MAY. 3-JUL. 26   Kenilworth Summer Tournament   Web Listing

MAY 4-6 OR 5-6   64th Annual Maryland Open   MARYLAND
See Grand Prix.

MAY. 5   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids May 5, 2018   Web Listing

MAY 5   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 5   Princeton Day School
650 The Great Road. Sections for OVER 1000 rated players begin at 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds. G/55 d5: ALL AFTERNOON SECTIONS for unrated to 1000 rated players: G/25 d5 4 rds, beginning at 12:00 noon (round times will be accelerated if possible): OPEN (Players K-12 U-1000), RESERVE (K-12 U-800), NOVICE II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I (unrated K-8), K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE K-1 (beginner). MORNING SECTIONS are for OVER 1000 rated players, begin at 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds.G/55 d5: NEAR MASTERS (K-12 OVER 1400), FUTURE MASTERS (K-12 1200-1400), CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200). PARENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/25 d5 3rds. Parents play free. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 8 in each section under 1000, top 3 over 1000. Medals to all players. Pre-registration online, $35 pay at the door: www.pds.org/chess. On site registration $45. Inquiries to Bonnie Waitzkin [email protected].

MAY. 6   CK&Q Piscataway Super Sunday May 06, 2018   Web Listing

MAY 6   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championship in 5 Sections
4SS. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. All players with 2.5 points or more will receive a trophy! USCF Memb Req'd For Sections 3, 4 AND 5. For info, call 201-797-0330, email [email protected] or visit icanj.net. ADV EF (pmk by May 1st) $35 At Site $40. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. In 5 Sections: Section 1 Junior Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 2nd grade. Rds.: First Round 10:15 AM then ASAP. Section 2 Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 4th grade. Rds.: First Round 10:00 AM then ASAP. Section 3 G/45 d5 U800: Open to players rated below 800 and unrated players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 4 G/45 d5 U1200: Open to players rated below 1200 and unrated players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 5 G/60 d5 U1400: Open to All Ages rated below 1400 or unrated. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00, 4:30 PM. Enter online at:http://www.icanj.net/chess_class_in_nj/ica_chess_tournaments/ or mail checks to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to: International Chess Academy. W.

MAY 6   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.

MAY 6   Westfield G/45 Quads
3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 Members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:50 p.m. Those registering after 1:50 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Info:[email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html

MAY. 6   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

MAY 6   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA U1600 Championship
4SS, G/60 d5. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open to all ages with rating below 1600. Prize Fund ($$ b/25) 1st - 3rd $200, $150, $100, TU1400 $50, TU1200 $50, Call 201-797-0330, email [email protected] or visit icanj.net for more info. ADV EF (pmk by May 1st) $40. At Site $45. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM. Enter online at:http://www.icanj.net/chess_class_in_nj/ica_chess_tournaments or mail to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to: International Chess Academy. W.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAY 6   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
4SS, G/61 d5. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack NJ 07601. Open to All Ages With Rating above 1400. Prize Fund ($$b/40): 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100. Best Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 55 Years Old $75. Reg ends at 9 AM. Only one 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before the start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By May 1st) $45, AT Site $50. GMs Free Entry. For info, call 201-797-0330, email [email protected] or visit icanj.net. Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. Enter online at: http://www.icanj.net/chess_class_in_nj/ica_chess_tournaments/ or mail information to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to: International Chess Academy. W.

MAY 5 (NOT JUNE 2 AS NOTED IN APRIL CL)   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]

MAY. 5   Chess at the Comm   Web Listing

CIS PS11M (ROOKIES)
When Saturday, May 5, 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.

Hunter
When Sunday, May 6, 2018
Where Hunter College Elementary School, 71 E 94th St, New York, NY 10128, USA (map)

PS 300Q NYChessKids
When Sunday, May 6, 2018
Where PS 300Q 28-37 29TH ST, QUEENS, NY 11102 TRAINS: N & W to 30th street, Queens (map)
Descriptionhttp://nychesskids.com/q300-tournaments/

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US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 30, MAY 7, 14, 21   32nd Nassau Amateur Team
4-SS, 45/980, SD/30 d5. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. Open to teams of 3 (+ optional alternate). Ave rating must be U1900. Teams play in rating order. EF: $54/team by 4/27, $75 at site, $10 more per non-memb. $$ (504 b/12 teams) 252, U1700, 1500/UR each 126. Team byes 1-4 (Last rd bye must be req before rd. 3 and is irrevocable). Teams seeking players: 631 218-4440 or [email protected]. Players looking for teams $18 by 4/27, $25 at site, $10 more for non-memb. Reg ends 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15 each Mon. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782.

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MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30   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.

MAY 3   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.

MAY 4-6 OR 5-6   64th Annual Maryland Open   MARYLAND
See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAY 4-6   Marshall PREMIER
5-SS, G/90 +30.Two Sections: FIDE: FIDE Rated. Only open to players with a current published rating 2000+ (USCF or FIDE); NO exceptions. Limited to 30 players. $1,750 GTD: $1,000-500. U2300: $250. EF: $100; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $50 Mbr + service fee. ($5 service fee for in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) First 5 GMs Free. U2000: Limited to 40 players. ($1,000 b/40): $500-200; U1750: $150, U1500: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 service fee for in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAY 4, 11, 18, 25   Queens CC May Open
4-SS, G/90 d5. All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432. EF: $30, QCC $25. $250 Gtd: $150-$100, other prizes per entries. Up to two 1/2 pt byes permitted (request prior to Rd. 3). Reg.: 7:00-7:30 pm. Rds.: 7:45 each Friday. Mail advance entries by 04/27/18 to Joseph J. Felber, 76 Union Ave., Apt. 1-W, Amityville, NY 11701.

MAY 5   TRM125
Albany HS, 700 Washington Ave., Albany 12203. Free. Preregister www.chesstrm.org. 4/SS, G/30 d5. Rd. 1 10:00.

MAY 5, 12, 19, 26   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.

MAY 6   TRM233
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.

APR. 27-29 OR 28-29   27th annual Eastern Class Championships   MASSACHUSETTS
See Grand Prix.

APR. 28   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids   Web Listing

APR. 28   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.

APR. 28   Hamilton Chess Club Quads
3RR, 40/80 15/30 15/30 d0. Full K. McManimon Hall, 320 Scully Ave., Hamilton Twp., NJ 08610. Quads open to all. EF: $10. Prizes: $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30am. Rds.: 10:30am-1:30pm-4:30pm. OSA. More information: hamiltonchessclub.com or 609-758-2326 leave message or text 609-351-2437. W.

