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U.S. CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS CONTRIBUTORS

Follow along from April 13-30 as the U.S. Chess
and U.S. Women’s Chess Championships rage on IM ERIK KISLIK
in the capital of chess in the U.S., St. Louis. (“The Kislik Variation”)
JUNE 201
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Defending champs Hikaru Nakamura and Irina is a chess author, an analyst
Krush will be joined by other favorites such as and coach for elite
Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So and Anna Zatonskih. grandmasters.
The event will top off with a blitz tournament
featuring Garry Kasparov!
GM LARRY KAUFMAN
(Handicap Chess) is a
longtime computer chess
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GM IAN ROGERS
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Follow the National Junior High in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 15-17. international event reports.

GM PAL BENKO
SPRING BOOK CLEANING (April Fools Puzzles)
was our endgame columnist
Looking to freshen up your bookcases? Vanessa
for 45 years.
West examiines the top books for beginners, so
you can always have solid standbys for family or
friends just getting into the game. AL LAWRENCE
(Harold Dondis) is the
former executive director of
both US Chess and the
World Chess Hall of Fame.
He is currently managing
director for the U.S. Chess
Trust and chair of the US
Chess college chess
committee. His latest book,
with GM Lev Alburt, is Chess
for the Gifted and Busy.

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Botvinnik or Alekhine?
OF VIKINGS AND VESPUCCI a beautiful, near-perfect theory of that sacrifice;
When analyzing the game Ghaem Maghami-
his impressed contemporaries called it, first by CHESS LIFE’s 70th
the word, then in writing, “Botvinnik’s Exchange
Akobian in “Winning with Botvinnik” anniversary
Sacrifice.” Shades of Columbus and (Amerigo)
(February 2016 Chess Life), Lev Alburt cites This September, Chess Life will be
Vespucci.
the “famous Botvinnik Exchange Sacrifice,” celebrating its 70th anniversary as a
referencing a Botvinnik game from 1931 Mr. Kozinski’s knowledge of chess history is publication. We would like to hear from
Yurgis-Botvinnik, Leningrad, 1931). However impressive and commendable, as even in the you about what the magazine has meant
—unless Botvinnik played a similar sacrifice most mundane, practical sense we can learn a to you in your life or any favorite articles
much earlier—I wonder if it isn’t more lot from Alekhine and Botvinnik, the great or columns you remember—anything
appropriate to call it the “Alekhine Exchange players of the past. you think might be of interest.
Sacrifice,” since Alekhine played a similar
sacrifice ten years earlier. See Black’s 20th Send your contributions to letters@
move in Selezniev-Alekhine, Triberg, 1921:
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I am putting together an article for
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spondence chess has evolved over the
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Although this move wins the Exchange,
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it is not the best move. 1. ... Bf5+ is. After 2.
GM Lev Alburt responds: Ka2 Qa5+ 3. Kb3, 3. ... Bg4 now snares the
The game Selezniev-Alekhine, 1921, was played queen. If 4. Qxe5 (or any other move that
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in 1911, learned how rooks move. And, of course, queen), then 4. ... Bxd1 mate. Other queen Send your letters to
Botvinnik knew this game, and some others, moves lead to the loss of both the queen and letters@[Link] or post
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Thus, in his comments to Yurgis-Botvinnik (1931), Kc3 Qxd1. The best White can do is either
group or the [Link]
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Issues Forum. Letters are
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subject to editing for style,
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Gisela Gresser and Arnold Denker at the 1944 U.S. Chess Championship in New York, 1944. Collection of the World Chess Hall of Fame

Pivotal Moments in Women’s Chess

Highlighted in New Exhibit
“Her Turn: Revolutionary Women of Chess,”
at the World Chess Hall of Fame
WOMEN HAVE PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT who defended her title six times in tournaments throughout the next 17
and advancement of the game of chess. Their contributions will be underscored years and was the first female inducted into the World Chess Hall of Fame
in “Her Turn: Revolutionary Women of Chess,” an exhibit that runs through in 2011.
● Nona Gaprindashvili and Maya Chiburdanidze, who went on to dominate
September 4, 2016 at the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) in St. Louis.
The exhibit highlights many of the most significant female chess players
the women’s title for nearly 30 years (1963-1991) and competed actively
from the late 19th through early 21st centuries. The exhibit, which is scheduled
against male players.
through September 4, 2016, includes artifacts from the WCHOF’s collection
as well as loans from the John G. White Chess Collection at the Cleveland ● Xie Jun and Zhu Chen, who encompassed the Chinese dynasty years (1990s-
Public Library and numerous private collections. The photographs and other early 2000s) and competed alongside the infinitely talented Polgar sisters,
artifacts included in the show tell stories about women chess stars, both in the Susan, Sofia and Judit.
United States and worldwide.
In October 2015, the WCHOF opened “Ladies’ Knight: A Female Perspective
“These historically significant objects shed light on the illustrious chess
on Chess,” an exhibit featuring a group of contemporary female artists including
careers of these prominent women,” Emily Allred, the exhibition’s curator,
Rachel Whiteread, Yoko Ono and Barbara Kruger, that explores societal issues
said. “Our organization’s mission, in addition to highlighting the cultural and
through art using chess as an artistic medium.
artistic significance of chess, is to increase the awareness around its historical
Soon after the opening of Ladies’ Knight, the Chess Club and Scholastic
value. Through education, we encourage more young girls and women to
Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL) began beginner chess classes for women from
take up the game.”
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings taught by International Master Irine
Significant items related to decisive moments in women’s chess history,
Sukander and Woman Grandmaster Katerina Nemcova.
some on view for the first time to the general public, include: Susan Polgar’s
As part of Her Turn, the CCSCSL will also host an installation of photographs,
1996 Women’s World Chess Championship trophy, Alexandra Kosteniuk’s
score sheets and other artifacts related to the 2009-2015 U.S. Women’s Chess
2008 Women’s World Chess Championship medal, and a bronze medal from
Championships, curated by research assistant Catherine Niehaus.
the inaugural Women’s Chess Olympiad belonging to Gisela Gresser.
Admission to Her Turn and Ladies’ Knight: A Female Perspective on Chess
A few of the famous female chess players highlighted will include:
is free with a suggested donation of $5 per person. Admission to “Kings,
● Vera Menchik, the first Women’s World Chess Champion (London, 1927), Queens & Castles” is $5 and free on Tuesdays.

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 First Moves / Chess news from around the U.S.

FACES AT THE
WORLD

ACROSS
TEAM!

THE BOARD
By AL LAWRENCE

DAVID PAULINA
UPPER MARLBORO,
MARYLAND
How to find the truth
“The Team is the most fun,”
David said. “You have to do
it.” Paulina runs the Griot Academy in the District of
Columbia area, teaching chess in 10 schools. He
was at the World Team (aka USATE) for the second
time with his team “Chess Challengers”, made up
of fellow chess coach Charles Edelman and a student
from each mentor. “The variety of players, the at-
mosphere—it’s all lots of fun between rounds and
lots of serious chess during the rounds.”
When David came to the U.S. from Haiti as a little
boy, his godmother taught him the chess moves.
Neither of them would have predicted that, some
20 years later, the game would become his full-
time profession. After college, “I stumbled into teach-
ing chess.” A colleague at Amtrak got him to go to
his first tournament in 1998. “I got passionate about
chess,” even studying with GM “Wojo” Wojtkiewicz.
David’s a compelling advocate for the game. “Chess
teaches critical analysis and how to make decisions.”
After a pause, he sums up, “It teaches you how to
find the truth in situations.”

AUDREY HU
Sevan Muradian, WESTFIELD,
NEW JERSEY
1975-2016 Got to wear makeup

Active US Chess member, delegate, Audrey was exuberant about

her first World Team experience with her team “Crazy
Queens & Cool Kings.” “We won second place in the
organizer dies at age 40 costume contest and got to wear makeup!” Audrey
said. “Our friends on ‘Knock Out Knights’ won first!”
A second-grader at Jefferson Elementary School,
Audrey got started in chess when she joined a chess
summer camp led by USATE regular GM Leonid
InternAtIonAl ArbIter And InternAtIonAl orgAnIzer SevAn MUrAdIAn Yudasin and three-time All-Army Champion Arthur
PHOTO CREDIT: BETSY DYNAKO

died of a heart attack on February 17, 2016 at home in Kildeer, Illinois, at the age of 40. Muradian Macaspac, the one-two punch on this year’s
was a force in US Chess: his affiliate held 266 rated events and he is listed as chief director of 245 “Chessmate’s Dream Team”!
US Chess tournaments. Further, Muradian was extremely active in bringing FIde events to the After checkmating a rated opponent in her very
U.S., providing many norm opportunities for US Chess players that previously did not exist. first tournament, Audrey now belongs to the
Sevan was also secretary of the FIde rules Commission. ChessMates Chess Club in Rahway, New Jersey, with
A more extensive remembrance by Chris Wainscott is available at [Link]/news/sevan- the lofty aim of becoming a grandmaster. “Chess
is challenging. I don’t know if I’ll win or lose. Either
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Remembering
CAPABLANCA & BLACKBURNE
Two legendary players get the McFarland treatment
By JOHN HARTMANN

ost of the biggest publishing houses leave chess to their smaller economy and politics. The first chapter, for example, describes the

M brethren, with a few notable exceptions. Batsford and its history of Cuban chess, showing how the sugar boom allowed aficionados
valuable backlist have changed hands a few times, now resting to bring players like Morphy, Steinitz, Blackburne and Chigorin to the
with Pavilion Books out of London. US Chess’ Official island. It also gives face and personality to many of
Rules of Chess was for many years published by Capablanca’s early supporters and rivals.
McKay, and is now in its sixth edition with McKay’s There is much that is familiar in Sanchez’s account.
successor, Random House. The general outlines of Capablanca’s life are well
There is an American house that is publishing some known and there are no shocking revelations to be
very interesting studies of chess history as part of its found here. Still, I suspect that even the most ardent
wide and varied list, and chances are, unless you work Capa fan will learn something new from Sanchez’s
in the industry, that you’ve never heard of them. very readable book. Of particular, if morbid, interest
Until now, that is. is the discussion of Capablanca’s high blood pressure
McFarland & Company is an independent and health problems, the deleterious effects of which
publisher from North Carolina. Focused on the Sanchez locates much earlier in Capablanca’s career
library market, they specialize in fields like military than commonly thought.
history, baseball and popular culture. Somewhere There are 192 competently annotated games in
along the way they added chess to their purview, Sánchez, Miguel A. José Raúl Capablanca: José Raúl Capablanca: A Chess Biography. Because
and today McFarland puts out more scholarly chess A Chess Biography. McFarland: 2015. Sanchez emphasizes biography over chess, contex-
books than any other publisher. ISBN: ISBN: 978-0-7864-7004-4. tualizing Capablanca’s chess career within his life
568 pages. Library binding.
Some of these titles—compilations of hard-to-find (Available from [Link], more broadly, this number feels appropriate. Contrast
crosstables, bibliographies, etc.—are of limited catalog number BO016MF, $54.95) it with the 1,184 games and 55 compositions in Tim
popular interest, but the biographical works have Harding’s Joseph Henry Blackburne: A Chess Biography,
potential cross-over appeal. I gave the 2014 and you begin to get a sense of a stark difference in
McFarland release of Andy Soltis’ Mikhail Botvinnik: authorial attitude towards the biographical task.
The Life and Games of a World Champion a favorable Blackburne was the best British player before the
review in these pages (May 2014), and the book rise of Miles, Short and Adams in the late 20th
went on to win Book of the Year prize awarded by century. He was a great popularizer of the game and
the Chess Journalists of America. one of its first professionals, making annual exhi-
Four McFarland chess biographies have crossed bition tours through the “provinces” for nearly 60
my desk in recent months. Two—Ignaz Kolisch: The years (1861-1921) and specializing in simultaneous
Life and Chess Career by Fabrizio Zavatarelli and blindfold exhibitions for 50 of them.
Samuel Lipschütz: A Life in Chess by Stephen Davies— Most of Harding’s work has gone into excavating
are first-rate works on fine but lesser-known players. the details of Blackburne’s chess career. He has
Zavatarelli’s book in particular is worth a look. The recovered unknown games, corrected errors in
tale of Kolisch’s rise to fame and fortune, made Harding, Tim. Joseph Henry Blackburne: published games, and created thorough travelogues
possible in part through his chess contacts, is dramat- A Chess Biography. McFarland: 2015. for his tours and travels. Many facts from his family
ISBN: 978-0-7864-7473-8. 592 pages.
ically told. Library binding. life are documented and dozens of pictures are
Of possibly greater interest are the titles on José (Available from [Link], provided, but make no mistake—this is a chess
catalog number BO017MF, $74.95)
Raúl Capablanca and Joseph Henry Blackburne. The biography.
legendary Capablanca was the third official world champion, holding Harding’s book feels definitive. Of course new material will continue
the title from 1921-1927, and Blackburne was one of the top tournament to be discovered, but so much work went into its writing, so much
players of the later 19th century. Both books bear an identical subtitle— material is presented, that it almost overwhelms the general reader.
“A Chess Biography”—but as we shall see, it reads rather differently Historians will find Joseph Henry Blackburne: A Chess Biography to be an
depending on the author. indispensable resource, but casual fans may want to start with the
In José Raúl Capablanca: A Chess Biography, Miguel A. Sanchez paints chapter on Blackburne in Harding’s more approachable Eminent Victorian
his portrait of Capablanca against a broad backdrop of time and country, Chess Players.

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Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment

Fischeriana
Fischer’s long shadow is still upon us
By GM ANDY SOLTIS

FOR SOMEONE WHO HASN’T PLAYED Girls Don’t Cry.” HURT AGAINST HORT
chess in 24 years—and has been dead for eight “And he was a terrible singer,” Smith said GM Vlastimil Hort
—Bobby Fischer is making quite a comeback. on PBS. “God bless him.” GM Boris Spassky
There is “Fischeriana” all around us: One newspaper story had a new twist on Candidates match (12), 1977
Click on eBay on a typical day and you’ll find how Spassky’s 1972 match seconds believed he
more than 700 Fischer-related items, some with was losing to Fischer because of Spassky’s
four-figure price tags. On a recent day several Michigan-made chair.
bidders fought over items, like a Fischer-auto- Team Spassky suspected there was metal
graphed 1960 photo of him, before someone inside it that was influencing Spassky’s thinking
won it for $203.50. with invisible rays. When the foreman who
There’s also been a huge amount of post- made the wood-and-leather chair was asked
morteming of the movie Pawn Sacrifice. In about it he replied, “You can just tell them that
particular, I was struck by a new account of we use real wood from real trees, and (the
the Piatigorsky Cup of 1966, which Boris metal) was probably a hunter’s bullet that was
Spassky narrowly won ahead of Bobby. fired into the tree.”
In the movie, Fischer is outraged when he But the most intriguing new Fischer detail
learns that he is stuck in a dingy hotel while didn’t get the attention it deserves. It’s about AFTER 40. Ng2

Spassky is put up at a four-star palace. Bobby how his medical advice could have killed
The best-of-12-game match was tied when
has to confront the Russian on a Santa Monica Spassky:
this, the 12th game, was played. Spassky agreed
beach to make him aware of Fischer’s presence. It happened in 1977 when a new round of
to a draw here. Under the rules they had to
But Spassky told fellow Grandmaster Jan Candidates matches was starting, to choose the
play additional games until a winner emerged.
Timman that the invited players stayed at the 1978 world championship challenger. Even
same hotel. Bobby wouldn’t fraternize with though Fischer was boycotting organized chess, But late that night, March 27, Spassky felt a
them—he just wanted to listen to his transistor the rules reserved one of the eight invitations pain near his stomach. He needed to get over
radio, Timman told Gennady Sosonko on chess- to the Candidates for him. the ache so he could get a good night’s sleep in
[Link]. When he failed to meet a January 1, 1977 his hotel room.
Finally, Spassky convinced Bobby to join deadline to say whether he was willing to play, His new wife, Marina, went to the nearby
him in the hotel pool. Fischer took that as a he had to be replaced. Almost any chess player room of his second, former World Champion
competitive challenge. After they were done, would have killed to fill that vacancy. The irony Vasily Smyslov, who was accompanied by his
Fischer told him, “I swim faster than you.” was that Bobby’s spot was given to a semi- wife Nadezhda.
There are bound to be new Bobby revelations finalist in the previous Candidate matches— “Boris has a bad stomach ache. Please give
in 2016, when a book by a Fischer friend about Spassky. me a hot water bottle,” Marina said, according
his final years in Iceland, is published in English. The Russian’s career seemed to be winding to Nadezhda.
I enjoyed some other new details in a recent down. He finished a miserable 10th in a 1976 “I won’t give you a hot water bottle,”
best-seller, Patti Smith’s memoir, M Train. Interzonal. But thanks to the indirect help of Nadezhda replied. “Under no circumstances
It turns out that the punk rock icon saw his old rival, Spassky had a first-class ticket will I do this!” She feared there was something
Fischer in 2007 in Reykjavik. They found they back to world-class chess. much more seriously wrong with Spassky.
had something in common—a love for 1950s To add to the irony, Spassky’s first Candidates “And going to breakfast the next morning
and ’60s music. They ended up singing duets match of 1977 was scheduled for Reykjavik, we saw Boris on a stretcher, being taken to the
of Buddy Holly songs after midnight. the scene of his most famous defeat, at the hospital. Appendicitis!” she recalled in a 2008
At one point Bobby’s friend, GM Helgi hands of Fischer five years before. interview.
Olafsson, burst into their room when he heard He was the prohibitive favorite in this match, This is where Fischer steps into the story.
“something strange.” It was Fischer singing the against the Czech-born Vlastimil Hort. But “He called me and said I shouldn’t be in a
falsetto backup to the Four Seasons’ hit “Big Hort didn’t get that memo. hospital,” Spassky told that splendid chess

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PROBLEM I PROBLEM II Problem III

Keres Centenary Paul Keres
Verbac
A. Karu
Paul Keres
Paul Keres
Eggert Gilfer
The World Chess Federation has
declared 2016 to be “The Year of
Keres,” in remembrance of Paul
Keres, who was born 100 years ago
in January. Most of today’s fans
will remember the great Estonian
from the several collections of his
best games. Or they’ll recall how
he was one of the world’s best
players from the late 1930s to the WHITE TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY
1970s. But this month we’ll remem-
Problem IV Problem V Problem VI
ber the young Keres, who was one Paul Keres Gideon Stahlberg Paul Keres
of the world’s top 10 players before Eero Book Paul Keres Leho Laurine
he was 20. In the six diagrams,
depicting his early games, you are
asked to find the fastest winning
line of play. This will usually mean
the forced win of a decisive amount
of material, such as a rook or minor
piece. For solutions, see page 71.

WHITE TO PLAY BLACK TO PLAY WHITE TO PLAY

historian Sergey Voronkov last fall. “He believed QUEEN’S INDIAN DEFENSE (E14) 24. ... Nd7 25. Nxd7 Bxd7 26. Nc3 Bf5 27.
that I, like him, was on a ‘black list’ and would GM Boris Spassky e4 dxe4 28. Nxe4 Bxe4 29. fxe4 c3!
be killed at the hands of doctors.” GM Vlastimil Hort Based on 30. Bxc3?? Bc5 or 30. Rxc3 Qxc3!
By then Fischer’s paranoia had extended to Candidates match, Reykjavik, 1977 31. Bxc3 Rxd1+ 32. Be1 Bb4 and Black wins.
the medical profession. Nevertheless, Spassky But 30. Rd3! would have kept White ahead.
agreed to the appendectomy. Smart move. 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. e3 Bb7 5. 30. Rf1? Bb4 31. Bxa7 Rd2 32. Qe3 Ra8
“The doctors told us that if the patient had Bd3 d5 6. 0-0 Nbd7 7. b3 Be7 8. Bb2 0-0 33. Bb6 Qd7 34. a4 c2! 35. Bc5
been given a hot water bottle at night he 9. Nc3 c5 10. Qe2 Rc8 11. Rfd1 Qc7 12 Rac1
wouldn’t have lived till morning,” Nadezhda Rfe8 13. cxd5 exd5 14. Bf5 g6 15. Bh3
Rcd8 16. Na4 Ne4 17. dxc5 bxc5 18. Bxd7!
Smyslov said.
Qxd7 19. Ne5 Qc7 20. f3 Nf6 21. Nd3 c4
The warm bottle would have masked the 22. Ndc5!
pain until it was too late. With Spassky
recovering in the hospital, match officials were
in a quandary. There was no precedent for a
player needing a major operation during a world
championship cycle event.
However, each player was allowed three short
postponements. Spassky strung his three
together and had the first playoff game delayed
until April 7, ten days after he was stricken. But Black saw that 35. ... Bxc5 would win (36.
he was still recovering and asked for more time. Qxc5 Qg4 37. g3 Qh3 38. Rf2 Rd1+ or 37. Rf2
That request was rejected by match officials. Rd1+ 38. Rf1 Rxc1 39. Rxc1 Qd1+). So does
But Hort, who made clear he didn’t want to 35. ... Qg4. But he froze. He was overwhelmed
win by forfeit, asked for his own “illness” by the feeling that he was about to realize his
postponement. Spassky was one of history’s greatest handlers greatest goal in a career of more than 20 years.
The match resumed April 9 and Hort, as of isolated pawns or this formation, the And then his flag fell.
White, couldn’t make much of an opening “hanging pawns.” But he was usually the one Hort was never a world championship
advantage in a 40-move draw. A 53-move draw with the isolani or the hangers. contender again. A reborn Spassky made it to
followed. Matches were not broken by five- 22. ... Bc6 23. Bd4 Bb5 24. Qf2?
the 1977 Candidates finals and even reached
minute games then, so the two grandmasters the Candidates stage again in 1985.
had to play another pair of games. And after two But 24. Nc3! was the way to secure a And Fischer? He died in 2008—when he
draws, another pair. The 15th game was decisive. positional edge. Time trouble takes over: refused to let doctors treat his failing kidneys.

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Reversed Openings
Transpositions, structures, comparisons, extra tempi and
semi-tempi—mind-boggling!
By GM LEV ALBURT

IN HIS LETTER (BELOW) THE WINNER 1. c4 e6 6. ... Bb4+

of this month’s award, Gabriel Birzu, raised a Note that 1. ... e5 leads to the Reversed Sicilian. Now White has to either misplace the knight
couple of questions which should be of interest or exchange dark-square bishops.
to those planning to write to “Back to Basics.” 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 d4
I agree that 6. Nf3 and 7. 0-0 was a bit more
He wondered, for instance, if his comments accurate, however, I don’t think that the b1-knight
were “too long or too many”; they were okay, is misplaced. Both d2 and c2 stations are possible.
but I occasionally get 2-3,000 word treatises
which are very difficult to cut down to the size 7. Nd2
of my column. But don’t be too brief, as we all
want to know what you thought, both during
the game and afterwards. As far as the opening
stage is concerned (another of Gabriel’s ques-
tions)—try to get, and put into your letter, some
relevant information from opening treatises
such as Encyclopedia of Chess Openings, Modern
Chess Openings, and electronic databases! (Do
this for all your games, even those you don’t This is an ambitious move, played (I guess) to
plan to send to me). Now, forward to Gabriel’s provoke (and confuse) a 200-point-lower-rated
letter (my further comments are in italics.) opponent. Compare the diagram position with that
of the Benoni: 1. d4 c5 2. d5 g6—would anyone have
I submit the following game between me even considered 3. e3? And yet, after 3. e3? Bg7 we White would rather play the knight to c2,
and Uri Feld for your “Back to Basics” column. have, with reversed colors, the diagram position. via a3, to keep the d2-square free for the bishop.
I was white in a Reversed Benoni opening. Except that in the real game (the diagram) the side See above note.
I think it was an interesting game, where with a fianchettoed bishop is on move. Thus, Mr.
Birzu (White) is a tempo, plus almost another tempo, 7. ... Ne7
White got a pleasant position out of the opening
and managed to increase his advantage by ahead. Better is 7. ... Nf6 as f6 is a better square for
combining play on both flanks until Black 4. e3 the king’s knight. After this, play might continue
collapsed. I think it could be instructive to show with ...
The continuation 4. Nf3 c5 5. 0-0 Nc6 6. e3
a slower game, such as this, to illustrate how Nf6 7. exd4 cxd4 8. d3 would be a more standard Here Gabriel gives a long (five moves deep)
one should play when having a positional way of getting a similar position to the game, thoughtful, interesting—but in this concrete situation
advantage and how to exploit the weaknesses but without allowing ... Bb4+. totally irrelevant—line, as 7. ... Nf6 loses a piece to
left behind by the defender’s moves in such The Modern Benoni is a very sharp opening 8. Qa4+, while 7. ... Ne7 doesn’t.
unpleasant positions. where a loss of one (here, one plus) tempo often 8. a3 Bxd2+?!
I’ve tried to be as thorough as possible when reverses the equilibrium (i.e., who’s better). Thus
Giving up the dark-square bishop will prove
analyzing the game. I’m unsure about my Black may try 4. ... Nc6 like in the line given below.
opinions in the opening since this is the first very costly for Black.
time I’ve played this opening and I haven’t
4. ... c5 Probably better was 8. ... Bd6. Black still
studied it much. I’d love to know what you GM Genna Sosonko suggested here 4. ... e5, needs to decide what to do with his e7-knight,
think about all of this.
avoiding the Modern Benoni structure—even at the but White has to make a few moves to complete
price of two tempi. White must play creatively, even his queenside development.
audaciously, trying to use these extra tempos ASAP, A truly difficult choice, as Black is much
MODERN BENONI REVERSED (A13) while they still matter. worse in both cases. Give this position to your
Gabriel Birzu (1710) 5. exd4 cxd4 6. d3?! computer for 24 hours and then look at its lines
Uri Feld (1958)
A slight inaccuracy from White, as this allows and evalua tions.
BCF TNS, Cambridge, Massachusetts,
09.17.2015 Black’s next move. 9. Bxd2 a5

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 Back to Basics / Reader annotations

16. ... Nf8 17. Ne5

As 9. ... a5 doesn’t stop 10. b4!, it simply wastes

23. Bf4
time.
Exchanging the c6-knight and releasing the
10. Nf3 Nbc6 (10. ... a4!—L.A.) 11. 0-0 g2-bishop. White’s pressure on the queenside Threatening to win the Exchange, and
is already unpleasant for Black. provoking the weakening of the d5-square.
11. b4 may have been more accurate. After
11. ... axb4 12. axb4 Rxa1 13. Qxa1 White Excellent! For those familiar with these types of 23. ... e5 24. Qd5+!
controls the a-file and the b7-pawn might prove positions—a typical maneuver and a typical plan.
There’s nowhere for the king to go.
to be weak. 17. ... Nxe5 18. Rxe5 Nd7 19. Rb5!
Correct (see my brief notes to moves 9-10). 24. ... Kf8
Increasing the pressure on b7. Black will have
11. ... a4 (!—L.A.) The try 24. ... Kh8 loses even quicker after
to misplace his pieces further to defend it.
Trying to cramp White on the queenside, 25. Qf7.
19. ... Rb8 20. h6!
and maybe aiming for ... Nb3 later. 25. Bd2!, Black resigned.
12. b4! Now that Black is tied down on the queenside
White tries to weaken Black’s king position, The final rerouting of White’s pieces. The
White’s play will mainly be on the queenside hoping to transfer his forces to the other wing bishop is heading to b4, after which Black has to
in this opening so he needs to break free. for an attack. give up the Exchange in order to survive. White
I’d prefer to delay this move and play here 12. is completely winning here, so my opponent
The move 20. Bxb7?? is premature, as White
Ng5 or 12. Re1 and then 13. Ng5. If pushed, the resigned after thinking for a few minutes.
is actually losing after 20. ... Rxb7 21. Rxb7
knight goes to e4—threatening to win, with Nc5, Before that resignation, Gabriel considered the
Nc5 22. Qb5 Nxb7.
Black’s a-pawn. At the very least, b2-b4 can wait. line 25. ... Re7 26. Bb4+ Ke8 and “I stopped my
Both strategically (opening a second front, aka
12. ... axb3 e.p. 13. Qxb3 0-0 14. Rfe1 creating another weakness) and technically (seeing calculations, since White is up an Exchange with a
opponent’s counter blow) Gabriel is doing great here. completely dominant position”. Good; in fact, he
Stopping ... e6-e5.
could have stopped even earlier. In his letter, Gabriel
14. ... Ng6 20. ... Qc7 21. Qd1!? gives a long computer line, 25. ... Ke7, planning
Renewing the threat of ... e6-e5. Now Black is completely tied down on the after 26. Bb4+ Kf6 27. f4!. Probably the computer is
queenside, leaving the king unprotected. White right (for computers) but for a human player it is
15. h4!
redirects the queen to attack Black’s king. enough to see, and to play quickly and confidently,
This illustrates the awkward placement of (unless you have a lot of time left on your clock) 27.
the knight. Black can’t play 15. ... e5 since after 21. ... g6 Bd6, with an easy win. Except for the occasional
16. h5 he loses a pawn. tendency for “overkill,” analysis from Team Gabriel-
Now Black’s dark squares will be chronically
Stockfish is quite good. In fact, Gabriel should have
15. ... Re8?! weak. White has a long-term advantage since
used Stockfish much earlier, in the opening—and
Consistent, but dubious. Black will be forced to defend passively in a
of course, when commenting on 7. ... Ne7. Overall
15. ... h5?? Trying to stop White’s kingside very uncomfortable position.
kudos for an upset, and for insightful notes!
play loses a pawn to 16. Qb5. If 21. ... b6, trying to exchange the powerful
15. ... f6! is the right way to prepare ... e5. light-square bishop with ... Bb7, then 22. Qg4
For example: 16. h5 Nge7 17. h6 g6 is the line g6 23. Qxd4.
given by the computer for Black to maintain 22. Qf3 Send in your games!
the balance. Compared to the game Black should
If you are unrated or rated 1799 or below,
get play in the center to compensate for his Eyeing the weak dark squares around Black’s then GM Lev Alburt invites you to send
weak flanks. king. White doesn’t need to hurry here since your most instructive game with notes to:
In this line (15. ... f6) I’d still prefer White but Black’s problems are chronic and in the long
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Devoted
Remembering Harold Dondis
1922-2016

By AL LAWRENCE | Photos TONY CORTIZAS JR

side from his friends and family, Harold Dondis was enchanted by the spell of

A two siren songs. He loved the law and he loved chess. On December 15, at the
age of 93 and after more than 70 years pursuing both, he left his Boston law
office to drive to his cherished Boylston Chess Club in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where
“Harold Dondis was one of those rare
people whose heart and mind were
he suffered a fatal heart attack while playing in the Thursday night Swiss. He had filled always in the right place, working
his final day with his two great passions. together to provide help. The US Chess
He died in the city where seven decades ago he excelled in his law school class at Trust will miss him, but his legacies
Harvard University. His final game took place an hour’s drive and a half a century away
from what was certainly one of the high points in Dondis’ life, his 19-move defeat of will live on.”
Bobby Fischer in a Fitchburg simultaneous exhibition given by the future chess world —JIM EADE, PRESIDENT, US CHESS
champion. In a joyful celebration singular in chess, his exuberant club members hoisted TRUST
Dondis, then their state federation president, on their shoulders for a triumphant exit.
That snapshot of his life captures the essence of Harold—a man who did wonderful things
and a man who was beloved. “When I was a young teenager, Harold
A brilliant, multi-talented man who leaves behind a record of important achievements would drive me out to the Billerica
in several fields normally conjures up the term “driven” in remembrances. But “devoted” Chess Club once a week (Thursday
is the word that comes up most often in the stories Dondis’ confidantes tell, as they color
night, if memory serves) for the evening
in the portrait of a modest man who used his special gifts for others. That’s certainly a
word that comes up a lot in the memories his wife Claire shares. chess game. In the car we would talk
Born in his parents’ home, Harold grew up in the small, seaside town of Rockland, about chess, law, politics, and anything
Maine, where his family owned and ran the Strand, the local movie house, fostering his else under the sun. (I was—and still
love of film. “His favorite was Casablanca,” Claire told me. “We’d watch it every New
Year’s Eve.” As a youngster, Dondis went to local public schools. One summer camp, a
am—so impressed that he argued in
counselor forced him to start playing chess when little Harold won too often at checkers. front of the Supreme Court!) I loved
But he got more serious about our game only later, as a philosophy major at Bowdoin those conversations. I’m very sorry he’s
College, graduating in 1943. And he remained deeply devoted to the courtly game for gone, but very glad he lived so well.”
the rest of his life. “He wasn’t just looking for a friendly game over a glass of wine. He
—GM PATRICK WOLFF, TWO-TIME
was committed to tournament competition,” Claire said.
How did his wife feel about so much of his spare time taken up by chess? “I loved his U.S. CHAMPION
commitment to chess. I always knew where he was and who he was with,” she laughed.

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... devoted is the word that

comes up most often in the
stories Dondis’ confidantes
tell, as they color in the
portrait of a modest man
who used his special gifts
for others.

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Suffering from asthma, Dondis went to Harvard Law School in a World War II-
shrunken class of only 10. “He’d often tell people, ‘I didn’t have anything else to do, so I “I lost a very dear friend and a truly
went to Harvard Law School,’ ” his friend and co-columnist FM Chris Chase said. Dondis’ saintly man. Harold and I worked
class might have been small, but Harvard’s standards were still high. Only three of the
original class graduated, Harold among them. together for 34 years. Both law and
Fresh out of law school in 1945 and looking for work at a time in America when chess were close to his heart, and he had
soldiers were coming home and Jewish attorneys were frequently blackballed by big wonderful stories to share. Harold
city law firms, Harold was hired by John Rich, then the principal of what now is Rich
May. Harold began playing in tournaments, ultimately reaching the rank of expert. In founded the US Chess Trust. He was
1954, he married for the first time, to Donis Asnin, who became dean of Boston University modest, gentle, kind, and extremely
School of Public Communication. She died in 1984. generous. Harold was my lawyer, my
Characteristically, Dondis remained dedicated to Rich and the firm for the rest of his
life, working 16 hours a day for much of his 70-year career and reaching the rank of mentor, a poet and author. I will miss
managing director. “Harold was devoted to Rich,” Claire said. “I’m a Roman Catholic him more than anyone will know.
and believe in heaven. Harold, well, he wasn’t so sure. But he’d often say to me, ‘I hope Harold is an angel who touched anyone
you’re right—I want to see John Rich again.’” A truth that was also a little tease—a
Dondis trademark.
he met. His spirit will live on forever.”
—BARBARA DEMARO, FORMER US
A brilliant mind, a loving heart CHESS TRUST MANAGING DIRECTOR
Dedication and brilliance soon secured Dondis’ reputation as one of the nation’s top
regulatory and utility attorneys. He helped redefine laws regarding eminent domain to
facilitate bringing gas and electric services to consumers. But in an entirely different “Harold and I first became acquainted
legal field, he also refashioned some key estate planning and trust laws, at times finding when I was elected president of US
solutions to problems that had stumped whole teams of specialists. His Rich May
associates relied on his intellect and comprehensive legal recall. When someone needed
Chess. I knew he was a prominent
a precedent, Harold could from memory cite the relevant cases going back years. The Boston attorney and the person leading
firm’s library is named in his honor. the Chess Trust. He picked me up and
Devotion remained a byword. He continued to study every U.S. Supreme Court
decision in depth, sometimes unnerving his tournament chess opponents by reading fat
returned me to the airport for the
legal briefs during a game. He even argued a case before the high court in 1976, opposing Alburt-Short match in Foxboro in 1985.
a federal oil tariff, but was on the wrong side of a 9-0 decision. That experience transposed He had a sporty car with great
into another favorite gag, that he was the last person to successfully unify the Supreme
Court.
handling. A Honda. We spent a good
But it wasn’t just his legal brilliance that endeared him to his co-workers. “He helped 20 minutes on why he loved the car and
people out and never treated anyone like hired help,” Claire remembered. “He was it became my next purchase. In fact, I
friendly with everyone. At lunch, he didn’t just sit at the executive table. He wandered bought three in total until the kids
around and talked to people. Everyone loved him.” Claire should know. That’s how the
two met and fell in love. came along and I left that brand.
Thanks Harold. He loved chess and it
A half-century of columns was always a pleasure to see him at the
Dondis wrote the Boston Globe chess column for more than 50 years. He began in
1964, when Americans were still reeling from the assassination of President John F.
board. RIP Harold Dondis. And thanks
Kennedy. At a time when nearly everyone still read the morning newspaper, the Boston for being a Renaissance man.”
Globe was world-renowned. Harold wrote his first piece for the paper the same year he —E. STEVEN DOYLE, FORMER US
achieved his celebrated victory over Fischer (see sidebar, “Beating Fischer”) and over the CHESS PRESIDENT
decades covered the inauguration of every world champion since Tigran Petrosian and
every American champ since Bobby, running through a succession of games editors—
longtime friend FM John Curdo, GM Patrick Wolff, and FM Chase, who continues the “I knew Harold for more than half a
column on his own. “I was honored when Harold asked me to replace John Curdo to
annotate games for his Boston Globe chess column,” Wolff, a two-time U.S. champ, said. century, and never have I met anyone
“We worked together for over a dozen years. Harold was a really wonderful person.” who loved chess as much as he did or
By the time Chase became his writing partner, Dondis was, by any chronological gave as much to the game as a player, a
standard, elderly—although the word didn’t ever really seem to apply to the spritely
nonagenarian. “Harold had a medical theory,” Chase said. “If you can spell Alzheimer’s, columnist, and a most generous
you don’t have it. So sometimes as we’d ride in the car, I’d ask him to spell it. ‘Just benefactor. Most of the games in our
checking,’ I’d say.” own long rivalry meld together in my
When the Globe canceled the column in 2000, the outcry was so great that the paper
brought Dondis back with two columns a week. In 2014, following a wave of similar mind at this point, but I’ll never forget
column-killings, the Globe tried again to bury chess. This time Chase created a Facebook the very first one in a tournament at the
page to elicit support. The social media campaign led to the 92-year-old columnist being Manhattan Chess Club in New York
reinstated. “He was very, very happy when the Globe came to its senses!” Chase said.

