Tournament Life / April


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 21ST ANNUAL PACIFIC COAST OPEN 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/45 d10). Ontario Airport Hotel and Conference Center, 700 N. Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91764 (I-10 to N. Haven Ave). Free parking, free shuttle to Ontario Airport or Ontario Mills Mall, free wireless, heated pool, restaurants within walking distance. $25,000 guaranteed prizes. In 6 sections. Open: $3000-1500-1000-500, clear or tiebreak win $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1200-600. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1700: $1800-900-500-300. Under 1500: $1200-700-400-200. Under 1250: $800-400-200-100, plaques to first 3, top U1000, U800, Unr. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000-500-300-200. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/13; teams including an unrated may not win over $300. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U1900 $600, U1700 $450, U1500 $300, U1250 $150; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 5 sections EF: $135 at chessaction.com by 8/10, $140 phoned by 8/8 (406-896- 2038, no questions), 3-day $138, 2-day $137 mailed by 8/3, $150 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs free; $120 deducted from prize. Under 1500 Section EF: All $30 less than top 4 sections entry fees. Under 1250 Section EF: All $60 less than top 4 sections entry fees. SCCF membership ($18, under 18 $13 with magazine, $3 without) required for rated Southern CA residents. Re-entry $70; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. All schedules: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, other sections before rd. 4. HR: $95-95, 909-980-0400, request chess rate, reserve by 7/29 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tour- nament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 13-17, MARYLAND TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 5TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL 9SS, 40/90, SD/20 inc/30 Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, 301-468-0308. All prizes guaranteed. Two sections: A Section (minimum 2100 FIDE or 2200 USCF to play. FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes) $4000-2000-1000-900-700-600-400, top U2500 $1300-650, top U2300 $1100-550. Limited number of minimum prizes for non-US FIDE rated players, see web page. Limited amount of housing support is available for non-US GMs and IMs. GM and IM norms possible (2 IMs earned last year). B Section 9-SS (under 2201 USCF and under 2200 FIDE, USCF ratings used, FIDE rated) $2000-$1000-$600-$400, top U2000 $1000-$450, top under 1800 $550. Free Continental breakfast for players each morning. All equipment provided for both sections. A section EF: GMs, non-US IMs Free; US IMs and WGMs $199; FMs $299; FIDE above 2200 $349; FIDE from 2100 to 2199 $399, FIDE from 2000 to 2099 $600, FIDE below 2000 $800. All $25 more after 6/13, $35 more after 7/30, $45 more after 8/9, $70 more at the door. B Section EF: $249. $20 more after 7/30, $30 more after 8/9, $40 more at the door. Special EFs: All $100 less for non-US FIDE rated in A section; If staying at the Hilton (min 3 nights), $50 less for US IMs and WGMs, others $75 less. All $25 less for new WI players. All $20 rebate for every new paying WI player you refer. All $50 less, if born before 8/13/1966. Schedule Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. 8/13-8/16:11am & 5:30pm, Wed 8/17 11am. HR $93. Ent: MCA, c/o Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. More information, hotel reservation link & online entry at http://wash- intl.md chess.com.


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ALABAMA APR. 16, Sunny Street Space City Monthly #6 4SS, G/60 d5. Hitachi Consulting Government Solutions Huntsville, 1500 Perimeter Pkwy NW, Suite 100, Huntsville, AL 35806. Hitachi is a secure building call Don Maddox (256783-5042) for entry upon arrival. McAllister’s just across the parking lot safe, easy walking distance. On-site Book & Equipment Sales provided by House of Staunton. Sponsors: Sunny Street Cafe and House of Staunton. EF: $30 by April 8, 2016 - $45 onsite. No checks onsite. Memb. Req’d: $15. OSA. $$b/25: $225-155-95. Reg.: 9:30 am April 16, 2016. Deadline Apr 8, 2016. Rds.: 10:00 am 1:00 pm 3:30 pm 6:00 pm. Half—point byes available for Rounds 1-2 if requested before 8 Apr 2016. Players Meeting 9:45 am, Apr 16, 2016. ENT: Huntsville/Space City Chess Club, 13082 Virginia Ct., Madison AL 35756. 256-783-5042. http://newquii.com/store/. INFO: Don Maddox ddmad- dox@hotmail.com. DIR: Off Hwy 72 & Research Park on the right behind McAllister’s. http://newquii.com/store/. Space City Chess Club:Madi- son and Huntsville have consolidated into a single club, meeting at 6 pm on Mondays at Sunny Street Caf , 7143 B Hwy 72 West, Madison, AL 35758. In addition to monthly tournaments, SCCC hosts weekly club- rated MadVille Quads (G/25 d5) during regular Monday meetings (Kids Quads start at 5:30 pm; Adults at 7:00 pm). SCCC is dedicated to providing local players with a steady, convenient, and safe local venue. Club stays open as long as players want to play. Check us out. W.


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APR. 16, Black Warrior Chess Challenge (4SS, G/45 d5) University Church of Christ, 1200 Julia Tutwiler Dr., Tuscaloosa, AL 35404. EF: $40 by April 11; on site $50. Sections: Open and Reserve (U1600); Prizes b/24 combined, 50% gtd.: Open: 1st: $190, 2nd: $110, 3rd: $75; Reserve 1st: $150, 2nd $90, 3rd $60. $$b/24. Reg.: 8:15 – 8:45 am; Rds.: 9:20 am, 11:00 am, 1:15 pm, 3:00 pm; Ent: Online at www.freedomchessacademy.org or mail to Freedom Chess Academy, PO Box 2356, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403. Info: www.freedomchess academy.org. All proceeds to charity.


APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 2016 Phillip Taylor Georgia State Championship (GA) See Grand Prix.


JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Nationals.


JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix.


JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Nationals.


JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 24th annual Southern Open (FL) See Grand Prix.


ARIZONA


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Tuesday Night Open 4 or 5 round, USCF rated tournament. ROUND TIMES: 7:00pm. One game every Tuesday of the month.Time Control: 40/120,SD/60 d5. PRIZES: 1st Place and Class Prizes based on number of entries. ENTRY FEE: $45. TO REGISTER: chessemporium.com, call 602-482-4867. SITE: 10801 N. 32nd St., Suite 6, Phoenix, AZ 85028.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 16-17, Leonard Nimoy Memorial Swiss 4SS, 30/90, 25/60, 25/60 d0. No Sudden Death! Pan Asian Community Center, 940 S. Craycroft, Tucson, AZ 85711. Open to Must be 18 years old or older to play in this tournament. EF: $25 at the door. No late fees. Prizes: Trophies to 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Trophy to winner of the Leonard Nimoy Trivia contest. Details at www.events4chess.com. Reg.: Sat: 9AM to 9:45. Rds.: Sat. & Sun. 10AM & 3:30. Tie Breaks: Cumulative, Solkoff, Median. INFO:Morry Holland (520) 358-5841, Ed Yetman Desert- paradise@hotmail.com. www.Events4chess.com.


MAY 28-30, 2016 U.S. Amateur Championship West See Nationals.


JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) See Nationals.


JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) See Nationals.


JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) See Nevada.


JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) See Nationals.


AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.


ARKANSAS


JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Nationals.


JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix.


JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Nationals.


CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN APR. 17, Cupertino DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Apr 16 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8- 8:45. Rds.: 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 48 Econ 33 w 1/2 prz, after 4/13 +15, playup +25, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 4/7. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/ grandprix. W.


APR. 17, San Jose Kids Quads (PK-12; 3XG/30 d5) 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 4/14. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


APR. 17, San Jose Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 4/14. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


APR. 23-24, 11th Annual Frank Doyle Open See Grand Prix.


APR. 23-24, 2016 Sacramento Senior Championship See Grand Prix.


APR. 24, Bay Area San Ramon Quads (PK-12; 3XG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. Trophies: Players w + score. Sched: Reqrd Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 4/21. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/ signature. W.


APR. 24, Bay Area San Ramon Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reg 9:30-9:45a. Games:


10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 42 after 4/21. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/sig- nature. W.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 24, San Jose $uper$wiss (4SS, G/61 d5) BAC Office, 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500- 1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Apr 16 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg. 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30 11:50 2:30 5. EF: 48, Econ 33 1/2 prz., after 4/21 +15, playup +25, Rated 2200+ $0 by 4/14. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W.


APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, Bay Area Chess Championship


See Grand Prix.


MAY 1, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3XG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w +score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 4/28. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


MAY 1, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 4/28. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


MAY 8, Milpitas Luper$wiss (3SS, G/90 d5) 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50- 50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. May 16 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg. 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-12:50-4:15. EF: 48, Econ 33 w 1/2 prz. after 5/4 +15, playup +25, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 4/28. Info: http://BayAreaChess. com/grandprix.


MAY 8, Mother’s DAY Special: Mon & Daughter/Son Champi- onship (PK-12; 5SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Special commemorative tro- phies to players w + score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 5p. EF: 44 (mother & child team), 54 after 5/4. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


MAY 14, Bay Area KIPP Heartwood Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) KIPP Heartwood Academy, 1250 S. King Rd., San Jose, CA 95122. Tro- phies: Players w + score. Sched: Reqrd Check-in 9:30-10a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: 25, 40 after 5/8. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


MAY 14, Sacramento Chess4Less Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 24, 39 after 5/8. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 14, Sacramento SuperSwiss (4SS, G/90 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prize: $600 b/36. 1700+: $150-100, u1900 50. u1700: $150-100, u1600 50. May 16 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30 11:50 2:40 5. EF: 45, Econ 29 1/2 prz., after 5/8 +15, playup +15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 5/4. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W.


JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) See Nationals.


JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) See Nationals.


JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) See Nevada.


JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) See Nationals.


JULY 2-4, 2016 Sacramento Chess Championship See Grand Prix.


AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix.


CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN


THE LOS ANGELES CHESS CLUB The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710. * LACC: www.LAChessClub.com; VCC: www.ValleyChess Club.com; Contact email: Mick@LAChessClub.com; Saturdays: 10am-10 pm (Beg & Interm. classes + 3 Tournaments). Sundays: 11 am -7 pm (Junior class + 2 Tournaments) – Details on our web site. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm (Advance 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 * Tournaments * Private (1:1) Lessons. Note: We added a new club in the valley!


Alec’s Chess Club www.alecschessclub.com. 818-220-0257. Tournaments for KIDS on Sat- urdays or Sundays 12-4pm weekly. Includes free class! Tournaments for ADULTS on Saturdays 5-9pm (G/30 d5) and 9-11pm (Blitz). Private Classes available by appointment. Located at 4418 Simpson Ave., #5, Valley Village, CA 91607. YOUR FIRST TOURNAMENT IS FREE! Please contact Alec with any questions at alecnspencer@hotmail.com or on our website at www.alecschessclub.com.


APR. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, LACC - Sat & Sun Nite Blitzathon (BLZ) 9 separate events- 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 $10. Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45,


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