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https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&even tID=13620024. ADVANCE ENTRY Registration is available at www.car- olinaschessinitiative.com. Alternately, checks can be sent to Walter High, 105 North Crabtree Knoll, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Make checks payable to Carolinas Chess Initiative (CCI). OTHER: One half-point bye available. Byes must be requested before round 2 is paired. Open sec- tion FIDE rated. INFO:Walter High wmhigh@nc.rr.com or Gary Newsom gary.newsom@charlottechesscenter.org. More info including pre-entry lists may be available at carolinaschessinitiative.com. Hotel has a no smok- ing policy including electronic cigarettes. Special Saturday-only U1000 Scholastic Tournament: Saturday, August 29 4SS, G/30 d5. Rounds 10:30-12-2-3:30. In two sections, determined on-site based on entries. Tro- phies to top 10 in each section. USCF rated. EF: $20 in advance $25 on- site.


A Heritage Event! USCF Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 29-30, IOWA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 61st Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier. 5-SS, G/90, i30. Accelerated pairings may be used in Rounds 1-2. IASCA Super GP Qualifier. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E. 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. We will be in the Exhibit Hall of the Conference Center this year!! No more small rooms!! Reg.: 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: Sat 10, 2:30, & 7:30; Sun 9:30 & 2:30. EF: $57 if postmarked before 8/24; $69 at site. IM & GM free-EF deducted from any prize, Jrs. & Sr. $10 off, $10 off Out of state residents. Prize Info: Prizes: ($1900 b/65 Top 3 Gtd) 550+T-300-150 U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 150/75 each. US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On Site Available. IASCA membership required, ($10 or Out of State Accepted (OSA). On-Site Available. Send Entry Fee to: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245 or register online at https://onlineregistration.cc/ Additional Info: USCF and FIDE Rated!! Byes: Bye available Rounds 1- 3 if requested prior to start of round. Rounds 4-5 only if requested prior to tournament starting. USCF – August 2015 Rating List will be used for pairing purposes. FIDE rules will be used. Head Floor TD will be Bill Broich. Call 319-321-5435 or mcapron243@mchsi.com Directions: Take I-80 to exit 242, go south to 9th street, take a left and follow to the end of 9th street and you are there! The Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Chess rate available, $109 only until 8/14/15, rates may increase after this date. Pool, restaurant, more restaurants in walking distance. 319-688- 4000.


AUG. 29-30, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 Marshall MEGA Tournament 12-SS, G/25 d5. $1,150 Gtd: $450-250, U2200: $150, U1900: $150, U1600: $150. EF: $90, MCC Mbrs $60. GMs Free, Mbr EF reduced from prizes. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:15-2:30-4:00-5:15-6:30pm each day. Four byes available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


USCF Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 29-30, TEXAS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) 2015 DCC Fide Open X 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richard- son, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open: $$875G. FIDE and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules for pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Note that Foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st round in order to play. Note that USA Players with no FIDE ID must disclose their email address.$$ $500-$250-$125. EF: $80, Senior/Hcap/Additional Family Member $55. Small appearance fee to the First three GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds to get appearance fee (appearance fee might be deducted from prize). Reserve: Open to players rated below 2000 USCF. This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated and uses USCF rules. EF: $40. The Reserve give back 10% in prizes and if at least 8 paid entries and if there is a clear winner, then that winner receives free entry to next DCC Fide Open. In the reserve section, Tour- nament reserves the right to use Fide rules on electronic devices and on starting White’s clock at start of a round and to use FIDE pairing rules. Both: Reg.: 8/29 from 9:45–10:15am. Rds.: Sat 10:45am-3:10pm- 7:16pm, Sun 9:45 am-2:10pm. One half point Bye allowed if requested before end of round rd. 2 and before getting full point bye. Withdrawals and zero point last round byes are not eligible for prizes. Note that house players (if required) must pay $2 per round and be USCF members. ENT: Make/mail Checks payable to Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036-4719. Info: 214-632- 9000, info@dallaschess.com. FIDE.


AUG. 30, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) Courtyard Marriott Cupertino, CA 95014. Prizes: $1,500 b/55. 60% guar. 1900+: $300-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100-50, u1600 50- 50. u1500: $200-100-50, u1200 50-50. Aug 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8- 8:45. Rds.: 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 47, Econ 32 w 1/2 prz. after 8/27 +15, playup +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 8/20. Info: BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W.


