See previous issue for TLAs appearing January 1-14 Nationals US Chess Junior Grand Prix!


JAN. 23 AND/OR 24, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 2016 U.S. JUNIOR CHESS CONGRESS Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore, CA 94550. Experience Early Spring in California! 8 sections based on age: 6 & under, 8 & under, 10 & under, 12 & under, 14 & under, 16 & under, 18 & under, 20 & under.Individual Trophies: All (6 & under), Top 20 (8 & under, 10 & under, 12 & under, 14 & under), Top 5 (16 & under, 18 & under, 20 & under). “Super Performance” trophies to players tied for last place with a trophy award and the top player(s) in each rating class who did not get a place trophy. Winning record required for all place trophies. Commemorative participation medals to all entrants. Team Trophies: Top 10 (6 & under, 8 & under, 10 & under, 12 & under, 14 & under) or Top 5 (16 & under, 18 & under, 20 & under) based on section. Time control: G/90 d5 (except G/30 d5 for Ages 6 & under and Ages 8 & under) Schedule: Onsite Registration: Saturday & Sunday 7:30-8:15am. Rounds: Saturday 9am, 1pm, 5pm, and Sun 9am, 12:30pm. (Ages 6 & under and Ages 8 & under: Sunday 9:00am, 10:45am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm). Byes: Rd. 4&5 byes must be requested before Rd. 1. Entry Fees by 1/9: 1-day sections (Ages 6/8 & under): $48, 2-day sections (Ages 10/12/14/16/18/20 & under): $63, Add $5 (1/10-16), Add $10 (1/17-19), Add $25 (1/20-22), Add $40 (1/23 & onsite). A change fee equal to the late fee will apply for any changes, other than bye requests with less than one week before the tournament. Out of state entries 20% off (mail entry or email ask@bayareachess.com with USCF ID for online entry coupon code). Blitz: Onsite Registration: Sunday 5-5:15pm, Games 5:45-7:45pm. 2 sections (10 & under, 20 & under). Side Event Fees: Blitz $14. Onsite +$2. Side Event Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 indi- vidual players including ties and Top 3 teams including ties in each section. Jan 2016 Supplement & TD discretion to place players accurately. Commemorative T-shirts: $16 pre-order, $20 onsite. Chief Organizer: J. Sztaray. Organizers/TDs: , T. Langland , R. Koepcke, J. McCumiskey, S. Mason. Sponsored by CalChess and Bay Area Chess. More info & flyer: BayAreaChess.com/usjr. Register online at BayArea Chess.com/my/usjr. Mail entries to Bay Area Chess, 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Register early to save. Questions: ask@BayArea Chess.com, 408-409-6596. W.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 12-14 OR 13-14, FLORIDA 2016 U.S. AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP SOUTH 5SS, G/120 d5 (2-day Option Rd. 1 G/60 d5). Ramada Westshore Tampa Airport, 1200 North Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607. 4-player teams (with one optional alternate). Two sections (each paired separately & with their own prizes). Team average (4 highest ratings - January Sup- plement) must be under 2200 for Open section & under 1500 for U1500 section. Winning team in Open section qualifies for National playoff online. EF: per player: $49 by 2/5, $58 later. SPECIAL EF: Team (one entry must be made for all players) $180 by 2/5, $210 later (any team changes $10). Teams from outside Florida will receive $25 off team entry fee. Scholastic teams receive $10 off team entry fee. PRIZES: Top 1-3rd place teams & Top Boards 1-4 in each section; Top teams: Open section: U2000 & U1800; U1500 section: Top U1300 & U1100. Also in Open section: Top Senior team (all 50 & above as of 2/12), Top College team (same school), Top High School team (same school). Also in U1500 section: Top Female team, Top Middle School team (same school, grades 6-8), Top Elementary School team (same school). Schedule: 3-day: 1st Rd. Fri. 7:30, 2-Day 1st Rd. Sat. 10; Rds. 2-5 Sat. 1:30, 6:45, Sun. 9:30, 2:45. Blitz Tourn.: G/5 d0, Sunday at 8:00 p.m.; EF $15 for those in main event, $25 for all others. HR: $99 until cut-off date, 813-282-3636, ext. 0. Free parking, Internet, refrigerator & Free Airport shuttle. Ent: Boca Raton Chess Club, 2385 Executive Ctr. Dr., Ste. 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Online entry & add’l info: www.bocachess.com, 561-479- 0351.


