MAR. 3   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 12:15 pm to reg. only for afternoon quads. Medal to each quad winner. Info: Bethlehem Church 973-366-3434 or Bob McAdams 973-694-3988.

MAR. 3   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids   Web Listing

MAR. 3   ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). 3SS, G/45 d5. Registration: On site before 1:20 PM at the day of the tournament. Entry Fee: $25 all sections. 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!
A State Championship Event!
MAR. 3-4   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 (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, top three players, top boards 1-5. EF: $150/team before 2/28. $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 5 NJ teams, top 3 players, top boards 1-4. EF: $120/team before 2/28, $150/team on site. $5 per change on site. Booster (K-12): Trophies to top 15 individuals, 3 top teams. Top 4 scores constitute team score. EF: $30 before 2/28, $40 at site. All: USCF memb. required. Rds.: Sat. 10-2-6, Sun 10-2. Reg.: Sat. 8-9:00am. After 9:00am, 1/2 Point bye for round one. SIDE EVENT: MAR 4, SUNDAY, Boy Scout/Girl Scout/ Non-Rated Section (K-12) 4SS (Quad) G/30 d5. USCF Membership Not required. Trophies to top 5 players Medallions for 6 to 10th. EF: $20, by mail or on site registration 9-10am. Limited number of Clocks and Sets available, if you have equipment please bring it. ALL: Entries must include name, grade, school, date of birth, mailing address, email address, phone number and entry fee..... USCF ID and expiration date only needed for Teams and Booster Sections. Checks made out to NJSCF. Mail to: JIM MULLANAPHY, 98 Baird Road, Millstone Twp., NJ 08535. Email questions: Jmull@aol.com or call Jim Mullanaphy 732-610-1357. Register online at www.NJSCF.org

MAR. 4   Cherry Hill March Active Quads   Web Listing

MAR. 4   Westfield G/45 Quads
3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:50 p.m. Those registering after 1:50 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Info:westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html.

MAR. 4   Dr. Leroy Dubeck Action Marathon   Web Listing

MAR. 4   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

MAR. 4   FCA Sunday G/60 Quads   Web Listing

A State Championship Event!
MAR. 2   2018 PA Quick Chess Championship (QC)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
6SS, G/8 d3. Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center, 2634 Emmitsburg Rd., Gettysburg PA 17235. 3 sections, EF rec'd by 2/17: Open: $12. U1500: $11. U1100: $10. $$ (750G): Open: 175-100-50, U1800 $45, U1600 $40. U1500: 125-75-50, U1300 $40, U1200 $30, Unr $20. U1100: Trophies: 1-12, U800, U600, 1-3 Unr. All: EF: $20 after 2/17, PSCF $5 OSA. Reg.: 5:30-6:15pm. Rd 1: 7pm. Feb 2018 Reg rating used. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd 2. HR: Mention "Chess Tourney": 717-334-8121 $75 by 1/31. Ent:PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223-2245. Info: 412-908-0286, martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com pscfchess.org/pascholasticchamp/

MAR. 3   W. Chester 1st Sat Quads
Our 29th 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!
MAR. 3-4   2018 Gettysburg Open & PA Collegiate Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
5SS, G/90 d5. Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center, 2634 Emmitsburg Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17235. 3 sections: $$ (1875G): Open: 350-150, U2200 $125, U2000 $100. U1800: 200-150, U1650 $125, U1500 $100. U1400: 200-150, U1200 $90, U1000 $75, Unr $60. All: College Tr: 1-2 in each section, 1-2 team (top 4 over all sections). EF: $40 rec'd by 2/17, $50 after, PSCF $5 OSA. Reg.: 8:45-9:30 am. Rds.: 10-2-5:30, 9-1. Feb 2018 ratings used. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd. 2. HR: Mention "Chess Tourney": 717-334-8121 $75 by 1/31. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223-2245. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286, pscfchess.org/pascholasticchamp/