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back around 1960 when I had him on the

ropes only to get tricked into a threefold
repetition. All-in-all, I'd guess we were
about 50-50 (OK, maybe he had a small
edge—but I refuse to count that swindle!).”
—LARRY ELDRIDGE, CHESS
COLUMNIST AND MAINSTREAM
JOURNALIST

“It is because of Harold Dondis that the

US Trust was born, existed through good
times and bad, and still exists. Harold’s
dedication to chess in Massachusetts and
nationally has helped develop many
others to have the same enthusiasm. His
publications may continue to do the same
in the future. Our condolences to his
family.”
Dondis with his wife Claire. —MYRON LIEBERMAN, TREASURER,
US CHESS TRUST; RACHEL
LIEBERMAN, FORMER US CHESS
SECRETARY

“Harold wrote some very touching words

in the Boston Globe when I married
Carolyn and inherited one chess player
(Asuka) and one future player (Hikaru).
My sincere condolences to the family.”
—FM SUNIL WEERAMANTRY,
STEPFATHER OF U.S. CHAMPION
HIKARU NAKAMURA AND VICE
PRESIDENT FOR SCHOLASTIC CHESS,
US CHESS TRUST

“Harold was a very modest person. He

never bragged or boasted about his chess
accomplishments. The New England
chess community will miss him very
much. … Harold was the most generous
chess player/patron I ever knew. Over
His final game took place an hour’s drive and a half a the decades, ever since he was president
century away from what was certainly one of the high of the Massachusetts State Chess
points in Dondis’ life, his 19-move defeat of Bobby Fischer Association in the early 1960s, now
in a Fitchburg simultaneous exhibition given by the future (MACA), he contributed tens of
chess world champion.
thousands of dollars to the US Chess

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Federation, the US Chess Trust, MACA,

and the Boylston Chess Club. I am
convinced that the Boylston Chess Club
would not have secured its new location
in North Cambridge if it had not been
for the generosity of Harold Dondis.”
—GEORGE MIRIJANIAN,
PROGRAM DIRECTOR, WACHUSETT
CHESS CLUB AT FITCHBURG STATE
UNIVERSITY

“He thought that Bobby Fischer was once

going to hit him in Reykjavik. Harold
said that until Paul Marshall made it to
Iceland, he was Fischer’s camp’s lawyer.
He was relegated to answering the phone
“The death of Harold Dondis means US Chess has lost a great but during one of Fischer’s rampages,
supporter. Harold was always positive and friendly and wanted Fischer asked who Harold was and
the best for chess in America.” seemed unhappy with the answer.”
—FM CHRIS CHASE,
~FORMER US CHESS PRESIDENT AND CURRENT
CHESS TEACHER AND CHESS
US CHESS TRUST CHAIRMAN HAROLD WINSTON
COLUMNIST, BOSTON GLOBE

“I once shared a room with Harold. It was

the only time I ever did. In the middle of
the night, I awoke because he began to
murmur in his sleep. I waited for it to
pass, when he uttered with great
urgency, ‘but what can I do about it?’ I
got the sense by its distinct tone that his
frustration was not about chess. It was
about the state of the world. Harold, my
dear friend, you did plenty.”
—MARK FINS

“What a way to go, playing chess at the

Boylston! A class act to the very end.
Harold’s gift of $1 to Ed Edmondson
established the US Trust. I am a proud
recipient of the Trust’s Dondis Award
and will treasure his memory always.”
—TIM REDMAN,
FORMER US CHESS PRESIDENT

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Saving Boston’s landmark chess club position he retained for the remainder of his life.
Dondis’ revered Boylston Chess Club is the largest in the Boston area “The death of Harold Dondis means US Chess has lost a great
and one of the oldest in the U.S. But, like a lot of clubs, it sometimes found supporter,” former US Chess president and current US Chess Trust
itself in financial straits. “When the club was forced out of its Clarendon Chairman Harold Winston said. “U.S. Chess recognized his long services
YMCA Street location, Harold discerned that since the ‘Y’ had received by the Distinguished Service Award in 1985. He will be greatly missed
HUD [Department of Housing and Urban Development] money, it had by all the trustees of the Chess Trust and by chess organizers and
to provide moving funds to the club,” a nest egg of $15,000, Chase said. players. Harold was always positive and friendly and wanted the best
According to Chase, when the club had to move yet again, “Dondis drew for chess in America.”
up a trust whose sole purpose is to send a check to the club’s landlord The US Chess Trust continues to operate as Dondis created it. Its
every month.” Harold made a significant donation to that trust and trustees act without compensation to bring the benefits of chess to all
coordinated with another major donor to provide five years of such funding. ages with programs like Chess for Youth and Chess for Vets, providing
“Without this money, the club would have been in trouble. Its stuff free chess sets and US Chess junior memberships. Among the US Chess
would have either ended up in storage (while we kept looking for a Trust’s most prominent ongoing charitable initiatives are the Samford
new place as we were under Fellowships—which supports promising young players with
some time pressure to get out) a goal of bringing the world championship title back to
or we would have had to go Beating Fischer America—, the Denker Tournament of High School
further out of the city than the Champions, the Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions,
membership wanted.” and the National Girls Tournament of Champions.
VIENNA GAME (C27)
Robert James Fischer
Earlier, in 1999, on the death
of his friend and fellow club Harold Dondis
benefactor Harry Lyman, Fischer Simul Tour (1964) · Expansive interests
Dondis had set up a separate No one should be left with the impression that Dondis
fund in Lyman’s name, 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Bc4 Nxe4 4. Qh5 narrowed his interests to chess and law. Those were his
administered by the U.S. Chess Nd6 5. Bb3 Nc6 6. d4 Nxd4 7. Nd5 Ne6 passions, but he had expansive interests. Throughout his
Trust, that pays the Boylston 8. Qxe5 c6 9. Nc3 Qf6 10. Qxf6 gxf6 11. life, he loved opera. “Puccini’s ‘La Boheme’ was his favorite,”
Club annual proceeds. One of Nge2 Nf5 Claire said. As he did with films, in opera, “He preferred
the last communications the old chestnuts.” And he had a special love for literature.
from Dondis to this writer His favorite book was Boswell’s The Life of Samuel Johnson.
came as an e-mail a few days “He would go around the house quoting William Shakespeare
before Harold’s death, making or Edna St. Vincent Millay,” Claire said, and Dylan Thomas.
sure the annual donation from And he loved Charles Dickens, particularly Bleak House,
the Lyman Trust would be sent whose plot revolves around a lawsuit. He shared literary
to the club. tastes with the most exalted judges. “When he first read
Harold helped the club in big Gabriel García Márquez’ One Hundred Years of Solitude,
ways and small. “When he’d Harold gave me the book and said, ‘This man is going to
come home and say he’d won win the Nobel prize.’ ”
a prize, I’d tease him and ask Former US Chess president Dr. Tim Redman, a professor
‘where’s the money,’ ” Claire of literature at the University of Texas at Dallas, shared
laughed. “He’d always say he literary discussions with Dondis. “He loved poetry,” Redman
gave it back.” In recognition of 12. g4 Nfd4 13. Nxd4 Nxd4 14. Be3 said. “We would meet at U.S. Opens or at his law office in
Nxb3 15. axb3 d5 16. Rxa7 Rxa7 17.
his stalwart help, the Boylston Boston (where he would take me afterwards to lunch at the
Bxa7 Bxg4 18. Bd4 Be7 19. Kd2 c5,
Club decided to name one of Harvard Club) to read poems aloud and talk about them.”
White resigned.
its rooms in his honor. Charac- As Claire found out, her husband had a comprehensive com-
teristically, however, Dondis mand of the English language. “If I couldn’t find a word in
shunned such recognition, the dictionary, I’d ask Harold—off the top of his head, he
suggesting instead that the club memorialize Lyman instead. The club knew what it was.” He wrote his own works as well. His “Chess Fables”
followed his wish. But it’s certain that Dondis’ memory will live on in appeared in Chess Life in the February 2015 issue, after which Dondis
Cambridge. “After Harold died,” club member Tony Cortizas, Jr., said, told the magazine, “I am so flattered and thrilled by [their publication],”
“the Boylston Chess Club decorated the standalone one-board table he for which he refused payment.
always played at. We set up a position from the Fischer-Dondis game “Harold would have been embarrassed by all the fuss at the Boylston
at a 1964 simul.” There’s sure to be many more memorials. Chess Club the night he died,” Chase told me, “with everyone getting
up to try to help.” Dondis was a self-effacing man. Chase used to tell
him that he needed assertiveness lessons. “That was funny because he
Founding the US Chess Trust dealt so effectively with so many unpleasant people in his work.”
Harold’s contributions went far beyond Boston. For 75 years before Harold Dondis could play a mean game of chess, and not just in
a recent change in its federal status, donations to US Chess were not simultaneous exhibitions—he once drew former U.S. Champ GM Arthur
tax-deductible. In 1967, Dondis saw a way to help the mission of the Bisguier in a real tournament game. But otherwise, “mean” was Harold’s
frequently cash-strapped organization. He donated a symbolic dollar to antonym. “He just didn’t have an enemy,” Chase said. But he earned a
then-US Chess Executive Director Ed Edmondson and formed the US legion of friends and admirers.
Chess Trust, creating a way for donors to take deductions. Harold Dondis is survived by his wife Claire Louise Dondis and his sister-
himself followed up his dollar with tens of thousands more, serving as in-law Esther Dondis of Rockland, Maine, as well as his nieces Jo Dondis
Chess Trust Chairman until 2000 and then as Chairman Emeritus, a of Camden, Maine, and Lynn Dondis of Washington, D.C.

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The
KISLIK VARIATION
Reaches the Top
Examining the main
points of 11. ... exd4 in
the Ruy Lopez
By IM ERIC KISLIK

arlier this year I published a full-feature up winning it with black against Anish Giri. Variation after:

E New in Chess Yearbook article on the

Kislik Variation of the Ruy Lopez. I
admit to being uncertain about whether the
This win propelled Svidler into the final (which
he lost, despite starting with a 2-0 lead in the
classical games). ChessBase later stated that the
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6
5. 0-0 Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 d6 8. c3 0-0
9. h3 Bb7 10. d4 Re8 11. Nbd2
line was fully sound and skeptical about whether variation should be named the Svidler variation
any strong player would take it up in the because he is clearly the strongest player to
meantime. At the time, only my students and have played it. The logic of the name change
friends were playing it. After one of my students doesn’t make much sense: since Magnus Carlsen
played the line against Super-GM Peter Svidler, is clearly the best player in the world right now,
Svidler decided to start playing it himself should we change the name of every line he
recently. As White, Svidler played 15. N1h2 has played to the Carlsen Variation? I doubt
and as Black, Svidler drew both GM Yangyi Yu that anyone would agree with that choice or
(2736 FIDE) and GM Alexander Motylev (2658 the reasoning behind it.
FIDE) in the 15. Bf4 line. These moves will be Since the Kislik Variation is picking up steam,
commented on later. it makes a lot of sense to explain some of the
I was surprised and flattered by this sudden main points of the variation, as well as mention
interest in the variation to say the least. I spoke some of the most testing theoretical attempts The move that almost everyone plays here
to Svidler a few weeks before the Baku World to refute it. I came up with the line mostly by is 11. … Bf8, as is standard in the traditional
Cup and showed him the article I had written chance, looking for obscure and tricky lines to Zaitsev variation the way Zaitsev and Karpov
about it. After telling him the variations I play against the Ruy Lopez while preparing for played it. My idea is different: with the bishop
considered to be the most dangerous, he annoying 1. e4 players during tournaments I on f6, it exerts interesting pressure on the long
apparently had confidence that the line was played. After trying four or five different a1-h8 diagonal and makes it difficult for White
sound. During the World Cup, I was completely dubious Ruy Lopez sidelines, I thought more to put his pieces on their most natural squares.
shocked to see him use the Kislik Variation in seriously about playing the extremely rare 11. Since Black often plays … g7-g6 and … Bg7 in
an extremely important game. Svidler ended … exd4, which marks the start of the Kislik the Zaitsev, it makes sense to save time by

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getting this bishop on the long diagonal right can play 16. ... Ne6 followed by ... c7-c5 to ... c7-c5. ... Nb6 can also be an idea in some
away, assuming the idea is not refuted. equalize, making nice use of his control of the variations.
The initial idea of the variation was simple: d4-square. The move 15. N1h2 intends to play 13. Nf1!
by putting direct pressure on d4 and e4, White Ng4 and harass the f6-bishop. By playing 15.
would be forced to find accurate moves very ... c5 and taking on d4 immediately Black is White threatens Ne3-g4 and sometimes even
early on in the game, which puts some psycho- able to neutralize White’s play concretely. 15. the simple Qd2.
logical pressure on him/her and increases the Ng3 intends to play 16. Nh5 and forces 15. ... 13. ... Na5 14. Bc2 Bf6 15. Rb1!?
probability of a mistake compared to the Breyer g6. Then after the natural 16. Bh6, Black is able
and other main lines. Players who play white to play 16. ... Rc8 and ... c7-c5 with good White ideally would like to play b2-b3
who like to play Nd2-f1-g3 on auto-pilot would counterplay. The try 15. Ne3 intends to play followed by d4-d5 (after Black goes ... c7-c5),
be in for an unpleasant surprise when Black for Nf5 or Ng4 and forces Black to react quickly. and play against the a5-knight after making it
strikes back with direct counterplay in the center Fortunately 15. ... Bxe4 is a sound choice and awkward.
with … Rc8 and … c7-c5, when all of Black’s Black has no objective problems at all by 15. ... c5
pieces would be in play. When the Kislik accepting the pawn sacrifice. 15. Qd3 threatens
Black intends ... Nc6 or ... cxd4, so White
Variation works out well for Black, in many 16. e5 and is arguably the most dangerous move.
really must push.
cases Black’s rooks are both well-trained on the I will propose a few ways to play against this
center, his bishops are targeting key central at the end of the article. Let’s jump into 15. 16. d5 Nc4!
squares, and the knights are ready to hop in to Rb1!? played in the critical game Giri-Svidler, This move is necessary to bring the knight
whatever newly-weakened square crops up. played in game one of the semi-final of the into play. Black’s intention is to play ... Nce5.
Some have described the Kislik Variation as an recent Baku World Cup:
interesting mix between the Zaitsev (due to … 17. b3 Nce5
Bb7 and pressure on e4), the Chigorin (due to CLOSED RUY LOPEZ (C92) Black is even threatening to win a pawn by
the knight on a5 that often comes to c4), the GM Anish Giri (FIDE 2793, NED) 18. ... Nxf3+ 19. Qxf3 Bxd5, so White retreats
Graf (due to … exd4 early on, giving up the e5 GM Peter Svidler (FIDE 2727, RUS) and tries to play against Black’s seemingly
central stronghold, which is normally discour- FIDE World Cup 2015, Baku, Azerbaijan, redundant knights.
aged in the Ruy Lopez) and even the Marshall 10.06.2015
18. N3h2!
(due to the direct pressure on the center). I do
not pretend the Kislik Variation is the “best” 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6
5. 0-0 Be7 6. Re1
variation in the Ruy Lopez. The term best is
too vague in this case and differs based on the One of White’s few serious alternatives to
circumstances a player is in. Nevertheless, it is the main lines of the Ruy Lopez is 6. d3, as
certainly a very solid variation that I expect to played by strong grandmasters like Csaba
stand the test of time as neutralizing 1. e4 in Balogh exclusively.
the absolute main lines. If you are looking for a 6. ... b5 7. Bb3 0-0 8. c3 d6 9. h3 Bb7 10.
solid defense to 1. e4, at the very least this is an d4 Re8
option to seriously consider. It was good enough
to convince Svidler! The move 10. ... Nd7 is also an acceptable
The main tabiya of the Kislik Variation starts move order for Black. White can try to deviate
after 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 from the main line by 11. Bc2 (11. Nbd2 Bf6
12. Nf1 Na5 13. Bc2 exd4 14. cxd4 Re8 leads White intends Ne3 or Ng3 and toys with
5. 0-0 Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 d6 8. c3 0-0 9. h3
us right back to the main line!) 11. ... exd4 12. ideas of playing f2-f4.
Bb7 10. d4 Re8 11. Nbd2 exd4 12. cxd4 Nd7
13. Nf1 Na5 14. Bc2 Bf6, when Black intends cxd4 Nb4 13. Bb3 c5 14. a3 Nc6 15. Nc3 Re8 18. ... Ng6
15. ... c5 16. d5 Nc4 with excellent counterplay. 16. Nd5 Bf6! 17. Nxf6+ Qxf6 18. Be3 but Black
equalizes with the double attack on e4 and the The move 18. ... c4?! was an amusing idea
b3-bishop, not allowing White to retain the proposed by one international master observing
bishop pair: 18. ... cxd4 19. Nxd4 Na5! with the game on the Internet Chess Club, with the
equality. intention of sacrificing a pawn on d3 for the
bishop pair. Amusingly, White is able to refute
11. Nbd2 exd4 12. cxd4 Nd7! the idea with extreme precision: 19. Ne3 Nd3
20. Bxd3 cxd3 21. f3! (21. Qxd3? Nc5 is Black’s
idea.) 21. ... Ne5 22. Nhg4 Nxg4 23. hxg4 Bh4
24. Rf1 Bc8 prevents Nf5 and threatens ... Bg3,
but White is just in time: 25. Kh2 h5 26. g3!
and Black is forced to sacrifice a piece for
insufficient compensation, obtaining a worse
position. The move I liked the best is 18. ...
Here White has six(!) different sensible Nb6 when Black intends to advance his
moves. 15. Bf4 is a sensible move with many queenside majority by ... a5-a4 (or ... b5-b4
ideas: it prevents ... c7-c5 and prepares e4-e5, before ... a4), getting active play for the currently
Rc1, or even simply b2-b3. Black’s best counter dormant a8-rook and swinging the pawns in
to this is 15. ... Nf8!, intending to play either ... motion. 19. f4 is immediately provoked and
c7-c5 or ... Nc4. After the tricky 16. Ng3, Black Black intends ... Bf6 followed by ... Na5 and seems sensible, but may also result in weak-

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nesses for White and loosen his king position. line that wins a pawn for Black.) 24. ... b4 Black 32. axb4] 32. axb4 [32. fxg5 Ne5! 33. Qd2 Nxb1
(19. Ne3 This is one of the most serious tries intends ... a6-a5 followed by ... Ba6 with no 34. Bxb1 bxa3 35. gxh6 g6 threatens ... Reb8
due to the intention of putting a knight on g4, problems. It is easy to understand that moving and even gives Black a strong initiative.] 32. ...
but Black is able to ignore it by simply using the dark-squared bishop around so many times Nxb1 33. Bxb1 Bxf4 34. gxf4 Ra4 35. bxc5 dxc5
his bishop’s mobility to slide to d4: 19. ... a5! in such a small window of time looks very intending to take on e4 and is definitely not
20. Nhg4 Nxg4 21. Nxg4 Bd4 with equal suspicious without prior preparation. worse for Black.) 29. ... Reb8 30. f4 Nc3 31.
chances) 19. ... Ng6 20. Nf3 b4 21. g3 a5 22. h4 21. Ng4! Bxg4 Qd3 Bd4! 32. axb4 Bxe3 33. Bxe3 cxb4 34. f5
a4 23. Ne3 axb3 24. axb3 Ra2 (Black is really Ra2 (threatens ... Qb5.) 35. Rf2 Qc7 36. Bd4
active here and even has ideas like ... Qc8 The line 21. ... Bd4 22. Ne2 still gives White Na4 37. Bd1 (37. f6 Ng6 38. fxg7 Nc5 would
followed by ... Qh3.) 25. Re2 Ne7 26. Bd3 Qa8 the bishop pair and an edge. give Black fantastic counterplay.) 37. ... Rxf2+
27. Rxa2 Qxa2 gives Black excellent counterplay. 22. hxg4 h6! 38. Bxf2 Qc1 39. Be3 Qc8 (intends ... Nc5 with
good counterplay.) 40. Qd4 Qc5 41. Kf3 f6
19. Ng3 Black intends ... Be5 and it turns out that leaves Black with a rock solid position and no
Now the white knights are eyeing f5 (h5 too) Bg5 is quite an annoyance in certain possible problems, demonstrating that even Svidler’s
and g4, so Black needs to choose an appropriate variations. h6 is also generally useful because fear of 28. a3! was nothing much to worry
plan that deals with the impending threats. White always has ideas of playing g4-g5. about. His position was just too solid and sound.
The continuation 22. ... Be5 23. Nf5 Ne7 24.
19. ... Bc8!
Bg5! f6 25. Bd2 Nxf5 26. gxf5 would have been 28. ... Ng6 29. Nf5 Nxa4
Black’s position is not without play of his a lot less comfortable for Black.
own. He intends ... a7-a5 or even ... Bg5. 23. Nf5
The idea 19. ... Bg5 is a natural try to simplify
and keep f2-f4 restricted for a long time. 20. The followup 23. Be3! b4 24. f4 would have
Bxg5 Qxg5 21. Qg4! Qxg4 22. hxg4 threatens definitely given White an advantage. The plan
Nf5. 22. ... Ne7 23. g5 f6 24. Nf3 when White of Rf3 followed by Nh5 and Rh3 is very hard
intends a2-a4 and has a small edge because to stop and gives White a strong attack.
Black’s pieces are all somewhat passive and he 23. ... Ne7!
has no obvious pawn breaks.
Svidler was proud of this solid move, which
20. Rf1 does appear to hold down the fort.
24. Ne3!

This is the only reasonable attempt to play 30. Bxa4?

against Black’s somewhat awkward pieces. After this move, the position is essentially
24. ... b4 25. g3! lost for White.
The position is equal after 25. Bd3 Ng6 26. 30. Qf3! (would have threatened g4-g5 and
g3 a5 27. Kg2 a4. forced Black onto the defensive. It looks like
White is able to actually draw after the
25. ... a5 26. Kg2 a4! 27. bxa4 Qd7 surprising:) 30. ... Qd8 31. g5! Bxg5 (31. ...
hxg5? 32. Rh1 is too strong.) 32. Bxa4 Rxa4
33. Bb2 Bf6 34. Nxh6+ Kf8 35. Rh1 Rxa2 36.
Bxf6 Qxf6 37. Nf5 when after Rh7 and Rbh1,
White moves his rook out of the way of the White will always have at least a perpetual.
eventual ... Bc3 and prepares to play Ng4, 30. ... Rxa4 31. Rh1 Ne7 32. g5?
grabbing the bishop pair or chasing the bishop
around the board. This was all played instantly White lost a full pawn with this and was not
by Giri, indicating that he either prepared all able to justify the sacrifice in any meaningful
of this, or had been intending to play this way way.
schematically on principle in any case for Better was 32. Bb2! Bxb2 33. Rxb2 Rea8 34.
building his attack. Qe2 Nxf5 35. gxf5 f6.
The alternatives are 20. Ng4 Bg5! and 20. 32. ... hxg5 33. Ne3
Nf5 Nb6 21. Ng4 Bc3 22. Bd2 Bxd2 23. Qxd2 28. Qd3 Also great for Black is 33. Nxe7+ Qxe7.
b4 intends ... a6-a5 with equality.
White threatens e5, but Black is just in time 33. ... Rxa2 34. Bd2 Ng6 35. Nf5
20. ... Nb6?!
to defend everything comfortably.
No better is 35. Rhd1 Ne5 36. Qb3 Rea8 37.
This is ultimately just a little bit too passive The followup that troubled Svidler in the
Bc1 Qb5.
here, and was Svidler’s only apparently inaccu- post-game commentary was 28. a3 Nxa4 29.
racy in the game. Better was 20. ... Bc3!, Rb3! which initially looks scary with a +.45 35. ... Ne5 36. Qe2 g6
intending to meet 21. Ng4 by ... Nf6! with score on both Komodo and Stockfish at a White could have resigned here, but I am
equality. Meeting Ng4 is a central strategic reasonable depth around 30. Nevertheless, with sure he did not want to yet in such a critical
feature of the evaluation of this position. such limited material and the possibility to game.
20. ... Bc3! was definitely best, even though simplify directly, it is not a huge surprise that
it looks strange: 21. Ne2 Bf6 22. Ng4 Bh4 23. Black is able to neutralize White’s play: (29. 37. Nh6+ Kg7 38. Nf5+ Kg8
g3 Bf6 24. f4 (24. Nxf6+? Nxf6 is an important Qd3 Ng6 30. g5! Bxg5 31. f4 Nc3! [31. ... Bf6 38. ... gxf5! is played later, after Svidler repeats

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one time to gain time on the clock. is equal) 20. ... Nge5 21. Nxe5 Nxe5 22. Qd1! is 24. Bc4 Nd7 25. Rbc1 Qd6 26. Nd2 Qf6!
39. Nh6+ Kg7 suggested by GM Larry Kaufman. (22. Qe2 This restrains f2-f4!
Nc4! 23. axb5 axb5 24. Rxb5 Nd6 25. Rxc5 Bd4 The line 26. ... Ba6 27. f4! Bc3 28. Rxc3 bxc3
The line 39. ... Kf8 40. Rbc1 c4 also wins. is a lovely rook trap, when Black is at least fully 29. Qxc3 gives White excellent play for the
40. Nf5+ gxf5 41. Qh5 Ng6, White resigned. equal.) 22. ... b4 23. f4 Here engines get Exchange.
extremely worried about Black’s position,
And White finally resigned, down a piece although I honestly think that the forced contin- 27. Bb5
and two pawns with no threats to the Black uation that follows offers White almost no White targets d7, frees c4 for the knight and
king. winning chances due to the fact that he will forces Black to react quickly.
The move 41. ... Ng4 was also really strong. only be left with one or two pawns at most:
27. ... Ba6 28. Bxa6 Qxa6 29. Nc4 Bc3! 30.
23. ... Ng6! 24. e5 Nxe5! 25. fxe5 Bxe5 26. Bxh7+
Lastly, we need to check to make sure that Kxh7 27. Qh5+ Kg8 28. Rxe5 Rxe5 29. Qxe5
Red1 h6
15. Qd3 is not a serious problem: Qxd5 30. Qg3 Re8 31. Bb2 f6 32. Bxf6 Qxg2+
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6
33. Qxg2 Bxg2 34. Kxg2 gxf6 Black has to suffer
5. 0-0 Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 d6 8. c3 0-0 9.
a little bit in this ending, but it appears to be a
h3 Bb7 10. d4 Re8 11. Nbd2 exd4 12. cxd4
draw nonetheless due to the small number of
Nd7! 13. Nf1! Na5! 14. Bc2 Bf6! 15. Qd3!? is
pawns. 35. Kf2 Kf7! 36. Nd2 Rh8 37. Ne4 Rh5!
a fresh try that improves White’s queen position
and I think a draw is the correct result here.
and tries to restrict the a5-knight. This move
threatens h7 and forces Black to react imme- 20. Nxe5 Bxe5 21. Be3
diately.
15. ... Nf8!

The line 15. ... g6?! 16. N1h2 c5 17. Ng4 is

too dangerous because White is able to play Black intends 31. ... Nb6 32. Nxb6 Qxb6.
Nh6+ followed by Bg5 with impunity, simply
weakening Black’s king position and giving 31. Kh1
him no counterplay: 17. ... Bg7 18. Nh6+ Kf8 31. f4 f6 32. Rb1 Kh8 33. Kh2 Rac8 (Less
19. Bg5 Qc7 (White is better after 19. ... f6 20. effective is 33. ... Re7?! 34. d6 Ree8 35. Qd5
Bf4) 20. Qd2. Rab8 36. Kg3) 34. Bg1 (34. d6? Qc6 is better
16. b4! for Black) 34. ... g5! shows Black can also flex
his muscles.
This was suggested by IM Tapani Sammalvuo.
16. Rb1 c5 17. d5 Nc4 18. N1h2 is another 21. ... Qc7 31. ... Nb6!
try, when Black can choose between a few This is a solid and sensible move, defending The line 31. ... f6 32. f3 Red8! (Black intends
equalizing moves, including 18. ... Bc8 and 18. the c5-pawn. ... Nb6.) 33. Rxc3 bxc3 34. Qxc3 Rdb8 35. Rc1
... h5!? 21. ... c4!? 22. Qd2 f5 is a really fresh and Nb6 36. Nxb6 Qxb6 37. Bxc5 Qb3 also has no
16. ... Nc4 17. Rb1 exciting idea. I did not manage to refute this apparent refutation: the rooks are quite strong
fancy way of challenging White’s center and in the ending! 38. Qd4 Qb2 39. Qc4 Qb3 is level.
protected passer. 23. a4 Qd7 Black intends 24. 32. Nxb6 Qxb6 33. Qc4 Bd4!
... fxe4 25. Bxe4 Bh2+. 24. Red1 c3! (24. ... fxe4
This is an important and typical idea for
25. Qb4) 25. Qe2 fxe4 (Black would like to
Black: he is able to use the strength of the b-
bring his last piece into the game by ... Rac8.)
pawn to distract White and get oodles of
26. Ng3 Bxg3 27. fxg3 Qd6 28. axb5 axb5 29.
activity.
Qxb5 Ba6 30. Qc5 Qxc5 31. Bxc5 Rec8 32. Be3
Nd7 (White has no good way to stop ... Bd3!) 34. Bxd4 cxd4 35. Rxd4
33. Rbc1 Bd3! 34. Bxd3 exd3 35. Rxd3 c2 This The continuation 35. f3 Rab8 36. Rxd4 b3
is another case where disregarding the engine’s 37. Rd2 Qd6 gives Black excellent counterplay.
half pawn edge advantage for White in favor
of simple human evaluation is useful. 36. g4 35. ... b3 36. Rd2 b2 37. Rb1 Rac8 38. Qf1
White would like to play a2-a4 and add Kf7 37. d6 Rc4 38. Kf1 Rac8 is almost certainly Rxe4 39. Rdxb2 Qd6 40. Qd1 Rcc4
pressure to Black’s queenside. drawn, as the c-pawn will most likely be traded
off for the d-pawn. As we can see, even in the ultra-critical 15.
17. ... c5! Qd3 line there appears to be three different
22. a4!
This is the only serious attempt for counter- perfectly acceptable solutions: 19. ... Ng6, 21.
play and it must be played immediately to fight White’s idea is fascinating: despite Black’s ... c4!? and the main line with 21. ... Qc7. In
for the e5-square. connected passed pawns on the queenside, view of the wide range of options for Black, it
17. ... g6?! is unpleasant due to the simple White has them blockaded and hopes to exploit is unlikely that this variation will ever get
18. Bh6!; 17. ... Qd7 is also no fun after 18. a4!. his central superiority. refuted. I hope that players looking for a solid
22. ... b4 23. Bb3 a5
or classical variation to play against 1. e4 will
18. bxc5 dxc5 19. d5 Ne5
give some thought to this variation. It is hard
19. ... Ng6 was proposed by a young Indian The continuation 23. ... Nd7 24. Rbc1 a5 25. to believe at first. I had trouble believing it
international master. 20. a4! (20. N1d2 Nce5 Bc4 transposes. myself.

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HANDICAP CHESS,
in which the stronger player
usually removes one or more
chessmen at the start of the game,
was very popular up until the
late 1800s, but gradually went
out of fashion due to the rising
level of play. Also the advent of
chess clocks created the
alternative of time odds, which
became the normal method of
equalizing chances in fast play.
Material odds gradually went
from a serious form of play used
in tournaments and matches to
something mostly used to teach
kids or to get amateurs to play
masters for money. Most of the
recorded games of Philidor, the
top player in the late 1700s, a
substantial portion of the
recorded games of Staunton and
Morphy, the top players of the
1840s and late 1850s respectively,
and at least one 12-game match
by Steinitz, the top player in the
later 1800s, were all handicap
games. But after Steinitz most of
the world champions had at most
one or two handicap games on
record, almost none after World
War II. Bobby Fischer is known
to have played hundreds of
material-handicap games, but
none were recorded to my
knowledge. Garry Kasparov did
play one four-game handicap
match giving two pawns (“a”
pawn plus another) to a British
player (Terry Chapman, now a
FIDE master) thought to be
around US Chess 2200 level at
the time, winning 21/2 to 11/2.
~GM Larry Kaufman
 Computer Chess / Handicap Chess

The Return of
Handicap Chess
Everything old is new again
By GM LARRY KAUFMAN

andicap chess has returned with a vengeance lately, for the the smallest handicap (other than just conceding the white pieces) was

H simple reason that computer programs are so much stronger

than any human player that only handicap games can be played
between them with any chance of a human victory. Just as around 1860
draw odds. Rybka did play one eight game match conceding draw odds
and white to GM Joel Benjamin, beating him six to two. I think even
World Champion Magnus Carlsen would need more than this handicap
Paul Morphy proved so dominant over his rivals that he was able to against Komodo.
give “pawn and move” (the f7-pawn) handicap to some of the top Pawn handicap traditionally meant the “f” pawn, because it is the only
European players and even knight odds (b1) to the third-ranked U.S. pawn whose removal offers no compensation in the form of opened file
player and come out ahead, top engines can now give f7 odds to very or diagonal for rook, queen, or bishop. Instead, it weakens the king, so
strong grandmasters successfully, despite the vastly higher standard of it is a larger handicap than just a pawn. Normally in handicap chess the
play now. As part of the Rybka team in 2007 and 2008 when it was the odds-giver plays white and moves first, but in all recorded historical
top engine, I got the ball rolling with a series of handicap matches games involving the “f” pawn the odds giver played black, removing f7.
against grandmasters, international masters, and FIDE masters at fairly Of course removing f2 as white is a valid handicap, but it was probably
serious time limits. Rybka proved able to spot a pawn successfully to not used because it is not much larger than draw plus white odds, which
respected grandmasters, but came out behind giving the traditional f7 was preferred as more like normal chess. With the f7-pawn missing
“pawn and move” handicap or the Exchange (rook for knight) to 2700- Black has to grovel in the opening after 1. e4. The reply 1. ... e5?? loses
rated GM Vadim Milov. Rybka was totally unable to give knight odds immediately to 2. Qh5+, similarly the Sicilian is a dubious gambit, 1. ...
to a FIDE master, losing all four games badly to John Meyer. g6 is weak due to 2. h4, and the Caro-Kann 1. ... c6 doesn’t work after 2.
After that I switched to working on the engine Komodo, which is Nc3 since 2. ... d5? loses a pawn after 3. exd5 cxd5 4. Qh5+. So Black has
now generally considered to be the world’s strongest, having won the to play the French 1. ... e6, the Pirc 1. ... d6, the Nimzowitsch 1. ... Nc6,
prestigious Thoresen Chess Engines Competition recently beating nearest or the bizarre 1. ... Nh6!? with the idea of going to f7. Analysis shows
rival Stockfish by 9 to 2 in the final (plus 89 draws!). In 2014 Stockfish that White always should get a substantial positional advantage on top
scored one win and one draw against our top player Hikaru Nakamura of his extra pawn, so I consider the f7 handicap to be a one and a half
giving him pawn odds, but these were the b7- and h7-pawns, much pawn handicap equivalent. Despite this, so far Komodo has played 10
smaller handicaps than the f7-pawn. In 2015 we (Komodo) decided to games giving this handicap to grandmasters, including four with Sergei
start holding serious matches (at 45’ plus 15” increment for each side, Movsesian (2658 FIDE and in the world top 10 in 2009), four with
with money prizes for wins and draws) at various handicaps against World Open Champion Alex Lenderman (FIDE 2628), and one with
FIDE titled players, mostly grandmasters, culminating in a handicap U.S. Champion Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2787) without defeat, scoring
match with U.S. Champion and World Title Candidate Hikaru Nakamura. five wins and five draws. This was the most popular handicap in the
These matches have provided interesting and entertaining games to the recorded games of Paul Morphy, and also a Bobby Fischer favorite.
spectators, have helped to quantify just how much stronger Komodo is World Champion Emanuel Lasker once defined a chess master as a
than top human players, and have helped us to improve Komodo. Some player to whom no one could successfully give pawn and move odds,
of these matches were held in Prague with our webmaster Jesse Gersenson but by this definition even the above strong grandmasters would not
operating, some were held at my home office, and some were live on qualify (unless you argue that Komodo is not “someone”). Probably
[Link]. Almost all were played with Komodo running on my 24-core Lasker would not qualify either! I think that this shows that chess is a
computer, a $6,400 machine. Some of the games have been quite much deeper game than generally thought a century ago. Nakamura
PHOTO: DAVID LLADA

spectacular. As of this writing we have not lost a single game out of 36 managed a draw in a difficult position by a nice piece sacrifice, and also
official games in which we gave grandmasters handicaps such as pawn drew with black at f2 odds.
(f7) and move, pawn (f7) and two moves, rook for knight (both colors), We also played five games giving grandmasters “pawn and two moves”,
and even two pawns other than f2, Komodo winning 17 games and another popular handicap from the 1800s in which the f7-pawn is
drawing the other [Link] did have some losses when we got too generous, removed, and White gets to make two moves (should be 1. e4 and 2.
giving f7 and three moves or two pawns including the “f” pawn. d4) before Black gets to move. Komodo beat Simon Williams (FIDE
Let’s now talk about the various handicaps one by one. Traditionally, 2439), drew and beat Victor Mikhalevski (FIDE 2528), and drew twice

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with Robert Hess (FIDE 2580). This handicap debate. Maybe a good definition of a master is
gives White a real attack, and is roughly a two a player who can win a serious knight odds
pawn handicap. Black really has to grovel in match from anyone or anything, updating
the opening and may have trouble castling. Lasker’s rule. Of course in blitz it’s another story
“Pawn and three moves” was also popular long entirely; at 3’ and 2” Komodo came out ahead
ago, where White gets to move first after already 41⁄2 to 31⁄2 against GM Lenderman and beat
playing 1. e4 and 2. d4 and removing f7. It’s Mikhalevski by 7 to 6 at knight odds.
about a 2½ pawn handicap. Williams beat Based on these matches, I would estimate
Komodo once with this handicap. The next step that knight odds is about right at our standard
above this is normally knight odds, roughly a time control for a player around the 2000 USCF
3½ pawn handicap. level, knight for pawn for 2300, and two pawns
Another handicap of roughly comparable for 2400-2700 depending on the pawns chosen.
magnitude to pawn and move that Staunton gave Pawn and two moves seems about right for US the handicap) for a big initiative/attack. So
in many games is the Exchange (a1-rook for b8- Chess 2700, Exchange and move for 2750, f7 much for computers being materialistic!
knight). We have also used this in the matches and move for 2800, Exchange for 2850, and f2 16. Nf3 Nd3+ 17. Kf1 Bf5 18. Nbd2 Rad8 19.
against Movsesian, Lenderman, and Nakamura for 2900 (i.e. Hikaru). Based on handicap games Bxb7 Nxb2 20. Be4 Be6 21. h4 Bxc3 22.
with a slight twist: The black rook starts on b8 between engines, adding the estimated handicap Rc1 Na4 23. h5 g5
instead of on a8. The reason for this is that since Elo values to the performance ratings of
White cannot castle queenside without his rook, Komodo gives something in the ballpark of
it seems unfair to let Black have that option. This 3300 FIDE or 3400 US Chess for Komodo,
handicap is quite different from pawn and move, pretty close to ratings showing on engine versus
because while the f7 handicap gives White an engine rating lists.
automatic attack or at least initiative, the Exchange Now let’s take a look at the Komodo versus
handicap does not give any initiative. On the Nakamura match, featuring four different
other hand, the Exchange is more material than handicaps, which Komodo won by 212⁄ to 112⁄ . All
a pawn, so the recipient needs only to swap down the games were pretty interesting. Here are
to an ending to win. But apparently it’s not so three, omitting just the drawn f2 handicap game.
easy to do, as in five games against these very
strong grandmasters, Komodo won three and REMOVE F7-PAWN
drew two, including a draw against superstar GM Hikaru Nakamura (2787) 24. Nxg5!?
Nakamura. I think the Exchange is at least as big Komodo The continuation 24. Nb3 g4 25. Ng5 Rxd6
a handicap as the “f” pawn, but the first move Handicap match, [Link] (1),
26. Nxe6 Rxe6 27. Bd3 g3 28. f3 Rd8 29. Be4
matters a lot in handicap chess. 01.06.2016
Bb2 30. Re1 Bc3 31. Rc1 with draw by repetition
A handicap of two pawns was never given
was likely the best line, but Nakamura’s decision
in the classical period, although Kasparov 1. e4 e6
to sacrifice a piece for some pawns was practical;
introduced it. The question is of course which Perhaps the best choice at f7 handicap. he probably had confidence that he could hold
pawns to give. If one of the pawns is the a2-
the draw.
pawn, it’s not a huge handicap, as Komodo 2. d4 d5 3. exd5
demonstrated by beating GM Martin Petr (2520 This option gets the queens off but forfeits 24. ... Bxd2 25. Nxe6 Bxc1 26. Nxf8 Rxf8
FIDE) with three wins and three draws rotating any initiative or attack. If White hopes to win 27. Bc6 Nc5 28. Rh3 Bd2 29. d7 Ba5 30.
between a2, b2 and a2, d2 and a2, e2. But if we I think this is a poor choice. Both 3. Nc3 and
Re3 Rf6 31. Re8+ Kg7 32. Bf3 Nxd7 33.
Re7+ Rf7 34. h6+ Kf8 35. Rxf7+ Kxf7 36.
have to pick pawns that favor the receiver, it’s 3. Nd2 are objectively better here. Be4 Bd2 37. Bxh7 Bxh6 38. g3 a5 39. f4
pretty tough; Komodo gave up three losses and Nc5 40. Ke2 Bg7 41. Bd3 Nxd3?!
two draws to GM Petr Neuman (2455 FIDE) 3. ... exd5 4. Qh5+ g6 5. Qe5+ Qe7 6.
giving c2 and f2. Komodo just had no active Qxe7+ Nxe7 7. Bf4 Bg7 8. c3 c5! This was rightly criticized as making the
play without these pawns, and almost all I think this surprised Nakamura. It led to a draw too easy, but probably White would hold
endgames with two extra pawns are easy wins. very exciting game despite the early queen trade. anyway. Computers assume the opponent will
Komodo did manage to win one game giving see what they see, a poor assumption for a
f7 and g7 pawns (!) to FM Larry Gilden (USCF
9. dxc5 Nd7 10. Bd6 handicap game.
2220),when after 1. e4 White threatens mate Safer was 10. Nd2 Nxc5 11. Ngf3, returning 42. Kxd3 Bb2 43. Kc4 Bf6 44. Kb5 Bc3
and Black can’t even play 1. ... Nf6 due to 2. e5. the second pawn to keep pace in development. 45. a4 Kf6 46. Ka6 Kf5 47. Kb5 Bb4 48.
Mikhalevski drew at c2 + d2 but lost at b2 + c2. 10. ... Nf5
Ka6 Ke4 49. Kb5 Be1 50. Ka6 Kf5 51. Kb5
Komodo has played a total of 10 games giving Bc3 52. Kc4 Bb4 53. Kb5 Ke4 54. Ka6
Kf5, Draw agreed.
knight odds to FIDE masters, scoring just 25 (see diagram top of next column)
percent (one win, three draws). However Although Komodo claims a 3/4 pawn plus
surprisingly Komodo defeated FM John Meyer 11. Bb5? based on being up bishop for two pawns, it can
by 312⁄ to 12⁄ at knight for pawn odds (c7, d7, e7, The continuation 11. Na3 a6 12. Nc2 keeps do nothing without giving up its last pawn.
and f7). A knight is worth about four pawns in a safe advantage. Engines are still not good at recognizing
the opening, so it’s not surprising that it is just “fortress” draws like this one, although this
too much to give to a master. Whether any
11. ... Nxd6 12. cxd6 a6 13. Ba4 0-0 14. game motivated us to work on this problem.
Bb3 Nc5! 15. Bxd5+ Kh8
future engine will ever be able to win a knight Nakamura made only one clear mistake this
odds match from a FIDE master is open to So Black has given up two more pawns (besides game, and yet had to play well to draw.

