JUNE 2   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.

JUN. 2   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids June 2, 2018   Web Listing

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JUNE 2-3   Leon Shulman Liberty Cup
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30
$5,000 guaranteed! 5 rounds, Time control G/90 d5. Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Cherry Hill, 2349 West Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, across from Garden State Park – 5 miles from Philadelphia City Center. In 3 sections: Open Section: $1000-500-300, top Under 2100/Unr $300-100. Under 1900 Section: $600-400-250, top Under 1700 $250. Under 1500 Section: $500-350-250, top Under 1300 $200. Trophies for Top U1000, U800. Entry Fee: Online $85 by 5/30, $100 at site. GMs, IMs free; $85 deducted from prize. Re-entry - $50. Register: www.snjchess.com/register. Schedule: Reg ends Saturday 9:45 am, rds. Sat 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 6:00, Sun 10:00 am & 2:00 pm. Time Control: G/90 d5. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd. 2. Hotel rates:$109 – “Chess Rate”, 1-856-382-6120; reserve by 5/15. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Ratings: May official USCF rating list. Contact: dgorman@darsemail.com (703) 989-6867.

JUN. 3   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids June 3rd, 2018   Web Listing

JUNE 3   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.

JUN. 3   1st Princeton Scholastic Chess Tournament   Web Listing

JUNE 3   Westfield G/45 Quads
New earlier time! 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 Members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 12:45-1:20 p.m. Those registering after 1:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 1:30, 3:15, 5:00 p.m. Info:westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html

JUNE 2   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

JUN. 2   Futures Scholastic and Adult Championships (100% payout in the adult section)   Web Listing

JUNE 2-3   Leon Shulman Liberty Cup   NEW JERSEY
See Grand Prix.

JUN. 3   Chess at the Moose   Web Listing

CIS PS 503 K
When Saturday, Jun 2, 2018
Where P.S. 503 The School of Discovery, 330 59th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220, USA (map)
Description http://chessintheschools.org/all-tournaments/ click on the date for link to info.

NEST+m
When Sunday, Jun 3, 2018
Where NEST+m, 111 Columbia St, New York, NY 10002, USA (map)
Description http://gmchessacademy.com/tournaments-chess/


MAY 28   Marshall Memorial Day Action!
6-SS, G/25 d5. ($525 b/25): $200-100; U2300, U2000, U1700: $75. EF: $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 11am-12:15-1:30-3:00-4:15-5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

MAY 31   Marshall Thursday Action - NEW PRIZES!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: $25. 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!
MAY 31, JUNE 7, 14, 21, 28   4th Long Island CC June 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.

JANUARY   APRIL   MAY   JUNE   JULY   AUGUST   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER   NOVEMBER  

JUNE 1   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!
JUNE 1-3   Marshall Weekend Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
5-SS, G/90 +30. $1,000 GTD: $500-200; U2200: $150; U1900: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. 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.

JUNE 2   Marshall G/50 (U2000)
4-SS, G/45 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.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JUNE 2   TRM126
Bethlehem Central MS, 332 Kenwood Ave., Delmar, NY 12054. Free. Preregister www.chesstrm.org. 4/SS, G/30 d5. Rd. 1 10:00.

JUNE 2-3   Leon Shulman Liberty Cup   NEW JERSEY
See Grand Prix.

JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23, 30   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.

JUNE 3   TRM234
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.

MAY 25-28 OR 26-28   6th Cherry Blossom Classic   VIRGINIA
See Grand Prix.

MAY 25-28, 26-28   East Coast Open   PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.

MAY 26   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 26   U.S. Amateur K-8 East Under 1200
5-SS, G/30 d5. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. If staying, for chess rate ($129 per night base), details at www.njscf.org or book at https://aws.passkey.com/go/NJChessMay or call Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJ Chess. Free parking during the day, public transportation to NYC, Philadelphia. walking distance, 30 restaurants, shops and parks within 5 minute stroll. In three sections: Under 1200, Under 900, Under 600. Trophies to Top Ten in each section. Others win chess medallions. Unrated may not win first place. Registration: Saturday, May 26, 11am -12noon. Rounds: 12:30pm, then ASAP, with lunch break after Round Two. EF: $30 if postmarked by May 16th. EF at site $40 cash only. One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested with entry fee. May Rating Supplement used. Entries: to Aaron Kiedes, 263 Acabonack Road, Highland Lakes, NJ 07422. Email akiedes@gmail.com for more information. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number, section, grade level and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. No phone entries. Online entries $32 at www.njscf.org after 4-15-18 until 5-24-18 at midnight. W.

