SEPT. 2   New Jersey Scholastic K-8 Championship
5-SS, G/30 d5. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. If staying, for chess rate, please make reservations at https://aws.passkey.com/go/NJChessSep17. Room Block expires 8/1. Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJ Chess. Free parking, public transportation to NYC, Phila. 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. Registration: Saturday, September 2, 11am -12noon. Rounds:12:30pm, then ASAP. EF: $30 if postmarked by August 26. $40 cash at site. One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested with entry fee. September Rating Supplement used. Entries: Hal Sprechman, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number, grade level, section and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. Register online at njscf.org for $32 by midnight 8/31. Questions to halsprechman@gmail.com. Phone: 732 259-3881. W.

A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
SEPT. 2-4 OR 3-4   70th Annual New Jersey Open Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60
All Prizes Guaranteed!! 6-SS, 40/2 d5, SD/1. Headquarters Plaza Hyatt, 3 Headquarters Plaza, Morristown, NJ 07960. (973) 898-9100. A luxury hotel including spa. Free parking. For chess rate ($124/night) use https://aws.passkey.com/go/NJChessSep17 for online reservations. Room block expires on 8/1. Short walk to train station with service to New York and Philadelphia (via Newark). 5 minute walk to many restaurants and shopping. In 3 sections, Open Section, Under 2000, Under 1600. With 3 day and 2 day schedules. Prizes: Open: $1000-$800-$600-$400-$200, Top Expert & A: $200 and trophy. Trophy to NJ Champion. Under 2000 $500-$300-$100. Top B & C: $200 and trophy. Under 1600: $500-$300-$100. Top D, E & F: $200 and trophy. $100 prize for best Open section game. $100 prize for best game in either Under 2000 or Under 1600 section. All Prizes Guaranteed. All sections get these trophies: Top 3, Top Senior over age 55, Top Under Age 16, Top Under Age 13. Unrated may win first place in Open section only. Early Entry Fee $68 if paid by 8/29. EF onsite is $80. $50 for re-entry. Make checks payable to NJSCF. Online registration is $70 at njscf.org until midnight on 8/31. 3 day reg at hotel: 9:00am-11:00am 9/2. 2 day reg at hotel: Sunday, 9/3 9-10am. Rounds: 3 day Saturday 12:00 & 6:30pm, Sunday 11am & 6pm, Monday 9am & 3:30pm. Rounds: 2 day 1-2-3(G/60 d5) Sunday 10:30am, 12:45pm and 3:00pm. 3 Day and 2 Day schedules merge in round 4. Entries to Hal Sprechman, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527. Email: halsprechman@gmail.com. Phone: 732 259-3881. Entries should include name, USCF ID and expirations, mailing address, email address, phone, section and schedule desired and entry fee.

SEP. 1   8th Annual NPCC Touch-Move Blitz Championship   Web Listing

SEPT. 1-3 OR 2-3   73rd Ohio Chess Congress   OHIO
See Grand Prix.

SEPT. 1-4, 2-4 OR 3-4   139th annual NY State Championship   NEW YORK
See Grand Prix.

SEPT. 2   W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads
Our 28th year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. Walnut St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am. Rds.: 9:40, 1:00, 4:00. Info: WCCC1975@gmail.com.

SEPT. 3   Main Line Chess and Games G/60 Quads
3 RR, G/60 d5. Main LIne Chess and Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20. $50 to first. Reg.: 12-12:30 p.m. Rounds: 12:45, 3:00, 5:15 p.m. Info: Bring a chess clock. mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com, mainlinechessandgames.net, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.

SEPT. 3   15th Holly Heisman Memorial Fundraiser
JCC Kaiserman Branch, Haverford Rd. & City Ave., Wynnewood. Free entry! Advance entry strongly suggested. Optional tax-deductible donation to the Holly Heisman Memorial Fund at the Philadelphia Foundation to benefit women in need, $25+ per entry strongly suggested. Reg.: 9:15-10. All: G/25 d5, Rds. 10:30-11:45-1:30-2:45-4 or earlier. 3 Sections: Open 5SS & U1500 5SS (both open to all ages) and K-8 U900 4SS. Many donated prizes ($1,000+/yr!). Prize sponsors encouraged & honored at event: email joshuamiltonanderson@gmail.com; Ent: Email Name, ID number, and section to joshuamiltonanderson@gmail.com; List of players and prizes under HHM Info tab at http://mindseyepress.com. Info: 610-649-0750 for Dan Heisman; mail to: joshuamiltonanderson@gmail.com for Joshua Anderson. W.

