MAR. 4   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
A State Championship Event!
MAR. 4-5   New Jersey High School Chess Championship
5SS, G/90 d5. Union County Vocational-Technical School, 1776 Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. 3 sections: Varsity Championship (9-12): 5 player teams with one alternate allowed. Coaches set order by player strength. Order must not be changed. Team avg. based on top 5 highest ratings. Trophies to top 10 NJ teams. Trophies for top three players, boards 1-5. Rds.: Sat. 10-2-6, Sun. 10-2. EF: $150-/team before 3/2. $185/team at site. $5 per change on site. Junior Varsity (9-12): 4 player teams with one alternate allowed. Team avg. based on top 4 highest ratings. Trophies to top 10 NJ teams. Trophies for top 3 players, boards 1-4. Rds.: Sat. 10-2-6, Sun. 10-2. EF: $120/team before 2/25, $150/team on site. $5 per change on site. Booster (K-12): Trophies to top 15 individuals. Rds.: Sat. 10-2-6, Sun 10-2. Top 4 scores constitute team score. EF: $30 before 2/25, $40 at site. All: USCF memb. required. Reg.: Sat. 8-9:00am. After 9:00am, 1/2 Point bye for round one. Ent: Noreen Davisson, c/o Dean of Chess Academy, 3322 Route 22 West, Suite 1501, Branchburg, NJ 08876. Entries must include name, grade, school, date of birth, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. Email inquiries: Noreen@deanofchess.com.

MAR. 5   Children’s Chess - First Sunday Quads
3-RR, G/35 d0. NJ Children's Chess School, 862 DeGraw Ave., Newark, NJ 07104. Rds.: 3-4:15-5:30. EF: $25, free to members. Prizes: Trophies to ALL. Reg.: 2-2:50. Info: Arkady Geller chesscamp1@yahoo.com, Website: kidschesscamp.com, 973-483-7927.

MAR. 5   Westfield G/45 Quads
3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-2:05 p.m. Rounds: 2:15, 4:00, 5:45 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan westfieldchessclub@gmail.com or visit www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html

MAR. 5   Innovation Center March Super Quads   Web Listing

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 3-5 OR 4-5   18th annual Pittsburgh Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 50 (ENHANCED)
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Wyndham Garden Pittsburgh Airport Hotel, One Industry Ln., Pittsburgh 15275. Free parking, free airport shuttle, free internet in guest rooms and skittles room. Hotel restaurant is expected to be open most of the time this year; many other restaurants are 1 to 1.5 miles away (free shuttle). Prizes $10,000 based on 140 paid entries (U1200 & re-entries count half), $7000 (70% each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 5 sections. Open: Open to players who are/were 1800/up or pay $100 extra. $1400-700-350, top Under 2300/Unr $500. Under 2100: $1000-500-300, top Under 1900/Unr $400. Under 1800: $1000-500-300, top Under 1600 (no unr) $300. Under 1500: $800-400-200, top Under 1300 (no unr) $200. Under 1200: $400-200-100. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $300-150. Team average must be under 2200; may play in different sections; must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 3/4. Unrated prize limits: $100 in U1200, $200 U1500, $400 U1800. Top 4 sections EF: $95 online at chessaction.com by 3/1, $100 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 2/27, 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 2/22, all $110 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs, IMs & WGMs free; $90 from prize. U1200 Section EF: all $50 less than top 4 sections EF. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $60 (not Open to Open). 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $102-102, 1-800-996-3426, 724-695-0002; reserve by 2/17 or rate may increase. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Saturday 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

MAR. 3-5 OR 4-5   18th annual Pittsburgh Open
See Chess Life or www.chesstour.com.

MAR. 4   W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads
Our 28th year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. Walnut St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am. Rds.: 9:40, 1:00, 4:00. Info: WCCC1975@gmail.com.

MAR. 4   Pittsburgh Open Blitz   Web Listing

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 4-5   Greater Philadelphia Weekend Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)
4SS, 40/90, SD/15;+30. Days Inn, 245 Easton Rd., Horsham, PA 19044. EF: $40 cash, GM/IM free. $$GTD: $400-200-100-50. Top U1800 $100-50. Reg.: ends 10:45am. Rds.: Sat/Sun 11:00-3:30 Max one bye, request at entry. ENT/INFO:www.keystonechessclub.org, 267-629-2162. HR: $69 or lower 215-674-2500 free parking/wifi.

