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9596 or 504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted (no checks at site). Please bring your own chess boards, sets and clocks; chess vendor will be on site. FIDE.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! June 22-23, Nevada


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 30 (Enhanced) 2016 U.S. Women’s Open 5SS, G/90 +30. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., 89109. $$2,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund. $500-300-200, U2000 $200, U1800 $200, U1600 $200, U1400 $200, U1200 $200. EF: $50 by 6/3, $70 later. REG.: 9-9:30 a.m. RDS.: 10-2:30-7, 10-2:30. 1/2 point bye available in any round (limit 1). HR $69 ($89 Friday and Saturday nights). (800) 732-7117 – be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. This event kicks off the LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL on Wednes- day before the National Open. ENT Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or www.VegasChessFestival.com. FIDE.


An American Classic! A Heritage Event!


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! June 24-26 or 25-26, Nevada


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 300 (Enhanced) 2016 National Open 6-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30 (2-day rounds 1-3 and unrated G/40 +5). Westgate Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas 89109. $100,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund will not be reduced! In 8 sections, top 2 FIDE rated. Open: $8,000-4,000-2,000-1,000-600-500-400-300-300-300, top under 2500 $2,500, top under 2400 $2,400, EXTRA $2,500 for perfect score. The winner of the Open section also receives a replica of the Edmondson Cup. Under 2300: $6,000-3,000-1,500-750-400-350-300- 250-250-250. Under 2100: $6,000-3,000-1,500-750-400-350-300-250- 250-250. Under 1900: $5,000-2500-1250-600-350-300-250-250-250- 250. Under 1700: $4,000-2,000-1,000-500-300-250-250-250-250-250. Under 1500: 3000-1500-700-350-300-250-250-250-250-250. Under 1300: $2000-1,000-500-300-250-250-250, top under 1000 (no provisional) $900. Unrated or Provisional Under 1000: 3 schedules with 6 rounds per day $200-125-75 each day plus $300 overall (best 2 results). Plus Score Bonus ($12,000 guaranteed) in addition to any other prizes, every player with 3-1/2 points or more wins a $50 gift certificate. Plus score certificates will be awarded on site only. Players age 14 and under are eligible for best game prizes including the Freddie Award and $400 in cash prizes (donated by Fred Gruenberg). Mixed Doubles: best male/female combined 2-player team score: $1,500-750-350-250-150. Teammates may play in different sections but must have average rating below 2200. The Freddie: Players age 14 and under are eligible for best game prizes including the Freddie Award and $400 in cash prizes (donated by Fred Gruenberg). Unrated players may play only in Unrated or Open Section. Provisionally rated players may not win more than 40% of top prize in any under section; balance goes to next player(s) in line. CCA minimum ratings or other ratings may be used if higher than US Chess June Supplement. EF: $225 by 6/3, $250 by 6/22, $280 later. $40 less for seniors 65 and over. $125 less for players in only 1 unrated schedule, $60 less for 2 schedules. Add $125 for adults rated under 2200 or juniors under 2100 playing in the Open Section. Reg 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday. Rds.: 11-5:30, 10-4:30, 10-4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg.: 8:30-9 a.m. Saturday. Rds.: 10-12-2 then merge with 3-day in round 4 at 4:30. Half point byes available in any round; round 5 or 6 byes must be requested before the start of round 2 and may not be cancelled. Chess sets and boards provided for tournament play only, not for skittles. Please bring digital chess clocks! The LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL features the National Open, the U.S Game/10 Championship, the U.S. Women’s Open, the International Youth Championship, and other events. Many free extras and surprises! Free parking. Free raffles with great prizes. Free GM Lectures. Free GM analysis of your games. Free Daily Bulletins and free commemorative DVD mailed to all participants. Grandmaster Simuls and Chess Camp for all ages on Thursday. U.S. Women’s OpenWednesday and Thursday. Walter Browne Memorial Blitz Thursday 7:00 p.m. U.S. Game/10 Championship Monday morning. Youth Tournaments Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Blitz Tournaments Saturday & Sunday. Poker Tournament Thursday afternoon. Don’t be shut out — make your reservations early and be sure to ask for the CHESS rates—$69 single or double ($89 Friday and Saturday nights) guarantees a premium room with new furniture, refrigerator, flat screen TV and more. The optional resort package including access to the Fitness Center, free WI-FI, and more is substantially discounted for our group. Cutoff for special hotel rate is June 3rd. (800) 732-7117 or www.VegasChessFestival.com/hotel. ENT Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925, on line at www.VegasChessFestival.com. Info: (702) 930-9550 and leave a message. FIDE.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! July 30-Aug. 7, Aug. 2-7 or Aug. 4-7, Indiana Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 300 117th Annual U.S. Open Includes Traditional one game per day schedule (9 days), also 6-day slow-time control option, and 4-day option. 9SS, 40/90, SD/30; inc. 30 (4-day option, Rds. 1-6, G/60 d5). Playing and Meeting Areas:Marriott Indianapolis East, 7202 East 21st St., Indianapolis IN 46219. Guest Rooms: Indianapolis Conference Center (formerly La Quinta Inn & Suites), 7304 East 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219, HR: $84, Call (317) 359-1021, mention “US Chess”. Fairfield Inn & Suites, 7110 East 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219, HR: $99, Call (317) 322-0101, mention “US Chess”. Free parking - All three hotels are next to each other (Marriott at the center) and share same parking lot. Reserve by July 1 or rate may increase. $50,000 in prizes based on 500 paid entries, else proportional, $40,000 (80% of each prize) minimum guaranteed. A one-section tournament with Class prizes. Top US player not otherwise qualified qualifies for 2017 US Championship. Choice of three schedules: Traditional: 40/90, SD/30; inc. 30. One round daily at 7 PM, except Rd.


