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US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30th Nassau Amateur Team 4-SS, 40/80 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. Open to teams of 3 (+ optional alternate). Ave rating must be U1900. Teams play in rating order. EF: $54/team by 4/29, $75 at site, $10 more per non-memb. $$ (504 b/12 teams) 252, U1700, 1500/UR each 126. Team byes 1-4 (Last rd. bye must be req before rd. 3 and is irrevocable). Teams seeking players call 631 218-4440 or captnhal@optonline.net. Players looking for teams $18 by 4/29, $25 at site, $10 more for non- memb. Reg ends 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15 each Mon. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, JUNE 6, Marshall FIDE Mondays/U1800 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100. U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25) $200-150-100. U1500: $100-50. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15- 6:45pm. Rd: 7pm each Mon. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


MAY 4, 11, 18, 25, Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed Night Chess! Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members $3. Reg.: 7-7:25 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org.


MAY 5, 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.


MAY 6, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. 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. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 6-8, Marshall Weekend FIDE (New Round Times!) 5-SS, 40/90 SD/30 +30. FIDE Rated. (Note the new round times below!) ($600 b/25): $250-125. U2200: $125; U1900 $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. GMs Free. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 & 6pm. Max 2 byes, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 6, 13, 20, 27, 16th Queens Team Championship 4-SS, G/115 d5. All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432. Open to two player teams with May ratings averaging U2000. $100-50 to top 2 teams, $60 to top U1700 team, $60 each to top Board 1 and Board 2 scorers/10 teams (prizes raised or lowered pro- portionally). One 1/2 point team bye permitted, which must be requested at entry. If one player on team is unavailable, replacement must be rated lower and occupy board of player replaced, regardless of rating. EF: $35 per player, $25 QCC members. Reg.: 7:15-7:45. Rds.: 8:00 each Fri. ENT: Ed Frumkin, 445 East 14th St. #10D, New York, NY 10009 (212-677-3224 - do not call on Thursday or Friday). More detailed contact information at www.queens-chess.com. Mail entry by April 30.


MAY 7, Marshall Morning U1700 Action - NEW 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9am-10:15-11:30-12:45pm. One bye avail- able, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


MAY 7, 14, 21, 28, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tourna- ments! 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- 442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5.


MAY 8, Marshall Morning Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye avail- able, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


MAY 12, Marshall U2400 Action 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2100: $75 U1800: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. 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. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


MAY 13, 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. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


MAY 14, Marshall Morning U1800 Action - NEW 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to youth K-12. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am- 12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


MAY 14, Marshall Saturday G/60 Open 4-SS, G/55 d5. Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2400: $75, U2100: $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. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


MAY 15, 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.


MAY 17, Marshall Masters See Grand Prix.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix!


MAY 18, 25, JUNE 1, 8, 15, Marshall Weekly Wednesdays (5 Round Cycle) 5-SS, G/90 +30. Please note: This cycle is only 5 rounds because of the NY International! Two sections. U2000: ($450 b/25) $225-125. U1700: $100. U1400: ($450 b/25) $225-125. U1100: $100. EF: $50, MCC Mbrs $30. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


MAY 19, 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.


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


US Chess Junior Grand Prix!


MAY 20-22, 21-22 OR 22, Marshal 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. SIDE EVENT: May 20, Marshall Bughouse Tournament! 5-SS, G/5 d0. Bughouse. Not rated. Players register in teams of two. Each round is a 2 game match. ($450 b/35 players): $200- 100, top U2200/unr & U1900 team average: $75. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs & GMs $20. Reg.: 6:15- 6:45pm. Rds.: 7-7:40-8:10-8:40-9:10pm. Max one bye, Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


MAY 21, Marshall Saturday U1800 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $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.


MAY 26, 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.


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


See Grand Prix.


MAY 27, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix.


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


MAY 28, 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 29, Marshall Scholastic Action! (3 Rounds) 3-SS, G/25 d5. Open to youth K-12. ($225 b/25): $100-50, U1000: $75. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs: $15. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:10-11:20am. No byes. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


MAY 29, 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.: 12:15-12:45pm. Rds.: 1-2:45-5:00- 6:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


JUNE 3, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. 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. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 3-5, Marshall Weekend FIDE (New Round Times!) 5-SS, 40/90 SD/30 +30. FIDE Rated. (Note the new round times below!) ($600 b/25): $250-125. U2200: $125; U1900 $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. GMs Free. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 & 6pm. Max 2 byes, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


JUNE 4, Marshall Morning U1700 Action - NEW! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9am-10:15-11:30-12:45pm. One bye avail- able, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


JUNE 5, Marshall Morning Action! (4 Rounds) 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1800: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye avail- able, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 9-12, 9th New York International - U2200 Section 7-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30. Open to all players rated U2200 and unrated. No FIDE ratings over 2200. USCF Ratings used for pairings and prizes. FIDE Rated. Prizes $8,000 based on 70 paid entries. $3000-2000- 1000, U1900: $1000-500, U1600: $500. Entry Fee: $200 if received by May 30; $250 in June. $25 less for MCC members. Schedules: 4- day: Thurs. 7pm, Fri. – Sun. 12:30pm & 6pm. 2-day: Sat. 9-10:10- 11:20am (G/25 d5) then merge with 4-day. Byes: 2 byes available, must commit before round 3. Playing site: The historic Marshall Chess Club. Registration: Call MCC with credit card, mail check, or online. Limited to 70 players! Register early! www.marshallchess- club.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


JUNE 10-12, Can-Am International Chess Tournament See Grand Prix.


JUNE 11, 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! JUNE 13, 20, 27, JULY 4, 11, 18, Marshall FIDE Mondays/U1800 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100. U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25) $200-150-100. U1500: $100-50. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15- 6:45pm. Rd: 7pm each Mon. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


May 20-22 or 21-22, Tiki Resort, Lake George $3000 prize fund, includes Senior Section


24th annual NEW YORK STATE OPEN


5 rounds, 4 sections.FREE LECTURES BY IM DANNY KOPEC. Open Section: Prizes $400-200-100, top Under 2010/unr $210-


110, top Under 1810/Unr $200-100. Senior Section: Open to under 1910 or unrated born before


5/22/66. $300-150-70, top Under 1710 $140-70. U1610 Section: $240-120-60, top U1410 $120-60, unr limit $150. U1210 Section: $100-50, trophy to top 3, 1st Under 1000, Under


800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed doubles (any sections) averaging under 2200: $200. Advance or online entry $7 less to NYSCA members (NYSCA dues $12/yr


with 2 magazines or $20/yr with 4 magazines, may be paid with entry). SEE “GRAND PRIX” in this issue or chesstour.com.


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