See previous issue for TLAs appearing November 1-14


Online team entry discounts thru 1/5 only, no team discounts by phone or at site. On-site entry fee: $80 until 8:30 am, $100 after 8:30 am; after 9 am you risk not playing rd. 1. Good luck attempting to change entries after 9am. Help with parking: http://nyc.bestparking.com/neigh- borhoods/downtown-brooklyn-parking and www.parkingpanda.com/ brooklyn-parking Questions, team rooms: chesscentr@gmail.com, lit- tlehouseofchess@gmail.com or 347-201-2269 (leave message if no answer, email is better). Jan 9-11 only: 718-246-7000. Sets provided by Little House of Chess— bring clocks!W. Info: www.chesscenter.cc, www.gnyscc.com. Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix (Varsity Sections).


JAN. 10 AND/OR 11, Greater NY Scholastic NEW Parents and Friends Tournament! 2 separate tmts, each 4SS, G/30 d5. NY Marriott At Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams St., Brooklyn (see Greater NY Scholastics TLA 1/10-11). EF each day: $30, parents, alumni & those with Greater NY Scholastics $20. Trophies top 3, top U1200, Unr. each day. Reg. on-site until 20 min before game. Rds.: 12-1:30-3-4:30 pm. Limit 2 byes, commit by 1:30. W.


JAN. 11, Marshall Sunday G/60! (Open and U1700) 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: 1-Open ($360/30): $160-80, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. 2-U1700 ($300/25): $160-80, U1400 $60. EF: $40, Mbr $20. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Max one bye, req. at entry Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. www.marshallchessclub.org, 212- 477-3716.


JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 47th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA) See Grand Prix.


FEB. 6-8 OR 7-8, 53rd Annual Baltimore Open (MD) See Grand Prix.


A Heritage Event!


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event! FEB. 28-MAR. 1, 48th annual New York State Scholastic Cham- pionships 6SS, G/60, d10, open to grades K-12 in any state (top NYS player & team in each section are NY champions). Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school; no combined school teams allowed even if one school “feeds” another. Teams of 2 or 3 players allowed, but are at a disadvantage. In 9 sections. Online entry fee at chessaction.com, all sections: $43 until 2/7, $53 2/8- 2/24, $60 2/25 to 9 am 2/28. Entry fee at site, all sections: $60. High School, open to all in grades K-12. EF $46.20 mailed by 2/7. Top NYS grade 9-12 qualifies for Denker Tournament of HS Champions, top NYS grade K-12 girl qualifies for National Girls Invitational.. High School Reserve, open to K-12 under 1200 or unrated. EF $46 mailed by 2/7. Junior High, open to all in grades K-9. EF $45.90 mailed by 2/7. Top NYS grade K-8 qualifies for Barber tournament of K-8 Champions. Middle School Reserve, open to K-8 under 1000 or unrated. EF $45.80 mailed by 2/7. Elementary, open to all in grades K-6. EF $45.60 mailed by 2/7. Elementary Reserve, open to grades K-5 under 800 or unrated. EF $45.50 mailed by 2/7. Primary, open to grades K-3. EF $45.30 mailed by 2/7. Primary Reserve, open to grades K-3 under 600 or unrated. EF: $45.20 mailed by 2/7. K-1, open to grades K-1. EF $45.10 mailed by 2/7. Postmarked 2/8-18: All EF $10 more. Do not mail entry after 2/18. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Trophies to top 15 players and top 7 teams each section, top 3 unrated in Primary, K-1, and each reserve section, and top U1500, U1300 (HS), U900, U700 (HS Reserve), U1200, U1000 (JHS), U700, U500 (MS Reserve), U1000, U800 (Elem), U500, U300 (Elem Reserve), U500 (Primary), U200 (Primary Reserve, K-1). Speed playoff if perfect score tie. Free entry to NY State Championship, Labor Day weekend 2014 (Albany), to top player each section, if not already qualified for free entry from another event.. Schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2, 5, Sun 9, 12, 3, awards 5:30 pm. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd. 2. HR: $129-129, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, two nights minimum, reserve by 2/6 or rate may increase. Free parking for overnight guests. 7 days notice required for room cancellation. Backup hotel: Courtyard by Marriott, 2 blocks away, 518-226-0538. Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Online entry: www.chessaction.com. Mail entry: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Include name, rating, USCF ID, USCF expiration (non-members enclose dues), section, school, grade, birth date, address of each player. Checks payable to Continental Chess. $15 per player service charge for refunds. $10 extra to switch sections, all substitutions from advance list charged $60. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US (At = @)), 347-201-2260. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.


