SEP. 3   Saturday Hectos   Web Listing

SEPT. 3   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/event/14285144/owner/1459369/rooms/list?sort=default. 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 3, 11am -12noon. Rounds: 12:30pm, then ASAP. EF: $30 if postmarked by August 30. $40 cash at site. One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested with entry fee. September Rating Supplement used. Entries: Noreen Davisson, 6 Red Barn Ln., Randolph, NJ 07869. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number, grade level and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. Register online at register.njscf.org for $32 by September 1, 2016. Questions [email protected]. W.

A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
SEPT. 3-5 OR 4-5   69th Annual New Jersey Open Championship
TROPHIES PLUS 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 ($119/night) use https://aws.passkey.com/event/14285144/owner/1459369/rooms/list?sort=default for online reservations. 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 8/30. EF onsite is $80. $50 for re-entry. Make checks payable to NJSCF. Online registration is $70 at register.njscf.org until 9/1. 3 day reg at hotel: 9:00am-11:00am 9/3/2016. 2 day reg at hotel: Sunday, 9/4/2016 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 Noreen Davisson, 6 Red Barn Ln., Randolph, NJ 07869. Email: [email protected]. Entries should include name, USCF ID and expirations, mailing address, email address, phone, section and schedule desired and entry fee.
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AUG. 30   Berks End of Summer Scholastic Quads
A Wood Services National Fundraiser Tournament. Queen City Restaurant, 100 Lancaster Ave., Reading, PA. 3-RR G/25 d5 Games: Tues. 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 pm. EF: $20 for 2 Events, Single event $25 by 8/29. Register Online at http://woodservices.org. PRIZES: Undefeated Trophies, Quad winner medals.

AUGUST   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER   NOVEMBER   DECEMBER   JANUARY  

SEPT. 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5   138th annual NY State Championship   NEW YORK
See Grand Prix.

SEPT. 3   W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads
Our 27th 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].

SEP. 4   DR CLUTTER BLITZ CHESS in the PARK/PICNIC - $950.00 Guaranteed Prize Fund   Web Listing

AUG. 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.

AUG. 29   26th Nassau G/10 (BLZ)
(blitz rated) 7SS, G/7 d3 or G/10 d0. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. EF: $25 by 8/22, $32 at site, non-memb $5 more. $$ (525 b/25) 150, U2200, 2000, 1800, 1550, 1300/UR 75 each. 3 byes 1-7. Reg to 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15-7:45-8:15-8:45-9:10-9:35-10. Rule 14H not used. Sept supl used. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782. [email protected].

AUG. 30   $160 August 30th Tuesday Night Blitz   Web Listing

AUG. 31   Sunday August 31st Chess Max Academy Quads   Web Listing

JULY   AUGUST   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER   NOVEMBER   DECEMBER   JANUARY  

SEPT. 1   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.

SEPT. 2   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
SEPT. 2-4   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.

SEP. 2-5   138th annual New York State Championship (out of state welcome)   Web Listing

A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
A State Championship Event!
SEPT. 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5   138th annual NY State Championship
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 100 (ENHANCED)
Out of state welcome. 6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (2-day option in U2100 & below, rds. 1-3 G/40 d10). Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd., Albany 12205 (Thruway Exit 24, I-87 north to Wolf Rd, Exit 4). Free parking, free airport shuttle, indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, many restaurants nearby. $$G 13,000. In 5 sections. Open: $1500-700-500-300, top U2300/Unr $800-400. State title & $100 bonus to top NYS resident (both decided on tiebreak if tied). Under 2100: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1900 $400-200. Under 1800: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1600 $400-200. Under 1500: $700-400-200-100, top Under 1300 $300-150. Under 1200: $400-200-100-50, trophy to first 3, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $600-300. Team average must be under 2200; teammates may play in different sections; teams must register at site (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teams including an unrated cannot win over $300. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500 or $500 U1800. Top 3 sections EF: $99 online at chessaction.com by 8/31, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/29 (entry only, no questions), 4-day $109, 3-day $108, 2-day $107 if check mailed by 8/24, all $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before game. GMs free; $90 deducted from prize. Under 1500 Section EF: All $20 less than top 3 sections EF. Under 1200 Section EF: All $40 less than top 4 sections EF. All: Online entries $7 less to NYSCA members (NYSCA dues $12/yr with 2 issues Empire Chess or $20/yr with 4 issues; join or renew together with entry.) Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper 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 $60, all sections but Open. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:15. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 6 pm, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 10 am, rds Sun 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6, Mon 10 & 3:15, no 2-day schedule in Open. Bye: all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd. 2, others before rd. 4. HR: $102-102, 800-443-8952, 518-458-8444, reserve by 8/25 or rate may increase. NYSCA meeting 9 am Sun. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service fee for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 347-201-2269. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). NYS Blitz Championship Sun 10 pm, enter by 9:45 pm.

