USCHESSORG






Chess Openings Encyclopedia 2011
An excellent tool for studying the openings, building
opening repertoire and fast games database searching.
This program is excellent for learning chess openings
while including theoretical material on every opening, a user-
friendly and detailed classification of variations, a quick search
option and an option for analyzing games and positions.

The material on openings is based upon over 500 000 of ex-

pert evaluations, 8000 annotations to key moves by Grand-
master Kalinin, about 40 million of evaluations obtained in
the course of analysis of key positions by Rybka program, and
a base of 4.35 million games as of March 1, 2011. A powerful
system of search according to player name, position, posi-
tional element, motif and material correlation is supported.
WIN0117CV $39.95

Chess: From Beginner To Club Player

This teaching program will introduce you to the rules and
laws of chess and let you work your way of improvement from
the level of Beginner to Club Player.

In this course, 100 chess topics are covered. Including: rules of

the game; methods of playing in opening, middle game and
ending; combinational techniques and basic elements of strat-
egy. All in all, this course contains 500 teaching examples and
700 exercises. A built-in playing program provides additional
individualized training while giving you the opportunity to get
answers while solving the exercises.
WIN0116CV $31.95
 Chess Life
Editorial Staff
Chess Life Editor &
Director of Publications Daniel Lucas dlucas@uschess.org
Chess Life Online Editor Jennifer Shahade jshahade@uschess.org
Chess Life for Kids Editor Glenn Petersen gpetersen@uschess.org
Senior Art Director Frankie Butler fbutler@uschess.org
Editorial Assistant/Copy Editor Alan Kantor akantor@uschess.org
Editorial Assistant Jo Anne Fatherly jfatherly@uschess.org
Editorial Assistant Jennifer Pearson jenpearson@uschess.org
Technical Editor Ron Burnett
TLA/Advertising Joan DuBois tla@uschess.org

USCF Staff
Executive Director Bill Hall bhall@uschess.org ext. 189
Assistant Executive Director Patricia Knight Smith patsmith@uschess.org 931-200-3411
& Director of National Events
National Events Assistant Cody Stewart cstewart@uschess.org 931-787-3916
Clubs & Membership Associate Alan Kantor clubs@uschess.org ext. 128
Chief Accountant Peggy Eberhart peberhart@uschess.org ext. 131
Chief Financial Officer Joe Nanna jnanna@uschess.org ext. 150
Accounting Associate Susan Houston shouston@uschess.org ext. 136
Director of Business Operations Judy Misner jmisner@uschess.org ext. 126
Tournament Director Certification Judy Misner jmisner@uschess.org ext. 126
Membership Services Supervisor Cheryle Bruce cbruce@uschess.org ext. 147
Mailing Lists/Membership Assoc. Traci Lee tlee@uschess.org ext. 143
Membership Associate Joe Wright joewright@uschess.org ext. 125
Membership Associate Joshua Van Winkle jvanwinkle@uschess.org ext. 146
Director of Communications
& Affiliate Relations Joan DuBois jdubois@uschess.org ext. 123
Correspondence Chess Alex Dunne cchess@uschess.org
Fundraising/Sponsorship Joan DuBois jdubois@uschess.org ext. 123
National Education Consultant Jerry Nash jnash@uschess.org
93

FIDE & Scholastic Associate Chuck Lovingood clovingood@uschess.org ext. 148

19

OTB Ratings/FIDE Walter Brown wbrown@uschess.org ext. 142

e
nc

Computer Consultant Mike Nolan mnolan@uschess.org ext. 188

Hosted by International Master
Si

IT Director & Webmaster Phillip R. Smith philsmith@uschess.org ext.134

Larry Evans
August 1st-5th, 2011 USCF Executive Board
Lake Arrowhead, CA President Jim Berry jaberrycg@aol.com PO Box 351, Stillwater,
OK 74076
International Grandmaster
Vice President Ruth Haring ruth@ruthharing.com PO Box 1993, Chico,
John Fedorowicz returns CA 95927
VP Finance Randy Bauer randybauer2300@yahoo.com 3923 - 153rd Street,
for the summer of 2011! Urbandale, IA 50323
Secretary Mike Nietman mike.nietman@charter.net 2 Boca Grande Way,
Madison, WI 53719
Member at Large Michael Atkins matkins2@cox.net PO Box 6138, Alexandria,
VA 22306
Member at Large Bill Goichberg chessoffice@aol.com PO Box 249,
Salisbury Mills, NY 12577

Mountain Lake Member at Large Gary Walters gary.walters@thompsonhine.com Thompson Hine LLP,
3900 Key Center,
127 Public Square,

Chess Cleveland, OH 44114

United States Chess Federation

Camp
PO Box 3967, Crossville, Tennessee 38557
1-800-903-USCF (8723) (931) 787-1234

A chess camp for children ages 6-17
800-675-1227; www.chesscamp.net
Main office: Crossville, TN (931) 787-1234 Advertising inquiries: (931) 787-1234, ext. 123.
TLAs: All TLAs should be e-mailed to tla@uschess.org or sent to P.O Box 3967, Crossville,
TN 38557-3967. Letters to the editor: Please submit to letters@uschess.org. Subscriptions:
To subscribe to Chess Life, join the USCF or enter a USCF tournament, go to uschess.org or call
1-800-903-USCF (8723). Change of address: Please send to addresschange@uschess.org. Other
inquiries: feedback@uschess.org, (931) 787-1234, fax (931) 787-1200.

2 Chess Life May 2011 uschess.org


Contributors
Howard Goldowsky
(Looks at Books, p. 10) is a
regular contributor to Chess Life.
His books include Engaging
Pieces (Daowood & Brighton,
2007) and Masters of Technique
(Mongoose Press, 2010). He is
currently writing a chess memoir.
Al Lawrence
(Cover Story, p. 18) is a former
executive director of both USCF
and the World Chess Hall of
Fame. His latest book, with GM
Lev Alburt, is Chess Training
Pocket Book II.
Harvey Lerman
(Cover Story, p. 25) is the
editor of floridaCHESS.
Peter Dyson
(Cover Story, p. 26) is the
CEO of a software technology
company and board member
of the Space Coast Chess
Foundation, Inc. He is
co-author, with GM Rashid
Ziyatdinov, of GM-RAM: Essential
Grandmaster Chess Knowledge.
Betsy Dynako
(Profile, p. 30) is a professional
photographer from Chicago,
whose work as been featured
in the Wall Street Journal and
in other publications worldwide.
She is also a national
tournament director, FIDE
SCOUTS PHOTO BY JEFF SMITH; KAMSKY BY BETSY DYNAKO
arbiter, and a regular contributor
to Chess Life and Chess Life
Online.
Dr. Alexey Root, WIM
(Education, p. 38) is the
author of The Living Chess
Game: Fine Arts Activities for
Kids 9-14 (Libraries Unlimited,
Santa Barbara, California;
2011) and a frequent
contributor to Chess Life
and Chess Life Online.
uschess.org
May on uschess.org
Elementary Championships
in Dallas
CLO will feature coverage, photos
and games from the 2011 Elementary
K-6 Championship in Dallas, Texas
(May 6-8) by Matan Prilleltensky and
Shaun Smith. Also bookmark the
tournament page at uschess.org/
tournaments/2011/elem/ for up-to-
date results and info. Also look for
news on a simultaneous exhibition
on May 6th by GM, commentator and
author Maurice Ashley.
Match-Ups in St. Louis
From May 16-25, the number-one rated U.S.
player GM Hikaru Nakamura and Chess Club
and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis GM-in-
residence Ben Finegold will both face off against
world-class opposition at the CCSCSL. Catch
commentary and news on saintlouischessclub.
org and updates on CLO.
REMATCH: Gata Kamsky
Plays for the Crown
World championship candidate Gata
Kamsky will play Veselin Topalov in
round one of the World Championship
candidate matches set from May 3-27
in Kazan, Russia. Find results and
games on CLO.
Slugfest in Chicago
The massive Grand Prix competition,
the Chicago Open, is the precursor
to a summer of major opens. Look
for photos and exclusive CLO reports
of the event, held from May 26-30 in
Wheeling, Illinois.
Follow Chess Life and Chess Life Online on Facebook!
Get regular updates as part of your newsfeed, post comments,
and easily communicate directly with the editorial staff.
Chess Life May 2011 3
May Chess Life
Columns

10 LOOKS AT BOOKS
Why Chess Makes People
Happy
By Howard Goldowsky

14 CHESS TO ENJOY
Bad to the Ivory
By GM Andy Soltis

16 SOLITAIRE CHESS
Tactics, Tactics, and More
Tactics
By Bruce Pandolfini

42 BACK TO BASICS
Transposing Into Your Pet
Line
By GM Lev Alburt

44 ENDGAME LAB
Wijk aan Zee Endgames
By GM Pal Benko

Departments
30 | PROFILE Kamsky on the Record

PHOTO: BETSY DYNAKO

3 PREVIEW By Betsy Dynako
6 COUNTERPLAY This month, Gata Kamsky faces Veselin Topalov in Kazan, Russia in the
opening round of the Candidate Matches. As he contemplated the road
7 USCF AFFAIRS to a potential 2012 World Championship match against Viswanathan
12 FIRST MOVES Anand, Kamsky sat down to talk about past misconceptions, his prepa-
rations, and his planned retirement from competitive chess.
48 TOURNAMENT LIFE
70 CLASSIFIEDS
71 SOLUTIONS 8 CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
The candidates for the executive board outline their vision for the USCF.

18 COVER STORY
West Orange Krush Has the Juice to Win the USATE
On The Cover By Al Lawrence

The U.S. Amateur Team East, The USAT East remains one of the premier events on the USCF calendar.
also known now as the World
Amateur Championship,
continues to be the most
25 COVER STORY
popular chess festival on the Armageddon Has Arrived!
USCF tournament calendar. By Harvey Lerman and Peter Dyson
Read Al Lawrences report A detailed look at the USAT South, with brief highlights of the North and West.
beginning on page 18.

Pictured on the cover: (Bottom)

West Orange Krush (l-r): Jose
34 2010 YEARBOOK
Fernandez, Peter Radomskyj, Our annual listing of all that is noteworthy in the USCF this past year.
Victor Rosas, and IM Mikhail
Zlotnikov. Middle: Khess: Blunder
38 EDUCATION
Like Bama, made up of the Titone
family, were the winner of Best Treasured Traditions
Gimmick. Top: Three Squares and By Dr. Alexey Root, WIM
a Lady (l-r): David Coccio, Marie Chess Educator of the Year: Elizabeth Shaughnessy
Coccio, Eric Berkey, Frank Vogel.

Cover photos by Al Lawrence; 41 CHESS JOURNALISM AWARDS

Design by Frankie Butler
Call for nominations for the best in chess journalism

4 Chess Life May 2011 uschess.org

 ,V 1HZ ,Q &KHVV UHDOO\
DV JRRG DV WKH\ VD\" Et
>
>Z' KK<
Z ^/

, ORRN IRUZDUG WR UHFHLYLQJ HDFK QHZ :KHQ WKH\ VD\ WKDW LW LV WKH EHVW RQ WKH
LVVXH OLNH D FKLOG ZDLWLQJ IRU KLV ELUWKGD\ SODQHW , KDYH WR DJUHH
WR DUULYH /XFLHQ /LERLURQ 4XHEHF &DQDGD
0LFKLJDQ /LIH 0DVWHU %RE &LDIIRQH
&RXOG D GD\ HQG PRUH EHDXWLIXOOO\"
$ IDQWDVWLF PDJD]LQH  XQSDUDOOHOHG &RPLQJ KRPH DIWHU ZRUN DQG QGLQJ
DQG EH\RQG FRPSDULVRQ  QRW D EHWWHU WKH ODWHVW LVVXH RI 1HZ ,Q &KHVV LQ
FKRLFH WKH PDLO
&DUVWHQ +DQVHQ &KHVV&DIp <YHV 6XUPRQW 5RHVHODHUH %HOJLXP

<RXU PDJD]LQH LV WKH RQO\ RQH , 7KDQN \RX IRU WKH ELJ HIIRUW \RX PDNH
DFWXDOO\ UHDG WR NHHS LPSURYLQJ 1HZ ,Q &KHVV
0DUN &URZWKHU 'U $WWLOOLR 6DFULSDQWL 5RPH ,WDO\
HGLWRU RI 6JG 9GGM +P %JGUU 8.
1HZ ,Q &KHVV LV WKH ZRUOGV EHVW FKHVV
1RWKLQJ FDQ WRXFK WKLV PDJD]LQH RQ SXEOLFDWLRQ
TXDOLW\ DQG TXDQWLW\ ,0 0DUN 'YRUHWVN\ VSHDNLQJ DW WKH
-RKQ +HQGHUVRQ 0LDPL ,QWHUQDWLRQDO &KHVV &OXE
'LUHFWRU RI FKHVV FRQWHQW ,&&
(YHU\ LVVXH LV D JHP RI PDJQLFHQW
2QH RI WKH ELJ SOXVVHV RI WKLV FKHVV DQDO\VLV , HVSHFLDOO\ OLNH WKH
PDJD]LQH RYHU RWKHUV LV WKDW 1,& LV DEOH HQGJDPH DQDO\VLV E\ -DQ 7LPPDQ
WR JHW ELJ QDPHV WR DQDO\VH PDQ\ RI 5ROI .QREHO 5RWNUHX] 6ZLW]HUODQG
WKHLU RZQ JDPHV
1HZ =HDODQG &KHVV 0DJD]LQH &RQJUDWXODWLRQV RQ D JUHDW FKHVV
PDJD]LQH
, KDYH UHDG \RXU PDJD]LQH IRU WHQ -RKQ 3DXO :DOODFH 1DUHOOD $XVWUDOLD
\HDUV QRZ DQG , KDYH DQWLFLSDWHG DQG
HQMR\HG HYHU\ LVVXH <RXU PDJD]LQH LV ZRQGHUIXO
&KRRQ +ZD 6LQJDSRUH &DUORV /XLV *XLDPDUH &XPDQD
6XFUH 9HQH]XHOD
:H ZRXOG ZHHS LI \RX WRRN DZD\ RXU
VXEVFULSWLRQ WR 1HZ ,Q &KHVV  3XUH 7KH EHVW FKHVV PDJD]LQH RI DOO WLPH
FKHVV FRQWHQW FUHDP ,0 -HUHP\ 6LOPDQ DXWKRU RI *QY
&KHVV%DVH 1HZV 6Q 4GCUUGUU ;QWT %JGUU

)LQG RXW ZK\ VXEVFULEHUV LQ  GLIIHUHQW FRXQWULHV WKLQN 1HZ ,Q &KHVV LV WKH EHVW 9LVLW ZZZ
QHZLQFKHVVFRP DQG WDNH RXW DQ LQWURGXFWRU\ VXEVFULSWLRQ <RX ZLOO SD\ RQO\  DQG ZLOO
UHFHLYH PRUH WKDQ  SDJHV RI FKHVV GHOLJKW LQ WKH QHZ VXSHUVL]HG ORRN RQVLWH WRXUQDPHQW
UHSRUWV IURP DOO RYHU WKH ZRUOG DQQRWDWLRQV E\ WRS JUDQGPDVWHUV OLNH &DUOVHQ $QDQG DQG
1DNDPXUD WKHPVHOYHV LQGHSWK LQWHUYLHZV RSHQLQJ VXUSULVHV SHUVRQDO HVVD\V IXOO FRORU SLFWXUHV
KRQHVW ERRN UHYLHZV MXLF\ JRVVLS HQGJDPH DQDO\VLV DQG *DUU\ .DVSDURYV H[FOXVLYH FROXPQ

A
7XUSLQ 'LVWULEXWLRQ  :HVW 6WUHHW 1HZ 0LOIRUG &7   WXUSLQQD#WXUSLQGLVWULEXWLRQFRP ZZZQHZLQFKHVVFRP
Counterplay
March Chess Life
I found the March, 2011 issue of Chess
Life to be outstanding. The balance was
perfect. Of course, the Larry Evans pieces
were obligatory, nevertheless well con-
ceived.
IM Jack Peters article Involuntary
Retirement deserves to be nominated
for a Chess Journalists of America award.
I once before urged consideration of arti-
cles of the economics of chess
professionals.
I enjoy reading about chess history so
Neil Brennens article The McDonnell-La
Bourdonnais Match was refreshing to
me. Its good to see him still digging the
archives. I must admit that as an old
timer I do not devour reports of junior
high championships so we view each
issue through our biases.
Kudos.
Ross Nickel
via e-mail
Missed tactic
In Chess to Enjoy, March, 2011, Prob-
lem I, GM Evans must have been in time
trouble to miss 1. ... Nf4!! which forces
mate in all variations.
r+ r +k+
pQ+ +ppp
+ + + +
+ p + +
+ + + +
P PnP +P
+ + PPq
R LR+K+
Black to play
It is a beautiful move that combines two
themesblocking an escape square and
a weak first rank, which makes it all the
more difficult for a lesser-ranked player
to see.
Im assuming time trouble as he was
always the one to push for finding the
most efficient way to win once a winning
advantage was achieved.
Henry Schwab
Troy, Michigan
A little history
I found the March 2011 Chess Life to
be extraordinary because of its discussion
of chess writing and annotating and dis-
cussion of some of the great chess writers,
leading off with Larry Evans and contin-
6 Chess Life May 2011
uing through Jack Peters and the great
annotators of the past.
Here is an interesting addendum to
that discussion. In the article about the
McDonnell-La Bourdonnais match series
of 1834 (pp. 30-33), Game 30 is annotated
by Paul Morphy, Adolf Anderssen and
Louis Paulsen. A crucial position comes
at Whites 37th move:
k + + +
+pp + +
pq + + +
+P+pPP+
P+ Pn+ +
+ LQ+ r
+R+ +P+
+ + + K
White to play
37. a5 Qh6 (Morphy then gives a long
note on Blacks other choices) 38. Bd2 Qh3
and Black gave a few spite checks before
39. Qf1 Rg8 40. f6 Qh5 41. f7 Rf8 42. e6 Ng3 43. Qf3
resigning.
But that was not the final word. Some-
where I purchased a copy of Laskers
How to Play Chess. The publication date
is not given, but its an old hardback
copy of a quick book of instruction by the
world champion of near-record reign.
Lasker applied himself to the position
and found at least two choices for Blacks
38th move: 38. Qh5 and 38. Qh7.
Lasker gives the lines of play as follows:
38. Qh5 39. Be3 (he says this is forced)
axb5 40. either Rf2 or f5-f6 leading into
the next line, or (much better for Black):
38. Qh7 when White must choose
between 39. Be3 axb5 40. Rf2 Nxf2 41.
Kxf2 Rg4 which leaves the f-pawn pinned
and the king exposed or 39. Qf1 Rg8
40. Qf3 Rg3 and White plays the desper-
ation course 41. f6. Whites position
appears to be very bad and perhaps totally
lost.
Lasker then writes three long para-
graphs discussing his views on annotating
games and why people would follow
authority blindly rather than using their
own resources. (These are reprinted at the
end of this letter.) His main point, which
is well worth noting, is that even in the
succeeding century when we have
recourse to computer search engines and
notes to millions of games, we still need
to go over the games ourselves and check
multiple annotations, if they are available,
to make sure we are learning to think
on our own rather than follow any author-
ity without question.
Here is Laskers full commentary on
the analysis:
This analysis, so beautiful and convinc-
ing at Whites 37th move, fails to notice the
exceeding importance of Blacks 38th
move. Black certainly committed a very
grave error there. La Bourdonnais, fatigued
by McDonnells stout resistance, which in
those days no other master would have
been capable of rendering, chose a line of
attack that hampered the mobility of his
Rook and so lost an all-important move. He
should have placed his Queen either on h7,
where it stood firm and menacing because
its range threatened directly and indi-
rectly the King, the Pawn on f5, the Queen
and the Rook, or on h5, a position suffi-
ciently strong and fine to recommend that
move although not so strong as the former.
[The rest of the paragraph shows the
lines of play already given.]
The position is interesting and instruc-
tive. Let my pupil take board and men
and try its varied possibilities. After a lit-
tle while he will himself perceive the moves,
strong and weak, alluring but faulty, sim-
ple or profound, which in this position
present themselves. By making the analy-
sis myself and informing him of its definite
result I should deprive him of a splendid
opportunity. Results are of less account
than Methods. Let him acquire the method
of judicious trials which will stand him in
good stead in many ways. Even the little
that has been said demonstrates the error
committed by La Bourdonnais and the
grievous omission of the annotator.
For education in self-reliance, facts of the
above type, if properly attended to, are of
value. You have to gain experience of this
kind to enable you to find a suitable mean
between humble acceptance of the dicta of
authority and overbearing self-assertion.
Chess provides you with such opportuni-
ties, because you can prove propositions
in chess, if need be by checkmating your
opponent, whereas in other fields of
endeavor it is difficult for you to obtain a
hearing or to prove your case, even though
you may be the champion of Truth. This
analysis is not aimed at Paul Morphy.
His was a creative mind but too far ahead
of his period to give of his best. That period
blindly believed in authority; it was eager
to pay genius by uncritical praise, but
slow to pay its debt in other ways. By
your effort to acquire critical judgment you
help to make your period cognizant of the
rightful claims of genius.
Peter Harris
Lubbock, Texas
Send your letters to letters@uschess.org.
If Chess Life publishes your letter, you
will be sent a copy of Test, Evaluate and
Improve Your Chess (see ad on p. 71).
uschess.org
 USCF Affairs May

Volunteer of the Month: Helen Schiffman Hinshaw

You have to go back to the 1960s
to find a decade in which this
months volunteer was not
involved in Virginia chess. Helen
Schiffman Hinshaw has been a
long-time volunteer with the Vir-
ginia Chess Federation (VCF)
and USCF. Much of her activity
predates my involvement in Vir-
ginia chess but she has been
nothing but supportive to me
over the last 15 years.
Over the past 40 years she has
served in every VCF office and
has been the chairperson of the
VCF board for at least the past
five years. She has served as chief or co-chief organizer for some of
the highest profile Virginia based events like the 1976 U.S. Open in
Fairfax, the 1996 U.S. Open in Alexandria and the National High
School Championship in Pulaski, Virginia. She has been a cheerleader
and recruiter for chess, spotting Woody Harris at his first Peterburg
event and getting him involved in the VCF. She served as a longtime
delegate from Virginia and as chair of the Regions and States com-
mittee. With her husband, J. Allen, she received the USCF Outstanding
Career Achievement award in 1986.
She learned chess from her father Harry Schiffman, and used to go
to tournaments with him in the 1960s, developing a love for both the
game and its structure. She had the unique perspective of being the
child of German immigrants and learning German as she grew up.
Along with her husband, she organized a club at Virginia Common-
wealth University in Richmond and ran many tournaments there over
the years. She helped create the David Zofchak Memorial tournament
when the former VCF president passed away.
She attempted to pass down the legacy to her daughter Melissa,
recently graduated from high school, by giving her a life membership
when she was very young. Recently retired from her job with the Vir-
ginia penal system and with more time on her hands, she is able to
resume her involvement in chess activity. She'll be attending the U.S.
Open delegates meeting this summer as both the newest and longest
serving Virginia delegate. This Volunteer of the Month designation
serves to welcome her back to chess! ~Michael Atkins
Call for ADMs
Advance Delegate Motions (ADMs) for the delegates
meeting at this years U.S. Open are due before June
1, 2011. They can be sent to Cheryle Bruce, c/o
USCF, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or e-
mailed to cbruce@uschess.org.
USCF Election
Any Youth category member who wants the May
candidate statements may receive them on request.
This applies only to Youth members who will be 16
by June 30th, since otherwise the Youth member
will not be receiving a ballot. In addition to the
150-word candidate statements that appear in this
issue of Chess Life, there will be 500-word state-
ments in the May and June issues. Youth members
are not scheduled to receive the May issue.
Election ballots
Ballots will be available to USCF members who are
current members for the entire day on May 5th and
who will be 16 by June 30th. More details about the
ballot will be available in a future issue. If a USCF
member did not register to vote by March 31, 2011
and is not a USCF member for the full day on May 5th,
2011, the member will not receive a ballot.
Voter Registration Numbers
After the close of voter registration at 11:59 p.m. on
March 31, a total of 3,945 USCF members of an eli-
gible 38,328 registered, representing 10.3% of the
membership.
Former Chess Life Editor Larry Parr 1946-2011
Lawrence (Larry) Parr, editor of Chess Life from
late 1984 to 1988, died April 2 at Subang Jaya
Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The
cause of death was reportedly tuberculosis. More will
be reported in a future issue of Chess Life, and can
also be seen on Chess Life Online, April archives, in
an article by Al Lawrence.

The USCF Mission

USCF is a not-for-profit membership organization devoted to extending the role of chess in American society. USCF promotes the study
PHOTO: ERNEST SCHLICH

and knowledge of the game of chess, for its own sake as an art and enjoyment, but also as a means for the improvement of society. It
informs, educates, and fosters the development of players (professional and amateur) and potential players. It encourages the develop-
ment of a network of institutions devoted to enhancing the growth of chess, from local clubs to state and regional associations, and it
promotes chess in American society. To these ends, USCF offers a monthly magazine, as well as targeted publications to its members and
others. It supervises the organization of the U.S. Chess Championship, an open tournament held every summer, and other national events.
It offers a wide range of books and services to its members and others at prices consistent with the benefits of its members. USCF serves
as the governing body for chess in the United States and as a participant in international chess organizations and projects. It is struc-
tured to ensure effective democratic procedures in accord with its bylaws and laws of the state of Illinois.

uschess.org Chess Life May 2011 7

 Candidate Statements
Allen Priest
I am Allen Priest from Kentucky.
As a Certified Public Accountant,
an auditor, and a small business
owner I will ask to be the VP-
Finance since the current
VP-Finance is not seeking re-elec-
tion. I think the USCF needs to
continue to review its internal con-
trols and the financial statement
preparation process. We have
improved the financial reporting
over the last several years. But we can still do better. We need to build
on the work done so far and make sure that all of the management
information that we need is readily available. We cannot afford finan-
cial surprises. We need to build both financial and cash flow budgets
and measure results to those budgets monthly, quarterly and annu-
ally. We need to more accurately track tournament costs so that we
can properly assess each event. We need to be measuring revenue
against budget as well as tournament expenses to budget on a line
by line basis. We will have to improve the lines of communication to
make sure that costs are allocated to the correct event, especially with
our spring scholastic tournaments so close together. To make sure the
Delegates have oversight of finance the Delegates Audit Committee
should be receiving copies of the auditors communications with
management. Also the Finance Committee needs a more detailed man-
agement discussion of the financial results each month.
Sevan A. Muradian
Do you want to be part of the best
chess organization in the world? I
certainly do. Together we can trans-
form the USCF into that organization
which services all types of chess lovers
from kids, to adults, to tournament
players, to casual players. I will
address three areas in this months
statement: Sponsorships, Affili-
ates, and Membership Types.
Sponsorships
Sponsorships play a key role initiatives such as the U.S. Cham-
pionships, Olympiad or World Youth. Sponsors, especially
corporate ones, seek exposure, statistics, and accountability.
Exposure can be accomplished through inexpensive communica-
tion tools ranging from social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,
YouTube) to free PR news releases to citizen journalism. Statis-
tics can be gathered through surveys either online or at USCF
national events, and of course through the MSA database. Account-
ability comes through transparent, process controlled tournament
execution and timely reporting.
Affiliates
There is a certain sales and marketing model used in many indus-
tries that the USCF can leverage to assist with growthits called the
channel partner model. The purpose of this model is to be able to reach
a wider audience through the use of multiple partners. We have this
model currently, its called affiliates, but we dont provide a thorough
infrastructure for them to maximize the relationship. Affiliates should
be provided with the following (at a minimum):
Basic marketing material (flyers, postcards, etc.) with positioning
information and key statistics;
Best practices of establishing clubs, organizing events, and getting
8 Chess Life May 2011
We need to make changes in our technology systems. Our com-
puters are aging, as is our phone system. We must plan those
replacements so that we do not face an emergency. We should
explore new technologies. But no matter what, we will always have
to maintain proper security over our members personal informa-
tion. I am in the personal information business and understand
those concerns very well.
Based on demographic and cultural trends we will face contin-
ued challenges to maintain our membership. Growth is going to be
even harder. So we have to explore new and better ways to gener-
ate value for our members. We can and should use the web and
related media more effectively. We have begun using the web to com-
municate with our members more frequently. We can do more, but
we have to have a master plan and then figure out how to pay for
implementing that plan. We have little room for cost cutting left. We
have to expand our revenue and just raising dues will not do the
job. We will have to be more creative. For example, many groups
have affinity marketing programs. These have lost some of their value
due to the numbers of these programs now. But we still need to
explore such additional sources of revenue.
We want our affiliates to create activity. We have to keep look-
ing for ways to make life easier for our affiliates, organizers and TDs
to work with us. More activity will lead to more members. Louisville
has the largest per capita scholastic membership of any area with
over a million population in the country, because we have lots of
USCF events.
trained as TDs;
Linking to the USCF website for membership registration and
tracking to the affiliate;
Uploading tournament articles with pictures and games for
review by the CL and CLO editors to review for publication;
A community/network for players, organizers and TDs to
easily connect;
By providing a solid infrastructure for our affiliates we widen the
reach of the USCF effectively and efficiently.
Membership Types
Modifying membership dues should occur only when actual costs
for items such as printing or postage increases. I propose the follow-
ing for the next three years (results analysis at 18 and 36 months):
Increases in current membership types to reflect real increases
in production costs;
An affordable Benefactor membership program to allow for
wider participation;
A rating only membership level with no access to a physical or
electronic publication;
Utilizing stable, inclusive, and service demand oriented member-
ship types, the USCF has a better opportunity to increase membership,
operating revenues, and continuity of memberships over time.
Conclusion (for now)
Ive secured sponsors of varying sizes to my chess projects. Ive
worked with local organizers to improve the tournament experience
to bring back players and find new ones. Im currently working on gath-
ering statistics on the chess community and marketing through
non-traditional avenues to capture the attention of the casual player.
I am asking for your support in becoming part of the Executive
Board. It is a position I will embrace with passion, energy, and
results. To learn more about my campaign and further details on
my ideas, please visit http://www.youruscf.com.
uschess.org
 Mike Nietman
With the legal problems mostly
behind us (there are still a few
bills remaining), we can start
thinking about a brighter future
with stronger financials.
To produce greater visibility
to our finances we should move
to a two year budget cycle. Cur-
rently the office and Executive
Board propose an annual budget
and the delegates approve it at
their meeting in August. Interestingly our fiscal year starts in
June. By the time changes to the budget are approved and imple-
mented three months of the fiscal year have concluded making it
difficult to meet the budget if substantial changes are made. With
a two year budget you alleviate half of that problem while giving
greater long term visibility to your financial planning. If circum-
stances warrant, modifications to the second year of the budget may
be made by the delegates. Alternatively we could go to a rolling two
year budget cycle model. Another possibility is to move the start of
the financial year from June to August or September. That would
give us more control over the budget but would not allow the del-
egates to have the audited financials when they convene in August.
Also, our budgets should not be break even budgets. We should
budget for a surplus in order to deal with contingencies that may
occur during the budget period or to build our coffers for the future.
Gary Walters
Im a commercial litigation attor-
ney, a retired soldier, a devout
chess player, and the father of
two grown daughters. I live and
work in Cleveland, Ohio. I am
primarily a correspondence player.
I am the 2009 USCF Absolute co-
champion, and Im among the top
20 U.S. players in the Interna-
tional Correspondence Chess
Federation, of which the USCF is a member. I am also presently a
member of the USCFs Executive Board. I ran for election last year
to fill one of the two vacancies on the Executive Board. I am now
seeking your vote to continue my service.
The USCF is making progress. Following a period of turbulence
due to several lawsuits, the Federation has stabilized. We currently
have a good Executive Board in place, which is focused on improv-
ing the stature of the organization and in seeking to find creative
ways to go forward in a market increasingly changing and that is
dominated by the Internet. We are and will continue to be the pre-
mier U.S. organization for the worlds best game. We are operating
within our budget, and our focus must now be on increasing rev-
enues, our members enjoyment, and the impact of the game in
general.
In my view, we will best attend to this focus in three ways.
First, we must continue to improve our services to members so that
they will play chess and recruit new players. This means that we
must be responsive and helpful to our affiliates as well as individ-
ual members. Second, we need to ensure that we are moving into
the 21st Century with our services related to communicating about
the game (magazine and website), and we must determine our
proper role on the Internet. Third, we must spread the word about
the benefits of chess and seek to find benefactors who will help us
uschess.org
The surplus should not be tapped without Executive Board approval.
Beyond memberships and tournament proceeds, an additional
area in which scholastic chess could significantly impact the USCF
economically is with sponsorships. USCF has had sponsors for some
programs and events such as the Grand Prix, Junior Grand Prix
and National Elementary. But we can and should be doing better!
So one must ask Why dont we get more sponsorship opportuni-
ties? At every Delegates Meeting Ive attended it has been asked
Where are the sponsorships? We should be obtaining corporate
sponsorships especially for our youth tournaments and programs.
Fact is that we have had some inquiries. However, when these com-
panies do their due diligence and research what the USCF is about
they invariably come across our current state of lawsuits and pol-
itics and that negates their interest immediately! We need to clean
up our act to secure these corporate sponsorships.
Im pleased to report that in my first year on the Board Ive expe-
rienced the continuation of professionalism and decorum that was
started the year before. We need to maintain a cohesive Board to fur-
ther the USCFs goals and lead us through these financial issues. I
know I can help! I have worked my entire life towards the betterment
of chess at the local, state and national level, the latter through my
efforts as delegate, committee member and committee chair.
I am an independent voice who promises to review each issue
before a decision is made and to vote according to its merits,
supporting the Board with whatever decision is made.
If you agree, please lend me your support in this election!
advance the game. I am not writing about only wealthy individu-
als and institutions, but also those who will give a little of their time
and wealth to chess. The USCF serves many constituenciessome
of our members are chess professionals, some are volunteers, and
some are only enthusiasts. We have to make the USCF experience
enjoyable and beneficial for each of these groups.
As for me, I am a volunteer. Over the past eight months, I have
given approximately 200 hours to the advancement of the USCF.
In addition to my time, I have not sought reimbursement for my
travel or other expenses as an Executive Board member. I will
continue to bear my own expenses for any future elected term. I
would also like you to know that I have no monetary interest in the
game and I am entirely independent of any individual or perceived
faction connected with the USCF. My interest is only in the good
of the game. My time has been split approximately evenly between
general issues regarding chess and legal issues relating to the
business of the organization. I am presently the only lawyer on the
USCFs Executive Board.
Election ballots
Ballots will be available to USCF members who are current
members for the entire day on May 5th and who will be 16
by June 30th.
If a USCF member did not register to vote by March 31, 2011
and is not a USCF member for the full day on May 5th, 2011,
the member will not receive a ballot. To confirm your voter
registration status, see uschess.org/msa.
Chess Life May 2011 9
 Looks at Books
Why Chess Makes People Happy
An anthropologist uses his discipline to study players passion for chess.
By Howard Goldowsky
Dr. Siegbert tArrASCh fAmouSly
observed that chess has the power to make
men happy; Dr. robert Desjarlais wants to
know why. Desjarlais, a professor of
anthropology at Sarah lawrence College
(bronxville, New york) and an expert-level
chess player, is the author of Counterplay:
An Anthropologist at the Chessboard (u.
California Press, $24.95). the book inves-
tigates the human passion for chess,
through personal narrative, short player
profiles, and a study of psychology, soci-
ology, American culture, online play, and
computer technology. early in the first
chapter, Desjarlais states his thesis:
Why devote ones energies to a time-
intensive pursuit that is little valued or
understood in ones own society? how is
it that, in a world rife with social inequities,
violence, economic upheaval, and fast-
paced transformation, people are drawn to
chess playing? the anthropologist in me
got to thinking: Why not conduct field-
work at the chessboard and train an
anthropological lens on the cultures and
motives of chess players?
Desjarlais successfully focuses this
anthropological lens by combining strict
first-person narrative (or short third-per-
son profiles of other players) with analysis
utilizing his background in social science.
this analysis often includes citations from
chess literature or scholarly work. Supple-
mental profiles of the authors friends
and research subjects close out each
chapter. here, for example, Desjarlais pro-
vides an all-too-familiar account of his
occasional addiction to online blitz:
[Narcotics] seem like such a natural fit: the
clammy need for a quick fix, the high that
bites back, the shame of it all. Biologists
would deem such conduct a behavioral
addiction akin to those of compulsive gam-
bling, shopping, or overeating ... once Im on,
if the conditions are right and blitz lust
takes hold, I can be on for hours chasing
three-minute games ...
he then investigates this behavior using
the voice of an anthropologist:
... the easy slide into game after game
can induce trancelike states that compare
to those found among the participants of rit-
ual ceremonies around the world. In Nepal,
10 Chess Life May 2011
shamans provoke trances for themselves
and others by sustaining a driving, inces-
sant drumbeat and intoning sacred chants
through nightlong ritual healing work. Their
purposes are different ... but the psy-
chophysiological effects are similar.
Counterplay, at its most successful, exis-
tential moments, strips all rationalization
from the chess enthusiast; the book lays
bare why players love their artand why
the smitten ones sometimes even love to
Robert Desjarlais, Counterplay: An
Anthropologist at the Chessboard, 2011,
University of California Press,
266 pp., $24.95
suffer. At his best, Desjarlais accurately
and emotionally describes the milieu of
competitive practice, at times even more
poignantly than Wells towers award-win-
ning Washington Post article the Days
and Knights of tom murphy or Paul hoff-
mans acclaimed Kings Gambit. in this
next passage, for example, Desjarlais pro-
vides an interesting anthropological
perspective on the ritual of resigning:
The last stages of a lost game can resem-
ble the act of dying ... few other sportive
games include the ritual of resigning, of
admitting defeat outright. That act can
itself induce an explicit, humbling, sub-
mission to an opponents will and mastery.
... Postgame analysis can reconstitute a
sense of self and meaningin ways sim-
ilar to those found with acts of mourning,
or with the healing rites that communities
around the world draw on when trying to
rebuild the lifeworld of a person afflicted by
illness or malevolent form.
unfortunately, however, Desjarlais lens
doesnt always focus as well as it does
here. Profiled personalities sometimes get
introduced to the reader more than once,
as though each chapter was written inde-
pendently of every other chapter. the
cover imagedepicting loek van Wely, a
professional playing at a professional tour-
nament (russian team Championships,
2008)does not accurately reflect the con-
tent of the book, which is primarily about
amateur chess. most ineffective, Desjarlais
overreaches by too often employing the
second-person (you) point of view for
many sections of his personal narrative.
Not only does the second-person voice
inject surrogate emotion that replaces the
readers genuine feeling, this voice proves
inconsistent with the more easily man-
aged and appropriate first-person (i)
voice used in the better written parts of the
book. before the reader is comfortable
understanding his own relationship and
passion for chess, Desjarlais too often
force feeds these highly personal feelings
with presumptuous second-person prose.
Nevertheless, Counterplay remains a
success, because it manages to erase a
niche image of the game, while respecting
the allure of its complexity. Desjarlais
respects botvinniks masterpieces equal to
Picassos; he respects the high and low
emotions of chess competition equal to
that of any physical sport; he respects the
achievements of the computer scientists
who have built machines that far exceed
the playing strength of the all-time best
humans; and he respects the utility with
which these humans have embraced their
submissive role. Within Counterplay, chess
and its attractions qualify as the center of
an objective study. Who better to pioneer
this study than an anthropologist with a
polished lens and a penchant for sliding
his microscope? .
the game that so many people love, under
uschess.org
 Dr. Robert Desjarlais:
A phenomenology of chess playing
HOWARD GOLDOWSKY: Did you write
Counterplay while on sabbatical?
Dr. robert Desjarlais: i wrote
the book mostly in breaks from teach-
ing, including summers. i did not
specifically have a sabbatical through
this stretch of time when i was writing
and re-writing the various chapters,
though there was a semester when i
was fortunate to have half the teach-
ing load that i normally do, and i made
good use of that time. i did have a
sabbatical a few years back, but spent
much of it playing and studying chess,
which lay the groundwork for the book.
For whom is the book intended? Of course
chess players will find Counterplay inter-
esting or at least relate to it, but how many
non-academic lay persons do you think
might enjoy your work?
the book is intended for several
audiences, i would say. its for chess
players, and its for the people who care
for themfrom the parents of young
and teenage chess players becoming
PHOTO COURTESY OF SUBJECT
enraptured by the game to those wives
and husbands who see their spouses
trek off to chess clubs. the book is
also for people interested in knowing
more about what is involved and at
stake for those of us serious about
playing chess, at either the amateur
or professional level.
uschess.org
the book is also geared toward anthro-
pologists and other thinkers, writers,
and students in the social sciences and
humanities interested in portraits of
particular subcultures and of life more
generally. but the last thing i wanted to
do was write a conventional academic
book along those lines.
its true that much of the book came into
play for me when i was trying to think
through, for myself, what held my inter-
est in chess, and how i should best
attend to the growing ambivalence i
had about devoting so much time to
studying and playing the game. in time,
the book became for me a vehicle to
understand both my own experiences at
the chess board, and those of others. i
wanted to capture, in words, as effec-
tively i could, what its all about.
You illuminate many interesting aspects
of chess culture and psychology that we
chess players often take for granted.
Part of what i enjoy about anthropology
is exploring the personal and interper-
sonal worlds that people live inwhat
makes people tick, what motivates and
concerns them, what they imagine and
strive for, and worry about. Writing this
book lent itself to these kinds of explo-
rations in direct and immediate ways.
in terms of the kind of anthropology i
do, i am particularly committed to a phe-
nomenological approach, which is to say
that i am interested in how certain phe-
nomenasuch as relating to friends,
loss and mourning, illness and healing,
ritual engagements, time and space
work in peoples lives. How do these
phenomena appear to the conscious-
nesses of individuals or groups of people?
in effect, the book offers a phenomenol-
ogy of chess playing.
Would you call Counterplay an ethnog-
raphy of chess culture?
Yes, i would. there is a strong ethno-
graphic component to the book, one
which draws on my training and expe-
rience as an ethnographer. i would
imagine that anthropological sensibil-
ityan ethnographic imagination, if
you willis what makes the book differ-
ent than the fine accounts we have of
chess by non-fiction writers, journalists,
and memoirists.
In Counterplay you mix third-person
ethnography with personal narrative. Can
an anthropologist take this work seri-
ously if you've become emotionally
involved with your subject?
that is an important question. im not
sure that any ethnography can be fully
objective, in the strict sense of the term,
as the author is always portraying any
given world from a particular perspective,
culled from his or her engagements with
that world. so even the perceptions of the
most seemingly objective observer are
enmeshed in certain perspectives, biases,
and evaluations. What is more impor-
tant, i think, is that the author tries to
convey faithfully in writing the concerns
and sensibilities of the people and lives
being portrayed. i have written other
ethnographies where my own experi-
ences have been much less the focus of
the text, while here i thought an effec-
tive way to proceed was to attend to my
own experiences directly, in relation to
others. i thought this might make for a
better read, especially since i could draw
on my anthropological sensibilities to
make sense of them. along with this, by
interviewing a number of other chess
players, amateurs and professionals
alike, i could relate my own experiences
to those of others, and differentiate them,
when it came to that.
in the end, i thought that an engaged,
impassioned, sometimes ambivalent
first-person account would provide for
greater insight into the lives of chess
players than a more distanced, aca-
demic perspective. it could be argued, in
fact, that such an account is ultimately
more valid than a more distanced one,
for it gets to the heart and guts of the
phenomena at hand.
One of the major strengths of the book is
when you compare chess-themed rituals
to rituals in other culturescultures in
which you've previously worked. Can you
speak a little bit about this?
i think its true that one thing that devel-
ops in time with anthropologists is a
certain comparative sensibility, in which
they can readily notice how certain
themes in particular settings in a given
society relate to themes found in other
societies. in other words, there is a com-
parative depth that anthropologists can
bring to the page when writing about
quite ordinary aspects of peoples lives,
which in the long run brings out the
depths, significance, and contours of
those lives.
Chess Life May 2011 11
 First Moves

The Chess Archivist

By neil Brennen

The PhiladelPhia inquirer of March 10 announced archivist. he was friendly to me, but frustrated that his work
the death of Jeremy Gaige. To many readers the name means wasnt more appreciated by chessplayers and chess writers. In
nothing. however, to writers, and the people who read their work, particular he was unhappy with the uScf for not paying more
Gaiges name means a lot. attention to his contributions. (four years later, after a deter-
a chessplayer who came across an annotation that said put mined effort by several u.S. chess writers and historians to make
the rook on one of the right-hand files would be both bewildered amends, Gaige was inducted into the u.S. chess hall of fame
and frustrated that in 2007.)
such a vague instruc- What disturbed me
tion was given. Likewise about our conversation
a mistake in move order was the constant cough
or a misprint. no chess Gaige struggled against
writer would intention- when speaking. he
ally pen such things. never mentioned his
But when it comes to emphysema during our
writing biography and talk, but I could tell he
giving a wrong date of had a serious illness.
birth or place, or get- In retrospect its amaz-
ting the results of a ing he kept updating
tournament incorrect, his card files as his
such things were con- health failed.
sidered acceptable at amazing, but not a
one time. That was pre- surprise to people who
Gaige. knew him. John
The field of chess hilbert, writing in his
history began to clean nomination of Gaige for
itself up when Gaige the u.S. chess hall of
published his Chess fame, stated anyone
Tournament Crossta- Jeremy Gaige (left) with Don Maddox in an undated photo. who has tried to do seri-
bles in 1969, a four ous work in chess
volume series spanning history knows, such
1851-1930. The publication of chess Personalia: a Biobibliog- work would, in large measure, not be possible without Gaiges
raphy, put out by Mcfarland in 1987, was the great leap extensive contributions. ... his kindness and help, both person-
forward. The book, reprinted in 2005, has 14,000 listings of birth ally and in his essential writings, have been appreciated by
and death dates for chess players, writers, organizers, and dozens of chess scholars world-wide for decades, and his writ-
composers, and more importantly has bibliographic informa- ings will be the standard in the field for many generations to
tion on each. So not only come. anyone interested
can a person look up the in the history of our game
date of birth of, say, the Gaige, Jeremy owes him a debt that
first black chess player cannot adequately be cal-
October 9, 1927, New York City, New York | February 19, 2011, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
of note Theophilus culated, let alone repaid.
Thompson (april 21, Part of that debt is the
1855, as it happens), but you can verify the spelling of his name obligation of holding to the standards Jeremy Gaige left for us
and get the source of the data. The bibliography entries are a in Chess Personalia and his other works. he became an archivist
gold mine for the writer, since the articles and other sources pro- for chess because no one else was doing it. chess history has
vide a lot more than just dates of birth and death. grown as a field enormously since Gaige began compiling lists
Gaige was a regular correspondent of many historians and and sifting through data, and much of that growth is built on
archivists, including edward Winter and John hilbert. My own Gaiges efforts. Lets not go back to the days when writers
PHOTO: NIGEL EDDIS

contacts with Gaige were much less extensive. I lived not far from mixed up edward Lasker and emmanuel Lasker and didnt think
Gaige, but Ive never met him in person. Id mailed some mate- it worth correcting.
rial to him over the years, including a brief note with my birth Blank spots in chess history, and Gaiges work, will continue
information in case he wanted to add me to a future edition of to be filled, and corrections made. now theres one entry in my copy
Chess Personalia. In 2003, I called Gaige and we spoke for about of Chess Personalia that Im updating. I take no pleasure in it.
15 minutes. I thanked him repeatedly for his efforts as an rest in peace, Jeremy Gaige.

12 Chess Life May 2011 uschess.org

112 Annual United States Open
th
JULY 30-AUGUST 7, 2011 | HYATT REGENCY ORLANDO AIRPORT

ORLANDO,
FLORIDA
HOTEL RESERVATIONS PRIZE FUND
9300 Airport Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32827 $50,000 in prizes based on 500 paid entries, else proportional,
407-825-1234, 800-233-1234 except $40,000 (80% of each prize) minimum guaranteed:
HR: $99 single/quad A one section tournament with class prizes.

PROJECTED PRIZES FIDE ARBITER SEMINAR JULY 30-AUGUST 1

TOP PLACES $8,000 - 4,000 - 2,000 - 1,500 - 1,000 - 800 - 600 - 500, Cost: $150; limited to 20 participants. Register by mail only,
CLEAR WINNER $200 BONUS U.S. Chess Federation, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557
ATTN: Cody Stewart
CLASS PRIZES TOP MASTER (2200-2399) $2,500 -1,200 - 800 - 500
EXPERT (2000-2199) $2,500-1,200-800-500 CLASS A (1800-1999) BLITZ!
$2,500-1,200-800-500 CLASS B (1600-1799) $2,500-1,200-800- U.S. Blitz Championship: Saturday, August 6, 12 noon
500 CLASS C (1400-1599) $2,000-1,000-600-400 CLASS D
(1200-1399) $1,500-700-500-300 CLASS E OR BELOW (UNDER ENTER NOW!
1200) $1,500-700-500-300 UNRATED $800-400-200 www.uschess.org/webstore/tournament.php
Phone entry: 800-903-8723
Tournament website:
www.uschess.org/tournaments/2011/usopen/
USCF DELEGATES MEETING August 6-7

CHESS PROMOTION WORKSHOPS August 3-5

SCHOLASTIC EVENTS
Trophies Plus U.S. Girls Junior Open
USCF AWARDS LUNCHEON August 6 at noon Denker Tournament of High School Champions
Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions

S E E T O U R N A M E N T L I F E N AT I O N A L S O N
PA G E S 4 9 - 5 0 F O R C O M P L E T E I N F O R M AT I O N
 Chess to Enjoy
Bad to the Ivory
At the start of a game, each piece is born good. Some go bad. And some become
By GM Andy Soltis
downright awful.
After Grandmaster Konstantin
Chernyshov won the strong Moscow Open
last year he checked his games with a
computer. He was shocked to find the
machine liked an ugly move played by one
of his grandmaster opponents.
It was a retreat of a white knight from
c2, where it was attacked by a black b-
pawn, to the corner of the board, a1.
Even though the knight was stalemated,
some programs felt White was close to
winning.
Not having a cold electronic mind but
a warm human heart I wouldnt want
such a piece, Chernyshov shrugged. He
recalled Siegbert Tarraschs claim that if
you have one bad piece, your whole game
is bad. Tarrasch was vindicated once
again as Chernyshovs opponent desper-
ately sacrificed the useless knight for a
pawn twenty moves later, just before he
resigned.
Everyone has to deal with bad pieces,
the ones that are rendered useless by
the pawn structure and a lack of maneu-
vering space. But some pieces, even a
queen, arent just bad. They are spec-
tacularly bad, world-class bad. They could
take gold in the bad-piece Olympics.
A worthy candidate for worst-ever
queen occurred in this much-antholo-
gized game:
French Defense,
Advance Variation (C02)
Aron Nimzowitsch
Arthur Hakansson
Kristianstad, 1922
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. Qg4!?
I have to admit I loved this ridiculous
move when I was just starting out. I
played 4. Qg4 in my first tournament
game, beating Paul Magriel, who went
on to fame in backgammon and poker.
4. ... cxd4 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. Bd3 f5 7. Qg3 Nge7 8.
14 Chess Life May 2011
0-0 Ng6 9. h4
This is designed to make Blacks king
knight his worst piece, after h4-h5.
9. ... Qc7 10. Re1 Bd7 11. a3 0-0-0 12. b4 a6
13. h5 Nge7 14. Bd2! h6 15. a4 g5 16. b5 f4
17. Qg4 Nb8 18. c3! Re8?
Black had to try something like 18. ...
dxc3 19. Rc1 Nf5 and ... Bc5.
19. cxd4 Kd8 20. Rc1 Qb6 21. a5 Qa7 22. b6
Qa8
qn krl r
+p+ln +
pP +p+ p
P +pP pP
+ P pQ+
+ +L+N+
+ L PP+
RNR + K
After 22. ... Qa8
A queen position which one expected
to find only in problems, Nimzowitsch
wrote in Chess Praxis.
Actually, there have been similar exam-
ples. One occurred in a Alexey Selezniev-
Curt von Bardeleben match in 1920,
when Blacks queen ended up on a8,
hemmed in by a white pawn on a7 and a
black one on b7. Black resigned when
White created an unstoppable threat to
entomb it with Bg5-d8-c7-b8!.
23. Rc7 Nf5 24. Nc3 Be7?
The mundane but consistent way for
the game to end would have been 24. ...
Bb4 25. Nxd5 Bxd2 26. Nxd2 Nxd4 27.
Rc8+! and would likely resign, in view of
28. Nc7 and 29. Nxa8. Black allows a
more dramatic finish.
25. Nxd5 Nxd4 26. Nxd4 exd5 27. Qxd7+!
Nxd7 28. Ne6 mate
Tarrasch is also credited with the advice
that if you dont know what to do, figure
out which is your worst-placed piece and
move it to a better square. But in some
positions, like Whites in the Chernyshov
game, theres nothing to do but get rid of
the awful piece.
What often happens then is governed by
what I dubbed Bernsteins Evaluation
Enigma in this space a few months ago:
You give up material and inexplicably
your position seems to improve.
GM Yuri Averbakh
GM Boris Spassky
Soviet Championship, Leningrad, 1956
rnq+ rk+
+pn + lp
p+ p +p+
+ pPp PP
P+P+Pp +
+ N +N+
P L P +
R +QK +R
After 16. Nf3
Both black knights are horrible. The
one on c7 can go to e8. But it cant go any-
where after thatunless Black plays ...
Bh8 and ... Ng7?!?.
The other knight can go from b8 to d7
and then b6 followed by c8 and e7 and
possibly g8. Not a pretty picture.
Boris Spassky solved his knights prob-
lem with the remarkable 16. ... Nc6!??.
White was so stunned he thought nearly
an hour before playing 17. dxc6.
After 17. ... bxc6 Black had only a
pawn for his lost knight. But he was able
to energize his other knight with ... Ne6-
d4 and push his center pawns. Even
uschess.org
 Problem I Problem II Problem III
Lilienthal Andor Lilienthal Andor Lilienthal Andor Lilienthal
Lev Aronin Alexander Bokuchava Abram Khavin

Andor (Andre) Lilienthal, the great +Rl +k+ r+ r + + +  k+

r +
Hungarian master who befriended a
string of world champions, would
+p+q+ppp  p + +pkL + + +l+p
have been 100 this month. Lilienthal
+ + r + n +p+ + + + +pP
first became famous for defeating + +LP + + + P L + +p+ +
Jos Capablanca with a queen sac- + + p + + p + + Lp + Q +
rifice in 1935 and was one of the
worlds dozen best players in the
+ + + +P + n + P +P+ + R
1930s. He emigrated to the Soviet
Q + +P+ P+ + PK+ q+r+ PP+
Union, where he gave dazzling simul- + + + K R + + +R + + R K
taneous exhibitions, playing 201 White to play White to play White to play
boards in one in 1937. He became a
second for Tigran Petrosian, and Problem IV Problem V Problem VI
later returned to Budapest, where Sandor Boros Andor Lilienthal Andor Lilienthal
Andor Lilienthal Gyorgy Negyesy Bukhuti Gurgenidze
Bobby Fischer was a frequent house
guest. The games of Lilienthal, who + r +k+
was the worlds oldest grandmaster
r+ q l r +qr + k
when he died last year, provide this
ppp +k+p pR+ +ppp pp+q+pp
months quiz. In each position you + + + + + Pp+ + n +p+ P
are asked to find the fastest win- + + Plp + + PnQ + + P +
ning line of play. This will typically + rL+ +
mean the forced win of a decisive
+ np+ + +r+N+ +
amount of material, such as a rook
+ P + + + + + + P + + +
or minor piece. For solutions, see PP P QPP P+ + PPP + Q PP+
page 71. R L K NR + +R+ K R +R+ K
Black to play White to play White to play

though White was able to trade queens at
move 29, he couldnt make headway, and
the game ended in a remarkable draw at
move 73.
You would think that when you reach
the endgame, there are few chances to
have a bad piece, becausewell, because
you have fewer pieces. Wrong.
In endings, you often face a choice
between a move that leads to a forced loss
and a move that is merely ugly. As a result,
even good players do horrible things to
their pieces because the alternatives are so
hopeless. The following could be the worst
rook in endgame history.
Grigory Levenfish
Akiba Rubinstein
Vilnius, 1912
to co-author perhaps the best-ever book
on rook endgames. Of course, he knew
the golden rule of rook endings: Always
keep your rook active.
Yet here he felt that meeting the threat
of 44. ... Rxb2 with 44. Rb1 would lose to
44. ... Kc4 and ... Kb3. So Levenfish
played 44. Ra2??! and the rook was stale-
mated after 44. ... Rd1!. He resigned a few
moves later.
There is, however, some good news for
bad pieces. If you have other pieces that
are doing their job, they can shoulder
the responsibility until a horrible piece
can go to work. Then Tarraschs one bad
piece rule is refuted, as in this game.
Open Ruy Lopez (C80)
Alexander Beliavsky
c4 allows White some chances from 15.
Qa1! Qc7 16. Nd4. However:
14. ... h6 15. Be3 Be7 16. Qe2 Qc6 17. Rfa1
Bd8 18. Rb2 0-0 19. Rab1 Be7 20. Ba2 Rfb8
21. h3 c4
When this arose, in a Soviet team tour-
nament, the other members of Alexander
Beliavskys team approached his board,
one at a time. Each one looked at the
piece on a2 and walked away, shaking his
head.
One player jokedoptimisticallythat
while it was a terrible bishop, it was also
a Beliavsky bishop. Maybe a great player
like him would find a way to use it.
22. Nd4 Qd7 23. f4! Nc6 24. g4! g6 25. Rf1

Mikhail Pukshansky
Nxd4 26. Bxd4 Kh7 27. Qf3 Ba3 28. Rbb1
+ + + + Moscow, 1972
Qe7 29. f5 gxf5 30. gxf5 Bc8 31. Kh1 Bb7 32.
Rxb5 Ba6 33. Ra5 Bb7!? 34. Rxa8 Rxa8 35.
+ + + + Rg1 Rg8 36. Rxg8 Kxg8 37. f6 Qe6
+p+ + + White played 38. Kg1 and that was
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5.

pity. He could have forced a draw with the

0-0 Nxe4 6. d4 b5 7. Bb3 d5 8. dxe5 Be6 9.
+pk + +
dramatic 38. Qg2+ Kf8 39. Bxc4!!.
Nc3?! Nxc3 10. bxc3 Na5 11. Bg5 Qd7 12. a4
p+ + + + The point is that after 39. ... dxc4 40.
c5! 13. axb5 axb5 14. Ra2
Whites light-square bishop is usually
Qxb7 Qxh3+ 41. Kg1 Whites threats of
a star piece in the Ruy Lopez. But 9.
P P +K+
mate on the eighth rank or Qa8+ followed
Nc3?! ensured that it couldnt get to its
by Qxa3 are so strong that Black would
P r + +
best diagonal, after c2-c3 and Bc2.
R + + + White is betting that his lead in devel- accept a draw. And the hero of the day
After 43. ... Rd2 opment will count more than his would have been that dreadful Beliavsky
White is Grigory Levenfish, who went on super-bad bishop. For example, 14. ... bishop. .
uschess.org Chess Life May 2011 15
 Solitaire Chess

Tactics, Tactics, and More Tactics

The Grnfeld dates to an 1855 match in the city then known as Calcutta, India. In
By Bruce Pandolfini

this months game, a Grnfeld practitioner descends into a black hole.

Some of the sharpest opening fights
occur in the Grnfeld Defense, especially
the Exchange Variation. Indeed, Fischer
as Black lost two classic battles to
Spassky prior to their World Champi-
onship encounter of 1972, and major
disputes between top players have contin-
second-best moves, and there may be
bonus pointsor deductionsfor other
12. Rd8
If 12. ... Bxc6, then 13. Qxc6+ Kd8 14.
moves and variations. Note that ** means
Qxa8+ (1 bonus point).**
that the note to Blacks move is over and
Whites move is on the next line.** 13. Qb3 Par Score: 6
Accept 3 points part credit for the nat-
ural 13. Rb1, which unfortunately runs
7. Bb5+ Par Score: 5

ued right up to the present day. Here is Accept full credit for the standard
into 13. ... Qd3+! 14. Kxd3 Bxc6+ and 15.
one of the earlier battles forged in the moves, 7. Nf3 or 7. Bc4.
... Bxa4.
Soviet Schools furnace of the 1940s and
1950s. Although Nezhmetdinov defeats
7. Nc6
Safe is 7. ... Bd7. The knight block
13. Qxa1
merely an Amateur (Black) in a 1951 The line 13. ... Qxb3? 14. Bxd7+ Rxd7
simultaneous exhibition, the game is looks risky but is apparently playable.**
15. axb3 nets White a piece (1 bonus
fraught with cutting edge attacks and point).**
risks. The opening moves were:
8. d5 Par Score: 5
Attacking the pinned knight is an obvi-
ous way to question Blacks play.
14. Bb2 Par Score: 5
The bishop forks queen and rook. Still,
Exchange Grnfeld (D85) matters are not quite what they seem. Or
Rashid Nezhmetdinov are they?
8. Qa5

Amateur This attacks the bishop and the c3-

USSR, 1951 pawn, inviting complications. An
alternative is 8. ... a6.**
14. Qb1

15. Nf3! Par Score: 6

Instead of taking a rook, White offers a
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. cxd5 Nxd5 5. 9. Qa4 Par Score: 6
Neither 9. dxc6 Qxb5 nor 9. Bxc6+ second rook. Only 3 points part credit for
e4 Nxc3 6. bxc3 c5
bxc6 hold much promise. So the white 15. Bxh8 Qxb3 16. Bxd7+ Rxd7 17. axb3.
rnlqkl r queen comes up to defend the bishop. The White would be a piece up if not for 17.
pp+ pp+p incidental threat is 10. Qxa5 (1 bonus ... f6, locking in the bishop.
point).
+ + +p+ 15. Qxh1
9. Qxc3+
+ p + +
With 9. ... Qxa4? 10. Bxa4 White picks
up the pinned knight (1 bonus point).**
16. Ne5 Par Score: 5
Accept 1 bonus point if you foresaw the
+ PP+ +
+ P + + 10. Ke2 Par Score: 4 mate threat at f7 when offering the rook.
P+ + PPP Deduct 3 points for 10. Bd2? Qxa1+.
White will give the rook, but not for free
16. e6
R LQKLNR
and not with check.
Your starting position
17. Bxd7+ Par Score: 5
Deduct 3 points part credit for 17. Qb5
Now make sure you have the above or 17. Qb7 because of 17. ... Qd1+! 18.
10. Bd7

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 Whites next move
After 10. ... Qxa1 11. dxc6, White Kxd1 Bxc6+. On the other hand 17. Nxd7
threatens 12. c7+ Bd7 13. Bxd7 mate.** (full credit) looks strong. The threat is 18.
Nf6+ Ke7 19. Qb7+ Kd6 20. e5 mate.
11. dxc6 Par Score: 5

only after trying to guess it. If you guess

17. Rxd7
correctly, give yourself the par score. After 17. ... Ke7 18. Qb7 White threat-
11. bxc6

Sometimes points are also rewarded for 12. Bxc6 Par Score: 4 ens 19. Nc6+ Kd6 20. Be5 mate (2 bonus

16 Chess Life May 2011 uschess.org

 Problem I Problem II Problem III
ABCs of Chess Pin Mating net Attraction

These problems are all related to

+
+k+ + + +k+ + +
rk+ +
key positions in this months game.
+ + + + + ++ + + +lpp+q
In each case, Black is to move. The +p+ + + + + + + +L+ + +
answers can be found in Solutions q + + + q + + + + p + +
on page 71. Ql + + + l + + + Q+ + + +
May Exercise: Play over a short
+ N + + + p + + + +R+ +
game of twenty moves or so just P + + + P+ +PP + + +KP +
from the score. For each move, say + + K + +RL KL+ + + L +
the move in your mind in chess nota-
tion, try to picture it being played on
the actual board, look for patterns, Problem IV Problem V Problem VI
relationships, and connections, Trapping Mating net Mating net
whether for attack or defense, such
as alignments of several pieces, and +
+kl L + + + + + + + +
noting which units are over or under- + +
pp+ + + + + + Q + +
protected. Top it off by constructing + + + + + + + + +p k +
a logical narrative that ties every-
thing together and helps you
+ + + + + + +k+ + + + +
remember the progressive flow of + + + + +L+n+ + + +K+ +
play. To paraphrase Mark Twain, in + + + + + + + + + +R+P+
this way you can recall a chess game + + P + q lKR + q+ +n+ +
better, whether it happened or not. + + K + + +Q+ + + + + +

points). Theres also a discovered check by Accept only 3 points part credit for 21. White has his choice of mates. He could
the d7-bishop. All defenses appear to Nxf7+, which is met by 21. ... Rd4 22. mate by 25. Qf6+. If 25. ... Kg4, then 26.
fail.** Bxd4+ cxd4 23. Nxh8 (23. e5+ Kg7) 23. ... Qh4 is mate; or 25. ... Kxe4 26. Qe5 is
d3+. mate. Accept full credit if you so ana-
lyzed. White could also score with 25.
18. Qb8+ Par Score: 5

Qe5+, when 25. ... Kg4 26. Qg5+ Kh3

21. Kg5

27. Qg3 is also mate, but deserving of only

18. Rd8
On 18. ... Ke7 there follows 19. Nc6 4 points part credit.
22. Nf3+ Par Score: 5
mate (1 bonus point). The try 22. h4+ rates 4 points part
credit. On 22. ... Kxh4, there follows 23. 25. Kxe4
Qf4+ Kh5 24. Qg4+ Kh6 25. Nf7 mate (1
19. Qb5+ Par Score: 5

bonus point); on 22. ... Qxh4, play contin- 26. Ng5 Par Score: 4
ues 23. Bc1+ Kh5 24. Qf3+ Qg4 25. Qxg4
19. Ke7
If 19. ... Rd7 then 20. Qxd7 mate. No
mate.
mate (1 bonus point); if 22. ... Kh5, then Accept full credit for any bishop move
bonus points.** 23. Qf3+ Kh6 (23. ... Kxh4 24. Qg4 mate) that is mate along the b8-g3 diagonal (f4
20. Qb7+ Par Score: 5
Other choices were 20. Nc6+ (full credit)
24. Nf7 is mate (1 bonus point).
22. Kh5
doesnt work). .
or 20. Qxc5+ (2 points part credit). On On 22. ... Kg4, White has 23. Qxe6+
20. Nc6+, there might have followed 20. (23. h3+ is also good) 23. ... Kf4 (or 23. ...
... Ke8 (d7) (20. ... Kd6 21. Be5+ etc.) 21. Kh5 24. Qh3 mate) 24. g3 mate (1 bonus
Nxd8+ Kxd8 22. Qb8+ Kd7 23. Qb7+ Kd8 point).** Solitaire Chess scores:
(23. ... Kd6 24. e5 mate or 23. ... Ke8 24. Total your score to determine
Bf6) 24. Bf6+ Be7 (24. ... Ke8 25. Qc8 23. g4+ Par Score: 6
your approximate rating below:
mate) 25. Qxe7+ Kc8 26. Be5 and mate Add 1 bonus point if you had the text in
at c7. Thus 20. Nc6+ rates full credit. The mind when playing 22. Nf3+.
problem with 20. Qxc5+ is that after 20.
Total Score Approx. Rating

... Rd6! 21. Qc7+ Ke8! White has a sure

95+ 2400+
23. Kxg4
draw but its hard to make progress. The
81-94 2200-2399

rook at d6 is a staunch defender.

