4/14. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


Apr. 24, Bay Area San Ramon Quads (PK-12; 3XG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. Trophies: Players w + score. Sched: Reqrd Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 4/21. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/ signature. W.


Apr. 24, Bay Area San Ramon Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reg 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 42 after 4/21. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/sig- nature. W.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Apr. 24, San Jose $uper$wiss (4SS, G/61 d5) BAC Office, 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. 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. Sched: Reg. 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30 11:50 2:30 5. EF: 48, Econ 33 1/2 prz., after 4/21 +15, playup +25, Rated 2200+ $0 by 4/14. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W.


Apr. 29-May 1 or Apr. 30-May 1, Bay Area Chess Championship See Grand Prix.


May 1, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 4/28. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


May 1, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3XG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w +score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 4/28. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


May 8, Milpitas Luper$wiss (3SS, G/90 d5) 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. 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. May 16 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg. 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-12:50-4:15. EF: 48, Econ 33 w 1/2 prz. after 5/4 +15, playup +25, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 4/28. Info: http://BayAreaChess. com/grandprix.


May 8, Mother’s DAY Special: Mon & Daughter/Son Championship (PK-12; 5SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Special commemorative tro- phies to players w + score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 5p. EF: 44 (mother & child team), 54 after 5/4. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


May 14, Bay Area KIPP Heartwood Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) KIPP Heartwood Academy, 1250 S. King Rd., San Jose, CA 95122. Tro- phies: Players w + score. Sched: Reqrd Check-in 9:30-10a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: 25, 40 after 5/8. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


May 14, Sacramento Chess4Less Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 24, 39 after 5/8. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! May 14, Sacramento SuperSwiss (4SS, G/90 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prize: $600 b/36. 1700+: $150-100, u1900 50. u1700: $150-100, u1600 50. May 16 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30 11:50 2:40 5. EF: 45, Econ 29 1/2 prz., after 5/8 +15, playup +15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 5/4. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W.


May 15, 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. May 16 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8- 8:45. Rds.: 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 48 Econ 33 w 1/2 prz. after 5/11 +15, playup +25, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 5/5. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/ grandprix. W.


May 15, 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 5/12. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


May 15, 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 5/12. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


May 22, Bay Area San Ramon Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. Trophies: Players w + score. Sched: Reqrd Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 5/18. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/ signature. W.


May 22, Bay Area San Ramon Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 42 after 5/18. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/sig- nature. W.


May 28, 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 5/24. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


May 28-30 or 29-30, Best of the West Championship See Grand Prix.


May 30, Best of the West Kids’ Championship Marriott, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Trophies: Top 5 schools & Top 5 clubs in all sections combined & Top 10 players w


+ score in ea section. 5 sects based on Grade: K, Gr1-2, Gr3-5, Gr6- 8, Gr9-12 Sched: Reg. 8:30-9a. 5xG/30d5, 9:30-11-12:50-2:10-3:30. EF: $42. After 5/24 +15, Play-up 10. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/ bestwestkids. W.


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! June 4, Pleasanton Pawn Promotion - G/61 (4SS, G/61 d5) Sheraton Pleasanton, 5990 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-75, u2000 75-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Jun 16 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8-8:45. Rds.: 9a-9a, 11:30a, 2p-4:30p. EF: 48, Econ 33 w 1/2 prz. after 6/1 +15, playup +25, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 5/25. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W.


June 5, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w +score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 6/1. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


June 5, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 6/1. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.


California, Southern


The Los Angeles Chess Club The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795- 5710. * LACC: www.LAChessClub.com; VCC: www. ValleyChessClub.com; Contact email: Mick@LAChess- Club.com; Saturdays: 10am-10 pm (Beg & Interm. classes + 3 Tournaments). Sundays: 11 am -7 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 * Tour- naments * Private (1:1) Lessons. Note: We added a new club in the valley!


Alec’s Chess Club www.alecschessclub.com. 818-220-0257. Tournaments for KIDS on Sat- urdays or Sundays 12-4pm weekly. Includes free class! Tournaments for ADULTS on Saturdays 5-9pm (G/30 d5) and 9-11pm (Blitz). Private Classes available by appointment. Located at 4418 Simpson Ave., #5, Valley Village, CA 91607. YOUR FIRST TOURNAMENT IS FREE! Please contact Alec with any questions at alecnspencer@hotmail.com or on our website at www.alecschessclub.com.


Apr. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, LACC Every Saturday & Sunday Chess 4 JRS 9 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 4. Prizes: Trophies & medals; All players receive prizes! Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Free healthy refreshments. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com orMick@LAChessClub. com.


Apr. 24, Palm Springs Chess Festival: Adults (18+) 5SS, G/30 d5. Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 S. Pavilion Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Sects of 16 players each based on age/rating. Choice of cash or trophy prize sections. Cash Prize b/16 player sect (EF $44): $150-100-50. Trophy Prize (EF $35): players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45, Rds.: 10a 11:20a 1p 2:20p 3:40p. EF after 4/18 +10. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/palms. W.


Apr. 24, Palm Springs Chess Festival: Youth (under 18) 5SS, G/30 d5. Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 S. Pavilion Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Trophies: players w + score, medals to others. 5 sects b/ age: 4-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-18. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45, Rds.: 10a 11:20a 1p 2:20p 3:40p. EF: $25, after 4/20 +10. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/ palms. W.


Aug. 12-14 or 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour


.com. Connecticut


July 22-24 or 23-24, 21st Annual Bradley Open See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour


.com.


