See previous issue for TLAs appearing January 1-14
with 30 seconds increment. Manitou Springs City Hall, 606 Manitou Avenue. One open section. EF: $35 if rec’d by 3/9, $40 at site. $5 discount for juniors, seniors, unrateds. Additional $5 discount for Supporting Members of Colorado Springs Chess Club. Cash prizes per entries. Reg- ister: 8:30–9:30 AM. Rounds: 10 AM, 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM Saturday; 9 AM, 3 PM Sunday. Entries to: Richard Buchanan, 1 Sutherland Rd., Manitou Springs, CO 80829. Information: (719) 685 1984 or
buckpeace@pcisys.net. CSCA membership required: $15, juniors & seniors $10. OSA Colorado Tour Event.
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.
CONNECTICUT
JAN. 8-10 OR 9-10, 4th annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) See Grand Prix.
JAN. 9 OR 10 OR 9-10, Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the 50th Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championships - Since 1966, US Chess Longest-Running Scholastic! (NY)
See New York.
FEB. 6, 2016 Greater New Haven Winter Open! See Grand Prix.
FEB. 26-28 OR 27-28, George Washington Open (VA) See Grand Prix.
MAR. 5, 2016 Fairfield County Scholastic Championships! (K-8, K-12, K-1)
Parkway School, 141 Lower Cross Rd., Greenwich, CT. Sections K-8, K-12: 4-SS, G/45 d5; K-1: 5-SS, G/30 d5. Top 5 individual trophies all sections, Top 3 teams each section. EF: $40 online by 2/13. $60 thereafter or mail, onsite $100 9-9:30. Rd.1 10am then asap. More info and Register online:
www.edutechchess.com. Edutech, 343 Beach St., West Haven, CT 06516.
MAR. 6, 2016 Fairfield County Scholastic Championships! (K-3, K-6) Parkway School, 141 Lower Cross Rd., Greenwich, CT. Sections K-3, K-6, 5- SS, G/30 d5, Top 5 trophies all sections, Top 3 teams. Chess medals all entries. EF: $40 online by 2/13, $60 thereafter or mail, onsite $100 9-9:30. Rd.1 10am then asap. More info and Register online
www.edutechchess.com, or Edutech, 343 Beach St., West Haven, CT 06516 .
MAR. 12-13, 49th annual New York State Scholastic Champi- onships (out of state welcome) (NY)
See New York.
MAR. 23-27, 24-27, 25-27 OR 26-27, 10th annual Philadel- phia Open (PA) See Grand Prix.
APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, 25th annual Eastern Class Champi- onships (MA)
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.
DELAWARE JAN. 9 OR 10 OR 9-10, Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the 50th Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championships - Since 1966, US Chess Longest-Running Scholastic! (NY)
See New York.
FEB. 26-28 OR 27-28, George Washington Open (VA) See Grand Prix.
MAR. 23-27, 24-27, 25-27 OR 26-27, 10th annual Philadel- phia Open (PA) See Grand Prix.
JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 16-17, DC Junior Open U.S. Chess Center, 410 8th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004 Open to all in K-12. 4-SS. EF: $20 if by 1/9, $30 at door. 7 Sections, Open, Under 1400, Under 1000, Under Age 13 and rated Under 800, Under Age 13 and rated Under 600, Under Age 13 and rated Under 400 & Under Age 13 and rated Under 200. $100 prize for Open Champion. Trophies in all sections. Reg.: 12-12:45. Top Section: G/85 d5 (games eligible for US Chess Junior Grand Prix). Rds.: 1 - 4, 12:30 - 3:30 This section determines the DC Scholastic male and female Champions. Other 6 Sections TC: G/25 d5 with all games played on Saturday. Info: (202) 857-4922. Website:
www.chessctr.org/DCJunior.php.
FEB. 26-28 OR 27-28, George Washington Open (VA) See Grand Prix.
MAR. 12, DC Girls Open 4-SS, G/25 d5. US Chess Center, 410 8th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. EF: $20 if by 3/5, $30 at site. Open to any girl in K-12, not only from DC. $100 to first place in top section, trophies to top 5 in each of 2 sections by age. Reg.: 12-12:45. (202) 857-4922.
www.chessctr.org/girls.php.
FLORIDA
South Florida Grand Prix Series This is the former Epicure Grand Prix that took place at Miami Country Day. Scholastic and Non-Scholastic sections. More information at website:
www.bocachess.com or call 561-479-0351.
The Stormont Kings Chess Center in Miami, FL Conducts Private and Group Lessons, Homeschool Activities, Tournaments, Camps, Family Game Nights, Parents Night Out, Casual Chess Play and more! Complimentary Refreshments, Ample Parking, Comfortable Waiting Room, and more! Located at 8353 SW 124 St., Suite 201-A, Miami, FL 33156. Contact Chris Stormont, Phone: 786-303-2437, Email: chris@stor-
montkingschess.com, Web:
www.StormontKingsChess.com.
