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Tournament Life / March


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


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


A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! MAR. 12-13, 49th annual New York State Scholastic Champi- onships (out of state welcome) Note corrected time control and schedule. 6SS, G/60 d10, open to grades K-12; top NYS player & team in each section are NY champions. In 10 sections. HS & JHS Championships at Courtyard by Marriott, 11 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (2/5 mile from Saratoga Hilton). Other sections at Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school; no combined school teams allowed even if one school “feeds” another. Teams of 2 or 3 players allowed, but are at a disadvantage. Online entry fee at chess action.com, all sections: $44 by 2/19, $54 2/20-3/5, $60 3/6 to 3/11. Entry fee at site, all sections: $70. High School, open to grades K-12 born after 9/1/96. EF $48.20 mailed by 2/19. Top NYS grade 9-12 qualifies for Denker Tournament of HS Champions, top NYS grade K-12 girl qualifies for National Girls Invitational. High School Reserve, open to K-12 under 1200 or unrated. EF $48 mailed by 2/19. Junior High, open to all in grades K-9 . EF $47.90 mailed by 2/19. Top NYS grade K- 8 born after 9/1/00 qualifies for Barber tournament of K-8 Champions. Middle School Reserve, open to K-8 under 1000 or unrated. EF $47.80 mailed by 2/19. Elementary, open to all in grades K-6. EF $47.60 mailed by 2/19. Elementary Intermediate, open to grades K-6 under 1200 or unrated. EF $47.50 mailed by 2/19. Elementary Reserve, open to grades K-5 under 800 or unrated. EF $47.40 mailed by 2/19. Primary, open to grades K-3. EF $47.30 mailed by 2/19. Primary Reserve, open to grades K-3 under 600 or unrated. EF: $47.20 mailed by 2/19. K-1, open to grades K-1. EF $47.10 mailed by 2/19. Postmarked 2/20-3/2: All EF $10 more. Do not mail entry after 3/2. Special 1 year US Chess dueswith magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or paid at site, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Trophies to top 15 players and top 7 teams each section, top 3 unrated in K-1 and each Reserve section, and top U1600, U1400, U1200 (HS), U900, U700 (HS Reserve & Elem Intermediate), U1400, U1200, U1000 (JHS), U700, U500 (MS Reserve), U1300, U1100 (Elem), U500, U300 (Elem Reserve), U500 (Primary), U200 (Primary Reserve, K-1). Speed playoff if perfect score tie. Free entry to NY State Champi- onship, Labor Day weekend 2016 (Albany), to top player each section, if


not already qualified for free entry from another event. Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2, 5, Sun 9, 12, 3, Awards 5:30 pm. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd. 2. HR: $129-129 at either hotel, Courtyard 866-210-9325, Hilton 888-999-4711, 518-584- 4000, two nights minimum, reserve by 2/6 or rate may increase; hotels often sell out a few months before the deadline. Free parking at Courtyard; free parking for overnight guests at Hilton. 7 days notice required for room cancellation. Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Online entry:www.chessaction.com. Mail entry: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Include name, rating, US Chess ID, USCF expiration (non-members enclose dues), section, school, grade, birth date, address of each player. Checks payable to Continental Chess. $15 per player service charge for refunds. $10 extra to switch sections, all substitutions from advance list charged $70. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US (At = @)), 347-201-2260. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. March official ratings used (except unoffical web ratings usually used if otherwise unrated). TD reserves right to assign estimated rating to players with non-US Chess ratings.


MAR. 15, Marshall Masters See Grand Prix.


MAR. 17, 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. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 17, 24, 31, APR. 7, 14, 8th LICC March Open 5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $100-80. Top U- 2000, U-1500/unr. $50 ea. EF(cash only): $35. Non-LICC members +$10. UNRATED FREE! Reg.: 7:15 – 7:30 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-5. Skittles rm. Info: www.lichessclub.com.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 17, 24, 31, APR. 7, 14, 21, Marshall Thursday Open 6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150, U2100: $100. U1800: $100 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.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix!


Bill Little Memorial April 1-3 or 2-3


Siena College, Loudonville NY (next to Albany)


$2000 GUARANTEED PRIZES See “Grand Prix” for details.


MAR. 18-20, 19-20 OR 20, Marshall Monthly U2300 (New Round Times!) 5-SS, 40/90 SD30 +30. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. $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. 1 & 6pm. 2-day: Sat. 11:30am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3-day in round 2. 1-day: Sun. 9-10:15-11:30am (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Max two byes, request at entry. SIDE EVENT: March 18, Marshall Progressive Chess Tournament! 5-SS, G/15 +30. Scottish Progressive Chess Rules. Not rated. ($450 b/35 players): $200-100, top U2200/unr & U1900 team average: $75. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs & GMs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7- 7:40-8:20-9-9:40pm. Max one bye, request at entry. www.marshall chessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


MAR. 19, Marshall Saturday U1800 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. One bye avail- able, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


MAR. 19-20, 38th Annual Marchand Open See Grand Prix.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 20, 65th Binghamton Open 4SS, G/65 d5. Prizes: $300 b/24. Open-$100-$60-$30; Reserve-$50- $40-$20 (U1700). EF: Open $25, Reserve $20 (U1700). Cash only on site. Schedule: Registration 8:45-9:15 AM. Rounds: 9:30-12Noon-2:30- 4:45. Entry: payable to: “Cordisco’s Corner Store”, 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901, (607) 772-8782, cordiscos@stny.rr.com.


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US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MAR. 21, 28, APR. 4, 11, 18, 25, 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.


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


See Grand Prix.


MAR. 24, 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. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


MAR. 25, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix.


MAR. 26, Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1700) 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2300: $75, U2000: $75. U1700 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $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.


MAR. 27, Marshall Morning Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds:. 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye avail-


able, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


MAR. 27, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1500) 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2100: $75, U1800: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg:. 12:15-12:45pm. Rds.: 1-2:45-5:00- 6:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


MAR. 28, APR. 4, 11, 18, 25, 105th Nassau Grand Prix See Grand Prix.


MAR. 31, 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. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


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


APR. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tour- naments!


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.


APR. 6, 13, 20, 27, 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.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 6, 13, 20, 27, MAY 4, 11, 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.


APR. 7, 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. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


APR. 8, 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.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 8-10, Marshall Weekend FIDE (New Round Times!) 5-SS, 40/90 SD/30 +30. FIDE Rated. (Note the new round times below!) ($600 b/25): $250-125. U2200: $125; U1900 $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. GMs Free. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 & 6pm. Max 2 byes, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.


APR. 9, Marshall Morning U1700 - NEW 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye avail- able, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


APR. 9, Saturday Super-Amateur in Middlebury (VT) See Vermont.


APR. 10, Marshall Morning Action! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye avail- able, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


APR. 10, Sunday G/45 in Middlebury (VT) See Vermont.


APR. 14, 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.


APR. 15, Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ) 9-SS, G/3 +2. ($500 b/35): $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. 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.


APR. 16, Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1800) 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2400: $75, U2100: $75. 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.


APR. 17, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1600) 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2200: $75, U1900: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1300: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00- 5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


APR. 19, Marshall Masters See Grand Prix.


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