MAR. 5   Chess at the Moose
Registration: 10:00-10:30. Time control G/60 d5. Entry Fee: $15 at site cash only. Prize: 1st $40, prizes added based on attendance. 3 round Swiss. Moose Lodge 1336, 705 Stokes Mill Rd., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-9035. Michael Laverty, 908-339-7105, http://poconoml.wixsite.com/poconochess, poconoml@gmail.com.

MAR. 5   Main Line Chess and Games G/45 Quads
3 RR, Game/40 d5. Main Line Chess and Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20. $40 to first, $50 for 3-0 result. Reg.: 11:45-12:15 p.m. Rounds: 12:25, 2:10, 3:55 P.M. Info: Bring a chess clock, mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com, mainlinechessandgames.net, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 27, MAR. 6, 13, 20, 27   107th Nassau Grand Prix
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
5-SS, 45/90, SD/30 d5. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. 2 sections: Open: EF: $39 by 2/24, $$ (735 b/21, top 2 G) 180-120, U2100/UR, 1900, 1700 each 145. Booster: open to U1500/UR, EF $22 by 2/24. $$ (216 b/12) 96, U1300, 1100/UR each 60. Both: non-memb EF $11 more. EF at site $7 more. 2 byes 1-5. Reg ends 7:15 PM. Rds: 7:15 each Mon. March supl used. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782. captnhal@optonline.net.


MAR. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29   Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed Night Chess!
Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members $3. Reg.: 6:30-7:20 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org.

MAR. 2   Marshall $15 Special Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75, U2200: $75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs: Only $15!!! GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

MAR. 3   Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

MAR. 3-5 OR 4-5   18th annual Pittsburgh Open   PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.

MAR. 3-5 OR 4-5   18th annual Pittsburgh Open   PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 3-5   Marshall Weekend FIDE
5-SS, 40/90 SD/30 +30. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25): $250-125. U2200: $125; U1900 $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. GMs Free. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12 & 5:30pm. Max 2 byes, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

MAR. 4   Marshall Morning U1700 Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9am-10:15-11:30-12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

MAR. 4, 11, 18, 25   Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tournaments!
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 less for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5.

MAR. 5   TRM 222
at Riverbank State Park, 145 St. & Riverside Dr., NYC, 10025. 4SS, G/30 d5. EF: FREE Scholastic, free parking. Pre-Register required by 8:00 PM Fri. Check-in at site by 9:15 required. Details www.therightmove.org .

MAR. 5   TRM 114
at Bethlehem Central MS, 332 Kenwood Ave., Delmar 12307. 4SS, G/30 d5. EF: Free. Pre-register required by 8:00 PM Thurs. Details www.chesstrm.org.

MAR. 5   Marshall Morning Action! (4 Rounds)
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1800: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

FEB. 25   Chess Mates Saturday Hectos   Web Listing

FEB. 25   King’s Chess Club Quads
Morning quads and afternoon quads, G/30 d5, Kindergarten-undergraduate (scholastic, youth, and young adult memberships). Bethlehem Church, 758 Route 10, Randolph, NJ 07869. EF: None. Reg.: 9-9:20 am., 1st rd. 9:40. Arr. by noon to reg. only for afternoon quads. Medal to each quad winner. Info: Bethlehem Church 973-366-3434 or Bob McAdams 973-694-3988.

FEB. 25   Hamilton Chess Club Quads
3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave., Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. Contact email: hamiltonchessclub.com. W.

FEB. 25   Central Jersey Chess Tournament
Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 3 rated sections – Open, U1000, U600 – each K-12, 4 rounds, G/30 d5. 2 unrated sections – Intermediate (K-8), Beginners (K-2): 4 rounds. Trophies to 1st-3rd & top team per section, medals to all! $35 pre-reg online by 2/23. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Rd. 1 2:00. njchess.com

FEB. 25   FCA Saturday Night G/30 Quads   Web Listing

FEB. 25   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing

FEB. 26   Westfield $-Per-Point Octos
3-SS. G/40 d5 (not G/55 d5). Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes per 8-player section: 1st $40, 2nd $20, $5 per point scored to all. EF: $25, $20 Members. Register: 1:15 -1:50 p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com or visit www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html

A State Championship Event!
FEB. 26   New Jersey Junior High School Championship
5SS, G/30 d5. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 5 minutes from Garden State Parkway exit 109. Section: JHS (K-9). ALL: Trophies to top 15 individuals, top 5 teams. Rds.: 10am then ASAP. Top 4 scores constitute team score. EF: $30 before 2/19, $45 at site. USCF memb. req’d. Reg.: 8-9:00 am. After 9:00 am, half-point bye for round one. INFO: 732-259-3881, hapsprechman@gmail.com. ENT: Hal Sprechman, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527 or online by Feb 25 at www.NJSCF.org. Entries must include name, grade, school, date of birth, USCF ID #, & expiration date, mailing address, phone number & entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF.