APR. 29   Cherry Hill Super Quads   Web Listing

APR. 29   CK&Q Plainsboro Super Sunday April 29, 2018   Web Listing

APR. 29   Westfield G/45 Quads
3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 Members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:50 p.m. Those registering after 1:50 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Info:[email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html

APR. 29   FCA Sunday G/60 Quads   Web Listing

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282 Bk Tournament
When Sunday, Apr 29, 2018
Where PS/MS 282 Park Slope School, 180 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (between Lincoln & Berkeley). (map)
Description
Registerhere:  
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvEcI3txrGbuML5XvW3k9wl21QImixrWtqPBD94aOIkBqH1w/viewform

Pay here:
After you register, please pay the $10 entry fee via PayPal. Click here:
https://282parkslope.org/go/chess-tournaments/

If you plan to playin a rated section, but have not yet joined the US Chess Federation,

Anderson
When Sunday, Apr 29, 2018
Where The Anderson School, 100 W 77th St, New York, NY 10024, USA (map)
Description http://www.nyschessclub.com/tournaments.html

PS 6
When Sunday, Apr 29, 2018
Where Public School 6, 45 E 81st St, New York, NY 10028, USA (map)
Description https://ps6pta.wufoo.com/forms/ps-6-chess-tournament-home-page/



US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 23, 30, MAY 7, 14, 21, 28   Marshall FIDE Monday/U1800
6-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: Open: Open to all players 1600+. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25) $200-150-100; U2000: $100-50. U1800: ($600 b/25) $200-150-100; U1500: $100-50. EF: $40; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 late fee: in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) GMs Free. Rds.: 7pm each Mon. Max two byes; request by Rd. 4. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

APR. 26   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 26, MAY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31   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.

APR. 27   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.

APR. 27-29 OR 28-29   27th annual Eastern Class Championships   MASSACHUSETTS
See Grand Prix.

APR. 27-29 OR 28-29   25th Space Coast Open   FLORIDA
See Grand Prix.

APR. 28   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.

APR. 28   Coldenham Memorial   Web Listing

APR. 29   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.

APR. 29   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.

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

APR. 21   91st 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 4/19. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Round 1 begins at 2:00pm. Register online: www.njchess.com, Info: Grant Oen, [email protected].

APR. 21   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids   Web Listing

APR. 21   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.

APR. 22   Cherry Hill Super Quads   Web Listing

APR. 22   The Kings and Queens Club Scholastic Chess Tournament   Web Listing

APR. 22   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

APR. 22   Westfield Grand Prix
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
4-SS. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. 3 Sections: Open, U1800, U1200. Open: EF $40, $30 members, GM free (-$30 from prize). Prize Fund: $900 b/30 paid section entries. 70% guaranteed. Prizes: $240-200-160. U2400 $120, U2200 $100, U2000 $80. U1800: EF $25, $20 members. Prizes, b/14: $80-60, U1600 $50, U1400 $40. U1200: EF $25, $20 members. Prizes, b/14: $80-60, U1000 $50, U800 $40. Register: 11:15 a.m. -12 noon. Rounds: 12:15, 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Byes: 1 per player allowed. Must declare before round 3. Info: [email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html

APR. 21   4th Annual LVCA Bruce Alberston Memorial $1500 Gtd-RBO
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15
5SS, G/30 d5. College Hill Moravian Church, 72 W. Laurel St., Bethlehem, PA. 2 Sections: Open: $350 $250-$150, U2100/Unr-U1900-U1700- U1500-$75 ea. U1200:1st-$100, 2nd-3rd-U900-Unr-$50 ea. Mixed/Fam. Doubles: $75 ea. EF: $30 by 4/16, $35 CASH on site. GM/IM free; $30 from prize. Reg: ends 10:45 am. Rds.: Sat-11,12:30, 2:30, 4, 5:30. 1/2 pt byes: limit 2. Info: www.lehighvalleychesscub.org, 484-866-3045. Checks payable to: Bruce Davis, 1208 Linden St., Fl. 1, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

APR. 21   9th Greater Philadelphia Monthly Scholastic (3rd Sat of each month)   Web Listing

APR. 21   Blitz Bowl II (A Charity Event)   Web Listing

APR. 21   Keystone Saturday G/60;+30 Quads (3rd Sat of each month)   Web Listing

APR. 22   Delaware Valley Spring Scholastic   Web Listing

CIS PS139K
When Saturday, Apr 21, 2018
Where Public School 139, 330 Rugby Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA (map)
Description http://chessintheschools.org/all-tournaments/ click on the date for link to info.

PS 166
When Sunday, Apr 22, 2018
Where Public School 166, 132 W 89th St, New York, NY 10024, USA (map)
Description http://artsandathletics.org/chess/

​PS 198M NYChessKids
When Sunday, Apr 22, 2018
Where PS198M The Straus School, 1700 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128, USA (map)
Description Info: http://nychesskids.com/tournament/ps198tournaments/ Register: https://nychesskids.wufoo.com/forms/z18m3qpe1ymo3wb/?mc_cid=52aba6ed0d&mc_eid=678b9cc5f9

Tri-State Chess Championship at Lycee Francais de NY
When Sunday, Apr 22, 2018
Where 505 E 75th St, New York, NY 10021 (map)
Description https://tristatechess.com/onlineregistration/


APR. 17   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.

APR. 19   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 19, 26, MAY 3, 10, 17, 24   3rd Annual LI Chess Club Ilan Kreitner Memorial
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15
Open to all. $1500 GTD PRIZE FUND! 6SS, G/90 d5. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554. Open to all: $1500 GTD: $500-$300. Top U-2000, U-1750, U-1500, U-1250/unr. $175 ea. EF: $50 LICC Members, $60 Non-LICC members. Reg.: 6:45 – 7:15 PM. Adv. Ent: in person at the LICC any Thursday evening prior to rd. 1. Rds.: 7:30 PM SHARP ea. Thursday. 2 byes 1-6 (rd. 6 bye decl. before rd. 3). Info: www.lichessclub.com.

APR. 20   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!
APR. 20-22   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

APR. 21   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 22   80th 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.

APR. 14   Saint Joseph Spring Scholastic
St. Joseph HS, 145 Plainfield Rd., Metuchen. Drive to cafeteria in rear of school. K-8 (Current SJHS Students are eligible to play but not eligible for prizes) 2 Sections: Open, Novice. Open: USCF Membership Required. Novice: USCF Membership Not Required – perfect for newer players. Time Control: 5-SS, G/25 d5. Rounds: 1st Round 10:00 then immediately following. EF: $20. Prizes: Trophies to Top 3 players in each section. Tiebreaks used. USCF Rule 34E. Register: 9:30 – 9:50. Lunch provided on site for parents/students (included in reg. fee). Information: [email protected]. PLEASE BRING EQUIPMENT!