AUG. 28   27th Nassau G/10 (BLZ)
(Blitz rated) 7SS, G/7 d3 or G/10 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. EF: $25 by 8/21, $32 at site, non-memb $5 more. $$ (525 b/25) 150, U2200, 2000, 1800, 1550, 1300/UR 75 each. 3 byes 1-7. Reg to 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15-7:45-8:15-8:45-9:10-9:35-10. Rule 14H not used. Sept supl used. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782 captnhal@optonline.net.

AUG. 31   Marshall Thursday Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.

JULY   AUGUST   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER   NOVEMBER   DECEMBER   JANUARY   FEBRUARY  

SEPT. 1   Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
SEPT. 1-3   Marshall Weekend FIDE
5-SS, 40/90 SD/30 +30. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25): $250-125. U2200: $125; U1900 $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. GMs Free. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12 & 5:30pm. Max 2 byes, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
A State Championship Event!
SEPT. 1-4, 2-4 OR 3-4   139th annual NY State Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED)
Out of state welcome. 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option in U2100 & below, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd., Albany 12205 (Thruway Exit 24, I-87 north to Wolf Rd., Exit 4). Free parking, free airport shuttle, indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, many restaurants nearby. $13,000 guaranteed prizes. In 5 sections. Championship, open to 1800/above. $1500-700-500-300, top U2300/Unr $800-400. State title & $100 bonus to top NYS resident (both decided on tiebreak if tied). Under 2100: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1900 $400-200. Under 1800: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1600 $400-200. Under 1500: $700-400-200-100, top Under 1300 $300-150. Under 1200: $400-200-100-50, plaque to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $600-300. Must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500 or $500 U1800. Top 3 sections EF: $99 online at chessaction.com by 8/30, 4-day $109, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 if check mailed by 8/23, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. GMs $90 from prize. Under 1500 Section EF: All $20 less than top 3 sections. Under 1200 Section EF: All $40 less than top 3 sections. All: Online entry $7 less to NYSCA members (dues $12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess or $20/yr with 4 issues; join/renew with entry.) Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF 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. Re-entry $60, all but Championship. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:15. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, merges with 3-day Sat 6 pm. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 10 am, rds. Sun 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6, Mon 10 & 3:15, no 2-day Championship. Bye: all, limit 2, Championship must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $102-102, 800-443-8952, 518-458-8444, reserve by 8/21 or rate may increase. NYSCA meeting 9 am Sun. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). $15 service charge for refunds. NYS Blitz Championship Sun 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm.

SEPT. 1-4, 2-4 OR 3-4   139th annual NY State Championship
Out of state welcome. See Chess Life or www.chesstour.com.

SEPT. 2   Marshall Morning U1700 Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10-11:15am-12:15pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

SEPT. 3   New York State Blitz Championship (BLZ)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10 (ENHANCED)
Out of state welcome, NYS Blitz title to top NY resident, on tiebreak if necessary. 5SS, G/5 d0, double round, 10 games, Albany Marriott (see NY State Championship in Aug CL issue or uschess.org). $800 guaranteed prizes: $200-100-50, Under 2200/Unr $120-60, U1900/Unr $100-50, U1600/Unr $80-40. EF $40, NYSCA members $35, at site only, no checks. GMs free; $40 deducted from prize. Reg. ends 9:45 pm, rds. 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12. Bye: 1, must commit before rd 2. Blitz rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes.

SEPT. 3   Marshall Morning Action! (4 Rounds)
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1800: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10-11:15am-12:15pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

SEPT. 4   Marshall Labor Day Action!
6-SS, G/25 d5. ($525 b/25) $200-100. U2300: $75, U2000: $75, U1700: $75. EF: $50, MCC Mbrs $30. GMs Free. Reg.: 10:15-10:45am. Rds.: 11am-12:15-1:30-3:00-4:15-5:30pm. 2 byes available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

SEPT. 2   New Jersey Scholastic K-8 Championship
5-SS, G/30 d5. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. If staying, for chess rate, please make reservations at https://aws.passkey.com/go/NJChessSep17. Room Block expires 8/1. Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJ Chess. Free parking, public transportation to NYC, Phila. 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. Registration: Saturday, September 2, 11am -12noon. Rounds:12:30pm, then ASAP. EF: $30 if postmarked by August 26. $40 cash at site. One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested with entry fee. September Rating Supplement used. Entries: Hal Sprechman, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number, grade level, section and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. Register online at njscf.org for $32 by midnight 8/31. Questions to halsprechman@gmail.com. Phone: 732 259-3881. W.

