FEB. 3   Dos Por Dos Team Tournament
Chess Mates Academy, 75 E. Cherry Street, Suite 11, Rahway, NJ 07065. Format: 5-SS. G/25 d5. 2 players per team. Average rating 1899.5 or less. EF: $50 per 2-player team, $45 for CM members. Prizes: 70% returned, b/number of teams. Reg: 12:00 noon-12:29 p.m. Rds: 12:30, 1:45, 3:00, 4:15, 5:30 p.m. Byes: 2 per team allowed. Must be taken as a team, not individuals, & declared before round 3. Info: [email protected] Note: Please bring a chess clock.

FEB. 3   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids   Web Listing

FEB. 3   Princeton Day School
650 The Great Road. Sections for OVER 1000 rated players begin at 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds.G55 d5: ALL AFTERNOON SECTIONS for unrated to 1000 rated players: G/25 d5 4 rds, beginning at 12:00 noon (round times will be accelerated if possible): OPEN (Players K-12 U-1000), RESERVE (K-12 U-800), NOVICE II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I (unrated K-8), K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE K-1 (beginner). MORNING SECTIONS are for OVER 1000 rated players, begin at 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds.G/55 d5: NEAR MASTERS (K-12 OVER 1400), FUTURE MASTERS (K-12 1200-1400), CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200). PARENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/25 d5 3rds. Parents play free. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 8 in each section under 1000, top 3 over 1000. Medals to all players. Pre-registration online, $35 pay at the door: www.pds.org/chess. On site registration $45. Inquiries to Bonnie Waitzkin [email protected].

FEB. 4   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

FEB. 4   Westfield Super Sunday Quads
10:35 a.m. start!! 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: 10:00-10:30 a.m. Those registering after 10:30 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 10:35 a.m., 12:20, 2:05 p.m. Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html. Note: 2/11 event TBA.

FEB. 3   Kasparov Chess Foundation Presents 10th Annual Greater Mid-Atlantic Scholastic Chess Championships   MARYLAND
See Maryland.

FEB. 3   W. Chester 1st Sat Quads
Our 29th 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]

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 3-4   MasterMinds Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15
Esperanza Academy, 301 W. Hunting Park Ave., Phila., PA 19140. 5SS, G/85 d5, $2025b/72 paid entries in the top 3 sections, Open $875 GTD. Open section: $500-250; U2000 $125. U1800 section: $300-150; U1600 $125. U1400 section: $300-150; U1200 $125. Scholastic K-12 U1100 & Unr in grades 8 to 12, trophies top 3. K-7 U700 & Unr in grades K to 7, trophies top 3. Scholastic team trophies top 2 schools and top 2 clubs 4 to 7 players per team in any section. EF: EF top 3 sections $40 postmarked by 1/29, $60 after. EF bottom 2 sections $15 postmarked by 1/29, $30 after. Bye One 1/2 point bye 1-3 if requested by the end of the second round. Reg.: Saturday 8:30 - 9:00 AM. Rds.: Saturday 9:30, 1:00, 4; Sunday 10, 1:30. Info: mastermindschess.org or [email protected]. Ent: MasterMinds CC, 36 E. Hortter St., Philadelphia, PA 19119.

CIS PS 503 K
When Saturday, Feb 3, 2018
Where P.S. 503 The School of Discovery, 330 59th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220, USA (map)
Description http://chessintheschools.org/all-tournaments/ click on the date for link to info.

PS163 - NYChessKids
When Saturday, Feb 3, 2018
Where Public School 163, 163 W 97th St, New York, NY 10025, USA (map)
Description http://nychesskids.com/ps163tournaments/

The Right Move
When Sunday, Feb 4, 2018
Where Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10031, USA (map)
Description http://chesstrm.org/NYC/

FEB. 1   Marshall Guaranteed Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75; U2200, U1900: $75. EF: $15; NonMCC 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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 1, 8, 15, 22, MAR. 1, 8   Marshall Thursday Open-NEW PRIZES
6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150-$75; U1900: $125. EF: $40; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 2-4   Marshall PREMIER-NEW
5-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: FIDE: FIDE Rated. Only open to players with a current published rating 2000+ (USCF or FIDE); NO exceptions. Limited to 30 players. $1,750 Gtd: $1,000-500. U2300: $250. EF: $100; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $50 Mbr + service fee. First 5 GMs Free. U2000: Limited to 40 players. ($1,000 b/40): $500-200; U1750: $150, U1500: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

FEB. 3   TRM122
Wood Road ES, 300 Wood Rd., Ballston Spa 12020. Free. Preregister www.chesstrm.org. 4/SS, G/30 d5. Rd. 1 10:00.

