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Tournament Life / March


JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) See Nationals.


JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) See Nevada.


JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) See Nationals.


CONNECTICUT


MAR. 12-13, 49th annual New York State Scholastic Championships (out of state welcome) (NY) See New York.


MAR. 23-27, 24-27, 25-27 OR 26-27, 10th annual Philadelphia Open (PA)


See Grand Prix.


APR. 1-3 OR 2-3, Bill Little Memorial (NY) See Grand Prix.


APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, 25th annual Eastern Class Championships (MA) See Grand Prix.


MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, 24th annual New York State Open (NY) See Grand Prix.


JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix.


JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix.


JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) See Grand Prix.


DELAWARE


MAR. 23-27, 24-27, 25-27 OR 26-27, 10th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) See Grand Prix.


FLORIDA


South Florida Grand Prix Series This is the former Epicure Grand Prix that took place at Miami Country Day. Scholastic and Non-Scholastic sections. More information at website: www.bocachess.com or call 561-479-0351.


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, Email: chris@stor- montkingschess.com, Web: www.StormontKingsChess.com.


MAR. 18-20 OR 19-20, Lone Star Open (TX) See Grand Prix.


APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, 23rd Space Coast Open See Grand Prix.


APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 2016 Phillip Taylor Georgia State Championship (GA)


See Grand Prix.


AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix.


GEORGIA Georgia Chess - Every Friday Knight Face-Off 3SS, G/30 d5. Georgia Chess Club - Hampton Inn & Suites, 16785 Old Morris Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30004. Registration: Online $15.00 GCC Mem- bers; $20.00 Non-Members. www.GeorgiaChess.Club. Onsite 6:00PM to 6:45PM $5.00 more. Sections: Open/Reserve (may change at TD’s discretion). Rds.: 7:00, 2nd and 3rd round will start immediately after, (1/2 point byes available).


MAR. 18-20 OR 19-20, Lone Star Open (TX) See Grand Prix.


APR. 1-3, 2016 National High School (K-12) Championship See Nationals.


APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 2016 Phillip Taylor Georgia State Championship


See Grand Prix.


ILLINOIS MAR. 12, 2016 Schaumburg Open - 2nd Fidel Serrano Jr. Memorial Chess Tournament


See Grand Prix.


MAR. 18-20 OR 19-20, 20th annual Mid-America Open (MO) See Grand Prix.


APR. 22-24, 2016 All-Girls National Championships presented by the Kasparov Chess Foundation in association with the Ren- aissance Knights Chess Foundation & US Chess


See Nationals.


APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 13th Annual Great Lakes Chess Open - Battle Creek, Michigan (MI) See Grand Prix.


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MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open See Grand Prix.


MAY 29, Chicago Open Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix.


JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class See Grand Prix.


AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix.


INDIANA


MAR. 18-20 OR 19-20, 20th annual Mid-America Open (MO) See Grand Prix.


APR. 15-17, 2016 National Junior High School (K-9) Championship See Nationals.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 23, ISCA Memorial 2016 4SS, G/60 d10. Church of The Nativity, 7300 N. Lantern Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46256. In 2 Sections: OPEN and U1800, EF: $40 if by April 9, 2016, later $55, $$ 1125, based on 40 entries. OPEN: 1st $270,2nd $170, Top U/2000 $120. U1800: 1st $225, 2nd $140, Top U/1600 $100; Top U/1400 $100. Registration: 8:15-9:00. Rounds: 9:30AM, 12:30, 3:00, 6:00PM. Entries: Advance: Indianachess.org or mail to: Roger Norris, 2703 Wallace Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47802, Email: rnorris@ma.rr.com, 812- 878-6517, ISCA membership Required, OSA, 1 bye if before Rd.2, NO LAST RD. BYES.


APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 13th Annual Great Lakes Chess Open - Battle Creek, Michigan (MI)


See Grand Prix.


MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open (IL) See Grand Prix.


MAY 29, Chicago Open Blitz (BLZ) (IL) See Grand Prix.


JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix.


JULY 30-AUG. 7, AUG. 2-7 OR AUG. 4-7, 117th Annual U.S. Open See Nationals.


