A State Championship Event!
NOV. 20   New Jersey K-12 Grade Championship
5SS, G/30 d5. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 4 miles from Garden State Parkway exit 109. 13 Sections: Play only in your grade! Grades K-12: Trophies to top 10 individuals, top 3 teams - top 3 from each school/grade; 50% of players receive trophy or medal! Rds.: 10am and ASAP. EF: $35 by 11/13, $55 at site. USCF mem req'd. Reg.: 8-9:00am After 9:00am 1/2 pt bye rd 1. Info: 732 259-3881 Halsprechman@gmail.com Ent: Please make checks payable to NJSCF and send to Hal Sprechman, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries must include name, grade school, date of birth, USCF ID # & expiration, mailing address, phone number & entry fee, please include email address. Register online at: www.njscf.org until 11/18.

​NOV. 4-6 OR 5-6   Stamford Open   CONNECTICUT
See Grand Prix.

NOV. 5   Chess Mates Saturday Hectos   Web Listing

NOV. 5   GLEN ROCK SATURDAY QUADS   Web Listing

NOV. 5   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing

NOV. 6   Samuil Chatsky Memorial
Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. G/40 d5. EF: $25, $20 members. Register: 11:30 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. 2 Sections: Open Swiss & U1601 Quads. Open: 4-SS. Rounds: 12:15, 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Byes: 1 per player allowed, any round. Prizes, b/20: $100-75-50, U2000 $46, U1800 $45. U1601 Quads: 3-RR. Rounds: 12:15, 2:00, 3:45, p.m. Prizes: $60 to 1st in each section. No byes. Information: John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com or visit www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html

NOV. 6   Wizards of the Mind Scholastic Chess Tournament   Web Listing

NOV. 6   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championship in 5 Sections
SITE: BERGEN ACADEMY, 200 HACKENSACK AVE., HACKENSACK, NJ 07601. 4SS, EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 PTS OR MORE WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY! USCF Memb Req'd For Sections 3, 4 AND 5. Info: 201 287 0250 or chessdirector@icanj.net. ADV EF (pmk by NOV 02) $35 At Site $40. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. In 5 Sections, Section 1 Junior Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 2nd grade. Rds.: First Round 10:15 AM then ASAP. Section 2 Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 4th grade. Rds.: First Round 10:00 AM then ASAP. Section 3 G/45 d5 U800: Open to players rated below 800 and unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds.:9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 4 G/45 d5 U1200: Open to players rated below 1200 and unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 5 G/60 d5 U1400: Open to All Ages rated below 1400 or unrated. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF payable To: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W.

NOV. 6   DR DAVID OSTFELD MEMORIAL ICA CHAMPIONSHIP IN 5 SECTIONS   Web Listing

NOV. 6   Children’s Chess - First Sunday Quads
3-RR, G/35 d0. NJ Children's Chess School, 862 DeGraw Ave., Newark, NJ 07104. Rds.: 3-4:15-5:30. EF: $20, free to members. Prizes: Trophies to ALL. Reg.: 2-2:50. Info: Arkady Geller 973-483-7927, chesscamp1@yahoo.com, kidschesscamp.com.

NOV. 6   Chess Mates Sunday Night Quads   Web Listing

NOV. 6   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA U1600 Championship
Site: Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open To All Ages With Rating below 1600. 4SS, G/60 d5. Prize Fund ($$ b/25) 1st - 3rd $200, $150, $100, TU1400 $50, TU1200 $50. INFO 201 287 0250 or chessdirector@icanj.net. ADV EF (pmk by NOV 02) $40 At Site $45. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd 1. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF payable to: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W.

NOV. 6   DR DAVID OSTFELD MEMORIAL ICA U1600 CHAMPIONSHIP   Web Listing

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
NOV. 6   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
Site: Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open to All Ages With Rating above 1400. 4SS, G/61 d5. Prize Fund 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100 Best Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 55 Years Old $75. Reg Ends at 9 AM Only one 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before the start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By NOV 02) $45, AT Site $50. GMs Free Entry. INFO 201 287 0250 or chessdirector@icanj.net. $$b/40: Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF payable to: International Chess Academy Mail. To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. W.

