Tournament Life / April


MAY 1, Ernesto Labate Memorial Grand Prix See Grand Prix.


MAY 8, Mother’s Day Blitz (BLZ) G/5 d2. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. 2 Sections: Premier (8 highest-rated players), Quads (all other players). Premier: 7-RR. Prizes: $50-30-20. Quads: DRR (6 games). Prizes: $50 to 1st in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. EF: $20, $15 members. Rounds: All sections 2:00, 2:20, 2:40, 3:00, 3:20 & 3:40. p.m. Final round of Premier 4:00 p.m. Info: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com.


MAY 14, 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!


MAY 15, 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


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


MAY 22, 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


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


MAY 28, US Amateur K-8 East Under 1200 5-SS, G/30 d5. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. If staying, for chess rate ($119 per night), please make reser- vations at www.njscf.org . Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJ Chess. Free parking, public transportation to NYC, Philadelphia. walking dis- tance, 30 restaurants, shops and parks within 5 minute stroll. In three sections: Under 1200, Under 900, Under 600. Trophies to Top Ten. Others win chess medallions. Unrated may not win first place. Regis- tration: Saturday, May 28, 11am -12noon. Rounds: 12:30pm, then ASAP, with lunch break after Round Two. EF: $30 if postmarked by May 16th. $40 cash at site. One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested with entry fee. April Rating Supplement used. Entries: to Aaron Kiedes, 4 Seymour Terrace, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Call 973-343-3260 for information or email akiedes@gmail.com. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number, section, grade level and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. No phone entries. Online entries $32 at www.njscf.org after 4-15-15 until 5-26-16 at midnight. W.


MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, 72nd Annual U.S. Amateur Championship - East See Nationals.


JUNE 5, 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


A State Championship Event! JUNE 5, 2016 NJ State Girls Championship 4SS, G/55 d5. Dean of Chess Academy, 3322 Route 22 West, Building 15, Suite 1501, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (973) 219-6877. 2 Sections. Open: Trophies to Top 8 players. First place player is New Jersey’s representative for the National Girls Tournament of Champions during the U.S. Open 2016. NJSCF will provide a stipend to defray the costs of the attendee if she plays in the NGTOC 2016. U1400: Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/27/16 to Noreen Davisson, 6 Red Barn Ln., Randolph, NJ 07869. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am & ASAP. Email Noreen@deanofchess. com for more information.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! JUNE 11-12, NJ State Junior Championship 5SS, G/75 d5. Dean of Chess Academy, 3322 Route 22 West, Building 15, Suite 1501, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (973) 219-6877. 2 Sections. Grades 9-12: Trophies to Top 8 players. First place player is New Jersey’s representative for the Denker Tournament during the U.S. Open 2016. NJSCF will provide a stipend to defray the costs of the attendee if s/he plays in the Denker 2016. Grades K-8: Trophies to Top 8 players. First place player is New Jersey’s representative for the Dewain Barber Tournament during the U.S. Open 2016. Entries post- marked by 6/6/16 to Noreen Davisson, 6 Red Barn Ln., Randolph, NJ 07869. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 11:30am-12:30pm. Rounds: 1:00pm and 4:00pm Saturday, 9:00am, 12:00pm and 3:00pm Sunday. Email Noreen@deanofchess.com for more information.


JUNE 12, 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


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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


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 1, 2, 3, World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) (PA) See Pennsylvania.


JULY 3, World Open G/10 Championship (QC) (PA) See Grand Prix.


JULY 4, World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) See Grand Prix.


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


JULY 5-7, World Open Under 2100 (PA) See Pennsylvania.


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 8-10, World Open Under 2300 (PA) See Pennsylvania.


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


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 (MA) See Grand Prix.


