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Week 3/27 - 4/2

3/26/2017

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New Jersey

APR. 1   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing
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APR. 2   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.

APR. 2   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. Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com or visit www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html.

Pennsylvania

APR. 1   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.

APR. 2   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.

APR. 2   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.

APR. 2   PCL April Quick Quads (QC)
3RR, G/15 d3. O’Hara Student Center, Univ. of Pitt., 4024 O’Hara St., 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.

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CIS PS11M (CIS and Unrated Only)
When Saturday, Apr 1, 2017
Where PS 11, 320 W 21st St, New York, NY 10011, USA (map)
Description http://chessintheschools.org/s/index.cfm?aid=96

Impact Coaching Quads
When Saturday, Apr 1, 2017
Where P.S. 111 ADOLPH S. OCHS, 440 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA (map)
Description http://impactcoachingnetwork.org/g-t-chess/gandtquads

Chess NYC Quads/Tournament
When Sunday, Apr 2, 2017
Where PS 183 - Robert Louis Stevenson, 419 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065, USA (map)
Description Quads and Tournaments run by Chess NYC at PS 183. Check their schedule for weekly details. https://www.chessnyc.com/tournaments.html

Hunter
When Sunday, Apr 2, 2017
Where Hunter College Elementary School, 71 E 94th St, New York, NY 10128, USA (map)

The Right Move
When Sunday, Apr 2, 2017
Where Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10031, USA (map)
Description http://chesstrm.org/NYC/

New York

APR. 1   Quick Chess Again in Middlebury (QC)   VERMONT
See Grand Prix.

APR. 1   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.

APR. 1   TRM 115
at Central Park MS, 421 Elm St., Schenectady, 12304. 4SS, G/30 d5. EF: Free, free parking at Cathedral. Pre-register required by 8:00 PM Thurs. Details www.chesstrm.org.

A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 1-2   39th Annual Marchand Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED)
Dr. Erich Marchand "requested that his friends play chess in his memory." 5SS, G/115, d5. Location: Strong National Museum of Play, One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY 14607. $16,440 Gtd. Open Section: $3000-2000-1300-800-500-300. Under 2200 & U2000 each $750-450. FIDE Rated. EF: $85. U1800 Section: $1100-750-450. Under 1600 $750-450. EF: $70. U1400 Section: $500-300-200. Under 1200 $300-200. EF $60. U1000 Section: $400-250-160. Under 800 $200-130. EF: $50. Unrated players in the U1800 section can only win $375, in U1400 $175 & U1000 $125. No limit in Open. Balance to next prize winners. EF refunded and $100 appearance award to all GM and IM if paid by 3/20/2017. All: EF add $20 after 3/20/2017. NYSCA members deduct $3. All sections USCF rated. Ratings as in April Supplement. Bring sets, boards, and clocks – none provided. Food court and chess books & equipment sales available onsite. No smoking allowed on The Strong campus. Free parking. Reg.: 8:30-9:15am. Rds.: Sat. 10-2:15-6:30, Sun. 10-2:15. One 1/2 point bye available in rd. 1, 2, 3, or 4 if requested at entry. Optional first round Friday, 3/31/2017 at 7pm played at Rochester Chess Center (register by 6:30pm). Info: 585-442-2430. Mail entry to: Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. Web: nychess.org. Store: chessset.com.

APR. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29   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.

APR. 2   TRM 223
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.

APR. 2   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.

APR. 2   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.
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Week 3/20 - 3/26

3/19/2017

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March 26, 2017 -  86th  DOCA Scholastic Swiss
4SS, G/30 for K-1, Primary, and Championship Sections.  3SS G/45 for Masters Section.  Trophies to top 5 in all sections and top 2 Teams (players must be from the same school) top 2 Unrated in Sections 1-3.  Sections are divided by grade: K-1, Primary (2-3), Championship (4-12), and Masters (Players rated over 1000).  Pre-Entry: $35 ($25 DOCA members).  Mailed entries must be postmarked by 1/8/17.  Onsite: $45 ($35 members).  Enter online at deanofchess.com or mail entry to Dean of Chess Academy, 3322 Route 22 West, Suite 1501, Branchburg, NJ 08876. Onsite registration ends a half hour before first round.  Rounds:  10:00am & ASAP.  