FEB. 3, 10, 17, 24   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.

FEB. 4   Marshall Rated Beginner! (3 Rounds)-NEW
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. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212- 477-3716.

FEB. 4   TRM230
Riverbank State Park Theater, 145th St. & Riverside Dr., NYC 10025. Free to 1st 300. Preregister www.chesstrm.org/NYC/ 4/SS, G/30 d5. Check in by 9:15.

JAN. 27   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids   Web Listing

JAN. 27   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. More information: hamiltonchessclub.com or 609-758-2326 leave message or text 609-351-2437. W.

JAN. 28   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championship in 5 Sections
4SS. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. All players with 2.5 points or more will receive a trophy! USCF Memb Req'd For Sections 3, 4 AND 5. For info, call 201 797 0330, email [email protected] or visit icanj.net. ADV EF (pmk by Jan 23rd) $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 unrated 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 unrated 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. Enter online at:https://ica.jumbula.com/ICATournaments2018/DrDavidOstfeldMemorialICAChampionshipssections15_80 or mail checks to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to: International Chess Academy. W.

JAN. 28   Westfield G/45 Quads
Please note the earlier start time! 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: 12:15-12:50 p.m. Those registering after 12:50 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30 p.m. Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html.

JAN. 28   Chess Mates Sunday Blitz (BLZ)
Chess Mates Academy, 75 E. Cherry Street, Suite 11, Rahway, NJ 07065. Time Control: G/5 d2. EF: $25, $20 for CM members. Prizes: 80% returned, b/number of players & their ratings. Reg: 2:30-2:59 p.m. Rds: 3:00 p.m. then ASAP. Number of rounds TBD. Info: [email protected] Note: Please bring a chess clock.

JAN. 28   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

JAN. 28   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA U1600 Championship
4SS, G/60 d5. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open to all ages with rating below 1600. Prize Fund ($$ b/25): 1st - 3rd $200, $150, $100, TU1400 $50, TU1200 $50. Call 201 797-0330, email [email protected] or visit icanj.net for more info. ADV EF (pmk by Jan 23rd) $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. Enter online at:https://ica.jumbula.com/ICATournaments2018/DrDavidOstfeldMemorialICAU1600Championship_111 or mail to: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to: International Chess Academy. W.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JAN. 28   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
4SS, G/61 d5. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open to All Ages With Rating above 1400. Prize Fund ($$b/40): 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 23rd) $45, AT Site $50. GMs Free Entry. For info, call 201 797-0330, email [email protected] or visit icanj.net. Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. Enter online at: https://ica.jumbula.com/ICATournaments2018/DrDavidOstfeldMemorialICAOpenChampionship_42 or mail information to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to International Chess Academy. W

JAN. 26   NPCC January 2018 EarlyTournament.   Web Listing

JAN. 27   Springfield Scholastic Swiss and Adult Quads   Web Listing

JAN. 27   Chess at the Comm   Web Listing

JAN. 28   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.
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CIS PS 150Q
When Saturday, Jan 27, 2018
Where P.S. 150Q, 40-01 43rd Ave, Sunnyside, NY 11104, USA (map)
Description http://chessintheschools.org/all-tournaments/ click on the date for link to info.