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FEB. 13-15 OR 14-15, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN 32ND ANNUAL U.S. AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP WEST Scholastic on Feb. 13 only, Blitz on Feb. 15 only. Santa Clara Con- vention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy. Free Parking! Teams: Four-player teams plus optional alternate, average rating of four highest must be under 2200, difference between ratings of board 3 & 4 must be less than 1000. January 2016 Supplement, CCA min, & TD discretion used to place players accurately. Main Event Prizes:Special 4 com- memorative clocks (trophy for the reserve) and team trophy to the team for Top 3 overall teams, top team u2000, u1800, u1600, u1400, and u1200. Trophies to all players of the top “industry” team (currently at the same company), top “female” team, top “college” team (students/alumni of a college), top “high school” team (students/alumni of a 7-12 school), top “elementary school” team (students/alumni of a K-6 school), top “club” team, and top “family” team (related by blood or marriage within 3 generations). Clocks to top scorer on each board (1- 4), trophy to top reserve as well as second and third scorers on each board (1-4). Gift certificates for best 3 team names. Main Event EF: $243/team or $63/player by 2/8. 2/9-11: $10 extra per player or team. Onsite or after 2/11: $20 extra per player ($80 extra per team). 3-day Sched: Onsite Registration at Sat 9:30-10:30a, Round Times at Sat & Sun 11:30a 5:30p, Mon 10a 3:30p. Time Control: 40/120 SD/30 d5. 2- day Sched: Onsite Registration at Sun 8:30-9a, Round Times at Sun 10a 12:30p 2:50p 5:30p, Mon 10a 3:30p. Time Control: G/61 d5 in Rounds 1-3, 40/120 SD/30 d5 in Rounds 4-6 (merge in Round 4 with 3-day sched- ule). Info/flyer: www.BayAreaChess.com/usatw. Scholastic Event Prizes: Trophies to each player in Top 3 teams overall, Top u800 team, u600 team, u400 team, and u200 team. Trophies to top “female” team, top “academic” team, and top “club” team. Trophies to top two scorers on each board (1-4). Commemorative medals to all participants. Scholastic Event EF: $149/team or $39/player by 2/8. 2/9-11: $10 extra per player or team. Onsite or after 2/11: $20 extra per player ($80 extra per team). Discount: $10/player ($40/team) if registering for 2-day schedule and


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Effective with TLAs submitted after November 10, 2010, the following additional rules apply to Grand Prix tournaments: 1) The guaranteed first prize must be at least $150. 2) No more than one prize under $100 may count towards the Grand Prix point total. 3) Prizes below the maximum entry fee do not count towards the Grand Prix point total. Also include full time control noting increment or time delay even if delay is zero (d0).


US Chess Junior Grand Prix: A Junior Grand Prix event must have four or more rounds with a time control greater than 65 min. Please see: www.uschess.org/data page/JGP-Rules.php for complete Rules.


SUBMISSIONS: E-mail your tla to: tla@uschess.org (Joan DuBois). For tla deadline schedule, formatting help and Grand Prix information check www.uschess.org/go/tlainfo and “Advertising” at uschess.org. Payment can be done online through the TD/Affiliate area or sent to: US Chess, TLA Dept., PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557.


scholastic event. Sched: Onsite Registration: Sat 8:30-9a | Games at Sat 10a 11:30a 1p 2:30p 4:15p. Info/flyer: www.BayAreaChess.com/ usatws. Blitz Event: Registration Mon 7-8pm, Rounds 8:30-10:30pm. EF: $14, $16 onsite. 75% of entry fees returned as prizes. Contact: Organized by Judit Sztaray. Directed by Tom Langland, John McCumiskey, Jordan Langland, and others. Sponsored by Bay Area Chess. Online entry at www.BayAreaChess.com/my/usatw or mail to Bay Area Chess, 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. For questions or help in forming teams email ask@BayAreaChess.com. W.


