MAR. 31   Ramapo College March Swiss   Web Listing

MAR. 31   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.

MARCH   APRIL   MAY   JUNE   JULY   AUGUST  

APR. 1   NJ Children’s Chess School Open
New Jersey Children's Chess School, 862 Degraw Ave., Forest Hill (Newark), NJ 07104. 3-RR, G/45 d0, K-6, Reg.: 2-2:50PM. Awards: Trophies to ALL. EF: $25 for registration by mail one week in advance, $30 at door Chess classes meet every Sunday 3-5:30PM. Info: Arkady Geller 973-483-7927 or chesscamp1@yahoo.com. Website: www.chesskidsnj.com. First round begins at 3:00PM.

APR. 1   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 28-APR. 1, MAR. 29-APR. 1, MAR. 30-APR. 1 OR MAR. 31-APR. 1   12th annual Philadelphia Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED)
OPEN SECTION, Mar 28 - Apr 1: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10. GM & IM norms possible, FIDE rated. OTHER SECTIONS, MAR 29 - APR 1, MAR 30 - APR 1 or MAR 31-APR 1: 7SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, directly across the street from Reading Terminal Market with 80 food vendors. Prizes $80,000 based on 500 paid entries (seniors, re-entries, GMs, IMs, WGMs count as half entries, U1100 Section as 40% entries), else proportional, minimum $60,000 (75% of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections: Open: $7000-4000-2000-1000-800-600-500-500-400-400, clear or tiebreak first $200 bonus, FIDE Under 2400/Unr $2000-1000. Under 2200/Unr, Under 2000/Unr, Under 1800: each $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300; unrated may not win over $2000 in Under 2000. Under 1600: $4000-2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300-300. Under 1400: $3000-1500-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300-300. Under 1100/Unr: $1000-700-500-400-300-300-200-200-100-100; unrated may not win over $300. Unrated not allowed in U1800, U1600 or U1400 sections. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player team score: $1000-500-300-200. In Open Section, only the first 7 rounds are counted. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Prize limits: 1) If post-event rating posted 3/27/17-3/27/18 is more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $1500. 2) Players with under 26 lifetime games as of April 2018 official cannot win over $500 in U1100, $1000 in U1400, $1500 U1600, or $2000 U1800. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Open EF, for GMs, IMs & WGMs: $128 online by 3/27, $160 at site. Minimum prize guarantees in Open Section, to players who enter online by 3/1 and play all 9 games with no byes: US GM $300, foreign GM $700 (limited to first 6 to enter, others $400), foreign IM/WGM $400, foreign FM/WIM $300, foreign FIDE rated $200. Open EF, for US players who are not USCF or FIDE rated 2200/over: $358 online at chessaction.com by 1/22, $378 online by 3/27, $400 at site. Open EF, for others: $208 online at chessaction.com by 1/22, $228 online by 3/27, $250 at site. Open mailed entries: all $10 more than online entry, mail by 3/19. U2200 through U1400 Sections EF: $208 online at chessacton.comby 1/22, $228 online by 3/27, $250 at site. Mailed EF: 4-day $214, 3-day $213, 2-day $212 mailed by 1/22, all $20 more mailed by 3/19. U1100/Unr Section EF: $78 online at chessaction.com by 3/27, 4-day $84, 3-day $83, 2-day $82 mailed by 3/19, $100 at site. Online late entry after 3/27: available until 2 hours before round 1, same price as entry at site. EF $100 less to seniors 65/over in Open through U1400. Special 1 year USCF membership with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Open Section to Open Section. 5-day schedule (Open only): Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed. 7 pm, Thu 12 & 7, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 4-day schedule (no Open): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 3-day schedule (no Open): Reg. ends Fri 10 am, rds Fri 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule (not Open): Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds. Sat. 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 4-day, 3-day, 2-day merge & compete for same prizes. Byes: Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 3 byes, limit 2 in last 4 rounds. Open Section must commit before rd. 3, other sections before rd. 4. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. HR: $108-108-128, 215-625-2900, reserve by 3/16 or rate may increase. Parking: (rates subject to change) Marriott valet, about $20/day (60% off regular rate) for first 100 spaces sold. Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St. (3/5 mile from Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton Hotel), $7/day Sat & Sun, $20/day other days. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car online at chesstour.com. Ratings: FIDE March used for Open, USCF April official for U2200 & below; note that USCF ratings after the April list (see above) may result in a $1500 prize limit. Foreign player ratings: see www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. Cellphone & anti-cheating rules: see www.chesstour.com/devices.htm. Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269, chesstour.com. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat. 10:30 pm, reg. by 10:15 pm.

MAR. 29   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.

MAR. 24   Rowan Chess Spring Quads 2018   Web Listing

MAR. 24   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids   Web Listing

MAR. 24   90th 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 3/22. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Round 1 begins at 2:00pm. Register online: www.njchess.com, Info: Grant Oen, newjerseychess@gmail.com.

MAR. 24   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.

MAR. 25   Cherry Hill March Quads   Web Listing

MAR. 25   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

MAR. 25   FCA March 2018 Open   Web Listing

MAR. 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. Note: 3/18 event TBA. We're closed on 4/1.

