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October Preview / This month in Chess Life and CLO

Editor’s Letter: The Circle of LifeIf you’ve raised kids in the last 20 years, or have been around people who have, you’re probablyfamiliar with Disney’s The Lion King. The animated musical (and now Broadway show with anational touring version as well) tells the story of the young lion Simba who (spoiler alert!) eventually takes his rightful place as king of the pride. One of many showstopping numbers is “The Circle of Life” which celebrates the unending cycle of birth and death. I thought about thisElton John/Tim Rice song as I was editing this issue. We feature a profile both of a young grandmaster-elect at the beginning of his career and one of an 85-year-old grandmaster (GM)whose career is still flourishing. Making the analogy even more striking to me is that young Daniel Naroditsky—to the misplaced incredulity of some—has even published a book on our older GM’s (and cover subject) specialty, endgames, which Pal Benko has written a column about for this magazine for 45 years now (see our January 2013 issue for more about the history of“Endgame Lab”). But as you read these profiles, you’ll find they have more in common than justendings—each has been misunderstood in some way, though all has worked out for now at least.To again quote from The Lion King: Hakuna matata! You can find these features on pages 18 and 36.Here’s to your chess life. -Daniel Lucas, Editor

BRIAN JERAULD The University of Missouri journalism graduate profiles Daniel Naroditsky for us. He has over a decade of writing experience, including a weekly chess column in the St. Louis Beacon that speaks to the casual enthusiast. He alsoworks for the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis as a local tournamentdirector and scholastic instructor.

DIANA MIHAJLOVA Our Pal Benko cover story author is a former university lecturer in romance philology and currently a painter (www.yanamitra.com) and chess journalist. She regularly contributes interviews and reports of international tournaments to ChessBase. Her previous feature for Chess Life was a July2009 profile of Vasik Rajlich and his Rybka program.

CHESS LIFE ONLINE PREVIEW: OCTOBER

National Chess DayLook for coverage all over the country of National Chess Day, which falls this year on October 12, 2013. NationalChess Day was first recognized by Gerald Ford back in 1976 and revived in recent years by the USCF. In additionto offering free TLA and rating fees, organizers and players are invited to contribute stories and photos for publi-cation on Chess Life Online (CLO) or Chess Life magazine. Let us know what you’re doing on National Chess Dayvia facebook.com/uschess, twitter.com/uschess or by e-mailing CLO editor Jennifer Shahade at [email protected].

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JAMAAL ABDUL-ALIMOurWorld Open reporter is the2013 Chess Journalist of the Year. A regular contributor to this magazineand Chess Life Online, he has a background in education reporting and is currently a Spencer EducationJournalism Fellow at Columbia University.

Call for NominationsThe USCF will hold an election in2014 for three at-large positions onthe USCF executive board each for a term of three years. Nominationpetitions must be filed with the USCF office by December 31,2013. Nominations must containthe signatures of at least 50 members eligible to register to vote and at least 15 delegates representing at least five states.Please refer to the USCF website(www.uschess.org) for full details or see the November issue of

Chess Life.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PREDICTIONS:As anticipation builds for the World Championshipmatch between Carlsen and Anand, we’ll offer up pre-dictions and GM Ian Rogers’ traditional “Couch Potato’sGuide,” which highlights websites, blogs and socialmedia venues to follow along. He’ll even recommendsome South Indian recipes to munch on while kibitzing.

FASHION, CHESS & QUEEN POWER:Look for the inside story on the “Queen Within”show debuting in St. Louis on October 19th.CLO editor Jennifer Shahade will also be doinga series of events to promote chess to girlsand will report on the initiative and the“Queen’s Gala” on her CLO blog.

GRAND PRIX FUN:Including coverage by RandyHough of the popular WesternStates Open, held this year inReno from October 18-20 andthe Continental Class in Virginiafrom October 9-14..

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COLUMNSLOOKS AT BOOKS / THE DARK KNIGHT SYSTEMThe Dark Knight System�By GM Ben Finegold

CHESS TO ENJOY / ENTERTAINMENTTurning the PageBy GM Andy Soltis

SOLITAIRE CHESS / INSTRUCTIONAn American IconBy Bruce Pandolfini

ENDGAME LAB / INSTRUCTIONFighting KingsBy GM Pal Benko

BACK TO BASICS / READER ANNOTATIONS Caution! Too Much Caution Ahead.By GM Lev Alburt

DEPARTMENTSOCTOBER PREVIEW / THIS MONTH IN CHESS LIFE AND CLO

COUNTERPLAY / READERS RESPOND

FIRST MOVES / CHESS NEWS FROM AROUND THE U.S.

FACES ACROSS THE BOARD / BY AL LAWRENCE

USCF AFFAIRS / NEWS FOR OUR MEMBERS

KNIGHT’S TOUR / TOURNAMENT TRAVEL

TOURNAMENT LIFE / OCTOBER

CLASSIFIEDS / OCTOBER

SOLUTIONS / OCTOBER

MY BEST MOVE / PERSONALITIES

ON THE COVER GM Pal Benko photographed by DianaMihajlova in Budapest, Hungary.

GRAPHIC DESIGN BY SHIRLEY SYMZANEK


Profile / Daniel NaroditskyDON’T DOUBT DANYA BY BRIAN JERAULDBelieve it: California’s Daniel Naroditsky, the U.S. Junior king, the GM-elect, the world-champion author, is who he says he is.

Tournaments / 2013 World OpenTHE WORLD OPEN’S TOP TEN LIST BY JAMAAL ABDUL-ALIMTen years after it last happened, ten tie for first at the World Open, with GM Varuzhan Akobian winning the playoff.

GM Pal Benko, shownhere early in his

career, is celebratinghis 85th year.

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Cover Story / GM Pal Benko

BENKO’SULTIMATE TRUTHBY DIANA MIHAJLOVACelebrating the 85thyear of Chess Life’sendgame columnist, GM Pal Benko.

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CHESS MERIT BADGEIn the August issue of Chess Life the

article entitled “Merit Mates” caught myattention, not only as a chess player, butalso as an Eagle scout. Back when I madeEagle scout, there was no merit badge thatcould be earned for understanding andplaying chess and I am glad to see that itis now available. While the article clearly captured the

spirit of the event, I wish there had beenmore information on the planning requiredfor the Scouts to achieve their respectiveawards. This would have made it moreenlightening and encouraging to otherscouts in the chess community to holdsimilar events.

Joel E. Natt, CISSP CRISCEagle Scout ’92

via e-mail

SEARCHINGI really enjoyed your “Editor’s Letter”

in the August Chess Life about yourchange in life plan (“From Searching toEditing”). I have told my family and friendsthat there are four things in my life thatare very important to me: God, my family,Auburn University and chess. I have spent the last four decades as a

veterinary pathologist to take care of myfamily obligations and if my three grownchildren, their spouses and their six beau-tiful children did not live in my hometown, I would be an employee of AuburnUniversity and play in chess tournamentswhenever possible. My hat’s off to you forhaving realized your dream. At 75, it would be a little hard for me to

change paths, and, there are very fewchess tournaments near here, but I am stillvery active in correspondence chess (serverversion). I learned to play chess from mybest friend, Dr. Phil LaHaye, in college in1956 and have enjoyed every minute of it.I still have copies of I.A. Horowitz’s ChessReview and Chess Life and Review fromthe ’50s. Chess has helped me throughsome rough spots. I really enjoy Chess Life every month.

Keep up the good work.Dom Cangelosi

Baton Rouge, LousianaUSCF life member (since before Bobby Fischer!)

I first saw Searching for Bobby Fischerback in 1997. I had just had a midlifecareer change to become a teacher. Hav-ing been out of chess for a solid 18 years,I decided to get back into chess and starta club at the school where I was teaching.My first tournament back, I beat an expertwith my 1550 rating. It took quite a while,but I eventually hit the 1800 mark.As a coach, I have been involved with

two champions, Zach Beach and VincentDo. Additionally, I coached two differentteams from different schools that finishedsecond and third in the nation in differentNational Youth Action Tournaments. All ofthis because a movie brought back to mymind a game that I loved as a kid.For this player and reader, Searching for

Bobby Fischer spurred me to play againand better, and allowed me to coach greatplayers.

Joseph GuthRockford, Illinois

SUPERSTITIONS“Playing the Numbers” by Andy Soltis on

the superstitions of top players was inter-esting but not surprising (“Chess to Enjoy,”August 2013). The idea that intelligent,rational people are somehow above super-stition is itself a superstition. I don’t knowof any study to back this up, but my guessis that you’d find a higher level of super-stition among Mensans than among (say)people who take professional wrestlingseriously. For the intellectually challenged,everything in the world is a mystery any-how. But smart people see connectionsand causes, and generally prefer an arbi-trary explanation (lucky shirt, luckynumber, favorable conjunction of plan-ets) to no explanation at all. Thus the old bromide: Some errors are

so stupid that only an intellectual wouldbelieve them. I’m pretty smart myself, allmodesty aside, but I always eat around theedges of a sandwich first before I eat themiddle. Would something bad happen if Iate a sandwich in a way society considers“normal”? Maybe not. But I figure, whytake the chance?

Norman Styers, Ph.D.via e-mail

Counterplay / Readers Respond


SHULMAN: MY BEST MOVEIn the August 2013 “My Best Move”column by GM Yury Shulman, Shul-man’s move was a queen sacrifice:

AFTER 20. QXF5

Unfortunately, we did not give Shul-man’s analysis of what happens ifthe sacrifice is accepted. Here it is:

Of course, most of us are curiouswhat would have happened if Blackhad captured the queen. Here are thelines which were left behind the curtain:

20. ... Kxf5 21. Bd3+ Kg5 22. Bxf4+!!

Another nice sacrifice, 22. h4+?Kg4 23. Be2+ f3! would be winning forBlack due to the safe king on g4!

22. ... Kxf4

Mate follows after 22. ... Kh4 23.g3+ Kxh3 24. Bf5.

23. Re4+

Now Black has three options, butall of them lead to a checkmate byforce:

a) 23. ... Kg3 24. Ne2 mate; b) 23. ... Kg5 24. h4+ Kf5 (24. ...

Kg6 25. Rg4 mate) 25. Rf1+ Bf4 26.Rexf4+ Ke6 27. Bf5 mate;

c) 23. ... Kf5 24. Rg4+ (24. Rf1+?Bf4!!) 24. ... Ke6 25. d5+ cxd5 26. cxd5+Kxe5 27. Re1+ Kf6 28. Rg6 mate.

Scouting, Searching, & Superstitions

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


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had been awaiting the letter for abouta year and when it finally came, mymother and I eagerly tore it open inthe kitchen. It said the Peace Corps

was inviting me to serve as a high schoolteacher in Liberia. Embarrassinglyenough, I had no idea where Liberia wasso our first reaction was to find it on amap. We found it right in between SierraLeone and the Ivory Coast. My mom’sreaction was to curse uncharacteristicallyloud and storm out of the room. My reac-tion was to slyly smile. I didn’t knowpractically anything about Liberia, but ifit was anything like its neighbors, I hadbeen given what seemed like one of thetoughest assignments the Peace Corpshad to offer.

What I did next is exactly what anyoneelse in my generation would do; I GoogledLiberia. The images I saw were mostly pic-

tures of children posing with AK-47s andshooting using them in the streets. I sawpeople running for their lives, buildingsbeing blown to bits by rocket-propelledgrenades, and only peppered in were pic-tures of peace before these violent eventsor in their wake. The prospects of living inLiberia instantly became a lot less cool,and a lot more intimidating.

After awhile, the shock of what I was get-ting myself into subsided because I startedto focus on the things I was most likely toencounter on a daily basis. I watchedmovies that would show me what the coun-tryside looked like. I read stories aboutPeace Corps volunteers or backpackerstraveling around Liberia back before thewar. I read about surfers in Robertsportand how people were starting to call it oneof the best hidden surf spots in the world.I read about bus rides with chickens and

goats that took days to travel down to thesoutheastern tip of the country where youcould watch generator- powered movieson the beach like in some post apocalyp-tic paradise. I watched YouTube videos ofLiberians speaking Liberian English, whichmight as well have been another languagealtogether. And I researched the historyof Liberia: how it was settled by freed Amer-ican slaves; how since its beginning it hasbeen so closely tied to America; how Liberi-ans consider America their big brother, allthe time knowing that most of us couldn’tpoint out Liberia on a map or give anysubstantial information about this “sib-ling” state. Most of my friends, when I toldthem I was going to Liberia, worried for mysafety because, “Of what Qaddafi was doingover there,” confusing it entirely with Libya.

Once I got to Liberia, besides the straybullet casings I found at school or thebombed out houses some had yet to repair,the effects of the war were much more sub-tle and significant. I saw them when I askedquestions and was answered with silence.I saw them in their writing assignmentsand class work when they couldn’t con-struct complete or sensible sentences. I sawthem when my middle school and highschool students read aloud and struggledthrough passages taken from a fourth gradecurriculum in America. I saw them in facesranging from 12- to 28-years-old, sharingthe same desks. I saw them in time lost thatthe students would never get back.

Their analytical and critical thinkingskills were nonexistent. I began my firstmarking period with logic problems andcritical thinking questions to no avail.What they wanted was what they wereused to and what they were used to wasesoteric, rote memorization with no re -quire ments for deeper understanding.They could memorize long and technicaldefinitions, but couldn’t explain what theymeant or extrapolate any practical knowl-edge from them. I wasn’t satisfied withthat kind of learning or willing to promoteit in my classroom. However, I was forcedto lower my expectations, revert back tobasic grammar teaching, and try to injectlessons with critical thinking and analysiswherever possible.

It was apparent, every night when I satdown at my desk to grade or lesson plan,I had to find some way to change the stu-dents’ thinking, so that one day they couldlearn to problem solve in their everydaylives, not just in the classroom.

Almost a year into my service my mothersent me a package in the mail with some-thing inside that helped me find a way totap into these skills that had been lyingdormant in the minds of my studentssince my arrival. At the bottom of the boxwas a chess set, a game I loved as a boyuntil those who taught me tired of losingto a 12-year-old. I hadn’t played in yearsand the desire to play was resurrected.

Teaching Chess in LiberiaBy CALEB LUSH

Caleb Lush with students in Liberia

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By AL LAWRENCE

ALISE & CARMENPEMSLERIDAHOBig Chess Summer

Alise and daughter Carmendrove from Boise, Idaho to Las Vegas, Nevada for theNational Open, then to St. Louis, Missouri for the Pol-gar Girls’ Invitational, and from there to the U.S. Openin Madison, Wisconsin before returning home for theIdaho Summer Classic. 15-year-old Carmen picked upprizes along the way. She started playing at sevenwhen her mom was the highest bidder in a silent auc-tion for a chess basket containing a set and a couponfor a lesson at Vellotti’s Chess School. Alise begancompeting just last year. “I think Carmen likes encour-aging me. A little role reversal is good for all of us!”

MURLIN VARNERWASHINGTON16 Straight U.S.Opens“I’ve been playing over-

the-board or correspondence chess almost contin-uously since 1969,” Murlin told me as he sat withhis laptop and a pile of scoresheets, inputting adatabase of games from the ongoing U.S. Open byplayers from his region for Northwest Chess,agazine. He’s served the magazine and the state ofWashington in key jobs over the years, includingUSCF delegate at 14 conventions. “The excuse formy first Open was a family vacation in Hawaii in1998,” he laughed. “After that, I used the idea of tra-dition for all it’s worth.”

JOHN HARTMANNNEBRASKAPhilosopher’s King

Hartman, finishing a Ph.D.in philosophy, is an erudite student of chess historyand literature. He earned the Chess Journalists ofAmerica’s award for Best Blog with his site chesssookreviews.wordpress.com. Madison was his firstU.S. Open. Hanging out with his teacher IM JohnWatson and “meeting legends like Bill Lombardyand John Fedorowicz, and young stars like LuisHoyos and Julio Sadorra was well worth the price ofadmission,” he said. “It was a fantastic event. Merg-ing 500 players from three schedules, and doing itwithout a hitch, is a major accomplishment.”

AT THE U.S.

OPEN!

However, the old problem still remained:I had no one to play with. The good newswas Liberians love board games likecheckers, so my students would use mychess set, but they would just ignore thedifferent shapes and sizes of the piecesand play checkers with them. Eventually,I decided it was time for these kids to playthe game the way it was meant to beplayed. I explained how it was a much

more complex game than checkersbecause of the different pieces and theirunique movements. Furthermore, chessis full of decisions about whether or notone should capture. In Liberian checkers,when given an opportunity to “eat” a“seed” it is compulsory to do so. I ex -plained that in this game you had achoice of whether or not it was a goodidea to capture a piece, that you had tofirst consider the consequences of yourmove before making it. Most kids fell offimmediately and didn’t have the time orpatience to learn, but before long therewere three or four who had an interest.Before long those three or four turnedinto 10, then 15. Soon, one sixth gradershowed a natural ability to see the boardand it was only a couple of months beforehe beat me.

It is almost a year later now and I amnearing the end of my two-year service.Our chess club has eight members inmy town with about 10 to 15 others out-side of the official club who regularlyplay and have the drive to compete andimprove. The competitive aspect of theclub operates as a league and after thefinal tournament a champion will becrowned with a prize of 1,000 Liberiandollars, approximately $15 U.S. The toptwo players from our league will thentravel to the Peace Corps training facil-ity in another county where studentswill come from at least six other sites thathave started their own chess clubs afterseeing the success of ours. At the tour-nament, the students will compete for thebragging rights to become Liberia’s first

scholastic chess champion.Now, the kids practically knock down

my door for the chance to train for thetournament and to climb the ladder ofour league standings. On one wall thereare two chess boards with pieces madeout of rice bags for the kids to do a cou-ple of tactical problems each day. Theyare learning algebraic notation by fol-lowing the moves of master games I writeon a sheet on the wall and when theyreach the end of the notation, we allmeet at a central board to discuss whatthe next best possible move would be.They have improved, so much and soquickly, that presently several of the kidscan beat Peace Corps volunteers. Somecan even beat coaches of other chessleagues that have sprouted up aroundthe country after seeing the success ofour own. I had been searching for someway to get kids to think critically, analyzesituations, plan ahead, and accept theconsequences of their own actions, andas far as I’m concerned, chess is it. In allthe fun and competition, it would beeasy for these real, practical benefits ofchess to be lost on them or too well dis-guised, but this isn’t the case. I asked mystudents last week why chess is such agreat game, especially for students, and

our second place player from the eighthgrade, Mohammed, said, “Because chessforces you to think forward to be sure youcan make the best decision.”

Liberia is finding its way back on tracktowards development, but it won’t bestreet lights or garbage trucks that makethis beautiful country come closer toreaching its potential. It will be the kidsof today that will be in a position of powertomorrow. And as long as they areequipped with the right kinds of skillsand habits to make sound decisions, likewhat they have learned in chess, thiscountry will have a chance to developand keep it that way this next timearound.

Making do with ...

...the materials at hand

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USCF Affairs / News for our Members


2014 Annual Samford Fellowship AnnouncedThe Frank P. Samford Jr. Chess Fellowship is pleased toannounce its 28th consecutive annual award. The Fellow -ship was created by the late Frank P. Samford ofBirmingham, Alabama to advance the game he loved byidentifying and assisting the most promising young chessmasters in the United States.

Since its inception in 1987 the Samford has beensuccessful in promoting the chess careers of more thantwo dozen young Americans, many of whom have goneon to become grandmasters, members of the U.S.Olympiad chess team and United States chess cham -pions. Former Samford scholars Hikaru Nakamura andGata Kamsky are presently rated in the top 20 playersin the world. This Fellowship is open to Americanchessplayers who are under the age of 25 at the startof the Fellowship, July 1, 2014, and have been perma -nent residents of the U.S. for at least one year prior tothat date. Leadership of the Fellowship program isprovided by Mr. Samford Jr.'s son, Frank P. Samford IIIof Atlanta, Georgia, with the able help of Barbara DeMaroof the U.S. Chess Trust.

The 2014 Samford Chess Fellow will receive a monthlystipend for living expenses, training by leading chess coaches,chess books, computer equipment and other study materialsas well as opportunities to travel and compete in tourna -ments and matches at the highest levels. The value of theFellowship (including stipend, training, study materials andtournament travel) has been increased to $42,000 annually.It is given for a one-year-term and can be extended for asecond year by mutual consent.

The 2014 Samford Fellow will be selected by theSamford Chess Fellowship Committee ("Committee"),consisting of Frank P. Samford III, Grandmaster ArthurBisguier and International Master John Donaldson. Eachapplicant, who can be male or female, must be able todemonstrate talent, achievement and commitment tochess. He or she must be willing to make the effort re -quired to become a leading grandmaster and possiblechallenger for the world chess championship. Applicantsmust have a chess rating (USCF, FIDE or both). Forfurther details and an application form write to:

John Donaldson, SecretarySamford Chess Fellowship

1623½ Martin Luther King Junior WayBerkeley, CA 94709

Or: (510) 644-1285 and [email protected]

Completed applications for the 2014 Fellowship mustbe received no later than January 15, 2014. We expectto announce the winner in April, 2014. All decisions bythe Committee will be final.

The Samford Fellowship seeks to replicate the excellenceand achievement that marked the life of Frank P. Samford,Jr. Funding for this program is made possible by thegenerosity of Mrs. Virginia Donovan, widow of Mr. Samford,Jr., and by Torchmark Corporation.

WHEN UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS ASSOCIATE PROVOST ABBY KRATZ PRESENTEDKatie Dellamaggiore with the Chess Educator of the Year award, Kratz observed, “Greatdocumentary filmmakers are great teachers.” Nonetheless, Katie expressed surprise atbeing chosen. For one thing, she is not a chess player. Katie learned how to play chess overthe year she spent at I.S. 318, the middle school featured in her film Brooklyn Castle.Observing the “brilliant, brilliant” teacher Elizabeth (Vicary) Spiegel was her chess education.Katie also expressed her appreciation for John Galvin, Assistant Principal, and for the lateFred Rubino. Principal Rubino allowed Katie and her crew access to I.S. 318.

From following Spiegel’s students for a year, Katie saw the benefits of chess for children.Katie recalled, “I saw kids who were excelling, becoming more confident, better thinkers,and more self-reflective.” What Katie learned about chess and about education is displayedin her documentary. Katie said, “As a filmmaker, you get to learn. And then you get to shareit. So, in a way, I am an educator.” Still, she admitted, the Chess Educator of the Year awardwas “not something I ever imagined I would receive.”

Katie told how she got the idea for Brooklyn Castle. An article in The New York Times, abouta student at Edward R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn, caught her attention. Then Katieread more about the chess powerhouse Murrow in The Kings of New York (paperback title:Game of Kings). When Katie mentioned The Kings of New York, I wondered if she knew thatone of that book’s stars, UT Dallas chess team captain International Master Salvijus Bercys,was listening. UT Dallas chess team members, plus about 40 members of the general public,attended her presentation on March 6, 2013.

Katie’s presentation had a clip from her appearance on The Daily Show and photos fromthe chess promotions held alongside Brooklyn Castle showings. Brooklyn Castle appearedat 25 film festivals before opening in over 50 markets. DVDs are now available. BrooklynCastle will be shown on PBS on October 7 (and streamed at pbs.org for the followingmonth).

Katie hopes that Brooklyn Castle inspires kids to keep at it. “It” could be chess or some othersport or hobby. She hopes that parents realize that they have a voice in their children’seducation. To promote education and chess, Brooklyn Castle has partnered with the AfterSchool Alliance and USCF. The After School Alliance is working to ensure that all childrenhave access to affordable, quality after school programs. The executive producer of BrooklynCastle, Robert McLellan, is also the USCF Director of Marketing.

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Looks at Books / The Dark Knight System

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f I was asked to use one word inorder to describe The Dark KnightSystem by James Schuyler it wouldbe “gimmicky”. Everywhere from the

title, opening move, style of play (not tomention writing) is very much gearedtowards not necessarily improving yourchess but perhaps entertainment. Theauthor takes on a daunting task provingthat playing 1. ... Nc6 against nearly everyfirst move at White’s disposal is completelysound and fun (he follows with … e5instead of … d5 so no Chigorin). I supposeBlack is not losing by any means, butoccasionally the positions he acquiresmake a sorrowful impression. Other thanbeing trappy and a bit rebellious it is dif-ficult to see what the opening has to offerthe improving player or how such a bookcould help this perception.The most important gripe I have with

this book is not just that the author is try-ing to justify his opening choice at thecost of objectivity, but that he feigns objec-tivity at the same time! Often endinganalysis with something along the lines of“slightly better for White but …” and thennonsense about how Black has betterpawn breaks or dark-square control. Inreality White is between slightly or clearlybetter (maybe a computer analysis of +0.55or so) in most main lines but I think it iseven worse than that practically. In somepositions (particularly the King’s Indianrelated ones) Black remains cramped andpassive often with his queenside still ratherundeveloped. Not that Black has to bedead equal in every line for me to be a firmsupporter of a repertoire book, but thecomputer evaluations are higher thanusual and I would be very uncomfortableplaying such positions. It’s one thing tostretch the truth and do hard analysistrying to prove Black is not lost, but to pre-tend like you are the voice of reason byadmitting Black is worse but not identify-ing the concrete problems is manip u la tive.

We could even do some deductive reason-ing to see what exactly I mean: there existopenings in which Black has a similarengine evaluation and are much harder tolearn due to the length of theory and yetare more popular. One that immediatelysprings to mind is the Modern Benoni.Often considered a second-rate openingand with good reason considering not onlyengine evaluations but also White’s scor-ing percentage in databases is usual wellabove average. Still this opening is muchmore popular than 1. d4 Nc6. The reason,I figure, is that the Benoni is massivelycomplex strategically and tactically, whilethe fact of the matter is in “The Dark

Knight System” you’re simply worse withlittle counterplay; a recipe for gettingcrushed.I could understand how one would find

Schuyler’s writing style entertaining, butI find it detracting from the actual study-ing of chess. Calling Houdini “Mr. H” forexample is something I would considercute if written in a J.D. Salinger novel, butnot as much in a chess book. The intro-duction to the book is particularly floweryand pointless. Going through lengths toexplain why playing offbeat openingscatches your opponent off-guard and thatthe transpositions are easy to handle andthat strong players really do play thisdreck. I say we should just study somechess. I was very hesitant reading theintroduction and his next section explain-ing “Weak Color Complex’s” for thosereasons. I do repeat, however, that in andof itself his writing is fine and probablyrather funny, but I am not in a mood forjokes and the like when I study chess. Ithought at first that one would have towrite in this fashion to distract the readerfrom the unsoundness of this openingand skimpy analysis. My fears were infact confirmed.It is tough to honestly recommend this

book to anyone. Some positives you couldextricate are that the writing is clever,games are interesting, and that there existsrelatively few manuscripts on this openingor its relatives. So if you already unfortu-nately play these kinds of openings or ifyou find yourself repeatedly playing play-ers much weaker than you and need quickwins (with slightly higher risk of actuallylosing) and also don’t mind that the authoris relatively weak (he is a FIDE Master)then this is the book for you. If you wouldlike to get better at chess or learn reliableopenings that can last your whole career,or would like to tap into the mind of agrandmaster then I would have to say tolook elsewhere.

The Dark Knight SystemA gimmicky system with 1. ... Nc6

By GM BEN FINEGOLD

The Dark Knight System by James Schuyler. 224 pages (Everyman Chess, 2013).

Figurine algebraic (FAN). $26.95 from uscfsales.com (catalog number B0364EM).

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Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment

A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE CAN BE A DAN-gerous thing. And to be more accurate,relying on incomplete knowledge is oftendisastrous, as Mikhail Tal recalled.

Sicilian Defense, Richter-Rauzer Variation (B67)Aivars GipslisGM Mikhail TalLatvian Championship, 1958

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 Nc6 6. Bg5 e6 7. Qd2 a6 8. 0-0-0 Bd7 9.f4 h6 10. Bh4 Nxe4 11. Qe1!Black is better after 11. Bxd8? Nxd2

12. Bb6 Nxf1 or 11. Nxe4 Qxh4 12. Nxc6Bxc6 13. Nxd6+ Bxd6 14. Qxd6 Rd8.

11. ... Nf6 12. Nf5 Qa5 13. Nxd6+ Bxd6 14.Rxd6 0-0-0 15. Rd2 e5?

Up until Black’s last move, this was apopular opening line at the time. The con-sensus was that 15. ... Ne7 is best butWhite is still better.While preparing for this game Tal read

an article in the world’s leading magazineon opening theory, Shakhmatny Bulletin.“Recently Black has frequently adoptedthe new continuation 15. ... e5,” it said.“That’s excellent, I thought. I’ll have a

quick draw in this variation with Gipslis,”Tal recalled thinking. But after he played15. ... e5, it suddenly occurred to himthat he had made Bc4—and the threat ofBxf7 or Nd5—very strong. The game went:

16. Bc4! exf4 17. Bxf6 gxf6 18. Bxf7 Bf5 19.Rf1 Ne5 20. Bd5 Ng6 21. Qf2 Kb8 22. Bf7!

With Bxg6/Qxf4+ coming up, White eas-ily won the endgame after:

22. ... Rxd2 23. Qxd2 Rd8 24. Qf2 Rd6 25.Bxg6 Bxg6 26. Qxf4 Qg5 27. h4! Qxf4+ 28.Rxf4 Kc7? 29. Rxf6! Rxf6 30. Nd5+ Kd6 31.Nxf6What had gone wrong, Tal wondered

after the game? In the post-mortem, hisopponent reached into his briefcase, pulledout the magazine, found the commentabout 15. ... e5—and did something Talfailed to do: He turned to the next page.On the top line, it read, “However, by

answering 15. ... e5 with 16. Bc4, Whitesets his opponent difficult problems.”That’s a cautionary tale about what can

happen with opening theory that is in con-stant flux. But accidents like that can alsooccur with endgame theory—which evolvesslowly. An embarrassing example was:

OopsArshak PetrosianIM Vitaly TseshkovskyMinsk, 1976

The players, who soon became stronggrandmasters, adjourned here. With sofew pieces, the position is either a forceddraw or forced win. In the era before Nal-imov tablebases, you would find out whichit is by looking it up in a book.That evening White found the position

in the authoritative text of the day, writtenby Yuri Averbakh. He showed the dia gram—with the caption “Draw” under it—to Black.That was convincing: A handshake followed.

But the next day Black discovered thatthe Averbakh conclusion was based onthe position with White to move, not Black.On the next page, Averbakh added that

if it were Black’s turn he would win with57. ... b3 58. Rd8+ Kc5 in view of 59. Ke4b2 60. Rb8 c2!.White’s best try would be 59. Rc8+ Kd4

60. Rd8+ Ke3 61. Rb8 b2 62. Ke5!.

The point is that 62. ... c2? 63. Rb3+!and 64. Rxb2! draws because the lastpawn is pinned.However, Black can win with the

remarkable 62. ... Kf3!, which threatens63. ... c2. The rest would be 63. Kf5 Ke264. Ke4 Kd1! 65. Kd3 c2 66. Rf8 c1=N+.But the result stood—draw—becauseBlack didn’t turn the page.This may sound like ancient history to

some of today’s cyber-savvy players. Whoturns pages nowadays?Well, in a way, everyone who uses a

computer does. When you move the cur-sor downward—or click on another page,or hit the analyze button again, or checka database—you are seeking more infor-mation, just as a page turner would.You want to be sure that what you’ve

just read is all you need to know. Buttoday there’s so much more that you canknow that a human has a much hardertime deciding when to stop looking at thescreen. The cost of stopping too soon canbe a surprise in the first dozen or so movesof a game.

(see next game, next page)

Turning the PageKnowing how much you need to know is harder in the computer age.By GM ANDY SOLTIS


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Nimzo-Indian Defense, Classical Variation (E34)GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2801, NOR)GM Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE 2772, RUS)Mikhail Tal Memorial, Moscow 2009

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qc2 0-0 5. a3Bxc3+ 6. Qxc3 d5 7. cxd5 Ne4 8. Qc2 exd5 9.Bf4 Nc6 10. e3 Re8 11. Nf3 g5 12. Bg3

White was caught off guard by 12. ... g4!and the spectators couldn’t figure outwhy. After all, the pawn push is a naturalfollow-up to 11. ... g5. And it’s not hard tosee that moving the attacked knight tod2, h4 or g1 is going to allow a strong 13.... Nxd4! (14. exd4? Nxg3+).Fans following the game online saw

White play 13. Ne5 and get the worst of itafter 13. ... Nxe5 14. Bxe5 c5! 15. Bd3 Bf5.The threat was 16. ... c4 (17. Be2? Ng3!).

White replied 16. Qe2 and Black was com-

fortably better with 16. ... f6! 17. Bxe4 Bxe4!18. Bg3 Qa5+ 19. Qd2 Qxd2+ 20. Kxd2 c4!. Hehad good winning chances before the even-tual draw.So why was Magnus Carlsen surprised

by an opening position he must have ana-lyzed with a computer? He had access tothe same programs and databases as hisopponent, didn’t he?The answer, according to his opponent,

is that you have to look further—to turnthe page, as it were—to get a program totake 12. ... g4 seriously. When Rybka wasgiven the diagram position to analyze, itspat back five major alternatives for Black—but none was 12. ... g4!, Vladimir Kram-nik said.Garry Kasparov offered perhaps the wis-

est advice on dealing with a computer: “Iknow when it’s necessary to turn it on—and when to turn it off!”But before you turn it off, it’s worth

focusing human eyes on the last positionyou’re examining.

One more pageGM Lajos PortischGM Tigran PetrosianCandidates match, 1974

(see diagram top of next column)After this game was played, annotators

found an apparent drawing resource forBlack. They analyzed it three moves into

BLACK TO PLAY

the future. Kasparov disagreed and carriedthe analysis four moves further, to theposition in the diagram, in My Great Pred-ecessors. White’s extra pawn gives himgood winning chances, he concluded.But GM Vladimir Akopian went further

and found that 43. ... Qb1!—with a threatof 44. ... Qxb4—leads to a draw after 45.Rxa4 Rd1. For example, 45. Qc3 Rh1+46. Kg3 Rc1 (47. Qe3 Re1 48. Qc3 Rc1), hewrote in the Russian magazine 64.Readers checked this on their own com-

puters. They examined lines such as 49.Qd2 Rd1 50. Qf2 Rf1 and looked severalmore moves into the future.And at the end of each variation, the ver-

dict was: a White edge of 1.00 or more,indicating good winning chances. Everytime the machine turned the page, it gotthe same wrong answer.

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Russian Team ChampionshipThirty-eight of the world’s 100 highest rated players—including GataKamsky, Fabiano Caruana and PeterLeko—took part in a super strongtournament earlier this year. Was it anOlympiad? A World Cup? No, it wasthe Russian Team Championship. Themassive event, which allowed non-Russians to compete, providesour six quiz positions this month. Ineach of the diagrams you are asked tofind the fastest winning line of play.This will usually mean the forced winof a decisive amount of material, suchas a rook or minor piece. For solutions, see page 71.

Problem IGM Pavel Tregubov GM Evgeny Levin

WHITE TO PLAY

Problem IV GM Baadur JobavaGM Sergey Karjakin

WHITE TO PLAY

Problem IIGM Boris Savchenko GM Anton Korobov

BLACK TO PLAY

Problem V GM Artyom TimofeevGM Ivan Bukavshin

WHITE TO PLAY

Problem IIIGM Sergey IonovGM Rauf Mamedov

WHITE TO PLAY

Problem VI FM Rail MakhmutovAlexander Predke

BLACK TO PLAY

Chess to Enjoy / Entertainment

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Solitaire Chess / Instruction

THE RECENT PASSING OF GRANDMAS-ter Robert Byrne (1928-2013) saddenedchess fans the world over. One of America’sleading players for years, Byrne was alsoa distinguished writer and journalist, hisregular column in the New York Timesrecognized by all for its precision and elo-quence. Perhaps Byrne’s greatest successwas his third place finish in the 1973Leningrad, which made him a candidatefor the world chess championship. A niceexample of Bryne’s consummate play isthis month’s offering, a 1971 win he exe-cuted against Yuri Balashov (Black) inMoscow. A Sicilian Defense, the gamebegan:

Siclian Defense, Najdorf Variation (B90)GM Robert ByrneIM Yuri BalashovMoscow, 1971

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 a6 6. Be3 e5 7. Nb3 Be6 8. Qd2 Nbd7 9.f3 Be7

Now make sure you have the above posi-tion set up on your chessboard. As youplay through the remaining moves in thisgame, use a piece of paper to cover the arti-cle, exposing White’s next move only aftertrying to guess it. If you guess correctly,give yourself the par score. Sometimespoints are also rewarded for second-bestmoves, and there may be bonus points—or deductions—for other moves and vari -

ations. Note that **means that the note toBlack’s move is over and White’s move ison the next line.**

10. 0-0-0 Par Score 5This move is all part of a plan. White

castles queenside and later aims to stormthe kingside with pawns.

10. … Rc8These days, we’re more likely to see 10.

... b5, and in fact that was Byrne’s sugges-tion at the time.**

11. g4 Par Score 5The storming begins. The immediate

purpose is to drive the black knight fromf6, opening the way for the c3-knight tocome to d5.

11. … Nb6Vacating d7 for the king knight.**

12. g5 Par Score 5White storms ahead.

12. … Nfd7

13. Rg1 Par Score 5This rook move prepares for play on the

king-knight file when it opens, though atthis point it’s not absolutely certain it willopen.

13. … Qc7

14. Kb1 Par Score 5White’s king move is a standard precau-

tion when castling long. If the queen breaksthrough to c2, it won’t be mate. Moreover,the a2-pawn gets an extra protection.

14. … Nc4Black threatens the queen, the dark-

square bishop, and the b2-pawn. Accept1 bonus point if you spotted 15. Qf2? Nxb216. Kxb2 Qxc3+.**

15. Bxc4 Par Score 5In the Byrne Variation, White doesn’t

rush to develop his king-bishop. It sitson f1, so when a black knight shows up onc4, the bishop snaps it off. The bishopconsumes one tempo, the knight three.

15. … Qxc4

16. h4 Par Score 5Byrne figures on opening lines after h4-

h5 and g5-g6.

16. … b5Black tries for a pawn storm on the

queenside. Here, it succeeds in pushingaway the defending knight. Fortunately,White has a second knight at b3.**

17. Qg2 Par Score 5White anticipates Black’s next, driving

the knight from c3.

17. … b4

18. Nd5 Par Score 5Deduct 2 points for either 18. Na4? Qc6

or 18. Ne2? Qxc2+.

18. … Bd8Had the white queen remained at d2,

Black might have traded 18. ... Bxd5 19.Qxd5 Qxd5 20. Rxd5, though even here,White is somewhat better. In the end, Bal-ashov decides to keep both his bishops.Thanks to his 17th move, Byrne keepshis queen on the board.**

19. f4 Par Score 5Another nice feature of 17. Qg2 is that

the king-pawn is protected. This allows thetext, taking the initiative in the center.

19. … f5Fighting fire with fire is a mistake. The

opening of lines with Black’s king stilluncastled is too risky.**

20. gxf6 e.p. Par Score 5And just like that, courtesy of en pas-

sant, White has an open g-file.

20. … gxf6

An American IconAn American in Moscow plays the English Attack against the Sicilian.By BRUCE PANDOLFINI


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21. fxe5 Par Score 5White is still opening lines.

21. … dxe5If 21. ... Rg8, then 22. Qf3! Qxc2+ 23.

Ka1, threatening mainly 24. Rxg8+ Bxg825. Rc1! (2 bonus points).**

22. Bh6 Par Score 5White has his eyes on 22. ... Rg8. He is

ready to answer with 23. Qxg8+! Bxg8 24.Rxg8+ Kf7 25. Rg7+ Ke6 26. Ne3!, guard-ing c2, while attacking the queen and theknight (3 bonus points).

22. … f5Balashov is determined to remove the

obstacle at e4, so his bishop can get atWhite’s king. But this second go at f5 is nobetter than the first, mainly because Byrneis up to the task.**

23. exf5 Par Score 5

23. … Bxf5

24. Nd4! Par Score 6Excellent! The knight guards c2, while

attacking the bishop. If the knight isremoved, 24. ... exd4, the king-file opens,exposing Black’s king: 25. Rge1+ Be7 (25.... Kf7 26. Qg7 mate) 26. Rxe7+ Kd8 27.Rxd7+! Bxd7 (27. ... Kxd7 28. Nb6+, fork-ing king & queen) 28. Qg5+ Ke8 29. Qe7mate. Accept 4 bonus points for working itout. If instead Black retreats, 24. ... Bg6,then 25. h5! Bf7 26. Nf5 maintains theattack.

24. … Qxd4An ingenious countersacrifice.**

25. Rxd4 Par Score 4Of course, the queen has to be taken.

25. … Rxc2Black threatens to take the queen with

discovered check.**

26. Nc7+ Par Score 6Returning the queen, 26. Qxc2 Bxc2+

27. Kxc2, leaves White nowhere after 27.... exd4.

26. … Bxc7If 26. ... Rxc7+, then 27. Ka1 exd4 28.

Re1+ Be7 29. Qg7 wins (2 bonus points).**

27. Qa8+ Par Score 6Here, the queen is safe from discoveries.

Meanwhile, there’s a skewer on king &rook.

27. … Ke7If 27. ... Nb8, then 28. Ka1 exd4 29.

Qd5, and there is nowhere to put thebishop. If 29. ... Bd3, then 30. Qe6+; if 29.... Bg6, then 30. Re1+; if 29. ... Bd7, then30. Qe4+. Accept 1 bonus point for eachone worked out. On 27. ... Bb8, thestrongest is 28. Ka1! exd4 29. Re1+. If29. ... Kd8, then 30. Qb7! Rg8 (to answer31. Bg5+ with 31. ... Rg8xg5) 31. Qd5winning (2 bonus points); if 29. ... Kf7,then 30. Qd5+ Kf6 31. Bg7!+ Kxg7 32.Qxf5, and the attack continues to roll (2bonus points).**

28. Rg7+ Par Score 5White puts the rook on a protected

square. If immediately 28. Qxh8, then 28.... Rg2+ 29. Kc1 Rxg1+, followed by 30. ...exd4, and Black is up material.

28. … Kf6

29. Qxh8 Par Score 4

Now it’s safe to take. Of course, Blackcan pick up the queen rook, 29. ... exd4,or look around for a devastating discovery,which doesn’t exist, but even then Whitegets his own nasty discovered check.

29. … Black resigned.

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ABCs of ChessThese problems are all related to key positions in this month’s game. In eachcase, Black is to move. The answers canbe found in Solutions on page 71.

October Exercise: No matter who weare, each one of us has a style, evenas a chess player. We tend to like certain types of positions, and oftenfeel awkward in others. To countersuch proclivities, make a note everytime you come upon a situation inwhich you sense anxiety. Then, in yourpractice games, make an effort toreach similar displeasing setups, asrecommended by the great teacherand perennial world champion,Mikhail Botvinnik. He believed suchan approach not only broadenedone’s game. He felt it was a sure wayto turn nagging weaknesses into lasting strengths.

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Profile / Daniel Naroditsky

n 2005, a tournament director at theFar West Open in Reno, Nevadawatched a boy walk to the front of theroom and sit down at the wrong board.

It was understandable. Nearly 200competitors had come out to the SandsRegency Hotel that weekend, and $20,000in prizes had the tournament hall bustlingwith activity between rounds. To say theleast, the board system was a bit confus -ing, but one thing was for certain: Thescholastic tournament was on the otherside of the room.

The kid began to set up camp at one ofthe Open’s top boards and, with the thirdround set to begin, the tournament direc -tor was quick to action.

Conversation was straight and to thepoint: You have reached the wrong end of thehall, this area is for grown-ups. And whenthe boy became adamant that he had,indeed, found the correct army to command,he was simply met with stern ness. Armedwith only the physical intim idation of afourth-grader, the boy became flustered

and was sent on his way.Distraught, Daniel Naroditsky ran back

to the only identification a nine-year-oldhas: his parents.

“For the first time,” said his father,Vladimir, “we noticed he was playing anadult game.”

Today, Naroditsky is the author of twobooks, a former World Youth champion,the reigning U.S. Junior champion and oneof the freshest grandmaster-elects on theworld scene. But despite an illustriousover-the-board career that has spannedmore than half of his 17-year-old life,Naroditsky keeps running into people whodoubt who he says he is.

Up until the Far West Open, it hadn’tbeen an issue. To that point, he had gottenby just fine as “Danya,” like any otherAmerican boy, with a Russian tweak. Heliked to read. He liked to write. He liked toshoot hoops. And there was no doubt thatthe boy liked chess. His brother, Alan,showed him how to move the pieces on asunny summer day in the park, and his

father showed him what it meant to study. “I would exaggerate if I say his talent was

discovered immediately, but it was clear hehad something,” Vladimir said. “He would -n’t play … how kids play chess: just mov ingthe pieces very quickly. It was noticeablethat he was thinking about his moves, andhe just had this natural ability to put thepieces in the right places.”

Danya got his feet wet in the Californiascholastic scene, a pond big enough tokeep his aspirations content—and perhapsbig enough to disguise just how comfort -ably he swam in the demep water. By thetime he was seven, he had crept into thetop 100 of his age group and received aninvitation by the USCF to play in the Pan-American games in Brazil. With only atwo-week notice before the event, theinvitation was ultimately passed, but theflattering moment left a profound effect onthe family, kindling curiosity in the nextlevel of chess.

It led the Naroditskys to San Francisco’siconic Mechanics’ Institute, where the boy

don’t doubt DANYA

Believe it: California’s Daniel Naroditsky, the U.S. Junior king, the GM-elect,

the world-champion author, is who he says he is.By

BRIAN JERAULD


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was instantly cast into the fire of adultchess. Danya was taken under the wing ofDirector IM John Donaldson, who becamea chess godfather of sorts, showing the pathto international chess, recommendingcoaches and guiding him through tourna -ments.

“It sounds primitive, but I had neverseen such a chess-oriented place with somany players,” Daniel said. “Some of theseplayers were absolute gods to me, these bigand burly 2200 masters. I was so intimi -dated.

“I met John and started getting involved,and the whole experience was kind of awake-up call for me. Here I am invited tothe Pan-American games: Just the thoughtof travelling internationally to this prestig -ious tournament and being one of thebest players in that age category. It wasstag gering.”

Still, Danya was just another fish in abig pond at the Mechanics. He was a classD player when he entered the hall, andthough he was often the spectacle of the

Tuesday Night Marathon—this eight-year-old, propped up on a cushion to faceopponents who averaged the far side of 50—Danya splashed around for several yearswithout turning many heads.

He found his share of successes—includingthe California scholastic cham pi onship threeyears in a row, and the national scholasticchampionship for two—but his name seemedto stay contained there, in scholastics. Danyawas always strong, just perhaps a bitshadowed, by those playing the adult game.

But on that fateful day in Reno, Daniel’schess game seemed to grow up—or thechess world seemed to grow up aroundhim. Vladimir noticed the landscapechange while he vouched that his nine-year-old son had found the correct seat inReno. Daniel would go on to clear upmatters himself, winning the Class Bsection outright with 51⁄2 points out of 6.

Soon, weekend tournaments aroundthe region were giving way to nationaltournaments on the opposite coast. Bythe time he was 10, Daniel was exhausting

his dominance over other children, firstmoving into the 100th percentile of hisage group in the U.S., and then flyingacross the world to find opponents.

He made his first international move inBelfort, France, placing fifth in the WorldYouth Chess Championship. And whenhe returned to the competition in 2007, inAntalya, Turkey, he won the World Under-12 crown.