A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
SEPT. 2-4 OR 3-4   70th Annual New Jersey Open Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60
All Prizes Guaranteed!! 6-SS, 40/2 d5, SD/1. Headquarters Plaza Hyatt, 3 Headquarters Plaza, Morristown, NJ 07960. (973) 898-9100. A luxury hotel including spa. Free parking. For chess rate ($124/night) use https://aws.passkey.com/go/NJChessSep17 for online reservations. Room block expires on 8/1. Short walk to train station with service to New York and Philadelphia (via Newark). 5 minute walk to many restaurants and shopping. In 3 sections, Open Section, Under 2000, Under 1600. With 3 day and 2 day schedules. Prizes: Open: $1000-$800-$600-$400-$200, Top Expert & A: $200 and trophy. Trophy to NJ Champion. Under 2000 $500-$300-$100. Top B & C: $200 and trophy. Under 1600: $500-$300-$100. Top D, E & F: $200 and trophy. $100 prize for best Open section game. $100 prize for best game in either Under 2000 or Under 1600 section. All Prizes Guaranteed. All sections get these trophies: Top 3, Top Senior over age 55, Top Under Age 16, Top Under Age 13. Unrated may win first place in Open section only. Early Entry Fee $68 if paid by 8/29. EF onsite is $80. $50 for re-entry. Make checks payable to NJSCF. Online registration is $70 at njscf.org until midnight on 8/31. 3 day reg at hotel: 9:00am-11:00am 9/2. 2 day reg at hotel: Sunday, 9/3 9-10am. Rounds: 3 day Saturday 12:00 & 6:30pm, Sunday 11am & 6pm, Monday 9am & 3:30pm. Rounds: 2 day 1-2-3(G/60 d5) Sunday 10:30am, 12:45pm and 3:00pm. 3 Day and 2 Day schedules merge in round 4. Entries to Hal Sprechman, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527. Email: halsprechman@gmail.com. Phone: 732 259-3881. Entries should include name, USCF ID and expirations, mailing address, email address, phone, section and schedule desired and entry fee.

AUG. 25-27 OR 26-27   49th annual Atlantic Open   VIRGINIA
See Grand Prix.

AUG. 26   ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Road, 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 - 3:00 - 4:30. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@icanj.net for more information.

AUG. 26   Hamilton Chess Club Quads
3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave., Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. Contact email: hamiltonchessclub.com. W.

AUG. 26-27   GREATER PHILADELPHIA WEEKEND OPEN   Web Listing

AUG. 27   Chess Kings and Queens Sunday Swiss   Web Listing

AUG. 27   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. Information: John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com. NEW WEB SITE: www.westfieldchessclub.org.

AUG. 27   FCA End Of Summer Open   Web Listing

AUG. 26   John Devereaux Memorial
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
4SS, G/60 d5. Ramada Inn, 1450 S. Atherton St., State College, PA. 3 sections. Open: $300, 200, 100; U1600: $100, 50; U1000: $100, 50. Trophy to highest-scoring K-8. Prizes based on 30 entries. EF: $39 on-line by Aug 21; $50 after. Reg.:www.donaldbyrnechess.org. On-site cash only 9-9:30. Rds.: 10:00-1:00-3:30-6:30. Bye: Any round, commit before 1st round. Parking: Free at site. HR: Chess rate $80 single or double. Call 814-238-3001. Info: berg411@comcast.net.

AUG. 26   LVCA $1000 in Scholarships K-12 Championships
5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $35, $45 CASH ONLY after 8/21/17 AT SITE. $$1000 in Scholarships to 1st-$400, 2nd-$200, 3rd-$100, $100 each top 3 Lehigh Valley players. Trophy’s to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Top U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, U400, UNR, $10-$20 in Random Prizes to every player. Rds.: 11:00am then ASAP. Reg.: Ends 10:45am. Site: College Hill Moravian Church, 72 W. Laurel St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Ent: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18018, 484-866-3045, Email:bdavis@lehighvalleychessclub.org, Info: www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/.

AUG. 26-27   GREATER PHILADELPHIA WEEKEND OPEN   Web Listing

AUG. 27   Main Line Chess and Games G/60 Quads
3 RR, G/60 d5. Main LIne Chess and Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20. $50 to first. Reg.: 12-12:30 p.m. Rounds: 12:45, 3:00, 5:15 p.m. Info: Bring a chess clock. mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com, mainlinechessandgames.net, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.

AUG. 24   Marshall Thursday Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.

AUG. 25   Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. $500: $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.

