See previous issue for TLAs appearing October 1-14


dents ($12 adult, $6 junior U18, add $8 for Chess Horizons sub.) Reg.: 8:30 to 9:30 am. Rds. :10 am, 1 pm, 3:30 pm, 6 pm. Bye: all, limit 1, must commit before round 2. No half point byes for players receiving full point byes. Ent: payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt. 12, Nashua, NH 03062 or enter online at www.MassChess.org. Info: email to info@masschess.org or phone 603-891-2484. Day of the tournament phone 603-557-1732. Please bring chess set and clock. W.


OCT. 18, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 2015 Westwood Fall Open (A sponsored event) 5SS, G/45 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 1 Open section, EF: $55; $45 LACC members. Free new/renewing LACC members. Reg.: 9:00-9:45 am. Register online for a free gift. Rds.: 10:00, 12, 1:45, 3:15, 4:45. Byes: Up to two 1/2 pt. byes available. Prizes: $$ 1,500 (b/45 - 50% Grtd). 1st-5th: $400-200-100-50-50 U2000: $100. U1800: $200- $100; U1600: $100-50; U1400: $100-50. Ent: LACC, Box 251774, LA, CA 90025. Info:Mick Bighamian: Cell (310) 795-5710; Email: Mick@LAChessClub.com or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free St. & BoA Parking or building basement.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 19-DEC. 21 (CHAMPIONSHIP) & OCT. 19-NOV. 16 (OTHER SECTIONS), NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) Nassau Championship 40/80 d0. 1st Presby Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. 3 sections. Champ: 10SS over 1999, jrs under 21 over 1799, top 100 U13, women, 2 pts in Semi-finals. EF: memb $100, non-memb $119 by 10/16. $$ (3500 G) 800-500-400-300-250-225-200-175-150, U2100, 2000/UR ea 250. GMs complete tourn w/o forfeit gtd min of $300 & IMs/WGMs gtd $150. 4 byes 1-10. Amateur: 5SS U2000/UR, EF: memb $32, non-memb $43 by 10/16. $$ (420 b/15) 180, U1800, 1600 ea 120. 2 byes 1-5. Novice: 5SS U1400/UR. EF: memb $18, non-memb $29 by 10/16. $$ (150 b/10) 90, U1200/UR 60. 2 byes 1-5. All: EF: $8 more at site. Reg to 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15 each Mon. Ent: H. Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782. Email: captnhal@optonline.net


OCT. 20, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Marshall Masters - New Prizes, FIDE Rapid Rated! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ players. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 GTD: 250-150-100. Top U2400 125, Top U2300 100, Biggest upset $25. EF: $40, Mbr $30. 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.


OCT. 23, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) 9-SS, G/3 d2. FIDE Blitz rated. $500: $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. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


OCT. 24, NEW JERSEY TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Cherry Hill October Open 4 Round Swiss System, Game 45 d5. Sections and Prizes $2,600 (60% guaranteed) - prizes will be increased! Open: $500-250; Under 2100: $500-250; Under 1800: $400-150; Under 1500: $400-150. EF: $40 by 10/22 online, https://octoberopen2015.eventbrite.com or $50 at the door. Schedule: Registration ends 9:45. Rounds: 10am; 11:45am; 1:30pm; 3:15pm. Contact: dgorman@sarsemail.com, (703) 989-6887. Location: Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kigns Hwy. N., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.


OCT. 24, TENNESSEE TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 Mike Barton Memorial 5 5ss, G/60 d5 (5 rounds, game in 60 with a 5 second delay). Prizes $1000 Guranteed!: $400, 250, 160, 125, 40, 25. Class prizes: B, C, D, E $50 gift certificates from Chess Central (www.ChessCentral.com). Entry Fee: $30 early by Oct 17, $40 at door. MCC Members will get a $5 rebate at registration. Mail entries to: Memphis Chess Club Inc., P.O. Box 17864, Memphis, TN 38187-0864. Use Pay Pal button to join. Please, include name, and US Chess ID on Pay Pal shipping instructions. Thanks! Site: Hyatt Place Memphis - Wolfchase Galleria - 7905 Giacosa Place, Memphis, TN 38133. Rounds: 9am and others ASAP. On-site Registration 10/24: 7:30am to 8:30am CDT. Mail entries to MCC, P.O. Box 17864, Memphis, TN 38187. Email: gpylant@gmail.com Online entries: http:// memphischessclub.homestead.com/Mike-Barton-5.html


