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Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree Street NE, Altanta, GA 30303-1294. $115 Single through quad, 404-577-1234. Club teams allowed! Sections: High School: K-12, Middle School/Junior High: K-9, Elementary: K-6, Primary: K-3. EF: $32 postmarked by 10/18, $52 if received by 11/1, $70 Onsite only. Additional charge of $5 for each entry if entry is done over the phone. Enter online now available: Mail or Fax Registration: NYA Championships, US CHESS, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville TN 38557. Make checks payable to USCF. Fax#: (931) 787 1200. $20 change fee for roster or section changes after 11/1 or any onsite changes. USCF Membership is required and must be current. TC: G/30, 9SS, players are not eliminated. Rounds 1-2-3-4-5: Saturday, Nov. 19: 10am, 12noon, 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm. Rounds 6-7-8-9: Sunday, Nov. 20: 10am, 12noon, 2pm, 3:30pm. Special Events - Onsite Registration Only. Friday Nov 18 Blitz 6:30pm: Two sections: K-6 and K-12, Entry fee $20. Reg closes at 5:00 pm. Onsite entry only. Sat Nov. 19 Bughouse 6:30pm: Entry fee $20 per team, Reg closes at 5:30pm. Onsite entry only. Sunday November 20 Awards Ceremony 5:30-7pm (approx). Contact: Scholastic Assistant 931-787 1234 or email: clubs@uschess.org NOTE: If entry is done over the phone, an additional $5 will be added to the entry fee. Awards: Individual Sections: K-12, K-9, K-6, K-3: First - 25th place. Teams: First - 15th place. Class Awards: First-3rd place K-3: U800, U600, U400, unrated K-6: U1000, U800, U600, unrated K-9: U1200, U1000, U800, unrated K-12: U1400, U1200, U1000, unrated. Club Teams are Allowed! For more info or to register online: www.uschess.org. Please bring clocks. W. Please make all checks payable to USCF.

Hilton Americas-Houston & George E. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX 77010. 800-774-1500 $112 chess rate. Hilton Americas, adjacent to the George E. Brown Convention Center, Main Playing Hall Exhibit Hall E in the Convention Center, a short skywalk from the hotel. K, 1 section will play in the Hilton Hotel; 7ss, G/90, 14 sections; Play only in your grade or college section. December Rating Supplement will be used. ½ point bye available any round if requested in advance of round 1 (except round 7). Team Score = total of top 3 (minimum 2) finishers from each school per grade. 1st place individual and team will be National Champion for their grade. Awards: Trophies to (minimum) top 10 individuals & top 5 teams in ea. grade. Many other class prizes. Blitz: Trophies in K-6 and K-12 sections, individual and team Bughouse: trophies for Bughouse, 1-25th place. Opening Ceremony Fri. 12:30pm. Rds: Fri. 1pm-6pm, Sat. 10am-2-6pm, Sun. 9am-1pm. Awards Ceremony Sun. 4:30-6pm. Special round times for K, 1 sections: Fri, 1:30-6:30, Sat 9:30-2:30-6:30, Sun 9:30-1:30. EF: $32/participant (postmarked by 11/7), $52/participant (postmarked by 11/21), $70 later or at site. $5 extra for all registrations placed by phone. Side events: Blitz registration available www.uschess.org. Bughouse Thurs. 1PM. Onsite entry only Thurs 9am until 12 noon, $20 per team. Blitz Thurs. 6pm, onsite entry until 5 pm, $15 each Simul Friday 9am register onsite. On-site registration 12/1 9am-9pm & 12/2 9am-12noon. Team Rooms are limited, contact Diane Reese events@uschess.org. Ent: “K-12/Collegiate Champ.” c/o USCF, PO Box 3967 Crossville TN 38557-3967. For more info or to register online: www.uschess.org. Please bring clocks. W. Please make all checks payable to USCF.

www.mdc.edu/panamchess Location: Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus - 300 N.E. 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33132 Phone: (305) 237-3286 Tournament Dates: December 27–30, 2005 Intercollegiate Tournament Format: 4 Player Teams, 2 Alternates, 6 rounds, 40/2, SD/1 Rds. 1-12/27 6pm, 12/28 10am and 5pm, 12/29 10am and 5pm, and 12/30 9am. Open to: College and University teams from North and South America including the Caribbean! Entry Fees: Priority registration by November 14th 2005. 1st Team: $150 per team. Additional Teams from the same school: $125. After November 14th 2005 1st Team = $175; Additional Teams = $150 Prizes: 1st Place Team, = $1000; 2nd Place Team = $500; 3rd Place Team = $250; Top International Team $500; Top Four Boards $100 each; Top Alternate $100.00. Team Trophies: Top Five Teams; Top Three International Teams; Top Four Boards; Top Alternate; Top Teams: Under 2000; Under 1800; Under 1600 and Under 1400. For additional information contact Christine Ferreras - Email: cferrer2@mdc.edu - Phone: (305) 237-3286.

5SS, 30/90, SD/1 (2-day option, rd 1 G/60). TRAVELODGE HOTEL MAIN GATE EAST 5711 W. Irlo Bronson memorial Hwy (US 192) 4-player teams (plus alternate). 2 Sections (using Yr-end ratings): OPEN, Team Avg rtng<2200. SCHOLASTIC, Game/60, Team avg<1200. EF per player: OPEN $25 by 2/9, $35 later. SCHOLASTIC $15 by 2/9, $20 later. PRIZES: OPEN 1st, 2nd teams: plaque and four Excalibur “specials”, 3rd: plaques; SCHOLASTIC 1st, 2nd teams: plaques and four Excalibur “specials”, 3rd Trophy; Board Prizes each section: Brds1-4, Excalibur “specials”; Class Prizes: Trophies. Other awards TBD. Schedule: OPEN 3-day: rds 7, 1-7, 9-3, 2-day: rds 10-1-7, 9-3; SCHOLASTIC (Sat & Sun): 10-1-4, 9-12, Awards 2:30. HR: $65 (plus taxes), 800-327-1128 or (321)401-1033, CODE: G/CHES/0206. Reserve by Jan 17, ALL HOTELS FILL UP USATS WEEKEND! ENT: CFCC, 921 N. Thistle Ln, Maitland, FL 32751 or online usats2006.mollyguard.com See www.centralflchess.org for details or call (407)629-6946.

