See previous issue for TLAs appearing October 1-14 California, Northern


OCT. 11, Bay Area Fremont Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27, 42 after 10/8. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


OCT. 11, Fremont DuperSwiss75 Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Prizes: $1,250 b/40. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-50, u2100 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1700 50- 50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Sep 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8:30-8:45. Rds.: 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 47, Econ 32 w 1/2 prz. after 10/9 +15, playup +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 10/1. Info: BayAreaChess.com/ grandprix. W.


OCT. 16-18 OR 17-18, Bay Area Chess GM Samuel Shankland Championship See Grand Prix.


OCT. 18, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3XG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27, 42 after 10/15. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


OCT. 18, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies to players w + score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 10/15. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


OCT. 24, Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) New Location: 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: New Time: Required Check-in 12:30-1p. Games: 1-4p. EF: 22, 37 after 10/21 Info: BayAreaChess.com/signature.


OCT. 25, Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to players w + score & all teams. Sched NEW Time: Reg 9-9:15a. Games: 9:30a - 1:30p. EF: 22, 37 after 10/22. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature.


OCT. 25, Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) See Grand Prix.


OCT. 25, Bay Area San Ramon Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Required check-in 1:30- 2p. Games: 2:30-5p. Entry Fee: 27, 37 after 10/22. Information/website: BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


OCT. 25, Bay Area San Ramon Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. Trophies: all teams & players w/plus score. Sched: Reg. 9:30- 9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 42 after 10.22. Information/website: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


OCT. 31, Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) - Halloween Special New Location: 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: New Time: Required Check-in 12:30-1p. Games: 1-4p. EF: 22, 37 after 10/28 Info: BayAreaChess.com/signature.


NOV. 1, Bay Area Chess Luper Swiss (3SS, G/90 d5) 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prizes: $1,500 b/55. 60% guar. 1900+: $300-100-50, u2100 75-50. 1500-1899: $200-100-50, u1700 75- 50. u1500: $200-100-50, u1250 50-50. Nov 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 9- 9:15. Rds.: 9:30 1 4:30. EF: 43, Ecn 29 w 1/2 prz. after 10/28 +15, playup +15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 10/20. Info: BayAreaChess.com/grandprix.


NOV. 1, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27, 42 after 10/29. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


NOV. 1, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies to players w + score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 10/29. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


NOV. 7, Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Quads #2 Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Two Sections: U900 G/30 d0; Over 900 G/45 d5. Info & Entry Form at: www.CalNorthYouthChess.org/Applications/FallQuads15-GP Open to all scholastic players who are US Chess members. Trophies to winners of each Quad. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. Kirshner, Ph.D., Alan@CalNorthYouthChess.org, (510) 659-0358.


NOV. 8, Bay Area Fremont Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27, 42 after 11/6. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


NOV. 8, Bay Area Fremont Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies to players w + score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 11/6. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


NOV. 13-15 OR 14-15, Bay Area Chess NTD Thomas Langland Championship See Grand Prix.


NOV. 14, Sacramento Chess4Less Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 22, 37 after 11/11. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


NOV. 14, Sacramento Luper$wiss (3SS, G/90 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prize: $900 b/36. 1700+: $200-100, u1900 100-50. u1700: $200-100, u1600 100, u1400 50. Nov 15 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30 12:50 4:15. EF: 43, Econ 29 1/2 prz., after 11/11 +15, playup +15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 11/4. Infor- mation: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W.


NOV. 15, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 27, 42 after 11/13. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


NOV. 15, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies to players w + score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 11/13. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


NOV. 21, Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) New Location: 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: New Time: Required Check-in 12:30-1p. Games: 1-4p. EF: 22, 37 after 11/18 Info: BayAreaChess.com/signature.


NOV. 22, Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 1639A South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies to players w + score & all teams. Sched NEW Time: Reg. 9-9:15a. Games: 9:30a - 1:30p. EF: 22, 37 after 11/19. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature.


NOV. 22, Cupertino Grand Prix DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) See Grand Prix.