A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 13-15, NEW JERSEY WORLD AMATEUR TEAM & U.S. TEAM EAST CELEBRATE JAZZ AND CHESS. 6SS, 40/2, SD/1 d5. Parsippany Hilton, 1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany, NJ 07054. Chess Rate valid until 1/16. Reserve early 973-267-7373 or 1- 800-HILTONS. Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. Open to 4- player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings—2016 January Rating list) must be under 2200. EF: $160 postmarked by 2/5/16. ALL-$200 after or at door.— all teams, any changes at site $25 charge. FREE ENTRY TEAMS from West Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina. Check out official website www.njscf.org. Prizes: 1-5th Place teams, plaque and 4 digital clocks; Top Team (Denis Barry Award) U2100, 2000, 1900, 1800, 1700, 1600, 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1000 each plaque and 4 Digital Clocks; Top college team (same school) 4 Digital Clocks & plaque; Top HS team (grades 9-12 same school), Top Middle School (grades 5-9 same school), Top Elementary School (grades K-6 same school), Top 2 Scholastic Teams (mixed schools okay) (Collins Award), Mixed Doubles (2 males, 2 females-no alternates), Seniors (all players over age 50), Military, each plaque & 4 Digital Clocks to top team; Company Team (same employer), Family (4 family members), State teams—CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY (Benjamin Award), PA, VA, NC, RI each plaque top team; Special Plaque: Top Future team, (all players under age 10), Top Military Col- lege, Top Parent/Child (2 pairs, one parent, one child), Best Player 1-4 and top alternate, All 6-0 scores each Digital clock. Biggest Individual upset each round Engraved Cross pen; Entry fee refunded to team with Best “Chess related” name, Sunday night— Best “Chess Related cos- tumes or gimmick”—1st-gourmet dinner for four. 2nd—Gourmet dinner for 4. Reg.: 9-12. Sat 2/13: Rds. 1-7:30, 11-6, 9-3:30. Special Events!! Surprises and special give-aways each round. Sunday night—Bug- house $20 per team. Cash prizes. HR: Parsippany Hilton NEWLY RENOVATED! NEW LIGHTS! HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING! Chess rates expire 1/16/2016. Rates $119 (single double) $121 (Triple , Quad) 2nd hotel attached to Hilton $126 per night (single-double) $128 (triple, Quad)-Hampton Inn—-includes breakfast each day. For help forming teams and more information contact: noreen@deanofchess.com. Chks payable to NJSCF, mail by 2/05 to: E.Steven Doyle, 17 Stonehenge Rd., Morristown, NJ 07960. (Include Team name, Captain, players full names, USCF Expiration, ID numbers and ratings in board order). No team can include more than two GM’s. Include SASE for confirmation if wanted, No registered or certified mail accepted. W.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 19-21, ILLINOIS 2016 U.S. AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP NORTH Open: 5SS, G/90+30/increment, 2-day: rd.1-2 G/60 d5. Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173. 847-605-1234 $89.00 chess rate single-double-triple-quad until 2/5/15, Free WiFI included with Room! Please reserve early. Open to 4 player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings - January Rating List) must be under 2200. EF: 3-day $160, per team if received USPS or on-line 6 PM by February 5th, $180 if received USPS or on-line 6 PM by Feb. 14th, $200 on-line until Feb. 19th 6 PM and at door. Indi- viduals wishing to play, send $50 and request to be put on a team by USPS and on-line by 2/14 6 PM, $60 thereafter. Team changes on site or after 2/19 6 PM $20. Check out official website www.chess- weekend.com for more info and complete prize list. Prizes: Awards to top two teams, top teams with average rating u1900, u1600, and u1300. Winning team qualifies for national play-offs. Awards for Best Team Name, best team composed of juniors (high school and younger), Top College team, Top HS team, Top Senior team (50 and over),Best Coach and Students team, Best costume. Prizes to top score on each board. Prizes are players choice of a selected clock or equivalent book store credit. Event will be FIDE rated. Rounds: 3-day: on-site registra- tion/check-in 5:30-6:30pm, rds.: 7pm, 10:00am & 4:00pm, 10:00am & 3:30pm. 2-day: on-site registration/check-in from 8:00-9:30am, rds. 10:00am & 1:00pm then merge with 3-day. Midwest Blitz Championship


