Tournament Life


Tournament Life Announcements


OCTOBER 15 THROUGH DECEMBER 14


Scholastic Members: As a service to you, we are listing upcoming Na- tional USCF rated events, and requested events of possible interest to you. You can always log in to www.uschess.org, and click on “Clubs and Tour- neys.” Then click on “Upcoming Tourneys” for a complete listing of upcoming rated events and de- tails. As always, you can check out the TLA section of Chess Life.


Organizers and Tournament Directors: If you would like your tournament listed here in Chess Life for KIDS for December (events to be held after December 14), the deadline for submitting your announcements is October 10th. The deadline for the February 2012 issue is December 10th. The pro- cessing fee is $1.00 per line for the first eight lines, $2.00 for every line thereafter. Send your an- nouncements to tla@uschess.org. Display advertising is also available. Advertising rates are posted on the USCF website, www. uschess.org, or you may email: tla@uschess.org for complete details.


NATIONALS


Oct. 29-30, California, Northern 2011 U.S. Junior Chess Congress (Blitz on October 28). Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great Amer- ica Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Free parking. Hotel rate $99 only. Hotel: Hyatt Regency, 5101 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Main Event:Trophies to top 20 players and top 10 teams, including ties, in each section. Participation medals to all entrants. 7 Sections based on age: Ages 5 & under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, and 16-18. Onsite Regis- tration: Saturday/Sunday 7:30-8:00am. Round Times: Saturday & Sun- day 9am, 12:15, 3:15pm for all sections except Ages 5 & under is Saturday 9, 10:45, 12:15, 1:45, 3:15pm and Ages 6-7 is Sunday 9, 10:45, 12:15, 1:45, 3:15pm. Time Controls: All rounds will be G/75 except sections Ages 5 & under and 6-7 will be G/30. EF by 10/21: 1-day $48, 2-day $60, Play-up +15. Late fee (10/22-27) +$20, Onsite only after 10/27: +$40. Side events: Blitz (Fri Reg: 5:30-6pm, Games 6:30-8:30p) and Bughouse (Sat Registration: 5:30-6pm, Games 6:30-8:30p) in 3 sections (7 & under, 8-10, 11-18). EF: Blitz $15, Bughouse $15. Late fee (10/22-27) +$2, On- site only after 10/27: +$5. USCF Membership required for bughouse and all sections except ages 7 & under. October 2011 Supplement & TD desc to place players accurately. Reg early to save. Organizers/TDs: S. Azhar, R. Koepcke, T. Langland, & J. McCumiskey. More info & flyer: Ba- yAreaChess.com/usjr11. Register online at: BayAreaChess.com/my/ usjr11. Quest: ask@BayAreaChess.com. NS, NC, W. Chess Magnet School JGP G/75 rounds.


Nov. 18-20, Texas


2011 National K-12 Championship 7SS, G/90. Hilton Anatole, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX, $120 sin- gle/double/triple/quad. All guest rooms must be booked online at: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/D/DFWANHH-CHG- 20111117/index.jhtml. 13 Sections. Play only in your grade section. No- vember rating supplement will be used. 1/2-point bye available any round (except Round 7) if requested in advance of Rd 1 (Limit one). Team score = total of top three (minimum two) finishers from each school per grade. First place individual and team, including ties, will be National Champion for their grade. Schedule: Opening ceremony Fri. 12:30 pm. Rds.: Fri. 1 pm-6 pm, Sat. 10 am-2 pm-6 pm, Sun. 9 am-1 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun., approx. 5 pm. Special round times for K-1 sections: Fri. 1:30 pm-5:30 pm, Sat. 9:30 am-1:30 pm-5:30 pm, Sun. 9:30 am-1:30 pm. K-1 Awards Ceremony Sun. approx. 4:30 pm. EF: $50/participant postmarked or on line by 10/30, $70 postmarked or on line by 11/13, $85 after 11/13, $90 at site; $5.00 extra for all phone registrations; $20 fee for roster or sec- tion changes after 11/13 or any onsite changes. Onsite registration Thurs. 9 am-10 pm & Fri. 8 am-10 am. After 10 am players will have a 1/2-point bye for Rd 1. Awards:Trophies to top 10 individuals & top 5 teams (min- imum) in each grade. Class prizes: 1st-3rd place K-1: 800-999, 600-799, U600, Unr. 2-6: 1000-1199, 800-999, 600-799, U600 Unr. 7-9: 1200-1399, 1000-1199, 800-999, U800, Unr. 10-12: 1400-1599, 1200-1399, 1000- 1199, U1000, Unr. Every player receives a commemorative item! Side Events: Bughouse: Thurs. 11 am, Reg. onsite only Thurs. 8 -10 am, $25/team. Blitz Sections: K-6 and K-12, Thurs. 5 pm, Reg. on site until 4 pm. Blitz EF: $15 by 11/13, $20 after or on site. Blitz Awards: Trophies in K-6 and K-12 sections. Individual: Top 10, Team: K-6 Blitz Class Prizes (Top 3): 1000-1199, 800-999, 600-799, U600 Unr. K-12 Blitz Class Prizes (Top 3): 1400-1599, 1200-1399, 1000-1199, 800-999, U800, Unr. Bughouse Awards: Top 5 Teams. Team Rooms are limited. Contact Cody Stewart 931- 787-3916 by email: cstewart@uschess.org. Hotel info: www.hilton.com