“My single greatest chess achievement,”Daniel said. “Eleven rounds, the best kidsfrom all countries. I didn’t come in with toomany expectations, but then I just startedwinning. It was an absolutely incrediblefeeling: Infallible. Not capable of makingmistakes. Such a great feeling, and one Ivery rarely obtain. It was such a nice wayto win a tournament.”

Headlines in chess are hard to net, andDaniel seemed isolated to the inside pagesfor most of his career. His play was great—in scholastics—but he never tallied manywins with the big boys. And for that matter,he was young, but he wasn’t that young.

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Kayden Troff (left) kibitzes during a blitz game between Daniel Naroditsky (center) and Victor Shen at the opening ceremony of the 2013 U.S. Junior Closed Championship. Robert Perez (center, rear) also weighs in on the action.

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World Champions in the U.S. JuniorThe 2013 U.S. Junior Championship was the youngest field in history, with the 10-player field featuring two twelve-year-olds and only one competitor over18. The skill and trajectory of several of these juniors, including FM Luke Harmon-Vellotti, FM Jeffrey Xiong and WFM Sarah Chiang, are likely to positionthem as staying fixtures in the U.S. chess scene of tomorrow. And, like IM Daniel Naroditsky, two others have already made their mark as world champions:

SAM SEVIANIronically, Sam Sevian’s biggest problem right now is time. The 12-year-old isfrustrated to find there is never enough.

In six short years—half his life—Sam has earned the title as the youngest expertin U.S. history as well as the youngest-ever national master, an accolade hegrabbed just before turning 10. Just before his 12th birthday, he claimed the roleas the Under-12 World Champion and, this past May, he played as the youngest-ever competitor in the U.S. Championship. In June, he fell just a half-point shortof Naroditsky as the best player in the country under 21.

Yet despite one of the fastest ascents in U.S. history, burning time, it seems,has been a problem plaguing Sevian since the beginning.

“That was one thing about Sam: He took a lot of time,” said his father, Armen.“It was something that separated him from other kids. The others would play somechanically in the opening, but he would take his time making all the moves—really trying to absorb the opening. Then the kids would make mistakes, and allof a sudden he was up a piece.”

It was that time-consuming calculation that tipped Armen off early. Samlearned the pieces by five and, like many other kids, found enjoyment in localtournaments around central Florida. But when puzzles were laid out in frontof the boy, there were no curious hands that sampled multiple moves. Nowandering fingers that touched several pieces, Sam left it all alone. He just satthere, took his time with each position and, eventually, made the only move.

Armen wondered about Sam’s chess vision and gave his son a book of 303puzzles—simple ones: two or three move problems, your standard forks and pins.Sam read it like a book, after school each day, handling most riddles without evensetting up positions on a board.

“He finished it in a week,” Armen said. “And I was like ‘Wow. That’s not toobad.’”

An understatement, as Sam’s forward progress in tournaments became rapid.Sam was eight years old and rated 1614, having cut his teeth in Open tournaments,when Armen moved them to California in March of 2008. By June, he was donewith class B, breaking 1800 at the National Open in Las Vegas, Nevada. At a 2009Bay Area Chess tournament, Sam—still eight years old—grabbed even more ratingpoints and broke through to the expert class.

“I first attributed it to the players in Florida just being stronger than the playersin California,” Armen said with a laugh. “But no, his game was really improving.I don’t know what it was, maybe the air or the water.”

At nine years, 11 months and nine days, Sam became the youngest nationalmaster in USCF history, and his rating stayed fixed in its trajectory. After hisselection to the elite Young Stars—Team USA program, partnered with theKasparov Chess Foundation, today he lingers just below the FIDE 2400 watermark.He has already tallied up the needed international master norm requirements—an unnecessary fourth coming from his performance at the 2013 U.S. Championship.His accomplishments have literally outrun his rating.

Because there’s never enough time. “These guys who like to calculate at the board, it comes with a kind of expense:

they tend to get into time trouble,” Armen said. “It’s something we’re coping with.In many games in the U.S. Championship, he was getting down to two or threeminutes in 15 moves, and the position is not really quiet.

“But there is no recipe for how to deal with that. We keep on asking people‘What do we need to do to help this situation?’ But there just aren’t any recipes.It’s hard to play like that, especially on the GM level.”

KAYDEN TROFFKayden Troff never took the time to be taught chess. After

watching his two elder brothers get mentored in the family livingroom, he simply hopped off his father’s lap and declared himselfready to play.

“Right after he turned three, he said, ‘Okay, I’m ready to play,’and just sat down and played a whole game,” said his mother, Kim.“He knew everything: how the pieces moved, how to attack. It waspretty obvious early on, though we had no idea there was a chessworld, no idea about tournaments or any of that stuff.”

What the Troff’s found was an incredible scholastic scene inUtah—and a state that was otherwise void of consistent high-ratedchess. Beginning grandmaster coaching at six-years-old andwinning his first of several state elementary championships at thatage, Kayden was quick to outgrow Utah, earning an All-Americanselection by age 10.

“We got to the point where he couldn’t really play here anymore,he was the highest-rated player in the state,” Kim said. “It was ahard transition, a big challenge to try and keep him playing. I lookat kids his age from New York and in Dallas, and I think ‘Wow, howmight it have been if we were able to go to top-rated FIDEtournaments any weekend he wanted to go?’ But in a way, it hasmade his journey that much more sweet.”

Aged 11, Kayden became a national master at the AmericanOpen in 2009, his final tournament in a year that earned him morethan 300 rating points as well as a gold medal in the NorthAmerican Youth Championship. The next year marked his firstappearance in the Under-12 World Youth Championships in Greece,where he earned a silver medal, and he expanded his title to FIDEmaster in 2011. Last November, he grabbed the Under 14 WorldYouth gold in Slovenia, and FIDE awarded him his IM title just twomonths later.

This year, Troff celebrated his 15th birthday during his firstperformance in the U.S. Championship, scoring 5/9, earning his firstgrandmaster norm, and entrenching himself as one of America’sambassadors for tomorrow. From his annually successful TNTChess Camp in Utah—giving back to his home’s scholastic programin a seven-year running event that features Kayden and otherkids-teaching-kids—to his participation on Capitol Hill inWashington, where he gave lessons to members of Congress in abipartisan effort to recognize the benefits of chess for students,Kayden Troff is the face of the next generation.

“Honestly, representing chess is what I really want,” Kayden said.“Not just because ‘oh, I’m a good chess player, and I want tomake people notice me more’—it’s not about that at all. It’s allabout chess. It’s about how much I love chess.

“I want kids and teenagers and adults to be able to experiencethe same joys I’ve had with chess, no matter what their level. I wantto take it out there, and make it more broadcasted. There is thishuge, absolutely tremendous field of chess players all over the world,and just being able to present myself and share that love we allhave for this game we play ... I think it’s fabulous.”



He had quickly become a national master,but it wasn’t that quick. “In our area, a couple years ago, we

had players like Greg Young and SamShankland, Steven Zierk coming through,”Donaldson said. “Sam Sevian was becom -ing the youngest master under 10, and theyoungest master before him was anotherMechanics Institute member. There hasalways been a tradition of strong juniorplayers in the Bay Area, a lot of talentedkids.“Really, the first moment I realized that

Daniel was exceptional, his first excep -tional result, was when he won the WorldUnder-12.”To the point, Daniel needed to win the

world before it noticed him.And when the chess world finally

stopped to take in a full assessment ofNaroditsky, it was not for his play, but forhis prose, becoming the youngest chessauthor in history at age 14.Those notebooks that Vladimir would

grab from the $5 bin every time he wentto Barnes and Noble, those hardcoverpads that Daniel had insatiably filled withvarious topics of interest. From chickenscratch to fiction, short stories to magazinearticles about airline food—black caviar onAmerican Airlines in the ‘60s—thosenotebooks ranged all of the boy’s interestssince he was six-years-old. And, notsurprisingly, many were filled with chess.“I have certainly enjoyed writing for as

long as I can remember,” Daniel said.“Even when I could barely write legibly, Ijust loved putting words on paper. Shortstories, fiction, non-fiction—anything, andthat became a great thing for me: Chess isvery writing friendly.“If I put analysis into writing, rather

than just look at my mistakes on acomputer, writing those things down andputting a conclusion into words added anextra dimension for me. I was able toimmerse myself.”In the years following his victory in

Turkey, Daniel’s new desire to seek thenext echelon of chess was met with his firstrating plateau. He was 11 years old andrated 2100 FIDE when he became the bestin the world, but two years later he was stillspinning his wheels under 2300, unable tobreak the international master (IM) ceiling.It was a coaching tip, to strengthen his

positional prowess, that he reanalyze hisold games and begin studying those ofother famous players. So Daniel pulledout those old notebooks and started tostudy them. Then he started to reorganizethem. And as his new study methodsbegan to provide traction in his own career,those hardcover notebooks soon compiledneatly into a manuscript. He thought itmay help others.And for the second time in his life, people

doubted Daniel Naroditsky. It began fourdays after his father sent out themanuscript, a phone call from an editor atNew In Chess, with a question.“They called and were happy to publish

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the book, said it was unbelievable,”Vladimir said. “But they asked: ‘Who wroteit?’ They didn’t believe it was him. And ifyou didn’t know Daniel, it was so easy todoubt him. He was 13 years old … I didn’tknow what to say.”Dozens of hardcover notebooks did the

talking, page upon page of handwrittennotes, juvenile in appearance, exceptionallywise in their content. Any doubt left in theauthor’s identity was vetted throughpersonal assurances from Donaldson andcoach GM Gregory Kaidanov.“This sort of thing, if it was assigned to

Daniel, it would have never gotten done,”Donaldson said. “It was something that hadto happen by capturing his imag -ination. All of these notebooks heworked in were just different partsof the game, moments he thoughtwere fascinating, interesting posi -tions that he wanted to delve into.“He did it primarily to improve,

trying to answer questions thathad risen in his own study. Andalso, he wanted to give back to thegame.”Though real reviews of the book

were glowing, touting Daniel forhis stylistic conversation despitethe depth of content, brainlessamateur criticism surrounded him.“How many 15-year-olds use thewords ‘verbosity,’ ‘armada’ and‘multi tude?’ ” screamed the ano -nym ity of the Internet, pregnantwith the accusation that his par -ents had stood in the background,dictating. But his mother didn’teven play chess, and Vladimir wasa class B player at best. “It’s not uncommon to find a

parent working with a child, butchess is such a specialized subjectmatter: His parents were just notcapable of writing to an audience atthe level Daniel had written it,”Donaldson said. “There was quitea bit of initial skepticism, but thosenotebooks were filled with his ownnotes. Cut and pastes from Chess -Base, old school three-lined note books,handwritten exercises, drawings of dia -grams. You just couldn’t get much morebasic than that.”Said Daniel: “It was frustrating, a lot of

those comments were said right to myface. That I had a ghost writer, that thebook was a publicity stunt. It was nottaken seriously, this big effort that I hadexerted with the bottom line of helpingother players improve. It was distortedand slandered and blackened.“I wasn’t as thick-skinned back then, it

got to me a bit. A real life experience.”

Three years later, the only people leftdoubting Daniel Naroditsky—because they

must—are his opponents. And the waythis year has played out, membership tothat club is dwindling.

Mastering Positional Chess was pub -lished in 2010, and Naroditsky beganapplying for his IM title by the end of theyear. And when he ran into another ratingsplateau, he made amateur book criticseat their words by producing more of hisown: Mastering Complex Endgames, com -piled from more study on the weakestaspect of his own game, was released atthe close of 2012 and received to univer -sally warm reviews—now celebrating suchfresh content, suddenly praising hismature tone.

He picked up his second grandmasternorm—finally closing a gap of two years—with a 7/9 performance for top billing at the2013 Philadelphia Open in late March.Then he arrived at the Chess Club andScholastic Center of Saint Louis for theU.S. Junior Championship, his thirdappearance in the event, and one of the lastkiddy pools left to swim in. This time,however, he sat down as the top seed, thefavorite to win a tournament for the firsttime since his scholastic days. This time,under the bright lights of the national stage.He acknowledged the added pressure,

vowed to convert it to confidence, and hisplay throughout the tournament screamedof comfort and control. There was little

fanfare in Daniel’s games that week, mostof them straight and to the point, amidsta tournament that otherwise promisedexplosive drama. By the end, his approachlooked almost systematic: He finishedundefeated, with 61⁄2 points out of 9, draw -ing against the top-five placers and pickingup wins against the bottom four. And not surprisingly, he found his

familiar demon: a doubter.Idaho‘s Luke Harmon-Vellotti was invit -

ed to the Junior Championship as a wildcard, and the 14-year-old had lived up tothe title. Featuring dazzling tactical foot -steps and several lethal uppercuts forwins, Harmon-Vellotti was the darkhorse

that Junior-fans loved, he was thefire works. His second-round draw against

Naroditsky saw his white armyefficiently cleaned to opposite-colored bishops by 20 moves, andwhen he found himself tied with thefavorite entering the tournament’sfinal round, Harmon-Vellotti knewwho held the edge:“I’m going to win tomorrow, and

I’m going to win the tournamentoutright,” Harmon-Vellotti predicted.“Daniel is hard to beat, but he’seasy to draw against. He justdoesn’t have that winning spirit.” Ironically, Naroditsky was seeth -

ing winning spirit that day. At 17,he has just recently grown tall,but he has not yet grown out ofDanya. In another year, he willbegin to fill out his frame, but fornow he’s left long and lanky. It’seasy to miss mental aggression ina boy during this awkward phaseof his life, when his outwardappearance often looks uncom -fortable, almost unsure of hisplace. Not helping his case is aboyish soft smile and eyes that aregentle. Danya shows no sign ofjudgment or calculation. Naturallykind, with no intentions.Danya had been the sole front -

runner that morning, and aneighth- round win against Yian Liou wouldhave meant an early fitting for the nationalcrown. But he let a superior position withthe white pieces slip away, and Liou’ssquirm to a draw allowed Harmon-Vellottito catch pace for the last round. It set fireto Danya. He stood tall and filled out that frame as

he got up from the board, aggressive as hewalked from the Saint Louis Chess Club, hisonce-gentle eyes spitting fire. He left thehalf-point of today and immediately fo -cused fury on tomorrow. If it wasn’t win ningspirit that filled his broad shoulders thatday, it was a clear and definitive acceptanceof what lay ahead.And it steamed from Daniel Naroditsky’s

Daniel neededto win the world

before it noticed him.

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ears.“Tomorrow is a must-win. I will win

tomorrow.”

Infallible. Incapable of making mistakes.The feeling is familiar, but now Naroditskycommands it. He celebrated his U.S. Junior crown for

just one week, then he hopped on a planefor Spain, with just a little more doubtleft to squash. At the XXXIII Open Interna-cional “Villa de Benasque” in July, Danielgrabbed his third and final grandmaster(GM) norm by staying true to Harmon-Vellotti’s description: Hard to beat.His undefeated performance in

Benasque, tallying six points out of nine—including four points against sevenstraight grandmasters, culminated with atourna ment-closing draw that simulta-neously confirmed his last norm andpushed him over (2500) FIDE’s GM-watermark—to 2503 (August 2013). Hefollowed that up with another undefeatedperformance at the Open InternacionalCuitat de Balaguer, earning ninth-placeand another norm, just for kicks.Naroditsky wrapped up his 2013 sum -

mer surge at the RTU open A in Riga,Latvia in August. He turned in a strongperformance, tallying five wins and threedraws, good for a tie for 3rd-13th place, ahalf point out of a first-place tie. And aftera 30-game undefeated streak that spannedfive tournaments—netting the U.S. Juniorcrown, four norms and a new GM title—he seemed to find what he was looking for,in Latvia, buried in the fourth round.A loss. One of the lasting shreds of

doubt, now few and far between, for DanielNaroditsky.Something to fill the pages of his

note book.

Naroditsky annotates a game from the U.S.Junior for Chess Life:

Bogo-Indian (E11)IM Daniel Naroditsky (2558)FM Jeffrey Xiong (2496)U.S. Junior Closed, St. Louis, Missouri, 2013

1. d4!? Surprise, surprise! In my pre-game

preparation, I noticed that Jeffrey has aparticular affinity for sharp openingvariations such as the Najdorf or Dragon,and I felt that a relatively calm Bogo orQueen’s Indian—openings in which I hada fair bit of experience with both colors—would suit my style better.

1. ... Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. c4 Bb4+ 4. Bd2 Qe7 5. g3Nc6 6. Nc3

(see diagram top of next column)

So far, we are following the main line ofthe Bogo-Indian. While White has anundeniable space advantage and goodpiece coordination, Black’s impendingcentral counterplay (... d6 followed by ...e5) is nothing to sneeze at either. Themain move is 6. ... 0-0, but perhaps Jeffreywasn’t quite satisfied with the positionafter 7. Bg2 Bxc3 8. Bxc3 Ne4 (Alertnessis crucial. The nonchalant 8. ... d6?! wouldlead to an unpleasant position after 9.d5! Nb8 10. 0-0; in fact, 10. ... e5 11. Nd2transposes to the game!) 9. Rc1 d6 10. d5,when Black’s position is cramped and awee bit passive. Perhaps 7. ... Na5!? 8. b3b6 is a better try for equality, but that isa theoretical discussion beyond the scopeof these annotations!

6. ... d6?! Positionally justified, but tactically

flawed. By delaying ... 0-0, Black aims toexecute ... e6-e5 before White gets achance to fully coor dinate his pieces. Forinstance, after 7. Bg2?! Bxc3 8. Bxc3 Ne4 9. Rc1, Black can transpose to the mainline with 9. ... 0-0, but he has theadditional option of playing 9. ... Nxc3 10.Rxc3 e5, and although a transposition tothe main line is likely, I saw a far betterway to put Black’s move to the test.

7. d5! Simple but strong. The knight on c6

cannot move, since Qa4+ will pick up thebishop.

7. ... Bxc3 8. Bxc3 Nb8 9. Bg2 Only now does the seriousness of Black’s

error on the sixth move become clear: themove 9. ... Ne4, a crucial part of Black’s set -up, is now impossible because of 10. Bxg7.Unable to eliminate the dark-squaredbishop, Black suddenly finds himself intotal passivity, incapable of organizing anycounterplay on the kingside.

9. ... e5 10. Nd2! Of course, 10. 0-0 would allow 10. ...

Ne4 followed by 11. … Nxc3 or 11. … f5.In my opinion, one of the main reasons formy success at the Junior consisted in myability to limit my opponent’s counterplay.Moves like Nd2 are inordinately debili-tating for the opponent!

10. ... 0-0 11. 0-0 b6?! Black exacerbates the problem by fur -

ther weakening his position. Since White’smain play lies in a rapid queenside pawnassault (b2-b4-c4-c5), there was no needto create more targets on the queenside.Perhaps 11. ... c6!?, contesting White’scentral superi ority, was a better option,although after 12. Rc1 cxd5 13. cxd5 Na614. Nc4 White had a clear edge inGustafsson-Arnold, World Open 2010.

12. b4 Once again, simplicity reigns supreme.

During the post-mortem, GM Seirawansuggested 12. e4!? followed by 13. f4, butI could already smell blood on the queen -side. In addition, after 12. e4 a5 13. f4 Na614. f5 (a common idea; White “locks” thekingside in order to allow the g- and h-pawns to march forward) 14. ... Nc5 Blackhas the annoying idea of obtainingqueenside counterplay with ... Ba6 and ...b5 or even ... c7-c6 and ... b6-b5.

12. ... Bb7 13. Qb3?! A little too tentative. Although the rooks

are now connected and the queen on b3supports the d5-pawn, Black will nowhave the unwelcome opportunity to createsome luft (translation: breathing room; Iknow—I can’t resist the urge to vaunt mymulti-linguistic erudition) for his pieces.Instead, the banal but powerful 13. a4would have created serious problems forBlack; for instance, 13. ... c6 (13. ... a5 isimpossible on account of 14. bxa5 bxa515. Nb3! and White picks up the pawn) 14.e4 (Houdini’s first choice is 14. Ne4!?,but in my opinion 14. e4 creates morepractical problems) 14. ... Nbd7 15. a5!and Black is in serious trouble, since itisn’t clear how to stop the massive pawnassault on the queenside.

13. ... c6 14. Rfc1 Rc8 15. Bb2 Once again, my intention (to find optimal

squares for my pieces on the queenside) isunderstandable, but the execution is atad languid. Instead, 15. e4!?, followedby Nf1-e3, was a better perestroika (seecomment after move 13) to choose.

15. ... Nbd7 16. e4

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2013 U.S. JUNIOR CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIP, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, JUNE 13-23, 2013Rating 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Score

IM Daniel Naroditsky 2494 x ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 1 1 1 6½

FM Samuel Sevian 2390 ½ x 1 ½ 1 0 ½ ½ 1 1 6

FM Luke Harmon-Vellotti 2340 ½ 0 x 1 1 0 ½ 1 1 1 6

IM Victor C. Shen 2411 ½ ½ 0 x 1 1 ½ 0 1 1 5½

IM Kayden W. Troff 2443 ½ 0 0 0 x 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 4½

FM Yian Liou 2385 ½ 1 1 0 0 x ½ 0 1 ½ 4½

FM Jeffery Xiong 2370 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ x ½ 0 1 4

Robert M. Perez 2359 0 ½ 0 1 0 1 ½ x 0 1 4

FM Atulya Shetty 2320 0 0 0 0 ½ 0 1 1 x 1 3½

WFM Sarah Chiang 2101 0 0 0 0 0 ½ 0 0 0 x ½

“It was not takenseriously, this big effort

that I had exerted with the bottom line

of helping other players improve.

It was distorted and slandered

and blackened.”

The author of Mastering Positional Chess and Mastering Complex Endgames dealt with skepticism of his authorship due to his youth.

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At this point, I sat back with a satisfiedsigh, took a sip of Sprite, and began watch -ing Jeffrey’s clock tick down. At first sight,my position seems totally dominating:given time (and a perfunctory glance at theposition seems to reveal that I have allthe time in the world), I will transfer myknight to e3 via f1, and either take on c6,following up with a frontal assault on thed6-pawn, or run my a-pawn up the board,wreaking havoc on Black’s cramped pieces.My utopian ruminations, however, werenipped in the bud:

16. ... b5?! The right idea, but the wrong pawn!

Clearly, Black has to alter the pawnstructure on the queenside, but thisshould have been done by 16. ... c5, whenit turns out that Black’s position is rathersolid. After 17. b5, Black has the annoyingidea of doubling up on the a-file: 17. ... a618. a4 Ra7!? followed by 19. ... Rca8.Although White’s advantage is undeniable,Black’s defensive prospects are still veryreal. After the text move, however, Black’sposition becomes very bad, very fast:

17. dxc6 Bxc6 18. cxb5 Bxb5 19. a4 Bc6 20.Qd3! I was quite proud of this quiet but

devastating move after the game. Due tothe devastating threat of 21. Nc4, Black’snext move is practically forced:

20. ... Qe6

After the computer’s cold-bloodedsuggestion of 20. ... Bb7, Black’s positionis untenable after 21. Nc4 Ne8 22. Na5. Now, 21. ... d5 is clearly threatened, so

I must act immediately:

21. Qa6! Devastating! Suddenly, White switches

from ‘positional crunch’ mode to ‘immedi -ate kill’ mode, and the effect is lethal.Black’s bishop on c6 has no squares, and21. ... d5 loses after 22. b5 Nb8 23. exd5!Nxd5 24. Bxd5.

21. ... Nb8?! Slightly winded by the turn of events,

Jeffrey misses his last chance. The“computeresque” 21. ... Rc7 (which I wasslightly worried about during the game!)

still leads to a very difficult ending after 22.Qc4 (note that 22. Rxc6? Nb8! is not at allclear) 22. ... Rac8 23. Qxe6 fxe6 24. Nc4,Black can still fight with 24. ... Ne8. Afterthe text move, Black’s position falls apart.

22. Qc4! Nbd7 23. Qxe6 fxe6 24. b5 Bb7 25.Nc4 Nxe4 Both 25. ... Ne8 26. Ba3 d5 27. Na5

and 25. ... Bxe4 26. Nxd6 Rxc1+ 27. Rxc1are not much better.

26. Bxe4 Bxe4 27. Nxd6 Rxc1+ Unnecessarily going with the flow. Black

could still have tried 27. ... Rc2, when thewin is a little tougher. Still, following 28.Ba3 (but not the impulsive 28. Rxc2?!Bxc2, and Black’s bishop is suddenly in anirksome position) 28. ... Bg6 29. Rxc2Bxc2 30. a5 Black’s position is hopeless.

28. Rxc1 Bf3 29. Rc7?! Rash, rash, rash! This doesn’t throw

away the win, of course, but 29. Rc3!,aiming to induce the diagonal-opening 29.... e4 before penetrating the seventh rankwith 30. Rc7.

Now, 30. ... Rd8 is impossible onaccount of 31. Nb7! (note the importanceof White’s 29th move: the e4-pawn impris -ons the f3-bishop!), winning a piece. On themore resilient 30. ... Nf6, White repliesnot 31. a5?!, and when Black can stillresist after 31. ... Ne8 32. Rc8!? (this isn’tcomputer chess; White simply goes forthe more important pawn and keeps hisback rank safe) 32. ... Rxc8 33. Nxc8 Be234. Nxa7 Nd6 35. b6 Nb7, but 31. Bxf6!,when 31. ... gxf6 32. Nc8 is crushing.

29. ... Rd8! Ugh! Only now did I realize that my

intended 30. Rxa7? leads nowhere after 30.... Nf6 31. Bxe5 Ne8!, and Black suddenlydevelops formidable counterplay basedon the weakness of White’s first rank.With time pressure rearing its ugly head,I missed both 30. a5 and 30. Ba3, both ofwhich win in a matter of moves, butdecided to liquidate into a winning, albeitslightly messy minor-piece ending.

30. Nb7!? Rb8! Of course, 30. ... Bxb7 31. Rxb7 loses

immediately.

31. Na5 Nb6 32. Rxg7+! This is the idea! Now, Jeffrey’s intended

32. ... Kf8 33. Rxh7 Kg8 fails to 34. Rh8+!,and White uses the same tactical motif totrade rooks and win a third pawn.

32. ... Kxg7 33. Bxe5+ Kf7 34. Bxb8 a6 Perhaps 34. ... Nxa4 35. Bxa7 Ke7 was

a better try, but White should still win byevicting the bishop from f3 and pushinghis kingside pawns; Black’s pieces areoverextended.

35. bxa6 Nxa4 36. Nc4! Precision is key in these types of

endings. Now, Black’s knight doesn’t haveaccess to the b6-square.

36. ... Ke7 37. Bd6+ Kd8 38. Bf4 Kc8 39. Nd6+Kb8 40. Nf7+ Ka7 41. Ng5

Finally! Black loses the h7-pawn, but,perhaps more importantly, his king is waytoo far away from White’s double passers.In short, Black is busted.

41. ... Bd5 42. Nxh7 Kxa6 43. Nf6 Bf3 44. h4Nc3 45. h5 Nd5 A good try, but White will have too many

passed pawns for the “opposite-coloredbishop endings are drawn” rule to takeeffect. Of course, Black had no other wayto stop White’s pawns.

46. Nxd5 exd5 47. h6 Be4 48. Be5! Care must be taken until the very end.

The impulsive 48. g4?! is less clear after 48.... d4.

48. ... Kb5 49. f4 Kc6 50. g4 Bh7 51. Bd4,Black resigned.Black is powerless to stop White’s

armada of passers (after f4-f5, Kf2-e3-f4and g4-g5), so he threw in the towel.All things considered, this is my best

effort at the Junior. Although both playerscommitted their fair share of inaccuraciesand errors, I found some nice ideas andcame out superior in all three stages of thegame (an advantage out of the opening, awinning position out of the middle game,and a relatively clean win in the ending)despite Jeffrey’s stubborn resistance. Inaddition, this game set the tone for the restof the tournament and imbued with much-needed confidence.

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fter GM Sergey Erenburg playedthe eighth move of the high-stakes final round at the 41stAnnual World Open, he

encountered a novel position in the BerlinDefense that he has never seen before.Then he did two things that I have neverseen before—at least not on the top boardsin such an extreme fashion.First, Erenburg spent close to an hour

contemplating his next couple moves, acuriously lengthy amount of time to burnwhen one is still 30 or so moves awayfrom the critical 40th move that bringsadditional time in a 40/90 game.Second, Erenburg cast a piercing glare

at his opponent, GM Parimarjan Negi, ofIndia, who had just taken first place theweekend prior at the DC International.So I wanted to know why? Why did he

spend nearly an hour on just two movesso early in such an important game andwhat did he hope to glean by staring at hisopponent?“The main reason is because the position

is very, very complicated,” Erenberg toldChess Life in response to the first question.

In the annotated version of the game,which appears later in this article, Erenburglists a multitude of possible moves that hesays he considered for move nine —all ofwhich he said lead to “very long variationswhere both sides can deviate on every moveplaying a number of different continuations.”And what about that glare?“The reason I looked at him is because

I was trying to see if he analyzed everythingor this line is just for one game, meaningthat objectively, I can find a refutation,”Erenburg said.And this can be figured out by looking

at one’s opponent?“In some sense, it is similar to poker,

where players try to figure out whether theiropponents are bluffing,” Erenburg continued.“But the more I calculated, the more I gotconvinced that he is 100 percent prepared.”But Erenburg might be giving Negi more

credit than he deserves.“Before the game started, I wasn't plan -

ning on being very ambitious,” Negi toldChess Life via Facebook.“Yes, my move Ng4 ... f5!? was a rather

unusual, but very interesting novelty in a

topical main variation of Berlin,” Negiexplained.He said due to the tense situation in the

final round of the tournament—with eightgrandmasters tied for first with six pointseach and several others breathing downtheir necks—he wanted to play somethingthat creates chances for three results, andthus put pressure on his opponent, too.He said the near-hour that Erenburg

spent to play a couple of moves early in thegame came as a “welcome relief.”“It put me in the driver's seat and I got

time to see what was happening in theother boards, so I could choose my strategyoptimally,” Negi said.When Negi saw that GM Conrad Holt

“might be winning” against GM YunieskyQuesada Perez, he refused a draw andplanned to keep playing a long game ifneed be.“But then, Quesada managed to find a

drawing setup, and any ambitious plan byme would give mutual chances, so I didn'tfeel like taking much risk,” Negi explained.The game represents what another top-

finishing grandmaster described as one

Tournaments / 2013 World Open


Ten years after it last happened, ten tie for first at the World Open, with GM Varuzhan Akobian winning the playoff.

By JAMAAL ABDUL-ALIM

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of the more complicated at the ContinentalChess Association’s annual World Open,which made its debut this year in its newvenue—at least through 2015—at theCrystal City Hyatt Regency in Arlington,Virginia.It is also one of four games on the top

boards in the final round that ended in adraw by the top finishing grandmasters.The tournament was remarkable in that

a total of 10 grandmasters tied for first andsplit the first through 10th place prizes.The last time the World Open saw a

ten-way tie was back in 2003, USCFrecords show.Each top-finishing grandmaster walked

away with about $3,900, except GMVaruzhan Akobian, who earned a smallbonus by drawing with black in anArmageddon game against GM YunieskyQuesada Perez.

Here is the dramatic Erenburg/Negigame, annotated by Erenburg:

Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense (C65)GM Sergey Erenburg (2691)GM Parimarjan Negi (2749)21st Annual World Open, Arlington, Virginia (9),07.07.2013Notes by Erenburg

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. d3 Trying to avoid the main avenues of the

Berlin variation.

4. ... Bc5 Black develops his bishop to an active

position with the possible idea of tradingknights with ... Nc6-d4. Another alternativewas 4. ... d6 with the following possiblefianchetto on g7.

5. Bxc6 Again, not the most popular contin-

uation. I figured that with a different pawnstructure, and material in a not veryexplored position, this would give mechances to outplay my opponent.

5. ... dxc6 6. Nbd2 The pawn structure is very similar to

the one from the Sicilian Rossolimo, whereBlack’s bishop is usually “fianchettoed” ong7. In comparison to it, it is hard to say ifWhite has any better chance for an openingadvantage in this particular line. White isusually better off with any trade of piecesand generally wants to carry out the f2-f4or d2-d4 advances in the future. Black onthe other hand, wants to prevent Whitefrom taking control over the center, and oneof his typical plans is to develop initiativeon the kingside using active pieces.

6. ... 0-0 7. Nc4 Ng4

To my surprise, Negi kept playing fastwith very aggressive and unpredictablemoves. I was caught off guard with his 7.... Ng4, which turned out to be a verystrong new concept deeply analyzed byhim. In the preceding games, most of thetop players chose one of the two moreconventional options: 7. ... Nd7 8. Bd2 (8.0-0 Re8 9. Bd2 Bf8 10. b4 This is anothertypical idea to freeze Black’s queenside.10. ... f6 11. a4 Nb6 12. Ne3 Be6 13. Qb1Qd7 14. Rd1 Bf7 15. h3 Rad8 16. Be1Bh5 17. g4 Bf7 18. c4 c5 19. b5 Nc8 20.Qc2 Re6 21. Kf1 Ne7 Although White gota slight advantage, Black was able to holdin GM Viswanathan Anand [2775]-GMVladimir Kramnik [2795]/London2012/CB00_2013 [40]) 8. ... Re8 9. a4 f610. 0-0 Nf8 11. Be3 Ne6 12. Bxc5 Nxc5 13.Ne3 Ne6 14. Nh4 a5 15. b3 Qd4 16. Nhf5Qc5 17. Qd2 Nd4 18. Nxd4 Qxd4 19. Qe2Be6 20. Kh1 Rad8 ½-½ GM ViswanathanAnand (2783)-GM Sergey Karjakin(2767)/Sandnes 2013/CB20_ 2013 (57);White got nothing after 7. ... Re8 8. Bg5 b59. Ncd2 h6 10. Be3 Bxe3 11. fxe3 c5 12.b3 a5 13. a4 c6 14. Qe2 Ba6 15. c4 Ra7 16.0-0 Rd7 17. Ne1 b4 18. Rf3 Rd6 19. Nf1Bc8 and even managed to lose in GM IgorKurnosov (2680)-GM Mateusz Bartel(2609)/Lublin 2010/EXT 2011 (60).

8. 0-0 f5!?

After 8. 0 -0 and his fast reply 8. ... f5, Irealized that I was dragged into hispreparation, whereas, I saw that positionfor the first time in my life ... The list of themoves I considered was as follows: 9. exf5,9. Be3, 9. Ne3, 9. Qe2, 9. Qe1, 9. Nfxe5and 9. Bg5. All of those lead to very longvariations where both sides can deviate onevery move playing a number of differentcontinuations. I expected a more standard 8. ... Be6,

which would be replied by 9. b3 (But not9. Ncxe5? Nxf2 10. Rxf2 Bxf2+ 11. Kxf2 f6;and not 9. Nfxe5? Nxf2 10. Rxf2 Bxf2+11. Kxf2 f6).

9. Bg5 I realized that my main problem was

that there was little coordination amongthe heavy pieces along the first row. Thedisadvantage of this move is that it helps

to bring Black’s queen to a more activeposition and the bishop on g5 becomesvulnerable because of Black’s possible ...f5-f4 advance. Here are some of thevariations I calculated during the game: 9.Nfxe5 Nxf2 10. Rxf2 Bxf2+ 11. Kxf2 fxe4+(During the game, I did not see the 12. ...Qf6 resource, but I did see 11. ... b5 12.Ne3 f4 13. Kg1 fxe3 14. Bxe3 Qe8, whichgives Black a slight edge.) 12. Kg1 Qf6! (12.... b5 is not good, in view of 13. Ne3 Qf614. N3g4 Bxg4 15. Nxg4 Qd4+ 16. Be3) 13.Be3 b5 14. Bc5 bxc4 15. Bxf8 cxd3!;

Of course not 9. h3?? Nxf2 10. Rxf2Bxf2+ 11. Kxf2 fxe4; Similarly, not 9.Ncxe5 Nxf2; For a long time I consideredsacrificing an Exchange and going intothe endgame with 9. exf5 e4 (9. ... Bxf5 isan option as well. Black’s pawn structureis horrible, but his pieces are so active,which makes it possible for him to eithercarry out ... e5-e4 or get a dangerousinitiative: 10. Qe2 [10. h3 is playable aswell, but Black is not worse here: 10. ...Nxf2 11. Rxf2 Bxf2+ 12. Kxf2 e4 13. Bg5Qe8 14. dxe4 Qxe4] 10. ... Qd5! 11. h3What else? 11. ... Nxf2 12. Rxf2 e4 [12. ...Bxf2+! 13. Qxf2 e4 14. Ne3 Qd7 15. Nxf5exf3 16. g4 Rae8 17. Be3 h5 is only slightlybetter for White] 13. Be3 exf3 14. Qxf3 Be715. Raf1 Bxd3 16. Qxd5+ cxd5 17. cxd3dxc4 18. dxc4) 10. dxe4 Qxd1 (Over theboard, I was convinced that 10. ... Bxf2+was the best, for example 11. Kh1 Qxd112. Rxd1 Bc5 13. Rf1 Re8 [13. ... Nf2+ 14.Rxf2 Bxf2 15. g4 and White is not worsebecause of the strong center; 13. ... b6!?]14. h3 Nf2+ 15. Kh2 Nxe4 16. g4 b6) 11.Rxd1 Nxf2 12. Be3 Nxe4! (After 12. ...Bxe3 13. Nxe3 Nxd1 14. Rxd1 Whiteshould be better, since it will take sometime for Black to activate his pieces. Whitecan use that time to advance his pawnsand bring the knights to ideal positions.)13. Bxc5 Nxc5.

(see diagram top of next page)

... and Black is slightly better, because14. g4 is met by 14. ... g6; I could havesimplified the matters with 9. Ne3 fxe4(9. ... f4!? 10. Nc4 Qe8) 10. dxe4 Qxd1 11.Rxd1 Nxe3 12. Bxe3 Bxe3 13. fxe3 Bg4; 9.Be3?! Nxe3 10. fxe3 b5; Another logical



continuation which I had at my disposalwas to move the queen away from theopposition with Black’s queen: 9. Qe2 fxe4(9. ... f4? 10. h3) 10. dxe4 (10. Qxe4 Bf511. Qe2 Qd5 would transpose to the 9. exf5Bxf5 line.) 10. ... Be6! with the idea 11.Ncxe5 Nxe5 12. Nxe5 Rxf2 13. Rxf2 Bxf2+14. Qxf2 (14. Kxf2 Qd4+; 14. Kh1 Qf6)14. ... Qd1+ 15. Qf1 Qd4+; Not too manyhuman players would go back with theknight to d2, but engines have no prob -lems making such decisions ... 9. Ncd2 f4(9. ... Nf6!?) 10. h3 h5!? 11. hxg4 hxg4 12.Nxe5 f3! (12. ... g3 13. Ndf3) 13. g3 Qe8;9. Qe1 fxe4 10. dxe4?? (10. Qxe4 Bf5 leadsto the 9. Qe2 line.) 10. ... Rxf3! 11. gxf3Qh4! 12. fxg4 Qxg4+ 13. Kh1 Qf3+ 14.Kg1 Bh3.

9. ... Qe8 Now Black is ready to bring his queen

to h5, and at the same time to push the f-pawn locking White’s bishop on thekingside.

10. exf5 I thought playing this was a must. It

turned out that there was one precedinggame, where White continued 10. h3 fxe411. dxe4 b5?! (11. ... Be6 is probablybetter.) 12. hxg4 bxc4 13. Qe2 Bxg4 14.Qxc4+ Kh8 15. Qxc5 Rxf3 16. Rfd1 ½–½Vahe Baghdasaryan (2348)-WIM SiranushAndriasian (2214)/Jermuk 2010/CBM138 Extra (25); To my surprise, Houdinirecommends 10. Bh4 fxe4 (Somehow,White is fine after 10. ... f4 11. c3 Be6 12.b4 Bd6 13. Re1) 11. dxe4 Be6 (11. ... b6!?)12. Ncxe5 (12. Ncd2 Qh5) 12. ... Nxe5 13.Nxe5 Bc4 14. Nxc4 Qxe4.

10. ... e4 Black got the desired breakthrough in

the center, and it became clear that Whitehas to be careful to equalize the game.Black’s bishops are too active now. 10. ...Bxf5 11. h3 (11. Qe2 e4 12. dxe4 Bxe4) 11.... Nxf2 12. Rxf2 Bxf2+ (12. ... e4 13. d4)13. Kxf2 e4 14. dxe4 Qxe4 15. Ncd2 Qxc2.

11. dxe4 Qxe4 12. Qd3

(see diagram top of next column)Probably the best. Nothing else gives

equal chances: 12. Ncd2 Qxf5 13. Bh4Be6; 12. b3 Bxf5.

12. ... Qxd3 Looks like a logical choice, but appar -

ently, taking on f5 was even better. 12. ...Bxf5 13. Qxe4 Bxe4 14. Ncd2 HereParimarjan and I were both sure thatWhite is fine, but Houdini finds a way tokeep Black’s initiative alive! (14. h3 Nxf215. Rxf2 Bxf3) 14. ... Bxf3! 15. Nxf3 Rae816. Bh4 (Maybe better 16. h3 Ne5 [16. ...Nxf2 17. Rxf2 Re2 18. Bh4 Rxc2 19. b4])16. ... Re2 17. Rac1 g5! 18. Bg3 h5 19. h4gxh4 20. Bxh4 a5 and although Blackhas no immediate threats, White’s positionis unpleasant.

13. cxd3 Bxf5 14. d4 Bb6 15. Rfe1 Preventing immediate transfer of Black’s

bishop to d5 via e4 or e6.

15. ... Nf6 This was the moment I realized that I

could not really play for a win here.Objectively speaking, the endgame isequal: Black will occupy the d5-outpost,and I will take control over e5. With theopposite colored bishops, the outcome ofthe game would have been predictable.But I decided to try my luck by playing ...

16. Bxf6 The position is equal after 16. a4 Rad8

17. Nxb6 axb6 18. h3.

16. ... gxf6! This is the point! I lost control over the

e5-spot.

17. Re7 Also OK is 17. Re3 Rf7 18. h3 Rd7 19.

Nxb6 axb6 20. a3.

17. ... Rf7 18. Rae1?! This was some kind of a blunder. I

simply forgot that my rook could be drivenaway from e7 after we trade rooks. Betterwas 18. Re3.

18. ... Rxe7 19. Rxe7 Kf8 Now that I can’t take on b6, I have to be

extra careful to hold this endgame.

20. Re1?!

20. Nxb6? axb6 21. Rxc7 Rxa2 22. h3Rxb2 23. d5 c5 (23. ... cxd5 24. Nd4) 24.d6 Rb1+ 25. Kh2 Rd1; It was important tokeep the f3-knight protected: 20. Re3 Rd8(20. ... Bg4 gives nothing: 21. h3! Bxf3 22.Nxb6 axb6 23. Rxf3 Rxa2 24. Rxf6+ Kg825. Re6 when both sides have chances) 21.Nxb6 axb6 and here Black has somechances, although objectively, White shouldgradually neutralize his initiative.

20. ... Kf7?! Negi missed the chance to get a slightly

better position here. 20. ... Bg4! 21. Nxb6(Unfortunately, 21. Nh4 Bxd4 22. Re4 isrefuted by 22. ... Re8) 21. ... axb6 22. a3Bxf3 23. gxf3 Kf7 Here I would have todefend this unpleasant endgame.

21. a3 Be6 22. Nxb6 axb6 23. Re3 Ra4 Setting up a trap for me. Probably,

Black’s last chance to fight for the winwas 23. ... Rd8!? 24. h3 c5 25. dxc5 bxc526. Rc3 Rd1+ 27. Kh2 c4.

24. Rc3 With the following b2-b4, I planned to

make my opponent’s rook very passive.Now Black has to exchange his bishop formy knight and go into an equal rooksendgame. 24. b4? would have been amistake, due to 24. ... c5 25. bxc5 bxc5 26.dxc5 Rc4 and Black’s connected pawns willcause a lot of trouble.

24. ... Bd5, Draw agreed. If I chose to proceed, the game would

have likely continued as follows: 25. b4Bxf3 26. Rxf3 c5 27. dxc5 bxc5 28. bxc5 Rc429. Kf1 Rxc5 with a dead drawn endgame.

GM Tamaz Gelashvili annotates his winagainst one of our strongest up-and-coming grandmasters:

Philidor Defense (C41)GM Ray Robson (2713)GM Tamaz Gelashvili (2683)41st Annual World Open, Arlington, Virginia (7),07.06.2013Notes by Gelashvili

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expected to have a very difficult game.100 percent concentration would be nec -essary in order not to miss anything andfight till the end, otherwise a loss is thelikely result.

1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 e5 4. Nf3 exd4 5.Nxd4 Be7 I decided to play this line, because it’s

less tactical and more positional. Probably,White is slightly better in this line, but

Black gets a very solid position and it’s notso easy for White to find a way to get aclear advantage.

6. g3 0-0

Another interesting move is 6. ... d5which is a main line here, but I decided toplay more solidly and keep the centralpawns on the board.

7. Bg2 Re8 8. 0-0 c6 9. a4

I don’t think this move is necessaryhere. White usually plays a4 to stop ... b5,but when White’s bishop is already on g2,Black can hardly play ... b5, because of aweakness on c6. That’s why White couldcontinue development without a4.

9. ... a5 10. Re1 Bf8 11. h3 Nbd7 12. g4 Not the best move. Much better was 12.

Bf4 followed by Qd2 and Rad1, but Ray istrying to start an attack and create some


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threats immediately.

12. ... g6! Not only allows ... Nh5 after g4-g5, but

also controls the f5-square, which is veryimpor tant.

13. Bf4 Nc5 14. Qd2 Qb6 15. e5!? Played in Ray’s style again. Most players

would play 15. b3 Qb4 16. Rad1 when allWhite’s pieces are developed and only after

that White can start thinking about moveslike e4-e5, but Ray decided to sacrifice apawn and try to get compensation or evena decisive advantage.

15. ... dxe5 16. Bxe5 Ncd7 17. Bf4?!Probably better was 17. Bxf6 Nxf6 18.

Qf4 Bd7! 19. Qxf6 Bg7 20. Nd5 Qxd4 21.Qd6 with equal play, but this definitely isnot what Ray had in mind when he played15. e5.

17. ... Rxe1+ 18. Rxe1 Qxb2 19. g5 Nh5 20.Bc7 Ng7 Safely played. I decided to get control

on the e8-square. For quite some time Iwas thinking about 20. ... Bb4 21. Re8+Nf8 but was worried about 22. Qe1!(Black is much better after 22. Nde2 Ng723. Rd8 Be7) 22. ... Ng7 (Worse are 22. ...Bxc3?

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GM Larry Kaufman, right, playing GM Alex Lenderman in round four.


Nimzowitsch-Larsen Opening (A01)GM Alex Lenderman (2640)GM Larry Kaufman (2390)21st Annual World Open, Arlington, Virginia(4), 07.05.2013

1. b3

Lenderman knows of my reputation asan openings expert and so playssomething unexpected and offbeat,but memory declines with age so hemight have done better to engage mein a theoretical contest. In fact,Lenderman told Chess Life, “It was aterrible game for me, so I deserve thequestion marks [that Kaufman used inhis annotations]. Getting out of theorymight’ve been an OK decision since I’mnot a theoretician myself, but I overdidit still I think with 1. b3.”

