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899-3421,
play@americanopen.org. Premium play hall (Grand Ballroom) for the duration of the event. Ent: American Open, 5246 Lampson Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92845 or
www.AmericanOpen.org. W, F.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 28, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Marshall $500 Friday Night Blitz! - FIDE Blitz Rated (BLZ) 9-SS, G/3 d2. $500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50 Highest rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, Mbr $20. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Max three byes, req. at entry. Blitz rated. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC.
www.marshallchessclub.org, 212-477-3716.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 28-30, OKLAHOMA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 6th OCF FIDE Thanksgiving 8-SS, G/90+30spm, Reg.: 9-9:45. $$G 1,700. Quality Inn-Stillwater, 2515 W. 6th Ave. (Hwy-51) Stillwater, OK, 1-405-372-0800. HR: 70-70. Wi-Fi, EF: Open: $50, Reserve: $30 (deduct $10 only if envelope post- marked before Nov 26): OCF $10 required OSNA. Rds. at 10-2:30-7, 10-2:30-7, 9-1:15. 2 half pt byes rds. 1-8, Two Sections: Open (FIDE): Gtd 1st 400, 300, U-2100: $200-100; U-1900: $200-100, U-1700 + Unr: $200-100, Reserve: U-1500 + Unrated 1st $100, Other class prizes per entrees; LS, W, Free Parking. Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis St., Stillwater, OK 74074.
FKimBerry@AOL.com, 405 372-5758.
OCFChess.org.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, ILLINOIS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 2nd Annual Greater Midwest Class Championships $12,000 b/200 - $9,000 Guaranteed. Weekend AFTER Thanksgiving! 5R- SS. Hyatt Regency Schaumburg Hotel, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173. Free Parking! $12,000 b/200 - $9,000 Guaranteed. In 5 sections: 3-day Game-90 + 30/sec increments, 2-day Game-45 d5 for Rd. 1-2 then merge in Rd-3. Master/Expert (2000-up): $1500-1000-700-600- 500, top U2300, U2200, U2100 $300 each. FIDE rated. Class A (U2000): $700-600-500-300-200. Class B (U1800): $700-600-500-300-200. Class C (U1600): $500-300-200-100-50. Class D and below (U1400 and below): $400-300-200-100-50. Rated players may play up one section for $25. Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $100 D, $200 C, $300 B, or $400 A. EF: $99 online or postmarked by 11/1, $109 online or postmarked by 11/15, $119 thereafter, $129 onsite. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Club Group Discount Special - 5 entries for the price of 4 if all in the same envelope by early registration cut-off (11/1). Re- entry $50. 3-day schedule: Reg. 4:30-6:30pm; Rd. 1 Fri 7pm, Sat 10am and 3:30pm. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10:30am Rd. 1 11am Rd. 2 1pm, then merge with 3-day in Rd. 3. Bye: Up to 2. Last rd bye must commit by end of Rd. 2 and not retractable. Side Events: 1-day Scholastic Saturday - 4R-SS, Game-30 d5 - Open, U1000, U600 sections - Trophies
1st-5th each section, participation ribbons for all players - $30 by 11/15, $40 thereafter and onsite - Reg. ends 9:30am - Rd. 1 10:00am with remaining rounds beginning ASAP. Game-3+2 Blitz (USCF/FIDE rated) Saturday night 8pm - $20; 75% of entries returned in prizes. HR: $84-84 847-605-1234, reserve by 11/15 or rate may increase. Ent:
www.chess
iq.com/gmclass or ChessIQ, 4957 Oakton St., Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. Questions:
sevan@chessiq.com ONLY. On tournament day ONLY - 847.274.1352. Advance entries posted at
