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ON THE COVER
GM Fabiano Caruana just missed a chance to create chess
fever in the United States when he lost an exciting lastround game at the Candidates tournament to GM Sergey
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Quick (G/10) Championship. US Chess
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JUNE
CONTRIBUTORS
GM ALEJANDRO
RAMIREZ
(Candidates) is the coach

of the upcoming collegiate
chess team at Saint Louis
University. He is a three-time
Olympic player and has
qualified for one World
Championship and one
World Cup. He enjoys
StarCraft, anime,
Hearthstone and most
things that fall under the
nerdy category.
GM IAN ROGERS
(Womens World
Championship) is a
frequent contributor of
international event reports.
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TOP U.S. GIRLS FACE OFF

The performance of players like Ashritha Eswaran and
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well as Maggie Fengs capture of the National Junior High
School title has everyone wondering how far our top
female talent will go. Follow along for the U.S. Girls
Junior Championship Invitational, set from June 25-29 in
Manchester, New Hampshire.
(Final Four) is the former

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He is currently managing
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Chess for the Gifted and Busy.
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Counterplay / Readers Respond
Corrections and Cooks

MARCH ISSUE
Due to an editing error, we gave an incorrect line
in the Burnett Variation of the Sicilian Dragon in
the "Looks at Books" column.
In the April 2016 Chess Lifes April Fools Day

Problems by GM Pal Benko, problem 1A has a
grossly different alternate solution.
Chiburdanidze. I was there as her second. Some

WIM she is.
Due to an editing error, we gave the wrong author
for the Emory Tate poem; it should have listed Emory
Tate, Jr., who penned the poem months before Tate's
death. The articles author, Dr. Daaim Shabbazz,
tells us that Emory III, who we listed as the poet,
was actually the one who released it to the public.
On our Solutions page, the last line of Problem IIs
solution from The Practical Endgame went
missing. Here is the diagram and full solution again:
SERIAL HELPMATE IN 9 MOVES

WHITE TO PLAY
The correct variation is:

9. Bc4 Bd7 10. 0-0-0 Rc8 11. Bb3 Ne5 12.
Kb1 Nc4 13. Bxc4 Rxc4 14. g4 b5 15. b3 b4!
APRIL ISSUE
Our April cover mistakenly gave Harold Dondis
death year as 2016; he died, as indicated within the
article, on December 15, 2015. The "2016" error was
also listed below the article's headline.
In April's "Chess to Enjoy," we inadvertently repeated
diagrams III and VI in the quiz section. Here is the
correct diagram III and solution:
I found the given rook promotion solution

(1. ... d5 2. ... d4 3. ... d3 4. ... dxc2 5. ...
cxb1=R 6. ... Rxb2 7. ... Rxd2 8. ... Rd5 9. ...
Re5 10. Qd3 mate.) and enjoyed it as well,
considering a knight on e5 doesnt allow the
type of mate given as a solution, and solutions
involving a knight promotion take one
additional move.
The alternate solution (technically alternate
eight solutions as there are eight different bishop
moves that can be played on the second-to-last
move maintaining the solution) goes as follows:
1. ... d5 2. ... d4 3. ... d3 4. ... dxc2 5. ... cxd1=B!
6. ... Bxe2 7. ... Kd3 8. ... Kc2 9. ... Any bishop
move (other then ... Bxf1) 10. ... Na3 mate,
thus artistically boxing in the king, taking away
Kd3 on the second-to-last move, and taking
away ... Kxc1while simultaneously mating on
the last move.
GM Benko responds:
PROBLEM II: 2000 LEVEL

GM Teimour Radjabov (FIDE 2726)
GM Sergey Karjakin (FIDE 2767)
Tashkent (variation), 2014
BLACK TO MOVE
White is up 400 pawns, and on the

verge of promoting, but a beautiful (and
quiet) move seals the perpetual. 48. ...
Kf4!! Avoiding 48. ... Kg3, which would
have lost to 49. Rxh3+!! Kxh3 50. f7 Kg3
51. Be5+. 49. f7 Rd1+ 50. Kf2 Rd2+,
Draw agreed. Perpetual!
Mr. Stein is correct and has found a hidden cook in

this problem. Thank you for your alertness and
keep up the good solving.
WHITE TO PLAY
SOLUTION
Munich, 1936: 15. Bxh6! gxh6 16. Qd2 Kh7 17. Bd3+
Ng6 18. h5 Rg8 19. hxg6+ fxg6 20. Ke2 or 20. Rh3
Qf8 21. Ng5+. Black played 15. ... Qa5+ 16. Ke2
gxh6 and lost after 17. Qc1.
Reader Jason Stein wrote us about GM Pal Benkos

April Fools Day problems:
MAY ISSUE
In our cover story on the U.S. Amateur Teams, we
gave Irina Levitna the WIM title. She is actually a
WGM, as GM Alex Yermolinsky wrote us:
Irina had been among the worlds best female
players for 20 years. She was USSR champion
and many times a candidate. In 1994 she played
a world championship match with Maia
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Looks at Books / Understanding Rook Endgames
Understanding Rook Endgames

An attempt to teach the most common of endgames by pairing
theoretical positions with strategic themes.
By JOHN HARTMANN
THEORETICALLY DRAWN
GM Alexander Onischuk (2745)
GM Jeffery Xiong (2723)
2016 U.S. Championship (1), St. Louis,
Missouri, 04.14.2016
AFTER 30. Rd1
30. ... b3+! 31. Kc1 Ra6 32. Rd8+ Kh7 33.
Kd2 Rxa4 34. Kc3 Ra1 35. Rd2 a5!? 36.
Kxb3 a4+ 37. Kc4 a3!
Mller, Karsten and Konoval, Yakov. Understanding
Rook Endgames. Gambit Publications: 2016. ISBN: 9781-910093-81-8. 288 pages. Paperback. (Available from
uscfsales.com, catalog number B0190GB, $26.95)
here is something of a consensus among

top authors and teachers about how to
study the endgame. First, there are key
technical positions that must be memorized.
The precise number of these positions varies
for Dvoretsky, it is about 220, while for de la
Villa and Smith it is 100but the idea is that
players should know certain terminal positions
and aim for them in their analysis. This is to
be coupled with a study of endgame strategy
or typical endgame themes, with Shereshevskys
Endgame Strategy typically recommended for
this purpose.
What comes of such a plan for improvement?
Ask Jeffery Xiong, whoas I was writing this
reviewused his knowledge of rook endings
both typical and theoretical in this round-one
draw as black with Alexander Onischuk from
the 2016 U.S. Chess Championship:
Heading for a theoretically drawn rook endgame

with three pawns versus two on the kingside.
After Whites 46th, the position is drawn
according to the Lomosonov tablebases.
38. bxa3 Rxa3 39. Kxc5 h5! 40. Kd4 Ra5
41. Ke4 g6 42. f4 Kg7 43. h3 Kf7 44. Rd6
Ra2 45. g4 hxg4 46. hxg4 Ra7 47. g5 Rb7
48. Ke5 Ra7 49. Rf6+ Kg7 50. Rc6 Re7+
51. Kd6 Re4 52. Rc7+ Kg8 53. Rc8+, Draw
agreed.
With Understanding Rook Endgames, just out

from Gambit, Karsten Mller and co-author
Yakov Konoval aim to offer readers both
elements of a proper education in rook endings.
The first four chapters (p. 11-222) are an
encyclopedic study of positions with up to seven
pieces. The final four chapters (p. 223-244)
treat broader themes, including basic principles
of rook endings and theoretical positions with
more than seven pieces.
The stark differential in page count between
the two halves of the book is not incidental.
On the whole, this is a book devoted to five-,
six- and seven-piece rook endings. More than
half of its pages focus on rook and two pawns

versus rook and pawn, with each and every
position fully checked with new seven-piece
tablebases. The analysis in the first four chapters
is thus entirely correct, and this features
prominently in the books advertising.
Is analytical certainty important for the
average reader? Perhaps. It is nice to know that
what appears on the page can be trusted
completely, but an excessive authorial fascination
with the machines is not without certain risks.
Mller and Konoval present immense
amounts of computer-driven analysis throughout the book. There are long strings of analysis
derived from the tablebases that lack sufficient
explanation. Some positions are given with raw
output from the tablebasessee 4.15, Longest
Winsand no effort is made to unpack the
logic of the moves for the human player.
Chapters 5-8 might leaven the narrow focus
of the first four chapters were they not so brief.
There are a total of 33 positions analyzed in
these chapters, while there are 271 (and 58
section headings!) just in chapter four. There
are also precious few principles and guidelines
to be found here. Instead of another abbreviated
account of the famous Kantorovich / Steckner
position (6.04), why not include a more typical
example of the four versus three with a-pawn
ending and use it to explain key plans or ideas?
Mller and Konoval write in the introduction
to Understanding Rook Endgames that they adhere
to the dual philosophy (p. 6) sketched at the
beginning of this review. I dont believe that they
succeed in this task, as they lose sight of the
proverbial forest for the trees. Chapters 1-473
percent of the bookcontain too many theoretical
positions and too much analysis to remember.
Chapters 5-8a mere eight percent of the book!
feel added solely to justify the books title.
There is plenty of fascinating material to be
found in Understanding Rook Endgames, but it
is an encyclopedia of theoretical positions and
not an instructional work. Non-masters hoping
to understand rook endings should instead look
to Emms The Survival Guide to Rook Endings or
Mednis Practical Rook Endings.
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First Moves / Chess news from around the U.S.
2016
Inductees to
U.S. and World
Chess Halls
of Fame
i
A
n induction ceremony on April 13, 2016, recognized five

exceptional chess players as they take their places in history
as members of the World Chess Hall of Fame and the U.S.
Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis.
Representatives of the World Chess Federation (Fdration
Internationale des checs or FIDE) nominated and selected David
Bronstein, Sonja Graf-Stevenson and Howard Staunton for
induction into the World Chess Hall of Fame. They join 24 other
players who have received the honor since the World Chess Hall
of Fames creation in 2001. Members of the World Chess Hall of
Fame are chosen for their total contribution to the sport. Players
as well as others who have made an impact as authors, journalists,
organizers and in other ways are eligible for induction.
This years inductees into the World Chess Hall of Fame are
recognized for their level of play as well as their overall contributions
to the game, Beatriz Marinello, FIDE Vice President, said.
The US Chess Hall of Fame Committee considers and sends
candidates for the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame to the US Chess Trust
each year. The trustees then voted on candidates, selecting
Grandmasters Maurice Ashley and Gata Kamsky to join the other
55 players currently in the U.S. Hall of Fame.
Ashley and Kamsky have both made a tremendous impact on
the chess world. Both highly accomplished players, Ashley has
broadened the visibility of chess among key audiences, and Kamsky
has demonstrated the unique ability to sustain a high caliber of play
over more than three decades. We are thrilled to celebrate these
elite players, Harold Winston, US Chess Trust Chairman, said.
Each player is commemorated at the World Chess Hall of Fame
in St. Louis, Missouri with a plaque bearing their image and a
biography of their notable contributions to the game.
The 2016 induction ceremony will recognize these important
players of our time, their tremendous chess careers and their undeniable
influence on the game, said Chief Curator Shannon Bailey.
10 June 2016
| Chess Life
(B. 1966) UNITED STATES INDUCTED 2016

Maurice Ashley is not only the first African-American player to achieve the title of grandmaster, but one of the greatest ambassadors and
promoters the game has ever known. Ashley is a world-class commentator who has covered many major competitions including the 1995
GM Garry Kasparov-GM Viswanathan Anand World Championship match as well as the 2013-2016 Sinquefield Cups. He has also
organized some of the highest-stakes open tournaments worldwide, the HB Global Challenge (2005) and Millionaire Chess Open (2014,
2015), which featured record-setting prize funds. Formerly a Joint Fellow at Harvards Berkman Center and MITs Media Lab, Ashley is at
the forefront of bringing the benefits of chess to a wider educational audience through the innovative use of technology. He is the author
of the bestseller Chess for Success: Using an Old Game to Build New Strengths in Children and Teens (2005).
(1908-1965) WORLD HOF

INDUCTED 2016
(1924-2006) WORLD HOF

INDUCTED 2016
(1810-1874) WORLD HOF

INDUCTED 2016
Sonja Graf-Stevenson was one of the best female

chess players of the 1930s and the chief rival of
Vera Menchik, who then reigned as Womens
World Chess Champion. She learned to play chess
during her childhood and later trained with
Siegbert Tarrasch. Graf-Stevenson competed in
tournaments and matches against both men and
women, earning attention for her daring and
sometimes risky play. She played in four Womens
World Chess Championship tournaments and
matches, nearly taking the title at the Buenos
Aires tournament (1939). Graf-Stevenson
remained in Argentina during World War II, but
immigrated to the United States in 1947, where
she won two U.S. Womens Chess Championships
(1957, 1964). Her legacy also includes writing one
of the first chess books by a top female player, As
juega una mujer (This Is How a Woman Plays, 1941).
A top-ranked player for 30 years, David

Bronstein tied with Mikhail Botvinnik in the
1951 World Chess Championship match. He
also distinguished himself as one of the greatest
thinkers and innovators in the history of chess.
Bronstein pioneered the Kings Indian Defense,
transforming it from an unknown and
discredited defense into one of the most popular
and dynamic openings. He was an early
advocate of speeding up competitive chess and
in 1973 introduced the idea of adding a time
increment for each move made. Bronsteins
Zurich International Chess Tournament 1953
(1979) routinely appears on lists of the greatest
chess books ever written for its insights into
how top players think.
Howard Staunton was a latecomer to chess, only

starting to play seriously at the age of 26. Despite
this obstacle, he developed into one of the best
players of the 1840s and eventually worked to
standardize rules of chess across nations.
Staunton popularized his ideas in The ChessPlayers Handbook (1847), The Chess-Players
Companion (1849), and Chess Praxis (1860) as
well as in the Illustrated London News chess
column he authored from 1845 until his death.
Staunton also organized the first modern
international tournament (London, 1851) and
wrote a book about its events. The now-standard
tournament chess piece design, first produced
by Jaques of London and which Staunton helped
to popularize, bears his name.
(B. 1974) UNITED STATES INDUCTED 2016

Gata Kamsky is one of the greatest chess players to represent the United States. He is a five-time U.S. chess champion (1991, 2010, 2011,
2013, 2014) and a six-time U.S. Olympiad team member (1992, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014). Kamsky also played board one on the only
American team to win the World Team Chess Championship (Lucerne, 1993). He has been ranked number three in the chess world twice
(1996, 2009) and is the only American after Bobby Fischer to compete in a match for the FIDE World Chess Championship (losing to
Anatoly Karpov 7 - 10 in 1996). Kamsky is also the only U.S. player to win the FIDE World Cup, finishing ahead of 128 players at
Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia (2007).
Gata Kamsky- Spectrum Studios, 2015 U.S. Championship; Maurice Ashley- Spectrum Studios, 2015 U.S. Championship; Sonja Graf-Stevenson - Rueb, Alexander. Scrapbooks. (1900-1957).
Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Netherlands.; David Bronstein- New In Chess Archives; Howard Staunton- Courtesy of the John G. White Chess Collection at the Cleveland Public Library
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World Chess Hall of Fame

Celebrates
50,000th Visitor!
By AL LAWRENCE
FACES
At the
U.S.
CHAMPS!
ACROSS
THE BOARD
By AL LAWRENCE
ED GONSALVES
PROVIDENCE,
RHODE ISLAND
Championship
statisphiliac
Ed Gonsalves is the US Chess Championships sovereign of stats. Ask him which U.S. Championship
holds the record for most games won against former champions, and hell tell youperhaps after
first consulting his massive database covering all
the U.S. Championships since the first official one
in 1936, including quite a lot of earlier info. Hes
spent thousands of hours researching and compiling the files. Oldest and youngest champs?
piece of chess cake, Fischer and Reshevsky. Most
last-round wins? Dont make Ed laugh, of course it
was Shabalov with nine. Longest draw?Yawn,
164 moves in Akobian-Lapshun, 2003.
Using his annual vacation time from his work with
the U.S. Postal Service, Ed traveled to the Chess Club
and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis to visit his eighth
U.S. Championship for a first-hand look. Oh, in case
you didnt know, the most wins over champions
was 22, in 1996, when nine former title holders
played in Parsippany, New Jersey. Dont feel bad.
Your writer didnt know either, and he was US Chess
executive director at the time.
SEAN MALONE
Better than being

punched in the face
The Selberts live in Eureka, Missouri, a half hours drive from the Hall. We had been
talking about going for a while, Craig, a software engineer, saidever since Justin, the
real chess player of the family, improved his game as part of a gifted program opportunity,
College for Kids. So one day on spring break, they made a family outing to the new Ikea
store. From there, it was a short trip. They lunched at a nearby deli and then dropped into
4652 Maryland Avenue.
Sean often rides his bicycle to the Chess Club and

Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, where hes played
in more than 100 tournaments since moving to St.
Louis in 2010. Its a privilege milling about with
GMs, the computer-repair specialist said. Hes awed
by meeting stars like former world champ Garry
Kasparov. At the Championships, Sean is an Irina
Krush fan. Shes been so dominant and is such a
modest, nice person.
Much to our surprise, we were given free commemorative shirts and a personal tour.
On the first floor they saw a chess set created by Yoko Ono. On the second floor, Craig
and Justin played chess on a Harry Potter-sized chess set inside a Magic Castle. Justin
won. On the third floor, they saw the plaques commemorating the great players and an
exhibit about other famous people who played chess, like Albert Einstein. The staff was
very kind and courteous. We received a tour of the club across the street. Its a beautiful,
impressive place. It was a lot of fun!
Seans also a big fan of chess compositions. They

can be works of art, and give composers immortality. Born in the Virgin Islands, Sean learned chess
at seven when his mother brought home a chess
set. At the time, it was just one of many games,
but it became more important as Sean gravitated
toward one-on-one combat but didnt want to get
punched in the face. Write to faces@uschess.org.
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has attracted more visitors than all three of its predecessors combined since the first
location opened in the basement of US Chess in New Windsor, New York, in 1988. In
fact, on March 15, the Selbert familyCraig, his wife Stacy, 11-year-old son Justin, and 8year-old daughter Jenna put the Central West End attraction over the 50,000 mark.
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US Chess Affairs / News for our Members
US CHESS
MISSION
Empowering people through

chess one move at a time.
2016 Scholar-Chess Player Awards

By MIKE HOFFPAUIR, US CHESS SCHOLASTIC COUNCIL
US CHESS IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE

the five winners of the 2016 Scholar-Chess
Player Awards. The Scholar-Chess Player
awards are sponsored by the US Chess Trust
and the National Scholastic Chess Foundation.
Chosen from among a highly competitive
field of 20 applicants, the five winnersthree
seniors and two juniorsdisplay a superb
combination of scholarly accomplishments,
chess achievements, and a record of consistent
service to the chess playing community. Each
winner receives a $1,500 scholarship created
from donations to the US Chess Trust.
IM SAFAL BORA, MICHIGAN

IM Bora is a senior at Troy High School in
Troy, Michigan. After graduation he plans to
attend the University of Michigan and pursue
a degree in finance. Someday, Safal says, I would
like to form and promote an organizational
network of executives/professionals working
in various careers who have a heightened
interest in chess. The organizations mission
will be to share ideas, experiences, and ways to
bring recognition to the chess community and
connect chess players to successful chess mentors
in this network.
WIM AGATA BYKOVTSEV, CALIFORNIA

Agata is a home-schooled junior from Goleta,
California. After graduation she plans to attend
Stanford University. While WIM Bykovtsev
has not decided upon her major, the fact that
she already has completed all high school level
math and physics available to her strongly
suggests what direction she may choose. She
believes that, Giving back to my community
is also important. Over the last year and a half,
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VISION
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I have been a volunteer at the Isla Vista

Afterschool Project where I have founded a
chess program for underprivileged school
children.
IM AKSHAT CHANDRA, NEW JERSEY

IM Chandra is a home-schooled senior from
Iselin, New Jersey. Although he has not decided
what college or university to attend or in what
areas to focus, his strong achievements in math
and the sciences point strongly toward a degree
in one of those disciplines. IM Chandra has
been coaching an individual who suffers from
cerebral palsy and is also working with the local
school districts Reaching Individual Student
Excellence (RISE) program, helping them learn
critical life skills so they can have the confidence
and independence to assimilate in society.
IM DANIEL GUREVICH, GEORGIA

IM Gurevich is a home-schooled senior from
Marietta, Georgia. He is undecided on where
to attend college, but his composite ACT score
of 36 (out of 36) and top scores on 10 Advanced
Placement exams mean he is ready to excel in
whatever direction he decides to go. He also
has contributed articles to Georgia Chess, US
Chess News (formerly Chess Life Online) and Chess
Life Kids (CLK). Following the news of the
2010 Haiti earthquake, he says, I organized
my first simultaneous exhibition to raise funds
for the victims. I will keep contributing to CLK,
volunteering at local schools, and promoting
chess in other ways.
CHRISTOPHER YANG, PENNSYLVANIA

Yang is a junior attending North Penn High
School in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Following
high school, Yang says he would like to attend
Harvard, Princeton, Massachusetts Institute of

Technology, Duke University or the University
of Pennsylvania. After representing his home
state in the 2015 Denker Tournament of High
School Champions, Yang noted, I remember
Mike Klein, the speaker, emphasizing that
becoming a great chess player is only a small
part of the goal. The real goal is to spread chess
so that more people can enjoy it. I am
determined to carry out this message!
EXECUTIVE BOARD
ELECTION BALLOTS
Ballots will be mailed on June 8
to US Chess members who were
current members active as of May
5, 2016, who will be age 16 or
older by June 30th, 2016, and
who registered to vote by May 1,
2016. Ballots must be returned by
July 21 at 3 p.m. to the address
listed on the ballot. See
https://secure2.uschess.org/
voter-registration.php. for
more information and to check
your registration status. In
addition to the half-page
statement on the opposite page, a
150-word statement from each
candidate appeared in the April
2016 Chess Life and a half-page
statement in the May 2016 Chess
Life. These are available in the
Chess Life archives on uschess.org.
Our vision is to enrich the lives of all persons

and communities through increasing the play,
study, and appreciation of the game of chess.
US Chess Affairs / Candidate Statements
MIKE HOFFPAUIR
Fellow Chess Players, Parents,

Coaches, Tournament Directors,
Organizers, and enthusiasts of
our beloved game,
In April and May I highlighted
my chess roots and a few of my
more cherished chess
accomplishments as a parent and
tournament director. I wont
retread that ground. Rather, Id
like to talk about what I stand
for in relation to the game and a
possible position on the
Executive Board. My message
centers around three points:
collaboration today, invest for
tomorrow, and have fun. To
begin, my foremost belief for

being a member of the Executive
Board is that I stand for
collaboration and discussion
deciding what is best in all
things for chess in the United
States is always open for
dialogue and debate. That may
seem a bit strange for someone
who has 27 years of military
experience, where following
orders is the rule. True, but its
how military leaders develop
orders that is keythrough
collaboration and discussion. Its
for that reasonwanting to be
involved in the discussionsthat
I became a delegate several years
ago to represent my home state,
Virginia, in the annual US Chess
Delegates Meeting.
scholastic ranks, the talent rising

to the top, and supporting what
works. We can do this through
grants for initiatives that have
the right purpose, leadership,
and sustainability. To me, its as
much about instilling a love for
the game as it is about providing
a means to identify and nurture
top players. Many of the great
players often speak of how
lessons over-the-board translate
to lessons in lifee.g. making
tough decisions and taking
responsibility for them, thinking
through the possibilities and
their consequences, and
spending time to improve
oneself. Few goals in chess can
be better than this type of life
training for young players.
Next, I believe we need to invest

more in the future of chessthe
up and coming players in the
Third, I believe we have to have

fun playing chess, organizing
tournaments, and running clubs.
Yes, chess is a serious

mindsport, but getting to know
more about how each of us
think, how to improve our
thought processes, renewing old
friendships, and making new
ones at the board can also be
quite fun. Chess is a game we
can play for life, unlike the legs
that have deserted me since my
high school and college tennis
playing days.
My sincere wish is that in these
few short sentences you know a
little more about me, what I
stand for, and the kind of person
you would be supporting if you
provide me with your vote. If
elected, I will dedicate my
energy, enthusiasm, experience
and productivity to you. I
humbly ask for your vote, and
especially, your ideas as we move
forward.
CHARLES D. UNRUH
Chess and US Chess has been an important part of my life for
half a century. I am a Benefactor Life Member and strongly believe in
the positive US Chess mission. My chess leadership and volunteerism
started in Ohio during the 1970s and continues at present with the
Oklahoma state chapter.
In the 2013 election, I was granted the opportunity to serve
on the Executive Board by the membership. My comments
in the May 2013 Chess Life presented a candidate with the following
primary goal, My election to the new board of directors means a voice
for a more sustainable business cycle." In the election, the membership
supported my fiscally
conservative message.
The 2013 election gave support to a team of leaders that guided US
Chess to the strongest financial position of the last decade. My
platform remains committed to continued US Chess financial strength.
I respectfully ask for your support in the upcoming election.
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Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment
Annotation-Land
A realm with its own quaint laws, tribal customs, and a form of
language unknown anywhere else on the planet.
By GM ANDY SOLTIS
IMAGINE THAT YOU GOT OFF A TRAIN

in an unfamiliar city. You need directions so
you stop a passerby and ask how to get to your
destination.
Deserving attention is to go three blocks to
the left, he replies.
Then he pauses and adds, Also possible is
one block to the right.
After another pause: Worthy of consideration is four blocks straight ahead.
Youd think you were in a strange country.
You are. Youre in Annotation-land.
Its a realm that has its own quaint laws,
tribal customs and a form of language unknown
anywhere else on the planet.
The leading citizens of Annotation-land
theyre called annotatorsonce got away with
analyzing chess games with useless comments
like this. At the critical point in a game they
would say, Deserving attention is 17. ... Rc8
and then add, Also possible is 17. ... Bg5.
Today these annotators have been shamed
into doing bettersomewhat better. But they
still talk in ways that no one else does. Among
their favorite terms:
Psuedo-attacking moveThis sounds like a
move that hints at an attack but really has
another purpose. But in Annotation-land
pseudo just means not good.
When an annotator writes about a pseudoattacking move hes simply saying its a bad
one. Theres nothing pseudo about it. But
annotators love pseudo so off they go describing moves as pseudo-defensive, pseudoprophylactic, and so on.
Technical winThis term replaced the hoary
a matter of technique that even annotators
felt embarrassed using. What the new term
means is: This so obviously a win to me that I
wont deign to explain it to you.
This follows an Annotation-land tradition.
The higher-rated the annotator, the less he
will explain, even when the position cries out
for explanation.
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CLOSED RUY LOPEZ,

BREYER VARIATION (C95)
GM Alexander Morozevich (FIDE 2743, RUS)
GM Krishnan Sasikiran (FIDE 2666, IND)
37th Biel International Chess Festival,
Biel, Switzerland, 2004
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 Nb8 10. d4 Nbd7 11. Nbd2 Bb7 12.
Bc2 Re8 13. a4 Bf8 14. Bd3 c6 15. b3 g6
16. Bb2 Qb6 17. c4 Nh5 18. b4 Bg7 19. c5
Qc7 20. cxd6 Qxd6 21. dxe5
Deceptively simple positionThe adverb is as

bad as pseudo because its ambiguous.
Deceptively could mean that the position is
harder than it appears. Or it could mean that
it is easier than it seems.
Or it could also be that the annotator doesnt
understand what deceptively means. Or, that
he doesnt understand the position and is using
an ambiguous word to hide it. How deceptive.
Sac This is a what grammarians call a back
formation. Sac is a shortened form of sacrifice. For example, Black threatens to sac a
knight on f5.
I prefer inserting a k and spelling it sack.
Purists claim thats wrong because there is no
k in sacrifice. I wonder what they do with
their short form of bicycle.
When you visit Annotation-land you will
also encounter natives who express surprise at
the least surprising events:
FRENCH DEFENSE (C18)
New In Chess gave this position a diagram so

we will too. White annotated the game and his
only comment here was: My opponent missed
this move. There was no explanation of why
Black couldnt take the hanging bishop.
Why? Well, in Annotation-land, bewildering
readers is considered a good thing.
World Champion Mikhail Botvinnik said
this is a subtle pedagogic ploy. In the preface
to a Russian edition of a Jos Capablanca book
he said Capablanca as a rule didnt explain
simple tactical lines. Capablanca did this for
the sole reason of leaving the reader to find
them for himself.
So in the previous diagram the annotator is
doing you a favor by saying, Im not going to
explain why 21. ... Qxd3 is bad. That is, youll
have to find 22. Re3 on your own.
Another Annotation-land idiosyncrasy is:
GM Peter Leko (FIDE 2743, HUN)

GM Alexander Khalifman (FIDE 2667, RUS)
34th Olympiad, Istanbul, Turkey,
10.30.2000
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5 c5 5. a3
Ba5 6. Qg4 Ne7 7. dxc5 Bxc3+ 8. bxc3
Ng6 9. Nf3 Nd7 10. Bd3 Qc7 11. 0-0 Nxc5
12. a4 0-0 13. Ba3 b6 14. Rfe1 f5 15. exf6
e.p. Nxd3 16. cxd3 Rxf6 17. Qg3
Black played 17. ... Qxg3 and Whites note

was A big surprise! I did not even consider
this move ...
Huhh? You threaten to take the other guys
queen and you didnt consider queen-takesqueen?
What White meant is that he didnt look far
beyond 18. hxg3 because he just felt White
had to be better. Annotators are surprised by
moves they didnt calculate deeply.
ConcreteThis can mean anything from
forcing to ... well, anything. This move starts
Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment
1966 Piatigorsky
Cup
If you ask players today about the
Piatigorsky Cup of 1966, they might
say, Was that the one where Bobby
Fischer screamed at Boris Spassky
on the beach? Actually, that was
just an invention for the recent
movie, Pawn Sacrifice. The real
tournament, which began 50 years
ago next month, was a dramatic
event in which Fischer overcame a
disastrous start and nearly caught
Spassky in the race for first place.
It was also remarkable because
Tigran Petrosian managed only an
even scoreand he was the world
champion. In this months quiz you
are asked to find the fastest winning
line of play in six Piatigorsky Cup
positions. This will typically mean
the forced win of a decisive amount
of material, such as a rook or minor
piece. For solutions, see page 71.
concrete play. This is a natural and concrete

move. In this concrete position. I made a
concrete decision. What annotators mean by
this, no one knows, including other annotators.
There is a province of Annotation-land
where symbols, not words are used. Youd think
that would eliminate confusion over what
theyre saying. Not quite:
--+
Jose Capablanca
Max Euwe
Match (5), The Netherlands, 1931
AFTER 27. Rxc1
In a collection of Capablancas games

(published by Chess Stars in 1997), the
annotators give a possibile continuation that
runs 27. ... Bxg2 28. Kxg2 Re8 29. Qd2 Qxa2
30. f3 Qe6 31. Re1.
PROBLEM I
GM Borislav Ivkov
GM Boris Spassky
PROBLEM II
GM Tigran Petrosian
GM Miguel Najdorf
PROBLEM III
GM Bent Larsen
GM Bobby Fischer
BLACK TO PLAY
WHITE TO PLAY
BLACK TO PLAY
PROBLEM IV
GM Jan Hein Donner
GM Bobby Fischer
PROBLEM V
GM Bent Larsen
GM Wolfgang Unzicker
PROBLEM VI
GM Boris Spassky
GM Jan Hein Donner
BLACK TO PLAY
BLACK TO PLAY
WHITE TO PLAY
Then they added 31. ... b5 and --+. That

means Black wins.
Actually it isnt so easy after 32. Kf2. But we
get their meaningafter the best moves, ending
with 31. ... b5, White is lost.
The game actually went 27. ... Re8 28. Qd2
Bxg2 29. Kxg2 Qxa2 30. Re1 Qe6 31. f3.
Look familiar? This is the same position that
arose in the 27. ... Bxg2 variation. But in the
game Black played 31. ... b6. That was awarded
an exclamation point because it prepares 32.
... a5 followed by 33. ... a4 and 34. ... b5.
How is that possible if the previous note said
31. ... b5 was best?
The annotators werent done. They added a
note after 30. Re1 to indicate that White could
have done better with 30. f3 and then 30. ...
Qe6 31. Re1.
But how can he be doing better when this is
the same position that they gave as winning
for Black after 31. ... b5 or 31. ... b6 ?
Computers were supposed to make annotation more accurate. Well, it is more accurate.
The problem is that readers can be smothered
by the glut of machine-driven data.
SMOTHERED
GM Anatoly Karpov
GM Garry Kasparov
World championship match, Leningrad,
1986, 16th game
AFTER 25. Nxe5
This is a very difficult position. (I almost said

deceptively difficult.) Black played 25. ... Nbd3,
White replied 26. Ng4 and eventually won.
How much should an annotator say about
these moves? The great annotator David
Bronstein formulated a rule: Dont give more
analysis than you could reasonably calculate at
the board, but almost no one follows Bronstein
today in Annotation-land. In Kasparov vs.
Karpov, 1986-1987, Garry Kasparov devoted more
than five pages to analyzing Blacks 25th move
and Whites reply.
Im sure its diligent work. But is there anyone
who benefits from seeing two ways of drawing
by perpetual check after 25. ... Ncd3! 26. Ng4
Qd4 27. Rg3 Bd6 28. Be3 Qxb2 29. Nxh6+ Kf8
30. Qh5 gxh6? Does it really help you to see
analysis that runs through move 46?
It does, but only in Annotation-land.
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Back to Basics / Reader annotations
If You See a Good Move,

Try to Find a Better One
When the move you plan to make exposes your king to danger,
always eliminate other options first.
By GM LEV ALBURT
AN ATTRACTIVE TITLE IS A BIG DRAW.

I instantly liked the title of this article, submitted
to me by Kathy Linliked it so much that I
decided to keep it!
Of course, you cant apply this wisdom when
playing blitz; in blitz, you see a good move,
you quickly make it! Thats why its so important
to play, at least occasionally, longer time controlsincluding those with three minutes per
move.
Writes Kathy (my further comments are in
italics):
1. d4 d6 2. c4 Nf6 3. Nc3 Nbd7
A bit about myself: I am currently a teacher

in Columbus, Ohio, and started playing chess
when I was six. However, I stopped playing in
high school and college, and only got into chess
again in my second year of teaching, in San
Antonio, Texas. It was there that I really fell
in love with the game. You actually analyzed
the game of my former student, Hector Vera,
in your July, 2014 column (definitely one of
my proudest moments as a coach!).
Once I moved back to Columbus two and
a half years ago, I started playing again, and
I have improved my rating from the high
900s to 1450. I love learning about the game
and hope to spread the game throughout
central Ohio.
I have recently started trying out the Queens

Gambit in tournament play, [i.e. playing 1. d4
L.A.] but this is the first time I saw this
response for Black. I personally do not like this
move because it is very passive and it prevents
the c8-bishop from developing, which ... d7d6 created. I suppose Black wants to protect
the knight on f6 when it is pinned.
The purpose of 3. ... Nbd7 is to then play ... e7-e5
without allowing the trade of queens on d8 (nowadays, Black often plays 3. ... e5, not shying away
from the trade.)
OLD INDIAN DEFENSE (A53)

Katherine Lin (1434)
Peter Galupo (1431)
BCC Thurs G/25 D5 (3), Reynoldsburg,
Ohio, 02.11.2016
A chess mentor of mine once told me, If

you see a good move, try to find a better one.
I have taken his advice to heart, and more often
than not, when I see I have a good move, I try
to spot a better one. However, I realize now
that I also have to keep his words in mind when
looking for good moves for my opponent! In
this game, my opponent had a much better
move, which would have completely changed
the result of the game.
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5. ... c6
I usually am a pretty aggressive player, which

sometimes gets me into trouble. However, I
saw that (after 5. ... c6), 6. Nxf6+ Nxf6 7. dxe5
dxe5 8. Qxd8+ Kxd8 9. Bxf6+ gxf6, Black would
have doubled pawns and my rook could control
the d-file.
6. Nxf6+ Nxf6 7. dxe5
4. Bg5
White can play in a more direct manner: 4. e4

e5 5. d5 and, if 5. ... Nc5, then 6. f3, with a
Saemisch-like position, and perhaps some edge.
(German Grandmaster Friedrich Saemisch liked
to support his e4-pawn with a pawn on f3.) But 4.
Bg5 is also fine.
4. ... e5
In Bronstein-Petrosian (Zurich, 1953), Black

equalized after 4. ... h6 (in fact, Kathy guessed, at
least partly, right about the f6-knight being protected
by his colleague) 5. Bh4 g5 6. Bg3 Nh5, planning to
exchange Whites dark bishop.
5. Nd5
Tempting but not the best, as White spends time

to achieve tradestrades which arent beneficial for
White (rather neutral). After the theoretical 5.
Nf3, White is a bit better.
7. ... Qa5+
I had a feeling Black might try this (this is

what I would probably do in the situation to
avoid the above variation). I did not want my
bishop to be attacked after he took the pawn
on e5, so I retreated.
8. Bd2 Qxe5 9. Bc3
I like the placement of this bishop. It has a

nice diagonal after the queen moves that aims
at Blacks kingside.
Nonetheless, Black stands better.
9. Qf5 10. e3
(see diagram top of next column)
10. ... Be7
Black missed the opportunity to exchange

Whitestruly strongc3-bishop: 10: ... Ne4!, with
advantage for Black.
11. Nf3 0-0 12. Bd3 Ne4
Back to Basics / Reader annotations
The threat to g7 is more important, thus: 15. ...

Nxc3, and the game goes on.
25. Rhg1
16. Nf5 Bxf5 17. Bxf5 h6
My pieces are occupying the center, so instead

of Black giving up more of the center, he wants
to simultaneously block the attack and put
pressure on my bishop.
13. Nd4??
25. ... Rad8 26. Bxg6! fxg6
At this point, I realize that the black queen

does not have very many squares to flee to if I
moved a rook to the g-file. At first, I considered
moving the rook on h1, which would allow
Black to take the pawn on h2. However, I then
realized I had a better moveI could move the
other rook to g1! If you see a good move, find
a better one
18. Bxf6!
Or 18. Rdg1! Qf3 19. Bxf6a perfect transposition.

18. ... Bxf6 19. Rdg1 Qf3 20. Bg4 Bxb2+
This is the move I alluded to in the introduction. I thought I could attack the queen with
my knight, and since the knight would be
hanging, Black has to protect the knight by
moving the queen to either g4 or g6. Until
analyzing this game, I didnt see 13. ... Qxf2
mate!! I definitely got a huge break, and should
have been looking for the better moves my
opponent had. I am a chess coach, and I tell
my students that they should castle before
starting an attack. I should have taken my own
advice! Another move I could do in this position
would be 13. Qc2.
The rule castle before starting the attack, even
if such a rule ever existed, is more prominent by
exceptions to it. The rule Kathy ignored here was:
see if the move you plan exposes your position, your
men, and above all your king, to some dangers, or
overlooks pre-existing dangers.
The only option Black has to save his queen.

