JULY 14   Fairfield County Masters & Class Championships   CONNECTICUT
See Grand Prix.

JUL. 14   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids July 14, 2018   Web Listing

JUL. 14   Chess Mates Saturday Quads   Web Listing

JULY 14   ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Rd., 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.

JULY 14   Princeton Day School
650 The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams under 1000, top 8 in each section under 1000, and to top 3 in each section over 1000. Medals to all players. MORNING SECTIONS: 3 rds. G/55 d5, Sections for OVER 1000 rated players begin at 10:15 and must preregister: NEAR MASTERS (players K-12 OVER 1400), FUTURE MASTERS (players K-12 1200- 1400), CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200). AFTERNOON SECTIONS: 4 rds. G/25 d5, Beginning at 12 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 (novice). Pre-registration online, $35 pay at the door. Info and online registration at https://www.pds.org/school-life/chess-tournaments On-site 11-12 noon $45. Inquiries to Bonnie Waitzkin at [email protected].

JUL. 15   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids July 15th, 2018   Web Listing

JUL. 15   FCA Sunday G/90 Match Play   Web Listing

JULY 15   Westfield Summer Scholastic
New uniform 12:30 starting time. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. K-12. 3 Sections: Open, U1250, U750. Open: 3-SS. G/40 d5. Rounds: 12:30, 2:15, 4:00 p.m. U1250 & U750: 4-SS. G/25 d5. Rounds: 12:30, 1:45, 3:00, 4:15 p.m. Prizes:Trophies to Top 5 in each section. Tiebreaks used. See USCF Rule 34E. EF: $25, $20 members. Register: 11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub. org/Events.html

JUL. 15   FCA Sunday G/60 Quads   Web Listing

JULY 14   MasterMinds CC Quads
Esperanza Academy, 301 W. Hunting Park Ave., Phila., 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].

JULY 14   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]

JUL. 10   CHESS MAX ACADEMY 6:10 PM - 8:10 PM DOUBLE ROUND 4SS BLITZ TOURNAMENT   Web Listing

JUL. 11   CHESS MAX ACADEMY 6:10 PM - 9:10 PM RAPID G/25 d5 TOURNAMENT   Web Listing

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JULY 11, 18, 25, AUG. 1, 8, 15   Marshall Weekly Wednesday
6-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: U2000: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100; U1700: $100. U1400: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100; U1100: $100. EF: $40; NonMCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register

JULY 12   Marshall Thursday Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd 1.) GMs Free. 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.

JULY 13   Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ)
9-SS, G/3 +2. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. ($500 b/35): $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JUL. 13   CHESS MAX ACADEMY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM DOUBLE ROUND 4SS BLITZ TOURNAMENT   Web Listing

JULY 14   Fairfield County Masters & Class Championships   CONNECTICUT
See Grand Prix.

JULY 14   Marshall G/50 Open
4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2100: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JUL. 14   CHESS MAX ACADEMY 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM G/60 d5 QUADS   Web Listing

JULY 14   Marshall U1900 Morning Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1700: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JUL. 14-15   FREE EXPERT TOURNAMENT - WORLD CUP STYLE - $200 Prize Fund   Web Listing

JULY 15   Marshall G/50 (Open & U1600)
4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2000: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JULY 15   Marshall Rated Beginner (3 Rounds) (RBO)
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. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JUL. 15   CHESS MAX ACADEMY 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM RAPID 5SS G/25 d5 TOURNAMENT   Web Listing

JULY 2   World Open Monday Quad   PENNSYLVANIA
See Pennsylvania.

JULY 2   World Open Monday Quad   PENNSYLVANIA
See Pennsylvania.

JULY 2-3   7th annual World Open Women’s Championship   PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.

JULY 2-3   10th annual World Open Under 13 Championship   PENNSYLVANIA
See Pennsylvania.

JULY 3   6th annual World Open Action Championship   PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.

JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8   46th Annual World Open   PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.

JULY 4   7th annual World Open Game/7 Championship (BLZ)   PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.

JULY 5, 6, 7, 8   World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ)   PENNSYLVANIA
See Pennsylvania.

JULY 7   World Open G/10 Championship (QC)   PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.

JULY 7   ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Rd., 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.

JULY 8   World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ)   PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.

JULY 8   Westfield G/45 Quads
New uniform 12:30 starting 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: 11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Those registering after 12:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 12:30, 2:15, 4:00 p.m. Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html

JULY 2   World Open Monday Quad
3RR, G/90 d10. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). EF $25 (no checks). $60 1st each section. Reg. ends 9 am, rounds 10, 2, 6.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JULY 2-3   10th annual World Open Under 13 Championship
6SS, G/60 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for location, rates). Open to all born after 7/3/05. In 4 sections. Open Section: Trophies to top 7, top 2 Under 1600/Unr; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/13/18-12/31/18 to 1st. Under 1400 Section: Trophies to top 7, top 2 Under 1200, free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/13/18-9/30/18 to 1st. Under 1000 Section: Trophies to top 7, top 2 Under 800, free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/13/18-9/30/18 to 1st. Under 600 Section: Trophies to top 7, top 2 Under 400, top Unrated; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/13/18-9/30/18 to 1st. EF: $48 online at chessaction.com by 6/30, $51 mailed by 6/15, $60 at site. Late reg. 7/2 to 10 am, rds. Mon 11-2-5, Tue 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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JULY 2-3   7th annual World Open Women’s Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED)
6SS, G/90 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for location, rates, parking). Open to all females. $2500 guaranteed prizes: $1000-500-250, top U2000/Unr $300, U1700 $250, U1400 $200, plaques to 1st, top U1200/Unr, U1000, U800. EF: $88 online at chessaction.com by 6/30, $92 mailed by 6/15, $100 at site, or online until 8 am 7/2. GMs, IMs, WGMs free; $80 from prize. Reg. ends 9 am 7/2, rds. 10, 2, 6 each day. Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye if under 1400), must commit before rd. 3. Special USCF dues: see World Open. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).

