Tournament Life Nevada


Mar. 9-11 or 10-11, 19th annual Western Class Championships (CA- S)


See Grand Prix.


May 4-6 or 5-6, Western Amateur (CA-S) See California, Southern.


June 14, 2012 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) See Nationals.


June 15, National Open Schoalstic Trophy Tournament 5-SS, Game/30. Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas 89109. Open to players 18 and under. In 3 sections: U1800, U1200, and U800. Unrateds in the U1200 section and all players in the U800 section must be age 11 or under. Trophies to top 5 in each section, top 2 in each odd 200 point rating group and unrated. EF: $33 by 5/28, $39 by 6/13, $45 on site. REG.: 9-9:30 a.m. RDS.: 10-11:15-1- 2:15-3:30. Blitz 6:30 p.m. ($15 by 5/28 $20 on site) HR: $59 single or double ($89 Friday and Saturday nights). 1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734- 5110. ENT: National Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0125, on line www.VegasChessFestival.com or fax at (702) 933-9112. NS. NC. W.


June 15-17 or 16-17, 2012 National Open See Nationals.


June 16-17, International Youth Championship 5SS, Game/60. Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas 89109. In 4 Sections by age: 14 and Under, 14 and Under Reserve (rated below 1100), 9 and Under, 9 and Under Reserve (rated below 900). Trophies to top 10 in each section plus class trophies and team trophies. 1st Place in each section wins a Computer loaded with Chess Software, 2nd-4th win chess prizes valued at 250-150-100. Unrated players may not win 1st in Reserve sections. EF: $59 by 5/27, $69 by 6/13, $80 on site. 1/2 point bye in any round (limit 2) if requested in advance. REG.: 8-9 a.m. RDS.: 10-1-4, 10-1. Blitz 6/15 at 6:30 p.m. ($15 by 5/28 $20 on site) HR: $59 single or double ($89 Friday and Saturday nights). 1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734-5110. ENT: National Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0125, on line www.VegasChessFestival.com or fax at (702) 933-9112. NS. NC. W.


New Hampshire


Feb. 25-26, 36th Queen City Open See Grand Prix.


Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, 23rd annual Vermont Resort Open (VT) See Grand Prix.


New Jersey


Fair Lawn Saturday Quads Schedule through June 30, 2012. 3RR, G/60 for quads with rating above 1000; G/30 for quads with rating below 1000 or unrated ICA. 9 - 10 SAD- DLE RIVER RD., FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410. EF: $25 Prizes: $50 to 1st place in each quad. Reg.: 1-1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:15 PM-3:30-5:40 (rating above 1000). Rds.: 1:10 PM-2:20-3:30 (rating below 1000 or unrated). Info: Diana 201-797-0330, diana@icanj.net; www.icanj.net. EVERY SATURDAY. ALL: ICA provides breakfast & lunch.


Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Wednesday G/90 (4SS, Monthly) and Chess Les- sons Round starts: 7pm. EF: $30/$25. Prizes: 70% of EF. Prizes: 1st, 2nd & Class Prizes (based on the # of participants). 1 bye available, commit at least two days before the next round. No re-entry. GMs free entry ($20 deducted from prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rah- way, NJ 07065. Info: Arthur Macaspac (732)499-0118/(760)583-8429. www.chessmatesnj.com. Lessons: 5pm- 6:30pm, Under 1600 USCF. Lessons fees: Monthly: $95 (Monday and Wednesday)/Daily: $15. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Feb. 5, 12, 26, Chess Mates Saturday Quad G/45 3 RR, G/45. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. GMs - Free entry. ($15 deducted from prizes). EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 12:30-1:15pm. Rds.: 1:30pm, 3:15pm, 5pm. Info: Arthur Macaspac (732)499-0118/(760) 583-8429. www.chessmatesnj.com.


Feb. 6, 13, 27, Sunday Camp and Scholastic Tournament Sunday Chess Camp: 10am – 6pm. Registration fee: $85 members / $95 Non-members. Snacks and lunch included. Quad G/30: 3pm-6pm EF: $15/non-member and $10/member. Prize per Quad: 1st Place: Trophy or $25. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. Info: Arthur Macaspac (760)583-8429/(732)499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com.


