Tournament Life


Oct. 14-16 or 15-16, 20th annual Midwest Class Championships See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour.com.


Maryland


Oct. 22, Scholastic Quads Jackson Road Elementary School, 900 Jackson Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20904. See: www.silverknightschess.com for complete information or to register.


Nov. 12, Scholastic Quads (VA) Franklin Sherman Elementary School, 6630 Brawner St., McLean, VA 22101. See: www.silverknightschess.com for complete information or to register.


Dec. 10, 1st Annual Silver Knights Cup Chess Championship (VA) Haycock Elementary School, 6616 Haycock Rd., Falls Church, VA 22043. In 4 Sections: K-1, K-3, K-6, and K-12. 5SS, G/30. EF: $30 online by 12/7; $35 online by noon 12/9; $40 on-site from 8:45am-9:15am. Rds.: 10:00- 11:15-12:45-1:50-3:00. Large trophies to top individuals and teams, and participation trophies to all players. Free game analysis by NM Jeremy Kane. Space is limited to first 136 players that register, so check website for availability of on-site registration. See: www.silverknightschess.com for complete information or to register.


Nevada


Dec. 26-29 or 27-29, 21st annual North American Open See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour.com.


New Jersey


Oct. 21-23 or 22-23, 2nd annual Boardwalk Open See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour.com.


Oct. 29, King's Chess Club Quads Morning quads and afternoon quads, G/30, Kindergarten-undergraduate (scholastic, youth, and young adult memberships). Bethlehem Church, 758 Route 10, Randolph, NJ 07869. EF: None. Reg.: 9-9:20 am., 1st rd. 9:40. Arr. by noon to reg. only for afternoon quads. Medal to each quad winner. Info: Bethlehem Church 973-366-3434 or Bob McAdams 973-694- 3988, rwm@fambright.com.


A State Championship Event! Nov. 6, New Jersey K-12 Grade Championship 5SS, G/30. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 4 miles from Gar- den State Parkway exit 109. 13 Sections: Play only in your grade! Grades K-6: Trophies to top 15 individuals, top 5 teams - top 3 from each school/grade; 50% of players receive trophy or medal! Grades 7-12:Tro- phies to top 10 individuals, top 5 teams; Rds.: 10am and ASAP. EF: $35 by 10/29, $55 at site. USCF mem req'd. Reg.: 8-9:00am After 9:00am 1/2 pt bye rd 1. Info: 732 259-3881, hsprechman@characterkings.org. Ent: Please make checks payable to NJSCF and send to NJSCF, PO Box 1511, Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries must include name, grade school, date of birth, USCF ID # & expiration, mailing address, phone number & entry fee, please include email address. Register online at: www.characterk- ings.org.


Nov. 13, Greater Philadelphia Scholastic Championship (PA) Radnor Middle School, 150 Louella Ave., Wayne, PA 19087. Sections: K- 1, K-3, K-6, K-8, K-12. K-1, K-3, K-6: 5SS, G/30. Rds.: 10-11:15-12:40- 1:50-3:00. K-8, K-12: 4SS, G/40. Rds.: 10-11:30-1:20-2:40. EF: $30 online by 11/9; $35 by noon 11/11; $40 on-site from 8:45-9:15. Prizes: trophies to top individuals & schools; all players in K-1, K-3, and K-6 receive a par- ticipation trophy. Free game analysis by NM Peter Minear. See:www.sil verknightschess.com to register.


New York


Oct. 30, Capital Region Open See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour.com.


Nov. 5, Marshall Saturday G/60! Marshall CC, 23 W 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($360/24): $160-80, U2000 $65, U1700 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45 am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar- shallchessclub.org.


Nov. 6, Marshall Super Sunday Action! 5-SS, G/30. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Two sec- tions: A. Open ($360/24): $160-80, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. B. U1500 ($240/16): $120-65, U1200 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15- 12:45 pm. Rds.: 1-2:30-3:45-5:00-6:15. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.