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REMOVE A1-ROOK, B8-KNIGHT, the kingside. Rad8 13. Bh6 e5 14. Bxg7 Kxg7 15. d5 a5
MOVE A8-ROOK TO B8
Komodo
21. Qb2 Ng4 22. Ke2 h5 23. h3 Nh6 24. White now has the “wrong” color bishop
GM Hikaru Nakamura
Rg1 Bb6 25. Ke1 Bxb5 26. Bxb5 Qd6 27. for the pawn structure, and little remains of
Handicap match, [Link] (3), 01.07.2016
Ne2 d4!? his four move lead in the opening.
The move 27. ... Qd8 kept a safe, solid plus 16. Qe3 Ra8 17. Ne1 Nc5 18. Nd3 Qe7 19.
for Black. Nb2 Nfd7
28. Nxd4 Qf6 29. Qb4 Rc1+ 30. Kf2 Ng4+
31. hxg4 Qh4+ 32. g3 Qh2+ 33. Rg2 Qh1
34. Nc2 Rxc2

This appears to lead to a forced draw.

The alternate line 34. ... Bxe3+ 35. Kxe3
Qxg2 36. Qb2 Rd1 37. Qb4 hxg4 38. Be2 Qxg3+
39. Kxe4 Qg2+ 40. Kd3 Qd5+ 41. Qd4 Qb3+
42. Qc3 Qxc3+ 43. Kxc3 g3 44. Ne3 Ra1 45.
Kb2 Re1 46. Bf3 b6 gives Black has the better
side of a probable draw.
1. c4
35. Qxe4 Rxd2+ 36. Be2 hxg4 37. Qe8+
The game suggests that this was already a Kh7 38. Qb5 g6 39. Qxb6 Rxe2+ 40. Kxe2
20. Nca4?!
poor choice. Probably 1. e4 was better. White’s Qxg2+ 41. Kd3 Qxg3 42. Qxb7 Kg7 43.
problem is that he has to make concessions to Qb2+ Kg8 44. Qb8+ Kg7 45. Qe5+ Kg8 The followup 20. Qd2 Rac8 21. dxc6 Rxc6
avoid exchanges, since most endgames down 46. Qe8+ Kg7 47. Qe5+ Kg8 48. Qe8+ 22. Nba4 would have kept a small advantage
the Exchange are lost. Hikaru felt that this Kg7 49. Qe5+, Draw agreed. due to the backward d6-pawn.
handicap was his best chance to win, and indeed 20. ... f5 21. Nxc5 bxc5 22. f3?!
he obtained a huge advantage. But no grand- WHITE PLAYS E4, D4, AND NF3
master has beaten Komodo with an Exchange The line 22. dxc6 Bxc6 23. Bf3 kept equality.
BEFORE MAKING HIS FIRST MOVE.
handicap yet with either color in 11 tries! GM Hikaru Nakamura 22. ... Nf6 23. g4 Rf7 24. Rf1 Raf8 25. Kh2
1. ... Nf6 2. Nc3 e5 3. Nf3 e4 4. Nd4 Bc5 5. Komodo fxg4 26. fxg4 h5 27. gxh5 Nxh5 28. Rxf7+
Nb3 Bb4 6. Qc2 Qe7 7. e3 0-0 8. Nd4?! Handicap match, [Link] (4), Qxf7 29. Rf1 Nf4 30. Bg4 cxd5 31. exd5
01.07.2016 Qc7 32. Qg3 Rf6 33. Rf2 Bc8 34. Nd1
Relatively better was 8. d4 though still quite Bxg4 35. Qxg4 Qf7 36. Qh4 Rf5 37. Ne3?!
bad for White. Four-move handicap was novel. Some
thought it would be easier for Hikaru than the Necessary was 37. Qg4 with a poor but
8. ... d6 9. Nde2 c6 10. a3 Ba5 11. b4 Bc7 material handicaps, but others felt it would be defensible game.
12. Bb2 d5 13. cxd5 cxd5 14. f4 the hardest for him. I rated it as more than f2 37. ... Rh5 38. Qg4 Qe7 39. Rf3 Rg5 40.
but less than f7 or the Exchange handicaps. Qc8 Ne2 41. Qe6 Qxe6 42. dxe6 Nf4 43.
1. c4 Rg3?

Better is 43. Nd5 Nxe6 44. Nf6 Rf5 45. Ne8+

Kh6 46. Kg2 Nf4+ 47. Kg1 d5 48. cxd5 Nxd5
when White has just a little compensation for
the pawn, but he’s not clearly lost.
43. ... Rh5 44. Nd5 Nxe6 45. Nc3 Nd4 46.
Ne4 Nf5 47. Rd3?!

Necessary was 47. Rg4 to stop ... Rh4. But,

perhaps Black would win anyway.
Up to this point Nakamura has outplayed 47. ... Rh4 48. Nxd6 Rf4 49. Nxf5+?! gxf5
Komodo and I was expecting a loss. Why did White allow Black two connnected
passed pawns? Perhaps there was no defense
14. ... a5? I think playing for development, for example
anyway. Black is now winning.
Nakamura probably overlooked that White 1. Bd3, was more appropriate than playing for
now regains the Exchange, although Black space, but perhaps Hikaru knows best. 50. Rd5?!
retains a large advantage due to a lead in 1. ... d6 2. Nc3 g6 3. Qb3 No better is 50. Rd7+ Kf6 51. Kg3 Re4.
development, king safety, and the bishop pair.
Capturing en passant would leave Black with a This looks strange, but it’s not clearly bad. 50. ... e4 51. Rxc5 Kf6 52. Rc8 Rf2+ 53.
Kg3 Rf3+ 54. Kg2 Ke5 55. h4 Kf4 56. h5
winning material and positional advantage. 3. ... c6 4. Be2 Qb6 5. Qc2 Bg7 6. 0-0 Nf6 e3 57. h6 Rg3+ 58. Kh2 Rg6, White
7. h3 0-0 8. Be3 Qc7 9. Rac1?! resigned.
15. Nb5 Bb6 16. Be5 Bd7 17. Bd6 Qd8 18.
bxa5 Bxa5 19. Bxb8 Qxb8 20. Ned4 Rc8? The line 9. b4 b6 10. a4 would keep a large More handicap matches are planned this
The line 20. ... Ng4 21. Ke2 g5 22. g3 Qd8 space advantage and initiative. The move played year. Human versus human handicap matches,
leaves Black with a huge positional advantage. was a bit slow. such as Nakamura giving f7 handicap to the
The move played blocks the queen’s access to 9. ... Nbd7 10. Rfd1 b6 11. Qd2 Bb7 12. b3 U.S. Cadet champion, would be of interest.

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APRIL FOOLS’ DAY

PROBLEMS
by GM Pal Benko

n a helpmate, both sides cooperate in order to achieve the goal of mating Black. In a serial helpmate, only Black moves until the final move,

I when White finally moves. (So, in a serial helpmate in nine moves, White does not move until move nine.) In Problem 3, White does not
move at all. Solutions on page 71.

1. APRIL 2. FOOLS’ 3. DAY

A) SERIAL HELPMATE IN 9 MOVES. SERIAL HELP STALEMATE IN 9 MOVES SERIAL HELP STALEMATE IN 8 MOVES
B) SERIAL HELP STALEMATE IN 8 MOVES.

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25. Patrick G. Wolff GM 2564
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26. Igor A. Novikov GM 2563
Chandra • Teddy Coleman • Kim S. Commons • Richard 27. Yury Shulman GM 2559
Costigan • Kong Liang Deng • John W. Donaldson • Daniel 28. Alexander Goldin GM 2557
AMERICAN WORLD CHAMPIONS Edelman • Tegshsuren Enkhbat • Marc Esserman • Larry D. 29. Roman Dzindzichashvili GM 2550
WORLD SENIOR Evans • Joseph Fang • Florin Felecan • Daniel Fernandez • Ilye 30. Julio Becerra Rivero GM 2548
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BAD ZWISCHENAHN, GERMANY • OCTOBER 2008 Foygel • Dumitru Ghizdavu • Mark Ginsburg • Rusudan 32. Joel Benjamin GM 2544
Goletiani • Daniel Gurevich • Luke Harmon-Vellotti • Dean 32. Conrad Holt GM 2542
Ippolito • Albert Z. Kapengut • Julio P. Kaplan • Alexander R. 34. Michael Wilder GM 2540
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Kiewra • Erik Andrew Kislik • Jake Kleiman • Danny Kopec • 36. Boris F. Gulko GM 2537
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38. Fidel Corrales Jimenez GM 2528
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39. Lubomir Kavalek GM 2527
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2013 Wolf Morrow, Carl Siefring McCambridge • Eugene B. Meyer • Marlo Micayabas • Lev 40. Jaan Ehlvest GM 2524
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2002 Chuck Cullum • Aleksandr A. Ostrovskiy • Nazi Paikidze • William M. Paschall 45. Grigory Serper GM 2522
2003 John Burton • Jack Peters • Vladimir Prosviriakov • David Pruess • Stuart 46. Alexander Shabalov GM 2520
2004 Chuck Cullum Rachels • Vasik G. Rajlich • Vivek Rao • Kenneth Regan • 47. Vinay S. Bhat GM 2519
Larry Remlinger • Daniel Rensch • Guillermo Rey • Bruce Rind 47. Joshua E. Friedel GM 2519
2005 Abe Wilson
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2006 Michael Buss, James Tracz 50. Alexander Ivanov GM 2517
2007 Daniel Woodard Saidy • Justin Sarkar • Dmitry Schneider • Jonathan Schroer •
2008 James Rhodes Gregory Shahade • Arthur Shen • Victor C. Shen • James T.

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Carlsen Wins 2016 Wijk aan

Zee Super-Tournament
Caruana second at his Candidates warm-up, So fourth
By GM IAN ROGERS

`(l-r): GM Magnus Carlsen,

GM Fabiano Caruana,
GM Wesley So

PHOTOS: SO AND CARLSEN BY ALINA L’AMI; CARUANA BY DAVID LLADA

mixture of brilliance, luck and “He spent a lot of time here,” said Carlsen—

A
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Bf4
consistency took World Champion Tomashevsky took half an hour on his last
“The London System is a little better after three moves.
GM Magnus Carlsen to a record- Black has committed to ... e6,” said Carlsen.
equalling fifth title at January’s Tata Steel 11. Rfe1
tournament in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands, 3. ... b6 4. e3 Bb7 5. h3 Be7 6. Bd3 0-0 7.
“I had many options here: 11. Bg5 or 11.
with U.S. representatives GMs Fabiano Caruana 0-0 c5 8. c3
Ne5, though then he plays 11. ... Qc7 and I
and Wesley So also performing strongly. didn’t see anything,” said Carlsen.
The 78th edition of the traditional Dutch seaside 11. ... Ne7!?
tournament saw Carlsen suffer his traditional
slow start, but in the fifth round he began a
winning run which soon overwhelmed early
leader Caruana. (Carlsen’s secret?—“Get on a
streak and start winning a lot of games in a
short time.”—easy if you can do it!)
Carlsen’s best game was the second of his three
game winning streak mid-tournament.

8. ... Nc6
QUEEN’S PAWN OPENING (D02) “He has many decent ways to play,” said
GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2844, NOR)
Carlsen, hinting at 8. ... cxd4 9. exd4 d6 followed Played after another 20 minutes thought.
GM Evgeny Tomashevsky (FIDE 2728, RUS)
Tata Steel Chess 2016 (6), Wijk aan Zee,
by 10. ... Nbd7. “He can try 11. ... Bxf4 12. exf4 cxd4 13. Nxd4
North Holland, 01.22.2016 9. Nbd2 d5 10. Qe2 Bd6 Nxd4 14. cxd4 Qd6 but he is passive and will

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be suffering,” explained Carlsen. Nxg6 fxg6 20. Qxg6+ is not enough because of 24. ... Rab8 25. b3 a5
12. Rad1 Ng6 my stupid pawn on h3.) 19. ... Nxe5 20. Rxf4! Most of Tomashevsky’s time disappeared
and I can’t see what he can do,” said Carlsen. with this move as he realized that his queenside
“A little bit dubious,” said Carlsen. “12. ... During the post-mortem, Carlsen realized that
Ng6 is a normal plan but after he acquires the pawns cannot be held.
he had overlooked the defense 20. ... g5!? but
doubled pawns it becomes that much harder soon realized that 21. dxe5 Qxe5 22. Rg4 would 26. Rc7 a4 27. bxa4 Ba8 28. a5 Rb7 29.
to dislodge the knight from e5.” be good for White, e.g. 22. ... f6 23. Nf3 Qxe3+ Rxc5 Ra7 30. Nc4, Black resigned.
24. Kh1 Rf7 25. Re1 Qf2 26. Rxe6 and White
13. Bxg6! hxg6 14. Bxd6 Qxd6 15. Ne5 A surprising moment to resign, but with 10
crashes through.
moves to go before the time control and White
19. Qh4 soon to redeploy his h4-rook, Tomashevsky
did not see why he should prolong his suffering.

The final games of the 13 round marathon

event saw Carlsen running on “low energy” and
later admitting “if Caruana had kept pace more
I would have had to take more risks but as it
went I was happy to keep my undefeated score.”
Carlsen equalled Viswanathan Anand’s
record of five Wijk aan Zee titles, a feat the
prodigious Norwegian has managed from just
15. ... g5 eight attempts in a nine-year period.
The World Champion seems to have
“Black’s problem is that I just want to play recovered completely from his slump during
f2-f4, then put a queen on h4 and a knight on 19. ... Qd8 much of 2015, confessing “I’m happy that I am
g5 and mate him,” said Carlsen. “If 15. ... Ne4 I just playing decently again and it’s not just a
“Now I believe that the position is just lost,”
simply reply 16. f4 when it is still very hard to mess in every game.”
suggested Carlsen. 19. ... fxe3 20. Rxf6 exd2 21.
dislodge my e5-knight.” Caruana finished tied for second place with
Rxd2 now leads to a winning attack for White
16. f4!? but “I thought he should play 19. ... Nh7 when Chinese rising star Ding Liren after Caruana’s
after 20. Rxf4 g5 21. Qg3 f6 I don’t see anything last-round gamble to catch Carlsen had back-
“Here I became very excited about the fired. After 10 of the 13 rounds Caruana had
for White,” explained Carlsen. “So I would play
possibility of starting an attack and I just went closed to within half a point of the lead but
20. exf4 when White is clearly better. At some
for it,” said Carlsen. then came a lucky break for Carlsen.
point he will need to play ... f7-f6 when my
16. ... gxf4 17. Rf1! knight comes to g6, but it is still a game.”
CARLSEN’S LUCKY BREAK
20. Rxf4 Ne4?
GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2844, NOR)
A move passed over without comment by GM Yifan Hou (FIDE 2673, CHN)
Carlsen, but he may have underestimated 20. Tata Steel Chess 2016 (11), Wijk aan Zee,
... cxd4! 21. exd4 and only now 21. ... Ne4!. North Holland, 01.29.2016
Since the exchanges in the game would now
lead to nothing for White, Carlsen would be
forced to keep queens on the board and keep
playing for an attack, which in Tomashevsky’s
time trouble would have been hard to handle
even if objectively Black should survive.
21. Nxe4 Qxh4 22. Rxh4 dxe4 23. dxc5 bxc5
17. ... Nd7?

“In lines such as 17. ... fxe3! 18. Rxf6! there

isn’t really that much to calculate,” admitted
Carlsen, “since White will always have a draw
and it feels like there should be more. Maybe AFTER 44. Qc3
he has a way to save himself, but I wasn’t so
sure.” It took only seven minutes before Carlsen was making no progress against the
Tomashevsky decided to decline the offer and world’s strongest female player Yifan Hou when
trust Carlsen, although 18. ... exd2! 19. Qh5 Hou suffered a brain fade.
gxf6 is critical and White’s rook seems just too Hou could have had an easy draw by keeping
slow to enter the attack with decisive effect, queens on the board with 44. ... d4 but instead
meaning that White will sooner or later have headed for the trickiest of all endgames, a king
to take the perpetual check. and pawn ending, by playing ...
24. Rd7
18. Qh5 Nf6 44. ... Qxc3+? 45. Kxc3
“Now White has complete domination,” said
“After 18. ... g6 19. Qh6! (The followup 19. Carlsen. Hou still had no idea her position now hung

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by a thread and continued ... 11. h3 Bh5

45. ... h5? “A good move. On 11. ... Bxf3 I would take
... and the game concluded ... back with the g-pawn,” said Caruana, “and after
12. gxf3 Nc5 13. f4 Qd7 14. Qf3 I will follow
46. Kb4 Kc8 47. Ka5 Kc7 48. h4! with 15. Rd1 and then at some point b2-b4 to
The first of two key tempo moves which begin attacking the d-pawn via Bb3.”
enable White’s king to reach b6 ... twice. By 12. g4!?
now Hou had woken up to her problems, but
it is too late to save the game. Wei spent 42 minutes on his previous move
and Caruana explained, “He was probably
48. ... Kb8 49. Kb6 Kc8 50. b4 Kb8 51. b5
cxb5 52. axb5 axb5 53. Kxb5 Kc7 54. c3!, calculating 12. Bb3 Nxe5 which is critical. I can
try 13. Qxd5 (If 13. Bxd5 Nxf3+ 14. gxf3 Nf6 think that Black has fully equalized,” said
Black resigned.
and he will have good compensation for the Caruana. “However after 18. ... c6 in this line,
Hou resigned because White will play 55. Black would be very solid.”
Exchange.) but after 13. ... Nxf3+ 14. gxf3 Nf6
Kb6 and 56. c6 and clean up Black’s pawns.
15. Qc6+ Kf8 16. Rd1 Bd6 17. Bf4 I felt that he 18. Bxe4! dxe4 19. d5!
“She just needed to play 45. ... a5! to make
could probably simplify to a decent ending.” “I am not sure what he missed,” admitted
an easy draw,” said Carlsen immediately after
the game. The point is that after 46. b4 h5! 12. ... Bg6 Caruana. “Perhaps he wanted to avoid being
White can no longer reach a5 with his king, slightly worse in the previous variation but
e.g. 47. bxa5 h4 48. Kd4 Ke6 49. c4 dxc4 50. now Black is close to lost.”
Kxc4 Kd7 and now after 51. a6 bxa6 52. Kb4 19. ... b4
Kc7 53. Ka5 Kb7 and Black is just in time to
defend. (See this ending also examined in “The “19. ... cxd5 20. Qxd5+ Qxd5 21. Nxd5 Bd8
Practical Endgame” on p. 46-47. ~ed.) 22. Rfd1 is a disaster for Black,” said Caruana.
Caruana, 24, declared himself reasonably “White has domination and I don’t think it
satisfied with his performance, especially given would give him many chances to survive.”
that the 13 round Tata Steel tournament was 20. dxc6 Qxd1 21. Nxd1 Rfd8
comparable in length to March’s Candidates
“Black’s problem is that he just can’t get rid
tournament and therefore a good test of
of the c-pawn, e.g. 21. ... Rac8 22. Rc1 Be8 23.
stamina. Caruana also had the satisfaction of
c7, later supported by Bb6,” explained Caruana;
being the only player in Wijk aan Zee to beat
“I was expecting 21. ... h5 but then 22. Rc1!?
Chinese 16-year-old prodigy Wei Yi in the 13. Nd4!
hxg4 23. hxg4 fxg4 24. Bc5! followed by 25.
following fine game. “This is a new position and 13. Nd4 is Ne3 looks very bad for Black.”
completely new,” explained Caruana. “13. Bb3 22. Rc1 Rd3 23. Bc5!?
OPEN RUY LOPEZ (C83)
(which had previously been played with success
GM Fabiano Caruana (FIDE 2787, USA)
by Fischer—IR) runs into 13. ... Nc5! 14. Bxd5 “My goal is to trade bishops, put a rook on
GM Yi Wei (FIDE 2706, CHN) e1 and a knight on e3, which should be
Tata Steel Chess 2016 (10), Wijk aan Zee, Qd7”
winning,” indicated Caruana.
North Holland, 01.27.2016
13. ... Qd7
23. ... Bd8
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 “Very logical. He can also try 13. ... Nxd4 14. “After 23. ... Bxc5+ 24. Rxc5 Rxh3 I have 25.
5. 0-0 Nxe4 6. d4 b5 7. Bb3 d5 8. dxe5 cxd4 when he has a lot of options—14. ... h5 Nf2 Rg3+ 26. Kh2 Rf3 27. c7 Rc8 28. Rd1!
Be6 9. c3 Be7
(14. ... c5 or 14. ... 0-0 , said Caruana. “I looked Rxf2+ 29. Kg1 and the e-pawn decides,” said
at this position a couple of weeks ago.”) Caruana.
14. f4 Nxd4 15. cxd4 f5 16. Be3 24. e6 Rc8

“I also considered 16. exf6 e.p. Bxf6 17. f5 “If 24. ... fxg4 25. hxg4 Rg3+ 26. Kh2 Rxg4
Bf7 but after he castles the knight on e4 is very 27. Ne3 Rh4+ 28. Kg3 and his rook is very
hard to get rid of,” explained Caruana. bad,” said Caruana. “In general he should keep
his rook where it is well placed. Perhaps 24. ...
16. ... 0-0 Be8 25. e7 Bc7 26. Ne3 Bxc6 27. Bxb4 Be8! was
By now Wei was an hour behind on the possible when he could try to hang on; at least
clock and it was clear that Caruana was still in it was better than the game.”
his preparation, having played almost instantly 25. e7 Ba5
until 16. Be3. “After 24. ... Rc8, 25. ... Bc7 doesn’t make
10. Bc2!? Bg4
17. Nc3 c6? much sense,” said Caruana.
“The point of 10. Bc2 was that after 10. ...
26. gxf5
0-0 11. Nbd2 I get a line that he doesn’t want, (see diagram top of next column)
avoiding the 10. Nbd2 Nc5 11. Bc2 d4 lines, (see diagram next page)
which I assumed that he wanted to play,” “On 17. ... Nxc3 18 .bxc3 Rac8 I was intending
explained Caruana. 19. a4 c5 20. axb5 axb5 21. Ra6 when I don’t 26. ... Be8

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29. ... Bxb4 30. Rxc6 Re8 31. f6 Rd4 32. The position is roughly equal and after 18.
Re6, Black resigned. ... Nh5, Caruana would have few worries.
“The final trick is 32. Re6 gxf6 33. Nxf6+ However the older American thought for 20
Kf7 34. Nxe8 Kxe6 35. Ng7+! Kxe7 36. Nf5+ minutes and became optimistic about his chances
and I pick up his rook,” explained Caruana. in a long tricky line he had calculated ...
18. ... Qc6? 19. Nc5!
Wesley So was, along with Carlsen, undefeated
“The main move I had been considering,”
and could be reasonably satisfied with his tie for
said Caruana.
fourth place. So seemed to be suffering a hangover
from his exciting super-tournament debut at the 19. ... dxc5 20. Qxc4 exd4 21. cxd4
2015 Sinquefield Cup, where his risk-taking style Caruana had calculated this far and had
had won fans but not many games. expected to be able to capture the pawn on e4.
“He had to try 26. ... Bxf5,” Caruana, who
was originally intending 27. Ne3 Bxh3 28. Rfe1? In Wijk aan Zee So started impressively by At the last moment he realized his error ...
having overlooked 28. ... b3! However Caruana beating local hope Anish Giri but then began
soon realized that 28. Rf2 Be6 29. f5 Bf7 30. f6! a sequence of 12 consecutive draws. Some of 21. ... Nd7!

Rxc6 31. fxg7 was the way to play, wth the idea these games were, however, far from uneventful
31. ... Kxg7 32. Rxf7+! Kxf7 33. Rf1+ and White but So seemed to lack the finishing technique
wins. to put away such strong opposition. For exam-
ple, had So won the following sixth round game
27. Nf2 Rd5
he would have been leading the tournament.
“27. ... Rg3+ 28. Kh2 Rf3 29. Nxe4 Rxf1 30.
Rxf1 Rxc6 31. Rd1 is the same story,” said
AND SO FORTH
Caruana.
GM Wesley So (FIDE 2773, USA)
28. Nxe4 Bxc6 GM Fabiano Caruana (2787)
Tata Steel Chess 2016 (6), Wijk aan Zee,
North Holland, 01.22.2016

Sad but necessary. After 21. ... Nxe4 22. Ne5!

(Not 22. dxc5 Nxc5 when Black has the extra
pawn Caruana had wanted.) 22. ... Qd5 23.
Rxe4! was the trick that So had missed, after
which Black would be forced to resign. “It’s
good I had a way to hold on,” admitted Caruana,
“but it was very unpleasant, possibly lost at
some point.” The game continued ...
22. a5! Rac8 23. d5 exd5 24. exd5 Qd6
25. Re6 when White had all the chances.
29. Bxb4!
However Caruana hung tough and eventually
“The cleanest,” said Caruana. AFTER 18. Ree1 drew a pawn down endgame on move 80.

Tata Steel Chess 2016 — January 13-29, 2016

Rating Country 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Score
1. GM Magnus Carlsen 2844 NOR x ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 1 1 1 9
2. GM Fabiano Caruana 2787 USA ½ x 1 ½ ½ 1 1 ½ ½ 0 0 ½ 1 1 8
3. GM Liren Ding 2766 CHN ½ 0 x ½ ½ 1 ½ ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ 8
4. GM Wesley So 2773 USA ½ ½ ½ x 1 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 7
5. GM Anish Giri 2798 NED ½ ½ ½ 0 x ½ ½ 1 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 7
6. GM Pavel Eljanov 2760 UKR 0 0 0 ½ ½ x ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 7
7. GM Yi Wei 2706 CHN ½ 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ x ½ ½ 1 ½ ½ ½ ½ 6½
8. GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov 2747 AZE ½ ½ ½ ½ 0 0 ½ x ½ ½ ½ 1 1 ½ 6½
9. GM Sergey Karjakin 2769 RUS ½ ½ 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ x ½ 1 ½ 0 ½ 6
10. GM David Navara 2730 CZE ½ 1 ½ ½ ½ 0 0 ½ ½ x ½ 0 ½ ½ 5½
11. GM Evgeny Tomashevsky 2728 RUS 0 1 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 0 ½ x ½ ½ ½ 5½
12. GM Yifan Hou 2673 CHN 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ 0 ½ 0 ½ 1 ½ x ½ 0 5
13. GM Michael Adams 2744 ENG 0 0 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ 0 1 ½ ½ ½ x ½ 5
14. GM Loek Van Wely 2640 NED 0 0 ½ ½ 0 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ x 5
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The Great Gligo

Former Chess Review and Chess Life columnist
Svetozar Gligoric shows his aggresive talents
in a variation of the King’s Indian Attack
By BRUCE PANDOLFINI

One of the strongest players never to become 3. Ng5 Par Score 5 By this capture Black aims to keep the
world chess champion is the late Svetozar game under control. At least he gets a pawn
White immediately goes for the pawn. But
Gligoric (1923-2012). 12 times champion of for his pawn.**
Black has a useful defense.
Yugoslavia (no mean feat), “Gligo” was a great 8. Qxf3 Par Score 5
fighter in every phase of the game, but especially 3. … Nf6
in the openings, where he was surely a state- White continues his development and fuels
Kostic defends his pawn and develops at the
of-the-art authority for many years. Here we the attack further. After getting out his king-
same time.**
see him in combat with another outstanding bishop, he hopes to castle kingside.
Serbian player, Boris Kostic (Black), in the 1951 4. d3 Par Score 6
8. … d5
Yugoslav Championship. From the very begin- So Gligo makes it a gambit. Now if 4. ... exd3
ning, Gligoric’s deep appreciation for attacking Now Black can follow with ... Bf8-d6 and
5. Bxd3, Black must be careful. If 5. ... Nc6?,
possibilities in the opening is evident. An kingside castling.**
for instance, give yourself 1 bonus point if you
unusual variation of the King’s Indian Attack saw 6. Nxh7! or 6. Bxh7!. 9. Bd3 Par Score 5
(A04), the game began:
4. … e3 Gligoric seizes an important diagonal and is
primed for kingside castling. Black already must
KING’S INDIAN ATTACK (A04) Offering the pawn back, Black declines the
Svetozar Gligoric gambit and tries to slow down the White proceed with caution.
Boris Kostic offensive.** 9. … Bg4
Yugoslav Championship (4), Ljubljana,
Yugoslavia, 1951 5. Bxe3 Par Score 5 This develops and gains a tempo on the
Gligoric takes back to develop a piece, while queen. Add 1 bonus point if you had seen that 9.
1. Nf3 f5 2. e4 fxe4
avoiding the weakening of the e1-h4 diagonal, ... Bd6 could have been hit with 10. Nxh7 Nxh7
which would ensue from 5. fxe3. 11. Qh5+.**

5. … e5 10. Qf2 Par Score 5

Kostic prepares to get his own pieces A necessary retreat, but White’s attack is
out, especially the king-bishop, to speed only temporarily delayed. Castling is in the air.
up castling.** 10. … Bd6
6. d4 Par Score 6 And now castling is in the air for Black, too.
Tempo lost or not, let’s try to open the center! Clearly, the f-file is going to be critical.**
6. … e4 11. h3 Par Score 5

Not so fast. Kostic tries to keep the lines White puts something like “the question to
Now make sure you have the above position closed for now, at least until his king has gotten the bishop.” Is the g4-bishop going to retreat
set up on your chessboard. As you play through to safety.** to h5 or move back to d7 or c8?
the remaining moves in this game, use a piece
11. … Bh5
of paper to cover the article, exposing White’s 7. f3 Par Score 6
next move only after trying to guess it. If you The question is answered. Black opts to
Gligoric is not to be deterred. He wants to
guess correctly, give yourself the par score. strengthen the e8-h5 diagonal.**
attack, and so he plays to open lines. Neverthe-
Sometimes points are also awarded for second-
less, award yourself 1 bonus point if you consid- 12. 0-0 Par Score 5
best moves, and there may be bonus points—or
ered playing 7. Nxe4, when 7. ... Nxe4 is met Add 1 bonus point if you saw that 12. ... Nc6?
deductions—for other moves and variations.
by 8. Qh5+ g6 9. Qe5+. could now be answered by 13. Ne6, followed
Note that ** means that White’s move is on
the next line.** 7. … exf3 by 14. Nxg7+ winning a pawn.

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PROBLEM I PROBLEM II Problem III

ABCs of Chess Mating net Fork/Pin Driving off

These problems are all related to key

positions in this month’s game. In each
case, Black is to move. The answers
can be found in Solutions on page 71.

April Exercise: Implement this exer-

cise with the aid of a strong player
or coach. Playing as a consultation
team, face off against an app or some
other kind of chess-playing software.
Make sure the teacher discusses PROBLEM IV PROBLEM V PROBLEM VI
options with you and explains his or Mating net Removing the guard Mating net
her reasoning as each game goes
along. This way, suggestions are fresh
and have immediate impact, as op-
posed to examining moves afterward,
when critical thoughts may have been
forgotten. Do this often, and don’t be
astonished if over time your play
becomes more relevant. Win or lose,
you’ll have a partner to share the
gains, as well as the pains.

12. … Qe7 16. … Qxd6 20. Qxh5! Par Score 8

Black keeps his options open. For the mean- Naturally, Black takes back. But the trap has If 20. ... Rxh5, then 21. Re8+ mates.
time, he guards e6 and retains the possibility already been set.** Accordingly ...
of castling queenside.**
17. Nxh7! Par Score 7 20. … Black resigned.
13. Nc3 Par Score 5
A really nice echo shot. White’s beautifully
Gligoric develops his last minor piece, developed position explodes to resolution.
connecting the rooks. The open e-file is now
very inviting. 17. … Rf7

13. … c6 This seems to save the Exchange. Give

yourself 1 bonus point if you analyzed that 17.
This bolsters the d-pawn while taking away
... Nxh7 would have lost material to 18. Bxh7+
White’s possible use of b5.**
Kxh7 19. Qxf8.**
14. Rae1 Par Score 6
18. Nxf6+ Par Score 5
A serious move. Note that Black’s king and
queen are both on the e-file. Gligoric has built Damage done, White trades knights and
his game quite soundly, with his forces deployed envisions the end.
on good strong squares. 18. … Rxf6
14. … 0-0 This recapture doesn’t quite save the day, ToTal your score To
Time to flee. Black castles, hoping to escape but neither 18. ... Qxf6 19. Re8+ (1 bonus deTermine your
or blunt a dangerous e-file discovery.** point), nor 18. ... gxf6 19. Qh4 (1 bonus point) approximaTe raTing below:
15. Bf4 Par Score 5 are any better.**
Total Score Approx. Rating
But it comes anyway. Black’s queen is men- 19. Qh4 Par Score 6
95+ 2400+
aced, and his dark-square bishop must be This is decisive. Black has no way to avoid 81-94 2200-2399
kept defended. the loss of meaningful material. If 19. ... Bg6,
66-80 2000-2199
15. … Qd7 then 20. Rxf6 wins a piece (1 bonus point); and
The queen moves out of attack and keeps if 19. ... Rxf1+, then 20. Rxf1 Bg6 21. Bxg6 51-65 1800-1999

the d6-bishop protected.** Qxg6 22. Qd8+ Kh7 23. Rf8 (1 bonus point) 36-50 1600-1799
should win on most chessboards. 21-35 1400-1599
16. Bxd6 Par Score 5
19. … Rh6 06-20 1200-1399
White trades bishops. But there’s more to 0-05 under 1200
it, as we shall soon see. It all seems to hold together—but it doesn’t.**

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Dirty Rotten Trades

When faced with a trade, don’t make a gut decision.
By GM DANIEL NARODITSKY

IN A SENSE, TRADING A PIECE IS ANALO- several mental “hacks” that will enable you to Consequently, the dilemma that stands before
gous to making a large investment in a startup limit the amount of careless mistakes that you Hou Yifan is one of life-or-death implications:
firm. In each case, three distinct scenarios are make in the endgame, especially ones that to trade, or not to trade?
possible: involve assessing a trade and its consequences When faced with such a dilemma, inexpe-
Scenario 1: The firm blossoms, and you become (hint: take careful note of those last two words!). rienced players often find themselves at a loss.
a rich person. In the same vein, an outwardly Where do I start? Do I try to calculate all of
risky trade may ultimately expose a certain HAMLET’S SOLILOQUY, the alternatives, or do I rely primarily on my
weakness in your opponent’s position, paving TATA STEEL EDITION intuition? There is obviously no foolproof
the way for a decisive attack. GM Magnus Carlsen (2844) algorithm that will enable you to arrive at the
Scenario 2: The firm is moderately prosperous,
GM Hou Yifan (2673) correct decision 100% of the time, but my
and you are repaid in the amount of your initial
Tata Steel Chess 2016 (11), Wijk aan Zee, experience has led me to believe that the
North Holland, 01.29.2016
investment. Similarly, the trade does not change following three-step process will greatly elimi-
the evaluation of the position: you ended exactly nate your chances of committing a blunder
where you started. when confronted with a possible trade:
Scenario 3: Disaster strikes, and the startup Step 1. Calculate the consequences of the trade
collapses. You sustain irreversible financial losses. first. If the trade clearly leads to a desired result,
Analogously, the trade—for one reason or there is no need to spend more than a few seconds
another—backfires, creating fatal weaknesses in on the alternatives. If, however, you do not arrive
your own camp and leading to an imminent loss. at a clear-cut conclusion, immediately move on
In both the arena of business and the world to step 2.
of chess, the final scenario is, unfortunately, Step 2. Consider the different possible ways
all too common. No matter how assiduously that you can decline the trade. Do they all lead
we strive to alter our nature, humans are and to the same position? If yes, try to understand
always will be prone to impulsive, emotional AFTER 44. Qc3
the nature of the arising position, and calculate
thinking. While such unrestrained, “hot” (Note: this game is also annotated in our Wijk as much as you can. If not, evaluate each move
decision-making contributes to our survival aan Zee article on pages 41-42. ~ed.) separately—not all ways of declining a trade are
skills in the real world, it almost invariably You are probably well aware that Magnus created equal!
brings about the dreaded third scenario in the Carlsen, true to his reputation, stormed through Step 3. If you cannot decide between trading
land of 64 squares. the field and claimed his fifth Tata Steel title. or not trading (or between two ways of
In the endgame, we must take especially great Viewed through the lens of this convincing declining the trade), use your intuition in an
care to avoid making moves purely on the basis victory, Carlsen’s round 11 game against Hou intelligent way. Rather than choosing randomly,
of intuition or instinct. When faced with a Yifan may appear like a typical Magnus win: try to determine which continuation yields the
trade, the temptation to do so increases he attained a slight edge from the opening, greatest margin for error. Usually, entering a
hundredfold, simply because it is easy to form expanded it in the middlegame, and reeled in pawn ending in which you are unsure if you
a subconscious judgment about the soundness the full point with sparkling endgame technique. can hold presents a far greater risk than leaving
of the trade long before one actually starts However, a closer and more objective look the queens on the board, when your opponent
calculating. With material limited, an imprudent reveals that things were not nearly as one-sided. has slightly more active pieces.
capture—especially one that takes the game into From a purely visual standpoint, it seems
a highly volatile pawn or knight ending—will that White is the one on top. Although his Now, let us apply this method to the position
lead to instant calamity. queenside pawn structure is somewhat on the board:
In this article, I would like to investigate this weakened, the pawn on c5 does holds back Step 1. The move 44. ... Qxc3+ is obviously
common pitfall through the lens of a recent Black’s entire pawn chain, securing two very tempting. After 45. Kxc3, though, Black
endgame battle between two elite grandmasters. potential passageways for the monarch along must deal with the dual threats of Kb4 and
In the course of our analysis, we will derive the dark squares (c3-d4-e5, and c3-b4-a5-b6). Kd4. To this end, 45. ... Ke6 allows 46. Kb4

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PROBLEM I: 1500 LEVEL PROBLEM II: 2000 LEVEL

Horns and legs GM Daniel Naroditsky (2628) IM Daniel Naroditsky (2472)
IM Puranik Abhimanyu (2442) GM Robin Van Kampen (2592)
Each month GM Naroditsky will present Qatar Masters, Doha, 12.24.2015 Philadelphia Open, 03.29.2013
two problems taken from actual games that
illustrate the theme of this month’s column.
Your task is to find the best line of play.
Problem I should be solveable by a player
at roughly a 1500 rating and Problem II by
a player roughly at a 2000 rating.

