Tournament Life / October
Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm. Rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am. Rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Half point byes available all rounds, limit 2 byes, Premier must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $79-79, 617-568-1234, request chess rate, reserve by 1/3 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Ent:
chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions:
chesstour.com,
DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at
www.chessaction.com (Online entries posted instantly).
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!
JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 6th annual Golden State Open 7SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option except in Open Section, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Holiday Inn Dublin-Pleasanton, 6680 Regional St., Dublin, CA 94568 (near intersection of I-580 and I- 680; easy walk (2/5 mile) from BART West Dublin/Pleasanton station). 19 miles from Oakland Airport, 30 from San Jose Airport, 33 from San Francisco Airport. $25,000 prize fund unconditionally guaranteed. In 6 sections. Open, open to all. $3000-1500-800-600-400, clear or tiebreak winner $100, top U2300/Unr $1000-500. FIDE. Under 2200: $1600- 800-500-400-300, top U2000/Unr $500-250. Under 1900: $1500-800-500- 400-300, top U1700 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1600: $1200-600-400- 300-200, top U1400 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1300: $1000-500-400-300- 200, top U1100 (no unr) $250-125. Under 1000: $400-200-150-100-75. Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) may enter any section, with maximum prize U1000 $150, U1300 $400, U1600 $600, U1900 $800. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $1000-500-300. Team average must be under 2200; team- mates may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. EF: $123 online at
chessaction.com by 10/1, $143 online 10/2-1/14, $160 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. $130 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/1 (entry only, no questions), $150 10/2- 1/12. 4-day $129, 3-day $128, 2-day $127 mailed by 10/1, all $20 more mailed 10/2-1/7. EF $160 at site until 1 hour before game. GMs free; $120 deducted from prize. U1000 Section EF: $53 online at chessaction. com by 1/14, $60 phoned by 1/14, 4-day $59, 3-day $58, 2-day $57 mailed by 1/7, $70 at site or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. All: Special 1 yr USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at ches-
saction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry (except Open) $60. Online EF $5 less to CalChess members. 4-day schedule: Late reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 &
6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12, 3 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sun 9 am, rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. Byes: OK all, limit 2; Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd 4. Unofficial
uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Foreign player ratings: See
chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. HR: $89-95, 925-828- 7750, reserve by 1/2 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions:
chesstour.com,
DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201- 2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Bring set, board, clock if possible; none supplied. Advance entries posted at
chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, PENNSYLVANIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) 47th annual Liberty Bell Open 7SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (3 day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option in U2100 to U1250, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Sonesta Hotel, 1800 Market St., Philadelphia 19103. $$20,000 b/320 paid entries (re-entries, GMs & U1250 section count 70%), else in proportion, except minimum 75% of each prize guaranteed. In 2006 to 2014, the tournament had over 320 paid entries each year and the $20,000 projected prize fund was increased in proportion. In 6 sections. Open: $2000-1000-600-400-300, 1st clear or on tiebreak $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $800-400. Under 2100: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1900: $1200-600-400- 300-200. Under 1700: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1500: $1000-600- 400-300-200. Under 1250: $700-500-300-200-100. Unrated may enter any section, but may not win over $300 in U1250, $600 U1500, or $900 U1700. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400. 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. Top 5 sections EF: $108 online at ches-
saction.com by 1/14, $120 phoned by 1/12 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), 4-day $114, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 if check mailed by 1/7, $130 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. U1250 Section EF: All $30 less than top 5 sections EF. All: Unofficial
uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr USCF dues with 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 (no Open to Open) $70. 4-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6,
Cajun Chess
7230 Chadbourne Drive New Orleans, LA 70126 504-208-9596
cajunchess@yahoo.com www.cajunchess.com
Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis 4657 Maryland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108. 314-361-CHESS
info@stlouischessclub.org www.stlouischessclub.org
Continental Chess Association
PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. 845-496-9658
chesstour@aol.com www.chesstour.com
GOLD AFFILIATES Dallas Chess Club
200 S. Cottonwood Dr. Suite C Richardson, TX 75080 972-231-2065
info@dallaschess.com www.dallaschess.com
Marshall Chess Club 23 W. 10th St.
New York, NY 10011 212-477-3716
admin@marshallchessclub.org www.marshallchessclub.org
New York City Chess Inc Chess NYC Programs
c/o Russell Makofsky &Michael Propper PO Box 189, 1710 First Ave New York, NY 10012, 212-475-8130
info@chessnyc.com www.chessnyc.com
ChessIQ
4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113 Skokie, IL 60077, 847.423.8626
sevan@chessiq.com www.chessiq.com
A Heritage Event!
Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule (no Open Section): Reg. ends Sun. 9 am, rds. Sun 10-12-2-3:45-6, Mon 10-3:30. Bye: all, limit 3, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $98-98-98-98, 1-800-SONESTA, 617-806-4653, request Continental Chess rate, reserve by Jan 2 or rate may increase. Parking: Chess rate at Sonesta approx. $20/day (half of normal rate). Much lower rates Fri night & all day Sat & Sun at 1818 Market, 1815 JFK Blvd., or 1540 Spring. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD#D657633 or reserve through
chesstour.com. Ent:
chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions:
DirectorAtChess.US,
www.chesstour.com, 347- 201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at
chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 23-25, NORTH CAROLINA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) Land of the Sky XXVIII 5SS, 40/120,SD/30 d5 (U12 is G/90 d5). Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville, One Resort Dr., Asheville, NC 28806. Weekend before Super Bowl. $14,000 b/225 $9,000 gtd. Open (FIDE-rated, 100% gtd): $1600-750-400-300- 250. U2300 $450-250. Asheville (FIDE-rated, Under 2200): $1000-500- 250. 1999-1900,1899-1800, U1800 $ 450-250 each; Unrated: $100. Bun- combe (Under 1700): $1000-500-250. 1599-1500, 1499-1400, 1399-1300, Under 1300 $450-250 each; Unrated: $100. U12 (Under 1200): $500- 250-125. U900: $225-125 Unrated: $100. Biggest Upset in Tmnt: $50-25. EF (Open, Asheville, Buncombe): $84 by 1/16. GMs/IMs free ($94 deducted from prize). EF: (U12): $42 by 1/16. “No-prize” EF for under age 18 in Asheville, Buncombe, U12: $21 (no discounts). Unrated EF in Asheville, Buncombe, U12: $21 (no discounts, eligible for unrated prize only). ALL: On-site entries $10 more. Discounts (pre-reg or on- site, one per player): $10 off for players new to Land of the Sky, 2nd family member, or Under 18. Add $42 to play in a section more than 200 points above your rating, 1 section max. Rds.: 1st rd. either Fri 7pm or Sat 9am (G/90 d5), then Sat 1pm - 7pm, Sun 9am - 3pm. One 1/2 pt bye avail rds. 1-4, declare by rd. 2. BLITZ: G/5 d0. Sat 10 am EF: $20. 100% of entry fees paid in prizes. ENT: WW, PO Box 1123, Weaverville, NC 28787, 828-645-4215, fax: 828-645-4216. HR: $92 dbl, $76 sgl. Reserve early at 828-254-3211 or 800-733-3211 and mention tournament. INFO: Wilder Wadford,
wwadford48@gmail.com,
www.nc chess.org.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, TEXAS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) Southwest Class Championships 7SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option
GOLD & SILVER PaperClip Pairings
c/o J. Houghtaling Jr & Remy Ferrari 6005 Forest Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78526, 956-459-2421
jejrhoughtaling@bisd.us
San Diego Chess Club 2225 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101, 619-239-7166
chucnglo@aol.com
www.sandiegochessclub.org
Shore HS Chess League PO Box 773
Lincroft, NJ 07738
shorehschessleague@yahoo.com
Silver Knights Chess 3929 Old Lee Hwy Ste 92D Fairfax, VA 22030, 703-574-2070
www.silverknightschess.com chess@silverknightschess.com
AFFILIATES GOLD Any affiliate that has submitted at least 50 USCF memberships during the current or previous calendar year, or is the recognized State Affiliate, is eligible to become a Gold Affiliate. Gold Affiliates are honored in a spe- cial list in larger type in Tournament Life each month, giving the affiliate name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and website. Gold Affiliation costs $350 per year, and existing affiliates may subtract $3 for each month remaining on their reg- ular affiliation, or $20 for each month remaining on their Silver Affiliation. As of August 6, 2007, by paying an annual payment of $500 (instead of $350), Gold Affiliate sta- tus may be obtained with no minimum requirement for memberships submitted.
SILVER AFFILIATES
Bay Area Chess (CA)
www.BayAreaChess.com
Beverly Hills Chess Club (CA)
www.bhchessclub.com
Boca Raton Chess Club (FL)
www.bocachess.com
En Passant Chess Club (TX)
edguetzow@sbcglobal.net
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Long Island Chess Nuts (NY) 516-739-3907
Los Angeles Chess Club (CA)
www.LAChessClub.com
Michigan Chess Association
www.michess.org
Oklahoma Chess Foundation
OCFChess.org
Sparta Chess Club (NJ)
www.spartachessclub.org
Success Chess School (CA)
www.successchess.com
Vellotti’s Chess Kids (ID)
www.VellottisChessSchool.com
Western PA Youth Chess Club (PA)
www.youthchess.net
SILVER Any affiliate that has submitted at least 25 USCF memberships during the current or previous calendar year, or is the recognized State Affiliate, is eligible to become a Silver Affiliate. These affiliates will be recognized in a special list in Tournament Life each month, giving the affiliate name, state, and choice of either phone number, e-mail address, or website. Silver Affiliation costs $150 per year, and existing affiliates may subtract $3 for each month remaining on their regular affiliation. As of August 6, 2007, by paying an annual payment of $250.00 (instead of $150), Silver Affiliate status may be obtained with no minimum requirement for memberships submitted.
A Heritage Event!
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