Tournament Life / October
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) 24th annual Midwest Class Championships 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 to Lake Cook Rd. to US-45 south). Free parking. Prizes $20,000 based on 250 paid entries (re-entries & Under 1100 Section count as half entries), else in proportion except $16,000 (80% of each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 7 sections; no unrated allowed in Premier. Premier (1900/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2300 $800-400. 1700-2099: $1400-700-400-200. 1500-1899: $1400- 700-400-200. 1300-1699: $1300-700-400-200. 1100-1499: $1200-600- 400-200. Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1100: $500-300-200- 100, plaques to top 3, top U900, U700, U500, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team”combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 10/10; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Unrated prize limits: $200 U1100, $350 U1300, $500 1100-1499, $700 1300-1699, $900 1500-1899. Top 6 sections EF: $105 online at
chessaction.com by 10/7, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/5 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by 9/30, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before first game. Under 1100 EF: all $50 less than above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online or mailed EF $5 less to ICA members; join/renew at
il-chess.org. Unofficial
uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year US Chess dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at
chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50; not available in Premier Section. GMs $90 from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; Premier must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $107-107-107-107, 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 9/25 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent:
chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions:
chesstour.com, Direc-
torAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at
chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 9, 16, 23, 30, NOV. 6, 13, 20, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 2015 Queens Chess Club Championship 7-SS, G/120 (G/115 d5). All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432. EF $55 advance, $60 at site, $900 gtd: $300-$180- $120, U2100 $108, U1800 $90, U1500 $72, upset $30. Prizes increased proportionally if over 24 paid entries (increased by 1/3 in 2013 and 2014 (32 players each time)). QCC membership required ($25 for 6 mos, $20 U19/65+/female). Up to three 1/2 pt byes permitted (request prior to Rd. 4). Mail advance entries by 10/3/15 to Ed Frumkin, 445 E. 14th St., #10D, New York, NY 10009. Rounds at 7:45 each Friday.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 10-11, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 “Ecce Hoyo Kiss Occen Razor” on National Chess Day (Sponsor: Harold C. Valery, Inc.) 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 1 Open section. EF: $70; $50 LACC members; No prizes 1/2, spouses/siblings 1/2, new members 1/2, Free new LACC Life mem- bers, $5 off if notified by 10/9. Reg.: Sat 10-11:30 am. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point byes available. 1-Day option I:
Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: Play 1 day & receive three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: $$1,500 Gtd. (b/45); 1st-3rd $400- 200-100 U2000: $100. U1800: $200-100-$50; U1600: $100–50; U1400: $100-50; U1200/unrated: $50. Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710; Email:
Mick@LAChessClub.com or Web:
www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement.
An American Classic! A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 16-18, NEVADA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 33rd Annual Sands Regency Reno - Western States Open 6SS, 40/2, G-1-d5. Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, 345 N. Arlington Ave., Reno, NV 89501. 1-866-386-7829 or (775) 348-2200. $$25,000 b/275. $$15,850 Gtd. (Prizes 1-10 in Open Section Gtd. plus 1/2 of all other prizes). 5 Sections. Open (2000 & above) EF: $149, (1999 & below = $200) (GMs & IMs free but must enter by (9/21) or pay late fee) . $$2,000-1,300-1000-700-500-400-200-200-200,200, (2399/below)- $1,000, (2299/below)- $1,000,(2199/below) -$1200-800-500-400, (2099/below)= $600. (If there is a tie for 1st then a playoff for $100 out of prize fund plus trophy). Sec.”A”(1800-1999) EF: $148; $$1,500-700-500-300-200, Sec.”B”(1600-1799) EF: $147; $$1,400-700-400-300-200, Sec.”C”(1400- 1599) EF: $146; $$1,200-600-400-300-200, Sec.”D”/under 1399below) EF: $145; $$1,000-500-400-300-200; 1199/below - $$300; Top Senior (65+) -$200; Club Champ.