New Jersey
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SEPT. 24 Toms River Chess Club “Limited”
This tournament will be held to award the prize of EF ($549) to the Millionaire Chess Tournament 3 (Oct 6-10, 2016, Atlantic City) made possible by the NJSCF. It will be held in association with the Ocean County College Chess Club at the college (1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ) in the new Student Center (2nd floor). 4-SS, G/45 d5 Two sections: Open and U1600. Prizes: (MCT3 EF) to U1600 only. 2nd $50, 3rd $40, 4th $30. Reg.: 9:15-9:55 a.m. Rounds: 10 -12 - 2 - 4. EF: $20 TRCC & OCC, non-members $30. Pre-registration contact Stephen Shoshin [email protected], 732-598-8125. Bring sets and clocks.
SEP. 24 FCA Saturday Knight G/30 Quads Web Listing
SEP. 24 Saturday Quads Web Listing
SEP. 24 GLEN ROCK SATURDAY QUADS Web Listing
SEP. 24 Chess Kings and Queens Saturday Cash Rapids Web Listing
SEPT. 25 Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Championship in 5 Sections
On-line entry: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments. SITE: BERGEN ACADEMY, 200 HACKENSACK AVE., HACKENSACK, NJ 07601. 4SS, EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 PTS OR MORE WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY! USCF Memb Req'd For Sections 3, 4 AND 5. Info: 201-287-0250 [email protected]. ADV EF (pmk by SEPT 21) $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 unr 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 unr 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. ENT: Make EF payable To: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W.
SEP. 25 DR DAVID OSTFELD MEMORIAL ICA CHAMPIONSHIP IN 5 SECTIONS On-line entry: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments Web Listing
SEP. 25 DR DAVID OSTFELD MEMORIAL ICA U1600 CHAMPIONSHIP On-line entry: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica_tournaments Web Listing
SEP. 25 DR DAVID OSTFELD MEMORIAL ICA OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Special Prize Best Performance U2000: Free entry (Sponsored by the NJSCF) to Millionaire Chess info: https://millionairechess.com Web Listing
SEP. 25 Chess Mates Sunday Night Quads Web Listing
SEPT. 25 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: 1:15-2:05 p.m. Rounds: 2:15, 4:00, 5:45 p.m. Information: email John Moldovan [email protected] or visit www.westfieldchessclub.com/Events.html
SEPT. 25 Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA U1600 Championship
On-line entry: https://ica.jumbula.com/#/ica-tournaments. Site: Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open To All Ages With Rating below 1600. 4SS, G/60 d5. Prize Fund ($$ b/25): 1st - 3rd $200, $150, $100, TU1400 $50, TU1200 $50, INFO 201-287 -250 or [email protected]. ADV EF (pmk by SEPT 21) $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. ENT: Make EF payable to: International Chess Academy. Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford, NJ 07646. INFO: www.icanj.net. W.
Pennsylvania
SEPT. 23-24 (FRI & SAT) 2016 U.S. Blind Chess Championship
US Chess & U.S. Braille Chess Association (USBCA) are sponsoring this US Chess National event. 4 SS or 4 RR (depends on # of players), G/135 d0. Holiday Inn Express Hotel (newly renovated), 5311 Campbells Run Road (near airport), Pittsburgh, PA 15277, (412) 788-8400. Free shuttle to/from airport. EF: Free. Reg.: Onsite - Thurs. Sept. 22: 6-8pm, Fri. Sept. 23: 9-9:30am. Rds.: Fri. Sept. 23: 10-4, Sat. Sept. 24: 9-3. Prize Fund: $1,400 GTD: 1st: $400, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $200, 4th: $100, $100-Best player U1400, $100- Class E (1000-1199), $100- Class F (800-999), $100-Upset Prize. NOTE: All players must be classified as Legally Blind and bring proof. You must also be a current member of US Chess for $18 a year. You can join US Chess at the event! HR: $130 night + tax; code: USB. Contact: Rick Varchetto, [email protected]. Phone: (h) 304-636-4034, (c) 304-614-4034 or Joan DuBois, [email protected], (c) 931-200-3412.
SEP. 24 MLC&G Fall Swiss Web Listing
SEPT. 25 Main Line Chess & Games Sunday Quads
3 RR, Game/60 d5. Main Line Chess and Games, 7 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301. EF: $20; $40 to first, $50 for 3-0 result. Reg.: 11:45-12:15 p.m. Rounds: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 p.m. Info: [email protected], mainlinechessandgames.com, Tom Bartell 610-240-8900.
New York
TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10
4-SS, G/25 d5. Open to 2000+ players. FIDE Rapid rated. $750 GTD: 250-150-100. Top U2400 125, Top U2300 100, Biggest upset $25. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $30. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.
SEP. 20 $160 September 20th Tuesday Night Blitz Web Listing
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
SEPT. 21, 28, OCT. 5, 12, 19, 26 Marshall Weekly Wednesdays
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: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Wed. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
SEPT. 22 Marshall Thursday Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($375 b/25): $150-100, U2200: $75, U1900: $50. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $25. GMs Free. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716, www.marshallchessclub.org.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
SEPT. 22, 29, OCT. 6, 13, 20, 27 Marshall Thursday Open
6-SS, G/90 +30. ($600 b/25): $250-150, U2100: $100. U1800: $100 EF: $60, MCC Mbrs $40. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7pm each Thurs. Limit two byes; request by rd. 4. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
SEPT. 23 Marshall U2200 Friday Night Action!
4-SS, G/25 d5. ($300 b/25): $150-75, U1900: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. Reg.: 6:15-6:45pm. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Max one bye, for round 1 or 4 only. Request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
SEPT. 23-25 OR 24-25 7th Annual Hartford Open CONNECTICUT
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SEPT. 24 Marshall Saturday G/60 (Open & U1700)
4-SS, G/55 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2300: $75, U2000: $75. U1700 ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1400: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 11:15-11:45am. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
SEP. 24 $120 September 17th Saturday Night Blitz Web Listing
SEPT. 25 Marshall Sunday G/45 (Open & U1500)
4-SS, G/40 d5. Two sections: Open: ($450 b/35): $175-125, U2100: $75, U1800: $75. U1500: ($325 b/25): $150-100, U1200: $75. EF: $40, MCC Mbrs $20. GMs Free. Reg.: 12:15-12:45pm. Rds.: 1-2:45-5:00-6:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
SEPT. 25 Marshall Scholastic Action! (3 Rounds)
3-SS, G/25 d5. Open to youth K-12. ($225 b/25): $100-50, U1000: $75. EF: $30, MCC Mbrs: $15. Reg.: 8:15-8:45am. Rds.: 9-10:10-11:20am. No byes. www.marshallchessclub.org. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
SEPT. 25 68th Binghamton Open
NEW ENTRY FEE - $5.00 - YES $5.00! 4SS, G/65 d5. Cordisco's Chess Center, 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901, (607) 772-8782. EF: $5.Two sections: Open & U1700. REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE. Schedule: Reg. on site 8:45-9:15AM. Rounds: 9:30-12Noon-2:30-4:45. Please bring clocks, none supplied.