Tournament Life Announcements

4SS, G/45. In 2 sections: Open: EF: $40. $1000 GUARANTEED! $225-150, u2200, u2000, u1800, u1600, u1400 each $125. U1200: EF: $20. Trophies to top 10 (not part of based on). Reg: ends 10:30 a.m. Rounds: 11-1-3-5. Info: (404)377-4400. atlantachessclub@yahoo.com. Enter: Atlanta Chess Center, 3155A East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Scottdale, Georgia 30079. NS. NC.

5SS, Rds 1-3 G/100, Rds 4-5 30/90 SD/1. George Mason, University Professional Center (The Old Law School), 3401 N. Fairfax Dr, Arlington Virginia (Across from Virginia Square Metro Stop) One Section: Open: FIDE Rated $1800 B/60 Top 3 (G) $500-300-200 Top X, A, B, C, D each $120 Under 1200 $100, Unr $100, EF: $45 if rec’d by 9/23, $55 at site. $5 discount to GMU students with valid Univ.ID. Reg: 9-9:45 Rds: 10-2-6:30, Sunday - 10-3:30. One 1/2 pt bye avail, must declare before rd 1 and then is irrevocable. Ent: Michael Atkins, PO Box 6139, Alexandria, VA 22306, make checks payable to Michael Atkins- matkins2@cox.net, members.cox.net/arlingtonchessclub/arlopen.htm. NS, NC, FIDE.

4SS, 30/1.5, SD/1. Ballroom, Campus Center, U-Mass.-Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester, MA 02125 [I-93/Southeast Expressway, Exit 15-SB, Exit 14-NB]. $$2,000 b/80 fully paid entries [does not incl. one day], 60% Gtd. 4 Sects. Open: $250-150-100, U2300, U2150 $150 ea. U2000, U1700, U1400: $250-150 ea. EF: $39 by 9/28, $44 at site. Unr. may play in any sect. but can’t win more than $100 except in Open. Special Discounts: Jrs. $10 off (U1400 only), Immediate Family $10 off, Srs. 65+ $5 off, U-Mass-Boston students and faculty 50% off. [One discount per person.] Reg: 10/1 8:45-9:30, Rds: 10-3, 9:30-2:30. Bye 1-4 w/ent., limit 1. Schol: Sat. 10/1: K-3 [U1200] and K-6 [U1400]. 4SS, G/35, Trophies to top 3 in ea. sect. EF: $12 advance by 9/29, $16 at door. Reg: 9:00-9:30 am. Rd. 1 at 10:00 am [one 1/2 bye allowed]. One day duo: Sun. 10/2: U2000 and U1300. 4SS, G/60. $$ 50% of gross entries. EF: $20 advance by 9/29, $25 at door. Reg: 9:00-9:30 am. Rd. 1 at 10:00 am [one 1/2 bye allowed]. ALL SECT: MACA memb. req’d: $12 adult, $6 Jr. U18. OSA. Ent: Cks payable to MACA. Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt. 12, Nashua, NH 03062. 603-891-2484, Questions: Steve Frymer, 781-862-3799 afrymer@aol.com, www.masschess.org. W, FIDE.

5SS, 1st 40/90, 2nd SD/30. Bevill Conference Center and Hotel, 550 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816. Sections: Open: open to all. EF: $40 if rec’d by 9/27, $50 at site. Prize fund: $1,050 Gtd. Prizes: 1st $500, 2nd $250, 3rd $150, A $80, B $70. Reg: 10/1/05 8-9am. Rds: 9:30am, 2pm, 6:30pm; 9am, 1:30pm. Reserve: open to U1600. EF: $40 if rec’d by 9/27, $50 at site. Prize fund: $1,050 Prizes: 1st $500, 2nd $250, 3rd $150, E $80, F/Below/UNR $70. Reg: 10/1/05 8-9am. Rds: 9:30am, 2pm, 6:30pm; 9am, 1:30pm. Alabama Chess Federation memb. required, $10/year, OSA. Info: Double Elimination Blitz (5 minute) tournament; $10 entry; Rds start 10:30pm 10/1/05, ASAP aftwerward; Prizes: 1st 70%, 2nd 20% entry fees; See www.logicalchess.com/hcc for flyer. Adv. Ent: David Hayes, 413 Dell Ave., Huntsville, AL 35802, 256-881-7764. NS, NC, W.

4SS, 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). $$ 560 b/32 paid entries (may be limited to 1st 36 to enter), top 2 Gtd: $$ 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!

7SS, 30/75, SD/60. Margaret Tietz Center, 164-11 Chapin Pkwy., Jamaica NY. $$1000: 500-300-200, more/ents. EF: $50 if rec’d by 9/30, $55 at site, QCC memb. req’d ($10/yr under 19, $15/yr fem. or 65+, others $15/6 mos). Reg: 7:15-7:45, Rds: 8:00 each Fri. Up to three ½ pt. byes permitted if requested in adv. (Rd. 5-7 byes must be requested before Rd.4). Ent: Ed Frumkin, 445 E. 14th St. #10D, New York, NY 10009. 212-677-3224 (not on Fri.) NS, NC, W.

5SS, G/120, b/230 full-pd. adult ent. FIDE rated. Free entry for Masters (EF deducted from winnings). SIDE EVENTS: G/60 QUADS (Sat. only, 11am); 5-min. Blitz “CAJUN KNOCK-OUT” (Sat. night after Rd. 3). Separate room for schol. players—A trophy or a medal will be awarded to each schol. player along with a free chess gift! (Schol. 4SS, G/30, 1-day only, Sat. Oct. 8). Travelodge Hotel Main Gate East, 5711 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee, FL (I-4, exit 64A) (phone 800-327-1128 or fax 407-594-5276). Bring your old chess books—we’ll buy & trade! 5 Sects. OPEN: $1000 + plaque-500-300-100-100; X: $900 + plaque-450-200-100-50; U2000: $900 + plaque-450-200-100-50; U1800: $900+ plaque-400-200-100-50; U1600/Unr*: $800 + plaque-400-200-100-50; U1300: $700 + plaque-350-200-100-50. *Unrated players may only win 50% of the prize fund. USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks will decide plaque and trophy winners for all sections. Schol. Sects. (Team & Individual): K-3, K-6, K-8, K-12. Must have minimum of 3 or more playersfrom same school in same section to make a team, and the top 3 scores will count for final team standings. Prizes: Trophies to top 10 ind. and top 3 teams in each sect. Every non-trophy winner receives a souvenir medal. Scholastic players may play in both adult and schol. sections, if desired. TOURN. FREEBIES: Every scholastic player will receive a Free chess gift. Free chess clock to player who travels farthest to tourn. Play in our Chess Pools & Chess Raffles! CAJUN BOUNTY: Defeat the top ranked player and win free entry to our next tournament! EF: $79 by 10/3; $89 at site; Unr. (U1600) and Jrs. (playing in U1300 or U1600 Sections) $59 by 10/3; $69 at site. Quads: $50 (winner gets $150); Schol. EF: $20 by 10/3; $25 at site; Re-Entry Fee: $40 (avail. all sects. and all rds. except OPEN sect.). 3-day Sched: Reg. Fri. 5:30-7pm, Rds. Fri. 8pm; Sat. 11-6:30, Sun. 9:30-2:30. 2-day Sched: Reg. Sat. 8:30-9:30am, (Rds 1 & 2, G/75) Sat. 11-2:30-6:30, Sun. 9:30-2:30. Both schedules merge at Rd. 3. Schol. Sched: (All 4 rds G/30—one day only, 10/8) Reg. Sat. 11-12pm, Rd. 1 at 1pm; Other rds will follow immediately. Byes: Avail. all Rds. (commit before Rd. 3). HR: $52, (800-327-1128) reserve early to assure rate. ENT: Cajun Chess, 7230 Chadbourne Dr., New Orleans, LA 70126; on-line reg. and printable EF at www.cajunchess.com. Info or Phone Ent: 504-240-2228 or 504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted (no checks at site).

3SS, G/60. College Station Conference Ctr, 1300 George Bush Dr, College Station, TX. $$825 b/40. 2 Sections. Open: to all. Prizes: $650; 1st $400, 2nd $200, 3rd $50. Reserve: open to U1400. Prizes: $175; 1st $100, 2nd $50, U1200 1st $25. All, EF: $20. Reg: 8-8:45. Rds: 9am, 12, 2pm. USCF memb. required. Adv. Ent: (by 9/26) Wayne Sampson, 3812 Park Hampton Dr., Bryan, TX 77802. Sampson@medicine.tamhsc.edu. Info: bryanchessclub@cs.com or 979-774-5680. NS, NC, W.

5SS, 40/90, SD/60. Greensville Ruritan Club, Ruritan Rd., Emporia. Off of Hwy. 58 West of Emporia. EF: $35 rec’d by 10/6, $45 site. Free to Unr., no separate prize. $$G 500, $400 class prizes b/5: $250-150-100, X (if no X wins top 3), A, B, C ea. $75. D, E ea. $50. Reg: 9-9:45am, Rds: 10-3-8, 9-2. Significant refreshments provided w/EF, no add’l charge. VCF memb. req’d, $10/yr & avail. at site. Info: Virginia Chess Fed., Woodrow Harris, 1105 West End Dr, Emporia, VA 23847. harrisfw@adelphia.net. W.

4SS, 30/90, SD/1, Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 W 10 St, bet. 5th-6th Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. $$ 1,200 b/60 paid entries, minimum half each prize Gtd. May be limited to 1st 62 entries! 2 sections, Open. $$ 400-200-100, U2200/unr. $100. FIDE. Under 2000. $$ 200-100, U1800 $100, $100 unr. prize limit. Both, EF: $45, Club membs $30, GMs free ($25 from prize). Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 10/6. 2 options: 2-Day, rds 12:30-5:30 pm each day; 1-day (rds 1-2 G/30), 10-11:15 am-12:30-5:30 pm Sun., merge rd 3. 2 byes max, commit by rd 2. Reg: ends 15 min. before game. Re-entry $20, counts half. Foreign unr. must enter Open. CCA Ratings may be used. Phone entry often impossible!

5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), Doubletree Hotel Chicago/ Oak Brook, 1909 Spring Rd (near I-88 Cermak Rd exit), Oak Brook IL 60521. Free parking. Prizes $30,000 based on 350 paid entries, minimum $22,500 (75% of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Master (2200/up): $3000-1500-700-500-300, top 2300-2449 $1000, top U2300 $1000. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class A (1800-1999): $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class B (1600-1799): $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class C (1400-1599): $2000-1000-500-300-200. Class D (1200-1399): $1600-900-500-300-200. Class E (Under 1200): $1000-600-400-300-200. Rated players may play up one class. Unrated may enter Class A or below, with prize limit $600 A, $500 B, $400 C, $250 D, $150 E. Top 6 sections EF: 3-day $118, 2-day $117 mailed by 10/6, all $116 online at chesstour.com by 10/11, $125 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/11 (entry only, no questions), $140 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. ICA memb. ($18, jrs $14) required for IL residents. IL maxi-tour event. Class E Section EF: All $40 less. All: Re-entry $90; not available in Master Section. GMs $100 from prize. Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7:30, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 9-3:15. Bye: all (limit 2), Master Section must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $89-89, 800-528-0444, 630-472-6000, reserve by 9/23 or rate may increase. Info: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com 10/13. Refunds: Advance EF minus $5 service charge refunded if you withdraw and inform TD at least an hour before rd 1, no charge if fee applied to future CCA tmts. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577.