See the solutions on page 71.

WHITE TO MOVE WHITE TO MOVE

Kd7 47. Ka5 Kc7 48. b4, and White will break 44. ... Qxc3+?! that way when the computer runs in the
through with b4-b5 (note that it is not Make no mistake: this move does not throw background. Indeed, White appears to triumph
important to continue calculating; it is clear the draw away, but it compels Black to find with 49. bxa5 (49. b5 Kf6 leads nowhere) 49.
that Black is on the verge of losing, so we will several very difficult ideas in succession, a tall ... Kf6 50. c4 dxc4 51. Kxc4 Ke6 52. Kb4, when
return to this position only if there are no better order even for elite grandmasters. On the other the threat of a6 looks devastating. But Black
alternatives). Plugging the hole with 45. ... Kc7 hand, 44. ... d4 would have essentially “forced” saves the day with 52. ... Kd5!, and the pawns
loses to 46. Kd4, while 45. ... a5 seems to entail Black to find the correct moves, since he promote simultaneously: 53. a6 bxa6 54. Ka5
dire consequences after 46. Kd4 Ke6 47. c3 Kf6 physically cannot do anything but move his Kxc5 55. Kxa6 Kd4! (but not 55. ... Kb4?? 56.
48. b4 axb4 49. cxb4 and White crashes through king around! a5 c5 57. Kb6 c4 58. a6 c3 59. a7 c2 60. a8=Q
with b4-b5, creating a deadly outside passer. c1=Q and 61. Qa5+ picks up the f5-pawn and
It is entirely possible that Black can salvage
45. Kxc3 h5?? the game) 56. Kb6 c5 57. a5 c4 58. a6 c3 59. a7
c2 60. a8=Q c1=Q and it is time to shake hands.
a draw within these complications (and she
So, now does it make sense that 44. ... d4
can, as we will see), but it is clear that she is
was a more sensible move?
hanging by a thread in every line. As a
consequence, there is simply no reason not to 46. Kb4!
at least consider declining the trade. The king reaches a5, and it is all over. The
Step 2. There are obviously two ways of presence of the pawn on c2 gives White a
declining the trade: Black can retreat with his crucial extra move, which he will use to place
queen, or block the diagonal with 44. ... d4. Black in Zugzwang at the right moment.
Even without calculating a single variation, the 46. ... Kc8 47. Ka5 Kc7 48. h4!
first option does not seem particularly appealing:
something like 44. ... Qg6 allows 45. Qe5, when Zugzwang numero uno!
White attains total domination. Once again, After the game, commentators seemed
48. ... Kb8 49. Kb6 Kc8
the objective evaluation ceases to matter until incredulous that a player of Hou’s caliber did
we have considered all the alternatives. Indeed, not find the path to a draw: 45. ... a5! 46. Kd4 Black has no choice but to passively await
after 44. ... d4 45. Qd3 Kc7 we have another Ke6 47. c3 Kf6 48. b4 and now, instead of the her fate, since after 49. ... d4 White wins with
kettle of fish entirely. Black’s queen is ideally aforementioned (and outwardly forced) 48. ... 50. b4 Kc8 51. b5 axb5 52. axb5 cxb5 53. Kxb5
axb4, Black simply ignores the “threat” with Kc7 54. Kc4, picking up the pawn.
placed, and White’s own dame cannot depart
the paradoxical 48. ... Ke6!!
her post on account of ... d4-d3+. White’s only 50. b4 Kb8 51. b5 cxb5 52. axb5 axb5 53.
conceivable way to make progress is by Kxb5 Kc7 54. c3, Black resigned.
expanding on the queenside, but following 46. Zugzwang numero dos, and it is all over.
b4 Kb8 Black simply shuffles his king back and After every king retreat, White picks up the
forth, and White has no way to make progress. d5-pawn with Kb6 followed by c5-c6.
For instance, 47. Kb1 (47. Kb3 Qe6+ 48. Qc4
Qe3+ 49. Kb2 Qxf4) 47. ... Kc7 48. b5 axb5 49. In almost every column, I have mentioned
axb5 cxb5 50. Qxb5 Qa6 and White is the one the importance of remaining objective. While
who must tread cautiously. the pursuit of objective excellent should be the
And there it is, folks. Regardless of the com- primary goal of every aspiring chess player, we
puter’s evaluation (which has little bearing in should also occasionally acknowledge our own
a game between two humans, unless one of fallibility. It is our job as humans to find ways
them is cheating), 44. ... d4 is the move that To me, finding a move of this sort several to limit the possibility of a mistake, even if it
maximizes Black’s chances for success. The moves deep into one’s calculations is a tremen- means occasionally sacrificing a modicum of
game, of course, took a very different turn: dously difficult task, even if it does not seem objectivity.

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2016 US CHESS JUNIOR GRAND PRIX TOP OVERALL STANDINGS
Official standings for events received
and processed by March 8, 2016 are Name State Pts. Name State Pts.
unofficial and subject to change HETMAN, JACOB JAMAL NY
GA 3218
9236 ARAVENA, SCOTT NJ
IL 2100
5520
during the year or until year-end
SVIRANI, ARISH GA
NJ 3030
8170 BADIEE,
T ARAD R VA
NY 2100
5512
tabulation is complete.
ZHAO, PERRY J
N IL
VA 2930
8100 NATH,
P NITISH CA-N
NJ 2098
5500
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TBARAYEV, JACOB NY
PA 2682
7306 KSTACEY, MARGARET NY 2096
5486
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$100, a [Link] gear/merchandise SSTEINER, ADAMSON DC
CA-S 2662
7288 KMORGAN, KYLE W FL
GA 2094
5468
package valued at $100, a US Chess plaque, CBADHE, SANYA CA-N
NJ 2485
6737 PREM,
H PRANAV VA
NY 2087
5352
free entry into the 2016 U.S. Open, and CBAKTHISARAN, ROCHAN NC
CA-N 2470
6619 NARAYANAN,
N AKASH L MI 2083
5351
$1,000 of expense money from US Chess SRINIVAS, VIVEK
O PA
FL 2380
6556 HUANG,
Y ANDY ZEHUA PA
NE 2064
5347
to offset the trip. For the top five players
KMONTANTI, VINCENZO NY
NJ 2322
6147 LUCERO,
L EDWIN NY
TX 2056
5337
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KBHATTACHARYYA, AATREYO CA
AZ 2274
6106 DAVIS,
P JACOB DAVID IL
CA-N 2050
5315
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one-year [Link] gold membership MANU, MANAS
D CA-N
VA 2271
6060 BAALLA,
V NURA NY
CA-N 2043
5289
(valued at $50/annually) or a one-year LBOWERS, CHRISTOPHER KEVIN AZ
VA 2254
6043 ELIEZER,
G MATEI NY
GA 2014
5281
[Link] Gold membership (valued at GBANDARU, SOURISH NJ
GA 2200
5912 SONG,
P GUANNAN OH 2006
5224
$40/annually). US Chess gratefully acknowl- GFENKER, LUKE OH
VA 2188
5785 ACASTANO, JON ADRIAN FL
NJ 2000
5204
edges the participation of [Link]!
KBURRUS, TONY FL
CA-N 2166
5771 ZMERCHANT, PENELOPE NY 1985
5193
PHUA, OLIVER NY
CA-N 2144
5726 EPU, HENRY NJ
CA-S 1983
5190
BVEKKER, LEONARD AARON PA
OH 2135
5635 DAVIS-DIVER,
W GEORGE PA
OH 1981
5185
PAUL,
J JUSTIN VA
NJ 2103
5612 BISHT,
C SHYLA SINGH VA
CA-N 1969
5183
HARRIGAN,
T JOSEPH EDMUND IL
IA 2100
5601 HUANG,
W EDISON NY
TN 1961
5161
PKOCH, ZADE JEFFERY MI
TX 2100
5551 CHEN,
R IAN YOUNG NY
NJ 1918
5150

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Tournament – Fri. 7pm, G/5 d0, EF $20 by 4/11, $25 after or on site. email: kpennock_83@[Link]. W. SECTS (based on Player’s Age as of 1/1/2016): U21 (FIDE Rated);
HR: single - quad $149 Reservations: (888) 421-1442. Reserve early U15; U11; U8. Ratings used will be from June 2016 USCF Supplement.
rate may increase. Entries: online/info at: [Link] A Heritage Event! INDIVIDUAL PLAYER PRIZES: U21: $500 cash prize awarded to eligible
tration/tournaments/all-girls-nationals/ or mail to RKnights, Attn: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! qualifier of the 2017 U.S. Junior (Closed) Championship; Individual
All-Girls, PO Box 1074, Northbrook, IL 60065, include name, section, MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, NEW JERSEY plaque to top five overall; Plaque for top player age 18, 17, 16, 15 and
rating, USCF ID#, date of birth, grade, school name city & state. 72ND ANNUAL U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - EAST under 15. U15: Individual trophies to top ten overall; Trophies to top
6-SS, 40/2 d5, SD-1. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown,
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! NJ 07960. For chess rate ($119 per night), please make reservations at
player age 14, 13, 12, 11 and under 11. U11: Individual trophies to top
MAY 6-8, TENNESSEE [Link] . Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJ Chess. Free parking,
ten overall; Trophies to top player age 10, 9, 8, and under 8. U8:
2016 NATIONAL ELEMENTARY (K-6) CHAMPIONSHIP public transportation to NYC, Philadelphia. Walking distance to 30 restau-
Individual trophies to top ten overall; Trophies to top player age 7, 6,
7SS, G/120 d5 (K-1 G/90 d5). Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention and under 6. SCHOOL TEAM INFO: A team will consist of a minimum
rants, shops and parks within 5 minute stroll. In 3 sections: Championship of THREE players from the same school or home-school district. No
Center, 2800 Opryland Dr., Nashville, TN 37214. Hotel Chess Rate $148. (under 2200); Reserve (under 1800); Booster (under 1400); 2-day and
Guest rooms may be booked, NLT 4/11/2016 by calling (888) 777-6779 maximum limit of number of players on a team; the top FOUR scores
3-day schedules available. 3-Day Registration: Saturday, May 28, 9:30- will count for final team standings. TEAM PRIZES: Trophies to top
or (615) 889-1000, mention “US Chess” or book online at: [Link] 10:45 am. Rounds: 12-6:15, 11-5:15, 9-3:15. 2-Day Registration:
[Link]/g/53584332. 9 Sections: K-6 Championship, K-6 U1000, three school teams in each of the four sections. In the event of a tie,
Sunday, May 24, 8:30-9:30 am. 2-day Schedule: First 3 games, May plaque/trophy winners for individuals and teams will be determined
K-6 Unrated, K-5 Championship, K-5 U900, K-3 Championship, K-3 U800, 29, G/60 d5. Rounds: 10, 12:15, 2:30. All schedules merge in round 4.
K-3 Unrated, K-1 Championship. April Rating Supplement will be used. by USCF computer tiebreaks. EF: $50 by 6/1/16; $60 by 6/8/16; $70
Prizes for each section: trophies to top 5 and top Senior 55/over and thereafter and at site; On-site Reg: Fri. 6/17 from 9-10am. Rds: Fri.
One1/2-point bye available (limit one) any round (except Round 7) if Juniors under 16 and 13. Additional Prizes—Championship Section:
requested prior to the start of Rd. 1. Team score = total of top four 11am & 4pm; Sat.9am & 2pm; Sun. 10am & 3pm; BYES: 1/2-point bye
Trophies to top Under 2000, Under 1900, Under 1800. Reserve Section: may be taken for any Round; limit of 2 half-pt. byes allowed, but must
(minimum two) finishers from each school per section. K-6 Championship Trophies to top Under 1600, Under 1500. Booster Section: Trophies to commit to any byes prior to the start of Round 3. U.S. JUNIOR BLITZ
first place individual and team, including ties, will be the National Ele- top Under 1200, Under 1100, Under 1000, Under 900, Under 800. EF: EVENT: Sat., 6/18, 1st Round at 7pm. 5DSS, G/5 d0 – USCF Blitz Rated
mentary School Champion. Schedule: Opening ceremony Fri. 12:30 pm. $49, if postmarked by May 16. EF at site $60 cash. Byes: 3 half-point (June 2016 Supplement Blitz Ratings used). Two Sections Only: U21,
Rds.: Fri. 1 pm and 7 pm, Sat. 9 am, 2 pm and 7 pm, Sun. 9 am-2 pm. byes allowed in rounds 1-5. Sets and clocks NOT provided. Entries: to U11. PRIZES: Trophies to top 3 in each section. Blitz EF: $15 by 6/8;
Awards Ceremony Sun., approx. 7 pm. Special Schedule for K-1 Aaron Kiedes, 4 Seymour Terrace, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Call 973- $20 thereafter and at site. ENTRIES: On-line registration, printable
Rounds: Fri. 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm, Sat. 9:30 am, 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm, 343-3260 for information or email akiedes@[Link]. Entries must entry form, and more detailed info at [Link] or mail
Sun. 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun., approx. 5:30 pm. include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email entry form to Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS
EF: $50/participant postmarked or online by 4/4, $70 postmarked or address, phone number, Section and entry fee. Checks made out to 38654. Info or Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971. Major credit
online by 4/25, $85 online by 5/4, $90 on site; $5.00 extra for all phone NJSCF. No phone entries. Online entries $52 at [Link] after cards accepted (no checks at site). Please bring your own chess boards,
registrations; $20 fee for roster or section changes after 4/25 or any 4-15-16 until 5-26-16 at midnight. W. sets and clocks; chess vendor will be on site. FIDE.
onsite changes. Onsite registration Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM & Fri. 8 AM -11
AM. Players who register or change sections after 11 am on Friday will JUNE 16-19, LOUISIANA US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
receive a 1/2-point bye for Rd. 1. Players must disclose any other, non- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 JUNE 22-23, NEVADA
USCF, over-the-board (OTB) ratings. Awards: Trophies to top individuals 2016 U.S. SENIOR OPEN TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)
& top teams in each section. Every player receives a commemorative 6SS, G/120 i30 (Game in 2 hours with 30-second increment.) USCF and 2016 U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN
item! Full list of trophies on tournament Info Page. Side Events: Bug- FIDE rated using FIDE Rules. Open to all players age 50+ by start date 5SS, G/90 +30. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise
house: Thurs. 11 am, Reg. onsite only Thurs. 9 -10 am, $25/team. Blitz of tournament (6/16/2016). SIDE EVENT: 2016 U.S. Senior Blitz Tour- Rd., 89109. $$2,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund. $500-300-200, U2000
Sections: K-6 and K-3, Thurs. 5 pm, Reg. onsite until 4 pm. Blitz EF: $15 nament: 5-min. Blitz Tournament on Sat., 6/18, at 8pm (details below). $200, U1800 $200, U1600 $200, U1400 $200, U1200 $200. EF: $50 by
by 4/25, $20 after or at site. Class trophies will be awarded in main Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062, 6/3, $70 later. REG.: 9-9:30 a.m. RDS.: 10-2:30-7, 10-2:30. 1/2 point bye
event and in Blitz. Full list of trophies on tournament Info Page. Team Ph: 504-469-5000 (hotel is directly across from the New Orleans Int’l. available in any round (limit 1). HR $69 ($89 Friday and Saturday nights).
Rooms are limited. Contact Susan Kantor at 931.787.1234 ext. 136 or Airport with free hotel/airport shuttle service). HR: $117 for single, (800) 732-7117 – be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. This event kicks off
by email: skantor@[Link]. Questions: Susan Kantor at 931.787.1234 double, triple or quad – mention Cajun Chess Tournament and reserve the LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL on Wednesday
ext. 136. Entries: U.S. Chess Federation, Attn.: 2016 Elem Championship, by May 23 to assure group rate. Free parking and free basic internet in before the National Open. ENT Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925,
P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or online at [Link]/tour- each room. Ratings used will be from June 2016 USCF Supplement. Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or [Link]. com. FIDE.

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ANNUAL U.S. OPEN
July 30-August 7, 2016
Marriott Indianapolis East, 7202 East 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219

Guest Rooms: Indianapolis Conference Center (formerly La $50,000 in prizes based on 500 paid entries, else proportional,
Quinta Inn & Suites), 7304 East 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219, $40,000 (80% of each prize) minimum guaranteed. See TLA for
HR: $84, Call (317) 359-1021, mention “US Chess”; Fairfield Inn full details.
& Suites, 7110 East 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219, HR: $99, Call
(317) 322-0101, mention “US Chess.” Free parking - All three Entry Fee: Online, $145 by 6/20. See TLA for other entry
hotels are next to each other (Marriott at the center) and share options, deadlines, and rate increases. Many other scholastic events,
same parking lot. Reserve by July 1 or rate may increase. championships, side events, and US Chess meetings!

Please check the U.S. Open website often for updates,

new information, corrections and other useful documents! (Coming soon)
[Link]/tournaments/2016/usopen/
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An American Classic! for all ages on Thursday. U.S. Women’s Open Wednesday and Thursday. at 7 PM, except Rd. 9, 3 PM 8/7. 6-Day Option: 40/90, SD/30; inc. 30.
A Heritage Event! Walter Browne Memorial Blitz Thursday 7:30 p.m. U.S. Game/10 7 PM 8/2, 12 NOON & 7 PM 8/3-8/5, 7 PM 8/6, 3 PM 8/7. 4-Day
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Championship Monday morning. Youth Tournaments Friday, Saturday Option: Rds. 1-6: G/60 d5; then 40/90, SD/30; inc. 30. 12 NOON, 3 PM,
JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, NEVADA & Sunday. Blitz Tournaments Saturday & Sunday. Poker Tournament 7 PM, 10 PM 8/4; 12 NOON, 3 PM, 7 PM 8/5; 7 PM 8/6; 3 PM 8/7. All
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) Thursday afternoon. Don’t be shut out — make your reservations schedules merge after Round 6 & compete for same prizes. Projected
2016 NATIONAL OPEN early and be sure to ask for the CHESS rates — $69 single or double prizes: Top places $8000-4000-2000-1500-1000-800-600-500, clear win-
6-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30 (2-day rounds 1-3 and unrated G/40 +5). ($89 Friday and Saturday nights) guarantees a premium room with new ner or playoff $200 bonus. If tie for first, top two on tiebreak play
Westgate Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas 89109. furniture, refrigerator, flat screen TV and more. The optional resort Armageddon game (White 5 minutes, 2-sec delay, Black 3 minutes, 2-
$100,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund will not be reduced! In 8 sections, package including access to the Fitness Center, free WI-FI, and more sec delay and gets draw odds) for bonus and title. Class Prizes: Top
top 2 FIDE rated. Open: $8,000-4,000-2,000-1,000-600-500-400-300- is substantially discounted for our group. Cutoff for special hotel rate is Master (2200-2399) $2500-1200-800-500, Expert (2000-2199) $2500-
300-300, top under 2500 $2,500, top under 2400 $2,400, EXTRA $2,500 June 3rd. (800) 732-7117 or [Link]/hotel. 1200-800-500, Class A (1800-1999) $2500-1200-800-500, Class B
for perfect score. The winner of the Open section also receives a replica ENT Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925, (1600-1799) $2500-1200-800-500, Class C (1400-1599) $2000-1000-
of the Edmondson Cup. Under 2300: $6,000-3,000-1,500-750-400-350- on line at [Link]. Info: (702) 930-9550 and 600-400, Class D (1200-1399) $1500-700-500-300, Class E or below
300-250-250-250. Under 2100: $6,000-3,000-1,500-750-400-350-300- leave a message. FIDE. (under 1200) $1500-700-500-300, Unrated $800-400-200. Half-Point
250-250-250. Under 1900: $5,000-2500-1250-600-350-300-250-250- JUNE 27, NEVADA Byes: must commit before Round 4; up to 3 byes allowed for 2000/up,
250-250. Under 1700: $4,000-2,000-1,000-500-300-250-250-250-250-250. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) 2 byes for 1400-1999, one bye for Under 1400/Unr. Limit 1 bye in last
Under 1500: 3000-1500-700-350-300-250-250-250-250-250. Under 2016 U.S. GAME/10 CHAMPIONSHIP (QC) two rounds. Zero-point byes are always available in any round if requested
1300: $2000-1,000-500-300-250-250-250, top under 1000 (no provisional) 8SS, G/10 +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise at least two hours before the round(s) in question. Entry Fee: Online,
$900. Unrated or Provisional Under 1000: 3 schedules with 6 rounds Road, 89109. $7,500 Prize Fund based on 100 paid entries, $5,000 $145 by 6/20, $165 by 7/18, $185 after 7/18. By mail, $147 postmarked
per day $200-125-75 each day plus $300 overall (best 2 results). Plus Guaranteed. $1800-900-600, U2400 575, U2250 550, U2100 525, U1950 by 6/20, $167 postmarked by 7/18, $187 after 7/18; do not mail after
Score Bonus ($12,000 guaranteed) in addition to any other prizes, 500, U1800 475, U1650 450, U1500 425, U1250 400, U1000 300. Must 7/25! By phone, $150 by 6/20, $170 by 7/18, $185 after. No phone
every player with 3-1/2 points or more wins a $50 gift certificate. Plus be 3 players eligible for each prize awarded. EF: $69 by 6/3, $79 by entries after 7/29 (by the close of business at the Office)! At site, all
score certificates will be awarded on site only. Players age 14 and 6/22, $100 later. REG.: 8:30-9 a.m. Rd. 1 at 10 a.m. — finish by 2:30 $190; Free entry for GMs and WGMs for main event. All entries must
under are eligible for best game prizes including the Freddie Award p.m. Higher of regular or quick rating used. 1/2 point bye available in be made at least two (2) hours prior to the player’s first game. Current
and $400 in cash prizes (donated by Fred Gruenberg). Mixed Doubles: any round (limit 2). HR: $69 single or double ($89 Friday and Saturday US Chess membership required. July Rating Supplement used; unofficial
best male/female combined 2-player team score: $1,500-750-350-250- nights). (800) 732-7117 – be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. ENT: ratings (at least four games) used if otherwise unrated. CCA ratings
150. Teammates may play in different sections but must have average Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or used if above US Chess. Foreign player ratings: usually 100 points added
rating below 2200. The Freddie: Players age 14 and under are eligible [Link]. FIDE. to FIDE or FQE, 200+ added to most foreign national ratings, no points
for best game prizes including the Freddie Award and $400 in cash added to CFC. Highest of multiple ratings generally used. Entries: US
prizes (donated by Fred Gruenberg). Unrated players may play only in A Heritage Event! Chess, ATTN: 2016 US Open, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Online
Unrated or Open Section. Provisionally rated players may not win more US Chess Junior Grand Prix! entry available soon. Phone entry: 800.903.8723. Not FIDE rated, No
than 40% of top prize in any under section; balance goes to next player(s) JULY 30-AUG. 7, AUG. 2-7 OR AUG. 4-7, INDIANA cell phones. Bring a clock — none supplied. Sets/boards supplied for
in line. CCA minimum ratings or other ratings may be used if higher TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 tournament but not for skittles. Many meetings, workshops and seminars,
than US Chess June Supplement. EF: $225 by 6/3, $250 by 6/22, $280 117TH ANNUAL U.S. OPEN including: US Chess Committee Meetings 8/3-8/5, US Chess Awards
later. $40 less for seniors 65 and over. $125 less for players in only 1 Includes Traditional one game per day schedule (9 days), also 6-day Luncheon 8/6 NOON, US Chess Delegates Meeting 8/6-7. Many side
unrated schedule, $60 less for 2 schedules. Add $125 for adults rated slow-time control option, and 4-day option. 9SS, 40/90, SD/30; inc. 30 events and other championships, including: US National Blitz Cham-
under 2200 or juniors under 2100 playing in the Open Section. Reg 2 (4-day option, Rds. 1-6, G/60 d5). Playing and Meeting Areas: Marriott pionship 7SS Double, G/5 d0, Rd. 1 at 12 NOON 8/6; Weekend Swiss
p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday. Rds.: 11-5:30, 10-4:30, Indianapolis East, 7202 East 21st St., Indianapolis IN 46219. Guest 5SS, G/60 d5, 12-3 Sat 7/30, 10-12:30-3 Sun 7/31; US Open Scholastic
10-4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg.: 8:30-9 a.m. Saturday. Rds.: 10-12-2 then Rooms: Indianapolis Conference Center (formerly La Quinta Inn (see separate TLA for the Scholastic event); US Open Quads G/30 d5
merge with 3-day in round 4 at 4:30. Half point byes available in any & Suites), 7304 East 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219, HR: $84, Call except on Wed (G/60 d5) 12-1:30-3 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; Wed 10-12:30-
round; round 5 or 6 byes must be requested before the start of round 2 (317) 359-1021, mention “US Chess”. Fairfield Inn & Suites, 7110 3. US National G/15 Championship 12-1-2-3-4 Wed 8/3; US Open
and may not be cancelled. Chess sets and boards provided for tournament East 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219, HR: $99, Call (317) 322-0101, Bughouse Sat. 10:30 AM 7/30. 18th Annual Golf Tournament for
play only, not for skittles. Please bring digital chess clocks! The LAS mention “US Chess”. Free parking - All three hotels are next to each the US Open Chess Players, (see tournament website for details). US
VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL features the National Open, other (Marriott at the center) and share same parking lot. Reserve by Open Tennis Tournament (see tournament website for details). In
the U.S Game/10 Championship, the U.S. Women’s Open, the International July 1 or rate may increase. $50,000 in prizes based on 500 paid addition, three other championships will also take place: the 2016
Youth Championship, and other events. Many free extras and surprises! entries, else proportional, $40,000 (80% of each prize) minimum Denker Tournament of HS Champions (see website for participants’
Free parking. Free raffles with great prizes. Free GM Lectures. Free guaranteed. A one-section tournament with Class prizes. Top US player list), the 2016 Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions (see website
GM analysis of your games. Free Daily Bulletins and free commemorative not otherwise qualified qualifies for 2017 US Championship. Choice of for participants’ list) and the 2016 National Girls’ Tournament of
DVD mailed to all participants. Grandmaster Simuls and Chess Camp three schedules: Traditional: 40/90, SD/30; inc. 30. One round daily Champions (see website for participants’ list). Please check the US

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IN YOUR AREA?
WHY NOT ORGANIZE ONE?
Do you need to go out of town for tournament play?
Would you and others in your area like the convenience
of an occasional event closer to home? Organize one!
It’s not much work to hold a small tournament, and there
is little risk if you use a low-cost site and avoid guaranteed
prizes. You might even make a profit! Either a based-on
Swiss with projected prizes up to $500, a Quad format, or
a trophy tournament will virtually guarantee taking in
more in fees than you pay out in prizes.
The affiliation fee is just $40 a year. You will receive the
annual rating supplement and have access to the TD/Affil-
iate area of our website.
Remember, you can both run and play in a small event.
Many of them wouldn’t be held if the organizer/TD
couldn’t play.
Want to know more?
Contact Joan DuBois at
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Open website often for updates, new information and corrections US Chess Junior Grand Prix! before start of round 2. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am
and other useful documents! (Information webpage coming soon) APR. 16-17, COLORADO & ASAP. A percentage of the profits will be donated to one of Steve’s
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 favorite charities, St. Hubert’s Animal Shelter.

Grand Prix
2016 DENVER OPEN APR. 19, NEW YORK
5 round SS. TC: Sat, G/90 d5; Sun, G/90;inc30. Site: Embassy Suites TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
Southeast, 7525 E. Hampden Ave., Denver, CO 80231. Ph 303-696-6644. MARSHALL MASTERS
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Directions: 1 mile east of I-25 on Hampden. On the north side, behind a 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ players. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 GTD:
APR. 9, WISCONSIN Chase bank. Prizes: Open 1st, $700; 2nd, $400; 3rd, $200, u2100, $100 250-150-100. Top U2400 125, Top U2300 100, Biggest upset $25. EF:
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 u1950, $100. U1800 1st, $600; 2nd, $300; 3rd, $200; u1700, $100 u1600, $40, MCC Mbrs $30. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-
HALES CORNERS CHALLENGE XXIII $100. U1500 1st, $500; 2nd, $250; 3rd, $150; u1400,$100 u1300, $100; 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W.
4SS, G/60 d6. 2 Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600). Olympia u1200, $100. EF: $50 by 4/13/16, $55 at the door. DCC members; $40 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. [Link].
at any time. Prizes $4000 based on 125 entries. Special prizes-Caissa
Resort Hotel, 1350 Royale Mile Rd., Oconomowoc, WI 53066; 1-800- US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
Women’s Prize (WIM excluded) - sponsored by Ann Davies: Highest
558-9573 (mention Southwest Chess Club for $99 room rate). EF: score by a Woman $125; 2nd $75. All Females: $10 off entry fee. Reg.: APR. 21, 28, MAY 5, 12, 19, 26, NEW YORK
$40-Open, $30-Reserve, both $5 more after April 7. Comp EF for USCF 8-9:15 am. Rds.: Saturday; 10:00pm, 2:30pm, 7:00pm. Sunday; 9:00am, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20
2200+. $$GTD: Open: 1st-$325, 2nd-$175, A-$100, B & Below-$75;
Reserve: 1st-$100, 2nd-$75, D-$50, E & Below-$40. Goddesschess
3:00pm. Entries: Randolph G. Schine, 8101 E. Dartmouth Ave., #15, LONG ISLAND ILAN KREITNER MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT
Denver, CO 80231-4258. Ph 303-695-7839 or 720-300-7544. Email: ran- 6SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East
prizes for Females in addition to above prizes: Open: $50 per win/$25 dolphschine@[Link]. Make checks payable to: Denver Chess Club. Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all: $2000 GTD: $600-$400. Top U-2000,
per draw; Reserve: $20 per win/$10 per draw. Perfect Score Prizes for Preregister online at [Link]. A CSCA Tour event. USCF and U-1750, U-1500, U-1250/unr. $250 ea. EF (cash only): $50 LICC Mem-
Females: $80 in Open/$40 in Reserve. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.: 10-1- CSCA membership (in-state players) is required. Unrated players are bers, $60 Non-LICC members. Reg.: 6:45 – 7:25 PM. Adv. Ent: Cash
3:30-6. Entries/Questions to: Robin Grochowski, 3835 E. Morris Ave., eligible for any place prize in the Open section but are not eligible for only in person at the LICC any Thursday evening prior to rd. 1 (NO adv
Cudahy, WI 53110;414-861-2745. rgrochowski@[Link]. the Open under prizes. Unrated players in U1800 section will be restricted entry via mail, e-mail, or online). Rds.: 7:30 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. 2
APR. 9, NEW YORK to $150, and in the U1500 section, $100. Only one 1/2-point bye will byes 1-6 (rd. 6 bye decl. before rd. 3), No draws by agreement prior to
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) apply to a player’s final score regarding prize money. Last round bye Black’s 25th move, Rdm. pairings var. (within each score group) of the
17TH ANNUAL BRUCE BOWYER MEMORIAL will be scored as a ZERO point but will not be considered a withdrawal. SS used. Info: [Link].
2-hour notice required for each bye. 10 Embassy Suites rooms available
4SS, G/45 d10. **NEW LOCATION!** ESTONIAN HOUSE, 243 East 34th
at the special rate of $115 per night, if reserved by 3/18/16. The price A Heritage Event!
Street between Second and Third Avenues. 212.684.0336. **Note: Sat- includes: 1) a 2-room suite which comfortably sleeps 4, with a door US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
urday Grand Prix and Sunday Scholastic • Info: pbowyer@[Link] between the rooms. 2) a made-to-order gourmet breakfast for up to 4 APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, MASSACHUSETTS
or (Pat Bowyer) 516.641.4521. EF: $20. $$G: $250-$175-$125, U2200 people. 3) a “happy-hour from 5:30-7:30 pm, serving drinks and snacks. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED)
$100, U2000 $75, U1800 $60. Reg.: 10am-10:45. Rds.: 11-1:30-3:45- Special rate is available for Friday thru Sunday. Phone 303- 696-6644, 25TH ANNUAL EASTERN CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS
5:45pm. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), must commit by 1:30PM. Ent: and mention chess tournament. Join the DCC on or before the day of 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Host Hotel
Cks or MO payable to Pat Bowyer (be sure to specify “Grand Prix, Sat- the tournament and receive the discounted entry fee of $40. Side-Event: at Cedar Lake, 366 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-
urday”), c/o APS, 3500 North State Road 7, Ste 400, Lauderdale Lakes, WIM Mariam Danelia will be doing a 25-person simul on Friday evening- 90). Free parking. $$20,000 guaranteed prizes. Free lectures by IM
FL 33319. • NO door ents. You *MUST* bring clocks and sets, none 7pm, April 15, preceded at 6PM by a FREE lecture. Entry fee is $50, $40 Danny Kopec, Sat 9am & Sun 9am, also analysis in afternoons of games
will be provided. $$$ Payment & entries must be received by for DCC members. Combo fee for both the simul and the tournament: submitted by players. In 7 sections: Master (2200/up): $2000-1000-
Monday, April 1st at the latest. $85, $70 for DCC members. Prizes are $50 (draw) and $100 (win). 500-300, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak $100 bonus, top U2300 $800-400.
Expert (2000-2199): $1500-700-500-300. Class A (1800-1999/Unr):
A State Championship Event! Please bring clocks and sets, none provided.
$1500-700-500-300. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1500-700-500-300.
APR. 16, NEW HAMPSHIRE APR. 17, NEW JERSEY Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr):
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 $1000-500-300-200. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $500-250-150-100, tro-
NEW HAMPSHIRE QUICK CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 3RD ANNUAL STEVE FERRERO MEMORIAL GRAND PRIX phies to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Rated players may
8SS, G/25 d3. Holiday Inn Portsmouth, 300 Woodbury Ave., Portsmouth, 4SS, G/60 d5. Dean of Chess Academy, 3322 Route 22 West, Building play up one section. Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $150 in E,
NH 03801. EF: $20 postmarked by 9 April, $25 at site. Memb. Req’d: 15, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. GTD$$: Open: $200-$150- $300 D, $450 C or $600 B. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best
$8, Juniors $6. OSA. $$GTD: $200-100. U2000 $100. U1600 $100. Plaque $100-$100, U1700: $50 merchandise credit. U1300: $40 merchandise male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $600-
and $100 bonus to top finishing NH resident. Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Rds.: 10- credit. U1000: $30 merchandise credit. Pre-Entry: $45 ($35 members). 300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different
11-1-2-3-4-5:30-6:30. Byes available rounds 1-7, limit two. Must be Entries postmarked by 4/12/15 to Dean of Chess Academy, 3322 Route sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players
requested before round four. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, 22 West, Building 15, Suite 1501, Branchburg, NJ 08876 or enter online begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 4 sections
Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea relyea@[Link]. at [Link]. Onsite: $55 ($45 members). IMs and GMs EF: $115 online at [Link] by 4/20, $120 phoned to 406-896-
[Link]. W. free, early entry fee deducted from prize. One 1/2 point bye if requested 2038 by 4/18 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $118, 2-day $117 mailed

25th annual CHICAGO OPEN

May 26-30 (norms possible), 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, Memorial Day weekend
8 sections, prizes $100,000 unconditionally guaranteed!
Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, Wheeling IL - free parking, free lectures by GM John Fedorowicz
Open section, 5/26-30: 9 rounds, 40/2, SD/30, d10. Entry fee: $227 at [Link] by 5/25, $250 until 2
U2300 to U1300 section: 7 rounds, 5/27-30, 40/2, SD/30, hrs before rd 1 or at site 1 hr before. Open Sect $100 more for
d10 (3-day option 5/28-30, rds 1-2 G/60, d10; 2-day option US players not rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE. Senior
5/29-30, rds 1-4 G/30, d10). All merge & play for same prizes. 65/up $100 less, except U1000. Online $5 less to ICA
U1000 section: 7 rounds, 5/28-30 or 29-30, G/90, d10 (2- members. Mail, phone or titled: see [Link] or TLA.
day option, rds 1-4 G/30, d10). Under 1000 Section: $57 at [Link] by 5/25,
$80 online by 2 hours before rd 1 or at site until 1 hour before.
Open: $10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-600-500-400- $15 service charge for refunds.
400, clear or tiebreak first $300 bonus, top FIDE U2400/unr
$2000-1000. FIDE rated, GM and IM norms possible. 5-day schedule (Open only): enter Thu to 6 pm, rds Thu
Under 2300, Under 2100, Under 1900, Under 1700: Each 7 pm, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4.
$5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. 4-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): enter Fri to 6, rds Fri
Under 1500, Under 1300: Each $4000-2000-1000-700- 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4.
500-400-300-300-300-300. 3-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): enter Sat to 10 am,
Under 1000: $1000-500-300-200-200-150-150-100-100- rds Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4.
100, unr limit $200, trophy to first 10, top U800, U600, U400. 3-day schedule (U1000): enter Sat to 1 pm, rds Sat 2 &
Unrateds allowed only in Open, Under 2300, Under 2100 6, Sun 10, 2 & 6, Mon 10 & 2.
or Under 1000 sections. Unrated prize limit $1000 in U2100. 2-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): enter Sun to 9 am, rds
Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 4.
FIDE ratings used for Open, May official USCF for others. 2-day schedule (U1000): enter Sun to 9 am, rds Sun 10,
Unofficial web ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 2.
If any post-event rating posted 5/25/15-5/25/16 was Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (2 last 4 rds). Open must
more than 30 pts over section maximum, prize limit $1500. commit before rd 2, others rd 4.
Prize limits if under 26 lifetime games as of 5/16 official: Hotel rates: 1-4/rm $107, 800-937-8461, reserve by 5/12.
$1000 U1300, $1500 U1500, $2000 U1700, or $2500 U1900. USCF mem. required: see TLA or [Link].
Mixed Doubles prizes: $2000-1000-500-400-300. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.
Male/female, must average under 2200. Details in TLA. $2000 guaranteed blitz Sunday 10 pm.

