Tournament Life / January


An American Classic! A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior 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! Beautiful hotel site: NY Marriott Hotel At Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams Street (near Borough Hall), Brooklyn, NY. Nearby subway stations: Jay StreetMetrotech (A, C, F & R trains), Hoyt Street (2 & 3 trains), Borough Hall (4 & 5 trains), Court Street (R train). HR $149, call 877-513-6305 or 718-246-7000 by 12/18 (rooms may sell out early), mention chess. In 14 sections! Each section has its own age, grade and rating requirements (Championship sections open to all who are under grade and age limits). The 5 Championship sections are each 2 days, 6-SS, G/60 d/10, Rounds 10 am-1-4 pm Sat-Sun. Awards ceremonies about 6:30 pm Sun. The 9 non-Championship sections are each 1-day, G/30 d10: Junior High Under 1000, Primary Under 1000, Primary Under 500, and K-1 Under 400 are Saturday: 10 am-12-1:30-3-4:30 pm; Awards ceremonies about 6 pm. High School Under 1900, High School Under 1200, Elementary Under 1400, Elementary Under 1000 and Elementary Under 600 are Sun- day: 10 am-12-1:30-3-4:30 pm, Awards ceremonies about 6 pm. All 3 Primary sections open to grades 3/below born after 1/9/06. 1. Primary Championship (Sat-Sun), EF $58.30 postmarked by 12/18/15. 2. Primary Under 1000 (Sat), EF $58.20 postmarked by 12/18/15. 3. Primary Under 500 (Sat), EF $58.10 postmarked by 12/18/15. Both K-1 sections open to grade 1/below born after 1/9/08. 4. K-1 Championship (Sat-Sun), EF $59.30 postmarked by 12/18/15. 5. K-1 Under 400 (Sat), EF $59.20 postmarked by 12/18/15. Both Junior High sections open to grades 9/below born after 1/9/00. 6. JHS Championship (Sat-Sun), EF $56.30 postmarked by 12/18/15. 7. JHS Under 1000 (Sat), EF $56.20 postmarked by 12/18/15. All 4 Elementary sections open to grades 6/below born after 1/9/03. 8. Elementary Championship (Sat-Sun), EF $57.40 post- marked by 12/18/15. 9. Elementary Under 1400 (Sun), EF $57.30 postmarked by 12/18/15. 9. Elementary Under 1000 (Sun), EF $57.20 postmarked by 12/18/15. 11. Elementary Under 600 (Sun), EF $57.10 postmarked by 12/18/15. All 3 High School sections open to grades 12/below born after 1/9/96. 12. High School Championship (Sat-Sun), EF $55.30 postmarked by 12/18/15. 13. High School Under 1900 (Sun), EF $55.20 postmarked by 12/18/15. 14. High School Under 1200 (Sun), EF $55.10 postmarked by 12/18/15. Trophies each section to Top 12, top 3 Unrateds and Top 6 teams (top 4 scores from same school = team, all on team must attend same school: no combined teams, even if one school “feeds” another). In High School U1200, plaques also to top 2 each grade: 7-9. In Junior High U1000, plaques also to top 2 each grade: 4-6. In K-1 Championship, plaques also to top 6 K/below (you can win both plaque + trophy). All players scoring 4 or more (5 or more in Cham- pionship) who don’twin a trophy receive a medal! Speed playoff for 5-0 or 6-0. Individual free entry prizes (each Championshipsection): Free entry to specifiedContinental Chess tournaments thru 1/20/17 to 1st, thru 10/10/16 to 2nd, thru 8/25 to 3rd, thru 6/15 to 4th. Individual free entry prizes (each non-Championship section): Free entry to specified Continental Chess tmts. thru 12/1/16 to 1st, thru 8/25 to 2nd, thru 6/15 to 3rd, thru 4/25 to 4th. Team free entry prizes: free entry to specified CCA tmts. thru 8/25/16 to 1st team, thru 6/15 to 2nd team each section! Free entries courtesy of Continental Chess and are valid for CCA tmts. with 100% unconditionally guaranteed prize funds. Free entries do not include NYS Scholastics in Saratoga. See www.chesscenter.cc or www.gnyscc.com or www.chesstour.com for complete details and restric- tions. High School Mixed Doubles (best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all 3 High School sections after 5 rounds) Bonus Prizes: free entry to specified CCA tmts. thru 8/25/16 to 1st team, thru 6/15 to 2nd. Team average must be under 2200; Mixed Doubles teammates may play in different sections and may attend different schools; teams must register on-site (no extra charge!) before rd. 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. All: January 2016 official ratings used, except unof- ficial ratings at uschess.org usually used if otherwiseunrated. TD reserves right to assign estimated ratings to players with non-USCF ratings. EFs $10 extra per player postmarked 12/19-26. Entries $5 less per player if 4 or more from same school in SAME ENVELOPE!Mailed entries: list name, rating, ID# (non-USCF members enclose dues), school, grade, DOB, address, (specify section!). Checks to: Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. If necessary to confirm receipt, enclose SASE. No mail postmarked after 12/26/15! All substitutions from advance entry list charged late fee. Switching sections subject to $15 extra charge. $15 service charge for each player refund. TD reserves right to reassign sections for advance entries with incorrect or unclear registrations. Limit 2 byes (limit 3 in Championship), commit before rd. 3. Phone entries: $74 by credit card thru 1/4: 406-896-2191 (24 hours: entries only, no questions), no phone entries after 1/4. Online entries at www.gnyscc.com: $55 thru 12/26/15, $65 12/27-1/4, $75 1/5-1/7. Online team entry discounts thru 1/4 only, no team discounts by phone or at site. On-site entry fee: $85 until 8:30 am, $100 after 8:30 am; after 9 am you risk not playing rd. 1. Good luck attempting to change entries after 9am. Help with parking: www.nyc.bestparking.com/neigh- borhoods/downtown-brooklyn-parking and https://www.parking panda.com/brooklyn-parking Questions, team rooms: chesscentr@ gmail.com, littlehouseofchess@gmail.com or 347-201-2269 (leave mes- sage, email is better). Jan 9-10 only: 718-246-7000. Sets provided by Little House of Chess— bring clocks!W. Info: www.chesscenter.cc, www.gnyscc.com. Note: Only Championship Sections qualify for US Chess Junior Grand Prix.