66-80 2000-2199
24. Qxe6+ Par Score: 4 51-65 1800-1999
36-50 1600-1799
20. Kf6 24. Kf4
If 20. ... Kd6 then it is mate by either If 24. ... Kh5, then 25. Qh3 is mate (1
21-35 1400-1599

21. Nxf7 or 21. Nc4.** bonus point).

06-20 1200-1399
0-05 under 1200
21. Qxf7+ Par Score: 5 25. Be5+ Par Score: 5

uschess.org Chess Life May 2011 17

Cover Story

est Orange Krush

W
has the juice tO Win the

usate By Al Lawrence

Photography by Al Lawrence

18 Chess Life May 2011 uschess.org

Its the end of the thRee-day Presidents day weekend on february 19-21, so its also the third and last day
of the venerable U.S. Amateur Team East Championship (USATE) in Parsippany, New Jersey. Because of its size and his-
tory, the tournament has also been awarded the designation of the World Amateur Team Championship. At the start of the
sixth and last round, the 279 four-man teams and 1,178 players have already played nearly 3,000 games. Seven grandmas-
ters (GMs)Art Bisguier, Alex Fishbein, Robert Hess, Sergey Kudrin, Gennady Sagalchik, Magesh Chandran Panchanathan,
Leonid Yudasinand IM/WGM Irina Krush are among the competitors.But at the finish, two international master-led teams,
each with identical average ratings of 2184, face off on table one. They have by themselves made more than a thousand moves
painstakingly careful decisionsto arrive at this chance for a national title. None of the players would have guessed that in
this crucial round, a non-move would make all the difference.

West Orange Krush sat in lone first place with a perfect 5-0 score, playing black on its boards one and three against
Watson Fell Off the Deep Blue, who trailed by just a half-point. Seven other teams with 412, including Virginia Assassins
on table two, had an obvious stake in the outcome of the top-table match-up. Unless the front-runners could be at least
nicked for a draw, they would romp away with the title alone. The top-seeded team, Dean of Academy Chess, led by IM
Dean Ippolito, which came into the tournament at the highest-possible average team rating of 2199, had drawn its matches
in rounds three and five, dropping a whole point back.

Almost four hours later, the first three boards on table one had resolved into an even split. The board one matchup, Zlot-
nikov-Marc Tyler Arnold, petered out to a draw, despite the nearly 200 points in Tylers favor. Krushs Radomskyj lost to
Josef Friedman on board two, while his teammate Jose Fernandez picked him up by beating Daniel Rohde (son of GM Michael)
on board three. Thus, the top three boards were finishing even, leaving it all in the hands of board four, Victor Rosas-Chaz
Daly, which ultimately boiled down to this position, an endgame rife with complications.

dissolve Blacks two passed

-+-+-+-+ pawns that have pushed
zp-+r+kvlp through to the third and fourth
-tr-+-+-+ ranks. Under championship-
title pressure and a one-hour
+-+-+pzP- sudden death time control, the
-zpRzp-zP-zP position could soon turn into
+-+PzpN+- chess-roulette.
But the possibilities remained
PzP-+R+K+ unplayed. Black made his last
+-+-+-+- move, ... Kf7, with 13 seconds,
After40.Nf3 plus a five-second delay, left in
his first, two-hour time control.
A few example lines con- The move counter on the
vince us theres lots of Chronos clock the players were
double-edged play left: using showed Black had made
40. Kg6 41. h5+ Kxh5 42. 40 moves, and had changed its
Kg3 h6 43. Rh2+ Kg6 44. display to show the extra hour
Rxh6+ Bxh6 45. Ne5+ Kh7 46. allowed for the final time control.
So, Chaz Daly, a near-expert
Nxd7 Re6 47. Rc1 Bg7 48. Nc5
Re7; or even 40. b3 41. axb3 from the Miami area, who had
Rxb3 42. h5 Rxd3 43. h6 Rd1 won all five of his previous
44. hxg7 Kxg7 45. Ne5 Rb7 games, got up for that neces-
sary walk down the hall so
many of us hurry to take after
-+-+-+-+ making time control. And he
zpr+-+-mkp worried about missing his flight
-+-+-+-+ home. But even before he was
back to the board, his oppo-
+-+-sNpzP- nent had claimed a win on
-+Rzp-zP-+ time. It turned out that Black
+-+-zp-+- had made only 39 moves, as
both players scoresheets accu-
-zP-+R+K+ rately reflected. (See sidebar,
+-+r+-+- White to play and not move?).
Analysisafter45....Rb7 West Orange Krush had
scored the perfect 6-0 sweep.
White is likely better, but its Watson Fell Off the Deep
not obvious just how he can Blue fell off the leader board.
Recruiting a winning team
After 41 years of experience, what do we know about
putting together a winning team? Ratings are key, of
course. But how should the allowable total of 8,799
points be dispersed?
A top-heavy team, with grandmasters (GMs) on boards
one and two (no team is allowed more than two GMs),
gives away the odds on the bottom two boards to a bet-
ter -balanced team. But there are some successful
examples, including the 1998 winner, www.ChessSuper
store, made up of former world champ GM Anatoly Kar-
pov on board one, GM Ron Henley on board two, Irina
Krush on board three, and Albert Pinnella, then rated
1272, making rating-room on board four.
On the other hand, a perfectly rating-balanced crew
risks sacking too many top-board games. But Connecti-
cut Expert Alan Price is a notable advocate of this
approach, and his opinion demands respect, since hes
put together two U.S. Amateur Team East winners
Light Blue in 1998 and Palins Gambit in 2009.
Past winners also emphasize the need for team spirit.
When your team needs only a half-point to take the
match, its no time to go for broke for the 6-0 board
prize. (None of the members of this years winning team
had a perfect score.) And, of course, the team has to get
along. Luck is sometimes an undeniable and unpre-
dictable factor, like players suddenly going on a hot-streak.
With all this to think about, it can take weeks or even
months to put together a contender, as both rating- and
personality-compatible members are recruited. On the
other hand, sometimes serendipity is king. This years win-
ners assembled in only a few minutes at a meeting of the
West Orange Chess Club.

uschess.org Chess Life May 2011 19

Cover Story

They made the right ruling, unfortunately

IM Marc Arnold, first board on Watson Fell Off the Deep Blue, is a high school senior with a goal of making grandmaster.
Hes played in the USATE every year since 2001. Close enough to taste first place after a decade of trying, he was obviously deflated.
Despite his disappointment, he told me, They made the right ruling, unfortunately. But what did he say to Chaz Daly, his fourth
board who walked away from the board to forfeit? Chaz told me he was sorryI said, Not your fault. You went 5-1! Thats a
lot of team spiritand a lot of perspective for someone so young.

Plenty of other winners

Second place overall went to Board? Lonely Knight?, while Virginia Assassins beat a powerful, second-seed team, Hunter
High School, in round six to place third on tiebreaks. Both teams scored 5.
The USATE awards some 35 plaques and 100 DGT North American digital clocks. Categories include team prizes for every
hundred-point range and top teams in the categories of college, high school, middle school, two scholastic teams, mixed-dou-
bles, senior, military, company team, and family.
All Team prizes are a life-long source of pride for players. Worn trophy-clocks carried by Team veterans attest to such past glory.
Top-board honors are a special badge of honor. This years winners took home a plaque. In board order, they were: GM Robert
Hess, FM Dylan McClain, Jeff Kelleher, Joseph Felber, and Ruth Haring (alternate). McClain is the New York Times chess colum-
nisthe does indeed play chess! In fact, McClain is a strong master and a faithful USATE regular despite his hectic schedule,
sometimes making the Team the only tournament of the year. Haring, a member of USCFs executive board, traveled from Cali-
fornia to play in the event. To be fair, there were multiple 6-0 scores on the top four boards, and tiebreaks had to be used to determine
the board-winner. As you could have gathered by this time, no one with a significant achievement went away without a prize, so
these other perfect scorers won clocks. A complete list of all win-
ners, including all perfect scores, is given on page 23.

White to play and not move?

Suppose youre in a tournament, playing white, and
your opponent is late. How do you start the game? Doing
it wrong can cause a time-control kerfuffleand you can
even be penalized.
Heres the simple formula: Start your own clock, make
a legal move, and only then start Blacks clock. (If youre
using a digital clock, first make sure the time controls are
properly programmed.)
And never, ever trust a clocks move-counter!
If you start Blacks clock without making a move, youll
be making the mistake that led to national-championship-
level confusion on table one in the final round of the recent
U.S. Amateur Team East (see main story). When a clocks
move-counter is turned on, all button-pushes are inter-
preted as actual moves, even when theyre not. If White
starts Blacks clock without making a move, Black, on
arriving, will press Whites clock. Then White will hit
Blacks clock again after actually making the games first
move. Thus, Blacks clock-button will have been pressed
twice before he makes his first move, putting his counter
plus-one to reality.
USCF rules say that players rely on a clocks move
counter at their own risk. Move counters are irrelevant
and sometimes misleading for a variety of reasons. Its your
scoresheet that counts. It doesnt have to be perfect. Youre
permitted three missing or incomplete move pairs.
What should you do as Black to protect yourself if you
show up late to find out your opponent has started your
clock without making a move on the board? Youre entitled
to make a claim. But do it immediately. Dont make a
move. Go to a director and explain the situation. What can
happen? The director will reset the counter and may decide
to split the remaining time and even give Black an extra
two minutes. So, despite your tardiness, you could wind
up with a time advantage!
(For a comprehensive discussion of this topic, go to Polly
Wrights blog: castlingqueenside.blogspot.com.)
A teaching laboratory
Many prominent chess teachers, like GM Leonid Yudasin and
GM Gennady Sagalchik attend the USATE with their stu-
dents. Sagalchik oversaw seven student-teams, plus a team
composed of their parents. His Long Island Chessmates pro-
gram teaches the game to 400 school children. Every year our
teams come back to say how much fun the USATE is,
Sagalchik said, so our group here is growing. Sagalchik was
on the winning team in 1995, but he also prizes the plaques
hanging in his living room for top family team. This year he
played four rounds on board one of LI Chess Mates 2, a team
down in the rankings with an average rating of 1453. It was
good to see them play next to me, and it inspired me, but it
also made me want to jump out of my skin on a number of occa-
sions!, Sagalchik said.
Putting the W
orldin World Amateur Team
The two junior teams from the Huilian Chess Club in Harbin,
China, took the special prize for traveling the farthest for the
Team. Their coach Huilian Fan is the trainer of Chinas national
youth team. Through an interpreter, he told me that he valued
the experience for his teams because In China, young players
play only each other in tournaments, so this event is wonder-
ful experience. Our teams are very excited they can test
themselves against adults. Both Chinese teams finished
respectably in the middle of the final crosstable.
The Goldie family came from Zurich, Switzerland. Thomas, 10,
recently won the qualifier to play in the Swiss under-12 champi-
onship this summer. His mother Tolulope got him started playing
afterId done somereading about how chess benefitschildren
The good news is that we found is that chess is also big in Switzer-
land.Thomas and his younger sister Eva came to the U.S. to play
both in the USATE and the NYS Scholastic Championships.
Competition, heritage and fun
The USATE is a mixture of fierce competition, four decades
of history, and outright fun. Most of the time its difficult to sep-
arate one from the other. Obviously, the players who turn out
enjoy the over-the-board competition. And the convention

20 Chess Life May 2011 uschess.org

atmosphere of meeting friends you may not have seen for a while
is high on the list of reasons for attending. But there are
moments of pure off-the-board entertainmentlike the awards
for Best Team Name and Best Chess Related Costume or Gim-
mick awards.
USATE Chief Organizer E. Steven doyle has done it all in
chess organizing and administration. His presidencies of USCF,
the U.S. Chess Trust, and New Jersey State Chess Federation
were filled with significant accomplishments. Hes organized two
it inspired me, but it
also made me want to
jump out of my skin on
a number of occasions!
~GM GENNAdY SAGAlCHIK
U.S. Opens, 15 U.S. Amateurs, three U.S. Class Champi-
onships, a U.S. Junior, a U.S. Womens Championship, a U.S.
Blind Championship, a score of state championships, and
more than 500 club tournaments. Thats a lot of chess cred. But
talk to him about the USATE, and you get the feeling it has the
place of honor in his chess heart. This was doyles 38th year
working with the tournament. I started as a demo-board guy,
he said. I still have all the entries mailed to me personally
because I love getting the letters that so often come along with
themtelling me how special the tournament is to players.
On Sunday afternoons, before the fourth round, warming up
the crowd of players for the Best awards, doyle is two parts
impresario and one part game show host as he gently but
firmly emcees the selection of special prizes and giveaway spe-
cial door prizes. This year he gave away $4,000 worth of
prizes, donated by chess-book-publisher Russell Enterprises and
Tolulope Goldie brought son Thomas
and daughter Eva from Switzerland
to play in the Team.
uschess.org
Capturing history
If you play in the U.S. Amateur Team East (USATE) and
turn in copies of your scoresheets, you may later be sur-
prised to find your game on one of the worlds major
electronic databases. Thats because a behind-the-scene vol-
unteer named Bill Townsend, a chess historian
fromSchenectady,New York, spends two 40-hour weeks
following the event puzzling over the scribbled notations to
put the contests into a ChessBase file. Its an onerous task
by anyones standards. And hes been doing this every
year since 1998.
Why does he do it? Its not because he has nothing else
to do. Hes a busy man with a business to run. Chess his-
tory is one of my big interests, Townsend said. In fact, hes
painstakingly unearthed important details of events in his
hometown, winning a Chess Journalist of America annual
award for Best Historical Article for a piece he wrote on
the 1941 New York championship. I was here at the
USATE in 1998, the year that Karpov played and the Pol-
gars visited, he said. It blew my mind. Such an historic
event and no one was really keeping track. Townsend
looked for games saved from previous USATE events.
There were very few before 1998half a dozen games
inChess Life, some in theAtlantic Chess News12 or 16
games in all. It seemed a great shame, so I volunteered. In
98 I remember thinkingWow! Im holding Karpovs score-
sheets!
There are well over 3,000 games played in a typical
USATE, but only 400-500 scores are turned in. I hope this
article gets me more games, Townsend said. But Im
also thinkinghavent I got enough already?
the Rochester Chess Center. Heres a great book for the first
who comes to the podium with a gold USCF membership card!
Steve booms. Whos wearing red socks?heres a great chess
bag for you! (This last challenge was wonon the basis of inge-
nuityby a player wearing a Red Sox jacket. Chess players must
make the most of the position theyre in.)
When doyle called the teams with chess gimmicks to the ele-
vated stage, its clear that what used to be team tee shirts and
a few funny hats has blossomed over the decades into intricate
costumes, makeup and studied performances. In the end
Khesh (Blunder like Bama) was the clear crowd favorite,
with their Kiss-like rock-ballad to bughouse chess.
Best Team Name was even more competitive. Nearly a
dozen team monikers made the candidates list, but in the
end, a chessic turn on those valiant South American coal min-
ers who made news this year took the prize: Chilean defense:
No Miner Pieces Trapped, a team led by GM Robert Hess.
On Sunday night, Neph diaz and Shin Uesugi won the bug-
house (or double blitz) tournament, in which two-player teams
pass off captured pieces as reinforcements to their partners.
Videos of the bughouse action and lots of other Team activities
can be viewed on YouTube.com by searching on USATE 2011.
The entire organizing and directing staff of the World Amateur
Team Championship create an annual event that makes play-
ers want to come back again and again. If you havent tried The
Team, get some friends together (see sidebar: Recruiting a
winning team), concoct a name, and join the fun in 2012. lots
of us think its the most fun you can have playing chess.
Chess Life May 2011 21
 Cover Story
Games
The following board-one game reflects the fighting spirit of the USATE. An expert lets it all go with an early mating attack against a GM!
Vienna Game (C27)
Jake Garbarino (2042),
Team America
GM Robert Hess (2650),
Chilean Defense:
No Miner Pieces Trapped
Notes by Hess
This game is from my sec-
ond-round match against Jake
Gabarino. Jake played a line
that I rarely face, and sur-
prised me with 7. h4. I always
felt that Black is very safe after
5. ... Be7 in this variation, but
Jake made me sweat it out. I
commend him for this highly
tactical battle!
1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Bc4 Nxe4
4. Qh5 Nd6 5. Bb3 Be7
Instead, 5. Nc6 6. Nb5
g6 7. Qf3 f5 8. Qd5 Qf6 9.
Nxc7+ Kd8 10. Nxa8 b6 is a
very complex line that often
occurs in this opening. Black
has sacrificed a rook
(Exchange) for an incredible
amount of play.
6. Nf3 0-0 7. h4 Nc6 8. Ng5 h6 9.
Nce4
An alternative is 9. Qg6
Bxg5 10. hxg5 Qxg5 11. Qxg5
hxg5 12. Nd5 Nf5, when Black
looks extremely comfortable
as long as he does not remove
both knights from protecting
e7 and blunder into immediate
checkmate!
9. ... Nxe4 10. Bxf7+
r+lwq-trk+
zppzppzvlLzp-
-+n+-+-zp
+-+-zp-sNQ
-+-+n+-zP
+-+-+-+-
PzPPzP-zPP+
tR-vL-mK-+R
After10.Bxf7+
10. ... Rxf7
When I played this (bad)
move, I thought that my king
would no longer be hunted.
22 Chess Life May 2011
However, I had a similar (and
much better) plan, without
sacrificing an Exchange: 10.
Kh8 11. Nxe4 d5 12. Ng5 Nd4
13. Bg6 Bf5, which leaves
Black with a fantastic posi-
tion, as Whites queenside
remains unguarded.
11. Qxf7+ Kh8 12. Nxe4 d5 13.
Ng5 Nd4 14. Qh5
14. c3! Bxg5 15. cxd4 Bf6
16. dxe5 Bxe5 17. 0-0 Qf6 18.
Qxf6 Bxf6, and White remains
up an Exchange, but a win
will be quite difficult due to
the weakened pawn structure
and Blacks unchallenged
light-squared bishop. Perhaps
Blacks position is not so mis-
erable here!
If instead after 14. c3!, Black
tries 14. ... Nc2+, then 15. Kf1!
Bxg5 (15. Nxa1 16. Qg6
Bxg5 17. hxg5, and Whites
attack breaks through) 16.
hxg5 Qxg5 17. d4 Qf5 18. Qe8+
Kh7 19. Bxh6 gxh6 20. Qe7+
Kg6 (20. ... Kg8 21. Rxh6 Bd7
22. Rh3, and Black must sac-
rifice the queen in order not to
get checkmated, leaving White
in a winning position) 21. Rh3
Nxa1 22. Rg3+ Kh5 23. Qe8+
Kh4 24. Rh3+ Qxh3 25. Qe7+
Kh5 26. gxh3 Bxh3+ 27. Ke2.
r+-w+-t+-+
zppzp-vQ-z+-
-+-+-+-zp
+-+pzp-s+k
-+-zP-z+-+
+-zP-+-+l
PzP-+KzP-+
t -v+-m+-+-
n +-+-+-+-
Analysisafter27.Ke2
Here, White should be win-
ning, as Black will shortly lose
a minor piece (that knight on
a1 has nowhere to run to) and
the white queen will mop up
the black pawns. This is a very
difficult continuation to see in
advance, especially the stun-
ning move 15. Kf1. No one can
blame Jake for missing this
variation!
14. ... Bxg5 15. hxg5 Bf5 16. d3
After 16. 0-0 Qxg5 17. Qxg5
hxg5 18. c3 Ne2+ 19. Kh2 Bd3
20. Re1 Rf8, White will be
forced to return the Exchange
on e2, and Black is left up a
pawn with opposite-color bish-
ops on the board.
16. ... Nxc2+ 17. Kd1 Nxa1 18. g6
18. gxh6 g6.
18. ... Qd7 19. f3 Kg8 20. g4 Bxd3
21. g5 Qc6, White resigned.
White resigned, and I finally
breathed a sigh of relief! An
admirable game by my oppo-
nent; I greatly respect his
unforgiving style!
The position below took
place in round five with a lot
at stake for both teams. White
has just played 40. gxh5,
making time control. Can you
find Blacks game-ender?
Closed Sicilian (B23)
Zachary Weiner (2092),
Chilean Defense, No Miner
Pieces Captured
Harry Wheeler (2270),
Board? Lonely Knights?
-+-+-+-+
zp-+-+-+p
-zp-+k+-+
+-+n+-+P
-+-+-+-+
+-+r+-+-
PvL-+-tRK+
After40.gxh5
40. ... Ne3+!, White resigned.
Ouch!
41. Kg1 (or h1) 41. ... Rd1+ 42.
Kh2 Ng4+; 41. Kg3 Nd1+; 41.
Kf3 Nd1+ 42. Ke2 Nxf2 43. Bh8
(if 43. Bg7, then 43. ... Rg3) 43.
Rd8.
Making the most of his posi-
tion after dropping a pawn in
the opening in round five,
Peter Radomskyj, Black, has
just played 34. ... Rf7-f4!. Can
White, in time pressure, find a
move that doesnt lose?
A fascinating defense
Ben Katz (2141), Taking our
Talents to Parsippany
Peter Radomskyj (2246),
West Orange Krush
-+-tr-+k+
+l+-+-zp-
-+-+-+p+
+-vL-zp-+-
PzP-zP-tr-+
+-zP-+-+-
-+-+-vlPmK
tR-+-tRN+-
After34....Rf4
35. g3?? Kf7!, Black resigned.
Now White saw that,
whether he takes the Black
rook or makes any other move,
he gets mated by ... Rh8,
Radomskyj writes. His team
went on to win.
But instead of 35. g3??,
White had one, fascinating
defense, which is instructional
to work out. Here are some
sample lines: 35. Re3!! exd4
(35. Bxe3 36. Nxe3 exd4
37. Bxd4 when Whites mate-
rial edge should win) 36. cxd4
Rg4 37. g3 Rg5 38. Kh3 Rh5+
39. Kg4 Rf5 40. Kh3 (40. Rc3
Bc8) 40. Rh5+, and Black
must accept the perpetual.
-+-tr-+k+
+l+-+-zp-
-+-+-+p+
+-vL-z+-+r
PzP-zP-+-+
+-+-tR-zPK
-+-+-vl-m+
tR-+-t+N+-
Analysisafter40....Rh5+
uschess.org
 The long-distance winners: two student teams from Harbin, China, with their coach Huilian Fan (back row, second from left).

Results
Best Overall Teams Seniors Board 1
1: West Orange Krush, 6-0 Lady Gaga Googles Openings 1. GM Robert Hess, 6
2: Board? Lonely Knight?, 5- 2. SteadroyLloyd, 6
3: Virginia Assassins, 5- Military: 3. Mackenzie Molner, 6
4: You Played Me False, 5-1 Maritime Strategy 4. David Vigorito, 6
5: Fork Lifters, 5-1
Company Team Board 2
Rating Prizes Four if by Quahog 1. Dylan McClain, 6
U2100: Kings of Queens, 5 2. Derrick Higgins, 6
U2000: Consuela and Her Epic Lemon, 4 Family 3. GM Magesh Panchanathan, 6
U1900: Chess Cheaters Anonymous, 4 Kapengut Family
U1800: ICA 3, 4 Board 3
U1700: Rhymes with West Orange, 3 Special Plaque to Top College 1. Jeff Kelleher, 6
U1600: M*YACO, 3 From Following States 2. Eric Most, 6
U1500: Get Pawned, 3 NY: West Point 3. Andrew Ng, 6
U1400: Rake Cake, 3 4. David Shekhtman, 6
U1300: Royal Spork, 3 State Prizes
U1200: Golden Checkmate Dragons, 2 CT: New Brittain Prodigies Board 4
U1000: Chessaholics, 2 DE: Enhanced Pat Down 1. Anatoly Levin, 6
MA: Team Firejel
Top College Team MD: RSO Alternate
UNCONN Beat Us NC: Speaking Pieces 1. Ruth Haring
NJ: West Orange Krush
Top HS Team NY: Kings of Queens Biggest Individual Upset
Hunter HS PA: A Bird in the Hand Round 1: JonathanOwens 1199 - 362 = 837
VA: Virginia Assassins Round 2: Daniel Zack 1596 - 807 = 789
Top Middle School Round 3: Daniel Zack 1974 - 807 = 1167
Return of the Knightmares Plaques to Top Boards Round 4: Andre Pohorelsky 1424 - 481 = 943
Board 1: GM Robert Hess Round 5: Kunal Suri 1293 - 409 = 709
Top 2 Scholastic Teams Board 2: Dylan McClain Round 6: Daniel Zack1739 - 807 = 932
1. Four Mates for Mates Board 3: Jeff Kelleher
2. Team Gershov Board 4: Joseph Felber Best Chess Related Costumes or Gimmick:
Alternate: Ruth Haring KHESS (BLUNDER LIKE BAMA)
Mixed Doubles
Looking Fly on G6 All 6-0 scorers won a digital clock Best Team Name:
Chilean Defense: No Miner Pieces Trapped

uschess.org Chess Life May 2011 23

Cover Story

(Results contd)

This years winners: West Orange Krush

First Board second Board Third Board Fourth Board

IM Mikhail Zlotnikov, scored
4, with no losses. stoical at
the board, he broke out into
a big grin after the teams
Peter radomskyj, scored
3. When I told my boss
about winning he told
me Vishy anand was his
expert Jose Fernandez, team expert Victor rosas, scored
captain, scored 3. Its
about thinking as a team, not
as individuals and making
put the team together! .
5. It took us 10 minutes to

final victory. second cousin! sure to get the 2 points.

GM Leonid Yudasin (top left) coached a number of student teams while playing. New York Times chess columnist FM Dylan McClain (top
right) took board two honors with a 6-0 score. GM Robert Hess (bottom left) took best board one, 6-0. GM Gennady Sagalchik (bottom right)
brought seven teams of students, playing on the 195th-ranked team, L.I. Chess Mates 2, with Eva Goldie.

24 Chess Life May 2011 uschess.org

 Cover Story

Armageddon Has Arrived!

By Harvey Lerman

Armage, the winning team

at the USAT South (l-r):
IM Javad Maharramzade,
Jeremy Mandelkern,
Matt Helfst, Peter Dyson
(captain)

This years U.S. Amateur Team South (USATS) event was reminiscent of last year's event. It was held February 18-
20, at the Sonesta Hotel Orlando Downtown, situated near the beautiful and peaceful Lake Ivanhoe with Interstate 4 cutting
the lake into two parts. This hotel has become a fan favorite for many because of its well-maintained sleeping rooms, its eager
to help personnel, and its location away from any outside crowds.

The top three entries were: ers that have played in USATS events for many years, such as
John Nardandrea and Steve Chakis who only play in this event
1. ARMAGE or an occasional state championship, Chuck Hall, and rounded
A corporate backed team organized by its CEO Peter Dyson, led out by a strong young player. And like last year ... no team came
by IM Javad Maharramzade, and this year featuring a young out- from Miami.
of-state secret weapon, Matt Helfst; We also had, like last year, four teams from the St. Thomas/St.
Croix Virgin Island Institute to play in the scholastic section.
2. NOBODY So to make sure we had enough local competition for them, the
PHOTO BY HARVEY LERMAN

A team of four strong teenagers, but this year the only carry- organizer sent out word to local elementary schools that had
over was Dalton Perrine who wins so many Excalibur clocks that chess clubs that we would be offering them greatly reduced
they get auctioned off before he leaves the event, and their own even freememberships in the USCF and entry, if they could
out-of-state weapon, Daniel Gurevich (see Benkos Bafflers on come and play, even if they could only be there for one day. This
page 44 for some of Gurevichs work. ~ed.); and caused some delay for the first round as many came in just
before starting time. Adding to the delay was the combining of
3. CAIRO some small teams together, so that all teams would be full.
A five-man team organized by Larry Storch and featuring play- As expected, after two rounds the only 2-0 scores were:

uschess.org Chess Life May 2011 25

 Cover Story
ARMAGE - Armageddon Your Pieces (2186.3), NOBODY -
Nobody (2171.5) and CAIRO - Cairo Kann Attack (2147.3).
While the top two teams battled to a draw, CAIRO won their third
round match and knew that they would be playing the top two
during rounds five and six. They lost both these matches 1-
2, as ARMAGE and NOBODY finished tied for first with
match scores of 4-. As all waited for the tiebreaks to be cal-
culated, players from these two teams were wondering ...
maybe I shouldnt have taken a draw in that game!, now
realizing that a half-point score could multiply into 1 to 2
points of tiebreak. When the results were announced, Armaged-
don Your Pieces won 49 to 47 on tiebreaks.
Disturbing Behavior was awarded the best team name prize.
Board prize winners were:
1. Javad Maharramzade (5),
2. Peter Dyson (4), 3. Dalton Perrine (5),
4. Gary Cumby (4).
A champions-eye view
of the USAT South national championship
By Peter Dyson
Opening Moves
In spite of two off-the-board blunders (more on those later),
my top-ranked Armageddon Your Pieces team triumphed in a
nail biter to become the U.S. Amateur Team South championship
team. The USAT is one of my favorite events, and I have played
in over a dozen in the South regional, including as a member
of two former championship teams (Piece Mongers in 2003 and
Return of the Kings in 2004). Last year, my team, Piece
Mongers II, was top rated, but was toppled by the teen stars,
and we took second. Even so, our whole team gained rating
points and we could not team again. So what to do?
The problem was solved when our fourth board, my good
friend Chuck Hall, made a pre-emptive move to play for another
team. This left three members of our former squad as the core
for this year: IM Javad Maharramzade (2610), me (2099), and
Jeremy Mandelkern (2098). Now for our first strategic move: who
to recruit for fourth board, and still stay under the average 2200
rating ceiling? Thinking ahead to a possible Internet playoff, we
thought that a young, Internet-chess savvy and underrated
player would be perfect. After consulting with Javad, I made a
few suggestions to Jeremy, including Matt Helfst (1938). I met
Matt when he used to live in Melbourne and play in the Space
Coast Open. He now lives in North Carolina. Matt most often
played on first board for a lower ranked team, but he was
excited to play for a contender. So our team was set. Our not-
so-secret weapon, Javad, was on board one, and our new
secret weapon on board four. Oh, by the way, Matt works for
Chess.com, so my thinking was that should we make the Inter-
net play-off on the Internet Chess Club (ICC), Matts experience
could prove key. That story remains to be written.
It took us awhile to pin down our team name. After many sug-
gestions and rounds of voting, we became Armageddon (sort of
rhymes with Im-a-getting) Your Pieces. The last item to settle
was which schedule to play. Unlike the three-day extravaganza
in the East regional, the South offers a choice of either two or three
days. We quickly settled on the three day schedule, so we would
be less tired when the big matches started in round three on Sat-
urday evening.
At the Starting Pole
At the Daytona 500 held only an hour away, there was a large
26 Chess Life May 2011
field of serious contenders. But at the USAT South this year, there
were only three teams rated over 2100. This made it clear who
we would be playing against in the key matches, but with the
possibility of ties and tiebreaks, it also meant that every point
against the lower ranked teams was extremely important. We had
dinner at the restaurant in the Sonesta Hotel and discussed team
strategy. I stressed that the most important thing about play-
ing as a team was not to offer or accept a draw without consulting
the team captain. We didnt do very well on this point, but for-
tunately it did not come back to haunt us.
My quickest win came on Friday night, when my opponent on
board two was not present for the match. He had told the tour-
nament director (TD) he was playing in the two day schedule,
although the rest of his team, Old Fogies to Knight 4, was
entered in the three day! This match went according to the rat-
ing predictions, as we won 4-0. However, the Old Fogies team
put up strong resistance, particularly on board one, where
Javad and Dennis Dunn battled until nearly midnight before
Javad prevailed.
We had the next morning off while the majority of the teams
and both of our main competitorsplayed the fast round one
game. We spent a good portion of the morning catching up on
sleep, and then headed out for brunch. Using Jeremys phone
navigator application, we drove around for about 45 minutes to
a bunch of restaurants that were closed or out of business, before
finally ending up at The Virgin Olive Market, a great little caf
that was within walking distance of the hotel.
Returning to the Sonesta, I eyed all the banquet tables set up
in the foyer outside the banquet hall with growing concern. I asked
the TD, Harvey Lerman, about this, and learned there was to be
a wedding reception that evening. Yikes, this is a chess organizers
nightmare! So in one of my better non-chess moves, I prevailed
upon Harvey to allow the top boards to be played in the skittles
rooms on the next floor near the scholastics section, which we
did for the next three rounds. The three small skittles rooms only
held two teams each, and were a bit noisy, but still better than
being in the main tournament hall, which one of my teammates
who ventured downstairs described as pandemonium as round
two progressed. Even a floor away there was no escaping the recep-
tion as the deep base of the bands music reverberated through
the floor.
In round two we were paired with Better Lucky Than Good,
a team from north Florida led by David Lamb and anchored by
ANTD Ralph Whitford. I joked to Ralph that it was a waste of one
of our most senior state tournament directors for him to actu-
ally play chess, but he countered that he was having a lot more
fun. To add to his fun, Ralph nicked Matt for a draw, while we
won on the top three boards. As a side story, my favorite tour-
nament board is a black and white roll-up board with no
algebraic notation on the sides. I recall GM Walter Browne was
once quoted as saying there should be nothing on the board but
the squares, and on this point we agree. It is hard to find
these plain boards any more. My opponent felt this was non-stan-
dard equipment, but he could not get a TD to support his case.
The Money Rounds
Coming into round three, only the top three teams still had
perfect scores. So this meant the top two ranked teams would
have an early face-off. The opposing team, called Nobody was
comprised of four rapidly improving young players, with two (now
three) masters. Newly minted, National Master Daniel Gurevich
from Atlanta, who I would face on board two, is thirteen. We had
a big rating advantage on first board, but on the other boards,
we were out-rated by an average of 100 points. The match was
fiercely contested. The first result was a draw on board four.
Meanwhile, on board one, Bob Perez stormed Javads king and
sacrificed a rook in the process, but Javad coolly defended and
collected the full point. A point up in the match, things looked
uschess.org
 USAT South scholastic
The Virgin Island teams came for revenge. Last year their top team, VI-A, Rock City Gambit, went undefeated and had beaten
the team they tied with for first, but still lost on the USAT tiebreaks. This year the only team that out-rated VI-A (106312)
was HART, Hart Attacks (1086310), but they beat that team and all the other teams they faced to finish 5-0 far ahead of the
second place HART at 3. And it was their bottom boards that did it for them, by winning all 10 of their games in the event.

Scholastic board prize winners were: 1. Jason
Li (5), 2. Amol Mavuduru (4), 3. Alexander
Emmerich (5), 4. Shamiel Vanterpool (5) &
Nkosi Jones (5-0 prize).
The event was sponsored by the Central
Florida Chess Club, run by NTD Harvey
Lerman, assisted by Steven Vigil, with
Hollywood Kings Chess providing the
concessions.
OPEN ChAMPiONS OPEN 2Nd PLACE
ARMAGE: NOBOdY:
Armageddon Your Pieces (2186310) Nobody (217112)
Board 1 IM Javad Maharramzade Board 1 Robert M. Perez (2287) 3
(2610) 5 Board 2 Daniel Gurevich (2213) 4
Board 2 Peter Dyson (2099) 4 Board 3 Dalton Perrine (2169) 5
Board 3 Jeremy Mandelkern (2098) Board 4 Nicholas Rosenthal (2017)
2 3
Board 4 Matt Helfst (1938) 3

good for team Armageddon. Board three was a complex strug-
gle, but on second board I was up a clean pawn against young
Gurevich. However, I used up all but 15 minutes of my time for
the first 30 moves (the game went over 70 moves). Both games
entered the final five minutes of the sudden-death time control
with the situation still unclear. I was still up a pawn but in the
rook and pawn endgame, my opponent obtained a drawn posi-
tion. In the heat of battle, he then misplaced his rook, and now
I was winning, but low on time, with about two minutes remain-
ing for each player. Now came my first off-the-board blunder.
Gurevich moved, offered a draw, and then said it was a three
move repetition. (See sidebar ~ ed.) Since he had already moved,
the draw-by-repetition was not applicable, but it temporarily con-
fused me. I stopped the clock to discuss the claim. It is hard to
be objective about your own game. From the team captains per-
spective, there was no question that I needed to keep playing.
But as player, I was tired and had not spotted the simple win-
ning maneuver. Inexplicably, with an unknown result on board
three, I agreed to the draw. What was I thinking?? Bob Perez then
pointed out the simple win, and Gurevich responded, I know,
I swindled him, referring to his draw offer/claim. To make
matters worse, the dust settled on board three with a loss for
Jeremy, and thus a tied match.
In the meantime, the other top team, Cairo Kann Attack, won
their match and took clear first place with the only perfect
score. We faced them Sunday morning while the Nobody team
was paired against a much lower rated team. Cairo Kann
Attack was comprised of five of my friends, most of whom were
former teammates. Things did not begin well for Armaged-
don. First, Jeremy got caught in a lightning mating attack by
Makaio Krienke. Matt got a promising position against Steve
Chakis, with bishop and knight versus rook and six pawns
apiece. But Matt could not find a way to make progress, and the
game was drawn. Down a point in the match, this threw the pres-
sure on our top two boards. Both these games were contested
until the last minutes on the clock. Javad kept pressing in his
game with John Nardandrea, and finally broke through to win,
with Johns clock flagging in a lost position. On board two, I was
paired with white against Larry Storch. In our last five or so
games, I always got the white pieces. Each time, Larry says,
maybe someday I will get white against you. Since I was due
for black, I was surprised to find I again had white! But Larry
was due black, and his team had more points, so black he got.
Thus at least I got some consolation (white against both mas-
ters I faced) for my slip against Gurevich. In our last two
encounters, Larry essayed the Open Catalan, an opening where
his theoretical knowledge far exceeds mine. So I expected more
of the same. Larry decided to mix it up, and switched to the
Closed Catalan, in a line where my book knowledge ended on
move seven. At two different points in the early middlegame, we
twice repeated the position, a tacit offer to repeat a third time
and have a draw. The match situation made this unacceptable,
and I had well learned my lesson the night before. I targeted
Larrys a-pawn and managed to win it, giving me a passed a-
pawn. Larry created some complications and we reached a
position with queen, bishop, knight and five pawns for me, ver-
sus queen, two knights, and four pawns for Larry. Larry saw a
chance to offer a trade of queens and win back a pawn. Since I
was low on time, this was a critical turning point in the game,
as my passed a-pawn then decided the game. With our come-
from-behind victories on the top two boards, we took the match
by the narrowest of margins.
The Final Lap
The Nobody kids also won their match, and that left us tied
with 3 points going into the final round. Since Nobody had
to face Cairo Kann Attack, and we would be paired down, we
were in a good position to win the tournament. The team from
University of Florida (UF) was leading the race for the under 2000
prizes, and as a result they had to face a determined Armaged-
don. We won this match 3-, but the score does not reflect
the incredible struggle. Things started off reasonably well for
us when my opponent accepted the sacrifice of a rather hot pawn
on move 13, and quickly got into trouble, resigning only five
moves later. I now had the chance to closely observe the remain-
ing games, but I neglected a key captain dutyto monitor the
tiebreaks. The UF team was fighting hard. On board three,
Jeremy got a favorable rook and pawn endgame, and eventu-
ally had his rook plus a bishop-pawn and rook-pawn against
Mahbub Shahalams lone rook. But Shahalam spotted all the
tricks and held the draw with precise defense. On board four,
Matt fell into a difficult position against Nhan Van Le. During
the middle game, Matt offered a draw which, lucky for us, was
declined. They entered yet another rook and pawn endgame, with
neither side having an advantage. The game continued to sim-
plify until each side had only one rook and one pawn each. Not
realizing the danger, and with only minutes remaining on the
clock, Nhan Van Le made a very unfortunate rook move, and
all of the sudden Matt was able to convert a dead draw into a
theoretical win. I mentioned this to Jeremy and he could hardly
believe it. After a bit of maneuvering, Matt brought home the
point. That left the battle on board one, which was the last game
to finish of the whole tournament. During the fourth hour of
play, Javad asked if a draw would be an OK result. I was not
at all sure of the tiebreaks, and although the rules prevented
me from considering the position in Matts game, there was the

uschess.org Chess Life May 2011 27

 Cover Story

real risk that he could still lose. Matts opponent was hungry
for the win, and I was unaware of Matts earlier spurned draw
offer. In any case, I advised Javad it would be better for him to
keep playing, and would let him know if that advice changed.
By now, the Nobody kids had won their match against Cairo.
But with the tiebreaks still unknown, I made my final team cap-
tain blunder, and revised my advice to Javad, who immediately
offered his opponent, Harry Prahl, a draw. The UF players
showed great fighting spirit, and up an Exchange in a complex
position, Prahl declined the draw. This may have caused him
to upset the delicate balance as he tried to press the win, and
the position simplified to Prahl having a rook for Javads bishop,
but Javad had three extra pawns, which he carefully con-
verted to the win. This was the last game of the tournament to
complete, and Javads third game to last until the final minutes
(or seconds) on the clock.
At this point, Matt was bouncing off the walls with excitement,
as he had confirmed that the tiebreaks ran in our favor, mak-
ing us the USAT South national champions! Jeremy earned the
dubious honor of taking home the huge ugly rook trophy that
has rotated among the winning teams since its debut many years
ago at the USAT South in Gainesville. Our team also took two
of the four board prizes. My 4 score was good for the board
two prize. Javad worked hard for his perfect 5-0 score, and his
board prize was well earned. With this result, Javad extended
his undefeated streakhe has not lost a game in rated USCF
competition since coming to the U.S. in 2005. Although out of
the running for board prizes, Jeremys 2 points and Matts 3
points were critical to the final tiebreaks. One less point in any
match would have bumped us out of first place.
We all had a great time and winning first place made this years
tournament extra special. This result is now in the history
books, and our secret weapons are out in the open well ahead
of the playoffs with the other regional winners.

Closed Catalan, Main Line (E09) Now that Black has moved
Peter Dyson (2099) the rook to c8, it seemed like
Larry Storch (2200) the right time to close the c-
U.S. Amateur Team South, file. My plan is to target the a5-
Orlando, Florida (4), pawn, and I did not see a way
for Black to defend it.
02.20.2011
Notes by Dyson 14. ... g6 15. a4
Cementing my target in
1. c4 Nf6 2. g3 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. d4
place.
Be7 5. Bg2 0-0 6. 0-0 c6 7. Qc2
b5 15. ... Ng7 16. Nb3
I did not know any more Now I am ready to play Bd2
theory at this point. and win the a-pawn.
8. b3 bxc4 9. bxc4 Nbd7 10. 16. ... Bc4 17. Nbd2 Ba6
Nbd2 a5 11. e4 Ba6
Black is ready to repeat the
Larry has found a diagonal to position.
put the often passive queen
18. Bb2 f6 19. exf6
bishop to work, but I quickly
remove my pieces in the line of I did not like 19. Bc3 fxe5
fire. 20. Nxe5 Nxe5 21. Rxe5 Bf6
and Black will follow with ...
12. Re1 Rc8
Nf5 mounting pressure on my
d4-pawn.
-+rwq-trk+ 19. ... Bxf6 20. Bc3 Ra8
+-+nvlpzpp
Since the defense of the a-
l+p+psn-+ pawn is not possible, I think
zp-+p+-+- Black can improve with ... Re8.
-+PzPP+-+
21. Nb3 Bc4 22. Nbd2 Ba6 23.
+-+-+NzP- Nb3 Bc4
P+QsN-zPLzP Our second little dance with
tR-vL-tR-mK- the knight and bishop. But
now my queen bishop has
After12....Rc8
moved from c1 to c3 and ready
This may be one too many to take the a-pawn, as well as
moves of preparation for ... c6- connecting my rooks.
c5, as now I clamp down.
24. Nfd2 Bxb3 25. Nxb3 Re8 26.
13. e5 Ne8 Qd2 e5?
r+-wqr+k+
+-+n+-snp
-+p+-vlp+
zp-zPpzp-+-
P+-zP-+-+
+NvL-+-zP-
-+-wQ-zPLzP
tR-+-tR-mK-
After26....e5
I wanted to play 27. Nxa5! This
capture would have given
White a decisive advantage.
27. ... exd4 28. Nxc6 dxc3 but
somehow I overlooked that the
queens path to d5 was clear,
capturing with check and win-
ning.
27. ... Qb8 28. Reb1
I was unsure about this
move since I abandon the e-
file. But the concrete
variations looked promising
and I wanted to keep the other
rook behind my now-passed
pawn.
28. ... Qa7 29. Bc3 exd4 30. Bxd4
Ne6
Here I expected ... Nf5,
which had been on my mind
since I first played e4-e5. But
Larry wanted to hit both my
bishop and the c5-pawn. 30.
... Bxd4? 31. Nxd4 Qxc5 32.
Nxc6 looked good for me.
31. Bxf6 Nxf6 32. Qc3
Larry was in the same boat
time-wise.
32. ... Qg7 33. Na5 Rac8 34. Rb7
Right after I played this, I
thought it might be the wrong
idea, as I chase the queen to
a much better square, attack-
ing both my c5-pawn, and
potentially the f2-pawn. How-
ever, the move is natural and
strong.
34. ... Qf8 35. Nb3 Re7 36. Rxe7
Qxe7 37. Re1
Another move I was unsure
of, as I move my rook from its
support of the a-pawns
advance. With only about 20
minutes to complete the game,
I saw the opportunity for some
exchanges on e6 to simpify
the game and make it easier to
play quickly.
37. ... Qf7 38. Bh3?! Re8 39. f3
I keep one knight out of e4,
but allows the other one to go
to g5. The immediate trades
on e6 would have been better.
39. Bxe6 Rxe6 40. Rxe6 Qxe6
41. a5Black has no checks
and the pawn is on its way.
39. ... Ng5 40. Rxe8+ Qxe8 41.
Bf1
The bishop keeps the black
queen out of e2 and is ready to
support the advance of the a-
pawn to a6.
41. ... Qe5

This was a bit of a surprise. Now I have a significant

(see diagram top of next column) advantage, but I used all but (see diagram top of next page)
I expected ... Ng4 with the idea
of rerouting the knight to f5. about 30 minutes of my time
27. Bxa5? to achieve it, so I have to pick 42. Qxe5!
14. c5 Poor calculation on my part. up the pace. Fortunately, I spent several of my remain-

28 Chess Life May 2011 uschess.org

 can handle. Dyson (to move) Black had just played ... Kf6
-+-+-+k+ - Gurevich, David somewhere around move 70,
42. ... Nxf3+ 43. Kg2 Nxe5 44. a5
+-+-+-+p Ne8 45. a6 Nc7 46. a7
reaching a position we had
-+p+-snp+ -+-+-+-+ already had at least once.
I am threatening to play Gurevich accompanied the
+-zPpwq-sn- Ba6, Bb7 and queen the pawn. +-+-tr-+- move with both a draw offer
P+-+-+-+ 46. ... Nc4, Black resigned on
-+-+Pzk-+ and a claim of three-fold repe-
+NwQ-+PzP- +-+-tR-m+- tition. But as was later pointed
move 56.
out, White need only pass the
-+-+-+-zP No better is 46. ... Kf7 47. -+-+-+Pzp move to Black and plant his
+-+-+LmK-
After 41. ... Qe5
Ba6 Ke7 48. Bb7 Kd7 49. a8=Q
Nxa8 50. Bxa8 Kc7 51. Nd4.
Larry pointed out this line after
+-+-+-+K
-+-+-+-+
+-+-+-m+-
Kg5 2. Re4+- .
rook on e4. For example 1. Re1

ing precious minutes to check
this. By giving back my extra
pawn, the distant a-pawn
becomes more than the knights
the game. My bishop is
trapped, but there is no way for
Black to attack it. My king will
advance to decide the game.
Read more about the USAT
Final position
SouthonChess Life Online at
uschess.org,Februaryarchives.
Draw agreed??

GM Josh Friedel leads For WhoM The Azbel TollS USC Takes West Championship
to victory at the USAT North
left-right: IM Jack Peters & Danyul Lawrence (standing),
Blake Phillips & Sriram Balasubramanian.
Best team name winners at the USAT North, Check Norris
and the Delta Force Knights: Jason Daniels (front left),
Hanson Hao (middle), Cole Frank (back left) and Petros
Karagianis (right).
USC BY CHRIS NORTH; DELTA FORCE KNIGHTS BY ANDREA ROSEN

See full results here: chessweekend.com/usat/prizes.html
See Andrea Rosens full tournament report and a photo of the
winning team here: main.uschess.org/content/view/11065/
621/.... it doesnt mean that the USAT North players did-
n't have their fair share of fun, interesting games and exciting
upsets, albeit in a rather earnest and pragmatic Midwestern
way, writes Rosen.
See Kostya Kavutskiys full report, including results,
games, and photos, here: main.uschess.org/content/
view/11070/621/ Writes Kavutskiy in his report: The
main reason for their success would have to be their
consistency, as out of the 24 games they played, they
only lost one, [and] made a few draws ... .

uschess.org Chess Life May 2011 29

 Profile
This month, Gata Kamsky faces Veselin Topalov in Kazan, Russia in the
opening round of the Candidate Matches. As he contemplated the road to
a potential 2012 World Championship match against Viswanathan Anand,
Kamsky sat down to talk to Betsy Dynako about past misconceptions,
his preparations, and his planned retirement from competitive chess.
KAMSKY ON THE RECORD
DuRinG The ATlAnTiC CiTy inTeRnATionAl TouRnAMenT
in December, 2010 u.S. Champion GM Gata Kamsky, known
for being fiercely private, took the time to sit for a rare lengthy
interview.The year 2010 had been big for Kamsky, and with the
candidate match finally set to take place this month, the year-
to-come would likely prove to be just as eventful.
To his fans, he is recognized as a stellar player and gentleman,
but some still see Kamsky as cold and arrogant.Since this is a
common perception of top players, it may be surprising to learn
that Kamsky did not go into the 2011 u.S. Championships
expecting victory.he said, i didnt go there thinking i was going
to win. in general, i was more concerned with the stuff i am usu-
ally concerned with and that is to just play some good chess.That
was the goalto practice and try to show my best chess. usu-
ally the results just follow if you play really well. if you dont play
well, then you are not going to be worried about the title. [Win-
ning] the title meant quite a lot to me, because i have tried
numerous times to win the u.S. championship.i tried in the 90s
and i was able to get the title once, but that is something i look
back on with regret, due to the famous conflict with Joel Ben-
jamin, which i have always felt bad about.
Fortunately for both GM Benjamin and Kamsky, the bad feel-
ings over what happened in 1991 were finally laid to rest.on the
way to the 2010 Championships closing ceremony, the two met
in an elevator. As Benjamin wrote in his 2010 Chess Life Online
article, i know Gata cant be held entirely responsible for acts
committed by his father while he was a teenager.1991 hurt, but
its water under the bridge.i don't hold any grudge, but there is
something ... Benjamin continued, ... here's what he told
me.he said he wanted to apologize for 1991.he always felt bad
30 Chess Life May 2011
about it, and this years Championship was his first real win.
Wow!it was all i ever wanted to hear from him, though after so
much time had passed, i didn't expect to. i told Gata that i
appreciated what he said, and i really meant it.
Kamskys thoughts were drifting back over years past and
championships long over. i tried many times and i didnt win the
title because i guess my game just wasnt good enough ... i feel
that in the Championship [2010] i more or less played solid
chess and made fewer mistakes.
Playing good, or even great, chess isnt the only factor in win-
ning a tournament. how well your competition plays also matters.
Kamsky said, yury [Shulman] was always a hard worker and a
universal sort of player that almost all the top players are. i think
the fact that yury has taken himself out of the most active pro-
fessional phase of traveling and competing in tournaments
worldwide he accumulated a certain hunger for the really impor-
tant chess events like the u.S. championship and world cups.
As the u.S. Championship 2010 progressed, it became obvi-
ous that yury was in a really good form, which was further
confirmed by his apparently sudden victory over hikaru. Appar-
ent, because it was obvious to me and Alex [onischuk] and yury
himself, of course, that at that time, their difference in strength
was close and it would be an even fight.
The final fight between Kamsky and Shulman took place in the
form of an Armageddon playoff. To determine who would play with
the black pieces and be given draw odds Kamsky and Shulman
had to bid on time, the player willing to take the lowest amount
of time on his clock would be awarded the black pieces. The game
base time was 60 minutes with five-second increments. After
much speculation on the times that would be, Shulmans sealed
uschess.org
uschess.org Chess Life May 2011 31
Profile
bid read 39 minutes and 55 seconds while Kamksys secret
bid undercut Shulman when it was shown to be just 25
minutes. The low time shocked many. While the
petite bid did win Kamsky the black pieces and
draw odds it meant that Shulman had an enor-
mous time advantage when the clocks were set
and Shulmans side read 60 minutes.
You cant really be open to the whole world and at
the same time stay a real serious chess player.
Kamsky explained some of the
reasoning behind his low bid,
... because of the way our first
game went, right into my
opening preparation and
resulted in a draw, I didn't
quite feel the danger and per-
haps that factored in my
decision to gamble with a
25 minute offer for the play
off game. After much to do
about the starting times,
both players ended up run-
ning short on time. As the
playoff game continued,
Yury came real close to
winning and only the time
trouble factor allowed me
to reach the draw.
Of course Shulman, a
former U.S. champion him-
self, was a formidable
opponent to begin with, but
one might wonder whether the
fact that he is a friend factored
into the way Kamsky played his
final game. Smiling, Kamsky
shared, Well, unfortunately, I do
find it a bit uncomfortable to play
at full strength, both in terms of
preparation and during the
actual game, but that usually
lasts only until I get into trouble,
then I start to play at full strength.
Its probably just something psy-
chological. With a large, playful
grin, Kamsky added, In a way, it
is almost similar to when you have
to play a girl, yet he ended his
thought in seriousness, but OK,
thankfully, Im quite a bit older
now and concentrate on chess.
In the commentary room at St.
Louis, the crowd applauded Kam-
sky for his victory, prompting him
to raise his arms over his head in
the age-old sign of victory. In that
moment, one could see his pure
joy and relief at putting aside the
past and emerging finally with
an undisputed title. As far as
this years championship is con-
cerned, Kamsky said, I will
32 Chess Life May 2011
dream of defending my title.I would like to win again, but we will
see. It is impossible to predict the future. My goal in 2011 is more
or less to compete in the championship, and because it is right
before the candidate [match], the championship will make very
good practice because there are a lot of good players there.
After duking it out for the nations top title, the countrys top
players traveled together in November to Khanty-Mansiysk as Team
USA to fight for top honors in the world at the 39th Chess
Olympiad. It doesnt seem possible that a group of individual play-
ers who where just beating each other up a few months before could
truly come together as a team, but that is not how Kamsky sees
it, There is nothing wrong with a bunch of individuals playing side
by side as a team, because after all we are all professionals and
we know what we are doing, but we are more of a team, at least
that is what I see. We work really well together.We trust each
other.We are able to help each other and train together well.
Kamsky went on to give his explanation of the teams success-
ful formula: Individually me, Yury, and Alex have such solid
positional styles that more or less it is expected that a draw will
come out of our games.Hikaru, of course, is a very dynamic player,
so he is the one who breaks the belts all the time. Sometimes he
loses, sometimes he wins, but he is a major driving force. In a
team competition, of course, the most important thing is not to
lose the match.And thats why the solid players are usually pre-
ferred over the more volatile players. But Hikaru has progressed
and impressed everyone so much during this past year-and-a-
half. His competition on the world level has really helped him
very much.He did really well at this Olympiad; he almost had
Kramnik again.
Kamskys thoughts quickly turned from Nakamura to his own
role on the team: There were occasional moments where I
lacked.I failed in a couple of important games that were kind of
crucialagainst Alexander Grischuk [of Team Russia One, that
the U.S. played in round four] and in the game against my close
friend and second Emil Sutovsky [who Kamsky faced off with in
the pivotal round 10]. That was a difficult game, of course, to play.
But what are you to do?He plays for Israel and I play for the U.S.
I wasnt sure what he was going to do and his preparation paid
off.He found an advantage and I didnt put up the best resist-
ance that I could and blundered eventually.Against Grischuk,
it was a very complicated game.I tried to find something to con-
fuse him but it was not to be.
Summing up the event, Kamsky reflected, Well, what can I say?
It was a great Olympiad and we are still a great team. We had
Robert Hess working with us going over games and playing
some. I think still we have some good chances for the next
Olympiad. I have been playing in this kind of competition for many
years, and this was my third competition after I returned to chess
and before that I played in at least two, I think, including the World
Championship where Team USA got the gold medal. So yeah, I
would say the American team is very strong as a team. We all help
each other and it is nice.
Talk then turned to more personal matters like Kamskys per-
sona. Just the mention of the word persona caused Kamsky to
tighten in his chair, where his posture was previously easy and
relaxed. Now he seemed to have reason for concern. For Kam-
sky, privacy is top of mind, and he protected himself from any
questions that he thought might lead astray.
In one instance, this reporter asked a difficult question in a kind
way: In general you are considered a gentleman, but during tour-
uschess.org
naments you often seem withdrawn and unapproachable. What
is the real you? In response, Kamsky let out a deep breath and
just laid it on the line:
What do you expect me to do during a tournament, when there
is strong competition? I have to be a professional. I have to con-
centrate so I can do my best. If I expect to have the results I [want],
I have to give it my all. I cant really pay attention to what is going
on around me. People should be able to understand that. Its not
like golf where you can hit the ball, and I dont pull faces like Garry
[Kasparov] does during chess. There can be a certain amount of
acting, but I do feel that Im not a person like that. I focus on my
stuff. I am trying to be serious. I am trying to be professional and
at home, of course, it is a completely different story ... During the
game, all you try to do is channel that energy inside of you to the
game. After the game you relax, can go home and chat with your
friends and your family and have a nice normal time.
Kamsky went on to explain why he keeps a low profile and is
protective of his life and privacy: I try not to create too wide a cir-
cle of friends because I feel that, you know, all of the goals that I
have in my mind right now. It is good to have a few [friends], some-
body that I know and I can trust instead of having a whole large
group of friends. Of course now things are changing because there
is Facebook and stuff.
Incidentally, after just two months on Facebook, Kamsky had
racked up over 2,000 friends. Kamsky wrapped up this thought
succinctly, You cant really be open to the whole world and at the
same time stay a real serious chess player. It is either one or the
other, and right now it is just to be a professional.
Kamsky played the professional privacy card when this reporter
asked questions about his style of preparation. The following
rapid-fire exchange illustrates this:
BD: Can you talk about your preparations you have before a
match?
GK: (in a decisive but almost playful matter)
No. Are you serious?
BD: Can you tell me about the people you are working with?
It is no secret that Toplov and the others have large teams
of people working with them. Do you have anyone who
you work with or study with?
GK: It is no secret that I am working with Emil. Anything
else I would like to keep in the dark for now.
BD: Do you rely heavily on computers for your training?
GK: (sighs at the silliness of such a question, and in such a
way that makes it clear prodding him about this stuff
and pushing for information is getting tiresome. Louder
now, he answers)
Yes, I cannot prepare without computers, for sure.
BD: It is now a standard?
GK: Yes!
Though I knew I should have stopped my line of questing on
the subject right there, I felt I was channeling a police officer
in an interrogation room, hot to get information at any cost. Yes,
I watch a little too much Law & Order. Yet, I thought surely Kam-
sky would at least tell me about what goes through his mind
in the five or ten minutes before a game as he walks to the board.
Instead he replied in an almost pleading fashion, Can I not
answer that question? I still have the candidates match. I
assured him he didnt have to answer. Good cop back in the
room. I could tell he felt bad about asking flat out not to
answer something. Apologetically, he attempted to help me
understand: I just feel there should be some secrets. Every
approach is very individual. If you look at most top players, they
are all very serious and dont want to talk before a game.
It was evident, at that point, that Kamsky was uncomfortable
answering probing questions regarding the candidates match,
uschess.org
such as the politics surrounding the match, the players par-
ticipating and not participating, and even about the events
location change. He complained that I was probing with such
tough questions and asked that we talk about it after the
match, explaining quite honorably, ... because right now it
would be not very polite or correct for me to say anything.
I instead queried whether Kamsky felt that the political drama
that often accompanies major events had any effect on him or
his preparation: I am sure decisions made by FIDE affect all of
the top players very hard. I can still remember the World Cup
that I won. I was supposed to play the world champion for the
title, and suddenly they decide to let Topalov into the match.
He continued, That was a reall, really big disappointment for
me because, you think you are ready to play the world cham-
pionship match for millions of dollars, the prestige and highest
title and suddenly you have to play the candidates match. It is
not just a matter of money even though the difference in prize
fund was a ten fold difference and a difference in procedures ...
Kamskys thoughts just trailed off for a moment as the past was
replaying before him, then he continued, I felt really bad after
that and I thought of quitting the whole damn thing.
Kamsky then stopped for another moment and took in a
long deep breath to bring himself back to the present. I still
decided to play because I felt that the unification was more
important than me. Now it is unified and I think that they have
finally created some sort of system which is better than hav-
ing nothing. Players have to understand that sometimes you
have to sacrifice a little bit for the greater good.
For now this is what we have to live with. A lot of chess poli-
tics is really similar to what is going on in global politics and that
has to do with philosophy and democracy and all of that stuff.
He went on to explain that governing bodies need to be, fine tuned,
transparent and democratic. These are the issues that people are
today struggling with and it is not just in chess, it is everywhere.
Despite all that has happened, Kamsky has gained wisdom
from these experiences. Overall my preparation for chess grows
out of the understanding of all of these things. And I see that
my chess is kind of my part of what I can do to make it better.
As time was slipping away Kamsky, who had another game
to play that day, appeared to tire. It was time for a few final ques-
tions. Kamsky confirmed that his magic retirement age from
competitive chess is 40. At age 36, he doesnt have much time
left to play, and he has taken time to think about the future but
not dwell on it. I have thought about different things. One of
them includes teaching chess. There are a lot of possibilities,
and I am sure I will think about it later.
Pondering what my last question should be, Kamsky observed,
You are asking me very personal questions especially right
before the match. In response, I turned the thoughts to some-
thing happy his fans. Kamsky is on Facebook and has been
surprised but delighted to see the many friend requests he has
received. In person, many fans were coming up to him for a
quick chat or autograph in Atlantic City. He never turned any-
one away and even posed for a photo or two. The final question
focused on his fans: Is there anything you want to say to
your fans and those following your games?
With lighted eyes and a grin he answered assuredly, Yes I
would like to say a big, stressing the word big, thank you,
because sometimes I feel like I am really alone in what I do, and
it is nice to see that I have fans who wish me really well. That
actually supports my motivation to play chess and makes me
still want to prove something. I am a firm believer that compe-
tition is the key to everything, and chess is very, very tough
competition. Kamsky took a moment to pause. He knew this
was the last question, and it seemed he wanted to make sure
he said everything he wanted to say, so he finished off with,
love chess. .
Once again, thanks for everything. Stay the way you are and
Chess Life May 2011 33
 2010 Yearbook

