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Tournament Life / July


SEPT. 5-7 OR 6-7, 37th Annual Southern California Open See Grand Prix.


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


See Grand Prix. Colorado


JULY 17-19, Kansas Open (KS) See Grand Prix.


USCF Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 1-2, Pikes Peak Open - Manitou Springs, CO 5-SS. Time Control: Rds. 1-2 G/90 d5; Rds. 3-5 G/90 with 30 seconds increment. Manitou Springs City Hall, 606 Manitou Avenue. One open section. EF: $35 if rec’d by 7/28, $40 at site. $5 discount for juniors, seniors, unrateds. Additional $5 discount for Supporting Members of Colorado Springs Chess Club. Cash prizes per entries. Register: 8:30– 9:30 AM. Rounds: 10 AM, 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM Saturday; 9 AM, 3 PM Sunday. Entries to: Richard Buchanan, 1 Sutherland Rd., Manitou Springs, CO 80829. Information: (719) 685 1984 or buckpeace@pcisys.net. CSCA membership required: $15, juniors & seniors $10. OSA Colorado Tour Event.


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


See Grand Prix. Connecticut


JULY 11, Fairfield County Masters & Class Championships See Grand Prix.


JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th Annual Bradley Open See Grand Prix.


JULY 19, Bradley Open Sunday Quad 3RR, G/25 d5. Sheraton Hartford Hotel, Windsor Locks (see Bradley 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.


AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 21-23 OR 22-23, 14th annual Manhattan Open (NY) See Grand Prix.


SEPT. 25-27 OR 26-27, 6th Annual Hartford Open See Grand Prix.


OCT. 30-NOV. 1 OR OCT. 31-NOV. 1, 6th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ)


See Grand Prix.


NOV. 6-8 OR 7-8, 19th Annual Eastern Chess Congress See Grand Prix.


Delaware


OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 2nd annual Washington Chess Con- gress (VA) See Grand Prix.


District of Columbia


AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 47th annual Atlantic Open See Grand Prix.


AUG. 30, Atlantic Open Sunday Quad 3RR, G/25 d5. Westin Washington Hotel (see Atlantic 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.


OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 2nd annual Washington Chess Con- gress (VA) See Grand Prix.


Florida


USCF Junior Grand Prix! Boca Raton Chess Club Friday nights, G/85 d5 Tournament, one game a week for 4 weeks. www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351.


Casselberry Chess Club (Orlando) - Thursday Night Quads Reg.: 6 - 7 pm. G/30 d5. EF: $10, Scholastics $8. Info: casselberrychess- club.com.


USCF Junior Grand Prix! South Florida Chess Club Wednesday’s 6:30-10:30pm. All games are G/85 d5, and they are all 4 round tournaments. www.SouthFloridaChessClub.com. Questions? call 561-573-3677 or email southfloridachessclub@gmail.com.


The Stormont Kings Chess Center in Miami, FL Conducts Private and Group Lessons, Homeschool Activities, Tournaments, Camps, Family Game Nights, Parents Night Out, Casual Chess Play and more! Complimentary Refreshments, Ample Parking, Comfortable Waiting Room, and more! Located at 8353 SW 124 St., Suite 201-A, Miami, FL 33156. Contact Chris Stormont, Phone: 786-303-2437, or Email: chris@ stormontkingschess.com, Web: www.StormontKingsChess.com.


JULY 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Southern Open See Grand Prix.


JULY 26, Southern Open Sunday Quad 3RR, G/25 d5.Wyndham Orlando Resort (see Southern 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.


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


AUG. 15, Cagan Crossings Community Library Tournament Sanctioned event sponsored by Friends of CCC Library. 5SS, G/40 d5. $40 Entry-Cash (or Checks no later than Aug 1, 2015)/ $50 at door, cash only/GM Fees waived for rated tournament. Prizes b/10 paid entries - prizes may increase by pro-rate: $200/100/50. Also Free tournament run concurrently. Medals awarded non-rated tournament winners. Library located at 16729 Cagan Oaks Blvd., Clermont, FL 34714. Location of library is diagonally across Hwy 27 from Walmart and directly across from Lowes store. Please arrive by 9:00am for registration and setup of matches. Contact: Herb Pilgrim at library 352-243-1840 or cell 352-396-1006. Email Herb: librarychessclub@yahoo.com.