CIS PS 503 K (Rated Only)

When Saturday, Mar 25, 2017
Where P.S. 503 The School of Discovery, 330 59th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220, USA (map)
Description http://chessintheschools.org/s/index.cfm?aid=96

Impact Coaching Quads
When Saturday, Mar 25, 2017
Where P.S. 111 ADOLPH S. OCHS, 440 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA (map)
Description http://impactcoachingnetwork.org/g-t-chess/gandtquads

Chess NYC Quads/Tournament
When Sunday, Mar 26, 2017
Where PS 183 - Robert Louis Stevenson, 419 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065, USA (map)
Description Quads and Tournaments run by Chess NYC at PS 183. Check their schedule for weekly details. https://www.chessnyc.com/tournaments.html

Lower Lab GIRLS ONLY
When Sunday, Mar 26, 2017
Where PS 77 Lower Lab School, 1700 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128, USA (map)
Description PS 77 Lower Lab is having an All-Girls Tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2017. Here is the registration link: https://lowerlabchess.wufoo.com/forms/lower-lab-allgirls-quads-tournament/ Thank you so much. Lower Lab Chess Club

PS 9 Manhattan
When Sunday, Mar 26, 2017
Where PS9, West 84th Street, New York, NY, United States (map)
Description Flyer: http://re-create.org/documents/PS9_Chess_Tourney_Mar26_2017.pdf Signup: https://recreate.longtermsolutions.com/tournament.php


New Jersey

MAR. 25   Chess Mates Saturday Hectos   Web Listing

MAR. 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.

MAR. 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 3/23. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Rd. 1 2:00. njchess.com

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

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 25-26   4th annual Dr. Leroy Dubeck Cup
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30
5SS, G/90 d5. South Jersey Innovation Center, 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Suite A, Marlton, NJ 08053. $7,500 guaranteed prizes. In 5 sections. Open: $700-400-200, Under 2300 $300-175. Under 2100: $600-300-200, top U1900 $300-175. Under 1800: $600-300-200, top U1600 $300-175. Under 1500: $600-300-200, top U1300 $300-175. Under 1200: $500-250-150, top U1000 $100. Entry fee: $95 by 3/24, $110 at site. GMs, IMs free; $95 deducted from prize. Schedule: Reg ends Saturday 9:45 am, rds. Sat 10am – 2pm – 6pm, Sun 10am, 2pm. All: Half point byes OK all, must commit before round 2. Ratings: February official USCF rating list used. Registration: www.snjchess.com/register

MAR. 26   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. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com or visit www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html.

MAR. 26   FCA March Open   Web Listing

Pennsylvania

A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 24, APR. 7, 21, MAY 5, 19, 26   69th Annual Lancaster County Championship
6-SS, 40/120, SD30 d10. This historic, friendly and unique event is open to all players! EF: $35 online, $40 after 3/16 on-site. $$1060 b/40 else in proportion Open/Unrated: 240-120-60 u1800: 140-70-50 u1400: 100-60-45 u1000: 80-55-40. Rds.: 6:00pm Byes: Limit 2, Must be requested at registration or before end of Round 2. Reg.: Online at www.lancasterchess.com. On-site Ends 6:00pm on 4/7 (may register late with 1/2 point bye). Site: Lancaster Catholic High School Library, 650 Juliette Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601. Hotel Rates available! Contact: Jere Cassidy, 717-431-0199, www.lancasterchess.com, Email: jere@lancasterchess.com.

