July 2015

Tournament Life / July

JULY 12, FCA Sunday G/60 Quads 3RR. G/60 d5. 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prizes: Trophy or ($)65% per Quad. EF: $10(trophy),$20(cash). Reg.:11:00-11:45pm. Rounds: 12:00, 2:00, 4:00. Info: frank@frankschess.com, 201-961-4029.

JULY 16, 3rd Thursday Quads 3 RR, G/30 d5. Quads grouped by rating. All the King’s Men Chess & Games Center (Just 22 mins. from Center City Philadelphia), 62 S. Broad- way, Pitman, NJ. 856-582-8222. Prizes: $25 1st per quad. Unr. cannot win more than $10. EF: $12.50, members $10. Reg.: 6-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8-9 pm. Info: cs@ATKMchessSets.com. All: Visa/MC/Disc/Amex OK w/$1surcharge. Bring a clock!

JULY 17, FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania (BLZ) RR, G/5 d2. 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prizes(b/20): $125, Class prize based on entries. EF: $10. Reg.: 7:00-7:30pm. Rd. 1: 7:45. Info: frank@frankschess.com, 201-961-4029.

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

JULY 18, 3rd Saturday Quads 3-RR. G/55 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Reg.: 12:15- 12:50 p.m. Rds.: 1:00, 3:15, 5:30 p.m. Info: chessmates@chessmates nj.com, 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429.

JULY 18, Central Jersey Chess Tournament Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 6 sections: 4 rated, 2 unrated. Open, U1200: K-12, 3SS, G/40 d5. U900, U600: K-8, 4SS, G/25 d5. Intermediate (K-6), Beginners (K-2): 4SS, unrated, no clocks. Tro- phies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and top school or club team per section, medals to all! $35 pre-reg online by 7/16, $45 on-site. Reg.: 1:15-1:45, sections end between 4-6pm. Full details & pre-reg at njchess.com.

JULY 19, Sunday Quads 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $20, $15 members. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 p.m. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: chessmates@chessmatesnj.com, 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429.

JULY 25, Hamilton Chess Club Quads 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave., Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. Contact email: hamiltonchessclub.com. W.

JULY 26, FCA Summer Swiss 4SS, G/65 d5. FCA, 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prizes(b/20): $150,$100,$50,(U1600)$50. Entry Fee: $25(Rec’d by 7/24), $30 at site; (1)1/2 pt. bye any rd. Must notify b/4 rd.1. Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Rounds: 10,12:15,2:30,5. Info: frank@frankschess.com, 201-961-4029.

JULY 26, Sunday Quads 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $20, $15 members. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 p.m. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: chessmates@chessmatesnj.com, 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429.

JULY 26, Westfield G/45 Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 Members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: John Moldovan email: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com.

JULY 31-AUG. 2 OR AUG. 1-2, 5th Annual Potomac Open (MD) See Grand Prix.

AUG. 1, 1st Saturday Quads 3-RR. G/55 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Reg.: 12:15- 12:50 p.m. Rds.: 1:00, 3:15, 5:30 p.m. Info: chessmates@chessmatesnj. com, 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429.

AUG. 1, Central Jersey Chess Tournament Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 6 sections: 4 rated, 2 unrated. Open, U1200: K-12, 3SS, G/40 d5. U900, U600: K-8, 4SS, G/25 d5. Intermediate (K-6), Beginners (K-2): 4SS, unrated, no clocks. Tro- phies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and top school or club team per section, medals to all! $35 pre-reg online by 7/30, $45 on-site. Reg.: 1:15-1:45, sections end between 4-6pm. Full details & pre-reg at njchess.com.

AUG. 2, Sunday Quads 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $20, $15 members. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 p.m. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: chessmates@chessmatesnj.com, 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429.

AUG. 2, Westfield G/45 Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 Members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: John Moldovan email westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- 1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com

USCF Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 5, 12, 19, 26, Wednesday G/90 4-SS. G/85 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. 1 game per week. EF: $40, $30 members. Prize Fund: $210 b/8 paid entries. Prizes: $100-60, U1800 $50. More prizes if 10+ paid entries. Reg.: 6:45-7:25 p.m. Rds.: 7:30 p.m. on the dates listed. 2 byes allowed. Must commit prior to round 3. Info: chessmates@chessmatesnj.com, 732- 499-0118, 760-583-8429.

AUG. 8, Dr. Luzviminda Machan Open 4-SS. G/40 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $40, members $30. Prize Fund: 70% of EF. Prizes: 1st, 2nd & Under prize, based on 8 players. Minimum $80 to 1st. More or larger prizes if there are more entries. Reg.: 12:15-12:50 p.m. Rds.: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, 6:15 p.m. Byes: 2 byes allowed, must commit prior to round 3. Info: chessmates@chessmatesnj.com, 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429.