Lower Lab All Girls Quads
When Saturday, Jan 27, 2018
Where PS 77 Lower Lab School, 1700 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128, USA (map)
Description https://lowerlabchess.wufoo.com/forms/lower-lab-allgirls-chess-quads/

CHESS NYC
When Sunday, Jan 28, 2018
Where PS 183 - Robert Louis Stevenson, 419 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065, USA (map)
Description http://chessnyc.com/sunday-play-go.html

NEST+m
When Sunday, Jan 28, 2018
Where NEST+m, 111 Columbia St, New York, NY 10002, USA (map)
Description http://gmchessacademy.com/tournaments-chess/

PS 198M NYChessKids
When Sunday, Jan 28, 2018
Where PS198M The Straus School, 1700 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128, USA (map)
Description Info: http://nychesskids.com/tournament/ps198tournaments/ Register: https://nychesskids.wufoo.com/forms/z1a4hdga17leopt/?mc_cid=52aba6ed0d&mc_eid=678b9cc5f9

Tri-State Chess Championship at The Jewish Center VI
When Sunday, Jan 28, 2018
Where 131 West 86th Street NY, NY 10024 (map)
Description https://tristatechess.com/onlineregistration/



JAN. 25   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.

JAN. 26   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. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15- 6:45pm. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716.

JAN. 27   Marshall G/50 (Open & U1800)-NEW
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. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JAN. 27   The Nagib E. Gebran Open
5SS, G/25 d5. Judson Memorial Church, Assembly Hall, New York 10012; Use 239 Thompson street entrance (between Washington Square South and West 3rd Street, southern entrance) and go downstairs. Near the West 4th Street Subway. $$G: $400-$300-$200, U2200 $150, U2000 $100, U1800 $100. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prize: best male/female 2- player "team" combined score: $100 (average rating U2200, sign up by 2:30; teammate pairings avoided but possible). EF: $30 if by 1/19; $35 between 1/20 and 1/25 at: www.chess4.nyc/nagibentry.htm. Onsite EF is $40. Register: 12-12:30. Rounds: 1-2:30-3:45-5-6:15. Info: [email protected]; Bring clocks and sets. Limit two byes; must commit by 2:30. Entries may be limited be limited to first 60 players.

JAN. 27-28   5th CHESSanity Tournament Series   Web Listing

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JAN. 27-28   9th Annual Broome County Championship-Francis Cordisco Memorial
6 Round SS, G/75 d5. Cordisco's Chess Center, 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901, (607) 772-8782. $500 Prize Money b/20. Two sections. Open: $150-$75-$50; Reserve (U1700): $125-$60-$40. Trophies: 1st - 3rd both sections. Entry Fee: Open-$45, Reserve-$40.(cash only) Registration on site: Sat. 1/27/17. 9:00-9:45AM. Rounds: 10AM-1PM-4PM both days. Non Broome County residents welcome.

JAN. 28   Marshall Rated Beginner! (3 Rounds)-NEW
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. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212- 477-3716.

JAN. 28   Marshall G/50 (Open & U1500)-NEW
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. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.


Lower Lab All Girls QuadsWhenSaturday, Jan 27, 2018
WherePS 77 Lower Lab School, 1700 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128, USA (map)
Descriptionhttps://lowerlabchess.wufoo.com/forms/lower-lab-allgirls-chess-quads/

JAN. 20   Dos Por Dos Team Tournament
Chess Mates Academy, 75 E. Cherry Street, Suite 11, Rahway, NJ 07065. Format: 5-SS. G/25 d5. 2 players per team. Average rating 1899.5 or less. EF: $50 per 2-player team, $45 for CM members. Prizes: 70% returned, b/number of teams. Reg: 12:00 noon-12:29 p.m. Rds: 12:30, 1:45, 3:00, 4:15, 5:30 p.m. Byes: 2 per team allowed. Must be taken as a team, not individuals, & declared before round 3. Info: [email protected] Note: Please bring a chess clock.

JAN. 20   88th 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 1/18. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Round 1 begins at 2:00pm. Register online: www.njchess.com. Info: Grant Oen, [email protected].

JAN. 21   Cherry Hill Super Quads   Web Listing

JAN. 21   Chess Kings and Queens Sunday Swiss   Web Listing

JAN. 21   Westfield G/45 Quads
Please note the earlier start time! 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: 12:15-12:50 p.m. Those registering after 12:50 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30 p.m. Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html.