A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
A State Championship Event!
MAR. 3-4   2018 PA State Scholastic Championship
5SS. 250 Trophies!! (180 Individual & 70 Team). Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Ctr., 2634 Emmitsburg Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17235. 11 sections (Sat & Sun 3/3 & 4 unless indicated): EF: K-3 Open: (Sat 3/3 only) $30. K-6 U500: (Sat 3/3 only) $26. K-6 U800: (Sat 3/3 only) $27. K-9 U600: (Sun 3/4 only) $26.50. K-9 U1100: (Sun 3/4 only) $27.50. K-6 Open: $31. K-8 Open: $32. 7-12 U1000 & 7-12 Unrated: $28. 7-12 U1300: $29. K-12 Open: $33. All: EFs if rec'd by 2/17, $10 more rec'd 2/18-2/24, $20 more after 2/24. Feb 2018 ratings used. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd 2. Reg.: Fri 3/2 6-10 pm, Sat 3/3 10-11 am, Saturday entries get 1/2-bye. $5 charge for changes/refunds after 2/17. Rds.: (Sat 3/3 1-day sections): G/40 d5; 10-Noon-2-4-6; (Sun 3/11 1-day sections): G/40 d5; 9-10:45-12:30-2:15-4; (2-day sections): G/90 d5; 10-2-5:30, 9-1. Bughouse: Reg on-site only until Sat 3/3 8:30pm. Rds. begin Sat 3/3 8:45pm. EF: $20/team. HR: Mention "Chess Tourney": 717-334-8121 $75 by 1/31. Info: 412-908-0286, martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, pscfchess.org/pascholasticchamp/ Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223.

MAR. 4   March 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, poconoml@gmail.com, http://poconoml.wixsite.com/poconochess.

All Souls
When Saturday, Mar 3, 2018
Where All Souls Church (80th and Lexington Avenue / entrance on Lexington Avenue - Vestibule to the left). (map)
Description http://toplevelchess.com/tournaments/monthly-all-souls-tournaments/

CIS PS11M (GIRLS ONLY)
When Saturday, Mar 3, 2018
Where PS 11, 320 W 21st St, New York, NY 10011, USA (map)
Description http://chessintheschools.org/all-tournaments/ click on the date for link to info.

PS163 - NYChessKids
When Saturday, Mar 3, 2018
Where Public School 163, 163 W 97th St, New York, NY 10025, USA (map)
Description http://nychesskids.com/ps163tournaments/

NEST+m
When Sunday, Mar 4, 2018
Where NEST+m, 111 Columbia St, New York, NY 10002, USA (map)
Description http://gmchessacademy.com/tournaments/

PS 6
When Sunday, Mar 4, 2018
Where Public School 6, 45 E 81st St, New York, NY 10028, USA (map)
Description https://ps6pta.wufoo.com/forms/ps-6-chess-tournament-home-page/

The Right Move
When Sunday, Mar 4, 2018
Where Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10031, USA (map)
Description http://chesstrm.org/NYC/


MAR. 1   Marshall Guaranteed Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75; U2200, U1900: $75. EF: $15; NonMCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 2-4   Marshall PREMIER
5-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: FIDE: FIDE Rated. Only open to players with a current published rating 2000+ (USCF or FIDE); NO exceptions. Limited to 30 players. $1,750 GTD: $1,000-500. U2300: $250. EF: $100; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $50 Mbr + service fee. ($5 service fee for in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) First 5 GMs Free. U2000: Limited to 40 players. ($1,000 b/40): $500-200; U1750: $150, U1500: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 service fee for in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

MAR. 3   TRM 123
Albany Comm CS, 65 Krank St., Albany 12202. Free. Preregister www.chesstrm.org. 4/SS, G/30 d5. Rd. 1 10:00.

MAR. 3, 10, 24, 31   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. 4   Marshall Rated Beginner (3 Rounds)
3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

FEB. 23-25 OR 24-25   3rd annual George Washington Open   VIRGINIA
See Grand Prix.

FEB. 24   FCA Saturday Night G/40 Quads   Web Listing

FEB. 24   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids   Web Listing

FEB. 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.