Feb. 6, 13, 27, Sunday Open Blitz (G/5) (QC) RR, start: 7pm. Prizes: 80% of EF 1st, 2nd, & Class Prizes: based on the # of participants. GMs - Free entry ($15 deducted from prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. Info: Arthur Macaspac (760)583-8429/(732) 499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com.


Feb. 7, 14, 28, Monday Quad G/30 and Chess Lessons 3RR, Rds.: 7pm, 8:15pm, 9:30pm. EF: $20/$15. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. GMs - Free entry. ($15 deducted from prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. Info: Arthur Macaspac (760)583- 8429/(732)499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com. Chess Lessons: 5pm - 6:30pm, Under 1600 USCF. Lessons fees: Monthly: $95 (Monday and Wednesday) and Daily: $15.


Feb. 18-20, 42nd Annual World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East See Nationals.


Feb. 25, Hamilton Chess Club Quads 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30. Full K. Ray Dwier Recreation Center, Bldg. 392, Groveville, NJ 08620. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30/am. Rds.: 10:30/am-1:30/pm-4:30/pm. NJ State Chess Federation, no dues magazine Subscription per year, OSA. NS, NC, W.


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A State Championship Event! Feb. 26, New Jersey State Elementary Championships 5SS, G/30. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 5 minutes from Garden State Parkway exit 109. 2 Sections: Elementary (K-6) & Primary (K-3). All:Trophies to top 15 individuals, top 5 teams. Elementary & Pri- mary: Top 5 in each grade. Rds.: 10am then ASAP. Top 4 scores constitute the team score for Elementary; top 3 for Primary. EF: $30 before 2/18, $45 at site. USCF memb. req'd. Reg.: 8-9:00am After 9:00am 1/2 point bye for round 1. Info: 732 259-3881, Ent: Hal Sprechman, P.O. Box 1511, Jackson, NJ 08527 or online at www.characterkings.org. Entries must include name, grade, school, date of birth, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF.


A State Championship Event! Feb. 26 NOT Mar. 4, New Jersey Junior High School Championships NOTE DATE CORRECTION. 5SS, G/30. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 5 minutes from Garden State Parkway exit 109. 5SS, G/30. Sec- tion: JHS (K-9). ALL:Trophies to top 15 individuals, top 5 teams. Rds.: 10am then ASAP. Top 4 scores constitute team score. EF: $30 before 2/18, $45 at site. USCF memb. req'd. Reg.: 8-9:00 am. After 9:00 am, half-point bye for round one. INFO: 732-259-3881, hsprechman@characterkings.org. ENT: Hal Sprechman, P.O. Box 1511, Jackson, NJ 08527 or online at www.characterkings.org. Entries must include name, grade, school, date of birth, USCF ID #, & expiration date, mailing address, phone number & entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF.


Feb. 26, Westfield Quads 3 RR, G/40 T/D 5s, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30- 2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.com.


Mar. 2-4 or 3-4, 21st annual Eastern Class Championships (MA) See Grand Prix.


Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Wednesday G/90 (4SS, Monthly) and Chess Les- sons Round starts: 7pm. EF: $30/$25. Prizes: 70% of EF. Prizes: 1st, 2nd & Class Prizes (based on the # of participants). 1 bye available, commit at least two days before the next round. No re-entry. GMs free entry ($20 deducted from prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rah- way, NJ 07065. Info: Arthur Macaspac (732)499-0118/(760)583-8429. www.chessmatesnj.com. Lessons: 5pm- 6:30pm, Under 1600 USCF. Lessons fees: Monthly: $95 (Monday and Wednesday)/Daily: $15. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Mar. 3, Central Jersey Chess Tournament 4SS, G/30. All Saints' Church, 16 All Saints' Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540. Park- ing, playground, wi-fi & lounge. 3 rated sections (all K-8, G/30): Open (above 900), Reserve (600-900), Experienced (below 600). 3 unrated sections: K-1, Novice (2nd-8th grade), Parents/Adults. Trophies to 1st, 2nd, 3rd per section, 1st school/club team per section, $20 & Free EF to 1st in Parents/Adults. EF: $30 online at njchess.com by 3/1, $40 after or on-site. Check-in/Reg ends 1pm, first round starts 1:30. Late arrivals may not be paired in first round. Late arrivals may not be paired in first round. Late arrivals may not be paired in first round. Separate awards ceremonies 4-5:30pm. Snacks & drinks sold on-site. Questions: newjerseychess@gmail.com.