NOV. 6   DR DAVID OSTFELD MEMORIAL ICA OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP   Web Listing

NOV. 5   15th Horizons for Youth Fall Scholastic RBO $375 GTD
5SS, G/30 d5. Northampton Com. College, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Main Campus, Coll. Ctr. Bldg., Bethlehem, PA 18020. Reg.: 8:30a, Rds.: 9:30, ASAP. 2 Events: 1) Open and U1200. 2) Age-Based, Non-Rated under 14 yrs. EF: $34 by11p,11/3, $39 after. Prizes: OPEN, $200-1st +, $100-2nd + Trophys-1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, U14. U1200 $75-1st+Trophys-1st, 2nd, 3rd, U10, U8, U6, UNR, Open Tie(Blitzoff), Non-USCF Rated b/0 age. Ent: www.northampton.edu/chess/ (Online only) Info: 610.861.4120,sazrinski@gmail.com. RBO.

NOV. 5   W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads
Our 27th 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.

NOV. 6   Main Line Chess & Games Sunday Quads
3 RR, Game/60 d5. Main Line Chess and Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20. $40 to first, $50 to 3-0 result. Reg.: 11:45- 12:15 p.m. Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Info: Bring a chess clock. mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com, mainlinechessandgames.com, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.
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NOV. 1   $160 November 1st Tuesday Night Blitz   Web Listing

NOV. 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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
NOV. 2, 9, 16, 30, DEC. 7, 14   Marshall Weekly Wednesdays
6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. U2000: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100. U1700: $100. U1400: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100. U1100: $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

NOV. 3   Marshall $15 Special Action! - NEW
4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75, U2200: $75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs: Only $15!!! 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. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
NOV. 3, 10, 17, DEC. 1, 8, 15   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.

NOV. 4   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.

NOV. 4-6 OR 5-6   Stamford Open   CONNECTICUT
See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
NOV. 4-6   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.

NOV. 5   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.: 9am-10:15-11:30-12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

NOV. 5   TRM 110
at Griffin Mem ES, 74 S. Pearl St., Albany 12020. 4 SS, G/30 d5. EF: Free. Pre-register required by 8:00 PM Thurs. Details www.chesstrm.org.

NOV. 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.

NOV. 6   TRM 218
at Riverbank State Park, 145 St. & Riverside Dr., NYC, 10025. 4SS, G/30 d5. EF: FREE Scholastic, free parking. Pre-Register required by 8:00 PM Fri. Check-in at site by 9:15 required. Details www.therightmove.org .

NOV. 6   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.: 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

NOV. 6   $120 November 6th Saturday Night Blitz   Web Listing

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
OCT. 28-30 OR 29-30   20th annual Eastern Chess Congress
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED)
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). Dolce Basking Ridge, 300 North Maple Ave., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 (at I-287 Exit 30A). Free parking. Upscale, luxurious, highly rated hotel. Guaranteed prizes $20,100. In 7 sections; no unrated allowed in Premier. Premier (1900/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2300 $800-400. FIDE. Under 2100: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1900: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1700: $1300-700-400-200. Under 1500: $1200-600-400-200. Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1100: $500-300-200-100, plaques to top 3, top U900, U700, U500, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team”combined score among all sections: $800-400-200. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 10/29; teams including an unrated cannot win over $300. Unrated prize limits: $150 U1100, $300 U1300, $450 U1500, $600 U1700, $750 U1900. Brilliancy prize: $100, donated by Steve Doyle. Top 6 sections EF: $105 online at chessaction.com by 10/26, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/24 (entry only, no questions), 3-day $123, 2-day $122 mailed by 10/19, all $130 at site, or online until 2 hours before round 1. Under 1100 EF: all $50 less than above. All: 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 paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $50; not available in Premier Section. GMs $90 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. Bye: all, limit 2; Premier must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR: $109-109, 908-953-3025 or use link at chesstour.com, reserve by 10/14 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Blitz TournamentSat. 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

OCT. 28-30 OR 29-30   20th annual Eastern Chess Congress
See Chess Life or www.chesstour.com.

