See previous issue for TLAs appearing October 1-14
except in Master Section, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). DFW Airport Marriott South, 4151 Centreport Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76165. Free parking; free airport shuttle. $30,000 prize fund unconditionally guaranteed. In 7 sections; rated players may play up one section. Master (2200/up): $3000-1500-800-500-400, clear or tiebreak winner $200, top U2400 $1200-600. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1500-800-400- 300-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1200-600-400-300-200. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $800-400-200-120-80. Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) may enter A through E, with maximum prize E $200, D $400, C $600, B $800, A $1000. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400- 300. 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. EF: $143 online at
chessaction.com by 11/1, $163 online 11/2-2/9, $180 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. $150 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/1 (entry only, no questions), $170 11/2-2/9. 4-day $149, 3-day $148, 2- day $147 mailed by 11/1, all $20 more mailed 11/2-2/4. EF $180 at site until 1 hour before game. GMs free; $150 deducted from prize. Class E Section EF: $63 online at
chessaction.com by 2/11, $70 phoned by 2/9, 4-day $69, 3-day $68, 2-day $67 mailed by 2/4, $80 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
chesstour.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. 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 chess
tour.com/foreignratings.htm. HR: $95-95, 817-358-1700, reserve by 1/30 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 sup- plied. Advance entries posted at
chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, HAWAII TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii International Open 6-SS, Open: G/90 + 30i, All other sections: G/120 d5. Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel, 2500 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815. $25,000 Projected Prize Fund based on 200 entries in top 3 sections. $12,500 unconditionally guaranteed. Open: $5000-2500-1250 U2400 $1250-750 U2200 $1250- 750 Amateur (Under 2000): $2500-1250-750 U1800 $1000-500. Reserve (Under 1600): $2500-1250-750 U1400 $1000-500. Novice (Under 1200): $500-300-200 Open EF: Free for GM/IM/WGM/WIM.(*) *See website for conditions. $249 for players rated 2000+, $349 for players rated under 2000 or unrated. U2000 & U1600 EF: $249 to play in rating class or unrated, $299 if wanting to play up. U1200 EF: $89. Discounts: 20% off all entry fees if received by 10/1/14, 10% off until 1/1/15. Additional $20 off for juniors aged 18/under and Seniors aged 65/older. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends 3/19 at 5PM. Rds.: 7:30, 2-7:30, 2-7:30, 9. 3-day schedule. Reg ends 3/20 at 8AM. Rds.: 9-2:00-7:30, 2-7:30, 9. Side Events: This is the anchor event for the weeklong 2015 HAWAII CHESS FESTIVAL (3/14-22) which will also feature the Hawaii State Scholastic Championship - 3/14, G/45 d0, a chess camp, Blitz Open - 3/21, G/5 d0, lectures, group travel outings and more. HR: $189. Call event sponsor Ultimate Vacations at 1-800-284-0440 for reservations and travel pack- ages. Registration and more info:
www.HawaiiChessFestival.com. Email:
hawaiichessfestival@gmail.com. Chief Organizer: Beau Mueller, (808) 321-1594.
Regional Alabama
OCT. 18, Gulf Coast Classic - 4th Annual 4SS, TC: G/45 d5. UMS Wright Prep School, 65 Mobile St., Mobile, AL 36607. Classic (PF: $750, $b/20): $225-175-A/B:150-C/D:125-U1200:75. Rds.: 9-11-2-4. EF: $40; if mailed by OCT 11th; $50 at site. Scholastic: 5SS, TC: G/30 d5. EF: $15. Trophy: Top 3. Rds.: 9:15-10:30-12:30- 1:45-3. Late REG.: OCT 18th at 8am. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204 - 202, Birm- ingham, AL 35244. Info:
CaesarChess@yahoo.com,
www.CaesarChess. com,
www.AlabamaChess.com.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 1-2, East Alabama Open - 4th Annual 5SS, TC: G/120 d5. Hampton Inn & Suites. 4210 Phillips Rd., Lanett, AL 36863. Open (PF: $1,000; $b/20): $300-$200-A:$175-B:$175- U1600:$150. Rds.: 10-2:30;7:30-10-2:30. EF: $50; if mailed by OCT 24th; $65 at site. Late REG: NOV 1st at 9am. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204 - 202, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info:
CaesarChess@yahoo.com;
www.Alabama
Chess.com;
www.CaesarChess.com.
NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) See Grand Prix.
FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships (TX)
See Grand Prix. Arizona
A State Championship Event! NOV. 1-2, Arizona Senior Open Holiday Inn Palo Verde, 4550 S. Palo Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714, 520- 799-8622. 1 SECTION: Open to USCF members born on or before Nov. 1, 1964. SCHEDULE: 5/SS, Rds 1-2 GAME/90 d5, Rds. 3-5 30/90, SD/1 d5. Round times: 10-1:30-5, 9-3. Byes: 1/2 pt byes allowed for all rounds but must be requested prior to start of Round 2 (2 max). PRIZES: Highest Placing AZ Resident is AZ Senior Champion, $$G:250-150-100, “Holland Prize” $50, Plaque to Top Senior 60+, Top Senior 70+; EF: FREE to GM/IM/WGM/WIM, otherwise $40. Late Fee: Additional $10 if entering after 10/29. ENTER:
http://events4chess.com/ or mail to (make checks payable to “SACA”): SACA, Attn: AZ Senior Open, PO Box 40663, Tucson, AZ 85717 or at site on 10/29 at 8:30 - 9:30am. HR: $79 (single/ double) or $99 (suite), mention “Chess”. INFO: Enrique Huerta, 520- 261-6149, email:
maxoftat@yahoo.com, web:
www.sazchess.org. W.
