4th-6th; Top Team Trophy. Late REG: OCT 22nd: 8-8:30am. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 4524 Southlake Park- way, Suite 34 - PMB 310, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: CaesarChess@ yahoo.com, www.AlabamaChess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Oct. 29, Halloween Classic 4SS, TC: G/75. Birmingham Bridge Club, 2112 Columbiana Rd., Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. Open (1500+; PF: $$b/25): $200-125-100-U1700:100; Reserve (U1500; PF: $$b/25): $175 -100-75-U1000:75; Rds.: 9-11:30- 2:30-5. EF: $30; if mailed by OCT 22nd; $40 at site. Scholastic: 5SS, TC: G/30: Premier (K-12) EF: $20, Novice (K-8) EF: $10. Trophy: Top 3 In- dividual, Medals 4th-6th. Late REG: OCT 29th: 8-8:40am. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 4524 Southlake Parkway, Suite 34 - PMB 310, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: CaesarChess@yahoo.com, www.AlabamaChess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Nov. 5-6, East Alabama Open 5SS, TC: G/120. Valley SportsPlex, 100 SportsPlex Dr., Valley, AL 36854. Open (PF: $$b/25): $325-200-150-U1700:125; Reserve (PF: $$b/25):: $250-175 -125-U1200: 100; Rds.: 9, 2, 7; 9-2. EF: $40; if mailed by OCT 29th; $50 at site. Scholastic: 5SS, TC: G/30. EF: $20/Rated; $10/Not Rated), Trophy: Top 3. Rds.: 9:15-10:30-12-1:15-2:30. Late REG: NOV 5th: 8-8:40am. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 4524 Southlake Parkway, Suite 34 - PMB 310, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: CaesarChess@yahoo.com; www.CaesarChess.com/Blog, www.Al- abamaChess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


California, Northern


Capital City Chess Club Monthly (Sundays) LOCATION: Thee Upper Crust Pizza, "13th" & "K", Sacramento. TOURNA- MENT/ENTRY FEES: Open Swisses, Quick ($3) & Slow (&$15). GUARAN- TEED: 100% Return in Cash & Plaques. SCHEDULE: Sundays 11am-4pm. DETAILS: capitalcitychessclub.com. DIRECTOR: John C. Barnard (209) 450-6133.


Oct. 8, San Jose Quads Trophies: Players w/winning record. Check-in 4p. Games: 4:30-6:30p. 3xG/30. Chess Center, 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste. B213, San Jose, CA 95101. EF: Pre-reg $25, Onsite $40. Info: BayAreaChess.com/kids. NS. NC.


Oct. 8, San Jose Swiss Trophies: Players w/winning record & teams with 2+ players. Medals to others. Games: 10a-2p. 3 Sections: u500, u900, 900+. u900: 5xg30, 900+: 4xg45. Chess Center, 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste. B213, San Jose, CA 95101. EF: Pre-reg $33, Onsite $48. Info: BayAreaChess.com/kids. NS. NC.


Oct. 15, SCS Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Quads #1 Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Info & Entry Form at:www.calnorthyouthchess.org/Applications/FallQuads11- 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.


Oct. 29-30, 2011 U.S. Junior Chess Congress See Nationals.


Nov. 12, San Jose Quads Trophies: Players w/winning record. Check-in 4p. Games: 4:30-6:30p. 3xG/30. Chess Center, 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste. B213, San Jose, CA 95101. EF: Pre-reg $25, Onsite $40. Info: BayAreaChess.com/kids. NS. NC.


Nov. 12, San Jose Swiss Trophies: Players w/winning record & teams with 2+ players. Medals to others. Games: 10a-2p. 3 Sections: u500, u900, 900+. u900: 5xg30, 900+: 4xg45. Chess Center, 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste. B213, San Jose, CA 95101. EF: Pre-reg $33, Onsite $48. Info: BayAreaChess.com/kids. NS. NC.


Nov. 19, SCS Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Quads #2 Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Info & Entry Form at:www.calnorthyouthchess.org/Applications/FallQuads11- 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.


Nov. 25-27, 26-27 or 25-26 (Class D/E only), California Super Class Championship See Grand Prix.


Nov. 27, California Kids Class Championship 5 rounds, G/30. SFO Airport Waterfront Marriott, 1800 Bayshore Hwy., Burlingame, CA. Park: $1. Hotel: $89. Prizes:Top 10 players in each sec- tion & Top 10 teams 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). Reg.: 9-9:30a. Games 10, 11:30a, 1, 2:20, 3:45p. EF: $39 mail by 11/21, online by 11/22, Onsite +$20, Play- up +$10. Nov 2011 Supp & TD disc to place players. Ent: BayAreaChess, 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste. B213, San Jose 95131. Rfnd fee $20. E: ask@Ba- yAreaChess.com, Info/Form: BayAreaChess.com/tg11s, T: 408-786-5515. NS, WC.


