See previous issue for TLAs appearing July 1-14


DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 25th annual North American Open (NV)


See Grand Prix. California, Northern


JULY 3-5 OR 4-5, 2015 Sacramento Chess Championship See Grand Prix.


JULY 10-11; JULY 24-25; AUG. 7-8; AUG. 21-22, Achievements Academy- Tournaments & Chess Camp Achievements Academy Chess Club, 7027 Village Pkwy., Dublin, CA 94568. Tournament (USCF Rated) dates: July 10-11, July 24-25, Aug 7-8, Aug 21-22. EF: GM and IM and Expert are Free, Swiss $25, Quad $15. Sections: Open: R2000+ $$Gtd $100, R1500-1999 $$Gtd $75. Quad for U1500: Trophies to first place/medals to all 3 for each quad. Rds.: Swiss: 2 games: 1st -12noon; 2nd round at 4pm on July 11 & 25, Aug 8 & 22. Quad: 1st round at 4pm, rest ASAP, on July 10 & 24, Aug 7 & 21. G/60 d5 for Swiss, G/30 d5 for Quad. Register or pay online/in person/mail- in. Questions: aachessclub@yahoo.com; 925-812-3737; www.Achieve ments-Academy.com. Chess Camp: July/August Summer Chess Camps at Achievements Academy in Dublin California. Grand Master, IM, NM, FIDE Master and more. Simul, lecture, game analysis. Weekly chess camp from June 15 till August 21.


JULY 12, Fremont DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538 (not Cupertino, CA 95014). Prizes: $1,250 b/40. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-50, u2100 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1700 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Jul 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg. 8:30-8:45. Rds.: 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 47, Econ 32 w 1/2 prz. after 7/9 +15, playup +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 7/2. Information: web: BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W.


JULY 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S)


See Grand Prix.


JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, Bay Area Chess GM Melikset Khachiyan Championship See Grand Prix.


JULY 19, Bay Area Cupertino Quads Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27, 42 after 7/17. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


JULY 19, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies to players w + score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 7/17. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


JULY 25, Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22, 37 after 7/23. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature.


JULY 25, Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to players w + score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 22, 37 after 7/23. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature.


USCF Junior Grand Prix! JULY 25-26, Hans Poschmann Memorial 4-SS, 30/90; SD/60 d5. 40955 Fremont Blvd., Fremont CA, 94538. $$B 60 paid entries (not counting unrated entries ). Three Sections: Open $300-210 U2200 $200-100; A/B $200-150 U1800 $145-100; Reserve $200-150 U1400 $145-100 Unrated players in the Reserve can win a maximum of $100 All, EF: postmarked by 7/20 $60, $70 at site. USCF memb. req’d. May play up for add’l $10 per section. Reg.: Sat 7/25 9:00-9:45am. RDS.: Sat 10:00-3:30; Sun 10:00-3:30; One 1/2 pt bye available if requested in advance (bye in rds. 3 or 4 must be requested before rd 1). 2015 July Supplement, CCA minimums and Directors dis- cretion will be used to place players as accurately as possible. Please bring clocks and equipment. INFO: Ken Zowal (510)-623-9935, Email: kenneth.zowal@sbcglobal.net or richardkoepcke@yahoo.com Ent: Ken Zowal, P.O. Box 3211, Fremont, CA 94539. No Phone entries.


JULY 26, Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 2, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27, 42 after 7/29. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


AUG. 2, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies to players w + score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 7/29. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


AUG. 2, Bay Area Chess Grand Prix Super Swiss (4SS, G/61 d5) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 8, Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22, 37 after 8/6. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature.


AUG. 8, Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to players w + score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 22, 37 after 8/6. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature.


AUG. 8, Foster City Luper$wiss (3SS, G/90 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Foster City, CA 94404. Prizes: $1,250 b/40. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-50, u2100 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1700 50- 50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Aug 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-12:50-4:15. EF: 43, Ecn 29 w 1/2 prz. after 8/5 +15, playup +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 8/1. Info: BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W.


AUG. 8, Sacramento Chess4Less Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22, 37 after 8/6. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


AUG. 8, Sacramento Luper Swiss (3SS, G/90 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova CA 95670. Prize: $900 b/36. 1700+: $200-100, u1900 100-50. u1700: $200-100, u1600 100, u1400 50. Aug 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-12:50-4:15. EF: 43, Econ 29 1/2 prz., after 8/5 +15, playup +15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 8/1. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W.


AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International (note date change) (MD) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 9, Bay Area Fremont Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27, 42 after 8/7. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


AUG. 9, Bay Area Fremont Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies to players w + score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 8/7. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


AUG. 14-16 OR 15-16, 6th annual Central California Open See Grand Prix.


AUG. 15, Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22, 37 after 8/12. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature.


AUG. 15, Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to players w + score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 22, 37 after 8/12. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature.


AUG. 16, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27, 42 after 8/13. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


AUG. 16, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies to players w + score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 8/13. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


AUG. 23, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27, 42 after 8/20. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


AUG. 23, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies to players w + score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 8/20. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


AUG. 29, Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22, 37 after 8/26. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature.


AUG. 29, Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to players w + score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 22, 37 after 8/26. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature.


AUG. 30, Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) See Grand Prix.


SEPT. 5-7 OR 6-7, 2015 CalChess State Championship (Labor Day) See Grand Prix.


DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 25th annual North American Open (NV)


See Grand Prix. California, Southern


The Los Angeles Chess Club The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710 * www.LA ChessClub.com; Contact: Mick@LAChessClub.com; Saturdays: 10am- 10 pm (Beg & Interm. classes + 2 Tournaments). Sundays: 11-7 & 1-5 pm (Junior class + 2 Tournaments) – Details on our web site. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm (Advance Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025. (4 blocks W of 405, SW corner of Santa Monica& Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant) Group Classes * Tourna- ments * Private (1:1) Lessons.


