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Tournament Life / October Maine


JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) See Grand Prix.


Maryland


Maryland Chess Association Tournaments MCA runs several scholastic & open tournaments throughout Maryland each month. Listings & online registration at www.MDChess.com. Maryland scholastic players can qualify for a $41,000 scholarship awarded each year that covers 4 years of tuition & fees at UMBC (Uni- versity of Maryland, Baltimore County).


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


See Grand Prix.


OCT. 31-NOV. 2 OR NOV. 1-2 (NEW DATES), 5th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ)


See Grand Prix. Massachusetts


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 8, 15, 22, 29, NOV. 5, Ernest E. Fandreyer Memorial 5SS, G/100 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Campus Complex, Room C159, Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $1 per game. Reg.: 6-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: 1-4, limit two. Prizes: chess books, wooden boards, etc. Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, miriling2@aol.com, 978-345-5011. Website: www.wachusettchess.org. WEB: 10-8-14. Plenty of free parking. Cafe facilities. W.


OCT. 26, 81st Greater Boston Open See Grand Prix.


NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 18th Annual Eastern Chess Congress (CT) See Grand Prix.


DEC. 14, Harry Nelson Pillsbury Memorial See Grand Prix.


JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress See Grand Prix.


FEB. 28-MAR. 1, 48th annual New York State Scholastic Cham- pionships (NY) See New York.


Michigan See Grand Prix.


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


NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Kings Island Open (OH) See Grand Prix.


NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Motor City Open See Grand Prix.


Minnesota See Grand Prix.


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


NOV. 7-9 OR 8-9, 2nd annual Bloomington Open See Grand Prix.


Mississippi


OCT. 18-19, 2014 Mississippi State Championship See Grand Prix.


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.


Missouri See Grand Prix.


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


OCT. 25, 2014 Springfield Open Co-hosted by the Springfield Park Board Chess Club and Joplin Chess Club. 4-SS, G/60 d5. Southside Senior Center, 2215 S. Fremont, Springfield, MO 65804. 2 Sections, Open: $120-80, U1600 60. U1400: $60-40. 4.0 Bonus: $20. Sections may be combined for pairing purposes. Prizes: b/25 non-scholastic entries. EF: $20 by 10/24, $30 at door. Scholastic (rating only) $10 by 10/24, $15 at door. Reg.: 8-8:50. Rounds: 9, 11:15, 2, 4:15. Ent: martin.stahl@joplinchess.org or jmbroz@att.net with cash on-site or mailed to Joplin Chess Club, 2609 New Hampshire, Joplin, MO 64804. Checks payable to Martin Stahl. Info: joplinchess.org, martin. stahl@joplinchess.org, 417-483-1554.


NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) See Grand Prix.


FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships (TX)


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Montana A Heritage Event!


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 8-9, Turkey Open - 31st Annual 5SS. Rds. 1-2 G/90 d5, Rds. 3-5 G/120 d5. Best Western Grant Creek Inn, 5280 Grant Creek Rd., Missoula, MT. 406-543-0700 ($92.65, mention chess) EF: $25 by 11/7, $30 at site, jrs at 1/2. REG.: 8:30-9:30am, Checks to UCCC. Rds.: 10, 2pm, 6:30, 9, 1:00 (ASAP). MCA req’d ($15) OSA. $$ b/25: $75, $50, $25. Biggest Upset (both non-prov) $30. Additional prizes based on entries. Info and entries: Bob Rajala, 1216 Harrison St., Missoula, MT 59802, 406-721-5856, www.montanachess.org. W, no horses, bring friends.


Nevada


Las Vegas Chess Center LasVegas Chess Center, 727 Fremont St., Las Vegas 89101, corner of 8th inside the Learning Village in Downtown. We meet on Fridays from 6 to 10 pm, G/75, +30, EF: $2 and Sundays from 12 to 6pm, 4 Rds. G/40 d5, EF: $5 with prizes back to winners. Sets, clocks, water and coffee provided, for more info visit lasvegaschesscenter.com or call 702-283-9512.


OCT. 17-19, 32nd Annual Sands Regency Reno-Western States Open


See Grand Prix.


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 See Grand Prix.


DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix.


JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open (CA-N)


See Grand Prix.


MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii International Open (HI) See Grand Prix.


