See previous issue for TLAs appearing April 1-14


onsite registration. All entries must be received by April 21. Awards: Trophies to all players scoring at least 4.0; team trophies to top 5 teams in each section. Complete information at: www.chesscincinnati.com. Contact: Alan Hodge 513-600-9915, a.hodge195@gmail.com.


APR. 29, DCC Friday Nite Quick #15 (QC) 4SS, G/24, increment 5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $14 ($10 DCC mbr). Info: DCC.18W5@sbcglobal.net, 937-461-6283.


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


See Grand Prix.


APR. 30, Cincy Tornado - Zugzwang Always Last Saturday of Month. 2 Sections: OPEN & Under 1600. 4- SS, G/60 d5. Reg. ends 9:45am. 1st Round: 10am. EF: $33 if paid online/$38 at site. OGPrix Event/OCA deduct $3. Masters above 2200 EF only $20. Open b/15: $150-$75; Class Prizes based on entries. Master Bounty Prize: Best Upset against 1# Rated Master pays $100 for win/$50 draw. $100 for perfect score to 1# Rated Master. UNDER 1600 b/15: $150-$75; Class Prizes based on entries. First Baptist Church, 11195 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45218. HOT FOOD. CHESS VENDOR ON SITE. Email: info@chessearth.com. www.chessearth.com.


MAY 6, DCC Friday Nite Quick #16 (QC) 4SS, G/24, increment 5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $14 ($10 DCC mbr). Info: DCC.18W5@sbcglobal.net, 937-461-6283.


MAY 13, DCC Friday Nite Quick #17 (QC) 4SS, G/24, increment 5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $14 ($10 DCC mbr). Info: DCC.18W5@sbcglobal.net, 937-461-6283.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 14, Toledo May Swiss Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by 5/12, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450.


MAY 20, DCC Friday Nite WORLD A’FAIR Quick #18 (QC) 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club is at 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. At the WORLD A’FAIR (across Main St) - It will be loud, fun, noisy, and loud. Pay EF at Dayton Chess Club, receive ticket for World A’Fair. Walk 1/2 block to the Dayton/Montgomery County Convention Ctr. Registration Ends 7:15 p.m. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. 1 bye. Prizes: based on entries. EF: $14 ($10 DCC mbr). Info: DCC.18W5@sbcglobal.net, 937-461-6283.


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


See Grand Prix.


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


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


JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, 2016 Gem City Open - Heritage Event See Grand Prix.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 11, Toledo June Swiss Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by 6/9, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450.


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


JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 2016 Columbus Open 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.


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


OKLAHOMA


MAY 21-22, 1st Norman Chess Festival at the Univ of Oklahoma - Norman — 5-SS 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.


OREGON


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.


PENNSYLVANIA


MasterMinds Scholastic Summer League Info at www.mastermindschess.org.


North Penn Chess Club Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. See www.northpennchessclub.org for schedules & info or 215-699-8418.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! APR. 16-17, 2016 PA State Amateur Championship 320 Church Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522. 2 Sections: Champ (Sat & Sun): Open to U2200. 5SS. G/90 d5. Rds.: 10-1:30-5, 10:30-2. EF: $20 rec’d by 4/12, $30 later. Trophies: 1-3, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200/Unrated, School Team (top 4 scores). Top 2 receive free entry into 2016 PA State Champ. Title to top PA resident. Scholastic (Sat only): Grades K-12. 4SS. G/40 d5. Rds.: 10-11:30-1:15-2:45. EF: $15 rec’d by 4/22, $20 later. Trophies: 1-3, U1000, U800, U600, U400, Unrated, School Team (top 4 scores), Club Team (top 4 scores.) ALL: Reg.: 9-9:45am, PSCF $5, OSA. Ent/Info: http://mindseyepress.webs. com/apps/webstore/products/show/5565964 or PASAC, c/o Joshua Anderson, 206 Locust Ln., Exton, PA 19341, joshuamiltonanderson@ gmail.com, 484-948-5692.


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


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


See Grand Prix.


APR. 30, 2nd Annual LVCA Bruce Alberston Memorial $1050 Gtd-RBO See Grand Prix.


A Heritage Event! APR. 30, 56th Golden Triangle Open 4-SS, G/30 d5. Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5604 Solway St., Suite 209, Pitts- burgh, PA 15217. New “Plus-Score” prize format! 4 Sections. Championship: 4.0=$250, 3.5=$125, 3.0=$65, 2.5=$30. Under 1900: 4.0=$200, 3.5=$100, 3.0=$50, 2.5=$25. Under 1500: 4.0=$160, 3.5=$80, 3.0=$40, 2.5=$20. Scholastic: Open to K-12 students rated under 1100. 4.0=$80, 3.5=$40, 3.0=$20, 2.5=$10. Book prize to any score 3.5 or higher. EF, top 3 sections: $30 if postmarked by 4/23; $40 onsite; $5 less if PCC member. EF, Scholastic: $25 if postmarked by 4/23; $35 on-site; $5 less if PCC member. ALL: Reg: 4/30, 9:00- 9:45. Entrants after 9:45 may have to take a bye in round 1. Rds.: 10, 11:15, 1:30, 2:45. BYES: Max 1 half-point bye allowed; must declare before Rd. 2 pairings are made. ENT: PCC, c/o Golden Triangle Open, 5604 Solway St., Suite 209, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Make checks payable to “Pittsburgh Chess Club”. 412-421-1881. www.pittsburghcc.org. W.