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by 4/13, $130 at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. GMs free, Exchange Bank, 444 Aviation Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401. 4 Round 50 Capital Avenue SW, Battle Creek, MI 49017 *Ask for the Great
$100 deducted from prize. Class C or D EF: All $30 less than top 4 sec- Swiss, G/120 d5. In 3 Sections. Open: 4SS, G/120 d5, $$GTD: $250- Lakes Open Chess rate of $94. (Special chess rate available until April
tions EF. Class E EF: all $60 less than top 4 sections EF. No checks at 175. Reserve: 4SS, G/120 d5, Open to 1899 & under. $$GTD: $200-125. 22, 2016.) Parking is $8 per day w/unlimited in & out privileges. Free
site, credit cards OK. Online EF $5 less to MACA members; may Booster: 4SS, G/120 d5, Open to 1499 & under. $$GTD: $150-100. Unr. parking is available in local lots on weekends. To reserve a room at
join/renew at [Link]. Unofficial [Link] ratings usually must play in Booster Section. Unrated players winning prizes will only the hotel: [Link] or to reach hotel reservations call
used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine if receive half of the prize. ALL: EF: $35 advance until 4/20, $45 at site. (888) 622-2659. *NOTE: Room block is limited, so PLEASE reserve
paid with entry: Online at [Link], Adult $35, Young Adult $22, No phone or e-mail entries. $10 fee to play up a section. Reg.: 04/23 your room at the hotel promptly! CONTACT: For tournament regis-
Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult 8:30am-9:30am. Rds.: Sat 10, 3; Sun 10, 3. ENT: Paul Stagnoli, 4233 tration questions contact Holly Munsch at the Battle Creek Community
$25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60; not available in Master Section. 3- Kintyre Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95409-4127. INFO: (707) 478-4385 Foundation (269) 962-2181 or holly@[Link]. All chess
day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & paulgs@[Link]. [Link] Bring your own related questions may be directed to Tony Nichols, Tournament Director
3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 equipment, none provided. No Cell phones allowed. W. at sensie48910@[Link].
& 3:15. Byes: OK all, limit 2; Master must commit before rd. 2, others
before rd. 3. HR: $96-96-106, 800-582-3232, 508-347-7393, request APR. 23-24, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
chess rate, reserve by 4/8 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, MARYLAND
331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through 2016 SACRAMENTO SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30
[Link]. Ent: [Link] or Continental Chess, Box 8482, ROUNDS: 4. FORMAT: Swiss. RATING: Full-K. SITE: Courtyard Sacra- MARYLAND OPEN
Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: [Link], [Link], mento Rancho Cordova, 10683 White Rock Rd., Rancho Cordova, CA. 5SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30” incr, (Rnd. 1 G/90 +30” incr) (2-day schedule:
[Link], 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries ON-SITE REGISTRATION: 4/23 – 9:00 am - 9:45 am. ROUNDS: 4/23 & rds. 1-2 G/45+30”incr) U1300 & U1000 G/120 d5 (rds. 1-2 G/60 d5),
posted at [Link] (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tour- 4/24 – 10 & 3. TIME CONTROLS: 30/75 G/30 30 second increment. (U1300 3-day option rds. 1&2 G/120 d5). Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville
nament Saturday 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. SECTIONS: One Open section. ENTRY FEES: $65 postmarked by 4/18. Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. $$Based on score. 7 sections: Championship
$75 after 4/18. IMs/GMs free (entry fee deducted from any prize money (min. rating of 2000) FIDE rated: 5.0 =$1600, 4.5 =$800, 4.0=$450,
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! won). $5 discount to CalChess members. PRIZES: 1st Place $300, 2nd
APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, IOWA 3.5=$175, 3.0=$50 [min $1500 payout, top score group raised if less
Place $225 guaranteed, class prizes based on entries. HOTEL: Courtyard than $1500]. U2200: 5.0 =$1500, 4.5 =$700, 4.0=$350, 3.5=$150.
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 Sacramento Rancho Cordova, 916-638-3800, $99 on 4/22 and $119 on U2000: 5.0 =$1200, 4.5 =$650, 4.0=$325, 3.5=$125. U1800: 5.0=
10TH ANNUAL OKOBOJI OPEN, RESERVE (U1600) & BLITZ 4/23 (current as of 1/28/2016 and subject to change). ADVANCE $1200, 4.5 = $600, 4.0= $300, 3.5= $100. U1600: 5.0= $1000, 4.5=
Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center, 1405 Highway 71 S, Okoboji, ENTRIES & INFO: John McCumiskey (TD), e-mail: sactochess@sbc- $500, 4.0= $250, 3.5= $100. U1300 & U1000: 5.0= $500, 4.5= $250,
IA 51355. Okoboji Open: 5SS, Game/120 d5 (2 games at G/90 d5 if [Link]; phone: (916) 524-9479. Checks payable to Sacramento Chess 4.0= $125, 3.5= $50. If no 5-0 in section, then sole 1st @ 4.5 or
playing in 2 day option), EF: $50 ($40 jr. & sr.) if registered by 4/15/2016 Club and mailed to 6700 50th St., Sacramento, CA 95823-1306. Full flyer shared 1st at lower score receive bonus (added to score prize) -
or online by 4/20/2016; $60 cash or $65 check on site (GMs & IMs free and advance entries: [Link] under Weekend Championship: $300; U2200 $200, U2000 $150, U1800 & U1600: $100;
entry). $$b/30: $500-350-200(Gtd), U2000: $125, U1800:$115, U1600 : Events. OTHER INFO: Must be 50 years old on or before 4/23/2016.
100 each. Trophy to 1st place. 1 half point bye per player allowed if U1300 & U1000: $50. Unrated may not play in U1000 & U1300, limited
Wheelchair Access. 4/16 rating list only. Please bring clocks, chess to $400 in U1600. Sets and boards provided. Clocks provided in
requested in advance. State membership required, other states accepted. sets provided. 1/2 point byes available in any round and must be
Okoboji Reserve: 5SS, Game/120 d5 (2 games at G/90 d5 if playing in the Championship, U2200, U2000, and U1800 sections. Optionally,
requested before the completion of the previous round 1. Maximum pairings can be texted/emailed to your phone. Free Sunday morn-
2 day option), Open to 1599 & under. EF: $30 if registered by 4/15/2016 one 1/2 point bye per entry. 1/2 point byes for round 4 must be requested
or online by 4/20/2016; $40 cash or $45 check on site. $$b/20: $300- ing continental breakfast for players. Free parking for day guests.
prior to round 1 and may not be changed. EF: $99 by 4/15, $104 by 4/26, and $109 online only by 4/28, $120 at
175-125(Gtd), U1400 :$100, U1250: $75, U1000 $50. Trophy to 1st place.
1 half point bye per player allowed if requested in advance. Open and US Chess Junior Grand Prix! the door. Special EFs: $35 less for U1300 & U1000, GMs free, $50
Reserve Round Times : 2 day round times: April 23 9-1-4:30 April 24: APR. 23-24, TENNESSEE deducted from prize, IMs $45 off EF, $20 deducted from prize, HR:
$99, ($5 EF discount if staying at hotel). Rooms may not be avail after
9-2:30. 3 day round times: April 22: 6:00 April 23: 10-4:30; April 24: 9- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
4/15. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 6, Sun
2:30 (2 and 3 day options merge after round 2). Okoboji Blitz: 5SS, BLUFF CITY OPEN 9:30 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 2:15 & 6,
G/5 d0, EF: $10 if received by 4/15/2016 or online by 4/20/2016 - $15 5SS, G/120 d5. Site: Hyatt Plalce Memphis - Wolfchase Gallerica - 7905
on site. $$b/20: $75-$50. U1500,U1250,Unrated - $25. 4/22 at 9:30 pm Sun 9:30 & 3:30. U1300 & U1000 schedule Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11,
Giacosa Pl., Memphis, TN 38133. Tel: +1 901-371-0010. Fax: +1 901- 1:15 & 4:00, Sun 9:30 & 1:30. U1300 3-day schedule Reg. ends Fri 7
or 1/2 hour after finish of Open/Reserve first round. Rounds 2-5 ASAP. 371-9988 (ask for chess hotel rates). Prizes: $1700 based on 35: $500,
1/2 point bye any one round. ENT: Jodene Kruse, 934 6th St., Sibley, IA pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 4:00, Sun 9:30 & 1:30. Ent: MCA, 1827 Thornton
300, 200, 100, 75, 50. Class prizes: A, B, C, D $100 each, E $75. EF: Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. Detailed rules, more information and
51249, (712) 330-8254, jodene77@[Link]. Make checks payable Members $50 early Apr 15, $60 late. Non-members $55 early, $65
to S-O Chess Club/Jodene Kruse or pay online at [Link] registration at [Link]
late. Rds.: 9-2-7; 9-2. Apr 23 - Registration: 7:30am-8:45am.
[Link]/. INFO: Jodene Kruse. $79 Hotel rate, if reserved by March gpylant@[Link]; Join online: [Link]; Send mail US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
22nd, call 1-800-727-4561. entries to: MCC, P.O. Box 17864, Memphis, TN 38187. A State Championship Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, GEORGIA
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, FLORIDA TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40
APR. 23-24, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 2016 PHILLIP TAYLOR GEORGIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
23RD SPACE COAST OPEN 2016 ALEKHINE MEMORIAL
5SS, Top section FIDE rated (but USCF ratings used for pairings and (A sponsored event.) 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025,
prizes) at G/100+Increment 30. Lower sections G/120 d5. (2-day Rd. 2nd fl. 1 Open section. EF: $75; $55 LACC members; No prizes 1/2,
1 for all sections G/60 d5). International Palms Resort, 1300 N. Atlantic spouses/siblings 1/2, new members 1/2, Free new LACC Life members.
Ave. (Hwy A1A), Cocoa Beach, FL. $$15,000 b/200 pd., $10,000 Gtd. 6 Reg.: Sat 10-11:45 am. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Byes: Up to three CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE
Sections: Master/Expert: $1500+trophy-900-500-300, U2400 $1000+ 1/2-point byes available. Last Rd bye before 4 pm. 1-Day option I:
trophy, U2200 $1000+trophy-500-300. Class A: $1000+trophy-500- Visit [Link] for late news, hotel
Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: Play 1 day & get availability, results, games, minimum ratings, etc.
300-200. Class B: $1000+trophy-500-300-200. Class C: $800+trophy- three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: $$1,500 (b/45) $750 Gtd. 1st-3rd
400-250-150. Class D: $700+trophy-400-200-100. Class E / U1200: Enter tournaments at [Link].
$400-200-100 U2000: $100. U1800: $200-100-$50; U1600: $100-50-25; To receive our free email newsletter, see
$600+trophy-300-200-100, U1000 $300+trophy-200, U800 $200+tro- U1400: $100-50-25; U1200: Book prize. Info: Mick Bighamian: (310)
phy-100, trophies to top Brevard County scholastics players in K-3, K-5, chess [Link] or [Link].
795-5710; Mick@[Link] or [Link]. Parking: Most tournaments have alternate schedules
K-8, K-12, book to plus score not winning other prize. All: Rated players
Free on streets, BoA, or basement.
may play up one class only. Unr. may enter any section. Unr. may not with less or more days than below.
win over $300 or trophy unless place prize in Master/Expert section. APR. 29, NEW YORK Asterisk means full details in this issue-
Prizes for 1st-3rd brilliancy and biggest upset rds 1-4. EF: $99 via mail TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 otherwise, see future issues or our website.
or on-line by 4/15, $120 on-line by 7AM on 4/22 or at site (no credit MARSHALL $500 FIDE BLITZ (BLZ) Events in red offer FIDE norm chances.
cards at site); $20 less if Unr. or under age 18. Re-entry $50 by round 9-SS, G/3 +2 inc. FIDE Blitz rated. $500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, 4/22-24: Eastern Class Championships, Sturbridge MA*
3 (1/2 point Byes for earlier rounds). GM/IM free entry available on- U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & 5/20-22: New York State Open, Lake George NY*
line until 3/31, else $100 from prize. Special EF for Brevard County prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7- 5/26-30: Chicago Open, Wheeling IL*
students in any section: $25 on-line by 4/15, $30 on-line by 7AM on 7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at 6/17-19: Continental Class, Herndon VA*
4/22 or at site (counts as 1/4 entry for based on prize fund). Reg.: entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. [Link]. 6/30-7/4: World Open, Philadelphia PA*
ends 1 hr. before 1st rd. Rds.: Rd. 1 7pm Fri (2-day 10am Sat. at G/60
d5), Rds. 2-5 Sat. 1-7, Sun. 9-2:30. 1/2 point Bye available any round if US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 7/5-7: World Open Womens Champ, Philadelphia PA*
requested in advance and before round 2 (limit 2). Side events: Space APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, MICHIGAN 7/5-10: Philadelphia International, Philadelphia PA*
7/6-10: World Open Senior, Philadelphia PA*
Coast Open Blitz. 4-SS (2 games/Rd), G/5 d0. Prizes: Cash prizes based TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15
7/9-10: World Open Under 13, Philadelphia PA*
on entries. EF: $20. Rds. Sat. 12:30-6:30, Sun. 8:30-2:00. (i.e., Blitz 13TH ANNUAL GREAT LAKES CHESS OPEN - BATTLE CREEK,
7/15-17: Chicago Class, Wheeling IL*
rounds are prior to rounds 2-5 of main tournament). Other events: see MICHIGAN 7/15-17: Schenectady Open, Schenectady NY
[Link] HR: $97, Ocean view at the McCamly Plaza Hotel, 50 Capital Avenue, SW, Battle Creek, MI 7/22-24: Southern Open, Orlando FL*
$117, Loft $137, Ocean Suite $137. Resort fee $5.95. 800-206-2747 or 48017. 3 Sections OPEN, U1800, U1400, (Merge after Round 2) Up 7/22-24: Bradley Open, Windsor Locks CT*
321-783-2271, reserve by 4/8. Ent: Space Coast Chess Foundation, c/o to two 1/2pt byes-must be requested prior to the start of Rd.3. *OPEN 7/29-31: Manhattan Open, New York NY*
Harvey Lerman, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751 or [Link] section FIDE rated. USCF & State Membership required (can be 8/5-7: Northeast Open, Stamford CT*
[Link]/SCCF/SCO2016. Info only: Peter Dyson 321-452-9863, purchased on site) PRIZE FUND: $4,500 OPEN Section $2,250 (B/38, 8/12-14: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA*
peter200@[Link]. FIDE. W. min. 6per prize section): 1st, $900, 2nd $500, 3rd $350, Top X, Top 8/12-14: Cleveland Open, Cleveland OH
APR. 23, VIRGINIA A, U1800/UNR $250 each. U1800 Section $1200 (B/34, min. 6 per 8/12-14: Pacific Coast Open, Ontario CA*
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 prize section): 1st $500, 2nd $300, Top U1600, U1400/UNR $200 8/19-21: Southern Chess Congress, Atlanta GA
each. U1400 Section $800 (B/34, min. 6 per prize section): 1st
WALTER MUIR MEMORIAL 8/19-21: Central California Open, Fresno CA
$300, 2nd $200, Top E, U1000, U800/UNR $100 each. *UNR eligible 8/26-28: Atlantic Open, Arlington VA
3-Round Swiss System, Game/75 w/25 sec inc. Westhampton Christian
for TOP or UNRATED prizes ONLY. ENTRY FEES: Due by April 22, 8/26-28: Indianapolis Open, Indianapolis IN
Church, 2515 Grandin Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24015. PRIZES: Open
2016 (After April 22nd add $10) OPEN: 3 Day- $83, 2 Day- $82 (no Re- 9/3-5: New York State Championship, Albany NY
Section: $400-$200-$100-$75 based on 20 entrants. Top under 1600
entries) IM’s/GM’s FREE! ($80 EF deducted from prize) U1800 3 Day- 9/23-25: Hartford Open, Windsor Locks CT
$100, Top under 1200 $100. ENTRY FEE: If received by April 15, $45.00.
$63, 2 Day- $62, Re-Entry $40. U1400 3 Day- $53, 2 Day- $52, Re-
At site, $55.00. REGISTRATION: 8:30-9:30 am on 4/23. ROUNDS: 10- 10/5-10: Washington Chess Congress, Arlington VA
Entry- $35. TIME LIMITS: (Merge after Rd. 2) 3 Day-RD’s 1-3 G/120 10/7-9: Midwest Class, Wheeling IL
2-6. BYES: One 1/2 point bye available per tournament; must request
d5; RD. 4-5, 40/120, SD30 d5 2 Day-Rd’s 1-2, G/60 d5; RD. 3 G/120 10/28-30: Eastern Chess Congress, Basking Ridge NJ
before 1st round begins. ADVANCE ENTRIES: Roanoke Valley Chess
d5; 4-5 40/120, SD30 d5. REGISTRATION TIMES: 3 Day Fri. April 11/11-13: Kings Island Open, Blue Ash OH
Club, P.O. Box 4141, Roanoke, VA 24015. TD: Ray Megginson. (540)
29- 4:30pm-6:00pm, 2 Day Sat. April 30-9:00am-11:00am ROUNDS: 11/25-27: National Chess Congress, Philadelphia PA
761-2789. rmmegginson@[Link]. WEB PAGE: [Link].
(Merge after Rd. 2) 3 Day- Fri. 7pm, Sat. 12:00pm & 4:30pm, Sun. 12/26-29: North American Open, Las Vegas NV
com. (RVCC Special Grand Prix Points: 90.) W.
10am & 3:30pm. 2 Day- Sat. 11:30, 2:00pm & 4:30pm, Sun.10:00am,
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 3:30pm. ONLINE REGISTERATION: Online: [Link]/ For later events, see [Link].
APR. 23-24, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN glopen (beginning December 1st) or through The Battle Creek Community
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Foundation, 32 W. Michigan Ave., Suite 1, Battle Creek,Michigan 49017
11TH ANNUAL FRANK DOYLE OPEN (269) 962-2181 contact Holly Munsch. Lodging: McCamly Plaza Hotel,

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5-SS. Emory University, Cox Hall Ballroom, 569 Ashbury Cir., Atlanta, MAY 17, NEW YORK register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate
GA 30322. Prizes: $10,000 GUARANTEED. In five sections: Champi- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 pairings avoided but possible; prize limits do not apply to mixed doubles.
onship: $1000-500-300-150-125; u2100: $250-150-100. Under 2000: MARSHALL MASTERS Open EF for titled players: GMs free; $200 deducted from prize.
$900-500-300-150-125; u1850: $250-150-100. Under 1700: $900-500- 4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ players. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 GTD: IMs/WGMs $100; another $100 deducted from prize. Open entry fee,
300-150-125; u1550: $250-150-100. Under 1400: $900-500-300-150-125; 250-150-100. Top U2400 125, Top U2300 100, Biggest upset $25. EF: if rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE or foreign FIDE rated: $207 online
u1200: $250-150-100. Trophy and Title to top Georgian resident in each $40, MCC Mbrs $30. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- at [Link] by 3/21, $227 by 5/24, $250 at site, or online until
section. Scholastic: (2-day schedule only and no onsite registration!) 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 5 pm 5/26. Mailed by 3/21 $215, mailed by 5/13 $235. Phoned to 406-
In 2 sections: Under 1100: Trophies to top 5, top unrated, top girl. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. [Link]. 896-2038 by 3/21 $215, by 5/23 $235. US players not rated 2200/over
Under 850: Trophies to top 5, top unrated, top girl. Entry Fee: $93 all by USCF or FIDE: $100 more. U2300 to U1300 Sections EF: $207
sections but scholastic ($30) by 4/27; $99 at site. GM’s and IM’s free: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! online at [Link] by 3/21, $227 by 5/25, $215 phoned to 406-
$80 deducted from prize. Championship: FIDE rated. Must be rated over MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, NEW YORK 896-2038 by 3/21, $235 phoned by 5/23 (entry only, no questions),
2000. Time Controls: Championship: G/90 w/30 sec. inc., 2-day: G/90 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 4-day $214, 3-day $213, 2-day $212 mailed by 3/21, all $20 more mailed
d5. Other sections: G/120 d5, 2-day: G/90 d5. All: Reentry except Cham- 24TH ANNUAL NEW YORK STATE OPEN by 5/13. All $250 online until 2 hours before game or at site until 1 hour
pionship Section-$40. Byes available (limit 2), Rd. 5 is zero pt bye. Must 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Tiki Resort, before game. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Do not mail entry after
commit before 1st round. Must play in own section. 3-day schedule: 2 Canada St., Lake George, NY 12845. $$G 3000. Free lectures by IM 5/13. EF $100 less to seniors age 65/over, except in U1000 Section.
Registration: 5:30-6:30 p.m. sharp! Rounds; 7 p.m., 2:15 - 7, 10 - 3:30. Danny Kopec, Sat 9 am & Sun 9 am, also game analysis in afternoons. Under 1000 Section EF: $57 online at [Link] by 5/25, $65
2-day schedule: Registration 9:00-10 a.m. sharp! Round 1 at 10:30 In 4 sections. Open: $$ 400-200-100, top Under 2010/Unr $210-110, phoned to 406-896-2038 by 5/23 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $63,
a.m., then merges with 3-day. Info: gastatechamp@[Link] top Under 1810 $200-100. Senior, open to under 1910 or unrated born 2-day $62 mailed by 5/13, all $80 online until 2 hours before game or
or (478) 973-9389 (American Chess Promotions). Enter: [Link]. before 5/22/66. $$ 300-150-70, top Under 1710 $140-70. Under 1610: at site until 1 hour before game. No checks at site, credit cards OK.
$$ 240-120-60, Under 1410 $120-60, unrated limit $150. Under 1210: Online or mailed EF $5 less to ICA members; join at [Link]. An
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $100-50, trophies to top 3, 1st U1000, U800, U600, Unr. Mixed doubles ICA Tour Event. Special 1 yr US Chess dues with magazine if paid
APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN bonus prize: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among with entry: Online at [Link], Adult $35, Young Adult $22,
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) all sections: $200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult
BAY AREA CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Open to Open.
1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. 5SS, G/90+30, 2-day rds. 1-2 both players begin round 2. Top 3 sections EF: $79 online at chessac- 5-day schedule (Open only): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 12
G/60 d5. Park free. Prize: 5,000 b/90 (60% guar). 3 sects: 2000+ (FIDE) [Link] by 5/18, $85 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 5/16 (entry only, no & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 4-day schedule (U2300 to
$1,000-500-200, u2300: 250-125-100. 1600-1999: $700-300-100, u1800: questions), 3-day $83, 2-day $82 mailed by 5/11, $90 online until 2 U1300): Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, Rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon
200-100, u1600: $700-300-100 u1400: 125-100, u1200: 100. Unr max hours before round 1 or at site. Under 1210 Section EF: all $40 less 10 & 4. 3-day schedule (U2300 to U1300): Reg. ends Sat 10 am, Rds.
$100 exc Open. Apr 16 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: F 6:30-6:45p & Sa 9:30- than top 3 sections EF. All: Advance or online entry $7 less to NYSCA Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4. 2-day schedule (U2300 to
9:45a. Rds.: F 7p, Sa 10a, 3p Su 10a 2:30p. (2-day Sa 10a 12:30 & merge). U1300): Reg. ends Sun 9 am, Rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 4.
EF: 99, Econ EF: 79 w 60% prz, after 4/25 +20. Playup +35. Rated members (NYSCA dues $12/year with 2 issues Empire Chess, $20/year 3-day U1000 schedule: Reg. ends Sat 1 pm, Rds. Sat 2 & 6, Sun 10, 2
2250+ $0 by 4/18 (prize - EF). Info: [Link] with 4 issues, may be paid with entry fee). No checks at site, credit & 6, Mon 10 & 2. 2-day U1000 schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 9 am, Rds.
cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry- Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 2. 4-day, 3-day & 2-day schedules
APR. 30, PENNSYLVANIA online at [Link], Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. merge & compete for same prizes. Byes: OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic rds.), Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. Hotel rates:
2ND ANNUAL LVCA BRUCE ALBERSTON MEMORIAL $1050 $17. Re-entry $40, not available in Open Section. GMs, IMs & WGMs $107-107-107-107, 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 5/12 or
GTD-RBO free, $60 deducted from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633,
5SS, G/30 d5. College Hill Moravian Church, 72 W. Laurel St., Bethlehem, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 or reserve car online through [Link]. Foreign player ratings:
PA. 2 Sections: Open: $350-$250-$150, U2100/Unr U1900-U1600- am, rds. Sat 11, 2 &, 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byes OK all, must See [Link]/[Link]. US player ratings: May
U1300 $75 each. U1200 Scholastic: Trophies:1st, 2nd, 3rd, U900, Unr. commit before rd. 2; limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye if under 1810/unr in Open). official ratings used; FIDE ratings used for Open Section. Unofficial
EF: $30 by 4/25, $35 CASH on site. GM/IM free; $30 from prize. Sched- HR: $80-80, call 518-668-5744 Mon-Fri 9 am-5pm, reserve by 4/30 or [Link] ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules:
ule: Reg ends Sat 10:45 am. Rds.: Sat-11,12:30, 2:30, 4, 5:30. 1/2 point rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, 1) Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested
byes: limit 2. Info: [Link], 484-866-3045. Checks or reserve car online through [Link]. Unofficial [Link] by Director. See also [Link]/[Link]. Ent: Continental
payable to: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., Fl. 1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Ent: [Link] or Con- Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: [Link], chess-
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! tinental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: [Link]. [Link], [Link], 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for
APR. 30-MAY 1, TEXAS com, [Link], 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. refunds. Advance entries posted at [Link] (online entries
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) Advance entries posted at [Link] (online entries posted posted instantly). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.
2016 DCC FIDE OPEN VI instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, reg. by 9:15 pm. MAY 27, NEW YORK
5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richard- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
son, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Open: $$875G. FIDE MAY 21-22, OKLAHOMA MARSHALL $500 FIDE BLITZ (BLZ)
and US Chess rated but uses FIDE rules. Use US Chess ratings and TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. $500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200,
rules for pairings and for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time 1ST NORMAN CHESS FESTIVAL AT THE UNIV OF OKLAHOMA U2000, U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF:
is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Note that - NORMAN — 5-SS $30, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-
Foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st round G/90+30 spm; $$G $1,350; 2nd floor Heritage & Frontier Rooms, OU 8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th
in order to play. Note that USA Players with no FIDE ID must disclose Student Union, OU Campus, Norman, OK. EF: Open $50; Reserve $40; St., NYC. 212-477-3716. [Link].
their email address. $$ $500-$250-$125. EF: $80, Senior/Birthday during U-1200 $20 (deduct $10 from any if envelope postmarked on or before
tournament/Additional Family Member $55. Small appearance fee to A Heritage Event!
May 17th). Reg.: 9-9:45 Sat AM; Rds.: 10-2:30-7; 9-1:15. All Three Sec- US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
the First three GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds to get
appearance fee (appearance fee might be deducted from prize). Reserve: tions USCF Rated: Open - $G 1st $300 U-2100 $150-100; U-1900 A State Championship Event!
$150-100; U-1700 $G: 1st: $200-100; U-1400 $100; U-1200 + UNR
Open to players rated below 2000 USCF. This section is not Fide Rated
(6-SS) $150; more $$ if entrees permit; Time Control for U-1200 is MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, TEXAS
but is US Chess rated and uses US Chess rules. EF: $40. The Reserve
G/50+15 and will begin at 10 – 1 – 4 – 7 and Sunday at 9 – Noon; 1 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)
give back 10% in prizes and if at least 8 paid entries and if there is a
half pt bye; commit before Sat 9 PM. Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis St., Still- 71ST ANNUAL TEXAS STATE AND AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS
clear winner, then that winner receives free entry to next DCC Fide 7SS. DFW Airport Marriott South, 4151 Centreport Dr., Fort Worth, TX
Open. In the reserve section, Tournament reserves the right to use water, OK 74074. FKimBerry@[Link], [Link], [Link]
[Link]/org/chess/OU_Tournament Free parking in cov- 76155. $$ 8,350 b/175, full entries in Championship and Amateur sec-
Fide rules on electronic devices and on starting White’s clock at start tions, one scholastic side event that doesn’t count toward base.
of a round and to use FIDE pairing rules. Both: Reg.: Saturday from ered garage next to Union. GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs pay no EF but EF
$$ will be deducted from their $$ prizes if any. Championship: This section is FIDE rated and uses FIDE rules. The
9:45–10:15 am. Rds.: Sat 10:45 am-3:10pm-7:16pm, Sun 9:45 am- tournament will use USCF ratings for pairings and prize purposes. Must
2:10pm. One half point Bye allowed if requested before end of round An American Classic! be rated 2000 or above by either USCF or Fide to play in this section.
rd. 2 and before getting full point bye. Withdrawals and zero point last A Heritage Event! Defending Texas State Amateur Champion may also play in this section.
round byes are not eligible for prizes. Note that house players (if US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Texas Scholastic High School Champions may also play in this section.
required) must pay $5 per round and be US Chess members. ENT: MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, ILLINOIS Foreign unrateds may play in this section and at TDs discretion may
Make/mail Checks payable to Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) be required to play in Championship section. G/90 with 30 sec. increment.
2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036-4719. Info: 214-632-9000, 25TH ANNUAL CHICAGO OPEN
info@[Link]. FIDE. Foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID number before 1st round
Open Section, May 26-30: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10, GM & IM norms in order to play in Championship section. Default late forfeiture time is
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! possible, FIDE rated. Under 2300 through Under 1300 Sections, May one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. $$ 1,000-500-
MAY 1, NEW JERSEY 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30: 7SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 250, 2200-2399 $750, U2200 $750. Amateur: U2000 & unrated. Rds.
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 G/60 d10; 2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Under 1000 Section, May 1-7 G/90 with 30 sec increment. $$ 800-400-200. B $$ 600-300-150, C
ERNESTO LABATE MEMORIAL GRAND PRIX 28-30 or 29-30: 7SS, G/90 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). 500-250-125, U1400 $500-250-125, U1200 $400, U1000 $300 Unrated
4-SS. G/61 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. 2 Sections: Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheel- $200. Both: TCA membership required. Other states accepted. EF: $88
Open, U1800. Open: EF $40, $35 members. Prize Fund $836 b/24 paid ing, IL 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, if received by 5/19, else $99. $80 Junior(U19) if received by 5/19 else
section entries. Will not be reduced below 70%. Prizes: $240-200-160. I-94 east to Lake Cook Rd. to US-45 south.) Free parking. Free lectures $90 (juniors count as 90% toward base), Senior (over 65)/Handicapped/
U2201 $81, U2000 or unrated $80. Top-scoring female $75. U1800: EF and analysis of your games by GM John Fedorowicz. $100,000 guar- additional family participant $52 if receive by 5/19 else $65
$25, $20 members. Prize Fund $370 b/24 paid section entries. Prizes: anteed prize fund. In 8 sections (unrated allowed only in Open, U2300, (Senior/Handicap/ Additional family participant counts 60% toward
$100-75, U1600 $51, U1400 $50, U1200 $49, Top-scoring female $45. U2100 or U1000). Open: $10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-600-500- base). Add $5 for CC phone entries; pre-reg requires pre-payment.
Register: 9:30-9:50 a.m. Rounds: 10:00 a.m., 12:34, 2:56 and 5:18 p.m. 400-400, clear or tiebreak winner bonus $300, top FIDE Under 2400/Unr After 5/24 all registration and changes on site only; all changes including
Byes: 1 per player allowed. Must declare before round 3. If you arrive $2000-1000. FIDE rated, GM and IM norms possible. Under 2300:
$5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. Under 2100: $5000- withdrawals, $10 after 5/24. 4 day: Reg. Friday 5/27, 6:15 pm-7:15.
after 9:50 you will receive a 1st round bye. Note: Unrated adults must Rds. Fri: 7:45, Sat: 2:45 pm - 7:30, Sun: 11:00 am - 5:15 pm, Mon: 9:30
play in the Open Section. Info: westfieldchessclub@ [Link]. 2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300; unrated limit $1000. Under
1900: $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. Under 1700: am - 2:15 pm. 3 day: Reg. Sat. 5/28, 9-9:30 am, Rd. 1 at 10 am then
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. Under 1500: $4000- merge with 4 day. Foreign Unrated must play in Championship section.
MAY 14-15, WISCONSIN 2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300-300. Under 1300: $4000-2000- Registrations that do not indicate 4 or 3 day schedule will be put in the
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 1000-700-500-400-300-300-300-300. Under 1000: $1000-500-300-200- 3 day. HR: $94/94/94/94, $94 rate includes up to four continental
2016 ARPAD ELO 200-150-150-100-100-100, unrated limit $200, trophies to first 10, top breakfast per room per day, can upgrade to full breakfast for $5 per
Chula Vista Resort, 2501 River Rd., Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965. 855- U800, U600, U400, Unrated. Prize limits: 1) If any post-event rating person, 817-358-1700 or 800-228-9290 reserve by 5/20 and ask for
388-4782, HR: $85 (mention chess). In 3 Sections, Open: EF $45 received posted 5/25/15-5/25/16 was more than 30 points over section maximum, Dallas Chess Club rate. After 5/20 chess rate may not be honored.
by 5-12, $5 more at site. $$b/25 $400-$225-A $150- U1800 $140. prize limit $1500. 2) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of Free Parking. Up to two 1/2 pt byes available if requested before end
Reserve(U1800): EF $30 received by 5-12, $5 more at site. $$b/25 5/16 official list cannot win over $1000 in U1300, $1500 U1500, $2000 of rd. 2 and before receiving full point bye, but byes for both rds. 6
$110-$95-C $75-U1400 $75. RBO: (U1200) $15 received by 5-12, $5 U1700, or $2500 U1900. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next AND 7 not permitted. K-12 Scholastic on Saturday, 5/28. 5-SS, Rds.
more at site. 1st $50, trophies to 1-2-U900-U700. TC: RD. 1 G/90 d10, player(s) in line. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female com- G/30 d5, EF: $29 by 5/19, $45 after; Pre-reg. requires pre-payment.
RDS. 2-5 30/90, SD/60 d10. RDS.: 10-2:00-7:30, 10-3:30. ENT: Guy bined 2-player “team” score: $2000-1000-500-400-300. For Open Section, After 5/24 all registration and changes on site only; all changes $10
Hoffman, 1305D Tompkins Dr., Madison, WI 53716, 920-279-0701. INFO: only rounds 1-7 counted towards mixed doubles. Team average must after 5/20. No refunds after 5/24, $10 handling fee for refunds before
schachfuhrer@[Link]. [Link]. WCA Tour Event! W. be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must 5/24. Entries do not count toward base in Championship and Amateur.