New Hampshire


A Heritage Event! NOV. 15, 39th New Hampshire Amateur Championship 4SS, G/60 d5. Holiday Inn, 9 Northeastern Blvd. (exit 4 off Everett Tnpk/Rte. 3), Nashua, NH. 3 Sections: Championship, open to U2100 or Unr. EF: $34 if rec’d by 11/13, $39 at site. $$G: $150-100-50; trophies to top 3, top 3 U1850. Intermediate, open to U1750 or Unr. EF: $34 if rec’d by 11/13, $39 at site. $$G: $120-60-40; trophies to top 3, top 3 U1500. Novice, open to U1300 or Unr. EF: $29 ($24 to jrs. U21) if rec’d by 11/13, $34 at site ($29 jrs. U21). Trophies to top 3, top 3 U1100, top Unr. All, NHCA membership req’d of rated NH residents; dues $8 adult, $6 under 19. Reg.: 8:30-9:35am Sat. 11/15, Rds.: 10-1:00-3:30-6:00. Bye: All Rds. (limit 1, must commit before Rd. 2). Online advance entry available at www.nhchess.org until 11/14 6 PM. Ent: NHCA, c/o Hal Terrie, 377 Huse Rd. #23, Manchester, NH 03103. Info: halterrie@com- cast.net or (603) 668-8368.


JAN. 9-11 OR 10-11, 3rd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) See Grand Prix.


New Jersey


Every Third Sunday of the Month Tournament Union City Chess Club! 420 15th St., Union City. 4SS, G/45 d0. $200 b/20. Start time: 10am. Reg.: $20. $15 if advance entry. To enter in advance at website: http://hudsoncountychess.tripod.com/.


Toms River Chess Club New! Beginning Oct. 5th. Every 1st and 3rd Sunday Quads at the Toms River Chess Club. Held at Close Encounters, 1861 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ. G/40 d5. EF: $20. Prizes: $40 per quad. Reg.: 12:15-12:45 PM. 1st round 1PM. Contact email: info@tomsriverchessclub.org


OCT. 11, Central Jersey Chess Tournament Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 6 sections: 4 rated, 2 unrated. Open, U1200 K-12, 3SS G/40 d5. U900, U600 K-8, 4SS G/25 d5. Intermediate (K-6), Beginners (K-2) 4SS, unrated, no clocks. Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and top school or club team per section, medals to all! $35 pre-reg at njchess.com by 10/9, $45 on-site. Reg.: 1:15- 1:45, sections end between 5-7pm. Full details at njchess.com.


OCT. 12, FCA Sunday Quads 3RR. G/40 d5. 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prizes: $50 per Quad. EF: $20. Reg.: 12:00 12:45pm. Rds.: 1:00, 2:30, 4:00. Info: frank@franks chess.com, 201-961-4029. Clear winner of 3 Quads in 2014 gains free entry in next quad!


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 15, 22, 29, NOV. 5, FCA Wednesday Night Swiss 4SS. G/80 d5. 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prize(b/20): $125- 75-50, U1400: $50. EF: $25. (1)1/2 pt. bye avail. any rd. Must notify b/4 rd.1. Reg.: 7:00pm-7:30. Rds.: 7:45. Info: frank@frankschess.com, 201-961-4029.


OCT. 17, Friday Club Quick Quads (Friday evening) Somerset Holiday Inn, 195 Davison Ave. Exit 10, I-287, Somerset, NJ. Separate Quad Sections for K-9 and adults. 3-RR, G/30 d5. Prizes: Winner gets $40 or Trophy. EF: $20 cash at site Kids $15. Reg.: 7pm. Games start 7:30 pm. Info: Ken Thomas 908-887-3126 or chess@goes. com.


OCT. 18, 3rd Saturday Swiss 4-SS. G/55 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $40, members $30. GMs free. IMs half-price. EF deducted from GM/IM prize. Prize Fund: $363 b/16 entries. Prizes: $100-80, U2200 $62, U1900 $61, U1600 $60. Reg.: 10:00-10:25 a.m. Rds.: 10:30 a.m., 1:00, 3:15, 5:30 p.m. Byes: 2 byes allowed, must commit prior to round 3. Info: chessmates@chessmatesnj.com, 732-499-0118.


OCT. 18, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 PM, 3: 45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, diana@icanj.net; www.icanj.net. ICA provides lunch.