SEPT. 4, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 2nd annual New York State Blitz Championship (BLZ) Out of state welcome; NYS blitz title to top NYS resident, on tiebreak if necessary. 5SS, G/5 d0, double round, 10 games, Albany Marriott (see NY State Championship). $$ 1000 guaranteed: $300-150-100, U2000/Unr $160-80, U1700/Unr $140-70. EF: $40, NYSCA members $35, at site only, no checks. Free to GMs; $40 deducted from prize. Reg. ends 8 pm, rds. 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10, 10:30. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes.


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A State Championship Event! SEPT. 4-6, ALABAMA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 Alabama State Chess Championship - 62nd Annual 6SS, G/120 d5. Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209. PREMIERE (1600+/UNR, $1,950 $$Gtd): $500-325-250-175, A: 225-150, B: 225-150. RESERVE (U1600; $1,300 $$Gtd): $350-200- 150-100, D: 150-100, U1200: 150-100. EF: $50, if Postmarked by August 29, 2015. Onsite Reg.: $60. Rds.: Fri: 6pm; Sat: 9:15-2-6:30; Sun: 8:30- 2. Byes: Rds. 1-5; request before Rd. 2. Scholastic Side Events: Individual Tnmt: 4 Sections, Trophies: Top 2 Individuals; Medals: 3rd-5th; EF: $20. Team Tnmt: 3 Sections, Trophies: Top 2 Teams. EF: $40, Late/On- Site: $20 more, Rds.: 9:15-10:45-1-2:30-4. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess, LLC 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204-202, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: CaesarChess@gmail.com; website: www.Ala bamaChess.com; www.CaesarChess.com.


USCF Junior Grand Prix! SEPT. 4-6, 5-6 OR 6, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Marshall September Grand Prix - FIDE Rated 5-SS, 40/90 SD30 +30. FIDE Rated. $800 Gtd: $300-150-100. U2200: $125; U1900 $125. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. GMs Free. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12-5:30pm. 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. Request by rd. 3. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- 477-3716.


A Heritage Event! USCF Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! SEPT. 4-6, TENNESSEE TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 2015 Tennessee Open Championship 5SS, G/120 d5. Roaden University Center, Tennessee Tech University, 1000 N. Dixie Ave., Cookeville, TN 37416. $$Gtd. $3000 Prize fund. Sec- tions: OPEN $400-250-200, Exp. $200-150, Class A $175-125, Class B $150-75 AMATEUR (U1600) $225-175-150, Class D $125-75 Class E $100-75, Class F+below $100-75, UNR* $100-75. EF: $55 post marked by 08/28 ($65 at site) online by 9/02. (UNR eligible for UNR prize only), youth and scholastic members for trophy only $30 ($40), IM and GM Free entry ($55 taken from prize of $200 or more). On site reg. Fri 5:00 – 6:00 pm CDT Sat 7:30-8:30 am CDT, USCF and TCA Dues req. OSA Rnds.: (CDT) Rnd. 1 Fri 7:00 PM or Sat 10:00 AM. Rnd. 2-5 Sat 2:30, 7:00, Sun. 9:00, 2:00. Hotel: Country Inn and Suites, 1151 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville, TN 38506, (931) 525-6668 ask for Chess rate. Enter on-line at TNCHESS.US or mail to: Chris Prosser, 733 Long Hunter Ct., Nashville, TN 37217 or RegionIII@aol.com, 615-426-7105. W.