5SS, G/130, Scholastic section G/60. Doubletree Oakbrook Hotel [formerly Hyatt] 1900 Spring Rd Oakbrook, IL 60523. Amateur Section, open to 4-player teams with one optional alternate. Average rating of 4 highest players must be under 2200. Prizes to top 4 teams and top 3 teams with an average under 2000. 4 Chronos clocks to First place team. 4 GameTimer II clocks to Second place team and First place team under 2000. 4 Bonus Timer clocks to third and forth place teams & second and third place teams under 2000. Reserve Section, open to 4-player teams with one optional alternate. Average rating of 4 highest players must be under 1800. Prizes to top 3 teams, top 2 teams with an average rating 1400-1599, top team with an average under 1400. 4 Chronos clocks to Top team. 4 GameTimer II clocks to top team with an average rating 1400-1599. 4 Bonus Timer clocks to Second and Third place teams, Second team with an average rating 1400-1599, & top team with an average rating under 1400. BOTH: Board prize of GameTimer II clock for board 1-4, and for alternate. [Note: for alternate to be eligible for board prize the other 4 team members must each have played at least 2 games!] A score of 5-0 will win at least a Bonus Timer clock. EF: $124, $116 (for Junior teams where all players are under 18) if received by 1/31/06; $132, $124 (for all Junior team under 18) with credit card if by 2/12/06; All $140 at site. Entries for Individual [teams formed at site, but no guarantee of section or board. Show up at 9:30 am 2/18/06] $35, $30 (for junior under 18) if by 1/31/06, all $40 at site. $40 credit to best team from Indiana, $40 credit to best team from Wisconsin, $40 credit to best multi-state or non-WI/IN/IL team. Rounds 10-2:45-8, 9:30-2:30. Scholastic Section, open to 4-player teams with one optional alternate all from the same school [but may be different grades]. Trophy to top 5 teams. Trophy to top 3 teams K-6. Trophy to top individual boards 1-4. Rds 10-12:30-2:45-5-7:45; no games Sunday. EF: $110 if by 1/31/06, $120 with credit card if by 2/12/06, $140 at site. Please send payments to: USCF, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. ALL SECTIONS: 4 ’bad bishop” chess CDs for best team name. Saturday registration 8:30-9:15am. Team captains meeting (for rules) at 9:45am. HR: 89-89 Doubletree Oakbrook (630) 472-6000. We will give $5 for proof of stay [preferably room receipt] at Doubletree Oakbrook, but only one per room. Surprise(?) Raffle on Saturday. Info: L. Cohen, 630-834-2477. NS, NC, W.

6SS, 40/2, SD/1. Parsippany Hilton, 1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany,N.J. 07054. Chess Rate valid until 1/16. Reserve early 973-267-7373 or 1- 800-HILTONS. Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. Open to 4- player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings—2005 Annual Rating list) must be under 2200. EF: $130 postmarked by 2/6/06. $160 after or at door.—all teams, any changes at site $25 charge (LIMITED to 280 teams). Check out official website www.njscf.org. Prizes: 1-5th Place teams, plaque and 4 digital clocks; Top Team U2100, 2000, 1900, 1800, 1700, 1600, 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1000 each plaque and 4 Digital Clocks; Top college team (same school) 4 Digital Clocks & plaque; Top HS team (grades 9-12 same school), Top Middle School (grades 5-9 same school), Top Elementary School (grades K-6 same school), Top 2 Scholastic Teams (mixed schools okay), Mixed Doubles (2 males, 2 females-no alternates), Seniors (all players over age 50), Military, each plaque & 4 Digital Clocks to top team; Company Team (same employer) Old Timers Trophy (all players over 65), Family (4 family members), State teams—CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY (A..Benjamin Award), PA, VA, Ethel Collins Perseverance (lowest scoring scholastic) each plaque top team; Best Player 1-4 and alternate, All 6-0 scores each Digital clock. Biggest Individual upset each round Engraved Cross pen; BEST DRESSED TEAM ROUND 2 (Tuxedos, gowns etc—theme)-dinner for 4 in restaurant. Entry fee refunded to team with Best “Chess related” name, Sunday night— Best “Chess Related costumes or gimmick”—gourmet dinner for four. Special prizes for antique Chess sets (must be Staunton) and old chess clocks used during play. Reg: 9-12 Sat 2/18. Rds: 1-7:30, 11-6, 9-3:30. Special Events!! Surprises and special give-aways each round. Sunday night—Bughouse $20 per team. Cash prizes. HR: Parsippany Hilton, chess rates expire 1/16/2005. Rates $92 (up to 4 in room). For help forming teams and more information contact esdoyle@aol.com: Chks payable to NJSCF, mail by 2/06 to: E. Steven Doyle, 17 Stonehenge Road, Morristown, NJ 07960. (Include Team name, Captain, players full names, USCF Expiration, ID numbers and ratings in board order). Include SASE for confirmation if wanted, No registered or certified mail accepted. NS, NC, 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.

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.