See previous issue for TLAs appearing July 1-14


$100-50, 1st Class A ,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. Chess Magnet School JGP.


Sept. 21-23 or 22-23, 5th Annual Louisville Open (KY) See Grand Prix.


Nov. 9-11 or 10-11, 21st annual Kings Island Open See Grand Prix.


Oklahoma


July 20, B & N July Quick Open (QC) All tournaments: 4-SS, G/20/0D. EF: $0 FREE! Reg.: 7:00-7:30 (Late play- ers 1/2 pt bye Rd 1). Round 1 start 7:35, all others ASAP. Limit 20 players. Address: Barnes & Noble Bookstore (Music Dept area), Wood- land Plaza, 8620 E. 71 St., Tulsa, OK 74133, 918-250-5034. Club Contact: Edward J. Boyle, ejbcjf@aol.com, 918-960-9558, 11103 E. 43rd St., Apt. 1605, Tulsa, OK 74146.


July 21-22, Jerry Spann Memorial/OCF OK FIDE Open See Grand Prix.


Aug. 10, B & N August Quick Open (QC) All tournaments: 4-SS, G/20/0D. EF: $0 FREE! Reg.: 7:00-7:30 (Late play- ers 1/2 pt bye Rd 1). Round 1 start 7:35, all others ASAP. Limit 20 players. Address: Barnes & Noble Bookstore (Music Dept area), Wood- land Plaza, 8620 E. 71 St., Tulsa, OK 74133, 918-250-5034. Club Contact: Edward J. Boyle, ejbcjf@aol.com, 918-960-9558, 11103 E. 43rd St., Apt. 1605, Tulsa, OK 74146.


Pennsylvania


Every Saturday - Lehigh Valley Super Quads (NO QUADS ON LVCA GRAND PRIX DATES LISTED IN CHESS LIFE or July 7 for WO), G/40 Quads, 3-RR. Reg.: 1-1:45, Rds.: 2 pm, then asap, Site: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 514 3rd Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018. EF: $10, $30 for 3-0 score, else $25 for 1st., Ph: 484-866-3045, Info: bdavis@le highvalleychess.org, www.lehighvalleychess.org/.


July 12, 25th Annual Thursday Night Action Chess Championship: Come Celebrate With Us This Special 25th Anniversary Of USCF’s Longest-Running Action Tournament, Now At The New Yorker Hotel!! (NY) See Grand Prix.


July 13, 2nd Friday of the Month LVCA $$ 100% GTD, (QC) 4SS, G/25;d3. St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown, PA 18104. EF: $15, $10-21 & under/College Student Id, $$200 100% Gtd., $70-$35, Top U20 $35, top U16/unrated $30, Top Junior/College $30. One 1/2 pt byes if reg.’d after 6:45 pm. REG.: Ends 6:45pm, Cash on site only. RDS.: 7 pm, then ASAP. Adv Ent: By July 11, Check payable: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., Fl. 1, Bethlehem, PA 18018 or 484-866-3045 or bdavis@ lehighvalleychess.org, www.lehighvalleychess.org.


July 21-22, 43rd Susquehanna Valley Open 5 SS, G/90. Honeysuckle Student Apts., 111 Honeysuckle Ct., Bloomsburg, PA 17815. EF: $29 by July 18, $40 later. $$ (400G): 150-75-40, 135 in class prizes. Prizes will be increased if over 30 entries, seating may be limited. Reg.: 9-9:30am. Rds.: 10am-1:30pm-5 pm, 10 am-1:30 pm. Housing: $40 - for housing info contact Sam Lamonto, 717-580 7492, slam.dk@veri zon.net. Ent: GHACC, C/O Michael Jemo, 128 Forest Hills Acres, Hazle Twp., PA 18201, 570-455-9261, jem023@ptd.net. Chess Magnet School JGP.


July 28, 32nd Allegheny Chess Congress 3SS, G/90, d5. Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5604 Solway St., Suite 209, Pitts- burgh, PA, 15217. EF: $20 postmarked by 7/23, $25 later, $5 discount to PCC members. Sections of 6 players by rating. Bottom section may have more than 6. Prizes($$G): $50 1st, $30 top in lower half of each section. Limit one prize per person. Reg.: 9AM-9:45AM on 7/28. Rounds: 10AM- 1:30-5PM. One 1/2 point bye permitted, if requested before Round 2. Late entries may be placed into the appropriate section with a 1/2 point bye at TD's discretion. Info: 412-421-1881 Ent: Pittsburgh Chess Club, Attn: Mike Holsinger, 5604 Solway St., Suite 209, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.