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/en/hi/groups/personalized/D/DFWANHH-CHG-20111117/ index.jhtml#hotel Questions: Cody Stewart 931-787-3916. Entries: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn.: K-12 Championship, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or online at http://main.uschess.org/content/view/10014/95. Ad- ditional information about the event, advance entries, awards, meetings and registration forms: http://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2011/ k12/. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Dec. 9-11, California, Southern 2011 National Youth Action (West) 9SS, G/30. Hyatt Regency, 17900 Jamboree Blvd., Irvine, CA 92614, 949- 975-1234, $109 (Single – Quad). Four Sections: K-3, K-6, K-9, K-12. Entry Fee: $50 by 11/10/11 USPS (or $50 on-line by 11/10, 6 pm cst); $70 by 11/20/11 USPS (or $70 on-line 11/10/11, 6:01 pm cst - 11/20/11, 6 pm cst); $85 USPS 11/21-11/30 (or $85 on-line 11/20/11, 6:01 pm cst – 12/8, 6 pm cst); $85 by 12/9/11 6 PM on site (entries after 12/9/11 6 PM cannot be guaranteed pairing for round 1, instead they may receive 1/2 point bye round 1). Must be current USCF member by 8:30 am, 12/10 to be paired. Checks payable only to Chess Central. Awards: Indi- vidual:1st –20th Place in each section (K-3, K-6, K-9, K-12). Class Awards: 1st-3rd Place, K-3: U800, U600, U400, Unr. K-6: U1000, U800, U600, Unr. K-9: U1200, U1000, U800, Unr. K-12: U1400, U1200, U1000, Unr. Teams: 1st-10th Place in each section. Special Sportsmanship trophy! Schedule: Opening Ceremony Sat., Dec. 10 at 9:30 am. Rds. 1-5 Sat., 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, 3:30 pm & 5 pm. Rds. 6-9 Sun., 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm & 3:30 pm. Side Events: Bughouse Tournament – Fri, Dec. 9, 6:30 pm. EF: $20 per team ($10 for individuals and we help you create a team). On site regis- tration only. Registration closes at 5 pm, Fri, Dec. 9. One section only, K- 12. Bughouse Awards: 1st-10th Place. Blitz Tournament – Sat, Dec. 10, K-6 & K-12, 6:30 pm, $15 postmarked by 11/30/11, $20 on-site ($15 on-line by 11/30/11, 6 pm cst, $20 on-line 11/30/11, 6:01 pm cst - 12/08/11 6 pm cst) Registration closes at 5 pm, Sat, Dec. 10. Blitz Awards: Individual: 1st-20th in each section. Team: 1st-10th in each sec- tion. Puzzle Solving Contest: Sat. Dec. 10, 6:30 pm, Puzzle Solving Prizes: 1st-5th overall; 1st-5th U1000, EF: USPS: $15 postmarked by 11/30/11 (On-line: $15 until 12/08/11, 6 pm cst) $20 at the site by 5 pm. Awards Ceremony for Blitz/Bughouse/Puzzle Solving: Sun, 9 am. NYA Awards Ceremony: Sun, Dec. 11, 5:30-7 pm. Club Teams allowed! Master simuls and analysis scheduled. Hyatt Regency, 17900 Jamboree Blvd., Irvine, CA 92614, 949-975-1234, $109 (Single – Quad) reserve rooms by following links at http://chessweekend.com. Enter tournament on line (except Bughouse) at http://chessweekend.com. Checks payable only to Chess Central (no checks to USCF): Mail registrations with name-contact info-grade-birthday-team/school-uscf ID & exp.-address- city-zip-e-mail address-coach name & contact info to: Chess Central (Please, no checks payable to USCF), 37165 Willow, Gurnee, IL 60031. Updated info/Hotels/On-Line Entries: http://chessweekend.com. $10 service charge for on-site section/roster changes, and all refunds. Bookdealer scheduled.