NOV. 26-29 OR 27-29, 51st Annual American Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.


DEC. 12, Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Quads #3 Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. Two Sections: U900 G/30 d0; Over 900 G/45 d5. Info & Entry Form at: www.CalNorthYouthChess.org/Applications/FallQuads15-GP Open to all scholastic players who are US Chess members. Trophies to winners of each Quad. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. Kirshner, Ph.D., Alan@CalNorthYouthChess.org, (510) 659-0358.


DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 25th annual North American Open (NV)


See Grand Prix.


DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) See Grand Prix.


JAN. 15-18, 16-18 OR 17-18, 7th annual Golden State Open See Grand Prix.


FEB. 27 OR 27-28, 11th SPF Nationwide Open for Girls and Boys 6SS, G/60 d5. Official Qualifier for the SPF Girls’ Invitational & FIDE World Youth 2016. MAIN EVENT: San Mateo Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Dr., San Mateo. Free Parking. $100,000+ in prizes (lots of trophies, chess prizes & scholarships). $1,000 Triple Crown Bonus! – All details on www.SPFNO.com. CHAMPIONSHIP SECTIONS: U8, U10, U12, U14, U16/18 in separate sections for Girls and Boys. TIME CONTROLS: All games will be G/60 d5. ROUND TIMES: Sat & Sun 9am, 11:30am, 2:30pm. EF: $39 UNTIL 12/1, $59 until 1/20, $69 until 2/20, $89 after. Unrated Reserve Sections: K-2 < 500 or UNR / 3-6 < 800 or UNR Rds. 2/27: 9, 10:30, 1, 3:30 & 5. Reserve Sections Time Control: G/25 d5 EF: $29 UNTIL 2/20, $49 after. ADDITIONAL EVENTS: Q & A and 25 board Simul against GM Susan Polgar 2/26 6:30pm (venue TBA) EF $29 UNTIL 12/1, $49 after. 2/27- Puzzle Solving Championship (one section) 5-5:30pm. EF $19 UNTIL 12/1, $29 until 2/20, $39 after. Blitz Championship. G/5+0 starts at 5:45pm. EF $19 UNTIL 12/1, $29 until 2/20, $39 after. US Chess Membership required for all championship sections & blitz. January 2016 Supplement used. TD discretion to place players accurately. HOTEL: Special Room Rate. Sofitel San Francisco Bay, 223 Twin Dolphin Dr., Redwood City. Call (650) 598-9000 for reser- vations. ORGANIZER: Chris Torres chesslessons@aol.com Or mail to: TCAMA 16691 Colonial Trail, Lathrop, CA 95330. More Info & Flyer or Register Online: www.SPFNO.com .


NOTE: Players who qualify for the World Youth Championship but represent a FIDE Academy are not included in the official US Chess Federation Delegation.


California, Southern


The Los Angeles Chess Club The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710. * www.LA ChessClub.com; Contact: Mick@LAChessClub.com; Saturdays: 10am- 10 pm (Beg & Interm. classes + 2 Tournaments). Sundays: 11-7 & 1-5 pm (Junior class + 2 Tournaments) – Details on our web site. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm (Advance Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025. (4 blocks W of 405, SW corner of Santa Monica & Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant) Group Classes * Tourna- ments * Private (1:1) Lessons.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 3&4, 10&11, 17&18, 24&25, LACC - Saturdays & Sundays G/61 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $55 ($35 LACC memb; No prizes 1/2; second child 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Register online for a free gift. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. 1-day option: $30/$20. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free at BoA & basement. Info: 310/795- 5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


OCT. 3, 10, 17, 24, LACC - Every Saturday Chess 4 JRS 4 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No prize 1/2, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; done by 5pm. Prizes: Trophies & medals; everyone receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Free pizzas & juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com orMick@LAChessClub.com.


OCT. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, LACC - Sat Night Blitzathon (BLZ) 4 separate events- 7DSS, G/5 d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). Blitz- rated. No prizes $10. Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Register online for a free gift. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections.


Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Info:www.LAChessClub.comor 310/795- 5710.