JAN. 9 AND/OR 10, Greater NY Scholastic Parents & Friends Tournament! 2 separate tmts, each 4SS, G/30 d10. NY Marriott At Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams St., Brooklyn (see Greater NY Scholastics: 1/9-10). EF each day: $30, parents, alumni & those with Greater NY Scholastics $20. Tro- phies: top 3 each day. Reg. on-site until 20 min before game. Rds.: 12-1:30-3-4:30 pm. Limit 2 byes, commit by 1:30. W.


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


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


JAN. 16, Marshall Saturday U1800 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- 477-3716.


JAN. 16, TRM 100 Albany HS, 700 Washington Ave., 12203. Free. 8 sections 4SS, G/30 d5. Pre-register by Thur at www.chesstrm.org.


JAN. 17, TRM 211 Riverbank State Park, 145th St. & Riverside Dr., NYC 10025. Free. 6 sec- tions 4SS, G/30 d5. Pre-register by Fri 8:00 PM at www.theright move.org. Check-in by 9:15.


JAN. 18, Marshall MLK Day Action! 6-SS, G/25 d5. ($525 b/25) $200-100. U2300: $75, U2000: $75, U1700: $75. EF: $50, MCC Mbrs $30. GMs Free. Reg.: 10:15-10:45am. Rds.: 11am-12:15-1:30-3:00-4:15-5:30pm. 2 byes available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


JAN. 19, Marshall Masters See Grand Prix.


JAN. 21, Marshall Thursday Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchess- club.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


JAN. 22, Marshall Fischer Random Tournament! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Fischer Random (Chess 960) rules. Not rated. ($450 b/35): $200-100, top U2200/unr, U1900: $75. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20, GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15- 6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.