A State Championship Event!
FEB. 26   New Jersey State Elementary Championships
5SS, G/30 d5. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 5 minutes from Garden State Parkway exit 109. 2 Sections: Elementary (K-6) & Primary (K3). All: Trophies to top 15 individuals, top 5 teams. Elementary & Primary: Top 5 in each grade. Rds.: 10am then ASAP. Top 4 scores constitute the team score for Elementary; top 3 for Primary. EF: $30 before 2/19, $45 at site. USCF memb. req'd. Reg.: 8-9:00am After 9:00am 1/2 point bye for round 1. Info: 732 259-3881. Ent: Hal Sprechman, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527 or online by Feb 25 at www.NJSCF.org. Entries must include name, grade, school, date of birth, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF.

FEB. 26   Innovation Center Super Quads   Web Listing

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 25-26   Greater Philadelphia Weekend Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)
4SS, 40/90, SD/15;+30. Days Inn, 245 Easton Rd., Horsham, PA 19044. EF: $40 cash, GM/IM free. $$GTD: $400-200-100-50. Top U1800 $100-50. Reg.: ends 10:45am. Rds.: Sat/Sun 11:00-3:30 Max one bye, request at entry. ENT/INFO:www.keystonechessclub.org, 267-629-2162. HR: $69 or lower 215-674-2500 free parking/wifi.

FEB. 26   PCL February 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: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W.

FEB. 26   Main Line Chess and Games G/45 Quads
3 RR, Game/40 d5. Main Line Chess and Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20. $40 to first, $50 for 3-0 result. Reg.: 11:45-12:15 p.m. Rounds: 12:25, 2:10, 3:55 P.M. Info: Bring a chess clock, mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com, mainlinechessandgames.net, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.

FEB. 21   Marshall Masters
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ players. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 GTD: 250-150-100. Top U2400 125, Top U2300 100, Biggest upset $25. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $30. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. Website: www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

FEB. 23   Marshall Thursday Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. Website: www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

FEB. 24   Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. $500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. Website: www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

FEB. 24-26 OR 25-26   2nd annual George Washington Open   VIRGINIA
See Grand Prix.

FEB. 25   Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1700)
4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2300: $75, U2000: $75. U1700 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
A State Championship Event!
FEB. 25-26 OR 26   The First NY State Girls Championship!
Open to all girls. The Hewitt School, 45 East 75th Street (bet. Madison & Park), NYC. Near 77th St. subway (6 train). Online entries at www.littlehouseofchess.com $48 thru 2/20/17, $60 2/21-23, $80 later or at site, at least 1 hour before game. For details on mail or phone entries see www.littlehouseofchess.com In 7 sections. Each section has its own age, grade and rating requirements (Championship sections open to all who are under grade and age limits; unrated allowed all sections). K-12 Championship, K-6 Championship and K-3 Championship are each 2-days: 6-SS, G/60 d10. Rounds: 10 am-1-4 pm each day. K-12 Under 1200, K-6 Under 900, K-3 Under 600 and K-1 Championship are each 5-SS, G/30 d5. Rounds: 10 am-12-1:30-3-4:45 pm Sunday. K-1 open to grades 1/below born after 2/26/09. Both K-3 sections open to grades 3/below born after 2/26/07. Both K-6 sections open to grades 6/below born after 2/26/04. Both K-12 sections open to grades 12/below born after 2/26/97. Trophies to top 12 each section and top 3 Unr. in each 1-Day section. Grade plaques: top 3 K/below in K-1 section, top 3 scorers below 9th Grade in K-12 U1200, top 3 below 4th grade in K-6 U900, and top 3 below 2nd grade in K-3 U600 (you can win both plaque + trophy). All players scoring 4 or more (5 or more in 2-Day sections) who don't win a trophy receive a medal! Speed playoff for 5-0 or 6-0. Plaques also to top 4 teams each section (top 3 scorers from same school = team, all on team must attend same school: no combined teams, even if one school “feeds” another). Individual free entry prizes (in each 2-Day Championship section): Free entry to 2 specified Continental Chess tournaments thru 12/31/17 to 1st! Free entries courtesy of Continental Chess and are valid for CCA tmts. with 100% unconditionally guaranteed prize funds. Free entries do not include NYS Scholastics in Saratoga. See www.chesscenter.cc or www.chesstour.com for complete details and restrictions. All: February 2017 official ratings used, except unofficial ratings at uschess.org usually used if otherwise unrated. TD reserves right to assign estimated ratings to players with non-USCF ratings. All substitutions from advance entry list charged late fee. Section switches subject to $10 extra charge per player after 2/23. $15 service charge for each player refund. TD reserves right to reassign sections for advance entries with incorrect or unclear registrations. Limit 2 byes (limit 3 in 2-Day sections), commit before rd. 3. HR: see travel websites for nearby hotels in NYC. chesscentr@gmail.com, or 347-201-2269 (leave message but email is better). Team rooms: littlehouseofchess@gmail.com. Sets provided by Little House of Chess-- bring clocks! Info: www.littlehouseofchess.com. To contact us by mail: Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. US Chess Junior Grand Prix - Top3 Championship Sections.

