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Week 4/30 - 5/6

4/29/2018

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New Jersey

MAY. 3-JUL. 26   Kenilworth Summer Tournament   Web Listing

MAY 4-6 OR 5-6   64th Annual Maryland Open   MARYLAND
See Grand Prix.

MAY. 5   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids May 5, 2018   Web Listing

MAY 5   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.

MAY 5   Princeton Day School
650 The Great Road. Sections for OVER 1000 rated players begin at 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds. G/55 d5: ALL AFTERNOON SECTIONS for unrated to 1000 rated players: 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 (beginner). MORNING SECTIONS are for OVER 1000 rated players, begin at 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds.G/55 d5: NEAR MASTERS (K-12 OVER 1400), FUTURE MASTERS (K-12 1200-1400), CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200). PARENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/25 d5 3rds. Parents play free. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 8 in each section under 1000, top 3 over 1000. Medals to all players. Pre-registration online, $35 pay at the door: www.pds.org/chess. On site registration $45. Inquiries to Bonnie Waitzkin Chessteach@gmail.com.

MAY. 6   CK&Q Piscataway Super Sunday May 06, 2018   Web Listing

MAY 6   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championship in 5 Sections
4SS. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. All players with 2.5 points or more will receive a trophy! USCF Memb Req'd For Sections 3, 4 AND 5. For info, call 201-797-0330, email chessdirector@icanj.net or visit icanj.net. ADV EF (pmk by May 1st) $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.

MAY 6   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.

MAY 6   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

MAY. 6   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

MAY 6   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA U1600 Championship
4SS, G/60 d5. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open to all ages with rating below 1600. Prize Fund ($$ b/25) 1st - 3rd $200, $150, $100, TU1400 $50, TU1200 $50, Call 201-797-0330, email chessdirector@icanj.net or visit icanj.net for more info. ADV EF (pmk by May 1st) $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!
MAY 6   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
4SS, G/61 d5. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack NJ 07601. Open to All Ages With Rating above 1400. Prize Fund ($$b/40): 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100. Best Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 55 Years Old $75. Reg ends at 9 AM. Only one 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before the start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By May 1st) $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.

Pennsylvania

MAY 5 (NOT JUNE 2 AS NOTED IN APRIL CL)   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

MAY. 5   Chess at the Comm   Web Listing

New York

CIS PS11M (ROOKIES)
When Saturday, May 5, 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.

Hunter
When Sunday, May 6, 2018
Where Hunter College Elementary School, 71 E 94th St, New York, NY 10128, USA (map)

PS 300Q NYChessKids
When Sunday, May 6, 2018
Where PS 300Q 28-37 29TH ST, QUEENS, NY 11102 TRAINS: N & W to 30th street, Queens (map)
Descriptionhttp://nychesskids.com/q300-tournaments/

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US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 30, MAY 7, 14, 21   32nd Nassau Amateur Team
4-SS, 45/980, SD/30 d5. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. Open to teams of 3 (+ optional alternate). Ave rating must be U1900. Teams play in rating order. EF: $54/team by 4/27, $75 at site, $10 more per non-memb. $$ (504 b/12 teams) 252, U1700, 1500/UR each 126. Team byes 1-4 (Last rd bye must be req before rd. 3 and is irrevocable). Teams seeking players: 631 218-4440 or captnhal@optonline.net. Players looking for teams $18 by 4/27, $25 at site, $10 more for non-memb. Reg ends 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15 each Mon. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782.

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MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30   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.

MAY 3   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.

MAY 4-6 OR 5-6   64th Annual Maryland Open   MARYLAND
See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAY 4-6   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAY 4, 11, 18, 25   Queens CC May Open
4-SS, G/90 d5. All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432. EF: $30, QCC $25. $250 Gtd: $150-$100, other prizes per entries. Up to two 1/2 pt byes permitted (request prior to Rd. 3). Reg.: 7:00-7:30 pm. Rds.: 7:45 each Friday. Mail advance entries by 04/27/18 to Joseph J. Felber, 76 Union Ave., Apt. 1-W, Amityville, NY 11701.

MAY 5   TRM125
Albany HS, 700 Washington Ave., Albany 12203. Free. Preregister www.chesstrm.org. 4/SS, G/30 d5. Rd. 1 10:00.

MAY 5, 12, 19, 26   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.