Dec. 3 (Gr. 4-12)-4 (KG-3), CalChess State Scholastics Hyatt Regency, 5101 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA. Free parking. Hotel $89. Main Event: Trophies to top 20 players w/ winning record & top 10 teams in each section of Grades 1-12. Medals to others. Trophies to all players in KG. Sections based on grade. KG-3 Su 12/4, 5SSxG/30: Reg. 8-8:30am. Games 9 10:30-12-1:30-3. Grades 4-12 12/3-4, 6SSxG/60: Reg Sa 8-8:30am. Games Sa/Su 9-11:30-2. Side events 5:30- 8: Blitz (Sat), Bughouse (Sun), in 3 sects (K-3 4-6 7-12). EF by 11/24: K- 3 $37, 4-12 $47, Blitz/Bughse:$12 ea. Add $20 11/25-11/30, $40 11/30-onsite. USCF & CalChess Mem reqd. Dec 2011 Supp & TD disc to place players. Info: BayAreaChess.com/stategrade11. E: ask@Ba- yAreaChess.com, T: 408.786.5515. NS, NC, W.


Dec. 17, San Jose Quads Trophies: Players w/winning record. Check-in 4p. Games: 4:30-6:30p. 3xG/30. Chess Center, 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste. B213, San Jose, CA 95101. EF: Pre-reg $25, Onsite $40. Info: BayAreaChess.com/kids. NS. NC.


Dec. 17, San Jose Swiss Trophies: Players w/winning record & teams with 2+ players. Medals to others. Games: 10a-2p. 3 Sections: u500, u900, 900+. u900: 5xg30, 900+: 4xg45. Chess Center, 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste. B213, San Jose, CA 95101. EF: Pre-reg $33, Onsite $48. Info: BayAreaChess.com/kids. NS. NC.


Dec. 31-Jan. 2 or Jan. 1-2, New Year Open See Grand Prix.


Jan. 2, NorCal Team Championship Prepare for USATW! 5SS, G/30. Hyatt Regency, 5101 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara. Hotel $79, free parking! Prizes: Trophies to each player in top 3 teams & top team u1000, u800, u600, u400 (based on top 4 avg rating), & top player on each board. Team is 4 or 5 players (4 play/round). EF: $33/player, $132/team mail by 12/27, online by 12/28, Onsite +$16/player +$32/team. Dec 2011 Supp & TD discretion for rat- ing. Sched: Reg. 9-9:30, Rds. 10, 11:30, 1, 2:30, 4. Ent: Bay Area Chess, 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste. B213, San Jose 95131. E: ask@BayAreaChess. com, Info/Form: BayAreaChess.com/nyteam12, T: 408-786-5515. NS, NC, W.


Jan. 13-16, 14-16 or 15-16, 3rd annual Golden State Open See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour.com.


Feb. 18-20, 29th Annual U.S. Amateur Team Championship West See Nationals.


California, Southern


BHCC Scholastic Tournaments 5SS, G/30. Players should bring clocks. Beverly Hills Chess Club, 8950 W. Olympic Blvd., #210, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. (Free Parking). Prizes: Tro- phies to the top 3, and medals to the next 3. Registration: 12:30-12:45. Starts: 1 pm. EF: $20 if received two days in advance, $25 onsite (Site Entries Cash), SCCF members $3 off. Online Reg.: www.bhchessclub.com. Phone Reg.: 310-274-7873 (Visa/Master Card only). Mail Reg.: Mail checks to Beverly Hills Chess Club. Email: bhchessclub@hotmail.com.


Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs. 5 separate events – 2 Sections: 1000+ & U1000 (latest rtgs used), 4SS, G/30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks W 405. EF: $25 ($20 LACC memb, $10 off siblings, Free new LACC memb). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1, 2, 3, 4 pm; Prizes: Trophies (Top 3) & Medals (rest); each player receives a prize! Parking: Free at BoA and streets. Free snacks & free class (12-1). Info: (310) 795-5710 or Mick@LAChess- Club.com.