Special guest for 5 days-10th World Chess Champion GM BORIS SPASSKY!!! 6SS.40/2, 20/1, G/1/2. Sands Regency Casino Hotel, 345 N. Arlington Ave., Reno NV 89501, 1-800-648-3553 or (775) 348-2200. $$52,400 b/500, $$33,550 Gtd. G-$$5,000-2500-1500-1200-1000-900-800-700-600-500 in Open Section plus ½ of all other prizes. 7 Sections: OPEN EF: GMs & IMs Free (must enter by 9/27 or pay late fee), Masters $150, (2000-2199) $201, (1999-below) $301. $$ Prizes 1-10 listed above, (2400-2499) $$1000, (2300-2399) $$1000-600-400, (2299-below) $$1000-600-400. If a tie for 1st overall then (2 G/15) playoff for $100 from prize fund. (Note GM/IM w/ free entry not eligible for class prizes 2499 and below, may elect to pay entry fee and become eligible. No draws before 30 moves in Open section.) EXPERT: (2000-2199) EF: $149 $$2000-1000-500-400-300-200-200-200-200-100-100-100-100-100 (under 2100) $$700. “A” SEC.: (1800-1999) EF: $148, $$1900-1000-500-400-300-200-200-200-200-100-100-100-100-100-100. “B” SEC.: (1600-1799) EF: $147, $$1,800-1000-500-400-300-200-200-200-200-100-100-100-100-100-100. “C” SEC.: (1400-1599) EF: $146, $$1,700-1000-500-400-300-200-200-200-100-100-100-100-100-100-100. “D” SEC.: (1200-1399 including adult unrateds) EF: $145 (unrated EF: $10 + must join USCF membership for 1 additional yr. ($34 Srs. & $49 Adults), $$1500-800-500-400-300-200-200-200-100-100-100-100-100-100-100. 1st unrated – 1 year USCF membership + trophy. “E” SEC.: (1199-below, including junior unrateds.) EF: $75 (unrated EF: $10 + must join USCF membership for 1 additional yr. ($25 Jrs.) (Note: $75 entries count as ½ paid player towards total prize fund). $$500-400-300-200-100-100-100-100-100-100-100-100-100-100-100; 1st unrated – 1 year USCF membership + trophy. Seniors (65/over) $$500-300-200-100 (Srs. not eligible: provisionally rated, unrated, “E”, & masters) – Club Championship $$1000-500-300-200 decided by total score of best 10 scores from one club or area (not eligible – masters, unrated and Sec. “E”.) Trophies to top 3 (A-E Sections). ALL: $11 more if postmarked after 9/27/05 and $22 more if postmarked after 10/07/05 or on site. $20 off EF to Sr 65/over and Jrs 19/under (does not apply to “E” section). Players may play up. Unrated players not eligible for cash prizes except Open Section 1-10. CCA ratings may be used. Note: pairings not changed for color alteration unless 3 in a row or a plus 3 and if the unlikely situation occurs 3 colors in a row may be assigned. Reg: Thurs (10/13) 5-9 p.m., Fri (10/14) 8:30-10 a.m., Rds: 12-7, 10-7, 9:30-6. Byes available any round if requested before 1st round. Side events: Wed (10/12) 5:30-7:30 p.m. Welcome reception for GM Boris and Mrs. Marina Spassky. Adults $10, Juniors $5. Thurs (10/13) 6-7:30 p.m. GM Larry Evans (free) lecture and drawing for GM Spassky simul boards. Thurs (10/13) 7:30 p.m. GM Spassky Simul (25 boards) $100 (includes commemorative pen to all players), spectator fee $5. Note: A random drawing will be held at 6 p.m. Thurs (10/13). Players must be present and be entered into main tournament (players not winning a spot in the drawing will be refunded their $100). Enter early and receive an extra drawing ticket for each day entry is received at Sands Regency before 10/13. Thurs (10/13) 7:30 p.m. Blitz (5 min.) $25, Fri (10/14) 10-11 a.m. Book signing session, Sat (10/15) 4:30-6 p.m. GM Spassky Clinic $10, Sun (10/16) 4-5:30 p.m. GM Spassky “Favorite Game” Analysis $10. NOTE: All paid players receive free non-transferable admission to all GM Spassky events. ENT: Make checks payable and send to SANDS REGENCY (address above) HR $39 (Sun-Thurs) & $59 (Fri-Sat) + 13.5% tax. Code CHE1012. INFO: Jerry Weikel (775)747-1405 (wackyykl@aol.com) or website: www.renochess.org/wso. FIDE. W.

5SS, G45. Schnebly Recreation Center, 1101 N Atlantic Av, Daytona Beach, FL 32118. $500G: 1st 250, 2nd 150, 3rd 100; Top A 50; Top B 50; Top C 50; Trophy & Club Championship to top Club Member. 2 Sections: OPEN: EF $25. Scholastic: EF $10. K-12 & under. Trophies. K-6 & under. Trophies. Reg: 9-9:45. Rds: 10-11:45-1:45–3:30–5:15. Info: Paul B Tomaino or pibit@cfl.rr.com. NS, NC, W.

4SS, G/60. Two Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600). Village Hall, 5635 S. New Berlin Rd., Hales Corners, WI (Milwaukee Area). EF: $35-Open, $25-Reserve, both $5 more after 10/12. Comp EF for USCF 2200+, contact TD for details. $$ Open (b/25)=1st-$325 (guaranteed), 2nd-$175 (guaranteed), A-$100, B & Below-$75; $$ Reserve (b/25)=1st-$100, 2nd-$75, D-$50, E & Below-$40. Reg: 8:30-9:30, Rds: 10-1-3:30-6. Ent: Payable to Southwest Chess Club, c/o Allen Becker, 6105 Thorncrest Drive, Greendale, WI 53129. Questions to TD Gary Wright 414-315-0043 or garywrigh7@core.com.

Open 5-SS, G/120 + 10 sec. Holiday Inn South (Broken Arrow Express-145th Exit) Broken Arrow, OK 1-918-258-7085. HR: 59-59-59-59. EF: $25 by Oct 13, $10 more at site. $10 OCF required. Reg: 9-9:45am. Rds: 10-2:30-7, 9-1:15. 2 byes rds 1-4. $$2250GTD. 1 section. GTD $$400-250-100, Class A $$200-100, Class B $$200-100, Class C $$200-100. Class D $$200-100. U1200 $$200-100. Free parking. ENT: Jim Berry PO Box 351, Stillwater, OK 74076. 1-405-762-1649. jaberrycg@aol.com. USCF, LS, NC, CMV, FIDE.

40/80. 1st Presby Church, 1st & Main Sts, Mineola. 3 sections. Champ: 10SS over 1999, jrs under 21 over 1799, top 100 U13, women, 2 pts in Semi-finals. EF: memb $89, non-memb $104 by 10/14. $$ (3500 G) 800-500-400-300-250-200-175-150-125-100, U2100, 2000/UR ea 250. GMs complete tourn w/o forfeit gtd min of $300 & IMs/WGMs gtd $150. 4 byes 1-10. Amateur: 5SS U2000/UR, EF: memb $29, non-memb $39 by 10/14. $$ (270 b/10) 100, U1800, 1600 ea 85. 2 byes 1-5. Novice: 5SS U1400/UR. EF: memb $15, non-memb $25 by 10/14. $$ (130 b/10) 80, U1200/UR 50. 2 byes 1-5. All: EF: $7 more at site. Reg: to 7:30 PM. Rds: 7:30 each Mon. Ent: H. Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr, Sayville, NY 11782. NS, W.

40/80. 1st Presby Church, 1st & Main Sts, Mineola. 3 sections. Champ: 10SS over 1999, jrs under 21 over 1799, top 100 U13, women, 2 pts in Semi-finals. EF: memb $89, non-memb $104 by 10/14. $$ (3500 G) 800-500-400-300-250-200-175-150-125-100, U2100, 2000/UR ea 250. GMs complete tourn w/o forfeit gtd min of $300 & IMs/WGMs gtd $150. 4 byes 1-10. Amateur: 5SS U2000/UR, EF: memb $29, non-memb $39 by 10/14. $$ (270 b/10) 100, U1800, 1600 ea 85. 2 byes 1-5. Novice: 5SS U1400/UR. EF: memb $15, non-memb $25 by 10/14. $$ (130 b/10) 80, U1200/UR 50. 2 byes 1-5. All: EF: $7 more at site. Reg: to 7:30 PM. Rds: 7:30 each Mon. Ent: H. Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr, Sayville, NY 11782. NS, W.

5SS, 30/90, SD/1 (2-day schedule, Rd. 1 G/90). $2600 b/90, 50% GTD. In 6 sections: Open: $400-200-100, u2300- $100, u2200- $225-150. Under 2000: $225-150. Under 1800: $200-150. Under 1600: $200-150. Under 1400: $200-150. Unrated: EF: $19. Trophies to top 5. Doesn’t count toward base. All others: $41 if received by 10/19; $45 at site. Re-entry: $25. Bye: all rounds, must commit before 1st round. 3-day schedule: Reg.: ends 7:15 p.m. 10/21. Rounds: 7:45, 2-7:30, 10-3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg.: ends 9:30 a.m. Round 1 at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day schedule. Hotel/Info: (404)-377-4400. www.atlantachessclub.com. Enter: Atlanta Chess Center, 3155A East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Scottdale, Georgia 30079. NS. NC.

Kingstowne Snyder Center, 6450 S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA 22315. 2 Sections. Open (FIDE-rated): 4SS, 30/90, SD/1. EF: $40 if received by 10/19, $50 at site. If joining USCF for first time, USEF $84 if received by 10/19, $94 at site. Prizes $$G1000: $400-250-125, U2000-U1600-Unr. each $75. Rds: 10-4, 10-4. Amateur (U1800): 5SS, G/100. EF: $20 if received by 10/19, $30 at site. If joining USCF for first time, USEF $64 if received by 10/19, $74 at site. Prizes $$500 b/32: $200-150, U1600-U1200-Unr. each $50. No unrated may win more than $175. Rds: 10-2-6, 11:30-4. Both: Reg 8:30-9:30. Ent (checks payable to): Don W. Millican, 5901B Prince George Dr., Springfield, VA 22152. e-mail (info only): dm407_92@hotmail.com. FIDE, W.

5SS, G/30, Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 W 10 St, bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. EF: $40, Club membs $25, GMs free ($20 from prize). $$ 840 b/42 paid entries, minimum half each prize Gtd: $$ 300-200-115, top U2200/unr. $125, U2000 $100. Limit 2 byes, commit by 2:30. Re-entry $20. CCA ratings may be used. Rds: 12-1:30-2:45-4-5:20 pm. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 10/20; phone entry often impossible!

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell. 657 Middlesex St., Lowell MA 01851. Lowell Connector to Thorndike St./Rte. 3A north, 1/2 mi. to Middlesex St. west (follow Rt. 3A, right exit off Thorndike St.) Tel. 978-458-4526. $$1,500 b/60, 80% Gtd. 4 Sects. Open: $250-175, U2300, U2150 $100 ea. U2000: $165-100. U1700: $160-100. U1400: $155-100, U1200 $95. Unr. may play in any sect. but can’t win 1st prize except in Open. EF: $38 by 10/20, $45 at site. Special Discounts: Jrs. $15 off (U1400 only), Immediate Family & Srs. 65+ $8 off. MACA memb. req’d: $12 adult, $6 Jr. U18. OSA. Reg: 8:30-9:30, Rds: 10-1-3:15-5:30. Bye 1-4 w/ent., limit 1. Ent: Cks payable to MACA. Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr., Apt. 12, Nashua, NH 03062. Questions: Steve Frymer, 781-862-3799, afrymer@aol.com, www.masschess.org. W.

5SS, G/30. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh PA 15213. 2 Sections: Champ: EF: $25 by 10/15, $35 later. $$ (690G): $200-100, U2000 $90, U1800 $80, U1600 $70, U1400 $60, U1200 $50, U1000 $40. Trophies: 1-3 U1400, 1-3 U1200, 1-3 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 U900. EF: $15 by 10/15, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, 1-3 U600. ALL: Trophies: 1-2 Schools, 1-2 Clubs, Teams of 4-7 players from both sections. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg: 10-10:30am. Rds: 11-12:30-1:45-3-4:15. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 549 13th Ave., New Brighton, PA 15066, martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W.

5SS, Student Center, Salt Lake Community College (4500 S 1700 W) Down Stairs. $$600 Gtd plus section & class trophies. Open: 1st $200, 2nd $100. Reserve U1800: 1st $150, 2nd $75. Reserve U1200: 1st $50, 2nd $25. UT State Champion trophies to top male & female finishers in Open from UT. Open: Reg: Fri 2-2:45 or 6-6:25 and Sat 8-9:30; ½ pt bye avail. for any 2 rds at registration to accommodate those unable to play both rounds on Fri. Rds 1-3 G/90, Rds 4-5 G/2, Fri. 3-6:30, Sat 10-1:15-5:30. (5 sec delay all rounds.) Reserve: Sat. only. (2 sect’s: U1800 & U1200). Reg: 8-9:30 am. U1800 G/60, Rds: 10-12:30-2:45-5-7:30. U1200 G/45, Rds: 10-12-1:45-3:30-5:15. EF: $25 Adult, $20 Youth; $5 less in adv. GM, IM free. UCA mtg: Saturday, 9:30-9:55. Ent/Info: Grant Hodson, 5856 Cilma Dr., West Valley City, UT 84128, 801-968-1724, granthodson@comcast.net, www.utahchess.com.

