas Open (KS) See Kansas.
AUG. 16-17, 60th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier See Grand Prix.
OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships (IL)
See Grand Prix. Kansas
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JULY 18-20, Kansas Open All events at Holiday Inn, 8787 Reeder, Overland Park, KS. 2 sections: (7/19 and 7/20) 5SS, G/120 d5. All prizes based on 80 non- scholastic rate entries in Open + Reserve. Open: all: $320-160-80. 1999/below: 160-80-40. $25 & plaque to top KS resident. Reserve: 1799/below: $320-160-80. Class C: 160-80-40. 1399/below + unrated: 160-80-40. $25 and plaque to top KS resident EF: $45 if postmarked by 7/12, $55 thereafter and on-site. Special $10 discount for advance entry into both KS Open + Blitz tourney, $10 entry fee for Scholastics, not competing for cash, but for 3 plaques in Reserve or 1 in Open, Special free Scholastic entry for some (see website) Reg.: 7/19 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: 7/19: 10-2:30-7, 7/20: 9:30, 2:00. KANSAS BLITZ: 1 section: (7/18), 5SS, G/10 d0. All prizes based on 40 non-scholastic rate entries $240-160-80. Class A, B, & (C and below + unrated): 80, 40 each. $25 plus plaque for top KS resident in Blitz EF: $25 if postmarked by 7/12, $35 thereafter and on-site, $10 entry fee for all Scholastics not competing for cash, but for 3 plaques. Reg.: 7/18 6-7pm. Rds.: 7:00, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9. KANSAS BUGHOUSE: 1 section: (7/18) Starts at 4 pm, prizes 75% of total entry money. EF: $20 per team, pay on-site, HR: Special room rate at Holiday Inn, 913-888-8440 or 888-825-7538 and mention Kansas Chess Association, up to 4 in a room, $89 per night, reservations by 6/18 Special: KCA membership required only of KS residents, other states welcome; $7 adult, $5 junior, $10 family. USCF membership required except for Bughouse. Also- Free breakfast for KCA members 7/20 (See website)
www.kansaschess.org. Ent: Laurence Coker, 8013 W 145th St., Overland Park, KS 66223. Checks payable to “Kansas Chess Association”. Ph: 913-851-1583, e-mail
wlcoker7@hotmail.com.
Kentucky
JUNE 14-15, Kentucky Open See Grand Prix.
JUNE 28, 2014 Murray Summer Open $G: 300. 4SS, G/60 d5. Rds.: 10-1-then ASAP thereafter. Third floor, Curris Center, Murray St. Univ., Murray, KY. EF: $10 if rec’d by June 25, $15 afterward. (Free to participants in the Murray Chess Camp – June 23-27) $300 guaranteed prizes: In two sections: Open (for all) and Novice (for those rated under 1000), Open: $50 + trophy to 1st; $25 + Trophy to first in each of B, C, D, under 1200. Novice: $50 + trophy to 1st; $25 + Trophy to first in each of the following categories - rated below 800, rated below 600, rated below 400. If entries permit an addi- tional $100 will be assigned based on where the entries are located. Ent: Wayne Bell, Box 2468, Murray State Univ. Station, Murray, KY 42071, site 9:00-9:45. Info only: 270-293-7675,
wcbell@mail.com, USCF membership is required.
AUG. 2, The Urban Chess Open II Location: Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church, 318 West Saint Catherine St. (see
www.mapquest.com), Louisville, KY. Scholastic Sec- tions: K/5, K/8, K/12. G/30 d5, 4 rounds. Entry fee: $20.00. The top 3 winners in each section earn a medal. The first place winner in each section also earns a Monday at Meijer 24.00 dollar tournament entry fee gift certificate. The overall top 3 Doubles Team winners earn a trophy. Cash Prize Sections: Open, U1600, U1200, U800. G/45 d5, 4 rounds. Entry fee: $25.00. Based on 20 paid in full entries in a section: 1st place $90.00, 2nd Place $75.00, 3rd place $50.00 and 4th place $40.00. The 5th place winner in the under 800 Section earns a USCF membership renewal. The tournament director reserves the right to change sections and other matters based on entries received. Our contact information is
urbanlouisvillechess@yahoo.com or www.potters
housechess.com.