MAY. 26   FCA Saturday Trophy Quads   Web Listing

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAY 26-28 OR 27-28   74th Annual U.S. Amateur East Championship
6-SS, 40/2 d5, SD-30. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. For chess rate ($129 per night base), details at www.njscf.org or book at https://aws.passkey.com/go/NJChessMay or call Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJ Chess. Free parking during the day, public transportation to NYC, Philadelphia. Walking distance to 30 restaurants, shops and parks within 5 minute stroll. In 3 sections: Championship (under 2200); Reserve (under 1800); Booster (under 1400); 2-day and 3-day schedules available. 3-Day Registration: Saturday, May 26, 9:30-10:45 am. Rounds: 12-6:15, 11-5:15, 9-3:00. 2-Day Registration: Sunday, May 27, 8:30-9:30 am. 2-day Schedule: First 3 games, May 27, G/60 d5. Rounds: 10, 12:15, 2:30. All schedules merge in round 4. Prizes for each section: trophies to top 5 and top Senior 55/over and Juniors under 16 and 13. Additional Prizes--Championship Section: Trophies to top Under 2000, Under 1900, Under 1800. Reserve Section: Trophies to top Under 1600, Under 1500. Booster Section: Trophies to top Under 1200, Under 1100, Under 1000, Under 900, Under 800. EF: $49, if postmarked by May 16. EF at site $60 cash only. Byes: 3 half-point byes allowed in rounds 1-5 if requested before round 2. Sets and clocks NOT provided. Entries to Aaron Kiedes, 263 Acabonack Road, Highland Lakes, NJ 07422. Email akiedes@gmail.com for more information. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number, Section and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. No phone entries. Online entries $52 at www.njscf.org after 4-15-18 until 5-24-18 at midnight. W.
​

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAY 25-28, 26-28   East Coast Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30
7SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30” incr, (Rnd 1 G/90 +30” incr) (3-day schedule: rds. 1-2 G/45+30"incr); U1300 & U1000 G/120 d5 (rds. 1&2 G/60 d5) (2-day schedule, rds. 1-4 G/30 d5) Philadelphia Marriott West, 111 Crawford Ave., West Conshohocken, PA 19428. $$ Based on score. 7 sections: Championship (min. rating of 2000) FIDE: 7.0 =$3300, 6.5 =$2100, 6.0=$1500, 5.5=$1000, 5.0=$500, 4.5=$175, 4.0=$70 [min $1500 payout, top score group raised if less than $1500]. U2200 (min. rating of 1800) FIDE: 7.0 =$3000, 6.5 =$2000, 6.0=$1300, 5.5=$800, 5.0=$450, 4.5=$150, 4.0=$50. U2000: 7.0 =$3000, 6.5 =$1900, 6.0=$1200, 5.5=$750, 5.0=$400, 4.5=$150. U1800: 7.0= $3000, 6.5 = $1800, 6.0= $1100, 5.5= $650, 5.0=$350, 4.5=$150. U1600: 7.0= $2700, 6.5= $1500, 6.0= $900, 5.5= $550, 5.0=$300, 4.5=$125. U1300: 7.0= $1200, 6.5= $700, 6.0= $350, 5.5= $225, 5.0=$120, 4.5=$50. U1000 (no adult UNR): 7.0=$500, 6.5=$325, 6.0=$175, 5.5=$100, 5.0=$55, 4.5=$30. Trophies to top 10 & top U800 in U1000. Additional prizes to clear 1st place, if no 7-0 in section (added to score prize) - Championship: $600; U2200 $450, U2000 $375, U1800 & U1600: $300; U1300 $100, U1000 $50. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1000, $200 U1300, or $400 in U1600. Boards and pieces provided in all sections. Clocks provided in the Championship – U1600 sections. Optionally, pairings can be texted or emailed. Free Monday morning continental breakfast for players. Free parking for day guests. EF: $149 by 5/11, $159 by 5/22, and $164 online only by 5/24, $170 after 5/24. Special EFs: $75 less for U1300, $100 less for U1000; GMs free, no deduction from prize; IMs $45 less. HR: $99, ($5 EF discount if staying at hotel). Rooms may not be avail after 5/11. 4-day schedule (Champ-U1600): Reg. ends Fri 7pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 9:30 & 3:30. 3-day schedule (Champ-U1600): Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 2:15 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 9:30 & 3:30. U1300 & U1000 3-day schedule Reg. ends Sat 10am. Rds. 11, 1:15 & 4:00, Sun 11 & 4:00, Mon 9:30&1:30. U1300 & U1000 2-day schedule: reg ends Sun 10am. Rds. Sun 11, 12:15, 1:30, 2:45, 4:00, Mon 9:30&1:30 Ent: Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. Detailed rules, more information and registration at http://theeastcoastopen.com.