July 28-Aug. 1, 2012 Washington International (MD) See Grand Prix.


Aug. 3-5 or 4-5, Cleveland Open (OH) See Grand Prix.


Aug. 3-5 or 4-5, 2012 Potomac Open (MD) See Grand Prix.


Aug. 4, W. Chester 1st Sat. Quads Our 23rd year! 3RR, 40/75, sd/30, td/5sec. United Methodist Church, 129 S. High St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am; Rds.: 9:30, 1, 4:30. Info: WCCC1975@gmail.com.


Aug. 5, 10th Holly Heisman Memorial Fundraiser JCC Kaiserman Branch, Haverford Rd. & City Ave., Wynnewood. FREE entry! Advance entry strongly suggested. Optional tax-deductible dona- tion to the Holly Heisman Memorial Fund at the Philadelphia Foundation to benefit women in need, $25+ per entry encouraged. Reg.: 9:15-10. All: G/30 Rds. 10:30-11:45-1:30-2:45-4 or earlier. 3 Sections: Open 5SS & U1500 5SS (both open to all ages) and K-8 U900 4SS. Many donated prizes ($1,000+/yr!). Prize sponsors encouraged & honored at event: email Dr. Ramachandra, pramachandra@mercyhealth.org. Ent: click “tournaments” at www.silverknightschesspa.com. Inf: 484-948-5692, Joshua Anderson: joshuamiltonanderson@gmail.com. W.


Aug. 10, 2nd Friday of the Month LVCA $$ 100% GTD (QC) 4SS, G/25;d3. St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown, PA 18104. EF: $15, $10-21 & under/College Student Id, $$200 100% Gtd., $70-$35, Top U20 $35, top U16/unrated $30, Top Junior/College $30. One 1/2 pt byes if reg.'d after 6:45 pm. REG.: Ends 6:45pm, Cash on site only. RDS.: 7 pm, thenASAP. Adv Ent: By Aug 9. Check payable: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., Fl. 1, Bethlehem, PA 18018 or 484-866-3045 or bdavis@ lehighvalleychess.org, www.lehighvalleychess.org.


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Aug. 11, MasterMinds CC Summer Quads Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., Philadelphia, PA. Quads: 3RR, 40/75, SD/30 TD/5. EF: $20 Perfect score winner $50 else $40. Rd. 1 10AMthen asap.Reg. ends 9:30am. Info: Bradley Crable, 215-844-3881, www.mastermindschess.org.


Aug. 17-19 or 18-19, 11th annual Manhattan Open (NY) See Grand Prix.


Aug. 19, 8th Ever Milford G/90 Quads! 3RR, G/90 d/5. Patisserie Fauchere, 403 Broad St., Milford, PA 18337. EF: $25 cash only. Reg.: 9:15-45. Rds.: 10-1:30-4:45. Prizes: $50. Space limited, email advance entry if possible. Entry:Troy Duncan, pikecounty chessclub@gmail.com, 570-296-1109. http://pikecountychessclub. wordpress.com.


Aug. 24-25, 2012 U.S. Blind Chess Championship See Nationals.


Aug. 24-26 or 25-26, 44th annual Atlantic Open (DC) See Grand Prix.


Aug. 25, 6th Annual Aug LVCA Scholastic K-12 Championship 5-SS, G/30. EF: $30, $35 CASH ONLY after 8/22/12 AT SITE. Trophy's to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Top U1400, U1200, U1000,U800, UNR, FREE ENTRY TO UNRATEDS, if paying 1 year USCF Dues, Drawings for $100 in Door Prizes. Rds.: 1:10 pm then ASAP. Reg.: Ends 1 pm. Site:Holy Trinity Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18102. Ent: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St, Beth- lehem, PA 18018, Ph. 484-866-3045, Email: bdavis@lehighvalleychess.org. Info: www.lehighvalleychess.org/.


Aug. 31-Sept. 3, Sept. 1-3 or 2-3, 134th annual NY State Champi- onship (NY) See Grand Prix.


Oct. 4-8, 5-8, 6-8 or 6-7, 3rd annual Continental Class Champi- onships (VA) See Grand Prix.


Oct. 24-28 or 26-28, Bahamas International & Amateur (Bahamas) See Grand Prix.


Nov. 2-4 or 3-4 (Open), Nov. 3-4 (Booster), 3rd annual Eastern Team Championship (CT) See Connecticut.


Nov. 23-25 or 24-25, 43rd annual National Chess Congress See Grand Prix.