MAR. 25   Greater Philadelphia Weekend Open Under 1300   Web Listing

MAR. 25   16th Horizons for Youth Spring Scholastic
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
$375 GTD. 5SS, G/30 d5. Northampton Com. College, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Main Campus, Coll. Ctr. Bldg., Bethlehem, PA 18020. Reg.: 8:30a, Rds.: 9:30, ASAP. 2 Events: 1) Open and U1200 18 yrs and under. 2) Age-Based, Non-Rated under 14 yrs and under. EF: $34 by11p, 3/24, $39 after. Prizes: OPEN, $200-1st +, $100- 2nd + Trophys-1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, U14. U1200 $75-1st+Trophys-1st, 2nd, 3rd, U10, U8, U6, UNR, Open Tie (Blitzoff), Non-USCF Rated b/0 age. Ent: www.northampton.edu/chess/ (Online only) Info: 610-861-4120; sazrinski@gmail.com. RBO.

A State Championship Event!
MAR. 25   2017 PA State Game/29 Championship (QC)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
5SS, G/29 d0. O’Hara Student Center, Univ. of Pitt., 4024 O’Hara St., Pittsburgh PA 15213. 2 Sections: Championship: EF: $25 by 3/17, $35 later. $$ (690G): $200-100, U2000 $90, U1800 $80, U1600 $70, U1400 $60, U1200 $50, U1000 $40. Trophies: 1-3 U1400, 1-3 U1200, 1-3 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 unrated or U900. EF: $15 by 3/17, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, 1-3 U600. ALL: Trophies: 1-2 Schools, 1-2 Clubs, Teams of 4-7 players from both sections. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg.: 10-10:30am. Rds.: 11-12:30-1:45-3-4:15. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223, martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 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.

MAR. 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.

New York

MAR. 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. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.

MAR. 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. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 26   72nd 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.
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Week 3/13 - 3/19

3/12/2017

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​Extra: not on USCF TLA

CIS ERHS (Rated Only)
When Saturday, Mar 18, 2017
Where Eleanor Roosevelt High School, 411 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021, USA (map)
Description http://chessintheschools.org/s/index.cfm?aid=96

Chess NYC Quads/Tournament
When Sunday, Mar 19, 2017
Where PS 183 - Robert Louis Stevenson, 419 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065, USA (map)
Description Quads and Tournaments run by Chess NYC at PS 183. Check their schedule for weekly details. https://www.chessnyc.com/tournaments.html

NY Chess Kids Learning Center (K1, Booster, Reserve)
When Sunday, Mar 19, 2017
Where 191 7th Avenue, #2N New York 10011 (map)
Description http://nychesskids.com/tournament/ (This replaces PS 116 event that was cancelled)
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New Jersey

​MAR. 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!

MAR. 18   Chess Mates Saturday Hectos   Web Listing

MAR. 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!

MAR. 18   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing

MAR. 19   The Kings and Queens Club Scholastic Chess Tournament   Web Listing

MAR. 19   FCA G/60 Quads   Web Listing

MAR. 19   Westfield 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: $40, $30 members, $30 FM (-$10 from prize), $20 IM (-$20 from prize), GM free (-$30 from prize). Prize Fund: $900 b/30 paid section entries. 70% guaranteed. Prizes: $240-200-160. U2400 USCF $120, U2200 $100, U2000 $80. U1800 Section: EF $25, $20 members. Prizes, b/14: $80-60, U1600 $50, U1400 $40. U1200 Section: EF $25, $20 members. Prizes, b/14: $80-60, U1000 $50, U800 $40. Register: 11:15 a.m. -12 noon. Rounds: 12:15, 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Byes: 1 per player allowed. Must declare before round 3. Information: email John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com.

Pennsylvania

MAR. 18   2017 Spring Chess Challenge   Web Listing

MAR. 19   PCL March 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.

MAR. 19   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.

New York

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 15, 22, 29, APR. 5, 12, 19   Marshall Weekly Wednesdays
6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. U2000: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100. U1700: $100. U1400: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100. U1100: $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

MAR. 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. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 16, 23, 30, APR. 6, 13   9th Long Island CC March 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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 16, 23, 30, APR. 6, 13, 20   Marshall Thursday Open
6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150, U2100: $100 U1800: $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 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: March 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.