APR. 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5, 9th annual Philadelphia Open (PA) See Grand Prix.


North Carolina


NOV. 28, Atlantic Coast Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) Convention Center, 301 W. Morgan St., Durham, NC 27701. 3 sections b/ rating (800+, u800, u400) Trophies: players w/plus score, all schools, and all clubs. Sched: Reg. 10-10:15a. Games: 10:30a-3:30p. EF: 25 by 11/24, 35 afterwards. Bughouse Side Event: 8xG/5 d0, trophies to all teams w/plus scores. Reg.: 3-4p, Games: 4:30-6:30pm. EF: 10 ea (20/team) by 11/24, 13 ea (23/team) afterwards. Info/Entry/Flyer: http://BayAreaChess.com/kidsnc. ask@bayareachess.com. W.


NOV. 28, Atlantic Coast Open Swiss (4SS, G/30 d5) Convention Center, 301 W Morgan St., Durham NC 27701. 2 Sects b/ent. Prizes: 75% of EFs. Reg.: 10-10:15a. Games: 10:30a-4p. EF: 33 by 11/24, 43 afterwards. Info/Entry/Flyer: http://BayAreaChess.com/cash, ask@bayareachess.com, W.


NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, ACC Cash Your Checks Championship (Thanksgiving Weekend) See Grand Prix.


DEC. 26-28 OR 27-28, 44th Annual Atlanta Open (GA) See Grand Prix.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 2, 9, 16, 30, RDU Rumble I 4-SS. Triangle Chess Center, 5920 S. Miami Blvd. Ste. 203, Durham, NC. One game each Friday at 8PM. EF: $5/week or $15 for all four rounds. No game on Jan. 23 due to LotS. OPEN: G/90+30s FIDE rated. U1800: G/90 d5 U1400: G/90 d5 Winners will win title belts and receive “cham- pions’ perks.” Perks TBD. Info: Jeff Jones, RaleighChess@yahoo.com, (919)270-9948.


JAN. 23-25, Land of the Sky XXVIII See Grand Prix.


Ohio


NOV. 7, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 (QC) 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC mbr). Info: DCC.18W5@sbcglobal.net/, 937-461-6283.


NOV. 8, Thanksgiving PAWN STORM XXVI See Grand Prix.


NOV. 14, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 (QC) 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC mbr). Info: DCC.18W5@sbcglobal.net/, 937-461-6283.


NOV. 14, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 (QC) 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC mbr). Info: DCC.18W5@sbcglobal.net/, 937-461-6283.


NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, 23rd annual Kings Island Open (NEW SITE) See Grand Prix.


NOV. 15, Kings Island Open Blitz (BLZ) (NEW SITE) 4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Embassy Suites, Blue Ash (see Kings Island Open). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes.


A State Championship Event! NOV. 22, 2014 Ohio Grade Level Championships 5SS; Sections: grades K through 12, players must play in section for their grade. Site: Eastgate Holiday Inn & Suites, 4501 Eastgate Blvd., Cincinnati, OH 45245. Time Controls: sections (= grades) K through 2: G/30 d5 all rounds; sections 3 through 6: rounds 1-4 G/30 d5, round 5 G/45 d5; sections 7 through 12: rounds 1-4 G/45 d5, round 5 G/60 d5. EF: $30 through Nov 8, then $35 through Nov 20 ($10/$15 for players with financial need). All entries must be received by Nov. 20. No onsite registration. Awards: Individual trophies to top 5 places in each section and all others scoring 3.5 or more; team trophies to top 3 teams in each section. Bughouse side event Friday evening, Nov. 21, entry fee $10 or $5. Complete information at: www.chesscincinnati.com. Contact: Alan Hodge 513-600-9915, a.hodge195@gmail.com.