OCT. 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 JRS 4 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No prize 1/2, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; done by 5pm. Prizes: Trophies & medals; everyone receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Free pizzas & juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com orMick@LAChessClub.com.


OCT. 10-11, “Ecce Hoyo Kiss Occen Razor” on National Chess Day See Grand Prix.


OCT. 18, 2015 Westwood Fall Open See Grand Prix.


OCT. 24-25, 2015 Paul Morphy Memorial See Grand Prix.


OCT. 24-25, LACC - Chess Camp & Tournament 3 Sections: >1000, <1000, <500. EF: 2 days $199; 1 day $100; second child 1/2, 25% off new LACC members. $10 off if preregistered for 2 days by 10/23; $5 for 1 day. Reg:. Sat 9-10 am; Register online for a free gift. Schedule: Day 1(Beginner/ Intermediate): 12-1: Tactics I; 1-2: Tourney (Rd. 1, G/30 d0); 2-2:30: Pizza & juice break (free); 2:30- 3:30: Tourney (Rd. 2, G/30 d0); 3:30-4:30: Tourney Rd. 3, G/30 d0); 4:30-5:30: Analyzing games. Schedule: Day 2 (Intermediate/ Advanced): 12-1: Tactics II; 1-2: Tourney (Rd. 4, G/30 d0); 2-2:30: Pizza & juice break (free); 2:30-3:30: Tourney (Rd. 5, G/30 d0); 3:30-4:30: Tourney Rd. 6, G/30 d0; 4:30-5:30: Analyzing games. Ent: LACC, Box 251774, LA, CA 90025. Prizes: Certificate of Completion and an advance chess book! Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710; Mick@LAChessClub.com or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free in basement.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 2, 9, 16, 23, Santa Monica Bay Chess Club MONDAY EVENINGS; (4-SS, G/1:55 d5) Cash prizes. St. Andrew’s Church, 11555 National Blvd., WLA, 90064. EF: $10 - Club members, $25 - non- members. Reg.: 7-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:10-11:00 p.m., US Chess rated. Free parking. Free coffee. INFO: 310/827-2789.


NOV. 26-29 OR 27-29, 51st Annual American Open See Grand Prix.


DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 25th annual North American Open (NV)


See Grand Prix.


DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) (NV) See Grand Prix.


JAN. 15-18, 16-18 OR 17-18, 7th annual Golden State Open (CA-N)


See Grand Prix. Colorado


OCT. 24-25, DCC Fall Classic See Grand Prix.


NOV. 13-15 OR 14-15, 2015 U.S. Class Championships (TX) See Nationals.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! DEC. 5-6, Winter Springs Open 4-SS. Time Control:G/90 with 30 seconds increment. Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, CO. Sections: June (open), July (U 1800), August (U1400). EF: $35 if rec’d by 12/2, $40 at site. $5 discount for juniors, seniors, unrateds. Additional $5 discount for Supporting Members of Colorado Springs Chess Club. Cash prizes per entries. Register: 8:30– 9:30 AM. Rounds: 10 AM, 4 PM Saturday; 9 AM, 3 PM Sunday. Entries to: Richard Buchanan, 1 Sutherland Rd., Manitou Springs, CO 80829. Information: (719) 685 1984 or buckpeace@pcisys.net. CSCA mem- bership required: $15, juniors & seniors $10. OSA Colorado Tour Event.


DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 25th annual North American Open (NV)


See Grand Prix.


FEB. 11-15, 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15, 7th annual Southwest Class Championships (TX) See Grand Prix.


Connecticut


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 See Grand Prix.


NOV. 27-29 OR 28-29, 46th annual National Chess Congress (PA) See Grand Prix.


DEC. 12, 2015 Greater New Haven Open! See Grand Prix.


DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28, 34th annual Empire City Open (NY) See Grand Prix.


JAN. 8-10 OR 9-10, 4th annual Boston Chess Congress (MA) See Grand Prix.


FEB. 26-28 OR 27-28, George Washington Open (VA) See Grand Prix.


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


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