MAR. 18   Capital Chess Club Tournament   Web Listing

MAR. 18   18th Annual Bruce Bowyer Memorial
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
4SS, G/45 d10. **NEW LOCATION!** ESTONIAN HOUSE, 243 East 34th Street between Second and Third Avenues. 212.684.0336. **Note: Saturday Grand Prix and Sunday Scholastic • Info@ Facebook: Bruce Bowyer Foundation or (Pat Bowyer) 516.641.4521. EF: $20. $$G: $250-$175-$125, U2200 $100, U2000 $75, U1800 $60. Reg.: 10am-10:45. Rds.: 11-1:30-3:45-5:45pm. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), must commit by 1:30PM. Ent: Cks or MO payable to Pat Bowyer (be sure to specify "Grand Prix, Saturday"), c/o APS, 3500 North State Road 7, Ste 400, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319. • NO door ents. You *MUST* bring clocks and sets, none will be provided. $$$ Payment & entries must be received by Monday, March 13 at the latest.

MAR. 18   Marshall Saturday U1800
4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

MAR. 19   18th Annual Bruce Bowyer Memorial SCHOLASTIC
5SS, G/30 d10. Open to all students thru grade 12. EF: $10. ** NEW LOCATION!! *** ESTONIAN HOUSE, 243 East 34th Street between Second and Third Avenues. 212.684.0336. Note: Saturday Grand Prix and Sunday Scholastic. Info@Facebook: Bruce Bowyer Foundation or (Pat Bowyer) 516.641.4521. $$G: $200-$125-$75, U1800 $50, U1600 $40, U1400 $30, U1200 $25. Trophy to winner, speed playoff for 5-0. Reg.: 10:15-10:45. Rds.: 11am-1pm-2:30-4pm-5:30. Limit 2 byes, commit by 1PM. Ck/MO payable to Pat Bowyer (be sure to specify Scholastic) c/o APS, 3500 North State Road 7, Ste 400, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319. Note: Limit 60 players, no door ents. Payment$/Entries must be received by MAR 13 latest. Provide name,school, USCF rating, ID#, & exp date. Note: You *MUST* bring clocks and sets, none will be provided.
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3/4/2017

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CIS Mark Levine Chess Challenge
Saturday, Mar 11, 2017

Where: M862 Mott Hall II, 234 W 109th St, New York, NY 10025, USA
Description: http://chessintheschools.org/s/index.cfm?aid=96

Chess NYC Quads/Tournament
When: 
Sunday, Mar 12, 2017

Where: PS 183 - Robert Louis Stevenson, 419 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065, USA (map)
Description: Quads and Tournaments run by Chess NYC at PS 183. Check their schedule for weekly details. https://www.chessnyc.com/tournaments.html

PS111 / Impact Coaching Network
When: 
Sunday, Mar 12, 2017

Where: P.S. 111 ADOLPH S. OCHS, 440 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA (map)
Description: See more details at: http://impactcoachingnetwork.org/icn-team-tournaments/
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New Jersey

MAR. 10   FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania   Web Listing

MAR. 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.

MAR. 11-12   50th annual New York State Scholastic Championships (out of state welcome)   NEW YORK
See New York.

MAR. 11-12   Delaware State Open Championship   DELAWARE
See Grand Prix.

MAR. 12   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championship in 5 Sections
BERGEN ACADEMY, 200 HACKENSACK AVE., HACKENSACK, NJ 07601. 4SS. ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 PTS OR MORE WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY! USCF Memb Req'd For Sections 3, 4 AND 5. Info: 201-797-0330 or chessdirector@icanj.net. ADV EF (pmk by Mar 8) $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 unr 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 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 All Ages rated below 1400 or unrated. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF payable To: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W.

