New Jersey
NOV. 24-26 OR 25-26 48th annual National Chess Congress PENNSYLVANIA
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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
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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
Pennsylvania
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
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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.
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.
New York
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
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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.
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.
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