MAY 26   LVCA K-12 Scholastic Championships
5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $35, $45 CASH ONLY after 5/21/18 AT SITE. Trophy’s- 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Top U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, U400, UNR, $10-$20. Random Prizes each player. Rds.: 11:10pm & ASAP Reg.: Ends 11am. Site: College Hill Moravian Church, 72 W. Laurel St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 Ent:Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Info: bdavis@lehighvalleychessclub.org, www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAY 23, 30, JUNE 6, 20, 27, JULY 4   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.

MAY 24   Marshall Thursday Action - NEW PRIZES!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: $25. 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.

MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28   27th annual Chicago Open   ILLINOIS
See Grand Prix.

MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28   27th annual Chicago Open   ILLINOIS
See Grand Prix.

MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28   27th annual Chicago Open   ILLINOIS
See Grand Prix.

MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28   27th annual Chicago Open   ILLINOIS
See Grand Prix.

MAY 25   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.

MAY 25-28 OR 26-28   6th Cherry Blossom Classic   VIRGINIA
See Grand Prix.

MAY 25-28, 26-28   East Coast Open   PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.

MAY 26   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.

MAY 27   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.

MAY 27   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAY 27   81st 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.

MAY 18-20 OR 19-20   26th annual New York State Open and Senior   NEW YORK
See Grand Prix.

MAY. 19   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids May 19, 2018   Web Listing

MAY 19   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 19   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.

MAY 19   92nd 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 5/17. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Round 1 begins at 2:00pm. Register online: www.njchess.com, Info: Grant Oen, newjerseychess@gmail.com.

MAY. 20   CK&Q Plainsboro Super Sunday May 20, 2018   Web Listing

A State Championship Event!
MAY 20   NJ State North Girls’ Championship
4SS, G/60 d5. ICA Glen Rock, 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ (973) 219-6877. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/14/18 to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646 or online at njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF.Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 12:30pm and 3:00pm and ASAP. Email Noreenchess@gmail.com or go to www.njscf.org for more information. Playoff between first place winners from North and South winners to be held June 10 at Chess Kings and Queens Academy, 1030 Stelton Rd., Piscataway, NJ for the right to be the NJ representative at the National Girls Tournament of Champions.

MAY. 20   FCA Sunday G/90 Match Play   Web Listing

MAY 20   Westfield G/45 Quads & Ernesto Labate Library Dedication
New earlier time! 3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 Members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Library dedication: 12:15 p.m. Register: 12:45-1:20 p.m. Those registering after 1:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 1:30, 3:15, 5:00 p.m. Info: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html.

A State Championship Event!
MAY 20   NJ State South Girls’ Championship
4SS, G/60 d5. 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Marlton, NJ 08053 (703) 989-6867. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/14/18 to South Jersey Innovation Center, 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Suite A, Marlton, NJ 08053 or online at njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 12:30pm and 3:00pm and ASAP. Email dgorman@darsemail.com or go to www.njscf.org for more information. Playoff between first place winners from North and South winners to be held June 10 at Chess Kings and Queens Academy, 1030 Stelton Rd., Piscataway, NJ for the right to be the NJ representative at the National Girls Tournament of Champions.

