New Jersey
FEB. 17 89th Central Jersey Chess Tournament
Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Road, Princeton. 3 rated sections – Open, U1000, U600 – each K-12, 4 rounds, G/25 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 2/15. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Round 1 begins at 2:00pm. Register online: www.njchess.com, Info: Grant Oen, newjerseychess@gmail.com
A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 17-19 World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East
Celebrate Rock and Roll! 6SS, 40/2, SD/30 delay 5. Parsippany Hilton 1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany, NJ 07054. Chess Rate valid until 1/17. Reserve early 973-267-7373 or 1- 800-HILTONS. Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. Open to 4- player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings—2018 January Rating list) must be under 2200. EF: $175 postmarked by 2/5/18. ALL-$225 after or at door.—all teams, any changes at site $25 charge. Check out official website www.njscf.org. Prizes: 1-5th Place teams, plaque and 4 digital clocks; Top Team (Denis Barry Award) U2100, 2000, 1900, 1800, 1700, 1600, 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1000 each plaque and 4 Digital Clocks; Top college team (same school) 4 Digital Clocks & plaque ; Top HS team (grades 9-12 same school), Top Middle School (grades 5-9 same school), Top Elementary School (grades K-6 same school), Top 2 Scholastic Teams (mixed schools okay) (Collins Award), Mixed Doubles (2 males, 2 females-no alternates), Seniors (all players over age 50), Military, each plaque & 4 Digital Clocks to top team; Company Team (same employer), Family (4 family members), State teams—CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY (Benjamin Award), PA, VA, NC, RI each plaque top team ; Special Plaque: Top Future team, (all players under age 10), Top Military College, Top Parent/Child (2 pairs, one parent, one child), Best Player 1-4 and top alternate, All 6-0 scores each Digital clock. Biggest Individual upset each round Engraved Cross pen; Entry fee refunded to team with Best “Chess related” name, Sunday night-- Best “Chess Related costumes or gimmick”—1st-gourmet dinner for four. 2nd—Gourmet dinner for 4. Reg.: 9-12 Sat 2/17: Rds. 1-7:30, 11-6, 9-3:30. Surprises and special give-aways each round. Sunday night—Bughouse $20 per team. Cash prizes. HR: Parsippany Hilton NEWLY RENOVATED! NEW LIGHTS! HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING! Chess rates expire 1/17/2018. Rates $123(single double) $125 (Triple , Quad) 2nd hotel attached to Hilton $130per night (single-double) $132 (triple, Quad)-Hampton Inn---includes breakfast each day. For help forming teams and more information contact: noreenchess@gmail.com. Chks payable to NJSCF, mail by 2/05/18 to: NJSCF, 17 Stonehenge Road, Morristown, NJ 07960. (Include Team name, Captain, players full names, USCF Expiration, ID numbers and ratings in board order). No team can include more than two GM’s. Include SASE for confirmation if wanted, No registered or certified mail accepted. W.
Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Road, Princeton. 3 rated sections – Open, U1000, U600 – each K-12, 4 rounds, G/25 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 2/15. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Round 1 begins at 2:00pm. Register online: www.njchess.com, Info: Grant Oen, newjerseychess@gmail.com
A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 17-19 World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East
Celebrate Rock and Roll! 6SS, 40/2, SD/30 delay 5. Parsippany Hilton 1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany, NJ 07054. Chess Rate valid until 1/17. Reserve early 973-267-7373 or 1- 800-HILTONS. Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. Open to 4- player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings—2018 January Rating list) must be under 2200. EF: $175 postmarked by 2/5/18. ALL-$225 after or at door.—all teams, any changes at site $25 charge. Check out official website www.njscf.org. Prizes: 1-5th Place teams, plaque and 4 digital clocks; Top Team (Denis Barry Award) U2100, 2000, 1900, 1800, 1700, 1600, 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1000 each plaque and 4 Digital Clocks; Top college team (same school) 4 Digital Clocks & plaque ; Top HS team (grades 9-12 same school), Top Middle School (grades 5-9 same school), Top Elementary School (grades K-6 same school), Top 2 Scholastic Teams (mixed schools okay) (Collins Award), Mixed Doubles (2 males, 2 females-no alternates), Seniors (all players over age 50), Military, each plaque & 4 Digital Clocks to top team; Company Team (same employer), Family (4 family members), State teams—CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY (Benjamin Award), PA, VA, NC, RI each plaque top team ; Special Plaque: Top Future team, (all players under age 10), Top Military College, Top Parent/Child (2 pairs, one parent, one child), Best Player 1-4 and top alternate, All 6-0 scores each Digital clock. Biggest Individual upset each round Engraved Cross pen; Entry fee refunded to team with Best “Chess related” name, Sunday night-- Best “Chess Related costumes or gimmick”—1st-gourmet dinner for four. 2nd—Gourmet dinner for 4. Reg.: 9-12 Sat 2/17: Rds. 1-7:30, 11-6, 9-3:30. Surprises and special give-aways each round. Sunday night—Bughouse $20 per team. Cash prizes. HR: Parsippany Hilton NEWLY RENOVATED! NEW LIGHTS! HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING! Chess rates expire 1/17/2018. Rates $123(single double) $125 (Triple , Quad) 2nd hotel attached to Hilton $130per night (single-double) $132 (triple, Quad)-Hampton Inn---includes breakfast each day. For help forming teams and more information contact: noreenchess@gmail.com. Chks payable to NJSCF, mail by 2/05/18 to: NJSCF, 17 Stonehenge Road, Morristown, NJ 07960. (Include Team name, Captain, players full names, USCF Expiration, ID numbers and ratings in board order). No team can include more than two GM’s. Include SASE for confirmation if wanted, No registered or certified mail accepted. W.
Pennsylvania
FEB. 17 Keystone Saturday G/60;+30 Quads Web Listing
FEB. 17 7th Greater Philadelphia Monthly Scholastic Web Listing
FEB. 18 PCL February 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.
FEB. 17 7th Greater Philadelphia Monthly Scholastic Web Listing
FEB. 18 PCL February 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.
New York
FEB. 12 4 Games @ Poughkeepsie Tonite Web Listing
FEB. 15 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.
FEB. 16 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. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.:Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.
FEB. 17 Marshall G/50 (Open & U1800)
4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2200: $75. U1800: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1600: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.
FEB. 18 Marshall G/50 (Open & U1500)
4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1900: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1300: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.
FEB. 18 Marshall Rated Beginner (3 Rounds)
3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.
FEB. 15 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.
FEB. 16 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. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.:Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.
FEB. 17 Marshall G/50 (Open & U1800)
4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2200: $75. U1800: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1600: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.
FEB. 18 Marshall G/50 (Open & U1500)
4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1900: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1300: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.
FEB. 18 Marshall Rated Beginner (3 Rounds)
3-SS, G/25 d5. Only open to players without a rating or rated U1200. ($225 b/25): $150-75. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.
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