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

AUG. 9, Bergen County August Junior (Under 16) Open 4SS, G/30 d5 .FCA, 271 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia, NJ 07605. Prizes: Trophies Top 5. Entry Fee: $15; (1)1/2 pt. bye any rd. Must notify b/4 rd.1. Reg.: 11:00-11:45. Rounds: 12,1,2,3. Info: frank@frankschess.com, 201-961- 4029.

AUG. 9, Sunday Quads 3-RR. G/25 d5. 75 East Cherry St., Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $20, $15 members. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Reg.: 3:00-3:25 p.m. Rds.: 3:30, 4:40, 5:50 p.m. Info: chessmates@chessmatesnj.com, 732-499-0118, 760-583-8429.

AUG. 9, Westfield G/45 Quads 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 Members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: John Moldovan: west- fieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com.

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.

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

A State Championship Event! SEPT. 5, New Jersey Scholastic K-8 Championship 5-SS, G/30 d5. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. If staying, for chess rate, please make reservations at https://aws. passkey.com/event/13779489/owner/1459369/home. Phone: 973-647- 1234, mention NJ Chess. Free parking, public transportation to NYC, Phila. walking distance, 30 restaurants, shops and parks within 5 minute stroll. In three sections: Under 1200, Under 900, Under 600. Trophies to Top Ten in each section. Registration: Saturday, September 5, 11am -12noon. Rounds: 12:30pm, then ASAP. EF: $30 if postmarked by Sep- tember 1st. $40 cash at site. One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested with entry fee. September Rating Supplement used. Entries: Noreen Davisson, 6 Red Barn Ln., Randolph, NJ 07869. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number, grade level and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. Register online at register.njscf.org for $32 by September 3, 2015. Ques- tions to noreen@deanofchess.com. W.

SEPT. 5-7 OR 6-7, 68th Annual New Jersey Open Championship See Grand Prix.

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

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

OCT. 30-NOV. 1 OR OCT. 31-NOV. 1, 6th annual Boardwalk Open See Grand Prix.

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

New Mexico See Grand Prix.

New York

USCF Junior Grand Prix! JULY 9, 16, 23, 30, 5th Long Island CC Summer Open 4SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $85-60. Top U-2000, U-1500/unr. $45 ea. EF: $30(cash). Non-LICC members +$10. Reg.: 7:15-7:30 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-4. Info: www.lichessclub.com. Skittles rm.

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

USCF Junior Grand Prix! JULY 13, 20, 27, AUG. 3, 10, 17, Marshall FIDE Mondays U1800 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100. U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25): $200-150-100. U1500: $100-50. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15- 6:45pm. Rd: 7pm each Mon. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. 23 W. 10th St., NYC, 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.

137th annual NY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Sept 4-7, 5-7 or 6-7 at Albany Marriott

America’s oldest annual event - $13,000 guaranteed 6 round Labor Day weekend Swiss in 5 sections; you play only those in your

section. Choice of 4-day, 3-day or 2-day schedule (no 2-day Open Section), all merge and compete for same prizes. $102 room rates, free parking, free airport shuttle.

Open Section: Prizes $1500-700-500-300, state title and $100 bonus to

top NY resident, top U2300/Unr $800-400. GPP: 100. 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. Unrated prize limits: $200 in U1200, $400 U1500, or $600 U1800. MIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZES: $500-300-200.

FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com.

USCF Junior Grand Prix! JULY 15-19, 8th NY International - CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION 9-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30. Only open to players currently rated 2000+ (USCF or FIDE). FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes. FIDE rated. Prizes $9,000 unconditionally guaranteed! $4000-2000-1000, U2400 FIDE: $1000-500, U2300 FIDE $500. Entry Fee: $200. Players not rated USCF or FIDE over 2200: $300. GM’s Free. Local IM’s: $150, foreign IM’s: $100. $25 less: For MCC members & foreign players not taking byes. All $50 more if received after June 30. Schedule: Wed. 7pm, Thurs. – Sun. 11am & 6pm. Byes: 2 byes available, must commit before round 3; limit 1 bye in rounds 8-9. FIDE IM/GM norms possible; must play all rounds. Last year 2 norms were achieved! Playing site: In honor of the Marshall’s 100th year anniversary, the NY International is returning home to 23 W. 10th St. this year. Registration: Call MCC with credit card, mail check, or online. Limited to 70 players! Register early! 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.

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

JULY 21, Marshall Masters See Grand Prix.

USCF Junior Grand Prix! JULY 22, 29, AUG. 5, 12, 19, 26, Marshall Weekly Wednesdays (note date change) 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. U2000: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100. U1700: $100. U1400: ($600 b/25): $250-150-100. U1100: $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. (This TLA supercedes previously published as “Mar- shall Slow Wednesdays”.)

USCF Junior Grand Prix! JULY 23-26, 8th New York International - U2200 SECTION 7-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30. Open to all players rated U2200 and unrated. No FIDE ratings over 2200. USCF Ratings used for pairings and prizes. FIDE Rated. Prizes $8,000 based on 70 paid entries. $3000-2000-1000, U1900: $1000-500, U1600: $500. Entry Fee: $200 if received by June

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

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