JAN. 28   Chess Mates Saturday Quads   Web Listing

JAN. 28   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.

JAN. 28   Central Jersey Chess Tournament
Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 3 rated sections – Open, U1000, U600 – each K-12, 4 rounds, G/30 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 1/26. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Rd. 1 2:00. njchess.com

JAN. 28   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing

JAN. 29   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: 1:15-2:05 p.m. Rounds: 2:15, 4:00, 5:45 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan [email protected] or visit www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html

JAN. 29   FCA January Open   Web Listing

JAN. 29   Innovation Center Super Quads   Web Listing

Every Friday - LVCA 7 & 9pm Blitz Events Open/U1200 (BLZ)
8SS, G/5 d2. St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown, PA 18104. EF: $5, Prizes: Open and U1200, Minimum 50% Returned. 1st-70%, 2nd-30% AND will ADD PRIZES if 12 or more players per section, FREE Coffee For All Entrants. REG.: Ends 6:55pm, Cash on site only. RDS.:7 pm, then ASAP. On Site: 484-866-3045 or [email protected],http://www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/


JAN. 29   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. [email protected], mainlinechessandgames.net, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.

JAN. 29   PCL January 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: [email protected], 412-908-0286. W.

JAN. 26   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.

JAN. 27   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.

JAN. 28   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JAN. 28-29   8th Annual Broome County Chess Championshp - Francis Cordisco Memorial
6 Round Swiss, G/75 d5. Cordisco’s Chess Center, 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901, (607) 772-8782. $500 Prize Money b/20. Two sections: Open Section: $150 - $75 - $50 trophies 1st – 3rd; Reserve Section: $125-$60-$40 (under 1700) trophies 1st – 3rd. US Chess Federation Membership required. Entry Fee: Open- $40, Reserve- $35 (cash only). Non Broome County residents welcome. Schedule: Registration on site: 9:00-9:45AM Sat. 1/28/16. Rounds: 10AM – 1PM – 4PM both days. Non Broome County residents welcome- 1st place trophy Broome residents only.

JAN. 29   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.

JAN. 29   PS98Q Winter 2017 Scholastic CHESS Tournament   Web Listing

JAN. 29   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.