APR. 14   Princeton Charter School
TOURNAMENT LOCATION: Princeton Charter School at:100 Bunn Dr., Princeton, NJ 08540. TIME CONTROL: G/30 d0; Swiss to 4 rounds. SECTIONS: Open above 1000; U1000; U700; U300/Unrated. (sections 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!

APR. 14   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids   Web Listing

APR. 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.

APR. 14   FCA Saturday Trophy Quads   Web Listing

APR. 14   WWP High School North tournament, see www.mercermodchain.org/events/chess-tournament

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APR. 15   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

APR. 15   CK&Q Piscataway Super Sunday April 15, 2018   Web Listing

APR. 15   CK&Q Piscataway Super Sunday April 15, 2018   Web Listing

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

APR. 14   Free Blitz Tournament - Montgomery County Community College   Web Listing

APR. 14   MasterMinds CC Swiss/Quads
Esperanza Academy, 421 W. Bristol St., Phila., PA 19140. Quads: 3RR, G/85 d5. EF: $30 cash; winner $100. Reg. ends 9AM. Rds.: 9:30, 1, 4. Scholastic: 4SS K-12 Open, K-8 U1100, K-6 U800, K-3 U500 G/40 d5, EF $10 rec'd by Thurs. before, $25 on site. Reg. ends 9AM. Rd. 1 10AM then asap. Mail Ent: payable to MasterMinds CC, 36 E. Hortter St., Philadelphia, PA 19119. Info: mastermindschess.org or [email protected].

APR. 15   PCL April Quick Quads (QC)
3RR, G/15 d3. O’Hara Student Center, Univ. of Pitt., 4024 O’Hara St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11-11:15am. Info: [email protected], 412-908-0286. W.

Girls Tournament at NEST (Called NYS Girls)
When Apr 14 – 15, 2018
Where New Explorations High School, New York, NY 10002, USA (map)
Description This is being called the NYS Girls Championship by the tournament's creator:

http://www.chessgirls.win/


The Open, K-6 and K-3 Championship Sections are each 2 days, 6 rounds, Game/60 + 10-sec. delay. Awards: 6:30 pm Sun. Games: 10 am, 1, 4 pm both days.
The K-1 Championship and the 3 Non-Championship Sections are each 1-day, 5 Rounds, 30 minutes + 5-second delay. Sunday 10 am-12-1:30-3-4:45

Syosset (Sunday but some sections 2 day)
When Apr 14 – 15, 2018
Where Comfort Inn, 24 Oak Dr, Syosset, NY 11791, USA (map)
Description Not 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


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

Sunday:
Classic (U1700): Open to any USCF members rated between 1700 and 1100. Sun. only, 4 rounds, G/60Boosters (U1200): Open to any USCF members rated between 1200 and 500. Sun. only, 4 rounds, G/30Beginners (U600): Open to any USCF members rated under 600 and unrated players. Sat or Sun. (two options), 4 rounds, G/30Nonrated: Open to any rated or unrated players. Sat. or Sun. (two options), 4 rounds, G/30 (No USCF ID/clock/notation required).

All Souls
When Saturday, Apr 14, 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/

Avenues
When Sunday, Apr 15, 2018
Where Avenues: The World School, 259 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA (map)
Description http://gmchessacademy.com/tournaments-chess/

Hunter
When Sunday, Apr 15, 2018
Where Hunter College Elementary School, 71 E 94th St, New York, NY 10128, USA (map)



US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 11, 18, 25, MAY 2, 9, 16   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.

APR. 12   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.

APR. 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.

APR. 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.

APR. 14 NOT APRIL 7   TRM124
ML King MS, 918 Stanley St., Schenectady 12307. Free. Preregister www.chesstrm.org. 4/SS, G/30 d5. Rd. 1 10:00.

APR. 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.: 9-10-11am-12:15pm. Max one bye; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 14-15 OR 15   2nd Annual NY State Girls Championship!
Open to all girls, out of state welcome, the NEST+m School, 111 Columbia Street (between Delancey and E. Houston St), NYC. Subways: Delancey Street (F train), 2nd Ave. Station (F, M trains). Online entries at www.chessgirls.win: $55 thru 4/9/18, $65 4/10-12, $80 later or at site, at least 1 hour before game ($5 less per player if 3 or more from same school enter together online by 4/9). For details on mail or phone entries see www.chessgirls.win or www.chesscenter.cc. In 7 sections. Each section has its own age, (grade) and rating requirements (Championship sections open to all who are under age (and grade) limits; unrated allowed all sections). Open Championship, open to all girls born after 4/15/98 (top NYS K-12 girl qualifies for National Girls Tournament of Champions in Wisconsin), K-6 Championship and K-3 Championship are each 2-days: 6-SS, G/60 d10. Rounds: 10 am-1-4 pm each day. K-12 Under 1200, K-6 Under 900, K-3 Under 600 and K-1 Championship are each 5-SS, G/30 d5. Rounds: 10 am-12-1:30-3-4:45 pm Sunday. K-1 open to grades 1/below born after 4/15/10. Both K-3 sections open to grades 3/below born after 4/15/08. Both K-6 sections open to grades 6/below born after 4/15/05. K-12 Under 1200 section open to grades 12/below born after 4/15/98. Trophies to top 12 each section and top 3 Unr. in each 1-Day section. Grade plaques: top 3 K/below in K-1 section, top 3 scorers below 9th Grade in K-12 U1200, top 3 below 4th grade in K-6 U900, and top 3 below 2nd grade in K-3 U600 (you can win both plaque + trophy). All players scoring 4 or more (5 or more in 2-Day sections) who don't win a trophy receive a medal! Speed playoff for 5-0 or 6-0. Plaques also to top 4 teams each section (top 3 scorers from same school = team, all on team must attend same school: no combined teams, even if one school “feeds” another). Individual free entry prizes (in each 2-Day Championship section): Free entry to 2 specified Continental Chess tournaments thru 12/31/18 to 1st! Free entries courtesy of Continental Chess and are valid for CCA tmts. with 100% unconditionally guaranteed prize funds. Free entries do not include NYS Scholastics in Saratoga. See www.chesscenter.cc for complete details and restrictions. All: Out-of-state eligible for prizes but top NYS player and team each section are NY Champions. April 2018 official ratings used, except unofficial ratings at uschess.org usually used if otherwise unrated. TD reserves right to assign estimated ratings to players with non-USCF ratings. All substitutions from advance entry list charged late fee. Section switches subject to $10 extra charge per player after 4/12. $15 service charge for each player refund. TD reserves right to reassign sections for advance entries with incorrect or unclear registrations. Limit 2 byes, commit before rd. 3. HR: see travel websites for nearby hotels in NYC. Info, help with entries, parking, etc: www.chessgirls.win. Questions: [email protected], [email protected] or 646-232-3155 (or 347-201-2269: leave message, email is better). Team rooms: [email protected]. Sets provided by Little House of Chess-- bring clocks! School purchase orders payable to: Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. (Note: US Chess Junior Grand Prix for Top 3 Championship Sections only.)