JULY 2-3   7th annual World Open Women’s Championship
See Chess Life or www.chesstour.com.

JULY 2-3   7th annual World Open Women’s Championship



JULY 3   6th annual World Open Action Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 40 (ENHANCED)
6SS, G/30 d5. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for location, rates, parking). Prizes $7000 based on 100 entries, otherwise raised or lowered in proportion; minimum guarantee $4667 (2/3 of each prize). GMs count as half entries. In 4 sections. Premier, open to 1900/above. Prizes $1000-500-300, top Under 2400 $600-300. Under 2200/Unr: Prizes $600-300-200, top Under 2000/Unr $400-200. Under 1800/Unr: Prizes $600-300-200, unrated limit $350, top Under 1600 (no Unr) $320-160. Under 1400/Unr: Prizes $400-200-100, unrated limit $200, top Under 1200 (no unr) $210-110. Top 3 sections EF: $96 online at chessaction.com by 7/1, $100 mailed by 6/15, $110 at site. GMs free, $90 from prize. Under 1400/Unr section EF: all $20 less than above. Reg. ends 10 am 7/3, rounds 11, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 2, must commit before rd. 3. 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!
JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8   46th Annual World Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 300 (ENHANCED)
9SS. 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 7/4-8, free GM lectures 9 am 7/6 & 7/7. Open Section, July 4-8 only: Open to all rated 2200/over USCF or FIDE, or must pay $100 more. 40/2, SD/30 d10. Under 2200 to Under 1200 Sections, July 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 or 6-8: 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 6-8 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 7/8 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 6/30/17-6/30/18 was more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $2000. 2) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of July 2018 official list cannot win over $1000 in U1200, $2000 U1400, $3000 U1600 through U2000. Games rated too late for July 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 must average under 2200; may play in different sections; 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 6/30, $350 at site until 1 1/2 hours before round 1, or online until 2 hours before. Mailed by 5/15: 6-day $326, 5-day $325, 4-day $324, 3-day $323. Mailed by 6/15: all $10 more. All $100 more for Open Section if not rated 2200/over by USCF or FIDE. Do not mail entry after 6/15. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs in Open: free; $200 deducted from prize. IMs, WGMs in Open: EF $100 less. 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 6/30, $73 mailed by 6/15, $80 at site until 9:30 am 7/6 or online until 9 am 7/6. No checks at site; credit cards OK. Re-entry: $160, no re-entry from Open to Open. $20 fee for switching section after 7/2. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. 6-day schedule: Tue/Wed 7 pm, Thu 6 pm, Fri/Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm. 5-day schedule: Wed 7 pm, Thu-Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm. 4-day schedule: Thu 11, 2:30 & 6, Fri/Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Fri 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6 & 8:30, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. U900 Section, Unrated Section schedule: Fri 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 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. 3, others before rd. 5. Entries, re-entries close 90 minutes before round 1. HR: $115-115-135, 215-625-2900, reserve early, 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. 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 USCF ratings used; July 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: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, DirectorAtChess.US. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Awards: Open through U1800 prizes awarded 7/8, others mailed by 7/23. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.

JULY 3-8, 4-8, 5-8 OR 6-8   46th Annual World Open
See Chess Life or www.chesstour.com.

JULY 4   7th annual World Open Game/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. $20 service charge for refunds.

JULY 5, 6, 7, 8   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. $10 service charge for refunds.

JULY 7   World Open G/10 Championship (QC)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)
5SS, G/10 d2. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). $1700 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. Open Section: $300-200-100, top U2300 $220, U2100/Unr $200. Under 1900 Section: $200-100-50, top U1700 $130, U1500 $110, U1300 $90. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. GMs $40 from prize. Reg: 6-9 pm, rounds 9:30, 10:10, 10:50, 11:30, 12:10. 1 half point bye available, must commit before rd. 2. Quick-rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher of regular or quick used for pairings & prizes. $20 service charge for refunds.

JULY 8   World Open Blitz Championship (BLZ)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30 (ENHANCED)
5SS, G/5 d0 (double round, 10 games). Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections: Open Section: $500-300-200, top U2400 $220-110, U2200/Unr $200-100. Under 2000 Section: $400-200-100, top U1800/Unr $220-110, U1600 $160-80, U1400 $100, unrated limit $200. EF (at site only, no checks): $40 by 7 pm 7/4, $50 after 7 pm 7/4. GMs $40 from prize. Reg. ends 9:30 pm, rounds 10, 10:45, 11:20, 11:55, 12:30. Half point bye available (1 point out of 2); must commit before rd. 2. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher of regular or blitz used for pairings & prizes. $20 service charge for refunds.

JULY 5   Marshall Guaranteed Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75; U2200, U1900: $75. EF: $15; NonMCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. 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.

JULY 5, 6, 7, 8   World Open Daily 2 pm Blitz (BLZ)   PENNSYLVANIA
See Pennsylvania.

JULY 5, 11, 18, 25   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.

JULY 6   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. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) 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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JULY 6-8 OR 8   Marshall Weekend Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
5-SS, G/90 +30. $1,000 GTD: $500-200; U2200: $150; U1900: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. 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. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.
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JUNE 27-JULY 1 OR JUNE 29-JULY 1   8th annual World Open Senior Amateur   PENNSYLVANIA
See Pennsylvania.

JUNE 28-JULY 2   12th annual Philadelphia International   PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.

JUN. 30   Chess Mates Saturday Quads   Web Listing

JUNE 30   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.

JUNE 30-JULY 1   World Open Warmup   PENNSYLVANIA
See Pennsylvania.

