Tournament Life / October


11195 Winton Rd., Cinti, OH 45218. Corner of Sharon Rd. & Winton Rd. EF: $30 if paid online or $35 at site. Credit Cards accepted at site. b/35 Open: $200-$100; 1st A,B,C,D/under...each $100. Biggest Rating Upset Prize $30. Floating 2nd Prize: Class Section with most players gets $50 2nd-Place Prize. Master Bounty Prize; any player or first player to win against one seeded master wins $50 and $25 for a draw. If one seed master has perfect 4.0 score, he has earned the $50 bounty. Masters Play Free and we feed you lunch. Master EF deducted from prize. Reg. 8-8:45. NEW ROUND TIMES: 9:00am-12:00-2:30-5:00; Register & Pay online www.chessearth.com. Side Event: Swiss Double Speed Chess Tourney afterwards $20 EF, G/5 d0.


DEC. 12-14 OR 13-14, 1st Annual Holiday Open See Grand Prix.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! DEC. 13, Toledo December 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 12/11, $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.


Oklahoma


OCT. 11-12, 3rd OCF Fall FIDE Open See Grand Prix.


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


NOV. 28-30, 6th OCF FIDE Thanksgiving See Grand Prix.


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


See Grand Prix. Oregon


NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.


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


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


OCT. 4, LVCA OCT Matt O’Brien Open Swiss #3 $$200 Gtd. 4-SS, G/40 d5. EF: $15,$10 College/U18 yrs old, $5 more each CASH ONLY after 10/1, FREE ENTRY TO UNRATEDS, if paying 1 year USCF Dues. Prizes: $70-1st, $35-2nd, $35-U2000/Unr, $30-U1200, $30-Top College. Rds.:12-1:30-3- 4:30pm. Onsite Reg.: Opens 11:30 am. Site: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Ent: Check payable to: “Bruce Davis”, 1208 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Info: www.lehighvalleychessclub.org.


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


See Grand Prix.


OCT. 18-19, Central New York Open (NY) See Grand Prix.


OCT. 19, PCL October Quick Quads (QC) 3RR, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow


DROPPING OUT?


Have to miss a round? It is very impor- tant that you NOTIFY THE DIRECTOR before pairings are made, so no one is deprived of a game! If you forfeit without notice, you may be FINED up to the amount of the entry fee!


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Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11- 11:15am. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W.


OCT. 24-25, 2014 U.S. Blind Chess Championship - NOTE DATE CHANGE


See Nationals.


OCT. 26, 2014 PA State Game/45 Championship See Grand Prix.


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


See Grand Prix.


NOV. 1 NOT OCT. 25, Boardwalk Open Blitz (BLZ) (New date) (NJ) See New Jersey.


NOV. 1, W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads Our 25th year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. Walnut St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am. Rds.: 9:30,12,2:30. Info: WCCC1975@gmail.com.


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


A Heritage Event!


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 8, 57th Gateway Open 4SS, G/70 d5. Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. EF: $28 postmarked by 11/5, $38 thereafter, $3 discount to PCC members. Two Sections: Open and Reserve (U1800). Prizes $$615 b/25, top prize in Open guaranteed 100%! Open: $120-90, U2000 $80. Reserve: $100-70, U1600 $60, U1400 $50, U1200/Unr $45. Reg.: 9- 9:45. Half-point byes available any round, must be requested by the start of Round 2. Rds.: 10AM-12:30PM-4:00PM-6:30PM. 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.


NOV. 8, MasterMinds CC Swiss/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. Scholastic: 4SS, K-12 G/40 d5. EF: $5 rec’d by Thurs. before, $15 on site. Reg. ends 9:30am. Rd. 1 10AM then asap. Mail Ent: payable to MasterMinds CC, 36 E. Hortter St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. Info:mastermindschess.org or brad@mastermindschess.org.


NOV. 15, 13th Annual Horizons for Youth Scholastic Fall Chess 5SS, G/30 d5. Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Main Campus, College Center Building, Bethlehem, PA 18020. Reg.: 7:30-8:45am. Rds.: 9:30, 11, 12:30, 2, 3:30. Two Tournaments: 1) USCF Rated Section Age 18 and under with two sections, Open and U1200. 2) Age-Based, Non-Rated Sections ages 14 and under and all 5 rounds done by 3pm. EF: $30 by 11:59 pm on Thursday November 13, $35 later & on site. Prizes: Rated- Cash Open Section - $200 1st place, $100 2nd place guaranteed, U1200 $75 1st place guaranteed. Trophies Open Section - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th U1400; Trophies U1200 Section - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, U1000, U800, U600, UNR. Non-Rated Trophies b/o age. For rated section, please bring chess equipment. Random draw prizes at end of tournament. Sudden death, if necessary for 1st-4th - G/10, tie breaks determine color and clock placement. Ent: Online registration only: www.northampton.edu/Community-Programs/Horizons-For-Youth/Spe- cial-Events-and-Partnerships.htm or call Horizons for Youth at 610-861- 4120 for assistance. Info: Jane 610-861-4120, Scott Zrinski (TD), sazrin- ski@gmail.com or Bruce Davis (Chief TD), BDavis@lehighvalleychess club.org.


NOV. 16, PCL November Quick Quads (QC) 3RR, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11- 11:15am. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W.


NOV. 23, 2014 PA State Game/15 Championship (QC) See Grand Prix.


NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 45th annual National Chess Congress See Grand Prix.


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


NOV. 29, National Congress Blitz (BLZ) 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Loews Philadelphia Hotel (see National Chess Congress). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in pro- portion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 10:15 pm, rds. 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes.


DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28, 33rd annual Empire City Open (NY) See Grand Prix.


JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 47th annual Liberty Bell Open See Grand Prix.


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


Rhode Island


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


Tennessee


OCT. 11, National Chess Day 4ss, G/60 d5. Courtyard Memphis East/Bill Morris Parkway, 3076 Kirby Parkway, Memphis, TN 38115, 1-901-365-6400. Prizes based on 30: $150, 100, 75, 50, 25. Class prizes: B,C, D/E $50 each. EF: Members


$25 early, $30 late. Non-members $30 early by Oct 04, $35 late. Rds. start at 10am and other ASAP. Registration starts at 8am. Send entries to: MCC, PO Box 17864, Memphis, TN 38187. gpylant@gmail.com, www.memphischess.com.


OCT. 25, Mike Barton Memorial 4 Site: Courtyard Memphis East/Bill Morris Parkway, 3076 Kirby Parkway, Memphis, TN 38115, 1-901-365-6400. 4SS, G/60 d5. Prizes based on 30: $250, 150, 100, 75, 25. Class prizes: B, C, D, E $50 gift certificates. Entry Fee: MCC members $20 early by Oct 18, $25 late. Non-members $25 early by Oct 18, $30 late. Rounds: 10am and others as soon as possible Registration: 8:30am-9:45am. gpylant@gmail.com; www.mem phischess.com.


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


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


NOV. 22-23, Mid-South Open See Grand Prix.


Texas


OCT. 18-19, Amarillo October Open See Grand Prix.


OCT. 25, Many Springs 69 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/.


OCT. 25-26, 2014 DCC Fide Open IX See Grand Prix.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! OCT. 31-NOV 2, OCT. 31 OR NOV. 1-2, 18th Annual Texas Grade and Collegiate Championships Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel, 4440 W. John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX 75063. HR: $94/$94/$99/$104. 972.929.8400 Mention Texas Grade or mention code TGJ30A to get rate. Reserve by Sept 29 or rate may not be honored. Collegiate: Oct 31-Nov 2. 5SS, G/90, with 30 sec inc. Collegiate is open to any college player. Only Texas players/Colleges can be be Texas Collegiate Champs. $$ $400-$200-$100, 1st ‘1600- 1800’ $200, 1st ‘1200-1599’ $200, 1st U1200 $200, Unrated eligible for U1200 prize or 1st -3rd overall only. Plaques to top 5 Individuals, Plaques to top 5 Teams (top four players added for team scores, no more than 2 teams per school.) EF: $49 by 10/17/14, $69 thereafter. Do not mail after 10/25 as your entry may not be received in time. Reg.: Fri 10/31 from 7:00 pm-7:30 pm. Rds.: Rd. 1 at 10/31 at 7:45pm. Sat 12:15pm- 5:30pm. Sun. 9 am and 1:45 pm. One 1/2 pt bye available, any round, if requested before end of rd. 2 and if player has not received a full point bye. Team pairings will be turn off for later rounds, probably for round 3. Fide rated and USCF rated and uses Fide Rules. USCF ratings/rules will be used for pairings and prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Online registration and team room information on website at www.dallaschess.com. Grades 9-12: Oct 31 or Nov 1 – Nov 2. 5SS, G/90 with 30 sec inc. (Round 1 of 2 day is G/60 d5). Each grade is Open to TX residents or players attending Texas schools. Players must play in their own grade. Note that small 9-12 sections may be merged with a bigger 9-12 section. Tro- phies to top 10 ind. & top 5 teams (top three players added for team scores, no more than 2 teams per school in each grade.) EF: $35 if post- marked by 10/17/14, $59 thereafter or on site. Do not mail after 10/25 as your entry may not be received in time. Schedule: 3 day or 2 day. Reg.: 3day: Fri 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm. 3day Rd.1 is on Fri at 7:45 pm. Reg.: 2day on Sat on 7:30 am – 8:30 am. 2 day Rd. 1 is at 9 am. Sections merge then rds. Sat 12:15pm-5:30pm., Sun. 9 am and 1:45 pm. Sat. reg- istration may require a 1/2 pt. 1st rd. bye. One 1/2 pt bye available, any round, if requested before end of rd. 2 and if player has not received a full point bye. Team pairings may be turn off for later rounds. Grades K-8: Nov 1 – Nov 2. 6SS, Rds. 1-3 G/45 d5; Rds. 4-6 G/60 d5. Each grade is Open to TX residents or players attending Texas schools. Players must play in their own grade. Trophies to top 10 ind. & top 5 teams (top three players added for team scores, no more than 2 teams per school in each grade.) RDS.: Sat. rds. 9:30-12:05-2:10-4:15. Sun. rds. 10-1:15. ALL: EF: $35 if postmarked by 10/17. $59 thereafter or at site. Do not mail after 10/25 as your entry may not be received in time. All: Entries to: Dallas Chess Club, c/o Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Entry must include Name, USCF ID (or new/pend- ing), grade & school and school location. Incomplete entries will be charged at site entry fee. No refunds after 10/29. Email: info@dal- laschess.com, 214-632-9000. Do not call after 10/29 as we are traveling. Online registration and team room information on website at www.dal- laschess.com. Side events: Unrated Blitz open tournament on 10/31 at 7:45 pm. EF: $15, Trophy prizes. Bughouse Open Tournament Sat. 8:35 pm. EF: $20/team. Trophy prizes. Registration for side events online or onsite only. W.


NOV. 8-9, 2014 DCC Fide Open X See Grand Prix.


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


NOV. 21-26, 2014 UTDallas Fall FIDE Open See Grand Prix.


NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.


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