5SS, 40/2, ALL/1, Full-K. Holiday Inn City Centre, 100 West 8th Street, Sioux Falls, SD. 605-339-2000. HR: $79. $$10,000 Gtd. Sections: Open (all): $$5550; Prizes: $1200-1000-800-600, Master $500-300-100, Expert $400-250-100, U2K $200-100. Premier (U2000): $$2375; Prizes: $700-500-300, Top B $300-200-100, U1600 $175-100. Reserve (U1600): $$2075; Prizes: $600-450-300, Top D $250-150-75, U1200 $150-100. All, EF: $55 if rec’d by 10/25, $75 at site. Reg: 10/28 from 4-5pm. Rds: 6; 10-4:30; 9-3:30. USCF memb. required. Info: 18 & under preregistering in Reserve section, pay $35. GMs, IMs & over 2400, free. Adv. Ent: Sioux Empire Chess Foundation, 2100 Slaten Court, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, 605-371-0154, jebarth@msn.com. NS, NC, W, FIDE.

5SS, G/150 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60), Grand Summit Resort, Mount Snow, VT 05356. Take Rt 9 west from Brattleboro or east from Bennington to Rt 100, then Rt 100 north 8 miles to Mount Snow (about 90 minutes from Albany, NY or Springfield, MA). Resort with pool, golf, mountain biking, hiking, tennis, health club, saunas, whirlpools, jacuzzis, croquet, volleyball. Petting farm tour, boutiques, craft shops & galleries nearby. $$8,000 based on 120 paid entries, minimum $4800 (60% of each prize) guar. 4 sections: Open: $$ 1000-500-250, top 2200-2299 $400, top 2100-2199 $400, top U2100/Unr $400. State title & trophy to top VT resident. FIDE. Under 2000: $$800-400-200, top U1800 $500-250. Under 1600: $$ 800-400-200, top U1400 $500-250. Under 1200: $$ 400-200-150. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1200, $300 in U1600, or $500 in U2000. EF: 3-day $98, 2-day $97 mailed by 10/21, all $96 online at chesstour.com by 10/26, $100 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/26 (no questions), $110 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site. GMs $80 from prize. Under 1200 Section EF: all $30 less. All sections: EF $10 less if mailed with $49 USCF dues. Re-entry $70; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 12-6, Sun 9-2:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11:30 am, Rds. Sat 12-3-6, Sun 9-2:30. Bye: all (limit 2), Open must commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 3. HR: $82-82, 800-261-9442, 802-464-6600, reserve by 10/14 or rate may increase. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. More info: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. $5 charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at www.chesstour.com.

5SS, 30/70, SD/1. Molecular Biology Building, ISU Campus, Ames, IA. EF: $40 by 10-22, $50 at site. Jr/Sr: $25 by 10-22, $35 at site. IA memb req’d: $15, Jr/Sr $10. OSA ($$ b/40, top 3 G): 250+T, 150, 100, U1900, U1600, U1300, U1000, each 75-50. Reg: 8-9-30 am. Rds: 10-2:30-7:30, 9:30-2:30. NC, WC. Entries to: CCC, 1341 Truman Pl, Ames, IA 50010. Info: Ameschess@aol.com or 515-233-4239.

5SS, G/90 with 30 sec increment. Dallas CC, 11836 Judd Ct #304B, Dallas, TX 75243. EF: $35 ($25 Jr/Sr/Hcap), plus $5 non-DCC mbr fee. $$(G $200-100) Expert and U2000 prizes based on entries. Reg: 9:45-10:15am. Rds: 10:45-3:10-7:40, 10:00-3:20. Two half-point Byes if requested before rd 2 (and if requested before receiving a full point bye), but byes for both rd 4 and 5 is not allowed. Highest finishing DCC member is club champion. Ent: Susan Breeding, 7909 La Guardia Drive, Plano TX 75025. Info: Susan Breeding, 972-208-1802, susanbreeding@hotmail.com. FIDE, NS, NC, W.

A UNM Chess Club sponsored state championship event. 5SS, Rds. 1-3 G/90, Rds. 4-5 G/2. University of New Mexico Student Union Ballroom A, 217 Cornell NE, Albuquerque. Open Section: EF: $35, $$Gtd: $250-150, other $$b/35 U/2100 $120, U/1900 $100, U/1700 $50. Reserve Section: (U1600) EF: $30, $$b/35. 1st $125, U/1500 $90, U/1300 $70, U/1000 $50. EF is free for new USCF members when not playing for prizes. Late Fee: $10 more if entry not rec’d by Oct 27 (entry must include section and contact info. or late fee will be charged). Family discount: $15 (late fee $5) for each additional immediate family member. UNM student discount: $25 (late fee $5). EF includes copy of DESERT KNIGHT. Reg: Sat. 8-8:30am. Rds: 9-1:00-5, 9-3:00. 1/2 pt. bye if rec’d before Rd 2. Annual NMCO board meeting and election of officers 2 PM Sunday. Ent/Info: Checks payable to NMCO, P.O. Box 4215, Albuquerque, NM 87196. Info: Randy Merrell at 505-695-9691 or Jeffrey Burch at 505-857-0096. USCF renewals on-site (cash or money orders only).

4SS, G/60. Northbridge Baptist Church 2413 Ziebart Road Normal, IL 61761. Just west of I-55. In 2 Sections. OPEN (to all). Prizes (480G): 200-100, X 70, A 60, U1800 50. EF: $15 (Jrs Under age 12), $19 (Jrs Under age 18), $24 (Adults) if rcvd by 10/20/05; at site $25 (all Jrs U18), $30 (Adults). RESERVE (open to U1600 & Unrated). Prizes ($40G): First: $40, Second: choice of chess book + board and set, Top Class D: Plaque, Top U1000: Plaque, Top Unrated: Plaque. Top under age 10: Plaque. EF: $10 (Jrs under 12), $12 (Jrs under 18), $16 (18 & older) if rcvd by 10/20/05; at site EF: $15 (all Jrs under 18), $20 (18 & older). BOTH: Biggest Upset (no unrated) gets choice of chess book. Reg: 9:40-10am. Rds: 10:15-12:45-3-5:15. Free Analysis by IM Young. Ent: Larry Cohen, P.O. Box 6632 Villa Park, IL 60181. Info: A. Young (773) 627-2759. NS, NC, W.

5SS, G/40. Norwalk Marriott Hotel, 13111 Sycamore Drive Norwalk, California 90650. $$1500G. In two sections: Open: $400-200, U2200 125, U2000 125. Reserve (U1800) $$200-125, U1600 $100, Under 1400 $75, U1200 $75, Unrated $75 (unr. may win unrated prize only). EF: $47 if received by 10-28, $56 at site; all $5 less to unrated. SCCF memb. ($14, under 18 $9) req. for rated S. CA residents. No checks or credit cards at site. Half point byes: Limit 1, must be req. w/entry. Reg: 8:45-9:30 a.m. Rds: 10-12-1:45-3:30-5:30. HR: $84, 562-863-5555, mention chess. Parking: Free. Info: admin@westernchess.com. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Place #1, Los Angeles, CA 90038. On-line entry: www.westernchess.com. State Championship Qualifier.

5SS, (double round, 10 games), G/5, Arlington Chess Club; Lyon Village Community House - 1920 N Highland, Arlington, Virginia 22201 (Corner of N Highland and Lee Highway) $1680 B/70 (top 3 in Open G) Two Sections: Open: $400-200-150 (top 3 G), Top X, A/Unr $125; Trophy - Top ACC Member is 2005 Club Blitz Champ. Amateur: $250-125, Top C, D, U1200 $110. Trophy - Top ACC member is Club Amateur Blitz Champ EF: $30 if rec’d by Oct 28, $40 at site and only Cash entries at site. Reg: 6-8:15PM, rd 1 at 8:25PM. Quick rated, but regular USCF ratings used for pairings and prizes. Trophy to highest scoring ACC member who becomes 2005 ACC Amateur Blitz Champion. 1 Bye Allowed, announced before Rd 3. WBCA Rules. Associated with Northern Virginia Open Nov 5-6. http://members.cox.net/arlingtonchessclub/capitalblitz.htm Ent: Make checks to and Send entries to Michael Atkins, PO Box 6139 Alexandria VA 22306. NS.

Hartford/Windsor Marriott, 28 Day Hill Road (I-91 Exit 38), Windsor CT 06095. Free parking. Adult: 5SS, G/150 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60), open to all born before 11/4/84, others rated 2000/over may also choose this section. Student: 6SS, rds. 1-3 G/90 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/60), rds. 4-6 all G/150, open to all born after 11/4/79. Student status not required for individual entry. College, HS & pre-HS teams also eligible for team prizes. Scholastic Novice: 6SS, G/60, open to K-12 under 1200 or unrated. Elementary Novice: 6SS, G/60, open to K-6 under 900 or unrated. $15,000 prize fund based on 250 paid entries (Novice entriescount as 1/3 entry), minimum $10,000 (2/3 each prize) guaranteed, 41 trophies guaranteed. In 6 sections. Adult Open: $1500-700-400, U2200/Unr $600-300. Adult Under 2000: $1000-500-300, U1800 $600-300, no unrated may win over $400. Adult Under 1600: $1000-500-300, U1400 $500-250, no unrated may win over $200. Student: $1200-700-400, top Expert/Unr $500-250, A $500-250, B $500-250, C $500-250, U1400 $500-250, Unr $200, trophies to top 5 teams. Scholastic Novice: Trophies to top 10, top U1000, U800, Unr, top 5 teams. Elementary Novice: Trophies to top 10, top U600, U400, Unr, top 5 teams. Team prizes: All on team must attend same school, top 4 scores in section added to give team score, teams of 2 or 3 are eligible but at a disadvantage. Adult EF: 3-day $93, 2-day $92 if mailed by 10/27, all $91 online at chesstour.com by 11/1, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/1, $120 at site; all $40 less to unrated. Re-entry $60; not available in Open. Student EF: 3-day $83, 2-day $82 if mailed by 10/27, all $81 online at chesstour.com by 11/1, $85 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/1, $100 at site; all $30 less to unrated. Scholastic Novice EF: $33 mailed by 10/27, $31 online at chesstour.com by 11/1, $35 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/1, $50 at site. Elementary Novice EF: $32 mailed by 10/27, $31 online at chesstour.com by 11/1, $35 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/1, $50 at site. All: Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF adult dues. USCF Youth dues $19 if paid at chesstour.com with EF, USCF scholastic dues with bimonthly Chess Life $13 if paid at chesstour.com with EF. Mailed EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA members. $10/player fee for switching section or schedule after 11/1. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Adult 3-day late reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 12-6, Sun 9-2:30. Adult 2-day late reg. ends Fri 11 am, rds. Sat 12-3-6, Sun. 9-2:30. Student 3-day late reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 10-2-6, Sun 9-2:30. Student 2-day late reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10-12:30-3-6, Sun 9-2:30. Scholastic Novice & Elementary Novice late reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12-3-6, Sun 9-12-2:30. Half point byes: all, limit 2, Adult Open & Student must commit before rd 2, others must commit before rd 3. HR: $82-82-82-82, 860-688-7500, reserve by 10/21 or rate may increase. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Student & Novice players, include school name if any (school attendance not required for Student Section). Advance EF minus $5 service charge refunded for withdrawals giving notice at least 1 hour before rd 1. Info: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com 11/3.

5SS, G/2, Rds 1-3, 40/2, SD/1 Rds 4-5. $$2,400 (Top 3 G) Rest B/80 Holiday Inn Express- Springfield VA. 6401 Brandon Ave, Springfield, VA 22150 Conveniently located at the junction of I-95, I-495 and I-395. Plenty of local eateries and places to visit. ph: 877-800-6696, (Local 703-644-5555) ask for chess rate and mention the tournament! Book online at www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/ rates/wassf?&_GPC=VAC& HR: $85 Reserve before 10/20. www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/wassf?irs=null. Open: $575-350-250 (G); Top X/A/B/C/D each $180, Top U1200 $150, Top Unrated $100, Top Upset $75. Both: Reg Saturday Nov 6: 8:45am-9:45am. Rounds Sat 10a-2:30p-7p + Sun 10a-4:15p. Two ½ pt byes allowed, must commit to byes with entry, none allowed after 1st round starts and are irrevocable after play starts. EF: $45 if rec’d by October 28th, $55 at site. Ent: Michael Atkins, PO Box 6139, Alexandria VA 22306 - Make checks to “Virginia Chess” Email: matkins2@cox.net, Web: www.vachess.org/nova.htm. W, NS, FIDE.

4SS, 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). $$560 b/32 paid entries (may be limited to 1st 36 to enter), top 2 Gtd: $$ 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!

