New Jersey
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.
Pennsylvania
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
See New York.
MAR. 10-11 Delaware State Open Chess Championship DELAWARE
See Grand Prix.
New York
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
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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
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