-$600-400. ALL: Entries must be postmarked by 9/21 or pay late fee-$11, do not mail after 10/9 or email after 10/13, $22 at site. Trophies 1st – 3rd (“A” – “D” sections). Unrated players are free entry but not eligible for cash prizes- must join US Chess for 1 full year thru this tournament. 1st Unrated = trophy + 1 yr. US Chess Mem. $10 discount to Seniors (65+ yrs.). Players may play up. Provi- sionally rated players may only win 1/2 of 1st place money (except Open Section 1 – 10). CCA ratings may be used. Note: pairings not changed for color unless 3 in a row or a plus 3 and if the unlikely situation occurs 3 colors in a row may be assigned. SIDE EVENTS:Wed. (10/14) 7:00pm GM Sergey Kudrin – Clock Simul with game analysis ($30); Thurs. (10/15) 6-7:15pm Lecture by IM John Donaldson (FREE); 7:30pm- GM Nick DeFir- mian - Simul ($20); 7:30pm-Blitz (G/5 d0) Tourney($20) 80% entries = Prize Fund. Sat. (10/17) (3-4:30pm) Free Game/Position Analysis - IM John Donaldson. ALL REG.: (10/15) 5-8pm, (10/16) 9-10am. RDS.: (Fri)12-7, (Sat)10-6, (Sun)9:30-4:30. Byes available any round if requested by Rd.1 (Open Section 2 byes max). ENT:make checks payable and send to: SANDS REGENCY (address listed above),post marked by 9/21. $11 late fee if postmarked after 9/21. Do not mail after 10/9 or email after 10/13. $22 late fee at site. HR: (Sun-Thurs. $41.71!) (Fri. & Sat. $71.22! 1-866-386-7829 Reservation Code: CHESS1015 (Reserve by 10/1/15 to get Chess rate. INFO: Jerry Weikel, 6578 Valley Wood Dr., Reno, NV 89523, (775) 747-1405,
wackyykl@aol.com Or check out our website at:
www.renochess.org. To verify entry check website.
A State Championship Event! OCT. 16-18, NORTH CAROLINA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 North Carolina Senior Open 5-SS, G/120 d5. Hampton Inn & Suites Shelton Vineyards, 150 Charlestowne Dr., Dobson, NC 27017, 336-353-9400. HR: $99+13% tax/night chess rate if booked by Oct. 9, breakfast and voucher for two for vineyard tour and wine tasting included. Two sections: Open and U1600. $$Gtd: Open Section: 400-200-100 + trophy; U1600 Section, 200-100 + trophy. Tro- phies will be awarded by tie break if necessary. Top NC resident in Open section will be recognized as the 2015 NC Senior Champion. EF: $60 if received by 10/14, $70 on site (cash or check only). US Chess membership required. Mail checks to Bob Mahan, 610 N. Main St., Suite
215, Blacksburg, VA 24060. SCHEDULE: On-site registration 6:00-7:00 PM Friday, first round 7:30 PM Friday, subsequent rounds 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM Sat, 9:00 AM & 2:00 PM Sun. Byes: Up to two irrevocable 1/2- pt byes may be requested at registration. Players requesting a 1/2-point bye for the Friday evening round must pre-register; players who register Saturday morning cannot request a Friday 1/2-point bye. All participants must be 50 years old by December 31, 2015. For more info, please visit website:
www.ChessForSeniors.org.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 16-18 OR 17-18, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) Bay Area Chess GM Samuel Shankland Championship 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. 5SS, G/90+30 2-day rds 1-2 G/50 d5. Park free. Prize: 5,000 b/94 (70% guar). 3 sects: 2000+ (FIDE) $1,000-500-200, u2300: 250-125-100. 1600-1999: $700-300-100, u1800: 200-100, u1600: $700-300-100 u1400: 125-100, u1200: 100. Unr max $100 exc Open. Oct 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: F 6-6:45p & Sa 8:30-8:45a. Rds.: F 7p, Sa 9 1:20, Su 10 2:30. (2-day Sa 9 11:10 & merge). EF: 89, Econ EF: 69 w 60% prz, after 10/13 +20. Playup +20. Rated 2250+ $0 by 10/6 (prize - EF). Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/champs.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 17, WISCONSIN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Hales Corner Challenge XXII 4SS, G/60 d6. 2 Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600). Olympia Resort Hotel, 1350 Royale Mile Rd., Oconomowoc, WI 53066; 1-800-558-9573, (mention Southwest Chess Club for $99 room rate). EF: $40-Open, $30- Reserve, both $5 more after October 14. Comp EF for US Chess 2200+. $$GTD: Open: 1st-$325, 2nd-$175, A-$100, B & Below-$75; Reserve: 1st-$100, 2nd-$75, D-$50, E & Below-$40. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.: 10-1- 3:30-6. Entries to: Robin Grochowski, 3835 E. Morris Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110;
rgrochowski@wi.rr.com. Questions to TD: Tom Fogec: 414- 405-4207.