18 April 2016 www.uschess.org A Heritage Event!


9, 3 PM 8/7. 6-Day Option: 40/90, SD/30; inc. 30. 7 PM 8/2, 12 NOON & 7 PM 8/3-8/5, 7 PM 8/6, 3 PM 8/7. 4-Day Option: Rds. 1-6: G/60 d5; then 40/90, SD/30; inc. 30. 12 NOON, 3 PM, 7 PM, 10 PM 8/4; 12 NOON, 3 PM, 7 PM 8/5; 7 PM 8/6; 3 PM 8/7. All schedules merge after Round 6 & compete for same prizes. Projected prizes: Top places $8000-4000-2000-1500-1000-800-600-500, clear winner or playoff $200 bonus. If tie for first, top two on tiebreak play Armageddon game (White 5 minutes, 2-sec delay, Black 3 minutes, 2-sec delay and gets draw odds) for bonus and title. Class Prizes: Top Master (2200-2399) $2500- 1200-800-500, Expert (2000-2199) $2500-1200-800-500, Class A (1800-1999) $2500-1200-800-500, Class B (1600-1799) $2500-1200- 800-500, Class C (1400-1599) $2000-1000-600-400, Class D (1200-1399) $1500-700-500-300, Class E or below (under 1200) $1500-700-500-300, Unrated $800-400-200. Half-Point Byes: must commit before Round 4; up to 3 byes allowed for 2000/up, 2 byes for 1400-1999, one bye for Under 1400/Unr. Limit 1 bye in last two rounds. Zero-point byes are always available in any round if requested at least two hours before the round(s) in question.Entry Fee: Online, $145 by 6/20, $165 by 7/18, $185 after 7/18. By mail, $147 postmarked by 6/20, $167 postmarked by 7/18, $187 after 7/18; do not mail after 7/25! By phone, $150 by 6/20, $170 by 7/18, $185 after. No phone entries after 7/29 (by the close of business at the Office)! At site, all $190; Free entry for GMs and WGMs for main event. All entries must be made at least two (2) hours prior to the player’s first game. Current US Chess membership required. July Rating Supplement used; unofficial ratings (at least four games) used if otherwise unrated. CCA ratings used if above US Chess. Foreign player ratings: usually 100 points added to FIDE or FQE, 200+ added to most foreign national ratings, no points added to CFC. Highest of multiple ratings generally used. Entries: US Chess, ATTN: 2016 US Open, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Online entry available soon. Phone entry: 800.903.8723. Not FIDE rated, No cell phones. Bring a clock — none supplied. Sets/boards supplied for tournament but not for skittles. Many meetings, workshops and seminars, including: US Chess Committee Meetings 8/3-8/5, US Chess Awards Luncheon 8/6 NOON, US Chess Delegates Meeting 8/6-7. Many side events and other championships, including: US National Blitz Championship 7SS Double, G/5 d0, Rd. 1 at 12 NOON 8/6; Weekend Swiss 5SS, G/60 d5, 12-3 Sat 7/30, 10-12:30-3 Sun 7/31; US Open Scholastic (see sep- arate TLA for the Scholastic event); US Open Quads G/30 d5 except on Wed (G/60 d5) 12-1:30-3 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; Wed 10-12:30-3. US National G/15 Championship 12-1-2-3-4 Wed 8/3; US Open Bughouse Sat. 10:30 AM 7/30. 18th Annual Golf Tournament for the US Open Chess Players, (see tournament website for details). US Open Tennis Tour- nament (see tournament website for details). In addition, three other championships will also take place: the 2016 Denker Tournament of HS Champions (see website for participants’ list), the 2016 Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions (see website for participants’ list) and the 2016 National Girls’ Tournament of Champions (see website for participants’ list). Please check the US Open website often for updates, new information and corrections and other useful doc- uments! (Information webpage coming soon)


