New Jersey
AUG. 17 3rd Thursday Quads
3 RR, G/30 d10. Effects Quick/Reg Rating. Quads grouped by Reg Rating. All the King’s Men Chess & Games Center (Just 22 mins. from Phila/NJ bridges), 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ. 856-582-8222. Prizes: $25 1st per quad. Unr. cannot win more than $10. EF:$12.50, members $10. Reg.: 6 -7:15 pm. Rds.: 7:30-8:30-9:30 pm. All: Visa/MC/Disc/Amex OK w/$1surcharge. Info: Bring a clock!
AUG. 18-20 OR 19-20 16th annual Manhattan Open NEW YORK
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AUG. 19 GREATER PHILADELPHIA MONTHLY SCHOLASTIC Web Listing
AUG. 19 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 - 3:00 - 4:30. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@icanj.net for more information.
AUG. 19 Chess Mates G/45 Quads Web Listing
AUG. 19 Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids Web Listing
AUG. 20 Glen Rock Blitz Tournament (BLZ)
ICA, 354 ROCK RD., GLEN ROCK, NJ 07452. 3 Sections: OPEN SECTION, OPEN U1600 SECTION, UNRATED SECTION. * $1,050 guaranteed prize fund, based on 90 total tournament participants * Open section sections 7SS, G/3 d2. Under 1600 and unrated G/5 d0. Adv reg through August 18, On site reg ends 2:30 PM August 20, Tournament Starts 3 PM. OPEN SECTION (for players rated 1400 and above). Prizes: $200, $100, $50; TU2000 & TU1800 - $50 each (section prize fund will not be reduced below 75%). Entry Fees: adv entry fee $25, on site entry fee $30. OPEN U1600 SECTION (for players rated below 1600). Prizes: $200, $100, $50; TU1400, TU1200, TU1000, TU800, TU600 - $50 each (section prize fund will not be reduced below 75%). Entry Fees: adv entry fee $25, on site entry fee $30. UNRATED SECTION (for unrated players). Prizes: 1st - 3rd ??? Surprise prizes awarded. Entry Fees: adv entry fee $15, on site entry fee $20. Enter Online (all sections): https://ica.jumbula.com/ICATournaments2017/SundayBlitzTournament_190. For More Information: ICA Chess Director: 201 797-0330 Email chessdirector@icani.net or www.icanj.net
AUG. 20 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: John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com. NEW WEB SITE: www.westfieldchessclub.org.
3 RR, G/30 d10. Effects Quick/Reg Rating. Quads grouped by Reg Rating. All the King’s Men Chess & Games Center (Just 22 mins. from Phila/NJ bridges), 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ. 856-582-8222. Prizes: $25 1st per quad. Unr. cannot win more than $10. EF:$12.50, members $10. Reg.: 6 -7:15 pm. Rds.: 7:30-8:30-9:30 pm. All: Visa/MC/Disc/Amex OK w/$1surcharge. Info: Bring a clock!
AUG. 18-20 OR 19-20 16th annual Manhattan Open NEW YORK
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AUG. 19 GREATER PHILADELPHIA MONTHLY SCHOLASTIC Web Listing
AUG. 19 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 - 3:00 - 4:30. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email chessdirector@icanj.net for more information.
AUG. 19 Chess Mates G/45 Quads Web Listing
AUG. 19 Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids Web Listing
AUG. 20 Glen Rock Blitz Tournament (BLZ)
ICA, 354 ROCK RD., GLEN ROCK, NJ 07452. 3 Sections: OPEN SECTION, OPEN U1600 SECTION, UNRATED SECTION. * $1,050 guaranteed prize fund, based on 90 total tournament participants * Open section sections 7SS, G/3 d2. Under 1600 and unrated G/5 d0. Adv reg through August 18, On site reg ends 2:30 PM August 20, Tournament Starts 3 PM. OPEN SECTION (for players rated 1400 and above). Prizes: $200, $100, $50; TU2000 & TU1800 - $50 each (section prize fund will not be reduced below 75%). Entry Fees: adv entry fee $25, on site entry fee $30. OPEN U1600 SECTION (for players rated below 1600). Prizes: $200, $100, $50; TU1400, TU1200, TU1000, TU800, TU600 - $50 each (section prize fund will not be reduced below 75%). Entry Fees: adv entry fee $25, on site entry fee $30. UNRATED SECTION (for unrated players). Prizes: 1st - 3rd ??? Surprise prizes awarded. Entry Fees: adv entry fee $15, on site entry fee $20. Enter Online (all sections): https://ica.jumbula.com/ICATournaments2017/SundayBlitzTournament_190. For More Information: ICA Chess Director: 201 797-0330 Email chessdirector@icani.net or www.icanj.net
AUG. 20 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: John Moldovan: westfieldchessclub@gmail.com. NEW WEB SITE: www.westfieldchessclub.org.
Pennsylvania
AUG. 18-20 OR 19-20 16th annual Manhattan Open NEW YORK
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AUG. 19 2017 Joe DeRaymond Memorial Quick Chess Event (7SS, G/15 d3) (QC)
St. Luke's Church, 417 N. 7th St., Allentown, PA 18102. Park in the lot -- enter through the red gate. EF: $20 at site, $15 under 1500/unrated (no advance entries). Prizes: $70 and trophy per section. Sections: A-Group: Top 8 players by regular USCF rating play 7-RR. B -Group: Next 8 players play 7-RR. C-Group: All others play 7-SS with random pairings or other adjustments possible after round 4. Reg.: Noon to 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3:30, 4, 4:30, 5. Playoff 6 PM if needed. TD: Eric C. Johnson 610-433-6518. Info: www.freewebs.com/allentowncentercitychessclub. Rated events every Saturday!