SEPT. 2-5, 3-5 OR 4-5   138th annual NY State Championship
See Chess Life or www.chesstour.com.

SEPT. 3   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.

SEP. 3   $120 September 3rd Saturday Night Blitz   Web Listing

SEP. 4   Sunday September 4th Chess Max Academy Quads   Web Listing

SEPT. 4   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.

SEP. 4   $1000 guaranteed NY State Blitz (out of state welcome)   Web Listing

AUG. 26-28 OR 27-28   48th annual Atlantic Open   VIRGINIA
See Grand Prix.

AUG. 27   Saturday Quads   Web Listing

AUG. 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. Contact email: hamiltonchessclub.com. W.

AUG. 28   Chess Kings and Queens Sunday Swiss   Web Listing

AUG. 28   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: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848 219-1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com

AUG. 28   FCA End Of Summer Open   Web Listing

AUG. 28   End of Summer Open 2016   Web Listing



SEPT. 3   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/event/14285144/owner/1459369/rooms/list?sort=default. 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 3, 11am -12noon. Rounds: 12:30pm, then ASAP. EF: $30 if postmarked by August 30. $40 cash at site. One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested with entry fee. September Rating Supplement used. Entries: Noreen Davisson, 6 Red Barn Ln., Randolph, NJ 07869. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number, grade level and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. Register online at register.njscf.org for $32 by September 1, 2016. Questions [email protected]. W.

A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
SEPT. 3-5 OR 4-5   69th Annual New Jersey Open Championship
TROPHIES PLUS 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 ($119/night) use https://aws.passkey.com/event/14285144/owner/1459369/rooms/list?sort=default for online reservations. 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 8/30. EF onsite is $80. $50 for re-entry. Make checks payable to NJSCF. Online registration is $70 at register.njscf.org until 9/1. 3 day reg at hotel: 9:00am-11:00am 9/3/2016. 2 day reg at hotel: Sunday, 9/4/2016 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 Noreen Davisson, 6 Red Barn Ln., Randolph, NJ 07869. Email: [email protected]. Entries should include name, USCF ID and expirations, mailing address, email address, phone, section and schedule desired and entry fee.

​AUG. 27   LVCA $1000 in Scholarships K-12 Championships
5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $35, $45 CASH ONLY after 8/22/16 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: [email protected] Info: www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/

A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
AUG. 27-28   40th Pittsburgh Summer Open
Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5604 Solway St., Suite 209, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. 5SS, Rds. 1-2: G/45 d5, Rd. 3: G/60 d5, Rds. 4-5: G/75 d5. In 3 Sections, Championship: Open to all. Plus-Score prizes: 5.0=$300, 4.5=$150, 4.0=$75, 3.5=$40, 3.0=$20. Reserve: Open to 1899 & under. Plus-Score prizes: 5.0=$250, 4.5=$125, 4.0=$60, 3.5=$30, 3.0=$15.Booster: Open to 1499 & under (no unrated). Plus-Score prizes: 5.0=$200, 4.5=$100, 4.0=$50, 3.5=$25, 3.0=$15. ALL: EF: $40 postmarked by 8/20, $55 after and at site, $5 discount to PCC members. Reg.: Sat, 8/27, 9:00-9:45 (any entries after 9:45 may have to take Rd. 1 bye). Rds:. 10-11:45-2, 10-1:30. Pizza slices available for lunch both days. Max two half-point byes; must be requested before Rd. 2 pairings are made. ENT: PCC, c/o Pittsburgh Summer Open, 5604 Solway St., Ste 209, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. INFO: 412-421-1881, [email protected], www.pittsburghcc.org. W.