GRAND PRIX


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Apr. 29-May 1 or Apr. 30-May 1, California, Northern Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 30 (Enhanced) Bay Area Chess Championship 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. 5SS, G/90+30, 2-day rds. 1-2 G/60 d5. Park free. Prize: 5,000 b/90 (60% 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. Apr 16 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: F 6:30-6:45p & Sa 9:30- 9:45a. Rds.: F 7p, Sa 10a, 3p Su 10a 2:30p. (2-day Sa 10a 12:30 & merge). EF: 99, Econ EF: 79 w 60% prz, after 4/25 +20. Playup +35. Rated 2250+ $0 by 4/18 (prize - EF). Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/ champs.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! May 14-15, Wisconsin


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 2016 Arpad Elo Chula Vista Resort, 2501 River Rd., Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965. 855- 388-4782, HR: $85 (mention chess). In 3 Sections, Open: EF $45 received by 5-12, $5 more at site. $$b/25 $400-$225-A $150- U1800 $140. Reserve(U1800): EF $30 received by 5-12, $5 more at site. $$b/25 $110-$95-C $75-U1400 $75. RBO: (U1200) $15 received by 5-12, $5 more at site. 1st $50, trophies to 1-2-U900-U700. TC: RD. 1 G/90 d10, RDS. 2-5 30/90, SD/60 d10. RDS.: 10-2:00-7:30, 10-3:30. ENT: Guy Hoffman, 1305D Tompkins Dr., Madison, WI 53716, 920-279-0701. INFO: schachfuhrer@hotmail.com. www.wischess.org. WCA Tour Event! W.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! May 27-30 or 28-30, Virginia


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 50 (Enhanced) 4th Cherry Blossom Classic Marriot Dulles Airport Hotel, 45020 Aviation Dr., Dulles, VA 20166. A VCF Cup Event. 5 Sections - 7-SS in 4 sections (4-day or 3-day): Open, U2200, U1900 and U1600; 6-SS in U1300 (2-day only – Sat and Sun). Open & U2200 FIDE Rated - Strictly follows FIDE Laws of Chess; USCF Ratings used for Pairings and Prizes in all sections. Prizes $$7500 b/140 (re-entries count as half, U1300 count as 3/4 entry), Open Section $2400 Unconditionally Guaranteed, Minimum $5970 GTD (70% each prize gtd in Other Sections). Open: (100% GTD) $1000-500-300-150 U2300 $300-150. Minimum USCF/FIDE 2100 Rating (Juniors/K-12 Min 2000) to play in Open Section. U2200: $800-400-200 U2000 $300-150. USCF/FIDE Minimum 1800 to play in U2200 Section. U1900: $600-300- 150 U1700 $200-100 Unrated limit $200. U1600: $500-250-125, U1400 $150-75 Unrated limit $150. U1300: $400-200-100 U1100 $100 Unrated limit $100. Entry Fee: All Sections except U1300 $89 by May 13, $94 by May 20, $99 by May 26, $104 later and at site. Re-entry $52 for all players, except no re-entry in FIDE Sections. GMs free; IMs/WGMs $10


