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Features
16 2007 Tal Memorial Theoretical Side
Gata Kamsky Shows His
by IM Vladimir Barskiy
20 43rd American Open
Yermo's SWan SOng? by Jerry Hanken
the numbers were disappointing this year,
Though of the title.
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of Queens, Isle of Kings by Jerry Hanken
City Island.
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Kentucky's Kaidanov crowned at King's
28 Online Play
Dr. Steve Goldberg
A Brief History of the ICC by
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25 YearS and COunting by Michael Aigner
43 2007 NYA
Stanley Yang is National Youth Action K-12 Champ
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Going Ape by GM Andy soltis
12 Polgar's Pick
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14 Looks at Books
Tactically Toothless or a Gambitting Godsend?
by Jonathan Hilton
46 Solitaire Chess
Steady DeVelOPment iS StrOng CheSS by Bruce Pandolfini
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New York chess
C. K. Damrosch's "Sunday in the Park
with Maurice" (December 2007) was inter-
esting and surprising. The last couple of
times I'e been to the Central Park Chess
and Checker House the place was antisep-
tically clean and empty—no chess players.
When there are players, it can of course be
fun, but I haven't figured out when that is.
However, tucked away as it is in the
middle of the park, it is somewhat incon-
venient to get to, convenience being one
of the things that made the Washington
Square chess tables so attractive. What
is sad about the Greenwich Village site is
that it has become such a disreputable
location.
It used to be, and I remember it well, a
fabulous place to play chess, open and
active until the wee hours of morning,
with the Marshall Chess Club and the
Chess and Checker Club on 42nd Street
as rainy day alternatives. In the days
before readily available and cheap clocks,
when blitz was practically unknown, it
was possible to play a single game all
afternoon for the loss of a quarter against
the distinguished and talented Monsieur
Duval, who, while probably not a master,
lent a touch of class to our game in his
black Homburg hat.
The place has changed, and not for the
better. Why the hustlers, psychopaths
and drug dealers have been allowed to
take over this charming part of New York
is a mystery I'e tried to understand for
years. New York has taken care of several
of its problems in recent times, but edu-
cation and the chess tables of Washington
~ ~
Square seem to have eluded solutions.
—Alex Levy
via e-mail
Carlsbad
I have just received the latest issue of
Chess Life (December 2007). In the inter-
est of historical accuracy, the
anachronistic references to Carlsbad 1907
as a "Czechoslovakian" town in two
columns must be pointed out.
Of course the country of Czechoslova-
kia did not come into existence until 1918
and then was dissolved on January 1,
1993. At the time of the famous Carlsbad
(Karlsbad) tournaments of 1907 and
1911, Carlsbad was part of the Austro-
Hungarian Empire. Of course Carlsbad in
"Czechoslovakia" is valid for the other
two great Carlsbad tournaments in 1923
and 1929, but this is not the topic of the
columns. (In fact, a bit of background
Chess Life — February 2008
and history of these tournaments, organ-
izers, and the city itself for Chess Life
readers would have been very welcome
and interesting).
So, the Pandolfini line "This game is
from a happier, pre-WWI and WWII time
in the Czechoslovakian resort town of
Carlsbad in 1907" is historically inaccu-
rate.
More surprising is the introductory
sentence in Pal Benko's column; "The
top players of the day gathered 100 years
ago in the resort town of Carlsbad,
Czechoslovakia." There can be little doubt
that Grandmaster Benko, considering his
biography, knows better— assuming that
he wrote it, or was at least responsible for
it. In any case, an editor should have
caught this.
Not wanting to leave on a critical note,
I do want to write that Benko's.endgame
articles have always been for me the best
part of Chess Life since the heyday of
the 1970s.
—Ed Hamelrath
Dept. of History, Modern European History
University of Memphis
The references to Czechoslouakia there
.
added by the editor, and were not in the
originally submitted columns from Bruce
Pandolfini and GM Pal Benko.
Chess and life
The question of whether chess com-
pares to life is not new. Perhaps the best
explanation of how chess is not like life
was given by none other than world
champion Dr. Emanuel Lasker in his
Manual of Chess, where he wrote:
"On the Chess-board lies and hypocrisy
do not survive long. The creative combi-
nation lays bare the presumption of a
lie; the merciless fact, culminating in a
checkmate, contradicts the hypocrite.
Our little Chess is one of the sanctuaries,
where this principle of justice has occa-
sionally had to hide to gain sustenance
and a respite, after the army of medioc-
rities had driven it from the marketplace."
This difference between chess and life
is exactly what I like most about chess
and why I occasionally hide in it to gain
sustenance and rest from the real world.
As for life, unfortunately my business
partner is right when he explains that
life is more like backgammon, because "in
backgammon you only get paid off a per-
centage of the time for doing the right
thing." One can also add here that in
backgammon and life you can also get
"paid off'or doing the wrong thing.
Several rellg ons seek to h~onize the
observed reality that payouts do not com-
pletely and consistently correlate with
good and bad actions by suggesting that
there will be an ultimate balancing of
accounts. While I wait to see if they are
right, I will pass through life by applying
my chess-analysis skills to life problems
where possible, playing the percentages
like I do in backgammon and poker and,
above all, enjoying a good game of chess.
— Wayne R. Gradl, via e-mail
2008 U.S. Senior Open
Congratulations to Alina Markowski,
a wonderful lady and long-time promoter
and contributor to American chess. Alina
is 97 and in good health. She writes:
"Dear Don: I don't know if you know it,
but there is a traveling senior trophy. It
was presented in my name at a San Diego
senior tournament and had the names
engraved of all winners of the senior tour-
nament to date. Between tournaments it
was to be on display at the chess hall of
fame (at that time located in Washington,
D.C.)."
Does anyone know where this trophy
may be today? I would very much like to
update the engravings and present it at
the 2008 U.S. Senior Open with the intent
to put in on display at the hall of fame and
have it annually updated. Those of you
who may have known Alina, know that
she is well deserving of such an ongoing
honor!
Don Schultz, Past USCF President
Burt Hochberg
Thank you for running David Levy's
fine tribute to Burt (December 2007).
Besides being a gifted editor and a kind
and decent man, Burt was truly a pioneer
in bringing important games and theory
to us back when coverage of chess in the
United States was sparse. Many of us
owe much to him .
—Scott Knoke
via e-mail
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readers. Letters are subject to editing
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Stories From the 'l'renches
arter G. Woodson, the founder of
Black History Month, played chess
!Ew and was passionate about the
game. The celebration began as Black
History Day and grew from local scholas-
tic celebrations into a national holiday.
From Walt Harris, America's first black
master, to Maurice Ashley, her first black
grandmaster, the black chess player has
made an indelible impression upon the
royal game. Woodson would likely be
proud of and surprised by the cultural
diversity the country would embrace,
even in the chess world. While Woodson
never played chess seriously, it is told in
some corridors of privileged black society
that he was as fierce a competitor over the
board as he was in his life pursuits of doc-
umenting black achievement.
Chess has added color to the American
landscape. Let us look at three diverse
warriors of the game who are representa-
tive of those who have transcended their
social circumstances in their desire to
I
excel: Former Washington Redskins and
New York Giants NFL star LaVar Arring-
ton, who has a room in his spacious
house devoted to chess and chess litera-
ture. Master Chris Welcome, who spends
his time teaching chess at four schools in
the greater New York metro area. Gregory
Acholonu, who is a full-time teacher and
master-level player at the U.S. Chess
Center in Washington, D.C.
In 1977, the television mini-series Roots
gripped the country, influencing a gener-
ation of viewers, black and white. Many
proud black parents named their chil-
dren after some of the characters in the
story of Kunta Kinte (played by LeVar
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Burton) and his descendants. NFL defen- tion," Welcome opines.
sive god Arrington was named after Like Welcome, Gregory Acholonu
Burton in homage by his parents. earned the title of national master in
Arrington learned chess relatively late, 1982 and ten years later became a sen-
first taught by his father and an uncle. ior master. While his journey was more
His focus had been on football at the traditional, Acholonu says he was sur-
highest levels of the game. Since a late- rounded by bright lights: "There was Ken
2006 injury, Arrington says he has Clayton and Frank Street [America's sec-
spent time "Rehabilitating and brushing ond and third black chess masters]. I
up on my chess game. Some friends don' hung around very strong and up-and-
want to play me because they see this coming players like Vince Moore (who is
room and they get intimidated. Like they black), Stan Fink, Salvador Rosario,
are on the football field," he says jok- Richard Terry." When you have players
ingly— but somehow not smiling. like "Steve Odendahl, Richard Delaune,
That same kind of competitive spirit Eugene and John Meyer and Mark Gins-
was kindled in Christopher Samuel Wel- burg," Greg says, "it rubs off on you." He
come, a master since 1982 and one of the concludes, "Emory Tate was ... an influ-
original members of the legendary and ence tactically."
informal "Black Bear School of Chess" None of the players said that they ever
in the New York tri-state area. Welcome experienced any particular form of racial
says, "Our goal was to bring down prejudice. "Only the ones I caused myself,"
[George] Golden," a street-smart Brook- says Acholonu. "I wasted too much time
lynite. He describes the system of training not being disciplined. Maurice was the one
that was typical in the black chess-play- I saw who was disciplined."
ing community: "We did not have a lot of Last year, the chess world saw a jump
resources and access to masters. We had in the number of titled black chess play-
to feed off of each other to learn opening ers. Perhaps Acholonu sums up the
ideas, tactics and theory." perspective of others with "I am glad to see
Ernest Steve Colding, Willie Morrison, it. I am not fond of too much 'street'n
Alan Williams and other strong black chess because class is class no matter
masters came along to help speed that what color you are. Because my life has
process and indoctrination. It is the secret not been a picnic, I identify with struggling
source of power, strength and pride to make a success."
among black chess players in America. That struggle is also the source of inspi-
Many black chess masters, including ration for many chess players, wherever
Welcome (who coaches chess at four they are found. When you call the home
schools), have devoted their lives to teach- of the Chris Welcome family, you are
ing chess to youngsters. "Chess is a tool greeted with a polite "Praise the Lord," but
to help make sense of the world, to teach after that, be prepared to go into the
problem solving, patience and evalua- trenches. -Gregory S. Kearse
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2007 World
Championship
The world championship matches
of the 21st century have been very
close affairs, decided by a single
game. But the world championship
tournaments have tended to be dom-
inated by one player, and that was
the case in Mexico City last year
when Viswanathan Anand took clear
first place ahead of Vladimir Kram-
nik and Boris Gelfand. In each of
the following six positions from the
tournament you are asked to find the
fastest winning line of play. Usually
this will mean the forced win of a
decisive amount of material. This
month's quiz is a bit harder than
usual. For solutions, see Page 79.
by 7.... Bxc58. b4 Bd6 9. Bb2 dxc4 10.
Bxc4 b5 11. Bd3 Bb7 12. 0-0 0-0.
The strange thing is that when this
came into fashion Black either drew or
won. He almost never lost. For example,
13. Rcl Ne5! 14. Nxe5 Bxe5 favors him.
One game went 15. f4 Bc7 16. Qe2
Bb6 17. Rfdl Qe7 18. Khl Rac8 19. e4
Rfd8 20. Nbl? Rxcl 21. Rxcl Rxd3! 22.
Qxd3 Nxe4 23. Bd4 Qd6 24. Rdl Qd5!
and wins. (Black was the Alekhine broth-
ers, playing in consultation with another
Russian amateur.)
A similar situation arises when a differ-
ent pair of pawns is traded and you get
the following position, from the game that
made Alexander Beliavsky famous.
Beliavsky "comes of age"
Mikhail Tal
Alexander Beliavskg
Soviet Championship 1974
(see diagram top of next column)
In this next-to-last-round game, White
can play 14. Bc2, protecting the d-pawn
in preparation for 15. Ne5!. But he
rejected this. (Was he afraid of 14....
Bc7!?).
He played the immediate 14. Ne5? and
Black got a powerful initiative, 14....
Nxd4! 15. Bxh7+ Nxh7 16. Qxd4 Bc5!
17. Qd3 d4. He won the game and the
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Problem I. Problem III.
GM Alexander Morozevich GM Vladimir Kramnik
GM Peter Leko
GM Alexander Grischuk
White to play White to play
Problem II. Problem IV.
GM Alexander Grischuk GM Viswanathan Anand
GM Levon Aronian GM Alexander Morozevich
White to play White to play
After 13.... exd5
tournament following 18. Ne2 Re8 19.
Ng3 Qd5 20. Nf3 Ng5.
Games like that remind me of Aron
Nimzovich's explanation of why he confi-
dently played to win with either color:
"With white I have one tempo more. With
black I have one tempo less but that
allows me to exploit the first weakness of
the opponent— for example, l. e4."
Perhaps the most drawish of ape open-
ings are the Exchange variations of the
Slav and French Defenses. The former
runs 1. d4 d5 2 c4 c6 3. cxd5 cxd5 and
then 4. Nc3 Nc6 5. Nf3 Nf6 6. Bf4 Bf5 7.
e3 e6 8. Bb5 Bb4. Black can carry sym-
metry into the endgame after 9. 0-0 0-0
10. Bxc6 Bxc3! and then 11. Bxb7 Bxb2
12. Bxa8 Bxal 13. Qxal Qxa8 14. Rcl
Rc8 and so on. White can break symme-
try with 9. Ne5 since Black can't afford 9.
... Ne4? 10. Nxc6 Nxc3 11. Nxd8+!.
Problem V.
GM Vladimir Kramnik
GM Alexander Morozevich
1
White to play
Problem VI.
GM Levon Aronian
GM Alexander Grischuk
White to play
However, Black can switch to blackjack.
After 9.... 0-0! he offers a gambit (10.
Bxc6 bxc6 11. Nxc6 Bxc3+ 12. bxc3 Qd7
13. Ne5 Qb5, with good light-square play
for the pawn).
And if White rejects the gambit with 10.
0-0, he can get the worst of 10.... Nxe5
11. Bxe5 bxc3! 12. Bxc3 Ne4 13. Rcl
Rc8 in view of 14.... Nxc3 (or 14. Qb3
Nd2).
If White is desperate to break Slav sym-
metry, the move is 9. Qb3. More than
one Black ended up looking like a mon-
key after 9.... Qb6?? 10. Qxb4!.
Instead he can play 9.... 0-0 10. Bxc6
Bxc3+ 11. bxc3 bxc6 and then 12. 0-0
Qb6 13. Rfcl c5 14. c4 Rfc8 15. Be5 Be4
16. Nd2 Nd7.
witnessed a game that went this way
I
(William Martz-Gudmundur Sigurjons-
son, Ybbs 1968) and I couldn't believe my
eyes. White broke with 17. f3 since 17....
f6? 18. dxc5! dxc4 19. Qxc4 Qxc5? 20.
Qxe6+ loses.
The game went 17.... Bg6 18. cxd5
but White was suddenly worse after 18.
... Nxe5! 19. dxe5 exd5 in view of 20.
Qxd5?? Rd8. He eventually lost.
Some days you'e better off playing
blackjack—with a monkey. 8
This month on Chess Life Online:
Reports on the various U.S. Amateur
team events around the countrg and Hip
Hop chess in San Francisco.
Chess Life — February 2008
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By GM Susan Pol9ar with FM Paul Truon9
Karnskg has a well des-erved reputation for being a tenacious defender, but when
he has a positional advantage, then you better hold on to your hat!
first met Gata Kamsky at the New
I directed against this plan.
York Open event where he defected in
1989. We met many more times at vari-
ous tournaments around the world. In
those days Gata always traveled with his
dad, Rustam. A lot has changed since
then. Gata retired from chess in 1996
and many years later came back. Gata
grew into an independent educated young
man. He now travels either alone or with
his wife and son.
What is amazing is that he is back in
the world's elite, seriously in contention
for the world championship! As I write this
article, he has just defeated Alexey Shi-
rov to win the World Cup! Congratulations
to Gata! All of his fans were rooting for
him. He will now face Topalov next year
for the right to challenge the winner of the
Anand versus Kramnik World Champi-
onship match for the title. Many of his
fans will be rooting for him against
Top alov.
The following game is a good represen-
tation of Gata's style and how seemingly
effortless his wins are.
Queen's Indian Defense (E18)
GM Gata Kamsa (2718)
GM Evgeng Alekseev (2689)
European Club Championship Turkey
(7), 09.10.2007
1 ~ d4 Nf62. c4 e63. Nf3 b64. g3
One of the most popular responses
against the Queen's Indian Defense.
4.... Bb7
For many years this used to be the
main move but in the past couple of
decades 4.... Ba6 became the more often
seen line.
5. Bg2 Be7 6. 0-0 0-0 7. Nc3
White's main idea is to gain even more
control in the center and eventually
advance with e2-e4. Black's play is
12 Chess Life — February 2008
7. . Ne4 8. Bd2
~~
White is preparing for a trade on c3,
planning to recapture with the bishop.
8.... f5
After 12.... d6
13. Ne1
After the exchange of bishops on g2,
White's general plan is to advance the
e2 pawn to e4, trade it for Black's f5
After 8.... f5 pawn, leaving Black with a weakened
pawn on e6 on the then half-open e-file.
If Black trades the knight for the bishop
13. . Qe8
on d2, which would be certainly a logical ~ ~
move (following the general principle By protecting the e6-pawn, Black pre-
"trade knights for bishops"- when you vents any ideas of a discovery by c4-c5.
can), White would recapture with the The immediate discovery with 13. c5
queen and have a dominance in the cen- could have been met by 13.... Bd5.
ter with the upcoming e2-e4 or d4-d5
advances. 14. Bxe4
8.... Bf6 is another common choice. Another plan would be 14. f3 (with the
9. Qc2
idea of e2-e4) 14.... Bc6 (threatening
with the ... Bc6-a4 skewer) 15. Qc2 e5 16.
typical move (connecting the rooks),
A d5 Bd7 17. e4.
although in most games White proceeds
with the immediate 9. d5. 14. ~ .~ fxe4 15. Ng2 Nc6
9.... Bf6 10. Rad1 Nxc3 11. Bxc3
Unless Black stops it, White's next
move will be d4-d5.
11 ...
~ Be4
Keeping White busy for a moment ..
12. Qb3
More popular choices are 12. Qcl and
12. Qa4.
12. ~~ . d6 l
(see diagram top of next column) After 15.... Nc6
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 After the natural 15.... Nd7 White is weakened e6-square. 24.... Rxe6
clearly better after 16. Qc2 d5 (16.... 21 ~ ~ ~ ~ Re7 A desperation sacrifice ...
Qg6 17. Qa4 Rf7 18. Qc6) 17. cxd5 exd5
18. Bb4. After 21.... e3, White would not trade 25. dxe6 Qxe6 26. Qd3 Be5 27. Qf3
Now that the opening phase of the game but instead ignore it and continue with Threatening checkmate with 28. Qf8.
is over, next comes the hard part: pick- 22. Ne6 with a dominating position.
ing the right planl All the pieces on both 27.... h6 28. Qfs+ Khj
22. f3
sides are developed. Therefore, usually the
next step is "open the position". But
where? I feel that this is the area in chess,
where grandmasters often excel com-
pared to masters or international masters.
16. d5
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It was important to isolate Black's e4-

pawn from any potential pawn defense (...
cl6-cl5).
16.... Na5
Atrade by 16.... exd5 17. cxd5 would
only help White's case as the c7-pawn After 28.... Kh7
After 22. f3
would become a target on the half open
29. Rf7 Qg6
file. After the direct 22. Ne6 Black could
h d d th 22 c6 under If 29 Rx 4 Wh te has a cute combi
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By Jonathan Hilton
re you worried that ... open-
ings might not be sound? Get
over it! ... [Ojur chess sins can
mean wins!" trumpets Nigel Davies'wo-
book Gambiteer series, which provides a
"hard-hitting chess repertoire" for club
players. "Cheeky" language usually sig-
nals poor analysis, so, fortified with a
cup of hot cocoa and the 17th edition of
Modern Chess Openings (MCO), I settled
at my desk for some refreshing gambit-
busting.
I quickly unearthed strong lines against
the Sicilian Wing Gambit and the Danish
Gambit, two openings covered in the first
70 pages of Gambiteer I. These openings
don't pull their weight at the master level.
To disguise this fact, the author "tucks
away" Black's best moves, burying them
in analysis. The most blatant example of
this occurs in Davies'nalysis of the Dan-
ish. After 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3, a
strong line is 3.... Qe7!, a possibility
readers are likely to miss because it is hid-
den in note 'c'o Black's third move of a
game in the back of the chapter. After 4.
cxd4 Qxe4+ 5. Be3 Bb4+ 6. Nc3 Nf6 7. Nf3
Nd5 8. Qd2 Nxe3 9. fxe3 Qe7 10. Bd3 d5
11. 0-0, MCO-17 gives 11.... f5 12. a3
Bxc3 13. bxc3 0-0 with advantage to
Black. Davies gives 11.... Bxc3? 12. bxc3,
with advantage to White.
Why Davies gives nothing against a
recommendation in MCO is inexcusable,
but strangely, no standard authority on
chess openings is cited in his bibliogra-
phy. This habit of "tucking away" Black's
best moves recurs frequently through-
out Gambiteer I, and happens in a
surprising number of ways. Sometimes
Davies gives Black's equalizing line in a
note to a game and assures readers that
his "personal preference" would be for
White, though "practical tests" are
required. Other times, Davies lists Black's
strongest but emphasizes that the text
isn't bad, steering readers back towards
the flashier lines he presents.
Another tactic Davies employs to inflate
his repertoire's credibility is to substi-
tute blitz games for real analysis.
Addressing Black's safest option against
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the Sicilian Wing Gambit, l. e4 c5 2. b4
b6, Davies provides a game he won on the
Internet against the mysterious oppo-
nent "IBA." The truth is that 2.... b6 is
known as a safe way to decline the gam-
bit with equality, as 3. Nf3 Bb7 4. bxc5
Bxe4 5. Nc3 Bb7 6. cxb6 axb6 leaves
Black with two center pawns and a solid
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game. Davies prefers to focus on his flashy
blitz win, in which "IBA" loses his queen
on move 15.
Masters are likely to know these sim-
ple lines. But is the repertoire a
gambitting godsend for club players? Two
questions must be asked. First, does the
book make the themes of an opening
accessible to non-masters? For instance,
Jonathon Rowson's thematic layout
turned his database-heavy Understand-
ing the Griinfeld into a masterpiece.
nfortunately, both Gambiteer I and II
are variation-heavy and explanation-light.
Not even thematic sacrifices are empha-
sized. Second, how does the book use
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computer analysis? The Gambiteer series
is part p f the latest wave of computer-
ed opening manuals to hit the shelves.
ese trendy books are a step up from the
sp-called "database dumps" of yesterday
and charac teris tically blend human
insight, database research, and computer
analysis. One dominating characteristic
pf GambiteerI and II, however, is the lack
pf distinction between computer and
human analysis. Readers are left to won-
der whether the author's comments are
genuine grandmaster insights or merely
thinly-veiled attempts to put a human
face on computer analysis. Many of his
lines smell of Fritz, but Davies rarely
cites computers, instead writing in his
bibliography that "Extensive use was
made pf Shredder 8 and Fritz 9." Masters
will rely on their own positional judg-
ment, but club players will be frustrated
by Davies'Fritzed" evaluations.
Thus, these books are not really
designed for club players. If you are rated
below 2000, a few solid tactics books, a
collection of Tal games, and a copy of
MCO-1 7 will make you a far greater gam-
biteer than Davies'ooks could. If you are
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an expert or master doing research on a
particular line, however, you may find
the books a useful aide in your studies.
Some chapters of Gambiteer I, particularly
Chapter 3 on the French Wing Gambit
and Chapter 6 on the a3 Austrian against
the Pire, provide helpful analysis of emerg-
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By IM Vladimir Barskiy
or the second year in a row
the Tal Memorial, a FIDE
category 20 tournament with
a classic time control and a
blitz competition with the
status of World Champi-
onship, was held in Moscow. The prize
fund for both tournaments was the
same—$ 100,000 each. For the first time
an American grandmaster took part in
both tournaments: Gata Kamsky.
Former World Champion Vladimir
Kramnik confidently won the super tour-
nament, scoring four wins and five draws.
The gap separating him from runner-up
Alexey Shirov was one-and-a-half points.
Kramnik strictly adhered to his self-
established schedule: a win with white,
a draw with black. And no one, with the
exception of Magnus Carlsen who had
drawn his game against Kramnikut the
beginning of the competition as black,
could interfere with this healthy
pedantry.
Kramnik's first two wins against Peter
Leko and Shirov were achieved in a calm,
even phlegmatic-looking Catalan opening.
Both games featured the same sequence
of events: White's tiny advantage in the
opening (which seemed constantly on
the brink of vanishing—but never didj,
then queen exchange, complicated
endgame, Black micro-inaccuracy, fol-
lowed by another Black micro-inaccuracy.
Kramnik's advantage had already become
menacing as his passed pawns seem
unstoppable in their eagerness to queen.
16 Chess Life — February 2008
REpRp.SENT,-jD,I,THE UP~S@ON THE: WORL'iD STAGE',-;
AY~ F,OR; THE",W.ORLD'UP..THE'~FOLLOWING MONTH.
Micro inaccuaracy to macro min
GM Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE 2785, RUS)
GM Peter Leko (FIDE 2755, HUN)
Tal Memorial (3), Moscow
White to play
60. Rb8 looks obvious, but then 60....
Nxa71, and Black is quite OK. So, how to
queen at least one passed pawn? All of a
sudden it turns out that Kramnik has had
in mind quite another way to convert his
pawns into the point:
60. aS=Q.'RxaS 61. cS=Q+! KxcS 62. Kxc6,
Black resigned.
As a sculptor with his chisel, Kramnik
has cut off everything unnecessary from
a marble block, and here we have the
Philidor position in its pure form! The
bishop would retreat on c5 and protect the
white king against being checked from
the rear, and the black king will not be able
to escape the mating net. Leko resigned.
Shirov had lost in the very same way,
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and after that Kramnik's black-side oppo-
nents began avoiding the Catalan like
the plague. Thus, young Russian player
Evgeny Alekseev chose the risky enough,
but at least "merry" Benoni Defense, but
got nothing to be merry about for his
troubles. Kramnik had once again sur-
prised his opponent in the opening, and
as early as on the eighth move Black
faced an unpleasant choice between head-
ing for great complications that had
certainly been analyzed by Kramnik thor-
oughly at home and resigning himself to
a worse endgame. Alekseev had chosen
the second alternative, but, being upset
with this turn of events, was inaccurate
and soon was under attack.
An unpleasant choice
GM Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE 2785, RUS)
GM Evgeny Alekseev (FIDE 271 6, RUS)
Tal Memorial, Moscow (6)
White to play
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The rook attacks the d6-pawn, but lot, but his blunders reduced all his efforts
White has no intention of defending it. almost to naught. Here is a typical episode
from the first round. After a subtly played
23. Rc7! Rxd6 24. Rd1 Kh8 opening Kamsky got a healthy extra
There is a threat of a blow on f7 with pawn, but then overlooked an elementary "rs
-ar
check, netting the Exchange, and in case tactical blow.
of 24.... Rb6 the simplest way is 25.
Rxd7 Kh8 26. Bxf7 Rf8 27. Bb3 Nxb2 Blunder one
28. Rld4 with attack. GM Gata Kamsky (FIDE 2714, USA) JIL ',, 8, - e II

25. Nf5 Rb6 26. Bxf7 Nxb2 GM Boris Gelfand (FIDE 2736, ISR)
Tal Memorial, Moscow (1)
More stubborn is 26.... Rfa. Now White
doubles his rooks along the seventh rank
with a decisive effect. As for Black, all he
has to offer in answer are some checks.
27. Rdxd7 Re1+ 28. Kg2 Bf1+ 29. Kf3 Be2+
30. Kf4 Rb8 31. Bc4!, Black resigned.
A final blow, after which Black is mated
no later than on move 35.

In the eighth round it was Shakhriyar

Mamedyarov, a player from Baku, who
had to try and hold in check Kramnik's
white-side pressure. The Azeri GM solved I~

White to play
the Catalan problem in a capital way by
answering to 1. d4 with 1.... g6 and play-
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Defense. Kramnik, being in a very aggres- agreed
sive mood, proved that he is able to carry A better continuation could be 27. Qa3
out a direct attack on the king with no Bb5 28. d6.
less success than when winning a subtle,
.'t,
lengthy endgame. The final position of And here is another blunder for you. I4~
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GM Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE 2785, RUS) GM Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE 2785, RUS)
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42. Ne5!, Black resigned.
had scored many brilliant victories dur-
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for a fight in every game, his play was orig- Surprise, surprise! White has to con- I'

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 happens, he gains some activity instead.
Kramnik soon contented himself with
accomplishing a minimal task of easily
leveling the position with Black.
15. Ba2 exd5 16. Nf4 Bb7 17. Re1 g6 18. b4
Bg5 19. Qg4 Nf5 20. Rcd1 d4, Draw agreed.
This is how the game could have con-
tinued: 21. Ne4 Bxe4 22. Rxe4 Kh8 (worse
is 22.... a5 because of 23. Bxf7+! M& 24.
Ne6 h5 25. Qxg5 Qxg5 26. Nxg5 Rfa7
27. h3) 23. Bbl (now 23. Bxf7? is utterly
bad due to the intermediate 23.... Bxf4)
23.... h5 etc. with a tense enough posi-
tion.
And this next episode was particularly
vexing for Gata.
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GM Gata Kamsky (FIDE 2714, USA)
GM Dmitry Jakoven.ko (FIDE 2710, RUS)
Tal Memorial, Moscow (6)
White to play
Having played a subtle Ruy Lopez,
Kamsky has achieved a serious advantage
and now tries to increase it via a combi-
nation.
31 Raxb4!
~ axb4 32. d6
tempting move, although 32. Nxe5
A but after 11.... Nh5 12. Nf3 Bxf3 13.
Ne8 33. Rxb4 Nd6 34. Bd3 also looks
good.
32.. . Rd7 33. Rxb4?!
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Better is 33. Nxe5 Rxd6 34. Bxf7+ Kh8
35. Rxb7 Rxd2 36. Rxb4.
33. ~ .. Ra7 34. Rb6 Ne8 35. Bxf7+?
This was a serious mistake, after which
the advantage changes hands. Correct
is 35. Nxe5 Rxd6 36. Bxf7+ Kfs 37. Rb2
with a slightly better position for White.
35... Rxf7 36. Nxe5 Nxd6 37. Rxd6 Ra1+ 38.
~ White missing a drawing chance.
Kh2 Rxf2, White resigned on move 90.
Gata had to be very upset with this
turn of events. He failed to show his usual
defensive tenacity and lost the game on
move 90.
Gata's overstepping the time limit on
the 29th move of his game against Shirov
18 Chess Life — February 2008
also testifies to the fact that play did not
come easily to him in this event. But still
he managed one fine victory and a prize
for the most interesting theoretical nov-
elty of the tournament for it.
Slav Defense (D1S)
GM Shakriyar Mamedyarov
(FIDE 2752, AZE)
GM Gata Kamsky (FIDE 2714, USA)
Tal Memorial, Moscow (7)
1.d4 d52. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf64. Nf3 a65. c5
Bf5 6. Bf4 Nbd7 7. e3 g68. h3 Bg79. Be2
9. Be4!?
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Kamsky's novelty. Black wants to
exchange his limited-mobility bishop for
the knight, and then carry out the under-
mining e7-e5.
After 9. Be2
10. Nh4
Hampering his opponent's plan. Kam-
sky uses tactical means to get in his idea.
10. .~ e5! 11. Bg3
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Some days earlier Alekseev in his game
against Kamsky had played 11. dxe5,
Bxf3 Nxf4 14. exf4 Nxc5 15. 0-0 0-0 Black
achieved adequate counterplay.
11.... exd4 12. exd4 0-0 13. f3 Bf5 14. Nxf5
gxf5
After 14.... gxf5
At recent Moscowtournaments a fun
tradition has arisen: after the game the
grandmasters come to press center and
analyze it for journalists. So we have an
opportunity tp refer to the "original." This
is what Kamsky said about this position:
"White exchanges his bad knight for a
bishpp and doubles Black's pawns. Such
a change of position is in White's favor.
But the position is closed. Black knights
have their good squares, and White's d4-
pawn is a potential weakness. I mean,
doubled pawns on the f-file are not the
only factor in this position. I think Black
has normal play here."
15. Qd2 Nh5 16. Bf2 f4 17. 0-0-0 Re8 18.
Rhe1 Nf8 19. Bd3 Qf6 20 Na4 ~
Kamsky recommended 20. Qc2! pre-
venting the black knight from getting to
the e6-square.
20.... Ne6 21. Bc2 Ng3 22. Qd3 Qh6 23. Nc3
White has to admit his mistake: he has
just lost two tempi
23. .. Re7 24. b4 Rae8 25. a4 a5! 26. b5 Qg6
~
27. Qd2 Qf6 28. Ne2
On 28. Kb2, the move made in the
game, 28.... Nxc5!?, is possible, with
unclear complications.
28.... Nxc5?!
In IM Max Notkin's (Chess Today) opin-
ion, stronger is this reckless move: 28....
Nxe2+ 29. Rxe2 Nxd4 30. Bxd4 (but not
30. Rxe7?? Ne2+! 31. Qxe2 Qb2+ 32. Kd2
Qc3+ 33. Kcl Qa3+ 34. Kd2 Bc3+ 35.
Kd3 Bb2+ 36. Kd2 Qc3 mate) 30.... Rxe2
31. Bxf6 Rxd2 32. Kxd2 Bxf6 33. bxc6
bxc6 34. Rb 1 —Black has an extra pawn,
but White will most probably draw.
29. Nxf4 Rxe1 30. Rxe1 Rxe1+ 31. Bxe1
Black faces problems after the unex-
pected capture 31. Qxel! For example: 31.
... Qxf4+ (31.... Bh6!? 32. Kb 1!) 32. Be3
Qd6 33. dxc5 Qe5 34. Kdl! with an
advantage (Notkin).
31.... Nf1 32. Nhs
Kamsky: 'The idea was: 32.... Nxd2 33.
Nxf6+. I have time to give check on b3 and
win. And then suddenly I see that he
would be the first to give check on f6! I
had to think it over. I didn't want to take
the pawn: 32.... Qxd4 33. Qxd4 Bxd4 34.
bxc6 bxc6 35. Bxa5. White has the bishop
pair and a distant passed pawn in
endgame. I can only lose."
The remainder of the game was played
under severe mutual time pressure, with
32.. . Qe7 33. Qxa5! b6 34. Qa8+ Bf8 35. Bc3
~
Ne6 36. Qxc6?! Qg5+ 37. Kb1 Qxh5 38. a5
Qg5 39. a6?
White escapes after 39. axb6! Nd2+ 40.
Bxd2 Qxd2 41. b7 Nxd4 42. Qc7! Qel+
43. Kb2 Nxb5 44. b8=Q Nxc7 45. Qxc7.
39. ~ .. Nd2+ 40. Ka2
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with us in the Leningrad Zhdanov
Palace of Pioneers. He had read a lec-
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on the board, sit down and play. They
like me in the USA and believe in me as
much as before. And, by the way, this
is in part one of the reasons for my
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here are not a lot of chess tourna-
mkkl'ml then President of the Santa
Al Bisno, crowned World Cup winner, GM Gata
ments which can claim the longevity Monica Bay Chess Club, is credited with Kamsky (he was only 17 when he held the
of the American Open— the count it's first incarnation in 1965 at the beau- title), as well as GM Larry Christiansen,
now stands at 43. Of course the U.S. tiful Miramar Hotel on the azure Pacific GM Varuzhan Akobian and GMs Pavel
Open, now in its second century, comes Ocean coast. Al deserves credit, but the Blatny and his great rival, the late, much
to mind — and there is that venerated, legendary original executive director of missed Ed Gufeld. GM-without-portfolio,
ancient New York State Championship the USCF, Ed Edmondson, saw the poten- the redoubtable Los Angeles Times chess
which, I believe, was founded by Peter tial and encouraged the foundation of columnist Jack Peters (he was the world'
Stuyvesant sometime in the 10th cen- the event. Both Al and Ed are long gone strongest IM when he missed his final
tury A.D. or so. now, 43 years after "The King of the Swiss GM norm in a two-pawns-ahead ending
Kidding aside, there may be some other Tournaments," the great GM Pal Benko, at the World Open in 1978, and decided
chess tournaments which have run pocketed the first prize of 8800, a hand- to raise a family instead of further pursu-
longer. I know for a fact that my friend some sum in those days. ing the GM title) was twice an American
Glen Buckendorf won the Idaho Champi- A list of the winners reads like a litany Open champion. And how could I leave
onship at least twice and fifty years apart! of great and not so great American play- out GM Max Dlugy, a famous player and
But as a recognized American Heritage ers of the last half decade: GMs Walter chess politician!
and American Classic event, the Ameri- Browne, Yasser Seirawan, Robert Byrne, The late, much beloved Igor Ivanov and
can Open is a rarity. Jim Tarjan, Peter Biyiasis, the newly one of the true gentlemen of chess, IM

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for now I ~vould have to sacr that'anyone
visiting Southern California should" not
Robert Strauss both won multiple times. book" in the April 2007 Chess Life will give miss a trip to the ChessPalace.
And did you ever hear of Dr. John Pike? you all the names of anyone who tied for Amorig the large array of books and
I thought not. How about Jimmy Lazzos, first or won outright. equipment, the ChessPalace will have a~
Ray Martin and Chris Ramayrat? But All this being said, this year's edition, "number of the MonRoi sco're-keeping
there they are, all in the American Open held November 22-25 in Los Angeles, was &"
devices and will explain their use.
pantheon. (I did not mean for this to be a disappointment to organizer, chief direc- At the ChessPalace,th'ere has been an
a definitive list, but we should add Dr. tor, and USCF executive board member emphasis on youth chess. They host tour-
Anthony Saidy, IM and prolific author- Randy Hough. Though still the largest
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naments for youngsters as well as provide

as well as superb lecturer— IM Jeremy turnout on the west coast with 203 play- instruction.
Silman, and GMs Joel Benjamin and the ers in the main event, this was a far cry For many years, Jay Blem of National
gentle Nick de Firmian. IM Larry Rem- from the peak of 542 in 1977. It's hard to Chess and Games provided equipment
linger, the man whose successful pursuit tell why. We offered the equally second sales'at the American Open., He has been
of the IM title in his 50s thrilled us as we
followed his quest in Chess Life, is also a
past winner.)
largest guaranteed prizes on the West
Coast, as well as all the expected ameni-
ties. We will have the event again next year
'elpful
arid cooperative with the Chess-
"Palace on, the transition.
To torture, the old cliche, "the family
I must also mention the now 83-year- if we can find some backers, which I feel that plays'[chess) together stays together" ! '-,

old Carl Pilnick, who personally kept your confident we will. And we will try harder = J.H.
reporter off the list in 1971! The "Year- to make it an economic success while

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 pretty well, having done a nearly five-
page interview with him in 1996 at the
U.S. Open in Alexandria, Virginia,
which appeared in the November 1996
Chess Life.
This time I didn't take my tape
recorder and we just sat at the elegant
and comfortable lounge at the Renais-
sance and simply had a nice
conversation. I reminded Alex of the
1996 interview and he laughed his full,
hearty laugh. He intoned, "I don't know
if you remember that we did that inter-
view after the 10th of 12 rounds. I was
leading the tournament by a full point
at the time and I had just won the
World Open for two years in a row. My
FIDE rating was over 2600 by then.
After that interview, I lost my last two
games! But I still just barely won the
tournament! I will never again give an
interview during a tournament! So now
it's OK."
I did then remind him of my predic-
tion that after he took me apart like an
overcooked chicken in the first round
of this year's event, he was sure to win
the title, due to "Hanken's Law." (Who-
ever beats Hanken in round one, wins
the tournament.) Later on, after the
seventh round he had made four draws
in a row and he remarked to me "How
can I win, I can't make anything but
draws!"
"Not to worry," I said. "No one else is
winning much either." He faced FM
Alexandre Kretchetov in the last round
and indeed, did win.
Yermo grew quite pensive after that
first couple of laughs. I remarked that
I assumed he had some kind of con-
tract in South Dakota. "No," he said,
"none at all."
"What do you intend to do?" I asked.
"Maybe I will just get a job," he said.
"Surely you will get a chess teaching
job," I offered.
"Maybe, but I wouldn't mind doing
something completely out of chess.
Look, Jerry, I love the game and always
will. I have given a lot of my life to
chess, but now we have two young chil-
dren to raise and Camilla is getting
her teaching credentials. I am 49 years
old now, and I need to put life in per-
spective."
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Isaid, "Come on Alex, you won't even in eight years, did something none of us
be eligible to play in the Senior Open can remember ever happening before in
until next year. You have a lot of good any section. He went 8-0 and finished a
chess left in you!" full two points ahead of second place!
He smiled but somewhat ruefully, I We had our first tie in the 35-player
fear. under 1400 section. Christian Garcia,
Yermo is a man of great honor. I have Clifton Lowe, and Daniel Benjamin all
heard lots of stories about eastern came home with six and two.
European players involved in some In the traditional American Open
impropriety or other. There has never Quick, a five-round, double-round affair,
been even a hint or whisper about former main event winner and previous
Yermo. "I told Randy I would play and champion IM Andranik Matikozyan, who
he put my picture on the flyer. We had could not play in the big one this year,
originally intended to leave about the beat out Edison Ruge twice in round four.
15th of November. Randy was nice and Michael Aigner was one of the few who
understanding and readily offered to crossed the mountains from Northern
release me from my commitment, but California. He had a simply wretched
I said I would play and so I did. Even main event, but salvaged something by
if I had not won, it gives a kind of clo- scoring a perfect 5-0 for a full-point vic-
sure and finality to our leaving tory in the 27-player Sunday Action
California where my son was born. I am Swiss. Good for you Mike, you are a man
not saying I won't play anymore. Maybe who does not stay down long!
I will come down to Chicago in May, It'
not that far, really, but I have a new
attitude toward the game." I really do Joyce Jillson Memorial Prizes
hope to see Alex there and in other The family of the late Joyce Jillson, an
chess events in the future. enthusiastic tournament player and
The 5'/~'s (the aforementioned Enrico astrologer for the Los Angeles Times,
and Melikset, Vinay, FM Eugene Yanayt- donated several special prizes in her mem-
a fine young promising player— and ory. Kretchetov of Irvine earned both the
Enrico's stepson John Daniel Bryant), brilliancy prize (Kretchetov-Robby Adam-
are all darn good players. But this Amer- son) and best positional game honors
ican Open belonged to the Yerminator! (Kretchetov-Eric Hansen), worth 8100
There were 38 who played in the Open each. Here is the Hansen game which
section, but it was tough. There were won the 8100 best positional prize.
only 11 plus scores, and 22 of the Open I heartily concur.
participants had master ratings. The
Under 2200 section had a very puzzling
turnout of 27. We will probably go back King's Indian,
to the combined Open and Under 2200 Classical Variation (E92)
next year, when we always get near 100 FM Alexandre Kretchetou (2373)
combined. I just can't figure out why. Eric Hansen (2105)
The clear winner of that section was American Open 2007 (6)
undefeated Derek Tan, who drew with
the number two and four finishers. The White plays with depth and under-
Under 2000 section did a little better standing and Black puts up a pretty good
with 43 players and was won by Ben- fight with an interesting Exchange sacri-
fice. This is a game that may prove to have
jamin Marmont, who yielded only a single
draw and outdistanced his closest rival by some real benefit for the reader after
some serious study. There is an eerie
a whole point and a halO
The Under 1800s had 39 and another resemblance to the last-round upset Carl
Boor played over IM Ben Finegold (see
clear winner by a whole point at 7-1,
Robert Xue. But the real shocker came in page 41 this issue). Hansen, a high expert,
put up a better fight!
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ware engineer Roxas Acosta, 28, who 1. Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. d4
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Kentucky 's Kaidanou was born in Cincinnati, Ohio some 73
years ago, graduated from high school
cromned at King' there, and matriculated at the "good"
Miami University, some 30 miles from
Island; Master Carl the city. Because of these facts (I left for
the California "badlands" in 1960 and
Boor finds himself never regretted the move), a return to
the city of my birth always feels like com-
in rarified company ing home.
By Jerry Hanken Cincinnati has long been known as
"The Queen City." It is strategically located
on the great Ohio—one of the main trib-
utaries of the mighty Mississippi River-
and flows through seven states, which
made it the center of commerce in early
western days.
But this is supposed to be a report on
a chess tournament, not a lesson in geog-
raphy, right? Yes, but the point is that the
city is ideally located to host a significant
chess event by drawing from many states.
Some 15 miles north of the city lies
the town of Mason— for practical pur-
poses, a suburb of the city. In Mason,
there is an amusement park and resort
known as King's Island. November is a
cold month in southern Ohio and few
would want to ride the roller coasters
then, so it is an ideal time for other uses.
Sixteen years ago Bill Goichberg saw the
great drawing potential of this location
and founded the King's Island Open.
In 2006 the event drew a little less
than 300, but this past November 9-11,
the 2007 event had 50 more players. This
was probably a result of better promotion
and a staggered class prize system. The
U2100, U1900, U1700, etc. prize struc-
ture was a novelty. The Continental Chess
Association (CCA) has been experiment-
ing with varying the format for about a
year now with moderate success. There
was also a special trophy section for the
U1000 and Unrated section, where 36
played, including a smattering of adults.
In the end, there were 20 states repre-
sented in this throng. (Even the
bookseller, Thad Rogers of American
Chess Promotions, who had an unusually
fine display, came with his wife Jan all the
way from Georgia!)
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My only objection to the structure of the
tournament (which has two schedules,
two days or three days), is that it is too
short at five rounds to have a truly deci-
sive winner. But this format has worked
for 16 years, so who am I to question?
I wanted to create a little suspense so
I haven't mentioned any names yet. There
were 40 playing in the open and you will
read soon enough about the titled lumi-
naries. But first, this story.
To get to the Queen City by air you
must use the Greater Cincinnati airport
which is actually 15 miles into northern
Kentucky. I was only dimly aware that at
least one grandmaster, Alexander Goldin,
a former World Open champion, (he
scored a remarkable 8-1 in 1998) lived in
Kentucky, but had been inactive as'of
late. Of course there was another grand-
master whom we all well know, 'whom I
have dubbed "The New Kentucky Lion."
(Jackson Whipps Showalter of a century
ago was the original.)
As I made my way to my special board
in the back of the hall for round one of the
three-day schedule, (my old age and the
demands coming with it giving me this
permanent placement through the kind-
ness of the staff), Mike Anders, an
assistant TD, approached me almost
sheepishly and said. "We are sorry Jerry,
you can't sit here." With my puzzled look,
he quickly said, "You are on Board One
and we can't ask Gregory Kaidanov to
play way back here." Only now did I recall
that the great Kaidanov might be here. I
don't recall his ever playing King's Island
before but I can't rely on my memory.
these days.
My first question, (as if it matteredl),
was "Do I have white?" "No, sorry Jerry,"
intoned Mike, his voice dripping with
pity. "Well," I thought, "lucky Gregory!"
There is a strange and well documented
history that those who play the "Old
Geezer in the first round are odds on to
win the whole shooting match. As I strug-
gled to get up the two stairs to the top
board, I wondered how he was going to
beat me and if I could put up a credible
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fight. It turns out I "sorta" did, but I will
let the reader judge for himself. The game
does have some interesting points. As it
turned out, of Greg's three wins, I have
only this and his win over my friend IM
Ben Finegold. I don't want to beat up on
Ben, who is of accepted grandmaster
strength and who has had to go through
some tough times lately. You will see
Ben's loss to co-winner Carl Boor later.
In any case, here is the Kaidanov-Han-
ken game annotated entirely by your
reporter, as Greg was too tired for a post-
mortem after an afternoon of driving from
Lexington.
Schmid Benoni (A43)
GM Gregory Kaidanou (2693)
Jerry Hanken (2200)
King's Island Open (1)
Asstruggled to the front of the tour-
I still plays actively but doesn't much like
nament hall and up the two steps to the
stage, I thought "what can I play to look
respectable. Certainly not my Czech
Benoni." I did hold Yermo to a draw at
Foxwoods last year with a modern Benoni
so the "Son of sorrow" it will be!
1. d4 c5 2. d5 g6 3. e4 Bg7 4. Nc3 a6 5. a4 d6
6. Be2
Gregory knows, as do all good players,
that allowing ... Bg4, eliminating the pos-
sibility of the white knight appearing on
c4 at some later date, would make Black
a happy camper.
6. ~~ . e6 7. Nf3 exd5 8. Nxd5
like it a lot more if White captures with
I Better would have been ... Qa7 but
the pawn. Black does get a quick devel-
oping of his queen knight here.
8.. Nc6 9. Bg5 f6
~~
Better not to weaken the white squares
but the alternative of 9.... Nce7 (is pas-
sive) 10. Nxe7 Nxe7 11. Bxe7 Qxe7 is
possibly worse but not fatal.
10. Bf4 Nge7
Not very logical considering my last
note. Now he can capture on e7 and I still
must take with the king.
11. 0-0 Ne5 12. Nxe5 dxe5 13. Be3 Nxd5 14.
exd5 Qd6
(see diagram top of next column)
That's no way to treat a lady, like a
big pawn blockader, but I was trying to
hold the black squares on the queenside.
White's passed pawn already gives him
the better game.
15. Ra3!
simple but beautiful move only a
A fortunate to still have a shot in the last
very strong player would find. I ran the
game through a number of chess engines
26 Chess Life — February 2008
After 14.... Qd6
but none had a clue. Only Senior Master
Ron Hermansen found it after some
thought. I had showed it to at least five
strong players. The idea is to use the
rook on the c-file and it sure worked for
Gregory.
15.. . b616. a5
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My plan to push to play 16.... b5 allows
17. Rc3 c4 when 18. b3 is a killer.
16... f5 17. axb6 f4 18. Bb5+ Ke7
~ As noted before, IM Ben Finegold, "GM-
I should have gone to the bishop Ale but
still had dreams of using the king as a
blockader in the ending.
19. Bc1 Bb7 20. Bc4
Somehow I thought I had accomplished
something in driving back his bishops!
20.... Rhd8 21. Qe2 Kf8 22. Rd1 Qxb6
Fearing I would never get the pawn
back, I panicked.
23. Rb3 Qc7
that would not have saved the game. The
text allows an elegant finish.
24. d6 Qd7 25. Bxf4!
The bishop returns with a vengeance!
25. exf4 26. Rxb7 Qxb7 27. Qe6, Black
~ ..
resig ned.
Only heroic measures can temporarily
hold off mate. A neat finish by the GM.
I promised you other luminaries and,
among the 40 Open players there were
plenty. Emory Tate, with a new IM title,
kept pace and with a last-round win over
local player Seth Homa caught up to Gre-
gory at 4. Also at 4-1 was the young Ohio
State Champion Carl Boor (much more on
Carl later) .
We mentioned Goldin earlier and it
turned out that both he and Kaidanov met
in the last round. I later ran into Goldin
in a restaurant near the airport. We chat-
ted briefly and he told me he was
concentrating on teaching and other proj-
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ects and that he was way off form. He felt
round. He had drawn with a high expert,
2190-rated David J.C. Allen, Sr. in round
one. He later drew with IM Mikhail Zlot-
nikov who finished with Goldin in a
seven-way tie for fourth through 10th
with 3'/2.
Gregory's tiebreak was clearly supe-
rior to the other two four-pointers and, as
no provision had been made for tiebreak,
Gregory got the extra 885 and the title of
2007 17th King's Isla.nd Champion.
ere was another grandmaster in
attendance, Darman Sadvakasov from
zbekistan, who held Gregory to a draw
in round five but was unable to beat him.
Long-time veteran and great lover of the
game Andrew Karklins from Chicago was
a half point out of first also. Andrew is
now 60 years old and having some prob-
ems with his eyesight. This did not slow
him down as his draw with GM Sad-
vakasov in the last round limited the
first-place tie to three. By the way,
Andrew's father Eric Karklins who is 93
to travel anymore. Eric and I have split a
couple of slugfests in the last 10 years!
without-portfolio," was playing and would
have been a shoe-in for a money prize had
he not run afoul of handsome, articu-
late, Carl Boor from Columbus, Ohio.
Carl had just come off a fine victory in the
Ohio State Championship over the Labor
Day weekend and with a published rat-
ing of only 2302 went into his last-round
tussle with "Big Ben," who, on the other
hand, carried a rating of 261, a 312-
point gap! No one expected much of the
28-year-old "kid" against such opposi-
tion. It turns out the game was a
hair-raiser, so I will now show you since
the underdog came through!
I was able to "interview" Carl right after
the game. (My interviews are more like
fireside chats.) Carl was proud to show me
his check for $ 1,218, by far the largest
prize he had ever won. He had started
slowly, drawing with expert Vincent Baze-
more and my new friend Jon Hilton, (now
Chief Judge and head of the Awards Com-
mittee for the Chess Journalists of
America and frequent Chess Life contrib-
utor), who is close to master at 2188.
Then Carl picked up steam with wins
over two experts. But no one was pre-
pared for this one.
King's Indian Defense (E92)
Carl Boor (2325)
IM Ben Finegold (2618)
King's Island Open (5)
1. Nf3 Nf62. c4 g63. Nc3 Bg74. e4 d65. d4
So we have a standard Three Pawn's
Attack of the King's Indian. Usually Black
attacks the kingside, but this game is
anything but "usual."
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It seems that an attack on the bishop
by ... Ng4 is indicated but Ben seems to
be in no hurry to start hostilities.
8. d5 Nc5 9. Nd2 a5 10. b3 Bd7 11. a3 Na6
12. Rb1 c5 13. g4!
After 13. g4
13... Ne8 14. h4 f5 15. f3 fxg4 16. fxg4 Nac7
~ After 40.... Rf2+
17. g5
What could be more natural? Ben's
long range goal of using the knights on the
queenside is torturously slow.
17... Rb8 18. a4 Na6 19. Na2 Qe7 20. Bg4
~
Trading these bishops makes way for
White's queen to enter the attack.
20. . Nec7 21. Qe2 Nb4 22. Nxb4 cxb4 23.
~~
Bxd7 Qxd7 24. h5
A classic lever.
24.... Rf4
After 24.... Rf4
Black now sees the handwriting on the about other favorite activities, and he
wall and tries desperate measures. This responded, "Hacky sack. You know, when
does not slow Carl down a whit.
25. hxg6 hxg6 26. Qh2 Qg4 27. Qh3
No doubt the ending is much better Andras'ove of dancing.
for White, but in light of what happens
soon, it is certainly preferable for Black! loves to read and listen to fine music. I
27.... Qxg5 28. Bxf4 exf4 29. Ke2!
Here comes the other rook!
29. . Re8 30. Rbg1 Qf6 31 Qg4 Rf8 32. Rh3
~
~ ~
Qd4 33. Qxg6 Rf7 34. Rgh1 Kf8
With mate on the move threatened, -is still time for him. His favorite player of
Black must allow the loss of his d-pawn all time is Mikhail Tal, but he loves to fol-
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with check. The game is essentially over,
but now the spectators started to gather
around.
35. Qxd6+ Ke8 36. Qg6 Kf8 37. Rd3 Qb2 38.
d6 f3+
This illusion of counterplay did get the
crowd's attention.
39. Rxf3 Rxf3 40. dxc7 Rf2+
Not that the end was ever in doubt,
but the following king march, easy for
White, kept the spectators quite excited!
41. Kxf2 Qxd2+ 42. Kf3 Qd3+ 43. Kg4 Qe2+
44. Kf5 Qf2+ 45. Ke6 Qb6+ 46. Kd7, Black
resigned.
but
Now Ben "wins" the white queen,
it's mate on c8 and a great upset is com-
pleted!
Carl, the soul of patience, gave me time
to set up my gear. First I learned of his tri-
umph in the state championship. He then
told me that he has a seven-year-old
daughter from when he was married.
(He was with his very supportive girl-
friend Andra, who does not play but
makes for a great rooting section.)
Carl is devoted to chess. "My father
was an expert but does not play much
anymore. I learned the game at four and
practically was raised with chess. I was
14 before I could beat him and he still
gives me a good game, but we seldom
play anymore."
Carl has a Bachelor of Arts degree in
English and Fine Arts but makes his liv-
ing teaching chess to all ages. I asked him
you keep the bean bag in the air with no
hands!" I still don't know if I was being
spoofed. He then told me of his and
Carl is kind of a renaissance man who
asked him how much time he took study-
ing chess each day. The answer was "too
much," but, outside of his teaching, he
admitted to "four or five hours."
This young man makes no bones about
his ambition to be a GM and feels there
low the games of Topalov. He sees him-
self as a better tactical than a positional
player now but this part of his game is
rounding into shape.
With his winnings, he contemplated a
run at Las Vegas (The North American
Open) at the end of the month, but ulti-
mately decided against it. His girlfriend is
supportive either way. I asked him how
his 7-year-old was taking to chess and he
said she that though she likes it, he does
not push. (He has joint custody). We chat-
ted about cheating in chess and he had
a novel point of view. "When chess has
more money to distribute, this will be
less of a problem. Players will not be
tempted to cheat to pay the rent!" I see it
the other way around myself.
Carl is a very charming, polite, and
dedicated young man and it was a pleas-
ure to talk with him. As with so many of
my profiles, it was a joy to make a new
friend. We will all be following his chess
career closely.
This story would be far remiss if it were
not reported that the Dean of American
Chess — the great GM Art Bisguier-
thrilled and educated the players with
his analysis of any and all games as time
allowed. Art doesn't play much these days
(although he went undefeated in last .
August's U.S. Open). A grandmaster's
mind at work is quite obvious when he
lectures and answers questions, and he
has a great sense of humor! (Watch for the
second volume of his memoirs, The Art of
Bisguier Two, due out soon.)
All in all it was a great tournament
which I fully intend to play in and cover
next year. (By the way, your reporter did
win one game of the three played, over an
1800-rated 9-year-old! I will take them
where I can get them these days!) 5
Read the online version of this article at
uschess.org where you can play through
the games using our special viewer and
download a.pgn file of all the games.
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Date: November 9-11, 2007
Location: King's Island Resort,
Mason, Ohio
Top Finishers: Open, 1st, 4.0:
Gregory Kaidanov, Emory Tate,
Carl Boor; 4th, 3/~: Mikhail
Zlot-'ikov,
Alexander Goldin, Darmen
Sadvakasov, Peter Bereolos; 1st-
3rd U2300, 3'/~: Aleksander,
Stamnov, Timur Aliyev, Andrew
Karklins; Under 2 100, 1st,
Matthew Marsh, Michael Chiang;
Under 1900, Gautam Nagendra;
Under 1700, Jeffrey Palun.
Chief TD: Steve Immitt
Chess Life — February 2008 27