MAY 6   TRM233
Riverbank State Park Theater, 145th St. & Riverside Dr., NYC 10025. Free to 1st 300. Preregister www.chesstrm.org/NYC/ 4/SS, G/30 d5. Check in by 9:15.
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Week 4/23 - 4/29

4/22/2018

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New Jersey

APR. 27-29 OR 28-29   27th annual Eastern Class Championships   MASSACHUSETTS
See Grand Prix.

APR. 28   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids   Web Listing

APR. 28   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.

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

APR. 29   Cherry Hill Super Quads   Web Listing

APR. 29   CK&Q Plainsboro Super Sunday April 29, 2018   Web Listing

APR. 29   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

APR. 29   FCA Sunday G/60 Quads   Web Listing

Pennsylvania

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New York

282 Bk Tournament
When Sunday, Apr 29, 2018
Where PS/MS 282 Park Slope School, 180 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (between Lincoln & Berkeley). (map)
Description
Registerhere:  
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvEcI3txrGbuML5XvW3k9wl21QImixrWtqPBD94aOIkBqH1w/viewform

Pay here:
After you register, please pay the $10 entry fee via PayPal. Click here:
https://282parkslope.org/go/chess-tournaments/

If you plan to playin a rated section, but have not yet joined the US Chess Federation,

Anderson
When Sunday, Apr 29, 2018
Where The Anderson School, 100 W 77th St, New York, NY 10024, USA (map)
Description http://www.nyschessclub.com/tournaments.html

PS 6
When Sunday, Apr 29, 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/



US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 23, 30, MAY 7, 14, 21, 28   Marshall FIDE Monday/U1800
6-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100; U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25) $200-150-100; U1500: $100-50. EF: $40; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7pm each Mon. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

APR. 26   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 26, MAY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31   Marshall Thursday Open
6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150-$75; U1900: $125. EF: $40; NonMCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

APR. 27   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.

APR. 27-29 OR 28-29   27th annual Eastern Class Championships   MASSACHUSETTS
See Grand Prix.

APR. 27-29 OR 28-29   25th Space Coast Open   FLORIDA
See Grand Prix.

APR. 28   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.

APR. 28   Coldenham Memorial   Web Listing

APR. 29   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.

APR. 29   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.
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Week 4/16 - 4/22

4/15/2018

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New Jersey

APR. 20   FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania   Web Listing

APR. 21   91st 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 4/19. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Round 1 begins at 2:00pm. Register online: www.njchess.com, Info: Grant Oen, newjerseychess@gmail.com.

APR. 21   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids   Web Listing

APR. 21   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.

APR. 22   Cherry Hill Super Quads   Web Listing

APR. 22   The Kings and Queens Club Scholastic Chess Tournament   Web Listing

APR. 22   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

APR. 22   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: EF $40, $30 members, GM free (-$30 from prize). Prize Fund: $900 b/30 paid section entries. 70% guaranteed. Prizes: $240-200-160. U2400 $120, U2200 $100, U2000 $80. U1800: EF $25, $20 members. Prizes, b/14: $80-60, U1600 $50, U1400 $40. U1200: 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. Info: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html

Pennsylvania

APR. 21   4th Annual LVCA Bruce Alberston Memorial $1500 Gtd-RBO
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15
5SS, G/30 d5. College Hill Moravian Church, 72 W. Laurel St., Bethlehem, PA. 2 Sections: Open: $350 $250-$150, U2100/Unr-U1900-U1700- U1500-$75 ea. U1200:1st-$100, 2nd-3rd-U900-Unr-$50 ea. Mixed/Fam. Doubles: $75 ea. EF: $30 by 4/16, $35 CASH on site. GM/IM free; $30 from prize. Reg: ends 10:45 am. Rds.: Sat-11,12:30, 2:30, 4, 5:30. 1/2 pt byes: limit 2. Info: www.lehighvalleychesscub.org, 484-866-3045. Checks payable to: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., Fl. 1, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

APR. 21   9th Greater Philadelphia Monthly Scholastic (3rd Sat of each month)   Web Listing

APR. 21   Blitz Bowl II (A Charity Event)   Web Listing

APR. 21   Keystone Saturday G/60;+30 Quads (3rd Sat of each month)   Web Listing

APR. 22   Delaware Valley Spring Scholastic   Web Listing

New York

CIS PS139K
When Saturday, Apr 21, 2018
Where Public School 139, 330 Rugby Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA (map)
Description http://chessintheschools.org/all-tournaments/ click on the date for link to info.