less; FMs/WIMs $20 less; $10 less to seniors age 65/over & Siblings, except in U1300 Section. U1300 Section entry fee $20 less. Time control: Open/U2200/U1900/U1600: 4-day Schedule: May 27-30: 7SS 40/90;SD/30;+30sec inc. 3-day Schedule: May 28-30 Rd. 1 G/45;+30, Rds. 2-3 Sat G/90;+30, Rds. 4-7 Sun/Mon 40/90; SD/30;+30sec inc. U1300 plays only 2-day G/90 d5. Round times: 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7 pm, Rds. Fri 8 pm, Sat 11am - 5:30pm, Sun 10am - 4:30pm, Mon 9:30am – 3:30pm. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10am, Rds. 1-3 Sat 11am-2pm-7pm and Rd. 4-7 follows 4-day schedule. Under 1300 2-day schedule only (Reg. ends 10am, Rds. Sat 11am-3pm-7pm, Sun 9:30am-1:30pm-5:30pm). Byes: Up to two 1/2pt byes available in all sections, must commit 1 hour before start of rd. 4 (by Sun 8:30am). HR $80/night if reserved by May 13th. Reservations 1-800-228-9290 or 703-471-9500, mention Chess Tournament. More information/Online registration: www.cherryblossomchess.com. Mail checks (payable to Capital Area Chess.) to CHERRY BLOSSOM CLASSIC/ Attn. Capital Area Chess, PO Box 223582, Chantilly, VA 20151. Email info only: Anand Dom- malapati, cbc2016@capitalareachess.com. Boards and sets provided in ALL sections. Clocks supplied in the Open section. Two Side Events: Sat May 28. 4th Cherry Blossom Classic Scholastic. 4-or-5-SS. Sec- tions: K-3 U600, K-5 U800, K-8 U1000, K-12 U1200. K-3 and K-5 plays 4-or-5 Rounds G/30 d5. K-8 and K-12 plays 2-or-3 Rounds G/30 d5 and 2 Rounds G/45 d5. $30 by May 20 online, $35 by May 26, $40 after May 26 and onsite. Trophies to Top 5 in each section and other Class Trophies, Medals to 2.5 points and above. Onsite Reg. closes 9:30am. Rounds 10am and ASAP. Awards approx 5:30pm or after that section finishes. Sun Night Blitz May 29 – 4th Cherry Blossom Classic FIDE Blitz (see also TLA for this Cherry Blossom Classic Grand Prix 10 Enhanced tnmt.) G/3;+2; 5 Round Double Swiss. $$200-100 Top U2400/U2200/ U2000/U1800: $50 each. Highest USCF rating (regular, quick or blitz) used for pairings & prizes. EF: Enter online $25 by May 27 online or onsite; $30 after May 27th and onsite by 9:15pm. Rounds start 9:30pm Max 1 byes allowed, req at entry.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! May 28-30 or 29-30, California, Northern Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 80 (Enhanced) Best of the West Championship 6SS, 40/120 sd30 d5 (2-day rds. 1-3 G/61 d5 merge in rd4). Marriott, 2700 Mission College Bl., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Prize: $16,000 b/250 (60% Guar). 6 sections. Open (2000+ FIDE rated): 2000 1200 700 300 150, u2300 500 300 150. 1800-1999, 1600-1799: 1,500-800-500-200- 100. 1400-1599: 1,000-500-300-200-100. u1400: $800, 500, 300, 150, 100 u1200 $300-200-100. Unr capped at 300 exc in Open. EF by 5/23: 129, Onsite +25, Play-up +30 (max 100 rating diff). Reentry: 50. Econ Opt: 99 & 50% calc prize (not avail in Open). GMs/IMs free: prize-EF. May 2016 Supp, CCA min & TD disc to place players. Sched: 3-day Reg. Sa 10-10:45a, Rds. Sa/Su 11a 5p, M 10a 3:30p; 2-day Reg. Su 8:30-9a, Rds. Su 9:30a 12n 2:30p 5p M 10a, 3:30p. Max three 1/2-pt byes, Rd. 5- 6 byes must commit bef rd. 1. Ent: Bay Area Chess, 2050 Concourse Dr. #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Rfnd fee 20. Info: BayAreaChess.com/bestwest. E: ask@BayAreaChess.com. W.


June 22-23, Nevada


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 30 (Enhanced) 2016 U.S. Women’s Open See Nationals.


June 24-26 or 25-26, Nevada


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 300 (Enhanced) 2016 National Open See Nationals.


July 30-Aug. 7, Aug. 2-7 or Aug. 4-7, Indiana Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 300 117th Annual U.S. Open See Nationals.


REGIONAL


Alabama Apr. 16, Tuscaloosa Scholastic Chess Championship (5SS, G/25 d5) University Church of Christ, 1200 Julia Tutwiler Dr., Tuscaloosa, AL 35404. EF: $20 by April 11; on site $30. Sections: k-3, k-6, k-12. Prizes:Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each section. Reg.: 8:15 – 8:45 am; Rds.: 9:10- 10:20-12:30-1:45-3:00. Ent: Online at www.freedomchessacademy.org or mail to Freedom Chess Academy, PO Box 2356, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403. Info: www.freedomchessacademy.org. All proceeds to charity.


Arizona


May 28-30, 2016 U.S. Amateur Championship West See Nationals.


California, Northern


Apr. 17, Cupertino DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Apr 16 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8- 8:45. Rds.: 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 48 Econ 33 w 1/2 prz, after 4/13 +15, playup +25, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 4/7. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grand- prix. W.


Apr. 17, San Jose Kids Quads (PK-12; 3XG/30 d5) 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 4/14. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


Apr. 17, San Jose Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after


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