=y ar. eVe 0 o ler ~
i ~vasn'i really thai long ago ~vhen the
only options for chess players io get a
garne ~vere io sii across from each
other. or to play by sending moves through
the mail. Now. of course, anyone can find
an opponent 24/7 by going on ine.
It might surprise you, though. to kno~v
that one of the firsi "online" chess games
occurred not in 1995, or 1985. or even
1975. Try 1845.'As in 163 years ago.
Here's the report. in the Briiish publica-
tion Libel 's Living Age. as contributed by
longtime USCF member Robert Jacobs:
"A novel and amusing garne of chess
was yesierday p ayed by the electric tele-
graph of the South Western Railway.
between Mr. Staunton at one end of ihe
railway„and h r. 9,'alker. the well-known
writer on chess. ai the other. The players,
though thus separated nearly one hun-
dred miles apari, played through the rapid
and accurate comrriunication afforded by
the telegraph, ~mth the greaiesi of ease and
facility. After an unusually long contesi.
in which both gent emen we l maintained
their established repute,'he game was
declared io be a drawn one, each party
being eft ~vith one rook and three pawns
on the board."
Alas. telegraph chess never quite took
off. Bui ihe,"ease and facility", that ~ve
'take for granted in the 2008 ~vorld of
Internei chess was not always so.
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CHESS CLU-S ARE SUFFER NG
AROUND THE COUNTRY.
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Marty Grund. Vice President of Online
Operations for the wildly popular niernei
Chess Club (u~nv.chessclub.corn) was one
of the early pioneers of Internet chess.
"Late in 1992,", he explains.'Professor
Daniel S eaior of Carnegie h ellon Uni-
versity (CMU) first invo ved himself in
what then was called ICS. Internet Chess
Server. This was in the days when the
Iniernei was like the wild, wild West with
few commercial ventures. The CS was
run by a couple of undergraduate CMU
students, when he came on board. Profes-
sor Sleaior began to fix many bugs, and
add many feaiures.'ver the next few
years he rewrote the entire chess server."
About ihe same time, Grund enjoyed
p aying chess by experimenting with a
variety of often expensive and rechnolog-
ically limited sites, eventually finding his
way io the Internet Chess Server. Lo--
~g in, he found a iext-based chess board
and a very complex interface io navigate.
In time. however. he mastered the process
which could,"take hours" io correctly
imp ement. There rnighi be 50-100 people
logging in at a time and Grund often vol-
unteered to help new players with the
difficult interface.
Sleaior noiiced the expert help Grund
was providing. and inviied him to become
an administrator for CS. which was evolv-
ing into a community of serious chess
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players, includin. a number of rand-
masters. GM Rom- Dzindzichashvili was
a fanatic early player, atiractin. cyber-
space crowds when he mas on. "It was a
virtual Washington Square Park for him,"
noted Grund. FM Robby,'damson,
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another early ICC fan, said about 1
Dzindzichashvili,',"Short of putiin him
in a strait-jacket, you couldn't keep him
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Before long, ICS grew exponentially
and Professor Sleator moved the entire
system to an Internet service provider in
his hometown of Pitisbur-h, Pennsylva-
nia. By 1994, a .roup consisiin of
Sleator. Lilya Lorrin (S eator's wife-to-be),
Eric Peterson and Marty Grund made
the decision io commercia ize the ven-
ture.$ On I March ',g
1995,'l the new
company opened iis doors as the Internet
Chess Club ( CC, at v~mv.chessclub.corn.
Grund recalls that '"There were naysay-.
ers who believed everyihin. on the
Internet should all be free but ICC's
mantra a~ as ICC would improve nternet
chess by pouring resources back inio'ihe
system .to improve it. This proved cor-
rect."
An important creation of Sleaior's was
the iimesiamp function within the CC
server,„which he ps io leve the p aying
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fie d for p ayers with varyin nternet a . says simp y, "ICC was already so id dur- A arria e a e in Chess eaven
"Everyone has a cert n 'pin 'ime, which in the worst of this time. We weren' n July 1997,'e issa Simms joined
varies accordin to a nu ber of factors, really touched by the dot-corn boom and ICC, and Peter Klausler joined about the
such as copper vs. optic connection, dial- bust since we'e always been a small, same ti e. Their playing sty es were
up vs. broadband, etc. Every hop alon private company. The owners took no rather similar,'nd they frequent y
the way causes a a," Grund said. With- money out of the company for the first encountered each other on ine at CC,
out the ti estamp feature, the player year and a half, and afterwards on y min- "chattin " on occasion.
with the ion er a time wou d have si- ima y.'e
pour a lot back into the Fast forward to Christmas Eve of 2004.
Melissa describes the time: "We both
nificant y ess actua ti e to ake his co pany to continual y offer better serv-
ice." He clai s that ICC has never been found ourselves online. I was there hid-
oves.'he
number of ICC participants contin- unprofitab e. in from a hu e fami y athering and he
ued to row, and a record at the ti e More importantly, Grund continua y was alone for Christmas.", As it turns
was set on ept. 11; 1995, when the CC refers to the nternet Chess Club as " a out, "It had been a litt e over a year since
covered the first a e of the Kasparov- "community, a family." As he describes, t each of us had broken up with our seri-
An d wor d championship atch. 476 is the hub for chess neophytes to chess ous attachments and we were ready to
people were lo ed in at once to CC, professionals. This is a major reason for start datin a ain."
our success.'A person can p ay at any "We 1, one thin led to another and we
with 27 F DE tit ed p ayers amon them.
Those ear y records have ion since time opponent from halfway around the found ourselves talkin on the phone by
been eclipsed. On Nov. 16, 2003, a record obe, ditcouldbeaGMoritmi htbe the end of the week," Melissa exp ained.
5571 si u taneous observers watched a 7-year-old." On avera e, an astoundin
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n mid-January 2005, just weeks after
e 3 of the Kasparov-X3D Fritz match. 130,000 ames are p ayed d ly at CC. real y connectin on ine, we decided to
The record for ost titled p ayers o ed The CC has always benefited fro an meet. decided would fly up to Min-
in at once is 304, which occurred Oct. 3, extensive network of vo unteers who assist nesota ( ived in North Carolina),'nd
2005, durin round 5 of the F DE cham- in runnin on ine tourn ents, adminis- we wou d meet at a public restaurant. We
pionship broadcast. terin the various on ine "channels," and et, c icked, and ended up stayin the
The nternet Chess Club was unique in yriad other tasks.'cause so many who e weekend at a hotel in Minneapolis.
operatin as a fee-based service in the p ayers are absolutely addicted to online That was February 5th, 2005. That was
ear y days of the nternet, when the con- chess, they'e had no problem attractin the be innin of an am in courtship."
ventiona wisdom he d that no one would these volunteers, who have been vita to Five months later they were en a ed,
pay for such services, d they continued the ability of the CC to continually and in February 2006, they eloped to
to succeed even as other nternet start- up rade their services while keepin fees Kauai, Hawaii, where they were married.
low. "Chess is so ade for the nternet!" "We are oin on our second weddin
ups f ed kin side and queenside.
As to the secret of their success, Grund exudes Grund. anniversary, and we are blissfu ly happy,"

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Melissa says. "ICC really was the best
thing to happen to me. I could not have
predicted this in a million years."
Charles Drafts Rescue
Another dramatic event occurred on
ICC on September 28,1996. As reported
in the Boston Globe and Chicago Sun-
Times, among others, double-amputee
Charles Drafts was playing chess on the
ICC, tapping his keyboard with the help
of a stick in his mouth. Feeling increas-
ingly ill, he typed out, "I'm having physical
illness problems and need help." He added
that he was struggling to breathe and
his attendant wouldn't arrive for several
hours. Due to his physical condition, he
was unable to use the telephone.
Andy McFarland of Owensboro, Ken-
tucky was one of three ICC administrators
online at the time and saw the messages.
"The first thing you have to decide," he
said, "is if it is a joke or not. Others were
already asking for his address while I
checked out his online profile, and saw
that he had said he was a quadriplegic.
By this time, Drafts had managed to type
his address."
With some difficulty, McFarland
reached emergency services in Boston,
and a message was posted at ICC so
Drafts would know that help was on the
way. The paramedics broke down the
apartment door to reach Drafts, who was
conscious but in need of medical help,
and he was rushed to the hospital.
The following morning McFarland
boarded a plane for the first time in his
life to meet Drafts in the hospital, in a
meeting arranged by the Day 4 Date tel-
evision program.
Communication proved difficult, how-
ever— Drafts was deaf, though he read
lips fairly well. McFarland recalled that "I
would say something and sometimes he
would respond with something having
nothing to do with what I said. But it
was still interesting."
McFarland never spoke directly with
Drafts again, but did stay in communica-
tion with Drafts'tepfather, who kept
McFarland informed of his condition.
Unfortunately, in the summer of 2000,
Drafts passed away.
Most Prolific Player
It is well known that Internet chess
can be very addictive, but can you imag-
„ ine playing more than five hours a day,
~ every day of the year, for 11 years
g straight? That's roughly what the ICC
o games record holder has done. According
«~ to the ICC database, the New York player
~ with the handle "A6648" has played in
g~ excess of 430,000 ICC games since he
joined sometime in 1996. "Within the ICC
o 'old timer'ircles," Grund says, "he is
FT.famous for these incredible numbers of
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games played."
National master Dan Heisman is
another longtime ICC player and tutor. He
was teaching
~ ~ chess long before the advent
of the ICC in 1995, but found it to be "for-
tuitous timing" when he saw that the
ICC platform offered a convenient way
to provide long-distance tutoring to stu-
dents.
The ICC's Marty Grund,
who describes chessclub.corn
as a "community, a family."
Famous Member
In August 2006, Heisman was con-
tacted by a prospective new student who
had found him by conducting an Inter-
net search for chess teachers. This
student claimed to be a well-known radio
personality and Heisman might have
doubted his veracity until he heard his
distinctive voice over the phone. It was
Howard Stern.
Heisman demonstrated how ICC les-
sons take place, and Stern was hooked.
"Phillytutor," as Heisman is known on
ICC, typically devotes two or three ses-
sions each week to Stern. In turn, Stern
has invited Heisman onto his radio pro-
gram, where he credited his teacher with
improving his ICC rating from 900 to
1500.
Howard Stern is also close with Marty
Grund of the ICC, who fields calls from
Stern regularly. Last May, Grund was
invited to New York to observe Stern's
radio show, but then Stern surprised
him by putting him on the air, saying
"He's my best friend although I'e never
met him [in person]!" Stern spoke about
ICC quite a bit but had to ask Grund for
the website address, adding, "You'd think
I would know it — I'm on five hours a
day!" According to Grund, this is not
necessarily an exaggeration.
Future Plans
In May 2Q07, the Internet Chess Club
acquired competitors World Chess Net-
work and Chess Live, combining them
into World Chess Live (WCL), at
www.worldchesslive.corn, which opened
in the fall of 2007. WCL offers most of
what is available at ICC, although "In
the long run, we want to differentiate the
services " explained ICC president Joel
Berez. "More serious players will likely
gravitate to ICC, while WCL will place a
lot more emphasis on new and lower-
rated players." He describes ICC as "more
New York" and WCL as "more Midwest."
With a family-friendly fee schedule and
careful administrative monitoring of chats,
"There will be a strong scholastic compo-
nent to World Chess Live," adds Marty
Grund. Berez notes that ICC is working
to provide easy interfaces for WCL users
and a very non-intimidating environment
in which to enjoy chess.
Also in the works, Berez said, is to have
USCF-sanctioned, quick-rated tourna-
ments on WCL, and perhaps ICC as well.
It is anticipated that these WCL/ICC quick
events will ultimately be a component of the
annual USCF Grand Prix championship.
Grund points out that "Much work is
taking place to allow significant technical
upgrades that will be more apparent to ICC
users over the next 24-36 months." There
are also plans to expand the library of ICC
instructional videos, with extensive archived
material to be available in some fashion.
While www.playchess.corn is seen as
the primary competitor to the Internet
Chess Club, the ICC lays claim to having
"more [paying] members, more grand-
masters, more volunteers, and more
loyalty from its members than any other
classical game service on the Internet."
Hundreds of volunteers serve the ICC in
a variety of capacities, and it is claimed
that roughly half the world's grandmas-
ters maintain ICC accounts. IMs and
GMs are offered free memberships, and
a good number of these titled players,
including those among the world top ten,
heavily utilize ICC services, much to the
delight of the scholastic or club player.
ICC members, by the way, come from
over 90 countries across the globe.
As Marty Grund has emphasized, the
Internet is an ideal venue for the player
who wants the immediate gratification of
finding an opponent any time of day or
night, any day of the year. Today's player
is fortunate to have a wealth of options,
including the Internet Chess Club, avail-
able to feed his or her chess appetite.
Robby Adamson, coach of the national
champion Catalina Foothills (Tucson, Ari-
zona) High School chess team was asked
if his players spend significant time on
ICC. "Every one of them," was his imme-
diate response. 8
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 It is a Lvorld championship for, the
United States as Californian'Daniel
Naroditskg takes gold,'Lvhile Sarah
Chiang of Texas canes a siluer medaL
viv rie an
he closing ceremony of the 2007
World Youth Championships saw a
large group of, U.S.3 players,
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coaches, parents and friends cheerful
and smilin . And with good reason, as in
one of, the, best attended 'hampi-
onships 1,450 players from 103
countries—our team ended with one old
medal, one silver medal, hvo sixth place
finishes, and two seventh place finishes.
This is like y the best result ever for an
American youth team in a world event!
This year's venue was the Limra Park
hotel, a resort in Kemer, in the tourist
region of Antalya, Turkey. The champi-
onships were held in the usual format of
age group sectionals,'nd divided by
gender: oys and iris under 18, 16,
14,'2,'0 and the relatively new and
"super-cute" under 8 a 1 competing in
an 11-round Swiss system tournament.
Our delegation was a lar e one: 33
players, six "and-a-half', (more on that
later) coaches, and many family mem-
bers.. The trip from New York City
included a 10-hour fli.ht to Istanbul,
and another one-hour fli ht to Antalya,
fo lowed by a 90-minute bus ride to the
hotel (add more fli.hts for those who
came from the West coast or other parts
of the USA! . The entire team was placed
in the same remote area of the resort,
which was quite convenient lo istically.
32 Chess Life February 2008
From a chess point of view, the event
was well run, with rounds and pairin s
a ways on time, a we -lit and spacious
tournament area, and a f- 'r number of
tournament directors. The convention
center building was guarded by security
personnel that kept the players in they
were not allowed bac c in once they left,
and everyone else was lcept out of the
p aying area. Each team got four passes
for parents and coaches to visit the p ay-
ing halls while keepin. the masses away.
The coaches for the U.S. team were
GMs Joel Benjamin,'ohn Fedorowicz
and Dima Gurevich, IM Armen. Ambart-
soumian, Michael Khodarkovsky, your
reporter (who doubled as head of dele a-
tion), along with GM Ser ey Kudrin who
was there for a weelc hence the,"half
coach"). We divided the team in roups
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of five with each coach preparing his
own group. Once a ain the interaction
amon. st the coac'hes and the team was
fantastic, with advice and help provided
whenever needed. Cert- 'nly at least part
of our success can be attributed to the
better ratio of players per coach than
we had in previous years.
For the second time in three years,
the U.S. team returns with a gold medal
and a brand new world champion! Hvo
years ago in France, M A ex Lenderman
won the world under 16 title, and
this time it was Californian Daniel Nar-
oditsky who scored a scorching 9'/~/11
in the boys'nder 12 section, to tie for
first (with Ukrainian prodigy FM Illya
Nyzhnyk, with whom he drew), and
clinch first on tiebreaks. It was third-
time-a-charm for the soft-spoken sixth
grader; he participated in the 2005 and
2006 editions of the world youth. He
played fearless, competitive chess in every
game, and drew only one game, winning
nine others and losing only once.
His schedule and attitude during the
event were nothing short of professional:
an early breakfast, proper game prepa-
ration followed by some rest, and then
lunch. After that a nice walk with his
coach (Russian GM Alexander Kalinin),
and then: show time! As Daniel said, he
enjoyed himself during the games, and
felt comfortable. He fully concentrated
on the tournament itself, keeping away
any school work thoughts, and never let
his many wins (and his single loss) get
to him too much. After each game, he
ate dinner and analyzed his game with
Kalinin. Daniel went to bed early, mak-
ing sure he was well rested for each
new day. It is also interesting to note
that for a full week before the event,
Daniel stayed away from chess, devel-
oping hunger and "to rest my mind
before a grueling event."
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Daniel has been showing consistent
progress from year to year, recently
achieving the title of national master and
scalping strong, titled players in virtually
every event he plays in. He deserves all
applause for his achievement, and we all
hope it will propel him to further suc-
cesses!
The new champ was kind enough to
send us one of his games from the event,
with his own detailed comments:
Closed Ruy Lopez,
Breyer Variation (C95)
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4
played d5) ... c5, ... c4, ... Nc5, ... a5, ...
b4, and at some point White will have to
either play a2-a4 or start defending the
queenside, which may prove difficult since
most of White's pieces are on the other
flank.
15. Nh2?!
This move is common in the Ruy Lopez,
but not in this position. The main draw-
back of it is that it puts White's knight in
a very passive place, and after the next
move it will either have to stay there, or
White will have to waste a tempo putting
the knight back on f3.
to play for a win Black's only idea is the
immediate 17.... c5.
17.... c5 18. d5 Nh7 19. Bxe7 Rxe7?!
This awkward looking move is inaccu-
rate. I didn't play ... Qxe7 because I
wanted my queen to have the option of
going to b6 in order to defend my pawns,
but it turns out that there is nothing
White can do about my queenside pawns.
Play could go on like this: 19.... Qxe7 20.
Qe2 c4 21. axb5 axb5 22. b3 cxb3 23.
Bxb3 Nc5 24. Bc2 (24. Qxb5?? Ba6 25.
Qc6 Rec8 26. Qb6 Rcb8) 24.... h4 25.
Ngf1 Ba6 Black's numerous ideas and

After 26. f4
26. ~~ . Qf6!
strong counter-idea. The queen will
A game. I was especially pleased to have
serve as a good blockader on the e5
square, while 27. Rf1 runs into the
unpleasant 27. .. b4. ~
27. fxe5 Qxe5 28. Ne2!!
Very strong play by my opponent. Once
again Rf1 ran into ... b4, while other
moves were just too slow.
28.. Re7!
~~
This is the only move which does not
almost immediately succumb to White's
attack. The surprising strength of 28.
Ne2 shocked me, but I managed to keep
defending tenaciously. The main idea of
this move is to prepare ... Bb7 when the
knight goes to d4 (to avoid the fork on c6).
The move also threatens
~ both ... Qxd5 and
~ mistake here was that he quickly played
... Nxe4.
29. Nf3!?
Avery interesting pawn sacrifice which
leads to an extremely sharp position. At
first I thought that my opponent had
blundered 29.... Qxd5, but after discov-
ering his idea I found myself wondering
if I could defend my own position. How-
ever, 29. Nd4 led to a practically winning
position. There are two very nice refuta-
tions to the moves I considered best after
Nd4, Bb7 and Nhf3. 29. Nd4: This was
the move I was thinking Srbis would play.
29.... Bb7 30. Nhf3! When I first calcu-
lated this variation, I thought that ... Qg3
gave me a good position. But 30.... Qf6
(30.... Qg3?? 31. Ne2! traps the queen!
Even during the game, I thought that
this position was strangely reminiscent of
the game Steinitz-Chigorin, where Chig-
orin trapped the queen in a very similar
way; 30.... Qg7 31. Rxa8+ Bxa8 32. Nxb5
Bxd5 33. Nxd6 Nb7 34. Qb6 and White
wins material.) 31. Rxa8+ Bxa8 32. Nxb5
Bxd5 33. e5! dxe5 34. Qxc5 Bxf3 35. Rf1!
Ng5 36. h4 Ne6 (36.... Nh3+ also leaves
White with an edge) 37. Rxf3 White wins
a piece, but Black still has a little bit of
counterplay. 37.... Qxh4.
29.... Qxd5 30. Nf4 Qb7 31 Nd5
~ Re6!?
In this position Fritz finds a surprising
34 Chess Life — February 2008
idea: 31.... Qxd5. This offers good draw-
ing chances, but I think White has all the
winning chances, which didn't suit me.
32. Qf4!
Another very strong move which avoids
all of the traps. 32. Ng5 ran into the
strong 32.... Qxd5, while other moves let
Black consolidate.
32.. . Rae8 33. Ng5
~
Very strong play by White. By eliminat-
ing the knight on h7, White forces Black's
monarch to defend the gaping dark
squares on the kingside.
33. ~ .. Nxg5 34. Qxg5 Kg7!
Surprisingly, this is the only move
which holds the position together.
35. Nf4
At this point my opponent seemed very
confident in the fact that his attack would
prevail, but my next few moves were
shocking for him. The king runs across
the board in what seems like a final flurry
of agony, but surprisingly, it's very hard
to find a way to break through Black's
defenses!
35.... Re5 36. Nxh5+ Kf8 37. Qh6+ Ke7 38.
Nf4 Kd8 39. Rad1 Qb6
This is the most important position in
the whole game. My opponent's main
40. Khl without thinking. First of all,
the king on hl may become vulnerable to
checks on the first rank. Secondly, White
had to consider 40. Nd5 as a serious can-
didate move. I was relieved to see my
opponent playing 40. Kh 1 without think-
gT ~
ing—I knew this would be the basis of his
problems in the game's next stage. As
the game shows, my thinking proved to
be correct.
40. Kh1?
As analysis shows, 40. Nd5! is correct
as the obvious 40. Rxd5 is incorrect.
40. ~ ~~ Bb7
Suddenly, Black has consolidated and
White cannot defend the e4-pawn! I was
stunned during the game to find out that
it was Black who now has the initiative.
41. Rd4 Bxe4
When I played this move, I looked up at
my opponent only to see him looking at
me as if I'd grown a third arm! It seemed
as if he realized that I could—in a few
moves —defend a raging attack, win back
the initiative, and start winning mate-
rial! White is worse here— Black has fully
consolidated and is a healthy pawn up.
42. Bxe4 Nxe4 43. Kh2
Now you see why it was stronger to
play 40. Kh2 right away!
43.. Nxc3! ~~
This move achieves a winning position
for Black. Even though it looks like
White's attack is still going on, all of his
pieces are hanging, and Black's king is
perfectly safe.
44. Rxe5 Qxd4! 45. Qh4+ Kd7 46. Rg5 Re4
This decisive move wins the game.
47. Qg4+ Kc7 48. Qf3 Rxf4 49. Qa8 Rf5 50.
Rg3 Ne2 51. Qa5+ Kb7 52. Qe1 Nxg3 53.
Qe7+ Ka6, White resigned.
In my opinion, a very good and exciting
defended against such a strong attack.
In the last round Daniel won a lop-
sided game against his strong Russian
opponent, who could not take the tension,
and lost quickly:
Sicilian Najdorf t B90j
FAI Iuan Bukavshin (FIDE 2248, RUS)
Daniel 1Varoditsky (FIDE 2124, USA)
2007 WYCC Kemer (1 1), 11.28.2007
1.e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5.
Nc3 a6
It was very pleasing to see Daniel using
the sharp and uncompromising Najdorf
instead of a more pacified l.... e5 system!
It paid off, too.
6. Be3 e5 7. Nf3 Be7 8. Bc4 0-0 9. 0-0 Qc7
10. Nd5 Nxd5 11 Bxd5 Nd7 12. Nd2
~
The plan starting with 12. Qd3 seems
more promising for White.
12.. Nf6 13. Bb3 b5 14. Bg5 Bb7 15. Bxf6?!
~ ~
White is trying to play against the d5-
square, but in this position Black is more
than capable of dealing with that.
15... Bxf6 16. Qe2 a5 17. Qxb5?!
~
Giving up the Exchange is nothing new
in such formations, but here it is not
necessary. White would have not been
worse after say 17. c3 or 17. a4.
17... Ba6 18. Qa4 Bxf1 19. Nxf1 Bg5!
~
White was hoping to follow up with
Ne3-d5.
20. Rd1 Kh8 21 Qa3?
~
And that is a clear mistake, which
Daniel doesn't forgive.
21... a4 22. Bxa4
~
Also great for Black is 22. Bd5 Qxc2.
22. ~ .. Qc4
(see diagram top of next column)
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 Team USA Scores
Girls Under 18 Boys Under 18
Ettie 1Vikolova 6 FM Elliot Liu
Elina Kats 4A
Julia Kerr 4Y2 Boys Under 16
Mare Tyler Arnold 6
Girls. Under 16 Warren Harper 6
WFM Alisa Melekhina
7~/'FM Samuel Shankland, 6
Abby Marshall 6Y~
Courtney Jamison Boys Under 14
5'ouiza
Livschitz 5'i~ FM Ray Robson
Victor, Shen
Girls Under 14 Christian Tanaka
Dai Yang 7-Yz -
Alee Getz,.
Jennie Liu 5 Michael Yee
Gayatri Vempati"" 5 M

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Daniel Naroditsky,.
~ 9V~ "'" I..

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and that is exactly wh
Sarah! When she heard of
to her father David and vn
she softly said, "This is t
of my life." Our new vice c
brother Jonathan also pla
under 8 and scored a s
6th place— see more bel
like others her age, quit
innocent, but watch ou
studious, and likes to tak
After 22.... Qc4
playing.
Take a look at this exam
23. b4?? six, when a somewhat
Losing at once. 23. b3 was necessary. got snared in Sarah's lit

23.... Qa6 24. Qg3 Bf4 A nasty little trap

And with the loss of more material, Sarah Chiang (FIDE Unra
White resigned. Mariya Vasova (FIDE Un
WYCC Antalya, Turkey (6
Sarah Chiang wins silver
It has been ages since a U.S. girl won (see diagram top of next co
a medal in the world championships, and Here Sarah played the
so Texan's Sarah Chiang's silver medal in
the girls'nder 10 division was extra 17. Bc4
sweet! You know you have had a great Black needs to be care
tournament when you are guaranteed possible Ng5 if the central

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 threw in the towel.
While she admits that playing on boards
one and two several times towards the
end of the event was a bit stressful ("I
guess you can say I was nervous a lot"),
she came through in fine style. As it
turned out, her last-round loss did not
matter, as even a win would only give her
the silver because of her main rival's win
and her superior tiebreaks. She feels the
event was a "really wonderful experience
for me," and who could blame her? Not
only did she enjoy an enriching trip to a
foreign land, make new friends and play
her favorite game, but she also returned
with a silver medal. Good going, Sarah!
Two players finished in sixth place (in
addition to the three medals, there were
three more place prizes for positions 4-6):
Jonathan Chiang, from Texas in the Boys
Under 8 section, and Californian Simone
Liao in the Girls Under 8 section. Both
surprised with their enterprising chess
and their serious approach to the game.
Jonathan is quite the tactical wizard, and
can calculate deeply and accurately.
Simone is more methodical, and can play
long, maneuvering games with great
determination but loves to attack too.
Here are examples from their games, first
an ambitious game by Jonathan:
A crusher
Jonathan Chiang (FIDE Unrated, USA)
Srivastav Shivam (FIDE Unrated, IND)
WYCC Antalga, Turkey (4), 11.21.2007
After 18. Qh5
18.. . Be6
~
This move simply gets crushed. Rybka
instantly suggested: 18.... Qb2 19. Nf6+
gxf6 20. Qxh7+ Kf8 21. Qh8+ Ke7 22.
Qxf6+ with a perpetual check.
19. Ng5! h6 20. Nxe6 fxe6 21. Qg6!
There is no defense.
21.... Kf8
Other moves were not much better,
but this is a shortcut to resignation.
22. f5 Qxe5 23. fxe6+
White won shortly thereafter.
36 Chess Life — February 2008
Here is a cute miniature by Simone
from the last round:
Vienna Game (C27)
Simone I.iao (FIDE Unrated, USA)
Avehei Negar Rashvand
(FIDE Unrated, IRI)
2007 WYCC Kemer (1 1), 11.28.2007
1. e4 e52. Nc3 Nf63. Bc4
One of the first lines coaches tell their
young scholastic players is to avoid is
this center fork trick as White. There is a
clear underestimation of the gambit line-
a line Simone prepared for.
3.. . Nxe44. Qh5
~
This is the gambit. Of course if instead
4. Nxe4 d5 is just good for Black.
4. ~~ . Nd6 5. Bb3 Nc6 6. Nb5
Of course the knight is safe because of
the mate threat on f7.
6. ~ .~ g6 7. Qf3 Nf5?!
The main crazy line goes: 7.... f5 8. Qd5
Qe7 9. Nxc7+ Kd8 10. Nxa8 b6 where
Black temporarily sacrifices a rook, but
wins the trapped knight—and generates
some initiative thanks to his powerful
light square bishop and central knights.
8. Qd5 Nh6 9. d3 a6?
Black did not know how to deal with the
combined threats of Bxh6 and mate on f7,
while hanging to her c7-pawn and a8-
rook. The only way to go was: 9.... d6 10.
Bxh6 Be6 but after: 11. Bg5! Qxg5 12.
Nxc7+ Kd7 13. Nxe6 fxe6 14. Qxe6+ Kc7
15.Kf1 and White is better, but the game
goes on.
10. Bxh6 Qe7 11. Bxf8
Not bad, but even better was to first
play 11. Nxc7+ and then take on f8!
11 ~ .~. Rxf8?
Black is totally confused by the results
of the opening. 11.... Kxf8 was still very
bad, but better than the text.
12. Nxc7+ Kd8 13. Nxa8, Black
A very dejected Black gave up.
Ray Robson continues to impress
Floridian Ray Robson (who as these
words are written just completed the
requirements for the title of international
master!) is always one of the heavy
favorites to win his section. For the last
few years, he was always in the running
for a medal all the way to the very end. He
is without dispute our country's biggest
junior talent, and a great chess future is
what some experts predict for the sympa-
thetic and soft spoken Ray. This year, a
loss to one of his main rivals (with white)
might have cost him a medal. Still, his
score of 8/11 leaves great hoPes for next
year, when I predict he will earn a medal.
Ray had a few brutal wins in Turkey,
here is one of them:
Sicilian, Ean (B42)
FM Ray Robson (FIDE 2368, USA)
Mustafa Kilicbag (FIDE 1971, TUR)
2007 WYCC Kemer (1), 11.18.2007
1.e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 a6 5.
Bd3 Qc7 6. 0-0 Nf6 7. Qe2 d6 8. c4 Nbd7 9.
Nc3 Be7
This setup in the Paulsen Sicilian is
quite a risky one for Black because of
the way Ray plays, which we prepared for.
Safer is the line with 9.... g6.
1P. f4 P-P 11. Kh1 b612. Bd2 Bb713. Rael
Both sides seemed to have played in
textbook style: they have some say in the
center, they castled early, developed all of
their minor pieces, and moved their queen
to connect their rooks. However, White's
threat of 14. e5 is not so easy to meet, as
it would in essence split the board in
two, with all the black pieces in the queen-
side, and his king alone on the other
side. Black's reply is not a good solution,
as Ray quickly shows.
13.... e5
better try is 13.... Rfd8, stopping
A
e4-e5 for now, as Nd4 would hang in the
end. White would have to choose between
14. Nf3, pushing for e5 again, or 14. Rf3,
shifting pieces to the kingside.
14. Nf5 Bd8 15. Nd5 Nxd5 16. exd5 Bf6?
A faulty continuation. 16.... g6 was
forced. White is obviously better.
17. Bb4! Nc5 18. Bxc5!
Black's foundation is collapsing now.
18.... Qxc5?
Hastening the end, but 19.... bxc5 20.
Nxd6! is no joy either.
resigned. 19. fxe5 Bxe5 20. Ne7+ Kh8
After 20
Kh8
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 FM Daniel Naroditsky
Californui.'e
Daniel 1Varoditsky ujas born in San Mateo,
is a sixth grader at Crystal Springs Uplands SchooL
He learned hour to plag chess iuhen he was 6'r2 years old
from his brother and father. He started to take serious
chess lessons shortly thereafter, and has studied iuith a
number of strong chess players. His current coaches are,
GM Gregory Kaidanov from Lexington, Kentucky, GM
&V)p,
ALexander Kalinin from Moscow and a promin'ent LocaL
chess coach, Michael Aigner. In. the past he studied iuith
IM John Donaldson, IM Armen Ambartsoumian, and IM,, ~
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Rost Tsodikov.
Daniel has been. the top-rated player in the United States
in his age category for several years, and a member of. ther';
ALL-America chess team in 2005, 2006 arid 2007. He hcis upon
turo national scholastic championships (in K-.3 and fourth
grade in 2005), three California scIMLastic championships, and -;;"..

in 2007 he iuon the high school scholastic championshipof,.,

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In the international arena; DanieL has participated ,in;;.
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three World Youth chess championships, taki'ng fifthptace N.t g

.„~~~'nd
in the Bogs Under 10 division in Belfort, France in 2005„;:
of course, becoming the woild champion in the Boys "Q .i
Under 12 division this year in Antalya,""Turkey..The, vic-,
tory e arnedrhim the titl'e of'FIDE master He ha.s also II 4,

ivon the bronze medal at thePari Am, erisca-n Youth Chess,

division . ii)r,
Festival in Cuenca, Ecuador in 2006 in'the Boy's Under '1 2
,Daniel was awarded the title of national 'masters tn y
Irr
'.
October 2007.. Daniel'has beeri a 'memberr 'of the. Mech'an-
ics'nstitute Librarrg and Chess Club for five yea rs The'.
past huo he has played on the:AIechanics'eam in the, U.'S
Chess League, -AE
M M

21. Bxh7! g6 22. Bxg6 fxg6 23. Nxg6+ Kg7
24. Nxf8 Rxf8 25. Qg4+ Kh7 26. Rxf8 Qb4 27.
Rf7+ Kh6 28. Qh4+ Kg6 29. Qh7+ Kg5 30.
Rf5+, Black resigned.
And keep in mind...
Ten-year-old Wisconsinite Brian Luo
is another name to keep in mind. He is
already around 2100 USCF, and it is a
given that it is only a stop on his way up
the ranks. Brian is a serious youngster,
whose chess ability makes everyone who
meets him take notice. In Turkey he
scored a solid 8/11 and seventh place in
the Boys Under 10 division, but wasn't far
away from placing higher or even achiev-
ing a medal. Take a peek at his aggressive
style:
An aggressive finish
Brian Luo (FIDE 1 946, USA)
After 19.... Nd4
20. Rxd4 Rxc1+ 21 Rd1 Rxd1+ 22. Qxd1
~ trip, to the USCF and the U.S. Chess
White's Exchange sac is only tempo-
rary. The menacing knights freeze the
poor Be7, as any move with it will get pun-
ished on either d6 or f6, with a major
fork.
22.. Kd7 23. Ndxe7 Qxe4 24. f3 Qb4 25.
~ ~
team, so I will just say that my impres-
sions of them (and I think I speak for
other coaches also), is a very positive
one. Our players represented us all
proudly. As always, some were in very
good form, and others were not, but
everyone fought hard and showed good
sportsmanship and attitudes. I hope to
see many of them next year, when the
event goes to Vietnam'
special word of thanks to all the
coaches, who really showed dedication
and care, to Jerry Nash, our always-able
scholastic director, who took care of the
massive logistics of this event before our
Trust for their financial help, and one lit-
tle mention to tournament organizer
Koral Abdurahman, who always showed
our team special care, even through some
hectic times.

Huu Thai Le (FIDE Unrated, VIE)
2007 WYCC Kemer (7), 11.24.2007
(see diagram top of next column)
Perhaps Black counted on this move to
solve some of his problems, but Brian
reacts strongly and efficiently!
Nxg8 Qc5+ 26. Kf1 d5 27. Ke2 Ke6 28. Ng7+
Kd6 29. Nxf6 Kc6 30. Nf5 d4 31. Ne4, Black
resigned.
Brian must have enjoyed himself a lot
in this game!
Space constraints prevent me from
elaborating at length on others in our
Read more about the World Youth
Championships, Daniel 1Varoditsky,
and Sarah Chiang on Chess Life
Online at uschess.org, December
2007 archives, in web editor Jennifer
Shahade's reports— including more
annotated games and photos.

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 THE 2007 WESTERN STATES OPEN AT THE SANDS REGENCY
MARKED THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY QF AN EVENT THAT HAS
EVOLVED FROM A SMALL LOCAL TOURNAMENT INTO A
LARGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL — NQW DESIGNATED
AN AMERICAN CLASSIC AND HERITAGE EVENT.