JAN. 21   FCA January 2018 Open   Web Listing

JAN. 21   The Kings and Queens Scholastic chess tournament   Web Listing

JAN. 21   Innovation Center Super Quads   Web Listing

JAN. 20   6th Greater Philadelphia Monthly Scholastic   Web Listing

JAN. 20   Keystone Saturday G/60;+30 Quads   Web Listing

All Souls
When Saturday, Jan 20, 2018
Where All Souls Church (80th and Lexington Avenue / entrance on Lexington Avenue - Vestibule to the left). (map)
Description http://toplevelchess.com/tournaments/monthly-all-souls-tournaments/

CIS PS11M
When Saturday, Jan 20, 2018
Where PS 11, 320 W 21st St, New York, NY 10011, USA (map)
Description http://chessintheschools.org/all-tournaments/ click on the date for link to info.

Spence - Girls Only
When Saturday, Jan 20, 2018
Where The Spence School, 22 E 91st St, New York, NY 10128, USA (map)
Description https://lhoc.wufoo.com/forms/little-house-of-chess/

Avenues
When Sunday, Jan 21, 2018
Where Avenues: The World School, 259 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA (map)
Description http://gmchessacademy.com/tournaments-chess/

CHESS NYC
When Sunday, Jan 21, 2018
Where PS 183 - Robert Louis Stevenson, 419 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065, USA (map)
Description http://chessnyc.com/sunday-play-go.html

PS 6
When Sunday, Jan 21, 2018
Where Public School 6, 45 E 81st St, New York, NY 10028, USA (map)
Description https://ps6pta.wufoo.com/forms/ps-6-chess-tournament-home-page/

JAN. 18   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.

JAN. 19   Marshall Quick Chess (QC)
6-SS, G/10 +3. ($250 b/25): $125-75; U1700: $50. EF: $15; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-7:30- 8:00-8:45-9:15-9:45pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JAN. 19-21 OR 21   Marshall Monthly U2400-NEW
5-SS, G/90 +30. Open to players rated below 2400 USCF. $1,000 GTD: $500-200; U2100: $150; U1800: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: 3-day: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. 1-day: Sun. 9-10-11am (G/25 d5) then merge in round 4. Max two byes; request at entry. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JAN. 20   Marshall G/50 (U1700)-NEW
4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1500: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JAN. 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15   50th annual Liberty Bell Open   PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.

JAN. 12-15 OR 13-15   10th Annual Chesapeake Open   MARYLAND
See Grand Prix.

JAN. 13   FCA Saturday Night G/40 Quads   Web Listing

JAN. 13   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 will be combined. Awards will be given to the top 3 in each section.) Parental Supervision Required: The parents or another adult must be designated to supervise the student player between rounds. Schedule (will be accelerated if possible) First Round: 12:01 PM; Second Round: ASAP; Third Round:ASAP; Fourth Round: ASAP; Award Ceremony: ASAP (4:05 the latest). Schedule will be accelerated if possible. (*) 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. 13   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids   Web Listing

JAN. 13   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 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email [email protected] for more information.

JAN. 14   Chess Mates Sunday Blitz   Web Listing

JAN. 14   Westfield Winter Scholastic
Please note the earlier start time! Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12. 3 Sections: Open, U1250, U750. Open: 3-SS. G/40 d5. Rounds: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30 p.m. U1250 & U750: 4-SS. G/25 d5. Rounds: 1:00, 2:15, 3:30, 4:45 p.m. Prizes: Trophies to Top 5 in each section. Tiebreaks used. See USCF Rule 34E. EF: $25, $20 members. Register: 12:15-12:50 p.m. Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html

An American Classic!
A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JAN. 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15   50th 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. Prizes $20,000 based on 320 paid entries (re-entries, GMs/IMs & U1250 section count 70%), else in proportion, except minimum 75% of each prize guaranteed. From 2006 to 2017, there were over 320 paid entries each year and the prizes were increased to over $20,000, in proportion. In 6 sections. Major (1800/up): $2000-1200-600-400-300, 1st clear or on tiebreak $100 bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $1000-500. FIDE. Under 2100: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1900: $1200-600-400-300-200. Under 1700: $1000-500-400-300-200. Under 1500: $1000-500-400-300-200. Under 1250: $700-400-300-200-100. Unrated may enter any section, but may not win over $100 in U1250, $200 U1500, or $300 U1700. Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) before both begin round 2. Top 5 sections EF: $108 online at chessaction.com by 1/10, 4-day $114, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 if check mailed by 1/3, $130 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site, or online until 2 hours before rd 1. GMs & IMs free, $80 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 or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry (no Major to Major) $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 Major Section): Reg. ends Sun. 9 am, rds. Sun 10-12-2-3:45-6, Mon 10-3:15. Bye: all, limit 3, Major must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $105-105-105-105, 1-800-SONESTA, 215-561-7500, request Continental Chess rate, reserve by 12/31 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. 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. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sun. 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm.

