New Jersey
FEB. 4 Chess Mates Saturday Hectos Web Listing
FEB. 4 Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids Web Listing
FEB. 5 85th DOCA Scholastic Web Listing
FEB. 5 Children’s Chess - First Sunday Quads
3-RR, G/35 d0. NJ Children's Chess School, 862 DeGraw Ave., Newark, NJ 07104. Rds.: 3-4:15-5:30. EF: $20, free to members. Prizes: Trophies to ALL. Reg.: 2-2:50. Info: Arkady Geller [email protected], Website: kidschesscamp.com, 973-483-7927.
FEB. 5 Westfield Super Sunday 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: 10:00-10:30 a.m. Rounds: 10:35 a.m., 12:20 & 2:05 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan [email protected] or visit www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html
FEB. 5 Innovation Center 6th Annual Super Bowl Chess 2017 Web Listing
Pennsylvania
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY
Every Friday - LVCA 7 & 9pm Blitz Events Open/U1200 (BLZ)
8SS, G/5 d2. St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown, PA 18104. EF: $5, Prizes: Open and U1200, Minimum 50% Returned. 1st-70%, 2nd-30% AND will ADD PRIZES if 12 or more players per section, FREE Coffee For All Entrants. REG.: Ends 6:55pm, Cash on site only. RDS.:7 pm, then ASAP. On Site: 484-866-3045 or [email protected],http://www.lehighvalleychessclub.org/
North Penn Chess Club
Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA. See www.northpennchessclub.org for schedules & info or 215-699-8418.
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY
JAN. 6-MAR. 17 38th NPCC Winter Robin Web Listing
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY
FEB. 4 Kasparov Chess Foundation Presents 9th Annual Greater Mid-Atlantic Scholastic Chess Championships MARYLAND
See Maryland.
FEB. 4 W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads
Our 28th 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!
FEB. 4 2017 PA State Game/75 Championship
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 6
4SS, G/75 d5. O’Hara Student Center, Univ. of Pitt., 4024 O’Hara St., Pittsburgh PA 15213. 3 Sections, $$ (695G): Championship: EF: $30 by 1/27, $40 later. $200-100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50. Premier: U1600. EF: $25 by 1/27, $35 later. $90-60, U1400 $50, U1200 $40, U1000 $30; Trophies to Top 2, Top 2 U1400, Top 2 U1200, Top 2 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 U900. EF: $15 by 1/27, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, 1-3 U600. ALL: Teams of 4 to 7 combined from all sections, Trophies 1st-2nd schools, clubs. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg ends 9:30am. Rds: 10-1-4-7. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223, 412-908-0286.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 4-5 Greater Philadelphia Weekend Open
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20 (ENHANCED)
4SS, 40/90, SD/15;+30. Days Inn, 245 Easton Rd., Horsham, PA 19044. EF: $40 cash, GM/IM free. $$GTD: $400-200-100-50. Top U1800 $100-50. Reg.: ends 10:45am. Rds.: Sat/Sun 11:00-3:30 Max one bye, request at entry. ENT/INFO:www.keystonechessclub.org, 267-629-2162. HR: $69 or lower 215-674-2500 free parking/wifi.
FEB. 5 Main Line Chess and Games Super Sunday Quads
3 RR, Game/30 d5. Main Line Chess & Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20. $40 to first, $50 for 3-0 result. Reg.: 11:45- 12:15 p.m. Rounds: 12:25, 1:40, 2:55 P.M. Info: Bring a chess clock, [email protected], mainlinechessandgames.net, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.
New York
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
FEB. 3 2nd Annual Greater NY Scholastics Friday Night Blitz Booster! (BLZ)
4SS, G/5 d0, double-round, 8 games, NY Marriott At Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams St., Brooklyn (see Greater NY Scholastics: 2/4-5). EF: $30, parents, alumni & those with Greater NY Scholastics $20. Trophies: top 3, Top U1800, U1500/Unr. Reg. on-site 6-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-7:30-8-8:30 pm. Bye OK rd. 1. Blitz-rated, but higher of regular or blitz used for pairings, prizes. W.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 3-5 Marshall Weekend FIDE
5-SS, 40/90 SD/30 +30. FIDE Rated. ($600 b/25): $250-125. U2200: $125; U1900 $100. EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. GMs Free. Reg.: Ends 15 min before round start. Rds.: Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 12 & 5:30pm. Max 2 byes, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
FEB. 4 Bay Ridge, Brooklyn Scholastic Chess Tournament Web Listing
FEB. 4 Marshall Morning U1700 Action
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9am-10:15-11:30-12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
FEB. 4 TRM 113
Wood Rd ES, 100 Wood Rd., Ballston Spa 12020. 4SS, G30 d5. EF: Free. Pre-register required by 8:00 PM Thurs. Details www.chesstrm.org.
FEB. 4 AND/OR 5 Greater NY Scholastic - Parents & Friends Tournament!
2 separate tmts, each 4SS, G/30 d5. NY Marriott At Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams St., Brooklyn (see Greater NY Scholastics: 2/4-5). EF each day: $30, parents, alumni & those with Greater NY Scholastics $20. Trophies: top 3 each day. Reg. on-site until 20 min before game. Rds.: 12-1:15-2:30-3:45 pm. Limit 2 byes, commit by 1:30. W.
An American Classic!
A Heritage Event!
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
FEB. 4 OR 5 OR 4-5 Kasparov Chess Foundation presents the 51st Annual Greater NY Scholastic Championships - Since 1966, US Chess Longest-Running Scholastic!
