Tournament Life / January


APR. 22-24, ILLINOIS 2016 ALL-GIRLS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY THE KASPAROV CHESS FOUNDATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE RENAISSANCE KNIGHTS CHESS FOUNDATION & US CHESS First place winners of each section will qualify to represent the USA at the 2016 World Youth/Cadets Championships. 6SS, G/90 d5. Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago, IL 60616, (free Wi-Fi). 6 Sections: Under 8, Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, Under 16 & Under 18. Age as of 1/1/2016. EF: $55 mail/online by 3/28, $75 by 4/11, $95 after. Do not mail after 4/15. $20 fee for roster or section changes after April 15. $10 fee for refunds. Opening Ceremony: 2:30pm, Friday. Rounds: Rd. 1 – 3:00pm Fri; Rounds 2-4 – Sat 10am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm; Rounds 5-6 – Sun 9am & pm. Awards Ceremony: Sun. 5pm. Trophies top 15 individual players and top 4 teams in the Under 8, 10, 12 & 14 Sections; top 8 individual players and top 3 teams in the Under 16 & 18 Sections. (top 3 players added for team scores). Bye: One 1/2-pt bye available, any round, if requested before end of Rd. 2 and if player has not received a full-point bye. Side Events: Bughouse Tournament – Fri. 11:00 am, EF $30/team. Blitz Tournament – Fri. 7pm, G/5 d0, EF $20 by 4/11, $25 after or on site. HR: single - quad $149 Reservations: (888) 421-1442. Reserve early rate may increase. Entries: online/info at: www.rknights.org/registra- tion/tournaments/all-girls-nationals/ or mail to RKnights, Attn: All-Girls, PO Box 1074, Northbrook, IL 60065, include name, section, rating, USCF ID#, date of birth, grade, school name city & state.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 6-8, TENNESSEE 2016 NATIONAL ELEMENTARY (K-6) CHAMPIONSHIP 7SS, G/120 d5 (K-1 G/90 d5). Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr., Nashville, TN 37214. Hotel Chess Rate $148. Guest rooms may be booked, NLT 4/11/2016 by calling (888) 777-6779 or (615) 889-1000, mention “US Chess.” 9 Sections: K-6 Championship, K-6 U1000, K-6 Unrated, K-5 Championship, K-5 U900, K-3 Championship, K-3 U800, K-3 Unrated, K-1 Championship. 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-6 Championship first place individual and team, including ties, will be the National Elementary 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. Special Schedule for K-1 Rounds: Fri. 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm, Sat. 9:30 am, 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm, Sun. 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun., approx. 5:30 pm. EF: $50/participant postmarked or online by 4/4, $70 postmarked or online by 4/25, $85 online by 5/4, $90 on site; $5.00 extra for all phone registrations; $20 fee for roster or section changes after 4/25 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 tour- nament Info Page. Side Events: Bughouse: Thurs. 11 am, Reg. onsite only Thurs. 9 -10 am, $25/team. Blitz Sections: K-6 and K-3, Thurs. 5 pm, Reg. onsite until 4 pm. Blitz EF: $15 by 4/25, $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 Elem Championship, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or online at www.uschess.org/tournaments/2016/elem/. See web site for additional information about the event, advance entries, awards, meetings, updates, corrections, and registration forms.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAY 28-30, ARIZONA 2016 U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP WEST Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704, 1-800-325-7832. SECTIONS: Championship (U2200), Reserve (U1600), Booster (U1200), SCHEDULE: (Championship & Reserve) 6/SS; 40/90, G/30, Inc/30; Rds.: 10-4, 10-4, 9-3. (Booster) 6/SS, Game/60, Inc/30; Rds.: (Sat) 10-1:30-5, (Sun) 10-1:30-5 PRIZES: (Championship) Digital Clock + plaque to Top 3; Digital clock to 1st + Plaque to Top 2 1800-1999, 1600-1799, and U1600; Plaque to top Senior 50+, Junior U20 and Junior U14. (Reserve) Digital clock + plaque to Top 3, Digital clock to 1st + Plaque to Top 2 1200-1399 and U1200; Plaque to top Senior 50+ and Junior U14. (Booster) Digital clock + trophy to 1st; Trophy to 2nd - 5th, Top Unrated and Junior U11. SPECIAL PRIZES: 1st Place in Championship and Reserve will receive a FREE ENTRY to the 2016 National Open. Top 2 Family Pairs in combined sections. Biggest Upset of each round (Rds. 1-5). EF: (Championship & Reserve) $60 if rec’d by 5/25, $70 if after 5/25. (Booster) $40 if rec’d by 5/25, $50 if after 5/25. SIDE EVENTS: Blitz tournament Friday 5/22 at 6:00pm, Reg. 5:00 - 5:45 at site, G/5 d0, 5 Rounds, Double SS; Entry Fee: $10 ($15 to non-tournament players); Saturday Scholastic tournament (K-6 and U1000 rating), Sat- urday 5/28 at 10:00am, Reg: 8:30 - 9:30, GAME/40 d5; 4 rounds, Entry fee $15; Sunday Scholastic tournament (K-6 and U1000 rating), Sunday 5/29 at 10:00am, Reg: 8:30 - 9:30, GAME/40 d5; 4 rounds, Entry fee $15; Quick tournament Monday 5/30 at noon, Reg: 10:30 - 11:30, GAME/10 d2; 5 rounds, Entry Fee: $10 ($15 to non-tournament players). ENTER: www.events 4chess.com or mail to (make checks payable to “Rookery Chess”): 2016 US Amateur West, PMB 215, 4729 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718 or at site. HR: 1-800-325-7832, $99 (2 Queen), $139 (jr. suite), or $179 (casita), mention “Amateur West”. INFO: Karen Pennock, 520- 261-3176, email: kpennock_83@yahoo.com. W.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 22-23, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 2016 U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN 5SS, G/90 +30. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., 89109. $$2,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund. $500-300-200, U2000 $200, U1800 $200, U1600 $200, U1400 $200, U1200 $200. EF: $50 by 6/3, $70