5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), Kings Island Resort, 5691 Kings Island Drive (I-71, 6 mi north of I-275), Kings Island OH 45034. Sponsored by Internet Chess Club. $$ 40,000 prize fund based on 400 paid entries (re-entries count as 50% entries, Under 1000 Section as 20% entries); minimum $30,000 (75% of each prize) guaranteed. Free analysis of your games by GM Arthur Bisguier. In 8 sections: Open: $3600-1800-1000-600-400, clear winner bonus $200, 2300-2449 $1500, U2300/Unr $1500. If tie for 1st, top 2 on tiebreak play speed playoff for title & bonus prize. FIDE. Under 2200: $2500-1200-700-500-400. Under 2000: $2500-1200-700-500-400. Under 1800: $2500-1200-700-500-400. Under 1600: $2500-1200-700-500-400. Under 1400: $2000-1200-700-500-400. Under 1200: $1500-700-500-400-300. Under 1000: Trophies to top 10. 1 year ICC membership to top each section & top 2 seniors over 65 overall; winners of $50/up ineligible. Unrated may enter any section but may not win over $200 in U1200, $300 U1400, $400 U1600, $500 U1800, $600 U2000, $800 U2200. Balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: 3-day $128, 2-day $127 mailed by 11/3, all $126 online at chesstour.com by 11/8, $135 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/8 (entry only, no questions), $150 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Under 1200 Section EF: All $40 less. Under 1000 Section EF: 3-day $23, 2-day $22 mailed by 11/3, all $21 online at chesstour.com by11/8, $25 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/8 (entry only, no questions), $30 at site. All sections: Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. Re-entry $70; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 9-3:15. Byes: OK all; Open Section must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $64-64, 800-727-3050, 513-398-0115, reserve by 10/28 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Car rental is easiest & cheapest transportation from Cincinnati Airport. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Advance EF minus $5 service charge refunded for withdrawals who give notice at least 1 hour before first rd (no service charge if fee applied to future CCA tmts). Info: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com Nov 10.

9SS, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 West 10 St, between 5 6th Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716, 845-569-9969. EF: FIDE-rated 2000-2199 $65, FIDE 2205+ $55, non-FIDE & USCF 2000-2199 $70, over 2199 $65, others $90, $30 less to juniors under 18 rated over 1799, Club members $15 less, GMs free ($35 from prize), minimum paid EF = $35, free to specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners. $$ (1,650 b/50 paid, juniors count half, minimum 2/3 of each prize Gtd): $$ 500-300-200-150-150-100-100, top non-FIDE $150, all FIDE 2200+ who play at least 7 rds in 4 or 5-day option, including 11/20, win $30 minimum prize ($15 minimum for FIDE 2000-2199). 3 playing options: 5-day Schedule, rds 1-2, 30/90, SD/1; rds 3-9, 40/2, SD/1. Rds 7 pm 11/11, 12:30-5:30 pm 11/12, 11 am-5 pm 11/13, 11 am-5 pm 11/19 & 11/20; 4-day Schedule, rd 1 G/60, 10 am 11/12, then same as 5-day; 3-day Schedule, rds 6-7:15-8:30-9:45-11 pm 11/18, 11 am-5 pm 11/19 & 11/20 (rds 1-5 of 3-day option only are G/30; G/30 is not FIDE-rated). Limit 4 byes (must commit before rd 6). Irregular pairings to facilitate FIDE-rated performances. Re-entry $30, counts half. Reg: ends 15 min. before game. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc until 2 days before rd. 1; phone entry often impossible. FIDE.

Memorial Union, Arizona State University, Tempe. Friday night, Blitz: 9 Rds, $150-75-50 b/40, 50% b/25, add 4th $40 b/50, 5th $30 b/60. Main event: Saturday & Sunday, 5SS, Rds 1 & 2 G/90, Rds 3-5 40/2 SD/1, Sections: Open $500-300-200, U2000 $150, $$b/40, 50% GTD; Reserve U1800 $250-150-100, U1600 $75, $$b/30; Booster U1300 $150-100-75, U1000 $50, $$b/20 (trophies to players in each section wishing to maintain amateur status). Saturday, Scholastic Open: 4 Rds G/30, Trophies 1st - 10th, medals to 11th - 25th (must win two games for trophy, one game for medal, otherwise ribbon). Reg. at site for main event, Friday, 5:30pm to 9pm, for blitz to 6:15pm. Blitz starts at 6:30pm. Main event check in Saturday morning 8am to 8:30am. For Scholastic check in and reg. 9am to 9:30am. Main event: Sat. Rd 1 9am, Rd 2 12:30pm, Rd 3 4pm, Sun. Rd 4 9am, Rd 5 3:30pm. 1/2pt bye for any one round if requested by Friday evening. Scholastic: Rd 1 10am, Rd 2 11:15am, Rd 3 12:45pm, Rd 4 2:15pm. 1/2pt bye for any one round if requested before Rd 1. EF: Blitz: $12, $15 at site. Main Event: Open $49 ($39 if playing for trophy); Reserve $44 ($34 if for trophy); Booster $39 ($29 if for trophy). For all, add $7 to entry after 11/9. Scholastic: $15, $19 after 11/9. Ent: American Chess Events, 915 E. 7th St, Mesa, AZ 85203. INFO: Steven Kamp (928) 478-0046, after 11/7 (480) 964-9611 or email amchessevents@aol.com. Ask about hotels www.americanchess.net.

5SS, Rds 1-2 G/2 Rds 3-5 30/75 SD-1 one half-pt. bye available Prizes: $$925 Top 3 G: $200-150-110 Class b/35 1500-1800 $100 $70 1200-1499 & Unr. $100 $70 U1200 $75 $50 EF: $25 if rec’d by 11/10 else $32 Reg: 9-9:30 Rds: Sat 9:45-2-7; Sun 9:30-2:45 Site: Tidewater Community College 1700 College Drive, Virginia Beach. Cafeteria Building D Ent/Info: Ernest Schlich 1370 South Braden Cres. Norfolk, VA 23502 757-853-5296, eschlich@verizon.net. Checks to Virginia Chess www.vachess.org. W, NS, NC.

$$Gtd: 1000 Open, U1600 4/SS G60, Rds: 10-12-2-4, Rds.1 & 2 accl’rtd prngs. U1200, U1000, U800/UNR 5SS G/30, Rds: 10am then ASAP, Peck Place School, 500 Peck Lane, Orange, CT, 06477. Open: $300, $200, $100, U2000: $100, $50, $50, U1800: $100, $50, $50. Trophies to top five U1600, U1200, U1000, U800/Unrated. EF: $35 by 10/31, $60 at door. Reg: 8:30-9:30, $5 CSCA Memb. req’d, OSA. Ent: Educational Technologies, 452 Peck Lane, Orange, CT 06477. For more info, check www.edutechchess.com or www.ctchess.com.

5SS, 40/2, SD/1, 2-day opt. rds. 1-2 G/75. $$14,000 b/240 minimum $7000 guaranteed, w/$1200 club prizes. Radisson Hotel, Marlborough, 75 Felton St, (I-495 Exit 2B, Rte 20W). HR: $79-89, reserve by 11/4. 508-480-0015 or 800-333-3333, mention chess tmt. Open: $1200-700-400-200, U2300 $700-400. U2100/Unr: $1100-500-300, U1900 $700-400-200. U1700/Unr: $1100-500-300, U1500 $700-400-200. U1300: $1000-500-300, U1100 $500-300-200, U900 $200. Club prizes: $400-300-200-100-100, Club w/most ent’s $100. Club declared at ent., ea. player 1 club. Unr. over $200 in Open only. 3-day: Reg. ends Fri. 7pm, rds: Fri. 8pm, Sat. 11:30-6:00, Sun. 10-4:15. 2-day: Reg. ends Sat. 10:30am, rds. Sat. 11:30-2:30-6:00, Sun. 10-4:15. 1/2 pt byes, all but rds. 4-5 commit bef. rd. 3, add 50¢ to EF for rd 1 bye. EF: 3-day $89 by 9/29, $99 by 11/9; 2-day $88 by 9/29, $98 by 11/9, all $120 site. Cash only at site. GMs free, EF from prize. Special EF: -$40 to Unr/U800. -$10 to rated Jrs U16. -$10 to rated Srs 65+. Re-ent. $60; avail. to all. Ent: Severine Wamala, 219 Central St. Ste 2D, Lowell MA, 01852. 978-453-4342, swamala@hotmail.com, Masschess.org. W, FIDE. MACA membership required for MA residents.

9SS, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 West 10 St, between 5 6th Ave., NYC: 212-477-3716, 845-569-9969. EF: FIDE-rated 2000-2199 $65, FIDE 2205+ $55, non-FIDE & USCF 2000-2199 $70, over 2199 $65, others $90, $30 less to juniors under 18 rated over 1799, Club members $15 less, GMs free ($35 from prize), minimum paid EF = $35, free to specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners. $$ (1,650 b/50 paid, juniors count half, minimum 2/3 of each prize Gtd): $$ 500-300-200-150-150-100-100, top non-FIDE $150. 3-day Schedule, rds 6-7:15-8:30-9:45-11 pm 11/18, 11 am-5 pm 11/19 & 11/20 (rds 1-5 of 3-day option only are G/30; G/30 is not FIDE-rated). Limit 4 byes (must commit before rd 6). Irregular pairings to facilitate FIDE-rated performances. Re-entry $30, counts half. Reg: ends 15 min. before game. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc until 2 days before rd. 1; phone entry often impossible. FIDE.

5SS, G/120, Sat. (2-day Sch.) Rd. 1 G/60. Univ. Center at Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. $$3,000 b/110 paid entries, 60% min. Gtd.: Open: $600/Trophy-400-200, U2300/Unr $200-100. U2000: $400-200-100-50. U1600: $400-200-100-50. U1200: Trophies for top finishers. Unr. may enter Open or U1200 only. EF: Top 3 sections $45, U1200 section $30, by Nov. 15, all $10 more later and on-site, GMs & IMs free. Reg: ends ½ hr before 1st rd. Rds: 3-Day 1st Rd. Fri. 7:15, 2-Day 1st Rd. Sat 10, Rds. 2-5 Sat. 1:15, 6:45, Sun. 9:30, 2:30. 2 1/2 pt. byes, if req’d before rd. 2. HR: $69 by 11/4, Fairfield Inn, 561-417-8585. Ent: Boca Raton Chess Club, 2385 Executive Ctr. Dr., Ste. 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Online entry & add’l info: www.bocachess.com, 561-883-2917. FIDE.

4SS, G/30, Full-K. Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield, NJ. $$425 Gtd. Prizes: $125, $100, $100 U2100 $50, U1800 $50. Reg: 2-2:15. Rds: 2:30, 3:40, 4:50, 6pm. EF: $35, $25 Westfield members. Info: Please bring identification to enter building, www.westfieldchessclub.com. Adv. Ent: Todd Lunna, 732-946-7379. NS, NC.

8SS, 40/2, SD/1. LAX Renaissance Hotel, 9620 Airport Bl, Los Angeles, CA 90045. $$40,200 b/o 400 entries, 50% of each prize gtd. 6 sects. (Unr. must play in Unr. or Master). Open: $4000-2000-1000-700-600-500, U2450/Unr. $1000-500, U2300/Unr. $800-400. U2200 (not a separate section; Experts eligible for all other prizes in section) $2600-1300-700. U2000, U1800, U1600: Each $3200-1600-800-400. U1400: $2200-1100-550, U1200 $1000-500 (not a separate section; U1200s also eligible for U1400 prizes). Unrated: $350-200. EF: Open, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400 $119 if rec’d by 11/22, $30 less for jrs. under 15 playing up, $50 more for players rated under 2000 playing in Open, Unrated $39. All: $21 more at door. SCCF membership req’d, $14, $9 jrs under 19 includes Rank & File magazine, OSA. Elegant trophy each section winner. Best game prizes gtd: $100-50-50 (one must be from non-Master). No checks at door – cash, credit card or money order only. 4-day schedule: Reg. closes noon 11/24, 12:30-7:30, 12:30-7:30, 10:30-5, 10-4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. closes 11:30 am 11/25, 12-2:30-5-8 (G/1), schedules merge in Rd 5 and compete for common prizes. Byes (2 max) with advance notice. CCA minimum ratings and TD discretion will be used to protect you from improperly rated players. October Rating Supplement used. HR: $89, (310) 337-2800, mention chess. Parking only $5. Info: NTD Randy Hough (626) 282-7412, randallhough@yahoo.com. Ent: American Open, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754 or www.americanopen.org. NS, W, FIDE Rated. U.S. Championship Qualifier.