By Michael Aigner
he city of Reno has hosted numer-
ous games of skill and chance
dating back to the legalization of
gambling in Nevada in 1931. In addition
to the noisy slot machines that blanket
the entire town, casino guests can play
traditional games of luck such as poker,
blackjack, baccarat and roulette but also
skill competitions in dominos, jazz, danc-
ing, volleyball, bowling and chess. Yes,
twice a year, the Sands Regency Casino
hosts strong chess tournaments featur-
ing players ranging from amateurs to
multiple international grandmasters.
The 2007 Western States Open at the
Sands Regency Hotel on October 12-14
marked the 25th anniversary of an event
that evolved from a small local tournament
into the large international festival now
designated an American Classic and a
Heritage Event. Since the first edition in
1983, one man has been responsible for
putting the "Biggest Little City in the
World" on the map in the chess scene.
Jerry Weikel won the first Western States
Open, but has since retired into the roles
of director and organizer. Instead of beat-
ing his fellow competitors, he now looks
out for their well-being as they spend a
weekend relaxing in Nevada.
Of course, Weikel received plenty of
assistance over the years. The Reno tour-
naments are a family affair with Jerry's
wife Fran helping out during registration
and other tasks throughout the weekend.
In fact, the Western States Open was born
after Jerry married Fran and they settled
down in Nevada to start a family. Their
daughters Kimberly and Dana grew up
amongst the chess players, first running
around the playing room as toddlers and
now serving as assistant directors. The
other woman responsible for the longevity
of the tournament is Barbara Woodward,
who has handled the hotel acommodations
and much of the bookkeeping since 1990.
Jerry, Fran and Barbara work as a team
to make sure that the players are more
than just an ID number and a rating.
A typical Weikel tournament has been
described as a chess festival, something
found more often in Europe than here in
America. Players receive a commemorative
pin and a coupon for free casino slot play
when they check in. Free coffee, tea and
cake are available for all of the morning
rounds. The daily lectures and game clin-
ics by veteran American GM Larry Evans
attract a large crowd. Those who wish to
try their skill against a grandmaster—this
year six-time U.S. Champion Walter
Browne—have the opportunity to partici-
pate in a simultaneous exhibition.
Congratulations to Francisco Baltier for
becoming only one of 41 players to beat GM
Browne. Other players play in blitz and
quick chess side events. Anyone who is still
bored can check out bookseller Jay Blem's
wide selection of chess supplies and books.
Blem has been a fixture for 17 years now,
contributing to the atmosphere that makes
Reno attractive to hundreds of chess play-
ers and their families each year.
The Western States Open would not be
the same without the many GMs and IMs

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nite time control, Weikel finally switched lectures, signing books and playing a
to sudden death in the last three years: 40 simultaneous exhibition. Unfortunately,
moves in two hours, 20 moves an hour Spassky was unable to return for a third
and the rest of the game in 30 minutes. time in 2006 after falling ill in San Fran-
As Weikel remarked later in the weekend,
"there's the right way, the wrong way and
then there's the Weikel way!"
cisco just days before the tournament.
The chess games began on Friday at
high noon and the upsets came rolling in
Weikel cited two memorable moments soon thereafter, with less than half of the
in his 25 years of organizing Reno chess grandmasters surviving the first day with
tournaments. Thanks to the encourage- two victories. As is often the case, the top
ment of IM John Donaldson and former players occasionally surrender half a point,
CalChess President Tom Dorsch, the first but rarely do they lose. The ten grandmas-
highlight was hosting the 100th U.S. ters combined for merely six defeats, with
Open over ten days in August 1999. More four coming at the hands of one of their
than 20 grandmasters, many other strong peers and just one upset by a player rated
masters and nearly 500 players attended, below 2400. Arizona native FM Robby
making it one of the strongest U.S. Opens Adamson won a theoretical battle in the
in recent years. The second highlight was Pire Defense against GM Alexander Ivanov
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FM Robby Adamson (2344)
GM Alexander Iuanou (2608)
Western States Open (3)
1.e4 d62. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 Nbd74. f4 e5 5. Nf3
exd4 6. Qxd4
The opening is similar in character to
Philidor's defense 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6. Like
in the Philidor, White captures with the
queen to control the center.
6. .. c6 7. Be3 d5 8. exd5 Bc5 9. Qd3 Qe7 10.
~ White to play
Nd4 Nxd5
The pawn sacrifice 10.... Nb6 to open
up White's king is popular, but the results
are quite unimpressive. In fact, Alexan-
der Khalifman didn't even survive to move
20 against Judit Polgar in 1993. 11. dxc6
0-0 12. 0-0-0 bxc6 13. Bgl Qc7 14. g3
Rd8 15. Ndb5! Rxd3 16. Nxc7 Rxdl+ 17.
Nxdl Bxgl 18. Nxa8 Nxa8 19. Rxgl 1-0.
11. Nxd5 cxd5 12. Nf5
Now White gives a demonstration of
winning several tempi.
12.. . Qf6 13. 0-0-0 0-0 14. g4! Bxe3+ 15.
~
Qxe3 Nb6 16. Ne7+ Kh8 17. Nxc8 Raxc8 18.
g5 Qc6 19. Bd3!
After 19. Bd3
simple move with two purposes:
A tion boards available for all. Even some
defend c2 and attack h7.
19... Nc4 20. Qd4 Qa4 21 a3 Rfe8
~ ~
Apawn storm beginning with 21....
b5|? seems natural when the players cas-
tle on opposite sides. 22. Rhel b4 23. b3
Qxa3+ 24. Kbl Nb6 White is better but
still has to be very careful.
22. Rhe1 Qc6 23. h4 Kg8 24. h5
Now only White has an attack while
Black has to bail out into an inferior
endgame just to avoid being checkmated.
24. Qb6 25. Rxe8+ Rxe8 26. Bxc4 dxc4 27.
~ ..
Qxb6 axb6 28. Rd6
White's superior rook and Black's weak
back rank amount to a clear edge.
28. . h6 29. gxh6 gxh6 30. Rxh6 Re4 31.
~~
Rxb6 Rxf4 32. Rxb7 Rh4 33. Rb5 Kg7 34.
Kd2 Kf6 35. a4 c3+ 36. Kxc3 Rxa4
40 Chess Life — February 2008
White has achieved his goals: two con-
nected passed pawns and an active king.
37. b4 Ra3+ 38. Kb2 Rh3 39. Rd5 Ke6 40.
Rd3 Rxh5 41. c4 Rh4 42. Kb3 f5 43. c5 Rh1
44. c6 f4
Kf6 48. Kg2 Kg7 49. Kf1 Ra2
Cutting off the king from e2.
50. Ra7 Kf6 51. Kg2 Ra3
After 44. .. f4
~
Now cutting off f3.
45. Rc3 52. f3 Kg7 53. Ra8 Kf6 54. a7
The natural move 45. c7? would be too White crosses the point of no return.
hasty: 45.... Rcl 46. Rc3 Rxc3+ 47. Kxc3 The alternative plan of bringing White's
Kd7 48. Kd4 Kxc7 Draw. king to the queenside is also drawn, as
has been explained in many textbooks.
45.... Rhs 46. b5 Rf8 47. b6 f3 48. b7 f2 49.
c7 f1=Q 50. c8=Q+, Black resigned. 54.. Kg7 55.
~ ~ Kf2 Ra2+ 56. Ke3 Ra3+ 57.
Ke4 Ra4+ 58. Ke5 Ra5+ 59. Kd6 Ra1 60. g4
The downside to the solid results pro-
duced by the top players was the high hxg4 61. fxg4 Ra2 62. h5 gxh5 63. gxh5 Ra1
64. Ke5 Kh7 65. Kf6 Rf1+ 66. Ke7 Re1+ 67.
quotient of draws. Despite the announce-
Kf8 Ra1 68. Kxf7 Rf1+
ment of a rule banning draws under 30
moves in the Open section, seven of the
top thirteen players in the final standings
finished undefeated with either three or
four draws each. According to the stated
rule, players in the Open section had to
make 30 moves before agreeing to a
peaceful result, yet some games on the top
boards still ended in a quick handshake,
forcing spectators to look towards the
lower boards for entertainment. Fortu-
nately, there were enough other games to
choose from as the stage extended for
the top 10 boards, with large demonstra-
After 68.... Rf1+
of the drawn contests on the top boards
Despite being up two pawns, White's
were quite educational, for example the
king cannot hide. Black's rook will either
following theoretical rook endgame of
give check from the back rank or will sit
three vs. three pawns on the kingside on the a-file to tie down the a8-rook.
and a lone queenside pawn between GM
Eugene Perelshteyn and IM David Pruess. 69. Ke6 Re1+ 70. Kd5 Rd1+ 71. Kc4 Ra1 72.
Kb3 Ra6 73. Kb4, Draw agreed.
Three vs. Three Going into the last round, four of the
One
+
top-rated players shared the lead at 4
GM Eugene Perelsh.teyn (2598) out of 5: GMs Alex Yermolinsky, Melik
IM Dauid Pruess (2456)
Khachiyan and Gregory Serper plus IM
Western States Open (5) Enrico Sevillano. They played it safe in the
final round, perhaps preferring to enjoy
(see diagram top of next column) one evening in Reno before returning
home. These quick draws allowed three
41. Kg2 Ra342. Ra7 Kg743. a5 Kf6 other GMs to join the winner's circle at the
Black's king shuttles between f6 and g7 casino cashier's cage later that night:
to protect the f-pawn and avoid any
Ildar Ibragimov, Sergey Kudrin, and Alex
checks by the white rook. Ivanov. Kudrin defeated GM Walter
Browne by slowly choking White's pieces,
44. Ra8 Kg7 45. a6 Kf6 46. Kh3 Kg7 47. Kh2 reducing them to shuffling back and forth.
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GM Sergey Kudrin (in an archival photo) helped cemen
world champion Boris Spassky in, 2004 and 2005.
Sicilian Defense,
Moscow Variation (B51)
GM Walter Browne (2509)
GM Sergey Kudrin (2617)
Western States Open (6)
1 e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bb5+ Nc6 4. 0-0 Bd7 5.
~
c3 a6 6. Bc4 Nf6 7. Re1 b5 8. Bb3 c4 9. Bc2
e5 10. d3 cxd3 11. Qxd3 Be7 12. Nbd2 0-0
13. Nf1 h614. Ne3 Re815. Nd5 Bf816. a4
Na5 17. Nxf6+ Qxf6 18. Nd2 b4 19. Nb3 Nc6
20. c4 Be6 21 Be3 Rec8 22. Rec1 Nb8 23.
~
Bd1 Nd7 24. Bf3 g6 25. Nd2 h5 26. b3 Nc5
With the queen's knight finding a home
on c5, the end is near.
27. Qc2 Kh7 28. Rd1 h4 29. Be2 Bh6 30.
Bxh6 Kxh6 31. Nf1 Qf4 32. f3 Rd8 33. Rd2
Rd7 34. Rad1 Rad8 35. g3 Qg5 36. Kf2 f5 37.
exf5 gxf5 38. Qb2 f4 39. g4 h3 40. Kg1 Bf5
41. Kh1 a5 42. Bd3 Be6 43. Qc2 d5 44. Be2
d4 45. Bd3 Rg7, White resigned.
(see diagram top of next column)
Browne resigned here, having run out
of useful moves and not waiting for the
inevitable bishop sacrifice on g4. For
example, 46. Rf2 Bxg4 47. fxg4 Qxg4 and
now White must return the piece with 48.
Ng3 because the main alternative 48.
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After 45.... Rg7
48.... Nxd3 49. Qxd3
Nd2 simply allows
Qxd1+.
The drama lacking on some top boards
during the final round was saved for the
blitz playoff late on Sunday night.
Approximately 30 eager chess fans were
treated to quite a show in a blitz round-
robin played by five of the seven titled
players who shared first place (two had
already departed to catch red-eye flights).
In between jokes and even a few drinks
from the casino bar, the happy winners
sacrificed pieces and pushed passed
pawns with spectators watching every
move from less than three feet away, cre-
ating the feeling of an arena football
league game. With lightning quick hands
.'Iji!'
and calm accuracy, Seattle-based GM
Gregory Serper won the playoff with a
round to spare to earn the title of West-
ern States champion and an extra $ 100
in cash. Perhaps all of the winners were
so jovial in anticipation of holding $ 100
bills freshly paid from the casino cashier'
cage at the conclusion of the playoff.
GM Melikset Khachiyan kindly anno-
tated his imper feet yet per fectly
entertaining round four win. Based in Los
Angeles but originally from Armenia,
Khachiyan recently earned the grand-
master title and now shares his love for
chess with students. His claim to fame
came as one of the first teachers of future
GM Levon Aronian, ranked in the top 10
of the world.
Giuoco Piano (C54)
GM Sergey Kudrin (2620)
GM Melikset Khachiyan (2572)
Western States Open (4)
Notes by Khachiyan
e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d3
1.
d6 6. Bb3 0-0 7. Bg5?!
expected Kudrin to stay aggressive
I
against me because this tournament was
very short. However, playing 7. Bg5 in
Chess Life — February 2008 41
 this type of position is well known as not
a good move. Better was the more natu-
ral 7. 0-0 or 7. Nbd2 which Sergey tried
against me last year in Las Vegas.
7.. h6 8. Bh4 Be6 9. Nbd2
~ ~
After 9. Nbd2
9.... Kh8!
To be honest, during the game
proud of myself when I found this move
trying to shut down the white bishop
with ... g7-g5. But I was afraid to do that
right away because of the potential piece
sacrifice on g5. The idea of 9.... Kh8 is
to allow Black's rook on f8 to join the
defense on the kingside. But it wasn'
really necessary. So, let's say 9.... g5 10.
Nxg5 hxg5 11. Bxg5. I spent quite a while
trying to figure out the best way to pro-
ceed here but couldn't find the right
move. 1 1.... Bg4! 12. Bxf6 Bxd 1 13.
Bxd8 Bxb3 This is the move that had
been missed in my calculation.
10. Nc4 g5 11 Bg3 Kg7 12. h4?!
~
White should finish developing first
and then try to strike at the center with
d3-d4. Usually in this type of position,
White's idea to attack Black's kingside
with h2-h4 doesn't work.
12. ~ ~ . g4 13. Nh2 Qd7 14. Nf1 Nh5!
Otherwise h4-h5 is very strong.
15. Nce3 Kh7
A great defensive move!
16. Bc2
Black has excellent compensation for
the pawn after 16. Bxe6 fxe6 17. Qxg4
Qf7! Sergey spent quite a long time
here but at the end refused to go for
this.
16. .. f6!?
~
To overprotect the e5-pawn in case of
d3-d4.
17. Bb3!? Rg8 18. Bxe6 Qxe6 19. Qb3 Qxb3
20. axb3 Ne7 21. 0-0-0 Raf8
Black wants to play ... f6-f5 to focus on
the weak f2-pawn.
22. d4 exd4!?
42 Chess Life — February 2008
could even play ... Bb6, but I wanted to
I Black's plan includes pushing the h-
separate White's pawn structure and create
more weaknesses on the queenside now.
23. cxd4 Bb6 24. Kc2
After 24. Kc2
24. ~~ . f5?!
Better was 24.... Nc6! 25. Kc3 Re8. I
I was absolutely forgot about that. I had been
focusing on the ... f6-f5 breakthrough
and just didn't stop to consider switching
my plans.
25. Nxf5 Nxf5 26. exf5 Rxf5 27. Ne3 Nxg3 28.
fxg3 Rf2+ 29. Kc3 c5!
Black needs to bring the bishop back
into the game since it's currently under
utilized.
30. dxc5 Bxc5 31 Nd5 a5 32. Rd2 Rxd2 33.
~
Kxd2 Rf8 34. Nf4 Bf2! 35. Rc1!
Being in time pressure, White opted
for his best practical chance to continue
the fight. The natural 35. Ne2 leads to a
big advantage for Black after 35.. Rf5.
35... Bxg3 36. Rc7+ Kg8 37. Ne2 Bxh4 38.
~
Rxb7 Rf2 39. Ra7 Rxg2 40. Rxa5 Kf7?!
last move in the first time control
My
and a slight mistake. According to Fritz,
much better is just pushing the g-pawn
right away. But I was a little tired and
tried to play more securely.
41. b4 g3 42. b5
Only here did I realize how dangerous
White's b-pawn is. After spending almost
half of my remaining time, I chose the
safest way to play.
42. ~ ~ . Rf2 43. b6 g2 44. Ra1 Rf5?
Losing most of Black's advantage. Bet-
ter was the in-between move 44.... Bg5+!
45. Kd3 Bd8 46. b7 Bc7 47. Rgl h5 48.
Ke3 Bb6+! 49. Kd2 Ba7! and now Black's
kingside pawns cannot be stopped. This
line was easily found by Fritz.
45. Rg1 Rb5 46. Kc2 Bf6!
Now knew I was supposed to have
I Alexander Ivanov; Top U2400:
an easy win, but probably because I was
so tired I couldn't find the right solution.
47. b3 Rxb6 48. Rxg2 Be5
pawn and also restricting White's knight.
49 Rf2+ Kg6 50 Nf4+ K95
minor piece exchange could be draw-
A
ish since White also has a passed b-pawn.
51. Nd5 Rb7 52. Rg2+ Kf5 53. Rf2+ K94 54.
Nf6+ Kh4 55. Rf5!
White is defending very well and now
threatens Rh5+.
55.... Kg3 56. Nd5 Rb5 57. Nf6 Rb7 58. Nd5
Rb5 59. Nf6 Rc5+ 60. Kd1 Rc8!
Guarding the important g8-square
61. Nd5 Rh8 62. Ke2 h5 63. Rg5+ Kh3 64. b4
h4 65. b5 Ra8! 66. b6 Ra3! 67. Rg8?
The decisive mistake. The only move
was 67. Rf5 and now Black can't play
67.... Rb3 because 68. Rf3+. I was going
to play 67.... Kg4 and I believe this is the
reason White avoided 67. Rf5.
67. . Rb3! 68. Rg6 Rb5 69. Rg8
~~
After 69. Rg8
~ .
69.... Rxd5!! 70. b7 Rb5 71. b8=Q Rxb8 72.
Rxb8 Kg2 73. Rc8 h3 74. Rc2 h2 75. Kd3+
The only alternative fails to a skewer:
75. Ke3+ Kg3 76. Rcl Bf4+.
75.... Kf3 76. Rc1 Bf4 77. Rb1 Be3 78. Rh1
Bgl 79. Kc4 Kg2, White resigned. ~
~-
~
Date: October 12-14 2007
Location: Sands Regency
Hotel/Casino, Reno, Nevada
Top Finishers: Open: 1st-7th
Gregory Serper (won playoff),
Melikset Khachiyan, Sergey
Kudrin, Alex Yermolinsky, Enrico
Sevillano, Ildar Ibragimov and
Andrew Karklins; Top U2300: Sam
Shankland, Cornelius Rubsamen
and Daniel Naroditsky
Chief TD: Jerome Weikel
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he skies were clear and the sun away as Hawaii. The hotel offered views naments, but it always proves to be a o
shone brightly on the St. Louis of St. Louis from the 28-story-high River- good time. Nine rounds played over two e
Gateway Arch during the weekend front revolving restaurant and from the days is fast paced and makes the event ~
of November 17th. The cheery sky was a ground-level 4th Street Grill where play- more exciting, but it- is tiring for all &-

reflection of the joy on the player's faces ers and parents dined while looking up at involved. Players have less down time ~
at the 2007 National Youth Action tour- the Arch. and parents used to working during the "
nament, where the Millennium Hotel The Youth Action tournament is the rounds find an hour doesn't offer much o
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Ba6 10. Ne2, stopping the trade tem-
R porarily, followed by Nf4, attacking the
black kingside.
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W 7. .. c6 8. Bd3 Ba6 9. Nf3 Bxd3 10. Qxd3
~
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I- Playing 10. cxd3 fixes the hole on c4
0r and allows White to answer an eventual
0.
... c6-c5 with dxc5, regaining the nor-
mal pawn structure.
10.. . c5
~ 11 ~ 0-0 Nbc6
After 11.... Nbc6
The black assault against the center is
running smoothly, as the ... c6-c5 break
has been achieved. White, however, is
not even close to achieving his f5 break.
Black has successfully applied pressure
to the white center, and because of his
undamaged pawn structure, is able to
release the tension in the center at will,
unlike White,
~ who will be left with isolated
LTD
doubled c-pawns after dxc5. This gives
Black more flexibility in creating a viable
central/queenside attack.
12. a4 cxd4
Preparing the penetration into the
square c4 by means of ... Na5, ... Rc8,
... Nc4.
13. cxd4 Na5 14. Nd2 Rc8 15. Ba3 Nc4 16.
Nxc4 Rxc4
Black controls the c4-square, has a
bacNvard pawn target on the half open c-
file, and White has nothing to attack.
Again, the white pawns point towards the
f5 break, where Black's king may come
under fire. Without f5, White can only sit
back and defend the black onslaught on
the queenside. Black has definitely
achieved equality or even an advantage.
17. a5 b5 18. Bc5
The white bishop is doing little from this
post, as the black rook has been comfort-
ably set on c4 already.
18. a619. f4 h5 20. g3?
~~~
White misses 20. Bxe7 Qxe7 21. f5,
achieving a break in the position and
avoiding positions with the invincible
black knight on f5. Now, Black has
another side to attack on with a timely h4
break.
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20.. . ~ Nf5 21. Rf2 Rh6
Preparing 22.... h4 23. g4 Rg6 24. h3
Ng3 and the knight reaches e4.
22. Kh1?
Allowing the knight to penetrate the
white position to e4.
22. ~ .~ h4 23. g4
Necessary was the intermediate move
23. Bb6, to avoid the loss of a pawn on c5
in the ensuing moves.
23.... Ng3+ 24. Kg1 Ne4
I Time to hide the king on the undam-
After 24.... Ne4
Black goes up at least a clear pawn.
25. Rf3 Qc8
The queen would much rather be on c5
than the rook, who would need to return
to c4 after 25.... Nxc5 26. dxc5 Rxc5. Why
rush the inevitable trade?
26. f5 Nxc5 27. dxc5 Qxc5+ 28. Kh1 Qd4
Trying for the trade of queens into a
completely winning double-rook endgame.
28.... Rxc2 was probably winning too, in
and a much easier fashion. But why not bank
on the fact that White can't survive an
endgame a pawn down?
29. Qf1 Qxg4
Two pawns up
30. h3 Qh5 31 Qf2 Rxc2 ~
Now three pawns ... Notice how com-
fortable the black rook has been on c4 the
entire game. By controlling this post, it
threatens White's pieces from a comfort-
able post.
32. Qe3
Avoiding 32. Qxc2 Qxf3+ with a miser-
able position.
32... exf5 33. Qd3 Rhc6 34. Qxd5
~
(see diagram top of next column)
34. .. Qg5?!
~
Inaccurate. 35. Rgl Qd2 36. Qxd2 Rxd2
37. Rxg7 gives White unnecessary
chances by activating the currently use-
less white rook on al.
After 34. Qxd5
35. Rd3
The black king is beginning to feel a bit
unsafe, as the rook and queen are lining
up for numerous mate threats.
35.. . Rc1+ 36. Rd1 R1c2?!
~
Wasting time with a pair of poor moves.
At this point, however, Black is just com-
pletely winning.
37. Ra3 Kf8!
aged kingside!
38. Rad3 Kg8 39. Qf3 g640. e6 Rxe6
Four pawns ...
41 Rd8+ Kg7 42. Qa8 Qg3
~
Threatening the unstoppable mate on
h2.
43. Rg8+ Kh6 44. Qf8+ Kg5 45. Qd8+ Rf6 46.
Rxg6+
White goes for the stalemate try ..
46.... fxg6 47. Qxf6+ Kxf6 48. Rd6+ Qxd6,
White resigned.
But it fails. This victory was more of a
positional battle, with less of the tactical
fireworks spurting everywhere than in
T T'
the popular Sicilian lines.
Black played on the fact that White
chose a passive variation to the opening,
and quickly Black gained equality. Slowly,
White made more mistakes like 20. g3,
and 22. Khl, and Black gained a beau-
tiful knight on f5, a kingside break for the
black knight to transfer to e4, and an
extra pawn.
Black's pieces dominated the board,
and they continued to consume the weak-
ened pawns. Finally, after hiding the
black king on the kingside, Black was
able to force a win. ~
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Action by Betsy Dynako, including two
additional games. Click on "Scholastic
Chess" in the left column for more informa-
tion about USCF scholastic chess.
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 By Bruce Pandolfini
In this contest we see BorLs Spasskg, the sound and sturdy attacking
grandmaster and former world champion, developing and maneuvering
his wag to an overwhelming position
There are all kinds of attacking styles,
from wild tactical melees, with stormy
sacrifices and risky advances, to those of
steady build-up and gradual improve-
ment, aiming for consistent gain at
minimal risk. Of course, there are play-
ers such as Boris Spassky who shine in
both kinds of encounters (as well as every
other aspect of chess, too). This game
from Belfort in 1988, a Closed Sicilian
Defense (B24) against Johann Hjartarson,
began l. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 -3 g3 g6 4.~
Bg2 Bg7 5. d3 e6 (diagram).
Your starting position
Now make sure you have the above
position set up on your chessboard. As
you play through the remaining moves in
this game, use a piece of paper to cover
the article, exposing White's next move
only after trying to guess it. If you guess
correctly, give yourself the par score.
Sometimes points are also rewarded for
second-best moves, and there may be
bonus points —or deductions—for other
moves and variations. Note that ** means
that the note to Black's move is over and
White's move is on the next line.
6. Be3 Par Score: 5 is under fire and the g7-bishop is momen-
This attack on the c5-pawn seems to
work best against the 5.... e6 system.
Other moves (4 points part credit each) are
6. Nge2, 6. Nf3, 6. Nh3, and 6. f4.
6.
Of course simply 6. d6 is sound.
46 Chess Life — February 2008
Hjartarson's knight jump to the center is 10. f6
more ambitious.** Somehow he has to break down the
square e5. If 10.... d6?, then 11. Nxd4
7. Nce2 Par Score: 6
dxe5 12. Nc6 (1 bonus point).**
This is why chess players study open-
ing theory. Very few of us would come up 11~ Nf3 Par Score: 5
with this move on our own. It was first
played by Vassily Smyslov against fxe5
Jaroslav Sajtar in the Moscow-Prate
match of 1946. The game didn't attract 12. fxe5 Par Score: 4
attention, for although Smyslov got an
opening edge he misplayed the position 12. Qc7
and was lucky to draw. When the knight Hjartarson has managed to weaken
move was successfully repeated later in the king pawn and can now trade d4 for
the year, versus Arnold Denker, USSR- e5. A possible alternative was 12....
USA match, both the game and the Bb7t? **
seventh move went around the world.
The strategic idea is to play 8. c3 expelling 13. Nexd4 Par Score: 5
the knight from d4, most probably induc-
ing the exchange, 8.... Nxe2 9. Nxe2. 13. Bxe5
The tactical point is that after 7.... Nxe2
8. Nxe2 Bxb2 9. Rbl Qa5+ (9.... Bg7 10. 14. Qe2 Par Score: 5
Bxc5 is fine for White) 10. Bd2 Qxa2 11. This attack on the bishop picks up a
Rxb2!, and White wins material: 11.... developing tempo. Totally wrong would be
Qxb2 12. Bc3 and 13. Bxh8 (2 bonus 14. Nxe5 Qxe5+ 15. Ne2 Qxb2 (deduct 1
points, if you knew it). point).
I
7 b6 14. Bxd4
Black's move was thought to be an The move 14.... Bb7? drops material
equalizer after 8. c3 Nxe2 9. Nxe2 Bb7. after 15. Nb5 Qc5 16. Qxe5 (16. d4? Bxf3)
But Spassky has his own ideas and 16.... Qxe5+ 17. Nxe5 Bxg2 18. Rgl (2
intends to strike first on the a8-hl diag- bonus points). Black has problems. The
onal.** bishop is under fire, so too is the a7-
8. Bxd4 Par Score: 6 pawn, plus 19. Nd6+ and 20. Nef7 are in
the air. Ideally, Black would like to pre-
8. cxd4 serve his dark-square bishop, but on 14.
... Bg7 15. Nb5 (1 bonus point) is most
9. 5 Par Score: 5 annoying. For instance, on 15.... Qc5,
there follows 16. d4 (not 16. Nxa7? Qa5+)
Take 1 bonus point if this was your 16.... Qb4+ (else Nxa7) 17. c3 Qa5 18. a4,
idea when playing 8. Bxd4. The a8-rook and the queen is corralled at the edge of
the board.**
tarily cut off from defense of the d4-pawn.
15. Nxd4 Par Score: 4
9. Rb8
15. Qc5
10. f4 Par Score: 5
Black would like to be castled, but
White guards e5 while threatening to can't quite find the time to get his knight
walk off with the d4-Pawn. out. The moves 15.... Nf6 or 15.... Ne7
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ABCs of Chess Fork Fork Mating net
These problems are all related to
key positions in this month's game.
In each case, Black is to move. The
answers can be found in Solutions
on page 79.
February Exercise: For this exer-
cise you'l need 64 markers (each
representing one square on the
board), a bag to house them, a writ-
ing pad and a comfortable chair.
Blindly pick out two markers and I

mentally determine how a knight Problem II. Problem IV. Problem VI.
Mating net
can get from one point to the other, Enp rise Driving off
r
recording no more than three or four
viable solutions. Selecting the next
marker, repeat the process, maneu-
vering from the last destination to
the new marker square. After discov-
ering several connective routes,
continue choosing new markers and
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 By GM Lev Alburt
If you ue missed the right moue in a position which you deem important make a
note and return to it in seueral weeks. Thus, you'l learn, and rem~mbe~ what you
want to know and remember.
Good strategy is a foundation of our
game, but tactics still reign supreme, as our
game of the month nicely illustrates. Writes
the award winner, Tom Rogers:
I thoroughly enjoy your column each
month in Chess Life, and am particu-
larly encouraged by the numerous
diagrams, allowing me to understand the
comments without a board. It is a good
exercise to visualize the moves between
diagrams and try to recognize the threats
as they develop.
The following game was played at a
time control of Game/45 in a Westfield
New Jersey Chess Club Quad tourna-
ment. As often occurs in lower-rated
sections, the players in this game were 40
years apart in age. What is unusual about
this tactically complex game is that the
older player came out on top.
As usual, Lev's comments are in italics.
Caro-Kann, Exchange Variation (B13I
Teddy Katz (1 521)
Tom Rogers (1 499)
1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. Bd3
After 4. Bd3
I love see a diagram at least once
to
every five moves, and in any important
position, too. I try to do it in mg books and
articles. Still, extra diagrams make books
bulkier, and articles longer.
4.. . Nf6 5.
~ Bf4 Nc6 6. c3 Bg4 7. Nf3
48 Chess Life — February 2008
Better is 7. Qb3! transposing to the main
line, as presented on page 394 in Tom's
prize, Chess Openings for White,
Explained.
7... e6 ~
Here 7.... Bxf3 would be OK, keeping
White's queen from going to b3 (after 8.
Qxf3j.
8. Nbd2 Bd6
After 8.... Bd6
I was a bit hesitant with this move. I
recalled it from other Caro-Kann varia-
tions, but it seems to oQ'er to trade White's
bad bishop for Black's good bishop. On
the plus side, Black's position is less
cramped after the trade.
I like 8.... Bd6, while understanding
Tom's hesitations. White's f4-bishop isn'
"bad" at all. In particular, it keeps the
black rook from b8, and from supporting
the b7-pawn's "minoritg attack" march.
9. Bg5 0-0 10. Qc2
10. Qb3 is better. Black then gets tan-
gled up a bit with 10.... Qe7 to protect b7
and f6 at the same time. White can then
try to win a pawn with 11. Bxf6 Qxf6 12.
Qxb7.
1Vo, 10. Qc2 is a good move, which forces
... h6 (see mg comment to White's 12th
move). If 10. Qb3, Rb8!, and then the the-
matic ... b7-b5.
10... h6 11. Bh4 Be7
~
After 11.... Be7
I'd prefer 11.... Rb8, and then ... b7-b5.
12. 0-0-0?
blunder lining up king and queen on
A
the same file.
Even if not for ... 1Vb4, whg castle into
attack? After 12. h3, (forcing 12.... BxP
(not 12.... Bh5 13. g, thanks to 10.... h6)
13. 1Vxf3, followed bg Qe2, 0-0, etc, White
is slightly bet ter, thanks to Black's
uncalled-for retreat (1 1.... Be7).
12.... Nb4!
Though this is not terribly difficult to
find, I'm proud of this move and the tac-
tical melee that follows. In past games, I
would not have had the confidence to
play such a move, and particularly not
against a youngster with such a good
reputation. (Teddy is ranked 24th in the
nation in the nine-and-under age group.)
If 13. cxb4 Rc8. I have studied your entire
Comprehensive Chess Course, and have
worked through the sixth volume's Chess
Training Pocket Book: 300 Most ImportcLnt
Positions A Ideas three times, recognizing
more of the patterns each time. Cur-
rently, I am at about problem 700 of Fred
Reinfeld's 1001 Winning Chess Sacrifices
and Combinations.
13. Qb1 Nxd3+
Amaster might now plag the subtle 13.
... Rc8; still, 13.... Nxd3 is winning, too.
14. Qxd3 Bf5
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After 14.... Bf5
15. Qe2
15. Qb5 looks intriguing for White. It is
not so much that the queen can cause a
lot of trouble for Black, but she would pre-
vent Black from causing trouble for White.
15. Qb5! may delay Black's assault,
but only for a short time, e.g., 15.... Qc8
and 16.... a6, or even 15.... a6!?.
15. ~ ~ . Qa5 16. a3 Qxa3
After 16.... Qxa3
This is not a sacrifice, but it is another
tactical shot to be proud of. If 17. bxa3
Bxa3 mate.
Very nice, but 16.... Qxc3+, executing
the same idea in a different fashion wins
instantly — mate in two.
17. Nb1 Qa2 18. Nfd2 Rfc8
White has defended well. Now the c3-
square is threatened, since the b2-pawn
is pinned, too.
19. Rhg1 Ba3
Threatening 20.... Qxb2 mate. If 20.
bxa3 Qc2 mate.
Good, but 19.... b5 was both winning-
and simple. When winning, auoid unnec-
essary complications.
20. Qb5 Rxc3+
This is a sacrifice, as I could not see
from here to the end. White's reply is
forced, and I did see as far as 23....
Qxb1+ and was reasonably comfortable
that material would come out close to
even and Black's king would be in a some-
what safer position than White's.
21 Nxc3 Rc8 22. Qb3
~
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After 22. Qb3
22.. Qa1+
~~
Fritz tells me I missed a forced mate
here: 22.... Qxb2+ 23. Qxb2 Rxc3 mate.
Apparently, I need to continue studying
tactics!
I missed it, too! (Perhaps subconscious
attachment to the queen was the cause).
23. Ndb1 Qxbl+ 24. Kd2 Qd3+
Again, Fritz points out that 24.
Qxb2+ 25. Qxb2 Bxb2 is winning.
Yes, and to do it in a simple, safe man-
ner. I would giue a.? to 24.... Qd3+.
25. Ke1 Qc2
After 25.... Qc2
With two pawns for the Exchange and
running short on time, I decided that my
best choice would be to head for the end-
ing. 26. Qxc2 Bxc2 27. Rcl (27. bxa3!—
L.A.) 27.... Bxb2 28. Rxc2 Bxc3+ 29. Ke2
b5.
Rejecting a natural pawn capture, 24....
Qxb2+ on a prior moue, Black is no longer
better, and barely holds with 25.... Qc2.
26. Qxb7?
Heading for the ending was probably
White's best chance, too. This move keeps
Black's attacking chances alive.
26.. . Rc4
~
Fritz says that 26.... Rxc3 is better, but
at this point, I did not see the possibili-
ties developing around e2, and so did
not want to sacrifice more material to
remove the defender. Tame 26.... Rc4
allows White to launch a counterattack.
The point of 26.... Rxc3: if 27. bxc3,
then ... Qe4+ and ... Qxh4.
27. Bxf6 gxf6 28. g4 Bd3
Now the threat to e2 is clear and the
wisdom of removing the c3-knight also.
29. g5
Fritz shows that White can hang on
with 29. Rd2.
29.. . hxg5 30. Qb8+ Kg7
~
31 Qg3 Rxc3
~
After 31.... Rxc3
White has no time to recapture due to
.. Qe2 mate.
32. Qg4 Qxb2 33. f4
We are both in time trouble now, and
White makes the final mistake, removing
a defender of e3. 33. h4 is better.
33... Bf5 34. Gh5 Re3+ 35.
~
Kf1 Bh3+
One last tactical shot, deflecting the
queen.
36. Gxh3 Qe2, mate. ~
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 ~ ~ . ~ Ig

By GM Pal Benko

A SLviss success for our 2006 U.S. champion, a clever escape b9 Juclit Polgar and
reflections on the value of stalemate.

The traditional Biel, Switzerland chess
festival's grandmaster section brought
American success as 2006 U.S. champion
Alex Onischuk tied for first (with 5'/~)
with Norwegian prodigy Magnus Carlsen.
They topped such great names as Yannick
Pelletier, Judit Polgar and Alex Grischuk,
who all had five points.
Theory
Slav Defense (D17)
GM Alex Oriischuk (2650)
GM Alex Grischuk (2726)
Biel, 2007
An interesting ending has arisen. The
three pawns should be enough compen-
sation for the piece — but only with
accurate play. Practical experience favors
White here.
21.... f5
Sooner or later Black must start
advancing pawns, so 21.... d4 looks bet-
ter: 22. Nc4 Ne4 23. Bd3 (23. Be2? Rxc4)
23.... Nf2 24. Rcl Nxd3 25. Rxd3 e5 etc.
22. Be2 Ne4 23. Rd1 Rc5 24. Nc2 Kf7 25. Nd4
Kf6 26. Rb3 Nd6? Black to play
Of course, not 26.... Rxa5? because of
27. Nc6!, but 26.... e5 was possible since dominant c5-knight. So, among other

1.d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Nf3 dxc4 5. a4

Bf5 6. Ne5 e6 7. f3 Bb4 8. e4 Bxe4 9. fxe4
Nxe4 10. Bd2!?
This is all well-known theory. Seemingly
strong is 10. Qf3?! Qxd4 11. Qxf7+ Kd8
12. Bg5+ Nxg5 13. Qxg7 Bxc3+ 14. bxc3
Qxc3+ 15. Ke2 Qc2+ 16. Kel, however it
ends in perpetual check.
10... Qxd4 11. Nxe4 Qxe4+ 12. Qe2 Bxd2+
~ This does not help either. The white
there is no more 27. Nb3. Now White gets
a strong initiative rather unexpectedly.
27. g4! f4
There was a need for 27.... Re8, though
after 28. gxf5+ exf5 the black pawns are
not as unified as before.
28. g5+ Ke7 29. Rh3 Rh8 30. Bg4 e5 31. Ne6
Rxa5 32. Nxg7 Ne4
'7....
moves, a2-a4 may be strong. The passive
Rb8 or 17.... e4 18. Nd4 f5 are also
not comforting. Therefore, Black decides
on a pawn sac for active play.
17.... Bg4!? 18. h3 Rac8 19. Nxb7 Be6 20. b3
Rc2 21. Bf1
Avoids the complications of 21. Bd3
Rc7 22. Ba6 Bc8, but the immediate 21.
Ba6 was more active.
21... Nd5
~

13. Kxd2 Qd5+ 14. Kc2 Na6 15. Nxc4 0-0
Castling long is more common here.
Black's larger pawn mass is on the king-
side, so he believes that the king will offer
better support for a later endgame
advance from there.
16. Qe5 Rab8 17. a5 f6 18. Qxd5 cxd5 19.
Ne3 Rfc8+ 20. Kb1 Nc5 21 Ra3 ~
pieces have already become too strong. In
case of 32.... Kf7, 33. Nf5 Nxf5 34. Bxf5
Kg7 35. Rcl ends it all.
33. Nf5+ Kd8 34. g6 Nf6 35. g7 Re8 36. Bh5,
Black resigned.
Pawn sac
GM Magnus Carlsen (271 0)
GM Alex Onischuk (2650)
Biel, 2007
Better is 21. ... Bd5 22. Nd6 Bxf3 23.
gxf3 e4.
22. Bc4 Nc3 23. Rd2 Rxd2 24. Nxd2 e4 25.
Kf1 Rb8 26. Nc5 Bxc4+ 27. Nxc4 Rb5
Here 27.... Na4 28. Nd7 Rd8 29. Nde5
Re8 30. bxa4 Bxe5 31. Rb1 gives White
only a slight advantage.
28. Na6
(see diagram top of next column)

(see diagram top of next column) 28.... Bf8?

Our man suffered his only loss against
Carlsen, his main rival.
Tarrasch's aphorism is shown in this
position. "A black knight never stands
well on b6."
After queen trades the position is even
worse for Black, who already has devel-
After 21. Ra3 opment difficulties because of the
Even just visually, this move looks pas-
sive. It will not stop 29. b4. The hidden 28.
... Rh5 was best, sustaining counterplay
with a potential ... g5-g4 pawn advance.
29. b4!
Gives the pawn back and creates a
fatal pin.

50 Chess Life — February 2008

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Benko's Bafflers
Most of the time these studies resem-
ble positions that could actually occur
over-the-board. You must simply reach
a theoretically won or drawn position for
White.
Solutions can be found on page 79.
Please e-mail submissions for Benko's
Bafflers to: pbenko@uschess. org
After 28. Na6
29.... Bxb4 30. a4 Rb7 31. Rc1 Nd5 32. Rb1
f5
If 32....
Re7, then 33. Rxb4 works,
but also good is 33. Nxb4 Rb7 34. Nd6.
33. a5!
Seals Black's fate. Against 33.... Re7,
34. Nxb4 Rb7 35. Nb6 wins. Look at the
teamwork of the white knights!
33. ~~~ Kg7 34. Ne5 f4
Despair— but there is no adequate
defense against Nc6.
35. exf4 e3 36. fxe3 Nxe3+ 37. Kg1 Nd5 38.
Kh1 Rb5 39. Nc6, Black resigned.
Stalemate!
GM Alex Grischuk (2726)
GM Judit Polgar (2707)
Biel, 2007
(see diagram top of next column)
29.. a5?! ~ ~
Black is obviously worse— all of her
pawns are scattered— so she wants to
get matters decided soon.
30. bxa5 Ra4 31. Nxa7
Gets a pawn, but he could try for more
with this plan: 31. Rc2 a6 32. Rb2 and
Rb4 to go for the g4-pawn.
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Problem I Problem II
Arpad Rusz, 2008
White to play and draw
Black to play
31.... Rxa5 32. Nc6 Rxa2 33. Ne5 Ra4 34.
Rxc7 Ne4 35. Kg2
The alternative 35. Nxg4 Nxg3+ 36.
hxg3 Rxg4 with the pawn plus should
be a draw since all the pawns are on the
same side.
35. Nf6 36. Nf7+ Kh7 37. Ng5+ Kh6 38.
~~~
Ne6 Ra2?
A time-pressure miscalculation. Sat-
isfactory is 38.... g5.
39. Nxg7 Kg6
If 39.... Ne4, 40. Rf7 Kg6 41. Rf4 or 39.
... Nd5; then 40. Nf5+ Kg5 41. Rc5 wins.
40. Ne6 Nd5 41 Rc1 Rd2 42. Re1 Kf5 43. Re2
~ move, simple logic would seem to dictate
Rd1 44. Nc5 Nf645. h3 gxh3+ 46. Kxh3
So far so good. The win should be mere
technique with the two passed pawns.
46.. . Rd447. Kg2 Rd648. f3 Rd449. Ne4
~ played on until the bitter end since a sin-
Nd5 50. Rd2 Rxd2+ 51 Nxd2 Kg5
~ gle side-pawn, which currently may have
Black seems to hope for a miracle and
it finally comes true.
52. Kf2 Kf5 53. Nc4 Nb4 54. Ke2 Nc6 55. Ke3
Ne7 56. Nb2 Nd5+ 57. Kf2 Nf6 58. Nd3 Kg5
59. f4+ Kg4 60. Ne5+ Kh3!? 61 Kf3?~
It looks good,.but here only 61. f5 is
winning! For example, 61.... Ne4+ 62. Kf3
Nxg3 63. f6 Nf5 64. f7 Nd4+ 65. Ke4 Ne6
66. Kf5 etc. wins.
61 .. Ng4!!
~~
Steven B. Dowd, Alabama
,
8///
White to play and win.
'udit
told me her opponent started
thinking for about 50 minutes here, his
face becoming red as he realized that
there is no longer a win~nly a stalemate.
62. Nd3 Nh2+ 63. Ke4 Ng4!!
This rare stalemate inspired a com-
poser. See it in the "Bafflers."
64. Ne5 Nf6+ 65. Kf3 Ng4 66. Nc4 Nh2+ 67.
Ke4 Nf1 68. Ne3 Nxg3+ 69. Ke5 Kh2 70. Kd6
Nh5 71. f5 Ng7 72. f6 Ne8+, Draw agreed.
Reflection
I read the letter "Last move wins" in
the October issue's "Counterplay" sec-
tion with interest. I agree it is time for
change in order to avoid so many draws.
FIDE has queried GMs about this, and
my proposal was three points for a win,
one for a draw and two for the player
that makes stalemate with his last
move—with one point to the stalemated
player.
There have been tournaments like this
in Europe. Not long ago giving stalemate
was equal to a win. I would go back to
that, but only half way, awarding points
of 2, 1'/~, and 1 as in the present system.
If you make your opponent unable to
at least "half a victory."
This kind of change would certainly
have a great effect on endings. All posi-
tions that now look drawn would be
no value, would now be upgraded.
World Champion Lasker also proposed
a refined version of scoring against the
"draw-death"—and there were no comput-
ers in his time. Times change and we
must change with them.
Download a .pgn file of this column's
games and all the games from this issue
on uschess.org. Click on Chess Life mag-
azine link and then "PG1V Game Files" in
the left column.
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25
By GM Larry Evans

An American Classic 1. White moves 3. Black moves

II
340 players (including 11 GMs I

and 7 IMs) were attracted by a prize

fund of 835,342 to this annual clas-
sic at the Sands, Hotel-Casino in
Reno, Nevada, organized by Jerry,
Weikel,It's one of the few events
with a time control of 40 moves in
two hours followed by 20 moves
an'our
and'hen '/~ hour apiece of sud-
den death. Solutions on page 79.
GM'regory Serper won a rapid
playoff after six others tied him at (a) Qxb4 (b) Nf3 (c) f4 (a) Qb4 (b) Rxb2 (c) Ba3
4'/~ 1/2 (See tournament report on 4. Black moves
~

2. White moves
page 38). A new star emerged when,
8-year-old Shan 'Sharan (1285) of
Las Vegas'won a lower section with
'5'/~ out of 6. A physician's son and
the overall high-scorer, he hopes to
become the, youngest GM in history.
Chess Life readers are invited to
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.i'ichard Shorman, February ut I learned a lot about teaching it. Richard is Phenomenal
Volunteer of the Month in front of a demonstration board. Richard makes studying and
learning chess exciting, and most importantly simplifies it (in
the style of Purdy) ... I wish to honor him as one of the best
Iwl'he USCF Volunteerof the Month is named
by a different member of the Executive
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Richard Shorman. Please send your nomi-
nation to the board member of your choice.
chess coaches, and one of the most positive forces that exists
for children's chess. If you are lucky enough to have Richard
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columnist for the Hayward Daily Reuieur 2008 Frank K. Berry U.S. Championship
for over 13 years. As co-instigator of The 2008 Frank K. Berry U.S. Chess Championship is now
that famous East Bay legend, the Cher- slated for May 13-21 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This prestigious
ryland Cafe, he provided the chess and invitational event, dating back to 1845, will this year be a
a dry wit while Harold James (proprietor and cook) provided nine-round Swiss with 24 contenders including the top 10
the place and a sarcastic wit. Richard's amazing chess classes rated grandmasters, seeded players, qualifiers and wild-card
at Chabot Junior College were well attended, despite the dense selections. The prize fund will be at least 850,000 and in the
curriculum, including Paulin Endings by Ilya Maizelis, Masters event of a tie for first there will be a playoff for the title.
of the Chessboard by Richard Reti, and Chess the Easy Way The 2008 Frank K. Berry U.S. Women's Chess Champi-
by Reuben Fine. His skills as a translator were especially onship will be held at the same time and location as a 10-player
appreciated in the era before the explosion of chess literature round robin.
and the Internet. You can qualify! The recent tradition of allowing players to
Richard's varied volunteer history reflects the organiza- qualify for the championship via other large tournaments
tional twists and turns of northern California chess. He was throughout the year has been popular (over half of the 2007 con-
at various times editor of the Oakland YMCA Chess Bulletin, tenders were qualifiers), but without qualification events in 2007
Central California Chess Association publicity director and it has been decided to hold a single special Qualifier Open
league director, director/instructor of the LERA late night tournament at which any player has a chance to win one of
chess group for three decades, Hayward Chess Club seven slots available into the title event in May. The Qualifier
instructor/lecturer, Hayward Chess Club president, Chess in Open is now scheduled for March 28-30, a seven-round Swiss,
Action games editor, Scacchic/Chess Voice games editor, LERA in Tulsa at the Best Western Trade Winds Central, with 811,000
brilliancy prize judge for 30 years, tournament director—Jun- in guaranteed prizes in addition to the coveted championship
ior Divisions for Chess Friends of Northern California, and slots. For details, see the "Tournament Life" section, page 64.
teacher to thousands of East Bay adults and kids for over 40 The Internet Chess Club (ICC) is also going to sponsor an
years. online tournament of state champions, as they did in 2007,
An enthusiastic photographer, Richard has been the major which will also qualify its winner for the championship. Details
photo contributor for most of the northern California chess mag- on this will be announced soon. Berry also will make three "wild
azines for the last 35 years. He has added more games to the card" selections to round out the field. The final announcement
CalGames chess database than anybody else. He's now the sen- of the players will be made in April on Chess Life Online.
ior advisor to ChessDryad.corn, a website focused on northern
California chess history and games. Audio downloads of some 2008 Delegate Election
of his lectures are available at wvvw.chessdryad.corn/shorman/. The USCF will hold an election in 2008 to elect the 125
Eric Hicks, director of the successful Academic Chess pro- members of its board of delegates for 2009 and 2010 and 125
gram in the Bay Area, remarks, "I am proud to admit that I alternate delegates. Details on the nomination process and
learned much from Richard, and consider myself to be one of further details on the election itself will appear in the March
his many students. I never learned much chess from him ... Chess Life and are available online at www.uschess.org/go/vote.

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USCF is a notfor-profi t membership organization devoted to extend- "a monthly magazine, as well as targeted publications to its mem-
ing the role of chess in American society. USCF promotes the study bers and others. It superuises the, organization of the U.S. Chess
and knowledge of the game of chess, for its own sake as an art and Championship, an open tournament held every summer, and other
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growth of chess, from local clubs to state and regional associations, projects. It is structured to ensure effective democratic procedures
and it promotes chess iri American society. To these ends, USCF offers in accord with its bylaws and laws of the state of Illinois.