Nov. 6, The Right Move 173 Team and Individual Championships Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Dr., New York, NY 10031. EF: FREE. 4SS, G/30. Open to grades 2-12. Three USCF rated sections: Open, Under 1400 & Under 700. Two Beginner Non-member sections by grades: 2-5 & 6-12. Play starts promptly at 10:00. Player check-in re- quired by 9:15 A.M. (Latecomers will not play in round one). Prizes:Tro- phies to top 3 in each section (except Open: $50, $30, $20 for 1st-3rd); medal to each player with 2.5 or more points. Team plaque to 1st and 2nd each section, with top 4 scores counting in each section (minimum 3 play- ers on team in section). To register: use website at www.theright- move.org or email registration@therightmove.org by Friday 8:00 PM before the tournament. NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.


Nov. 7-Dec. 5, Marshall Monday U1600! 5-SS, G/90. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $20 ($300/20): $160-80, U1300 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds. 7 pm each Monday. Limit 2 byes, request by Rd 3. www.marshallchess club.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.


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


Nov. 12, Marshall Saturday U1800! 4-SS, G/45. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 b/20): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: 1- 2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar shallchessclub.org.


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Nov. 19, Marshall Saturday U1600! 4-SS, G/45. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 b/20): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: 1- 2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar- shallchessclub.org.


Nov. 23-Dec. 21, Marshall Wednesday U2000! 5-SS, 30/90, SD/1. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. ($300/20): $160-80, U1700 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds. 7 pm each Wednesday. Limit 2 byes, request by Rd 3. www.mar- shallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Nov. 26, Marshall Saturday G/60! 4-SS, G/60. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($360/24): $160-80, U2000 $65, U1700 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15- 11:45 am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.


Nov. 27, NEW! Marshall Open & U1500 Sunday Game/45! 4-SS, G/45. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Two sec- tions-you play only those in your section: A. Open ($360/24): $160-80, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. B. U1500 ($240/16): $120-65, U1200 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45 pm. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.


Dec. 1-29, Marshall Thursday Members-Only Swiss! 5-SS, G/120. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. Open to MCC members only. EF: $20. ($300 b/20): $160-80, U2000 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7PM each Thursday. Limit 2 byes, request by rd. 3. www.marshallchessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Dec. 3, Marshall Saturday U1800! 4-SS, G/45. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 b/20): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: 1- 2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.mar- shallchessclub.org.


Dec. 10, Marshall Saturday G/60! 4-SS, G/60. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($360/24): $160-80, U2000 $65, U1700 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15- 11:45 am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.


Dec. 11, NEW! Marshall Open & U1500 Sunday Game/45! 4-SS, G/45. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Two sec- tions-you play only those in your section: A. Open ($360/24): $160-80, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. B. U1500 ($240/16): $120-65, U1200 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45 pm. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.


Dec. 12-Jan. 9, Marshall Monday U1600! 5-SS, G/90. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. ($300/20): $160-80, U1300 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds. 7 pm each Monday. Limit 2 byes, request by Rd 3. www.marshallchess- club.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Dec. 27-29 or 28-29, 30th annual Empire City Open See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour.com.