21. Qxb2
I took with the queen to put pressure on the

g7-square.
Correct.
21. Qe4
Black is busted, and I am taking advantage

of the weak g7-square.
28. Rg7+ Qxg7 29. Qxg7+ Ke8 30. Qe5+
Kd7 31. Rg7+ Kc8 32. Qc7 mate.
In this game, both players had their strong and

weak (even tragic) moments. Both missed that 13.
Nd4?? can be answered by 13. ... Qxf2 mate, and
14. ... Qxg2?? by 15. Bxe4. Id recommend Kathy,
and Peter, to play for a while mostly with longer
time controls; where they would be able to weed
out the most obvious blunders. Alsoeven if you
dont submit your game for publicationanalyze
it well, first yourself, thenwith an engine, to show
you blunders missed.
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22. Be2
While I knew I was potentially going to lose

the pawn of g2, I figured moving a rook to g1
would be worth the loss, especially with the
bishop on c3. Black decides to go pawn grabbing, which I think may have cost him the game.
Blacks only defense here was 14. ... f5, as 14. ...
Qxg2 loses a piece (for only one pawn) after the
simple 15. Bxe4getting the black knight while
protecting the h1-rook.
Simultaneously protecting the pawn on c4

and threatening mate on g7!
Many people would prefer 22. Qxg7+ Kxg7 23.
Bf5+ (not 23. Bf3+?? Qg6), with an easy endgame
win.
Black retreated to protect the pawn on h7.
27. Rxg6+ Kf7
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13. Qg6 14. Qc2!? Qxg2
15. 0-0-0 Nf6
A bishop sacrifice to open up the kingside

even more.
22. Qh7 23. Bd3 g6 24. Rg3 d5
Not much Black can do at this point. My

pieces are becoming coordinated and he is
running out of defenders. Maybe it would have
been better to put a rook on the seventh rank.
Indeed, White is winning.
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Karjakin
Set To
Challenge
Carlsen
Caruana just misses;
Nakamura ties for
4th-7th place
By GM ALEJANDRO RAMIREZ | Photos by DAVID LLADA*
ur chess world at the very top, for

better or for worse, has always
revolved around its highest title: the
World Championship. Yes, of course, there
are other important events. Winning Wijk aan
Zee is pretty cool, The new Grand Chess Tour
has brought a lot of money to the table for the
elite players, there are several other tournaments
like those that come to mind. However, if you
put all of them together, their importance both

financially and in terms of status pales in
comparison to the World Championship cycle
and its pinnacle: the World Championship
Match. With a minimum prize fund of Euro
1,000,000 and an expectation that this number
will be doubled, just qualifying for this event
is usually worth more than winning most of
the top tournaments in the entire year. After a
long process, eight players were finally selected

to participate in the Candidates Tournament,
the winner of which would challenge Magnus
Carlsen for all the glory.
It's difficult to talk about the Candidates
without first explaining how the players
qualified. The first person to be automatically
placed in the Candidates was Vishy Anand, the
loser of the 2014 World Championship match.
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GM Sergey Karjakin: He found the killing punches, kept his nerve, and now will face Carlsen in New York City in November.
The first two qualification spots went to

Americans. Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru
Nakamura, who finished 1-2 in the 2014-15
Grand Prix series. After that two Russians
qualified: Sergey Karjakin and Peter Svidler
battled it out in Baku and placed 1-2 at the
World Cup, Karjakin was the winner after a
heartbreaking performance by Svidler in the
final match, but both of them reached the
Candidates nonetheless. The next qualifying

spots would go to the top two players by their
average rating in 2015 that had not yet qualified
and who played either the Grand Prix Series
or the World Cup. This went to Veselin
Topalov and Anish Giri, leaving Vladimir
Kramnik just out of the picture. Finally, the
organizers choice, or a wildcard. With the main
sponsor for the tournament being the Tashir
Group, a Russian-Armenian real-estate company headed by an Armenian billionaire, it was

little surprise that this spot went to Levon
Aronian, though a lot of people expected it to
go to Kramnik due to the location of the event.
The participants of this event prepared for
months. Nakamura was very vocal about the
fact that none of his performances before the
Candidates really mattered, it was all down to
Above, GM Fabiano Caruana. Facing, clockwise from top left: GM Viswanathan

Anand, GM Levon Aronian, GM Veselin Topalov, GM Peter Svidler, GM Hikaru
Nakamura, GM Anish Giri.
the tournament in March. As usual with any event that FIDE

gets their hands on, there was a fair share of controversy
surrounding the event. Some were relatively minor, like Topalov
complaining that Russia was hosting the Candidates for the third
time in a row, but the main point of contention was with the
company called AGON.
AGON has been marred by controversy and accusations of
corruption since its inception. Whether these claims are true or
not is a subject matter for another article. For now, it is clear
that AGON has been accorded the long-term, exclusive rights
to organize and commercialize the World Chess Championship
by FIDE. And AGON took that to heart. They banned websites
around the world to relay the moves played in the Candidates,
claiming that only AGON had exclusive rights for the live relay
of these moves. A previous attempt to restrict the relay of moves
had been attempted by the Sofia organizers for the TopalovKamsky match. ChessBase, the German company that runs
playchess.com and produces that database program you likely have
on your computer, took their chances in court, relayed the moves
nonetheless, and was found non-culpable in the lawsuit.
A similar attitude was taken by many of the websites around
the world. With a stale broadcast that went down consistently
on the official website, it was no wonder that chess24, Chessbomb
and other websites ignored the warnings from AGONs lawyers
and continued their transmission. What happens in court is yet
to be seen, but I hope for the sake of chess that AGON never
gets exclusive rights to do anything again, or at the very least
they do it so well that everyone WANTS to watch their show,
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Cover Story / 2016 Candidates
rather than be forced to it. No one wanted to see a website that had
names and positions mixed up, English-language commentators that
clearly did not master the language, and an overall production team
that never had the audiences best interest in mind. It was not unusual
at press conferences for grandmasters to throw moves at each other
without anyone explaining to the audience what was going on, not
even placing them on a chessboard for someone to follow.
With most of the controversy out of the way (well, it is still ongoing
with the legal battle, hopefully resolved before the World Championship
match), lets get on with what happened over the chessboard.
The entire tournament was rather close. No one had a substantial
lead at any point in the tournament, not until the very last round was
NAKAMURA MISCALCULATES?
GM Sergey Karjakin (FIDE 2760, RUS)
GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2790, USA)
FIDE Candidates Tournament 2016 (2),
Moscow, Russia, 03.12.2016
finished. From the get-go, however, one thing was clear: Topalov was
the sucker at the poker table. He lost his first game in the tournament
to Anand. The game wasnt the best quality, with Topalov missing a
superb blow on move 20 that would have given him a nice advantage,
and instead he did nothing and ended up losing a pawn which Anand
converted in the endgame. The duel between the Americans was also a
premonition of what would come of the tournament. Caruana with
black had some difficulties from the opening, but Nakamura was unable
to do anything with it and the game petered out to a draw.
Round two saw a key decisive result. Maybe it was nerves, maybe it
just wasnt his day, but Nakamura did the most un-Nakamura thing
possible: he miscalculated.
Suddenly it is all over. It is White that comes

up with his own fork at the end of the variation,
and picks up a full piece for free. The game is
over.
34. ... f5 35. Rxb7 h6 36. Bxd5+ Kh7 37.
Bg2 Re2 38. Bf1, Black resigned.
AFTER 29. h4
Blacks position is very unpleasant. White

has a nice blockade on d4 and some pressure
on d5. If Black simplifies the position on the
d4-square he will be saddled with a weak bishop
on b7, and if White ever installs a knight on
c5 it will be impossible to get rid of it without
giving White a great positional advantage. For
example:
29. ... Nxd4 30. Bxd4 Bxd4 31. exd4 Qf6 32.
Qb2 h6 33. Nc5 Blacks position isnt the hippest
thing Ive encountered in my life, but there
are chances to hold it. However, Nakamura
chose ...
All the other games were drawn, so Karjakin

and Anand led after two rounds with +1 (1/2).
Round three was rather wild. Giri sacrificed
two knights against Karjakin, but it was only
good enough for a perpetual. Caruana was in
real trouble positionally against Anand, which
was something that happened repeatedly in
this tournament. Caruana was always in problems it seems, but he managed to wiggle himself
out of it consistently. Anand on the other hand
misused his advantage and the game evaporated
into a draw. Peter Svidler clearly outprepared
Nakamura in the opening, and pushed very
hard for a win. Also typical of this tournament
was Svidler having good positions and squandering them! Unfortunately it was also typical
for Nakamura for this tournament: simply
having bad positions. Meanwhile, Aronian
capitalized on Topalovs poor form:
17. ... Nxe4! 18. Bb2?!
The move 18. Bxe4 was surely Topalovs

intention, but it doesnt work 18. ... Qf6 and
now White cannot protect his bishop on e4
and his rook on a1. Black emerges up at least a
clear pawn ahead.
18. ... Qe7 19. b4 a6 20. Qc2 f6 21. Rac1
Rad8 22. Bf1 Rd7 23. f3 Nd6 24. Re1 Qf7
By this point Whites compensation has

mainly dissipated. Aronian went on to win
with his two extra pawns.
AFTER 16. ... Nc6
The players had a rest day after every three

rounds, so this was the first time that they had
the opportunity to regain some energies and try
to improve upon the tournament so far. Round
four saw an absolutely key game. Sergey Karjakin,
faced off against one of the other tournament
leaders, Vishy Anand. It was the Russian that
came ahead in a long positional struggle. The
game is quite instructive, not flashy at all but it
was clear that Anand was suffering the entire
time. Another key result at the end of the
tournament was the following miss by Caruana:
30. fxg3 Nxd4 31. Bxd4 Bxd4 32. exd4

Qe3+
This is the shot that Black was obviously

counting on. Black forks the king and knight,
and if the knight retreats to block than c1 is
hanging. Things, however, are not that easy.
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Pinning the d-pawn and protecting e4. Or

so one would think.
17. exd5 Nxd5 18. Bb2 Nb6 19. Qb5 keeps
all three results possible.
GM Veselin Topalov (FIDE 2780, BUL)

GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2786, ARM)
ARONIAN POUNCES
This simply loses on the spot. Did Nakamura

think Karjakin missed this? Did he miscalculate?
It is entirely unclear.
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17. Rd1?
25. Bd3 g5 26. Ng2 Nc4 27. f4 Nxb2 28.

Qxb2 Bh3 29. a4 h6 30. b5 axb5 31. axb5
Ne7 32. Qf2 Nf5 33. Qf3 Kg7 34. Kh1 Re7
35. Rxe7 Qxe7 36. Qh5 Bxg2+ 37. Kxg2
Ne3+ 38. Kg1 f5 39. Qe2 Rf6 40. Qb2
gxf4 41. gxf4 Kh7 42. Kh1 Qg7 43. Qe2
d4 44. Qf3 c6 45. bxc6 bxc6 46. h3 Rg6
47. Rb1 Rg3 48. Qh5 Qd7 49. Kh2 Rg2+
50. Kh1 Qd5, White resigned.
29. ... Nxg3??
33. Qf2! Qxd3 34. Rc7
A strange position. White is down a pawn

but he has the pair of bishops and some nagging
pressure on the center. His next move seems
natural, but is only natural if you are completely
off-form.

74. ... Kf8 75. Kf6 Ra6+ 76. Rd6 Ra8 77.
h5 Kg8 78. f5 Rb8 79. Rd7 Rb6+ 80. Ke7
CARUANA MISSES
GM Fabiano Caruana (FIDE 2794, USA)
GM Veselin Topalov (FIDE 2780, BUL)
The line 80. e6 fxe6 81. Rd8+ Kh7 82. fxe6

is good enough as well.
80. ... Rb5 81. Rd8+ Kh7 82. Kf6 Rb6+ 83.
Rd6
The continuation 83. Kxf7 Rf6+! 84. Ke7!

Rxf5 is also lost, but there is no need for this.
83. ... Rb7, Black resigned.
his opponent.
45. Rc6? Re8 46. Rcxc5 e4
Blacks passed e-pawn is enough counterplay

to hold the draw.
AFTER 34. Ra3
After a long time of having next to nothing

Caruana has slowly worked himself up to an
edge. His control over the b-file is worth more
than the f-file.
34. ... fxe4 35. Nxe4 Bf5 36. Rab3 Bg6 37.
Rb6 Qe7?
Too optimistic in time trouble, this move

doesnt come close to working.
38. Nxd6 Nxh3+ 39. Qxh3 Rf6 40. Nc8!
Qd8
47. d6 Rd8 48. Rc6 Rd1 49. c5 e3 50. Rb2

Rd2 51. Rb1 e2 52. Re1 Rf8, Draw agreed.
Round five was relatively uneventful. All the

games were drawn, despite Caruana essaying the
cool Benoni against Aronian. Round six, however,
was far more interesting. Nakamuras tournament
hopes really went downhill in one of the most
tragic occurrences of the tournament. After
defending uncomfortably for many, many, moves,
the following position was reached:
Simply tragic for Nakamura, whose nerves

simply faltered him in the first half of the
tournament. (See sidebar, Touch-move, for
more on this.) Meanwhile, Anand played a
masterpiece:
ANAND'S MASTERPIECE
GM Viswanathan Anand (FIDE 2762, IND)
GM Peter Svidler (FIDE 2757, RUS)
A NAKAMURA TRAGEDY
GM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2786, ARM)
AFTER 17. ... dxe4
18. Rxe4!
Beautiful! Anand gives up his rook to preserve his powerful Spanish bishop.
Capturing the other way, 18. Bxe4 Bxe4 19.
Rxe4 Qd5 is almost nothing for White.
18. ... Nb3?
The time control was reached, and one would

think that Caruana can find the winning continuation from here. A lot of his pieces are under
attack, but he can defend them all.
41. R1b5?
The continuation 41. Rxf6 Qxf6 42. Rb2 was

completely winning. Black doesnt even have
... Bf5 42. ... Bf5 43. Qxf5 (43. Qe3 Rxc8 is even
better than the game continuation, but lets not
get into that.) 43. ... Qxf5 44. Ne7+ nets a piece;
The line 41. R1b2 Bf5 42. Qe3 Qxc8 43. Rxf6
Rxf6 44. Rb5 was also close to winning, actually.
41. ... Rxf2 42. Rxg6 Rxf1+ 43. Kh2 Qxc8
44. Qxc8 Rxc8
(see diagram next column)
White is still better in this endgame, but

there are major conversion issues. Caruana did
not come close to posing any real problems for
AFTER 74. Rd7
Black is down a pawn, but as a strong old

guy said once, all rook endgames are drawn.
This one is no exception, as Maxime VachierLagrave proved through strong and detailed
analysis on chess.com. I wont bore you with the
details, just with what happened. Nakamura
can hold by moving his rook: e2 and a5 both
seem to work, and probably a6 is also OK.
Moving the king is fatal. In time pressure,
Nakamura touched his king clearly intending
to move. He tried to say, j'adoube, but was
called out by Aronian. The arbiter forced
Nakamura to move his king, and that leads to
a hopeless position.
Based on a miscalculation. Anand does not

forgive.
The followup 18. ... Bxe4 19. Bxe4 Ra6 20.
Bxh7+!? is complicated but works for White.
Figure it out yourself!
19. Rxa8 Bxa8 20. Ng5! Nxc1 21. Qh5!
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it is time to go for the king.
26. Bxc5 Bxc5 27. Nxe4
21. ... h6 22. Qxf7+
We call this guy an octopus.
The move 22. Nxf7 was also quite powerful.
27. ... Bd6 28. Rh3 Be5 29. d4 Bf6 30. Rg1
Rb8 31. Kxa2 Bh4 32. Rg4 Qd5 33. c4,
Black resigned.
22. ... Kh8 23. Rg4!
Simply ignoring the threats. There are many

variations here, but I will only focus on the
main ones.
18. ... bxa2+ 19. Ka1 Bxf5
Gorgeous. There is no defense agaisnt Qg6.

23. ... Qa5 24. h4!, Black resigned.
24. h3 Qe1+ 25. Kh2 Ne2 is very, very different from the game continuation!; The reason
Black gave up is 24. h4 Qe1+ 25. Kh2 Ne2 26.
Nh3! And now Black truly is helpless against
Qg6 with impending mate.
The next round saw Nakamura bounce back
against Topalov, which was a necessary win
for the American to keep his head held high in
the rest of the tournament. With the other
games drawn, after the half way point it was
Karjakin and Aronian that saw themselves tied
at the top with +2 (4/7) being trailed closely
by Anand while Caruana and Giri had 50
percent. It was clear by this point that only
these five players had a chance of winning the
tournament, but who it would be was entirely
unclear. Indeed, the second half was a tumultuous series of results that made up a fantastic
tournament.
To start things off, Caruana defeated
Nakamura to keep his chances of qualifying
strong.
Making the knight disappear seems very

natural considering the circumstances.
After 19. ... a3 20. b3 g6 21. Nh6+ Kh8 22.
d4 White has a huge initiative.
And it was at this point that the leaders

started beating each other. In round nine Anand
beat Aronian. Reminiscent of the Candidates
in London in 2013, Aronian had a fantastic
first half and simply fell apart in the second.
He should have held this unpleasant endgame
against Anand, but he didnt and it was the
Indian player that regained the tie for first, as
usual with Karjakin who had drawn every game
since round three.
To make the event even more dramatic,
Caruana uncorked a beautiful idea against
Anand to take the win and the lead with
Karjakin.
20. exf5 a3 21. b3
ENGLISH OPENING,
FOUR KNIGHTS VARIATION (A29)
GM Viswanathan Anand (FIDE 2762, IND)
1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. g3 Bb4
5. Bg2 0-0 6. 0-0 e4 7. Ng5 Bxc3 8. bxc3
Re8 9. f3 exf3 10. Nxf3 d5 11. d4 dxc4 12.
Qc2!
The problem for Black is that he doesnt have

a single good attacking pattern now, while his
kingside is obviously not going to hold for ever.
21. ... Na6 22. c3 Bf8 23. Nd2!
I like this move, though the computer gives

some other stuff as better. The re-routing of
the knight to e4 is natural and strong.
23. ... fxg5 24. Rxg5 Nc5 25. Rg3!
A very interesting novelty cooked up by

Caruanas second, GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov.
The position before Qc2 had been seen in
Anands games before, and this puts a big
question to the setup.
RUY LOPEZ, BERLIN DEFENSE (C65)

12. ... h6 13. Bf4 Ne4 14. Rad1 Bf5 15. Ne5!
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. d3 Bc5 5.

Bxc6 dxc6 6. Nbd2 0-0 7. Qe2 Re8 8. Nc4
Nd7 9. Bd2 Bd6 10. 0-0-0 b5 11. Ne3 a5 12.
Nf5 a4 13. Bg5 f6 14. Be3 Nc5 15. g4
Nice move! Black can take on g3, but it

doesnt look good.
15. ... Nd6
A very double-edged position. White has

castled queenside and hopes to launch a fast
attack. Black looks like he is quick on the other
flank, but it is an illusion.
15. ... Be6 16. Kb1 b4 17. g5 b3 18. Rhg1!
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25. ... e4
The line 25. ... Qxd3 26. Qxd3 Nxd3 27. Ne4
(costs Black the Exchange as d3 is hanging and
so is f6) 27. ... Nf4 (White also wins after 27.
... Red8 28. Bg5) 28. Nf6+.
The alternative line is 15. ... Nxg3 16. e4

Nxf1 17. exf5 (the knight is trapped on f1) 17.
... Nxh2 18. Bxh2 when the position is entirely
complex, but I would take the two bishops over
the rook and three pawns any day any time.
16. e4 Bh7 17. Qe2 Ne7?!
Touch-move
In round six of the FIDE Candidates, on move 74, Hikaru
Nakamura touched his king. After a verbal interaction with
his opponent, Levon Aronian, the latter appealed to the
arbiter regarding the touched king. The arbiter indicated
that Nakamura had to move his king. From Nakamura
touching the king to the arbiters ruling took less than 25
seconds. Covering the game live, the official World Chess
commentators, Grandmasters Evgenij Miroshnichenko and
Alexandra Kosteniuk, said that moving the king would lead
to a quick loss in the rook endgame for Nakamura. Nakamura
moved his king and resigned on move 83. Nakamuras
touch-move incident is available on YouTube, under the
title Round 6. Touch Move in game Aronian-Nakamura.
PHOTO BY DAVID LLADA / COURTESY OF CHESS INFORMANT
I am empathetic with
Nakamura. As I wrote about
in Prepare With Chess
Strategy, I had black in a rook
endgame against FM Keith
Hayward. I touched my rook
to Haywards pawn, intending
to capture it. As my rook
touched his b6-pawn, I
realized that my move would
lose instantly. I started to
move my rook to b8 instead.
Hayward summoned the
tournament director, who
asked me if I had touched
the b6-pawn. I admitted I had,
captured the pawn, and
resigned four moves later.
My touch-move incident was
in a tournament with a $50
first prize and a handful of
people watching. Not a
comparable situation to
Nakamura playing for the
right to challenge for the world championship, thousands
of dollars in prize money, and the world (via video)
watching. For what its worth, however, heres what I felt
during the incident and what I think may have contributed
to it. In the instant when I changed my rooks move, I
didnt want to play a losing move. I wanted to play a
better move and try to draw the game. Survival was my
first reason for violating the touch-move rule. A second
reason might have been a speed-chess reflex. I have
played a lot of clock-move speed chess. In clock-move
speed chess, as opposed to touch-move speed chess,
your move is not final until you punch the clock. I was in
time trouble against Hayward. Thus my rook move was
played like a speed-chess move, even though that was
wrong in a game/60 tournament.
Perhaps the survival and speed-chess reasons influenced

Nakamuras incident. Or perhaps not, as bloggers and websites offer other interpretations. One thing is for sure,
however: Touch-move incidents happen, in amateur chess
games like Hayward-Root and in top-level chess games
such as Aronian-Nakamura.
Peter Zhdanov wrote about touch-move incidents in toplevel chess in his Yearbook of Chess Wisdom (Chess Evolution,
2015). From GM David Navara accidentally touching his
king in 2011 and then agreeing to a draw one move before
checkmating his opponent (because he felt guilty about
touching his king) to a 1961 incident where GM Eduard
Gufeld changed his move when his opponent was away
from the board (admitting his
deceit only 20 years later),
Zhdanov placed touch-move
incidents along a spectrum
from unsolicited gentlemanship to foul play.
The way Nakamura described
his March 17 touch-move
incident placed it in the middle
of Zhdanovs spectrum. About
midway through his March 19
interview with IM Shah Sagar,
Nakamura said, Its not a big
deal. ... I had no problem with
the arbiters ruling. ... I am
much more upset about the
fact that I felt that Levon,
instead of keeping it to chess,
I felt like he decided to make
it personal with a couple of
things that he said at that
moment. The Shah interview
is available on YouTube under
the title Nakamura on 7th
round win and Jadoube incident.
About the Shah interview, Zhdanov commented, My
personal interpretation is that Nakamura sees himself as
more of a victim who had to obey the ruling of the arbiter
based on Aronian's protest. Also, it looks like he was
triggered by the way Aronian reacted to his lapsus manus.
Neverthe less, it is strange that Nakamura failed to
acknowledge, even two days after the round, that he had
touched the king and held it for a few seconds. One can
get carried away by the tension of the game while it is
on, but it makes no sense to stick to such a version even
after one had the chance to watch the broadcast and to
acknowledge his mistake. Had he confessed to his
misdoing, I am sure that most chess fans would feel
sympathetic. ~Dr. Alexey Root, WIM
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18. Bxh6!
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave said this

wasnt the strongest move. Who cares? This
move is awesome!
18. ... gxh6 19. Qh5 Nef5
A much superior way of giving back the

piece is 19. ... Nd5! 20. exd5 Qg5; No better is
19. ... Ng6 20. Ng4 when Black is defenseless
against Nxh6(+) or Nf6(+) or simply e4-e5.
20. exf5 Qg5 21. Qxg5+ hxg5 22. f6!
Nice! This anchors the knight on e5 ...

Caruana again with his octopus! Anand tries
for some counterplay but it backfires badly.
22. ... Ne4?! 23. Rfe1!
excitement! Round 11 had Svidler put the nails

in the coffin of Aronians tournament as he turned
a bad position into a win with the black pieces
against the Armenian. In the more important
result for the top positions, Anand ground down
Karjakin in a very, very long endgame, knocking
Karjakin out of the tie for first for the first time
since round two. Caruana and Anand now lead,
Karjakin is close behind. Everyone else was at
least a point below the leaders. Round 12 was
another huge round. Karjakin pulled himself
together and smashed a struggling Topalov.
Nakamura meanwhile decided to regain his form
and absolutely annihilated Anand! A result, which
ironically, was terrible for the Americans as we
will analyze later. It was Caruana and Karjakin
at the top again.
The tension built up with round 13. Topalov
lost to Nakamura in an irrelevant game for the
top standings. Aronian was up a piece against
Karjakin, but could not convert. Anand drew
the solid Giri while Caruana pushed rook and
bishop versus rook against Svidler. The Russian
faltered in the defense, and Caruana could have
set up a winning position ... but it wouldnt
have mattered. Even if the American found the
correct continuation, which he didnt, it would
have overstepped the 50-move rule. Draw.
And thus, we arrived at the key and final
round. Karjakin, with white, faced Caruana.
The two were tied at the top, but Karjakin had
the tiebreak advantage. The following were
the tiebreak rules:
SICILIAN DEFENSE,
RICHTER-RAUZER VARIATION (B67)
GM Sergey Karjakin (FIDE 2760, RUS)
1. e4 c5
Well, what else?

2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4
Taking the beast by its horns, perhaps

something the Caruana team might have not
expected. For example, the 2. c3 Sicilian is more
drawish.
3. ... cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 d6 6. Bg5
e6 7. Qd2 a6 8. 0-0-0 Bd7
The Rauzer was the chosen battleground. It

was clear neither player was very familiar with
this kind of position.
9. f4 h6 10. Bh4 b5
A Chao Li favorite.
11. Bxf6 gxf6 12. f5
The main line is 12. Kb1, but the move played

in the game seems pretty direct.
12. ... Qb6 13. fxe6 fxe6 14. Nxc6
If the top two or more players score the

same points, the tie will be decided by the
following criteria, in order of priority:
a) The results of the games between the
players involved in the tie.
23. ... Nxc3?
Its all over after this.

24. Rc1 Nb5
Even worse is 24. ... Nxa2 25. Rxc4 leaving

the knight on a2 stranded. White is also threatening to win the pawn on c7 or b7 and mop
up the kingside and queenside.
25. Bxb7 Rad8
The continuation 25. ... Rab8 26. Bc6 Red8

27. Bxb5 Rxb5 28. Nc6 does not help Black at
all.
26. Bc6 Nxd4 27. Bxe8 Rxe8 28. Kf2 Nc2
29. Red1 Be4 30. Nxc4 Re6 31. Rd8+ Kh7
32. Kg1 Rxf6 33. Rf1, Black resigned.
White is up the Exchange in this easily

winning position for a 2800 GM.
But the tournament was not done giving us
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If they are still tied:

b) The total number of wins in the tournament of every player involved in the tie.
If they are still tied:
c) Sonneborn-Berger System.
Thus, as things stood, Karjakin with a draw
would win the Candidates as he had more number
of wins in the tournament ... unless Anand won
his game! If Anand was added to the mix, the
results of the games between the players involved
in the tie takes precedence. Caruana and Karjakin
would, hypothetically tie with two draws, Anand
and Karjakin split a win each, but Caruana beat
Anand 1- in the mini-match!
This is why the round 12 Nakamura win
against Anand was, wierdly, bad for Caruana.
The odds that Anand, who had nothing to play
for as he could not win the tournament anymore,
would push hard against Svidler were slim to
none. Caruana went all out, trying to take fate
into his own hands. It backfired spectacularly:
(see game top of next column)
Well, a double-edged game at least. Black

has problems with his king, but he has a lot of
pawns in the center and the pair of bishops.
14. ... Qxc6 15. Bd3 h5 16. Kb1 b4?!
This move looks completely unnecessary.

The knight reroutes to d4 by itself anyway.
16. ... Rg8; 16. ... 0-0-0!?
17. Ne2 Qc5 18. Rhf1?
Best is 18. e5! would have punished Blacks

play 18. ... d5 (18. ... dxe5 19. Bg6+ gets mated;
18. ... fxe5 19. Qg5! Be7 20. Qg7! Rf8 21. Rdf1
with a huge attack; 18. ... f5 19. exd6 also looks
kind of bad; 18. ... Qxe5 19. Bg6+ Kd8 20. Rhe1
leaves too many lines open against the black
king.) 19. exf6 is losing.
18. ... Bh6 19. Qe1 a5 20. b3 Rg8 21. g3
Ke7
Black is back in the game, though White

might have an edge in this position.

30. e5!
22. Bc4 Be3
Not allowing the knight to reach d4.
Nice move by Karjakin. It opens lines against

the king and gets rid of his weak e4-pawn.
23. Rf3
30. ... Rxe5 31. Rc4 Rd5 32. Qe2 Qb6
Unclear is 23. Nf4 Bd4.
Better objectovely was 32. ... Rxd1+ 33. Qxd1

Qd5 34. Qxd5 Bxd5 35. Rxb4 Bg2 is a tiny bit
better for Black, but too close to a draw.
23. ... Rg4 24. Qf1 Rf8 25. Nf4
33. Rh4 Re5 34. Qd3 Bg2
Not a very human move, but Black wants to

play ... d6-d5 and stick his bishop on e4.
35. Rd4 d5 36. Qd2 Re4?
Brilliant. Blacks position falls apart.

37. ... exd5 38. Qxd5 Qc7
For now, Black is holding ...

39. Qf5
But after this move it is clear that there is

no helping Black. He is surprisingly unable to
stop Qh7+ with tragic consequences.
Here is an interesting situation. During the

game it seemed to me that ... Bxf4 was indeed
the best move, but ... Bd4 kept the game much
more complex. GM Yasser Seirawan argues for
... Bd4 over the probably objectively better ...
Bxf4. It is hard to say ...
39. ... Rf7
No better is 39. ... Rh8 40. Qg6.

40. Bxf7 Qe5
I dont like this move. The bishop finds itself

better on b3 than on c4 anyway.
A miscalculation, and it came at the worst

point possible.
Better was 36. ... Be4 37. Rxb4 Qc7 with all
results still possible.
27. bxa4 Bxa4 28. Qd3 Bc6 29. Bb3 Rg5
37. Rxd5!
25. ... Bxf4 26. Rxf4 a4?!
This gets mated, but Black was already toast.

Also fatal is 40. ... Kxf7 41. Qh7+ Kf8 42.
Qxc7.
41. Rd7+ Kf8 42. Rd8+, Black resigned.
A brilliant conclusion by Sergey Karjakin.
And with this there was no question: Karjakin would be the challenger
to Magnus Carlsen. I remember the moment I saw 36. ... Re4 appear on the
board, and my engine going wild. I was about to do the Today in Chess
show with GMs Maurice Ashley, Eric Hansen and Yasser Seirawan. We
were covering the Candidates, of course, and had our eye glued on the game.
Seeing 37. Rxd5 on the board put a solemn gloom over the room, but one
must admit: hats off to Sergey Karjakin. He led through most of the
tournament, found the killing punches when he had to, and kept his nerves
in the final and decisive game. His match against Carlsen in New York will
be more interesting than people are thinking, but of course it will not rival
the hype around an American playing in U.S. soil for the maximum title.
We will wait two more years until we can put a player there. It was
an excellent try by Caruana, and Nakamura showed that he can beat
the top player, he just needed to start better and place less pressure on
himself. The tiebreak system was, of course, garbage, and there was a
lot of controvery surrounding AGON and its policies, but at the end
of the day this winner-takes-all round robin brought fight, drama,
excellent preparation and plenty of rewarding chess for the viewer.
Russia celebrates, as it is Sergey Karjakin who deservedly wonan
auditorium full of cheers and applause erupted when the scoresheets
were signed. We will see what he can concoct against the invincible
Magnus Carlsen.
FIDE Candidates Tournament 2016 March 10-30, 2016

Rating Country
1.
GM Sergey Karjakin
Score
8
2760
RUS
1 0
2. GM Fabiano Caruana
2794
USA
3. GM Viswanathan Anand
2762
IND
1 0
4. GM Anish Giri
2793
NED
5. GM Hikaru Nakamura
2790
USA
1 1
6. GM Levon Aronian
2786
ARM
7. GM Peter Svidler
2757
RUS
8. GM Veselin Topalov
2780
BUL
0 0
For more information, see the official website: http://moscow2016.fide.com/.

Note: First game shows player's result with white pieces against opponent, second game show result with black pieces.
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International Events / Womens World Championship
Hou Takes
Womens World
Championship
Title from
Muzychuk, 6-3
Yifan
Dominant
I
f there was any doubt about the identity of the best female
player in the world, 22-year-old Hou Yifan erased it with a 6-3
victory over Mariya Muzychuk in Muzychuks home town of
Lviv in Ukraine.
Hou has now played three matches for the world title, against
GMs Humpy Koneru, Anna Ushenina and Muzychuk and won all
three without losing a single game.
Technically Hou was the challenger for the world title because
Muzychuk had won FIDEs Knock-out (KO) World Championship in 2015a tournament in which Hou did not compete
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because the long-delayed KO event clashed with a competition

she had agreed to play in Hawaii.
Muzychuk knew she was the underdog for her title defense and
prepared assiduously for almost 10 months prior to the match. In
contrast, Hou admitted that she only started preparing for Muzychuk
after she had completed competing in Wijk aan Zee, a tournament
which concluded on the last day of January.
The course of the match was not as smooth as the score might suggest.
Hou convincingly won the second game, but was forced to defend
against a brilliant attack in the fourth:
PHOTO CREDIT: CATHY ROGERS
By GM IAN ROGERS

OPEN RUY LOPEZ (C83)
GM Yifan Hou (FIDE 2667, CHN)
GM Mariya Muzychuk (FIDE 2563, UKR)
FIDE Womens World Championship
Match 2016 (4), Lviv, Ukraine, 03.06.2016
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6
5. 0-0 Nxe4 6. d4 b5 7. Bb3 d5 8. dxe5
Be6 9. c3
HEAD TO HEAD
Hou Yifan
Age: 22
Born: Xinghua, China
Rating: 2667
Varying from 9. Be3 with which Hou had

won the second game.
9. ... Be7 10. Bc2
A modern move order, because the more

traditional 10. Nbd2 Nc5 11. Bc2 has not yielded
much after 11. ... d4 .
10. ... Bg4
After 10. ... 0-0 11. Nbd2 White would

transpose back into the main line that she wants.
11. h3 Bh5
The continuation 11. ... Bxf3 12. gxf3! Nc5

13. f4 Qd7 14. Qf3 leads to a White advantage.
12. g4 Bg6
Ranking: #1
Seconds: GM Vladimir
Chuchelov, GM Jiangchuan
Ye, GM Shaoteng Yu
Age: 23
Born: Lviv, Ukraine
Rating: 2563
Ranking: #4
Seconds: GM Pavel Eljanov,
GM Yuriy Kryvoruchko and
GM Anna Muzychuk
As played by Caruana in Wijk aan Zee, 2016

to inflict Wei Yis only loss of the tournament.
Of course I saw that game when I played in
Wijk aan Zee, said Hou. After the Wijk aan
Zee game, Caruana showed that 13. Bb3, which
had been used successfully by Fischer, could be
well met by 13. ... Nc5! 14. Bxd5 (14. Qxd5
Na5) 14. ... Qd7! with excellent compensation
for the pawn.
17. Bxg6 Rxh3!
Played very quickly. I trusted my preparation, so I didnt want to try anything else, said
Muzychuk. In fact the piece sacrifice is obligatory since 17. ... fxg6? 18. Qc2! leaves Blacks
king in trouble.
18. Qc2!
Match record: 2011 defeated

GM Humpy Koneru 512 -212 , 2013
defeated GM David Navara 4-3,
defeated GM Anna Ushenina
512 -112 , 2016 defeated GM Mariya
Muzychuk 6-3. (Also won nonclassical matches against GMs
Parimarjan Negi and Evgeniy
Najer in 2015).
Mariya Muzychuk
13. Nd4!?
sharp and I had to be precise. Muzychuk was

not tempted by the line initially favored by
computers, 16. ... Bxc2 17. Qxc2 c5, because
after 18. Rg2 h4 19. Be3 the knight is
permanently stuck on g3.
Match record: 2016 lost

to GM Hou Yifan 3-6
hxg4 Bg5! appear to be very dangerous for

White.
15. ... Ng3 16. Rf2
Its quite scary playing such a line, with lots

of tactics and many pieces around your king,
admitted Hou. But the line is pretty forced,
even though there are many options for both
sides, she added, hinting that she may also
have seen this position at home before the
game. At first sight 18. Bxf7+ Kxf7 19. fxg4+
is tempting but after 19. ... Ke6! (19. ... Kg8 20.
Rh2!) 20. Qf3 (20. Kg2? Qh8!) 20. ... Qf8! Blacks
king is safe and White cannot win material in
view of the trick 21. Qxf8 Bxf8! 22. Kg2 Ne4!
23. Rxf8? Rg3+!; and 18. Kg2 is beautifully
refuted by 18. ... Nh1!!, e.g. 19. Rf1 Rg3+ 20.
Kxh1 Bb4! with a winning attack.
18. ... Bc5!!
A brilliant way to both bring the black queen

to h4 without losing time, as well as stopping
Qc6+. Curiously, it is not Blacks only move
18. ... Kd7!? might also lead to a draw, although
this time it is White who has all the potential
upside.
19. Qxc5! Rh1+ 20. Kg2
13. ... Nxd4!
The move 13. ... Qd7 had been Weis move,

but it worked out badly after 14. f4 Nxd4 15.
cxd4 f5 16. Be3 0-0 17. Nc3 c6 18. Bxe4! dxe4
19. d5!
14. cxd4 h5!
Caruana had suggested this as the best defense

after his win over Wei.
15. f3
The other critical test of Blacks play is 15.

f4 but after 15. ... hxg4 16. f5 both 16. ... Rxh3
17. Bxe4 dxe4 18. fxg6 f5! and 16. ... Bh5 17.
16. ... hxg4!
I had this variation analyzed at home,

admitted Muzychuk. The fact that I spent 15
minutes on this move is understandable because
I had to sacrifice a piece, the variations are very
20. ... Rh2+!
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The half hour Hou spent on her 19th move

was primarily checking that a move such as 20.
... Qh4? did not lead to disaster for White. In
fact after 21. Qc6+ Kf8 22. Qxa8+ Ke7 23.
Bg5+! Qxg5 24. fxg4! the complications favor
White, but Hou was entitled to be nervous.
21. Kg1
The capture 21. Kxh2? is impossible due to

21. ... Qh4+ 22. Kg2 Qh3+ 23. Kg1 Qh1 mate
while 21. Kxg3 Qh4+ 22. Kf4 gxf3+! is also
fatal for White.
21. ... Rh1+, Draw agreed.
The contestants at a press conference. Muzychuk (at table, second from left) observed at one point, One must understand
that a desire to win is not enough.
because the f-file is open, so the f7-pawn and

the f5-square are weak, explained Hou.
15. d4!?
GIUOCO PIANO (C54)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. 0-0 Nf6

5. d3 d6 6. c3 0-0
7. Bg5 h6 8. Bh4 g5 9. Bg3
The line 9. Nxg5 hxg5 10. Bxg5 Kg7 is not

supposed to be dangerous for Black.
9. ... g4!?
A new move; I thought it was an interesting

option, compared to the main line 9. ... Bg4, to
push the knight to h4, said Hou. Of course
Blacks king is a little bit weak so Black needs
to be careful.
15. ... Qg7
Though Muzychuk thought for the first

time on 15. d48 minutesHou had reason
to suspect that the Ukrainian was still
following her preparation and so avoided the
more forcing 15. ... exd4 16. cxd4 Qg7. Hou
was wise to do so, since the complications
after 17. e5!? Nxg3 18. hxg3 dxe5 19. dxe5
Bxe3 20. fxe3 Qxe5 21. Rxf7! are far from
clear and, if Hou was unlucky, she could have
found herself facing the sort of spectacular
preparation which caught her out in game
four.
10. Nh4 Nh5 11. a4
16. dxe5 dxe5 17. Nef5!?
Preparing Na3-c2-e3. I was not suprised by

her ... g5-g4 plan but I am not sure where theory
ended, admitted Muzychuk. But I like my
position.
Another very committal decision. Probably

this was the most critical moment in the game.
17. Re1 was possible, said Muzychuk.
11. ... a6 12. Na3 Qg5 13. Nc2 Ba7 14. Ne3
Ne7
The position of the knight on f5 is very

double-edged, said Hou. If it can come to f5
it can be good but if not the knight can be a
target.
The continuation 14. ... Bxe3 15. fxe3 Nxg3

16. hxg3 Qxe3+ 17. Kh2 looked dangerous
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A little carelessBlack should capture on g3

before playing this move, or else try 18. ... Nc8!?
19. Qd7 Nd6 20. Qxc7 Bb8 21. Qc5 Rc8 22.
Bxf7+ Qxf7 23. Qxe5 with crazy complications
where one would expect the piece to be stronger
than the three pawns but Blacks weak king
will remain a handicap.
19. Re1?
GM Mariya Muzychuk (FIDE 2563, UKR)

GM Yifan Hou (FIDE 2667, CHN)
FIDE Women World Championship
Match 2016 (6), Lviv, Ukraine, 03.09.2016
The same line as the first game of the match,

said Hou, but now Muzychuk varied with 7.
Bg5 instead of 7. h3.
18. ... Bc5?!
With a big time advantage and a good

position, Muzychuk should have started looking
at forcing lines, but instead she plays healthy
moves and loses much of her advantage. 19. f6!
Qxf6 20. Qxg4+ Qg5 21. Qf3! is very strong for
White. (Hou considered only 21. Qxg5+ hxg5
22. Nf3 Nxg3 23. hxg3 e4 24. Nxg5 e3 when
Black has counterplay.) Play could continue 21.
... Nxg3 22. hxg3 c6 23. b4 Ba7 24. Rad1 and
Black is running out of constructive moves.
19. ... Nxg3 20. hxg3 Kh8
Freeing the g8-square for the knight, as well

as moving away from the c4-bishop, explained
Hou.
21. Qe2 Bd6
PHOTO: CATHY ROGERS
A wonderful piece of opening preparation

by Muzychuk and her team. A day after the
game, Sergey Karjakin admitted that he had
also found the same line in his pre-Candidates
preparation for Caruana.
When the match reached the halfway point
it seemed that Muzychuk, and her opening
preparation in particular, were causing all sorts
of problems for Hou. (Muzychuk said after the
final game, If someone had told me before the
match that I would have such great positions
out of the opening, I would not believe them.
However the sixth game was pivotal,
Muzychuk failing to exploit some excessively
risky opening play by Hou and eventually losing.
17. ... Bxf5 18. exf5
22. Qe4
Muzychuk spent almost 20 minutes on this

move, which prepares a faulty plan. 22. f6!,
here or next move, would exchange the f5pawn for the g4-pawn and keep a slight edge.
22. ... Rab8 23. Be2? h5 24. Rad1
I couldnt find anything to do, confessed

Muzychuk. My original idea had been 24. f3
but it failed because of 24. ... Ng8 25. fxg4 Nf6
26. Qe3 hxg4 followed by ... e5-e4 and ... Nh5
(which I had missed).
24. ... Ng8 25. Kh2?!
Another mistake, said Muzychuk. I was

planning to play 25. f6! Nxf6 26. Qe3 but at
the last moment I changed my mind. I believe
this position can be played by White.
38. Rxf6
Muzychuk had originally planned 38. Bb3!?