NOV. 28-30 OR 29-30, 2014 Motor City Open (MI) See Grand Prix.


NOV. 29, Cincy Tornado: Thanksgiving Chess 4-SS, G/60 d5. New 9:00AM 1st RD START TIME. First Baptist Church, 11195 Winton Rd., Cinti, OH 45218. Corner of Sharon Rd. & Winton Rd. EF: $30 if paid online or $35 at site. Credit Cards accepted at site. b/35 Open: $200-$100; 1st A,B,C,D/under...each $100. Biggest Rating Upset Prize $30. Floating 2nd Prize: Class Section with most players gets $50 2nd-Place Prize. Master Bounty Prize; any player or first player to win against one seeded master wins $50 and $25 for a draw. If one seed master has perfect 4.0 score, he has earned the $50 bounty. Masters Play Free and we feed you lunch. Master EF deducted from prize. Reg. 8-8:45. NEW ROUND TIMES: 9:00am-12:00-2:30-5:00; Register & Pay online www.chessearth.com. Side Event: Swiss Double Speed Chess Tourney afterwards $20 EF, G/5 d0.


NOV. 29, Turkey Open at Mustard Seed 4SS, G/30 d5. Mustard Seed Market, 2nd Floor. 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon, OH 44139. EF: $25. Sections: Open, U-1500, U-1000. Pairings may be accelerated at TD’s discretion. Registration: 9-9:45 at site. Rds.: 10, 11:30, 1, 2:30, U1000 ASAP. Prizes: $500 Guaranteed!! Open: 1st $150, 2nd $50, U-1900 $50. U-1500: 1st $65, 2nd $35, U-1250 $25. U- 1000: 1st $50 2nd $25 U750 $25, U500 $25. Free healthy box lunch to ALL players! Info:www.progresswithchess.org. Contact:Mike Joelson, 216-321-7000.


DEC. 5, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2014 (QC) 4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30/ 8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC mbr). Info: DCC.18W5@sbcglobal.net/, 937-461-6283.


DEC. 12-14 OR 13-14, 1st Annual Holiday Open See Grand Prix.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! DEC. 13, Toledo December Swiss Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by 12/11, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450.


DEC. 20, Cincy Tornado: Five Days Til Christmas 4-SS, G/60 d5. First Baptist Church, 11195 Winton Rd., Cinti, OH 45218.


Corner of Sharon Rd. & Winton Rd. EF: $30 if paid online or $35 at site. Ohio Grand Prix event, OCA members deduct $3 from EF. Credit Cards accepted at site. B/35 Open: $200-$100; 1st A,B,C,D/under...each $100. Biggest Rating Upset Prize $30. Floating 2nd Prize: Class Section with most players gets $50 2nd-Place Prize added. Master Bounty Prize: first player or any player to win against highest rated master wins $50 and $25 for a draw. If highest rated master has perfect 4.0 score, he has earned the $50 bounty. Masters Play Free (2200 and above) and we provide lunch, free for masters. Master EF deducted from prize. Reg.: 8-8:45 NEW ROUND TIMES: 9:00am-12:00-2:30-5:00; Register & Pay online www.chessearth.com. Side Event: Swiss Double Blitz Tourney afterwards at 7:30pm $20 EF G/5 d0.


DEC. 27, Mustard Seed Holiday Monster See Grand Prix.


DEC. 27, Two Days After PAWN STORM XXVII See Grand Prix.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 10, Toledo January Swiss Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by 1/8, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450.