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The following, pooint totaLs reflect all rated
event information as of December 21 for the
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54,000 First Prize 9th $ 350 11th 350
Grand Prix Standings 10th $ 350 12th $ 350
Overall Standings (Top U.S. player qualifies for the
State Pts. 2008 U.S.Invitational Championship) Junior Categories
Name
l,i GM Zviad Izoria NY 227.91 2nd: $ 2,000 3rd: $ 1,000 4th: $ 800 (according to date of birth)
2'M Jaan Ehlvest, NY 199.35 5th: $ 700 6th. $ 600 7th: $ 500 1983-85
1986-88
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1st:
$ 300
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2nd: $ 200
2nd: $ 200
3rd:
3rd:
$ 100
$ 100
3 GM Alexander Stripunsky NY ~

183.75 8th: $ 400

1989-90 1st: $ 300 2nd: $ 200 3rd: $ 100
4 ',~ IM Enrico Sevillano CA 172.42 Senior Category 1991-92 1st: $ 300 2nd: $ 200 3rd: $ 100
5 GM Alexander Ivanov MA 166.42, 1941/before 1st: $ 300 2nd: $ 200 3rd: $ 100 1993/after 1st: $ 300 2nd: $ 200 3rd,'100
6 GM Alexander Shabalov PA 155.95
7 GM Sergey Kudrin CT 151.08
'M Jay Bonin
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GM Hikaru Nakamura
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2007 ChessCafe.corn Grand Prix Rated Events
Name End Date State GP Pts. Winner(s)
11, 'GM Ildar Ibragimov CT
2007 North Carolina Open 11/04/07 NC 15 Chris Mabe, John Russell Potter
12 IM Alex

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Junior Categories
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Jenifer Woods Memorial Grand Prix
New York State Action Champ
AQE November Buffalo Open
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Ronen Har-Zvi
Lionel Davis, Glenn Westcott
Gregory Kaidanov, Emory Tate,
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Michael Christianson, Damir Studen,
1 GM Zviad Iioria NY 227.91 Wayne Christensen, David Hater
2 IM Joshua Friedel NH 55.53 27th Willimantic Fall Open Grand Prix 11/15/07 CT 10 Thomas Hartmayer
3 GM Valeriy Aveskulov NE 46.50 Viking 4-County Open 11/17/07 NJ 20 Thomas Bartell, Alexander Stripunsky
2007 Boulder Fall Classic 11/18/07 CO 6 Tyler Hughes
Players born between 1987 and 1989 inclusive: 2007 Georgia Class Championships 11/18/07 GA 10 Todd Andrews
1 GM Hikaru
. Nakamura'Y 113.81 6th Annual Turkey Bowl 11/18/07 FL 30 Renier Gonzalez
2 IM Alex Lenderman NY 90.44 47th Mid-South Open 11/18/07 TN 6 Kenneth Turner
3 IM Axel Bachmann TX 40.33 Oklahoma Centennial Open 11/18/07 OK 10 Conrad Holt
St. John's Masters at the Marshall 11/20/07 NY 15 Alex Lenderman, Alexander
Players born between 1990 and 1991 inclusive:
Stripun sky
1, Thomas Riccardi NY 50.83 American Open Quick Championship 11/24/07 CA 6 Andranik Matikozyan
2 Matt Parry NY, 48.00 Nashville Chess Center Grand Prix 11/25/07 TN 6 Ron Burnett

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3 Daniel Yeager PA 33.11 43rd Annual American Open 11/25/07 CA 100 Alex Yermolinsky
Players born between 1992 and 1993 inclusive: ;National Chess Congress 11/25/07 PA 120 Darmen Sadvakasov
; Mark Heimann PA 13.57 Pillsbury Memorial 11/25/07 MA 6 David Vigorito
7th Annual Ken Smith Memorial 11/25/07 TX 40 Axel Bachmann
2 Alex Markovits OH 10 00 2007 Motor City Open 11/25/07, 40
MI Ben Finegold
3 'atrick Tae TN 9.75 2007 Illinois Class Championship 12/01/07 IL 6 Jan Van de Mortal
Players born 1994 and after: NY December Action! 12/01/07 NY 10 Zviad Izoria
1 FM, Ray Robson FL 2007 Atlanta December G/45 12/01/07 GA 6 Kazim Gulamali
2-3 Daniel Naroditsky CA
10 Grand Prix Points Tonighti 12/06/07 NY 10 Boris Privman, Jay Bonin
Jenifer Woods Memorial Grand Prix 12/08/07 NY -10 Matt Parry
3-3 Deepak Aaron
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GA KLCC Buffalo Open Grand Prix 12/08/07 NY 10 Lionel Davis, Marijan Procyk
Senior Category 9th Annual Joseph Ileto Memorial 12/09/07 CA 15 Tim Taylor, Eduardo Ortiz
Players born 1942 and before: Bob Peretz CC Championship 12/10/07 NY 15 Lonnie Kwartler, John Kelly
1 Ilya Solonkovich 'Y 25.00
'CA Winter Open
2007 Atlanta Open
12/16/07
12/16/07
NJ
GA
6 Eugene Sokolovsky, Thomas Bartell
10 Todd Andrews
2 FM 'oris Zisman MD 9.00 91st Marshall Club Championshipl 12/16/07 NY 100 Jaan Ehlvest
3 Jerry Hanken ,
CA 8.33 Due to space constraints, no t all Gran d Prix tourna ments are included,
they will be carried ov er to next mo nth.
Information for Organizers, Tos, and Affiliates

player. If you collect a new membership, tla@uschess. org

Organizing a 2008 Grand Prix Event
To qualify, an event must be USCF- do not submit your rating report until fax: 931-787-1200
your disk and paper reports include that TLA Department
rated (regular or quick) and meet these U.S. Chess Federation
criteria: player's ID number.
To assist TDs in doing this, we have PO Box 3967
~ All USCF-rated players over 2199 must
made several enhancements to our web Crossville, TN 38557
be eligible to play in the top (or only) sec-
tion. server which will speed up online mem- TLAs received after the 10th of the
~ The prize fund for which all masters bership processing and give TDs a quick deadline month will not appear in the
are eligible must equal or exceed $ 300 way to obtain USCF IDs for new member- issue currently being processed. 8
guaranteed. ships.
~ Class prizes for Under 2300 or a higher We also recommend that TDs use the
rating requirement qualify towards GP Member Services Area to check for mem- Chess TLA Deadlines
points, but if they exceed 25% of the ber IDs. The search capabilities of MSA Cover TLA must be Tournaments
total qualifying Grand Prix money, they have been enhanced to assist TDs in find- date received by beginning release

count as 25% of the total. ing existing member IDs. Jan. Nov. 10 Jan. 15 End Dec.
~ Other than entry fees and USCF dues, For more details, please check the Feb. Dec.10 Feb. 15
March 15 15'xpected
End Jan.
End Feb.
March, Jan. 10
no charges over 825 are permitted. USCF website: April Feb. 10 April 15 End March
~ The tournament must be submitted for www.uschess. org/ rtgchange. php. May March 10 May 15 End April
the Tournament Life section of Chess June
Dec.'ife April 10 June 15 End May
Life and designated by the submitter as Professional Players Health and July May 10 July 15 End June

a Grand Prix tournament. Benefits Fund Aug. June 10 Aug. 15 End July
Sept. 15 End Aug.
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Only players who are USCF members Many Grand Prix tournament organiz- Sept. July 10
Oct. 15 End Sept.
Oct. Aug. 10
during the tournament may earn GP ers will contribute $ 1 per player to the Nov. Sept. 10 Nov. 15 End Oct.
points. Foreign GMs, IMs, WGMs, and Professional Health R Benefits Fund. All Oct. 10 Dec. End Nov.
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WIMs can play without being members, Grand Prix tournaments that participate
but they will not obtain Grand Prix in this program are entitled to be pro-
points unless they join. moted to the next higher Grand Prix
Guaranteed Grand Prix points awarded for:
~ Conditions concerning USCF Grand category — for example, a 6-point tourna Top Prizes 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Tot
ment would become a 10-point tourna-
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Prix tournaments are subject to review $ 300-$499 6 6

and adjustment by the USCF Executive ment. Points in the top category are $ 500-$ 749 8 2 10

Director. promoted 50%. $ 750-$ 999 10 5 15

The top prizes must be unconditionally $ 1,000-$ 1,499 12 8 20

guaranteed (or if a Grand Prix event's NoTournaments in your area? $ 1,500.$ 1,999 14 10 6 30

prize fund is based on entries, only the Why not organize one? $ 2,000-$ 2,499 16 12 8 4 40

Do you need to go out of town for tour- 14 10 6 2 50

$ 2,500-$ 2,999 18
absolutely guaranteed minimum payout 60
counts for point awards) and announced nament play? Would you and others in $ 3,000-$ 3,999 20
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Even if prizes are raised at the tourna- sional event closer to home? Organize $ 6,000-$ 9,999 26 22 19 16 13 10 8 6 120

ment, no additional points can be one! It's not much work to hold a small $ 10,000-$ 29,999 30 26 23 20 16 13 10 8 4 150

awarded because the bonus would be tournament, and there is little risk if you $ 30,000 up & 36 32 29 26 21 18 14 12 8 4 200

unfair to players who may othenvise have use a low-cost site and avoid guaranteed $ (Enhanceco 54 48 44 39 31 27 21 18 12 6 300

entered. If you have questions about the
Grand Prix, please contact Chuck Lovin-
good at clovingood@uschess.org or
931-787-1234 ext. 148.
prizes. You might even make a profit! Points involved divided equally (rounded to
hvo decimal points) among tied players.
Either a based-on Swiss with projected
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Tournament Directors in prizes.
The tournament director has the right The affiliation fee is just 840 a year. You Type 1 yr 2yr 3yr
to shorten the basic time control, in min- will receive the annual rating supplement
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utes, by the time delay used, in seconds. and have access to the TD/Affiliate area . Adult (online purch) $ 41 $ 76. $ 109
Example: Clocks for G/60 with 5-second of our website. Senior (65+) $ 36 $ 65 $ 93
time delay (t/d5) may be set at 55 min- Remember, you can both run and play Young Adult (U25) $ 25 $ 44 $ 62
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USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
FOR ALL EVENTS. If not a member, add
dues to advance entry fee or pay them
with entry fee at site.
U.S. Championship Qualifier. Tourna-
ment in which qualification spots for the
U.S. Championship are awarded.
American Classic. Generally, an event
that has been held by one organizer for
the last three years and has attracted
more than 400 players each year.
Heritage Event. Tournament held for
at least 25 years.
Quick Chess. Tournaments with time
controls of G/5 to G/29. There is a sep-
arate "quick" or "overall" rating system
that includes these events, and games
played in these tournaments will not
affect a player's regular rating. Games
played with a time control of G/30 or
slower and submitted online or on disk
will be rated in both the quick/overall
system and the regular system.
Rating Classes
In most events, you don't have to win
the tournament to win a prize—you can
win a class prize as a top scorer of your
rating group, or a section prize in a sec-
tion restricted to your rating group. These
rating groups are:
Senior Master - 2400 & up
Master 2200-2399 Class C 1400-1599
Expert 2000-2199 Class D 1200-1399
Class A 1800-1999 Class E 1000-1199
Class B 1600-1799 Class F 800-999
Some tournaments use different groups
such as 1900-2099, and some have
"under" prizes or sections including all
below a specified level.
Ratings Information
You never lose your rating, no matter
how long it has been since you last played.
If you return after a long absence, please
tell the director and USCF your approx-
imate rating and last year of play.
If you have a FIDE rating, or a rating or
category from any other country, no mat-
ter how many years ago, you are not
unrated. FIDE or foreign ratings may be
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I erwise advertised by S and/or-C (see below for explanations).
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QC: Quick Chess events.
Gtd: Guaranteed prizes.
= number of entries needed to pay full prize
$$b/x: Based-on prizes, x
fund. At least 50oo of the advertised prize fund of $ 501 or more must
'e
rejected or have adjustment points added.
If details are not announced, players
wishing to use such ratings should con-
tact the organizer in advance.
For foreign players with multiple ratings
(USCF, FIDE, CFC, FQE, other foreign),
the highest rating'is used, with possible
adjustment points added, unless other-
wise announced.
Ratings based on 4-25 games are called
"provisional ratings" to indicate they are
less reliable than established ratings.
However, such ratings are valid for pair-
ing and prize purposes at all USCF-rated
events, unless otherwise stated.
A Director may assign an estimated
rating to any player, and may expel an
improperly rated player from an event.
Hotel-Motel Rates
Rates listed are often special chess
rates —you must request "chess rates"
or you will be charged more. The chess
rates may be unavailable if not reserved
several weeks in advance, or if the block
of chess rooms is used up. Hotel-desk
personnel are often poorly informed about
chess rates—if that is the case, ask for the
Sales Office or contact the tournament
organizer.
What to Take to a Tournament
Along with a pen or pencil and your
Class G 600-799
Class H 400-599 USCF ID card (or current Chess Life),
Class I 200-399 take a chessboard, set, and clock if you
Class j 199/below have them.
For prizes of 8600 or more, bring your
U.S. Social Security card. If you have no
Social Security number, the organizer
must deduct 30% from your prize for the
IRS (this includes foreigners).
Warning! The use of a cell phone in
the tournament room is prohibited at
most tournaments. If your cell phone
rings in a room with games in progress,
you could be penalized, or even forfeited.
How to Enter in Advance
Entering by mail or online (if available)
is easier for both you and the tourna-
ment organizer and often costs less.
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Game in.'For instance, G/75 means each side has 75 minutes foi
'he entire game.
GPP: Grand Prix Points available.
HR; Hotel rates. For example, 60-65-70-75 means $ 60 single, $ 65
twin, $ 70/3 in room, $ 75/4 in room.
JGP: Junior Grand Prix
.
Memb. req'd: Membership required; cost follows. Usually refers to
the TLA ads for entering options.
Along with entry fee, send full name,
address, USCF ID number, exPiration
date, and section desired (if any). Also,
give your last official USCF rating from
your magazine label (first 4 numbers on
top row). If you are unrated, or have a rat-
ing from many years ago, be sure to
indicate this. Your official USCF rating is
on the top line of your mailing label: Reg-
ular, Quick, and Correspondence.
Mailed entries are usually not acknowl-
edged unless you enclose a self-addressed
postcard. If entering online, print confir-
mation of entry. They are refundable if you
withdraw before Round 1 is paired, unless
otherwise stated.
For National Events, refund requests
must be submitted in writing no later
than 30 days after the tournament ends.
Any requests made after this date may not
be honored.
If You Must Withdraw
If you enter by mail and cannot attend,
or must drop out of a tournament in
progress, it is important you give notice
before pairings are started, so no one is
deprived of a game. Mail entrants should
send withdrawal notices at least a week
beforehand — phone any later than this.
To withdraw by phone on tournament
day, call the site and ask specifically for
"the chess tournament." E-mail with-
drawals several days in advance are
acceptable if the TD's e-mail address is
listed. Any later than this, both e-mail
your withdrawal and call the tournament
site as the TD might not have access to
his (her) e-mail account. If you forfeit
without notice, you may be fined up to the
amount of the entry fee.
rating.'heck
Tournament Directors
Tournament Director Certification is
an endorsement of professional compe-
tence only. Such certification does not
in itself render any Tournament Director
an agent of the USCF, nor is any Affiliate
an agent of the USCF. 8
Reg: Registration at site.
RR: Round robin (preceded by number of rounds).
S: Smoking allowed.
SASE: For more info, send self-addressed stamped envelope.
SD/: Sudden-death time control (time for rest of game follows)."~I
For example, 30/90, SD/1 means each player must make 30 moves
in 90 minutes, then complete the rest of the game in an hour.

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awarded.
Bye: Indicates vrhich rounds players who find it inconvenient to play
take 1z-point byes instead. For. example, Bye 1-3 means 4-point
byes are available in Rounds.l through 3.
i'/: state affiliate.
Open: A section open to all. Often has very strong players, but some
eligible for lov~er sections can play for the learning experience.
OSA: Other'states accepted. Refers to state dues.
Section: A division of a tournament, usually excluding players
above a specified rating. Players in a section face only each other,
not those in other sections.
'PHBF: Professional Players Health and Benefits Fund., SS: Swiss-System pairings (preceded by number of rounds).
C: Computers allowed. T/Dx: Time delay, x = number of seconds.
CC: Chess club. Quad: 4-player round robin sections; similar strength players.

'nt:
EF: Entry fee.
Enhanced Grand Prix points (see previous page).
Where to mail entries.
FIDE: Results submitted to FIDE for possible ratin'g.

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RBO: Rated Beginner's Open...
Rds: Rounds; scheduled game times follow. For example, 11-5, 9-3
means games begin 11 a.m. 8 5 p.m. on the first day, 9 a.m. & 3 p.m.
on the second day.
,
Unr: Unrated.
USEF: Combined entry fee 8 USCF dues.
W: Site is accessible to wheelchairs.
WEB; Tournaments that will use a player's on-line

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USCF National Events
See TLA in this issue for details:
2008 U.S. Amateur Team-South
Feb. 15-17 or 16-17 ~ Orlando,
Florida
2008 U.S. Amateur Team-North
Feb. 16-17 ~ Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2008 U.S. Amateur Team-West
Feb. 16-18 ~ Los Angeles, California
2008 World Amateur Team 8 U.S.
Team-East
Feb. 16-18 ~ Parsippany, New Jersey
2008 U.S. Junior Chess Congress
March 8-9 Anderson, Indiana
~ Please contact the National Office if
2008 National Junior High
April 4-6 Dallas, Texas
~ National Event. The USCF recommends
2008 National High School
April 18-20 Atlanta, Georgia
~ the following schedule. However, bids
2008 5th Annual National All Girls
Chess Tournament
April 25-27 ~ Dallas, Texas
2008 U.S. Senior Open
April 28-May 3 Boca Raton, Florida
~
2008 Burt Lerner National
Elementary (K-6) Championship
May 9-11 ~ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2008 65th U.S. Amateur East
May 24-26 ~ Somerset, New Jersey
2008 U.S. Game/10 (QC)
June 5 Las Vegas, Nevada
~ only one event
2008 National Open
June 6-8 or 7-8 Las Vegas, ~ may be purchased from affiliates and are now
Nevada
Future Events (Watch for details)
2008 U.S. Amateur West
May 24-26 ~ Tucson, Arizona
2008 College Chess Tournament of
Champions
Aug 2-5 Dallas, Texas
~
2008 Denker Tournament of H.S.
Champions
Aug 2-5 ~ Dallas, Texas
2008 109th U.S. Open
Aug 2-10 ~ Dallas, Texas
2008 U.S. G/15 (QC)
Aug. 30 ~ St. Petersburg, Florida
2008 National Scholastic K-12/
Collegiate Championship
December 12-14 ~ Kissimmee,
Florida
2009 Supernationals IV
April 3-5 ~ Nashville, Tennessee
Note: Organizers previously awarded
options for USCF National Events must
still submit proposals (including sam-
ple budgets) for their events.
Beginning in 2007 with the February rating List,
EACH MONTH on the USCF webslte, and each monthly ratingannounced
Overdue Bids
Bids on the following tournaments are
past deadline and will be considered
immediately:
2008 U.S. Masters
2008 U.S. Amateur Championships
(South, North)
2008 U.S. Class Championship
2008 U.S. G/60
2008 U.S. Action G/30
2008 U.S. Pan Am Intercollegiate
2009 U.S. Open
Bidding Deadlines
you are interested in bidding for a
that bids be submitted according to
may be considered prior to these dates.
Tournament memberships not
valid for National events
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Junior Tournament
Memberships (JTMs)
Available
USCF's Tournament Membership (TM) program,
which allows players the option of joining for
at a greatly reduced rate, has
been modified. Junior TMs for age 24 or below
I SCHOLASTIC (all players must be High School age or younger; aver-
available to them for $ 7 online with rating report
submissions. They include one issue of Chess
Life or Chess Life for Kids, and $ 5 of this fee
may be applied to a full membership within 60
days. JTMs not valid for National events.
Many scholastic tournaments exist that are not
USCF-rated, and the USCF is concerned that the
reason is that organizers fear losing players
unwilling or unable to pay entry fee plus dues of
$ 17 (Scholastic), $ 19 (Youth), or $ 25 (Young
i3 Adult). The availability of a $7 option should cause
some of these events to switch to being USCF-
rated, promoting membership. The idea behind the
TMs is not to sign up a lot of them, but rather to
cause more USCF-rated tournaments to be held.
More details on uschess.org.
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2008 Frank K. Berry
U.S. Championship
Qualifier Open
March 28-30, GPP: 120,.7 Qualifier spots to be
awarded for the 2008 FKB U.S. Championship
(May 13-21) i n Tulsa, OK. See February issue or
uschess.org f or TLA.
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the rating supplements will be updated
supplement will be used for
The Tournament Announcements on the following pages are provided
for the convenience of USCF members and for informational pur-
poses only. Unless expressly indicated otherwise, neither the U.S.
Chess Federation nor Chess Life warrants the accuracy of anything
contained in these Tournament Announcements. Those interested
in additional information about or having questions concerning any
of these tournaments are directed to contact the organizer listed.
Chess Life will exercise all due diligence in providing accurate
typesetting of non-camera-ready copy but assumes no responsibil-
ity for errors made in such work.
Nationals
All tournaments listed in Tournament Life are
USCF rated. USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
FOR ALL EVENTS. If not a member, add dues to
advance entry fee or pay them with entry at site.
Feb. 15-17 or 16-17, Florida
2008 U.S. Amateur Team - South
SSS, G/120 (2-day option, rd 1 G/60). Orlando International Air-
port Hotel & Conference Center,3835 McCoy Road, Orlando, FL
32812. 4-player teams (plus alternate). 2 Sections (using December
annual rating supplement): OPEN, Team Avg rtng &2200. SCHOLAS-
TIC, Game/60, Team avg &1200. EF per player: OPEN $ 25 by 2/9, $ 35
later. SCHOLASTIC $ 15 by 2/9, $ 20 later. SPECIAL EF: 5-player
team $ 115 by 2/9, $160 later. PRIZES: OPEN 1st, 2nd teams: plaque
and four Excalibur "specials", 3rd: plaques; SCHOLASTIC 1st, 2nd
teams: plaques and four Excalibur "specials",3rdTrophy Board Prizes
each section: Brdsld, Excalibur "specials"; Class Prizes: Trophies. Other
awards TBD. Schedule: OPEN 3-day: rds 8, 1-7,9-3, 2-day: rds 10-
1-7, 9-3; SCHOLASTIC (Sat 8t Sun): 10-1-4, 9-12, Awards 2:30. HR:
$85 (Interior) 407-859-2711; $ 69 (exterior) 407-581-1394 (men-
tion "Chess" ) Reserve by Feb 1, ALL HOTELS FILL UP USATS
WEEKEND! ENT:CFCC, 921 N. Thistle Ln, Maitland, FL 32751 or online
usats2008.eventbrite.corn. See www.centralflchess.org for details
or call (407)629-6946. JG P.
,'lg,'v'Icivfuspn.'liURUUII'urit Feb. 16-17, Wisconsin
2008 U.S. Amateur Team Championships North
5SS, Best Western Hotel, 5105 S. Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(414)769-2100. Special chess rate of $89, reserve early. Free hot break-
fast. Two sections: OPEN (four players plus alternate: must play in
rating order, top four average rating belovi 2200, December supple-
ment used. Prizes: 4 digital clocks to top two teams,4 clocks to top teams
&II with average rating u1900, u1600, and u1300.Winning team qualifies for
national play-offs. Prizes to top score on each board. Prizes to best
team name. EF: $ 120 per team if received by Feb. 10th, $ 190 thereafter.
Cash only at site. TC: g/90 rds 1-3, 30/90 sd/60 rds 4-5. Late reg.:
8:30-9:30am on Saturday. Rds.: 10:30am-3pm-7pm; 10:00am-3:30pm.
age rating u2200). Prizes: 4 digital clocks to top team overall, top High
I Schoo!Team, top Middle Schoo!Team, top Elementary team. 4 clocks to
second best High Schoo!Team, second best Middle School team, second
best Elementary school team. Prizes to top club team, top team coroposed
Im of all girls, and to best name team. EF: $ 116 per team if received by Feb.
10th, $ 190 thereafter. Cash only at site. TC: G/90. Late reg.: 8:30-9:30am
on Saturday. Rds.: 10:15am-3pm-7pm; 10:00am-2pm. SIDE EVENT: blitz
tournament on Saturday night; details at site. INFO/ENTRIES: make
checks payable and send to: Alex Betaneli, POB 260122, Madison WI
53726. abetaneli@hotmail.corn 608-334-2574. Bring boards/sets/clocks.
NC NS W JGP
Heritage Event!
A
Feb. 16-18, New Jersey
World Amateur Team 8 U.S. Team East
6SS, 40/2, SD/1. Parsippany Hilton 1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany, N.J. 07054.
Chess Rate valid until 1/16. Reserve early 973-267-7373 or 1-
4-
800-HILTONS. Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. Open to
player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest rat-
ings—2007 Annual Rating list) must be under 2200. EF: $ 140 postmarked
II by 2/5/08. $ 170 after or at door.—all teams, any changes at
site $ 25
charge. Check out official website www.njscf.org. Prizes: 1-5th Place
teams, plaque and 4 digital clocks; Top Team (Denis Barry Award)
U2100, 2000, 1900, 1800, 1700, 1600, 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1000 each
plaque and 4 Digital Clocks; Top college team (same school) 4 Dig-
UIRIllL'UihlledhiyllnlfguerleeeiUUUIRIUIUUIUIIIUIIRUIR1!IUURIVUUIINIII ital Clocks 8 plaque; Top HS team (grades 9-12 same school), Top
'', t
IT itv.h.'7UUIUUA ll I IIIIIUUI'iIUIRIIlIIIUUit .UIMllfllllblVilUUUIII12PJgir gdfgl JIVJ@I
Middle School (grades 5-9 same school), Top Elementary School (grades
K-6 same school), Top 2 Scholastic Teams (mixed schools okay) (Collins
Award), Mixed Doubles (2 males, 2 females-no alternates), Seniors (all
players over age 50), Military, each plaque 8 4 Digital Clocks to top
team; Company Team (same employer) Old Timers Trophy (all play-
—
ers over 65), Family (4 family members), State teams CT, DE, MD, MA,
Persever-
NJ, NY (Benjamin Award), PA, VA, Canada, Ethel Collins
ance (lowest scoring scholastic) each plaque top team; team traveling
longest distance—entry refunded. Best Player 1-4 and top alter-
nate, All 6-0 scores each Digital clock. Biggest Individual upset each round
Engraved Cross pen; Entry fee refunded to team with Best "Chess
related" name, Sunday night— Best "Chess Related costumes or gim-
gtiSllati&ehfiUIINUti'IIII U«I UUUIUIIIINIIUUIINIRUifUUUR.'IUUURIUTU UIUR,v
mick—1950's theme" —gourmet dinner for four. Reg. 9-12 Sat
2/16. Rds. 1-7:30, 11-6, 9-3:30. Special Events!! Surprises
—
and special give-aways each round. Sunday night Bughouse $ 20
per team. Cash prizes. HR: Parsippany Hilton, chess rates expire
1/16/2008. Rates $ 98 (up to 4 in room) 2nd hotel now attached to
—
Hilton also up to 4 in room $ 101 per night-Hampton Inn includes
breakfast for 4. For help forming teams and more information contact

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all tournaments beginning in that month, unless otherwise in Chess Life. .

esdoyle@aol.corn: Chks payable to NJSCF, mail by 2/05 to: E.Steven

The USCF website at www.uschess.org also frequently lists unofficial ratings. The pur- Doyle, 17 Stonehenge Road, Morristown, NJ 07960. (Include
pose of unofficial ratings is to inform you of your progress; however, most tournaments I Team name, Captain, players full names, USCF Expiration, ID numbers
do not use them for pairing or prie purposes. If you would otherwise be unrated, organ- and ratings in board order). Include SASE for confirmation if wanted, No
h thout advance publicity 'e ed orcertifiedmailaccepted NS NC W JGP

A Heritage Event!
Feb. 16-18, California Southern
25th Annual U.S. Amateur Team West
6SS, 40/2, SD/1. LAX Hilton, 5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
90045. Four-player teams plus optional alternate, average rat-
ing of four highest must be U/2200, diff. between bds. 3 &
4 may not exceed 1000. Dec. list used. EF: $ 118 per team if
received by 2-15, $ 30 individual (on line only), $ 136 at site, under age 18
adeem
$86 by 2-15, $ 100 site. Trophies and 4 clocks to top 3 teams, U2100, U2000,
U1800, U1600, U1400/unr. Trophies (1 large, 4 small) to top college, indus-
trial, junior (under 18), Senior (over 55), U1200. Clocks to best score each
board, alternate, and any 6-0. Gift certificate prizes for best team names
(1st/2nd). Reg.: 9-10 a.m. 2-16. Rds.: 11-6, 11-6, 10-4:30. On-line
,
teams, advance entry list: www.western
entries, help in forming
chess.corn. HR: $ 109, (310) 410-4000, mention chess. Reserve by Feb.
g~ 1 or rates may go up. Parking $ 10. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N
Wilton Place ¹1A, Los Angeles CA 90038. NS, NC, W. FIDE. JGP.
Mar. 8-9, Indiana
essa 2008 U.S. Jr. Chess Congress
6SS, Rds. 1-4 G/60, Rds. 5-6 G/75. East Side Middle School, 2300 Lind-
!
Iwlial
berg Rd., Anderson, Indiana 46012. 6 Sections based on age! 18
,
Under, 16 & Under, 14 & Under, 12 & Under, 10 & Under,
&
8 & Under. CLUB TEAMS are welcome! Club teams are top 3 scoring
team members (minimum 2). Schedule: NEW SCHEDULETHIS YEAR.
Opening Ceremony Sat. 3/8 at 8:30 am, Rds 1-4 at 9am, 11:30am, 2pm,
4:30pm. Sun 3/9 Rds. at 9am, 12pm. Awards approx. 3:30pm. Entry Fee:
$35 by 2/27/08, $ 45 by 3/3/08, $ 60 after and onsite. Register: Make
checks payable to East Side Middle School Chess Club and mail to: c/o
IFI! 2008 Chess Congress, East Side Middle SChool, 2300 Lindberg Rd.,
Anderson, IN. 46012. Email entries to Register@2008ChessCongress.
corn. EMAIL ENTRIES are NOT confirmed until receipt of entry fees.
Entries will be posted at http: //www.2008ChessCongress.corn as they
are received. Side event: Bughouse tournament Sat. evening 3/8 at
Iiafiii!
7:00 pm. Register for bughouse onsite ONLY for $ 10 per player between
j 10am and 6pm on 3/8. Bughouse awards to each team member of at least
the top 5 scoring teams in 2 sections, 12th grade 8 Under and 6th grade
& Under. Awards: More trophies this year! Trophies to at least the top
IIiiiiII 20 individuals in each section, top 3 teams. Numerous additional class
prizes for each section. See website for details. Hotel: Several close
to school, Holiday Inn (765) 644-2581, Comfort Inn (765) 649-3000,
Hampton Inn (765) 622-0700. Additional Info: Limited team rooms
available, contact number below for details. Concessions and chess
merchandise will be available onsite. All event details at http: //www.2008
a I-j ChessCongress.corn. Questions, call (765) 617-3845 after 3pm. JG P.
Apr. 4-6, Texas
2008 National Junior High (K-9) Championship
(Apr. 3, Bughouse & Blitz)
7SS, G/120. Hyatt Regency DFW, 2334 N. International Pkwy., DFW Air-
port, TX 75261, 800-233-1234, $ 120 chess rate, 1-4. 6 sections: K-9
Championship; K-9 Under 1250, K-8 Championships: K-8
Under 1000, K-8 Under 750, K-9 Unrated. EF: $ 40 if p/m by
March 5, $ 60 if p/m by March 19, $ 75 after March 19 or $ 80 at site.
Prizes: Trophies for at least top 10 players and 5 teams in each section
based on attendance average during the past two years. Also class tro-
phies to the top three in the following classes: K-9 Championships:
1400-1599, 1200-1399, 1000-1199, U1000, Unrated. K-8 Championship:
1400-1599, 1200-1399, 1000-1199, U1000, Unrated. Teams: A team must
have at least two players, although no maximum number of players. The
top four scores in any section will count for the team score. All on team
must attend the same school. Main Event rounds: Friday 1 pm,
7pm; Saturday 9 am, 2 pm, 7 pm; Sunday 9 am, 2 pm. Opening Cer-
I
emony: 12:30 pm Friday. lz pt bye any round except seven if requested
liwiII
in advance (limit one). Awards: 7 pm (approximate) Sunday. Special
5
Vr!
Events: National Junior High School Bughouse Champi-
onship: Thursday 11 am. Bughouse entries on site only. $ 25 per team.
National High School Blitz Championship: Thursday 5 pm. Blitz
EF: $ 15 per player/$ 20 on site or if after March 5. Coaches and Par-
ents meeting: 11 am Friday. Scholastic meeting: 2:30 pm Saturday.
Coaches Forum: 7:00 pm Saturday. Tournament Feedback
g sam'I meeting: 9:30am Sunday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS,
Saturday 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, on site registration only,
rated and unrated section, new! Trophies for parent and child combined
I!~I results. All: please bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided. USCF
membership required. Any roster changes made on site will incur a $ 20
,I
change fee. Team rooms available: pknight@uschess.org. March rat-
ing supplement will be used. Questions: Contact Alan Kantor:
931-787-1234 ext. 128 or email akantor@uschess.org. Send your entry
to: U. S. Chess Federation, Attn: High School, P. 0. Box 3967, Crossville,
TN 38555. Additional event details: "Scholastics"
— "Upcoming
Nationals", http: //www.uschess.org. Enter online, main event
and blitz at: http: //secure.uschess.org.webstore.tournament.php.
JGP.
Apr. 18-20, Georgia
2008 National High School (K-12) Championship
(Apr. 17 — Bughouse & Blitz)
7SS, G/120. Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA
30303, 404-577-1234, chess rate $ 125, 1-4. 5 sections: K-12 Cham-
pionship; K-12 Under 1600, K-12 Under 1200, K-12 Under
800, K-12 Unrated. EF: $ 40 if p/m by March 19, $ 60 if p/m by April
2, $ 75 after April 2 or $ 80 at site. Prizes: Trophies for at least top 10
players and 5 teams in each section based on attendance average dur-
ing the past two years. Also class trophies to the top three in the
following classes: K-12 Championships: 1600-1799; 1400-1599; Under
1400. Teams: A team must have at least two players, although no
maximum number of players. The top four scores in any section will count
for the team score. All on team must attend the same school.
Main Event rounds: Friday 1 pm, 7pm; Saturday 9 am, 2 pm, 7 pm;
Sunday 9 am, 2 pm. Opening Ceremony: 12:30 pm Friday. lz pt bye
any round except seven if requested in advance (limit one). Awards: 7
pm (approximate) Sunday. Special Events: National High School
60 Chess Life — February 2008
Bughouse Championship: Thursday 11 am. Bughouse entries on
site only. $ 25 per team. National High School Blitz Champi-
onship: Thursday 5 pm. Blitz EF: $ 15 per player/$ 20 on site or if after
April 2. Coaches and Parents meeting: 11 am Friday. Scholas-
tic meeting: 2:30 pm Saturday. Coaches Forum: 7:00 pm Saturday.
Tournament Feedback meeting: 9:30 am Sunday. Parents and
Friends Tournament: 4SS, Saturday 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm,
4:30 pm, on site registration only, rated and unrated section, new! Tro-
phies for parent and child combined results. All: please bring clocks. Sets
and score sheets provided. USCF membership required. Any roster
changes made on site will incur a $ 20 change fee. Team rooms available:
pknight@uschess.org. April rating supplement will be used. Ques-
tions: Contact Alan Kantor: 931-787-1234 ext. 128 or email
akantor@uschess.org. Send your entry to: U. S. Chess Federation, Attn:
High School, P. 0. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38555. Additional event
details: http: //www.uschess.org under "Scholastics" — "Upcoming
Nationals". Enter online, main event and blitz at: http: //secure.
uschess.org.webstore.tournament.php. JGP.
April 25-27, Texas
2008 5th Annual National All Girls Chess Tournament
6SS G/60, Marriott Dallas/Addison Quorum by the Galleria, 14901 Dal-
las Parkway, Dallas, TX 75254; Phone: (800) 228-4290 or 972-661-2800
Mention Chess for special Hotel rate: $ 92 Reserve By 3/26. 6 sec-
tions: 8 years old and younger; 10 years old and younger; 12 years old
and younger; 14 years old and younger; 16 years old and younger; 18
years old and younger. Age as of 4/1/2008. USCF rated. USCF member-
ship is required. Trophies to top 15 ind. & top 3 teams (top three players
added for team scores) Winner of 18 years old and younger Section wins
an Academic Distinction Scholarship to The University of Texas at Dallas,
worth up to $ 68,000 for an out-of-state student. EF: $ 45 if postmarked
by 3/26. $ 70 at site. Do not mail after 4/17 as your entry may not be
received. Entries to Dallas Chess Club, c/o Barbara Swafford, 2709 Long-
horn Trail, Crowley TX 76036. Entry must include Name, USCF ID (or
new/pending), date of birth, grade 8 school and school location. Email:
info@dallaschess.corn, 214-632-9000. Sat., April 26: Opening Cere-
mony: 9 AM, Rounds 1-4; 9:30-11:30 AM; 12:00-2:00 PM; 3:00-5:00
PM; 5:30-7:30 PM. Sun., April 27: Rounds 5-6; 9:00-11:00 AM; 11:30
AM-1:30 PM Sun., April 27: Awards Ceremony: 2:30 PM One 1/2 pt bye
available, any round, if requested before end of rd. 2 and if player has
not received a full point bye. Online registration (active.corn charges
a fee.): http: //www.active.corn/event detail.cfm? event id =1477341
Side events: Blitz tournament G/5 Friday April 25,3 pm, EF: $ 15
by 3-26, $ 25 on site. Simultaneous Exhibition by 2007 U.S. Women'
Champion Irina Krush Fri., April 25 at 7:00 PM. Bughouse Tourna-
ment Fri April 25, 5 pm. EF: $ 25/team. NS, NC, W.
April 28-May 3, Florida
2008 U.S. Senior Open
Marriott Boca Center, 1550Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL 33486.
Type: Open to all USCF members born before April 28, 1958. 5 round
swiss plus a final playoff round. 40/2 plus SD in 1. Playoff round between
1st and 2nd place (or all with perfect scores) for overall and for each age
category. Details on playoff round will be decided upon at a playoff
meeting at the start of the tournament. Schedule: Official Opening Mon-
day 6:30 pm. Rds: 1- Mon. 7:00 pm,2-Tues. 7:00 pm,3-Wed. 10:00
am, 4 - Thurs. 7:00 pm, 5 - Fri. 7:00 pm. Awards Banquet: Saturday,
May 3 — 7:00 pm. Entry Fee - $ 99 if received by Mar. 21; $ 109 if
received by April 21; and at site $ 125. Free entry for GMs and IMs.
Advance entries should be sent to US Chess Federation, Senior Open,
PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557-3967. Checks payable to US Chess Fed-
eration. Prize Fund - $ 5,500 Guaranteed: 1st: $ 1,100, 2nd: $ 700, 3rd:
-
$ 400, 4th: $ 100, U2300: $ 300 - 100, U2200: $300 100, U2000: $ 250-100,
U1800: $ 200-100, U1600: $ 200-100, U1400: $ 150-100, $ 100 for unrated
and each national age champion: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and
over 75. Also $ 500 to top over 60 in first 5 rounds towards expenses to
go to the World Senior Championship in Bad Zwischenahn, Germany
(Oct. 28 to Nov.8) as official USCF entry which includes room and board
by host country. Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and age national champions.
Tournament Director — NTD Jon Haskel www.bocachess.corn/senior
Hotel- Call (888) 888-3780 or (561) 392-4600 and ask for the room block
to get guaranteed special group rate of $ 119. Any Reservation made after
March 1, 2008 will be accepted on a space and rate available basis. Chess
Collectors International CCI will be hosting their annual convention con-
current with the 2008 World Senior Open Championship. Many interesting
displays and talks.
May 9-11, Pennsylvania
2008 Burt Lerner National Elementary (K-6) Championship
(May 8 — Bughouse & Blitz)
7SS, G/120, (K-1 G/90). David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Ft.
Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Host hotel: The Westin Conven-
tion Center, 1000 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. 412-281-3700. $ 110
chess rate. Hotel Info: http: //www.starwoodhotels.corn/westin/prop-
erty/overview/index. html? propertyID =1370 9 sections: K-6
Championship; K-5 Championship; K-6 Under 1000; K-5
Under 900; K-6 Unrated; K-3 Championship; K-3 Under 800;
K-1 Championship; K-3 Unrated. EF: $ 40 if p/m by April16, $ 60
if p/m by April 30, $ 75 after April 30 or $ 80 at site. Prizes: Trophies for
at least top 25 players and teams in each section based on attendance
average during the past two years. Also class trophies to the top three
in the following classes: K-6 Championships: 1200-1399; 1000-1199;
800-999; U800; unrated. K-5 Championship: 1200-1399; 1000-1199;
800-999; U800; unrated. K-3 Championships: 800-999; 600-799; U600;
unrated. K-1; all players in this section receive a trophy. Teams: A
team must have at least two players, although no maximum number of
players. The top four scores in any section will count for the team score.
All on team must attend the same school Main Event ~
rounds: Friday 1 pm, 7pm; Saturday 9 am,2 pm, 7 pm; Sunday 9 am,
2 pm. Schedule for K-1 section: Friday 1:30 pm, 6:30 pm; Saturday 9:30
am,2pm,6:30pm; Sunday9:30am,2pm.Opening Ceremony:12:30
pm Friday. lz pt bye any round except seven if requested in advance (limit
one). Awards: 7 pm (approximate) Sunday. Special Events: National
ementary Bughouse Championship: Thursday liam. National
ementary Blitz Championship: Thursday 5 pm. Two Sections:
K-6 and K-3. Blitz EF: $ 15 per player/$ 20
on site or if after April 30
Bughouse entries on site only. $ 25 per team. Coaches and Parents
meeting: 11 am Friday. Scholastic meeting: 2:30 pm Saturday.
Coaches Forum: 7:00 pm Saturday. Tournament Feedback meeting:
Tournament: 4SS, Saturday
9:30 am Sunday. Parents and Friends
registration only, rated
10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, on site
child combined results.
and unrated section, new! Trophies for parent and
sheets provided. USCF member-
All: please bring clocks. Sets and score
site will incur a $ 20 change
ship required. Any roster changes made on
April rating sup-
fee. Team rooms available: pknight@uschess.org.
plement will be used. Questions: Contact Alan Kantor: 931-787-1234
to: U. S. Chess
ext. 128 or email akantor@uschess.org. Send your entry
Addi-
Federation, Attn: Elementary, P. 0. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38555.
tional event details: http: //www.uschess.org "Scholastics"—
"Upcoming Nationals". Enter online, main event and blitz at:
JGP.
http: //secure.uschess.org.webstore.tournament.php.
May 24-26, New Jersey
65th Annual U.S. Amateur Championship East
—
Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, Exit 12 off I-287
at Weston Canal Road. (732) 560-9880 Fax (732) 356-7455. In 3 Sections:
Championship (U2200), Reserved (U1800), Booster (U1400)
with two and three day schedules. Three Day Schedule:
6-SS, 50/2,
12-6, 11-5, 9-
SD1. Registration: Saturday 5/24, 9:30-10:45 am. Rounds
3. Two Day Schedule: First three games G/60, round four merges
with 3-day schedule. Registration: Sunday 5/25, 8:30-9:30 am.
Rounds: 10 am-12:15 pm-2:30 pm. Championship: Trophies to top
five, top Under 2000, Under 1900, Under 1800, Senior 55/over,
Under 16,
Under 13. Reserve: Trophies to top five, top Under 1600, Under 1500,
Under 1400, Senior 55/over, Under 16, Under 13. Booster: Trophies to
top five, top Under 1200, Under 1100, Under 1000, Under 900, Under 800,
Senior 55/over, Under 16, Under 13. AII sections: EF: $ 39 if postmarked
by 5/20, $41 if by PayPal at EntryFeesRus.corn. $ 45
at site. Two half-point
byes allowed in rounds 1-5 if requested before first round. April Rating
supplement used. Hotel rates $ 79 with free breakfast, if by 5/10. Men-
tion U.S. Amateur Chess for rate. Entries: Make checks payable to NJSCF.
Indicate clearly the section and playing schedule desired. Mail advanced
entries to Ken Thomas 115 West Moore Street Hackettstown NJ 07840.
Information: 908-763-6468 or acn@goes.corn No smoking or chew-
ing tobacco NC W. JGP.
June 5, Nevada
Grand Prix Points: 50
U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC)
6SS, G/10. Riviera Hotel 8 Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89015. $ $ b/100 7,000
($$ Gtd 4,500). 2000-1000-700, U2300 600, U2100 550, U1900 500, U1700
450, U1500 400, U1300 350, U1100 300, unrated 150. EF: $ 69 by 5/15,
$ 79 by 6/4, $ 90 on site. Late Registration: 12-12:30 p.m. Rds.:
1-
1:30-2-2:30-3-3:30. Higher of regular or quick rating used. Bring clocks.
1/2 point bye available in any round (limit 4), must be requested with entry.
HR: $82 ($ 92 Fri/Sat) single or double. 1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734-5110.
ENT: Las Vegas International Chess Festival, PO Box 90925, Henderson,
NV 89009-0925 or www.VegasChessFestival.corn. NS NC W.
A Heritage Event!
June 6-8 or 7-8, Nevada
Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced)
2008 National Open
6-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2 day option rds 1-3 and unrated all rds G/60). Riv-
iera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV
89109. 5100,000 Prize Fund based on 850 paid entries ($ 70,000 guar-
anteed). Championship. $ $ : 8000-4000-2000-1000-600-400-400-400-
400-400-200-200-200-200-200, under 2500 2000, under 2400 1600,
under 2300 1200. $ 2,000 EXTRA for perfect score. The winner of the
Championship section also receives a replica of the Edmondson Cup. Under
2200. $ $ : 5000-2500-1300-600-350-250-250-250-250-250-100-100-
100-100-100. Under 2000. $$ : 5000-2500-1300-600-350-250-250-
250-250-250-100-100-100-100-100. Under 1800. $ $ : 5000-2500-1300-
600-350-250-250-250-250-250-100-100-100-100-100. U nder 1600.
$$ : 5000-2500-1300-600-350-250-250-250-250-250-100-100-100-100-
100. Under 1400. $$ : 2500-1500-1000-500-250-150-150-150-150-
150-100-100-100-100-100. Under 1200. $$ : 1500-1000-500-250-150-
100-100-100-100-100-100-100-100-100-100, Unrated: 500-300-200-
100-100. Plus score bonus($ 16,000) in addition to any other prizes,
every player who finishes with 3-V2 points or better wins a $ 50 gift cer-
tificate. Plus score certificates will be given on site only. EF (top sections):
$ 129 by 1/15, $ 169 by 5/19, $ 199 by 6/4 $ 220 on site. $80 more for play-
ers rated under 2100 in the Championship Section. Add $ 2 for 2-day option.
$ 35 off advance entry fee only for Juniors under 20 or Seniors over 65.
EF (unrated): $ 99 by 6/4, $ 120 on site (counts as 1/2 paid entry). This
is an open tournament - you may play in any section at or above your rat-
ing level; unrated players may play only in Championship or Unrated
Section. CCA minimum ratings or other ratings may be used if higher than
USCF June Supplement. Reg: 6-11 p.m. Thursday, 8-9:30 a.m. Friday. Rds:
11-6, 11-6, 10-5. 2-day schedule: Reg: 8-9 a.m. Saturday. Rds: 10-12:30-
3 and merge with 3-day in round 4. Unrated: 10-12:30-3, 10-12:30-3. Half
point byes available in any round, but round 5 or 6 byes must be requested
before the start of round 2. Add 50 cents to advance EF for 1st round 1/2
point bye only. Chess sets and boards provided for tournament play
only, not for skittles. Please bring chess clocks! The LAS VEGAS
INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL features the National Open, the
U.S Game/10 Championship and the Susan Polgar World Chess Cham-
pionship for Girls and World Chess Challenge for Boys. Many free
extras and surprises! Free parking. Free raffle with great prizes. Free
lectures by GM Susan Polgar and others. Free analysis of your games
by GM Arthur Bisguier. USCF rated Blitz tournament Thursday evening.
Susan Polgar International Chess Camp all day Thursday. GM
Gata Kamsky Simul Thursday. Scholastic Tournament Friday. LOW
room rates! HR: $ 82 single or double (592 Friday and Saturday
nights). 1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734-5110. Don't be shut out; make
your reservations early and be sure to ask for the chess rates: the
uschess org

Riviera sells out most weekends. Cutoff for special hotel rate is
May 19th. Rates may be as high as $ 175 a night after May 19th.
RESERVE NOW! Credit card or one night room deposit will be required
to hold reservation, may be canceled 48 hours in advance for nominal
fee. Tournament Registration: National Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson,
NV 89009-0125, on line at vow VegasChessFestival.corn or by fax at (702)
933-9112. NS. W. FIDE. JGP.
Grand Prix
Feb. 9, Virginia
Grand Prix Points: 6
Don Starkweather Celebration
3SS. G/90. Virginia Heights Baptist Church. Corner of Grandin Rd. and
Memorial Ave. SW, Roanoke, Va. 24038. Gtd. Prizes: TOP SECTION:
$ 125-100-75. ADDITIONAL SECTIONS: If Hexagonals Each is Gtd. $ 100-
75. If Quads, Each is Gtd5 $ 100 1st. EF: If received by Feb. 8, $ 25.00.
At site, $35.00. REG.: 6-9pm 2/8; 8-9:30am 2/9. Adv. EF: Roanoke
Val-
ley Chess Club, PO. Box 14143, Roanoke, Va. 24038. PHONE: (540)
588-7519. E-MAIL:RICHARD2800NVERIZON.NET.
A Heritage Event!
Feb. 9-10, New Hampshire
Grand Prix Points: 6
32nd Queen City Open
4SS, 40/2, SD/1. Comfort Inn, exit 4 (Queen City Bridge) off I-293, Manches-
ter, NH. 603-668-2600. HR: $80, mention "NH Chess", reserve early. $$ 2000
b/80, 75',0 Gtd. 4 sections: Open: EF: $40 by 2/7, GMs/IMs free. $300-200-
100, U2100 $ 125. U1900: $ 150-100-75, U1750 $ 100. No Unr. may win over
$ 75. U1600: $ 150-100-75, U1450 $ 100. No Unr. may win over $ 75. U1300:
5150-100-75, U1000 5100. No Unr. may win over $ 75. All: EF: $40 by 2/7. Spe-
cial EF for jrs U21 in U1300 section only, $ 25 if by 2/7. Sunday Swiss (2/10
930-
only). 3SS, G/60. EF: $ 25 if by 2/7. $$80-50-30 (b/8). Sun. Swiss Reg.:
1030am Sunday, Rds: 11-1 30&. All EF: $6 more if at site. Two-day Reg:
8:30-9:30am Sat., Rds: 10-430, 9:30-4. One V2 pt. bye OK for Rds.1-3 if rec'd
with enL Ent: NH Chess Assoc., Hal Terrie, 377 Huse Rd. ¹23, Manchester,
NH 03103. Info: 603-668-8368 or halterrielcomcasLnet.W. JGP.
Feb. 9-10, Virginia
Grand Prix Points: 15
Kingstowne Chess Festival
Kingstowne Snyder Center, 6450 S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA 22315.
4 Sections. Open (FIDE-rated): 4SS 40/100, SD/l. EF: $ 40 if
received by 2/8, $ 50 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF $84 if
received by 2/8, $ 94 at site. Prizes $ $ 1000G: $400-250-125. U2000,
U1800, unr. each $75. Rds.: 104, 10-4. Amateur (U1800-unr): 5SS
G/100. EF: $ 20 if received by 2/8, $ 30 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time,
USEF $ 64 if received by 2/8, $ 74 at site. Prizes $$ 500 b/32: $ 180-
100-70. U1600-U1400-unr. each $ 50. No unrated may win more than $ 140.
Rds.: 10-2-6, 11:30-4. Booster (U1600-unr.): 5SS G/100. EF: $ 15
if received by 2/8, $ 25 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF $ 59 if
received by 2/8, $ 69 at site. Prizes $ $ 370 b/32: $ 150-80-50. U1400-
U1200-Unr. each $ 30. No unrated may win more than $ 100. Rds.: 10-2-6,
11:3(H. Novice (U1400-unr): 6SS G/75. EF: $ 10 if received by 2/8,
$ 18 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF $ 62 if received by 2/8,
$ 70 at site. Prizes $ $ 285 b/32 $ 100-70-40 U1200-U1000-Unr. each
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JGP.
Feb. 16-17, Iowa
Grand Prix Points: 10
HMC XIV (IA GP Qualifier)
SSS, 30/70, SO/60. Iowa Memorial Union, 125 Madison St., Iowa City
Open to All. EF: $ 35 if rec'd by 2/13, $45 at site Jrs/Srs $30 anytime,
IMs 8 GMs free: EF deducted from winnings, $ 10 off all out of state
entries. IASCA mern req'd, $ 15, $ 10 Srs 8 Jrs. OSA. $$ 925Top 2 Gtd, other
based on 40 players: 1st $ 350 + trophy, 2nd $ 250, 3rd $ 100, A, B,
U1600, each $ 75, Upset prize. Reg.: 8:30-9:30 Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30,
9:30-2:30. Ent/Info: HCC/Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA
52245, mcapron243lmchsi.corn.JGP.
A Heritage Event!
Feb. 16-18, California Northern
Grand Prix Points: 10
35th People's Chess Tournament
6SS 40/2, SD/60 (Reserve 5SS 45/90, SD/30). Martin Luther King Jr. Stu-
dent Union, UC Campus. EF: $40, Reserve $ 35, Unrated $ 15. $ 5 more
after 2/9, $5 UC Discount. $$ 3500 b/100 Open, 50 Reserve entrants:
Open: 500-350-175, U2300 150, X: 300-150-75, A: 300-150-75, B:
300-150-75. Reserve: 250-125-75, U1400 200-100, Unr Trophy. Reg.:
Sat 9-10 AM, Rds.: Open-8 Sections Sat 10:30-5:00, Sun 10-4:30, Mon
10-4:30. Reserve Sat 10:30-2:45-7, Sun 10-3:30 Ent: ASUC Superb Pro-
ductions, 4 Eshleman Hall ¹4500, Berkeley, CA 94720, Payable to ASUC
Superb. Info: richardkoepcke@aol.corn. Ph: 650-964-2640. NS NC W. JGP.
Feb. 16-18, Oklahoma
Grand Prix Points: 50
Stillwater Winter FIDE Open
7SS, G/90+30. Quality Inn, 2515 W. 6th Ave (Hwy-51), Stillwater, OK
74074. 1-405-372-0800. HR: $ 60. Free Parking Reg.: Sat 11-Noon.
RDS.: 1-6; 10-2:30-7; 9-1:30. EF: $ 50 if postmarked before Feb 12, or
$60 at door. $ 10 OCF required from all players (includes 4 issues of OCQ)
$$ G: $ 700, $ 600, $ 500, $ 400, $ 300 $$ G 600 each class A,B,C,D 8 below.
Unr competes in 0 L below. 2 half pt byes rds 1-6; Free Parking, Ent:
Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis, Stillwater, OK 74074 CMV, LS, W, USCF, FIDE.
FKimBerry@AOLcom. JG P.
Feb.19, New York
Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced)
St. John's Masters at the Marshall Chess Club
4SS, G/30. Third Tues. of every month. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
Open to players rated over 2100 (plus one qualifier per week from CCNY
at the Marshall'sThursday Night Action) EF: $40, members$30, GMs $ 10
(returned on completion of tournament). For each event, money added
to prize fund by the sponsors, St. John's University, and other generous
patrons. Top three prizes guaranteed. $ $ G 300-200-100. Top U2400 and
6:15-6:45.
Top U2300 prizes. Special prize for biggest upset. Reg.:
Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. One bye available, rds 1 or 4 only; declare
at registration.
Feb. 22-24 or 23-24, Georgia
Grand Prix Points: 6
2008 Atlanta Winter Congress
5 SS 30/90 SD/1(2 day schedule Rd 1 G/90) Atlanta Chess Center
ENT: Guy Hoffman, PO Box 259822, Madison WI 53725. INFO: 608-262-
0308 (liam-6pm). schachfuhrer@hotmail.corn HR: $ 68, $ 95 suite
608-263-2600 NS NC W. JG P.
A Heritage Event!
Feb. 25-Mar. 24, New York
Grand Pnx Points: 6
80th Nassau Grand Prix
5-SS, 40/80. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st 8 Main Sts, Mineola. 2 sections:
Open: EF: $38 by 2/23, $$ (510 b/15, top 2 G) 200-100, U2000/UR, 1800
each 105. Booster: open to U1600/UR, EF: $22 by 2/23. $$ (270 b/15)
100, U1400, 1200/UR each 85. Both: non-memb EF: $ 11 more. EF: at
site $ 7 more. 2 byes 1-5. Reg ends 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15 each Mon. Ent:
Harold Stenzel,80 Amy Or., Sayville, NY11782. Captnhal@optonline.net.
JGP.
Feb. 29-Mar. 2 or Mar. 1-2, Massachusetts
Grand Prix Points: 100 (enhanced)
17th annual Eastern Class Championships
5SS, 40/2, SD/1(2-day option, rds 1-2 G/70), Host Hotel at Cedar Lake,
366 Main St, Sturbridge MA 01566 (1-84 Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking.
$$ 25,000 b/260 paid entries (re-entries count half, unrateds in money
sections half, all in trophy sections one quarter), minimum $ 15,000 (600o
of each prize) guaranteed. In 8 sections (rated players may play up
one section; under 900 may play up two sections). Master (2200/up):
$ 2500-1300-700-400, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak $ 100, Under 2400
$ 1200-700. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $ 2000-1000-500-300. Class A
(1800-1999): $ 2000-1000-500-300. Class B (1600-1799): $ 2000-1000-
500-300. Class C (1400-1599): $ 2000-1000-500-300. Class D (Under
1400): $ 1500-700-500-300. Class E (Under 1200): Trophies to top 7.
Under 900: Trophies to top 7. Unrated may enter Class A or below,
with maximum prize $ 600 in A, $400 B, $300 C, $ 200 D. Trophy to top
college team, all sections count equally, top 4 scores same school added
to give team score. Top 6 sections EF: 3-day $ 128, 2-day $ 127
mailed by 2/21, all $ 130 online at chesstour.corn by 2/26, $ 135 phoned
to 406-896-2038 by 2/26 (entry only, no questions), $ 150 at tmt. $ 70 less
to unrated. GMs free, $ 100 deducted from prize. Class E or Under 900
EF: 3-day $ 23, 2-day $ 22 mailed by 2/21, all $ 25 online at chesstour corn
no ques-
by 2/26, $ 25 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 2/26 (entry only,
tions), $ 30 at tmt. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm,
Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am, rds. Sat.
11-2:30-6, Sun. 9-3:15. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. MACA mern.
for
($ 12, under 18 $ 6) required for rated MA residents; WMCA accepted
western MA residents. Re-entry $ 50, not available in Master Section. Bye:
800-
all, Master must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $84-84,
582-3232, 508-347-7393, request chess rate, reserve by 2/15 or rate may
increase. Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD ¹0657633. Ent:
Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 service charge
for refunds. Questions: 845-496-9658. http: //www.chesstour.corn/.
Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.corn. JGP.