A State Championship Event! Mar. 3-4, New Jersey High School Chess Championships 5SS, G/90. Union County Vocational – Technical School, 1776 Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. 3 sections: Varsity Championship (9-12): 5 player teams with one alternate allowed. Coaches set order by player strength. Order must not be changed. Team avg. based on top 5 highest ratings. Trophies to top 10 NJ teams. Trophies for top three players, boards 1-5. Rds.: Sat. 10-2-6, Sun. 10-2. EF: $150-/team before 2/25. $185/team at site. $5 per change on site. Junior Varsity (9-12): 4 player teams with one alternate allowed. Team avg. based on top 4 highest ratings. Trophies to top 10 NJ teams. Trophies for top 3 players, boards 1-4. Rds.: Sat. 10- 2-6, Sun. 10-2. EF: $120/team before 2/25, $150/team on site. $5 per change on site. Booster (K-12): Trophies to top 15 individuals, top 5 teams, top 2 JHS teams, & top 2 elementary teams (K-6). Rds.: Sat. 10-2-6, Sun 10-2. Top 4 scores constitute team score. EF: $30 before 2/25, $37 at site. All: USCF memb. required. Reg.: Sat. 8-9:00am. After 9:00am, 1/2 Point bye for round one. Ent: Hal Sprechman, P.O. Box 1511, Jack- son, NJ 08527 or online at www.characterkings.org. Entries must include name, grade, school, date of birth, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Mar. 4, Westfield Quads 3 RR, G/40 T/D 5s, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30- 2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.com.


Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Chess Mates Saturday Quad G/45 3 RR, G/45. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. GMs - Free entry. ($15 deducted from prizes). EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 12:30-1:15pm. Rds.: 1:30pm, 3:15pm, 5pm. Info: Arthur Macaspac (732)499-0118/(760) 583-8429. www.chessmatesnj.com.


Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, Sunday Camp and Scholastic Tournament Sunday Chess Camp: 10am – 6pm. Registration fee: $85 members / $95 Non-members. Snacks and lunch included. Quad G/30: 3pm-6pm EF: $15/non-member and $10/member. Prize per Quad: 1st Place: Trophy or $25. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. Info: Arthur Macaspac (760)583-8429/(732)499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com.


Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, Sunday Open Blitz (G/5) (QC) RR, start: 7pm. Prizes: 80% of EF 1st, 2nd, & Class Prizes: based on the # of participants. GMs - Free entry ($15 deducted from prizes). Chess


Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. Info: Arthur Macaspac (760)583-8429/(732) 499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com.


Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, Monday Quad G/30 and Chess Lessons 3RR, Rds.: 7pm, 8:15pm, 9:30pm. EF: $20/$15. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. GMs - Free entry. ($15 deducted from prizes). Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. Info: Arthur Macaspac (760)583- 8429/(732)499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com. Chess Lessons: 5pm - 6:30pm, Under 1600 USCF. Lessons fees: Monthly: $95 (Monday and Wednesday) and Daily: $15.


Mar. 10, King's Chess Club Quads Morning quads and afternoon quads, G/30, Kindergarten-undergradu- ate (scholastic, youth, and young adult memberships). Bethlehem Church, 758 Route 10, Randolph, NJ 07869. EF: None. Reg.: 9-9:20 am., 1st rd. 9:40. Arr. by noon to reg. only for afternoon quads. Medal to each quad winner. Info: Bethlehem Church 973-366-3434 or Bob McAdams 973-694- 3988, rwm@fambright.com. Weather closings will be posted on church homepage at www.bethlehemchurch.org by 7:30am.