1. ... e5 2. Bb2 Nc6 3. e3 Nf6 4. Bb5 Bd6

As recommended in both of my Blackand White repertoire books.

5. d3?!

It's been five years since I won the World Senior Chess Championship in Germanyin a field of about 300 players at the age of 60, and now I've won the top Senior(65 and up) prize in the World Open, with a 50 percent score in the Open sectionagainst mostly higher rated opponents. “World Open Senior Chess Champion”sounds pretty impressive, but in fact it was pretty much a foregone conclusionbefore the first pawn was pushed, because all of the other eligible masters choseto play in the Under 2400 Section, leaving me with only two rivals for the Opensenior prize, both rated nearly 400 points below me. Still, since my performancerating topped any senior in the Under 2400 Section, the new title does have somereal basis even if it was not awarded on that basis.

Regarding the other seniors playing (in the Under 2400 Section), I'd like to mentionIM Ilye Figler, who had a fine result, and FM Larry Gilden, who was the local chesssuperstar (among the top dozen players in the U.S.) when I first joined USCF overhalf a century ago, and my mentor and friend so long ago. Although Gilden's resultwas not a success, his return to chess at the age of 70, after nearly three decadesof absence, is most welcome. As for my own performance, I did well enough to liftmy own rating back into the ranks of senior masters (2400+). The only other“senior senior master” (65 and up and 2400 and up) with more than one ratedevent in the last year is IM Igor Foygel. My rating is now quite close to what it waswhen I first played in the U.S. Championship at the age of 24. Although mystanding among American players was much higher then (#17), I feel that Iactually play better now than then. The level of play is just way higher now.

I managed to beat the highly rated Grandmaster Alex Lenderman, in the followinggame. Annotations are heavily aided by the number-two-rated engine Komodo(soon to be number one I predict), of which I am co-author along with Don Dailey.

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The main line is the funny looking 5. Na3Na5!?.

5. ... 0-0

Probably best was 5. ... Ne7, when Whitewill probably rescue his endangeredbishop by 6. d4, when after 6. ... e4 7.Be2 c6 8. Nh3 Bc7 9. 0-0 d5 is Black’schoice.

6. Nd2 Re8

Probably best was still 6. ... Ne7.

7. Ne2 Bf8 8. d4

8. ... exd4

The move 8. ... e4 was the way to playall-out for a win, but Alex outrated me byover 200 points.

9. Nxd4 Nxd4 10. Bxd4 a6 11. Be2 d5 12. 0-0 c5 13. Bb2 Bf5 14. Nf3?!

14. ... Ne4?!

Best was 14. ... Be7! to free up the queenfrom having to defend the knight andslightly in Black’s favor. Black plans ...Qc7 and ... Rad8.

15. c4 dxc4 16. Bxc4 Qxd1

It is equal after 16. ... Qc7.

17. Rfxd1 Nd6 18. Bd5 Be4?!

Correct was first 18. ... Rad8 with equalchances.

19. Ne5 Rad8 20. Rac1?!

20. Bxe4 Nxe4 21. Nd7 was slightly inWhite’s favor.

20. ... Bxd5 21. Rxd5 f6 22. Nf3 c4

The move 22. ... Ne4! was slightly inBlack’s favor. The move chosen sufficesto equalize; I had no idea that I should tryfor more here.

23. Nd4 cxb3 24. axb3 Rc8 25. Rxc8 Rxc826. f3 Nf7?!

Better was 26. ... b6.

27. Ne6?!

Stronger was 27. Kf2.

27. ... Bd6! 28. f4 Re8 29. f5 Rc8 30. Bd4Rc1+ 31. Kf2 Rc2+ 32. Kf3 h5 33. h4 Rc134. g3 Kh7 35. Nf4 Bxf4 36. gxf4 Nh6 37.Bc5 Ng4 38. b4 Rf1+ 39. Kg2 Re1


40. Rd7?!

White had about an hour left, but movedtoo fast perhaps because I was down toone minute. But I only had to make onemove, so that was a questionabledecision. We now had a minor rules issue,and the clock was stopped. The problemwas that the clock added 30 minutes,

apparently “thinking” that we had bothmade 40 moves, but we both agreed that Istill had to make my 40th move. Theproblem was that since the time wasadded, there was no longer a display ofseconds, so I would either have to movequickly or risk forfeiting when my minutewas up as I had no way to see the seconds.Alex sportingly agreed not to claim aforfeit if that should happen, and anyway Imoved before the minute was up, makingthe issue moot. Still, for the future, thisneeds to be addressed by the rules guys.

40. ... Nxe3+ 41. Kf2?

It seems Alex simply overlooked myreply. He should recapture, and althoughhe will be worse, he can count on at leastreaching the easily drawn ending of rookand two pawns versus rook and three allon the kingside.

41. ... Rd1! 42. Rxb7 Nxf5 43. Ra7?!

Probably White is already lost, but thismakes things worse.

43. ... Ra1 44. Bf8 Ra2+ 45. Kf3 Kg8 46. Ra8Kf7 47. b5?

Apparently just an oversight, butotherwise a pawn will soon fall on theother wing and so I don’t think itmattered.

47. ... Nd4+ 48. Ke4?! Nxb5 49. Bc5 Ra4+,White resigned.

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23. Rxf8+ Kxf8 24. Bd6+ Kg7 25. Qe5+; 22.... Qxc3 23. Rxf8+ Kxf8 24. Bd6+ Kg7 25.Qe5+; 22. ... h6 23. Qe5! Qxc3? 24. Bd6!.)23. Rd8 Qa3! (The knight is still too hot totouch: 23. ... Qxc3 24. Qxc3 Bxc3 25.Bd6 Nge6 26. Nxe6 fxe6 27. Rxf8+ Kg7 28.Re8.) 24. Nb1 Bxe1 (24. ... Qb2 25. Nc3)25. Nxa3 Bb4 26. Nc4 Be7 27. Nb6 Bxd828. Bxd8 Ra6 29. Nxc8 Ra8 30. Ne7+ Kh831. Bc7.

21. Rb1 Good for Black is 21. Ne4 Bb4!.

21. ... Qa3 22. Ne4 Qxa4 At this point I started thinking what to

do ... I was quite sure that 22. ... Ne8 wasthe best move here. d6 and f6 are keysquares and it’s good to overprotect them.After 23. Bxa5 Nd6 (After 23. ... Qxa4 24.Bc3 White has great play for the pawn.) 24.Nxd6 Qxd6 25. Bb4 Qc7 White has nomore attack and the a4-pawn is very weak,that’s why Black is slightly better, butRay was already running very short ontime, that’s why I decided to accept achallenge and take the second pawn on a4.It was too risky, but I couldn’t see a clearway for him to checkmate me and if Whitedoesn’t do something really fast, I willsimply push the a-pawn and then Whitewill be lost.

23. Re1

23. ... Qa2? Better was 23. ... Qa3!. The idea is

simple; Black needs to avoid the dark-squared bishop trade, because all darksquares in Black’s camp are weak. 24.Re3 (No better is 24. Nf6+ Nxf6 25. gxf6Ne6.) 24. ... Qb2 25. Bd6 a4 and compareto the game; Black gained some time.

24. Bd6! Qb2 When I played 23. ... Qa2, I missed that

after 24. Bd6 Bxd6 25. Nxd6 Nf8 he has26. Qc3! threatening Ra1 and my queen isin trouble.

25. Bxf8? A mistake in time trouble. Much better

was 25. Nf6+! Kh8 (This line is the best for

both sides: 25. ... Nxf6 26. gxf6 Be6! [Blackis down a piece after 26. ... Bxd6? 27.Qh6! Bf8 28. fxg7 Bg4 {Black has lostmaterial and the initiative after 28. ...Bd7? 29. gxf8=Q+ Rxf8 30. Re4.} 29.gxf8=Q+ Rxf8 30. Nxc6 bxc6 31. hxg4Qxc2 32. Qf4.] 27. Bxf8 Rxf8 28. fxg7 Rd829. Re4 c5 30. Qe1 Rxd4 31. Rxe6 fxe6 32.Qxe6+ Kxg7 33. Qe7.) 26. Nf3! Bxd6 27.Qxd6 Qb4 28. Qd1 Nxf6 29. gxf6 Bf5 30.fxg7+ Kg8.

25. ... Nxf8 26. Qf4? And this is a decisive mistake. White’s

last chance was 26. Nf6+ Kh8 27. Re7Be6 28. Nxe6 Nfxe6 29. Rxf7 Qd4!(Consistent with my plan, but losing is29. ... a4? 30. Qe3! a3 31. Bf1!! [Blackescapes with a draw after 31. Qxe6 Qc1+32. Kh2 Qf4+ 33. Kg1 Qc1+ 34. Bf1 Qxg5.]31. ... a2 32. Qxe6 a1=Q 33. Rxg7.) 30. Qc1(Black has a big edge after 30. Qxd4 Nxd431. Rd7! [Too slow is 31. Rxb7 a4.] 31. ...Ne2+ [Equal is 31. ... Nxc2 32. Be4 Nb4 33.Rxb7.] 32. Kf1 Nf4 33. Rxb7 a4 34. Rb2 a335. Ra2 Ra6.) 30. ... a4 31. Rxb7 a3 32. c3Qf4 winning for Black.

26. ... Be6 27. Nf6+ Kh8 28. Qh4 a4 At this point, we were both in time

trouble, but I had an easy plan, just topush the a-pawn and White could donothing about it.

29. Re4 a3 30. Qh6 a2 31. Rh4 a1=Q+ 32. Kh2Nh5 33. Rxh5 gxh5 34. Nxh7 Nxh7 35. Be4

35. ... Qg1+! 36. Kxg1 Qc1+ 37. Kh2 37. Kg2 Qxg5+.

37. ... Qf4+, White resigned. A very interesting and sharp game as

expected. I was very happy to win thisgame against such a strong opponent. Inround eight and nine I drew number oneand number two seeded players andshared first place. Finally, the World Openappeared to be a lucky tournament forme this year!

Finally, an offering from the champion,GM Varuzhan Akobian:

The World Open is one of my favoritetournaments, mainly due to the success

I have enjoyed when competing in it. Iplayed in this year’s tournament after athree-year absence and in the past 11years, have played in the event six times.I have been champion three times, had onefirst place finish and one second placefinish. My opponent in this first round game is

FM Kazim Gulamali against whom I havean unblemished record. Despite this game’sbrevity, it highlights the importance of gen -eral adherence to sound opening princi plesand the dangers of disregarding them with -out just cause.

Scandinavian Defense (B01)FM Kazim Gulamali (2437)GM Varuzhan Akobian (2698)21st Annual World Open, Arlington, Virginia (1),07.03.2013Notes by Akobian

1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 These are, of course, the opening moves

of the Pirc Defense. I have been playing theFrench Defense for the past 25 years. Thefact that my love for the French Defensehas allowed others to prepare more easilyfor me, than if my repertoire as Black hadbeen more varied, was not lost on me.Having, at minimum, two openings andtwo defenses (each against e4 and d4)makes preparation considerably more dif -ficult for one’s opponents; thus my deci sionto play the Pirc against 1. e4.

3. f3 This move came as somewhat of a

surprise as the main move is 3. Nc3.White’s choice is a very rarely played movein this position.

3. ... d5 I believe this is the best move in this

position. Black is attacking the center andtrying to take advantage of the weaknesscaused by 3. f3.

4. exd5 This is another surprising decision.

Usually White plays 4. e5 Nfd7 5. f4 e6 6.Nf3 c5 which transposes into the FrenchDefense. I speculate that my opponentwanted to avoid a transposition into thedefense with which I am most familiar.

4. ... Nxd5 5. c4 Nb6 This is the best square for the knight’s

retreat because it attacks both centralpawns.

6. Nc3 e5! This is a very strong move. The idea is

to attack White’s center and again try tocapitalize on White’s previous pawn pushto f3.



7. dxe5 If 7. d5 Bc5 (7. ... Nxc4?? 8. Qa4+ It’s

important to avoid this trap which losesthe knight by the intermezzo check. [8.Bxc4 Qh4+ 9. g3 Qxc4 and Black is up apawn and in a better position with thebishop pair.])

7. ... Qxd1+ 8. Nxd1 Nc6 It’s very important for Black to quickly

finish development and play very aggres-sively as he has sacrificed a pawn.

It is noteworthy to mention here that theplayer having the black pieces may still“press the action” despite White’s initialadvantage. Whether I do so with the blackpieces usually depends, primarily, uponthe perceived strength of my oppo nent.In this situation, however, it is due to myhaving sacrificed material. If I permit Whiteto also gain an initiative (or even neutralizemy initiative), I am without compensationfor the material sacrificed. Also, if my op -po nent is rated significantly lower then Iam likely to play more aggressively.

Even when a position is equal againstsuch an opponent, I attempt to extendthe game and continue playing despitehaving the black pieces. I accomplish thisby trying to create complications, positionsthat I suspect may be unfamiliar to myopponent or by pres suring White bystriving for the initiative. I do not, however,play anything but what I deem the bestmove. If the best move is not aggressive,I try to continue play without weakeningmy position.

9. f4 Be6 Again combining development with an

attack which here is an immediate threatto win back the sacrificed pawn.

10. b3 0-0-0 Playing energetically per Black’s plan.

Black now threatens ... Bb4+.

11. Ne3 Bc5! Black’s idea is to play the knight to b4

and capture on e3.

12. a3 Preventing ... Nb4.

12. ... Rhe8 Completing development and preparing

f6 in order to open the position againstWhite’s uncastled king.

13. Nf3 f6 14. exf6? This only serves to hasten the opening

of the position to White’s disadvantage ashis king’s safety is lacking. Still worse forWhite is, but better than the game, 14. Be2fxe5 15. fxe5 Nd7.

14. ... Bg8! (see diagram top of next column)

The reason this move is strong isbecause it controls f7. If White captures ong7, the passer is blocked. If 15. Kf2 Rd1!threatening to win material by ... Rxc1.

15. Ke2 gxf6!

I believe this is the best move becauseWhite is stifled and in virtual Zugzwang soI have time to regain material.

16. g3 Na5!, White resigned.

My opponent resigned after calculatingthe following variations. I was, of course,very happy to have won my first game asblack in just 16 moves. 16. ... Na5 17. Rb1(17. b4 Bxe3! 18. Bxe3 Naxc4) 17. ... Nxb3!18. Rxb3 Bxc4+ 19. Kf2 Bxb3.

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At A Glance 2013 World Open Date: June 29-July 7, 2013 | Location: Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia | 1,325 players. | Top Finishers: Open, 1st-10th, 61⁄2: Varuzhan Akobian,Yuniesky Quesada Perez, Lazaro Bruzon Batista, Viktor Laznicka, Sergey Erenburg, Tamaz Gelashvili, Parimarjan Negi, Alejandro Ramirez, Yury Shulman, ConradHolt. Under 2400, 1st, 71⁄2: Richard J. Tuhrim; 2nd-6th, 7: Nikhilesh Kunche, Ruifeng Li, Ryan D Goldenberg, Colin Chow, Grant Y. Xu. Under 2200, 1st, 8: JimmyBroja; 2nd, 71⁄2: Corbin Zachary Yu; 3rd-6th, 7: Luis Belliard, Praveen Sanjay, Makaio W. Krienke, Chaz Daly. Under 2000, 1st, 81⁄2: Bronson Gentry; 2nd, 8: VladimirSkavysh; 3rd, 71⁄2: Raynard Simmons; 4th-7th, 7: Peter S. Roberts, Harry A. Heublum, Leanid Patsuk, Ronald M Saylo. Under 1800, 1st-5th, 71⁄2: Paul Yancey Guthrie,Leo Poppante, Ralph Monda, David C. Zhou, Nnamdi S. Nwaye; 6th-12th, 7: Jevon O’Neal, Alexander Baez, Lassaad Sanane, Michael Quan, Taylor Santos Brunotts,Manuel Jose Then, Lingjun Kong. Under 1600, 1st, 81⁄2: Jerry J. Catuy; 2nd, 8: Charles Hill; 3rd-4th, 71⁄2: Victor Guzman, John Burton; 5th-8th, 7: NaomiBashkansky, Jay Shapiro, Vishal Menon, Roman L White. Under 1400, 1st, 81⁄2: Wei Feng; 2nd-3rd, 71⁄2: Augie Nugent, Arthur Guirnalda; 4th-7th, 7: Sheena Zeng,Richard Allen Sewell, Robert Garza, Robert E. Asibor. Under 1200, 1st, 81⁄2: Clark W. Rogers; 2nd, 8: Tim P. Bagwell; 3rd-6th, 7: Davis Zong, Ranxu Lin, SreyasKanaparti, Charity Brickman. Under 900, 1st, 71⁄2: John A. Montfort; 2nd, 71⁄2: Nihar Gudiseva; 3rd, 7: John Myles Flynn; 4th, 7: Qiuhua Zheng; 5th, 7: Nakul Nagappan.| Chief Tournament Director: William Goichberg.See full results here: http://chesstournamentservices.com/cca/world-open/

GM Alex Shabalov, a five-time winner here who tied for first last year, finished a half point out of first after a loss to Negi in the penultimate round.


Uncompromisingin both chess and life, PalBenko’s careerhas been one of chessexploration and innovation.

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n the pre-war years, in Budapest,Hungary, a 10-year-old boy went tothe park to play soccer. He became dis -tracted when he saw people playing

chess on benches, and he stayed on, fas -cinated by the board game. His father laterexplained the moves to him. Barely havingfigured out the rules, he nevertheless eagerlyentered a tournament in the park. Though hefinished last he was awarded a consolationprize: a Soviet basic openings book. He started playing with his older brother

and then with classmates, soon becoming.the best at his school. One of his teachersgave a simultaneous exhibition and he wasthe only one to beat him. The teacher recog -nized his natural talent and invited him toplay in his club and in team competitions.He won the club championship with 11/12. In a student magazine, he saw chess

problems. His curiosity about this bafflinggame grew deeper. He now spent manyhours at the park, using chess to earn hispocket money. The park became his chessschool. But then the war started and thebenches in the park eventually disap peared,

furtively removed to be used as firewood. After the war, chess activity slowly

returned. His blitz wins against mastersattracted the attention of Hungarian ChessFederation’s officials and he was invited toplay at his first official tournament. He faced 10 chess masters and seven candi -date masters. To the astonishment of all, thisnovice won the tournament and was awardeda master’s title. He had just turn ed 17.

These were the humble beginnings ofone of the 20th-century’s chess icons: Pal Benko. He added to his Russianopenings book two more chess manuals,Capablanca’s 350 games and the collectionof games from the 1938 AVRO tournament.These three books were the only “trainers”he has ever had. Benko paved his path to the heights of world chess as anindependent innovator, relying entirely onhis own originality and daring imagination.He reached legendary status having playedand won against some of the greatest chessminds including Bobby Fischer, SammyReshevsky, Mikhail Botvinnik, Paul Keres,

Tigran Petrosian, Mikhail Tal, VasilySmyslov, Miguel Najdorf, Viktor Korchnoi,Boris Spassky, Efim Geller, Lajos Portisch,Yuri Averbakh, Mark Taimanov, SvetozarGligoric and Bent Larsen. Uncompromising in both chess and life,

his need to explore and innovate and hissearch for freedom and justice havebrought him happiness, but he alsoendured brutal events with stamina,resourcefulness, and an unbending spirit. Though his World War II childhood

experiences were harsh, the Soviet Union’soccupation of post-war Hungary wouldcause even more horrific episodes. Drafted,the army sent him to the Austrian borderas a ditch digger. He deserted. After threedays on the run evading the Hungarianarmy, the Soviet army, and the police, hemanaged to reach his home in Budapestonly to be met with yet another harshreality: his brother and father had beensent to Russia as “prisoners of war.” Though ever since he was a 12-year old

child he had always worked, beside hisschooling, to help his family, now life

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TRUTHCelebrating the 85th year of Chess Life’s endgame columnist, GM Pal Benko.

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became an unbearable struggle. He had totake care of his sick mother and a youngersister. His mother never again saw herhusband and older son. She died beforethey returned home a year and a halflater. Soon after wards, his father defectedto the United States. When life again reached a somewhat

relative normality, Benko resumed hischess activities and soon was rankedamong the best Hungarian chess players,and in 1948 at the age of 20 he won theHungarian national championship. However, the communists had taken

over every aspect of Hungarian life andpolitics. Openly outspoken against thenew order, the government restricted hismovements and his tournamentparticipation was limited to the borders ofthe Iron Curtain. Unable to continue hiscollege education, he found work in afactory as a bookkeeper.His mind became focused on following

his father to the USA. In 1952, while playing a tournament in

East Germany, he made an ill-conceivedattempt to escape. He was caught, sentback to Budapest and imprisoned in aconcentration camp. For a year and a half,he faced the absurd brutality of hiscountry’s communist regime. After his release, for a number of years

he was forbidden to play in anyinternational tournaments. Not until the1956 Moscow Olympiad was he allowedabroad as a member of the Hungarianteam, which finished in 2nd-3rd place.In 1957, deemed to have “learned his

lesson,” he was allowed to play at theInterzonal in Ireland and shortly afterwardsat the World Student Championship inReykjavik, Iceland. In Reykjavik, he madehis second and this time successful bid forfreedom. In October of the same year, hereached New York. Seven year later in1964, amnesty was declared for all thosethat had defected and he could again visitHungary, though now as a U.S. citizen. During his years in the U.S., he won the

U.S. Open a record eight times, playedon six U.S. Olympic teams, and in 14 U.S.Championships. He qualified twice as aworld championship candidate, in 1959and 1962.Beginning in 1974, he slowed down his

competitive play, eventually abandoning itentirely in the early 1990s. Instead, hecon centrated his eneriges on the otherchess activities for which he has becamebest known: as a chess composer andendgame specialist. He has the distinctionof having earned two separate FIDE titles:grand master and international masterchess composer.

Chess Life readers are of courseparticularly well acquainted with Benko’swritings. In the January 2013 issue, themagazine celebrated 45 years of his “End -

game Lab” column. The book Pal Benko’sEndgame Laboratory contains a collectionof these columns published between theyears 1981-1986. For this article, he has provided us with

a study of his own favorite endgame:

This is my last endgame composed for aspecific competition. I lost my enthusiasmfor compositions due to the computer’sinfluence, but this one is hard even for acomputer to solve.

A Benko favoritePal Benko, Magyar Sakkelet 2002, First Prize

WHITE TO PLAY AND WIN

This appears to be a simple game-likeposition. However, misleading is 1. Rd1?Rf8 2. Ra1 Rf3+ 3. Kd4 0-0!, which freesBlack. Therefore, White must find a goodhiding place for his king. (See page 71 forthe solution.)

Indeed, his compositions puzzled evenBobby Fischer who would lose bets be -cause he was unable to solve them in aspecific period—sometimes for as much as30 minutes, sometimes not able to solvethem at all! He played 18 tournament games against

Fischer, winning three, while Fischer woneight and the rest were drawn. “But laterana lysis has shown that Fischer’s gameshad flaws and that at least five of ourgames could have had a differentoutcome,” says Benko. Not only against Fischer. Benko’s chess

career has been peppered with almost-wongames where he would succumb to timepressure or a debilitating blunder. “I wasprone to blunders,” Benko reports. “I wouldlose my rook inexplicably quite too often,and I lost many games in time pressure. AsI was applying all my concen tration at theboard, time pressure became my greatestenemy. I would play important gameswithout any previous preparation, which Idid not like to spend time on. I had norepertoire. Often, I would sit by the boardpondering my first move there and then. Iwould be looking for some offbeat opening.

“Also, I started playing chess relativelylate. I did not have trainers nor did I havemuch chance to work during the war yearsin Hungary, or later during my escapeand settling efforts in the USA. When youstart playing chess as a four-year-old kidand have a rigorous training, chessbecomes a mother tongue. It was not thecase for me.” Wryly and humbly, Benko spins this

handicap: “Looking back at blunders andtime pressure losses is the most creativeway to regret missed oppor tunities.”Yet this thwarted what is every player’s

ambition: to fight for a world cham pi -onship. “I was a professional chess playerfor a very short time during my career,”Benko explains. “Most of the time, after Igained my freedom in the USA, I had towork to earn my living. I had to learn thelanguage, to adapt and prepare forsurvival. I [didn’t have the necessaryexperience to compete] for the worldchampionship. So, actually, I neverentertained the idea of becoming a worldchampion. Also, I liked to wander awayfrom chess—to read, to learn, to chasegirls … To win an Open and make somemoney was of a more immediate concernto me most of the time.”He played and won so many Opens in

the USA that he earned the nickname“The King of Opens.” When he played, thequestion often was who would take secondplace because first place so often belongedto Benko. He made an unprecedented runat the U.S. Open, winning eight times in1961, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969,1974 and 1975. In 1964 he also won theCanadian Open.His lack of formal experience was

balanced by his natural talent, and sohe did at least hint at world championshipambi tions. He qualified and competed attwo Candidates tournaments thatincluded the top eight in the world, inZagreb, 1959 (eighth place) and inCuraçao, 1962 (sixth place). These werehis highest achieve ments. He had a chance to advance to a third

Candidates tournament after qualifyingfor the 1970 Interzonal in Palma deMallorca. However, he made a grand, rare,gesture which would lead to the greatestevent in chess history: he gave up hisearned spot to Bobby Fischer. He explains his decision in a most down-

to-earth manner: “I was into my ’40s andmy chess ambitions were waning. On theother hand, Bobby was 26 years old anda great talent and promise. I knew that hehad the potential and realistic chances towin the tournament.” His prediction came true: Bobby won not

only the Interzonal, but also the subse -quent Candidates tournament and theChampionship match against BorisSpassky in Reykjavik, 1972 to become




the 11th world champion. Did Fischer ever recognize his friend’s

generosity? Did he show any gratitude? “No. Not at all,” is Benko’s rueful

response. “On the contrary, he made alot of fuss about it. A rumor has spreadthat I had obtained a payment to give upmy spot. Absolutely untrue. Fischer wastaunting me: ‘You are willing to put it inwriting!?’ On his insistence, I made anofficial declaration in Chess Life, that nomoney was paid for my relinquishing thepost to him.” Benko was sent to Palma de Mallorca

with two duties. First, to be there in caseFischer does not show up, and second, toact as a second along with SamuelReshevsky and William Addison, for whichhe did receive a payment. The relationship between Bobby, the

young prodigy and his older friend, Benko,a newcomer to America, was as volatile asany relationship with Bobby was, but wasstill a long-lasting one. They met at achess club soon after Benko’s arrival inNew York, when Bobby was 14 years old.Their paths were intertwined. They playedand analyzed together; they travelled toseveral international tourna ments togeth -

er. At the Portoroz Interzonal in 1958 theyboth qual ified for the Can didatestournament and both were granted agrandmaster title, with Fischer alsoearning the accolade of being the youngestgrandmaster ever. Five years his senior,Benko assumed a father-figure role.Not once, Benko had to bare the

eccentricities of his young friend. He ishaunted to this day by an incident thattook place at the 1962 Candidates tourna -ment in Curaçao, and remembers it witha genuine guilt. “In Curaçao, we were toshare the same second, Bisguier, becausethe Federation did not have enough funds.I was not happy with a clause that Fischerwould have the first choice, and I wouldonly get help when Fischer would haveno adjourned game, but I accepted it.However, I started quite well, and in thefifth round, in my adjourned game withPetrosian, I had winning chances and I feltit was a moment to ask help from thesecond. But, to my astonishment, herefused to let me use the second, claiminghe was his second! In a heated argument,in his hotel room, I hit him.”Later on, it turned out that Fischer was

not aware that they were supposed to

share the second. They clarified mattersbut only after the tournament. Nonetheless, their friendship endured.

Bobby looked up to Benko and was awedby his older friend’s flamboyant style. “Iwant to be a playboy like Benko,” Fischerwould enviously say. When they wenttogether to an international tournamentin Europe, Benko advised him to change hisscruffy, knitted jumper and tried to enticehim to wear a suit. “He was getting invi -tations at more and more prestigioustournaments, but could not see the need tobe better presentable,” recalls the sartorialBenko. After that, Fischer would wear asuit and a tie to almost all tourna ments. Atone point, he told Benko, “I have now moresuits than the American president.” During Bobby’s later reclusive years,

he accompanied Benko to some tourna -ments in Europe, which Benko beganattending when Hungary eased the afore -mentioned laws allowing defectors toreturn. Benko elab orates that, “He accom -panied me to team tournaments inGermany but would not leave his hotelroom. He would not meet the players orventure to the playing hall. I did not talkabout his presence there to anyone.”

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The Benko clan (l-r): His son David, Benko, his grandson Adam, his wife Gizella, his daughter Palma.


Benko kept in touch with Fischer’sJapanese wife and president of theJapanese Chess Federation, Miyoko Watai,and on her invitation, he went to Japan togive lectures. Back in his home country, Benko estab -

lished a genuinely warm and cordialrelationship with other young geniuses: thethree Polgar sisters. In their fledgling earlyyears, when they needed training butfinances were scarce, he offered his helpgratis. He trained them and was theirsecond at two Olympiads, in Novi Sad,1990 and in Moscow, 1994. In the foreword of his autobiography,

(Pal Benko: My Life, Games and Compo -sitions, 2003, Siles Press), Susan Polgarwrote, “Always a big supporter of the Polgarsisters, Benko has helped us in manyways throughout the years. I am deeplyindebted to this great man for the manykindnesses he has shown to my family.”Judit Polgar today says, “I like his

studies very much. I talk about our workwith him in my book How I beat Fischer'sRecord. His studies always impressed me—every nuance fit so well in a position! Theones he showed me over many years wereextremely difficult to solve. His endgamestudies are very pure, precise and seem asif they happened in a practical game. Hewas also a great player but when I methim, in the late ’80s, the peak of his careerwas long over. He has a very strongpersonality, intelligent, with clear andsharp views but also a great sense ofhumor. I am glad that I have spent manyhours learning from him.”Fabiano Caruana is one of his more

recent famous pupils. Benko tells us, “Itaught Caruana in his early days, back inthe USA. He would come to my home withhis father for a few hours of training daily.He was the only pupil I had who wouldcontradict my assessment of positions.He was just a 14-year-old kid!” Was heright sometimes? “Sometimes. But on mostoccasions he was just annoying.” With the World Cup upon us as we

talked, he used yet another example tosneer at “the computer-prepared openings”and memorized moves that “kill chesscreativity.” He picked up on the GM AnnaUshenina versus GM Peter Svidler game,in which Ushenina beat her 246-points-stronger opponent: “They played 20 movesof opening theory. That is why she won.This is not chess. He should know better.He should not play what he usually playsat such an important competition. Heshould steer away from the known pathand try something else, maybe the Caro-Kann, or whatever … when he would mostsurely beat her eventually.”He also noted that the Chinese are

having such good success probably be -cause they do not play many internationaltournaments and therefore are underrated.

“Anybody can learn 20 moves,” heexplains. “That is how weaker players canmake draws or even win. And so, strongerplayers don’t play Opens, because theywould lose points.” Perhaps this is old-fashioned thinking

—Benko avoids using computers if at allpossible and does not even type himself—however, he is not alone in tackling thequestion about the inflated rating system

and the subsequent disproportional numberof grandmasters. He talks with nostalgiaabout the times when a chess grandmasterwas a rare person indeed: “Fischer nevercame close to 2800. In our time, there were40 grandmasters in the world. You had toreach the Candidates tournament to beawarded a grandmaster title. Simple. Todaythere are 2000.” (Slightly exagerrated; thereare fewer than 1,400. ~ed.)To somebody who, out of a sheer

curiosity and a sense of adventure, played1. b4 or 1. g3—and won—against topplayers of the time, including Fischer andTal, it is understandable that he mayharbor a genuine dislike for artificiallylearned and memorized computer moves.Chess is a brain game and its main tool ismental creativity. Throughout his own chess career, Benko

has always avoided learning openingtheory. He philosophizes that “truth doesnot exist in the beginning phase of agame,” while he saw the “ultimate truth”in endgames which proved his lifelongfascination and where “he felt at home.”

His name will always be connected to theBenko Gambit, an opening he developedin order to avoid studying openings and touse as a surprise weapon against hisopponents. He called it initially the “BenoniCounter Defense”: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5b5. He wrote a book in 1973 for RHMChess Publishing; it was the publisherwho christened it the “Benko Gambit.” Topromote the book, Benko gave a simul -taneous exhibition tour playing Blackwhenever his opponents were willing toplay against the Benko against Benko. Inhis autobiography he remembers, “I wasundefeated with the black pieces, but I losttwo games with white!”He has been faithful to his gambit having

played (and won!) hundreds of times, incomparison to Alekhine who seeminglyeschewed the Alekhine Defense, employingit only three times in his own games. At the 1962 Curaçao event, Benko scored

two noteworthy wins against Fischer andMikhail Tal by playing an unexpected firstmove against both of them, 1. g3. Thisbecame known as the “Benko Opening”or sometime the “Benko System.” Bobby Fischer acted upon Benko’s orig -

inal idea of “randomized chess” andcreated the system of play called“Fischerandom,” today well known andoccasionally used in tournaments. Hebelieves that randomized chess might bethe answer to the unimagi native and non-creative computer chess of today. Now in his 85th year, having celebrated

his birthday on July 15, Benko is living histwilight years in Budapest, in the companyof his Hungarian wife, Gizella, whom hemarried in 1968. “She waited for mefaithfully for 13 years!,” he happily ex -claims. Both of their American children,Palma and David, came to Budapest tocelebrate his birthday. It is a family ofmathematicians; Mrs. Benko is a retireduniversity lecturer in mathematics, andboth Palma and David are lecturers inmathematics in the USA. They are allchess players. Mrs. Benko, who met herhusband at a chess tournament, was atone point a Hungarian national women’steam member. Untamed by age, with a surprising

vitality, he spends his time in Budapest,still active as a chess writer and composer,always ready to crack a joke and refusingto bend to unpleasant life memories. The1993 Hall of Fame induc tee’s legacy tochess is undisputed, but Benko the per -son—his kind but profes sional manner, hispassionate talks about life and his lifelongdedication to chess, his calm recountingof stories from his rich, albeit sad, past, hispatient readiness to oblige to my endlessdemands for yet one more photo shoot—this is what will remain in my memoryabout the cherished hours spent in thecompany of a living legend.



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THE KING’S APPEARANCE ON THE battle-field is a key marker noting that theendgame has begun. After spending mostof the game safely tucked in a corner, theking may suddenly become a strong, activepiece. In rook endings, the king routinelyeither supports or blocks the passed pawn.The success or failure of these actionsusually decides the game. Let’s look firstat an example involving a rook pawn.

The right defenseGM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2809, ARM)GM Michael Adams (FIDE 2727, ENG)Alekhine Memorial 2013

47. ... Ke7 The best attempt to win in a drawn

position.

48. Rc6 Better than 48. Ra6 because 48. ... Ra2

49. b6? (49. Rc6 may still hold on) 49. ...Kd7 50. b7 Kc7 51. Rf6 f2 would giveBlack winning chances.

48. ... Rb2 49. Rc3 Rxb5 50. Rxf3 Re5 This is the only way to cut the white king

off from the pawn, but what also mattersis that the black king is far from his passedpawn.

51. Ra3 Kd6 52. Kf2 Kc6 53. Re3! A typical maneuver to open a royal road

for the king.

53. ... Rd5 54. Ke2 a4 55. Ra3 Kb5 56. Rd3 Rc557. Kd2 Kb4 58. Rd8 a3 59. Rb8+ Rb5Also drawn is 59. ... Ka4 60. Ra8+ Kb3

61. Rb8+ Ka2 since the black king is con-fined in front of his pawn. This is a typicalgame-saving method.

60. Rxb5+ Kxb5 61. Kc1 a2 62. Kb2 a1=N,Draw agreed.

Mutual mistakesLyubomir Danov (FIDE 2158, BUL)GM Marijan Petrov (FIDE 2518, BUL)35th International Open Bulgarian Chess Championship “Georgi Tringov Memorial,” 2013

38. d5 exd5 Black is winning but it is always easy to

go astray. Allowing the dxe6 trade leads toa book draw.

39. Rxf5+ Ke6 40. Rh5 Rb7?

There was an opportunity here to reacha theoretically winning position via 40. ...d4! 41. Kf2 Re3!, cutting the white king offfrom the passed pawn.

41. Kf3 Rd7 42. Kf4? The d-pawn should have been block-

aded with 42. Ke3, assuring the draw.

42. ... d4 43. Ke4 Kf6! 44. Rh1 Kg7? Instead 44. ... Kg5! 45. Rg1+ Kh4 46.

Rh1+ Kg4! 47. Rg1+ Kh3 48. Kf3 Rf7+ 49.Ke4 Kh2 wins.

45. Rd1 Re7+ 46. Kf5 Rf7+ 47. Ke4 Re7+ 48.Kf5 Rf7+ 49. Ke4 h5 50. Rxd4 Kg6 51. Rd1 h4

This position is drawn even if it is Blackto play.

52. Rd5 Not bad, but the usual methods with

either 52. Rd8 or 52. Ke3 Kg5 53. Ke2 h354. Rf1 are simpler.

52. ... h3 53. Rd1? Now the only good continuation is 53.

Rd3 and after 53. ... Rh7 54. Rg3+! Kf6 55.Rg1 there is still a draw.

53. ... Kg5 54. Rg1+ Kh4 55. Rg8 h2 56. Rh8+Kg3 57. Rg8+ Kf2 58. Rh8 Kg1 59. Rg8+ Kf160. Rh8 Rf2 61. Ke3 Kg1 62. Rh7 Rg2, Whiteresigned.There were a lot of mistakes in this

game. Normally at the top levels even onemisstep can prove fatal, as we see in thenext game.

Fighting KingsAs befits its regal stature, the king often decides an endgame.By GM PAL BENKO


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One misstep!GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2864, NOR)GM Fabiano Caruana (FIDE 2774, ITA)8th International Chess Tournament “Tal Memorial,” Moscow, 2013

White has been working hard to sal-vage a draw after losing a pawn earlier inthe game.

41. Kf5 Kg7 42. Rb8 Rc5+ 43. Kf4 Rb5 44. Ke4Rb1 45. Kf5 Rb2 46. Kf4 Rb4+ 47. Ke5 Why not 47. Kf5?

47. ... Kg6 48. Rg8+ Kh7 49. Rf8? Black’s persistent attempts finally pay

off. The position could be drawn even ifWhite gave away both the h4- and g5-pawns for the b6 one. Therefore 49. Rb8should have been played.

49. ... Rxh4 50. Rxf7+ Kg6 51. Rf6+ Kxg5 52.Rxb6

Unluckily for White, with his king cut offon the horizontal, he is one tempo short ofa draw.

52. ... Ra4 53. Rb8 Kg4 54. Rg8+ Kf3! Still drawn is 54. ... Kh3? after 55. Kf5!

h4 56. Rb8.

55. Rf8+ Kg3 56. Rg8+ Kh2! 57. Kf5 h4 58.Rb8 h3! 59. Kg5 If 59. Rb2+ Kg3 60. Rb3+ Kh4 61. Rb2

Ra1 62. Kf4 Rf1+ wins.

59. ... Re4 60. Kf5 Re2 61. Rg8 Rg2 62. Rd8Rf2+, White resigned.

King rushGM Levon Aronian (FIDE 2809, ARM)GM Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE 2801, RUS)Alekhine Memorial 2013

White has a significant advantage withboth an advanced passed pawn and hisnearby king.

36. ... f6 A necessary move, but it yields the white

king an extra tempo.

37. Rc6?! Misses an interesting tactical possibil-

ity with 37. Rc8!? Rxc8 38. d7 Rc2+ (38.... Rd8 39. e6 a5) 39. Ke3—but the victoryis still not achieved quickly.

37. ... fxe5 38. Ke3 Kg8 39. Ke4 Kf7 40. Kd5 Also good is 40. Kxe5, but this method

allows the black rook more play after 40.... Re8+ 41. Kd5 Re2.

40. ... a5 If 40. ... e4 then 41. Rxa6 e3 42. Ra3

comes.

41. Rc5 b4 42. Rxa5 Kf6 43. Ra7 Rb8 44. Kc6

44. ... b3 More resistance is offered by 44. ... Rc8+

but 45. Kd7 Rc2 46. Kd8 e4 47. d7 Kf7 48.Rb7 e3 49. Rxb4 Rxa2 50. Rf4+ Ke6 51.Ke8 wins.

45. axb3 Rxb3 46. Ra8 Rc3+ 47. Kd7 e4 48.Rf8+ Kg5 If 48. ... Ke5, then the continuation 49.

Ke7 e3 50. d7 Rc7 51. Ke8 wins.

49. Ke7 e3 50. d7 e2 51. d8=Q e1=Q+ 52.Kd6+, Black resigned. An extraordinary king walk. Black

resigned since mate is inevitable.

Benko’s BafflersMost of the time these studies resemblepositions that could actually occur overthe board. You must simply reach a theoretically won or drawn position forWhite. Solutions can be found on page 71.Please e-mail submissions for Benko’sBafflers to: [email protected]

Problem I: A. Dougles & S. Bevan, OREGON


Problem II: Pal Benko Magyar Sakkelet 1982 First Prize


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A COMMON SITUATION: YOU’RE UP Apawn and you see a simple move whichmaintains your advantage. There are alsoa couple of other moves which may (ormay not) bring you more, but those requiresome checking/calculation. What to do? There is no easy answer,

perhaps no general answer at all, as alldepends on the actual position (and time).But you can prepare yourself! The game below, submitted to me by my

new student prior to our first lesson viaphone, is full of relevant examples! Here ishis letter to me (my further comments areitalicized).My name is Matt Featherston (USCF

rating 1676), and I’m 52 years old. I lovechess, although I’ve only been playing forabout eight years. When I was about sixyears old, a neighbor taught me how thepieces moved, then proceeded to thrash me(I still remember this first game) with the“Neanderthal” 1. e4 e5 2. Qh5 Nc6 3. Bc4.I absorbed enough from this first game thatin the next three games (played at thesame sitting), I won all three and my neigh-bor no longer was interested in playing me.But I was hooked, and tried to find othersto play. I spent a few months just playingmoves on the board by myself, but withnobody willing to play me, I eventuallygave it up.Fast forward to late-2002, I developed

rheumatoid arthritis. I was an athlete upuntil then, playing competitive beach vol-leyball and basketball. After several yearsunable to play sports due to the arthritis,and remembering how much I had lovedchess as a child, I decided to put chessback into my life. This was mid-2005, andI played casually for about two years beforedeciding to study the game. My openingrepertoire is mostly from Chess Openingsfor White, Explained (and the companionvolume for Black). I have several of theJeremy Silman middlegame books andhis endgame book, as well as most ofRoman Dzindzichashvili’s videos. I alsohave about two bookshelves of other bookslike Kasparov vs. Karpov, and I enjoy solv-ing tactics puzzles.

I have only played about eight tourna-ments. (Up until now, the fatigue andfogginess from the rheumatoid arthritismade tournaments extremely taxing.) Ihave recently found some alternative treat-ment that is improving my health, so I’mthinking to start playing more tourna-ments. As a short-term goal, I would liketo improve my chess skills to a masterlevel, if that is possible at my age. I lookforward to your advice and help to makethe most of any potential I may have toreach this goal.

Scotch Gambit (C44)Matt Featherston (1584)Gary Blanton (1913)Land of the Sky XXV (4), Asheville, North Carolina,2 hours/40 moves + 30 minutes, 5 second delay01.29.2012

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4 Bb4+ I had mixed feelings about Black’s fourth

move. I knew that this wasn’t Black’s bestline, but I see it so rarely that I reallyhaven’t studied it that much.

5. c3 dxc3 6. bxc3 White is better also after 6. 0-0.

6. ... Ba5 7. 0-0 d6 8. Qb3 Qe7

9. Ba3I realized after this move that I already

made an inaccuracy here, since it allows10. ... Na5. As I waited for Black’s ninthmove, I realized that 9. e5 was better. I con-

firmed this after the game by consultingmy Chess Openings for White, Explained.Fortunately, Black’s eleventh move gotme off the hook for this mistake.

9. ... Bb6 10. e5 Na5 11. Qa4+ Kf8?I was surprised by this move, since 11.

... Bd7 seemed to take the steam out ofWhite’s initiative. I was mentally scram-bling before I saw 11. ... Kf8, and wasthinking of 11. ... Bd7 12. Bb5 c6 13. Bd3c5 14. Qf4.

12. exd6 cxd6 13. Re1 Be6

14. Bxe6I had about 40 minutes more on the

clock before I made move 14. I took about20 minutes on this move. It’s a bit embar-rassing it took me so long to find theobvious continuation, but I was so focusedon avoiding trades and keeping the initia-tive (things that I always read are essentialwhen playing gambits) that I only consid-ered 14. Bxe6 after 15 minutes of lookingat other options. It’s good to know the rules; it’s also

important to remain flexible, open-minded,and, yes, opportunistic.

14. ... fxe6 15. Qf4+ Qf7 16. Qxd6+ Ne7 17.Qxe6 Nac6 18. Nbd2 (see diagram top of next column)18. ... h6I thought this was a good move, since in

response to 18. ... Qxe6 19. Rxe6 Kf7, Iliked the option of playing 20. Ng5+,

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although I still would have the option of 20.Rae1, which might even be better thanNg5+. Still, with Black’s king stuck in thecenter, and White’s active pieces and upa pawn, I felt comfortable with my position.But starting at this point, I started losingmy way, giving a number of opportunitiesto my opponent to recover.

19. Nc4!? Rd8 20. Nxb6 axb6

21. Rab1I thought a while about playing 21.

Nd4!, but chose what I thought to be asafer path that still is winning. I calculated21. ... Nxd4, 21. ... Rxd4, and 21. ... Qxe6,but I think psychologically I started tofear missing something, so I didn’t trust mycalculation. With the text move, I thoughtI’d keep it simple by pressuring the weak-nesses on the b-file. But after a few moves,it was clear I was losing my way, and that21. Nd4 was much better. This is an example of playing too safe! By

the way, all these lines Matt mentions losea lot of material. In fact, 21. Nxd4 is bothsimple, safe—and winning.

21. ... Qxe6 22. Rxe6 Kf7 23. Ree1 Nc8 24.Rbd1White is still winning (an extra pawn,

for one thing)—but this is no longer easy.

24. ... N8a7 25. Rb1 b5 26. Bc5 Rd5 27. Bxa7Nxa7


28. Nd4?After I played this move, I was horrified

to see that I missed the obvious 28. c4!Here, too, Matt settled for an easy-to-

find, I-am-still-better move.

28. ... Rc8 29. Rb3 Rdc5

30. Kf1?I calculated 30. ... Rxc3 31. Nxb5 Nxb5

32. Rxb5 and thought I’d have a betterposition. But I should have calculated onemore move to see that after 32. ... R8c7,it’s starting to look like Black can hold. White should be concerned about possi-

ble back-rank mate—but not overwhelmed.Thus: 30. Re3!, preserving the pawn.

30. ... R8c7?My opponent had been under pressure

for a while, and although he still hadabout 18 minutes to the 40-move timecontrol, likely the pressure resulted inthis blunder.

