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See previous issue for TLAs appearing July 1-14


AL 35244. Info: CaesarChess@yahoo.com; www.CaesarChess.com or www.AlabamaChess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


July 28, Huntsville Classic 4SS, TC: G/75. UAH – University Center Room 126, 1410 Ben Graves Dr., Huntsville, AL 35816. Open (PF: $$b/20): $225-150-U1900:125- U1700:100; Reserve (PF: $$b/20): $200-125 –U1300:100-U1100:75; Rds.: 9-11:30-2:30-5. EF: $30; if mailed by JUL 21st; $40 at site. Scholastic: 5SS, TC: G/30. EF: $20. Trophy: Top 3. Rds.: 9:15-10:30- 12-1:15-2:30. Late REG.: JUL 28th: 8-8:40am. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204 - 202, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: CaesarChess@yahoo.com; www. Cae- sarChess.com or www.AlabamaChess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Arizona


July 19-22,20-22 or 21-22, 17th annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.


July 20-22 or 21-22, Ye Olde Pueblo Open and Scholastics See Grand Prix.


Oct. 5-7 or 6-7, 9th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.


Dec. 26-30, 26-29 or 27-29, 22nd annual North American Open (NV) See Grand Prix.


Arkansas


Aug. 17-19, Arkansas State Championship See Grand Prix.


California, Northern


Capital City C. C. Sundays Chess for Kids Round Table Pizza, 3005 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento. FREE CHESS CLASS: 11am (Kids & Families). EVENTS: Quads: (3/RR) &/or Swisses (3 Rds.). T/C: G/30 w/5 Second Delay. RDS.: 1pm/Ongoing. PRIZES: 1st - Trophy or Inscribed Digital Delay Clock & Chess Medals or Pins for all. TIE-BREAK: G/7 w/3 Second Delay. EF: $15. REG.: Site & Noon. DIRECTOR: John C. Barnard 209-450-6133. JohnCharlesBarnard@gmail.com, capitalcity chessclub.com.


July 21, Pleasanton Grand Prix Quads Hilton, 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Trophies: Players w/winning record. Sched: Check-in 4p, Games 4:30-6:30p. 3xG/30. EF: $25, Onsite +$15. Big Trophies to top 10 players in May-July tourneys. More Info: BayAreaChess.com/tacobell12. NS. NC. W.


July 21, Pleasanton Grand Prix Swiss Hilton, 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Trophies: Players w/winning record, teams w/2+ players. Sched: Reg. 9-9:30a. Games 10a-2p. EF: $33, Onsite +$15. Big Trophies to top 10 players in May- July tourneys. More Info: BayAreaChess.com/tacobell12. NS. NC.


July 19-22,20-22 or 21-22, 17th annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.


July 20-22 or 21-22, People’s Tournament See Grand Prix.


Aug. 17-19 or 18-19, 4th annual Central California Open See Grand Prix.


Sept. 1-3 or 2-3, 2012 CalChess Labor Day Championships See Grand Prix.


Oct. 5-7 or 6-7, 9th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.


California, Southern


Los Angeles CHESS CLUB The premier chess club in Southern California! (310) 795- 5710 * www.LAChessClub.com. The premier chess club in Southern California! Saturdays: 10AM-10 pm (Novice Class & 3 Tournaments) Sundays: 12-6 & 1-5 pm (Beginner class & 2 Tournaments) – Details on our web site Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm (Intermediate/Advance Lecture) 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 * (310) 795-5710 (4 blocks 405 West, Santa Monica & Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant) * Group Classes * Tournaments * Private (1:1) Lessons.


Beverly Hills Chess Club Join the elite group of chess enthusiasts! Curriculum based instruction from ages 3 and above, Privates, Lectures, Blitz, Simuls, Open & Scholas- tic tournaments, Camps, Adult events, Member-only events and more... Open T, TH, F, Sat, Sun (hours vary). 8950 W. Olympic Blvd., #210, Bev- erly Hills, CA 90211. In the Beverly Hills Plaza (Corner of Lapeer Dr. & Olympic) 310-274-7873, email us at info@bhchessclub.com, website www.bhchessclub.com.


July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs. 5 separate events – 3 Sections: K-1, K-3, K-6. 5SS, G/30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks W 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, $10 off siblings, Free new LACC memb). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap. Prizes:Trophies (Top 3) & medals; each player receives a prize! Parking: Free at BoA and streets or building basement ($5). Free Pizza & Soda. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or Mick@LAChess Club.com.