AUG. 22, CFCC Tornados at UUU See Grand Prix.


Georgia


JULY 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Southern Open (FL) See Grand Prix.


OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 2nd annual Washington Chess Con- gress (VA) See Grand Prix.


Hawaii See Grand Prix.


Idaho


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


See Grand Prix. Illinois


JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 8th annual Chicago Class See Grand Prix.


JULY 19, Chicago Class Sunday Quad 3RR, G/25 d5. Westin North Shore Hotel (see Chicago Class). EF: $20, at site only, no checks. $50 1st prize each section. Reg. ends 1:45 pm, rds. 2:00, 3:00, 4:00.


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


AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 10th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 29-30, 61st Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) (IA)


See Grand Prix.


SEPT. 5-7 OR 6-7, 2015 Illinois Open State Championship See Grand Prix.


OCT. 9-11 OR 10-11, 24th annual Midwest Class Championships See Grand Prix.


NOV. 13-15 OR 14-15, 24th annual Kings Island Open (OH) See Grand Prix.


Indiana


JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 8th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix.


USCF Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 1-2, 2015 Indiana Class Championships 4SS, G/120 d5. Clarion Hotel, 2930 Waterfront Pkwy., West Dr., Indi- anapolis, IN 46214. Ph: 317-299-8400. HR:$82 (book by July 1). In 6 Sections: Master/Expert, A, B, C, D (See Class E below). May play up one class. Sections combined if necessary. Prizes (50% gtd): $$1700, b/50 paid entries, M/X $250, $150, A,B,C,D $200, $125. Reg.: 8:30-9:45. Rds.: Sat 10-3 & Sun 10-2:30. EF: $40 if rec’d by 7/28, $50 on-site. ISCA Memb. req’d, OSA. 1 bye if before RD.2, NO LAST RD. BYES. Ent: On- line, indianachess.org or mail to: Craig Hines, 613 North Park Dr., Evansville, IN 47710, 812-423-2996, (cell)812-618-8700, July ratings used. Class E: August 1st only. 4SS, G/60 d5. Rds.: 10, 12:30, 3, 5. EF: $20.Trophies 1-10 places.


AUG. 7-9 OR 8-9, Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix.


AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 10th annual Indianapolis Open See Grand Prix.


10th INDIANAPOLIS OPEN Aug 28-30 or 29-30, 2015


$14,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES 5 rounds, 40/110, SD/30, d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10),


Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport. $95 rooms, free parking& airport shuttle. Open Section: Prizes $2000-1000-600-300, clear/tiebreak win $100


bonus, top U2200/Unr $800-400. 100 Grand Prix Points (enhanced). Under 2000: $1400-700-400-200, top Under 1800 (no unr $600-300. Under 1600: $1200-600-300-150, topUnder 1400 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1200: $600-300-150-100, plaque to first 3, top Under 1000,


Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Unrated limit $200 in U1200, $400 U1600, or $600 U2000.


MIXED DOUBLES: $600-400-200.Male/female 2-player combined


score among all sections, different sections OK, must average under 2200. FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue.


AUG. 30, Indianapolis Open Sunday Quad 3RR, G/25 d5. Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport (see Indianapolis 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.


SEPT. 12, South Bend Regional CC Open See Grand Prix.


OCT. 9-11 OR 10-11, 24th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL)


See Grand Prix.


NOV. 13-15 OR 14-15, 24th annual Kings Island Open (OH) See Grand Prix.


Iowa


A State Championship Event! AUG. 28, 2015 Iowa Quick Chess Championship (QC) Open to all. 6-SS, G/10 d2. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E. 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. Reg.: 6 - 7 pm or in advance. Rds.: 7:15pm, 7:45, 8:15, 8:45, 9:15, 9:45. EF: $20 if post- marked by 8/24; $30 On Site; $5 off if out of state. IM and GM Free (EF deducted). Prizes: $280 in PRIZES 1st = $100+Trophy 2nd = $60 U2000 = $40, U1600 = $40, U1200 = $40 (Based on 25 entries). US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On-Site Available. EF: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245 or Register online at https://onlineregistration.cc/ Additional Info: 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.


USCF Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! AUG. 29, 2015 Iowa Reserve Championship Open to U1600. 4-SS, G/75 d5. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E. 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. We will be


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


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