FEB. 4 OR 5 OR 4-5   Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the 51st Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championships - Since 1966, US Chess Longest-Running Scholastic!
NOTE IMPORTANT CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS YEARS! Beautiful hotel site: NY Marriott Hotel At Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams Street (near Borough Hall), Brooklyn, NY. Nearby subway stations: Jay Street Metrotech (A, C, F & R trains), Borough Hall (2, 3, 4 & 5 trains). Online entries at www.gnyscc.com: $60 thru 1/20/17, $70 1/21-1/30, $80 1/31-2/2. For details on mail or phone entries see www.gnyscc.com orwww.chesscenter.cc. On-site entry fee: $100 the day before your game (starting 7 pm 2/3), $120 on day of event until 90 minutes before 1st game. In 14 sections! Each section has its own age, grade and rating requirements (Championship sections open to all who are under grade and age limits; unrated allowed all sections). The 5 Championship sections are each 2 days (High School Championship, Junior High Championship, Elementary Championship, Primary Championship and K1 Championship): 6-SS, G/60, d/10. Rounds: 10 am-1-4 pm Sat; 9 am-12-2:45 pm Sun. Awards ceremonies about 5:30 pm Sun. The 9 non-Championship sections are each 1-day, 5-SS, G/30, d5. Important Note: Playing on Saturday this year are: High School Under 1900, High School Under 1200, Elementary Under 1500, Elementary Under 1100, Elementary Under 700: 10 am-12-1:30-3-4:30 pm, Awards about 6 pm. Now playing on Sunday with earlier starting times are: Junior High Under 1300, Primary Under 1000, Primary Under 600 and K1 Under 400: 9-11 am-12:30-2-3:30 pm Sun. Awards about 5 pm. Both K-1 sections open to grade 1/below born after 2/5/09. All 3 Primary sections open to grades 3/below born after 2/5/07. All 4 Elementary sections open to grades 6/below born after 2/5/04. Both Junior High sections open to grades 9/below born after 2/5/01. All 3 High School sections open to grades 12/below born after 2/5/97. Trophies to top 15 in all Championship plus Elementary, Primary and K1 sections; top 10 in each High School and Junior High 1-day section, top 3 U1500 in High School U1900, Top 3 U900/Unr in High School U1200 and Junior High U1300; Top 3 U1300 in Elementary U1500; top 3 U900 in Elementary U1100; top 3 U800 in Primary U1000; top 3 Unr. in Elementary U700, Primary U600 and K1 U400. Trophies also to top 6 teams each section (top 4 scores from same school = team, all on team must attend same school: no combined teams, even if one school “feeds” another). Grade plaques: top 3 Kindergartners in each K1 section, top 3 scorers below 7th Grade in Junior High U1300, Top 3 below 9th grade in High School U1200 (you can win both plaque + trophy). All players scoring 4 or more (5 or more in Championship) who don't win a trophy receive a medal! Speed playoff for 5-0 or 6-0. Individual free entry prizes (each Championship section): Free entry to specified Continental Chess tournaments thru 1/20/18 to 1st, thru 10/10/17 to 2nd, thru 8/20 to 3rd, thru 6/15 to 4th. Individual free entry prizes (each non-Championship section): Free entry to specified Continental Chess tmts. thru 11/15/17 to 1st, thru 8/20 to 2nd, thru 6/15 to 3rd, thru 4/25 to 4th.Team free entry prizes: free entry to specified CCA tmts. thru 8/20/17 to 1st team, thru 6/15 to 2nd team each section! Free entries courtesy of Continental Chess and are valid for CCA tmts. with 100% unconditionally guaranteed prize funds. Free entries do not include NYS Scholastics in Saratoga. See www.chesscenter.cc or www.gnyscc.com or www.chesstour.com for complete details and restrictions. High School Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes (best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all 3 High School sections after 5 rounds): free entry to specified CCA tmts. thru 8/20/17 to 1st team, thru 6/15 to 2nd, thru 4/15 to 3rd. Team average must be U2200; Mixed Doubles teammates may play in different sections and may attend different schools; teams must register on-site (no extra charge!) before rd. 3; teammate pairings avoided but possible. All: February 2017 official ratings used, except unofficial ratings at uschess.org usually used if otherwise unrated. TD reserves right to assign estimated ratings to players with non-USCF ratings. All substitutions from advance entry list charged late fee. Section switches subject to $10 extra charge per player after 1/30, $20 extra 2/2-2/3. $15 service charge for each player refund. TD reserves right to reassign sections for advance entries with incorrect or unclear registrations. Limit 2 byes (limit 3 in Championship), commit before rd. 3. HR $169, call 877-513-6305 or 718-246-7000 by 1/13 (rooms may sell out early), mention chess. Help with entries, parking, etc: www.gnyscc.com Questions: [email protected] or 347-201-2269, 917-691-1729 (leave message but email is better; on Feb 4-5 only call 718-246-7000.). Team rooms: [email protected]. Sets provided by Little House of Chess-- bring clocks! W. Info: www.gnyscc.com. To contact us by mail: Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. Note: US Chess Junior Grand Prix (Championship sections only).
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US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 18-20   World Amateur Team & U.S. Team East
6SS, 40/2, SD/1. 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—2017 January Rating list) must be under 2200. EF: $170 postmarked by 2/5/17. ALL-$210 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 2/18: Rds. 1-7:30, 11-6, 9-3:30. Surprises and special give-aways each round. Sunday night—Bughouse $20 per team. Cash prizes. Classical Chess-Best game awards to Vienna, Queen and King Gambits, Ruy Lopez, and Petroff and Durkin Attack! FREE LECTURES LOBBY DAILY!! TITLED PLAYER IN LOBBY TO REVIEW YOUR GAMES DAILY!!! HR: Parsippany Hilton NEWLY RENOVATED! NEW LIGHTS! HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING! Chess rates expire 1/17/2017. Rates $119 (single double) $121 (Triple, Quad) 2nd hotel attached to Hilton $126 per night (single-double) $128 (triple, Quad)-Hampton Inn---includes breakfast each day. For help forming teams and more information contact: [email protected]. Chks payable to NJSCF, mail by 2/05/17 to: E.Steven Doyle, 17 Stonehenge Rd., 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
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JAN. 19   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!

JAN. 20   FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania   Web Listing

JAN. 21   Chess Mates Saturday Hectos   Web Listing

JAN. 21   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing

JAN. 22   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championship in 5 Sections
SITE: BERGEN ACADEMY, 200 HACKENSACK AVE., HACKENSACK, NJ 07601. 4SS, EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 PTS OR MORE WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY! USCF Memb Req'd For Sections 3, 4 AND 5. Info: 201 287 0250 or [email protected]. ADV EF (pmk by JAN 18) $35 At Site $40. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. In 5 Sections, Section 1 Junior Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 2nd grade. Rds.: First Round 10:15 AM then ASAP. Section 2 Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 4th grade. Rds.: First Round 10:00 AM then ASAP. Section 3 G/45 d5 U800: Open to players rated below 800 and unr players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 4 G/45 d5 U1200: Open to players rated below 1200 and unr players K thru 12th grade.Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 5 G/60 d5 U1400: Open to All Ages rated below 1400 or unrated. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF payable To: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W.

JAN. 22   DR DAVID OSTFELD MEMORIAL ICA CHAMPIONSHIP IN 5 SECTIONS   Web Listing

JAN. 22   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: 1:15-2:05 p.m. Rounds: 2:15, 4:00, 5:45 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan [email protected] or visit www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html

JAN. 22   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA U1600 Championship
Site: Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open To All Ages With Rating below 1600. 4SS, G/60 d5. Prize Fund ($$ b/25) 1st - 3rd $200, $150, $100, TU1400 $50, TU1200 $50. INFO 201 287 0250 or [email protected]. ADV EF (pmk by JAN 18) $40 At Site $45. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF payable to: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W.

