DEC. 2   The Greater Princeton Championship - Princeton Day School
650 The Great Road. Sections for OVER 1000 rated players begin at 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds. G/55 d5: ALL AFTERNOON SECTIONS for unrated to 1000 rated players: G/25 d5 4 rds., beginning at 12:00 noon (round times will be accelerated if possible): OPEN (Players K-12 U-1000), RESERVE (K-12 U-800), NOVICE II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I (unrated K-8), K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE K-1 (beginner). MORNING SECTIONS are for OVER 1000 rated players, begin at 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds. G/55 d5: NEAR MASTERS (K-12 OVER 1400), FUTURE MASTERS (K-12 1200-1400), CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200). Plaques to top 3 school teams and TROPHIES to top 8 in each section under 1000, top 3 over 1000. Souvenir trophies to all players. Pre-registration online, $45 pay at the door: www.pds.org/chess. Onsite registration $50. Inquiries to Bonnie Waitzkin chessteach@gmail.com.

DEC. 2   Dos Por Dos Team Tournament   Web Listing

DEC. 2   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 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@icanj.net for more information.

DEC. 2   CKQ 2nd Fide Tournament   Web Listing

DEC. 2   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing

DEC. 3   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championship in 5 Sections
4SS. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. All players with 2.5 points or more will receive a trophy! USCF Memb Req'd For Sections 3, 4 AND 5. For info, call 201 797 0330, email chessdirector@icanj.net or visit icanj.net. ADV EF:(pmk by Nov 26th) $35 At Site $40. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. In 5 Sections: Section 1 Junior Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 2nd grade. Rds.: First Round 10:15 AM then ASAP. Section 2 Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 4th grade. Rds.: First Round 10:00 AM then ASAP. Section 3 G/45 d5 U800: Open to players rated below 800 and unrated players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 4 G/45 d5 U1200: Open to players rated below 1200 and unrated players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 5 G/60 d5 U1400: Open to All Ages rated below 1400 or unrated. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00, 4:30 PM. Enter online at:https://ica.jumbula.com/ICATournaments2017/DrDavidOstfeldMemorialICAChampionshipssections15_231 or mail checks to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to International Chess Academy. W.

DEC. 3   Dr. Leroy Dubeck December Action Marathon   Web Listing

DEC. 3   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA U1600 Championship
4SS, G/60 d5. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open to all ages with rating below 1600. Prize Fund ($$ b/25) 1st - 3rd $200, $150, $100, TU1400 $50, TU1200 $50, Call 201 797-0330, email chessdirector@icanj.net or visit icanj.net for more info. ADV EF (pmk by Nov 26th) $40. At Site $45. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM. Enter online at:https://ica.jumbula.com/ICATournaments2017/DrDavidOstfeldMemorialICAU1600Championship_155 or mail to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to International Chess Academy. W.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
DEC. 3   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
4SS, G/61 d5. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open to All Ages With Rating above 1400. Prize Fund ($$b/40) 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100 Best Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 55 Years Old $75. Reg ends at 9 AM. Only one 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before the start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By Nov 26th) $45, AT Site $50. GMs Free Entry. For info, call 201 797-0330, email chessdirector@icanj.net or visit icanj.net. Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. Enter online at: https://ica.jumbula.com/ICATournaments2017/DrDavidOstfeldMemorialICAOpenChampionship_70 or mail information to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to International Chess Academy. W.

DEC. 3   Cherry Hill December Active Quads   Web Listing

NOV. 29   FREE Rated Matches Wednesdays in Blue Bell, PA   Web Listing

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DEC. 2   Ambler Futures - Scholastic Tournament & Adult Quads   Web Listing

DEC. 2   Ambler - Scholastic Tournament and Adult Quads (Free Entry for NJ and DE scholastic players)   Web Listing

DEC. 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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
DEC. 2-3   19th Greater Philadelphia Weekend Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15
Premier(1800+): 4SS, 40/90, SD/15;+30. Days Inn, 245 Easton Rd., Horsham, PA. EF: $50 by Nov 29, mbr $40, both $10 more after. GM/IM free, $40 deducted if win $240+. $$GTD: $500-200-100-50, top U2000 $100. Rds.: Sat/Sun 11-3:30. Max one bye, req. at entry. Also U1900 & U1500. Sets/clocks provided. Info/Reg: keystonechessclub.org.

