See previous issue for TLAs appearing November 1-14


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 mem- berships 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 OVERALL. 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. INFRACTION: 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 remainder 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, 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 Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. $35,000 GUARANTEED 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. Under 1400: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under 1200: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under 1000: Trophies to top 10, 3 year USCF membership with magazine to 1st. Under 800: Trophies to top 10, 3 year USCF membership with magazine to 1st. Scholastic Under 600: K-12 only, trophies to top 10, 3 year USCF membership with magazine to 1st. Unratedmay not win over $300 in U1200, $600 in U1400, $900 in U1600, $1200 in U1800, or $1500 in U2000. Mixed doubles prizes: best male- female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $2000-1000- 600-400. Team average must be under 2200; teamates may play in dif- ferent sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Student/Alumni plaques to top 5 teams of 4 (regardless of section) representing any U.S. college, HS or pre-HS players attend or have graduated from. Top 7 sections entry fee: $118 online at chessaction.com by 11/26, $125 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/24 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $123, 2-day $122 mailed by 11/19, $140 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. Re-entry $60, not available in Premier. Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 entry fee: $38 online at chessaction.com by 11/26, $45 phoned by 11/24 (406-896-2038, no questions), $42 mailed by 11/19, $50 at site. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper 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. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day top 7 sections schedule: Reg.


An American Classic! A Heritage Event!


ends Sat. 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45, 3:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45 & 3:30 each day. Half point byes OK all rounds; limit 3, Premier must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $100-100- 125, reserve by 11/13 or rate may increase. Parking: Hotel has valet parking only, with a special chess rate of $30/day. Park America, 25 S. 12th St (12th & Clover), 1 block from Loews, about $17/day each day, or $8/12 hrs Sat & Sun. Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St. (3/5 mile from Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton Hotel), about $5/day Sat & Sun, $18/day other days. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633 or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Con- tinental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, Director@chess.us, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). JGP (Top 7 sections).


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 b/155 (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.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 28, 29, 30, NEW MEXICO TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 Heart of the Desert Open at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum 4100 Dripping Springs Rd., Las Cruces, NM 88011. 7 round/SS. For all sections except Morphy G/90 d5. Rds.: Fri: 12 noon, 4pm; Sat: 9am, 1pm, 5pm; Sun: 9am, 1pm. Open Section: EF $55; $$gtd.: $600/310/160/ 60, Best <2000: $110, Biggest upset $60. Reserve Section (<1800): EF $50; $$/b15 in section: $350/150/90/55, Best <1600: $65, Biggest upset $55. Booster Section (<1400): EF $45; $$/b15 in section: $200/110/65/50, Best <1200: $50, Biggest upset $50. Morphy Section (<1000): EF $20 Prizes: books & medals. Reg. for Morphy on site Fri. 1pm to 7pm & Sat. 8:30 to 9:00 am. Game/50 d5. Rds. for Morphy Sect, Sat: 9:30am, 11:15am, 1pm, 2:45pm, 4:30pm. Unr eligible only for 50% of prizes in Reserve, Booster Sections. One (1) one half (1/2) point bye may be selected in writing on the entry form or writing on the bye list at the site 1 hour before the first round. Advance Reg: Pay to NMCO, Box 4215, Albuquerque, NM 87196. To avoid late fee, postmark by 11/24. Deadline for PayPal is 12noon 11/26, Pay Pal must have valid USCF ID and phone or email contact or will be charged additional $15 late fee on site. Special Pay Pal instructions are on nmchess.org. Reg: on site: cash/check only plus Late fee $15. Friday 10:30am to 11:30am, Arrivals for on site reg. after 11:30am Friday may be given a Round 1 forced 1/2 pt. bye. $5 Family discount after one full price entry. W.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, WASHINGTON TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Washington Class Championships 6SS, 40/120, SD/60 d5, 2-Day Option, Rds. 1-3, G/60 d5. Embassy Suites