Our Heritage For the most part, the information in this yearbook is current as of
December 31, 2010. For the full version of the 2010 Yearbook, including contact
information for USCF delegates, please see uschess.org.
2010 U.S. Chess Federation Yearbook

U.S. BLIND SUSAN POLGAR NATIONAL INVITATIONAL

USCF ANNUAL MEETINGS, MEMBERSHIP 2009 Dennis Cummings FOR GIRLS
NUMBERS, AND FUND BALANCES 2009 Daniel Steininger 2008 Courtney Jamison
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA OCTOBER 2010 2009 Yang Dai
U.S. Open Membership Fund LUBBOCK, TEXAS JULY 2009
Year Business Meeting (1) Balance (2)
U.S. GAME/10
2009 Indianapolis, Indiana 79,820 (356,961) 2009 Gabriel Sargissian, Tigran Petrosian, Zviad Izoria U.S. JUNIOR INVITATIONAL
2010 Irvine, California 76,812 (385,161) 2009 Ray Robson
2010 Daniel Fridman
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA JUNE 2010 2010 Sam Shankland
(1) Membership totals are given as of May 31. Totals exclude Junior ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI JULY 2010
Tournament Players and tournament members.
(2) Figures enclosed in parentheses are deficits. U.S. GAME/15
2009 Aleksandar Stamnov, David Long, Gopal Menon, Mark NATIONAL ELEMENTARY
Robledo Jr. 2009 Daniel Gurevich
2010 Diobisio Aldama 2010 Mika Brattain, Daniel Liu, Benjamin Moon,
USCF PRESIDENTS & EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS JOLIET, ILLINOIS JUNE 2010
Justus Williams
Presidents (1) Years ATLANTA, GEORGIA MAY 2010
Bill Goichberg 2005-2009
U.S. GAME/30
Jim Berry 2009-current 2009 Michael Auger, William Brock NATIONAL ELEMENTARY TEAM
2009 Mission San Jose Elementary (CA)
Executive Directors (2) Years 2010 Michael Auger
2010 I.S. 318 (NY)
Bill Goichberg 2004-2005 SKOKIE, ILLINOIS OCTOBER 2010
Bill Hall 2005-current ATLANTA, GEORGIA MAY 2010
U.S. GAME/60 NATIONAL JUNIOR CONGRESS
2009 Jeremy Kane, Matthew Waller
2009 Sean Vibbert, Daniel Gater, Sameer Manchanda, Steven
National Champions 2010 Adarsh Jayakumar, Sam Schmakel, Thomas Ulrich Cooklev, Sai Ravi Munagala, Evan Hawver, David Wen,
SKOKIE, ILLINOIS OCTOBER 2010 Epiphany Peters, Peter Chen,Apurva Virkud, Sam Witwer
U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP 2010 Josh Matti, Jacob Weaver, Shangbo Liao, Peter Chen,
2009 Hikaru Nakamura U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONS Sam Witwer, Jason Zhou
2010 Gata Kamsky 2009 East: Sandi Hutama; West: Joseph Kruml INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA FEBRUARY 2010
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI MAY 2010 2010 East: Andrew Ding; West: Joseph Kruml,
Andrew Lebovitz NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH
U.S. OPEN MAY 2010 2009 Ryan Joseph Moon, Ben Gershenov
I2009 Alex Lenderman, Jacek Stopa, Sergey Kudrin, 2010 David Adelberg, Kevin Bu, Zaroug Jaleel,
Alex Yermolinsky, Dmitry Gurevich, Jesse Kraai Michael Omori
2010 Alejandro Ramirez
U.S. AMATEUR TEAM
2009 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA APRIL 2010
RVINE, CALIFORNIA JULY-AUGUST 2010
West: ACA Beasts (John Daniel Bryant, Michael Yee,
Vincent Huang, Santy Wong, Jerry Yee) NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH TEAM
U.S. WOMENS CHAMPIONSHIP East: Palin Gambit (Paul MacIntyre, Brian Hulse, 2009 Solomon Schechter (NY)
2009 Anna Zatonskih
Libardo Rueda, Alan Price) 2010 Vela MS (TX)
2010 Irina Krush
North: Jimmy Runs Deep (Jim Dean, Garrett Smith, Drew MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA APRIL 2010
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI JULY 2010 Hollinberger, Danny Gater)
South: My Girl Is Pissed! (Bruci Lopez, Ernesto Alvarez, NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
NATIONAL OPEN Gilberto Luna, Makaio Krienke) 2009 Robert Hess
Edmondson Cup winner* National Playoff Winner: Team West 2010 Prashanth Amarasinghe, Alec Getz, Scott Low,
2009 Varuzhan Akobian, Enrico Sevillano 2010 Kristopher Meekins, Kevin Mo, William Ong,
2010 Timur Gareyev West: Team OC (Alexandre Kretchetov, Takashi Christian Tanaka, Shinsaku Uesugi, Michael
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA JUNE 2010 Iwamoto, Ilia Serpik, LeoKamgar) Vilenchuk, Eigen Wang
East: Cambridge Springers (Bill Kelleher, COLUMBUS, OHIO APRIL 2010
ARMED FORCES Joseph Fang, Leonard Morrissey, Anatoly Levin,
(Individual* Team) Vesna Dimitrijevic) NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
2009 Pieta Garrett* Army North: Pinoy of Chicago: I love www.tmchess 2009 Stuyvesant High School (NY)
2010 Larry Larkins* Navy center.com (Angelo Young, Camilo Pangan, 2010 Hunter College Campus School (NY)
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND OCTOBER 2010 Floren Inumerable, Rene Ancheta, Virgilio Forro) COLUMBUS, OHIO APRIL 2010
South: Beasts from the Southeast (Jeffrey Haskel,
U.S. SENIOR OPEN Toby Boas, Dalton Perrine, Adam Miller) U.S. JUNIOR OPEN
2009 Larry Christiansen National Playoff Winner: Team West 2009 Under 21: Eric Rosen, Kevin Bu;
2010 Alexander Ivanov FEBRUARY 2010 Under 15: Marc Nazario;
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA AUGUST 2010 Under 11: Brady Harder
TOURNAMENT OF COLLEGE CHAMPIONS 2010 Under 21: Deepyaman Datta;
U.S. CLASS 2009 Gergely Antal Under 15: Jason Altschuler, Steven Chen;
2009 M: Julio Becerra; X: Andre Harding, Makaio Krienke, 2010 Timur Gareyev Under 11: Kesav Viswanadha;
Adam Miller; A: Maurizio Heller; B: Robert Mitchell; IRVINE, CALIFORNIA JULY-AUGUST 2010 Under 8: Emily Nguyen
C: Hubert Wilcox, Steve Morgan, Tommy Ruan;
D: Kurt Vaz-antrobus; E: Paul Berlinsky; HOUSTON, TEXAS JULY 2010
ARNOLD DENKER TOURNAMENT OF HIGH
2010 M: Mauricio Flores; X: Mark Dejmek; A: Frank Brack;
B: Donald Briggs, Jr., Don Burrus; C: Josh Pruett; D:
SCHOOL CHAMPIONS U.S. CADET
2009 Abby Marshall 2009 Andrew Ng
Ted Ingram, Malik Coleman; E: John Warren; Unrated:
Mario Acero 2010 Steven Zierk 2010 Michael Yang, Yian Liou
HOUSTON, TEXAS OCTOBER 2010 IRVINE, CALIFORNIA JULY-AUGUST 2010 CROSSVILLE, TENNESSEE JULY 2010

34 Chess Life May 2011 uschess.org

NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC K-12 Pan-Am Championships Alexander Onischuk Semon Palatnik Eugene Perelshteyn Zsuzsa Pol-
2009 K: Joaquin Perkins; 1st: Awonder Liang; 2nd: Rayan gar Alejandro Ramirez Ray Robson Kenneth Rogoff Michael Rohde
Taghizadeh; 3rd: Ruifeng Li; 4th: Jeffery Xiong; 5th: PAN-AM INTERCOLLEGIATE INDIVIDUAL Gennadij Sagalchik Gabriel Schwartzman Yasser Seirawan Grigory Ser-
2009 Sasha Kaplan, Leonid Kritz, Davorin per Alexander Shabalov Tal Shaked Miron Sher Alex Sherzer Yuri
Christopher Wu; 6th: James Black; 7th: Jarod Pamatmat;
Kuljasevic, Bogdan Vioreanu Shulman Andrew Soltis Alexander Stripunsky James Tarjan Michael Wilder
8th: Vincent Zhang; 9th: Michael Chiang, Justin Karp;10th: Patrick Wolff Alex Yermolinsky Gennadi Zaichik Raset Ziatdinov
Matthew Liu; 11th: Marc Tyler Arnold; 12th: William Ong 2010 Goran Vojinovic, Erik Santarius
2010 K: Peter Crowley, James Cooper; 1st: Joaquin Perkins; MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN DECEMBER 2010 INTERNATIONAL MASTERS
2nd: Josiah Stearman, Marcus Miyasaka; 3rd: Viktor Adler Levon Altounian Armen Ambartsoumian Nilton Arias Marc
Brandon Nydick; 4th: Thomas Knoff; 5th: Cameron Arnold John Bartholomew Leonid Bass Mikhail Baturyn Salvijus
PAN-AM INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAM Bercys Calvin Blocker Andrei Blokhin Jay Bonin Joseph Bradford
Wheeler; 6th: Atulya Vaidya, Kesav Viswanadha, 2009 University of Maryland at Baltimore County,
Kendrick Nguyen, Agata Bykovtsev, Michael Michael Brooks Ronald Burnett Omar Cartagena Kim Commons
Team A Richard Costigan Kong Deng John Donaldson Daniel Edelman Tegsh-
Gianatasio; 7th: Joshua Colas; 8th: Bryan Hu, Michael 2010 University of Texas at Dallas, Team A suren Enkhbat Marc Esserman Larry D. Evans Joseph Fang Florin
Brown, Michael Bodek; 9th: Sam Schmakel, John
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN DECEMBER 2010 Felecan Daniel Fernandez Ilye Figler Andrei-Costel Florean Edward
Hughes, Nicholas Rosenthal, Azeez Alade, Yuta Formanek Igor Foygel Dumitru Ghizdavu Mark Ginsburg Rusudan Gole-
Kakutani, Luciano Aguilar; 10th: Christopher Heung; tiani John Grefe Gregory Hjorth Robert Hungaski Dean Ippolito Albert
11th: Vincent Huang, Michael Vilenchuk, Michael
Fang; 12th: Raven Sturt
American World Champions Kapengut Julio Kaplan Raymond Kaufman Igor Khmelnitsky Jake
Kleiman Danny Kopec Irina Krush Cyrus Lakdawala Yury Lapshun
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA DECEMBER 2010
WORLD SENIOR Dimitri London Daniel Ludwig Blas Lugo Josh Manion Salvatore Mat-
2008 Larry Kaufman era Vincent McCambridge Eugene Meyer Marlo Micayabas Lev
BAD ZWISCHENAHN, GERMANY OCTOBER 2008 Milman Rade Milovanovic Nikolay Minev Mackenzie Molner Walter
NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC K-12 TEAM Morris Stephen Muhammad Michael Mulyar Daniel Naroditsky*
2009 K: The Village School (TX); 1st: Dalton (NY); 2nd: New Steven Odendahl Georgi Orlov William Paschall Jack Peters Vladimir
Explorations Into Science, Technology and Math (NY); Correspondence Chess Prosviriakov David Pruess Stuart Rachels Vasik Rajlich Vivek Rao
3rd: Hunter College Campus School (NY); 4th: The Village Kenneth Regan Larry Remlinger Daniel Rensch Guillermo Rey Bruce
A great many players are active in tournaments run and rated by USCF.
School (TX), Columbia Grammar (NY); 5th: Horace Mann Rind James Rizzitano Douglas Root Anthony Saidy Justin Sarkar
Most popular is the annual Golden Knights Championship, a three-stage
(NY); 6th: I.S. 318 (NY); 7th: I.S. 318 (NY); 8th: Canyon event, although USCF offers several other options. Youll find advertisements Dmitry Schneider Jonathan Schroer Enrico Sevillano Gregory Shahade
Vista Middle School (TX); 9th: Horace Mann (NY); 10th: for these events in every issue of Chess Life. Many over-the-board players Samuel Shankland James Sherwin Walter Shipman Igor Shliperman
Westwood (TX); 11th: Bronx High School of Science (NY); find that correspondence chess improves their play, and correspondence also Mikhail Shur Jeremy Silman Bryan G. Smith Leonid Sokolin Alan
12th: Bellaire High School (TX), Westwood (TX) appeals to those who for various reasons cannot play in over-the-board Stein David Strauss Eric Tangborn Emory Tate Timothy Taylor Ros-
2010 K: Oak Hall (FL); 1st: Scicore Academy (NJ); tournaments. Correspondence chess is also played for its own value. There tislav Tsodikov David Vigorito Mladen Vucic Joshua Waitzkin John
2nd: Dalton (NY); 3rd: Hunter College Campus is no limit to the number of games one can have going at once. For further Watson Norman Weinstein Jay Whitehead Elliott Winslow Jonathan
School (NY); 4th: Stuart Hall School For Boys (LA), information, contact Correspondence Chess Dept. at the U.S. Chess Federa- Yedidia Vitaly Zaltsman Anna Zatonskih Steven Zierk Dmitry Zilber-
tion, P.O. Box 367, Sayre, PA 18840. The correspondence rating system is stein Mikhail Zlotnikov Bernard Zuckerman * attained title in 2011
Scicore Academy (NJ); Joseph A. Williams
Elementary School (FL); 5th: Regnart Elementary similar to the OTB system, and a written explanation is free on request (a
School (CA); 6th: I.S. 318 (NY); 7th: I.S. 318 (NY); stamped, self-addressed envelope is appreciated). Players who earn ratings
8th: I.S. 318 (NY); 9th: Veterans Memorial Academy over 2000 and have 25 or more games rated are issued special certificates. TOP 50 FIDE-RATED AMERICANS
If you qualify and havent received one, please write to us. Active players from the January 2011 FIDE Rating List.
(TX); 10th: Horace Mann (NY); 11th: Solomon Schechter
(NY); 12th: Bronx High School of Science (NY) International correspondence chess titles are awarded by the International Rtg.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA DECEMBER 2010 Correspondence Chess Federation, an affiliate of FIDE. Titles are awarded for 1 Nakamura, Hikaru g 2751
outstanding performance in ICCF-sponsored events. 2 Kamsky, Gata g 2730
3 Onischuk, Alexander g 2689
NATIONAL YOUTH ACTION CHAMPIONSHIP 4 Seirawan, Yasser g 2636
2009 K-3: Matthew Stevens; K-6: Jonathan Zhou; U.S. CORRESPONDENCE CHAMPIONS
5 Shulman, Yury g 2637
K-9: Kevin Cao, Joshua Colas, Jialin Ding; K-12: Praveen 2007-2009 Thomas Biedermann, Lawrence Coplin
6 Akobian, Varuzhan g 2618
Sanjay, Michael Auger 2010 Edward Duliba
7 Ehlvest, Jaan g 2586
2010 K-3: Praveen Balakrishnan, Rohit Desai; 7 Shabalov, Alexander g 2586
K-6: Rishi Rajendran; K-9: Andrew Ding, Jeevan
GOLDEN KNIGHTS CHAMPIONS 9 Christiansen, Larry M g 2585
2001 John Burton 10 Ramirez, Alejandro g 2584
Karemsetty; K-12: Victor Shen
2002 Chuck Cullum 11 Kaidanov, Gregory S g 2580
LONG BRANCH, NEW JERSEY NOVEMBER 2010 2003 John Burton 12 Stripunsky, Alexander g 2578
2004 Chuck Cullum 13 Hess, Robert L g 2572
NATIONAL YOUTH ACTION TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP 14 Benjamin, Joel g 2564
2009 K-3: Chess Without Borders (IL); K-6: District 103 (IL); K-9: USCF ABSOLUTE CHAMPIONS 15 Goldin, Alexander g 2561
Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis (MO); K-12: 2007 Edward Duliba 16 Ibragimov, Ildar g 2557
Chess Club of 2008 Ciaran OHare 17 Becerra Rivero, Julio g 2549
Minnesota (MN) 2009 Dave Sogin, Gary Walters 17 Lenderman, Aleksandr g 2549
19 Ivanov, Alexander g 2545
2010 K-3: Dean Of Chess (NJ); K-6: Dean Of Chess (NJ);
19 Kudrin, Sergey g 2545
K-9: I.S. 318 (NY); K-12: Infinity Chess Academy (CT) ELECTRONIC KNIGHTS CHAMPION 21 de Firmian, Nick E g 2544
LONG BRANCH, NEW JERSEY NOVEMBER 2010 2005 Gilmore Hoefdraad
22 Yermolinsky, Alex g 2534
2006 Cesar Blanco 23 Perelshteyn, Eugene g 2533
24 Robson, Ray g 2532
American Classics 25 Sevillano, Enrico m 2522
AMERICAN OPEN International Titlists 26 Khachiyan, Melikset
27 Kraai, Jesse
g
g
2518
2516
2009 Melikset Khachiyan, Andranik Matikozyan, Julian Landaw FIDE awards titles for outstanding achievement in three areas of chess com- 28 Bhat, Vinay S g 2511
2010 Joshua Friedel, Enrico Sevillano, Melikset Khachiyan petition: Over-the-board play, correspondence play, and composition. 28 Fishbein, Alexander g 2511
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 2010 OVER-THE-BOARD PLAY 30 Friedel, Joshua E g 2508
31 Finegold, Benjamin g 2500
FIDE uses a complex but flexible formula to detemine eligibility for OTB
32 Shankland, Samuel L m 2498
LINA GRUMETTE MEMORIAL CLASSIC titles. Basically the average rating of a qualifying event is used to determine
33 Zatonskih, Anna m 2493
2009 Melikset Khachiyan, Enrico Sevillano, Andranik how many points a titled player a grandmaster for example would be
34 Foygel, Igor m 2485
Matikozyan, John Daniel Bryant expected to make. Players who score that number of points achieve a norm
35 Krush, Irina m 2483
2010 John Daniel Bryant toward that title. To earn a title, a player must make several such norms and
36 Schneider, Dmitry m 2482
fulfill other requirements, such as maintaining a minimum rating. The inter-
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA MAY 2010 37 Gurevich, Dmitry g 2479
national arbiter title is awarded to tournament directors on the basis of
38 Ippolito, Dean m 2478
applications submitted to FIDE.
39 Gonzalez, Renier g 2469
WORLD OPEN
2009 Hikaru Nakamura, Evgeny Najer GRANDMASTERS 40 Orlov, Georgi m 2468
Varuzhan Akobian Lev Alburt Babakuli Annakov Maurice Ashley Julio 41 Zierk, Steven m 2466
2010 Victor Laznicka Becerra Rivero Joel Benjamin Pal Benko Vinay Bhat Arthur Bisguier 42 Rohde, Michael A g 2463
VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA JUNE-JULY 2010 Peter Biyiasas Walter Browne Robert Byrne Larry Christiansen Nick de 43 Bercys, Salvijus m 2560
Firmian Maxim Dlugy Roman Dzindzichashvili Jaan Ehlvest Larry 44 Milman, Lev m 2467
Evans John Fedorowicz Benjamin Finegold Alexander Fishbein Joshua 45 Molner, Mackenzie m 2458
NORTH AMERICAN OPEN Friedel Alexander Goldin Renier Gonzalez Boris Gulko Dmitry Gurevich 45 Smith, Bryan G m 2458
2009 Varuzhan Akobian, Alexander Shabalov, Victor 47 Zaichik, Gennadi g 2457
Ilya Gurevich Ron Henley Robert Hess Ildar Ibragimov Alexander Ivanov
Mikhalevski, Joshua Friedel, Alex Yermolinsky Gregory Kaidanov Gata Kamsky Larry Kaufman Lubomir Kavalek Melik- 48 Palatnik, Semon g 2452
2009 Giorgi Kacheishvili, Jiri Stocek set Khachiyan Jesse Kraai Boris Kreiman Sergey Kudrin Anatoly Lein 49 Ludwig, Daniel m 2453
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA DECEMBER 2010 Aleksandr Lenderman William Lombardy Hikaru Nakamura Igor Novikov 50 Brooks, Michael A m 2451

uschess.org Chess Life May 2011 35

 2010 Yearbook

FIDE INSTRUCTOR (FI) USCF Titles

Top 50 Correspondence Players Chouchanik Airapetian John Buky Michael Ciamarra Elena Donaldson
(from International Correspondence Chess Federation) Raymond Duque Colley Kitson Tony Pabon F. Leon Wilson OVER-THE-BOARD PLAY
DEVELOPMENTAL INSTRUCTOR (DI) The Tournament Life section of Chess Life lists hundreds of tournaments
Rtg. Stacey Banks Jon Haskel Ivonne Mykytyn Jayashree Sekar each month in varying formats quick chess, action chess some-
1. GM Alik Samulovich Zilberberg 2613 thing for everyone. If youre new to competitive chess, be sure to see
2. GM Dr. Jason Bokar 2579 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZERS (IO) How to Get The Most From Tournament Life on the first page of the
2. GM Stephen E. Ham 2579
Frank Berry James Berry Jon Haskel Mikhail Korenman Sevan Mura- Tournament Life section.
dian Tony Rich Eric Schiller
4. GM Daniel M. Fleetwood 2577 Over-the-board (OTB) ratings are calculated by computer using a com-
5. SM Tim Murray 2555 If you would like more info on FIDE, please check their website at FIDE.com. plex formula. An explanation of the system is available through a link on
6. GM Dr. Edward P. Duliba 2539 the USCF website. Players who earn OTB ratings over 2200 are issued
CORRESPONDENCE GRANDMASTERS certificates to recognize their achievement. If you qualify for a certificate
7. SM Jon Edwards 2525 Hans Berliner Jason Bokar Joseph DeMauro Edward Duliba Dan Fleet-
8. GM Jon Ostriker 2520 but have not received one, please write us. Here are the ratings classes:
wood Victor Palciauskas John Timm Alik Zilberberg
9. SM Gary L. Kubach 2505 Senior Master 2400 & above
10. SM Keith Holzmueller 2502 CORRESPONDENCE INTERNATIONAL MASTERS Master 2200-2399
11. SM Dan Perry 2488 Gary Abram Tony Albano Wayne Ballantyne William Boucher Joseph
Expert 2000-2199
12. SM Michael C. Proof 2486 Callaway Frank Camaratta Wayne Conover Robert Cross Karl Dehmelt
Class A 1800-1999
Alfred Y. Deuel Rene duCret Doug Eckert David Eisen Igor Foyel
13 SM Dr. Michael Millstone 2481
Bart Gibbons Isay Golyak Steven Grant Keith Hayward Herbert Hick-
Class B 1600-1799
13. SM Jerry Weisskohl 2481 man Robert Jacobs C. Bill Jones Craig W. Jones John Kalish Class C 1400-1599
15. GM Vytas Victor Palciauskas 2479 Spencer Kell Edgardo V. Limayo Marc Lonoff William Maillard R.A. Class D 1200-1399
16. SM Kenneth M. Reinhart 2470 McLellan Michael Melts David Meyers John Mousessian Cesar Musi- Class E 1000-1199
17. GM Joseph A. DeMauro 2454 tani Dave Myers Robert Reynolds Robert Rizzo Keith Rodriguez Allan Class F 800-999
18. SM Thomas Biedermann 2449 Savage Corky Schakel Carl Siefring James Skeels Dr. Martin Sten- Class G 600-799
19. Wieland Belka 2440 gelin Hisham Sunna Eric Tangborn Steve Tennant Paul L. Thompson Class H 400-599
20. Gary Walters 2437 Jeffrey Tilghman Chris Van Dyck Alan Watson Walter Wood Class I 200-399
21. Wesley C. Green 2434 Class J 199 & below
CORRESPONDENCE INTERNATIONAL Minimum Rating 100
22. IM Carl L. Siefring 2433
23. IM Hisham N. Sunna 2431
WOMEN MASTERS
24. IM Mehran Divanbaigyzand 2422
Gina Lo Sasso Christine Rosenfield MASTERS EMERITI
THE MASTER EMERITUS title is a special honor awarded to players, now for
25. Lawrence Coplin 2417 CORRESPONDENCE SENIOR INTERNATIONAL the most part inactive, who led distinguished chess careers before the insti-
26. John Ballow 2415 MASTERS tution of the USCF rating system. Current ratings of masters emeriti are not
27. IM William Boucher 2413 Jason Bokar Wesley Brandhorst Richard S. Callaghan Edward Duliba published if they are below 2200, in which case 2200 is the rating used for
27. Frank Goebert 2413 Jon Edwards Kevin W. Embrey Daniel M. Fleetwood Stephen E. Ham pairing and reporting purposes. Armando Bucelo, Sr.
29. IM Dr. Martin Stengelin 2412 Keith Holzmueller Stephen L. Jones John Knudsen Gary L. Kubach
30. Steve R. Douglas 2409 Jerry Meyers Michael Millstone Tim Murray Jon Ostriker Anotole Par-
31. Harry Ingersol 2405 nas Dan Perry N. Eric Pedersen Ken Reinhart Christopher Sergel USCF Awards
32. IM David R. Myers 2392 Jerry Weisskohl Max Zavanelli DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
33. IM Keith A. Rodriguez 2380 CORRESPONDENCE INTERNATIONAL ARBITERS 2009 John McCrary, Beatriz Marinello
34. Grayling V. Hill 2374 David Adamson G. S. Benner Ted Bullockus J. Franklin Campbell Mau- 2010 Steve Shutt, Dr. Frank Brady
35. IM Robert Rizzo 2372 rice Carter Tom Dougherty Grayling Hill Alan A. Jones Ben Koppin
36. Matthew Clowes 2364 Keith Rodriguez James Skeels Wesley K. Underwood Allen Wright Max OUTSTANDING CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
37. Bobby Johnson 2363 Zavanelli. 2009 Tim Sawmiller, Gary Fox, Tim Just
38. Robert N. Fass 2361 For more information on ICCF, write to ICCF-US, 16052 Quality Ct. S., Lake- 2010 Val Zemitis, Hal Terrie, Chuck Ensey, Mike Nagaran
39. Donald J. Harvey 2356 land, MN 55043, or e-mail schakels@comcast.net.
39. Dennis Michael 2356 SPECIAL SERVICES AWARD
41. Peter Cullen 2352
COMPOSITION 2009 Calvin Olsen, David Moeser
41. Daniel M. Horwitz 2352 Titles for composers of chess problems and endgame studies are overseen 2010 Jay Stallings, John Blackstone
43. SM Kristo S. Miettinen 2350 by FIDEs Permanent Commission for Chess Composition. The commission peri-
44. Humberto M. Cruz 2344
odically issues albums of composers best pieces. A composer receives MERITORIOUS SERVICES AWARD
points for each problem and endgame chosen for an album. Twenty-five points 2009 Jennifer and Mike Skidmore, Steve Steppe
45. IM Cesar Musitani 2342 are needed for an international master title, 70 for a grandmaster title. 2010 Jim Stallings, Dewain Barber, Richard Buchanan,
46. Terence L. Gildred 2340
Alan Anderson, Danny Rensch
47. David Sogin 2329 GRANDMASTER FOR CHESS COMPOSITION
48. Larry D. Dulany 2316 Toma Garai
COMMITTEE OF THE YEAR
49. Theodore J. Greiner 2299
49. Edwin Meiners 2299
INTERNATIONAL MASTER FOR CHESS 2009 LMA
COMPOSITION 2010 Tournament Director Certification
Pal Benko Edgar Holladay George Sphicas Committee

WOMEN GRANDMASTERS INTERNATIONAL JUDGE FOR CHESS CHESS CITY OF THE YEAR
Anna Akhsharumova Camilla Baginskaite Anjelina Belakovskaia Elena 2009 St. Louis, MO
Donaldson Sabina-Francesca Foisor Anna Gershnik Alla Grinfeld
COMPOSITION
Robert Burger Newman Guttman David Brown Toma Garai 2010 Nashville, TN
Irina Levitina Katerina Rohonyan Jennifer Shahade

WOMEN INTERNATIONAL MASTERS SOLVERS KOLTANOWSKI MEDAL

Tsagaan Battsetseg Sharon Burtman Rachel Crotto Vesna Dimitrijevic
Esther Epstein Gina Finegold Elina Groberman Anna Hahn Ruth Har-
ing Shernaz Kennedy Inna Koren Yuliya Levitan Beatriz Marinello
Alisa Melekhina Liz Neely Alexey Root Diane Savereide Marulin Sim-
mons Dorothy Teasley Cindy Tsai Julia Tverskaya
INTERNATIONAL ARBITERS
Todd Barre Frank Berry Jerry Bibuld Christopher Bird Harold Bogner
Leonid Bondar Frank Brady Walter Brown Jr. Edward Doyle Eduard
Duchovny Adam Gale William Goichberg Jon Haskel Randall Hough
John Hudson Myron Lieberman William Lukowiak James Meyer Mar-
tin Morrison Sevan Muradian Glenn Petersen Boris Postovsky Tim
Redman L. Thad Rogers Sophia Rohde Eric Schiller Robert Single-
tary Bill Snead Harold Stenzel Robert Sutter Jr. Robert Tanner
FIDE SENIOR TRAINER (FST)
GM Lev Alburt IM Armen Ambartsoumian GM Boris Gulko GM Gregory
Kaidanov Michael Khodarkovsky GM Semon Palatnik GM Zsuzsa Pol-
gar Boris Postovsky GM Yasser Seirawan GM Miron Sher
FIDE TRAINER (FT)
Lou Mercuri GM Miron Sher
These titles are awarded by the Society of U.S. Chess Problemists.
2009 Gold: Rex Sinquefield
Master Solvers: Robert J. Bales Jr. Paul Birnbaum Ted Brandhorst David 2010 Gold: Rex Sinquefield, Phil LeCornu
Dana-Bashian Kenneth Davenport Matthew Dickey Richard Fellrath
Barry Keith Eugene Levin William Longren Eloy Martinelli Stephanos U.S. CHESS HALL OF FAME Inductees
Pantazis Martin Rubin Peter Szusz
2009 Burt Hochberg, John Fedorowicz
U.S. Expert Solvers: Walter Anthony Gabriel Balinth Todd Barre Ladislav 2010 Diane Savereide, Herman Steiner, Jackson Showalter
Belcsak John Blood Albert Bobb Joseph Bohac Edward Boyle Brad
Bradford Donald Burden Victor Burdick Renato Casalino Gennaro Coz- SCHOLASTIC SERVICE AWARDS
zolino K.A. Czerniecki Rob deFonce Jerry De Gattis Karl Deibler Steven 2009 Aviv Friedman, After School Activities Partnership
Dowd Dunn Danny William Fraser Anthony Friemoth David Funston 2010 Greg Shahade, Berkeley Chess School
Geoff Gawdun J.H. Ghoraghi Anatoly Goldberg Fletcher Gross Charles
Harnach Bruce Johnson Frederick Kagan Henryk Kalafut Edward ORGANIZER OF THE YEAR
Knighton Thomas Langland Maurice Leysens Martin Lubell David P. 2009 Tony Rich
Lynn Alex Markevitch Dan Maxwell Monte McClure Terry McManus
2010 Tony Rich
Ryan McCracken T. Louis Meaker Martin Moskowitz David Moulton
Jacob Nemchenok Mario Pachajoa Jose Antonio Pagan Stanley Perlo
Joseph Rettegi David Robinson Thur Row Paul Salem Paul Sayre Her- FRANK J. MARSHALL AWARD
bert Seidman Ricky Shepherd Jerry Slavich Alwin Sopungco William 2009 John Fedorowicz
Sprague Dailon Stauvers Dr. David Steinberg Paul Steiner Hisham Sunna 2010 Michael Aigner
Harry Tamvakis Robin Taylor Donald Thompson Row Thur Yefim Treger
Gary Ware Dennis Williams Robert Williams Sidney Zarkin

36 Chess Life May 2011 uschess.org

GRANDMASTER OF THE YEAR Buchanan, 844B Prospect Place, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, buckpeace@
2009 Yury Shulman pcisys.net Finance Committee: Charles D. Unruh, 12723 E. 111th St.
North, Owasso, OK 74055, chunruh@aol.com Governance Task Force
2010 Hikaru Nakamura
Committee: Joe Lux, 627 Summit Ave., Apt. 17A, Jersey City, NJ 07306, joelux
chess@aol.com Hall of Fame Committee: Harold J. Winston, 904 Royal
HONORARY CHESS MATES Blackheath Court, Naperville, IL 60563, HJWinston@aol.com Hall of Records
2009 No award Committee: Steve Immitt, P.O. Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553, chess
2010 Phil Smith, Joan Schlich centr@aol.com International Affairs Committee: Michael Khodarkovsky,
80 Jesse Court, Montville, NJ 07045-9007, mkhodarkovsky@ yahoo.com
THE GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED CHESS LMA Management Committee: Tim Redman, PO Box 2016, Denton, TX
JOURNALISTS 76202-2016, redmanink@yahoo.com; Leroy Dubeck, 932 Edgemoor Road,
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Military Committee: John Farrell, 2500 N. Van Dorn
2009 Shelby Lyman
St. #1623, Alexandria, VA 22302, JohnnyUSMC@aol.com Outreach Com-
2010 John Hillery
mittee: Myron Lieberman, 1444 West 6th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281, azchess@
cox.net Professional Players Health and Benefits Fund Management Com-
JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR AWARD mittee: John McCrary, 1520 Senate St. #129, Columbia, SC 29201, mccrary@
2009 Alexandra Kosteniuk nuvox.net Publications Committee: Jonathan Hilton, 2590 Jupiter Dr.,
2010 Dan Heisman Fairfield, OH 45014, kindlycoach@gmail.com Ratings Committee: Mark
Glickman, EN Rogers Memorial Hospital (152), Bldg. 70, 200 Springs Road, Bed-
CHESS CLUB OF THE YEAR ford, MA 01730, glicko@gmail.com Rules Committee: David Kuhns, 12 E.
2009 Fresno Chess Club Golden Lake Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014, e4e5@hughes.net Scholastic
2010 Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis Chess Council and Committee: Tom Brownscombe, P.O. Box 335, Lindsborg,
KS 67456, tkbrownscombe@cox.net; Beatriz Marinello, 330 East 63rd St., #3G,
CHESS COLLEGE OF THE YEAR New York, NY 10021, beatchess@aol.com Senior Committee: Charles
2009 University of Utah, Miami University (Ohio) Hatherill, 2147 Long Creek Court, Henderson, NV 89044-0167, Kingsgam-
2010 El Centro Community College, Dallas bit50@earthlink.net States Committee: Guy Hoffman, P.O. Box 259822,
Madison, WI 53725, schachfuhrer@hotmail.com Survey Committee: Tony
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR Pabon, 4851 Manitoba Drive, San Jose, CA 95130, tpabon@earthlink.net Top
OF THE YEAR Players Committee: Jesse Kraai, 5729 Bayview Avenue, Richmond, CA
2009 Francisco Guadalupe 94804-4828 Tournament Director Certification Committee: Tim Just,
2010 Jon Shacter 37165 Willow Lane, Gurnee, IL 60031, Mrjust@yahoo.com U.S. Open Com-
mittee: Hal Terrie III, 377 Huse Road, Apt. 23, Manchester, NH 03103, halterrie@
comcast.net Womens Chess Committee: Polly Wright, 57 Joyce Road,
Scholarships and Fellowships Eastchester, NY 10709, ppwchess@gmail.com.
SAMFORD FELLOWSHIP USCF REPRESENTATIVES TO FIDE
2009 Ray Robson FIDE Vice President: Bill Kelleher, 20 Melendy Avenue, Watertown, MA
2010 Robert Hess 02472. Delegate: Michael Khodarkovsky, 80 Jesse Ct., Montville, NJ
07045-9007. Zonal President: Beatriz Marinello, 330 East 63rd St., #3G,
New York, NY 10021.
SCHOLAR-CHESSPLAYER AWARDS
2009 Adithya Balasubramanian, Robert Lau, Haotian Zheng, HOW TO STAY IN TOUCH
Michael Thaler, Troy Daly USCF members are part of a nationwide network. To find other chess play-
2010 Rohan Agarwal, Richard Herbst, Abby ers in your area, send us a stamped, self-addressed envelope and request
Marshall, Jake Miller, Victor Shen any of these special lists: STATE ORGANIZATIONS: Contacting your state
organization is the best way to find chess competition in your area. Many states
CHESSLECTURE.COM have active organizations sponsoring official championships and publish
newsletters and magazines for members. CHESS MAGAZINES: Everything
Grand Prix from local club newsletters to general-interest magazines regularly published
2009 Alex Lenderman in the United States. CHESS CLUBS: The addresses of chess clubs in your
2010 Alex Lenderman area. TOURNAMENT CLEARINGHOUSES: If you direct tournaments, you
should check your tournament dates with the clearinghouse in your area. This
list is on the USCF website: www.uschess.org.
USCF Governance START YOUR OWN CHESS CLUB
NATIONAL OFFICERS If there is no Chess Club in your area, dont despair. Anyone can learn to run
These elected volunteer officers constitute the Executive Board, the exec- tournaments and send the results in for rating. Chess clubs or individuals can
utive committee to the Delegates. They meet quarterly and monitor the become affiliates of USCF for $40 a year. For information or advice about start-
affairs of the Federation on an almost daily basis. President: Jim Berry, ing a club in your area, write to USCF at PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557.
PO Box 351, Stillwater, OK 74076, jaberrycg@aol.com Vice President: Affiliates may list their USCF-rated events in Chess Life. For more informa-
Ruth Haring, PO Box 1993, Chico, CA 95927, ruth@ruthharing.com VP tion, request a free copy of TLAs in Chess Life which explains how
Finance: Randy Bauer, 3923 - 153rd Street, Urbandale, IA 50323, randy- announcements are submitted.
bauer2300@ yahoo.com Secretary: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way,
Madison, WI 53719, mike.nietman@charter.net Members-at-Large:
STATE ORGANIZATIONS
Your state organization may offer such services as: a state publication, state
Michael Atkins, P.O. Box 6138, Alexandria, VA 22306, matkins2@cox.net;
championships, and tournament sponsorship/coordination. Joining your state
Bill Goichberg, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577, chessoffice@aol.com;
organization can bring you great benefits in chess involvement. You may also
Gary Walters, 3900 Key Center, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44114,
be interested in receiving the publication of a nearby states organization: write
gary.walters@thompson hine.com
for specific information to the one(s) that interests you.
U.S. CHESS TRUST Alabama: Alabama Chess Federation Inc. Contact: Neil Dietsch. Phone: 205-
Harold Winston, 904 Royal Blackheath Court, Naperville, IL 60563. 3919648. e-mail: neil.dietsch@gmail.com. Web: www.alabamachess. com
Alaska: Alaska Chess League. Contact: Russell Gates. Phone: 907-244-6937.
2010-2011 USCF COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS e-mail: alaskachess@gmail.com. Web: alaskachessleague.com Arizona: Ari-
Audit Committee: Allen Priest, 7803 Wolf Creek Court, Louisville, KY 40241, zona Chess Federation Inc. Contact: Myron Lieberman. Phone: 480-967-4054.
wap@comptonkottke.com Awards Committee: John Donaldson, 162312 Mar- e-mail: azchess@cox.net. Web: www.arizonachess.org Arkansas: Arkansas
tin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94709, chessroom@milibrary.com Chess Association. Contact: Stephen Paulson. Phone: 870-373-0150. e-mail:
Bylaws Committee: Harold J. Winston, 904 Royal Blackheath Court, Naperville, d4d5c4@yahoo.com. Web: www.arkansaschess.org California, Northern:
IL 60563, HJWinston@aol.com; Allen Priest, 7803 Wolf Creek Ct., Louisville, Northern California Chess Fed. Contact: Thomas Langland. Phone: 209-629-
KY 30241, allenjoan_priest@bellsouth.com Chess In Education Commit- 1674. e-mail: tom@calchess.org. Web: www.calchess.org California,
tee: F. Leon Wilson, P.O. Box 09726, Columbus, OH 43209-0726, FLeonW@ Southern: Southern California Chess Fed. Contact: Randall Hough. Phone: 626-
chesslearn.com Clubs Committee: Bob Rasmussen, 230 McCabe, Mendota, 282-7412. e-mail: randallhough@yahoo.com. Web: www.scchess.com
CA 93640, bob.ras101@yahoo.com College Chess Committee: Russell S. Colorado: Colorado State Chess Assn. Contact: Randy Reynolds. Phone: 719-
Harwood, 55 Highland Dr., Brownsville, TX 78520, russell.harwood@utb.edu 231-5663. e-mail: randy_teyana@msn.com. Web: www.colorado-chess.com
Correspondence Chess Committee: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Drive, Sayville, Connecticut: Connecticut Chess Fed. Contact: Jim Celone. e-mail: jcel@
aol.com. Web: www.ctchess.com District Of Columbia: DC Chess League.
NY 11782, captnhal@optonline.net Cramer Awards Committee: Frank
Brady, 175 W. 72nd Street, Apt. 7E1, New York, NY 10023, bradyfm@msn.com Contact: Ralph Mikell. Phone: 202-408-1950. e-mail: ralph.mikell@prodigy.net
Denker Committee: Dewain Barber, 524 S. Avenida Faro, Anaheim, CA 92807, Delaware: Delaware Chess. Contact: David R. Power. Phone: 302-762-4695.
AmChessEq@aol.com Dewain Barber K-8 Tournament of State Cham- e-mail: bikedavid@aol.com. Web: www.delawarechess.org Florida: Florida
pions Committee: Tony Rich, 6423 Towne Woods Dr., Saint Louis, MO 63129, Chess Association. Contact: Harvey Lerman. Phone: 407-644-3542. e-mail: har
trich@tonyrich.org Election Committee: Myron Lieberman, 1444 West 6th veylerman@embarqmail.com. Web: www.floridachess.org Georgia: Geor-
Street, Tempe, AZ 85281, azchess@cox.net Ethics Committee: Richard gia Chess Association. Contact: Scott Parker. Phone: 770-939-5030. e-mail:
uschess.org
parker5025@comcast.net. Web: www.georgiachess.org Hawaii: Hawaii
Chess Federation. Contact: Larry Reifurth. e-mail: larry@hawaii.rr.com. Web:
www.hawaiichess.org Idaho: Idaho Chess Association. Contact: Jay Simon-
son. Phone: 208-529-3909. e-mail: rooknjay@yahoo.com. Web: www.idaho
chessassociation.org Illinois: Illinois Chess Association. Contact: Maret
Thorpe. Phone: 847-328-1281. e-mail: mail@maret-thorpe.com. Web: www.il-
chess.org Indiana: Indiana Chess Association. Contact: Gary Fox. Phone:
574-722-4965. e-mail: info@indianachess.org. Web: www.indianachess.org
Iowa: Iowa Chess Association. Contact: Ronald Nurmi. Phone: 515-262-3958.
e-mail: chessplayer@netins.net. Web: www.iowachess.org Kansas: Kansas
Chess Association. Contact: Laurence Coker. Phone: 913-851-1583. e-mail:
wlcoker@kc.rr.com. Web: www.kansaschess.org Kentucky: Kentucky Chess
Association. Contact: Allen Priest. Phone: 502-553-9281. e-mail: allenp@comp
tonkottke.com. Web: www.kcachess.webs.com Louisiana: Louisiana Chess
Association. Contact: Adam Caveney. Phone: 504-895-4133. e-mail: cb20234@
yahoo.com. Web: www.louisianachess.org Maine: Maine Chess Association.
Contact: Robert Messenger. Phone: 603-891-2484. e-mail: treasurer@massc
hess.org. Web: www. chessmaine.net Maryland: Maryland Chess Associ-
ation. Contact: Michael W. Regan. Phone: 410-823-3350. e-mail: mregan@
baltimorechess.org. Web: www.mdchess.com Massachusetts: The
Massachusetts Chess Assn. Contact: Andrew Bryan. Phone: 207-843-6445.
e-mail: bvbryan@aol.com. Web: www.masschess.org Michigan: Michigan
Chess Association. Contact: Brad Rogers. Phone: 586-786-0096. e-mail:
bradleyrogers22@msn.com. Web: www.michess.org Minnesota: Minnesota
State Chess Assn. Contact: David Kuhns. Phone: 763-786-2006. e-mail:
e4e5@hughes.net. Web: www.minnesotachess.org. Mississippi: Mississippi
Chess. Contact: Ralph McNaughton. Phone: 601-278-9670. e-mail: ralphmcn@
comcast.net. Web: www.mcachess.org Missouri: The Missouri Chess Asso-
ciation. Contact: Thomas Rehmeier. Phone: 573-291-0852. e-mail: JCChess89@
yahoo.com. Web: www.mochess.org Montana: Montana Chess. Contact:
Daniel McCourt. Phone: 406-721-0254. e-mail: mccourtdj@msn.com. Web:
www.montanachess.org Nebraska: Nebraska State Chess Assn. Contact:
Gary Marks. Phone: 402-805-4090. e-mail: y2kgary18@yahoo.com. Web:
www.nsca.nechess.com Nevada: Nevada Chess Inc. Contact: Allen P.
Magruder. Phone: 702-871-7088. e-mail: magruderap@yahoo.com. Web:
www.nevadachess.org New Hampshire: New Hampshire Chess Assn. Con-
tact: John Elmore. Phone: 603-918-0386. e-mail: johnpelmore@yahoo.com.
Web: www.nhchess.org New Jersey: New Jersey State Chess Fed. Contact:
Roger Inglis. Phone: 973-794-4601. e-mail: rwij@optonline.net. Web: www.njscf.
org New Mexico: New Mexico Chess Organization. Contact: Sam Dooley.
Phone: 505-440-9754. e-mail: samdooley64@gmail.com. Web: www.nmchess.
org New York: New York State Chess Assn. Contact: Karl Heck. Phone: 518-
966-8523 e-mail: sldkth@nyair.net. Web: www.nysca.net North Carolina:
North Carolina Chess Assn. Contact: Gerben Hoekstra. Phone: 704-846-8837.
e-mail: gerbenh@earthlink.net. Web: www.ncchess.org North Dakota:
North Dakota Chess Assn. Contact: Joseph F. McNamara. Phone: 701-367-9187.
e-mail: sackamunr@hotmail.com. Web: www.ndchess.org Ohio: Ohio Chess
Association. Contact: Duane Larkin. e-mail: dman763@aol.com. Web: www.
ohiochess.org Oklahoma: The Oklahoma Chess Assn. Contact: Charles
Unruh. Phone: 918-698-2308. e-mail: charles-unruh@utulsa.edu. Web:
www.ochess.org Oregon: Oregon Chess Federation. Contact: Mike Morris.
e-mail: mikejmorris@earthlink.net. Web: www.oregonchessfed.org Penn-
sylvania: Pennsylvania State Chess Fed. Contact: Tom Martinak. Phone:
412-908-0286. e-mail: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com. Web: www.pscfchess.
org Rhode Island: Rhode Island Chess Assn. Contact: Frank C. Delbonis.
Phone: 401-212-1335. e-mail: rhodeislandchess@yahoo.com. Web: www.rhode
islandchess.org South Carolina: South Carolina Chess Assn. Contact: David
Causey. Phone: 843-881-8460. e-mail: chessbass@att.net. Web: www.scchess.
org South Dakota: South Dakota Chess Assn. Contact: Terry Dean Likens.
Phone: 605-593-7337. e-mail: sdchess@knology.net. Web: www.sdchess.org
Tennessee: Tennessee Chess Assn. Contact: Angela McElrath-Prosser.
Phone: 615-399-8432. e-mail: tcanews@aol.com. Web: www.tnchess.org
Texas: Texas Chess Association. Contact: Clemente Rendon. e-mail: cren-
don44@hotmail.com. Web: www.texaschess.org Utah: The Utah Chess
Association. Contact: John Coffey. Phone: 801-856-4812. e-mail: john2001
plus@gmail.com. Web: www.utahchess.com Vermont: Vermont Chess Info
Website. Contact: Parker Montgomery. 802-877-6336. e-mail: greenmonty@
earthlink.net Virginia: Virginia Chess Federation. Contact: Mike Hoffpauir.
Phone: 757-846-4805. e-mail: mhoffpauir@aol.com. Web: www.vachess.org
Washington: Washington Chess Federation. Contact: Gary J. Dorfner. Phone:
253-535-2536. e-mail: allenrobertj@msn.com. Web: www. wachess.org West
Virginia: West Virginia Chess Assn. Contact: Thomas Bergquist. Phone: 304-
529-1986. e-mail: bergquis@marshall.edu. Web: www.wvchess.org
Wisconsin: Wisconsin Scholastics Chess Fed. Contact: Mike Nietman. Phone:
608-467-8510. e-mail: mike.nietman@charter.net. Web: www.wisconsin
scholasticchess.org Wyoming: Wyoming Chess Assn. Contact: Brian Lee
Walker. Phone: 307-634-0163. e-mail: drtarrasch@yahoo.com.
Web: www.wyomingchess.html
TO NOTIFY THE USCF OF
CORRECTIONS OR UPDATES,
PLEASE E-MAIL
CLUBS@USCHESS.ORG.
Chess Life May 2011 37
Education

Treasured Traditions
Chess Educator of the Year: Elizabeth Shaughnessy

By Dr. Alexey Root, WIM

One Of the treasures Of the
university of texas at Dallas is its chess
program. McDermott Librarys treasures
@ ut Dallas, available via the unique col-
lections link on the librarys website
http://libtreasures.utdallas.edu/xmlui,
features the official archives of the Chess
Program. the Chess Program and the
McDermott Library also collaborate annu-
ally on Chessfest. During Chessfest, the
2011 Chess educator of the Year eliza-
beth shaughnessy spoke about the
Importance of Chess in the american
Community today. several of my Chess
Online students attended her speech.
Chess Online student International Mas-
ter Julio sadorra said, as someone who
likes to teach chess a lot, I look forward
to the Chess educator event. I always
expect to find chess wisdom and ideas on
chess pedagogy and I was not disap-
pointed.

Berkeley Chess School and Title I

elizabeth shaughnessy is president of
the Berkeley Chess school, a non-profit
501(c)(3) organization. founded in 1982,
in 2010-2011 its instructors will teach
approximately 5,000 K-12 students in
over 140 schools in the san francisco Bay
area. In most schools served by the
Berkeley Chess school, parents bear the
costs of chess. But elizabeth shaugh-
nessy also wanted to reach students in
title I (title One) schools. as shaugh-

38 Chess Life May 2011 uschess.org

 Blindfold Chess and Endgame Problems
The tenth annual University of Texas at Dallas ChessFest featured the debut of a life-size wooden chess set at UT Dal-
las Chess Plaza. The brown (white) and black (black) chessmen grabbed the attention of students and faculty. A freshman
student sent her parents a cell-phone photo, saying, I told them UT Dallas was a chess school. Now they have photographic
proof. GM Cristian Chirila, seated in a chair with his back to the chessmen, played IM Julio Sadorra, colorfully blindfolded
and cross-legged on the ground. After their draw, Sadorra snagged the chair. Still blindfolded, he defeated a (sighted) team
of three spectators. Then Sadorra and Artur Safin taught the Reti endgame problem from 1921. In that problem, White has
a king on h8 and a pawn on c6 and Black has a king on a6 and a pawn on h5. Its White to move and draw. Chess Pro-
gram Director James Stallings concluded the outdoor festivities by challenging spectators to find the mate in eight from
the Kuwait Immortal problem. A solution and the problems history is in Tim Krabbs Chess Curiosities http://www.xs4all.nl/
~timkr/chess2/kuwait.htm.

nessy said, Some Title One schools dont
even offer P.E. These children have no
enrichment in their school lives. Maybe
thats why chess is so special to them. To
qualify as a Title I school, 40% or more of
the schools students must come from
low-income families. The Berkeley Chess
School has taught chess classes in
schools where over 90% of the children
qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Shaughnessy has secured donations
from companies and foundations to pay
for chess in Title I schools. To show
donors that their dollars make a differ-
ence, the Berkeley Chess School
partnered with independent research
institutes to assess the educational
impact of its chess classes. Classes were
randomly assigned to either receive chess
instruction for one hour a week or to not
get any special treatment for that hour. In
a study conducted in five Title I schools
in Oakland, some students got 20 weeks
(20 hours) of chess over the school year.
Students who had chess instruction sig-
nificantly outperformed students who did
not get weekly chess instruction on Cal-
ifornias standardized tests.
These significant results are from stu-
dents who didnt choose chess. Chess
Online student FIDE Master Tyler Hughes
said, I had some mixed feelings about
students not choosing to be in the school-
day chess classes. It seems like having
students who havent chosen chess could
make it difficult for those who are inter-
ested. Apparently, though, the students
enjoy playing chess even if they didnt
originally elect to participate. Additionally,

uschess.org Chess Life May 2011 39

 Education
Shaughnessy mentioned that this policy
includes more girls who otherwise might
not have participated.
The Berkeley Chess Schools after-
school chess programs are self-selected by
students. Shaughnessy said that gifted
children are often bored in schools.
According to a 2007 Time magazine arti-
cle cited by Shaughnessy, 20% of high
school dropouts have tested as gifted.
Chess provides a forum where all stu-
dents can be appropriately challenged,
which may be especially appreciated by
gifted students. She said, You wouldnt
pair a 1000-rated child with a 500-rated
child over and over because the 1000-
rated child would get bored. In school,
gifted children are asked to repeatedly
perform tasks below their abilities or are
used as tutors for other children. In chess,
its easy to meet the needs of gifted chil-
dren. If you have a 1000-rated child, you
pair him or her with another 1000-rated
player. On Friday nights, Berkeley Chess
School provides six different rating groups
for children and an adult tournament.
Talented chess children, such as a seven-
year-old national champion, play in the
adult tournament.
Shaughnessy stressed the importance
of expectations in chess education. In
one of her instructors chess classes,
kindergartners were playing blindfold
chess because no one told them that it
was hard and that they couldnt do it.
She also said that parental expectations
tend to differ for girls and boys, with neg-
ative effects for both. Shaughnessy said,
Dads of the female chessplayers, while
waiting for their daughters to finish
games, say to each other, I'm proud that
shes playing. The dads didnt have expec-
tations of their daughters winning and,
therefore, the girls often didnt expect to
win themselves. In contrast, the dads of
the male players often conducted pre-
and post-game coaching sessions with
their sons. They expected their sons to
win. The sons felt these expectations and
won many games. But some of them quit
because of the pressure.
Berkeley Chess School alumni include
one FIDE master, one international mas-
ter, and two grandmasters. GM Jon Ludvig
Hammer learned chess at the Berkeley
Chess School. He became the Schools first
alumnus grandmaster. A January posting
on the Berkeley Chess Schools website
stated, Congratulations to BCS Alumnus
and 2010 BCS Master Class Instructor
Sam Shankland for winning his final
Grandmaster norm at the Berkeley Inter-
national in January 2011! Not only did
Shankland study chess at Berkeley Chess
School, his final norm was at a tournament
held at its headquarters. For more informa-
tion about the Berkeley Chess School, go
to www.berke leychessschool.org.
40 Chess Life May 2011
Shaughnessy, the chess player
Elizabeth Shaughnessy, then Elizabeth
OShaughnessy, learned chess at home in
Dublin, Ireland. A Lithuanian ambassa-
dor took shelter in her familys home for
18 months during World War II. The
ambassador played nightly chess games
with OShaughnessys father, with
mistakes taken back so that better,
more beautiful moves could be played. It
wasnt until OShaughnessy played com-
petitively on her college chess team that
she realized taking back moves wasnt
the standard in chess. After graduating as
an architect, she went to Titos Yugoslavia
to build the New Belgrade alongside
Belgrades existing historical buildings. It
seemed that everyone knew chess in
Yugoslavia, so OShaughnessy had plenty
of chances to play. She competed for the
Irish team in the Womens Chess
Olympiad in Poland in 1969. OShaugh-
nessy became Irish womens chess
champion in 1970. In 1971, she met an
American, married him within a year,
and took his last name, Shaughnessy.
The couple settled in Berkeley and she
kept busy with three young children.
Shaughnessy returned to chess when
her sons elementary school asked parents
to share their hobbies and expertise. She
taught chess and soon was asked to teach
at other schools in the area.
Shaughnessy has served on numer-
ous boards, including CalChess, USCF,
and the Berkeley Unified School District
School Board. But shes also known on
the chessboard, having represented Ire-
land in several chess Olympiads including
the most recent one (2010).
Here is one of Shaughnessys favorite
chess games, from round six of the Bled
Olympiad in 2002:
Albin Counter Gambit (D08)
Nadhmia Othman, Yemen
Elizabeth Shaughnessy, Ireland
Annotated by Roger Poehlmann and
Shaughnessy
1. d4 d5 2. c4 e5
White could have avoided this gambit by
playing 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. c4, but then would
be without some of the sharper options in
the Queens Gambit, like 2. c4 dxc4 3. e4
and the Exchange Variation with Nge2 in
the Queens Gambit Declined.
3. dxe5 d4 4. a3
Avoiding the trap 4. e3 Bb4+ 5. Bd2
dxe3 6. Bxb4 exf2+ 7. Ke2 fxg1=N+.
4. ... Nc6
With ... Bb4+ ruled out and White intend-
ing b4, 4. ... c5 5. e3 Nc6 should be
considered.
5. Nf3
5. e3 would give Whites early a3 inde-
pendent significance, but no advantage:
5. e3 Nge7 6. Nf3 Bg4 7. Be2 Nf5 8. Nxd4
(8. e4 d3 Tot-Petrovic, Yugoslavia 1967)
8. ... Bxe2 9. Qxe2 Nfxd4 10. exd4 Nxd4
11. Qd1.
5. ... a5
5. ... Bg4 6. Nbd2 Qe7 7. h3 is the
more popular continuation, but 5. ... f6
has also been played. 5. ... f6 6. exf6
Nxf6 7. g3 Bg4 (7. ... Be6 was unsuc-
cessful in Jiretorn-Shaughnessy, Elista
(ol) 1998) 8. Bg2 a5 9. 0-0 Bc5.
6. e3 Bg4 7. exd4 Bxf3 8. gxf3
A little better is 8. Qxf3 Nxd4 9. Qd1
Bc5 10. Nc3 Qh4 11. Be3 0-0-0.
8. ... Nxd4
If Black plays 8. ... Qxd4 9. Qb3 Qxe5+
10. Be3 0-0-0 it is equal.
9. Bh3
It is too ambitious for White to leave
pieces unprotected with so many pawn
weaknesses; 9. Nc3 or 9. Bg2 intending
castling was better and White is a tempo
up on the lines analyzed below.
9. ... Ne7
Black ensures that there will be a
knight on d4 for the foreseeable future. 9.
... Qh4 first is also good for Black.
10. Be3 Nec6 11. f4 Bc5 12. Nc3
This natural move is surprisingly the
critical mistake.
Better is 12. 0-0 Qh4 13. Bg2 0-0-0 14.
Nd2 g5 or 12. Bg2 Ne6 (Also good is 12.
... Qh4 13. Bxc6+ bxc6 14. Bxd4 Rd8
15. Bxc5 Rxd1+ 16. Kxd1) 13. 0-0 Qh4
14. Bxc6+ bxc6 15. Qf3 0-0.
12. ... Qh4 13. Bg2
Black takes advantage after 13. Bf1
Nc2+ 14. Qxc2 Bxe3 15. Rd1 Bxf4 16. Qe4
0-0 17. Be2 Rae8 or 13. Bxd4 Nxd4 14.
Bg2 Qxf4 15. 0-0.
13. ... Nc2+ 14. Qxc2 Bxe3 15. Nd5
Black also shines with 15. Bxc6+ bxc6
16. Rd1 0-0 17. Qe2 Bxf4 18. Rd4 Rad8
19. Re4 Rfe8.
15. ... Nd4 16. Qd3 Qxf2+ 17. Kd1 Qxg2 18.
Re1
Allowing a nice finish.
mate. .
18. ... Qf3+ 19. Re2 Qf1+ 20. Re1 Qxd3
The 2011 North American Youth
Championships will be held from June 25-
29, 2011, sponsored by Chess Educators.
See www.chesseducators.com/
northamericanyouth/ for more information.
uschess.org
 Chess Journalism Awards

2011 Chess Journalism of America Awards

By Ramon A. Hernandez

As we ApproAch our AnnuAl uscF u.s. open, we at the chess Journalists of America once again send out a call for nom-
inations to our annual chess Journalists of America chess Journalism Awards. The cJA awards honor the best in all facets
of chess journalism. From journalism in print to those written and published online, the most excellent in chess articles, columns,
photojournalism, infographics, layout and online are honored within their respective categories. recognized annually by their
peers, the public and members of cJA, the prestigious awards showcase work in the categories listed below which were pub-
lished between June 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011.
cJA is the national not-for-profit body formed to encourage, promote, represent and influence policies as they relate to chess
journalism. Membership is open to everyone and not necessarily chess journalists at an annual membership fee of $10. Award win-
ners are presented with certificates and are acknowledged both in Chess Life and cJAs newsletter The Chess Journalist. cJAs annual
chess Journalism Awards are also open to anyone and there is an entry fee of $15 (which includes membership or renewal to cJA)
for the first entry and an $8 fee for each subsequent entry. cJA is online at http://chessjournalism.org, for additional information
on the awards or in joining cJA, please contact cJA Awards committee chairman ramon A. hernandez at rahernan@optonline.net
or visit www.cjaawards.org. our cJA president GM Alexandra Kosteniuk and I look forward to seeing you, the cJA members, at
our annual meeting [held concurrently with meetings at the uscF u.s. open] this summer 2011, thank you.