A Heritage Event! Mar. 3-4, 45th annual New York State Scholastic Championships Open to grades K-12 in any state (top NYS player & team in each section are NY champions). Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Free parking. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school; no combined school teams allowed even if one school "feeds" another. Teams of 2 or 3 play- ers allowed, but are at a disadvantage. In 6 sections, each is a 6SS, G/61 except K-1 is 5SS, G/30 playing Mar 4 only. No 5 minute time control de- duction. High School, open to all in grades K-12. EF $38.20 mailed by 2/10. Top NYS grade 9-12 qualifies for Denker Tournament of HS Cham- pions. High School Reserve, open to K-12 under 1200 or unrated. EF $38 mailed by 2/10. Junior High, open to all in grades K-9. EF $37.90 mailed by 2/10. The higher rated (post-tournament) of the top NYS K-8 in JHS or top NYS K-8 in HS qualifies for Barber Tournament of K-8 Cham- pions. Middle School Reserve, open to K-8 under 1000 or unrated. EF $37.80 mailed by 2/10. Elementary, open to all in grades K-6. EF $37.60 mailed by 2/10. Elementary Reserve, open to grades K-5 under 800 or unrated. EF $37.50 mailed by 2/10. Primary, grades K-3. EF $37.30 mailed by 2/10. K-1, grades K-1. EF $37.10 mailed by 2/10. Postmarked 2/11- 21: All EF $10 more. Do not mail entry after 2/21. Online at chess- tour.com, all sections: EF $40 by 2/10, $50 by 2/27. No online entry after 2/27. Phoned to 406-896-2038, all sections: EF $55 per player by 2/27. No phone entry after 2/27. Entry at site: all $60. Trophies to top 15 players and top 7 teams each section, top 3 unrated in Primary, K-1, and each reserve section, and top U1500, U1300 (HS), U900, U700 (HS Re- serve), U1200, U1000 (JHS), U700, U500 (MS Reserve), U1000, U800 (Elem), U500, U300 (Elem Reserve). Speed playoff if perfect score tie. Free entry to NY State Championship, Labor Day weekend 2012 (Albany), to top player each section. Schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2, 5, Sun 9, 12, 2:30, awards 5 pm. K-1 schedule: Late reg. ends Sun 9 am, rds Sun 10, 12, 1:30, 3, 4:30, awards 5:45. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2. HR: $117-117, 888-999-4711, 518-584- 4000, reserve by 2/18 or rate may increase. 48 hours notice required for room cancellation. Backup hotel: Courtyard by Marriott, 2 blocks away, 518-226-0538. Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Mail entry: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Include name, rating, USCF ID, USCF expiration (non-members en- close dues), section, school, grade, birth date, address of each player. Checks payable to Continental Chess. $15 per player service charge for refunds. $10 extra to switch sections, all substitutions from advance list charged $60. Questions: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Chess Magnet School JGP (ex- cept K-1).


North Carolina


Jan. 27-29, Land of the Sky XXV See Grand Prix.


October 2011 Ohio


Oct. 15, Cincinnati Scholastic Chess Series 5th season begins at Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Rd., Mont- gomery (Cincinnati), OH 45242. Other tournaments in series: Nov 5 and Dec 10, 2011; Jan 7, Feb 11 and Mar 3, 2012. 4SS. 5 sections: K-3 U500, K-6 U800, K-6 Open, 7-12 U1100, K-12 Open. (Note: K-12 Open G/45; all others G/30.) Complete information at: www.chessinati.com or call Doug 513-484-3768.


Nov. 11-13 or 12-13, 20th annual Kings Island Open See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour.com.


Pennsylvania


Oct. 8, National Chess Day Fall Warmup Wayne Elementary School, 651 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne, PA 19087. In 4 Sections: K-12, K-12 U/800, K-3 U/400, 4-8 U/400. Trophies to top indi- viduals and schools. 4SS, G/30. Games begin at 1:00pm. EF: $25 by 10/5. On-site registration ($35) closes at 12:30pm. Free game analysis by NM Peter Minear. See: www.silverknightschess.com for complete informa- tion or to register.


Oct. 23, PCL October Quick Quads (QC) 3RR, G/15. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 juniors. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11-11:15am. Rds.: 11:30am-Noon-12:30pm. Info:martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908- 0286. W.


Oct. 30, 2nd Annual Halloween Gambit Wayne Elementary School, 651 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne, PA 19087. In 4 Sections: K-12, K-12 U/800, K-3 U/400, 4-8 U/400. Trophies to top indi- viduals and schools. 4SS, G/30. Games begin at 1:00pm. EF: $25 by 10/5. On-site registration ($35) closes at 12:30pm. Free game analysis by NM Peter Minear. T-shirts given to best costumes! See: www.silverknights chess.com for complete information or to register.