FEB. 26   Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1500)
4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2100: $75, U1800: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 12:15-12:45pm. Rds.: 1-2:45-5:00-6:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 26   71st Binghamton Open
NEW ENTRY FEE - $10.00. 4SS, G/65 d5. Cordisco's Chess Center, 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901, (607) 772-8782. EF: $10. Two sections: Open & U1700. PRIZES: Winner of each section will receive a free entry into a future tournament! REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE. Schedule: Reg. on site 8:45-9:15AM. Rounds: 9:30-12Noon-2:30-4:45. Please bring clocks, none supplied.

FEB. 26   71st Binghamton Open   Web Listing

FEB. 26   Marshall Scholastic Action! (3 Rounds)
3-SS, G/25 d5. Open to youth K-12. ($225 b/25): $100-50, U1000: $75. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs: $15. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:10-11:20am. No byes. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

A State Championship Event!
FEB. 26   New Jersey State Elementary Championships
5SS, G/30 d5. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 5 minutes from Garden State Parkway exit 109. 2 Sections: Elementary (K-6) & Primary (K3). All: Trophies to top 15 individuals, top 5 teams. Elementary & Primary: Top 5 in each grade. Rds.: 10am then ASAP. Top 4 scores constitute the team score for Elementary; top 3 for Primary. EF: $30 before 2/19, $45 at site. USCF memb. req'd. Reg.: 8-9:00am After 9:00am 1/2 point bye for round 1. Info: 732 259-3881. Ent: Hal Sprechman, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527 or online by Feb 25 at www.NJSCF.org. Entries must include name, grade, school, date of birth, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF.

FEB. 16   3rd Thursday Quads
3 RR, G/30 d10. Effects Quick/Reg Rating. Quads grouped by Reg Rating. All the King’s Men Chess & Games Center (Just 22 mins. from Phila/NJ bridges), 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ. 856-582-8222. Prizes: $25 1st per quad. Unr. cannot win more than $10. EF: $12.50, members $10. Reg.: 6 -7:15 pm. Rds.: 7:30-8:30-9:30 pm. All: Visa/MC/Disc/Amex OK w/$1surcharge. Info: Bring a clock!

FEB. 17   FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania   Web Listing

FEB. 18   Princeton Charter School
TOURNAMENT LOCATION: Princeton Charter School at 100 Bunn Dr., Princeton, NJ 08540. TIME CONTROL: G/30 d0 Swiss to 4 rounds. SECTIONS: Open above 1000; U1000; U700; U300/Unrated (sections might be combined. Awards will be given to the top 3 in each section) Parental Supervision Required: The parents or another adult must be designated to supervise the student player between rounds. Schedule (will be accelerated if possible): First Round: 12:01 PM; Second thru Fourth Rounds ASAP. Award Ceremony: ASAP (4:05 the latest). (*) Online Registration $30 Only if register one week before: www.ChessKidsNY.com/PCSChessProgram.htm (*) Fee will increase automatically to $35 if register later. On site registration the date of the event: $40 from 11:45 am to 12:00 noon. Restocking fee of $4 for cancellation. Restocking waived if we are forced to cancel due to tournament site weather conditions. Information: email to Miguel Iniguez at: migini@gmail.com. Results will be posted online the same day of the event!