A Heritage Event! USCF Junior Grand Prix! SEPT. 4-7, 5-7 OR 6-7, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) 137th annual NY State Championship Out of state welcome. 6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option in U2100 & below, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd., Albany 12205 (Thruway Exit 24, I-87 north to Wolf Rd., Exit 4). Luxurious hotel with indoor/outdoor pool, sauna, fitness center, free parking, free airport shuttle, many restaurants in area. $$G 13,000. In 5 sections. Open: $1500-700-500-300, top U2300/Unr $800-400. State title and $100 bonus to top NYS resident (both decided on tiebreak if tied). Under 2100: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1900 $400. Under 1800: $1000-500- 300-200, top Under 1600 $400. Under 1500: $800-400-200-100, top Under 1300 $300. Under 1200: $500-300-200-100, trophy to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $500-300-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Unratedmay not win over $200 in U1200, $400 U1500 or $600 U1800. Top 4 sections EF: $98 online at chessaction.com by 9/2, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/31 (entry only, no questions), 4-day $109, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 if check mailed by 8/26, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. Under 1200 Section EF: All $30 less than top 4 sections EF. All: Online entries $7 less to NYSCA members (NYSCA dues $12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess or $20/yr with 4 issues; join or renew together with entry.) Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60, all sections but Open. GMs free, $90 deducted from prize. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 6 pm, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 10 am, rds. Sun 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6, Mon 10 & 3:30, no 2-day schedule in Open. Bye: all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $102-102, 800-443-8952, 518-458-8444, reserve by 8/27 or rate may increase. NYSCA meeting 9 am Sun. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction. com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). NYS Blitz Championship Fri 8:30 pm, enter by 8 pm.


A Heritage Event! USCF Junior Grand Prix! SEPT. 4-7 OR 5-7, TEXAS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) 81st Annual Southwest Open 7SS. Doubletree DFW Airport North, 4441 W. John Carpenter Fwy., Irving, TX 75063. $$ 8,950 b/175 full entries, 75% Gtd. 3 Sections and


scholastic side events: Open: (This section is FIDE rated and uses FIDE rules. USCF rules/ratings used for awarding prizes. Players not at the board within 60 minutes of the start of the round will forfeit game.) Rounds 1-3 G/90 with 30 sec. increment, rounds 4-7 G/120 with 30 sec. increment. Note, please check tournament website for rules about FIDE registration. $$ 1,000-500-250, 2200-2399 $700, U2200 $700-350. Reserve: U2000. Rounds 1-3 G/90 with 30 sec. increment, rounds 4-7 G/120 with 30 sec increment. $$ 800-400-200. B $600-300-150, U1600 $500-250-125. Novice: U1400 and Unrated. Rounds 1-3 G/90 with 30 sec. increment, rounds 4-7 G/120 with 30 sec. increment. $$ $500-250- 125, E $400-200, U1000 $300-150 Unrated $200. All 3: TCA membership required. Other states accepted. EF: $89 if received by 8/21, else $99. $82 Junior(U19) if received by 8/26 else $90 (juniors count as 90% toward base), Senior (over 65)/Handicap/Additional family participant $53 if received by 8/26 else $65 (Senior/Handicap/Additional family participant counts 60% toward base). Add $5 for CC phone entries; pre- reg. requires pre-payment. After 9/2/15 all registration and changes on site only; all changes including withdrawals, $10 after 9/2/15. 4 day: Reg. Friday 9/4, 6:15 pm-7:15. Rds. Fri.: 7:45, Sat.: 2:30 pm - 7:30, Sun.: 10:45 am - 5:00 pm, Mon.: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. 3 day: Reg. Sat. 9/5, 9- 9:30 am, Rd. 1 at 10 am then merge with 4 day. Foreign Unrated must play in Open section. Registrations that do not indicate 4 or 3 day schedule will be put in the 3 day. HR: $89/89/89/89, 972-929-8181or 800-222-8733 reserve by 8/18 and ask for Dallas Chess Club rate. $89 rate includes continental breakfast for up to 4 people staying in room. Upgrade to full Breakfast at special price of $7.99 (upgrade must be done at hotel check in). Up to two 1/2-pt byes available if requested before end of rd. 2, but byes for both rd. 6 AND 7 not permitted. Tour- nament reserves the right to use an analog clock with equivalent time control under special circumstances (not in open section). Texas Chess Association meeting on Sunday 9/6 at 9:00 am. K-12 Scholastic on Saturday, 9/5. 5-SS, G/30 d5, EF: $31 by 8/26, $45 after; Pre-reg. requires pre-payment. After 9/2/15 all registration and changes on site only; all changes $10 after 9/2/15. No refunds after 9/2/15, $10 handling fee for refunds before 9/2/15. Entries do not count toward base in Open, Reserve and Novice. Registration: 8:15-8:45 am, Rd. 1 at 9:30 am, rest ASAP with small lunch break. Sections: K-12 Championshipand K-12 U1000. Prizes: Trophies to top 12 individuals, five teams in each section. K-12 U1000 also top three unrateds. Medals to those who do not win a trophy. ALL: Ent: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: Barb Swafford, 214-632- 9000, email: info@dallaschess.com, web: www.dallaschess.com. FIDE. JGP for Non scholastic side events.


