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455-8499, www.umbc.edu/chess. NS, W. Mar. 7, New York


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced) Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! 4-SS, G/25d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $25, GMs and IM’s free (no deduction from prize!). Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 players; first two prizes guaranteed:) $200-100-50, U2100 $95, U1900 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry.


A State Championship Event! Mar. 8, Pennsylvania


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 2013 PA Quick Chess Champ. (QC) 6SS, G/7d3. Hotel Carlisle, 1700 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, PA 17015, Exit 52A NB/Exit 52 SB off I-81, Exit 226 off PA Turnpike. 3 sections, EF rec’d by 2/18: Open: $12. U1500: $11. U1100: $10. $$ (750G): Open: 175-100-50, U1800 $45, U1600 $40. U1500: 125-75-50, U1300 $40, U1200 $30, Unr $20. U1100:Trophies: 1-12, U800, U600, U400, 1-2 Unr. All: EF: $20 after 2/18, PSCF $5 OSA. Reg.: 6-6:30pm. Rd 1: 7pm. Feb 2013 Reg rating used. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd 2. HR:Mention “PA States” for best rate; 800-692-7315 $75. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail. com, 412-908-0286. W.


A State Championship Event! Mar. 9, Connecticut


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 20 2013 CT State Open & Scholastic Championships OPEN, U1800: 4SS, G/60. Rds. 9PM, 12PM, 2:30PM, 5PM. $$2000 b/60: Open $500, $300; $200, 3 x $100, 5 x $50, U1800 $300, $100, $50 Kinder- garten, 1st Grade, K-3, K-6, K-8 Championship sections, all 5SS, G/30, K-12 Championship: 4SS, G/60. Trophies: Top 5 Individual in scholastic sections, Top 3 Teams each section. CT Champion and U1800 Champion. Individual awards for CT Grade Champions K - 12. EF: $55 by 2/25, $75 by 3/4, $100 site. GMs free. Check www.edutechchess.com or www.ct chess.com for registration flyer & more info.


A State Championship Event! Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Mar. 9-10, Pennsylvania


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 2013 Carlisle Open & PA Collegiate Championship 5SS, G/90d5. Hotel Carlisle & Embers Convention Center, 1700 Harris- burg Pike, Carlisle, PA 17015, Exit 52A NB/Exit 52 SB off I-81, Exit 226 off PA Turnpike. 3 sections: $$ (1400G): Open: 180-120, U2200 $100, U2000 $90. U1800: 150-110, U1650 $100, U1500 $95. U1400: 150-110, U1200 $80, U1000 $65, Unr $50. All: College Tr: 1-2 in each section, 1- 2 team (top 4 over all sections). EF: $30 rec’d by 2/18, $40 after, PSCF $5 OSA. Reg.: 8:45-9:30 am. Rds.: 10-2-5:30, 9-1. Feb 2013 ratings used. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd 2. HR: Mention “PA States” for best rate; 800-692-7315 $75. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pitts- burgh, PA 15223-2245. Info:martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908- 0286. W.


Mar. 14, New York


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced) Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! 4-SS, G/25d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $25, GMs and IM’s free (no deduction from prize!). Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 players; first two prizes guaranteed:) $200-100-50, U2100 $95, U1900 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry.


Mar. 21, New York


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced) Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! 4-SS, G/25d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $25, GMs and IM’s free (no deduction from prize!). Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 players; first two prizes guaranteed:) $200-100-50, U2100 $95, U1900 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry.


Mar. 22, New York


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced) NEW! Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz! (QC) Last Friday of every month. 9-SS, G/5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. $$Gtd 500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50 each, EF: $30, members $20. Quick-rated, but higher of regular or quick USCF rating used for pairings & prizes. FIDE Blitz Rated! Reg. ends 6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10 pm. Three byes available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.


Mar. 28, New York


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced) Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! 4-SS, G/25d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $25, GMs and IM’s free (no deduction from prize!). Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 players; first two prizes guaranteed:) $200-100-50, U2100 $95, U1900 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry.


Apr. 4, New York


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced) Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! 4-SS, G/25d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $25, GMs and IM’s free (no deduction from prize!). Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 players; first two prizes guaranteed:) $200-100-50, U2100 $95, U1900 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry.


A State Championship Event! Apr. 6, Pennsylvania


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6 2013 PA State Game/29 Championship (QC)


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5SS, G/29d0. O’Hara Student Center, University of Pittsburgh, 4024 O’Hara St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 2 Sections: Champ: EF: $25 by 3/29, $35 later. $$ (690G): $200-100, U2000 $90, U1800 $80, U1600 $70, U1400 $60, U1200 $50, U1000 $40. Trophies: 1-3 U1400, 1-3 U1200, 1- 3 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 unrated or U900. EF: $15 by 3/29, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, 1-3 U600. ALL: Trophies: 1-2 Schools, 1-2 Clubs, Teams of 4-7 players from both sections. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg.: 10- 10:30am. Rds.: 11-12:30-1:45-3-4:15. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223-2245, 412-908-0286, W.