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 18-20   World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East
6SS, 40/2, SD/1. Parsippany Hilton, 1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany, NJ 07054. Chess Rate valid until 1/17. Reserve early 973-267-7373 or 1- 800-HILTONS. Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. Open to 4- player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings—2017 January Rating list) must be under 2200. EF: $170 postmarked by 2/5/17. ALL-$210 after or at door.—all teams, any changes at site $25 charge. Check out official website www.njscf.org. Prizes: 1-5th Place teams, plaque and 4 digital clocks; Top Team (Denis Barry Award) U2100, 2000, 1900, 1800, 1700, 1600, 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1000 each plaque and 4 Digital Clocks; Top college team (same school) 4 Digital Clocks & plaque; Top HS team (grades 9-12 same school), Top Middle School (grades 5-9 same school), Top Elementary School (grades K-6 same school), Top 2 Scholastic Teams (mixed schools okay) (Collins Award), Mixed Doubles (2 males, 2 females-no alternates), Seniors (all players over age 50), Military, each plaque & 4 Digital Clocks to top team; Company Team (same employer), Family (4 family members), State teams—CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY (Benjamin Award), PA, VA, NC, RI each plaque top team ; Special Plaque: Top Future team, (all players under age 10), Top Military College, Top Parent/Child (2 pairs, one parent, one child), Best Player 1-4 and top alternate, All 6-0 scores each Digital clock. Biggest Individual upset each round Engraved Cross pen; Entry fee refunded to team with Best “Chess related” name, Sunday night-- Best “Chess Related costumes or gimmick”—1st-gourmet dinner for four. 2nd—Gourmet dinner for 4. Reg. 9-12 .Sat 2/18: Rds. 1-7:30, 11-6, 9-3:30. Surprises and special give-aways each round. Sunday night—Bughouse $20 per team. Cash prizes. Classical Chess-Best game awards to Vienna, Queen and King Gambits, Ruy Lopez, and Petroff and Durkin Attack! FREE LECTURES LOBBY DAILY!! TITLED PLAYER IN LOBBY TO REVIEW YOUR GAMES DAILY!!! HR: Parsippany Hilton NEWLY RENOVATED! NEW LIGHTS! HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING! Chess rates expire 1/17/2017. Rates $119 (single double) $121 (Triple, Quad) 2nd hotel attached to Hilton $126 per night (single-double) $128 (triple, Quad)-Hampton Inn---includes breakfast each day. For help forming teams and more information contact: noreen@deanofchess.com. Chks payable to NJSCF, mail by 2/05/17 to: E.Steven Doyle, 17 Stonehenge Rd., Morristown, NJ 07960. (Include Team name, Captain, players full names, USCF Expiration, ID numbers and ratings in board order). No team can include more than two GM’s. Include SASE for confirmation if wanted, No registered or certified mail accepted. W
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FEB. 16   Marshall Thursday Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. Website: www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 17-19, 18-19 OR 19   Marshall Monthly U2300
5-SS, 40/90 SD30 +30. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. $800 Gtd: $300-150-100. U2100: $125; U1800 $125. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. 2-day: Sat. 11:00am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3-day in round 2. 1-day: Sun. 9-10:10-11:20am (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Max two byes, request at entry. SIDE EVENT: February 17, Marshall Bughouse Tournament! 5-SS, G/5 d0. Bughouse. Not rated. Players register in teams of two. Each round is a 2 game match. ($450 b/35 players): $200-100, top U2200/unr & U1900 team average: $75. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs & GMs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-7:40-8:10-8:40-9:10pm. Max one bye, Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

FEB. 18   Marshall Saturday U1500
4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
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FEB. 10   Friday Blitz Tournament   Web Listing

FEB. 11   Chess Mates Saturday Hectos   Web Listing

FEB. 11   Princeton Day School
650 The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 8 in each section under 1000. Medals to all players. Sections for OVER 1000 rated players begin at 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds. G/55 d5: NEAR MASTERS (players K-12 OVER 1400), FUTURE MASTERS (players K-12 1200-1400), CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200). ALL AFTERNOON SECTIONS. G/25 d5 4 rds. Beginning at 12:00 noon. (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). PARENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/25 d5 3 rds. Parents play free. Pre-registration online, $35 pay at the door. Info and register online: www.pds.org/chess. On-site 11-12 noon $45. Inquiries to Bonnie Waitzkin Chessteach@gmail.com.