which wins in every variation except 38. ...
Bxg3+! 39. Kxg3 Ne4+ 40. Kh4 Qh1 mate.
25. ... Qg5! 26. Bc4 Nf6
38 ... Bc5!, White resigned.
Once I brought out my knight to f6 and

managed to isolate the knight on h4 it is definitely
only Black who can play for a win, said Hou.
Yes, once I allow your knight to f6 it is really
hard to play White, agreed Muzychuk.
Muzychuk went even closer to winning the

seventh game but after she again failed to secure
a win, Hou was able to coast to victory.
The Women's World Championship match
came to Lviv as an idea of Ukrainian President
Petro Poroshenko. When Mariya Muzychuk
won the FIDE KO Womens World Championship title in 2015, she was presented with a
medal from the President, who learned that
Muzychuk would have to defend her title the
following year. Poroshenko opined that the
Ukraine should host the match and, disregarding a possible offer from China, FIDE declared
that the 10 game contest was to be held in
Muzychuks hometown.
The match was played at the 130-year-old
Potocki Palace, on the edge of the UNESCO
listed city center of Lviv. All games were played
in a small room without spectators, part of the
Palace art gallery, with about 60 guests and
journalists allowed to enter the Palace each day.
The walls of the playing hall were adorned with
valuable paintings, though the painting directly
above the board was changed, at the direction
of the main arbiter, US Chess own Carol Jarecki,
from a 16th century Italian work titled Chronos
disarms Cupid to a still life picture of flowers
in a vase, because Jarecki feared that a naked
Cupid was not appropriate to appear in every
photo of the match!
During the match, chess was everywhere in
Lviv. From the giant chess set in the center of the
city, to the match broadcast being shown in many
cafes as well as in some public areas, to the flags
celebrating the match adorning every tram in the
city; it was impossible to forget that a Ukrainian
was defending a world title in her hometown.
The organizers and the city council also arranged
a number of less traditional promotions for the
match, including the creation of a giant knight
made of chocolatechocolate is one of Lvivs
specialitiesto the first chess flash mob.
The flash mob featured almost 100 children
from all Lvivs school districtssome dressed
27. Qe3 Qxe3 28. Rxe3 e4 29. Re2 Rbd8

30. Bb3
To add to Muzychuks difficulties, she was

now down to her last five minutes, while Hou
had more than 15 minutes to play with.
30. ... Rd7 31. f3
A desperate attempt to break out and rescue

the h4-knight. Giving Black time for ... Kg7,
... Re8, etc, would just be waiting for the
hammer to fall.
31. ... Re8 32. Rde1 Rde7
33. Bc2!?
A typical Muzychuk trick, allowing a combination which gives Black an extra queen but
hoping for an unlikely counter-attack. 33. f4
Kg7 would offer no hope at all.
33. ... exf3!
Hou spent five minutes double-checking

before falling into Muzychuks trap.
34. Rxe7 Rxe7 35. Rxe7 f2! 36. Rxf7 f1=Q
37. Ng6+ Kg8
(See diagram top of next column)
with chess insigniaas well as 16 traditional

Ukrainian dancers. For 20 minutes the dancers
performed outside the town hall, attracting a
big crowd and causing the passing trams to slow
to a halt to allow the passengers and the driver
to enjoy the show.
At many of the post-game press conferences,
Muzychuk expressed her pleasure at the fact that
her hometown was hosting the title match and
the way the city had supported her, while Hou
was also impressed by the chess fever in Lviv,
saying It was great to see the many chess lovers
following the match. She added, Lviv had fresh
air and healthy food, and the city was beautiful.
(Fresh air and healthy food may seem odd items
to mention for a Westerner, but for a Beijing
citizen such as Hou they are valued indeed.)
I realized that chess fever had hit Lviv five
minutes after checking in at my hotel when
there came a knock on the door. Housekeeping
had realized something was missing in my room
and delivered an ornate chess set. The hotel had
no way of knowing that I had come to cover
the Womens World Championship match
its just one of those little luxuries you could
expect at a 30 Euro per night, four star hotel in
Lviv during the match.
The Chinese arrived in Lviv a week before
the first game with a large contingent, both
seconds and administrators who negotiated hard
at the pre-match meetings to protect Hous rights.
After the match Hou hinted at how many
disagreements there had been between the
Chinese and Ukrainian delegations by saying,
Although the organizers may have lacked
experience, the match was successfully finished.
If you are talking just about chess, then my match
with Humpy was technically the most difficult.
But at this there were many other issues, not just
chess-related, so this match was tougher [overall].
Hous comments were curious, since one would
have expected her team not to involve her in any
technical issues that arose during the match.
Certainly from the point of view of this journalist,
the organization of the match did not seem in
any way amateurish; in fact it was most impressive.
The Ukrainians appeared resigned to agreeing
to almost everything the Chinese suggested, one
saying We are used to dealing with superpowers!
a reference to the ongoing war against Russia
in the east of the Ukraine. (It was impossible to
forget the war when walking around the center
of Lviv, from the fundraising for the soldiers to
the four varieties of Putin toilet paper on sale at
many market stalls.)
Ultimately the representative of the superpower China proved too strong for the local
womanas most pundits had predicted prematchbut Muzychuk showed in her fighting
defeat in the final game that she would never
surrender. However, as Muzychuk observed at
the end of the contest, One must understand
that a desire to win is not enough.
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College Chess / 2016 Final Four
Webster Makes It Four

in a Row
Booz Allen Hamilton and Two Sigma Upgrade Final Four
Text and photos by AL LAWRENCE
ince 2001, the U.S. college chess team championship has been
decided on an early weekend in April by the Final Foura date
and name borrowed from the annual Division I basketball playoff.
The pump-and-shoot showdown captivates 150,000 fans on-site and
millions on TV. The ponder-and-shush versionnot so much.
But, although it may never be a threat to dominate basic cable, the
College Chess Final Fourlike the U.S. Chess Championship in St.
Louishas come a long, long way. In both events, supportive sponsors
who see the value of chess have made the difference.
Following the bouncing ball analogy, Webster University is on its way
to becoming in chess what UCLA and Kentucky (or Duke or Indiana or
North Carolinalets not lose half our readers in the second paragraph)
are to basketball. Winning the college championship playoff four times
in succession equals a landmark chess record set 20 years ago. Winning it
every time since the founding of your program, as Webster University
has now done, is a nonpareil. In fact, you can even make a case for six in
a row if you focus on the leadership team. Before moving on to the private
college in the cozy, tree-lined southwest-St. Louis suburb of Webster,
GM and former Womens World Champion Susan Polgar and her husband
FM Paul Truong led teams from the sprawling and dusty Texas Tech
state-university campus to the national championship in 2011 and 2012.
It takes a lot of preparation to dominate college chess these days. We
literally spent between the two of us over 500 hours preparing for every
little aspect of the Final Four, Truong said about this years advance
efforts, including non-chess issues such as choosing the right hotel,
flights, and restaurants, etc. [Susan and I] planned for every little detail
in advance. If you add the amount of time our six players, plus their
teammates, spent to prepare, you can safely say thousands of hours.
Since the 1990s, when Dr. Alan Sherman of the University of MarylandBaltimore County, the only other school to notch up four Final Four
victories in a row, began the movement to scholarship programs, funded
teams of grandmasters have become the doom patrols of college chess.
The players Webster sends to battle would constitute a top Olympiad
team, a squad more powerful than the teams most nations can assemble.
This year, Websters top four averaged a US Chess rating of 2734.
For the past three years, after rebooting, Texas Tech has been the
second-ranked college teambut on average nearly 100 ratings below
Webster, and only a few points ahead of other strong scholarship
programs. In December, for the first time in its history, Texas Tech
won the annual Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship,
a big Swiss team-on-team event, on tiebreaks (see March Chess Life).
That used to be good enough to claim the U.S. college championship.
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But the Final Fouralso known as the Presidents Cupnow pits the
top four U.S. teams from the PanAms in a round-robin of four-player
teams in which game-points, not match-points, determine the winner.
Webster has never lost a single match in its four years in the finals.
This year, despite GM Alex Shimanov missing a win against Columbias
FM Kyron Griffith, the Gorlocks still started by mauling the underdogs
3- (three wins and a draw). Then Webster went on to score 21the narrowest winning margin but decisiveover University of
Texas-Rio Grande Valley (UT-RGV) in round two and Texas Tech in
round three. (Its a Final Four tradition to pair the top two rated teams
in the last round.)
At the finish, it was on paper the closest call ever for Webster, who
put together 8 game points, a bit less than usual. Brand-new UT-RGV,
built on the former University of Texas-Brownville (UT-Brownsville)
program after the consolidation of UT-Brownsville and University of
Texas-Pan American, came within a single game point, scoring 7. Was
Webster ever worried? Not really, Truong said. We never felt that
the title was in danger. We also never discussed the winning margin.
Our students are used to the idea of taking care of business first, then
personal accolades later. But Ray [Robson], Shimanov and [Illia] Nyzhnyk
felt bad that they did not play according to their capabilities.
But UT-RGVs strong second-place showing promises tough challenges
in the future. Its coach GM Bartek Macieja was alone in deciding to
bring only four team members; the other squads took advantage of the
rule permitting up to two alternates. Texas Tech, coached by former
U.S. Champion GM Alex Onischuk, finished third, as it has in the last
three years, collecting 5 game points. Of course, winning the PanAms
nevertheless made it a special year for the Knight Raiders. Columbia
University, basically a pickup team without special funding, would in
the old days have very likely won the title. Nowadays they showed pluck
picking up 2 game points.

Despite the prestige of its players, for a decade, the organization of

the annual Final Four was catch-as-catch-can. US Chess sanctions
the event but has no budget for college chess. Now the Final Four is
generously sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) and Two Sigma
through the cooperation of the US Chess Trust, which has contributed
for a long time separately to the organization of the PanAms. The
Final Four has swapped secluded lecture halls for impressive venues
like the New York Athletic Club and the Marshall Chess Club. GMs
Webster University has won every Final Four since the birth of its chess program. Left to right: Doug Goldstein (co-author with Polgar of
, GM Liem Le, GM Vasif
Durarbayli, GM Illia Nyzhnyk, Organizer Mark Herman, Provost Julian Schuster, GM Susan Polgar (Director), GM Ray Robson, GM Fidel Corrales Jimenez and Paul Truong
(Coach). Missing is GM Alex Shimanov, who was still playing.
Max Dlugy and Irina Krush provide fascinating game-commentary

and interviews, live and online at www.chesssupersite.com. Now every
school takes home a silver cup, and every participant takes home a
plaque to commemorate his or her role in history.
The synergy first sparked in 2010, when Mark Herman, a retired
senior partner from BAH, reached out to then-College Chess Committee Chair James Stallings of UT-Dallas. BAH is a premier strategy
and technology firm, and chess is the gold standard for attracting
strategic thinkers, Herman said. He became event organizer par
excellence. US Chess NTD and FIDE Arbiter Mike Hoffpauir, a
principal at BAH and a retired U.S. Army officer, took firm control
as director. Both made many upgrades with each new Final Four.
An important aspect of the union was to get the US Chess Trust
involved early on, Stallings said. Mark had the grand vision; Mike,
the great working knowledge of US Chess tournaments. Its a great
example of how the business community and chess community can
work together to make something good happen. In 2015, Two
Sigma, a firm using cutting-edge technology to help manage
investments, came on board as a sponsorship partner. We believe
strongly in the power of chess, and the games ability to help build
critical thinking and analytical skills, Leighton Symons, Senior Vice
President of Campus Recruiting, said.

This years Final Four was hosted by the heritage-rich Marshall Chess
Club, a dapper brownstone in the famous area of New York City known
as Greenwich Village, at 23 West 10th Street. The second home to
many of the best chess players in the U.S. for nearly a century, the
Marshall oozes history. In 1931, a group of Frank Marshalls supporters
purchased the building to provide a permanent location for the club
and a home for Marshall, U.S. champion for 27 years, and his wife
Carrie. When I arrived for the first round, I found that CaroleHerman
was making sure everyone had a fresh New York City boiled-thenbaked bagel, complete with the classic schmear of cream cheese, the
tasty regional breakfast that fuels Manhattan mornings.
So I began the day with a meal in Marshalls parlor. After the first
round on Saturday night, I walked a few blocks to ogle 135 West 12th,
the site of Marshalls Club from 1922 to 1931, before heading north
to 72 West 36th Street, Keens Chophouse, one of the oldest restaurants
in the City and the host of the original Marshalls Chess Divan from
1915 to 1922, an attempt to emulate the grand European chess salons
like Paris Caf de la Regence and Londons Strand. Keens, a landmark
occupying the only surviving building of the famous Herald Square
Theater District, was sued in 1905 by the celebrated touring actor Lily
Langtry, once paramour of the Prince of Wales and other royalty and
the darling of the American West, for denying her access to the thengentlemen-only eatery. Langtry prevailed in court and celebrated by
dining on one of Keens famous mutton chops. That night I verified
that Keens still serves up a succulent chop.
And I had fun imagining how Lily would have led a standing ovation
if she could have seen GM Susan Polgar in the role of the victorious
impresario at the current Marshall Chess Club.
Lets take a look at some of the action.

The following two high-level games played on board one, although

decisive, give credit to both sides and are full of pointers for the rest of
us. In this first-round game on Saturday afternoon, UT-RGVs Anton
Kovalyov defeats one of the mainstays of Texas Techs team, chalking up
a key point to give the Knight Raiders a 3-1 shellacking out of the box.
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University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, a new name at the Final Four, finished only a game-point behind Webster. Left to Right: GM Andrey Stukopin, Dr. Douglas Stoves (Associate
Dean for Student Rights and Responsibilities), GM Holden Hernandez, GM Bartek Macieja (Coach), GM Carlos Antonio Hevia Alejano, GM Anton Kovalyov. The Marshall Clubs
famous statue of Frank Marshall photo-bombs the team.
CLOSED CATALAN (E06)

GM Yaro Zherebukh (2678), Texas Tech U.
GM Anton Kovalyov (2679), UT-RGV
Final 4 of College Chess, 2016 (1), New
York, NY, 04.02.2016
Comments by GM Bartek Macieja, Coach,
UT-RGV.
where the action will soon start.

13. Bb2 Rc8 14. Rfd1 a5 15. Nf1
Logical, but not the most successful plan.

White attempts to bring the knight to e3 but
gives Black two tempos.
15. ... c5 16. Ne3 b5
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. g3 c6
A Kovalyov specialty. Black builds a solid

structure in the center.
5. Bg2 d5 6. 0-0 Be7 7. Qc2 0-0 8. Nbd2
Often White begins with b2-b3, Bb2, and

Rfd1, leaving a choice where to develop the
b1-knight.
16. ... a4 17. bxa4 Bc6 deserved attention.

17. a4!
Blocking Blacks pawn.

17. ... bxc4 18. bxc4 dxc4 19. Nxc4 Nd5
20. dxc5 Nxc5?!
8. ... Bb7 9. e4 Na6!
Black has to stay calm. After 9. ... dxe4 10.

Nxe4, the structure is better for White.
12. ... Qb8!
Black brings all the pieces to the queenside,
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24. ... Rf8
Forced, as after 24. ... Bxd6 25. exd6 Nxa1,

White easily winsfor instance with 26. Qg5
or 26. Ng5.
25. Ra3 Nc2 26. Ra2
This looks natural, but 26. Ne1 was much

stronger. If 26. ... Nxa3 (after 26. ... Nxe1 27.
Rxe1, White is clearly better) 27. Bxa3 Ra7;
then after 28. Qe3!, there is no good defense
against Rb1.
28. Ra3??
10. ... Nd7 11. a3 Nc7?!
A very strong quiet move. White will continue

developing pieces; moreover, after ... dxc4, White
has the option of bxc4 to control the d5-square.
A very precise dance of a queen, even

stronger than 24. Nxc8.
No rest for the opponent! With every move,

Black patiently keeps attacking his opponents
piecesJudit Polgars style!
The immediate 10. a3 leaves more options

to White. 10. e5 gains space, but allows Black
to get counterplay in the center.
12. b3!
22. Qe2 Ba6 23. Qd2 Nb3 24. Qf4
26. ... Be2 27. Rb1 Nb4
10. e5
Too slow. Black should play 11. ... c5.
24. Qc4, White gets dangerous compensation

due to the weakened dark squares.
Much better was 20. ... Bxc5. If 21. Ng5, then

... Nf8 22. Be4 Ng6.
21. Nd6!
Now White gets the advantage.
Eventually, White doesnt resist the pressure. 28. Nd4 was necessary, with an unclear
position.
28. ... Nd5!
Now White loses material.
21. ... Nb4
29. Qe4 Bxf3 30. Qxf3 Nd2 31. Qd1 Nxb1

32. Rb3
If Black accepts the pawn sacrifice with 21.

... Bxd6 22. Ng5 g6 23. exd6 Qxd6, then after
If 32. Qxb1, then the simple 32. ... Bxd6 33.

exd6 Qxd6 is sufficient.
In December, Texas Tech University won the PanAm for the first time in its programs history and has placed third in the Final Four for three years in a row. Left to right, front row:
Head Coach GM Alex Onischuk, Dr. Paul Frazier (Associate Vice President of the Division of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement), GM Elshan Moradiabadi;
back row: WIM Irina Andrenko, GM Yaro Zherebukh, IM Alex Battey, IM Andrey Gorovets, GM Andrey Baryshpolets, Outreach Coordinator Olga Achourkina.
32. ... Bxd6!
Easiest.
33. Bxd5 Bb4 34. Bxa8 Nd2, White
resigned.
SLAV DEFENSE (D12)

GM Quang Liem Le (2773), Webster U.
Final 4 of College Chess (2), 2016, New
York, NY, 04.02.2016
Comments by Le.
The move 29. Bd2 is necessary to force the

draw: 29. ... Bc3 30. e4 Bxd2 31. exd5 Qe5 32.
Qd3 Qxd5 33. Qxd5 exd5 34. f4! Bc1 35. Bg4!
Bxa3 (35. ... f5 36. Bf3 d4 37. Kg2 Bxa3 38. Bb7
is equal) 36. Bc8 Bxb4 37. Bxa6.
29. ... Qe5
1. c4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. e3 Bf5 5.

Nc3 e6 6. Nh4 Be4 7. f3 Bg6 8. Qb3 Qc7
9. Bd2 Be7 10. g3 Bh5 11. Be2 dxc4 12.
Qxc4 a6 13. Ng2 b5 14. Qb3 c5 15. Nf4
Bg6 16. Rc1 Nbd7 17. Nxg6 hxg6 18. dxc5
Nxc5 19. Qc2 Rc8 20. 0-0 0-0 21. b4 Na4
22. Qb3 Nxc3 23. Rxc3 Qa7
A very instructive game! There is no hope

for White an Exchange down. Though objectively White had an earlier advantage, in practice
Black managed to create so many problems with
every move that White eventually made a huge
mistake and lost. There is a big difference between human and computer chess!

GM Quang Liem Le is an unflappable
linchpin on Websters board one. In the
following game, he explains how he brought
in a key point against UT-RGVs top gun in
round two on Sunday morning.
(see next game, next column)
Less effective is 29. ... Nc3 30. Qc2 Qb7 31.

Kg2.
30. e4 Nc3 31. Qc2?!
Once again, White should sacrifice a pawn

to liquidate into an opposite-colored bishop
ending, which would secure a draw: 31. Bb2
Nxd1 32. Bxe5 Nf2+ 33. Kg2 Bxe5 (33. ... Nxe4
34. Bd3! Bxe5 35. Bxe4 Bb2 36. Bb7) 34. Kxf2
Bb2 35. a4 bxa4 36. Bxa6 Bc3 37. Ke2 Bxb4 38.
Kd3.
31. ... Nxe2 32. Qxe2 Qc3 33. Qd1 Bd4
After some careless obvious moves, White

finds himself in a passive position. It is more
difficult to defend than it looks.
34. Kg2 f5!
The position is definitely equal, but White

is the one who must be careful. Blacks pieces
are more active, and White has a few weaknesses.
(see diagram next page)
24. Rxc8
35. g4?
If 24. Rfc1, then 24. ... Rxc3 25. Rxc3 Nd5

26. Rc2 is unclear.
This could already be the losing mistake.

White weakens his position too much with
this move. His king is no longer safe, and he
has multiple weaknesses. Instead, 35. h4 e5 36.
24. ... Rxc8 25. Kh1 Nd5 26. a3 Bf6 27. Rc1
Rxc1+ 28. Bxc1 Qc7 29. Qd1?!
With the idea to create a second weakness

for White. After 34. ... Kh7 35. g4 White is
passive but quite solid.
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Upstairs in the main room of the Marshall Chess Club, GMs Irina Krush and Max Dlugy made the games, being played downstairs, understandable to onsite spectators and a wide
audience on .
Passive defense does not work here for

White. Black is slowly improving his position
and is a pawn up. Although the g-pawns are
doubled, most pawn endgames are easily
winning. Therefore, White cannot exchange
queens.
55. Qh3+ Qh4 56. Qd3 Qg4+ 57. Kf2 Qf4+
58. Kg1
No better is 58. Kg2 g4 59. Qe2 Qf3+! 60.

Qxf3 gxf3+ 61. Kxf3 Kh4 62. Kg2 Kg4.
exf5 gxf5 37. h5 Kh7 38. g4 might offer more
chances to hold.
35. ... fxe4 36. fxe4 e5 37. g5 Qc6! 38.
Qb3+ Kf8 39. Qf3+ Ke7 40. Be3 Qc2+ 41.
Kg3 Qc3 42. Bf2
Winning for Black is 42. Bxd4 exd4 43. Kg4

Qc2.
42. ... Bxf2+ 43. Kxf2 Qd2+ 44. Kf1 Qxg5
45. Qd3 Qc1+!
It is important to force the white queen to

c2, so Blacks king can go to the kingside via
f6-g5. If 45. ... Qf4+ 46. Kg2 Kf6 47. Qd8+.
46. Kg2 Qb2+ 47. Kg3 Qd4 48. Qc2 Qg1+
Now Black brings his queen to the perfect

square: f4.
49. Kf3 Qf1+ 50. Kg3 Qf4+ 51. Kg2 Kf6 52.
Qd3
More resilient is 52. Qc6+, although it must

be winning for Black with perfect play.
52. ... Kg5 53. Qd8+ Kh5 54. Qd3 g5
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This last-round upset Sunday afternoon was

Columbias only win, but it kept UT-RGV from
tying Websters game point score.
SPOILER
IM Arthur Shen (2495), Columbia U.
York, NY, 04.03.2016
Comments by Shen.
58. ... Kh4 59. Kg2 Qg4+ 60. Kh1 Qh3 61.
Qd1
Black slowly improves after 61. Qe2 g4.

61. ... Qxa3 62. Qe2 Qc1+ 63. Kg2 Qf4 64.
Qd3 Qg4+ 65. Kh1 Qh3 66. Qe2 g4 67.
Kg1 g3
This is the easiest way. Black forces Whites

king out of the kingside, and just marched the
g7-pawn forward. If 67. ... Qf3 68. Qd2, Black
must not play 68. ... Kh3?? 69. Qh6+. The
absence of the a3-pawn makes all the difference
here!
68. hxg3+ Qxg3+ 69. Kf1 Qf4+ 70. Ke1 g5
71. Qc2 g4 72. Qc6 g3 73. Qg6 g2 74.
Qh7+
Losing immediately is 74. Qxg2 Qg3+ 75.

Qxg3+ Kxg3.
74. ... Kg3 75. Qg7+ Kf3 76. Kd1 Kf2 77.
Qa7+ Qe3, White resigned.
AFTER 11. Na5
I managed to predict this move and had a

sacrifice prepared:
12. Nf5!?
After 12. f4, White would have a huge lead

in development and a safe king, but I was feeling
ambitious.
12. ... Nf6
The move 12. ... exf5 is suicidal. After 13.
Columbia University chess doesnt enjoy a chess-scholarship program but nevertheless tied for first at this years PanAm and was a spoiler at the Final Four. Left to right: Aaron
Jacobson, FM Arthur Shen, FM Kyron Griffith, and Anthony Panat. Also on the team were Theodore Coyne and Jonathan Pagan.
exf5 White is in no hurry because the black

king cannot castle any time soon.
13. Bf4 Nc4
Now after 13. ... exf5, White has 14. e5!.

14. Nxd6+ Bxd6
JUST SHY OF THE HORIZON

IM Andrey Gorovets (2633), Texas Tech U.
GM Ray Robson (2746), Webster U.
York, NY, 04.03.2016
Comments by Gorovets.
14. ... Nxd6 15. Qd2 Simple chessattack

the pinned piece. White will emerge up a pawn.
15. Bxd6 Nxd6 16. e5 Nb5 17. Nxb5 axb5

18. exf6 Rxa2
Here I played 36. Ra7? (going on to draw),

missing a simple win with: 36. Re1+ Kf6 37.
Nd6 Ra8 38. Ne8+ Rxe8 39. Rxe8.
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And Black resigned on move 36.
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In another final-round match-up, Texas

Techs Gorovets manages a draw against a top
U.S. Championship finishera commendable
result, but if Andrey G. had seen a bit more
on move 36, he could have tied the match.
AFTER 35. ... Nd7
Final 4 of College Chess
$%&'April 2-3, 2016 | "$% "! Marshall Chess Club, New York, New York
| '$&#''%&$ | "' ! &# 1st, 812: Webster University (Quang
Liem Le, Ray Robson, Vasif Durarbayli, Alexandr Shimanov, Illia I. Nyzhnyk,
Fidel Corrales-Jimenez); 2nd, 712 : The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
(Andrey Stukopin, Anton Kovalyov, Holden Hernandez Carmenate, Carlos
Antonio Hevia Alejandro); 3rd, 512: Texas Tech University (Andrey Baryshpolets, Andrey Gorovets, Yaroslav Zherebukh, Elshan Moradiabadi, Alexander
Battey, Irina Andrenko); 4th, 212: Columbia University (Kyron W. Griffith,
Arthur Shen, Aaron Jacobson, Jonathan J. Pagan, Theodore J. Coyne, Anthony
Panat). |
&'"#!$&!%' #&%"#'Mike E. Hoffpauir.
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US Chess National Event / USA Team Finals
Got Mate?
Wins USAT National
Championship
In a playoff on ICC, the USAT North team takes
the championship for the first time, dedicating their victory
to the recently deceased Sevan Muradian.
Annotations by VINCENT DO and JACOB FURFINE
The USAT North team of Jacob Furfine, Todd Freitag, Vincent Do, and Daniel Bronfeyn won the USAT finals on Saturday, April 9 during an
online match hosted by the Internet Chess Club. The team won the North regional competition in February by riding the strength of Bronfeyns
perfect 5/5 and Freitags 4/5 (See May Chess Life). Going into the semi-final match, the team was facing the West team Rainbow Unicorns and
was more than a 100-rating-point underdog on boards one-three. The team knew that they needed an upset to move to the finals, and Vincent
Do delivered on board three.
SICILIAN DEFENSE,
NAJDORF VARIATION (B90)
Siddharth Banik (2272), Rainbow
Unicorns
Vincent Do (2079), Got Mate
U.S. Amateur Team Championship
Playoff Semi-Finals
04.09.2016
Notes by Do.
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6
5. Nc3 a6 6. h3 e5 7. Nb3 Be6 8. Be3 Be7
9. Qf3
An unusual move in the Najdorf.

9. ... 0-0 10. g4 Nc6 11. 0-0-0 Rc8 12. Kb1
b5 13. Nd5
The knight jump makes the position equal.

13. ... Bxd5 14. exd5 Nb4 15. c3 e4 16. Qg2
Nbxd5 17. Bc1
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This move allows an eventual ... Rxc3. A

better move is 17. g5, which is followed by 17.
... Nxe3 18. fxe3 Nd7.
17. ... Nb6
I considered 17. ... Rxc3 at this point, followed

by 18. g5 Rxc1+ 19. Rxc1 Nf4 20. Qg3 N6h5.
Black has a positional advantage with control
of the center and threats on g5 and g3.
18. g5 Nfd7 19. Qxe4 Bxg5 20. Rxd6 Bxc1
21. Nxc1 Qc7 22. Rd1 Nc5 23. Qg4 Nca4
24. Rg1 g6 25. Qg3
A queen trade would have decreased the

attack on Whites queenside.
25. ... Qe7 26. Qd6 Qh4 27. Qg3 Qe7 28.
Qd6
At this point, a draw would have won
the round.
28. ... Qh4 29. Qd4 Qe7 30. Bd3
This move allows Black to play ... Rfd8, giving

Black many attacking chances on Whites
queenside.
30. ... Rfd8 31. Rde1 Rxd4
A much better move is 31. ... Qf8, continuing
the attack on Whites queenside. The text move

heads into the endgame.
32. Rxe7 Rd7 33. Rge1 Kf8 34. Rxd7 Nxd7
35. Bc2 Nac5
Black has a slight advantage because White

has two isolated pawns.
36. Rd1 Ke7 37. Ne2 Nb6 38. Nd4 Ne6 39.
Re1 Kd6 40. Nxe6 fxe6 41. Re4 Rf8 42.
Bb3 Nd5 43. Rh4?!
Before the finals, we were all sitting around

a table doing our own thing. We had all looked
up our opponents and were starting to prepare.
I also thought about our team situation to
determine how to play this game. I saw that
he often played the Queens Gambit Declined
and so decided to stick to my favorite move, 1.
d4. I only found one game online where he had
played against the Catalan, and I liked the

position that White got in that game so I
decided to play the same thing. Unfortunately,
my opponent deviated on move four!
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 d5 4. Nf3 dxc4
My opponent elects for the Open Catalan.

4. ... Bb4+ was the move that I was expecting
The move is wasted after 43. ... h5, and also

threatens the f2-pawn with Blacks rook.
43. h5!
44. Bc2??
White threatens Blacks pawn, but Black can

counter with 44. ... Nf4.
44. ... Rf4?
44. ... Nf4 would have been a better move.

The preceding moves follow with the black king
retreating to capture the rook, so White would
be forced to take the g6-pawn with the bishop.
45. Rxf4 Nxf4 46. h4 Ke5 47. b4 Kf6 48.
Be4 Nd5 49. Kc2 g5 50. hxg5+
Black has a passed pawn.

50. ... Kxg5 51. Bf3 h4 52. a3 Kf4 53. Bh1
Nb6 54. Kd3 e5 55. Ke2 Nc4 56. Bb7
Nxa3 57. Bxa6 Nb1
White cannot take the b5-pawn with the

bishop because ... Nxc3+ wins the white
bishop.
58. c4 h3
Black will promote faster than White.
PHOTO COURTESY OF SUBJECTS:
59. Kf1 bxc4 60. b5 c3, White resigned.
In the finals, Got Mate? faced off against

Easts Academy For Talented Youth I.
OPEN CATALAN (E04)
CM Jacob Furfine (2313), Got Mate?
Ethan Li (2381), Academy For Talented
Youth I
U.S. Amateur Team Championship
Playoff Final
04.09.2016
Notes by Furfine.
Meet the Team

Got Mate?s team captain, Jacob Furfine (second from left), has loved chess
his entire life. He played in his first US Chess-rated event at the age of three,
winning four of seven games at the 2005 Illinois State Scholastic Championship.
Over a decade later and still going strong, during the U.S. Amateur Team
(USAT) semifinal match, Jacob was excited to play his friend Cameron, whom
he met in Greece while playing for the U.S. at this past years World Youth &
Cadets Chess Championship.
Jacob met Todd Freitag (far right) while competing at the 2014 Exhaustion
Invitational, one of the many tournaments that Sevan Muradian organized.
Todd is a rapidly improving player who won against several higher-rated
opponents. His positive energy greatly contributed to the teams morale.
Vincent Do (third from left) is an extremely strong player and has likewise
pursued chess his entire life. During the USAT finals, Vincent scored 112/2,
with both of his games against higher-rated opponents! The boys have built
a strong friendship through the camaraderie that the chess atmosphere
provides, ever since their first chess event together in 2008. Vincent and
Jacob will be beginning high school in the fall.
Another good friend, Daniel Bronfeyn, (far left) competed with Jacob on
the same team in last years USAT event. Daniel has played extremely well:
he achieved a perfect 5-0 in the qualifying USAT-North tournament in
February! He is extremely kind and a strong team player.
The team dedicates their victory in memory of Sevan Muradian, and thanks
Bill Buklis for serving as the tournament director. ~Craig Furfine
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during the game. 5. Bd2 a5 6. Qc2 Nc6 7. a3

Bxd2+ 8. Nbxd2 was the position that his
opponent had gotten in a previous game.
However, Ethan was well-prepared and was
ready with a new variation.
5. Bg2 Bb4+ 6. Bd2
The main, and only, testing move. 6. Nbd2

was played by GM Magnus Carlsen in 2007.
After 6. ... b5, Black seems to have at least equality.
6. ... a5 7. 0-0
I wasn't particularly well-prepared for this

specific position, so I just played natural moves.
I knew this was the main move so I played it.
In this position, GM Anish Giri has played 7.
a3 Bxd2+ 8. Nbxd2 b5 9. b3 cxb3 10. Qxb3 c6,
where there is at least good compensation for
White, however there might not be enough
for an advantage.
7. ... 0-0
My opponent was well prepared and played

all of his moves quickly. This is again the main
move. Another possibility is 7. ... Nc6 8. e3
0-0 9. Qe2 Bd6 10. Na3!? where I believe that
White has the better chances.
8. Qc2 b5 9. a4 bxa4
This is the best move and offers many

options. However, I believe that White gains
an advantage. Before making my next move I
realized that there were many possibilities that
interested me. I wanted to avoid time trouble
however, so I played my next move without
thinking too long.
10. Rxa4
According to Stockfish, 10. Ne5 is the

strongest move. I actually briefly rejected this
move because of the interesting Exchange
sacrifice. 10. ... Qxd4!? (10. ... Ra6 This is the
move that my computer thinks is best. 11. e3
c5 with a position close to equal.) 11. Bxa8
Qxe5. This position is evaluated as better for
White, but I avoided it because these positions
are often difficult to play as White.
10. ... Bxd2?!
After thinking a long time, this was my

opponents first mistake of the game. 10. ... Bb7
is is my computers favorite move, however, I
thought that White had a big advantage after
11. Bxb4 axb4 12. Rxa8 (12. Rxb4 I actually
thought this move was strong during the game,
but my computer points out that it is a big mistake
that loses all of Whites plusses. 12. ... Be4! and
the point is that 13. Qxc4 Bd5 14. Qd3 Nc6 15.
Rb5 Bxf3 16. Qxf3 Nxd4 17. Qxa8 Qxa8 18. Bxa8
Nxb5 gives Black equality as Whites bishop is
not particularly strong, and the knights are active.)
12. ... Bxa8 13. Nbd2 Nbd7 These Catalan-type
positions are often difficult to play as Black, but
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perhaps it is a defensible position, though Black

has failed to equalize.
was pointed out by my computer as possibly

even stronger.
11. Nbxd2
16. ... f6 17. Nd3 Nxd3
This was the most natural move, so I played

it quickly. I considered 11. Nfxd2, however
briefly. My computer points out that also gave
a large advantage.
The best way to defend may have been 17.

... Qd6, but the position does not change too
much.
18. Rxd3 a4 19. Rc1 Rf7
How It Happened
Semi-Finals:
Got Mate? (North) 3-1
Rainbow Unicorns (West)
Academy for Talented Youth I
(East) 212 -112 Chakis-Mate (South)
Final:
Got Mate? (North)
212 -112 Academy for Talented
Youth I (East)
IA Carol Jarecki served as chief tournament director.
11. ... Bb7
My opponent misses a tactic that leads to

the loss of the game.
20. Ne5! Bxg2
If 20. ... fxe5, then Blacks position falls apart.

21. Bxb7 e4 22. Bxe4 Rb8 23. d5 with a winning
advantage.
11. ... Bb7 is a good move trying to reduce

the power of Whites bishop.
21. Nxf7 Qd5 22. f3
12. Nxc4 Nc6 13. Rd1?
I trap Blacks bishop, and am left up an

Exchange.
A mistake, which I played very quickly. I felt

that I just needed to stabilize my position and
then I would have an advantage. However, this
could have backfired. As pointed out by
Stockfish, 13. Rfa1! would have been far more
accurate. I did not see the idea to target the a5pawn. Black also cannot take the d4-pawn
because 13. ... Nxd4 14. Nxd4 Bxg2 15. Nxe6!
leaves White with a very large plus.
22. ... Bh3 23. e4
More precise would have been 23. Qe7,

however my move is good enough.
23. ... Qd7 24. Qh5
13. ... Nd5 14. Raa1?!
Another passive move. I was trying to avoid

Nb6 and the trade of knights as I had a space
advantage and should have played more actively.
14. Nfe5 would have been more accurate and
more active.
14. ... Nb6 15. Nce5 Nb4 16. Qc5
24. Qxf7
During the game I was worried about 24. ...

e5, but I suspected that there must have been
something for me in response. Of course, my
computer points out 25. d5! I thought this was
impossible because of 25. ... Be6, but Stockfish
points out the long line 26. Nh6+! gxh6 27.
dxe6! and if 27. ... Qxd3 then 28. Qf7+ Kh8 29.
Qxf6+ Kg8 30. Qf7+ Kh8 31. Rxc7 which wins
for White.
I decided to play actively and turned my
attention to the a5-pawn. The move 16. Qc3
25. Qxh3 Rd8 26. Rc6 f5 27. Qh4 Rd7 28.

Rxc7 h6 29. Rc6 fxe4 30. Qxe4 Nd5 31.
Rc8+, Black resigned.
Solitaire Chess / Instruction
An Old Spanish Game

An old game from one of the oldest variations in one of the oldest
openings.
By BRUCE PANDOLFINI
THE RUY LOPEZ (OR SPANISH GAME)

is certainly one of the most analyzed openings
in the history of chess. All kinds of ideas have
been tried in it. Some of its oldest variations
are still popular, and some long ago discarded
lines have been revamped again and again. Just
for the fun of it, and maybe for old-time sake,
lets take a look at a game played between
Richard Teichmann and Carl Schlechter (Black)
at Karlsbad in 1911, 105 years ago. As you
brush off the dust, you might take note that in
the same tournament, Teichmann crushed
Akiba Rubinstein with the same Lopez
variation. The opening moves were:
CLOSED RUY LOPEZ (C90)
Richard Teichmann
Carl Schlechter
Karlsbad, 1911
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6
5. 0-0 Be7
Now make sure you have the above position

set up on your chessboard. As you play through
the remaining moves in this game, use a piece of
paper to cover the article, exposing Whites next
move only after trying to guess it. If you guess
correctly, give yourself the par score. Sometimes
points are also awarded for second-best moves,
and there may be bonus pointsor deductions
for other moves and variations. Note that
means that Whites move is on the next line.
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6.
Re1
Par Score 4
A typical move in the Lopez. Regardless of

their actual value, you may accept full credit for
6. Bxc6, 6. d4, 6. d3, 6. Nc3, 6. Qe2, or even 6. c3.
6.
7.
Bb3
b5
Par Score 4
What other move is there? Its interesting

to note that at this point Whites position has
similar aspects to the Italian Game, where the
light-square bishop is at c4, with two important
differences: Whites bishop is somewhat safer
at b3 than c4; and Black has weakened the a8d5 portion of the long diagonal (a8-h1).
7.
d6
This solidifies the e-pawn, which is Whites

primary target when initiating the Lopez.
8.
c3
Par Score 4
A standard idea in this and similar systems.

White gives his light-square bishop a retreat,
while observing d4 and preparing an eventual
advance of the d-pawn. Give yourself 1 bonus
point if you shied away from this positions
version of the Noahs Ark Trap, 8. d4 Nxd4 9.
Nxd4 exd4 10. Qxd4?? c5, followed by ... c5-c4.
8.
0-0
9.
d3
Par Score 4
White goes about his central build-up slowly

and securely. Accept full credit for either 9. a4,
trying to exploit the weakened queenside, or
9. h3, preventing the pin on the f3-knight, with
the intention of soon playing d2-d4.
9.
Na5
Black gains time on the bishop, unblocking

his c7-pawn, so that it can move to c5,
influencing the center and giving the black
queen a defensive post at c7.
10.
Bc2
Par Score 4
Naturally, White wants to keep this potentially lethal monster for possible attack later.
Deduct 1 point if you played any other satisfactory
move that allows Black to capture the lightsquare bishop (... Na5xb3).
10.
c5
Black attacks d4 and clears c7 for his queen.

In many Lopez situations, the battle revolves
around Black trying to uphold the e5-pawn
without having to capture on d4 (surrendering
an equal share of the center), if and when White
plays d3-d4.
11.
Nbd2
Par Score 4
A common Lopez maneuver. This knight can

now be shifted to f1, and from there to either
e3 or g3, with slightly different plans pertaining.
11.
Qc7
With this move, Black finds a reasonable

defensive post for the queen and he also begins
to clear the home rank.
12.
Nf1
Par Score 5
Continuing with his knightly maneuver. Lets

see where the queen-knight winds up.
12.
13.
Ne3
Nc6
Par Score 5
By placing the knight on e3, White has

overview of both d5 and f5. The temporary
blockage of the c1-bishop is not important.
Add 1 bonus point if you were aware that after
13. d4 cxd4 14. cxd4 Nxd4 15. Nxd4 exd4 16.
Qxd4, the c2-bishop would be hanging.
13.
Bb7
Black is finehe completes his minor piece

development and the rooks are connected.
14.
Nf5
Par Score 5
But now we see a possible drawback to this

line of development, since Whites knight is
Solitaire Chess / Instruction
ABCs of Chess
PROBLEM I
Mating net
PROBLEM II
Mating net
PROBLEM III
Mating net
PROBLEM IV
Mating net
PROBLEM V
Mating net
PROBLEM VI
Mating net
These problems are all related to key

positions in this months game. In each
case, Black is to move. The answers
can be found in Solutions on page 71.
June Exercise: Alexander Kotov

once said that if an idea couldnt
be expressed in words it didnt
exist. Thats a bit extreme, yet it
suggests an exercise. Whenever
you play over a game, try to
capture the spirit of it in a simple
paragraph, say a hundred words
or so. This is not so easy to do (Ive
tried it). But maybe Kotov had
something there. By trying to
encapsulate the large in the small
we become better generalists. Who
knows? Maybe even better planners. But regardless what it does
for our chess, just watch what it
does for our writing skills.
annoyingly placed at f5, where its power to

pester Black has increased greatly.
14.
15.
Bg5
Rfe8
Par Score 5
Finally, White gets out his last minor piece.