DEC. 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. Prizes: $50 to first in each 4 player section. Register: 12 noon -12:30 p.m. Rounds: 12:45, 3:00, 5:15 p.m. Information email: Tom Bartell at mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com. Phone him at 610-240-8900 or visit our website: mainlinechessandgames.net, mainlinechessandgames.com. Bring a chess clock.

DEC. 3   Chess at the Moose December   Web Listing

DEC. 3   PCL December Quick Quads (QC)
3RR, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11-11:15am. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W.

CIS PS11M (DYCD ONLY)
When Saturday, Dec 2, 2017
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.

CHESS NYC
When Sunday, Dec 3, 2017
Where PS 183 - Robert Louis Stevenson, 419 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065, USA (map)
Description http://chessnyc.com/sunday-play-go.html

CIS Temple Emanu-el (Rated Only)
When Sunday, Dec 3, 2017
Where Temple Emanu-El, 1 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065, USA (map)
Description http://chessintheschools.org/s/index.cfm?aid=96

Hunter
When Sunday, Dec 3, 2017
Where Hunter College Elementary School, 71 E 94th St, New York, NY 10128, USA (map)

Impact Coaching PS116
When Sunday, Dec 3, 2017
Where P.S. 116 Manhattan, 210 E 33rd St, New York, NY 10016, USA (map)
Description https://impactcoachingnetwork.wufoo.com/forms/q178svwn1vqa6kh/

The Right Move
When Sunday, Dec 3, 2017
Where Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10031, USA (map)
Description http://chesstrm.org/NYC/


NOV. 30   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. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. 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. 23 W. 10th St./ NYC / 212-477-3716.

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US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
DEC. 1-3   Marshall Amateur Championship/Jerry Simon Memorial
5-SS, 40/90 SD30 +30. Open to all players U2200 and unrated. No FIDE ratings over 2200. USCF ratings used for pairings and prizes. FIDE Rated. 1st-3rd place, top U1900: Free Entry into the 101st MCC Championship! 4th-10th place (plus ties): Eligible for paid entry into the championship. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12 & 5:30pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 23 W. 10th St./ NYC / 212-477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

DEC. 2   Quick Chess in Middlebury, Third Edition (QC)   VERMONT
See Vermont.

DEC. 2   Marshall Morning U1700 Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10-11:15am-12:15pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 23 W. 10th St./ NYC / 212-477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

DEC. 2   TRM 120
Central Park MS, 421 Elm St., Schenectady 12304. Free. Preregister www.chesstrm.org. 4/SS, G/30 d5. Rd. 1 10:00.

DEC. 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.

DEC. 3   TRM 228
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.

DEC. 3   Marshall Morning Action! (4 Rounds)
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1800: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10-11:15am-12:15pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W. 10th St./ NYC / 212-477-3716.

NOV. 24-26 OR 25-26   48th annual National Chess Congress   PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.

NOV. 25   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 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@icanj.net for more information.

NOV. 26   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:westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html

An American Classic!
A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
NOV. 24-26 OR 25-26   48th annual National Chess Congress
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED)
6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/45 d10). Trophy sections play separate 2-day schedule only, 11/25-26, G/45 d10. Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, 201 North 17th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. $35,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND. In 10 sections. Premier, open to 1900/above. $3000-1500-700-400-200, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $200, U2400 $1600-800. FIDE. Under 2200: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 2000: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1800: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1600: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1400: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under 1200: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under 1000: Trophies to top 10. Under 800: Trophies to top 10. Scholastic Under 600: K-12 only, trophies to top 10. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1200, $400 in U1400, $600 in U1600, $800 in U1800, or $1000 in U2000. Mixed doubles prizes: best male-female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $2000-1000-600-400. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2, teams including an unrated limited to $400. Student/Alumni plaques to top 5 teams of 4 (regardless of section) representing any U.S. college, HS or pre-HS players attend or have graduated from. Top 7 sections entry fee: $120 online at chessaction.com by 11/22, 3-day $128, 2-day $127 mailed by 11/14, $140 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs $100 from prize. Re-entry $60, not available in Premier. Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 entry fee:$42 online at chessaction.com by 11/22, $45 mailed by 11/14, $50 at site. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. 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 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day top 7 sections schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45 & 3:15 each day. Half point byes OK all rounds; limit 3, Premier must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $106-106-126, 215-448-2000, reserve by 11/9 or rate may increase. Parking:Hotel parking chess rate 50% off regular rate (about $20). Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St/1540 Vine St. (1 block from site), about $7/day Sat & Sun, $20/day other days. 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. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 10 pm; enter by 9:45 pm.