OCT. 29   Chess Mates Saturday Hectos   Web Listing

OCT. 29   King’s Chess Club Quads
Morning quads and afternoon quads, G/30 d5, Kindergarten-undergraduate (scholastic, youth, and young adult memberships). Bethlehem Church, 758 Route 10, Randolph, NJ 07869. EF: None. Reg.: 9-9:20 am., 1st rd. 9:40. Arr. by noon to reg. only for afternoon quads. Medal to each quad winner. Info: Bethlehem Church 973-366-3434 or Bob McAdams 973-694-3988.

OCT. 29   Eastern Chess Congress Blitz   Web Listing

OCT. 29   GLEN ROCK SATURDAY QUADS   Web Listing

OCT. 30   Chess Mates Sunday Night Quads   Web Listing

OCT. 30   Westfield G/45 Quads
3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-2:05 p.m. Rounds: 2:15, 4:00, 5:45 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan westfieldchessclub@gmail.com or visit www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html

OCT. 30   FCA G/60 Quads   Web Listing

OCT. 30   End of Summer Open 2016   Web Listing
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A State Championship Event!
OCT. 29   PA State Championship Scholastics
5SS, G/40 d5. O’Hara Student Center, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 4024 O’Hara St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 2 Sections, open to grades K-12: Premier: U1100 & unr. in grades 8-12. Reserve: U700 & unr. in grades K-7. All: Trophies to top 7 in each section. Teams of 4 to 7 players from both sections: Trophies to top 2 schools & top 2 clubs. EF: $15 by 10/21, $25 later. PSCF req’d, OSA. Reg.: ends 9:30 am. Rds.: 10-Noon-1:30-3-5. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
A State Championship Event!
OCT. 29-30   2016 Ira Lee Riddle Memorial PA State Championship
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
5SS, G/120 d5. O’Hara Student Center, Univ. of Pitt., 4024 O’Hara St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. $$(2025 b/72, 2/3 gtd.) 3 Sections: Open: $500-250, U2000 $125. U1800: $300-150, U1600 $125. U1400: $300-150, U1200 $125. Trophies to Top PA & Top PA Junior in each section. Teams of 4 to 7 players from all three sections: Trophies to top 2 schools & top 2 clubs. EF: $40 by 10/21, $50 later. PSCF req’d, OSA. Reg.: ends Sat. 9:30am. Rds.: Sat. 10-2:30-7, Sun. 10-2:30. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223.

OCT. 30   Main Line Chess & Games Sunday Quads
3 RR, Game/60 d5. Main Line Chess and Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20. $40 to first, $50 to 3-0 result. Reg.: 11:45- 12:15 p.m. Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Info: Bring a chess clock. mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com, mainlinechessandgames.com, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.

OCT. 25   $160 October 25th Tuesday Night Blitz   Web Listing

OCT. 27   $160 October 27th Tuesday Night Blitz   Web Listing

OCT. 27   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.

OCT. 28   Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ)
TROPHIES PLUS 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.

OCT. 29   $120 October 29th Saturday Night Blitz   Web Listing

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
OCT. 29   2016 Jefferson County Championship & Open Chess Tournament
4 -SS, G/75 d5, Half pt. bye 1-3. Sponsored by Watertown Chess Club, see web site at www/watertownchessclub.com. Loc: American Red Cross, 2nd floor Conference Rm 203, N. Hamilton St., Watertown, NY 13601. A United States Chess Federation Event, USCF membership required. $125 Prize fund b/12 total paid entries. $75-$25, class $25. Reg.: 8:30-9:20 AM, Rds.: 9:30 AM, 12:15, 3:00 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.

OCT. 29-30   2016 Vermont Open   VERMONT
See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
OCT. 29-30   Marshall No-Draws Holloweekend!
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15
6-SS, G/75 d10. No Draws! If a game ends in a draw by any means, the players will switch colors and play another game with the remaining time on the clock. This continues until there is a winner. *Only the first game will be counted for USCF rating*. $1,150 Gtd: $450-250, U2300: $150, U2000: $150, U1700: $150. EF: $80, MCC Mbrs $50. GMs Free, Mbr EF reduced from prizes. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Sat. & Sun. 12-3:30-7pm. Two byes available, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
OCT. 30   69th Binghamton Open
NEW ENTRY FEE - $5.00 - YES $5.00! 4SS, G/65 d5. Cordisco's Chess Center, 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901, (607) 772-8782. EF: $5.Two sections: Open & U1700. REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE. Schedule: Reg. on site 8:45-9:15AM. Rounds: 9:30-12Noon-2:30-4:45. Please bring clocks, none supplied.
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OCT. 21   FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania   Web Listing

