OCT. 5   Princeton Day School Chess Tournament
Note entry fee increase. 650 The Great Road, Princeton. MORNING SECTIONS: 3 rds. G/55 d5, Sections for OVER 1000 rated players begin at 10:30 and must preregister: NEAR MASTERS (players K-12 OVER 1400), FUTURE MASTERS (players K-12 1200-1400), CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200). AFTERNOON SECTIONS: 4 rds. G/25 d5, Beginning at 12:20 (round times will be accelerated if possible): OPEN (Players K-12 U-1000), RESERVE (K-12 U- 800), NOVICE II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I (unrated K-8), K-1 (unrated), NO SCORE K-1 (novice). Plaques to top 3 school teams under 1000, top 8 in each section under 1000, and to top 6 in each section over 1000. Medals to all players. Pre-registration online, $40 paid at the door. Info and online registration at https://www.pds.org/school-life/chess-tournaments. On-site 11-12 noon $50. Pizza bar will be open. Inquiries to Jairo or Bonnie at chessteach2@gmail.com

OCT. 5   ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:15 PM at the day of the tournament or on-line: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments. Entry Fee: $25 (check or cash) or $28 (on-line). Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@icanj.net for more information.

OCT. 6   Westfield G/50 Octos
3-SS. G/45 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $30, $25 members. Register: 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Those registering before 11:50, or lined-up to do so, will be charged $5 less! Prizes, per 8-player section: $60-40-20. Rounds: 12:15, 2:10, 4:05 p.m. Info: westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html, westfieldchessclub@gmail.com

OCT. 6   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championship in 5 Sections
4SS. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. All players with 2.5 points or more will receive a trophy! USCF Memb Req'd For Sections 3, 4 AND 5. For info, call 201-797-0330, email chessdirector@icanj.net or visit icanj.net. ADV EF (pmk by Sep 30th) $35 At Site $40 Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. In 5 Sections: Section 1 Junior Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 2nd grade. Rds.: First Round 10:15 AM then ASAP. Section 2 Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 4th grade. Rds.: First Round 10:00 AM then ASAP. Section 3 G/45 d5 U800: Open to players rated below 800 and unrated players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 4 G/45 d5 U1200: Open to players rated below 1200 and unrated players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 5 G/60 d5 U1400: Open to All Ages rated below 1400 or unrated. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00, 4:30 PM. Enter online at: http://www.icanj.net/chess_class_in_nj/ica_chess_tournaments/ or mail checks to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to International Chess Academy. W.

OCT. 6   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids and Quads October 06th 2019   Web Listing

OCT. 6   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA U1600 Championship
4SS, G/60 d5. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open to all ages with rating below 1600. Prize Fund ($$ b/25) 1st - 3rd $200, $150, $100, TU1400 $50, TU1200 $50, Call 201-797-0330, email chessdirector@icanj.net or visit icanj.net for more info. ADV EF (pmk by Sep 30th) $40. At Site $45 Reg ends 1/2 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. Enter online at: http://www.icanj.net/chess_class_in_nj/ica_chess_tournaments or mail to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to International Chess Academy. W.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
OCT. 6   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
4SS, G/61 d5. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open to All Ages With Rating above 1400. Prize Fund ($$b/40) 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 before the start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By Sep 30th) $45, AT Site $50. GMs Free Entry. For info, call 201-797-0330, email chessdirector@icanj.net or visit icanj.net. Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. Enter online at http://www.icanj.net/chess_class_in_nj/ica_chess_tournaments/ or mail information to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to International Chess Academy. W.

OCT. 6   Rahway Y Sunday Tournament   Web Listing

SEP. 28   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids and Quads September 28th 2019   Web Listing

SEPT. 28   ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:15 PM at the day of the tournament or on-line: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments. Entry Fee: $25 (check or cash) or $28 (on-line). Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@icanj.net for more information.

SEPT. 28   Hamilton Chess Club Quads
3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave., Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. More information: hamiltonchessclub.com or 609-758-2326 leave message or text 609-351-2437. W.