While there is no immediate threat, Black must
stay on alert to a capture on e7, weakening f6.
15.
Nd7
Black might have tried 15. ... h7-h6, but

instead settles for a move leading to a possible
exchange of minor pieces.
16.
Bb3
Par Score 6
Why not? Teichmanns monstrous Lopez

bishop reassumes its rightful diagonal. For
White, things are looking up, with all his minor
pieces poised for aggression.
16.
17.
Bd5
Nf8
Par Score 5
White gets active in a surprising way. Add

1 bonus point if you saw this move and its threat
to capture on c6, reducing the guard on e7.
17.
Ng6
So Black upholds e7. But thats not the end

of the story.
18.
Bxe7
Par Score 4
White surrenders the correct minor piece.

Deduct 1 point if you mechanically played 18.
Nxe7+, merely trying to get the so-called

advantage of the two bishops.
18.
Ngxe7
Once again, Whites light square is menaced.

Unfortunately for Schlechter, sometimes the
chased can become the chaser.
19.
Bxf7+
Par Score 8
Hello! Black doesnt have much choice. He

must take the bishop to avoid material loss.
19.
Kxf7
In the old days, after such a capture at the

Marshall Chess Club, pundits would say something like a dying man can eat anything.
20.
Ng5+
Par Score 5
Take that, Mr. Schlechter! Deduct 2 points for

the incorrect move, 20. Qb3+, which could be
answered by 20. ... c4.
20.
Kg8
Does White have enough for his sacrificed

piece? Add 1 bonus point if you had planned to
answer 20. ... Kf8 with 21. Nxh7+. Add 1 bonus
point more if you had planned to answer 20. ...
Kg6 with 21. Qg4.
21.
Qh5
Par Score 5
Without a knight at f6, the square h5 is

extremely inviting to the white queen. Now,
the queen enjoys the possibility of invasions at
both f7 and h7.
21.
Nxf5
Black tries to get rid of some invading forces,

but theres still more on the horizon.
22.
Qxh7+
22.
23.
Qxf5+
Par Score 5
Kf8
Par Score 4
Deduct 1 point if you checked on h8.

23.
Kg8
Give yourself 1 bonus point if you saw that

23. ... Ke7 allowed the devastating 24. Qe6+.
24.
Qg6
Par Score 7
Give yourself only 3 points part credit for 24.

Qh7+. You can win the g-pawn thereby, but
Blacks king then has the opportunity to escape
to the queenside.
24.
Qd7
Black doesnt quite know what to do. So he

carefully tries to guard certain squares while
leaving e7 unblocked.
25.
Re3
Par Score 7
The coup de grace. This simple rook lift will

end matters. Award yourself 2 bonus points if
you saw that Whites threat of Re3-h3-h8+,
followed by Qg6-h7 mate, is not easy to meet.
And lets not forget the direct idea of Re3-f3,
also with mate looming at h7. Its hopeless, or,
in other words, there is no hope.
25.
Black resigned.
See scoring box on page 71.

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The Practical Endgame / Instruction
False Friends
A false friend in chess is an idea, method, or concept that is valid
in one type of position, but that a player mistakenly applies in
another.
By GM DANIEL NARODITSKY
TO ANY CURRENT OR FORMER STUdent of a foreign language, the title of this

months column will likely bring on a score of
traumatic memories. The term false friend
refers to a word that is often confused with a
word in another language with a different
meaning because the two words look or sound
similar. As a small child, I would frequently
confuse the Russian word magazin (store) with
the English word magazine, andas a firstyear Spanish student in sixth gradethe Spanish
word carpeta (folder) with its English false friend
carpet.
I believe that this irksome yet valuable
concept is applicable to the endgame world as
well. To this end,

. This
definition is a bit unwieldy (I will not apply
for a job at Merriam-Websters Dictionary
anytime soon), but it outlines a very common
and important (endgame) phenomenon.
Generally, it is impossible to master a theoretical
position through rote memorization alone; you
must also understand the underlying drawing
or winning mechanism. At the same time, the

. Hence, a crucial part of endgame
mastery consists in the ability to determine
whether a certain technique is applicable in a
given position. The following endgame, which
recently arose in a game between two strong
European grandmasters, serves as a tremendously instructive cautionary tale!
DECISIONS, DECISIONS
GM Jon Ludvig Hammer (FIDE 2701, NOR)
GM Nils Grandelius (FIDE 2646, SWE)
Norway Chess Qualifier, Stavanger,
Norway, 03.23.2016
Definition adapted from the Cambridge English Dictionary
Online, http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us.
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INFAMOUS
GM Mark Taimanov
GM Robert Fischer
Buenos Aires, 1960
AFTER 59. ... Kg5
If it were Black to move, ... f5-f4 would decide

the game instantly. Following Ke4 Kg4, Black
plants his king on g3 and the pawns inexorably
roll forward. However, it is Whites turn, and
he must use this opportunity to set up a
defensive construction. White can attempt this
in one of two ways:
1) Bringing the king back via d4, d3, and
e2. If White can situate his king and
bishop in a way that will a) prevent
Blacks pawns from moving forward and
b) tie down Blacks king, he will most
likely secure a draw.
2) Attacking from the rear with Ke6
(possibly followed by Kf7). This strategy
is tactically justified in that 60. Ke6 Kf4?
fails to 61. Kf6 g5 62. Bd7 Bc3+ 63. Kg6,
and White snags the f-pawn. Thus, it
potentially forces Blacks hand and may
enable White to win material or
immobilize Blacks passers.
With only three minutes on the clock,
Hammer had little time for deep calculation.
Hence, it is very probable that he leaned on his
existing endgame knowledge to make this
critical decision. In particular, this position is
somewhat reminiscent of the following
(in)famous position:
AFTER 83. Bd4
Obviously, the situation is different in many

ways: the bishops are of the same color, and
White has one extra pawn instead of two. Yet
the contours of the position are largely the
same: Blacks king is cut off from the battlefield,
and the result of the game hinges on Whites
ability to advance his pawn one square forward.
A lesser mortal might have despaired, but
Fischer drew upon his extensive endgame
knowledge to make a quick and sure draw. A
century earlier, the Italian chess player Luigi
Centurini conducted an extensive survey of
bishop plus pawn versus bishop endgames,
providing guidelines for both sides. From the
defensive perspective, the main lesson is that
drawing chances are maximized when the king
defends from the rear. In this position, the road
back is sealed83. ... Kf5 is met by 84. Kd5but
Black draws by applying the Centurini method:
83. ... Bc7 84. Kc5 Kd3! 85. Kc6 Kc4!
The king and bishop work in amazing

harmony, tying down Whites forces and
immobilizing the pawn. After 86. Bb6 Bf4
87. Ba7 (87. Ba5 Be3 is equal) 87. ... Bc7
Taimanov acquiesced to the draw.
Now, let us go back to Hammer-Grandelius.
Consciously or subconsciously, the Norwegian
The Practical Endgame / Instruction
Find the
Unconventional
Idea!
PROBLEM I: 1500 LEVEL

GM Zurab Azmaiparashvili (2660)
GM Daniel Campora (2540)
San Roque, 1996
PROBLEM II: 2000 LEVEL

IM Ogulcan Kanmazalp (2468)
GM Daniel Naroditsky (2622)
Benasque, 07.05.2015
BLACK TO MOVE
BLACK TO MOVE
Each month GM Naroditsky will present

two problems taken from actual games that
illustrate the theme of this months 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.
grandmaster undoubtedly recalled the Centurini

method, and decided to follow in its spirit:
A crucial finesse. The hasty 69. ... g4?? would

have fully justified Whites concept, enabling
him to reach a version of the Centurini position
with 70. Bf1 Kg3 71. Be2.
60. Ke6?
Creative, perfectly understandable, and

wrong! Although opposite-colored bishops
appears to make the Centurini method even
more effective, the presence of connected
passers alters the entire dynamic. The Centurini
method works because the defending side can
give up its bishop as soon as the pawn advances.
With two pawns, however, the bishop will no
longer be able to sacrifice itself for the greater
good. As a consequence, the king will only
throw more oil into the fire by encouraging
Blacks pawns to move forward.
Make no mistake: 60. Ke6 comes awfully
close to drawing, but my conceptual explanation
is meant to illustrate a larger point. Namely,
you should never assume that a certain technique will succeed in a position other than that
for which it is intended. Put another way, just
because a method is effective in one type of
position does not mean that it is likely to work
in another. It may work, but you should not
give it preferential treatment over other
candidate moves.
As it turns out, 60. Kd4! draws fairly easily.
After 60. ... Kf4 61. Kd3 Bb4 (61. ... Kf3!? 62.
Kxd2 Kf2 looks a bit scary, but White draws
immediately with 63. Bd3) 62. Ke2 g5 (62. ...
Kg3 63. Bd3 and Black must go back) 63. Bd3
g4 64. Kf2 Kg5 65. Kg2 f4 66. Be2 White
reaches a famous theoretical setup that Mark
Dvoretsky terms pawns in the crosshairs.
ANALYSIS DIAGRAM
Grandelius pounces. Now, it is too late to

double back: 61. Ke5 f3 62. Ke4 Kg4 and Black
wins in self-explanatory fashion (... Kg3 followed by ... g5-g4, when he can promote in
many ways).
61. Kf7 f3 62. Bc6 f2 63. Bb5 Bc3!
70. Bf1 Kg3 71. Ke4 Kh2 72. Kd3 Kg1 73.
Ke2
Whites king has finally, finally made its way

home after a tragic misadventure, but it is way
too late.
73. ... g4, White resigned.
A picturesque final position, highlighting

the total failure of Whites defensive strategy!
Theres the rub: Whites king is temporarily

cut off, giving Black just enough time to push
the g-pawn one square forward.
64. Bf1 Kh6 65. Be2
Essentially, White has succeeded in constructing the type of fortress outlined in the
note to the initial position. ... f3+ will always
be met with Bxf3 (surprise, surprise), and Blacks
king will never be able to abandon the g-pawn.
Time to shake hands!
60. ... f4!
By placing his bishop on d2, Black once again

cuts off Whites hapless monarch, clearing the
way for the decisive pawn march.
65. Ke6 changes nothing after 65. ... g5 66.

Kf5 Kh5.
65. ... g5 66. Ke6 Kg6!
Black continues to outshoulder Whites

king, pushing Whites flimsy defensive construction to the brink of collapse.
67. Bd3+ Kh5 68. Kf5 Kh4 69. Be2 Bd2!
Lets expose the elephant in the room:

mastering practical endgames is a long, arduous
process that is fraught with anguish, frustration
and, of course, false friends. What is applicable
in the utopian world of theoretical positions is
often unusable in the apocalyptic realm of
practical endgames. Sometimes, the only way
to navigate this unforgiving world is by
abandoning your preconceived notions, and
examining a position from an impartial and
unencumbered perspective. And if you calculate
hard enough and think logically enough, you
may very well find that even the thorniest
predicaments can be successfully resolved.
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2016 TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX STANDINGS

NAME
STATE
PTS.
GM SERGEY ERENBURG
VA
92.50
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IM RUIFENG LI
TX
88.86
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GM ALEXANDER IVANOV
MA
78.50
ITS THE BEGINNING OF A
GM EUGENE PERELSHTEYN
MA
74.04
LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT.
GM DENIS KADRIC
TX
64.00
IM JOHN DANIEL BRYANT
CA
63.75
GM ANDREY STUKOPIN
TX
61.33
GM SERGEY KUDRIN
CT
60.46
GM ALEKSANDAR INDJIC
TX
54.20
10
IM PRIYADHARSHAN KANNAPPAN
MO
52.80
11
GM ENRICO SEVILLANO
CA
51.08
12
GM ALEKSANDR LENDERMAN
NY
47.75
13
IM ALEKSANDR OSTROVSKIY
NY
46.16
14
GM OLIVER BARBOSA
CA
45.33
15
GM JEFFERY XIONG
TX
44.66
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2016 US CHESS JUNIOR GRAND PRIX TOP OVERALL STANDINGS

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State
Pts.
Name
YE, LUKE SICONG
MO
5342
BAALLA, NURA
State
HETMAN, JACOB JAMAL
NY
5318
STEINER, ADAMSON
DC
MONTANTI, VINCENZO
NY
KINGMAN, SHAWN ROBERT
VA
STACEY, MARGARET
PREM, PRANAV
Pts.
NY
3395
KRISHNAKUMAR, SRIRAM
CA-N
3392
4640
MIDDEN, DANIEL P
MN
3386
4524
PARASHAR, KOVID
GA
3384
4312
DAVIS, DIANTE
NY
3341
NY
4262
DENNISON, MATTHEW
IL
3334
VA
4253
BROWN, OMANI
NY
3318
GILLSTON, NOAH
NY
4088
DORON-REPA, MAYA
NY
3297
VIRANI, ARISH
GA
4063
NATH, NAVEEN
CA-N
3289
OLALDE, STEFANO N
FL
3924
BROWN, EDWARD KINARD, III
PA
3287
SEWELL, SAGE
NY
3916
DATAR, NIKHIL MILIND
IN
3258
VA
3885
MUELLENBACH, JESSICA SARAH
TN
3236
CA-N
3836
LINDSEY, RYO
PA
3220
BISHT, SHYLA SINGH

MANU, MANAS
PARASHAR, DHEEMANT SAUMIL
GA
3804
GOKUL, ANSHUL
GA
3218
HUANG, EDISON
NY
3792
GORTI, ATMIKA
VA
3213
HARDING-PERKINS, CHRISTOPHER
NY
3604
CAO, KERRY K
TN
3155
HUANG, ANDY
VA
3564
DENNIS, MILES M
WI
3150
XU, ARTHUR ZIHAN
IL
3521
STOWE, NATHENE APOLLO WAYNE
NC
3144
HUA, OLIVER
NY
3504
BERRY, BENJAMIN
TERR
3116
LUMELSKY, SAMUEL MICHAEL
CT
3460
RAJAGANESH, DHRUV
GA
3100
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Bids
National Events
Note: Tournament memberships not valid for National events
See TLA in this issue for details
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203)<(.*.<'9:6,< 849<+7;18:6957:8<<June 17-19 Kenner, Louisiana

203)<(.*.<61495< 849<<June 22-23 Las Vegas, Nevada
203)<;/:69;-< 849<<June 24-26 or 25-26 Las Vegas, Nevada
203)<(.*.<!;1430<+7;18:6957:8<<June 27 Las Vegas, Nevada
203)<(.*.<1;/4',<+7;18:6957:8<&<*6'/7<<July 9-10 Memphis, Tennessee
33/7<;99';-<$203)%<(.*.< 849<<July 30-August 7, August 2-7 or August 4-7 Indianapolis,

Indiana
203)<(.*.<!;143 <+7;18:6957:8<<August 3 Indianapolis, Indiana
203)<(.*.< 849<-:/
<+7;18:6957:8<$%<<August 6 Indianapolis, Indiana
203)<$ /7<99';-%<(.*.<,14#<6,45< 849<+7;18:6957:8<<October 8-10 Annapolis,

Maryland
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203)<(.*.<!:,-5<'9:6,<+7;18:6957:8<$9:/;/:69;-%<<June 25-29 (not June 23-27)

Manchester, New Hampshire - Contact: Alex Relyea relyea@operamail.com
203)<(.*.<'9:6,<+7;18:6957:8<$9:/;/:69;-%<<July 7-18 St. Louis, Missouri-Contact:
www.saintlouischessclub.org/
203)<(.*.<+;#4/<+7;18:6957:8<$9:/;/:69;-%<<July 23-27 (not July16-20) Rockville,
Maryland - Contact: Mike Regan mregan@baltimorechess.org
203)<(.*.< ;5/4,5<+7;18:6957:8<<August 25-29 Greensboro, North Carolina
203)<"&32<!,;#4<+7;18:6957:85<<December 16-18 Nashville, Tennessee

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December 26-29 Kenner, Louisiana
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proposals (including sample budgets) for their
events.
OVERDUE BIDS
Please contact the National Office if you are
interested in bidding for a National Event. US
Chess recommends that bids be submitted
according to the following schedule. However,
bids may be considered prior to these dates.
US Chess reserves the right to decline all bids
and organize the event itself.
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or prize purposes. If you would otherwise be
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Nationals
JUNE 16-19, LOUISIANA
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30
2016 U.S. SENIOR OPEN
6SS, G/120 i30 (Game in 2 hours with 30-second increment.) USCF and
FIDE rated using FIDE Rules. Open to all players age 50+ by start
date of tournament (6/16/2016). SIDE EVENT: 2016 U.S. Senior Blitz
Tournament: 5-min. Blitz Tournament on Sat., 6/18, at 8pm (details
below). Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA
70062, Ph: 504-469-5000 (hotel is directly across from the New Orleans
Intl. Airport with free hotel/airport shuttle service). HR: $117 for
single, double, triple or quad mention Cajun Chess Tournament and
reserve by May 23 to assure group rate. Free parking and free basic
internet in each room. Ratings used will be from June 2016 USCF Supplement. SECT: One OPEN Section only with Class Prizes. $5,000 b/80
full-paid ent. TOP PRIZES: $1250-800-500-300; (U2300): $500-300;
(U2000): $300-150; (U1800): $300-150; (U1500/Unr): $300-150. Plaque
to top winner in following age categories: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,
70-74, 75+. A player may win both a place award and an age award.
In the event of a tie, plaque winner will be determined by USCF computer
tiebreaks. EF: $100 by 6/1/16; $110 by 6/8/16; $120 thereafter and
at site; On-site Reg: Thurs. 6/16 from 2-3pm. Rds: Thurs. 4pm;
Fri.10am & 4pm; Sat. 9am & 3pm; Sun. 10am. BYES: 1/2-point bye
may be taken for any Round; limit of 2 half-pt. byes allowed, but must
commit to any byes prior to the start of Round 3. U.S. SENIOR BLITZ
EVENT: Sat., 6/18, 1st Round at 8pm. 5DSS, G/5 d0 USCF Blitz Rated
(June 2016 Supplement Blitz Ratings used). One Section Only. PRIZES:
70% of EFs returned as Cash Prizes. Blitz EF: $15 by 6/8; $20 thereafter
and at site. SENIOR AWARDS CAJUN-STYLE BANQUET: Open to
All; Sun. 6/19 after Rd. 6. Banquet Entry Fee is $40 per person. ENTRIES:
On-line registration, printable entry form, and more detailed info at
www.cajunchess.com or mail entry form to Cajun Chess, 12405
Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654. Info or Phone Ent: 504-2089596 or 504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted (no checks at site).
Please bring your own chess boards, sets and clocks; chess vendor
will be on site. FIDE.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

2016 U.S. JUNIOR OPEN
6SS, G/90 i30 (Game in 90 min. with 30-second increment.) All Sections
are USCF-rated and the U21 Section is also FIDE rated using FIDE
Rules. SIDE EVENT: 2016 U.S. Junior Blitz Tournament: 5-min. Blitz
Tournament on Sat., 6/18, at 7pm (details below). Hilton New Orleans
Airport Hotel, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062, Ph: 504-469-5000
(hotel is directly across from the New Orleans Intl. Airport with free
hotel/airport shuttle service). HR: $117 for single, double, triple or
quad mention Cajun Chess Tournament and reserve by May 23 to
assure group rate. Free parking and free basic internet in each room.
SECTS (based on Players Age as of 1/1/2016): U21 (FIDE Rated);
U15; U11; U8. Ratings used will be from June 2016 USCF Supplement.
INDIVIDUAL PLAYER PRIZES: U21: $500 cash prize awarded to eligible
qualifier of the 2017 U.S. Junior (Closed) Championship; Individual
plaque to top five overall; Plaque for top player age 18, 17, 16, 15 and
under 15. U15: Individual trophies to top ten overall; Trophies to top
player age 14, 13, 12, 11 and under 11. U11: Individual trophies to top
ten overall; Trophies to top player age 10, 9, 8, and under 8. U8:
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Individual trophies to top ten overall; Trophies to top player age 7, 6,
and under 6. SCHOOL TEAM INFO: A team will consist of a minimum
of THREE players from the same school or home-school district. No
maximum limit of number of players on a team; the top FOUR scores
will count for final team standings. TEAM PRIZES: Trophies to top
three school teams in each of the four sections. In the event of a tie,
plaque/trophy winners for individuals and teams will be determined
by USCF computer tiebreaks. EF: $50 by 6/1/16; $60 by 6/8/16; $70
thereafter and at site; On-site Reg: Fri. 6/17 from 9-10am. Rds: Fri.
11am & 4pm; Sat.9am & 2pm; Sun. 10am & 3pm; BYES: 1/2-point bye
may be taken for any Round; limit of 2 half-pt. byes allowed, but must
commit to any byes prior to the start of Round 3. U.S. JUNIOR BLITZ
(June 2016 Supplement Blitz Ratings used). Two Sections Only: U21,
U11. PRIZES: Trophies to top 3 in each section. Blitz EF: $15 by 6/8;
$20 thereafter and at site. ENTRIES: On-line registration, printable
entry form, and more detailed info at www.cajunchess.com or mail
entry form to Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS
38654. Info or Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971. Major credit
cards accepted (no checks at site). Please bring your own chess boards,
sets and clocks; chess vendor will be on site. FIDE.

JUNE 22-23, NEVADA
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)
2016 U.S. WOMENS OPEN
5SS, G/90 +30. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise
Rd., 89109. $$2,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund. $500-300-200, U2000
$200, U1800 $200, U1600 $200, U1400 $200, U1200 $200. EF: $50 by
6/3, $70 later. REG.: 9-9:30 a.m. RDS.: 10-2:30-7, 10-2:30. 1/2 point bye
available in any round (limit 1). HR $69 ($89 Friday and Saturday nights).
(800) 732-7117 be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. This event kicks off
the LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL on Wednesday
before the National Open. ENT Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925,
Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or www.VegasChessFestival.com. FIDE.
TOURNAMENT LIFE: ABBREVIATIONS & TERMS

All tournaments are non-smoking with no computers allowed unless otherwise advertised.
BLZ:
QC:
$$Gtd:
$$b/x:
Bye:
CC:
dx:
+xx:
EF:
Ent:
FIDE:
G/:
GPP:
HR:
JGP:
Blitz rated.
Quick Chess events.
Guaranteed prizes.
Based-on prizes, x = number of entries needed to
payfull prize fund. At least 50% of the advertised
prize fund of $501 or more must be awarded.
Indicates which rounds players who find it inconvenient to play may take 12-point byes instead.
For example, Bye 1-3 means 12-point byes are
available in Rounds 1 through 3.
Chess club.
Time delay, x = number of seconds.
Time increment, xx = number of seconds added
after each move.
Entry fee.
Where to mail entries.
Results submitted to FIDE for possible rating.
Game in. For instance, G/75 means each side has
75 minutes for the entire game.
Grand Prix Points available.
Hotel rates. For example, 60-65-70-75 means $60
single, $65 twin, $70/3 in room, $75/4 in room.
Junior Grand Prix.
Memb. Membership required; cost follows. Usually refers

reqd: to state affiliate.
Open: A section open to all. Often has very strong playQuad:
RBO:
Rds:
Reg:
RR:
SD/:
SS:
Unr:
W:
WEB:
ers, but some eligible for lower sections can play

for the learning experience.
4-player round robin sections; similar strength
players.
Rated Beginners Open.
Rounds; scheduled game times follow. For example, 11-5, 9-3 means games begin 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.
on the first day, 9 a.m. & 3 p.m. on the second day.
Registration at site.
Round robin (preceded by number of rounds).
Sudden-death time control (time for rest of game
follows). For example, 30/90, SD/1 means each
player must make 30 moves in 90 minutes, then
complete the rest of the game in an hour.
Swiss-System pairings (preceded by number of
rounds).
Unrated.
Site is accessible to wheelchairs.
Tournaments that will use a players online rating.
An American Classic!
A Heritage Event!
JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, NEVADA
2016 NATIONAL OPEN
6-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30 (2-day rounds 1-3 and unrated G/40 +5).
Westgate Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas 89109.
$100,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund will not be reduced! In 8 sections,
top 2 FIDE rated. Open: $8,000-4,000-2,000-1,000-600-500-400-300300-300, top under 2500 $2,500, top under 2400 $2,400, EXTRA $2,500
for perfect score. The winner of the Open section also receives a replica
of the Edmondson Cup. Under 2300: $6,000-3,000-1,500-750-400-350300-250-250-250. Under 2100: $6,000-3,000-1,500-750-400-350300-250-250-250. Under 1900: $5,000-2500-1250-600-350-300-250250-250-250. Under 1700: $4,000-2,000-1,000-500-300-250-250250-250-250. Under 1500: 3000-1500-700-350-300-250-250-250-250250. Under 1300: $2000-1,000-500-300-250-250-250, top under 1000
(no provisional) $900. Unrated or Provisional Under 1000: 3 schedules
with 6 rounds per day $200-125-75 each day plus $300 overall (best 2
results). Plus Score Bonus ($12,000 guaranteed) in addition to any
other prizes, every player with 3-1/2 points or more wins a $50 gift
certificate. Plus score certificates will be awarded on site only. Players
age 14 and under are eligible for best game prizes including the Freddie
Award and $400 in cash prizes (donated by Fred Gruenberg). Mixed
Doubles: best male/female combined 2-player team score: $1,500750-350-250-150. Teammates may play in different sections but must
have average rating below 2200. The Freddie: Players age 14 and
under are eligible for best game prizes including the Freddie Award
and $400 in cash prizes (donated by Fred Gruenberg). Unrated players
may play only in Unrated or Open Section. Provisionally rated players
may not win more than 40% of top prize in any under section; balance
goes to next player(s) in line. CCA minimum ratings or other ratings
may be used if higher than US Chess June Supplement. EF: $225 by
6/3, $250 by 6/22, $280 later. $40 less for seniors 65 and over. $125
less for players in only 1 unrated schedule, $60 less for 2 schedules.
Add $125 for adults rated under 2200 or juniors under 2100 playing in
the Open Section. Reg 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday.
Rds.: 11-5:30, 10-4:30, 10-4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg.: 8:30-9 a.m. Saturday. Rds.: 10-12-2 then merge with 3-day in round 4 at 4:30. Half
point byes available in any round; round 5 or 6 byes must be requested
before the start of round 2 and may not be cancelled. Chess sets and
boards provided for tournament play only, not for skittles. Please bring
digital chess clocks! The LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL
features the National Open, the U.S Game/10 Championship, the U.S.
Womens Open, the International Youth Championship, and other events.
Many free extras and surprises! Free parking. Free raffles with great
prizes. Free GM Lectures. Free GM analysis of your games. Free Daily
Bulletins and free commemorative DVD mailed to all participants. Grandmaster Simuls and Chess Camp for all ages on Thursday. U.S.
Womens Open Wednesday and Thursday. Walter Browne Memorial
Blitz Thursday 7:30 p.m. U.S. Game/10 Championship Monday morning.
Youth Tournaments Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Blitz Tournaments
Saturday & Sunday. Poker Tournament Thursday afternoon. Dont be
shut out make your reservations early and be sure to ask for the
CHESS rates $69 single or double ($89 Friday and Saturday nights)
guarantees a premium room with new furniture, refrigerator, flat screen
TV and more. The optional resort package including access to the Fitness
Center, free WI-FI, and more is substantially discounted for our group.
Cutoff for special hotel rate is June 3rd. (800) 732-7117 or www.VegasChessFestival.com/hotel. ENT Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925,
Henderson, NV 89009-0925, on line at www.VegasChessFestival.com.
Info: (702) 930-9550 and leave a message. FIDE.
JUNE 27, NEVADA
2016 U.S. GAME/10 CHAMPIONSHIP (QC)
8SS, G/10 +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise
Road, 89109. $7,500 Prize Fund based on 100 paid entries, $5,000
Guaranteed. $1800-900-600, U2400 575, U2250 550, U2100 525, U1950
500, U1800 475, U1650 450, U1500 425, U1250 400, U1000 300. Must
be 3 players eligible for each prize awarded. EF: $69 by 6/3, $79 by
6/22, $100 later. REG.: 8:30-9 a.m. Rd. 1 at 10 a.m. finish by 2:30
p.m. Higher of regular or quick rating used. 1/2 point bye available in
any round (limit 2). HR: $69 single or double ($89 Friday and Saturday
nights). (800) 732-7117 be sure to ask for the CHESS rates. ENT:
Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or
www.VegasChessFestival.com. FIDE.
www.uschess.org
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JULY 9-10, TENNESSEE
2016 U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - SOUTH
5SS, G/90 d5. Holiday Inn Express Southwind, 4068 Stansell Ct., Memphis,
TN 38125, (901) 309-6474. HR: $129 - mention US CHESS for group
rate. 3 Sections: Championship (U2200), 1st: River Cup Championship trophy plus commemorative hat, 2nd5th places: plaque plus
commemorative hat. Reserve (U1600) & Booster (U1200),1st: Championship trophy plus commemorative hat, 2nd5th places: plaque plus
commemorative hat. EF: $40, $10 less to juniors under age 18 or seniors
over age 60, $50 at site. Reg.: 9 -9:45 am. Rds.: Sat. 10-2-6, Sun. 10-2.
Byes: One requested half-point bye allowed, any round, must request
before start of round 2. Online Entry at: www.shelbycountychess.com.
Information: Email Arlene Kleiman at midsouthchess@hotmail.com or
mail registration to Shelby County Chess, Attention: Amateur South,
1614 Vance Ave., Memphis, TN 38104.
A Heritage Event!
JULY 30-AUG. 7, AUG. 2-7 OR AUG. 4-7, INDIANA
117TH ANNUAL U.S. OPEN
Includes Traditional one game per day schedule (9 days), also 6-day
slow-time control option, and 4-day option. 9SS, 40/90, SD/30; inc. 30
(4-day option, Rds. 1-6, G/60 d5). Playing and Meeting Areas: Marriott
Indianapolis East, 7202 East 21st St., Indianapolis IN 46219. Guest
Rooms: Indianapolis Conference Center (formerly La Quinta Inn
& Suites), 7304 East 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219, HR: $84, Call
(317) 359-1021, mention US Chess. Fairfield Inn & Suites, 7110
East 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219, HR: $99, Call (317) 322-0101,
mention US Chess. Free parking - All three hotels are next to each
other (Marriott at the center) and share same parking lot. Reserve by
July 1 or rate may increase. Additional Hotel options: Candlewood
Suites, 7040 E. 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219; (317) 495-6600 - HR:
$89. Quality Inn & Suites, 7050 E. 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219;
(317) 495-6607 - HR: $89. $50,000 in prizes based on 500 paid
entries, else proportional, $40,000 (80% of each prize) minimum
guaranteed. A one-section tournament with Class prizes. Top US player
not otherwise qualified qualifies for 2017 US Championship. Choice
of three schedules: Traditional: 40/90, SD/30; inc. 30. One round
daily at 7 PM, except Rd. 9, 3 PM 8/7. 6-Day Option: 40/90, SD/30;
inc. 30. 7 PM 8/2, 12 NOON & 7 PM 8/3-8/5, 7 PM 8/6, 3 PM 8/7. 4Day Option: Rds. 1-6: G/60 d5; then 40/90, SD/30; inc. 30. 12 NOON,
3 PM, 7 PM, 10 PM 8/4; 12 NOON, 3 PM, 7 PM 8/5; 7 PM 8/6; 3 PM
8/7. All schedules merge after Round 6 & compete for same prizes.
Projected prizes: Top places $8000-4000-2000-1500-1000-800-600500, clear winner or playoff $200 bonus. If tie for first, top two on
tiebreak play Armageddon game (White 5 minutes, 2-sec delay, Black

3 minutes, 2-sec delay and gets draw odds) for bonus and title. Class
Prizes: Top Master (2200-2399) $2500-1200-800-500, Expert (20002199) $2500-1200-800-500, Class A (1800-1999) $2500-1200-800-500,
Class B (1600-1799) $2500-1200-800-500, Class C (1400-1599) $20001000-600-400, Class D (1200-1399) $1500-700-500-300, Class E or
below (under 1200) $1500-700-500-300, Unrated $800-400-200. HalfPoint Byes: must commit before Round 4; up to 3 byes allowed for
2000/up, 2 byes for 1400-1999, one bye for Under 1400/Unr. Limit 1
bye in last two rounds. Zero-point byes are always available in any
round if requested at least two hours before the round(s) in question.
Entry Fee: Online, $145 by 6/20, $165 by 7/18, $185 after 7/18. By
mail, $147 postmarked by 6/20, $167 postmarked by 7/18, $187 after
7/18; do not mail after 7/25! By phone, $150 by 6/20, $170 by 7/18,
$185 after. No phone entries after 7/29 (by the close of business at
the Office)! At site, all $190; Free entry for GMs and WGMs for main
event. All entries must be made at least two (2) hours prior to the
players first game. Current US Chess membership required. July
Rating Supplement used; unofficial ratings (at least four games) used
if otherwise unrated. CCA ratings used if above US Chess. Foreign
player ratings: usually 100 points added to FIDE or FQE, 200+ added
to most foreign national ratings, no points added to CFC. Highest of
multiple ratings generally used. Entries: US Chess, ATTN: 2016 US
Open, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Online entry available soon.
Phone entry: 800.903.8723. Not FIDE rated, No cell phones. Bring a
clock none supplied. Sets/boards supplied for tournament but not
for skittles. Many meetings, workshops and seminars, including: US
Chess Committee Meetings 8/3-8/5, US Chess Awards Luncheon
8/6 NOON, US Chess Delegates Meeting 8/6-7. Many side events
and other championships, including: U.S. National Blitz Championship
7SS Double, G/5 d0, Rd. 1 at 12 NOON 8/6; U.S. Open Weekend
Swiss 5SS, G/60 d5, 12-3 Sat 7/30, 10-12:30-3 Sun 7/31; U.S. Open
Scholastic (see separate TLA for the Scholastic event); U.S. Open
Quads G/30 d5 except on Wed (G/60 d5) 12-1:30-3 Mon, Tue, Thu,
Fri; Wed 10-12:30-3. U.S. National G/15 Championship 12-1-2-3-4
Wed 8/3; U.S. Open Bughouse Sat. 10:30 AM 7/30. 18th Annual
Golf Tournament for the US Open Chess Players, (see tournament
website for details). US Open Tennis Tournament (see tournament
website for details). In addition, three other championships will also
take place: the 2016 Denker Tournament of HS Champions (see
website for participants list), the 2016 Barber Tournament of K-8
Champions (see website for participants list) and the 2016 National
Girls Tournament of Champions (see website for participants list).
Please check the U.S. Open website often for updates, new information and corrections and other useful documents! http://
www.uschess.org/tournaments/2016/usopen/
AUG. 3, INDIANA
U.S. OPEN G/15 CHAMPIONSHIP (QC)
5-SS, G/15 d5. Quick rated, higher of regular or quick rating used. Entry
fee $40. Registration 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Rounds at noon, 1:00, 2:00,
3:00, 4:00. 80% of entries as returned as cash prizes. 1st 30%, 2nd
15%, U2100 12%, U1800 10%, U1500/Unrated 8%, U1200 5%. See 117th
Annual U.S. Open TLA for venue details.
AUG. 6, INDIANA
U.S. OPEN BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ)
7 Double Round (14 games) Swiss, 1 section, G/5 d0. Blitz rated, higher
of regular or Blitz rating used. Entry fee $40, free to Unrated players if
paying US Chess dues. Registration 9-11:30 a.m, round 1 begins at
noon. $2000 Guaranteed Prizes! $$400-200-150, U2200 $200-100,
U2000 $200-100, U1800 $180-90, U1600/Unrated $140-70, U1400 $100,
U1200 $70. See 117th Annual U.S. Open TLA for venue details.
A Heritage Event!
OCT. 8-10, MARYLAND
2016 (57TH ANNUAL) U.S. ARMED FORCES OPEN CHESS
CHAMPIONSHIP
5-SS, 40/2, SD/30 d5. U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402 (building
and venue info on USAFO website). Open to all U.S. Active Duty, Reservists,
Military Retirees, Cadets, Midshipmen, and ROTC who have a USCF membership. Billeting/Hotels: See the website for details. EF: FREE! Prizes:
Trophies/Plaques to Top 3 overall players, Top player of each DoD
service on Active Duty, Top Reservist, Top Retiree, Top three Cadets/Midshipmen/ROTC, Top two each class A-D and below, Highest Upset, and
USNA Champion (top USNA player), and various special prizes. Reg.:
On-line at http://hrchessclub.org/AFO/home.html. Please register online before Oct. 7 so we can get a better picture of our expected turnout
and receive all required information. On-site reg: 0800-0845 Check in:
All participants must have a Military ID Card as it is required at check in
for the tournament. You must check in at the site to be paired for your
first round. Rds.: Sat. 0930-1500; Sun. 0900-1500; Mon. 0900. Byes:
One 1/2-point bye available, must declare 30 min before Round 2.
Awards Ceremony: To be held immediately after Rd 5. Meetings: The
annual Armed Forces Chess committee meeting will be held on Sat, 10/8
at 2000. Special Events: The 13th Armed Forces Cadet/Midshipmen
Championship will be conducted in conjunction with the Armed Forces
Open. 7th U.S. Armed Forces Bughouse Championship - Saturday
10/8 at 2000. The Armed Forces Open Blitz Championship G/5 d0
Sunday 10/9 at 2000 (USCF Rules). Entries & Info: Online at
http://hrchessclub.org/AFO/home.html. For all non-entry questions contact CAPT Tom Belke, USNR (ret.) at captain crunchusnr@hotmail.com.
We ask Armed Forces participants to bring their uniform and wear it for
GOLD & SILVER AFFILIATES

GOLD
Any affiliate that has submitted at least 50 US Chess memberships during

the current or previous calendar year, or is the recognized State Affiliate, is eligible to
become a Gold Affiliate. Gold Affiliates are honored in a special list in larger type in Tournament Life each month, giving the affiliate name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and website. Gold Affiliation costs $350 per year, and existing affiliates may subtract
$3 for each month remaining on their regular affiliation, or $20 for each month remaining
on their Silver Affiliation. As of August 6, 2007, by paying an annual payment of $500
(instead of $350), Gold Affiliate status may be obtained with no minimum requirement
for memberships submitted.
SILVER
Any affiliate that has submitted at least 25 US

Chess memberships during the current or previous calendar
year, or is the recognized State Affiliate, is eligible to become
a Silver Affiliate. These affiliates will be recognized in a special list in Tournament Life each month, giving the affiliate
name, state, and choice of either phone number, e-mail address, or website. Silver Affiliation costs $150 per year, and
existing affiliates may subtract $3 for each month remaining
on their regular affiliation. Alternatively, for an annual payment of $250.00 (instead of $150), the requirement for a
minimum number of US Chess members will be waived.
Dallas Chess Club (TX)

www.dallaschess.com
Little House of Chess, Inc. (NY)
www.littlehouseofchess.org
Long Island Chess Club (NY)
www.lichessclub.com
Michigan Chess Association (MI)
www.michess.org
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Oklahoma Chess
Foundation (OK)
www.OCFchess.org
Sparta Chess Club (NJ)
www.spartachessclub.org
Success Chess School (CA)
www.successchess.com
Bay Area Chess

1639A South Main Street
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-409-6598
ask@bayareachess.com
www.bayareachess.com
Cajun Chess
12405 Hillary Step Drive
Olive Branch, MS 38654
504-208-9596
cajunchess@yahoo.com
www.cajunchess.com
Chess Club and Scholastic
Center of Saint Louis
4657 Maryland Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-361-CHESS
info@stlouischessclub.org
www.stlouischessclub.org
ChessIQ
4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113
Skokie, IL 60077
847-423-8626
sevan@chessiq.com
www.chessiq.com
Chesskidz Tournaments
P.O. Box 34722
Reno, NV 89533
775-223-9644
vernonryoung@gmail.com
www.chesskidz.org
ChessNYC.com
c/o Russell Makofsky
& Michael Propper
P.O. Box 189, 1710 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10012
212-475-8130
info@chessnyc.com
www.chessnyc.com
Continental Chess
Association
P.O. Box 8482
Pelham, NY 10803
201-347-2269
director@chess.us
www.chesstour.com
Eagle Chess Academy
PO Box 6141
Largo, MD 20774
301-467-5024
tedfagan@eaglechessacademy.com
www.eaglechessacademy.com
Jersey Shore HS Chess

League
P.O. Box 773
Lincroft, NJ 07738
shorehschessleague@yahoo.com
Marshall Chess Club
23 West 10th Street
New York, NY 10011
212-477-3716
admin@marshallchessclub.org
www.marshallchessclub.org
PaperClip Pairings
c/o J. Houghtaling Jr & Remy Ferrari
6005 Forest Boulevard
Brownsville, TX 78526
956-459-2421
jejrhoughtaling@bisd.us
San Diego Chess Club
2225 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-7166
chucnglo@aol.com
www.sandiegochessclub.org
Shining Knights, Ltd.
P.O. Box 545
Glenmoore, PA 19343
484-228-8457
cindy@shiningknights.com
www.shiningknights.com
Silver Knights Chess
8500 Executive Park Avenue #404
Fairfax, VA 22031
703-574-2070
chess@silverknightschess.com
www.silverknightschess.com

Round 5 and the Awards Ceremony, proper Business attire if retired.
Sets & boards provided, please bring clocks! FIDE. W.
Grand Prix
JUNE 10-12, NEW YORK
CAN-AM INTERNATIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT
5SS; G/115 d5. Wick Student Center, 4380 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14226.
$10,500 guaranteed prize fund in 4 sections; Open [FIDE rated]:
$1500, 1000, 700, 500, 300; U2000: $1100, 800, 550, 350, 200; U1700:
$1000, 700, 500, 250, 150; U1400: $350, 250, 150, 100, 50. Unrated
limited to 3rd place prize in their section. EF [by June 3]: Open - $75,
U2000 - $65, U1700 - $60, U1400 - $50. After June 3, add $10 each
section. Cash only on site. Early Canadian entries at par. GMs free
entry. On-site registration Sat. 8:30 - 9:30 am. Registrants after 9:30
Sat. must take a 1/2 point bye 1st round. Rounds at: Saturday
10:00; 2:30; 7:00 Sunday: 10:00; 2:30; 1/2 point byes available for
rounds 1, 2, 3, and, 4, if requested prior to round 2 (limit of 2 byes). US
Chess membership required. FIDE rules apply to Open section, all other
sections, US Chess Official Rules, 6th ed. in effect. Must use highest
of US Chess, FIDE or CFC rating & US Chess back rating if
renewing. Friday 6:00 pm blindfold-simul event with Grandmaster
Robert Hungaski 6 boards, spectators welcome. Accommodation,
direction and registration information at www.LivngWoodChess.com.
Bring sets and clocks; none provided.

