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JULY 25-27, First Annual Ohio Masters See Grand Prix.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 9, Toledo August Swiss Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by 8/7, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450.


AUG. 15-17 OR 16-17, Cleveland Open See Grand Prix.


AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, 9th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 29, Ohio Chess Congress Quick Championship (QC) 5SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 8/9/10/11/12. One bye. EF: $20. Prizes (75%) based on entries. Info: DCC.18W5@sbcglobal.net/. 937-461-6283.


AUG. 30-SEPT. 1, 69th Ohio Chess Congress See Grand Prix.


OCT. 10-12 OR 11-12, 23rd annual Midwest Class Championships (IL)


See Grand Prix. Oklahoma


JUNE 28-29, 69th Oklahoma Open State Championship See Grand Prix.


JULY 18-20, Kansas Open (KS) See Kansas.


Oregon


JUNE 14-15, Newport June Open See Grand Prix.


JULY 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, 19th annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S)


See Grand Prix.


AUG.15-17OR16-17, 5th Annual Central California Open (CA-N) See Grand Prix.


Pennsylvania


Every Friday - LVCA 7 & 9 pm Blitz Events Open/U1200 (BLZ) 8SS, G/5 d2. St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown, PA 18104. EF: $5, Prizes: Open and U1200, Minimum 50% Returned. 1st-70%, 2nd-30% AND will ADD PRIZES if 12 or more players per section, FREE Coffee For All Entrants. REG.: Ends 6:55pm, Cash on site only. RDS.: 7 pm, then ASAP. On Site: 484-866-3045 or bdavis@lehigh- valleychessclub.org, www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/.


Every Saturday - LVCA QUADS/RBO U1200 Quads + G/7 d3 G/40 d5 Quads, 3-RR. Reg.: 1-1:45, Rds.: 2 pm, then asap. Site: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18018. 2 Sections: Open Section EF: $15. Prizes: $50 for 3-0 score, else $45 for 1st. RBO Section EF: $10. Prizes: $30 for 3-0 score, else $25 for 1st. G/7 d3 (BLZ) Event Rd. 1: 6:15 pm or asap. Prizes: 50% of entries, 1st-70%, 2nd-30%, more prizes if 12 or more. Ph: 484-866-3045, Bruce. Info: srdiamondd@ yahoo.com.


North Penn Chess Club Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. www.northpennchessclub.org for schedule & info or 215-699-8418.


MasterMinds Scholastic Summer League Info at: www.mastermindschess.org.


JUNE 14, MasterMinds CC Quads Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., Philadelphia, PA. Quads: 3RR, 40/75,SD/30 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM. Rd. 1 9:30AM then asap. Info: mastermindschess.org or brad@master mindschess.org.


JUNE 21, First Summer Super Amateur (NJ) See New Jersey.


A Heritage Event! JUNE 21, 44th Fred Thompson Memorial 4SS, G/60 d5. Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. EF: $28 postmarked by 6/18, $38 thereafter, $3 discount to PCC members. 2 Sections: Open and Reserve (U1600). Prizes: $$500 b/30. Open: $120 - 80, U2000 $60, U1800 $40. Reserve: $80 - 50, U1400 $40, U1200/Unr $30. Reg.: 9-9:45. Requests for half-point byes must be made by the start of Round 2. Rds.: 10AM-12:30PM- 3:30PM-6PM. Info: 412-421-1881, www.pittsburghcc.org. Entries: Pittsburgh Chess Club, Attn: Mike Holsinger, 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Make checks payable to Pittsburgh Chess Club. W.


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.


JULY 12, MasterMinds CC Quads Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., Philadelphia, PA. Quads: 3RR, 40/75,SD/30 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM. Rd. 1 9:30AM then asap. Info: mastermindschess.org or brad@master- mindschess.org.


JULY 12, W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads Our 25th year! 3RR, 40/75, sd/30 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. Walnut St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am. Rds.: 9:30,1,4:30. Info: WCCC1975@gmail.com.


A Heritage Event!


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JULY 19-20, 45th Susquehanna Valley Open 5SS. G/85 d5. Honeysuckle Student Apts., 111 Honeysuckle Ct., Blooms- burg, PA 17815. EF: $29 by July 15, $40 later. $$ (400G): 150-75-40, 135 in class prizes. Prizes may be increased if over 30 entries. Seating may be limited. Reg.: 9-9:30am. Rds.: 10am-1:30pm-5pm, 10am-1:30 pm. Housing: $50 for one night, $90 for Fri & Sat - for housing info contact Sam Lamonto, 717-580 7492, slam.dk@verizon.net. Ent: GHACC, C/O Michael Jemo, 128 Forest Hills Acres, Hazle Twp., PA 18201, 570- 455-9261, 570-956-2492. jem023@ptd.net.


JULY 25-27 OR 26-27, 13th annual Manhattan Open (NY) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 1-3 OR 2-3, 4th Annual Potomac Open (MD) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 7-10, 8-10 OR 9-10, 44th annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix.


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


AUG. 15-17 OR 16-17, Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 22-24 OR 23-24, 46th annual Atlantic Open (DC) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 29-SEPT. 1, AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 OR AUG. 31-SEPT. 1, 136th annual NY State Championship (NY) See Grand Prix.


