See previous issue for TLAs appearing April 1-14


8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


APR. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, LACC Every Saturday & Sunday Chess 4 JRS


9 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 4. Prizes: Trophies & medals; All players receive prizes! Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Free healthy refreshments. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com orMick@LAChessClub. com.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 30, LACC - Saturday & Sunday 7 separate events- 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb; No prizes 1/2; second child 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 noon. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 col- lections. Parking: Free at BoA & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 4, 11, 18, 25, Santa Monica Bay Chess Club MONDAY EVENINGS; 4-SS, G/1:55 d5. Cash prizes. St. Andrew’s Church, 11555 National Blvd., WLA, 90064. EF: $10 - Club members, $25 - non- members. ENTER ROUND 2 WITH A HALF PT. BYE. Reg.: 7-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:10-11:00 p.m., USCF rated. Free parking. Free coffee. INFO: (310) 827-2789.


APR. 23-24, 2016 Alekhine Memorial See Grand Prix.


APR. 24, Palm Springs Chess Festival: Youth (under 18) 5SS, G/30 d5. Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 S. Pavilion Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Trophies: players w + score, medals to others. 5 sects b/ age: 4-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-18. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45, Rds.: 10a 11:20a 1p 2:20p 3:40p. EF: $25, after 4/20 +10. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/ palms. W.


APR. 24, Palm Springs Chess Festival: Adults (18+) 5SS, G/30 d5. Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 S. Pavilion Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Sects of 16 players each based on age/rating. Choice of cash or trophy prize sections. Cash Prize b/16 player sect (EF $44): $150-100-50. Trophy Prize (EF $35): players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45, Rds.: 10a 11:20a 1p 2:20p 3:40p. EF after 4/18 +10. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/palms. W.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 30-MAY 1, LACC - April G/90 Open (A sponsored event.) 4SS, G/90 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 1 Open section. EF: $75; $55 LACC members; No prizes 1/2, spouses/siblings 1/2, new members 1/2, Free new LACC Life members. Reg.: Sat 10-11:45 am. Rds.: 12, 3 pm each day. Byes: Up to two 1/2-point byes available. 1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: Play 1 day & get two 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710; Mick@LAChessClub.com or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, Santa Monica Bay Chess Club MONDAY EVENINGS; 4-SS, G/1:55 d5. Cash prizes. St. Andrew’s Church, 11555 National Blvd., WLA, 90064. EF: $10 - Club members, $25 - non- members. ENTER ROUND 2 WITH A HALF PT. BYE. Reg.: 7-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:10-11:00 p.m., USCF rated. Free parking. Free coffee. INFO: (310) 827-2789.


MAY 28, MDC Scholastics 5-SS, G/30 d2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2280 South Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91761. Open to gr. 12-below. In two sections: Open: Trophies to top 5, top 3 U1200, top 2 Unrated. Grade 6/below U1000: Trophies to top 5, top 3 U700, top 2 Unrated. Reg.: 8:30-9. Rds: 9:30- 10:45-12:30-1:45-3. EF: $16 if received by 5/26, $20 door, SCCF membership required (13$ youth with print mag, $3 youth w/o mag) Info: contactashok.21@gmail.com On-line ent: www.scchess.com. Ent: SCCF, 12714 Bloomfield Ave., Apt. #178, Norwalk, CA 90650.


MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, 2016 Lina Grumette Memorial Day Classic See Grand Prix.


MAY 29, MDC Hexes 3-SS, G/90 d2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2280 South Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91761. 8-player sections by rating. EF: $21 if received by 5/27, $24 door. $$ 40-20-10 each section. Reg.: 9:30-10 a.m. Rds: 10:15-1:45-5:30. Ent: SCCF, 12714 Bloomfield Ave., Apt. #178, Norwalk, CA 90650. On-line entry: www.scchess.com.


MAY 30, MDC Action Swiss 5-SS, G/30 d2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2280 South Haven Ave., Ontario, CA 91761. $500 b/40, else proportional: $150-70-40, U2100/ Unr $80, U1800 $80, Under 1500 $80. EF: $20 if received by 5/27, $25 at door. Reg.: 9:30-10 a.m. Rds: 10:15-11:30-1:15-2:30-3:45. Ent: SCCF, 12714 Bloomfield Ave., Apt. #178, Norwalk, CA 90650. On line entry: www.scchess.com.


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, Pacific Southwest Open See Grand Prix.


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


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


COLORADO


APR. 16-17, 2016 Denver Open See Grand Prix.


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.


CONNECTICUT APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, 25th annual Eastern Class Championships (MA)


See Grand Prix.


MAY 1, Chess Center Grand Opening 3-SS in 8-man sections by rating. G/90 d5. EF: $60 cash only at site. Cash Prizes: $240-$80 per 8-man section. Chess Center, 3111 South St., Coventry, CT 06238. Reg.: 10-10:45am. Rd. 1 - 11am. Rds. 2-3 as completed. Adv EF: (mail by Apr 23) $40 check payable to Rob Roy, mail to above address. (860) 887-5052, ConnecticutChess@gmail.com. Visit http://ConnecticutChess.blogspot.com for directions. Free Refreshments. Free Internet.


MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, 24th annual New York State Open (NY) See Grand Prix.


JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix.


JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix.


JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) See Grand Prix.


JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 21st Annual Bradley Open See Grand Prix.


AUG. 5-7 OR 6-7, 22nd Annual Northeast Open See Grand Prix.


AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix.


DELAWARE


MAY 14, Delaware Youth Chess Organization Scholastic Spring Tournament


Holy Cross Elementary School, 631 South State St., Dover, DE 19901. Open to K-12 players. 23 Trophies: 15 Individual & 8 Team. 3 Sections. 3 Sections are 5-SS, G/30 d5: K-12 Open (1000+, K-12, trophies to top 5 players & 2 teams), K-8 U1000 (600+, K-8, trophies to top 5 players & 3 teams), K-4 U600 (under 600, K-4, trophies to top 5 players & 3 teams). Rounds: Round 1 for all sections: 10 AM; subsequent rounds ASAP. EF: $5 discount for players rated over 1000. $20, if received by 11:59 PM 5/08/2016 (online or received mail). $25 if received after or on-site. Entry: Online registration at www.deyouthchess.org/. Mail registration: include player’s name, US Chess ID #, US Chess exp. date, section, grade, school, mobil phone #, email address, & check made payable to “Delaware Community Foundation” (put Delaware Youth Chess Organization in the memo line). Mail to: DYCO, 41 Palmetto Dr., New Castle, DE 19720. Bring chess sets, boards, and clocks. Food available for purchase. Information website & email: www.dey- outhchess.org/, ScholasticChessDe@gmail.com


MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) See Grand Prix.


FLORIDA


The Stormont Kings Chess Center in Miami, FL Conducts Private and Group Lessons, Homeschool Activities, Tournaments, Camps, Family Game Nights, Parents Night Out, Casual Chess Play and more! Complimentary Refreshments, Ample Parking, Comfortable Waiting Room, and more! Located at 8353 SW 124 St., Suite 201-A, Miami, FL 33156. Contact Chris Stormont, Phone: 786-303-2437, Email: chris@stor- montkingschess.com, Web: www.StormontKingsChess.com.


APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, 23rd Space Coast Open See Grand Prix.


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


See Grand Prix.


MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open (IL) 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.


JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix.


JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix.


JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) See Grand Prix.


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


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


GEORGIA


Georgia Chess - Every Friday Knight Face-Off 3SS, G/30 d5. Georgia Chess Club - Hampton Inn & Suites, 16785 Old Morris Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30004. Registration: Online $15.00 GCC Mem- bers; $20.00 Non-Members. www.GeorgiaChess.Club. Onsite 6:00PM to 6:45PM $5.00 more. Sections: Open/Reserve (may change at TD’s discretion). Rds.: 7:00, 2nd and 3rd round will start immediately after, (1/2 point byes available).


APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 2016 Phillip Taylor Georgia State Championship


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.


JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class Championships (VA) See Grand Prix.


JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, Castle Chess Grand Prix See Grand Prix.


JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix.


JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix.


JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) See Grand Prix.


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


HAWAII


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


IDAHO


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 23, 2016 ICA Spring Open 4SS, G/60 d5 rnds. 1 & 2, G/90 d5 rnds. 3 & 4. 2 Sections: Open and Reserve (U1400) (may be combined for pairing purposes if low turnout.) Site: ISU, Student Un Bldg., Salmon River Suites, 1065 S. 8th St., Pocatello, ID. USCF mem req., ICA mem req., OSA. EF: $30 (U18 & 60+ $25), by 4/20/16, $35 (all) after. Reg & Ck in: 7:30-8:30 AM 04/23. If not ckd in & pd by 8:30, may not be paired in 1st rnd. RNDS.: 9, 11:15, 2, 5:15. 1/2 pt byes: Max 1, Rd. 1-3 only. Request 1st rnd. byes before 1st round is paired. All others commit by end of rd. 2. Prizes: $$ b/30; Open: $200-100-75; Reserve: $75-50-25. HR/ENT/INFO: ICA, c/o Jay Simonson, 391 Carol Ave., Idaho Falls, ID 83401, 208-206-7667, rookn- jay@yahoo.com, www.idahochessassociation.org. W.


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


ILLINOIS


APR. 22-24, 2016 All-Girls National Championships presented by the Kasparov Chess Foundation in association with the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation & US Chess


See Nationals.


APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 13th Annual Great Lakes Chess Open - Battle Creek, Michigan (MI) See Grand Prix.


MAY 13-15, 2016 Ice Harbor Scholastic Open (IA) See Iowa.


MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open See Grand Prix.


MAY 29, Chicago Open Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix.


JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, 2016 Annual Universal Late Spring Swiss (MI) See Grand Prix.


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


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