JUNE 11-12, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN
2016 TAL MEMORIAL G/61
(A sponsored event.) 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA
90025, 2nd fl. 1 Open section. EF: $75; $55 LACC members; No prizes
1/2, spouses/siblings 1/2, new members 1/2, Free new LACC Life
members. GMs free! Reg:. Sat 10-11:45 am. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each
day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point byes available. Last Rd bye before 4
pm. 1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option
II: Play 1 day & get three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: $$1,500 (b/45)
$750 Gtd. 1st-3rd $400-200-100 U2000: $100. U1800: $200-100-$50;
U1600: $100-50; U1400: $100-50; U1200: Book prize. Best attack: $25;
Biggest upset: $25. Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710;
Mick@LAChessClub.com or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free on
streets, BoA, or basement.
2016 U.S. SENIOR OPEN
See Nationals.
JUNE 17, NEW YORK

MARSHALL $500 FIDE BLITZ (BLZ)
9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. $500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200,
U2000, U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF:
$30, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:108:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th
St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.
2016 NOT-A-SENIOR-NOT-A-JUNIOR OPEN
5SS, G/90 i30 (Game in 90 minutes with 30-second increment.) Open
Sect. is FIDE rated using FIDE Rules. Open to all players ages 21 to 49
by start date of tournament (6/17/2016). SIDE EVENT: Blitz Tournament: Sat., 6/18, at 7pm (details below). Hilton New Orleans Airport
Hotel, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062, Ph: 504-469-5000 (hotel is
directly across from the New Orleans Intl. Airport with free hotel/airport
shuttle service). HR: $117 for single, double, triple or quad mention
Cajun Chess Tournament and reserve by May 23 to assure group rate.
Free parking and free basic internet in each room. June 2016 USCF
Supplement Ratings used. SECTS & PRIZES: $3,000 b/70 full-paid ent.
OPEN: $500-350-250 (U2200): $200. U2000: $400-300-200 (U1800):
$100. U1600/Unr.: $300-200-100 (U1400): $100. EF: $60 by 6/1/16;
$70 by 6/8/16; $80 thereafter and at site; On-site Reg: Fri. 6/17 from
2-3pm. Rds: Fri. 4pm; Sat. 9am & 2pm; Sun. 10am & 3pm. BYES: 1/2point bye may be taken for any Round; limit of 2 half-pt. byes allowed
but must commit to any byes prior to the start of Round 3. BLITZ SIDE
(June 2016 Supplement Blitz Ratings used). One Section Only. PRIZES:
70% of EFs returned as Cash Prizes. Blitz EF: $15 by 6/8; $20 thereafter
and at site. ENTRIES: On-line registration, printable entry form, and
more detailed info at www.cajunchess.com, or mail entry form to
Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654. Info or
Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or 504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted
(no checks at site). Please bring your own chess boards, sets and clocks;
chess vendor will be on site. FIDE.

JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, VIRGINIA
5TH ANNUAL CONTINENTAL CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Hyatt Dulles,
2300 Dulles Corner Blvd., Herndon, VA 20171. Free parking, free airport
shuttle. $20,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 7 sections: Master
(2200/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100,
top U2400 $800-400. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700-400-200.
Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class B (16001799/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200-600400-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class E (Under
1200/Unr): $500-250-150-100, plaques to first 3, top Under 1000, Under
800, Under 600, Unrated. Rated players may play up one section.
Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $150 in E, $300 D, $450 C,
$600 B, or $750 A. Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: best male/female
2-player team combined score among all sections: $800-400-200.
Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different
sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 6/18. Top 6 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 6/15, $110 phoned to
406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions) by 6/13, 3-day $108, 2-day
$107 mailed by 6/8, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before
round 1. GMs $100 from prize. Class E Section EF: all $50 less than
above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org
ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year US Chess
dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com,
Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at
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.
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
commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $95-95, 1-888-421-1442
(corrected), reserve by 6/3 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental
Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds.
Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. Advance
entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).
Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, OHIO
2016 COLUMBUS OPEN
5-SS, G/30/90, SD/60 d5 (2-day schedule, rds. 1 -2 G/90 d5), Over
$8000 IN PRIZES, UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED. All rounds will be
played at the Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210, on the
Ohio State University campus. Parking is $7/day at nearby campus
parking garages. 3 sections: Open, open to all. G $1500, 1000, 600,
500, 400; U2000, $600, 400; Premier, open to 1799/below: $600, 400;
U1600: $600, 400; Reserve, open to 1399/below: $600, 400. All EF:
$100 if recd by 6/13/2016. $110 at site. Free to Sr. Master/above who
complete their schedule. A discount of $3.00 for OCA membership. 3day schedule: Reg. Ends Fri. 6:00 p.m., Rds: Fri. 6:30 p.m.; Sat. 11
a.m., 5:00 p.m.; Sun. 9:00 a.m., 3 p.m. 2-day schedule: Reg. Ends Sat.
9:30 a.m. Rd. 1 at 10 a.m. and Rd. 2 at 1:30 p.m., then merges with 3day schedule. Re-entry: $20. Any player who loses Fri. night may re-enter
for $20 and loss will not count in tournament standings! One 1/2-pt.
Bye available in Rds. 1-4 (request required prior to Rd. 1). Unrated
players may play in any section. $25 upset prize each section. HOTELS:
We were unable to obtain a group rate, so inquire at the area hotels
for room rate, and check the internet for rates and proximity. Downtown
is about 3 miles from playing site. There is a big event at OSU Stadium
this weekend, so book your accommodations as early as possible.
9th annual Chicago Class

July 15-17 or 16-17, 2016 - Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel
$20,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND!

5 rounds, 40/100, SD/30, d10 (2-day
option, rounds 1-2 G/60, d10), Westin
Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North
Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling IL 60090.
Free parking.
In 7 sections; no unrateds in Master
or Expert. No residence requirements.
An Illinois Chess Tour event.
Master (2200/up): $2000-1000-500300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100
bonus, top U2400 $800-400. 120 Grand
Prix Points (enhanced). FIDE rated.
Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700-400200.
A (1800-1999): $1400-700-400-200.
B (1600-1799): $1400-700-400-200.
C (1400-1599): $1200-600-400-200.
D (1200-1399): $1000-500-300-200.
E (Under 1200): $500-250-150-100,
trophies to top 3, top Under 1000, Under
800, Under 600, Unrated.
Unrated prize limits: $100 E, $200

D, $300 C, $500 B, $700 A.
Rated players may play up one
section. Unrated may enter A or below.
Mixed doubles bonus prizes (see
Tournament Life): $800-400-200.
Top 6 sections entry fee: $105 at
chessaction.com by 7/13, $110 phoned to
406-896-2038 by 7/11, 3-day $108, 2-day
$107 mailed by 7/6, all $120 at site, or
online until 2 hours before round 1.
Class E Section entry fee: all $50
less than top 6 sections entry fee.
Re-entry (except Master): $50.
All: No checks at site, credit cards
OK. Online or mailed EF $5 less to ICA
members; join/renew at il-chess.org.
Special 1 year USCF dues with
magazine if paid with entry: see
Tournament Life or chesstour.com.
USCF membership required.
3-day schedule: Reg. to Fri 6 pm,

rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2day schedule: Reg. to Sat 10 am, rds.
Sat 11, 2 & 5; Sun. 10 & 3:15.
Half point byes OK all, limit 2,
Master must commit before rd 2, others
before rd 3.
All: No smoking. Bring clocks, sets,
boards if possible-none supplied. JGP.
Hotel rates: $107-107-107-107,
800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by
July 1 or rates may increase.
Unofficial uschess.org ratings
usually used if otherwise unrated.
Entry: chessaction.com or
Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham
NY 10803. Refunds, $15 service charge.
Questions: Director@Chess.US,
www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269.
Entries posted at chessaction.com
(online entries posted instantly).
www.uschess.org
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ENT:To register online at websites: www.centralchessclub.com. Or
www.buckeyechess.com. To register by mail, send to Lou Friscoe, 1623
Glenn Ave., Columbus, OH 43212. Inquires: (614) 486-6856 or (614)
228-8111. Entry forms available at www.centralchessclub.com.

JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, GEORGIA
CASTLE CHESS GRAND PRIX
5-SS, G/120 d10 (2 day schedule, rd. 1 G/90 d10). Cox Hall Ballroom,
Emory University, 569 Asbury Cir., Atlanta, GA 30322. $13,500 G! Seven
Sections: Master: $2,100-1250-750-450; U2400: $1050-650; Expert:
$900-650-400; Class A: $800-500-300; Class B: $600-400-250; Class
C: $500-300-200; Class D: $400-250-150; U1200: $350-200-100. Official
June rating usually used. Unofficial ratings usually used if otherwise
unrated. Players rated within 100 points of next higher section may up
play one section. EF: $79 if received by 6/15. $100 later or at site. Free
to GM, IM, or USCF 2400. Unrated players: $50. Re-entry: $50. Cash or
check only at site. Unrated may enter any section except Master.
Prize limit of $150 in U1200, $200 in Class D, $250 in Class C, $300 in
Class B, $350 in Class A, and $400 in Expert to all unrated players and
to rated players with fewer than 10 lifetime rated games who are not
playing up. Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. 3
day schedule: Reg: 6-6:30pm on 6/17. Rds: 7; 1:30-6:30; 9:30-2:30. 2
day schedule: Reg: 8:30-9am on 6/18. Rd. 1 at 9:30, then merges with
3 day schedule. One 1/2 pt. bye any round. Must commit before playing
first game. No changes. Ent: Castle Chess Inc., 5025 Antebellum Dr.,
Stone Mtn., GA 30087. Make check payable to: Castle Chess Inc. Info:
tournament@castlechess.org; Before June 17: Scott Parker (770-9395030). June 17-19 only: Fun Fong (770-316-8483). HR: see www.castle
chess.org Note: Bring sets, boards, clocks. None supplied. All parking
at Emory is in either Fishburne or Peavine parking decks. No parking
next to Cox Hall. Please allow time to walk from the deck to Cox Hall
(the building with the clock tower.) W.

JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH CAROLINA OPEN 2016
5SS, G/120, d5 (2-day schedule R1 G/90, d5). Hilton Garden Inn, 108
Carolina Point Pkwy, Greenville, SC 29606; 864-284-0111;
www.greenville.hgi.com. HR $109, before May27. Prize Fund: $2,600
based on 50 entrants. EF: $60 by June15, $70 after; re-entry $30. 3
Sections: Open/Unrated Section: $600-300-100. These top prizes
are guaranteed. Class prizes in Open/Unrated Section: u2200: $100,
u2000: $100. Under 1800 Section: $300-200-100; class prize U1600:
$100. Under 1400: $300-200-100; class prize u1200: $100. USCF
membership required. SCCA membership required ($10/year, available
on site; other states accepted). Requested Byes (irrevocable), any
round, must commit before 2nd round. Limit one requested bye to
win prize money. 3-Day Schedule: Reg ends at 7 pm on Friday, June
17. Rd. 1 Friday 7:30 pm, Rd. 2 Saturday 2:30 pm, Rd. 3 Saturday 7:30
pm, Rd. 4 Sunday 10:00 am, Rd. 5 Sunday 3:00 am. 2-Day Schedule:
Registration ends at 9:30 am on Saturday, June 18. Rd. 1 Saturday at
10:00 am, then merges with 3-day. Info/Reg: Greenville CC, c/o Gene
Nix, 119 Northcliff Way, Greenville, SC 29617, 864-905-2406.
http://scchess.org/index.php
JUNE 21, NEW YORK
MARSHALL MASTERS
4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ players. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 GTD:
250-150-100. Top U2400 125, Top U2300 100, Biggest upset $25. EF:
$40, MCC Mbrs $30. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:3010:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W.
10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.
JUNE 22-23, NEVADA
2016 U.S. WOMENS OPEN
See Nationals.
JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, NEVADA

2016 NATIONAL OPEN
See Nationals.

JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN
BAY AREA CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. 5SS, G/90+30 2-day rds. 1-2
G/60 d5. Park free. Prize: 5,000 b/90 (60% guar). 3 sects: 2000+
(FIDE) $1,000-500-200, u2300: 250-125-100. 1600-1999: $700-300100, u1800: 200-100, u1600: $700-300-100 u1400: 125-100, u1200:
100. Unr max $100 exc Open. Jun 16 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: F 6:306:45p & Sa 9:30-9:45a. Rds.: F 7p, Sa 10a, 3p Su 10a 2:30p. (2-day Sa
10a 12:30 & merge). EF: 99, Econ EF: 79 w 60% prz, after 6/18 +20.
Playup +35. Rated 2250+ $0 by 6/3 (prize - EF). Info: http://BayArea
Chess.com/champs.
(U.S., CANADA, MEXICO)
Type
Adult P
Adult R
Senior (65+)
Young Adult P (U25)*
Young Adult R (U25)*
Youth P (U16)*
Youth R (U16)*
Scholastic P (U13)*
Scholastic R (U13)*
1 yr
$49
$40
$40
$35
$26
$30
$22
$25
$17
2 yr
$95
$75
$75
$65
$48
$55
$40
$45
$30
Premium membership provides a printed copy of Chess Life

(monthly) or Chess Life for Kids (bimonthly) plus all other
benefits of regular membership. Regular membership provides
online-only access to Chess Life and Chess Life for Kids.
Youth provides bimonthy Chess Life, Scholastic bimonthly
Chess Life for Kids, others listed above monthly Chess Life.
See www.uschess.org for other membership categories. Dues
are not refundable and may be changed without notice.
*Ages at expiration
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JUNE 25, WISCONSIN

2ND WISCONSIN OPEN G/60 CHAMPIONSHIP
4SS, G/60 d5. Dual rated. Olympia Resort Hotel, 1350 Royale Mile Rd.,
Oconomowoc, WI . (1-800-558-9573). All Sections, TC: G/60 d5. Rds.:
10-1-3:30-6. EF: Open: $37 by 6-23, Reserve (U1600) & Novice (U1000)
$22 by 6-23. All EF after 6-23 is $3 more. Prizes: Open: 1st $325 - 2nd
$175 - A $120 - U1800 $120. Reserve (U1600) - 1st $100 - 2nd $75 U1300 $50. Novice (U1000) 1st $50 + trophy - 2nd $30 + trophy - Trophies to 1st U800 & U600. Trophies to top WI finisher in each section.
Reg.: June 25th 8:30 - 9:30. Mail entries (checks payable to Wisconsin
Chess Association or WCA) to Dennis J. Kosterman, 28 Singleton Ct.,
Madison, WI 53711. Info: dennisk@tds.net or 608-770-3133. A Wisconsin
Tour Event! wischess.org.
JUNE 23, NEVADA

WALTER BROWNE MEMORIAL NATIONAL OPEN BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ)
7 D-SS (14 games), G/3 +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino,
3000 Paradise Road, 89109. $5,000 Guaranteed Prize fund! Open:
$1000-500-300. U2400 300, U2300 275, U2200 250, U2100 225, U2000
200. Reserve (U1900): $500-300-150, U1700 250, U1600 200, U1500
175, U1400 150, U1200 125, U1000 100. Open section FIDE blitz rated.
Must be 3 players eligible for each prize awarded. Unrated eligible for
under prizes in open section only. EF: $40 by 6/3, $60 later. REG.: by
6:00 p.m. Rd. 1 at 7:30 p.m. www.VegasChessFestival.com.
US Chess Membership Rates:

Premium (P) and Regular (R)
A State Championship Event!
JUNE 25-26, NEW JERSEY

4TH ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY OPEN LEON SHULMAN LIBERTY
CUP
$7,500 guaranteed prizes! 5 rounds, G/90 d5. ICC 820 RT 73 S. Marlton,
NJ 08053 across from Outback on RT 73. Philadelphia Metro Area. In 5
sections: Open Section: $700-400-200, top Under 2300 $300-175.
Under 2100 Section: $600-300-200, top Under 1900 $300-175. Under
1800 Section: $600-300-200, top Under 1600 $300-175. Under 1500
Section: $600-300-200, top Under 1300 $300-175. Under 1200 Section:
$500-250-150, top Under 1000 - $100. Entry fee: Online $85 by 6/13
$95 by 6/27, $110 at site. GMs, IMs free; $95 deducted from prize.
Under 1200 Section entry fee: all $15 less than above. Schedule: Reg
ends Saturday 9:45 am, rds. Sat 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 6:00, Sun 10:00
am & 2:00 pm. All: Half point byes OK all, must commit before rd. 2.
Ratings: June official USCF rating list used. Contact: dgorman@darsemail.com (703) 989-6867. Registration: www.snjchess.com/shulman
cup.htm. Nearby hotels: Days Inn 856-767-7711, Hampton Inn 856751-1212, Wyndham 856-234-7000.
JUNE 27, NEVADA
2016 U.S. GAME/10 CHAMPIONSHIP (QC)
See Nationals.
An American Classic!
A Heritage Event!
JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, PENNSYLVANIA
44TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN
9SS at luxurious Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St.,
Philadelphia, PA 19107, directly across the street from the world famous
Reading Terminal Market with over 100 food vendors. In 9 sections
CAJUN CHESS UPCOMING EVENTS

Most Open top sections are USCF & FIDE rated.
Main Events often have 3-or 2-day schedules.
ENTER ONLINE@www.cajunchess.com/tourns
** A U.S. Chess National Title Event
2016
6/4-6/5
6-4
Memphis Open
Scholastic Team & Individual Tournament
Memphis, TN
6/16-6/19
2016 U.S.Senior Open **

Kenner, LA
2016 U.S.Junior Open **
Kenner, LA
Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open
Kenner, LA
6/17-6/19
6/17-6/19
7/22-7/24
7/23
Houston Chess Festival

Scholastic Team & Individual Tournament.
Houston, TX
9/3-9/5
Louisiana State Championship

Kenner, LA
12/27-30
2016 Pan-American Intercollegiate

Team Championships **
Kenner, LA
New Orleans Open
Kenner, LA
12/28-30
For full details, visit WWW.CAJUNCHESS.COM
504-208-9596

$225,000 guaranteed prizes. Unrated may enter only Open, U2200,
U2000, or Unrated Sections. Free analysis of your games by GM Sam
Palatnik 6/30-7/4, free GM lectures 9 am 7/2 & 7/3. Open Section,
June 30-July 4 only: 40/2, SD/30 d10. Under 2200 to Under 1200
Sections, June 30-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4: 40/2, SD/30 d10 (4-day
option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 3-day option, rds. 1-5 G/35 d10). Under 900
Section & Unrated Section, July 2-4 only: G/60 d10, play separate
schedule. Open: $20000-10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-700-600-500,
clear winner bonus $500, top FIDE 2300-2449 $5000-2500-1500, top
FIDE 2200-2299 $5000-2500-1500. Top FIDE U2200/Unr $5000-25001500. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 10 pm 7/4 for
title & bonus prize. GM & IM norms possible. FIDE rated. Under 2200/Unr:
$12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U2100 (no unr)
$2000-1000, unrated limit $2000. Under 2000/Unr: $12000-6000-30001500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1900 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated
limit $1000. Under 1800: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500400-400, top U1700 $2000-1000. Under 1600: $10000-5000-2500-1300900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1500 $2000-1000. Under 1400: $80004000-2000-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1300 $1600-800. Under
1200: $4000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400-400-300-300, top U1000 $1000500. Under 900: $600-400-300- 200-100, plaques to top 10. Unrated:
$600-400-300-200-100, plaques to top 10. Prize limits: 1) If any postevent rating posted 6/26/15-6/26/16 was more than 30 points over
section maximum, prize limit $2000. 2) Players with under 26 lifetime
games rated as of 7/16 official list cannot win over $1000 in U1200,
$2000 U1400, $3000 U1600 through U2000. Games rated too late for
7/16 official list not counted toward 26 game total. 3) Balance of any
limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes:
best male/female combined 2-player team score: $3000-1500-700500-300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in
different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players
begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible; prize limits do
not apply to mixed doubles. Entry fee for U2200 through U1400 sections,
and Open Section if USCF or FIDE 2200/over: Online at chessaction.com:
$308 by 4/15, $318 by 5/15, $328 by 6/27, $350 until 2 hours before
first game. Phoned to 406-896-2038: $315 by 4/15, $325 by 5/15,
$335 by 6/25. Mailed by 4/15: 5-day $315, 4-day $314, 3-day $313.
Mailed by 5/15: 5-day $325, 4-day $324, 3-day $323. Mailed by 6/15:
5-day $335, 4-day $334, 3-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: free; $200 deducted from prize. IMs & WGMs
in Open: EF $100 less. Open Section EF $100 more if not rated 2200
or over by USCF or FIDE. Under 1200 Section EF: all $100 less than
above. Seniors 65/up: all EF $100 less in U1400 or above sections.
U900 Section or Unrated Section EF: $68 online at chessaction.com
by 6/27, $73 mailed by 6/15 or phoned by 6/25, $80 at site until 1 hour
before game or online until 2 hours before game. No checks at site;
credit cards OK. Re-entry: $160, no re-entry from Open to Open. $20
fee for switching section after 6/29. Special 1 year USCF dues with
magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young
Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40,
Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 5-day schedule: Thu 7 pm, Fri 11 am
& 6 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 11 am & 6 pm, Mon 10 am & 4:30 pm. 4day schedule: Fri 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30.
3-day schedule: Sat 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6 & 8:30, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 &
4:30. U900 Section, Unrated Section schedule: Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun
11, 2:30 & 6, Mon 10, 1:30 & 4:30. All schedules merge & compete for
same prizes. Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open
must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 5. Entries, re-entries close
1 1/2 hours before your first game. HR: $115-115-135, 215-625-2900,
reserve early as chess block may sell out by early June. Parking: Marriott
valet parking, about $20/day (60% off regular rate) for first 100 valet
parking spaces sold. 925 Walnut (2/5 mile from Marriott), about $10/day
Sat & Sun, $15/day other days. Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St. (3/5
mile from Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton Hotel), about $5/day Sat &
Sun (free shuttle to/from Mariott may be available, see chesstour.com),
$20/day other days. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD
#D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player
ratings: See www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. US player ratings:
Official July ratings used; June FIDE ratings used for Open Section.
Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special
rules: Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested
by Director. See also chesstour.com/devices.htm. Ent: Continental Chess,
Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info,
DirectorAtChess.US. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries
posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Awards:
Open through U1800 prizes & all plaques awarded 7/4, others mailed
by 7/18. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.

JULY 1-3, TEXAS
3RD AUSTIN CHESS CLUB SUMMER OPEN
100% GUARANTEED Prize Fund! Bridge Center of Austin, 6700 Middle
Fiskville Rd., Austin, TX 78752. Entries are limited to the first 150 participants rated U2200. No limit on players rated 2200+. In 3 Sections,
Championship: 5SS, G/90;+60, Open to players 1800 and above. EF:
$55 received or online by 06/01, $65 thereafter/site. $$GTD: $600400-200. U2200 - $275 $125, U2000 - $250 $100. Reserve: 5SS,
G/90;+60, open to Ratings 1400-1799. EF: $50 received or online by
06/01, $60 thereafter/site. $$: $400-200. U1600 - $200 $100. Novice:
5SS, G/90;+60, Open to Ratings under 1400. EF: $45 received or online
by 06/01, $55 thereafter/site. $$: $250-100. U1200 - $100 $50, U1000
- $50. ALL: Online Registration preferred. Unrateds may only win place
prizes. No playing up. Unrateds placed at TDs discretion. One 1/2
pt. bye if requested before end of Rd. 2. ENT: AustinChess
Tournaments.com, P.O. Box 1386, Round Rock, TX 78680, 512- 4179008, www.AustinChessTournaments.com. INFO: Lori Balkum Lori.
Balkum@AustinChessTournaments.com. DIR: 6700 Middle Fiskville
Road (in the Bridge Center of Austin), Austin, TX, next to Taj Palace
Restaurant. www.AustinChessClub.com. June Supplement. Bring your

own board and clock. Entries are limited to the first 150 participants
(exceptions granted for ratings 2200+). W.

JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, NEW YORK
QUEENS JULY OPEN
5-SS, G/90 (G/85 d5). All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Ave.,
Jamaica, NY 11432. EF: $40, $35 QCC. $200-$100 gtd to top 2, more
per Entries. Up to two 1/2 pt byes ok (declare before Rd. 3). REG.: 77:45 pm, Rds.: 8:00 each Fri. ENT: (mail by 6/25/16) Ed Frumkin, 445
E. 14th St., #10D, New York, NY 10009.

JULY 2-4, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN
PACIFIC SOUTHWEST OPEN
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% of
all prizes are guaranteed. 6 Sections. Prizes: Open Sec 1st $1,800-1,200800-400-200, plus BU2300 $400-200; U2200, U2000, U1800 and U1600
Sections ALL: $800-400-200-100; U1400: $400-200-100, plus BU1200
$200-100, Book prize for Best unrated in each section, if any. Open Section
will be FIDE rated. Reg.: 9 to 9:45 AM, June official rating list used. No
two day or fast schedule & no re-entries, but two 1/2 point byes are
available, must commit by rd. 4. Rds.: 10 AM & 3 PM Sat, Sun and Mon.
EF: $90 Early Bird Special if received by 5/31, $100 from 6/1 to 7/01,
$120 after 7/01. No credit cards at door, checks or cash only. Special
rate of only $60 if U1400 or unrated. GMs, IMs, WGMs and WIMs all
have free entry, but $100 deducted from any prize winnings. Players who
forfeit any round are subject to a $25 fine! SCCF membership reqd ($18
Adult; $13 Jr or $3 Jr w/o mag,) for all So Cal residents. Rated Blitz on
7/03 at 8 PM; 3 sections: Open, U2000 and U1600, 8 rounds, G/5 d2; $20
EF, all entry fees returned in prize fund minus rating fee. Entries: SDCC,
PO Box 120162, San Diego, CA 92112 or enter online at www.scchess.com.
For more info call Chuck Ensey at 858-432-8006 or email me at
chucnglo@aol.com. Hotel Rates: $125, 800-445-8667, if booked by
6/15/16, This event is a State Championship Qualifier.

JULY 2-4, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN
2016 SACRAMENTO CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
ROUNDS: 6. FORMAT: Swiss. RATING: Full-K. SITE: Holiday Inn Express
& Suites, 2224 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, CA. ON-SITE REGISTRATION:
7/2 8:30 am - 9:45 am; 7/3 8:00 am - 8:45 am. ROUNDS: 3-day:
7/2 10 & 3:30, 7/3 10:30 & 4, 7/4 10 & 3:30. 2-day : 7/3 9,
11:15, 1:30, & 4, 7/4 10 & 3:30. TIME CONTROLS: 40/100 G/30 +30
inc, 2-day: Rounds 1-3, G/50 +10 inc, Rounds 4-6, 40/100 G/30 +30
inc. SECTIONS: Master/Expert (above 1999) - FIDE Rated, Reserve
46th annual CONTINENTAL OPEN

Aug 11-14, 12-14 or 13-14, 2016 - $30,000 guaranteed prizes!
6 rounds, Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, Sturbridge MA - great summer vacation spot
6 rounds, Host Hotel at Cedar Lake,
366 Main St (Rt 20 west), Sturbridge MA
01566, neat the Connecticut border (I-84
Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking.
Experience 1790-1840 America at Old
Sturbridge Village (www.osv.org), swim in
Cedar Lake, visit shops & galleries.
3-day & 4-day schedules 40/100,
SD/30, d10, both merge after round 1.
2-day schedule rds 1-3 G/40, d10, then
merges with others. No 2-day Open Section.
Open: $3000-1500-700-500-300, clear
or tiebreak win $200 bonus, top U2300/Unr
$1400-700. FIDE, 150 GPP (enhanced).
Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300-200.
Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300-200.
Under 1700: $2000-1000-500-300-200.
Under 1500: $1400-700-400-300-200.
Under 1300: $1400-700-400-300-200
Under 1000: $800-400-300-200, trophies to top 3, first U800, U600, Unrated.
Unr limits: U1000 $150, U1300 $300,

U1500 $450, U1700 $600, U1900 $750.
Mixed doubles: best male/female 2player team (average under 2200)
combined score among all sections: $1000600-400. See TLA or chesstour.com.
Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually
used if otherwise unrated.
4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6 pm, rds

Thu 7 pm, Fri 6, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15.
3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds
Fri 12 & 6, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15.
2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 9 am, rds
Sat 10, 12:15, 2:30 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15.
Half-pt byes OK all rds (limit 2); Open
must commit before rd 2, others before rd 4.
Top 4 sections entry fee: $155 online

at chessaction.com by 8/10, 4-day $164, 3day $163, 2-day $162 mailed by 8/2, $180
(no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or
online until 2 hrs before round 1.
Under 1500, Under 1300 Section entry
fee: all $40 less than top 4 sections.
Under 1000 Section entry fee: all $80
less than top 4 sections.
USCF membership required. See TLA
or chesstour.com for special dues rates.
Advance entry fee $5 less to MACA
members; may join/renew at masschess.org.
All: No smoking. Bring sets, boards,

clocks if possible-none supplied. Re-entry
(no Open to Open) $80.
Hotel rates: $96-96, 800-582-3232,
508-347-7393, reserve by 7/29.
Entry: chessaction.com or Continental
Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. $15
service charge for refunds. Questions:
chesstour.com, director@chess.us, 347-2012269. Entries posted at chessaction.com
Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by
9:15 pm.
www.uschess.org
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(1600-1999), Amateur (U1600). ENTRY FEES: $85 postmarked by 6/27.
$95 after 6/27. IMs/GMs free. Entrants may play up one section for
$10. $5 discount to CalChess members (excluding reentries). Reentry
after round 2 of the 3-day schedule: $45. PRIZES: Master/Expert 1st
Place $625 & trophy, 2nd Place $400, 3rd Place $350. 1st Place Reserve
& Amateur $550 & trophy. Prize fund of $5,100 based on 90 full paid
entries (with 75 full paid entries, the prize fund will be $4,100). HOTEL:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, $95 per night, available until 6/17, (916)
923-1100 or 1-888-465-4329, online at www.hiexpress.com/sacramentone, group code SCC. Reserve early, last year the hotel sold out over
the tournament weekend. ADVANCE ENTRIES & INFO: John McCumiskey
(TD), e-mail: sactochess@sbcglobal.net; phone: (916) 524-9479. Checks
payable to Sacramento Chess Club and mailed to 6700 50th St., Sacramento, CA 95823-1306. Full flyer and advance entries: http://sacramento
chessclub.org under Weekend Events. OTHER INFO: Wheelchair Access.
07/16 rating list, CCA minimums, and/or TD Discretion. The Master/Expert
section FIDE rated and will use FIDE rules, with modifications (information
on-site). Please bring clocks. 1/2 point byes available in any round and
must be requested before the completion of the previous round. Maximum
two 1/2 point byes per entry. 1/2 point byes for rounds 5 & 6 must be
requested prior to round 1 and may not be changed.
JULY 3, PENNSYLVANIA
WORLD OPEN G/10 CHAMPIONSHIP (QC)
5SS, G/10 d2. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). $1700
guaranteed prizes. $1700 guaranteed. In 2 sections. Open Section:
$300-200-100, top U2300 $220, U2100/Unr $200. Under 1900 Section:
$200-100-50, top U1700 $130, U1500 $110, U1300 $90. EF: $40, at site
only, no checks. GMs free; $40 deducted from prize. Reg.: 6-9 pm,
rounds 9:30, 10:10, 10:50, 11:30, 12:10. 1 half point bye available, must
commit before rd. 2. Quick-rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher
of regular or quick used for pairings & prizes.
JULY 4, PENNSYLVANIA
WORLD OPEN BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ)
5SS, G/5 d0 (double round, 10 games). Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
(see World Open). $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections: Open Section:
$500-300-200, top U2400 $220-110, U2200/Unr $200-100. Under 2000
Section: $400-200-100, top U1800/Unr $220-110, U1600 $160-80, U1400
$100, unrated limit $200. EF (at site only, no checks): $40 by 7 pm 7/4,
$50 after 7 pm 7/4. GMs free; $40 deducted from prize. Reg.: ends
9:15 pm, rounds 9:45 pm, 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12. 1 half point bye available
(1 point out of 2); must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect
regular ratings); higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes.

JULY 5-7, PENNSYLVANIA
5TH ANNUAL WORLD OPEN WOMENS CHAMPIONSHIP
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World

Open for location, rates). Open to all females. $2500 guaranteed
prizes: $1000-500-300, top U1800/Unr $260, U1500 $240, U1200 $200,
plaques to top 3, 1st U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000. EF: $85
online at chessaction.com by 6/28, $90 mailed by 6/15, $100 at site, or
online until 8 am 7/5. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $80 from prize Reg.
ends Tue 5pm, rds. Tue 6, Wed 11 & 6, Thu 9 & 2. Bye: OK any round,
limit 1 bye, must commit before rd. 2. Special USCF dues: see World
Open. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham,
NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at
chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).

JULY 5-10, PENNSYLVANIA
10TH ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL
9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10, open to all. GM & IM norms possible, satisfies
FIDE requirement that one GM norm be in an event with only one round
per day for a minimum of 3 days. FIDE rated. Philadelphia Marriott
Downtown, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107 (see World Open
for rates & parking info). $$G 10,000: $3000-1500-1000-700-600-500400-300-200, top FIDE under 2300 or unrated $1200-600. Minimum
prize guarantees: $700 to foreign GMs with FIDE ratings 2500/over,
$500 to foreign GMs with with FIDE ratings under 2500, $300 to foreign
IMs/WGMs (all must complete all 9 games with no byes; limited to first
5 foreign GMs & first 5 foreign IMs/WGMs to enter by 6/24 at chessaction.com). Minimum prize $300 to other GMs (including US) who
complete all 9 games with no byes. Players who have forfeited without
notice in past CCA Internationals are not eligible for minimum prizes.
EF: GMs, IMs, WGMs $50 online at chessaction.com by 6/1, $75 online
at chessaction.com by 6/28, $100 at site; $100 deducted from prize (no
deduction from minimum prize). Foreign FIDE rated players: $100
online at chessaction.com by 6/1, $125 online by 6/28, $150 at site.
USA players FIDE rated 2200/up: $200 online by 6/1, $225 online by
6/28, $250 at site. Others: $300 online by 6/1, $325 online by 6/28,
$350 at site. All: Phoned entry (406-896-2038) all $10 more; no phoned
entry after 6/28. Mailed entry (Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803) all $10
more; do not mail entry after 6/15. No checks at site, credit cards OK.
Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine: see World Open. Schedule:
Late reg. ends Tue 5 pm, rds. Tue 6 pm, Wed 11 & 6, Thu 6, Fri 11 & 6,
Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 am. Two half point byes available (must commit
before rd. 2); norm not possible if taking bye. HR: see World Open.
Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. Ent:
chessaction.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Online entries posted
instantly at chessaction.com. Invitations: GoAtChess.us. Use @ symbol
instead of At in email addresses.
JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, PENNSYLVANIA
WORLD OPEN SENIOR
6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market

St., Philadelphia 19107 (see World Open for rates & parking info).
Open to all born before 7/10/66; option of 5-day or 3-day schedule.
$7000 guaranteed prizes: $1500-800-500-300, clear or tiebreak
winner $100, top Under 2250/Unr $700-400, 1850-2049/Unr $600300, Under 1850 (no unr) $600-300, Under 1650 (no unr) $400-200,
Under 1450 (no unr) $300. EF: $98 online at chessaction.com by 6/27,
$105 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 6/25, $120 at site, or online until 2
hours before round 1. 5-day $105, 3-day $103 if mailed by 6/15; do
not mail entry after 6/15. GMs free; $80 deducted from prize. 5-day
reg. ends 5 pm 7/6, rds. Wed-Sat 6 pm each day, Sun 11 & 4:15. 3day reg. ends 10 am 7/8, rds. Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 4:15.
Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye if under 1850),
must commit before rd. 2. Special USCF dues: see World Open. Ent:
chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY
10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at
chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).

JULY 9-10, LOUISIANA
2016 PAUL MORPHY OPEN
5-SS, (Open: G/90 i30; Res.: G/120 d5). Site: Hilton New Orleans Airport,
901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062. EF: $50 if mailed by 7/2, $60 at site;
out-of-state masters free, EF deducted from prize. LCA Memb. reqd for
all La. residents ($15 adult, $5 Sch.), OSA. Prizes: $3000 b/80, $1500
(50%) Gtd.! Two Sections: Open: $600-300-200; U2000 $250-125, U1800
$225-100. Reserve (U1600): $300-200; U1400 $250-125; U1200/UNR
$225-100. Reg: 7/9, 8-9am. Rds: Sat: 9:15-1-5:30, Sun: 9:30-2. HR:
$109, for this rate, call (504) 465-1158 during business hours, reserve
early. Ent/Info: Adam Caveney, 1301 Gen. Taylor St., New Orleans, LA
70115, cb20234@yahoo.com, (504) 895-4133 (evenings), (504) 6156730 (on day of tourney). NOTE: Parking at the hotel is no longer free.
Our parking, however, will be comped, so do not worry about taking a
ticket to park.

JULY 9-10, MAINE
SACO OPEN
A Maine Chess Player of the Year Event! Hampton Inn Saco/Biddeford,
48 Industrial Park Rd., Saco, ME 04072. Both sections will use FIDE
pairing rules. In 2 Sections. Open: 4SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30 Sec. Increment. FIDE rated. $$GTD: $500-250. U2250 $150, U2000 $150. No
analog clocks allowed in this section. U1750: 4SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30
Sec. Increment, Analog clocks play 40/90, SD/60, Open to 1749 & under.
$$GTD: $400-200. U1500 $100, U1250 $100, Unrated $75. ALL: EF:
$50 in advance, $55 at site. Reg.: Registration 9:00-9:45. Advance
entries must be postmarked by 2 July 2016. Rds.: 10-4, 10-4. One half
point bye available rounds 1-3. Must be requested before round 1. ENT:
Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex
47th annual Southern Chess Congress

August 19-21 or 20-21, 2016 - 7 sections, Sheraton Atlanta Downtown
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5 rounds, Sheraton Atlanta

Downtown Hotel, 165 Courtland St
NE, Atlanta GA 30303. 40/100,
SD/30, d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2
G/60, d10, then merges with 3-day).
Hotel rates: $119-119, 404-6596500, ask for chess rate, reserve by
8/5 or rate may increase.
Unrated prize limits: U1100

$150, U1400 $300, U1600 $450,
U1800 $600, U2000 $750.
Mixed doubles: best male/female
2-player team combined score
among all sections: $800-400-200.
Must average under 2200. Register
(no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/20.
3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6

pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 5 pm,
Sun 10 am & 3:15 pm.
2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat
10 am, rds. Sat 11 am, 2 pm & 5 pm;
Sun. 10 am & 3:15 pm.
Byes OK all (limit 2), Premier
must commit by rd 2, others by rd 3.
Premier: Open to 1900/above.

