See previous issue for TLAs appearing October 1-14
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.
NOV. 27-29 OR 28-29, 46th annual National Chess Congress (PA) See Grand Prix.
FEB. 26-28 OR 27-28, George Washington Open (VA) See Grand Prix.
Massachusetts
OCT. 18, 82nd Greater Boston Open See Grand Prix.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 21, 28, NOV. 4, 11, 18, Ernest E. Fandreyer Memorial 5SS, G/100 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Complex, Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $1 per game played. Reg.: 6- 7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: 1-4. limit two. Prizes: chess books to 1st. 2nd, top U1900, U1700, U1500. U1300. Info: George Miri- janian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420.
miriling2@aol.com, 978-345-5011. Website:
www.wachusettchess.org Free parking. W.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 1, Spookacular Amateur 4SS, G/65 d5. Town Hall Annex, 381 Main St., West Newbury, MA 01985. Open to 2199 & under. EF: $34 postmarked by 25 October, $38 at site. $$GTD: $300-175. U1950 $150, U1700 $125, U1450 $100. No refresh- ments available onsite Bring your own snacks/drinks. Maps for dining provided. Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Advance entries must be postmarked by 10/25/2015. Rds.: 10-1:00-3:30-6:00. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea
relyea@operamail.com.
www.relyeachess.com.
NOV. 6-8 OR 7-8, 19th Annual Eastern Chess Congress (CT) See Grand Prix.
NOV. 27-29 OR 28-29, 46th annual National Chess Congress (PA) See Grand Prix.
DEC. 6, Harry Nelson Pillsbury Memorial See Grand Prix.
DEC. 12, 2015 Greater New Haven Open! (CT) See Grand Prix.
JAN. 8-10 OR 9-10, 4th annual Boston Chess Congress See Grand Prix.
MAR. 12-13, 49th annual New York State Scholastic Champi- onships (out of state welcome) (NY) See New York.
Michigan See Grand Prix.
OCT. 9-11 OR 10-11, 24th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL)
OCT. 28-NOV. 1, The Friendship Games See Grand Prix.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 30-NOV. 1, International Renaissance Chess Classic SITE: ADOBA HOTEL-DEARBORN, 600 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126 (Directions/Lodging Info below). Reservations: Go online to
www.adobadearborn.com or call (313) 592-3622. (Group Code: 3887). 6 Rounds. Sections: K3unr, K8unr, U750, U950, U1200, U1500, Open Game Times: G/90 d3. One half-point bye may be requested rounds 1-5, additional byes will be zero point byes Awards: Individual: Top 10 per section; Section Team: Top 5 per section (Top 4 players in section scores); Overall Team: Top 10 Teams in tournament (Top 10 players per team scores regardless of section) - For the Overall Team trophies we will combine all sections into “one large” section and take the top 10 players from each team to determine trophy winners. Registration Fees: $45.00 until September 30; $55.00 after September 30; $80.00 day of tournament registrations. Register online at http://weplay-
chess.webs.com/ircc.htm Questions: Please contact Tom Nelson at:
weplaychess@comcast.net
OCT. 30-NOV. 1 OR OCT. 31-NOV. 1, Fifth Annual Fall Festival See Grand Prix.
NOV. 13-15 OR 14-15, 24th annual Kings Island Open (OH) See Grand Prix.
NOV. 27-29 OR 28-29, 2015 Motor City Open See Grand Prix.
NOV. 27-29, Cleveland Classic (OH) See Grand Prix.
Minnesota See Grand Prix.
OCT. 9-11 OR 10-11, 24th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL)
NOV. 27-29, Wm. Martz Memorial/North Central Open (WI) See Grand Prix.