MAY 7, W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads Our 27th year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. Walnut St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am. Rds.: 9:40, 1:00, 4:00. Info: WCCC1975@gmail.com.


MAY 14, MasterMinds CC Quads Lenfest Center, 3890 N. 10th St., Philadelphia, PA 19140. Quads: 3RR, G/85 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg ends 9AM. Rds.: 9:30, 1, 4. Info: mastermindschess.org or brad@mastermindschess.org.


MAY 21, LVCA $1000 in Scholarships K-12 Championships 5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $30, $40 CASH ONLY after 5/17/16 AT SITE. Schol- arships: 1st-$400, 2nd-$200, 3rd-$100, $100 each top 3 Lehigh Valley players. Trophy’s-1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Top U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, U400, UNR, $10-$20 RandomPrizes each player. Rds.:11:10pm & ASAP. Reg.: Ends 11am. Site: College Hill Moravian Church, 72 W. Laurel St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Ent: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Info: bdavis@lehighvalleychessclub.org, www.lehighvalleychessclub.org


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


See Grand Prix.


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


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


JULY 1, 2, 3, World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) 3 separate tournaments at Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). Each is a 4-SS, double round (8 games), G/5 d0. Prizes $$300 guaranteed: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, no checks. Reg.: ends 1:45 pm, rds. 2, 2:45, 3:15, 3:45. One pair of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings), but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes.


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


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


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


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 5-7, World Open Under 2100 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). Open to under 2100 or unrated. Prizes $$500 guaranteed: $200- 100, U1800 $110, U1500/Unr $90. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 5 pm 7/5, rds. Tue 6 pm, Wed 11 & 6, Thu 9 & 2. One half point bye allowed if U1500/Unr, otherwise two byes allowed; must commit before rd. 2. Ent: at site.


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


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


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 8-10, World Open Under 2300 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). Open to under 2300 or unrated. Prizes $$500 guaranteed: $200- 100, U2000 $110, U1600/Unr $90. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 5 pm 7/8, rds. Fri 6 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 4:15. One half point bye allowed if U1600/Unr, otherwise two byes allowed; must commit before rd. 2. Ent: at site.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 9-10, 8th annual World Open Under 13 Championship 6SS, G/60 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for location, rates). Open to all born after 7/10/03. In 4 sections. Open Section: Trophies to top 10, 1st C, Under 1400/Unr; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/15/16-12/31/16 to 1st. Under 1400 Section: Tro- phies to top 10, 1st Under 1200, Unrated; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/15/16-9/30/16 to 1st. Under 1000 Section: Trophies to top 10, 1st Under 800, Unrated; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/15/16-9/30/16 to 1st. Under 600 Section: Trophies to top 10, 1st Under 400, top 3 Unrated; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/15/16- 9/30/16 to 1st. EF: $42 online at chessaction.com by 7/7, $45 mailed by 6/15, $50 at site. US Chess membership required. Special 1 year dues with magazine: Online with entry, $22 with Chess Life, $15 with Chess Life for Kids. Mailed or at site, $25 with Chess Life, $17 with Chess Life for kids. Reg. 7/9 to 10 am, rds. Sat. 11-2-5, Sun. 10-1-4. Up to 2 half point byes allowed, must commit before rd. 3. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347- 201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds.


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.


RHODE ISLAND


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.


SOUTH CAROLINA


APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 2016 Phillip Taylor Georgia State Championship (GA) 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 22-24 OR 23-24, 24th annual Southern Open (FL) See Grand Prix.


SOUTH 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.


TENNESSEE


APR. 16, 2016 Cumberland County Spring Open Cumberland Co. Community Complex, 1398 Livingston Rd., Crossville, TN 38555. $420 Guaranteed prize fund. In 2 Sections. Open: 4SS, G/60 d5, $$: $75. 30-X,A,B,C,D/ Below. Amateur: 4SS, G/60 d5, Open to 1199 & under. $$: $75. 30-F, G,H/Below,UNR UNR eligible for unrated prize only. ALL: EF: $15 if mailed by 4/11, $20 at site. Memb. Req’d: TCA $10 TN residents only. ENT: Harry D. Sabine, P. O. Box 381, Crossville, TN 38557. INFO: www.cumberlandcountychess.org or Susan at 931- 287-3765. W.


APR. 23-24, Bluff City Open See Grand Prix.


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