See previous issue for TLAs appearing October 1-14


NOV. 14, 14th Annual Horizons for Youth Scholastic Fall Chess Championship 5SS, G/30 d5. Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Main Campus, College Center Building, Bethlehem, PA 18020. Reg.: 8:00-9am. Rds.: 9:30, 11, 12:30, 2, 3:30. Two Tournaments: 1)US Chess Rated Section Age 18 and under with two sections, Open and U1200. 2) Age-Based, Non-Rated Sections ages 14 and under and all 5 rounds done by 3pm. EF: $30 by 11:59 pm on Thursday Nov 12, $35 later & on site. Prizes: Rated Section - OPEN, Cash - $200 1st place, $100 2nd place guaranteed, Trophies-1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, U1400. U1200 Cash - $75 1st place guaranteed, Trophies-1st, 2nd, 3rd, U1000, U800, U600, UNR. Non-Rated Trophies b/o age. For rated section, please bring chess equipment. Random draw prizes at end of tournament. Sudden death, if necessary for 1st-4th - G/10, tie breaks determines color and clock placement. Ent: Online registration only:www.northampton.edu/chess or call Horizons for Youth at 610-861-4120 for assistance. Info: Jane 610-861-4120, Scott Zrinski (TD), sazrinski@gmail.com or Bruce Davis (ChiefTD), Email: BDavis@lehighvalleychessclub.org.


NOV. 14, MasterMinds CC Swiss/Quads Lenfest Center, 3890 N. 10th St., Philadelphia, PA 19140. Quads: 3RR, G/85 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM. Rd. 9:30, 1, 4. Scholastic: 4SS, K-12 Open, K-8 U1200, K-6 U800, K-3 U500 G/40 d5, EF: $5 rec’d by Thurs. before, $15 on site. Reg. ends 9AM. Rd. 1 10AM then asap. Mail Ent: payable to MasterMinds CC, 36 E. Hortter St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. Info: mastermindschess.org or brad@master- mindschess.org


NOV. 15, PCL November Quick Quads (QC) 3RR, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11- 11:15am. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W.


NOV. 22, 2015 PA State Game/15 Championship (QC) See Grand Prix.


NOV. 27-29, Cleveland Classic (OH) See Grand Prix.


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


NOV. 27-29 OR 28-29, 2015 Motor City Open (MI) See Grand Prix.


DEC. 6, PCL December Quick Quads (QC) 3RR, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11- 11:15am. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W.


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


JAN. 15-18, 16-18 OR 17-18, 48th annual Liberty Bell Open 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.


Rhode Island


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


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


South Carolina


OCT. 24, Greenville Scholastic Open 2015 5 SS, G/30 d0. EF: $12 by Oct 22; $18 after. Trophies to 1st-3rd each div. K-2; K-4; K-6; K-8; K-12. Div. may be adjusted. Reg.: 8-8:45. Rds.: 9:00-10:15-11:30-1:30-2:45. Lunch 12:30. Site: Eastlan Baptist Church, 625 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, SC, 29607. Reg form at: www.sc chess.org/index.php “Upcoming Events” link; contact: Gene Nix, eenixjr@yahoo.com


OCT. 30-NOV. 1 OR OCT. 31-NOV. 1, Nashville Open (TN) See Grand Prix.


OCT. 30-NOV. 1 OR OCT. 31-NOV. 1, 76th S.C. Championships See Grand Prix.


NOV. 27-29, Tobacco Road FIDE Open (NC) See Grand Prix.


Tennessee


OCT. 24, Mike Barton Memorial 5 See Grand Prix.


OCT. 30-NOV. 1 OR OCT. 31-NOV. 1, Nashville Open See Grand Prix.


NOV. 13-15 OR 14-15, 24th annual Kings Island Open (OH) See Grand Prix.


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


NOV. 21-22, 56th Mid-South Open See Grand Prix.


DEC. 26-28, 45th Annual Atlanta Open (GA) See Grand Prix.