Seattle North/Lynnwood, 20610 44th Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA 98036. 425-775-2500. HR: $129-129 King, $139-139 Double until 11/14. $6,000/b150. Medal only entry fee count as half entries. 7 Sections, MASTER (2200/up), FIDE Rated, $500-350-175 (U2300: $100-75), EXPERT (2000-2199), FIDE Rated, $400-275-150 (U2100: $100-75), CLASS A (1800-1999), $300-200-125 (U1900: $100-75), CLASS B (1600- 1799), $300-200-125 (U1700: $100-75), CLASS C (1400-1599), $300-200-125 (U1500: $100-75), CLASS D (1200-1399), $300-200-125 (U1300: $100-75), CLASS E (1000-1199), $200-125-100, (U1000: $100, U800/Unr: $75). Unrated players may only win 1st-3rd in MASTER or Unrated prize in CLASS E. Foreign ratings used for players with no USCF rating. Higher of USCF or FIDE rating used for pairings and prizes in Master and Expert sections. EF: MASTER $125, EXPERT $115, CLASS A to D $105, Class E $95. Deduct $15 if postmarked or online by 11/21. Deduct $25 if postmarked or online by 10/26. Rated players may play up one class only, add $25 to EF. Special Medal Only EF (Juniors U21): $45 by 10/26, $50 by 11/21, $55 at site. Free entry for GMs, IMs, WGMs. 3-Day Schedule: Registration Fri (11/28) 8:30-9:30 am. Rds.: Fri 10:30 am & 6 pm, Sat 10:30 am & 6 pm, Sun 9 am & 3:30 pm. 2-Day Schedule: Registration Sat (11/29) 8-8:30 am. Rds.: Sat 9:00 am, 11:45 am, 2:30 pm then merges with 3-Day Schedule. Bye: limit 2, request before end of Rd. 2. ENT: Checks payable to Washington Chess Federation. Mail to: Dan Mathews, 749 Somerset Ln., Edmonds, WA 98020-2646. Info: Email: danomathews01@gmail.com, Phone: 425-218-7529. Enter online: www.nwchess.com/onlineregistration. W.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) 2014 California Class Warfare Championship 6SS, 40/120 SD/30 d5 (2.5 day rd. 1-3: G/90 d5; 2-day rds. 1-3 G/61 d5 merge in rd.4) Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Prize Fund: $14,000 b/197 (70% guar).Sec- tions & Prizes: Open (2100+ FIDE rated): $2,000 1,000 500 200, u2300 300 150. 1900-2099: $1000-500-200-150-120. 1700-1899: $1000- 500-200-150-120. 1500-1699: $1000-500-200-150-120. 1300-1499: $1000-500-200-150-120. u1300: $1000-500-200-150-120. Unr max $200 exc in Open. Reg.: Fri 10-11am, Fri 6-6:30pm, & Sat 9-9:30am. Rds.: 3- day: Fri 11:30a, 5:30p, Sat 11:30a, 5:30p, Sun 9:30a 3p. 2.5-day: Fri 7p, Sat 10a, 1:45p, 5:30p, Sun 9:30a 3p. 2-day: Sa 9:30a, 12:15p, 2:45p, 5:30p, Su 9:30a 3p. Byes: Two 1/2 pt bye allowed must commit by start of Rd. 3. EF: 119 by 11/23. Econ: 89 & 60% calc prize (not avail in Open). After 11/23 & Onsite +25, Playup +25. Refund: $20. GMs/IMs free by 11/19: prize-EF. Nov 14 Supp, CCA min, & TD disc to place players. Reg. online: http://bayareachess.com/my/tg or Mail payments to BayArea Chess, 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Rfnd fee: $20. Organizers: Dr. Judit Sztaray and Dr. Salman Azhar. TDs: NTD Tom Langland and NTD John McCumiskey, and others. Info: http://bayareachess.com/tg. ask@BayAreaChess.com. T: 408-409-6596. W.


NOV. 29, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 American Open Blitz (BLZ) 5 round double swiss, G/5 d0. Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County. 100 City Dr., Orange, CA 92868. Projected prizes $1000, 80% Guaranteed! $300-100; U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, Unr. each $100. EF: $35 by Nov. 20th. $40 after. Registration ends 9 pm. Rounds 9:30 pm - 10-10:30-11-11:30. Info: 714-899-3421, play@americanopen.org. Ent: American Open, 5246 Lampson Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92845 or http:// americanopen.org/main-tournament/side-event


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! DEC. 5-7 OR 6-7, GEORGIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20


3rd annual BOSTON CHESS CONGRESS Jan 9-11 or 10-11 at luxurious Hyatt Boston Harbor $12,000 projected prize fund, $8000 minimum


Special $79 room rates, free parking, free airport shuttle!


Beautiful view of Boston harbor and downtown! In 6 sections: Premier: Open to 1900/over. Prizes $1200-600-400, clear/tiebreak 1st $100


bonus, top Under 2300 $500-250. Under 2100/Unr: $1000-500-300. Under 1900/Unr: $1000-500-300. Under 1700/Unr: $900-500-300. Unrated limit $600. Under 1500/Unr: $800-400-300. Unrated limit $400. Under 1300/Unr: $400-200-150. Unrated limit $200. MIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZES: best male/female 2-player “team”


combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections. BLITZ TOURNAMENT Saturday 9:30 pm.


FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com. www.uschess.org 57


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