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Registration 8:15-8:45 am, Rd. 1 at 9:30 am, rest ASAP with small $54 for 2-day if mailed by 5/23 or online by 5/26, $70 at site. GMs and except for U1000 section. Book Vendor on site will have supplies, sets,
lunch break. Sections: K-12 Championship and K-12 U1000. Prizes: IMs free. $25 discount to players in U1500 sect. rated under 1000 or clocks, books, software, accessories for sale. *U1000 Section (1 day
Trophies to top 12 individuals, top five teams in each section. K-12 unrated. 3-day Schedule: Reg. Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Rds. Sat. 10:30 only): Sat, 6/4. 4-SS. EF by Tues, 5/31: $25; add $10 after. TL: G/30
U1000 also top three unrateds. Medals to those who do not win a & 5, Sun. 10:30 & 5, Mon. 10 & 4. 2-day Schedule (U2100 to U1500 d5. RDS.: 11:30-1:30-3:00-4:30. REG.: 8:30-10am. $$: Trophies for
trophy. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn only): Reg. Sun. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Rds. Sun. 10:30, 1, 3 & 5, Mon. 10 & 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Top U800, U600, U400. LODG/DIR: Edward Village-
Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: Barb Swafford, 214-632-9000, info@dal- 4. Schedules merge in round 4. Byes: 1-6, limit 2, rounds 4-6 must Michigan Hotel (formerly the Royal-Dearborn Hotel and Convention
[Link] [Link] W. FIDE. commit before rd. 2. Massachusetts Blitz Championship: Sun. 5/29, Center and the ADOBA Hotel), 600 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, MI
5SS (dbl), G/5 d0. Blitz rated but higher of blitz and regular ratings 48126. Located N. of Michigan Ave., S. of Hubbard St, E. of Evergreen
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! used for pairings and prizes. EF $10 if playing in main tnmt., else $15. Rd., W. of Southfield Rd. For maps, go online to: [Link]
MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, VIRGINIA 75% of EFs returned as prizes. Reg. ends 9:15 p.m., 1st rd. at 9:30 p.m., or [Link]. Guest Room Rate: $102 by May 2nd, after if
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) others ASAP. Bye allowed 1st rd. Scholastic Sections: K-12 U1500 rooms are still available. Reserve online at reservationsdearborn@
4TH CHERRY BLOSSOM CLASSIC and K-12 U800 on Sat. 5/28, K-3 U1000 and K-3 U400 on Sun. 5/29, K- [Link] or call (313) 592-3622. Ask for the Late Spring
Marriot Dulles Airport Hotel, 45020 Aviation Dr., Dulles, VA 20166. A 6 U1400 and K-6 U600 on Mon. 5/30. Each is 4SS, G/30 d5. EF: $20 if Chess Rate. Entries & Info: Mrs. Marcie Kahn, All The King’s Men,
VCF Cup Event. 5 Sections - 7-SS in 4 sections (4-day or 3-day): Open, mailed by 5/23 or online by 5/26, $25 at site. Reg. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., at (586) 558-4790 or Dr. Ed Mandell at (248) 635-2375 (Cell). Email:
U2200, U1900 and U1600; 6-SS in U1300 (2-day only – Sat and Sun). 1st rd. at 11 a.m., others ASAP. Trophies to top 3 in each sect. Medals allthekingsmench@[Link]. CELL PHONE/HEADSET RULES: Cell
Open & U2200 FIDE Rated - Strictly follows FIDE Laws of Chess; USCF to players scoring 3+ points and not winning a trophy. All: MACA mem- phones cannot be on your person while in tournament room. They
Ratings used for Pairings and Prizes in all sections. Prizes $$7500 bership required for Mass. residents ($12 adult, $6 jr. U18, add $8 for may be in your closed bag or backpack in off or in silent mode.
b/140 (re-entries count as half, U1300 count as 3/4 entry), Open optional Chess Horizons subscription). MACA Annual Meeting: Mon. INFRACTION: deduct 1/2 the remaining time or game forfeiture if
Section $2400 Unconditionally Guaranteed, Minimum $5970 GTD 5/30 at 9:30 a.m. HR: $119-119 standard, 149-149 deluxe, reserve by less than 10 minutes remaining on clock; automatic forfeiture for
(70% each prize gtd in Other Sections). Open: (100% GTD) $1000-500- 5/4 and mention chess tnmt. 508-460-0700 or 888-543-9500. Ent: 2nd infraction. Spectators will be subjected to expulsion for the
300-150 U2300 $300-150. Minimum USCF/FIDE 2100 Rating (Juniors/K-12 payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt. 12, remainder of the event for any offense. Headphones cannot be
Min 2000) to play in Open Section. U2200: $800-400-200 U2000 $300- Nashua, NH 03062, or enter online (PayPal) at [Link]. used if opponent objects for any reason and cannot be used in
150. USCF/FIDE Minimum 1800 to play in U2200 Section. U1900: Info: send email to info@[Link] or call 603-891-2484. Day of the last round by players with a plus score. Player must be willing
$600-300-150 U1700 $200-100 Unrated limit $200. U1600: $500-250- the tournament call 603-557-1732. W. to present same to TDs for examination at any time. Failure to do
125, U1400 $150-75 Unrated limit $150. U1300: $400-200-100 U1100 so will result in removal from tournament without refund. Rules
$100 Unrated limit $100. Entry Fee: All Sections except U1300 $89 MAY 29, ILLINOIS
Posted at Site.
by May 13, $94 by May 20, $99 by May 26, $104 later and at site. Re- TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)
entry $52 for all players, except no re-entry in FIDE Sections. GMs free; CHICAGO OPEN BLITZ (BLZ) A Heritage Event!
IMs/WGMs $10 less; FMs/WIMs $20 less; $10 less to seniors age 5SS, G/5 d0, double round, 10 games. Westin North Shore Hotel (see US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
65/over & Siblings, except in U1300 Section. U1300 Section entry fee Chicago Open). $$ 2000 guaranteed: $400-200-100, U2300/Unr $220- JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, OHIO
$20 less. Time control: Open/U2200/U1900/U1600: 4-day Schedule: 110, U2100/Unr $200-100, U1900 $180-90, U1700 $150-70, U1500 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED)
May 27-30: 7SS 40/90;SD/30;+30sec inc. 3-day Schedule: May 28-30 $120-60. EF: $40 by 7 pm 5/29, $50 by 9:30 pm 5/29. GMs free; $40 2016 GEM CITY OPEN - HERITAGE EVENT
Rd. 1 G/45;+30, Rds. 2-3 Sat G/90;+30, Rds. 4-7 Sun/Mon 40/90; from prize. Enter at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9:30 pm, rds. 10 5-SS, 40/90, SD/60 d5 (2-day schedule, rd. 1 G/90 d5) at Dayton Chess
SD/30;+30sec inc. U1300 plays only 2-day G/90 d5. Round times: 4- pm, 10:40, 11:10, 11:40, 12:10. 1 bye allowed (1 point out of 2), must Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402. PRIZES GUARANTEED TWO
day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7 pm, Rds. Fri 8 pm, Sat 11am - 5:30pm, give notice before rd. 2. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used (2) sections: OPEN (FIDE Rated) $1200, 800, 600, 501, 401; U2000:
Sun 10am - 4:30pm, Mon 9:30am – 3:30pm. 3-day schedule: Reg. for pairings & prizes. $400, 300 U1800. $800, 600; U1600: $500; U1400: $400; U1200: $300
ends Sat 10am, Rds. 1-3 Sat 11am-2pm-7pm and Rd. 4-7 follows 4-day MAY 29, VIRGINIA EF: 3-day $90, 2-day $91 if mailed or registered online by 5/27, then
schedule. Under 1300 2-day schedule only (Reg. ends 10am, Rds. TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED) $108 online or at site 2 or 3 day. Free to 2400 & above-($90 deducted
Sat 11am-3pm-7pm, Sun 9:30am-1:30pm-5:30pm). Byes: Up to two 4TH CHERRY BLOSSOM CLASSIC FIDE RATED BLITZ! (BLZ) from winnings), DCC mbrs $5 disc. Ohio Grand Prix event, OCA members
1/2pt byes available in all sections, must commit 1 hour before start of Side Event to 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (May 27-30). Marriot deduct $3 from EF. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri. 5- 6:30pm, Rds: Fri 7pm;
rd. 4 (by Sun 8:30am). HR $80/night if reserved by May 13th. Reservations Dulles Airport Hotel, 45020 Aviation Dr., Dulles, VA 20166. Sunday May Sat 2pm, 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am, 3pm. 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat. 8:30-
1-800-228-9290 or 703-471-9500, mention Chess Tournament. More 29th. G/3;+2; 5 Rounds Double Swiss. $$200-100 Top U2400, U2200, 9:30am. Rd1 at 10am, then merges with 3-day. Re-entry: $33. Any player
information/Online registration: [Link]. Mail U2000, U1800: $50. Highest USCF rating (regular, quick or blitz) used who loses Fri night may re-enter for $33 and loss will not count in tour-
checks (payable to Capital Area Chess.) to CHERRY BLOSSOM CLASSIC/ for pairings & prizes. EF: Enter online $25 by May 27th online or onsite. nament standings. One 1/2 pt bye available in Rds. 1-4 (request prior
Attn. Capital Area Chess, PO Box 223582, Chantilly, VA 20151. Email $30 after May 27th and onsite by 9:15pm. Rounds start 9:30pm Max 1 to R1). Unrated players may play in any section with prizes limited to
info only: Anand Dommalapati, cbc2016@[Link]. Boards byes allowed, req at entry. More information/Online registration: 1/3 except in OPEN with balance to next player(s). Grand Hotel (4th
and sets provided in ALL sections. Clocks supplied in the Open section. [Link]. Mail checks (payable to Capital Area and Ludlow - 1.5 blocks from tournament site) is converting to a Dou-
Two Side Events: Sat May 28. 4th Cherry Blossom Classic Scholas- Chess) to Cherry Blossom Classic, Attn. Capital Area Chess, PO Box bletree Hotel and offering rooms for the 2016 GCO / Gem City Open for
tic. 4-or-5-SS. Sections: K-3 U600, K-5 U800, K-8 U1000, K-12 U1200. 223582, Chantilly, VA 20151. Email info only: Anand Dommalapati, only $79 per nite plus tax. Call 937.461.4700 and ask for Ms. Nicole
K-3 and K-5 plays 4-or-5 Rounds G/30 d5. K-8 and K-12 plays 2-or-3 cbc2016@[Link]. Perez from 7am-3pm. Most rooms are Kings, a few have two Queens.
Rounds G/30 d5 and 2 Rounds G/45 d5. $30 by May 20 online, $35 by FREE COFFEE, TEA, & Donuts Sunday Morning at the Dayton Chess
May 26, $40 after May 26 and onsite. Trophies to Top 5 in each section US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Club for players, parents, and spouses. ENTRIES Mail to Dayton Chess
and other Class Trophies, Medals to 2.5 points and above. Onsite Reg. JUNE 3-5, NORTH CAROLINA Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402 or register online at [Link]-
closes 9:30am. Rounds 10am and ASAP. Awards approx 5:30pm or after TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) [Link]. No cks at site.
that section finishes. Sun Night Blitz May 29 – 4th Cherry Blossom 1ST ANNUAL CAROLINAS CLASSIC US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
Classic FIDE Blitz (see also TLA for this Cherry Blossom Classic Grand 5-SS, G/110; inc.30 for Championship; G/120 d5 for other sections. JUNE 10-12, NEW YORK
Prix 10 Enhanced tnmt.) G/3;+2; 5 Round Double Swiss. $$200-100 Hilton Charlotte University Place, 8629 J.M. Keynes Dr., Charlotte, NC TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80
Top U2400/U2200/U2000/U1800: $50 each. Highest USCF rating (regular, 28262 (704) 547-7444, mention chess for $101 rate until May 24, 2016
quick or blitz) used for pairings & prizes. EF: Enter online $25 by May CAN-AM INTERNATIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT
($15 off entry fee if staying at hotel (2 per room). $10,000 in total
27 online or onsite; $30 after May 27th and onsite by 9:15pm. Rounds 5SS; G/115 d5. Wick Student Center, 4380 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14226.
prizes UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED! CHAMPIONSHIP section
start 9:30pm Max 1 byes allowed, req at entry. $10,500 guaranteed prize fund in 4 sections; Open [FIDE rated]:
(FIDE rated): $1,200-700-400; $200 bonus to clear winner or $100 to $1500, 1000, 700, 500, 300; U2000: $1100, 800, 550, 350, 200; U1700:
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! tie-break winner; $100 to top NC and SC finisher; U2200 (class prize): $1000, 700, 500, 250, 150; U1400: $350, 250, 150, 100, 50. Unrated
MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN $450-200; Class A: $1,000-500-200-100; Class B: $1,000-500-200-100; limited to 3rd place prize in their section. EF [by June 3]: Open - $75,
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) Class C: $900-450-200-100; Class D/E: $700-400-200; U1200 (class U2000 - $65, U1700 - $60, U1400 - $50. After June 3, add $10 each
prize): $200-100; Can play up if within 100 points of next section. EF:
2016 LINA GRUMETTE MEMORIAL DAY CLASSIC section. Cash only on site. Early Canadian entries at par. GM’s free
6-SS, 3-day 40/100, SD/60 d10; 2-day rds. 1-3 G/60 d2 then merges. $89 if received by May 24th; $99 thereafter; GM-IM free with no deduction entry. On-site registration Sat. 8:30 - 9:30 am. Registrants after 9:30
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2280 South Haven Ave., Ontario, if committed by May 1st ($90 deduction after). RDS.: Round 1: Friday at Sat. must take a 1/2 point bye 1st round. Rounds at: Saturday
CA 91761. $10,000 b/200, 50% of each prize guaranteed. In five sections: 7:30 pm or Saturday at 9:30 am (G/75 d5); then Saturday 1-7, Sunday 10:00; 2:30; 7:00 Sunday: 10:00; 2:30; 1/2 point byes available for
Open: $$T+1700- 750-400-300-200, U2400 400, U2200 700-300-200. 10-4. Two half-point byes allowed (except rd. 5) must be requested rounds 1, 2, 3, and, 4, if requested prior to round 2 (limit of 2 byes). US
Premier (under 2000): $$750-300-200-100. Amateur (Under 1800): before Rd. 2. Advance Entry: Online registration available at [Link]- Chess membership required. FIDE rules apply to Open section, all other
$$750-300- 200-100. Reserve (Under 1600): $$750-300-200-100. [Link]. Alternately: mail checks to Charlotte Chess Center, sections, US Chess Official Rules, 6th ed. in effect. Must use highest
Booster (Under 1400/unrated): $$400-200-100, U1200 150, Unr 150. 1800 Camden Rd., Suite 108, Charlotte, NC 28203. Onsite entry: June of US Chess, FIDE or CFC rating & US Chess ‘back’ rating if
(Unrated may win unrated prizes only.) EF: $88 by 5/26, $99 at door. 3rd from 5-6:45 pm and June 4th from 8:15-9:00 am. Saturday Scholas- renewing. Friday 6:00 pm blindfold-simul event with Grandmaster
Booster (U1400) section EF: $72 by 5/26, $85 door. Reg.: ends 9:30am tic Open to K-12 rated U1000. 4 Rd-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $20 by May 24, Robert Hungaski – 6 boards, spectators welcome. Accommodation,
5/28, 8:30 AM, 5/29. Rds.: 3-day: 10-5, 10-5, 9:30-4:30. 2-day: 9-11:30- $30 thereafter. Rounds: 10:00 am-11:15 am-1:00 pm-2:15 pm. Trophies: direction and registration information at [Link].
2 (G/60 d2), then merges with 3-day at 5. All: SCCF membership req. top 10. INFO: [Link]. (980) 265-1156. Open Section Bring sets and clocks; none provided.
($18 adults, $13 youth with print mag, $3 youth w/o mag), OSA: $25 FIDE-rated and played under strict FIDE rules. No smoking including
Best Game prize, all sections eligible. 1 half-point bye if requested at electronic cigarettes. US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JUNE 11-12, IOWA
least 1 round in advance, rd. 6 must be requested with entry. HR: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
$95.99, comp breakfast (909) 930-5555, [Link], JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, MICHIGAN
code MDC, reserve by 4/27. Parking Free. Free WiFi, airport shuttle. AMES OPEN
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED) 5SS, G/90 i30. USCF and FIDE rated. Site: Hotel 1400, 1400 S. Dayton
Info: contactashok.21@[Link]. On-line entry: [Link].
Ent: SCCF, 12714 Bloomfield Ave., Apt. #178, Norwalk, CA 90650. State 2016 ANNUAL UNIVERSAL LATE SPRING SWISS Pl., Ames, IA 50010. EF: $45 online at [Link] by
Championship Qualifier. Site: Edward Village-Michigan Hotel (formerly the Royal-Dearborn June 9, $55 on-site. Home state membership required. Prizes: $200+tro-
Hotel and Convention Center and the Adoba Hotel), Dearborn, MI phy, $150, U1900 $100, U1700 $100. Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Rds.: Sat.
A Heritage Event! (Lodg/Dir below). 3 Sections: OPEN, U1600, U1OOO (Sat. only). 5- 10:00-2:30-7:30 Sun. 10:00-3:00. Visit [Link] for complete
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! SS. (4-SS in U1000 Section). 2- & 3-Day Schedules Top Section information.
A State Championship Event! FIDE-Rated. USCF and MCA (or any State) memberships required—
MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, MASSACHUSETTS can be purchased on site. Prize Fund: $3,200. Online Registration US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) available at [Link]. EF by Tues, May 31st, add JUNE 11-12, WISCONSIN
85TH MASSACHUSETTS OPEN $10 after, IM’s/GM’s FREE! ($75 EF deducted from prize): 3-Day Open: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
6SS, 40/100, SD/60 d5 (2-day schedule, G/45 d5 in rounds 1-3). No 2- $75. 3-Day U1600: $55. 2-Day Open: $76. 2-Day U1600: $56. Up to MILWAUKEE SUMMER CHALLENGE V
day schedule in Championship sect. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, TWO 1/2-point byes available—must be requested prior to start of RD. 5SS, G/120 d5 in top 3 sections: Master/Expert (closed section), U2000,
181 Boston Post Road West, Marlboro (I-495, exit 24B, Rt. 20W, one 3. Schedules merge after Rd. 2. TL: 3-Day Schedules: G/135 d5. 2- U1500. 4SS, G/60 d6 in U1000 section. Country Springs Hotel, 2810
mile from exit). $$6,000 b/120 paid entries ($25 off entries count half), Day Schedules: Rds. 1-2, G/40 d5. Rds. 3-5, G/135 d5. RDS.: 3-Day Golf Road, Pewaukee, WI; 1-800-247-6640; (Mention Southwest Chess
75% G. Prizes in Championship sect. are 100% G. 4 sects. Championship Schedules: Fri, 7 PM. Sat, 11-5. Sun, 10-3:30. 2-Day Schedules: Sat, Club for $139 room rate, including Waterpark access). EF: $40 in top 3
(open to players rated 1800 or above): $2,000-800-400, top U2300 $450. 11:30-1:30-5. Sun, 10-3:30. REG.: 3-Day Schedules: Fri, 4:30-6 PM. sections, $25 in U1000. All $5 more after 6/10. $$GTD: Master/Expert
FIDE. 3-day schedule only. Under 2100: $400-200, top U1950 $200. 2-Day Schedules: Sat, 9-10:30 AM. $$: $3,200 (b/40 per section; = 1st-$300, 2nd-$200, 3rd-$100. U2000=1st-$150, U1500=1st-$80,
Under 1800: $400-200, top U1650 $200. Under 1500: $300-150, top b/min. 6 per prize section): OPEN: $1,850: 1st-2nd-3rd: $600-$400- U1000=1st-$50. Goddesschess Prizes for females. Reg.: 8:30-9:30.
U1350 $150, top U1200 $150. State championship title to high scoring $250. Top X, A, B, -U1600/Unr: $150 each. U1600: $1,350: 1st-2nd-3rd: Rds.: Top 3 sections-Saturday, June 11: 10:00 am, 2:30 pm, 7:00 pm,
Mass. resident or student in each sect. Unrated prize limits: $200 in $450-$250-$150. TOP C, D, E, U1000/UNR: $125 each. UNR eligible only Sunday June 12: 10:00am-3:00 pm. Rds.: U1000 Saturday, June 11:
U2100, $150 in U1800, $100 in U1500, can’t win title. EF: $55 for 3-day, for UNR and Overall prizes. Bring boards, pieces, clocks! None supplied 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:00 pm. ENT: Robin Grochowski, 3835 E.

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Morris Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110 or rgrochowski@[Link]. Questions: 2016 COLUMBUS OPEN tournament@[Link]; Before June 17: Scott Parker (770-939-
TD Tom Fogec 414-405-4207. 5-SS, G/30/90, SD/60 d5 (2-day schedule, rds. 1 -2 G/90 d5), Over 5030). June 17-19 only: Fun Fong (770-316-8483). HR: see [Link]
$8000 IN PRIZES, UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED. All rounds will be [Link] Note: Bring sets, boards, clocks. None supplied. All parking
JUNE 16-19, LOUISIANA at Emory is in either Fishburne or Peavine parking decks. No parking
played at the Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210, on the
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 Ohio State University campus. Parking is $7/day at nearby campus next to Cox Hall. Please allow time to walk from the deck to Cox Hall
2016 U.S. SENIOR OPEN parking garages. 3 sections: Open, open to all. G $1500, 1000, 600, (the building with the clock tower.) W.
See Nationals. 500, 400; U2000, $600, 400; Premier, open to 1799/below: $600, 400; JUNE 17-19, LOUISIANA
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! U1600: $600, 400; Reserve, open to 1399/below: $600, 400. All EF: TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, VIRGINIA $100 if rec’d by 6/13/2016. $110 at site. Free to Sr. Master/above who
2016 NOT-A-SENIOR-NOT-A-JUNIOR OPEN
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) complete their schedule. A discount of $3.00 for OCA membership. 3-
5SS, G/90 i30 (Game in 90 minutes with 30-second increment.) Open
5TH ANNUAL CONTINENTAL CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS day schedule: Reg. Ends Fri. 6:00 p.m., Rds: Fri. 6:30 p.m.; Sat. 11
Sect. is FIDE rated using FIDE Rules. Open to all players ages 21 to 49
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Hyatt Dulles, a.m., 5:00 p.m.; Sun. 9:00 a.m., 3 p.m. 2-day schedule: Reg. Ends Sat.
by start date of tournament (6/17/2016). SIDE EVENT: Blitz Tourna-
2300 Dulles Corner Blvd., Herndon, VA 20171. Free parking, free airport 9:30 a.m. Rd. 1 at 10 a.m. and Rd. 2 at 1:30 p.m., then merges with 3-
ment: Sat., 6/18, at 7pm (details below). Hilton New Orleans Airport
shuttle. $20,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 7 sections: Master day schedule. Re-entry: $20. Any player who loses Fri. night may re-enter
Hotel, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062, Ph: 504-469-5000 (hotel is
(2200/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, for $20 and loss will not count in tournament standings! One 1/2-pt.
directly across from the New Orleans Int’l. Airport with free hotel/airport
top U2400 $800-400. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700-400-200. Bye available in Rds. 1-4 (request required prior to Rd. 1). Unrated
shuttle service). HR: $117 for single, double, triple or quad – mention
Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class B (1600- players may play in any section. $25 upset prize each section. HOTELS:
Cajun Chess Tournament and reserve by May 23 to assure group rate.
1799/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200-600- We were unable to obtain a group rate, so inquire at the area hotels
Free parking and free basic internet in each room. June 2016 USCF
400-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class E (Under for room rate, and check the internet for rates and proximity. Downtown
Supplement Ratings used. SECTS & PRIZES: $3,000 b/70 full-paid ent.
1200/Unr): $500-250-150-100, plaques to first 3, top Under 1000, Under is about 3 miles from playing site. There is a big event at OSU Stadium
OPEN: $500-350-250 (U2200): $200. U2000: $400-300-200 (U1800):
800, Under 600, Unrated. Rated players may play up one section. this weekend, so book your accommodations as early as possible.
$100. U1600/Unr.: $300-200-100 (U1400): $100. EF: $60 by 6/1/16;
Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $150 in E, $300 D, $450 C, ENT:To register online at websites: [Link]. Or
$70 by 6/8/16; $80 thereafter and at site; On-site Reg: Fri. 6/17 from
$600 B, or $750 A. Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: best male/female [Link]. To register by mail, send to Lou Friscoe, 1623
2-3pm. Rds: Fri. 4pm; Sat. 9am & 2pm; Sun. 10am & 3pm. BYES: 1/2-
2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Glenn Ave., Columbus, OH 43212. Inquires: (614) 486-6856 or (614)
point bye may be taken for any Round; limit of 2 half-pt. byes allowed
Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different 228-8111. Entry forms available at [Link].
but must commit to any byes prior to the start of Round 3. BLITZ SIDE
sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 6/18. Top 6 sec- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! EVENT: Sat., 6/18, 1st Round at 7pm. 5DSS, G/5 d0 – USCF Blitz Rated
tions EF: $105 online at [Link] by 6/15, $110 phoned to JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, GEORGIA (June 2016 Supplement Blitz Ratings used). One Section Only. PRIZES:
406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions) by 6/13, 3-day $108, 2-day TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 70% of EFs returned as Cash Prizes. Blitz EF: $15 by 6/8; $20 thereafter
$107 mailed by 6/8, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before CASTLE CHESS GRAND PRIX and at site. ENTRIES: On-line registration, printable entry form, and
round 1. GMs $100 from prize. Class E Section EF: all $50 less than 5-SS, G/120 d10 (2 day schedule, rd. 1 G/90 d10). Cox Hall Ballroom, more detailed info at [Link], or mail entry form to
above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial [Link] Emory University, 569 Asbury Cir., Atlanta, GA 30322. $13,500 G! Seven Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654. Info or
ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year US Chess Sections: Master: $2,100-1250-750-450; U2400: $1050-650; Expert: Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted
dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at [Link], $900-650-400; Class A: $800-500-300; Class B: $600-400-250; Class (no checks at site). Please bring your own chess boards, sets and clocks;
Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at C: $500-300-200; Class D: $400-250-150; U1200: $350-200-100. Official chess vendor will be on site. FIDE.
site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $50; not
available in Master Section. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds.
June rating usually used. Unofficial ratings usually used if otherwise JUNE 22-23, NEVADA
unrated. Players rated within 100 points of next higher section may up TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)
Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10
am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; Master must
play one section. EF: $79 if received by 6/15. $100 later or at site. Free 2016 U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN
to GM, IM, or USCF 2400. Unrated players: $50. Re-entry: $50. Cash or See Nationals.
commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $95-95, 1-888-421-1442 check only at site. Unrated may enter any section except Master.
(corrected), reserve by 6/3 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800- Prize limit of $150 in U1200, $200 in Class D, $250 in Class C, $300 in JUNE 23, NEVADA
331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: [Link] or Continental Class B, $350 in Class A, and $400 in Expert to all unrated players and TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED)
Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. to rated players with fewer than 10 lifetime rated games who are not WALTER BROWNE MEMORIAL NATIONAL OPEN BLITZ CHAM-
Questions: [Link], [Link], 347-201-2269. Advance playing up. Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. 3 PIONSHIP (BLZ)
entries posted at [Link] (online entries posted instantly). day schedule: Reg: 6-6:30pm on 6/17. Rds: 7; 1:30-6:30; 9:30-2:30. 2 7 D-SS (14 games), G/3 +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino,
Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. day schedule: Reg: 8:30-9am on 6/18. Rd. 1 at 9:30, then merges with 3000 Paradise Road, 89109. $5,000 Guaranteed Prize fund! Open:
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 3 day schedule. One 1/2 pt. bye any round. Must commit before playing $1000-500-300. U2400 300, U2300 275, U2200 250, U2100 225, U2000
JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, OHIO first game. No changes. Ent: Castle Chess Inc., 5025 Antebellum Dr., 200. Reserve (U1900): $500-300-150, U1700 250, U1600 200, U1500
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED) Stone Mtn., GA 30087. Make check payable to: Castle Chess Inc. Info: 175, U1400 150, U1200 125, U1000 100. Open section FIDE blitz rated.

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under prizes in open section only. EF: $40 by 6/3, $60 later. REG.: by player “team” score: $3000-1500-700-500-300. Team average must be ble- none supplied.
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avoided but possible; prize limits do not apply to mixed doubles. Entry
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) fee for U2200 through U1400 sections, and Open Section if USCF or TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED)
2016 NATIONAL OPEN FIDE 2200/over: Online at [Link]: $308 by 4/15, $318 by PACIFIC SOUTHWEST OPEN
See Nationals. 5/15, $328 by 6/27, $350 until 2 hours before first game. Phoned to 6-SS, G/90 + 30 second inc. The Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport,
Irvine, CA 92612. $12,000 in Prizes, based on 160 players, but 80%
JUNE 27, NEVADA 406-896-2038: $315 by 4/15, $325 by 5/15, $335 by 6/25. Mailed by
of all prizes are guaranteed. 6 Sections. Prizes: Open Sec 1st $1,800-
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED) 4/15: 5-day $315, 4-day $314, 3-day $313. Mailed by 5/15: 5-day $325,
1,200-800-400-200, plus BU2300 $400-200; U2200, U2000, U1800 and
2016 U.S. GAME/10 CHAMPIONSHIP (QC) 4-day $324, 3-day $323. Mailed by 6/15: 5-day $335, 4-day $334, 3-
U1600 Sections ALL: $800-400-200-100; U1400: $400-200-100, plus
See Nationals. day $333. Do not mail entry after 6/15. At site until 1 1/2 hours
before first game: all $350; no checks, credit cards OK. GMs in Open: BU1200 $200-100, Book prize for Best unrated in each section, if any.
An American Classic! free; $200 deducted from prize. IMs & WGMs in Open: EF $100 less. Open Section will be FIDE rated. Reg.: 9 to 9:45 AM, June official
A Heritage Event! Open Section EF $100 more if not rated 2200 or over by USCF or rating list used. No two day or “fast” schedule & no re-entries, but
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! FIDE. Under 1200 Section EF: all $100 less than above. Seniors 65/up:
two 1/2 point byes are available, must commit by rd. 4. Rds.: 10 AM &
JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, PENNSYLVANIA all EF $100 less in U1400 or above sections. U900 Section or Unrated
3 PM Sat, Sun and Mon. EF: $90 Early Bird Special if received by 5/31,
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED) $100 from 6/1 to 7/01, $120 after 7/01. No credit cards at door, checks
Section EF: $68 online at [Link] by 6/27, $73 mailed by 6/15 or cash only. Special rate of only $60 if U1400 or unrated. GMs, IMs,
44TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN or phoned by 6/25, $80 at site until 1 hour before game or online until
9SS at luxurious Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St., WGMs and WIMs all have free entry, but $100 deducted from any prize
2 hours before game. No checks at site; credit cards OK. Re-entry: winnings. Players who forfeit any round are subject to a $25 fine! SCCF
Philadelphia, PA 19107, directly across the street from the world famous $160, no re-entry from Open to Open. $20 fee for switching section
Reading Terminal Market with over 100 food vendors. In 9 sections. membership req’d ($18 Adult; $13 Jr or $3 Jr w/o mag,) for all So Cal
after 6/29. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: residents. Rated Blitz on 7/03 at 8 PM; 3 sections: Open, U2000 and
$225,000 guaranteed prizes. Unrated may enter only Open, U2200, Online at [Link], Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. U1600, 8 rounds, G/5 d2; $20 EF, all entry fees returned in prize fund
U2000, or Unrated Sections. Free analysis of your games by GM Sam Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic minus rating fee. Entries: SDCC, PO Box 120162, San Diego, CA 92112
Palatnik 6/30-7/4, free GM lectures 9 am 7/2 & 7/3. Open Section, $17. 5-day schedule: Thu 7 pm, Fri 11 am & 6 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, or enter online at [Link]. For more info call Chuck Ensey
June 30-July 4 only: 40/2, SD/30 d10. Under 2200 to Under 1200 Sun 11 am & 6 pm, Mon 10 am & 4:30 pm. 4-day schedule: Fri 11, at 858-432-8006 or email me at chucnglo@[Link]. Hotel Rates:
Sections, June 30-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4: 40/2, SD/30 d10 (4-day 2:30 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Sat $125, 800-445-8667, if booked by 6/15/16, This event is a State Cham-
option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 3-day option, rds. 1-5 G/35 d10). Under 900 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6 & 8:30, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. U900 Section, pionship Qualifier.
Section & Unrated Section, July 2-4 only: G/60 d10, play separate Unrated Section schedule: Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11, 2:30 & 6, Mon
schedule. Open: $20000-10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-700-600-500, 10, 1:30 & 4:30. All schedules merge & compete for same prizes. Half US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
clear winner bonus $500, top FIDE 2300-2449 $5000-2500-1500, top point byes OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit JULY 2-4, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN
FIDE 2200-2299 $5000-2500-1500. Top FIDE U2200/Unr $5000-2500- before rd. 2, others before rd. 5. Entries, re-entries close 1 1/2 hours TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
1500. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 10 pm 7/4 for before your first game. HR: $115-115-135, 215-625-2900, reserve early 2016 SACRAMENTO CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
title & bonus prize. GM & IM norms possible. FIDE rated. Under as chess block may sell out by early June. Parking: Marriott valet ROUNDS: 6. FORMAT: Swiss. RATING: Full-K. SITE: Holiday Inn Express
2200/Unr: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top parking, about $20/day (60% off regular rate) for first 100 valet parking & Suites, 2224 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, CA. ON-SITE REGISTRATION:
U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated limit $2000. Under 2000/Unr: spaces sold. 925 Walnut (2/5 mile from Marriott), about $10/day Sat & 7/2 – 8:30 am - 9:45 am; 7/3 – 8:00 am - 8:45 am. ROUNDS: 3-day:
$12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1900 (no unr) Sun, $15/day other days. Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St. (3/5 mile 7/2 – 10 & 3:30, 7/3 – 10:30 & 4, 7/4 – 10 & 3:30. 2-day : 7/3 – 9,
$2000-1000, unrated limit $1000. Under 1800: $12000-6000-3000-1500- from Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton Hotel), about $5/day Sat & Sun 11:15, 1:30, & 4, 7/4 – 10 & 3:30. TIME CONTROLS: 40/100 G/30 +30
1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1700 $2000-1000. Under 1600: (free shuttle to/from Mariott may be available, see [Link]), inc, 2-day: Rounds 1-3, G/50 +10 inc, Rounds 4-6, 40/100 G/30 +30
$10000-5000-2500-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1500 $2000- $20/day other days. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800-331-1600, inc. SECTIONS: Master/Expert (above 1999) - FIDE Rated, Reserve
1000. Under 1400: $8000-4000-2000-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through [Link]. Foreign (1600-1999), Amateur (U1600). ENTRY FEES: $85 postmarked by 6/27.
top U1300 $1600-800. Under 1200: $4000-2000-1000-800-600-500- player ratings: See [Link]/[Link]. US player $95 after 6/27. IMs/GMs free. Entrants may play up one section for
400-400-300-300, top U1000 $1000-500. Under 900: $600-400-300- ratings: Official July ratings used; June FIDE ratings used for Open $10. $5 discount to CalChess members (excluding reentries). Reentry
200-100, plaques to top 10. Unrated: $600-400-300-200-100, plaques Section. Unofficial [Link] ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. after round 2 of the 3-day schedule: $45. PRIZES: Master/Expert 1st
to top 10. Prize limits: 1) If any post-event rating posted 6/26/15- Special rules: Players must submit to a search for electronic devices Place $625 & trophy, 2nd Place $400, 3rd Place $350. 1st Place Reserve
6/26/16 was more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit if requested by Director. See also [Link]/[Link]. Ent: & Amateur $550 & trophy. Prize fund of $5,100 based on 90 full paid
$2000. 2) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of 7/16 official Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: entries (with 75 full paid entries, the prize fund will be $4,100). HOTEL:
list cannot win over $1000 in U1200, $2000 U1400, $3000 U1600 through [Link], [Link], [Link]. $15 service charge Holiday Inn Express & Suites, $95 per night, available until 6/17, (916)
U2000. Games rated too late for 7/16 official list not counted toward for refunds. Advance entries posted at [Link] (online entries 923-1100 or 1-888-465-4329, online at [Link]/sacramen-
26 game total. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in posted instantly). Awards: Open through U1800 prizes & all plaques tone, group code SCC. Reserve early, last year the hotel sold out over

CONTINENTAL CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS

June 17-19 or 18-19, 2016 at Hyatt Dulles, Herndon VA
$20,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND
5 rounds at Hyatt Dulles, 2300 Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1400- Class E Section entry fee: all
Dulles Corner Blvd, Herndon VA 700-400-200. $50 less than top 6 sections fee.
20171. Free parking, free airport Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200- Unofficial [Link] ratings
shuttle, indoor pool, free wireless in 600-400-200. usually used if otherwise unrated.
guest room. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1000- Special USCF dues: see TLA or
40/100, SD/30, d10 (2-day 500-300-200. [Link]; membership required.
option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10, then Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $500-
merges with 3-day & competes for 250-150-100, plaques to first 3, top 3-day reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri
same prizes). U800, U600, Unrated. 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun. 10 & 3:15.
Hotel rates: $95-95, 1-888-421- Unrated prize limits: E $150, D 2-day reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds.
1442, reserve by 6/3 or rate may rise. $300, C $450, B $600, A $750. Sat 11, 2 & 5; Sun. 10 & 3:15.
Mixed doubles: best male/female Byes OK all (limit 2), Master
In 7 sections; rated players may 2-player combined score (average must commit by rd 2, others by rd 3.
play up one section. under 2200) $800-400-200. Different Bring set, board, & clock if
Master (2200/up): Prizes $2000- sections OK; reg. by 2 pm 6/18. possible- none supplied.
1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak 1st
$100 bonus, top Under 2400 $800- Top 6 sections entry fee: $105 Entry: [Link] or
400. 120 Grand Prix Pts (enhanced). online at chessaction. com by 6/15, Continental Chess, Box 8482,
Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700- $120 online until 2 hrs before rd 1 or Pelham NY 10803. Refunds, $15
400-200. at site until 1 hr before. Mail or service charge. Entries posted at
Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $1400- phone entry fee: see Chess Life TLA. [Link] (online entries
700-400-200. Re-entry (except Master) $50. posted instantly).