Rhode Island


Cranston Chess Club Monthly Every Tuesday. 4SS, 40/70, SD/30. Garden City Center, Cranston. EF: $5/game (club mbrs: $3/game). Reg.: 6:30-6:50pm; RDS.: 1st 4 Tuesdays of the month, 7pm sharp! 5th Tuesday extra rated games and events. One bye rd 1-3; if notified in advance. Prizes based on entries. Info:www.cran stonchess.org, 401-575-1520. Chess Magnet School JGP.


July 12, 25th Annual Thursday Night Action Chess Championship: Come Celebrate With Us This Special 25th Anniversary Of USCF’s Longest-Running Action Tournament, Now At The New Yorker Hotel!! (NY) See Grand Prix.


July 27-29 or 28-29, 17th Annual Bradley Open (CT) See Grand Prix.


South Carolina


Aug. 17-19 or 18-19, Columbia Open See Grand Prix.


Tennessee


July 14, 3rd Bulldog Invitational (KY) See Kentucky.


July 20-22 or 21-22, Memphis Summer Open See Grand Prix.


July 21, 2012 Clinton Pearson Jr. Memorial Open Cumberland Co. Community Complex, 1398 Livingston Rd., Crossville, TN 38555. $420 guaranteed prize fund. In 2 Sections, Open: 4SS, G/60, $$: $75. 30-X,A,B,C,D/Below. Amateur: 4SS, G/60, Open to U1200 & under. $$: $75. 30-F, G,H/Below,UNR (UNR eligible for unrated prize only). Reg.: 7:30-8:30am. Rds.: 9, 11, 2, 4:30 CDT. ALL: EF: $15 if mailed by 7/16, $20 at site. Memb. Req'd: TCA $10 TN residents only. ENT: Harry D Sabine, P. O. Box 381, Crossville, TN 38557. INFO: www.cumberland- countychess.com or Susan at 931-261-4024. NS. W.


Aug. 18, Mike Barton Memorial 2 See Grand Prix.


Aug. 18, 20th Battle of Murfreesboro See Grand Prix.


Sept. 21-23 or 22-23, 5th Annual Louisville Open (KY) See Grand Prix.


Texas


July 9-14, 2012 U.S. Senior Open See Nationals.


July 13-15, 2012 U.S. Junior Open See Nationals.


July 21-22, 2012 DCC Fide Open V See Grand Prix.


July 21-22, Summer Open Hornbeak Bldg, 4450 Medical Dr, 2nd floor, San Antonio, TX 78229, 4 SS, 30/90, SD/60, $$ 1100 b/40, 2 sections. Open: $250-150, U2100 $100, U1900 $100. Reserve (1800): $150-100, U1700 $100, U1500 $75, U1300/Unr. EF: $40 if rec'd by 7/18, $45 at site. Option play for 1/2 prizes:


$20 by 7/18, $25 at Site: EF: Jr U19 entry $20 if rec’d by 7/18 or $25 at site. Option play and U19 entries count 2/3 toward “based on”. Reg.: 9:00-10:00am.Rds.: 10-3, 10-3.Bye any 1 rd, notice beforeRd 2 is paired. Ent: SACC, PO BOX 690576, San Antonio, TX 78269-0576. Info: sanan toniochess.com, 210-384-4797, louis.Rimpel@att.net. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.


July 28, Many Springs Open 45 North Richland Hills Public Library, 9015 Grand Ave., North Richland Hills, TX 76180. 3 Round Swiss, G/60; 5d. EF: $20, 65% of EF returned as prizes. Registration on-site 8:45-8:55. First Round 9:15AM, Second Round 12:10PM, Third Round 2:30PM. Additional information: Tom Crane at either 817-296-4287, tcrane5000@yahoo.com, or www.tarrant countychessclub.org/.


July 28-29, DCC Summer Insanity See Grand Prix.


Aug. 18-19, 2012 Texas Senior Chess Championship and Futurity Senior Tournament: Must be 50 or older to enter. 4-SS, G/120 w/5 Sec delay. Playing Site: Holiday Inn, 5247 S. General Bruce Dr., (Service road on East side of I-35 just North of Midway exit # 297), Temple, TX 76502, (254) 778-5511. HR: $89 if reserved by 8/1. Mention Chess. Free park- ing. Seniors: Gtd. Prizes $750. Open to all over 50 yrs of age. Prize fund $750 - 1st - $200, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $75; U1600 1st - $100, 2nd - $50 Age under 65 1st - $75, Age 65-75 1st - $75, over 75 1st - $75 EF: Seniors - $30 in advance, $40 at site. TCA membership required. Futurity: For those under 50 years of age. Futurity Prize fund - 75% of Futurity entries returned. Two Sections; Open & U1400 Futurity EF: $25 if paid in advance, $30 on site. TCA membership not required. $5 discount for cur- rent Texas Chess Association members. Reg. for ALL: 9-9:45. Rds.: Sat. 10 am, 3 pm, Sun. 9 am, 2 pm. USCF membership required UNR placed at the discretion of the TD. Pre-entries for all: Forrest Marler, 4102 West Adams Ave., #104, Temple, TX 76504-3551. 254-231-7026. fzmarler@ gmail.com. NS, NC, W. Chess Magnet School JGP for those born after 12/31/1990.