NOV. 24-26 OR 25-26   48th annual National Chess Congress
See Chess Life or www.chesstour.com.

NOV. 25   National Chess Congress Blitz   Web Listing

NOV. 26   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. Prizes: $50 to first in each 4 player section. Register: 12 noon -12:30 p.m. Rounds: 12:45, 3:00, 5:15 p.m. Information email: Tom Bartell at mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com. Phone him at 610-240-8900 or visit our website: mainlinechessandgames.net, mainlinechessandgames.com. Bring a chess clock.

Avenues
When Sunday, Nov 26, 2017
Where Avenues: The World School, 259 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA (map)
Description http://gmchessacademy.com/tournaments-chess/

CHESS NYC
When Sunday, Nov 26, 2017
Where PS 183 - Robert Louis Stevenson, 419 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065, USA (map)
Description http://chessnyc.com/sunday-play-go.html


NOV. 21   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. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. 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. 23 W. 10th St./ NYC / 212-477-3716.

NOV. 24   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. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W. 10th St./ NYC / 212-477-3716.

NOV. 24-26 OR 25-26   48th annual National Chess Congress   PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.

NOV. 25   Nathan Jackson Memorial
6-SS, G/25 d5. Limited to 70 players. $1,500 GTD: $300-200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400: $150. EF: $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:15-2:30-4:30-5:45-7pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W. 10th St./ NYC / 212-477-3716.

NOV. 26   Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1500)
4-SS, G/40 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125; U2100, U1800: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1200: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 12:15-12:45pm. Rds.: 1-2:45-5:00-6:45pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W. 10th St./ NYC / 212-477-3716.

NOV. 26   Marshall Scholastic Action! (3 Rounds)
3-SS, G/25 d5. Open to youth K-12. ($225 b/25): $100-50; U1000: $75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:10-11:20am. No byes. 23 W. 10th St./ NYC / 212-477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

NOV. 18   FCA Saturday Night G/40 Quads   Web Listing

NOV. 18   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!

NOV. 18   Chess Mates Partner Tournament   Web Listing

NOV. 18   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 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@icanj.net for more information.

NOV. 18   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.

NOV. 18   CKQ 2nd Fide Tournament   Web Listing

NOV. 18   Central Jersey Chess Tournament
Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 3 rated sections – Open, U1000, U600 – each K-12, 4 rounds, G/30 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 11/16. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Rd.1 2:00. njchess.com

NOV. 18   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing

NOV. 18-19   4th CHESSanity Weekend Open   Web Listing

NOV. 19   Westfield Grand Prix
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
4-SS. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. 3 Sections: Open, U1800, U1200. Open Section: EF: $40, $30 members, $20 IM (-$20 from prize), GM free (-$30 from prize). Prize Fund: $900 b/30 paid section entries. 70% guaranteed. Prizes: $240-200-160. U2400 USCF $120, U2200 $100, U2000 $80. U1800 Section: EF $25, $20 members. Prizes, b/14: $80-60, U1600 $50, U1400 $40. U1200 Section: EF $25, $20 members. Prizes, b/14: $80-60, U1000 $50, U800 $40. Register: 11:15 a.m. -12 noon. Rounds: 12:15, 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Byes: 1 per player allowed. Must declare before round 3. Info: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com. Note: Club Championship 12/3 & 12/10. Visit www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html for details.

NOV. 19   Innovation Center Super Quads   Web Listing

A State Championship Event!
NOV. 19   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 11/12, $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 Lane, 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 midnight 11/17.

