See previous issue for TLAs appearing January 1-14
MAR. 18-20 OR 19-20, 20th annual Mid-America Open (MO) See Grand Prix.
MAY 6-8, 2016 National Elementary (K-6) Championship See Nationals.
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.
TEXAS JAN. 16-18, Texas Masters See Grand Prix.
FEB. 11-15, 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15, 7th annual Southwest Class Championships
See Grand Prix.
FEB. 19-21 OR 20-21, Georgian Peach Open (GA) See Grand Prix.
FEB. 20, Region VI Scholastic Chess Championship 5SS, 16 scholastic sections with varied time controls G/30 d5 to G/60 d5. One adult section, 4SS, G/45 d5 to G/60 d5. Southwest High School, 11914 Dragon Ln., San Antonio, TX 78252. Scholastic sections are opened to players in all grades up to 12 who reside in Texas Region VI. The adult section is open to all others,
includi.ng scholastic players outside region VI. IMPORTANT SECTION NOTES: TCA rules will be in use for this tournament. Sections with fewer than 17 players may be merged with neighboring grades or ratings. All sections are USCF rated. Unrated scholastic players may register in any section appropriate to their grade. UNR sections are rated, but are open to players who do not yet have a rating. Sections: Sprout K-1 Championship, Sprout UNR, Primary K-3 Championship, Primary U600, Primary U400, Primary UNR, Elementary K-5/6 Championship, Elementary U800, Elementary U600, Elementary U400, Elementary UNR, Middle School 6-8/9 Championship, Middle School U1000, Middle School U700, High School 9-12 Championship, High School U1000. $$Trophies: Each scholastic section will award individual trophies; score awards for 3 or more points if no trophy. School team trophies for separate teams in championship sections; combined team trophies across other scholastic sections in same grade range. Top 4 scoring players counted per team; minimum 2 players per team. Team blocks applied at TD discretion. Adult/child family trophies must have at least one of each (adult and child). Cash awards (50% payout) for adult section only. All awards given, even if small sections are combined. Rds: Time controls and schedule: All Championship sections (except K-1): G/45 d5 for rounds 1-3 and G/60 d5 for rounds 4-5. Round start times: 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, and 5:15pm. Rounds 4-5 may begin early. Awards after last round for each section.
Non-championship (and all K-1): G/30 d5 for all 5 rounds (and 6th round for large sections). Round start times: 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, and (if needed) 4:30pm. Rounds 4-6 may begin early. Awards after last round as soon as can be computed. Adult or Not TX region VI: G/45 d5 for rounds 1-2 and G/60 d5 for rounds 3-4. Rounds 3-4 may begin early. Awards after last round. Reg: All scholastic sections, $15 if received/postmarked by Nov 30, $20 by Dec 31, $25 by Jan 31, $30 by Feb 12, $35 by Feb 18 (PayPal only), $40 on site (cash or check). Adult section (or not region VI) $25 anytime before close of registration at 8:30am on Feb 20. Incomplete entries or entries submitted without payment may be charged a later fee. Last day to request a refund is Feb 12. No on-site substitutions. Payments received after Feb 18 may receive a 1st round 1/2 point bye. USCF membership is required for all players. PayPal payments preferred. Do not mail payments after Feb 12. More info: Tournament flyer and online registration at www.home-
mail.org/chesstournaments.
MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open (IL)
See Grand Prix.
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.
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.
UTAH Club 84065 See
www.chessprep.org for club activities.
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 (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.
VERMONT
MAR. 12-13, 49th annual New York State Scholastic Championships (out of state welcome) (NY) See New York.
APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, 25th annual Eastern Class Championships (MA)
See Grand Prix.
VIRGINIA JAN. 15-18 OR 16-18, Chesapeake Open (MD) See Grand Prix.
JAN. 29-31 OR 30-31, 54th Annual Baltimore Open (MD) See Grand Prix.
FEB. 6, Kasparov Chess Foundation Presents 8th Annual Greater Mid-Atlantic Scholastic Chess Championships (MD) See Maryland.
FEB. 19-21 OR 20-21, Georgian Peach Open (GA) See Grand Prix.
FEB. 26-28 OR 27-28, George Washington Open See Grand Prix.
JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix.
WASHINGTON
JAN. 23 AND/OR 24, 2016 U.S. Junior Chess Congress (CA-N) 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. WEST VIRGINIA
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FEB. 5-7, Appalachian College Team Tournament Comfort Suites, Bridgeport, WV. EF $25 by Jan 29, 2016/$40 onsite. 5 Rd team-modified SS G/90;+30. Rd Time Feb 5 7pm; Feb 5-7 9AM/3PM. Prizes 1st overall team trophy, 1st place WV Team trophy, Overall
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