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


NEW MEXICO


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 23-24, Springtime in Socorro at the Joseph A. Fidel Center on the New Mexico Tech Campus, Socorro, New Mexico. 5 Rds. SS Game/90+30 sec incr. Rds.: Sat. 9am, 2pm, 6:30pm. Entry Fees: Open: $30, Reserve (U1800), Fischer (U1500): $25, Marshall (U1200): $20. Prizes based on entries. Unrated eligible only for 50% of prize except in Open. 1/2 point bye available if declared in writing to NMCO TD or TO before first round starts. Advance Reg: Pay to NMCO, Box 4215, Albuquerque, NM 87196. To avoid late fee, completed Entry Form and Entry Fee must be received in NMCO post office box by 12noon. April 21. Pay Pal available see nmchess.org. Reg: on site: cash/check only plus Late fee $15. Sat. 8am – 8:30 am. $5 Family discount after one full price entry. Morphy Section (Under 1100): 4 rds. SS Saturday Only: 9:15am, 10:45 a.m., 1:45pm, 3:15p.m. No 1/2 point bye avail. EF $10. Prizes: Gift Certs for US Chess, amts based on entries. Submit entry form and fee as above, but late fee is $5. W.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! MAY 14-15, New Mexico Class Championships Sponsored by New Mexico Chess Organization. May 14 & 15 in the Library of Eldorado High School, 11300 Montgomery NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. 4 Rds. SS, G/120 d10. Rds.: 9:00 am and 2:30 pm both days. Open to players of all ages and places of residence; however, only the highest finishing resident of New Mexico will receive the title of New Mexico Class Champion. Tie breaks if necessary. Sections: Master/ Expert, A, B, C, D, E, F. EF: $30. Cash prizes for each Section based on EF paid by that section. Membership in team representing NM based on order of finish of NM residents in each class. Registration limited to those from whom entry fees and forms are received by mail or by e-mail on or before 11:59 pm (MDST) May 12, 2016. Mail EF & Entry Forms to P. O. Box 4215, Albuquerque, NM 87196. Entry Forms and further details available on line at www.nmchess.org. PayPal may be used to pay EF. Assignment to section by TD based on highest published rating since 12/31/16.


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


NEW YORK


APR. 9, 17th Annual Bruce Bowyer Memorial See Grand Prix.


APR. 10, 17th Annual Bruce Bowyer Memorial SCHOLASTIC Tournament


5SS, G/30 d10. Open to all students thru grade 12. EF: $10. ** NEW LOCATION!! *** ESTONIAN HOUSE, 243 East 34th Street between Sec- ond and Third Avenues. 212.684.0336. Note: Saturday Grand Prix and Sunday Scholastic. Info:pbowyer@bbowyer.org or (Pat Bowyer) 516.641.4521. $$G: $200-$125-$75, U1800 $50, U1600 $40, U1400 $30, U1200 $25. Trophy to winner, speed playoff for 5-0. Reg.: 10:15-10:45. Rds.: 11am-1pm-2:30-4pm-5:30. Limit 2 byes, commit by 1PM.Entries MUST be received by APR 1st! Ck/MOpayable to Pat Bowyer (be sure to specify Scholastic) c/o APS, 3500 North State Road 7, Ste 400, Laud- erdale Lakes, FL 33319. Note: Limit 60 players, no door ents. Provide name,school, USCF rating, ID#, & exp date. Note: You *MUST* bring clocks and sets, none will be provided.


APR. 15, Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ) 9-SS, G/3 +2. ($500 b/35): $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds:. 7-7:30-7:50-8:10- 8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. Blitz rated. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


APR. 16, Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1800) 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2400: $75, U2100: $75. U1800 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45- 7pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


APR. 17, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1600) 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2200: $75, U1900: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1300: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00- 5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix!


APR. 17 & 24, 7th Annual Broome County Chess Championship - Francis Cordisco Memorial 6 Round Swiss, G/75 d5. CORDISCO’S CHESS CENTER, 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901, (607) 772-8782, cordiscos@stny.rr.com. $$: $500 Prize Money GUARANTEED. Two sections - Open Section: $150 - $75 - $50 trophies 1st – 3rd. Reserve Section (under 1700): $125-$60-$40 (under 1700) trophies 1st – 3rd. US Chess Federation Membership required. Entry fee: Open- $40 Reserve- $35. Non Broome County residents welcome. Schedule: Registration on site 9:00-9:45AM Sun. 4/17/16. Rounds: 10AM–1PM–4PM both days. Mail entry: checks payable to “Cordisco’s Corner Store”, 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901. Non Broome County residents welcome- 1st place trophy Broome residents only.


APR. 19, Marshall Masters See Grand Prix.


APR. 21, Marshall Thursday Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


APR. 21, 28, MAY 5, 12, 19, 26, Long Island Ilan Kreitner Memorial Tournament


See Grand Prix.


APR. 22, Marshall Fischer Random Tournament! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Fischer Random (Chess 960) rules. Not rated. ($450 b/35): $200-100, top U2200/unr, U1900: $75. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20, GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15- 6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


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


See Grand Prix.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 22-24, 23-24 OR 24, Marshall Monthly U2300 (New Round Times!) 5-SS, 40/90 SD30 +30. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. $800 Gtd: $300-150-100. U2100: $125; U1800 $125. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 & 6pm. 2-day: Sat. 11:30am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3-day in round 2. 1-day: Sun. 9-10:15-11:30am (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Max two byes, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


APR. 23, Marshall Saturday U1500 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


APR. 28, Marshall Thursday Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 28, MAY 5, 12, 19, 26, JUNE 2, Marshall Thursday Open 6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150, U2100: $100. U1800: $100 EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


APR. 29, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix.


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


APR. 30, Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1700) 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2300: $75, U2000: $75. U1700 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45- 7pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


MAY 1, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1500) 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2100: $75, U1800: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00- 5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


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