MAY   JUNE   JULY   AUGUST   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER   NOVEMBER   DECEMBER  

JULY 1   Westfield G/60 Quads
New uniform 12:30 starting time. 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. Those registering after 12:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html

JUNE 27-JULY 1 OR JUNE 29-JULY 1   8th annual World Open Senior Amateur
6SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open for location, rates, parking). Open to all born before 7/1/68 and rated under 2210 or unrated. $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. Under 2210/Unr: $600-300-200, top U2010/Unr $350-200. Under 1810/Unr: $500-250-150, top U1610 (no unr) $300-150, unr limit $200. EF: $88 online at chessaction.com by 6/25, $93 mailed by 6/15, $100 at site, or online until 2 hours before rd. 1. 5-day reg. ends 6 pm 6/27, rds. Wed-Fri 7 pm, Sat 5 pm, Sun 10 & 3:15. 3-day reg. ends 12 noon 6/29, rds. Fri. 1 & 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 2 byes, must commit before rd. 3. Special USCF dues: see World Open. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, PO Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). July official USCF ratings used.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JUNE 28-JULY 2   12th annual Philadelphia International
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED)
9SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (see World Open for location, rates, parking). $25,000 guaranteed prizes, in 3 sections. Only Premier is FIDE rated. US sections are not open to players listed as foreign by FIDE. Premier uses June FIDE ratings for pairngs & prizes, US sections use July official USCF ratings. Premier: open to FIDE1900/over or USCF 2000/over and all FIDE rated foreign players. GM & IM norms possible. Prizes $5000-2500-1300-800-600-400-300-300, top FIDE under 2300 or unrated $1200-600. US Under 2100/Unr: $2500-1300-700-500-400. US Under 1900/Unr: $2500-1300-700-500-400, unrated limit $1000, top U1700 (no unrated) $800-400. Premier minimum prize guarantees: $600 to foreign GMs, $300 to foreign IMs/WGMs (all must complete all 9 games with no byes; limited to first 6 foreign GMs & first 6 foreign IMs/WGMs to enter by 5/25 at chessaction.com). Minimum prize $300 to other GMs (including US) who enter at chessaction.com by 5/25 and complete all 9 games with no byes. Premier EF: GMs, IMs, WGMs, foreign FIDE rated players: $50 online at chessaction.com by 5/25, $75 online at chessaction.com by 6/25, $100 at site; $100 deducted from prize (no deduction from minimum prize). US FIDE Masters: $200 online by 5/25, $225 online by 6/25, $250 at site. US players USCF or FIDE rated 2100/up: $300 online by 5/25, $325 online by 6/25, $350 at site. US players USCF or FIDE rated 2000-2099: $400 online by 5/25, $425 online by 6/25, $450 at site. Others: $500 online by 5/25, $525 online by 6/25, $550 at site. US sections EF: $250 online by 5/25, $275 online by 6/25, $300 at site. All: Mailed entry all $10 more; do not mail entry after 6/15. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine: see World Open. Schedule: Late reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 1 & 7, Sat-Mon 11 & 5. Two half point byes available; must commit before rd. 3; FIDE norm in Premier not possible if taking bye. HR: see World Open. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201- 2269. Entry list: see chessaction.com; online entries posted instantly. Invitations: [email protected].

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JUNE 30-JULY 1   World Open Warmup
5SS, G/90 d10. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown (see World Open). Open to under 2100 or unrated (July official ratings used). Prizes $800 guaranteed: $200-100-50, U1900/Unr $120-60, U1700 $100-50, U1500 $80-40. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 9 am 6/30, rds. Sat 10, 2, 6, Sun 10, 2. One half point bye allowed if under 1700, otherwise two byes allowed; must commit before rd. 2.

JUN. 26   CHESS MAX ACADEMY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM RAPID G/25 d5 TOURNAMENT   Web Listing

JUN. 27   CHESS MAX ACADEMY 6:10 PM - 9:10 PM RAPID G/25 d5 TOURNAMENT   Web Listing

JUNE 27-JULY 1 OR JUNE 29-JULY 1   8th annual World Open Senior Amateur   PENNSYLVANIA
See Pennsylvania.

JUNE 28   Marshall Thursday Action - NEW PRIZES!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd 1.) GMs Free. 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.

JUNE 28-JULY 2   12th annual Philadelphia International   PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JUNE 28, JULY 5, 12, 19, 26, AUG. 2   Marshall Thursday Open
6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150-$75; U1900: $125. EF: $40; NonMCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register

JUNE 29   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. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.:Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JUN. 29   CHESS MAX ACADEMY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM DOUBLE ROUND 4SS BLITZ TOURNAMENT   Web Listing

JUN. 30   CHESS MAX ACADEMY 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM G/60 d5 QUADS   Web Listing

JUNE 30   Marshall G/50 (Open & U1800)
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. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register

JUNE 30-JULY 1   World Open Warmup   PENNSYLVANIA
See Pennsylvania.

MAY   JUNE   JULY   AUGUST   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER   NOVEMBER   DECEMBER  

JULY 1   Marshall G/50 (Open & U1500)
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. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JUL. 1   CHESS MAX ACADEMY 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM RAPID G/25 d5 TOURNAMENT   Web Listing

JULY 1   Marshall Rated Beginner (3 Rounds) (RBO)
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. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JUN. 23   Princeton Day School Chess Tournament   Web Listing

JUN. 23   GLEN ROCK SATURDAY QUADS JUNE 23, 2018   Web Listing

JUN. 23   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids June 23, 2018   Web Listing

JUN. 24   FCA Sunday G/90 Match Play   Web Listing

JUNE 24   Westfield G/50 Quads
New uniform 12:30 starting time. 3-RR. G/45 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. Those registering after 12:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 12:30, 2:25, 4:20 p.m. Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html

JUN. 24   FCA Sunday G/60 Quads   Web Listing

JUN. 24   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids June 24th, 2018   Web Listing

Lower Lab Quads
When Sunday, Jun 24, 2018
Where PS 77 Lower Lab School, 1700 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128, USA (map)
Description https://lowerlabchess.wufoo.com/forms/lower-lab-quads-tournament/