Nov. 26 or 26-27, 2011 American Open Scholastic Doubletree Anaheim/Orange County, 100 City Dr., Orange, CA 92868. Hotel rate $89 only. Main Event: Brand new netbook prize for each Var- sity champion and Saitek chess computer prize for each Junior Varsity winner. Trophies to top 10 players and top 3 teams, in each section. Fi- nalist medals to all above-mean scorers. 9 Sections based on grade and rating: Varsity K-3, K-6, K-9, K-12; Junior Varsity K-1, K-3 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): Round Times: Saturday & Sunday 9am, 12:15, 3:15pm for Varsity sections; and Satur- day 9, 10:45, 12:15, 1:45, 3:15pm for Junior Varsity sections. Time Con- trols: All rounds will be G/75 for Varsity and G/30 for Junior Varsity sections. EF by 10/26: Varsity $55, Junior Varsity $35, after late fees may apply. Play-up +$5. Register in advance by 10/15 save $5. Limited space for onsite reg +$30! 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 (K-3, 4-6, 7-12). EF: Blitz $15, Bughouse $15. USCF Membership required for all sections. November 2011 Supplement & TD discretion to place players accurately. National Tournament Director: Randall Hough. More info, register online & flyer: americanopen.org/ scholastic.htm. Inquire: play@americanopen.org. Chess Magnet School JGP for Varsity Sections.


Dec. 9-11, 2011 National Youth Action (West) See Nationals.


Connecticut


Nov. 4-6 or 5-6, Eastern Team Championship See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour.com.


Dec. 9-11 or 10-11, New England Amateur See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour.com.


Dec. 10-11, 8th annual New England Scholastic Championships 7SS, G/65. Sheraton Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, CT 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt. 20). Free parking, free airport shuttle. Open to all K-12 students; New England titles limited to players & teams from schools in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, or VT. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from school combined. Teams of 2 or 3 players allowed, but are at a disadvantage. In 5 sections: High School (K-12), Middle School (K-8), Elementary (K-5), Primary (K-2), Scholastic Novice (K-9 under 700 or un- rated). Players face only those in their section. EF: HS $42.50, Middle School $42.40, Elem $42.30, Primary $42.20, Scholastic Novice $42.10 if mailed by 12/1, all $43 online at chesstour.com by 12/5, $60 at site. Spe- cial 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, Young Adult (age 24/below) $20, Scholastic (age 12/below) $12. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Young Adult $25, Scholas- tic $15. Trophies to top 8 players, top 4 teams, top 3 unrated in each sec- tion, top D, E, U1000, U800 (HS), E, U1000, U800 (MS), U1000, U800, U600 (Elem), U700, U500, U300 (Primary), U500, U300 (Scholastic Novice). Free entry in all Continental Chess Association Swiss tournaments until 5/15/12 to top New England player each section. Late reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds Sat 10, 1, 3:45 & 6:30, Sun 9, 12 & 2:45. Awards Sun 5:30 pm. Half point byes allowed any round, limit 2 byes, must commit before rd 2. HR: $87-87, 860-627-5311, reserve by 11/25 or rate may increase. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633 or reserve car online through chess- tour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: chesstour at aol.com, www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. In- clude school, grade, birth date, USCF ID, address of each player. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


District of Columbia


Oct. 15, National Capital Scholastic Cup 4-SS, G/30. US Chess Center, 1501 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. Open to any student in K - 12th grade living in DC, Maryland or Virginia. EF: $20 if by 10/8, $30 at site. Reg.: Noon - 12:45. Top 16 players qualify for a series of play-off matches. $$200-100-50-50 savings bonds to cham- pion, finalist and semi-finalists of the play-offs. Trophies to the top 16 and others with the same score as the lowest of the top 16. Champion's name engraved on permanent cup on display at the US Chess Center. www.chessctr.org/Cup.php. 202/857-4922.


Oct. 22, DC Girls Open 4-SS, Game/30. US Chess Center, 1501 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. EF: $15 if by 10/16, $20 at site. Open to any girl in K-12, not only from DC. $100 Savings Bond to first place, trophies to top 5 in each of 2 sections by age. Reg.: 12-12:45. (202) 857-4922. www.chessctr.org/ girls.php.


Nov. 19, Arlington Rumble (VA) St. Thomas More School, 105 N. Thomas St., Arlington, VA 22203. In 4 Sections: K-12, K-12 U/800, K-3 U/400, 4-8 U/400. Trophies to top in- dividuals and schools. 4SS, G/30. Games begin at 1:00pm. EF: $20 by 11/16. On-site registration ($30) closes at 12:30pm. Free game analy- sis by NM Jeremy Kane. See www.silverknightschess.com for complete information or to register.