THE TOP FOUR The following categories are open to

Chess Journalist of the Year
Best Story of the Year
Best Chess Column
Best State Magazine/Newsletter
journalist and publications both in print
and those found online:
PHOTOJOURNALISM
Best Chess Photojournalism

NEWS FEATURES
Best Tournament Report Article Best Features Article
Best Instructive Lesson
EDITORIAL Best Review
Best Editorial Best Humorous Contribution

LAYOUT NEWS or FEATURES

Best Chess Magazine/ Most Notable Achievement in
Newsletter Layout Correspondence Chess
Best Historical Article
ADVERTISEMENT Best Interview
Best Recognition in Best Chess Art
Chess Advertising Best Analysis

MAINSTREAM MEDIA The following categories are open only to

Excellence in Chess Writing,
Mainstream Media
Best Regular Newspaper Column
PHOTO BY DIEGO GARCES
online journalist and their websites:
NEW MEDIA
Best [USCF] State Chapter Website

Best Regular Newspaper Article Best General Chess Website

of Local Interest
Best Chess Blog

On right: Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2010 Chess Journalist of the Year

uschess.org Chess Life May 2011 41

 Back to Basics

Transposing Into Your Pet Line

You dont have to be a master to discover newand goodopening lines!

By GM Lev Alburt

Chess openings abound in transposi-
tions; thus, its important to learn how to
use them! Writes the winner of this
months award:
My name is Lawrence Lepes, and I have
thought of something interesting to show
in the Kings Indian Defense. My favorite
variation is the Mar Del Plata Variation.
The problem I keep running into is that
White pushes the queen pawn to d5 too
early.
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. Nf3
0-0 6. Be2 e5
rnlq rk+
ppp +plp
+ p np+
+ + p +
I think I found a way around this. It Variation, Blacks king often goes to h8,
seems like a pretty good idea. albeit not always andusuallynot
instantly. At the same time, I dont think
this line, with 8. ... Kh8 can be refuted.
7. ... Nbd7
Thus, the Lepes Variation, 8. ... Kh8!? is
r+lq rk+ certainly playable, at least below the 2600
pppn+plp level, and can bring its practitioners a lot
of fun, and a lot of points as their oppo-
+ p np+ nents may consider 8. ... Kh8 deserving an
+ +Pp + immediate, and severe, punishment.
The negative: If Lawrence hopes his dis-
+P+P+ + covery will allow him to avoid studying an
unwelcome sideline, 7. d5, hes in for dis-
+ N +N+
appointments.
PP +LPPP First of all, after 7. d5 Nbd7 (see first dia-
gram in second column) hes likely to
R LQK +R
encounter, at least in a third of his games,
After 7. ... Nbd7
8. Bg5, the Petrosian Variation. Another
popular move here is 8. Be3, played on
several occasions by Vladimir Kramnik.
The rapid game Kramnik-Kasparov,
8. 0-0 Kh8 9. Ne1 Ng8 10. Nd3 Ne7

Moscow 1994, continued: 8. ... Ng4 9. Bg5

+PPP+ + r+lq r k
+ N +N+ f6 10. Bh4 h5 11. Nd2.
pppnnplp
PP +LPPP + p +p+ r+lq rk+
R LQK +R + +Pp + pppn+ l
After 6. ... e5
+P+P+ + + p pp+
7. d5 + NN+ + + +Pp +p
Instead of 7. 0-0 Nc6 8. d5 Ne7 9. Ne1 PP +LPPP
Nd7 10. Nd3 f5 11. f3 f4.
+P+P+nL
R LQ+RK + N + +
r+lq rk+ After 10. ... Ne7
PP NLPPP
pppnn lp After that, Black would still have the R +QK +R
+ p +p+ same set up as in the Kings Indian Analysis after 11. Nd2
Defense, Mar Del Plata Variation, with the
+ +Pp + exception of the black king being on a dif- 11. ... Nh6 12. f3 Nf7 13. Qc2 Bh6 14.
+P+Pp + ferent square. Is this a good idea? 0-0-0 c5
+ NN+P+ Lev Alburt responds: (see diagram top of next column)

PP +L+PP The answer to the above question is And now 15. dxc6 e.p. led to an unclear,
ambivalent, both yes and no, but with sharp game, while 15. Kb1 looks more
R LQ+RK more emphasis on yes. favorable to White, who may soon start-
Analysis after 11. ... f4 In Lawrences beloved Mar Del Plata probing Blacks defenses with g2-g4 (after

42 Chess Life May 2011 uschess.org

 r+lq rk+ r+lq lnr rnl+klnr
pp+n+n+ ppppkLpp pp+ pppp
+ p ppl + + + + + + + +
+ pPp +p + + p + + pq+ +
+P+P+ L + nP+ + + P + +
+ N +P+ + + +N+ + P + +
PPQNL+PP PPPP PPP PP + PPP
+ KR+ +R RNLQK +R RNLQKLNR
Analysis after 14. ... c5 Analysis after 4. ... Ke7 After 4. d4

first playing Bf2, to avoid full blockage on
the kingside).
Some diversion, of course, from the orig-
inal questionbut an illustration of what
might have happened in some games even
before Black gets a chance to play his
trademark 8. ... Kh8.
And I doubt that many grandmasters
would adopt the Lepes Variation, mostly
because 7. d5 isnt viewed by Black as a
real danger. But for those who, like
Lawrence, love to play the ultra-sharp Mar
Del Plata, who feel comfortable amid the
sea of transposition, and dont mind doing
some required opening preparation for var-
ious moves White can throw at them (such
as the lines 8. Bg5 and 8. Be3 I talked
about above)Godspeed!
Lev Alburt continues:
The desire to get your own pet posi-
tion is quite understandable; if such an
attempt is good, bad, or in-between,
depends on circumstances.
Here is an example ad ridiculum:
After 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 there is a
well-known trap, 3. ... Nd4 ...
r+lqklnr
pppp+ppp
+ + + +
+ + p +
+LnP+ +
+ + +N+
PPPP PPP
RNLQK +R
After 3. ... Nd4
... hoping for 4. Nxe5? Qg5, with advan-
tage for Black. In the March 2011 issue,
Rick Kennedy submitted his game, where
he played 4. Bxf7+, which should lead to
approximate equality after 4. ... Kxf7 5.
Nxe5+. (Several normal moves: 4. Nxd4!;
4. c3; and 4. 0-0 give White an edge).
Writes Rick:
I have actually faced 4. ... Ke7? ...
(see diagram top of next column)
... with the idea that after Whites bishop
retreats Black can play 5. ... Ke8, hoping
again for 6. Nxe5?, when 6. ... Qg5! would
again stir things up in Blacks favor.
However, White answers 5. ... Ke8 with
6. Nxd4 exd4 7. Qh5+ and a winning
attack.
Now, to the 100% good and solid.
If you like to meet the Alapin (1. e4 c5
2. c3) with 2. ... Nf6, you can get exactly
the same position in the Smith-Morra,
after 1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 Nf6.
rnlqkl r
pp+ppppp
+ + n +
+ + + +
+ pP+ +
+ P + +
PP + PPP
RNLQKLNR
After 3. ... Nf6
The same is true for those who follow
the authors recommendation in Chess
Openings for Black, Explained: 1. e4 c5 2.
c3 g6 3. d4 cxd4 4. cxd4 d5.
rnlqklnr
pp+ pp+p
+ + +p+
+ +p+ +
+ PP+ +
+ + + +
PP + PPP
RNLQKLNR
After 4. ... d5
And against the Smith-Morra: 1. e4 c5
2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 g6 4. cxd4 d5, reaching
exactly the same position.
However, for those who prefer to meet
the Alapin with ... d7-d5, the outcome
isnt that clear. In the Alapin, it goes 1. e4
c5 2. c3 d5 3. exd5 Qxd5 4. d4.
(see diagram top of next column)
In the Smith-Morra, it goes 1. e4 c5 2.
d4 cxd4 3. c3 d5 4. exd5 Qxd5 5. cxd4.
rnl+klnr
pp+ pppp
+ + + +
+ +q+ +
+ P + +
+ + + +
PP + PPP
RNLQKLNR
After 5. cxd4
In the next-to-last diagram (Alapin,
after 4. d4) Black has several good moves
to choose from. The line which transfers
into the Smith-Morra (last diagram), 4.
cxd4 5. cxd4, is playable, but not the
most popular here. Thus, if you play 2.
... d5 against the Alapin and want to use
the same (3. ... d5) system against the
Smith-Morra, you probably will need to
study a new position anyway, the position
in the last diagram.
Im sure that well return soon to this
subject of transposition. .
Send in your games!
If you are unrated or were rated
1799 or below on your Chess Life
(CL) label, then GM Lev Alburt
invites you to send your most
instructive game with notes to:
Back to Basics, c/o Chess Life
PO Box 3967 Crossville, TN
38557-3967
Or e-mail your material to
backtobasics@uschess.org
GM Alburt will select the most
instructive game and CL will award
an autographed copy of Levs
newest book, Chess Training Pocket
Book II (by Lev Alburt and Al
Lawrence) to the person submit-
ting the most instructive game and
annotations.

uschess.org Chess Life May 2011 43

 Endgame Lab
Wijk aan Zee Endgames
Top-level endings from one of the premier international tournaments
By GM Pal Benko
At the traditional Dutch Wijk aan Zee
Super-GM tournament, renamed this
year as Tata Steel has taken over from
Corus, Hikaru Nakamura has put the
cherry on top of his already stellar 2011
achievements with a clear first place. The
full story can be found in the April Chess
Life. There is no doubt now that the U.S.-
number-one is now a world-level top-ten
player. What a pity that the group of
world championship candidates was
decided just before this event.
The three games in this months col-
umn show the theme of transferring from
the middlegame into an endgame.
Nimzo Indian Defense,
Classical Variation (E32)
GM Erwin LAmi (FIDE 2628, NED)
GM Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE 2751, USA)
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qc2 0-0 5. a3
Bxc3+ 6. Qxc3 b5!?
This gambit entered tournament praxis
practice about 30 years ago, and American
grandmasters have used it successfully
ever since. The goal is to capitalize on the
developmental advantage and exploit the
vulnerable placement of the queen.
7. cxb5 c6
Dubious is 7. ... a6?!.
8. Bg5
Either 8. e3 cxb5 9. Bxb5 Ne4 or 8.
bxc6 Nxc6 would be dangerous for White.
8. ... cxb5 9. e3 Bb7 10. Nf3 h6 11. Bh4
There was an advantage for Black after
11. Bxf6 Qxf6 12. Rc1 Na6 13. Bxb5 Rac8
14. Qd2 Qg6! in Helgi Olaffson-Yasser
Seirawan, Reykjavik, 1990.
11. ... a6 12. Bd3 d6 13. 0-0 Nbd7 14. Rfc1
Qb6
There would be a slight edge for White
after 14. ... Rc8 15. Qb4 Qb6 16. Bg3!.
15. Qc7 Rfc8 16. Qxb6 Nxb6 17. Bg3 Rxc1+
18. Rxc1 Rc8 19. Rxc8+ Nxc8
44 Chess Life May 2011
A better defense may have been 32.
+n+ +k+ Bb3.
+l+ +pp
32. ... a4!
p+ ppn p White is now forced into a passive posi-
+p+ + + tion. With his pieces confined he tries a
break out.
+ P + +
P +LPNL 33. e4 fxe4 34. fxe4 Ndb6 35. e5?
There was still a chance to bring the
P + PPP queens bishop into the game via 35. d5
+ + + K exd5 36. e5! dxe5 37. Nxe5!, creating
practical drawing chances.
After 19. ... Nxc8
White has avoided all complications
35. ... Be4! 36. exd6+ Kxd6 37. Bg3+ Ke7
but Black has a pleasant position. Not 37. ... Kd5?, which would lead to
perpetual checks after 38. Nb4+ Kxd4
35. Bf2+ Ke5 36. Bg3+.
20. h3
After 20. Nd2 Nh5 21. Bh4 g5 22. Be2
Nf4! was a possibility.
38. Kd1 Bxd3 39. Bxd3 Nxb2+ 40. Ke2 Nd5
41. Be4 Nc3+ 42. Kf3 b4 43. Be1 Nbd1,
20. ... Ne4 21. Bh2? White resigned.
By keeping the queens bishop on the Nakamura showed his ability to infuse
board, White is trying to save what is life into seemingly simple, even positions.
only a fictitious advantage, but it remains
powerless. Instead 21. Bxe4 Bxe4 22. Sicilian Defense,
Nd2 maintained equality. Najdorf Variation (B20)
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (FIDE 2733, RUS)
21. ... Kf8 22. Ne1 Nd2! GM Viswanathan Anand (FIDE 2810, IND)
Aiming for control of the c4-square and
grabbing the initiative.
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5.
Nc3 a6 6. Be3 e5 7. Nf3 Be7 8. Bc4 0-0 9. 0-0
23. f3 f5 24. Nc2 Ke7 25. Kf2 Nb6 26. Ke2 Qc7 10. Nd5 Nxd5 11. Bxd5 Nd7 12. c4 Nf6
Nb3 27. Nb4 Na5 28. Bc2 Nac4 29. Nd3 a5 13. Qb3 Nxd5 14. cxd5 b5 15. Rfc1 Qb8 16.
30. Bg3 Nd5 31. Bf2 g5 32. g4 Qc3
Similar to the previous game, White
+ + + + trades queens on the c-file instead of
doubling the rooks there. 16. Rc2!? f5? 17.
Nxe5 would be good for White.
+l+ k +
+ pp+ p
16. ... f5 17. Qc7 Rf7 18. Nd2 Qxc7 19. Rxc7
pp+n+pp
+nP +P+ (see diagram top of next column)
The position is roughly equal.
P +NPP+P
PL+KL + 19. ... Bd8!
+ + + + Evicting the rook since either 19. ... f4
or 19. fxe4 favors White.
After 32. g4
uschess.org
 Problem I Problem II
Daniel Gurevich, Atlanta, Georgia, Daniel; Gurevich, Atlanta, Georgia,
Benkos Bafflers
2011 2011

Most of the time these studies

resemble positions that could actu-
+lk + + kl K + +
ally occur over-the-board. You must + + pprQ p +pNpP
simply reach a theoretically won or +K+ + + p+ + n +
drawn position for White.
Solutions can be found on page
+L+ P + Pp+ + r
71.
+ + +q+ + + + +
Please e-mail submissions for + + + +p + P + +
Benkos Bafflers to: + + + R + +LP +
pbenko@uschess.org + + + + + + + +
White to play and draw White to play and win

finished only in second by dropping half Later, in the game Vachier-Carlsen,

r+l+ +k+ a point with this last-round, exciting this happened: 11. Bf4 Kc8 12. Rad1 h6
+ R lrpp endgame. 13. Bh2 a5 14. g4 Ne7 15. Nd4 h5 16.
e6?! fxe6 17. Rfe1 and White escaped
p+ p + + Doubled pawns with a draw after this pawn sac of doubt-
+p+Ppp+ Carlsen, after a bad start, shared third ful value.
/fourth places with Lev Aronian, who
+ +P+ + remained undefeated.
11. ... Kc8 12. Bb2 h5 13. g3 Be7 14. Rad1 a5
15. a4 Re8 16. Rd3 c5 17. Nd5?
Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense (C67)
+ + L +
PP N PPP GM Jan Smeets (FIDE 2662, NED) r+k+r+ +
R + + K GM Magnus Carlsen (FIDE 2814, NOR) + pllpp
After 19. Rxc7 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. 0-0 Nxe4 5. p + + +
d4
p pNPn+p
Black quickly equalized after 5. Re1
20. Rc6?
This is a needless exchange sacrifice. Nd6 6. Nxe5 Be7 7. Bf1 Nxe5 8. Rxe5 0-
P+ + + +
Simple is 20. Rxf7. 0 9. d4 Bf6 10. Re1 Re8 in Nakamura- +P+R+NPP
Kramnik earlier in the tournament.
20. ... Bd7 21. Rxd6 LP+ P +
There was no way back anymore since 5. ... Nd6 6. Bxc6 dxc6 7. dxe5 Nf5 8. Qxd8+
+ + +RK
21. Rc2? f4 captures the bishop.
After 17. Nd5
Kxd8 9. Nc3

r+lk l r Black was already better and now White

21. ... Bc7 22. Rxd7
Not the dubious 22. Bc5?!.
ppp +ppp helps his opponent.
22. ... Rxd7 23. f3 f4?!
+p+ + +
Rooks need open files, and this move
17. ... c4!
Gets rid of the doubled pawns and
gives a relatively closed position. + + Pn+
opens files and diagonals.
24. Bc5 Bd6
+ + + +
Trades help White because of the weak
18. Rc3 Bc5 19. Kh2 Bc6 20. bxc4 Bxa4
+ N +N+
Whites situation is now significantly
e5-pawn which becomes more accessible. PPP+ PPP worse as his doubled pawns face a side-
Instead, 24. ... Rc8 25. Nb3 Bb8 offered
passed pawn.
more promise. R L +RK
After 9. Nc3 21. Ra1 Bc6 22. Rf1 a4 23. Ba3 Ra5!
This is the basic position of this still Whites position now collapses after
25. Bxd6 Rxd6 26. Nb3 Rc8 27. Rf1
Much too complicated would have been
popular opening. There is the bishop pair this rook explodes out of its passivity.
27. Na5 Rc2 28. Nc6 Rxb2 29. Nxe5 and
as compensation for the loss of castling
it looks more preferable for Black.
and doubled pawns.
24. g4 hxg4 25. hxg4 Ne7 26. Nb4 Bb7 27.
Kg3 Ng6 28. Re1 Bxf3 29. Rxf3 Rxe5 30. Rd1
27. ... Kf7 28. Na5 Rc2 29. Rf2 Rc1+ 30. Rf1
9. ... Bd7 Re4 31. Rxf7 Rxg4+ 32. Kxg4 Ne5+ 33. Kg3
This is instead of the more usual 9. ...
Rxf1+ 31. Kxf1 g5 32. Nc6 Kf6 33. b4!
With this move, White has success-
Nxf7, White resigned.
Ke8 (9. ... Ke8 10. h3 h5 11. Bg5 Be6 12. There is no defense against the Nd6-
fully closed the position and the rook has
lost all value.
Rfd1 Be7 13. g3 f6 14. exf6 gxf6 15. Bf4
Rc8 16. Kh2 Kf7, Anand-Kramnik, Lon-
Nxc4. .
don 2010, ended with a draw in 39
moves), which intends to place the king See what the candidates for the executive
33. ... Rd7 34. h3 h5 35. Kf2 Rg7 36. Kf1 g4

on the queenside. board have to say about the issues facing

37. hxg4 hxg4 38. Kf2 g3+, Draw agreed.
World Champion Viswanathan Anand
remained unbeaten after this game, but 10. h3 b6 11. b3 the USCFturn to pages 8-9.

uschess.org Chess Life May 2011 45

 2011 GRAND PRIX SUMMARY The 2011 Grand Prix sponsor and prize structure
is expected to be announced in the June Chess Life.
2011 GRAND PRIX STANDINGS
The following point totals reflect all rated event information as of April 6 for the 2011 Grand Prix. All Grand Prix
updates are unofficial and subject to change during the year or until year-end tabulation is complete.

OVERALL STANDINGS
PHOTO: BETSY DYNAKO

NAME STATE PTS.

1 GM Alexander Shabalov PA 79.08
2 IM Jacek Stopa TX 68.60
3 GM Sergey Kudrin CT 57.63
4 IM Goran Vojinovic MO 44.00
5 GM Alexander Ivanov MA 41.93
6 IM Ricardo Guzman CA 41.75
7 GM Mikheil Kekelidze NY 39.20
8 IM Enrico Sevillano CA 37.00
9 FM John Daniel Bryant TX 30.00
10 Deepak Aaron NY 30.00
11 IM Marc Esserman MA 28.35
12 Kevin Mo PA 26.25
13 GM Timur Gareyev TX 26.00
14 Sam Barsky NY 24.00
15 IM Emory Tate AL 23.75

GM ALEXANDER SHABALOV (left) is off to a good start in the

2011 GP, hoping to improve his 2010 third-place GP finish.

PARENTS,
TEACHERS
& COACHES!
Check out the new USCF Certified Chess Coach Program at
www.uschess.org/content/view/9474/131/

SEE OUR NEWSLETTER ON THE SCHOLASTIC SECTION OF USCHESS.ORG.

 ChessMagnetSchool.com is the sponsor of the 2011 Junior Grand Prix (JGP). Official standings for events received and processed by April 10, 2011
are unofficial and subject to change during the year or until year-end tabulation is complete. 2011 JGP prizes were not available as of press time and
will be announced at a later date. The method for calculating points has been modified; see uschess.org for the most up-to-date information.
Chess Magnet School provides computer-based online chess training for both adults and children, including those who study independently and those
who study under the guidance of a coach or teacher, as well as support for chess coaches and others who teach chess. Chess Magnet School has
been a partner with USCF on a number of projects and activities since 2006, and has provided the free program that teaches the rules of chess to
newcomers in the New to Chess section of USCFs website. USCF members are invited to learn more about Chess Magnet School at
www.ChessMagnetSchool.com.

2011 CHESSMAGNETSCHOOL.COM JUNIOR GRAND PRIX TOP OVERALL STANDINGS

Name State Pts. Name State Pts.

SETIADIKURNIA, SLOAN WA 4109 MURTHY, AADITYA TX 2414
LIANG, ADREAM WI 3600 XIONG, KEVIN MN 2392
ZACK, DANIEL NJ 3500 UNMANN, EVAN MICHAEL PA 2336
GIGUERE, WILLIAM ARTHUR PA 3362 QI, HENRY NY 2335
PERALEZ, JOEL TX 3314 HAYON, DANIEL NY 2328
KACZMAREK, DANIEL PETER WI 3077 YEN, MICHAEL J NJ 2321
KUMAR, ARAVIND NJ 3075 ZEELANDER, ZACHARY JACOB PA 2266
KIKUCHI, ALISA NY 3001 BASU, RISHI JUN-KAI NY 2258
PETERSON, DANTE CA-S 2890 POPESCU, ROMAIN NY 2227
QAZI, RAFEH IL 2882 ESTRADA, ADRIAN TX 2220
TSAI, AMY FL 2852 QU, MATTHEW MN 2211
ABDUL-RAHMAN, RAHWAIZ NY 2704 PETERSON, MICK CA-S 2203
BENTO-SIMON, ISHMAEL NY 2656 HUA, MARGARET M MO 2202
BLOCKER, DAVID PA 2630 KOENIG, JAKE MD 2192
FRAGOLA, SAM NY 2538 NGUYEN, PHILIP PA 2180
VISWANADHA, KESAV CA-N 2536 LADOUCEUR, GEORGE NY 2119
MOORE, NICKOLAS ARTHUR FL 2502 GROSSACK, ADAM MA 2100
BANERJEE, ABHIMANYU FL 2445 BERGELAND, AUSTIN MN 2100
STALLINGS, JACKSON H CA-S 2441 HENIGAN, LUCAS JAMES PA 2100
SHYU, JASON TX 2432 ZHANG, RUITAO CA-S 2089

CHECK OUT USCFS CORRESPONDENCE CHESS RATED EVENTS!

2011 Open Correspondence Chess Golden Knights Championship CORRESPONDENCE CHESS MATCHES (TWO PLAYERS)
Two or six-game options. ENTRY FEE: $5.
th $1,000 F IRST P RIZE
USCF s 64 (plus title of USCFs Golden Knights Champion and plaque) Win A Correspondence Chess Trophy

ANNUAL 2nd place $600 3rd place $400 4th place $300 5th place $200
Four-player, double round-robin with class-level pairings.
1st-place winner receives a trophy.
6th thru 10th place $100 each ENTRY FEE: $25 ENTRY FEE: $10.
These USCF Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all USCF members who reside on the North American continent, Victor Palciauskas Prize Tournaments
islands, or Hawaii, as well as those USCF members with an APO or FPO address. USCF members who reside outside of the North Seven-player class-level pairings, one game with each
American continent are welcome to participate in e-mail events. Your USCF membership must remain current for the duration of of six opponents.
the event, and entry fees must be paid in U.S. dollars. Those new to USCF Correspondence Chess, please estimate your strength: 1st-place winner receives $130 cash prize and a certificate
Class A: 1800-1999 (very strong); Class B: 1600-1799 (strong); Class C: 1400-1599 (intermediate); Class D: 1399 and below signed by Victor Palciauskas.
ENTRY FEE: $25.
(beginner level). Note: Prize fund based on 300 entries and may be decreased proportionately per number of entries assigned.
John W. Collins Memorial Class Tournaments
Four-player, double round-robin with class-level pairings
(unrateds welcome).
2011 E-mail Correspondence Chess Electronic Knights Championship 1st-place winner receives a John W. Collins certificate.
ENTRY FEE: $7.
(Seven-player sections, one game with each of six opponents.)
USCF s 8
th
$700 FIRST PRIZE
ANNUAL (plus title of USCFs Electronic Knights Champion and plaque)
E-MAIL RATED EVENTS (NEED E-MAIL ACCESS):
Lightning Match
2nd place $400 3rd place $300 4th thru 10th place $100 each ENTRY FEE: $25 Two players with two or six-game option. ENTRY FEE: $5.
These USCF Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all USCF members with e-mail access. Your USCF Swift Quads
membership must remain current for the duration of the event, and entry fees must be paid in U.S. dollars. Maximum Four-player, double round-robin format.
number of tournament entries allowed for the year for each player is ten. Note: Prize fund based on 200 entries 1st-place prize merchandise credit of $30.
and may be decreased proportionately per number of entries assigned. ENTRY FEE: $10.
Walter Muir E-Quads (webserver chess)
TO ENTER: 800-903-USCF(8723) OR FAX 931-787-1200 OR ON-LINE AT WWW.USCHESS.ORG Four-player, double round-robin e-mail format tournament
with class-level pairings.
Name_________________________________________ USCF ID#_______________________________________ 1st-place receives a certificate.
Address _______________________________________ City___________________ State ___ ZIP ____________ ENTRY FEE: $7.
Phone __________________________ E-mail____________________________________ Est. Rating __________ Please circle event(s) selected.
Credit card # (VISA, MC, Disc., AMEX) _________________________________________ Exp. date ________________
If using VISA, need V-code ________________
Check here if you do not wish to have an opponent who is incarcerated. NOTE: Except for Lightning Matches, Swift Quads, Walter
*Note: This may slow down your assignment. Muir E-Quads & Electronic Knights, players will use post
office mail, unless opponents agree to use e-mail.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO U.S. CHESS AND MAIL TO: JOAN DUBOIS, USCF, PO BOX 3967, CROSSVILLE, TN 38557

uschess.org Chess Life May 2011 47

 Tournament Life

USCF National Events

Note: Tournament memberships not valid for National events
Bids
Note: Organizers previously awarded options
for USCF National Events must still submit
proposals (including sample budgets) for
SEE TLA IN THIS ISSUE FOR DETAILS their events.
2011 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 6-8 Dallas, Texas
NOW PAST DEADLINE OF
2011 67th Annual U.S. Amateur East Championship May 28-30 Somerset, New Jersey JUNE 1, 2010:
2011 U.S. Amateur West Championship May 28-30 Tucson, Arizona 2011 U.S. Masters
2011 U.S. Amateur South Championship June 4-5 Memphis, Tennessee 2011 U.S. Junior Closed
2011 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) June 9 Las Vegas, Nevada
DEADLINE JULY 1, 2011:
2011 National Open June 10-12 or 11-12 Las Vegas, Nevada 2012 U.S. Amateur Team
2011 U.S. Senior Open July 18-23 Houston, Texas (East, North, South, West)
2012 U.S. Junior Chess Congress
2011 U.S. Junior Open July 22-24 Houston, Texas
2012 U.S. Amateur
2011 Trophies Plus U.S. Girls Junior Open Championship July 30-Aug. 2 Orlando, Florida (East, North, South, West)
2011 112th annual U.S. Open July 30-Aug. 7 Orlando, Florida 2012 National Open
2011 U.S. Game/60 Championship October 1 Santa Clara, California 2012 U.S. Game 10 Championship
2011 U.S. Game/30 Championship October 2 Santa Clara, California 2012 U.S. Game 15 Championship

FUTURE EVENTS (Watch for details)

2012 U.S. Game 60 Championship
2012 U.S. Action G/30 Championship
2011 U.S. Cadet July 11-15 Crossville, Tennessee 2012 U.S. Class Championship
2011 U.S. Game/15 Championship July 16 Saratoga, Wyoming 2012 U.S. Masters Championship
2011 U.S. Junior Chess Congress Oct. 29-30 Santa Clara, California 2012 Collegiate Final Four
(from 2011 Pan Am Intercollegiate)
2011 National Scholastic (K-12) Nov. 18-20 Dallas, Texas
2011 Pan-American Intercollegiate Championship Dec. 27-30 Dallas, Texas
DEADLINE JULY 1, 2012:
2013 U.S. Senior Open
2012 National High School (K-12) Championship April 13-15 Minneapolis, Minnesota
2012 National Junior High (K-9) Championship April 27-29 San Diego, California DEADLINE JULY 1, 2013:
2014 U.S. Senior Open
2012 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 11-13 Nashville, Tennessee
2012 National Scholastic (K-12) Nov. 30-December 2 Orlando, Florida OVERDUE BIDS
Please contact the National Office if you
are interested in bidding for a National Event.
2013 SuperNationals V April 5-7 Nashville, Tennessee
The USCF recommends that bids be submit-
ted according to the following schedule.
2013 National Scholastic (K-12) December 13-15 Lake Buena Vista, Florida
However, bids may be considered prior to these
dates. *USCF reserves the right to decline all
2014 National High School (K-12) Championship April 4-6 San Diego, California
2014 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 9-11 Dallas, Texas bids and organize the event itself.
2014 National Scholastic (K-12) December 12-14 Orlando, Florida
2015 National Elementary (K-6) Championship May 8-10 Nashville, Tennessee
2015 National Scholastic (K-12) December 5-7 Orlando, Florida

JUNIOR TOURNAMENT
MEMBERSHIPS (JTMS) AVAILABLE
USCFs Tournament Membership (TM) program, which allows
players the option of joining for only one event at a greatly
FIDE EVENTS reduced rate, has been modified. Junior TMs for age 24 or
below may be purchased from affiliates and are now avail-
2011 FIDE Continental Americas Amateur Chess Championship able to them for $7 online with rating report submissions. They
June 30-July 4 See Illinois 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.
2011 North American Youth Championship JTMs not valid for National events. Many scholastic tourna-
June 25-29 See New York ments exist that are not USCF-rated, and the USCF is
concerned that the reason is that organizers fear losing play-

Rating supplements will be updated EACH MONTH on the USCF website, and each monthly rating
ers unwilling or unable to pay entry fee plus dues. The
supplement will be used for all tournaments beginning in that month, unless otherwise announced
availability of a $7 option should cause some of these events
in Chess Life. The USCF website at www.uschess.org also frequently lists unofficial ratings.The
to switch to being USCF-rated, promoting membership. The
purpose of unofficial ratings is to inform you of your progress; however, most tournaments do not idea behind the TMs is not to sign up a lot of them, but rather
use them for pairing or prize purposes. If you would otherwise be unrated, organizers may use your
unofficial rating at their discretion, even without advance publicity of such a policy.
to cause more USCF-rated tournaments to be held. More
details on uschess.org.

48 Chess Life May 2011 uschess.org


TheTournament 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.
Effective with TLAs submitted after November 10, 2010, the fol-
lowing additional rules apply to Grand Prix tournaments:
1) The guaranteed first prize must be at least $150.
2) No more than one prize under $100 may count towards the
Grand Prix point total.
3) Prizes below the maximum entry fee do not count towards
the Grand Prix point total.
SUBMISSIONS: If possible e-mail your tla to: tla@uschess.org
(Joan DuBois). For tla deadline schedule, formatting help and Grand
Prix information see September 2010 Chess Life pg. 69-70 or check
http://main. uschess.org/ go/tlainfo. Payment can be done online
through the TD/Affiliate area or sent to: U.S. Chess, TLA Dept., PO
Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557.
Nationals
May 6-8, Texas
2011 National Elementary (K-6) Championship
(May 5 Bughouse & Blitz) 7SS, G/120, K-1 G/90. Hilton Anatole, 2201
Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX, 75207. Guest rooms Must be booked
online; please check the tnmt. info. page to book your room: www.uschess.
org/tournaments/2011/Elem. Chess Rate $120. 9 Sections: K-6 Cham-
pionship, K-6 Under 1000, K-6 Unrated, K-5 Championship, K-5
Under 900, K-3 Championship, K-3 U800, K-3 Unrated, K-1 Cham-
pionship. April Rating Supplement will be used. Unrated players may play
in the Championship or Unrated sections only. One 1/2-point bye for any
round, except Rd. 7, if requested in advance. EF: $50 by April 3, $70 if
by April 17, $85 after May 1 or $90 at site. Mailed entries must be p/m
by May 1. $5 extra for all phone registrations, $20 change fee for ros-
ter or section changes after April 17. On-site registration: Thurs. 9am-
10pm & Fri. 8am-10am. Players registering after 10am will get 1/2-point
for Round 1. Awards: A minimum of 1 individual trophy per 10 players
and 1 team trophy per 15 players (average attendance in the past two
years, not incl. SN IV) plus plaques for 4 players and coach of top five
teams in each section. Class trophies to the top three in the follow-
ing classes: K-6 Championship: 1300-1399; 1200-1299; 1100-1199;
1000-1099; 900-999; 800-899; U800; UNR. K-5 Championship: 1300-
1399; 1200-1299; 1100-1199; 1000-1099; 900-999; 800-899; U800; UNR.
K-3 Championship: 1100-1199; 1000-1099; 900-999; 800-899; 700-799;
600-699; U600; UNR. K-1 Championship: All players in this section
receive a trophy. All participants will receive a commemorative medal at
the completion of the final round. 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. Opening Ceremony: 12:30pm Friday. Main Event rounds:
Friday 1pm, 7pm; Saturday 9am, 2pm, 7pm; Sunday 9am, 2pm. Sched-
ule for K-1: Friday 1:30pm, 6:30pm; Saturday 9:30am, 1:30pm, 6:30pm;
Sunday 9:30am, 1:30pm. Awards Ceremony: Approx 7pm Sunday.
Awards Ceremony for K-1: Approx 5:30pm Sunday. Special Events:
National Elementary Bughouse Championship: Thursday 11am; EF
(on site only) $25 per team. Bughouse registration ends at 10am Thurs.
National Elementary Blitz Championship: Two sections: K-6 and K-3.
Thursday 5pm; EF $15 per player, $20 after April 17 or on site. Coaches
and Parents Meeting: 11am Friday. Scholastic Meeting: 3pm Satur-
day. Coaches Forum: 7pm Saturday. Tournament Feedback Meeting:
9:30am Sunday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, G/30, Satur-
day 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm. Trophies for Parents/Friends,
participant and student combined results. Mail entries to: U.S. Chess
Federation, Attn: Elementary, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Addi-
tional details, updates, corrections and on-line registration:
www.uschess.org/tournaments/2011/elem. Chess Magnet School
JGP.
A Heritage Event!
May 28-30, New Jersey
67th Annual U.S. Amateur East Championship
6-SS, 50/2, SD/1. Holiday Inn Somerset, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset,
NJ 08873. Telephone: (732) 356-1700, Fax: (732) 356-0939 NYC train to
Bound Brook 1 miles away. In 3 Sections: Championship (U2200),
Reserved (U1800), Booster (U1400). 2-day & 3-day schedules. Three Day
Registration: Saturday May 28, 9:30-10:45 am. Schedule: Rounds 12-
6, 11-5, 9-3. Two Day Registration: Sunday May 29, 8:30-9:30 am.
Schedule: First 3 games, 5/29, G/60. Rounds 10-12:15-2:30. All sched-
ules merge in round four. Each Sections: Trophies to top five and top
Senior 55/over and Jr's under ages 16 & 13. Championship: Trophies
to top U2000, U1900 and U1850. Reserve: Trophies to top U1600 and
U1500. Booster:Trophies to top U1200, U1100, U1000, U 900 and U800.
EF: $49 if postmarked by May 25, or paid online via EntryFeesRus.com.
EF: at site $60 cash. Byes:Three 1/2-point byes allowed (not last round).
Ent: Ken Thomas, 115 West Moore St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Checks
to NJSCF. Info: 908-763-6468 or acn@goes.com. NS. NC. W. Chess
Magnet School JGP.
May 28-30, Arizona
2011 U.S. Amateur West Championship
uschess.org
See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14
Holiday Inn Palo Verde, 4550 S. Palo Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714, 520-
746-1161. SECTIONS: Championship (U2200), Reserve (U1600),
Booster (U1200), Scholastic I (must be K-6 and U1000) and Scholas-
tic II (must be K-6 and U600). Scholastic sections are 6 separate 1-day
tournaments. SCHEDULE: (Championship, Reserve, and Booster) 6/SS,
40/2, 25/1. Reg: 5/28, 8:30 - 9:30 AM. Rds: 10-4, 10-4, 9-3. (Scholastic
I and II) 4/SS, G/40. Reg: 8:30 - 9:30 AM each day. Rds: Round 1 at 10
AM then as available for Rounds 2-4. PRIZES: (Championship) Chronos
clock + plaque to Top 3; Digital clock + plaque to Top 1900-1999, 1800-
1899, 1700-1799, 1600-1699, and U1600; Plaque to top Senior 50+, Junior
U20 and Junior U14. (Reserve) Chronos clock + plaque to 1st; Digital
clock + plaque to 2nd, 3rd, Top 1300-1399, 1200-1299, and U1200;
Plaque to top Senior 50+ and Junior U14. (Booster) Chronos clock +
trophy to 1st; Trophy to 2nd - 5th,Top Unrated and Junior U11. (Scholas-
tic I each day) Digital clock + trophy to 1st; Trophy to 2nd - 5th.
(Scholastic II each day) Trophy to 1st - 5th. SPECIAL PRIZES: 1st Place
in Championship and Reserve will receive a FREE ENTRY to the 2011
National Open,Top 2 Family Pairs in the non-scholastic sections. Biggest
Upset of each round in the non-Scholastic sections. Chronos clock to
Scholastic I player with the highest combined score over the three 1-day
tournaments. EF: (Championship & Reserve) $60 if rec'd by 5/25, $70 if
after 5/25. (Booster) $40 if rec'd by 5/25, $50 if after 5/25. (Scholastic
I and II) $15 each day or $40 for all three days if by 5/25, additional $10
if after 5/25. ALL: Half-point byes allowed for all rounds but must be
requested prior to start of Round 2. SIDE EVENT: Blitz tournament Fri-
day 5/27; G/5, 5 Rounds, Double SS; Entry Fee: $10 ($15 to
non-tournament players); Reg.: 6:006:45pm at site; Rounds: begin at
7:00pm Prizes: ($$b/20) $75-$45, Top U1600 $30, Medallion to top K-
12, K-8, K-6. ENTER: www.sazchess.org/store/store.php or mail to
(make checks payable to "SACA"): SACA, Attn: US Amateur West, PO Box
36149, Tucson, AZ 85740 or at site. HR: $70 (single/double) or $85
(suite) if by 5/14, mention "SACA". INFO: Karen Pennock, 520-261-6149,
email: kpennock_83@yahoo.com, web: www.sazchess.org. NC. NS. W.
Chess Magnet School JGP.
June 4-5, Tennessee
2011 U.S. Amateur South Championship
University of Memphis, University Center, 499 University St., Memphis,
TN 38152, 901-678-2042. Dorm room rates: Adults $39 single, $33
double; Students $27 single, $31 double. 2 SECTIONS: Championship
(U2200) & Reserve (U1600). SCHEDULE: 5/SS, G/90. Reg.: 6/4, 9:00-
9:45AM. Rds.: 6/4, 10-2-6; 6/5, 9-12:30. PRIZES: $650 cash prizes
based on 60 entries + $450 of non-cash prizes. Championship: 1st-"River
Cup" trophy + $200, 2nd-plaque +$100, 3rd-plaque+$50; U2000 1st-
digital clock. Reserve: 1st-large plaque+$150, 2nd-plaque+$100,
3rd-plaque+$50; U1400 1st-digital clock. EF: $40 ($10 less to Juniors
under age 18), $50 on-site. MISC: One requested half-point bye allowed,
any round, must request before the start of Round 3. Games broadcast
online via MonRoi where able. ADD'L. DETAILS: www.shelbycountychess.
org. HR: Hampton Inn Memphis-Poplar, 5320 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN
38119, 901-683-8500, $74 + tax. ENTRY: Shelby County Chess, ATTN:
Amateur South, 1614 Vance Ave., Memphis, TN 38104. INFO: Arlene
Kleiman, midsouthchess@hotmail.com; Korey Kormick, kjkormick@hot
mail.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 60 (enhanced)
June 9, Nevada
2011 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC)
6SS, G/10. South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South,
Las Vegas, NV 89183. $$b/100 7,000 ($$Gtd 4,500) 2000-1000-700,
U2300 600, U2100 550, U1900 500, U1700 450, U1500 400, U1300 350,
U1100 300, unrated 150. There must be 3 players eligible for each prize
to be awarded. EF: $79 by 5/19, $89 by 6/8, $100 on site. REG.: 12-1 p.m.
Rds.: 2-2:30-3-3:30-4-4:30. Higher of regular or quick rating used. Bring
clocks. 1/2 point bye available in any round (limit 2). HR: $55 single or
double ($95 Friday and Saturday nights). 1-866-791-7626 or (702) 796-
7111. ENT: National Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0125,
on line at www.VegasChessFestival.com or by fax at (702) 933-9112.
NS. NC. W.
A Heritage Event!
An American Classic!
Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced)
June 10-12 or 11-12, Nevada
2011 National Open
6-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2 day option rds 1-3 G/45). South Point Hotel, Casino
and Spa, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89183. $100,000
Prize Fund based on 850 paid entries ($80,000 guaranteed). Champi-
onship. $$: 8000-4000-2000-1000-600-400-400-400-400-400-200-
200-200-200-200, under 2500 2000, under 2400 1500, under 2300 1000.
$2,000 EXTRA for perfect score. The winner of the Championship sec-
tion also receives a replica of the Edmondson Cup. Under 2200. $$: 4500-
2000-1000-750-500-350-350-350-350-350-200-200-200-200-200. Under
2000. $$: 4500-2000-1000-750-500-350-350-350-350-350-200-200-200-
200-200. Under 1800. $$: 4500-2000-1000-750-500-350-350-350-350-
350-200-200-200-200-200. Under 1600. $$: 4500-2000-1000-750-500-
350-350-350-350-350-200-200-200-200-200. Under 1400. $$: 2500-1500-
1000-500-300-300-250-250-200-200. Under 1200. $$: 1500-900-500-250-
250-200-200-200-200-200. Unrated, $$: 600-400-200-150-150. Plus
score bonus ($16,000) in addition to any other prizes, every player
who finishes with 3-1/2 points or better wins a $50 gift certificate. Plus
score certificates will be awarded on site only. Best game by a player
under age 15 wins the new Freddie award plus $200 (donated by Fred
Gruenberg). Top 2 sections FIDE rated. EF: $179 by 5/18, $199 by 6/8,
$220 on site. Add $100 for adults rated under 2100 or juniors under 2000
playing in the Championship Section. This is an open tournament - you
may play in any section at or above your rating level; unrated players may
play only in Unrated or Championship Section. Provisionally rated play-
ers may not win more than 3rd prize in any section except Championship.
CCA minimum ratings or other ratings may be used if higher than USCF
June Supplement. Reg.: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Thursday, 8-8:30 a.m. Friday. Rds.:
10-5, 10-5, 10-5. 2-day (in a separate room) schedule: Reg.: 8-8:30 a.m.
Saturday. Rds.: 9:30-11:30-1:30-5: merge with 3-day in round 4. Half point
byes available in any round, but round 5 or 6 byes must be requested
before the start of round 2. Chess sets and boards provided for tourna-
ment 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 other championship events. Many
free extras and surprises! Free parking. Free raffle with great prizes.
Free GM Lectures. Free GM analysis of your games. Grandmaster
Chess Camp for all ages on Thursday. Grandmaster Simuls Thursday
afternoon. U.S. Game/10 and National Open BlitzThursday. Poker Tour-
nament Monday morning. Scholastic Tournaments Friday, Saturday &
Sunday. LOW room rates! HR: $55 single or double ($95 Friday and
Saturday nights). 1-866-791-7626 or (702) 796-7111. Don't be shut out;
make your reservations early and be sure to ask for the chess rates;
South Point sells out most weekends. Cutoff for special hotel rate is May
18th. Rates may be as high as $150 a night later. RESERVE NOW!
Credit card or one night room deposit will be required to hold reserva-
tion, may be canceled 72 hours in advance for nominal fee. Tournament
Registration: National Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0125,
on line at www.VegasChessFestival.com or by fax at (702) 933-9112.
NS. W. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP.
July 18-23, Texas
2011 U.S. Senior Open
6SS, 40/2, SD/1. Hilton Hobby Airport, 8181 Airport Blvd., Houston, TX
77061, www.houstonhobbyairport.hilton.com. Free parking! $89 HR valid
until 7/15, Reserve early! 713-645-3000, Group Code: USJO. Eligibility:
Open to USCF members born before Aug. 23, 1961. Prizes: $5,000 GTD!
1st-$1250, 2nd-$800, 3rd-$500, 4th-$300, U2300: $500-300, U2000:
$300-150, U1800 $300-150, U1500/UNR $300-150. Awards: Commem-
orative Clocks for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd and plaques for each champion, ages
50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and over 75 (a player may win a place
award and an age award). World Senior Entrant: Top finisher born on or
before January 1, 1951 receives: 1) official USCF entrant in the World Sen-
ior Championship, and 2) a $500.00 USCF stipend towards expenses at
the WSC. EF: $95 if rec'd by 6/30, $105 if rec'd by 7/16, $115 after 7/16
or on-site. Registration until 6 pm on July 22. Registrations after that time
may require byes. (Note Correction, 3-Day Option added) Rounds: Tra-
ditional: Monday to Friday one round daily at 7 pm, Saturday one round
at 11 a.m; 3-Day Option (First 3 Rds G/60): 10am, 12:30pm, 3pm,Thurs-
day, Merge with Traditional 7pm Thursday. Awards Banquet: Saturday at
7 p.m. Byes: Two 1/2 point byes available if req. before end of rd 2.
Entries (Note Correction): Mail to Francisco Guadalupe, 305 Willow
Pointe Dr., League City,TX 77573. Info: flguadalupe@aol.com, (713)-530-
7820. Tournament website link at uschess.org. FIDE.
July 22-24, Texas
2011 U.S. Junior Open
6SS, G/120. Hilton Hobby Airport, 8181 Airport Blvd., Houston,TX 77061,
www.houstonhobbyairport.hilton.com. Free parking! $89 HR valid until
7/15, Reserve early! 713-645-3000, Group Code: USJO. 4 Sections
based on age: Under 21, Under 15, Under 11 and Under 8. July Rat-
ing Supplement. Ages for entry and prizes as of 1/1/2011. U21:
$500+entry to 2012 U.S. Junior Closed - $250-$125-$75-$50. Individual
plaques to top three overall, plaques for best player age 18, 17, 16, 15,
Under 15, and for ratings U1600, U 1400, U1200. FIDE rated. U15: Indi-
vidual trophies to top five overall, trophies for best player age 14, 13, 12,
11, Under 11, and for ratings U1400, U1200, U1000. U11: Individual tro-
phies to top five overall, trophies to best player age 10, 9, 8, 7, Under 7,
and for ratings U1200, U1000, U800. U8: Individual trophies to top five
overall, best player 7, 6 & Under, and for ratings U1000, U800, U600; hon-
orable mention trophies for all others U8. Commemorative medals for
all participants. Teams: Trophies to top three school teams and top club
team in each of the four sections.Top four scores, minimum of three, count
towards team score in each section. Byes: One half-point bye, any round
except Rd 6, if requested before Rd 1. EF: $35 postmarked or on line by
7/9, $50 after 7/9; no checks on site. Schedule: Onsite registration, Fri
8:30 11:00am. Opening Ceremony, Fri 12:30pm. Rounds, Fri 1pm & 6pm;
Sat 9:30am & 2:15pm; Sun 9am & 1:30pm. Awards Ceremony 6:00pm
(approx). Side Events: Blitz, U21 & U11. Sat 6:30pm, EF: $15 by 7/9,
$20 on site. Bughouse: One section, Sat ASAP after Blitz, EF: $25 per
team, on site only. Parents and Friends Tournament (not rated):
3SS, G/30, Sat, Rds 10:30, 2:30 & 4:00pm. EF: $10, on site only. Prizes:
Trophies to top three plus one USCF Premium membership for each
five participants. ENTRIES (Note Correction): Mail to Francisco
Guadalupe, 305 Willow Pointe Dr., League City, TX 77573. Info:
flguadalupe@aol.com, (713) 530-7820. Tournament website link at
uschess.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.
July 30-Aug. 2, Florida
2011 Trophies Plus U.S. Girls Junior Open Championship
6SS, 40/2, SD/1, Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport, 9300 Airport Blvd.,
Orlando, FL 32827 (see U.S. Open). Open to all females born after
7/30/90. EF: Free if playing in U.S. Open (must play in 6-Day or 4-Day
Schedule), otherwise $50 mailed by 7/24 or on line by 7/27, $60 at site.
Prizes: 1st Place: $500 Scholarship and Plaque; 2nd Place: $350 Schol-
arship and Plaque; 3rd Place: $150 Scholarship and Plaque; Plaques to
Top A, B, C, D, E, Unr. Registration ends Sat. 6:30 pm, Rds. Sat. 7 pm,
Sun/Mon 12 noon & 7 pm,Tue 11 am. Ent: USCF (Girls Junior Open), PO
Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Online entry: https://secure.uschess.
org/webstore/tournaments.php. Chess Magnet School JGP.
A Heritage Event!
Grand Prix Points: 300
July 30-Aug. 7, Aug. 2-7 or 4-7, Florida
112th annual U.S. Open
Includes traditional one game per day schedule (9 days), also 6-day slow
time control option, and 4-day option requiring only 3 nights hotel stay
for most players. 9SS, 40/2, SD/1 (4 day option, Rds. 1-6, G/60). Hyatt
Regency Orlando Airport, 9300 Airport Blvd,, Orlando, FL 32827. Park-
ing $4 to 2 am or $12 overnight. HR: $99 single/quad, 407-825-1234,
800-233-1234, reserve by July 14 or rate may increase. $50,000 in
prizes based on 500 paid entries, else proportional, $40,000 (80% of each
prize) minimum guaranteed. A one section tournament with Class prizes.
Chess Life May 2011 49
 Tournament Life
Top US player not otherwise qualified qualifies for 2012 US Championship.
Choice of three schedules: Traditional: 40/2, SD/1. One round daily
at 7 pm, except Rd 9, 3 pm 8/7. 6-Day Option: 7 pm 8/2, 12 noon & 7
pm 8/3-5, 7 pm 8/6, 3 pm 8/7. 4-Day Option: 1 pm, 4 pm & 7 pm 8/4;
10 am, 1 pm, 3:30 pm & 7 pm 8/5, 7 pm 8/6, 3 pm 8/7. All schedules
merge after Round 6 & compete for same prizes. Projected prizes: Top
places $8000-4000-2000-1500-1000-800-600-500, clear winner $200
bonus. If tie for first, top two on tiebreak play speed game (white 5 min-
utes, black 3 minutes and gets draw odds, 5 second delay) for bonus and
title. Class Prizes: Top Master (2200-2399) $2500-1200-800-500, Expert
(2000-2199) $2500-1200-800-500, Class A (1800-1999) $2500-1200-
800-500, Class B (1600-1799) $2500-1200-800-500, Class C (1400-1599)
$2000-1000-600-400, Class D (1200-1399) $1500-700-500-300, Class E
or below (under 1200) $1500-700-500-300, Unrated $800-400-200. Half
Point Byes: must commit before round 4; up to 3 byes allowed for
2000/up, 2 byes for 1400-1999, one bye for Under 1400/Unr. Limit 1 bye
in last two rounds. Zero point byes are always available in any round.
Entry Fee: Online, $145 by 6/12, $165 by 7/24, $185 after 7/24. By mail,
$147 postmarked by 6/12, $167 postmarked by 7/24; do not mail after
7/24! By phone, $150 by 6/12, $170 by 7/24, $185 after. No phone entries
after 7/28 (close of business at the Office)! At site, all $190; GMs free.
All entries must be made at least 2 hours prior to your first game. Cur-
rent USCF membership required (no TMs). August official ratings
used; unofficial ratings used if otherwise unrated. CCA ratings used if
above USCF. Foreign player ratings: usually 100 points added to FIDE or
FQE, 200+ added to most foreign national ratings, no points added to
CFC. Highest of multiple ratings generally used. Entries: USCF, ATTN: 2011
U.S. Open, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Online entry:
https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/tournament.php. Phone entry:
800-903-8723. FIDE rated, No cell phones. Bring a clock - none sup-
plied. Sets/boards supplied for tournament but not for skittles. Many
meetings, workshops and seminars, including: FIDE Arbiters Seminar
7/30-8/1, Chess Promotion Workshops 8/3-5, USCF Awards Lunch-
eon 8/6 noon, USCF Delegates Meeting 8/6-7. Many side events and
other championships, including: U.S. Blitz Championship 7SS Double,
12noon 8/6; Weekend Swiss 5SS G/60, 10-1-3:30 Sat 7/30, 10 & 1 Sun
7/31; U.S. Open Scholastic G/30 3 Sections: Open, Under 1200/Unr,
Under 800/Unr, Rds. 12-1:30-3-4:30 Sun 7/31; U.S. Open Quads G/30
12-1:30-2:30 Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri; U.S. Open G/15 Championship 12-1-
2-3-4 Wed 8/3; U.S. Open Bughouse Sun 7:30 pm; U.S. Open Fischer
Random (Chess960) 12 noon Tue; 15th Annual Golf Tournament for
the U.S. Open Chess Players, morning ofThursday, Aug. 4th (Those eli-
gible will be all U.S. Open Chess players, side event chess players, and
delegates. Please contact Michael Wojcio for more details at, chessgolf-
marathons@verizon.net); U.S. Open Tennis Tournament (see
tournament website for details). In addition, three other championships
will also take place: the 2011 Denker Tournament of HS Champions,
the 2011 Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions, and the 2011 Tro-
phies Plus U.S. Girls Junior Open (see separate TLA for the Girls
event). Please check the U.S. Open website often for updates,
new information and corrections! www.uschess.org/tournaments/
2011/usopen/. Chess Magnet School JGP for U.S. Open.
Grand Prix Points: 20 (enhanced)
Oct. 1, California, Northern
2011 U.S. Game/60 Championship
4SS G/60 - $4,000 b/117 fully paid entries 75% guaranteed. Hotel rate chess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
$99 by 9/16: Hyatt Regency, 5101 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA
95054. Free Parking. In 3 sections, Open Section: $500-201-105, u2300
$200-110, u2100 $150, u2000 $130, u1900 $100. 1400-1799 Section:
$500-201-100, u1700 $200, u1600 $150, u1500 $100. Under 1400 Sec-
tion: $500-201-100, u1300 $200, u1200 $150, u1100 $100. Unrated may
play in any section but maximum prize is $100 except no limit in the Open
Section. Trophies for top 3 places in each section. Entry Fee: Mailed by
Mon 9/26 or online by Tue 9/27: $60. Online 9/28-29 or onsite: $75. Add
$20 to play-up in a higher section. DISCOUNTS: $10 off each event if also
registering for G/30 on Oct 2. $10 cash rebate onsite if staying at the
hotel under chess rate. Byes: One 1/2 pt bye allowed must commit by
start of Rd 2. Reenter with 1/2pt bye in Rd 1 for $39. September 2011
Supp, CCA min,TD discretion used to place players accurately. SIDE KIDS
EVENT for K-12 students rated under 1000: 4SSxG/60 in 2 sections, 600-
999 and under 600. Prizes: Trophies to Top 10 players and Top 5 teams
in each section. Best 4 players count for team score. Also trophies to top
u800, top u700 in 600-999 section and top u400, top u300, and top u200
in u600 section. EF by Mon 9/26 or online by Tue 9/27: $39. Online
9/28-29 or onsite: $54. Add $10 to play-up in a higher section. Sched-
19th annual NEW YORK STATE OPEN
5 rounds, May 20-22 or 21-22, Lake George
$4000 guaranteed prizes
Open Section: Prizes $600-300-150, top Under 2010/Unr $280-140,
top Under 1810/Unr $260-130.
Senior Section: Open to under 1910 or unrated born before
5/22/61. $400-200-100, top Under 1710 $240-120. Unrated limit $250.
Under 1610 Section: $300-200-100, top Under 1410 $180-90, Under
1210 $140-70. Unrated limit $150.
FULL DETAILS: see Grand Prix in this issue or chesstour.com.
50 Chess Life May 2011
ule: Onsite Registration 8:30-9:30am; RoundTimes: 10:00am, 12:30, 3:00,
and 5:30pm. Mail payments to: Bay Area Chess, 1590 Oakland Rd., Suite
B213, San Jose 95131. $20 for refunds. T: 408-786-5515. E: ask@Bay
AreaChess.com, Info/Form/Entries: BayAreaChess.com/ usg60g30.
NS, NC, W.
Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced)
Oct. 2, California, Northern
2011 U.S. Game/30 Championship
4SS, G/30 - $3,006 b/88 fully paid entries - 75% guaranteed. Hotel rate
$99 by 9/16: Hyatt Regency, 5101 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA
95054. Free Parking. In 3 sections, Open Section: $400-200-102, u2300
$101, u2100 $101, u2000 $100, u1900 $99. 1400-1799 Section: $400-
200-102, u1700 $101, u1600 $100, u1500 $99. Under 1400 Section:
$400-200-102, u1300 $101, u1200 $100, u1100 $99. Unrated may play
in any section but maximum prize is $100 except no limit in the Open Sec-
tion. Trophies for top 3 places in each section. Entry Fee mailed by Mon
9/26 or online by Tue 9/27: $60. Online 9/28-29 or onsite: $75. Add $20
to play-up in a higher section. DISCOUNTS: $10 off each if also regis-
tering for G/60 on Oct 1. $10 cash rebate onsite if staying at the hotel.
Byes: One 1/2 pt bye allowed must commit by start of Rd 2. Reenter with
1/2pt bye in Rd 1 for $39. September 2011 Supp, CCA min, TD discretion
used to place players accurately. SIDE KIDS EVENT for K-12 students
rated under 1000: 5SSxG/30 in 2 sections, 600-999 and under 600. Tro-
phies to Top 10 players and Top 5 teams in each section. Best 4 players
count for team score. Also trophies to top u800, top u700 in 600-999 sec-
tion and top u400, top u300, and top u200 in u600 section. EF by Mon 9/26
or online byTue 9/27: $39. Online 9/28-29 or onsite: $54. Add $10 to play-
up in a higher section. Schedule: Onsite Registration 8:30-9:30am;
RoundTimes: 10:00am, 12:30, 3:00, and 5:30pm. Mail payments to: Bay
Area Chess, 1590 Oakland Rd., Suite B213, San Jose 95131. $20 for
refunds. T: 408-786-5515. E: ask@BayAreaChess.com, Info/Form/
Entries: BayAreaChess.com/usg60g30. NS, NC, W.
Grand Prix
Grand Prix Points: 10
May 14, Connecticut
2011 CT Open State Championship
$$2000 b/60. 4-SS, G/60. Hopkins School, 986 Forest Rd., New Haven,
CT 06515.Two Sections: OPEN, U1600. EF: $55 by 4/1, $75 by 5/1, $100
by 5/12, $125 at site. Prizes: $500-$300-$200 3x$100, 5x$50. Trophies:
CT Open Champion, U1600 Champion,Top CollegeTeam. ONE DAY Reg.:
8:00-8:45. Rds.: 9-11-1-3. Register Online: www.edutechchess.com or
www.CTChess.com.
Grand Prix Points: 10
May 14, Vermont
White River Open
Fairfield Inn and Suites, 102 Ballardvale Dr., White River Junction, VT
05001. In 2 Sections, Open: 4SS, G/65, $$GTD: $275-150-75. U2000 $100.
U1750: 4SS, G/65, Open to 1749 & under. $$GTD: $150-50. U1450 $100,
Unrated $100. ALL: EF: $28 postmarked by May 7, $33 at site. Reg.: 9:00-
9:45 AM. Rds.: 10:00-1:00-3:30-6:00. One half point bye available rounds
1-3. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO:
Alex Relyea, relyea@operamail.com. HR: 802-291-9911. www.relyea
team) Master/Expert prizes guaranteed. Class prizes b/16 per section.
Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced)
May 15, New Jersey
Sunday Swiss G/60 - Branchburg
4SS, G/60. Dean of Chess Academy, 3150 Route 22 West, Branchburg,
NJ 08876. (908) 595-0066. GTD$$ Open: $150-$100-$100-$100-$50,
U1800: $50 gift card, U1300: $40 gift card. U1000: $30 gift card. Pre-
entry $40 ($30 members). Entries postmarked by 5/10 to Dean Ippolito,
LLC, PO Box 323, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 or online at
deanofchess.com. On-site: $55 ($40 members). Registration: 9-9:45am.
Rounds: 10, 12:15, 2:30, 4:45.
Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced)
May 17, New York
Marshall Masters
4-SS, G/30. Third Tuesday of every month. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St.,
NYC. 212 477-3716. Open to players rated over 2100 (plus all players scor-
ing over 50% in any MCC Open or U2300 tournament since the prior
month's Masters). EF: $40, members $30, GM's free.Top three prizes guar-
anteed. $$G 250-150-100. Top U2400 and Top 2300 prizes. Special
U1200 or $2500 U1500. Games rated too late for 5/11 list not counted.
prize for biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45PM. One
bye available (rd 1 or 4 only), request at entry.
Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced)
May 20-22 or 21-22, New York
19th annual New York State Open
5SS, 30/90, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60), Tiki Resort (formerly
Howard Johnson), 2 Canada St., Lake George, NY 12845. $$G 4000. In
3 sections. Open: $$ 600-300-150, top Under 2010 $280-140, top Under
1810/Unr $260-130. Senior, open to under 1910 or unrated born before
5/22/61. $$ 400-200-100, top Under 1710 $240-120. Under 1610: $$ 300-
200-100, Under 1410 $180-90, Under 1210 $140-70. No unrated may win
over $250 in Senior or $150 in Under 1610. All: 1 year NYSCA member-
ship to NY residents who are not members. EF: 3-day $78, 2-day $77
mailed by 5/13, $79 online at chesstour.com by 5/18, $85 phoned by 5/18
to 406-896-2038 (payment only, no questions), $90 at site. No checks at
site, credit cards OK. $40 less to unrated in U1610 or Senior sections.
Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry- online at
chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed,
phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-
entry $40, not available in Open Section. GMs free, $60 deducted from
prize. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 12 & 6, Sun
10 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 11:30 am, rds Sat 12, 3 &, 6,
Sun 10 & 3:15. Half point byes OK all, must commit before rd 2; limit 2
byes (limit 1 bye towards U1810 or U1210 prizes). HR: 65-65 (poolside),
75-75 (regular), call 518-668-5744 Mon-Fri 9 am-4pm, reserve by 5/5 or
rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633,
or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Unofficial uschess.org rat-
ings usually used if otherwise unrated. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249,
Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions:
www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chess-
tour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 6
May 21, Virginia
2011 Walter Muir Memorial
3-Round SS, Game/90 w/5 second delay. St. Johns Lutheran Church, 4608
Brambleton Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24018. GUARANTEED. PRIZES: Top
Section: $125-$100-$75. Additional Sections: If Octagonals, Each is guar-
anteed $125-$100, If Hexagonals, Each is guaranteed $100-$75, If
Quads, Each is guaranteed $100. ENTRY FEE: If received by May 20,
$30.00. At site, $40.00. REGISTRATION: 6-9 pm on 5/20; 8:30-9:30 am
on 5/21. ROUNDS: 10-2-6. BYES: One only per tournament; must request
before 1st round begins. ADVANCED ENTRIES: Roanoke Valley Chess
Club, P.O. Box 14143, Roanoke, VA 24038. PHONE: (540) 344-4446.
EMAIL: info@roanokechess.com. WEB PAGE: roanokechess.com. NS.
NC. W.
Grand Prix Points: 15
May 21-22, District of Columbia
D. C. Class Championships
4-SS. U.S. Chess Center, 1501 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20005, 202/857-
4922. Free underground parking on Saturday at site. Players may play
only in their own section (May ratings used) except K-12 may play up one
section. All: Reg: 10-11. Irrevocable byes only if requested before play
begins. Master/Expert - Class D Sections TC: 30/90, SD/1, Rds.
11:30-5, 11- 4:30. Trophies to top 4 school teams (top 4 players make a
EF: $42 if mailed by 5/7, $50 at site. Sections: Master/Expert: $$G 400-
225-125; Class A: $$300-200-100; Class B: $$300-200-100; Class C:
$$300-200-100, Class D: $300-200-100 Classes E-G/Under: TC: G/45.
Rds. 11- 1- 3- 5.Trophy prizes. EF: $15 if mailed by 5/7, $20 at site. Unrated
EF: $20 but ineligible for cash prizes. Unrateds may use unpublished rat-
ings at organizers discretion. Annual used book sale at same time.
Many hundreds of books, some collectible, available. Ent: US Chess
Center. Mail to address above. www.chessctr.org. Chess Magnet School
JGP except for Classes E-G/Under section.
Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced)
May 21-22 or 22, New York
Marshall May Grand Prix
4-SS, 30/90, SD/1. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF:
$50, members $30. $$625 Gtd: 275-150, U2200/unr. $105, U2000 $95.
Reg. ends 15 min. before round. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2-day, Rds 12:30-
5:30PM each day; 1-day, (Rds. 1-2 G/30) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30PM Sun;
both merge rd. 3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. FIDE. Chess
Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 300 (enhanced)
May 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, Illinois
20th annual Chicago Open
Open Section, May 26-30: 9SS, 40/2, SD/1, GM & IM norms possible.
Lower sections, May 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30: 7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day
option, rds 1-2 G/75; 2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/40). 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.
In 6 sections. Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-1000-700-600-500-400-400,
clear or tiebreak winner bonus $200, top FIDE 2300-2499 $2500-1500-
1000, top FIDE 2300/Unr $2500-1500-1000. If tie for first, top 2 on
tiebreak play speed game for title & bonus. FIDE rated. Under 2100:
$6000-3000-1500-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300, top Under 2000 (not
a section) $1000. Under 1900: $6000-3000-1500-1000-700-500-400-
300-300-300, top Under 1800 (not a section) $1000. Under 1700:
$5000-2500-1300-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300, top Under 1600 (not
a section) $1000. Under 1500: $5000-2500-1300-1000-700-500-400-
300-300-300, top Under 1350 (not a section) $1000. Under 1200:
$4000-2000-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300-300, top Under 1000 (not a
section) $800. Each section has place prizes and class prizes; a player
who wins both receives the larger. Prize limits: 1) Players with under
26 lifetime games rated through 5/11 list may not win over $1500
2) If more than 30 points over section maximum on any list 5/10-4/11,
prize limit $1500. 3) Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot win over
$300 in U1200, $600 U1500, $1000 U1700, $1500 U1900 or $2000 U2100.
uschess.org
 Tournament Life
Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 4) Bal-
ance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mailed EF: 5-day
(Open only) $200, 4-day $199, 3-day $198, 2-day $197 mailed by 3/15;
5-day $220, 4-day $219, 3-day $218, 2-day $217 mailed by 5/18; all $250
at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online EF at chesstour.com:
$203 by 3/15, $223 by 5/23, $250 after 5/23 until 2 hours before rd 1.
Phoned EF at 406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions): $225 by 5/23
(entry only, no questions). No phone entry after 5/23. GMs, foreign IMs,
foreign WGMs free; $150 deducted from prize. US WGMs $100; $120
deducted from prize. Rated senior age 65/over in any section: EF
$100 less. Rated below 900 in U1200 Section (except senior): EF $100
less. Unrated in U1500 Section: EF $100 less. Unrated in U1200
Section: EF $150 less. ICA membership ($15, scholastic $10) required
for rated Illinois residents. Join ICA online at chesstour.com with advance
entry and save $4! Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine if paid with
entry: Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15.
Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20.
Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Open to Open. 5-day schedule (Open
only): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11
& 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, Rds. Fri 7 pm,
Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat
10 am, Rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 2-day sched-
ule: Reg. ends Sun 9 am, Rds. Sun 10, 12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30.
4-day, 3-day & 2-day schedules merge & compete for same prizes.
Byes: OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd
2, others before rd 4. Hotel rates: $99-99-99-99, 800-937-8461, 847-777-
6500, reserve by 5/13 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis,
800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chess-
tour.com. 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.
Some foreign ratings not accepted for U1900 or below. Highest of mul-
tiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE
ratings may be expelled. US player ratings: May official ratings used;
FIDE ratings used for Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usu-
ally used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: 1) Players must submit to
a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. In round 3 or after,
players with scores of 80% or over and their opponents may not use head-
phones, earphones, cellphones, or go to a different floor of the hotel
without Director permission. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salis-
bury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com. You
may request "lowest possible section" if May rating unknown. $15 serv-
ice charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com.
Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 20 (enhanced)
May 27-29 or 28-29, Florida
Tallahassee Open/Robert L. Froemke Memorial
5SS, G/120 (2-day 1st Rd G/90). $500 Gtd First. Gamescape, 2415 N. Mon-
roe St.,Tallahassee, FL 32303. Prize Fund: $1,225 b/25 paid ent. EF: 3-day
$51, 2-day $50 by May 20th, Both $60 on-site. Free entry to 2200+ USCF
(must pre-register, EF taken from prize). Prizes: 500-250-125, u1700: 200-
CONTINENTAL CHESS SCHEDULE
Visit our website at www. chesstour. com for
late news, results, games, CCA minimum ratings,
advance entries, and more!
Most tournaments have alternate schedules
playing less or more days than listed below.
Asterisk means full details in this issue-
otherwise, see future issues or our website.
5/20-22: N ew Y ork State O pen, Lake G eorge N Y *
5/27-30: C hicago O pen, W heeling IL*
6/12: Schenectady O pen, Schenectady N Y *
6/24-28: Philadelphia International, Philadelphia PA*
6/30-7/4: W orld O pen, Philadelphia PA*
7/15-17: Pacific C oast O pen, Agoura Hills C A*
7/15-17: C hicago C lass,W heeling IL*
7/22-24: Bradley O pen, W indsor Locks C T*
7/29-31: G reen M ountain O pen, Stratton M ountain V T*
8/5-7: C leveland O pen, C leveland O H*
8/5-7: N ortheast O pen, Stamford C T*
8/12-14: C ontinental O pen, Sturbridge M A*
8/12-14: Indianapolis O pen, Indianapolis IN *
8/12-14: C entral C alifornia O pen, Fresno C A*
8/19-21: M anhattan O pen, N ew Y ork N Y *
8/26-28: Atlantic O pen, W ashington D C *
9/3-5: N Y State C hampionship, Albany N Y *
9/16-18: Louisville O pen, Louisville KY *
10/6-10: C ontinental C lass C hamps, Arlington V A*
10/14-16: M idw est C lass, W heeling IL
10/21-23: Boardw alk O pen, Asbury Park N J
11/4-6: Eastern C ongress, Stamford C T
11/11-13: Kings Island O pen, M ason O H
11/25-27: N ational C hess C ongress, Philadelphia PA
12/9-11: O pen tournament, W indsor Locks C T
12/10-11: N ew England Scholastics, W indsor Locks C T
12/26-29: N orth American O pen, Las V egas N V
1/13-16: Liberty Bell O pen, Philadelphia PA
1/13-16: G olden State O pen, C oncord C A
52 Chess Life May 2011
100-50 (1st 100% Gtd, others 70% Gtd) Reg & Rds: 3-day: Reg: Fri 5-
6pm Rd1: Fri 6:30pm, 2-day: Reg: Sat: 8-9am Rd1: Sat 9:30am Other Rds:
1:30pm, & 6:30pm, Sun 9:30am & 2:30pm. Other Info: re-enter for $30.
info@tallahasseechess.com tallahasseechess.com (850)345-7838. Play-
ing area has some ambient noise. ENTRY: Tallahassee Chess Club, 209
W. Georgia St.,Tallahassee, FL 32301. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School
JGP.
A Heritage Event!
A State Championship Event!
Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced)
May 27 or 28-29, Texas
Texas State and Amateur Championships
7SS. Sheraton Dallas North Hotel, 4801 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas,
TX 75244. $$ 8,350 b/175, full entries, 2 Sections and scholastic side
events: Championship (This section is FIDE rated but uses USCF rules.
Must be rated 2000 or above by either USCF or Fide to play in this sec-
tion. Defending Amateur Champion may also play in this section. Foreign
unrateds may play in this section.) G/90 with 30 sec. increment: $$
1,000-500-250, 2200-2399 $700, U2200 $800. Amateur: U2000 & unrated.
Rds. 1-7 30/90 SD/1, rd. 1 of three day is G/120 (deduct 5 min. for delay).
$$ 800-400-200. B $$ 600-300-150, C 500-250-125, U1400 $500-250-125,
U1200 $400, U1000 $300 Unrated $200. Both:TCA membership required.
Other states accepted. EF: $88 if received by 5/19, else $99. $80 Jun-
ior(U19) if received by 5/19 else $90 (juniors count as 90% toward
base), Senior(over 65)/Handicapped/additional family participant $52 if
receive by 5/19 else $65 (Senior/Handicap/Additional family participant
counts 60% toward base). Add $5 for CC phone entries; pre-reg requires
pre-payment. After 5/25/11 all registration and changes on site only; all
changes including withdrawals, $10 after 5/25/11. 4 day: Reg. Friday
5/27, 6:15 pm-7:15. Rds. Fri.: 7:45, Sat: 2:30 pm - 8:00, Sun.: 11:00 am
- 5:15 pm, Mon.: 9 am - 2:45 pm. 3 day: Reg. Sat. 5/28, 9-9:30 am, Rd.
1 at 10 am then merge with 4 day. Foreign Unrated must play in Cham-
pionship section. Registrations that do not indicate 4 or 3 day schedule
will be put in the 3 day. HR: $84/84/84/84, 972-661-3600 reserve by 5/13
and ask for Dallas Chess Club rate. Free Parking. Up to two 1/2 pt byes
available if requested before end of rd. 2, but byes for both rd. 6 AND 7
not permitted. K-12 Scholastic on Saturday, 5/28. 5-SS, Rds. 1-3 G/30,
rds. 4-5 G/45, EF: $29 by 5/19, $43 after; Pre-reg. requires pre-payment.
After 5/25/11 all registration and changes on site only; all changes $10
after 5/25/11. No refunds after 5/25/11, $10 handling fee for refunds
before 5/25/11. Entries do not count toward base in Championship and
Amateur. Registration 8:15-8:45 am, Rd. 1 at 9:30 am, rest ASAP with small
lunch break. Sections: K-12 Championship and K-12 U750. Prizes:Tro-
phies to top 12 individuals, five teams in each section. K-12 U750 also
top three unrateds. Medals to those who do not win a trophy. Ent: Dal-
las Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX
76036. Info: Barb Swafford, 214-632-9000, info@dallaschess.com
www.dallaschess.com NS. NC. W. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP for
all but side events.
Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced)
May 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, New York
The New Yorker Open!
7-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-Day option, rds. 1-2 G/75; 2-Day, rds. 1-4 G/50), New
Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, New
York. Note changes, including increased $10,000 prize fund b/250
paid entries (U1200 Section & Unr. in U1600 & re-entries count 1/2,
U1400 in U1600 Sect. count 80%), minimum half of each prize Guar-
anteed! 5 sections. Open: $1,200-600-300-200. FIDE. Under 2400:
$1,000-500-250-150, top U2200 $400-200. FIDE. Under 2000: $1,000-
500-250-150, top U1800 $400-200. $300 limit to Unr. Under 1600:
$850-400-200-100, top U1400 $300-150, $200 limit to Unr. Under 1200:
$400-200-100, $100 limit to Unr. EF: 4-Day $97, 3-Day $98, 2-Day $97,
if postmarked by 5/19, $100 on-line thru 5/24 at www.chesscenter.cc,
$110 by phone thru 5/24, $120 at site; all EF $20 less to players rated
U1400 in U1600 Section, $60 less to unrated players in Under 1600 Sec-
tion (only players with 3 games or less are unrated), $60 less to all in
Under 1200 Section, $10 less to Marshall CC members who enter by mail
or at site (must show current Club membership card to TD: this tourna-
ment is not affiliated with Marshall CC; the $10 discount is a friendly
gesture and a remembrance of happy times), GMs free ($80 from prize),
free to specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners. Re-entry $70. 4-
Day Schedule: reg. ends Fri 6 pm. Rds Fri. 7, Sat. 11 & 6, Sun.11 & 6,
Mon. 10 & 4:30. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am. Rds. Sat. 11,
2:30 & 6, Sun. 11 & 6, Mon. 10 & 4:30. 2-Day Schedule: Reg. ends Sun
9:30 am. Rds. Sun. 10, 12, 2, 4, 6, Mon. 10 & 4:30. All schedules merge
and compete for same prizes. Limit 3 byes, Open must commit before rd.
2, others before rd. 4. $15 charge for refunds. HR: $229 queen bed, 212-
971-0101. Questions, chesscentr@aol.com or 845-569-9969, credit
card phone entries (but no questions) thru 5/24: 406-896-2191. After
5/24, enter at site only (no checks, credit cards OK). CCA ratings may
be used. Ent: Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY
12553. Bring sets, clocks, boards-- none supplied! W. Chess Mag-
net School JGP.
A Heritage Event!
Grand Prix Points: 20
May 27-30, Oklahoma
30th NAO FIDE 11 round Open
11-SS, G/90+30 sec ea move. Quality Inn, 2515 W. 6th Ave (Hwy-51) Still-
water, OK, 1-405-372-0800. HR: 75-75-75. One section open to all. EF:
$ $60 at door. $10 OCF membership required from all players. Reg.: Fri
9-9:45 AM.; Rds.: Fri 10-2:30-7, Sat-Sun 10-2:30-7, Mon 9-1:30. Prizes:
$$G 2,250 will not be lowered. $$G, $400, 300, 200. 100 $$G $300 each
class ($150-100-50) A,B,C,D & below. Unr. competes in D & below. $50
upset.Three (3) half pt byes rds 1-9; Free Parking. Pre-Ent: Frank Berry,
402 S. Willis, Stillwater, OK 74074. 1-405-762-1649 (Jim); FKimBerry@aol.
com. NC, CMV, LS, W, USCF, OCF, FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced)
May 28, Pennsylvania
2011 May Grand Prix
4SS, G/75. Lehigh County Senior Center, 1633 Elm St., Allentown, PA 18102.
EF: $40, LVCA/LCSC Members $30, $$200-100 Guaranteed to top 2, top
U18 $75, top U16/unrated $75. UNRATEDS FREE ENTRY, if paying 1 year
USCF Dues. Up to two 1/2 pt byes (if declared by round 3). REG.: Ends
10am. RDS.: 10:30-1:00-4:00-6:30. Ent/Info: Check payable: Bruce
Davis, 1208 Linden St., Fl. 1, Bethlehem, PA 18018 or 610-625-0467 or
bdavis@lehighvalleychess.org mail to: bdavis@lehighvalleychess.org or
www.lehighvalleychess.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 6
May 28, Tennessee
Rutherford County Open
5-SS, rd.1 G/30, rd.2 G/60, Rds.3, 4, 5 G/75. Grace Lutheran Church, 811
E. Clark Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN. EF: $25 by 5/26, $30 at site. $$ (1160,
top 2 G, class prizes b/6 entries per class, else proportional): $200-
120, X, A, B, C, D, E/below, Unr. each $120. Reg.: 8:00-8:45am. Rds.:
9:00-10:00-12:30-3:00-5:30. Ent: Rutherford County Chess Club, P.O.
Box 1593, Murfreesboro, TN 37133. http://rccc.us/ (with map to site),
rccc@rccc.us 615-895-7989. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
A State Championship Event!
Grand Prix Points: 80 (enhanced)
May 28-30 or 29-30 or 28-29, California, Northern
CalChess Open State & Class Championship
6SS, 30/90 G/60 (2-day opt rds 1-3 G/60). Sections D/E 6SS G/90 only.
Hotel: Marriott, 46100 Landing Pkwy., Fremont, CA 94539. Chess rate $89.
Prizes: $13,000 b/207. 80% guaranteed. 6 sections. Open (2200+
FIDE rated): 2000-1000-400-200-100-100. Expert (2000-2199), A (1800-
1999), B (1600-1799), C (1400-1599): $1000-400-200-100-100-100.
Section D/E (u1400): 600-300-100-u1200:300-200-100. Unr prize limit
$300 except in Open. EF mail/online by 5/24: 3day=99 2day=98
onsite+25 Play-up+20. GMs/IMs free-EF subtr from prize. Re-entry $40.
uschess.org