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the tournament weekend. ADVANCE ENTRIES & INFO: John McCumiskey 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 4:15. Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 2 from prize. U1300 Section EF: all $40 less than above. Unofficial
(TD), e-mail: sactochess@[Link]; phone: (916) 524-9479. Checks byes (limit 1 bye if under 1850), must commit before rd. 2. Special USCF [Link] ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year
payable to Sacramento Chess Club and mailed to 6700 50th St., Sacra- dues: see World Open. Ent: [Link] or Continental Chess, PO USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at
mento, CA 95823-1306. Full flyer and advance entries: [Link] Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance [Link], Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed,
[Link] under Weekend Events. OTHER INFO: Wheelchair Access. entries posted at [Link] (online entries posted instantly). phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-
07/16 rating list, CCA minimums, and/or TD Discretion. The Master/Expert US Chess Junior Grand Prix! entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends
section FIDE rated and will use FIDE rules, with modifications (information Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg
JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, ILLINOIS
on-site). Please bring clocks. 1/2 point byes available in any round and ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. All: Half point byes
must be requested before the completion of the previous round. Maximum TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR:
two 1/2 point byes per entry. 1/2 point byes for rounds 5 & 6 must be 9TH ANNUAL CHICAGO CLASS $95-95 (no resort fee), 1-800-421-8001, 407-351-2420; reserve by 7/8
requested prior to round 1 and may not be changed. 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, G/60 d10). Westin Chicago North or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633,
Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (from or reserve car online through [Link]. Ent: [Link] or
JULY 3, PENNSYLVANIA Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 to Lake Cook Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED) Rd. to US-45 south). Free parking. $20,000 guaranteed prize fund. In for refunds. Questions: [Link], [Link], 347-
WORLD OPEN G/10 CHAMPIONSHIP (QC) 7 sections: Master (2200/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st 201-2269. Advance entries posted at [Link] (online entries
5SS, G/10 d2. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). $1700 on tiebreak $100, top U2400 $800-400. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1400- posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.
guaranteed prizes. $1700 guaranteed. In 2 sections. Open Section: 700-400-200. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class B
$300-200-100, top U2300 $220, U2100/Unr $200. Under 1900 Section: (1600-1799/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200- JULY 30-AUG. 7, AUG. 2-7 OR AUG. 4-7, INDIANA
$200-100-50, top U1700 $130, U1500 $110, U1300 $90. EF: $40, at site 600-400-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class E TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300
only, no checks. GMs free; $40 deducted from prize. Reg.: 6-9 pm, (Under 1200/Unr): $500-250-150-100, trophies to first 3, top Under 117TH ANNUAL U.S. OPEN
rounds 9:30, 10:10, 10:50, 11:30, 12:10. 1 half point bye available, must 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Rated players may play up one See Nationals.
commit before rd. 2. Quick-rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher section. Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $100 in E, $200 D, $300
of regular or quick used for pairings & prizes.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
C, $500 B, or $700 A. Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: best male/female
AUG. 5-7 OR 6-7, CONNECTICUT
JULY 4, PENNSYLVANIA 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $800-400-200.
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED)
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED) Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different
sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/16. Top 6 22ND ANNUAL NORTHEAST OPEN
WORLD OPEN BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ) 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton
sections EF: $105 online at [Link] by 7/13, $110 phoned to
5SS, G/5 d0 (double round, 10 games). Marriott Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking. $8500 guaranteed
406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions) by 7/11, 3-day $108, 2-day
(see World Open). $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections: Open Section: prize fund. In 4 sections. Open: $1200-700-400, top U2250 $600-300.
$107 mailed by 7/6, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before round
$500-300-200, top U2400 $220-110, U2200/Unr $200-100. Under 2000 Under 2050: $800-400-300, top U1850 $500-250. Under 1650: $700-
1. GMs $100 from prize. Class E Section EF: all $50 less than above.
Section: $400-200-100, top U1800/Unr $220-110, U1600 $160-80, U1400 400-200, top U1450 $300-150. Under 1250: $400-200-100, trophy to first
All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online EF $5 less to ICA members;
$100, unrated limit $200. EF (at site only, no checks): $40 by 7 pm 7/4, 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $100 in
join/renew at [Link]. An ICA Tour event. Unofficial [Link]
$50 after 7 pm 7/4. GMs free; $40 deducted from prize. Reg.: ends U1250 or $300 in U1650. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female
ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues
9:15 pm, rounds 9:45 pm, 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12. 1 half point bye available 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $400-200. Team
with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at [Link], Adult
(1 point out of 2); must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections;
$35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site,
regular ratings); higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2.
Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $50; not available
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! in Master Section. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat Top 3 sections EF: $85 online at [Link] by 8/3, $95 phoned to
JULY 5-7, PENNSYLVANIA 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 406-896-2038 by 8/1 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $93, 2-day $92 if
check mailed by 7/27, $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1.
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED) 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; Master must commit before
U1250 Section EF: all $40 less than above. No checks at site, credit
5TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $107-107-107-107, 800-937-8461, 847-
cards OK. GMs free, $80 deducted from prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World 777-6500, reserve by 7/1 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis,
800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: [Link] or Continental members. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. Unofficial [Link]
Open for location, rates). Open to all females. $2500 guaranteed ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues
prizes: $1000-500-300, top U1800/Unr $260, U1500 $240, U1200 $200, Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds.
Questions: [Link], [Link], 347-201-2269. Advance with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at [Link], Adult
plaques to top 3, 1st U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000. EF: $85 $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site,
online at [Link] by 6/28, $90 mailed by 6/15, $100 at site, or entries posted at [Link] (online entries posted instantly).
Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-day schedule: Reg ends
online until 8 am 7/5. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $80 from prize Reg. Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg
ends Tue 5pm, rds. Tue 6, Wed 11 & 6, Thu 9 & 2. Bye: OK any round, US Chess Junior Grand Prix! ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must
limit 1 bye, must commit before rd. 2. Special USCF dues: see World JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, CONNECTICUT commit before rd. 2. HR: $99-99, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400; reserve
Open. Ent: [Link] or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED) by 7/22 or rate may increase. Ent: [Link] or Continental Chess,
NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at
21ST ANNUAL BRADLEY OPEN Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions:
[Link] (online entries posted instantly). [Link], [Link], 347-201-2269. Advance entries
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, posted at [Link] (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament
JULY 5-10, PENNSYLVANIA CT 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt 20). Free parking. $8000 guaranteed Saturday 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED) prize fund. In 4 sections. Open: $1000-650-350, U2210/Unr $600-300. A Heritage Event!
10TH ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL Under 2010: $800-500-300, top U1810 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1710: US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
$700-400-200, top U1510 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1310: $400-200-
9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10, open to all. GM & IM norms possible, satisfies AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, MASSACHUSETTS
FIDE requirement that one GM norm be in an event with only one round 100, trophies to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Mixed Doubles
bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED)
per day for a minimum of 3 days. FIDE rated. Philadelphia Marriott 46TH ANNUAL CONTINENTAL OPEN
Downtown, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107 (see World Open among all sections: $300-150. Team average must be under 2200;
teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option except Open Section, rds. 1-3
for rates & parking info). $$G 10,000: $3000-1500-1000-700-600-500- G/40 d10). Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, 366 Main St. (Rt 20 West), Stur-
400-300-200, top FIDE under 2300 or unrated $1200-600. Minimum extra fee) by 2 pm 7/23. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1310 or
$300 in U1710. Top 3 sections EF: $78 online at [Link] by bridge, MA 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking. Experience
prize guarantees: $700 to foreign GMs with FIDE ratings 2500/over, early 19th century America at Old Sturbridge Village (see [Link]).
$500 to foreign GMs with with FIDE ratings under 2500, $300 to foreign 7/20, $85 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/18, 3-day $83, 2-day $82 if
check mailed by 7/13, $90 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. Free lectures by IM Danny Kopec, Sat 9 am & Sun 9 am, also afternoon
IMs/WGMs (all must complete all 9 games with no byes; limited to first analysis of games submitted by players. $30,000 guaranteed prizes.
5 foreign GMs & first 5 foreign IMs/WGMs to enter by 6/24 at chess- U1310 Section EF: all $30 less than above. All: No checks at site,
credit cards OK. GMs, IMs, & WGMs free, $70 deducted from prize. In 7 sections. Open: $3000-1500-700-500-300, clear or tiebreak win
[Link]). Minimum prize $300 to other GMs (including US) who $200 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1400-700. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-
complete all 9 games with no byes. Players who have forfeited without Online EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA members. Re-entry $50; not
available in Open Section. Unofficial [Link] ratings usually used 1000-500-300-200. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1700:
notice in past CCA Internationals are not eligible for minimum prizes. $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1500: $1400-700-400-300-200. Under
EF: GMs, IMs, WGMs $50 online at [Link] by 6/1, $75 online if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine
if paid with entry. Online at [Link], Adult $35, Young Adult 1300: $1400-700-400-300-200. Under 1000: $800-400-300-200, trophies
at [Link] by 6/28, $100 at site; $100 deducted from prize (no to top 3, first U800, U600, Unr. Unrated may enter any section, with
deduction from minimum prize). Foreign FIDE rated players: $100 $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young
Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. prize limit U1000 $150, U1300 $300, U1500 $450, U1700 $600, U1900
online at [Link] by 6/1, $125 online by 6/28, $150 at site.
Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 $750; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed doubles bonus
USA players FIDE rated 2200/up: $200 online by 6/1, $225 online by
am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all
6/28, $250 at site. Others: $300 online by 6/1, $325 online by 6/28,
before rd. 2. HR: $105-105, 860-627-5311; reserve by 7/8 or rate may sections: $1000-600-400. Team average rating must be under 2200;
$350 at site. All: Phoned entry (406-896-2038) all $10 more; no phoned
increase. Ent: [Link] or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, teammates may play in different sections; teams must register at site
entry after 6/28. Mailed entry (Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803) all $10
NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: [Link], (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teams including an
more; do not mail entry after 6/15. No checks at site, credit cards OK.
[Link], DirectorAtChess. US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries unrated cannot win over $300. Top 4 sections EF: $155 online at ches-
Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine: see World Open. Schedule:
posted at [Link] (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tour- [Link] by 8/10, $165 phoned by 8/8 (406-896-2038, no questions),
Late reg. ends Tue 5 pm, rds. Tue 6 pm, Wed 11 & 6, Thu 6, Fri 11 & 6,
nament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. 4-day $164, 3-day $163, 2-day $162 mailed by 8/2, $180 (no checks,
Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 am. Two half point byes available (must commit
credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. GMs free;
before rd. 2); norm not possible if taking bye. HR: see World Open. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $150 deducted from prize. Under 1500 or Under 1300 Section EF: all
Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. Ent: JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, FLORIDA
[Link]. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: [Link]- $40 less than top 4 sections EF. Under 1000 Section EF: all $80 less
[Link], [Link], 347-201-2269. Online entries posted TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED) than top 4 sections EF. All: Online EF $5 less to MACA members; may
instantly at [Link]. Invitations: [Link]. Use @ symbol 24TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN OPEN join/renew at [Link]. Re-entry $80; not available in Open. Unof-
instead of “At” in email addresses. 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Wyndham ficial [Link] ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1
Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., Orlando 32819. Special parking year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at ches-
JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, PENNSYLVANIA $5/day. $$15,000 guaranteed prizes. In 4 sections. Open: $2000- [Link], Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED) 1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 4-day sched-
WORLD OPEN SENIOR $800-400. Under 2100: $1500-800-400-200, top Under 1900/Unr $600- ule: Reg Thu to 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 6 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 &
6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market 300. Under 1700: $1200-600-300-200, top Under 1500 (no unr) $500-250. 3:15. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 11 & 5,
St., Philadelphia 19107 (see World Open for rates & parking info). Open Under 1300: $800-400-200-150, top Under 1100 (no unr) $200-100, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:15,
to all born before 7/10/66; option of 5-day or 3-day schedule. $7000 plaques to top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed 2:30 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. No 2-day Open Section. All schedules: Bye
guaranteed prizes: $1500-800-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100, doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, other sections before rd. 4.
top Under 2250/Unr $700-400, 1850-2049/Unr $600-300, Under 1850 score among all sections: $800-400. Team average must be under 2200; HR: $96-96-106, 800-582-3232, 508-347-7393, request chess rate,
(no unr) $600-300, Under 1650 (no unr) $400-200, Under 1450 (no unr) teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no reserve by 7/29 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600,
$300. EF: $98 online at [Link] by 6/27, $105 phoned to 406- extra fee) by 2 pm 7/23. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1300 or use AWD #D657633. Ent: [Link] or Continental Chess, PO
896-2038 by 6/25, $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. $300 U1700. Top 3 sections EF: $105 online at [Link] by Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions:
5-day $105, 3-day $103 if mailed by 6/15; do not mail entry after 6/15. 7/20, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/18, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 [Link], [Link], [Link], 347-201-2269.
GMs free; $80 deducted from prize. 5-day reg. ends 5 pm 7/6, rds. Wed- mailed by 7/13, all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online Advance entries posted at [Link] (online entries posted
Sat 6 pm each day, Sun 11 & 4:15. 3-day reg. ends 10 am 7/8, rds. Fri until 2 hours before round 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $100 deducted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat. 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

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US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 16, Black Warrior Chess Challenge (4SS, G/45 d5) 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 42 after 4/21. Info: [Link]
AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN University Church of Christ, 1200 Julia Tutwiler Dr., Tuscaloosa, AL nature. W.
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED) 35404. EF: $40 by April 11; on site $50. Sections: Open and Reserve US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
21ST ANNUAL PACIFIC COAST OPEN (U1600); Prizes b/24 combined, 50% gtd.: Open: 1st: $190, 2nd: $110,
APR. 24, San Jose $uper$wiss (4SS, G/61 d5)
6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/45 d10). Ontario 3rd: $75; Reserve 1st: $150, 2nd $90, 3rd $60. $$b/24. Reg.: 8:15 –
8:45 am; Rds.: 9:20 am, 11:00 am, 1:15 pm, 3:00 pm; Ent: Online at BAC Office, 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Prizes:
Airport Hotel and Conference Center, 700 N. Haven Ave., Ontario, CA $1,300 b/50. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-
91764 (I-10 to N. Haven Ave). Free parking, free shuttle to Ontario [Link] or mail to Freedom Chess Academy,
PO Box 2356, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403. Info: [Link] 1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Apr 16
Airport or Ontario Mills Mall, free wireless, heated pool, restaurants Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg. 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30 11:50 2:30 5. EF: 48,
within walking distance. $25,000 guaranteed prizes. In 6 sections. [Link]. All proceeds to charity.
Econ 33 1/2 prz., after 4/21 +15, playup +25, Rated 2200+ $0 by
Open: $3000-1500-1000-500, clear or tiebreak win $100 bonus, top APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 2016 Phillip Taylor 4/14. Info: [Link] W.
U2300/Unr $1200-600. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300. Under Georgia State Championship (GA)
1900: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1700: $1800-900-500-300. Under See Grand Prix. APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, Bay Area Chess
1500: $1200-700-400-200. Under 1250: $800-400-200-100, plaques to Championship
first 3, top U1000, U800, Unr. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) See Grand Prix.
male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: See Nationals.
MAY 1, Bay Area Cupertino Quads (PK-12; 3XG/30 d5)
$1000-500-300-200. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Players w +score.
may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 See Grand Prix. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 4/28.
pm 8/13; teams including an unrated may not win over $300. Unrated JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) Info: [Link] W.
may enter any section, with prize limit U1900 $600, U1700 $450, U1500
$300, U1250 $150; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 5 sections
See Nationals. MAY 1, Bay Area Cupertino Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5)
EF: $135 at [Link] by 8/10, $140 phoned by 8/8 (406-896- JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 24th annual Southern Open (FL) Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: players w + score.
2038, no questions), 3-day $138, 2-day $137 mailed by 8/3, $150 (no See Grand Prix. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after 4/28.
checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. Info: [Link] W.
GMs free; $120 deducted from prize. Under 1500 Section EF: All $30 MAY 8, Milpitas Luper$wiss (3SS, G/90 d5)
less than top 4 sections entry fees. Under 1250 Section EF: All $60 ARIZONA 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% guar.
less than top 4 sections entry fees. SCCF membership ($18, under 18 US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-
$13 with magazine, $3 without) required for rated Southern CA residents. Tuesday Night Open 50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. May 16 Supp & TD disc. Sched:
Re-entry $70; not available in Open Section. Unofficial [Link] 4 or 5 round, USCF rated tournament. ROUND TIMES: 7:00pm. One Reg. 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-12:50-4:15. EF: 48, Econ 33 w 1/2 prz. after 5/4
ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues game every Tuesday of the [Link] Control: 40/120,SD/60 d5. +15, playup +25, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 4/28. Info: [Link]
with magazine if paid with entry. Online at [Link], Adult $35, PRIZES: 1st Place and Class Prizes based on number of entries. ENTRY com/grandprix.
Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult
$40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11
FEE: $45. TO REGISTER: [Link], call 602-482-4867. SITE: MAY 8, Mother’s DAY Special: Mon & Daughter/Son Champi-
10801 N. 32nd St., Suite 6, Phoenix, AZ 85028. onship (PK-12; 5SS, G/30 d5)
am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg
Sat to 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. All schedules: US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Special commemorative tro-
Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, other APR. 16-17, Leonard Nimoy Memorial Swiss phies to players w + score & all teams. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a.
sections before rd. 4. HR: $95-95, 909-980-0400, request chess rate, 4SS, 30/90, 25/60, 25/60 d0. No Sudden Death! Pan Asian Community Games: 10a - 5p. EF: 44 (mother & child team), 54 after 5/4. Info:
reserve by 7/29 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, Center, 940 S. Craycroft, Tucson, AZ 85711. Open to Must be 18 years [Link] W.
use AWD #D657633. Ent: [Link] or Continental Chess, Box old or older to play in this tournament. EF: $25 at the door. No late MAY 14, Bay Area KIPP Heartwood Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5)
8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: fees. Prizes: Trophies to 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Trophy to winner of the Leonard KIPP Heartwood Academy, 1250 S. King Rd., San Jose, CA 95122. Tro-
[Link], [Link], 347-201-2269. Advance entries Nimoy Trivia contest. Details at [Link]. Reg.: Sat: phies: Players w + score. Sched: Reqrd Check-in 9:30-10a. Games:
posted at [Link] (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tour- 9AM to 9:45. Rds.: Sat. & Sun. 10AM & 3:30. Tie Breaks: Cumulative, 10a-2p. EF: 25, 40 after 5/8. Info: [Link]
nament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm. Solkoff, Median. INFO: Morry Holland (520) 358-5841, Ed Yetman Desert- W.
paradise@[Link]. [Link]. MAY 14, Sacramento Chess4Less Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5)
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
AUG. 13-17, MARYLAND MAY 28-30, 2016 U.S. Amateur Championship West Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: players w
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 See Nationals. + score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 24, 39
5TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) after 5/8. Info: [Link] W.
9SS, 40/90, SD/20 inc/30 Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, See Nationals. US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MD 20852, 301-468-0308. All prizes guaranteed. Two sections: A
JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) MAY 14, Sacramento SuperSwiss (4SS, G/90 d5)
Section (minimum 2100 FIDE or 2200 USCF to play. FIDE ratings Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prize: $600 b/36.
used for pairings and prizes) $4000-2000-1000-900-700-600-400, See Nationals.
1700+: $150-100, u1900 50. u1700: $150-100, u1600 50. May 16 Supp
top U2500 $1300-650, top U2300 $1100-550. Limited number of minimum JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) & TD disc. Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds.: 9:30 11:50 2:40 5. EF: 45, Econ 29 1/2
prizes for non-US FIDE rated players, see web page. Limited amount See Nevada. prz., after 5/8 +15, playup +15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 5/4. Info:
of housing support is available for non-US GMs and IMs. GM and IM JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) [Link] W.
norms possible (2 IMs earned last year). B Section 9-SS (under See Nationals.
2201 USCF and under 2200 FIDE, USCF ratings used, FIDE rated) JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV)
$2000-$1000-$600-$400, top U2000 $1000-$450, top under 1800 $550. AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) See Nationals.
See Grand Prix.
Free Continental breakfast for players each morning. All equipment JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV)
provided for both sections. A section EF: GMs, non-US IMs Free; See Nationals.
US IMs and WGMs $199; FMs $299; FIDE above 2200 $349; FIDE from
2100 to 2199 $399, FIDE from 2000 to 2099 $600, FIDE below 2000 ARKANSAS JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV)
See Nevada.
$800. All $25 more after 6/13, $35 more after 7/30, $45 more after JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA)
8/9, $70 more at the door. B Section EF: $249. $20 more after 7/30, See Nationals. JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV)
$30 more after 8/9, $40 more at the door. Special EFs: All $100 less
for non-US FIDE rated in A section; If staying at the Hilton (min 3 JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) See Nationals.
nights), $50 less for US IMs and WGMs, others $75 less. All $25 less See Grand Prix. JULY 2-4, 2016 Sacramento Chess Championship
for new WI players. All $20 rebate for every new paying WI player you JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) See Grand Prix.
refer. All $50 less, if born before 8/13/1966. Schedule Reg ends Sat See Nationals. AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S)
10 am, rds. 8/13-8/16:11am & 5:30pm, Wed 8/17 11am. HR $93. Ent: See Grand Prix.
MCA, c/o Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD)
More information, hotel reservation link & online entry at [Link] CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN See Grand Prix.
[Link] [Link].
APR. 17, Cupertino DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5)

Regional
Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60%
guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN
50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Apr 16 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8-
8:45. Rds.: 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 48 Econ 33 w 1/2 prz, after 4/13 +15, THE LOS ANGELES CHESS CLUB
playup +25, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 4/7. Info: [Link] The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710. *
ALABAMA grandprix. W. LACC: [Link]; VCC: [Link]
[Link]; Contact email: Mick@[Link]; Saturdays:
APR. 16, Sunny Street Space City Monthly #6 APR. 17, San Jose Kids Quads (PK-12; 3XG/30 d5) 10am-10 pm (Beg & Interm. classes + 3 Tournaments). Sundays:
4SS, G/60 d5. Hitachi Consulting Government Solutions Huntsville, 1500 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: players w + 11 am -7 pm (Junior class + 2 Tournaments) – Details on our
Perimeter Pkwy NW, Suite 100, Huntsville, AL 35806. Hitachi is a secure score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2-5p. EF: 29, 44 after
building call Don Maddox (256783-5042) for entry upon arrival. McAllister’s 4/14. Info: [Link] W.
web site. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm (Advance Lecture). 11514
Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025. (4 blocks W of
just across the parking lot safe, easy walking distance. On-site Book & APR. 17, San Jose Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 405, SW corner of Santa Monica & Butler * 2nd Floor – above
Equipment Sales provided by House of Staunton. Sponsors: Sunny
Street Cafe and House of Staunton. EF: $30 by April 8, 2016 - $45 onsite.
2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies: players w + Javan Restaurant) Group Classes * Tournaments * Private (1:1)
No checks onsite. Memb. Req’d: $15. OSA. $$b/25: $225-155-95. Reg.:
score. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF: 34, 49 after Lessons. Note: We added a new club in the valley!
4/14. Info: [Link] W.
9:30 am April 16, 2016. Deadline Apr 8, 2016. Rds.: 10:00 am 1:00 pm Alec’s Chess Club
3:30 pm 6:00 pm. Half—point byes available for Rounds 1-2 if requested APR. 23-24, 11th Annual Frank Doyle Open [Link]. 818-220-0257. Tournaments for KIDS on Sat-
before 8 Apr 2016. Players Meeting 9:45 am, Apr 16, 2016. ENT: See Grand Prix. urdays or Sundays 12-4pm weekly. Includes free class! Tournaments
Huntsville/Space City Chess Club, 13082 Virginia Ct., Madison AL 35756. APR. 23-24, 2016 Sacramento Senior Championship for ADULTS on Saturdays 5-9pm (G/30 d5) and 9-11pm (Blitz). Private
256-783-5042. [Link] INFO: Don Maddox ddmad- See Grand Prix. Classes available by appointment. Located at 4418 Simpson Ave., #5,
dox@[Link]. DIR: Off Hwy 72 & Research Park on the right behind Valley Village, CA 91607. YOUR FIRST TOURNAMENT IS FREE! Please
McAllister’s. [Link] Space City Chess Club: Madi- APR. 24, Bay Area San Ramon Quads (PK-12; 3XG/30 d5)
Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA contact Alec with any questions at alecnspencer@[Link] or on
son and Huntsville have consolidated into a single club, meeting at 6 our website at [Link].
pm on Mondays at Sunny Street Caf , 7143 B Hwy 72 West, Madison, AL 94583. Trophies: Players w + score. Sched: Reqrd Check-in 1:30-2p.
35758. In addition to monthly tournaments, SCCC hosts weekly club- Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 4/21. Info: [Link] APR. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, LACC - Sat & Sun Nite
rated MadVille Quads (G/25 d5) during regular Monday meetings (Kids signature. W. Blitzathon (BLZ)
Quads start at 5:30 pm; Adults at 7:00 pm). SCCC is dedicated to APR. 24, Bay Area San Ramon Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5) 9 separate events- 7DSS, G/5 d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica
providing local players with a steady, convenient, and safe local venue. Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb).
Club stays open as long as players want to play. Check us out. W. 94583. Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reg 9:30-9:45a. Games: Blitz-rated. No prizes $10. Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45,

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8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets & AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA)
BoA. Info: 310/795-5710 or [Link]. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.
APR. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, LACC Every Saturday & AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA)
Sunday Chess 4 JRS See Grand Prix. See Nationals.
9 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA)
Butler LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC See Grand Prix.
memb, No prize 1/2, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.:
COLORADO
12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; done by 4. Prizes: Trophies & medals; APR. 16-17, 2016 Denver Open JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA)
All players receive prizes! Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Free See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.
healthy refreshments. Info: (310) 795-5710 or [Link] JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA)
or Mick@LAChessClub. com. See Nationals. See Grand Prix.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 24th annual Southern Open
APR. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 30, LACC - Saturday & Sunday See Nationals. See Grand Prix.
7 separate events- 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA
JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD)
90025, 2nd fl. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb; No prizes 1/2; second child See Grand Prix.
1/2). Reg.: 11-12 noon. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 col- See Nevada.
lections. Parking: Free at BoA & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV)
[Link]. See Nationals. GEORGIA
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) Georgia Chess - Every Friday Knight Face-Off
APR. 4, 11, 18, 25, Santa Monica Bay Chess Club See Grand Prix. 3SS, G/30 d5. Georgia Chess Club - Hampton Inn & Suites, 16785 Old
MONDAY EVENINGS; 4-SS, G/1:55 d5. Cash prizes. St. Andrew’s Church, Morris Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30004. Registration: Online $15.00 GCC Mem-
11555 National Blvd., WLA, 90064. EF: $10 - Club members, $25 - non- bers; $20.00 Non-Members. [Link]. Onsite 6:00PM
members. ENTER ROUND 2 WITH A HALF PT. BYE. Reg.: 7-7:10 p.m.
CONNECTICUT to 6:45PM $5.00 more. Sections: Open/Reserve (may change at TD’s
Rds.: 7:10-11:00 p.m., USCF rated. Free parking. Free coffee. INFO: APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, 25th annual Eastern Class discretion). Rds.: 7:00, 2nd and 3rd round will start immediately after,
(310) 827-2789. Championships (MA) (1/2 point byes available).
APR. 23-24, 2016 Alekhine Memorial See Grand Prix. APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 2016 Phillip Taylor
See Grand Prix. MAY 1, Chess Center Grand Opening Georgia State Championship
APR. 24, Palm Springs Chess Festival: Youth (under 18) 3-SS in 8-man sections by rating. G/90 d5. EF: $60 cash only at site. See Grand Prix.
5SS, G/30 d5. Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 S. Pavilion Way, Palm Springs, Cash Prizes: $240-$80 per 8-man section. Chess Center, 3111 South JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA)
CA 92262. Trophies: players w + score, medals to others. 5 sects b/ St., Coventry, CT 06238. Reg.: 10-10:45am. Rd. 1 - 11am. Rds. 2-3 as See Nationals.
age: 4-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-18. Sched: Reg. 9-9:45, Rds.: 10a 11:20a completed. Adv EF: (mail by Apr 23) $40 check payable to Rob Roy, mail
to above address. (860) 887-5052, ConnecticutChess@[Link]. Visit JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA)
1p 2:20p 3:40p. EF: $25, after 4/20 +10. Info: [Link] See Grand Prix.
palms. W. [Link] for directions. Free Refreshments.
Free Internet. JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA)
APR. 24, Palm Springs Chess Festival: Adults (18+)
5SS, G/30 d5. Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 S. Pavilion Way, Palm Springs, MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, 24th annual New York State Open (NY) See Nationals.
CA 92262. Sects of 16 players each based on age/rating. Choice of See Grand Prix. JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class
cash or trophy prize sections. Cash Prize b/16 player sect (EF $44): JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) Championships (VA)
$150-100-50. Trophy Prize (EF $35): players w + score. Sched: Reg. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.
9-9:45, Rds.: 10a 11:20a 1p 2:20p 3:40p. EF after 4/18 +10. Info: JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, Castle Chess Grand Prix
JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA)
[Link] W. See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA)
APR. 30-MAY 1, LACC - April G/90 Open See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.
(A sponsored event.) 4SS, G/90 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA
90025, 2nd fl. 1 Open section. EF: $75; $55 LACC members; No prizes JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 21st Annual Bradley Open JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA)
1/2, spouses/siblings 1/2, new members 1/2, Free new LACC Life See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.
members. Reg.: Sat 10-11:45 am. Rds.: 12, 3 pm each day. Byes: Up AUG. 5-7 OR 6-7, 22nd Annual Northeast Open JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA)
to two 1/2-point byes available. 1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.
byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: Play 1 day & get two 1/2 pt byes- Full JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 24th annual Southern Open (FL)
EF. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710; AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental
Open (MA) See Grand Prix.
Mick@[Link] or [Link]. Parking: Free
on streets, BoA, or basement. See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix! HAWAII

MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, Santa Monica Bay Chess Club DELAWARE AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S)
MONDAY EVENINGS; 4-SS, G/1:55 d5. Cash prizes. St. Andrew’s Church, MAY 14, Delaware Youth Chess Organization Scholastic Spring See Grand Prix.
11555 National Blvd., WLA, 90064. EF: $10 - Club members, $25 - non- Tournament
members. ENTER ROUND 2 WITH A HALF PT. BYE. Reg.: 7-7:10 p.m.
Rds.: 7:10-11:00 p.m., USCF rated. Free parking. Free coffee. INFO: Holy Cross Elementary School, 631 South State St., Dover, DE 19901.
(310) 827-2789. Open to K-12 players. 23 Trophies: 15 Individual & 8 Team. 3 Sections. IDAHO
3 Sections are 5-SS, G/30 d5: K-12 Open (1000+, K-12, trophies to
MAY 28, MDC Scholastics top 5 players & 2 teams), K-8 U1000 (600+, K-8, trophies to top 5
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
5-SS, G/30 d2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2280 South Haven players & 3 teams), K-4 U600 (under 600, K-4, trophies to top 5 players APR. 23, 2016 ICA Spring Open
Ave., Ontario, CA 91761. Open to gr. 12-below. In two sections: Open: 4SS, G/60 d5 rnds. 1 & 2, G/90 d5 rnds. 3 & 4. 2 Sections: Open and
& 3 teams). Rounds: Round 1 for all sections: 10 AM; subsequent Reserve (U1400) (may be combined for pairing purposes if low turnout.)
Trophies to top 5, top 3 U1200, top 2 Unrated. Grade 6/below U1000: rounds ASAP. EF: $5 discount for players rated over 1000. $20, if
Trophies to top 5, top 3 U700, top 2 Unrated. Reg.: 8:30-9. Rds: 9:30- Site: ISU, Student Un Bldg., Salmon River Suites, 1065 S. 8th St.,
received by 11:59 PM 5/08/2016 (online or received mail). $25 if received Pocatello, ID. USCF mem req., ICA mem req., OSA. EF: $30 (U18 & 60+
10:45-12:30-1:45-3. EF: $16 if received by 5/26, $20 door, SCCF after or on-site. Entry: Online registration at [Link]/.
membership required (13$ youth with print mag, $3 youth w/o mag) $25), by 4/20/16, $35 (all) after. Reg & Ck in: 7:30-8:30 AM 04/23. If
Mail registration: include player’s name, US Chess ID #, US Chess not ckd in & pd by 8:30, may not be paired in 1st rnd. RNDS.: 9, 11:15,
Info: contactashok.21@[Link] On-line ent: [Link]. Ent: exp. date, section, grade, school, mobil phone #, email address, &
SCCF, 12714 Bloomfield Ave., Apt. #178, Norwalk, CA 90650. 2, 5:15. 1/2 pt byes: Max 1, Rd. 1-3 only. Request 1st rnd. byes before
check made payable to “Delaware Community Foundation” (put Delaware 1st round is paired. All others commit by end of rd. 2. Prizes: $$ b/30;
MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, 2016 Lina Grumette Memorial Day Youth Chess Organization in the memo line). Mail to: DYCO, 41 Palmetto Open: $200-100-75; Reserve: $75-50-25. HR/ENT/INFO: ICA, c/o Jay
Classic Dr., New Castle, DE 19720. Bring chess sets, boards, and clocks. Food Simonson, 391 Carol Ave., Idaho Falls, ID 83401, 208-206-7667, rookn-
See Grand Prix. available for purchase. Information website & email: [Link]- jay@[Link], [Link]. W.
MAY 29, MDC Hexes [Link]/, ScholasticChessDe@[Link]
AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S)
3-SS, G/90 d2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2280 South Haven MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) See Grand Prix.
Ave., Ontario, CA 91761. 8-player sections by rating. EF: $21 if received See Grand Prix.
by 5/27, $24 door. $$ 40-20-10 each section. Reg.: 9:30-10 a.m. Rds:
10:15-1:45-5:30. Ent: SCCF, 12714 Bloomfield Ave., Apt. #178, Norwalk,
FLORIDA ILLINOIS
CA 90650. On-line entry: [Link].
APR. 22-24, 2016 All-Girls National Championships presented
MAY 30, MDC Action Swiss The Stormont Kings Chess Center in Miami, FL by the Kasparov Chess Foundation in association with the
5-SS, G/30 d2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2280 South Haven Conducts Private and Group Lessons, Homeschool Activities, Tournaments, Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation & US Chess
Ave., Ontario, CA 91761. $500 b/40, else proportional: $150-70-40, Camps, Family Game Nights, Parents Night Out, Casual Chess Play and See Nationals.
U2100/ Unr $80, U1800 $80, Under 1500 $80. EF: $20 if received by more! Complimentary Refreshments, Ample Parking, Comfortable Waiting
5/27, $25 at door. Reg.: 9:30-10 a.m. Rds: 10:15-11:30-1:15-2:30-3:45. Room, and more! Located at 8353 SW 124 St., Suite 201-A, Miami, FL APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 13th Annual Great Lakes
Ent: SCCF, 12714 Bloomfield Ave., Apt. #178, Norwalk, CA 90650. On 33156. Contact Chris Stormont, Phone: 786-303-2437, Email: chris@stor- Chess Open - Battle Creek, Michigan (MI)
line entry: [Link]. [Link], Web: [Link]. See Grand Prix.
JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open (NV) APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, 23rd Space Coast Open MAY 13-15, 2016 Ice Harbor Scholastic Open (IA)
See Nationals. See Grand Prix. See Iowa.
JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 2016 Phillip Taylor MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Open
See Nationals. Georgia State Championship (GA) See Grand Prix.
JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) See Grand Prix. MAY 29, Chicago Open Blitz (BLZ)
See Nevada. MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago See Grand Prix.
JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV) Open (IL) JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, 2016 Annual Universal Late Spring Swiss (MI)
See Nationals. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.
JULY 2-4, Pacific Southwest Open JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA)
See Grand Prix. See Nationals. See Nationals.

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JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL)
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.
JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) JULY 30-AUG. 7, AUG. 2-7 OR AUG. 4-7, 117th Annual U.S.
See Nationals. Open
See Nationals. KANSAS
JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA)
See Grand Prix. MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago
Open (IL)
JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) IOWA See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, 10th Annual Okoboji Open, Reserve JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL)
JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (U1600) & Blitz See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.
AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
See Grand Prix. MAY 13-15, 2016 Ice Harbor Scholastic Open
KENTUCKY
Weekend Scholastic Tournament with Friday Night Blitz, Saturday Open APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 2016 Phillip Taylor
& Reserve Bughouse. 164 Individual and 54 Team Awards. Where: The Georgia State Championship (GA)
INDIANA Grand River Center / Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark, 500 Bell St., See Grand Prix.
APR. 15-17, 2016 National Junior High School (K-9) Dubuque, IA 52001. Reg: Online: [Link]. On-Site:
MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago
Championship 8:00am– 9:30am. 6 Scholastic Sections Master/Expert (M/X) G/90
+30, 4 Rds: Sat 10-3 Sun 9-2; K-12 Open & K-6 Open: G/75 d5, K-12 Open (IL)
See Nationals.
U1200, K-6 U800, K-3 Open G/45 d5, 6 Rds: Sat 10-12:30-2:30, Sun 9- See Grand Prix.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 23, ISCA Memorial 2016
11-1:30. Entry Fee: $45 by 4/13, $50 by 5/1, $55 after 5/1, $60 on JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA)
site. Prize Info: Trophies for Top 10 Individuals all sections, Class See Nationals.
4SS, G/60 d10. Church of The Nativity, 7300 N. Lantern Rd., Indianapolis, Trophies (6 each section) K-12 Open: Top 3 U1600 & U1400 each. K-
IN 46256. In 2 Sections: OPEN and U1800, EF: $40 if by April 9, 2016, JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA)
12 U1200: Top 2 U900, U600, Unrated each. K-6 Open: Top 2 U1000, See Grand Prix.
later $55, $$ 1125, based on 40 entries. OPEN: 1st $270,2nd $170, Top U800, U600 each. K-6 U800: Top 2 U600, U400, Unrated, each. K-3
U/2000 $120. U1800: 1st $225, 2nd $140, Top U/1600 $100; Top U/1400 Open: Top 2 U400, U200, Unrated, each. Club Team Awards (Total of JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA)
$100. Registration: 8:15-9:00. Rounds: 9:30AM, 12:30, 3:00, 6:00PM. top 3 individual scores): Plaques for Each Player of Top 3 Teams: K-3, See Nationals.
Entries: Advance: [Link] or mail to: Roger Norris, 2703
Wallace Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47802, Email: rnorris@[Link], 812-
K-6 Open & Reserve, K-12 Open & Reserve. Teams may be of common JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL)
school or chess club per USCF current regulations. Entry Fee: Mail See Grand Prix.
878-6517, ISCA membership Required, OSA, 1 bye if before Rd.2, NO
checks payable to “Chess in Iowa,” c/o James Hodina, 3411 Blue Pt.
LAST RD. BYES.
Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. Include name, USCF ID, Section, Team
APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 13th Annual Great Lakes & Email address. Hotel: Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark, $119 LOUISIANA
Chess Open - Battle Creek, Michigan (MI) chess rate includes 4 passes to waterpark. Rate guaranteed through
JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open
See Grand Prix. April 13. Reservations: Phone (866) 690-4006 and ask for the Ice Harbor
See Nationals.
Chess Group rate. Side Events: Entry Fee = $5.00 per player per event.
MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago Unrated K-6 Scholastic Touranment (same registration details as K-6 JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open
Open (IL) U1200). Blitz Chess Tournament Fri 7 pm; Bughouse Reserve Tournament See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix. Sat 4:30 pm; Bughouse Open Tournament Sat 7:30 pm; Friends and JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open
MAY 29, Chicago Open Blitz (BLZ) (IL) Family, Sat – Sun, 4 Rds., Rated & Unrated Sections. Additional Info: See Nationals.
See Grand Prix. Visit [Link] for details on tournament, playing site,
hotel, and area attraction or email: [Link]@[Link]. JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 24th annual Southern Open (FL)
JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, 2016 Annual Universal Late Spring Swiss (MI) See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix. MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago
JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) Open (IL)
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. MAINE
JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) JUNE 11-12, Ames Open JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 21st Annual Bradley Open (CT)
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.

