See previous issue for TLAs appearing July 1-14
in the Exhibit Hall of the Conference Center this year!! No more smaller rooms!! Reg.: On site 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: Sat: 10, (Lunch) 1:30, 4:30, & 7:15. EF: $30 if postmarked by 8/24; $40 at Site; Jrs, Srs, and Out of State $5 Off. Prizes: $340 in PRIZES 1st = $140+Trophy 2nd = $90 3rd = $60. US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On-Site Available. IASCA membership required, $10 or OSA. On-Site. EF: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245 or register online at
https://onlineregistration.cc/ Additional Info: Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E. 9th St., Coralville, IA 52241. Chess rate avail- able, $109 only until 8/14/15, rates may increase after this date. Pool, restaurant, more restaurants in walking distance. 319-688- 4000.
AUG. 29, Rated Beginner Open (RBO) Open to U1200 or Unrated. 5-SS, G/30 d5. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E. 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. Reg.: 8:30 am to 10 am. Rds.: Saturday 10:30, 12, 1:30 and ASAP. EF: $17 if postmarked before 8/24; $25 on site. $5 off for out of state. Prize Info: Trophies top 5 overall, U 1000, U800, U600, U400 and Unrated 1st and 2nd. 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/ Addi- tional 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.
AUG. 29-30, 61st Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) See Grand Prix.
OCT. 9-11 OR 10-11, 24th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL)
See Grand Prix. Kansas
JULY 17-19, Kansas Open See Grand Prix.
AUG. 29-30, 61st Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) (IA)
See Grand Prix. Kentucky
East Kentucky Chess Club - Monthly Tournament Check out our website:
http://eastkychess.weebly.com/ or Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/eastkychess. Learn, watch, play and teach..”
JULY 11, Lexington 2nd Saturday Univ. of KY. 3SS, G/45 d5. EF: $20. Prizes: based on 90% of entry fees. Reg.: 11:30 at Patterson Tower. Rds.: 12:00-2:15-4:00. Rated Speed tourn begins at 6pm! Info:
Lexchess.com,
lexchess64@gmail.com.
AUG. 8, Lexington 2nd Saturday Univ. of KY. 3SS, G/45 d5. EF: $20. Prizes: based on 90% of entry fees. Reg.: 11:30 at Patterson Tower. Rds.: 12:00-2:15-4:00. Rated Speed tourn begins at 6pm! Info:
Lexchess.com,
lexchess64@gmail.com.
AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 10th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix.
NOV. 13-15 OR 14-15, 24th annual Kings Island Open (OH) See Grand Prix.
Louisiana
JULY 18-19, 2015 Paul Morphy Open See Grand Prix.
SEPT. 5, 2015 Louisiana Scholastic Kickoff Championship 4-SS, G/30 d5 (Individuals, no teams). Site: Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062. EF: $20 if rec’d by 8/28, $25 at site. Prizes: Trophies and medals (number of trophies depends on pre- registration numbers). 3 USCF-Rated Secs: OPEN, U1000, U500/Unr. 2 Non-Rated Secs: K-3, K-12. All players in Rated Sections must have current USCF membership (may be purchased at site). Byes: One half- point bye allowed - must commit before start of Rd. 2. On-site Reg.: Sat. 9/5, 9-9:30am. Rds.: First Rd. at 10am, other rounds will immed. follow. 30 min. lunch break will be announced. HR: $95, (504) 469-5000, ask for chess rate. Ent/Info: Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654, or email
cajunchess@yahoo.com, (504) 208-9596; or enter on line with credit card at
www.cajunchess.com.
SEPT. 5-7, 2015 Louisiana State Championship See Grand Prix.
Maine
JULY 11-12, 65th New Hampshire Open (NH) See Grand Prix.
AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open (MA)
See Grand Prix.
SEPT. 25-27 OR 26-27, 6th Annual Hartford Open (CT) See Grand Prix.