on Saturday night, $25 by 2/13 USPS or on-line, $30 at site. First round 8 PM, 2 games with each opponent, 5 rounds, see www.chessweekend. com for details. All: Checks made payable to and sent to: ChessWeekend, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. Please include Team’s name and roster (plus ID#), captain’s email and phone number, and desired sched- ule. Info:www.chessweekend.com, 815-955-4793 before 8 PM. ChessIQ will provide Sets-Boards-Clocks.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 1-3, GEORGIA 2016 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (K-12) CHAMPIONSHIP 7SS, G/120 d5. Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303. Hotel Chess Rate $125. Guest rooms may be booked, NLT 3/9/2016 by calling (404) 577-1234 or (888) 421-1442, mention “US Chess.” 6 Sections: K-12 Championship, K-12 U1900, K-12 U1600, K-12 U1200, K-12 U800 and K-12 Unrated. March Rating Supplement will be used. One1/2-point bye available (limit one) any round (except Round 7) if requested prior to the start of Rd. 1. Team score = total of top four (minimum two) finishers from each school per section. K-12 Championship first place individual and team, including ties, will be the National High School Champion. Schedule: Opening ceremony Fri. 12:45 pm. Rds.: Fri. 1 pm and 7 pm, Sat. 9 am, 2 pm and 7 pm, Sun. 9 am-2 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun., approx. 7 pm. EF: $50/participant postmarked or online by 2/29, $70 postmarked or online by 3/21, $85 online by 3/30, $90 on site; $5.00 extra for all phone registrations; $20 fee for roster or section changes after 3/21 or any onsite changes. Onsite registration Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM & Fri. 8 AM -11 AM. Players who register or change sections after 11 am on Friday will receive a 1/2-point bye for Rd. 1. Players must disclose any other, non-USCF, over-the-board (OTB) ratings. Awards: Trophies to top individuals & top teams in each section. Every player receives a commemorative item! Full list of trophies on tournament Info Page. Side Events: Bughouse: Thurs. 11 am, Reg. onsite only Thurs. 9 - 10 am, $25/team. Blitz Section: K-12, Thurs. 5 pm, Reg. onsite until 4 pm. Blitz EF: $15 by 3/21, $20 after or at site. Class trophies will be awarded in main event and in Blitz. Full list of trophies on tournament Info Page. Team Rooms are limited. Contact Susan Kantor at 931.787.1234 ext. 136 or by email: skantor@uschess.org. Questions: Susan Kantor at 931.787.1234 ext. 136. Entries: US Chess Federation, Attn.: 2016 HS Championship, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or online at www.uschess.org/tournaments/2016/hs/. See web site for additional information about the event, advance entries, awards, meetings, updates, corrections, and registration forms.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 15-17, INDIANA 2016 NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (K-9) CHAMPIONSHIP 7SS, G/120 d5. Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 East 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219. Hotel Chess Rate $119. Guest rooms may be booked, NLT 3/18/2016 by calling (800) 228-9290 or (317) 352-1231, mention “US Chess.” 6 Sections: K-9 Championship, K-9 U1250, K-9 Unrated, K-8 Championship, K-8 U1000 and K-8 U750. April Rating Supplement will be used. One1/2-point bye available (limit one) any round (except Round 7) if requested prior to the start of Rd. 1. Team score = total of top four (minimum two) finishers from each school per section. K-9 Championship first place individual and team, including ties, will be the National Junior High School Champion. Schedule: Opening ceremony Fri. 12:30 pm. Rds.: Fri. 1 pm and 7 pm, Sat. 9 am, 2 pm and 7 pm, Sun. 9 am-2 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun., approx. 7 pm. EF: $50/participant postmarked or online by 3/21, $70 postmarked or online by 4/4, $85 online by 4/13, $90 on site; $5.00 extra for all phone registrations; $20 fee for roster or section changes after 4/4 or any onsite changes. Onsite registration Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM & Fri. 8 AM -11 AM. Players who register or change sections after 11 am on Friday will receive a 1/2-point bye for Rd. 1. Players must disclose any other, non-USCF, over-the-board (OTB) ratings. Awards: Trophies to top individuals & top teams in each section. Every player receives a commemorative item! Full list of trophies on tournament Info Page. Side Events: Bughouse: Thurs. 11 am, Reg. onsite only Thurs. 9 -10 am, $25/team. Blitz Section: K-9, Thurs. 5 pm, Reg. onsite until 4 pm. Blitz EF: $15 by 4/4, $20 after or at site. Class trophies will be awarded in main event and in Blitz. Full list of trophies on tournament Info Page. Team Rooms are limited. Contact Susan Kantor at 931.787.1234 ext. 136 or by email: skantor@uschess.org. Questions: Susan Kantor at 931.787.1234 ext. 136. Entries: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn.: 2016 JHS Championship, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or online at www.uschess.org/tournaments/2016/jhs/. See web site for additional information about the event, advance entries, awards, meetings, updates, corrections, and registration forms.


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