See previous issue for TLAs appearing January 1-14


at chessaction.com by 3/21, $227 by 5/24, $250 at site, or online until 5 pm 5/26. Mailed by 3/21 $215, mailed by 5/13 $235. Phoned to 406- 896-2038 by 3/21 $215, by 5/23 $235. US players not rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE: $100 more. U2300 to U1300 Sections EF: $207 online at chessaction.com by 3/21, $227 by 5/25, $215 phoned to 406- 896-2038 by 3/21, $235 phoned by 5/23 (entry only, no questions), 4-day $214, 3-day $213, 2-day $212 mailed by 3/21, all $20 more mailed by 5/13. All $250 online until 2 hours before game or at site until 1 hour before game. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Do not mail entry after 5/13. EF $100 less to seniors age 65/over, except in U1000 Section. Under 1000 Section EF: $57 online at chessaction.com by 5/25, $65 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 5/23 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $63, 2-day $62 mailed by 5/13, all $80 online until 2 hours before game or at site until 1 hour before game. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online or mailed EF $5 less to ICA members; join at il-chess.org. An ICA Tour Event. Special 1 yr US Chess dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Open to Open. 5-day schedule (Open only): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 4-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, Rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 3-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): Reg. ends Sat 10 am, Rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 2-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): Reg. ends Sun 9 am, Rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 3-day U1000 schedule: Reg. ends Sat 1 pm, Rds. Sat 2 & 6, Sun 10, 2 & 6, Mon 10 & 2. 2-day U1000 schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 9 am, Rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Sun 10 & 2. 4-day, 3-day & 2-day schedules merge & compete for same prizes. Byes: OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds.), Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. Hotel rates: $107-107-107- 107, 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 5/12 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: See www.chesstour. com/foreignratings.htm. US player ratings: May official ratings used; FIDE ratings used for Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: 1) Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. See also chesstour.com/devices.htm. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.


JUNE 22-23, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 2016 U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN See Nationals.


JUNE 23, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) WALTER BROWNE MEMORIAL NATIONAL OPEN BLITZ CHAM- PIONSHIP (BLZ) 7 D-SS (14 games), G/3 +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Road, 89109. $5,000 Guaranteed Prize fund! Open: $1000- 500-300. U2400 300, U2300 275, U2200 250, U2100 225, U2000 200. Reserve (U1900): $500-300-150, U1700 250, U1600 200, U1500 175, U1400 150, U1200 125, U1000 100. Open section FIDE blitz rated. Must be 3 players eligible for each prize awarded. Unrated eligible for under prizes in open section only. EF: $40 by 6/3, $60 later. REG.: by 6:00 p.m. Rd. 1 at 7 p.m. www.VegasChessFestival.com.


JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) 2016 NATIONAL OPEN See Nationals.


JUNE 27, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) 2016 U.S. GAME/10 CHAMPIONSHIP (QC) See Nationals.


An American Classic! A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, PENNSYLVANIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) 44TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN 9SS at luxurious Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, directly across the street from the world famous Reading Terminal Market with over 100 food vendors. In 9 sections. $225,000 guaranteed prizes. Unrated may enter only Open, U2200, U2000, or Unrated Sections. Free analysis of your games by GM Sam Palatnik 6/30-7/4, free GM lectures 9 am 7/2 & 7/3. Open Section, June 30-July 4 only: 40/2, SD/30 d10. Under 2200 to Under 1200 Sections, June 30-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4: 40/2, SD/30 d10 (4-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 3-day option, rds. 1-5 G/35 d10). Under 900 Section & Unrated Section, July 2-4 only: G/60 d10, play separate schedule. Open: $20000-10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-700-600-500, clear winner bonus $500, top FIDE 2300-2449 $5000-2500-1500, top FIDE 2200-2299 $5000-2500-1500. Top FIDE U2200/Unr $5000-2500-1500. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 10 pm 7/4 for title & bonus prize. GM & IM norms possible. FIDE rated. Under 2200/Unr: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated limit $2000. Under 2000/Unr: $12000-6000-3000- 1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1900 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated limit $1000. Under 1800: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500- 400-400, top U1700 $2000-1000. Under 1600: $10000-5000-2500-1300- 900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1500 $2000-1000. Under 1400: $8000- 4000-2000-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1300 $1600-800. Under 1200: $4000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400-400-300-300, top U1000 $1000- 500. Under 900: $600-400-300-200- 100, plaques to top 10. Unrated: $600-400-300-200-100, plaques to top 10. Prize limits: 1) If any post- event rating posted 6/26/15-6/26/16 was more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $2000. 2) Players with under 26 lifetime