MAR. 24   17th Horizons for Youth Spring Scholastic RBO
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.: 8:30am, Rds.: 9:30, ASAP. 2 Events: 1) Open and U1200,18yrs & under 2) Age- Based, Non-Rated,14 yrs & under. EF: $34 by 11pm, 3/22, $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. OpenTie (Blit-zoff); Non-USCF Rated b/0 age. Ent: http://northampton.edu/noncredit/horizons-for-youth/bethlehem-school-year-programs.htm Online only. Info: 610-861-4120; sazrinski@gmail.com.

A State Championship Event!
MAR. 24   2018 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 3/16, $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 3/16, $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

MAR. 24   FREE USCF Rated Games! Lansdowne   Web Listing

MAR. 25   $1 USCF Rated Games! Conshohocken   Web Listing

CIS Mott Hall 2
When Saturday, Mar 24, 2018
Where M862 Mott Hall II, 234 W 109th St, New York, NY 10025, USA (map)
Description http://chessintheschools.org/all-tournaments/ click on the date for link to info.

MAR. 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.

MAR. 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.

MAR. 23   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.

MAR. 24 (NOT MAR. 25)   2018 Greater New Haven Championships!   CONNECTICUT
See Grand Prix.

MAR. 24   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.

MAR. 25   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.

MAR. 25   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.

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

MAR. 17   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.

MAR. 18   Cherry Hill Super Quads   Web Listing

MAR. 18   Chess Kings and Queens Sunday Swiss   Web Listing

MAR. 18   Westfield G/50 Quads
3-RR. G/45 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 Members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 12:45-1:20 p.m. Those registering after 1:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 1:30, 3:25, 5:20 p.m. Info:westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html

MAR. 17   8th Greater Philadelphia Monthly Scholastic (3rd Sat of each month)   Web Listing

MAR. 17   Keystone Saturday G/60;+30 Quads (3rd Sat of each month)   Web Listing

MAR. 18   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.

CIS ERHS
When Saturday, Mar 17, 2018
Where ERHS, New York City (map)
Description http://chessintheschools.org/all-tournaments/ click on the date for link to info


MAR. 16   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 16-18 OR 18   Marshall Monthly U2400 - 3-Day
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.

MAR. 17   Middlebury Quick Chess for U1810 (QC)   VERMONT
See Vermont.

MAR. 17   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.

MAR. 17   19th Annual Bruce Bowyer Memorial
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
4SS, G/45 d10. ** 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. New: Mixed Doubles Bonus Prize: best male/female 2-player team combined score: $100. Team must average U2200; register (no extra fee) onsite by 1:30 pm; teammate pairings avoided but possible. 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. • Payment must be received by March 13 latest. NO door ents. You *MUST* bring clocks and sets, none will be provided.

MAR. 17-18   March CHESSanity Tournament   Web Listing

A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 17-18   40th 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 3/5/2018. All EF add $20 after 3/5/2018. NYSCA members deduct $3. All sections USCF rated. Ratings as in March 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 rds. 1, 2, 3, or 4 if requested at entry. Optional first round Friday, 3/16/2018 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.

MAR. 18   TRM 231
Riverbank State Park Theater, 145th St. & Riverside Dr., NYC 10025. Preregister www.chesstrm.org/NYC/ 4/SS, G/30 d5. Check in by 9:15.

MAR. 18   19th Annual Bruce Bowyer Memorial SCHOLASTIC
5SS, G/30 d10. Open to all students thru grade 12. EF: $10. *** 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. New: Mixed Doubles Bonus Prize: best male/female 2-player team combined score: $50. Team must average U2200; register (no extra fee) onsite by 1 pm; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Speed playoff for 5-0. Reg.: 10:15-10:45. Rds.: 11am-1pm-2:30-4pm-5:30. Limit 2 byes, commit by 1PM. Ck/MO payable to Pat Bowyer (be sure to specify Scholastic) c/o APS, 3500 North State Road 7, Ste 400, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319. Note: Limit 60 players, no door ents. Payment$/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.

MAR. 10   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 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!

MAR. 10   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids   Web Listing

MAR. 10   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.

MAR. 10-11   51st annual New York State Scholastic Championships (out of state welcome)   NEW YORK
See New York.

MAR. 10-11   Delaware State Open Chess Championship   DELAWARE
See Grand Prix.

MAR. 11   Wizards of the Mind Scholastic Chess Tournament   Web Listing

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

MAR. 11   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. 11   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

MAR. 11   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA U1600 Championship
4SS, G/60 d5. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open to all ages with rating below 1600. Prize Fund ($$ b/25): 1st - 3rd $200, $150, $100, TU1400 $50, TU1200 $50, Call 201 797-0330, email chessdirector@icanj.net or visit icanj.net for more info. ADV EF (pmk by Mar 5th): $40. At Site $45. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM. Enter online at:http://www.icanj.net/chess_class_in_nj/ica_chess_tournaments or mail to: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to: International Chess Academy. W.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 11   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
4SS, G/61 d5. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open to All Ages With Rating above 1400. Prize Fund ($$b/40): 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100 Best Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 55 Years Old $75. Reg ends at 9 AM. Only one 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before the start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By Mar 5th) $45, AT Site $50. GMs Free Entry. For info, call 201 797-0330, email chessdirector@icanj.net or visit icanj.net. Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. Enter online at: http://www.icanj.net/chess_class_in_nj/ica_chess_tournaments/ or mail information to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to: International Chess Academy. W.