Mar. 10, Princeton Day School 650 The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 6 in each sec- tion. Medals to all players. Four sections for OVER 1000 begin at 10:15 and must preregister: OVER 1600 (K-12), NEAR MASTERS (K-12 over 1400) and FUTURE MASTERS (Players K-12 over 1200) G/60, 3 rds. CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200) G/45 4 rds. ALL OTHER SECTIONS. G/30 4 rds. Beginning at 12:00 noon. (round times will be accelerated if possi- ble): OPEN(Players K-12 U-1000), RESERVE (K-12 U-800), NOVICE II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I (unrated K-6), K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE K-1 (unrated). PARENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/30 3 rounds. Pre-registration online, pay at the door $35. Parents play free. On-site 11-12 noon $45. Info and reg- ister online: www.pds.org/chess. Inquires to Bonnie Waitzkin Chessteach@gmail.com.


Mar. 11, Westfield Swiss #71 (QC) 5 SS, G/15 (QC). Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. $425 Guaranteed $125, $60, under 2100, under 1850, under 1600, under 1350 $60 each. EF: $35, $25 Members. Reg.: 2-2:30 p.m. Rds.: 2:45-3:25-4:05- 4:45-5:30 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.com.


Mar. 13, 20, 27, Apr. 10, 17, 24, May 8, West Orange CC 2012 Cham- pionship


See Grand Prix.


Mar. 16-18 or 17-18, Long Island Open (NY) See Grand Prix.


Mar. 17, St. Patrick's Day See Grand Prix.


Mar. 18, Westfield Quads 3 RR, G/40 T/D 5s, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30- 2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.com.


Mar. 25, Westfield Spring Scholastic Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12 3 Sections: Open, Under 1250, Under 750. Open: 3 SS, G/40 T/D 5 s, G/45. Trophies to top 5 in each section. EF: $20, $15 at site $30, $25 members. Reg.: 2-2:30 p.m. Rds.: 2:45-4:25-6:05 p.m. Under 1250: 4 SS, G/25 T/D 5s, G/30. Trophies to top 5 in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members at site $30, $25 members. Reg.: 2-2:30 p.m. Rds.: 2:45-4:00-5:15-6:30 p.m. Under 750: 4 SS, G/25 T/D 5s, G/30. Trophies to top 5 in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members at site $30, $25 Members. Reg: 2-2:30 p.m. Rds: 2:45-4:00-5:15- 6:30 p.m. Tiebreaks for trophies. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.com. Send advance entries to: Todd Lunna, 36 Maple Dr., Colts Neck, NJ 07722 by March 21, 2012. Make checks payable to Westfield Chess Club.


Apr. 1, Westfield Quads 3 RR, G/40 T/D 5s, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30- 2:15 p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com, www.westfieldchessclub.com.


Apr. 4-8, 5-8, 6-8 or 7-8, 6th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) See Grand Prix.


Apr. 7, Philadelphia Open Action Quads (PA) See Pennsylvania.


Apr. 7, Philadelphia Open G/15 (QC) (PA) See Pennsylvania.


Apr. 8, Philadelphia Open Blitz & G/7 (QC) (PA) See Pennsylvania.


May 26, U.S. Amateur K-8 East U1200 5-SS, G/30. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 110 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ, Tele- phone 732-560-0500. In 3 Sections (U1200, U900, & U600). Trophies to Top 10, Others win chess medallions. Unrated may not win first. Reg- istration: Saturday May 26, 11am-12pm. Rounds: 12:30pm, then ASAP with lunch break after round #2. EF: $29 if mailed by May 25 or paid online via EntryFeesRus.com, EF: $40 cash at site. One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested with EF. April Rating supplement used. Ent: Ken Thomas, 115 W. Moore St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Checks to NJSCF. Indicate grade level. Info: 908-619-8621 or acn@goes.com. NS. NC. W.


May 26-28 or 27-28, 68th Annual U.S. Amateur East Championship See Nationals.


June29-July3(New date),9th annualPhiladelphiaInternational (PA) See Grand Prix.


July 4-8, 5-8, 6-8, 2-8, 1-3 or 4-5, 40th Annual World Open (PA) See Grand Prix.


New Mexico


Feb. 23-26 or 25-26, Southern Rocky Fide Open See Grand Prix.


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