DEC. 28-30 OR 29-30   36th annual Empire City Open - (note changes)   NEW YORK
See Grand Prix.

DEC. 30   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
DEC. 30-31   South Jersey Open - Dr. Leroy Dubeck Cup
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30
$5,000 guaranteed! 5 rounds, Time control G/90 d5. Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Cherry Hill, 2349 West Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, across from Garden State Park – 5 miles from Philadelphia City Center. In 3 section: Open Section: $1000-500-300, top Under 2100/Unr $300-100. Under 1900 Section: $600-400-250, top Under 1700 $250. Under 1500 Section: $500-350-250, top Under 1300 $200. Trophies for top South Jersey player in Open Section, Top Junior (U18), Top Girl (U18) U1000, U800. Entry Fee: Online $75 by 11/30 $85 by 12/27, $100 at site. GMs, IMs free; $85 deducted from prize. Re-entry - $50. Registration:www.snjchess.com/register. Schedule: Reg ends Saturday 9:45 am, rds. Sat 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 6:00, Sun 10:00 am & 2:00 pm. Time Control: G/90 d5. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd. 2. Hotel rates: $109 – “Chess Rate”, 1-856-382-6120; reserve by 12/15. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Ratings: November official USCF rating list. Contact: dgorman@darsemail.com (703) 989-6867.

DEC. 31   New Year’s Eve Blitz (BLZ)
354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (Education building, 2nd floor). Rounds start at 1:00pm, registration ends at 12:30pm. In three sections. Open: 9RR, G/3,+2. Entry fee: $25 ($30 onsite). Prizes (b/o 70): $200-$100-$50, Top U2000 $50, Top U1800, $50. Under 1600: 7SS, G5 d0. Entry fee: $25 ($30 onsite), Prizes (b/o 70):$200-$100-$50, $50 each to top U1400, U1200, U1000, U800. Unrated: 7SS, G/5 d0. Entry fee: $15 ($20 onsite). Surprise prizes to winners! Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@icanj.net for more information.

DEC. 31   New Year’s Eve Quads
3-RR. G/40 d5. Chess Mates Academy, 75 E. Cherry St., Suite 11, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $25, $20 Westfield CC members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 12:00-12:25 p.m. Rounds: 12:30, 2:15, 4:00 p.m. Contact: jpmoldovan@gmail.com. Note: Please bring a chess clock.
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DEC. 29   NPCC December 2017 Quick Chess Tournament   Web Listing

CHESS NYC
When Sunday, Dec 31, 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

DEC. 28   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.

DEC. 28-30 OR 29-30   36th annual Empire City Open
See Chess Life or www.chesstour.com.

A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
DEC. 28-30 OR 29-30   36th annual Empire City Open - (note changes)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED)
6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 Seventh Ave (32nd-33rd St., across from Penn Station), New York 10001. FOOD NOT PURCHASED FROM THE HOTEL IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE HOTEL. $14,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 6 sections. Major (1800/up): $1400-700-400-200, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, top Under 2300 $600-300. Under 2100: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1900: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1700: $900-500-300-200. Under 1500: $800-400-250-150. Under 1300: $800-400-250-150. Unrated may not win over $200 U1300, $300 U1500, $400 U1700, or $500 U1900. 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 before both players begin rd. 2. Sections EF: $108 online at www.chessaction.com by 12/24, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by 12/17, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs: $100 from prize. All: Re-entry $50 (no Major to Major). Online EF $5 less to NYSCA members; $12 NYSCA dues may be paid with EF. 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 Thu 10 am. Rds. Thu 11 & 5, Fri 11 & 5, Sat 10 & 3:15. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Fri 9 am. Rds. Fri 10, 12:15, 2:30 & 5, Sat 10 & 3:15. Half point byes available all rounds, limit 2 byes, Major must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $139-149-159 plus required $20/night facility fee, reserve at chesstour.com or call 1-800-223-8585 or 212-736-5000, reserve by 12/5 (earlier is better) or rate may increase. Facility fee includes high speed wireless in room, unlimited local & long distance calling & use of Ballys Total Fitness next door to hotel. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament 12/29 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.

DEC. 29   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.

DEC. 29   Empire City Open Blitz   Web Listing

DEC. 30-JAN. 1   New Year’s Ridiculousness Insane Person Championship!
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15
15-SS, G/25 d5. $1,432 GTD: $499-222-77-76-1; top U2287: $164; U1974: $144; U1626: $131. Idiocy Prize: $118 to player scoring best with 1. g4 and/or 1. ... g5. EF: $45. GMs Free, $39 reduced from prizes. Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:15-2:30-4:15-5:30pm each day. Max 5 byes, request at entry. Proper attire appreciated. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716.