Dec. 9-11, Florida 2011 National Youth Action (East) 9SS, G/30. DoubleTree Miami Mart/Airport Hotel and Exhibition Center, 711 NW 72nd Ave., Miami, FL 33126, (888) 353-1995, www.double- treemiamimart.com. HR: $129, mention NYA Chess. Four Sections: K-3, K-6, K-9, K-12. Entry Fee: $50 by Nov 10; $70 by Nov 20, $85 after. On site registration Friday December 9, 3pm to 9pm. Players registering after that will receive 1/2-point bye in first round. Awards: Individual:1st- 20th Place in each section (K-3, K-6, K-9, K-12). Class Awards: 1st-3rd Place, K-3: U800, U600, U400, Unr. K-6: U1000, U800, U600, Unr. K-9: U1200, U1000, U800, Unr. K-12: U1400, U1200, U1000, Unr. Teams:1st- 10th Place in each section. Schedule: Opening Ceremony Sat., Dec 10 at 9:30 am. Rds. 1-5 Sat., 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, 3:30 pm & 5 pm. Rds. 6-9 Sun., 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm & 3:30 pm. Side Events: Bughouse Tour- nament – Fri, Dec 9, one section only, K-12, on-site registration only, $20 Team, closes at 6:30 pm, Fri, Dec 9. Bughouse Awards: 1st-10th Place. Blitz Tournament, two sections: K-6 and K-12 - Sat, Dec 10, 7 pm. EF: $15 if p/m by Nov 30, $20 after or on site. Blitz Awards: Individual: 1st- 20th in each section. Team: 1st-10th in each section. GM/IM Simul and Lectures: TBA. Puzzle Solving Contest: TBA. Awards Ceremony for Side Events: Sun, 9 am. NYA Awards Ceremony: Sun, December 11, 5:30-7 pm. Club Teams allowed! Enter on line (except Bughouse) at www.ac- tive.com/more-sports/miami-fl/national-youth-action-east-2011 or mail registrations to: 305 Willow Pointe Dr., League City, TX 77573. Please make checks payable to Francisco Guadalupe (not USCF). Include Name, USCF ID #, Date of Birth, School or Club Team Name, Grade, and Sec- tion. For more information and mailed registration form please email flguadalupe@aol.com or call (713) 530-7820. Participants of NYA, in- cluding Side Events, must be current members of USCF.