At All The King’s Men Chess Supplies in UNIVERSAL MALL, 28760 Dequindre Road, Warren, MI 48092 (in the Mervyn’s wing), 1-1/2 miles E of I-75 and 1-1/2 miles N of I-696. 7-SS. 15Grand Prix Points. 3 SECTIONS: OPEN, U1800, U1300. OK to play up. All Sections have 2- & 3-Day Schedules. USCF and MCA memberships required. $$7100 OVERALL. Up to THREE 1/2-pt. byes available-must be requested prior to start of RD 4. Re-Entries: Up to THREE 1/2-pt. byes for previous RDS. Unrated eligible ONLY for UNR and OVERALL prizes in ALL sections (can play in any section). TL: 3-DAY SCHEDULE: RDS 1-4, G-75; RDS 5-7, G-90. 2-DAY SCHEDULE: RDS 1-3, G-60, RD 4, G-75; RDS 5-7, G-90. REG. 3-DAY SCHEDULE: Fri, 4-6:30 PM. 2-DAY SCHEDULE: Sat, 8:30-9:30 AM. RDS: 3-DAY SCHEDULE: Fri, 7 PM; Sat, 10-1-4:30-7; Sun, 11-2:30. 2-DAY SCHEDULE: Sat, 10-12:30-2:30-4:30-7; Sun, 11-2:30. ENTRY FEE: OPEN SECTION: $80 ($70 for Oage 64, Uage 16 or UNR) by Mon., 11/21; Add $10 after. IM’s and GM’s Free! (Entry fee of $80 deducted from prize). Re-Entries: $45. U1800 SECTION: $70 ($60 for Oage 64, Uage 16 or UNR) by Mon., 11/21; Add $10 after. Re-Entries: $40; U1300 SECTION: $60 ($50 for Oage 64, Uage 16 or UNR) by Mon., 11/21; Add $10 After. Re-Entries: $35. PRIZE FUND: OVERALL: $7,100 minimum, $3,550 Gtd. OPEN PRIZES: $3,450 (b/60; b/min. 8 per class): 1st: $1,250; 2nd: $650; 3rd: $350; 1st, 2nd X, A: $300, $150; 1st, 2nd U1800/UNR: $200, $100. U1800 PRIZES: $2,075 (b/50, b/min. 8 per class). 1st: $800; 2nd: $400; 3rd: $250; 1st, 2nd 1301-1600: $250, $125; 1st, 2nd 1300/UNR: $150, $100. U1300 PRIZES: $1,575 (b/40; b/min. 8 per class): 1st: $600; 2nd: $300; 3rd: $150; 1st, 2nd E: $200, $125; 1st, 2nd: U1000/UNR: $125, $75. Choice of Mechanical or Quartz Clock for BIGGEST UPSET IN EACH SECTION! Info & Ent: Dr. Ed Mandell, address above, (586) 558-4790. Toll-Free: (866) 538-7890; Fax: (586) 558-2046; E-Mail: allthekingsmench@aol.com. Website: http://www.allthekingsmenchesssupplies.com.

6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/60). Trophy sections: 11/26-27 only, G/60. Wyndham Hotel at Franklin Plaza, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia 19103. $$G 30,000. Free analysis of your games by GM Arthur Bisguier. Premier, open to all rated 2000/above and juniors under 18 rated 1800/above. $3000-1500-700-500-300, U2400/Unr $1600-800. FIDE. Top 2 US players not already qualified qualify for US Championship; optional qualifier fee $75. Under 2200: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 2000: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1800: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1600: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1400: $1700-800-500-300-200. Under 1200: $1000-500-300-200-100. EF: 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 11/17, all $106 online at chesstour.com by 11/22, $115 phoned by 11/22 (406-896-2038, no questions), $130 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Under 1200 Section, $20 less. GMs $100 from prize. Re-entry (except Premier) $60. 3-day reg ends Fri 11 am, rds. 12-7, 12-7, 10-4:30, 2-day reg ends Sat 9 am, rds 10-1-4-7, 10-4:30. Trophy sections (U1000, U800, U600, Unrated): trophies to top 8 each section. EF: $29 mailed by 11/17, $28 online at chesstour.com by 11/22, $35 phoned by 11/22 (406-896-2038, no questions), $40 at tmt. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds 10-1-4, 10-1-4:30. All: Student/Alumni trophies to top 5 teams of 4 (regardless of section) representing any U.S. college, HS or pre-HS players attend or have graduated from. Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. Bye: all, Premier must commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 4. HR: $87-87-87-87, 1-800-WYNDHAM (996-3426), reserve by 11/11 or rate may increase. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $5 charge for refunds. More info: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com 11/24.

6SS, 30/90, SD60. East Bay Chess Club, 1940 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA, 94709. EF: $60, $70 after 11/12. $5 EBCC discount. $$1000G (top 4 prizes) plus $2000 b/80. Open: 400-300-200-100, u2200: 200-125-75. U2000: 250-150-100, u1800: 200-125-75 U1600: 200-125-75, u1400: 150-100-50. Special Event: Simul by IM Vinay Bhat Fri at 7:30 pm. Reg: 3-day 9-10:30 11/25; 2-day 9-9:45 11/26. Rds: 3-day: 11-4:30 daily. 2-day: rds 1-3 G/45: 10-12-2, merge in rd 4. Info: tournaments@eastbaychess.com; 510-845-1041.

5SS, 35/90, SD/60. Site & Ent: Nashville Chess Center, 2911 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212. Prizes $$Gtd: $450-300. Class X, A, B, C, D, E, F & below, unrated each $200 $$b/4 per category (Unrated eligible for unrated prize only). EF: $40 by 11/21, $50 later ($5 off for current NCC members). Free entry for GM’s. Reg: 10:00-12:00 (CDT) Fri, 11/25. Rds: Fri 1-7; Sat 11-6; Sun 12. TCA membership req’d for TN residents. NS NC. www.nashvillechess.org.

Red Lion Bellevue Inn 11211 Main St. Bellevue. Class Championships: $5000 fully guaranteed. 6SS in 4 sections, Section1 FIDE rated. SECTION 1 Master/Unrated: $400 $250 $200 $150 Expert or below: $300 $200 $150 $100; EF $70/$80 SECTION 2 Class A: $250 $200 $150 $100 Class B or below: $250 $200 $150 $100: EF $60/$70 SECTION 3 Class C: $250 $200 $150 $100 Class D or below: $250 $200 $150 $100; EF $60/$70 SECTION 4 Class E or below or Unr: $150 $100 $100 $100; EF $40/$50 Reg: Friday 9-10:30AM for 3-day, or 3:30-4PM if entering 3-day with one bye Saturday 8:30-9AM for 2-day option; 9:30-10 AM if entering 3-day with two byes Misc: WCF/OCF memb req’d. OSA, If also playing in a side event deduct $5 from the combined total entry fees. Entry fees are listed as: $ advance/ $ at site, Advance entries must be rec’d by November 19. Jrs (U21) may play for medals only, for $25 entry fee in advance. Canadians may pay $C at par. Ent/Info: WCF Tnmt Coordinator, H.G. Pitre, 700 Crockett St. #105, Seattle, WA 98109 (206) 284-9314 or www.nwchess.com, Checks payable to Washington Chess Federation (WCF) Hotel Rate: $99 includes Cont’l brkfst, or $89 w/o mention Chess, reserve by November 10, call Red Lion Bellevue Inn (425) 455-5240 or go to www.redlion.com Parking: Free Class Championships: Byes: up to 2, available only at reg 3 day schedule: Main TC: Game/105 minutes + 30 seconds/move to end of game. If a digital clock is not available, TC shall be: 30 moves/90 minutes, followed by SD/60 minutes. When a digital clock becomes available the TD may substitute such a clock and set remaining times for play according to the main TC rules. Friday: Round 1 11AM Round 2 4:30PM Saturday: Round 3 11AM Round 4 4:30PM Sunday: Round 5 9AM Round 6 3PM 2-day schedule option: Rounds 1-3 Main TC: Game/15 minutes + 30 seconds/move to the end of game. If a digitalclock is not available, TC shall be: SD/45 minutes. When a digital clock becomes available the TD may substitute such a clock and set remaining times for play according to the main TC rules. Saturday Round 1 9:30AM Round 2 11:45AM Round 3 2PM then join the 3-day schedule for the rest of the tourney: Rounds 4, 5, and 6. Side Events: Go to www.nwchess.com for all details: Nov. 25 USCF-rated Scholastic, 5SS, 3 Sections; Fri & Sat Night Unrated Choice: Chess 960, 4SS, 3 Sections; or Blitz, 8SS, 3 Sections.

5SS, (double round), G/10. LAX Renaissance Hotel, .9620 Airport Bl, Los Angeles, CA 90045. $5 parking. EF: $30 recd by 11/23, $35 at site. $$G 1100: $300-200-100; U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, Unr. each $100. (Unrated eligible only for Open and Unr. prize). Reg: closes 8 pm. Rds: 8:15-9-9:45-10:30-11:15. Double bye (1 pt) available Rd 1. Ent: American Open, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754. Info: Randy Hough (626) 282-7412, randallhough@yahoo.com. NS.

4SS, 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). $$560 b/32 paid entries (may be limited to 1st 36 to enter), top 2 Gtd: $$ 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: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. Phone entry often impossible!

5SS, G/120. Quality Inn, Arden, NC (I-26 Exit 37). $$3250 b/80 (60% gtd in Open). Open: $500-300-100, U2000 $100. U1800: $500-300-100, U1600 $100. U1400: $500-300-100, U1200 $100. U1000/unrated: $150-100. EF: $54 pre, $59 at site. Special scholastic trophy-only EF: $14. Rds: Fri 8:30 or Sat 9, then Sat 2-7 Sun 9-2. HR: $70 828-684-6688. Ent: Kevin Hyde, PO Box 791, Saluda, NC 28773 www.ncchess.org FIDE.

4SS, 30/100 SD/1. George Mason, University Professional Center (The Old Law School), 3401 N. Fairfax Dr, Arlington Virginia (Across from Virginia Square Metro Stop) One Section: Open: FIDE Rated $2000 B/70 Top 3 (G) $550-300-200 Top X, A/Unr, B, C, D each $130, U1200 $100. Top ACC Member Wins plaque and 2005 ACC Championship. Top ACC Member U 1800, plaque/Amateur title and $200. EF: $45 if rec’d by 11/23, $55 at site. $5 discount to ACC Members. Reg: 9-945AM 12/3 Rds: 10-4 Saturday, 10-330 Sunday. One 1/2 pt bye avail, must declare before rd 1 and then is irrevocable. Ent: Michael Atkins, PO Box 6139 Alexandria VA 22306, make checks payable to Michael Atkins- matkins2@cox.net, members.cox.net/arlingtonchessclub/champ05.htm. NS, NC, FIDE.

5SS, G/30, Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 W 10 St, bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. EF: $40, Club membs $25, GMs free ($20 from prize). $$ 840 b/42 paid entries, minimum half each prize Gtd: $$ 300-200-115, top U2200/unr. $125, U2000 $100. Limit 2 byes, commit by 2:30. Re-entry $20. CCA ratings may be used. Rds: 12-1:30-2:45-4-5:20 pm. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 12/1; phone entry often impossible!

9SS, 30/90, SD/1, Marshall CC, 23 W 10th St, NYC: 212-477-3716. Open to members and nonmembers rated 2200+, qualifiers from Marshall Amateur Championship Nov 4-6, and seeded players. $$4500 gtd: $2000-$1000-$500-$350-$100, U2400/unr $250, U2300 $200, U2200 $100. PLUS: Edward Lasker Memorial Brilliancy Prize $300. Title of 2005 Marshall Chess Club Champion to highest-scoring Club member. EF: $125, members $100; GM EF returned upon completion of tournament; Reg: 6:30-7 12/9; rounds 7:30 12/9, 11-5 12/10, 12/11, 12/17, 12/18. Two byes available, must request at registration, no byes on 12/18. FIDE. IM/GM norms may be possible.

4SS, G/150, Faculty Dining Room, Campus Center, U-Mass Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester MA 02125 (I93/Southeast Expressway, Exit 15-SB, Exit 14-NB, follow signs for JFK Library). $$1,250 b/50 fully paid entries, 75% Gtd. 3 Sects. Open: $250-150, U2100 $150. U1900: $200-100, U1700 $100. U1500: $150-75, U1300 $75, trophy to top U1100. Unr. may play in any sect. but can’t win more than $100 except in Open. EF: $38 by 12/8, $45 at the door. $15 off to U1100/Unr. 50% off to U-Mass students and faculty. Limit one discount per player. Reg: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Sat. Rds: 10-3:30, 9:30-3. Bye: 1-4 w/ent, limit 1. MACA memb. req’d: $12 adult, $6 jr. U18, OSA. Ent: Cks payable to MACA. Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062. Questions: Steve Frymer, 781-862-3799, AFrymer@aol.com, www.MassChess.org. W. FIDE.