$2000-1000-500-300, clear or
tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top Under
2300/Unr $800-400. FIDE rated, 120
Grand Prix Points (enhanced).
Under 2200: $1400-700-400-200.
Under 2000: $1400-700-400-200.
Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200.
Under 1600: $1200-700-400-200.
Under 1400: $800-500-300-200.
Under 1100: $500-300-200-100,
plaque to top 3, U900, U700, Unr.
Top 5 sections entry fee: $113 at

chessaction.com by 8/17, 3-day $118,
2-day $117 mailed by 8/10, $130 (no
checks, credit cards OK) at site, or
online until 2 hours before round 1.
U1400 Section entry fee: all $30
Re-entry (except Premier): $60.
Bring set, board, & clock if

possible- none supplied.
USCF membership required.
See TLA for special dues rates.
Continental Chess, Box 8482,
Pelham NY 10803. Phone entry: see
TLA. Refunds, $15 service charge.
Entries posted at chessaction.com
Blitz tournament Saturday 9:30
pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

Relyea relyea@operamail.com. www.relyeachess.com. HR $188 by 9
June. Call 207-282-7222 and mention Relyea Chess. W.
A Heritage Event!
JULY 9-10, WISCONSIN
40TH ANNUAL GREEN BAY OPEN
Radisson Hotel, 2040 Airport Dr., Green Bay, WI 54313. 5SS, 40/95,
30/1, SD/30 d5. EF: $46, Juniors under 19 $41, if recd by 7/6, all
entries after 7/6 including phone, email & in person are $9 more! $$
(Top 2 Gtd. 6 per class) $2035 Cash + 6 trophies! 1st $425 +
trophy; 2nd $240, X $160; 1900s & 1800s $145 each; 1700s & 1600s
$140 each; 1500s & 1400s $135 each; 1300s & 1200s $130 each;
Under 1200/Unrated $110. Trophies to top Juniors ages 17-18, 1516, 13-14, 11-12, 10 & under. Reg.: 8:45-9:25am. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30;
10-3:30. HR: $95/$95/$105/$110 call 920-494-7300 mention chess
tournament. Room block held to 6/17. Other Info: 1/2 bye avail. Rds.:
1, 2 or 3 if reqd w/entry. WCA Tour Event. Entries & Inquiries to:
Luke Ludwig, 2191 Allouez Ave., Green Bay, WI 54311. 920-465-9859,
email: lukealudwig@aol.com. W.
JULY 11, 18, 25, NEW YORK
76TH NASSAU ACTION
9SS, G/25 d5 or G/30 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola.
EF: $35 by 7/8, $42 at site, non-memb $9 more. $$ (660 b/22, top 2 G)
200-100, U2100, 1900, 1700, 1500, 1300/UR each 72. 4 byes 1-9.
captnhal@optonline.net. Reg. to 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15-8:20-9:25 each Mon.
Rule 14H not used. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782.

JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, ILLINOIS
9TH ANNUAL CHICAGO CLASS
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, G/60 d10). Westin Chicago North
Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (from
Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 to Lake Cook
Rd. to US-45 south). Free parking. $20,000 guaranteed prize fund. In
7 sections: Master (2200/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st
on tiebreak $100, top U2400 $800-400. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1400700-400-200. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class B
(1600-1799/Unr): $1400-700-400-200. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200600-400-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class E
(Under 1200/Unr): $500-250-150-100, trophies to first 3, top Under
1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Rated players may play up one
section. Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $100 in E, $200 D, $300
C, $500 B, or $700 A. Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: best male/female
2-player team combined score among all sections: $800-400-200.
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
sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 7/13, $110 phoned to

406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions) by 7/11, 3-day $108, 2-day
$107 mailed by 7/6, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before round
1. GMs $100 from prize. Class E Section EF: all $50 less than above.
All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online EF $5 less to ICA members;
join/renew at il-chess.org. An ICA Tour event. Unofficial uschess.org
ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues
with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult
$35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at 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. 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 commit before
rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $109-109-109-109, 800-937-8461, 847777-6500, reserve by 7/1 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis,
800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental
Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. Advance
entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).

JULY 15-17, KANSAS
KANSAS OPEN
Site: Crown Plaza Hotel, 12601 W. 95th St., Lenexa, KS 66215. 3 sections:
(7/16 and 7/17) 5SS, G/120 d5. Prizes: $2070 b/80 non-scholastic rate
entries, Open(all): $350-250-150, U1900: $120 .Reserve(U1800): $300200-100, U1600: $75. Amateur(U1400): $250-150-75, U1200: $50. Clear
or tiebreak winner $25 bonus to top KS resident in each section. EF: $45
mailed by 7/9, $55 thereafter. Special: $10 discount for advance entry
into both KS Open + Blitz, $10 entry fee for Scholastics, not competing
for cash, but for plaques in Reserve or Amateur (and Blitz). Free Scholastic
entry for some (see website). Reg.: 7/16 8:00-9:30am. Rds.: 7/16: 102:30-7, 7/17: 9:30-2:00. KANSAS BLITZ CHESS: 1 section: (7/15), 5SS,
G/10 d0. Prizes: $580 b/40 non-scholastic rate entries, $200-120-80,
U2100 - $60, U1800 - $60, U1500/Unrated - $60. EF: $25 if mailed by 7/9,
$35 thereafter. $10 entry fee for all Scholastics not competing for cash.
Reg.: 7/15 6-6:45pm. Rds.: 7:00, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9. KANSAS BUGHOUSE:
1 section: (7/15) 4pm. (details- see website) HR: Crowne Plaza reservation
at 913-217-1000 or 844-613-8134. KCA Memb. reqd for all Kansas residents
($7 adult, $5 Sch.) participating in any Kansas Open event. See website
for full details: www.kansaschess.org. Ent: Laurence Coker, 8013 W. 145th
St., Overland Park, KS 66223. Make Checks payable to Kansas Chess
Association. Ph: 913-851-1583, e-mail: wlcoker7@hotmail.com

JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, OHIO
SECOND ANNUAL AVIATOR OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT (PART
OF DAYTON MASTER CHESS FESTIVAL)
Using July 2016 ratings. OPEN FORMAT FIDE RATED. SAME FORMAT
USED AT THE UPCOMING US OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP. 5-SS, G/90
+30, $4000 b/60. PRIZES: $1200, $800, $600, $500, $400, $300, $200.
3 Day Schedule: Rounds: Friday 8PM, Saturday 12PM & 6PM & Sunday
10AM & 4:30PM. 2 Day Schedule: Round 1: G/60 +30, 9:30AM Saturday,
then joins 3day. Up to two byes permitted, must schedule prior to R3.
EF: $89 if recd by 7/8; thereafter $99. OH Grand Prix Event - $3 disc
OCA mbrs. Also $3 disc DCC mbrs. Reg.: on site Fri 6-7:30 & Sat for
those taking a bye in R1 from 9:30-10:30. ENTRIES: Mail to Dayton
Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402 or register online at
https://daytonchesclub.com/ No cks at site. Info: Riley Driver email
rileyddriver@sbcglobal.net. Hotels: Details on Crown Plaza & Dayton
Grand Hotels (and others) in June/July issues of Chess Life (sooner at
DaytonChessClub.com) as details are finalized.
A Heritage Event!
JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, ARIZONA
YE OLDE PUEBLO OPEN AND SCHOLASTICS
Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle
Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704, 1-800-325-7832. SECTIONS: Championship,
Reserve (U2000), & Booster (U1400). Scholastic tournament held the
same weekend (K-6/U1000) & (K-6/U600) visit sazchess.org for more
info! SCHEDULE: (3-day) 5/SS, 40/90 SD/30 + 30 inc. Reg.: 7/15
5:30-6:30 PM; Rds.: 7, 10-5, 9:30-3:30. (2-day) 5/SS, Rds.: 1-2 G/60
+ 30 inc. Rds.: 3-5 40/90 SD/30 + 30 inc. Reg.: 7/16 8:30-9:30 AM;
Rds: 10-1:30-5, 9:30-3:30. (Booster 2-day only) 5/SS, G/90 d5. Reg.:
7/16 8:30-9:30 AM; Rds.: 10-1:30-5, 9:30-1. PRIZES: (Championship)
$$Gtd: $700+Plaque-500-300; $$b/4 X, A/below $150 ea. $25 SACA
gift certificate to Top Jr. U18, Sr. 50+; (Reserve) $$b/38: $250-150;
$$b/4 B, C, D/below $100 ea. $25 SACA gift certificate to Top UNR, Jr.
U14, Sr. 50+; (Booster) Trophy + $50 SACA gift certificate to 1st
Place, Trophy to 2nd - 5th Place, Top E, U1000/Unr. EF: GM/IM FREE!
(Championship) $65 additional $20 if U2000; (Reserve) $45 additional
$20 if U1400; (Booster) $30. LATE FEE: Additional $10 if entry received
after 7/7, $20 after 7/14. ALL: 1/2 pt. byes all rounds but must be
requested prior to start of Round 2 (max 2). Re-entries $40. HR: $89 if
by 7/1, use Group Code: SACA. Info: Martha Underwood, 520-261-5984,
email: information@sazchess.org. Ent: Events4Chess.com; postal registration available if postmarked by 7/8 (checks payable to SACA) at
SACA, Attn: 2016 Ye Olde Pueblo, PO Box 40663, Tucson, AZ 85717. W.

JULY 16-17, NEW YORK
3RD ANNUAL SCHENECTADY OPEN AT PROCTORS
5SS, rds. 1-2 G/90 d10, rds. 3-5 40/100, SD/30 d10. Proctors Theatre,
432 State St., Schenectady, NY 12305 (free parking in Broadway Garage).
$2000 guaranteed prize fund. In 3 sections. Open: $400-200-150, top
U2050/Unr $180. Under 1850: $250-130-70, top U1650 (no unr) $140.
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Under 1450: $160-80-50, top U1250 (no unr) $90. Unrated may not
win over $100 in U1450. Mixed doubles: $100 bonus to best male/female
combined score among all sections. Team average must be under 2200;
may play in different sections; teams must register by 2 pm 7/16. Top
2 sections EF: $59 online at chessaction.com by 7/14, $70 at site, or
online until 2 hours before round 1. Online entry $5 less to NYSCA members (may join with entry). U1450 Section EF: all $20 less than above.
No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $50
deducted from prize. All: Re-entry $40; not available in Open Section.
Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special
1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at
chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed,
phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Reg.
ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must
commit before rd. 2. HR: Hotels/motels within walking distance; see
travel websites. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482,
Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions:
www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries
posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat. 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.
A Heritage Event!
JULY 16-17, VIRGINIA
26TH ANNUAL CHARLOTTESVILLE OPEN
5SS, G/90 d5. EF: $55 by 7/12, then $70. 2 Sections: Open & U1700.
Prizes: $2000 b/o 60. Open Section: 1st-3d Places $$400, $$250,
$$150 (guaranteed). All other prizes b/o 60: U2100 $150, U1900 $130;
U1700 Section: $300, $200, $150 U1500 $140, U1200 $130. Site &
HR: Comfort Inn Monticello, 2097 Inn Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22911,
(434) 977-3300, $99.95 + tax if reserved by Monday 6/27. Reg.: 8:3011:00 am. Rds.: Sat. 12, 3:15, 7:15, Sun. 9:30am, 1:15pm. Ent: Online
at www.vachess.org or mail to Mike Hoffpauir, 405 Hounds Chase, Yorktown, VA 23693. Checks to VCF. Mbr: VCF rqd. for VA residents $10, $5
under age 17. Info: mhoffpauir@aol.com
JULY 19, NEW YORK
MARSHALL MASTERS
4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ players. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 GTD:
250-150-100. Top U2400 125, Top U2300 100, Biggest upset $25. EF:
10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.

JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, FLORIDA
24TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN OPEN
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Wyndham
Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., Orlando 32819. Special parking
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Events in red offer FIDE norm chances.
6/17-19: Continental Class, Herndon VA*
6/30-7/4: World Open, Philadelphia PA*
7/5-7: World Open Womens Champ, Philadelphia PA*
7/5-10: Philadelphia International, Philadelphia PA*
7/6-10: World Open Senior, Philadelphia PA*
7/9-10: World Open Under 13, Philadelphia PA*
7/15-17: Chicago Class, Wheeling IL*
7/16-17: Schenectady Open, Schenectady NY*
7/22-24: Southern Open, Orlando FL*
7/22-24: Bradley Open, Windsor Locks CT*
7/29-31: Manhattan Open, New York NY*
8/5-7: Northeast Open, Stamford CT*
8/12-14: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA*
8/12-14: Cleveland Open, Cleveland OH*
8/12-14: Pacific Coast Open, Ontario CA*
8/19-21: Southern Chess Congress, Atlanta GA*
8/19-21: Central California Open, Fresno CA*
8/26-28: Atlantic Open, Arlington VA*
8/26-28: Indianapolis Open, Indianapolis IN*
9/3-5: New York State Championship, Albany NY*
9/23-25: Southern Class Championships, Orlando FL*
9/23-25: Hartford Open, Windsor Locks CT*
10/5-10: Washington Chess Congress, Arlington VA*
10/7-9: Midwest Class, Wheeling IL*
10/28-30: Eastern Chess Congress, Basking Ridge NJ
11/4-6: Stamford Open, Stamford CT
11/11-13: Kings Island Open, Blue Ash OH
11/25-27: National Chess Congress, Philadelphia PA
12/26-29: North American Open, Las Vegas NV
12/27-29: Empire City Open, New York NY
For later events, see chesstour.com.
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$5/day. $$15,000 guaranteed prizes. In 4 sections. Open: $20001000-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr
$800-400. Under 2100: $1500-800-400-200, top Under 1900/Unr $600300. Under 1700: $1200-600-300-200, top Under 1500 (no unr) $500-250.
Under 1300: $800-400-200-150, top Under 1100 (no unr) $200-100,
plaques to top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed
doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined
score among all sections: $800-400. Team average must be under 2200;
teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no
extra fee) by 2 pm 7/23. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1300 or
$300 U1700. Top 3 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by
7/20, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/18, 3-day $108, 2-day $107
mailed by 7/13, all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online
until 2 hours before round 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $100 deducted
from prize. U1300 Section EF: all $40 less than above. Unofficial
uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year
USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at
chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed,
phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Reentry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends
Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg
ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. All: Half point byes
OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR:
$95-95 (no resort fee), 1-800-421-8001, 407-351-2420; reserve by 7/8
or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633,
or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or
Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge
for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries
posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.
individuals in each section. Every non-trophy winner receives a souvenir

chess medal. Scholastic players may play in both adult and scholastic
tournaments by registering for the 3-day schedule in the main event,
taking a 1/2-pt. bye for Rd. 2, and registering for the scholastic tournament. USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks will decide trophy and
medal placements for winners of all schol. sections. Schol. EF: $20 by
7/15; $25 at site. Schol. Sched: (All 4 rds G/30 d5 - one day only, Sat.,
July 23). Reg. Sat. 8:30am-9:30am, Rds. at 10am-12noon-1:15pm-2:30pm.
Byes: One 1/2-pt. bye allowed for any round (must notify TD prior to
Rd. 1). HR: $95 + tax for single or double (713-645-3000), reserve by
July 7 and mention Cajun Chess tournament to ensure group rate. ENT:
On-line registration, printable entry form, and more detailed info at
www.cajunchess.com, or mail entry form to Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary
Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654. Info or Phone Ent: 504-208-9596 or
504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted (no checks at site). FIDE.
A Heritage Event!
JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, CONNECTICUT

21ST ANNUAL BRADLEY OPEN
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton
Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, CT
06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt 20). Free parking, free airport shuttle. $8000
guaranteed prize fund. In 4 sections. Open: $1000-650-350, U2210/Unr
$600-300. Under 2010: $800-500-300, top U1810 (no unr) $400-200.
Under 1710: $700-400-200, top U1510 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1310:
$400-200-100, trophies to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated.
Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $300-150. Team average must be under
2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register
(no 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 chessaction.com
by 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.
U1310 Section EF: all $30 less than above. All: No checks at site,
credit cards OK. GMs, IMs, & WGMs free, $70 deducted from prize.
Online EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA members. Re-entry $50; not available
in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise
unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with
entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $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. Fri 7 pm, 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; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $105105, 860-627-5311; reserve by 7/8 or rate may increase. Ent:
chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803.
$15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info,
DirectorAt Chess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30
pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, TEXAS
2016 HOUSTON CHESS FESTIVAL
5SS, OPEN & U2000 sections G/90 i30; Other Sections G/120 d5. $13,000
Prize Fund b/250 full-paid entries, 50% guaranteed. 2-day or 3-day
Schedules avail. No entry fee for GMs/WGMs/IMs/WIMs but EF will
be deducted from any winnings. Hobby DoubleTree Hilton (near Hobby
Airport), 8181 Airport Blvd., Houston, TX 77061, Ph: 713-645-3000, $95
chess rate! Free Parking! 5 Sects (OPEN & U2000 Sects. are FIDE rated
using FIDE rules and Re-Entry is not allowed in those two sects only):
OPEN: $1500-900-600-400-300, (2200-2399): $800-500, (U2200): $700400; U2000: $800-500-250-100-75; U1800: $800-500-250-100-75;
U1600/UNR: $800-500-250-100-75; U1300: $800-500-250-100-75. Champion plaque to each section winner on tiebreaks (MSCO), if necessary.
All players must have a USCF membership to play; provisional ratings
will be used based on at least a minimum of 4 games. Ratings used will
be from July 2016 supplement. NOTE: To protect the integrity of our
Tournament and our Players Games, Tournament Halls will be closed
to spectators. EF: $89 by 7/15; $99 after and at site. Reduced EF of
$59 for Unrateds (in U1600 section) or Juniors U19 (in U1300 section)
or Seniors 60+ (in U1300 section) by 7/15; $69 after and at site. ReEntry Fee: $30 (avail. up to Rd. 4; re-entries count as 1/3 and reduced
entries count as 2/3 of a full-paid entry for the prize fund). Free chess
gift to oldest player and to player who travels farthest in main event.
3-day Sched: Reg. Fri. 5:30-7pm, Rds. Fri. 8pm; Sat. 2-7, Sun. 10-3. 2day Sched: Reg. Sat. 8:00 -8:30am, Rds. Sat. 9-2-7, Sun. 10-3. Both
schedules merge at Rd. 2. Byes: Two 1/2pt. byes allowed avail. for
any round (must commit to Byes before Rd. 3). CAJUN BOUNTY: Defeat
the top ranked player in the main event and win free entry to our next
tournament. SIDE EVENTS: 7SS, G/5 d0, USCF-Blitz rated BAYOU
BLITZ (Open to All - Sat. night after Rd. 3 uses USCF-Blitz Ratings
for pairings & prizes (USCF standard rating used if no Blitz rating) - $10
EF - Cash Prizes sign up on site). Scholastic Individual Tournament,
4SS, G/30 d5, 1-day only, Sat. July 23; Separate room for schol. players
- Schol. Sects.: OPEN, U900, U500/UNR. Prizes: Trophies to top 10

JULY 23, ALABAMA
ALABAMA DUAL-RATED STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
4SS, Game/45 + 10 second increment. Location: Evangel Church, 3975
Vaughn Rd., Montgomery, AL. Round times: 9:00, 11:15, 2:00, 4:15.
Three sections: OPEN (b/20, 70%GTD): 1st $300, 2nd $150, U2000
$100. U1800 (b/20, 70%GTD): 1st $250, 2nd $150, U1500 $100. U1200
(b/20, 70%GTD): 1st $250, 2nd $150, U1000 $100. Trophies and Alabama
titles to top Alabamian finishers. USCF and ACF required, OSA. EF (all
sections): $30 by July 15, $35 thereafter or onsite (onsite registration
8:00-8:30AM). Registration: Send name, USCF ID, section and entry fee
(payable to Evangel Church) to Doug Strout, 6000 Camelot Ct., Montgomery, AL 36117 (dtstrout@bellsouth.net).
JULY 23-24, NEW HAMPSHIRE

66TH NEW HAMPSHIRE OPEN
4SS, 40/100, SD/60 d5. Radisson Hotel Nashua, 11 Tara Blvd. (near
Exit 1 of Everett Tnpk, US Route 3), Nashua, NH 03062; 603-888-9970.
$$G 3,000. Four sections. Open, $$G 350-200, U2300 200, U2100 200130. NH Champion title to top-scoring NH resident. Under 1950, $$G
250-150-100 (no Unr may win more than 150), U1750 200. Under 1650,
$$G 250-150-100 (no Unr may win more than 120), U1450 200. Under
1350, $$G 200-120-80 (no Unr may win more than 80), U1150 120. All,
EF $59 in advance or $65 at door, except $49/$55 for Under 1350
section, free to GM/IM in Open. NHCA memb. req. for rated NH residents:
$8 adult, $6 age 18/under. Reg.: Sat 8:30-9:30 a.m., Rds.: 10-4, 9:303:30. Half-point bye okay for any one round if requested before Rd 2
(but not for Rd 4 in Open). No half-point byes to players receiving fullpoint byes. NHCA membership meeting 9 a.m. Sun. HR: $99 (plus 9%
tax) if reserved directly with hotel or online; reserve by 7/1, use code
NHCA16. Ent: NHCA, c/o Hal Terrie, 377 Huse Rd. Unit 23, Manchester,
NH 03103. To enter online using credit card, start by visiting
www.nhchess.org. Info: halterrie@comcast.net or 603-668-8368 (home).
JULY 29, NEW YORK
MARSHALL $500 FIDE BLITZ (BLZ)
9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. $500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200,
U2000, U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF:
$30, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:108:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th
St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.

JULY 29-31 OR 30-31, MARYLAND
6TH ANNUAL POTOMAC OPEN
5SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30 incr, (Rnd 1 G/90 +30 incr) (2-day schedule:
rds. 1-2 G/45+30incr) U1250 & U1000 G/120 d5 (Rds. 1-2 G/60 d5),
U1250 3-day Rds. 1 & 2 G/120 d5. Gaithersburg Hilton, 620 Perry Pkwy.,
Gaithersburg, MD 20877. $$Based on score. 7 sections: Championship
(min. rating of 1900) FIDE rated: 5.0 =$1600, 4.5 =$800, 4.0=$450,
3.5=$175, 3.0=$50 [min $1500 payout, top score group raised if less
than $1500]. U2100(FIDE): 5.0 =$1500, 4.5 =$700, 4.0=$350,
3.5=$150, 3.0=$40. U1900: 5.0 =$1200, 4.5 =$650, 4.0=$350,
3.5=$125. U1700: 5.0= $1200, 4.5 = $600, 4.0= $300, 3.5= $100.
U1500: 5.0= $1000, 4.5= $500, 4.0= $250, 3.5= $100. U1250: 5.0=
$500, 4.5= $250, 4.0= $125, 3.5= $50. U1000 (no Unr): 5.0= $250,
4.5= $125, 4.0= $50, 3.5= $20 Trophies to top 10 & top U800 in
U1000. If no 5-0 in section, then sole 1st @ 4.5 or shared 1st at
lower score receive bonus (added to score prize) - Championship:
$300; U2100 $200, U1900 $150, U1700 & U1500: $100; U1250. Unrated
limited to $200 U1250 and $400 in U1500. August ratings will be used.
Sets and boards provided. Clocks provided in the Championship,
U2100, U1900 & U1700 sections. Optionally, pairings can be texted
to your phone. Free Sunday morning continental breakfast for
players. Free parking. EF: $99 by 7/15, $104 by 7/26, and $109 online
only by 7/28, $120 at the door. Special EFs: $35 less for U1250, $55
less for U1000, GMs free, $50 deducted from prize, IMs $45 off EF, $20
deducted from prize, $5 off EF if staying at hotel. HR: $85 King, $95 Dbl,
Rooms may not be avail after 7/15. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7pm,
rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 9:30 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat
10am rds 11, 2:15 & 6, Sun 9:30 & 3:30. U1250 & U1000 schedule Reg.
ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 1:15 & 4:00, Sun 9:30 & 1:30 U1250 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 7pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 4, Sun 9:30 & 1:30. Ent:
Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. More
information and registration at http://thepotomacopen.com.

JULY 29-31 OR 30-31, NEW YORK
15TH ANNUAL MANHATTAN OPEN

5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 Seventh Ave (32nd-33rd St, across from Penn Station),
New York 10001. $20,000 guaranteed prizes. In 6 sections. Open:
$2000-1000-600-400, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, top Under 2400/Unr
$600-300. FIDE. Under 2200: $1500-800-400-200, top U2000/Unr $600300. Under 1900: $1500-800-400-200, top U1700 $600-300. Under
1600: $1200-600-300-200, top U1400 $500-250. Under 1300: $800400-200-100, top U1100 $300-150. Under 1000: $500-250-150-100,
trophies to first 3, top U800, U600, Unr. Mixed doubles bonus prizes:
best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections:
$800-400-200. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates
may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2
pm 7/30; teams including an unrated cannot win over $300. Unrated
may enter any section, with prize limit U1900 $600, U1600 $450, U1300
$300, U1000 $150; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 4 sections
EF: $128 online at chessaction.com by 7/27, $140 phoned to 406-8962038 (no questions) by 7/25, 3-day $138, 2-day $137 if check mailed by
7/20, all $150 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2
hours before rd 1. GMs free; $100 from prize. Under 1300 Section EF:
all $30 less than top 4 sections EF. Under 1000 Section EF: all $60
less than top 4 sections EF. Online entry $5 less to NYSCA members
($12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess, $20/yr 4 issues, may join with
entry). Re-entry $60, not available in Open. No checks at site, credit
cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise
unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry.
Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15.
Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17.
3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm. Rds. 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. Half point byes available all rounds, limit 2 byes, Open must
commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $139-159-169 plus required
$15/night facility fee, 1-800-223-8585, reserve by 7/8 (earlier is better)
or rate will increase, ask for Continental Chess Association rate. Facility
fee includes high speed WIFI in room, unlimited local & long distance
calling, and unlimited use of Ballys Total Fitness located next door to
the hotel. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham,
NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com,
chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries
posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.
JULY 30-31, INDIANA
U.S. OPEN WEEKEND SWISS
5SS, G/60 d5. $1,150 Guaranteed Prizes: $200-100-50, U2200/Unrated
$160, U2000 $150, U1800 $140, U1600 $120, U1400 $100, U1200 $80,
Unrated $50. Entry fee $40, Unrated players free if paying US Chess
dues. On-site Registration 10:00-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Rounds at noon
& 3:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. Sunday. See
117th Annual U.S. Open TLA for venue details.

JULY 30-31, TEXAS
SAN ANTONIO CITY CHAMPIONSHIP
Hornbeak Bldg., 3rd Flr. 4450 Medical Dr., San Antonio, TX 78259. 5SS,
Rds. 1 and 2 G/90 d5, 3-5 G/120 d5. Prizes: $$ 1525 Guaranteed for
full entry and 1/2 option prizes $500 1st, $300 2nd, U2100 $125, U2000
$125, U1800 $125, U1600 $125, U1400 $125, U1200/ Unr. $100, EF:
$50 if Rcvd by 7/28, $60 at site: Trophy to Bexar County Resident.
Option play for 1/2 prizes: $25 if rcvd by 7/28. ($5 Discount to Club
members paying full entry) Reg.: 8:30-9:30 am Rds.: 10-2-6 Sat; 9-2
Sun. half pt. bye any 1rd.notice before Rd. 2 is paired. Entries: SACC,
PO BOX 690576, San Antonio, TX 78269-0576, contact info: sanantoniochess.com, E-mail: elvisclassic@sbcglobal.net

AUG. 6, PENNSYLVANIA
2016 PA STATE GAME/45 CHAMPIONSHIP
4SS, G/45 d5. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh,
PA 15213. 3 Sections, $$ (695G): Champ: EF: $30 by 7/29, $40 later.
$200-100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50. Premier: U1600. EF: $25 by 7/29, $35
later. $90-60, U1400 $50, U1200 $40, U1000 $30. Trophies to Top 2, Top
2 U1400, Top 2 U1200, Top 2 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 U900. EF:
$15 by 7/29, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, Top 3 U600. All: Trophies: Top
2 Schools, Top 2 Clubs. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg ends 9:30am. Rds.: 9:4511:30-1:15-3. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh,
PA 15223, 412-908-0286, martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com W.
AUG. 6, INDIANA
U.S. OPEN BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP (BLZ)
See Nationals.
A Heritage Event!
AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, MASSACHUSETTS
46TH ANNUAL CONTINENTAL OPEN
6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option except Open Section, rds. 1-3
G/40 d10). Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, 366 Main St. (Rt 20 West), Sturbridge, MA 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking. Experience
early 19th century America at Old Sturbridge Village (see www.osv.org).
Free lectures by IM Danny Kopec, Sat 9 am & Sun 9 am, also afternoon
analysis of games submitted by players. $30,000 guaranteed prizes.
In 7 sections. Open: $3000-1500-700-500-300, clear or tiebreak win
$200 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1400-700. FIDE. Under 2100: $20001000-500-300-200. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1700:
$2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1500: $1400-700-400-300-200. Under
1300: $1400-700-400-300-200. Under 1000: $800-400-300-200, trophies
to top 3, first U800, U600, Unr. Unrated may enter any section, with
prize limit U1000 $150, U1300 $300, U1500 $450, U1700 $600, U1900
$750; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed doubles bonus
prizes: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all
sections: $1000-600-400. Team average rating must be under 2200;
teammates may play in different sections; teams must register at site
(no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teams including an
unrated cannot win over $300. Top 4 sections EF: $155 online at chessaction.com by 8/10, $165 phoned by 8/8 (406-896-2038, no questions),
4-day $164, 3-day $163, 2-day $162 mailed by 8/2, $180 (no checks,
credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. GMs free;
$150 deducted from prize. Under 1500 or Under 1300 Section EF: all
$40 less than top 4 sections EF. Under 1000 Section EF: all $80 less
than top 4 sections EF. All: Online EF $5 less to MACA members; may
join/renew at masschess.org. Re-entry $80; not available in Open. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1
year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned
or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 6 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 &
3:15. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 11 & 5,
Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:15,
2:30 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. No 2-day Open Section. All schedules: Bye
all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, other sections before rd. 4.
HR: $96-96-106, 800-582-3232, 508-347-7393, request chess rate,
reserve by 7/29 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600,
use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO
Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions:
chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269.
Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted
instantly). Blitz tournament Sat. 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.
AUG. 12, MARYLAND

2016 WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL BLITZ (BLZ)
5 double SS, G/3+2 incr, Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville,
MD 20852. 2 Sections: Open (FIDE Rated), $$Guaranteed: $400-$200$100, U2200 $190-$90, U2000 $110-$60. U1800 (b/20): $250-$150-$75,
U1600 $50 Sets, boards and clocks provided. Free parking for day
guests. EF: $30 by 8/29, $35 by 8/9, and then $40. Special EFs: GMs &
IMs $20 off EF. Schedule Reg. ends 7pm Rnd. 1 @ 8pm then ASAP. Ent:
MCA, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. Detailed rules, more
information and registration at http://washintlblitz.mdchess.com.

AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN
21ST ANNUAL PACIFIC COAST OPEN
6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/45 d10). Ontario
Airport Hotel and Conference Center, 700 N. Haven Ave., Ontario, CA
91764 (I-10 to N. Haven Ave). Free parking, free shuttle to Ontario
Airport or Ontario Mills Mall, free wireless, heated pool, restaurants
within walking distance. $25,000 guaranteed prizes. In 6 sections.
Open: $3000-1500-1000-500, clear or tiebreak win $100 bonus, top
U2300/Unr $1200-600. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300. Under
1900: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1700: $1800-900-500-300. Under
1500: $1200-700-400-200. Under 1250: $800-400-200-100, plaques to
first 3, top U1000, U800, Unr. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best
male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections:
$1000-500-300-200. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates
pm 8/13; teams including an unrated may not win over $300. Unrated
may enter any section, with prize limit U1900 $600, U1700 $450, U1500
$300, U1250 $150; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 4 sections
EF: $135 at chessaction.com by 8/10, $140 phoned by 8/8 (406-8962038, no questions), 3-day $138, 2-day $137 mailed by 8/3, $150 (no
checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1.
GMs free; $120 deducted from prize. Under 1500 Section EF: All $30
less than top 4 sections entry fees. Under 1250 Section EF: All $60
less than top 4 sections entry fees. SCCF membership ($18, under 18
$13 with magazine, $3 without) required for rated Southern CA residents.
Re-entry $70; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org
with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35,
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
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:
Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, other
sections before rd. 4. HR: $95-95, 909-980-0400, request chess rate,
use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box
8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions:
www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries
posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, OHIO
CLEVELAND OPEN
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10) at luxurious
Marriott Cleveland Airport, 4277 W. 150th St., Cleveland, OH 44135.
Free parking, free airport shuttle, restaurants within easy walking distance. $15,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 4 sections. Open:
$2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr
JULY 30-AUG. 7, AUG. 2-7 OR AUG. 4-7, INDIANA

117TH ANNUAL U.S. OPEN
See Nationals.

AUG. 5-7 OR 6-7, CONNECTICUT
22ND ANNUAL NORTHEAST OPEN
Hotel, 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking. $8500 guaranteed
prize fund. In 4 sections. Open: $1200-700-400, top U2250 $600-300.
Under 2050: $800-400-300, top U1850 $500-250. Under 1650: $700400-200, top U1450 $300-150. Under 1250: $400-200-100, trophy to first
3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $100 in
U1250 or $300 in U1650. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female
2-player team combined score among all sections: $400-200. Team
average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections;
teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2.
Top 3 sections EF: $85 online at chessaction.com by 8/3, $95 phoned to
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.
U1250 Section EF: all $40 less than above. No checks at site, credit
cards OK. GMs free, $80 deducted from prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA
members. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org
with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult
$35, Young Adult $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. Fri 7 pm, 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; must
commit before rd. 2. HR: $99-99, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400; reserve
by 7/22 or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess,
DirectorAtChess.us, www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. Advance entries
posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Saturday 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.
21st annual BRADLEY OPEN

July 22-24 or 23-24, Windsor Locks, CT
$8000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND
5 rounds, Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport.
$105 room rates, free parking, free airport shuttle.
FREE LECTURES by IM Danny Kopec, Sat & Sun 9 am
Open: Prizes $1000-650-350, top U2210/Unr $600-300.
Under 2010 Section: $800-500-300, top U1810 $400-200.
Under 1710 Section: $700-400-200, top U1510 $300-150.
Under 1310 Section: $400-200-100, trophies.
Mixed Doubles: male/female teams averaging U2200: $300-150.
May play in different sections; enter by 2 pm 7/23 (no extra fee).
Unrated prize limit: $100 in U1310, $300 in U1710.
FULL DETAILS: see Grand Prix in this issue or chesstour.com.
www.uschess.org
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$800-400. Under 2100: $1500-800-400-200, top U1900/Unr $600-300.
Under 1700: $1200-600-300-200, top U1500 (no unr) $500-250. Under
1300: $800-400-200-150, top U1100 (no unr) $200-100, plaques to top
Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus
sections: $800-400. Team average must be under 2200; teammates
pm 8/13. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1300 or $500 in U1700.
Top 3 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 8/10, $110
phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/8, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 8/3,
all $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours
before rd. 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $100 deducted from prize. U1300
Section EF: all $40 less than above. Online EF $5 less to OCA members.
Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.
Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry.
Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22 Scholastic $15.
Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic
$17. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule:
Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day
schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. All:
Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others
before rd. 3. HR: $100-100, 216-252-5333, reserve by 7/29 or rate may
increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve
car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental
Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269.
Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted
instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

AUG. 13-17, MARYLAND
5TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL
9SS, 40/90, SD/20 inc/30 Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville,
MD 20852, 301-468-0308. All prizes guaranteed. Two sections: A Section
(minimum 2100 FIDE or 2200 USCF to play. FIDE ratings used for
pairings and prizes) $4000-2000-1000-900-700-600-400, top U2500
$1300-650, top U2300 $1100-550. Limited number of minimum prizes for
non-US FIDE rated players, see web page. Limited amount of housing
support is available for non-US GMs and IMs. GM and IM norms possible
(2 IMs earned last year). B Section 9-SS (under 2201 USCF and
under 2200 FIDE, USCF ratings used, FIDE rated) $2000-$1000-$600$400, top U2000 $1000-$450, top under 1800 $550. Free Continental
breakfast for players each morning. All equipment provided for
both sections. A section EF: GMs, non-US IMs Free; 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 $800. All $25 more after
6/13, $35 more after 7/30, $45 more after 8/9, $70 more at the door. B
Section EF: $249. $20 more after 7/30, $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 nights), $50 less for US IMs and WGMs,
others $75 less. All $25 less for new WI players. All $20 rebate for every
new paying WI player you refer. All $50 less, if born before 8/13/1966.
Schedule Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. 8/13-8/16:11am & 5:30pm, Wed
8/17 11am. HR $93. Ent: MCA, c/o Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge
Rd., Towson, MD 21204. More information, hotel reservation link & online
entry at http://washintl.mdchess.com.

AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN
7TH ANNUAL CENTRAL CALIFORNIA OPEN
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Doubletree
Hotel (formerly Radisson), 2233 Ventura St., Fresno, CA 93710. Free
airport shuttle, free parking for hotel guests. Cosponsored by Fresno
Chess Club and Fresno Chess Foundation. $$ 10,000 GUARANTEED
PRIZES: $2500 more than last year with same entry fees! In 4
sections: Open: $1300-700-400-200, clear or tiebreak 1st $100, top
U2250/Unr $600-300. Under 2050: $1000-600-300-150, top U1850
(no unr) $500-250. Under 1650: $800-500-250-150, top U1450 (no
unr) $400-200. Under 1250: $500-250-150-100, plaques to first, top
U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may enter any section, with
prize limits: U1250 $200, U1650 $500 (balance goes to next player(s)
in line). Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player
team combined score among all sections: $200-100. Team average
rating must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections;
teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/20. Top 3 sections EF:
$85 online at chessaction.com by 8/17, 3-day $93, 2-day $92 mailed
by 8/10, all $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/15 (entry only, no questions), $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. Under 1250
Section EF: all $30 less than above. Online or mailed EF $10 less
to Fresno Chess Club members. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $80 deducted
from prize. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise
unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry:
Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic
$15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25,
Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. No checks
at site, credit cards OK. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri
7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10
am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Byes: OK all, limit 2; limit 1 bye
if eligible for class money prizes; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $119119, 559-268-1000, request chess rate, reserve by 8/5 or rate may
increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or
reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or
Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge
for refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour. com, 347-2012269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted
instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.
A Heritage Event!
AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, GEORGIA
47TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN CHESS CONGRESS
Atlanta Downtown Hotel, 165 Courtland Street NE., Atlanta 30303. $$
20,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND. In 7 sections: Premier: Open to
1900/above. $2000-1000-500-300, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak $100
bonus, top U2300 $800-400. FIDE. Under 2200: $1400-700-400-200.
Under 2000: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200.
Under 1600: $1200-700-400-200. Under 1400: $800-500-300-200.
Under 1100: $500-300-200-100, plaques to first 3, top U900, U700,
Unrated Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $150 in U1100, $300
U1400, $450 U1600, $600 U1800, or $750 U2000. Mixed doubles bonus
sections: $800-400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates
may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra
fee) before 2 pm 8/20; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 5
406-896-2038 by 8/15 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $118, 2-day
$117 mailed by 8/10, $130 online until 2 hours before rd. 1 or at site.
GMs free; $100 deducted from prize. U1400 Section EF: all $30 less
than top 5 sections EF. U1100 Section EF: all $60 less than top 5
sections EF. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org
ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr USCF dues
with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35,
$40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60; not available in
Premier Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm,
Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds.
Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Byes: OK all, limit 2; Premier must commit
before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $119-119, 404-659-6500, request
chess rate, reserve by 8/5 or rate may increase. Special parking rate
$11 (50% off regular rate). Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD
#D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions:
DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, chesstour.info, 347-201-2269. $15
service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com
(online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Saturday 9:30 pm,
enter by 9:15 pm.
AUG. 20, VERMONT
BENNINGTON OPEN IN SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT
4SS, G/60 d5. Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver St., Bennington, VT
05201; 802-442-9051. Two sections. Open, $$G: 200-120, U2050 100,
U1850 100. Under 1650, $$ b/16: 120-80 (no unrated player may win
more than $60), U1450 100, U1250 100, U1000 60-36. Both, EF: $30 if
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AUG. 20-21, MICHIGAN
2016 UP OPEN
Location: Masonic Building, 128 W. Washington St., Marquette, MI
(parking and entrance in rear of building). 5SS, G/115 d5. Entry Fee:
$40. $35 if registered (mail/E-mail) by Aug 18. $20 for Juniors 19 or
under. Prizes: (1st and 2nd GTD) $300 first place, $150 second, others
based on entries. Trophy to top UP resident. Reg.: 9-9:30 Sat. Rounds:
Sat 10:00, 2:30, 7:00, Sun 9:30, 2:00all times EDT. Half-points byes
available in all rounds, but must be requested before registration ends.
HR: Rooms at discounted rates ($58 to $94, depending on number and
size of beds) held until 7/15 under UP Chess Championship at Cedar
Motor Inn, 2523 US Hwy 41 W, Marquette, MI 49855, 906-228-2280.
Info and early entries: Robert John, 315 E. Prospect St., Marquette,
MI 49855, 906-228-8126, rjjjr@chartermi.net.
A Heritage Event!
AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, VIRGINIA
48TH ANNUAL ATLANTIC OPEN
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). Hilton Crystal
City at Washington Reagan National Airport, 2399 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22002 (2/5 mile from Crystal City Metro). $$ 26,000
guaranteed prizes. In 7 sections. Open: $3000-1500-800-400, clear
or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1000-500. FIDE. Under
2100: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300. Under
1700: $1700-800-400-300. Under 1500: $1500-700-400-300. Under
1300: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1000: $600-300-200-100, plaques to
top 3, first U800, U600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best
male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections:
$1000-500-300. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammates
pm 8/27; teams including an unrated cannot win over $300. Unrated
may not win over $200 in U1000, $350 U1300, $500 U1500, $700 U1700,
or $900 U1900; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 5 sections
EF: $125 online at chessaction.com by 8/24, $135 phoned to 406-8962038 by 8/22 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $133, 2-day $132 if check
mailed by 8/17, $140 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. GMs
free; $120 from prize. Under 1300 Section EF: All $30 less than top 5
sections EF. Under 1000 Section EF: All $60 less than top 5 sections
EF. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry $60, not available
in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise
entry- Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $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. Fri 7 pm, 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, Open must commit before rd. 2,
others before rd. 3. HR: $99-99-109, 1-800-HILTONS, 703-418-6800,
reserve by 8/12 or rate may increase. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use
AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Special
parking rate: $13/day. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess,
chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 201-347-2269.
Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entry posted instantly).

AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, INDIANA
11TH ANNUAL INDIANAPOLIS OPEN
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). Crowne
Plaza Indianapolis Airport, 2501 S. High School Rd (off I-465 & Airport
Expwy), Indianapolis, IN 46241. Free parking, free airport shuttle,
free wireless, indoor pool, game room, fitness center. Prizes $$17,000
based on 200 paid entries (re-entries & U1200 count half), minimum
$12,750 (75% each prize) guaranteed. In 4 sections. Open: $20001000-600-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2200/Unr
$1200-600. Under 2000: $1700-900-500-300, top Under 1800 (no unr)
$1000-500. Under 1600: $1500-800-400-300, top Under 1400 (no unr)
$600-300. Under 1200: $700-400-250-150, plaque to first 3, top Under
1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $150
in U1200, $300 U1600, or $500 U2000. Mixed doubles bonus prizes:
best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections:
$600-300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in
different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both
players begin round 2; teams including an unrated limited to $300.
Top 3 sections EF: $108 online at chessaction.com by 8/24, $115
phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/22 (entry only, no questions), 3-day
$113, 2-day $112 mailed by 8/17, all $120 (no checks, credit cards
OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs
free; $90 deducted from prize. Under 1200 Section EF: all $40 less
than above. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise
entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic
$15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25,
Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day
schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 &
3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10
& 3:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before
rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $99-99, 1-800-227-6963, 317-236-7495;
reserve by 8/12 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-3311600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com.
Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY
10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com,
DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chess-
action.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat

9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.
A Heritage Event!
AUG. 27-28, IOWA
62ND IOWA OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP (USCF & FIDE RATED)
IASCA GP SUPER QUALIFIER
5-SS, G/90, i30. Accelerated pairings may be used in Rounds 1-2.
IASCA Super GP Qualifier. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E
9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. Reg.: 8:30am
and ends at 9:30am. Rds.: Sat 10, 2:30, & 7:30; Sun 9:30 & 2:30. EF:
$57 if postmarked before 8/23; $69 at site. IM & GM free-EF deducted
from any prize, Jrs. & Sr. $10 off, $10 off Out of state residents. Prize
Info: Prizes: ($1900 b/65 Top 3 Gtd) 550+T-300-150 U2200, U2000,
U1800, U1600 150/75 each. US Chess Federation (USCF) membership
required. On Site Available. IASCA membership required, ($10 or
Out of State Accepted (OSA). On-Site Available. Send Entry Fee to:
IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245 or
register online at https://onlineregistration.cc Additional Info: USCF
and FIDE Rated!! Byes: Bye available Rounds 1-3 if requested prior to
start of round. Rounds 4-5 only if requested prior to tournament starting.
USCF August 2016 Rating List will be used for pairing purposes. FIDE
rules will be used. Call 319-321-5435 or mcapron243@mchsi.com Directions: Take I-80 to exit 242, go south to 9th street, take a left and
follow to the end of 9th street and you are there! The Marriott Hotel
and Conference Center, Chess rate available, $112 (INCLUDES PARKING)
only until 8/5/16, rates may increase after this date. Pool, restaurant,
more restaurants in walking distance. 319-688- 4000.
A Heritage Event!
SEPT. 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5, NEW YORK
138TH ANNUAL NY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Out of state welcome. 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option in U2100
& below, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd., Albany
12205 (Thruway Exit 24, I-87 north to Wolf Rd, Exit 4). Free parking,
free airport shuttle, indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, many restaurants
nearby. $$G 13,000. In 5 sections. Open: $1500-700-500-300, top
U2300/Unr $800-400. State title & $100 bonus to top NYS resident (both
decided on tiebreak if tied). Under 2100: $1000-500-300-200, top Under
1900 $400-200. Under 1800: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1600 $400200. Under 1500: $700-400-200-100, top Under 1300 $300-150. Under
1200: $400-200-100-50, trophy to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800,
Under 600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female
2-player team combined score among all sections: $600-300. Team
average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections;
teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players begin
round 2; teams including an unrated cannot win over $300. Unrated
may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500 or $500 U1800. Top 3
406-896-2038 by 8/29 (entry only, no questions), 4-day $109, 3-day
$108, 2-day $107 if check mailed by 8/24, all $120 at site, or online
until 2 hours before game. GMs free; $90 deducted from prize. Under
1500 Section EF: All $20 less than top 3 sections EF. Under 1200
Section EF: All $40 less than top 4 sections EF. All: Online entries $7
less to NYSCA members (NYSCA dues $12/yr with 2 issues Empire
Chess or $20/yr with 4 issues; join or renew together with entry.) Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1
year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned
or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry
$60, all sections but Open. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day
schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 &
3:15. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 6 pm, Sun
12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 10 am, rds
Sun 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6, Mon 10 & 3:15, no 2-day schedule in Open. Bye:
all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR:
$102-102, 800-443-8952, 518-458-8444, reserve by 8/25 or rate may
increase. NYSCA meeting 9 am Sun. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD
D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent:
chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803.
$15 service fee for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com
(online entries posted instantly). NYS Blitz Championship Sun 10 pm,
enter by 9:45 pm.
A Heritage Event!
SEPT. 3-5 OR 4-5, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN
38TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OPEN
6-SS, G/100 + 30 second inc. (2-day schedule rds 1-3 G/50 d5 then
merges). Open section FIDE Rated except for fast games in 2-day schedule. Town & Country Hotel, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108.
$$20,000 in Guaranteed Prizes, 6 Sections. Prizes: Open Sec 1st
$2,400-1,600-1,200-900-600-500-400, plus BU2300 $1,000-600; U2200,
U2000, U1800 and U1600 Sections ALL: $1,000-600-400-200; U1400:
$600-400-200-100, plus BU1200 $300-150, Best Unrated $100. Plus
Best Game Prizes: $75-50-25, one reserved for non-open sections. Reg.:
3-day: 8 to 9:30 AM, Sept official rating list used. 2-day: 8 AM to 9 AM
Sunday. Rds.: 3 day: 10 AM & 4 PM Sat, Sun and Mon. 2- day: 9:30
AM, 11:30, 1:30 & 4 PM (merged) Sun, then 10 AM & 4 PM Monday. EF:
$90 Early Bird Special if received by 7/31, $100 from 8/1 to 8/24, $120
after 8/24, or $140 at door. No credit cards at door, checks or cash
only. Special rate of only $75 if U1400 or unrated. Special rate for GMs
and IMs: $20 if registered by 8/26, $40 after 8/26 or $60 late entry at
door. Unrated players are eligible for place prizes only in the Open
Section, or the unrated prize in the U1400. Players who forfeit any round
are subject to a $25 fine! SCCF membership reqd ($18 Adult; $13 Jr or
$3 Jr w/o mag,) for all So Cal residents. Two byes allowed, but must be
requested at least one hour before round, no byes allowed in the last
round. Entries: SDCC, PO Box 120162, San Diego, CA 92112 or enter
online at www.scchess.com. For more info call Chuck Ensey 858- 4328006, or email me at chucnglo@aol.com SCCF Annual Membership
Meeting: Sunday 9 PM. Hotel Rates: Special rate of only $135, 619291-7131, or 1-800-772-8527 if booked by 8/12/16, book ASAP, as rates
may go up and rooms may sell out by mid-August. Large hotel is in the
heart of Mission Valley, close to the airport and attractions such as Sea
World, Legoland, and the San Diego Zoo. The Town and Country Hotel
has 4 restaurants, a pool, a spa and a fitness center. The SCO is a State
Championship Qualifier.

SEPT. 3-5, LOUISIANA
2016 LOUISIANA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
7-SS, G/90 i30. Site: Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel, 901 Airline Dr.,
Kenner, LA 70062, (504) 469-5000. USCF and FIDE Rated using FIDE
rules. EF: $80 if received by 8/28, $90 at site; LCA Memb. required
($15 Adult, $5 Schol.), OSA. Prizes: $4000 b/100, 50% Gtd. One Section:
Open: $1000 + plaque-500-250; U2000: $500-250; U1800: $400-200;
U1600: $350-150; U1300/Unr: $300-100. Reg.: Sat. 9/3, 8:30-9am.
Rds.: Sat.: 9:30-3; Sun.: 9:30-2:30-7:30; Mon.: 9:30-2:30. Business
meeting: Sat. 9/3, 2pm. BYES: Up to three 1/2-pt. byes allowed if
requested prior to final pairing of Rd. 3 (approx. 9am Sunday morning)
and before any full-point bye is awarded. Requesting byes for both
Rounds 6 and 7 is not permitted. HR: $97, (504) 469-5000, ask for chess
rate. State Blitz Championship: Sat. 9/3 (USCF Blitz Rated), 7 RdDouble SS (play each opponent as black and white), G/5 d0. EF: $20 if
received by 8/28, $25 at site; $5 discount if also entering State Championship. LCA Memb. reqd, OSA. Prizes: $400 b/30, 50% Gtd. (one
section) Open: $100 + plaque to top LA resident-50. U2000: $80, U1800:
$70, U1600: $60, U1300: $40 (USCF Regular Ratings Used for Pairings
& Prizes). Blitz Reg.: 7-7:45pm (after second round of state championship).
Rds.: Round 1 at 8pm, other rounds follow each other immediately should end around 11pm. Only three electronic notation devices may
be used in the tournament: Monroi, eNotate, or Plycount, and they must
remain on top of the table at all times. The TD has the right to inspect
your notation device at any time before, during, or after your games.
No other electronic devices of any kind are allowed in the tournament
hall, including lap top computers, PDAs, ipads/ipods, cell phone watches,
headphones, etc., and cell phones must be turned off. Ent/Info: Cajun
Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654, or email
cajunchess@yahoo.com, (504) 208-9596; or enter on line with credit
card at www.cajunchess.com.

SEPT. 23-25 OR 24-25, CONNECTICUT
7TH ANNUAL HARTFORD OPEN
5SS, 40/100, SD/30, d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton
Hartford Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor
Locks, CT 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt 20). Free parking. $5000 guaranteed
prize fund. In 4 sections. Open: $800-400-300, U2210/Unr $300-150.
Under 2010: $500-300-150, top U1810/Unr $300-150. Under 1610:
$400-200-100, top U1410/Unr $200-100. Under 1210: $200-100-50, trophies to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may not win
over $100 in U1210 or $200 in U1610. Mixed doubles: $200-100 bonus
to best male/female combined score among all sections. Team average
must be under 2200; may play in different sections; teams must register
by 2 pm 9/26. Top 3 sections EF: $68 online at chessaction.com by
9/21, $75 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 9/19, 3-day $73, 2-day $72 if
check mailed by 9/14, $80 at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1.
No mailed credit card entries. U1210 Section EF: all $20 less than
above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free,
$60 deducted from prize. Online EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA members.
Re-entry $40; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings
usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with
paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35,
$40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6
pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, 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; must
commit before rd. 2. HR: $104-104, 860-627-5311; reserve by 9/9 or
rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482,
Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted
at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament
Saturday 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

SEPT. 23-25 OR 24-25, FLORIDA
14TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Wyndham
Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., Orlando 32819. Special parking
$5. Prizes $12,500 based on 185 paid entries (re-entries, free entries
& Class E Section count half), $10,000 (80% each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 7 sections. Master (2200/up): $1000-500-300-200, clear or
tiebreak winner $100 bonus. Expert (2000-2199): $1000-500-300-200.
Class A (1800-1999): $1000-500-300-200. Class B (1600-1799): $1000500-300-200. Class C (1400-1599): $800-400-250-150. Class D
(1200-1399): $700-400-250-150. Class E (Under 1200): $400-200-100,
trophies to first 3, top U1000, U800, U600, Unr. Rated players may
play up one section. Unrated may enter A through E, but may not win
over $100 in E, $200 D, $300 C or $500 B. Mixed doubles bonus
sections: $400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates
may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra
fee) before both players begin round 2; teams including an unrated may
not win over $200. Top 6 sections EF: $98 online at chessaction.com
www.uschess.org
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by 9/21, $105 phoned to 406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions) by
9/19, 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 9/14, $120 (no checks, credit
cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. GMs, IMs &
WGMs free; $90 deducted from prize. Class E EF: all $50 less than
above. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise
unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry.
Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15.
Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic
$17. Re-entry $60; not available in Master Section. 3-day schedule:
Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day
schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. All:
Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others
before rd. 3. HR: $103-103-103-103, 1-800-421-8001, 407-351-2420;
AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15
service charge for refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.us, chesstour.com,
chesstour.info, 347-201-2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online
entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Saturday 9:30 pm, enter
by 9:15 pm.

OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, VIRGINIA
3RD ANNUAL WASHINGTON CHESS CONGRESS
Premier Section, 9SS, Oct 5-10, 40/2, SD/30 d10; GM & IM norms possible, FIDE rated, satisfies FIDE requirement that one GM norm be in a
6-day or longer event to obtain the GM title. Other Sections, 7SS, Oct
7-10 or 8-10, 40/2, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rounds 1-2 G/75 d10).
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington,
VA 22202. Free shuttle to/from Reagan International Airport and Crystal
City Metro station (contact hotel for schedule). $25,000 guaranteed
prizes. In 4 sections: Premier: Open to 1900/over USCF or FIDE and all
foreign FIDE rated players. $4000-2000-1000-600-400, clear or tiebreak
first bonus $100, top FIDE Under 2300/Unr $1400-700. Minimum prize
$800 to first 5 foreign GMs to enter online by 9/1 who play all 9 rounds
with no byes, minimum prize $400 to first 5 foreign IMs to enter online
by 9/1 who play all 9 rounds with no byes, minimum prize $300 to the
following who enter online by 9/1 and play all 9 rounds with no byes:
other foreign GMs, all US GMs. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300-200,
top Under 1900 (no Unr) $1200-600. Under 1700: $1700-900-500-300200, top Under 1500 (no Unr) $800-400. Under 1300: $1000-500-300200-100, top Under 1100 (no Unr) $400-200. Prize limits: Unrated (0-3
lifetime games rated) cannot win over $200 in U1300, $400 in U1700, or
$700 in U2100. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2player teamcombined score among all sections: $1000-500. Only first
7 rounds of Premier counted. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee)
before both players begin round 2; teams including an unrated may not
win over $300. Ratings: FIDE ratings used in Premier, USCF October
official in other sections. Unofficial web ratings usually used if otherwise

unrated, Top 3 sections EF: $145 online at chessaction.com by 10/4,
$155 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/3, 5-day $155, 4-day $154, 3-day
$153 if check mailed by 9/26, all $160 at site until 1 hour before rd 1, or
online at chessaction.com until 2 hours before rd 1. U1300 Section: all
EF $60 less than top 3 sections EF. Premier Section GMs, IMs, WGMs,
foreign FMs: free, $140 deducted from prize; no deduction from minimum
prize. Premier Section FIDE rated foreign players: EF $100 less than
top 3 sections EF. Special 1 yr USCF dues with paper magazine if paid
with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22,
Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult
$25, Scholastic $17. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry: $80,
no re-entry from Premier to Premier. 6-day schedule (Premier only):
Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed 7 pm, Thu 12 noon & 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat
11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 5 pm, Mon 10 am. 4-day schedule: Reg.
ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm. Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 5, Mon 10 & 4. 3-day
schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 5, Mon
10 & 4. Byes: OK all; limit 3 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), must commit before rd.
3. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: $101101-111, 703-418-1234, reserve by 9/22 or rate may increase. Special
chess rate valet parking $8/day, with or without guest room. Car
rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car online
at chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803.
Questions: DirectorAt Chess.US, 347-201-2269, www.chesstour.com.
$15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com
A Heritage Event!
OCT. 7-9 OR 8-9, ILLINOIS
25TH ANNUAL MIDWEST CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Westin
Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL
60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94
to Lake Cook Rd. to US-45 south). Free parking. Prizes $20,000 based
on 250 paid entries (re-entries & Under 1100 Section count as half
entries), else in proportion except $16,000 (80% of each prize) minimum
guaranteed. In 7 sections; no unrated allowed in Premier. Premier
(1900/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top
U2300 $800-400. 1700-2099: $1400-700-400-200. 1500-1899: $1400700-400-200. 1300-1699: $1300-700-400-200. 1100-1499: $1200-600400-200. Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1100: $500-300-200100, plaques to top 3, top U900, U700, U500, Unrated. Mixed doubles
bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player teamcombined score among
all sections: $800-400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra
fee) by 2 pm 10/8; teams including an unrated cannot win over $300.
Unrated prize limits: $150 U1100, $300 U1300, $450 1100-1499, $600
1300-1699, $750 1500-1899. Top 6 sections EF: $105 online at chess-
action.com by 10/5, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/3 (entry only,

no questions), 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by 9/28, all $120 at site,
or online until 2 hours before round 1. Under 1100 EF: all $50 less
than above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online or mailed EF
$5 less to ICA members; join/renew at il-chess.org. Unofficial uschess.org
with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35,
$40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $50; not available in
Premier Section. GMs $90 from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri
6 pm, rds. 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; Premier
must commit before rd. 2, others before rd 3. HR: $109-109-109-109,
800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 9/23 or rate may increase.
Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chess
action.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions:
chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge
for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries
posted instantly). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.
Blitz tournament Saturday 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.
Regional
ALABAMA
JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open (LA)
See Nationals.
JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open (LA)
See Grand Prix.
JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open (LA)
See Nationals.
JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 24th annual Southern Open (FL)
See Grand Prix.
JULY 23, Alabama Dual-Rated State Chess Championship
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress (GA)
See Grand Prix.
SEPT. 23-25 OR 24-25, 14th annual Southern Class
Championships (FL)
See Grand Prix.
ARIZONA
JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Womens Open (NV)
See Nationals.
21st annual PACIFIC COAST OPEN
August 12-14 or 13-14, 2016 - $25,000 guaranteed prizes!

6 rounds, Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center: $95 room rates, free parking
6 rounds, 40/100, SD/30, d10 (2day option, rds 1-3 G/45, d10), Ontario
Airport Hotel & Conference Center, 700
N Haven Ave, Ontario CA 91764 (I-10 to
N Haven Ave). Free parking, free airport
shuttle.
Hotel rate: $95-95, 909-980-0400,
reserve by 7/29, may sell out earlier.
$25,000 GUARANTEED PRIZES:
In 6 sections:
Open: $3000-1500-1000-500, clear
or tiebreak win $100 bonus, top Under
2300/Unr $1200-600. FIDE rated, 150
Grand Prix points (enhanced).
Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300.
Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300.
Under 1700: $1800-900-500-300.
Under 1500: $1200-700-400-200.
Under 1250: $800-400-200-100,
plaques to first 3, top Under 1000, Under
800, Unrated.
Unrated limits: U1250 $150, U1500
$300, U1700 $450, U1900 $600.
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Mixed doubles bonus prizes:

best male/female 2-player team
combined score among all sections:
$1000-500-300-200. Must average
under 2200; register (no extra fee) by 2
pm 8/13; teams including an unrated
may not win over $300.
Top 4 sections entry fee: $135
online at chessaction.com by 8/10, 3day $138, 2-day $137 mailed by 8/3,
$150 at site (no checks, credit cards
OK) or online until 2 hrs before round 1.
Under 1500 section entry fee:
All $30 less than top 4 sections fee.
Under 1250 section entry fee:
All $60 less than top 4 sections fee.
USCF membership required. See
TLA or chesstour.com for special rate.
SCCF membership ($18, under 18
$13 with magazine, $3 without)
required for rated So. Cal. residents.
3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am,

rds Fri 12 noon & 6 pm, Sat 12 noon & 6
pm, Sun 10 am & 3:15 pm.
2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 9 am,
rds Sat 10 am, 12:45 pm, 3:15 pm & 6
pm; Sun 10 am & 3:15 pm.
Half-point byes OK all (limit 2);
Open must commit before round 2, other
sections before round 4.
All: Bring set, board, clock if
possible- none supplied. Re-entry (no
Open to Open) $70. Chess Magnet
School Junior Grand Prix pts available.
E n try: chessaction.co m o r
Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY
10803.
Phone entry: see TLA or
chesstour.com. $15 charge for refunds.
Questions: chesstour.com, director@chess.us, 347-201-2269. Advance
entries posted at chessaction. com
Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm,
enter by 9:15 pm.

JUNE 24, Youth Trophy Tournament (NV)
See Nevada.
JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open (NV)
See Nationals.
JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship (NV)
See Nevada.
JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV)
See Nationals.
JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, Ye Olde Pueblo Open and Scholastics
See Grand Prix.
JULY 16, 3rd Annual Prescott Open - a Mini-Swiss Event
3 SS, 30/60, 30/30, d0. Pine Cone Inn, 1245 White Spar Rd., Prescott,
AZ 86303. Sections 8-10 by rating. Prizes: $150 b/8: $100-50. EF: $20
PCC members, $25 others. Free to OTB Masters. Reg.: 9:30-10:15 am.
Rds.: 10:30-1:30-4:30. Ent: Tom Green, 1533 Buttermilk, Prescott, AZ
86305. 740-803-2532, tagreen@owu.edu. W.
AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-S)
See Grand Prix.
JUNE 11, Sacramento Chess4Less Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5)

Rancho Cordova Courtyard Marriott, 11211 Point E Dr., 95670 Trophies:
players w + score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p.
EF: 24, 39 after 6/7. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.
JUNE 26, Bay Area San Ramon Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5)
Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA
94583. Trophies: Players w + score. Sched: Reqrd Check-in 1:30-2p.
Games: 2:15-5p. EF: 29, 44 after 6/22. Info: http://BayArea
Chess.com/signature. W.
JUNE 26, Bay Area San Ramon Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5)
Courtyard Marriott, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583.
Trophies: players w + score. Sched: Reg 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p.
See Nationals.
JULY 2-4, 2016 Sacramento Chess Championship
See Grand Prix.
JULY 3, San Jose Kids Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5)
BACs Office: 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies:
players w + score. Sched: Required Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2-5p.
EF: 29, 44 after 6/30 Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.
JULY 3, San Jose Kids Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5)
BACs Office: 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Trophies:
players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 1:30p. EF:
34, 49 after 6/30. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.
JULY 9, Sacramento Chess4Less Quads (PK-12; 3xG/30 d5)
Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Trophies: players w
+ score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:30-5p. EF: 24, 39
after 7/5. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.

JUNE 11, Sacramento SuperSwiss (4SS, G/61 d5)
Rancho Cordova Courtyard Marriott, 11211 Point E Dr., 95670. Prize:
$600 b/36. 1700+: $150-100, u1900 50. u1700: $150-100, u1600 50.
Jun 16 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds. 9:30-11:50-2:30-5. EF: 45,
Econ 29 1/2 prz., after 6/7 +15, playup +15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 6/1.
Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W.
JUNE 12, Bay Area Fremont Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5)
Fremont Courtyard Marriott, 46100 Landing Pkwy., 94538. Trophies:
Players w + score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p.
JUNE 12, Bay Area Fremont Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5)
JUNE 12, Fremont DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5)
Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% guar.
1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50.
u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Jun 16 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8:30-8:45.
Rds. 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 49, Econ 33 w 1/2 prz. after 6/7 +15, playup
+15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 6/2. Info: BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W.
JUNE 19, Fathers DAY Special: Father & Daughter/Son Championship (PK-12; 5SS, G/30 d5)
BAC Office: 2050 Concord Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131. Special commemorative trophies to players w + score & all teams. Sched: Reg.
9:30-9:45a. Games: 10a - 5p. EF: 44 (Father & child team), 54 after
6/15. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/signature. W.
JUNE 19, Milpitas Luper$wiss (3SS, G/90 d5)
1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% guar.
1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 50-50.
u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Jun 16 Supp & TD disc. Sched: Reg. 9-9:15.
Rds. 9:30-12:50-4:15. EF: 48, Econ 33 w 1/2 prz. after 6/15 +15, playup
+25, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 6/9. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix.
See Nationals.
See Nationals.
JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, Bay Area Chess Championship
See Grand Prix.
See Nevada.
AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 7th annual Central California Open (CA-N)

See Grand Prix.
ARKANSAS
See Nationals.
See Grand Prix.
See Nationals.
JULY 15-17, Kansas Open (KS)
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN
JUNE 11, Foster City LuperSwiss90 (3SS, G/90 d5)
Foster City Courtyard Marriott, 550 Shell Blvd., 94404. Prizes: $1,300
b/50. 60% guar. 1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899:
$200-100, u1600 50-50. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Jun 16 Supp
& TD disc. Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds. 9:30-12:50-4:15. EF: 48, Econ 33 w
1/2 prz. after 6/7 +15, playup +25, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 6/1. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W.

JULY 9, Sacramento SuperSwiss (4SS, G/61 d5)
Courtyard Marriott, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Prize: $600 b36.
1700+: $150-100, u1900 50. u1700: $150-100, u1600 50. Jul 16 Supp
& TD disc. Reg.: 9-9:15. Rds. 9:30 11:50 2:40 5. EF: 45, Econ 29 1/2
prz., after 7/5 +15, playup +15, Rated 2200+ $0 by 7/1. Info:
http://BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W.
JULY 10, Bay Area Fremont Quads (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5)
Players w + score. Sched: Reqrd. Check-in 1:30-2p. Games: 2:15-5p.
JULY 10, Bay Area Fremont Swiss (PK-12; 4SS, G/30 d5)
JULY 10, Fremont DuperSwiss75 (3SS, G/75 d5)
Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Prizes: $1,300 b/50. 60% guar.
1900+: $200-100-100, u2000 50-50. 1500-1899: $200-100, u1600 5050. u1500: $200-100, u1200 50-50. Jun 16 Supp & TD disc. Reg.: 8:30-8:45.
Rds. 9-11:45-2:40. EF: 49, Econ 33 w 1/2 prz. after 7/5 +15, playup
+15, Rtd 2200+ $0 by 7/1. Info: BayAreaChess.com/grandprix. W.
24th annual Southern Open

July 22-24 or 23-24, 2016 - $15,000 guaranteed prizes!
Wyndham Orlando Resort

5 rds, 40/100, SD/30, d10 (2-day
option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10), Wyndham
Orlando Resort, 8001 International
Dr, Orlando FL 32819. Parking $5.
Hotel rates $95-95 with no resort
fee, 800-421-8001, 407-351-2420;
reserve by 7/8 or rate may increase.
Mixed doubles prizes: $800-400

to top 2-player male/female team
combined score among all sections;
team must average under 2200;
register by 2 pm 7/23.
In 4 sections with prizes $15,000

unconditionally guaranteed.
Open Section: $2000-1000-500300, clear or tiebreak win $100, top
U2300/unr $800-400. 120 GPP.
Under 2100 Section: $1500-800400-200, top Under 1900/unr $600300.
Under 1700 Section: $1200-600300-200, top Under 1500 (no unr)
$500-250.
Under 1300 Section: $800-400200-150, top Under 1100 (no unr)
$200-100. Plaque to top U1000,
U800, U600, Unrated.
Unrated prize limits: $100 in
U1300 or $300 in U1700.

online at chessaction.com by 7/20,
$110 phoned to 406-896-2038 (entry
only, no questions) by 7/18, 3-day
$108, 2-day $107 mailed by 7/13,
$120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at
site, or online until 2 hours before
game. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $100
deducted from prize.
Special 1 yr USCF membership
with magazine if paid with entry:
online at chessaction.com, Adult $35,
Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15.
Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40,
Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17.
3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6

pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 5 pm,
Sun 10 am & 3:15 pm.
2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat
10 am, rds. Sat 11 am, 2 pm & 5 pm;
Sun. 10 am & 3:15 pm.
Half point byes OK all (limit 2),
Open must commit before round 2,
others before round 3.
possible- none supplied.
USCF
membership required. Re-entry $60;
not available in Open Section. USCF
Junior Grand Prix points available.
Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600,
D657633, or reserve car online
through chesstour.com.
Entry: www.chessaction.com or
NY 10803. $15 service charge for
refunds. Advance entries will be
posted at chessaction. com (online
entries posted instantly).
www.uschess.org
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AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International (MD)
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 7th annual Central California Open
See Grand Prix.
CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN
THE LOS ANGELES CHESS CLUB
The Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710. *

LACC: www.LAChessClub.com; VCC: www.ValleyChess
Club.com; Contact email: Mick@LAChessClub.com; Saturdays:
10am-10 pm (Beg & Interm. classes + 3 Tournaments). Sundays:
11 am -7 pm (Junior class + 2 Tournaments) Details on our
web site. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm (Advance Lecture). 11514
Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025. (4 blocks W of
405, SW corner of Santa Monica & Butler * 2nd Floor above
Javan Restaurant) Group Classes * Tournaments * Private (1:1)
Lessons. Note: We added a new club in the valley!
Alecs Chess Club
www.alecschessclub.com. 818-220-0257. Tournaments for KIDS on
Saturdays or Sundays 12-4pm weekly. Includes free class! YOUR
FIRST TOURNAMENT IS FREE! (Applies to KIDS Tournaments only)
Tournaments for ADULTS on Saturdays 5-9pm (4 Rounds, G/30 d5).
ADULTS: please connect with us on www.meetup.com/alecschessclub/. Private Classes available by appointment. Located at 4418
Simpson Ave, #5, Valley Village, CA 91607. Please contact Alec with
any questions at alecnspencer@hotmail.com or on our website at
www.alecschessclub.com
JUNE 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, LACC - Every Saturday &
Sunday Chess 4 JRS
8 separate events- 5SS, G/30 d0. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler
LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, No
prize 1/2, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.:
1pm & asap; done by 4; Prizes: Trophies & medals; All players receive
prizes! Parking: Free on streets & BoA. Free healthy refreshments. Info:
(310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or Mick@LAChessClub.com.
JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC - Sat & Sun Nite Blitzathon (BLZ)
4 separate events- 7DSS, G/5/d0 (14 Games). 11514 Santa Monica
Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W of 405. EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb).
Blitz-rated. No prizes $10. GMs free! Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:55,
7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on
streets & BoA. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com

JUNE 4, 6, 25, 26, LACC - Saturday & Sunday G/61
4 separate events- 6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025,
2nd fl. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb; No prizes 1/2; second child 1/2). Reg.:
11-12 noon. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking:
Free at BoA & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.
JUNE 11-12, 2016 Tal Memorial G/61
See Grand Prix.

JUNE 18-19, LACC - June G/90 Open
(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
1/2, spouses/siblings 1/2, new members 1/2, Free new LACC Life
members. Reg.: Sat 10-11:45 am. Rds.: 12, 3 pm each day. Byes: Up
to two 1/2-point byes available. 1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt
byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: Play 1 day & get two 1/2 pt byes- Full
EF. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Info: Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710;
Mick@LAChessClub.com or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free
on streets, BoA, or basement.
See Nationals.
See Nevada.
See Nationals.
See Nevada.
See Nationals.
JULY 2-4, Pacific Southwest Open
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, 21st annual Pacific Coast Open
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
SEPT. 3-5 OR 4-5, 38th Annual Southern California Open
See Grand Prix.
COLORADO
See Nationals.
See Nationals.
See Nevada.
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CONNECTICUT
JUNE 11, 22nd annual Robert Musicant/Donald Yazgoor Memorial Scholastic
5SS, G/30 d0. Norwalk Library, 2nd Flr Auditorium, 1 Belden Ave., Norwalk,
CT 06850. Near Exit 1 from US-7. Open to all players finishing 12th grade
or younger. EF: $10 postmarked by 6/4/16. ALL-$15 after or at door.
Prizes: Trophies to Top 3 overall, Top 3 U-1200/UNR, Top overall in grade
categories K-2, 3-5, 6-8, Top U-1200/UNR in grade categories K-2, 3-5,
6-8. Name of first overall is engraved on the Musicant Cup. Name of first
U-1200/UNR is engraved on the Yazgoor Cup. Both cups are on permanent
display in the Norwalk Library Main Branch Childrens Library. Reg.: 9:159:45 Sat 6/11: Rd. 1-10:00am, others ASAP. Lunchroom facility available
for bag lunch. Pizza/desserts will be provided. Boards and sets will be
provided. Please bring a clock if you have one. For more information
contact: norwalknights@optonline.net. Chks payable to Christopher
Potts, mail to: Christopher Potts, 73 Nursery St., Norwalk, CT 06850.
Include players full name, grade finishing and USCF ID number. Include
SASE for confirmation if wanted. W.
JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open (PA)
See Grand Prix.
JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior (PA)
See Grand Prix.
JULY 10, Connecticut Chess Magazine Summer Picnic
3-SS in 8-man sections by rating. G/90 d5. EF: $60 cash only at site.
Cash Prizes: $240-$80 per 8-man section. Chess Center, 3111 South
St., Coventry, CT 06238. Reg.: 10-10:45am. Rd. 1 - 11am. Rds. 2-3 as
completed. Adv EF: (mail by July 3) $40 check pay to Rob Roy, address
above. http://ConnecticutChess.blogspot.com for map. Free food and
drink. (860) 887-5052, ConnecticutChess@gmail.com.
JULY 16-17, 3rd annual Schenectady Open at Proctors (NY)
See Grand Prix.
JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 21st Annual Bradley Open
See Grand Prix.
JULY 29-31 OR 30-31, 15th annual Manhattan Open (NY)
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 5-7 OR 6-7, 22nd Annual Northeast Open
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open (MA)
See Grand Prix.
SEPT. 23-25 OR 24-25, 7th Annual Hartford Open
See Grand Prix.
DELAWARE
JUNE 25-26, 4th Annual Fourth of July Open Leon Shulman Liberty Cup (NJ)
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 48th annual Atlantic Open (VA)
See Grand Prix.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
See Grand Prix.
OCT. 5-10, 7-10 OR 8-10, 3rd annual Washington Chess
Congress (VA)
See Grand Prix.
FLORIDA
See Nationals.
See Grand Prix.
See Nationals.
JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 24th annual Southern Open
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
Championships
See Grand Prix.
GEORGIA
Georgia Chess - Every Friday Knight Face-Off
3SS, G/30 d5. Georgia Chess Club - Hampton Inn & Suites, 16785 Old
Morris Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30004. Registration: Online $15.00 GCC Members; $20.00 Non-Members. www.GeorgiaChess.Club. Onsite 6:00PM
to 6:45PM $5.00 more. Sections: Open/Reserve (may change at TDs
discretion). Rds.: 7:00, 2nd and 3rd round will start immediately after,
(1/2 point byes available).

See Nationals.
JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, Castle Chess Grand Prix
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Nationals.
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 19-21 OR 20-21, 47th annual Southern Chess Congress
See Grand Prix.
Championships (FL)
See Grand Prix.
HAWAII
See Grand Prix.
IDAHO
JUNE 18-19, Idaho Open
5SS, Time Control: G/120 d5. 2 Sections: Open and Reserve (U1400).
Site: La Quinta Inn & Suites, 7965 W. Emerald St., Boise, ID 83704.
USCF mem req., ICA/OCF/WCF mem req. and can be purchased or
renewed at registration. OSA. EF by 6/13 $30 (U18 & 60+ $25),
Special Family Rate of $60. $5 more for all if received after 6/13.
Email entries OK. Northwest Chess Grand Prix points available! Register
& check in: 8-8:45am 6/20. Rd times: Sat 9am, 1:30pm, 6pm; Sun
9am, 1:30pm. 1/2 pt byes: Max 1, any round. Must commit before
Rd. 2 pairing. Players arriving for round 2 may take a retroactive R1
1/2 pt bye as long as they arrive by 1:15pm. Prizes: $$ b/30; Open:
$200-100-75; Reserve: $100-75-50. HR/ENT/INFO: ICA, www.idahochess association.org. Contact: Jeffrey Roland, 1514 S. Longmont
Ave., Boise, ID 83706. jroland@cableone.net. W.
See Grand Prix.
ILLINOIS
See Nationals.
See Grand Prix.
See Nationals.
JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 11th annual Indianapolis Open (IN)
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 27-28, 62nd Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE
Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier (IA)
See Grand Prix.
OCT. 7-9 OR 8-9, 25th annual Midwest Class Championships
See Grand Prix.
INDIANA
JULY 9-10, 2016 ISCA Class Championships
4/SS, G/120 d5. Crowne Plaza@ Airport, 2501 S. High School Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46241. Ph: 317-244-6861, In 6 Sections: Master/Expert,
A, B, C, D (See Class E below). May play up one class. Sections combined
if necessary. Prizes(50% grntd): $$1700, b/50 paid entries, M/X $250,
$150, A,B,C,D $200, $125, Reg.: 8:30-9:30 Rds: Sat 10-3 & Sun 102:30. EF: $50 if recd by 7/5, $65 on-site. ISCA Memb. reqd, OSA.1 bye
if before RD.2, NO LAST RD. BYES. Ent: 0n-line, indianachess.org or
mail to: Craig Hines, 613 North Park Dr., Evansville, IN 47710, 812-4232996, (cell) 812-618-8700, July ratings used. Class E: July 9th only.
4/SS, G/60 d5. Rds.: 10,12:30, 3, 5. EF: $20, Trophies 1-10 places.
JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, 9th annual Chicago Class (IL)
See Grand Prix.
JULY 30-31, U.S. Open Weekend Swiss
See Grand Prix.
JULY 30-AUG. 7, AUG. 2-7 OR AUG. 4-7, 117th Annual U.S. Open
See Nationals.
AUG. 3, U.S. Open G/15 Championship (QC)
See Nationals.
AUG. 6, U.S. Open Blitz Championship (BLZ)
See Nationals.
AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, Cleveland Open (OH)
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28, 11th annual Indianapolis Open
See Grand Prix.

See Grand Prix.
OCT. 7-9 OR 8-9, 25th annual Midwest Class Championships (IL)
See Grand Prix.
IOWA
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
SEPT. 3-5, 2016 Louisiana State Championship

See Grand Prix.
SEPT. 4, 2016 Louisiana Scholastic Kickoff Championship
4-SS, G/30 d5 (Individuals, no teams). Site: Hilton New Orleans Airport
Hotel, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062. EF: $20 if recd by 8/28, $25
at site. Prizes: Trophies to top 5 in each section; medals to all nontrophy winners. 3 Secs. (all USCF-rated): OPEN, U900, U500/Unr. All
players must have current USCF memberships (may be purchased at
site). Byes: One half-point bye allowed - must commit before start of
Rd. 2. On-site Reg.: Sun. 9/4, 12-12:30pm. Rds.: First Round at 1pm,
other rounds will immed. follow. HR: $97, (504) 469-5000, ask for chess
rate. Ent/Info: Cajun Chess, 12405 Hillary Step Dr., Olive Branch, MS
38654, or email cajunchess@yahoo.com, (504) 208-9596; or enter on
line with credit card at www.cajunchess.com.
Championships (FL)
See Grand Prix.
MAINE
KANSAS
See Grand Prix.
JULY 15-17, Kansas Open
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
KENTUCKY
JULY 9-10, Saco Open

See Grand Prix.
JULY 23-24, 66th New Hampshire Open (NH)
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
MARYLAND
MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENTS

See Nationals.
See Grand Prix.
See Nationals.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
LOUISIANA
JUNE 16-19, 2016 U.S. Senior Open
See Nationals.
JUNE 17-19, 2016 Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open
See Grand Prix.
JUNE 17-19, 2016 U.S. Junior Open
See Nationals.
JULY 9-10, 2016 Paul Morphy Open
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
MCA runs scholastic tournaments (almost every other Saturday

from mid-September to late May) & open tournaments (usually
10+ annually) throughout Maryland. Listings & online registration at www.MDChess.org. Maryland scholastic players
who compete in the Varsity section (which has a floor of 1600)
of a Maryland-Sweet-16 Qualifier can qualify for the $44,000
scholarship to UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore
County) awarded each year.
JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 5th annual Continental Class
Championships (VA)
See Grand Prix.
JUNE 25-26, 4th Annual Fourth of July Open Leon Shulman
Liberty Cup (NJ)
See Grand Prix.
JULY 29-31 OR 30-31, 6th Annual Potomac Open
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 12, 2016 Washington International Blitz (BLZ)
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 13-17, 5th Annual Washington International
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
Congress (VA)
See Grand Prix.
OCT. 8-10, 2016 (57th Annual) U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess
Championship
See Nationals.
4th Annual 4th of July Open,

Leon Shulman Liberty Cup
-XQHJXDUDQWHHGSUL]HV
Trophies Plus Grand Prix 40 (Enhanced) US Chess Junior Grand Prix
5 rounds, G/90 d5, Indian Cultural Center 820 RT 73 S. Marlton, NJ 08053 across from Outback
on RT 73. Philadelphia Metro Area.
In 5 sections: Open Section: $700-400-200, top Under 2300 $300-175.
Under 2100 Section: $600-300-200, top Under 1900 $300-175.
Under 1200 Section: $500-250-150, top Under 1000 - $100.
Entry fee: Online $85 by 6/13 $95 by 6/27, $110 at site. GMs, IMs free; $95 deducted from
prize. Under 1200 Section entry fee: all $15 less than above.
Schedule: Reg ends Saturday 9:45 am, rds. Sat 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 6:00, Sun 10:00 am & 2:00
pm. All: Half point byes OK all, must commit before rd 2. Ratings: June official USCF rating list
used. Contact: dgorman@darsemail.com (703) 989-6867 Registration:
http://www.snjchess.com/shulmancup.htm
Nearby hotels: Days Inn 856-767-7711, Hampton Inn 856-751-1212,Wyndham 856-234-7000
MASSACHUSETTS
JUNE 18, Keene Open (NH)
See New Hampshire.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.