JAN. 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15   50th annual Liberty Bell Open
See Chess Life or www.chesstour.com.

JAN. 13   Springfield Scholastic Octagonal   Web Listing

JAN. 14   Liberty Bell Open Blitz   Web Listing

CHESS NYC
When Sunday, Jan 14, 2018
Where PS 183 - Robert Louis Stevenson, 419 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065, USA (map)
Description http://chessnyc.com/sunday-play-go.html

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JAN. 8   79th 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 1/2, $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].

JAN. 11   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.

JAN. 12   Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ)
9-SS, G/3 +2. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716.

JAN. 12-15, 13-15 OR 14-15   50th annual Liberty Bell Open   PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.

JAN. 12-15 OR 13-15   10th Annual Chesapeake Open   MARYLAND
See Grand Prix.

JAN. 13   TRM 229
Riverbank State Park Theater, 145th St. & Riverside Dr., NYC 10025. Free to 1st 300. Preregister www.chesstrm.org/NYC/ 4/SS, G/30 d5. Check in by 9:15.

JAN. 13   Marshall Morning U1800 Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1500: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10-11:15am-12:15pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JAN. 13   TRM 121
Albany HS, 700 Washington Ave., Albany 12203. Free. Preregister www.chesstrm.org. 4/SS, G/30 d5. Rd. 1 10:00.

JAN. 13   Marshall Saturday G/60 Open
4-SS, G/55 d5. ($450 b/35): $175-125; U2400, U2100: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716.

JAN. 14   Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1600)
4-SS, G/40 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125; U2200, U1900: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1300: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-1:45-4:00-5:45pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716.

JAN. 5   FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania   Web Listing

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

JAN. 6   Dos Por Dos Team Tournament   Web Listing

JAN. 6   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 and ASAP. Prize: $60 1st place (each quad). Call 201-797-0330 or email [email protected] for more information.

JAN. 6   Princeton Day School
650 The Great Road. Beginning at noon (round times will be accelerated if possible): G/25 d5. 4 rds, FUTURE MASTERS (Players K-12 Over 1200), CLOSED (1000-1200), OPEN (Players K-12 U-1000), RESERVE (K-12 U-800), NOVICE II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I (unrated K-8), K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE K-1 (beginner). Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 8 in each section under 1000, top 3 over 1000. Medals to all players. Pre-registration online, $35 pay at the door: www.pds.org/chess. On site registration $45. Inquiries to Bonnie Waitzkin [email protected].

JAN. 6 OR 7 OR 6-7   Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the 52nd Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championship - Since 1966, USCF’s Longest-Running Scholastic!   NEW YORK
See New York.

JAN. 7   Westfield G/45 Quads
Please note the earlier start time! 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: 12:15-12:50 p.m. Those registering after 12:50 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30 p.m. Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html

JAN. 7   Dr. Leroy Dubeck Action Marathon   Web Listing

JAN. 7   Cherry Hill Active Quads   Web Listing

JAN. 5-MAR. 2   39th NPCC Winter Robin   Web Listing

JAN. 6   W. Chester 1st Sat Quads
Our 29th 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. 6   LVCA K-12 Chess Championships
5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $35, $45 CASH ONLY after 12/30/17 AT SITE. Trophy’s to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Top U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, U400, UNR, $15-$20 in Random Prizes to every player. Rds.: 11:00am then ASAP. Reg.: Ends 10:45pm. 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. 6   Conshohocken Scholastic and Adult BLITZ!   Web Listing

CHESS NYC
When Sunday, Jan 7, 2018
Where PS 183 - Robert Louis Stevenson, 419 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065, USA (map)
Description http://chessnyc.com/sunday-play-go.html

The Right Move
When Sunday, Jan 7, 2018
Where Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10031, USA (map)
Description http://chesstrm.org/NYC/

JAN. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31   Community Chess Club of Rochester Wed Night Chess!
Note: 1 game rated per night, G/80 d5. Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. EF: $5, CCCR members $3. Reg.: 6:30-7:20 pm. Rd.: 7:30pm. www.rochesterchessclub.org.