PS 166
When Sunday, Apr 22, 2018
Where Public School 166, 132 W 89th St, New York, NY 10024, USA (map)
Description http://artsandathletics.org/chess/

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PS 198M NYChessKids
When Sunday, Apr 22, 2018
Where PS198M The Straus School, 1700 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128, USA (map)
Description Info: http://nychesskids.com/tournament/ps198tournaments/ Register: https://nychesskids.wufoo.com/forms/z18m3qpe1ymo3wb/?mc_cid=52aba6ed0d&mc_eid=678b9cc5f9

Tri-State Chess Championship at Lycee Francais de NY
When Sunday, Apr 22, 2018
Where 505 E 75th St, New York, NY 10021 (map)
Description https://tristatechess.com/onlineregistration/


APR. 17
   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.

APR. 19   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 19, 26, MAY 3, 10, 17, 24   3rd Annual LI Chess Club Ilan Kreitner Memorial
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15
Open to all. $1500 GTD PRIZE FUND! 6SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all: $1500 GTD: $500-$300. Top U-2000, U-1750, U-1500, U-1250/unr. $175 ea. EF: $50 LICC Members, $60 Non-LICC members. Reg.: 6:45 – 7:15 PM. Adv. Ent: in person at the LICC any Thursday evening prior to rd. 1. Rds.: 7:30 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-6 (rd. 6 bye decl. before rd. 3). Info: www.lichessclub.com.

APR. 20   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!
APR. 20-22   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

APR. 21   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 22   80th Binghamton Open
4SS, G/65 d5. Cordisco's Chess Center, 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901. (607) 772-8782. $500 Prize Fund b/16. EF: Open $40, Res.U1700 $35. Prizes: Open $150-$75-$50; Res. $125-$60-$40. Reg.: 8:45 - 9:15AM. Rds.: 9:30-12Noon-2:30-4:45. Bring clocks none supplied.
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Week 4/9 - 4/15

4/8/2018

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New Jersey

APR. 14   Saint Joseph Spring Scholastic
St. Joseph HS, 145 Plainfield Rd., Metuchen. Drive to cafeteria in rear of school. K-8 (Current SJHS Students are eligible to play but not eligible for prizes) 2 Sections: Open, Novice. Open: USCF Membership Required. Novice: USCF Membership Not Required – perfect for newer players. Time Control: 5-SS, G/25 d5. Rounds: 1st Round 10:00 then immediately following. EF: $20. Prizes: Trophies to Top 3 players in each section. Tiebreaks used. USCF Rule 34E. Register: 9:30 – 9:50. Lunch provided on site for parents/students (included in reg. fee). Information: jarrett_dewelde@hotmail.com. PLEASE BRING EQUIPMENT!

APR. 14   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!

APR. 14   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids   Web Listing

APR. 14   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.

APR. 14   FCA Saturday Trophy Quads   Web Listing

APR. 14   WWP High School North tournament, see www.mercermodchain.org/events/chess-tournament

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APR. 15   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

APR. 15   CK&Q Piscataway Super Sunday April 15, 2018   Web Listing

APR. 15   CK&Q Piscataway Super Sunday April 15, 2018   Web Listing

APR. 15   Westfield Spring Scholastic
Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12. 3 Sections: Open, U1250, U750. Open: 3-SS. G/40 d5. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. U1250 & U750: 4-SS. G/25 d5. Rounds: 2:00, 3:15, 4:30, 5:45 p.m. Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 in each section. Tiebreaks used. See USCF Rule 34E. EF: $25, $20 members. Register: 1:15-1:50 p.m. Info: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html

Pennsylvania

APR. 14   Free Blitz Tournament - Montgomery County Community College   Web Listing

APR. 14   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.

APR. 15   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.

