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30; $250 in July. $25 less for MCC members. Schedules: 4-day: Thurs. 7pm, Fri. – Sun. 12:30pm & 6pm. 2-day: Sat. 9-10:10-11:20am (G/25 d5) then merge with 4-day. Byes: 2 byes available, must commit before round 3. Playing site: In honor of the Marshall’s 100th year anniversary, the NY International is returning home to 23 W 10th St. this year. Reg- istration: Call MCC with credit card, mail check, or online. Limited to 70 players! Register early! www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


JULY 27, AUG. 3, 17, 24, 103rd Nassau Grand Prix & Qualifying See Grand Prix.


JULY 30, Marshall U2400 Action - NEW! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2100: $75. U1800: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. Reg.: 6:15- 6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- 477-3716.


USCF Junior Grand Prix! JULY 30, AUG. 6, 13, 20, 27, SEPT. 3, Marshall Thursday Open 6-SS, G/90 +30. FIDE Rated ($600 b/25): $250-150. U2100: $125. U1800: $75. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


JULY 31, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix.


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


JULY 31-AUG. 2, AUG. 1-2 OR AUG. 2, Marshall August Grand Prix - FIDE Rated See Grand Prix.


AUG. 1, Marshall U1700 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- 477-3716.


AUG. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tourna- ments! 3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- 442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5.


AUG. 4, Marshall First Tuesday Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $125-75, U2100 $50 U1800 $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GM’s Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchess- club.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


AUG. 5, 12, 19, 26, Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed Night Chess! Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members $3. Reg.: 7-7:25 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org.


AUG. 6, Marshall Thursday Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GM’s Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.mar shallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


USCF Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2nd Long Island CC August 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. Unrated Free! Reg.: 7:15-7:30 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM SHARP ea. Thurs- day. 2 byes 1-4. Info: www.lichessclub.com.


AUG. 7, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


AUG. 7, 14, 21, 28, Queens August Open See Grand Prix.


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


AUG. 8, Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1800) 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $200-150, U2000: $100. U1800 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GM’s Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


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


AUG. 9, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1600) 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $200-125, U2100: $75, U1800: $50. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1300: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GM’s Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


AUG. 13, Marshall U2400 Action - NEW! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2100: $75 U1800: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. Reg.: 6:15- 6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- 477-3716.


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


AUG. 14, Marshall Friday Night Blitz - NEW! (BLZ) 9-SS, G/3 d2. ($500 b/35): $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. Highest rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20, GM’s $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50- 8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm.Max three byes. Request at entry. Blitz rated. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


USCF Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 14-16, 15-16 OR 16, Marshall U2300 5-SS, 40/90 SD30 +30. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. FIDE Rated. $800 Gtd: $300-150-100. U2100: $125; U1800 $125. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. 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.marshallchess- club.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


AUG. 15, Marshall Saturday U1500 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- 477-3716.


AUG. 18, Marshall Masters See Grand Prix.


AUG. 20, Marshall Thursday Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. Website: www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


AUG. 21, Marshall Fischer Random Tournament! - NEW! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Fischer Random (Chess 960) rules. Not rated. ($450 b/35): $200-100, top U2200/unr, U1900: $75. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs & GMs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, Request at entry. Website: www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


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


AUG. 22, Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1700) 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35) $200-150, U2000: $100. U1700 ($325 b/25) $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- 477-3716.


AUG. 23, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1500) 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35) $200-125, U2100: $75, U1800: $50. U1500: ($325 b/25) $150-100, U1300: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


USCF Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 24, 31, SEPT. 7, 14, 21, 28, 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. Website: www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


AUG. 25, Marshall Millionaire Chess Satellite! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Three Sections: Open: First place gains free entry to Millionaire Chess in Las Vegas, October 8-12. U2300 & U2000: If 16+ players in the section, first place gains free entry to Millionaire Chess; if less than 16 players in the section, 100% of prizes paid out in cash: 60% first, 40% second. Tie breaks decided by blitz playoff and Armageddon if necessary. EF: $75. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


AUG. 27, Marshall Thursday Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. Website: www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


AUG. 28, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix.


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


AUG. 29-30, Marshall MEGA Tournament See Grand Prix.


SEPT. 1, Marshall First Tuesday Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $125-75, U2100 $50 U1800 $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.


USCF Junior Grand Prix! SEPT. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, OCT. 7, Marshall Weekly Wednesdays 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.


SEPT. 3, Marshall Thursday Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry.Website: www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


SEPT. 4, 2nd annual New York State Blitz Championship (BLZ) See Grand Prix.


SEPT. 4, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg:. 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


SEPT. 4-6, 5-6 OR 6, Marshall September Grand Prix - FIDE Rated See Grand Prix.


SEPT. 4-7, 5-7 OR 6-7, 137th annual NY State Championship See Grand Prix.


SEPT. 5, Marshall U1700 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- 477-3716.


SEPT. 10, Marshall U2400 Action 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2100: $75 U1800: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. Reg.: 6:15- 6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212- 477-3716.


USCF Junior Grand Prix! SEPT. 10, 17, 24, OCT. 1, 8, 15, Marshall Thursday Open 6-SS, G/90 +30. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25): $250-150, U2100: $125. U1800: $75 EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


SEPT. 11, Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ) 9-SS, G/3 d2. ($500 b/35): $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. Highest rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20, GMs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30- 7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. Blitz rated. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477- 3716.


SEPT. 12, Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1800) 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $200-150, U2000: $100. U1800 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


SEPT. 13, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1600) 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $200-125, U2100: $75, U1800: $50. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1300: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


SEPT. 15, Marshall Masters 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. 17-18, 2nd annual Central New York 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 (CT) See Grand Prix.


North Carolina


JULY 11, ACC All-Star Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Durham RTP, 301 Residence Inn Blvd., Durham, NC 27713. Trophies: Players w/ plus score. Check-in: Reqrd 9-9:15a. Games end 12pm. EF: 19, 30 onsite. Info: http://bachess.org/durham. W.


JULY 11, ACC $uper$wiss (3SS, G/75 d5) Courtyard Durham RTP, 301 Residence Inn Blvd., Durham, NC 27713. Prizes: $1,000 b/37. 50% guar. Open: $200-100-50, u2000 100, u1800 50. u1600: $200-100-50, u1400 100, u1200 50. Jul 15 Supp & TD disc.


ONCE RATED, ALWAYS RATED


You never lose your rating, no matter how long it has been since you last played.


If you return to tournament play after a long absence, please tell the director your approximate rating and year of play.


If you rejoin USCF after many years without being a member, please provide this information to the TD and to USCF as well.


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