31. Ne6 Rxc3 32. Nxc7 Rxc7 33. Rf3+ Kg6 34.Rb1 b4? It’s over anyway.

35. Rxb4 Rc1+ 36. Ke2 Rc2+ 37. Kd3 Rxa2 38.Rxb7 Ra3+ 39. Ke4 Ra4+ 40. Ke3 Ra3+ 41.Kf4 Ra4+ 42. Kg3 Kh5 43. Rxg7 Ra5

44. Rf4?I felt like there was a mate here, but I

had about 15 minutes left on my clock,and was feeling some time pressure. Soagain, rather than search deeply, I tookwhat I thought to be the less risky path.(Definitely a flaw in my chess psychologythat I’m working hard on.) The mate inthree I missed here: 44. Kh3 Rg5 45. Rf5Rxf5 46. g4.Again, the excessive risk aversion. And

here, as on moves 21 and 30, there was norisk in looking for, and then choosing, theright path. By the way, the line Matt givesis beautiful, but you don’t need to see astriking 45. Rf5 to play 44. Kh3; after theforced 44. ... Rg5, 45. g4+, winning therook (with a mate next move) is goodenough. Here, there was no real difference—but imagine that Black retained a coupleof pawns on the queenside!

44. ... Rg5+ 45. Rxg5+ hxg5 46. Rf8 Nc6 47.Rh8+ Kg6 48. h4 gxh4+ 49. Rxh4 Ne7 50. Ra4Nf5+ 51. Kf4 Ne7 52. g4 Nd5+ 53. Ke5 Ne754. f4 Nc6+ 55. Ke4 Ne7 56. Ra6+ Kf7 57. Ra7Kf8 58. Rxe7 Kxe7 59. Ke5, Black resigned. Matt’s 44th move concession made him

play an additional fifteen moves, which hedid well, avoiding the only real threat, theforks. Overall, a very good game playedagainst a much higher-rated, and resource-ful up to the end, opponent. And Matthimself pinpoints his problem, manifest inthis game, namely an excessive caution—an important first step in addressing theproblem and improving his play.

Send in your games!If you are unrated or rated 1799 or

be low, then GM Lev Alburt invitesyou to send your most instructivegame with notes to:

Back to Basics, c/o Chess LifePO Box 3967 Crossville, TN 38557-3967Or e-mail your material [email protected]

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Travel to a National Chess Day Tournament!A selection of events being held during national chess day, Saturday, October 12, 2013


NATIONAL CHESS DAY—HALES CORNERS CHALLENGE XVIII

OCTOBER 12

Holiday Inn Express Airport Hotel,1400 W. Zellman Ct., Milwaukee,Wisconsin. Info: 414-405-4207,

[email protected], orSeptember Chess Life, p. 55.

LACC—NATIONAL CHESS DAY WEEKEND

OCTOBER 12-13

11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles,California. Info: 310-795-5710,

www.LAChessClub.com,or September Chess Life, p. 63.

NATIONAL CHESS DAY TORNADOOCTOBER 12

Columbus Chess Center, 80 S. 6th St., Columbus,

Ohio. Info: 614-774-2532,[email protected], or

September Chess Life, p. 55.

ORLANDO AUTUMN OPEN & NATIONAL CHESS DAY SCHOLASTIC | OCTOBER 11-13Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr., Orlando, Florida 32819. Info: 407-629-6946,

www.centralflchess.org, or September Chess Life, p. 55.

How are you celebrating NATIONAL CHESS DAY?

Consider making a trip toone of these events:

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USCF NationalEvents Note: Tournament memberships not valid for National events

SEE TLA IN THIS ISSUE FOR DETAILS54th Annual U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess Championship October 12-14 • Fort Eustis,Virginia2013 U.S. Action Game/30 Championship October 26 • Santa Clara, California2013 U.S. Game/60 Championship October 27 • Santa Clara, California

2013 Pan American Intercollegiate Championship December 27-30 • Lubbock, Texas

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2013 K-12 Grade Championship December 13-15 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida2014 U.S. Amateur Team Championship North February 21-23 • Schaumburg, Illinois2014 U.S. Junior Chess Congress February 28-March 2 • Irvine, California2014 National High School (K-12) Championship April 4-6 • San Diego, California2014 National Junior High (K-9) Championship April 25-27 • Atlanta, Georgia2014 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 9-11 • Dallas, Texas2014 U.S. Amateur Championship South June 7-8 • Memphis, Tennessee2014 National Open—TBA2014 U.S. Game/10 Championship—TBA115th annual (2014) U.S. Open July 26-August 3 • St. Louis, Missouri2014 U.S. Class Championship October 31-November 2 • Irvine, California2014 K-12 Grade Championship December 12-14 • Orlando, Florida2015 National High School (K-12) Championship April 10-12 • Columbus, Ohio2015 National Junior High (K-9) Championship April 24-26 • Louisville, Kentucky2015 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 8-10 • Nashville, Tennessee2015 National Open—TBA2015 U.S. Game/10 Championship—TBA116th annual (2015) U.S. Open August 1-9 • Phoenix, Arizona2015 K-12 Grade Championship December 4-6 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida2016 National High School (K-12) Championship April 1-3 • Atlanta, Georgia2016 National Junior High (K-9) Championship April 15-17 • Indianapolis, Indiana2016 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 6-8 • Nashville, Tennessee117th annual (2016) U.S. Open July 30-August 7 • Indianapolis, Indiana2016 K-12 Grade Championship December 16-18 • Nashville, Tennessee2017 SuperNationals VI May 12-14 • Nashville, Tennessee2017 K-12 Grade Championship December 8-10 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida2018 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 11-13 • Nashville, Tennessee2018 K-12 Grade Championship December 14-16 • Orlando, Florida2019 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 10-12 • Nashville, Tennessee

BidsNote: Organizers previously awardedoptions for USCF National Events must still submit proposals (includingsample budgets) for their events.

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For the expanded list of national eventsavailable for bid, see: www.uschess.org/content/view/12116/705/.

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A Heritage Event!OCT. 12-14, VIRGINIA54th Annual U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess Championship6SS, at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum, 300 Washington Blvd., FortEustis, VA. Rds. 1-2 G/90 d5, Rds. 3-4 G/120 d5, Rds. 5-6 30/90, SD/60d5. Military ID required for access to Ft. Eustis. Rds.: Sat 0900-1230-1600, Sun 0900-1400, Mon 0900. Byes: Two 1/2 point available if req.by 1130 Sat. Open to Active Duty, Reservists, Retired Military, AcademyCadets/Midshipmen, and ROTC. USCF Membership required. Awards:Trophies/Plaques to Top 3 overall, Top Active Duty from each DoD serv-ice, Top Reservist, Top Retiree, Top 3 Cadets/Midshipmen/ROTC, Top 2in each class A-D, Top Unrated, Biggest Upset, and lots of special prizes.Awards Ceremony at end of tournament. Times for the Annual ArmedForces Chess committee meeting, Bughouse Championship, and BlitzChampionship TBD. Hotels & Info.: www.vachess.org. EF: FREE! Reg.:On-site 0730-0830 10/12, or email to Mike Hoffpauir, [email protected]. Include Rank, Name, USCF ID, Branch of service, and Duty Statusas of Oct 14 (Active, Reserves, Retired, Cadet) when registering. Bringyour clocks! NC. NS. W.

OCT. 26, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERNTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED)2013 U.S. Game/30 Championship5SS, G/30 d5 - $8,000 b/167 fully paid entries - 70% guaranteed. Hotelrate $89 until available (book early): Santa Clara Hilton, 4949 GreatAmerica Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, 408-330-0001. Free Parking.In 9 sections: Open Section (1900+): $1,500, 700, 300, 100, Top u2300$200, 100, Top u2100 $200, 100. 1600-1899 Section: $1,000, 400, 100,100. 1300-1599 Section: $1,000, 400, 100, 100. Under 1300 Section:$1,000, 400, 100, 100. 800-999 Section:Trophies to Top 15 players andTop 5 teams. 600-799 Section: Trophies to Top 15 players and Top 5teams. 400-599 Section: Trophies to Top 15 players and Top 5 teams.200-399 Section:Trophies to Top 15 players and Top 5 teams. Under 200Section:Trophies to Top 15 players and Top 5 teams. Unrated may playin any section but maximum cash prize is $100 except there is no limitin the Open Section. Entry Fee:mailed/online by 10/18: 69 for sectionsfor rating 1000 & higher, 49 for sections for ratings under 1000. Add 20onsite (10 online 10/19-21). Play-up: 20 for 1000+ sections, 10 forunder 1000 sections. GMs/IMs free by 10/16. DISCOUNT: 19 off if reg-istering for U.S. G/30 on October 26 & U.S. G/60 on October 27. Entriesfor sections under 1000 do not count for cash prize calculations. Dis-counted dual entries for 1000+ sections count as 84% for cash prizecalculation. Winning record required for trophies in the under 1000 sec-tions. Byes:One 1/2 pt bye allowed must commit by start of Rd. 2. Reenterwith 1/2pt bye in Rd. 1 for $29. October 2013 Supp, CCA min, TD discre-tion used to place players accurately. Schedule for all sections: OnsiteRegistration: 8-8;30am. Round Times: 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm,3:15pm. BLITZ SIDE EVENT: Reg. Sat. 5:30-5:45pm, 10 games x G/5 d0Sat 6-8pm, sections based on entries. Prizes: 80% of EF collected. EntryFee: 14 pre-registered, 16 onsite. Register online at BayAreaChess.com/my/usg60g30 ormail payments to Bay Area Chess, 1639 A South MainSt., Milpitas, CA 95035. $20 charge for refunds. Info/Form/Entries:www.BayAreaChess.com/usg60g30. E: [email protected]. T:408.409.6596. NS. NC. W.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 27, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERNTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED)2013 U.S. Game/60 Championship4SS, G/60 d6 (not d5) - $12,000 b/247 fully paid entries - 70% guaran-teed. Hotel rate $89 until available (book early): Santa Clara Hilton,4949 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, 408-330-0001. FreeParking. In 11 sections: Open Section (2000+): $1,500, 700, 300, 100;Top u2300 $200, 100; Top u2100 $100. 1800-1999 Section: $1,000, 500,200, 100. 1600-1799 Section: $1,000 500 200 100. 1400-1599 Sec-tion: $1,000 500 200 100. 1200-1399 Section: $1,000, 500, 200, 100.1000-1199 Section: $1,000, 500, 200, 100. 800-999 Section:Trophiesto Top 15 players and Top 5 teams. 600-799 Section:Trophies to Top 15players and Top 5 teams. 400-599 Section: Trophies to Top 15 playersand Top 5 teams. 200-399 Section: Trophies to Top 15 players and Top5 teams. Under 200 Section: Trophies to Top 15 players and Top 5teams. Unrated may play in any section but maximum cash prize is $100except there is no limit in the Open Section. Entry Fee:mailed/online by10/18: 69 for sections for rating 1000 & higher, 49 for sections for rat-ings under 1000. Add 20 onsite (10 online 10/19-21). Play-up: 20 for1000+ sections, 10 for under 1000 sections. GMs/IMs free by 10/16.DISCOUNT: 19 off if registering for U.S. G/30 on October 26 & U.S.

G/60 on October 27. Entries for sections under 1000 do not count for cashprize calculations. Discounted dual entries for 1000+ sections count as84% for cash prize calculation. Winning record required for trophies inthe under 1000 sections. Byes: One 1/2 pt bye allowed must commit bystart of Rd. 2. Reenter with 1/2pt bye in Rd. 1 for $29. October 2013 Supp,CCA min, TD discretion used to place players accurately. Schedule forall sections: Onsite Registration: 8-8:30am. Round Times: 9am, 11:40pm,2:20pm, 5pm. BLITZ SIDE EVENT: Reg. Sat. 5:30-5:45pm, 10 games xG/5 d0 Sat. 6-8pm. Sections based on entries. Prizes: 80% of EF collected.Entry Fee:14pre-registered, 16onsite.Register onlineat BayAreaChess.com/my/usg60g30 ormail payments to Bay Area Chess, 1639 A SouthMain St., Milpitas, CA 95035. $20 charge for refunds. Info/Form/Entries:www.BayAreaChess.com/usg60g30. E: [email protected]. T:408.409.6596. NS. NC. W.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!DEC. 27-30, TEXAS2013 Pan American Intercollegiate Chess ChampionshipTexas Tech University. 6SS, G/90 + 30 sec. increment. Overton Hotel, Lub-bock, TX. FIDE rated (unless FIDE rules change). IntercollegiateTournament Format: 4-Player Teams, up to 2 alternates. Open to univer-sity, college, community college, and technical college teams from Northand South America and the Caribbean. Teams must supply letter from theiruniversities stating that the players meet eligibility requirements—formore details go online to: www.depts.ttu.edu/ttuchess. EF: $200/teamby 12/5. $240 thereafter and at site. Prizes: trophies or plaques to top6 teams, 1st-place in Divisions II (2000-2199), Division III (1800-1999),Division IV (1600-1799), and Division V (U1600) Team, Top internationalteam, Top Women’s team, Top alternate, Top boards 1-4, Top communitycollege, Top four-year small college (under-5,000 enrollment), 1st eachtop Texas-neighboring states, top Big-12 university, biggest team-upset,biggest individual upset. Reg.: Deadline 4 pm. Rds.: Rd. 1: 12/27 6 pm,Rd. 2: 12/28 10 am, Rd. 3: 5 pm, Rd. 4: 12/29 10 am, Rd. 5: 5 pm, andRd. 6: 12/30 9 am. Opening reception: 12/27 4 pm. Closing ceremony:12/30 3 pm. ENT:Texas Tech Chess, C/O Texas Tech Chess Program, Box45080, Lubbock, TX 79409-5080. INFO: [email protected], Phone806-742-7742. HR: $89-89-89-89 + tax (up to 4 in a room). FREE: air-port-hotel-airport shuttle, parking, wifi, refrig in every room. Reserve by12/11 for chess rate. (806) 776-7000 Overton Hotel & Conference Cen-ter, 2322 Mac Davis Ln., Lubbock, TX 79401. www.overtonhotel.com.Boards and pieces provided. Bring clocks, digital only. NS. NC. W.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 9-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, VIRGINIATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED)4th annual Continental Class ChampionshipsMaster Section, 9SS, Oct. 9-14, 40/2, SD/30 d10. Other Sections,7SS, Oct. 11-14 or 12-14, 40/2, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rounds 1-2 G/85d10). Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway,Arlington, VA 22202. Free shuttle to/from Reagan International Airportand Crystal City Metro station (contact hotel for schedule). Prizes$40,000 guaranteed. In 7 sections: Master: Open to US players ratedat least 2000 USCF or FIDE and all foreign FIDE rated players. $4000-2000-1200-1000-800-600-500-400-400-400, clear or tiebreak first bonus$100, FIDE Under 2400/Unr $1600-800. Minimum prize $700 to first 5foreign GMs to enter who play all 9 rounds (no byes), $300 to first 5 for-eign IMs to enter who play all 9 rounds (no byes). GM & IM normspossible, FIDE rated. Expert (2000-2199): $2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300.Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300. Class C(1400-1599/Unr): $2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1000-600-400-300-200-200. Class E (under 1200/Unr):$1000-600-400-300-200-200. Class A through E players may play upone class. Prize limits: Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot winover $200 in E, $400 D, $600 C, $900 B or $1200 A. Master Section EF:Free to GMs; $200 deducted from prize (no deduction from foreign GMminimum prize). IMs, WGMs: $30 at chessaction.com by 10/8, $50 until6 pm 10/9 or at site; $200 deducted from prize (no deduction from for-eign IM minimum prize). Foreign FIDE rated players: $130 online atchessaction.com by 10/8, $150 online or at site until 6 pm 10/9; $100deducted from prize. FIDE 2300/up: $280 online at chessaction.com by10/8, $300 online or at site until 6 pm 10/9. FIDE 2200-2299: $380 onlineat chessaction.com by 10/8, $400 online or at site until 6 pm 10/9.Others: $480 online at chessaction.com by 10/8, $500 online or at siteuntil 6 pm 10/9. Expert through Class C Sections EF: $180 online atchessaction.com by 10/8, $185 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/8, 4-day

$184, 3-day $183 if check mailed by 9/30, $200 at site. Class D or E EF:all $80 less than Expert through Class C EF. All: No phone entry after 10/8.Online late entry (same price as at site) available until 2 hours beforerd 1. EF $80 less to seniors 65 or over in Master through Class C. Spe-cial 1 yr USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry: Online atchessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed,phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Nochecks at site, credit cards OK. No mailed credit card entries. Re-entry:$100, no re-entry from Master Section to Master Section. Master sched-ule: Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed 7 pm, Thu 11:45 & 6, Fri 6, Sat 11:45& 6, Sun 10:45 & 5, Mon 10. 4-day Expert through E schedule: Reg.ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11:45 & 6, Sun 10:45 & 5, Mon 10 & 3:30.3-day Expert through E schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2& 6, Sun 10:45 & 5, Mon 10 & 3:30. Both schedules in Expert throughClass E merge & compete for same prizes. Byes: OK all; limit 3 (limit 2in last 4 rds.), must commit before rd. 3. Bring sets, boards, clocks ifpossible- none supplied. HR: $95-95-105-115, 703-418-1234, reserve by9/25 or rate may increase. Special chess rate valet parking $6/day,with or without guest room. Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD#D657633 or reserve car online at chesstour.com. Ratings: FIDE usedfor Master Section, USCF October official for others, unofficial usuallyused if otherwise unrated. For foreign players in Expert or below seechesstour.com/foreignratings.htm, Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pel-ham, NY 10803. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269, www.chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at ches-saction.com (online entries posted instantly).

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERNTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED)10th annual Los Angeles Open5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/90 d5). SheratonAgoura Hills Hotel, 30100 Agoura Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (26 mileswest of Burbank, 12 miles from Malibu, 28 miles from Ventura). Free park-ing.$$15,000 based on 200 paid entries (re-entries & U1300 Section count50%), $10,000 (2/3 each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 5 sections.Open: $1800-900-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under2300/Unr $600-300. FIDE (USCF rules used). Under 2200: $1200-600-300-200, top Under 2000/Unr $500-250.Under 1900: $1200-600-300-200,top Under 1700 (no Unr) $500-250. Under 1600: $1000-500-300-200, topUnder 1400 (no Unr) $400-200. Under 1300: $500-300-200-100, plaquesto 1st, top U1100, U900, U700, Unr. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: bestmale/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $400-200-100. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play indifferent sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both play-ers begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible.Unratedmay not win over $200 in U1300, $400 U1600 or $600 U1900. Top 4 sec-tions EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 10/9, $110 phoned to406-896-2038 by 10/9, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 10/2, all $120(no checks, credit cards OK) at site or online until 2 hours before firstgame. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $90 deducted from prize. U1300 Sec-tion EF: All $50 less than above. SCCF membership ($18, under 18 $10)req. for rated Southern CA residents. Special 1 year USCF dues withmagazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, YoungAdult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, YoungAdult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section.3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 11& 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 11& 4:30. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd.2, others before rd. 3. HR: $95-95, 818-707-1220, reserve by 9/27 or ratemay increase.Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reservecar online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or ContinentalChess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803 (DirectorAtChess.us, chesstour.com,347-201-2269.) $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries postedat chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13 (DATES CHANGED), ILLINOISTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED)22nd annual Midwest Class Championships5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/90 d5). Westin ChicagoNorth Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (fromChicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 to Lake CookRd to US-45 south). Free parking. Prizes $20,000 based on 250 paidentries (re-entries & Class E Section count as half entries), else in pro-portion except $16,000 (80% of each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 7sections; no unrated allowed in Master or Expert. Master (2200/up):$2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2300 $800-400. FIDE (USCF rules used). Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700-400-300.Class A(1800-1999/Unr): $1400-700-400-300. Class B (1600-1799/Unr):$1400-700-400-300. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200-600-400-300.Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class E (Under1200/Unr): $500-300-200-100, plaques to top 3, top U1000, U800, U600,

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The Tournament Announcements on the following pages are provided for the convenience of USCF members and for informational purposes only. Unless expressly indicated otherwise, neither the U.S.Chess Federation nor Chess Life warrants the accuracy of anything contained in these tournament announcements. Those interested in additional information about or having questions con cerning anyof these tournaments are directed to contact the organizer listed. Chess Life will exercise all due diligence in providing accurate typesetting of non-camera-ready copy but assumes no responsibility forerrors made in such work.

Effective with TLAs submitted after November 10, 2010, the following additional rules apply to Grand Prix tournaments: 1) The guaranteed first prize must be at least $150. 2) No more than one prizeunder $100 may count towards the Grand Prix point total. 3) Prizes below the maximum entry fee do not count towards the Grand Prix point total. Also include full time control noting increment ortime delay even if delay is zero (d0).

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix: A Junior Grand Prix event must have four or more rounds with a time control greater than 65 min. Please see: www.uschess.org/data page/JPG-Rules.php for com-plete Rules.

SUBMISSIONS: E-mail your tla to: [email protected] (Joan DuBois). For tla deadline schedule, formatting help and Grand Prix information see January 2013 CL pg. 50 and 51 or checkwww.uschess.org/go/tlainfo. Payment can be done online through the TD/Affiliate area or sent to: U.S. Chess, TLA Dept., PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557.

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Unrated. NEW Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $600-300. Teamaverage 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. Rated playersmay play up onesection. Unrated prize limits: $200 E, $350 D, $500 C, $700 B, $900 A.Top 6 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 10/9, $110phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/9 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $113,2-day $112 mailed by 10/4, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours beforefirst game. Class E EF: all $50 less than above. All: No checks at site,credit cards OK. Online or mailed EF $5 less to ICA members; join/renewat il-chess.org. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwiseunrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry.Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15.Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20.Re-entry $50; not available in Master Section. GMs $90 from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30.2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30.Bye: all, Master must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR:$105-105-105-105, 800-937- 8461,847-777-6500, reserve by 9/27 orASAP or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD#D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pel-ham, NY 10803 (chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess. US, 347-201-2269).$15 service charge for refunds. http://chesstour.com. Advance entriesposted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). http://chess-tour.com.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, OHIOTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED)1st Annual Wright Brothers OpenAt Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH. 5-SS, 30/90 d5, SD/60d5 (2-day schedule, rd. 1 G/90 d5).Wonderful Playing Site – “Thefinest chess club in the USA,” GM Alex Goldin. All games played in the beau-tiful lower level site at the Dayton Chess Club. Only one half block fromthe beautiful Crown Plaza Hotel. Free Parking weekends and weekdaysafter 6 p.m. Spaghetti Warehouse, Subway, McDonalds, Brunch Club,and Arby’s all within a 2 to 7 minute walk. $10,300 in PRIZES, GUAR-ANTEED, 3 Sections:Open: $2000-1400-1000-600 & U2000 600-400;U1800: $800-400-300-200 & U1600 300-200; U1400: $700-400-300-200 & U1200 300-200. Entry Fees: $108 if mailed or registered onlineby October 3, 2013, thereafter $128. Free to SM & above $100 deductedfrom winnings), DCC mbrs $5 disc. Ohio Grand Prix event, OCA mem-bers deduct $3 from EF. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri. 5- 6:30pm, Rds: Fri7pm; Sat. 2pm & 7:30pm; Sun 9:30am, 3pm. 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat.8:30- 9:30am. Rd.1 at 10am, then merges with 3-day. Re-entry: $35.Any player who loses Fri night may re-enter for $35 and loss will not countin tournament standings. One 1/2pt bye available in Rds. 1-4 (request priorto R1). Unrated players may play in any section with prizes limited to 1/3except in OPEN with balance to next player(s). $25 upset prize eachsection. HOTEL: CROWN PLAZA HOTEL “Where Elegance Meets Stylein the Heart of Downtown” beautifully remodeled 4 star hotel at 33 E. 5thSt., 1/2 block from playing site, (888)-233-9527, with the incredible rateof only $89/nite (up to 4) plus tax, ask for Wright Brothers Open rate, 2October cutoff, reserve early, free parking and a magnificent view ofthe Miami Valley from the restaurant on the top floor. FREE COFFEE, TEA,& Donuts Saturday and Sunday Mornings at the Dayton Chess Club forplayers, parents, and spouses. ENTRIES:Mail to Dayton Chess Club, 18West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402 or register online at www.DaytonChess-Club.com. No cks at site.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 11, 18, 25, NOV. 1, 8, 15, 22, NEW YORKTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)2013 Queens Chess Club Championship7-SS, G/120 (G/115 d5). All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Ave.,Jamaica, NY 11432. EF: $55 advance, $60 at site, $900 gtd:$300-$180-$120, U2100 $108, U1800 $90, U1500 $72, upset $30. QCC membershiprequired ($25 for 6 mos, $20 U19/65+/female). Up to three 1/2 ptbyes permitted (request prior to Rd. 4). Mail advance entries by 10/5/13to Ed Frumkin, 445 E 14th St. #10D, New York, NY 10009. Rounds at 8:15each Friday. FIDE.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 12-13, TEXASTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)Dallas Open5SS, G/90 with 30 second increment. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cotton-wood Dr., Ste. C, Richardson, TX 75080. One Section $$875G.: Open: FIDEand USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules forawarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extendthis time at TD’s discretion. Contact us or USCF about registering for Fidebefore the event starts. $$ $500-$250-$125. ‘X’ and U2000 prize(s) willbe 40% of ‘X’ and U2000 entry fees respectively. EF: $75, Senior/Hcap/Additional Family Member $50, plus $10 non-DCC membership fee ifapplicable. Registration: 9:45-10:15 am. Rds.: Sat 10:45-3:10-7:16,Sun 10:45-3:10. One Bye allowed if requested before the end of round2, withdrawals and last round zero point byes are not eligible for prizes.Highest Finishing Dallas Chess Club member is giving free entry to Dal-las Absolute. ENT: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Long-horn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: 214-632-9000, [email protected],www.dallaschess.com NS. NC. FIDE.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 12-13, OKLAHOMATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 2nd OCF Fall FIDE Open5-SS, G/90+30 spm; $$G $950; Quality Inn-Stillwater, 2515 W. 6th Ave(Hwy-51), Stillwater, OK 74074, 1-405-372-0800; HR: 68-68 Wi-Fi, EF: FIDEOpen $50; Reserve $30 (deduct $10 if envelope postmarked before Oct9th) OCF $10 required. Reg.: 9-9:45 Sat AM; Rds.: 10-2:30-7; 9-1:15 //Two Sections: Open-FIDE $G 1st $300 U2100 $150; U1900 $150-100;U1700 $150 Reserve U1500: $100 1st; 1 half pt bye rds. 1-5. Frank Berry,402 S. Willis St., Stwtr, OK 74074, [email protected], OCFChess.org.

OCT. 15, NEW YORKTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)Marshall Masters!4-SS, G/25 d5. Third Tuesday of every month. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St.,NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to players rated over 2100 (plus all players scor-ing over 50% in any MCC Open or U2300 event since the prior month’sMasters). EF: $40, members $30, GMs free. $$G250-150-100. Prizes toU2400, U2300 and biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available (Rd. 1 or 4 only), request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.

An American Classic!A Heritage Event!Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 18-20, NEVADATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED)31st Annual Sands Regency Reno-Western States Open6SS, 40/2, G/60 d5. Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, 345 N. Arlington Ave.,Reno, NV 89501. 1-866-386-7829. $$26,000 b/275, Gtd. $$16,750-$2000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-300-200-200 in Open Section plus1/2 of all other prizes. 6 Sections: OPEN: EF:GMs & IMs free (enter by10/1 or pay late fee), Masters $147, (2199/below)-$175. $$ Prizes 1-10listed above, (2399-below) $1000, (2299-below) $1000. If a tie for 1st over-all then 2 (G/10 d5) playoff for $100 from prize fund. (Note: GM/IM w/freeentry not eligible for class prizes 2399 and below; may elect to payentry fee and become eligible). EXPERT: (2000-2199) EF: $146. $$1,600-800-500-300-200. “A” Sec.(1800-1999) EF: $145, $$1,500-800-500-300-200. “B” Sec.(1600-1799) EF: $144, $$1,400-700-500-300-200. “C”Sec.(1400-1599) EF: $143, $$1,200-600-500-300-200. “D”/under Sec.(1399/below) EF: $142, $$800-500-400-300-200, (under 1200) - $300.(Unrated Players) EF: Free + must join USCF or increase membershipfor 1 additional year thru this tournament ($46 adults,$26 young adult)Prizes: Top unrated wins 1 yr. USCF membership plus trophy. Note:Unrated will be put in “D” Sect. unless requests to play up. Seniors(65+) additional prizes $$200; (Seniors not eligible: provisionally rated,unrated, masters); Club Championship $$800-400 decided by total scoreof 10 (and only 10) players from one club or area (not eligible – GMs, IMs,or unrated). Trophies to Top 3 (A-D Sections). ALL: EF $11 more if post-marked after 10/1 and $22 more if postmarked after 10/11 or at site. Donot mail after 10/11 or phone or email after 10/16. $20 off EF to Srs(65+). Players may play up. Unrated players not eligible for cash prizesexcept Open 1-10. Provisionally rated players may win up to 50% of 1stplace money except open Section 1-10. CCA ratings may be used.Note pairings not changed for color alternation unless 3 in a row or a plus3 and if the unlikely situation occurs 3 colors in a row may be assigned.Reg.: (10/17) 5-8 pm, (10/18) 9:00-10 am. Rds. 12-7, 10-6, 9:30-4:30. Byesavailable any round, if requested before 1st round (Open Section – 2 byesmax.). SIDE EVENTS: Wed.(10/16) 7pm Clock Simul [40/2, G/1](Including an analysis of YOUR game.GM Sergey Kudrin $30 (A greatvalue!). Thurs (10/17) 5-7:30 pm FREE lecture by IM John Donald-son -Free, 7:30 Simul GM Alexander Ivanov (only $20!), 7:30 Blitz(5 min)Tourney ($20-80% to prize fund). Sat 10/19 (3-4:30pm) IM JohnDonaldson Clinic (Game/Position Analysis) – Free. ENT: Make checkspayable and send to: SANDS REGENCY (address above) HR: $25! (Sun-Thurs) & $59! (Fri-Sat) + 13.5% tax. (mention USCHESS1016 & reserveby 10/4/13 to guarantee room rates.) INFO: Jerry Weikel [email protected], (775) 747 1405, or website: www.renochess.org (also gohere to verify entry). FIDE. W.

A Heritage Event!Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!

A State Championship Event!OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, SOUTH CAROLINATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 74th S.C. Championships5SS, G/120 d5 (2day schedule Rd.1 G/90 d5). Hilton Garden Inn, 434Columbiana Dr., Columbia, SC 29212 (803) 407-6640. $2,700 b/60($1,350 GTD). In 3 Sections (trophy to 1st & 2nd S.C. player in each sec-tion): Open/Championship: $600-300-150 u2200-$150 u2000-$150.Amateur(u1800): $300-150 u1600-$150. Reserve(u1400): $300-150u1200-$150 u1000-$150. EF: $60 if rec’d by 10/16; $70 at site; $35 re-entry; Special “trophy only” entry: $20; not eligible for prize money(out-of-state not eligible for trophy or prize money but can enter at thisrate). SCCA memb. req’d, OSA. Byes: avail. all rds, Rds. 4 or 5 must com-mit before 2nd rd. (irrevocable; only one bye avail. on Sunday). 3 dayschedule: Reg. ends 7pm, Fri. Rds. 8,2-8,9-2:30; 2 day schedule: Reg.ends 7pm, Fri. 9am Sat. Rd. 1 at 10am, then merge with 3 day. HR: $89(reserve by 9/18; mention chess tnt.) 803-407-6640. Other info: More$$ per extra regular entries. “Trophy only” entries do not count toward“based on” entries. Free entry to masters ($60 deducted from any win-nings.) Unrateds must play in Open/Championship section unless TDcan verify their playing strength in order to assign into lower sections.(Unrateds only eligible for place prizes in sections they play.) Annual SCCAmeeting held 1-2pm on Sunday. SC Championship title to top SC player.Info/Reg/Pmt: S.C. Chess Assn., c/o David Y. Causey, Treasurer, 741 Dra-goon Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, [email protected]. (Please indicatewhether playing in 2 or 3 day schedule and indicate any byes when pre-registering. Be sure to include payment to receive early entry feeotherwise $70 at site.)

OCT. 19, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERNTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6San Luis Obispo County Championship4SS, G/60 d5. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, MorroBay, CA. In 2 sections, prizes Gtd., Open: $200-125-75, top u1800 $80.Trophy to SLO County Champion resident. Reserve (u1600): $125-$75,top u1200 $60, Unr. $40. Min 2 each class or combined. EF: $45 Open,$35 Reserve, by Oct. 12; plus $10 later or at site 9:00-9:30 a.m. Rds.: 10-12:30-3:00-5:30. Ent/Info: Online at www.slochess.com; Michael McCreary805-441-7210, [email protected]. A 5-round scholastic tourna-ment will also occur, 5SS, G/30 d0.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 19, FLORIDATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 3rd Annual Gulf Coast Classic4SS, TC: G/70 d5. Ransom Middle School 1000 W. Kingsfield Rd.,Cantonment, FL 32533. Open (PF: $$GTD): $250-150-A:125-B:100-C:100-U1400:100. Rds.: 9-11:45-3-5:30. EF: $40; if mailed by OCT 11th; $55 atsite. Scholastic: 5SS, TC: G/30; d5. EF: $20. Trophy: Top 3. Rds.:9:15-10:30-12-1:15-2:30. Late REG.: OCT 19th: 8-8:40am. Checks payableto: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite204 - 202, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: [email protected],www.CaesarChess.com, www.AlabamaChess.com.

OCT. 19, VIRGINIATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Arlington Chess Club’s Saturday Action-Plus5SS. G/45 d5. $440 Open Prizes Gtd. 3 Sections: OPEN: $240-120-90;U1700: $150-75-50; U1300: $100-50-40. Arlington Forest United MethodistChurch, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Rds.:10-12-2-4-6. EF: $40; for $30 online/mailed advance entry see: www.arlingtonchessclub.com. Contact for info only: [email protected]. W. NS.

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4th annual HARTFORD OPENNov 15-17 or 16-17, Windsor Locks, CT

$5000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND5 rounds, 30/90, SD/1, d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60, d10), $95

room rates, free parking, free airport shuttle. In 4 sections:

Open Section: Prizes $700-400-200, top U2210/Unr $300-150.

GPP: 30 (enhanced).

Under 2010 Section: $600-300-150, top U1810 $300-150.

Under 1610 Section: $500-250-150, top U1410 $200-100.

Under 1210 Section: $200-100-50, trophy to first 3, top U1000,

U800, U600, Unrated.Unrated prize limit: $150 in U1210, $300 in U1610.

MIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZE: $200.

FULL DETAILS: see “Grand Prix” in this issue or chesstour.com.



Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 19, VIRGINIATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 CAC Saturday October SwissLocation: Capital Area Chess, 4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr., Suite#201, Chantilly, VA 20151. Sections: Open, Under 1900, Under 1600.Prizes: $1710 b/60 full paid entries (70% returned): Open: $280-$180-$100 U2050 $80-$60; Under 1900: $220-$140-$80 U1750 $60-$50; Under1600: $160-$100-$80 U1400/U1200 $60 each. EF: $40 by 10/17, post-marked by 10/12, After 10/17 or onsite $10 more. CAC Members $10 less.Registration: All Sections 8:30am - 9:45am. Format/Rounds: Open/Under 1900 4-SS, G/65 d5: 10am-1pm-4pm-7pm; Under 1600 5-SS, G/45d5: 10am-12pm-2pm-4pm-6pm. Byes: One 1/2 point bye available ifrequested before Round 2. www.capitalareachess.com. Make checksto: Capital Area Chess, Inc., 5116 Bebe Ct., Centreville, VA 20120. Boardsand sets provided. No clocks supplied.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 19-20, COLORADOTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 Denver OpenMarriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St., Denver 80237. EF: $60, $45if received by 9/30, make check out to Denver Chess Club. 4 sections:Open $900-500-200, u1800 $700-300-100, u1500 $500-200-100, u1200$300-150-50. Prizes projected on 100 players.Mail checks to: DCC, 8101E. Dartmouth Ave., #15, c/o Randolph Schine, Denver, CO 80231. Ques-tions:1-303-695-7839. Schedule: 10/19 registration 9-10am, games at10, 2, 7, all G/90 d5. 10/20 games at 9 and 3, G/120 d5. Byes for rounds1-4 only. USCF and CSCA membership required (for CO residents). Spe-cial hotel rates of $89/night if made by 9/27. Mention “Chess Tourna-ment”. Call 1-800-266-9432. Free Parking for all participants.

OCT. 20, NEW JERSEYTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)Viking Open - in two sectionsCPNJ Event. Somerset Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset (exit 10off I-287). 4-SS. G/60 d5. G$$: $300-200-150-100. Minimum $75 to topExpert, Class A, U1800. b/16 No pooling /duplicate prizes. EF: $48 atentryfeesrus.com. EF: $55 cash at site. 1499 Open (U1500) 4-SS, G/60d5, $200-100-50. b/16 Minimum $50 top Class U1400, U1300, U1100.b/16 No pooling /duplicate prizes. EF: $33 at entryfeesrus.com or $40cash at site. Both Sections. Reg.: 10am, Oct. 20. Starts: 10am then ASAPwith lunch break. Special CPNJ $5 refunds to members. See entryfeesrus.com. Info: Ken, [email protected], 908-619-8621. NC. W. Web.

OCT. 21, NEW JERSEYTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED)Viking Swiss, two section (QC)Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. 4-SS, 2-Gamesper round, G/10 d2, G$$: 150, 100, 50. $50 minimum to top Exp, A, andU1600. No duplicates or pooling. Reg.: 7pm.10/21. EF: $25 online at

entryfeerus.com or $30 cash at site. PCNJ members get $5 refund.Annual dues $1 online only. Kids Kwik Swiss: U1200, K-8, 4SS, G/10d2. EF: $7 online entryfeesrus.com or $10 cash at site. Trophy top 5,Awards to all. Info: Ken 908-619-8621, or [email protected] or readentryfeesRus.com, Web.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 21-DEC. 23 (CHAMPIONSHIP) & OCT. 21-NOVEMBER 18(OTHER SECTIONS), NEW YORKTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED)Nassau Championship40/80 d0. 1st Presby Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. 3 sections.Champ: 10SS over 1999, jrs under 21 over 1799, top 100 U13, women,2 pts in Semi-finals. EF: memb $98, non-memb $117 by 10/19. $$ (3500G) 800-500-400-300-250-225-200-175-150, U2100, 2000/UR ea 250.GMs complete tourn w/o forfeit gtd min of $300 & IMs/WGMs gtd $150.4 byes 1-10. Amateur: 5SS U2000/UR, EF: memb $31, non-memb $42 by10/19. $$ (336 b/12) 120, U1800, 1600 ea 108. 2 byes 1-5. Novice: 5SSU1400/UR. EF: memb $17, non-memb $28 by 10/19. $$ (140 b/10) 80,U1200/UR 60. 2 byes 1-5. All: EF: $8 more at site. Reg to 7:15 PM. Rds.:7:15 each Mon. Ent: H. Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782. NS. [email protected].

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 23-27, MICHIGANTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED)Third Annual Fall FestivalMichigan Chess Festival LLC presents the Third Annual Fall Festival,NORMS POSSIBLE 9 ROUND FIDE RATED October 23-27, 2013. AdobaHotel, Dearborn, MI. Entry fees waived for GMs, and IMs/WGMsfrom outside USA*. Entry fee: $225 before October 1. $250 betweenOctober 1, and October 16, $300 after October 16. Registrationwill closeon October 23 at 5:30 p.m. to allow the Tournament Director time to pairthe first round. Open to players with FIDE titles, USCF over 2199, FIDEover 2100, and a limited number of talented junior players. Time con-trol: 40/90, SD/30, increment 30 seconds per move. GTD. PRIZES: 1st:$4,500. 2nd: $2,500. 3rd: $1,500. 4th: $800. 5th: $500. 6th: $200 U2400:1st $1,000, 2nd: $500 U2250: 1st: $500 Rounds:Wednesday, October 23:1st round: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 24: 2nd round: 11:00 a.m. 3rdround: 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 25: 4th round: 11:00 a.m. 5th round: 6:00p.m. Saturday, October 26: 6th round: 11:00 a.m. 7th round: 6:00 p.m. Sun-day, October 27 8th round: 10:30 a.m. 9th round: 5:30 p.m. *NOTE: 50%of up to the first $400 of any prize won by a player who received an “entryfee waiver” will be deducted from such player’s prize. The maximum suchtotal deduction will therefore be $200. SIDE EVENT: U1000 one day 5round Swiss, OCTOBER 26, 2013: U1000 G/30 d0. EF: $25 Trophies andmedals. No monetary prizes. Awards (trophies) to 1st 2d 3d overall. Tro-phies to 1st U800, 1st U600 1st U400. Awards to all scoring 3.0 or better.Online entry, more information: www.onlineregistration.cc. Contact:Alan Kaufman, [email protected], 248-497-6912.

OCT. 25, NEW YORKTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED)Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz! (BLZ)Last Friday of every month. 9-SS, G/5 d0. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St.,NYC. 212-477-3716. $$Gtd 500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000,U1800: $50 each, EF: $30, members $20. Blitz-rated, but the higher ofregular, quick or blitz used for pairings & prizes. FIDE Blitz Rated! Reg.ends 6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10 pm. Threebyes available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, TEXASTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED)Dallas Absolute5SS, G/90 with 30 sec increment. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. CottonwoodDr. #C, Richardson, TX 75080. FIDE and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules.Will use USCF ratings and rules for awarding prizes. Default late forfei-ture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion. Contactus or USCF about registering for Fide before the event starts. EF: USCF+2400 $75, USCF 2200-2400 $90, Fide rated 2000 and above is $125,U2200USCF/U2000Fide $250. USCF Membership Required. Dallas ChessClub membership required, but players can pay a $10 tournament mem-bership. Note that highest finishing Dallas Chess Club member is ClubChampion. $$b/20: 75% Guaranteed. $1600-800-400-200. U2400 $500.Reg.:3 day 10/55: 6:00-7:00 pm. Rds.: 7:20 pm, 1:30 pm -7:15 pm, 9:10am - 2:45 pm. Reg.: 2 day: 10/56 8:00 - 8:30 am, round 1 at 9 am thenmerge with 3 day. 1 bye if requested before end of round 2. Players whowithdraw or take a last round zero point bye are ineligible for prizes. ENT:Dallas Chess Club, see address above. 214.632.9000. INFO: Barb Swaf-ford, [email protected], www.swchess.com. NS. NC. FIDE.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, VIRGINIATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 2013 CAC FIDE Open II4 Sections: Open (FIDE & USCF rated, uses USCF rules, USCF Ratingsand Rules for Prizes; GMs free ($30 deducted from prize)), Other SectionsUSCF Rated - U1900, U1600, U1300. Format: Open: 5SS, G/120 + 30secinc. Other Sections: G/120 d5 time control (All sections 2-day option Rds.1 and 2 G/75 d5). Prizes: $$3500 b/o 80. Open Section Place Prizes guar-anteed. Open: $600-$300-$150. U2200/U2050 $125 each. U1900:$450-$225-$125 U1750 $100. U1600: $350-$175-$125 U1450 $100 U1300:$250-$125-$100 U1150 $75. Clear winner in U1600 and U1300 sectionsreceive free entry to next CAC FIDE Open. Location: Capital Area Chess,4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr., Suite #201, Chantilly, VA 20151. HR: $59Extended Stay America (close to tournament site), 4506 Brookfield Cor-porate Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151, (703)-263-7200. Registration: 6pm-7pmFri, 9:00am-10:30am Sat. Rounds: Open: 3-day Fri 7:30pm, Sat 12pm-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm; 2-day Sat 11am-2:30pm-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm. 3-day& 2-day merges Rd. #3. Other Sections: Same schedule except Rd. #35pm Sat, Rd. #5 2pm Sun. EF: Open: $70 by 10/18. $75 online by 10/24.


44th annual NATIONAL CHESS CONGRESS6 rounds, Nov 29-Dec 1 or Nov 30-Dec 1, Loews Philadelphia Hotel

$35,000 prize fund guaranteed, 35 trophies!6 rounds, 40/110, SD/30, d10 (2-day

option, rds 1-3 G/50, d5). Trophy sectionsplay separate 2-day schedule only, 11/30-12/1) G/50, d5.

Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200Market St, Philadelphia PA 19107. 150GPP (enhanced). In 10 sections:

Premier: Open to 2000/over & juniorsunder 18 1800/over. $3000-1500-700-400-200, clear/tiebreak win $100, U2400$1600-800. FIDE rated.

U2200/Unr: $2000-1000-500-300-200

U2000/Unr: $2000-1000-500-300-200

U1800/Unr: $2000-1000-500-300-200

U1600/Unr: $2000-1000-500-300-200

U1400/Unr: $1600-800-400-300-200

U1200/Unr: $1600-800-400-300-200

U1000: Trophies to top 10



No unrated may win over $250 inU1200, $400 U1400, $600 U1600, $800U1800, or $1000 U2000.

Unrated may enter U800 to U2200;Unrated age 14/below may enter U600.

Mixed doubles bonus prizes: Bestmale-female 2-player combined scoreamong all sections: $2000-1000-600-400.

Student/Alumni trophies to top 5teams of 4 (any sections) representing anyUS college, HS, or pre-HS players attendor have graduated from.

Top 7 sections entry fee: $118 onlineat chessaction.com by 11/27, $125 phonedto 406-896-2038 by 11/27, 3-day $123, 2-day $122 mailed by 11/20, $140 at site, oronline until 2 hours before game.

Trophy sections entry fee: $28online at chessaction.com by 11/27, $35phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/27, $40 atsite, or online to 8 am 11/30.

All: No checks at site, credit cardsOK. Re-entry (except Premier) $60.Online EF $3 less to PSCF members.

Special USCF memberships: seeChess Life TLA or chesstour.com.

3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rdsFri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30.

2-day U1200/up: Reg. Sat to 9 am, rdsSat 10, 12:45, 3:30, 6; Sun 10 & 3:30.

Trophy sections: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds10, 12:45 & 3:30 each day.

Half point byes OK all rds, limit 3,Premier must commit before rd 2, othersbefore rd 4.

Bring set, board, clock if possible-none supplied. December ratings used (webunofficial usually used if otherwise unr).

USCF membership required.

Hotel rates: $98-98-123, 215-627-1200, reserve by 11/15 Parking $30/day(Loews valet). Gateway Garage, 3/5 mileaway, 1540 Spring St (near Sheraton Hotel)is about $5/day Sat & Sun, $18 Fri.

Entry: chessaction.com or ContinentalChess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. $15service charge for refunds. Advance entriesposted at chessaction.com (online entriesposted instantly).

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$80 after 10/24 or onsite. (Discounts: CAC Members $10 less, Addl.Family member $5 less, U1300 Section $10 less). Checks postmarked by10/18. One bye allowed if requested before Rd. 2, withdrawals are noteligible for prizes. Re-entry allowed $40. www.capitalareachess.com.Make checks to: Capital Area Chess, Inc., 5116 Bebe Ct., Centreville, VA20120. [email protected]. Boards and sets provided;Clocks supplied in Open Section only.