Saver EF = EF-$20 & 2/3 of calc. prize. Refunds: $20 fee. May 2011 Supp,
CCA min, TD desc to place players accurately. Sched: 3day: Reg Sat10-
10:30, Rds Sat/Sun 11 5:15, Mon 10 3:30. 2day: Reg Sun9-9:30, Rds Sun
10 12:25 2:40 5:15, Mon 10 3:30. D/E 2-day only: Reg Sat9-9:30, Rds
Sat/Sun 10 1:30 5. Max two 1/2-pt byes - must commit bef rd 3. Quest:
ask@BayAreaChess.com. More Info/Ent: BayAreaChess.com/memo. NS,
NC, W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 40 (enhanced)
May 28-30, California, Southern
2011 Lina Grumette Memorial Day Classic
6-SS, 3-day 40/2, SD/1, 2-day rds. 1-3 G/1 then merges. LAX Hilton, 5711
W Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. $$10,000 b/200, 50% of each
prize guaranteed. In five sections: Open: $$T+1700- 750-400-300-200,
U2400 400, U2200 700-300-200. Premier (under 2000): $$750-300-200-
100. Amateur (Under 1800): $$750-300- 200-100. Reserve (Under
1600): $$750-300-200-100. Booster (Under 1400/unrated): $$400-
200-100, U1200 150, Unr 150. (Unrated may win Unrated prizes only.) EF:
$88 by 5/27, $99 at door. Booster (U1400) section EF: $72 by 5/27, $85
door. Reg.: ends 10:30am 5/28, 9:30 am 5/29. Rds.: 3-day: 11-6, 11-6,
10-4:30. 2-day: 10-1-3:30 (G/1), then merges with 3-day at 6. All: SCCF
membership req. ($18 re, $10 jr), OSA. $25 Best Game prize, all sections
eligible. 1 half-point bye if requested at least 1 round in advance, rd. 6
must be requested with entry. HR: $89, (310) 410-4000, mention SC
Chess. Parking $8/day. Info: chesspalace2000@yahoo.com. Web site,
On-line entry: www.chesspalace/mdc.htm. Ent: SCCF, PO Box 205, Mon-
terey Park, CA 91754. NS. NC. F. State Championship Qualifier. Chess
Magnet School JGP.
A Heritage Event!
A State Championship Event!
Grand Prix Points: 40 (enhanced)
May 28-30 or 29-30, Massachusetts
80th Massachusetts Open
6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day schedule, G/45 in rounds 1-3). Best Western Royal
Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Rd. West, Marlboro (I-495, exit 24B, Rt. 20W,
one mile from exit). 508-460-0700 or 888-543-9500. $$ 4,500 b/100
paid entries, 75% G. Top 3 prizes in the Open sect. are 100% G. 4 sects.
Open: $1000-400-200, U2300 $200-150. U2100: $350-150-100, U1950
$150-100. U1800: $300-150-100, U1650 $125-100. U1500: $250-125-100,
U1350 $125-100, U1200 $125-100. State championship title to highest
scoring MA resident or student in each sect. Unrated prize limits:
$200 in U2100, $150 in U1800, $100 in U1500, can't win title except in
Open. Prizes for most interesting game in each sect. (100% G): Open
$300, U2100 $200, U1800 $150, U1500 $100, plus "Improve Your Chess"
DVDs by GM Pat Wolff to each. EF: $55 for 3-day, $54 for 2-day if post-
marked by 5/24 or online by 5/26, $65 at site. GMs and IMs free. $20
discount to unrated and to players in U1500 rated under 1000. Special
EF: Under age 23 or age 60 or older, $30 in 3-day, $29 2-day in advance,
$35 at site, no other discounts apply. 3-Day Schedule: Reg. Sat. 8:30-
9:30 a.m. Rds.: 10:30-5:30 Sat, 10-5 Sun, 9:30-4:30 Mon. 2-Day
20th annual CHICAGO OPEN
May 26-30 (norms possible), 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, Westin North Shore Hotel
$100,000 PRIZE FUND UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED!
Free lectures and analysis of your games by GM John Fedorowicz, 6 quick or blitz side events!
Open Section, May 26-30: 9 rounds, 5
days, 40/2, SD/1, IM & GM norms possible.
FIDE rated, 300 GPP.
Other sections: 7 rds, choice of 3
schedules. 4-day, 5/27-30, 40/2, SD/1. 3-
day, 5/28-30, rds 1-2 G/75, then 40/2, SD/1.
2-day, 5/29-30, rds 1-4 G/40, then 40/2,
SD/1. All merge & play for same prizes.
Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601
N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling IL 60090.
Free parking. In 6 sections:
Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-1000-
700-600-500-400-400, clear or tiebreak first
$200 bonus, top FIDE 2300-2499 $2500-
1500-1000, FIDE Under 2300/Unr $2500-
1500-1000.
U2100: $6000-3000-1500-1000-700-
500-400-300-300-300, top U 2000 $1000.
U1900: $6000-3000-1500-1000-700-
500-400-300-300-300, top U 1800 $1000.
U1700: $5000-2500-1300-1000-700-
500-400-300-300-300, top U 1600 $1000.
U1500: $5000-2500-1300-1000-700-
500-400-300-300-300, top U 1350 $1000.
uschess.org
See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14
Schedule: Reg. Sun. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Rds.: 10-12:30-2:45 Sun, then
merge with 3-Day schedule. Byes: Open sect. 1-5, others 1-6, rds. 4-6
must commit before rd. 2. Memb. req'd: MACA $12 adult, $6 jr. U18, add
$8 for optional Chess Horizons subscription, OSA. Mass. Blitz Cham-
pionship Sun. 5/29, Reg. ends 9:15 p.m., 5SS (dbl), 75% of EFs returned
as prizes, EF $10 if playing in main tnmt., else $15. MACA Annual
Meeting Mon. 5/30 at 9:00 a.m. HR: $89-$89, reserve by 5/18 and
mention chess tnmt. Ent: payable to MACA and mail to Robert Messen-
ger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua, NH 03062 or enter online (PayPal) at
www.MassChess.org. Info: send email to info@masschess.org or phone
603-891-2484. NS, NC, W, FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 40
May 28-30 or 29-30, Washington
Washington Open
6SS, 30/90, SD/1 (2-Day Option, Rds. 1-3, G/60), $7,500 Guaranteed. Free
entry for GMs, IMs, WGMs. Holiday Inn Seattle at Renton, One South
Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. HR: $84-84-84-84. 425-226-7700.
www.nwchess.com for registration link & group code. 4 Sections, OPEN,
FIDE Rated, $900-550-350-250-200 (U2150: $350-250-150-100), PREMIER
(U2000), $350-300-250-200-150 (U1850: $200-150-100-100), RESERVE
(U1700), $300-250-200-175-100 (U1550: $150-125-100-100), BOOSTER
(U1400), (note correction) $250-150-130-100-70 (U1100: $120-80,
Unrated: $120-80). Unrated players may only win 1st-5th in OPEN or
Unrated prize in BOOSTER. Foreign ratings used for players with no USCF
rating. EF if postmarked or online by 04/30: OPEN $85, PREMIER $75,
RESERVE $65, BOOSTER $55. If postmarked or online by 05/21: OPEN
$95, PREMIER $85, RESERVE $75, BOOSTER $65. At site: OPEN $105, PRE-
MIER $95, RESERVE $85, BOOSTER $75. Special Medal Only EF: $30
Juniors U21. 3-Day Schedule: Registration Sat (05/28) 8-9:30am. Rds.:
Sat 10am & 5pm, Sun 10am & 5:30pm, Mon 9:00am & 3pm. 2-Day
Schedule: Registration Sun (05/29) 8-9am. Rds.: Sat 9:30am, 12pm,
2:30pm then merges with 3-Day Schedule. Bye: limit 2, request before
end of Rd. 2. Memb. Req'd: $25 ($17 juniors). OSA. ENT: Checks payable
to Washington Chess Federation. Mail to: Dan Mathews, (address cor-
rected) 2700 NW Pine Cone Dr. #402, Issaquah, WA 98027-8677. Enter
online: www.nwchess.com/OnlineRegistration. Info: dthmathews@
aol.com, (425) 218-7529. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced)
May 29, New York
New Yorker Open Blitz Championship (QC)!
5-SS, G/5 (5 double rounds, 10 games total). Chess Center at the New
Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, NYC
(see New Yorker Open, 5/27-30). EF at site only: $40, $20 if rated Under
1800, GMs free ($25 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewin-
ners free. $$1,000 b/40 paid entries (U1800 count 1/2), top 3 Gtd: $$
300-200-100, Top U2400/unr $150, U2200 $130, U2000 $120. Byes OK
rds. 1-2 (1 bye for U2000). CCA ratings may be used. Reg.: 7-10 pm. Rds.:
10:15-11-11:30-12-12:30. Quick-rated (will not affect regular ratings) but
prizes, pairings based on higher of Regular or Quick rating.
U1200: $4000-2000-1000-700-600-
500-400-300-300-300, top U1000 $800.
Ratings: FIDE used for Open, May
official USCF for others. Unofficial web
ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.
Prize limits: 1) If under 26 lifetime
games as of 5/11 list, limit $1500 U1200,
$2500 U1500. 2) If official rating was
30/more points over section max on any
list 5/10-4/11, limit $1500. 3) Unr (0-3
games) limit $300 U1200, 600 U1500,
$1000 U1700, 1500 U1900, 2000 U2100.
Entry fee: 5-day (Open only) $220, 4-
day $219, 3-day $218, 2-day $217 mailed
by 5/18, $250 at site. No checks at site,
credit cards OK.
Online entry fee at chesstour.com:
$223 by 5/23, $250 until 2 hrs before rd 1.
Phoned entry fee (406-896-2038, no
questions): $225 by 5/23.
All $100 less to under 900, unrated, or
senior age 65/over (limit one reduction per
player). GMs, foreign IMs/WGMs free,
$150 from prize. Re-entry (no Open) $100.
Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced)
June 2, New York
10 Grand Prix Points Tonight!
4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 West 10 St., bet. 5-6
Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club membs $25, GMs free ($20 from
prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$560 b/32
paid entries (may be limited to 1st 36 to enter), top 2 Gtd: $$ 200-110-
50, Top U2200/unr $105, U2000 $95. Limit 2 byes (1 bye for U2000),
commit by 8:15. Reentry $15. CCA ratings may be used. Class pairings
OK rd. 4. Reg ends 10 min before game. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm.
Phone entry often impossible!
Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced)
June 3-5, New York
5th Annual Mayor's Cup Class Championships 2011
Hosted by The Buffalo State College Student Affairs Department in con-
junction withThe Archangel 8 Chess Academy. 7SS, G/120, Buffalo State
College, Campbell Student Union, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222.
Buffalo Chess -The Gateway to International Chess! FIDE rated. EF: $150
after May 15th, 2011. International Masters, FIDE Masters and Grand-
masters Free if reg. by May 1, 2011. Cash only and no checks onsite.
$$70% Rtd: $1000-500-350. U1800 - $300 & $150. WNY residents can
only win the Title; 2011 Mayor's Cup Grandmaster Champion. Female
Grandmasters strongly encouraged to register. Reg.: 11am until Noon.
$120 advance entry by May 15th, 2011. Rds.: Friday at 1pm and 6pm, Sat.
at 9am, 1:30pm and 6pm, Sun. at 9:30am and 2:30pm. One half point Bye
available if requested at the door. ENT: The Archangel 8 Chess Academy,
60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo, NY 14221 None arcangel8chess@yahoo.com.
INFO: Mc Duffie, Chess Ambassador. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School
JGP.
A Heritage Event!
Grand Prix Points: 40
June 3-5 or 4-5, Ohio
53rd GEM CITY OPEN
Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402. 5 Rounds, SS. Time
Controls: 3 day option - G/2h30m, td/5. 2 day option Rds 1 & 2 G/75,
td/5 then merge in R3 with 3 day option. $$5,000 Gtd. 4 sections: OPEN:
$1000-$550-$350-$250, FIDE Rated. U2000: $500-$300-$150, U1700:
$500-$300-$150, U1400: $500-$300-$150. Unrated prizes limited to
1/3rd except in the OPEN w/bal to next player(s). EF: 3-day $67, 2-day
$65 if mailed or registered online by 5/27, then $77 at site 2 or 3 day.
Free to GM or IM. No cks at site, MC/Visa ok. DCC Mbrs $5 discount. Reg
Fri 6pm - 7:30pm. 3-day schedule: Rds Fri 8pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-
3:15pm. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat 9am-10:30am, rds Sat 11-2:30, then
join 3 day schedule. Sunday DCC Opens 8 a.m. Byes: two ok - must com-
mit by round 2. Hotel: Crown Plaza $94 for more details see
www.daytonchessclub.com. Mail Entries to: Dayton Chess Club, 18
West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 20
June 4, Connecticut
ICA membership ($15, scholastic $10)
required for rated IL residents. Online at
chesstour.com with entry, both $4 less.
Special 1 year USCF dues with entry: see
Tournament Life. USCF memb. required.
5-day schedule (Open only): entries end
Thu 6 pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 &
6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30.
4-day schedule: entries end Fri 6, rds Fri
7, Sat/Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30.
3-day: entries end Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11,
2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30.
2-day: entries end Sun 9 am, rds Sun 10,
12, 2, 3:45 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30.
-pt byes OK all, limit 4 (2 last 4 rds).
Open must commit before rd 2, others rd 4.
Hotel rates: 1-4 in room $99, 800-937-
8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 5/13.
All: Bring set, board, clock if possible-
none supplied. $15 charge for refunds.
Entry: Continental Chess, Box 249,
Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Optional entry
form faces inside back cover. JGP.
Chess Life May 2011 53
 Tournament Life
Fairfield County Masters & Class Championships
Chess Club of Fairfield County Chess Club of Fairfield County, 710 West
Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850. In 2 Sections, Masters: 5SS, G/30, Open to Min-
imum 2200 rating. $$GTD: $500-300-200. Class Championships: 5SS,
G/30, Open to 2199 & under. Open to Maximum 2199 rating. $$GTD: $400-
200-100.Top U2000, U1800, U1600 - $100 Each. ALL: EF: $40 in advance
online by Fri 8pm 6/3 or postmarked by Tue 5/31. $50 late on-site. CCFC
members $30 advance / $40 late. Grandmasters and International Mas-
ters free. Reg.: 10:00 - 10:30am. Rds.: 11:00, 12:15, 2:30, 3:45, 5:00.
Half-point byes available for rounds 1 & 2. Must commit before round 1.
Max. 2 byes. ENT: Chess Club of Fairfield County LLC., 710 West Ave., Nor-
walk, CT 06850 www.fairfieldcountychess.com/. INFO: Melvin Patrick
203-644-3037, mpatrick@fairfieldcountychess.com.
Grand Prix Points: 10
June 4, North Carolina
Porter Evette Memorial
4SS, G/70. Orchard Lake Campground, Saluda, NC. Porter: $$GTD:
$150-100-100-100-50. U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000 $50 each, EF:
$23. Evette (U1000): Plaque to first, EF: $8. ALL: Unrateds free, non-
campers pay $7 day-use fee. ENT: Calanda Chess, c/o Klaus Pohl, 9
Bridgeton Ct., Greenville, SC 29615 kapohl@juno.com www.ioa.
com/~hyde/porter11.pdf. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 6
June 4, Tennessee
Rea Hayes Open Chess Tournament
4SS, G/60. Bethel Bible Village, 3001 Hamill Rd., Chattanooga,TN 37342.
$1,100 Unconditionally Guaranteed. Open: $200-150-100, top A $100,
U1800 $100, U1600 $75. EF: $25/30 at site. Reserve: $150-100, top E
$50, U1000 $50, Unr. $50. EF: $20/25 at site. Rds.: 9:00, 11:15, 2:15, 4:30
Eastern. Ent/Info: Go to www.chattanoogachess.org or contact Mal-
colm Estrada, P. O. Box 1102, Chattanooga, TN 37401, 423-280-9526.
Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced)
June 5, New Jersey
Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Summer 2011 Open Championship
Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open To
All Ages With Rating >1400 4SS G/60 U. S. Chess Federation Member-
ship Required, Prize Fund ($$ b/40): 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2200,
U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100. Best Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over
65 Years Old $75. Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70 %. Reg Ends
at 9 AM. Only one requested 1/2-point bye allowed, if requested before
the start of round two. EF: Adv (pmk. By Jun 1st) $40, AT Site $45. GMs
Free Entry. INFO: 201 287 0250 or 201 833 1741, Email: Diana@icanj.net
(Web Site Entries: www.icanj.net). Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM,
4:30 PM. ENT: Make EF and/or USCF Membership checks payable to:
International Chess Academy Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury
Lane, New Milford, NJ 07646. NS. NC. W.
Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced)
June 9, Nevada
2011 National Open Blitz (QC)
54 Chess Life May 2011
6 D-SS (12 games), G/5. South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, 9777 Las
Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89183. $$G 2,500. 2 Sections: Open
500-250-150. U2400, U2200, 2000 75-150 each. Amateur (under 1800)
300-150-100, U1600, U1400, U1100 150-75 each. There must be 3 play-
ers eligible for each prize to be awarded. EF: $40 by 6/8, $50 on site.
REG.: 5-6 p.m. Round 1 at 7 p.m. Higher of regular or quick rating
used. HR: $55 single or double ($95 Friday and Saturday nights). 1-866-
791-7626 or (702) 796-7111. ENT: National Open, PO Box 90925,
Henderson, NV 89009-0125, on line at www.VegasChessFestival.com
or by fax at (702) 933-9112. NS. NC. W.
Grand Prix Points: 60 (enhanced)
June 9, Nevada
2011 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC)
See Nationals.
Grand Prix Points: 20
June 10-12, Florida
Sunshine Summer Open and Scholastic
5SS, G/120, (Sat. Rd. 1 & Scholastic G/60). Sonesta Hotel Orlando
Downtown, 60 South Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando, FL 32804. $$7,000 b/130
(Scholastic=1/2 entry). 70% GUARANTEED! 4 Sect: Open: $1000-500-
300, U2210 & U2010 $300,200 ea. U1910: $700-300-150, U1710 $300,
200. U1510: $700-300-150, U1310 $300, 200. Scholastic U1310: 300,
200, 100; U1110 150; U910 150 Unrs limited to $100 unless Place Prize
in Open. Rated players can "play up" if rating is within 60 points of top
of their section, EF: 3-day $75, 2-day $74. Scholastic U1310: EF: $35.
EF: $80, ($45 for Scholastic), after May 31st. Scholastic: Trophy to top
in each age "7 & under" thru 14 with at least 2 players. Scholastic (Sat
& Sun only). Reg.: ends 1/2 hr. before 1st Rd. Rd. 1: 8pm Fri (or 10am
Sat). Re-entry $40. Rds. 2-5: Sat. 1 & 6, Sun. 9 & 2. 1/2 pt. byes(max 2)
if req'd before rd. 2. HR: $79 (407) 425-4455; (Mention "Chess"). Reserve
by May 20. Hot Breakfast Buffet at $5/person/day with room at checkin.
Complimentary parking, Fitness Center, and Internet with sleeping
rooms. Other covered Day parking is available at $5 per day. Ent: CFCC,
c/o Harvey Lerman, 921 N.Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751. Or online
2011sunshine.eventbrite.com by 6/8; Info: 407-629-6946 or www.central
flchess.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.
A Heritage Event!
An American Classic!
Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced)
June 10-12 or 11-12, Nevada
2011 National Open
See Nationals.
Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced)
June 11, New Hampshire
Seacoast Open
Holiday Inn Portsmouth, 300 Woodbury Ave., Portsmouth, NH 03867. In
3 Sections, Open: 4SS, GAME/65, $$GTD: $250-150. U2300 $100. U1900:
4SS, GAME/65, Open to 1899 & under. $$GTD: $200. U1550 $100.
U1250: 4SS, GAME/65, Open to 1249 & under. $$GTD: $100. ALL: EF: $28
in advance, $33 at site. Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Advance entries must be post-
marked by 6/4/2011. Rds.: 10:00-1:00-3:30-6:00. One half point bye
available rounds 1-3. Adult unrated may not enter U1250. ENT: Alex
Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea
relyea@operamail.com. www.relyeachess.com. NS. W. Chess Magnet
School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 20 (enhanced)
June 11, New Jersey
2011 South Jersey Open
4 SS, G/60, t/d5. $2,000 (based on 60 paid entrants in the top 3 sections).
75% minimum of each prize guaranteed. The Holiday Inn 2175 Rt. 70,
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Top South Jersey Player to be named South Jer-
sey Champion and receive a 1 year lease on the Hoffman Trophy. 4
Sections, Open: $500-300-200, top U2050 $150. U1800: $200-100-50, top
U1650 $75. U1500: $200-100-50, top U1350 $75. U1200 (G/45, t/d5
Scholastic):Trophies, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, medals to top three 1st-3rd graders.
ALL: $50 ATKM Gift Certificate for the BIGGEST UPSET in each section.
TD reserves the right to place unr. players at his discretion and/or limit
an unr. player's prize to $75. Unr. Players are NOT eligible for upset prizes.
EF: Top 3 sections: $49 via mail by 6/1/2011, $52 online by 6/8/2011,
$59 cash onsite. U1200 (Scholastic): $20 via mail by 6/1/2011, $21
online by 6/8/2011, $30 cash onsite. GMs/IMs/WIMs/WGMs free; $49
from prize. Reg.: 8:30 - 9:30 AM. Rds.: 10am, then ASAP. Lunch break
after rd. 2. BYES:Two 1/2 pt. byes allowed (rounds 1-3) if requested with
EF. ENT: Online at www.ATKMchessSets.com/sjopen or at All the King's
Men Chess Center, 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071, 856-582-8222.
INFO: cs@ATKMchessSets.com. DIR: 3 miles off 295 exit 34. Hotel Ph
#: 856-6635300. Must bring your own equipment! Register by June 1st
and be entered to win a $50 set of Grandmaster Series wooden chess-
men courtesy of ATKM and the House of Staunton.
Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced)
June 12, New York
Schenectady Open
4SS, G/40. Studio of Bridge & Games, 1639 Eastern Pkwy., Schenectady,
NY 12309. $$1000 guaranteed prizes and trophies. In 3 sections.
Open Section: $200-100-50, top U2100$80-40, U1900/Unr $70-30.
Under 1700 Section: $120-60-30, top U1500 $70-30, U1300 $60-30, no
unrated may win over $80. Under 1100 Section: 1st prize $30, trophies
to first 3, topU900, U700, Unrated. Open or U1700 EF: $33 online at chess-
tour.com by 6/9 or mailed by6/6, $40 at site. U1100 EF: $13 online at
chesstour.com by 6/9 or mailed by 6/6, $20 at site. All: Unofficial
uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year
USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: Online at chesstour.com,
Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic$15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site,
Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. No checks at site, credit cards
OK. Late reg. at site 9-9:30 am, rds. 10, 12, 2, 4. One half point bye avail-
able, must commit before rd 2. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249,
Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds.
Grand Prix Points: 80
June 17-19 or 18-19, Georgia
uschess.org

2011 Castlechess Grand Prix
5-SS, G/120 (2 day schedule, rd 1 G/90). Cox Hall, Emory University, 569
Asbury Cir., Atlanta, GA 30322. $8,675 G! Six sections: Premier (over
1999): $1,500-1000-500; U2400/Unr: $700-400; U2200: $600-375; Class
A: $550-325; Class B: $500-$300; Class C: $450-275; Class D: $400-
250; U1200: $350-200; U1000: Trophy. Non-campers may play one
section above current rating. Campers may play one section above life-
time peak rating. All players are eligible for all prizes in the section in
which they play. EF: $69 if received by 6/16. $79 later or at site. Free to
GM, IM or USCF 2400. Unrated Players: $50; no discount to Unrated in
Premier Section. Unrated may enter any section, except need TD's OK to
enter Premier Section. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $ 200
in D, $250 in C, $300 in B or $350 in A. Balance of any limited prize goes
to next player(s) in line. 3 day schedule: Reg.: 6:30-7:30 pm on 6/17.
Rds.: 8; 1:30-6:30; 9-1:30. 2 day schedule: Reg.: 8:30-9:30 am on
6/18. Rd 1 at 10 am, then merges with 3 day schedule. HR: University
Inn, 404-634-7327. Half point bye any round. Limit 2. Must commit before
starting play. No changes. Ent: 5025 Antebellum Drive, Stone Mtn., GA
30087. Make check payable to: Castlechess, Inc. Info: Scott Parker,
770-939-5030 tournament@castlechess.org, on-line registration at
www.castlechess.org. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 10
June 17-19, North Carolina
The Statesville Open
5SS, 30/80, SD/60 (2-day Rd. 1 G/90). Ramada Inn (formerly Holiday Inn),
I-77 Exit 49-A, 1215 Garner Bagnal Blvd., Statesville, NC 28677. $$
2,700 b/o 70 paid entries, min. 70% gtd. In 3 Sections: OPEN: $400-250-
100, U2200, U2000 each $120-70. AMATEUR (Under 1800):
$300-200-100, U1600 $120-70. BOOSTER (Under 1400): $300-200-100,
U1200, U1000 each $90. Unrated only eligible to win place prizes. EF: $49
if received and paid by 6/11, $60 afterward or at site. 3-day schedule:
Reg. Fri 6:00-7:00pm, Rds. Fri 7:30pm, Sat 2:00 & 7:30, Sun 9:30 &
2:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. Sat 8:30-9:30am, Rds. Sat 10:00-2:00-7:30,
Sun 9:30 & 2:30. Re-entry available for $30, counts as a half-entry
toward prize fund. Double re-entry not allowed. NCCA membership ($5)
required for NC residents over age 18, other states OK. Byes: One half-
point bye available any round, must request before Round 2 starts, and
is irrevocable after Round 2 begins. ENT: Register online at
www.statesvillechess.com using PayPal or a major credit card; or by mail
to Mike Williams, 107 Grandview Dr., Statesville, NC 28677. Unable to
accept credit cards on site. INFO: statesville.chess@gmail.com. HR: $59
flat rate up to 4 in room, ask for Chess rate, 704-878-9691. Includes FREE
hot breakfast buffet. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced)
June 17-21, New York
4th NY International
A TOURNAMENT ORGANIZED BY THE WORLD FAMOUS MARSHALL
CHESS CLUB! $40,000 Projected-$25,000 Guaranteed! Sponsored by
The Marshall Chess Foundation and St. John's University. New, beauti-
fulTournament Site: St. John's University, Manhattan Campus (inTRIBECA):
16th annual PACIFIC COAST OPEN
July 14-17, 15-17 or 16-17, 2011 - $25,000 projected prizes, $20,000 minimum!
6 rounds at luxurious Renaissance Hotel, Agoura Hills CA, 12 miles from Malibu
6 round Swiss, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day
option, rds 1-3 G/45). Renaissance
Agoura Hills Hotel, 30100 Agoura Road,
Agoura Hills CA 91301 (US-101 to
Reyes Adobe Road exit), 26 miles west
of Burbank. Free parking.
Hotel rates: $87-87, 818-707-1220,
reserve by 6/30 or rate may increase.
Prizes $25,000 based on 230 paid
entries; min. guarantee $20,000 (80%
each prize). Re-entries & $90 off entries
count as one-third entries. In 7 sectons:
Open: $3000-1500-700-400, clear or
tiebreak win $100 bonus, top Under
2300/Unr $1600-800. FIDE rated, 150
GPP (enhanced).
Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300.
Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300.
Under 1700: $1800-900-500-300.
Under 1500: $1500-700-400-200.
Under 1200: $1200-600-300-200.
Under 900: $300-200-120-80,
trophies to top 7.
uschess.org
See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14
101 Murray St., New York, NY 10007. Entries: Marshall Chess Club, 23
W. 10th St., New York, NY 10011. 212-477-3716; www.marshallchess
club.org. Hotel information: Budget: St. John's University (on site of the
tournament); private room, shared bathroom: $70/single, $90 double. Con-
tact Marshall CC for reservations. Luxury: Millenium Hilton, 55 Church
Street (walking distance to tournament site): $179 single/dbl for 6/17-
6/19, $279 6/20. This beautiful 4 star/4 diamond hotel features an
indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, and state-of-the-art fitness studio.
Reservations: 1-888-273-0734, request NY International Chess Tourna-
ment rate. Reserve by May 31. Format: (all sections), 9-SS, 40/120, SD1
(section B) and C) 4 day schedule: Rds. 1-3 G/60. This Year in Three Sec-
tions: A) Championship Section: Open to all players rated 2200 or above
(USCF or FIDE) and special invitees. $$10,000 unconditionally guaran-
teed: $5000-2500-1500-1000 Plus special brilliancy prize. EF: $375 in
advance, $425 on site. Players with USCF ratings over 2200 with no FIDE
rating: $325 advance/$375 at site, Players with USCF ratings over 2200
and FIDE rating U2200: $275 in advance/$325 at site. USA players with
FIDE ratings over 2200: $225 in advance, $275 at site. USA IMs, USA
WGMs, and Foreign FIDE rated players: $175 in advance/$225 at site.
GMs, foreign IMs, and foreign WGMs $100, returned on completion of
tournament; no money deducted from prize fund. $25 less for Marshall
Chess Club Members. Reg.: Advance: must be received by 6/13. On Site:
One hour before round. Rds: 6/17-6/20: 12 & 7 pm, 6/21: 12PM. Byes:
Limit 2, must commit before round 3; limit 1 bye rounds 8-9. FIDE IM/GM
norms possible, must play all rounds. FIDE Rating used for pairings. B)
U2200: ($15,000 b/100 entries; min half each prize Gtd.): $4,000-2,000-
1,500-1,000-500-500-500,Top U2100 $1,000,Top U2000 $2,000-1,000,Top
U1900 $1,000. No players with FIDE rating over 2200. C) U1800: ($15,000
b/100 entries; min half each prize Gtd.): $4,000-2,000-1,500-1,000-500-
500-500, Top U1700 $1,000, Top U1600 $2,000-1,000, Top U1500 $1,000.
Both U2200&U1800: EF: $229 if received by 6/13 (mail check or online),
$249 if received after 6/13 or at site (credit only). MCC members $25 less.
Reentry (counts 1/2) $120. 2 schedules: 5-day: Rds: 6/17-6/20: 12 &
7 pm, 6/21: 12PM. 4-day (Rds. 1-3 G/60): Reg. ends Sat 9:30AM. Rds:
Sat 10AM, 12:30 & 3PM, merge with 5-day in rd. 4. Byes: Limit 3, com-
mit before rd.4. USCF June rating used, unofficial USCF rating used if
otherwise unrated. Foreign players: Usually 100 points added to FIDE or
foreign national ratings. No points added to CFC, PR, or Jamaica. Please
bring clocks, boards, and sets. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 10
June 19, New Jersey
Chess Mates 1st Anniversary Tournament Sunday G/45 Open
4-SS, Rds.: 12:30, 2:15, 4:00, 5:45pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531
Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $50, members $40. GM Free - $50
deducted from prizes. Guaranteed Prizes: 1st -$350, 2nd - $200. Top
U2400, U2200, U2000- $100. Limit 2 byes, commit by 2:00pm. Re-entry
$25, counts half, no re-entry after 2nd round. (732) 499-0118. www.chess
matesnj.com.
Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced)
June 21, New York
Unrated prize limits: U2100 $1000,
U1900 $800, U1700 $600, U1500 $400,
U1200 $200, U900 $100.
Top 6 sections entry fee: 4-day
$134, 3-day $133, 2-day $132 mailed by
7/6, all $135 online at chesstour.com by
7/10, $140 phoned by 7/10 (406-896-
2038, entry only, no questions), $150 at
site (no checks, credit cards OK).
Entry fee for all in Under 900 and
unrated in Under 1200: all $90 less.
Re-entry (except Open): $70.
Special 1 year USCF dues with
paper magazine if paid with entry.
Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30,
Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15.
Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult
$40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20.
Unofficial uschess.org ratings
usually used if otherwise unrated.
USCF membership required.
SCCF membership ($18, jrs $10)
required for rated So. Calif. residents.
Marshall Masters
4-SS, G/30. Third Tuesday of every month. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St.,
NYC. 212 477-3716. Open to players rated over 2100 (plus all players scor-
ing over 50% in any MCC Open or U2300 tournament since the prior
month's Masters). EF: $40, members $30, GM's free.Top three prizes guar-
anteed. $$G 250-150-100.Top U2400 andTop U2300 prizes. Special prize
for biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45PM. One bye
available (rd 1 or 4 only), request at entry.
Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced)
June 23, New York
24th Annual Thursday Night Action Championship!!
4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 W. 10 St., bet. 5-6th
Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716. $$1,500 Guaranteed Prizes!! 2 sections,
Open, $$ 500-250-140-100, U2400/unr. $160. Under 2200, $$ 150-100,
top U2000 $100, $100 prize limit to unr. Both, EF $40, Club membs. $30,
GMs free ($25 from prize. Limit 2 byes (commit by 8:15). Re-entry: $20,
counts half. CCA Ratings may be used. Reg. ends 15 min. before game.
Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 6/21. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45
pm. Phone entry often impossible!
Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced)
June 24-28, Pennsylvania
8th annual Philadelphia International
9SS, 40/2, SD/1. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, 17th & Race
Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Parking: $10/day chess rate with guest room
at Sheraton, $20/day chess rate without guest room, parking lot 1 block
from hotel may be much less than $20. $$G 10,000: $3000-1500-1000-
800-700-600-500-400, top FIDE under 2300 or unrated $1000-500.
Minimum prize $500 to foreign GMs who complete all games with no byes,
$250 to US GMs, foreign IMs & foreign WGMs who complete all games
with no byes. IM & GM norms possible; FIDE rated. EF: Free to GMs, for-
eign IMs, foreign WGMs. Foreign FIDE rated players or US IMs: $115
mailed by 6/16, $117 online by 6/21, $125 phoned by 6/21 (406-896-2038,
payment only, no questions), $150 at tmt. USA FIDE 2200/up rated play-
ers: $215 mailed by 6/16, $217 online by 6/21, $225 phoned by 6/21,
$250 at tmt. Others: $315 mailed by 6/16, $317 online by 6/21, $325
phoned by 6/21, $350 at tmt. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Spe-
cial 1 year USCF dues with magazine: see World Open. Schedule: Late
reg. ends Fri 10 am, rds Fri through Mon 11 & 6, Tue 11. Two half point
byes available (must commit before rd 2); norm not possible if taking bye.
HR: $97-97, 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. $15 service charge for refunds.
Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com. Advance entries posted
at chesstour.com. Invitations: GoAtChess.us (use @ instead of at).
Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced)
June 25-26 or 26, New York
Marshall June Grand Prix
4-SS, 30/90, SD/1. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF:
4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6:30
pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am
& 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm.
3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am,
rds Fri 12 noon & 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 6
pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm.
2-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 9 am,
rds Sat 10 am, 12:45 pm, 3:15 pm & 6
pm; Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm.
Half-point byes OK all (limit 2);
Open must commit before round 2,
other sections before round 4.
All: Bring sets, boards, clocks if
possible. Chess Magnet School Junior
Grand Prix Points available.
Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD
D657633 or reserve at chesstour.com.
Entry: Continental Chess, PO Box
249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577.
Optional entry form faces inside
back cover, or see entryblank.com. $15
service charge for refunds. Advance
entries posted at chesstour.com.
Chess Life May 2011 55
 Tournament Life

$50, members $30. $$625 Gtd: 275-150, U2200/unr. $105, U2000 $95.
Reg. ends 15 min. before round. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2-day, Rds 12:30-
5:30PM each day; 1-day, (Rds. 1-2 G/30) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30PM Sun;
both merge rd. 3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. FIDE. G/30
not FIDE ratable. Chess Magnet School JGP.
A Heritage Event!
A State Championship Event!
Grand Prix Points: 20
June 25-26, Oklahoma
66th Oklahoma Open State Championship
5SS, Rds 1-2 G/90, Rds 3-5 G/2. $1450 Guaranteed. La Quinta Inn OKC
Airport Hotel, 800 S. Meridian (I-40 at Meridian), Oklahoma City, 405-942-
0040. 3 Sections: Open G$$ 500-300-200; Reserve (U1800) G$$
200-150-100; Booster (U1400) $$ b/entries; Plaques & USCF recognized
State Championship titles for OK resident section winners. EF: $45 if rec'd
by 6/21, otherwise $50, OCA membership included, $10 less for under
age 20 additional siblings. Reg.: 8:30-9:30am Saturday, must enter
before Rd 2 pairings are prepared to be prize eligible. One 1/2 point bye
in Rds 1-4 only, accelerated pairings may be used. HR: $58.50 plus tax,
including breakfast buffet & airport shuttle; reserve by 6/11 for chess
rate; no outside food or drinks. OCA Annual Membership Meeting &
Election Sunday 8am; Voting Eligibility: Must be 16, Oklahoma resident
and either OCA member 10 business days prior to 6/25 or play in Okla-
homa Open by 2nd round. Contact: Chuck Unruh, PO Box 340, Collinsville,
OK 74021, 918-371-2978 or 800-460-2794, chunruh@aol.com. More
info: www.ochess.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 6
June 25-26, Tennessee
John Hurt Memorial 8
4 sections: G/120 (2 days, 5 rds), G/60 (Sat., 4rds), U1200 (2 Sat. ses-
sions, G/30, 4SS). Rounds (G/60): 9-12-1-3, (U1200, 2 sessions G/30):
9am and 1:30pm. EF for G/60 and U1200 $10 each session. Prizes for
G/60 and U1200: Trophies to top 3 and chess medals to next 10. G/120:
EF $25 ($20 MCC and GMCC members). Guaranteed Prizes: $200-
$100-$50, U1600: $100. Rounds: 9-2-7, 9-2. Registration 6/25:
7:30-8:30am. Site: Greater Memphis Chess Center, 5796 Shelby Oaks Dr.,
Suite 11, Memphis,TN 38134. Entries: Memphis Chess Club Inc., PO Box
17864, Memphis, TN 38187-0864. www.memphischess.com, gpylant@
gmail.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
A Heritage Event!
An American Classic!
GM Sam Palatnik; free GM lectures 9 am 7/2 & 7/3. In 7 sections, each
with place prizes and class prizes; a player who wins both a place prize
and a class prize receives the larger prize. Open: $25000-12000-6000-
3000-1500-1200-1000-800-600-500, clear winner bonus $400, top FIDE
U2500 $2000-1000. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 11:30
pm 7/4 for title & bonus prize. GM & IM norms possible. FIDE rated. Under
2400/Unr: $18000-9000-5000-2500-1300-1000-900-800-600-500, top
U2300/Unr $2000-1000. IM norms may be possible. FIDE rated. Under
2200/Unr: $18000-9000-5000-2500-1300-1200-1000-800-600-500, top
U2100 (no unr) $2000-1000, no unrated may win over $3000. FIDE rated.
Under 2000/Unr: $18000-9000-5000-2500-1300-1000-900-800-600-500,
top U1900 (no unr) $2000-1000, no unrated may win over $2000. Under
1800/Unr: $18000-9000-5000-2500-1300-1000-900-800-600-500, top
U1700 (no unr) $2000-1000, no unrated may win over $1500. Under
1600/Unr: $15000-7000-4000-2000-1200-1000-900-800-600-500, top
1400-1499 (no unr) $2000-1000, top U1400 (no unr) $2000-1000, no
unrated may win over $1000. 1400-1499 and U1400 are not separate sec-
tions; these players also compete for U1600 place prizes and if winning
more than one prize, receive largest. Under 1300/Unr: $12000-6000-
3000-1500-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top U1100 (no unr) $2000-1000,
top U900 (no unr) $1000-500, no unrated may win over $500. U1100 and
U900 are not separate sections; these players also compete for U1300
place prizes and if winning more than one prize, receive largest. Sen-
ior prizes: Open to rated seniors age 65/over, based only on score
(section doesn't matter): $1800-1200-600-400. Prize limits: 1) Players
with under 26 games played as of 7/11 list may not win over $2000 in
U1300 or $4000 in U1600. Games rated too late for 7/11 list not counted.
2) Players with official rating more than 30 points over section maximum
any month 7/10-6/11 have a prize limit of $2000. 3) See unrated limits
above. 4) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. EF,
if mailed by 2/15: 7-day $307, 5-day $305, 4-day $304, 3-day $303.
Mailed by 5/16: 7-day $317, 5-day $315, 4-day $314, 3-day $313.
Mailed by 6/17: 7-day $327, 5-day $325, 4-day $324, 3-day $323. At site:
All $350; no checks, credit cards OK. Online entry at chesstour.com: $310
by 2/15, $320 by 5/16, $330 by 6/23, $350 after 6/23 until 2 hours before
rd 1. Phone entry at 406-896-2038: $325 by 5/16, $335 by 6/23 (entry
only, no questions). No phone entries after 6/23. GMs free; $200 EF
deducted from prize. WGMs $100; $150 EF deducted from prize. EF
$100 less to rated seniors age 65/over. EF $100 less to players rated
under 1000 in U1300 Section. EF $100 less to unrated in Under 1600 Sec-
tion. EF $200 less to unrated in Under 1300 Section. No checks at site;
credit cards OK. Re-entry: $160, no re-entry from Open to Open. $20
ONLY win Unrated prize. EF: $64 ($4 off to ICA membs w/membership
copy) if by 6/17, $73 with credit card until 6/25, $80 at site; $30 off to
unrated. ReEntry $50. ALL SECTIONS: Biggest upset on 7/02/11 $100,
Biggest upset on 7/03 $50. FREE RAFFLE for BREWERS-CUBS TICK-
ETS (game night of 9/20). Half point bye available any round (2 Max) with
entry. Credit card entry at: http://allamericaschess.eventbrite.com.
FREE COFFEE on Sunday. Reg: 1-1:45pm, Rounds 2:15-7:15, 9:45-2:15-
7. Info: (630) 834-2477 M-W evenings, or e-mail allamericaschess@
gmail.com. ENT: Lawrence Cohen, P.O. Box 6632 Villa Park, IL 60181. NS,
NC, W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
A Heritage Event!
Grand Prix Points: 30
July 2-4 or 3-4, California, Southern
51st Annual Pacific Southwest Open
6-SS, 40/2, Sd/1 (2-day schedule rds 1-3 G/1, then merges). LAX Hilton,
5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. $8,000 b/100, 50% of each
prize guaranteed. 2 sections: Open, $1400-700-400-300-200, U2200
600-300-150, U2000 600-300-150. Amateur, open to U1800/Unr, 600-300-
150, U1600 500-250-150, U1400 400-250, U1200 150, Unr 150. Unr may
win Unrated prize only. All, EF $69 if rec'd by 7/1, $79 at site. SCCF memb.
req'd ($18, jrs. U18 $10, includes Rank & File magazine), OSA. Reg.: 3-
day 9-10 am 7/2, 2-day 8:30-9:30 am 7/3. Rds.: 3-day: 10:30-5 Sat-Sun,
10-4:30 Mon. 2-day: 10-12:14-2:30 Sun., then merges. Ent: SCCF, PO Box
205, Monterey Park, CA 91754, online at www.scchess.com. HR: $89 (310)
410-4000, mention chess. Parking: $8/day. Inf: (626) 282-7412 or ran-
dallhough@yahoo.com. NS, W, F. State Championship Qualifier. Chess
Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 20 (enhanced)
July 3, Pennsylvania
World Open 10-Minute Championship (QC)
5SS, G/10 + 2 seconds delay, Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel
(see World Open). $2000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. Open Sec-
tion: $400-200-100, top U2300/Unr $220, U2100/Unr $200. Under 1900
Section: $280-140-70, top U1700 $160, U1500 $130, U1300 $100, no
unrated may win over $150. Entry fee: $40, at site only, no checks. Reg.:
7-10 pm, rounds 10:15 pm, 11 pm, 11:35 pm, 12:10 am, 12:45 am. 1 half
point bye available, must commit before rd 2. Quick-rated (will not affect
regular ratings), but higher of regular or quick used for pairings &
prizes.
Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced)
July 4, Pennsylvania

Grand Prix Points: 300 (enhanced)

June 28-Jul. 4, June 30-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4, Pennsylvania
39th Annual World Open
9SS, 40/2, SD/1 (4-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, 3-day option, rds 1-5
G/45), Open Section plays 5-day June 30-July 4 or 7-day June 28-July
4 only. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, 17th & Race Streets,
Philadelphia, PA 19103. Parking $10/day chess rate with guest room at
Sheraton, $20/day chess rate without guest room, parking lot 1 block from
hotel may be much less than $20. For shuttle info from Philadelphia Air-
port, call 800-559-2040 or 215-616-5370. Prizes $300,000 based on 1300
paid entries ($100 off entries count as 70% entries, re-entries, GMs,
WGMs as 50% entries, $200 off entries as 40% entries), $225,000 min-
imum (75% of each prize) guaranteed. Free analysis of your games by
USCF Membership Rates
fee for switching section after 6/29. Special 1 year USCF dues with
magazine if paid with entry: Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young
Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young
Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 5-day schedule:Thu 7 pm, Fri 11 am & 6 pm,
Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 11 am & 6 pm, Mon 10 am & 5 pm. 7-day sched-
ule: Tue-Thu each 7 pm, Fri-Sat each 6 pm, Sun 11 am & 6 pm, Mon 10
am & 5 pm. 4-day schedule: Fri 11, 2:30 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6,
Mon 10 & 5. 3-day schedule: Sat 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6 & 8:30, Sun 11 & 6,
Mon 10 & 5. All schedules merge & compete for same prizes. Half point
byes OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd
2, others before rd 5. Entries, re-entries close 1 hour before your first
game. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: $97-
97, 215-448-2000, ask for chess rate, may sell out about May 31, two night
minimum July 2-3. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD
#D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player
ratings: Usually 100 pts added to FIDE (except Open Section), 100 to FQE,
200 or more to most foreign, no pts added to CFC, Puerto Rico or
Jamaica. Some foreign ratings not accepted for U2000 or below. High-
est of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign
World Open Blitz Championship (QC)
5SS, G/5 (double round, 10 games). Sheraton Philadelphia City Center
Hotel (see World Open). $2500 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections: Open
Section: $500-300-200, top U2400 $220, U2200/Unr $200. Under 2000
Section: $300-150-80, top U1800 $180, U1600 $160, U1400 $130, U1200
$80, no unrated may win over $150. Entry fee: $40, at site only, no checks.
Reg.: 6-11 pm, rounds 11:15 pm, 12 midnight, 12:30 pm, 1 am, 1:30 am.
Bye: OK rd 1. Quick-rated (will not affect regular ratings); prizes based
on higher of regular or quick ratings.
Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced)
July 7, New York
10 Grand Prix Points Tonight!
4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 West 10 St, bet. 5-6 Ave,
NYC: 212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club membs $25, GMs free ($20 from
prize), may be limited to 1st 36 entries. $$ 560 Gtd: $$ 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. Rds.:
7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible. EFs $5 EXTRA

(U.S., CANADA, MEXICO)

Premium (P) and Regular (R) or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US player ratings: Official JULY rat- IF UNDER 10 MINUTES BEFORE GAME!

Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced)

ings used; FIDE ratings used for Open Section only. Unofficial uschess.org July 8-10 or 9-10, Florida
ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: 1) Players must
Type 1 yr 2yr 3yr submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. In round 4th Summer Solstice Open
3 or after, players with scores of 80% or over and their opponents may 5SS, G/120, (2-day Option Rd. 1 G/60). El Palacio Hotel & Conference Center,
Adult P $49 $85 $120 not use headphones, earphones, cellphones or go to a different floor of 4900 Powerline Rd., Ft. Lauderdale. $$5,400 b/170 paid entries. Open:
Adult P ** $42 $78 $113 the hotel without Director permission. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, $800/Trophy-500-300-250, U2300 $150. U2100: $500/Trophy-250-100. U1800:
Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496- $500/Trophy-250-100. U1500: $500/Trophy-250-100. U1200: $500/Trophy-250-
Adult R $41 $70 $98 9658. You may request "lowest possible section" if July rating unknown. 100. U1000:Trophies for 1st to 5th, Medals for all others. Unr. may enter Open,
Adult R ** $34 $63 $91 $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chess- U1200 or U1000 only. EF: $64 by July 5, $15 more later and on-site, GMs & IMs
tour.com. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Chess free ($64 deducted from prize). U1000 section $30 by July 5, $10 more later
Senior (65+) ** $36 $65 $93 Magnet School JGP. and on-site. Re-entry cash prize sections $35. Reg.: ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd.

Grand Prix Points: 10 (enhanced)

Young Adult P (U25)* $32 $59 $85 July 1, Pennsylvania Rds.: 3-Day 1st Rd. Fri. 7:30, 2-Day 1st Rd. Sat 10, Rds. 2-5 Sat. 1:15, 6:30,
Sun. 9:30, 2:30. 2 1/2 pt. byes, if reqd before rd. 2. HR: $69 by Cut-off Date,
Youth P (U16)* $27 $49 $70
World Open 7-Minute Championship (QC) 954-776-4880. Ent: Boca Raton Chess Club, 2385 Executive Ctr. Dr., Ste. 100,
Scholastic P (U13)* $23 $42 $60 Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel (see World Open). 5-SS, double Boca Raton, FL 33431. Online entry & addl info: www.bocachess.com, 561-
round (10 games), G/7 + 2 seconds delay. Prizes $1200 based on 40 479-0351. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP for G/120 rds.
Young Adult R (U25)* $24 $43 $61
entries,else in proportion except half each prize guaranteed. $300-200-
Grand Prix Points: 80 (enhanced)
Youth R (U16)* $20 $36 $51 July 8-10 or 9-10, Ohio
100, U2100 $160-80, U1800$130-70, U1500/Unr $110-50. EF: $40, at site
Scholastic R (U13)* $16 $28 $39 only, no checks. Reg. ends 8:45 pm, rds. 9 pm, 10pm, 10:50 pm, 11:40 2011 Columbus Open
Premium membership provides a printed copy
pm, 12:30 am. One pair of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before rd 5-SS, 30/90, SD/60 (2-day schedule, rd. 1 G/90), ALL PRIZES UNCON-

of Chess Life (monthly) or Chess Life for Kids

2. Quick rated (will not affect regular ratings), but higher of regular or DITIONALLY GUARANTEED. 3 sections: Open, open to all. G $1200, 800,
quick used for pairings & prizes.
(bimonthly) plus all other benefits of regular
500, 400, 300; U2100, $500, 250; U1900, $500, 250; Premier, open to

Grand Prix Points: 20

1699/below: $500, 250; U1500: $500, 250; Reserve, open to 1299/below:
membership. Regular membership provides
July 2-3, Illinois
$500, 250; All EF: $85 if rec'd by 7/2. $95 at site. Free to Sr. Mas-
online-only access to Chess Life and Chess
All American Double Class ter/above who complete their schedule. ($85 EF deducted from winnings.)

Life for Kids; TLA Bulletin will be mailed to

5-SS. T/L: 40/90, SD/30. Doubletree Hotel, 1900 Spring Rd., Oak Brook, 3-day schedule: Reg. Ends Fri. 6:30 p.m., Rds: Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m.,

adults bimonthly and to scholastic members

IL. $12,000 (b/250, top in each section Guaranteed), in 4 sections. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 9:30 a.m., 3 p.m. 2-day schedule: Reg. Ends Sat. 9:30

three times per year. Youth provides

M/X (1900 & up) 600-400-275, U2300 375-200, U2200 500-350-225, a.m. Rd 1 at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day schedule. Re-entry: $20.
U2100 325-250. FREE ENTRY for MASTERS. EF: $97 ($4 off to ICA Any player who loses Fri. night may re-enter for $20 and loss will not count
bimonthly Chess Life, Scholastic bimonthly
membs with copy of membership) if by 6/17/11, $104 with credit card in tournament standings! One 1/2-pt. Bye available in Rds 1-4 (request

Chess Life for Kids, others listed above

until 6/25, $110 at site. ReEntry (for all players including Masters) $80. required prior to Rd 1). Unrated players may play in any section. $25 upset

monthly Chess Life. See www.us chess.org

A/B (1500-1999) 550-350-250-175, U1900 325, U1800 400-275-150, prize each section. HOTELS: HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN CAPITAL

for other membership categories. Dues are not

U1700 260-190. EF: $86 ($4 off to ICA membs w/membership copy) if
by 6/17, $94 with credit card until 6/25, $100 at site. ReEntry $70. C/D
refundable and may be changed without
(1100-1599) 475-350-250-150, U1500 300, U1400 325-200-125, U1300
notice.
225-175. EF: $75 ($4 off to ICA membs with copy of membership) if by
SQUARE, 175 E. TOWN ST., COLUMBUS, 43215. (614)221-3281. ROOM
RATE: $99.00 plus tax (includes parking). Hotel remodeled, with expanded
playing space, skittles room, many amenities. Chess rate available
through June 13th (note: there is a large convention in Columbus this

*Ages at expiration **Purchased online only

6/17, $83 with credit card until 6/25, $90 at site. ReEntry $60. E/U weekend; rooms scarce.) Free parking: Bd. of Ed. lot between 5th and
(U1200 & unrated) 400-275-175-75, U1000 250-150-100, U800 200-125, 6th St., on Oak St., 5 min. walk from playing site. Alternative hotel: The
U700 160-90, Unrated 250-150. Unrated ONLY in E/U section & can German Village Inn, one mile from playing site, 920 S. High St., (614) 443-

56 Chess Life May 2011 uschess.org

 See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14

6506, $59.00 plus tax. ENT: C/O Lou Friscoe, 1645 Glenn Ave., Columbus,
OH 43212. Inquires: (614) 486-6856 or (614) 228-8111. Entry forms
available at our website: www.centralchessclub.com. Chess Mag-
net School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 6
July 9-10, South Carolina
South Carolina Class Championship
4-SS. Rd 1: G/90, Rds 2-4: 30/90 G/60. Hilton Garden Inn, 434 Columbiana
Dr., Columbia, SC 29212 (803)407-6640. HR: $89/night, book by 7/1. 6
Sections: Expert (2000+), A (1800-1999), B (1600-1799), C (1400-
1599), D (1200-1399), E (below 1200). Players may play up 1 section.
Sections will be combined if less than 6 players. Unrated may play in any
section but are limited to $100 in A, B, and C, and $50 in D and E. Prizes:
$1900 b/50. $280-$120 in Expert, $200-$100 all others, 75% gtd. Top SC
player in each section wins trophy. EF: $50 if recd by 7/6. $60 at door.
Discounts: 25% for out-of-state pre-registering w/friend (2 players
count as 1 1/2 entries). Unrated: $15 EF if playing D or E. Reg.: 8:30-
9:30, Rds.: Sat: 10, 2. Sun: 10, 4. Side Event: SC Blitz Champ, Prelim:
5-DSS, top four + ties play in RR final. EF: $15 for SC Class participants,
$25 for others. 75% of Entries returned as prizes. Rd. 1 starts Sat: 8:00
PM. Entries: SC Chess Association, 741 Dragoon Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC
29464. Email: klizzaus@gmail.com. SCCA membership reqd, OSA.
Chess Magnet School JGP.
trophies to top 7. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U2100
$1000, U1900 $800, U1700 $600, U1500 $400, U1200 $200, U900 $100;
balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: 4-day $134,
3-day $133, 2-day $132 mailed by 7/6, all $135 online at chesstour.com
by 7/10, $140 phoned by 7/10 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions),
$150 (no checks, credit cards OK) at tmt. No mailed credit card entries.
GMs free; $120 deducted from prize. EF for all in U900 and unrated
in U1200: all $90 less. SCCF membership ($18, jrs $10) required for
rated Southern CA residents. Re-entry $70; not available in Open Sec-
tion. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.
Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at
chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed,
phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 4-day
schedule: Reg Thu to 6:30 pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun
10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 &
6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds Sat 10, 12:45,
3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Under 900 schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds 10,
1:15, 4:30 each day. All schedules: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open
must commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 4. HR: $87-87, 818-
707-1220, request chess rate, reserve by 6/30 or rate may increase. Car
rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess,
PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds.
Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted
at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
500-300-200. Under 1000 (Under 1000/Unr): $250-125-75-50, trophies
to top Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Rated players may play up one
section. Unrated prize limit $100 U1000, $200 E, $300 D, $500 C, $700
B, $900 A. Top 7 sections EF: 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 7/7, all
$109 online at chesstour.com by 7/11, $115 phoned to 406-896-2038 by
7/11 (entry only, no questions), $130 at site. EF for all in Under 1000,
and unrated in Class A through E: $70 less. EF for rated seniors age
65/over in Class E or above: all $40 less. All: No mailed credit card entries.
No checks at site, credit cards OK. ICA memb. ($15, scholastic $10,
each $4 less with online entry) required for rated Illinois residents.
Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Spe-
cial 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online
at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed,
phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-
entry $50; not available in Master Section. GMs $80 from prize. 3-day
schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-
day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30.
Under 1000 schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun
10 & 1:30. Bye: all, Master must commit before rd 2, others before rd
3. HR: $99-99-99-99, 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 7/1 or rate
may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent:
Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service
charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance
entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Grand Prix Points: 150 (enhanced) Grand Prix Points: 150 (enhanced) Grand Prix Points: 80 (enhanced)
July 14-17, 15-17 or 16-17, California, Southern July 15-17 or 16-17, Illinois July 22-24 or 23-24, Connecticut

16th annual Pacific Coast Open
6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/45). Under 900 Section, July
16-17 only, G/70. Renaissance Agoura Hills Hotel, 30100 Agoura Road,
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (US-101 to Reyes Adobe Road exit). Adjacent to
the Santa Monica Mountains, 26 miles west of Burbank, 12 miles from
Malibu, 28 miles from Ventura. Free parking. Prizes $25,000 based on
230 paid entries (re-entries count half, $90 off entries one-third), mini-
mum $20,000 (80% each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $3000-
1500-700-400, clear or tiebreak win $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1600-
800. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-
500-300. Under 1700: $1800-900-500-300. Under 1500: $1500-700-400-
200. Under 1200: $1200-600-300-200. Under 900: $300-200-120-80,
4th annual Chicago Class
5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Under 1000 Section
plays July 16-17 only, G/75 with separate schedule. Westin Chicago
North Shore Hotel, 601North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090 (from
Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 to Lake Cook
Rd to US-45 south). Free parking. $25,000 guaranteed prize fund. In
8 sections; no unrated allowed in Master or Expert. Master (2200/up):
$2500-1200-600-400, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2400
$1000-500. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199):$1800-900-500-300. Class A
(1800-1999/Unr): $1800-900-500-300. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1800-
900-500-300. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1600-800-400-200. Class D
(1200-1399/Unr):$1400-700-400-200. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $1000-
16th Annual Bradley Open
5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Sheraton Hotel, 1 Bradley
Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, CT 06096 (I-91 Exit
40 to Rt 20). Free parking. $10,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 4 sections.
Open: $1200-600-400-300, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, U2300
$700400. FIDE. Under 2100: $800-400-300-200, topU1900 $500-300.
Under 1700: $700-400-300-200, top U1500 $450-250. Under 1300:
$600-300-200-100, top U1100 $200-100. Unrated may not win over
$200 in U1300 or $400 inU1700. EF: 3-day $88, 2-day $87 if check mailed
by 7/14, all $89 online at chesstour.com by7/20, $95 phoned to 406-896-
2038 by 7/20 (entry only, no questions), $100 at site. No mailed credit
card entries. EF for unrated in U1300: all $40 less. No checks at site,

GOLD AFFILIATES GOLD & SILVER

Cajun Chess
7230 Chadbourne Drive
New Orleans, LA 70126
504-208-9596
International Chess Academy (NJ)
28 Canterbury Lane
New Milford, NJ 07646
201-287-0250
Renaissance Knights
Chess Foundation
PO Box 1074
Northbrook, IL 60065
AFFILIATES
cajunchess@yahoo.com diana@icanj.net, www.icanj.net 773-844-0701 GOLD
Any affiliate that has submitted at least 50
www.cajunchess.com renknights@aol.com
Jersey Shore High School www.renaissanceknights.org
USCF memberships during the current or
Chess League
Chess Academy
previous calendar year, or is the recognized
PO Box 773, Lincroft, NJ 07738 San Diego Chess Club
5825 West Patterson Avenue
State Affiliate, is eligible to become a Gold
jbart1517@yahoo.com 2225 Sixth Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
San Diego, CA 92101
Affiliate. Gold Affiliates are honored in a
773-414-2967 New Jersey State Chess Federation 619-239-7166
special list in larger type in Tournament
chessteacher@comcast.net c/o Roger Inglis, 49-A Mara Rd.
www.thechessacademy.org chucnglo@aol.com

Life each month, giving the affiliate name,

Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034 http://sdchessclub.multiply.com
973-263-8696, rwij@njoychess.com
address, phone number, e-mail address,
Chess Club and Scholastic www.njscf.org Texas Tech University SPICE
and website. Gold Affiliation costs $350 per
Center of St. Louis Box 45080
4657 Maryland Avenue
year, and existing affiliates may substract $3
New York City Chess Inc Lubbock, TX 79409
St. Louis, MO 63108. c/o Russell Makofsky 806-742-7742
for each month remaining on their regular
314-361-CHESS 230 Thompson Street SPICE@ttu.edu, www.SPICE.ttu.edu
affiliation, or $20 for each month remaining
info@stlouischessclub.org New York, NY 10012

on their Silver Affiliation. As of August 6,

www.stlouischessclub.org 212-475-8130 Village Chess Shop of NYC
info@chessnyc.com c/o Michael Propper
Continental Chess www.chessnyc.com 230 Thompson Street 2007, by paying an annual payment of $500
Association New York, NY 10012
PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, North American Chess Association 212-475-9580 (instead of $350), Gold Affiliate status may
NY 12577. 4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113 info@chess-shop.com be obtained with no minimum requirement
845-496-9658 Skokie, IL 60077 www.chess-shop.com for memberships submitted.
chesstour@aol.com 888.80.Chess, sevan@nachess.org
www.chesstour.com www.nachess.org Western PA Youth Chess Club
Attn: Jerry Meyers SILVER
Any affiliate that has submitted at least 25
En Passant Chess Club PaperClip Pairings 4101 Windsor Street

USCF memberships during the current or

1301 North Shore Drive c/o J. Houghtaling Jr & Remy Ferrari Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-422-1770
previous calendar year, or is the recognized
San Benito, TX 78586 6005 Forest Blvd, Brownsville,
956-399-9724 TX 78526, 956-459-2421 catnipper99@yahoo.com
State Affiliate, is eligible to become a Silver
td_edg@sbcglobal.net jejrhoughtaling@bisd.us www.youthchess.net

Affiliate. These affiliates will be recognized

in a special list in Tournament Life each
month, giving the affiliate name, state, and
SILVER AFFILIATES choice of either phone number, e-mail
address, or website. Silver Affiliation costs
$150 per year, and existing affiliates may
Bay Area Chess (CA) Marshall Chess Club (NY) Orange Crush Chess Club (IN)

subtract $3 for each month remaining on

www.BayAreaChess.com www.marshallchessclub.org akakarpov@att.net

their regular affiliation. As of August 6, 2007,

Beverly Hills Chess Club (CA) Michigan Chess Association Sparta Chess Club (NJ)
www.bhchessclub.com www.michess.org www.spartachessclub.org
by paying an annual payment of $250.00
Indiana State Chess Association Oak View Chess Club (CA)
www.indianachess.org 714-848-4377 (instead of $150), Silver Affiliate status may
be obtained with no minimum requirement for
Long Island Chess Nuts (NY) Oklahoma Chess Foundation
516-739-3907 www.OKchess.org memberships submitted.

uschess.org Chess Life May 2011 57

 Tournament Life

credit cards OK. GMs free, $80 deducted from prize. Mailed EF $3 less
to CSCA or WMCA members. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section.
Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Spe-
cial 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online
at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed,
phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day
schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15.
2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10:30 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 &6, Sun 10
& 4:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd 2. HR: $87-87, 860-627-
5311; reserve by 7/8 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-
1600, AWD D657633, orreserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent:
Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service
charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658.
Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
9658, chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries
posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 15
July 30-31, Virginia
2nd Annual Fairfax Open
4-SS, 40/2, SD/1. Best Western Fairfax City, 3535 Chain Bridge Rd.,
Fairfax, VA 22030 (I-66, Exit 60 to VA 123 South, left at first light, hotel
on left). $$G 1800 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED in 3 sections.
Open: FIDE rated, 420-210-125, U2200 125, U2000 125. Reserve: Open
to U1900, 225-120, U1700 120. Booster: Open to U1400/UNR, 150-90,
U1200 90. EF: $48 by PayPal or check if rcvd by 7/25; $60 cash or check
at site. Reg.: 7/30 7:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-4, 9:30-4. One half-point bye avail-
able, must commit by beginning of rd 2. HR: $80, reserve at (703) 591-
5000, mention chess tournament. ENT: PayPal to info@fairfaxopen.com,
paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30,
Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40,
Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm,
rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat
10:30 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must com-
mit before rd 2. HR: $89-89, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400; reserve by 7/22
or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or
reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box
249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Ques-
tions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at
chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 100 (enhanced)
Aug. 5-7 or 6-7, Ohio
Cleveland Open

Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced)

July 29-31 or 30-31, Vermont
16th annual Green Mountain Open
5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), Stratton Mountain Resort,
Middle Ridge Rd (take Stratton Mountain Road from center of Bondville),
West Wardsboro, VT 05360. 35 minutes east from Manchester, VT or 55
minutes west from Brattleboro via Rt 30; under 2 hours from Albany, NY
or Springfield, MA. $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 2 sections. Open: $500-
300-200, top Under 2100 $320-160, Under 1900/Unr $300-150. Under
or checks payable and addressed to Brennan Price, 3545 Chain Bridge 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Sheraton Cleveland Air-
Rd., Suite 209 (NOT the hotel address), Fairfax, VA 22030-2708. Info: port Hotel, 5300 Riverside Dr. (inside Cleveland Airport; free shuttle),
info@fairfaxopen.com, www.fairfaxopen.com. Chess Magnet School Cleveland, OH 44135. Free parking, free airport shuttle. $16,000 guar-
JGP. anteed prize fund. In 6 sections. Open: $2000-1000-600-300, clear or
tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top Under 2200/Unr $1200-600. FIDE.
Grand Prix Points: 300
July 30-Aug. 7, Aug. 2-7 or 4-7, Florida
Under 2000: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200.
112th annual U.S. Open Under 1600: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1300: $1000-500-250-150.
See Nationals. Under 1000: $300-200-100, trophies to top U800, U600, Unr. Unrated
may not win over $100 in U1000, $200 U1300, $400 U1600, or $700 U1800.

Grand Prix Points: 60 (enhanced)

1700: $300-200-100, top Under 1500 $180-90, Under 1300 $130-70, no
unrated may win over $150. EF: 3-day $88, 2-day $87 if check mailed
by7/21, all $89 online at chesstour.com by 7/27, $95 phoned to 406-896-
2038 by 7/27 (entry only, no questions), $100 at site. $50 less to unrated
in U1700. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF
dues with paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult
$30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult
$40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50, not available in
Open. GMs free; $80 deducted from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends
Fri 6:30 pm, rds Fri 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 9 & 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg
ends Sat 10:30 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 9 & 3:15. Half point byes
OK all, must commit before rd 2; limit 1 bye towards class prizes. HR:
$79-79 plus10% resort fee, 1-800-STRATTON, 802-297-2500, reserve by
7/11 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD
#D657633, or reserve car online at chesstour.com. Unofficial
uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Ent: Continen-
tal Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-
Aug. 5-7 or 6-7, Connecticut
17th Annual Northeast Open
5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Sheraton Hotel (formerly
Holiday Inn Select), 700 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking.
$10,000 guaranteed prize fund. In 4 sections. Open: $1200-600-400-
300, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, U2250 $700-400. FIDE. Under
2050: $800-400-300-200, top U1850 $500-300. Under 1650: $700-400-
300-200, top U1450 $450-250. Under 1250: $600-300-200-100, top
U1050$200-100. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1250 or $400 in
U1650. EF: 3-day $88.50, 2-day $87.50 if check mailed by 7/28, all $89
online at chesstour.com by 8/3, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/3 (entry
only, no questions), $100 at site. No mailed credit card entries. EF for
unrated in U1250: all $40 less. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs
free, $80 deducted from prize. Mailed EF $3 less to CSCA members. Re-
entry $50; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings
usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with
Top 5 sections EF: 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 7/28, all $105 online
at chesstour.com by 8/2, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/2 (entry only,
no questions), $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site. No mailed
credit card entries. GMs free; $100 deducted from prize. EF for all in
U1000 or unrated in U1300: $70 less. EF for rated seniors age
65/over in U1300 or above: all $30 less. Special 1 year USCF dues with
paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30,
Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40,
Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Sec-
tion. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun
10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6,
Sun 10 & 4:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before
rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $80-80-80-80, 216-267-1500, request chess
rate, reserve by 7/21 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-
1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent:
Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service
charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658.

Membership Appreciation Program (MAP)

The MAP program continues in 2011. See details at main.uschess.org/go/MAP. Top standings will appear every two months in Chess Life.

Overall Affiliate Standings Adult Membership Standings

Name State Count Name State Count
PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 459 CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 179
BAY AREA CHESS CA 235 JERSEY SHORE HS CHESS LEAGUE NJ 70
CONTINENTAL CHESS ASSN NY 215 DALLAS CHESS CLUB TX 43
SCHOLASTIC CHESS OF INDIANA IN 158 PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 42
LONG ISLAND CHESS NUTS NY 141 CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CTR MO 40
MAINE ASSOC OF CHESS COACHES ME 122 MARSHALL CHESS CLUB NY 33
RIDERWOOD CHESS CLUB MD 119 MAINE ASSOC OF CHESS COACHES ME 32
DALLAS CHESS CLUB TX 114 GATEWAY CHESS LEAGUE MO 32
GATEWAY CHESS LEAGUE MO 108 SCHOLASTIC CHESS OF INDIANA IN 30
TRI-STATE CHESS NY 101 LOS ANGELES CHESS CLUB CA 26
Small State Affiliate Standings Scholastic and Youth Membership Standings
Name State Count Name State Count
MAINE ASSOC OF CHESS COACHES ME 122 PAPERCLIP PAIRINGS TX 417
METRO CHESS DC 58 BAY AREA CHESS CA 212
SIOUX EMPIRE CHESS FOUNDATION SD 44 LONG ISLAND CHESS NUTS NY 129
MESA CHESS CLUB NM 20 SCHOLASTIC CHESS OF INDIANA IN 128
OMAHA CHESS COMMUNITY NE 18 RIDERWOOD CHESS CLUB MD 107
ST MARYS PARISH SCHOOL CC ME 15 TRI-STATE CHESS NY 99
WELLS MEMORIAL SCHOOL NH 12 MAINE ASSOC OF CHESS COACHES ME 90
NEW MEXICO SCHOL CHESS ORG NM 12 WESTERN PA YOUTH CHESS CLUB PA 85
AIRLINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL ME 11 SILVER KNIGHTS PA 80
WEST VIRGINIA SCHL CHESS ASN WV 9 GATEWAY CHESS LEAGUE MO 76
State Chapter Affiliate Standings Member Standings
Name State Count Name State Count
MICHIGAN CHESS ASSOCIATION MI 304 STALLINGS, JAY S CA 25
PENNSYLVANIA ST CHESS FED PA 160 DOCKERY, JOHN T FL 24
NEW JERSEY ST CHESS FED NJ 56 SYGIEL, CHET KY 24
KENTUCKY CHESS ASSOCIATION KY 49 RYAN, BEN J NE 17
MARYLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION MD 43 CAMPBELL, TIM V MO 16
TENNESSEE CHESS ASSOCIATION TN 30 MCDONALD, THOMAS D TX 15
MASSACHUSETTS CHESS ASSOC MA 28 BERRY, FRANK K OK 13
RHODE ISLAND CHESS ASSOCIATION RI 24 LARSON, GERALD A AL 10
VIRGINIA CHESS FEDERATION VA 21 DELAPAZ, FELICIANO TX 8
MINNESOTA ST CHESS ASSN MN 20 ELLIOTT, CAROL MAXHEIMER IA 8

PCT Gain Standings

State Dec09 Mar11 PCT State Dec09 Mar11 PCT State Dec09 Mar11 PCT State Dec09 Mar11 PCT
RI 247 303 22.7 DC 191 214 12.0 DE 177 195 10.2 TN 1530 1652 8.0
ME 439 521 18.7 NE 295 328 11.2 WV 278 305 9.7
ID 169 193 14.2 VT 207 230 11.1 IN 1386 1506 8.7

58 Chess Life May 2011 uschess.org

 See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14

Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
A Heritage Event!
Grand Prix Points: 120 (enhanced)
Aug. 11-14, 12-14 or 13-14, Massachusetts
41st annual Continental Open
6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/50). Host Hotel at Cedar Lake,
366 Main St (Rt 20 West), Sturbridge, MA 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90).
Free parking. Experience early 19th century America at Old Sturbridge
Village (see www.osv.org). Prizes $30,000 based on 250 paid entries (re-
entries & $60 less EF count half), minimum $21,000 (70% of each prize)
guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $3000-1500-700-400-300, clear or
tiebreak win $100 bonus, top U2400/Unr $1800-1000. FIDE. Under
2200: $2000-1000-600-400-300. Under 2000: $2000-1000-600-400-
300. Under 1800: $2000-1000-600-400-300. Under 1600: $1800-900-500-
400-300. Under 1300: $1600-800-400-300-200. Under 1000: $500-300-
150-100-50. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U2000
$900, U1800 $700, U1600 $500, U1300 $300, U1000 $200; balance goes
to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: 4-day $144, 3-day $143, 2-
day $142 mailed by 8/4, all $145 online at chesstour.com by 8/8, $150
phoned by 8/8 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $160 (no checks,
credit cards OK) at tmt. No credit card mailed entries. GMs free; $140
deducted from prize. EF for all in Under 1000 Section & unrated in
U1300: all $60 less. All: MACA membership ($12, under 18 $6) required
for rated MA residents, WMCA accepted for western MA residents. Re-
entry $80; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings
usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with
paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30,
Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40,
Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6:30 pm,
rdsThu 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg.
Fri to 11 am, rds Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day sched-
ule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds Sat 10, 12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. All
schedules: Bye all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, other sec-
tions before rd 4. HR: $87-87, 800-582-3232, 508-347-7393, request chess
rate, reserve by 7/28 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-
1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury
Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chess
tour.com, 845-496-9648. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com.
Chess Magnet School JGP.
2000: $1300-700-300-200, top U1800 $500. Under 1700: $1200-600-300-
200, top U1500 $400. Under 1400: $1100-600-300-200, top U1200 $400.
Under 1000: $1000-500-300-200, top U800$300. Unrated may enter any
section, with prize limits: U1000 $100, U1300 $200, U1600 $300, U1800
$500. Balance goes to next player(s) in line. EF: 3-day $133, 2-day $132
mailed by 8/4, all $135 online at chesstour.com by 8/8, $140 phoned to
406-896-2038 by 8/8 (entry only, no questions), $150 at site. EF for
unrated in U1000 or U1400 Section: all $60 less. Mailed EF $20 less
to Fresno Chess Club members. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. All:
Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special
1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: Online at chess-
tour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or
paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; not
available in Open Section. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day
schedule: Reg ends Fri6:30 pm, rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15.
2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10:30 am, rds Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10
& 4:15. Byes: OK all, limit 1 bye towards class prizes; must commit before
rd 2. HR: $89-89, 800-241-0756, 559-268-1000, request chess rate,
reserve by 8/1 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use
AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent:
Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: 845-
496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet
School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 100 (enhanced)
Aug. 12-14 or 13-14, Indiana
6th annual Indianapolis Open
5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds1-2 G/75). Wyndham Indianapolis
West, 2544 Executive Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46241. Free parking, free air-
port shuttle. $$18,000 based on 220 paid entries (re-entries & $50 off
entries count half), $13,500 (75% each prize) minimum guaranteed. In
6 sections. Open: $2000-1000-600-400, clear or tiebreak winner $100
bonus, top Under 2300/Unr $1200-600. FIDE. Under 2100: $1500-700-
400-300. Under 1900: $1500-700-400-300. Under 1700: $1300-600-400-
300. Under 1500: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1200: $700-400-200-100.
Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 U1500, $500 U1700, or
$700 U1900. Top 5 sections EF: 3-day $108, 2-day $107 if check mailed
by 8/4, all $109 online at chesstour.com by 8/8, $110 phoned to 406-896-
2038 by 8/8 (entry only, no questions), $120 (no checks, credit cards OK)
at site. GMs free; $100 deducted from prize. EF for all in U1200 or
unrated in U1500: all $50 less. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper
tinental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge
for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance
entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 60
Aug. 12-14, Oregon
Portland Chess Club Centennial Open - $10,000 Guaranteed!
Lloyd Center Doubletree Hotel, 1000 NE Multnomah, Portland, OR 97232.
In 2 Sections, Championship Section: 6SS, 40/120; SD 60, FIDE rated.
Free entry for GM's and IM's ($100 deducted from prize). $$GTD: $2000-
$1000-$500. U2000 $500-$300-$200. FIDE ratings used for foreign
players without USCF ratings. Any player winning $600 or more must com-
plete IRS form with SSN before payment. Advance Registrations must be
received by August 8. Amateur Section: 6SS, 40/120; SD 60, Open to
1999 & under. $$GTD: $1000-$600-$400. U1800, U1600, U1400, all
$500-$300-$200; U 1200/unr $300-$200. FIDE ratings used for foreign
players without USCF ratings. Any player winning $600 or more must com-
plete IRS form with SSN before payment. ALL: EF: $110; $10 discount
for advanced registrations received by August 8. Memb. Req'd: OSA. Reg.:
Friday 9:00 am to 10:45 am. Rds.: Friday 11 am & 7 pm; Saturday 9 am
& 7 pm; Sunday 10 am & 5 pm. Players rated 2200 and above may enter
2nd round with 1 point. Others: one irrevocable half-point bye available
for any round if requested before round 2. ENT: Mike Morris; 2344 NE
27th Ave., Portland, OR 97212. INFO: www.pdxchess.org, mikejmorris@
earthlink.net. HR: $99 single; $109 double; plus tax (mention tournament)
$20 refund to guests registered at hotel for 2 nights, payable at end of
tournament (one refund per room) 1-800-996-0510 or 503-281-6111
Take MAX light rail direct from airport or train station to hotel (no rental
cars needed!). DIR: Easy access from I-5/ Rose Quarter Exit. NS. NC. W.
Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced)
Aug. 17-21, 18-21, 19-21 or 20-21, New York
Manhattan Open
New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St. Across from Penn Station,
New York 10001. Open Section, Aug 17-21: 9SS, 40/2, SD/1. GM & IM
norms possible. Other sections, Aug 18-21, 19-21 or 20-21: 6SS, 40/2,
SD/1 (2-day option, rds. 1-3 G/50). Open and U2300 Sections (except
rounds 1-3 of U2300 2-day) are FIDE rated. Prizes $100,000 based on
650 paid entries (unrated in U1200 or U1500, seniors, re-entries, GMs,
WGMs, foreign IMs count as half entries), else proportional, minimum

Grand Prix Points: 80 (enhanced)

Aug. 12-14 or 13-14, California, Northern
3rd annual Central California Open
5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Radisson Hotel, 2233
Ventura St., Fresno, CA 93710. Free parking, free airport shuttle. Co-spon-
sored by Fresno Chess Club. $$ 16,000 based on 150 paid entries
(re-entries & $60 less EF count half), minimum $12,000 (75% of each prize)
guaranteed. In 3 sections: Open: $1800-900-500-300,clear or tiebreak
1st $100, top U2300 $700, U2200 $600, U2100 $500/Unr. FIDE. Under
magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult
$20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult
$30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day
schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11& 6, Sun 10 & 4:15.
2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15.
All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, oth-
ers before rd 3. HR: $95-95-95-95, 1-877-361-4511, 317-248-0187;
reserve by 7/29 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600,
AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Con-
$70,000 (70% of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections: Open: $10000-
5000-2500-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400, clear or tiebreak first $200
bonus, FIDE Under 2500/Unr $3000-1500. Under 2300, Under 2100,
Under 1900: each $5000-2500-1500-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300.
Under 1700: $4500-2200-1300-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300. Under
1500: $4000-2000-1000-800-700-600-500-400-300-300, top Under 1300
$1000-500. Under 1200: $3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400-300-
300, top Under 1000 $1000-500. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26
lifetime games rated as of 8/11 list may not win over $500 in U1000,

ACTIVITY MEANS MEMBERS

Free 8-Line Tournament Life Announcements!
Adult Dues Options! >>
NEW FREE TLA CATEGORIES ADDED!
RUN AN ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT THIS SUM-
MER! Each affiliate is entitled to one TLA per month
of up to 8 lines and up to 2 issues of Chess Life, for
any tournament between July and September 2011,
if no TLA for such an event appeared in 2010, and the
TLA is e-mailed by the appropriate deadline. The 8 free
lines cannot be applied to longer TLAs.
SPECIAL CATEGORIES QUALIFY FOR FREE TLAS!
Each affiliate is entitled to one TLA per month of up to 8
lines for events in the following categories, if submitted
by e-mail. The free lines cannot be applied to longer TLAs:
NEW CATEGORY! SENIOR. For age 50 or above, or
a higher minimum age.
NEW CATEGORY! UNRATEDS FREE. Any tourna-
ment that offers free entry to unrated players. If your
prizes are based on entries, say paid entries.
USCF BOOSTER TOURNAMENT. A tournament that
offers at least two USCF membership renewal prizes, or
a quad that offers at least one per section.
CHESS CLUB SPECIAL. A tournament playing only on
one or more weekday evenings.
Ages 21-24 dues lower
than Adult dues!
The membership category once called Youth has been
renamed Young Adult, and eligibility has changed from
under 21 to under 25. Annual dues for this category
are only $32 with paper Chess Life or $24 with the
RBO. Open to Under 1200/Unr or Under 1000/Unr. online version!
Tournament name must include Rated Beginners
Open or RBO. One-year membership
BLITZ. Time control of Game/5. TLAs such as USCF-rated
Blitz every Friday 7 pm are accepted.
with Chess Life:
COLLEGIATE. A tournament limited to college students. If purchased online at uschess.org, now only $42 for Pre-
JUNIOR. For age 20/below (age 20 must be eligible).
mium Membership, which includes a copy of Chess
Life every month. Regular Memberships are available
NON-SCHOLASTIC WITH SCHOLASTIC. A tour-
nament for all ages held concurrent (same location)
for $34 and give online-only access to Chess Life and a
with a scholastic tournament that in its previous mailed TLA Newsletter (bi-monthly). (Note to affiliates: If
year drew at least 50 players. We encourage organ- you collect a $49 membership, you may submit it online to
izers of scholastics to hold open or collegiate events USCF for $42, in effect creating a $7 commission. If you
on the side.
submit it by mail or phone the affiliate commission is $3.)
SPECIAL RATES FOR CLUB ADS. Up to 5 lines $180
per year, $100 for 6 months for unchanged club ads in the
TLA section. Announce meeting dates & times, activities,
contact info, etc.
USCF DISCUSSION GROUPS. See www.uschess. org/
forums for four groups: Tournament Organization, Chess
Club Organization, Tournament Direction, USCF Issues.

uschess.org Chess Life May 2011 59

 Tournament Life
$1500 in U1200, or $2500 in U1500. Games rated too late for 8/11 list
not counted. 2) If more than 30 points over section maximum on any USCF
rating supplement 8/10-7/11, prize limit $1500. 3) Unrated (0-3 lifetime
games rated) cannot win over $300 in U1200, $600 U1500, $1000 U1700,
$1500 U1900, or $2000 U2100. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used
if otherwise unrated. 4) Balance of limited prize goes to next player(s)
in line. Open Section EF: GMs, foreign IMs, foreign WGMs: free, $150
deducted from prize. US IMs, US WGMs, & foreign FIDE rated players:
$125 mailed by 8/9, $127 online by 8/15, $130 phoned by 8/15, $150 at
site; $100 deducted from prize. US FIDE 2200/plus: $225 mailed by
8/9, $227 online at chesstour.com by 8/15, $230 phoned to 406-896-2038
by 8/15, $250 at site. US players under 2200 FIDE or all players with no
FIDE rating: $375 mailed by 8/9, $377 online by 8/15, $380 phoned by
8/15, $400 at site. U2300 through U1200 Sections EF: 4-day $224, 3-
day $223, 2-day $222 mailed by 8/9, all $227 online at chesstour.com by
8/15, all $230 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/15, all $250 after 8/15 until
2 hours before rd 1. No phone entry after 8/15. EF $100 less to rated
seniors over 65 in U2300 or below. EF $100 less to unrated in Under 1200
or Under 1500. Special 1 year USCF membership with paper maga-
zine if paid with entry: Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult
$20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult
$30, Scholastic $20. No checks at site, credit cards OK. No mailed
credit card entries. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Open Section to Open
Section. 5-day schedule (Open only): Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed.
7 pm, Thu 12 & 7, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 4-day sched-
ule: Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 6 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 &
4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 10 am, rds Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6,
Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds Sat. 10,
12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 4-day, 3-day, & 2-day merge & com-
pete for same prizes. Byes: all; limit 3 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must
commit before rd 2, others before rd 4. Bring sets, boards, clocks if
possible- none supplied. HR: $145-145-170, 1-800-764-4680, reserve by
7/27 or rate may increase, ask for Continental Chess Association rate.
Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car
online at chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: Usually 100 points added
to FIDE, 100 to FQE, 200/more to most other foreign, no points added
to CFC, PR or Jamaica. Some foreign ratings not accepted for U1900 or
below. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to dis-
close foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US player ratings:
August list used; FIDE ratings used in Open Section. Special rules: Play-
ers must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by
Director. In round 3 or after, players with scores of 80% or over and their
opponents may not use headphones, earphones or cellphones or go to
a different floor of the hotel without Director permission. Ent: Continen-
tal Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658,
www.chesstour.com. You may request "lowest possible section" if August
rating unknown. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be
posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
A Heritage Event!
Grand Prix Points: 120 (enhanced)
Aug. 26-28 or 27-28, District of Columbia
43rd annual Atlantic Open
5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Washington Westin Hotel,
1400 M St. NW at Thomas Circle, Washington, DC 20005. $$G 20,000
GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND. In 7 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500-300,
clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1200-600. FIDE.
Under 2100: $1500-700-400-200. Under 1900: $1500-700-400-200.
Under 1700: $1500-700-400-200. Under 1500: $1300-700-400-200.
Under 1300: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1000: $400-300-200-100, tro-
phies to top 3, first U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $100
in U1000, $200 U1300, $400 U1500, $500 U1700, or $600 U1900. Top 6
sections EF: 3-day $103, 2-day $102 if check mailed by 8/18, all $104
online at chesstour.com by 8/23, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/23
(entry only, no questions), $120 at site. EF for all in U1000 or unrated
in U1300: All $60 less. No mailed credit card entries. No checks at site,
credit cards OK. GMs free, $90 deducted from prize. Re-entry $60, not
available in Open Section. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually
used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper mag-
azine if paid with entry- Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult
$20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult
$30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm,
Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am, rds
Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Bye: all, limit 2, Open must commit before
rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $96-96, 202-429-1700, reserve by 8/12 or
rate may increase. Earlier reservation is recommended; last year the
chess room block sold out. Regular rate at this luxury hotel is about $200!
Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online
through chesstour.com. Parking: Valet parking $10/day to 2 am or
$20/day overnight; garage has limited space. Ent: Continental Chess, Box
249, Salisbury Mills, NY12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions:
www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chess-
tour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
A Heritage Event!
A State Championship Event!
Grand Prix Points: 80 (enhanced)
Sept. 2-5, 3-5 or 4-5, New York
133rd annual NY State Championship
Out of state welcome. 6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-dayoption except in Open
Section, rds 1-3 G/45). Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd., Albany 12205
(Thruway Exit 24, I-87 north to Wolf Rd, Exit 4). Luxurious hotel with
indoor/outdoor pool, sauna, fitness center, free parking, free airport shut-
tle, many restaurants in area. $$G 13,000. In 6 sections. Open:
$1500-700-400-200, topU2300/Unr $800. State title and $100 bonus to
top NYS resident. FIDE. Under 2200: $1000-500-300-150. Under 2000:
$1000-500-300-150. Under 1800: $1000-500-300-150. Under 1600:
$800-400-250-150, top U1400 $300. Under 1300: $700-350-200-100, top
U1100 $200, trophies to top 5, 1st 800-999, U800, Unr. Unrated may not
win over $200 in U1300, $300 U1600, $500 U1800, or $700 U2000. All:
1 year NYSCA membership to NY residents who list name and address
on signup sheet posted at tournament. Top 5 sections EF: 4-day $99,
60 Chess Life May 2011
3-day $98, 2-day $97 if check mailed by8/25, all $100 online at chess-
tour.com by 8/31, $105 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/31(entry only, no
questions), $120 at site. No mailed credit card entries. $70 less to
unrated in U1300 or U1600 section. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings
usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with
paper magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30,
Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40,
Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60, all sections but Open. GMs
free, $80 deducted from prize. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day
schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 &
4:15. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 6 pm,
Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 10:30 am,
rds Sun 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6, Mon 10 & 4:15, no 2-day schedule in Open. Bye:
all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 4. HR: $97-
97, 800-443-8952, 518-458-8444, reserve by 8/24 or rate may increase.
NYSCA meeting 9 am Sun. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWDD657633,
or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box
249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-
9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School
JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 40 (enhanced)
Sept. 16-18 or 17-18, Kentucky
4th annual Louisville Open
5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), Holiday Inn Southwest Fair
Expo, 4110 Dixie Hwy, (I-264, Exit 8B), Louisville, KY 40216. Free park-
ing, free airport shuttle. Prizes $8,000 based on 120 paid entries
(unrated & re-entries count as half entries), $6000 (minimum 75% each
prize) guaranteed. In 4 sections. Open: $1200-600-300-200, clear win
or first on tiebreak $100, top U2200/Unr $400, top U2000/Unr $300. FIDE.
Under 1900: $800-400-200-100, unrated limit $500, top U1700 $300.
Under 1600: $700-400-200-100, unrated limit $300, top U1400 $300.
Under 1300: $600-300-200-100, unrated limit $200, top U1100 $200. EF:
3-day $88, 2-day $87 mailed by 9/8, all $89 online at chesstour.com by
9/14, $90 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 9/14 (entry only, no questions), $100
at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. EF for unrated in U1300 or
U1600: all $50 less. GMs free, $60 deducted from prize. Special 1 year
USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry- online atchesstour.com, Adult
$30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or at site, Adult $40,
Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. Re-entry $50; not available in Master
Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise
unrated. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11
& 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10:30 am, rds. Sat
11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15. Bye: all, Open must commit before rd 2, oth-
ers before rd3. HR: $79-89, 502-448-2020, ask for chess rate, reserve
by 9/2 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD
#D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577.
$15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658.
Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 20 (enhanced)
Oct. 1, California, Northern
2011 U.S. Game/60 Championship
See Nationals.
Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced)
Oct. 2, California, Northern
2011 U.S. Game/30 Championship
See Nationals.
Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced)
Oct. 6-10, 7-10, 8-10, 6-9, 7-9 or 8-9, Virginia
2nd annual Continental Class Championships
MASTER, EXPERT, CLASS A, CLASS B END MONDAY, COLUMBUS DAY
BUT CLASS C, D, AND E END SUNDAY. Master Section and Expert
Section, Oct 6-10: 9SS, 40/2, SD/1. GM & IM norms possible in Mas-
ter. Class A and Class B, Oct 6-10, 7-10 or 8-10: 7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day
option, rds. 1-2 G/75). Class C, Class D, and Class E, Oct 6-9, 7-9 or
8-9: 6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/60). Hyatt Regency
Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. Free
shuttle to/from Reagan International Airport and Crystal City Metro
station (contact hotel for schedule). Prizes $60,000 based on 380 paid
entries (unrated in E or D, seniors, re-entries, GMs, IMs, WGMs, foreign
FIDE rated players in Master count as half entries), else proportional,
minimum $40,000 (2/3 of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections: Mas-
ter, open to US players rated at least 2200 USCF or 2100 FIDE and
foreign players rated at least 2000 USCF or 1800 FIDE. $5000-2500-1500-
1000-700-600-500-500-400-400, clear or tiebreak first bonus $200, FIDE
Under 2400/Unr $2000-1000. Free hotel room to the highest FIDE rated
foreign GM who enters by 9/6 and completes the tournament with no
byes. GM & IM norms possible, FIDE rated. Expert, open to USCF 1800-
2199. $3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-400. FIDE rated. Class A,
open to USCF 1600-1999 or unrated. $3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-
400-400. Class B, open to USCF 1400-1799 or unrated. $3000-1500-
1000-800-600-500-400-400. Class C, open to USCF 1200-1599 or unrated.
$2500-1300-900-700-600-500-400-400. Class D, open to USCF under 1400
or unrated. $2000-1000-800-600-500-400-300-300. Class E, open to
USCF under 1200 or unrated. $2000-1000-800-600-500-400-300-300.
Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of Oct 2011
official list may not win over $800 in Class E or $1200 in Class D. Games
rated too late for 10/11 list not counted. 2) If official rating was more
than 30 points over section maximum on any USCF rating supplement
10/10-9/11, prize limit $1200. 3) Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) can-
not win over $400 in E, $600 D, $900 C, $1200 B or $1500 A. Unofficial
uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. 4) Balance of lim-
ited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Master Section EF: GMs, IMs,
WGMs: free by 9/6, $30 online at chesstour.com by 10/3, $50 online or
at site until 6 pm 10/6; $150 deducted from prize. Free entries must recon-
firm entry online or in person on 10/6 by 6 pm. Foreign FIDE rated
players: $75 online at chesstour.com by 10/3, $100 online or at site until
6 pm 10/6. Others: $225 if check mailed by 9/28 or online by 10/3, $230
phoned by 10/3 (406-896-2038), $250 until 6 pm 10/6 online or at site.
Other sections EF: 5-day $195, 4-day $194, 3-day $193, 2-day $192 if
check mailed by 10/3, all $197 online at chesstour.com by 10/3, $200 if
phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/3 (entry only, no questions), $220 at
site. No phone entry after 10/3. EF $100 less to rated seniors 65 or over
in Expert or below. EF $120 less to unrated in Class D or E. Special 1
yr USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry: Online at chess-
tour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or
paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. No checks at
site, credit cards OK. No mailed credit card entries. Re-entry: $100, no
re-entry from Master Section to Master Section. 5-day Master or
Expert schedule: Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7pm, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11
& 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 5-day Class A or B schedule: Reg. ends
Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 6 pm, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30.
4-day Class A or B schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 &
6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 3-day Class A or B schedule: Reg. ends
Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 4-day Class
C, D or E schedule: Reg. ends Thu 6pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 11
& 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 3-day Class C, D or E schedule: Reg. ends Fri 11
am, rds. Fri. 12 noon & 7 pm, Sat. 11 & 6, Sun. 10 & 4:30. 2-day Class
C, D or E schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds Sat. 10, 12:45, 3:15 & 6,
Sun. 10 & 4:30. All schedules in Class A or below merge & compete for
same prizes. Byes: OK all; limit 3 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), must commit before
rd 3. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: $95-
95-105-115, 703-418-1234, reserve by 9/21or rate may increase. Special
chess rate valet parking $6/day, with or without guestroom. Car rentals:
Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car online at chess-
tour.com. Ratings: FIDE used for Master Section, USCF October official
for others, unofficial usually used if otherwise unrated. For foreign play-
ers in Expert or below, usually 100 points added to FIDE, 50 to FQE,
100/more to most other foreign, no points added to CFC, PR or Jamaica.
Some foreign ratings not accepted for Class A or below. Highest of mul-
tiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE
ratings may be expelled. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury
Mills, NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com. You
may request "lowest possible section" if October rating unknown. $15 serv-
ice charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com.
Chess Magnet School JGP.
Grand Prix Points: 100 (enhanced)
Oct. 7-9 or 8-9, California, Southern
CCA 8th annual Los Angeles Open
5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Sheraton Four Points
LAX, 9750 Airport Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. Special parking $5/day.
$$20,000 based on 230 paid entries (re-entries & $60 off entries count
half), $16,000(80% each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 6 sections.
Open: $2000-1000-600-400, clear or tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top
Under 2400/Unr (not a section) $600-300. FIDE. Under 2300: $1500-800-
400-200, top Under 2100 (not a section) $500-250. FIDE. Under 2000:
$1500-800-400-200, top Under 1800 (not a section) $500-250. Under
1700: $1300-700-400-200, top Under 1500 (not a section) $500-250.
Under 1400: $1200-600-300-200, top Under 1200 (not a section) $400-
200. Under 1000: $700-400-200-150, trophies to top3, 1st Under 800,
Under 600, unrated. Unrated may not win over$200 in U1000, $300 U1400,
or $500 U1700. Top 5 sections EF: 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by
9/29, all $115 online atchesstour.com by 10/4, $120 phoned to 406-896-
2038 by 10/4 (entry only, no questions), $130 (no checks, credit cards
OK) at site. GMs free; $100 deducted from prize. EF for all in U1000 or
unrated in U1400: $60 less. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine
if paid with entry. Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20,
Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30,
Scholastic $20. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day
schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15.
2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 &
4:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2,
others before rd 3. HR: $89-89, 1-800-529-4683, 310-649-7025; reserve
by9/24 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600,
AWDD657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Con-
tinental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge
for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance
entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Regional
Alabama
May 21, Summer Scholastic
5SS, TC: G/30. Sun Valley Elementary School, 1010 18th Ave. NW, Birm-
ingham, AL 35215. Rated: Open (K-12) EF: $20; Not Rated: Middle
(K-8), Intermediate (K-5) and Elementary (K-3): EF: $10, if mailed by May
14th. Trophy: Top 3 Individual, Top 2 Team; Medals 4th-6th. Late REG:
May 21st at 8-8:40AM. Rds.: 9-10:15-12-1:15-2:30. Checks payable to:
Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess, 4524 Southlake Parkway, Suite 34-
PMB 310, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: CaesarChess@yahoo.com,
www.AlabamaChess.com.
May 28-29, Birmingham Open
5SS, TC: G/120. Birmingham Bridge Club, 2112 Columbiana Rd., Ves-
tavia Hills, AL 35216. Open (PF: $$b/20): $275-175-125-U1800:125;
Reserve (PF: $$b/20): $225-150 -100-U1200: 100; Rds.: 9, 2, 7; 9-2. EF:
$30; if mailed by MAY 21st; $40 at site. Late REG: MAY 28th: 8-
8:40am. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 4524
Southlake Parkway, Suite 34 - PMB 310, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: Cae-
sarChess@yahoo.com; website, www.CaesarChess.com/blog or
www.AlabamaChess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
A State Championship Event!
June 11, Alabama Quick Chess Championship (QC)
5SS, G/25 with 5 sec delay. Radisson Inn, 8721 Madison Blvd., Madison,
AL 35758; (256) 772-8855. Sections: Open and Reserve (below 1500).
EF: $20 advance, if entry form and fee rec'd by June 7, 2011, on site $30;
$$b/50 - 75% Guaranteed: Open: 1st: $290, 2nd: $180, 3rd: $120, 4th
$80, 5th $50, Trophies (Alabama Residents Only) 1st Open and 1st
Scholastic; Reserve 1st: $200, 2nd $120, 3rd $70, 4th $50, 5th $30;
Reserve trophies (Alabama Residents Only) 1st Reserve and 1st & 2nd
Scholastic. ALL: Memb's. Req'd: USCF (See uschess.org) & ACF ($10/yr).
uschess.org

Reg.: 8:00-9:00 am. Rds.: 9:30 am, 10:45 am, noon, 1:15 pm, 2:30 pm.
Byes: round 2, 3 or 4 must be requested before the start of round 2. No
round 5 byes. Ent: Huntsville Chess Club, PO Box 7062, Huntsville, AL
35805. Flyer accessible at www.alabamachess.com or www.logicalchess.
com/hcc. Checks payable to: Huntsville Chess Club. Info: Jerry Wheeler;
wheelgaw@hotmail.com. NS. W.
Arizona
May 28-30, 2011 U.S. Amateur West Championship
See Nationals.
June 25, John Rose Palermo Memorial Tournament
Burk Elementary, 545 N. Burk St., Gilbert, AZ 85234. Free tournament in
memorial of John Rose Palermo. In 2 Sections, Under 1250: 5SS, G/40,
Open to 1250 & under. Section divided into groups based on rating.
Adults may not play in lowest section. Rds.: 9:00, 10:45, 12:30, 2:00, 3:30.
Open: 4SS, G/60, Minimum rating 1250, section divided into groups
based on rating. Rds.: 9:00, 11:10, 1:20, 3:30. ALL: EF: FREE if registered
by 6/22, $10 late fee if registered on 6/23 or later. USCF membership
required.Trophies to at least the top 5 in each section. Medals to all play-
ers with 3 points not receiving a trophy, ribbons to all other participants.
Byes are available upon request. Players registering after 8:30 on tour-
nament day will receive 1/2 point bye. ENT: AZ Chess Central, PO Box
2238, Gilbert, AZ 85299. www.azchesscentral.org. INFO: Lynn Schucker,
480-216-8025 chess@azchesscentral.org. www.azchesscentral.org.
July 14-17, 15-17 or 16-17, 16th annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-
S)
See Grand Prix.
Oct. 7-9 or 8-9, CCA 8th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S)
See Grand Prix.
California Northern
Capital City Chess Club Monthly (Sundays)
4-ss (Var. 29L1), G/120. Open, One Section. LOCATION: Thee Upper
Crust Pizza, 1200 "K" Street # 10, Hyatt Regency Retail Plaza, Sacramento.
ENTRY: $25. GUARANTEED: 4 pts $100, 3.5 pts $75, 3 pts $50, 2.5 pts
$25. ALL BYES: Half pt. BYES: Two Max. RDS: Last Four Sundays at 1PM
& You must be present at 12:45 PM of each round to be paired. REG.: 12-
12:45 PM. (First Three Rounds). INFO: John C. Barnard, (209)450-6133.
Chess Magnet School JGP.
Modesto Round Table Chess Club Monthly (Thursdays)
4-SS (Var. 29L1), G/90. Amateur Rating Tournaments (Under 2000 &
Beginners), LOCATION: 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto (Meeting Room).
ENTRY: $15. GUARANTEED: 4pts $60, 3.5 pts $45, 3 pts $30, 2.5 pts $15.
ALL BYES: Half Pt. RDS.: 7pm. REG.: 6pm (1st, 2nd & 3rd Thurdays).
Modesto Chess School: 6pm. No Club Membership Fee & No Chess
Class Fee required. INFO: John C. Barnard (209) 450-6133. Chess Mag-
net School JGP.
May 7, San Lorenzo Quads
Trophies: Players w/winning record. Check-in 4p. Games: 4:30-6:30p.
3xG/30. Grant Elem, 879 Grant Ave., San Lorenzo. EF: $25 by 5/5, Onsite
$41. Info: BayAreaChess.com/kids. NS. NC.
May 7, San Lorenzo Swiss
Trophies: Players w/ winning record & teams w/ 2+ players. Games:
10a-2p. 3 Sec: U500, U900, 900+. U900: 5xG/30, 900+: 4xG/45. Grant
Elem, 879 Grant Ave., San Lorenzo. EF: $33 by 5/5, Onsite $49. Info:
BayAreaChess.com/kids. NS. NC.
May 14, CalNorth Youth Chess Girls Grade Level
4 rds., G/45. Ted's NorCal House of Chess, 45401 Research Ave., Suite
141, Fremont, CA 94538. Info & Entry Form at: www.calnorthyouthchess.
org/GirlsChampionships2011/info.html. Open to all girls in Kinder-
garten through 6th grade. A special open section for girls through
8th grade rated over 800. U.S. Chess Federation membership is
required. New this year is a non-rated Mothers Tournament. Five place
trophies in each grade level section and the open section plus trophies
for all those who tie at fifth place. Girls not winning a trophy will get a
chess medal. The top academic school team in each grade, except
Kindergarten, will obtain a trophy. Info: Alan M. Kirshner, Ph.D.,
Alan@CalNorthYouthChess.org, (510) 659-0358.
May 28-30 or 29-30 or 28-29, CalChess Open State & Class Cham-
pionsihp
See Grand Prix.
May 30, 2nd Annual Nor Cal Regional Grade Level C.M. Azhar
Memorial Championship
KG-Grd3: 5SS, G/30. Grd4-12: 4SS, G/45. Hotel rate $89: Marriott,
46100 Landing Pkwy., Fremont, CA 94539. Chess rate $89.Trophies to top
15 players & top 5 teams in 8 sections based on grade: KG 1 2 3 4 5 6
7-12. EF by 5/24: $39, onsite+$20. Sched: Reg. 8-8:30, Games 9am-
3:30/4pm. Refunds: $20 fee. Side Event Bughouse: Trophy prizes. EF:
$12. Games 5-6:45pm. Quest: ask@BayAreaChess.com. More Info/Ent:
BayAreaChess.com/grade. NS, NC, W.
June 11, San Jose Quads
Trophies: Players w/winning record. Check-in 4p. Games: 4:30-6:30p.
3xG/30. 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste B213, San Jose. EF: $25 by 6/9, Onsite
$41. Info: BayAreaChess.com/kids. NS. NC.
June 11, San Jose Swiss
Trophies: Players w/winning record & teams w/ 2+ players. Games:
10a-2p. 3 Sec: U500, U900, 900+. U900: 5xG/30, 900+: 4xG/45. Chess
Center, 1590 Oakland Rd., Ste B213, San Jose. EF: $33 by 6/9, Onsite $49.
Info: BayAreaChess.com/kids. NS. NC.
June 25, July 31, Aug. 20, Pleasanton Quads
Trophies: Players w/winning record. Check-in 4p. Games: 4:30-6:30p.
3xG/30. Hilton, 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. EF: $25 by Thu bef tour-
ney, Onsite $41. Info: BayAreaChess.com/kids. NS. NC.
June 25, July 31, Aug. 20, Pleasanton $uperSwiss
$1,000 b/44. 4SS, G/60. Rds.: 10, 12:30, 2:45, 5. 2 Sec: 1700+, U1700.
uschess.org
See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14
Hilton, 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. EF 2+ days bef tourn: $44,
onsite: $60. Play-up:+$10. Info: BayAreaChess.com/reg. NS, NC, W.
June 25, July 31, Aug. 20, Pleasanton Swiss
Trophies: Players w/winning record & teams w/ 2+ players. Games:
10a-2p. 3 Sec: U500, U900, 900+. U900: 5xG/30, 900+: 4xG/45. Hilton,
7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. EF: $33 by Thu bef tourney, Onsite $49.
Info: BayAreaChess.com/kids. NS. NC.
July 14-17, 15-17 or 16-17, 16th annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-
S)
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 12-14 or 13-14, 3rd annual Central California Open
See Grand Prix.
Oct. 1, 2011 U.S. Game/60 Championship
See Nationals.
Oct. 2, 2011 U.S. Game/30 Championship
See Nationals.
Oct. 7-9 or 8-9, CCA 8th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S)
See Grand Prix.
California Southern
LA CHESS CLUB
www.LAChessClub.com. Saturdays: 10AM-10 PM (Novice
Class & 3 Tournaments). Sundays: 12-6 & 1-4 PM
(Beginner class & 2 Tournaments) - Details on our web
site. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 PM (Intermediate/Advance
Lecture). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
90025 * (310) 795-5710. (4 blocks 405 West, Santa
Monica& Butler * 2nd Floor). Private (1:1) Lessons *
Group Classes * Tournaments.
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, LACC - Sunday G/61
3SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 2nd fl. ($320 b/20),
$100/50/30; U1800-1200: $50/40/30/20. EF: $25 ($20 memb). Reg.: 11-
12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Parking: Free at BoA and streets. Info: (310)
795-5710.
May 1, 15, LACC - 1st & 3rd Sunday Scholastic Triathlon
2 separate events - Chess/Bughouse/Blitz. 4SS, G/30. 11514 Santa
Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks W 405. EF: $25 ($20 LACC
memb, $10 off siblings, 10% off SCCF members. Free new LACC memb).
Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1, 2, 3, 4 pm; then Bughouse & Blitz (5-6). Prizes:
Trophies (Top 3) & Medals (rest); each player receives a prize! Parking:
Free at BoA and streets. Free Pizza/soda/cookie & free class (12-1). Info:
(310) 795-5710 or Mick@LAChessClub.com.
May 6, 13, 20, 27, LACC - May Friday FIDE
4SS, G/90+30 sec/move. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd Fl.
4 blks W 405. EF: $50/$40. FIDE & USCF-rated. 5% off SCCF members.
Reg.: 6-7 pm. Rds.: 7 pm each Friday. Prizes: 80% collections. Parking:
Free at BoA ($3 basement). Info: (310) 795-5710. Mick@LAChess
Club.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
May 7, 14, 21, 28, LACC - 10 Blitz (G/5) Saturday Night (QC)
5DSS, G/5 (10 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4
blks W 405. EF: $10. Q-rated. Reg.: 8-9 pm. Rds.: 9, 9:20, 9:40, 10, 10:20.
Prizes: 1/2 EF. Parking: Free at BoA and streets ($3 basement). Info:
(310) 795-5710.
May 7, 14, 21, 28, LACC - LA Masters G/30
3SS, G/30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 2nd Fl. 4 blks W 405. EF: $30
($20 memb). Reg.: 5-6 pm. Rds.: 6, 7, 8 pm. Prizes: ($180 b/10, 75%);
Parking: Free at BoA ($3 basement). Info: (310) 795-5710 or
Mick@LAChessClub.com.
May 7, 14, 21, 28, LACC - Saturday G/61
3SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 2nd floor. ($320 b/20),
$100/50/30; U1800-1200:$50/40/30/20. EF: $25 ($20 memb). Reg.: 11-
12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Parking: basement ($3). Info: (310) 795-5710.
May 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28& 29, LACC - Sat & Sun G/61
6SS, G/61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA. 2nd fl. EF: $45 ($35 memb).
5% off SCCF memb. Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes:
1/2 collections. Parking: Free at BoA and streets. Info: (310) 795-5710
or Mick@LAChessClub.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
May 21, Victorville Quads
13393 Mariposa Road, Victorville, CA 92395. Reg.: 9:30 A.M. Rds.: 10,
1, 3. EF: $10, winner $30/quad. INFO: doncotten@aol.com or 760-245-
6598.
May 28-30, 2011 Lina Grumette Memorial Day Classic
See Grand Prix.
May 29, MDC Action Swiss
5-SS, G/30. LAX Hilton, 5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045.
$$500 b/40, else proportional: $150-70-40, U2100/ Unr $80, U1800 $80,
Under 1500 $80. EF: $20 if received by 5-27, $25 at door. Reg.: 9:30-10
a.m. Rds.: 10:15-11:30-12:45-2:30-3:45. Ent: SCCF, PO Box 205, Monterey
Park, CA 91754. On-line entry: www.chesspalace/mdc.htm.
May 29, MDC Scholastics
5-SS, G/30. LAX Hilton, 5711 W Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045.
Open to gr. 12-below. In two sections: Open: Trophies to top 5, top 3
U1200, top 2 Unrated. Grade 6/below U1000: Trophies to top 5, top 3
U700, top 2 Unrated. Reg.: 8:30-9. Rds.: 9:30-11-12:15-1:45-3. EF: $16
if received by 5/27, $20 door. Info: chesspalace2000@yahoo.com. On-
line ent: www.chesspalace/mdc.htm. Ent: SCCF, PO Box 205, Monterey
Park, CA 91754.
May 30, MDC Hexes
3-SS, G/90. LAX Hilton, 5711 W Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045.
Six-player sections by rating. EF: $21 if received by 5/27, $24 door. $$
40-20-10 each section. Reg.: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Rds.: 10:30-1:30-4:30.
Ent: SCCF, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754. On-line entry:
www.chesspalace/mdc.htm.
July 2-4 or 3-4, 51st Annual Pacific Southwest Open
See Grand Prix.
July 3, PSW Scholastics
5-SS, G/30. LAX Hilton, 6711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045.
Open to gr. 12/below. In two sections: Open: Trophies to top 5, top 3
U1200, top 2 Unrated. Grade 6/below U1000: Trophies to top 5, top 3
U700, top 2 Unrated. Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-11-12:15-1:45-3. EF:
$16 if received by 7/1, $20 door. Inf: (626) 282-7412 or randallhough@
yahoo.com.: Ent: SCCF, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754, online at
www.scchess.com.
July 4, PSW Hexes
5-SS, G/90. LAX Hilton, 5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045.
Six-player sections by rating. EF: $20 if received by 7/1, $25 door. $$ 40-
20-10 each section. Reg.: 9:30-10:15 am. Rds.: 10:30-1:30-4:30. Ent:
SCCF, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754, online at www.scchess.com.
Chess Magnet School JGP.
July 14-17, 15-17 or 16-17, 16th annual Pacific Coast Open
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 12-14 or 13-14, 3rd annual Central California Open (CA-N)
See Grand Prix.
Oct. 7-9 or 8-9, CCA 8th annual Los Angeles Open
See Grand Prix.
Colorado
May 21-22, 2nd Annual Salute To Bobby Fischer
4SS. Time Control: All rounds: 40/2 - G/1. Site:The Inn at Palmer Divide,
443 State Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133. Sections: Open (open
to all), U1800, U1400. EF: $55. Pre-Registration: $50. Must be received
by May 19, 2011. Please include email address for confirmation of pay-
ment received. $10 discount for non-Colorado residents. USCF
membership required. See www.uschess.org for rates. Prizes: Cash
prizes per entries, paid at end of event. "Friends of Bobby Fischer will
provide additional cash prizes of at least $500. Reg.: 8:30-9:30am Sat-
urday, 5/21. Rds.: 5/21 - 10:00am, 3:00pm; 5/22 - 9:00am, 3:00pm.
Entries: Fred Spell, 16845 Buffalo Valley Path, Monument, CO 80132.
Phone: (719) 491-1040. Email: eagleandking@hotmail.com. Chess
Magnet School JGP.
June 18, Western Colorado Summer Classic
10am. Lincoln Park Barn, Grand Junction. Open and unrated sections,
EF for both = $25.00, $30 onsite. Rated: 4rnd SS, G/60 TD/5. $$: 1st
= 125, 2nd = 75, U1600 = 75, U1200 = 40, UNR = 40. Current Utah
State Champion, Damian Nash, scheduled to play all 4 rounds. Unrated:
6rnds SS, G/30TD/5. Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, U12, U10, U8,Top Girl. Reg-
istration is with Grand Junction Parks & Rec. Directions, registration link
& all other info at: www.nostresschessclub.com or 970-773-8467.
Connecticut
May 14, 2011 CT Open State Championship
See Grand Prix.
May 14, Walter Lee Memorial New Haven Scholastic
5-SS, G/30. Hopkins School, 986 Forest Rd., New Haven, CT. 06515.
Three Sections: U1200, U1000, U800/unrated. EF: $55 by 4/1, $75 by
5/1, $100 by 5/12, $125 at site. Trophies: Top 5 each section, Top 3
Scholastic Teams. ONE DAY Reg.: 9:00-9:45, Rd 1 10am then asap.
Register Online: www.edutechchess.com or www.CTChess.com.
May 20-22 or 21-22, 19th annual New York State Open (NY)
See Grand Prix.
A State Championship Event!
May 21, Connecticut State Chess Association K-12 2011 State
Championship and UCONN School of Engineering Scholarship
Tournament
Sponsored by the UCONN School of Engineering and UCONN Chess Club.
4SS, G/60. UCONN Castleman Bldg. Room 204, 261 Glenbrook Rd.,
Storrs, CT 06269. Out of state welcome and prize and scholarship eligi-
ble except for Denker and 2011 US Girls' Open Chess Championship
Awards. EF: $50 by 05-17, $60 later. Free entry to players who scored
3.0 or better in the 2011 CSCA K - 8 Championship! Checks payable to
"UCONN". Memb. Req'd: OSA. Prizes:Trophies toTop 5. High School State
Champion Title, Denker/2011 US Open Girls' Open Championship $300
Award & trophy to highest scoring Connecticut male/female residents
in grades 9 -12. UCONN School of Engineering Scholarships toTop 3, (out
of state eligible), in grades 9 - 12 only, who are admitted and enroll in
the UCONN School of Engineering. 1st Place: Trophy and $2000 Scholar-
ship for one year. 2nd Place: Trophy and $1000 Scholarship for one year.
3rd Place:Trophy and $500 Scholarship for one year. Scholarship renewa-
bility beyond one year will be dependent on funds availability and
maintenance of a minimum 3.4 GPA. Students are limited to one schol-
arship in the School of Engineering. Scholarships are not transferable.
Previous scholarship winners are eligible to upgrade only. Prior 1st
place winners are eligible for titles and trophies only. Reg.: May 21st 8:30
- 9:30 AM. Rds.: 10 -12:30 - 2:30 - 4:30 or ASAP. 1/2 point byes available
with advance notice in rounds 1 -3 only, no last round byes. ENT: John
Fikiet, 16 Holly Dr., Storrs, CT 06268. INFO: John Fikiet, 860-429-1350
(home), 860-486-2255 (work), fikiet@eng2.uconn.edu. DIR: UCONN.
Map: http://admissions.uconn.edu/virtualtour/search/. www.uconn
chess.uconn.edu, www.uconn.edu/, www.engr.uconn.edu/. Ties for top
3 individual places will be broken by G/60 playoff tournament or
match on May 22, 2011. All other ties broken according to USCF
tiebreak rules. During the games players must leave all electronic
devices with the TD. Players determined to be in possession of such
devices while playing will be subject to forfeiture, expulsion and
arrest. NS. W.
May 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, The New Yorker Open! (NY)
See Grand Prix.
June 4, Fairfield County Masters & Class Championships
See Grand Prix.
Chess Life May 2011 61
 Tournament Life