NOV. 22-23 OR 23, 2014 American Open Scholastic (CA-S) See California, Southern.
NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.
DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open (NV)
See Grand Prix.
DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) See Grand Prix.
JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open (CA-N)
See Grand Prix.
FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships (TX)
See Grand Prix.
MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii International Open (HI) See Grand Prix.
Arkansas
NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) See Grand Prix.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 15, Arkansas Memorial Chess Tournament 4SS, G/60 d10. Comfort Inn & Suites Presidential, 707 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72702; 501-687-7700; HR: $79 + tax (ask for chess rate before Oct. 31) WiFi. Free Parking. EF: $35 postmarked by November 8. $50 at site (no checks). $25 if first tournament. Reg.: Sat. 8-8:45. Rd. 1: 9:00, lunch, Rd. 2:11:45, Rd. 3&4 start 20 minutes after prev round. 1/2 pt bye available before round 3. Only One Section: Overall 20%; A Class 15%; B Class 10%; C Class 10%; D Class and E Class and below (including Unrated); 1 half pt bye before round 3. Ron Sanders Jr., 133 Sezanne Ct., Little Rock, AR 72223,
roncsanders@gmail.com.
FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships (TX)
See Grand Prix. California, Northern
OCT. 11, Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Youth Quads #1 + National Chess Day Festivities Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Two Sections: U900 G/30 d0; Over 900 G/45 d5. Info & Entry Form at:
www.CalNorthYouthChess.org/Applications/FallQuads14-GP. Open to all scholastic players who are USCF members. Trophies to winners of each Quad. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. Kirshner, Ph.D.,
Alan@CalNorthYouthChess.org, (510) 659-0358.
OCT. 12, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $25, after 10/9 $40. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.
OCT. 12, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: all teams & players w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33, after 10/9 $48. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.
OCT. 18, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 10/15 $35. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/signature.
OCT. 18, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to all teams & players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. Disc EF: $20, after 10/15 $35. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/signature.
OCT. 19, Bay Area Foster City Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 10/16 $35. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.
OCT. 19, Bay Area Foster City Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: all teams & players w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $27, after 10/16 $40. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.
OCT. 26, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $25, after 10/23 $40. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.
OCT. 26, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: all teams & players w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33, after 10/23 $48. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.
OCT. 26, Foster City Grand Prix LuperSwiss (3 x G/90 d5) See Grand Prix.
OCT. 31-NOV. 2 OR 1-2, 2014 U.S. Class Championship See Nationals.
NOV. 2, Bay Area Fremont Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $25, after 10/30 $40. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.
NOV. 2, Bay Area Fremont Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: all teams & players w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33, after 10/30 $48. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.
NOV. 8, Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Super$wiss (4SS, G/61 d5) See Grand Prix.
NOV. 8, Bay Area Sacramento Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 11/5 $35. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 8, Sacramento Junior Grand Prix Super Swiss (4SS, G/61 d5)
Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prize: $1,000 b/35. 70% guar. 1800+: $200-100, u2000 100-50. u1800: $200-100-50, u1600 100, u1400 50 u1200 50. Nov 14 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30 11:50 2:40 5. EF: 45, Econ 35 2/3 prz. after 11/5 +15, playup +15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 10/26 (Prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess. com/grandprix. W.
NOV. 8, Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Youth Quads #2 Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Two Sections: U900 G/30 d0; Over 900 G/45 d5. Info & Entry Form at:
www.CalNorthYouthChess.org/Applications/FallQuads14-GP. Open to all scholastic players who are USCF members. Trophies to winners of each Quad. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. Kirshner, Ph.D.,
Alan@CalNorthYouthChess.org, (510) 659-0358.
NOV. 9, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $25, after 11/5 $40. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.
NOV. 9, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: all teams & players w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33, after 11/5 $48. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.
NOV. 15, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 11/12 $35. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/signature.
NOV. 15, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to all teams & players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. Disc EF: $20, after 11/12 $35. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/signature.
NOV. 16, Bay Area Foster City Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 11/13 $35. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.
NOV. 16, Bay Area Foster City Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Trophies: all teams & players w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $27, after 11/ 13 $40. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.
NOV. 16, Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) See Grand Prix.
NOV. 22-23 OR 23, 2014 American Open Scholastic (CA-S) See California, Southern.
NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.
DEC. 7, Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss (3SS x G/75 d5) See Grand Prix.
DEC. 13, Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Super$wiss (4SS, G/61 d5) See Grand Prix.
DEC. 13, Bay Area Sacramento Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $20, after 12/9 $35. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! DEC. 13, Sacramento Junior Grand Prix Super $wiss (4SS, G/61 d5)
Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prize: $1,000 b/35. 70% guar. 1800+: $200-100, u2000 100-50. u1800: $200-100-50, u1600 100, u1400 50 u1200 50. Dec 14 Supp & TD disc. Reg. 9-9:15. Rds. 9:30 11:50 2:40 5. EF: 45, Econ 35 2/3 prz. after 12/9 +15, playup +15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 12/1 (Prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess. com/grandprix. W.
DEC. 14, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: $25, after 12/10 $40. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.
DEC. 14, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: all teams & players
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