A Heritage Event!Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!A State Championship Event!OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, INDIANATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)72nd Indiana State Chess Championship5SS. Barbara S. Wynne Tennis Center, 1805 E. 86th St., Indianapo-lis, IN 46240 (I-465 to Keystone Ave exit). On the North Central HighSchool Campus. Prizes $1,600 All Guaranteed In 2 sections. 3-day40/120, SD/60, d5, 2-day option Rd. 1 G/45 d5. Championship (Open):$400-275-175, top U2000 $125. Reserve (1899 and below): $250-150,top U1700 $125, top U1500 $100, top U1300 $70 Chess Merch. Gift Cer-tificate. EF: $40 at indianachess.org or mailed by 10/15, $55 thereafterand onsite. Re-entry $25. ISCA membership/OSA required.3-day sched-ule: Reg. Fri to 6:30pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 12 & 6:30, Sun 9:30 & 4:30. 2-dayschedule: Reg. Sat to 9:30 am, rd. 1 Sat. 10, then merge. All schedules:Limit 2 half point byes, must commit before rd. 2. HR: Visit indianachess.orgfor nearby hotel information. Ent: ISCA, PO Box 3030, Indianapolis, IN46206. Questions/Info: indianachess.org, 317-721-CHES. Advance entriesposted online. Smoke-free site.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, MICHIGANTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED)Traditional “Weekend Swiss”Michigan Chess Festival LLC presents a Traditional “WeekendSwiss” Two Day and three day schedules, October 25-27 or Octo-ber 26-27: Adoba Hotel, Dearborn, MI. TIME CONTROL: Three day: 40/2SD 1 d0; Two day: First two rounds G/90 d0, last three rounds mergewith 3-day schedule. ENTRY FEES: Open Section: $80 before October1, $90 between October 1 and October 16, $105 after October 16 U1800:$60 before October 1, $70 between October 1 and October 16, $85 afterOctober 16. U1400: $40 before October 1, $50 between October 1 andOctober 16, $65 after October 16. Onsite Reg.: 3-day: Friday, Oct. 25,5:45 pm. 2-day and U1000: Saturday, Oct. 26, 8:45am. Prizes guaran-teed, as follows: Open section: 1st $1000, 2d 600, 3d 400 4th 200 ALSO:U2200: 450, 250, 100, U 2000: 400, 200 100. U1800 Section: 1st: $600,2d 300 3d 200 U1600: 350, 250 100. U1400 Section: 1st $400, 250, 150U1200 250 150. SIDE EVENT: U1000 one day 5 round Swiss, OCTOBER26, 2013: TIME CONTROL: G/30 d0. EF: $25 Trophies and medals. No mon-etary prizes. Awards (trophies) to 1st 2d 3d overall. Trophies to 1st U800,1st U600 1st U400. Awards to all scoring 3.0 or better. Online entry, moreinformation: www.onlineregistration.cc. Contact: Alan Kaufman, [email protected], 248-497-6912. FIDE titled players, especiallyGMs, are urged to contact Mr. Kaufman regarding possible “conditions.”

OCT. 26, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERNTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED)2013 U.S. Game/30 ChampionshipSee Nationals.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!A State Championship Event!OCT. 26-27, VERMONTTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)2013 Vermont Open4SS, 40/90, SD/60 d5. Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Rd. (Exit 14E off I-89),South Burlington, VT 05403, 802-863-6363. $$G 2,500. 3 sections. Open,EF: $50 if rec’d by 10/24. $$G 400-250-150, U2100 200, U1900 180-100.Under 1750, EF: $40 if rec’d by 10/24. $$G 250-150-100 (Unr may winup to 100), U1600 140-100. Under 1450, EF: $30 if rec’d by 10/24. $$G200-100 (Unr may win up to 50), U1250 100, U1050 80. All: EF $7 moreif paid at site. Reg. Sat. 9:40-10:40 AM. Rds. 11-4:30, 9:30-2:30. Half-pointbye OK for any 1 of first 3 rounds. Send Ent to: David Carter, 36-B Man-sion St., Winooski, VT 05404; [email protected] or 802-324-1143(cell). HR: $80 (plus 10% tax), mention Vermont Open Chess or code VCO.

OCT. 27, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERNTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED)2013 U.S. Game/60 ChampionshipSee Nationals.

A State Championship Event!OCT. 27, PENNSYLVANIATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 2013 PA State Game/45 Championship4SS, G/45 d5. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, PA15213. 3 Sections, $$ (695G): Champ: EF: $30 by 10/19, $40 later. $200-100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50. Premier: U1600. EF: $25 by 10/19, $35 later.$90-60, U1400 $50, U1200 $40, U1000 $30. Trophies to Top 2, Top 2U1400, Top 2 U1200, Top 2 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 U900. EF: $15by 10/19, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, Top 3 U600. All: Trophies: Top 2Schools, Top 2 Clubs. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg ends 10:30am. Rds.: 11-1-2:45-4:30. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA15223, 412-908-0286, [email protected]. W.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 28, NOV. 4, 11, 18, NEW JERSEYTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED)Viking SwissCommunity Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. 4SS, G/85 d5,G$$150,100, 50. $50 minimun to top Exp, A, and U1600. No duplicates orpooling. Reg.: 7pm each Monday night. EF: $25 online entryfeerus.comor $30 cash at site. PCNJ members get $5 refund. Annual dues $1 onlineonly. Info: Ken 908-619-8621, Kids 1-Day Swiss: U1200, K-8, 4SS, G/10d2. All games on Oct 28th. EF: $7 online entryfeesrus.com, or $10 at site.

Trophy top 5, Awards to all. Info: Ken 908-619-8621, [email protected] read entryfeesRus.com. Web.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, NEW JERSEYTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED)4th annual Boardwalk Open5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/90 d5). Stockton Seav-iew Hotel & Golf Club, 401 South New York Rd., Galloway, NJ 08205. Luxurygolf and spa resort 8 miles from Atlantic City; 670 beautiful acres, twochampionship golf courses, indoor pool, fitness center, art gallery, freeparking. Prizes $20,000 based on 230 paid entries, $15,000 minimum(75% each prize) guaranteed; re-entries count as half entries. In 5 sec-tions. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus,top Under 2300/Unr $800-400. FIDE. Under 2200: $1400-700-400-300,top U2000/Unr $800-400. Under 1900: $1400-700-400-300, top U1700(no unr) $800-400. Under 1600: $1200-600-400-300, top U1400 (no unr)$600-300. Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200, top U1100 (no unr) $400-200,trophies to first 3, top U1000, U800, Unr. Unratedmay not win over $300in U1300, $600 U1600, or $900 U1900. New mixed doubles bonusprizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sec-tions: $600-300. Team average rating must be under 2200; teammatesmay play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) beforeboth players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top4 sections EF: $115 online at chessaction.com by 10/30, $120 phonedto 406-896-2038 by 10/30 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $123, 2-day$122 mailed by 10/23, $130 at site, or online until 2 hours before game.GMs free; $100 deducted from prize. Special 1 year USCF dues withChess Life if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, YoungAdult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40,Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Sec-tion. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun10 & 3:30. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit beforerd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $99-99, 732-741-3897, reserve by 10/18or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, orreserve car online through chesstour.com.Ent: chessaction.com or Con-tinental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge forrefunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries postedinstantly).

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 2, VIRGINIATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)4th Annual Sterling Chess November!Embassy Suites Dulles–North; 44610 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn, VA 20147.Six sections plus Quads. Open: 4SS, G/61 d5. $500 Gtd., $250/$150/$100; top U2000 $50. Rds.: 11:15, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00. U1900: 4SS, G/61d5. $100/$60/$40; top U1700 $35. Rds.: 11:15, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00. U1600:4SS, G/50 d5, $50/$30; top U1400 $25. Rds.: 11:15, 1:30, 3:45, 6:00.U1300: 4SS, G/40 d5, trophy for first, medals for second, top U1100. Rds.:11:15, 1:00, 2:45, 4:30. U1000: 4SS, G/25 d5. Trophy for first, medals forsecond, top U800. Rds.: 11:15, 12:30, 1:45, 3:00. U700: 4SS, G/25 d5.Trophy for first, medals for second, top U500. Rds.: 11:15, 12:30, 1:45,3:00. Quads: 3RR, G/75 d5/ $25 for first each quad. Rds.: 11:15, 2:30,5:45. Byes: Half-point in swiss, any round; must commit before end ofsecond round. Players with more than one bye are not eligible for prizes.No byes in quads. EF: Open $50; U1900 $35; U1600 $30; U1300, U1000,U700, and Quads, $25. All, early bird rate $5 less till noon Wednesday10/30, $5 more on site. Unrateds free. Doors open 10:00. Register onlineat www.meetup.com/sterling-chess-tournaments. Pay on website. Info:[email protected]. Top two swiss sections are Chess Mag-net School JGP.

A Heritage Event!Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 2-3, VIRGINIATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 28th Emporia OpenVCF Cup Tour, 5SS. Rd. 1 G/90 d5; Rds. 2-5 G/120 d5. Holiday InnExpress, 1350 W. Atlantic St., Emporia, VA. $$810GTD, more if over 35 play-ers.1st-3rd overall, $325-225-125; Top U1700/Unrated, $90; Top U1200,$80; Top Junior $70. EF: $45 if rec’d by 10/16, $55 afterwards and on site.Checks payable to VCF; no credit cards. Reg.: Fri. 7-9pm, Sat 7:30-9:15am. Rds.: Sat. 10am, 2:30pm, 7pm; Sun. 9am, 1:30pm. One half-pointbye allowed if req. by 2:00pm Nov. 2. USCF and VA Chess Fed memb. req’d,avail. at site; other state memberships OK. Hotel rooms and other Info:www.vachess.org or [email protected]. Ent: mail to Mike Hoffpauir,ATTN: Emporia Open, 405 Hounds Chase, Yorktown, VA 23693.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 2-3 OR 3, NEW YORKTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED)Marshall November FIDE GP4-SS, 40/115 d5 SD/30 d5 (not 30/85 d5 SD/1 d5). Marshall CC, 23 W.10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50, members $30. $$625 gtd: $275-150,U2200 $105, U2000 $95. Reg ends 15 min before Rd. 2 schedules:2day 12:30-5:30 each day. 1day 10-11:15-12:30-5:30 (Rds. 1-2 G/25 d5).Limit 2 byes, request at entry. FIDE rated! NO REENTRY. www.mar-shallchessclub.org.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 2-3, ALABAMATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 3rd Annual East Alabama Open5SS, TC: G/120 d5. Hampton Inn & Suites. 4210 Phillips Rd., Lanett,AL 36863. Open (PF: $$GTD): $300-175-A:125-B:100-C:100-U1400:100.Rds.: Sat: 10-2:30- 7:30; Sun: 10-2:30. EF: $50; if mailed by OCT 25th;$65 at site. Late REG.: NOV 2nd: 8:30-9:30am. HR: $84/$59 - Reserveby OCT 20th. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar ChessLLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204 - 202, Birmingham, AL 35244.Info: [email protected],www.CaesarChess.com, www.AlabamaChess.com.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 2-3, IOWATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Ames Chess Festival XXVIII (IA GP Qualifier)5SS. 30/75, SD/1 d5. Moose Lodge 520, US 69 and West 190th St.,Ames, IA. EF: Advance $40 by 10/19, Jr: $30 by 10/19: all $50 at site.IA memb req’d $15, Jr/Sr:$10. ($$1000 b/40, top 3G): 250 + T, 150, 100,U1900, U1600, U1300, U1000, each 75-50. Reg.: 8-8:30 am Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30 and 10-2:30. Entries to: Roger Gotschall, 1341 Truman Pl., Ames,IA 50010. Special: Additional fun prizes including upsets and most fre-quent festival players. Info: [email protected] or 515-233-4239. NS.NC. WA.

NOV. 3, NEW JERSEYTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)Sleep late Open - in two sectionsCPNJ Event. Somerset Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset (exit 10off I-287). 4-SS. G/60 d5. G$$: $300-200-150-100. Minimum $75 to topExpert, Class A, U1800. b/16 No pooling /duplicate prizes. EF: $48 at entryfeesrus.com. EF: $55 cash at site. 1499 Open (U1500) 4-SS, G/60 d5,$200-100-50. b/16 Minimum $50 top Class U1400, U1300, U1100. b/16No pooling /duplicate prizes. EF: $33 at entryfeesrus.com or $40 cashat site. Both Sections. Reg.: 9-10am, 11/03. Starts: 10am then ASAPwith lunch break. Special CPNJ $5 refunds to members. See entryfeesrus.com. Info: Ken, [email protected], 908-619-8621. NC. W. Web.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 8-10 OR 9-10, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERNTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED)Southern California Cross Class Championship6SS, 30/90 sd60 d5 (2-day rd. 1-3 G/60 d5 merge in rd. 4). Hyatt, 17900Jamboree Rd., Irvine, CA 92614. 949.975.1234. HR: $99. Prize: $14,000b/197 (75% guar). 6 sects: Open (2100+ FIDE rated): $2,000 1,000 500200, u2300 300 150. 1900-2099: $1000-500-200-150-120. 1700-1899:$1000-500-200-150-120. 1500-1699: $1000-500-200-150-120. 1300-1499: $1000-500-200-150-120. u1300: $1000-500-200-150-120. Unrmax $200 exc in Open. EF: by 11/5: $99. Econ: $79 & 2/3 calc prize (notavail in Open). Onsite +$20, Playup +$20. r/e $40. Rfnd fee $20.GMs/IMs free by 10/29: prize-EF. Nov 13 Supp, CCA min, & TD disc to placeplayers. SCCF mem req’d for rated So Cal residents. Sched: 3-day Reg.F 11-11:30, Rds. F 12 6, Sa 11:30 5:30, Su 10 3:30. 2.5-day Reg. F 7-7:15,Rds. F 7:30p Sa 10 1:45, merge in Rd. 4. 2-day Reg. Sa 9-9:30, Rds. Sa10 12:30 2:50, merge in Rd. 4. Max 2 1/2-pt byes, comn by rd. 3. Ent:Online /mail. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/socalx. E: [email protected]. T: 408.409.6596. NS. NC. W.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 8-10 OR 9-10, MINNESOTATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 1st annual Bloomington Open5SS, G/120 d5. (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d5). Crowne Plaza-Blooming-ton, 5401 Green Valley Dr., Bloomington, MN. Free parking. $9,000 basedon 150 paid entries. In 2 sections.Open: $1000-600-400, topUnder 2400/Unr $500-300 top Under 2200/Unr 500-300, top U2000/Unr 500-300FIDE.Reserve (U1800): $750-600-400, top Under 1600 (no unr) $500-300,top Under 1400 (no unr) $500-300, Under 1200 (no unr) $400-250,Unrated $250, trophies to top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600. EF: $79by 10/1, $89 by 11/1, $99 online until 11/7, $109 at site at site. GMs free.November rating supplement used. Re-entry $50;3-day schedule:Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 10 & 4, Sun 10 & 3. 2-day sched-ule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 1 & 4, Sun 10 & 3:30. All: Half pointbyes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2. HR: $82 single-quad, 800-227-6963 ask for booking code Chess Weekend; reserve by 11/1 or ratemay increase. Ent: www.chessweekend.com or Chess Weekend, 21694

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2nd AnnualEAST BAY OPEN

Dec. 6-8 or 7-8Crowne Plaza Hotel, Concord, CA

$84 room rates, Free Parking$5,500 Projected Prizes,

$3700 Guaranteed5 Round Swiss, 30/90, G/60 d5sFirst two rounds G/60 for 2-day option

4 SectionsOPEN: $1000-600-300-200 U2200: $200-100U2000: $500-250-100 U1800: $200-100U1600: $500-250-100 U1400: $150-50U1200: $400-200-100 U1000: $150-50

GPP: 50 [Enhanced]

Advanced Entry: $78 or $79

Full Details: see “Grand Prix” in this issueor go to www.ccchess.com



Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions:815-955-4793. Tournament helped made possible by the BloomingtonSports Grant Program.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 9, OHIOTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 Columbus TornadoOpen, 4SS, G/70 d5. Columbus Chess Center, 80 S. 6th St., Columbus, OH43215. EF: $35 by 11/7, $40 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 3:30,& 6. Prizes: $1,000 b/35, $300-200-100, 1st Class A ,B,C,D/Under $100each section. Ent: Grant Perks, 2469 E. Main St., Bexley, OH 43209,[email protected], 614-774-2532.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 9-10, VIRGINIATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 18th Annual Northern Virginia Open!Holiday Inn Dulles, 45425 Holiday Inn Dr., Dulles, VA 20166. www.hidulle-sairport.com, 703-471-7411, rooms $69 chess rate, res by Oct. 25. 5SS.Reg.: 8:00-9:15. Rds.: Sat 10-2:30-7, Sun 9:30-3:45, Sat G/120 d5, Sun40/115, G/60 d5. $$: $2685 ALL GUARANTEED. $595-365-245-95, Top X/A-unr/B/C/D/U1200 $215ea, Top Upset Sat $45, Sun $50. MORE $$$ if 110players! EF: $56 received by Nov. 5, $65 later/at site (no cc). Checkspayable to: Virginia Chess Federation. Mail to: Andrew Rea, 6102 LundyPl., Burke, VA 22015. NS. NC. Info: [email protected] or www.vachess.org. FIDE.

NOV. 14, NEW YORKTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED)Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix!4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40,members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries; firsttwo prizes guaranteed:) $200-100-50, U2100 $95, U1900 $85. Reg.:6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, OHIOTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED)22nd annual Kings Island Open5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75 d5). Kings IslandResort, 5691 Kings Island Drive (I-71, 6 mi north of I-275), Mason, OH45040. Free parking. $$ 30,000 based on 350 paid entries (re-entries &U1000 Section count as half entries); minimum $24,000 (80% of each prize)guaranteed. In 7 sections: Open: $3000-1500-700-500-300, 1st on tie-break $200 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1600-800. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under 1700:$2000-1000-500-400-300. Under 1500: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under1250: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1000: $700-400-250-150-100.NEW mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team”combined score among all sections: $600-400-200. Unrated prize limits:U1000 $200, U1250 $400, U1500 $600, U1700 $800, U1900 $1000. Bal-

ance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: $115 online at ches-saction.com by 11/13, $120 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/13 (entry only,no questions), 3-day $118, 2-day $117 mailed by 11/6, $130 at site oronline until 2 hours before game. GMs $100 from prize. Under 1000 Sec-tion EF: all $60 less than above. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK.Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. Advance EF $5 less to OCAmembers. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwiseunrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry- onlineat chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed,phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-dayschedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30.2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 1:30 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30.Byes: OK all, limit 2, Open must commit by rd. 2, others by rd. 3. HR: $63-63, 800-727-3050, 513-398-0115, reserve by 10/29 or rate may increase.Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car onlinethrough chesstour.com. Car rental is easiest & cheapest transportationfrom Cincinnati Airport. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY10803 (chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269). $15 servicecharge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (onlineentries posted instantly).

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, CONNECTICUTTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)4th Annual Hartford Open5SS, 30/90, SD/1 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. $5000 guaranteed prize fund. In4 sections. Open: $700-400-200, U2210/Unr $300-150. Under 2010: $600-300-150, top U1810/Unr $300-150. Under 1610: $500-250-150, topU1410/Unr $200-100. Under 1210: $200-100-50, trophies to first 3, topU1000, U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1210or $300 in U1610. Mixed doubles: $200 bonus to best male/female com-bined score among all sections.Team average must be under 2200; team-mates may play in different sections; teams must register before bothplayers begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Top 3 sec-tions EF: $68 online at chessaction.com by 11/13, $75 phoned to406-896-2038 by 11/13, 3-day $73, 2-day $72 if check mailed by 11/6,$80 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. No mailed credit cardentries. 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 avail-able in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used ifotherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine ifpaid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20,Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30,Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat12, 3 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR:$95-95, 860-627-5311; reserve by 11/1 or rate may increase. Ent: ches-

saction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com(online entries posted instantly).

A Heritage Event!Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, NORTH CAROLINATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 40th Lipkin/Pfefferkorn Open5-SS. Holiday Inn University, 5790 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC27105. (336)-767-9595. A very nice hotel! $15,000 b/250full paid; 55%GUARANTEED. In 5 sections: Championship: G/100 with 30 secondincrement. FIDE rated. Must be over 1900. $1450-700-500-350; under2200: $1000-600-400, under 2050: $400. Under 2000: $1200-600-300;under 1900: $300. Under 1800: $1200-600-300; under 1700: $300.Under 1600: $1200-600-300; under 1500: $300. Under 1400: $1100-550-300; under 1250: $250, under 1100: $250. Lower 4 sections: G/120 d5.All: 2-day option G/90 d5. Entry Fee: $91 3-day, $90 2-day if received byNovember 12th; $99 at site. GMs and IMs Free, $70 deducted from anyprize. Juniors: $10 less. Unrateds may win prizes in Championship or 50%of prizes in lower sections. 3-day schedule: Registration ends 7 p.m.Rounds: 7:30, 2-7:30, 10-3:30. 2-day schedule: Registration ends 9:30a.m. Rounds: 1st at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day. All: Reentries $45,not in Championship. NCCA membership required, other states ok. Byes:available in any round, limit 2, must commit before 1st round. Hotel: $89.99single or double. Mention Chess Tournament! Reserve early to be guar-anteed a room. Cutoff date 11/1. Info:Thad Rogers: (478)-742-5607, cell(478)-973-9389 or [email protected]. Enter: Ameri-can Chess Promotions, 3055 General Lee Rd., Macon, GA 31204. or goto PayPal and use [email protected]. NS. NC. FIDE.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 16, VIRGINIATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 CAC Saturday November SwissLocation: Capital Area Chess, 4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr., Suite#201, Chantilly, VA 20151. Sections: Open, Under 1900, Under 1600.Prizes: $1710 b/60 full paid entries (70% returned): Open: $280-$180-$100 U2050 $80-$60; Under 1900: $220-$140-$80 U1750 $60-$50; Under1600: $160-$100-$80 U1400/U1200 $60 each. EF: $40 by 11/14, post-marked by 11/9, After 11/14 or onsite $10 more. CAC Members $10 less.Registration: All Sections 8:30am - 9:45am. Format/Rounds:Open/Under 1900 4-SS G/65 d5: 10am-1pm-4pm-7pm; Under 1600 5-SSG/45 d5: 10am-12pm-2pm-4pm-6pm. Byes: One 1/2 point bye avail-able if requested before Round 2. www.capitalareachess.com. Makechecks to: Capital Area Chess, Inc., 5116 Bebe Ct., Centreville, VA 20120.Boards and sets provided. No clocks supplied.

NOV. 19, NEW YORKTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)Marshall Masters!


23nd annual NORTH AMERICAN OPENDec 26-30, 26-29 or 27-29, Bally’s Las Vegas - GM/IM norms possible

$120,000 projected prizes, $90,000 minimum guaranteed!Open Section: 9 rounds, Dec 26-

30, 40/2, SD/30, d10. Other sections: 7rds, 40/2, SD/30, d10 (3-day option, rds1-2 G/75, d5), Bally's Casino Resort,3645 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las VegasNV 89103. Free parking.

7 sections. Prizes $120,000 basedon 600 entries (seniors, re-entries, GMs,IMs, WGMs & U1250 count half), elseproportional; minimum $90,000 (75%each prize) guaranteed. FIDE ratingsused in Open, Dec. official USCF inother sections. Junior GP pts available.

Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-1000-800-700-600-500-500, clear or tie-break win $300, top FIDE U2500/Unr$2500-1200. FIDE rated, 200 GPP..

U2300: $7000-4000-2000-1200-900-700-600-500-400-400. FIDE rated.

U2100: $7000-4000-2000-1200-900-700-600-500-400-400. Unr limit $2500.

U1900: $7000-4000-2000-1200-900-700-600-500-400-400. Unr limit $1800.

U1700: $6000-3000-1500-1000-800-700-600-500-400-400. Unr limit $1300.

U1500: $6000-3000-1500-1000-800-700-600-500-400-400. Unr limit $900.

U1250: $3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400-300-300, top Under 1000(no unr) $1000-500, Unrated limit $500.

Players with under 26 games ratedas of 12/13 official list may not win over$1500 in U1250, $3000 U1500 or U1700.

If any post-event rating posted12/20/12-12/20/13 was more than 30 ptsover section maximum, prize limit $2000.

Online entry fee: $245 at chessaction.com by 10/15, $275 by 12/20,$300 until 2 hours before game. Notehigher Open Section fee if FIDE U2200.

Mailed entry fee: 5-day $250, 4-day$249, 3-day $248 if check mailed by10/15; 5-day $280, 4-day $279, 3-day$278 if check mailed by 12/15.

Phoned entry fee: $280 by 12/20(406-896-2038, no questions). No phoneentry after 12/20.

Entry fee at site: $300.Under 1250 Section entry fee: all

$120 less than above.Open Section entry fee: $100 more

to US players not FIDE rated 2200 orover. IMs/WGMs $150; $100 from prize.

Special entry fee: Senior 65/over inU1500 or over, all $120 less. Re-entry$120; not available in Open Section.

No checks at site; credit cards OK.Special USCF dues if paid with

entry- see chesstour.com or TournamentLife. USCF membership required.

5-day late reg. ends 12/26 11 am,rds 12/26-28 12 noon & 6:15 pm, 12/2910 am & 4 pm, 12/30 10 am.

4-day late reg. ends 12/26 5 pm,Rds. 12/26 6;15 pm, 12/27-28 12 noon &6:15 pm, 12/29 10 am & 4 pm.

3-day late reg. ends 12/27 10 am,Rds.12/27 11 am, 2:30 pm & 6:15 pm,12/28 12 & 6;15, 12/29 10 & 4.

Half-point byes: OK all, limit 4 (limit2 in last 4 rds). Open must commitbefore rd 2, others before rd 4.

Bring set, board, clock if possible-none supplied.

Unofficial uschess.org ratingsusually used if otherwise unrated.

Special room rate at Bally’s $97single or twin. Reserve now at 800-833-3308 or 702-739-4111. Rooms may sellout about Nov 7.

Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, useAWD #657633.

Blitz tournament 12/29 10:45 pm.Entry: chessact ion.com or

Continental Chess, Box 249, SalisburyMills NY 12577. $15 service charge forrefunds. Advance entries posted atchessaction.com (online entries postedinstantly).



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4-SS, G/25 d/5. Third Tuesday of every month. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10thSt., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to players rated over 2100 (plus all play-ers scoring over 50% in any MCC Open or U2300 event since the priormonth’s Masters). EF: $40, members $30, GMs free. $$G250-150-100.Prizes to U2400, U2300 and biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available (Rd. 1 or 4 only), request at entry.www.marshallchessclub.org.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, VIRGINIATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 2013 CAC FIDE Open III4 Sections: Open (FIDE & USCF rated, uses USCF rules, USCF Ratingsand Rules for Prizes; GMs free ($30 deducted from prize)), Other SectionsUSCF Rated - U1900, U1600, U1300. Format: Open: 5SS, G/120 + 30secinc. Other Sections: G/120 d5 time control (All sections 2-day option Rds.1 and 2 G/75 d5). Prizes: $$3500 b/o 80. Open Section Place Prizes guar-anteed. Open: $600-$300-$150. U2200 $125 U2050 $125. U1900:$450-$225-$125 U1750 $100. U1600: $350-$175-$125 U1450 $100 U1300:$250-$125-$100 U1150 $75. Clear winner in U1600 and U1300 sectionsreceive free entry to next CAC FIDE Open. Location: Capital Area Chess,4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr., Suite #201, Chantilly, VA 20151. HR: $59Extended Stay America (close to tournament site), 4506 Brookfield Cor-porate Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151, (703)-263-7200. Registration: 6pm-7pmFri, 9:00am-10:30am Sat. Rounds: Open: 3-day Fri 7:30pm, Sat 12pm-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm; 2-day Sat 11am-2:30pm-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm. 3-day& 2-day merges Rd. #3. Other Sections: Same schedule except Rd. #35pm Sat, Rd. #5 2pm Sun. EF: Open: $70 by 11/15. $75 online by 11/21.$80 after 11/21 or onsite. (Discounts: CAC Members $10 less, Addl.Family member $5 less, U1300 Section $10 less). Checks postmarked by11/15. One bye allowed if requested before Rd. 2, withdrawals are noteligible for prizes. Re-entry allowed $40. www.capitalareachess.com.Make checks to: Capital Area Chess, Inc., 5116 Bebe Ct., Centreville, VA20120. [email protected]. Boards and sets provided;Clocks supplied in Open Section only.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, TEXASTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED)1st Annual Holiday OpenChess can be a game, sport, art, and more....at HCC we engage in the sportand art of chess dueling. We don’t just “play” a “game”. 5SS, 2-day or3-day Schedules Available. 3-Day and 2-Day Rds.: G/90 with 30 sec incFree entry for GMs and IMs (EF deducted from winnings). Marriott Northat Greenspoint, 255 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. East, Houston (281-875-4000or 281-875-8991). SIDE EVENTS: Sat. (11/22) Scholastic 4SS, G/30 d5,1-day only); “TEXAS GUN-FIGHT” Blitz (Sat. night after Rd. 3). 5 Rds. G/5d0. Separate room for Scholastic players and either trophy or medal willbe awarded to each entrant. TEAM Trophies for Elementary, Intermedi-ate, and High School. 5 Sections. PRIZES: $10,000 b/200 full-paid ent.OPEN: $1400-800-500-300-200; U2200: $700-400; U2000: $800-400-200-100-50; U1800: $800-400-200-100-50; U1600/Unr*: $800-400-200-100-50; U1300: $400-300-200-100-50. *Unrated players may only win 50%of the prize fund except in the Open Sect. where they must pay full EF andare eligible for full prize fund. Scholastic Sections: Open, U1300, U900,U500. Prizes: Trophies to top 10 in each section (more trophies depend-ing on pre-entries). Every non-trophy winner receives a souvenir chessmedal. Scholastic players may engage in both adult and scholastic tour-naments by registering for both tournaments (either 2-day or 3-dayschedule in the adult tournament) and taking a 1/2-pt.bye for Rd. 2 in theadult tournament. USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks will decide tro-phy and medal placements for winners of all Scholastic sections. EF: $79by 11/15; $89 at site; Unr. (U1600) and Jrs. (under 19 yrs of age and duel-ing in U1300 or U1600 Sections) $49 by 11/15; $59 at site; Re-Entry Fee:$25 (avail. up to Rd. 4); Scholastic EF: $20 by 11/15; $25 at site; BlitzEF $5. 3 re-entries or 2 Jr. entries count as one additional entry for prizefund). 3-day Sched: Reg. Fri. 5:30-7pm, Rds. Fri. 8pm; Sat. 2-7, Sun. 10-3. 2-day Schedule: Reg. Sat. 8-8:30am, (Rds. Sat. 9-2-7, Sun. 10-3.Both schedules merge at Rd. 2. Scholastic. Schedule: (All 4 rds. G/30 d5—one day only, Sat., Nov 23). Reg. Sat. 11:30am-12:30pm, Rd. 1 at 1pm;Other rds. will follow immediately. Byes: Avail. all Rds. (commit beforeRd. 3). HR: $74 for single or double (281-875-4000 or 281-875-8991),reserve by Nov 8 and mention Houston Chess Club tournament to assuregroup rate. ENT: On-line registration, printable entry form, and moredetailed info at www.HoustonChessClub2000.com, or mail entry form toHCC, 9000 Southwest Freeway, Ste.120, Houston, TX 77074. Info: 832-429-4180 or 713-773-2437. Major credit cards accepted (no checks at site).

NOV. 23, MISSOURITROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 Western Missouri Open4SS, G/55 d5. Rounds: 10, 12:15, 2:30, 4:45. Onsite reg/check-in: 8:30-9:30. Location: Birchwood Church, 3883 Blue Ridge Blvd., Indep., MO64052. Total prize fund of $2,000 is guaranteed! Premier (1900 andabove) 250, 200, 150; 1900-2099: 150-100-50. Reserve: (Under 1900 andunrated) 1st 150-75-50-25, B/C/D/U1200 & Unr: 100-60-40. EF: $20 by11/15, $30 cash only on site – more details www.chessmasterbob.com.Bring set, board, clock – none supplied. Bob Holliman, PO Box 1871, Indep.,MO 64055.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 23, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERNTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED)SuperSwiss4SS, G/65 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Prize: $1,000 b/44.1700+: $200-125-75, u1900 100 u1700: 200-100, u1500 100-50, u130050. Sched: Reg.: 8-8:45a. Rounds: 9-11:30-2-4:30. EF: $37 by 11/20, $52onsite. NM/FM/IM/GM free by 11/13. Info: BayAreaChess.com/lessswiss. NS. NC.

A State Championship Event!NOV. 23, PENNSYLVANIATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 2013 PA State Game/15 Championship (QC)

7SS, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, PA15213. 2 Sections: Champ: EF: $25 by 11/15, $35 later. $$ (690G): $200-100, U2000 $90, U1800 $80, U1600 $70, U1400 $60, U1200 $50, U1000$40. Trophies: Top 3 U1400, Top 3 U1200, Top 3 U1000. Scholastic:Grades K-12 unrated or U900. EF: $15 by 11/15, $25 later. Trophies to Top7, Top 3 U600. ALL:Trophies: Top 2 Schools, Top 2 Clubs. PSCF $5, OSA.Reg.: 11-11:30am. Rds.: 12-12:45-1:30-2:15-3-3:45-4:30. Ent/Info: PSCF,c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223-2245, 412-908-0286, W.

A Heritage Event!Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 23-24, TENNESSEETROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 54th Mid-South Open5SS, G/120 d5. Site: Hyatt Place, 1220 Primacy Parkway, Memphis, TN38119. Tel. 901-680-9700. $$Based on 60 entries: $500, $250, $150,$100, $75, Class Prizes: $100 each for A, B, C, D. E: $75. $50 gift prizefor Top Unrated from chesscentral.com! Plaques to 1st, Top A, B, C, D, E,Unrated. EF: $55 if by 11/20; $60 at the door. MCC members $50 any-time. Free entry for IMs and GMs if received by 11/16 with entry feessubtracted from winnings. Reg.: 11/23 7:30am to 8:45am. Rds.: 9-2-7;9-2. Entries to:MCC, P.O. Box 17864, Memphis, TN 38187. www.memphischess.com, [email protected].

NOV. 24, NEW JERSEYTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)Somerset Open - in two sections CPNJ Event. Somerset Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset (exit 10off I-287). 4-SS. G/60 d5. G$$: $300-200-150-100. Minimum $75 to topExpert, Class A, U1800. b/16 No pooling /duplicate prizes. EF: $48 atentryfeesrus.com. EF: $55 cash at site. 1499 Somerset Open (U1500)4-SS, G/60 d5, $200-100-50. b/16 Minimum $50 top Class U1400,U1300, U1100. b/16 No pooling /duplicate prizes. EF: $33 at entryfeesrus.com or $40 cash at site. Both Sections. Reg.: 9-10am, 11/24.Starts: 10am then ASAP with lunch break. Special CPNJ $5 refunds tomembers. See entryfeesrus.com. Info: Ken, [email protected], 908-619-8621. NC. W. Web.

An American Classic!A Heritage Event!Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERNTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED)49th Annual American Open8SS, 40/2, SD/1 d5. Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County, 100 CityDr., Orange, CA 92868. $$50,000 b/o 500 entries, $25,000 guaranteed.In 6 sections. Open: $5000-2400-1000-300-150, U2450/Unr. $1000-300-150, U2300/Unr. $600-180-150. U2200, U2000, U1800 Each $4000-2000-1000-300-150. U1600 $3000-1500-700-300-150. U1400/Unr: $2500-1000-500-200-150, U1200 $1400-400-150 (not a separate section; U1200salso eligible for U1400 prizes), Unrated: $500-200 (Unrateds in thissection eligible for these prizes only). Plus score bonus ($2,000 in chessstore gift cards) every player who finishes with 4-1/2 points or better whodidn’t place in the money prize wins a $20 gift certificate towards chessstore - redeemable only onsite. Double Team (Mixed Doubles) BonusPrizes: top combined score of two members, male and female teammatesawarded three prizes: $400-200-100. Average rating of the team mustbe below 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams mustbe formed at registration by at least one of the members; teammate pair-ings is possible. EF: $200 by Nov. 28th, register by 10/16 save $50,register by 11/06 save $40, register by 11/20 save $20, U1400 save addi-tional $10. $50 more for players rated under 2000 playing in Open,U1600 & U1400 save $10. No checks at door - cash only, credit cardaccepted for a $10 fee. SCCF membership $18 required for So Cal resi-dents. 4-day schedule: Reg. closes 11am on 11/28, (Rounds 12:30-7:30,12:30-7:30, 10:30-5, 10-4:30). 3-day schedule: Reg. closes 9:30am on11/29, Rounds. 11-2:30-5-8pm (G/60 d5), schedules merge in Rd. 5 andcompete for common prizes. Two byes max with advance notice. CCA min-imum ratings and TD discretion used to protect you from improperlyrated players. November Rating Supplement used. Lectures and videos.LOW room rates! Five minutes away from Disneyland Theme Park. HR:Mention SCC for $95 single or double, rates may go up after. CallDoubletree (714) 634-4500. Don’t be shut out; surrounding hotels inthe area may be as high as $199/night; make your reservations early andbe sure to ask for the special SCC rates; Doubletree sells out most week-ends. Cutoff for special hotel rate/offer is Oct 31st. RESERVE NOW!Credit card or one night room deposit will be required to hold reserva-tion, may be canceled 72 hours in advance without penalty. Parking cost$10. Info: organizing club - Chess Palace 714-899-3421, [email protected]. Ent: American Open, 5246 Lampson Ave., Garden Grove, CA92845 or www.AmericanOpen.org. NS. W. F.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, TEXASTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)2013 DCC Fide Open X7SS, G/90 with 30 sec inc. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C,Richardson, TX 75080. Two sections: Open and Reserve. Two Sched-ules, 4 day or 3 day. Open Section $$875G. FIDE and USCF rated but usesFIDE rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules for awarding prizes. Defaultlate forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discre-tion. Contact us or USCF about registering for Fide before the event starts.$500-$250-$125. EF: $75, Senior/Hcap/Additional Family Member $50,plus $10 non-DCC membership fee if applicable. Small appearance feeto the First three GM/IM’s who apply. GM/IM must play all rounds to getappearance fee. Reserve section: Open to players rated below1800 USCF.This section is not Fide Rated but is USCF rated and uses USCF rules.Reserve: Open to USCF U1800. EF: $30 plus $10 non Dallas Chess Clubmembership fee if applicable. The Reserve give back 10% in prizes andif at least 8 paid entries and if there is a clear winner, then that winnerreceives free entry to next DCC Fide Open. Both: Registration: 4 day5:00 - 5:45 on Thurs 11/28. Rds.: Thurs 6 pm, Friday 2:30 pm, 7:00 pm,

Sat 2:30-7:00, Sun 10:00-2:45. Reg 3 day on Friday 9 am - 9:45 am, Rd1 at 10 am then merge with 4 day. Two half point Bye allowed if requestedbefore end of round rd 2 and before getting full point bye, but half pointbyes for both rounds 6 AND 7 is not allowed. Withdrawals and zero pointlast round byes are not eligible for prizes. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, seeaddress above. Info: 214-632-9000, [email protected]. NS. NC.FIDE.

NOV. 29, NEW YORKTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED)Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz! (BLZ)9-SS, G/5 d0. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. $$Gtd500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50 each, EF:$30, members $20. Blitz-rated, but the higher of regular, quick or blitz usedfor pairings & prizes. FIDE Blitz Rated! Reg. ends 6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10 pm. Three byes available, request at entry.www.marshallchessclub.org.

A Heritage Event!Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 29-DEC. 1, WISCONSINTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6 55th North Central/Martz MemorialTWO SECTIONS: OPEN and NOVICE (U/1300) FORMAT: OPEN: 6/SS, TCof 45/2, SD/1 d5. (Rd. 5 only, G/120 d5). Rds. at: 12-6, 11-5, 10-3.NOVICE: 7/SS, TC of G/90 d5. Rds.: 12-4, 11-2:45-6:30 and 10-2. PLAY-ING SITE: Holiday Inn — Neenah, 123 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, WI54956. PH: 920-725-8441. HR: $79 for 1-bed King or 2-bed dbl. Must men-tion chess! REGISTRATION: 10:45–11:30 on NOV 29. ENTRY FEES:OPEN = $45, NOVICE = $22 if mailed by NOV 24. At site, phone, or e-mail EFs are $7 more! Checks payable to: WCA. PRIZE FUND: OPEN($1,250 b/45): $300-200-175, “A”-$160, “B”- $150, “C”- $140,“D/Under/Unrated = $125 Traveling trophy to 1st. NOVICE: $60 - 40. Tro-phies to: 1st, 2nd, best 1000, 900, 800, 700 and Under, Unrated. (7 total)ADVANCE ENTRIES: 2013 MARTZ/NCO, Mike Selig – TD, 2985 W. FourthSt., Condo “B”, Appleton, WI 54914-4330. TD phone: 920-739-7550, E-mail:[email protected]. OTHER INFO: 2013 WIS Chess Tour event. Two half-pointByes in either section. Full-point Bye in RD. 1 to 2100+ if pre-registered.Fox River Mall w/183 stores is 4 miles from site!

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERNTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED)Class Warfare Championship6SS, 30/90 sd60 d5 (2-day rd. 1-3 G/60 d5 merge in rd. 4) Hilton, 4949Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA 95054. 408.330.0001. HR: $75. Prize:$14,000 b/197 (75% guar). 6 sects: Open (2100+ FIDE rated): $2,0001,000 500 200, u2300 300 150. 1900-2099: $1000-500-200-150-120.1700-1899: $1000-500-200-150-120. 1500-1699: $1000-500-200-150-120. 1300-1499: $1000-500-200-150-120. u1300: $1000-500-200-150-120. Unr max $200 exc in Open. EF: by 11/26: $109. Econ: $89 & 70% calc

CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULEVisit www.chesstour.com for late news,

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Most tournaments have alternate schedulesplaying less or more days than listed below.

Asterisk means full details in this issue-otherwise, see future issues or our website.

Events in red offer FIDE norm possibilities.ONLINE ENTRY: www.chessaction.com.

10/9-14: Continental Class, Arlington VA*

10/11-13: Los Angeles Open, Agoura Hills CA*

10/18-20: Midwest Class, Wheeling IL*

10/18-20: Eastern Team, Stamford CT*

11/1-3: Boardwalk Open, Galloway NJ*

11/15-17: Kings Island Open, Mason OH*

11/15-17: Hartford Open, Windsor Locks CT*

11/29-12/1: National Chess Congress, Philadelphia PA*

12/1: National Congress Blitz, Philadelphia PA

12/26-30: North American Open, Las Vegas NV*

12/29: North American Blitz, Las Vegas NV

1/10-12: Boston Chess Congress, Boston MA*

1//17-20: Golden State Open, Concord CA*

1/17-20: Liberty Bell Open, Philadelphia PA

1/22-26: Foxwoods Open, Mashantucket CT*

3/1-2: NY State Scholastics, Saratoga Springs NY

3/7-9: Western Class Championships, Agoura Hills CA

3/14-16: Eastern Class Championships, Sturbridge MA

3/14-16: Mid-America Open, Saint Louis MO

3/21-23: Southern Class, Orlando FL

4/16-20: Philadelphia Open, Philadelphia PA

5/22-26: Chicago Open, Wheeling IL

6/26-30: DC International, Arlington VA

6/28-29: World Open Under 13, Arlington VA

7/2-6: World Open, Arlington VA

7/18-20: Pacific Coast Open, Agoura Hills CA

7/18-20: Chicago Class, Wheeling IL

8/1-3: Southern Open, Orlando FL

8/8-10: Continental Open, Sturbridge MA

For later events, see chesstour.com.



prize (not avail in Open). Onsite +$20, Playup +$20. r/e $40. Rfnd fee$20. GMs/IMs free by 11/19: prize-EF. Nov 13 Supp, CCA min, & TD discto place players. Sched: 3-day Reg. F 10-11, Rds. F/Sa 11:30 5:30, Su10 3:30; 2-day Reg. Sa 9-9:30, Rds. Sa 10 12:30 2:50 5:30, Su 10 3:30.Max 2 1/2-pt byes, comn bef rd. 3. Ent: Online or mail. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/tg. E: [email protected]. T: 408.409.6596. NS.NC. W.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, ILLINOISTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED)Greater Midwest Class Championships - $10,000 Guaranteed!Weekend after Thanksgiving! 6R-SS. Hyatt Regency O’Hare Hotel, 9300W Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, IL 60018. $5 all day parking - walking dis-tance to a dozen restaurants and a 16 screen movie theater. Less than2 miles from The Rivers Casino, and a twenty minute ride to Lake Michi-gan and downtown Chicago. $10,000 guaranteed prize fund - GMDmitry Gurevich, GM Mesgen Amanov and IM Florin Felecan are confirmedparticipants! In 5 sections: 3-day Game-90 + 30/sec increments, 2-dayGame-45 + 5/sec increments for Rds. 1-3 then merge in Rd. 4. Master/ Expert (2000/up): $1500-1000-500-400, top U2300, U2200, U2100$300 each. FIDE rated. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $700-500-400-200-100.FIDE rated. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $600-400-300-200-100. Class C(1400-1599/Unr): $500-300-200-100-50. Class D and below (1399 andbelow/Unr): $400-300-200-100-50. Rated players may play up one sec-tion for $25. Prize limits: Unrated may not win over $100 D, $200 C, $300B, or $400 A. EF: $89 online or postmarked by 10/19, $99 online orpostmarked by 11/16, $129 thereafter. No checks at site, credit cards OK.Club Group Discount Special - 5 entries for the price of 4 if all in the sameenvelope by early registration cut-off (10/19). Re-entry $50. 3-dayschedule: Reg. ends Fri 9:30 am, rds. Fri/Sat/Sun 10am and 4pm. 2-dayschedule: Reg. ends Sat 9:30 am, rds. 10am, 12pm, 2pm, then Merge with3-day in Rd. 4. Bye: up to 2. Last rd bye must commit by end of Rd. 2 andnot retractable. Side Events: GM Gurevich Simul Friday 8:30pm, Game-3 + 2/sec increment Blitz (USCF/FIDE rated) Saturday 8:30pm - $20/each.HR: $99-99, 847-696-1234, reserve by 11/15 or rate may increase. Ent:www.nachess.org/gmclass or North American Chess Association, 4957Oakton St., Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. Questions: [email protected],on tournament days only 847-272-1352. Advance entries posted atwww.nachess.org/gmclass (online entries posted instantly). Chess Ven-dor onsite. Boards, sets, and clocks provided for the main event. Nonefor skittles.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1 NOT NOV. 22-24, MICHIGANTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60 (ENHANCED)2013 Motor City Open - NOTE DATE CHANGE

with Co-Sponsorship from Michigan Chess Festival, LLC. 6-SS (5-SS in U1000 Section). 4 Sections: OPEN, U1800, U1400, U1000. OKto play up. Top Section FIDE-Rated. Prize Fund: $10,000. 80% Guar.per section. SITE: New Detroit’s FABULOUS MOTOR CITY CASINOHOTEL, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 (Directions andLodging Info below). All Sections except U1000 have 2-Day & 3-DaySchedules. No Re-Entries in OPEN or U1000 Sections. Up to three 1/2-pt. byes available (2 in U1000 Sect.); must be requested before start ofRD. 4 (RD. 3 in U1000 Sect.). Sections merge after RD. 3. Unrated eligi-ble ONLY for Overall prizes in ALL sections; can play in any section.USCF and a STATE memberships required; can be purchased on site. EFby Mon., 11/18 not 11/11(add $10 after);AFTER MON, 11/18 (add $20after):OPEN SECTION: IMs and GMs Free ($100 EF deducted fromprize): 3-DAY: $113. 2-DAY: $112. No Re-Entries Allowed.U1800 SEC-TION: 3-DAY: $83. 2-DAY: $82. Re-Entries: $50. U1400 SECTION:3-DAY: $63. 2-DAY: $62. Re-Entries: $40. U1000 SECTION (1-Day0nly): $30. TL:OPEN, U1800, U1400 Sections: 3-Day Schedule: RDS.1-4, G/120 d5, RDS. 5-6, 40/120 d5 SD/30. 2-Day Schedule: RDS. 1-3,G/40 d5, RD. 4, G/120 d5, RDS. 5-6, 40/120 d5, SD/30. U1000 Section:1-Day Schedule (Sat. only): G/25 d0. REG: 3-Day Schedule: Fri, 9-11am. 2-Day and 1-Day Schedules: Sat, 8:30-10am. RDS.: 3-DaySchedule: Fri, 12, 6. Sat, 11, 6. Sun, 10, 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: OPEN,U1800, U1400 Sections: Sat, 11, 1, 3, 6. Sun, 10, 3:30. U1000 Section(5-SS): Sat, 10:40, 12:20, 2, 3:30, 6. ATULYA SHETTY LECTURE on Sat,5-6pm ($10). Cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode whilein tournament room. INFRACTION: deduct 1/2 the remaining time or gameforfeiture if less than 10 minutes remaining on clock; automatic forfei-ture for 2nd infraction. Spectators will be subjected to expulsion for theremainder of the event for any offense. Headphones cannot be used ifopponent objects for any reason and cannot be used in the last round byplayers with a plus score. Player must be willing to present same to TDsfor examination at any time. Failure to do so will result in removal fromtournament without refund. Rules Posted at Site. $$10,000 OVERALL.OPEN: $4,400 (80% guar. b/50): 1st-2nd-3rd, $1,500-$900-$600; TOPU2400, U2200, U2000, U1800/UNR: $350 EACH. U1800: $3,300 (80% guar.b/50): 1st-2nd-3rd, $1,200-$700-$400; 1st-2nd, TOP U1600, U1400/UNR:$300-$200. U1400: $2,300 (80% guar. b/50): 1st-2nd-3rd, $700-$500-$300; 1st-2nd TOP U1200, U1000/UNR, $250-$150. U1000: LargeTrophies for TOP 5 Overall and 1st-2nd TOP U800, U600, UNR. Medalsto everyone in U1000 section scoring 3.5 pts or more! BiggestUpset in OPEN, U1800 and U1400 sections get choice of Mechan-ical or Quartz Clock!Chief Sr. TD: GM Ben Finegold; Asst Sr. TD: Dr.Ed Mandell. Bring boards, pieces, clocks! None supplied except forU1000 section; will be available for sale by Book Vendor on site. Direc-tions & Lodging: MOTOR CITY CASINO HOTEL, 2901 Grand River Ave.,

Detroit, MI 48201, (313) 237-1589. Easy access to Grand River Exit fromI-94, I-96, I-75 and M-10 (Lodge Freeway). See www.mapquest.com fordirections. Reservations: MCO Chess Rate $119 (reg. $249!) by Fri, Nov.15th, for this great rate! Reserve online at www.motorcitycasino.com ORcall toll-free, 1-866-STAY-MCC (866-782-9622). Info, Ent: Dr. Ed Mandell,(586) 558-4790, All The King’s Men Chess, 27170 Dequindre Rd., Warren,MI 48092, Fax, (586) 558-2046. Email: [email protected].