JAN. 23, Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1700) 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2300: $75, U2000: $75. U1700 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg:. 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


JAN. 23, TRM 101 ML King Magnet, 918 Stanley St., Schenectady 12307. 8 sections 4SS, G/30 d5. Pre-register by Thur at www.chesstrm.org.


JAN. 24, Marshall Scholastic Action! (U1300) 3-SS, G/25 d5. Open to youth K-12. ($225 b/25): $100-50, U1000: $75. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs: $15. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:10-11:20am. No byes. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


JAN. 24, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1500) 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2100: $75, U1800: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 12:15-12:45pm. Rds.: 1-2:45-5:00-6:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


JAN. 25, FEB. 1, 8, 27th Nassau G/60 Championship See Grand Prix.


JAN. 28, Marshall Thursday Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www,marshallchessclub.org.


JAN. 29, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix.


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


JAN. 30-31, Marshall No-Draws Weekend! See Grand Prix.


FEB. 3, 10, 17, 24, Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed Night Chess!


Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members $3. Reg.: 7-7:25 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org.


FEB. 4, Marshall Thursday Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 4, 11, 18, 25, MAR. 3, 10, Marshall Thursday Open 6-SS, G/90 +30. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25): $250-150, U2100: $100. U1800: $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


FEB. 5, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 5-7, Marshall Weekend FIDE 5-SS, 40/90 SD/30 +30. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25): $250-125. U2200: $125; U1900 $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. GMs Free. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30-5:30pm. Max 2 byes, request by round 3. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


FEB. 6, 2016 Greater New Haven Winter Open! (CT) See Grand Prix.


FEB. 6, Marshall Saturday U1700 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- 477-3716.


FEB. 6, 13, 20, 27, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tournaments! 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- 442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5.


FEB. 7, Marshall Morning Action! 3-SS, G/25 d5. ($225 b/25): $100-50, U1900: $75. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $15. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:10-11:20am. No byes. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


FEB. 7, TRM 212 Riverbank State Park, 145th St. & Riverside Dr., NYC 10025. Free. 6 sec- tions 4SS, G/30 d5. Pre-register by Fri 8:00 PM at www.theright move.org. Check-in by 9:15.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 8, 15, 22, 29, MAR. 7, 14, Marshall FIDE Mondays/U1800 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100. U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25) $200-150-100. U1500: $100-50. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15- 6:45pm. Rd: 7pm each Mon. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


FEB. 11, Marshall U2400 Action 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. ($375 b/25): $150- 100, U2100: $75 U1800: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 11, 18, 25, MAR. 3, 10, 5th Long Island CC Late Winter 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.


FEB. 12, Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ) 9-SS, G/3 +2. ($500 b/35): $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. Highest rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30- 7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. Blitz rated. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


FEB. 12-14 OR 13-14, 2016 U.S. Amateur Team Championship South (FL)


See Nationals.


FEB. 13, Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1800) 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2400: $75, U2100: $75. U1800 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg:. 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


FEB. 13, TRM 102 Albany HS, 700 Washington Ave., 12203. 8 sections 4SS, G/30 d5. Pre- register by Thur at www.chesstrm.org.


FEB. 14, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1600) 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2200: $75, U1900: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1300: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


FEB. 16, Marshall Masters See Grand Prix.


FEB. 18, Marshall Thursday Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 19-21, 20-21 OR 21, Marshall Monthly U2300 5-SS, 40/90 SD30 +30. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. $800 Gtd: $300-150-100. U2100: $125; U1800 $125. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30-5:30pm. 2-day: Sat. 11am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3-day in round 2. 1-day: Sun. 9-10:10-11:20am (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Max two byes. SIDE EVENT: February 19, Marshall Bughouse Tour- nament! 5-SS, G/5 d0. Bughouse. Not rated. Players register in teams of two. Each round is a 2 game match. ($450 b/35 players): $200-100, top U2200/unr & U1900 team average: $75. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs & GMs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-7:40-8:10-8:40-9:10pm. Max one bye, Request at entry. www.mar- shallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


FEB. 19, 26, MAR. 4, 11, 18, Queens Late Winter Open See Grand Prix.


FEB. 20, Marshall Saturday U1500 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- 477-3716.


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