Tournament Life
$15 Starbucks Gift Card. Parking: Free
self-parking.Mail entrieswith registration information to: North American Chess Association (make checks payable to), 4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. Online registration
preferred.Additional questions email to: sevan@
nachess.org. USCF and FIDE rated. For online registration and list ofmore events please visit -
http://www.nachess.org/events. ChessMagnet School JGP.
Sep. 18, 69th Knights Quest 4ss, Game/30. Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, 933 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, IL. Sections: Open (K-12 & Adults), U1400 (K-12 & Adults), U1000 (K-12) & U600 (K-12). Awards: Top five each section, medals all others. EF: Early: $25 postmarked/online by 9/12, $30 after. Rds.: 1 at 1:00 pm, rest ASAP. Ent: Renaissance Knights, PO Box 1074, Northbrook, IL 60065. Online Ent/Info:
www.rknights.org, 847-526- 9025. $5 discount to siblings and team members when registering together.
Sep. 25, North Shore Chess Center G/45 4R-SS, G/45+10/sec increment. North Shore Chess Center, 5500West Touhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077. 847.423.8626. EF: $20 for non-mem- bers of the chess center, $15 formembers of the chess center received by 9/25. All $5more onsite. Onsite registration - up to 15minutes prior to round 1 or round 2. If registering prior to round 2, you will receive a half-point bye for round 1. Round times: 1pm for round one and then 15 minutes after final game from previous round completed. Half-point byes available in any round. Prizes: Book prizes for top three finish-
ers.Biggest upset (150+ points): Free entry to followingmonth G/45 + book prize. Parking: Free
self-parking.Mail entries with regis- tration information to: North American Chess Association (make checks payable to), 4957 Oakton St., Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. Online reg- istration
preferred.Additional questions email to: sevan@nachess. org. USCF rated. For online registration and list of more events please visit -
http://www.nachess.org/events.
Oct. 1,Members Only Special Event North Shore Chess Center, 5500WestTouhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077. 847.423.8626. Open only to members of the North Shore Chess Center. Free simultaneous exhibition and lecture with a local master. Starts at 4pm. Additional questions:
sevan@nachess.org. For a complete list- ing of events visit
http://www.nachess.org/events.
Oct. 7-10, 6th Annual Susan PolgarWorld Open for Boys and Girls Doubletree Hotel - Oakbrook, IL. Organized by the North American Chess Association. For detailed information includingTexasTech Scholarships, free USCF memberships and more, please visit the official tournament website at
http://www.polgarworldopen.com.
Oct. 14-16 or 15-16, 20th annual Midwest Class Championships See Grand Prix.
Nov. 11-13 or 12-13, 20th annual Kings Island Open (OH) See Grand Prix.
Dec. 26-29 or 27-29, 21st annual North American Open (NV) See Grand Prix.
Indiana
Orange Crush Chess Club Friday Night Blitz (QC) Burger King, 410 E Morris St. (E. Morris St. and S. East St.). Chess player'swelcome. Good tables and lighting. Showyour OCCC card for free upsize. Late registration: 6:00-6:25PMTourney starts at 6:30 pm.Type: 3 Rounds, Round Robin Quad, Game / 5+2 sec delay
U.SC.F. Rated. Entry Fee: $7.00 if received one week before tournament starting date, $8.00 at the door. Prizes: Based on 4 full Pd. entries per quad, first in each quad: $20.00, second in each quad: Chessmerchandise. Send advance entries to: Donald Urquhart, 501 N. East St.#802, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1629. For more info call Don at (317) 634-6259 or e-mail
akakarpov@att.net.
Aug. 12-14 or 13-14, 6th annual Indianapolis Open See Grand Prix.