A State Championship Event!
FEB. 25   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: $35 before 2/18, $50 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 halsprechman@gmail.com. ENT: Hal Sprechman, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527 or online by Feb 24 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. 25   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 (K-3). All: Trophies to top 15 individuals, top 5 teams. Elementary & Primary: Top 5 in each grade. Rds.: 10 am then ASAP. Top 4 scores constitute the team score for Elementary; top 3 for Primary. EF: $35 before 2/18, $50 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 24 at www.NJSCF.org. Entries must include name, grade, school, section, date of birth, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF.

FEB. 25   Westfield G/60 Quads
3-RR. G/55 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Those registering after 12:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Info:westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html.

Chapin - Girls Only
When Saturday, Feb 24, 2018
Where The Chapin School, 100 East End Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA (map)
Description https://lhoc.wufoo.com/forms/little-house-of-chess/

Anderson
When Sunday, Feb 25, 2018
Where The Anderson School, 100 W 77th St, New York, NY 10024, USA (map)
Description http://www.nyschessclub.com/tournaments.html

Packer (Brooklyn)
When Sunday, Feb 25, 2018
Where The Packer Collegiate Institute, 170 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA (map)
Description https://packerchess.wufoo.com/forms/p1ssu1610izaho3/

Tri-State Chess Championship at Ramaz XIII
When Sunday, Feb 25, 2018
Where 125 East 85th Street New York, NY 10028 (map)
Description https://tristatechess.com/onlineregistration/

FEB. 20   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; U2400: $125; U2300: $100; Biggest upset: $25. EF: $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

FEB. 22   Marshall Thursday Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100; U2200: $75; U1900: $50. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for Rd. 1 or 4 only; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

FEB. 23   Marshall Quick Chess (QC)
6-SS, G/10 +3. ($250 b/25): $125-75; U1700: $50. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-7:30-8:00-8:45-9:15-9:45pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

FEB. 23-25 OR 24-25   3rd annual George Washington Open   VIRGINIA
See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 23-25 OR 25   Marshall Monthly U2400
5-SS, G/90 +30. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. $1,000 GTD: $500-200; U2100: $150; U1800: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. 1-day: Sun. 9-10-11am (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

FEB. 24   Marshall G/50 (U1700)
4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1500: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

FEB. 17   89th Central Jersey Chess Tournament
Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Road, Princeton. 3 rated sections – Open, U1000, U600 – each K-12, 4 rounds, G/25 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 2/15. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Round 1 begins at 2:00pm. Register online: www.njchess.com, Info: Grant Oen, newjerseychess@gmail.com

A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 17-19   World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East
Celebrate Rock and Roll! 6SS, 40/2, SD/30 delay 5. 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—2018 January Rating list) must be under 2200. EF: $175 postmarked by 2/5/18. ALL-$225 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 2/17: Rds. 1-7:30, 11-6, 9-3:30. Surprises and special give-aways each round. Sunday night—Bughouse $20 per team. Cash prizes. HR: Parsippany Hilton NEWLY RENOVATED! NEW LIGHTS! HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING! Chess rates expire 1/17/2018. Rates $123(single double) $125 (Triple , Quad) 2nd hotel attached to Hilton $130per night (single-double) $132 (triple, Quad)-Hampton Inn---includes breakfast each day. For help forming teams and more information contact: noreenchess@gmail.com. Chks payable to NJSCF, mail by 2/05/18 to: NJSCF, 17 Stonehenge Road, 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.

FEB. 17   Keystone Saturday G/60;+30 Quads   Web Listing

FEB. 17   7th Greater Philadelphia Monthly Scholastic   Web Listing

FEB. 18   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. 12   4 Games @ Poughkeepsie Tonite   Web Listing

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

FEB. 16   Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. $500 GTD: $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.:Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

FEB. 17   Marshall G/50 (Open & U1800)
4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2200: $75. U1800: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1600: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

FEB. 18   Marshall G/50 (Open & U1500)
4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1900: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1300: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

FEB. 18   Marshall Rated Beginner (3 Rounds)
3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

FEB. 9   FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania   Web Listing

FEB. 9-11 OR 10-11   Baltimore Open   MARYLAND
See Grand Prix.