Mississippi
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! OCT. 24-25, 2015 Mississippi State Championship Country Inn & Suites, 3051 White Blvd., Pearl, MS 39208. Phone: 601- 420-2244. HR: $79/night. Ask for MCA tournament rate. Open tournament but must be a Mississippi resident to win a trophy. The Open section
Trophy winner will be the 2015 State Champion. MS residents must be a member of MCA ($5). 5SS, G/90 d5. 2 sections: Open and U1400. Pre-entry Fee: Adults $20 and Scholastic 12th grade or lower $10 if received by Oct 11. Onsite Entry Fee: Adults $30 and Scholastic $20. Prizes: Open: 1st, 2nd, 3rd; U1400: 1st, 2nd, 3rd (60% of entry fees returned). Registration: Sat 8-9am. Rounds: Sat 9:15, 1:15, 4:30 Sun 9, 1:30. The MCA will host its annual business meeting Sunday at 12:45 pm. If you are a Mississippi resident, please attend! Send entries to: Mark Nicholas, 236 Crosscreek Dr., Brandon, MS 39047. Include your US Chess #, expiration date and estimated rating. Information: Call Mark at 615-631-3876 or email Mark at
mark@mcachess.org,
www.mca
chess.org.
OCT. 30-NOV. 1 OR OCT. 31-NOV. 1, Nashville Open (TN) See Grand Prix.
NOV. 13-15 OR 14-15, 2015 U.S. Class Championships (TX) See Nationals.
FEB. 11-15, 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15, 7th annual Southwest Class Championships (TX) See Grand Prix.
Missouri
FAQ (Friday Action Quad) (QC) 3RR, G/20 d3 Quick Rated. Chess Club & Scholastic Center, 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. EF: $10. Prize fund $36 first in each quad. Club membership req’d. available from $3. Reg: 6:30 - 6:50. Rounds begin at 7. The FAQ is held every Friday in 2015 except on November 27th and December 25th. Site entries only. Info: 314-361-CHESS www.
saintlouischessclub.org. W.
OCT. 9-11 OR 10-11, 24th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL)
See Grand Prix.
OCT. 10, National Chess Day Blitz (BLZ) 9/SS, G/5 d0. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Mary- land Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF: $5. Reg.: 6-6:50. Round 1: 7:00 PM. PF: $150 Unconditionally Guaranteed!! $50-$40-$25-$10. Top U1800-$15. Top U1500-$5. Biggest Upset-$5. Blitz ratings will be used for Pairing and Prize Purposes. US Chess Membership required as event is Blitz Rated.
OCT. 10, National Chess Day Rated Beginners Open! Open to Unrated US Chess members or players rated Under 1300. 4/SS. G/30 d0. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. EF: $5 if US Chess rated. Free for new US Chess members. $150 Prize Fund Unconditionally Guaranteed!! $50-$40- $35. Top Unrated Player: $25. Reg.: 12-12:45. Rounds: 1, 2, 3:30, 4:30. One 1/2 point bye if declared before round 1. Ent: 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108, or online at
saintlouischessclub.org Info: 314- 361-CHESS
info@saintlouischessclub.org.
OCT. 17, Fall Quads Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF: $2. Reg.: 10-10:45. Rounds: 11, 2:30, 6. Prizes: 2 Special Raffles before Round 3. No Half- point Byes. Ent: 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108, or online at
saintlouischessclub.org Info:
info@saintlouischessclub.org, 314-361- CHESS.
OCT. 24, 2015 Springfield Open Co-hosted by the Springfield Park Board Chess Club and Joplin Chess Club. 4-SS, G/60 d5. Southside Senior Center, 2215 S. Fremont, Springfield, MO 65804. 2 Sections, Open: $120-80, U1600 60. U1400: $60-40. 4.0 Bonus: $20. Sections may be combined for pairing purposes. Prizes b/25 non-scholastic entries. EF: $20 by 10/23, $30 at door. Scholastic (rating only) $10 by 10/23, $15 at door. Email entry for lower rate. Reg: 8-8:50. Rounds: 9, 11:15, 2, 4:15. Ent:
martin.stahl@
joplinchess.org with cash on-site or mailed to Joplin Chess Club, 2609 New Hampshire, Joplin, MO 64804. Checks payable to Martin Stahl. Info:
joplinchess.org,
martin.stahl@
joplinchess.org, 417-483-1554.
OCT. 30-NOV. 1 OR OCT. 31-NOV. 1, Nashville Open (TN) See Grand Prix.