Aug. 5-7 or 6-7, 22nd Annual Northeast Open See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour


.com. Florida


The Stormont Kings Chess Center in Miami, FL Conducts Private and Group Lessons, Homeschool Activities, Tournaments, Camps, Family Game Nights, Parents Night Out, Casual Chess Play and more! Complimentary Refreshments, Ample Parking, Comfortable Waiting Room, and more! Located at 8353 SW 124 St., Suite 201-A, Miami, FL 33156. Contact Chris Stormont, Phone: 786-303-2437, Email: chris@stor- montkingschess.com, Web: www.StormontKingsChess.com.


July 22-24 or 23-24, 24th annual Southern Open See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour


.com. Illinois


Apr. 22-24, 2016 All-Girls National Championships presented by the Kasparov Chess Foundation in association with the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation & US Chess See Nationals.


May 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour


.com.


July 15-17 or 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour


.com. Indiana


Apr. 15-17, 2016 National Junior High School (K-9) Championship See Nationals.


July 30-Aug. 7, Aug. 2-7 or Aug. 4-7, 117th Annual U.S. Open See Nationals.


Iowa


US Chess Junior Grand Prix! May 13-15, 2016 Ice Harbor Scholastic Open Weekend Scholastic Tournament with Friday Night Blitz, Saturday Open & Reserve Bughouse. 164 Individual and 54 Team Awards. Where: The Grand River Center / Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark, 500 Bell St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Reg: Online: www.onlineregistration.cc. On-Site: 8:00am– 9:30am. 6 Scholastic Sections Master/Expert (M/X) G/90 +30, 4 Rds: Sat 10-3 Sun 9-2; K-12 Open & K-6 Open: G/75 d5, K-12 U1200, K-6 U800, K-3 Open G/45 d5, 6 Rds: Sat 10-12:30-2:30, Sun 9- 11-1:30. Entry Fee: $45 by 4/13, $50 by 5/1, $55 after 5/1, $60 on site. Prize Info: Trophies for Top 10 Individuals all sections, Class Trophies (6 each section) K-12 Open: Top 3 U1600 & U1400 each. K- 12 U1200: Top 2 U900, U600, Unrated each. K-6 Open: Top 2 U1000, U800, U600 each. K-6 U800:Top 2 U600, U400, Unrated, each. K-3 Open: Top 2 U400, U200, Unrated, each. Club Team Awards (Total of top 3 individual scores): Plaques for Each Player of Top 3 Teams: K-3, K-6 Open & Reserve, K-12 Open & Reserve. Teams may be of common school or chess club per USCF current regulations. Entry Fee: Mail checks payable to “Chess in Iowa,” c/o James Hodina, 3411 Blue Pt. Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. Include name, USCF ID, Section, Team & Email address. Hotel: Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark, $119 chess rate includes 4 passes to waterpark. Rate guaranteed through April 13. Reservations: Phone (866) 690-4006 and ask for the Ice Harbor Chess Group rate. Side Events: Entry Fee = $5.00 per player per event. Unrated K-6 Scholastic Touranment (same registration details as K-6 U1200). Blitz Chess Tournament Fri 7 pm; Bughouse Reserve Tournament Sat 4:30 pm; Bughouse Open Tournament Sat 7:30 pm; Friends and Family, Sat – Sun, 4 Rds., Rated & Unrated Sections. Additional Info: Visit www.iceharborchess.com for details on tournament, playing site, hotel, and area attraction or email: james.hodina@chessiniowa.org.


Louisiana Maryland


June 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open See Nationals.


Maryland Chess Association Tournaments MCA runs scholastic tournaments (almost every other Saturday from mid-September to late May) & open tournaments (usually 10+ annually) throughout Mary- land. Listings & online registration at www.MDChess. org. Maryland scholastic players who compete in the Varsity section (which has a floor of 1600) of a Mary- land-Sweet-16 Qualifier can qualify for the $44,000 scholarship to UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) awarded each year.


Massachusetts .com.


.com. Nevada


Reno Scholastic Chess Quadz University of Nevada, Reno FH19 PK-College. G/30 d5 Sched: 12:00- 3pm. EF: 10. Weekly event on designated Saturdays. Info: www.chesskidz. org/quadz.html or chesskidz@chesskidz.org


June 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open See Nationals.


June 24, Youth Trophy Tournament 5-SS, G/25 d5. Westgate Las Vegas Resort. Open to players age 14 & under. 3 sections: Open, U1000, U700. Trophies top 5 in each section, top 2 in each 200 point rating group and unrated. Must be 3 players eligible for each prize to be awarded. EF: $39 by 6/3, $50 later. Reg.: 8:30-9 a.m. Rds.: 10-11:30-1-2:15-3:30. www.VegasChessFestival.com.


June 24-26 or 25-26, 2016 National Open See Nationals.


June 25-26, International Youth Championship 6-SS, G/60 d5. Westgate Las Vegas Resort, 3000 Paradise Road, 89109. In 4 Sections by age: 14 & Under, 14 & Under Reserve (under 1000), 9 & Under, 9 & Under Reserve (under 800). Trophies to top 10 in each section plus class and team trophies. 1st Place in each section wins a Computer loaded with valuable Chess Software and hundreds of Videos, 2nd-4th win chess prizes valued at 250-150-100. Unrated players may not win 1st in Reserve sections. EF: $89 by 6/3, $99 by 6/22, $120 later. 1/2 point bye in any round (limit 2) if requested in advance. Reg.: 8:30- 9 a.m. Rds.: 10-1-3:30, 10-1-3:30. Youth Blitz 6/24 6:00 p.m. ($20 by 6/3 $25 later). HR: $69, $89 Friday and Saturday. (800) 732-7117 – be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or www.VegasChessFestival.com.


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Apr. 22-24 or 23-24, 25th annual Eastern Class Championships See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour


May 28-30 or 29-30, 85th Massachusetts Open See Chess Life or www.MassChess.org.


Aug. 11-14, 12-14 or 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour


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