See previous issue for TLAs appearing January 1-14


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


MONTANA


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 30-31, January Thaw Open. 5 SS, G/90 d5. Holiday Inn, 22 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601. Phone (406) 443-2200. EF: $30, Jrs-$15. USCF & MCA membership required, OSA. Reg.: 10-10:40. Rds.: 11, 2:30, 6:00/9AM, 12:30. $$: 1st-$75, 2nd-$50, biggest upset $35 (nonprovisional). Contact: Murray Strong, 406-459-6684. murstrong1958@gmail.com, www.montana chess.org.


NEBRASKA


MAR. 18-20 OR 19-20, 20th annual Mid-America Open (MO) See Grand Prix.


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


NEVADA


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


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


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


See Grand Prix.


JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open See Nationals.


JUNE 23, Walter Browne Memorial National Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) See Grand Prix.


JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open See Nationals.


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


NEW HAMPSHIRE


JAN. 16-17, Portsmouth Open See Grand Prix.


FEB. 27, 3rd Queen City Tornado See Grand Prix.


APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, 25th annual Eastern Class Championships (MA) See Grand Prix.


NEW JERSEY


JAN. 9, Central Jersey Chess Tournament Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 4 rated & 2 unrated sec- tions. Open, U1200: K-12, 3 rds., G/40 d5. U900, U600: K-12, 4 rds., G/25 d5. Intermediate (K-6), Beginners (K-2): 4 rds., not rated. Trophies to 1st-3rd & top school/club team per section, medals to all! $35 pre- reg online by 1/7. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Rd.1 - 2:00. njchess.com.


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.


JAN. 15-18, 16-18 OR 17-18, 48th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) See Grand Prix.


JAN. 15-18 OR 16-18, Chesapeake Open (MD) See Grand Prix.


JAN. 17, Westfield Winter Scholastic Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12. 3 Sections: Open, U1250, U750. Open: 3-SS. G/40 d5. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. U1250 & U750: 4-SS. G/25 d5. Rounds: 2:00, 3:15, 4:30, 5:45 p.m. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 in each section. Tiebreaks used. See USCF Rule 34E. Register: 1:15-2:00 p.m. Information: John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchess club.blogspot.com.


JAN. 21, 3rd Thursday Quads 3 RR, G/30 d5. Effects Quick/Reg Rating. Quads grouped by Quick Rating. All the King’s Men Chess & Games Center (Just 22 mins. from Phila/NJ bridges), 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ. 856-582-8222. Prizes: $25 1st per quad. Unr. cannot win more than $10. EF: $12.50, members $10. Reg.: 6 -7:15 pm. Rds.: 7:30-8:30-9:30 pm. All: Visa/MC/Disc/Amex OK w/$1surcharge. Info: cs@ATKMchessSets.com. Bring a clock!


JAN. 23, Hamilton Chess Club Quads 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave., Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. Contact email: hamiltonchessclub.com. W.


JAN. 23, Princeton Charter School Princeton Charter School at: 100 Bunn Dr., Princeton, NJ 08540. TIME CONTROL: G/30 d0 Swiss to 4 rounds. SECTIONS: Open above 1000; U1000; U700; U500/Unrated (sections might be combined when necessary


for pairings). Parental Supervision Required: The parents or another adult must be designated to supervise the student player between rounds. Schedule (will be accelerated if possible). First Round: 12:01 PM; Second Round: ASAP; Third Round: ASAP; Fourth Round: ASAP; Award Ceremony: ASAP (4:05 the latest). Schedule will be accelerated if possible (*) Online Registration $30 Only if register one week before: www.ChessKidsNY.com/PCSChessProgram.htm (*) Fee will increase automatically to $35 if register later. On site registration the date of the event: $40 from 11:45 am to 12:00 noon. Information: email to Miguel Iniguez at: migini@gmail.com Results will be posted online the same day of the event!


JAN. 24, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championship in 5 Sec- tions SITE: BERGEN ACADEMY, 200 HACKENSACK AVE., HACKENSACK, NJ 07601. 4SS, EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 PTS OR MORE WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY! USCF Memb Req’d For Sections 3, 4 AND 5. Info: 201 287 0250 or chessdirector@icanj.net. ADV EF (pmk by Jan 20th) $25 At Site $30 Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. In 5 Sections, Section 1 Junior Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 2nd grade. Rds.: First Round 10:15 AM then ASAP. Section 2 Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 4th grade. Rds.: First Round 10:00 AM then ASAP. Section 3 G/45 d5 U800: Open to players rated below 800 and unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 4 G/45 d5 U1200: Open to players rated below 1200 and unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 5 G/60 d5 U1400: Open to All Ages rated below 1400 or unrated. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF payable To: International Chess Academy. Mail. To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646 . INFO: www.icanj.net. W.


JAN. 24, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship See Grand Prix.


JAN. 24, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA U1600 Championship Site: Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open To All Ages With Rating below 1600. 4SS, G/60 d5. Prize Fund ($$ b/25): 1st - 3rd $200, $150, $100, TU1400 $50, TU1200 $50. INFO: 201 287 0250 or chessdirector@icanj.net. ADV EF (pmk by Jan 20th) $30 At Site $35. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd 1. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF payable to: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W.


JAN. 24, Westfield G/60 Quads 3-RR. G/55 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 11:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Information: John Moldovan westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com.


JAN. 29-31 OR 30-31, 54th Annual Baltimore Open (MD) See Grand Prix.


JAN. 31, Thomas Elberling Memorial Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com.


FEB. 7, Super Sunday Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 10:00-10:30 a.m. Rounds: 10:35 a.m., 12:20 & 2:05 p.m. Information: John Moldovan westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com.