New York

Girls Tournament at NEST (Called NYS Girls)
When Apr 14 – 15, 2018
Where New Explorations High School, New York, NY 10002, USA (map)
Description This is being called the NYS Girls Championship by the tournament's creator:

http://www.chessgirls.win/



The Open, K-6 and K-3 Championship Sections are each 2 days, 6 rounds, Game/60 + 10-sec. delay. Awards: 6:30 pm Sun. Games: 10 am, 1, 4 pm both days.
The K-1 Championship and the 3 Non-Championship Sections are each 1-day, 5 Rounds, 30 minutes + 5-second delay. Sunday 10 am-12-1:30-3-4:45

Syosset (Sunday but some sections 2 day)
When Apr 14 – 15, 2018
Where Comfort Inn, 24 Oak Dr, Syosset, NY 11791, USA (map)
Description Not technically scholastic but should be good:

Flyer: http://www.chessanity.org/uploads/2/3/6/9/23693816/march_chessanity_tournament__3_.pdf

Web Site:
http://www.chessanity.org/chessanity-sponsored-tournaments.html


2 Day:
Masters: Invitation only. Open only to six USCF 2250+ players. Sat. & Sun., 4 rounds, G/90 + 30Premier: Open to USCF 1600+ players. Sat. & Sun., 4 rounds, G/90 + 30

Sunday:
Classic (U1700): Open to any USCF members rated between 1700 and 1100. Sun. only, 4 rounds, G/60Boosters (U1200): Open to any USCF members rated between 1200 and 500. Sun. only, 4 rounds, G/30Beginners (U600): Open to any USCF members rated under 600 and unrated players. Sat or Sun. (two options), 4 rounds, G/30Nonrated: Open to any rated or unrated players. Sat. or Sun. (two options), 4 rounds, G/30 (No USCF ID/clock/notation required).

All Souls
When Saturday, Apr 14, 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/

Avenues
When Sunday, Apr 15, 2018
Where Avenues: The World School, 259 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA (map)
Description http://gmchessacademy.com/tournaments-chess/

Hunter
When Sunday, Apr 15, 2018
Where Hunter College Elementary School, 71 E 94th St, New York, NY 10128, USA (map)



US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 11, 18, 25, MAY 2, 9, 16   Marshall Weekly Wednesday
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: $40; NonMCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

APR. 12   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.

APR. 13   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.

APR. 14   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.

APR. 14 NOT APRIL 7   TRM124
ML King MS, 918 Stanley St., Schenectady 12307. Free. Preregister www.chesstrm.org. 4/SS, G/30 d5. Rd. 1 10:00.

APR. 14   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 14-15 OR 15   2nd Annual NY State Girls Championship!
Open to all girls, out of state welcome, the NEST+m School, 111 Columbia Street (between Delancey and E. Houston St), NYC. Subways: Delancey Street (F train), 2nd Ave. Station (F, M trains). Online entries at www.chessgirls.win: $55 thru 4/9/18, $65 4/10-12, $80 later or at site, at least 1 hour before game ($5 less per player if 3 or more from same school enter together online by 4/9). For details on mail or phone entries see www.chessgirls.win or www.chesscenter.cc. In 7 sections. Each section has its own age, (grade) and rating requirements (Championship sections open to all who are under age (and grade) limits; unrated allowed all sections). Open Championship, open to all girls born after 4/15/98 (top NYS K-12 girl qualifies for National Girls Tournament of Champions in Wisconsin), K-6 Championship and K-3 Championship are each 2-days: 6-SS, G/60 d10. Rounds: 10 am-1-4 pm each day. K-12 Under 1200, K-6 Under 900, K-3 Under 600 and K-1 Championship are each 5-SS, G/30 d5. Rounds: 10 am-12-1:30-3-4:45 pm Sunday. K-1 open to grades 1/below born after 4/15/10. Both K-3 sections open to grades 3/below born after 4/15/08. Both K-6 sections open to grades 6/below born after 4/15/05. K-12 Under 1200 section open to grades 12/below born after 4/15/98. Trophies to top 12 each section and top 3 Unr. in each 1-Day section. Grade plaques: top 3 K/below in K-1 section, top 3 scorers below 9th Grade in K-12 U1200, top 3 below 4th grade in K-6 U900, and top 3 below 2nd grade in K-3 U600 (you can win both plaque + trophy). All players scoring 4 or more (5 or more in 2-Day sections) who don't win a trophy receive a medal! Speed playoff for 5-0 or 6-0. Plaques also to top 4 teams each section (top 3 scorers from same school = team, all on team must attend same school: no combined teams, even if one school “feeds” another). Individual free entry prizes (in each 2-Day Championship section): Free entry to 2 specified Continental Chess tournaments thru 12/31/18 to 1st! Free entries courtesy of Continental Chess and are valid for CCA tmts. with 100% unconditionally guaranteed prize funds. Free entries do not include NYS Scholastics in Saratoga. See www.chesscenter.cc for complete details and restrictions. All: Out-of-state eligible for prizes but top NYS player and team each section are NY Champions. April 2018 official ratings used, except unofficial ratings at uschess.org usually used if otherwise unrated. TD reserves right to assign estimated ratings to players with non-USCF ratings. All substitutions from advance entry list charged late fee. Section switches subject to $10 extra charge per player after 4/12. $15 service charge for each player refund. TD reserves right to reassign sections for advance entries with incorrect or unclear registrations. Limit 2 byes, commit before rd. 3. HR: see travel websites for nearby hotels in NYC. Info, help with entries, parking, etc: www.chessgirls.win. Questions: director@chessgirls.win, chesscentr@gmail.com or 646-232-3155 (or 347-201-2269: leave message, email is better). Team rooms: teamrooms@chessgirls.win. Sets provided by Little House of Chess-- bring clocks! School purchase orders payable to: Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. (Note: US Chess Junior Grand Prix for Top 3 Championship Sections only.)