Texas


OCT. 17, Many Springs 81 North Richland Hills Public Library, 9015 Grand Ave., North Richland Hills, TX 76180. 3 Round Swiss, G/60 d5. EF: $20, 65% of EF returned as prizes. Sections to be determined by participation. Registration on-site 8:45-9:05. First Round 9:15AM, Second Round 12:15PM, Third Round 2:30PM. Additional information: Aurelio Gonzalez at either 817-789- 8360, agonzalejr@yahoo.com or www.tarrantcountychessclub.org/.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! OCT.23-25, 19th Annual Texas Grade and Collegiate Championships Houston Marriott South Hobby Airport, 9100 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77017. HR: $92/$92/$92/$92, 713-943-7979. Mention chess to get rate. Or register online at www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group- corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Texas%20Grade%20and%2 0Collegiate%20Chess%20Championships%20^houhh%60DCCDCCA%609 2.00%60USD%60true%6010/21/15%6010/28/15%6010/2/15&app=resv link&stop_mobi=yes (link is also on tournament website www.dal- laschess.com). Breakfast for up to two adults and two children is included in rate. Reserve by Oct 2 or rate may not be honored. Collegiate: Oct 23 or 24 - 25. 5SS, G/90, with 30 sec inc. Collegiate is open to any college player. Only Texas players/Colleges can be be Texas Collegiate Champs. $$ $400-$200-$100, 1st ‘1600-1800’ $200, 1st ‘1200-1599’ $200, 1st U1200 $200, Unrated eligible for U1200 prize or 1st -3rd overall only. Plaques to top 5 Individuals, Plaques to top 5 Teams (top four players added for team scores, no more than 2 teams per school.) EF: $49 by 10/10/15, $69 thereafter. Do not mail after 10/17 as your entry may not be received in time. Reg.:3 day:Fri 10/23 from 6:00 pm- 6:30 pm. Rds.: Rd. 1 at 10/23 at 6:45 pm. Sat 1:45pm-5:45pm. Sun. 9 am and 1:45 pm. 2day: Reg. 10/24 8:00 -8:30 am. Rd. 1 at 9 am then merge with 3 day. One 1/2 pt bye available, any round, if requested before end of rd. 2 and if player has not received a full point bye. Team pairings will be turn off for later rounds, probably for round 3. Fide rated and US Chess rated and uses Fide Rules. US Chess ratings/rules will be used for pairings and prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Note that Foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st round in order to play. Note that USA Players with no FIDE ID must disclose their email address. Online registration and team room information on website at www.dallaschess.com. FIDE. Grades 7-12: Oct 23-25. 5SS, G/90 with 5 sec delay. Each grade is Open to TX residents or players attending Texas schools. Players must play in their own grade. Note that small 7-12 sections may be merged with a bigger 7-12 section. Trophies to top 10 ind. & top 5 teams (top three players added for team scores, no more than 2 teams per school in each grade.) EF: $35 if postmarked by 10/10/15, $59 thereafter or on site. . Do not mail after 10/17 as your entry may not be received in time. Schedule: Reg: Fri 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Rds: Fri 6:45pm, Sat 9 am – 1:45pm, Sun. 9 am – 1:45 pm. Two 1/2 pt byes available as long as one of the byes is for round 1, else only one bye available. Byes must be requested before end of rd. 2 and before getting a full point bye. Team pairings may be turn off for later rounds. Players may also register on 10/24 from 8 - 8:30 am. These players would get 1/2 point bye for round 1. Grades K-6: Oct 23-25. 6SS, Rds. G/60 d5. Each grade is Open to TX residents or players attending Texas schools. Players must play in their own grade. Trophies to top 10 ind. & top 5 teams (top three players added for team scores, no more than 2 teams per school in each grade.) Reg: Fri. 10/23 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm. RDS: Fri 10/23 6:45 pm. Saturday 9:30am-1:00pm-3:45pm. Sun rds 10 am-1:15 pm. ALL: EF: $35 if postmarked by 10/10 $59 there- after or at site. Do not mail after 10/17 as your entry may not be received in time. Two 1/2 pt byes available as long as one of the byes is for round 1, else only one bye available. Byes must be requested before end of rd. 2 and before getting a full point bye. Team pairings may be turn off for later rounds. Players may also register on 10/24 from 8 - 8:45 am. These players would get 1/2 point bye for round 1. All: Entries to: Dallas Chess Club, c/o Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Entry must include Name, US Chess ID (or new/pend- ing), grade & school and school location. Incomplete entries will be charged at site entry fee. No refunds after 10/21. Email: info@dal- laschess.com 214-632-9000. Do not call after 10/21 as we are traveling. Online registration and team room information on website at www.dal- laschess.com. Side events: See website for side event information. All Side events will be on Saturday. W. (FIDE for Collegiate section)


OCT. 24, Corpus Christi Chess Clinic Presents: October Chess Battle 5 Rounds, G/30 d5. LOCATION: GARCIA ARTS & EDUCATION CENTER, 2021 Agnes Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78405. Plenty of parking available. RATED OPEN TOURNAMENT. MUST BE A CURRENT US Chess MEMBER TO PLAY. ALL AGES AND LEVELS OF PLAY WELCOME. TWO DIVISIONS: UPPER & LOWER. UPPER SECTION: RATING 1000 & UP. LOWER SEC- TION: BELOW 1000. REGISTRATION BEGINS: 8:00 am. TOURNAMENT PLAY BEGINS: 9:00 am. FORMAL LUNCH BREAK AT THE END OF ROUND TWO. FOOD AND BEVERAGES PROVIDED ON SALE FOR LUNCH. ENTRY FEE: $20.00 at the door or pre-register and pay via Paypal. Paypal e- mail address: cc_chessclinic@yahoo.com. Room for 150 players. Bring your own tournament board and clock. 1st place trophies for each division will be presented at closing ceremony. For questions or further information, contact: Steve Blustein 361-429-0204.


