See previous issue for TLAs appearing January 1-14


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 24, MAR. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Marshall Weekly Wednesdays 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. U2000: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100. U1700: $100. U1400: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100. U1100: $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


FEB. 25, 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.


FEB. 26, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix.


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


FEB. 27, 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.


FEB. 28, 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.


FEB. 28, 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.


MAR. 3, 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.


MAR. 4, 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! MAR. 4-6, 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.


MAR. 5, 2016 Fairfield County Scholastic Championships! (K-8, K-12, K-1) (CT)


See Connecticut.


MAR. 5, 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.


MAR. 6, 2016 Fairfield County Scholastic Championships! (K-3, K-6) (CT)


See Connecticut.


MAR. 6, 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.


MAR. 10, 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.


MAR. 11, Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ) 9-SS, G/3 +2. ($500 b/35): $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. USCF regular rating 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. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


MAR. 11-13 OR 12-13, 17th annual Pittsburgh Open (PA) See Grand Prix.


MAR. 12, 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.


A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! MAR. 12-13, 49th annual New York State Scholastic Champi- onships (out of state welcome) Note corrected time control and schedule. 6SS, G/60 d10, open to grades K-12; top NYS player & team in each section are NY champions. In 10 sections. HS & JHS Championships at Courtyard by Marriott, 11 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (2/5 mile from Saratoga


Hilton). Other sections at Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway (I-87 Exit 13- N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school; no combined school teams allowed even if one school “feeds” another. Teams of 2 or 3 players allowed, but are at a disadvantage. Online entry fee at chessaction.com, all sections: $44 by 2/19, $54 2/20-3/5, $60 3/6 to 3/11. Entry fee at site, all sections: $70. High School, open to grades K-12 born after 9/1/96. EF $48.20 mailed by 2/19. Top NYS grade 9-12 qualifies for Denker Tournament of HS Champions, top NYS grade K-12 girl qualifies for National Girls Invitational. High School Reserve, open to K-12 under 1200 or unrated. EF $48 mailed by 2/19. Junior High, open to all in grades K-9 . EF $47.90 mailed by 2/19. Top NYS grade K-8 born after 9/1/00 qualifies for Barber tournament of K-8 Champions. Middle School Reserve, open to K-8 under 1000 or unrated. EF $47.80 mailed by 2/19. Elementary, open to all in grades K-6. EF $47.60 mailed by 2/19. Ele- mentary Intermediate, open to grades K-6 under 1200 or unrated. EF $47.50 mailed by 2/19. Elementary Reserve, open to grades K-5 under 800 or unrated. EF $47.40 mailed by 2/19. Primary, open to grades K-3. EF $47.30 mailed by 2/19. Primary Reserve, open to grades K-3 under 600 or unrated. EF: $47.20 mailed by 2/19. K-1, open to grades K-1. EF $47.10 mailed by 2/19. Postmarked 2/20-3/2: All EF $10 more. Do not mail entry after 3/2. Special 1 year US Chess dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or paid at site, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Trophies to top 15 players and top 7 teams each section, top 3 unrated in K-1 and each Reserve section, and top U1600, U1400, U1200 (HS), U900, U700 (HS Reserve & Elem Intermediate), U1400, U1200, U1000 (JHS), U700, U500 (MS Reserve), U1300, U1100 (Elem), U500, U300 (Elem Reserve), U500 (Primary), U200 (Primary Reserve, K-1). Speed playoff if perfect score tie. Free entry to NY State Championship, Labor Day weekend 2016 (Albany), to top player each section, if not already qualified for free entry from another event. Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2, 5, Sun 9, 12, 3, Awards 5:30 pm. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd. 2. HR: $129-129 at either hotel, Courtyard 866-210- 9325, Hilton 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, two nights minimum, reserve by 2/6 or rate may increase; hotels often sell out a few months before the deadline. Free parking at Courtyard; free parking for overnight guests at Hilton. 7 days notice required for room cancellation. Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Online entry:www.ches- saction.com. Mail entry: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Include name, rating, US Chess ID, USCF expiration (non- members enclose dues), section, school, grade, birth date, address of each player. Checks payable to Continental Chess. $15 per player service charge for refunds. $10 extra to switch sections, all substitutions from advance list charged $70. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US (At = @)), 347-201-2260. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. March official ratings used (except unoffical web ratings usually used if otherwise unrated). TD reserves right to assign estimated rating to players with non-US Chess ratings.