DEC. 23   Holiday Quads
3-RR. G/40 d5. Chess Mates Academy, 75 E. Cherry St., Suite 11, Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $25, $20 Westfield CC members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 12:00-12:25 p.m. Rounds: 12:30, 2:15, 4:00 p.m. Contact: jpmoldovan@gmail.com. Note:Please bring a chess clock.

DEC. 23   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. 23   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.

CHESS NYC
When Sunday, Dec 24, 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

DEC. 19   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.

DEC. 21   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
DEC. 21, 28, JAN. 4, 11, 18, 25   Marshall Thursday Open
6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150; U2100: $100; U1800: $100. EF: $40; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716.

DEC. 22   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.

DEC. 23   Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1700)
4-SS, G/55 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125; U2300, U2000: $75. U1700: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716.

DEC. 16   Greater Philadelphia Monthly Scholastic   Web Listing

DEC. 16   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. 16   South Jersey Futures - Scholastic Tournament & Adult Quads   Web Listing

DEC. 16   CKQ 2nd Fide Tournament   Web Listing

DEC. 16   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 12/14. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Rd. 1 2:00. njchess.com.

DEC. 17   Chess Kings and Queens Sunday Swiss   Web Listing

DEC. 17   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. Side Event: Members-only Blitz 11 a.m. (non-rated) Info: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com, www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html. Note: Westfield CC closed 12/24 & 12/31.

DEC. 17   Chess Mates Sunday Blitz   Web Listing

DEC. 17   FCA Holiday Junior Championship (Under 18)   Web Listing

DEC. 17   The 9th Annual Red Bank Open
The Monmouth Chess School and Club, 51 Monmouth St., Red Bank, NJ 07701. Registration to 1:15 PM. Swiss System, 4 rounds, Two Sections A) and B). Section A has the closest to the top 16 players, adjusted to complete the last prize group of that section, e.g. no individual from 1500 to 1749 would be split off from their group just to make an even 16. Entry $50 by check postmarked by 12/3 to 9 Rimwood Ln., Colts Neck, NJ 07722 (Do NOT send entries to 51 Monmouth); or $60 cash only on site. GM, IM, WGM $25 from prize (Please let us know in advance). NM including Life Masters $30. U1250 $50 EF. Cash Prizes $1000 b/24 paid entries. Prizewinning GM, IM, WGM and NM/Life count as one half paid entry. Open 1st $200, 2nd $100; U2000 1st $125, 2nd $75; U17501st $125, 2nd $75, U1500 1st $125, 2nd $75 and U1250 $100. Unrateds may win no more than entry fee in any prize group and are placed in one higher prize group at TD discretion, else Open Group only. Section A Time Control G/40 d5. Rounds 1:35 PM, 3:05 PM, 4:35 PM, 6:05 PM. Section B has all remaining players, provided that there are at least 6 to 8 players. If there are two or more players U1000 then a separate $100 prize will be established for that group, and three or more in U1250 will create a second prize of $50. Section B time control G/40 d5. Rounds 1:30, 3:00, 4:30, 6:00 or ASAP. U1250 group plays for $100 prize only. Boards and sets provided; Please bring clocks! Several restaurants a short walking distance. GSP Exit 109; Can walk to/from Red Bank Train Station. Half point bye available Round 1 elected before end of Registration. Questions: Dr. Koblentz 732-614-0738.

DEC. 16   Keystone 3rd Saturday Quads
3RR, G/75;+30inc. Days Inn, 245 Easton Rd., Horsham, PA 19044. Free parking/wifi. EF: $20. Prize: $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: to 10:45am. Rds.: 11-2:30-5:30pm. Sets/clocks provided. Info: keystonechessclub.org.

DEC. 16   Greater Philadelphia Monthly Scholastic   Web Listing

DEC. 16   5th Greater Philadelphia Monthly Scholastic
Site: Days Inn, 245 Easton Rd,. Horsham, PA. Free Parking/Wifi. 4 rounds, G/25 d5. Reg.: to 11:30am. Rds.: 12:00-4:00PM. Max one 1/2 point bye. EF: $32 by Dec 13; $35 by Dec 15; $40 cash at site. 4 Sections: Championship, Under 1000, Under 600, Beginners, all K-12. Info/Reg: keystonechessclub.org. Trophies to all. Sets/clocks provided.

DEC. 17   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.

CIS PS 503 K
When Saturday, Dec 16, 2017
Where P.S. 503 The School of Discovery, 330 59th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220, USA (map)
Description http://chessintheschools.org/all-tournaments/ click on the date for link to info.