June 24-26, 3rd annual World Open Senior Amateur (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
June 25, World Open Game/7 Warmup (QC) (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
June 25-26, 3rd annual World Open Girls Championship (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
June 25-26, 3rd annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
June 25-July 4, World Open Daily 2pm Blitz (QC) (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
June 28-Jul. 4, June 30-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4, 39th Annual World
Open (PA)
See Grand Prix.
July 1, World Open 7-Minute Championship (QC) (PA)
See Grand Prix.
July 3, World Open 10-Minute Championship (QC) (PA)
See Grand Prix.
July 4, World Open Blitz Championship (QC) (PA)
See Grand Prix.
July 22-24 or 23-24, 16th Annual Bradley Open
See Grand Prix.
July 29-31 or 30-31, 16th annual Green Mountain Open (VT)
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 5-7 or 6-7, 17th Annual Northeast Open
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 11-14, 12-14 or 13-14, 41st annual Continental Open (MA)
See Grand Prix.
Oct. 6-10, 7-10, 8-10, 6-9, 7-9 or 8-9, 2nd annual Continental Class
Championships (VA)
See Grand Prix.
Delaware
May 14, Bear Blitz (QC)
7SS, 5 minutes, no delay. Bear Library, 101 Governors Pl., Bear, DE
19701. EF: 10, $5 if you played in the Game 29 the same day. $$70% Rtd:
70% of entries paid to 1st. Reg.: 2:30-3PM. Rds.: 3:05, 3:20, 3:35, 3:50,
4:05, 4:20, 4:35. ENT: 302-740-3442 KevinJPytel@aol.com. NS. W.
May 14, Bear Game 29 Quads (QC)
3 Rd. Quads, Bear Library, 101 Governors Pl., Bear, DE 19701. G/29, no
delay. EF: $20. $$GTD: $40. Reg.: 10 AM-10:45 AM. Rds.: 11AM, 12:15
PM, 1:30 PM. ENT: 302-740-3442 KevinJPytel@aol.com. NS. W.
May 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, The New Yorker Open! (NY)
See Grand Prix.
May 28, 4th Sat. Newark Quads
Howard Johnson's Hotel, 1119 S. College Ave., Newark, DE 19713. Time
controls: 40/75, s/d 30. EF: $20. $$GTD: $40. Reg.: 9-9:30 AM. Rds.:
9:45 AM, 1:45 PM, 5:30 PM. ENT: 302-740-3442 KevinJPytel@aol.com.
NS. W.
June 4-5, 2011 Delaware Capital Open
Final Event in the Delaware Series Challenge. Residence Inn Dover, 600
Jefferic Blvd., Dover, DE 19901. In 2 Sections, Open: 5SS, G/90, $$b/25:
1st $200, 2nd $125, 3rd $75, U2000 $75, U1800 $75. Reserve: 5SS, G/90,
Open to 1600 & under. $$b/15: 1st $140, 2nd $90, 3rd $50, U1400 $50,
U1200 $50. ALL: EF: $35 before June 1st, $40 after. Memb. Req'd: DCA
$10($5 under 18). OSA. Reg.: 8:45-9:45 AM. Rds.: Sat 10, 2, 5:30 Sun
10, 2. Byes: limit one 1/2pt bye, must commit by start of round 3. ENT:
Kevin Pytel, 604 N. Walnut St., Newport, DE 19804-2624, KevinJPytel@
aol.com. INFO: Kevin Pytel (KevinJPytel@aol.com). HR: ask for the
$119 Chess Rate 302-677-0777. Skittles Room and restaurant on
premises, many fine restaurants and points of interest nearby. NS.
W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
District of Columbia
May 21-22, D. C. Class Championships
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 26-28 or 27-28, 43rd annual Atlantic Open
See Grand Prix.
Oct. 6-10, 7-10, 8-10, 6-9, 7-9 or 8-9, 2nd annual Continental Class
Championships (VA)
See Grand Prix.
Florida
Boca Raton Chess Club
Friday nights, Game 90 Tournament, one game a week for 4 weeks.
www.bocachess.com, 561-479-0351. Chess Magnet School JGP.
South Florida Club Ad
Wednesday's 6:30-10:30pm. Rated G90 Tournaments and skittles. Most
tournaments are 4+ rounds with a time control slower than G/60,
those events would qualify for Chess Magnet School JGP. www.South
FloridaChessClub.com.
May 7, May OCG Quick Open (QC)
6SS, G/29. Orlando Chess and Games Center. EF: $30. PF: $625 b/30:
$175-$125-$100, U-1600 U-1400 U-1200 $75 each. Reg.: 9:15-9:45 am.
RDS.: 10-11-12:30-1:30-2:30-3:30. Info: 407-248-0818, www.orlando
chess.com.
May 14, May OCG Open
4SS, G/75. Orlando Chess and Games Center. EF: $30. PF: $650 b/30,
$225-$130-$85 best U-1600, U-1400, U-1200, $70 each. Reg.: 9:15-9:45
am. RDS.: 10am-1pm-4pm-7pm. Info: call 407-248-0818, www.orlando
chess.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
May 21, CFCC Quick-Chess (QC)
4SS, G/29 (G/25, T/D5). Casselberry Chess Club (CCC), Wirz Park, 806
Mark David Blvd., Casselberry, FL 32707. EF: $30, CFCC/CCC mbr $25,
Masters free (EF deducted from any prize). $$480 b/25, 160-80-60,
Classes B, C, D/under 60 ea. Reg.: 9:30am. Rds.: 10, 11:15, break,
1:30, 2:45. Ent: CFCC, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751. Info: (407)
629-6946 or www.centralflchess.org.
May 21, May Scholastic Tournament
5SS, G/30. Orlando Chess and Games Center. EF: $25. Trophies and
medals to all players. Reg.: 9:15-9:45. RDS.: 10-11-12-1:30-2:30 awards
at 3:30 pm. Info: call 407-248-0818, www.orlandochess.com.
May 27-29 or 28-29, Tallahassee Open/Robert L. Froemke Memo-
rial
See Grand Prix.
June 4, June OCG Quick Open (QC)
6SS, G/29. Orlando Chess and Games Center. EF: $30. PF: $625 b/30:
$175-$125-$100, U-1600 U-1400 U-1200 $75 each. Reg.: 9:15-9:45 am.
RDS.: 10-11-12:30-1:30-2:30-3:30. Info: 407-248-0818, www.orlando
chess.com.
June 10-12, Sunshine Summer Open and Scholastic
See Grand Prix.
July 8-10 or 9-10, 4th Summer Solstice Open
See Grand Prix.
July 30-Aug. 2, 2011 Trophies Plus U.S. Girls Junior Open Cham-
pionship
See Nationals.
July 30-Aug. 7, Aug. 2-7 or 4-7, 112th annual U.S. Open
See Nationals.
Aug. 17-21, 18-21, 19-21 or 20-21, Manhattan Open (NY)
See Grand Prix.
Oct. 6-10, 7-10, 8-10, 6-9, 7-9 or 8-9, 2nd annual Continental Class
Championships (VA)
See Grand Prix.
Georgia
June 17-19 or 18-19, 2011 Castlechess Grand Prix
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 26-28 or 27-28, 43rd annual Atlantic Open (DC)
See Grand Prix.
Oct. 6-10, 7-10, 8-10, 6-9, 7-9 or 8-9, 2nd annual Continental Class
Championships (VA)
See Grand Prix.

62 Chess Life May 2011 uschess.org


Idaho
May 14-15, 1st Annual ICA Players Memorial
5SS, Time Control: G/90 Rd 1, G/120 Rds 2-5. 2 Sections: Open and
Reserve (U1400). Site: Boise State University (BSU) Student Union Bldg.,
1910 University Dr., Boise, ID. USCF mem req., EF by 5/9 $30 (U18 & 60+
$25) (Special $10 for BSU Club Members), $5 more for all if received after
5/9. Email entries OK. Register & check in: 8-8:30am 5/14. Rd times:
Sat 9am, 1pm, 6pm; Sun 9am, 2pm. 1/2 pt byes: Max 1, Rds 1-4 only,
must commit by end of Rd 2. Prizes: $$ b/30 non-BSU entries; Open:
$200-100-75; Reserve: $100-75-50. HR/ENT/INFO: ICA, Contact: Jeff
Roland, 1511 S. Leadville Ave., Boise, ID 83706. 208-424-9847. jroland@
cableone.net, www.idahochessassociation.org. NC, NS, W. Chess Mag-
net School JGP.
July 9-10, 2011 - ICA Summer Classic
5SS, Time Control: G/90 Rd 1, G/120 Rds 2-5. 2 Sections: Open and
Reserve (U1400). Site: AmeriTel Inn (BoiseTowne Square Mall), 7965 W.
Emerald St., Boise, ID 83704. USCF mem req., EF by 7/4 $30 (U18 & 60+
$25), $5 more for all if received after 7/4. Email entries OK. Register &
check in: 8-8:30am 7/9. Rd times: Sat 9am, 1pm, 6pm; Sun 9am, 2pm.
1/2 pt byes: Max 1, Rds 1-4 only, must commit by end of Rd 2. Prizes:
$$ b/30; Open: $200-100-75; Reserve: $100-75-50. HR/ENT/INFO:
ICA, Contact: Jeff Roland, 1511 S. Leadville Ave., Boise, ID 83706. 208-
424-9847. jroland@cableone.net, www.idahochessassociation.org. NC,
NS, W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Illinois
May 14, Members Only Special Event
North Shore Chess Center, 5500 WestTouhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077.
847.423.8626. Open only to members of the North Shore Chess Center.
Free simultaneous exhibition and lecture with a local master. Starts at
4pm. Additional questions: sevan@nachess.org. For a complete list-
ing of events visit www.nachess.org/events.
May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Lincoln-Way West HS Open
Lincoln-Way West H.S., 21701 S. Gougar Rd., New Lenox, IL 60451.
G/60+5 (sec. delay) 3R-SS. Reg.: 8:15-8:45 am. Rds.: 9, 11:30, 2:00. EF:
$5 (free with purchase of USCF membership). No concessions (bring sack
lunch). Sets and clocks provided. No prizes. USCF membership required.
Contact: Coach Miller 815-463-0104 or stevencraigmiller@comcast.net
with questions.
May 21, Pecatonic Octads
3/SS, G/65 (bottom section 4/SS, G/45). Room H201D, Stu-
dent/Conference Center, Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City
Rd., Freeport (park in Lot A East). Eight players per octad; bottom sec-
tion may include 6 to 13 players. EF: $10 ($6 mbrs). Prizes: $40-20 each
octad, $20 bottom section. Reg.: 9-9:45am or online. Rds.: 10am, 12:45,
3pm (bottom section 10am, 12:15, 2, 3:45pm). Sets provided, bring
clocks. Contact: Route 20 CC, route20cc@gmail.com, route20chess.
blogspot.com. NS, NC. W.
4th annual Chicago Class
July 15-17 or 16-17, 2011 - Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel
Prizes $5000 more tha last year- $25,000 guaranteed!
5-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2
G/75). Under 1000 Section plays July 16-17
only, G/75 with separate schedule. At the
luxurious Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel,
601 North Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling IL
60090. Free parking.
In 8 sections; no unrated allowed in
Master or Expert. No residence requirements.
Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually
used if otherwise unrated.
Master (2200/up): $2500-1200-600-400,
clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2400
$1000-500. FIDE rated, 150 Grand Prix
Points (enhanced).
Expert (2000-2199): $1800-900-500-
300.
A (1800-1999): $1800-900-500-300.
B (1600-1799): $1800-900-500-300.
C (1400-1599): $1600-800-400-200.
D (1200-1399): $1400-700-400-200.
E (Under 1200): $1000-500-300-200.
Under 1000: $250-125-75-50, trophies to
top Under 800, Under 600, Unrated.
uschess.org
See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14
May 22, North Shore Chess Center G/45
4R-SS, G/45 + 10/sec increment. North Shore Chess Center, 5500 West
Touhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077. 847.423.8626. EF: $20 for non-mem-
bers of the chess center, $15 for members of the chess center received
by 5/21. All $5 more onsite. Onsite registration - up to 15 minutes prior
to round 1 or round 2. If registering prior to round 2, you will receive a
half-point bye for round 1. Round times: 1pm for round one and then
15 minutes after final game from previous round completed. Half-point
byes available in any round. Prizes: Book prizes for top three finish-
ers. Biggest upset (150+ points): Free entry to following month G/45
+ book prize. Parking: Free self-parking. Mail entries with regis-
tration information to: North American Chess Association (make checks
payable to), 4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. Online reg-
istration preferred. Additional questions email to: sevan@nachess.
org. USCF rated. For online registration and list of more events please
visit - www.nachess.org/events.
May 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, 20th annual Chicago Open
See Grand Prix.
May 28, Chicago Open G/15 (QC)
2 separate tournaments at Westin North Shore Hotel (see Chicago
Open). Each is a 4-SS, G/15 + 3 seconds delay. Prizes $300 based on
20 entries, else in proportion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr
$40. EF: $20, at site only, no checks. Early G/15 reg. ends 1:45 pm, rds.
2, 3, 3:45, 4:30. Late G/15 reg. ends 8:45 pm, rds. 9, 10, 10:45, 11:30.
One 1/2 pt bye available, must commit before rd 2. Quick rated, but higher
of regular or quick used for pairings & prizes.
May 29, Chicago Open G/7 (QC)
2 separate tournaments at Westin North Shore Hotel (see Chicago
Open). Each is a 4-SS, double round (8 games), G/7 + 2 seconds delay.
Prizes $600 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: $200-100, U2100
$120, U1800 $100, U1500/Unr $80, with half each prize minimum guar-
antee. EF: $40, at site only, no checks. Early G/7 reg. ends1:45 pm, rds.
2, 3, 3:45, 4:30. Late G/7 reg. ends 8:45 pm, rds. 9, 10, 10:45, 11:30. One
pair of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before rd 2. Quick rated, but
higher of regular or quick used for pairings & prizes.
May 30, Chicago Open Blitz (QC)
2 separate tournaments at Westin North Shore Hotel (see Chicago
Open). Each is a 4-SS, double round (8 games), G/5. Prizes $900 based
on 30 entries, else in proportion: $300-150, U2100 $180, U1800 $150,
U1500/Unr $120, with half each prize minimum guarantee. EF: $40, at
site only, no checks. Early Blitz reg. ends 12:45 pm, rds. 1, 1:45, 2:15,
2:45. Late Blitz reg. ends 9:45 pm, rds. 10, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45. One pair
of 1/2 pt byes available, must commit before rd 2. Quick rated, but
higher of regular or quick used for pairings & prizes.
June 3-5, 5th North American Amateur Open
5R-SS, G/90 + 30/sec increment. North Shore Chess Center, 5500 West
Touhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077. 847.423.8626. Open to players with
any established FIDE rating or an established USCF rating of 1600+. Max
Unrated prize limits: $100 in U1000,
$200 E, $300 D, $400 C, $500 B, $600 A.
Balance goes to next player(s) in line.
Rated players may play up one section.
Top 7 sections entry fee: 3-day $108, 2-
day $107 mailed by 7/7, all $109 online by
7/11 (chesstour.com), $115 phoned to 406-
896-2038 (entry only, no questions) by 7/11,
$130 at site.
Entry fee for all in Under 1000, and
unrated in Class A through E: all $70 less.
Entry fee for rated seniors age 65/over
in Class E or above: all $40 less.
Re-entry: $50; not available in Master
Section.
All: No checks at site, credit cards OK.
No mailed credit card entries.
Special 1 yr USCF dues with paper
magazine if paid with entry. Online at
chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20,
Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at
site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic
$20. USCF mermbership required.
50 players. All participants compete in a single section. EF: $40 for non-
members of the chess center, $30 for members of the chess center
received by 6/2. All $10 more onsite. Onsite registration - up to 15 min-
utes prior to round 1 or round 2. If registering prior to round 2, you will
receive a half-point bye for round 1. Round times: Friday - 7:00pm, Sat-
urday 12pm and 6pm, Sunday 11am and 5pm. Half-point byes available
in any round. Prizes: 1st - $60 Best Buy Gift Card, 2nd - $30 Barnes &
Noble Gift Card, 3rd - $15 Starbucks Gift Card. Parking: Free self-park-
ing. Mail entries with registration information to: North American
Chess Association (make checks payable to), 4957 Oakton Street, Suite
113, Skokie, IL 60077. Online registration preferred. Additional ques-
tions email to: sevan@nachess.org. USCF and FIDE rated. For online
registration and list of more events please visit - www.nachess.org/
events. Chess Magnet School JGP.
June 11, Members Only Special Event
North Shore Chess Center, 5500 WestTouhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077.
847.423.8626. Open only to members of the North Shore Chess Center.
Free simultaneous exhibition and lecture with a local master. Starts at
4pm. Additional questions: sevan@nachess.org. For a complete list-
ing of events visit www.nachess.org/events.
June 19, North Shore Chess Center G/45
4R-SS, G/45 + 10/sec increment. North Shore Chess Center, 5500 West
Touhy Ave., Suite A, Skokie, IL 60077. 847.423.8626. EF: $20 for non-mem-
bers of the chess center, $15 for members of the chess center received
by 6/18. All $5 more onsite. Onsite registration - up to 15 minutes prior
to round 1 or round 2. If registering prior to round 2, you will receive a
half-point bye for round 1. Round times: 1pm for round one and then
15 minutes after final game from previous round completed. Half-point
byes available in any round. Prizes: Book prizes for top three finish-
ers. Biggest upset (150+ points): Free entry to following month G/45
+ book prize. Parking: Free self-parking. Mail entries with regis-
tration information to: North American Chess Association (make checks
payable to), 4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. Online reg-
istration preferred. Additional questions email to: sevan@nachess.
org. USCF rated. For online registration and list of more events please
visit - www.nachess.org/events.
June 30-July 4, 2011 FIDE Continental Americas Amateur Chess
Championship
-an Official FIDE Continental Chess Championship! Special sponsors
of Forseva, Gazelle, and Cajun Chess. 7R-SS, G/90 + 30/sec incre-
ment. Intercontinental Hotel O'hare , 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont,
IL 60018. 847.544.5300. $15,000 Guaranteed with Progressive Prize
Fund. Open to players with no FIDE title and rated under 2200 FIDE.Those
without a FIDE or verifiable national rating will be considered unrated
and only eligible to win maximum $500. All players compete in a single
section. Please see tournament website for more detailed rating regu-
lations. Overall: $2000-1250-750; Top Female: $800-400; Top 2199-2100
and 2099-2000: $500 each; (1999-1800): $1000-600-400-200; (1799-
1600): $1000-600-400-200; (1599-1400): $1000-600-400-200; (U1400):
ICA membership ($15, scholastic $10;
each $4 less with online advance entry)
required for rated Illinois residents.
3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds.
Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 & 4:30.
2-day schedule (E/up): Reg. ends Sat 9
am, rds. Sat 11, 2:30 & 6; Sun. 10 & 4:30.
U1000 schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am;
rds. Sat 11 am, 2:30 pm & 6 pm, Sun 10 am
& 1:30 pm.
Half point byes OK all, Master must
commit before rd 3, others before rd 2.
All: No smoking. Bring clocks, sets,
boards if possible-none supplied. JGP.
Hotel rates: $99-99-99-99, 800-937-
8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by July 1.
Car rental: 800-331-1600, D657633.
Entries: Continental Chess, PO Box 249,
Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Optional entry
form faces inside back cover. Advance
entries will be posted at chesstour.com. $15
service charge for refunds.
Chess Life May 2011 63
 Tournament Life
$1000-600-400-200. Prizes awarded based on rating used for pairings.
FIDE ratings used prior to USCF.Tournament organizer reserves right to
determine ratings used or adjust ratings as necessary. EF: $50 received
by 5/14, $75 received by 6/18, $100 thereafter and onsite. No re-entries
allows. No half-point byes, only zero-point byes. On-site registration on
June 30 from 5pm-7pm and on July 1 from 9am-11am. Technical Meet-
ing at 8pm on June 30. Rds.: 7/1-7/3 12pm and 6pm, 7/4 12pm with
awards ceremony at 5pm. Hotel Rates: $85 per night single/double/
triple/quad. Must secure by June 1 otherwise only as available. Park-
ing: Free self-parking (attached/enclosed garage) with validated ticket
by tournament staff. Mail entries with registration information to:
North American Chess Association (make checks payable to), 4957 Oak-
ton Street Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. More information and online
registration available at: www.amateurchesschamps.com. No smok-
ing. For more information on additional prizes such as scholarships to
Texas Tech University, progressive prize fund, and more please visit the
tournament website. Boards, sets, clocks, provided.Tournament provided
equipment must be used. Cajun Chess book and equipment vendor will
be available on-site. Additional questions email to: sevan@nachess.
org. For more information on our sponsors please visit the tournament
website. Chess Magnet School JGP.
July 2-3, All American Double Class
See Grand Prix.
July 15-17 or 16-17, 4th annual Chicago Class
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 12-14 or 13-14, 6th annual Indianapolis Open (IN)
See Grand Prix.
Oct. 6-10, 7-10, 8-10, 6-9, 7-9 or 8-9, 2nd annual Continental Class
Championships (VA)
See Grand Prix.
Oct. 7-10, 6th Annual Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls
Doubletree Hotel - Oakbrook, IL. Organized by the North American Chess
Association. For detailed information including Texas Tech Scholarships,
free USCF memberships and more, please visit the official tournament
website at www.polgarworldopen.com.
Indiana
May 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, 20th annual Chicago Open (IL)
See Grand Prix.
May 28, Chicago Open G/15 (QC) (IL)
See Illinois.
May 29, Chicago Open G/7 (QC) (IL)
See Illinois.
May 30, Chicago Open Blitz (QC) (IL)
See Illinois.
A State Championship Event!
June 17, Indiana State Blitz Championship (QC)
Preliminary Rounds 6-8 Rd. RR. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 2930
Waterfront Pkwy, West Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46214. EF: $20. Memb.
Req'd: ISCA. OSA. $$b/: TBA. 1st, 2nd medals. Finals:Top 4-6 2RR. Reg.:
Ends 6:45pm. Rds.: Round 1: 7pm (Finals & Consolation 8:45pm). ENT:
ISCA, C/o Gary Fox, P. O. 114, Logansport, IN 46947. 574-722-4965.
INFO: info@indianachess.org. www.indianachess.org. NS. NC. W.
A State Championship Event!
June 17-18 or 18, Indiana State Class Championships
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 2930 Waterfront Pkwy, West Dr.,
Indianapolis, IN 46214. $1000 Based on 40. In 5 Sections, Master/Expert:
$$: $220. Class A: Open to 1999 & under. $$: $200. Class B: Open to
1799 & under. $$: $145-55. Class C: Open to 1599 & under. $$: $140-55.
Class D & Under: Open to 1399 & under. $$: $135-50. ALL: 4SS,
Game/60 30s-Incremental (1-day option, rds 1 G/45 30s-Inc). EF: $43
if rcvd by 6/14, $50 at site. Memb. Req'd: ISCA. OSA. Reg.: Ends Fri.
8:30pm (1-day option: Regs. ends Sat. 9am). Rds.: Fri. 8:45pm, Sat. 12:30-
4-7:30 (1-day option: Sat. 9:30, rd2 merge). Players can only play up 1
class. ENT: ISCA, C/o Gary Fox, P. O. 114, Logansport, IN 46947. 574-722-
4965. INFO: info@indianachess.org. HR: $69 317-299-8400. www.indiana
chess.org. NS. NC. W.
July 15-17 or 16-17, 4th annual Chicago Class (IL)
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 12-14 or 13-14, 6th annual Indianapolis Open
WARNING!
See Grand Prix.
CELL PHONE
THE USE OF A
PROHIBITED!
IN THE TOURNAMENT ROOM IS
AT MOST TOURNAMENTS!
TURN IT OFF!
IF YOUR CELL PHONE RINGS IN A ROOM WITH GAMES IN PROGRESS, YOU COULD BE SEVERELY
PENALIZED, MAYBE EVEN FORFEITED!
64 Chess Life May 2011
Sept. 16-18 or 17-18, 4th annual Louisville Open (KY)
See Grand Prix.
Oct. 6-10, 7-10, 8-10, 6-9, 7-9 or 8-9, 2nd annual Continental Class
Championships (VA)
See Grand Prix.
Kansas
July 29-31, KANSAS OPEN:
at Ramada Inn, 7240 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Overland Park, KS.
2 sections: (7/30 and 7/31) 5SS, G120 (All prizes based on 80 non-
scholastic rate entries). Open: all: $320-160-80. 1999/below: 160-80-40.
$25 & plaque to top KS resident, designating person 2011 KS State
Champion. Reserve: 1799/below: $320-160-80. Class C: 160-80-40.
1399/below + unrated: 160-80-40. $25 and plaque to top KS resident.
EF: $45 if postmarked by 7/23, $60 thereafter. Special $10 discount for
advance entry into both Kansas Open + Quick tourney, $10 entry fee for
Scholastics, choosing not to compete for cash, entering Reserve section
competing for one of three plaques or entering Open section competing
only for State Championship plaque, Special free scholastic entry for some
(See website for details). Reg.: 7/30 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: 7/30: 10-2:30-
7, 7/31: 9-1:30. KANSAS QUICK CHESS CHAMP: at Ramada Inn,
Overland Park- 1 section: (7/29), 5SS, G10 (All prizes based on 40 non-
scholastic rate entries) $240-160-80. Class A, B, & (C and below +
unrated): 80, 40 each. $25 plus plaque for top KS resident in Quick. EF:
$25 if postmarked by 7/23, $40 thereafter, $10 entry fee for Scholastics
choosing not to compete for cash, but for three plaques. Reg.: 7/29 6-
7pm. Rds.: 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9, 9:30. KANSAS BUGHOUSE CHAMP: at
Ramada Inn, Overland Park- 1 section: (7/29) Immediately after
Quick tourney, prizes 75% of total entry money. EF: $20 per team, pay
onsite, (See website for details). HR: Special room rate at Ramada Inn,
913-262-3010, up to 4 in a room, $69 per night, reservations made by
7/23. Special: KCA membership required of KS residents to participate;
$7 adult, $5 junior, $10 family. Annual meeting of KCA on 7/31 at 8 am.
Site: Ramada Inn, dining area. Ent: Laurence Coker, 8013 W 145th St,
Overland Park, KS 66223. Checks payable to: "Kansas Chess Association".
Ph: 913-851-1583, e-mail wlcoker7@hotmail.com, website www.kansas
chess.org -2011 Kansas Open ad. Chess Magnet School JGP for main
event.
Kentucky
Elizabethtown Chess Club
Rated tournament the 2ndTuesday of each month and we meet everyTues-
day between 7:00 pm-10:30 pm. We meet at the Elizabethtown Community
andTechnical College, in Room 108A of the OccupationalTechnical Build-
ing. For further details visit our website at http://etownchess.blogspot.
com/.
Aug. 12-14 or 13-14, 6th annual Indianapolis Open (IN)
See Grand Prix.
Sept. 16-18 or 17-18, 4th annual Louisville Open
See Grand Prix.
Louisiana
A State Championship Event!
May 14, LA State Scholastic Team & Individual Chess Champi-
onships
5SS, G/30 (K-12 rated sections only will play 6SS, G/30/45 - first 4 rds
will be G/30, last 2 rds will be G/45; Rd 1 for K-12 rated sections will
start at 9am; Rd 1 for all other sections will start at 10am). T.H. Harris
Middle School, 911 Elise Ave. (corner W. Metairie Ave), Metairie, LA. USCF
membership required for all sections except K-12-Reserve section and
may be purchased at site. USCF-Rated Sections (individual & team):
K-2, K-4, K-6, K-8, K-12-U1000, K-12-Open. One Reserve Section (K-12-
Reserve) is non-USCF rated and is for individual players only (no teams
allowed in the K-12-Reserve and this section does not require USCF or
LCA membership). Team info (USCF-rated sections only): Must have
a minimum of 2 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. No maximum limit on number of players per team, but only the
top 3 scores from each team count as final team score. BYES: 1/2-pt.
bye available for any round (only 1 bye allowed). AWARDS: Trophies to
top 10 individuals in each individual secton & top 3 teams in each rated
section (more ind.Trophies awarded depending on number of pre-entries
in each section); medals to all non-trophy winners. TIEBREAKS: USCF-
recommended computer tiebreaks will decide trophy and medal
JULY 2-3
ALL AMERICAN DOUBLE CLASS
at Doubletree Hotel in Oak Brook, IL.
FREE RAFFLE for BREWERS-CUBS TICKETS
Game on Night of 9/20/11
$12,000 Prize Fund.
NO LONG HOTEL STAY
FREE TO MASTERS!
placements in all sections except in the K-12 Open and K-8 sections where
head-to-head playoff games will determine the Denker and Middle School
national representatives. Winner of the K-12-Open section will be the offi-
cial Louisiana representative to the 2011 Arnold Denker Tournament of
High School Champions, and the winner of the K-8 section will be the offi-
cial Louisiana representative to the 2011 Dewain Barber Tournament of
Middle School Champions - both of these prestigious tournaments will
be held the first week of August in Orlando, FL. HOTELS: Days Inn,
$69.99/night, 3400 I-10 Service Rd. South, Metairie, LA (504-236-7165),
or Holiday Inn Metairie, $89/night, 2261 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA
(504-373-5946). Mention ChessTournament and reserve by April 10th
in order to assure group rate. ENTRY FEE: $25 for players in grades K-
8 and in K-12-Reserve section; $30 in both K-12 rated sections (includes
required $5 LA Chess Assn dues for high school participants playing in
rated K-12 sections) if received by May 7th. $40 thereafter and at site.
Registration: On-site reg. 7:30-8:30am. Rd. 1 for K-12 rated sections at
9am; Rd. 1 for all other sections at 10am. ENTRIES: Go to www.cajun
chess.com 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 Dr., New Orleans, LA 70126. For more
detailed info go to: www.cajunchess.com and click on UpcomingTour-
naments or Email: cajunchess@yahoo.com or call 504-208-9596 or (504)
905-2971.
May 28-29, Lafayette Open
5SS, G/150, except for RD. 1, which is G/75. Web: Complete details at
www.lafayettechess.org. Site: Hilton Garden Inn, 2350 W. Congress Street,
Lafayette, LA 70506. Reg.: Sat. 8:30-9:45am. Rounds: Sat. 10am, 1:30pm &
6pm. Sun 10am-6pm. Byes: One 1/2 pt bye available if requested before rd
2, except for last round. Prizes: 70% returned; 1st 200 2nd 150 MXA 1st 200
2d 150 B 1st 200, 2d 150, C 1st 200, 2d 150 D 1st 200, 2d 150 E below and UNR:
1st 200 2d 150. 3 persons in each class or combined. EF: $70. HR: $89 for stan-
dard room. Free parking.To reserve by phone, call 337-291-1977, and reference
Lafayette Chess Association. Entry/Info: www.lafayettechess.org. Checks
payable to James MacManus, 225 W. Main St., Lafayette, LA 70501. (337)
234-1720. NS, NC. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Maryland
A State Championship Event!
May 14-15, 2011 Maryland Senior Championship
Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, MD
21228. Directions: 695 to Exit 13 West, left at second light (Bloomsbury
Ave.), three blocks on right. Format: 4SS, G/120 (2 hrs.), Open to USCF
members born before May 14, 1961. EF: $40 if Rec'd by 5/7. $50 at site.
Free entries to GM's, $40 deducted from prizes. Top Maryland resident
receives title of MD Senior Champion 2011, trophy, free entry, plus $250
expenses to US Senior Open, July 18-23, 2011 at the Hilton Hobby Air-
port, Houston, TX 77061. Reg.: 9-9:45 AM. Rds.: Sat. 10 AM, 3PM,
Sunday 9:30 AM, 2:30PM. 1/2 point bye available if requested before rd.
2. Prizes: 1st-$300, 2nd $200, 3rd $150, top under 2000-$125, top
u1700 $120, top u1400 -$115. Plaques to Top Age 60-69 and Top Age 70
+. Standard USCF tiebreaks used for titles/plaques. Make checks
payable to: Maryland Chess Assc. Mail to: Joseph Summers, 1201
Daniels Ave., Baltimore, MD 21207. Please put date of birth and USCF id
number with entry. Info: Wilbert A. Brown 410-327-9191, Joe Summers
410-788-1009.
May 20, June 3, Catonsville Friday Night Quick #119 & #120 (QC)
5SS, G/15. EF: $8, club members $5. Reg.: 7:30pm. Rds.: 8, 8:30, 9, 9:30,
10. $$b/24 1st=$50, 2nd=$25, U1850 $12. Bloomsbury Community Cen-
ter, 106 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228. Info: Joe Summers
410-788-1009, josephas2@verizon.net. Website: http://mysite.verizon.
net/vze12d59q/.
May 21, Cecil County Chess Club Quads
All levels welcome! 3 Rd. Quads, Fairgreen Senior Community Apts.,
100 Greenway, Perryville, MD 21903. G/90. EF: $20. $$GTD: $50. Reg.:
9-9:45 AM. Rds.: 10 AM, 1:30 PM, 5 PM. ENT: 302-740-3442, KevinJPy-
tel@aol.com. INFO: Skittles room available! Free coffee! NS. W.
June 4, Catonsville Saturday Tornado
4SS, G/60. EF: $20 by 6/1 mail or online, $25 at door. Rds.: 10:00-
12:45-3:00-5:15. Reg.: 9:15am. Bloomsbury Community Center, 106
Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228. Open $$b/24: $150-$100-$50,
U1950 $45, U1700 $40. Reserve U1500 $$b/18: $100-$75-$50, U1300
$35 b/4, U1150 $35 b/4. Bye: 1-4, max 1. Online Reg.: http://mysite.
verizon.net/vze12d59q. Ent: Joe Summers, 1201 Daniels Ave., Balt., MD
21207. Include USCF ID, rating and section. Info: josephas2@verizon.net.
uschess.org

June 4-5, 2011 Delaware Capital Open (DE)
See Delaware.
June 24-28, 8th annual Philadelphia International (PA)
See Grand Prix.
June 25, World Open Game/7 Warmup (QC) (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
June 25-July 4, World Open Daily 2pm Blitz (QC) (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
June 28-Jul. 4, June 30-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4, 39th Annual World
Open (PA)
See Grand Prix.
July 1, World Open 7-Minute Championship (QC) (PA)
See Grand Prix.
July 3, World Open 10-Minute Championship (QC) (PA)
See Grand Prix.
July 4, World Open Blitz Championship (QC) (PA)
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 26-28 or 27-28, 43rd annual Atlantic Open (DC)
See Grand Prix.
Oct. 6-10, 7-10, 8-10, 6-9, 7-9 or 8-9, 2nd annual Continental Class
Championships (VA)
See Grand Prix.
Massachusetts
May 14, 2011 CT Open State Championship (CT)
See Grand Prix.
May 20-22 or 21-22, 19th annual New York State Open (NY)
See Grand Prix.
A Heritage Event!
May 21, 44th Western Mass Open
3SS, G/90. Holyoke Community College, Kittredge Center, 303 Homestead
Ave. (Route 202), Holyoke, MA 01040. EF: $27, rated 2200+ $15, Un-rated
FREE, all by 5/16. EF If unpaid: Add $5 at site. $$610 b/30. Sections: Open:
1st $130, Top U2000 $110, Top U1800 $90. U1600: 1st $100, Top U1400
$70, Top U1200 $60, Top Un-rated $50. Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30,
1:00 & 4:15. Ent: Edward Kostreba, (note change) 45 Fairview St.,
Palmer, MA 01069. Call Ed at 413-967-3242 or e-mail cadcamsv@bell
atlantic.net, www.wmass-chess.us. NS, NC.
May 21, Connecticut State Chess Association K-12 2011 State
Championship and UCONN School of Engineering Scholarship
Tournament (CT)
See Connecticut.
May 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, The New Yorker Open! (NY)
See Grand Prix.
uschess.org
See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14
May 28-30 or 29-30, 80th Massachusetts Open medallions. Info: David Newell (662) 289-3953, dnewell276@aol.com.
See Grand Prix. EF Mail to: The Boys & Girls Club of Kosciusko/Attala County, P.O. Box
June 12, Schenectady Open (NY) 187, Kosciusko, MS 39090.
See Grand Prix.
Missouri
June 28-Jul. 4, June 30-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4, 39th Annual World
Open (PA) May 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, 20th annual Chicago Open (IL)
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
May 28, Show Me Classic
July 22-24 or 23-24, 16th Annual Bradley Open (CT) 4SS, G/75. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland
See Grand Prix.
Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. GMs and IMs
July 29-31 or 30-31, 16th annual Green Mountain Open (VT) are not counted toward the based on prize fund total. EF: $25, $20 for
See Grand Prix. annual members of the club if registered by 5/27. MCA membership reqd
Aug. 5-7 or 6-7, 17th Annual Northeast Open (CT) from $5. PF:(b/40) $750: 1st Overall-$145, 2nd Place-$105. $100 for 1st
See Grand Prix. in each class: A, B, C, D, U1200/UNR. Winner qualifies for 2012 Club Cham-
pionship. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10, 1, 3:30, 6:15. One 1/2 point bye if
A Heritage Event! declared before round 1. Hotel: (ask for chess rate): Chase Park Plaza
Aug. 11-14, 12-14 or 13-14, 41st annual Continental Open Hotel, 1-877-587-2427, $159/night. Indigo Hotel, 314-361-4900, $99/night
See Grand Prix. or $109/night (2 doubles). Parkway Hotel, 314-256-7777, $97/night.
Aug. 17-21, 18-21, 19-21 or 20-21, Manhattan Open (NY) Water Tower Inn at 314-977-7500, $70/night. Ent: 4657 Maryland Ave.,
See Grand Prix. Saint Louis, MO 63108, or online at saintlouischessclub.org Info: 314-361-
CHESS info@saintlouischessclub.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Oct. 6-10, 7-10, 8-10, 6-9, 7-9 or 8-9, 2nd annual Continental Class
Championships (VA) June 11, Tigran Petrosian Open
See Grand Prix. 3SS, G/75. UMC Memorial Union room S203, 518 Hitt St., Columbia,
MO. Directions: From I-70 exit 126, south on Providence, east on Rollins,
Michigan north on Hitt. Reg.: 9:30-10:15. Rds.: 10:30, 1:15, 4:00. EF: $1, no
prizes -- just the satisfaction of playing well. Two ratings-equivalent sec-
May 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, 20th annual Chicago Open (IL) tions if 18+ players. Info: czar8196@gmail.com. W.
See Grand Prix.
June 18, Super Team Championship
July 15-17 or 16-17, 4th annual Chicago Class (IL) 4SS, G/65. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland
See Grand Prix. Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108. Free entries for GMs and IMs. EF: $90 for
Aug. 5-7 or 6-7, Cleveland Open (OH) 3 person team, $75 for 3 person team that are all annual members of
See Grand Prix. the club if registered by 6/17. MCA membership reqd from $5. PF:
$1,500 GTD Championship Team-$700, Top Team U4800-$500, Top Team
Minnesota U3900-$300. 1st Place team members qualify for 2012 Club Championship.
Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10, 12:30, 3, 5:30. No Half-point byes available.
May 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, 20th annual Chicago Open (IL) Unrateds will be considered 1200 for prize and pairing purposes. Hotel:
See Grand Prix. Water Tower Inn at 314-977-7500 ask for the "chess rate" of $70/night;
July 15-17 or 16-17, 4th annual Chicago Class (IL) Hotel Indigo, 4360 Lindell Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108, (314) 361-4900.
See Grand Prix. Chess rate: $89/night (King or two doubles) King w/ Balcony rate:
$99/night; Chase Park Plaza Hotel, 212 N. Kingshighway Blvd., Saint Louis,
Mississippi MO 63108, 1-877-587-2427, Chess rate: $159/night. Ent: 4657 Maryland
Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108 or online at saintlouischessclub.org. Info:
June 25, 2011 Annual Southern Mississippi Open & Scholastic 314-361-CHESS info@saintlouischessclub.org. Chess Magnet School
Chess Championship
JGP.
The Oprah Winfrey Boys & Girls Club of Kosciusko/Attala County, 500 Knox
July 15-17 or 16-17, 4th annual Chicago Class (IL)
Rd., Kosciusko, MS. Adult: 4SS, G/60. EF: $35.00 by 6/18 $50.00 on site.
See Grand Prix.
Reg.: 8:30 A.M. 1st Rd. 9:30 A.M. sect. Open, U1500. Prize fund $250.00
ea. Sect. 10 entries min. Scholastic: 5SS, G/30. EF: $15.00 by 6/18, Aug. 12-14 or 13-14, 6th annual Indianapolis Open (IN)
$20.00 on site. Reg. 9.30 A.M. 1st Rd. 10:30 A.M. prizes trophies & See Grand Prix.
Chess Life May 2011 65
 Tournament Life
Nevada
June 9, 2011 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC)
See Nationals.
June 9, 2011 National Open Blitz (QC)
See Grand Prix.
June 10, National Open Scholastic Trophy Tournament
5-SS, Game/30. South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, 9777 Las Vegas
Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89183. Open to players 18 and under. In 3 sec-
tions: U1800, U1200, and U800. Unrateds in the U1200 section and all
players in the U800 section must be age 11 or under. Trophies to top 5
in each section, top 1 in each odd 200 point rating group and unrated.
EF: $33 by 5/18, $39 by 6/8, $45 on site. REG.: 9-9:45 a.m. RDS.: 10-
11:15-12:30-1:45-3. Blitz 6:30 p.m. HR: $55 single or double ($95 Friday
and Saturday nights). 1-866-791-7626 or (702) 796-7111. ENT: National
Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0125, on line at www.Vegas
ChessFestival.com or by fax at (702) 933-9112. NS. NC. W.
June 10-12 or 11-12, 2011 National Open
See Nationals.
June 11-12, International Youth Championship
5SS, Game/65. South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd.
South, Las Vegas, NV 89183. In 4 Sections by age: 14 and Under, 14 and
Under Reserve (rated below 1100), 9 and Under, 9 and Under Reserve
(rated below 900). Trophies to top 10 in each section plus 9 class tro-
phies per section. 1st Place in each section wins a Netbook Computer
loaded with Chess Software, 2-4 win Chess prizes valued at 250-150-100.
Unrated players may not win 1st in Reserve sections. EF: $49 by 5/18,
$59 by 6/8, $70 on site. 1/2 point bye in any round (limit 2) if requested
in advance. REG.: 8-9 a.m. RDS.: 10-1-4, 10-1. Blitz 6/10 at 6:30 p.m. HR:
$55 single or double ($95 Friday and Saturday nights). 1-866-791-7626
or (702) 796-7111. ENT: National Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV
89009-0125, on line at www.VegasChessFestival.com or by fax at (702)
933-9112. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
July 14-17, 15-17 or 16-17, 16th annual Pacific Coast Open (CA-
S)
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 12-14 or 13-14, 3rd annual Central California Open (CA-N)
See Grand Prix.
Oct. 7-9 or 8-9, CCA 8th annual Los Angeles Open (CA-S)
See Grand Prix.
New Hampshire
June 11, Seacoast Open
See Grand Prix.
New Jersey
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Chess Mates Sunday G/45 Open
4-SS, Rds.: 12:30, 2:15, 4:00, 5:45 pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531
Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $40, members $30. GM Free - $30
deducted from prizes. Prizes: 70% of EF 1st, 2nd, U2200, 2000, 1800. Limit
2 byes, commit by 1:30. Re-entry $15, counts half, no re-entry after 2nd
round. (732) 499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com.
May 2, 9, 16, 23, Swiss: It's Not Just a Cheese
4-SS. 40/90, SD/60. Hackettstown Community Cntr., 293 Main St. (Rte.
46), Hackettstown, NJ 07840. EF: $12. Prizes (b/16): $60/30/20, $20
each U1800, U1500. Reg.: 7 pm 5/2. Rds.: 7:30 pm, each Monday. INFO:
ericmark4@gmail.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Every Monday Open G/5 Blitz & Chess Les-
sons/Simul (QC)
GM Yudasins Chess Lessons: 3:15pm-8:00 pm EF: $15 (3 different
classes). Blitz: 8:00pm-10:15pm. EF: $20/$15. GM Free - $15 deducted
from prize. Prizes: 80% of EF 1st, 2nd, U2200, 2000, 1800. Chess Mates
Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ (732) 499-0118. www.chess
matesnj.com.
May 4, 11, 18, 25, Every Wednesday Open G/5 Blitz & Chess Les-
sons (QC)
GM Yudasin Chess Lessons: 3:15pm-8:00 pm. EF: $15 (3 different
classes). Blitz: 8:00pm-10:15pm. EF: $20/$15. GM Free - $15 deducted
from prize. Prizes: 80% of EF 1st, 2nd, U2200, 2000, 1800. Chess Mates
Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ, (732) 499-0118. www.chess
matesnj.com.
May 6, 13, 20, 27, Every Friday Quad U1600, U2000, U2400 G/30
3RR. Rds.: 7, 8:15, 9:30pm Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rah-
way, NJ 07065. EF: $25, members $20. Prizes per quad: 1st place - $50,
2nd place - $20. (732) 499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com.
May 7, 14, 21, 28, Saturday Scholastic Quad G/30
3RR. Rds. 1:30, 2:45, 4:00pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St.,
Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $15, members $10. Prizes Quad: 1st Place:
Trophy or $25 & a free lesson or Simul from GM Yudasin. Chess Lessons
Prior to Scholastic Tournament: 12:15pm-1:15 pm. EF: $10. (732)
499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com.
May 14, Central Jersey Chess Tournament
4SS, G/30. Wyndham Princeton, 900 Scudders Mill Rd., Princeton, NJ
08536. 5 Sections: 3 Rated, 2 Unrated. All: Game in 30 minutes, every-
one plays 4 rounds, no eliminations. Unrated Sections: "K-1", "Novice"
(2nd-8th grade). Rated Sections (all K-8): "Experienced" (below 600),
"Reserve" (600-900), "Open": (above 900). Trophies: 1st - 3rd in each sec-
tion, medals to all. EF: Pre-reg. at NJChess.com, pay $30 (cash or check)
on-site by 12. Those who pre-register after Thurs., 5/12 or on site: pay
$40 (cash or check) by 12. Round 1 starts at 1:15, next rounds start ASAP.
Separate Section Awards ceremony around 3:00-4:15. USCF membs,
Chess merchandise available on-site. Send questions to: Grant Oen, Jairo
Moreira: NewJerseyChess@gmail.com.
A State Championship Event!
May 14-15, New Jersey Junior Championship
(Note changes) OPEN: (K-12) 4SS, G/90 +30sec incr. Brookdale Com-
66 Chess Life May 2011
munity College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ 07738, Larrison
Hall 116-117, use Parking Lot #2; 4 minutes from Garden State Parkway,
Exit# 109. Trophies to top 10. Top High School player from NJ awarded
entry to Denker Tournament of HS Champions.Top K-8 from NJ awarded
entry to Dewain Barber Tournament of K-8 State Champions. Open sec-
tion is FIDE rated. Reg.: Sat. 8-9:30am. Rds.: 10-3: Sat, 10-3 Sun. Game
15 playoff if ties. RESERVE: (K-12 & U1400) 4SS, G/60. Trophies to top
10, U1300, U1200, U1000, Unr. ALL: Entry fee $35 if received by 5/7, $50
at site. Reg.: Sat. 8-9:30am. Rds.:10-1-3-5:30 Sat. ENT: NJSCF P.O. Box
1511, Jackson, NJ 08527. Make checks payable to NJSCF or online at
www.characterkings.org. Info: Hal Sprechman, 732-259-3881, hsprech-
man@characterkings.org. FIDE. Chess Magnet School JGP.
May 15, Sunday Swiss G/60 - Branchburg
See Grand Prix.
May 15, Westfield Quads
3 RR, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $50
to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Rds.:
2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com,
www.westfieldchessclub.com.
May 19, 3rd Thursday Quads
3 RR, G/30 t/d5. Quads grouped by rating. All the King's Men Chess &
Games Center (Just 22 mins. from Center City Philadelphia), 62 S. Broad-
way, Pitman, NJ. 856-582-8222. Prizes: $25 1st per quad. Unr. cannot win
more than $10. EF: $12, members $10. Reg.: 6-6:45 pm. Rds.: 7-8-9 pm.
Info: cs@ATKMchessSets.com. All: Visa/MC/Disc OK w/$1surcharge.
Bring a clock!
May 20-22 or 21-22, 19th annual New York State Open (NY)
See Grand Prix.
May 21, 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. Prizes: $25 per Quad.
Reg.: 9-10:30/am. Rds.: 10:30/am-1:30/pm-4:30/pm. NJ State Chess
Federation, no dues magazine Subscription per year, OSA. NS, NC, W.
May 22, 6th DOCA Scholastic Swiss
Dean of Chess Academy, 334 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ 08822. (908)
237-2437. 4SS, G/30 for K-1, Primary, and Championship Sections. 3SS,
G/45 for Masters Section. Trophies to top 8 in sections 1-3, top 2
Unrated, top 5 in Masters Section. Sections are divided by grade: K-1,
Primary (2-3), Championship (4-12), and Masters (Must be rated over
1000). Pre-Entry: $30 ($20 DOCA member) Onsite: $40 ($30 mem-
bers). Enter online at: deanofchess.com or to Dean Ippolito, LLC, PO Box
323, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 above by 5/17. Registration: 8:30-
9:00am. Rounds: K-1, Primary & Championship sections - 10am, 11am,
12pm, 1pm. Masters section - 9am, 10:30am, 12pm.
May 22, Westfield Swiss #68 (QC)
5SS, G/15 (QC). Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. $425
Guaranteed $125, $60, under 2100, under 1850, under 1600, under 1350
$60 each. EF: $35, $25 Members. Reg.: 2-2:30 p.m. Rds.: 2:45-3:25-4:05-
4:45-5:30 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com,
www.westfieldchessclub.com.
May 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, The New Yorker Open! (NY)
See Grand Prix.
May 28, U.S. Amateur K-8 East U1200
5-SS, G/30. Holiday Inn Somerset, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ
08873. Telephone: (732) 356-1700. In 3 Sections (U1200, U900, &
U600).Trophies toTop 10, Others get chess medallions. Unrated may not
win first prize. Registration: Saturday May 28, 11am-12pm. Rounds:
12:30pm, then ASAP with lunch break after round #2. EF: $29 if mailed
by May 25 or paid online via EntryFeesRus.com, EF: $40 cash at site. One
1/2 -point bye allowed if requested with EF. April Rating supplement used.
Ent: Ken Thomas, 115 West Moore Street, Hackettstown NJ 07840.
Checks to NJSCF. Please indicate your grade level. Info: 908-763-6468
or acn@goes.com. NS. NC. W.
May 28-30, 67th Annual U.S. Amateur East Championship
See Nationals.
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Every Wednesday Open G/5 Blitz and Chess
Lessons (QC)
GM Yudasin's "Chess Lessons: 3:15pm-8:00 pm. EF: $15 (3 different
classes). Blitz: 8:00pm-10:15pm EF: $20/$15. GM Free - $15 deducted
from prize. Prizes: 80% of EF 1st, 2nd, U2200, 2000, 1800 Chess Mates
Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ (732) 499-0118. www.chess
matesnj.com.
June 3, 10, 17, 24, Every Friday Quad G/30
3RR. Rds.: 7, 8:15, 9:30pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St.,
Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $25, members $20. Prizes per quad: 1st place
- $50, 2nd place - $20. (732) 499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com.
June 4-5, 2011 Delaware Capital Open (DE)
See Delaware.
June 4, 11, 18, 25, Saturday Scholastic Quad G/30
3RR. Rds.: 1:30, 2:45, 4:00pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531 Irving St.,
Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $15, members $10. Prizes Quad: 1st Place:
Trophy or $25 & a free lesson or Simul from GM Yudasin. Chess Lessons
Prior to Scholastic Tournament: 12:15pm-1:15 pm. EF: $10. (732)
499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com.
June 5, ICA Summer 2011 Scholastic Championship in 5 sections
4SS, EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 POINTS OR
MORE WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY! US CHESS FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP
REQUIRED FOR SECTIONS 3, 4 AND 5. Info: 201 287 0250 or 201 833 1741,
E-mail: Diana@icanj.net (Web Site Entries: www.icanj.net) ADV EF:
(pmk by June 1st) $25 At Site $30 Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rnd. Late
entrants will receive a 1/2 point bye for rd. 1. Site Address: Bergen Acad-
emy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. In 5 Sections, Section
1 Junior Novice: Open to unrated players K through 2nd grade. Rds.:
First Round 10:15 AM, then ASAP (tournament will end at approximately
1:00 PM). Section 2 Novice: Open to unrated players K through 4th grade.
Rds.: First Round 10:00 AM, then ASAP (tournament will end at approx-
imately 2:00 PM). Section 3 G/45 Reserve: Open to players rated
below 800 and unrated players K through 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM,
11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 4 G/45: Open to players rated below 1200
and unrated players K through 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15,
3:00 PM. Section 5 G/60: Open to players rated below 1700 and unrated
players K through 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 12:00, 2:15, 4:30 PM. ENT:
Make EF and/or USCF Membership checks payable To: International
Chess Academy Mail To: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Ln., New Milford,
NJ 07646. NS. NC. W.
June 5, Dr. David Ostfeld Memorial ICA Summer 2011 Open Cham-
pionship
See Grand Prix.
June 5, Westfield Quads
3 RR, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $50
to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Rds.:
2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com,
www.westfieldchessclub.com.
June 5, 12, 26, Chess Mates Sunday G/45 Open
4-SS, Rds.: 12:30, 2:15, 4:00, 5:45 pm. Chess Mates Corporation, 1531
Irving St., Rahway, NJ 07065. EF: $40, members $30. GM Free - $30
deducted from prizes. Prizes: 70% of EF 1st, 2nd, U2200, 2000, 1800 Limit
2 byes, commit by 1:30. Re-entry $15, counts half, no re-entry after 2nd
round. (732) 499-0118. www.chessmatesnj.com.
June 6, 13, 20, 27, Every Monday Open G/5 Blitz and Chess Les-
sons/Simul (QC)
GM Yudasin's "Chess Lessons: 3:15pm-8:00 pm. EF: $15 (3 different
classes). Blitz: 8:00pm-10:15pm EF: $20 /$15. GM Free - $15 deducted
from prize. Prizes: 80% of EF 1st, 2nd, U2200, 2000, 1800 Chess Mates
Corporation, 1531 Irving St., Rahway, NJ (732) 499-0118. www.chess
matesnj.com.
June 11, 2011 South Jersey Open
See Grand Prix.
June 11, Central Jersey Chess Tournament
4SS, G/30. Wyndham Princeton, 900 Scudders Mill Rd., Princeton, NJ
08536. 5 Sections: 3 Rated, 2 Unrated. All: Game in 30 minutes, every-
one plays 4 rounds, no eliminations. Unrated Sections: "K-1", "Novice"
(2nd-8th grade). Rated Sections (all K-8): "Experienced" (below 600),
"Reserve" (600-900), "Open": (above 900). Trophies: 1st - 3rd in each sec-
tion, medals to all. EF: Pre-reg. at NJChess.com, pay $30 (cash or check)
on-site by 12.Those who pre-register afterThurs., 6/9 or on site: pay $40
(cash or check) by 12. Round 1 starts at 1:15, next rounds start ASAP.
Separate Section Awards ceremony around 3:00-4:15. USCF membs,
Chess merchandise available on-site. Send questions to: Grant Oen, Jairo
Moreira: NewJerseyChess@gmail.com.
June 12, Westfield Quads
3 RR, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $50
to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Rds.:
2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com,
www.westfieldchessclub.com.
June 18, King's Chess Club Quads
Morning quads and afternoon quads, G/30, Kindergarten-undergradu-
ate (scholastic, youth, and young adult memberships). Bethlehem Church,
758 Route 10, Randolph, NJ 07869. EF: None. Reg.: 9-9:20 am., 1st rd.
9:40. Arr. by noon to reg. only for afternoon quads. Medal to each quad
winner. Info: Bethlehem Church 973-366-3434 or Bob McAdams 973-694-
3988, rwm@fambright.com.
June 19, Chess Mates 1st Anniversary Tournament Sunday G/45
Open
See Grand Prix.
June 24-26, 3rd annual World Open Senior Amateur (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
June 24-28, 8th annual Philadelphia International (PA)
See Grand Prix.
June 25, World Open Game/7 Warmup (QC) (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
June 25-26, The Rentschler Foundation 2nd Annual High School
Chess Championship
an All the King's Men Chess Event. 7SS, Rds 1-6 G/60, Rd 7 G/75, Total
guaranteed prize fund: $21,200. The Holiday Inn, 2175 Rt. 70, Cherry
Hill, NJ 08002. Open to high school students (grades 9-12) born between
1992 & 1997 and not yet in college. Can be from any state. Limited to first
100 players to register. School ID may be required. ALL PRIZES (except
Participation Prizes) will be awarded in the form of COLLEGE SCHOLAR-
SHIPS and are NOT REDEEMABLE FOR CASH. EF: FREE ENTRY: for all
qualified USCF members. Unr Non-members can buy a tournament mem-
bership onsite for just $7. $$GTD: $2500-1500-1200-1000. Top South
Jersey Players (lower 8 counties): $3000, $2000, $1500, $1000. Partic-
ipation Prize: First 75 players to register, complete all games and not
win another prize will receive $100. One prize per player. Reg.: onsite
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM only if needed. Rds.: Sat., 9:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 3:30
PM, 6:15 PM Sun. 9:45 AM, 1 PM, 3:30 PM. Byes: 1/2 point byes avail-
able all rounds, limit 3, limit 2 in last 4 rounds. Must commit before round
4. ENT: Online at www.YourChessSet.com/freechess. Mail to: All the King's
Men Chess Center, 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071. INFO: to
cs@atkmchesssets.com or call 856-582-8222. DIR: 3 miles off Rt. 295
exit 34B. HR: $109/per night. Must reserve room no later than 6/10 &
mention "chess championship" to assure rate. Hotel: 856-663-5300 FREE
PARKING! Restaurant on premises. Chess Magnet School JGP.
June 25-26, 3rd annual World Open Girls Championship (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
June 25-26, 3rd annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
June 25-July 4, World Open Daily 2pm Blitz (QC) (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
uschess.org