Maryland
JULY 25, Waldorf Quad #4 3 Rd. Quad, G/90 d5. Waldorf Chess Club, 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Rd., Waldorf, MD 20601. EF: $20. $$GTD: $50. 1st each Quad. Reg.: 8:30 - 9:45 AM. Rds.: 10:00, 2:00, and 5:30. INFO: Roland Thorpe, 301- 752-5169,
strider_08@comcast.net. DIR: 1/2 mile north of Waldorf Park & Ride. Waldorf Chess Club meets regularly from 6-9 pm on Friday evenings.
JULY 31-AUG. 2 OR AUG. 1-2, 5th Annual Potomac Open See Grand Prix.
AUG. 7, 2015 Washington International Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix.
AUG. 8-13 (NOT JULY 25-30), 4th Annual Washington International (note date change) See Grand Prix.
AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 47th annual Atlantic Open (DC) See Grand Prix.
OCT. 7-12, 9-12 OR 10-12, 2nd annual Washington Chess Con- gress (VA) See Grand Prix.
Massachusetts
USCF Junior Grand Prix! JULY 8, 15, 22, 29, AUG. 5, Harlow B. Daly Memorial 5SS, G/100 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Complex, Room C159, Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $10 semi- annual club dues or $1 per game played. Reg.: 6-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: 1-4, limit two. Prizes: chess books to 1st, 2nd, top U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200. Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420,
miriling2@aol.com, 978-345-5011. Website:
www.wachusettchess.org. Air-conditioned site, free parking.
JULY 11-12, 65th New Hampshire Open (NH) See Grand Prix.
JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th Annual Bradley Open (CT) See Grand Prix.
AUG. 1, Boylston Chess Foundation Quads Quads: 3RR, with players grouped in rating order into quads of 4 players each. G/65 d5. Entry fee: $35, $20 for BCF members. Prizes: G$50 First place each quad. Registration: 9:15 to 9:45 am; Rounds: 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:30 pm. No byes or withdrawals or $25 forfeit fee will be imposed. Address: Boylston Chess Foundation, 40 Norris St., Suite B101, Cambridge, MA 02140. Contact: 470-BCF-1919, boylston
chess@gmail.com.
USCF Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 6, 13, 20, 27, Boylston Chess Foundation Thursday Night Swiss 4SS, 40/90 SD/30 d5. Sections: Open & U1800. Entry fee: $35, $20 to BCF members. Free entry to all players rated 2200+. Prizes: $300 based on 25 paid entries: Open $125-$75, U1800 $60-$40. Registration: 6:30pm - 7:00pm. Rounds: 7:15pm. Address: Boylston Chess Foundation, 40 Norris St., Suite B101, Cambridge, MA 02140. Phone: 470-BCF-1919. E-mail:
boylstonchess@gmail.com.
AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open See Grand Prix.
AUG. 16, Continental Open Sunday Quad 3RR, G/25 d5. Host Hotel at Cedar Lake (see Continental 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. 5-7 OR 6-7, 75th New England Open See Grand Prix.
SEPT. 25-27 OR 26-27, 6th Annual Hartford Open (CT) See Grand Prix.
NOV. 6-8 OR 7-8, 19th Annual Eastern Chess Congress (CT) See Grand Prix.
Michigan
JULY 25, Mustard Seed Monster (OH) See Grand Prix.
AUG. 7-9 OR 8-9, Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix.
AUG. 15-16, 2015 U.P. Open See Grand Prix.
AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 10th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) 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.
Minnesota See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix. Mississippi
JULY 24-26 OR 25-26, 23rd annual Southern Open (FL) See Grand Prix.
Missouri
JULY 17-19 OR 18-19, 8th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix.
AUG. 29-30, 61st Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) (IA)
OCT. 9-11 OR 10-11, 24th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL)
JULY 17-19, Kansas Open (KS) See Grand Prix.
