Tournament Life / April


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


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 22-26, 9th New York International - Championship Section 9-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30. Only open to players currently rated 2000+ (USCF or FIDE). FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes. FIDE rated. Prizes $9,000 unconditionally guaranteed! $4000-2000-1000, U2400 FIDE: $1000-500, U2300 FIDE $500. Entry Fee: $200. Players not rated USCF or FIDE over 2200: $300. GMs/Foreign IMs: Free. Local IMs: $125. $25 less for MCC members. All $50 more if received after June 15. Foreign players who play all 9 rounds receive $75. Schedule: Wed. 7pm, Thurs. – Sun. 11am & 6pm. Byes: 2 byes available, must commit before round 3; limit 1 bye in rounds 8-9. FIDE GM/IM norms possible; must play all rounds. Last year 1 norm was achieved! Playing site: The historic Marshall Chess Club. Registration: Call MCC with credit card, mail check, or online. Limited to 70 players! Register early! 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


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.


NORTH CAROLINA


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


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


JUNE 3-5, 1st Annual Carolinas Classic 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 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.


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


NORTH DAKOTA


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.


OHIO


APR. 9, Mustard Seed Melt Down 4SS, G/30 d5. 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon, OH 44139. EF: $30, IMs, GMs free. Sections: Open, U1800, U1400, U1000. Registration: 9-9:45 at site. Rds.: 10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30, U-1000 ASAP. Prizes: $800 Guar- anteed!! Open: $150, $62, U-2000 $50. U-1800: $100, $52, U1600 $40. U-1400: $100, $52, U1200 $40. U1000: $62, $32, U750 $30, U500 $30. Free healthy box lunch to ALL players! Convenient Online Registration at www.progresswithchess.org Info: Contact: Mike Joelson, 216-321- 7000.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 15-16 & APR. 22-23, Dayton Chess Club 56th Champi- onship 6SS, 40/90, SD/60 +30. USCF rated Open Tournament. FIDE Rated. Reg.: ends Apr 15, 7:45 p.m. EF: $25 adv/$40 after Apr 8. Rds. 1-3: Apr 15/16 - 8pm, 10:30am, 5:30pm. Apr 22/23 Rds. 4-6: 8pm, 10:30am, 5:30pm. Must be DCC mbr for 1+ month. Trophies: 1st/2nd, u2000: 1st/2nd, u1600: 1st/2nd, u1200: 1st/2nd. Register at www.DaytonChess- Club.com or at DCC or mail to Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402. More Info: Email DCC.18W5@sbcglobal.net or call 937- 461-6283.


APR. 23, Parma Open 4SS, G/45 d5. German Central Organization, 7863 York Rd. (1/4 mi. N of Sprague), Parma, OH. Sections: Open, U2000, U1600. Reg.: 8-9:15AM. Rds.: 9:30-11:15-1:30-3:15. Prizes (b/50): Open 1st $160, 2nd $80; U2000 1st $120, 2nd $60; U1600 1st $120, 2nd $60; U1200 1st $60. Ent: $20. Info & entries: William Wright, 19121 Wheelers Ln., Strongsville, OH 44149. Phone: (440) 572-9565. E-mail: grubber@adel- phia.net. Web: www.parmachessclub.org/


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! APR. 23-24, Ohio High School and Middle School Championships 6SS; Sections: High School Championship (9-12 Open), High School Reserve (9-12 U1000), Middle School Championship (K-8 Open), Middle School Reserve (K-8 U800). Championship sections rds. 1-3 G/60 d5, rds. 4-6 G/90 d5; Reserve sections all rds. G/60 d5. Championship sec- tions open only to students residing in Ohio or enrolled in Ohio schools or home-schooled in Ohio. Venue: Roberts Centre, 123 Gano Rd., Wilm- ington, OH 45177 (at I-71 exit 50). Connected Holiday Inn, reservations 937-283-3200, specify chess for $119 room rate. EF: $39 through Apr. 8, then $44. Enter by mail or online at www.chesscincinnati.com. No


GOLD & SILVER AFFILIATES


GOLD Any affiliate that has submitted at least 50 US Chess memberships during the current or previous calendar year, or is the recognized State Affiliate, is eligible to


become a Gold Affiliate. Gold Affiliates are honored in a special list in larger type in Tour- nament Life each month, giving the affiliate name, address, phone number, e-mail ad- dress, and website. GoldAffiliation costs $350per year, andexisting affiliates may subtract $3 for each month remaining on their regular affiliation, or $20 for each month remaining on their Silver Affiliation. As of August 6, 2007, by paying an annual payment of $500 (instead of $350), Gold Affiliate status may be obtained with no minimum requirement for memberships submitted.


SILVER Any affiliate that has submitted at least 25 US Chess memberships during the current or previous calendar


year, or is the recognized State Affiliate, is eligible to become a Silver Affiliate. These affiliates will be recognized in a spe- cial list in Tournament Life each month, giving the affiliate name, state, and choice of either phone number, e-mail ad- dress, or website. Silver Affiliation costs $150 per year, and existing affiliates may subtract $3 for each month remaining on their regular affiliation. Alternatively, for an annual pay- ment of $250.00 (instead of $150), the requirement for a minimum number of US Chess members will be waived.


Dallas Chess Club (TX) www.dallaschess.com


Long Island Chess Club (NY) www.lichessclub.com


Michigan Chess Association (MI) www.michess.org


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Oklahoma Chess Foundation (OK) www.OCFchess.org


Sparta Chess Club (NJ) www.spartachessclub.org


Success Chess School (CA) www.successchess.com


Bay Area Chess 1639A South Main Street Milpitas, CA 95035 408-409-6598 ask@bayareachess.com www.bayareachess.com


Cajun Chess 12405 Hillary Step Drive Olive Branch, MS 38654 504-208-9596 cajunchess@yahoo.com www.cajunchess.com


Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis 4657 Maryland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108 314-361-CHESS info@stlouischessclub.org www.stlouischessclub.org


ChessIQ 4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113 Skokie, IL 60077 847-423-8626 sevan@chessiq.com www.chessiq.com


Chesskidz Tournaments P.O. Box 34722 Reno, NV 89533 775-223-9644 vernonryoung@gmail.com www.chesskidz.org


ChessNYC.com c/o RussellMakofsky &Michael Propper P.O. Box 189, 1710 1st Avenue New York, NY 10012 212-475-8130 info@chessnyc.com www.chessnyc.com


Continental Chess Association P.O. Box 8482 Pelham, NY 10803 201-347-2269 director@chess.us www.chesstour.com


Eagle Chess Academy PO Box 6141 Largo, MD 20774 301-467-5024 tedfagan@eaglechessacademy.com www.eaglechessacademy.com


Jersey Shore HS Chess League P.O. Box 773 Lincroft, NJ 07738 shorehschessleague@yahoo.com


Marshall Chess Club 23 West 10th Street New York, NY 10011 212-477-3716 admin@marshallchessclub.org www.marshallchessclub.org


PaperClip Pairings c/o J. Houghtaling Jr & Remy Ferrari 6005 Forest Boulevard Brownsville, TX 78526 956-459-2421 jejrhoughtaling@bisd.us


San Diego Chess Club 2225 Sixth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-239-7166 chucnglo@aol.com www.sandiegochessclub.org


Shining Knights, Ltd. P.O. Box 545 Glenmoore, PA 19343 484-228-8457 cindy@shiningknights.com www.shiningknights.com


Silver Knights Chess 8500 Executive Park Avenue #404 Fairfax, VA 22031 703-574-2070 chess@silverknightschess.com www.silverknightschess.com


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