July 1,15, 22, 29, LACC - Sunday G/61 3SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 2 Sections: Open & U1600. EF: $30 ($20 memb, $10 no prizes). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free at BoA and streets or base- ment ($5). Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


July 7, LACC - Our 10-Year Anniversary Blitz !! (QC) 5DSS, G/5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025. EF: $15. Reg.: Sat. 6-


6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30 pm, 6:50,… Prizes: 1/2 collections. Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710.


July 7-8, LACC - Our 10-Year Anniversary!! See Grand Prix.


July 14&15, 21&22, 28&29, LACC - Sat & Sun G/61 6SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 Sections: Open & U1600. EF: $55 ($35 LACC memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free at BoA and streets ($5 basement). Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. Chess Mag- net School JGP.


July 14, 21, 28, LACC - LA Masters G/30 3SS, G/30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blks W 405. EF: $30 ($20 memb). Reg.: 5-6 pm. Rds.: 6, 7, 8 pm. Prizes: 75% col- lections. Parking: Free at BoA ($5 basement). Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


July 14, 21, 28, LACC - Sat Nite Blitz (G/5) (QC) 5DSS, (10 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W 405. EF: $10. Q-rated. Reg.: 8-9 pm. Rds.: 9, 9:20, 9:40, 10, 10:20. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free at BoA ($5 basement). Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


July 14, 21, 28, LACC - Saturday G/61 3SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd. 2 Sections: Open & U1600. EF: $30 ($20 memb, $10 no prizes). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: basement ($5). Info: 310/795- 5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.


July 14, Aug. 25, Bay Area Chess4Less Quads 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, 95035. Trophies for winning record. Sched: Check-in by: 3:15p, 3xG/30. Games: 3:45-6. EF: $19 by Wed before tour- ney. Info/flyer: BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC.


July 19-22, 20-22 or 21-22, 17th annual Pacific Coast Open See Grand Prix.


July 21, Young People's Quads Hilton, 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Trophies: Players w/win rec. Sched: Checkin 4p, Games: 4:30-6:30p. 3xG30. EF: $25, Onsite +$15. More Info: BayAreaChess.com/youngppl. NS. NC. W.


July 21, Young People's Swiss Hilton, 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Trophies: Players w/win rec & teams. Sched: Reg. 9-9:30a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $33, Onsite +$15. More Info: BayAreaChess.com/youngppl. NS. NC. W.


July 28&29, LACC - Sat & Sun G/90 4SS, G/90. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $55 ($35 LACC memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 3 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on Butler ($5 basement). Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Aug. 4-5, San Diego County Championship See Grand Prix.


4th annual CENTRAL CALIFORNIA OPEN August 17-19 or 18-19, 2012 - $10,000 projected prizes, $7000 minimum


5 rounds, 40/2, SD/1, d5 (2-day


option, rds 1-2 G/75, d5), Radisson Hotel, 2233 Ventura St, Fresno CA 93710. Free parking, free airport shuttle. Co-sponsored by Fresno Chess Club. Hotel rates: $89-89, 800-333-


3333 (corrected), 559-268-1000, request chess rate, reserve by 8/3.


Prizes $10,000 based on 125


paid entries (re-entries and $60 off entries count half); minimum $7000 (70% of each prize) guaranteed. In 4 sectons: Open: $1500-700-400-300,


clear/tiebreak 1st $100, top U2200 $600, U2100 $500. FIDE rated, 50 GPP. Under2000:$1200-600-400-200,


top U1800 $500. Under1700:$1000-500-300-200,


top U1500 $400. Under 1400: $300-200-100,


trophies to top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated


Unrated prize limits: U1400


$150, U1700 $500. Top 3 sections entry fee: 3-day


$118, 2-day $117 mailed by 8/8, all $115 online at chesstour.com by 8/14, $120 phoned by 8/14 (406- 896-2038, no questions), $130 at site (no checks, credit cards OK), or online until 2 hours before first game. Mailed entry $15 less to Fresno CC members. Under 1400 Section entry fee:


all $60 less than above. Special 1 year USCF dues with


magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30,Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20.


Unofficial uschess.org ratings


usually used if otherwise unrated. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri


6:30 pm, rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat


10:30 am, rds Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. Half point byes OK all rds (limit


1 bye if eligible for class prizes); must commit before rd 2. All: USCFmembership required.


No smoking. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible. JGP.


Entry: Continental Chess, PO


Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Optional entry form faces Chess Life inside back cover. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: Director@Chess.US. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com.


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