games rated as of 7/16 official list cannot win over $1000 in U1200, $2000 U1400, $3000 U1600 through U2000. Games rated too late for 7/16 official list not counted toward 26 game total. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player “team” score: $3000-1500-700- 500-300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible; prize limits do not apply to mixed doubles. Entry fee for U2200 through U1400 sections, and Open Section if USCF or FIDE 2200/over: Online at chessaction.com: $308 by 4/15, $318 by 5/15, $328 by 6/27, $350 until 2 hours before first game. Phoned to 406-896-2038: $315 by 4/15, $325 by 5/15, $335 by 6/25. Mailed by 4/15: 5-day $315, 4-day $314, 3-day $313. Mailed by 5/15: 5-day $325, 4-day $324, 3-day $323. Mailed by 6/15: 5-day $335, 4-day $334, 3-day $333. Do not mail entry after 6/15. At site until 1 1/2 hours before first game: all $350; no checks, credit cards OK. GMs in Open: free; $200 deducted from prize. IMs & WGMs in Open: EF $100 less. Open Section EF $100 more if not rated 2200 or over by USCF or FIDE. Under 1200 Section EF: all $100 less than above. Seniors 65/up: all EF $100 less in U1400 or above sections. U900 Section or Unrated Section EF: $68 online at chessaction.com by 6/27, $73 mailed by 6/15 or phoned by 6/25, $80 at site until 1 hour before game or online until 2 hours before game. No checks at site; credit cards OK. Re-entry: $160, no re-entry from Open to Open. $20 fee for switching section after 6/29. Special 1 year USCF dueswith magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 5-day schedule: Thu 7 pm, Fri 11 am & 6 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 11 am & 6 pm, Mon 10 am & 4:30 pm. 4-day schedule: Fri 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Sat 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6 & 8:30, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. U900 Section, Unrated Section schedule: Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11, 2:30 & 6, Mon 10, 1:30 & 4:30. All schedulesmerge & compete for same prizes. Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd 5. Entries, re-entries close 1 1/2 hours before your first game. HR: $115-115-135, 215-625-2900, reserve early as chess block may sell out by early June. Parking: Marriott valet parking, about $20/day (60% off regular rate) for first 100 valet parking spaces sold. Park America, 25 S. 12th St. (12th & Clover), 1 block from Marriott, about $19/day each day, or $10 for 12 hrs Sat & Sun. Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St. (3/5 mile from Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton Hotel), about $5/day Sat & Sun, $18/day other days. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: See www.chess tour.com/for- eignratings.htm. US player ratings: Official July ratings used; June FIDE ratings used for Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. See also chesstour.com/devices. htm. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAt Chess.US. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Awards: Open through U1800 prizes & all plaques awarded 7/4, others mailed by 7/18. Bring set, board, clock if possi- ble- none supplied.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 5-10, PENNSYLVANIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) 10TH ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10, open to all. GM & IM norms possible, satisfies FIDE requirement that one GM norm be in an event with only one round per day for a minimum of 3 days. FIDE rated. Philadelphia Marriott Down- town, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia,PA 19107 (see World Open for rates & parking info). $$G 10,000: $3000-1500-1000-700-600-500-400-300- 200, top FIDE under 2300 or unrated $1200-600. Minimum prize guarantees: $700 to foreign GMs with FIDE ratings 2500/over, $500 to foreign GMs with with FIDE ratings under 2500, $300 to foreign IMs/WGMs (all must complete all 9 games with no byes; limited to first 5 foreign GMs & first 5 foreign IMs/WGMs to enter by 6/24 at chessaction.com). Minimum prize $300 to other GMs (including US) who complete all 9 games with no byes. Players who have forfeited without notice in past CCA Internationals are not eligible for minimum prizes. EF: GMs, IMs, WGMs $50 online at chessaction.com by 6/1, $75 online at chessaction.com by 6/28, $100 at site; $100 deducted from prize (no deduction from min- imum prize). Foreign FIDE rated players: $100 online at chessaction.com by 6/1, $125 online by 6/28, $150 at site. USA players FIDE rated 2200/up: $200 online by 6/1, $225 online by 6/28, $250 at site. Others: $300 online by 6/1, $325 online by 6/28, $350 at site. All: Phoned entry (406-896-2038) all $10 more; no phoned entry after 6/28. Mailed entry (Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803) all $10 more; do not mail entry after 6/15. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dueswith mag- azine: see World Open. Schedule: Late reg. ends Tue 5 pm, rds. Tue 6 pm, Wed 11 & 6, Thu 6, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 am. Two half point byes available (must commit before rd. 2); norm not possible if taking bye. HR: see World Open. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. Ent: chess action.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chess tour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Online entries posted instantly at chessaction.com. Invitations: GoAtChess.us. Use @ symbol instead of “At” in email addresses.


