See previous issue for TLAs appearing November 1-14


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. 6-8 OR 7-8, 22nd annual Western Class Championships (CA-S)


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.


DEC. 26-28, New Orleans Open (LA) See Grand Prix.


California, Northern


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.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 22-23, Hans Poschmann Memorial 4-SS, 30/90; SD/60 d5. 40955 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538. $$B 60 paid entries (not counting unrated entries ). Three Sections: Open (2000+) $300-210 U2200 $200-100; A/B (1600-1999) $200-150 U1800 $145-100; Reserve (0-1599) $200-150 U1400 $145-100. Unrated players in the Reserve can win a maximum of $100. All, EF: postmarked by 11/17 $60, $70 at site. USCF memb. req’d. May play up for add’l $10 per section. Reg.: Sat 11/22 9:00-9:45am. RDS.: Sat 10:00-3:30; Sun 10:00-3:30; One 1/2 pt bye available if requested in advance (bye in rds. 3 or 4 must be requested before rd. 1). 2014 November Supplement, CCA minimums and Directors discretion will be used to place players as accurately as possible. Please bring clocks and equipment. INFO: Ken Zowal (510)-623-9935. Email: kenneth.zowal@sbcglobal.net or richard koepcke@yahoo.com Ent: Ken Zowal, P.O. Box 3211, Fremont, CA 94539. No Phone entries.


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


NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Calif. Class Warfare Championship See Grand Prix.


NOV. 28, 2014 California Kids Class Championship (PK-12) 5SS, G/30 d5. Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Park free. Prizes: Top 15 players in ea section. Top 5 clubs & Top 5 schools in all sections combined (min 2/team, top 5 count). K-12 kids only. 5 sections based on rating: F(800-999) G(600- 799) H(400-599) I(200-399) J(under 200). Sched: Reg. 9-9:30a. Games: 10-11:30-1-2:20-3:45. EF: $39, after 11/23 $59, Playup +$10. Nov 14 Supp & TD disc to place players. Ent: Online or mail to Bay Area Chess, 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Rfnd fee $20. T: 408.409.6596. Info/Form: http://BayAreaChess.com/tgs.


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. 13, Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Youth Quads #3 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.


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 w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33, after 12/10 $48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


DEC. 19-21 OR 20-21, Bay Area Chess Lawless Winter Champi- onship


See Grand Prix.


DEC. 21, 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 12/18 $40. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


DEC. 21, 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 12/18 $48. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open (NV)


See Grand Prix.


DEC. 27, 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 12/24 $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature.


DEC. 27, 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 12/24 $35. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature.


JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open See Grand Prix.


JAN. 18, Golden State Open Blitz (BLZ) 4SS, G/5, d0, double round, 8 games. Holiday Inn Dublin-Pleasanton (see Golden State Open). 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 9:45 pm, rds. 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes.


MAR. 6-8 OR 7-8, 22nd annual Western Class Championships (CA-S)


See Grand Prix.


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


California, Southern


The Los Angeles Chess Club The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710 * www.LAChessClub.com. Saturdays: 10am-10 pm (Intermediate class + 2 Tournaments). Sundays: 11-7 & 1-5 pm (Junior class + 2 Tourna- ments) – Details on our web site. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm (Intermediate/Advanced Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025. (4 blocks W of 405, SW corner of Santa Monica & Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant). Group Classes * Tourna- ments * Private (1:1) Lessons.


Alec’s Chess Club! (818) 220-0257, www.alecschessclub.com. Excellent Group and Private Lessons at very affordable prices. Tournaments EVERY Saturday: Blitz Tournament on Saturdays from 1-3. The LAST Saturday each month: 5 Round G/30 d5. See our website or call for more details. Hope you can come!! alecnspencer@hotmail.com. 4418 Simpson Ave, #5, Studio City, CA 91607.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 1&2, 7&8, 22&23, 29&30, LACC - Saturday & Sunday G/61 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $55 ($35 LACC memb; No prizes 1/2; spouses/siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. 1-Day Option: 1/2 EF. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free at BoA & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChess- Club.com.


NOV. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, LACC - Saturday G/61 3SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $30 ($20 memb, No prizes 1/2; spouses/siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


NOV. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, LACC - Saturday Nite Blitzathon (BLZ) 7DSS, G/5 d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). Blitz-rated. No prizes 1/2. Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: 50% of collections. Parking: Free on streets &, BoA, or basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


NOV. 1, 8, 15, 29, LACC - Every Saturday Chess 4 Jrs. New Event! 3 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No prize 1/2, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; done by 5; Prizes: Trophies & medals; each player receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. Free pizza & juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com orMick@LAChess Club.com.