An American Classic!A Heritage Event!Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, PENNSYLVANIATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED)44th annual National Chess Congress6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/50 d5). Trophy sectionsplay separate 2-day schedule only, 11/30-12/1, G/50 d5. At the upscale,luxurious Loews Philadelphia Hotel, rated 4 diamonds by AAA, 1200Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. $35,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND.In 10 sections. Premier, open to all rated 2000/above and juniors under18 rated 1800/above. $3000-1500-700-400-200, clear win or 1st ontiebreak $100, U2400/Unr $1600-800. FIDE. Under 2200: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 2000: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1800:$2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1600: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under1400: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under 1200: $1600-800-400-300-200.Under 1000: Trophies to top 10. Under 800: Trophies to top 10. Under600:Trophies to top 10; unrated age 15/over may not enter Under 600.Unratedmay not win over $250 in U1200, $400 in U1400, $600 in U1600,$800 in U1800, or $1000 in U2000. NEW mixed doubles prizes: bestmale-female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $2000-1000-600-400. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may playin different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both play-ers begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Student/Alumni trophies to top 5 teams of 4 (regardless of section) represent-ing any U.S. college, HS or pre-HS players attend or have graduated from.Top 7 sections entry fee: $118 online at chessaction.com by 11/27, $125phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/27 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $123,2-day $122 mailed by 11/20 $140 at site, or online until 2 hours beforegame. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. Re-entry $60, not availablein Premier. Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 entry fee: $28 onlineat chessaction.com by 11/27, $35 phoned by 11/27 (406-896-2038, noquestions), $32 mailed by 11/20, $40 at tmt. All: No checks at site,credit cards OK. Online EF $3 less to PSCF members. Special 1 year USCFdues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com,Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site,Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg. endsFri 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day top 7 sec-


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New York, NY 10011212-477-3716

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New York City Chess IncChess NYC Programs

c/o Russell Makofsky &Michael PropperPO Box 189, 1710 First Ave

New York, NY 10012, 212-475-8130 [email protected]

North American Chess Association4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113Skokie, IL 60077, 888.80.Chess

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PaperClip Pairingsc/o J. Houghtaling Jr & Remy Ferrari

6005 Forest BlvdBrownsville, TX 78526, 956-459-2421

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San Diego Chess Club2225 Sixth Avenue

San Diego, CA 92101, [email protected]

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Shore HS Chess LeaguePO Box 773

Lincroft, NJ [email protected]

Silver Knights Chess3929 Old Lee Hwy Ste 92D

Fairfax, VA 22030, 703-574-2070www.silverknightschess.comchess@silverknightschess.com

Bay Area Chess (CA)www.BayAreaChess.com

Beverly Hills Chess Club (CA)www.bhchessclub.com

Boca Raton Chess Club (FL)www.bocachess.com

Michigan Chess Associationwww.michess.org

Monmouth Chess School & Club (NJ)www.monmouthchess.com

Oklahoma Chess FoundationOCFChess.org

Sparta Chess Club (NJ)www.spartachessclub.org

Success Chess School (CA)www.successchess.com

Vellotti’s Chess Kids (ID)www.VellottisChessSchool.com

Western PA Youth Chess Club (PA)www.youthchess.net

GOLD & SILVER AFFILIATESGOLDAny affiliate that has submitted at least 50USCF memberships during the current orprevious calendar year, or is the recognizedState Affiliate, is eligible to become a GoldAffiliate. Gold Affiliates are honored in a spe-cial list in larger type in Tournament Lifeeach month, giving the affiliate name,address, phone number, e-mail address,and website. Gold Affiliation costs $350 peryear, and existing affiliates may subtract$3 for each month remaining on their reg-ular affiliation, or $20 for each monthremaining on their Silver Affiliation. As ofAugust 6, 2007, by paying an annual paymentof $500 (instead of $350), Gold Affiliate sta-tus may be obtained with no minimumrequirement for memberships submitted.

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tions schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45, 3:30 & 6, Sun10 & 3:30. Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 schedule: Reg. ends Sat9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45 & 3:30 each day. Half point byes OK all rounds;limit 3, Premier must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $98-98-123, 215-627-1200, reserve by 11/15 not 11/16 or rate may increase.Parking: Hotel has valet parking only, with a special chess rate of$30/day. Many parking lots nearby charge much less, with rates loweston the weekend. Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St (1 block from Shera-ton Hotel) is about $5/day Sat & Sun, $18/day other days. Car rental:800-331-1600, use AWD D657633 or reserve car online through chess-tour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham,NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com (onlineentries posted instantly). Chess Magnet School JGP for top 7 sections.DECEMBER RATINGS USED.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 30-DEC. 1, MISSOURITROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 4th Annual Thanksgiving Open (FIDE Rated)5SS, G/115 d5. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF:$60, $50 for annual members of the club if registered by 11/23. 3 Sec-tions: Open, U1800, U1400. PF: $3,000 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED!!Open Section: (FIDE Rated) $600-$400-$300. U2300: $250-$150. U2000:$125-$100. Under 1800 Section: $250-$150-$100. U1400 Section:$200-$150-$125-$100. Winner of each Section qualifies for 2014 ClubChampionship. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10, 2:30, 7. Sunday: 10 & 2:30. Two 1/2point byes if declared before round 2. MCA Membership required from$5. OSA. Ent: 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108, or online at saint-louischessclub.org. Info: 314-361-CHESS [email protected].

DEC. 2, NEW JERSEYTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED)Viking Swiss, two sections (QC)Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. 5SS, G/15 d2,G$$150, 100, 50. $50 minimun to top Exp, A, and U1600. No duplicatesor pooling. Reg.: 7pm. EF: $25 online entryfeerus.com or $30 cash at site.PCNJ members get $5 refund. Annual dues $1 online only. Kids KwikSwiss: U1200, K-8, 4SS, G/10 d2, EF: $7 online entryfeesrus.com, or$10 at site. Trophy top 5, Awards to all. Info: Ken 908-619-8621, [email protected] or read entryfeesRus.com. Web.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!DEC. 6-8 OR 7-8, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERNTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED)2nd Annual East Bay Open5SS, 30/90, SD/60 d5 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d5). Crowne Plaza, 45John Glenn Dr., Concord, CA 94520. Near I-680; free parking; free hotelBART shuttle. Prize Fund: $5,500 b/110, $3,700 guaranteed (top 3 in Openand 50% all others). 4 sections. Open: $1000-600-300-200, (U2200:$200-100). U2000: $500-250-100, (U1800: $200-100). U1600: $500-250-100, (U1400 $150-50). U1200: $400-200-100, (U1000 $150-50). Unratedplayers eligible for 100% of Open prizes and 50% of all others. EF: 3-day$79, 2-day $78 postmarked by 11/23/13 after which add $15 for EF 3 day$94, 2-day $93. Unrated: $59 posted by 11/23/13 or add $15 after. Playup $15. GMs/IMs free, Prize-EF. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri 6-6:45pm. Rds.Fri 7 pm, Sat 11am & 4:30pm; Sun 10am & 3:30pm. 2-day schedule: Reg.Sat 9-10:30 am. Rds. Sat 11am, 1:30pm & 4:30pm, Sun 10am & 3:30pm.Byes: Max 2 half point byes, last round bye must request with entry. HR:room rate $84, phone (877) 276-4600 ext. 3777 Group Code: EBO; reserveby 11/22/13 or rate may increase. Entry: checks or money orders payto Contra Costa Chess Club, mail C/O John Treshler, 1508 HaviLand Ct.,Clayton, CA 94517. Credit Cards ok only at site. Entry Form, Flyer, AdvanceEntries see link on www.ccchess.com. Contact: [email protected] or [email protected] or J. Treshler at (925) 334-0081; J. Seftonat (925) 330-1985 or N. Zagorac at (925) 588-5575. NS. NC. W.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!DEC. 7-8, VIRGINIATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 4th Annual Fairfax Open4-SS, 40/2, SD/55 d5. Best Western Fairfax City, 3535 Chain Bridge Rd.,Fairfax, VA 22030 (I-66, Exit 60 to VA 123 South, left at first light, hotelon left). $$G 1800 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED in 3 sections.Open: FIDE rated, 420-210-125, U2200 125, U2000 125. Reserve: Opento U1900, 225-120, U1700 120. Booster: Open to U1400/UNR, 150-90,U1200 90. EF: $48 by PayPal or check if rcvd by 12/2; $60 cash or checkat site. Reg.: 12/7 7:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-4, 9:30-4. One half-point bye avail-able, must commit by beginning of Round 2. ENT: PayPal to [email protected], or checks payable and addressed to Brennan Price, 1021 N.Garfield St., Apt. 432, Arlington, VA 22201-2565. Info: [email protected], www.fairfaxopen.com.

DEC. 8, NEW JERSEYTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Early Winter 2013 Open Champi-onshipBergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open ToAll Ages With Rating above 1400. 4SS, G/60 d5. USCF MembershipRequired. Prize Fund: 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200, U2000, U1800,U1600 each $100. Best Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 55 Years Old$75. Reg Ends at 9 AM Only one 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested beforethe start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By Dec 4th) $40, AT Site $45. GMsFree Entry. INFO: 201 287 0250 or [email protected]. $$b/40: PrizeFund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM,4:30 PM. ENT:Make EF and/or USCF Membership checks payable to: Inter-national Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., NewMilford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. NS. NC. W.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!DEC. 13-15 OR 14-15, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERNTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)Winter Championship6SS (2000+ G/90 +30, u2000 G/90 d5) 2day rds. 1-2 G/55 d5. 1639A

S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035 - Park free. Prize $5,000 b/97 guar 60%.3 sects: 2000+ (FIDE rated) $1,000 400 200 u2300: 200 100. 1600-1999$700 300 100 u1800: 300 100 100, u1600 $700 300 100 u1400: 100 100,u1200: 100 100. Unr max $100 exc Open. Dec 13 Supp, CCA min & TD disc.EF: 79 by 12/10, 12/11-onsite +20. Playup +20. Econ: EF-20 w/60% prz.GM, IM, FM, NM $0 by 10/3: prize-EF. Reg.: F 6-6:45p & Sa 9-9:15a.Rounds: 2000+: F 7p, Sa 9:30 2 6:30, Su 9:30 2p. u2000: F 7p, Sa 9:302 5:30, Su 9:30 1p (2-day Sa 9:30 11:45 & merge). Info http://BayAreaChess.com/champs. E: [email protected] NS. NC.

A Heritage Event!Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!DEC. 13-15 AND DEC. 21-22, NEW YORKTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED)97th Annual Marshall Chess Club Championship!9-SS, 40/120 d5, SD/60 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W 10th St., NYC: 212-477-3716. Open to members and nonmembers rated 2200+ (currently or inthe past), FIDE title holders, qualifiers from Marshall Amateur Champi-onship Dec. 6-8, and seeded players. $$4600 Gtd: $2000-$1000-$500-$350-$150, U 2400/unr $250, U 2300 $200, U 2200 $150. Title of 2013Marshall Chess Club Champion to highest-scoring Club member. EF:$150, members $125 if received by 12/12, all $20 more at site. GMs free.Reg.: 4:30–5:30pm 12/14; rounds 6pm 12/13, 11am & 5:30pm 12/14,12/15, 12/21, 12/22. Two byes available, must request at registration,no byes on 12/22. FIDE. IM/GM norms may be possible, no byes for normaspirants. www.marshallchessclub.org.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!DEC. 21-22, VIRGINIATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)4th Annual Sterling Chess December!Embassy Suites Dulles–North; 44610 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn, VA 20147.Six sections plus Quads. FIDE-Rated section, Dec. 21-22 (open to allFIDE-rated players and USCF 1600 and higher): 4SS, G/115 d5. $550 Gtd.,$250/$150/$100; top U2000 $50. Rds.: Sat. 11:15, 3:45; Sun. 11:15, 3:45.U1900 section, Dec. 21: 4SS, G/61 d5. $100/$60/$40; top U1700 $35.Rds.: Sat. 11:15, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00. U1600, Dec. 21: 4SS, G/50 d5,$50/$30; top U1400 $25. Rds.: Sat. 11:15, 1:45, 4:00, 6:15. U1300 Dec.21: 4SS, G/40 d5, trophy for first, medals for second, top U1100. Rds.:Sat. 11:15, 1:15, 3:00, 4:45. U1000: 4SS, G/25 d5. Trophy for first,medals for second, top U800. Rds.: Sat. 11:15, 12:45, 2:00, 3:15. U700:4SS, G/25 d5. Trophy for first, medals for second, top U500. Rds.: Sat.11:15, 12:45, 2:00, 3:15. Sunday Quads, Dec. 22: Four-player sectionsbased on rating. 3RR, G/75 d5/ $25 for first each quad. Rds.: Sun.11:15, 2:30, 5:45. Byes:Half-point in swiss, any round; must commit beforeend of second round. Players with more than one bye are not eligible forprizes. No byes in quads. EF: FIDE-Rated $50; U1900 $35; U1600 $30;U1300, U1000, U700, and Quads, $25. All, early bird rate $5 less till noonWednesday 12/18, $5 more on site. Unrateds free. Doors open 10 a.m.Register online at www.meetup.com/sterling-chess-tournaments. Pay onwebsite. Info: [email protected]. Top two swiss sectionsare Chess Magnet School JGP.

An American Classic!Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, NEVADATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED)23rd annual North American OpenOpen Section, Dec 26-30: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10. GM & IM norms pos-sible. EF $100 more to US players in Open Section if not FIDE rated2200/over. Other sections, Dec 26-29 or 27-29: 7SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10(3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75 d5). Bally’s Casino Resort, 3645 Las VegasBlvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89103. Prizes $120,000 based on 600 paidentries (seniors, re-entries, GMs, IMs, WGMs & U1250 Section count ashalf entries), else in proportion; $90,000 minimum (75% each prize) guar-anteed. In 7 sections. Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-1000-800-700-

600-500-500, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak bonus $300, top FIDEUnder 2500/Unr $2500-1200. FIDE. Under 2300: $7000-4000-2000-1200-900-700- 600- 500-400-400. FIDE. Under 2100: $7000-4000-2000-1200-900-700-600-500-400-400, no unrated may win over $2500. Under1900: $7000-4000-2000-1200- 900-700- 600-500-400-400, no unrated maywin over $1800. Under 1700: $6000-3000-1500-1000-800-700-600-500-400-400, no unrated may win over $1300. Under 1500: $6000-3000-1500-1000-800-700-600-500- 400- 400, no unrated may win over $900. Under1250: $3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400-300-300, top Under 1000(no unr) $1000-500, no unrated may win over $500. No separate U1000section; players under 1000 in U1250 play for both U1250 and U1000prizes; receive larger if winning both. Prize limits: 1) Players with under26 games played as of 12/13 list may not win over $1500 U1250, $3000U1500 or U1700. Games rated too late for 12/13 list not counted. 2) Ifpost-event rating posted 12/20/12-12/20/13 was more than 30 pointsover section maximum, prize limit $2000. 3) Balance of any limited prizegoes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: $245 online at chess-action.com by 10/15, $275 online at chessaction.com by 12/20, $280phoned by 12/20 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), 5-day $250,4-day $249, 3-day $248 mailed by 10/15, 5-day $280, 4-day $279, 3-day$278 mailed by 12/15, $300 online until two hours before round 1 or atsite. No phone entry after 12/20. Open Section EF $100 more to USplayers if not FIDE rated 2200/over. Under 1250 Section EF: All $120less than above. Seniors 65/over in U1500/over: All $120 less thanabove. Re-entry $120; not available in Open Section. GMs free; $150 fromprize. IMs & WGMs $150; $100 from prize. All: No checks at site, creditcards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry.Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15.Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20.5-day reg. ends 12/26 10 am, rds. 12/26-28 12 noon & 6:15 pm, 12/2910 am & 4 pm, 12/30 10 am. 4-day reg. ends 12/26 5 pm, rds. 12/266:15 pm, 12/27-28 12 & 6:15, 12/29 10 & 4. 3-day reg. ends 12/27 10am, rds. 12/27 11 am, 2:30 pm & 6:15 pm, 12/28 12 & 6:15, 12/29 10 &4. Bye: all, limit 4, limit 2 in last 4 rounds; Open must commit before rd.2, others before rd. 4. HR: $97-97, 800-833-3308, 702-739-4111, rate mayincrease if not reserved by 11/22, all rooms in chess block may sell outabout 11/7. Free parking (garage at adjacent Paris Las Vegas Hotel is mostconvenient). Car rental: for special Avis rate reserve car through chess-tour.com or call 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Ratings: FIDE usedin Open, Dec 2013 official USCF in others. For foreign in U2300 & below,see www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. Highest of multiple ratingsusually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may beexpelled. Special rules: In round 3 or after, players with scores of 80%or more and their opponents may not use headphones, earphones, or cell-phones or go to a different floor of the hotel without Director permission,and must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Direc-tor. Blitz 12/29 10:45 pm. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills,NY 12577 (DirectorAtChess.us, www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269). $15service fee for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com(online entries posted instantly).

A Heritage Event!Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!DEC. 27-29 OR 28-29, NEW YORKTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED)32nd annual Empire City Open6SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/40 d10). New YorkerHotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St., across from Penn Station, New York10001. $12,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 5 sections. Open: $1200-600-300-200, clear or tiebreak win $50 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $500-250.FIDE. Under 2200: $1000-500-250-150, top U2000/Unr $500-250. Under1900: $1000-500-250-150, top U1700 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1600:$800-400-200-100, top U1400 (no unr) $300-150. Under 1300: $300-200-100, trophies to first 5, top U1000, U800, Unr. Unratedmay not win over$150 in U1300, $300 U1600, or $500 U1900. Mixed doubles bonus

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ICCF WORLD CUP 20ANNOUNCEMENT OF PRELIMINARIESEntries will be accepted until 1 November 2013.

The start date is 31 November 2013.Close date for the Prelims is 31 May 2015.Semifinals will start 30 September 2015

Finals 30 September 2017Players may enter by Direct Entry at http://www.iccf-webchess.com/

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prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sec-tions: $600-400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammatesmay play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee)before both players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but pos-sible. Top 4 sections EF: $105 online at www.chessaction.com by 12/24,$115 phoned by 12/18 (406-896-2038, no questions), 3-day $113, 2-day$112 if check mailed by 12/18, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hoursbefore rd 1. GMs free; $90 from prize. Under 1300 Section EF: All $50less than top 4 sections EF. All: Re-entry $50, not available in Open. Nochecks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually usedif otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid withentry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic$15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20.3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 10 am. Rds. Fri 11 & 5, Sat 11 & 5, Sun10 & 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am. Rds. Sat 10, 12:15, 2:30& 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Half point byes available all rounds, limit 2 byes, Openmust commit before rd. 2, others before rd 4. HR: $279-279-309, 1-800-764-4680, 212-971-0101, reserve by 12/4 or rate may increase, ask forContinental Chess Association rate. Ent: chessaction.com or Continen-tal Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions:chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service chargefor refunds. Advance entries posted at www.chessaction.com (onlineentries posted instantly).

DEC. 29, NEW JERSEYTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)Chessmas Open - in two sectionsCPNJ Event. Somerset Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset (exit 10off I-287). 4-SS. G/60 d5. G$$: $300-200-150-100. Minimum $75 to topExpert, Class A, U1800. b/16 No pooling /duplicate prizes. EF: $48 atentryfeesrus.com. EF: $55 cash at site. 1499 Chessmas Open (U1500)4-SS, G/60 d5, $200-100-50. b/16 Minimum $50 top Class U1400,U1300, U1100. b/16 No pooling /duplicate prizes. EF: $33 at entryfeesrus.com or $40 cash at site. Both Sections. Reg.: 9-10am, 12/29.Starts: 10am then ASAP with lunch break. Special CPNJ $5 refunds tomembers. See entryfeesrus.com. Info: Ken, [email protected], 908-619-8621. NC. W. Web.

DEC. 29, NEVADATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)North American Open Blitz (BLZ)5SS, G/5 d0, double round, 10 games. Ballys Casino Resort (see NorthAmerican Open). $2500 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. Open: $400-200-150, U2300/Unr $240-120, U2100/Unr $220-110. Under 1900:$300-150-100, U1700 $180-100, U1500 $150, U1300 $80. EF: $40, at siteonly, no checks. Reg. ends 9:15 pm, rds. 9:45, 10:30, 11:15, 11:45,12:15. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings& prizes.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!JAN. 2-8, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERNTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED)Bay Area International9SSx40/90 SD/30 +30. Hilton, 4949 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara,CA 95054. 408-330-0001. HR: $79. GM & IM norms possible!Min 2000FIDE or 2200 USCF reqd. Prizes $8,000 ($7,500 Guar): $$3000 15001000, u2500 $$1000, u2300 $$1000. Mixed Doubles $100 x number ofteams entered.EF: by 9/15: GMs, foreign IMs, 2500+: Free; 2450-2499:$75; 2400-2450 $125; 2350-2399: $175; 2300-2350 $225; 2250-2299:$275; 2200-2250 $325; 2100-2199: $375; 2000-2099 $425; u2000: $500;Unr: $700; $75 disc to all non-US Fed players. Add $50 after 9/15, Add$100 after 11/1. FIDE ratings used for EF/pairings/prizes. Sched: Rds.1/2-8: 5p; 1/3, 1/5: 10a. Orgs: Arun Sharma& Salman Azhar. Info: http://sfinternationalchess.org. E: [email protected]. NS. NC. W.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!JAN. 10-12 OR 11-12, MASSACHUSETTSTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED)2nd annual Boston Chess Congress5SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/70 d10). Hyatt Harbor-side at Logan Airport, 101 Harborside Dr., Boston, MA 02128. Freeparking. Prizes $12,000 based on 220 paid entries (U1300 & re-entriescount 60%),minimum$8,000 (2/3 each prize) guaranteed. In 6 sections.Premier: Open to 2000/over or players with USCF life titles of FirstCategory or over. $1000-500-300-200, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus,top U2300 $600-300. FIDE. Under 2100: $800-400-300-200. Under1900: $800-400-300-200. Under 1700: $800-400-300-200. Under 1500:$700-400-300-200. Under 1300: $400-250-150-100. Unratedmay not winover $200 in U1300, $400 U1500 or $600 U1700. Top 5 sections EF: $87online at chessaction.com by 1/8, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 1/8,3-day $93, 2-day $92 if check mailed by 12/31, $100 at site or online until2 hours before round 1. GMs free; $80 from prize. Under 1300 SectionEF: All $40 less than above. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: bestmale/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 at site (no extra fee) beforeboth players begin round 2; teammate pairings avoided but possible. All:Online EF $5 less to MACA members; may join/renew at masschess.org.Re-entry $50, not available in Premier. No checks at site, credit cards OK.Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com,Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult$40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6pm. Rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. endsSat 10 am. Rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Half point byes availableall rounds, limit 2 byes, Premier must commit before rd. 2, others beforerd 3. HR: $79-79, 617-568-1234, request chess rate, reserve by 12/22or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633.Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills,NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com,DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessac-tion.com (Online entries posted instantly).

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!JAN. 17-20 OR 18-20 OR 19-20, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERNTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED)5th annual Golden State Open7SS. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 45 John Glenn Dr., Concord, CA 94520 (free BARTshuttle). 40/110, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/70 d10, 2-dayoption except in Open Section, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). $25,000 prize fundunconditionally guaranteed. In 6 sections. Open, open to all. $3000-1500-1000-600-400, clear or tiebreak winner $100, top U2350/Unr$1000-500. FIDE. Under 2200: $1600-800-500-400-300, top U2050/Unr$600-300. Under 1900: $1600-800-500-400-300, top U1750 (no unr)$500-250. Under 1600: $1200-600-400-300-300, top U1450 (no unr)$400-200. Under 1300: $1000-600-400-300-200, top U1150 (no unr)$300-150. Under 1000: $400-200-120-80, trophies to first 3, top U800,U600, Unr. Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) may enter any section, withmaximum prize U1000 $150, U1300 $400, U1600 $600, U1900 $800.Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” com-bined score among all sections: $600-300. Team average must be under2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register atsite (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teammate pairingsavoided but possible. EF: $133 online at chessaction.com by 1/15, $140phoned to 406-896-2038 by 1/15 (entry only, no questions), 4-day $139,3-day $138, 2-day $137 mailed by 1/7, all $150 at site, or online until 2hours before rd 1. GMs free, $120 deducted from prize. U1000 SectionEF: $53 online at chessaction.com by 1/15 or mailed by 1/7, $70 at siteor online until 2 hours before rd 1. All: Special 1 yr USCF dues with papermagazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, YoungAdult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40,Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry (except Open) $60. Online ormailed EF $5 less to CalChess members. 4-day schedule: Late reg. endsFri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 3-dayschedule: Late reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 12 & 6,Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sun 9 am, rds. Sun 10am, 12 noon, 2 pm, 3:45 pm & 6 pm, Mon 10 am & 3:30 pm. Byes: OK all,limit 2; Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. Unofficialuschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Foreign playerratings: See chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. HR: $92-92, 877-276-4600, 925-825-7700, reserve by 1/3 or rate may increase. Car rental:Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249,Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US,347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries postedat chessaction.com. Bring set, board, clock if possible; none supplied.

A Heritage Event!Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, PENNSYLVANIATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED)46th annual Liberty Bell Open7SS, 40/110, SD/30 d10 (3 day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day optionin U2100 to U1000, rds. 1-4 G/30 d5). Sonesta Hotel, 1800 Market St.,Philadelphia 19103. $$20,000 b/320 paid entries (re-entries, GMs &U1000 section count 50%), else in proportion, except minimum 70% ofeach prize guaranteed. In 2006 to 2013, the tournament had over 320 paidentries each year and the $20,000 projected prize fund was increased inproportion. In 7 sections. Open: $1700-1000-500-400-300, 1st clear oron tiebreak $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $800-400. FIDE. Under 2100:$1000-600-400-300-200. Under 1900: $1000-600-400-300-200. Under1700: $1000-600-400-300-200. Under 1500: $900-500-400-300-200.Under 1300: $800-500-400-300-200. Under 1000: $300-200-120-100-80,trophies to first 3, top U800, U600, Unr. Unratedmay enter any section,but may not win over $200 in U1000, $500 U1300, $700 U1500, or $900U1700. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team”combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400. Team average mustbe under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams mustregister at site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; team-mate pairings avoided but possible. Top 6 sections EF: $108 online atchessaction.com 10/19-1/15, $120 phoned by 1/8 (406-896-2038, entryonly, no questions), 4-day $114, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 if check mailedby 1/8, $130 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hoursbefore rd. 1. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. U1000 Section EF: All$50 less than top 6 sections EF. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings usu-ally used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazineif paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20,Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30,Scholastic $20. PSCF members: online entry $3 less. Re-entry (noOpen to Open) $60. 4-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm,Sat 11 & 5, Sun 11 & 5, Mon 10 & 3:30. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Sat9 am, rds. Sat 10, 1:30 & 5, Sun 11 & 5, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day sched-ule (no Open Section): Reg. ends Sun. 9 am, rds. Sun 10-12-1:30-3-5,Mon 10-3:30. Bye: all, limit 3, Open must commit before rd. 2, othersbefore rd. 4. HR: $98-98-98-98, 1-800-SONESTA, 617-806-4653, requestContinental Chess rate, reserve by Jan 3 or rate may increase. Parking:Chess rate at Sonesta approx. $20/day (half of normal rate). GatewayParking at 1540 Vine, near Sheraton Hotel and 7 blocks from Sonesta, is

approx. $5/day Saturday & Sunday, $18/day other days. Car rental: Avis,800-331-1600, use AWD#D657633 or reserve through chesstour.com. Ent:chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY12577. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted atchessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).

An American Classic!Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, CONNECTICUTTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED)12th annual Foxwoods OpenOpen Section, Jan 22-26: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10. FIDE rated, GM & IMnorms possible. EF $100 more to US players in Open Section if not FIDErated 2200/over. Other Sections, Jan 23-26 or 24-26: 7SS, 40/2,SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-4 G/50 d10). Foxwoods Resort Casino& Hotel, Rt 2, Mashantucket, CT 06339 (I-95 to Exit 92 to Rt. 2 West, orI-395 to Exit 85 to Rt. 164 to Rt. 2 East). Free parking. 45 miles from T.F.Green Airport (Providence, RI), 14 miles from Groton/New London Air-port; for shuttle from New London Amtrak station call 1-800-USA-RAIL.Bus transportation: 1-888-BUS2FOX. Free shuttle to Mashantucket PequotMuseum, largest Native American museum in USA. Prizes $80,000based on 520 paid entries (Seniors, re-entries, GMs, IMs, WGMs & for-eign FIDE count as half entries), else proportional, minimum $40,000 (50%of each prize) guaranteed. In 6 sections: Open: $7000-4000-2000-1000-800-700-600-500-400-300, FIDE U2400/Unr $3000-1500. Clear or tiebreakwinner gets free room at 2015 Foxwoods Open, if held (if not held, prizereplaced by free room at Continental Class). Under 2200, Under 2000,Under 1800: each $5000-2500-1300-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300.Under 1600: $4000-2000-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. Under1400: $3000-1500-900-700-600-500-400-300-300-300, top Under 1200(no unrated) $1000-500. No separate U1200 Section; players under 1200play for both U1400 and U1200 prizes; receive larger if winning both. Prizelimits: 1) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of 1/14 officialrating may not win over $1500 in U1400, $2500 in U1600 or U1800.Games rated too late for 1/14 list not counted. 2) If any post-event rat-ing posted 1/21/13-1/21/14 was more than 30 points over sectionmaximum, prize limit $1500. 3) Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) can-not win over $800 U1400, $1200 U1600, $1600 U1800, or $2000 U2000.4) Balance of limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. EF: $225 onlineat chessaction.com by 1/20, $235 phoned by 1/20 (406-896-2038, entryonly, no questions), 5-day $235, 4-day $234, 3-day $233 if mailed by1/13, all $250 at site. Open Section $100 more to US players not FIDErated 2200/over. GMs free in Open; $150 deducted from prize. IMs &WGMs in Open: $25 at chessaction.com by 1/20, $50 at site or onlineby 5 pm 1/22; $150 deducted from prize. Foreign FIDE rated playersin Open: $115 at chessaction.com by 1/20, $140 at site or online by 5pm 1/22; $100 deducted from prize. Seniors age 65/over: EF $100less, except for GMs, IMs, WGMs & FIDE foreign. Online EF $4 less toCSCA members. No checks at site; credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org ratings used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues withpaper magazine if paid with entry: online at chessaction.com, Adult $30,Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40,Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from OpenSection to Open Section. 5-day Open Section schedule: Reg. endsWed 6:15 pm, rds. Wed. 7:15 pm, Thu 1 & 7:15, Fri 12 & 6:15, Sat 11 &5:15, Sun 10 & 4. 4-day Lower Sections schedule: Reg. ends Thu 6:15pm, rds. Thu 7:15 pm, Fri 12 & 6:15, Sat 11 & 5:15, Sun 10 & 4. 3-dayLower Sections schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7:30 pm, rds. Fri 8:30 pm, Sat10, 12:45, 3:30 & 6:15, Sun 10 & 4. 4-day & 3-daymerge & compete forsame prizes. Byes: all; limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commitbefore rd. 2, others before rd. 4. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possi-ble- none supplied. HR:MGM Grand, Great Cedar Hotel or Two Trees Inn,$129-129, no resort fee. 1-800-FOXWOOD, must reserve by 1/8. Carrentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car onlineat chesstour.com. Ratings: FIDE used in Open, Jan. 2014 official USCFin others. For foreign in U2200 & below, see www.chesstour.com/foreign-ratings.htm. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail todisclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. Special rules: Play-ers must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested byDirector. In round 4 or after, players with scores of over 80% and theiropponents may not use headphones, earphones or cellphones or go toa different floor of the hotel without Director permission. Ent: Continen-tal Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: 347-201-2269,www.chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries willbe posted at chessaction.com.

A Heritage Event!Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!JAN. 24-26 OR 25-26, OHIOTROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED)37th Cardinal Open, Columbus5-SS, 40/120, SD/60 d5 (2-day rds. 1&2 G/75 d5). Sets provided, bringclocks. 1 bye any round. $10,000 in 5 sections, 1st 4 prizes guaranteed,others b/200 paid entries (re-entries=1/3), prizes added if more! OCAGrand Prix. Open (FIDE) $1200-800-500-400, $100 bonus to 1st (clear ortiebreak), all gtd; U2300 $480-320; U2100 $900-450-200-100; U1800$900-450-200-100; U1500 $700-350-175-100; U1200 $700-350-175-100; upset $50/section. Unrateds limited to 3rd prize except in Open. EF$90 if recd by 1/17, then $100; re-entry $30; no checks onsite. Free toIM/GM, $90 deducted from winnings (waived if 200 paid entries). OH res-idents OCA membership reqd. 3-day: Reg Fri 5-6:30pm, Rds. 7pm; Sat10:45-5:45; Sun 9:30-4:30. 2-day: Reg Sat 9-10:15, Rds. 10:45-2 thenmerge w/3-day. Blitz tourny Sat eve. Enter FOTK Chess Club, 2720 Air-port Dr., Columbus, OH 43219. Site: Embassy Suites Hotel, 2886 AirportDr., Columbus, OH 43219, 614-536-0209, $109/night chess rate thru Jan17, 4/room, incl full bkfst & mgr reception. Full details/entry form:www.neilley.com/chess, online entry available, info [email protected],614-314-1102, leave message. NS, W.

A Heritage Event!Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!

WARNING!THE USE OF A CELL PHONE IN THETOURNAMENT ROOM IS PROHIBITED!AT MOST TOURNAMENTS! IF YOURCELL PHONE RINGS IN A ROOM WITHGAMES IN PROGRESS, YOU COULD BESEVERELY PENALIZED, MAYBE EVENFORFEITED! TURN IT OFF!



JAN. 24-26, NORTH CAROLINATROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED)Land of the Sky XXVII5SS, 40/120,SD/30 d5 (U12 is G/90 d5). Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville,One Resort Dr., Asheville, NC 28806. Weekend before Super Bowl. $20,000b/320 $11,000 gtd. Open (FIDE-rated, 2/3 gtd): $2400-1200-600-500-400. U2300 $600-300. Asheville (Under 2200): $1600-800-400.1999-1900,1899-1800, U1800 $600-300 each; Unrated: $75. Buncombe(Under 1700): $1600-800-400. 1599-1500, 1499-1400, 1399-1300, Under1300 $600-300 each; Unrated: $75. U12 (Under 1200): $800-400-200.U1000: $300-150 Unrated: $75. Biggest Upset in Tmnt: $25. EF (Open,Asheville, Buncombe): $84 by 1/17. GMs/IMs free ($94 deducted fromprize). EF:(U12): $42 by 1/17. “No-prize” EF for under age 18 inAsheville, Buncombe, U12: $21 (no discounts). Unrated EF in Asheville,Buncombe, U12: $21 (no discounts, eligible for unrated prize only).ALL: On-site entries $10 more. Discounts (pre-reg or on-site, one perplayer): $10 off for players new to Land of the Sky, 2nd family member,or Under 18. Add $21 to play in a section more than 200 points above yourrating. Rds.: 1st rd. either Fri 7pm or Sat 9am (G/90, d5), then Sat 1pm- 7pm, Sun 9am - 3pm. One 1/2 pt bye avail rds. 1-4, declare by rd. 2.BLITZ: 10RR, G/5 d0. Sat 10 am EF: $20. 100% of entry fees paid in prizes.Top section USCF- and FIDE-rated. ENT:WW, PO Box 1123, Weaverville,NC 28787, 828-645-4215, fax: 828-645-4216. HR: $89 for up to fouroccupants. Reserve early at 828-254-3211 or 800-733-3211 and mentiontournament. INFO:Wilder Wadford, [email protected] www.ncchess.org.

AlabamaChess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 26, Halloween Classic - 5th Annual4SS, TC: G/70 d5. University of Alabama Huntsville. 1410 Ben GravesDr., Huntsville, AL 35816. Open (PF: $$b/20): $250-150-X:125-A:125-B:100.Reserve (PF: $$b/15): $200-125—D:125-E:100. Rds.: 9-11:45-3-5:30.EF: $40; if mailed by OCT 18th; $55 at site. Scholastic: 5SS, TC: G/30;d5. EF: $20. Trophy: Top 3. Rds.: 9:15-10:30-12-1:15-2:30. Late REG.:OCT 26th: 8-8:40am. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: CaesarChess LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204 - 202, Birmingham, AL35244. Info: [email protected], www.CaesarChess.com,www.AlabamaChess.com.

NOV. 2-3, 3rd Annual East Alabama OpenSee Grand Prix.

ArizonaChess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!Tuesday Night Open4 or 5 round, USCF rated tournament. ROUND TIMES: 7:00pm. Onegame every Tuesday of the month.Time Control: 40/120,SD/60 d5.PRIZES: 1st Place and Class Prizes based on number of entries. ENTRYFEE: $45; TO REGISTER: chessemporium.com, call 602-482-4867. SITE:10801 N. 32nd St., Suite 6, Phoenix, AZ 85028.

OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 10th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S)See Grand Prix.

NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 49th Annual American Open(CA-S)See Grand Prix.

NOV. 30-DEC. 1 OR DEC. 1, 2013 American Open Scholastic (CA-S)See California, Southern.

DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 23rd annual North American Open(NV)See Grand Prix.

JAN. 17-20 OR 18-20 OR 19-20, 5th annual Golden State Open(CA-N)See Grand Prix.

California, NorthernOCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 10th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S)See Grand Prix.

OCT. 12, Bay Area Chess Cupertino Blitz (BLZ)10xG/5 d0. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Reg. 5-5:45p.Games 6-8pm. Prizes: Regular (Adults & Adv. kids): 75% of EFs; Kids:Trophies for + score, medals to others. EF: $10 by 10/9, $12 onsite. Info:http://BayAreaChess.com/blitz. E: [email protected]. NS. NC.

OCT. 13, Cupertino Quads - PK-123xG/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Playersw + score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 25 by 10/10, 40onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W.

OCT. 13, Cupertino Swiss - PK-124SS, G/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: teams& + score. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. EF: 33 by 10/10, 48onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W.

OCT. 19, Bay Area Elite Kids Swiss (PK-12) 4SS x G/454SSxG/45 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies for teams& players w + score. Sched: Reg. 8:45-9a. Games: 9:15a-2p. EF: $25by 10/16, $40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/eliteswiss. NS. NC.

OCT. 19, Chess4Less Bay Area Quads - PK-123x G/30 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w+ score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 19 by 10/16, 34onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC.

OCT. 19, Chess4Less Bay Area Swiss - PK-124SS, G/30 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies teams &+ score. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. Special EF: 19 by10/16, 34 onsite. Info: BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC.

OCT. 19, Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Quads #1Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. TwoSections: U900 G/30 d5; Over 900 G/45 d5. Info & Entry Form at:www.CalNorthYouthChess.org/Applications/FallQuads13-GP/. Open to allscholastic players who are USCF members. Trophies to winners of eachQuad. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. Kirsh-ner, Ph.D., [email protected], (510) 659-0358.

OCT. 26, 2013 U.S. Game/30 ChampionshipSee Nationals.

OCT. 27, 2013 U.S. Game/60 ChampionshipSee Nationals.

NOV. 3, Bay Area Chess Fremont Blitz (BLZ)10xG/5 d0. Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Reg.: 5-5:45p. Games6-8pm. 2 Sects: Prizes: Regular (Adults & Adv. kids): 75% of EFs; Kids:Trophies for + score, medals to others. EF: $10 by 11/1, 12 onsite. Info:http://BayAreaChess.com/blitz. E: [email protected]. NS. NC.

NOV. 3, Bay Area Chess Fremont Kids Quads (PK-12)3xG/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: Players w+ score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: $25 by 11/1, $40onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/fremont. NS. NC. W.

NOV. 3, Bay Area Chess Fremont Kids Swiss (PK-12)4SSxG/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Fremont, CA 94538. Trophies: teams& players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. EF: $33 by11/1, $48 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/fremont. NS. NC. W.

NOV. 8-10 OR 9-10, Southern California Cross Class Champi-onship (CA-S)See Grand Prix.

NOV. 9, Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Quads #2Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. TwoSections: U900 G/30 d5; Over 900 G/45 d5. Info & Entry Form at:www.CalNorthYouthChess.org/Applications/FallQuads13-GP/. Open to allscholastic players who are USCF members. Trophies to winners of eachQuad. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. Kirsh-ner, Ph.D., [email protected], (510) 659-0358.

NOV. 10, Bay Area Chess Cupertino Kids Quads (PK-12)3xG/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: Playersw + score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: $25 by 11/7, $40onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W.

NOV. 10, Bay Area Chess Cupertino Kids Swiss (PK-12)4SSxG/30 d5. Courtyard Marriott, Cupertino, CA 95014. Trophies: teams& players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. EF: $33 by11/7, $48 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/cupertino. NS. NC. W.

NOV. 16, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12)3xG/30 d5. 1639A S Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w+ score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 19 by 11/13, 34onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC.

NOV. 16, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12)4SSxG/30 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies teams &players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. Special EF:19 by 11/13, 34 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS.NC.

NOV. 16, Bay Area Elite Kids Swiss (PK-12) 4SS x G/454SSxG/45 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies for teams& players w + score. Sched: Reg. 8:45-9a. Games: 9:15a-2p. EF: 25 by11/13, 40 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/eliteswiss. NS. NC.

NOV. 23, SuperSwissSee Grand Prix.


NOV. 29, California Kids Class Championship (PK-12)5SS, G/30 d5. 4949 Grt America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Prizes:Top 15 players & Top 5 teams in ea section. 5 Sections b/rating: 800-999,600-799, 400-599, 200-399, <200. Sched: Reg. 9-9:30. Games: 10-11:30-1-2:20-3:45. EF: $37 by 11/26, Onsite +$20, Playup +$10. Nov2013 Supp & TD disc to place players. Ent: Online or mail. Rfnd fee $20.T:408.409.6596. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/tgs. E: [email protected]. NS. NC. W.

NOV.29-DEC.1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, Class Warfare ChampionshipSee Grand Prix.

NOV. 30-DEC. 1 OR DEC. 1, 2013 American Open Scholastic (CA-S)See California, Southern.

DEC. 6-8 OR 7-8, 2nd Annual East Bay OpenSee Grand Prix.

DEC. 13-15 OR 14-15, Winter ChampionshipSee Grand Prix.

DEC. 14, Weibel Fall Scholastic Chess Quads #3Weibel Elementary School, 45135 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA. TwoSections: U900 G/30 d5; Over 900 G/45 d5. Info & Entry Form at:www.CalNorthYouthChess.org/Applications/FallQuads13-GP/. Open to allscholastic players who are USCF members. Trophies to winners of eachQuad. Chess medals to all who do not win a trophy. Info: Alan M. Kirsh-ner, Ph.D., [email protected], (510) 659-0358.

DEC. 21, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Quads (PK-12)3xG/30 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies: Players w+ score. Sched: Checkin by 2:30p. Games: 3-5p. EF: 19 by 12/18, 34onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS. NC.

DEC. 21, Bay Area Chess4Less Kids Swiss (PK-12)4SS, G/30 d5. 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trophies teams &players w + score. Sched: Reg. 9-10a. Games: 10:15a-2p. Special EF:19 by 12/18, 34 onsite. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/chess4less. NS.NC.


JAN. 2-8, Bay Area InternationalSee Grand Prix.

JAN. 17-20 OR 18-20 OR 19-20, 5th annual Golden State OpenSee Grand Prix.

California, SouthernThe Los Angeles Chess ClubThe Most Active Club on the West Coast! (310) 795-5710 *www.LAChessClub.com. Saturdays: 10am-10 pm (Intermediate class+ 2 Tournaments). Sundays: 11-7 & 1-5 pm (Junior class + 2 Tourna-ments) – Details on our web site. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm (Inter-mediate/Advanced Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles,CA 90025 * (310) 795-5710. (4 blocks W of 405, SW corner of SantaMonica& Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant). Group Classes* Tournaments * Private (1:1) Lessons.Beverly Hills Chess ClubJoin the elite group of chess enthusiasts! Curriculum based instructionfrom ages 3 and above, Privates, Lectures, Blitz, Simuls, Open & Scholas-tic tournaments, Camps, Adult events, Member-only events and more...Open T, TH, F, Sat, Sun (hours vary). 8950 W. Olympic Blvd., #210, Bev-erly Hills, CA 90211. In the Beverly Hills Plaza (Corner of Lapeer Dr. &Olympic) 310-274-7873, email us at [email protected], websitewww.bhchessclub.com.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 5&6, 19&20, LACC - Sat & Sun G/616SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 Sections:Open & U1600. EF: $55 ($35 LACC memb; siblings 1/2). Reg.: 11-12 pm.Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free onstreets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.