AUG. 27-28   40th Pittsburgh Summer Open   Web Listing

AUG. 28   Main Line Chess & Games Sunday Quads
3 RR, Game/60 d5. Main Line Chess and 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: [email protected], mainlinechessandgames.com, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.

AUG. 24   $160 Tuesday Night Blitz   Web Listing

AUG. 25   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. 26   Marshall $500 FIDE Blitz
TROPHIES PLUS 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. 26-28 OR 27-28   48th annual Atlantic Open   VIRGINIA
See Grand Prix.

AUG. 27   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. 28   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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AUG. 18   3rd Thursday Quads
3 RR, G/30 d10. Effects Quick/Reg Rating. Quads grouped by Regular Rating. All the King’s Men Chess & Games Center (Just 18 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: [email protected]. Bring a clock!

AUG. 20   Saturday Hectos   Web Listing

AUG. 20   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing

AUG. 20   FAIR LAWN SATURDAY QUADS   Web Listing

AUG. 21   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: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848 219-1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com



SEPT. 3   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/event/14285144/owner/1459369/rooms/list?sort=default. 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 3, 11am -12noon. Rounds: 12:30pm, then ASAP. EF: $30 if postmarked by August 30. $40 cash at site. One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested with entry fee. September Rating Supplement used. Entries: Noreen Davisson, 6 Red Barn Ln., Randolph, NJ 07869. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number, grade level and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. Register online at register.njscf.org for $32 by September 1, 2016. Questions [email protected]. W.

AUG. 20   2016 Joe DeRaymond Memorial Quick Chess Event (QC)
7SS, G/15 d3. St. Luke's Church, 417 N. 7th St., Allentown, PA 18102. Park in the lot -- enter through the red gate. EF: $20 at site (no advance entries). Prizes: $70 and trophy per section. Sections: A-Group: Top 8 players by regular USCF rating play 7-RR. B -Group: Next 8 players play 7-RR. C-Group: All others play 7-SS. Reg.: Noon to 1:15 PM. Rds.: 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3:30, 4, 4:30, 5. TD: Eric C. Johnson 610-433-6518. Info: www.freewebs.com/allentowncentercitychessclub Rated events every Saturday!

AUG. 21   Main Line Chess & Games Sunday Quads
3 RR, Game/60 d5. Main Line Chess and 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: [email protected], mainlinechessandgames.com, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.

AUG. 16   Marshall Masters
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ players. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 GTD: 250-150-100. Top U2400 125, Top U2300 100, Biggest upset $25. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $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. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. www.marshallchessclub.org.

AUG. 18   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!
AUG. 19-21, 20-21 OR 21   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: August 19, 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.

AUG. 20   Bennington Open in Southwestern Vermont   VERMONT
See Grand Prix.

AUG. 20   Marshall Saturday U1500
4-SS, G/40 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $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.

AUG. 21   TurtleStrat August 2016 Tourney   Web Listing

AUG. 12   FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania   Web Listing

AUG. 13   Saturday Quads   Web Listing

AUG. 13   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing

AUG. 13   FAIR LAWN SATURDAY QUADS   Web Listing

AUG. 13-17   5th Annual Washington International   MARYLAND
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AUG. 14   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: 1:15-1:45 p.m. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com
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AUG. 13   MasterMinds CC Quads
Lenfest Center, 3890 N. 10th St., Philadelphia, PA 19140. Quads: 3RR, G/85 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM. Rds.: 9:30, 1, 4. Info: mastermindschess.org or [email protected].

AUG. 13-17   5th Annual Washington International   MARYLAND
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AUG. 14   Main Line Chess & Games Sunday Quads
3 RR, Game/60 d5. Main Line Chess and 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: [email protected], mainlinechessandgames.com, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.
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AUG. 11   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.

AUG. 11-14, 12-14 OR 13-14   46th annual Continental Open   MASSACHUSETTS
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US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
AUG. 11, 18, 25, SEPT. 1, 8, 15   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.