A State Championship Event!
MAY 20   NJ State South Individual Grades K-8 Championship
4SS, G/60 d5. 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Marlton, NJ 08053 (703) 989-6867. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/14/18 to South Jersey Innovation Center, 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Suite A, Marlton, NJ 08053 or online at njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 12:30pm and 3:00pm and ASAP. Email dgorman@darsemail.com or go to www.njscf.org for more information. Playoff between first place winners from North and South winners to be held June 10 at Chess Kings and Queens Academy, 1030 Stelton Rd., Piscataway, NJ for the right to be the NJ representative at the Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions.

A State Championship Event!
MAY 20   NJ State South Individual Grades 9-12 Championship
4SS, G/60 d5. 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Marlton, NJ 08053 (703) 989-6867. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/14/18 to South Jersey Innovation Center, 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Suite A, Marlton, NJ 08053 or online at njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm and ASAP. Email dgorman@darsemail.com or go to www.njscf.org for more information. Playoff between first place winners from North and South winners to be held June 10 at Chess Kings and Queens Academy, 1030 Stelton Rd., Piscataway, NJ for the right to be the NJ representative at the Denker Tournament of HS Champions.

A State Championship Event!
MAY 20   NJ State North Individual Grades K-8 Championship
4SS, G/60 d5. ICA Glen Rock, 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ (973) 219-6877. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/14/18 to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646 or online at njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 12:30pm and 3:00pm and ASAP. Email Noreenchess@gmail.com or go to www.njscf.org for more information. Playoff between first place winners from North and South winners to be held June 10 at Chess Kings and Queens Academy, 1030 Stelton Rd., Piscataway, NJ for the right to be the NJ representative at the Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions.

A State Championship Event!
MAY 20   NJ State North Individual Grades 9-12 Championship
4SS, G/60 d5. ICA Glen Rock, 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ (973) 219-6877. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/14/18 to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646 or online at njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm and ASAP. Email Noreenchess@gmail.com or go to www.njscf.org for more information. Playoff between first place winners from North and South winners to be held June 10 at Chess Kings and Queens Academy, 1030 Stelton Rd., Piscataway, NJ for the right to be the NJ representative at the Denker Tournament of HS Champions.

MAY. 19   Keystone Saturday G/90 Quads   Web Listing

MAY. 19   10th Greater Philadelphia Monthly Scholastic   Web Listing

MAY. 20   Chess at the Moose May   Web Listing

All Souls
When Saturday, May 19, 2018
Where All Souls Church (80th and Lexington Avenue / entrance on Lexington Avenue - Vestibule to the left). (map)
Description http://toplevelchess.com/tournaments/monthly-all-souls-tournaments/

CIS PS11M MAYORS CUP
When Saturday, May 19, 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.

British International School
When Sunday, May 20, 2018
Where 15 Waterside Plaza New York, NY 10010-2612 (map)
Description http://www.chesseducators.com/bis-ny-fall-chess-tournament/

Charity Chess Event, CGPS
When Sunday, May 20, 2018
Where 4 West 93rd Street (between CPW & Columbus Avenues) New York, NY 10025 (map)
Description http://www.charitychess.org/

Grace Church School
When Sunday, May 20, 2018
Where Grace Church School - 46 Cooper Sq, New York, NY 10003, USA (map)
Description
https://www.facebook.com/events/386376941784343/
New to me.  unrated, U600, U1000, Open.
contact: erabin66@gmail.com

Tri-State Chess Championship at P.S.158 XXVIII
When Sunday, May 20, 2018
Where 1458 York Ave, New York, NY 10075, USA (map)
Description https://tristatechess.com/onlineregistration/




MAY 15   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.

MAY 17   Marshall Thursday Action - NEW PRIZES!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: $25. 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.

MAY 18   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!
MAY 18-20   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.