IOWA


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 2, 2016 Iowa Class Championship 4-SS, Divided into Classes: M-X-A, B, C, D, Players may play up one class. Some sections may be combined. Where: FFA Enrichment Center, 1055 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny, IA 50023. Reg.: 8:15 to 9:00 am. USCF membership required. On-site available. IASCA membership required, $10.00, Rds.: M-X-A, B, C, & D, 9:30-2:30-5:00-7:30. G/75 d5 . Entry Fee: $25 if postmarked by March 25, $30 on site. Prize Info: Class prizes, 1st place $50 + trophy, 2nd place $30. Send Entry Fee to: Checks payable to Eric Vigil, 445 Galway Dr., Iowa City, IA 52246. Include name, USCF ID, Section, phone #, email address. Annual meeting at 1 pm. Online Entry: www.onlineregistration.cc.


APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, 10th Annual Okoboji Open, Reserve (U1600) & Blitz


See Grand Prix.


MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open (IL) See Grand Prix.


JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix.


KANSAS


MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open (IL) See Grand Prix.


JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix.


KENTUCKY


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 19, Greater Louisville Open 4-SS, G/70 d10. Yussman Chess Center, Suite 079, 173 Sears Ave., Louisville, KY 40207. EF: $30(by3/12), $40 at site. PRIZE FUND $800, based on 40 entries, 1st-$175, 2nd-$130, A, B, C, D/E each $70, $40, Top unrated $55. Registration: 8:00-8:45AM, Rds. at 9:15,12:00, 2:30, 5:00. Entries (in Advance)mail to: Craig Hines, 613 North Park Dr., Evansville, IN 47710, 812-423-2996, CELL- 812-618-8700, Email: Mrsci2740@hotmail.com. 1 bye if claimed before Rd.2.


APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 2016 Phillip Taylor Georgia State Championship (GA)


See Grand Prix.


LOUISIANA MAR. 18-20 OR 19-20, Lone Star Open (TX) See Grand Prix.


MAINE


APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, 25th annual Eastern Class Championships (MA) See Grand Prix.


MARYLAND


MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENTS MCA runs scholastic tournaments (almost every other Saturday from mid-September to late May) & open tournaments (usually 10+ annually) throughout Maryland. Listings & online regis- tration at www.MDChess.org. Maryland scholastic players who compete in the Varsity section (which has a floor of 1600) of a Maryland-Sweet-16 Qualifier can qualify for the $44,000 schol- arship to UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) awarded each year.


MAR. 19, Waldorf Quad #8 3 Rd. Quads, 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. Call for 2016 Saturday schedule.


MAR. 23-27, 24-27, 25-27 OR 26-27, 10th annual Philadelphia Open (PA)


See Grand Prix.


APR. 9, Maryland April Action See Grand Prix.


APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, Maryland Open See Grand Prix.


JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class Championships (VA) See Grand Prix.


JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix.


JULY 9-10, 8th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) See Pennsylvania.


AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International See Grand Prix.


MASSACHUSETTS


MAR. 12-13, 49th annual New York State Scholastic Championships (out of state welcome) (NY) See New York.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 30, APR. 6, 13, 20, 27, Evert Siiskonen Memorial 5SS, G/100 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Complex, Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $20 annual club dues or $1 per game. Reg.: 6-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: 1-4, limit two. Prizes: books to 1st, 2nd, top U1800, U1600, U1400. Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, miriling2@aol.com, 978-345-5011. Website: www.wachusettchess.org. Free parking. W.


APR. 1-3 OR 2-3, Bill Little Memorial (NY) See Grand Prix.


APR. 10, 26th Massachusetts G/60 Championship See Grand Prix.


APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, 25th annual Eastern Class Championships See Grand Prix.


MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, 24th annual New York State Open (NY) See Grand Prix.


JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix.


JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) See Grand Prix.


JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) See Grand Prix.


MICHIGAN


APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 13th Annual Great Lakes Chess Open - Battle Creek, Michigan See Grand Prix.


MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open (IL)


See Grand Prix.


JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix.


MINNESOTA MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open (IL)


See Grand Prix.


JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) See Grand Prix.


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