JUNE 19   Marshall Masters - NEW PRIZES!
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to players rated 2000+. FIDE Rapid rated. $1,100 GTD: $400-200; top U2400, U2300, U2200: $150; Biggest upset: $50. EF: $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. 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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JUNE 21-24   11th New York International - U2200 Section
7-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30. Open to all players rated U2200 and unrated. No FIDE ratings over 2200. USCF Ratings used for pairings and prizes. FIDE Rated. Prizes: $8,000 based on 70 paid entries. $3000-2000-1000, U1900: $1000-500, U1600: $500. EF: $200 if received by May 31st; $250 in June. Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Schedules: 4-day: Thurs. 7pm, Fri. – Sun. 12:30pm & 6pm. 2-day: Sat. 9-10:10-11:20am (G/25 d5) then merge with 4-day. Byes: Two byes available, must commit before round 3. Limited to 70 players! Register early! Playing site: The historic Marshall Chess Club. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JUN. 15   FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania   Web Listing

JUNE 15-17 OR 16-17   7th annual Continental Class Championships   VIRGINIA
See Grand Prix.

JUNE 16   King’s Chess Club Quads
Morning quads and afternoon quads, G/30 d5, Kindergarten-undergraduate (scholastic, youth, and young adult memberships). Bethlehem Church, 758 Route 10, Randolph, NJ 07869. EF: None. Reg.: 9-9:20 am., 1st rd. 9:40. Arr. by 12:15 pm to reg. only for afternoon quads. Medal to each quad winner. Info: Bethlehem Church 973-366-3434 or Bob McAdams 973-694-3988.

JUNE 16   93rd 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 6/14. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Round 1 begins at 2:00pm. Register online: www.njchess.com, Info: Grant Oen, [email protected].

JUN. 16   GLEN ROCK SATURDAY QUADS JUNE 16, 2018   Web Listing

JUNE 17   Westfield G/45 Quads
New uniform 12:30 starting 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: 11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Those registering after 12:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 12:30, 2:15, 4:00 p.m. Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html

JUN. 17   CK&Q Piscataway Super Sunday June17, 2018   Web Listing

JUN. 15   NPCC June 2018 Quick Chess Tournament   Web Listing

JUNE 15-17 OR 16-17   7th annual Continental Class Championships   VIRGINIA
See Grand Prix.

JUN. 16   Greater Philadelphia Monthly Scholastic (free entry for players rated 1500 or higher)   Web Listing

PS 282 Brooklyn
When Saturday, Jun 16, 2018
Where PS/MS 282 Park Slope School, 180 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (map)
Description Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD7uqBCS-fCBmTPDEMyi9d8vCi252stKmAT-0cMUJhlu-mKA/viewform?usp=pp_url

Roslyn (Blitz and Bughouse)
When Saturday, Jun 16, 2018
Where Roslyn Chess Club and Scholastic Center 20 Roosevelt Avenue, Roslyn, NY 11576 (map)
Description http://www.chessanity.org/chessanity-sponsored-tournaments.html

JUN. 11-18   Nassau June Scholastic   Web Listing

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JUNE 13-17   11th New York International - CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION
9-SS, 40/90, SD/30 +30. Only open to players currently rated 2000+ (USCF or FIDE). FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes. FIDE rated. Prizes: $9,000 unconditionally guaranteed! $4000-2000-1000, U2400 FIDE: $1000-500, U2300 FIDE $500. Entry Fee:$200. Players not rated USCF or FIDE over 2200: $300. GMs/Foreign IMs: Free. Local IMs: $125. $25 less for MCC members. All $50 more if received after May 31st. (Foreign players who play all 9 rounds receive $75.); Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. Rds.: Wed. 7pm, Thurs.— Sun. 11am & 6pm. Two byes available, must commit before round 3; no byes available in round 9. FIDE GM/IM Norms possible; must play all rounds. Limited to 70 players! Register early! Playing site: The historic Marshall Chess Club. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JUNE 15-17 OR 16-17   7th annual Continental Class Championships   VIRGINIA
See Grand Prix.

JUNE 15-17 OR 16-17   9th Summer Solstice Open   FLORIDA
See Grand Prix.

JUNE 8-10 OR 9-10   24th Annual Northeast Open   CONNECTICUT
See Grand Prix.

JUNE 9   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!

JUN. 9   GLEN ROCK SATURDAY QUADS JUNE 9, 2018   Web Listing

JUN. 10   FCA 5th Annual Junior Championship (Under 18)   Web Listing

JUNE 10   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. Those registering after 12:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Info:[email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html.

JUNE 9   MasterMinds CC Quads
Esperanza Academy, 301 W. Hunting Park Ave., Phila., 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].

JUN. 9   Blitz Bowl III (A Charity Event)   Web Listing

JUNE 10   Sunday Chess In Jasper Park and Picnic (3 BLZ events) Emmaus, PA (BLZ)
(3) 5-SS events, G/7 d3. Jasper Park Pavillion (Open 9am), 4960 Vera Cruz Rd. North, Emmaus, PA 18049. EF: $10 Cash each event, No adv ent. Prizes: Min. 50% Rtd. based on paid entries. 1st-60%, 2nd-30%, 3rd-10% AND ADD if 12 or more players"Top U1600"- $15, Top U1000 - $15, more based on pd. Picnic: 11am-dusk. Reg Ends: 1, 3, 5 pm for each event. Events start: Rd-1: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm each. Info: 484-866-3045, [email protected], http://www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/.

Tri-State Chess Championship at Bryant Park XIII
When Sunday, Jun 10, 2018
Where Bryant Park, New York, NY 10018, USA (map)
Description https://tristatechess.com/onlineregistration/ (Date subject to change)


JUNE 7   Marshall Guaranteed Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. $350 GTD: $125-75; U2200, U1900: $75. EF: $15; NonMCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. 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.

JUNE 8   Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ)
9-SS, G/3 +2. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. ($500 b/35): $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JUNE 8-10 OR 9-10   24th Annual Northeast Open   CONNECTICUT
See Grand Prix.