SEP. 28   Rahway Y Saturday Tournament   Web Listing

SEP. 29   September Scholastic Chess   Web Listing

SEPT. 29   Westfield G/45 Quads
3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $30, $25 members. Registration: 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Those registering before 11:50, or lined-up to do so, will be charged $5 less! Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Rounds: 12:15, 2:00, 3:45 p.m. Info: westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html, westfieldchessclub@gmail.com

SEP. 29   Rahway Y Sunday Tournament   Web Listing

SEP. 14   Rahway Y $5 Quads   Web Listing

SEP. 14   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids and Quads September 14th 2019   Web Listing

SEPT. 14   ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:15 PM at the day of the tournament or on-line: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments. Entry Fee: $25 (check or cash) or $28 (on-line). Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@icanj.net for more information.

SEP. 14   Amazing Chess of Edison NJ Rated Quads   Web Listing

SEPT. 14   108th Central Jersey Chess Tournament
Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 4 rated sections, each K-12, 4 rds., G/25 d5: Open (1100+), U1100, U800, U500. 2 unrated sections, 4 rds. Intermediate (K-8), Beginners (K-2). Trophies to 1st-3rd and top school/club team per section, medals to all! $40 pre-reg online by 9/12, $50 on-site 1:15-1:45. Rd. 1 at 2pm. newjerseychess@gmail.com, www.njchess.com

SEPT. 15   Don Carrelli Memorial Grand Prix
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
4-SS. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. 3 Sections: Open, U1800, U1200. Open Section: EF: $45, $35 members, GM free (-$30 from prize). Prize Fund: $1200 b/40 paid section entries. 75% guaranteed. Prizes: $300-250-200. U2400 $150, U2200 $125, U2000 $100, Top Age 55+ $75. U1800 Section: EF $30, $25 members. Prizes, b/30: $120-100-80, U1600 $60, U1400 $50. U1200 Section: EF $30, $25 members. Prizes, b/30: $120-100-80, U1000 $60, U800 $50. Register: 10:30-11:20 a.m. Those registering before 11:00, or lined-up to do so, will be charged $5 less! Rounds: 11:30 a.m., 1:15, 3:00, 4:45 p.m. Byes: 1 per player allowed. Must declare before round 3. Info: westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html, westfieldchessclub@gmail.com

SEP. 15   Ewing Free September Matches   Web Listing

SEP. 15   Rahway Y Sunday Tournament   Web Listing

SEP. 15   CK&Q Chess for Charity   Web Listing

SEP. 7   Rahway Y $5 Quads   Web Listing

SEPT. 7   ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:15 PM at the day of the tournament or on-line: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments. Entry Fee: $25 (check or cash) or $28 (on-line). Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@icanj.net for more information.

SEP. 8   FCA Sunday Trophy Quads   Web Listing

SEP. 8   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids and Quads September 08th 2019   Web Listing

SEPT. 8   Westfield G/50 Quads
3-RR. G/45 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $30, $25 members. Register: 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Those registering before 11:50, or lined-up to do so, will be charged $5 less! Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Rounds: 12:15, 2:10, 4:05 p.m. Info: westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html, westfieldchessclub@gmail.com

SEP. 8   Rahway Y Sunday Tournament   Web Listing

AUG. 31   New Jersey Scholastic K-8 Championship
5-SS, G/30 d5. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJChess. Free parking, public transportation to NYC, Phil. walking distance, 30 restaurants, shops and parks within 5 minute stroll. In three sections:Under 1200, Under 900, Under 600. Trophies to Top Ten in each section. Registration: Saturday, August 31st, 11 am - 12 noon. Rounds: 12:30 pm, then ASAP. EF: $30 if postmarked by August 25th. $40 cash at site. $32 online at njscf.org until midnight 8/30. One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested with entry fee. August Rating Supplement used. Entries: to Hal Sprechman, 66 Cromwell Lane, Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries must include section, name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number, and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. Questions to halsprechman@gmail.com, phone: (732) 259-3881. W.