AUG. 25-27 OR 26-27   49th annual Atlantic Open   VIRGINIA
See Grand Prix.

AUG. 26   Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1700)
4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2300: $75, U2000: $75. U1700 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

AUG. 27   Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1500)
4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2100: $75, U1800: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 12:15-12:45pm. Rds.: 1-2:45-5:00-6:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
AUG. 27   75th Binghamton Open
NEW ENTRY FEE - $10.00. 4SS, G/65 d5. Cordisco's Chess Center, 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901, (607) 772-8782. EF: $10. Two sections: Open & U1700. PRIZES: Winner of each section will receive a free entry into a future tournament! REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE. Schedule: Reg. on site 8:45-9:15AM. Rounds: 9:30-12Noon-2:30-4:45. Please bring clocks, none supplied.

AUG. 27   Marshall Scholastic Action! (3 Rounds)
3-SS, G/25 d5. Open to youth K-12. ($225 b/25): $100-50, U1000: $75. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs: $15. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:10-11:20am. No byes. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

AUG. 17   3rd Thursday Quads
3 RR, G/30 d10. Effects Quick/Reg Rating. Quads grouped by Reg Rating. All the King’s Men Chess & Games Center (Just 22 mins. from Phila/NJ bridges), 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ. 856-582-8222. Prizes: $25 1st per quad. Unr. cannot win more than $10. EF:$12.50, members $10. Reg.: 6 -7:15 pm. Rds.: 7:30-8:30-9:30 pm. All: Visa/MC/Disc/Amex OK w/$1surcharge. Info: Bring a clock!

AUG. 18-20 OR 19-20   16th annual Manhattan Open   NEW YORK
See Grand Prix.

AUG. 19   GREATER PHILADELPHIA MONTHLY SCHOLASTIC   Web Listing

AUG. 19   ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Road, 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 - 3:00 - 4:30. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@icanj.net for more information.

AUG. 19   Chess Mates G/45 Quads   Web Listing

AUG. 19   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing

AUG. 20   Glen Rock Blitz Tournament (BLZ)
ICA, 354 ROCK RD., GLEN ROCK, NJ 07452. 3 Sections: OPEN SECTION, OPEN U1600 SECTION, UNRATED SECTION. * $1,050 guaranteed prize fund, based on 90 total tournament participants * Open section sections 7SS, G/3 d2. Under 1600 and unrated G/5 d0. Adv reg through August 18, On site reg ends 2:30 PM August 20, Tournament Starts 3 PM. OPEN SECTION (for players rated 1400 and above). Prizes: $200, $100, $50; TU2000 & TU1800 - $50 each (section prize fund will not be reduced below 75%). Entry Fees: adv entry fee $25, on site entry fee $30. OPEN U1600 SECTION (for players rated below 1600). Prizes: $200, $100, $50; TU1400, TU1200, TU1000, TU800, TU600 - $50 each (section prize fund will not be reduced below 75%). Entry Fees: adv entry fee $25, on site entry fee $30. UNRATED SECTION (for unrated players). Prizes: 1st - 3rd ??? Surprise prizes awarded. Entry Fees: adv entry fee $15, on site entry fee $20. Enter Online (all sections): https://ica.jumbula.com/ICATournaments2017/SundayBlitzTournament_190. For More Information: ICA Chess Director: 201 797-0330 Email chessdirector@icani.net or www.icanj.net

AUG. 20   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. Information: John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com. NEW WEB SITE: www.westfieldchessclub.org.

AUG. 18-20 OR 19-20   16th annual Manhattan Open   NEW YORK
See Grand Prix.

AUG. 19   2017 Joe DeRaymond Memorial Quick Chess Event (7SS, G/15 d3) (QC)
St. Luke's Church, 417 N. 7th St., Allentown, PA 18102. Park in the lot -- enter through the red gate. EF: $20 at site, $15 under 1500/unrated (no advance entries). Prizes: $70 and trophy per section. Sections: A-Group: Top 8 players by regular USCF rating play 7-RR. B -Group: Next 8 players play 7-RR. C-Group: All others play 7-SS with random pairings or other adjustments possible after round 4. Reg.: Noon to 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3:30, 4, 4:30, 5. Playoff 6 PM if needed. TD: Eric C. Johnson 610-433-6518. Info: www.freewebs.com/allentowncentercitychessclub. Rated events every Saturday!