MAR. 7-21   FREE Rated Matches Wednesdays in Blue Bell, PA   Web Listing

MAR. 9-23   NPCC March 2018 Octagonal Tournament.   Web Listing

MAR. 10   MasterMinds CC Quads
Esperanza Academy, 301 W. Hunting Park Ave., Phila., 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. 10   Springfield Quads and U700 Swiss   Web Listing

MAR. 10-11   51st annual New York State Scholastic Championships (out of state welcome)   NEW YORK
See New York.

MAR. 10-11   Delaware State Open Chess Championship   DELAWARE
See Grand Prix.

NY State Chess Championships
When Mar 10 – 11, 2018
Where Saratoga Springs, NY, USA (map)
Description http://www.chesstour.com/nyssc18.htm

Tri-State Chess Championship at Manhattan Day School XII
WhenSunday, Mar 11, 2018
Where310 West 75th Street New York, NY 10023 (map)
Descriptionhttps://tristatechess.com/onlineregistration/

MAR. 7, 14, 21, 28   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. 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. ($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.

MAR. 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. ($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.

MAR. 10   Marshall G/50 Open
4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2100: $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.

MAR. 10   Marshall U1900 Morning Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1700: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: 9-10-11am-12:15pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

An American Classic!
A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
A State Championship Event!
MAR. 10-11   51st annual New York State Scholastic Championships (out of state welcome)
6SS, G/60 d10, open to grades K-12; top NYS player & team each section are NY champions. In 14 sections. High School Sections at Courtyard by Marriott, 11 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (2/5 mile from Saratoga Hilton). Other 11 sections 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. Sections at Hilton/City Center are limited to a total of 1100 players, sections at Marriott 300 players. 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: $59 by 2/15, $69 2/16-3/2, $90 3/3 to 3/9. Entry fee at site, all sections: $90. High School Championship (all K-12 born after 9/1/98): EF $65.30 mailed by 2/15. Top NYS grade 9-12 qualifies for Denker Tournament of HS Champions. High School Intermediate (K-12 under 1800/unr): EF $65.20 mailed by 2/15. High School Reserve (K-12 under 1200/unr): EF $65.10 mailed by 2/15. Junior High Championship (all K-9): EF $65 mailed by 2/15. Top NYS grade K-8 born after 9/1/02 qualifies for Barber tournament of K-8 Champions. Middle School Intermediate (K-8 under 1600/unr): EF $64.90 mailed by 2/15. Middle School Reserve (K-8 under 1000/unr): EF $64.80 mailed by 2/15. Elementary Championship (all K-6): EF $64.70 mailed by 2/15. Elementary Intermediate (K-6 under 1400/unr): EF $64.60 mailed by 2/15. K-5 Intermediate (K-5 under 1100/unr): EF $64.50 mailed by 2/15. K-5 Reserve (K-5 under 800/unr): EF $64.40 mailed by 2/15. Primary Championship (all K-3): EF $64 mailed by 2/15. Primary Reserve (K-3 under 600/unr): EF: $63.90 mailed by 2/15. K-1 Championship (all K-1): EF $63.80 mailed by 2/15. K-1 Reserve (K-1 under 400/unr): EF $63.70 mailed by 2/15. Postmarked 2/16-27: All EF $10 more. Do not mail entry after 2/27. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed 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 (HS), U1600, U1400 (HS Intermediate), U1000, U800, U600 (HS Reserve), U1800, U1600, U1400 (JHS), U1400, U1200 (MS Intermediate), U800, U600, U400 (MS Reserve), U1700, U1500 (Elem), U1200, U1000 (K-6 Intermediate), U900, U800 (K-5 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 entryto NY State Championship, Labor Day weekend 2018 (Albany), to top player each section, if not already qualified for free entry from another event. Mixed doubles prizes (chess sets) for three HS sections combined; no extra fee; enter at Marriott by Sat 2 pm. 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: $135-135 at Hilton, two nights minimum, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, or use link at chesstour.com. Backup hotel: Courtyard by Marriott, two nights minimum, $135-135, 866-210-9325 or use link at chesstour.com. 7 days notice required for room cancellations. Both hotels are likely to sell out 3-4 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 $90. Questions: director@chess.us, 347-201-2269 (leave message, email is better). Bring clock if possible- none supplied. Bring set & board for HS sections; set & board supplied for other sections, but not for skittles. 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. 11   Marshall G/50 (Open & U1600)
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. ($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.


Tri-State Chess Championship at Manhattan Day School XIIWhenSunday, Mar 11, 2018
Where310 West 75th Street New York, NY 10023 (map)
Descriptionhttps://tristatechess.com/onlineregistration/