AUG. 31   Amazing Chess Edison NJ Saturday Quads   Web Listing

AUG. 31   S.T.E.M. Academy of Edison NJ Saturday Quads   Web Listing

A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
AUG. 31-SEPT. 2 OR SEPT. 1-2   72nd Annual New Jersey Open Championship - Over $$$10,000 $$$ in Prizes - Guaranteed!!
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80
6-SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10. Headquarters Plaza Hyatt, 3 Headquarters Plaza, Morristown, NJ 07960. (973) 898-9100. A luxury hotel including spa. Free parking for day visitors. For chess rate ($129/night) use https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/MORRM/G-NJC6 for online reservations. Please register by 8/15. Short walk to train station with service to New York and Philadelphia (via Newark). 5 minute walk to many restaurants and shopping. EF: $78 if received by 8/28, $80 online at njscf.org until midnight 8/30,$90 onsite. In 3 sections, Open Section, Under 1800, Under 1600. With 3 day and 2 day schedules. Prizes: Open: $1400, $1100, $900, $700, $600, Class Prizes: 2200 - 2399: $500, $300, $100; 2000 - 2199: $500, $300, $100; U2000: $500, $300 100; Class Prize: Top Senior (55+): 200; Trophy to NJ Champion. Under 1800 Section: $500, $300, $100, Class Prizes: Top Senior (55+): 200. Under 1600 Section: $500, $300, $100, Class Prizes: Top Senior (55+): 200, Top D, E & F: $200. $100 prize for best Open section game. $100 prize for best game in either Under 1800 or Under 1600 section. All sections get these trophies: Top 3, Top Senior over 55, Top under age 16, Top under age 13. Unrated may win first place in Open section only. 3 day registration at hotel: 9:00am-11:00am 8/31. 2 day reg at hotel: Sunday, 9/1 9-10 am. Rounds: 3 day Saturday 12:00 & 6:30 pm, Sunday 11 am & 6 pm, Monday 9 am & 3:30 pm. Rounds: 2 day 1-2-3(G/60 d5) Sunday 10:30 am, 12:45 pm and 3:00 pm. 3 Day and 2 Day schedules merge in round 4. All Prizes Guaranteed. Email: halsprechman@gmail.com Phone: (732) 259-3881. Mail checks made payable to NJSCF to: Hal Sprechman, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries should include name, USCF ID and expirations, mailing address, email address, phone, section and schedule desired and entry fee.

MAY   JUNE   AUGUST   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER   NOVEMBER   DECEMBER   JANUARY  

SEP. 1   17th Annual Holly Heisman Memorial   Web Listing

SEP. 1   Rahway Y Sunday Tournament   Web Listing
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AUG. 23-25 OR 24-25   51st annual Atlantic Open   VIRGINIA
See Grand Prix.

AUG. 24   Rahway Y $5 Quads   Web Listing

AUG. 24   Cherry Hill August Quads   Web Listing

AUG. 24   ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:15 PM at the day of the tournament or on-line: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments. Entry Fee: $25 (check or cash) or $28 (on-line). Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@icanj.net for more information.

AUG. 24   Hamilton Chess Club Quads
3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave., Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. More information: hamiltonchessclub.com or 609-758-2326 leave message or text 609-351-2437. W.

AUG. 24   S.T.E.M. Academy of Edison NJ Saturday Quads   Web Listing

AUG. 24   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids and Quads August 24th 2019   Web Listing

AUG. 25   Westfield $5 Quads
3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $5. Register: 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Prizes: None. Rounds: 12:15, 2:00, 3:45 p.m. Info: westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html, westfieldchessclub@gmail.com

AUG. 25   FCA Sunday G/60 Quads   Web Listing

AUG. 25   Rahway Y Sunday Tournament   Web Listing

AUG. 16   FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania   Web Listing

AUG. 16-18 OR 17-18   Potomac Open   MARYLAND
See Grand Prix.