APR. 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.

APR. 7   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids   Web Listing

APR. 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.

APR. 7   Princeton Day School
650 The Great Road. Sections for OVER 1000 rated players begin at 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds. G/55 d5: ALL AFTERNOON SECTIONS for unrated to 1000 rated players: G/25 d5 4 rds, beginning at 12:00 noon (round times will be accelerated if possible): OPEN (Players K-12 U-1000), RESERVE (K-12 U-800), NOVICE II (K-8 U-600), NOVICE I (unrated K-8), K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE K-1 (beginner). MORNING SECTIONS are for OVER 1000 rated players, begin at 10:15 and must preregister: 3 rds. G/55 d5: NEAR MASTERS (K-12 OVER 1400), FUTURE MASTERS (K-12 1200-1400), CLOSED (K-12 1000-1200). PARENTS OF PLAYERS rated G/25 d5 3rds. Parents play free. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 8 in each section under 1000, top 3 over 1000. Medals to all players. Pre-registration online, $35 pay at the door: www.pds.org/chess. On site registration $45. Inquiries to Bonnie Waitzkin [email protected].

APR. 8   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

APR. 8   Westfield G/50 Quads
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: 12:45-1:20 p.m. Those registering after 1:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 1:30, 3:25, 5:20 p.m. Info:[email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html.
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APR. 7   Springfield Open   Web Listing

APR. 7   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]

APR. 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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 6-8   Marshall PREMIER FIDE OPEN
5-SS, G/90 +30.Two Sections: FIDE: FIDE Rated. Only open to players with a current published rating 2000+ (USCF or FIDE); NO exceptions. Limited to 30 players. $1,750 GTD: $1,000-500. U2300: $250. EF: $100; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $50 Mbr + service fee. ($5 service fee for in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) First 5 GMs Free. U2000: Limited to 40 players. ($1,000 b/40): $500-200; U1750: $150, U1500: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 service fee for in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 6, 13, 20, 27   18th Annual Queens Team Championship
4-SS, G/120 d5. All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432. Open to two player teams with April ratings averaging under 2000. $100-$50 to top 2 teams, $60 each to top U1700 team, top mixed doubles or all female team, top scorer Board 1, top scorer Board 2 (based on 10 paid teams (prizes raised/lowered proportionally)). One 1/2 point team bye permitted, which must be requested at entry. If one player on team is unavailable, replacement player must be rated lower and occupy board of player replaced. EF: $35 per player, $25 QCC members. Reg.: 7:00-7:30 pm. Rds.: 7:45 each Friday. Mail advance entries by 3/31/18 to Joseph Felber, 76 Union Ave. #1W, Amityville, NY 11701.

APR. 7   CT State Quick Championships! (QC)   CONNECTICUT
See Grand Prix.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
APR. 7-8   2nd annual Bill Little Memorial
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
5SS, rds. 1-3 G/90 d10, rds. 4-5 40/100, SD/30 d10. Proctors Theatre, 432 State St., Schenectady, NY 12305 (free parking in Broadway Garage). $1700 guaranteed prize fund. In 3 sections. Open: $300-150-90, top U2050/Unr $140-70. Under 1850: $200-100-50, top U1650 (no unr) $120-60. Under 1450: $120-70-40, top U1250 (no unr) $60-30. Unrated may not win over $70 in U1450. Mixed doubles: best male/female combined scores among all sections: $100. Must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register by 3 pm 4/7. Top 2 sections EF: $62 online at chessaction.com by 4/5 or mailed by 3/30, $80 at site or online until 9 am 4/7. Online entry $5 less to NYSCA members (may join with entry). U1450 Section EF: all $20 less than above. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $50 from prize. All: Re-entry $40; not available in Open Section. 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 or at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 3 & 7, Sun 10 & 3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd. 2. HR: Hotels/motels within walking distance; see travel websites. 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. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly).

APR. 7-8   2nd annual Bill Little Memorial
See Chess Life or www.chesstour.com.

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

APR. 8   CT State Rapid Championships! (QC)   CONNECTICUT
See Grand Prix.

APR. 8   TRM232
Riverbank State Park Theater, 145th St. & Riverside Dr., NYC 10025. Preregister www.chesstrm.org/NYC/ 4/SS, G/30 d5. Check in by 9:15.

APR. 8   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.

MAR. 31   Ramapo College March Swiss   Web Listing

MAR. 31   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.

MARCH   APRIL   MAY   JUNE   JULY   AUGUST  

APR. 1   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.