USCF Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! SEPT. 5-7, LOUISIANA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 2015 Louisiana State Championship 7-SS, G/90 i30. FIDE Rated. Site: Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062, (504) 469-5000. EF: $80 if rec’d by 8/28, $90 at site; LCA Memb. req’d ($15 Adult, $5 Schol.), OSA. Prizes: $4000 b/100, 50% Gtd. One Section: Open: $1000 + plaque-500-250; U2000: $500-250; U1800: $400-200; U1600: $350-150; U1300/Unr: $300-100. Reg.: Sat. 9/5, 8:30-9am. Rds.: Sat.: 9:30-3; Sun.: 9:30-2:30-7:30; Mon.: 9:30-2:30. Business meeting: Sat. 9/5, 2pm. HR: $95, (504) 469-5000, ask for chess rate. State Blitz Championship: Sat. 9/5 (USCF Blitz Rated), 7 Rd-Double SS (play each opponent as black and white), G/5 d0. EF: $20 if mailed by 8/28, $25 at site; $5 discount if also entering State Championship. LCA Memb. req’d, OSA. Prizes: $400 b/30, 50% Gtd. (one section) Open: $100 + plaque to top Louisiana resident-50. U2000: $80, U1800: $70, U1600: $60, U1300: $40 (USCF Regular Ratings Used for Pairings & Prizes). Reg: 7-7:45pm (after second round of state champi- onship). Rds.: Round 1 at 8pm, other rounds follow each other immediately, should end around 11pm. Only three electronic notation devices may be used in the tournament: Monroi, eNotate, or Plycount, and they must remain on top of the table at all times. The TD has the right to inspect your notation device at any time before, during, or after your games. No other electronic devices of any kind are allowed in the tournament hall, including lap top computers, PDAs, ipads/ipods, cell phone watches, headphones, etc., and cell phones must be turned off. Ent/Info: Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654, or email cajun chess@yahoo.com, (504) 208-9596; or enter on line with credit card at www.cajunchess.com.


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SEPT. 5-7 OR 6-7, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 2015 CalChess State Championship (Labor Day) 6SS, 40/120 sd30 d5 (2-day opt rounds 1-3 G/61 d5). SFO Airport Hyatt Regency, 1333 Bayshore Hwy., Burlingame, CA 94010. Room: $145. Prize: $20,000 b/249 (70% Guar). 6 sections. Open (2200+) FIDE rated: $2500- 1500-800-300-200, u2300 200 100. Expert: 1,500-1,000-600-200. A: 1,200- 900-500-200. B: 1,200-900-500-200. C: 1,200-900-500-200. DE: $1,000- 500-300-100 u1200 $500-200-100. Unr capped at 300 exc in Open. Unr: Trophy 1st. Trophy to top finisher (State Champion) in ea section. EF: $134 by 9/1. 154 on site. Unr 50 in DE or in the Master section for reg EF. $5 disc to CalChess mems. USCF mem reqd. Play-up fee: $25 per section above rating. Refund fee: $25. GM/IM free by 8/28 (EF subtr from prize). Reg.: Sat 9-9:30am, Sun 8:30-9am. Rds.: 3-day Sat 10 3:30; Sun 11 5; Mon 10 3:30. 2-day Sun 9:30 12 2:30 5; Mon 10 3:30. Merge at Rd. 4. All compete for the same prizes. 1/2 pt bye(s) in any round(s) if requested in advance (byes Rds. 5 6 must be requested bef Rd. 1). 2015 Sept Supp, CCA min, & TD discretion will be used to place players as accurately as possible. Bring clocks. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/labor, Richard Koepcke 650-224-4938. Ent: Online at BayAreaChess.com/my/labor or mail BayAreaChess 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. No Phone entries. W.


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