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Feb. 29-Mar. 2 or Mar. 1-2, Missouri
Grand Prix Points: 100 (enhanced)
12th annual Mid-America Open
SSS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/70), Crowne Plaza Hotel St.
Louis-C!ayton, 7750 Carondelet Ave., St. Louis MO 63105 (1-64 W/US 40-
W Exit 32B, 1.2 miles north on Hanley Rd). $ $ 20,000 based on 250 paid
,8~3 entries (re-entries count half, unr in U1200-U2000 half, U900 Section one
quarter), minimum $ 16,000 (80oo of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections:
Open: $ 2000-1000-600-400, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak $ 100
bonus, top U2300 $ 900, U2200 $ 800, U2100/Unr $ 700. FIDE. Under
2000: $ 1500-700&00-300. U nder 1800: $ 1500-700&00-300. U nder
1600: $ 1500-700-400-300. Under 1400: $ 1200-600-400-200. Under
1200: $ 1200-600-400-200. Under 900: Trophies to top 7. Unrated
may enter any section, with prize limits: U1200 $ 150, U1400 $ 250,
U1600 $ 350, U1800 $ 500, U2000 $ 700. Balance goes to next player(s)
in line. E F: 3-day $ 103, 2-day $ 102 mailed by 2/21, all $ 105 online at
chesstour corn by 2/26, $ 110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 2/26 (entry only,
no questions), $ 120 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. MCA memb.
($ 5; higher with printedmagazine) required for MO residents. Special
EF: $ 40 less to unrated in U1200 through U2000. Re-entry $ 60; not avail-
able in Open Section. Under 900/Unr Section EF: 3-day $23, 2-day
$ 22 if mailed by 2/21, $ 25 online at chesstour corn by 2/26, $ 27 phoned
to 406-896-2038 by 2/26, $ 30 at site. All sections: Advance EF $ 10 less
if paid with $ 49 USCF dues. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds
Fri 7 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-da Y schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am,
rds Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 9-3:15. Byes: OK all; Open must commit by rd 2,
others by rd 3. HR: $ 83-83, 888-303-1746, 314-726-5400, request chess
rate, reserve by 2/15 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-
' 1600, use AWD ¹D657633, or reserve car online through chesstourcom.
Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Ques-
tions: 845-496-9658. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.corn.
JGP.
Feb. 29 - Mar. 2, Texas
Grand Prix Points: 30
Lone Star Open
5SS, G/120, FIDE rated. Free entry for GMs and IMs (EF deducted
from winnings). SIDE EVENTS: (Schol. Team 8 Ind., 5SS, G/30, 1-day only,
Sat. March 1); 5-min. Blitz "CAJUN KNOCK-OUT" (Sat. night after
Rd. 3). Separate room for schol. players — A trophy or a medal will be
awarded to each schol. player along with a free chess gift! DoubleTree
Hotel (Houston/Bush Intercontinental Airport), 15747 John F. Kennedy
Blvd., Houston (800-222-8733 or 281-848-4000). Bring your old chess
bookie'll buy & trade! 5 Sects. PRIZES: $ 10,000 b/200 paid entries,
$ 5,000 Gtd. OPEN: $ 1400-800-500-300-200 (U2200: $ 700-400);
U2000: $ 800-400-200-100-50; U1800: $ 800-400-200-100-50;
U1600/Unr*: $800-400-200-100-50; U1300: $ 400-300-200-100-50.
*Unrated players may only win 50oo of the prize fund except in the Open
Sect. where they must pay full EF and are eligible for full prize fund. Schol.
lylar. 1, Virginia
Sects. (Team 8 Individual): K-2, K-5, K-8, K-12. Prizes: Trophies to Grand Prix Points: 15
ind. trophies
top 3 individuals & top 3 teams in each section (more sou- MCF Blitz Championship (QC)
depending on attendance). Every non-trophy winner receives a Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront,
5700 Atlant;c Avenu
school
venir medal. Teams must have minimum or 3 players from the same 428-7025 5 Rd Double Swiss, TC. G/5;„
score. Beach, VA 23451. (757)
in the same section; the top 3 scores will count for final team 3 in OPen Guar
sections, OPen and U1800 $ $ 1700 B/60 (ToP
Scholastic players may play in both adult and schol. sections, if desired. 225-$ 150 (G). U2200 $
teed) $ $ : OPen Section: $ 400-$
USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks will decide trophy and medal
placements for winners of all schol. sections. TOURN. FREEBIES:
Every scholastic player will receive a Free chess gift. Free chess
clock
U2000-$ 100 Amateur Section (U1800): $
$ 120 U 1300 $ 100 U 1000
230 $ I50 Top U]600
$ 90. EF'35 if Rec d by 2/24
time on Saturday up til 10
to player who travels farthest to tourn. Free hotel parking! Free
shut- site, only cash entries. Reg: Any
will start 10:15 Pm promptly and
successive rounds posted
tle service from Bush Int'I. Airport. CAJUN BOUNTY: Defeat the top two-1/2 points only fo
ranked player and win free entry to our next tournament! EF: $ 79 by 2/26; as they are ready. One bye allowed for
in entry. Regular USCF ratings used
for pairings and prize~ WBCA
$ 89 at site; Unr. (U1600) and Jrs. (under 19 yrs of age and playing to
U1300 or U1600 Sections) $ 49 by 2/26; $ 59 at site. Schol. EF: $ 20 by used (Posted at site). Enter: Checks payable Virginia Che
able Entry form on website. Mail to Ernest
— Schlich, 1370 South B, d
2/26; $ 25 at site; Re-Entry Fee: $ 25 (avail. up to Rd. 4 no re-entry in or e-mail entries) 757-85-
OPEN section; 3 re-entries or 2 Jr. entries count as one additional Cres., Norfolk,VA 23502 Info: (no phone
Sat. 5296 or eschlich@verizon.net Website:
http.//vachess o
entry for prize fund). 3-day Sched: Reg. Fri. 5:30-7pm, Rds. Fri. 8pm;
11-6:30, Sun. 9:30-2:30. 2-day Sched: Reg. Sat. 8:30-9:30am, (Rds 1 & NS, W.
2, G/75) Sat. 11-2:30-6:30, Sun. 9:30-2:30. Both schedules merge
at Rd.
8- Mar. 1-2, Michigan
3. Schol. Sched: (All 5 rds G/30—one day only, Sat., 3/1) Reg. Sat.
9am, Rd. 1 at 10am; Other rds will follow immediately. Byes: Avail. all
Grand Prix Points: 10
Rds. (commit before Rd. 3). HR: $ 79 for single, double, triple or quad
(800- 2008 Universal Winter Swiss
222-8733 or 281-848-4000), reserve by Feb. 9 and mention Cajun Chess 5SS, G/90. All The King's Men Chess Supplies, Inc., Universal Mall)'
tournament to assure group rate. ENT: On-line registration and print- 28546 Dequindre Rd., Warren, MI 48092 (12 Mile & Dequindre Rds
able entry form at www.cajunchess.corn, or mail entry form to Franc F: $ 70 ($ 60 for Oage 64, Uage 16 or UNR) by 2/26, Add $ 10 after.
Guadalupe, 305 Willow Pointe Dr., League City, TX 77573. Info or Phone IMs/GMs FREE (EF ded. from prize). No Re-Entries allowed. Two .
t
pt. byes allowed; must request prior to start
of RD 3 REG 3/I
Ent: 713-530-7820 or 504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted (no
checks at site). JGP. 9:30-10:30 am. RDS.: 3/1, 11-2:30-6; 3/2, 11-2:30. Headphone
Feb. 29-Mar. 2, Virginia
cannot be used if opponent objects for any reason and cannot be used
in last RD bY Players with a plus score. Must be
willing to present mme
Grand Prix Points: 120
to TD for exam at anytime. Failure to do so will result in reiTioval from
8th Annual Millennium Chess Festival tournament without refund. Cell phones must be turned off or in
Total prize fund $ 12,000 guaranteed 5SS G/2 Hotel and Site:
silent mode while in the tournament room. $$ 2900 b/60 b/m;n 8
New name, same site as before - Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront,
class: 1st-2nd-3rd: $ 600-$ 350-$ 200; 1st-2nd X, A, 8, C, D F
5700 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. (757) 428-7025 Open
U1000/UNR: $ 175, $ 75 each (Unr. elig. only for Overall or U1000/Unr
Section (FIDE): $ 2000, 1200, 900, 600, 400, 300 U24008 Unr. $ 600
U2200, U1900, U1600 & U1300 $ 800, 400,300 each. All Guar- prizes). $ 50 Gift Cert. for Biggest Upset of Tournament. Ent/Info: Dr.
anteed. EF: $ 99 if rcvd. by 2/26, $ 110 thereafter. Credit cards taken Ed Mandell, address above. 586-558-4790, Fax 586-558-2046, allthek-
on site. GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs free w/conditions if entered by 2/1. Con- ingsmench@aol.corn., http: //www.all thekingsmenchess.corn. J 6 p.
tact organizer or see website for details. Reg.: Fri. 2/29 5:00-7:30 pm Mar.1-2, New York
Rds.: Fri. 2/29 8 pm. Sat. 3/1 9:30 am 2:30 pm Sun. 3/2 9:30 am 2:30 Grand Prix Points: 6
pm. Byes: single 1/2 pt. non-revokable bye - must commit with entry. New York Marshall CC March GP!
HR: $89 1-2 must reserve by 2/7 for chess rate. SPECIAL EVENTS: NYC, 212-477-3716. EF:
4SS, 30/90, SD/1; Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St.,
$ 20 advance, $ 25 door GM Exhibition and Dinner. GM vs GM with a Buf-
$ 45, Members $ 25. $ $ 625 Gtd: 250 -100-75, U2200/Unrated $ 100,
fet dinner. Sat. 7:15 Rated Blitz Sat.10:00 pm - see additional TLA if Feb.
U2000 $ 100. Reg. ends 15 min. before game. Rds: 2 schedules: 2-
Enter: Checks payable to Virginia Chess. Printable Entry form on web-
day, rds 12:30-5:30 pm each day; l-day, (rds 1-2 G/30), 10-11:15
site. Mail to Ernest Schlich, 1370 S. Braden Cres., Norfolk,VA 23502 Info:
am-12:30-5:30 pm Sun; both merge rd 3. Limit 2 byes, commit by rd 2.
(no phone or e-mail entries) 757-853-5296 or eschlich@verizon.net Web-
NO RE-ENTRY. May be limited to first 60 players. JGP.
site: http: //vachess.org/mcf NC, NS, W, FIDE. JGP.

12t.z annua.. MID-A:V.[ER)l:CA 0:. I':4

Clayton (St. Louis), MO- largest prizes ever awarded in Missouri.
5-round Swiss, Feb 29-Mar 2 or Mar 1-2, 2008
$ 20,000 projected prize fund, $ 16,000 minimum!
At CRONVE PLAZA HOTEL in the upscale suburb of Clayton, less than 10 miles from St Louis.
R & VIPj 5-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1- Under 900/Unr: Trophies to top 7. MCA mern. ($ 5, higher with printed
2 G/70), Crowne Plaza Hotel St. Louis- Unrated may enter any section, with magazine) required for MO residents.
Clayton, 7750 Carondelet Ave., St. Louis prize limits: U1200 $ 150, U1400 $ 250,
MO 63105 (I-64 W/US 40-W Exit 32B, U1600 $ 350, U1800 $ 500, U2000 $ 700. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30
1.2 miles north on Hanley Rd). pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat ll am & 6 pm,
Prizes $ 20,000 based on 250 paid Top 6 sections entry fee: 3-day Sun 9 am & 3:15 pm.
g entries (re-entries count half, Unr in $ 103, 2-day $ 102 mailed by 2/21, all 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10
U1200-U2000 half, U900 Section one- $ 105 online at chesstour.corn by 2/26, am, rds. Sat 11 am, 2:30 pm & 6 pm,
Ilj~m quarter), else in proportion; minimum $ 110 phoned by 2/26 (406-896-2038, Sun 9 am & 3:15 pm.
I"-— guarantee 80% of each prize. entry only, no questions), $ 120 (no All: /~-pt byes OK all; Open must
checks, credit cards OK) at site. commit before rd 2, others before rd 3.
In 7 sections- you face only those in Special entry fee: $ 40 less to No smoking.'ring sets, boards, clocks if
your section. Unr will obtain ratings. unrated. Re-entry (except Open) $ 60. possible- none supplied.
Open: $ 2000-1000-600-400, clear U900/Unr Section EF: 3-day $ 23, Hotel rates: $ 82-$ 82, 888-303-1746,
win or 1st on tiebreak bonus $ 100, top 2-day $ 22 mailed by 2/21, both $ 25 at 314-726-5400, request chess rate,
iiilil( U2300 $ 900, U2200 $ 800, U2100/Unr chesstour.corn by 2/26, $ 27 phoned to reserve by 2/15 or rate may increase.
j, $ 700. FIDE rated, 100 GPP (enhanced). 406-896-2038 by 2/26, $ 30 at site. Car rental: 800-331-1600, D657633.
Under 2000: $ 1500-700-400-300. Special 1 year USCF dues if paid
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Under 1800: $ 1500-700-400-300. with entry! Online: unrated $ 20, rated. Entry: Continental Chess,
Box 249,
Under 1600: $ 1500-700-400-300. $ 30. Mailed/phoned/at site: $ 10 more. Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $ 10 service
Under 1400: $ 1200-600-400-200. Cost of reduction borne by Continental char ge for refunds. Advance entries
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Under 1200: $ 1200-600-400-200, Chess. USCF membership required'. posted at chesstour. corn.
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Mar.6, New York
Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced)
10 Grand Prix Points Tonight!
4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 West 10 St, bet. 5-6
Ave, NYC: 212-477-3716. EF: $ 35, Club membs $ 25, GMs free ($ 20 from
prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $ $ 560 b/32
paid entries (may be limited to 1st 36 to enter), top 2 Gtd: SS 200-110-
50, Top U2200/unr $ 105, U2000 $ 95. Limit 2 byes (1 bye for U2000),
commit by 8:15. Reentry $ 15. CCA ratings may be used. Class pairings
OK rd. 4. Reg ends 10 min before game. Rds 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm.
Phone entry often impossible!
Mar. 7, Pennsylvania
Grand Prix Points: 6
(QC) 2008 PA Quick Chess Championship
6SS, G/10, T/03. Hotel Carlisle & Embers Convention Center, 1700 Har-
risburg Pike, Carlisle PA V015, Exit 52A NB/Exit 52 SB off I-81, Exit 226
off PA Turnpike. 3 sections, EF rec'd by 2/18: Open: $12. U1500: $ 10.
U1100: $8. SS (730G): Open: 175-100-50, U1800 $45, U1600 $40.
U1500: 125-75-50, U1200 $40, Unr $ 30. U1100: Trophies: 1-5, U800,
U600, 1-2 Unr. All: EF: $ 20 after 2/18, PSCF $ 5 OSA. Reg: 6-6:30pm. Rd
1: 7pm. Feb 2008 Regular ratings used. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd 2. HR: Men-
tion "PA States" for best rate; 800-692-7315 $70. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom
Martinak, 549 13th Ave., New Brighton PA 15066-1208. Info:
martinak tom mlhotmail.corn 412-908-0286 W.
Mar. 8, New York
Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced)
New York March Action!
S-SS, G/30, Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 W 10 St, bet. 5-6 Ave,
NYC: 845-569-9969. EF: $ 40, Club membs $ 25, GMs free ($ 20 from
prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free! $ $ 840 b/42
paid entries, minimum half each prize Gtd: $$ 300-200-115, top U2200/unr.
$ 125, U2000 $ 100. Limit 2 byes, commit by 1:30. Re-entry $ 20. CCA rat-
ings may be used. Rds. 12-1:30-2:45-4-5:20 pm. Reg. ends 10 min.
before game. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 3/6; $ 10
extra to "enter" by phonei
Mar. 8, Tennessee
Grand Prix Points: 20 (enhanced)
Noble Mind Memphis Mega Blitz
24-SS two 12-SS sessions, combined scores for prizes. (Scholastic:
U1200, U800: 12-SS), G/5, Hampton Inn 8 Suites, 962 S. Shady Grove
Rd., Memphis, TN 38120. 901-762-0056. HR: $ 109-129. EF: $ 50 (Sch.
EF: $ 20). Prizes (GTD): $400-250-150; Class prizes: U1800:150-
50, U1400:150-50; (Sch.: Trophies). Three Confirmed Titled Players
participating! Try your best against the best! Reg.: 8:00-8:45am. Ses-
sion 1: 9a-12p, Session 2: lp-5p. Scholastic play only in Session l.
Ent.: Korey Kormick, 3550 S. Galloway Dr., Memphis, TN 38111. Info:
kjkormick@ho trna il.corn 502-396-8858.
Mar. 8-9, Connecticut
Grand Prix Points: 20
2008 CT State Open & Scholastic Chess Championships at Yale Uni-
versity
OPEN, U1800: 5SS, Sat. Rds. 1-3 G/9010am,2pm,5pm; Sun. Rds.
4-5 G/120 10am, 3pm. $$ 3000 b/60: Open $ 500, $ 400, $ 300,
$ 200, 6 x $ 100; U1800 $ 300, $ 200, 5 x $ 100. Sat 3/8, 5SS
G/30 1st Grade Championship, Kindergarten Championship, K-3 Cham-
3/9,
pionship, K-3 Reserve, K-6 Championship, K-5 Reserve; Sun 5SS
G/45 K-8 Championship, K-12 Championship. Trophies: Top 5 Individual,
Individ-
Top 5Teams in each section. Top Collegiate Team Open/U1800.
2/15,
$ 90 by
ual awards for CT Grade Champions K-12. EF: $ 70 by
GMs free. Free Commemorative Yale Chess
3/3, $ 120 site.
Set to first 300 Entries!!! Check www.edutechchess. corn or
www.CTChess.corn for registration flyer & more info.
Mar. 8-9, Maryland
Grand Prix Points: 10
UMBC Open - Alvin S. Mintzes Chess Tournament
5SS, 20/1, SO/l. University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC),
1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250 (in Commons Bldg, 3rd floor).
Held concurrently with separate Sweet 16 Invitational, which deter-
mines MD Scholastic Champion who wins 4-year tuition scholarship to
UMBC (worth over $ 35,000). Spectators free &. welcome. Open: (All)
SSGtd.650: $ 350-200-100; $ $ 400 (b/40): Top U2250, U2150, U2050,
U1950 $ 100 ea. Free ent. to GMs, $40 deducted from any prizes. U1800:
(U1800/Unr.) $$ 765 b/40: $ 250-175-100, Top U1600, U1400, U1200
(b/4) $ 80 ea. No Unr. player may winmore than $ 200 in this sect All EF:
$40 if postmarked by 2/29, $ 50 late, $ 10 less if under 20. Reg:
8-9am
Sat., Rds: 10am-3-7:30pm, 10:30am-330. Byes: Up to three V2-point byes
avail. in Rds. 1-5 if req'd at least 1 hr. before Rd (before Rd 2 for any Rd.
4-5 bye), but only at most one V2-point bye in Rds 4-5. Hotel: BWI Hol-
I-95
iday Inn, 890 Elkridge Landing Rd. 410-859-8400. Oir. to Hotel: From
take Exit 47A onto I-195 towards BWI Airport, take Exit 2A onto 295 north
towards Baltimore, take 1st exit, bearing right onto West Nursery Rd, turn
right onto Elkridge Landing Rd. Directions to UMBC: Take Exit 47B off
I-
95 & follow signs to UMBC. Park in Lot 9 or 16. Ent/Info: Cks payable to
Bal-
UMBC, Dr. Alan T. Sherman, Dept. of CSEE, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle,
timore, MD 21250, Attn: Open. ChessClub@umbc.edu, 410-455-8499,
www.umbc.edu/chess.W. J G P.
AHeritage Event!
Mar. 8-9, New York
Grand Prix Points: 40
2008 MARCHAND OPEN (30th ANNUAL)
-
5SS, 30/60, SD/60. St. John Rsher College Kearney Auditorium. Dr.
Erich
Marchand "requested that his friends play chess in his memory." St. John
Fisher College, 3690 East Ave, Rochester, NY. $$ 5375 Gtd. Open: (all)
$ 1000-550-300-175, U2200 8 U2000 each $300-175. EF: $ 55. Under
1800: $350-240-130, U1600 $ 230-150. EF: $ 50. Under 1400: $ 240-
160-100, U1200 $ 150-100. EF: $45. U1000: $ 150-110-7540, U800
$85-55-35. EF: $43. Unrated players in the U1800 section can only win
$ 125, in U1400 & U1000 $55. AII EF: $5 less HS, $ 10 less pre-HS, $ 5
less if rec'd by 2/15. IM and GM's free if registered by 2/15. Great food
uschess.org
available at site. Reg: 8-9:15 am. Rds: 10-2:15-6:30, 10-2:15. One lz point Mar.18, New York
Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced)
bye available in rd. 3 or 4 if requested at entry. Info: 585-442-2430. Ent:
Rochester Chess Center,221 Norris Drive, Rochester, NY 14610. W JGP. St. John's Masters at the Marshall Chess Club
4SS, G/30. Third Tues. of every month. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716.
Mar. 8-9, Pennsylvania Open to players rated over 2100 (plus one qualifier per week from CCNY
Grand Prix Points: 6 at the Marshall's Thursday Night Action) EF: $40, members $30, GMs $ 10
2008 Carlisle Open & PA Collegiate Championship (returned on completion of tournament). For each event, money added
5SS, G/90, T/DS. Hotel Carlisle 8 Embers Convention Center, V00
Har-
to prize fund by the sponsors, St. John's University, and other generous
risburg Pike, Carlisle PA V015, Exit 52A NB/Exit 52 SB off I-81, Exit 226 patrons. Top three prizes guaranteed. SSG 300-200-100. Top U2400
off PA Turnpike. 2 sections: Open & U1500. $$ (1260G): Open:
180-
and Top U2300 prizes. Special prize for biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45.
120, U2200 $ 110, U2000 $100, U1800 $ 90, U1600 $80. U1500: 150-100,
Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. One bye available, rds 1 or 4 only; declare
U1400 $ 90, U1200 $85, U1000 $80, Unr $ 75. A!I: College Tr: 1-2 in each at registration.
section, 1-2 team (top 4 over both sections). EF: $29 rec'd by 2/18, $39
after, PSCF $ 5 OSA. Reg: 8:45-9:30 am. Rds 10-2-5:30, 9-1. Bye: limit 1, An American Classic!
Mar. 19-23, 20-23 or 21-23, Connecticut
ask by rd 2. HR: Mention "PA States" for best rate; 800-692-7315 $ 70.
Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 549 13th Ave., New Brighton PA 15066-1208. Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced)
Info: martinak tom m@hotmail.corn 412-908-0286 W. J G P. 10th annual Foxwoods Open
Open Section, Mar 19-23 only: 9SS,40/2, SD/1. GM 8 IM norms pos-
Mar. 8-9, Wisconsin
sible. Lower Sections, Mar 20-23 or 21-23: 7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day
Grand Prix Points: 10 option, rds. 1-4 G/50). Foxwoods Resort Casino 8 Hotel (World's largest
1st MCA/Southwest Chess Club FIDE Futurity Hales Corners, Wl I-
- Have you ever wanted a FIDE rating? This is your chance! casino), Rt 2, Mashantucket CT 06339 (1-95 to Exit 92 to Rt 2 West, or
395 to Exit 85 to Rt 164 to Rt 2 East). Free parking. 45 miles from T.F. Green
5-SS Open Tournament G/90 + 30 Sec incremental. Village Hall, 5635
Airport (Providence, RI), 14 miles from Groton/New London Airport;
S. New Berlin Rd., Hales Corners, WL ( Milwaukee Area). FREE ENTRY
for shuttle from New London Amtrak station call 1-800-USA-RAIL Bus
TO G Ms & IMs (Must commit in email or writing by 3/1/08) EF: $45-
Non-FIDE rated, $ 25-FIDE rated players. $$ 1600 (b/40 full entries (Fide
transportation: 1-888-BUS2FOX. Free shuttle to Mashantucket Pequot
Museum, largest Native American museum in USA. Prizes $ 100,000
players count as half entries), if 60 non-Fide attend prize will be increased!)
based on 650 paid entries (Seniors count as 3/4 entries; re-entries, GMs,
1st $ 300.00(Guaranteed) 2nd $ 250.00 3rd $ 150.00, U2000 1st $ 150.00
WGMs & foreign IMs as half entries, Under 900/Unr Section not counted),
2nd $ 100.00, U1800 1st $ 150.00 2nd $ 100.00, U1600 1st $ 150.00 2nd
$ 75.00, U1400/Unrated 1st $ 75.00, Special Prizes: Biggest Upset $ 50.00
else proportional, minimum $ 70,000 (700o of each prize) guaranteed. In
Sun 7 sections (Unrated eligible only for Open or Under 900): Open: $ 10000-
& Best Game $ 50.00 Reg.: 9-9:30am Rds.: Sat 10-3:00pm-7:30pm,
5000-3000-1500-1000-700-600-500-400-400, 2300-2499 $3000-1500-700,
11-3:30pm. Ent/Info: Christopher Baumgartner, 9985 Linda Ln., Des
60016, email: mcafide@yahoo.corn or Under 2300/Unr $ 3000-1500-700. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play
Plaines, IL
speed game (white 7 minutes, black 5 minutes 8 gets draw odds) for title
mcafidetournaments.blogspot.corn, phone (after 7pm ) 847-609-2987.
8 free room at 2008 Foxwoods Open. FIDE rated. Under 2100, Under
JGP.
1900, Under 1700, Under 1500: each $ 5000-3000-2000-1000-700-
Mar. 14-16 or 15-16, Georgia 600-500-400-300-300. Under 1300: $ 4000-2000-1500-1000-700-
Grand Prix Points: 6 600-500-400-300-300. Under 900/Unrated: Trophies to top 10.
2008 Atlanta Championship Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 3/08 list may
5-SS, 30/90, SO/1 (2-day schedule, Rd. 1 G/90). Atlanta Chess Center, not win over $ 1500 U1300, $ 2000 U1500 or $ 2500 U1700. Games rated
3155A East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Scottdale, Georgia 30079. $ 2600 b/89,
too late for 3/08 list not counted. 2) If more than 30 points over section
50',o Guaranteed. In 6 sections: Open: $400-200-100, u2200- $ 225-150. maximum on any list 3/07-2/08, prize limit $ 1500. 3) Balance of limited
Under 2000: $ 225-150. Under 1800: $ 200-150. Under 1600: prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mailed EF: 5-day (Open only) $ 205,
$ 200-150. Under 1400: $ 200-150, u1200- $ 100. Unrated (not part 4-day $ 204, 3-day $ 203 mailed by V10; 5-day $ 225, 4-day $ 224, 3-day
of base): EF: $19. Trophies to top 5. AII others: EF: $ 41if received $ 223 mailed by 3/11; all $ 250 at site. CSCA members may deduct $4 from
by 3/13; $45 at site. Re-entry: $ 25. Bye: all rounds, limit 2, must com- mailed EF only. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online EF at chess-
mit before 1st round. 3-day schedule: Reg.; ends 7:15 a.m. Rounds:
tourcom: $ 207 by 1/10, $ 227 by 3/17, $ 250 after 3/17 until 2 hours before
7:45 p.m., 2-7:30, 10-3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg.; ends 9:30 a.m.
Rounds: 1st at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day. Hotel/Info: (404)-377-
rd 1. Phone EF at 406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions): $ 210 by 1/10,
$ 230 by 3/17. No phone entry after 3/17. GMs & foreign IMs free; $ 150
4400 or atlantachess@yahoo.corn. Enter: Same as above. NS.
deducted from prize. WGMs $ 100; another $ 100 deducted from prize. EF
www.atlantachessclub.corn. JGP.
$ 70 less to seniors over 65 in Under 1300 & above sections. Under
Mar.15-16, New York 900/Unrated Section EF: 4-day $ 24, 3-day $ 23 if mailed by 3/11,
Grand Prix Points: 20 (enhanced) all $ 27 online at chesstour.corn by 3/17, $30 phoned to 406-896-2038 by
2nd annual Saratoga Open 3/17 (entry only, no questions), $40 at site. No checks at site, credit cards
6SS, G/60, The Saratoga Hotel, 534 Broadway (1-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles OK. Advance EF $ 10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. Re-entry: $ 100,
north on US 9), Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Free parking. SSG 2000. In not available in Open Section. 5-day Open Section schedule: Reg.
2 sections: Open: $$ 400-200-150, U2200 230, U2000 220. Under endsWed6pm,rds.Wed.7pm,Thu12noon &7 pm, Frillam &6pm,
1800/Unr: $$ 300-150-100, U1600 150, U1400 100. EF: $57 mailed Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm. 4-day Lower Sections
at chesstour.corn by 3/12, $ 60 phoned 3/12, $ 70
by 3/7, $58 online by schedule: Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Frill-6, Sat 11-6, Sun
at site. Reg. ends Sat ll am, rds Sat 12-3-6, Sun 9-12-2:30. Half point 10-4:30. 3-day Lower Sections schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7 pm, rds
byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2. HR: $ 109-109, 888-999-
Fri 8 pm, Sat 10-12:30-3-6, Sun 10-4:30. 4-day &. 3-day merge &. compete
4711, 518-584-4000, reserve by 2/29 or rate may increase. 48 hours
for same prizes. Byes: all; limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must com-
notice required for room cancellation. Backup hotel: Courtyard by Mar-
mit before rd 2, lower sections before rd 4. Bring sets, boards,
riott, 2 blocks away, 518-226-0538. Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: Grand PequotTower (tour-
use AWD ¹657633. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury
nament site, very luxurious) $ 126-126, Great Cedar Hotel (connected
Mills NY U577. $ 10 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.corn, building; very close) $ 115-115, Two Trees Inn (15 minute walk; free
845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.corn.
CONTINENTAL CHESS OFFERS
USCF MEMBERSHIP SPECIALS!
Continental Chess Association is participating in the USCF
membership drive with special promotions that may save you
substantially on USCF dues! The cost of these offers is covered by
CCA. If your membership doesn't expire soon, renew early and save!
1) For rated players. I year membership if paid with any CCA entry:
$ 30 online at chesstour.corn, $40 by mail, phone or at site.
2) For unrated players. 1 year membership if paid with any CCA
entry: $ 20 online at chesstour.corn, $ 30 by mail, phone or at site.
3) For anyone who has played in any CCA tournament since 1992,
if paid online at chesstour.corn: 1 year $ 35, 2 years $ 60 (save $ 16), 3 years
$ 85 (save $ 24!), life $ 950 (save. $ 50!) These SUPER SPECIALS do not
require paying an entry fee, but are offered only through March 31, 2008.
Specials ¹1 and ¹2 are offered through Aug 31, 2008 and may be
extended. All memberships include Chess Life subscription.
Don't miss this chance to join, renew, or extend your membership,
and please tell your friends about this opportunity!
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shuttle) $ 105-105. 1-800-FOXWOOD, must reserve by 3/6 or you will have
to stay at least 3 miles away. Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD
¹D657633 or reserve car online at chesstourcom. Foreign player rat-
ings: Usually 100 points added to FIDE, 100 to FQE, 200/more to most
other foreign, no pts added to CFC or Jamaica. Most foreign ratings other
than CFC, FQE or Jamaica not accepted for U2000 or below. Highest of
Immw multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE
ratings may be expelled. US player ratings: March list used; FIDE rat-
ings not used. Special rules: In round 3 or after, players with scores
of 800o or more and their opponents may not use headphones, ear-
phones, cellphones or hearing aids or go to a different floor of the hotel
without Director permission, and must submit to a search for electronic
devices if requested by Director. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Sal-
isbury Mills NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658, http: //www.chesstour/.
corn. $ 10 service charge for refunds. Invitation requests: go@chess.us.
You may request "lowest possible section" if March rating unknown. ii

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Mar. 21-23, Nevada
Grand Prix Points: 150 (enhanced)
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5 Sections. FI.D.E. 40/2,20/1,G/30. Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, 345
N. Arlington Ave., Reno, N V. 8950. 1-866-FUNSTAY, HR: Sun-Thurs $ 27!,
Fri-Sat $ 54 (Code CHE 320). $$ 25,000 b/250 ($ 16,500 G td.); Rds.: 12-
7, 10-6, 9:30-4:30. Open Section: EF: GM/IMs free (must enter by
Mar.I, or pay late fee), Masters/Experts- $ 119, (1999-below)- $ 201,
$$ 2,000-1,200-1,000-800-700-600-500-400-400-400, (2300-2399)-$ 1,000-
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7:30pm ($ 15), Blitz (5 min)Tourney 7:30 pm EF: $ 20 (800o of entries
returned as prizes), Sat (3/22) GM Larry Evans Clinic Game/Position
Analysis (Free) 3-4:30pm, Sun (3/23) Quick Tourney (G/25) ($ 20) 5Rd
Swiss, (800o of entries returned as prizes) Reg. 11-11:30am, Rds-12-1-
2-3-4pm. Enter: Send checks and make out to Sands Regency at above
address postmarked by Mar.l ($ 11 late fee after 3/1), ($ 22 late fee at
site). Do not mail after Mar14. Questions and enter by e-mail or phone
to Jerry Weikel at (775-747-1405) or (wackyykl@aol.corn). Credit card
+$ 5.W. NS. (775-348-2200). JGP.
Mar. 27, Apr. 3, 10, 17, Connecticut
Grand Prix Points: 10
2008 UCONN CC Championship Grand Prix
UCONN Castleman Bldg., Room 204, 261 Glenbrook Rd., Storrs, CT
06269. 4SS, G/90. EF: At site $35, $ 20 students. $$ 350- 200 both gtd.,
Top U-2000, 1800, 1600, 1400, $ 100 each b/30. Trophies to top 3 students.
Prizes increased as entries allow. Reg.: 7- 7:30 PM 11-29, rds. at 7:30
PM. V2 point byes available in rds. 1- 3 only, no last round byes. Info:
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line entry: www.westernchess.corn. No checks or credit card entries at
door. All: $ 25 Best Game prize, all sections eligible. One halfpoint bye
if requested with entry, rds 4-5 cannot be revoked. SCCF membership req.
of S. Cal. res., $ 18 reg, $ 10 junior. Reg.: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fri., 9-10 a.m.
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merges. HR: $ 109, (310) 410-4000. Be sure to mention Western Chess.
Parking $ 10/day. Info: admin@westernchess.corn. Web site: www west-
ernchess.corn. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Pl. ¹1, Los
Angeles CA 90038. NS. NC. F. State Championship Qualifier. JGP.
Mar. 28-30, Oklahoma
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2008 Frank K. Berry U.S. Championship - Qualifier Open
Seven(7) Official Qualification Sports to be awarded here for the 2008
FKB U. S. Championship (iMay 13-21) in Tulsa, OK. ALSO one (I) 'Wild
Card" spotin the 2008 FKB USA IVomen's Championship will be awarded
to highest finishing USA female. (see eligibility below):7-SS. G/90
(+30sec), Tulsa Best Western - Trade Winds Central, 3141 E. Skelly Dr,
(I-44 at Harvard), Tulsa OK 74105. (918) 749-5561 or 800-685-4564 HR:
$ 55 (1-4) Eligibility for Qualification slots: All USCF members who
have FIDE Federation as USA. USCF members without FIDE ratings also
eligible. EF: (if $ received by March 13, 2008 — keyword: $ RECHVED)
2200+ - $ 25, 2000-2199 - $ 100, 1999 and below - $ 200. All $ 100 more
after March 13. Reg.: 10- 11:30 AM Fri the 28th. OCF memberships avail-
ble $ 10, Rds.: Noon-4:30, 9-2:30-7, 9-2. Two Half pt byes available rds
1 or 2 or 5. $ $ Prizes ($ 11,000 guaranteed): 1st thru 7th place
= each $ 1,000 plus Qualification Spot. Math tie-breaks determine spots
if ties (prize $$ split normally). U2400- $ 1,000, U2200 - $ 1,000, U2000
- $ 1,000, Highest female - $ 1,000, Free Shuttle from/to Tulsa airport Free
parking, Wi-Fi, www.tradewindstulsa.corn Info: FKimBerry@AOLcom,
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Mar. 29, Pennsylvania
Grand Prix Points: 6
(QC) 2008 PA State Game/29 Championship
5SS, G/29. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th 8 Bigelow, Pittsburgh PA
15213. 2 Sections: Champ: EF: $25 by 3/21, $ 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 3/21, $ 25 later. Trophies to Top
4-7 players
7, 1-3 U600. ALL: Trophies: 1-2 Schools, 1-2 Clubs, Teams of
from both sections. PSCF $ 5, OSA. Reg 10-10:30am. Rds: 11-12:30-
1:45-3-4:15. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 549 13th Ave., New
Brighton, PA 15066-1208, 412-9084286. W.
Mar. 30, Georgia
Grand Prix Points: 6
2008 Atlanta March G/45 Championship
4-SS, G/45. Atlanta Chess Center, 3155A East Ponce de Leon Avenue,
Scottdale, Georgia 30079. In 2 sections: Open: EF: $ 22 if received by
3/29: $ 25 at site. $ 500 Guaranteed. $ 150— 100-70; u1900, u1700,
u1500 each $ 60. Under 1300: EF: 515 if received by 3/29; $ 18 at site.
Unrateds play for FREE! Trophies to top 3, top 2 under 1100, top 2 under
900, top Unrated. Reg.: ends 10:30 a.m. Rounds: 11-1-3-5. Info:
atlantachessNyahoo.corn or (404)-377-4400. vtvnrzatlantachessclub.corn.
Enter: Same as above. NS.
Apr. 5-6, Idaho
Grand Prix Points: 10
4th Idaho State University Chess Challenge and the Idaho Chess
Association's Idaho Open
$ 1000 Guaranteed. Sss, G/90, ISU Pond ST Un (Bldg 14), Salmon River
Suites (3rd Floor), 1065 S. 8th Ave, Pocatello, Idaho. Free Entry to GM's
& IM's. $ 1000 guaranteed prize fund in 2 Sections Open and Reserve
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(under 1400) (eligible for one prize only) - prize cut-offs may be adjusted
b/on reg. Open Section Prizes: $ 250, 150,100; Reserve Section
Prizes: $ 150, 100, 50, top ISU stdnt/staff. $ 100, top unrated $ 50, top
scholastic $50. All prizes paid by ISU Financial Services w/in 2wks of
event. EF: by March 28- $ 15 for ISU students and ISU club members,
$ 20 all scholastics and other full-time university students, all others $35.
All $ 45 after March 28 8 at door. Schedule: ck in 8 reg 7:30-8:30 AM,
April 5th, strict. Rounds: Sat: 9:00AM-1:30-6PM. Sun: 9AM-1:30PM. lz
pt. Byes: max. 2, rnds 1-4. Must commit by end of md 2. Ent: Send name,
address, email address, USCF4 & fee (cks payable) to ISU Chess Club,
Box 8170, ISU, Pocatello, ID 83209. Contact ISU Chess
isuchessicableone.net, or Jay Simonson rooknjay@yahoo.corn for
further information. NS. NC. W. JGP.
Apr.10, New York
Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced)
10 Grand Prix Points Tonight! 4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at the Mar-
shall Club, 23 West 10 St, bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: 212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club
membs $25, GMs free ($ 20 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholas-
36th Annual
Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel
9 rounds, July 2-6, 3-6, 4-6 or
Prizes $ 400,000 based on 1450 paid entries, $ 320,000 minimum.
In 11 lectures k, analysis!
sections- you play only those in your section. Free GM
BACK TO PHILLY!
The World Open returns to
Philadelphia this year, and our host hotel is
near many historic landmarks including
Independence Hall, the Franklin Institute,
Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Liberty
Bell, and restaurants, theaters, museums and
shopping. Special room rate $ 91, and
parking $ 5 even with no guest room! And
the minimum $ 320,000 prize fund is the
largest guarantee in this history of this event!
For full details, see Tournament Life in this issue or www.chesstour.corn.
uschess.org
tic prizewinners free. $ 5560 b/32 paid entries (may be limited to 1st
36 to enter), top 2 Gtd: $$ 200-110-50, Top U2200/unr $ 105, U2000 $95.
Limit 2 byes (1 bye for U2000), commit by 8:15. Reentry $ 15. CCA ratings
may be used. Class pairings OK rd. 4. Reg ends 10 min before game. Rds
7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible!
A Heritage Event!
Apr. 11-13 or 12-13, Georgia
Grand Prix Points: 10
39th Annual Southern Congress
S-SS, 30/90, SD/l. (2-day schedule, Rd. 1 G/90). Atlanta Chess Center,
3155A East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Scottdale, Georgia 30079. $4,000 b/84,
$ 2,000 Guaranteed. In 5 sections: Open/Unr. $ 500-300-200, u2200-
$ 300-200-100. Under 2000: $ 300-200-100. Under 1800: $ 300-200-
100. Under 1600: $300-200-100. Under 1400: $ 250-150-100, u1200-
$ 100. All, E F: $ 60 3-day and $ 59 2-day if received by 4/10; $ 67 at site.
GM's and IM's free, $ 60 deducted from prize. Re-entry: $ 35. Bye, all
rounds, limit 2, must commit before 1st round. 3-day schedule:
Reg.: ends 7:15 p.m. Rounds: 7:45 p.m., 2-7:30, 10-3:30. 2-day sched-
ule: ends 9:30 a.m. Rounds: 1st at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day.
Hotel/info: atlantachess@yahoo.corn. or (404)-377-4400.
www.atlantachessciub.corn. Enter: Same as above. NS. JGP.
Apr.12, New York
Grand Prix Points: 6
Sullivan County Open
4SS, G/70, Monticello Gaming 8 Raceway, 2nd floor, 204 State Route 17B
(Rt 17 to exit 104), Monticello 12701. $ SG 1000. 3 sections: Open:
$ 200-100, U2050/unr $ 120. U1800: $ 150-70, U1600 $ 100; unr limit $ 80.
U1400: $ 120-60, U1200 $ 50, Unrated $ 30; unr limit $ 50. EF: $ 33
mailed by 4/5, $ 34 online at chesstour.corn by 4/10, $36 phoned to 406-
896-2038 by 4/10, $ 40 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site. FREE
ENTRYTO UNRATED. GMs $ 30 from prize. Special 1 year USCF dues
with Chess Life if paid with entry: if paid online, unrated $ 20, rated $ 30.
By mail, phone or at site, unrated $ 30, rated $ 40. Cost of reduced
dues
borne by CCA. Reg. ends 9:30 am, rds. 10-1-3:30-6:30. Bye: all, limit 1,
must commit before rd 2. Ent: Continental Chess Association, Box 249,
Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. JGP.
April 12-13 or 13, New York
Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced)
New York April Open!
4-SS, 30/90, SD/1, Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 W 10 St, bet.
5th-6th Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. $$ 1,200 b/60 paid entries, minimum
half each prize Gtd. May be limited to 1st 62 entries! 2 sections,
Open. $ $ 400-200-100, U2200/unr. $ 100. FIDE. Under 2000. $$ 200-
100, U1800$ 100, $ 100unr. prize limit. Both, EF: $ 45, Club membs $ 30,
GMs free ($ 25 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners
free. Online entry atwww.chesscentercc thru 4/10.2 options: 2-Day,
rds 12:30-5:30 pm each day; 1-day (rds 1-2 G/30), 10-11:15 am-12:30-
8'orld's biggest open tournament!
June 30-July 6, 2008
SPECIAL FEATURES!
1) Schedule options. 5-day is most
popular, 4-day &, 3-day save time and
money, 7-day is leisurely.
2) GM A IM norms (5-day and 7-day
only) 8c FIDE rated results possible in Open.
3) Anti-sandbagging rule: $ 2000 prize
limit if rated more than 30 points over the
class maximum on any list 7/07-6/08!
4) Entry fee $ 150 less to seniors over
65 in U1600/up and all ages in Under 1200!
5:30 pm Sun., merge rd 3. 2 byes max, commit by rd 2. Reg. ends 15 min.
before game. Re-entry $ 20, counts half. Foreign unr. must enter Open.
CCA Ratings may be used. EF 510 extra by phone! JGP.
Apr. 19, District of Columbia
Grand Prix Points: 15
G/60 Spring Sensation
5SS, G/60. $2,250 in a one day, 5 Round tournamentlThe Catholic Uni-
versity of America, Pryzbala Center, Great Room A, 620 Michigan Avenue
N.E., Washington, D.C. 20064. Prizes: $800-500-300Top A, B/unr, C, D
class and top U1200 all $ 130. (All prizes b/60 paid entries, min 4/class.)
Rds.: 9:30-11:45-2:30-4 45-6:30. Reg. 8-9. Byes: Two 1/2 pt bye
allowed, must commit at registration and are irrevocable. GM Free, $ 50
subtracted from prizes. EF: $45 if postmarked 4/8; $ 55 after, $ 5 discount
with CUA/clergy ID. Mail EF to Catholic University Chess Club, 204
Pryzbala Center, 620 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20064! Online
registration available at studentorg.cua.edu/chess, no online reg.
accepted after 4/8. Question to 11Frame@cua.edu.
May 2 4 Michigan
Grand Pnx Points. 20
Great Lakes Open
5-SS. 3 Sections: OPEN, U1700, U1300. 70',0 Guaranteed. 2-
Day & 3-Day schedules available for OPEN and U1700 sections.
Only 2-Day available for U1300. OPEN & U1700 meige after RD
2. Held at McCamly Plaza Hotel, 50 Capital Avenue SW, Battle Creek, MI
49017 (See Lodging below). SPECIAL EVENTS: Sat, 10pm Blitz
Tournament, EF: $ 10 (900o payout). Sun, 9am IM or GM Lecture ($ 5).
STRICT RULE ENFORCEMENT: Cell Phones and Headphones:
Rules will be posted at tournament site! ChiefTD: Senior TD
Ed Mandell. EF by 4/1: OPEN-$ 70 (!M's, GM's Free; $ 70 deducted
from winnings),.U1700-$60, U1300-$ 50. By 4/25: $80-$ 70-$ 60. After 4/25
or on-site: $ 90-$80-$ 70. USCF and a State membership required; can be
purchased on site. Up to TWO 1/2-pt. byes available; must request prior
to Rd3. TL:3 day OPEN 8 U1700: Rd1, G-2h rs; Rds 2-5,40/2,
SD1. 2-Day OPEN 8 U1700: Rds 1-2, G-90; Rds 3-5, 40/2, SDl. 2-Day
U1300 (only): G-90. REG.: 3-Day, Fri, 5:00-6:29pm. 2-Day, Sat, 8:30-
9:59am. RDS.: 3-Day OPEN & U1700: Fri,7pm; Sat,11,6; Sun,10,
4:30. 2- Day OP EN & U1700: Sat, 10:30, 2, 6; Sun, 10, 4:30.
2- Day
U1300 Only: Sat, 10:30, 2, 6; Sun, 11, 3. SS: S6,000 Prize Fund
(b/130, 700o guaranteed): OP EN (53,400): 1st -2nd-3rd $ 1000-$ 600-
$ 350-Top U2200 $ 325-Top U2000 $ 250-Top U1900 $ 200-Top U1800
$ 200-Top 1700/UNR $ 200 (UNR elig. only for OPEN or U1700 prize).
U1700 ($ 1,500): 1st-2nd-3rd $ 400-$ 300-$ 200-Top U1600 $ 175-Top
U1500 $ 150-Top U1400 $ 150-Top U1300/UNR $125 (UNR elig. only for
Top or U1300 prize). U1300 ($ 1,100): 1st-2nd-3rd $ 300-$ 250-$
175-
Top U1200 $ 150-Top U1100 $ 125-Top U1000/UNR $ 100 (UNR elig. only
for Top or U1000 prize). Lodging: For reservations, go online at
http: //www.mccamlyplaza.corn or call toll-free: 1-888-622-2659; ask
for Great Lakes Open chess rate ($ 79/night if booked by April 25th). Cov-
5) Unrated Section has $ 1600 minimum
prizes, 10 trophies and an advance entry fee
of only $ 25 or $ 26! All obtain ratings. And
unrateds get entry plus 1 year USCF with
Chess Life at chesstour.corn for just $ 46!!
PLEASE TELL YOUR
FRIENDS.')
New Under 900 & Under 600
Sections also offer a lot for just $ 25.
7) Unique- big money U2400 Section!
S) Free analysis by GM Palatnik 7/2-6.
Free GM lectures 7/3 & 4 10 am, 7/5 9 am.
Chess Life — February 2008 65