APR. 1   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 28-APR. 1, MAR. 29-APR. 1, MAR. 30-APR. 1 OR MAR. 31-APR. 1   12th annual Philadelphia Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED)
OPEN SECTION, Mar 28 - Apr 1: 9SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10. GM & IM norms possible, FIDE rated. OTHER SECTIONS, MAR 29 - APR 1, MAR 30 - APR 1 or MAR 31-APR 1: 7SS, 40/2, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10; 2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/30 d10). Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, directly across the street from Reading Terminal Market with 80 food vendors. Prizes $80,000 based on 500 paid entries (seniors, re-entries, GMs, IMs, WGMs count as half entries, U1100 Section as 40% entries), else proportional, minimum $60,000 (75% of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections: Open: $7000-4000-2000-1000-800-600-500-500-400-400, clear or tiebreak first $200 bonus, FIDE Under 2400/Unr $2000-1000. Under 2200/Unr, Under 2000/Unr, Under 1800: each $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300; unrated may not win over $2000 in Under 2000. Under 1600: $4000-2000-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300-300. Under 1400: $3000-1500-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300-300. Under 1100/Unr: $1000-700-500-400-300-300-200-200-100-100; unrated may not win over $300. Unrated not allowed in U1800, U1600 or U1400 sections. Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes: best male/female combined 2-player team score: $1000-500-300-200. In Open Section, only the first 7 rounds are counted. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections; register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Prize limits: 1) If post-event rating posted 3/27/17-3/27/18 is more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $1500. 2) Players with under 26 lifetime games as of April 2018 official cannot win over $500 in U1100, $1000 in U1400, $1500 U1600, or $2000 U1800. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Open EF, for GMs, IMs & WGMs: $128 online by 3/27, $160 at site. Minimum prize guarantees in Open Section, to players who enter online by 3/1 and play all 9 games with no byes: US GM $300, foreign GM $700 (limited to first 6 to enter, others $400), foreign IM/WGM $400, foreign FM/WIM $300, foreign FIDE rated $200. Open EF, for US players who are not USCF or FIDE rated 2200/over: $358 online at chessaction.com by 1/22, $378 online by 3/27, $400 at site. Open EF, for others: $208 online at chessaction.com by 1/22, $228 online by 3/27, $250 at site. Open mailed entries: all $10 more than online entry, mail by 3/19. U2200 through U1400 Sections EF: $208 online at chessacton.comby 1/22, $228 online by 3/27, $250 at site. Mailed EF: 4-day $214, 3-day $213, 2-day $212 mailed by 1/22, all $20 more mailed by 3/19. U1100/Unr Section EF: $78 online at chessaction.com by 3/27, 4-day $84, 3-day $83, 2-day $82 mailed by 3/19, $100 at site. Online late entry after 3/27: available until 2 hours before round 1, same price as entry at site. EF $100 less to seniors 65/over in Open through U1400. Special 1 year USCF membership 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. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Open Section to Open Section. 5-day schedule (Open only): Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed. 7 pm, Thu 12 & 7, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 4-day schedule (no Open): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 3-day schedule (no Open): Reg. ends Fri 10 am, rds Fri 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule (not Open): Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds. Sat. 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 4-day, 3-day, 2-day merge & compete for same prizes. Byes: Half point byes OK all rounds, limit 3 byes, limit 2 in last 4 rounds. Open Section must commit before rd. 3, other sections before rd. 4. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. HR: $108-108-128, 215-625-2900, reserve by 3/16 or rate may increase. Parking: (rates subject to change) Marriott valet, about $20/day (60% off regular rate) for first 100 spaces sold. Gateway Garage, 1540 Spring St. (3/5 mile from Marriott, 1 block from Sheraton Hotel), $7/day Sat & Sun, $20/day other days. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car online at chesstour.com. Ratings: FIDE March used for Open, USCF April official for U2200 & below; note that USCF ratings after the April list (see above) may result in a $1500 prize limit. Foreign player ratings: see www.chesstour.com/foreignratings.htm. Cellphone & anti-cheating rules: see www.chesstour.com/devices.htm. Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. Ent: chessaction.com or Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham, NY 10803. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: DirectorAtChess.us, 347-201-2269, chesstour.com. Advance entries posted at chessaction.com (online entries posted instantly). Blitz tournament Sat. 10:30 pm, reg. by 10:15 pm.

MAR. 29   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.

MAR. 24   Rowan Chess Spring Quads 2018   Web Listing

MAR. 24   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids   Web Listing

MAR. 24   90th 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 3/22. $45 on-site 1:15-1:45. Round 1 begins at 2:00pm. Register online: www.njchess.com, Info: Grant Oen, [email protected].

MAR. 24   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.

MAR. 25   Cherry Hill March Quads   Web Listing

MAR. 25   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

MAR. 25   FCA March 2018 Open   Web Listing

MAR. 25   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. Note: 3/18 event TBA. We're closed on 4/1.

MAR. 24   17th Horizons for Youth Spring Scholastic RBO
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
$375 GTD. 5SS, G/30 d5. Northampton Com.College, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Main Campus, Coll. Ctr. Bldg., Bethlehem, PA 18020. Reg.: 8:30am, Rds.: 9:30, ASAP. 2 Events: 1) Open and U1200,18yrs & under 2) Age- Based, Non-Rated,14 yrs & under. EF: $34 by 11pm, 3/22, $39 after. Prizes: OPEN $200-1st +, $100-2nd+Trophys-1st,2nd, 3rd, 4th, U14; U1200 $75-1st+Trophys 1st, 2nd, 3rd, U10, U8, U6,UNR. OpenTie (Blit-zoff); Non-USCF Rated b/0 age. Ent: http://northampton.edu/noncredit/horizons-for-youth/bethlehem-school-year-programs.htm Online only. Info: 610-861-4120; [email protected].

A State Championship Event!
MAR. 24   2018 PA State Game/29 Championship (QC)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
5SS, G/29 d0. O’Hara Student Center, Univ. of Pitt., 4024 O’Hara St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 2 Sections: Championship: EF: $25 by 3/16, $35 later. $$ (690G): $200-100, U2000 $90, U1800 $80, U1600 $70, U1400 $60, U1200 $50, U1000 $40. Trophies: 1-3 U1400, 1-3 U1200, 1-3 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 unrated or U900. EF: $15 by 3/16, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, 1-3 U600. ALL: Trophies: 1-2 Schools, 1-2 Clubs, Teams of 4-7 players from both sections. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg.: 10-10:30am. Rds.: 11-12:30-1:45-3-4:15. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223, [email protected]

MAR. 24   FREE USCF Rated Games! Lansdowne   Web Listing

MAR. 25   $1 USCF Rated Games! Conshohocken   Web Listing

CIS Mott Hall 2
When Saturday, Mar 24, 2018
Where M862 Mott Hall II, 234 W 109th St, New York, NY 10025, USA (map)
Description http://chessintheschools.org/all-tournaments/ click on the date for link to info.

MAR. 20   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.

MAR. 22   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.

MAR. 23   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.

MAR. 24 (NOT MAR. 25)   2018 Greater New Haven Championships!   CONNECTICUT
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MAR. 24   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.

MAR. 25   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.

MAR. 25   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.

MAR. 16   FCA Friday Night Blitz-O-Mania   Web Listing

MAR. 17   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.

MAR. 18   Cherry Hill Super Quads   Web Listing

MAR. 18   Chess Kings and Queens Sunday Swiss   Web Listing

MAR. 18   Westfield G/50 Quads
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: 12:45-1:20 p.m. Those registering after 1:20 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 1:30, 3:25, 5:20 p.m. Info:[email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html

MAR. 17   8th Greater Philadelphia Monthly Scholastic (3rd Sat of each month)   Web Listing

MAR. 17   Keystone Saturday G/60;+30 Quads (3rd Sat of each month)   Web Listing

MAR. 18   PCL March Quick Quads (QC)
3RR, G/15 d3. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11-11:15am. Info: [email protected], 412-908-0286. W.

CIS ERHS
When Saturday, Mar 17, 2018
Where ERHS, New York City (map)
Description http://chessintheschools.org/all-tournaments/ click on the date for link to info


MAR. 16   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!
MAR. 16-18 OR 18   Marshall Monthly U2400 - 3-Day
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.

MAR. 17   Middlebury Quick Chess for U1810 (QC)   VERMONT
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MAR. 17   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.