JAN. 4   Marshall Guaranteed Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75; U2200, U1900: $75. EF: $15; 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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JAN. 4, 11, 18, 25, FEB. 1   7th Long Island Chess Club Fall 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: $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. 5   Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75; U1900: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. 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.

JAN. 5   4th Annual Greater NY Scholastics Friday Night Blitz Booster! (BLZ)
4SS, G/5 d0, double-round, 8 games, NY Marriott At Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams St., Brooklyn (see Greater NY Scholastics: 1/6-7). EF: $30, parents, alumni & those with Greater NY Scholastics $20. Trophies: top 3, Top U1800, U1500/Unr. Reg. on-site 6-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-7:30-8-8:30 pm. Bye OK rd. 1. Blitz-rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings, prizes. W.

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

JAN. 5-7 OR 6-7   4th Gulf Coast New Year’s Open   FLORIDA
See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JAN. 5-7   Marshall Weekend FIDE
5-SS, 40/90 SD30 +30. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25): $250-125; U2200: $125; U1900 $100. EF: $40; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JAN. 6   Marshall Morning U1700 Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10-11:15am-12:15pm. Max one bye; request at entry. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

An American Classic!
A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JAN. 6 OR 7 OR 6-7   Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the 52nd Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championship - Since 1966, USCF’s Longest-Running Scholastic!
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). Hotel policy prohibits food not purchased from hotel in meeting areas! Online entries at www.gnyscc.com: 1-Day Sections: $60 thru 12/22/17, $70 12/23/17-1/2/18, $80 1/3-4; Championship Sections, $70 thru 12/22/17, $80 12/23/17-1/2/18, $90 1/3-4. Help available for group entries of 5/more: [email protected]; online fees are only valid using our website. For mail entries see www.gnyscc.com or www.chesscenter.cc. On-site entry fee:$100 the day before your game (starting 7:30 pm 1/5), $120 on day of event until 90 minutes before 1st game. May be limited to 1st 1,500 players to register! 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 d10. 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. Playing on Saturday 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. 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 1/7/10. All 3 Primary sections open to grades 3/below born after 1/7/08. All 4 Elementary sections open to grades 6/below born after 1/7/05. Both Junior High sections open to grades 9/below born after 1/7/02. All 3 High School sections open to grades 12/below born after 1/7/98. Trophies to top 15 in each Championship and all Elementary, Primary and K1 sections; to top 10 in other sections, 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 12/31/18 to 1st, thru 10/10 to 2nd, thru 8/20 to 3rd, thru 6/20 to 4th. Individual free entry prizes (each non-Championship section): Free entry to specified Continental Chess tmts. thru 11/15/18 to 1st, thru 8/20 to 2nd, thru 6/20 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 6/20 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): chess sets to 1st 5 Mixed Doubles teams; free entry to specified CCA tmts. thru 8/20/18 to 1st team, thru 6/20 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: January 2018 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 thru 1/2, $20 extra after. $15 service charge for each player refund. TD reserves right to reassign sections for advance entries with incorrect or unclear registrations. Limit 2 byes, commit before rd. 3. HR $169, call 877-513-6305 or 718-246-7000 by 12/25 (rooms may sell out early), mention chess. Help with entries, parking, etc: www.gnyscc.com Questions: [email protected] or 347-201-2269 (leave message but email is better; on Jan 6-7 also 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. US Chess Junior Grand Prix for Championship Sections.

JAN. 6, 13, 20, 27   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. 7   Marshall Morning Action! (4 Rounds)
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1800: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. GMs Free. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10-11:15am-12:15pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register. 23 W 10th St / NYC / 212-477-3716.