NOV. 17   FREE Tournament for Students of Springfield School District (Delco)   Web Listing

NOV. 18   Keystone Saturday G/75;+30 Quads in Horsham PA   Web Listing

NOV. 18   4th Greater Philadelphia Monthly Scholastic   Web Listing

NOV. 18   10th Annual David Elliott Memorial Cup
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
5-SS, G/30 d5. St Luke's Church, 417 N. 7th St., Allentown, PA 18102. Park in the lot -- enter thru the red gate. 2 Sections: OPEN $700 $$GTD. EF: $30, U1800/UNR $25, 2400+ free, 2500+ free plus gtd $25 expense stipend. Prizes: $350 1st + Elliott Cup, $150 2nd, Top 2099-1800 $100, Top U1800 $100. RESERVE (U1600/UNR) $150 $$GTD. EF: $20, U1000/UNR $15. Prizes: $100 1st + Reserve Trophy, Top U1200 $50 + award. Both Sections: Registration 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM, opening ceremony 11 AM. Rounds: 11:15-1:15-2:30-3:45-5. Playoff for trophies (if needed) 6:30 PM. Lunch break (meet/greet Elliott family) included after round 1. Random book prize drawing after round 3. Players may request one half-point bye -- none for last round. No draws by agreement under 15 moves. Games from top boards collected for possible publication. No advance entries. Org: Eric C. Johnson. Questions: 484-547-6103. USCF-rated events every Saturday -- see www.freewebs.com/allentowncentercitychessclub

NOV. 18   Wynnefield Invitational - FREE Event for Players Rated 800-1200   Web Listing

A State Championship Event!
NOV. 19   2017 PA State Game/15 Championship (QC)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
7SS, G/15 d3. O’Hara Student Center, Univ. of Pitt., 4024 O’Hara St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 2 Sections: Champ: EF: $25 by 11/11, $35 later. $$ (690G): $200-100, U2000 $90, U1800 $80, U1600 $70, U1400 $60, U1200 $50, U1000 $40. Trophies: Top 3 U1400, Top 3 U1200, Top 3 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 unrated or U900. EF: $15 by 11/11, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, Top 3 U600. ALL: Trophies: Top 2 Schools, Top 2 Clubs. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg.: 11-11:30am. Rds.: 12-12:45-1:30-2:15-3-3:45-4:30. Ent/Info:PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223-2245, 412-908-0286. W.

NOV. 19   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. Prizes: $50 to first in each 4 player section. Register: 12 noon -12:30 p.m. Rounds: 12:45, 3:00, 5:15 p.m. Information email: Tom Bartell at mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com. Phone him at 610-240-8900 or visit our website: mainlinechessandgames.net, mainlinechessandgames.com. Bring a chess clock.

NOV. 19   9th Annual Fall Scholastic of Central Pennsylvania
Yoder’s Restaurant and Buffet, 14 S. Tower Rd., New Holland, PA. Bughouse Championship: 6-SS, G/5 d0. 1 section for adults and children. First Round 10 am. $20 per team. Main Event: 4-SS, G/30 d5. Sec: U500, U1000, U1500. Rds.: 11-12-1-2. EF: $30, $35 after 11/10 (Brunch charge extra). Trophies – Bug/1st Team, SS/1st, 2nd, 3rd each level. Info: Brunch Buffet available until 2 pm (Pay at location), Many prizes raffled for all participants. Contact: Wood Chess at http://woodservices.org.

CIS PS11M
When Saturday, Nov 18, 2017
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.

CHESS NYC
When Sunday, Nov 19, 2017
Where PS 183 - Robert Louis Stevenson, 419 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065, USA (map)
Description http://chessnyc.com/sunday-play-go.html

NEST+m
When Sunday, Nov 19, 2017
Where NEST+m, 111 Columbia St, New York, NY 10002, USA (map)
Description http://gmchessacademy.com/tournaments-chess/

​PS6
WhenSunday, Nov 19, 2017
WherePublic School 6, 45 E 81st St, New York, NY 10028, USA (map)
Descriptionhttps://ps6pta.wufoo.com/forms/ps-6-chess-tournament-home-page/



NOV. 17   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. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-7:30-8:00-8:45-9:15-9:45pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W. 10th St./ NYC / 212-477-3716.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
NOV. 17-19, 18-19 OR 19   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: $40; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. 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. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W. 10th St./ NYC / 212-477-3716.