Aug. 20-21, Kendallville Open 5-SS, G/120. Kendallville Public Library, 221 S. Park Ave., Kendallville, IN 46755. Reg.: 8-9:30 a.m., Rds.: 10, 2:30, 7; 10, 2:30. EF: $35 rec'd by 8/17, $40 at site. Special EF $10 if joining USCF 1st time or expired over 10 yrs. $$ b/30: 300-140, U2000 70, U1800 65, U1600 60, U1400 55, unr. 50. ENT: Roger Blaine, P.O. Box 353, Osceola, IN 46561. Info: (574) 257-9033,
reblaine@hotmail.com. NS. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Sept. 3-5 or 4-5, 2011 Illinois Open Championship (IL) See Grand Prix.
Sept. 16-18 or 17-18, 4th annual Louisville Open (KY) See Grand Prix.
ONCE RATED, ALWAYS RATED
You never lose your rating, nomatter how long it has been since you last played.
If you return to tournament play after a long absence, please tell the director your approximate rating and year of play.
If you rejoin USCF after many years with- out being a member, please provide this information to the TD and to USCF as well.
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Sept. 17, The Emory Tate Jr. Chess Extravaganza See Grand Prix.
Oct. 14-16 or 15-16, 20th annualMidwest Class Championships (IL) See Grand Prix.
Nov. 11-13 or 12-13, 20th annual Kings Island Open (OH) See Grand Prix.
Iowa
A State Championship Event! Aug. 27, 2011 Iowa Reserve Championship Clarion Highlander Convention Center, I-80 NE side of Exit 246, Iowa City, IA 52245. 4-SS. G/75T/D5. Open to U1600. Rds.: 10-1-3:45-6:00. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Prizes: $340 b/25: $140+T-90-60, U1200-$50. EF: $29 pstmkd 8/22, $35 on site, Jrs & Srs $5 off, Out of State $5 off. IASCA member- ship rqd ($15 Reg, $10 Jr.) or OSA. ENT: Hawkeye Chess Club, c/o Steve Young, PO Box 2833, Iowa City, IA 52244, Ph# 319.594.3977, stever-
ayy@hotmail.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Aug. 27, Rated Beginner Open (RBO) Clarion Highlander Convention Center, I-80 NE side of Exit 246, Iowa City, IA 52245. 5-SS, G/30. Open to U1200 or Unrated. Rds.: 10:30-11:40 1:15 then ASAP. Reg.: 8:30-10:00. EF: $15 pstmkd 8/22, $20 on site, Out of State $5 off. Prizes: 1st-5thTrophies, U1000, U800, U600, U400 & UNR 1st & 2nd PlaceMedals. ENT: Hawkeye Chess Club, c/o SteveYoung, PO Box 2833, Iowa City, IA 52244, Ph#319.594.3977, steverayy@hotmail.
Aug. 27-28, 57th Iowa Open Championship See Grand Prix.
Kentucky
Elizabethtown Chess Club Rated tournament the 2ndTuesday of eachmonth andwemeet everyTues- day between 7:00 pm-10:30 pm.Wemeet at the Elizabethtown Community andTechnical College, in Room108A of the OccupationalTechnical Build- ing. For further details visit ourwebsite at http://etownchess.blogspot. com/.
Aug. 12-14 or 13-14, 6th annual Indianapolis Open (IN) See Grand Prix.
Aug. 13, Sarah's All Girls Scholastic Chess Classic The Potter's House, 314 South Wenzel (use
www.mapquest.com), Louisville, KY
40204.This is a ladies only tournament! Reg.: 8 a.m.-9:00 a.m. First game starts at 9:15 a.m. G/30, 4 rounds, Swiss…subsequent rounds ASAP. Individual trophies: K/3 up to 5th place, K/6 up to 5th place, K/9 up to 5th place, and K/12 up to 5th place. Team trophies: K/3 up to 4th place, K/6 up to 4th place, K/9 up to 4th place and K/12 up to 4th place.We define a team as 2 to 4 people, no more, no less. Every team membermust be amember of the U.S. Chess Federation (
www.uschess. org).The pre-registration fee is 20.00 dollars and due by Aug. 10, 2011. The on-site registration fee is 25.00 dollars. Young ladies from military families and police families can enter for 10.00 dollars. Pleasemake all checks payable to: THE POTTER'S HOUSE. Mail all registration forms and payments to:The Potter's House Scholastic Chess Club, P.O. Box 2241, Louisville, KY 40201. Tournament Organizer: Corbin Seavers (502) 584-8742 or
urbanlouisvillechess@yahoo.com. The other organizer is Sarah Seavers (502)584-8742. This event is proudly sponsored by the HFS Chess Marketing!