A State Championship Event! AUG. 15-17, Kentucky Senior Championships 5-SS, G/100 d5. Hyatt Place Lexington, 2001 Bryant Rd., Lexington, KY 40509. HR: Suites including breakfast buffet and sofa bed: $99/night single king, $109/night double queens (plus 13.42% tax) if booked by
08/01/2014. Phone 1-859-296-0091 and request the chess block rate. If problems encountered, ask for Windy (Ext. 1013). Alternatively, book online at
www.lexington.place.hyatt.com and enter the Group Code G- CHES under Special Rates. Two sections: Open and U1600. Prizes: (Based on 35 paid entries) Open, $400-$200-$100; U1600, $200-$100. The top Kentucky finisher will be awarded trophy as 2014 Kentucky Senior Chess Champion. EF: $50 if postmarked by August 11; otherwise $60. Mail checks to Bob Mahan, 610 N. Main St., Suite 215, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Schedule: Registration 6:00-7:00 PM Friday, Round 1 at 7:30 PM. Players electing to start on Saturday morning with a 1/2-point bye for Round 1 may register between 8:30 and 9:30 AM. Saturday rounds are at 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, and Sunday rounds are at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Byes: All players may take up to two irrevocable 1/2-point byes, which must be requested at registration. All participants must be USCF members and must be 50 years old by December 31, 2014. Out-of-state players welcome. Please visit
www.chessforse-
niors.org for more information.
AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, 9th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix.
Louisiana
JULY 26-27, 2014 Paul Morphy Open See Grand Prix.
Maine
JULY 18-20 OR 19-20, 19th Annual Bradley Open (CT) See Grand Prix.
AUG. 7-10, 8-10 OR 9-10, 44th annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix.
Maryland
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 (NOTE CORRECTIONS) (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.
JUNE 28-29, World Open Warmup (VA) See Grand Prix.
JUNE 30-JULY 1, World Open Under 2300 (VA) See Virginia.
JULY 2, World Open 7-Minute Championship (VA) See Grand Prix.
JULY 2-6, 3-6, 4-6 OR JUNE 30-JULY 6, 42nd Annual World Open (VA)
See Grand Prix.
JULY 3, 4, 5, World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) (VA) See Virginia.
JULY 5, World Open 10-Minute Championship (VA) See Grand Prix.
JULY 6, World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (VA) See Grand Prix.
AUG. 1-3 OR 2-3, 4th Annual Potomac Open See Grand Prix.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 9-14, 3rd Annual Washington International 9SS, 40/100, SD/30 inc/30. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, 301-468-0308. All prizes guaranteed. Two sections: A Sec- tion (minimum 2100 FIDE to play. FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes) $4000-2000-1500-1000-900-700-600-400, top U2500 $1300- 650, top U2400 $1200-600 top U2300 $1100-550 top U2200 $1000-500. Limited number of minimum prizes for non-US FIDE rated players, see web page. GM and IM norms possible (2 GM & 2 IM earned last year). B Section 7 SS (under 2201 USCF and under 2200 FIDE, USCF ratings used, FIDE rated) $1500-$700-$400, top U2000 $600- 300, top under 1800 $500. Free Continental breakfast before morning rounds. Sets board and clocks provided for both sections. A section EF: GMs, non-US IMs Free; US IMs and WGMs $199; FIDE above 2300 $299; FIDE from 2200 to 2299 $349; FIDE less than 2200 $399. All $25 more after 6/9, $35 more after 7/25, $45 more after 8/5, $70 more at the door. A Section Special EFs: All $100 less for non-US FIDE rated; All $50 less, if staying at the Hilton; All $50 less, if born before 8/8/1964. B Section EF: $249. $20 more after 7/25, $30 more after 8/5, $40 more at the door. B Section Special EFs: All EFs $50 less, if staying at the Hilton. A Section Schedule Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. 8/9-8/11:11am & 6pm, 8/12 & 13 6pm, Thur 8/14 11am. B Section Schedule Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. 8/9-8/11:11am & 6pm, 8/12 6pm HR $89(Fri/Sat), $99(weekday) Ent: MCA, c/o Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. More information, hotel reservation link, & online entry at
http://washint.mdchess.com.
AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, 46th annual Atlantic Open (DC) See Grand Prix.