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! OCT. 24-25, VERMONT TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 2015 Vermont Open Courtyard Marriott, 309 Court St (Route 7), Middlebury, VT 05753; 802- 388-7600. One 2-day section, two one-day sections. Open, 4SS, 40/90, SD/30 d5. EF: $40 if rec’d by 10/22. $$ b/16 (top 2 gtd): 200-120, U2050 120, U1900 120-80. Top Vermonter becomes State Champion. Rds.: 10- 3:30 both days. Saturday Under 1800, 4SS, G/60 d5. EF: $30 if rec’d by 10/22. $$ b/16: $500 prize fund; cash to 1st, 2nd, U1600, U1400, U1200. No unrated player may win over $80. Rds.: Sat. 10-12:45-3:30-6. Saturday players rated 1500-1799 may join Open on Sunday, without byes, for $20. Sunday Under 1500, 4SS, G/60 d5. EF: $25 if rec’d by 10/22. $$ b/12: $300 prize fund; cash to 1st, 2nd, U1300, U1100, U900. No unrated player may win over $50. Rds.: Sun. 10-12:45-3:30-6. All, EF $5 more if rec’d after 10/22. Reg.: 8:45-9:35 a.m. Half-point bye okay for any one round (except rd. 4 in Open) if requested before start of Rd. 2. Ent: Ver- mont Chess Association, c/o Parker Montgomery, PO Box 831, Middlebury, VT 05753-0831; greenmonty@earthlink.net, mobile 802-349-7739.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 24-25, COLORADO


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TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 DCC Fall Classic 5 round SS. TC: Sat, G/90 d5; Sun, G/90;inc30. Site: Embassy Suites Southeast, 7525 E. Hampden Ave., Denver, CO 80231. Ph: 303-696-6644. Directions: 1 mile east of 1-25 on Hampden. On the north side, behind a Chase bank. Open: 1st, $700; 2nd, $400; 3rd, $250. U2200, $150. U2050, $150. U1900, $150. U1800: 1st, $650; 2nd, $350; 3rd: $200. U1700, $150. U1600, $150. U1500: 1st, $600; 2nd, $300; 3rd, $200. U1400, $150. U1300, $150. EF: $60 by 10/21/15, $65 at the door. DCC members; $50 at any time. Prizes: $5000 based on 125 entries. Youth: Age 14, or younger, and rated <1200; $200 Upset Prize: $100, win only. Rating difference must be >200 points. Reg.: 8-9:30am. Rds.: Saturday; 10:00am, 2:30pm, 7:00pm. Sunday; 9:00am, 3:00pm. Entries: Randolph G. Schine, 8101 E .Dartmouth Ave. # 15, Denver, CO 80231. Ph: 303- 695-7839 or 720-300-7544. Email: randolphschine@comcast.net. Make checks payable to: Denver Chess Club. Preregister online at denverchess. com. A CSCA tour event. US Chess and CSCA membership is required. Unrated players are eligible for any place prize in the Open Section but are not eligible for the Open under prizes. Unrated prize in U1800 section, will be restricted to $150, and in the U1500 section, $100. Only one half point bye will apply to a players final score with regards to prize money. Last round bye will be scored as a zero point but will not be considered a withdrawal. 10 Embassy Suites rooms available at the special rate of $115 per night, if reserved by 09/23/15. The price includes: 1.) a 2- room suite which comfortably sleeps 4, with a door between the rooms. 2.) a made-to-order gourmet breakfast for up to 4 people. 3.) a “happy- hour” from 5:30-7:30pm, serving drinks and snacks. Special rate is available for 10/23 thru 10/25. Phone: 303-696-6644, and mention chess tournament. Join the DCC on or before the day of the tournament and receive the discounted entry fee. Side-Event: GM Timur Gareev will be doing a 25-person simul on Friday evening - 7pm, Oct.23. Entry fee is $60, $50 for DCC members. Prizes are $60 (draw) and $120 (win).


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 24-25, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 2015 Paul Morphy Memorial (A sponsored event) 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 members. Reg.: Sat 10-11:30 am. Register online for a free gift. 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 (b/45) $750 Grtd. 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 www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free on streets, BoA, or basement.