Sept. 16-18 or 17-18, 4th annual Louisville Open See Grand Prix.
Nov. 11-13 or 12-13, 20th annual Kings Island Open (OH) See Grand Prix.
Louisiana
Sep. 3, 2011 Kickoff Scholastic 4-SS, G/30. Site: Hilton New Orleans Airport, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062. EF: $15 if mailed by 8/26, $20 at site. LCA Memb. req'd for grades 9-12 ($5), OSA. Three Sections: K-3, K-6, K-12. Trophies to top 3 in each section, medal and chess gift to all participants. Reg.: 10- 10:45am. Rds.: 11-12:30-1:45-3. Ent/Info: Adam Caveney, 1301 Gen. Taylor St., NewOrleans, LA 70115,
cb20234@yahoo.com, (504) 895-4133 (evenings), (504) 615-6730 (on day of tourney). NS, NC.
Sept. 3-5, 2011 Louisiana State Championship See Grand Prix.
Maine
Dec. 10-11, 8th annual NewEngland Scholastic Championships (CT) See Connecticut.
Maryland
Aug. 5-7 or 6-7, Potomac Open See Grand Prix.
Aug. 19, Sept. 2, Catonsville Friday Knight Quick #125 & #126 (QC) 5SS, G/15. EF: $8, clubmembers $5. Reg.: 7:30pm. Rds.: 8, 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10. $$b/24 1st=$50, 2nd=$25, U1850 $12.Website: http://mysite. ver-
izon.net/vze12d59q/. Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228. Info: Joe Summers 410-788-1009, joseph
as2@verizon.net.
Aug. 20, 3rd AnnualMiguel
J.SanchezMemorial Chess Tournament (QC) 5SS, Game/25. EF: $20. Rds.: 10:00-11:15-1:15-2:15-3:15. Reg.: 9:00- 9:45am. Grey Room, Laurel Boys & Girls Club, 701 Montgomery St., Laurel, MD 20707. $$b/20 $100-$50-$35 U1800 $30 U1600 $30 U1400 $30, more per entries. Bye: 1-4, max 2. Info:
phipsi560@yahoo.com, Phone: H 410-866-4144,W 301-344-4757. Ent: JasonWaggoner, 2003 Wintergreen Place, Baltimore, MD 21237.
Aug. 26-28 or 27-28, 43rd annual Atlantic Open (DC) See Grand Prix.
Sept. 3,Maryland Action Championship See Grand Prix.
A State Championship Event! Sept. 3,Maryland Blitz Championship (QC) G/5, # rounds based on entries. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville,MD 20852. Prizes (80%of EF Paid) 30%-20%-10%, class prizes based on entries. EF: $20 by 8/30, $25 by 9/1, $30 at the door. $5 less if also playing in Action. Schedule: Rds. start at 8:00pm Ent: MCA, c/o Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. More information & online entry at
http://themdactionblitz.com.
Sept. 3, New Jersey K-8 State Championship (NJ) See New Jersey.
Sept. 3-5 or 4-5, 65th Annual New Jersey Open Championship (NJ) See Grand Prix.
Oct. 6-10, 7-10, 8-10, 6-9, 7-9 or 8-9, 2nd annual Continental Class Championships (VA) See Grand Prix.
Nov. 4-6 or 5-6, Eastern Team Championship (CT) See Connecticut or
www.chesstour.com.