ered lot parking is $ 4 for overnight (unlimited in and out privileges), free
in nearby areas on weekends. Info & Ent: Stan Beckwith,84 Bond St.,
Battle Creek, MI 49017-1907; (269) 964-2927. JGP.
An American Classic!
May 23-26, 24-26 or 25-26, Illinois
Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced)
17th annual Chicago Open
7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/75; 2-day option, rds. 1-4
G/45). Under 1000, Under 700 and Unrated sections play sepa-
rate 2-day schedule only, G/45. Westin Chicago North Shore
Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling IL 60090 (from Chicago, I-
294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 east to Lake Cook Rd to
US-45 south.) Free parking. $ 100,000 guaranteed prize fund.
Free analysis of your games by IM John Donaldson. In 10 sections
(unrated eligible only for Open, U2300 or Unrated, except Unrated age
13/below may enter Under 1000, Unrated age 10/below may enter
Under 700). Open: $ 10000-5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-400-400,
clear winner bonus $300, top Under 2500/Unr $ 2000-1000. If tie for first,
top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 5/2610:30 pm (white 7 minutes, black
5 minutes 8 gets draw odds) for title & bonus prize. FIDE rated. Under
2300, Under 2100, Under 1900, Under 1700, Under 1500:
each $ 5000-3000-1500-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300. U2300 Section
is FIDE rated. Under 1300: $ 3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-300-
300-300. Under 1000: $ 300-200-100, trophies to top 10. Unrated
allowed only if age 13 or below. Under 700: Trophies to top 10. Unrated
allowed only if age 10 or below. Unrated: $ 300-200-100, trophies to top
10. College team trophy: Based on 4 best scores from a school
regardless of section; must have at least 4 players to be eligible. Prize
limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 5/08 list may not
win over $ 1500 U1300, $ 2000 U1500, or $ 2500 U1700. Games rated too
late for 5/08 list not counted. 2) Players who were rated more than 30
points over section maximum on any list 5/07-4/08 have a prize limit of
$ 1500. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mailed
EF: 4-day $ 199, 3-day $ 198, 2-day $ 197 mailed by 3/17; 4-day $ 219,
3-
day $ 218, 2-day $ 217 mailed by 5/14; all $ 250 at site. Mailed EF $ 5
less to ICA members. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online EF at
chesstour.corn: $ 200 by 3/17, $ 220 by 5/20, $250 after 5/20 until 2 hours
before rd 1. Phone E F at 406-896-2038: $ 205 by 3/17, $ 225 by 5/20
(entry only, no questions). No phone entry after 5/20. GMs free; $ 150
deducted from prize. WGMs $ 100; another $ 100 deducted from prize. EF
$ 70 less to all in Under 1300 Section and to seniors over 65 in Under
1500 8 above sections. Under 1000, Under 700, or Unrated
section EF: $ 24 if mailed by 5/14, all $ 25 online at chesstour corn by
5/20, $30 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 5/20 (entry only, no questions), $ 40
a 3II
IIIII 'sseqi at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Advance EF $ 10 less if paid
with $49 USCF dues. Re-entry: $ 100, not available in Open Section. $ 10
service charge for refunds. Re-entry $ 100; not available in Open Sec-
tion. $ 20 fee for switching section after 5/20. 4-day schedule:
Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, Rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat12 & 7, Sun128 7, Monlp & 4:30.
3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11 am, Rds. Sat12,3:308 7, Sun12
8 7, Mon lp & 4:30. 2-day schedule (U1300 & up): Reg. ends Sun
9 am, Rds. Sun 10-12:30-2:30-4:30-7, Mon 10 & 4:30. Above sched-
ules merge & compete for same prizes. 2-day schedule (Under
1000, Under 700, Unrated sections): Reg. ends Sun 9 am, Rds.
Sun 10-12:30-2:30-4:30, Mon. 10-12:30-2:30. Byes: all, limit 3; Open must
commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 4. Hotel rates: $ 90-90-
90-90, 800-223-3000, 847-777-6500. Reserve by 5/9 or rate may increase.
Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD ¹D657633, or reserve car online
through chesstourcom. Foreign player ratings: Usually 100 points
added to FIDE, 100 to FQE, 200/more to most other foreign, no pts added
to CFC or Jamaica. Most foreign ratings other than CFC, FQE or Jamaica
not accepted for U2000 or below. Highest of multiple ratings usually used.
Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US
player ratings: May list used; FIDE ratings not used. June list may be
used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: 1) In round 3 or after, play-
ers with scores of 80oo or more in U1300/up and their opponents may
not use unauthorized headphones, earphones, cellphones, or hearing aids,
or go to a different floor of the building, without Director permission. They
must also submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by
Director; refusal to be searched is grounds for expulsion from the tour-
nament, with no refund. 2) Writing move before playing it is allowed,
unless you are using an electronic scoresheet. Ent: Continental Chess,
Box 249, Salisbury IVlills, NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chess-
tour. corn. Invitation requests: go@chess.us. You may request "lowest
possible section" if May rating unknown. Advance entries will be posted
at chesstourcom. JGP.
June 5, Nevada
Grand Prix Points: 20
National Open Blitz Championship (QC)
7 double-round SS, Game/5. Riviera Hotel 8 Casino, Las Vegas, NV
89015. $$ b/100 4,000 ($ $ Gtd 2,500). In two sections. Open: 900-500-
300, 200 each U2300, U2100, U1900, unrated. Amateur (rated below
1800): 500-300-200, 100 each U1700, U1500, U1300, Ullpp, unrated.
EF $49 by 5/19, $ 59 by 6/4, $ 60 at site. Register 4-6:30 p.m. Rd 1 at
7 p.m. Byes available in first 4 rounds for late entrants. Highest of cur-
rent USCF, FIDE, or Quick rating used. Bring clocks. HR: $ 82 ($ 92
Fri/Sat) single or double. 1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734-5110. E NT: Las
Vegas International Chess Festival, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-
0925 or www.VegasChessFestival.corn. NS NC W.
June 5, U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC)
See Nationals.
June 6-8 or 7-8, 2008 National Open
See Nationals.
June 13-15 or 14-15, Ohio
Grand Prix Points: 100 (enhanced)
Cleveland Open
5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/70), Sheraton Cleveland Air-
port Hotel, 5300 Riverside Drive (inside Cleveland Hopkins Airport; free
shuttle), Cleveland OH 44135. Free parking. U800 Section plays 6/14
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only and U1000 Section 6/15 only, both G/30. $ $
20 000 based
half Ulpp Unrated allowed only if age
250 paid entries (re-entries count half, unr in U1200-U2000
Unrated allowed only if age
8 U800 paid entries 20',o), minimum $ 16,000
(80',o of each prize) guar-
winner or 1st trophies to top 10. lvlust have
anteed. In 8 sections: Open: $ 2000-1000-600-400, clear
U2100/Unr $ 700. ber to win over $ 2pp in Unrated
on tiebreak $ 100 bonus, top U2300 $ 900, U2200 $ 800, on 4 best scores from a
$ 1500-700-400-
FIDE. Under 2000: $ 1500-700-400-300. Under 1800: 4 players to be eligible.
1200-600-
300. Under 1600: $ 1500-700-400-300. Under 1400: $ played as of 7/p8 list may
400-200. Under 1200: $ 1200-600-400-200. Under 1000:
Trophies
$ 4000 U1600 to U2000.
to top 7. Under 800: Trophies to top 7. Unrated may
enter any sec-
U1800 $500, 2) Players who were
tion, with prize limits: U1200 $ 150, U1400 $ 250, U1600 $350, on any supplement 7/07-6/08
U2000 $ 700. Balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6
sections EF:
any limited prize goes to
3-day $ 103, 2-day $ 102 mailed by 6/5, all $ 106 online at chesstour corn 2/].5: 7-day $ 347, 5-day $ 345, 4-day $ 344, 3-day
only, no questions),
by 6/10, $ 110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 6/10 (entry 5/15; 7-day $ 367, 5-day $ 365, 4-day 4-day $ 364, 3-day $ 363. Mailed by
EF: $ 40 less
$ 120 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 6/20: 7-day $ 377, 5-day $ 375, Online$ 374,
to unrated in U1200 through U2000. Re-entry $ 60; not
available in Open
$ 400; no checks, credit cards
Section. Under 1000 or Under 800 Section EF: $ 25 if
mailed by
406-896-2038 by 2/15, $366
6/5, $ 26 online at chesstour.corn by 6/10, $ 30 phoned to
by 6/10, $ 40 at site. FREE ENTRYTO UNRATED.
All sections: Special
entry- online at
1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with
at
chesstour.corn, unrated $ 20, rated $ 30. If mailed, phoned or paid
site, unrated $ 30, rated $ 40. Cost of reduced dues borne by CCA.
3-day
2-
schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15.
9-3:15.
day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun
U800 U1000 schedules: each 10-12-1:30-3-4:30. Byes: OK all;
&
Open must commit by rd 2, others by rd 3. HR: $ 82-82-82-82,
216-267-
1500, request chess rate, reserve by 5/30 or rate may increase.
Car
¹
rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online
Sal-
through chesstourcom. Ent: Continental Chess Association, Box 249,
be
isbury Mills NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658. Advance entries will
posted at chesstourcom. JGP.
June 20-22, 21-22, Maryland
Grand Prix Points: 30
Chesapeake Open
5SS, 40/120, SD/1 (Rnd 1 G/120) (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75) Charles
Commons, 3301 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. $ $ Based on
=
score 7 sections: Open: 5.0 = $ 1500,4.5 = $ 700, 4.0 $ 350, 3.5
$ 150 [min $ 1500 payout, all payouts raised if less than
$ 1500]U2100,U1900,U1700: 5.0 = $ 1200, 4.5
= $ 600, 4.0 =
$ 300, 3.5 = $ 100 U1500, U1300: 5.0 = $ 1000, 4.5
= $ 500, 4.0 =
$ 250, 3.5 = $ 100 U1100: 5.0 =$ 500, 4.5 = $ 250, 4.0
= $ 125, 3.5 =
$ 100 Unrated may not win over $ 100 in U1100, $ 200 U1300, $ 300 U1500,
$ 400 U1700, $ 500 U1900, or $ 600 U2100. E F: $ 90 by 5/20, $ 100 by 6/17,
and $ 110 online only by 7pm 6/19, $ 120 at the door Special EF: $40
less in Ullpp, GMs free; $ 100 deducted from prize Special HR: $ 48
single per night, pay with registration Rooms may not be avail after 5/20
3-day schedule Reg ends Fri 6pm, rds Fri 7, Sat 11-6, Sun 9 3 302-
day schedule reg ends Sat lpam rds 11-2-6, 9-3:30 Ent: Michael Regan,
1827Thornton Ridge Rd, Towson MD 21204. Detailed rules and more infor-
mation@www.baltimorechess.org/Chesapeake Open 2.html, online
entry @ http: //chesapeakeopen.eventbrite.corn/ JGP.
June 26-30, Pennsylvania
Grand Prix Points: 120 (enhanced)
Philadelphia International
9SS, 40/2, SD/1, Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, 17th 8 Race
Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Special parking rate for all players $ 5/day.
$ $ G 5000: $ 2000-1000-600-500-400-300-200. IM & GM norms pos-
sible if sufficient titled 8 foreign players; FIDE rated. EF: GMs, foreign
IMs, foreign WGMs: free; $ 100 deducted from any prize. USA IMs,
USA WGMs, foreign FIDE rated players: $ 135 mailed by 6/18, $ 137 online
by 6/23, $ 140 phoned by 6/23, $ 150 at tmt. USA FIDE rated players: $ 235
mailed by 6/18, $ 237 online by 6/23, $ 240 phoned by 6/23, $ 250 at tmt.
Players without FIDE ratings: $ 335 mailed by 6/18, $ 337 online by
6/23, $ 340 phoned by 6/23, $ 350 at tmt. All: No checks at site, credit
cards accepted. Advance EF $ 10 less if paid with $ 49 USCF dues.
Schedule: Late reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds Thu 7, Fri through Mon 12 8
7. Two half point byes available (must commit before rd 2). HR: $ 91-91,
215-448-2000, reserve by 6/5 or rate may increase. Bring sets,
boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. Ent: Continental Chess, PO
Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $ 10 service charge for refunds.
Questions: 845-496-9658, www. chesstour.corn. Advance entries posted
at chesstour corn. JGP.
A Heritage Event!
An American Classic!
July 2-6, 3-6, 4-6 or June 30-July 6, Pennsylvania
Grand Prix Points: 300 (enhanced)
36th Annual World Open
9SS, 40/2, SD/1 (4-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, 3-day option, rds 1-5
G/45). Under 900, Under 600 and Unrated sections play sepa-
rate 3-day schedule only, G/45. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center
Hotel, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Special parking rate
for all players $ 5/day. Downtown location, Franklin Institute and many
other museums as well as stores 8 restaurants within a few blocks.
Prizes $ 400,000 based on 1450 paid entries (seniors, re-entries,
U1200 Section, GMs, WGMs count as half entries, U900, U600 & Unrated
Sections not counted), $ 320,000 minimum (80',o of each prize) guaran-
teed. Free analysis of your games by GM Sam Palatnik; free lectures
by other GMs 7/3 10 am, 7/4 10 am, 7/5 9 am. In 11 sections
(Unrated eligible only for Open, Under 2400, or Unrated, except Unrated
age 13/below may enter Under 900, Unrated age 10/below may enter
Under 600). Open: $30000-15000-7000-3500-2500-2000-1500-1000-800-
700, 11th-20th each $ 600, clear winner bonus $ 500, top U2500/Unr
$ 3000-1500. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 7/4 11:30
pm (white 7 minutes, black 5 minutes & gets draw odds) for title & bonus
prize. GM & IM norms possible in 5-day 8 7-day schedules. FIDE rated.
Under 2400, Under 2200, Under 2000, Under 1800, Under
1600: each $ 20000-10000-5000-3000-2000-1600-1300-1000-800-7pp,
11th-20th each $ 600. U2400 Section is FIDE rated with IM norms pos-
sible in 5-day 8 7-day schedules. Under 1400:
$ 15000-8000-5000-3000-2000-1600-1300-1000-800-700, 11th-20th each
$ 600. Under 1200: $ 5000-3000-2000-1500-1000-900-800-700-600-600,
11th-2pth each $ 500. Under
900: $ 500-300-200, trophies to top lp.
13/below. Under 600: Trophies to top lp.
10/below. Unrated: $ 1000-500-300-2pp,
ID with US Social Security or tax ID num-
Section. College team trophy: Based
school regardless of section; must have at least
Prize limits: 1) PlaYers with under 26 games
not win over $ 1500 in U1200, $ 2500 U14pp,
Games rated too late for 7/08 list not counted'.
rated more than 30 points over section maximum
have a prize limit of $ 2000. 3) Balance of
next player(s) ln line. EF, if mailed by
$ 343. Mailed by
3-day $ 373. At site: All
entry at chesstourcom; $346
OK.
by'5/15, $ 376 by 6/26, $400 after 6/26 until 2 hours before
rd 1. Phone entry at
406-896-2038: $350 by 2/15, $ 370 by 5/16, $38p
questions). No phone entry after 6/26. GIVls free;
by 6/26 (entry only, no
another $ 150 EF deducted
24p EF deducted from prize. WGMs $ 150;
from prize. EF $ 150 less to all in U1200
Section and seniors over 65
in Llnder 1400 8 above. Under
900 Section, Under 600 Section,
Unrated Section EF: $ 25 if mailed by 6/20, $ 26 online at
chesstour.corn by 6/26, $ 30 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 6/26 (entry only,
credit cards OK. Advance
no questions), $ 40 at site. No checks at site;
F F $ lp less if paid with $ 49 USCF
dues. Re-entry: $ 160, any section but
discounts. $ 20 fee for switching
Open, any schedule, byes OK, no
section after 7/l. $ 10 service charge for refunds (no service
5-day schedule: 7/2 7 pm,
charge if fee applied to future CCA tmts).
7/3 7/4 & 7/5 11 am & 6 pm, 7/6 10 am 8 5 pm. 7-day schedule:
4-
6/30, 7/1 & 7/2 7 pm, 7/3 & 7/4 6 pm, 7/5 11 & 6, 7/6 10 & 5. day
schedule: 7/311am,2:30 pm & 6 pm,7/4 & 7/5118 6,7/6 108 5.
3-day schedule (U1200 & up): 7/4 11 am, 1:30 pm, 3:45 pm, 6
5. Above schedules merge &
pm 8,8:3p pm, 7/5118 6, 7/610 8
compete for same prizes. 3-day schedule (U900, U600, Unrated
Sections): 7/4 1:30 pm, 3:45 pm 8 6 pm, 7/5 11 am, 1:30 pm, 3:45
pm 8,6 pm, 7/610 am & 12:30 pm. Half point byes
OK all, limit 4 (limit
2 in last 4 rounds). Open byes must commit before rd 2, other sections
before rd 5. Entries, re-entries close 1 hour before your first
game. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: $9]-
91, 215-448-0200, rooms may sell out about 5/31, two night minimum
7/4-5. SPecial car rental rates: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD ¹D657633
or reserve car online through chesstourcom. Foreign player ratings:
usually 100 pts added to FIDE, 100 to FQE,200 or more to most foreign,
no pts added to CFC or Jamaica. Most foreign ratings other than CFC,
FQE or Jamaica not accepted for U2000 or below. Highest of multiple
ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE rat-
ings may be expelled. US player ratings: JULY LIST USED; FIDE
ratings not used. Special rules: 1) In round 3 or after, players with
scores of 80oo or more in U1200/up and their opponents may not use
unauthorized headphones, earphones, cellphones, or hearing aids, or
go to a different floor of the building, without Director permission.
They must also submit to a search for electronic devices if requested
by Director; refusal to be searched is grounds for expulsion from the
tournament, with no refund. 2) Writing move before playing it is allowed,
unless you are using an electronic scoresheet. Ent: Continental Chess,
Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Questions: wwwchesstourcom,
845-496-9658. Invitation requests: go@chess.us. You may request
"lowest possible section" if July rating unknown. Advance entries will
be posted at chesstour.corn. JGP.
Regional
Alabama
Feb.16, Scholastic
QoH
5 Sections 5SS, TC: G/30. AUM Taylor Center 7440 East Drive Mont-
—
gomery, AL 36117. EF: $ 20/Rated and $ 10/UnRated by FEB9th;
($ 10 more @ site). Trophies: Top 3 Individual; Top 2 Team. Rds: 10,
11:15, 1, 2:15, 3:30. Late REG.: FEB 16th 9-9:30. Checks payable to:
Montgomery Chess Club. Attn: TD 2625 Burkelaun
Ent: MCC —
Drive Montgomery, AL 36111. Info: www.alabamachess.corn or
Caesar.Lawrence@juno.corn.
Feb. 16-17, Queen of Hearts (36th Annual)
See Grand Prix.
Arizona
June 5, U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV)
See Nationals.
California Northern
Feb. 16-18, 35th People's Chess Tournament
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 15, 22nd Visalia Open
Sequoia Room, Visalia Convention Center, 303 E Acequia Ave, Visalia CA
93291. In 2 Sections Open (Current/Former USCF IVlembers):
4SS, Game/60, Prizes: Trophies 1-5, Under 1700-1500-1300. Begin-
ners (New Players): 4SS, Game/60, Prizes: Trophies 1-5, USCF
Membership 1st Place. ALL: EF: $ 25 pre-reg; $ 30 at door. Onsite 8:30
9:30. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Pre-entry must be rec'd by 03/12. Rds: 10:pp
12:30 3:00 5:30. ENT: Allan Fifield, PO Box 27, Visalia CA 93279 559-734
2784; 559-967-3379. INFO: Sequoiachess@sbcglobal.net. 1/2 point
bye available. NS NC W.
Apr.12, ChessRules! Kids Chess Club Quads - San Jose
Camden Community Center 3369 Union Avenue, San Jose, APPI &
Entry Form at: http: //bayareachess.corn/registerphp. Open to all
scholastic players who are USCF members. Info: Salman Azhar, Ph.p
salman@calchess.org (408) 806-3500.
uschess.org

California Southern
CHESS CLUB * www.LaChessClub.corn
LA
Saturdays: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM (Beginner Class)
Saturdays 12 PM — 4 PM (Tournament) Sundays 1 PM
- 7 PM (Tournament) Tuesdays 7 PM-9 PM (Interme-
diate/ Advanced Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd,
West Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 795-5710 (Along
with the Barrington Bridge Club 'econd Floor).
* Tournaments
Beginner/ Novice/ Advanced Classes
'rivate (1:1) Lessons.
Feb. 16, ChessPalace Quad
3-RR, 30/90 SD/30. 12872 Valley View St. Suite 5, Garden Grove, CA,
92845. 4-player section by rating. Prizes per section: 1st: $40 cash
- 2nd: $ 15 Gift Card for each section EF: $ 15 members, $ 22 non-mem-
bers. Reg.: 11-11:25 a.m. Rds.: 11:30PM. Ent: Chess Palace, 12872
View St. Suite 5, CA 92845. Phone ent: (714)899-3421. Email ent:
events@chesspalace.corn.
Valley
Feb. 16-18, 25th Annual U.S. Amateur Team West
See Nationals.
Feb.17,11th Annual Southern California Scholastic Amateur Team
4SS, SD/45, LAXHilton, 5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Four-
player teams plus optional alternate, Grade 12/below, average rating of
four highest must be U1200. (Dec. 2007 rating list used, Feb. 2008 used
for previously unrated players.) EF: $ 69 per team received by 2/15, $84
at site. Trophies (team 8 individual) to top 3 teams, top U1000, U800,
U400/unr. Reg.: 9:00-10 a.m. Rds.: 10:30-1-2:45-4:30. Info, help in
forming teams: Jim Bullock, 714-848-4377, jim.bullock@boeing.corn.
Website, advance entry list: www.westernchess.corn. HR: $ 109, (310)
410-4000, mention chess. Reserve by Feb. 1 or rates may go up. Park-
ing $ 10. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, &35 N Wilton Place ¹1A, Los
Angeles CA 90038. NS, NC, W.
Feb. 18, AT Hexes
3SS, G/90. LAX Hilton, 5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045..
Six-
40-20-10
player sections by rating. EF: $ 20 if rec. by 2-15, $ 25 door. $$
each section. Reg.: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Rds.: 10:30-1:30-4:30. Ent: SCCF,
c/o John Hillery, 835 N Wilton Place ¹1A, Los Angeles CA 90038, on line
at www.westernchess.corn.
Feb. 23, ChessPalace Ocho
3-SS, 30/90 SD/30. ChessPalace is located at12872 Valley View St.
Suite 5, Garden Grove, CA, 92845. 8-player section by rating. 1st:
$ 70 cash -2nd: $ 25 Gift Card for each section,3rd: added based on large
11-
rating difference. EF: $ 15 members, $ 22 non-members. Reg.:
events@chesspalace.corn.
11:25 a.m. Rd 1 starts at 11:30PM. Ent: Chess Palace, 12872 Valley View
St. Suite 5, CA 92845. Phone ent: (714)899-3421. Email ent:
Mar. 28-30, 6th Annual Western Pacific Open
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 30, Western Pacific Hexes
90045. 6-
3SS, G/90. LAX Hilton, 5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
player sections by rating. $ $40-20-10 each section. EF: $ 20 if received
10:30-2-5. Ent: SCCF,
by 3/28, $ 25 door. Reg.: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Rds.:
c/o John Hillery,835 N. Wilton Pl. ¹1, Los Angeles CA 90038. On-line ent:
www.westernchess.corn.
Mar. 30, Western Pacific Scholastics
CA 90045.
5SS, SD/45. LAX Hilton, 5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles,
Open to gr. 12-below. In two sections: Open: Trophies to top 5, top
3
U1200, top 2 Unrated, best each grade. Grade 6/below
U1000: Tro-
phies to top 5, top 3 U700, top 2 Unrated. Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.:
9:30-11-1:00-2:30-4. EF: $ 16 if received by 3/28, $ 20 door. On- line ent:
www westernchess.corn. Info: John Hillery, admin@westernchess.corn.
Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Pl. ¹1, Los Angeles CA
90038.
June 5, U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) (NV)
See Nationals.
Colorado
Feb. 23, February Clash
Summit View Elementary School, 10200 S. Piedmont Drive, Highlands
online
Ranch, CO 80126. In 3 sections K-3, K-8, Open. 4SS, G/30. EF: $ 20
by February 20; $ 25 by mail; $ 30 on-site till 9:30;
$ 5 more for Open.
Prizes: Trophies to 1st-5th ind., 1st unr., 8 1st team in each scholastic
avail-
section; 70',o of entry fees in Open. Rds.: 10-11-12-1, iz pt byes
able. Free game analysis for scholastic players by two-time U.S. Open
champion Michael Mulyar. See www.silverknightschess.corn to register
or for more information.
Mar. 8, March Blast
Summit View Elementary School, 10200 S. Piedmont Drive, Highlands
EF: $ 20
Ranch, C080126. In 3 sections K-3, K-8, Open. 4SS, G/30.
online by March 5; $ 25 by mail; 530 on-site till 9:30; $ 5 more for Open.
Prizes: Trophies to 1st-5th ind., 1st unr., & 1st team in each scholastic
section; 709o of entry fees in Open. Rds.: 10-11-12-1, tz pt. byes
avail-
able. Free game analysis for scholastic players by two-time U.S. Open
champion Michael Mulyar. See www.silverknightschess.corn to
register or for more information.
Mar. 8-9, Colorado Springs Open
4-5. Manitou
5-SS, 40/90 and G/1 for rds 1-3, 40/2 and G/1 for rds
section.
Springs City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs. One open
unrated.
EF $30 if rec'd by 3/6, $35 at site.% discount for juniors, seniors,
Register 8:30 - 9:30, rds 10, 2:30, 7; 9, 3. CSCA required ($ 15, 10 Jrs,
844 B
Seniors), OSA. Prizes per entries. Entries to Richard Buchanan,
Prospect Place, Manitou Springs CO &0829. E-mail buckpeace@pcisys.net
or phone (719) 685-1984. JGP.
Mar. 29, March Madness
Summit View Elementary School, 10200 S. Piedmont Drive, Highlands
Ranch, CO 80126. In 2 sections K-3, K-8. 4SS, G/30. EF: $ 20 online by
uschess. org
March 26; $ 25 by mail; $ 30 on-site till 9:30. Prizes: Trophies to 1st-5th April 6,2008 DC College Chess Finale
i
ind., 1st unr., & 1st team in each section. Rds: 10-11-12-1, z pt. byes
avail- 5SS Double Round, G/5 QC rated. See 2008 DC College
Chess Fes-
tival for location. Registration: 4-430 PM on site only. Rounds start
able. Free game analysis for scholastic players by two-time U.S. Open
champion Michael Mulyar. See www.silverknightschess.corn to after registration. Any player with valid college ID invited, even without
participation in other event. EF: $ 10, 809o returned for prizes plus
sur-
register or for more information.
plus from DC College Chess Festival, 40,o-259o-15.o, U1600/unr 109o,
Mar. 29, The Salida March 08 Cash Open U1200 109o. Two 1/2 pt byes allowed, must commit before rd 2 and is
irrev-
Site: Scout Hut, located on the Arkansas River, River Side Park, Sack- ocable, must be used in same round.
ett St., Salida, Colorado. Family Park, fishing, biking, hiking, hot springs
swimming and dinning W/I immediate area. Time Control: G/45 No Apr. 19, G/60 Spring Sensation
5 sec delay. Open: Open to all USCF players and unrated players.
$ 175 See Grand Prix.
for 1st. place, $ 75 for 2nd. place. Plaques for 1st, 2nd., 3rd. place.
Florida
Reserve: Open to all USCF players rated 1500 and below and unrated
players. $ 100 for 1st. and $ 50 for 2nd. in the Experienced Section. Plus Palm Beach Gardens Chess Club
trophies for 1st., 2nd., and 3rd. for all the Reserve Sections. Beginner Rated tournaments and skittles games every Saturday
with pairing rating of 0-800, Advanced 801- 1200, Experienced Player
Sec-
morning 9:00 am till 4:00 pm. imvw.palmbeachchess-
1201 — 1500. Entry Fees: $ 20 for Open and Reserve Experienced club. info, (561) 762-3377.
tion, $ 15 for all other Reserve Sections. AII, $ 5 more after 3/15/08.
Registration: 8-9:15am. Rounds 9:30am, liam, 1:30pm, 4pm. USCF Tampa CC Fri Nite Blitz
membership required and sold at the door. Request forms from "Knights Every Friday nite 7-9. rmvw.wflachess.org.
of The Rockies Chess Association" at pmrthorlearthlink.net or
719-942-
Tampa CC Saturday Mini-Camps
4577. No advanced registration accepted without payment. Held every Saturday 10-noon. unvw.wflachess.org.
Apr. 19, April Showers Feb. 15-17 or 16-17, 2008 U.S. Amateur Team South
-
Summit View Elementary School, 10200 S. Piedmont Drive, Highlands See Nationals.
Ranch, CO 80126. In 2 sections K-3, K-8. 4SS, G/30. EF: $ 20 online
Prizes: Trophies to 1st- Feb. 16, St. Petersburg Quick Chess Tornado (QC)
by April 16; $ 25 by mail; $ 30 on-site till 9:30. Petersburg,
SSS, G/25. St. Petersburg Chess Club, 540 4th Ave., N. St.
5th ind., 1st unr., & 1st team in each section. Rds.: 10-11-12-1, lz pt. byes www.smchesscoach.corn
FL 33701. EF: 25.00. Advance EF By Paypal at
available. Free game analysis for scholastic players. See www.sil- under 1800,
verknightschess.corn to register or for more information. $ 20. Prize Fund $400 based on 20. 1st 105, 2nd $70, Top
under 1600 and Under 1400 $ 75 each. Reg.: 1:15-1:30. Rds.:
1:30-2:20-
Connecticut 3:10-4-5.W.
Feb. 16, (Sat.) Tampa Tornadoes
Feb. 29-Mar. 2 or Mar. 1-2, 17th annual Eastern Class Champi-
4-SS, G/45. Tampa Chess Club, 10936 N 56th, 33617. EF: $ 30, Masters
onships (MA) b/30.200-100-80. U1800,
FREE! No reduction from prize money. $$ 530
See Grand Prix.
U1600 $ 75 ea. Extra $ 50 for 4-0 score. Special U1400 Section. G/45 Play
Scholastic Chess Championships U1000 $ 75 ea.
Mar. 8-9,2008 CT State Open & only those under 1400. $$ 530 b/30. 200-100-80. U1200,
at Yale University All reg on site by Noon. Rd 1 at noon, 2-4 asap.TCC mems. only $ 25.
813-727-8852. www.wflachess.org.
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 15-16, New York State Scholastics (out of state welcome) Feb. 23, Quick-Rated Swiss Madness (QC)
Circle ¹9,
See New York. 7SS G/29, Orlando Chess & Games Center, 8853 Commodity
3:30-
Orlando, FL 32819 Reg.: 9:15-9:45, Rds.: 10-11-12:30-1:30-2:30-
Mar.15-16,2nd annual Saratoga Open (NY) Lower Half
4:30. EF: $30, members: $ 24. PF-b/30: $ V5-125-100-75,
See Grand Prix.
Crosstable: $ 75-50. Info: 407-248-0818, www.orlandochess.corn
Mar. 19-23, 20-23 or 21-23, 10th annual Foxwoods Open
Feb. 24, (Sun.) Tampa K-12 Sizzles
See Grand Prix.
(limited to K-12) 4-SS, G/30. Tampa Chess Club, 10936 N 56th,
33617. EF:
Prix sections: Open,
Mar. 27, Apr. 3, 10, 17, 200& UCONN CC Championship Grand $ 20. S5200 b/15 (per section): 100-60-40. 2
See Grand Prix. U1000. Trophies to top 3 teams, count 3 from same school. 1st time play-
12-1.
Scholas- ers receive medallion. USCF required, may sign up on-site. Reg.:
May 3, UCONN School of Engineering Invention Convention
Rd 1 at 1, 2-4 asap. 813-727-8852.
tic Chess Tournament
Information Technology Building, 371 Fairfield Rd., Storrs, CT 06269. 3 Mar.1, (Feb.) OCGOpen Tournament
Sections: K - 2, 3 - 5, 6 - 8. ALL: 4- SS, G30. EF: $ 25, $30 at the 4 round Swiss, game/90 minutes. EF: $30. PF-b/30: $
V5-$ 110-$ 75. Best
U-1600, U-1400, U-1200, $ 65 each. Reg.: 9:15am-9:45am. Rds.:
medals 10am-
door. Prizes: Trophies to top 3 in each section. Olympic style chess
to all participants. Reg.: 9- 9:45 AM Rds.: 10, 11, 1, 2 or sooner. I
hr.
lpm-4pm-7pm. Info: call 407-248-0818, www orlandochess.corn JG P.
break at noon for lunch 8 viewing exhibits at the Invention Convention
available. Sections may Mar. 8, March Scholastic Tournament
in nearby Gampel Pavilion. Snacks 8 refreshments
the
and Medals
5 Round Swiss. G/30. All school-aged kids invited. Trophies -
be combined for pairing purposes if less than 5, but prizes remain
Info: awarded. EF: $ 20 in advance or $ 25.00 on-site. Reg.: 9:15 9:45am.
same. Parking in South Garage next to Gampel. Advance Entry &
"UCONN" ), Tom Hartmayer, 963 Mansfield City Rds.: 10, 11, 12:20, 1:30, 2:30. Awards ceremony at 3:30pm. Info: call:
( Make checks payable to 407-248-0818, www.orlandochess.corn
860-989-5394,
Rd., Storrs, CT 06268. tomhart3@charter.net,
http: //www.CTInventionConvention.org. April 28-May 3. 2008 U.S. Senior Open
See Nationals.
Delaware
Feb. 23, DELAWARE GRAND PRIX CHALLENGE
Georgia
Rounds 3 Rd. Quad, Howard Johnson's Hotel, 1119 A. College Ave. Feb. 22-24 or 23-24, 2008 Atlanta Winter Congress
Newark DE 19713. Stage 1 is 40/75, s/d 30 R/R quad in Newark; Stage See Grand Prix.
2 is G90 two day swiss in Bear in March; Stage 3 is 40/75
s/d 30 R/R
Mar. 14-1 6 or 15-16, 2008 Atlanta Championship
quad in April in Milford; Stage 4 is G29 one day swiss at Bear; Stage
5
winner. Free See Grand Prix.
is G15 R/R in Bear. „EF: $ 20, Prizes:, $ 40 to each Quad
score books for any player who plays in all 5 events. Reg: 9am-9:30am, Mar. 30, 2008 Atlanta March G/45 Championship
Rds: 9:45, 1:15, 5pm, ENT: Rick Lathem 47 Birchgrove Road Newark, See Grand Prix.
De 19702 302-299-5407. INFO: rangerrick47@comcast.net.
Apr. 11-13 or 12-13, 39th Annual Southern Congress
Feb. 23, 4th Sat. of the Month Quad See Grand Prix.
3 Rd. round robin, Howard Johnson's Hotel, 1119 S. College
Avenue,
Apr. 18-20, 2008 National High School (K-12) Championship
Newark, DE 19713. PRIZES: $ 40 per QUAD WINNER! (Every 10th quad
Rds.: See Nationals.
free) (3 pt score= free entree next quad). EF: $ 20. Reg.: 9-9:30.
9:451:15 5. ENT: Rick Lathem,47 Birchgrove Road, Newark, DE19702-
3747. 302-299-5407. rangerrick47@comcast.net. NS W.
Idaho
State University Chess Challenge and the Idaho
Apr. 5-6,4th Idaho
District of Columbia Chess Association's Idaho Open
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 2, Metro First Sunday Quads
3-RR, G/90.U.S. Chess Center, 1501M St. NW. EF: $ 20 $$ $40 each quad.
Scholastic sections. EF: $ 10, Trophy prizes. Both: Reg.: 9:15-9:50.
Illinois
Rds.: 10 -1- 4. (202) 857-4922. www chessctr org./quads.php. North American Chess Association
FIDE and Scholastic tournaments in the Chicago
April 5-6, 2008 DC College Chess Festival
5SS, G/60. The Catholic University of America, Pryzbala Center
Room 321, area. Technology, Training, and Tournaments.
week- ~~vw.nachess.org. Contact Sevan A. Muradian at
620 Michigan Avenue N.E., Washington, D.C. 20064. Plenty of free
888.80.CHESS or info@nachess.org.
end parking or directly on the Red Line Metro! Food available on campus!
sub-
Teams to consist of 4-6 players from same university, roster must be A Heritage Event!
mitted at time of payment. Event held in conjunction with 2008 DC Feb. 23-24, 43rd GREATER PEORIA OPEN
College Chess Blitz Finale. Refreshments provided 45 minutes prior
to Museum, 1125
SSS, G/120 with 5 second time delay allowed, Lakeview
with rec'd by 2/18, $ 45
first round each day. Trophies to top 2 universities and individuals W. Lake Ave. Peoria IL 61614. EF: $ 35 in advance if
5-0 scores. Rds.: 4/51PM -3:30-6 PM. 4/612 PM-2:15. Individual at site„$ 5 discount to ICA members, $3 discount to GPCF members, free
AM-9:30 AM,
College Team EF: $30 if postmarked by 3/21, $ 50 after. Multiple if rated 2200 or over„Unr: $ 20 if unrated, Reg: 8:30
teams from same university, $ 22 per team if postmarked by 3/21, $ 45 Rds: 9:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 6:30 PM Saturday. 9:30 AM, 2:00 PM Sunday.
after. Mail entry and make checks out to: Catholic University
of
1/2 point bye in Rds. 1-4, but a bye in Rd. 4 must be elected before the
America Chess Club, Attn: Bill Frame, 204 Pryzbala Center, 620
Michigan start of Rd. 3, ENT: Wayne Zimmerle, 514 W. Loucks, ¹2, Peoria, IL 61604,
official
Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20064. For questions and 309-692-4480 day, 309-686-0192 night,. INFO: wzim@sbcglobal.net.
entry form, email llframe@cua.edu. www.gpcf.net. NS NC. JGP.
Chess Life — February 2008 67

'T ~
Feb. 29-Mar. 2 or Mar. 1-2, 12th annual Mid-America Open (MO)
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 8, 6th Annual Mark Oestreich Memorial Chess Tournament
3SS. Time controls 30/70, then 40/60. No sudden death. Salem Commu-
nity Center, 416 Oglesby St., Salem, Illinois. Entry fee: $ 15.00 Prize
fund: $360.00, based on 30 players. 1st $ 80, 2nd $ 40. Classes: A, B,
C, D/E/Unrated $ 60.00 each. Registration: 8:00- 9:15 on Saturday,
March 8. Rounds: 9:30, 1:00, 5:00. Entries: Jim Davies phone 314-
721-4967 email jandadavies@sbcglobal.net. 7358 Shaftesbury, St.
Louis, MO 63130. Inquiries: Carl Purcell, phone 618-548-4993. email
purcellelectric@sbcglobal.net.
Mar. 8-9, 1st MCA/Southwest Chess Club FIDE Futurity (Wl)
4 See Grand Prix.
C
May 23-26, 24-26 or 25-26, 17th annual Chicago Open
See Grand Prix.
I'Isaac Ii)
Indiana
Mar. 8, MARCH OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT
Ath Every second SAT. Of The Month. 5 Round, G/61, U.S.C.F. rated. 2302
Ii
West Morris St. at the West Morris St. Free Methodist Church in the
Ellis Hall Room. Entrance in back, down stairs, by office. Late Ent. 8-
9am, Rd 1, 9:30am. Prizes: b/o 20 full pd. Ent. 1st $ 150; 2nd $ 75; Class
A, B, C, (D, E, Unr) $ 60 each. Prizes increased if entries allows. EF: $ 25
if rec'd one week before tournament date, $30 at door. Adv. ENT/Info:
¹
Donald Urquhart, 501 N. East St. 802, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1629,
317-634-6259 or e-mail akakarpovl@mw.net. An Orange Crush Event.
Mar. 8-9, 1st MCA/Southwest Chess Club FIDE Futurity (Wl)
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 8-9, 2008 U.S. Jr. Chess Congress
See Nationals.
Apr. 5, Tri-State Spring Chess Open
Evansville Airport Marriott, 7101 Highway 41 North, Evansville IN
47725. In 2 Sections Open: 4SS, G/70, EF: $ 20 in advance. NO
checks onsite. Scholastic: 5SS, G/40, Open to 12th grade or younger.
sections: 3U, 6U, 12U. Bonus trophies awarded to K-1 players. Prizes:
Individual and Parent/Child Team trophies awarded, see website for
details. All round finishing players will receive at least a participation
trophy. 8:45 players/parents meeting. ALL: Reg: NO ONSITE REG-
ISTRATION. Registration by mail and check must be received by
04-04-08. Registration by email, through our website, and payment by
PayPal is encouraged. Rds.: first round 9:00am, others ASAP. PayPal
to: terry@evansvillescholasticchess. org. ENT: Terry Vibbert, 1125
Suwannee Drive, Evansville, IN 47725. 812-626-0030 http: //evansvil-
lechess.org. HR: $ 65 800-853-5728. D IR: see website for directions.
NS NCW. JGP.
..7t.~ annua.. C::::::CAGO
May 23-26, 24-26 or 25-26, 2008- great new site- Westin North Shore Hotel!
$ 100,000 PRIZE FUND UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED!
rd Swiss, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds
7 U1500: $ 5000-3000-1500-1000-700-500-
1-2 G/75. 2-day option, rds 1-4 G/45). Under
1000, Under 700, and Unrated Sections play
separate 2-day schedule only May 25-26, G/45.
Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601
N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling IL 60090. Free
parking, restaurants within walking distance.
Unrated must enter Unrated, Open or
U2300 Sections, except Unr age 13 or below
niay enter U1000, Unr age 10 or below U700.
Free analysis of your games each day by
IM John Donaldson! All are invited to submit
games or ask questions.
$$ 100,000 G UARANTEED. In 10
sections- you play only those in your section.
Open: $ 10,000-5000-2500-1200-800-600-
500-500-400-400, clear first bonus $ 300,
U2500/Unr $ 2000-1000.: If tie for first, top 2
on tiebreak play speed game for bonus. FIDE
rated, 200 GPP (enhanced).
U2300:$ 5000-3000-1500-1000-700-500-
400-300-300-300. FIDE rated.
U2100:$ 5000-3000-1500-1000-700-500-
400-300-300-300.
U1900: $ 5000-3000-1500-1000-700-500-
400-300-300-300.
U1700: $ 5000-3000-1500-1000-700-500-
400-300-300-300.
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8
Iowa
Feb.16, HMC XIV Reserve
5-SS, G/60. iowa Memorial Union, 125 Madison St., iowa City, Open to
U1600. EF: $ 20 if rec'd by 2/13, $ 30 at site, Jrs/Srs $ 20 anytime, $ 5 off
out of state ents, IASCA mern req'd, $ 15, $ 10 Srs 5 Jrs. OSA. $$300 b/30;
1st 125 + Trophy, 2nd $ 75, 3rd $ 50, U1400 $ 50, UNR Prize. Reg.: 8:30-
9:30, Rds.: 10-12:30-2:45-5 Ent/Info: HCC/Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper
Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245. mcapron243@mchsi.corn.
Feb. 16, HMC RBO
Open to U1200 & Unrated., 5SS, G/30, iowa Memorial Union, 125 N Madi-
son St., Iowa City, EF: $ 10 if rec'd by 2/13, $ 15 at site, 1st-4thTrophies,
Age 12 8 Under,10 8 U,8 8 U, Each 2 trophies. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.:
10-11:30-12:45-2-3:15. Ent: HCC/Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., iowa
City, IA 52245. Info: Steve Young at steverayy@hotmail.corn.
Feb. 16-17, HMC XIV (IA GP Qualifier)
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 8-9, 1st MCA/Southwest Chess Club FIDE Futurity (Wl)
See Grand Prix.
Kansas
Feb. 29-Mar. 2 or Mar. 1-2, 12th annual Mid-America Open (MO)
See Grand Prix.
Mar.15, Lindsborg March Quads
3 Rd. RR, Anatoly Karpov Chess School, 106 S. Main St. Lindsborg KS
67456. EF: $ 10 in advance, $ 15 on site. Memb. Req'd: OSA. Prizes:
choice of $ 25 or trophy to winner of each quad. Reg.: 9-9:30. Rds.: 10,
12;30, 3. ENT: 106 S. Main St.; Lindsborg, KS 67456. INFO: brown-
scombe@anatolykarpovchessschool.org.
Kentucky
Elizabethtown Chess Club Special
Rated tournament the 2nd Tuesday of each month
and we meet every Tuesday between 6:30-10:00. We
meet at the Elizabethtown Community and Technical
College, in Room 108A of the Occupational Technical
Building. For further details visit our website @
http: / /~mvw. geo cities. corn/ elizabeth townchess club/
Louisiana
Feb. 23, 2008 Louisiana Pro-Am Scholastic and Louisiana Girls
Scholastic Championship
4-SS, G/30. Site: Baton Rouge Bridge Center, 3033 Old Forge Dr., Baton
Rouge, LA 70808. EF: $ 15 if mailed by 2/15, $ 20 at site. LCA Memb. req'd
for grades 9-12 ($ 5), OSA. Four Sections: K-3, K-6, K-12, K-12
Girls (La. Residents only). Trophies to top 3 in each section, medals
0'..
400-300-300-300..
U 1300: $ 3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-
400-300-300-300.
U1000: $ 300-200-100, trophies to top 10.
U700: Trophies to top 10.
Unrated: $ 300-200-100, trophies to top 10
Prize limits: I) If under 26 lifetinie games
as of 5/08 list, limit $ 1500 U1300, $ 2000
U1500, $ 2500 U1700. 2) If rating was 30/more
points over section maximum on any list 5/07-
4/08, prize limit $ 1500.
Top 7 sections entry fee: 4-day $ 199, 3-
day $ 198, 2:day $ 197 mailed by 3/17, all $ 20
more mailed by 5/14, $ 250 at site. No checks at
site, credit cards OK.
Online en try fee at chesstour.corn: $ 200 by
3/17, $ 220 by 5/20, $ 250 until 2 hrs before rd 1.
Phoned entry fce (406-896-2038, entry
only, no questions): $ 205 by 3/17, $ 225 by 5/20.
Special entry fec: $ 70 less to all in U1300
& seniors over 65 in U1500 & above sections.
GMs $ 150 from prize. Re-entry $ 100, not
available in Open Section.
Under 1000, Under 700, or Unrated
Section entry fee: $ 24 mailed by 5/14, $ 25
online at chesstour.corn by 5/20, $ 30 phoned to
406-896-2038 by 5/20, $ 40 at site.
Winner of K-12 G~~ls section is Louisiana
and chess gift to all participants.
representative to Polgar Tournament. Reg.:
10-10:45am. Rds.: 11-
12:30-1-45-3 Ent/Info: Adam C veney, 1301 Gen. Taylor St., New F
895-4133 (evenings),
Orleans, LA 70115, cb20234@yahoo.corn, (504) 4
NS, NC.
(504) 615-6730 (on day of tourney). C
Si
Feb. 23-24, 2008 Louisiana Pro-Am 5
See Grand Prix. 0
Individual Chess Cham
Mar. 29,2008 LA State Scholastic Team & Ti
E
pionships
G/30/45 — first 3 rds will be G/30 a
5SS, G/30 (K-12 only will play 6SS,
at
last 3 rds will be G/45, Rd. 1 for K-12 will start 9am;
Rd. 1 for all other 7
sections will start at10am). West St. Mary High School, 18333 Hwy 182
West, Baldwin, LA. USCF membership required
for all sections except
Reserve sections and may be purchased at site. USCF-Rated Sections (indi-
K-S, K-6, K-8-Under 800,
vidual 8 team): K-l, K-2, K-3, K-4,
K-8-Open, K-12-Under 1000, K-12-Open. Reserve Sections
(non-USCF rated) are for individual players only (no teams allowed in
Reserve Sections) and do not require USCF membership: K-2,
K-5 K 8
Team info (USCF-rated only): Must have a minimum of 4 players to make
a team, and all team members must be from the same school (or
home-
school district) and register in the same section. Top 4 scores from
each school count as final team score. No limit on entries from one school
or home-school district. Prizes: Trophies to top 10 individuals 8 top 3
teams in each Rated section; trophies to top 5 individuals in each Reserve
section; medals to all non-trophy winners. Complimentary chess gift to
all participants. USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks will decide
tro-
phy 8 medal placements except for the
K-12 Open section where there
will be head-to-head playoffs in the event of a tie to determine the
Denker representative. Winner of K-12 Open section will rep-
resent Louisiana at the 2008 Arnold Denker Tournament of
High School Champions. SPECIAL SIDE EVENT:
Parents/Coaches Tournament (non-rated, 4SS, G/20), $ 2 Entry Fee, reg-
ister on site, more details at www.cajunchess.corn. HOTELS: Comfort
Inn 8 Suites, 1819 Main St., Franklin, LA (337-809-6040, $ 68.99 8 tax,-
5 miles from tourn. site); Days Inn & Suites, 611 Queen City Dr., New
Iberia, LA (337-560-9500, $ 68 8 tax, - 20 miles from tourn. site); Holi-
-
day Inn, 2915 Hwy 14, New Iberia, LA (337-367-1201, $ 78 & tax, 20 miles
from tourn. site); When making reservations request "chess rate."
Reservations must be made by March 14 to assure group rate. Entry
Fee: $ 20 if rec'd by 3/21; $ 30 thereafter (includes required $ 5 LA
Chess Assn. dues for all K-12 entries). Registration: On-site reg.
7:30-8:30am, Rd. 1 for K-12 sections at 9am; Rd. 1 for all other sections
at 10am. ENTRIES: Go to www.cajunchess.corn for on-line reg. or
printable entry form which can be faxed to 504-208-9620 with credit card
info, or make check payable to Cajun Chess and mail to 7230 Chadbourne
Drive, New Orleans, LA 70126. For more detailed info go to:
www.cajunchess.corn and click on "Upcoming Tournaments" or Email:
cajunchess@yahoo.corn or call (504) 208-9596 or (504) 905-2971.
"-".5;
Special I year USCF dues if paid with
entry! If paid online: unrated $ 20, rated $ 30. If
paid by mail, phone or at site: unrated $ 30, rated
$ 40. Cost of reduction borne by Continental
Chess. USCF membership required.
ICA members: mailed entry fee $ 5 less.
4-day schedule: entries end Fri 6 pm, rds
Fri 7,Sat12& 7, Sun 12 & 7, Mon 10 &4:30.
3-day: entries end Sat 11 am, rds Sat 12,
3:30 & 7, Sun 12 & 7, Mon 10 & 4:30.
2-day (U1300/up): entries end Sun 9 am,
rds Sun 10-12:30-2:30-4:30-7, Mon 10 & 4:30.
2-day (U1000, U700, Unr): Late entries
end Sun 9 am, rds Sun 10, 12:30, 2:30, 4:30,
Mon !0, 12:30, 2:30.
Half point byes OK all rds, limit 3. Open
must commit before rd 2, others before rd 4.
Hotel rates: 1-4 in room $ 90, 800-223-
3000, 847-777-6500. Reserve by 5/9 (earlier is
better); rate may increase or hotel sell out.
Car rental: 800-331-1600, ¹657633.
All: No smoking. Bring set, boards, clocks
if possible- none supplied. $ 10 charge for
refunds. See TLA for anti-cheating rules.
Entry: Continental Chess, Box 249,
Salisbury Mills N Y 12577. Questions:
chesstour.corn, 845-496-9658 Advance entries
posted at chesstour. corn.
uschess. org

Maine
Feb. 16, Washington County Feb 08 Swiss
455. First Baptist Church, US Rt. 1, East Machias. 2 Rated sections:
Open G/60; K-8, G/45. USCF membership required, available at site. Other
sections will be organized if entries permit (K-3, K-6, K-12) 3 Novice
sections: K4, K-8, K-12; all G/45. Open to non-USCF members only,
organized only if entries permit. Prizes: Open: $ 15. 1st, $ 5. 2nd; K-8:
Trophies to top 2; Novice: 1 yr. USCF membership to top in each section.
/ josephas2@comcast.net or 410-788-1009. Joe Summers or www.geoc-
EF: $ 5. Rated, $3. Novice by 2/14, $ 10 $ 6. at site. Reg.: 8:30- 9:00
/
am. Ent: WCCF Alba Briggs, 1138 No. Lubec Rd., Lubec, ME 04652, 207-
733-2280, ahbriggs@rcn.corn.
Feb. 23, AII Saints Winter Warm-Up Tourney
4-SS. G/60. St. Mary's Parish School, 166 State St., Bangor, ME. Five Sec-
tions: K-6, K-8, K-12, OPEN, Membership required, 8 (K-3-
Unrated) EF: $15, If by 02/20/08, else $20 at door. Reg.: 8-8:50 am.
Rd. 1 starts 9:15 am. ENTRIES: Steve Wong, 268 Main St., Bangor, ME
04401. Information: 207-945-3969 OR WONGIESTEV@AOLCOM.
Mar.1, Third Annual Maine State Scholastic Girls Championship
University of Maine, Orono, Memorial Union. 4SS, G/45, to determine the
Official State Scholastic Girls Champion and the Maine qualifier to the
annual Susan Polgar National Invitational Championship for Girls. Cham-
pionship and U600 sections. Trophies: top Grade K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12
finishers and to the top three overall; awards to all participants. Pre-
register: (EF $ 5) or register at site 8:00 to 8:30 AM (EF $ 10). USCF
membership required, available with registration. Information and reg-
istration forms at http: //ChessMaine.net or from Dan DeLuca, 80 Giles
Pond Road, Aurora, ME 04408. Phone (207) 584-3370 or e-mail
dcdeluca@yahoo.corn.
at site (8:30-9:00AM) or to pre-register and for additional information Trophies to 1st-5th ind., 1st unr., & 1st team in each scholastic section;
e-mail Alba Briggs at ahbriggs@rcn.corn. 7No of entry fees in Open. Rds.: 10-11-12-1, tz pt. byes available. Free
game analysis for scholastic players. See www.silverknightschess.corn
Maryland to register or for more information.
Feb. 22, Catonsville Friday Knight Quick ¹60 (QC) June 20-22, 21-22, Chesapeake Open
5SS, G/15, Catonsville Chess Club, Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 See Grand Prix.
Bloomsbury Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228. EF: $ 5.00 Reg.: 7:30pm. Rds.:
8, 830, 9, 9:30, 10. Prizes based on entries 6NO returned as prizes. Info:
Massachusetts
ities.corn/catonsvillechess Dir: 695 to exit 13 West, left at second light,
Feb.13,20,27, Mar.5,12, George E. O'ourke Memorial
3 blocks on right. 5SS, 40/80, SD/30, Wachusett CC, McKay Campus School, Room C199,
Feb. 23, February Freeze Fitchburg State College, 67 Rindge Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420. EF: $ 1
North County Recreation Center, 196 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD per game or $20 annual dues, which covers all tournament EFs for
21225. In 3 sections K-3, K-8, Open. 4SS, G/30. EF: $ 20 online by 2008. Reg.: 7-7:10 p.m. Rds.: 7:15 p.m. Bye: 1-4, limit two. Prizes:
February 20; $ 25 by mail; $ 30 on-site till 9:30; $ 5 more for Open. chess books. Info: George Mirijanian, 978-345-5011, miriling@aol.corn,
Prizes: Trophies to 1st-5th ind., 1st unr., & 1st team in each scholastic Website: http: //wachusettchess.org. JGP.
section; 70',0 of entry fees in Open. Rds.: 10-11-12-1, tz pt. byes avail-
Feb. 29-Mar. 2 or Mar. 1-2, 17th annual Eastern Class Champi-
able. Free game analysis for scholastic players. See www.silverknights onships
chess.corn to register or for more information. See Grand Prix.
Mar. 8-9, UMBC Open-Alvin S. Mintzes Chess Tournament Mar 7, 14, 21, 28, Billerica Friday Swiss
See Grand Prix. 40/90, SD/30. Billerica COA, 35 Concord Rd, Billerica, MA. EF: $ 10. For
Mar.14, Catonsville Friday Knight Quick ¹61 (QC) info, call Brad Ryan, (978) 369-8533. NS, NC.
5SS, G/15, Catonsville Chess Club, Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 Mar.15-16, New York State Scholastics (out of state welcome)
Bloomsbury Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228. EF: $ 5.00 Reg.: 7:30pm. Rds.: See New York.
8, 8:30, 9, 930, 10. Prizes based on entries 6NO returned as prizes. Info:
josephas2@comcast.net or 410-788-1009. Joe Summers or www.geoc- Mar. 19-23, 20-23 or 21-23, 10th annual Foxwoods Open (CT)
ities.corn/catonsvillechess Dir: 695 to exit 13 West, left at second light, See Grand Prix.
3 blocks on right.