OCT. 18, King’s Chess Club Quads Morning quads and afternoon quads, G/30 d5, Kindergarten-undergrad- uate (scholastic, youth, and young adult memberships). Bethlehem Church, 758 Route 10, Randolph, NJ 07869. EF: None. Reg.: 9-9:20 am., 1st rd. 9:40. Arr. by noon to reg. only for afternoon quads. Medal to each quad winner. Info: Bethlehem Church 973-366-3434 or Bob McAdams 973-694-3988, rwm@fambright.com.


OCT. 19, Dean of Chess October Grand Prix See Grand Prix.


OCT. 19, Sunday Quads 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 p.m. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: chessmates@chessmatesnj.com, 732- 499-0118.


OCT. 19, Westfield Octos 3-SS. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes per 8-player section: 1st $60, 2nd $35, Under prize $25. Under number determined by rating of 4th seed. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15- 1:45 p.m. Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548- 8432 or 848-219-1358.


OCT. 25, Cherry Hill October Open See Grand Prix.


OCT. 25, Dr. Luzviminda Machan Open 4-SS, G/40 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $40, members $30. GMs free. IMs half-price. EF deducted from GM/IM prize. Prize Fund: $363 b/16 entries. Prizes: $100-80-62, U2200 $61, U1800 $60. Reg.: 12:15-12:50 p.m. Rds.: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, 6:15 p.m. 2 byes allowed, Must commit prior to round 3. Info: chessmates@chess- matesnj.com, 732-499-0118.


OCT. 25, Fair Lawn Saturday Quads ICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d5. EF: $25. Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45 - 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 PM, 3: 45, 6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201 797 0330, diana@icanj.net; www.icanj.net. ICA provides lunch.


OCT. 25, Hamilton Chess Club Quads 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. New Location: McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave., Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. Contact email: hamiltonchessclub.com. W.


OCT. 25, No Jersey Indian Summer Amateur (2 sections) Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset. (I-287, exit #10). U2400 section, G$$: 250-150-100-50. Minimum $50 to Expert, EF: $45 online or $50 or cash at hotel. Early and late entries paired separately and merged in round two. U1400 Section: $$150-100-50. Minimum $50 to Class E & F. U1000. EF: $35 online, or $40 cash at site. Round #1 starts 10 am. Trophies to first and top 5 K-8 players. All sections: 4-SS, G/60 d5, Top 4 Open prizes Guaranteed All others b/16 in section. Only top in a class may win Minimum prize. Reg. 9-9:45. First R. 10 am. Info: Ken 908-887-3126 or chess@goes.com. W. Web.


OCT. 26, FCA Fall Open 4SS. G/60 d5. 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prize(b/20): $125- 75-50, U1400: $50. EF: $25. (1)1/2 pt. bye avail. any rd. Must notify b/4 rd.1. Reg.: 9:30-10:15am. Rds.: 10:30, 12:45, 3:00, 5:15. Info: frank@frankschess.com, 201-961-4029.


OCT. 26, Sunday Quads 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 p.m. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: chessmates@chessmatesnj.com, 732- 499-0118.


OCT. 26, Westfield Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. EF: $25, $20 Members. Reg.: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rds.: 2:15-4:00-5:45 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.com, John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358.


OCT. 31, Friday Club Quick Quads (Friday evening) Somerset Holiday Inn, 195 Davison Ave. Exit 10, I-287, Somerset, NJ. Separate Quad Sections for K-9 and adults. 3-RR, G/30 d5. Prizes: Winner gets $40 or Trophy. EF: $20 cash at site Kids $15. Reg.: 7pm. Games start 7:30 pm. Info: Ken Thomas 908-887-3126 or chess@goes.com.


OCT. 31, Halloween G/30 3-SS. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. Prize Fund: $125 b/8 entries. Prizes: $60-40. U1800 $25. EF: $25, $20 mem- bers. Reg.: 6:45-7:20 p.m. Rds.: 7:30 p.m. then ASAP. Info: chessmates@ chessmatesnj.com, 732-499-0118.


OCT. 31-NOV. 2 OR NOV. 1-2 (NEW DATES), 5th annual Boardwalk Open


See Grand Prix.


NOV. 1, 1st Saturday Swiss 4-SS. G/55 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF:


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