MAR. 12   Chess Kings and Queens Sunday Swiss   Web Listing

MAR. 12   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. 12   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA U1600 Championship
Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open To All Ages With Rating below 1600. 4SS, G/60 d5. Prize Fund ($$ b/25): 1st - 3rd $200, $150, $100, TU1400 $50, TU1200 $50. INFO: 201-787-0330 or chessdirector@icanj.net. ADV EF (pmk by Mar 8) $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. ENT: Make EF payable to: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 12   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open to All Ages With Rating above 1400. 4SS, G/61 d5. 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 before the start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By Mar 8) $45, AT Site $50. GMs Free Entry. INFO: 201-797-0330 or chessdirector@icanj.net. $$b/40: Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF payable to: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W.

Pennsylvania

A State Championship Event!
MAR. 10   2017 PA Quick Chess Championship (QC)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
6SS, G/8 d3. Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center, 2300 Lincoln Hwy East (Rt 30), Lancaster, PA 17602. 3 sections, EF rec'd by 2/25: 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, U400, 1-2 Unr. All: EF: $20 after 2/25, PSCF $5 OSA. Reg.: 5:30-6:15pm. Rd 1: 7pm. Feb 2017 Reg rating used. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd. 2. HR: Mention "chess tourney": 800-233-0121 $82-$82-$87-$92. 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/.

MAR. 10-17   March G/45"Two-Night" Tournament.   Web Listing

MAR. 11   MasterMinds CC Quads
Lenfest Center, 3890 N. 10th St., Philadelphia, PA 19140. Quads: 3RR, G/85 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM. Rds.: 9:30, 1, 4. Info: mastermindschess.org or brad@mastermindschess.org.

MAR. 11-12   50th annual New York State Scholastic Championships (out of state welcome)   NEW YORK
See New York.

MAR. 11-12   Delaware State Open Championship   DELAWARE
See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
A State Championship Event!
MAR. 11-12   2017 Ira Lee Riddle Memorial PA State Championship & PA Collegiate Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
5SS, G/90 d5. Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center, 2300 Lincoln Hwy East (Rt 30), Lancaster, PA 17602. 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 2/25, $50 after, PSCF $5 OSA. Reg.: 8:45-9:30 am. Rds.: 10-2-5:30, 9-1. Feb 2017 ratings used. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd. 2. HR: Mention "chess tourney": 800-233-0121 $82-$82-$87-$92. 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/.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
A State Championship Event!
MAR. 11-12   2017 PA State Scholastic Championship
5SS. 226 Trophies!! (163 Individual & 63 Team). Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center, 2300 Lincoln Hwy East (Rt 30), Lancaster, PA 17602. 10 sections (Sat & Sun 3/11 & 12 unless indicated): EF: K-3 Open: (Sat 3/11 only) $30. K-6 U500: (Sat 3/11 only) $26. K-6 U800: (Sat 3/11 only) $27. K-9 U1000: (Sun 3/12 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 2/25, $10 more rec'd 2/26-3/4, $20 more after 3/4. Feb 2017 ratings used. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd. 2. Reg.: Fri 3/10 6-10 pm, Sat 3/11 10-11 am, Saturday entries get 1/2-bye. $5 charge for changes/refunds after 2/25. Rds.: (Sat 3/11 1-day sections): G/40 d5; 10-Noon-2-4-6; (Sun 3/11 K-9 U1000): 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 3/11 8:30pm. Rds begin Sat 3/11 8:45pm. EF: $20/team. HR: Mention "chess tourney": 800-233-0121 $82-$82-$87-$92. 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. 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.

New York

MAR. 9   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.

MAR. 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. Website: www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

MAR. 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.

MAR. 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.

MAR. 11-12   Delaware State Open Championship   DELAWARE
See Grand Prix.