FEB. 11   GLEN ROCK SATURDAY QUADS FEBRUARY11, 2017   Web Listing

FEB. 12   Chess Kings and Queens Sunday Swiss   Web Listing

FEB. 12   FCA February Open   Web Listing

FEB. 12   Thomas Elberling Memorial Quads
3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-2:05 p.m. Rounds: 2:15, 4:00, 5:45 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan westfieldchessclub@gmail.com or visit www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html
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FEB. 11   MasterMinds CC Swiss/Quads
Lenfest Center, 3890 N. 10th St., Philadelphia, PA 19140. Quads: 3RR, G/85 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM Rd. 9:30, 1, 4. Scholastic 4SS, K-12 Open, K-8 U1200, K-6 U800, K-3 U500 G/40 d5, EF $10 rec'd by Thurs. before, $25 on site. Reg. ends 9AM. Rd. 1 10AM then asap. Mail Ent: payable to MasterMinds CC, 36 E. Hortter St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. Info: mastermindschess.org or brad@mastermindschess.org.

FEB. 12   Main Line Chess and Games G/45 Quads
3 RR, Game/40 d5. Main Line Chess and Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20. $40 to first, $50 for 3-0 result. Reg.: 11:45-12:15 p.m. Rounds: 12:25, 2:10, 3:55 P.M. Info: Bring a chess clock, mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com, mainlinechessandgames.net, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.

FEB. 9   Marshall U2400 Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2100: $75 U1800: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 9, 16, 23, MAR. 2, 9   6th Long Island CC Late Winter Open
5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $110-90. Top U-2000, U-1500/unr. $60 ea. EF (cash only): $35. Non-LICC members +$10. UNRATED FREE! Reg.: 6:45 - 7:15 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-5. Info: www.lichessclub.com.

FEB. 10   Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ)
9-SS, G/3 +2. ($500 b/35): $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. Blitz rated. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.

FEB. 11   Marshall Morning U1800 Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to youth K-12. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.

FEB. 11   TurtleStrat February 2017 Tourney   Web Listing

FEB. 11   Marshall Saturday G/60 Open
4-SS, G/55 d5. Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2400: $75, U2100: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.

FEB. 12   Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1600)
4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2200: $75, U1900: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1300: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

FEB. 12   TRM 221
at Riverbank State Park, 145 St. & Riverside Dr., NYC, 10025. 4SS, G/30 d5. EF: FREE Scholastic, free parking. Pre-Register required by 8:00 PM Fri. Check-in at site by 9:15 required. Details www.chesstrm.org/NYC/.

FEB. 4   GLEN ROCK SATURDAY QUADS FEBRUARY 4, 2017   Web Listing

FEB. 4   Chess Mates Saturday Hectos   Web Listing

FEB. 4   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing

FEB. 5   85th DOCA Scholastic   Web Listing

FEB. 5   Children’s Chess - First Sunday Quads
3-RR, G/35 d0. NJ Children's Chess School, 862 DeGraw Ave., Newark, NJ 07104. Rds.: 3-4:15-5:30. EF: $20, free to members. Prizes: Trophies to ALL. Reg.: 2-2:50. Info: Arkady Geller chesscamp1@yahoo.com, Website: kidschesscamp.com, 973-483-7927.

FEB. 5   Westfield Super Sunday Quads
3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 10:00-10:30 a.m. Rounds: 10:35 a.m., 12:20 & 2:05 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan westfieldchessclub@gmail.com or visit www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html

FEB. 5   Innovation Center 6th Annual Super Bowl Chess 2017   Web Listing

Upcoming Tournaments in Pennsylvania
JANUARY   FEBRUARY   MARCH   APRIL   MAY   JUNE   JULY  

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

North Penn Chess Club
Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. See www.northpennchessclub.org for schedules & info or 215-699-8418.

JANUARY   FEBRUARY   MARCH   APRIL   MAY   JUNE   JULY  

JAN. 6-MAR. 17   38th NPCC Winter Robin   Web Listing

JANUARY   FEBRUARY   MARCH   APRIL   MAY   JUNE   JULY  

FEB. 4   Kasparov Chess Foundation Presents 9th Annual Greater Mid-Atlantic Scholastic Chess Championships   MARYLAND
See Maryland.