AUG. 12   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.

AUG. 12-14 OR 13-14   Cleveland Open   OHIO
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AUG. 13   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.

AUG. 13   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.

AUG. 13-17   5th Annual Washington International   MARYLAND
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AUG. 14   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.

AUG. 14   Bayside Quads   Web Listing
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AUG. 5-7 OR 6-7   22nd Annual Northeast Open   CONNECTICUT
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AUG. 6   Saturday Hectos   Web Listing

AUG. 6   Central Jersey Chess Tournament
Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Rd., Princeton. 4 rated & 2 unrated sections. Open, U1200: K-12, 3 rds., G/40 d5. U900, U600: K-12, 4 rds., G/25 d5. Intermediate (K-6), Beginners (K-2): 4 rds., not rated. Trophies to 1st-3rd & top school/club team per section, medals to all! $35 pre-reg online by 8/4. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Rd. 1 2:00. njchess.com

AUG. 6   Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids   Web Listing

AUG. 6   FAIR LAWN SATURDAY QUADS   Web Listing

AUG. 7   Westfield G/60 Quads
3-RR. G/55 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan [email protected], Bill Cohen: 732-548-8432 or 848-219-1358, www.westfieldchessclub.com and westfieldchessclub.blogspot.com

A State Championship Event!
AUG. 6   2016 PA State Game/45 Championship
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
4SS, G/45 d5. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 3 Sections, $$ (695G): Champ: EF: $30 by 7/29, $40 later. $200-100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50. Premier: U1600. EF: $25 by 7/29, $35 later. $90-60, U1400 $50, U1200 $40, U1000 $30. Trophies to Top 2, Top 2 U1400, Top 2 U1200, Top 2 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 U900. EF: $15 by 7/29, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, Top 3 U600. All: Trophies: Top 2 Schools, Top 2 Clubs. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg ends 9:30am. Rds.: 9:45-11:30-1:15-3. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223, 412-908-0286, [email protected] W.

AUG. 6   W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads
Our 27th 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!
AUG. 6-7   2016 John Devereaux Memorial
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20
5SS, G/90 d5. Ramada Inn, State College, PA. $2500 Guar. Prizes. 3 sections: Open: $1000, 300, 150; U1800: $300, 150, 75; U1400: $300, 150, 75. EF: $59 on-line by Aug 1; $69 after. Information & Registration: www.donaldbyrnechess.org. On-site reg. cash only: Sat. 8-9:30 a.m. Rds.: Sat. 10-2:30-7; Sun. 9-1:30. Bye: limit 1, any round; commit before first round. HR: Chess rate $80 sgl. or dbl. by July 15. Call 814-238-3001.

AUG. 7   Main Line Chess & Games Sunday Quads
3 RR, Game/60 d5. Main Line Chess and 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: [email protected], mainlinechessandgames.com, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.

AUG. 7   14th Holly Heisman Memorial Fundraiser
JCC Kaiserman Branch, Haverford Rd. & City Ave., Wynnewood. Free entry! Advance entry strongly suggested. Optional tax-deductible donation to the Holly Heisman Memorial Fund at the Philadelphia Foundation to benefit women in need, $25+ per entry strongly suggested. Reg.: 9:15-10. All: G/25 d5, Rds. 10:30-11:45-1:30-2:45-4 or earlier. 3 Sections: Open 5SS & U1500 5SS (both open to all ages) and K-8 U900 4SS. Many donated prizes ($1,000+/yr!). Prize sponsors encouraged & honored at event: email [email protected]; Ent: Email Name, ID number, and section to [email protected]; List of players and prizes under HHM Info tab at http://mindseyepress.com Info: 610-649-0750 for Dan Heisman; mail to: [email protected]. for Joshua Anderson. W.

AUG. 4   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. (formerly Marshall Thursday Action!

AUG. 5   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.

AUG. 5-7 OR 6-7   22nd Annual Northeast Open   CONNECTICUT
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US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
AUG. 5-7   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. 12pm & 5:30pm. Max 2 byes, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.

AUG. 6   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.

AUG. 7   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.