Regional ALABAMA


FEB. 19-21 OR 20-21, Georgian Peach Open (GA) See Grand Prix.


FEB. 27, Tom Nard Memorial II 4SS, Game/45 + 10 second increment per move. Round times: 9:30, 11:30, 2:30, 4:30. Location: Evangel Church, 3975 Vaughn Rd., Mont- gomery, AL. Three sections: OPEN (prizes b/20): 1st $250 (60% GTD),


2nd $150, U2000/unrated $100. U1800 (prizes b/20): 1st $225 (60% GTD), 2nd $125, U1500/unrated $100. U1200 (prizes b/20): 1st $200 (60% GTD), 2nd $125, U1000/unrated $100. EF: $30 by February 19, $35 thereafter. Registration: Send name, USCF ID, section, and EF (payable to “Evangel Church”) to Doug Strout, 6000 Camelot Ct., Mont- gomery, AL 36117 (email: dtstrout@bellsouth.net).


ARIZONA


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Tuesday Night Open 4 or 5 round, USCF rated tournament. ROUND TIMES: 7:00pm. One game every Tuesday of the month: Time Control: 40/120,SD/60 d5. PRIZES: 1st Place and Class Prizes based on number of entries. ENTRY FEE: $45. TO REGISTER: chessemporium.com, call 602-482-4867. SITE: 10801 N. 32nd St., Suite 6, Phoenix, AZ 85028.


JAN. 22-24 OR 23-24, Tucson Open and Scholastics See Grand Prix.


JAN. 23 AND/OR 24, 2016 U.S. Junior Chess Congress (CA-N) See Nationals.


FEB. 11-15, 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15, 7th annual Southwest Class Championships (TX) See Grand Prix.


MAR. 4-6 OR 5-6, 23rd annual Western Class Championships (CA-S)


See Grand Prix.


MAY 28-30, 2016 U.S. Amateur Championship West See Nationals.


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 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) See Nationals. ARKANSAS


FEB. 19-21 OR 20-21, Georgian Peach Open (GA) See Grand Prix.


CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN


JAN. 15-18, 16-18 OR 17-18, 7th annual Golden State Open See Grand Prix.


JAN. 17, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w + score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 1/15. Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


JAN. 17, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 1/15. Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


JAN. 23 AND/OR 24, 2016 U.S. Junior Chess Congress See Nationals.


JAN. 24, Cupertino DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Jan 16 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8- 8:45. Rds.: 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 48 Econ 33 w 1/2 prz. after 1/22 +15, playup +25, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 1/14. Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/ grandprix. W.


JAN. 29-31 OR 30-31, Bay Area Chess CM Azhar Memorial Championship


See Grand Prix.


JAN. 30, Bay Area KIPP Heartwood Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) KIPP Heartwood Academy, 1250 S. King Rd., San Jose, CA 95122. Trophies: Players w + score. Sched: Reqrd Check-in 9:30-10a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: 25, 40 after 1/28. Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


JAN. 31, Bay Area San Ramon Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. Trophies: Players w + score. Sched: Reqrd Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 1/29. Info:www.BayAreaChess.com/ signature. W.


JAN. 31, Bay Area San Ramon Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a- 1:30p. EF: 34, 42 after 1/29. Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


FEB. 7, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w +score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 2/5. Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


FEB. 7, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 2/5. Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


FEB. 7, Foster City LuperSwiss90 (3SS, G/90 d5) Courtyard Foster City, 550 Shell Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500- 1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Jan 16 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8-8:45. Rds.: 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 48, Econ 33 w 1/2 prz. after 2/4 +15, playup +25, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 1/27. Info: www.BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W.


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