OCT. 17, MARYLAND TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Maryland October Action 5SS, G/45;+5: incr, Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. All Prizes Guaranteed. 2 Sections: Open: $300-$200-$100, U2000 $125. Under 1800: $250-$150-$75, U1600 $50. Sets, boards and clocks provided. Free parking. EF: $35 by 10/13, $40 later Schedule Reg. ends 10am, rds. 11:00-1:00-3:00-5:00-7:00 More information & online
http://mdchess.com
6th annual BOARDWALK OPEN Oct 30-Nov 1 or Oct 31- Nov 1, 2015
$15,000 guaranteed prize fund, entry fees reduced! 5 rounds, 40/110, SD/30, d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10), at
luxurious Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, 8 miles from Atlantic City in Galloway, NJ. 670 beautiful acres, golf, pool, fitness center, art gallery, free parking. FREE LECTURES BY IM DANNY KOPEC, Sat & Sun 9 am. Choice of 3-day or 2-day schedule. NOVEMBER RATINGS USED. Open Section: $2000-1000-500-300, clear/tiebreak 1st $100 bonus,
top U2300/unr $800-400. 120 GPP (enhanced). U2100 Section: $1500-800-400-200, top U1900/Unr $600-300. U1700 Section: $1200-600-300-200, top U1500 (no unr) $500-250. U1300 Section: $800-400-200-150, top U1100 (no unr) $200-100. Unrated prize limits: U1300 $200, U1700 $500.
Mixed doubles bonus prizes: $600-400-200. FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 17-18, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) 2nd annual Central New York Open 5SS, G/90 d10. Hall of Languages, Syracuse University, S. Crouse Ave., Syracuse 13210. $2500 guaranteed prize fund. In 3 sections. Open: $500-300-200, top U2100/Unr $210. Under 1900: $300-150-70, top U1700 (no unr) $160. Under 1500: $200-100-50, top U1300 (no unr) $110. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1500. Mixed doubles: $150 bonus to best male/female combined score among all sections. Team average must be under 2200; may play in different sections; teams must register by 2 pm 10/17. College team prizes: Plaques to first 3 teams based on top 3 scorers from school among all sections. Top 2 sections EF: $68 online at
chessaction.com by 10/14, $75 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/12, $72 if check mailed by 10/8, $80 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. Online entry $5 less to NYSCA members (may join with entry). U1500 Section EF: all $20 less than above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $70 deducted from prize. Re-entry $40; not available in Open Section. Unofficial
uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year US Chess dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at
chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 10 & 2. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: See
www.chesstour.com/cnyo15.htm. Ent:
chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Ques- tions:
www.chesstour.com,
DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at
chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! OCT. 17-18, PENNSYLVANIA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 2015 Ira Lee Riddle Memorial PA State Championship 5SS, G/120 d5. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. $$(2025 b/72, 2/3 gtd.) 3 Sections: Open: $500-250, U2000 $125. U1800: $300-150, U1600 $125. U1400: $300-150, U1200 $125. Tro- phies to Top PA & Top PA Junior in each section. Teams of 4 to 7 players from all sections: Trophies to top 3 schools & top 3 clubs. EF: $40 by 10/9, $50 later. PSCF req’d, OSA. Reg.: ends Sat. 9:30am. Rds.: Sat. 10- 2:30-7, Sun. 10-2:30 Info:
martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223.
A Heritage Event! OCT. 18, MASSACHUSETTS TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 82nd Greater Boston Open 4SS, G/60 d5. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road West,Marlboro, MA (I-495, exit 24B, Rt. 20W, one mile from exit). 508- 460-0700 or 888-543-9500. $$ 2,500 b/100 paid entries (U1200 counts 75%), $2,000 minimum (80% of each prize). 5 sects. Open Section: $400-200, top U2300 $200, top U2100 $200. Under 1900 Section: $300- 150. Under 1700 Section: $300-150. Under 1500 Section: $250-125. Under 1200 Section: $150-75, trophies to top 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. All: Unrated can play in any sect. but can’t win more than $75 in U1200, $125 in U1500, $150 in U1700, $200 in U1900. Unpublished
uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. EF: $39 if mailed by 10/13 or online by 10/16, $45 at site. GMs and IMs free. $10 discount for U1200 sect. MACA memb. req’d for Mass. resi-
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