OCT. 31, Halloween Open Liberty United Methodist Church, 1001 Sunset Ave., Liberty, MO 64068. Reg.: 10:30AM. Rd. 1 11AM. 3SS, G/60 d5. EF: $20 by Oct 30th. Reg. at
www.Reg4chess.com. $25 Onsite. Q: Ken Fee, 1537 Baker St., Liberty, MO 64068. 816-399-3703. Req. Memb: US Chess & KC Chess Assoc. Sold onsite. Free Entry For ALL Unrated Players! Flyer at website:
www.kansascitychessclub.com.
NOV. 13-15 OR 14-15, 2015 U.S. Class Championships (TX) See Nationals.
NOV. 27-29, Thanksgiving Open (FIDE Rated) See Grand Prix.
DEC. 11-13, 2015 Club Championship (FIDE Rated) See Grand Prix.
DEC. 19, Holiday Chess 5/SS, G/45 d5. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF: $10, $5 for annual members of the club if registered by 12/18. Reg.: 10-10:45. Rds.: 11, 12:45, 3, 4:45, 6:30. $200 Unconditionally Guaranteed!! $50-$40-$30-$25. Top U1800-$20. Top U1500-$15. Biggest Upset-$20. Event is dual rated. Two 1/2 point byes if declared before round 2. Ent: 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108 or
saintlouischessclub.org Info: 314-361-CHESS,
info@saintlouischessclub.org.
FEB. 11-15, 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15, 7th annual Southwest Class Championships (TX) See Grand Prix.
Nevada See Grand Prix.
OCT. 16-18, 33rd Annual Sands Regency Reno - Western States Open
NOV. 26-29 OR 27-29, 51st Annual American Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.
DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 25th annual North American Open See Grand Prix.
DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ) See Grand Prix.
JAN. 15-18, 16-18 OR 17-18, 7th annual Golden State Open (CA-N)
See Grand Prix.
FEB. 11-15, 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15, 7th annual Southwest Class Championships (TX) See Grand Prix.
New Hampshire
NOV. 7, North Conway Fall Open, North Conway (NH) Chess Club 4SS, G/50 d5, can split into two sections if enough players. Location: North Conway Lutheran Church basement, 15 Grove St., North Conway, NH 03860. Rounds: 10, 12:30, 2:30, 4:30. EF: $5. Prizes - books, etc. Info: 603-323-7450 or
sparkgap49@aol.com.
A Heritage Event! NOV. 14, 40th New Hampshire Amateur Championship 4SS, G/60 d5. Holiday Inn, 9 Northeastern Blvd. (exit 4 off Everett Tnpk/Rte. 3), Nashua, NH. 3 Sections: Championship, open to U2100 or Unr. EF: $34 if rec’d by 11/12, $39 at site.$$G: $150-100-50; trophies to top 3, top 3 U1850. Intermediate, open to U1750 or Unr. EF: $34 if rec’d by 11/12, $39 at site. $$G: $120-60-40; trophies to top 3, top 3 U1500. Novice, open to U1300 or Unr. EF: $29 ($24 to jrs. U21) if rec’d by 11/12, $34 at site ($29 jrs. U21). Trophies to top 3, top 3 U1100, top Unr. All, NHCA membership req’d of rated NH residents; dues $8 adult, $6 under 19. Reg.: 8:30-9:35am Sat. 11/14, Rds.: 10-1:00-3:30-6:00.
NO TOURNAMENTS IN YOUR AREA?
WHY NOT ORGANIZE ONE? Do you need to go out of town for tournament play? Would you and others in your area like the convenience of an occasional event closer to home? Organize one!
It’s not much work to hold a small tournament, and there is little risk if you use a low-cost site and avoid guaranteed prizes. You might even make a profit! Either a based-on Swiss with projected prizes up to $500, a Quad format, or a trophy tournament will virtually guarantee taking in more in fees than you pay out in prizes.
The affiliation fee is just $40 a year. You will receive the annual rating supplement and have access to the TD/Affiliate area of our website.
Remember, you can both run and play in a small event. Many of them wouldn’t be held if the organizer/TD couldn’t play.
Want to know more? Contact Joan Du Bois at
joandubois@uschess.org. We’ll be glad to help you be part of the promotion of American chess!
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