See previous issue for TLAs appearing April 1-14


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


MARYLAND


MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENTS MCA runs scholastic tournaments (almost every other Saturday from mid-September to late May) & open tournaments (usually 10+ annually) throughout Maryland. Listings & online regis- tration at www.MDChess.org. Maryland scholastic players who compete in the Varsity section (which has a floor of 1600) of a Maryland-Sweet-16 Qualifier can qualify for the $44,000 schol- arship to UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) awarded each year.


APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, Maryland Open See Grand Prix.


MAY 14, Waldorf Chess Club (WCC) Spring Open #2 4SS, G/60 d5. Waldorf Chess Club, 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Rd., Waldorf, MD 20601. EF: ($40 WCC members); $45 all others. $5 less EF if Pre-Registered by phone/email and EF received by 7 May, cash only onsite. $$b/30: 1st $300; 2nd $200; Class A, B, C, (D, E, Unr) $100. Reg.: 8:00-9:00 AM. Rds.: 9:30, 12:30, 3:30, and 6:30. ENT:Mail checks payable to WCC, P.O Box 856, Waldorf, MD 20604. INFO: Roland Thorpe, 301-752-5169, strider_08@comcast.net.


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


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


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


JULY 5-7, 5th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) See Grand Prix.


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


JULY 9-10, 8th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) See Pennsylvania.


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


MASSACHUSETTS


APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, 25th annual Eastern Class Championships See Grand Prix.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 4, 11, 18, 25, Martin Laine Memorial (1950-2014) 4SS, G/100 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Complex, Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $20 annual club dues or $1 per game. Reg.: 6-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: 1-3, limit one. Prizes: books to 1st, 2nd, top U1850, U1650, U1450, U1250. Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, miriling2@ aol.com, 978-345-5011. Website: www.wachusettchess.org. Free parking. W.


MAY 7, Kaamatan Open Town Hall Annex, 381 Main St., West Newbury, MA 01985. In 2 Sections. Open: 5SS, G/30 d5, $$GTD: $100-80-60-50-40. U1900 $45. U1600: 5SS, G/30 d5, Open to 1599 & under. $$GTD: $100-80-60-50-40. U1200 $45. ALL: EF: Entry fee $25 postmarked by 30 April, $30 at site. Reg.: 10-10:45. Rds.: 11-1-2:15-3:30-4:45. 1 half point bye rounds 1-3. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea relyea@operamail.com. www.relyeachess.com. W.


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


MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, 85th Massachusetts Open See Grand Prix.


JUNE 18, Keene Open (NH) See New Hampshire.


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 (CT) See Grand Prix.


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


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


MICHIGAN


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


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


See Grand Prix.


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


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


MINNESOTA


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 (IL) See Grand Prix.


JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix.


MISSISSIPPI


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


MAY 7, Vicksburg Open 4SS, G/45 d5. Senior Center, 801 South St., Vicksburg, MS 39180. Reg.: 9am-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00, 12:30, 2:00, 3:30. Prizes: 1st, 2nd, Top U1400. 75% of entry fees returned. EF: $20. MCA membership ($5) required for adult MS residents. Info: www.vicksburgchess.org, 601-831-0362.


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.


MISSOURI


APR. 30, 2016 Kansas City Chess Club Championship Liberty United Methodist Church, 1001 Sunset Ave., Liberty, MO 64068. G/60 d5, 3SS. Sections: Open/U1400 $300 Cash Prizes. EF: $27 online Reg4Chess.com. $35 onsite. Reg.: 9AM. Rd. 1 at 9:30AM. Memb Req. USCF and KCCA. Flyer at kansascitychessclub.com. Free Entry For ALL New and Unrated USCF Players!


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.


JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix. MONTANA


A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 16-17, 81st Montana Open Holiday Inn, 22 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 443- 2200. Format: Open, 5rd, SS, G/120 d5. EF: $30 by April 14, Jrs. -1/2, $5 more at site. Checks payable to MCA. USCF & MCA required, OSA, (MCA-$12), entry fee waived for 1st time USCF. Reg.: 9am-9:40 Sat. Rds.: 10am, 2:30, 7pm and 9am, 3pm (or ASAP— Annual business meeting between rds. 4-5). $$b/25: $200, $120, $80, biggest upset $40 (both non-prov) $$ increased per entries. Contact: Murray Strong, 530 State St., Helena, MT 59601, 406-459-6684. murstrong1958@gmail.com. www.montanachess.org


NEBRASKA


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


JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix.


NEVADA


Reno Scholastic Chess Quadz University of Nevada, Reno FH19 PK-College. G/30 d5 Sched: 12:00- 3pm. EF: 10. Weekly event on designated Saturdays. Info: www. chesskidz.org/quadz.html or chesskidz@chesskidz.org


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


JUNE 23, Walter Browne Memorial National Open Blitz Championship (BLZ)


See Grand Prix.