JUNE 9   Marshall G/50 Open
4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2100: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JUNE 9   Marshall Morning Action - Open
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1900: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 9-10-11am-12:15pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JUNE 9-10   2018 Vermont Open   VERMONT
See Grand Prix.

JUNE 10   Marshall G/50 (Open & U1600)
4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2000: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JUNE 2   ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Rd., 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.

JUN. 2   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids June 2, 2018   Web Listing

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JUNE 2-3   Leon Shulman Liberty Cup
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30
$5,000 guaranteed! 5 rounds, Time control G/90 d5. Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Cherry Hill, 2349 West Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, across from Garden State Park – 5 miles from Philadelphia City Center. In 3 sections: Open Section: $1000-500-300, top Under 2100/Unr $300-100. Under 1900 Section: $600-400-250, top Under 1700 $250. Under 1500 Section: $500-350-250, top Under 1300 $200. Trophies for Top U1000, U800. Entry Fee: Online $85 by 5/30, $100 at site. GMs, IMs free; $85 deducted from prize. Re-entry - $50. Register: www.snjchess.com/register. Schedule: Reg ends Saturday 9:45 am, rds. Sat 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 6:00, Sun 10:00 am & 2:00 pm. Time Control: G/90 d5. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd. 2. Hotel rates:$109 – “Chess Rate”, 1-856-382-6120; reserve by 5/15. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Ratings: May official USCF rating list. Contact: [email protected] (703) 989-6867.

JUN. 3   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids June 3rd, 2018   Web Listing

JUNE 3   NJ Children’s Chess School Open
New Jersey Children's Chess School, 862 Degraw Ave., Forest Hill (Newark), NJ 07104. 3-RR, G/45 d0, K-6, Reg.: 2-2:50PM. Awards: Trophies to ALL. EF: $25 for registration by mail one week in advance, $30 at door Chess classes meet every Sunday 3-5:30PM. Info: Arkady Geller 973-483-7927 or [email protected]. Website: www.chesskidsnj.com. First round begins at 3:00PM.

JUN. 3   1st Princeton Scholastic Chess Tournament   Web Listing

JUNE 3   Westfield G/45 Quads
New earlier 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: 12:45-1:20 p.m. Those registering after 1:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 1:30, 3:15, 5:00 p.m. Info:[email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html

JUNE 2   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]

JUN. 2   Futures Scholastic and Adult Championships (100% payout in the adult section)   Web Listing

JUNE 2-3   Leon Shulman Liberty Cup   NEW JERSEY
See Grand Prix.

JUN. 3   Chess at the Moose   Web Listing

CIS PS 503 K
When Saturday, Jun 2, 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.

NEST+m
When Sunday, Jun 3, 2018
Where NEST+m, 111 Columbia St, New York, NY 10002, USA (map)
Description http://gmchessacademy.com/tournaments-chess/


MAY 28   Marshall Memorial Day Action!
6-SS, G/25 d5. ($525 b/25): $200-100; U2300, U2000, U1700: $75. EF: $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 11am-12:15-1:30-3:00-4:15-5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

MAY 31   Marshall Thursday Action - NEW PRIZES!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd 1.) GMs Free. 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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAY 31, JUNE 7, 14, 21, 28   4th Long Island CC June 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.

JANUARY   APRIL   MAY   JUNE   JULY   AUGUST   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER   NOVEMBER  

JUNE 1   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. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-7:30-8:00-8:45-9:15-9:45pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JUNE 1-3   Marshall Weekend Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
5-SS, G/90 +30. $1,000 GTD: $500-200; U2200: $150; U1900: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. 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. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JUNE 2   Marshall G/50 (U2000)
4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1700: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

JUNE 2   TRM126
Bethlehem Central MS, 332 Kenwood Ave., Delmar, NY 12054. Free. Preregister www.chesstrm.org. 4/SS, G/30 d5. Rd. 1 10:00.

JUNE 2-3   Leon Shulman Liberty Cup   NEW JERSEY
See Grand Prix.

JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23, 30   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.

JUNE 3   TRM234
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.

MAY 25-28 OR 26-28   6th Cherry Blossom Classic   VIRGINIA
See Grand Prix.

MAY 25-28, 26-28   East Coast Open   PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.

MAY 26   ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Rd., 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.

MAY 26   U.S. Amateur K-8 East Under 1200
5-SS, G/30 d5. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. If staying, for chess rate ($129 per night base), details at www.njscf.org or book at https://aws.passkey.com/go/NJChessMay or call Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJ Chess. Free parking during the day, public transportation to NYC, Philadelphia. 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. Others win chess medallions. Unrated may not win first place. Registration: Saturday, May 26, 11am -12noon. Rounds: 12:30pm, then ASAP, with lunch break after Round Two. EF: $30 if postmarked by May 16th. EF at site $40 cash only. One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested with entry fee. May Rating Supplement used. Entries: to Aaron Kiedes, 263 Acabonack Road, Highland Lakes, NJ 07422. Email [email protected] for more information. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number, section, grade level and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. No phone entries. Online entries $32 at www.njscf.org after 4-15-18 until 5-24-18 at midnight. W.