Anderson
When Sunday, Dec 17, 2017
Where The Anderson School, 100 W 77th St, New York, NY 10024, USA (map)
Description http://www.nyschessclub.com/tournaments.html

CHESS NYC
When Sunday, Dec 17, 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

JEI Bensonhurst
When Sunday, Dec 17, 2017
Description JEI Learning Center, 7721 18th Ave, Bensonhurst, Brooklyn NY 11214 https://chessclassesinbrooklyn.com/tournament-info-and-registration/

PS/MS 282 Park Slope
When Sunday, Dec 17, 2017
Where 180 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA (map)
Description https://goo.gl/forms/fFiNGwAvGBpIUkuI3 After you register, please pay the $10 entry fee via PayPal. Click here: https://282parkslope.org/go/chess-tournaments/

DEC. 14   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
DEC. 17   79th 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.

DEC. 8   FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania   Web Listing

DEC. 9   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!

DEC. 9   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. 9   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing

DEC. 10   Branch Brook Park Quads K-8
New Jersey Children’s Chess School, 862 Degraw Ave., Forest Hill (Newark), NJ 07104. 3-RR, G/45 d0. EF: $25 for registration by mail one week in advance, $30 at door. Reg.: 2-2:50PM. Awards: trophies to ALL. Chess classes meet every Sunday 3-5:30PM. Website: www.chesskidsnj.com. Info: Arkady Geller 973-483-7927 or chesscamp1@yahoo.com

DEC. 10   Chess Mates Sunday Blitz   Web Listing

DEC. 10   The 9th Annual Red Bank Scholastic K-8
The Monmouth Chess School and Club, 51 Monmouth St., Red Bank, NJ 07701. Swiss System, 4 rounds G/25 d5. Registration to 1:15 PM, Entry: $50 by check postmarked by 12/3 to 9 Rimwood Ln., Colts Neck, NJ 07722, (Do NOT send entries to 51 Monmouth); $60 on site day of tournament (cash only on site). Prizes: Trophies to top five in each of three prize groups Grades 6-8, Grades 3-5 and Grades K-2; medals to 6th-10th in each group. Bonus Prizes: chess merchandise (books, sets, etc.) $50 1st, $25 2nd in each group. Awards Ceremony 5:45 to 6:00 PM. Traditionally, we count grade level as the grade during Spring of the current year. Boards and sets provided; Please bring clocks! GSP Exit 109; Park free between Monmouth St./ White St. Walk to/from Red Bank Train Station. Half point bye available Round 1 only with pre-registration by mail, or on site at TD discretion based on late arrivals, unpaired players, etc. Several restaurants short walking distance. Questions: Dr. Koblentz 732-614-0738.

DEC. 9   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.

DEC. 9   King of Prussia Invitational - FREE Scholastic and Adult Matches!   Web Listing

DEC. 10   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.

All Souls
When Saturday, Dec 9, 2017
Where All Souls Church (80th and Lexington Avenue / entrance on Lexington Avenue - Vestibule to the left). (map)
Description http://toplevelchess.com/tournaments/monthly-all-souls-tournaments/

CIS PS390X
When Saturday, Dec 9, 2017
Where PS 390, Bronx, NY (map)
Description http://chessintheschools.org/all-tournaments/ click on the date for link to info.

CHESS NYC
When Sunday, Dec 10, 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

Tri-State Chess Championship at The Jewish Center V
When Sunday, Dec 10, 2017
Where 131 West 86th Street NY, NY 10024 (map)
Description https://tristatechess.com/onlineregistration/


DEC. 7   Marshall Guaranteed Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75; U2200, U1900: $75. EF: $15; 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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
DEC. 8-10, 15-17   101st Edward Lasker Memorial/MCC Championship
9-SS, 40/90 SD30 +30. Open to MCC Members and Non-members 2200+ USCF or FIDE, FIDE Title Holders, Special Invitees & Qualifiers from the Marshall Amateur Championship Dec 1-3. FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes. FIDE rated. $7,500 GTD:$3000-1500-1000, U2400 FIDE: $1000-500, U2300 FIDE: $500. Title of "2017 Marshall Chess Club Champion" goes to highest-scoring MCC Member. Tie break for the title and 1st prize will be decided by blitz playoffs (G/3 +2) and an Armageddon game (bidding for time) if necessary. EF: $175 ($25 more on-site 12/8); GMs/Foreign IMs: Free; Local IMs: $100. Foreign players who play all 9 rounds receive $75. Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Rds.: Fri 12/8: 7pm, Sat 12/9: 12pm & 6pm, Sun 12/10: 12 & 6pm, Fri 12/15: 7pm, Sat 12/16: 12 & 6pm, Sun 12/17: 12pm, Blitz Playoff (if necessary) 6pm. Max 2 byes; request at entry (limit 1 bye in rounds 8-9). FIDE GM/IM Norms possible; must play all rounds. Limited to 70 players! 23 W. 10th St./ NYC / 212-477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.