www.chessiq.com/gmclass (online entries posted instantly). Boards, sets, and clocks provided for the main event. None for skittles. Organizer provided equipment must be used. November rating supplement used.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, MICHIGAN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) 2014 Motor City Open Co-Sponsored by Michigan Chess Festival, LLC. 6-SS (5-SS in U1000 Section). 4 Sections: OPEN, U1800, U1400, U1000. OK to play up. Top Section FIDE-Rated. Prize Fund: $10,000. 80% Guar. (b/50 per each section). SITE: ADOBA HOTEL, 600 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126 (Directions and Lodging Info below). All Sections except U1000 have 2-Day & 3-Day Schedules. No Re-Entries in OPEN or U1000 Sections. Up to three 1/2-pt. byes available (2 in U1000 Sect.); must be requested before start of RD. 4 (RD. 3 in U1000 Sect.). Sections merge after RD. 3. Unrated eligible for Overall prizes ONLY in all sections, can play in any section. USCF and a STATE memberships required; can be purchased on site. EF by Mon., 11/17 (add $10 after; add $20 after Mon, 11/24): OPEN: IMs and GMs Free ($100 EF deducted from prize): 3-DAY: $113. 2-DAY: $112. No Re-Entries Allowed. U1800: 3-DAY: $83. 2-DAY: $82. Re-Entries: $50. U1400: 3-DAY: $63. 2- DAY: $62. Re-Entries: $40. U1000 (1-Day 0nly): $30. No Re-Entries. TL: OPEN, U1800, U1400 Sections: 3-Day Schedule: RDS. 1-4, G/120 d5, RDS. 5-6, 40/120 d5, SD/30. 2-Day Schedule: RDS. 1-3, G-40 d5, RD. 4, G/120 d5, RDS. 5-6, 40/120 d5, SD/30. U1000 Section: 1-Day Schedule (Sat. only): G/45 d5. REG: 3-Day Schedule: Fri, 11/28, 9- 10am. 2-Day Schedule: Sat, 11/29, 9-10:30am. 1-Day Schedule: Sat, 11/29, 8-9am. RDS.: 3-Day Schedule: Fri, 11am, 6pm. Sat, 11am, 6pm. Sun, 10am, 3:30pm. 2-Day Schedule: Sat, 11:30, 1:30, 3:30, 6. Sun, 10am, 3:30pm. U1000 Section (5-SS): Sat, 9:30, 11:30, 1:30, 3:30, 6. FM SETH HOMA LECTURE on Fri, 11/28, 5-6pm ($10). GM ALEX LENDERMAN LECTURE on Sat, 11/29, 8-9am ($10). $$10,000 OVER- ALL. 80% Guar. (b/50 each section): OPEN: $4,400: 1st-2nd-3rd, $1,500-$800-$500; TOP U2400, U2200, U2000, U1800/UNR: $400 each. U1800: $3,300: 1st-2nd-3rd, $1,200-$700-$400; 1st-2nd, TOP U1600, U1400/UNR: $300-$200. U1400: $2,300: 1st-2nd-3rd, $700- $450-$350; 1st-2nd TOP U1200, U1000/UNR, $250-$150. U1000: Large Trophies for TOP 5 Overall. Trophies also for 1st, 2nd TOP U800, U600, U500, and UNR. Medals to all non-Trophy winners in U1000 section scoring 3.5 pts or more! Biggest Upset in OPEN, U1800 and U1400 sections win choice of Mechanical or Quartz Clock! Chief Sr. TD:
Dr. Ed Mandell. Bring boards, pieces, clocks! None supplied except for U1000 section; will be available for sale by Book Vendor on site. Cell Phone, Headphone Rules (posted at site): Cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode while in tournament room. INFRAC- TION: deduct 1/2 the remaining time or game forfeiture if less than 10 minutes remaining on clock; automatic forfeiture for 2nd infraction. Spectators will be subjected to expulsion for the remain- der of the event for any offense. Headphones cannot be used if opponent objects for any reason and cannot be used in the last round by players with a plus score. Player must be willing to present same to TD for examination at any time. Failure to do so will result in removal from tournament without refund. Dirs/Lodg: Adobe Hotel-Dearborn, 600 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126. Room Rate: $92. To reserve, call (313) 592-3622, ask for Motor City Open rate, or go online at
www.adobadearborn.com. Info, Ent: Dr. Ed Mandell (248) 635-2375 (Cell), (586) 558-4790, (586) 558-2046 (Fax). All The King’s Men, 27170 Dequindre Rd., Warren, MI 48092. Email:
allthekingsmench@aol.com.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, NORTH CAROLINA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) ACC Cash Your Checks Championship (Thanksgiving Weekend) 5SS, G/120 d5 (2-day Rd. 1 G/90 d5). Convention Center, 301 W. Morgan St., Durham, NC 27701. Hotel: Marriot City Center $99 (919-768-6000). Prize: $10,000 b155 (60% of ea prize guar). 4 sects. Open (2000+ FIDE rated): $1200-600-300-100-100, u2300 $400-100, u2100 $200-100. u2000: $1,000-500-200-100-100, u1850 $300-100-100. u1700: $1,000- 500-200-100-100, u1550 $300-100-100. U1400: $800-400-200-100, u1200 $300-100-100, u1000 $100. Unr cap $200 exc in Open. EF: $89 by 11/24. $99 by 11/26, $109 onsite. RE $50. Rfnd fee: $20. GM/IM free (prize - EF). Reg: Fr 6-6:40p, Sa 10:15-10:30a. Rounds: Fr 7p, Sa 2:15p 7p, Su 10a 2:45p. (2-day Sa 10:45a, merge in Rd. 2). Max two 1/2pt byes, commit by rd. 3. Nov 14 Supp, CCA min, & TD disc used. Info/Entry/Flyer:
http://BayAreaChess.com/cash,
ask@bayareachess.com, W.
