SEPT. 2 New Jersey Scholastic K-8 Championship
5-SS, G/30 d5. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. If staying, for chess rate, please make reservations at https://aws.passkey.com/go/NJChessSep17. Room Block expires 8/1. Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJ Chess. Free parking, public transportation to NYC, Phila. walking distance, 30 restaurants, shops and parks within 5 minute stroll. In three sections: Under 1200, Under 900, Under 600. Trophies to Top Ten in each section. Registration: Saturday, September 2, 11am -12noon. Rounds:12:30pm, then ASAP. EF: $30 if postmarked by August 26. $40 cash at site. One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested with entry fee. September Rating Supplement used. Entries: Hal Sprechman, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number, grade level, section and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. Register online at njscf.org for $32 by midnight 8/31. Questions to halsprechman@gmail.com. Phone: 732 259-3881. W.
A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
SEPT. 2-4 OR 3-4 70th Annual New Jersey Open Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60
All Prizes Guaranteed!! 6-SS, 40/2 d5, SD/1. Headquarters Plaza Hyatt, 3 Headquarters Plaza, Morristown, NJ 07960. (973) 898-9100. A luxury hotel including spa. Free parking. For chess rate ($124/night) use https://aws.passkey.com/go/NJChessSep17 for online reservations. Room block expires on 8/1. Short walk to train station with service to New York and Philadelphia (via Newark). 5 minute walk to many restaurants and shopping. In 3 sections, Open Section, Under 2000, Under 1600. With 3 day and 2 day schedules. Prizes: Open: $1000-$800-$600-$400-$200, Top Expert & A: $200 and trophy. Trophy to NJ Champion. Under 2000 $500-$300-$100. Top B & C: $200 and trophy. Under 1600: $500-$300-$100. Top D, E & F: $200 and trophy. $100 prize for best Open section game. $100 prize for best game in either Under 2000 or Under 1600 section. All Prizes Guaranteed. All sections get these trophies: Top 3, Top Senior over age 55, Top Under Age 16, Top Under Age 13. Unrated may win first place in Open section only. Early Entry Fee $68 if paid by 8/29. EF onsite is $80. $50 for re-entry. Make checks payable to NJSCF. Online registration is $70 at njscf.org until midnight on 8/31. 3 day reg at hotel: 9:00am-11:00am 9/2. 2 day reg at hotel: Sunday, 9/3 9-10am. Rounds: 3 day Saturday 12:00 & 6:30pm, Sunday 11am & 6pm, Monday 9am & 3:30pm. Rounds: 2 day 1-2-3(G/60 d5) Sunday 10:30am, 12:45pm and 3:00pm. 3 Day and 2 Day schedules merge in round 4. Entries to Hal Sprechman, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527. Email: halsprechman@gmail.com. Phone: 732 259-3881. Entries should include name, USCF ID and expirations, mailing address, email address, phone, section and schedule desired and entry fee.
5-SS, G/30 d5. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. If staying, for chess rate, please make reservations at https://aws.passkey.com/go/NJChessSep17. Room Block expires 8/1. Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJ Chess. Free parking, public transportation to NYC, Phila. walking distance, 30 restaurants, shops and parks within 5 minute stroll. In three sections: Under 1200, Under 900, Under 600. Trophies to Top Ten in each section. Registration: Saturday, September 2, 11am -12noon. Rounds:12:30pm, then ASAP. EF: $30 if postmarked by August 26. $40 cash at site. One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested with entry fee. September Rating Supplement used. Entries: Hal Sprechman, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number, grade level, section and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. Register online at njscf.org for $32 by midnight 8/31. Questions to halsprechman@gmail.com. Phone: 732 259-3881. W.
A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
SEPT. 2-4 OR 3-4 70th Annual New Jersey Open Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 60
All Prizes Guaranteed!! 6-SS, 40/2 d5, SD/1. Headquarters Plaza Hyatt, 3 Headquarters Plaza, Morristown, NJ 07960. (973) 898-9100. A luxury hotel including spa. Free parking. For chess rate ($124/night) use https://aws.passkey.com/go/NJChessSep17 for online reservations. Room block expires on 8/1. Short walk to train station with service to New York and Philadelphia (via Newark). 5 minute walk to many restaurants and shopping. In 3 sections, Open Section, Under 2000, Under 1600. With 3 day and 2 day schedules. Prizes: Open: $1000-$800-$600-$400-$200, Top Expert & A: $200 and trophy. Trophy to NJ Champion. Under 2000 $500-$300-$100. Top B & C: $200 and trophy. Under 1600: $500-$300-$100. Top D, E & F: $200 and trophy. $100 prize for best Open section game. $100 prize for best game in either Under 2000 or Under 1600 section. All Prizes Guaranteed. All sections get these trophies: Top 3, Top Senior over age 55, Top Under Age 16, Top Under Age 13. Unrated may win first place in Open section only. Early Entry Fee $68 if paid by 8/29. EF onsite is $80. $50 for re-entry. Make checks payable to NJSCF. Online registration is $70 at njscf.org until midnight on 8/31. 3 day reg at hotel: 9:00am-11:00am 9/2. 2 day reg at hotel: Sunday, 9/3 9-10am. Rounds: 3 day Saturday 12:00 & 6:30pm, Sunday 11am & 6pm, Monday 9am & 3:30pm. Rounds: 2 day 1-2-3(G/60 d5) Sunday 10:30am, 12:45pm and 3:00pm. 3 Day and 2 Day schedules merge in round 4. Entries to Hal Sprechman, 66 Cromwell Ln., Jackson, NJ 08527. Email: halsprechman@gmail.com. Phone: 732 259-3881. Entries should include name, USCF ID and expirations, mailing address, email address, phone, section and schedule desired and entry fee.
