New Jersey
JAN. 14 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!
JAN. 14 Chess Mates Saturday Quads Web Listing
JAN. 15 Chess Kings and Queens Sunday Swiss Web Listing
JAN. 15 FCA G/60 Quads Web Listing
JAN. 15 Westfield Winter Scholastic
Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12. 3 Sections: Open, U1250, U750. Open: 3-SS. G/40 d5. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. U1250 & U750: 4-SS. G/25 d5. Rounds: 2:00, 3:15, 4:30, 5:45 p.m. Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 in each section. Tiebreaks used. See USCF Rule 34E. EF: $25, $20 members. Register: 1:15-1:50 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan westfieldchessclub@gmail.com or visit www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html
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!
JAN. 14 Chess Mates Saturday Quads Web Listing
JAN. 15 Chess Kings and Queens Sunday Swiss Web Listing
JAN. 15 FCA G/60 Quads Web Listing
JAN. 15 Westfield Winter Scholastic
Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12. 3 Sections: Open, U1250, U750. Open: 3-SS. G/40 d5. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. U1250 & U750: 4-SS. G/25 d5. Rounds: 2:00, 3:15, 4:30, 5:45 p.m. Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 in each section. Tiebreaks used. See USCF Rule 34E. EF: $25, $20 members. Register: 1:15-1:50 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan westfieldchessclub@gmail.com or visit www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html
Pennsylvania
An American Classic!
A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JAN. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16 49th annual Liberty Bell Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED)
7SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (3 day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option in U2100 to U1250, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Sonesta Hotel, 1800 Market St., Philadelphia 19103. $$20,000 b/320 paid entries (re-entries, GMs & U1250 section count 70%), else in proportion, except minimum 75% of each prize guaranteed. From 2006 to 2016, the tournament had over 320 paid entries each year and the $20,000 projected prize fund was increased to over $20,000 in proportion. In 6 sections. Open: $2000-1000-600-400-300, 1st clear or on tiebreak $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $900-500. FIDE. Under 2100: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1900: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1700: $1000-600-400-300-200. Under 1500: $1000-600-400-300-200. Under 1250: $800-400-300-200-100. Unrated may enter any section, but may not win over $150 in U1250, $300 U1500, or $450 U1700. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2. Top 5 sections EF: $108 online at chessaction.com by 1/11, $120 phoned by 1/9 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), 4-day $114, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 if check mailed by 1/4, $130 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. U1250 Section EF: All $30 less than top 5 sections EF. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr 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 (no Open to Open) $70. 4-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:15. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule (no Open Section): Reg. ends Sun. 9 am, rds. Sun 10-12-2-3:45-6, Mon 10-3:15. Bye: all, limit 3, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $103-103-103-103, 1-800-SONESTA, 215-561-7500, request Continental Chess rate, reserve by 1/2 or rate may increase. Parking: Chess rate at Sonesta approx. $20/day (half of normal rate). 1540 Spring St, 12 minutes walk, is about $7/day Sat & Sun, $20 other days; 1815 JFK Blvd, 3 minutes walk, is about $10/day Sat & Sun. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD#D657633 or reserve through chesstour.com. Ent:chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sun. 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm.
JAN. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16 49th annual Liberty Bell Open
See Chess Life or www.chesstour.com
JAN. 15 Main Line Chess & Games Sunday Quads
3 RR, Game/60 d5. Main Line Chess & Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20. $40 to first, $50 for 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.net, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.
JAN. 15 Liberty Bell Open Blitz Web Listing
A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JAN. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16 49th annual Liberty Bell Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED)
7SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (3 day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option in U2100 to U1250, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Sonesta Hotel, 1800 Market St., Philadelphia 19103. $$20,000 b/320 paid entries (re-entries, GMs & U1250 section count 70%), else in proportion, except minimum 75% of each prize guaranteed. From 2006 to 2016, the tournament had over 320 paid entries each year and the $20,000 projected prize fund was increased to over $20,000 in proportion. In 6 sections. Open: $2000-1000-600-400-300, 1st clear or on tiebreak $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $900-500. FIDE. Under 2100: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1900: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1700: $1000-600-400-300-200. Under 1500: $1000-600-400-300-200. Under 1250: $800-400-300-200-100. Unrated may enter any section, but may not win over $150 in U1250, $300 U1500, or $450 U1700. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2. Top 5 sections EF: $108 online at chessaction.com by 1/11, $120 phoned by 1/9 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), 4-day $114, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 if check mailed by 1/4, $130 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. U1250 Section EF: All $30 less than top 5 sections EF. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr 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 (no Open to Open) $70. 4-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:15. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule (no Open Section): Reg. ends Sun. 9 am, rds. Sun 10-12-2-3:45-6, Mon 10-3:15. Bye: all, limit 3, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $103-103-103-103, 1-800-SONESTA, 215-561-7500, request Continental Chess rate, reserve by 1/2 or rate may increase. Parking: Chess rate at Sonesta approx. $20/day (half of normal rate). 1540 Spring St, 12 minutes walk, is about $7/day Sat & Sun, $20 other days; 1815 JFK Blvd, 3 minutes walk, is about $10/day Sat & Sun. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD#D657633 or reserve through chesstour.com. Ent:chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: DirectorAtChess.US, www.chesstour.com, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sun. 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm.
JAN. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16 49th annual Liberty Bell Open
See Chess Life or www.chesstour.com
JAN. 15 Main Line Chess & Games Sunday Quads
3 RR, Game/60 d5. Main Line Chess & Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20. $40 to first, $50 for 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.net, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.
JAN. 15 Liberty Bell Open Blitz Web Listing
New York
JAN. 9 77th Nassau Action
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
4-SS, G/25 d5 or G/30 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. EF: $35 by 1/3, $42 at site, non-memb + $5. $$ (775 b/25, top 2 G) 200-100, U2100, 1900, 1700, 1500, 1300/UR each 95. 2 byes 1-4. Rds.: 7:15-8:20-9:25-10:30. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782. captnhal@optonline.net
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JAN. 9, 16, 23, 30, FEB. 6, 13 Marshall FIDE Mondays/U1800
6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100. U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25) $200-150-100. U1500: $100-50. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg:. 6:15-6:45pm. Rd: 7pm each Mon. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.
JAN. 12 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.
JAN. 13 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.
JAN. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16 49th annual Liberty Bell Open PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.
JAN. 14 Marshall Morning U1800 Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($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. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
JAN. 14 Marshall Saturday G/60 Open
4-SS, G/55 d5. Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2400: $75, U2100: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.
JAN. 15 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.
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
4-SS, G/25 d5 or G/30 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. EF: $35 by 1/3, $42 at site, non-memb + $5. $$ (775 b/25, top 2 G) 200-100, U2100, 1900, 1700, 1500, 1300/UR each 95. 2 byes 1-4. Rds.: 7:15-8:20-9:25-10:30. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782. captnhal@optonline.net
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JAN. 9, 16, 23, 30, FEB. 6, 13 Marshall FIDE Mondays/U1800
6-SS, G/90 +30. Two sections. Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100. U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25) $200-150-100. U1500: $100-50. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg:. 6:15-6:45pm. Rd: 7pm each Mon. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.
JAN. 12 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.
JAN. 13 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.
JAN. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16 49th annual Liberty Bell Open PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.
JAN. 14 Marshall Morning U1800 Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($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. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
JAN. 14 Marshall Saturday G/60 Open
4-SS, G/55 d5. Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2400: $75, U2100: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.
JAN. 15 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.
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