JULY 4, LACC - 4th of July Blitz Festival (BLZ) 7DSS, G/5 d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). Blitz-rated. No prizes $10. Siblings 1/2. Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: $250 Guaranteed! 1st: $100; 2nd: $50; 3rd: $25; 4th: $15; U1800: $30; U1600 $30. Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Info: 310/795- 5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


USCF Junior Grand Prix! JULY 4&5, 18&19, LACC - Saturday & Sunday G/61 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $55 ($35 LACC memb; No prizes 1/2; spouses/siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. 1-day option: $30/$20. Prizes: 1/2 collec- tions. Parking: Free at BoA & basement. Information: 310/795-5710 or web: www.LAChessClub.com.


JULY 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC - Sat Nite Blitzathon (BLZ) 7DSS, G/5 d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). Blitz-rated. No prizes $10.


Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


JULY 4, 11, 25, LACC - Every Saturday Chess 4 JRS 3 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No prize 1/2, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; done by 5pm. Prizes: Trophies & medals; everyone receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Free pizzas & juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com orMick@LAChessClub.com.


JULY 5, 12, 26, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 JRS 3 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No prize 1/2, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; done by 5pm. Prizes: Trophies & medals; everyone receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Free Pizzas & Juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com orMick@LAChessClub.com.


JULY 11-12, 2015 Emmanuel Lasker Memorial See Grand Prix.


USCF Junior Grand Prix! JULY 13, 20, 27, AUG. 3, Monday Evenings 4-SS, G/1:55 (5 sec. delay). Santa Monica Bay Chess Club, St. Andrew’s Church 11555 National Blvd., WLA, CA 90064, (2 blks East of Barrington Ave.). Cash prizes. EF: $10 to Club members, $25 to non-members. Reg.: 7-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:10-11:00 p.m. USCF rated, memb. req. Free parking lot behind church. Free coffee. INFO: 310/827-2789


JULY 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th annual Pacific Coast Open See Grand Prix.


JULY 18-19, 1st Summer Chess Camp & Tournament 3 Sections: >1000, <1000, <500. EF: 2 days $199; 1 day $100; second child 1/2, 25% off new LACC members, $10 off if preregistered for 2 days by 7/17; $5 for 1 day. Reg.: Sat 9-10 am. Tournament: G/30 d0. Schedule: Day 1(Beginner/ Intermediate): 12-1: Tactics I; 1-2: Tourney (Rd. 1); 2-2:30: Pizza & juice break (free); 2:30-3:30: Tourney (Rd. 2); 3:30-4:30: Tourney Rd. 3); 4:30-5:30: Analyzing games. Schedule: Day 2 (Intermediate/ Advanced): 12-1: Tactics II; 1-2: Tourney (Rd. 4); 2-2:30: Pizza & juice break (free); 2:30-3:30: Tourney (Rd. 5); 3:30- 4:30: Tourney Rd. 6); 4:30-5:30: Analyzing games. Ent: LACC, Box 251774, LA, CA 90025. Prizes: Certificate of Completion and an advance chess book! Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710; Mick@LAChessClub.com or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free in basement.


JULY 19, Pacific Coast Open Sunday Quad 3RR, G/25 d5. Sheraton Hotel, Agoura Hills (see Pacific Coast Open). EF: $20, at site only, no checks. $50 1st prize each section. Reg. ends 1:45 pm, rds. 2:00, 3:00, 4:00.


JULY 26, 2015 Westwood Summer Open See Grand Prix.


AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International (note date change) (MD) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 14-16 OR 15-16, 6th annual Central California Open (CA-N) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 15-16, 2015 Greater California Scholastic Chess Champion- ship Sponsor: Kasparov Chess Foundation. Site: Maple Park Community Center, 820 East Maple St., Glendale, CA 91205. Sections: JV K-3 Under 600, JV K-6 Under 900, JV K-8 Under 1200, K-12 Under 1500, K-12 Open. Prizes/Trophies: $2000 Gift Card Prize Fund and 60 trophies will be awarded (Top 12 each section). JV Sections: 5 Double Rounds, G/25 d5 (Everyone plays one game as White and one game as Black each round against players with approximately the same number of wins and losses after each round). JV Schedule: Saturday: 10:00 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.; 12:30p.m. (Trophy ceremony at 3pm). K-12 Sec- tions: 6 rounds G/55 d5. K-12 Schedule: Saturday: 10:00 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.; 12:30p.m.; 3:00 p.m. (Trophy ceremony at 5:15pm) Byes: 1/2 point byes available for all rounds but must be requested before the start of the previous round. EF: $60 if received before August 5th. ($75 if received later or on site Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. only). No telephone entries. After 9:45 a.m., entrees will be given a 1/2 point bye the first round. New players or those with expired U.S. Chess Federation memberships must also pay USCF fee on site. Advance Entries: www.westvalleychessclub.com. Mail Entries: “ACA” 411 N. Jackson St., Apt# 101, Glendale, CA 91206 . Make checks payable to American Chess Academy. Information:www.achessacademy. org or email artmik@charter.net. Food & Beverage tickets for sale at event. Contact: Armen (818) 640-5974 or email Armen at americanches- sacademy@gmail.com.


WARNING!


THE USE OF A CELL PHONE IN THE TOURNAMENT ROOM IS PROHIBITED! AT MOST TOURNAMENTS! IF YOUR CELL PHONE RINGS IN A ROOM WITH GAMES IN PROGRESS, YOU COULD BE SEVERELY PENALIZED, MAYBE EVEN FORFEITED! TURN IT OFF!


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