OCT. 8-13, 10-13, 11-13 OR 12-13, Washington Chess Congress (VA)
See Grand Prix. Massachusetts
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JUNE25, JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, Harlow B. Daly Memorial (1883-1979) 5SS, G/100 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Campus Complex, Room C159, Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $10 semi-annual club dues or $1 per game. Reg.: 6-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: 1-4, limit two. Prizes: books. Info: George Miri- janian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420,
miriling2@aol.com, 978-345-5011. Website:
www.wachusettchess.org W.
JULY 2-6, 3-6, 4-6 OR JUNE 30-JULY 6, 42nd Annual World Open (VA)
See Grand Prix.
JULY 18-20 OR 19-20, 19th Annual Bradley Open (CT) See Grand Prix.
AUG. 7-10, 8-10 OR 9-10, 44th annual Continental Open See Grand Prix.
AUG. 9-14, 3rd Annual Washington International (MD) See Maryland.
SEPT. 26-28 OR 27-28, 5th Annual Hartford Open (CT) See Grand Prix.
Michigan
JULY 18-20 OR 19-20, 7th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix.
AUG. 15-17 OR 16-17, Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix.
AUG. 16-17, 2014 U.P. Open See Grand Prix.
OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships (IL)
See Grand Prix. Minnesota
JULY 18-20 OR 19-20, 7th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JULY 19, OleChess Summer Chess Tournament 4-SS, G/61+d5. St. Olaf College, Buntrock Commons, 1520 St. Olaf Ave., Northfield, MN. Std. entry fee: $25 by 7/18, $40 on site (cash only). 1 bye avail. any rd. except 4. Non-prize-eligible EF for OleChess Campers only: $2/game by 7/18, $5/game on site; director will award points for unplayed games to create reasonable pairings. Prizes: $1000 b/42 std. entries, min 2/class: $250-$150-$110-$70; Class X, A, B, C, D, E/Below/ Unr: $70 each; trophies to top 3 school teams: top 3 scores from same school this past or upcoming school year. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45; Rds. 10, 12:45, 3:00, 5:45; Rd. 3 & 4 earlier if results allow. Ent:
http://stolaf.edu/ camps. Information:
summer@stolaf.edu, 507-786-3042. NS. NC. W.
AUG. 16-17, 60th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA) See Grand Prix.
OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships (IL)
See Grand Prix. Mississippi
JUNE 21, Pearl G/60 4SS, G/60 d5. 2 sections: Open and U1400. At the Country Inn & Suites, 3051 White Blvd., Pearl, MS 39208. HR: phone 601-420-2244 ($79/night). Ask for the Mississippi Chess Association Tournament rate. Reg.: 8am- 9am. Rds.: 9:15, 11:30, Lunch, 2:15 and 4:30. Prizes b/60% entries. Pre-entry Adults $20 and Scholastic 12th grade or lower $10. Onsite Entry Adults $30 and Scholastic 12th grade or lower $20. USCF mem- bership required. MCA membership required for adult residents. For pre-entries phone 601-919-2285, email
mark@mcachess.org or mail your check made out to the Mississippi Chess Association, USCF number, expiration date: Mark Nicholas, 236 Crosscreek Dr., Brandon, MS 39047. Pre-entries must be received before the day of the tournament. Mississippi Chess Association homepage –
www.mcachess.org.
Missouri
JUNE 14, Saint Louis Premiere & Amateur See Grand Prix.
JUNE 21, Missouri Novice Championship - A Rated Beginner Open Tournament (RBO) Open only to new/unrated players or players Rated under 1000. 4 rounds, Game in 60 d5. Location: Missouri State University, Kemper Hall, Rm. 102. 921 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway, Springfield, MO 65807. Regis- tration: 8:30-9:30. Round Times: 10am, 1, 3:30, 6. Entry Fee: $15 pre-registered (payment received by 6/18) $20 on site. MCA Required, (O.S.A), available on site from $5. No 1/2pt byes. Prizes: based on 10: 1st $100 + trophy, 2nd $60 3rd $30. Entries/Info: Bob Howe, 210 N. Olive St., Pacific, MO 63069 (636) 234.7928,
bdhowe@yahoo.com.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! JUNE 21-22, Missouri Class Championship 5SS, G/115 d5. Location: Missouri State University, Kemper Hall, Rm. 102. 921 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway, Springfield, MO 65807. Prizes: b/7 per class: $100-1st, $60-2nd, each: M/X, A, B, C, D, U1200, Missouri
www.uschess.org 65
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76