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


JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship 6-SS, G/60 d5. Westgate Las Vegas Resort, 3000 Paradise Road, 89109. In 4 Sections by age: 14 & Under, 14 & Under Reserve (under 1000), 9 & Under, 9 & Under Reserve (under 800). Trophies to top 10 in each section plus class and team trophies. 1st Place in each section wins a Computer loaded with valuable Chess Software and hundreds of Videos, 2nd-4th win chess prizes valued at 250-150-100. Unrated players may not win 1st in Reserve sections. EF: $89 by 6/3, $99 by 6/22, $120 later. 1/2 point bye in any round (limit 2) if requested in advance. Reg.: 8:30-9 a.m. Rds.: 10-1-3:30, 10-1-3:30. Youth Blitz 6/24 6:00 p.m. ($20 by 6/3 $25 later). HR: $69, $89 Friday and Saturday. (800) 732-7117 – be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or www.VegasChessFestival. com.


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


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


NEW HAMPSHIRE


APR. 16, New Hampshire Quick Chess Championship See Grand Prix.


JUNE 18, Keene Open 4SS, G/60 d5. Congregation Ahavas Achim, 84 Hastings Ave., Keene, NH 03431. $$ 650 b/30. 3 sections. Open, $$ 150-100, U1900 75. U1750, $$ 100-50, U1550 25. U1400, $$ 100-50. All, EF: $35 if rec’d by 6/1 or $42 at site. Souvenir T-shirt to every advance entrant; indicate size (S,M,L,XL,XXL). Reg.: 8:30-9:30 a.m., Rds.: 10-12:30-3-5:15. 1/2-pt. bye okay, limit 2, must commit before round 3. No Unr may win over $50 except in Open. Ent: David Thomas, PO Box 7582, Fitchburg, MA 01420- 7582; 508-904-3476.


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


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


NEW JERSEY


APR. 16, Central Jersey Chess Tournament Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 4 rated & 2 unrated sections. Open, U1200: K-12, 3 rds., G/40 d5. U900, U600: K-12, 4 rds., G/25 d5. Intermediate (K-6), Beginners (K-2): 4 rds., not rated. Trophies to 1st-3rd & top school/club team per section, medals to all! $35 pre-reg online by 4/14. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Rd. 1 2:00. njchess.com


APR. 16, Princeton Charter School Princeton Charter School at: 100 Bunn Dr., Princeton, NJ 08540. TIME CONTROL: G/30 d0 Swiss to 4 rounds. SECTIONS: Open above 1000; U1000; U700; U500/Unrated (sections might be combined when necessary for pairings). Parental Supervision Required: The parents or another adult must be designated to supervise the student player between rounds. Schedule (will be accelerated if possible). First Round: 12:01 PM; Second Round: ASAP; Third Round: ASAP; Fourth Round: ASAP; Award Ceremony: ASAP (4:05 the latest). Schedule will be accelerated if possible (*) Online Registration $30 Only if register one week before: www.ChessKidsNY.com/PCSChessProgram.htm (*) Fee will increase automatically to $35 if register later. On site regis- tration the date of the event: $40 from 11:45 am to 12:00 noon. Information: email to Miguel Iniguez at: migini@gmail.com Results will be posted online the same day of the event!


APR. 17, 3rd Annual Steve Ferrero Memorial Grand Prix See Grand Prix.


APR. 17, Westfield Spring Scholastic Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12. 3 Sections: Open, U1250, U750. Open: 3-SS. G/40 d5. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. U1250 & U750: 4-SS. G/25 d5. Rounds: 2:00, 3:15, 4:30, 5:45 p.m. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 in each section. Tiebreaks used. See USCF Rule 34E. Register: 1:15-2:00 p.m. Information: John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub. blogspot.com


APR. 21, 3rd Thursday Quads 3 RR, G/30 d5. Effects Quick/Reg Rating. Quads grouped by Quick Rating. All the King’s Men Chess & Games Center (Just 22 mins. from Phila/NJ bridges), 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ. 856-582-8222. Prizes: $25 1st per quad. Unr. cannot win more than $10. EF: $12.50, members $10. Reg.: 6 -7:15 pm. Rds.: 7:30-8:30-9:30 pm. All: Visa/MC/Disc/Amex OK w/$1surcharge. Info: cs@ATKMchessSets.com. Bring a clock!


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


See Grand Prix.


APR. 24, Westfield G/45 Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com.


APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, Maryland Open (MD) See Grand Prix.


APR. 30, Hamilton Chess Club Quads 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave., Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. Contact email: hamiltonchessclub.com. W.


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