OCT. 22   St. Joseph Fall Scholastic
St. Joseph HS, 145 Plainfield Rd., Metuchen, NJ 08840, 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 5 players/Top 3 Schools in each section. Tiebreaks used. USCF Rule 34E. Register: 9:00 – 9:30. Lunch provided on site for parents/students (included in reg. fee). Please bring equipment. Information: jarrett_dewelde@hotmail.com.

OCT. 22   Chess Mates Saturday Quads   Web Listing

OCT. 22   GLEN ROCK SATURDAY QUADS   Web Listing

OCT. 22   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.

OCT. 22   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing

OCT. 23   Westfield $-Per-Point Octos
3-SS. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes per 8-player section: 1st $40, 2nd $20, $5 per point to all. EF: $25, $20 members. Register: 1:15-2:05 p.m. Rounds: 2:15, 4:00, 5:45 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan westfieldchessclub@gmail.com or visit www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html

OCT. 23   Chess Mates Sunday Night Quads   Web Listing

OCT. 22   Lancaster Oct Scholastic Quads
Uncommon Pizza, Kissel Hill Commons, Lititz, PA. 3-RR, G/25 d5; Games: Sat 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 am. EF: 2 Events, $20 each, Single event $25 by 10/21. Register Online at http://woodservices.org. PRIZES: Undefeated Trophies, Quad winner medals.

OCT. 23   Main Line Chess & Games Sunday Quads
3 RR, Game/60 d5. Main Line Chess and Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20. $40 to first, $50 to 3-0 result. Reg.: 11:45- 12:15 p.m. Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Info: Bring a chess clock. mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com, mainlinechessandgames.com, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.

OCT. 18   $160 October 18th Tuesday Night Blitz   Web Listing

OCT. 18   Marshall Masters
TROPHIES PLUS 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


OCT. 22   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.

OCT. 22   $120 October 22nd Saturday Night Blitz   Web Listing

OCT. 23   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.

OCT. 23   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.

OCT. 15   Chess Mates Saturday Hectos   Web Listing

OCT. 15   Princeton Day School Chess Tournament   Web Listing

OCT. 15   Princeton Charter School
TOURNAMENT LOCATION: Princeton Charter School at 100 Bunn Dr., Princeton, NJ 08540. TIME CONTROL: G/30 d0 Swiss to 4 rounds. SECTIONS: Open above 1000; U1000; U700; U300/Unrated (sections might be combined when necessary for pairings). Parental Supervision Required: The parents or another adult must be designated to supervise the student player between rounds. Schedule (will lbe acceleerated if possible): First Round: 12:01 PM; Second thru Fourth Rounds ASAP. Award Ceremony: ASAP (4:05 latest). (*) Online Registration $30 Only if register one week before: www.ChessKidsNY.com/PCSChessProgram.htm (*) Fee will increase automatically to $35 if register later. On site registration the date of the event: $40 from 11:45 am to 12:00 noon. Information: email to Miguel Iniguez at: migini@gmail.com. Results will be posted online the same day of the event!

OCT. 15   GLEN ROCK SATURDAY QUADS   Web Listing

OCT. 15   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing

OCT. 16   Chess Mates Sunday Night Quads   Web Listing

OCT. 16   Westfield Fall Scholastic
Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12. 3 Sections: Open, U1250, U750. Open: 3-SS. G/40 d5. Rounds: 2:15, 4:00, 5:45 p.m. U1250 & U750: 4-SS. G/25 d5. Rounds: 2:15, 3:30, 4:45, 6:00 p.m. Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 in each section. Tiebreaks used. See USCF Rule 34E. EF: $25, $20 members. Register: 1:15-2:05 p.m.Information: email John Moldovan westfieldchessclub@gmail.com or visit www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html

OCT. 15-16   3rd annual Central New York Open   NEW YORK
See Grand Prix.