Massachusetts
Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31, Sept. 7, Botvinnik Centennial Memorial 5SS, G/110.Wachusett CC,McKay Campus School, RoomC159, fully air- conditioned, Fitchburg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $1 per game; free toWachusett CC members. Reg.: 7-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. Byes: 1-4, limit two. Prizes: Chess Informants to winner(s). Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420,
miriling@aol.com, 978-345-5011.Website:www.wachusettchess. org. Online ratings as of Aug. 10will be used.W. ChessMagnet School JGP.
Aug. 11-14, 12-14 or 13-14, 41st annual Continental Open See Grand Prix.
Aug. 20, 18th Charles Drafts Memorial 4SS; G/60. EF: $25, $20 to BCF members if received by 8/19; $5 more at door. Two sections: Open & U1900; $$400G: 100-50-50 in both sec- tions. Reg.: 9:15-9:55. Rounds: 10, 12:40, 3:00, 5:10. Contact: boylston
chess@gmail.com, telephone 617-629-3933.
Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Billerica Friday Swiss 4 Rds. 40/90, SD/30. Billerica COA, 25 Concord Rd., Billerica,MA 01821. EF: $15. Reg.: 7:30pm. Cash prizes minimal b/entries. For info, call Brad Ryan, (978) 369-8533. NS, NC. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Sept. 3-5 or 4-5, 71st New England Open See Grand Prix.
Oct. 8-9, National Chess Day: Lecture & Tornado 109 4SS; G/75. EF: $27, $17 to BCF members. Two sections: Open, Rated Beginner. Prizes: b/entries. Reg.: Sat, Oct 8: 12:45-1:25PM; Sun, Oct 9: 9:30-9:55AM. Rounds: Rd1: Sat 1:30PM; Sun Rd 2-10:00- Rd3-1:00 & Rd4- 3:45. There will be a chess lecture with a chess master on Saturday at 11:30AM. Contact:
boylstonchess@gmail.com, telephone 617-629- 3933. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Oct. 15-16, 12th Western New England Open See Grand Prix.
Oct. 30, Capital Region Open (NY) See Grand Prix.
Nov. 4-6 or 5-6, Eastern Team Championship (CT) See Connecticut or
www.chesstour.com.
Dec. 9-11 or 10-11, New England Amateur (CT) See Connecticut.
Dec. 9-11 or 10-11, New England Senior Open (CT) See Connecticut.
Dec. 10-11, 8th annual NewEngland Scholastic Championships (CT) See Connecticut.
Michigan
Aug. 27-28, 2011 U.P. Open See Grand Prix.
Oct. 14-16 or 15-16, 20th annualMidwest Class Championships (IL) See Grand Prix.
Oct. 28-30, First Annual Fall International Chess Festival See Grand Prix.
Nov. 11-13 or 12-13, 20th annual Kings Island Open (OH) See Grand Prix.
Minnesota
Oct. 14-16 or 15-16, 20th annualMidwest Class Championships (IL) See Grand Prix.
Missouri
A State Championship Event! Aug. 20-21,Missouri Amateur & Invitational State Championship Amateur Championship: 5SS, G/120. Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Reg.: 8:30- 9:30. Rds.: Sat-10/2:30/7, Sun-9:30/2. One Section. $$b/40: $250-1st Overall, Class prizes: $100-1st in each X, A, B, C, D, E, U1000/Unr. EF: $35 if rec'd by 8/13. $40 on site. Max. one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd.
1.MCA req'd, available on site from$10, OSA. HR:WaterTower Inn, 314- 977-7500, $70/night. Ask for chess rate. Entries/Info:Thomas Rehmeier, 5217 Denice St., Jefferson City, MO 65109.
JCChess89@yahoo.com, 573.291.0852. Invitational State Championship: (By invitation only) FIDE Rated. Same format/schedule as Amateur Championship. $$b/20: $500-
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