NOV. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, LACC - Sunday G/61 3SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $30 ($20 memb, No prizes 1/2; spouses/siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or base- ment. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


NOV. 2, 9, 16, 30, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs. 3 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No prize 1/2, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; done by 5; Prizes: Trophies & medals; each player receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. Free pizza & juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com orMick@LAChess Club.com.


NOV. 15, LACC - Capablanca Memorial Blitz Championship (G/5) (BLZ) 7DSS, G/5/d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). Blitz-rated. Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: $250 (b/15) 1st: $100; 2nd:$50; 3rd:$25; 4th:$15; U1800: $30; U1600 $30. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChess- Club.com.


NOV. 15-16, 2014 Capablanca Memorial See Grand Prix.


NOV. 22-23 OR 23, 2014 American Open Scholastic Doubletree Anaheim/Orange County, 100 City Dr., Orange, CA 92868. (714) 634-4500. Hotel rate is $99, mention SCF. Chess Computer for each 1st place winner per section. Trophies to top 10 places and top 3 in teams, in each section. Finalist medals to all above-average scorers. 9 Sections based on grade and rating: Varsity K-3, K-6, K-12; Junior Varsity K-1, K-3 rated U600, K-6 rated U600, K-6 rated U800, K- 9 rated U1000, K-12 rated U1200. Pre-Registration only (onsite reg. pay more and receive 1st round bye): Rds.: Saturday & Sunday 9am, 12:15, 3:15 for Varsity sections; and Sunday 9am, 10:45, 12:15, 1:45, 3:15, 4:45 for Junior Varsity sections. Time Controls: All rounds will be G/75 d5 in Varsity and G/30 d5 in Junior Varsity sections. EF: Varsity $80, Junior Varsity $60, register by 11/20 save $5, by 11/20 save 10%, by 10/31 save 20%, by 9/30 save 30%. Play-up +$5. Limited space for onsite registration! USCF Membership required for all sections. November Supplement & TD discretion to place players accurately. National Tour- nament Director: Randall Hough. Info: http://americanopen.org/junior- tournament. Inquire: play@americanopen.org. Chess Magnet School JGP for Varsity Sections.


NOV. 23, 2014 Euwe Memorial See Grand Prix.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 25, DEC. 2, 9, 16, Temecula Chess Club Tuesday Nights 4SS, G/75 d5. Temecula Chess Club, NEW LOCATION: 27403 Ynez Rd., Suite 213, Temecula, CA 92591 NOT 29275 Santiago Rd., Temecula, CA 92591. EF: $30. $15 for Temecula Chess Club Members. Unr: Free Entry for Unrated Players. Rds.: 7:00pm. ENT:www.temeculachess.com/events. INFO: Guy Reams info@temeculachess.com. www.temeculachess.com.


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


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


NOV. 29-30, Tournament & Fall Chess Camp Tournament: G/30 d5. 3 Camp Sections: Over 1000, U1000, U500. EF: $150; Siblings 1/2, 25% off new LACC members; Free new LACC Life members! $10 ($5) off if preregistered by 11/28 for the 2-day (1-day). 1-day $75. Reg.: Sat 11-12 pm. Schedule: Day 1, 12-1: Class (Tactics theory); 1-2: Opening theory; 2-3: Middle game theory; 3-4: Endgame theory; 4-5: Tactics II; 5-6: Games review. Schedule: Day 2, 12-1: Class (Tactics); 1-5: Practice (playing tournament games); 5-6: Analysis (assessing tournament games); Ent: LACC, Box 251774, LA, CA 90025. Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710; Mick@LAChessClub.com or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement.


NOV. 30, American Open Action 5 round SS, G/30 d5. Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County. 100 City Dr., Orange, CA 92868. Projected prizes $500, 80% Guaranteed! EF: $25 by Nov. 20th. $30 after. Registration 10:30-11. Rounds 12-1:15- 3-4:15-5:30. Info: 714-899-3421, play@americanopen.org. Ent: American Open, 5246 Lampson Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92845 or http://ameri- canopen.org/main-tournament/side-event.


DEC. 6, Temecula Chess Club Saturday Scholastic Temecula Chess Club, NEW LOCATION: 27403 Ynez Rd., Suite 213, Temecula, CA 92591 NOT 29275 Santiago Rd., Temecula, CA 92590. In 3 Sections: >900: 5SS, G/30 d5, 900: 5SS, G/30 d5, Open to 899 & under. 500: 5SS, G/30 d5, Open to 500 & under. ALL: EF: $30. Unr: Free for Unrated Players. $15 for Temecula Chess Club Members. trophies, medals. Rds.: 9a, 10:30a, 1p, 2:30p, 4p. ENT: www. temecula chess.com/events. INFO: Guy Reams info@temeculachess.com. www.temeculachess.com.


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.


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