Aug. 25-26, 2012 DCC Fide Open VI See Grand Prix.


Aug. 31-Sept. 3 or Sept. 1-3, 78th Annual Southwest Open See Grand Prix.


Sept. 21-23 or 22-23, 2012 U.S. Class Championships See Nationals.


Oct. 13, 3rd Annual Scott Watson Memorial Chess Classic A Major USCF Rated College Scholarship Chess Tournament Lively Youth Center, 909 North O'Connor, Irving, TX 75063. In 8 Sections, K-3 Primary U400: 5SS, Game/30, Open to 399 & under. Trophies Top 3 Individuals per Section, Top 3 Teams per Section. K-3 Primary Open: 5SS, Game/30, Trophies Top 3 Individuals per Section, Top 3 Teams per Section. Elemen- tary U600: 5SS, Game/30, Open to 599 & under. Trophies Top 3 Individuals per Section, Top 3 Teams per Section. Elementary Open: 5SS, Game/30, Trophies Top 3 Individuals per Section, Top 3 Teams per Section. Middle School U700: 5SS, Game/30, Open to 699 & under. Trophies Top 3 Indi- viduals per Section, Top 3 Teams per Section. Middle School Open: 5SS, Game/30, Trophies Top 3 Individuals per Section, Top 3 Teams per Sec- tion. High School Open: 5SS, Game/30, Prizes:Trophies Top 3 Individuals per Section, Top 3 Teams per Section. $1,000 Top Finishing Player attend- ing HS within Irving City Limits, $1,000 Top Finishing Player attending HS outside of Irving City Limits. Not To Be Rated 4th-8th Grade Open: 5SS, Game/30, Prizes:Trophies Top 3 Individuals ONLY--No Team Trophies This Section. ALL: $ 25.00 After 10.08.2012 and On-Site. USCF Membership Required for Elementary, Middle School, and High School Sections, Will Be Provided with Paid EF for HS section ONLY. Reg.: 10.13.2012, 8-8:30 AM. $15.00 B/4 10.08.2012, Thereafter and On-Site $25.00. Rds.: Round 1, 9:00 AM, All others ASAP. 1/2 Point for any round if requested at reg- istration, HS Section NO 5th Round Byes. ENT: Nancy H. Bauer, 1807 Pueblo Pl., Irving, Texas 75061-2243. Register & Pay On-Line at www. Chess4Champs.com. INFO: nancybauer223@tx.rr.com, jonessoc@juno. com. NS. NC. W.


Vermont


Aug. 31-Sept. 3, Sept. 1-3 or 2-3, 134th annual NY State Champi- onship (NY) See Grand Prix.


Virginia


Arlington Chess Club's Friday Action Tournament 3SS, G/30. Once a month we run a Friday night event - dates are on the club webSite: www.arlingtonchessclub.com. Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg.: 7:00-8:15pm. Rd. 1: 8:20. EF: $15 ($10 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W, NS.


Arlington Chess Club's Friday Ladder 30/90, SD/1. Most monthly game points: $50; most total points Jan. to Dec.: $100. Must join club to play. Yearly dues: $50 adults, $40 seniors/U18. Cash or check. Reg.: weekly sign-up from 7:00-8:00pm, games start by 8:10, no advance entries. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W, NS. Chess Magnet School JGP (if 4 rounds/games played in that one month).


July 12, 25th Annual Thursday Night Action Chess Championship: Come Celebrate With Us This Special 25th Anniversary Of USCF’s Longest-Running Action Tournament, Now At The New Yorker Hotel!! (NY) See Grand Prix.


July 14-15, 22nd Annual Charlottesville Open See Grand Prix.


July 16-20 (Camp), July 21 Tnmt., Ashburn Summer Chess Camp II & Closed Tournament Ashburn Chess Center, 44927 George Washington Blvd. #120, Ashburn,


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