OCT. 31-NOV. 1, Dallas Open See Grand Prix.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! OCT. 31-NOV. 1, Dallas Amateur and Novice 5SS, G/90 with 30 second increment. Dallas CC, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. Ste C, Richardson, TX 75080. EF: $30 ($25 Jr/Sr/Hcap), plus $10 non- DCC mbr fee if applicable. $$ Prizes based on entries 60 % returned. Amateur: Open to U2000. Novice: Open to U1400 and unrated. Reg.: 9:45-10:15am. Rds.: 10:45-3:10-7:16, 9:45-2:10. One half-point bye if


requested before rd 2 (and if requested before receiving a full point bye). Tournament reserves the right to use Fide rules on electronic devices and on starting White’s clock at start of a round and to use FIDE pairing rules. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: 214-632-9000, info@dal- laschess.com, www.dallaschess.com.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! NOV. 3, 10, 17, 24, Monthly - Tuesday Night Swiss 4SS, first 4 Tuesdays of every month. Time control: G/120 d5. Center64 CC, 3201 Hillcroft St., Suite 2E, Houston, TX 77057. EF: $25 members, plus $7 registration fee for non-members. Prizes: 50% EF. Reg.: 6:30- 6:55 p.m. First Tue. of month. Rds.: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. WEBSITE: www. center64.com


NOV. 7, 8th Annual Turkey Tournament Sloan Creek Intermediate School, 440 Country Club Rd., Fairview, TX 75069. Sections: * A US Chess Rated event (US Chess MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED). K-3 U400; K-3 Open; 4-12 U600; 4-12 U900; 4-12 Open. Time Control: G/30 d0. Trophies: A 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophy will be awarded for individual competition will be awarded. An additional FROZEN TURKEY will be awarded to the fourth place finisher in each competition. * Team Trophies will also be awarded for teams that qualify in each section. Entry Fee: $35 entry fee if paid by November 4th, $50 entry fee if paid after November 4th (including walk ins). * Please make checks payable to Lovejoy ISD and mail to 440 Country Club Rd., Fairview, TX 75069. To register go to: http://lovejoychess.weebly.com/lovejoy- isd-tournaments.html Here you can register fully online or print out the flier and mail it in. *Any questions please direct them to Miles Knight at miles_knight@lovejoyisd.net.


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


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


NOV. 26-29 OR 27-29, 2015 DCC Fide Open XIII See Grand Prix.


DEC. 12-13, 2015 DCC Fide Open XIV See Grand Prix.


DEC. 19-21, 2015 Dallas Absolute See Grand Prix.


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


See Grand Prix.


DEC. 30-31, DCC New Year’s Eve INSANITY See Grand Prix.


JAN. 9-10, 2016 DCC Fide Open I See Grand Prix.


JAN. 16-18, Texas Masters See Grand Prix.


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


Vermont


OCT. 24-25, 2015 Vermont Open See Grand Prix.


November 20-25, 2015 Texas 2015 UTDallas Fall FIDE Open. 9SS. G/90 +30sec from move 1. Embassy Suites Dallas – Park Central, 13131 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243. GM & IM norms possible! Min. 2000 FIDE or 2200 USCF required. Prizes $7,500 G: $$3000- 1500-1000, U2500 $$1000, U2300 $$1000. EF: GMs, foreign IMs, 2500+: Free; 2450-2499: $100; 2400-2449 $150; 2350-2399: $200; 2300-2349 $250; 2250-2299: $300; 2200-2249 $350; 2100- 2199: $400; 2000-2099 $450; U2000: $500; Unr: $700; $75 discount to all non-US Federation players. FIDE ratings used for EF/pairings/prizes. Tournament will be run using FIDE Rules. Non-US Federation players must have/provide a FIDE ID number or they cannot play. (New players can get a FIDE ID number for their Country’s Federation ) This tournament is open to players with FIDE Ratings above 2000 (a few special exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Organizers.) Note that anyone rated USCF 2200 is also eligible to play but must pay Entry Fees according to their FIDE Ratings. To improve chances to make GM Norms, a maximum of one-third of the total field will be per- mitted to be U2200 FIDE. May use accelerated pairings if in the opinion of the Chief Arbiter, that would improve norm chances. Tournament is limited to a total of around 40 players. If Monroi Units are provided, they must be used. Schedule: Onsite reg- istration if not full, 11/20 at 3pm-3:30 pm. Opening Ceremony at 5:30 pm. Rds.: Rd on 11/20 at 6 pm; 11/21 at 10 am and 5 pm; 11/22 at 10 am and 5 pm; 11/23 at 5 pm; 11/24 at 10 am and 5pm; 11/25 at 9 am. Chief Arbiter: IA Francisco Guadalupe. HR: $92-$92-$92-$92 includes free breakfast, 972-234-3300 mention UTD to get $92 rate. Reserve by 11/1 or rate may go up. Hotel will provide guests free rides (base on availability) to anywhere within 3 miles. Make checks payable to Dallas Chess Club. ENT: Dallas Chess Club, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. 214.632. 9000. INFO: Barb Swafford or Luis Salinas, info@dallaschess. com or Luis.Salinas@utdallas.edu. www.utdal- las.edu/chess. NS. NC. FIDE


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