An American Classic!
A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
A State Championship Event!
MAR. 11-12   50th annual New York State Scholastic Championships (out of state welcome)
6SS, G/60 d10, open to grades K-12; top NYS player & team in each section are NY champions. In 11 sections. HS Championship and HS Reserve at Courtyard by Marriott, 11 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Other 9 sections 2/5 mile away at Saratoga Hilton and adjacent Saratoga City Center (connected by indoor walkway), 534 Broadway (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school; no combined school teams allowed even if one school “feeds” another. Teams of 2 or 3 players allowed, but are at a disadvantage. Online entry fee at chessaction.com, all sections: $45 by 2/18, $55 2/19-3/4, $70 3/5 to 3/10. Entry fee at site, all sections: $70. High School, open to grades K-12 born after 9/1/97. EF $48.20 mailed by 2/18. Top NYS grade 9-12 qualifies for Denker Tournament of HS Champions, top NYS grade K-12 girl qualifies for National Girls Tournament of Champions. High School Reserve, open to K-12 under 1200 or unrated. EF $48 mailed by 2/18.Junior High, open to all in grades K-9. EF $47.90 mailed by 2/18. Top NYS grade K-8 born after 9/1/01 qualifies for Barber tournament of K-8 Champions. Middle School Reserve, open to K-8 under 1000 or unrated. EF $47.80 mailed by 2/18. Elementary, open to all in grades K-6. EF $47.60 mailed by 2/18. Elementary Intermediate, open to grades K-6 under 1200 or unrated. EF $47.50 mailed by 2/18. Elementary Reserve, open to grades K-5 under 800 or unrated. EF $47.40 mailed by 2/18. Primary, open to grades K-3. EF $47.30 mailed by 2/18. Primary Reserve, open to grades K-3 under 600 or unrated. EF: $47.20 mailed by 2/18. K-1, open to grades K-1. EF $47.10 mailed by 2/18. K-1 Reserve, open to grades K-1 under 400 or unrated. EF $47 mailed by 2/18. Postmarked 2/19-3/1: All EF $10 more. Do not mail entry after 3/1. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Trophies to top 10 players and top 7 teams each section, top 2 unrated in each reserve section, and top 2 each U1900, U1700, U1500, U1300 (HS), U1000, U800, U600 (HS Reserve), U1800, U1600, U1400 (JHS), U900, U800, U600, U400 (MS Reserve), U1700, U1500, U1300 (Elem), U1100, U1000, U900, U800 (Elem Intermediate), U700, U600, U500, U400, U300 (Elem Reserve), U1400, U1200, U1000 (Primary), U500, U400, U300, U200 (Primary Reserve), U800, U600, U400 (K-1), U300, U200 (K-1 Reserve). Speed playoff if perfect score tie. Free entry to NY State Championship, Labor Day weekend 2017 (Albany), to top player each section, if not already qualified for free entry from another event. Mixed doubles prizes for HS Championship/Reserve combined. Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2, 5, Sun 9, 12, 3. Awards 5:30 pm. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd. 2. HR: Hilton $129-129, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, or use link at chesstour.com. Courtyard $132-132, 866-210-9325, or use link at chesstour.com. Two nights minimum at both hotels. 7 days notice required for room cancellations. Both hotels will sell out a few months before the tournament, but may again have availability in the final week before the event due to late cancellations. For other backup hotels see chesstour.com. Free parking at Courtyard; free parking for overnight guests at Hilton. 7 days notice required for room cancellation at both. Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Online entry:www.chessaction.com. Mail entry: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Include name, rating, USCF ID, USCF expiration (non-members include dues), section, school, grade, birth date, address of each player. Checks payable to Continental Chess. $15 per player service charge for refunds. $10 extra to switch sections, all substitutions from advance list charged $60. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US (At = @)), 347-201-2269. Bring clock if possible- none supplied. Bring set & board for HS Championship, HS Reserve & JHS Championship; set & board supplied for other sections. March official ratings used (except unofficial web ratings usually used if otherwise unrated). TD reserves right to assign estimated rating to players with non-USCF ratings.

MAR. 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.


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