AUG. 17   Rahway Y $5 Quads   Web Listing

AUG. 17   ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:15 PM at the day of the tournament or on-line: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments. Entry Fee: $25 (check or cash) or $28 (on-line). Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@icanj.net for more information.

AUG. 18   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids and Quads August 18th 2019   Web Listing

AUG. 18   Rahway Y Sunday Tournament   Web Listing

AUG. 18   Westfield G/60 Quads
3-RR. G/55 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $30, $25 members. Register: 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Those registering before 11:50, or lined-up to do so, will be charged $5 less! Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Rounds: 12:15, 2:30, 4:45 p.m. Info: westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html, westfieldchessclub@gmail.com

AUG. 10   Rahway Y $5 Quads   Web Listing

AUG. 10   ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:15 PM at the day of the tournament or on-line: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments. Entry Fee: $25 (check or cash) or $28 (on-line). Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@icanj.net for more information.

AUG. 10   S.T.E.M. Academy of Edison NJ Saturday Quads   Web Listing

AUG. 10   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids and Quads August 10th 2019   Web Listing

AUG. 11   FCA 2 Person Team Championship   Web Listing

AUG. 11   Westfield G/50 Quads
3-RR. G/45 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $30, $25 members. Register: 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Those registering before 11:50, or lined-up to do so, will be charged $5 less! Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Rounds: 12:15, 2:10, 4:05 p.m. Info: westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html, westfieldchessclub@gmail.com

AUG. 11   ICA Over 1400 Summer Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
4SS, G/60 d5. International Chess Academy, 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ 07452. Open to All Ages With Rating above 1400. Prize Fund ($$b/40) 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100. Best Under 13 Years Old $100, Best Over 55 Years Old $100. Reg ends at 9:30 AM. Only one 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before the start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By Aug 6th) $45, AT Site $50. GMs Free Entry. For info, call 201 797-0330, email chessdirector@icanj.net Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 10AM, 12:15 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM. Enter online at http://www.icanj.net/chess_class_in_nj/ica_chess_tournaments/ or mail check and information to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to International Chess Academy. W.

AUG. 11   Rahway Y Sunday Tournament   Web Listing

AUG. 3   Rahway Y $5 Quads   Web Listing

AUG. 3   107th Central Jersey Chess Tournament
Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 4 rated sections, each K-12, 4 rds., G/25 d5: Open (1100+), U1100, U800, U500. 2 unrated sections, 4 rds. Intermediate (K-8), Beginners (K-2). Trophies to 1st-3rd and top school/club team per section, medals to all! $40 pre-reg online by 8/1, $50 on-site 1:15-1:45. Rd. 1 at 2pm. newjerseychess@gmail.com, www.njchess.com

AUG. 3   ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:15 PM at the day of the tournament or on-line: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments. Entry Fee: $25 (check or cash) or $28 (on-line). Rounds: 1:30 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@icanj.net for more information.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
AUG. 3-4   Adults Only FIDE Swiss
4 Round G/90 + 30 seconds per move. Guaranteed $1,000 Prize Fund!! 4SS, G/90;+30 seconds per move. Dean of Chess Academy, 3322 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. Open to all players 18 and over; GTD$ $250-$200-$150-$100, U2300: $100, U2100: $100, Over 50: $100. EF: Pre-entry $45, Entries postmarked by 7/20 to Dean of Chess Academy, 3322 Route 22 West, Branchburg, NJ 08876 or enter online at www.deanofchess.com. Onsite: $55. IMs and GMs free, early entry fee deducted from prize. USCF ratings used for pairings and prizes. One 1/2 point bye if requested before start of round 2. Registration: 10:00-10:45am. Rounds: Sat and Sun 11,4, FIDE.

AUG. 4   Westfield G/45 Quads
3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $30, $25 members. Register: 11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Those registering before 11:50, or lined-up to do so, will be charged $5 less! Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Rounds: 12:15, 2:00, 3:45 p.m. Info: westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html, westfieldchessclub@gmail.com

AUG. 4   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids and Quads August 04th 2019   Web Listing

AUG. 4   Rahway Y Sunday Tournament   Web Listing

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