New Jersey
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JUNE 28-29 9th annual World Open Under 13 Championship PENNSYLVANIA
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JUNE 29 World Open Action Championship PENNSYLVANIA
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JUNE 29-JULY 4, JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4 45th Annual World Open PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.
JUNE 30 World Open G/7 Championship (BLZ) PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.
DECEMBER JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER
JULY 1, 2, 3, 4 World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) PENNSYLVANIA
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JULY 2 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: [email protected]. NEW WEB SITE: www.westfieldchessclub.org.
Pennsylvania
JUNE 26-28 World Open Warmup
6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for location, rates). Open to Under 2100 or unrated. Prizes $4500 based on 60 entries, minimum guarantee 50% each prize: $1000- 500-300, U1900 $600-300, U1700 $500-250, U1500 $400-200, U1300 $300-150. Unrated eligible for place prizes only, and limited to $500. EF: $88 online at chessaction.com by 6/24, $92 mailed by 6/15, $100 at site. Reg.: 6/26 to 11 am, rds. 12 noon & 6 pm each day. 2 half point byes allowed if 1700/over, otherwise 1 bye allowed; byes must commit before rd. 3. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds.
JUNE 26-28 World Open Warmup
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US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JUNE 28-29 9th annual World Open Under 13 Championship
6SS, G/60 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for location, rates). Open to all born after 6/29/04. In 4 sections. Open Section: Trophies to top 7, top 2 Under 1600/Unr; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/14/17-12/31/17 to 1st. Under 1400 Section: Trophies to top 7, top 2 Under 1200, free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/14/17-9/30/17 to 1st. Under 1000 Section: Trophies to top 7, top 2 Under 800, free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/14/17-9/30/17 to 1st. Under 600 Section: Trophies to top 7, top 2 Under 400, top Unrated; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/14/17-9/30/17 to 1st. EF: $43 online at chessaction.com by 6/26, $48 mailed by 6/12, $60 at site. Late reg. 6/28 to 10 am, rds. Wed 11-2-5, Thu 10-1-4. Up to 2 half point byes allowed, must commit before rd. 3. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds.
JUNE 29 World Open Action Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)
5SS, G/25 d5. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia 19107 (see World Open for rates & parking info). $2000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. Open, open to all: $400-200-150, U2200/Unr $180-90, U2000/Unr $160-80. Under 1800/Unr: $250-120-60, U1600 (no Unr) $140-70, U1400 (no Unr) $100. EF: $53 online at chessaction.com by 6/27, $60 online by 11 am 6/29 or at site. GMs $50 from prize. Reg. ends 12 noon 6/29, rounds 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00. Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye if U2000 in Open or U1400 in U1800), must commit before rd. 2. Special USCF dues: see World Open. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).
An American Classic!
A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JUNE 29-JULY 4, JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4 45th Annual World Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED)
9SS at luxurious Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, directly across the street from the world famous Reading Terminal Market with over 80 food vendors. In 9 sections. $225,000 guaranteed prizes. Unrated may enter only Open, U2200, U2000, or Unrated Sections. Free analysis of your games by GM Sam Palatnik 6/30-7/4, free GM lectures 9 am 7/2 & 7/3. Open Section, June 30-July 4 only: Open to all who are or were rated 2200/over USCF or FIDE or pay $100 more. 40/2, SD/30 d10. Under 2200 to Under 1200 Sections, June 29-July 4, June 30-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4: 40/2, SD/30 d10 (4-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 3-day option, rds. 1-5 G/35 d10). Under 900 Section & Unrated Section, July 2-4 only: G/60 d10, play separate schedule. Open: $20000-10000-5000-2500-1300-1000-800-700-600-500, clear winner bonus $500, top FIDE 2300-2449 $5000-2500-1500, top FIDE 2200-2299 $5000-2500-1500. Top FIDE U2200/Unr $5000-2500-1500. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 10 pm 7/4 for title & bonus prize. GM & IM norms possible. FIDE rated. Under 2200/Unr: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated limit $2000. Under 2000/Unr: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1900 (no unr) $2000-1000, unrated limit $1000. Under 1800: $12000-6000-3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, top U1700 $2000-1000. Under 1600: $10000-5000-2500-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1500 $2000-1000. Under 1400: $8000-4000-2000-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400, top U1300 $1600-800. Under 1200: $4000-2000-1000-800-600-500-400-400-300-300, top U1000 $1000-500. Under 900: $600-400-300-200-100, plaques to top 10. Unrated: $600-400-300-200-100, plaques to top 10. Prize limits: 1) If any post-event rating posted 6/26/16-6/26/17 was more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $2000. 2) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of July 2017 official list cannot win over $1000 in U1200, $2000 U1400, $3000 U1600 through U2000. Games rated too late for July 2017 official list not counted toward 26 game total. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player “team” score: $3000-1500-700-500-300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teams including an unrated limited to $500. Entry fee for Open through U1400 sections: Online at chessaction.com: $308 by 4/15, $318 by 5/15, $328 by 6/26, $350 until 2 hours before round 1. Phoned to 406-896-2038: $325 by 5/15, $335 by 6/22. Mailed by 5/15: 6-day $326, 5-day $325, 4-day $324, 3-day $323. Mailed by 6/12: all $10 more. All $100 more for Open Section if never rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE. Do not mail entry after 6/12. At site until 1.5 hours before first game: all $350; no checks, credit cards OK. GMs in Open: free; $200 deducted from prize. IMs, WGMs in Open: EF $100 less. Open Section EF $100 more if never rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE. Under 1200 Section EF: all $100 less than above. Seniors 65/up: all EF $100 less in U1400 or above sections. U900 Section or Unrated Section EF: $68 online at chessaction.com by 6/26, $73 mailed by 6/12 or phoned by 6/22, $80 at site until 1.5 hours before round 1 or online until 2 hours before round 1. No checks at site; credit cards OK. Re-entry: $160, no re-entry from Open to Open. $20 fee for switching section after 6/28. 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 paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 6-day schedule: Thu/Fri 7 pm, Sat 6 pm, Sun/Mon 11 am & 6 pm, Tue 10 am & 4:30 pm. 5-day schedule: Fri 7 pm, Sat/Sun/Mon 11 am & 6 pm, Tue 10 am & 4:30 pm. 4-day schedule: Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun/Mon 11 & 6, Tue 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Sun 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6 & 8:30, Mon 11 & 6, Tue 10 & 4:30. U900 Section, Unrated Section schedule: Sun 11, 2:30 & 6, Mon 11, 2:30 & 6, Tue 10, 1:30 & 4:30. All schedules merge & compete for same prizes. Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 5. Entries, re-entries close 90 minutes before your first game. HR: $115-115-135, 215-625-2900, reserve early as chess block may sell out by early June. Parking: Marriott valet parking, about $20/day (60% off regular rate) for first 100 valet parking spaces sold. Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St. (3/5 mile from Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton Hotel), about $7/day Sat & Sun, $20/day other days. Free shuttle from Marriott to Gateway Garage each night, 6/30-7/4. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: See www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. US player ratings: Official July ratings used; June FIDE ratings used for Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. See also chesstour.com/devices.htm. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Awards: Open through U1800 prizes awarded 7/4, others mailed by 7/18. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.
JUNE 29-JULY 4, JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4 45th Annual World Open
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JUNE 30 World Open G/7 Championship (BLZ)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
5-SS, double round (10 games), G/7 d2. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). Prizes $1000 guaranteed: $300-150-70, U2100 $130-70, U1800 $120-60, U1500/Unr $100. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. GMs $40 from prize. Reg. ends 10:30 am, rds. 11, 12, 1, 2, 3. One pair of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings), but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes.
JUN. 30 NPCC June 2017 Quick Chess Tournament Web Listing
JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER
JULY 1, 2, 3, 4 World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ
4 separate tournaments at Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). Each is a 4-SS, double round (8 games), G/5 d0. Prizes $300 guaranteed: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 1:45 pm, rds. 2, 2:45, 3:15, 3:45. One pair of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings), but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes.
JULY 2 Main Line Chess and Games G/45 Quads
3 RR, Game/40 d5. Main Line Chess and Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20. $40 to first, $50 for 3-0 result. Reg.: 12-12:30 p.m. Rounds: 12:45, 2:30, 4:15 P.M. Info: Bring a chess clock. [email protected], mainlinechessandgames.net, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.
New York
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US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JUNE 26, JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 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.
JUNE 28-29 9th annual World Open Under 13 Championship PENNSYLVANIA
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JUNE 29 World Open Action Championship PENNSYLVANIA
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JUNE 29 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.
JUNE 29-JULY 4, JUNE 30-JULY 4, JULY 1-4 OR 2-4 45th Annual World Open PENNSYLVANIA
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US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JUNE 29, JULY 6, 13, 20, 27, AUG. 3 Marshall Thursday Open
6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150, U2100: $100. U1800: $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
JUNE 30 World Open G/7 Championship (BLZ) PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.
JUNE 30 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.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JUNE 30, JULY 7, 14, 21, 28 Danny Kopec Memorial Grand Prix
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
5-SS, G/90 (G/85 d5). All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432. EF: $40, QCC $35. $500 Gtd: $250-$150-$100, other prizes per entries. Up to two 1/2 pt byes permitted (request prior to Rd. 3). Mail advance entries by 6/24/17 to Ed Frumkin, 445 E. 14th St., #10D, New York, NY 10009. Rounds at 7:45 each Friday.
MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER
JULY 1 Marshall Morning U1800 Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to youth K-12. ($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. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.
JULY 1 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.
JULY 1, 2, 3, 4 World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ) PENNSYLVANIA
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JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 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.
JULY 2 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.