AUG. 15, Southern Illinois Summer Open 3SS, Time control: 30/70, then 40/60 d0. No sudden death. EF: $15.00. Prize fund: $300, b/24. 1st $70, 2nd $30; Classes A, B, C, D/E/Unr $50 each. Salem Community Center, 416 Oglesby St., Salem, IL 62881. Reg.: 8:00-9:15. Rounds: 9:30, 1:00, 5:00. Entries: Jim Davies, 7358 Shaftes- bury, St. Louis, MO 63130, 314-721-4967.
jandadavies@sbcglobal.net.
AUG. 28-30 OR 29-30, 10th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix.
AUG. 29, Joplin Summer Open 4SS, G/60 d5. Joplin Holiday Inn, 3615 Range Line Rd., Joplin, MO 64804. 2 Sections, Open: $120-80, U1600 60. U1400: $80-60. 4.0 bonus $20. Sections may be combined for pairing purposes. Prizes: b/25 non- scholastic entries. EF: $30 by 8/28, $40 at door. Scholastic (rating-only) $15 by 8/28, $20 at door. Email entry for lower rate. MCA membership required, OSA. Reg.: 8:00-8:50. Rounds: 9-11:15-2-4:15. Byes: One 1/2 point bye if requested before round 2. Ent:
martin.stahl@joplinchess. org with cash on-site or mailed to Joplin Chess Club, 2609 New Hampshire, Joplin, MO 64804. Checks payable to Martin Stahl. Info:
joplinchess.org,
martin.stahl@
joplinchess.org, 417-483-1554.
AUG. 29-30, 61st Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) (IA)
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.
Montana See Grand Prix.
DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 25th annual North American Open (NV)
Nebraska
JULY 17-19, Kansas Open (KS) See Grand Prix.
AUG. 1-2, National State Games of America Chess Tournament - Lincoln, Nebraska USCF Sanctioned and rated, but no USCF membership required. OPEN: 5rd SS, G/120 d5; Open, U 1800, U1600 (August 1-2, 2015). RESERVE: 5rd SS, G/60 d5; Reserve Class B/C, Class D, Class E and below (U 1200), and Unrated (August 1, 2015). JUNIOR OPEN: 4rd SS, G/40 d5 (Under age 19) (August 1, 2015). SCHOLASTIC: 5rd SS, G/30 d5; (Under age 13 and rated under 1200) Class E, Class F, Class G, Class H, Under 400, Unrated (August 1, 2015). EF: Determined by section and date of entry. Early entry fees: Open $30, Reserve $25, Junior $19, Scholastic $18. No entry fee for GMs or IMs. All entries online only. No byes in second half of event. Entry to:
www.SGA2015.com/chess. Questions:Mike Gooch: mdgooch
22@gmail.com or (402) 333-0722. NOTE: Youth players who play in the OPEN section can be recognized for “Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix” points provided they are a current member of the USCF.
AUG. 29-30, 61st Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) (IA)
See Grand Prix.
Nevada See Grand Prix.
JULY 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 20th annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S)
AUG. 14-16 OR 15-16, 6th annual Central California Open (CA-N) See Grand Prix.
OCT. 16-18, 33rd Annual Sands Regency Reno - Western States Open
See Grand Prix.
DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 25th annual North American Open See Grand Prix.
New Hampshire
JULY 11-12, 65th New Hampshire Open See Grand Prix.
AUG. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, 45th annual Continental Open (MA) See Grand Prix.
SEPT. 25-27 OR 26-27, 6th Annual Hartford Open (CT) See Grand Prix.
New Jersey
JULY 11, Fairfield County Masters & Class Championships (CT) See Grand Prix.
JULY 11, Summer U2400 Open Somerset Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset, exit#10, off I-287. 5-SS, G/30 d5. G$$:250-200-150-100-50. 5-0 score gets extra $50. Min- imum $75 b/16 to top Expert, Class A & U1800. No pooling /duplicate prizes. EF: $45 at
entryfeesrus.com or $60 cash at site. Reg. to 9:45am on 07/11. Starts: 10am then a lunch break. Early entries paired Friday. Special $5 refunds to card carries CPNJ members. See
entryfeesrus.com, Info: Ken
acn@goes.com /908-887-3126. W. Web.
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