OCT. 25, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Prizes: $1,500 b/55. 60% guar. 1900+: $300-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100-50, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100-50, u1200 50-50. Oct 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8-8:45. Rds.: 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 47, Econ 32 w 1/2 prz. after 10/22 +15, playup +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 10/15. Info: BayAreaChess.com/ grandprix. W.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 28-NOV. 1, MICHIGAN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) The Friendship Games Acknowledging and celebrating the improved relations between the USA


and Cuba; several leading Cuban players are expected to compete. 9 Round Swiss, FIDE rated, norms possible. Organized by Michigan Chess Festival LLC. IA Hal Bond. Royal Dearborn Hotel & Convention Center 600 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126 Rates: $109 (Group Code: 3887. Call: 313-592-3622 to reserve room, make sure to use the group code.) Time control: Game/90 + 30-sec inc. Round Times: Wednesday 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, 1:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. Registration Fees: $240.00 until September 12, 2015, $260.00 until end of October 27, 2015, $300.00 thereafter. Prizes: 1st: $4,000, 2d: 2,000, 3rd: 1,100, 4th: 900, 5th: 750, 6th: 500, 7th: 250, 8th: 100. U2400 (FIDE): 1st: 600, 2d: 300; U2200 (FIDE): 1st: 500, 2d: 250. All prizes guaranteed. Online registration: http://www.weplaychess.webs.com/. Onsite registration begins at the Hotel at 4:30 p.m., and ends at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Tourney Website: www.michiganchessfestival.com. NOTE: The tournament is being organized with an eye towards being a “super swiss” under the FIDE rules. Some “Conditions” are available; details, and other questions: Please contact Alan Kaufman at info@michiganchess festival.com.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 30-NOV. 1, NEW YORK TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 Marshall Halloweekend! - NEW! 7-SS, G/75 d10. $1,150 Gtd: $450-250, U2300: $150, U2000: $150, U1700: $150. EF: $90, MCC Mbrs $60. GMs Free, Mbr EF reduced from prizes. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30-3:45-7:00pm. Two byes available, request at entry. Website: www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 30-NOV. 1 OR OCT. 31-NOV. 1, MICHIGAN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) Fifth Annual Fall Festival Five Round Swiss, in 2 sections (Open, and Reserve). Organized by Michi- gan Chess Festival LLC. TD: Ed Mandell. Royal Dearborn Hotel & Convention Center 600 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126. Rates: $109 (Group Code: 3887) Call: 313-592-3622. Time Control: G/90 d3. Round Times, 3 Day Schedule: Friday 7 p.m. / Saturday, 1 p.m., 5 p.m./ Sunday 9 a.m., 2:30 p.m. 2 Day Schedule: Saturday 9 a.m., merge with 3 day schedule. Onsite registration for the 3 day schedule begins at the Hotel at 5:30 p.m., and ends at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Onsite registration for the two day schedule begins at the Hotel at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. Registraton Fees: OPEN Section: $70.00 until September 30, 2015 $80.00 until end of October 29, 2015 2015 $95.00 thereafter. RESERVE Section: $55 until September 30, 2015 $65.00 until end of October 29, 2015 2015 $80.00 thereafter. Prizes: OPEN Section: $950, $550, $350, $200. U2200: $300, $150. U2000: $300, $150. U1800: $150, $50. If more than two unrateds play in the OPEN section, the prize for best unrated will be $100. RESERVE Section (must be rated under 1800): $500, $300, $200, $100. U1600: $250, $150, U1400: $250, $150, U1200: $250, $150. If more than two unrateds play in the RESERVE section, the prize for best unrated will be $75. Byes possible each round. All prizes guaranteed. See website for online registration:www.weplay- chess.webs.com/ Byes possible each round. Tourney Website:www.mich iganchessfestival.com NOTE: GM Alex Lenderman will compete in the OPEN Section of the Fifth Fall Festival. Questions: Please contact Alan Kaufman at info@michiganchessfestival.com


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 30-NOV. 1 OR OCT. 31-NOV. 1, NEW JERSEY TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) 6th annual Boardwalk Open 5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, 401 South New York Rd., Galloway, NJ 08205.


19th EASTERN CHESS CONGRESS November 6-8 or 7-8, Stamford, CT


$8000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND


5rounds, $97 roomrates, freeparking, downtown location, trains from NYC run frequently. In 4 sections:


Premier (1900/up): Prizes $1000-500-300, top U2300 $400-200. Under 2100 Section: $800-400-200, top U1900/Unr $400-200. Under 1700Section:$700-400-200, topU1500(no unr)$300-150. Under 1300 Section: $500-300-200, top U1100 $170-80. Mixed Doubles: male/female teams averaging U2200: $400-200.


May play in different sections; enter by 2 pm 11/7 (no extra fee). Unrated prize limit: $200 in U1300, $400 in U1700.


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


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