JAN. 16-17, Palatka Winter Open (MLK Weekend) See Grand Prix.
JAN. 29-31 OR 30-31, Central Florida Class Championships See Grand Prix.
FEB. 12-14 OR 13-14, 2016 U.S. Amateur Team Championship South
See Nationals.
FEB. 19-21 OR 20-21, Georgian Peach Open (GA) See Grand Prix.
FEB. 20, Cagan Crossings Community Library 5-SS, G/50 d5. Cagan Crossings Library, 16729 Cagan Oaks Blvd., Cler- mont, FL. Off of U.S. Hwy 27/S.R. 25. Across Hwy from Lowes; Diagonal across from Walmart. Bring set and clock if possible. ENTRY FEE: $30. Mailed or brought to library. $40 cash at door. GM fees waived. USCF rtg & conf ID# req. for cash prize. Unrated tournament being run con- currently. No fees for unrated. PRIZES: Guaranteed $150/75/55 after 10 registrations pro-rated. Prizes then increase by $50/25/10 after every 5 paid registrations. Unrated winners awarded chess medals. 9AM - 5PM Arrive by 8:45 to register. CONTACT: Herb Pilgrim: Library #352-243-1840; Cell: 352-396-1006; email:
librarychessclub@yahoo.com.
FEB. 27-28, Central Florida Chess Club Championship See Grand Prix.
MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open (IL)
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.
GEORGIA Georgia Chess - Every Friday Knight Face-Off 3SS, G/30 d5. Georgia Chess Club - Hampton Inn & Suites, 16785 Old Morris Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30004. Registration: Online $15.00 GCC Mem- bers; $20.00 Non-Members.
www.GeorgiaChess.Club. Onsite 6:00PM to 6:45PM $5.00 more. Sections: Open/Reserve (may change at TD’s dis- cretion). Rds.: 7:00, 2nd and 3rd round will start immediately after, (1/2 point byes available).
JAN. 15-17 OR 16-17, GT MLK Championship See Grand Prix.
FEB. 12, 2016 A.C.P. Blitz Championship (BLZ) 5-SS, G/5 d0, double round, 10 games. Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341. Prizes: $300 based on 20 entries, else promotionally raised or lowered. $100-50, u2100 $60, u1800 $50, u1500 $40. EF: $20 at site only, no checks. Bye: 1. Reg.: ends 7:00 p.m. Rounds: 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9, 10:30. Blitz rated, but higher of blitz or regular rating used for pairings and prizes. Info: 478-973-9389 or
americanchesspromotions.com.
FEB. 12-14 OR 13-14, 2016 U.S. Amateur Team Championship South (FL)
See Nationals.
FEB. 13, 2016 A.C.P. G/90 Championship See Grand Prix.
FEB. 14, 2016 Atlanta February Quads 3-SS, G/75 d5. Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341. 4-player sections starting from highest rating down. Entry Fee: $35 by 2/12; $40 at site. Prizes: $125 1st each quad. Reg.: 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Rounds: 10:30-2-5. No Byes. Info: info@amer-
icanchesspromotions.com or (478)-973-9389. Enter: americanchess
promotions.com. W.
FEB. 19-21 OR 20-21, Georgian Peach Open See Grand Prix.
MAR. 11-13 OR 12-13, 2016 Boris Kogan Memorial See Grand Prix.
APR. 1-3, 2016 National High School (K-12) Championship See Nationals.
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.
ILLINOIS
JAN. 16, Winter Open Individual Scholastic Tournament Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 East Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173, (847) 605-1234. Discounted early EF $25, $30 at door by 11:30 am, $35 after that, Rnds: 12 (noon)-1-2-3-4, G/25 d0, Open to under 18 years of age, 2 sections: U1200, U700, 10 individual trophies per section (team
trophies not available), Participation award to each player. Bring sets- boards-clocks, none provided. January Regular ratings may be used for pairings/prizes; however, tournament is Quick Rated only. All rules, regulations, and procedures may be superseded by announcements/post- ings at the site. Ent: Tim Just, 37165 Willow, Gurnee, IL 60031. Info only 847-773-7706 before 6 PM. E-mail for info only (sorry, e-mail & phone entries not available):
timjust@chessforlife.com, Checks payable to: Chess For Life, LLC, info and Discounted PayPal early entries until 6 PM 1-15-16:
www.chessforlife.com. W.
JAN. 16-17, Tim Just’s Winter Open/Reserve XXXIII See Grand Prix.
JAN. 23, Bradley Winter Open See Grand Prix.