MAR. 17   19th Annual Bruce Bowyer Memorial
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
4SS, G/45 d10. ** ESTONIAN HOUSE, 243 East 34th Street between Second and Third Avenues. 212.684.0336.**Note: Saturday Grand Prix and Sunday Scholastic • Info@ Facebook: Bruce Bowyer Foundation or (Pat Bowyer) 516.641.4521. EF: $20. $$G:$250-$175-$125, U2200 $100, U2000 $75, U1800 $60. New: Mixed Doubles Bonus Prize: best male/female 2-player team combined score: $100. Team must average U2200; register (no extra fee) onsite by 1:30 pm; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Reg.:10am-10:45. Rds.: 11-1:30-3:45-5:45pm. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), must commit by 1:30PM. Ent: Cks or MO payable to Pat Bowyer (be sure to specify "Grand Prix, Saturday"), c/o APS, 3500 North State Road 7, Ste 400, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319. • Payment must be received by March 13 latest. NO door ents. You *MUST* bring clocks and sets, none will be provided.

MAR. 17-18   March CHESSanity Tournament   Web Listing

A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 17-18   40th Annual Marchand Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED)
Dr. Erich Marchand "requested that his friends play chess in his memory." 5SS, G/115 d5. Location: Strong National Museum of Play, One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY 14607. $16,440 Gtd. Open Section: $3000- 2000-1300-800-500-300. Under 2200 & U2000 each $750-450. FIDE Rated. EF: $85. U1800 Section: $1100-750-450. Under 1600 $750-450. EF: $70. U1400 Section: $500-300-200. Under 1200 $300-200. EF: $60. U1000 Section: $400-250-160. Under 800 $200-130. EF: $50. Unrated players in the U1800 section can only win $375, in U1400 $175 & U1000 $125. No limit in Open. Balance to next prize winners. EF refunded and $100 appearance award to all GM and IM if paid by 3/5/2018. All EF add $20 after 3/5/2018. NYSCA members deduct $3. All sections USCF rated. Ratings as in March Supplement. Bring sets, boards, and clocks – none provided. Food court and chess books & equipment sales available onsite. No smoking allowed on The Strong campus. Free parking. Reg.: 8:30-9:15am. Rds.: Sat. 10-2:15-6:30, Sun. 10-2:15. One 1/2 point bye available in rds. 1, 2, 3, or 4 if requested at entry. Optional first round Friday, 3/16/2018 at 7pm played at Rochester Chess Center (register by 6:30pm). Info: 585-442-2430. Mail entry to: Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. Web: nychess.org. Store: chessset.com.

MAR. 18   TRM 231
Riverbank State Park Theater, 145th St. & Riverside Dr., NYC 10025. Preregister www.chesstrm.org/NYC/ 4/SS, G/30 d5. Check in by 9:15.

MAR. 18   19th Annual Bruce Bowyer Memorial SCHOLASTIC
5SS, G/30 d10. Open to all students thru grade 12. EF: $10. *** ESTONIAN HOUSE, 243 East 34th Street between Second and Third Avenues. 212.684.0336. Note: Saturday Grand Prix and Sunday Scholastic. Info@Facebook: Bruce Bowyer Foundation or (Pat Bowyer) 516.641.4521. $$G: $200-$125-$75, U1800 $50, U1600 $40, U1400 $30, U1200 $25. New: Mixed Doubles Bonus Prize: best male/female 2-player team combined score: $50. Team must average U2200; register (no extra fee) onsite by 1 pm; teammate pairings avoided but possible. Speed playoff for 5-0. Reg.: 10:15-10:45. Rds.: 11am-1pm-2:30-4pm-5:30. Limit 2 byes, commit by 1PM. Ck/MO payable to Pat Bowyer (be sure to specify Scholastic) c/o APS, 3500 North State Road 7, Ste 400, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319. Note: Limit 60 players, no door ents. Payment$/Entries must be received by MAR 13 latest. Provide name,school, USCF rating, ID#, & exp date. Note: You *MUST* bring clocks and sets, none will be provided.

MAR. 10   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!

MAR. 10   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids   Web Listing

MAR. 10   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.

MAR. 10-11   51st annual New York State Scholastic Championships (out of state welcome)   NEW YORK
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MAR. 10-11   Delaware State Open Chess Championship   DELAWARE
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MAR. 11   Wizards of the Mind Scholastic Chess Tournament   Web Listing

MAR. 11   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championship in 5 Sections
4SS. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. All players with 2.5 points or more will receive a trophy! USCF Memb Req'd For Sections 3, 4 AND 5. For info, call 201 797 0330, email [email protected] or visit icanj.net. ADV EF (pmk by Mar 5th) $35 At Site $40. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. In 5 Sections: Section 1 Junior Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 2nd grade. Rds.: First Round 10:15 AM then ASAP. Section 2 Novice (not USCF rated): Open to unr players K thru 4th grade. Rds.: First Round 10:00 AM then ASAP. Section 3 G/45 d5 U800: Open to players rated below 800 and unrated players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 4 G/45 d5 U1200: Open to players rated below 1200 and unrated players K thru 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 5 G/60 d5 U1400: Open to All Ages rated below 1400 or unrated. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45, 2:00, 4:30 PM. Enter online at: http://www.icanj.net/chess_class_in_nj/ica_chess_tournaments/ or mail checks to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to: International Chess Academy. W.

MAR. 11   Westfield G/45 Quads
3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:50 p.m. Those registering after 1:50 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Info:[email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html.

MAR. 11   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

MAR. 11   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA U1600 Championship
4SS, G/60 d5. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open to all ages with rating below 1600. Prize Fund ($$ b/25): 1st - 3rd $200, $150, $100, TU1400 $50, TU1200 $50, Call 201 797-0330, email [email protected] or visit icanj.net for more info. ADV EF (pmk by Mar 5th): $40. At Site $45. Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Late entrants will receive a 1/2 pt bye for rd. 1. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM. Enter online at:http://www.icanj.net/chess_class_in_nj/ica_chess_tournaments or mail to: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to: International Chess Academy. W.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 11   Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Open Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 15 (ENHANCED)
4SS, G/61 d5. Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open to All Ages With Rating above 1400. Prize Fund ($$b/40): 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100 Best Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 55 Years Old $75. Reg ends at 9 AM. Only one 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before the start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By Mar 5th) $45, AT Site $50. GMs Free Entry. For info, call 201 797-0330, email [email protected] or visit icanj.net. Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70%. Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. Enter online at: http://www.icanj.net/chess_class_in_nj/ica_chess_tournaments/ or mail information to Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. Make checks payable to: International Chess Academy. W.

MAR. 7-21   FREE Rated Matches Wednesdays in Blue Bell, PA   Web Listing

MAR. 9-23   NPCC March 2018 Octagonal Tournament.   Web Listing

MAR. 10   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].