OCT. 8-13, 10-13, 11-13 OR 12-13, Washington Chess Congress (VA)


See Grand Prix. Rhode Island


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.


South Carolina


JULY 18-20 OR 19-20, 41st Lipkin/Pfefferkorn Open (NC) See Grand Prix.


Tennessee


JULY 18-20 OR 19-20, 41st Lipkin/Pfefferkorn Open (NC) See Grand Prix.


JULY 19, 2014 Clinton Pearson Jr. Memorial Open Cumberland Co. Community Complex, 1398 Livingston Rd., Crossville, TN 38555. $420 guaranteed prize fund. In 2 Sections, Open: 4SS, G/60 d5, $$: $75. 30-X,A,B,C,D/Below. Amateur: 4SS, G/60 d5, Open to U1200 & under. $$: $75. 30-F,G,H/Below,UNR UNR eligible for unrated prize only. ALL: EF: $15 if mailed by 7/14, $20 at site. Memb. Req’d: TCA $10 TN residents only. ENT: Harry D Sabine, P. O. Box 381, Crossville, TN 38557. INFO: www.cumberlandcountychess.org or Susan at 931- 287-3765. W.


Texas


JUNE 7-8, 2014 DCC Fide Open V See Grand Prix.


JUNE 28, Many Springs 65 North Richland Hills Public Library, 9015 Grand Ave., North Richland Hills, TX 76180. 3 Round Swiss, G/60 d5. EF: $20, 65% of EF returned as prizes. Sections to be determined by participation. Registration on- site 8:45-9:05. First Round 9:15AM, Second Round 12:15PM, Third Round 2:30PM. Additional information: Tom Crane at either 817-296- 4287, tcrane5000@gmail.com or www.tarrantcountychessclub.org/.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 28-29, San Antonio City Championship Hornbeak Bldg., 3rd, Flr., 4450 Medical Dr.,78259. 5SS, Rds., 1 and 2 G/90 d5, Rds. 3-5 G/120 d5, $$(1050 b/40, 2/3 gtd.) $300 1st, $125 2nd,U2100 $125, U2000 $125, U1800 $125, U1600 $100, U1400 $75, Unr. $75. EF: $45 if rc’d by 6/22, $50 at site: Trophy to top Bexar County Resident. Option play for 1/2 prizes: $23 by 6/25, $28 later and at site: EF Jr U19 entry $20 if rcv’d by 6/22 or $25 at site. Option play and U19(junior) entries count 2/3 toward “based on”. Reg.: 8:30-9:30 am. Rds.: 10-2-6;9-2 half pt bye any 1 rd. notice before Rd.2 is paired. Swap and shop used books, equip.: 8:30-9:30 am. Entries: SACC, PO BOX 690576, San Antonio, TX 78269-0576, contact info: Web: sananto- niochess.com, Ph: 210-384-4997, E-mail: lhrlouis@yahoo.com.


JULY 3-6 OR 4-6, 2nd Annual Austin Chess Club Summer Open See Grand Prix.


TOURNAMENT LIFE ABBREVIATIONS & TERMS


BLZ: QC:


$$Gtd: $$b/x:


Blitz rated .


Quick Chess events . Guaranteed prizes.


Based-on prizes, x = number of entries needed to pay full prize fund. At least 50% of the advertised prize fund of $501 or more must be awarded.


Bye:


Indicates which rounds players who find it inconvenient to play may take 1


⁄2 -point byes instead. For example, Bye 1-3 means 1⁄2


point byes are available in Rounds 1 through 3.


CC: Chess club. - dx:


+XX: EF:


Ent:


FIDE: G/:


GPP: HR:


JGP:


All tournaments are non-smoking with no computers allowed unless otherwise advertised by S and/or C. Time delay, x = number of seconds.


Time increment, xx = number of seconds added after each move.


Entry fee. Where to mail entries.


Results submitted to FIDE for pos- sible rating.


Game in. For instance, G/75 means each side has 75 minutes for the entire game.


Grand Prix Points available.


Hotel rates. For example, 60-65-70- 75 means $60 single, $65 twin, $70/3 in room, $75/4 in room.


Junior Grand Prix. Reg:


Quad: RBO:


Rds:


Memb. Membership required; cost follows. req’d:


Usually refers to state affiliate. Open:


A section open to all. Often has very strong players, but some eligible for lower sections can play for the learning experience.


4-player round robin sections; similar strength players.


Rated Beginner’s Open.


Rounds; scheduled game times follow. For example, 11-5, 9-3 means games begin 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. on the first day, 9 a.m. & 3 p.m. on the second day.


Registration at site. www.uschess.org 69


Unr: W:


WEB: SD/: RR:


Round robin (preceded by number of rounds).


Sudden-death time control (time for rest of game follows). For example, 30/90, SD/1 means each player must make 30 moves in 90 minutes, then complete the rest of the game in an hour.


SS:


Swiss-System pairings (preceded by number of rounds).


Unrated. Site is accessible to wheelchairs.


Tournaments that will use a player’s online rating.


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