5SS, rds 1-3 30/85, SD/30, rds 4-5 40/2, SD/1. Sierra Vista Community Center, 311 N Rural Dr, Monterey Park, CA 91755. EF: $30 rec’d by 12/8, $40 door. Special EF: $10 for juniors not competing for cash prizes (trophies to top 5). $$1000 Gtd: $300-200-100, U2200 100, U2000 100, U1800 75, U1600 75, U1400/Unr 50. SCCF mem. req. ($14 reg, $9 jr.), OSA. Reg: 8:45-9:40. Rds: 10-2-6, 10-4. Up to two half-pt byes if requested w/entry. State Championship Qualifier. Info: NTD Randy Hough (626) 282-7412, randallhough@yahoo.com. Ent: SCCF, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754. NS. NC. W.

4SS, Joliet Jr. College, 1215 Houbolt Ave., Joliet, IL 60431, Bldg J, Room J-0006. EF: (cash/checks-no cr. cards) $75 early entry by Dec. 3, $85 after Dec. 3. Reg: 8:30am-9:45am. Rds: Sat. 10am, 4pm, Sun. 10am, 4pm. No byes for rd 4. G:30/90, SD/1. Prize fund based on 100 entries: cash only payment on Dec. 10th. Master: $450-325-225-200-125, Expert: $375-275-175-125, Class A: $350-250-150, Class B: $275-175-125, Class C: $250-150-100, Class D: $200-125-100, Class E/F: $175-110-95, Unrated: $50 book prize. Memb. req’d: USCF/ICA ($18), OSA. Early ent: (make checks payable to Dennis Doyle) mail by Dec. 3 to Dennis R. Doyle, 536 Springwood Dr., Joliet, IL 60431. Refer to www.jjc.edu/clubs/chess for gm/master lecture-simul information held on Fri. Dec. 9. Bring chess sets, clocks none provided.

5SS, 30/90, SD/1 (2-day schedule Rd. 1 G/90). Atlanta Chess Center, 3155A East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Scottdale, Georgia 30079. $5,000 b/100 maximum. $2,500 GTD! In 5 sections: Open/Unr.: $800-400-300, u2200- $300-225-150. Under 2000: $300-225-150. Under 1800: $300-225-150. Under 1600: $300-225-150. Under 1400: $300-200-150, u1200- $150. EF: $65 if received by 12/14; $69 at site. GMs and IMs free, $65 deducted from prize. Re-entry: $35. Bye: All rounds., must commit before 1st round, limit 2. 3-day schedule: Reg: ends 7:00 p.m. on 12/16. Rds: 7:30, 2-7:30, 10-3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg: ends 9:30 a.m. on 12/18. Rd. 1 at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day. HR/Info: David Spinks (404)-377-4400 or at atlantachess@yahoo.com. Enter: Atlanta Chess Center, 3155A East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Scottdale, Georgia 30079. NS. NC. Grand Prix Points: 15. www.atlantachessclub.com.

4SS, 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). $$560 b/32 paid entries (may be limited to 1st 36 to enter), top 2 Gtd: $$ 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! $5 extra if entering under 10 min. before game!

7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/70; 2-day option, rds 1-4 G/45), Bally’s Casino Resort, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas. $$ 200,000 based on 950 paid entries (unrateds, re-entries & GMs count as half entries), else in proportion; $120,000 minimum (60% each prize) guaranteed. Unrated must enter Open or Unr Section. Free analysis of players’ games by GM Sam Palatnik. Open: $16000-8000-4000-2000-1200-1000-800-700-600-600-500-500-500-500-500, clear winner bonus $600, 2300-2449 $4000-2000, U2300/Unr $4000-2000. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game (white 7 minutes, black 5 minutes & gets draw odds) for title & bonus prize. FIDE. Top 4 US players & 1st US woman not already qualified qualify for US Championship; optional qualifier fee $75. Under 2200: $12000-6000-3000-1500-800-700-600-500-400-400-300-300-300-300-300. Under 2000: $12000-6000-3000-1500-800-700-600-500-400-400-300-300-300-300-300. Under 1800: $12000-6000-3000-1500-800-700-600-500-400-400-300-300-300-300-300. Under 1600: $12000-6000-3000-1500-800-700-600-500-400-400-300-300-300-300-300. Under 1400: $9000-4500-2200-1200-800-700-600-500-400-400-300-300-300-300-300. Under 1200: $5000-2500-1500-800-600-500-400-400-400-400-300-300-300-300-300. Unrated: $2000-1000-500-400-300-200-200, must have US Social Security ID to win over $500. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 12/05 list may not win over $1000 in U1200, $2000 U1400, $3000 U1600 through U2200. Games rated too late for 12/05 list not counted. 2) If more than 100 points over section maximum on any supplement 6/04 or after, prize limit $1000. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mailed EF: 4-day $244, 3-day $243, 2-day $242 if mailed by 9/15, 4-day $274, 3-day $273, 2-day $272 if mailed by 12/14. Online EF at chesstour.com: $241 by 9/15, $271 by 12/21, $300 12/22 to 2 hours before rd 1. Phoned EF (406-896-2038): $250 by 9/15, $280 by 12/21 (entry only, no questions). No phone entry after 12/21. EF at site: $300, no checks, credit cards OK. Special EF: Under 1200 Section, all $30 less. Seniors over 65 in Under 1400 or up, all $30 less. Re-entry $120; not available in Open Section. GMs free; $180 deducted from prize. Unrated Section EF: 4-day $114, 3-day $113, 2-day $112 if mailed by 12/14, all $111 online at chesstour.com by 12/21, $120 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 12/21 (no questions), $130 at site. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. 4-day reg. ends 12/26 6 pm, rds 7, 12-7, 12-7, 10-4:30. 3-day reg. ends 12/27 11 am, rds 12-3-7, 12-7, 10-4:30. 2-day reg. ends 12/28 9 am, rds. 10-12-2-4-7, 10-4:30. Bye: all (Open Section must commit before rd 2, other sections must commit before rd 5). Foreign player ratings: 100 points added to FIDE, 100 to FQE, 200/more to most other foreign, no pts added to CFC. Highest of multiple ratings generally used. HR: $92-92, 800-833-3308, 702-739-4111, rate may increase if not reserved by 11/21, all rooms in chess block may sell out about 11/1. Car rental: for special Avis rate reserve car through chesstour.com or call 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $5 charge for refunds. More info: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com 12/24.

8SS, $14,000 Guaranteed Prizes. No “based on” prizes! Wyndham Washington Hotel, 1400 M St. NW, Washington, DC. TC: 40/2, SD/1. Rds: Tue: 1-7:30, Wed: 11-5:30, Thurs: 11-5:30, Fri: 10-4:30. EF: $98 if by 12/11, $110 at site. Reg: Tues., 12/27, 10-12 noon. 3-Day schedule for OPEN Section only: Reg. Wednesday until 6:30. Rds 1-4: TC: G/30, 7-8:10-9:20-10:30. Join 4-Day at Round 5. $$G Open Section: 1,500-1,100-750-500-300, Under 2400/Unr. $750. Under 2300 $725 Under 2200 Section: $1,000-500-250 U2000 $300-150. Under 1900 Section: $1,000-500-250 U1700 $300-150. Under 1600 Section: $1,000-500-250 U1400 $300-150. Under 1300 Section: $750-375-200 U1100 $300-150. Note that U2000, U1700, U1400 & U1100 are prizes but not separate sections. No unrated player may win more than $800 in Under 2200, $400 in Under 1900, $200 in Under 1600 or $100 in Under 1300 Section. No credit cards accepted. GMs free, $80 deducted from prize. Special EF: $40 less to juniors (under 20) in Open Section or playing up. $50 less to unrateds in 4 lower sections. Re-entry: $80. Byes available any round but rds. 6-8 must commit before rd. 3. Limit 2 byes for class prizes. HR: Only $73! Call 1-800-WYNDHAM by 12/3 for this very low rate. Ent: Make checks payable to Eastern Open. Mail to U.S. Chess Center, 1501 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20005. Info (no entries) 202/857-4922. W, FIDE.

5SS, G/120 (1-day option, rds 1-3 G/30), beautifully renovated and well-lighted Third Floor, New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, New York. $$4,500 guaranteed prize fund! 4 sections. Open, $700-350-200-100, top 2200-2399/unr, Under 2200 each $300. FIDE. Under 2000: $500-250-100, top U1800 $250, $300 limit to unr. Under 1600: $400-200-100, top Under 1400 $200, $200 limit to unr. Under 1200: $300-150-100, $100 limit to unr. EF: 2-day $78, 1-day $77 if postmarked by 12/20, $76 online thru 12/25 at www.chesstour.com, $80 by phone thru 12/25, $90 at site, GMs free ($50 from prize). Entry fee discounts for rated players: Under 1600 Section EF $20 less, Under 1200 Section EF $30 less. Unrated players EF (any section): 2-day $38, 1-day $37 if mailed by 12/20, $36 online at www.chesstour.com by 12/25, $40 by phone by 12/25, $50 at site. All sections: advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Phone entries, questions: 845-569-9969 (entries, questions), 406-896-2038 (entries only, no questions, 24 hrs). No calls after 12/25. 2-Day Schedule, reg. ends Wed 10:30 am. Rds. Wed 11-3:30-8, Thu 2-6:30 pm. 1-Day Schedule, reg. ends Thu 9:30 am. Rds. 10-11:15-12:30-2-6:30. Limit 2 byes, commit by rd. 2. Re-entry: $40, except Open. HR: call 212-971-0101 for latest hotel rates (mention chess tmt); hotel often sells out early. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Advance entries posted at www.chesstour.com by 12/27. Bring sets, clocks, boards— none supplied! W.

5SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 West 10 St, between 5-6 Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. EF: $40, Club membs. $25, GMs free ($20 from prize). Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 12/29. $$800 Gtd: 300-150-60, Top U2200/unr. $105, top U2000 $100, top U1800 $85. Limit 2 byes, commit by 2:45. Re-entry $20. CCA ratings may be used. Reg: ends 15 min before game. Rds: 12-1:30-2:45-4-5:20 pm. Phone entry often impossible!

4SS, 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). $$560 b/32 paid entries (may be limited to 1st 36 to enter), top 2 Gtd: $$ 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!

5SS, 30/90, SD/1 (2-day: Rd.1 G/60), Travelodge Hotel Main Gate East, 5711 W. Irlo Bronson Mem Hwy, Kissimmee $$5600/ b150, 70% Guaranteed. 6 Sections: OPEN: $700-300-200, U2200 $200, U2100 $150. Class A: $500-200, U1900 $150. Class B: $500-200, U1700 $150. Class C: $500-200, U1500 $150. Class D: $500-200, U1300 $150. U1200: $300-200, U1000 $100, U800 $50. Rated players may play up one class only. Unrateds limited to $50 unless Place prize in OPEN. EF: 3-day $59, 2-day $58 by Dec 31, all $75 later and on-site. Re-entry $40. $15 less to students in grades K-8 in U1200 section. CFCC members receive $15 ($5 for Jrs) discount on mailed-in entires or on-site. Trophies to top in each section (& Class X) also Class F, G, H, I, J & Unr in U1200 having more than one entry. Trophies & Titles to Florida residents. Reg: ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Rd. 1: 7pm Fri (2-day: 10am Sat at G/60). Rds: 2-5: Sat 1& 6:30, Sun 9& 2:30. 1/2 pt. byes if req’d before rd. 2. HR: $55, (800)327-1128 (Reserve by 12/06 for this rate). Ent: CFCC, c/o Harvey Lerman, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland FL 32751; or online: 2006FLclass.mollyguard.com Info: 407-629-6946 or www.centralflchess.org.

5SS, G/2 Rds 1-3, 30/90 SD/1 rds 4-5 $ 2,100 (Top 3 G) Rest B/70. Goucher College, Stimson Hall - 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore MD. Take exit 27A-Towson (Dulaney Valley Road south) from the Baltimore Beltway (I-695). The college entrance is on the left, one-half block from exit 27A Open: $500-300-200 (G); Top X/A/B/C/D/E each $150, Top U1000 $100, Top Unrated $100. Reg: Saturday Jan 7th, 8:45-9:45am. Rds: Sat 10-2:30-7p Sunday 10-3:30 One ½ pt bye allowed, must commit to byes with entry, none allowed after 1st roundstarts and are irrevocable after play starts. MCA membership required ($7 - $3.50 U18) OSA. EF: $45 if rec’d by Dec 31st, $55 at site. Ent: Sathish Nath, 804 Grand Champion Drive #303 Rockvile, MD 20850 - Make checks to “MCA” Email: snathemail@yahoo.com or director matkins2@cox.net, Web: http://www.serve.com/mdchess/ W, NS, FIDE.