MAR. 10   Springfield Quads and U700 Swiss   Web Listing

MAR. 10-11   51st annual New York State Scholastic Championships (out of state welcome)   NEW YORK
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MAR. 10-11   Delaware State Open Chess Championship   DELAWARE
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NY State Chess Championships
When Mar 10 – 11, 2018
Where Saratoga Springs, NY, USA (map)
Description http://www.chesstour.com/nyssc18.htm

Tri-State Chess Championship at Manhattan Day School XII
WhenSunday, Mar 11, 2018
Where310 West 75th Street New York, NY 10023 (map)
Descriptionhttps://tristatechess.com/onlineregistration/

MAR. 7, 14, 21, 28   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.

MAR. 8   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.

MAR. 9   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.

MAR. 10   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.

MAR. 10   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.

An American Classic!
A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
A State Championship Event!
MAR. 10-11   51st annual New York State Scholastic Championships (out of state welcome)
6SS, G/60 d10, open to grades K-12; top NYS player & team each section are NY champions. In 14 sections. High School Sections at Courtyard by Marriott, 11 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (2/5 mile from Saratoga Hilton). Other 11 sections at Saratoga Hilton and adjacent Saratoga City Center (connected by indoor walkway), 534 Broadway (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Sections at Hilton/City Center are limited to a total of 1100 players, sections at Marriott 300 players. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school; no combined school teams allowed even if one school “feeds” another. Teams of 2 or 3 players allowed, but are at a disadvantage. Online entry fee at chessaction.com, all sections: $59 by 2/15, $69 2/16-3/2, $90 3/3 to 3/9. Entry fee at site, all sections: $90. High School Championship (all K-12 born after 9/1/98): EF $65.30 mailed by 2/15. Top NYS grade 9-12 qualifies for Denker Tournament of HS Champions. High School Intermediate (K-12 under 1800/unr): EF $65.20 mailed by 2/15. High School Reserve (K-12 under 1200/unr): EF $65.10 mailed by 2/15. Junior High Championship (all K-9): EF $65 mailed by 2/15. Top NYS grade K-8 born after 9/1/02 qualifies for Barber tournament of K-8 Champions. Middle School Intermediate (K-8 under 1600/unr): EF $64.90 mailed by 2/15. Middle School Reserve (K-8 under 1000/unr): EF $64.80 mailed by 2/15. Elementary Championship (all K-6): EF $64.70 mailed by 2/15. Elementary Intermediate (K-6 under 1400/unr): EF $64.60 mailed by 2/15. K-5 Intermediate (K-5 under 1100/unr): EF $64.50 mailed by 2/15. K-5 Reserve (K-5 under 800/unr): EF $64.40 mailed by 2/15. Primary Championship (all K-3): EF $64 mailed by 2/15. Primary Reserve (K-3 under 600/unr): EF: $63.90 mailed by 2/15. K-1 Championship (all K-1): EF $63.80 mailed by 2/15. K-1 Reserve (K-1 under 400/unr): EF $63.70 mailed by 2/15. Postmarked 2/16-27: All EF $10 more. Do not mail entry after 2/27. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chessaction.com, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or paid at site, Young Adult $25, Scholastic $17. Trophies to top 10 players and top 7 teams each section, top 2 unrated in each reserve section, and top 2 each U1900, U1700 (HS), U1600, U1400 (HS Intermediate), U1000, U800, U600 (HS Reserve), U1800, U1600, U1400 (JHS), U1400, U1200 (MS Intermediate), U800, U600, U400 (MS Reserve), U1700, U1500 (Elem), U1200, U1000 (K-6 Intermediate), U900, U800 (K-5 Intermediate), U700, U600, U500, U400, U300 (Elem Reserve), U1400, U1200, U1000 (Primary), U500, U400, U300, U200 (Primary Reserve), U800, U600, U400 (K-1), U300, U200 (K-1 Reserve). Speed playoff if perfect score tie. Free entryto NY State Championship, Labor Day weekend 2018 (Albany), to top player each section, if not already qualified for free entry from another event. Mixed doubles prizes (chess sets) for three HS sections combined; no extra fee; enter at Marriott by Sat 2 pm. Schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2, 5, Sun 9, 12, 3. Awards 5:30 pm. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd. 2. HR: $135-135 at Hilton, two nights minimum, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, or use link at chesstour.com. Backup hotel: Courtyard by Marriott, two nights minimum, $135-135, 866-210-9325 or use link at chesstour.com. 7 days notice required for room cancellations. Both hotels are likely to sell out 3-4 months before the tournament, but may again have availability in the final week before the event due to late cancellations. For other backup hotels see chesstour.com. Free parking at Courtyard; free parking for overnight guests at Hilton. 7 days notice required for room cancellation at both. Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Online entry: www.chessaction.com. Mail entry: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Include name, rating, USCF ID, USCF expiration (non-members include dues), section, school, grade, birth date, address of each player. Checks payable to Continental Chess. $15 per player service charge for refunds. $10 extra to switch sections, all substitutions from advance list charged $90. Questions: [email protected], 347-201-2269 (leave message, email is better). Bring clock if possible- none supplied. Bring set & board for HS sections; set & board supplied for other sections, but not for skittles. March official ratings used (except unofficial web ratings usually used if otherwise unrated). TD reserves right to assign estimated rating to players with non-USCF ratings.

MAR. 11   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.


Tri-State Chess Championship at Manhattan Day School XIIWhenSunday, Mar 11, 2018
Where310 West 75th Street New York, NY 10023 (map)
Descriptionhttps://tristatechess.com/onlineregistration/

MAR. 3   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.

MAR. 3   CK&Q Piscataway Rapids   Web Listing

MAR. 3   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
A State Championship Event!
MAR. 3-4   New Jersey High School Chess Championship
5SS, G/90 d5. Union County Vocational-Technical School, 1776 Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. 3 sections: Varsity (9-12): 5 player teams with one alternate allowed. Coaches set order by player strength. Order must not be changed. Team avg. based on top 5 highest ratings. Trophies to top 10 NJ teams, top three players, top boards 1-5. EF: $150/team before 2/28. $185/team at site. $5 per change on site. Junior Varsity (9-12): 4 player teams with one alternate allowed. Team avg. based on top 4 highest ratings. Trophies to top 5 NJ teams, top 3 players, top boards 1-4. EF: $120/team before 2/28, $150/team on site. $5 per change on site. Booster (K-12): Trophies to top 15 individuals, 3 top teams. Top 4 scores constitute team score. EF: $30 before 2/28, $40 at site. All: USCF memb. required. Rds.: Sat. 10-2-6, Sun 10-2. Reg.: Sat. 8-9:00am. After 9:00am, 1/2 Point bye for round one. SIDE EVENT: MAR 4, SUNDAY, Boy Scout/Girl Scout/ Non-Rated Section (K-12) 4SS (Quad) G/30 d5. USCF Membership Not required. Trophies to top 5 players Medallions for 6 to 10th. EF: $20, by mail or on site registration 9-10am. Limited number of Clocks and Sets available, if you have equipment please bring it. ALL: Entries must include name, grade, school, date of birth, mailing address, email address, phone number and entry fee..... USCF ID and expiration date only needed for Teams and Booster Sections. Checks made out to NJSCF. Mail to: JIM MULLANAPHY, 98 Baird Road, Millstone Twp., NJ 08535. Email questions: [email protected] or call Jim Mullanaphy 732-610-1357. Register online at www.NJSCF.org

MAR. 4   Cherry Hill March Active Quads   Web Listing

MAR. 4   Westfield G/45 Quads
3-RR. G/40 d5. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. EF: $25, $20 members. Prizes: $60 to first in each section. Register: 1:15-1:50 p.m. Those registering after 1:50 will be charged $5 extra. Rounds: 2:00, 3:45, 5:30 p.m. Info:[email protected], www.westfieldchessclub.org/Events.html.