AUG. 19   GREATER PHILADELPHIA MONTHLY SCHOLASTIC   Web Listing

AUG. 19   Keystone Saturday Night Blitz   Web Listing

AUG. 20   Main Line Chess and Games G/60 Quads
3 RR, G/60 d5. Main LIne Chess and Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20. $50 to first. Reg.: 12-12:30 p.m. Rounds: 12:45, 3:00, 5:15 p.m. Info: Bring a chess clock. mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com, mainlinechessandgames.net, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.

AUG. 17   Marshall Thursday Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.

AUG. 18   Marshall Quick Chess - NEW! (QC)
6-SS, G/10 +3. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1700: $75. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-7:30-8:00-8:45-9:15-9:45pm. Two byes; request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
AUG. 18-20 OR 19-20   16th annual Manhattan Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED)
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 7th Ave. (32-33 St., across from Penn Station), New York 10001. $20,000 guaranteed prizes. 8 sections. Open: Open to all; U1800/Unr EF $100 more. $2000-1000-600-400, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, top Under 2400/Unr $600-300. FIDE. Under 2200: $1300-700-400-200. Under 2000: $1300-700-400-200. Under 1800: $1300-700-400-200. Under 1600: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1400: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1200: $500-250-150-100. Under 1000: $500-250-150-100. Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $600-400-200. Must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/19. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U1800 $600, U1600 $400, U1400 $300, U1200 $200, U1000 $100; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: $128 at chessaction.com by 8/16, 3-day $133, 2-day $132 if check mailed by 8/9, all $150 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs free; $100 from prize. Under 1000 or U1200 Section EF: all $50 less than top 6 sections EF. Online entry $5 less to NYSCA members ($12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess, $20/yr 4 issues, may join with entry). Re-entry $60, not available in Open. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 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 byesavailable all rounds, limit 2 byes, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR (note change): $159-159-169 plus required $20/night facility fee, however facility fee is waived if you reserve through online link at chesstour.com. Includes free wireless, unlimited calling, use of Bally's Total Fitness next door. Reserve by 7/27 or rate may increase. Phone reservations: 1-800-223-8585. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

AUG. 18-20 OR 19-20   16th annual Manhattan Open
See Chess Life or www.chesstour.com.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
AUG. 18-20, 19-20 OR 20   Marshall Monthly U2300
5-SS, 40/90 SD30 +30. Open to players rated below 2300 USCF. $800 Gtd: $300-150-100. U2100: $125; U1800 $125. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. 2-day: Sat. 11:00am (G/25 d5) then merge with 3-day in round 2. 1-day: Sun. 9-10:10-11:20am (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Max two byes, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

AUG. 19   Manhattan Open Blitz   Web Listing

AUG. 19   Marshall Saturday U1500
4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

AUG. 10-13, 11-13 OR 12-13   47th annual Continental Open   MASSACHUSETTS
See Grand Prix.

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

AUG. 12   ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Road, 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 - 3:00 - 4:30. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@icanj.net for more information.

AUG. 12   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing

AUG. 13   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. Information: John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com. NEW WEB SITE: www.westfieldchessclub.org.

AUG. 13   FCA G/60 Quads   Web Listing

AUG. 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.

AUG. 13   Main Line Chess and Games G/60 Quads
3 RR, G/60 d5. Main LIne Chess and Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20. $50 to first. Reg.: 12-12:30 p.m. Rounds: 12:45, 3:00, 5:15 p.m. Info: Bring a chess clock. mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com, mainlinechessandgames.net, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.

AUG. 8   Marshall Masters (NOTE DATE CHANGE TO Aug. 8th NOT Aug. 15th)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ players. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 GTD: 250-150-100. Top U2400 125, Top U2300 100, Biggest upset $25. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $30. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.

AUG. 10   Marshall Thursday Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.

AUG. 10-13, 11-13 OR 12-13   47th annual Continental Open   MASSACHUSETTS
See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
AUG. 10, 17, 24, 31, SEPT. 7, 14   Marshall Thursday Open
6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150, U2100: $100. U1800: $100 EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

AUG. 11   Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ)
9-SS, G/3 +2. ($500 b/35): $200-100, top U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-7:30-7:50-8:10-8:40-9-9:20-9:40-10pm. Max three byes. Request at entry. Blitz rated. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.

AUG. 11-13 OR 12-13   Cleveland Open   OHIO
See Grand Prix.

AUG. 12   Marshall Morning U1800 Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to youth K-12. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10-11:15am-12:15pm. One bye available, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.

AUG. 12   Marshall Saturday G/60 Open
4-SS, G/55 d5. Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2400: $75, U2100: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.

AUG. 13   Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1600)
4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2200: $75, U1900: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1300: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.