NOV. 18   Marshall Saturday U1800
4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1500: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 23 W. 10th St./ NYC / 212-477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
NOV. 19   78th 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.


PS6WhenSunday, Nov 19, 2017
WherePublic School 6, 45 E 81st St, New York, NY 10028, USA (map)
Descriptionhttps://ps6pta.wufoo.com/forms/ps-6-chess-tournament-home-page/

A State Championship Event!
NOV. 19   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 11/12, $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 Lane, 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 midnight 11/17.

Nov 11
http://chessnyc.com/susan-polgar-events.html
​An American Classic!
A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
NOV. 24-26 OR 25-26   PENNSYLVANIA
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED)
48th annual National Chess Congress
6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/45 d10). Trophy sections play separate 2-day schedule only, 11/25-26, G/45 d10. Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, 201 North 17th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. $35,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND. In 10 sections. Premier, open to 1900/above. $3000-1500-700-400-200, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $200, U2400 $1600-800. FIDE. Under 2200: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 2000: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1800: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1600: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1400: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under 1200: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under 1000: Trophies to top 10. Under 800: Trophies to top 10. Scholastic Under 600: K-12 only, trophies to top 10. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1200, $400 in U1400, $600 in U1600, $800 in U1800, or $1000 in U2000. Mixed doubles prizes: best male-female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $2000-1000-600-400. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2, teams including an unrated limited to $400. Student/Alumni plaques to top 5 teams of 4 (regardless of section) representing any U.S. college, HS or pre-HS players attend or have graduated from. Top 7 sections entry fee: $120 online at chessaction.com by 11/22, 3-day $128, 2-day $127 mailed by 11/14, $140 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs $100 from prize. Re-entry $60, not available in Premier. Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 entry fee:$42 online at chessaction.com by 11/22, $45 mailed by 11/14, $50 at site. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. 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 11 am, rds. Fri 12 & 6, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day top 7 sections schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600 schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10, 12:45 & 3:15 each day. Half point byes OK all rounds; limit 3, Premier must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $106-106-126, 215-448-2000, reserve by 11/9 or rate may increase. Parking:Hotel parking chess rate 50% off regular rate (about $20). Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St/1540 Vine St. (1 block from site), about $7/day Sat & Sun, $20/day other days. 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. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 10 pm; enter by 9:45 pm.

NOV. 10   FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania   Web Listing

NOV. 11   ROWAN CHESS 11/11   Web Listing

NOV. 11   Chess Mates Partner Tournament   Web Listing

NOV. 11   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 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@icanj.net for more information.

NOV. 11   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing

NOV. 11-12   18th Greater Philadelphia Weekend Open   Web Listing

NOV. 12   Chess Mates Sunday Blitz   Web Listing

NOV. 12   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: 11:45-12:20 p.m. Those registering after 12:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Info:westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html. Note: 11/19 event TBA.

NOV. 10-12 OR 11-12   16th Annual Turkey Bowl   FLORIDA
See Grand Prix.

NOV. 10-DEC. 1   NPCC November 2017 Quads Tournament   Web Listing

NOV. 11   Greater Pocono 11th Annual K-12 RBO
5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $30, $35 after 11/1, 2 Sections, 10 Trophy’s, K-12 OPEN-1st (Blitzoff if tie 1st Open Sect), 2nd, 3rd, Top U1400; K-12 U1000-1st, 2nd, 3rd,T op U800,Top U600,Top Unr; Food Onsite. Rds.: 9:30-10:45-12:30-1:45-3. Reg.: 8-9:15 am. Site:Pocono Mountain East High School, 231 Pocono Mountain School Rd., Swiftwater, PA. Ent: Check payable to: PMECPA, c/o Sue Velardi, 2751 Pocono Cir., Bartonsville, PA, (610)-297-5962. Info: http://www.pmechess.com/