OCT. 16   Main Line Chess & Games Sunday Quads
3 RR, Game/60 d5. Main Line Chess and Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20. $40 to first, $50 to 3-0 result. Reg.: 11:45- 12:15 p.m. Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Info: Bring a chess clock. mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com, mainlinechessandgames.com, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.

OCT. 11   $160 October 11th Tuesday Night Blitz   Web Listing

OCT. 13   Marshall U2400 Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2100: $75 U1800: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. 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!
OCT. 13, 20, 27, NOV. 3, 10   6th Long Island CC Fall 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.: 7:00 – 7:25 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-5. Skittles rm. Info:www.lichessclub.com.

OCT. 14   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
OCT. 14-16, 15-16 OR 16   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.

OCT. 15   $120 October 15th Saturday Night Blitz   Web Listing

OCT. 15   Marshall Saturday U1500
4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $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.

OCT. 15   TurtleStrat October 2016 Tourney   Web Listing

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
OCT. 15-16   3rd annual Central New York Open
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)
5SS, rounds 1-2 G/90 d10, rds. 3-5 40/100, SD/30 d10. Hall of Languages, Syracuse University, S. Crouse Ave., Syracuse 13210. $2500 guaranteed prize fund. In 3 sections. Open: $500-300-200, top U2100/Unr $210. Under 1900: $300-150-70, top U1700 (no unr) $160. Under 1500: $200-100-50, top U1300 (no unr) $110. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1500. Mixed doubles: $150 bonus to best male/female combined score among all sections. Team average must be under 2200; may play in different sections; teams must register by 2 pm 10/17. College team prizes: Plaques to first 3 teams based on top 3 scorers from school among all sections. Top 2 sections EF: $68 online atchessaction.com by 10/12, $75 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/10, $72 if check mailed by 10/6, $80 at site, or online until 8 am 10/15. Online entry $5 less to NYSCA members (may join with entry). U1500 Section EF: all $20 less than above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $70 deducted from prize. Re-entry $40; not available in Open Section. 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 paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Schedule: Reg ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 2 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: Hotels/motels nearby, lowest cost a few miles away; 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).

OCT. 15-16   3rd annual Central New York Open
See Chess Life or www.chesstour.com.