An American Classic! A Heritage Event!
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, PENNSYLVANIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 45th annual National Chess Congress 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/45 d10). Trophy sections play separate 2-day schedule only, 11/29-30, G/45 d10. Loews Philadel- phia Hotel, 1200 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. $35,000 GUARAN- TEED PRIZE FUND. In 10 sections. Premier, open to all rated 2000/above and juniors under 18 rated 1800/above. $3000-1500-800-400-200, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, U2400/Unr $1600-800. FIDE. Under 2200: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 2000: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1800: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1600: $2000-1000-500-300-200.
24th annual NORTH AMERICAN OPEN
Dec 26-30, 26-29 or 27-29, Bally’s Las Vegas - GM/IM norms possible $120,000 projected prizes, $90,000 minimum guaranteed! Prize limits: If under 26 games as of
Open Section: 9 rds, Dec 26-30,
40/2, SD/30, d10. Other sections: 7 rds, Dec 26-29, 40/2, SD/30, d10 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10), Bally's Casino Resort, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd So, Las Vegas NV 89103. Free parking. 7 sections. Prizes $120,000 based
on 600 entries (senior, re-entry,GM, IM, WGM, U1250 count half), else in proportion; minimum 75% each prize. Open uses FIDE ratings, others December USCF ratings.
Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-
1000-800-600-500-400-400, clear or tie- break win $200, top FIDE U2500/Unr $2400-1200. FIDE rated, 200 GPP. Under 2300: $7000-4000-2000-
1200-800-600-500-500-400-400. Under 2100: $7000-4000-2000-
1200-800-600-500-500-400-400. Under 1900: $7000-4000-2000-
1200-800-600-500-500-400-400. Under 1700: $6000-3000-1500-
1000-800-600-500-500-400-400. Under 1500: $5000-2500-1300-
1000-700-600-500-400-300-300. Under 1250: $3000-1500-1000-
800-600-500-400-400-300-300, top Under 1000 (no unr) $1000-500.
12/14 official, U1250 $1500, U1500 or U1700 $3000. Unrated in U1250 $500, U1500 $900, U1700 $1300, U1900 $1800, U2100 $2500. If post-event rating posted 12/20/13-12/20/14 was over 30 pts over section max, prize limit $2000. Mixeddoublesbonus prizes: $2000-
1000-500-300-200. Male/female, any sections, must average under 2200.
Online entry fee: $255 at chess
action.com by 10/15, $275 by 12/23, $300 until 2 hours before game. Note higher Open Section fee if not 2200/up. Mailed or phoned entries: see Tournament Life or
chesstour.com. Entry fee at site: $300. Under 1250 Section entry fee: all
$120 less than above. Open Section entry fee: $100 more
to US players not rated 2200/ over. GMs, foreign IMs/WGMs free; $150 from prize. IMs/WGMs $150; $100 from prize. Special entry fee: Senior 65/over in
U1500 & over, all $120 less. Re-entry (No Open) $120. No checks at site; credit cards OK. Special USCF dues if paid with entry:
see
chesstour.com or TLA. 5-day late reg. ends 12/26 10:30
am, rds 12/26-28 11:30 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4, 12/30 10 am. 4-day late reg. ends 12/26 5 pm,
Rds. 12/26 6 pm, 12/27-28 11:30 & 6, 12/29 10 am & 4 pm. 3-day late reg. ends 12/27 10:30
am, Rds.12/27 11:30, 2:30 & 6, 12/28 11:30 & 6, 12/29 10 & 4. Half-point byes: OK all, limit 4
(limit 2 in last 4 rds). Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 4.
Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. USCF mem. required. Unofficial
uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special room rate at Bally’s $97
single or twin. Reserve now at 800-833- 3308 or 702-739-4111. Rooms may sell out about Nov 15. Blitz tournament 12/29 9:45 pm
(corrected time). $3000 GUARANTEED! Enter by 7 pm 12/29 for lowest fee. Entry:
chessaction.com or
Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at
chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).
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