NOV. 11   MasterMinds CC Swiss/Quads
Esperanza Academy, 421 W. Bristol St., Phila., PA 19140. Quads: 3RR, G/85 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM. Rds.: 9:30, 1, 4. Scholastic 4SS K-12 Open, K-8 U1100, K-6 U800, K-3 U500 G/40 d5, EF $10 rec'd by Thurs. before, $25 on site. Reg. ends 9AM. Rd. 1 10AM then asap. Mail Ent: payable to MasterMinds CC, 36 E. Hortter St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. Info: mastermindschess.org or brad@mastermindschess.org.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
NOV. 11-12   18th Greater Philadelphia Weekend Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15
Premier(1800+): 4SS, 40/90,SD/15;+30. Days Inn, 245 Easton Rd., Horsham, PA. EF: $50 by Nov 8, club mbr $40, both $10 more after. GM/IM free, $40 deducted if win $200+. $$GTD: $500-200-100-50, top U2000 $100. Rds.: Sat/Sun 11-3:30. Max one bye, req.at entry. Also U1900 & U1500. HR: $59, 215-674-2500. Info/Reg: keystonechessclub.org

NOV. 12   PCL November Quick Quads (QC)
3RR, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11-11:15am. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W.

NOV. 12   Main Line Chess and Games Quads
3 RR, G/60 d5. Main Line Chess and Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20. Prizes: $50 to first in each 4 player section. Register: 12 noon - 12:30 p.m. Rounds: 12:45, 3:00, 5:15 p.m. Information, email Tom Bartell at mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com. Phone him at 610-240-8900 or visit our website- mainlinechessandgames.net, mainlinechessandgames.com. Bring a chess clock.

All Souls
WhenSaturday, Nov 11, 2017
WhereAll Souls Church (80th and Lexington Avenue / entrance on Lexington Avenue - Vestibule to the left). (map)
Descriptionhttp://toplevelchess.com/tournaments/monthly-all-souls-tournaments/

CIS PS11M
WhenSaturday, Nov 11, 2017
WherePS 11, 320 W 21st St, New York, NY 10011, USA (map)
Descriptionhttp://chessintheschools.org/all-tournaments/ click on the date for link to info.

CHESS NYC
WhenSunday, Nov 19, 2017
WherePS 183 - Robert Louis Stevenson, 419 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065, USA (map)
Descriptionhttp://chessnyc.com/sunday-play-go.html

NEST+m
WhenSunday, Nov 19, 2017
WhereNEST+m, 111 Columbia St, New York, NY 10002, USA (map)
Descriptionhttp://gmchessacademy.com/tournaments-chess/

​PS6
WhenSunday, Nov 19, 2017
WherePublic School 6, 45 E 81st St, New York, NY 10028, USA (map)
Descriptionhttps://ps6pta.wufoo.com/forms/ps-6-chess-tournament-home-page/

NOV. 10   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: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. 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. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W. 10th St. / NYC / 212-477-3716.

NOV. 10-12 OR 11-12   16th Annual Turkey Bowl   FLORIDA
See Grand Prix.

NOV. 11   Marshall Morning U1800 Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. 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. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

NOV. 11   Marshall Saturday G/60 Open
4-SS, G/55 d5. ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2400: $75, U2100: $75. EF: 20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available; request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W. 10th St. / NYC / 212-477-3716.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
NOV. 11   3rd Annual Seneca Lake Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
Presbyterian Church, 24 Park Place, Geneva, NY 14456. 4 Round Swiss, G/60 d5 first 2 rounds and G/90 d5 last 2 rounds. 2 Sections: Open, U1500. EF: $40 all sections, $25 youth under 18, Add $20 at door. Guaranteed Prize Fund over $1000. $$ Open: 350, 200, 100; U1500: 150, 100, 75; U1000: 50. Rds.: 9:30, 12, 2:15, 5:30. Entries to: Jonathan Porschet, 191 White Springs Rd., Geneva, NY 14456. Checks to: Jonathan Porschet. Questions: jporschet@gmail.com.

NOV. 11-12   2017 12th Annual Susan Polgar Foundation World Open for Boys and Girls   Web Listing

NOV. 12   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: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W. 10th St. / NYC / 212-477-3716.

NOV. 12   Bayside Quads   Web Listing


All SoulsWhenSaturday, Nov 11, 2017
WhereAll Souls Church (80th and Lexington Avenue / entrance on Lexington Avenue - Vestibule to the left). (map)
Descriptionhttp://toplevelchess.com/tournaments/monthly-all-souls-tournaments/