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later. REG.: 9-9:30 a.m. RDS.: 10-2:30-7, 10-2:30. 1/2 point bye available in any round (limit 1). HR $69 ($89 Friday and Saturday nights). (800) 732- 7117 – be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. This event kicks off the LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL on Wednesday before the National Open. ENT Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or www.VegasChessFestival .com. FIDE.


An American Classic! A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) 2016 NATIONAL OPEN 6-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30 (2-day rounds 1-3 and unrated G/40 +5). Westgate Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas 89109. $100,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund will not be reduced! In 8 sections, top 2 FIDE rated. Open: $8,000-4,000-2,000-1,000-600-500-400-300-300-300, top under 2500 $2,500, top under 2400 $2,400, EXTRA $2,500 for perfect score. The winner of the Open section also receives a replica of the Edmondson Cup. Under 2300: $6,000-3,000-1,500-750-400-350-300- 250-250-250. Under 2100: $6,000-3,000-1,500-750-400-350-300-250- 250-250. Under 1900: $5,000-2500-1250-600-350-300-250-250-250-250. Under 1700: $4,000-2,000-1,000-500-300-250-250-250-250-250. Under 1500: 3000-1500-700-350-300-250-250-250-250-250. Under 1300: $2000- 1,000-500-300-250-250-250, top under 1000 (no provisional) $900. Unrated or Provisional Under 1000: 3 schedules with 6 rounds per day $200-125-75 each day plus $300 overall (best 2 results). Plus Score Bonus ($12,000 guaranteed) in addition to any other prizes, every player with 3-1/2 points or more wins a $50 gift certificate. Plus score certificates will be awarded on site only. Players age 14 and under are eligible for best game prizes including the Freddie Award and $400 in cash prizes (donated by Fred Gruenberg). Mixed Doubles: best male/female com- bined 2-player team score: $1,500-750-350-250-150. Teammates may play in different sections but must have average rating below 2200. The Freddie: Players age 14 and under are eligible for best game prizes including the Freddie Award and $400 in cash prizes (donated by Fred Gruenberg). Unrated players may play only in Unrated or Open Section. Provisionally rated players may not win more than 40% of top prize in any under section; balance goes to next player(s) in line. CCA minimum ratings or other ratings may be used if higher than US Chess June Sup- plement. EF: $199 by 1/31, $225 by 6/3, $250 by 6/22, $280 later. $40 less for seniors 65 and over. $125 less for players in only 1 unrated schedule, $60 less for 2 schedules. Add $125 for adults rated under 2200 or juniors under 2100 playing in the Open Section. Reg 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday. Rds.: 11-5:30, 10-4:30, 10-4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg.: 8:30-9 a.m. Saturday. Rds.: 10-12-2 then merge with 3-day in round 4 at 4:30. Half point byes available in any round; round 5 or 6 byes must be requested before the start of round 2 and may not be cancelled. Chess sets and boards provided for tournament play only, not for skittles. Please bring digital chess clocks! The LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL features the National Open, the U.S Game/10 Championship, the U.S. Women’s Open, the International Youth Championship, and other events. Many free extras and surprises! Free parking. Free raffles with great prizes. Free GM Lectures. Free GM analysis of your games. Free Daily Bulletins and free commemorative DVD mailed to all participants. Grandmaster Simuls and Chess Camp for all ages on Thursday. U.S. Women’s OpenWednesday and Thursday. Walter Browne Memorial Blitz Thursday 7:30 p.m. U.S. Game/10 Championship Monday morning. Youth Tournaments Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Blitz Tournaments Saturday & Sunday. Poker Tournament Thursday afternoon. Don’t be shut out — make your reservations early and be sure to ask for the CHESS rates—$69 single or double ($89 Friday and Saturday nights) guarantees a premium room with new furniture, refrigerator, flat screen TV and more. The optional resort package including access to the Fitness Center, free WI-FI, and more is substantially discounted for our group. Cutoff for special hotel rate is June 3rd. (800) 732-7117 or www.VegasChessFestival.com/hotel. ENT Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925, on line at www.VegasChessFestival.com. Info: (702) 930-9550 and leave a message. FIDE.