FEB. 6, Greater Chicago K-12 Championship! Chicago’s Official Scholastic Championship* 5-SS, G/30 (G/25 d5), open to all grades 12 & below. McCormick Place - West Building 2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Chicago, IL. PRIMARY (K-3): Varsity: open to all. Trophies: top 5 players, top rated Under 800, top 2 schools. Junior Varsity: open to Under 600. Trophies: top 15 players, top Unrated & top kindergartner, top 4 schools. ELEMENTARY (K-6): Varsity: open to all. Trophies: top 5 players, top rated Under 1000, top 2 schools. Junior Varsity: open to Under 800. Trophies: top 15 players, top Unrated, top 4 schools. JUNIOR HIGH (K-9): Varsity: open to all. Trophies: top 4 players, top rated Under 1200, top school. Junior Varsity: open to Under 1000. Trophies: top 8 players, top Unrated, top 2 schools. HIGH SCHOOL (K- 12): Varsity: open to all. Trophies: top 4 players, top rated Under 1400, top school. Junior Varsity: open to Under 1200. Trophies: top 8 players, top Unrated, top 2 schools. Entry Fee: $40 by 1/18; $50 by 2/1; $60 after 2/1. On-site entries receive 1/2 point bye for round 1. All entries $5 off when siblings & team members register together. Check-In/Onsite Reg.: 8:30 - 9:15. RDS.: 10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30 & 4:00. Awards Cer- emony: 5:30pm. Byes: 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. Entries: mail to RKnights, PO Box 1074, Northbrook, IL 60065, include name, section, rating, USCF ID#, grade, school name city & state. Online/ Info at:
www.rknights.org/greaterchicago. Questions: info@renais-
sanceknights.org or 773.844.0701. * The City of Chicago will recognize the top individual & team from Chicago in each Varsity section as the City Champions.
FEB. 14, 122nd Knights Quest NEW HOTEL NOW WITH 5 SECTIONS (U600, U1000, U1400, U1700 & OPEN). Hyatt Hotel, 1750 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield, IL (free Wi-Fi). USCF Rated Sections: U600 (K-8), U1000 (K-8), U1400 (K-12 & Adults) U1700 (K-12 & Adults) & Open (K-12 & Adults). Awards: Top 6 U600, U1000 & U1400 Sections, $60 – 40 U1700, $75 - 50 Open Sections (based on 6 players). Top Team U600 & U1000. Players in U600 receive participation award. Time Control: U600 & U1000 4 Rounds Game 30 (G/25 d5); U1400, U1700 & Open 4 Rounds Game 45 (G/40 d5). Reg.: 11:00-11:30 am. Rds.: 1 at 12:00 pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 early, $35 after Monday before, $45 after Friday before. $5 discount to siblings and team members when registering together. Online Registration:
www.rknights.org/reg- istration/tournaments/ Mail-in Reg: Renaissance Knights, PO Box 1074, Northbrook, IL 60065. Info:
www.rknights.org, 773-844-0701.
FEB. 19-21, 2016 U.S. Amateur Team Championship North See Nationals.
MAR. 12, 14th Annual Mark Oestreich Memorial Tournament Time control 30/70, then 40/60 d0. No sudden death. Salem Community Center, 416 Oglesby St., Salem, IL. EF: $15.00. Prize fund: $360.00, based on 30. 1st $80, 2nd $40. A,B,C, D/E/Unr $60.00 each. Reg.: 8:00- 9:15. Rounds: 9:30, 1:00, 5:00. Entries: Jim Davies 314-721-4967, 7358 Shaftesbury, St. Louis, MO 63130.
jandadavies@sbcglobal.net.
MAR. 18-20 OR 19-20, 20th annual Mid-America Open (MO) See Grand Prix.
APR. 22-24, 2016 ALL-GIRLS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY THE KASPAROV CHESS FOUNDATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE RENAISSANCE KNIGHTS CHESS FOUNDATION & US CHESS
See Nationals.
APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY. 1, 13th Annual Great Lakes Chess Open - Battle Creek, Michigan (MI) See Grand Prix.
MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago 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.
INDIANA
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 13, 2016 Southern Indiana Open 4SS, G/60 d10. Holiday Inn, 1710 N. Kinser Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404. EF: $40 in Advance (cut off date Feb. 11), $55 at site. Reg.: 8:15-9:00AM, Rds.: 9:30, 12:30, 3:00, 6:00. Prizes: $1080, b/40, 1st $250, 2nd $170, A, B, C, D/E, each $100, $65. Entries in Advance at:
Indianachess.org or mail to Craig Hines, 613 North Park Dr., Evansville, IN 47710, email:
Mrsci2740@hotmail.com. ph# 812-423-2996, cell 812-618-8700, ISCA membership rqrd/OSA, 1 bye if before RD. 2, NO LAST RD. BYES. W.
MAR. 18-20 OR 19-20, 20th annual Mid-America Open (MO) See Grand Prix.
APR. 15-17, 2016 National Junior High School (K-9) Champi- onship See Nationals.
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