Feb. 18-20, California, Northern 29th Annual U.S. Amateur Team Championship West (Blitz/Scholastic Feb. 20 only.) Main event: 6SS, 30/90 sd/60. Hyatt Regency, 5101 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Free Parking! Hotel: Free Parking! $109 call 800-233-1234 for chess rate. Reserve by Feb. 4 or rates may increase. Four-player teams plus optional alternate, average rating of four highest must be under 2200, difference between ratings of board 3 & 4 must be less than 1000. January 2012 Supp, CCA min & TD discretion to place players accurately. Main Event Prizes: Ex- clusive commemoratively inscribed digital clocks to each player and tro- phy to the team for top 3 overall teams, top team u2000, u1800, u1600, u1400, and u1200; top “industry” team (all players from the same com- pany), top “family” team (siblings, cousins, parents, uncle/aunts, grand- parents), top junior team, and top school team; top scorer on each board (1-4). Gift certificates for best 3 team names. Main Event EF: $188/team or $47/player by 2/14, 2/15-17: $197/team, $56/player, Onsite: $217/team, $66/player. Main Event Sched: Registration: Sat 9:30- 10:30am. Rounds: Sat 11:30 5, Sun 11:30 5, Mon 10, 3:30. Info/flyer: BayAreaChess.com/usatw12. Scholastic Side Event: 5SS G/30. Four- player teams plus optional alternate, may be from same or different schools. Jan 2012 Supp, CCA min & TD discretion to place players accu- rately. Prizes: Trophies to each player in Top 3 teams overall, Top team u900, u800, u700, u600, u500, u400, u300, u200, Top scorer on each board (1-4). EF: $156/team or $39/player by 2/14, 2/15-17: $175/team, $48/player, Onsite: $185/team, $58/player. Registration: Mon 8-9am.


October 2011


Rounds: 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm. Info/flyer: Ba- yAreaChess.com/usatws12. Blitz Event: Registration Mon 7-8pm, Rounds 8:30-10:30pm. EF: $12. 75% of entry fees returned as prizes. Info/flyer: BayAreaChess.com/usatw12. Help in forming teams: a player and see bayareachess.com/events/12/usatw or email teamhelp@Ba- yAreaChess.com for teams seeking players & players seeking teams. Contact: For all these events, online entry at BayAreaChess.com/my/ usatw12 and contact Bay Area Chess, 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste B213, San Jose 95131. T: 408-786-5515. E: ask@BayAreaChess.com. NS, NC, W, F. Chess Magnet School JGP.


GRAND PRIX Nov. 11-13 or 12-13, Florida


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced) 10th Annual Turkey Bowl 5SS, G/120, (2-day Option Rd. 1 G/60). Universal Palms Hotel, 4900 Pow- erline Rd., Ft. Lauderdale. $$6,500 b/200 paid entries, 60% min. Gtd. Open: $1,000/Trophy-600-400-200, U2300 $100. U2100: $500/Trophy- 300-150, U1950 $100. U1800: $500/Trophy-300-150, U1650 $100. U1500: $500/Trophy-300-150, U1350 $100. U1200: $500/Trophy-300-150, U1050-100. U950:Trophies for 1st to 4th, Medals for all others. Unr. may enter Open, U1200 or U950 only. EF: $69 by Nov. 8, $10 more later and on- site, GMs & IMs free ($69 deducted from prize). U950 section $30 by Nov. 8, $10 more later and on-site. Re-entry cash prize sections $35. Reg.: ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Rds.: 3-Day 1st Rd. Fri. 7:30, 2-Day 1st Rd. Sat 10, Rds. 2-5 Sat. 1:15, 6:30, Sun. 9:30, 2:30. 2 1/2 pt. byes, if req'd be- fore rd. 2. HR: $69 by Cut-off Date, 954-776-4880. Ent: Boca Raton Chess Club, 2385 Executive Ctr. Dr., Ste. 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Online entry & add'l info: www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP.


A State Championship Event! Nov. 19, Pennsylvania


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 2011 PA State Game/15 Championship (QC) 7SS, G/15. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 2 Sections: Champ: EF: $25 by 11/11, $35 later. $$ (690G): $200-100, U2000 $90, U1800 $80, U1600 $70, U1400 $60, U1200 $50, U1000 $40. Trophies: 1-3 U1400, 1-3 U1200, 1-3 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 unrated or U900. EF: $15 by 11/11, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, 1-3 U600. ALL:Trophies: 1-2 Schools, 1-2 Clubs, Teams of 4-7 play- ers from both sections. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg.: 11-11:30am. Rds.: 12-12:45- 1:30-2:15-3-3:45-4:30. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223-2245, 412-908-0286. W.