FEB. 4   W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads
Our 28th year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. Walnut St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am. Rds.: 9:40, 1:00, 4:00. Info: WCCC1975@gmail.com.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
A State Championship Event!
FEB. 4   2017 PA State Game/75 Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
4SS, G/75 d5. O’Hara Student Center, Univ. of Pitt., 4024 O’Hara St., Pittsburgh PA 15213. 3 Sections, $$ (695G): Championship: EF: $30 by 1/27, $40 later. $200-100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50. Premier: U1600. EF: $25 by 1/27, $35 later. $90-60, U1400 $50, U1200 $40, U1000 $30; Trophies to Top 2, Top 2 U1400, Top 2 U1200, Top 2 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 U900. EF: $15 by 1/27, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, 1-3 U600. ALL: Teams of 4 to 7 combined from all sections, Trophies 1st-2nd schools, clubs. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg ends 9:30am. Rds: 10-1-4-7. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223, 412-908-0286.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 4-5   Greater Philadelphia Weekend Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)
4SS, 40/90, SD/15;+30. Days Inn, 245 Easton Rd., Horsham, PA 19044. EF: $40 cash, GM/IM free. $$GTD: $400-200-100-50. Top U1800 $100-50. Reg.: ends 10:45am. Rds.: Sat/Sun 11:00-3:30 Max one bye, request at entry. ENT/INFO:www.keystonechessclub.org, 267-629-2162. HR: $69 or lower 215-674-2500 free parking/wifi.

FEB. 5   Main Line Chess and Games Super Sunday Quads
3 RR, Game/30 d5. Main Line Chess & Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20. $40 to first, $50 for 3-0 result. Reg.: 11:45- 12:15 p.m. Rounds: 12:25, 1:40, 2:55 P.M. Info: Bring a chess clock, mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com, mainlinechessandgames.net, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.

FEB. 3   Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

FEB. 3   2nd Annual Greater NY Scholastics Friday Night Blitz Booster! (BLZ)
4SS, G/5 d0, double-round, 8 games, NY Marriott At Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams St., Brooklyn (see Greater NY Scholastics: 2/4-5). EF: $30, parents, alumni & those with Greater NY Scholastics $20. Trophies: top 3, Top U1800, U1500/Unr. Reg. on-site 6-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-7:30-8-8:30 pm. Bye OK rd. 1. Blitz-rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings, prizes. W.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 3-5   Marshall Weekend FIDE
5-SS, 40/90 SD/30 +30. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25): $250-125. U2200: $125; U1900 $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. GMs Free. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12 & 5:30pm. Max 2 byes, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

FEB. 4   Bay Ridge, Brooklyn Scholastic Chess Tournament   Web Listing

FEB. 4   Marshall Morning U1700 Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9am-10:15-11:30-12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

FEB. 4   TRM 113
Wood Rd ES, 100 Wood Rd., Ballston Spa 12020. 4SS, G30 d5. EF: Free. Pre-register required by 8:00 PM Thurs. Details www.chesstrm.org.

FEB. 4 AND/OR 5   Greater NY Scholastic - Parents & Friends Tournament!
2 separate tmts, each 4SS, G/30 d5. NY Marriott At Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams St., Brooklyn (see Greater NY Scholastics: 2/4-5). EF each day: $30, parents, alumni & those with Greater NY Scholastics $20. Trophies: top 3 each day. Reg. on-site until 20 min before game. Rds.: 12-1:15-2:30-3:45 pm. Limit 2 byes, commit by 1:30. W.