JUNE 27, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) 2016 U.S. GAME/10 CHAMPIONSHIP (QC) 8SS, G/10 +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Road, 89109. $7,500 Prize Fund based on 100 paid entries, $5,000 Guaranteed. $1800-900-600, U2400 575, U2250 550, U2100 525, U1950 500, U1800 475, U1650 450, U1500 425, U1250 400, U1000 300. Must be 3 players eligible for each prize awarded. EF: $69 by 6/3, $79 by 6/22, $100 later. REG.: 8:30-9 a.m. Rd. 1 at 10 a.m. — finish by 2:30 p.m. Higher of regular or quick rating used. 1/2 point bye available in any round (limit 2). HR: $69 single or double ($89 Friday and Saturday nights). (800) 732-7117 – be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or www.VegasChessFestival.com. FIDE.


Grand Prix


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 8-10 OR 9-10, MASSACHUSETTS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) 4TH ANNUAL BOSTON CHESS CONGRESS 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Hyatt Boston Harbor, 101 Harborside Dr., Boston, MA 02128. Free parking, free airport shuttle. Prizes $12,000 based on 220 paid entries (U1300 & re-entries count 60%), minimum $8000 (2/3 each prize) guaranteed. In 6 sections. Premier: Open to 1900/over. $1200-600-400, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top U2300 $500-250. Under 2100: $1000-500-300. Under 1900: $1000-500-300. Under 1700: $900-500-300. Under 1500: $800-400-300. Under 1300: $400-200-150. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1300, $400 U1500 or $600 U1700. Top 5 sections EF: $87 online at