JULY 6, 13, 20, 27, AUG. 3, Harlow B. Daly Memorial
5SS, G/100 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Complex, Fitchburg State University,
67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $10 semi-annual club dues or $1
per game. Reg.: 6:30-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: 1-4, limit
two. Prizes: books to 1st, 2nd, top U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200. Info:
George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, miriling2@aol.com,
978-345-5011. Website: www.wachusettchess.org. Free parking. W.
See Grand Prix.
JULY 23-24, 66th New Hampshire Open (NH)
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 5-7 OR 6-7, 22nd Annual Northeast Open (CT)
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14, 46th annual Continental Open
See Grand Prix.
SEPT. 23-25 OR 24-25, 7th Annual Hartford Open (CT)
See Grand Prix.
MICHIGAN
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 20-21, 2016 UP Open
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
MINNESOTA
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
MISSISSIPPI
See Nationals.
See Grand Prix.
See Nationals.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
Championships (FL)
See Grand Prix.
MISSOURI
See Nationals.
See Grand Prix.
See Nationals.
JUNE 18, 2-on-2 Team Championship
3SS, G/75 d5. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF:
$20 for 2 person team, $10 for 2 person team that are both annual
members of club if registered by 6/17. PF: $350 Unconditionally Guaranteed!! Championship Team-$150, Top Team U3600-$100, Top Team
U3000-$60, Top Team U2600- $40. Reg.: 10-10:45. Rds.: 11, 2, 5. No
1/2 point byes available. No alternates. Match points will be used for
pairing and prize purposes. Unrated Players will be considered 1100
for pairing and prize purposes. Ent: 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis,
MO 63108, or online at saintlouischessclub.org Info: 314-361-CHESS,
info@saintlouischessclub.org.
JUNE 25, 2016 Saturday Night Blitz & Boisterous Bughouse
Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave.,
Saint Louis, MO 63108. BLITZ: 7/SS, G/5 d0. EF: $10. PF: $160 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED!! $50-$40-$30. Top U1800: $20. Top
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U1400/UNR: $10. Biggest Upset: $10. Blitz Ratings will be used as event
is USCF Blitz Rated. Reg: 5-5:45. 1st Round starts @ 6:00 with event
finishing by 8:00. BUGHOUSE (not rated): 5SS, G/5 d0. EF: $10 per
team. Day of event Registration only: 2:00-3:45.1st Place: $60 Top
Scholastic Team: $40. Talking is allowed!!! Event runs 4-5. If teams are
tied for prizes at end of event, tiebreaker games will be played!
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
NEBRASKA
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
NEVADA
Reno Scholastic Chess Quadz
University of Nevada, Reno FH19 PK-College. G/30 d5 Sched: 12:003pm. EF: 10. Weekly event on designated Saturdays. Info: www.chess
kidz.org/quadz.html or chesskidz@chesskidz.org
JUNE 22-23, 2016 U.S. Womens Open
See Nationals.
JUNE 23, Walter Browne Memorial National Open Blitz
Championship (BLZ)
See Grand Prix.
JUNE 24, Youth Trophy Tournament
5-SS, G/25 d5. Westgate Las Vegas Resort. Open to players age 14 &
under. 3 sections: Open, U1000, U700. Trophies top 5 in each section,
top 2 in each 200 point rating group and unrated. Must be 3 players
eligible for each prize to be awarded. EF: $39 by 6/3, $50 later. Reg.:
8:30-9 a.m. Rds.: 10-11:30-1-2:15-3:30. www.VegasChessFestival.com.
JUNE 24-26 OR 25-26, 2016 National Open
See Nationals.
JUNE 25, National Open Saturday Blitz Sectionals (BLZ)
RR G/3 +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. $100-60, 2nd half
$40, in each section of 10-12. EF: $30. REG.: by 9:30 p.m. Rd. 1 at 10
p.m. www.VegasChessFestival.com.
JUNE 25-26, International Youth Championship
6-SS, G/60 d5. Westgate Las Vegas Resort, 3000 Paradise Road, 89109.
In 4 Sections by age: 14 & Under, 14 & Under Reserve (under 1000), 9
& Under, 9 & Under Reserve (under 800). Trophies to top 10 in each
section plus class and team trophies. 1st Place in each section wins a
Computer loaded with valuable Chess Software and hundreds of Videos,
2nd-4th win chess prizes valued at 250-150-100. Unrated players may
not win 1st in Reserve sections. EF: $89 by 6/3, $99 by 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 6/24 6:00 p.m. ($20 by 6/3
$25 later). HR: $69, $89 Friday and Saturday. (800) 732-7117 be sure
to ask for the CHESS rates. ENT: Vegas Chess Festivals, PO Box 90925,
Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or www.VegasChessFestival.com.
JUNE 26, National Open Sunday Blitz Sectionals (BLZ)
7-RR G/3 +2. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. $100-60 in each
section of 8. EF: $30. REG.: by 9:30 p.m. Rd. 1 at 10 p.m. www.VegasChessFestival.com.
JUNE 27, 2016 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC)
See Nationals.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
JUNE 18, Keene Open
4SS, G/60 d5. Congregation Ahavas Achim, 84 Hastings Ave., Keene,
NH 03431. $$ 650 b/30. 3 sections. Open, $$ 150-100, U1900 75. U1750,
$$ 100-50, U1550 25. U1400, $$ 100-50. All, EF: $35 if recd by 6/1 or
$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
okay, limit 2, must commit before round 3. No Unr may win over $50
except in Open. Ent: David Thomas, PO Box 7582, Fitchburg, MA 014207582; 508-904-3476.
JULY 23-24, 66th New Hampshire Open
See Grand Prix.

See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
NEW JERSEY
JUNE 16, 3rd Thursday Quads
3 RR, G/30 d10. Effects Quick/Reg Rating. Quads grouped by Regular
Rating. All the Kings Men Chess & Games Center (Just 18 mins. from
Phila/NJ bridges), 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ. 856-582-8222. Prizes:
$25 1st 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
OK w/$1surcharge. Info: cs@ATKMchessSets.com. Bring a clock!
Championships (VA)
See Grand Prix.
JUNE 18, Central Jersey Chess Tournament
Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 4 rated & 2 unrated
sections. Open, U1200: K-12, 3 rds, G/40 d5. U900, U600: K-12, 4 rds,
G/25 d5. Intermediate (K-6), Beginners (K-2): 4 rds, not rated. Trophies
to 1st-3rd & top school/club team per section, medals to all! $35 prereg online by 6/16. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Rd.1 2:00. njchess.com
JUNE 18, Kings Chess Club Quads
Morning quads and afternoon quads, G/30 d5, Kindergarten-undergraduate (scholastic, youth, and young adult memberships). Bethlehem
Church, 758 Route 10, Randolph, NJ 07869. EF: None. Reg.: 9-9:20 am.,
1st rd. 9:40. Arr. by noon to reg. only for afternoon quads. Medal to
each quad winner. Info: Bethlehem Church 973-366-3434 or Bob McAdams
973-694-3988, rwm@fambright.com.
JUNE 19, Westfield $-Per-Point Octos
3-SS. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF:
$25, $20 members. Prizes per 8-player section: 1st $40, 2nd $20,
$5 per point to all. Register: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00-3:45-5:30
p.m. Info: John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen:
732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and
westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com
JUNE 25, Hamilton Chess Club Quads
3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave.,
Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per
Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. Contact
email: hamiltonchessclub.com. W.
Liberty Cup
See Grand Prix.
15th annual MANHATTAN OPEN
July 29-31 or 30-31, 2016 - Hotel Pennsylvania, NYC
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5 rounds, 40/100, SD/30, d10

(2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10).
Hotel Pennsylvania, 7th Ave &
32nd-33rd St (across from Penn
Station & Madison Square Garden),
New York 10001.
Mixed doubles: best male/female

2-player team combined score
among all sections: $800-400-200.
Must average under 2200; if including
an unrated limited to $300; register at
site (no extra fee) by 2 pm 7/30.
In 6 sections- you face only those

in your section.
Open: $2000-1000-600-400, clear
win or 1st on tiebreak bonus $100, top
U2400/Unr $600-300. FIDE, 120 GPP.
Under 2200: $1500-800-400-200,
top Under 2000/Unr $600-300.
Under 1900: $1500-800-400-200,
top Under 1700 (no unr) $600-300.
Under 1600: $1200-600-300-200,
top Under 1400 (no unr) $500-250.
Under 1300: $800-400-200-100,
top Under 1100 (no unr) $300-150.
Under 1000: $500-250-150-100,
trophy to first 3, top U800, U600, Unr.
Unr limits: U1000 $150, U1300
$300, U1600 $450, U1900 $600.

online at chessaction.com by 7/27, 3day $138, 2-day $137 mailed by 7/20,
$150 (no checks, credit cards OK) at
site or online until 2 hours before rd 1.
Under 1300 Section entry fee: all
$30 less than top 4 sections entry fee.
Under 1000 Section entry fee: all
$60 less than top 4 sections entry fee.
Online entry fee $5 less to NYSCA
members; may join for $12 with entry.
USCF membership required. See
TLA for special dues rates.
3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 6

pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 am & 5 pm, Sun
10 am & 3:15 pm.
2-day schedule: Reg. Sat. to 10

am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15.
Byes OK all, limit 2; Open must
commit before rd 2, other before rd 3.
possible- none supplied. Unofficial web
ratings usually used if otherwise unr.
Hotel rates: $139-159-169 plus
$15/night facility fee, 1-800-223-8585
or use link at chesstour.com, reserve
by 7/8 or rate may increase. Facility
fee includes wifi, unlimited calls, use of
Ballys Total Fitness next door.
NY 10803. Phoned entry: see TLA.
Refunds, $15 charge. Questions:
chesstour.com,
347-201-2269,
director@chess.us.
Entries posted at chessaction.
com (online entries posted instantly).
Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm,
enter by 9:15 pm.

JUNE 26, Westfield G/60 Quads
3-RR. Correction: G/55 d5 not G/40 d5 as previously published. Westfield
Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes:
$60 to first in each section. Register: 11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Rounds:
12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358,
www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com
See Grand Prix.
JULY 1, 2, 3, World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
JULY 3, Westfield G/45 Quads
3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25,
$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
westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-2191358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com
JULY 3, World Open G/10 Championship (QC) (PA)
See Grand Prix.
JULY 4, World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ) (PA)
See Grand Prix.
JULY 5-7, 5th annual World Open Womens Championship (PA)
See Grand Prix.
JULY 5-7, World Open Under 2100 (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International (PA)
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Pennsylvania.
JULY 9-10, 8th annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
JULY 17, Westfield Summer Scholastic
Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12. 3 Sections:
Open, U1250, U750. Open: 3-SS. G/40 d5. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30
p.m. U1250 & U750: 4-SS. G/25 d5. Rounds: 2:00, 3:15, 4:30, 5:45
p.m. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 in each section.
Tiebreaks used. See USCF Rule 34E. Register: 1:15-2:00 p.m. Information: John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen:
732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and
westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com
See Grand Prix.
JULY 29-31 OR 30-31, 6th Annual Potomac Open (MD)
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 7, Westfield G/60 Quads
$20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 11:45 a.m.-
Schenectady Open
at Proctors
July 16-17
Proctors Theatre
$2000 GUARANTEED PRIZES

See Grand Prix for details.
12:20 p.m. Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan
westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358,
www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 14, Westfield G/45 Quads
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
Congress (VA)
See Grand Prix.
NEW MEXICO
JUNE 18-19, Albuquerque/Rio Rancho Open

Hotel Cascada, 2500 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. 5 Rds.
SS: G/90 d10. Rds.: 9, 1:30, 5:30 Sat & 9, 1:30 Sunday. One 1/2 point
bye available if declared in writing to Chief TD before the 1st Rd is
paired. Sect./EF: Open $40, Reserve U/1800 $35, Fischer U/1500 $30,
Marshall U/1200 $25. $$ based on EFs and the number of players per
section. Unrated eligible for 50% of cash prize except in Open section.
There will also be a Morphy Section for those rated under 1100. EF$15
4 rds. SS G/45 d0; Rds. Sat. only 9:00, 11:00, 1:30 & 3:30. Non-cash
prizes to top finishers. Send entries to NMCO, P. O. Box 4215, Albuquerque, NM 87196. Entries must be received by NMCO with payment
of EFs by midnight Thursday June 16, 2016. Go to nmchess.org for entry
forms and more information. Payment by PayPal allowed. Must be prepared to provide evidence of current USCF registration. Renewals and
new membership applications will NOT be received at site on day
of tournament. Go to uschess.org. On site registration ends at 8:15
Saturday June 18. All entries received after midnight June 16, 2016
will incur a $10 late fee ($5 for Morphy)which must be paid prior to
being paired for play. NO EXCEPTIONS. Those who are not at the site
standing in line to be registered by 8:15 Saturday, June 18, 2016 cannot
be guaranteed a first round match.
See Grand Prix.
NEW YORK
JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2nd Long Island CC June Open

5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East
Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $100-80. Top U2000, U-1500/unr. $50 ea. EF(cash only): $35. Non-LICC members
+$10. UNRATED FREE! Reg.: 7:15 7:30 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30
PM ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-5. Skittles rm. Info: www.lichessclub.com.
JUNE 10-12, Can-Am International Chess Tournament
See Grand Prix.
JUNE 13, 20, 27, JULY 4, 11, 18, Marshall FIDE Mondays/U1800
6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE
Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100. U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25)
$200-150-100. U1500: $100-50. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:156:45pm. Rd: 7pm each Mon. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. 23 W.
JUNE 16, Marshall Thursday Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF:
JUNE 17, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ)
See Grand Prix.
Championships (VA)
See Grand Prix.
JUNE 18, Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1700)
4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2300:
$75, U2000: $75. U1700 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40,
MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:457pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.
23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
JUNE 19, First Proctors - Schenectady Third Sunday Swiss
Historic Proctors Theater - Capital Districts New Chess Venue! 432
State St., Schenectady, NY. 3SS, G/60 d5. EF: 12.50 by mail before 6/15,
$15 on-site, $7.50 U18. In 3 sections: Open, U1800, U1550, may be
combined based on entries $$: 260 b/25 Open $75-40, U1800 $50-30,
U1550 $40-25. Reg.: 10:15- 10:45 A.M. Rds.: 11-1:30-4. ENT: Checks
payable to Peter Henner, 60 Scutt Rd., Feura Bush, NY 12067. INFO:
peter@peterhenner.com.
JUNE 19, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1500)
$75, U1800: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40,
MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg:. 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-
5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.

23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
JUNE 21, Marshall Masters
See Grand Prix.
JUNE 22-26, 9th New York International - Championship Section

9-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30. Only open to players currently rated 2000+
(USCF or FIDE). FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes. FIDE rated.
Prizes $9,000 unconditionally guaranteed! $4000-2000-1000, U2400
FIDE: $1000-500, U2300 FIDE $500. Entry Fee: $200. Players not rated
USCF or FIDE over 2200: $300. GMs/Foreign IMs: Free. Local IMs:
$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.
7pm, Thurs. Sun. 11am & 6pm. Byes: 2 byes available, must commit
before round 3; limit 1 bye in rounds 8-9. FIDE GM/IM norms possible;
must play all rounds. Last year 1 norm was achieved! Playing site: The
historic Marshall Chess Club. Registration: Call MCC with credit card,
mail check, or online. Limited to 70 players! Register early! 23 W.
JUNE 25-26, 4th Annual Fourth of July Open Leon Shulman Liberty
Cup (NJ)
See Grand Prix.
JUNE 26, 66th Binghamton Open

4SS, G/65 d5. Prizes: $300 b/24. Open-$100-$60-$30; Reserve-$50$40-$20 (U1700). EF: Open $25, Reserve $20 (U1700). Cash only on
site. Schedule: Registration 8:45-9:15 AM. Rounds: 9:30-12Noon-2:304:45. Entry: payable to: Cordiscos Corner Store, 308 Chenango St.,
Binghamton, NY 13901, (607) 772-8782, cordiscos@stny.rr.com.
JUNE 29, JULY 6, 13, 20, 27, AUG. 3, Marshall Weekly

Wednesdays
6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. U2000: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100.
U1700: $100. U1400: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100. U1100: $100. EF: $60,
MCC Mbrs $40. Reg:. 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Limit two
byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St.,
NYC. 212-477-3716.
JUNE 30, Marshall Thursday Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF:
See Grand Prix.
JUNE 30, JULY 7, 14, 21, 28, AUG. 4, Marshall Thursday Open
6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150, U2100: $100. U1800: $100.
EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg:. 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs.
Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W.
10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
JULY 1, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs
$20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for
round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W.
10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
JULY 1, 2, 3, World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
JULY 1-3, Marshall Weekend FIDE

Note round time changes from what appeared in CL. 5-SS, 40/90 SD/30
+30. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25): $250-125. U2200: $125; U1900 $100. EF:
$60, MCC Mbrs $40. GMs Free. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start.
Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12pm & 5:30pm. Max 2 byes, request at entry.
www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Queens July Open
See Grand Prix.
JULY 2, Marshall Morning U1700 Action
$20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9am-10:15-11:30-12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St.,
NYC. 212-477-3716.
JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tournaments!
3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585442-2430. 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. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5,
every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5.
JULY 3, Marshall Morning Action!
$20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St.,
NYC. 212-477-3716.
JULY 3, World Open G/10 Championship (QC) (PA)
See Grand Prix.
JULY 4, Marshall Independence Day Madness!
6-SS, G/25 d5. ($525 b/25) $200-100. U2300: $75, U2000: $75, U1700:
$75. EF: $50, MCC Mbrs $30. GMs Free. Reg.: 10:15-10:45am. Rds.:
11am-12:15-1:30-3:00-4:15-5:30pm. 2 byes available, request at entry.
www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
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See Pennsylvania.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
JULY 6, 13, 20, 27, Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed
Night Chess!
Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221
Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members
$3. Reg.: 6:30-7:20 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org.
JULY 7, Marshall Thursday Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF:
JULY 7, 14, 21, 28, 6th LICC Summer Open

4SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East
Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $95-70. Top U-2000,
U-1500/unr. $55 ea. EF(cash only): $30. Non-LICC members +$10.
UNRATED FREE! Reg.: 7:15 7:30 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea.
Thursday. 2 byes 1-4. Skittles rm. Info: www.lichessclub.com.
JULY 8, Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ)
9-SS, G/3 +2. ($500 b/35): $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000,
U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30,
MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:108:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. Blitz rated.
23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.
See Pennsylvania.
JULY 9, Marshall Morning U1800 Action
NYC. 212-477-3716.
JULY 9, Marshall Saturday G/60 Open
4-SS, G/55 d5. Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2400: $75, U2100: $75.
EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 122:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St.,
NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.
See Pennsylvania.
JULY 10, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1600)
$75, U1900: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1300: $75. EF: $40,
MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:005:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.
23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
JULY 11, 18, 25, 33rd Nassau Senior
3SS, 40/80 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola.
Open to born before 7/26/66. EF: $10 by 7/8, $17 at site, non-memb
$9 more. Trophies to top 3. Bye 1-3. Reg. to 7:15 PM. captnhal@optonline.net. Rds.: 7:15 each Mon. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr.,
Sayville, NY 11782.
JULY 11, 18, 25, 76th Nassau Action
See Grand Prix.
JULY 14, Marshall U2400 Action
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. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th
St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
JULY 15-17, 16-17 OR 17, Marshall Monthly U2300

Note round time changes from what appeared in CL. 5-SS, 40/90 SD30
+30. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. $800 Gtd: $300-150100. U2100: $125; U1800 $125. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: Ends 15
min before round start. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 &
5:30pm. 2-day: Sat. 11:00am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3-day in round
2. 1-day: Sun. 9-10:10-11:20am (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Max
two byes, request at entry. SIDE EVENT: July 15, Marshall Progressive
Chess Tournament! 5-SS, G/15 +30. Scottish Progressive Chess
Rules. Not rated. ($450 b/35 players): $200-100, top U2200/unr &
U1900 team average: $75. USCF regular rating used for pairings &
prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs & GMs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 77:40-8:20-9-9:40pm. Max one bye, request at entry. www.marshall
chessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
JULY 16, Marshall Saturday U1800
4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC
Mbrs $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. One bye
available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th
St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
JULY 16-17, 3rd annual Schenectady Open at Proctors
See Grand Prix.
JULY 19, Marshall Masters
See Grand Prix.
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF:
68
JULY 22, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action!

10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
JULY 23, Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1700)
$75, U2000: $75. U1700 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40,
MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:457pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.
23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
JULY 24, Marshall Scholastic Action! (3 Rounds)
3-SS, G/25 d5. Open to youth K-12. ($225 b/25): $100-50, U1000: $75.
EF: $30, MCC Mbrs: $15. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:10-11:20am. No
byes. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
$75, U1800: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40,
MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 12:15-12:45pm. Rds.: 1-2:45-5:006:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.
23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
JULY 25, AUG. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Marshall FIDE Mondays/U1800

6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE
Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100. U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25)
$200-150-100. U1500: $100-50. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:156:45pm. 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:
JULY 29, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ)
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
JULY 29-31 OR 30-31, 15th annual Manhattan Open
See Grand Prix.
JULY 30, Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1800)
$75, U2100: $75. U1800 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40,
MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg:. 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:457pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.
23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
$75, U1900: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1300: $75. EF: $40,
MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:005:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.
23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
AUG. 4, Marshall Thursday Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF:
AUG. 5, Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action!
10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 5-7, Marshall Weekend FIDE

5-SS, 40/90 SD/30 +30. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25): $250-125. U2200:
$125; U1900 $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. GMs Free. Reg.: Ends 15
min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12pm & 5:30pm.
Max 2 byes, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th
St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
AUG. 6, Marshall Morning U1700 Action
$20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9am-10:15-11:30-12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St.,
NYC. 212-477-3716.
AUG. 7, Marshall Morning Action! (4 Rounds)
NYC. 212-477-3716.
AUG. 10, 17, 24, 31, SEPT. 7, 14, Marshall Weekly Wednesdays
6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. U2000: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100.
U1700: $100. U1400: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100. U1100: $100. EF: $60,
MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Limit two
byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St.,
NYC. 212-477-3716.
AUG. 11, Marshall U2400 Action
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.: 6:156:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only.
Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC.
212-477-3716.

See Grand Prix.
AUG. 11, 18, 25, SEPT. 1, 8, 15, Marshall Thursday Open

6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150, U2100: $100. U1800: $100.
EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs.
Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W.
10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
AUG. 12, Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ)
9-SS, G/3 +2. ($500 b/35): $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000,
U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30,
MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:108:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. Blitz rated.
23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 13, Marshall Morning U1800 Action
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.: 9-10:15-11:30am12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC.
212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.
AUG. 13, Marshall Saturday G/60 Open
4-SS, G/55 d5. Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2400: $75, U2100: $75.
EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 122:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St.,
NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 14, Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1600)
$75, U1900: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1300: $75. EF: $40,
MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg:. 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:005:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.
23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
AUG. 20, Bennington Open in Southwestern Vermont (VT)
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
SEPT. 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5, 138th annual NY State Championship
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
Congress (VA)
See Grand Prix.
NORTH CAROLINA
See Nationals.
See Grand Prix.
See Nationals.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
Championships (FL)
See Grand Prix.
OHIO
JUNE 17, DCC Friday Nite Quick #20 (QC)
4SS, G/24, increment 5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH.
Rds.: 7:30/8:30/9:30/10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF:
$14 ($10 DCC mbr). Info: DCC.18W5@sbcglobal.net/, 937-461-6283.
JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, 2016 Columbus Open
See Grand Prix.
JUNE 24, DCC Friday Nite Quick #21 (QC)
JUNE 25, Cincy Tornado - 3rd Annual Emotional Chess
Always Last Saturday of Month. 2 Sections: OPEN & Under 1600. 4SS, G/60 d5. Reg. ends 9:45am. 1st Round: 10am. EF: $33 if paid
online/$38 at site. OGPrix Event/OCA deduct $3. Masters above 2200
EF only $20. Open b/15: $150-$75; Class Prizes based on entries. Master
Bounty Prize: Best Upset against 1# Rated Master pays $100 for
win/$50 draw. $100 for perfect score to 1# Rated Master. UNDER
1600 b/15: $150-$75; Class Prizes based on entries. First Baptist Church,
11195 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45218. HOT FOOD. CHESS VENDOR
ON SITE. Email: info@chessearth.com. www.chessearth.com.
JULY 1, DCC Friday Nite Quick #22 (QC)

JULY 8, DCC Friday Nite Quick #23 (QC)
JULY 9, Toledo July Swiss

Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo
Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington
Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF:
$20 by 7/7, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes:
$360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James
Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450.
See Grand Prix.
JULY 15-17 OR 16-17, Second Annual Aviator Open Chess
Tournament (Part of Dayton Master Chess Festival)
See Grand Prix.
JULY 17, X-15 Blitz (BLZ) (Part of Dayton Masters Chess Festival)
(Its June 2015 & the X-15 still has the official world record for the
highest speed ever reached by a manned, powered aircraft. Its maximum
speed was 4,520 miles per hour (7,274 km/h), or Mach 6.72 in October
1967.) G/5, no delay, no increment. Prizes $350 b/20. 1-$200, 2$100, 3-$50. Rated Blitz at Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton,
OH 45402. Number of rounds & SS or RR determined by number of
entries. Registration ends 1:00pm Sunday Round 1 begins 1:30
p.m. EF: $25. Register at site on Fri, Sat, or Sun. Info: DCC.18W5@sbcglobal.net, 937-461-6283.
JULY 18-22, Dayton Masters - Futurity A RR - Futurity B RR

Three Sections: Dayton Masters RR- GM/IM Norms possible. Norm
seekers $200 fee, contact Riley Driver at rileyddriver@sbcglobal.net to
play. 9-RR, limit 10 players, 40/90, SD/30, +30incr. Dayton Chess Club,
18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Opening Ceremony: Mon 11:00 a.m. Rds.: Mon
12:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., Tue-Wed-Thr 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m., Fri 10:00
a.m. Closing Ceremony: Fri 5:00 p.m. Prizes: $4000-3000-2000. Futurity
A RR & Futurity B RR- (same times & controls as above). Futurity A
RR: Limit 10 players. EF: FIDE Masters free, all others $100, must be
rated over 2000 USCF. Winner obtains an invite to the 2017 Dayton
Masters RR. Prizes $500-400-300. Futurity B RR: Limit 10 players. EF:
FIDE rated $100, all others $125. Minimum USCF A rating (B rated players
considered) required. Prizes $400-300-200. For more information or to
register go to DaytonMastersChessFestival.com. Questions contact Riley
Driver at rileyddriver@sbcglobal.net. Hotel Info soon to be announced.
AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14, Cleveland Open
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 13, Toledo August Swiss

Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5. The University of Toledo
Health Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington
Ave., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF:
$20 by 8/11, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes:
$360 b/20, $100-50, 1st A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James
Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
SEPT. 10-11, Golden Buckeye Senior & Adult Open

Salt Fork State Park Lodge, Cambridge. Players age 18 & up from any
state welcome. A relaxed schedule, intimate atmosphere, rustic secluded
venue, and natural surroundings will make for a memorable weekend!
3 sections Senior (age 50+), Younguns (18-49), Mixed U1600 (18 &
up). Format 5SS, Rnds. 1-3 G/75 d10, Rnds. 4-5 G/90 d10. Reg.: Sat
9:30-10:15. Rnds.: 10:30-2:30-6:30 Sun 9:30-2. EF: $40 thru 8/29 then
$50; OCA members $2 less. Trophy prizes, 1st place OH resident is
2016 OH Sr Champ! Fellowship of the King group rate $109/night plus
pet-friendly cabins, 800-ATA-PARK, reserve early! More info: neilley.com/
chess, grant@neilley.com, or 740-314-1102.
See Grand Prix.
OKLAHOMA
See Nationals.
See Grand Prix.
See Nationals.
See Grand Prix.

See Grand Prix.
PENNSYLVANIA
Every Friday - LVCA 7 & 9pm Blitz Events Open/U1200 (BLZ)
(Closed 10/7)
8SS, G/5 d2. St. Timothys Lutheran Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown,
PA 18104. EF: $5, Prizes: Open and U1200, Minimum 50% Returned.
1st-70%, 2nd-30% AND will ADD PRIZES if 12 or more players per
section, FREE Coffee For All Entrants. REG.: Ends 6:55pm, Cash on site
only. RDS.:7 pm, then ASAP. On Site: 484-866-3045 or bdavis@lehighvalleychessclub.org,www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/
MasterMinds Scholastic Summer League
Info at www.mastermindschess.org.
MLC & G Sunday Quads
3RR, Game/60 d5. Main Line Chess and Games, 7 South Valley Rd.,
Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 12pm. Rds.: 12:15,
2:30, 4:45 Info: mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com
North Penn Chess Club
Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. See www.northpennchessclub.org
for schedules & info or 215-699-8418.
JUNE 5, Sunday Chess in Jasper Park and Picnic (3 events)
Emmaus, PA (BLZ)
(3) 5-SS events, G/7 d3. Jasper Park Pavillion, 4960 Vera Cruz Rd.
North, Emmaus, PA 18049. EF: $10 Cash each event, No adv ent. Prizes:
Min. 50% Rtd. based on paid entries. 1st-60%, 2nd-30%, 3rd-10% AND
ADD if 12 or more players Top U1600- $15, Top U1000 - $15, more
based on pd. Picnic:11am-dusk. Reg Ends: 1, 3, 5 pm for each event.
Event: Rd-1: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm each. Info: 484-866-3045, bdavis@lehighvalleychessclub.org, www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/.
Championships (VA)
See Grand Prix.
A Heritage Event!
JUNE 18, 46th Fred Thompson Memorial

4-SS, G/30 d5. Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5604 Solway St., Suite 209, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. 4 Sections. Championship: Plaques to 1st-3rd, top
U2000. Under 1900: Open to 1899 & under. Plaques to 1st-2nd, top
U1700. Under 1500: Open to 1499 & under. Plaques to 1st-2nd, top
U1300. Scholastic: Open to grades K-12 rated under 1100. Plaques to
1st-4th. Book prize to top upset. ALL: EF: $25 postmarked by 6/11, $30
after and at site, $5 discount to PCC members. $15 fee to play up a
section. Tiebreaks: As specified in US Chess Rule 34E; then Armageddon
game if necessary. Reg.: 9:00am-9:45am. Entrants after 9:45 may have
to take a bye in round 1. Rds.: 10:00-11:45-2:15-4:00. Byes: Max one
1/2-pt bye; must be declared before Rd. 2 pairings are made. ENT:
PCC, c/o Thompson Memorial, 5604 Solway St., Suite 209, Pittsburgh,
PA 15217. Make checks to Pittsburgh Chess Club. 412-421-1881.
pccinfo@pittsburghcc.org. www.pittsburghcc.org. W.
Liberty Cup (NJ)
See Grand Prix.
JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4, 44th Annual World Open
See Grand Prix.
JULY 1, 2, 3, World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ)
3 separate tournaments at Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World
Open). Each is a 4-SS, double round (8 games), G/5 d0. Prizes $$300
guaranteed: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20,
at site only, no checks. Reg.: ends 1:45 pm, rds. 2, 2:45, 3:15, 3:45.
One pair of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated
(will not affect regular ratings), but higher of regular or blitz used for
pairings & prizes.
JULY 3, World Open G/10 Championship (QC)
See Grand Prix.
JULY 4, World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ)
See Grand Prix.
JULY 5-7, 5th annual World Open Womens Championship
See Grand Prix.
JULY 5-7, World Open Under 2100

5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World
Open). Open to under 2100 or unrated. Prizes $$500 guaranteed: $200100, U1800 $110, U1500/Unr $90. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. Reg.
ends 5 pm 7/5, rds. Tue 6 pm, Wed 11 & 6, Thu 9 & 2. One half point
bye allowed if U1500/Unr, otherwise two byes allowed; must commit
before rd. 2. Ent: at site.
JULY 5-10, 10th annual Philadelphia International
See Grand Prix.
JULY 6-10 OR 8-10, World Open Senior
See Grand Prix.
OREGON
See Nationals.
See Nationals.
See Nevada.
See Nationals.
JULY 8-10, World Open Under 2300

5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World
Open). Open to under 2300 or unrated. Prizes $$500 guaranteed: $200100, U2000 $110, U1600/Unr $90. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. Reg.
ends 5 pm 7/8, rds. Fri 6 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 4:15. One half point
bye allowed if U1600/Unr, otherwise two byes allowed; must commit
before rd. 2. Ent: at site.
JULY 9, MasterMinds CC Quads
Lenfest Center, 3890 N. 10th St., Philadelphia, PA 19140. Quads: 3RR,
G/85 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM. Rds.: 9:30, 1, 4.
Info: mastermindschess.org or brad@mastermindschess.org.
JULY 9, W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads

Our 27th year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S.
Walnut St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am.
Rds.: 9:40, 1:00, 4:00. Info: WCCC1975@gmail.com.
JULY 9-10, 8th annual World Open Under 13 Championship

6SS, G/60 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for
location, rates). Open to all born after 7/10/03. In 4 sections. Open
Section: Trophies to top 10, 1st C, Under 1400/Unr; free entry in all
CCA tournaments 7/15/16-12/31/16 to 1st. Under 1400 Section: Trophies to top 10, 1st Under 1200, Unrated; free entry in all CCA
tournaments 7/15/16-9/30/16 to 1st. Under 1000 Section: Trophies
to top 10, 1st Under 800, Unrated; free entry in all CCA tournaments
7/15/16-9/30/16 to 1st. Under 600 Section: Trophies to top 10, 1st
Under 400, top 3 Unrated; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/15/169/30/16 to 1st. EF: $42 online at chessaction.com by 7/7, $45 mailed
by 6/15, $50 at site. US Chess membership required. Special 1 year
dues with magazine: Online with entry, $22 with Chess Life, $15 with
Chess Life for Kids. Mailed or at site, $25 with Chess Life, $17 with
Chess Life for kids. Reg. 7/9 to 10 am, rds. Sat. 11-2-5, Sun. 10-1-4. Up
to 2 half point byes allowed, must commit before rd. 3. Ent:
chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803.
Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds.
A Heritage Event!
JULY 23-24, 47th Susquehanna Valley Open

Honeysuckle Student Apts., 111 Honeysuckle Ct., Bloomsburg, PA 17815.
5 SS - G/85 d5. EF: $29 received by July 21, $40 later. Two Sections:
Open/Under 1800, $ (Total Prize Fund = $750 b/40): Open: 250 125,
U2000 75; U1800: 150 100 - 50. Free lunch Saturday and Sunday!
Prizes may be increased if over 40 entries, seating may be limited.
Reg.: 9 9:30 am. Rds.: 10 am 1:30 pm 5 pm, 10 am 1:30 pm.
Byes: 1 available if requested before Rd. 2. Housing: $50 for one night,
$90 for Fri & Sat for housing and sign up contact Sam Lamonto, 717580-7492, slamdk57@gmail.com. Send Entries: SVO C/O Sam Lamonto,
1408 Walnut St., Camp Hill, PA 17011.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 6, 2016 PA State Game/45 Championship
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
SEPT. 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5, 138th annual NY State Championship (NY)
See Grand Prix.
Congress (VA)
See Grand Prix.
RHODE ISLAND
JUNE 11, SENECA Summer Quad
3RR, G/60 d5. 100 Midway Rd., Cranston, RI 02920. In basement of
Garden City Offices across from Joseph Bank store. EF: $25 EF. Prizes:
$50 first each Quad. REG. ONLINE at: www.senecachess.org. Reg.: 99:45, Rd.1 at 10:00 then ASAP. Info: benswiszcz@yahoo.com (401)
473-8119. NOTE: Limited to the first 24 entrants.
See Grand Prix.
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SOUTH CAROLINA
See Nationals.
See Grand Prix.
See Nationals.
JUNE 17-19 OR 18-19, South Carolina Open 2016
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
Championships (FL)
See Grand Prix.
SOUTH DAKOTA
See Grand Prix.
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TENNESSEE
See Nationals.
See Grand Prix.
See Nationals.
JULY 9-10, 2016 U.S. Amateur Championship - South
See Nationals.
JULY 16, 2016 Clinton Pearson Jr. Memorial Open
Cumberland Co. Community Complex, 1398 Livingston Rd., Crossville,
TN 38555. $420 guaranteed prize fund. In 2 Sections, Open: 4SS, G/60
d5, $$: $75. 30-X,A,B,C,D/ Below. Amateur U1200: 4SS, G/60 d5, $$:
$75. 30-F,G,H/Below,UNR UNR eligible for unrated prize only. ALL: EF:
$15 if mailed by 7/11, $20 at site. Memb. Reqd: TCA $10 TN residents
only. ENT: Harry D. Sabine, P. O. Box 381, Crossville, TN 38557. INFO:
www. cumberlandcountychess.org or Susan at 931-287-3765. W.
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 6, John Hurt Memorial Open 13
5SS - G/50 d5. Site: Hyatt Place Memphis - Wolfchase Galleria - 7905
Giacosa Pl., Memphis, TN 38133.Tel: +1 901 371 0010. Registration:
08/06 7:30am to 8:45am. Rounds: 9am, 11am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 6pm.
Entry Fee: $25 by 7/30; $35 at site. MCC members $25 anytime. Prizes:
1st, 2nd, 3rd, Top U1600. 75% of entry fees returned (1st: 30%, 2nd:
20%, 3rd: 15%, Top U1600: 10%). gpylant@gmail.com; Online entries:
www.memphischess.com. Send mail entries to: MCC, P.O. Box 17864,
Memphis, TN 38187.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
Championships (FL)
See Grand Prix.
TEXAS
See Nationals.
See Grand Prix.
See Nationals.
See Nationals.
See Nationals.
See Nevada.
See Nationals.
JULY 1-3, 3rd Austin Chess Club Summer Open
See Grand Prix.
JULY 22-24 OR 23-24, 2016 Houston Chess Festival
See Grand Prix.
JULY 30-31, San Antonio City Championship

See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
UTAH
Club 84065
See www.chessprep.org for club activities.
See Nationals.
See Nevada.
See Nationals.
See Nevada.
See Nationals.
See Grand Prix.
VERMONT
JUNE 18, Keene Open (NH)
See New Hampshire.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 20, Bennington Open in Southwestern Vermont
See Grand Prix.
SEPT. 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5, 138th annual NY State Championship (NY)
See Grand Prix.
VIRGINIA
Championships
See Grand Prix.
,Liberty Cup (NJ)
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
See Pennsylvania.
See Grand Prix.
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PROBLEM I. 36. ... Qxf4! 37. gxf4 Ne3+ wins a

piece. PROBLEM II. Dont take credit for 85. Rc8!
unless you saw that 85. ... Kh7 86. Rxf8? Rxd5+!
87. Kxd5? is stalemate. White wins with 86. Kd6
Ra5 87. Bc4. PROBLEM III. Fastest is 38. ... Qe7!
with the idea of Qe5-h2 mate. After 39. g3 Rxf3
White can resign. PROBLEM IV. 25. ... Qc4 is good
but 25. ... Rd7! is fastest (26. Qc5 Rc7). PROBLEM
V. 35. ... Be5! 36. Qe4 Qh3! kills (37. Kxg1 Bh2+
38. Kh1 Bg3+ 39. Kg1 Qh2+ and mates). No better
is 36. Rc8+ Kg7!. PROBLEM VI. 32. Nf6+ Kh8 33.
Rd8! threatens 34. Rxf8 mate but also 34. Qg6!.
For example, 33. ... Rf7 34. Qg6 gxf6 35. Qxf7 and
mates, or 33. ... Rc7 34. Qg6 gxf6 35. Qxf6+ Kg8
36. Rxf8+ Qxf8 37. Rd8!.
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the bishop. 44. Qb5 e1=N+, White resigned.
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no compensation.
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1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6

5. Qe2 b5 6. Bb3 Bc5 7. c3 Qe7 8. 0-0
0-0 9. a4 Rb8 10. Rd1 Bb6 11. axb5 axb5
12. d3 d6 13. Bg5 Na5 14. Bc2 c5 15. Nbd2
Nc6 16. Nf1 Bg4 17. Ne3
Up to this point I felt fairly comfortable in

the game. I didnt feel like I had any particular
advantage, but I was pretty confident with the
direction I was headed.
17. ... Qd7 18. Bxf6
Blacks pieces are beginning to get disconnected.

18. ... gxf6 19. Nd5
Not wasting any time getting to this outpost

with tempo.
19. ... Bd8 20. Qe3 f5 21. exf5 Bxf5 22. Ra6
I want to overwork the queen by attacking

on multiple fronts.
22. ... Bg6 23. Qh6 Qe6 24. Bb3 Ne7
I believe Black has been forced to place his

pieces on awkward squares.
25. Ng5 Qf5
26. Nxh7
My best move.
26. ... Bxh7 27. Nf6+ Qxf6 28. Qxf6 Nf5
His best move! I admit to being a little startled

by this move during the game because my
opponent made it animatedly.
29. Bxf7+ Rxf7 30. Qe6 Kg7 31. Rda1 Re7
32. Ra7 Rbb7 33. Rxb7 Rxb7 34. Qc8
Quickly trying to attack the disconnected

pieces before they can regroup.
34. ... Rf7 35. Qxd8 Bg6 36. Ra8 Bh7 37.
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