FEB. 10   Princeton Charter School
TOURNAMENT LOCATION: Princeton Charter School at:100 Bunn Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540. TIME CONTROL: G/30 d0; Swiss to 4 rounds. SECTIONS: Open above 1000; U1000; U700; U300/Unrated. (sections will 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 Round: ASAP. Third Round: ASAP. Fourth Round: ASAP. Award Ceremony: ASAP (4:05 the latest). Schedule will be accelerated if possible. (*) 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. Information: email to Miguel Iniguez at: migini@gmail.com Results will be posted online the same day of the event!

FEB. 11   Chess Kings and Queens Sunday Swiss   Web Listing

FEB. 11   Chess Mates Sunday Blitz (BLZ)
Chess Mates Academy, 75 E. Cherry Street, Suite 11, Rahway, NJ 07065. Time Control: G/5 d2. EF: $25, $20 for CM members. Prizes: 80% returned, b/number of players & their ratings. Reg: 2:30-2:59 p.m. Rds: 3:00 p.m. then ASAP. Number of rounds TBD. Info: chessmates@chessmatesnj.com Note: Please bring a chess clock.

FEB. 11   Thomas Elberling Memorial Quads
Please note the earlier start time! 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: 12:15-12:50 p.m. Those registering after 12:50 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30 p.m. Info: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
A State Championship Event!
FEB. 10   2018 PA State Game/75 Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
4SS, G/75 d5. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 3 Sections, $$ (695G): Championship: EF: $30 by 2/2, $40 later. $200-100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50. Premier: U1600. EF: $25 by 2/2, $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 2/2, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, 1-3 U600. ALL: Teams of 4 to 7 combined from all sections, Trophies 1st-2nd clubs, schools. 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.

FEB. 10   MasterMinds CC Swiss/Quads
Esperanza Academy, 421 W. Bristol St., Phila., PA 19140. Quads: 3RR, G/85 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM. Rds.: 9:30, 1, 4. Scholastic: 4SS K-12 Open, K-8 U1100, 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. 10   Blitz Bowl I (A Charity Event)   Web Listing

CIS PS390X
When Saturday, Feb 10, 2018
Where PS 390, Bronx, NY (map)
Description http://chessintheschools.org/all-tournaments/ click on the date for link to info.

Spence - Girls Only
When Saturday, Feb 10, 2018
Where The Spence School, 22 E 91st St, New York, NY 10128, USA (map)
Description https://lhoc.wufoo.com/forms/little-house-of-chess/

Hunter
When Sunday, Feb 11, 2018
Where Hunter College Elementary School, 71 E 94th St, New York, NY 10128, USA (map)

PS 300Q NYChessKids
When Sunday, Feb 11, 2018
Where PS 300Q 28-37 29TH ST, QUEENS, NY 11102 TRAINS: N & W to 30th street, Queens (map)
Description http://nychesskids.com/q300-tournaments/

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

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 8, 15, 22, MAR. 1, 8   7th 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. 9   Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ)
9-SS, G/3 +2. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. ($500 b/35): $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477- 3716.

FEB. 9-11 OR 10-11   Baltimore Open   MARYLAND
See Grand Prix.

FEB. 9-13   Chess Moves #5 Cuba & Caribbean Cruise Tournament   FLORIDA
See Florida.

FEB. 10   Marshall U1900 Morning Action-NEW
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1700: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10-11am- 12:15pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

FEB. 10   Marshall G/50 Open-NEW
4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2100: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12- 2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

FEB. 11   Marshall G/50 (Open & U1600)-NEW
4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2000: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

HunterWhenSunday, Feb 11, 2018
WhereHunter College Elementary School, 71 E 94th St, New York, NY 10128, USA (map)