FEB. 13-15, World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East See Nationals.


A State Championship Event! FEB. 21, New Jersey Junior High School Championships 5SS, G/30 d5. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 5 minutes from Garden State Parkway exit 109. Section: JHS (K-9). ALL: Trophies to top 15 individuals, top 5 teams. Rds.: 10am then ASAP. Top 4 scores constitute team score. EF: $30 before 2/14, $45 at site. USCF memb. req’d. Reg.: 8-9:00 am. After 9:00 am, half-point bye for round one. INFO: 732-259-3881, hsprechman@characterkings.org. ENT: Hal Sprech- man, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527 or online by Feb 19 at www.NJSCF.org. Entries must include name, grade, school,date of birth, USCF ID #, & expiration date, mailing address, phone number & entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF.


A State Championship Event! FEB. 21, New Jersey State Elementary Championships 5SS, G/30 d5. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 5 minutes from Garden State Parkway exit 109. 2 Sections: Elementary (K-6) & Primary (K-3). All: Trophies to top 15 individuals, top 5 teams. Elementary & Primary: Top 5 in each grade. Rds.: 10am then ASAP. Top 4 scores con- stitute the team score for Elementary; top 3 for Primary. EF: $30 before 2/14, $45 at site. USCF memb. req’d. Reg.: 8-9:00am After 9:00am 1/2 point bye for round 1. Info: 732 259-3881, Ent: Hal Sprechman, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527 or online by Feb 19 at www.NJSCF.org. Entries must include name, grade, school, date of birth, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF.


FEB. 21, Westfield G/45 Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com.


FEB. 26-28 OR 27-28, George Washington Open (VA) See Grand Prix.


FEB. 28, Westfield $-Per-Point Octos 3-SS. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes per 8-player section: 1st $40, 2nd $20, $5 per point to all. EF: $25, $20 members. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00-3:45-5:30 p.m. Info: John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732- 548-8432 or 848-219-1358. www.westfieldchessclub.com.


MAR. 6, Westfield G/45 Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com.


MAR. 12-13, 49th annual New York State Scholastic Championships (out of state welcome) (NY)


See New York.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! MAR. 12-13, New Jersey High School Chess Championship 5SS, G/90 d5. Union County Vocational-Technical School, 1776 Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. 3 sections: Varsity Championship (9- 12): 5 player teams with one alternate allowed. Coaches set order by player strength. Order must not be changed. Team avg. based on top 5 highest ratings. Trophies to top 10 NJ teams. Trophies for top three players, boards 1-5. Rds.: Sat. 10-2-6, Sun. 10-2. EF: $150-/team before 3/2. $185/team at site. $5 per change on site. Junior Varsity (9-12): 4 player teams with one alternate allowed. Team avg. based on top 4 highest ratings. Trophies to top 10 NJ teams. Trophies for top 3 players, boards 1-4. Rds.: Sat. 10-2-6, Sun. 10-2. EF: $120/team before 3/7, $150/team on site. $5 per change on site. Booster (K-12): Trophies to top 15 individuals. Rds.: Sat. 10-2-6, Sun 10-2. EF: $30 before 3/7, $37 at site. All: USCF memb. required. Reg.: Sat. 8-9:00am. After 9:00am, 1/2 Point bye for round one. Ent: Noreen Davisson, 6 Red Barn Ln., Ran- dolph, NJ 07869. Entries must include name, grade, school, date of birth, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. Email inquiries: Noreen@deanofchess.com.


MAR. 13, Westfield G/45 Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com.


MAR. 23-27, 24-27, 25-27 OR 26-27, 10th annual Philadelphia Open (PA)


See Grand Prix.


APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, 25th annual Eastern Class Championships (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.


NEW MEXICO


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 30-31, 2016 New Mexico Bryan McNiece Memorial Senior Open Open to all ages. 4/SS, G/120 d10. Meadowlark Sr. Center, 4330 Mead- owlark Ln. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Co-sponsored by the Meadowlark Chess Group and the New Mexico Chess Organization. Sections: Open: EF $40. Reserve U1800: EF $35, Fischer U1500; EF $30; Marshall U1200: EF $25 Prizes commensurate with entry fees. Unrated only eligible for 50% of prize in Reserve, Fischer, Marshall Rds.: Sat: 9am, 2pm, Sun: 9am, 2 pm. No 1/2 pt. Byes. $15 late fee if entry not rec’d by 10:00 p.m. Jan 28. $5 family discount after 1 full price entry. ENT: checks payable to NMCO, mailed to NMCO, P O Box 4215, Albuquerque, NM 87196. Paypal accepted. See www.nmchess.org. For more details and entry form. Or Call Tournament Organizer Larry Kemp at 505 292 5447. W.


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.


NEW YORK


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 7, 14, 21, 28, FEB. 4, 2nd Long Island CC Jan. Open 5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $100-80. Top U- 2000, U-1500/unr. $50 ea. EF(cash only): $35. Non-LICC members +$10. UNRATED FREE! Reg.: 7:15 – 7:30 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-5. Skittles rm. Info: www.lichessclub.com.


JAN. 8, Greater NY Scholastics Friday Night Blitz Booster! (BLZ) 4SS, G/5 d0, double-round, 8 games. NY Marriott At Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams St., Brooklyn (see Greater NY Scholastics: 1/9-10). EF: $30, parents, alumni & those with Greater NY Scholastics $20. Trophies: top 3, Top U1800, U1500, Unr. Reg. on-site 6-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-7:30-8-8:30 pm. Bye OK rd. 1. Blitz-rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings, prizes. W.


JAN. 8-10 OR 9-10, 4th annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) See Grand Prix.


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