MAY. 26   FCA Saturday Trophy Quads   Web Listing

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAY 26-28 OR 27-28   74th Annual U.S. Amateur East Championship
6-SS, 40/2 d5, SD-30. Hyatt Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. For chess rate ($129 per night base), details at www.njscf.org or book at https://aws.passkey.com/go/NJChessMay or call Phone: 973-647-1234, mention NJ Chess. Free parking during the day, public transportation to NYC, Philadelphia. Walking distance to 30 restaurants, shops and parks within 5 minute stroll. In 3 sections: Championship (under 2200); Reserve (under 1800); Booster (under 1400); 2-day and 3-day schedules available. 3-Day Registration: Saturday, May 26, 9:30-10:45 am. Rounds: 12-6:15, 11-5:15, 9-3:00. 2-Day Registration: Sunday, May 27, 8:30-9:30 am. 2-day Schedule: First 3 games, May 27, G/60 d5. Rounds: 10, 12:15, 2:30. All schedules merge in round 4. Prizes for each section: trophies to top 5 and top Senior 55/over and Juniors under 16 and 13. Additional Prizes--Championship Section: Trophies to top Under 2000, Under 1900, Under 1800. Reserve Section: Trophies to top Under 1600, Under 1500. Booster Section: Trophies to top Under 1200, Under 1100, Under 1000, Under 900, Under 800. EF: $49, if postmarked by May 16. EF at site $60 cash only. Byes: 3 half-point byes allowed in rounds 1-5 if requested before round 2. Sets and clocks NOT provided. Entries to Aaron Kiedes, 263 Acabonack Road, Highland Lakes, NJ 07422. Email [email protected] for more information. Entries must include name, USCF ID and expiration date, mailing address, email address, phone number, Section and entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF. No phone entries. Online entries $52 at www.njscf.org after 4-15-18 until 5-24-18 at midnight. W.
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US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAY 25-28, 26-28   East Coast Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 30
7SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30” incr, (Rnd 1 G/90 +30” incr) (3-day schedule: rds. 1-2 G/45+30"incr); U1300 & U1000 G/120 d5 (rds. 1&2 G/60 d5) (2-day schedule, rds. 1-4 G/30 d5) Philadelphia Marriott West, 111 Crawford Ave., West Conshohocken, PA 19428. $$ Based on score. 7 sections: Championship (min. rating of 2000) FIDE: 7.0 =$3300, 6.5 =$2100, 6.0=$1500, 5.5=$1000, 5.0=$500, 4.5=$175, 4.0=$70 [min $1500 payout, top score group raised if less than $1500]. U2200 (min. rating of 1800) FIDE: 7.0 =$3000, 6.5 =$2000, 6.0=$1300, 5.5=$800, 5.0=$450, 4.5=$150, 4.0=$50. U2000: 7.0 =$3000, 6.5 =$1900, 6.0=$1200, 5.5=$750, 5.0=$400, 4.5=$150. U1800: 7.0= $3000, 6.5 = $1800, 6.0= $1100, 5.5= $650, 5.0=$350, 4.5=$150. U1600: 7.0= $2700, 6.5= $1500, 6.0= $900, 5.5= $550, 5.0=$300, 4.5=$125. U1300: 7.0= $1200, 6.5= $700, 6.0= $350, 5.5= $225, 5.0=$120, 4.5=$50. U1000 (no adult UNR): 7.0=$500, 6.5=$325, 6.0=$175, 5.5=$100, 5.0=$55, 4.5=$30. Trophies to top 10 & top U800 in U1000. Additional prizes to clear 1st place, if no 7-0 in section (added to score prize) - Championship: $600; U2200 $450, U2000 $375, U1800 & U1600: $300; U1300 $100, U1000 $50. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1000, $200 U1300, or $400 in U1600. Boards and pieces provided in all sections. Clocks provided in the Championship – U1600 sections. Optionally, pairings can be texted or emailed. Free Monday morning continental breakfast for players. Free parking for day guests. EF: $149 by 5/11, $159 by 5/22, and $164 online only by 5/24, $170 after 5/24. Special EFs: $75 less for U1300, $100 less for U1000; GMs free, no deduction from prize; IMs $45 less. HR: $99, ($5 EF discount if staying at hotel). Rooms may not be avail after 5/11. 4-day schedule (Champ-U1600): Reg. ends Fri 7pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 9:30 & 3:30. 3-day schedule (Champ-U1600): Reg. ends Sat 10am rds. 11, 2:15 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 9:30 & 3:30. U1300 & U1000 3-day schedule Reg. ends Sat 10am. Rds. 11, 1:15 & 4:00, Sun 11 & 4:00, Mon 9:30&1:30. U1300 & U1000 2-day schedule: reg ends Sun 10am. Rds. Sun 11, 12:15, 1:30, 2:45, 4:00, Mon 9:30&1:30 Ent: Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. Detailed rules, more information and registration at http://theeastcoastopen.com.

MAY 26   LVCA K-12 Scholastic Championships
5-SS, G/30 d5. EF: $35, $45 CASH ONLY after 5/21/18 AT SITE. Trophy’s- 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Top U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, U400, UNR, $10-$20. Random Prizes each player. Rds.: 11:10pm & ASAP Reg.: Ends 11am. Site: College Hill Moravian Church, 72 W. Laurel St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 Ent:Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Info: [email protected], www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAY 23, 30, JUNE 6, 20, 27, JULY 4   Marshall Weekly Wednesday
6-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: U2000: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100; U1700: $100. U1400: ($600 b/25) $250-150-100; U1100: $100. EF: $40; NonMCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

MAY 24   Marshall Thursday Action - NEW PRIZES!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. 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.

MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28   27th annual Chicago Open   ILLINOIS
See Grand Prix.

MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28   27th annual Chicago Open   ILLINOIS
See Grand Prix.

MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28   27th annual Chicago Open   ILLINOIS
See Grand Prix.

MAY 24-28, 25-28, 26-28 OR 27-28   27th annual Chicago Open   ILLINOIS
See Grand Prix.

MAY 25   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. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.:Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

MAY 25-28 OR 26-28   6th Cherry Blossom Classic   VIRGINIA
See Grand Prix.

MAY 25-28, 26-28   East Coast Open   PENNSYLVANIA
See Grand Prix.

MAY 26   Marshall G/50 (Open & U1800)
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. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

MAY 27   Marshall G/50 (Open & U1500)
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. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

MAY 27   Marshall Rated Beginner (3 Rounds)
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. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Begin at 9am & continue ASAP. No byes. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAY 27   81st Binghamton Open
4SS, G/65 d5. Cordisco's Chess Center, 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901. (607) 772-8782. $500 Prize Fund b/16. EF: Open $40, Res.U1700 $35. Prizes: Open $150-$75-$50; Res. $125-$60-$40. Reg.: 8:45 - 9:15AM. Rds.: 9:30-12Noon-2:30-4:45. Bring clocks none supplied.