Mar. 8 & 29, Maine State Scholastic Tournaments
University of Maine, Orono, Memorial Union. March 8 Teams: Ele-
—
mentary (K-3 and K-6 divisions) and Junior High; each with Championship
and Novice Sections; all sections four rounds, G/45. Also High School
Teams (Championship, Reserve and Novice Sections), all sections four
rounds, G/60. Pre-registration required ($ 5 per player- late fees
-
may apply). March 29 Individuals: HS (Championship and Under
1200 Sections); JHS (one section); and Elementary (K-3 and K-6 Sections).
All sections four rounds, G/60. Pre-registration (EF $ 10); or regis-
ter on-site (EF $ 15). All scholastic event sections except Novice are
USCF-rated. Non-USCF members can obtain memberships with entry.
Download information and entry forms for all events at: http: //Chess-
Maine.net, or contact Ron Lewis, evenings 207-781-3962 or e-mail at
raltiger@aol.corn.
Mar. 15-16, Maryland Scholastic Championships
5SS 8 sections, Dumbarton Middle School,300 Dumbarton Road, Towson,
MD 21212, 73 individual and 39 team trophies! 2-Day Sections: HS
Championship (9-12) — Winner is Denker rep for MD; MS Champ(6-8);
Elem(K-5) Champ; 1-Day Sections: HS JV(&1000); MS JV(&800); Elem
JV(&600); Primary(K-3) Champ; Primary JV(&400). HS, MS, and Elem
Champ sections are 2-day sections Rds 1-3 G/60, Rds 4-5 G/90 2-day
sched Sat 10-12:30-3:00, Sun 9-12:15 All JV and K-3 Champ are 1-day.
1-day sched G/30, 1st rnd10, then ASAP. EF $ 17 by 2/15, $ 22 by 3/11,
$ 30 online only by 7pm 3/14, $35 at the door. Ent: Michael Regan,
1827 Thornton Ridge Road, Towson, MD 21204 MD Blitz Champi-
onships Saturday evening 6pm. Detailed rules for all and more
information @ http: //www.baltimorechess.org, online entry @
http: //mdstates08.eventbrite.corn. JGP for 2-Day Schedule only.
Michigan
Feb. 23, Kalamazoo February Open/Scholastic
2 sections: 4-SS G/60 and scholastic 6-SS G/30. WMU Bern-
hard Center, 1903 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo. EF: open $ 10 (no cash
prizes), scholastic $ 12 (trophies). Reg.: 9-9:45am. Rds.: G/60 10-12:30-
2:30-4:30, G/30 10-11:15-1-2-3-4. Ent/Info: Mike Schulte,
269-385-3055, mike@chessreg.corn.
Mar.1, Grand Rapids March Open/Scholastic
2 sections: 4-SS G/60 and scholastic 6-SS G/30. Comfort Inn,
4155 28th St., SE, Grand Rapids. EF: open $25 ($ $ : 70',0 of EF), scholas-
tic $ 12 (trophies). Reg.: 9-9:45am. Rds.: G/60: 10-12:30-2:30-4:30,
G/30: 10-11:15-1-2-3-4. Ent/Info: Katy Ford, 616-240-0832, katym-
ford@sbcglobal.net

Mar. 29, Sidekick Quads 4
Memorial Union, University of Maine, Orono. Adults-only USCF-
rated (EF $ 15) and non-rated quads (EF $ 10) tournament, G/30, register
on-site; no prizes, all net proceeds to benefit Maine Scholastic Chess. Enter
Mar. 29, March Madness Mar. 1-2, 2008 Universal Winter Swiss
North County Recreation Center, 196 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD See Grand Prix.
21225. In 3 sections K-3, K-8, Open. 4SS, G/30. EF: $ 20 online by
Mar. 8-9, 1st MCA/Southwest Chess Club FIDE Futurity (Wl)
March 26; $ 25 by mail; $ 30 on-site till 9:30; $ 5 more for Open. Prizes:

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ChamPionship (QC)
June 5, National Open Blitz
See Grand Prix. Mar. 8-9, 1st MCAISouthwest Chess Club FIDE Futurity (Wl)
See Grand Pnx
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 29, Kalamazoo March Open/Scholastic June 5, U.S. Game/10 ChamPionshiP (QC)
2 sections: 3-SS G/75, and scholastic 6-SS G/30. WMU Mar. 29, Mizzou Quads
Directions: See Nationals.
Bernhard Center, 1903 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo. EF: open $ 25 ($$ : 3RR, G/75. Memorial Union room N208, 518 Hitt St, Columbia. Tournament
709o of EF), scholastic $ 12 (trophies). Reg.: 9-9:45am. Rds.: G/75: 10- From I-70 exit 126, south on Providence, east on Rollins, north on
Hitt. June 6, National Open Scholastic Trophy
Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV 89015
1-3:30, G/30: 10-11:15-1-2-3-4. Ent/Info: Mike Schulte, 269-385-3055,
mike@chessreg.corn. Entry fee: $ 20 if mailed by 3/22, $ 25 at site. First prize each quad $ 70. 5-SS Game/30. Riviera Hotel
Site entries cash only. Reg.: 9:30-10:15. Rounds: 10:30-1:15-4:00. OPen to Players Uage 20. In
3 sections. U1800, U12OO and
in the U800 sec
U800. Unrateds in the U1200 section and players
all
hgÃ4 I Entries/Info: Charles Ward, 2400 Cimarron Drive, Columbia MO 65203,
Apr. 5, Grand Rapids April Open/Scholastic to top 4 in each section, top 1in each
573-443-6685, czar8196@tranquility.net. tion must be under age 12. Trophies
2 sections: 3-SS G/90 and scholastic 6-SS G/30. Comfort Inn, 200 point rating group and unrated.
EF: $ 26 by 5/19, $ 30 by 6/5 $ 35
4155 28th St SE, Grand Rapids. EF: open $ 25 ($$ : 709o of EF), scholastic
$12 (trophies). Reg.: 9-9:45am. Rds.: G/90: 10-1-4, G/30: 10-11:15-
Montana on site. REG.: 9-9:45 a.m. RDS.:
10-11:15-12:30-1:45-3. H R: $82 ($ 92
or (702) 734-5110. ENT. Las
Fri/Sat) single or double. 1-800-634-6753
1-2-3A. Ent/Info: Katy Ford, 616-240-0832, katymford@sbcglobal.net. A Heritage Event! PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009
Vegas International Chess Festival,
April 5-6, 73rd Montana State Open NS NC W.
May 2-4, Great Lakes Open 0925 or www.VegasChessFestival.corn.
Montana Grand Prix event; Best Western Kelly Inn and Suites; Billings,
See Grand Prix. MT; 4915 Southgate Dr. (I-90 exit 447); 5SS G/2 Full K.;
Prize Fund: June 6-8 or 7-8, 2008 National Open
8:30-
$ 345 b/30 adults. EF: $ 30 if rec'dby April 2, $ 35 at site; Reg.: See Nationals.
Minnesota 9:00 a.m., Rds.: 10:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:00
June 7-8, Susan Polgar World Open Championship for Girls and for
Feb.15-17,115th Annual Minnesota Open/Warren Stenberg Memo- a.m., 1:30 p.m. MCA memb. required of Montana residents $ 12, OSA; Adv.
Ent: William H. McBroom, 2321 Raymond Ave., Missoula MT 59802. Boys
rial S-SS, G/45. Riviera Hotel and Casino,
2901Las Vegas Boulevard South L s
406-728-4654 NS, NC. JGP.
See Grand Prix. Vegas, NV 89109. In 8 sections separate for girls and boys: underl9
Mar. 8-9, 1st MCA/Southwest Chess Club FIDE Futurity (Wl) Nebraska l
under l4 under 1 and under S(as of June 8) In200-150-100-50;n each secbon 1st
Manager. $$
See Grand Prix. Place receives a MonRoi Personal Chess
individuals, top 3 (3-player)
Mar.1, Plus Score Swiss chess prizes for 2nd thru 5th. Trophies for top 10
Missouri 4 SS, G/75. Holiday Inn Express, 10729 J St., Omaha, NE 68127.
Site:
EF: $ 15 if payment received by 2/28. $ 20 on-site. Plus Score prize for-
school/club teams each section, special medals for next
10 individuals and
family (parent/child/sib-
next 3 school/club teams. Trophies to top (2-player)
The Chess Club mat 4.0$80, 3.5$45, 3.0$ 20, 2.5$ 7.5. USCF memb. req'd. Reg.: Bam-8:45. ling) regardless of section, including
National Open rds 1-5 and unrated
212 NW Vivion, Kansas City, MO 64068 (We are Rds.: 9:00, 12:00, 2:45, 5:45. ENT: Ben Ryan, 4423 Frederick St. parents/coaches event. Every player receives a special hand-signed cer-
located in the West Vivion Shopping Mall). Ken Fee Omaha, NE 68105. 402.452.7686 ben.j.ryan@hotmail.corn JGP. tificate from Susan Polgar. Perfect score also
wins a digital chess clock
816-835-7529, ~mvw.powerpawn.net. Wed 6-9, Fri 6- Scholarships to Texas Tech will be awarded basedin part pn
12 Cash Quick Chess Tournaments. Casual Play and Mar. 1, Rated Beginners Open II
performance in this event. EF $ 39 by 2/29, $ 49 by 5/19, $ 69 by 6/4
Sat. USCF Tournaments. 6 SS, G/30. A "Play for Pieces" Event Site: Holiday Inn Express, 10729 a.m. Saturday. Rds 11-1:3W
J St., Omaha, NE 68127. EF: $ 10 if payment received by 2/28. $ 15 on- $ 75 on site. Reg 4-8 p.m. Friday, 8:30-9:30
Friday Night 100% Cash Payout Tournaments (QC) 10-12:30. Breakfast with Susan 8 a.m. Saturday. Opening Ceremony 10 wn
site. Prizes: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1st U800, 2nd U800. USCF
Quick G/20: four round Swiss at 7PM. Blitz G/5: double four round memb. req'd. Reg.: Bam-8:45. Rds.: 9:00, 10:15, 12:00, 1:15, 2:30, 3:45. Saturday, Awards Ceremony 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Blitz Championship 7 p.m.
I, Swiss at 10PM. Accelerated Pairings USED. Every Friday Night. The ENT: Ben Ryan, 4423 Frederick St. Omaha, NE 68105. 402.452.7686 Saturday. Susan Polgar lecture 3:30 p.m. Friday, Puzzle Solving Competi-
tion 5 p.m. Friday, Simul 6:15 p.m. Friday. For more
information see
Chess Club at Vivion West Shopping Mall (North Kansas City), 2512 NW ben.j.ryan@hotmail.corn INTERNA-
Vivion Rd., Kansas Gty, MO 64150. EF: $ 15/$ 10 club members each tour- www SusanPolgarFoundation.org. Part of the LAS VEGAS
nament. Prizes: 1st 409o, Two Class Prizes 309o each. Reg.: 6-7 pm, 1st Apr. 12, 1st Annual Spring Open TIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL featuring the National Open and Susan
round 7 pm. ENT: Ken Fee, 1537 Baker St., Liberty, MO 64068. Club Phone 4 SS, G/90. Site: Holiday Inn Express, 10729 J St., Omaha, NE 68127. E F: Polgar International Chess Camp. See the National Open TLA for other
Thurs-
816-587-1912, Ken's cell 816-835-7529, PAYPAtjINFO to chessclub@pow- $ 20 if payment received by 4/10. $ 25 on-site. Prizes: $ $ b/24 $ 120-65, day and Friday side events. HR: $ 82 single or
double ($ 92 Fri/Sat).
erpawn.net. www.powerpawn.net. U1600 $40, U1400 $ 40, U1200 $40. USCF 8 NSCA memb. req'd ($ 10 adult, 1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734-5110. Make your reservations earlyand
$ 6 under 20) Other states honored. Reg.: 7:30am-8:30. Rds.: 8:45, be sure to ask for the chess rates; the Riviera sells out most
week-
Feb. 29-Mar. 2 or Mar.1-2,12th annual Mid-America Open 12:30, 3:45, 7:15. E NT: Ben Ryan, 4423 Frederick St. Omaha, NE 68105. ends. Cutoff for special hotel rate is May 19th; rates may be as high as
See Grand Prix. 402 452.7686 ben.j.ryan@hotmail.corn JG P. $ 160 a night later. Credit card or one night room deposit
will be required
to hold reservation which may be canceled 48 hours in advance for
Mar. 8, Quantum Quads nom-
3RR, G/90. Mathnasium, 235 Salt Lick Rd. St. Peters MO 63376. EF: $ 20. Nevada inal fee. REG: Las Vegas International Chess Festival, PO Box 90925,
Site entries cash only. $ $ : $ 40 -1st in each quad. If 3-0 score then $ 60 Mar. 21-23, Reno Far West Open Vill Henderson, NV 89009-0125, on line at www.VegasChessFestival.corn/pol-
instead of $40. Reg.: 9-9:50. Rds.: 10-1:30-5. No byes; INFO: 314-315- See Grand Prix. gar/, or by fax at (702) 933-9112. No telephone entries. NS.W. NC.
0222 mja.inc@gmail.corn.

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Feb 29-Mar 2 or Mar 1-2, 2008 - Sturbridge, Massachusetts
jj25,000 projected prizes, jj15,000 minimum guaranteed!
In the well lighted exhibit hall, Host Hotel at Cedar Lake
5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2
G/70), Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, 366 Main
St, Sturbridge MA 01566 (1-84 Exit 3, near I-
90). Free parking.
Prizes $ 25,000 based on 260 paid entries
(re-entries count half, trophy sections one-
quarter), else in proportion with 60% min.
each prize guaranteed.
In 8 sections. Rated players may play up
one section, Under 900 one or two sections.
Unrated may enter A or below with prize
limits: A $ 600, B $ 400, C $ 300, D $ 200.
Master: $ 2500-1300-700-400, clear or
tiebreak winner $ 100, U2400 $ 1200-700.
FIDE rated, 100 Grand Prix Pts (enhanced).
Expert: $ 2000-1000-500-300.
Class A: $ 2000-1000-500-300.
Class B: $ 2000-1000-500-300.
Class C: $ 2000-1000-500-300.
Class D: $ 1500-700-500-300.
Class E: Trophies to top 7.
Under 900: Trophies to top 7,
Trophy to top college team, all sections 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm,
count equally, top 4 scores equal team score. rounds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am 8c, 6 pm, Sun 9 am
Ec 3:15 pm.
Top 6 sections entry fee: 3-day $ 128, 2- 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am,
day $ 127 mailed by 2/21, all $ 130 online at rounds Sat 11, 2;30 8c 6; Sun. 9 &, 3:15.
chesstour.corn by 2/26, all $ 135 phoned to All: '/2-pt byes OK all, Master must
406-896-2038 by 2/26 (entry only, no commit before rd 2, others before rd 3.
questions), $ 150 at tmt. $ 70 less to unrated. Bring clocks, sets, boards if possible-
Class E or Under 900 entry fee: 3-day none supplied. February ratings used. USCF
$ 23, 2-day $ 22 mailed by 2/21, all $ 25 online membership required. No smoking.
at chesstour.corn by 2/26, $ 25 phoned to 406- Hotel rates: $ 84-84-84-84, 800-582-
896-2038 by 2/26, $ 30 at tmt. 3232, 508-347-7393, request chess rate,
Re-entry: $ 50, not available in Master reserve by 2/15 or rate may increase.
Section. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, A WD
¹D657633, or reserve car online though
SPECIAL I yr USCF dues with Chess chesstour.corn.
Life if paid with entry! At chesstour.corn:
unrated $ 20, rated $ 30. Mail, phone or at site: Entry: Continental Chess, Box 249,
unr $ 30, rated $ 40. Cost of reduction borne Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Optional entry
by Continental Chess. USCF memb, required. form faces inside back cover. $ 10 service
MACA membership ($ 12, under 18 $ 6) charge for refunds. Questions: 845-496-9658,
required for rated MA residents (WMCA www. chesstour.corn. Advance entries will be
accepted for Western MA residents). posted at chesstour.corn.

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New Hampshire
Every Thursday, Weekly Rated Games
Thursday night 6:30 Capital City Chess Club. Contact: Rick @603-
227-9312 or chessnh.corn.
Feb. 9-10, 32nd Queen City Open
See Grand Prix.
New jersey
International Chess Academy (Fair Lawn, NJ)
Affiliate Type: School. Chess Classes: Tuesday 6:30 PM
- 9:00 PM, Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Saturday
10:00 AM - I:00 PM. Add. 17-10 River Road, Fair
Lawn, NJ 07410. Phone 201 797 0330. Website:
www.icanj.net Contact: Diana Tulman, 201 287 0250.
Email Dian+cigcanj.net. Add. 28 Canterbury Lane,
New Milford, NJ 07646.
International Chess Academy (Teaneck, NJ)
Miliate Type: School. Chess Classes: Monday 6:30 PM
- 7:30 PM, Wednesday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Sunday
10:00 AM 3:30 PM. Add. 185 Court Street, Tea-
—
neck, NJ 07666. Phone 201 833 1741. Website:
www.icanj.net Contact: Diana Tulman, 201 287 0250.
Email: Diana@icanj.net. Add. 28 Canterbury Lane, New
Milford, NJ 07646. The Teaneck facility offers a Sum-
mer Chess Champ, and Monday night tournaments
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (tournaments can run later if nec-
essary).
Feb. 11-May 19, Spring Round Robin
9-15-RR. 40/90, Additional 40/60 or SD 60 - Players Choice. Hack-
ettstown Community Center, 293 Main St, Hackettstown, N J. EF: $ 14, JRS
- SRS $ 10. Winner gets double prize, trophy or chess books ordered from
the USCF catalog. Remaining top 40',o trophy or chess books to each.
Reg.: 7-7:30PM. RDS.: 7:30PM Mondays. ENT: Harold J Darst, 111W
Moore St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840. (908) 852-5925. JGP.
Feb. 16, Jersey Rumble
Hartford School, 397 Hartford Road, Mount Laurel, N J 09054. In 3 sec-
tions K-3, K-8, Open. 4SS, G/30. EF: $ 20 online by February 13; $ 25 by
mail; $30 on-site till 9:30; $ 5 more for Open. Prizes: Trophies to 1st-
5th ind., 1st unr., & 1st team in each scholastic section; 70',o of entry fees
in Open. Rds.: 10-11-12-1, iz pt. byes available. Free game analysis for
scholastic players. See www.silverknightschess.corn to register or for
more information.
Feb.16, King's Chess Club Quads
Morning quads and afternoon quads, G/30, K-12, Bethlehem Church, 758
Route 10, Randolph, NJ. EF: None. Reg.: 9-9:20 am., 1st rd. 9:40.
Medal to each quad winner. Info: Bethlehem Church 973-366-3434 or
Bob McAdams 973-694-3988, rwmlfambright corn.
Feb. 16-1 8, World Amateur Team 8 U.S. Team East
See Nationals.
Feb. 23, Hamilton Chess Club Quads
3RR 40/80 15/30 15/30. Full K. Ray Dwier Recreation Center, Bldg. 392,
Groveville, NJ 08620. Quads open to all EF: $10. $ 25 per Quad. Reg.:
9-10:30/am. Rds.: 10:30/am-1:30/pm-4:30/pm N J State Chess Feder-
ation, no dues magazine Subscription per year, OSA NS NC W.
Feb. 23, Viking K-8 Kids Kwads
Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset Exit 12, Route
¹287. 3RR, G/30. E F: $ 15. Prizes: $30 or trophy to first. 3-0 plays free
next month. Rds.: 1030 then ASAP with a lunch break. Ent Before 1030
/
am at site. Info: Ken Thomas, acn@goes.corn cell 908-763-6468. NS,
NC, W.
Feb. 23, Viking Last Saturday Quads
Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset Exit 12, Route
¹287. 3RR, G/75. EF: $ 20. Prizes: $40 to first. 3-0 plays free next month.
Rds.: 10-1-3:30. Ent.: Before 10 am at site. Info: Ken Thomas,
/
acn@goes.corn cell 908-763-6468. NS, NC, W.
Feb. 24, 2008 Westfield Quads
3 RR Game/45 full k Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield 07090. N.J.
Prizes $ 50 to first in each section. EF: $ 20, $15 members Reg.: 2-2:15
p.m. Rds.: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: www.westfieldchessclub.corn Todd
Lunna 732-946-7379. Please bring identification to enter the building.
Special Notice
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Will be playing BOARD ¹1
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Feb. 24, New Jersey State Elementary Championships
SSS, G/30. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ
07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot ¹7; 4 minutes from Garden
State Parkway exit 109. 2 Sections: Elementary (K-6) & Primary (K-3). ALL
More Trophies! Trophies to top 15 individuals, top 5 teams. Elemen-
tary 8 Primary: Top 5 in each grade. Rds: 10am then ASAP. Top 4 scores
constitute team score for Elementary; top 3 for Primary. EF: $ 30 before
2/17, $ 50 at site. $ 5 for changes at site. USCF memb. req'd. EF includes
1 year memb. to NJSCF for NJ state residents. Reg: 8-9:00 am. After
9:00am, half-point bye for round one. INFO: 732-259-3881, hsprech-
man@aol.corn ENT: New Jersey State Chess Federation (NJSCF), c/o Hal
Sprechman, 198 Overbrook Drive, Freehold, NJ 07728. Entries must
include name, grade, school, date of birth, USCF ID ¹, & Expiration date,
mailing address, phone number & entry fee. Checks made out to NJSCF.
Feb. 24, New Jersey Junior High School Championships
SSS, G/30. Section: JHS (K-9). More Trophies! ALL: Trophies to top 15
individuals, top 5 teams. Rds: 10am then ASAP. Top 4 scores constitute
team score. EF: $30 before 2/18, $50 at site. $5 for changes at site. USCF
memb. req'd. EF includes 1 year memb. to NJSCF for N J state residents.
Reg: 8-9:00 am. After 9:00 am, half-point bye for round one. INFO: 732-
259-3881, hsprechman@characterkings.org. ENT: New Jersey State
Chess Federation (NJSCF), c/o Hal Sprechman, 198 Overbrook Drive, Free-
hold, NJ 07728. Entries must include name, grade, school, date of birth,
USCF ID ¹, & Expiration date, mailing address, phone number & entry
fee. Checks made out to NJSCF.
Feb. 24, Mar. 9, Elmwood Park Chess Club Match Play Game/30
Separate 2 game matches each Sun. Municipal Building, 182 Market Street,
Elmwood Park. EF: $ 5/match. Prize to each match winner. Reg.: 1:30
pm each Sun.; play begins 2 pm. Note DST on 3/9! Info: (201) 797-8170,
e-mail epcc9299@juno.corn.W.
Feb. 29-Mar. 2 or Mar. 1-2, 17th annual Eastern Class Champi-
onships (MA)
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 1-2, New Jersey High School Championships
5SS, G/90. Rutgers University — Busch Campus Center, 604 Bartholomew
Rd, Piscataway. Call 732-683-9885 for directions, or use MAPQUESTCOM.
2 sections: Varsity Championship (9-12): 5-player teams with one alter-
nate 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. Trophies for top three players, boards 1-5. Rds: Sat. 10-2-6,
Sun. 10-2. EF: $ 135/team before 2/24, $ 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 10 NJ teams.
Trophies for top three players, boards 1-4 Rds: Sat. 10-2-6, Sun. 10-2.
EF: $ 108/team before 2/24, $ 160/team on site. $ 5 per change on site.
Booster (K 12): Trophies to top 15 individuals, top 5 teams, top 2 JHS, &
top 2 elementary (K-6). Rds: 10 2 6, 10 2. Top 4 scores constitute team
score. EF: $ 27 before 2/25, $45 at site. $ 5 for changes at site. ALL: USCF
memb. required. EF includes 1 year membership to NJSCF for NJ resi-
dents. Reg: Sat. 8-9:00am. After 9:00am, half point bye for round one.
Info: 732-259-3881, hsprechmanlcharacterkings.org. ENT: Make checks
payable to NJSCF and send to NJSCF, c/o Hal Sprechman, 198 Overbrook
Drive, Freehold, NJ 07728. Entries must include, name, grade, school, date
of birth, USCF ID¹ and exp. Date, mailing address, phone number 8 entry
fee JGP.
Mar. 2, Westfield Quads
3 RR Game/45 full k. Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090.
Prizes $ 50 to first in each section. EF: $20, $ 15 members. Registration:
2-2:15 p.m. Rounds: 230-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-946-7379,
www.westfieldchessclub.corn please bring identification to enter the
building.
AHeritage Event!
Mar. 3-31, 39th Bergen County Closed Championships
Dumont High School Cafeteria, 101 New Milford Ave. Dumont NJ 07628.
In 2 Sections 1700+ ~ 5SS, GAME/90, Prizes: Trophies 1-2, top U2000,
U1800, book to biggest upset U1700: SSS, GAME/90, Open to 1699 &
under. Prizes: Trophies 1-2, top U1600, U1400, book to biggest upset.
ALL: EF: $ 15 and $ 13 at site. $ 10, 8, Sr. and Jr. postmarked 2/15/08.
Advance entry by mail preferred and appreciated. Rds.: 7:45pm each
Monday. lz point bye available any round except 5, one week advance
notice required. ENT: Dumont Chess Mates, Po Box 322, Dumont, NJ
07628 Lawrence Constance @ 201-568-1506. www.dumontchess
mates.corn. JGP.
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Mar. 9, Westfield Scholastic
3SS Game/30 full k. Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090.
Sections k-2, 3-5, 6-12 trophies to first three in each section EF: $ 20,
$ 15 members. Registration: 2-2:15 p.m. Rounds: 2:45-4:00-5:15
p.m. (tiebreaks) Unrated section 3 SS Game/30 k-23-5,6-12 gold medal
to first, silver medal to second and bronze medal to third. EF: $ 10, $ 5
members. Registration: 2-2:15 p.m. Rounds: 2:45-4:00-5:15 p.m.
Information: Todd Lunna 732-946-7379 www westfieldchessclub.corn
please bring identification to enter the building.
Mar. 15-16, New York State Scholastics (out of state welcome)
See New York.
Mar. 19-23, 20-23 or 21-23, 10th annual Foxwoods Open (CT)
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 29, Viking K-8 Kids Kwads
Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset Exit 12, Route
¹287. 3RR, G/30. EF: $ 15. Prizes: $30 or trophy to first. 3-0 plays free
next month. Rds.: 1030 then ASAP with a lunch break. Ent: Before 1030
am at site. Info: Ken Thomas, acn@goes.corn/ cell 908-763-6468. NS,
NC, W.
May 24, USAE U1 200 Scholastic K-8
Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, Exit 12 off I-287
at Weston Canal Road. (732) 560-9880, Fax (732) 356-7455. Trophies
Galore. In 3 Sections by rating. Sections: Hot Shots: U1200, Check
Mates: U900 8 Rising Stars: U500. Details all sections: S-SS, G/30,
Trophies to Top 10, Others get choice of chess medallions or fun grab bag
prizes. Unrated grade K-4, will play in U500 section. Unrated grades 5-
8, will play in U1200 or U900 sections. Unrated may not win first prize.
Registration: Saturday 5/24, liam-12pm. Rounds: 12:30pm, then
ASAP w/ lunch break after round ¹2. AII sections: EF: $ 19 if received
by 5/22, $ 21if by PayPal at EntryFeesRus.corn, $30 at site. One half-point
byes allowed in rounds 1-4 if requested with EF. April Rating supplement
used. Entries: Ken Thomas, 115 West Moore Street, Hackettstown NJ
07840-2233. Make checks payable to NJSCF. Please indicate section
desired and your grade level. Information: 908-763-6468 or
acn@goes.corn. No smoking or chewing tobacco NC W.
May 24-26, 65th Annual U.S. Amateur Championship - East
See Nationals.
New York
Feb. 16, Marshall CC Saturday G/60
4SS, G/60. Marshall CC,23 W. 10th St„NYC. 212477-3716. ($360 b/24) $ 120-
70-50, 1700-1999/unr $60, U1700 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.:
11:15-11:45. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. One bye available, request by rd. 2.
Feb.17, Marshall CC Sunday Action
Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC, 212-477-3716. EF: $40,
SSS, G/30,
members $ 20. ($$ 360 b/24): 120-70-50, U2200/unr $ 65, U2000 $ 55.
Rds.: 12-1:30-2:45-4-5:20pm. One bye available, request by rd. 3.
Ceno- -ar West Ulaen
March 21-23, 2008
Easter Weekend
The Sands Regency Casino Hotel
Reno, Nevada
$ 25,000 (b/250) - $ 16,500 Gtd.
6 Rd Swiss - 5 Sections
15Q GP Pts (enhancedj
Average entry $ 117!
Rooms $ 27!/$ 54!
Sands Regency Reservations
1-866-FUN STAY Code CHE 320
ENTRY FORM/MORE INFO:
vitww.renochess.org/fwo
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775.747.1405
SEE TLA ON PAGE 64
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Feb. 17, Polgar CC Quads G/30
3RR. EF: $ 20 PCC members or all Scholastic $ 15 Prizes: $ 50 to first
in each quad. 12:30-12:55 Rds.: 1-2:10-3:30pm. www5usanPolgar corn
718-897-4600.
Feb. 19, St. John's Masters at the Marshall Chess Club
See Grand Prix.
Feb. 20-Mar. 19, Marshall CC Under-2000 Wednesday Swiss
5SS, 30/90, SD/60. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $ 40, mem-
bers $ 20. $$ 300 b/20: $ 120-70-50, U1700 $ 60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45, Rds.:
7pm each Wednesday. Byes ok, limit 2, declare by round 3. JGP.
Feb. 21, 4 Rated Games Tonight!
4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Gub, 23 W 10th St, bet 5-6 Ave, NYC:
212&77-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF $30, Gub membs
$20, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid):
150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $ 95, U2000 $ 85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if
U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $ 15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min.
before game. Rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impos-
sible! $ 5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game!
Feb. 23, NY February Under 1600!
4-SS, G/50, open to U1600 or unr., Chess Center at Marshall Chess
Club, 23 W 10th St, bet 5-6 Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. EF $ 40, Club mem-
bers $ 25, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. May be
limited to 1st 26 entries. $ $ (300 b/20 paid): 150-70-30, top U1300
$50, $ 70 limit to unr. Limit 2 byes, commit by 2:30. Reg. ends 15 min before
game. Rds. 12:30-2:30-4:30-6:30 pm. CCA Ratings may be used. Online
entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 2/21. $ 10 extra to "enter"
by phone!
Feb. 23, Prove Your Point!
3-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St, NYC: 212-
477-3716. EF $ 20. 3-0 wins $40, 2.5 wins $ 20, 2 wins $10. Reg ends 7:20
pm. Rds. 7:30-8:30-9:30.
Feb. 23, Syracuse Monthly Open
4SS, Rds 1 8 2 G/60, Rds 3 & 4 G/90. Courtyard by Marriot, 6415 York-
town Grcle, E. Syracuse (exit 35 I-90, Carrier Circle, 298 E, left at Holiday
Inn). $ (b/14): $ 100-50, Class: $30. Reg: 8:30-9:15, Rds: 9:30-12-2:15-
5:30. EF: $ 30. Ent: Joe Ball, 310 Heifer Lane, Minoa, NY 13116. JGP.
Feb. 23-24 or 24, NY February Under 2300!
4-SS, 30/90, SD/1, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St,
bet 5-6 Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. EF $ 40, Club members $ 25, specified
Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-
50, top U2000 $ 95, U1800 $ 85. Reg. ends 15 min. before game. 2
schedules: 2-day, rds 12:30-5:30 pm each day; l-day, (rds 1-2 G/30),
10-11:15 am-12:30-5:30 pm Sun; both merge rd 3. Limit 2 byes, commit
by rd 2. Re-entry $20, counts half. Class pairings OK rd 4. Online entry
at www.chesscenter.cc thru 2/21. $ 10 extra to "enter" by
phone! JGP.
Feb. 24, February Polgar Scholastic Championship G/30
4SS. K-12. Two sections: "Bishops" 1000 or above and "Knights" for under
1000 rated. EF: $ 25 ($ 20 if rec'd by 2/13). PCC members $ 5 off. Trophies
to top 5 in both "Bishops" and "Knights", medals to others. More spe-
cial prizes! Reg.: 12-12:30. Rds.: 12:45-2:00-3:30-4:45pm. (Mail checks
to: Polgar Chess 103-10 Queens Blvd. ¹1C Forest Hills, NY 11375).
www.SusanPolgar.corn 718-897-4600.
Feb. 24, NEW Sunday Sliding Scale Quads!
3-RR, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St, NYC:
212-
477-3716. EF: Master $ 35, Expert $ 30, A $ 25, U1800 $ 20. $ $ (all EFs
returned less $36 per quad). Reg ends 7:20 pm. Rds. 7:30-8:30-9:30. NO
FREE ENTRIES!! No phone entry!
Feb. 25-Mar. 24, 80th Nassau Grand Prix
See Grand Prix.
Feb. 28,4 Rated Games Tonight!
4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W 10th St, bet 54 Ave, NYC:
212477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF $30, Gub membs
$ 20, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid):
150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $ 95, U2000 $ 85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if
U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $ 15, counts halt. Reg. ends 10 min.
betore game. Rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impos-
sible! $ 5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game!
Feb. 29-Mar. 2 or Mar. 1-2, 17th annual Eastern Class Champi-
onships (MA)
See Grand Prix.
Mar.1, The Right Move 22 in Albany
5SS, G/30, Proctor's, 440 State St., Schenectady, NY EF: $ 0.00. Expired
USCF memberships must renew. 7 sections: Rated A Open, 8 Under
1200, C Under 800, D Under 500. Non-Members of USCF: E Gr 7-12, F Gr
4-6, G Gr K-3. Trophies to top 3 per section. Team trophy to top three teams
overall. Medals to all with 2.5 or more points. Pre-registration:
brjohn@juno.corn by Midnight Thurs., 2/28. Register on site before
9:00 or begin Round 2 at 11:15. Announcements at 9:45. Round 1 at 10:00,
then 11:15, 12:45, 2:00, 3:15. Awards at 4:20.
Mar.1-2, New York Marshall CC March GP!
See Grand Prix.
Mar.1-22, Farmingdale Chess Club March Swiss
4SS, G/140. Farmingdale Public Library, Long Island (Directions: www.nas-
saulibrary.org/farmingd). 2 Sections: Main (U-2300/no unr.):
$ (b/20): $ 105-65-55, Top U-1800 $ 55. Reserve (U-1500/unr.):
$ (b/20): $ 105-65-55, Top U-1300/unr. $ 55. Both: EF: $ 20. Reg.: 9:10-
9:40 AM. No adv. ent. 2 byes 1-4 (last rd. bye must be requested before
rd. 2 and is irrevocable). Rds.: 10:00 AM SHARP each Saturday. Info:
nfbellon@yahoo.corn. Please do not call the library. JGP.
Mar. 2, Polgar CC Quads G/45
3RR. EF: $ 20 PCC members or all Scholastic $ 15. Prizes: $ 50 to first in
1-2:45-4:30 pm www5usanPolgar.
each quad. Reg.: 12:30-12:55 Rds.:
corn 718-897-4600.
School Team 8 Individual
Mar. 2, The Right Move FREE Citywide
Tournament tf1 42
under. Louis D. Brandeis High School, 145
Open to all K-12, 18 years old 8
W. 84th St, West of Columbus
Ave., (Manhattan) NYC. USCF memb. Req.
for all sect. except change to non-USCF
member section beg. May renew
or join onsite No on-site Reg. V2 pt. bye
1st and 2nd Rds. 5 Main Sec-
tions: Open, under 1200, Under 800, Under 600, change to non-USCF
member section. All sections 4SS, G/30. Prizes: Open: $ 50430520; Tro-
Trophies to Top 3, top Under
phies top 3 undei'700, top 3 under 1200.
Under 700. Prizes: Under
1000. Prizes: under 800: Trophies to Top 3, top
to
650: Trophies to Top 3, top Under 500. Medals top
HS (grade 9-12), top
jhs (grade 6-8), top elementary (4-5), top primary (grade
K-3). Change
in 3 sections (grades.
to non-USCF member section. Beginner: (4SS,G/30)
K-3 46 7-12) Open to all non-membs of the USCF 8 those who have never
Trophies awarded to top 3 in
played in a USCF rated tournament before.
each non-rated section. Medals awarded to all players (in all sections)
with 21/2 or more points. Team Awards: Plaques to top 3 teams in each
section. Must have 3 or more players from the same school to qualify,
school teams only. New players age 16 and under are elligible to win free
USCF membership. Please bring chess sets and clocks. Rds.: (all sec-
tions) 10:00am - 11:15am 12:45pm 2:00pm. Enter tournament online
- -
at therightrnove.org or email thechessstopoaol.corn or fax: 718-455-
2863 NOTE.. NO onsite registration for the first round. If your USCF
membership has expired, you will NOT be allowed to play. Info: 718-455-
2863.
Mar. 3, 'IO, 17, 24, 31, Dutchess County Championship
5SS G/90 EF: $ 7.00. Rockefeller Hall, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie.
Prizes: Trophies for first and second place overall, and for each class
consisting of 4 or more players. Ent: Ernie Johnson, etj718oaol.corn
Club website: www vassar-chadwick.corn. NS. JGP.
Mar. 4-25, Polgar CC March G/90
4SS. EF: $ 30, PCC members $20, PCC juniors $ 15. ($ 310 b/20 paid
entries): $ 120-70-50-$35, Top U-1800 $ 35. The winner of each category
also wins a free GM lecture. Reg.: Tuesday 3/4 6-7pm. Rds.: Tuesdays
3/4, 11, 18 and 25 at 7:15 pm www5usanPolgar corn 718-897-4600. JGP.
Mar. 6,10 Grand Prix Points Tonight!
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 8, New York March Action!
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 8-9, 2008 MARCHAND OPEN (30th ANNUAL)
See Grand Pnx.
Mar. 9, 12th Annual Greater NY March Under 13/Daylight Savings
Time Open!
4-SS, G/30, open to all born after 3/09/95, Chess Center at Marshall

NY State Scholastics S Saratoga Open

March 15-16, 2008, Saratoga Springs - out of state welcome
At the Saratoga Hotel, 534 Entry fee: mailed by 2/21, HS Half point byes (unplayed draws)
Broadway (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles $ 42, JHS $ 41.90, Elementary $ 41.60, available for up to 2 games (if unable to
north on US 9), Saratoga Springs NY Elem Novice $ 41.50, Primary $ 41.30, attend), must give notice before round 2.
12866. Free parking. K-1 $ 41.10 mailed by 2/21, all $ 43
Hotel rates: $ 109 single/twin,88S- online at chesstour. corn by 2/21, $ 45 SARATOGA OPEN:
999-4711, 518-584-4000, reserve by phoned to 406-896-2038 by 2/21, $ 53 6 round Swiss, G/60. $ 2000
2/29 (earlier is better) or rooms may sell online by 3/10, $ 55 phoned by 3/10, guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections:
out. 48 hours notice required for room $ 60 at site. Open: prizes $ 400-200-150, U2200
cancellation. Backup hotel: Courtyard USCF membership required. For $ 230, U2000 $ 220.
by Marriott, 2 blocks, 518-226-0538. under 25, 1 year USCF with monthly Under 1800/Unr: prizes $ 300-150-
Chess Life is only $ 17 with entry at 100, U1600 $ 150, U1400 $ 100.
SCHOLASTICS: 6 round Swiss chesstour.corn f Cost of reduction borne Entry fee: $ 57 mailed by 3/7, $ 58
System, similar scores paired, no by Continental Chess. online at chesstour.corn by 3/12, $ 60
eliminations, Game/60, except K-1 is 5 Trophies each section to top 20 phoned by 3/12 (406-896-2038), $ 70 at
rounds, Game/30, Mar 16 only. players & teams, top 3 Unr, top 8 teams, site. USCF membership required.
In 6 sections; players face only 1st U1400, U 1200, U1000 (HS), Late entry ends Sat. 11 am, rds Sat
those in their section: U1200, U1000, U800 (JHS), U1000, 12-3-6, Sun 9-12-2:30. Half point byes
High School (K-12), Junior High US00 (Elem), U600, U400 (E. Novice). OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2.
(K-9), Elementary (K-6), Elementary Free entry to NY State
Novice (K6 rated under 800 or Championship, Labor Day weekend All events: Bring sets, boards, clocks
unrated), Primary (K-3), K-1 (K-1). 2008 (Albany) to top player each if possible- none supplied (sold at hotel).
Out of state may win all trophies &, section. year NYSCA membership to
1 Advance entries posted at chesstour.corn.
free entries; state titles are limited to all NY residents who are not members. Entry: Continental Chess, Box 249,
NY players & schools. Schedule: Late entries end Sat 11 Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Include each
Top 4 scores from same school am, rds Sat 12, 3, 6, Sun 9, 12, 2:30. player's section, USCF ID, grade,
equal team score; teams of 3 or 2 are K-1 schedule: Late entries end Sun address, birth date, school name, & fee.
allowed but at a disadvantage. Team 9 am, rds 10, 12, 1:30, 3, 4:30. $ 10 service charge for refunds or to
entry is not required. Awards Sun. 5:00-5:45 pm. switch sections.

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U2000: $ 800-400-200-100-50; U1800: $ 800-400-200- (U19 playing in U1300 or U1600): $ 49. Fri. 8pm; Sat. 11-6:30; Sun. 9:30-2:30.
100-50; U1600/Un I ": $ 800-400-200-100-50; U1300: EFs must be rec'd by 2/26 or $ 10 more 2-dav Schedule: Reg. Sat. 8:30-9:30am.
$ 400-300-200-100-50. *Unrated players may only win Scholastic EF: $ 20 by 2/26; $ 25 at site. (Rds. 1 &, 2, G/75) Sat. 11-2:30-6:30;
50% of prize fund unless playing in the OPEN Section. Sun. 9:30-2:30.
Scholastic [Team A Individual): 5SS, G/30 (One Rc-EntI& I ee: $ 25, Avail. up to Rd. 4.
No re-entry in Open Section. Scholastic Sched.: (1 tlay only, Sat., 3/I)
day only — Sat., Mar. 1). Sects: K-2, K-5, K-8, K-12.
Trophies to top 3 ind. and top 3 teams in each section. Bves: Available all Rounds (must 5SS, G/30. Reg. Sat. 8-9am; Rd. 1 at
10am. Other rounds will immed. follow.
Min. of 3 oI move players from same school in same commit before Rd. 3).
section to make team. Top 3 scores count for final team HR: $ 79, (1-281-848-4000), mention Cav Rental: Avis, 800-331-1600,
score. Each non-trophy winner receives souvenir medal. chess bc reserve early to assure rate. Use AXVD 4J996774 for discount.