New Jersey
AUG. 25-27 OR 26-27 49th annual Atlantic Open VIRGINIA
See Grand Prix.
AUG. 26 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. 26 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.
AUG. 26-27 GREATER PHILADELPHIA WEEKEND OPEN Web Listing
AUG. 27 Chess Kings and Queens Sunday Swiss Web Listing
AUG. 27 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.
AUG. 27 FCA End Of Summer Open Web Listing
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AUG. 26 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. 26 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.
AUG. 26-27 GREATER PHILADELPHIA WEEKEND OPEN Web Listing
AUG. 27 Chess Kings and Queens Sunday Swiss Web Listing
AUG. 27 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.
AUG. 27 FCA End Of Summer Open Web Listing
Pennsylvania
AUG. 26 John Devereaux Memorial
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
4SS, G/60 d5. Ramada Inn, 1450 S. Atherton St., State College, PA. 3 sections. Open: $300, 200, 100; U1600: $100, 50; U1000: $100, 50. Trophy to highest-scoring K-8. Prizes based on 30 entries. EF: $39 on-line by Aug 21; $50 after. Reg.:www.donaldbyrnechess.org. On-site cash only 9-9:30. Rds.: 10:00-1:00-3:30-6:30. Bye: Any round, commit before 1st round. Parking: Free at site. HR: Chess rate $80 single or double. Call 814-238-3001. Info: berg411@comcast.net.
AUG. 26 LVCA $1000 in Scholarships K-12 Championships
5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $35, $45 CASH ONLY after 8/21/17 AT SITE. $$1000 in Scholarships to 1st-$400, 2nd-$200, 3rd-$100, $100 each top 3 Lehigh Valley players. Trophy’s to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Top U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, U400, UNR, $10-$20 in Random Prizes to every player. Rds.: 11:00am then ASAP. Reg.: Ends 10:45am. Site: College Hill Moravian Church, 72 W. Laurel St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Ent: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18018, 484-866-3045, Email:bdavis@lehighvalleychessclub.org, Info: www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/.
AUG. 26-27 GREATER PHILADELPHIA WEEKEND OPEN Web Listing
AUG. 27 Main Line Chess and Games G/60 Quads
3 RR, G/60 d5. Main LIne Chess and Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20. $50 to first. Reg.: 12-12:30 p.m. Rounds: 12:45, 3:00, 5:15 p.m. Info: Bring a chess clock. mainlinechessandgames@gmail.com, mainlinechessandgames.net, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
4SS, G/60 d5. Ramada Inn, 1450 S. Atherton St., State College, PA. 3 sections. Open: $300, 200, 100; U1600: $100, 50; U1000: $100, 50. Trophy to highest-scoring K-8. Prizes based on 30 entries. EF: $39 on-line by Aug 21; $50 after. Reg.:www.donaldbyrnechess.org. On-site cash only 9-9:30. Rds.: 10:00-1:00-3:30-6:30. Bye: Any round, commit before 1st round. Parking: Free at site. HR: Chess rate $80 single or double. Call 814-238-3001. Info: berg411@comcast.net.
AUG. 26 LVCA $1000 in Scholarships K-12 Championships
5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $35, $45 CASH ONLY after 8/21/17 AT SITE. $$1000 in Scholarships to 1st-$400, 2nd-$200, 3rd-$100, $100 each top 3 Lehigh Valley players. Trophy’s to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Top U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, U400, UNR, $10-$20 in Random Prizes to every player. Rds.: 11:00am then ASAP. Reg.: Ends 10:45am. Site: College Hill Moravian Church, 72 W. Laurel St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Ent: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18018, 484-866-3045, Email:bdavis@lehighvalleychessclub.org, Info: www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/.
AUG. 26-27 GREATER PHILADELPHIA WEEKEND OPEN Web Listing
AUG. 27 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. 24 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. 25 Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. $500: $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. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.
AUG. 25-27 OR 26-27 49th annual Atlantic Open VIRGINIA
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AUG. 26 Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1700)
4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2300: $75, U2000: $75. U1700 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $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. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
AUG. 27 Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1500)
4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2100: $75, U1800: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 12:15-12:45pm. Rds.: 1-2:45-5:00-6:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
AUG. 27 75th 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.
AUG. 27 Marshall Scholastic Action! (3 Rounds)
3-SS, G/25 d5. Open to youth K-12. ($225 b/25): $100-50, U1000: $75. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs: $15. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:10-11:20am. No byes. 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. 25 Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz (BLZ)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
9-SS, G/3 +2. FIDE Blitz rated. $500: $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. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.
AUG. 25-27 OR 26-27 49th annual Atlantic Open VIRGINIA
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AUG. 26 Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1700)
4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2300: $75, U2000: $75. U1700 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $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. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
AUG. 27 Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1500)
4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2100: $75, U1800: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 12:15-12:45pm. Rds.: 1-2:45-5:00-6:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
AUG. 27 75th 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.
AUG. 27 Marshall Scholastic Action! (3 Rounds)
3-SS, G/25 d5. Open to youth K-12. ($225 b/25): $100-50, U1000: $75. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs: $15. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:10-11:20am. No byes. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
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