NOTE IMPORTANT CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS YEARS! Beautiful hotel site: NY Marriott Hotel At Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams Street (near Borough Hall), Brooklyn, NY. Nearby subway stations: Jay Street Metrotech (A, C, F & R trains), Borough Hall (2, 3, 4 & 5 trains). Online entries at www.gnyscc.com: $60 thru 1/20/17, $70 1/21-1/30, $80 1/31-2/2. For details on mail or phone entries see www.gnyscc.com or www.chesscenter.cc. On-site entry fee: $100 the day before your game (starting 7 pm 2/3), $120 on day of event until 90 minutes before 1st game. In 14 sections! Each section has its own age, grade and rating requirements (Championship sections open to all who are under grade and age limits; unrated allowed all sections). The 5 Championship sections are each 2 days (High School Championship, Junior High Championship, Elementary Championship, Primary Championship and K1 Championship): 6-SS, G/60, d/10. Rounds: 10 am-1-4 pm Sat; 9 am-12-2:45 pm Sun. Awards ceremonies about 5:30 pm Sun. The 9 non-Championship sections are each 1-day, 5-SS, G/30, d5. Important Note: Playing on Saturday this year are: High School Under 1900, High School Under 1200, Elementary Under 1500, Elementary Under 1100, Elementary Under 700: 10 am-12-1:30-3-4:30 pm, Awards about 6 pm. Now playing on Sunday with earlier starting times are: Junior High Under 1300, Primary Under 1000, Primary Under 600 and K1 Under 400: 9-11 am-12:30-2-3:30 pm Sun. Awards about 5 pm. Both K-1 sections open to grade 1/below born after 2/5/09. All 3 Primary sections open to grades 3/below born after 2/5/07. All 4 Elementary sections open to grades 6/below born after 2/5/04. Both Junior High sections open to grades 9/below born after 2/5/01. All 3 High School sections open to grades 12/below born after 2/5/97. Trophies to top 15 in all Championship plus Elementary, Primary and K1 sections; top 10 in each High School and Junior High 1-day section, top 3 U1500 in High School U1900, Top 3 U900/Unr in High School U1200 and Junior High U1300; Top 3 U1300 in Elementary U1500; top 3 U900 in Elementary U1100; top 3 U800 in Primary U1000; top 3 Unr. in Elementary U700, Primary U600 and K1 U400. Trophies also to top 6 teams each section (top 4 scores from same school = team, all on team must attend same school: no combined teams, even if one school “feeds” another). Grade plaques: top 3 Kindergartners in each K1 section, top 3 scorers below 7th Grade in Junior High U1300, Top 3 below 9th grade in High School U1200 (you can win both plaque + trophy). All players scoring 4 or more (5 or more in Championship) who don't win a trophy receive a medal! Speed playoff for 5-0 or 6-0. Individual free entry prizes (each Championship section): Free entry to specified Continental Chess tournaments thru 1/20/18 to 1st, thru 10/10/17 to 2nd, thru 8/20 to 3rd, thru 6/15 to 4th. Individual free entry prizes (each non-Championship section): Free entry to specified Continental Chess tmts. thru 11/15/17 to 1st, thru 8/20 to 2nd, thru 6/15 to 3rd, thru 4/25 to 4th. Team free entry prizes: free entry to specified CCA tmts. thru 8/20/17 to 1st team, thru 6/15 to 2nd team each section! Free entries courtesy of Continental Chess and are valid for CCA tmts. with 100% unconditionally guaranteed prize funds. Free entries do not include NYS Scholastics in Saratoga. See www.chesscenter.cc or www.gnyscc.com or www.chesstour.com for complete details and restrictions. High School Mixed Doubles Bonus Prizes (best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all 3 High School sections after 5 rounds): free entry to specified CCA tmts. thru 8/20/17 to 1st team, thru 6/15 to 2nd, thru 4/15 to 3rd. Team average must be U2200; Mixed Doubles teammates may play in different sections and may attend different schools; teams must register on-site (no extra charge!) before rd. 3; teammate pairings avoided but possible. All: February 2017 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 1/30, $20 extra 2/2-2/3. $15 service charge for each player refund. TD reserves right to reassign sections for advance entries with incorrect or unclear registrations. Limit 2 byes (limit 3 in Championship), commit before rd. 3. HR $169, call 877-513-6305 or 718-246-7000 by 1/13 (rooms may sell out early), mention chess. Help with entries, parking, etc: www.gnyscc.com Questions: [email protected] or 347-201-2269, 917-691-1729 (leave message but email is better; on Feb 4-5 only call 718-246-7000.). Team rooms: [email protected]. Sets provided by Little House of Chess-- bring clocks! W. Info: www.gnyscc.com. To contact us by mail: Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. Note: US Chess Junior Grand Prix (Championship sections only).
FEB. 4, 11, 18, 25 Rochester Chess Center Saturday Tournaments!
3-SS, G/60 d5. Rochester CC, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. 585-442-2430. Prizes based on entries. EF: $15, RCC members $13. $2 less for HS and Pre-HS. Reg.: 1-1:45 pm. Rds.: 2-4-6. One bye available, request at entry. www.nychess.org. Also, Youth tournament, G/30 d5, every Saturday morning 10am-1pm, trophies and prizes. EF: $5.
FEB. 5 Marshall Morning Action! (4 Rounds)
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1800: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:15-11:30am-12:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.