OCT. 5, 12, 19, 26, LACC - Sat Nite Blitz (G/5) (BLZ)5DSS, G/5 d0 (10 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl.4 blks West of 405. EF: $10. Blitz-rated. Reg.: 6-6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30, 6:50,7:10, 7:30, 7:50 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free on streets &basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.

OCT. 5, 12, 19, 26, LACC - Saturday G/613SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 2 Sections:Open & U1600. EF: $30 ($20 memb, $10 no prizes; siblings 1/2). Reg.:11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free onstreets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.

OCT. 6, 13, 20, 27, LACC - Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs.4 separate events – 3 Sections: >1000, <1000, <600, 5SS, G/30 d5.11514 Santa Monica Blvd. & Butler, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of405. EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC members).Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap; Prizes:Trophies (Top 3) & medals; eachplayer receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets & basement. Freepizza & juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com [email protected].

OCT. 6, 13, 20, 27, LACC - Sunday G/613SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 2 Sections:Open & U1600. EF: $30 ($20 memb, $10 no prizes; siblings 1/2). Reg.:11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1/2 collections. Parking: Free onstreets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.

OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 10th annual Los Angeles OpenSee Grand Prix.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 12-13, LACC - National Chess Day Weekend(Sponsored by Harold C. Valery, Inc.) 6SS, G/66 d0. 11514 Santa Mon-ica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 sections: U2300/U1800. EF: $70 at the door($65 if notified by 10/11); $60 LACC members ($55 if notified by 10/11);Siblings 1/2, $30 new LACC members, Free new LACC Life members! Reg:Sat 10-11:30 am. Rds: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-pointbyes available. 1-Day option I: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Dayoption II: Play 1 day & receive three 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: $$ 1,500(b/45, 50% Guaranteed). 1st-3rd $400-200-100 U2000: $125. U1800: $200-100; U1600: $100–50-$25; U1400: $100-50; U1200/unrated: $50. Ent:LACC, Box 251774, LA, CA 90025. Info: Mick Bighamian: Cell (310) 795-5710; [email protected] or www.LAChessClub.com. Parking:Free on streets & basement.

OCT. 19, San Luis Obispo County ChampionshipSee Grand Prix.

OCT. 20, LACC - October Scholastic Championship4 Sections: >1400, >1000, <1000, <600, 5SS, G/30 d5. 11514 SantaMonica Blvd. & Butler, LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks West of 405. EF: $35($25 LACC memb, siblings 1/2, Free new LACC memb). Reg.: 12-1 pm.Rds.: 1pm & asap; Prizes:Trophies (Top 3 each section) & medals; eachplayer receives a prize! Parking: Free on streets & basement. Free Piz-zas & Juices. Info: (310) 795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com or [email protected].

OCT. 26, LACC - October Blitz Championship (G/5) (BLZ)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. Reg.: 6-6:30 pm.

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Rds.: 6:30, 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 8:10, 8:35, 9 pm. Prizes: $250 Guaranteed!1st:$100; 2nd:$50; 3rd:$25; 4th:$15; U1800: $30; U1600 $30. Parking:Free on streets & basement. Info: 310/795-5710 or www.LAChessClub.com.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 26-27, LACC - 2013 Paul Morphy Memorial6SS, G/61 d5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 sections:U2300/U1800 EF: $70 at the door ($65 if notified by 10/25); $60 LACCmembers ($55 if notified by 10/25); Siblings 1/2, $30 new LACC mem-bers, Free new LACC Life members! Reg: Sat. 10-11:30 am. Rds: 12, 2,4 pm each day. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point byes available. 1-Day optionI: Play 1 day- no 1/2 pt byes- 1/2 EF. 1-Day option II: Play 1 day & receivethree 1/2 pt byes- Full EF. Prizes: $$ 1,500 (b/45, 50% Guaranteed). 1st-3rd $400-200-100 U2000: $125. U1800: $200-100; U1600: $100–50-$25;U1400: $100-50; U1200/unrated: $50. Ent: LACC, Box 251774, LA, CA90025. Info:Mick Bighamian: (310) 795-5710; [email protected] www.LAChessClub.com. Parking: Free in basement.

NOV. 8-10 OR 9-10, Southern California Cross Class Champi-onship See Grand Prix.

NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 49th Annual American OpenSee Grand Prix.

NOV. 30, American Open Blitz (BLZ)5 round double swiss, G/5 d0. Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County.100 City Dr., Orange, CA 92868. Projected prizes $1000, 80% Guaranteed!$300-100; U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, Unr. each $100. EF:$35 by Nov. 20th. $40 after. Registration ends 9 pm. Rounds 9:30 pm -10-10:30-11-11:30. Info: 714-899-3421, [email protected]. Ent:American Open, 5246 Lampson Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92845 or http://americanopen.org/main-tournament/side-event.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 30-DEC. 1 OR DEC. 1, 2013 American Open ScholasticDoubletree Anaheim/Orange County, 100 City Dr., Orange, CA 92868. (714)634-4500. Hotel rate is $95. Chess Computer for each 1st place winnerper section. Trophies to top 10 places and top 3 in teams, in each sec-tion. Finalist medals to all above-average scorers. 9 Sections basedon grade and rating: Varsity K-3, K-6, K-9, K-12; Junior Varsity K-1, K-3 rated U600, K-6 rated U800, K-9 rated U1000, K-12 rated U1200.

Pre-Registration only (onsite reg. pay more and receive 1st round bye):Rds.: Saturday & Sunday 9am, 12:15, 3:15 for Varsity sections; andSunday 9am, 10:45, 12:15, 1:45, 3:15 for Junior Varsity sections. TimeControls: All rounds will be G/75 d5 in Varsity and G/30 d5 in Junior Var-sity sections. EF Varsity $80, Junior Varsity $60, register by 11/20 save$5, by 11/06 save $10, by 10/16 save $20, by 9/16 save $30. Play-up +$5.Limited space for onsite registration with a fee of +$30! USCF Member-ship required for all sections. November Supplement & TD discretion toplace players accurately. National Tournament Director: Randall Hough.Info: http://americanopen.org/junior-tournament. Inquire: [email protected]. Chess Magnet School JGP for Varsity Sections.

DEC. 1, American Open Action5 round SS, G/30 d5. Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County. 100 CityDr., Orange. CA 92868. Projected prizes $500, 80% Guaranteed! EF: $25by Nov. 20th. $30 after. Registration 10:30-11. Rounds 12-1:15-3-4:15-5:30.Info: 714-899-3421, [email protected]. Ent: American Open, 5246Lampson Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92845 or http://americanopen.org/main-tournament/side-event.



ColoradoOCT. 19-20, Denver OpenSee Grand Prix.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!DEC. 7-8, 2013 Manitou Springs: Winter Springs Open4-SS, G/90 +30 second increment, City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave., ManitouSprings. 3 Sections: June (open to all), July (U1800), August (U1400).Entry fee: $35 if rec’d by 12/5, $40 at site. $9 off EF for Juniors, Sen-iors, Unrated. Additional $5 discount for Supporting Members of theColorado Springs Chess Club. CSCA membership required ($15, 10 for jun-iors/seniors), OSA. Cash prizes per entries. Register: 8:30-9:30 AM. Rds.schedule: 10, 4; 9, 3. Entries to: Richard Buchanan, 1 Sutherland Rd.,

Manitou Springs, CO 80829. Phone (719) 685-1984 or e-mail [email protected] . Colorado Tour Event.


ConnecticutChess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 4th annual Eastern Team Championship5SS, 30/90, SD/1 d5 (2-day option, NOTE CORRECTION, G/75 d5), Sher-aton Hotel, 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking. $10,000GUARANTEED PRIZES. Open to teams of 4 plus one optional alternate;match point scoring. Average rating of 4 highest rated players must beunder 2000, counting 4th highest rating as at least 3th highest rating minus500. Alternate must be lowest rated on team, but plays the board of theplayer who is replaced. Except for the alternate, players must play in rat-ing order, so are always on the same board. EF per team: $320 onlineat chessaction.com by 10/16, 3-day $323, 2-day $322 mailed by 10/9, all$360 at site, or online until 2 hours before first round. No checks at site;credit cards OK. Individuals seeking teams: DirectorAtChess.US or 347-201-2269. Prizes: Top teams $2000-1200-600-400, teams averagingunder 1800 $1200-600, teams averaging under 1600 $1000-500, topscorer on each board $400-200, top alternate $100. For teams using alter-nate, team prizes apportioned based on number of games played. Plaqueto top college team (same school), K-12 team (same school), K-9 team(same school), K-6 team (same school), K-3 team (same school). Mixedteam prize (2 males, 2 females, no alternate): free entry for each teammember to National Chess Congress, Nov 29-Dec 1 in Philadelphia.October official USCF ratings used. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usedif otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paidwith entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20,Scholastic $15. Mailed or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholas-tic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5,Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 1:30 &5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: $94-94,800-408-7640, 203-358-8400; reserve by 10/4 or rate may increase.Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car onlinethrough chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY


Overall Affiliate StandingsName State CountCONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 789PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 486BAY AREA CHESS CA 450SILVER KNIGHTS CHESS VA 232NATIONAL SCHOL CHESS FOUND INC NY 221DALLAS CHESS CLUB TX 185WESTERN PA YOUTH CHESS CLUB PA 158LONG ISLAND CHESS NUTS NY 152CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CTR MO 141ACT PARTNERSHIPS, AFTER SCH PA 139Small State Affiliate StandingsName State CountMAINE ASSOC OF CHESS COACHES ME 121ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL CC ME 41VELLOTTI'S CHESS KIDS ID 33METRO CHESS DC 30WELLS MEMORIAL SCHOOL NH 28NEW MEXICO SCHOL CHESS ORG NM 24WEST VIRGINIA SCHL CHESS ASN WV 23SIOUX EMPIRE CHESS FOUNDATION SD 20RELYEA CHESS NH 18AIRLINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL ME 13State Chapter Affiliate StandingsName State CountMICHIGAN CHESS ASSOCIATION MI 297MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION MD 173PENNSYLVANIA ST CHESS FED PA 149MINNESOTA ST CHESS ASSN MN 98MASSACHUSETTS CHESS ASSOC MA 67NEVADA CHESS INC NV 64KENTUCKY CHESS ASSOCIATION KY 59NEW JERSEY ST CHESS FED NJ 50WASHINGTON CHESS FEDERATION WA 45RHODE ISLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION RI 37

Adult Membership StandingsName State CountCONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 597MARSHALL CHESS CLUB NY 122CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CTR MO 91DALLAS CHESS CLUB TX 73LOS ANGELES CHESS CLUB CA 59SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB CA 57ACT PARTNERSHIPS, AFTER SCH PA 53BAY AREA CHESS CA 52PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 46MAINE ASSOC OF CHESS COACHES ME 43Scholastic and Youth Membership StandingsName State CountPAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 440BAY AREA CHESS CA 398SILVER KNIGHTS CHESS VA 232NATIONAL SCHOL CHESS FOUND INC NY 219CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 192WESTERN PA YOUTH CHESS CLUB PA 148LONG ISLAND CHESS NUTS NY 147DALLAS CHESS CLUB TX 112ROCKS & ROOKS CHESS CLUB TX 96COLUMBIA GRAMMAR SCHOOL NY 90Member StandingsName State CountSTALLINGS, JAY S CA 74YEE, JERRY B CA 59KRANICH RITTER, TANIA FL 34BROOKS, CLAY AL 30LARSON, GERALD A AL 23NAVARRO, DANIEL A TX 17NELSON, THOMAS CO 14ZAVALA, JOSUE TX 14LUNA, GILBERTO, II FL 13CAMPBELL, TIM V MO 12

PCT Gain Standings

State Dec12 Aug13 PCTUT 484 551 13.8GA 1852 2106 13.7DC 250 284 13.6

State Dec12 Aug13 PCTMT 72 81 12.5ME 408 442 8.3ND 63 68 7.9

State Dec12 Dec13 PCTMS 204 219 7.4AL 763 818 7.2SD 230 244 6.1

State Dec12 Dec13 PCTLA 558 588 5.4

Membership Appreciation Program (MAP)The MAP program continues in 2013. See details at main.uschess.org/go/MAP. Top standings will appear every two months in Chess Life.



10803 (DirectorAtChess.US, chesstour.com, 347-201-2269). $15/teamservice charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com.

NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, 4th annual Boardwalk Open (NJ)See Grand Prix.

NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 4th Annual Hartford OpenSee Grand Prix.

NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 44th annual National ChessCongress (PA)See Grand Prix.

DEC. 27-29 OR 28-29, 32nd annual Empire City Open (NY)See Grand Prix.

JAN. 10-12 OR 11-12, 2nd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA)See Grand Prix.

JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, 46th annual Liberty Bell Open (PA)See Grand Prix.

JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, 12th annual Foxwoods OpenSee Grand Prix.

MAR. 1-2, 47th annual New York State Scholastic Championships(NY)See New York.

DelawareChess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!Newark Chess Club4-SS, G/75. USCF-rated game every Thursday 7-10 PM. 345 School BellRd., Bear, DE 19701. For a full year of weekly games $22 for in-state play-ers, $15 out-of-state! www.newarkchessclub.blogspot.com, [email protected].


District of ColumbiaOCT. 9-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 4th annual Continental Class Cham-pionships (VA)See Grand Prix.

OCT. 19, National Capital Scholastic Cup Qualifier4-SS. G/30 d5. US Chess Center, 412 8th Street, NW, Washington, DC20004. Open to any student in K - 12 grade living in DC, Maryland or Vir-ginia. EF: $20 if by 10/5, $30 at site. Reg.: Noon - 12:45. Top 16 playersqualify for play-off matches. $$200-100-50-50 to champion, finalist andsemi-finalists of the play-offs. Trophies to the top 16 and others with thesame score as the lowest of the top 16. www.chessctr.org/Cup.php,202/857-4922.

DEC. 14, Rated Beginners Open (RBO)4-SS, G/30. US Chess Center, 410 8th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004. Opento players rated under 1200 or unrated. EF: $30 ($20 if by 12/7). 5 sec-tions by age. Reg.: 12-12:45. Info: 202/857-4922. www.chessctr.org/rbo.php.

FloridaBroward Chess Club909 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. USCF & FIDE Tournaments,Blitz, Bughouse, Lessons, Chess Camps, Summer Camp and After SchoolChess Programs. www.browardchessclub.com. Contact: NM Oscar Mal-donado 860-372-5966.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!Boca Raton Chess ClubFriday nights, G/85 d5 Tournament, one game a week for 4 weeks. www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351.

Epicure Grand Prix Series at Miami Country DayScholastic and Non-Scholastic Sections. More info at: www.bocachess.comor call 561-479-0351.

Pine Crest School Grand Prix Series in Boca RatonScholastic and Non-Scholastic Sections. More info at: www.bocachess.comor call 561-479-0351.

OCT. 19, 3rd Annual Gulf Coast ClassicSee Grand Prix.

IdahoChess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 19-20, 2013 Eastern Idaho Open5SS, G/120 d5. 2 Sections: Open and Reserve (U1400). Site: ResidenceInn by Marriott, 635 W. Broadway St., Idaho Falls, ID. EF: USCF mem req.,$30 (U18 & 60+ $25), by 10/16/13. $5 more (all) after. Reg & Ck in: 7:30-8:30 AM 10/19/13. Those not paid & ck’d in by 8:30 AM may not be pairedin 1st rnd. RNDS: 9,2,7,9,2. 1/2 pt byes: Max 1, Rd. 1-4 only. 0 pt bye availrnd 5. Commit by end of rd. 2. Prizes: $$ b/30; Open: $175-85-65;Reserve: $75-50 -35. HR/ENT/INFO: ICA ,% Jay Simonson, 391 Carol Ave.,Idaho Falls, ID 83401, 208-206-7667, [email protected], www.ida-hochessassociation.org. NC. NS. W.

IllinoisNorth Shore Chess Centera friendly environment to learn and play chess! USCF rated tournamentsevery week, Grandmaster lectures and simuls monthly, team events,and scholastic camps. Private and group lessons available onsite andat your location. Contact us at 847.423.8626 or [email protected] our website at www.nachess.org/events for our full schedule of

events. Located at 5500 W. Touhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077 acrossthe street from the Village Crossing Shopping Center.OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 22nd annual Midwest Class Champi-onshipsSee Grand Prix.

NOV. 2-3, The Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and GirlsOver $100,000 in prizes with scholarships to Webster University! Sec-tions (Boys and Girls each): K-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12. Prizes (Boys and Girlseach): Grades 9-12: 1st-Webster University Scholarship-2nd thru 4th-$150-100-75 value in chess prizes; Grades 4-5 & 6-8: 1st-iPad Mini-2ndthru 4th-$150-100-75 value in chess prizes; Grades K-3: 1st thru 4th-$250-150-100-75 value in chess prizes. Rounds and Time Control: 6R-SSGame-45 + 5/sec delay: Sat-Sun 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm each day. On-sitereg: 9:30-10:30am Sat. Limit 2 byes. Last rd. bye must commit prior tostart of Rd 3. Side Events: 3-hour camp with GM Polgar (Fri 5:30pm), Puz-zle Solving (Sat 6pm), Simul (Sat 7pm), Blitz (Sun 9am). Unrated 1-day(G/45 d5, 4R-SS, Sat 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm, 6:30pm) – 4 sections (boys andgirls together): K-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12; Prizes (per section) – 1st thru 5th tro-phy, top 2 teams trophy) **Must be unrated to play in unrated section**.Site: Crowne Plaze Chicago-Northbrook Hotel, 2875 N. Milwaukee Ave.,Northbrook, IL 60062. HR: $99/night – call 847-298-2525 and ask forCHESS rate. Reserve by Oct 11. Free parking. Entries: If postmarked oronline by 10/12 $40; $50 online or postmarked by 10/26; $60 thereafter.Puzzle Solving, Blitz, Simul Side Events EF - $15 each or $40 all three by10/26; $20 each thereafter and onsite. Camp EF - $40 by 10/26, $60 there-after and onsite. Unrated Section EF - $10 by 10/12, $15 by 10/26, $20thereafter and onsite. Credit Cards onsite OK. No checks onsite. Mailentries to: North American Chess Association (payable to) 4957 OaktonSt., Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. Register online at www.nachess.org/pol-gar2013. Other info: Boards, sets, and clocks provided. None for skittles.Must use organizer provided equipment. Chess store onsite. October rat-ing supplement used. Questions: [email protected] or leave message847-423-8626.

NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 22nd annual Kings Island Open (OH)See Grand Prix.

NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1 NOT NOV. 22-24, 2013Motor City Open - NOTE DATE CHANGE (MI)See Grand Prix.

NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, Greater Midwest ClassChampionships - $10,000 Guaranteed!See Grand Prix.

IndianaChess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!The Second Saturday of the Month 4SS, G/61 d5. Donatos Pizza, 825 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. Reg.: 11-11:30AM, Rd. 1, 11:40AM. $$:b/20 1st $200; 2nd $100; Class (A, B,) (C,D, E, Unr) $70 each. Prizes increased if + 20. EF: $25 - $5.00 BD month,- $5.00 for any state association (except ISCA), OCCC Memb.req’d. Memb.includes magazine+. FIDE Titled Players Free. Ent: Donald Urquhart, 1020Central Ave., #304, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Info: at 317-679-2813 or [email protected]. 3 entries in a class req’d for that class prize to beawarded.

Orange Crush Chess Club Friday Night Blitz (BLZ)Donatos Pizza, 825 W. 10th St. USCF rated. Reg.: 6-6:25 pm, starts at6:30pm. Type: 3 RR Quad, G/10 d0, BLZ. EF: $10.00, $$ b/4-Quad 1st$25.00, $30 for club members. Ent: Donald Urquhart, 1020 Central Ave.,#304, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Info: Don at 317-679-2813 or email [email protected].

OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open (OH)See Grand Prix.

OCT.18-20 OR 19-20, 22nd annualMidwest Class Championships(IL)See Grand Prix.

OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, 72nd Indiana State Chess ChampionshipSee Grand Prix.


NOV.29-DEC.1ORNOV. 30-DEC. 1 NOT NOV. 22-24, 2013 MotorCity Open - NOTE DATE CHANGE (MI)See Grand Prix.

IowaChess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 19, Coralville Classic(IASCA Mini-Qualifier). 4-SS, G/61 d5 (not G/60, +5 sec.). Marriott Hoteland Conference Center, 300 E 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville,IA 52241. Reg.: On Site: 8:30-9:30 am. Rds.: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - 3:30pm - 6:30 pm. EF: $25 if rec’d by 10/16. $35 on site. Prizes (b/25): 1stPlace = $110, 2nd Place = $65, U1900, U1500, U1200 $50 each. USCFmembership required. On-Site Available. IASCA membership required, $15,$10 Jr. or Sr. On-Site Available. Send EF to: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245. Online registration available at https:\\www.onlineregistration.cc. Additional Info: [email protected],319-321-5435.

NOV. 2-3, Ames Chess Festival XXVIII (IA GP Qualifier)See Grand Prix.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 23, Louis Paulsen Holiday Open (IASCA Mini-Qualifier)4-SS, G/70, +5 sec. Kirkwood Room, 515 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City, IA52240. Reg.: On Site: 8:15-9:15 am. Rds.: 10:00 am-1:15 pm-4 pm–6:45pm. EF: $27 if rec’d by 11/20. $37 on site. Prizes ($325 b/25): 1st

Place = $110, 2nd Place = $65, U1900, U1500, U1200 $50 each. USCFmembership required. On-Site Available. IASCA membership required, $15,$10 Jr. or Sr. On-Site Available. Send EF to: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245. Online registration available at www.onlineregistration.cc, Additional Info: [email protected]; 319-321-5435.

KentuckyOCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open (OH)See Grand Prix.

A Heritage Event!Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 26, 31st MSU Open, 2013$G: 500. 4SS, G/60 d5. Rds.: 10-1-then asap thereafter. Third floor, Cur-ris Center, Murray St. Univ., Murray, KY. EF: $20 if rec’d by Oct. 23, $30afterward. In two sections: Open and Amateur for those rated under 1200.$500 guaranteed prizes: Open: $100 + trophy to 1st; $50 to 2nd; $50+ Trophy to first in each of B, C, D. Amateur: $50 + trophy to 1st in eachof the following categories - rated below 1200, rated below 1000, ratedbelow 800; rated below 600. If entries permit an additional $100 will beassigned based on where the entries are located. Ent:Wayne Bell, Box2468, Murray State Univ. Station, Murray, KY 42071, site 9:00-9:45. Infoonly: 270-293-7675, [email protected], USCF membership is required.

OCT. 26, 4th Annual Denny and Susan Sweeney Crum ScholasticChess TournamentLaukhuf Elementary, 5100 Capewood Dr., Louisville, KY. EF: $15 (on-site).Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. It ends at 9:50 a.m. The first round startsat 10:00 a.m. and subsequent rounds as soon as possible. United StatesChess Federation membership is required. A one year membership canbe purchased at www.uschess.org. Sections: K/3, G/30 d0, 4 rounds, top3 winners earn a trophy. K/5, G/30 d0, 4 rounds, top 3 winners earn atrophy. K/8, G/30 d0, 4 rounds, top 3 winners earn a trophy. K/12, G/30d0, 4 rounds, top 3 winners earn a trophy. Team sections:Top 3 elemen-tary school teams earn a trophy. Top 3 middle school teams earn atrophy. The pre-registration fee is $10 dollars payable to HFS CHESS MAR-KETING, P.O. Box 35052, Louisville, Kentucky 40232. The deadline forpre-registration is October 20, 2013. The on-site registration fee is 15 dol-lars. The tournament director reserves the right to change the sectionsand other conditions based on entries received. There is no time delay!Affordable refreshments will be available on-site. Please try to bring ourown set and clock. Please use www.mapquest.com for a map and direc-tions to Laukhuf Elementary. Contact [email protected] a registration form. Or you can call 584-8742 to have a registrationform faxed or mailed.

NOV. 2, Lexington Monthly (1st Saturday G/60)3SS, G/60 d5. Expansive Art, 125 E. Reynolds Rd., Lexington, KY. Direc-tions:Take New Circle Rd. to Nicholasville Rd. Head towards the Mall/BestBuy, turn left at E. Reynolds Rd. Shop is in the Crossroads shopping cen-ter. Prizes: Class Prizes with 90% of entries returned. Reg.: 11:45-noon.Rds.: 1st Rd. at noon, subsequent rounds ASAP (you will have some toget something to eat). EF: $2.0 Contact:Matthew Gurley (859)-537-1060;[email protected].

NOV. 9, The Greater Louisville Coed Doubles Chess Team OpenSt. Stephen United Church of Christ, 1875 Farnsley Rd., Louisville, KY40216-4701 (see www.mapquest.com for directions). EF: $25.00 on site($12.50 per player), $20.00 pre-registration (10.00 per player.) Registra-tion time: 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The first round starts at 10:30 a.m. andsubsequent rounds as soon as possible. This is a coed doubles team (2players, one male and one female) competition. The team’s United StatesChess Federation (www.uschess.com) ranking average cannot exceed2000. Each team member can play in different sections. Every reason-able effort will be made to keep team members from competing againstone another if they are in the same section. The tournament directorreserves the right to change sections and other conditions based uponentries received. The contact person for this tournament is Mr. Seavers.He can be reached at [email protected]. The pre-regis-tration fee of $20.00 deadline is Nov. 5, 2013. Checks (or money orders)must be made payable to HFS Chess Marketing, P.O. Box 35052, Louisville,KY 40232. See www.pottershousechess.com for information on this andother cash prize chess tournaments in Louisville, Kentucky! Sections:Unrated, G/30 d0, 3 rounds. Under 1000, G/30 d0, 3 rounds. Under1200, G/30 d0, 3 rounds. Under 1600, G/30 d0, 3 rounds. Open, G/30 d0,3 rounds. The overall top 5 coed teams receive a cash prize. Affordablerefreshments will be sold on-site. Please bring your own board andclock if possible. Please contact Coach Seavers at (502) 584-8742 ifmore information is required. His email address is [email protected].

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ONCE RATED, ALWAYS RATEDYou never lose your rating, no matter howlong it has been since you last played.

If you return to tournament play after along absence, please tell the director yourapproximate rating and year of play.

If you rejoin USCF after many years without being a member, please provide thisinformation to the TD and to USCF as well.




NOV. 17, Kings Island Open Blitz (BLZ) (OH)See Ohio.

LouisianaNOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, 1st Annual Holiday Open (TX)See Grand Prix.

MaineJAN. 10-12 OR 11-12, 2nd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA)See Grand Prix.

JAN. 22-26, 23-26 OR 24-26, 12th annual Foxwoods Open (CT)See Grand Prix.

MarylandMaryland Chess AssociationOpen & scholastic tournaments in Maryland listed at www.mdchess.com.

OCT. 9-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 4th annual Continental Class Cham-pionships (VA)See Grand Prix.





MassachusettsChess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 9, 16, 23, 30, NOV. 6, Ernest E. Fandreyer Memorial (1926-2012)5SS, G/100 d5. Wachusett CC, McKay Campus School, Room C159, Fitch-burg State University, 67 Rindge Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $1 per gameplayed. Reg.: 6-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. each Wed. Byes: 1-4, limit two.Prizes: chess books. Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg,MA 01420, [email protected], 978-345-5011. Website:www.wachusettchess.org. Online ratings as of Oct. 9 will be used. W.

OCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 4th annual Eastern Team Championship (CT)See Connecticut.

OCT. 26-27, 2013 Vermont Open (VT)See Grand Prix.

NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 4th Annual Hartford Open (CT)See Grand Prix.

JAN. 10-12 OR 11-12, 2nd annual Boston Chess CongressSee Grand Prix.



MichiganOCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open (OH)See Grand Prix.

OCT. 23-27, Third Annual Fall FestivalSee Grand Prix.

OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, Traditional “Weekend Swiss”See Grand Prix.


NOV.29-DEC.1ORNOV. 30-DEC. 1 NOT NOV. 22-24, 2013 MotorCity Open - NOTE DATE CHANGESee Grand Prix.

MinnesotaNOV. 8-10 OR 9-10, 1st annual Bloomington OpenSee Grand Prix.

MississippiChess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!A State Championship Event!OCT. 19-20, 2013 Mississippi State ChampionshipThis is an Open Tournament but you must be a Mississippi resident to wina trophy! 5SS, G/85 d5. 2 sections: Open and U1400. At the Country Inn& Suites, 3051 White Blvd., Pearl, MS 39208. Phone: 601-420-2244. HR:$79/night. Ask for the Mississippi Chess Association Tournament rate.All sections are USCF rated. USCF and MCA memberships can be pur-chased onsite. Pre-entry Fee: Adults $20 and Scholastic 12th grade orlower $10 if received by Oct 11. Onsite Entry Fee: Adults $30 and

Scholastic 12th grade or lower $20. Prizes: b/60% entries. Trophies goto the top Mississippi resident of both sections. If you are registered withUSCF in a different State but live in Mississippi, you must bring proof ofMississippi residency. The Open section Trophy winner will be the 2013State Champion. Reg.: Sat 8-9am. Rds.: Sat 9:15-1:00-4:00 Sun 9-1:30. The Mississippi Chess Association will host its annual businessmeeting Sunday at 12:30pm. If you are a Mississippi Resident, pleaseattend! Send entries to: Ralph McNaughton, 407 Boehle St., Pearl, MS39208. Make checks out to MCA. Include your USCF #, Expiration Dateand estimated rating. Information: Call Ralph at 601-278-9670 or [email protected]. Mississippi Chess Association homepage,www.mcachess.org.

NOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, 1st Annual Holiday Open (TX)See Grand Prix.

MissouriChess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 19, 2-on-2 Team Championship4SS, G/65 d5. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Mary-land Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF: $30for 2 person team, $20 for 2 person team that are both annual membersof club if registered by 10/18. PF: $400 Unconditionally Guaranteed!!Championship Team-$150, Top Team U3800-$120, Top Team U3200-$80,Top Team U2800-$50. 1st Place Team Members qualify for 2014 Club Cham-pionship. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10, 12:45, 3:30, 6:15. No 1/2 point byesavailable. No alternates. Match points will be used for pairing and prizepurposes. Unrated Players will be considered 1100 for pairing and prizepurposes. MCA Membership required from $5. OSA. Ent: 4657 MarylandAve., Saint Louis, MO 63108, or online at saintlouischessclub.org. Info:314-361-CHESS, [email protected].

NOV. 23, Western Missouri OpenSee Grand Prix.

NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 4th Annual Thanksgiving Open (FIDE Rated)See Grand Prix.

MontanaA Heritage Event!Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 2-3, Turkey Open5SS. Rds. 1-2 G/90 d5, Rds. 3-5 G/120 d5. Hilton Garden Inn, 3720 NorthReserve St., Missoula, MT. www.missoula.hgi.com. EF: $25 by 11/2, $30at site, jrs at 1/2. REG.: 9-9:30am, must be paid to be paired. Checks toUCCC. Rds.: 10, 1:30pm, 6:30, 9, 1:15 (ASAP). MCA req’d, OSA. $$b25:$75, $50, $25. Biggest Upset (both non-prov) $30. $25 each to best1600-1799, 1400-1599, 1200-1399, U/1200. Classes reconfigured iffewer than 4. Info and entries: Dan McCourt, 608 West Central, Missoula,


4th annual BOARDWALK OPENNovember 1-3 or 2-3 - $20,000 projected prizes, $15,000 minimum!

At Stockton Seaview, luxury golf & spa resort on 670 acres, 8 miles from Atlantic City

5 rounds, 40/110, SD/30, d10 (2-dayoption, rds 1-2 G/90, d5), StocktonSeaview Hotel & Golf Club, 401 SouthNew York Road, Galloway NJ 08205.

Golf, indoor pool, fitness center, artgallery, free parking. 8 miles fromAtlantic City, 6 miles from AC Airport.

Prizes $20,000 based on 230 paidentries (re-entries count half); minimum$15,000 (75% each prize) guaranteed.

In 5 sections:

Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear ortiebreak win $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr$800-400. FIDE rated, 80 Grand PrixPoints (enhanced).

Under 2200: $1400-700-400-300,top Under 2000/Unr $800-400.

Under 1900: $1400-700-400-300,top Under 1700 (no unr) $800-400.

Under 1600: $1200-600-400-300,top Under 1400 (no unr) $600-300.

Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200,top Under 1100 (no unr) $400-200,trophy to first 3, top U1000, U800, unr.

MIXED DOUBLES BONUS

PRIZES: best male/female 2-player“team” (average under 2200) combinedscore among all sections: $600-300.

Unrated prize limits: U1900 $900,U1600 $600, U1300 $300.

Unofficial uschess.org ratingsusually used if otherwise unrated.

Entry fee: $115 at chessaction.comby 10/30, $120 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/30 (entry only, noquestions), 3-day $123, 2-day $122mailed by 10/23, $130 (no checks,credit cards OK) at site, or online until2 hrs before game. Re-entry (no Opento Open) $60.

USCF memb. required. Specialdues: see Chess Life or chesstour.com.

Earlier finish times than last year:

3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 6 pm,rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30.

2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 9 am,rds Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:30.

3-day & 2-day merge after rd 2 andcompete for same prizes.

Half point byes OK all rds (limit 2);Open must commit before rd 2, othersections before rd 3.

All: No smoking. JGP. Bring sets,boards, clocks if possible-none supplied.

Hotel rates: $99-99, 732-741-3897;reserve by 10/18 or rate may increase.

Entry: chessaction.com orContinental Chess, Box 8482, PelhamNY 10803. $15 service charge forrefunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com,[email protected], 347-201-2269.Entries posted at chessaction.com(online entries posted instantly).



MT 59801, 406-274-4483, [email protected]. www.montanachess.org.One 1/2pt bye if requested before rd. 4. W, NC, no horses, bring friends.

NevadaOCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 10th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S)See Grand Prix.

OCT. 18-20, 31st Annual Sands Regency Reno-Western States OpenSee Grand Prix.


DEC. 26-30, 26-29 OR 27-29, 23rd annual North American OpenSee Grand Prix.

DEC. 29, North American Open Blitz (BLZ)See Grand Prix.


New HampshireOCT. 26-27, 2013 Vermont Open (VT)See Grand Prix.

A Heritage Event!NOV. 2, 38th New Hampshire Amateur Championship4SS, G/60 d5. Comfort Inn, 298 Queen City Ave. (exit 4 off I-293), Man-chester, NH. 3 Sections: Championship, open to U2100 or Unr. EF: $33if rec’d by 10/31, $38 at site. $$G: $150-100-50; trophies to top 3, top 3U1850. Intermediate, open to U1750 or Unr. EF: $33 if rec’d by 10/31,$38 at site. $$G: $120-60-40; trophies to top 3, top 3 U1500. Novice, opento U1300 or Unr. EF: $29 ($24 to jrs. U21) if rec’d by 10/28, $34 at site($29 jrs. U21). Trophies to top 3, top 3 U1100, top Unr. All, NHCA mem-bership req’d of rated NH residents; dues $8 adult, $6 under 19. Reg.:8:30-9:35am Sat. 11/2. Rds.: 10-12:40-3-5:15. Bye: All Rds. (limit 1,must commit before Rd. 2). Ent: NHCA, c/o Hal Terrie, 377 Huse Rd. #23,Manchester, NH 03103. Info: [email protected] or (603) 668-8368.




New JerseyThe NJ Players Club Monday LeagueMondays - Sept. 23 to Dec. 30, 2013! Community Center, 293 Main St.,Hackettstown, NJ. Play one game per Monday at 7:30pm. Just show upfrom Sept. 23 to Dec 30. and play a rated game. Ok to skip a round. EF:$.50 to enter playing hall. Multiple TC’s: G/85 d5, or G/60 d5 or G/30 d5.Players choose TC by agreement. TD assigns pairings. K-8 players wel-come. Info: Ken at [email protected] or 908-619-8621. Web.

OCT. 5, Ewing CC - Quad #133RR, G/90 d5. Ewing Community Center, 999 Lower Ferry Rd., Ewing, NJ08628. EF: $14. Prizes: $35. each Quad. REG.: 8:45-10AM. Rds.: 10:15,1:30, 5PM. Train/Bus Access. Contact:Mike [email protected], 609-468-4792. NS. NC. W.

OCT. 13, Westfield Fall ScholasticWestfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12 3 Sections: Open,U1250, U750. Open: 3-SS. G/40 d5. Rds.: 2:30, 4:10, 5:50 p.m. U1250:4-SS. G/25 d5. Rds.: 2:30, 3:45, 5:00, 6:15 p.m. U750: 4-SS. G/25 d5. Rds:2:30, 3:45, 5:00, 6:15 p.m. Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 in each section.Tiebreaks used. EF: Advance $20, $15 members. At site $30, $25 mem-bers. Send advance entries to John Moldovan, 510 4th Ave., Garwood, NJ07027 by Oct. 9. Make checks payable to Westfield Chess Club. Reg.: 1:45-2:15 p.m. Info: John Moldovan: [email protected], BillCohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchessclub.blogspot.comand www.westfieldchessclub.com. Please present identification on enter-ing the building.

OCT. 14, Kids Kwik Swiss: U1200, K-8 (QC)4SS, G/10 d2. Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. Reg.7pm. EF: $7 online entryfeesrus.com or $10 cash at site. Trophy top 5,Awards to all. Info:Ken 908-619-8621, or [email protected] read entryfeesRus.com, Web.


OCT. 19, Central Jersey Chess Tournament4SS. All Saints Church, 16 All Saints Rd., Princeton. Open, U1200 G/40d5, U900, U600 G/25 d5, Novice(unr), K-1(unr). Trophies: 1st-3rd, topschool/club team/section. $30 at njchess.com by 10/17, $40 on-site. Reg.ends 1:30.

OCT. 19, Chess Mates Saturday Swiss3-SS, G/55 d5. 2 Sections: Open, U1800. EF: $30, members $25. PrizeFund: 70% of EF. Prizes: 1st, 2nd & Class Prizes (based on the # of par-ticipants). Reg.: 12:35-1:00 p.m. Rds.: 1:05-3:20-5:35 p.m. Byes: 1 byeavailable, must commit prior to game 2. No re-entry. 1531 Irving St., Rah-way, NJ 07065. Info: [email protected], 732-499-0118.

OCT. 19, Fair Lawn Saturday QuadsICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d0. EF: $25.Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45-1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 PM, 3:45,6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201-797-0330, [email protected]; www.icanj.net. ICAprovides lunch.

OCT. 20, Chess Mates Sunday Morning Quads3-RR. G/25 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $55 to firstin each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 10:00-10:15 a.m. Rds.:10:20, 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. Info: [email protected],732-499-0118.

OCT. 20, Dean of Chess Sunday Swiss G/604SS, G/60 d5. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg,NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. Prizes based on 12 entries.Open: $150-$100-$50, U1300: $40 gift card. U1000: $30 gift card. Pre-entry: $40 ($30members). Entries postmarked by 10/15 to Dean of Chess Academy, 3150Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876 or online at www.deanofchess.com.On-site: $50 ($40 members). Registration: 9-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am& ASAP.

OCT. 20, Viking Open - in two sectionsSee Grand Prix.

OCT. 21, Viking Swiss, two section (QC)See Grand Prix.

OCT. 26, Chess Mates Super Quads3-RR. G/55 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $100 to firstin each section. EF: $40, $30 Members. Reg.: 12:35-1:00 p.m. Rds.: 1:05-3:20-5:35 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732-499-0118.

OCT. 26, Fair Lawn Saturday QuadsICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d0. EF: $25.Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45-1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 PM, 3:45,6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201-797-0330, [email protected]; www.icanj.net. ICAprovides lunch.

OCT. 26, Hamilton CC Saturday Quad 3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. New Location:McManimon Hall, 320Scully Ave., Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes:$25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30/am. Rds.: 10:30/am-1:30/pm-4:30/pm. NJState Chess Federation, no dues magazine Subscription per year, OSA.Contact email: hamiltonchessclub.com. NS. NC. W.

OCT. 26, King’s Chess Club QuadsMorning quads and afternoon quads, G/30 d5, Kindergarten-undergrad-uate (scholastic, youth, and young adult memberships). BethlehemChurch, 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 eachquad winner. Info: Bethlehem Church 973-366-3434 or Bob McAdams 973-694-3988, [email protected].

OCT. 27, Chess Mates Sunday Morning Quads3-RR. G/25 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $55 to firstin each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 10:00-10:15 a.m. Rds.:10:20, 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. Info: [email protected],732-499-0118.

OCT. 28, NOV. 4, 11, 18, Viking SwissSee Grand Prix.

OCT. 30, Chess Mates Fall Blitz (BLZ)7-SS. G/5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prize Fund: $225 b/16entries. Prizes: $60-40-30. U2100 $25, U1900 $25, U1700 $25, U1500 $20.EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 6:50-7:25 p.m. Rds.: 1st round 7:30 p.m,Sub- sequent rounds ASAP. Info: [email protected], 732-499-0118.

NOV. 1-3 OR 2-3, 4th annual Boardwalk OpenSee Grand Prix.

NOV. 2, Dr. Luzivminda Machan Open4-SS, G/40 d5. EF: $40, members $30, U1600 less $5. Prize Fund :$490 b/$700 in EF. Prizes: $150-100-70, U2200 $50, U1900 $50, U1600$50, Biggest Upset $20. Reg.: 12:35-1:25 p.m. Rds.: 1:30, 3:15, 5:00, 6:45p.m. 2 byes available, commit prior to game 3. Re-entry $20, beforeround 2 or 3 only. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Info: [email protected], 732-499-0118.

NOV. 2, Fair Lawn Saturday QuadsICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d0. EF: $25.Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45-1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 PM, 3:45,6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201-797-0330, [email protected]; www.icanj.net. ICAprovides lunch.

NOV. 2, Princeton Day School650 The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 8 in each sec-tion. Medals to all players. Sections for OVER 1000 rated players beginat 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds. G/55 d5: OVER 1600, OVER 1400NEAR MASTERS, FUTURE MASTERS (Players K-12 1200-1400), CLOSED(K-12 1000-1200) ALL AFTERNOON SECTIONS. G/25 d5 4 rds. Begin-ning at 12:00 noon. (round times will be accelerated if possible): OPEN(Players K-12 U1000), RESERVE (K-12 U800), NOVICE II (K-8 U600),NOVICE I (unrated K-6), K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE K-1 (unrated). PAR-ENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/25 d5 3rds. Parents play free. Pre-registrationonline, $35 pay at the door. Info and register online:www.pds.org/chess.On-site 11-12 noon $45. Inquiries to Bonnie Waitzkin [email protected].

NOV. 3, Chess Mates Sunday Morning Quads3-RR. G/25 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $55 to firstin each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 10:00-10:15 a.m. Rds.:10:20, 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. Info: [email protected],732-499-0118.

NOV. 3, Sleep late Open - in two sectionsSee Grand Prix.

NOV. 3, Westfield Quads3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes:$50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:00 p.m.Rds.: 2:15-4:05-5:55 p.m. Info: Please present identification on enter-ing the building. John Moldovan: [email protected], BillCohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchessclub.blogspot.comand www.westfieldchessclub.com.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 6, 13, 20, 27, Chess Mates Wednesday G/904-SS, G/85 d5. 1 game per week. Prize Fund: 70% of EF. Prizes: 1st, 2nd& Class Prizes (based on the # of participants). 2 byes are available. Late-joins accepted until the start of round 3. EF: $30, $25 members. Reg.:6:45-7:00 p.m.Rds.: 7:00 p.m. on November 6, 13, 20, 27. 1531 Irving St.,Rahway, NJ 07065. Info: [email protected], 732-499-0118.

NOV. 9, Central Jersey Chess Tournament4SS. All Saints Church, 16 All Saints Rd., Princeton. Open, U1200 G/40d5, U900, U600 G/25 d5, Novice(unr), K-1(unr). Trophies: 1st-3rd, topschool/club team/section. $30 at njchess.com by 11/7, $40 on-site.Reg. ends 1:30.

NOV. 9, Chess Mates Saturday Quads3-RR. G/40 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $75 to firstin each section. EF: $30, $25 Members. Reg.: 12:35-1:25 p.m. Rds.: 1:30-3:15-5:00 p.m. Info: [email protected], 732-499-0118.

NOV. 9, Ewing CC - Quad #143RR, G/90 d5. Ewing Community Center, 999 Lower Ferry Rd., Ewing, NJ08628. EF: $14. Prizes: $35. each Quad. REG.: 8:45-10AM. Rds.: 10:15,1:30, 5PM. Train/Bus Access. Contact:Mike [email protected], 609-468-4792. NS. NC. W.

NOV. 9, Fair Lawn Saturday QuadsICA, 9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 3 RR, G/60 d0. EF: $25.Prize: $50 to first in each quad. Reg.: 12:45-1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30 PM, 3:45,6:00. ENT: Info Diana 201-797-0330, [email protected]; www.icanj.net. ICAprovides lunch.

NOV. 10, Chess Mates Sunday Morning Quads3-RR. G/25 d5. 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. Prizes: $55 to firstin each section. EF: $20, $15 members. Reg.: 10:00-10:15 a.m. Rds.:10:20, 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. Info: [email protected],732-499-0118.


NOV. 11, Kids Kwik Swiss: U1200, K-8 (QC)Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. U1200, K-8, 4SS, G/10d2. Reg. 7pm. EF: $7 online entryfeesrus.com or $10 cash at site. Trophytop 5, Awards to all. Info: Ken 908-619-8621, [email protected] or readentryfeesRus.com. Web.


NOV. 17, Westfield Octos3-SS. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes per8-player section: 1st $50, 2nd $30, Under prize $20. Under numbersdetermined by the rating of each section’s 4th seed. EF: $20, $15 Mem-bers. Reg.: 1:30-2:00 p.m. Rds.: 2:15-4:05-5:55 p.m. Info: Please presentidentification on entering the building. John Moldovan: [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com and www.westfieldchessclub.com.

A State Championship Event!NOV. 24, New Jersey K-12 Grade Championship5SS, G/30 d5. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 4 miles from Gar-den State Parkway exit 109. 13 Sections: Play only in your grade!Grades K-12:Trophies to top 10 individuals, top 3 teams - top 3 from eachschool/grade; 50% of players receive trophy or medal! Rds.: 10am andASAP. EF: $35 by 11/16, $55 at site. USCF mem req’d. Reg.: 8-9:00am -After 9:00am 1/2 pt bye rd. 1. Info: 732-259-3881, [email protected]. Ent: Please make checks payable to NJSCF and send toNJSCF, PO Box 1511, Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries must include name, gradeschool, date of birth, USCF ID # & expiration, mailing address, phone num-ber & entry fee, please include email address. Register online at:www.characterkings.org until 11/23.

NOV. 24, Somerset Open - in two sections See Grand Prix.



DEC. 1, National Chess Congress Blitz (BLZ) (PA)See Pennsylvania.

DEC. 1, Westfield Quads3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes:$50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:00 p.m.Rds.: 2:15-4:05-5:55 p.m. Info: Please present identification on enter-ing the building. John Moldovan: [email protected], BillCohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchessclub.blogspot.comand www.westfieldchessclub.com.

DEC. 2, Viking Swiss, two sections (QC)See Grand Prix.