JAN. 23-25 OR 24-25, 38th Cardinal Open, Columbus See Grand Prix.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! JAN. 24-25, Jr. Cardinal G/75 Scholastic, Columbus K-12/U1400 only, 1 section. 5-SS, G/75 d5. Sets provided, must bring clocks. 1 bye any round. Prizes b/20, mayadd if more:$100-80-60-50, U1200 $40, U1000 $30. EF: $35 if received by 1/10, then $45, deadline for all 1/16, advance entries only! Schedule: Must check-in Sat 9-10am to be paired for 1st round. Rds. 10:45-2-5:45, Sun 1-4:45. Blitz tourney: Sat eve, G/5 d0. Enter online or FOTK Chess Club, 2720 Airport Dr., Columbus, OH 43219. Embassy Suites Hotel, 2886 Airport Dr., Columbus, OH 43219, 614-536-0209, $109/night chess rate thru Jan 17, 4/room, incl full bkfst & mgr reception. Full details, entry form & online entry www.neilley.com/chess, info: grant@neilley.com, 614-314-1102, leave message. W.


MAR. 13-15 OR 14-15, 19th annual Mid-America Open (MO) See Grand Prix.


Oklahoma


NOV. 14-16 OR 15-16, Houston Open (TX) See Grand Prix.


NOV. 28-30, 6th OCF FIDE Thanksgiving See Grand Prix.


DEC. 26-28, New Orleans Open (LA) See Grand Prix.


DEC. 28, Sunday, OCF 24th Holiday Open 4-SS, G/50+15spm. (dual rated) Quality Inn, 2515 W 6th Ave. (Hwy-51) Stillwater, OK. 1-405-372-0800. HR: $68-68. Free Parking. $$100-1st; other $ per entries. Reg.: 9-9:45am. RDS.: 10-12:30-3-5:30. EF: $20. OCF req $10. Only one (1) half pt bye rds. 1-2-3 CMV, LS, W. Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis St., Stillwater, OK 74074, 405-372-5758. FKimBerry@ aol.com. OCFChess.org.


FEB. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, Southwest Class Championships (TX)


See Grand Prix. Oregon


NOV. 27-30 OR 28-30, 50th Annual American Open (CA-S) See Grand Prix.


DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 24th annual North American Open (NV)


See Grand Prix.


JAN. 16-19, 17-19 OR 18-19, 6th annual Golden State Open (CA-N)


See Grand Prix.


MAR. 6-8 OR 7-8, 22nd annual Western Class Championships (CA-S)


See Grand Prix.


MAR. 19-22 OR 20-22, 2015 Hawaii Chess Festival - Hawaii International Open (HI) See Grand Prix.


Pennsylvania


Every Friday - LVCA 7 & 9 pm Blitz Events Open/U1200 (BLZ) 8SS, G/5 d2. St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown, PA 18104. EF: $5, Prizes: Open and U1200, Minimum 50% Returned. 1st-70%, 2nd-30% AND will ADD PRIZES if 12 or more players per section, FREE Coffee For All Entrants. REG.: Ends 6:55pm, Cash on site only. RDS.: 7 pm, then ASAP. On Site: 484-866-3045 or bdavis@lehigh- valleychessclub.org, www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/.


Every Saturday - LVCA QUADS/RBO U1200 Quads + G/7 d3 G/40 d5 Quads, 3-RR. Reg.: 1-1:45, Rds.: 2 pm, then asap. Site: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 514 3rd Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18018. 2 Sections: Open Section EF: $15. Prizes: $50 for 3-0 score, else $45 for 1st. RBO Section EF: $10. Prizes: $30 for 3-0 score, else $25 for 1st. G/7 d3 (BLZ) Event Rd. 1: 6:15 pm or asap. Prizes: 50% of entries, 1st-70%, 2nd-30%, more prizes if 12 or more. Ph: 484-866-3045, Bruce. Info: srdiamond d@yahoo.com.


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