MAY 18-20 OR 19-20   26th annual New York State Open and Senior   NEW YORK
See Grand Prix.

MAY. 19   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids May 19, 2018   Web Listing

MAY 19   ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Rd., 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.

MAY 19   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.

MAY 19   92nd 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 5/17. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Round 1 begins at 2:00pm. Register online: www.njchess.com, Info: Grant Oen, [email protected].

MAY. 20   CK&Q Plainsboro Super Sunday May 20, 2018   Web Listing

A State Championship Event!
MAY 20   NJ State North Girls’ Championship
4SS, G/60 d5. ICA Glen Rock, 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ (973) 219-6877. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/14/18 to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646 or online at njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF.Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 12:30pm and 3:00pm and ASAP. Email [email protected] or go to www.njscf.org for more information. Playoff between first place winners from North and South winners to be held June 10 at Chess Kings and Queens Academy, 1030 Stelton Rd., Piscataway, NJ for the right to be the NJ representative at the National Girls Tournament of Champions.

MAY. 20   FCA Sunday G/90 Match Play   Web Listing

MAY 20   Westfield G/45 Quads & Ernesto Labate Library Dedication
New earlier 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. Library dedication: 12:15 p.m. Register: 12:45-1:20 p.m. Those registering after 1:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 1:30, 3:15, 5:00 p.m. Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html.

A State Championship Event!
MAY 20   NJ State South Girls’ Championship
4SS, G/60 d5. 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Marlton, NJ 08053 (703) 989-6867. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/14/18 to South Jersey Innovation Center, 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Suite A, Marlton, NJ 08053 or online at njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 12:30pm and 3:00pm and ASAP. Email [email protected] or go to www.njscf.org for more information. Playoff between first place winners from North and South winners to be held June 10 at Chess Kings and Queens Academy, 1030 Stelton Rd., Piscataway, NJ for the right to be the NJ representative at the National Girls Tournament of Champions.

A State Championship Event!
MAY 20   NJ State South Individual Grades K-8 Championship
4SS, G/60 d5. 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Marlton, NJ 08053 (703) 989-6867. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/14/18 to South Jersey Innovation Center, 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Suite A, Marlton, NJ 08053 or online at njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 12:30pm and 3:00pm and ASAP. Email [email protected] or go to www.njscf.org for more information. Playoff between first place winners from North and South winners to be held June 10 at Chess Kings and Queens Academy, 1030 Stelton Rd., Piscataway, NJ for the right to be the NJ representative at the Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions.

A State Championship Event!
MAY 20   NJ State South Individual Grades 9-12 Championship
4SS, G/60 d5. 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Marlton, NJ 08053 (703) 989-6867. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/14/18 to South Jersey Innovation Center, 2003 Lincoln Drive West, Suite A, Marlton, NJ 08053 or online at njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm and ASAP. Email [email protected] or go to www.njscf.org for more information. Playoff between first place winners from North and South winners to be held June 10 at Chess Kings and Queens Academy, 1030 Stelton Rd., Piscataway, NJ for the right to be the NJ representative at the Denker Tournament of HS Champions.

A State Championship Event!
MAY 20   NJ State North Individual Grades K-8 Championship
4SS, G/60 d5. ICA Glen Rock, 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ (973) 219-6877. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/14/18 to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646 or online at njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 12:30pm and 3:00pm and ASAP. Email [email protected] or go to www.njscf.org for more information. Playoff between first place winners from North and South winners to be held June 10 at Chess Kings and Queens Academy, 1030 Stelton Rd., Piscataway, NJ for the right to be the NJ representative at the Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions.

A State Championship Event!
MAY 20   NJ State North Individual Grades 9-12 Championship
4SS, G/60 d5. ICA Glen Rock, 354 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ (973) 219-6877. Trophies to Top 8 players. Entries postmarked by 5/14/18 to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646 or online at njscf.org. Checks should be made out to NJSCF. Entry fee: $35, onsite: $45. Registration: 9:00-9:45am. Rounds: 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm and ASAP. Email [email protected] or go to www.njscf.org for more information. Playoff between first place winners from North and South winners to be held June 10 at Chess Kings and Queens Academy, 1030 Stelton Rd., Piscataway, NJ for the right to be the NJ representative at the Denker Tournament of HS Champions.

MAY. 19   Keystone Saturday G/90 Quads   Web Listing

MAY. 19   10th Greater Philadelphia Monthly Scholastic   Web Listing

MAY. 20   Chess at the Moose May   Web Listing

All Souls
When Saturday, May 19, 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 MAYORS CUP
When Saturday, May 19, 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.

British International School
When Sunday, May 20, 2018
Where 15 Waterside Plaza New York, NY 10010-2612 (map)
Description http://www.chesseducators.com/bis-ny-fall-chess-tournament/

Charity Chess Event, CGPS
When Sunday, May 20, 2018
Where 4 West 93rd Street (between CPW & Columbus Avenues) New York, NY 10025 (map)
Description http://www.charitychess.org/

Grace Church School
When Sunday, May 20, 2018
Where Grace Church School - 46 Cooper Sq, New York, NY 10003, USA (map)
Description
https://www.facebook.com/events/386376941784343/
New to me.  unrated, U600, U1000, Open.
contact: [email protected]

Tri-State Chess Championship at P.S.158 XXVIII
When Sunday, May 20, 2018
Where 1458 York Ave, New York, NY 10075, USA (map)
Description https://tristatechess.com/onlineregistration/




MAY 15   Marshall Masters
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ players. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 GTD: $250-150-100; U2400: $125; U2300: $100; Biggest upset: $25. EF: $30; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. 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.