Nov. 25-27, 26-27 or 25-26 (Class D/E only), California, Northern Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 60 (enhanced) California Super Class Championship 6SS, 30/90 sd/60 (2-day rds 1-3 G/60 merge in rd 4), DE all 6SSxG/90. SFO Airport Waterfront Marriott, 1800 Bayshore Hwy., Burlingame, CA. Park $1. Hotel $89. Prize: $10,000 b/163 (90% guaranteed). 5 sects. Open (2000+ FIDE rated):1500-700-300-100, top u2300 200-100, top u2100 200-100. A: 1000-500-200-100, top u1900 100. B: 1000-500-200-100, top u1700 100. C: 700-300-200-100, top u1500 100. u1400/unr: 700-300- 100, top u1200 400-200-100. 4th place prize in 2 largest sects only. Max unr $300 excp in Open. EF: $99 3-day, $98 2-day, mail by 11/21, online by 11/22, Onsite +$25, Play-up +$20. Re-ent $40. EF Econ Opt: EF-20 & 2/3 calc prize (not avail in Open). GMs/IMs free:prize-EF. Nov 2011 Supp, CCA min & TD disc to place players. Sched: 3-day Reg Fr 10-11, Rds Fr/Sa 11:30-5:30, Su 10-3:30; 2-day Reg Sa 9-9:30, Rds Sa 10-12:30- 2:50-5:30, Su 10-3:30. u1400/unr all: Reg Fri 10-11, Rds Fr/Sa 11:30-3- 6:30. Max two 1/2-pt byes, commit bef rd 3. Ent: BayAreaChess, 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste. B213, San Jose, CA 95131. Rfnd fee $20. T: 408.786. 5515. E: ask@BayAreaChess.com, Info: BayAreaChess.com/tg11. NS, NC, W. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Dec. 31-Jan. 2 or Jan. 1-2, California, Northern Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 50 (enhanced) New Year Open 6SS, 30/90 sd/60 (2-day rds 1-3 G/60 merge in rd 4). Hyatt Regency, 5101 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA. Hotel $79! free parking. $6,000 b/97 (80% guar). 3 sects. Open (2000+ FIDE rated): $Gtd 1000- 500-200, top u2300 200-100, top u2100 100-100. 1500-1999: 700-300- 100, top u1800 400-200, top u1600 200-100. Under1500: 700-300-100, top u1300 300-200, top u1100 100. Unr max $200 except in Open. EF: $99 3-day, $98 2-day mail by 12/27, online by 12/28, Onsite +$25, Play-up +$20. Re-entry $40. EF Econ Opt: EF-20 & 2/3 of calc prize (not avail in Open). GMs/IMs free: prize-EF. Dec 2011 Supp, CCA min & TD discr to place players. Sched: 3-day Reg Sat 10-11, Rds Sa/Su 11:30-5:30, Mo 10 3:30; 2-day Reg Su 9-9:30, Rds Su 10-12:30-2:50-5:30, Mo 10-3:30. Max two 1/2-pt byes & commit bef rd 3. Ent: BayAreaChess, 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste B213, San Jose, CA 95131. Rfnd fee $20. T:408-786-5515. E: ask@BayAreaChess.com, Info/Form: BayAreaChess.com/ny12. NS, NC, W. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Jan. 27-29, North Carolina


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 100 (enhanced) Land of the Sky XXV 5SS, 40/2,SD/30. $$20,000 b/320 $11,000 GUARANTEED, Weekend be- fore the Super Bowl, Open (FIDE-rated, 2/3 gtd): 2400-1200-600-500- 400 U2300 600-300. EF: $94 Other sections and discounts at ncchess.org. Rds.: 1st rd either Fri 8pm or Sat 9am, then Sat 2:30-8:00, Sun 9:00-2:30. Special Events Planned, INFO: wwadford48@gmail.com and ncchess.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Regional


Alabama Oct. 22, Gulf Coast Classic 4SS, TC: G/75. ASMS, 1255 Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 36604. Open (PF: $$b/25): $200-125-100-U1700:100-U1200: 75. Rds.: 9-11:30-2:30-5. EF: $30; if mailed by OCT 15th; $40 at site. Scholastic: 5SS, TC: G/30. Rated: EF: $20; Not Rated: EF: $10, Trophy: Top 3 Individual, Medals


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