OCT. 16   TRM 217
at Riverbank State Park, 145 St. & Riverside Dr., NYC 10025. 4SS, G/30 d5. EF: FREE Scholastic, free parking. Pre-Register required by 8:00 PM Fri. Check-in at site by 9:15 required. Details www.therightmove.org.
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US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
OCT. 6-10 OR 7-10   2016 Millionaire Chess Open III
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED)
9SS, 40/120, SD/30 d5 for Open; 7SS, 40/120, SD/30 d5 for Under Sections. 4-Day Schedule for Under Sections, G/45 d5 for Rounds 1 – 4. Harrah’s Resort & Casino Atlantic City, 777 Harrah’s Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ 08401. $510,000 Prize Fund!!! 60% guaranteed. Five Main Sections: OPEN (FIDE rated & FIDE rules; GM, IM, WGM and WIM norms possible): $50,000 – 25,000 – 14,000 – 9,000 – 6,000 – 4,000 - 2,000 - 1,500—1,000 each (9th-20th) 600 ea. (21st – 40th); 2400 – 2549: 20,000 – 10,000 – 6,000 – 3,000 – 1,500; U2400: 20,000 – 10,000 – 6,000 – 3,000 –1,500. U2200 $20,000 – 10,000 – 6,000 – 3,000 – 2,000 –1,500 – 1,200 – 800,—600 ea. (9th – 20th) – 500 ea. (21st – 40th). U2000: $20,000 – 10,000 – 6,000 – 3,000 – 2,000 –1,500 – 1,200 – 800,-- 600 ea. (9th – 20th) – 500 ea. (21st-40th). U1800: $20,000 – 10,000 – 6,000 – 3,000 – 2,000 –1,500 – 1,200 – 800,--600 ea. (9th – 20th) – 500 ea. (21st – 40th). U1600: $18,000 – 9,000 – 5,000 – 3,000 – 2,000 –1,400 – 1,000 – 800,—600 ea. (9th – 20th) – 500 ea. (21st – 40th). U1400: $12,000 – 6,000 – 3,000 - 2,000 -1500. U1200: $8,000 – 4,000 – 2,000 – 1,500; $10,000 in Special Prizes, including Mixed Doubles, Upset, Tie-Break Consolation, Best Dressed categories, Top Female in the five main sections, prize for youngest participant, Redemption jackpot. See website for complete list. EF:$499 by 5/31, $549 by 7/31, $574 by 8/31, $599 by 9/30, $649 up to noon EDT on 10/5. Unrated/Provisional players may enter in the Open Section only. For this event, provisionally rated players are those with less than 60 games under a single rating system (USCF, FIDE or other foreign systems). Highest rating between 1/1/2015 and 8/31/2016. ​See FAQ on tournament website for details on ratings and adjustments for section eligibility. The highest of USCF, FIDE, CFC, ECF and other foreign ratings, adjusted accordingly, may be used. Current minimum CCA ratings may also be used. Players must disclose all ratings and Federation IDs. NO onsite registration. Re-entry(not available in Open section): $200 from 5-Day to 4-Day schedule available by 8am, 10/7. Rounds: 5-Day Schedule: Thu 12 and 7, Fri 11 and 6, Sat 11 and 6, Sun 11. Play-off Qualifying Round on Sunday at 6pm if necessary. Rounds 8 & 9 for Open Section players not qualifying for Top 4 Play-off, Mon 11 and 6. 4-Day Schedule (not available for Open section), G/45 d5: Fri 11:30, 2, 4:30 and 7:00 (merges with 5-Day Schedule on Round 5). See complete Monday schedule for semi-finals and finals for top 4 in each section on tournament website. Additional anti-cheating policies in effect: No cell phones or other electronic devices allowed. All chess clocks and chess sets, for all sections, will be provided! Please see website for all additional rules. Electronic notation devices will not be allowed. Security staff on site. DGT boards will be used for a limited number of top boards. Half-Point Byes: Three (3) 1/2-point byes allowed in Rounds 1 – 5 only, if requested before the start of Round 2. Zero-point byes allowed after Round 5 if requested at least an hour before the start of the round. HR: Harrah’s Atlantic City - $123/night. Call 609.441.5000 CODE:SH10MC6. ENTRY: https://millionairechess.com/register. For more information, including tournament policies, prize fund, schedule, registrations, FAQ, hotel info and updates please visit:https://millionairechess.com/

OCT. 8   Central Jersey Chess Tournament - National Chess Day!
Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 4 rated & 2 unrated sections. Open, U1200: K-12, 3 rds., G/40 d5. U900, U600: K-12, 4 rds., G/25 d5. Intermediate (K-6), Beginners (K-2): 4 rds., not rated. Trophies to 1st-3rd & top school/club team per section, medals to all! $35 pre-reg online by 10/6. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Rd.1 2:00.njchess.com

OCT. 8   Chess Mates Saturday Quads   Web Listing

OCT. 8   GLEN ROCK SATURDAY QUADS   Web Listing

OCT. 8   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing

OCT. 9   Chess Mates Sunday Night Quads   Web Listing

OCT. 9   FCA 4th Anniversary Open   Web Listing

OCT. 9   Westfield G/60 Quads
3-RR. G/55 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan westfieldchessclub@gmail.com or visit www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html
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OCT. 8   National Chess Day: Bob Johnson Memorial Team Chess Tournament 2016
Mercyhurst North East Campus, Tom Ridge Center, Conference Room 16, West Division St., North East, PA 16428. Rounds: 10 AM-1:30 PM-4:30 PM. FREE - No entry fee, but donations accepted. Three round Swiss Style. There will be a maximum of 5 players per team, but multiple teams are permitted. Under 1600 and Open categories. Players must be current USCF members or renew at the tournament. "Top Team" will be determined by the top 4 scorers combined from the Open and Under 1600 sections. Unrated players will NOT count towards top team points. Time control: G/90 d5, 5 second delay if you are using a digital clock. Important: Advanced Registration of your Team is strongly encouraged. Please bring a chess board and chess set and a clock if available if you intend to play in any section. There will be a limited number of sets/boards/clocks available onsite for "emergencies". Register in advance with a reply to craigers518@msn.com. Please copy in our TD Christine Mitchell at camrcm@yahoo.com or call 814 899-8920. Please include your full name, USCF number, rating (if you have one) section (Open or Under 1600), team you'll be competing for and your email address or phone number. If you register directly with me please copy in your team captain for your Club. Directions to the tournament: Exit I-90 at Exit 41 (North East). Take Rt. 89 North through town and past the second light (Division Street). Turn left to enter Mercyhurst North East campus. The Tom Ridge Building is the first building on the Right. Park in the first parking lot in front of the Tom Ridge Building.