MAR. 13, 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.


MAR. 15, Marshall Masters See Grand Prix.


MAR. 19-20, 38th Annual Marchand Open See Grand Prix.


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


See Grand Prix.


APR. 21, 28, MAY 5, 12, 19, 26, Long Island Ilan Kreitner Memorial Tournament See Grand Prix.


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


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.


NORTH CAROLINA


JAN. 29-31, Land of the Sky XXIX See Grand Prix.


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


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


MAR. 12, Bobby Fischer Memorial Raleigh Civic Center, Raleigh, NC. Entry Fee: $20.00, $30 at door. USCF rated 5 rounds Swiss. Time Control: G/45 d5. Three sections: Open, U1400 & K-12. Reg.: 8:30am, 1st rnd. 9:30 am. Prizes b/70: Open-$200, $100, $50, U1500-$50. U1400-$100, $50, $25 U1200-$25. Send Reg fee to: Wake Forest Chess Club, c/o Harry Watson, 1044 Shasta Daisy Dr., Wake Forest, NC 27587. Contact: 919-670-9513 or email: harry- watson919@gmail.com.


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.


NORTH DAKOTA


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


OHIO


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 9, Toledo January Swiss Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by 1/7, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450.


JAN. 29-31 OR 30-31, 39th Cardinal Open, Columbus See Grand Prix.


JAN. 30, Solon Winter Blast 4SS, G/30 d5. 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon, OH 44139 EF: $30, IMs, GMs free. Sections: Open, U1800, U1400, U1000. Registration: 9-9:45 at site. Rds.: 10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30, U-1000 ASAP. Prizes: $800 Guaranteed!! Open: $150, $50, U-2000 $50. U-1800: $100, $50, U1600 $50. U-1400: $100, $50, U1200 $50. U1000: $60, $30, U750 $30, U500 $30. Free healthy box lunch to ALL players! Convenient Online Registration at www.progresswithchess.org Info: Contact:Mike Joelson, 216-321-7000.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 13, Toledo February Swiss Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by 2/11, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450.


MAR. 4-6 OR 5-6, 2016 Arnold Schwarzenegger Open See Grand Prix.


MAR. 11-12, 15th Annual Queen City Classic Chess Tournament G/30 d5. Paul Brown Stadium, Club West, Downtown Cincinnati, OH. 14 School Sections, includes rated and non-rated. Grade K Non-Rated, 1 Non-Rated, 2 Non-rated, 3 Non-rated, K-3 Open, 4 Non-Rated, 5 Non- Rated, 6 Non-Rated, 4-6 below 800, 4-6 Open, 7-9 Non-Rated, 7-9 Open, 10-12 Non-Rated, K-12 Open. US Chess membership is not required for the non-rated and K-3 rated sections. Prizes: Trophies to all who score 3.5 points or higher, top three team trophies awarded and medals to all others. EF: $40 early bird fee from January 4 - February 12. $50 EF after February 12. EF includes lunch, t-shirt, program/score book, medal. Registration closes Wednesday, March 4, 2016. NO ON-SITE REGISTRA- TIONS. Schedule: Friday, March 11, check in from 5-6 pm. SIMUL at 6:30 p.m. EF: $5 for tournament participants, $20 for Non-participants. SIMUL features International Grandmasters Maurice Ashley, Gregory Kaidanov, and Irina Krush. March 12 Check in 7-8:15 am. matches begin at 9:00 am. Grandmasters will be available for questions and instructions all day. Entry/Info: 1-866-PS-CHESS (772-4377) or www.queencityclassic.org


MAR. 11-13 OR 12-13, 17th annual Pittsburgh Open (PA) See Grand Prix.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 12, Toledo March Swiss Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by 3/10, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450.


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


APR. 1-3 OR 2-3, 52nd Cincinnati Open See Grand Prix.


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 (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.


OKLAHOMA


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


FEB. 13-14, 7th Jerry Hanken Winter FIDE Open See Grand Prix.


OREGON


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


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