An American Classic!
A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 4 OR 5 OR 4-5   Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the 51st Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championships - Since 1966, US Chess Longest-Running Scholastic!
NOTE IMPORTANT CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS YEARS! Beautiful hotel site: NY Marriott Hotel At Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams Street (near Borough Hall), Brooklyn, NY. Nearby subway stations: Jay Street Metrotech (A, C, F & R trains), Borough Hall (2, 3, 4 & 5 trains). Online entries at www.gnyscc.com: $60 thru 1/20/17, $70 1/21-1/30, $80 1/31-2/2. For details on mail or phone entries see www.gnyscc.com or www.chesscenter.cc. On-site entry fee: $100 the day before your game (starting 7 pm 2/3), $120 on day of event until 90 minutes before 1st game. In 14 sections! Each section has its own age, grade and rating requirements (Championship sections open to all who are under grade and age limits; unrated allowed all sections). The 5 Championship sections are each 2 days (High School Championship, Junior High Championship, Elementary Championship, Primary Championship and K1 Championship): 6-SS, G/60, d/10. Rounds: 10 am-1-4 pm Sat; 9 am-12-2:45 pm Sun. Awards ceremonies about 5:30 pm Sun. The 9 non-Championship sections are each 1-day, 5-SS, G/30, d5. Important Note: Playing on Saturday this year are: High School Under 1900, High School Under 1200, Elementary Under 1500, Elementary Under 1100, Elementary Under 700: 10 am-12-1:30-3-4:30 pm, Awards about 6 pm. Now playing on Sunday with earlier starting times are: Junior High Under 1300, Primary Under 1000, Primary Under 600 and K1 Under 400: 9-11 am-12:30-2-3:30 pm Sun. Awards about 5 pm. Both K-1 sections open to grade 1/below born after 2/5/09. All 3 Primary sections open to grades 3/below born after 2/5/07. All 4 Elementary sections open to grades 6/below born after 2/5/04. Both Junior High sections open to grades 9/below born after 2/5/01. All 3 High School sections open to grades 12/below born after 2/5/97. Trophies to top 15 in all Championship plus Elementary, Primary and K1 sections; top 10 in each High School and Junior High 1-day section, top 3 U1500 in High School U1900, Top 3 U900/Unr in High School U1200 and Junior High U1300; Top 3 U1300 in Elementary U1500; top 3 U900 in Elementary U1100; top 3 U800 in Primary U1000; top 3 Unr. in Elementary U700, Primary U600 and K1 U400. Trophies also to top 6 teams each section (top 4 scores from same school = team, all on team must attend same school: no combined teams, even if one school “feeds” another). Grade plaques: top 3 Kindergartners in each K1 section, top 3 scorers below 7th Grade in Junior High U1300, Top 3 below 9th grade in High School U1200 (you can win both plaque + trophy). All players scoring 4 or more (5 or more in Championship) who don't win a trophy receive a medal! Speed playoff for 5-0 or 6-0. Individual free entry prizes (each Championship section): Free entry to specified Continental Chess tournaments thru 1/20/18 to 1st, thru 10/10/17 to 2nd, thru 8/20 to 3rd, thru 6/15 to 4th. Individual free entry prizes (each non-Championship section): Free entry to specified Continental Chess tmts. thru 11/15/17 to 1st, thru 8/20 to 2nd, thru 6/15 to 3rd, thru 4/25 to 4th. Team free entry prizes: free entry to specified CCA tmts. thru 8/20/17 to 1st team, thru 6/15 to 2nd team each section! Free entries courtesy of Continental Chess and are valid for CCA tmts. with 100% unconditionally guaranteed prize funds. Free entries do not include NYS Scholastics in Saratoga. See www.chesscenter.cc or www.gnyscc.com or www.chesstour.com for complete details and restrictions. High School Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes (best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all 3 High School sections after 5 rounds): free entry to specified CCA tmts. thru 8/20/17 to 1st team, thru 6/15 to 2nd, thru 4/15 to 3rd. Team average must be U2200; Mixed Doubles teammates may play in different sections and may attend different schools; teams must register on-site (no extra charge!) before rd. 3; teammate pairings avoided but possible. All: February 2017 official ratings used, except unofficial ratings at uschess.org usually used if otherwise unrated. TD reserves right to assign estimated ratings to players with non-USCF ratings. All substitutions from advance entry list charged late fee. Section switches subject to $10 extra charge per player after 1/30, $20 extra 2/2-2/3. $15 service charge for each player refund. TD reserves right to reassign sections for advance entries with incorrect or unclear registrations. Limit 2 byes (limit 3 in Championship), commit before rd. 3. HR $169, call 877-513-6305 or 718-246-7000 by 1/13 (rooms may sell out early), mention chess. Help with entries, parking, etc: www.gnyscc.com Questions: director@gnyscc.com or 347-201-2269, 917-691-1729 (leave message but email is better; on Feb 4-5 only call 718-246-7000.). Team rooms: teamrooms@gnyscc.com. Sets provided by Little House of Chess-- bring clocks! W. Info: www.gnyscc.com. To contact us by mail: Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. Note: US Chess Junior Grand Prix (Championship sections only).

FEB. 4, 11, 18, 25   Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tournaments!
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 less for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5.

FEB. 5   Marshall Morning Action! (4 Rounds)
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1800: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.