MAY 17   Marshall Thursday Action - NEW PRIZES!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($400 b/25): $150-75; U2200, U1900: $75; Biggest upset: $25. EF: $25; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. 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.

MAY 18   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. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7-7:30-8:00-8:45-9:15-9:45pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAY 18-20   Marshall Monthly U2400
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. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) 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. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAY 18-20 OR 19-20   26th annual New York State Open and Senior
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)
5SS, 40/100, SD/30, d10 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10). Tiki Resort, 2 Canada St., Lake George, NY 12845. $$G 3300. In 4 sections. Open: $$ 400-200-150, top Under 2010/Unr $240-120, top Under 1810 $200-100. Senior: open to under 1910 or unrated born before 5/20/68. $$ 300-150- 100, top Under 1710/Unr $140-70. Under 1610: $$ 240-120-70, Under 1410 $120-60, unrated limit $160. Under 1210: $120-60-40, unrated limit $80, plaques to top 3, 1st U1000, U800, U600, Unr. Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player combined score among all sections: $200-100. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm 5/19. Top 3 sections EF: $79 online at chessaction.com by 5/16, 3-day $83, 2-day $82 mailed by 5/10, $90 online until 2 hours before round 1 or at site. Under 1210 Section EF: all $30 less than top 3 sections EF. All: Online entry $7 less to NYSCA members (dues $12/year with 2 issues Empire Chess, $20/year with 4 issues, may be paid with entry fee). No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Re-entry $40, not available in Open Section. GMs, IMs, WGMs free, $60 deducted from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byes OK all, must commit before rd. 2; limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye if under 1810/unr in Open). HR: $80-80, call 518-668-5744 Mon-Fri 9 am-5pm, reserve by 4/28 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, reg. ends 9:15 pm.

MAY 18-20 OR 19-20   26th annual New York State Open and Senior
See Chess Life or www.chesstour.com.

MAY 19   Marshall G/50 (U1700)
4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1500: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

MAY. 19   New York State Open Blitz   Web Listing

MAY 20   1st Annual Grace Church School Scholastic Tournament
Format: 4-SS, G/40 d5. Sections: Rookie- Pre K- 1 (unrated, no clock), Primary- K-3 U600, Elementary- K-6 U1000, Championship- K-12 EF: $40 postmarked by May 1, $50 if postmarked by May 13 $50 by 12:00 PM on May 19th or onsite, Time: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM. Trophies to top 10 individuals and one team in each section. Grace Church High School, 46 Cooper Sq., New York, NY 10003. www.premierchess.com, www.facebook.com/premierchess. Inquiries to Evan Rabin at [email protected].

MAY. 20   Charity Chess Championship   Web Listing


Charity Chess Event, CGPSWhenSunday, May 20, 2018
Where4 West 93rd Street (between CPW & Columbus Avenues) New York, NY 10025 (map)
Descriptionhttp://www.charitychess.org/

MAY. 11   FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania   Web Listing

MAY. 12   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids May 12, 2018   Web Listing

MAY 12   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!

MAY 12   ICA Super Saturday Quads
354 Rock Rd., 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.

MAY. 13   Cherry Hill Super Quads   Web Listing

MAY 13   Mother’s Day Blitz (BLZ)
G/5 d2. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. 2 Sections: Premier (8 highest-rated players), Quads (all others). Premier: 7-RR. Prizes: $50-30-20. Quads: DRR (6 games). Prizes: $50 to 1st in each section. Register: 1:15-1:50 p.m. EF: $21, $16 members. Rounds: All sections 2:00, 2:20, 2:40, 3:00, 3:20 & 3:40 p.m. Final round of Premier 4:00 p.m. Info: http://www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html

MAY. 13   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

MAY 12   MasterMinds CC Quads
Esperanza Academy, 301 W. Hunting Park Ave., Phila., 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].

Syosset (Sunday Only)
WhenSunday, May 13, 2018
WhereComfort Inn, 24 Oak Dr, Syosset, NY 11791, USA (map)
DescriptionNot technically scholastic but should be good:

Flyer: http://www.chessanity.org/uploads/2/3/6/9/23693816/march_chessanity_tournament__3_.pdf

Web Site:
http://www.chessanity.org/chessanity-sponsored-tournaments.html


Sunday:
Masters: Invitation only. Open only to six USCF 2250+ players. Sat. & Sun., 4 rounds, G/90 + 30Premier: Open to USCF 1600+ players. Sat. ​


MAY 10   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. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. 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.

MAY 11   Marshall Friday Night Blitz (BLZ)
9-SS, G/3 +2. USCF regular rating used for pairings & prizes. ($500 b/35): $200-100; U2400/unr, U2200, U2000, U1800: $50. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: Begin at 7pm and continue ASAP. Max three byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

MAY 12   Marshall G/50 Open
4-SS, G/45 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2100: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online:www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAY 12   2018 Watertown Open Chess Tournament
4 round-Swiss System Pairings, G/75+delay 10 seconds, Half pt. bye rds. 1-3 available with advance notice. Sponsored by the Watertown Chess Club, see our web site at: www/watertownchessclub.com. Location: American Red Cross, 2d flr. Conference Rm., 203 N. Hamilton St., Watertown, NY 13601. A United States Chess Federation Sponsored Event, USCF membership required. $125 Prize fund b/10 total paid entries. First $75, 2nd $30, & class $20. Registration: 8:30-9:20 AM, Rds.: 9:30 AM, 12:15, 3 and 5:30 PM. EF: $25, ($22 for WCC members), send to Don Klug, 518 Sherman St., Watertown, NY 13601. D. Klug 315-785-8800.

MAY 12   Marshall U1900 Morning Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1700: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: 9-10-11am-12:15pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register

MAY. 13   May CHESSanity Swiss   Web Listing

MAY 13   Marshall G/50 (Open & U1600)
4-SS, G/45 d5. Two Sections: Open: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U2000: $75. U1600: ($325 b/25): $150-100; U1400: $75. EF: $20; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 12-2-4-6pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.