DEC. 8, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Early Winter 2013 OpenChampionshipSee Grand Prix.

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DEC. 8, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Early Winter 2013 Scholas-tic Championship in 5 sectionsBERGEN ACADEMY, 200 HACKENSACK AVE., HACKENSACK, NJ 07601. 4SS,EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 PTS OR MORE WILLRECEIVE A TROPHY! USCF Memb Req’d For Sections 3, 4 AND 5. Info: 201287 0250 or [email protected]. ADV EF (pmk by Dec 4th): $25At Site $30. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd Late entrants will receive a1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. In 5 Sections: Section 1 Junior Novice (not USCFrated): Open to unr players K thru 2nd grade. Rds.: First Round 10:15 AMthen ASAP. Section 2 Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players Kthru 4th grade. Rds.: First Round 10:00 AM then ASAP. Section 3 G/45d5 U800: Open to players rated below 800 and unr players K thru 12thgrade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 4 G/45 d5 U1200:Open to players rated below 1200 and unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds.:9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 5 G/60 d5 U1400: Open to AllAges rated below 1400 or unrated. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00, 4:30 PM.ENT:Make EF and/or USCF Memb chks payable To: International ChessAcademy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646.INFO: www. icanj.net.

DEC. 8, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Early Winter 2013 U1600Open ChampionshipBergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open ToAll Ages With Rating below 1600. 4SS, G/60 d5. USCF MembershipRequired. Prize Fund ($$ b/20): 1st - 3rd $100, $75, $50, TU1200 $25,Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70 %. INFO: 201 287 0250 or [email protected]. ADV EF (pmk by Dec 4th): $25 At Site $30. Reg ends1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd 1. Rds.:9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT:Make EF and/or USCF Mem-bership checks payable to: International Chess Academy. Mail To: DianaTulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO:www.icanj.net.NS. NC. W.

DEC. 8, Westfield Quads3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes:$50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:00 p.m.Rds.: 2:15-4:05-5:55 p.m. Info: Please present identification on enter-ing the building. John Moldovan: [email protected], BillCohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, westfieldchessclub.blogspot.comand www.westfieldchessclub.com.


DEC. 29, Chessmas Open - in two sectionsSee Grand Prix.





New MexicoNOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, 1st Annual Holiday Open (TX)See Grand Prix.


New YorkOCT.11,18,25,NOV.1,8,15,22, 2013 Queens Chess Club Cham-pionshipSee Grand Prix.

OCT. 15, Marshall Masters!See Grand Prix.

OCT. 17, Marshall Thursday Action!4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40,members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries: $200-100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry.

OCT. 18, Marshall Friday U2000 Action!4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40,members $20. ($360/24): $160-80, U1800 $65, U1600 $55. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT.19, 2013 Jefferson County Championship&OpenChess Tour-nament4SS, G/75 d5. H pt bye 1-3. Location American Red Cross, 203 N. Hamil-ton St., Watertown, NY. 2nd flr Conference Rm. $125 Prize fund b/12total paid entries. $75-$25, class $25. Reg.: 8:30-9:20 AM. Rds.: 9:30 AM,12:15, 3:00 and 5:30 PM. EF: $23 pre-registered & $25 at door, send toDon Klug, 518 Sherman St., Watertown, NY 13601. D. Klug 315-785-8800or [email protected].

OCT. 19, Albany4SS, G/30 d5. Montessori Magnet School, 65 Tremont Ave., 12205. EF: Free.7 sections. Prizes:Trophies, medals, certificates. Pre-register www.maketherightmove.org before Friday. Email: [email protected].

OCT. 19, Marshall Saturday U1600!4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300b/24): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45.Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 19, Syracuse University October Open4SS. Rds.: 1&2 G/60 d5, Rds.: 3&4 G/90 d5. (Syracuse University, Hallof Languages, Room 101). EF: $30. Prizes: (b/20) $200, 125, Class 100.Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30, 12:00, 2:15, 5:30. Contact: Joe Ball 315-436-9008.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 19-20 OR 20, Marshall October U2300!4SS, 30/85d5, SD/1 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716.EF: $45, Members $25. ($540 b/40): $240-120, U2000/unr $95, U1700$85. Reg: ends 12:15PM. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2 day, Rds. 12:30-5:30 PMeach day; 1 day, (Rds. 1-2 G/25 d5) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30 PM Sun; bothmerge rd.3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. www.marshallchessclub.org.

OCT. 20, Viking Open - in two sections (NJ)See Grand Prix.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 21, 28, NOV. 4, 11, 18, 25, Marshall FIDE Mondays!6-SS, G/120 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Opento all players 1600 or above. EF: $50, Members $30. ($500 b/28): $175-125-100, U2000 $100. 2 byes OK, commit before round 4. Reg.: 6:15-6:45.Rds.: 7PM each Monday. FIDE rated. FIDE ratings used for pairings andprizes. Players w/o FIDE rating: USCF rating used for prizes. Limit 2 byes,request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org.

OCT. 21-DEC. 23 (CHAMPIONSHIP) & OCT. 21-NOVEMBER 18(OTHER SECTIONS), Nassau ChampionshipSee Grand Prix.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 23, 30, NOV. 6, 13, 20, Marshall Wednesday U1400!5-SS, G/85 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50,members $30. ($450/24): $240-120, U1100 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.:7 pm each Wed. Limit two byes, request by Rd. 3. www.marshallchessclub.org.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 23, 30, NOV. 6, 13, 20, Marshall Wednesday U2000!5-SS, 30/85d5, SD/1 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.EF: $50, members $30. ($450/24): $240-120, U1700 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45.Rds.: 7 pm each Wed. Limit two byes, request by Rd 3. www.marshallchessclub.org.

A Heritage Event!OCT. 24, 4 Rated Games Tonight!With The Chess Center of New York! 4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $25, GMs free. Prizes:($$530 based on 32 paid entries: $200-100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85.Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, requestat entry.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 24, 31, NOV. 7, 14, 21, Marshall Thursday Open5-SS, G/115 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50,members $30. ($450/20): $200-100, U2100 $90, U1800 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 Rds. 7 each Thurs. Two byes available, request by Rd. 3. www.marshallchessclub.org.

OCT. 25, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz! (BLZ)See Grand Prix.

OCT. 26, Marshall Saturday G/60!4-SS, G/55 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($540/40):$240-120, U2000 95, U1700 85. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45.Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.

OCT. 26-27, 2013 Vermont Open (VT)See Grand Prix.

OCT. 27, Marshall Sunday G/45!4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Two sec-tions: A. Open ($360/26): $160-80, U2100 65, U1800 55. B. U1500($240/18): $120-65, U1200 55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.

OCT. 31, Marshall Thursday Action4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40,members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries: $200-100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry.


NOV. 2, Albany - TRM 78SUNY Campus- Albany, 12203. (212 729-7060 Check web for details.) 4SS,G/30 d5. EF: Free. 7 sections. Prizes: Trophies, medals, cerificates.Pre-register: www.maketherightmove.org before Friday.

NOV. 2, Marshall Saturday U18004-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($300/24):$160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.

NOV. 2-3 OR 3, Marshall November FIDE GPSee Grand Prix.

NOV. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tourna-ments!3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-

442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 lessfor 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 every Satur-day morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5

NOV. 3, Sleep late Open - in two sections (NJ)See Grand Prix.

NOV. 3, TRM 191Riverbank State Park, 145th St. & Riverside Dr., 10025. 4SS, G/30 d5. EF:Free. 5 Sections. Prizes:Trophies and Medals. Rds.: 10:00, 11:25, 12:55,2:10. Pre-register (required): by Fri., 8:00 thru website www.therightmove.org or email [email protected]. Check-in by: 9:15.

NOV. 5, Marshall Tuesday Action!4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40,members $20. ($360/24): $160-80, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.

NOV. 6, 13, 20, 27, Community Chess Club of Rochester WedNight chess!Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 Nor-ris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members $3.Reg.: 7-7:25 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org.

NOV. 7, Marshall Thursday Action4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40,members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries: $200-100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 7, 14, 21, 28, DEC. 5, 12, 19, 2013 Long Island CC Cham-pionship6SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., EastMeadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/22): $210-150. Top U2000, U1700,U1400/unr. $125 ea. Best Upset $15. EF: $45. Non-LICC members +$10.Reg.: 6:40-7:10 PM, no adv. entry. Rds.: 7:15 PM SHARP ea. Thursday.No rd. 11/22. 3 byes 1-6 (rd. 5-6 byes decl. by rd. 3). No rd. 11/28.Info:www.lichessclub.com. NS. Skittles rm.

NOV. 9, Marshall Saturday G/60!4-SS, G/55 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($540/40):$240-120, U2000 95, U1700 85. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45.Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 9, Syracuse University November Open4SS. Rds.: 1&2 G/60 d5, Rds.: 3&4 G/90 d5. (Syracuse University, Hallof Languages, Room 101). EF: $30. Prizes: (b/20) $200, 125, Class 100.Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30, 12:00, 2:15, 5:30. Contact: Joe Ball 315-436-9008.

NOV. 10, Marshall Sunday G/45!4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Two sec-tions: A. Open ($360/26): $160-80, U2100 65, U1800 55. B. U1500($240/18): $120-65, U1200 55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.

NOV. 11, Veterans Day Madness!5-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $45,members $25. ($540/40): $240-120, U2000 95, U1700 85. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Rds.: 12-1:15-2:30-4-5:15. Two byes available, request at entry.www.marshallchessclub.org.

NOV. 14, Marshall Thursday Game 30 Grand Prix!See Grand Prix.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 15-17, 16-17 OR 17, NEW! Marshall November Super FIDEU23005-SS, 40/2 d5 SD/30 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.EF: $60, members $40. $$820 gtd: $300-150-100, U2000 $145, U1700$125. Reg ends 15 min before Rd. 3 schedules: 3 day 8/9 6pm, 8/10-11 12:30-5:30. 2 day 8/10 11am, then merge with 3 day (Rd. 1 G/25 d5).1 day 8/11 9-10:10-11:20, then merge with 2&3 day (Rd. 1-3 G/25 d5)Limit 2 byes, request at entry. USCF & FIDE rated. www.marshallchessclub.org.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 18, 25, DEC. 2, 9, 16, Marshall Monday U16005-SS, G/85 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. ($450/20): $240-120,U1300 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45., Rds.: 7 pm each Mon. Two byes available,request by Round 3. www.marshallchessclub.org.

NOV. 19, Marshall Masters!See Grand Prix.

NOV. 21, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! NOW ALSO FIDE RAPIDRATED!4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40,members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries: $200-100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry.

NOV. 24, Marshall Sunday G/45!4-SS, G/40 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Two sec-tions: A. Open ($360/26): $160-80, U2100 65, U1800 55. B. U1500($240/18): $120-65, U1200 55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.

NOV. 24, Somerset Open - in two sections (NJ)See Grand Prix.



Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 27, DEC. 4, 11, 18, JAN. 1 (NO RD. DEC.25), MarshallWednesday U1400!5-SS, G/85 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50,members $30. ($450/24): $240-120, U1100 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.:7 pm each Wed. Limit two byes, request by Rd 3. www.marshallchessclub.org.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 27, DEC. 4, 11, 18, JAN. 1 (NO RD. DEC. 25), MarshallWednesday U2000!5-SS, 30/85 d5, SD/1 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.EF: $50, members $30. ($450/24): $240-120, U1700 $90. Reg.: 6:15-6:45.Rds.: 7 pm each Wed. Limit two byes, request by Rd. 3. www.marshallchessclub.org.

NOV. 29, Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz! (BLZ)See Grand Prix.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!DEC. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, JAN. 6, Marshall FIDE Mondays!6-SS, G/120 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Opento all players 1600 or above. EF: $50, Members $30. ($500 b/28): $175-125-100, U2000 $100. 2 byes OK, commit before round 4. Reg.: 6:15-6:45.Rds.: 7PM each Monday. FIDE rated. FIDE ratings used for pairings andprizes. Players w/o FIDE rating: USCF rating used for prizes. Limit 2 byes,request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org.

DEC. 3, NEW! Marshall Tuesday FIDE Action! NOW ALSO FIDERAPID RATED!4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40,members $20. ($360/24): $160-80, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org.

DEC. 5, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! NOW ALSO FIDE RAPIDRATED!4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40,members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries: $200-100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!DEC. 5, 12, 19, 26, JAN. 2, Marshall FIDE Thursdays! NEW!5-SS, G/120 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $50,Members $30. ($500 b/28): $175-125-100, U2000 $100. 2 byes OK,commit before round 4. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7PM each Monday. FIDErated. Limit 2 byes, request by rd. 3. www.marshallchessclub.org.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!DEC. 6-8 OR 7-8, Marshall Amateur Championship/Jerry SimonMemorial! FIDE rated!5SS, 30/90 d5, SD/60 d5, Open to U2200 (except former masters, FIDEtitleholders and 2012 qualifiers who scored 50% or higher in the2012 Championship).Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.EF: $50, members $30. 1st-3rd, Top U1900: Free Entry into MCC Cham-pionship! 4th-10th place finishers (plus ties) with plus scores will be eligibleto pay for and enter the Marshall CC Championship beginning December13. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. 2 options: 3-day, rds 7pm Fri., 12n, 5:30pm Sat.,12n , 5:30pm Sun; 2-day (rd. 1 G/40;d5), Reg.: 9:15-9:45am, Rd. 1 10amSaturday, merge rd. 2. One bye avail, request by rd. 3. FIDE rated (G/40d5 not FIDE ratable). www.marshallchessclub.org.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!DEC. 7, Syracuse University December Open4SS. Rds.: 1&2 G/60 d5, Rds.: 3&4 G/90 d5. (Syracuse University, Hallof Languages, Room 101). EF: $30. Prizes: (b/20) $200, 125, Class 100.Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30, 12:00, 2:15, 5:30. Contact: Joe Ball 315-436-9008.

DEC. 12, Marshall 4 Rated Games Tonight! NOW ALSO FIDE RAPIDRATED!4-SS, G/25 d5. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40,members $25, GMs free. Prizes: ($$530 based on 32 paid entries: $200-100-50, U2200 $95, U2000 $85. Reg.: 6:15-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45. One bye available, request at entry.

DEC. 13-15 AND DEC. 21-22, 97th Annual Marshall Chess ClubChampionship!See Grand Prix.

DEC. 27-29 OR 28-29, 32nd annual Empire City OpenSee Grand Prix.

DEC. 29, Chessmas Open - in two sections (NJ)See Grand Prix.




A Heritage Event!Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!A State Championship Event!MAR. 1-2, 47th annual New York State Scholastic Championships6SS, G/60 d10, open to grades K-12 in any state (top NYS player & teamin each section are NY champions). Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway (I-87

Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Team prizesbased on top 4 scores from same school; no combined school teamsallowed even if one school “feeds” another. Teams of 2 or 3 playersallowed, but are at a disadvantage. In 9 sections. Online entry fee atchessaction.com, all sections: $43 12/1-2/8, $53 2/9-2/25, $60 2/26to 9 am 3/1. Entry fee at site, all sections: $60. High School, open toall in grades K-12. EF $46.20 mailed by 2/8. Top NYS grade 9-12 quali-fies for Denker Tournament of HS Champions, top NYS grade K-12 girlqualifies for National Girls Invitational.. High School Reserve, open toK-12 under 1200 or unrated. EF $46 mailed by 2/8. Junior High, opento all in grades K-9. EF $45.90 mailed by 2/8. Top NYS grade K-8 quali-fies for Barber tournament of K-8 Champions. Middle School Reserve,open to K-8 under 1000 or unrated. EF $45.80 mailed by 2/8. Elemen-tary, open to all in grades K-6. EF $45.60 mailed by 2/8. ElementaryReserve, open to grades K-5 under 800 or unrated. EF $45.50 mailed by2/8. Primary, open to grades K-3. EF $45.30 mailed by 2/8. PrimaryReserve, open to grades K-3 under 600 or unrated. EF: $45.20 mailedby 2/8. K-1, open to grades K-1. EF $45.10 mailed by 2/8. Postmarked2/9-19: All EF $10 more. Do not mail entry after 2/19. Entry at site: all$60. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Onlineat chessaction.com, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned orpaid at site, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Trophies to top 15 playersand top 7 teams each section, top 3 unrated in Primary, K-1, and eachreserve section, and top U1500, U1300 (HS), U900, U700 (HS Reserve),U1200, U1000 (JHS), U700, U500 (MS Reserve), U1000, U800 (Elem), U500,U300 (Elem Reserve), U500 (Primary), U200 (Primary Reserve, K-1).Speed playoff if perfect score tie. Free entry to NY State Championship,Labor Day weekend 2014 (Albany), to top player each section. Sched-ule: Late reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2, 5, Sun 9, 12, 3, awards 5:30pm. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2. HR: $129-129, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, reserve by 2/14 or rate may increase.Free parking for overnight guests. 48 hours notice required for room can-cellation. Backup hotel: Courtyard by Marriott, 2 blocks away,518-226-0538. Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD#657633. Online entry: www.chessaction.com, beginning 12/1. Mailentry: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Includename, rating, USCF ID, USCF expiration (non-members enclose dues), sec-tion, school, grade, birth date, address of each player. Checks payable toContinental Chess. $15 per player service charge for refunds. $10extra to switch sections, all substitutions from advance list charged $60.Questions: DirectorAtChess.US (At = @)), 347-201-2269. Bring set,board, clock if possible- none supplied.

North CarolinaChess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!Charlotte Chess ClubCharlotte Chess Club, Skyland Family Restaurant, 4544 South Blvd., Char

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22nd annual KINGS ISLAND OPENMason, Ohio (near Cincinnati) - Ohio’s largest open tournament!

5-round Swiss, November 15-17 or 16-17, 2013

PRIZES $30,000 PROJECTED, $24,000 MINIMUM GUARANTEED

At KINGS ISLAND RESORT, on a 1600-acre wooded setting- VERY LOW ROOM RATES, ONLY $63!

5 rounds, 40/110, SD/30, d10 (2-dayoption, rds 1-2 G/75, d5), Kings IslandResort, 5691 Kings Island Dr (I-71, 6 milesN of I-275), Mason OH 45040. Freeparking.

Prizes $30,000 based on 350 paidentries (re-entries & U1000 count 50%),else proportional; min. 80% each prize.

In 7 sections- you face only those inyour section. Unr will obtain ratings. .

Open: $3000-1500-700-500-300, 1ston tiebreak bonus $200, Under 2300/Unr$1600-800. FIDE, 150 GPP (enhanced).

U2100: $2000-1000-500-400-300.U1900: $2000-1000-500-400-300. U1700: $2000-1000-500-400-300.U1500: $1600-800-400-300-200.U1250: $1200-600-400-300-200.U1000: $700-400-250-150-100.Unrated prize limits: U1000 $200,

U1250 $400, U1500 $600, U1700 $800,U1900 $1000.

Mixed Doubles bonus prizes: bestmale/female 2-player combined scoreamong all sections: $600-400-200. Teammust average under 2200; must register(no extra fee) before both begin rd 2.

Top 6 sections entry fee: $115online at chessaction.com by 11/13, $120phoned by 11/13 (406-896-2038, noquestions), 3-day $118, 2-day $117 mailedby 11/6. $130 at site, or online until 2hours before first game. Re-entry $60, notavailable in Open Section.

Under 1000 Section entry fee: all$60 less than top 6 sections entry fee.

No checks at site, credit cards OK.Ohio Chess Association: Advance

entry fees $5 less to OCA members.Special 1 year USCF dues with

magazine if paid with entry- atchessaction.com, Adult $30, Young Adult$20, Scholastic $15. By mail, phone or atsite, Adult $40, YA $30, Scholastic $20.

3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm,rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 5 pm, Sun 10am & 3:30 pm.

2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9am, rds. Sat 10 am, 1:30 pm & 5 pm, Sun10 am & 3:30 pm.

All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2;Open must commit before rd 2, othersbefore rd 3. Bring sets, boards, clocks ifpossible- none supplied. Chess MagnetSchool Junior Grand Prix points available.

Hotel rates: $63 single or twin, 800-727-3050, 513-398-0115. Reserve by10/29 or rate may increase.

Car rental (recommended for airporttransportation): Avis, 800-331-1600,#D657633, or reserve at chesstour.com.

Entry: chessaction.com or ContinentalChess, PO Box 8482, Pelham NY 12577.$15 service charge for refunds. Advanceentries posted at chessaction.com (onlineentries posted instantly).




lotte, NC 28209. 5-SS, 1 Rd. Per Wednesday evening at 7:45pm. G/90 d5.EF: $4 if CCC Member or $6. CCC Memb. $25. per yr. Info: [email protected], www.charlottechess.com.

A State Championship Event!OCT. 19-20, North Carolina Senior Open4-SS, G/120 d5. Hampton Inn & Suites Shelton Vineyards, 150Charlestowne Dr., Dobson, NC 27017, 336-353-9400. HR: $107/nightchess rate, breakfast included. One open section. $$Gtd: 150-100-50 +trophy; U1600, $100 + trophy. Top NC resident recognized as 2013 NCSenior Champion. EF: $35 until 10/17, $40 at site. USCF membershiprequired. $2 reduction to NCCA members. Mail checks to Bob Mahan, 610N. Main St., Suite 215, Blacksburg, VA 24060. SCHEDULE: Reg. 9:30-10:30Sat, Rds. 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM Sat, 9:00 AM & 2:00 PM Sun. Byes: One1/2-pt bye at registration (irrevocable). All participants must be 50years old by December 31, 2013. Please visit www.seniors.queenci-tychess.com or email [email protected] for more info.

NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 40th Lipkin/Pfefferkorn OpenSee Grand Prix.

NOV. 17, 40th Lipkin/Pfefferkorn Open Scholastic4-SS. G/30 d5. Holiday Inn University, 5790 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. In 3 sections: K-12, K-9, and K-6. Entry Fees: $22 by11/11; $27 at site. Trophies to the top 7 in each section. Medals to therest. Registration: Ends 10 a.m. Rounds: 10:30-12-2:15-3:30. Awardsright after last round is completed. Info: [email protected] or (478)-973-9389. Enter: American Chess Promotions, 3055General Lee Rd., Macon, GA 31204. (or go to PayPal and use the Infoname.) NS. NC.

JAN. 24-26, Land of the Sky XXVIISee Grand Prix.

OhioOCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 1st Annual Wright Brothers OpenSee Grand Prix.

OCT. 18, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2013 (QC)4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30-8:30-9:30-10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC mbr.Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283.

OCT. 25, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2013 (QC)4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30-8:30-9:30-10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC mbr.Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283.

NOV. 1, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2013 (QC)4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30-

8:30-9:30-10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC mbr.Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283.

NOV. 2, Clover Challenge Scholastic/Collegiate Tournament, Colum-busSite 4-H Center, OSU campus. 7 Sections: non-rated K-3, 4-6 & 7-12 (5-SS, G/30 d0); rated U600 & U900 (5-SS, G/30 d5), K-12 Open, &Collegiate/Young Adult (4-SS, G/45 d5). Check in 9-9:30am, round 110am. Trophies to top players & teams each section, medals all others.EF: $24 postmarked by 10/19, $30 after; $6 less for College/YA section& federal lunch program students. Refund less $5 admin fee if w/d bynoon 11/1, no refunds after. Registrations due 10/29, no on-site entries.Mail to: Licking Co 4-H, c/o Tim Beltz, 94 Grant St., Newark, OH 43055.Full details/entry form neilley.com/chess, contact Grant Neilley [email protected], 614-314-1102. NS. W.

NOV. 8, DCC Friday Nite Quick 2013 (QC)4SS, G/24 d5. Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH. Rds.: 7:30-8:30-9:30-10:30. One bye. Prizes based on entries. EF: $10 ($8 DCC mbr.Info: [email protected], 937-461-6283.

NOV. 9, Columbus TornadoSee Grand Prix.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 9, Toledo November SwissOpen, 4SS, Rd. 1 G/75 d5, Rds. 2-4 G/85 d5.The University of Toledo HealthScience Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 Arlington Ave.,Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by11/7, $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20,$100-50, 1st Class A ,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: JamesJagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450.

NOV. 15-17 OR 16-17, 22nd annual Kings Island OpenSee Grand Prix.

NOV. 17, Kings Island Open Blitz (BLZ)4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Kings Island Resort (see Kings IslandOpen). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: $100-50, U2100$60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, no checks. Reg.ends 8:15 pm, rds. 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10. Bye: 1. Blitz rated, but higher of reg-ular or blitz used for pairings & prizes.


Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!DEC. 14, Toledo December SwissOpen, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75 d5, Rnds. 2-4 G/85 d5.The University of ToledoHealth Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Cafe, 3000 ArlingtonAve., Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF:$20 by 12/12, $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: JamesJagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450.

JAN. 24-26 OR 25-26, 37th Cardinal Open, ColumbusSee Grand Prix.

OklahomaOCT. 12-13, 2nd OCF Fall FIDE OpenSee Grand Prix.


OregonNOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 49th Annual American Open(CA-S)See Grand Prix.


PennsylvaniaMaryland Chess Association (MD)See Maryland.

North Penn Chess ClubMain & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. See www.northpennchessclub.org forschedules & info or 215-699-8418.

OCT. 9-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 4th annual Continental Class Cham-pionships (VA)See Grand Prix.OCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open (OH)See Grand Prix.

OCT. 20, Viking Open - in two sections (NJ)See Grand Prix.

OCT. 26, 6th Annual David Elliott Memorial4-SS, G/30 d5. St. Luke’s Church, 417 N. 7th St., Allentown, PA 18102.Prizes ($$ $250 Gtd): 1st $100 + Elliott Cup, 2nd $50 U1800 $100. Play-ers U1400 with 1.5 pts or more receive participation award. EF: $20general ($15 U1600). Registration: Noon to 1:15 PM. Rounds: 1:30-3-4-5 Meet and greet with Elliott family (w/refreshments) 2:30 PM. Playofffor cup (if needed) 6:15 PM. One bye rds. 1-3. See www.freewebs.com/allentowncentercitychessclub. Questions:TD Eric C. Johnson, (610) 433-6518. NS.

Adult Dues Options! >>Free 8-Line Tournament Life Announcements (TLAs)!ACTIVITY MEANS MEMBERS

RUN AN ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT THIS WIN-TER! Each affiliate is entitled to one TLA per month ofup to 8 lines and up to 2 issues of Chess Life, for anytournament between January and March 2014, if noTLA for such an event appeared in 2013, and the TLAis e-mailed by the appropriate deadline. The 8 freelines cannot be applied to longer TLAs.

SPECIAL CATEGORIES QUALIFY FOR FREE TLAS! Each affiliate is entitled to one TLA per month of up to 8lines for events in the following categories, if submittedby e-mail. The free lines cannot be applied to longer TLAs:

SENIOR. For age 50 or above, or a higher minimumage.

UNRATEDS FREE. Any tournament that offers freeentry to unrated players. If your prizes are based onentries, say “paid entries.”

USCF BOOSTER TOURNAMENT. A tournament thatoffers at least two USCF membership renewal prizes, ora quad that offers at least one per section.

CHESS CLUB SPECIAL.A tournament playing only onone or more weekday evenings.

RBO. Open to Under 1200/Unr or Under 1000/Unr.Tournament name must include “Rated BeginnersOpen” or “RBO.”

BLITZ. Time control of Game/5. TLAs such as “USCF-ratedBlitz every Friday 7 pm” are accepted.

COLLEGIATE.A tournament limited to college students.

JUNIOR. For age 20/below (age 20 must be eligible).

NON-SCHOLASTIC WITH SCHOLASTIC. A tour-nament for all ages held concurrent (same location)with a scholastic tournament that in its previousyear drew at least 50 players. We encourage organ-izers of scholastics to hold open or collegiate eventson the side.

SPECIAL RATES FOR CLUB ADS. Up to 5 lines $180per year, $100 for 6 months for unchanged club ads in theTLA section. Announce meeting dates & times, activities,contact info, etc.

USCF DISCUSSION GROUPS. See www.uschess.org/forums for four groups: Tournament Organization,Chess Club Organization, Tournament Direction, USCFIssues.

N E W F R E E T L A C A T E G O R I E S A D D E D !

Ages 21-24 dues lower than Adult dues!The membership category once called “Youth” has beenrenamed “Young Adult,” and eligibility has changed fromunder 21 to under 25. Annual dues for this category areonly $33 with paper Chess Life or $26 with the onlineversion!

One-year membership withChess Life : Only $46 for Premium Membership, which includes acopy of Chess Life every month. Regular Membershipsare available for $40 and give online-only access toChess Life and a mailed Tournament Life Newsletter(bi-monthly). (Note to affiliates: If you collect a $46 mem-bership, you may submit it online to USCF for $43.)



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OCT. 27, 2013 PA State Game/45 ChampionshipSee Grand Prix.


NOV. 2, W.Chester 1st Sat. QuadsOur 24th year! 3RR, 40/75, sd/30 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S.Walnut St., West Chester, PA 19382. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am;Rds.: 9:30, 1, 4:30. Info:[email protected].

NOV. 3, PCL November Quick Quads (QC)3RR, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd.,Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11-11:15am.Info: [email protected], 412-908-0286. W.

NOV. 3, Sleep late Open - in two sections (NJ)See Grand Prix.

NOV. 9, MasterMinds CC Swiss/QuadsBlair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., Philadelphia, PA. Quads: 3RR,40/75 SD/30 d5. EF: $20 cash; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg. ends 9AM Rd. 19:30AM then asap. Scholastic: 4SS, K-12 G/40 d5, EF $5 rec’d by Thurs.before, $15 on site. Reg. ends 9:30am. Rd. 1 10AM then asap. Mail Ent:payable to MasterMinds CC, 36 E. Hortter St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. Info:mastermindschess.org or [email protected].

NOV. 16, 12th Annual Horizons for Youth Scholastic Fall Chess5SS, G/30 d5. Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Rd.,Main Campus, College Center Building, Bethlehem, PA 18020. Reg.: 7:30-8:45am. Rds.: 9:30, 11, 12:30, 2, 3:30. Rated Section Age 18 and under.Non-Rated Sections ages 14 and under and all 5 rounds done by 3pm. EF:$30 postmarked by November 15th, $35 later & on site. Prizes: Rated-Trophies-1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, UNR.Non-Rated Trophies b/o age. For rated section, please bring chess equip-ment. Random draw prizes between rounds. Sudden death, if necessaryfor 1st-4th - G/10, tie breaks determines color and clock placement. Ent:Online registration only: www.northampton.edu/Community-Pro-grams/Horizons-For-Youth/Special-Events-and-Partnerships.htm or callHorizons for Youth at 610-861-4120 for assistance. Info: Jane 610-861-4120, Scott Zrinski (TD), [email protected] or Bruce Davis (ChiefTD), [email protected].

NOV. 23, 2013 PA State Game/15 Championship (QC)See Grand Prix.

NOV. 24, Somerset Open - in two sections (NJ)See Grand Prix.


NOV. 29-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 44th annual National ChessCongressSee Grand Prix.

DEC. 1, National Chess Congress Blitz (BLZ)4SS, G/5 d0, double round, 8 games. Loews Philadelphia Hotel (seeNational Chess Congress). Prizes $300 based on 20 entries, else in pro-portion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at siteonly, no checks. Reg. ends 8:15 pm, rds. 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10. Bye: 1. Blitz rated,but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes.

DEC. 8, PCL December Quick Quads (QC)3RR, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd.,Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11-11:15am.Info: [email protected], 412-908-0286. W.


DEC. 29, Chessmas Open - in two sections (NJ)See Grand Prix.

JAN. 17-20, 18-20 OR 19-20, 46th annual Liberty Bell OpenSee Grand Prix.



Rhode IslandJAN. 10-12 OR 11-12, 2nd annual Boston Chess Congress (MA)See Grand Prix.


South CarolinaOCT. 18-20 OR 19-20, 74th S.C. ChampionshipsSee Grand Prix.

TennesseeOCT. 11-13 OR 12-13, 1st Annual Wright Brothers Open (OH)See Grand Prix.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 12-13, Shelby County Go National Chess Day!Separate Open & Scholastic tournaments. Site: University of Memphis,University Center, 499 University Dr., Memphis, TN 38111. OPEN: 5/SS,G/90 d5, Reg. 9:30-9:50, Rds. Sat. 10-1:30-5, Sun.11-2:30, EF-$25 by10/11, $30 on site; One section with class prizes, $300 GTD: $100-70-40 (U1500- $60-30). SCHOLASTIC: Saturday ONLY, 4/SS, G/30 d5, Reg.11-11:45, Rd. 1 at 12noon, rest ASAP. Scholastic Sections: U1200, U600,Unrated. EF-$15 by 10/11, $20 on site; Trophies to top 3 each section, Spe-cial gift for all scholastic players! Enter online at http://shelbycountychess.blogspot.com/or mail to SCC, 1614 Vance Ave., Memphis, TN 38104.NOTE:This replaces: 3rd Annual National Chess Day Extravaganza (BLZ),Oct. 12.



NOV. 23-24, 54th Mid-South OpenSee Grand Prix.

TexasChess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!OCT. 12-13, Dallas Amateur and Novice5SS, G/90 with 30 second increment. Dallas CC, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr.Ste C, Richardson, TX 75080. EF: $30 ($25 Jr/Sr/Hcap), plus $10 non-DCCmbr fee if applicable. $$ Prizes based on entries 60 % returned. Amateur:Open to U1800. Novice: Open to U1400 and unrated. Reg.: 9:45-10:15am.Rds.: 10:45-3:10-7:16, 10:45-3:10. Two half-point Byes if requestedbefore rd. 2 (and if requested before receiving a full point bye,) with-drawals and last round zero point byes are not eligible for prizes. Ent:Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley,TX 76036. Info: 214-632-9000, [email protected], www.dallaschess.com. NS. NC.

OCT. 12-13, Dallas OpenSee Grand Prix.

OCT. 19, Many Springs Open 58North Richland Hills Public Library, 9015 Grand Ave., North RichlandHills, TX 76180. 3 Round Swiss, G/60 d5. EF: $20, 65% of EF returned asprizes. Sections to be determined by participation. Registration on-site8:45-8:55. First Round 9:15AM, Second Round 12:15PM, Third Round

2:30PM. Additional information: Tom Crane at either 817-296-4287,[email protected] or www.tarrantcountychessclub.org/

OCT. 25-27 OR 26-27, Dallas AbsoluteSee Grand Prix.

NOV. 2, Scholastic Turkey Tournament5SS, G/30 d0. Sloan Creek Intermediate School, 440 Country Club Rd.,Fairview, TX 75069. EF: $20 if postmarked by 10/25/13, $50 after. On site($50). Reg.: 8:00-8:30 AM. R1 at 9:00 AM, all others ASAP. For completedetails/registration form go to www.LovejoyChess.org. Checks payableto: Sloan Creek Chess. Sections: Primary PreK-3rd U200; Primary PreK-3rd U600; Primary PreK-3rd Open; 4th–8th Grades U300, 4th–8th GradesU500, 4th-8th Grades U800; 4th-8th Grades Open; 9th-12th GradesOpen. Each section receives 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th place individual tro-phies & 6th place receives frozen turkey. 1st & 2nd place team trophiesin each section. Side events, food and fun! More info call: Debbie 972-658-8708.

Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!NOV. 7, 14, 21, 26*, Center64 Thursday Night Swiss4-SS, G/120 d5. Center64 CC, 3201 Hillcroft St. #2E, Houston, TX 77057.2nd floor Rich Hill Shopping Plaza at SE corner of Hillcroft & RichmondAve. EF: $25 + $7 reg. fee for non-members. Prizes: 40% of EF. Reg.:on site 6:15-6:45 pm, or call 281-698-0068 or email [email protected].: 7pm each Thursday. *Note that 4th round is Tuesday to accommo-date Thanksgiving.

NOV. 22-24 OR 23-24, 1st Annual Holiday OpenSee Grand Prix.


NOV. 28-DEC. 1 OR NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 2013 DCC Fide Open XSee Grand Prix.


DEC. 27-30, 2013 Pan American Intercollegiate Chess Champi-onshipSee Nationals.

UtahOCT. 17&31, Riverton Dual Rated3-SS, G/25 d5. Johnson Garage, 1836 W. 12050 S., Riverton, UT 84065.1st =Book. EF: $5. Reg.: 6:45 Rds.: 7pm-8pm-9pm. [email protected]. Allan Johnson 801-446-4231 also Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Jan.23.

VermontOCT. 26-27, 2013 Vermont OpenSee Grand Prix.


VirginiaArlington Chess Club’s Friday Action3SS, G/30 d5. Held 1/month. For dates go to: www.arlingtonchessclub.com. 80% returned as prizes (b/entries). Reg.: 7-8pm. Rd. 1: 8:15pm.EF: $15 ($10 for members), cash only. Arlington Forest United MethodistChurch, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA. Info only: [email protected].

BLZ: Blitz rated .

QC: Quick Chess events .

$$Gtd: Guaranteed prizes.

$$b/x: Based-on prizes, x = number of entries needed to pay full prize fund. At least 50% of the advertised prize fund of $501 or more must be awarded.

Bye: Indicates which rounds playerswho find it inconvenient to playmay take 1⁄2-point byes instead. For example, Bye 1-3 means 1⁄2-point byes are available in Rounds 1 through 3.

CC: Chess club.

EF: Entry fee.

Ent: Where to mail entries.

FIDE: Results submitted to FIDE for pos-sible rating.

G/: Game in. For instance, G/75means each side has 75 minutesfor the entire game.

GPP: Grand Prix Points available.

HR: Hotel rates. For example, 60-65-70-75 means $60 single, $65 twin,$70/3 in room, $75/4 in room.

JGP: Junior Grand Prix.

Memb. Membership required; cost follows.

req’d: Usually refers to state affiliate.

Open: A section open to all. Often hasvery strong players, but some eligible for lower sections canplay for the learning experience.

Quad: 4-player round robin sections;similar strength players.

RBO: Rated Beginner’s Open.

Rds: Rounds; scheduled game timesfollow. For example, 11-5, 9-3means games begin 11 a.m. & 5p.m. on the first day, 9 a.m. & 3 p.m. on the second day.

Reg: Registration at site.

RR: Round robin (preceded by numberof rounds).

SD/: Sudden-death time control (timefor rest of game follows). Forexample, 30/90, SD/1 means each player must make 30 movesin 90 minutes, then complete therest of the game in an hour.

SS: Swiss-System pairings (preceded by number of rounds).

T/Dx: Time delay, x = number of seconds.Unr: Unrated.

W: Site is accessible to wheelchairs.

WEB: Tournaments that will use a player’s online rating.

All tournaments are non-smoking with no computers allowed unless otherwise advertised by S and/or C(see below for explanations).TOURNAMENT LIFE

ABBREVIATIONS & TERMS



Arlington Chess Club Ladder (Held Every Friday)30/90, SD/1 d5. Monthly Prize: $50. Must join club to play. Yearly dues:$50 adults, $40 for age 65+ or U18. Cash or check. Reg.: 7-8pm; noadvance entries. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arling-ton Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203. Info only: [email protected]. W, NS.(If 4 rounds/games played in that one month they qualify for ChessMagnet School JGP.)

VA Chess Federation TournamentsScholastic and Adult tournaments every month from Sept to May, seewww.vachess.org and www.vschess.org.

Maryland Chess Association (MD)See Maryland.

OCT. 9-14, 11-14 OR 12-14, 4th annual Continental Class Cham-pionshipsSee Grand Prix.

OCT. 12-14, 54th Annual U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess Champi-onshipSee Nationals.

OCT. 19, Arlington Chess Club’s Saturday Action-PlusSee Grand Prix.

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Problem I. 45. Qg8+ Kh6 46. e4! threatens Qxh7mate. (Not 46. Qxh7+?? Qxh7.) Problem II. 33. ...Rxb5! 34. cxb5 Rc8! and ... Qa1 mate. Problem III.64. Qa1+! Kb8 65. Qa5 puts Black in Zugzwang, e.g.65. ... Rh7 66. Qb4+ Ka7 67. Qa3+ Kb8 68. Qb3+Ka7 69. Qa2+ Kb8 70. Qb1+ Kc8 71. Qxh7. ProblemIV. 27. Rxg6! threatens 28. Qh5+ and 29. Qh7 mate.Black resigned after 27. ... Rh4 28. Ne6!. ProblemV. Don’t take credit for 39. Rxg7! Rxg7 40. Rf7 unlessyou also saw that 40. ... Qc1+ 41. Kh2 Qc7! (42. Qxc7Rxf7) is defeated by 42. Rf8+!. Problem VI. Goodis 22. ... Nxh2 or 22. ... Nxg3 23. hxg3 Qxe6. Butfastest is 22. ... Rxe6! 23. dxe6 Ng5, which threatens... Nh3 mate. Black won after 24. f3 Nh3+ 25. Kh1Nhf2+ 26. Kg1 Nxe3 27. Qc3 Nfxd1 28. Bxd1Nxf1.

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Problem I. Trapping: White’s f3-knight is lostafter 1. ... g4. Problem II. Driving off:White losesa knight after 1. ... b4. Problem III. Undermin-ing: Black breaks through with 1. ... Nxb2.Problem IV. Trapping: Black wins a knight by 1.... b5. Problem V. Simplification: Black comesout ahead with 1. ... Qxg1+ 2. Bxg1 Rxg1+ 3. Kf2(or 3. Ke2 or 3. Kd2) 3. ... Rg2+. Problem VI. Fork:Black scores with 1. ... Qxd2+ 2. Kxd2 Nb3+.

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Solution: 1. Rd2! Rf8 2. Kc2!! Rhg8 3. Kb2Mutual Zugzwang is the best setup for bothsides. 3. ... h6 4. h3! h5 5. h4 Rh8 The Blackrooks can’t be let loose. 6. Ka2! Rhg8 7. Ra7!Rf4 8. Rb2 Rd4 9. Rb8+ Rd8 10. Rxd8+Kxd8 11. Ra8+ wins.

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Problem I. 1. a8=Q+ Kf7 2. Qf3+ Bf5 (The othertries lose even quicker 2. ... Ke7 3. Qf6+ Ke8 4.Ng7+; 2. ... Ke6 3. Qb3+; 2. ... Ke8 3. Nf6+.) 3.Qxf5+ Ke7 4. Qc5+ Kf7 (No better is 4. ... Kd8 5.Qa5+ Ke7 6. Qc7+ Kf8.) 5. Qc7+ Kf8 6. Qd8+ Kf7

7. Qd7+ Kf8 8. Nf4 (Not quite effective is 8. Nf6?Qg6+ 9. Kxg6 stalemate or 8. Ng7 Qh7+ 9. Kxh7 stale-mate.) 8. ... Qh8+ (8. ... Qf7 9. Ng6+ Kg8 10. Qd8+)9. Kg6 Qg8+ 10. Kf6 (Of course 10. Kf5 allows Qf7+forcing a trade of queens.) 10. ... Qh8+ 11. Kf5 Qc3(No better are 11. ... Kg8 12. Kg6; 11. ... Qh6 12. Ng6+Kg8 13. Qe8+ Kg7 14. Qf8+ Kh7 15. Qh8 mate.) 12.Ne6+ Kg8 13. Qe8+ Kh7 14. Ng5+ The chase isover, the mate is near. Problem II. 1. e7 (1. g7 Rg32. e7 Bh5 3. Rg6!? This idea is known as a Novotny.3. ... Rxg6! [White wins after 3. ... Bxg6? 4. Kf2.] 4.e8=Q Rf6+ 5. Ke1 [It is an immediate draw after 5.Kg1 Bxe8 6. g8=Q Rg6+.] 5. ... Bxe8 6. g8=Q Bd7!and White cannot pick off one of the black pieces.)1. ... Re3 (1. ... Rf3+ 2. Ke1! Re3+ 3. Kxd1 Rxe7 4.Rc5! [4. Rf6? Re5! 5. g7 Rg5 6. Rf7+ Kb6 7. Ke2 Kc68. Kf3 Kd6 9. Kf4 Ke6! is equal.] 4. ... Kb6 5. Rg5 Rg76. Ke2 Kc6 7. Kf3 Kd6 8. Kg4 Ke7 9. Kh5 Kf6 10.Kh6+- wins) 2. g7 Bb3 3. Rc7+ (Black draws after3. Re6? Rxe6 [3. ... Bxe6? 4. Kf2 wins] 4. g8=QBc4+! 5. Kf2 Re2+ 6. Kf3 Bxg8 7. Kxe2 Bf7.) 3. ... Ka6(3. ... Kb6 4. Rc3! wins) 4. Kf2 gaining a decisivetempo 4. ... Re4 5. Rc6+ Ka5 6. Re6 Rxe6 7. g8=QRf6+ 8. Kg1! (White must avoid the e-file 8. Ke3?Bxg8 9. e8=Q Re6+ drawing.) 8. ... Bxg8 9. e8=QBe6 10. Qd8+ wins. It is a tricky endgame with the-matic tries.

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oing into this game I was near themiddle of the pack at the 2012 U.S.Cadet Championship. My task was

clear: I needed to win to have any chanceat first place. My opponent had lost a fewgames and was looking for a win, so Iknew it would be an exciting game. I playeda risky opening, trying to create complica-tions that might give me a chance tooutplay my opponent. However, my kinggrew weak and my opponent brought mostof his army into the attack.

While most of the action had taken placeon the kingside, I managed to save myselfby looking at the entire board and remem-bering that every chessboard has 64available squares and two kings—either ofwhich can be checkmated. The move Iplayed has left a lasting impression withme of how quickly the action on the boardcan shift and I consider it the best moveI’ve ever played.

A simple pawn pushJames Black (2318)Michael Bodek (2396)2012 U.S. Cadet Championship (6), Rockville, Maryland, 07/23/2012

At first glance this position looks verydifficult for Black. I am faced with a dan-gerous attack, and my opponent isthreatening e6-e7 which cuts off my king’sescape route. Also Qxh7+ and exf7+ bothlook dangerous. However, as dangerous asthese threats look, it is relatively superfi-cial, as it will take White at least one moretempo to generate mating threats. Since Iam not threatened with immediate check-mate, I have enough time to play:


G

MICHAEL BODEK2012 U.S. CADET CHAMPION

MY BEST MOVE

“ ... I managed to save myself by looking at the entire board and remembering that every chessboard has 64

available squares and two kings—either of which can be checkmated.”

23. ... b6!! Unleashing the latent power of my

bishop with a fury. All of a sudden it goesfrom a useless piece to a deadly attacker.White no longer has the time to play e7 asI am threatening checkmate in two: 24. ...Ba6+ 25. Ke1 Qd2 mate. So White mustcontinue checking, but the checks don’tlead to a mate. 23. ... Bxe6 24. Bxe6 fxe625. Qxh7+ Kf8 26. Rg3 Nf7 27. Qg8+ Ke728. Rc7+ Kd6 29. Qxf7 is not as strong.

24. exf7+ No better is 24. Qxh7+ Kf8 25. Qh8+ Ke7

26. Rc7+ Bd7 27. Qg7 (Also quite strong is

27. ... Rac8.) 27. ... Rg8 28. Qh6 fxe6 29.Qh7+ Kd6.

24. ... Kf8 25. Qh6+ Ke7 26. f8=Q+ Rxf8 27.Qg7+ Ke8 28. Ba4+Desperation, but what else can White

try?

28. ... Qxa4 29. Rxh7 Qd7 This defends against all mate threats.

30. Qh6 Nf7 The rest is trivial:

31. Qf4 Qd6 32. Qf3 Qd4 33. Qe2 Bd7 34. g3Rc8 35. Rd1 Qc4, White resigned. PH

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