Florida


Boca Raton Chess Club Friday nights, Game 90 Tournament, one game a week for 4 weeks. www. bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Miami Country Day Grand Prix Series Scholastic and Non-Scholastic Sections. More info at www.bocachess.com or call 954-421-8222 or 561-479-0351.


Pine Crest School Grand Prix Series, Boca Raton Scholastic and Non-Scholastic Sections. More info at: www.bocachess. com or call 561-479-0351.


Oct. 8, October OCG Quick Open (QC) Orlando Chess and Games Center, 6SS, G/29. EF: $30. PF: $650 b/30: $250-$150-$100, U-1600, U-1200 $75 each. Reg.: 9:15-9:55 am. RDS.: 10-11-12:30-1:30-2:30-3:30, www.orlandochess.com. Info: call 407-248- 0818 or email alex@orlandochess.com.


Oct. 15, October OCG Open Orlando Chess and Games Center, 4SS, G/75. EF: $30. PF: $650 b/30 $250-$150-$100 best U-1600, U-1200, $75 each. Reg.: 9:15-9:45 am. RDS.: 10am-1pm-4pm-7pm, www.orlandochess.com. Info: call 407-248- 0818 or email alex@orlandochess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Oct. 22, CFCC Quick-Chess (QC) 4SS, G/29 (G/25, T/D5). Casselberry Chess Club (CCC), Wirz Park, 806 Mark David Blvd., Casselberry, FL 32707. EF: $30, CFCC/CCC mbr $25, Masters free (EF deducted from any prize). $$480 b/25, 160-80-60, Classes B, C, D/under 60 ea. Reg.: 9:30am. Rds.: 10, 11:15, break, 1:30, 2:45. Ent: CFCC, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751. Info: (407) 629- 6946 or www.centralflchess.org.


Oct. 22, October Scholastic Tournament Orlando Chess and Games Center, 5SS, G/30. EF: $30. Trophies and medals to all players, awards at 3:30 pm. Reg.: 9:15-9:55 am. RDS.: 10- 11-12-1:30-2:30, www.orlandochess.com. Info: call 407-248-0818 or email alex@orlandochess.com.


Nov. 5, November OCG Quick Open (QC) Orlando Chess and Games Center, 6SS, G/29. EF: $30. PF: $650 b/30:$250-$150-$100, U-1600, U-1200 $75 each. Reg.: 9:15-9:55 am. RDS.: 10-11-12:30-1:30-2:30-3:30, www.orlandochess.com. Info: call 407-248-0818 or email alex@orlandochess.com.


Nov. 11-13 or 12-13, 10th Annual Turkey Bowl See Grand Prix.


Nov. 12, CFCC Quick-Chess (QC) 4SS, G/29 (G/25, T/D5). Casselberry Chess Club (CCC), Wirz Park, 806 Mark David Blvd., Casselberry, FL 32707. EF: $30, CFCC/CCC mbr $25, Masters free (EF deducted from any prize). $$480 b/25, 160-80-60, Classes B, C, D/under 60 ea. Reg.: 9:30am. Rds.: 10, 11:15, break, 1:30, 2:45. Ent: CFCC, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751. Info: (407) 629- 6946 or www.centralflchess.org.


Nov. 12, November Scholastic Tournament Orlando Chess and Games Center, 5SS, G/30. EF: $30. Trophies and medals to all players, awards at 3:30 pm. Reg.: 9:15-9:55 am. RDS.: 10- 11-12-1:30-2:30, www.orlandochess.com. Info: call 407-248-0818 or email alex@orlandochess.com.


Nov. 19, November OCG Open Orlando Chess and Games Center, 4SS, G/75. EF: $30. PF: $650 b/30 $250-$150-$100 best U-1600, U-1200, $75 each. Reg.: 9:15-9:45 am. RDS.: 10am-1pm-4pm-7pm, www.orlandochess.com. Info: call 407-248- 0818 or email alex@orlandochess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Dec. 3, December OCG Quick Open (QC) Orlando Chess and Games Center, 6SS, G/29. EF: $30. PF: $650 b/30: $250-$150-$100, U-1600, U-1200 $75 each. Reg.: 9:15-9:55 am. RDS.: 10-11-12:30-1:30-2:30-3:30, www.orlandochess.com. Info: call 407-248- 0818 or email alex@orlandochess.com.


Dec. 9-11, 2011 National Youth Action (East) See Nationals.


Illinois


Oct. 7-10, 6th Annual Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls Doubletree Hotel - Oakbrook, IL. Organized by the North American Chess Association. For detailed information including Texas Tech Scholarships, free USCF memberships and more, please visit the official tournament website at www.polgarworldopen.com.


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