OCT. 8   MasterMinds National Chess Day Quads
Lenfest Center, 3890 N. 10th St., Philadelphia, PA 19140. Quads: 3RR, G/85 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM. Rds. 9:30, 1, 4. For info email brad@mastermindschess.org. Info: mastermindschess.org

OCT. 8   MasterMinds National Chess Day Scholastic
Carver HS of Engineering and Science, 1600 W. Norris St., Phila., PA 19121. Scholastic 4SS, K-12 Open, K-8 U1200, K-6 U800, K-3 U500 G/40 d5. Entries rec'd after 10/6/16 will receive half point first round bye. On site reg. ends 9AM. Rds. 10, 12, 2, 4. Trophies to top 10 in each section, 1 & 2 Team across all sections! Mail Ent: MasterMinds CC, 36 E. Hortter St., Philadelphia, PA 19119 or email to brad@mastermindschess.org. Info: mastermindschess.org

OCT. 9   Main Line Chess & Games Sunday Quads
3 RR, Game/60 d5. Main Line Chess and Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20. $40 to first, $50 to 3-0 result. Reg.: 11:45- 12:15 p.m. Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Info: Bring a chess clock. mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com, mainlinechessandgames.com, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.

OCT. 6   Marshall $15 Special Action! - NEW
4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD $125-75, U2200: $75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs: Only $15!!! 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. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

OCT. 7   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!
OCT. 7, 14, 21, 28, NOV. 4, 11, 18   2016 Queens Chess Club Championship
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
7-SS, G/120 (G/115 d5). All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432. EF: $55 advance, $60 at site, $900 b/24 - top 3 Gtd: $300-$180-$120, U2100 $108, U1800 $90, U1500 $72, upset $30. Prizes increased proportionally if over 24 paid entries (increased by 1/3 the last 3 years (32 players each time)). QCC membership required ($25 for 6 mos, $20 U19/65+/female). Up to three 1/2 pt byes permitted (request prior to Rd. 4). Mail advance entries by 10/1/16 to Ed Frumkin, 445 E. 14th St . #10D, New York, NY 10009. Rounds at 7:30 each Friday.

OCT. 8   Marshall Saturday G/60 Open - Celebrate National Chess Day!
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.

OCT. 8   National Chess Day
at Bethlehem Central MS, 332 Kenwood Ave., Delmar 12054. 4SS, G/30 d5. EF: Free. Pre-register required by 8:00 PM Thurs. Details www.chesstrm.org.

OCT. 8   National Chess Day - International Master Danny Kopec Memorial Blitz Championship (BLZ)
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
9-SS, G/5 (G/3 d2), All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432. EF: $35, $25 QCC. $725 Gtd: $250-$150-$100, U2100 $80, U1800 $75, U1500 $70. Up to two byes ok (declare before Rd. 5). Highest of USCF Regular/Quick/Blitz used for pairings and prizes. REG.: 3:00-3:30 pm. Rds.: 3:45-4:05-4:20-4:35-4:50-5:15-5:30-5:45-6:00. ENT: (mail by 9/30/16) Ed Frumkin, 445 E. 14th St. #10D, New York, NY 10009. Please bring sets and clocks. Our defending club champion Danny Kopec passed away on June 12, 2016. Help us honor him.

OCT. 8   Marshall Morning U1800 Action - Celebrate National Chess Day!
4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to youth K-12. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.

OCT. 8   $120 October 8th Saturday Night Blitz   Web Listing

OCT. 8   TurtleStrat Oct 2016 Blitz   Web Listing

OCT. 9   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.