JAN. 22   DR DAVID OSTFELD MEMORIAL ICA U1600 CHAMPIONSHIP   Web Listing

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JAN. 22   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
Site: Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open to All Ages With Rating above 1400. 4SS, G/61 d5. Prize Fund 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100 Best Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 55 Years Old $75. Reg Ends at 9 AM Only one 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before the start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By JAN 18) $45, AT Site $50. GMs Free Entry. INFO 201 287 0250 [email protected]. $$b/40: Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF payable to: International Chess Academy Mail. To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. W.

JAN. 22   DR DAVID OSTFELD MEMORIAL ICA OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP   Web Listing

JAN. 21-22   GREATER PHILADELPHIA WEEKEND OPEN   Web Listing

JAN. 22   Main Line Chess & Games Winter Scholastic
Main Line Chess & Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. K-12, 3 Sections: Open, U1250, U750. Open 3 SS, G/40 d5. Rounds 12:45, 2:30, 4:15 p.m. U1250 & U750: 4 SS, G/25 d5. Rounds 12:45, 2:00, 3:15, 4:30 P.M. Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 in each section. Tiebreakers used See USCF Rule 34 E. EF: $20. Register: 11:45- 12:15 P.M. Info: Bring a chess clock, [email protected], mainlinechessandgames.net, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.

JAN. 17   Marshall Masters
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ players. $725 GTD: 250-150-100. Top U2400 100, Top U2300 75, Biggest upset $50. EF: $40, Mbr $30. 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. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

JAN. 19   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JAN. 20-22, 21-22 OR 22   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. SIDE EVENT: January 20, Marshall Bughouse Tournament! 5-SS, G/5 d0. Bughouse. Not rated. Players register in teams of two. Each round is a 2 game match. ($450 b/35 players): $200-100, top U2200/unr & U1900 team average: $75. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs & GMs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-7:40-8:10-8:40-9:10pm. Max one bye, Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

JAN. 21   TurtleStrat January 2017 Tourney   Web Listing

JAN. 21   Marshall Saturday U1800
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.

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: [email protected]. 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 [email protected] or visit www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html
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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

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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. [email protected], mainlinechessandgames.net, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.

JAN. 15   Liberty Bell Open Blitz   Web Listing

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. [email protected]

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.

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.
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JAN. 6-8 OR 7-8   5th annual Boston Chess Congress   MASSACHUSETTS
See Grand Prix.

JAN. 7   Chess Mates Saturday Hectos   Web Listing

JAN. 7   Princeton Day School Chess Tournament   Web Listing

JAN. 8   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: 1:15-2:05 p.m. Rounds: 2:15, 4:00, 5:45 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan [email protected] or visit www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html

JAN. 7   W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads
Our 28th year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. Walnut St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am. Rds.: 9:40, 1:00, 4:00. Info: [email protected].

JAN. 7   LVCA $1000 Scholarships K-12 Championships
5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $35, $45 CASH ONLY after 1/3/17 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, $15-$20 in Random Prizes to every player. Rds.: 1:10pm then ASAP. Reg.: Ends 1pm. 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:[email protected], Info:www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/.

JAN. 7-8   GREATER PHILADELPHIA WEEKEND OPEN   Web Listing

JAN. 8   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. [email protected], mainlinechessandgames.net, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.

JAN. 5   Marshall $15 Special Action! - NEW
4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75, U2200: $75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs: Only $15!!! 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. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JAN. 5, 12, 19, 26, FEB. 2   3rd Long Island CC January Open
5SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all. $(b/20 pd. ent.): $110-90. Top U-2000, U-1500/unr. $60 ea. EF(cash only): $35. Non-LICC members +$10. UNRATED FREE! Reg.: 6:45 -7:15 PM, no adv. ent., Rds.: 7:30 PM ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-5. Info: www.lichessclub.com.

JAN. 6   Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. 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. 6-8 OR 7-8   5th annual Boston Chess Congress   MASSACHUSETTS
See Grand Prix.

JAN. 6-8 OR 7-8   3rd Gulf Coast New Year’s Open   FLORIDA
See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JAN. 6-8   Marshall Weekend FIDE
5-SS, 40/90 SD/30 +30. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25): $250-125. U2200: $125; U1900 $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. GMs Free. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12 & 5:30pm. Max 2 byes, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

JAN. 7   Marshall Morning U1700 Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg:. 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9am-10:15-11:30-12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

JAN. 7   TRM 112
Albany HS, 600 Washington Ave., Albany 12203. 4SS, G/30 d5. EF: Free. Pre-register required by 8:00 PM Thurs. Details www.chesstrm.org.

JAN. 7, 14, 21, 28   Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tournaments!
3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5.

JAN. 8   TRM 220
Riverbank State Park, 145 St. & Riverside Dr., NYC, 10025. 4SS, G/30 d5. EF: FREE Scholastic, free parking. Pre-Register required by 8:00 PM Fri. Check-in at site by 9:15 required. Details www.therightmove.org.

JAN. 8   Marshall Morning Action! (4 Rounds)
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1800: $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.
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