MAR. 4   Dr. Leroy Dubeck Action Marathon   Web Listing

MAR. 4   CK&Q Plainsboro Rapids   Web Listing

MAR. 4   FCA Sunday G/60 Quads   Web Listing

A State Championship Event!
MAR. 2   2018 PA Quick Chess Championship (QC)
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
6SS, G/8 d3. Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center, 2634 Emmitsburg Rd., Gettysburg PA 17235. 3 sections, EF rec'd by 2/17: Open: $12. U1500: $11. U1100: $10. $$ (750G): Open: 175-100-50, U1800 $45, U1600 $40. U1500: 125-75-50, U1300 $40, U1200 $30, Unr $20. U1100: Trophies: 1-12, U800, U600, 1-3 Unr. All: EF: $20 after 2/17, PSCF $5 OSA. Reg.: 5:30-6:15pm. Rd 1: 7pm. Feb 2018 Reg rating used. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd 2. HR: Mention "Chess Tourney": 717-334-8121 $75 by 1/31. Ent:PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223-2245. Info: 412-908-0286, [email protected] pscfchess.org/pascholasticchamp/

MAR. 3   W. Chester 1st Sat Quads
Our 29th year! 3RR, Game/80 d5. 2nd Presbyterian Church, 114 S. Walnut St., West Chester, PA. EF: $20; $40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am. Rds.: 9:40, 1:00, 4:00. Info: [email protected]

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
A State Championship Event!
MAR. 3-4   2018 Gettysburg Open & PA Collegiate Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
5SS, G/90 d5. Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center, 2634 Emmitsburg Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17235. 3 sections: $$ (1875G): Open: 350-150, U2200 $125, U2000 $100. U1800: 200-150, U1650 $125, U1500 $100. U1400: 200-150, U1200 $90, U1000 $75, Unr $60. All: College Tr: 1-2 in each section, 1-2 team (top 4 over all sections). EF: $40 rec'd by 2/17, $50 after, PSCF $5 OSA. Reg.: 8:45-9:30 am. Rds.: 10-2-5:30, 9-1. Feb 2018 ratings used. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd. 2. HR: Mention "Chess Tourney": 717-334-8121 $75 by 1/31. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223-2245. Info: [email protected], 412-908-0286, pscfchess.org/pascholasticchamp/

A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
A State Championship Event!
MAR. 3-4   2018 PA State Scholastic Championship
5SS. 250 Trophies!! (180 Individual & 70 Team). Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Ctr., 2634 Emmitsburg Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17235. 11 sections (Sat & Sun 3/3 & 4 unless indicated): EF: K-3 Open: (Sat 3/3 only) $30. K-6 U500: (Sat 3/3 only) $26. K-6 U800: (Sat 3/3 only) $27. K-9 U600: (Sun 3/4 only) $26.50. K-9 U1100: (Sun 3/4 only) $27.50. K-6 Open: $31. K-8 Open: $32. 7-12 U1000 & 7-12 Unrated: $28. 7-12 U1300: $29. K-12 Open: $33. All: EFs if rec'd by 2/17, $10 more rec'd 2/18-2/24, $20 more after 2/24. Feb 2018 ratings used. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd 2. Reg.: Fri 3/2 6-10 pm, Sat 3/3 10-11 am, Saturday entries get 1/2-bye. $5 charge for changes/refunds after 2/17. Rds.: (Sat 3/3 1-day sections): G/40 d5; 10-Noon-2-4-6; (Sun 3/11 1-day sections): G/40 d5; 9-10:45-12:30-2:15-4; (2-day sections): G/90 d5; 10-2-5:30, 9-1. Bughouse: Reg on-site only until Sat 3/3 8:30pm. Rds. begin Sat 3/3 8:45pm. EF: $20/team. HR: Mention "Chess Tourney": 717-334-8121 $75 by 1/31. Info: 412-908-0286, [email protected], pscfchess.org/pascholasticchamp/ Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223.

MAR. 4   March Chess at the Moose
Registration: 10:00-10:30. Time control G/60 d5. Entry Fee: $15 at site cash only. Prize: 1st $40, prizes added based on attendance. 3 round Swiss. Moose Lodge 1336, 705 Stokes Mill Rd., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-9035. Michael Laverty, 908-339-7105, [email protected], http://poconoml.wixsite.com/poconochess.

All Souls
When Saturday, Mar 3, 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 (GIRLS ONLY)
When Saturday, Mar 3, 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.

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

NEST+m
When Sunday, Mar 4, 2018
Where NEST+m, 111 Columbia St, New York, NY 10002, USA (map)
Description http://gmchessacademy.com/tournaments/

PS 6
When Sunday, Mar 4, 2018
Where Public School 6, 45 E 81st St, New York, NY 10028, USA (map)
Description https://ps6pta.wufoo.com/forms/ps-6-chess-tournament-home-page/

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


MAR. 1   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.

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
MAR. 2-4   Marshall PREMIER
5-SS, G/90 +30. Two Sections: FIDE: FIDE Rated. Only open to players with a current published rating 2000+ (USCF or FIDE); NO exceptions. Limited to 30 players. $1,750 GTD: $1,000-500. U2300: $250. EF: $100; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $50 Mbr + service fee. ($5 service fee for in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) First 5 GMs Free. U2000: Limited to 40 players. ($1,000 b/40): $500-200; U1750: $150, U1500: $150. EF: $50; Non-MCC Mbr: Additional $25 Mbr fee. ($5 service fee for in-person reg hour before Rd. 1.) Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 5:30pm. Max two byes; request at entry. Register Online: www.marshallchessclub.org/register.

MAR. 3   TRM 123
Albany Comm CS, 65 Krank St., Albany 12202. Free. Preregister www.chesstrm.org. 4/SS, G/30 d5. Rd. 1 10:00.

MAR. 3, 10, 24, 31   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.

MAR. 4   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.