June 26, Westfield Quads
3 RR, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $50
to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Rds.:
2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com,
www.westfieldchessclub.com.
June 28-Jul. 4, June 30-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4, 39th Annual World
Open (PA)
See Grand Prix.
July 1, World Open 7-Minute Championship (QC) (PA)
See Grand Prix.
July 3, World Open 10-Minute Championship (QC) (PA)
See Grand Prix.
July 3, Westfield Quads
3 RR, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $50
to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Rds.:
2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com,
www.westfieldchessclub.com.
July 4, World Open Blitz Championship (QC) (PA)
See Grand Prix.
July 10, Westfield Quads
3 RR, G/45. Westfield Y, 220 Clark St., Westfield, NJ 07090. Prizes: $50
to first in each section. EF: $20, $15 Members. Reg.: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Rds.:
2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-526-7163, lunnaco@aol.com,
www.westfieldchessclub.com.
July 22-24 or 23-24, 16th Annual Bradley Open (CT)
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 5-7 or 6-7, 17th Annual Northeast Open (CT)
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 17-21, 18-21, 19-21 or 20-21, Manhattan Open (NY)
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 26-28 or 27-28, 43rd annual Atlantic Open (DC)
See Grand Prix.
Oct. 6-10, 7-10, 8-10, 6-9, 7-9 or 8-9, 2nd annual Continental Class
Championships (VA)
See Grand Prix.
New Mexico
June 25-26, Albuequerque/Rio Rancho Open
Meadowlark Senior Center, 4330 Meadowlark Ln. SE, Rio Rancho, NM
87124. Co-sponsored by The Meadowlark Chess Group and the New
Mexico Chess Organization. W. 5SS, G/90T/D5. $$ $1,000 b/80. Sections:
Open, EF $35, U1800, EF $30. U1400, EF $25. If rated U1100 & playing
in U1400, EF $20. Special Prize to best U1100. Tie breaks in Open for 1st
place plaque. Rds.: 9-1-4:30, 9-1. Reg.: Sat. 8-8:30 A.M. $5 Family dis-
count after one full-price entry. Late Fee: $10 if entry not received by 6/23.
One 1/2 pt bye if requested before Rd 1. Ent: payable to: NMCO, P.O. Box
4215, Albuquerque, NM 87196. Entry form w/directions & map: nmchess.
org. Recommended Motel: Super8 (505)-896-8888, ask for chess rate.
Chess Magnet School JGP.
New York
May 7, Utica Four Seasons - Spring
4SS, Rds. 1-2 G/60. Rds. 3-4 G/90. Mohawk Valley Community College,
Exit 31, I-90, bear left, South on E. Genesee, (2.6 miles), left on Memo-
rial Highway (2.3 miles), left Sherman, right into MVCC, (IT Building
upstairs). EF: $30. Prizes b/20: $200, 125, 75, Class 100. Reg.: 8:30-9:15.
Rds.: 9:30-12:00-2:15-5:30. Ent: Joe Ball, 310 Helfer Ln., Minoa, NY 13116,
315-436-9008. Chess Magnet School JGP.
May 14, 2011 CT Open State Championship (CT)
See Grand Prix.
May 15, NSCF May Youth/Adult Over 1599
3SS, G/60. Woodlands High School, 475 W. Hartsdale Ave., Hartsdale, NY
10530. Open to all players rated over 1599. May be multiple sections of
6 or more. Concurrent with six Scholastic sections. Rds.: 10am-
12:15pm-2:30pm. No byes. EF: $35 online by 9pm 5/12 or mailed by 5/9,
$45 on site. Prizes: $100, $50 b/o 6 entries/section. Ent: See
www.nscfchess.org/tla for mail, online forms. On site reg: Sat. 5/15 9:00-
9:30am. Questions: 914-683-5530.
May 17, Marshall Masters
See Grand Prix.
May 19, 4 Rated Games Tonight!
4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W 10th St., bet 5-6 Ave.,
NYC: 212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF $35, Club
membs $25, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (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
impossible! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game.
May 20-22 or 21-22, 19th annual New York State Open
See Grand Prix.
May 21, Marshall Saturday U1800
4-SS, G/45. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300
b/20): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45.
Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry.
May 21, Connecticut State Chess Association K-12 2011 State
Championship and UCONN School of Engineering Scholarship
Tournament (CT)
See Connecticut.
May 21-22 or 22, Marshall May Grand Prix
See Grand Prix.
May 22, 30th Binghamton Monthly Tourney
FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP WITH ENTRY FEE*. 4SS, Rds.1-3 G/65, Rd.
uschess.org
See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14
4 G/75. Reg.: 8:45 to 9:15 AM. ENTRY: $35 Cash only at site. Rds.: 9:30,
12:00, 2:30, 4:45. Prizes $400 b/20: Open: $130, $70, $40. Reserve:
$80, $50, $30. Trophies: 1-3 both sections. Cordiscos Corner Store, 308
Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901. (607) 772-8782. cordiscos@
stny.rr.com. *call for details. Chess Magnet School JGP.
May 26, 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 $35, Club
membs $25, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480
b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1
bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10
min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often
impossible! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game.
May 26-June 30 (no rd June 23), Marshall Thursday Members-Only
Swiss
5-SS, G/120. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. Open to
MCC members only. EF: $20. ($300 b/20): $160-80, U2000 $60. Reg.:
6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7PM each Thursday. Limit 2 byes, request by rd. 3.
Chess Magnet School JGP.
May 27, New Yorker Rated Beginners Tournament!
4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th
St, across from Penn Station, NYC, for Under 1200 or those not rated in
any country. EF: $30, free to players who join or re-join USCF with mag-
azine, free to players also entering New Yorker Open, 5/27-30 (3-Day or
2-Day schedule), specified Greater NY prizewinners free! $$220 b/20
paid: $120-60-40. 2 byes OK, commit by 8:15. Reg. ends 6:30 pm. Rds.:
7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. No advance entries.
May 27, Point Me To The New Yorker!
3-SS, G/30. Chess Center at New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th
St, across from Penn Station, NYC. EF: $20. 3-0 wins $40, 2.5 wins $20,
2 wins $10. Reg. ends 7:15 pm. Rds.: 7:30-8:30-9:30.
May 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, The New Yorker Open!
See Grand Prix.
May 28, Marshall Saturday G/60
4-SS, G/60. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($360
b/24): $160-80, U2000 $65, U1700 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.:
11:15-11:45AM. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7PM. One bye available, request at
entry.
May 29, Marshall May Super Sunday Action
5-SS, G/30. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716.Two sections!
A. Open: ($360 b/24): $160-80, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. B. Under 1500:
($240 b/16): $120-65, U1200 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-
12:45. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry.
May 29, New Yorker Open Blitz Championship (QC)!
See Grand Prix.
May 30, Marshall Memorial Day Madness!
7-SS, G/30. Marshall CC, 23 W 10th Street, NYC. 212 477-3716. EF:
$45, members $25. ($480/24): $200-100-75, U2000 $55, U1700 $50. Reg.:
11:15-11:45AM. Rds.: 12-1:30-2:45-4-5:45-7-8:15PM. 2 byes available,
request at entry.
June 1-29, Marshall Under 2000 Wednesday Swiss
5-SS, 30/90, SD/1. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF:
$40, members $20. ($300 b/20): $160-80, U1700 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45.
Rds.: 7PM each Wednesday. Limit 2 byes, request by rd. 3. Chess Mag-
net School JGP.
June 2, 10 Grand Prix Points Tonight!
See Grand Prix.
June 2-30, 4th Long Island Chess Club Spring Open
5SS, G/90. United Methodist Church, 470 East Meadow Ave., East
Meadow, NY 11554. 2 sections: Main: U-2300/unr. $(b/20): $150-100.
Top U-1800, U-1500/unr. $70 ea. EF: $35. Reserve: U-1400/unr. $(b/10):
$100-75. Top U-1200/unr. $60. EF: $25. BOTH: Reg.: 6:40-7:10 PM, no
adv. ent., non-LICC members +$10. Rds.: 7:15 PM SHARP ea.Thursday.
2 byes 1-5. Info: www.lichessclub.com. NS. Chess Magnet School JGP.
June 3-5, 5th Annual Mayor's Cup Class Championships 2011
See Grand Prix.
June 4, Marshall Saturday U1600
4-SS, G/45. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300
b/20): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45.
Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry.
June 4-5 or 5, Marshall June Under 2300
4-SS, 30/90, SD/1. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF:
$45, members $25. ($540 b/36): 240-120, U2000/unr. $95, U1700 $85.
Reg. ends 15 min. before round. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2-day, Rds 12:30-
5:30PM each day; 1-day, (Rds. 1-2 G/30) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30PM Sun;
both merge rd. 3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. Chess
Magnet School JGP.
June 5, The Right Move #171 Team and Individual Championships
FREE EF. 4SS, G/30. Play starts promptly at 10:00. Players must check
in by 9:15 A.M. (Latecomers will not play in round one). Brandeis H.S.,
145 W. 84th St., 10024 (near Columbus Ave., Manhattan, NYC). Open to
gr. K-12. Five rated sections: Open, Under 1700, Under 1200, Under
800, Under 600. (May renew or join USCF at tournament). Non-mem-
ber sections by grades: K-4, 5-9.Trophies to top 3 in each section except
Open ($50, $30, $20 for 1st-3rd); medal to each player with 2.5 or more
points. Team plaque to 1st and 2nd each section, with top 4 scores
counting in each section (minimum 3 players on team in section). To reg-
ister: use website at www.therightmove.org or email - thechessstop@
aol.com or Fax to 718-455-2863 before 6:00PM on Fri. Give full name,
school, grade, USCF ID# , exp. date, and section. NO ON-SITE REGIS-
TRATION.
June 6, Marshall Monday Under 1600 Action
3-SS, G/30. G/30. Marshall CC, 23 W 10th Street, NYC. 212 477-3716.
EF: $25, members $15. ($200/20): $105-50, U1300 $45. Reg.: 6:15-
6:45PM. Rds.: 7-8-9PM. 1 byes available, request at entry.
June 6-27, 29th Nassau Class
40/80, 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts, Mineola. 4-SS. 6 sections.
Master-Expert, EF: $36 by 6/4. $$ (256 b/8) 176, U2200 80. Class A,
U2000/UR. EF: $31 by 6/4. $$ (216 b/8) 144-72. Class B, U1800/UR. EF:
$26 by 6/4. $$ (176 b/8) 112-64. Class C, U1600/UR. EF: $21 by 6/4.
$$ (136 b/8) 88-48. Class D, U1400/UR. EF: $16 by 6/4. $$ (96 b/8) 64-
32. Class E/UR: U1200/UR, EF: $11 by 6/4. $$ (56 b/8) 56 All, EF: $7
more at site. Non-mem $10 more. 2 byes 1-4. Rds.: 7:15 Mons.
captnhal@optonline.net. Reg.: 7-7:15 PM. Ent: Harold. Stenzel, 80 Amy
Dr., Sayville, NY 11782. Chess Magnet School JGP.
June 9, 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 $35, Club
membs $25, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480
b/32 paid): 150-100-50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1
bye if U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10
min. before game. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often
impossible! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game.
June 11, Marshall Saturday G/60
4-SS, G/60. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($360
b/24): $160-80, U2000 $65, U1700 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.:
11:15-11:45AM. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7PM. One bye available, request at
entry.
June 12, 31st Binghamton Monthly Tourney
FREE USCF MEMBERSHIP WITH ENTRY FEE*. 4SS, Rds.1-3 G/65, Rd.
4 G/75. Reg.: 8:45 to 9:15 AM. ENTRY: $35 Cash only at site. Rds.: 9:30,
12:00, 2:30, 4:45. Prizes $400 b/20: Open: $130, $70, $40. Reserve:
$80, $50, $30. Trophies: 1-3 both sections. Cordisco's Corner Store, 308
Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901. (607) 772-8782. cordiscos@stny.
rr.com. *call for details. Chess Magnet School JGP.
June 12, Marshall June Super Sunday Action
5-SS, G/30. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716.Two sections!
A. Open: ($360 b/24): $160-80, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. B. Under 1500:
($240 b/16): $120-65, U1200 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-
12:45. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry.
June 12, Schenectady Open
See Grand Prix.
June 16, Get Ready For Next Thursday!
4-SS, G/30. Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W 10th St, bet 5-6 Ave, NYC:
212-477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF: $35, Club membs
$25, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (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.
June 17-21, 4th NY International
See Grand Prix.
June 18, Marshall CC Rated Beginners Open (RBO)
Open to players rated under 1200 or unrated. 4-SS, G/45. Marshall CC,
23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300 b/20): $160-80, U900/unr. $60.
EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One
bye available, request at entry.
June 18, Syracuse-Minoa June Open
4SS. Rds.: 1 & 2 G/60, 3 & 4 G/90. Minoa Municipal Building, 240 N. Main
St., Minoa, NY (Exit Kirkville Rd. E. from I 481. R. at second light to 240
N. Main St. Rear entrance). EF: $30. Prizes b/20: $200, 125, Class 100.
Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30, 12:00, 2:15, 5:30. Contact: Joe Ball, 315-
436-9008. Chess Magnet School JGP.
June 19, Marshall CC June Scholastic
Open to players born on or before June 20, 1996. 4-SS, G/45. Mar-
shall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.:
12:15-12:45. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at
entry. 2 sections: A. Beginners: U 1000 or unrated. B. Advanced: U 1400
or unrated. Prizes: Trophies to top three players each section. One year
Marshall Chess Club Junior membership to both section winners ($160
value each).
June 20-July 18, Marshall Monday U1600
5-SS, G/90. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF: $40, mem-
bers $20. ($300 b/20): $160-80, U1300 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.:
7PM each Monday. Limit 2 byes, request by rd. 3. Chess Magnet School
JGP.
Schenectady Open
Sunday, June 12
at Studio of Bridge & Games
$1000 GUARANTEED PRIZES
plus Under 1100 Section trophies
4 rounds, Game/40
See Grand Prix for details.
Chess Life May 2011 67
 Tournament Life
June 21, Marshall Masters
See Grand Prix.
June 23, 24th Annual Thursday Night Action Championship!!
See Grand Prix.
June 24-26, 3rd annual World Open Senior Amateur (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
June 24-28, 8th annual Philadelphia International (PA)
See Grand Prix.
June 25, Marshall Saturday U1800
4-SS, G/45. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300
b/20): $160-80, U1500 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45.
Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry.
June 25, World Open Game/7 Warmup (QC) (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
June 25-26 or 26, Marshall June Grand Prix
See Grand Prix.
June 25-26, 3rd annual World Open Girls Championship (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
June 25-26, 3rd annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
June 25-29, 2011 FIDE EVENT: North American Youth Champi-
onship!
Open to players from USA, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada and Mex-
ico. Organized by Chess Educators, LLC. 7R-SS G/90 + 30/sec
increment. Doubletree Tarrytown Hotel, 455 South Broadway, Tarry-
town, NY 10591 USA. This Championship will be rated by the US Chess
Federation (USCF) and the World Chess Federation (FIDE). FIDE rules
will apply. Official players from each National Federation qualify for spe-
cial conditions. The top boy and the top girl in each section will qualify
to play in the 2012 Pan American Youth Championship. These play-
ers will be considered official players, and the accommodation and
meals will be provided by the local organizer at no cost. The top player
in each section will receive the FIDE Candidate Master Title, which
will be officially approved at the FIDE Congress in October 2011.Tro-
phies for the top five (5) players in each section.(age as of Jan 1, 2011).
Open Sections and Girls Sections for players ages under 8, 10, 12,
14,16 & 18. EF: $75 received by 5/24, $100 received by 6/13, $125 there-
after onsite.No half-points byes, only zero-point byes. On-site registration
on June 25 from 6-8pm & June 26 from 8-9:30 am. Opening Ceremony
andTechnical Meeting June 26 at 9:30am. Rounds 6/26-6/29 10am-3pm.
LODGING: DOUBLETREE TARRYTOWN HOTEL, 455 South Broadway,Tar-
rytown, NY 10591, USA. $119, plus taxes. This hotel is located in
Westchester County in New York, and it is only 35 minutes away from
Grand Central Station in New York City by Metro North Train. Each room
has 2 double beds, and the price is the same for 1-4 people in the same
room. This is special rate and you must mention Chess when you
make the reservation. You must make your reservation by Thurs-
MANHATTAN OPEN
Aug 17-21 (GM, IM norms possible), 18-21, 19-21 or 20-21 at New Yorker Hotel
$100,000 PROJECTED PRIZES, $70,000 MINIMUM GUARANTEED!
Open Section, Aug 17-21: 9 rounds, 5
days, 40/2, SD/1, FIDE rated, 200 GPP.
Other sections: 6 rounds, choice of 3
schedules. 4-day, 8/18-21, 40/2, SD/1. 3-
day, 8/19-21, 40/2, SD/1. 2-day, 8/20-21,
rounds 1-3 G/50, then 40/2, SD/1. All
merge & play for same prizes.
New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at
34th St across from Penn Station, New York
NY 10001. In 7 sections:
Open: $10000-5000-2500-1500-1000-
800-600-500-400-400, clear/tiebreak 1st
$200, top FIDE U2500/Unr $3000-1500.
U2300, U2100, U1900: Each $5000-
2500-1500-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300.
U1700: $4500-2200-1300-1000-700-
600-500-400-300-300.
U1500: $4000-2000-1000-800-700-600-
500-400-300-300, top U1300 $1000-500.
U1200: $3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-
400-400-300-300, top U1000 $1000-500.
Ratings: FIDE used for Open, August
official USCF for others. Unofficial web
ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.
68 Chess Life May 2011
day, May 26, 2011 (Cutoff Date). Call 1-914-631-5700. Free Park-
ing and Free Internet Connection. Mail entries with registration form
(available on-line) to: Chess Educators LLC, PO Box 160, New
York, NY 10028, USA. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
VISIT: www.chesseducators.com/northamericanyouth or contact the
Organizer, Beatriz Marinello by e-mailing Beatriz@chesseducators.com
or calling 917-553-4522. Chess Magnet School JGP.
June 25-July 4, World Open Daily 2pm Blitz (QC) (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
June 28-Jul. 4, June 30-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4, 39th Annual World
Open (PA)
See Grand Prix.
June 30, 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: $35, Club membs
$25, 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.
July 1, World Open 7-Minute Championship (QC) (PA)
See Grand Prix.
July 2, Marshall July Super Saturday Action
5-SS, G/30. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716.Two sections!
A. Open: ($360 b/24): $160-80, U2100 $65, U1800 $55. B. Under 1500:
($240 b/16): $120-65, U1200 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-
12:45. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry.
July 3, Marshall Sunday G/60
4-SS, G/60. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($360
b/24): $160-80, U2000 $65, U1700 $55. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.:
11:15-11:45AM. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7PM. One bye available, request at
entry.
July 3, World Open 10-Minute Championship (QC) (PA)
See Grand Prix.
July 4, Marshall 4th of July Madness!
7-SS, G/30. Marshall CC, 23 W 10th Street, NYC. 212 477-3716. EF:
$45, members $25. ($480/24): $200-100-75, U2000 $55, U1700 $50. Reg.:
11:15-11:45AM. Rds.: 12-1:30-2:45-4-5:45-7-8:15PM. 2 byes available,
request at entry.
July 4, World Open Blitz Championship (QC) (PA)
See Grand Prix.
July 6-Aug. 3, Marshall Under 2000 Wednesday Swiss
5-SS, 30/90, SD/1. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF:
$40, members $20. ($300 b/20): $160-80, U1700 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45.
Rds.: 7PM each Wednesday. Limit 2 byes, request by rd. 3. Chess Mag-
net School JGP.
Prize limits: 1) If under 26 lifetime
games as of 8/11 list, limit $500 U1000,
$1500 U1200, $2500 U1500. 2) If official
rating was 30/more pts over section max on
any list 8/10-7/11, limit $1500. 3) Unr (0-
3 games) limit $300 U1200, 600 U1500,
$1000 U1700, 1500 U1900, 2000 U2100.
Open Section entry fee: GMs, foreign
IMs/WGMs free, $150 from prize. US
IMs/WGMs, foreign FIDE players: $125
mailed by 8/9, $127 online by 8/15, $130
phoned by 8/15, $150 at site; $100 from
prize. US FIDE 2200/plus: $225 mailed by
8/9, $227 online by 8/15, $230 phoned by
8/15, $250 site. US under 2200 FIDE. all
with no FIDE: $375 mailed by 8/9, $377
online by 8/15, $380 phoned by 8/15, $400
at site. No check at site, credit card OK.
U2300 through U1200 Sections entry
fee: 4-day $224, 3-day $223, 2-day $222
mailed by 8/9, $227 online by 8/15, $230
phoned by 8/15, $250 after 8/15 until 2
hours before rd 1. Entry fee $100 less to
rated seniors 65/over.
July 7, 10 Grand Prix Points Tonight!
See Grand Prix.
July 7-Aug. 4, Marshall Thursday Members-Only Swiss
5-SS, G/120. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. Open to
MCC members only. EF: $20. ($300 b/20): $160-80, U2000 $60. Reg.:
6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7PM each Thursday. Limit 2 byes, request by rd. 3.
Chess Magnet School JGP.
July 8-10 or 9-10, 4th Summer Solstice Open (FL)
See Grand Prix.
July 9, Marshall Saturday U1600
4-SS, G/45. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. ($300
b/20): $160-80, U1300 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: 12:15-12:45.
Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30-6:15PM. One bye available, request at entry.
July 9-10 or 10, Marshall July Under 2300
4-SS, 30/90, SD/1. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212 477-3716. EF:
$45, members $25. ($540 b/36): 240-120, U2000/unr. $95, U1700 $85.
Reg. ends 15 min. before round. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2-day, Rds. 12:30-
5:30PM each day; 1-day, (Rds. 1-2 G/30) 10-11:15AM-12:30-5:30PM Sun;
both merge rd. 3. Limit 2 byes, request at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. Chess
Magnet School JGP.
July 14, 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: $35, Club membs
$25, 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.
July 22-24 or 23-24, 16th Annual Bradley Open (CT)
See Grand Prix.
July 29-31 or 30-31, 16th annual Green Mountain Open (VT)
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 5-7 or 6-7, 17th Annual Northeast Open (CT)
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 5-7 or 6-7, Cleveland Open (OH)
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 11-14, 12-14 or 13-14, 41st annual Continental Open (MA)
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 17-21, 18-21, 19-21 or 20-21, Manhattan Open
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 26-28 or 27-28, 43rd annual Atlantic Open (DC)
See Grand Prix.
Sept. 2-5, 3-5 or 4-5, 133rd annual NY State Championship
See Grand Prix.
Entry fee $100 less to unrated in U1200
or U1500. Re-entry (no Open to Open) $100.
Special 1 year USCF dues with entry: see
Tournament Life. USCF memb. required.
5-day schedule (Open only): entries end
Wed 6 pm, rds Wed 7 pm, Thu 12 & 7, Fri 11
& 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30.
4-day schedule: entries end Thu 6, rds
Thu 7, Fri 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30.
3-day: entries end Sat 10 am, rds Fri 11 &
6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30.
2-day: entries end Sun 9 am, rds Sun 10,
12:45, 3:15 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30.
-pt bye OK all, limit 3 (2 in last 4 rds).
Open must commit before rd 2, others rd 4.
Hotel rates: $145-145-170, 1-800-764-
4680, 847-777-6500, reserve by 7/27.
All: Bring set, board, clock if possible-
none supplied. $15 charge for refunds. JGP.
Entry: Continental Chess, Box 249,
Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Online entry at
chesstour.com, phone entry 406-896-2038.
Optional entry form faces inside back cover. .
uschess.org

Oct. 6-10, 7-10, 8-10, 6-9, 7-9 or 8-9, 2nd annual Continental Class
Championships (VA)
See Grand Prix.
North Carolina
May 21, TACO 73
3-SS, G/90. Caraleigh Fellowship Hall, 118 Summit Ave., Raleigh, NC. EF:
$21 (rec'd by 5/20)/$25 at site. Prize fund: $$640 b/40. OPEN: $125-
75-40 U1800: $110-60-30, U1400: $110-60-30. One class limit on playing
up. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10-1:45-5. NCCA req'd OSA. Info: http://ncchess.
org/rtcc/taco.html. Jeff Jones (919) 270-9948. Raleigh Chess@
yahoo.com.
June 4, Porter Evette Memorial
See Grand Prix.
June 17-19, The Statesville Open
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 26-28 or 27-28, 43rd annual Atlantic Open (DC)
See Grand Prix.
Oct. 6-10, 7-10, 8-10, 6-9, 7-9 or 8-9, 2nd annual Continental Class
Championships (VA)
See Grand Prix.
Ohio
May 14, House of Chess Open
4SS, G/45. House of Chess, Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH (W
of JC Penny). Sections: Open, U1600. Reg.: 11-11:25 AM. Rds.: 11:30-
1:15-3:30-5:15. Prizes (b/25): Open 1st $200, 2nd $100; U1900 1st
$100; Reserve (U1600) 1st $100. Ent: $25, Club members $20. Info &
entries: House of Chess, Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH 44070.
Phone: (440) 979-1133. E-mail: info@houseofchess.com. Web www.the
houseofchess.com/.
May 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, 20th annual Chicago Open (IL)
See Grand Prix.
June 3-5 or 4-5, 53rd GEM CITY OPEN
See Grand Prix.
June 14, Toledo June Swiss
Open, 4SS, Rd. 1 G/75, Rds. 2-4 G/90.The University ofToledo Health Sci-
ence Campus, Mulford Library Basement Caf, 3000 Arlington Ave.,
Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by
6/9 $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.
Chess Magnet School JGP.
July 8-10 or 9-10, 2011 Columbus Open
See Grand Prix.
July 9, Toledo July Swiss
Open, 4SS, Rnd. 1 G/75, Rnds. 2-4 G/90. The University of Toledo Health
Science Campus, Mulford Library Basement Caf, 3000 Arlington Ave.,
Toledo, OH 43614. Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by
7/7 $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.
Chess Magnet School JGP.
Aug. 5-7 or 6-7, Cleveland Open
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 12-14 or 13-14, 6th annual Indianapolis Open (IN)
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 17-21, 18-21, 19-21 or 20-21, Manhattan Open (NY)
See Grand Prix.
Sept. 16-18 or 17-18, 4th annual Louisville Open (KY)
See Grand Prix.
Oct. 6-10, 7-10, 8-10, 6-9, 7-9 or 8-9, 2nd annual Continental Class
Championships (VA)
See Grand Prix.
Oklahoma
A State Championship Event!
May 21, OCA Tulsa Spring Open 2011 & Oklahoma State Junior
Championship
4SS, G/60. One section. Best Western AirportTulsa, I-244 at Garnett, 888-
438-0780 or 918-438-0780. Prizes: Open G$$ 250-125-75 plus trophy to
Champion; Junior: G$$ 200-100-50 plus official state title and trophy to
top Oklahoma Junior; additional $$ b/entries, trophies to Class A, B, C
& D/Under winners. Juniors must be under 21 on May 21. EF: $25 at door,
OCA membership included. Reg.: 9:00-9:45am; accelerated pairings
may be used; one 1/2 point bye in Rd 1 only. Rds.: 10am, 1:00pm,
3:30pm & 6:30pm. Contact: Chuck Unruh, PO Box 340, Collinsville, OK
74021, 918-371-2978 or 800-460-2794, chunruh@aol.com. More info:
www.ochess.org.
May 27-30, 30th NAO FIDE 11 round Open
See Grand Prix.
June 25-26, 66th Oklahoma Open State Championship
See Grand Prix.
Oregon
Aug. 12-14, Portland Chess Club Centennial Open - $10,000 Guar-
anteed!
See Grand Prix.
Pennsylvania
Every Saturday Lehigh Valley Super Quads & G/10 (QC)
(NO QUADS OR BLITZ ON LVCA GRAND PRIX DATES LISTED IN CHESS
LIFE) G/40 Quads, 3-RR. Reg.: 1p. Lehigh County Senior Ctr., 1633 Elm
uschess.org
See previous issue for TLAs appearing May 1-14
St., Allentown, PA 18102. EF: $10, $30 for 3-0 score, else $25 for 1st. G/10
Quick Chess, 5-SS, Reg.: 5-6:15 pm. EF: $5, Prizes: 50% of Paid Entries.
Info: bdavis@lehighvalleychess.org, www.lehighvalleychess.org/.
May 13, Doylestown Quads #9 (K-12)
Doylestown Activity Center, Doylestown, PA. See www.silverknightschess.
com for complete information or to register.
May 15, Spring Finale (K-12)
Wayne Elementary School, Wayne, PA. See www.silverknightschess.com
for complete information or to register.
May 16, Plymouth Meeting Quads #5 (K-12)
Colonial Elementary School, Plymouth Meeting, PA. See www.silverknights
chess.com for complete information or to register.
May 21, 2011 May LVCA Scholastic K-12 Championship
(9 Trophies) 5-SS, G/30. EF: $30, $35 CASH ONLY after 5/18/11 AT SITE.
Trophys to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th,Top U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, UNR, FREE
ENTRY TO UNRATEDS, if paying 1 year USCF Dues, Drawings for $100 in
Door Prizes. Rds.: 12-1:30-2:45-4-5:30. Reg.: Ends 11:30am. Lehigh
County Senior Ctr., 1633 Elm St., Allentown, PA 18102. Ent: Bruce Davis,
1208 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18018, Ph. 610-625-0467, Email: bdavis@
lehighvalleychess.org. Info: www.lehighvalleychess.org/.
May 22 not May 8, Bryn Mawr Quads #5 (K-12)
Bryn Mawr Community Center, Bryn Mawr, PA. See www.silverknightschess.com
for complete information or to register.
May 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, The New Yorker Open! (NY)
See Grand Prix.
May 28, 2011 May Grand Prix
See Grand Prix.
June 4, Scranton G/29 Open (QC)
5R SS, G/29. Clarion Hotel, 300 Meadow Ave., Scranton, PA (Exit 184 off
I-81). $$ (b/20): $125, $65, U1800 -$50, U1400/unr -$40 + trophies,
upset prize & door prize. EF: $25 rec. by 6/3, $30 at site. Reg.: 8:30-
9:45am. Rds.: 10-11:15-12:30-2-3:15. Entries/Info: Bernie Sporko, 127
S. Main St., Carbondale, PA 18407, 570-282-2793, cell: 570-604-2461, e-
mail: basp0529@verizon.net, online entries acc. thru PayPal, include entry
info in message.
June 4, W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads
Our 22nd year! 3RR, 40/80, sd/30. United Methodist Church, 129 S. High
St., West Chester, PA 19382. EF: $20. Prizes: $$40, $50 for 3-0. Reg.: 9am.
Rds.: 9:30, 1, 4:30. Info: Jim White 484-678-3164.
June 4-5, 2011 Delaware Capital Open (DE)
See Delaware.
June 12, 41st Fred Thompson Memorial
4SS, G/60. Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
EF: $28 postmarked by 6/8, $38 thereafter, $3 discount to PCC members.
2 Sections: Open and Reserve (U1600). Prizes $$500 b/30. Open: $120
- 80, U2000 $60, U1800 $40. Reserve: $80 - 50, U1400 $40, U1200/Unr
$30. Reg.: 9-9:45. Requests for half-point byes must be made by the start
of Round 2. Rds.: 10AM-12:30PM-3:30PM-6PM. Info: 412-421-1881,
www.pittsburghcc.org. Entries: Pittsburgh Chess Club, Attn: Mike
Holsinger, 5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Make checks payable
to Pittsburgh Chess Club. NC. W.
June 12, Chess In Jasper Park and Picnic (3) G/10 Event (QC)
(3) G/10 Swiss, 5-SS each. EF: $10 Cash each event, FREE ENTRY TO
UNRATEDS. if paying 1 year USCF Dues, No adv ent. Jasper Park Pavil-
lion, 4960 Vera Cruz Rd. North, Emmaus, 18049. PICNIC 11am-DUSK,
Prizes: Min. 50% Rtd. based on pd entries. 1st-60%, 2nd-30%, 3rd-10%
AND ADD if 12 or more players "Top U1600"- $15, Top U1000 - $15,
more based on pd. Reg Ends: 1, 3, 5 pm for each event. Event #1: Rd-
1: 1pm, Event #2: Rd-1: 3pm, Event #3: Rd-1: 5pm. Info: 484-866-3045,
bdavis@lehighvalleychess.org, www.lehighvalleychess.org/.
June 24-26, 3rd annual World Open Senior Amateur
5SS, 40/2, SD/1. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel (see World
Open). Open to all born before 6/27/61 and rated under 2010 or unrated.
Prizes $2000 based on 35 entries, else in proportion except $1000
minimum guaranteed: $500-250-125, Under 1810 $300-150, Under
1610/Unr $250-125, Under 1410 $200-100. EF: $68 mailed by 6/15,
$70 online at chesstour.com by 6/22, $75 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 6/22,
$80 at site. Reg. ends 6:30 pm 6/23, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10
& 4:30. Byes: OK all, limit 2 byes if 1810/over, limit 1 bye otherwise, must
commit before rd 2. Special USCF dues: see chesstour.com. Hotel
rates & entries: See World Open.
June 24-28, 8th annual Philadelphia International
See Grand Prix.
June 25, World Open Game/7 Warmup (QC)
Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel (see World Open). 4-SS, double
round (8 games), G/7 + 2 seconds delay. Prizes $300 based on 20
entries, else in proportion: $100-50, U2100 $60, U1800 $50, U1500/Unr
$40. EF: $20, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends 8:45 pm, rds. 9 pm, 9:45
pm, 10:30 pm, 11:15 pm. One pair of 1/2 pt byes available, must com-
mit before rd 2. Quick rated (will not affect regular ratings), but higher
of regular or quick used for pairings & prizes.
June 25-26, 3rd annual World Open Girls Championship (PA)
5SS, G/90. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel (see World Open).
Open to all girls born after 6/26/93. In 2 sections. Open Section: Tro-
phies to top 5, 1st C, D, E/below; free entry in all CCA tournaments
7/14/11-11/30/11 to 1st. Under 1000 Section: Trophies to top 5, 1st
Under 800, Under 600, Unrated, free entry in all CCA tournaments
7/14/11-8/31/11 to 1st. Both sections: EF: $41 mailed by 6/15, $43
online at chesstour.com by 6/22, $45 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 6/22,
$50 at site. Late reg. 9 to 9:30 am 6/25, rds. Sat 10-2-6, Sun 10-2. One
half point bye allowed, must commit before rd 2. HR & Ent: See World
Open. Chess Magnet School JGP.
June 25-26, 3rd annual World Open Under 13 Championship
6SS, G/65. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel (see World Open).
Open to all born after 6/26/98. In 2 sections. Open Section: Trophies
to top 5, 1st C, D, E; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/14/11-11/30/11
to 1st. Under 1200 Section: Trophies to top 5, 1st Under 1000, Under
800, Under 600, Unrated; free entry in all CCA tournaments 7/14/11-
8/31/11 to 1st. EF: $42 mailed by 6/15, $43 online at chesstour.com by
6/23, $45 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 6/22, $50 at site. Reg. 6/26 9 to
10:30 am, rds. Sat. 11-2-5, Sun. 10-1-4. One half point bye allowed,
must commit before rd 2. HR & Ent: See World Open. Chess Magnet
School JGP.
June 25-July 4, World Open Daily 2pm Blitz (QC)
10 separate tournaments at Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel
(see World Open). Each is a 4-SS, double round (8 games), G/5. Prizes
$300 based on 20 entries, else in proportion: $100-50, U2100 $60,
U1800 $50, U1500/Unr $40. EF: $20, at site only, no checks. Reg. ends
1:45 pm, rds. 2, 2:45, 3:15, 3:45. One pair of 1/2 pt byes available, must
commit before rd 2. Quick rated (will not affect regular ratings), but higher
of regular or quick used for pairings & prizes.
June 28-Jul. 4, June 30-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4, 39th Annual World
Open
See Grand Prix.
July 1, World Open 7-Minute Championship (QC)
See Grand Prix.
July 3, World Open 10-Minute Championship (QC)
See Grand Prix.
July 4, World Open Blitz Championship (QC)
See Grand Prix.
July 22-24 or 23-24, 16th Annual Bradley Open (CT)
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 5-7 or 6-7, 17th Annual Northeast Open (CT)
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 5-7 or 6-7, Cleveland Open (OH)
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 17-21, 18-21, 19-21 or 20-21, Manhattan Open (NY)
See Grand Prix.
Aug. 26-28 or 27-28, 43rd annual Atlantic Open (DC)
See Grand Prix.
Sept. 2-5, 3-5 or 4-5, 133rd annual NY State Championship (NY)
See Grand Prix.
Oct. 6-10, 7-10, 8-10, 6-9, 7-9 or 8-9, 2nd annual Continental Class
Championships (VA)
See Grand Prix.
Rhode Island
Cranston-Warwick CC Monthly
Every Tuesday. 4SS, 40/70, SD/30. Garden City Center, Cranston. EF:
$5/game (club mbrs: $3/game). Reg.: 6:30-6:50pm; email preferred.
Rds.: 1st 4 Tuesdays of the month, 7pm sharp! 5th Tuesday extra rated
games and events. One bye rd 1-3; if notified in advance. Prizes based
on entries. Info: www.cranstonchess.org, 401-575-1520. Chess Mag-
net School JGP.
May 14, 2011 CT Open State Championship (CT)
See Grand Prix.
May 21, Battleship Cove Tnmt on the USS Massachusetts (MA)
Reg.: www.richess.org, rhodeislandchess@yahoo.com, (401) 359-1602.
Scholastic event.
May 21, Connecticut State Chess Association K-12 2011 State
Championship and UCONN School of Engineering Scholarship
Tournament (CT)
See Connecticut.
South Carolina
July 9-10, South Carolina Class Championship
See Grand Prix.
Tennessee
A State Championship Event!
May 13-15 or 14-15, 2011 Tennessee Senior Open
5SS, G/120. Fair Park Senior Center, 1433 Livingston Rd., Crossville, TN
38555. EF: $25 if mailed by 5/6/2011 $35 at site. 3-Day: Reg Friday 2:00-
3:30 PM Rds: 4, 10-4, 9-2. 2 Day: Reg 8:00-9:30 Rds: 10-1-4, 9-2. Memb.
Req'd: TCA $10. $$GTD: $150-100. 50-B/C, D/E, B1000, Age 60-69,
Age-70 & Older, UNR (UNR eligible for UNR prize only). Plaques to top 3,
B1400, Age 70+ (plaques toTennessee residents only). Medals to all par-
ticipants. ENT: Harry D. Sabine, PO Box 381, Crossville, TN 38557. HR:
$60 + tax 931-484-1551 or 1-866-707-8408 Crossville Best Western
Leisure Inn, 4035 Highway 127 N, Crossville, TN 38571. NS.
May 21, Pawn Power Open 8
3 sections: G/60 (4 rds) and G/30 (7 rds) and U1200 G/45 (4 rds), EF:
$20 ($15 MCC members) G/30-$100-$75-$25; 1st G/60-$100-$75-$25
guaranteed prizes. U1200: Trophies to Top 3. Free blitz tournament for
all entries after last rd! ($10 for blitz only), unrated g/5, trophy for 1st.
Reg.: 05/21: 8-9:30am. Rounds (G/60): 10-1-3-5. Rounds (G/30): 10-
11-1-2-3-4-5. Rounds (G/45): 10 and as soon as possible. Site: Greater
Memphis Chess Center, 5796 Shelby Oaks Dr., Suite 11, Memphis, TN
38134. Entries: Memphis Chess Club Inc., PO Box 17864, Memphis, TN
38187-0864. memphischess.com, gpylant@gmail.com.
May 28, Rutherford County Open
See Grand Prix.
June 4, Rea Hayes Open Chess Tournament
See Grand Prix.
June 4-5, 2011 U.S. Amateur South Championship
See Nationals.
Chess Life May 2011 69
 Tournament Life

June 25-26, John Hurt Memorial 8
See Grand Prix.
Oct. 6-10, 7-10, 8-10, 6-9, 7-9 or 8-9, 2nd annual Continental Class
Championships (VA)
See Grand Prix.
Texas
May 6-8, 2011 National Elementary (K-6) Championship
See Nationals.
May 27 or 28-29, Texas State and Amateur Championships
See Grand Prix.
June 25-26, San Antonio City Championship
5SS, Rd. 1 G/60; others 40/2, SD/1. Hornbeak Bldg, 2nd floor, 4450 Med-
ical Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229. $$(1,000 b/40): $250-150, U2200,
U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400/unr. ea. $120.Trophy to top Bexar Cty. res-
ident. EF: $30 if rec'd by 6/23, $35 site. Entry discounted by 50% if
entrant agrees to forego 1/2 winnings. Under-21 USCF renewal receives
$15 discount. Reg.: 8:30-9:30 a.m., Rds.: 10-1-7, 9-3. half pt. bye any 1
rd., notice before Rd. 2 is paired. Ent: SACC, POB 501, Helotes, TX
78023. Info: www.sanantoniochess.com, 210-695-2324 NS. NC. W. Chess
Magnet School JGP.
July 18-23, 2011 U.S. Senior Open
See Nationals.
July 22-24, 2011 U.S. Junior Open
See Nationals.
Vermont
May 14, White River Open
See Grand Prix.
May 20-22 or 21-22, 19th annual New York State Open (NY)
See Grand Prix.
June 12, Schenectady Open (NY)
See Grand Prix.
July 29-31 or 30-31, 16th annual Green Mountain Open
See Grand Prix.
Sept. 2-5, 3-5 or 4-5, 133rd annual NY State Championship
See Grand Prix.
Virginia
Arlington Chess Club Friday Night USCF Rating Ladder
30/90, SD/1. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington
Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203. Ladder has been running for over 45 years,
now win money too! Most monthly game points: $50; most total points
Jan. to Dec.: $100. Must join club to play. Yearly dues: $50 adults, $40
seniors and U18, cash or check. Dates found on our website:
http://members.cox.net/arlingtonchessclub/. Reg.: weekly sign-up from
7:00-8:00, games start by 8:10, no advance entries. Contact for info only:
Chrisney2@gmail.com. W, NS. Chess Magnet School JGP (if 4
rounds/games played in that one month).
Arlington Chess Club's Monthly Action Tournament
Once each month, the ACC sponsors an action tournament (dates found
on our website: http://members.cox.net/arlingtonchessclub/.) 3SS,
G/30. Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Held concurrently with Room. EF: $35 if received by 6/4, $45 at site. Reg.: 6/11 8:45-9:45am.
club ladder. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Rds.: Sat 10-4 p Sun 9-2:30pm. Byes: One 1/2 point bye available if
Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Reg.: 7:00-8:15. Rd. 1: 8:20. EF: $15 ($10 for requested before Rd 2. Standard USCF Tiebreaks for title if needed.
ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Contact for info only: chris- Hotel: Comfort Inn Landmark, 6253 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22312,
ney2@gmail.com. W. NS. 703-642-3422. $75/day rates available Fri-Sun until (hotel .33 miles
May 14, Kingstowne School Team from Lincolnia). Info: matkins2@cox.net www.vachess.org/senior.htm.
5SS, G/45. KingstowneThompson Center, 6090 Kingstowne Village Pkwy., Entry: Make checks to "Virginia Chess" and mail to Michael Atkins, PO
Box 6138, Alexandria, VA 22306. Free EF to 2010 Champ! NS. W.
Alexandria, VA 22315. Limited to 12 teams. Open to 4-player teams who
attend the same school in grades K-12. Not a "scholastic tournament." June 18, HR Summer Swiss
Team rating must be under 2000. Unrateds must play on boards below 4SS, G/65. Howard Johnsons, 1815 Mercury Blvd., Hampton. Prizes: $700
lowest rated teammate. Team is unrated if all four players unrated. b/o 30 $200, $100, A-B & unr-C-D-U12 each $80 increased with 35+. EF:
Prizes: Plaques to top 6 teams; participation medals to all players. 5-0 $37 by 6/16 else $45. Reg.: 8:30-9:00. Rds.: 9:20-12:15-2:45-5:15.
score wins free entry to a future Kingstowne Quad/Action-Plus. EF: Entries/Cks: Ernest Schlich, 1370 S. Braden Cres., Norfolk, VA 23502,
$20 per team, entries accepted until 5/7 or all team slots filled. Reg (pay- (757) 853-5296, http://mysite.verizon.net/eschlich. Chess Magnet
ment of e-mail and late entry fees): 9-10:15. Team captains' School JGP.
meeting: 10:30. Rds.: 11-1-3-5-7. Ent (checks payable to): Don W. Mil-
lican, P.O. Box 2902, Springfield, VA 22152. Include school name, captain's June 24-26, 3rd annual World Open Senior Amateur (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
name (non-playing not required to be USCF member), players' names, ID
numbers, ratings, expiration dates. E-mail (see below) if close to advance June 25-26, 3rd annual World Open Girls Championship (PA)
cutoff to check on available slots. E-mail (entries accepted after 5/7 See Pennsylvania.
if available, pay at tournament before round 1 pairings, see Reg
above): dm407_92@hotmail.com. Limit one team per school until 5/7; June 25-26, 3rd annual World Open Under 13 Championship (PA)
after 5/7 extra teams from same school allowed. W (please give 48- See Pennsylvania.
hour notice if needed).
June 28-Jul. 4, June 30-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4, 39th Annual World
May 15, Scholastic Quads Open (PA)
Franklin Sherman Elementary School, 6630 Brawner St., McLean, VA See Grand Prix.
22101. See www.silverknightschess.com for complete information or to July 30-31, 2nd Annual Fairfax Open
register.
May 21, 2011 Walter Muir Memorial
See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix. Aug. 26-28 or 27-28, 43rd annual Atlantic Open (DC)
See Grand Prix.
May 28, Sterling Chess Norm Hunt
4SS, G/61. St. Francis Episcopal Church, Harris Hall, 9220 Georgetown Oct. 6-10, 7-10, 8-10, 6-9, 7-9 or 8-9, 2nd annual Continental Class
Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066. EF: $2 if preregistered by 5/26, $4 there- Championships
after. Unrateds free. Pay on site. No prizes; rating only. Preregister See Grand Prix.
online at www.meetup.com/sterling-chess-tournaments. Reg.: 11:30-
12:00. Rds.: 12:15; following rounds ASAP. Event should be finished Washington
before 10 p.m. Bye: Half-point, any round. Info: news@serranoasso May 28-30 or 29-30, Washington Open
ciates.com. Chess Magnet School JGP. See Grand Prix.
June 4, Kingstowne Quad #74/Action-Plus #46
KingstowneThompson Center, 6090 Kingstowne Village Pkwy., Alexandria, Wisconsin
VA 22315. 2 Events. Quad #74: 3RR G/100. EF: $10 if received by 6/1,
$15 at site. Prizes: Medals to 1st and 2nd in each quad: gold to 1st if 3- May 26-30, 27-30, 28-30 or 29-30, 20th annual Chicago Open (IL)
0 score, else silver; bronze to 2nd. Rds.: 11-3-7. Action-Plus #46: 5SS See Grand Prix.
G/45. EF: $15 if received by 6/1, $20 at site. Prizes $$250 b/20: $100- May 28, Chicago Open G/15 (QC) (IL)
60, U1800-U1400-Unr. each $30. Rds.: 11-1-3-5-7. Both: Reg. 9-10:30. See Illinois.
Ent (checks payable to): Don W. Millican, P.O. Box 2902, Springfield, VA
22152. Email (info only): dm407_92@hotmail.com. W (please give 48- May 29, Chicago Open G/7 (QC) (IL)
hour notice if needed). See Illinois.
May 30, Chicago Open Blitz (QC) (IL)
A State Championship Event!
June 11-12, 2011 Virginia Senior Championship See Illinois.
4-SS. 30/90 SD/1. Lincolnia Senior Center, 4710 North Chambliss St., July 15-17 or 16-17, 4th annual Chicago Class (IL)
Alexandria, VA 22312. Open to all USCF Members born before June See Grand Prix.
11, 1961 (50+). VCF Membership Req for VA Residents. Prizes $1000
(G): 1st - $300 2nd - $175 3rd - $150 Top U2000-$130, Top U 1700-$125, Aug. 12-14 or 13-14, 6th annual Indianapolis Open (IN)
U1400-$120. Top Age 60-69 - and Top Age 70+ Plaques. Site: Dining See Grand Prix.

Classifieds
Chess Life accepts classified advertising in these categories: Activities, For Rent, For Sale, Games, Instruction, Miscellaneous, Services, Tournaments, Wanted. Only typed or e-mailed copy is accepted.
Absolutely no telephone orders. Rates (per word, per insertion): 1-2 insertions $1.50, 3-6 insertions $1.25, 7 + insertions $1.00. Affiliates pay $1.00 per word regardless of insertion frequency. No other
discounts available. Advertisements with less than 15 words will cost a minimum of $15 per issue. Post office boxes count as two words, telephone numbers as one, ZIP code is free. Full payment must
accompany all advertising. All advertising published in Chess Life is subject to the applicable rate card, available from the Advertising Department. Chess Life reserves the right not to accept an adver-
tisers order. Only publication of an advertisement constitutes final acceptance. For a copy of these complete set of regulations & a schedule of deadlines, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to:
Chess Life Classifieds, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557.

For Sale
* WORLDS FINEST CHESS SETS *
*The House of Staunton, produces unquestionably the finest Staunton
Chess sets. *Pay-Pal and all Major Credit Cards accepted. The
House of Staunton, Inc.; 1021 Production Court; Suite 100; Madison, AL 35758.
*Website: www.houseofstaunton.com; phone: (256) 858-8070; email:
sales@houseofstaunton.com.
Instruction
TOP-QUALITY BARGAIN CHESS LESSONS BY PHONE
With more than 40 years of experience teaching chess, the Mid-Atlantic
Chess Instruction Center is the best in the business. We specialize in adult
students. We offer 32 different courses as well as individual game analysis.
Center Director: Life Master Russell Potter. Tel.: (540) 344-4446. If we are
out when you call, please leave your name & tel. #.
LEARN CHESS BY MAIL:
Any Strength: Inquire about individual programs. Alex Dunne, 324 West
Lockhart Street, Sayre, PA 18840. alex.dunne@cqservices.com.
YOULL SEE REAL PROGRESS by Studying with 3- Time U.S.
Champ GM Lev Alburt!
Private lessons (incl. by mail and phone) from $80/hr.
Autographed seven-volume, self-study Comprehensive Chess
Course-only $134 postpaid! P.O. Box 534, Gracie Station, NY, NY 10028. (212)
794-8706.
Learn Chess Online
Experienced chess coaches from India, starting at $9/hour. URL:
www.mychessguru.com Phone: (732) 207-6203 e-mail: mychess-
guru@gmail.com
* Anatoly Karpov Chess Camps * - Lindsborg, KS - July 10-15; 17-
22, 2011. GM Var Akobian, instructor. (785) 227-2224 or www.anatolykarpov
chessschool.org.
Services
York Home Page (Chess)*
*https://sites.google.com/site/jamesalanyork/*
Wanted
* CHESS-PLAYER SCHOLARS *
in top 10% of high school class with USCF > 2000 and SAT (math + critical
reading) > 1400 for possible college scholarships to UMBC. Prof. Alan Sher-
man, Dept. of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Univ. of Maryland,
Baltimore County, 21250. 410-455-2666, sherman@umbc.edu
ChessMate Pocket & Travel Sets
Perfect chess gifts for the chess lover in your life:
The finest magnetic chess sets available.
Handmade in the USA
30-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!
WWW.CHESSMATE.COM Phone: 425.697.4513

70 Chess Life May 2011 uschess.org

 Solutions

CHESS TO ENJOY Qxd3+, when 2. Kxd3 Bxc6+ simplifies to an easy Qxd8 Bxd8 7. Kxd8 f5 8. f4 and 3. ... Bh2 4. Bxd5+
(page 15) win. Rxd5 5. g8=Q Rc5+ 6. Kd7+ Kb7 7. Qg2+ win for

Trapping: Whites bishop is trapped by 1. ... f6

Problem IV. White.
Problem I.
Dont take credit for 1. Qxb7! (1. ... Qxb7 2. Rxd8 mate) 4. Bh1!
unless you also saw that 1. ... Qe8 2. Qb8! wins (not 2. and soon won. White only draws after 4. Bxd5+? Rxd5 5. g8=Q

Mating net: Black gets out of check and scores

exf6?? Qe1+ 3. Kh2 Qg3+ which draws). Problem V. Rc5+ 6. Kd7+ Kb7 or 4. Be4? Re5!
Problem II. 4. ... Rh5
1. Bf6+ Kf8 2. Be4! and Rh8 mate (2. ... Ke8 3. with 1. ... Bf4+ 2. Kd3 (2. Qc2 or 2. Qd2 only delays No better is 4. ... Bd2 5. c4! bxc4 6. Bxd5+ Rxd5 7.
Bc6+!). matters) 2. ... Nc5 mate or 2. ... Nxf2 mate. g8=Q Rc5+ 8. Kd7+ Kb7 9. Qg2+ Kb8 10. Qh2+

Mating net: Black triumphs with 1. ... Qe6+ and

Problem III. Problem VI. Kb7 11. Qh1+ Kb8 12. Qh8+ Kb7 13. Qb2+
Not 1. Qf6? Qb2! but 1. Rf3!, threatening 2. Qxf7+! 5. Bg2 Rg5 6. Bf3 f6 7. Bh1 Bd2 8. Bxd5+ Rxd5 9.
Rxf7 3. Re8+ and mates. After 1. ... Rcc8, then 2. mate next. g8=Q Rc5+ 10. Kd7+ Kb7 11. Qg2+ Kb8 12. Qh2+
Qf6 works. Kb7 13. Qd6 Rxc3 14. Qxd2 Rc7+ 15. Ke6 Rc6+
Problem IV. ENDGAME LAB 16. Kf5 wins.
1. ... e3! 2. Qxe3 Nc2+ or 2. dxe3 Nc2+ 3. Ke2 Benkos Bafflers (page 45)
Qd3+ or 2. Qf1 exd2+ 3. Bxd2 Nc2+ 4. Kd1 Ne3+. Problem I.
Problem V. 1. Qh8+ Rg8 2. Qxg8+ Qxg8 3. Rd2+ Bd7+ 4.
1. d7! Qa8 2. Qxd8+! Qxd8 3. Rb8! Qxb8 4. d8=Q+ Rxd7+ Kc8 5. Rc7+ Kb8 6. Rb7+ Ka8 7. Kc7 Qh8 The TLA pages Information
and mates. 8. Bc6 Qxe5+ 9. Kb6 Qb2+ 10. Kc7 for Organizers, TDs, and Affil-
Problem VI. Worse is 10. Ka6? Qxb7+ 11. Bxb7+ Kb8 12. Be4 iates and Information for
1. Qg5! Rxd1+ 2. Rxd1 Qxd1+ 3. Kh2 g6 4. Bxg6! Kc7 13. Kb5 Kd6 14. Kc4 Ke5. Players can now be found
(not 4. Qf6 Kf8 5. h7 Qh5+!) 4. fxg6 5. Qxg6+ Kf8 6. 10. ... Qxb7+ 11. Bxb7+ Ka7 12. Be4!
h7! or 4. ... Qd2 5. h7+ and mates.
online at main.uschess.org/
White lands in Zugzwang after 12. Bh1? f5 13. Kc6
No defense is 1. ... f5 2 Rxd4! but 1. ... f6 2. Qg6! e5 14. Kd5 e4 15. Kd4 (A pawn promotes after 15. go/tlainfo.
fxe5 would have reached a lost ending after 3. Qh7+ Ke5 e3 16. Bf3 h2) 15. ... Kb6 16. Ke3 Kc5 17. Kf2
Kf8 3. Qh8+ Ke7 4. Qxg7+ Kd6 5. Rxd4+. Kd4 18. Kg3 Ke3 19. Kxh3 Kf2.
12. ... h2 13. Bh1 f5 14. Kc6 e5 15. Kd5 e4 16. Kd4
SOLITAIRE CHESS Black cant make progress since White has either
ABCs of Chess (page 17)

Pin: Black captures Whites queen for free, by 1. ...

Problem I.

Qxa4.
Bg2 or Bh1 to avoid Zugzwang.
Problem II.
1. Bf3+ d5 2. Nxd5
The alternatives are much worse: 2. g8=Q Kb7! 3.
DONATE
TO U.S. TRUST ONLINE!
Mating net: Mate follows directly from 1. ... c2+.
Problem II. Bxd5+ Rxd5+ 4. Nxd5 Nxg8; 2. g8=N? Ne4 3. Nh6

Now you can donate online

Kb7; 2. Kc8? Rxg7!

through a secure website at

If 2. Rxb4, then 2. ... Qxb4+ and mate next. 2. ... Nxd5 3. Kc8 Bf4

Attraction: Black discovers truth with 1. ...

Problem III. The bishop hardly can find any safe place.

www.uschesstrust.org
Both 3. ... Bc7 4. Bxd5+! Rxd5 5. g8=Q Rd8+ 6.

Simply click on
Donate
and then on the
Make a Donation
button!

CHESS LIFE USPS# 102-840 (ISSN 0197-260X). Volume 66 No. 5. PRINTED IN THE USA. Chess Life, formerly Chess Life & Review, is published monthly by the United States Chess Federation, 137 Obrien Dr., Crossville, TN
38557-3967. Chess Life & Review and Chess Life remain the property of USCF. Annual subscription (without membership): $50. Periodical postage paid at Crossville, TN 38557-3967 and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER:
Send address changes to Chess Life (USCF), PO Box 3967, Crossville, Tennessee 38557-3967. Entire contents 2011 by the United States Chess Federation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored
in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise without the prior written permission of USCF. Note: Unsolicited materials are submitted at the sender's risk and Chess
Life accepts no responsibility for them. Materials will not be returned unless accompanied by appropriate postage and packaging. Address all submissions to Chess Life, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557-3967. The opinions expressed
are strictly those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Chess Federation. Send all address changes to: U.S. Chess, Membership Services, PO Box 3967, Crossville, Tennessee 38557-3967.
Include your USCF I.D. number and a recent mailing label if possible. This information may be e-mailed to addresschange@ uschess.org. Please give us eight weeks advance notice.
PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 41473530 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO EXPRESS MESSENGER INTERNATIONAL P.O. BOX 25058 LONDON BRC, ONTARIO, CANADA N6C 6A8

uschess.org Chess Life May 2011 71

 Worlds biggest open tournament!

39th Annual

WORLD OPEN
Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel
9 rounds, June 30-July 4, June 28-July 4, July 1-4 or 2-4, 2011
$300,000 projected prizes, $225,000 minimum guaranteed!
In 7 sections- you play only those in your section. Free GM lectures & analysis!
A HISTORIC SITE! SPECIAL FEATURES! 5) Entry fee $100 less to seniors over 65
The World Open returns to the 1) Schedule options. 5-day is popular, and all players rated under 1000.
Sheraton Philadelphia Hotel, near many 7-day leisurely, others save time and money. 6) International 6/24-28: prizes raised
historic landmarks including Independence 2) GM & IM norms possible in Open, to $10,000, $500 guarantee to foreign GMs.
Hall, the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia IM norms in U2400. Open, Under 2400, 7) New SENIOR PRIZES for 65/over
Museum of Art, and the Liberty Bell, as well and now UNDER 2200 are FIDE rated. $1800-1200-600-400, all sections eligible,
as restaurants, theaters, museums and 3) Anti-sandbagging rule: $2000 prize based on score regardless of section!
shopping. Special room rate $97. limit if rated more than 30 points over the 8) Unique- big money U2400 Section!
Parking $10 with guest room, $20 class maximum on any list 7/10-6/11. 9) 17 quick or blitz side events!
without; public lot a block away is probably 4) Large class prizes in each section, 10) Free analysis by GM Palatnik 6/30-
under $20, and much less on weekend. from Under 2500 down to Under 900! 7/4. Free GM lectures 7/2 & 7/3, 9 am.
Visit the USCF Sales Bookstore during the National Elementary
Tournament for all your tournament needs. Pick up the latest in
chess software, training books, biographies, chess tactics, chess
sets, tournament t-shirts and more!

Bookstore Hours:
Thursday : 4 pm -9 pm
Friday : 10 am - 9 pm
Saturday : 8 am - 9 pm
Sunday : 8 am - 6 pm WIN0290CB
$37.95

Maurice Ashley will be available for signing tournament products. B0138GB

$17.95
Stop by the USCF Sales bookstore for more information.