Nov. 13, PCL November Quick Quads (QC) 3RR, G/15. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 juniors. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11-11:15am. Rds.: 11:30am-Noon-12:30pm. Info:martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908- 0286. W.


Nov. 13, Greater Philadelphia Scholastic Championships Radnor Middle School, 150 Louella Ave., Wayne, PA 19087. Sections: K- 1, K-3, K-6, K-8, K-12. K-1, K-3, K-6: 5SS, G/30. Rds.: 10-11:15-12:40-1:50- 3:00. K-8, K-12: 4SS, G/40. Rds.: 10-11:30-1:20-2:40. EF: $30 online by 11/9; $35 by noon 11/11; $40 on-site from 8:45-9:15. Prizes: trophies to top individuals & schools; all players in K-1, K-3, and K-6 receive a par- ticipation trophy. Free game analysis by NM Peter Minear. See:www.sil- verknightschess.com to register.


A State Championship Event! Nov. 19, 2011 PA State Game/15 Championship (QC) See Grand Prix.


Nov. 25-27 or 26-27, 42nd annual National Chess Congress See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour.com.


Dec. 4, December Crush Wayne Elementary School, 651 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne, PA 19087. In 4 Sections: K-12, K-12 U/800, K-3 U/400, 4-8 U/400. Trophies to top indi- viduals and schools. 4SS, G/30. Games begin at 1:00pm. EF: $25 by 10/5. On-site registration ($35) closes at 12:30pm. Free game analysis by NM Peter Minear. See: www.silverknightschess.com for complete informa- tion or to register.


Dec. 4, PCL December Quick Quads (QC) 3RR, G/15. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow, Pitts- burgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11-11:15am, Rds.: 11:30am-Noon-12:30pm. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W.


Jan. 13-16, 14-16 or 15-16, 44th annual Liberty Bell Open See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour.com.


Rhode Island


October BK Tournament for Kids 4SS, G/30. Trophies top 3 in each Section: 11&U and 14&U (unrated), Open (rated). EF: $14 Advance, $18 at site. Reg.: www.richess.org, rhodeis- landchess@yahoo.com, (401)359-1602.


Texas


Oct. 15-16, Dallas Amateur and Novice 5SS, G/120. Dallas CC, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. Ste. C, Richardson, TX 75080. EF: $30 ($25 Jr/Sr/Hcap), plus $5 non-DCC mbr fee. $$ Prizes based on entries 60 % returned. Amateur: Open to U1800. Novice: Open to U1400 and unrated. Reg.: 9:45-10:15am. Rds.: 10:45-3:10-7:16, 10:45- 3:10. Two half-point Byes if requested before rd 2 (and if requested before receiving a full point bye). Ent: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. 214.632.9000. Info: 214-632- 9000. NS, NC. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Oct. 29-30, 15th Annual Texas K-12 Grade Championships Hilton Hobby Airport, 8181 Airport Blvd., Houston, TX 77061, www.hous- tonhobbyairport.hilton.com. Free parking! $89 HR valid until 10/14, Re- serve early! 713-645-3000, Mention chess to get $89 rate. The K-12 is Open to TX residents or players attending Texas schools. 13 separate tour- naments, one per grade (K-12). 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.) Grades 9 -12: 5SS, G/90, 30 sec inc. Sat. rds 9-1:30-6:00. Sun. rds 9-1:30. Grades K-8: 6SS, Rds 1-3 G/45, Rds 4-6 G/60. Sat. rds 9:30-12:00-2:05-4:10. Sun.rds 10-1:15. ALL: EF: $35 if postmarked by 10/19. $59 thereafter or at site. Do not mail after 10/20 as your entry may not be received. Entries to: Dallas Chess Club, c/o Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley TX 76036. Entry must include Name, USCF ID (or new/pending), grade & school and school location. Incomplete en- tries will be charged at site entry fee. No refunds after 10/26. Email: info@dallaschess.com 214-632-9000. Do not call after 10/26 as we are


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