AUG. 19 GREATER PHILADELPHIA MONTHLY SCHOLASTIC Web Listing
AUG. 19 Keystone Saturday Night Blitz Web Listing
AUG. 20 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. $50 to first. Reg.: 12-12:30 p.m. Rounds: 12:45, 3:00, 5:15 p.m. Info: Bring a chess clock. mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com, mainlinechessandgames.net, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.
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AUG. 19 2017 Joe DeRaymond Memorial Quick Chess Event (7SS, G/15 d3) (QC)
St. Luke's Church, 417 N. 7th St., Allentown, PA 18102. Park in the lot -- enter through the red gate. EF: $20 at site, $15 under 1500/unrated (no advance entries). Prizes: $70 and trophy per section. Sections: A-Group: Top 8 players by regular USCF rating play 7-RR. B -Group: Next 8 players play 7-RR. C-Group: All others play 7-SS with random pairings or other adjustments possible after round 4. Reg.: Noon to 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3:30, 4, 4:30, 5. Playoff 6 PM if needed. TD: Eric C. Johnson 610-433-6518. Info: www.freewebs.com/allentowncentercitychessclub. Rated events every Saturday!
AUG. 19 GREATER PHILADELPHIA MONTHLY SCHOLASTIC Web Listing
AUG. 19 Keystone Saturday Night Blitz Web Listing
AUG. 20 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. $50 to first. Reg.: 12-12:30 p.m. Rounds: 12:45, 3:00, 5:15 p.m. Info: Bring a chess clock. mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com, mainlinechessandgames.net, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.
New York
AUG. 17 Marshall Thursday Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. 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. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.
AUG. 18 Marshall Quick Chess - NEW! (QC)
6-SS, G/10 +3. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1700: $75. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-7:30-8:00-8:45-9:15-9:45pm. Two byes; request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
AUG. 18-20 OR 19-20 16th annual Manhattan Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED)
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 7th Ave. (32-33 St., across from Penn Station), New York 10001. $20,000 guaranteed prizes. 8 sections. Open: Open to all; U1800/Unr EF $100 more. $2000-1000-600-400, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, top Under 2400/Unr $600-300. FIDE. Under 2200: $1300-700-400-200. Under 2000: $1300-700-400-200. Under 1800: $1300-700-400-200. Under 1600: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1400: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1200: $500-250-150-100. Under 1000: $500-250-150-100. 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 (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/19. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U1800 $600, U1600 $400, U1400 $300, U1200 $200, U1000 $100; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: $128 at chessaction.com by 8/16, 3-day $133, 2-day $132 if check mailed by 8/9, all $150 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs free; $100 from prize. Under 1000 or U1200 Section EF: all $50 less than top 6 sections EF. Online entry $5 less to NYSCA members ($12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess, $20/yr 4 issues, may join with entry). Re-entry $60, not available in Open. 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 Fri 6 pm. Rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am. Rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byesavailable all rounds, limit 2 byes, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR (note change): $159-159-169 plus required $20/night facility fee, however facility fee is waived if you reserve through online link at chesstour.com. Includes free wireless, unlimited calling, use of Bally's Total Fitness next door. Reserve by 7/27 or rate may increase. Phone reservations: 1-800-223-8585. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.
AUG. 18-20 OR 19-20 16th annual Manhattan Open
See Chess Life or www.chesstour.com.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
AUG. 18-20, 19-20 OR 20 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: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. 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. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
AUG. 19 Manhattan Open Blitz Web Listing
AUG. 19 Marshall Saturday U1500
4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. 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.
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. 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. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.
AUG. 18 Marshall Quick Chess - NEW! (QC)
6-SS, G/10 +3. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1700: $75. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-7:30-8:00-8:45-9:15-9:45pm. Two byes; request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
AUG. 18-20 OR 19-20 16th annual Manhattan Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 120 (ENHANCED)
5SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 7th Ave. (32-33 St., across from Penn Station), New York 10001. $20,000 guaranteed prizes. 8 sections. Open: Open to all; U1800/Unr EF $100 more. $2000-1000-600-400, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, top Under 2400/Unr $600-300. FIDE. Under 2200: $1300-700-400-200. Under 2000: $1300-700-400-200. Under 1800: $1300-700-400-200. Under 1600: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1400: $1000-500-300-200. Under 1200: $500-250-150-100. Under 1000: $500-250-150-100. 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 (no extra fee) by 2 pm 8/19. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U1800 $600, U1600 $400, U1400 $300, U1200 $200, U1000 $100; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: $128 at chessaction.com by 8/16, 3-day $133, 2-day $132 if check mailed by 8/9, all $150 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs free; $100 from prize. Under 1000 or U1200 Section EF: all $50 less than top 6 sections EF. Online entry $5 less to NYSCA members ($12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess, $20/yr 4 issues, may join with entry). Re-entry $60, not available in Open. 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 Fri 6 pm. Rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am. Rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byesavailable all rounds, limit 2 byes, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 3. HR (note change): $159-159-169 plus required $20/night facility fee, however facility fee is waived if you reserve through online link at chesstour.com. Includes free wireless, unlimited calling, use of Bally's Total Fitness next door. Reserve by 7/27 or rate may increase. Phone reservations: 1-800-223-8585. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter by 9:15 pm.
AUG. 18-20 OR 19-20 16th annual Manhattan Open
See Chess Life or www.chesstour.com.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
AUG. 18-20, 19-20 OR 20 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: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. 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. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
AUG. 19 Manhattan Open Blitz Web Listing
AUG. 19 Marshall Saturday U1500
4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1500: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. 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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