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player & win free entry to our next tourney!
FREEBIES: Every scholastic player will receive a FREE chess gittl FREE chess gift to player who
travels farthest to tournament AND to youngest 6 oldest in Main Event!! FREE parking!!!
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2008 Open Correspondence Chess
Golden Knights Championship
41,000 First Prize
(plus title of USCF's Golden Knights Champion and plaque)
~ 2nd place 4600 ~ 3rd place $ 400 ~ 4th place $ 300 ~ 5th place
$ 200 ~ 6th thru 10th place $ 100 each. Entry fee: 825.
The entry deadline is November 30, 2008.
These USCF Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all USCF
members who reside on the North American continent, islands, or Hawaii,
as well as those USCF members with an APO or FPO address. USCF
members who reside outside of the North American continent are welcome
to participate in e-mail events. Your USCF membership must remain
current for the duration of the event, and entry fees must be paid in
dollars. Those new to USCF Correspondence Chess, please estimate your
strength: Class A: 1800-1999 (very strong); Class B: 1600-1799 (strong);
Class C: 1400-1599 (intermediate); Class D: 1399 and below (beginner level).
Note: Prize fund based on 300 entries and may be decreased proportion-
ately per number of entries assigned.
Correspondence Chess Matches (two players) Rated Events (need e-mail access):
2008 E-mail Correspondence Chess
Electronic Knights Championship
(Seven-player sections, one game tvith each of six opponents.)
5700 First Prize
(plus title of USCF's Electronic Knights Champion and plaque)
~ 2nd place $ 400 ~ 3rd place 8300 ~ 4th thru 10th place 4100
each. Entry fee: 825.
The entry deadline is November 30, 2008.
These USCF Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all USCF
members with e-mail access. Your USCF membership must remain
current for the duration of the event, and entry fees must be paid in U.S.
dollars.
U.S. Maximum number of tournament entries allowed for the year for each
player is ten.
Note: Prize fund based on,200 entries and may be decreased propor-
tionately per number of entries assigned.
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85 entry fee per person mth two, four or six- Lightning Match Two players vith two, four or
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Enter: 800 903 USCF (8723), Fax 931 787 1200
game options. six-game option. Entry fee 85 per person.
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~Entry fee: 810.
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Chess Club, 23 West 10th St, bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. May be
limited to 1st 52 entries. 2 Sections. l. Open, EF: $ 32 postmarked by
3/l. 2. Novice, for Under 1000 or Unrated, EF: $31 mailed by 3/1. Both,
EF: $ 30 online at www.chesscenter.cc by 3/6, $35 by phone at 845-
569-9969 by 3/6, $ 40 at site, Club members $ 10 less ($ 5 fee for
refunds). Trophies to top 10, top Unr, top 3 teams (top 3 scorers from same
school) each section. 8 weeks free entry to 1st,4 weeks free to 2nd each
section. Speed playoff for 4-0. Limit of 2 byes, commit by 11:30. On-site
reg. ends 9:30 am. Rds 10-11:30-12:45-2 EDT! E nt: Chess Center of NY,
PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. List USCF ID, rating, section,
school/grade, DOB.
Mar. 9, NEW Sunday Sliding Scale Quads!
3-RR, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club,23W lpthSt, NYC: 212-
477-3716. EF: Master $ 35, Expert $ 30, A $ 25, U1800 $ 20. $$ (all EFs
returned less $ 36 per quad). Reg ends 7:20 pm. Rds. 7:30-8:30-9:30. NO
FREE ENTRIES!! No phone entry!
Mar. 9, Polgar CC Quads G/30
3RR. EF: $ 20 PCC members or all Scholastic $ 15 Prizes: $ 50 to first
in each quad. Reg.: 12:30-12:55. Rds.: 1-2:10-3:30pm. www.SusanPol-
gar.corn 718-897-4600.
Mar. 9, Sunday Under 1400 Action!
4-SS, G/30, Marshall Chess Club, 23 West 10 St, between 5-6 Ave, NYC:
212-477-3716, for Under 1400 or unrated. EF $ 30, Club Members $ 20,
specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. 55200 b/20 paid:
$ 100-60-40, $ 60 limit to unr. Reg. ends 3:45 pm. Rds. 4-5:15-6:45-8 pm.
No advance entries.
Mar. 13, 4 Rated Games Tonight!
4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W 10th St, bet 5-6 Ave, NYC:
212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF $30, Club membs
$ 20, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid):
150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $ 95, U2000 $ 85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if
U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $ 15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min.
before game. Rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impos-
sible! S5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game!
Mar. 13-Apr, 10, Marshall CC Thursday Members-Only Swiss
5SS, 30/90, SD/60. 23 W. 10th St., NYC, 212-477-3716. Open to members
only. EF: $ 20. $ $ 300 b/20: $ 120-70-50, U2000 $ 60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45,
Rds.: 7pm each Thursday. Byes ok, limit 2, declare by round 3.
Mar. 15, Utica Four Seasons — Winter
See Grand Prix.
Mar.15-16 or 16, Marshall CC March Open
4SS, 30/90, SD/1; Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC, 212-477-3716. EF: $ 45,
Members $ 25. ($ 360 b/24) $ 120-70-50, U2000/unr $ 65, U1700 $ 55.
Reg. ends 15 min. before game. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2-day, rds 12:30-
5:30 pm each day; l-day, (rds 1-2 G/30), 10-11:15 am-12:30-5:30 pm
Sun; both merge rd 3. Limit 2 byes, commit by rd 2. NO RE-ENTRY. May
be limited to first 60 players. JGP.
Mar.15-16, New York State Scholastic Championships
Open to grades K-12 in any state (top NYS player 8 team in each sec-
tion are NY champions). The Saratoga Hotel, 534 Broadway (I-87 Exit 13-N,
4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Free parking. 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. In 6 sections, each is a 6SS,
G/60 except K-1 is 5SS, G/30 playing Mar 16 only. High School,
grades K-12. EF $ 42 mailed by 2/21. Top NYS grade 9-12 qualifies for
Denker Tournament of HS Champions (Dallas, 8/2-5). Junior High,
grades K-9. EF $ 41.90 mailed by 2/21. Elementary, grades K-6. EF
$ 41.60 mailed by 2/21. Elementary Novice, grades K-6 under 800 or
unrated. EF $ 41.50 mailed by 2/21. Primary, grades K-3. EF $ 41.30
mailed by 2/21. K-1 Section, grades K-l. EF $ 41.10 mailed by 2/21.
Postmarked 2/22-3/4: All EF $ 10 more. Do not mail entry after 3/4.
Online at chesstour.corn, all sections: EF $ 43 by 2/21, $ 53 by 3/10.
No online entry after 3/10. Phoned to 406-896-2038, all sec-
tions: EF $ 45 by 2/21, $ 55 by 3/10. No phone entry after 3/10. Entry
at site: all $ 60. 1 year NYSCA membership to all NY residents who are
not members. Trophies to top 20 players, top 3 Unrated, and top 8 teams
each section and top each U1400, U1200, Ulppp (HS), U1200, Ulppp, U800
(JHS), Ulppp, U800 (Elem), U600, U400 (Elem Novice). Speed playoff if
perfect score tie. Free entry to NY State Championship, Labor Day week-
end 2008 (Albany), to top player each section. Schedule: Late reg. ends
Sat 11 am, rds Sat 12-3-6, Sun 9-12-2:30. K-1 schedule: Late reg. ends
Sun 9 am, rds Sun 10-12-1:30-3-4:30. Half point byes OK all, limit 2,
must commit before rd 2. HR: $ 109-109, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000,
reserve by 2/29 or rate may increase. 48 hours notice required for
room cancellation. Backup hotel: Courtyard by Marriott, 2 blocks away,
518-226-0538. Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD
¹657633. Mail entry: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills
NY 12577. Include name, rating, USCF ID, USCF expiration (non-members
enclose dues), section, school, grade, birth date, address of each player.
7pm each Monday. Byes ok, limit 2,
request by round 3. JGP.
St. John's Masters at the Marshall Chess Club
lvlar.18,
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 19-23, 20-23 or 21-23, 10th annual Foxwoods Open (CT)
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 20, 4 Rated Games Tonight!
4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W
10th St, bet 5+ Ave NY(.
entries. EF $ 30, C!ub membs
212 l77-3716. May be limited to 1s t 36
$20, speofied Greater NY Scholastic
prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid).
150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $ 95, U2000 $ 85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if
U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $ 15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min
'ible!
before game. Rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impos
55 extra if entering under 10 min. before game!
Mar. 22, Marshall CC Saturday G/60
4SS, G/60. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC.
$ 120-70-50, 1700-1999/unr $ 60, U1700 $ 60.
212-477-3716. ($ 36P b/24)
EF: $ 40, members $ 2p.
Reg.: 11:15-11 45. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. One bye available, request by
rd. 2.
Mar. 23, Marshall CC Sunday Action
5SS, G/30, Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC,
212-477-3716. EF: $ 40
members $ 20. ($$ 360 b/24): 120-70-50, U2200/unr $ 65, U2000 $ 55.
Rds.: 12-1:30-2:45-4-5:20pm. One bye available, request by rd. 3.
Mar. 26-Apr. 23, Marshall CC Under-2000 Wednesday Swiss
5SS, 30/90, SD/60. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. E F: S40, rnem-
bers $ 20. $ $ 300 b/20: $ 120-70-50, U1700 $ 60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45, Rds.:
7pm each Wednesday. Byes ok, limit 2, declare by round 3. JGP.
Mar. 27, 4 Rated Games Tonight!
4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W 10th St, bet 5-6 Ave, NYC.-
2U&77-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF $30, Club membs
$ 20, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid)..
150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $ 95, U2000 $ 85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if
U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $ 15, counts half. Reg. ends lp mjii.
before game. Rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10 45 pm. Phone entry often impos-
sible! $ 5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game!
Mar. 29, NEW Sunday Sliding Scale Quads!
3-RR, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St, NYC: 212-
477-3716. EF: Master $ 35, Expert $ 30, A $ 25, U1800 $ 20. $$ (all EFs
returned less $36 per quad). Reg ends 7:20 pm. Rds. 7:30-8:30-9:30. NO

a'5 4SS Rds. 1-2: G/60, Rds. 3-4: G/90. Mohawk Valley Community
College, Exit 31, I-90, bear left, South on E. Genesee, (2.6 miles), left on
Memorial Highway (2.3 miles), left Sherman, right into MVCC, Cafeteria
- Room 116. EF: $ 30. Prizes (b/20): $ 200, 125, 75, Class 100. Reg.:
8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-12:00-2:15-5:30. Ent: Joe Ball, 310 Heifer Lane,
Minoa, NY 13116. JGP.
Mar.15-16, 2nd annual Saratoga Open
Checks payable to Continental Chess. $ 10 per player service charge for
refunds. $ 10 extra to switch sections, all substitutions from advance list
charged $ 60. Questions: chesstour.corn, 845-496-9658. Bring set, board,
clock if possible- none supplied.
Mar.17-Apr.14, Marshall CC Monday U1600 Swiss
FREE ENTRIES!! No phone entry!
Mar. 29, NY March Under 1600!
4-SS, G/50, open to U1600 or unr., Chess Center at Marshall Chess
Club, 23 W 10th St, bet 5-6 Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. EF $ 40, Club mem-
bers $ 25, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. May be
5SS, 30/90, SD/60. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. E F: $ 40, mem- limited to 1st 26 entries. $ S (300 b/20 paid): 150-70-30, top U1300
bers $ 20. $$ 300 b/20: $ 120-70-50, U1300 $ 60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45, Rds.: $ 50, $ 70 limit to unr. Limit 2 byes, commit by 2:30. Reg. ends 15 min before

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RBO. Open to Under 1200/Unr or Under 1000/Unr. Tourna-
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game. Rds. 12:30-2:30-4:30-6:30 pm. CCA Ratings may be used. Online
entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 3/27. 510 extra to "enter"
by phone!
Mar. 29, Prove Your Point!
3-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club,23W 10th St, NYC: 212-
477-3716. EF $ 20. 3-0 wins $40, 2.5 wins $20, 2 wins $ 10. Reg ends 7:20
pm. Rds. 7:30-8:30-9:30.
Mar. 29, Syracuse Monthly Open
4SS, Rds 1 & 2 G/60, Rds 3 & 4 G/90. Courtyard by Marriot, 6415 York-
town Grcle, E. Syracuse (exit 35 I-90, Carrier Circle, 298 E, left at Holiday
Inn). 5(b/14): $ 100-50, Gass: $ 30. Reg: 8:30-9:15, Rds: 930-12- 2:15-
5..30. EF: $ 30. Ent: Joe Ball, 310 Heifer Lane, Minoa, NY 13116. JGP.
Mar. 29-30 or 30, NY March Under 2300!
4-SS, 30/90, SD/1, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St,
bet 5-6 Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. EF $40, Club members $ 25, specified
Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $ $ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-
50, top U2000 $ 95, U1800 $ 85. Reg. ends 15 min. before game. 2
schedules: 2-day, rds 12:30-5:30 pm each day; l-day, (rds 1-2 G/30),
10-11:15 am-12:30-5:30 pm Sun; both merge rd 3. Limit 2 byes, commit
Online entry
by rd 2. Re-entry $ 20, counts half. Class pairings OK rd 4.
at www.chesscenter.cc thru 3/27. 510 extra to "enter" by
phone! JGP.
Apr.3,4 Rated Games Tonight!
4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W 10th St, bet 5-6 Ave, NYC:
212&77-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF $30, Gub membs
$20, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid):
150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $ 95, U2000 $ 85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if
U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $ 15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min.
before game. Rds. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impos-
sible! 55 extra if entering under 10 min. before game!
Apr. 5-6, New York State Senior Championship
Open to all born before 4/5/57. 4-SS, 30/90, SD/60. Marshall Chess Club,
23 West 10th Street, NYC 10011. EF: $30 advance, $ 35 at site. $$ 500/20:
200-$ 100- $ 50, $ 75 1700-1999, $ 75 U 1700. 2 byes OK, 1 if U1700.
Reg.: 11-11:45; Rds.: 12-5:30 each day. NYSCA membership required
($ 13/yr or $ 36/3 yrs), OSA. Mail advance entry and dues to Marshall
Chess Club (checks payable to Marshall Chess Club). Title to top NYS res-
ident. Players must bring proof of age.
Apr. 5-6, New York State Women's Championship
Open to all women and girls. 4-SS, 30/90, SD/60. Marshall Chess Club,
23 West 10th Street, NYC 10011. EF: $ 30 advance, $ 35 at site.
$$ 500/20:$ 200-$100-$ 50, $ 75 1500-1799, $ 75 U1500. 2 byes OK, 1 if
U1500. Reg: 11-11:45; Rds: 12- 5:30 each day. NYSCA membership
required ($ 13/yr or $ 36/3 yrs), OSA. Mail advance entry and dues to Mar-
shall Chess Club (checks payable to Marshall Chess Club). Title to top NYS
resident. JGP.
Apr. 10, 10 Grand Prix Points Tonight!
See Grand Prix.
Apr.12, Prove Your Point!
3-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club,23W 10th St, NYC: 212-
477-3716. EF $ 20. 3-0 wins $ 40, 2.5 wins $ 20, 2 wins $ 10. Reg ends 7:20
pm. Rds. 7:30-8:30-9:30.
Apr. 12, Sullivan County Open
See Grand Prix.
April 12-13 or 13, New York April Open!
See Grand Prix.
June1, NYS Game 458 Long Island Chess Nuts Scholastics Cham-
pionship
10th Annual! Bigger than last year - details to follow. Info: L I. Chess Nuts
(516) 739-3907.
June 13-15 or 14-15, Cleveland Open (OH)
See Grand Prix.
Ohio
Feb. 24, House of Chess Sunday Quads
3RR G/45 House of Chess, Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted OH.
Reg.: 10-11AM Rds.: 11:30-1:15-3:30 E nt: $ 20 (members), $ 25 non-
members. Prizes: $ 60 for each quad. Info & entries: House of
Chess, Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH 44070. Phone: (440)
979-1133. E-mail: info@houseofchess.corn. Web: http: //www.the-
houseofchess.corn/
Mar. 8, Toledo March Swiss
Open, 4SS, Rnd 1 G/75, Rnds 2-4 G/90. The University of Toledo Health
-
Science Campus, Center for Creative Education Room CE0111, 3000
Arlington Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough play-
ers. EF: $ 20 by 3/6 $25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7.
Prizes: $ 360 b/20, $ 100-50, 1st Class A,B,C,D/Under $ 40, 1st U1600
$ 50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd., Maumee OH 43537.
419-367-9450. J G P.
Mar. 8-9, 1st MCA/Southwest Chess Club FIDE Futurity (Wl)
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 9, Ides of March Mini-Swiss
3SS, 30/60, 30/30, 30/30. Hamilton Williams Campus Center, Benes
Room, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware. $ $ 75 b/8: $ 50-25. Sections
of 8-10 by rating. EF: $ 12 if rec'd by 3/5, $ 15 at site. Reg.: 9:30-10:15,
Rds.: 10:30-1:30-4:30. Ent: Tom Green, 196 Georgetowne Dr. ¹25,
Delaware, OH 43015. 740-363-3482, 368-3236, tagreen@owu.edu. NS,
NC, W.
Mar. 15, 2008 Summit County Open
4SS, GAME/60, Guise Park Lodge, 38 Guise Park Drive, Munroe Falls, OH
44262. EF: $ 25. 55b/25: $ 150-75. Class A, B, C, U1400 $ 75 each. Sum-
mit County Champion Trophy to top Summit County resident. Reg.:
9-9:45. Rds.: 10- 12:30-3-5:30. lz point available rds 1-3. INFO: Mike
uschess.org
Morns 330-592-7288 StowMorrisoaol.corn.
Apr.12, Toledo April Swiss
Open, 4SS, Rnd 1 G/75, Rnds 2-4 G/90. The University of Toledo Health
Science Campus, Center for Creative Education - Room CE0111, 3000
Arlington Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough play-
ers. EF: $ 20 by 4/10 $ 25 at site. Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1,4, & 7.
Prizes: $ 360 b/20, $ 100-50, 1st Class A,B,C,D/Under $ 40, 1st U1600
$ 50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willovtyck Rd., Maumee OH 43537.
419-367-9450. J G P.
June 13-15 or 14-15, Cleveland Open
See Grand Prix.
Oklahoma
Feb. 16-18, Stillwater Winter FIDE Open
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 28-30, 2008 Frank K. Berry U.S. Championship - Qualifier
Open
See Grand Prix.
Pennsylvania
NORTH PENN CHESS CLUB
Main R Richardson, Lansdale, PA. See and.npchess-
club.org for schedules S info or call 215-699-8418.
Philadelphia Area clubs, and events, internet les-
sons: www.danheisman.corn.
Every 2nd Saturday, Allentown 2nd Saturday Quads
3RR, G/40. St. Luke's Ev. Luth. Church, 417 N. 7~ St., Allentown, PA 18102.
Quads open to all. EF: $ 12. $$ 24/quad. Reg: 12-1, Rds: 1:15-2 45-4:15.
No adv. ent. Info: 610-435-7694. Other rated events every week! See
www.geocities.corn/allentownchess.
Feb. 16, Jersey Rumble
Hartford School, 397 Hartford Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 09054. In 3 sec-
tions K-3, K-8, Open. 4SS, G/30. E F: $ 20 online by February 13; $25 by
mail; $30 on-site till 9:30; $ 5 more for Open. Prizes: Trophies to 1st-
5th ind., 1st unr., 8 1st team in each scholastic section; 700o of entry fees
in Open. Rds.: 10-11-12-1, tz pt. byes available. Free game analysis for
scholastic players. See www.silverknightschess.corn to register or for
more information.
Feb. 23, February Freeze
Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Avenue, Bethel Park, PA 15102.
In 2 sections Scholastic K-8, Open. 4SS, G/30. EF: $ 20 online by
February 20; $ 25 by mail; $ 30 on-site till 9:30; $ 5 more for Open.
Prizes: Trophies to 1st-5th ind., 1st unr., 8 1st team in scholastic sec-
tion; 70'?0 of entry fees in Open. Rds.: 10-11-12-1, lz pt. byes available.
See www.silverknightschess.corn to register or for more information.
A Heritage Event!
Feb. 23-24, 63rd Pittsburgh Metropolitan Open
5SS, G/90, Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5604 Solway Street, Suite 209, Pitts-
burgh, PA 15217. EF: $ 30 postmarked by 2/16, $ 40 later, $ 5 discount to
PCC members, $ 4 extra to play up one section. 2 Sections: Open,
Reserve (under 1800). Prizes: $ $ 615 b/30. Open: 120-90, U2000
$ 80. Reserve: 100 - 70, U1600 $ 60, U1400 $ 50, U1200/Unr $ 45. Reg.:
10AM -10:45AM on 2/23. Rounds: 11AM 2:30PM 6PM, Noon-
- -
3:30PM. One lz point bye permitted if requested before the start of Round
2. Info: 412-421-1881, www pittsburghcc.org Ent: Pittsburgh Chess Club,
Attn: Clyde Kapinos, 5604 Solway Street, Suite 209, Pittsburgh, PA
15217. Checks payable to: Pittsburgh Chess Club. JGP.
Mar.1, W. Chester 1st Sat. Quads
3RR, 40/80,sd/30. United Methodist Church, 129 S. High St. West Chester,
Pa. EF: $ 20; every tenth quad free. $ $ 40, $ 50 for 3-0, $ 5 for 3rd rd win
if not 3-0. Reg.: 9am; Rds.: 9:30,1,4:30. Info: Jim White 484-678-3164.
Mar. 2, (QC) PCL March Quick Quads
3RR, G/15. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh,5th Ave. & Bigelow, Pitts-
burgh, PA 15213. EF: $ 10, $7 Jrs. $ 20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11-11:15am,
Rds.: ll:30am-Noon-12:30pm. Info: martinak tom m@hotmail.corn,
412-908-0286. W.
Mar. 7, (QC) 2008 PA Quick Chess Championship
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 8-9, 2008 Carlisle Open 8 PA Collegiate Championship. See
Grand Prix.
Mar. 8-9, 2008 PA State Scholastic Championship
5SS. 142 Trophies!! (With 107 Individual & 35 Team). Hotel Carlisle 8
Embers Convention Center, 1700 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle PA 17015,
Exit 52A NB/Exit 52 SB off I-81, Exit 226 off PATurnpike. 8 sections (Sat
8 Sun 3/88 9unless indicated): EF: K-3 Open: (Sat3/8only) $29.
K-
6 U800: (Sat 3/8 only) $ 27. K-9 U1000: (Sun 3/9 only) $ 27.25. K-6
Open: $ 30.50. K-8 Open: $ 31.50. 7-12 U1000: $ 28.50. 7-12
U1300: $ 29.50. K-12 Open: $32.50. AII: EFs if rec'd by 2/18, $10 more
rec'd 2/19-3/3, $20 more after 3/3. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd 2. Reg Fri 3/7
6-10 pm, Sat 3/8 9:30-10:15 am, at site entries on day of 1st rd get 1/2-
bye. $ 5 charge for changes/refund after 2/18. Rds (Sat 3/8 1-day
sections): G/40T/D5; 10-11:45-2-3:45-5:30; (Sun 3/9 K-9 U1000): G/40,
T/D5; 9-10:30-12:30-2-3:30; (2-day sections): G/90, T/D5; 10-2-5:30,
9-
l. Bughouse: Reg on-site only until Sat 3/8 8:30pm. Rds begin Sat 3/8
8:45pm. EF: $ 20/team. HR: Mention "PA States" for best rate; 800-692-.
7315 $ 70. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak,549 13th Ave., New Brighton, PA
15066. Info: Steve: 215-784-5938 piecebreakerohotmail.corn Dan:
610-649-0750 danheisman@comcast.net http: //www.pscfchess.org/
pascholasticchamp/ W.
Mar.15, March Mirage
Horsham Community Center, 1025 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA 19044.
In 3 sections K-3, K-8, Open. 4SS, G/30. EF: $ 20 online by March
12; $ 25 by mail; $30 on-site till 9:30; $ 5 more for Open. Prizes: Trophies
to 1st-5th ind., 1st unr., & 1st team in each scholastic section; 70',o of entry
fees in Open. Rds.: 10-11-12-1, 1/2 pt byes available. Free game analy-
sis for scholastic players. See www.silverknightschess.corn to register
or for more information.
Mar. 29, (QC) 2008 PA State Game/29 Championship
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 29, March Madness
Goodnoe Elementary School, 298 Frost Lane, Newtown, PA 18940. In 3
sections K-3, K-8, Open. 4SS, G/30. EF: $ 20 online by March 26; $ 25
by mail; $ 30 on-site till 9:30; S5 more for Open. Prizes: Trophies to 1st-
5th ind., 1st unr., & 1st team in each scholastic section; 70',o of entry fees
in Open. Rds.: 10-11-12-1, 1/2 pt. byes available. Free game analysis
for scholastic players. See vtww.silverknightschess.corn to register or for
more information.
Apr. 5, April Showers
Ithan Elementary School, 695 Clyde Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. In 3 sec-
tions K-3, K-8, Open. 4SS, G/30. EF: $ 20 online by April 2; $25 by
mail; $ 30 on-site till 9:30; $ 5 more for Open. Prizes: Trophies to 1st-
5th ind., 1st unr., 8 1st team in each scholastic section; 709o of entry fees
in Open. Rds.: 10-11-12-1, 1z pt. byes available. Free game analysis for
scholastic players. See www.silverknightschess.corn to register or for
more information
May 9-11, 2008 Burt Lerner National Elementary (K-6) Champi-
onship
See Nationals.
June 26-30, Philadelphia International
See Grand Prix.
July 2-6,3-6,4-6 or June 30-July 6,36th Annual World Open
See Grand Prix
Rhode Island
A Heritage Event!
Feb. 23, 95th Rhode Island Pawn Eater
4SS, G/60. RI College, Providence, RI. Sections & Prizes: $ 500 b/50:
U2300 $ 175-$ 100, U1900 $ 100-$ 50, U1500 $ 50-$ 25 w/U1200 trophy. EF:
$ 17 advance mail or email by V26, $ 22 at site. Reg.: 9-9:30. Rd 1 at 9:30
prompt. Entries after 9:30 get 1/2 point bye. Ent: RI Chess, PO. Box
15444, Riverside, RI 02915. (401) 334-1486, besenji57@aol.corn Info:
www.masschess.org NS NC W.
Tennessee
Feb. 29-Mar. 2 or Mar. 1-2,12th Annual Mid America Open (MO)
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 8, Noble Mind Memphis Mega Blitz
See Grand Prix.
Texas
Feb. 23, WCC $ 100 Quads
Site: Richland Hills Church of Christ Comm Enrichment Center, 6250 NE
Loop 820, North Richland Hills, TX 76180. 3 RR, G/75 Reg.: 8:00-8:45.
Rounds: 9:00AM, 12:15PM, 2:45PM EF: $ 30 On-site +$ 5. Prizes:
First Each Quad 5100 Reg.: By Mail:A. Gonzalez,6432 Ridglea Dr.
Watauga, TX, 76148. Online: http: //www.wataugachess.thinkhost.corn/
Tournaments.htm. For additional info call Tom Crane, 817-296-4287.
Feb. 23-24, Winter Open
TNI Building, 4410 Medical Dr., San Antonio, TX. 4-SS, 30/90, SD/60. $$800
b/40, 2/3 gtd, 2 sections. Open: $ 200-100, U2200 $ 75, U2000 $ 75.
Reserve (U1800): $ 100-75, U1600 $ 75, U1400 $ 50, unr. $ 50. Unr. may
play for Open section top prizes or unr. only. EF: $ 25 if rec'd by 2/21, $ 30
at site. Junior (18/under) or Senior (65+) entry (count 2/3 toward
based-on): $ 15 by 2/21, $ 20 at site. Reg.: llam.-l2:30 p.m., Rds.: 1-
6, 10-3. Half-pt. bye any one rd., notice before rd. 2. Entries: SACC, POB
501, Helotes, TX 78023. Info: http: //home.satx.rr.corn/sachess/, 210-
744-9852. NS. NC. W. JGP.
Feb. 29-Mar. 2, Lone Star Open
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 8-9, Southwest Collegiate Championships
5-SS, G/90 with 30 sec inc. Hilton Americas, 1600 Lamar, Houston TX
77010. HR: $ 104-$ 104-$104-$ 104, mention Dallas Chess to get rate.
Reserve by 2/19/08 or rate may not be offered. 800-774-1500 One
night hotel deposit is required. Open to any college student or team. USCF
membership required. EF: $ 42 by 2/22/07, $ 62 thereafter. Don't mail
after 2/25, entry may not be received. Online/Credit Card reg:
http: //www.active.corn/event detail.cfm? event id =1512315 active.corn
charge small fee. Reg.: Fri 7-9 pm, Sat 7-7:45am. Saturday registrants
may receive a 1st rd. 1/2 pt. bye. One 1/2 pt. bye allowed if requested
by end of rd. 2. Rds.: Sat 9-1:30-6:, Sun 9-1:45. $$ $ 300-$ 150-$ 75, 1st
U2000, 1st U1600 $ 150, 1st U1200 $ 150, Unrated eligible for U1200 prize.
Plaques to top 10 Individuals, Plaques to top 5 Teams. Open Blitz Tour-
ney: Open, Fri 3/7, 8:00 pm, $ 10, $$ Plaques to Top 5 individual. Ent:
Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley TX 76036. (Make Checks
payable to Dallas Chess Club. One check can be sent for multiple play-
ers.) Entries must include name, USCF ID or new/pending (include a copy
of the receipt), rating, USCF expiration date 8 school. All incomplete reg-
istrations will be charged the late EF, additionally there will be a $ 5 per
player surcharge on registration received without payment, these play-
ers could possibly not be paired for round 1 and not be paired until
payment is received. Refunds will be given only up to 2/27 with a $ 10 sur-
charge for withdrawing, after 2/27 there will be no refunds. There will
be no substitution of team members. There will be a $ 10 change fee for
changes after 3/1. There will be a $ 5 surcharge per player for phone reg-
istrations. USCF membership is required. Proof of membership is required
or player must join/renew their memberships.. No registration/
changes/or withdrawals after 3/5/08. After that date you must make
changes at site (Hilton Americas). February Supplement will be used.
Chess In Education Conference for coaches, teachers and admin-
Chess Life — February 2008 75
 $ 104-$ 104, mention Dallas
Chess to get rate. Reserve by 2/19/08 or rate
istrators, contact aroot@utdallas.edu for more info. Tournament Events: Blitz Tourney: 3/7, 8:00 pm, $ 15, $$ Trophies to Top
K-6, Fri One night hotel deposit is required.
may npt be pff ered. 800-774-1500.
Info: Barbara Swafford, 214.632.9000 please do not call after 3/5, 15 individual. Bughouse (on site reg only): Sat. 8:35 pm, K-6, $ 20 per USCF membership required. Special TCA
Open to TX residents 8 schools.
info@dallaschess.com. Web site: www.swchess.corn. NS. NC. W. Fide. team, $ $ Trophies to Top 15 teams. 5 Primary teams. Bughouse registra- rules for participatio, See ~.swchess.com.
Tournament held in Ball-
JGP. tion on site only. Ent: Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley TX rppm of the Americas. EF: $ 36 by 2/22/08,
$ 58 thereafter. Don't mail
76036. (Make Checks payable to Dallas Chess Club. One check can be sent after 2/25, entry may not be received.
Online/Credit Card reg:
Mar. 8-9, Texas Elementary Scholastic Championships for multiple players.) Entries must include name, USCF ID or new/pend- detail.cfm?event id=1512319 active.corn
7SS, Hilton Americas, 1600 Lamar, Houston TX 77010. HR: $ 104-$ 104- school. http: //www active.com/event
ing (include a copy of the receipt), rating, USCF expiration date 8 charges small fee. February Supplement will be
used. Reg.: Fri 7-9pm,
$ 104-$ 104, mention Dallas Chess to get rate. Reserve by 2/19/08 or rate All incomplete registrations will be charged the late EF, additionally receive a 1st rd. 1/2 pt. bye. Sec-
Sat 7-7 45am. Saturday registrants may
may not be offered. 800-774-1500. One night hotel deposit is required. there will be a $ 5 per player surcharge on registration received without receive &2 pt. bye. One 1/2
tipns changes after 7:30 am on Saturday may
Open to TX residents 5 schools. USCF memb. req'd. There are specia!TCA payment, these players could possibly not be paired for round 1 and not of rd. 2. 2 sections: HS Cham
pt. bye allowed if requested by the end
rules for participation, see www.swchess.corn. Tournament to be held in be paired until payment is received. Refunds will be given only up to 2/27 5-7 G/75. H S JV (G ra des
pionship (G ra des 9-12) Rds 1-4 G/60, Rds
Lone Star Ballroom J-L. EF: $ 36 by 2/22/07, $ 58 thereafter. Don't mail with a $ 10 surcharge for withdrawing, after 2/27 there will be no 9-12 with ratings under 1000.) Rds 1-4 G/50, Rds 5-7 G/65
after 2/25, entry may not be received. Online/Credit Card reg: refunds. There will be no substitution of team members. There will be a BOTH: Rds: Sat 9:00-12:30-3:30-6:20,
Sun 9:00-1:00-4:20. Each Sec-
http: //wwwactive.corn/event detail.cfm?event id=1512331active.corn $ 10 change fee for changes after 3/1. There will be a $ 5 surcharge per mention awards tp plus
tion: $ $ Trophies to top 20 individuals; honorable
charges small fee. February Supplement will be used. Reg: Fri 7-9 pm, player for phone registrations USCF membership is required. Proof of scores that do not win trophy and medals for who finish the tournament,
Sat 7-7:45 am. Saturday registrants may receive a 1st rd. 1/2 pt. bye. membership is required or player must join/renew their memberships. Top 15 Teams. Four-year scholarship to
The University of Texas at Dal-
One 1/2 pt. bye allowed if requested by the end of rd. 2. Sections No registration/changes/or withdrawals after 3/5/08. After that date las to winner of High School Championship section.
Winner must meet
changes after 7:30 am on Saturday may receive I2 pt. bye. 3 sections: you must make changes at site (Hilton Americas). Chess In
Educa- UTD entrance requirement and follow team
rules. UTD is sole judge as
Elem Championship (Grades K-5/6) Rds 1-4 G/45, Rds 5-7 G/60. tion Conference for coaches, teachers and administrators, contact to who wins the scholarship. Blitz Tourney:
K-12, Fri 3/7, 8:00 pm, $ 15
Elem JV (Grades K-5/6 with ratings under 800.) Rds 1-4 G/40, Rds 5- aroot@utdallas.edu for more info. Tournament Info: Barbara Swaf- $$ Trophies to Top 15 individual. Bughouse (on
site reg only): Sat. 8:35
7 G/55. Elem Novice. (Grades K-5/6 with ratings under 500.) Rds 1-4 ford, 214.632.9000 please do not call after 3/5, info@dallaschess.corn. pm, K-12, $ 20 per team, $$ Trophies to Top
15 teams. Ent: Barbara Swa f-
G/30, Rds 5-7 G/45. ALL: Rds: Sat 9:30-12:05-2:25-4:40, Sun 9:30-12:35- Web site: www.swchess.corn. NS NC W. ford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley TX 76036. (Make Checks payable tp
3:15. Each Section: $$ Trophies to top 20 individuals, medals for plus score, Dallas Chess Club. One check can be sent for multiple players.) Entries
honorable mention awards to plus scores that do not win trophy and Mar. 8-9, Texas High School Scholastic Championships must include name, USCF ID or new/pending (include a copy pf the
medals for those who finish the tournament; Top 20 Teams. 2 side 7SS, Hilton Americas, 1600 Lamar, Houston TX 77010. HR: $ 104-$ 104- receipt), rating, USCF expiration date 8 school. Entries must include name,
USCF ID or new/pending (include a copy of the receipt), rating,
USCF expi-
ration date 8 school. All incomplete registrations will be charged the late
EF, additionally there will be a $ 5 per
player surcharge on registratipn
received without payment, these players could possibly not be paired for
round 1 and not be paired until payment is received. Refunds will be given
:ion i; miss I; xe exci1;emend; a1; I;xe only up to 2/27 with a $ 10 surcharge for withdrawing, after 2/27 there
will be no refunds. There will be no substitution of team members. There
will be a $ 10 change fee for changes after 3/1. There will be a $ 5 sur-

~-:;V-:V,.:I i'I t~,V ":4-: ~,:; charge per player for phone registrations. USCF membership is required.
Proof of membership is required or player must join/renew their mem-
berships. No registration/changes/or withdrawals after 3/5/08. After
that date you must make changes at site (Hilton Americas). Chess In
Education Conference for coaches, teachers and administrators, con-
tact aroot@utdallas.edu for more info. Tournament Info: Barbara
Swafford, 214.632.9000 please do not call after 3/5, info@dallas
,'une 5-S, 211.IS chess.corn. Web site: www.swchess.corn. NS NC W.
Mar. 8-9, Texas Middle School Scholastic Championships
7SS, Hilton Americas, 1600 Lamar, Houston TX 77010. HR: $ 104-$ 104-
.as VeI,as, daeva(a $ 104-$ 104, mention Dallas Chess to get rate. Reserve by 2/19/08 or rate
may not be offered. 800-774-1500. One night hotel deposit is required.
Open to TX residents 8 schools. USCF membership required. SpecialTCA
rules for participation, see www.swchess.corn Tournament to be held in

www.vegaschessfestival.cc«h Ballroom of the Americas. E F: $ 36 by 2/22/08, $ 58 thereafter. Don't mail

after 2/25, entry may not be received. February Supplement will be

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used. Online/Credit Card reg. available: http: //www.active.corn/
event detail.cfm?event id=1512326 active.corn charges a small fee.
Reg.: Fri 7-9pm, Sat 7-7:45am. Saturday registrants may receive a 1st
rd. 1/2 pt. bye. One 1/2 pt. bye allowed if requested by the end of rd. 2.
Sections changes after 7:30am on Saturday may receive iz pt. bye. 3 sec-
tions: MS Championship (Grades 6-8/9) Rds 1-4 G/60, Rds 5-7
G/75. M S JV (Grades 6-8/9 with ratings under 900.) Rds 1-
4 G/50, Rds 5-7 G/65. M S Novice. (Grades 6-8/9 with ratings
under 600.) Rds 1-4 G/40, Rds 5-7G/55. ALL: Rds: Sat 9:00-12:30-
3:30-6:20, Sun 9:00-1:00-4:20. Each Section: $$ Trophies to top 20
individuals, honorable mention awards to plus scores that do not win tro-
phy and medals for who finish the tournament; Top 15 Teams. 2 side
Events: Blitz Tourney: K-12, Fri 3/7, 8:00pm, $ 15, $$ Trophies to Top
15 individual, top 5 MS. Bughouse (on site reg only): Sat. 8:35pm, K-
U, $ 20 per team, $$ Trophies to Top 15 teams, top 5 MS teams, Bughouse
registration onsite only. Ent: Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail,
Crowley TX 76036. (Make Checks payable to Dallas Chess Club. One
check can be sent for multiple players.) Entries must include name,
USCF ID or new/pending (include a copy of the receipt), rating, USCF expi-
ration date & school. All incomplete registrations will be charged the late
EF, additionally there will be a $ 5 per player surcharge on registration
received without payment, these players could possibly not be paired for
round 1 and not be paired until payment is received. Refunds will be given
only up to 2/27 with a $10 surcharge for withdrawing, after 2/27 there
will be no refunds. There will be no substitution of team members. There
will be a $ 10 change fee for changes after 3/1. There will be a $ 5 sur-
charge per player for phone registrations USCF membership is required.
Proof of membership is required or player must join/renew their mem-
berships. No registration/changes/or withdrawals after 3/5/08. After
that date you must make changes at site (Hilton Americas). Chess In
Education Conference for coaches, teachers and administrators, con-
tact aroot@utdallas.edu for more info. Tournament Info: Barbara
Swafford, 214.632.9000 please do not call after 3/5, info@dallas
chess.corn. Web site: wvm.swchess.corn. NS NC W.
Mar. 8-9, Texas Primary Scholastic Championships
7SS, Hilton Americas, 1600 Lamar, Houston TX 77010. HR: $ 104-$ 104-
$ 104-$ 104, mention Dallas Chess to get rate. Reserve by 2/19/08 or rate
may not be offered. 800-774-1500. One night hotel deposit is required.
Open to TX residents 8 schools. USCF membership required. Special TCA
rules for participation, see http: //www.swchess.org Tournament held in
Lone Star Ballroom A-C. EF: $36 by 2/22/08, $ 58 thereafter. Don't mail
after 2/25, entry may not be received. February Supplement will be
used. Online/Credit Card reg: http: //www.active.corn/event detail.
cfm?event id=1512333 active.corn charges a small fee. Reg: Fri 7-9 pm,
Sat 7-7:45 am. Saturday registrants may receive a 1st rd. 1/2 pt. bye.
One 1/2 pt. bye allowed if requested by the end of rd. 2. Sections
changes after 7:30 am on Saturday may receive iz pt. bye. 3 sections:
Primary Championship (Grades K-3) Rds 1-4 G/45, Rds 5-7 G/60.
Primary JV (Grades K-3 with ratings under 700.) Rds 1-4 G/30, Rds 5-
7 G/45. K-1 Championship (Grades K-l.) Rds 1-4 G/30, Rds 5-7 G/45.
ALL: Rds: Sat 10:15-1:00-3:15-5:30, Sun 10-1-3:45. Each Section: $$
Trophies to top 20 individuals, honorable mention awards to plus scores
that do not win trophy and medals for who finish the tournament; Top 20
Teams. 2 side Events: Blitz Tourney: K-6, Fri 3/7,8:00 pm, $ 15, $$ Tro-
phies to Top 15 individual, top 5 Primary. Bughouse (on site reg only):
Sat. 8:35 pm, K-6, $ 20 per team, $ $ Trophies to Top 15 teams. 5 Primary
teams. Bughouse registration on site only. Ent: Barbara Swafford, 2709
Longhorn Trail, Crowley TX 76036. (Make Checks payable to Dallas Chess
Club. One check can be sent for multiple players.) Entries must include
name, USCF ID or new/pending (include a copy of the receipt), rating,
USCF expiration date 8 school. All incomplete registrations will be
charged the late EF, additionally there will be a $ 5 per player surcharge
on registration received without payment, these players could possibly
not be paired for round 1 and not be paired until payment is received.
Refunds will be given only up to 2/27 with a $ 10 surcharge for withdraw-
ing, after 2/27 there will be no refunds. There will be no substitution of
team members. There will be a $ 10 change fee for changes after 3/1.
There will be a $ 5 surcharge per player for phone registrations USCF mem-
bership is required. Proof df membership is required or player must
join/renew their memberships. No registration/changes/or withdrawals
after 3/5/08. After that date you must make changes at site (Hilton Amer-
icas). Chess In Education Conference for coaches, teachers and
administrators, contact aroot@utdallas.edu for more info. Tournament
Info: Barbara Swafford, 214.632.9000 please do not call after 3/5,
info@dallaschess.corn. Web site: www.swchess.corn. NS NC W.
Apr. 4-6,2008 National Junior High (K-9) Championship
See Nationals.
April 25-27,2008 5th Annual National All Girls Chess Tournament
See Nationals.
Utah
Feb. 23, K-12 Masters Tournament
5SS, G/30, Sd, McGillis School, 668 S 1300 E, SLC. EF: $ 10 by Feb 13, $ 15
after. Open to K-12 ONLY, USCF mern req. $$ b/12: $40-30. Two Class prizes
b/reg - $ 20 each. Reg: 9-9:30. Rds: Round 1 10 am, others to follow ASAP.
2 half-point byes allowed if req with reg. ENT: brendaa3@yahoo.corn, 801-
568-2743.
Feb. 23, Rookie Rumble II - Rated Beginner Open
SSS, G/30,5d., McGillis School, 668 S 1300 E, SLC. In 3 Sections U1200
or UNR 7th gr to adult: Trophies to 1st-4th, U1100, U1000, U900.
U800 or UNR 4th-6th gr: Trophies to 1st-4th U700, U600, U500.
U400 or UNR pre-K-3rd gr: Trophies to 1st-4th, U300, U200. EF:
$ 10 by Feb 13, $ 15 after. USCF Memb Req. Parcipation prizes to all play-
ers. Reg: 9-9:30. Rds: Rd 1 at 10 others to follow ASAP. 2 half-pt byes
allowed, req w/reg. ENT: brendaa3@yahoo.corn,801-568-2743.
Virginia
Scholastic Chess Tournaments
Almost every weekend in VA, go to www.vschess.org and select "Event
Calendar" to see events scheduled across the Commonwealth.
Feb. 9, Don Starkweather Celebration
See Grand Prix.
Feb. 9-10, Kingstowne Chess Festival
See Grand Prix.
Feb. 23, Indian River HS Spring Scholastic
4SS G/45 4 Sections K-5 K-8 K-12 8 Unr. EF: $ 10 by 2/20 $ 14 thereafter
Reg.: 8:30 to 9 am. Rds.: 9:15 8 ASAP Trophy prizes. Enter: Checks
payable and mail to: Indian River HS, 1969 Braves Trail, Chesapeake 23325
Info: http: //mysite.verizon.net/eschlich 757-853-5296 Food available at
site.
Feb. 29-Mar. 2, 8th Annual Millennium Chess Festival
See Grand Prix
Mar. 1, Kingstowne Quad ¹46/Action-Plus ¹18
Kingstowne Thompson Center, 6090 Kingstowne Village Pkwy., Alexandria,
VA 22315. 2 Events. Quad ¹46: 3RR G/100. EF: $8 if received by 2/27,
$ 12 at site. Prizes: Medals to 1st and 2nd in each quad: gold to 1st if
3-0 score, else silver; bronze to 2nd. Rds.: 10-2-6. Action- Plus ¹18:
5SS G/45. EF: $ 15 if received by 2/27, $ 20 at site. Prizes $ 5250 b/20:
$ 100-60, U1800-U1400-Unr. each $30. Rds.: 10-12-2-4-6. Both: Reg.
8:30-9:30. Ent (checks payable to): Don W. Millican, 5901B Prince
George Dr., Springfield, VA 22152. e-mail (info only): dm407 92@ hot-
mail.corn. W.
Mar. 1, MCF Blitz Championship (QC)
See Grand Prix.
Mar. 8-9, 2008 VA Scholastic & Collegiate Chess Championships
6SS, Rd 1-3 G/60, Rd 4-6 G/90. K-3, K-S, K-B, K-12, and Collegiate
Sections. Individual and team trophies all sections. Must be attending K-
12 or college in VA to play. More info at www.vachess.org or
.www.vschess.org or email to Mike Hoffpauir, mhoffpauirlaol.corn.
JGP.
Mar.13, VB Spring Swiss
4SS G/70 Courtyard by Marriott, 5700 Greenwich Rd. Va. Beach. Prizes:
$ 700 b/o 30 $ 200, $ 100, A-B &. unr&-D-U12 each $80 Increased with 35+
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EF: $32 by 3/11 else $40 Reg.: 8:30-9:00 Rds.: 9:20 12:15 2:45-5:15
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Entries/Cks: Ernest Schlich 1370 S. Braden Cres. Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 853-5296 http: //mysite.verizon.net/eschlich. JGP.
Washington
Feb. 23-24, 16th Dave Collyer Memorial
See Grand Prix.
Wisconsin
Feb. 16-17, 2008 U.S. Amateur Team Championships North
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Chess to Enjoy—
Problem I.
1. Rxf5! Rxg2 (or Qxf5 2 Qc3+1....
and Qxd2) 2. Qe5+ Kh6 3. Qe3+l Kg7 4.
Qe7+ and mates.
Problem II.
White drew after 1. Nh6 Rg7 2. Nf5
Rgg8 3. Nh6 Rg7 4. Nf5. But 1. Qh6!
wins due to the threat of 2. Rh4 and 3.
Qxh7 mate, e.g. 1.... Qd2 2. f4 exf4 3.
Rh4 Nxh4 4. Qxf6+ or 3.... Qxg2+ 4.
Kxg2 Nxh4+ 5. Kf2.
Problem III.
1. e5! threatens both 2. exd6 and 2.
Bxc6 followed by Bxa8 or Be4, e.g.
Be8 2. Qe7 Re6 3. Nf8+.
Problem IV.
1. Rxc5! works because of 1.... h2 2.
Ne3, threatening Ng4+xh2 with a won
rook ending. The game ended with 2....
Ral+ 3. Kxal hl=Q+ 4. Ka2 Qe4 5. Re5!
because of 5.... Qxe5 6. Ng4+.
Problem V.
1. Bf4? won after Black missed 1....
Qd5! 2. Qxb4? Qf3, threatening to mate
after 3.... Bh3 or 3.... Bd5. But 1. Rfcl!
is convincing, e.g. 1.... Rc8 2. Rc6 Qd5
3. Qxb4 or 1.... Ne5 2. b6 followed by 3.
b7.
Problem VI.
White can ignore the d-pawn with 1.
Bg6! and 2. Rf7+, e.g. 1.... d2 2. Rf7+ Ke8
3. Nf6+ Bxf6 4. Rg7+! and mates next
move.
C. Thesimplest way to consolidate ... Nxd5. If 2. Bxe4, then 2.... Nc3 3. Rel
White's extra piece is 1. f4. Also adequate Re8 leads to greater trouble.
is 1. Kf3 Rxe5 2. Kg2. Problem III.
2. A. Genden Altanoch (2315)-Enrico Fork: The direct 1.... d5 forks White's
Sevillano (2582) queen and bishop while providing defense
A. White gets a stranglehold after 1. h5! for the attacked knight.
exf5 2. gxf5 Kh8 3. Qg3. Problem IV.
doesn't seem to have more
B. White Driving off: With 1.... h5, White has
than a draw after 1. g5 Qxh4 2. Rh2 no satisfactory way to uphold his knight.
Qxg5+ 3. Rg2 Qh6 4. Rh2, etc. If 2. Ng5, for example, then 2.... Qe3 is
C. White lost after 1. f6 Ng6 2. Nf5? strong.
(much better is 2. g5 Qxh4 3. Rg4 Qh5 4. Problem V.
Qg3) 2.... exf5 3. g5 Qxh4 and the extra Mating net: The fork 1.... Qd4 is unan-
piece prevailed. swerable, it being mate next move.
l.... 3. B. Dana Mackenzie (2126)-Robby Problem VI.
Adamson (2344) Mating net: It's mate in three starting
A. White can survive after 1.... Qb4 2. with 1.... Qc7+ 2. Ka4 Qc4+. Against
Kd2. either 3. Ka3 or 3. Ka5, Black has several
B. Thecrusher was 1.... Rxb2l 2. Kxb2 ways to end the game.
Ba3+ 3. Kb1 Qb4+ 4. Kal Qxc3+ 5. Kb1
Endgame Lab — Benko's Bafflers
Qb2 mate. Problem I.
C. Also good but less forcing is 1.... Ba3
2. bxa3 Qxc3. 1. e7!
4. A. Roger Poehlmann (2259)-Gregory Nd2? Ng4+ 2. Kxh5 Kf5 3. e7 Nf6+
1.
Serper (2572) 4. Kh6 g4 wins.
A. White resigned after 1.... Nxe3! If 2.
Qxe3 Bxf4 3. Qe2 Bxd2 4. Qe5+ Qg7 5. 1.... Kxe72. Kxh5! Kf63. Nh2 Kf54. Ng4!!, Draw
Qxe6 dxc4 6. Qxc4 Be3 7. d5 Rg8 8. when Black cannot make progress, draw.
Qc3 Bd4 9. Qel Bxb2 snagging too many Problem II.
pawns.
B. White survives after 1.... Rg8 2. 1. Ne1! Ra2 2. Nf3! Ra1+! 3. Ke2!
Rgl because if now 2.... Nxe3? 3. Rxg8+ 3. Kd2?? d3=
Kxg8 4. Qxe3 Bxf4 5. Qg 1+ gains a piece.
C. Second-best is 1.... Qh4 but Black 3... d3+! 4. Kf2!
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no longer picks up material after 2. Rf1 4. Ke3?? d2!= 5. Kxd2 Ra2+ 6. Kd3
What's The Best Move? or 2. Bxg4. Ra3+ 7. Kd4 Ra4+ 8. Kd5 Rg4! =
1. C. Mare Esserman (2312)-Erik Kislik
(2075) Solitaire Chess — ABCs of Chess 4.... Ra2+ 5. Ke3! Ra1! 6. Kf4! Ra4+ 7. Kg5
A. On 1. Qxb4? Rxe5+ 2. Kd3 Bxb4 Problem I. Ra1 8. Kg4! d2 9. Rh3+ Kg2 10. Rh2+! Kf1
snares the queen. Fork: After 1.... Rxb7 2. Rxb7, Black 11 Nxd2+ Kg1 12. Nf3+ wins.
gets it back and more with 2.... Bc6.
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B. White resigned after two errors: 1.

Nf3? Rc2+ 2. Nbd2 Rb2 3. Qd1?? (neces- Problem II.
sary is 3. Bh3) 3.... Qc4+. Enprise: Black just takes the pawn, 1.

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OPEN: $ 1 0000-5000-3000-1 500-1 000-700-600-500-400-400, 2300- At site, rated $ 40, unr $ 30. USCF memb. req. Re-entry (no Open) $ 100.
2499 $ 3000-1500-700, U2300/Unr $ 3000-1500-700. FIDE rated, 200 GMs, foreign IMs free; $ 150 from prize. WGMs $ 100 + $ 100 from prize.
GPP. Free room in 2009 to 1st (if tie, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game). U900 SECTION ENTRY FEE: 4-day $ 24, 3-day $ 23 mailed by 3/11, all
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Under 900/Unrated: Trophies to top 10. (NO OPEN): Late reg. ends Fri 7 pm, rds. Fri 8, Sat 10, 12, 3:30, 6, Sun 10
8 4:30. HALF POINT BYES available all rounds, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds.)
PRIZE LIMITS: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 3/08 list Open byes must commit before rd 2, lower sections before rd 4.
may not win over $ 1500 U1300, $ 2000 U1500 or $ 2500 U1700. Games 4-DAY & 3-DAY SCHEDULES MERGE 8 compete for same prizes.
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playing it is allowed, unless you are using an electronic scoresheet. REFUNDS: $ 10 service charge, must give notice by 1 hr before rd 1.

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Continental Chess Association entry form- use for any CCA tournament- photocopy if desired
Name USCF ID Address
Tournament Section No. Days Rating Entry fee Memb. dues

Send to Continental Chess, Po Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Checks payable to same. Use of form is optional- you can enter
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