APR. 15   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.
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New Jersey

APR. 7   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids   Web Listing

APR. 7   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.

APR. 7   Princeton Day School
650 The Great Road. Sections for OVER 1000 rated players begin at 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds. G/55 d5: ALL AFTERNOON SECTIONS for unrated to 1000 rated players: 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 (beginner). MORNING SECTIONS are for OVER 1000 rated players, begin at 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds. G/55 d5: NEAR MASTERS (K-12 OVER 1400), FUTURE MASTERS (K-12 1200-1400), CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200). PARENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/25 d5 3rds. Parents play free. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 8 in each section under 1000, top 3 over 1000. Medals to all players. Pre-registration online, $35 pay at the door: www.pds.org/chess. On site registration $45. Inquiries to Bonnie Waitzkin Chessteach@gmail.com.

APR. 8   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

APR. 8   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.
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Pennsylvania

APR. 7   Springfield Open   Web Listing

APR. 7   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

New York

APR. 5   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!
APR. 6-8   Marshall PREMIER FIDE OPEN
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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 6, 13, 20, 27   18th Annual Queens Team Championship
4-SS, G/120 d5. All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432. Open to two player teams with April ratings averaging under 2000. $100-$50 to top 2 teams, $60 each to top U1700 team, top mixed doubles or all female team, top scorer Board 1, top scorer Board 2 (based on 10 paid teams (prizes raised/lowered proportionally)). One 1/2 point team bye permitted, which must be requested at entry. If one player on team is unavailable, replacement player must be rated lower and occupy board of player replaced. EF: $35 per player, $25 QCC members. Reg.: 7:00-7:30 pm. Rds.: 7:45 each Friday. Mail advance entries by 3/31/18 to Joseph Felber, 76 Union Ave. #1W, Amityville, NY 11701.

APR. 7   CT State Quick Championships! (QC)   CONNECTICUT
See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 7-8   2nd annual Bill Little Memorial
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
5SS, rds. 1-3 G/90 d10, rds. 4-5 40/100, SD/30 d10. Proctors Theatre, 432 State St., Schenectady, NY 12305 (free parking in Broadway Garage). $1700 guaranteed prize fund. In 3 sections. Open: $300-150-90, top U2050/Unr $140-70. Under 1850: $200-100-50, top U1650 (no unr) $120-60. Under 1450: $120-70-40, top U1250 (no unr) $60-30. Unrated may not win over $70 in U1450. Mixed doubles: best male/female combined scores among all sections: $100. Must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register by 3 pm 4/7. Top 2 sections EF: $62 online at chessaction.com by 4/5 or mailed by 3/30, $80 at site or online until 9 am 4/7. Online entry $5 less to NYSCA members (may join with entry). U1450 Section EF: all $20 less than above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $50 from prize. All: Re-entry $40; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper 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. Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 3 & 7, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: Hotels/motels within walking distance; see travel websites. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).

APR. 7-8   2nd annual Bill Little Memorial
See Chess Life or www.chesstour.com.

APR. 7, 14, 21, 28   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. 8   CT State Rapid Championships! (QC)   CONNECTICUT
See Grand Prix.

APR. 8   TRM232
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.

APR. 8   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.
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