chessaction.com by 1/6, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 1/4, 3-day $93, 2-day $92 if check mailed by 12/29, $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. GMs free; $80 from prize. Under 1300 Section EF: All $40 less than above. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) by 2 pm 1/9. All: Online EF $5 less to MACA members; may join/renew at masschess.org. Re-entry $50, not available in Premier. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com by 12/31, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Online after 12/31, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm. Rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am. Rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Half point byes available all rounds, limit 2 byes, Premier must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $99-99, 617-568-1234, request chess rate, reserve by 12/25 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at www.chesstour .com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat. 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 15-17 OR 16-17, GEORGIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 GT MLK CHAMPIONSHIP 6-SS. 3day: Fri 6, Sat: 11, 3:30, 7 G/90 d/5. 2day: Saturday: 10, 1 G/60 d5 3:30, 7 G/90 d5. Rds. 5&6 Sunday: 11, 4:30, G/90 inc 30.(3Day merges with 2Day with Rd. 3 at 3:30.) Championship: (Perfect Score $100 sponsored by KidChess) $1000-600-300-100 U2100: $400,200. U1900: $700-400-200-100. U1600: $500-300-150-75. U1300: 300,150-75-50. Unrated:Max earning $300. EF-$75 All sections but U1300, U1300-$50. Register online + More Info at www.gtchess.com/. 3Georgia Tech Student Center, 50 Ferst Drive, NW, Atlanta, GA 30332.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 15-18 OR 16-18, MARYLAND TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 CHESAPEAKE OPEN 7SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30” incr, (Rnd. 1 G/90 +30” incr) (3-day schedule: rds. 1-2 G/45+30”incr); U1300 & U1000 G/120 d/5 (rds. 1&2 G/60 d5)(U1300 4-day schedule all rds. G/120 d/5)(U1000 2-day schedule, rds. 1-4 G/30 d/5). Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. $$Based on score. 7 sections: Championship (min. rating of 2000) FIDE: 7.0 =$2200, 6.5 =$1600, 6.0=$1100, 5.5=$700, 5.0=$350, 4.5=$125, 4.0=$50 [min $1500 payout, top score group raised if less than $1500]. U2200 FIDE: 7.0 =$2100, 6.5 =$1400, 6.0=$1000, 5.5=$600, 5.0=$300, 4.5=$100, 4.0=$30. U2000: 7.0 =$2000, 6.5 =$1300, 6.0=$800, 5.5=$500, 5.0=$275, 4.5=$100. U1800: 7.0= $2000, 6.5 = $1200, 6.0= $750, 5.5= $450, 5.0=$225, 4.5=$100. U1600: 7.0= $1800, 6.5= $1000, 6.0= $600, 5.5= $400, 5.0=$200, 4.5=$80. U1300: 7.0= $1200, 6.5= $700, 6.0= $350, 5.5= $225, 5.0=$120, 4.5=$50. U1000: 7.0=$1000, 6.5=$700, 6.0=$350, 5.5=$200, 5.0=$110, 4.5=$50. Additional prizes to clear 1st place, if no 7.0 in section (added to score prize) - Championship: $400; U2200 $300, U2000 $250, U1800 & U1600: $200; U1300 $150, U1000 $100. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1000, $200 U1300, or $400 in U1600. Boards and pieces provided. Clocks provided in the Cham- pionship – U1800 sections. Optionally, pairings can be texted to your phone. Free Monday morning continental breakfast for players. Free parking for day guests. EF: $109 by 12/30, $114 by 1/12, and $119 online only by 1/14, $130 at the door. Special EFs: $35 less for U1300 & U1000; GMs free, $50 deducted from prize; IMs $45 less, $20 deducted from prize. HR: $89, ($5 EF discount if staying at hotel). Rooms may not be avail after 12/30. 4-day schedule (Champ-U1600): Reg. ends Fri 7pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 9:30 & 3:30. 3-day schedule (Champ-U1600): Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 2:15 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 9:30 & 3:30. U1300 4-day schedule Reg. ends Fri 7 pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 4:00, Sun 11 & 4, Mon 9:30 & 1:30. U1300 & U1000 3-day schedule Reg. ends Sat 10am rds 11, 1:15 & 4:00, Sun 11 & 4:00, Mon 9:30 & 1:30. U1000 2-day schedule: reg ends Sun 10am rds. Sun 11, 12:15, 1:30, 2:45, 4:00, Mon 9:30 & 1:30. Ent: Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. Detailed rules, more information and registration at website: www.thechesapeakeopen.com.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix!


JAN. 15-18, 16-18 OR 17-18, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 7TH ANNUAL GOLDEN STATE OPEN 7SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option except in Open Section, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Crowne Plaza Hotel, 45 John Glenn Dr., Concord, CA 94520 (free BART shuttle often available). Free parking. $25,000 prize fund unconditionally guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open, open to all. $3000-1500-800-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100, top U2300/Unr $1000-500. FIDE. Under 2200: $1500-800-400- 300-200. Under 2000: $1500-800-400-300-200. Under 1800: $1500-800-400-300-200. Under 1600: $1300-700-400-300-200. Under 1400: $900-450-300-200-100. Under 1200: $500-250-150-100-50. Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) may enter any section, with maximum prize U1200 $200, U1400 $350, U1600 $500, U1800 $700, U2000 $900. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000-500-300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 5 sections EF: $133 online at chessaction.com by 1/13, $140 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 1/11 (entry only, no questions), 4-day $139, 3-day $138, 2-day $137 mailed by 1/6, all $150 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs free; $120 deducted from prize. U1400 Section EF: $40 less than top 5 sections entry fee. U1200 Section EF: $80 less than top 5 sections entry fee. All: Special 1 yr USCF dues


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