10SS, G/30, Frankie Jay’s Speakeasy Center of NY, 23 West 10 Street, between 5-6th Ave, “just 12 steps from the Street,” NYC: 212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club membs. $25, $5 less if also entering 1/7 Noon Game/50, free to player rejoining USCF after longest membership lapse, specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 1/5. Top 5 prizes guaranteed, others b/34 paid entries: $$199-101-48-1-1, top rated 1960-2189, 1776-1958, 1492-1775, Under 1492 each $102. $29 to best score with 1. g4 or 1...g5! $1.99 to TD with stupidest question. Reentry $13.95, counts 0.454-entry. Limit 4 byes in rds. 1-7. Reg: ends 19 min. before game. Rds: 9:29-10:44-11:59 pm-1:23-2:34-3:45-4:56-6-7:29-8:44 am. Phone entry ridiculous. Proper attire appreciated.

4SS, G/50, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 West 10 St, between 5-6th Ave, NYC: 212-569-9969. EF: $40, Club members $25, GMs free ($20 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 1/5. $$ (800 b/40 paid entries, minimum 60% of each prize Gtd): $$ 300-200-100, top U2200/unr. $105, top U2000 $95. Limit 2 byes, commit before 2:30. Re-entry $20, counts half. Class pairings OK rd. 4. CCA ratings may be used. Reg: ends 15 min. before game. Rds: 12-2-4-6 pm. Phone entry often impossible!

Join Us In Celebrating 20 Years Of Serving The Illinois Chess Community. 5SS, 40/90, SD/30. Renaissance Chicago North Shore, 933 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook 60062. Free parking. $$ (5,000 b/175 pd players, $2500 guaranteed). 2 Sections: Open: open to all. $$ 875-400-250; U2200, 375-200; U2000 $350-175; Unr. can win top three only. Reserve: open to U1800. $600-325-200; U1600 = $250-175; U1400. $250-150; U1200, 200-125; Unr = $100, Unr. qualify for Unr. Prize only. Open, Early EF: Adults, $66 early, Juniors $61; Reserve, Early EF: Adults $65, Juniors $60. Both: early EF with name, ID #, e-mail, phone #, to current/renewing USCF and ICA members if rec’d by 1/4, All $75, 8-8:30 AM; $80, 8:30-8:45 AM; $10 to play up from Reserve to Open section. NO FREE ENTRIES. ICA Maxi tour, ICA memb. Reqrd, other states OK. Reg: 8-8:45am. Rds: 9-1:30-6; 10-2:30. Re-Entry $40 with ½ pt Bye round 1, Byes Rnds 1-4, unretractable rnd 5 at Registration, Bring sets, boards, clocks none provided, Book dealer scheduled to be on site. HR: $84-$84, 847-498-6500, Hotel: http://www.mpoint.com/psn/directlink.asp ?id=16120. Ent: Chess For Life, LLC, PO Box 789, Lake Villa, IL 60046 (847) 546-8511. e-mail info: wayneclark@chessforlife.com, Checks payable to Chess For Life, LLC, info/pre entry list: www.chessforlife.com. NS, NC, W.

7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3 day option, rds 1-2 G/75; 2 day, rds 1-4 G/45), Wyndham Hotel at Franklin Plaza, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia 19103. $$20,000 b/320 paid entries, minimum 50% of each prize guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500-300-200, 1st clear or on tiebreak 200 bonus, U2400/Unr 1000-500. FIDE. Under 2200: $1000-600-400-300-200. Under 2000: $1000-600-400-300-200. Under 1800: $1000-600-400-300-200. Under 1600: $1000-600-400-300-200. Under 1400: $1000-600-400-300-200. Under 1200: $800-400-300-200-100. Unrated may enter any section, but may not win over $100 in U1200, $200 U1400, $300 U1600, $400 U1800, $500 U2000, or $600 U2200. Trophy to top college team & top scholastic team, all sections count equally, top 4 scores same school added to give team score. EF: 4 day $99, 3 day $98, 2 day $97 mailed by 1/5, all $96 online at chesstour.com by 1/10, all $105 phoned by 1/10 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site. GMs $80 from prize. $40 less to unrated. $20 less to rated players in U1200 Section. Mailed entry $3 less to PSCF members. Re entry (except Open Section) $70. Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. Advance EF minus $10 service charge refunded for withdrawals who give notice at least 1 hour before rd 1 (no service charge if fee applied to future CCA tmts). 4-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds 7:30, 11-6, 11-6, 10-4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds.11-2:30-6, 11-6, 10-4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sun 9 am, rds 10-12-2-4-6, 10-4:30. Bye: all, limit 3, Open must commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 4. HR: $87-87-87-87 1-800-WYNDHAM (996-3426), reserve by 12/30 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658. http://www.chesstour.com/. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com.

5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), 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. $13,000 prize fund, all unconditionally guaranteed. In 7 sections. Master (over 2199): $1200-600-300-200, top U2300 $500. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1000-500-300-150. Class A (1800-1999): $1000-500-300-150. Class B (1600-1799): $1000-500-300-150. Class C (1400-1599): $1000-500-300-150. Class D (1200-1399): $600-300-200-100. Class E (Under 1200): $600-300-200-100. Rated players may play up one section. Unrated must play in A or below with maximum prize A $400, B $300, C $200, D $150, E $100; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 5 sections EF: 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 1/13, all $106 online at chesstour.com by 1/18, all $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 1/18 (entry only, no questions), all $120 at site. Class D or Class E EF: 3-day $68, 2-day $67 mailed by 1/13, all $66 online at chesstour.com by 1/18 (entry only, no questions), all $80 at site. EF if unrated (A, B, C, D or E Section): 3-day $38, 2-day $37 mailed by 1/13, all $36 online at chesstour.com by 1/18 (entry only, no questions), all $50 at site. All: Re-entry (except Master) $50. Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. SCCF memb. ($14, jrs $9) required for rated Southern CA residents. Advance EF minus $10 service charge refunded for withdrawals who give notice at least 1 hour before rd 1 (no service charge if fee applied to future CCA tmts). 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 7 pm, rds Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 10-4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 10:30 am, rds Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 10-4:30. Both schedules: Bye all, Master must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $78-78-78-78, 310-410-4000, reserve by 1/6 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Questions: 845-496-9658 or 845-234-0386. Ent: Continental Chess, c/o Goichberg, Box 661776, Arcadia CA 91066. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com.

4SS, G/2. A UNM chess club sponsored event at University of New Mexico Student Union Ballroom A. Sections. Tom Keffer Open: open to all, $$600Gtd: $400-200. Additional $$ b/entries: U2200, U2000, senior over age 65, senior over 50. Mark McKee Open: open to U/1600, $$/G175. Additional $$/b entries: 2nd place, U1400, senior over 65, senior over 50. Bill Dixon Open: open to U1200, $$100/G. Additional $$ b/entries: 2nd place, U1000, senior over 65, senior over 50. EF: $25 if rec’d by 1/18. All $10 more at site. Free entry to oldest player. Free entry to new first-time USCF members (however will not be eligible for cash prizes). USCF expired over one yr., rejoin and receive $10 discount. NMCO Best Played Game Awards given for 2005. Reg: Sat. 8-8:30 AM. Rd 9-2, 9-2. No 1/2 pt byes. Ent: Checks payable to NMCO, P.O. Box 4215, Albuquerque, NM 87196-4215. Info: Scott Kerns, 505-280-9824, scottkerns@mail.com or Jeffrey Burch, 505-307-9069, doctor.j@mindspring.com.

5SS, 40/2, SD/1, 2-day opt. rds. 1-2 G/75. $$14,000 b/240 minimum $7000 guaranteed, w/$1200 club prizes. Radisson Hotel, Marlborough, 75 Felton St, (I-495 Exit 2B, Rte 20W). HR: $79-89, reserve by 1/13. 508-480-0015 or 800-333-3333, mention chess tmt. Open: $1200-700-400-200, U2300 $700-400. U2100/Unr: $1100-500-300, U1900 $700-400-200. U1700/Unr: $1100-500-300, U1500 $700-400-200. U1300: $1000-500-300, U1100 $500-300-200, U900 $200. Club prizes: $400-300-200-100-100, Club w/most ent’s $100. Club declared at ent., ea. player 1 club. Unr. over $200 in Open only. 3-day: Reg. ends Fri. 7pm, rds: Fri. 8pm, Sat. 11:30-6:00, Sun. 10-4:15. 2-day: Reg. ends Sat. 10:30am, rds. Sat. 11:30-2:30-6:00, Sun. 10-4:15. 1/2 pt byes, all but rds. 4-5 commit bef. rd. 3, add 50¢ to EF for rd 1 bye. EF: 3-day $89 by 12/5, $99 by 1/17; 2-day $88 by 12/5, $98 by 1/17, all $120 site. Cash only at site. GMs free, EF from prize. Special EF: -$40 to Unr/U800. -$10 to rated Jrs U16. -$10 to rated Srs 65+. Re-ent. $60; avail. to all. Ent: Severine Wamala, 219 Central St. Ste 2D, Lowell MA, 01852. 978-453-4342, swamala@hotmail.com, Masschess.org. W, FIDE. MACA membership required for MA residents.

5SS, 40/120, then G/60. Fairmont Southampton Resort. First round 8pm Feb 10, Blitz tournament 8pm Feb 9. Prize fund $5000. Open (FIDE Rated) $1000 (plus return ticket from East Coast and hotel room for 2007), $800, $600, $400, $200. U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 all $250, $150, $100. Top amateur wins return ticket from East Coast and hotel room for 2007. EF: $100, payable on arrival. Free to GMs, IMs, $100 deducted from prize. Sets provided, bring clock. To reserve hotel rooms, call 1-800-441-1414 and quote “chess tournament” for special rate. See www.bermuda.bm/chess for further details.

6SS, G/10, T/D3. Hotel Carlisle, 1700 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle PA 17013, Exit 52A NB/Exit 52 SB off I-81, Exit 226 off PA Turnpike. 3 sections, EF rec’d by 2/12: Open: $12. U1500: $10. U1100: $8. $$ (All prizes guaranteed): Open: 175-100-50, U1800 $45, U1600 $40. U1500: 125-75-50, U1200 $40, Unrated $30. U1100: Trophies to 1st-5th, Top U800, Top U600, 1st-2nd Unr. All: EF: $20 after 2/12, PSCF $5 OSA. Reg: 6-6:30pm. Rd 1: 7pm. Reg. ratings used. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd 2. HR: Mention “PA States” and register early; Hotel Carlisle 800-692-7315 $60 (Stay at the tournament site!). Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 549 13th Ave., New Brighton PA 15066-1208. Checks payable to PSCF. Info: paquick@pscfchess.org W.

5SS, G/90, T/D5. Hotel Carlisle, 1700 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle PA 17013, Exit 52A NB/Exit 52 SB off I-81, Exit 226 off PA Turnpike. 2 sections: Open & U1500. EF: $29 rec’d by 2/12, $39 after, PSCF $5 OSA. $$(guaranteed): Open: 180-120, U2200 $110, U2000 $100, U1800 $90, U1600 $80; U1500: 150-100, U1400 $90, U1200 $85, U1000 $80, Unr $75. College Trophies: 1st-2nd in each section, 1st-2nd team (4 players combined in both sections). Reg: 8:45-9:30pm. 10-2-5:30, 9-1. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd 2. HR: Please mention “PA States” for best rate as early as possible; Hotel Carlisle 800-692-7315 $60 (Stay at the tournament site!). Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 549 13th Ave., New Brighton PA 15066-1208. Checks payable to PSCF. Info: carlisleopen@pscfchess.org W.

9SS, G/150, FIDE-rated. Quality Inn & Suites, Hendersonville, NC. Open only to players who have ratings over 2200, those who have ever been so rated, foreign FIDE-rated players, and juniors rated over 2000. A concurrent tournament, the N.C. Sub-Masters, is being held for those with lower ratings. $$G: $1600-800-450-350-300-250, U2300 $350-300-250-200-150 EF: $150 prior to Mar 11; $160 at site. GMs, IMs, and foreign FIDE-rated players receive free entry if preregistered; $150 deducted from prize. Reentry: $50. Rds (2 schedules merge round 5): 2-Weekend schedule: Sat 1, 7 Sun 1, 7 Fri 7 Sat 1, 7 Sun 1, 7; 7-Day schedule: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri 7 Sat 1, 7, Sun 1, 7. Byes: 2 available round 1-5. Optional US Championship Qualifier fee: $75 (either schedule, no byes allowed). HR: $45/night, hot breakfast, indoor pool, 800-581-4745. Info and entry: U.S. Masters, PO Box 791, Saluda, NC 28773. 828-749-1625 www.ncchess.org.