A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAY 18-20 OR 19-20   26th annual New York State Open and Senior
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)
5SS, 40/100, SD/30, d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Tiki Resort, 2 Canada St., Lake George, NY 12845. $$G 3300. In 4 sections. Open: $$ 400-200-150, top Under 2010/Unr $240-120, top Under 1810 $200-100. Senior: open to under 1910 or unrated born before 5/20/68. $$ 300-150- 100, top Under 1710/Unr $140-70. Under 1610: $$ 240-120-70, Under 1410 $120-60, unrated limit $160. Under 1210: $120-60-40, unrated limit $80, plaques to top 3, 1st U1000, U800, U600, Unr. Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player combined score among all sections: $200-100. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 5/19. Top 3 sections EF: $79 online at chessaction.com by 5/16, 3-day $83, 2-day $82 mailed by 5/10, $90 online until 2 hours before round 1 or at site. Under 1210 Section EF: all $30 less than top 3 sections EF. All: Online entry $7 less to NYSCA members (dues $12/year with 2 issues Empire Chess, $20/year with 4 issues, may be paid with entry fee). No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $40, not available in Open Section. GMs, IMs, WGMs free, $60 deducted from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byes OK all, must commit before rd. 2; limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye if under 1810/unr in Open). HR: $80-80, call 518-668-5744 Mon-Fri 9 am-5pm, reserve by 4/28 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, reg. ends 9:15 pm.

MAY 18-20 OR 19-20   26th annual New York State Open and Senior
See Chess Life or www.chesstour.com.

MAY 19   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.

MAY. 19   New York State Open Blitz   Web Listing

MAY 20   1st Annual Grace Church School Scholastic Tournament
Format: 4-SS, G/40 d5. Sections: Rookie- Pre K- 1 (unrated, no clock), Primary- K-3 U600, Elementary- K-6 U1000, Championship- K-12 EF: $40 postmarked by May 1, $50 if postmarked by May 13 $50 by 12:00 PM on May 19th or onsite, Time: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM. Trophies to top 10 individuals and one team in each section. Grace Church High School, 46 Cooper Sq., New York, NY 10003. www.premierchess.com, www.facebook.com/premierchess. Inquiries to Evan Rabin at erabin66@gmail.com.

MAY. 20   Charity Chess Championship   Web Listing


Charity Chess Event, CGPSWhenSunday, May 20, 2018
Where4 West 93rd Street (between CPW & Columbus Avenues) New York, NY 10025 (map)
Descriptionhttp://www.charitychess.org/

MAY. 11   FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania   Web Listing

MAY. 12   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids May 12, 2018   Web Listing

MAY 12   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!

MAY 12   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. 13   Cherry Hill Super Quads   Web Listing

MAY 13   Mother’s Day Blitz (BLZ)
G/5 d2. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. 2 Sections: Premier (8 highest-rated players), Quads (all others). Premier: 7-RR. Prizes: $50-30-20. Quads: DRR (6 games). Prizes: $50 to 1st in each section. Register: 1:15-1:50 p.m. EF: $21, $16 members. Rounds: All sections 2:00, 2:20, 2:40, 3:00, 3:20 & 3:40 p.m. Final round of Premier 4:00 p.m. Info: http://www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html

MAY. 13   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

MAY 12   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.

Syosset (Sunday Only)
WhenSunday, May 13, 2018
WhereComfort Inn, 24 Oak Dr, Syosset, NY 11791, USA (map)
DescriptionNot 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


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


MAY 10   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.

MAY 11   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.

MAY 12   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAY 12   2018 Watertown Open Chess Tournament
4 round-Swiss System Pairings, G/75+delay 10 seconds, Half pt. bye rds. 1-3 available with advance notice. Sponsored by the Watertown Chess Club, see our web site at: www/watertownchessclub.com. Location: American Red Cross, 2d flr. Conference Rm., 203 N. Hamilton St., Watertown, NY 13601. A United States Chess Federation Sponsored Event, USCF membership required. $125 Prize fund b/10 total paid entries. First $75, 2nd $30, & class $20. Registration: 8:30-9:20 AM, Rds.: 9:30 AM, 12:15, 3 and 5:30 PM. EF: $25, ($22 for WCC members), send to Don Klug, 518 Sherman St., Watertown, NY 13601. D. Klug 315-785-8800.

MAY 12   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

MAY. 13   May CHESSanity Swiss   Web Listing

MAY 13   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.