Apr. 11, New York


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced) Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix! 4-SS, G/25d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $25, GMs and IM’s free (no deduction from prize!). Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 players; first two prizes guaranteed:) $200-100-50, U2100 $95, U1900 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry.


June 6, Nevada


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 80 (Enhanced) 2013 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) See Nationals.


June 7-9 or 8-9, Nevada


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 200 (Enhanced) 2013 National Open See Nationals.


June 9, Nevada


Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 60 (Enhanced) 2013 National Open Blitz (QC) 7 D-SS (14 games), G/5. Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Boule- vard South, Las Vegas 89109. $$G 3,000. 2 Sections: Open $600-400- 200. U2300, U2100 $200-100 each. Amateur (under 1900) $400-200-100, U1700, U1500, U1200 125-75 each. There must be 3 players eligible for each prize to be awarded. EF $40. REG by 9 p.m. Round 1 at 9:30 p.m. Higher of regular or quick rating used. HR $62 single or double ($89 Fri- day and Saturday nights). (800) 634-6753 or (702) 734-5110 – be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. ENT Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925, on line at www.VegasChessFestival.com or fax at (702) 933-9112. NS. NC. W.


Regional


Alabama Feb. 16-17, Queen of Hearts - 41st Annual See Grand Prix.


Arizona


June 8-9, International Youth Championship (NV) See Nevada.


California, Northern


Feb. 23, Bay Area Chess4Less Quads 3xG/30. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 3p. Games: 3:20-6p. EF: $19 by 2/21, $34 onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC.


Feb. 23, Bay Area Chess4Less Swiss 4SS, G/30. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies for plus score & teams. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. Special EF: $19 by 2/21, $34 onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! Mar. 2, Saturday Night Marathon 5SSxG/90 (+30s for 1800+). 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Sched: Sats 6:30p (exc Feb 16). Prizes: 60% of EFs. EF: $35 mem, $47 non-mem. $0 NMs & higher. Sections: 1800+ (FIDE rated), u1800, u1200. Info: BayAreaChess.com/weekly. NS. NC.


Mar. 16, Bay Area Chess4Less Quads 3xG/30. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w/plus score. Sched: Check-in by 3p. Games: 3:20-6p. EF: $19 by 3/21, $34 onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC.


Mar. 16, Bay Area Chess4Less Swiss 4SS, G/30. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies for plus score & teams. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. Special EF: $19 by 3/21, $34 onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC.


Mar. 23-24, 2013 U.S. Junior Chess Congress See Nationals.


Mar. 30, East Bay Chess4Less Quads 3xG30. Hillside Elem., 5980 Marcella St., San Leandro, CA 94578. Tro- phies for plus score. Sched: Check-in 3p. Games: 3-6p. EF: $19 by 3/28, $34 onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC. W.


Mar. 30, East Bay Chess4Less Swiss 4SS, G/30. Hillside Elem., 5980 Marcella St., San Leandro, CA 94578. Trophies for + score. Sched: Reg. 9-10. Games: 10:15-2. EF: $19 by 3/28, $34 onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC W.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! Apr. 27-28, CalChess State Scholastics Championship 2013 Convention Ctr., 5001 Grt America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Park free. Hotel $99: Hilton, 4949 Grt America Pkwy., Santa Clara. Main Event: Trophies to top 10 teams & max 40 players w plus score (in ea section). Medals to all. 16 sections: Gr1-3 <800:Sat 5xG/30. KG & Gr4- 12 <800:Sun 5xG/30. K-12 800+: Sat+Sun 6xG/75 (except 9-12 1600+ is FIDE rated 5xG/90+30s). Blitz Fri 6-8p. Bughouse Sat 6-8p. EF by 4/19: 1day $48, 2day $60. Blitz/Bugh: $12. Apr 13 Supp & TD dis-


Chess Life for Kids! February 2013


cretion to place players. Info: CalChessScholastics.org. Quest: ask@Ba- yAreaChess.com. CalChess Mem reqd. NS, NC, W.


June 8-9, International Youth Championship (NV) See Nevada.


California, Southern


The Los Angeles Chess Club (The premier chess club in Southern California) (310) 795-5710 * www.LAChessClub.com Beginner/Novice Class: Sundays: 12-1 pm Intermediate Class: Satur- days: 10:30 am - noon Advanced Lecture: Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm Tournaments every Saturday and Sun- day Every Sunday Chess 4 Juniors Tournament - 3 Sections: >1000, <1000, <600. Everybody receives a prize (trophies & medals) + Free pizza & juices. Details: www.lachessclub.com. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 (4 blocks 405 West, SW corner of Santa Monica & Butler * 2nd Floor) Group Classes * Tournaments * Private (1:1) Lessons.


Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs. 4 separate events – 3 Sections: >1000, <1000, <600, 5SS, G/30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks W 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC memb). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; Prizes: Trophies (Top 6) & medals; each player receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets or in basement. Free Pizza & juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www LAChessClub.com.


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Feb. 24, Jimmy Quon Scholastic 5SS, G/30. San Diego Chess Club (619) 239-7166, 2225 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. In 3 Sections: Advanced (over 1000 USCF), Interme- diate (600 to 1000 USCF), Novice (under 600 USCF and unrateds). ALL: EF: $12 if received by 1/31; $17 if received by 02/22; $20 at site. Tro- phies to top five. All participants will receive metals. Reg.: 9am to 9:45am. After 9:45am, entrees will be given a half point bye for the first round. Rds.: 10am; 11:15am; 12:30pm; 1:45pm; 3pm. Half point byes available for all rounds. NOTE: must be requested before the start of the previous round. ENT: Olympic Chess, 2106 S. Atlantic Blvd. #d6, Monterey Park, CA 91754 INFO: Michael Belcher (323) 522-4174 td@chess.com. www.jimmyquonscholastic.com. Make checks payable to Olympic Chess. The James Quon Chess Foundation is currently offering a three-month trial membership to the USCF (United States Chess Federation) for all interested scholastics. NS. NC. W.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! Mar. 2-3, Southern California Super States Scholastics 2013 Hyatt Regency, 24500 Town Center Dr., Valencia, CA 91355. Free parking! Main Event: Trophies to top 10 players in all sections and to top 5 school and club teams in all K-1, K-3, K-6 sections. Top 3 teams in K-8 and K-12 sections. Medals to others. Sat., 3/2 Only: K-6 U500 (5SS, G/30, 10- 11:30-1-2:15- 3:30). Sun., 3/3 Only: K-1 U200 & K-3 U300: 5SS, G/30, 10-11:30-1-2:15-3:30 Sat. & Sun. 3/02-03: All other sections. K-1 Champ: 6SS, G/60, Rds: 9:30-12:30-3:30 Sat; 9:30-12-3 Sun. K-3 U600, K-6 U800, K-8 U800, K-12 U1200: 6x2SS – Six double-rounds – G/30, Rds. Sat 9:30-12:30-30, Sun 9-12-3. K-3 Champ, K-6 Champ, K-8 Champ, K-12 Champ: 6SS, G/80, Rds: 9-12:10-3:20 each day. EF: 1- day Sections: $37 by 2/15, $47 by 2/22, $57 by 3/01, $67 day of event by 8:30am. 2-day Sections: $47 by 2/15, $57 by 2/22, $67 by 3/1, $77 day of event by 8:30am. Ent: Calif Youth Chess League, 25405 Via Nau- tica, Valencia, CA 91355, or online http://superstates.cycl./org. HR: $109, (888)421-1442, mention Super States. Request 4-page flyer: coachjay@cycl.org. NS, NC, W.


June 8-9, International Youth Championship (NV) See Nevada.


Connecticut


Mar. 9, 2013 CT State Open & Scholastic Championships See Grand Prix.


A State Championship Event! Mar. 9, 2013 CT State Scholastic Championships Kindergarten, 1st Grade, K-3, K-6, K-8 Championship sections, all 5SS, G/30, K-12 Championship 4SS, G/60. Trophies: Top 5 Individual in scholastic sections, Top 3 Teams each section. Individual awards for CT Grade Champions K-12. EF: $55 by 2/25, $75 by 3/4, $100 site. Check www.edutechchess.com or www.ctchess.com for registration flyer & more info.


Illinois


Apr. 26-28, 2013 All-Girls National Championships presented by the Kasparov Chess Foundation in association with the Renais- sance Knights Chess Foundation & USCF See Nationals.


May 23-27, 24-27, 25-27 or 26-27, 22nd annual Chicago Open See Chess Lifeor www.chesstour


.com. Louisiana


Mar. 1-3, SPNO Boys & Girls Scholastic at Holiday Inn Downtown/Superdome, New Orleans, LA. 6 Rd. SS G/45 d/5 scholastic up to 9 sections: USCF Rated Secs. grades K-2, 3-5, 6- 8 & 9-12, sep. for Girls & Boys; 1 Unrated K-12 Reserve sec. Side events: 3 hour chess camp (max. 30); GM Polgar Simul (max 25 bds.); Blitz Championship, 2 secs., K-6 and 7-12; Bughouse; Puzzle Solving Cham- pionship; “Breakfast with Susan” at Brennan’s Restaurant (former home of World Champ. Paul Morphy). Schedule: Rds. Sat., 3/2 - 10 a.m., 12, 2 p.m.; Sun 3/3 - 11 a.m., 1, p.m., 3 p.m.; Side events: Fri 3/1 - Camp 2-5 p.m.; Puzzles, 6 p.m., Bughouse 7 p.m.; Sat. 3/2 - Blitz 4.p.m., Simul


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