Open Section, Apr 12-16 only: 9SS, 40/2, SD/1. GM & IM norms possible. Lower Sections, Apr 13-16, 14-16 or 15-16: 7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option rds. 1-4 G/70, 2-day option rds. 1-4 G/40). Foxwoods Resort Casino & Hotel (World’s largest casino), Rt 2, Mashantucket/Ledyard CT 06339 (I-95 to Exit 92 to Rt 2 West, or I-395 to Exit 85 to Rt 164 to Rt 2 East). Free parking. 45 miles from T.F. Green Airport (Providence, RI), shuttle about $15; 14 miles from Groton/New London Airport; shuttle from New London Amtrak station about $3. Free shuttle to Mashantucket Pequot Museum, largest Native American museum in USA. Prizes $150,000 based on 800 paid entries; else proportional, minimum $100,000 (2/3 of each prize) guaranteed. Unrated players, re-entries, GMs count as 1/2 entry toward prize fund. 7 sections: Open: $15000-8000-4000-2500-1500-1000-800-700-600-600, 2300-2499 $3000-1500-700, Under 2300/Unr $3000-1500-700. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreakplay speed game (white 7 minutes, black 5 minutes & gets draw odds) for title & free room at 2007 Foxwoods Open. US Championship Qualifier; details later. FIDE rated. Under 2200, Under 2000, Under 1800: each $8000-4000-2500-1500-1000-800-700-600-500-500. Under 1600: $7000-4000-2500-1500-1000-800-700-600-500-500. Under 1400: $5000-2500-1500-1200-1000-800-700-600-500-500. Under 1200: $3000-1500-1000-800-700-600-500-500-400-400, top Under 1000 $1200-600. Under 1000s play for both U1000 & U1200 prizes; receive larger if winning both. Unrated may enter any section, but may not win over $200 in U1200, $300 U1400, $400 U1600, $500 U1800, $600 U2000, or $700 U2200. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 4/06 list may not win over $1000 U1200, $2000 U1400, $3000 U1600 through U2200. Games rated too late for 4/06 list not counted. 2) If more than 100 pts over section maximum on any list 12/04 or after, prize limit $1000. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mailed EF: 5-day (Open only) $250, 4-day $249, 3-day $248, 2-day $247 if mailed by 1/17; 5-day $280, 4-day $279, 3-day $278 mailed by 4/4; all $300 at site. CSCA members may deduct $4 from mailed EF only. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online EF at chesstour.com: $246 by 1/17, $277 by 4/10, $300 after 4/10 until 2 hours before rd 1. Phone EF at 406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions): $255 by 1/17, $285 by 4/10. No phone entry after 4/10. Special EF: Under 1200 Section, all $30 less. Seniors over 65 in U1400 Section or above, $30 less. $10 less if advance EF paid with $49 USCF dues. Re-entry $120; not available in Open Section. GMs, foreign IMs, foreign WGMs free; $180 deducted from prize. EF to Unrated: 4-day $79, 3-day $78, 2-day $77 mailed by 4/4; all $76 online at chesstour.com by 4/10, $85 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 4/10, $100 at site. Advance EF minus $10 service charge refunded for withdrawals who give notice at least 1 hour before rd 1 (no service charge if fee applied to future CCA tmts). 5-day Open Section schedule: Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed. 7 pm, Thu 12 noon & 7 pm, Fri 11 am & 6 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm. 4-day Lower Sections schedule: Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 11-6, Sat 11-6, Sun 10-4:30. 3-day Lower Sections schedule: Reg. ends Fri 5 pm, rds Fri 6-8:45, Sat 11-2-6, Sun 10-4:30. 2-day Lower Sections schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds Sat 10-12-2-3:45-6, Sun 10-4:30. 4-day, 3-day & 2-day merge after rd 4 & compete for same prizes. Byes: all; limit 3, Open must commit before rd 2, lower sections must commit before rd 4. HR: Grand Pequot Tower (tournament site, very luxurious) $119-119, Great Cedar Hotel (connected building; very close) $108-108, Two Trees Inn (15 minute walk; free shuttle) $98-98. 1-800-FOXWOOD, you must reserve by 3/29 or you will have to stay at least 3 miles away. Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car online at chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: 100 points added to FIDE, 100 to FQE, 200/more to most other foreign, no pts added to CFC. Highest of multiple ratings used. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com. Invitation requests: go@chess.us. You may request “lowest possible section” if Apr rating unknown. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com.

6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2 day option rds 1-3 G/60, unrated section DBL 6-SS G/60). Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109. $100,000 Prize Fund based on 900 players ($60,000 guaranteed). 900 is a realistic number based on a 10-year average of 893. 15 prizes in every rated section: Championship. $$: 8000-4000-2000-1000-500-350-350-350-350-350-200-200-200-200-200, under 2500 2000, under 2400 1500, under 2300 - 1200. $2,000 EXTRA for perfect score. The winner of the Championship section also receives a replica of the Edmondson Cup. Under 2200. $$: 5000-2500-1200-600-300-200-200-200-200-200-100-100-100-100-100. Under 2000. $$: 5000-2500-1200-600-300-200-200-200-200-200-100-100-100-100-100. Under 1800. $$: 5000-2500-1200-600-300-200-200-200-200-200-100-100-100-100-100. Under 1600. $$: 5000-2500-1200-600-300-200-200-200-200-200-100-100-100-100-100. Under 1400 (or unrated under age 15). $$: 2500-1500-1000-500-250-150-150-150-150-150-100-100-100-100-100. Under 1200 (or unrated under age 12). $$: 1500-1000-500-300-150-100-100-100-100-100-100-100-100-100-100, 800 top under 1000, 400 top under 800. Unrated players may not win more than second place in under 1400 or under 1200 section. Unrated, open to players with no published USCF (or convertible international) rating. 800-400-200-100-100-100-100-100-100. Unrated prizes are Gift Certificates. Plus score bonus ($16,000) in addition to any other prizes: every player who finishes with 3-1/2 points (6-1/2 in unrated section) or better wins a $50 gift certificate. Plus score certificates will be given on site only. All Sections: EF: $129 by 1/31, $159 by 5/25, $185 on site. $50 more for players rated under 2100 in the Championship Section. Add $2 for 2-day option. $40 off advance entry fee only for Juniors under 20 or Seniors over 65. Unrated section EF includes 1-year USCF membership. This is an open tournament - you may play in any section at or above your rating level; unrated players may play only in Championship or unrated sections except as noted. CCA minimum ratings or other ratings may be used if higher than USCF June Supplement. Reg: 6-11 p.m. Thursday, 8-9:30 a.m. Friday. Rds: 11-6, 11-6, 10-5. 2-day schedule: Reg: 8-9 a.m. Saturday. Rds: 10-12:30-3 and merge with 3-day in round 4. Not available in unrated section. Half point byes available in any round, but Sunday 1/2 point byes must be requested before the start of round 2. Add 50 cents to advance EF for 1st round 1/2 point bye only. Chess sets and boards provided for tournament play only; not for skittles. Please bring chess clocks! The LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL features the National Open and the Susan Polgar World Chess Championship for Girls. Many free extras and surprises! Free parking. Free raffle with great prizes including the NEW collectible Susan Polgar, limited edition, casino chips. Free lectures by GM Susan Polgar and GM Ron Henley. Free analysis of your games by GM Arthur Bisguier. USCF rated Blitz tournament Thursday evening. Susan Polgar International Chess Camp all day Thursday. Simuls Thursday afternoon by GM Walter Browne and GM Susan Polgar. Scholastic Tournament Friday. LOW room rates! HR: $71 single or double ($81 Friday and Saturday nights) includes free tickets to one of three Mardi Gras Riviera Las Vegas Shows Wednesday, Thursday or Monday. 1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734-5110. Don’t be shut out; make your reservations early and be sure to ask for the chess rates; the Riviera sells out most weekends. Cutoff for special hotel rate is May 25th. Rates may be as high as $140 a night after May 25th. RESERVE NOW! Credit card or one night room deposit will be required to hold reservation, may be canceled 48 hours in advance for nominal fee. Tournament Registration: National Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0125 or online at www.lvchessfestival.com. No telephone entries. NS. W. FIDE.

9SS, 40/2, SD/1 (4-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, 3-day option, rds 1-5 G/45), Wyndham Philadelphia Hotel at Franklin Plaza, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Special parking rate for all players $5/day. Downtown location, Franklin Institute and many other museums as well as stores & restaurants within a few blocks. Prizes $500,000 based on 1800 paid entries (re-entries, GMs, WGMs count as half entries, unrateds not counted), $300,000 minimum (60% of each prize) guaranteed. Free analysis of your games by GM Sam Palatnik; free lectures by other GMs 7/1 10 am, 7/2 10 am, 7/3 9 am. In 7 sections. Open: $40000-20000-10000-5000-4000-3000-2000-1600-1400-1200, 11th-15th each $1000, 16th-25th each $800, clear winner bonus $500, 2300-2499 $12000-6000, U2300/Unr $12000-6000. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 7/4 11:30 pm (white 7 minutes, black 5 minutes & gets draw odds) for title & bonus prize. GM & IM norms possible in 5-day & 7-day schedules. FIDE rated. US Championship qualifier; details later. Under 2200, Under 2000, Under 1800, Under 1600: each $25000-12000-7000-4000-3000-2000-1700-1400-1200-1000, 11th-15th each $800, 16th-25th each $700. Under 1400: $15000-8000-5000-3000-2000-1600-1400-1200-1000-800, 11th-15th each $700, 16th-25th each $600. Under 1200: $8000-5000-3000-2000-1500-1200-1000-900-800-700, 11th-15th each $600, 16th-25th each $500, top Under 1000 $3000-1500. Under 1000s play for both U1000 & U1200 prizes; receive larger if winning both. Unrated may enter any section, but are not eligible for section prizes (except Open), and are assured of remaining in their chosen section only for the first 3 rounds. After round 3 and again after round 6, Unrated players will be placed in sections depending on performance, and will start with even scores if transferred to new sections. Trophies to top 10 unrated based on overall performance rating for all 9 rounds. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 6/06 list may not win over $2000 in U1200, $3000 U1400, $4000 U1600, $5000 U1800, $6000 U2000, or $7000 U2200. Games rated too late for 6/06 list not counted. 2) Players who were more than 100 points over section maximum on any supplement 12/04 or after have a prize limit of $2500. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. EF, if mailed by 2/15: 7-day $347, 5-day $345, 4-day $344, 3-day $343. Mailed by 5/15: 7-day $367, 5-day $365, 4-day $364, 3-day $363. Mailed by 6/17: 7-day $377, 5-day $375, 4-day $374, 3-day $373. At site: All $400; no checks, credit cards OK. Online entry at chesstour.com: $342 by 2/15, $362 by 5/15, $372 by 6/24, $400 after 6/24 until 2 hours before rd 1. Phone entry at 406-896-2038: $350 by 2/15, $370 by 5/16, $380 by 6/24 (entry only, no questions). No phone entries after 6/24. GMs free; $240 EF deducted from prize. WGMs $120; another $120 EF deducted from prize. EF for unrated players: 7-day $27, 5-day $25, 4-day $24, 3-day $23 if mailed by 6/17, $22 online at chesstour.com by 6/24, $30 phoned by 6/24 (entry only, no questions), $40 at site. No checks at site; credit cards OK. EF discounts: $40 less to all players in Under 1200 Section and rated seniors over 65 in Under 1400 or higher. Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. Re-entry: $150, any section but Open, any schedule, byes OK, no discounts. $20 fee for switching section after 6/29. $10 service charge for refunds (no service charge if fee applied to future CCA tmts). 5-day schedule: 6/30 7 pm, 7/1-3 11 & 6, 7/4 10 & 5. 7-day schedule: 6/28-30 7 pm, 7/1-2 6 pm, 7/3 11 & 6, 7/4 10 & 5. 4-day schedule: 7/1 11, 2:30 & 6, 7/2-3 11 & 6, 7/4 10 & 5. 3-day schedule: 7/2 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6, 8:30, 7/3 11 & 6; 7/4 10 & 5. All schedules merge & compete for same prizes. 1/2-pt byes OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds). Open byes must commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 5. Entries, re-entries close 90 min. before your first game. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: $89-89, 1-800-WYNDHAM, 215-448-0200, reserve by June 14, two night minimum 7/2-3. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: 100 pts added to FIDE, 100 to FQE, 200 or more to most foreign, no pts added to CFC. Highest of multiple ratings used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US player ratings: June list used; FIDE ratings not used. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. More info: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Invitation requests: go@chess.us. You may request “lowest possible section” if June rating unknown. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com.