25th annual EASTERN CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS

April 22-24 or 23-24, 2016 - $20,000 guaranteed prizes!
5 rounds, Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, Sturbridge, Massachusetts
5 rounds, Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, Class E: $500-250-150-100, trophies to 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 6 pm, rds
366 Main St (Rt 20 west), Sturbridge MA first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated.. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 5 pm, Sun 10 & 3:15.
01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking. Unrated prize limits: E $150, D $300, 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 10 am, rds
Free lectures by IM Danny Kopec, Sat C $450, B $600. Sat 11 am, 2 pm & 5 pm, Sun 10 & 3:15.
9 am & Sun 9 am, also afternoon analysis of Mixed doubles: best male/female 2- Half-pt byes OK all rds (limit 2); Master
games submitted by players. player “team” (average under 2200) must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3.
Two schedule options: 3-day, 40/100, combined score among all sections: $600-
SD/30, d10, or 2-day, rounds 1-2 G/60, d10, 300. May be in different sections. Unofficial [Link] ratings usually
then merges with 3-day and competes for used if otherwise unrated.
same prizes. Top 4 sections entry fee: $115 online Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess
at [Link] by 4/20, $120 at 406- Life: see Chess Life or [Link].
In 7 sections (rated players may play up 896-2038 by 4/18, 3-day $118, 2-day $117 USCF membership required..
one section). Unrated may enter A through E. mailed by 4/13, $130 (no checks, credit Hotel rates: $96-96, 800-582-3232,
Master: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hrs 508-347-7393, reserve by 4/8.
tiebreak win $100 bonus, top U2300 $800- before game. Re-entry (Expert/below) $60. Entry: [Link] or Continental
400. 120 GPP (enhanced). Class C or D Section entry fee: all $30 Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803.
Expert: $1500-700-500-300. less than top 4 sections entry fee. Refunds, $15 service charge. Entries posted
Class A: $1500-700-500-300. Class E Section entry fee: all $60 less at [Link] (online entries posted
Class B: $1500-700-500-300. than top 4 sections entry fee. instantly). Bring set, board, clock if possible-
Class C: $1000-500-300-200. Online entry fee $5 less to MACA none supplied.
Class D: $1000-500-300-200 members; may join/renew at [Link] Blitz Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

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AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship
Open (MA) See Grand Prix. 6-SS, G/60 d5. Westgate Las Vegas Resort, 3000 Paradise Road,
See Grand Prix. 89109. In 4 Sections by age: 14 & Under, 14 & Under Reserve (under
1000), 9 & Under, 9 & Under Reserve (under 800). Trophies to top 10
MINNESOTA in each section plus class and team trophies. 1st Place in each section
MARYLAND wins a Computer loaded with valuable Chess Software and hundreds
MAY 13-15, 2016 Ice Harbor Scholastic Open (IA) of Videos, 2nd-4th win chess prizes valued at 250-150-100. Unrated
MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENTS See Iowa. players may not win 1st in Reserve sections. EF: $89 by 6/3, $99 by
MCA runs scholastic tournaments (almost every other Saturday
from mid-September to late May) & open tournaments (usually MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago 6/22, $120 later. 1/2 point bye in any round (limit 2) if requested in
advance. Reg.: 8:30-9 a.m. Rds.: 10-1-3:30, 10-1-3:30. Youth Blitz
10+ annually) throughout Maryland. Listings & online regis- Open (IL)
6/24 6:00 p.m. ($20 by 6/3 $25 later). HR: $69, $89 Friday and Saturday.
tration at [Link]. Maryland scholastic players who See Grand Prix.
(800) 732-7117 – be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. ENT: Vegas
compete in the Varsity section (which has a floor of 1600) of a JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or
Maryland-Sweet-16 Qualifier can qualify for the $44,000 schol- See Grand Prix. [Link]. com.
arship to UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
awarded each year. JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC)
See Nationals.
APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, Maryland Open MISSISSIPPI
See Grand Prix. AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S)
APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 2016 Phillip Taylor See Grand Prix.
MAY 14, Waldorf Chess Club (WCC) Spring Open #2 Georgia State Championship (GA)
4SS, G/60 d5. Waldorf Chess Club, 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Rd., See Grand Prix.
Waldorf, MD 20601. EF: ($40 WCC members); $45 all others. $5 less EF NEW HAMPSHIRE
if Pre-Registered by phone/email and EF received by 7 May, cash only MAY 7, Vicksburg Open
onsite. $$b/30: 1st $300; 2nd $200; Class A, B, C, (D, E, Unr) $100. 4SS, G/45 d5. Senior Center, 801 South St., Vicksburg, MS 39180. APR. 16, New Hampshire Quick Chess Championship
Reg.: 8:00-9:00 AM. Rds.: 9:30, 12:30, 3:30, and 6:30. ENT: Mail checks Reg.: 9am-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00, 12:30, 2:00, 3:30. Prizes: 1st, See Grand Prix.
payable to WCC, P.O Box 856, Waldorf, MD 20604. INFO: Roland Thorpe, 2nd, Top U1400. 75% of entry fees returned. EF: $20. MCA membership JUNE 18, Keene Open
301-752-5169, strider_08@[Link]. ($5) required for adult MS residents. Info: [Link], 4SS, G/60 d5. Congregation Ahavas Achim, 84 Hastings Ave., Keene,
MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) 601-831-0362. NH 03431. $$ 650 b/30. 3 sections. Open, $$ 150-100, U1900 75. U1750,
See Grand Prix. JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) $$ 100-50, U1550 25. U1400, $$ 100-50. All, EF: $35 if rec’d by 6/1 or
JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class See Nationals. $42 at site. Souvenir T-shirt to every advance entrant; indicate size
(S,M,L,XL,XXL). Reg.: 8:30-9:30 a.m., Rds.: 10-12:30-3-5:15. 1/2-pt. bye
Championships (VA) JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) okay, limit 2, must commit before round 3. No Unr may win over $50
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. except in Open. Ent: David Thomas, PO Box 7582, Fitchburg, MA 01420-
JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) 7582; 508-904-3476.
See Grand Prix. See Nationals. JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 21st Annual Bradley Open (CT)
JULY 5-7, 5th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 24th annual Southern Open (FL) See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open (MA)
JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
JULY 9-10, 8th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA)
MISSOURI
See Pennsylvania. APR. 30, 2016 Kansas City Chess Club Championship
NEW JERSEY
AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International Liberty United Methodist Church, 1001 Sunset Ave., Liberty, MO 64068. APR. 16, Central Jersey Chess Tournament
See Grand Prix. G/60 d5, 3SS. Sections: Open/U1400 $300 Cash Prizes. EF: $27 online Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 4 rated & 2 unrated
[Link]. $35 onsite. Reg.: 9AM. Rd. 1 at 9:30AM. Memb Req. sections. Open, U1200: K-12, 3 rds., G/40 d5. U900, U600: K-12, 4
USCF and KCCA. Flyer at [Link]. Free Entry For ALL rds., G/25 d5. Intermediate (K-6), Beginners (K-2): 4 rds., not rated.
MASSACHUSETTS New and Unrated USCF Players! Trophies to 1st-3rd & top school/club team per section, medals to all!
$35 pre-reg online by 4/14. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Rd. 1 2:00.
APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, 25th annual Eastern Class MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago [Link]
Championships Open (IL)
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. APR. 16, Princeton Charter School
Princeton Charter School at: 100 Bunn Dr., Princeton, NJ 08540. TIME
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA) CONTROL: G/30 d0 Swiss to 4 rounds. SECTIONS: Open above 1000;
MAY 4, 11, 18, 25, Martin Laine Memorial (1950-2014) See Nationals. U1000; U700; U500/Unrated (sections might be combined when necessary
4SS, G/100 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Complex, Fitchburg State University,
67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $20 annual club dues or $1 per JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) for pairings). Parental Supervision Required: The parents or another
See Grand Prix. adult must be designated to supervise the student player between
game. Reg.: 6-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: 1-3, limit one. rounds. Schedule (will be accelerated if possible). First Round: 12:01
Prizes: books to 1st, 2nd, top U1850, U1650, U1450, U1250. Info: George JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) PM; Second Round: ASAP; Third Round: ASAP; Fourth Round: ASAP;
Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, miriling2@ [Link], See Nationals. Award Ceremony: ASAP (4:05 the latest). Schedule will be accelerated
978-345-5011. Website: [Link]. Free parking. W.
JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL) if possible (*) Online Registration $30 Only if register one week
MAY 7, Kaamatan Open See Grand Prix. before: [Link]/[Link] (*) Fee
Town Hall Annex, 381 Main St., West Newbury, MA 01985. In 2 Sections. will increase automatically to $35 if register later. On site regis-
Open: 5SS, G/30 d5, $$GTD: $100-80-60-50-40. U1900 $45. U1600: tration the date of the event: $40 from 11:45 am to 12:00 noon.
5SS, G/30 d5, Open to 1599 & under. $$GTD: $100-80-60-50-40. U1200 MONTANA Information: email to Miguel Iniguez at: migini@[Link] Results
$45. ALL: EF: Entry fee $25 postmarked by 30 April, $30 at site. Reg.: will be posted online the same day of the event!
10-10:45. Rds.: 11-1-2:15-3:30-4:45. 1 half point bye rounds 1-3. ENT: A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! APR. 17, 3rd Annual Steve Ferrero Memorial Grand Prix
Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex See Grand Prix.
Relyea relyea@[Link]. [Link]. W. APR. 16-17, 81st Montana Open
Holiday Inn, 22 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 443- APR. 17, Westfield Spring Scholastic
MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, 24th annual New York State Open (NY) Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12. 3 Sections: Open,
See Grand Prix. 2200. Format: Open, 5rd, SS, G/120 d5. EF: $30 by April 14, Jrs. -1/2,
$5 more at site. Checks payable to MCA. USCF & MCA required, OSA, U1250, U750. Open: 3-SS. G/40 d5. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. U1250
MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, 85th Massachusetts Open (MCA-$12), entry fee waived for 1st time USCF. Reg.: 9am-9:40 Sat. & U750: 4-SS. G/25 d5. Rounds: 2:00, 3:15, 4:30, 5:45 p.m. EF: $25,
See Grand Prix. Rds.: 10am, 2:30, 7pm and 9am, 3pm (or ASAP— Annual business $20 members. Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 in each section. Tiebreaks
JUNE 18, Keene Open (NH) meeting between rds. 4-5). $$b/25: $200, $120, $80, biggest upset $40 used. See USCF Rule 34E. Register: 1:15-2:00 p.m. Information: John
See New Hampshire. (both non-prov) $$ increased per entries. Contact: Murray Strong, 530 Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@[Link], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432
State St., Helena, MT 59601, 406-459-6684. murstrong1958@[Link]. or 848-219-1358, [Link] and westfieldchessclub.
JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) [Link] [Link]
See Grand Prix.
APR. 21, 3rd Thursday Quads
JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) 3 RR, G/30 d5. Effects Quick/Reg Rating. Quads grouped by Quick Rating.
See Grand Prix. NEBRASKA All the King’s Men Chess & Games Center (Just 22 mins. from Phila/NJ
JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago bridges), 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ. 856-582-8222. Prizes: $25 1st
See Grand Prix. Open (IL) per quad. Unr. cannot win more than $10. EF: $12.50, members $10.
Reg.: 6 -7:15 pm. Rds.: 7:30-8:30-9:30 pm. All: Visa/MC/Disc/Amex
JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 21st Annual Bradley Open (CT) See Grand Prix.
OK w/$1surcharge. Info: cs@[Link]. Bring a clock!
See Grand Prix. JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL)
APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, 25th annual Eastern Class
AUG. 5-7 OR 6-7, 22nd Annual Northeast Open (CT) See Grand Prix.
Championships (MA)
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open
See Grand Prix.
NEVADA APR. 24, Westfield G/45 Quads
Reno Scholastic Chess Quadz 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25,
University of Nevada, Reno FH19 PK-College. G/30 d5 Sched: 12:00- $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45
MICHIGAN 3pm. EF: 10. Weekly event on designated Saturdays. Info: www. p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan
westfieldchessclub@[Link], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-
APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 13th Annual Great Lakes [Link]/[Link] or chesskidz@[Link]
1358, [Link] and [Link].
Chess Open - Battle Creek, Michigan JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Women’s Open
See Grand Prix. See Nationals. APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, Maryland Open (MD)
See Grand Prix.
MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago JUNE 23, Walter Browne Memorial National Open Blitz
Open (IL) APR. 30, Hamilton Chess Club Quads
Championship (BLZ)
3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave.,
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per
JUNE 3-5 OR 4-5, 2016 Annual Universal Late Spring Swiss JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. Contact
See Grand Prix. See Nationals. email: [Link]. W.

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MAY 1, Ernesto Labate Memorial Grand Prix p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan APR. 15, Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ)
See Grand Prix. westfieldchessclub@[Link], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- 9-SS, G/3 +2. ($500 b/35): $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000,
MAY 8, Mother’s Day Blitz (BLZ) 1358, [Link] and [Link] U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30,
G/5 d2. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. 2 Sections: JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds:. 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-
Premier (8 highest-rated players), Quads (all other players). Premier: Championships (VA) 8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. Blitz rated.
7-RR. Prizes: $50-30-20. Quads: DRR (6 games). Prizes: $50 to 1st in See Grand Prix. [Link]. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. EF: $20, $15 members. Rounds:
JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) APR. 16, Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1800)
All sections 2:00, 2:20, 2:40, 3:00, 3:20 & 3:40. p.m. Final round of 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2400:
Premier 4:00 p.m. Info: westfieldchessclub@[Link]. See Grand Prix.
$75, U2100: $75. U1800 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40,
MAY 14, Princeton Charter School JULY 1, 2, 3, World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) (PA) MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-
Princeton Charter School at: 100 Bunn Dr., Princeton, NJ 08540. TIME See Pennsylvania. 7pm. One bye available, request at entry. [Link].
CONTROL: G/30 d0 Swiss to 4 rounds. SECTIONS: Open above 1000; JULY 3, World Open G/10 Championship (QC) (PA) 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
U1000; U700; U500/Unrated (sections might be combined when necessary See Grand Prix. APR. 17, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1600)
for pairings). Parental Supervision Required: The parents or another
adult must be designated to supervise the student player between JULY 4, World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2200:
rounds. Schedule (will be accelerated if possible). First Round: 12:01 See Grand Prix. $75, U1900: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1300: $75. EF: $40,
PM; Second Round: ASAP; Third Round: ASAP; Fourth Round: ASAP; JULY 5-7, 5th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-
Award Ceremony: ASAP (4:05 the latest). Schedule will be accelerated See Grand Prix. 5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. [Link].
23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
if possible (*) Online Registration $30 Only if register one week JULY 5-7, World Open Under 2100 (PA)
before: [Link]/[Link] (*) Fee See Pennsylvania. US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
will increase automatically to $35 if register later. On site regis- APR. 17 & 24, 7th Annual Broome County Chess Championship
tration the date of the event: $40 from 11:45 am to 12:00 noon. JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) - Francis Cordisco Memorial
Information: email to Miguel Iniguez at: migini@[Link] Results See Grand Prix. 6 Round Swiss, G/75 d5. CORDISCO’S CHESS CENTER, 308 Chenango
will be posted online the same day of the event! JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) St., Binghamton, NY 13901, (607) 772-8782, cordiscos@[Link].
MAY 15, Westfield G/45 Quads See Grand Prix. $$: $500 Prize Money GUARANTEED. Two sections - Open Section:
3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, JULY 8-10, World Open Under 2300 (PA) $150 - $75 - $50 trophies 1st – 3rd. Reserve Section (under 1700):
$20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 See Pennsylvania. $125-$60-$40 (under 1700) trophies 1st – 3rd. US Chess Federation
p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan Membership required. Entry fee: Open- $40 Reserve- $35. Non Broome
westfieldchessclub@[Link], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- JULY 9-10, 8th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) County residents welcome. Schedule: Registration on site 9:00-9:45AM
1358, [Link] and [Link] See Pennsylvania. Sun. 4/17/16. Rounds: 10AM–1PM–4PM both days. Mail entry: checks
MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, 24th annual New York State Open (NY) JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 21st Annual Bradley Open (CT) payable to “Cordisco’s Corner Store”, 308 Chenango St., Binghamton,
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. NY 13901. Non Broome County residents welcome- 1st place trophy
MAY 22, Westfield G/45 Quads AUG. 5-7 OR 6-7, 22nd Annual Northeast Open (CT) Broome residents only.
3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, See Grand Prix. APR. 19, Marshall Masters
$20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental See Grand Prix.
p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan Open (MA) APR. 21, Marshall Thursday Action!
westfieldchessclub@[Link], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF:
1358, [Link] and [Link]
AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-
MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) See Grand Prix. 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W.
See Grand Prix. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. [Link].
MAY 28, US Amateur K-8 East Under 1200 APR. 21, 28, MAY 5, 12, 19, 26, Long Island Ilan Kreitner
5-SS, G/30 d5. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ NEW MEXICO Memorial Tournament
07960. If staying, for chess rate ($119 per night), please make reser- US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix.
vations at [Link] . Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJ Chess. APR. 23-24, Springtime in Socorro APR. 22, Marshall Fischer Random Tournament!
Free parking, public transportation to NYC, Philadelphia. walking dis- at the Joseph A. Fidel Center on the New Mexico Tech Campus,
tance, 30 restaurants, shops and parks within 5 minute stroll. In three 4-SS, G/25 d5. Fischer Random (Chess 960) rules. Not rated. ($450
Socorro, New Mexico. 5 Rds. SS Game/90+30 sec incr. Rds.: Sat. b/35): $200-100, top U2200/unr, U1900: $75. USCF regular rating used
sections: Under 1200, Under 900, Under 600. Trophies to Top Ten. 9am, 2pm, 6:30pm. Entry Fees: Open: $30, Reserve (U1800), Fischer
Others win chess medallions. Unrated may not win first place. Regis- for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20, GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-
(U1500): $25, Marshall (U1200): $20. Prizes based on entries. Unrated 6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, Request at entry. 23
tration: Saturday, May 28, 11am -12noon. Rounds: 12:30pm, then eligible only for 50% of prize except in Open. 1/2 point bye available
ASAP, with lunch break after Round Two. EF: $30 if postmarked by W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. [Link].
if declared in writing to NMCO TD or TO before first round starts.
May 16th. $40 cash at site. One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested Advance Reg: Pay to NMCO, Box 4215, Albuquerque, NM 87196. To APR. 22-24 OR 23-24, 25th annual Eastern Class
with entry fee. April Rating Supplement used. Entries: to Aaron Kiedes, avoid late fee, completed Entry Form and Entry Fee must be received Championships (MA)
4 Seymour Terrace, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Call 973-343-3260 for in NMCO post office box by 12noon. April 21. Pay Pal available see See Grand Prix.
information or email akiedes@[Link]. Entries must include name,
USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone
[Link]. Reg: on site: cash/check only plus Late fee $15. Sat. US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
number, section, grade level and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. 8am – 8:30 am. $5 Family discount after one full price entry. Morphy APR. 22-24, 23-24 OR 24, Marshall Monthly U2300 (New
No phone entries. Online entries $32 at [Link] after 4-15-15 Section (Under 1100): 4 rds. SS Saturday Only: 9:15am, 10:45 a.m., Round Times!)
until 5-26-16 at midnight. W. 1:45pm, 3:15p.m. No 1/2 point bye avail. EF $10. Prizes: Gift Certs 5-SS, 40/90 SD30 +30. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. $800
for US Chess, amts based on entries. Submit entry form and fee as Gtd: $300-150-100. U2100: $125; U1800 $125. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40.
MAY 28-30 OR 29-30, 72nd Annual U.S. Amateur above, but late fee is $5. W.
Championship - East Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. &
See Nationals. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Sun. 1 & 6pm. 2-day: Sat. 11:30am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3-day in
A State Championship Event! round 2. 1-day: Sun. 9-10:15-11:30am (G/25 d5) then merge in round
JUNE 5, Westfield G/45 Quads MAY 14-15, New Mexico Class Championships 4. Max two byes, request at entry. [Link]. 23 W.
3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, Sponsored by New Mexico Chess Organization. May 14 & 15 in the Library 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
$20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45
p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan
of Eldorado High School, 11300 Montgomery NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. APR. 23, Marshall Saturday U1500
4 Rds. SS, G/120 d10. Rds.: 9:00 am and 2:30 pm both days. Open to 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40, MCC
westfieldchessclub@[Link], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219- players of all ages and places of residence; however, only the highest
1358, [Link] and [Link] Mbrs $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. One bye
finishing resident of New Mexico will receive the title of New Mexico available, request at entry. [Link]. 23 W. 10th
A State Championship Event! Class Champion. Tie breaks if necessary. Sections: Master/ Expert, A, St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
JUNE 5, 2016 NJ State Girls Championship B, C, D, E, F. EF: $30. Cash prizes for each Section based on EF paid by
4SS, G/55 d5. Dean of Chess Academy, 3322 Route 22 West, Building that section. Membership in team representing NM based on order of APR. 28, Marshall Thursday Action!
15, Suite 1501, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (973) 219-6877. 2 Sections. finish of NM residents in each class. Registration limited to those from 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF:
Open: Trophies to Top 8 players. First place player is New Jersey’s whom entry fees and forms are received by mail or by e-mail on or before $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-
representative for the National Girls Tournament of Champions during 11:59 pm (MDST) May 12, 2016. Mail EF & Entry Forms to P. O. Box 4215, 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W.
the U.S. Open 2016. NJSCF will provide a stipend to defray the costs of Albuquerque, NM 87196. Entry Forms and further details available on 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. [Link].
the attendee if she plays in the NGTOC 2016. U1400: Trophies to Top 8 line at [Link]. PayPal may be used to pay EF. Assignment to US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
players. Entries postmarked by 5/27/16 to Noreen Davisson, 6 Red section by TD based on highest published rating since 12/31/16. APR. 28, MAY 5, 12, 19, 26, JUNE 2, Marshall Thursday Open
Barn Ln., Randolph, NJ 07869. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S) 6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150, U2100: $100. U1800: $100
9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am & ASAP. Email Noreen@deanofchess. See Grand Prix. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs.
com for more information. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. [Link]. 23 W.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! NEW YORK 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
A State Championship Event! APR. 29, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ)
JUNE 11-12, NJ State Junior Championship APR. 9, 17th Annual Bruce Bowyer Memorial See Grand Prix.
5SS, G/75 d5. Dean of Chess Academy, 3322 Route 22 West, Building See Grand Prix.
APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, Maryland Open (MD)
15, Suite 1501, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (973) 219-6877. 2 Sections. APR. 10, 17th Annual Bruce Bowyer Memorial SCHOLASTIC See Grand Prix.
Grades 9-12: Trophies to Top 8 players. First place player is New Tournament
Jersey’s representative for the Denker Tournament during the U.S. APR. 30, Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1700)
5SS, G/30 d10. Open to all students thru grade 12. EF: $10. ** NEW 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2300:
Open 2016. NJSCF will provide a stipend to defray the costs of the LOCATION!! *** ESTONIAN HOUSE, 243 East 34th Street between Sec-
attendee if s/he plays in the Denker 2016. Grades K-8: Trophies to $75, U2000: $75. U1700 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40,
ond and Third Avenues. 212.684.0336. Note: Saturday Grand Prix and
Top 8 players. First place player is New Jersey’s representative for the MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-
Sunday Scholastic. Info:pbowyer@[Link] or (Pat Bowyer)
Dewain Barber Tournament during the U.S. Open 2016. Entries post- 7pm. One bye available, request at entry. [Link].
516.641.4521. $$G: $200-$125-$75, U1800 $50, U1600 $40, U1400 $30,
marked by 6/6/16 to Noreen Davisson, 6 Red Barn Ln., Randolph, NJ U1200 $25. Trophy to winner, speed playoff for 5-0. Reg.: 10:15-10:45. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
07869. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 11:30am-12:30pm. Rds.: 11am-1pm-2:30-4pm-5:30. Limit 2 byes, commit by [Link] MAY 1, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1500)
Rounds: 1:00pm and 4:00pm Saturday, 9:00am, 12:00pm and 3:00pm MUST be received by APR 1st! Ck/MOpayable to Pat Bowyer (be sure 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2100:
Sunday. Email Noreen@[Link] for more information. to specify Scholastic) c/o APS, 3500 North State Road 7, Ste 400, Laud- $75, U1800: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40,
JUNE 12, Westfield G/45 Quads erdale Lakes, FL 33319. Note: Limit 60 players, no door ents. Provide MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-
3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, name,school, USCF rating, ID#, & exp date. Note: You *MUST* bring 5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. [Link].
$20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:45 clocks and sets, none will be provided. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

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US Chess Junior Grand Prix! MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg:. 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00- MAY 29, Marshall Scholastic Action! (3 Rounds)
MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30th Nassau Amateur Team 5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. [Link]. 3-SS, G/25 d5. Open to youth K-12. ($225 b/25): $100-50, U1000: $75.
4-SS, 40/80 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. Open 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs: $15. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:10-11:20am. No
to teams of 3 (+ optional alternate). Ave rating must be U1900. Teams MAY 17, Marshall Masters byes. [Link]. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
play in rating order. EF: $54/team by 4/29, $75 at site, $10 more per See Grand Prix. MAY 29, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1500)
non-memb. $$ (504 b/12 teams) 252, U1700, 1500/UR each 126. Team 4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2100:
byes 1-4 (Last rd. bye must be req before rd. 3 and is irrevocable). US Chess Junior Grand Prix! $75, U1800: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40,
Teams seeking players call 631 218-4440 or captnhal@[Link]. MAY 18, 25, JUNE 1, 8, 15, Marshall Weekly Wednesdays (5 MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 12:15-12:45pm. Rds.: 1-2:45-5:00-
Players looking for teams $18 by 4/29, $25 at site, $10 more for non- Round Cycle) 6:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. [Link].
memb. Reg ends 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15 each Mon. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 5-SS, G/90 +30. Please note: This cycle is only 5 rounds because of 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782. the NY International! Two sections. U2000: ($450 b/25) $225-125.
U1700: $100. U1400: ($450 b/25) $225-125. U1100: $100. EF: $50, JUNE 3, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs
MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, JUNE 6, Marshall FIDE Mondays/U1800 MCC Mbrs $30. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Limit two
$20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for
6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE byes; request by rd. 4. [Link]. 23 W. 10th St.,
round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. [Link]. 23 W.
Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100. U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25) NYC. 212-477-3716. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
$200-150-100. U1500: $100-50. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15- MAY 19, Marshall Thursday Action!
6:45pm. Rd: 7pm each Mon. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. 23 W. 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. [Link]. $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- JUNE 3-5, Marshall Weekend FIDE (New Round Times!)
5-SS, 40/90 SD/30 +30. FIDE Rated. (Note the new round times below!)
MAY 4, 11, 18, 25, Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W.
($600 b/25): $250-125. U2200: $125; U1900 $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs
Night Chess! 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. [Link].
$40. GMs Free. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm,
Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 MAY 20-22 OR 21-22, 24th annual New York State Open Sat. & Sun. 1 & 6pm. Max 2 byes, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC.
Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members See Grand Prix. 212-477-3716. [Link].
$3. Reg.: 7-7:25 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. [Link].
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! JUNE 4, Marshall Morning U1700 Action - NEW!
MAY 5, Marshall Thursday Action! MAY 20-22, 21-22 OR 22, Marshal Monthly U2300 (New 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: Round Times!) $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9am-10:15-11:30-12:45pm. One bye avail-
$40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- 5-SS, 40/90 SD30 +30. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. $800 able, request at entry. [Link]. 23 W. 10th St.,
10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. Gtd: $300-150-100. U2100: $125; U1800 $125. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. NYC. 212-477-3716.
10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. [Link]. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. JUNE 5, Marshall Morning Action! (4 Rounds)
MAY 6, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action! 1 & 6pm. 2-day: Sat. 11:30am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3-day in round 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1800: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs 2. 1-day: Sun. 9-10:15-11:30am (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Max $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye avail-
$20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for two byes, request at entry. SIDE EVENT: May 20, Marshall Bughouse able, request at entry. [Link]. 23 W. 10th St.,
round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. [Link]. 23 W. Tournament! 5-SS, G/5 d0. Bughouse. Not rated. Players register in NYC. 212-477-3716.
10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. teams of two. Each round is a 2 game match. ($450 b/35 players): $200-
100, top U2200/unr & U1900 team average: $75. USCF regular rating US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs & GMs $20. Reg.: 6:15- JUNE 9-12, 9th New York International - U2200 Section
MAY 6-8, Marshall Weekend FIDE (New Round Times!) 6:45pm. Rds.: 7-7:40-8:10-8:40-9:10pm. Max one bye, Request at entry. 7-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30. Open to all players rated U2200 and unrated.
5-SS, 40/90 SD/30 +30. FIDE Rated. (Note the new round times below!) No FIDE ratings over 2200. USCF Ratings used for pairings and prizes.
23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. [Link].
($600 b/25): $250-125. U2200: $125; U1900 $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs FIDE Rated. Prizes $8,000 based on 70 paid entries. $3000-2000-
$40. GMs Free. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, MAY 21, Marshall Saturday U1800 1000, U1900: $1000-500, U1600: $500. Entry Fee: $200 if received
Sat. & Sun. 1 & 6pm. Max 2 byes, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC by May 30; $250 in June. $25 less for MCC members. Schedules: 4-
212-477-3716. [Link]. Mbrs $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. One bye day: Thurs. 7pm, Fri. – Sun. 12:30pm & 6pm. 2-day: Sat. 9-10:10-
available, request at entry. [Link]. 23 W. 10th
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
11:20am (G/25 d5) then merge with 4-day. Byes: 2 byes available,
MAY 6, 13, 20, 27, 16th Queens Team Championship must commit before round 3. Playing site: The historic Marshall
4-SS, G/115 d5. All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Ave., MAY 26, Marshall Thursday Action! Chess Club. Registration: Call MCC with credit card, mail check, or
Jamaica, NY 11432. Open to two player teams with May ratings averaging 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: online. Limited to 70 players! Register early! [Link]-
U2000. $100-50 to top 2 teams, $60 to top U1700 team, $60 each to top $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30- [Link]. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
Board 1 and Board 2 scorers/10 teams (prizes raised or lowered pro- 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. JUNE 10-12, Can-Am International Chess Tournament
portionally). One 1/2 point team bye permitted, which must be requested 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. [Link]. See Grand Prix.
at entry. If one player on team is unavailable, replacement must be MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago JUNE 11, Marshall Thursday Action!
rated lower and occupy board of player replaced, regardless of rating. Open (IL)
EF: $35 per player, $25 QCC members. Reg.: 7:15-7:45. Rds.: 8:00 each 4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF:
See Grand Prix. $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-
Fri. ENT: Ed Frumkin, 445 East 14th St. #10D, New York, NY 10009
(212-677-3224 - do not call on Thursday or Friday). More detailed contact MAY 27, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ) 10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W.
information at [Link]. Mail entry by April 30. See Grand Prix. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. [Link].
MAY 7, Marshall Morning U1700 Action - NEW MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs See Grand Prix. JUNE 13, 20, 27, JULY 4, 11, 18, Marshall FIDE
$20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9am-10:15-11:30-12:45pm. One bye avail- MAY 28, Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1700) Mondays/U1800
able, request at entry. [Link]. 23 W. 10th St., 4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2300: 6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE
NYC. 212-477-3716. $75, U2000: $75. U1700 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100. U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25)
MAY 7, 14, 21, 28, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tourna- MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45- $200-150-100. U1500: $100-50. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15-
ments! 7pm. One bye available, request at entry. [Link]. 6:45pm. Rd: 7pm each Mon. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. 23 W.
3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585- 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. [Link].
442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less
for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available,
request at entry. [Link]. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5,
every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5.
MAY 8, Marshall Morning Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs
$20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye avail-
24th annual NEW YORK STATE OPEN
able, request at entry. [Link]. 23 W. 10th St.,
NYC. 212-477-3716.
May 20-22 or 21-22, Tiki Resort, Lake George
MAY 12, Marshall U2400 Action $3000 prize fund, includes Senior Section
4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. ($375 b/25):
$150-100, U2100: $75 U1800: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. Reg.: 6:15-
6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. 5 rounds, 4 sections. FREE LECTURES BY IM DANNY KOPEC.
Request at entry. [Link]. 23 W. 10th St., NYC.
212-477-3716. Open Section: Prizes $400-200-100, top Under 2010/unr $210-
MAY 13, Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ)
9-SS, G/3 +2. ($500 b/35): $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, 110, top Under 1810/Unr $200-100.
U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30,
MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-
Senior Section: Open to under 1910 or unrated born before
8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. Blitz rated. 5/22/66. $300-150-70, top Under 1710 $140-70.
23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. [Link].
MAY 14, Marshall Morning U1800 Action - NEW U1610 Section: $240-120-60, top U1410 $120-60, unr limit $150.
4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to youth K-12. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75.
EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am-
U1210 Section: $100-50, trophy to top 3, 1st Under 1000, Under
12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC.
212-477-3716. [Link].
800, Under 600, Unrated.
MAY 14, Marshall Saturday G/60 Open Mixed doubles (any sections) averaging under 2200: $200.
4-SS, G/55 d5. Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2400: $75, U2100: $75. Advance or online entry $7 less to NYSCA members (NYSCA dues $12/yr
EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-
2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., with 2 magazines or $20/yr with 4 magazines, may be paid with entry).
NYC. 212-477-3716. [Link].
MAY 15, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1600) SEE “GRAND PRIX” in this issue or [Link].
4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2200:
$75, U1900: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1300: $75. EF: $40,

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JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open (MA) JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL)
Championships (VA) See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix. AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD)
US Chess Junior Grand Prix! See Grand Prix. OHIO
JUNE 22-26, 9th New York International - Championship Section
9-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30. Only open to players currently rated 2000+ APR. 9, Mustard Seed Melt Down
(USCF or FIDE). FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes. FIDE rated. NORTH CAROLINA 4SS, G/30 d5. 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon, OH 44139. EF: $30, IMs, GMs
free. Sections: Open, U1800, U1400, U1000. Registration: 9-9:45 at
Prizes $9,000 unconditionally guaranteed! $4000-2000-1000, U2400 APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 2016 Phillip Taylor site. Rds.: 10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30, U-1000 ASAP. Prizes: $800 Guar-
FIDE: $1000-500, U2300 FIDE $500. Entry Fee: $200. Players not rated Georgia State Championship (GA)
USCF or FIDE over 2200: $300. GMs/Foreign IMs: Free. Local IMs: anteed!! Open: $150, $62, U-2000 $50. U-1800: $100, $52, U1600 $40.
See Grand Prix. U-1400: $100, $52, U1200 $40. U1000: $62, $32, U750 $30, U500 $30.
$125. $25 less for MCC members. All $50 more if received after June
15. Foreign players who play all 9 rounds receive $75. Schedule: Wed. MAY 27-30 OR 28-30, 4th Cherry Blossom Classic (VA) Free healthy box lunch to ALL players! Convenient Online Registration
7pm, Thurs. – Sun. 11am & 6pm. Byes: 2 byes available, must commit See Grand Prix. at [Link] Info: Contact: Mike Joelson, 216-321-
7000.
before round 3; limit 1 bye in rounds 8-9. FIDE GM/IM norms possible; JUNE 3-5, 1st Annual Carolinas Classic
must play all rounds. Last year 1 norm was achieved! Playing site: The See Grand Prix. US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
historic Marshall Chess Club. Registration: Call MCC with credit card, APR. 15-16 & APR. 22-23, Dayton Chess Club 56th Champi-
mail check, or online. Limited to 70 players! Register early! 23 W. JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA)
See Nationals. onship
10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. [Link]. 6SS, 40/90, SD/60 +30. USCF rated Open Tournament. FIDE Rated.
JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA) JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA) Reg.: ends Apr 15, 7:45 p.m. EF: $25 adv/$40 after Apr 8. Rds. 1-3: Apr
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 15/16 - 8pm, 10:30am, 5:30pm. Apr 22/23 Rds. 4-6: 8pm, 10:30am,
JULY 1, 2, 3, World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) (PA) JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA) 5:30pm. Must be DCC mbr for 1+ month. Trophies: 1st/2nd, u2000:
See Pennsylvania. See Nationals. 1st/2nd, u1600: 1st/2nd, u1200: 1st/2nd. Register at [Link]-
[Link] or at DCC or mail to Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton,
JULY 3, World Open G/10 Championship (QC) (PA) JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class OH 45402. More Info: Email DCC.18W5@[Link] or call 937-
See Grand Prix. Championships (VA) 461-6283.
JULY 4, World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA) See Grand Prix.
APR. 23, Parma Open
See Grand Prix. JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open 4SS, G/45 d5. German Central Organization, 7863 York Rd. (1/4 mi. N
JULY 5-7, 5th annual World Open Women’s Championship (PA) (PA) of Sprague), Parma, OH. Sections: Open, U2000, U1600. Reg.: 8-9:15AM.
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Rds.: 9:30-11:15-1:30-3:15. Prizes (b/50): Open 1st $160, 2nd $80;
JULY 5-7, World Open Under 2100 (PA) JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) U2000 1st $120, 2nd $60; U1600 1st $120, 2nd $60; U1200 1st $60.
See Pennsylvania. See Grand Prix. Ent: $20. Info & entries: William Wright, 19121 Wheelers Ln.,
Strongsville, OH 44149. Phone: (440) 572-9565. E-mail: grubber@adel-
JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA) JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) [Link]. Web: [Link]/
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.
JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA) US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 24th annual Southern Open (FL) A State Championship Event!
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. APR. 23-24, Ohio High School and Middle School Championships
JULY 8-10, World Open Under 2300 (PA) AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD) 6SS; Sections: High School Championship (9-12 Open), High School
See Pennsylvania. See Grand Prix. Reserve (9-12 U1000), Middle School Championship (K-8 Open), Middle
JULY 9-10, 8th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA) School Reserve (K-8 U800). Championship sections rds. 1-3 G/60 d5,
See Pennsylvania. rds. 4-6 G/90 d5; Reserve sections all rds. G/60 d5. Championship sec-
JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 21st Annual Bradley Open (CT) NORTH DAKOTA tions open only to students residing in Ohio or enrolled in Ohio schools
or home-schooled in Ohio. Venue: Roberts Centre, 123 Gano Rd., Wilm-
See Grand Prix. MAY 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 OR 29-30, 25th annual Chicago ington, OH 45177 (at I-71 exit 50). Connected Holiday Inn, reservations
AUG. 5-7 OR 6-7, 22nd Annual Northeast Open (CT) Open (IL) 937-283-3200, specify chess for $119 room rate. EF: $39 through Apr.
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. 8, then $44. Enter by mail or online at [Link]. No

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onsite registration. All entries must be received by April 21. Awards: JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV) JULY 4, World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ)
Trophies to all players scoring at least 4.0; team trophies to top 5 teams See Nationals. See Grand Prix.
in each section. Complete information at: [Link]. JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV) JULY 5-7, 5th annual World Open Women’s Championship
Contact: Alan Hodge 513-600-9915, a.hodge195@[Link]. See Nevada. See Grand Prix.
APR. 29, DCC Friday Nite Quick #15 (QC) JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV)
4SS, G/24, increment 5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF:
See Nationals. JULY 5-7, World Open Under 2100
$14 ($10 DCC mbr). Info: DCC.18W5@[Link], 937-461-6283. 5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World
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APR. 29-MAY 1 OR APR. 30-MAY 1, 13th Annual Great Lakes PENNSYLVANIA 100, U1800 $110, U1500/Unr $90. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. Reg.
Chess Open - Battle Creek, Michigan (MI) ends 5 pm 7/5, rds. Tue 6 pm, Wed 11 & 6, Thu 9 & 2. One half point
MasterMinds Scholastic Summer League
See Grand Prix. Info at [Link]. bye allowed if U1500/Unr, otherwise two byes allowed; must commit
APR. 30, Cincy Tornado - Zugzwang North Penn Chess Club
before rd. 2. Ent: at site.
Always Last Saturday of Month. 2 Sections: OPEN & Under 1600. 4- Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. See [Link] JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International
SS, G/60 d5. Reg. ends 9:45am. 1st Round: 10am. EF: $33 if paid for schedules & info or 215-699-8418. See Grand Prix.
online/$38 at site. OGPrix Event/OCA deduct $3. Masters above 2200
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MAY 6, DCC Friday Nite Quick #16 (QC) U1200/Unrated, School Team (top 4 scores). Top 2 receive free entry 100, U2000 $110, U1600/Unr $90. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. Reg.
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com/apps/webstore/products/show/5565964 or PASAC, c/o Joshua
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Oklahoma - Norman — 5-SS See Grand Prix.
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 My best Move

PHOTO: DUTCH NATIONAL ARCHIVES, THE HAGUE, FOTOCOLLECTIE ALGEMEEN NEDERLANDS PERSBUREAU (ANEFO), 1945-1989
GM PAL BENKO
Chess Life’s endgame
columnist for 45 years

ith my long career, it is difficult to

W pinpoint a single “best move.” I find

it more interesting to give my best
move against Fischer, which occurred in our
first meeting. Bobby, while only 15 at the time,
was the U.S. champion and had qualified for
the Interzonal. I had qualified for this prestigious
event once earlier but instead of playing I sat
in a communist prison after attempting an escape

“ ”
to the free world, so this was my first time
playing this event too—though I was twice as
old as Fischer.

KING’S INDIAN DEFENSE,

SÄMISCH VARIATION (E81)
Pal Benko
Robert J. Fischer
Portoroz Interzonal (4), Portoroz,
Yugoslavia, 08.10.1958

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5.

f3 e5 6. Nge2 0-0 7. Bg5 exd4 8. Nxd4 I sat in a communist prison
Nc6 9. Nc2 Be6 10. Be2 h6 11. Bh4 g5

An impatient choice to shake off the pin. after attempting an

12. Bf2 Ne5 13. Ne3 c6 14. 0-0 Qa5 15.
Qd2
escape to the free world ...
Not 15. Qxd6 Rfd8 16. Qa3 Qxa3 17. bxa3
destroying my pawn structure for a pawn. 19. Ncd5 Nxd5 20. cxd5 Bd7 21. b4 with Black should think about resigning. For exam-
15. ... Rfd8 16. Rfd1 a6 17. a4 Qc7 18. a5 promising queenside play. Weakening his ple, after 31. ... Kh8 (31. ... Kf8 32. Bg3) 32.
c5?! kingside was more threatening, though this is Bxf6 (32. Nxf6, or 32. Rxf6 are also good) 32.
a little unusual when both players are castled ... Bxf6 33. Rxf6 Nxf6 34. Nxf6 wins; 32. ... Rg8
on the same wing. 33. Re7 Bxf6 34. Rxf7 Rxg4 35. Rxh7+ wins.
19. ... Qe7? 31. ... Re5

A mistake. He could have continued his plan This is what I forgot about, but my position
with 19. ... Nc6 and then 20. Ra3 Nd4 (20. ... is so good that the win is still on the board.
Nxa5 21. Ncd5 Bxd5 22. cxd5 b6 23. Nf5 when 32. Bg3 Rxe3 33. Rxe3 Re8 34. Re6 Ng5
White’s position is worth more than a pawn.) 35. Rxd6 Re4 36. Rd8+ Kh7 37. Bf4 Bh6
21. Bd3 keeps the tension.
There was nothing against the threat of 38.
20. hxg5 hxg5 21. Nf5 Bxf5 22. exf5 g4
Qh4+ followed by 39. Rd7.
Houdini sees the danger here and prefers 22. 38. Rd7! Re1+ 39. Kf2 Ne4+ 40. Kxe1
AFTER 18. ... c5?! ... Nc6 23. Qxg5 Nd5 24. Qxe7 Ndxe7 25. Bd3 Qxd7 41. Qg6+, Black resigned.
Rab8, heading into an endgame a pawn down.
Some critics labeled this a mistake since 18. After this event, Bobby and I were awarded
... Qe7 is more prudent, but Bobby was looking 23. Bh4 Qf8 24. fxg4 Nexg4 25. Bxg4 the grandmaster title (at a time when there
for counterplay.
Nxg4 26. Qg5! Nf6 27. Rd3 Nh7 28. Qg4
were only about 50 grandmasters) and became
f6 29. Nd5 Qf7 30. Re1 Re8 31. Rde3
world championship candidates.
19. h4!
Black gets some air after this time-trouble
My best Move. The main alternative was move. After 31. Re6 (that I had planned before) Photo: GM Pal Benko in 1964..

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