Tournament Life Announcements

5SS, G/20, Valley Forge Convention Plaza (see World Open). $$2200 b/80, $1320 (60% each prize) minimum guaranteed. In 2 sections: Open: $400-200-100, top U2300/Unr $220, U2100 $200, U1900 $180. Under 1700: $300-150-80, top U1500 $160, U1300 $120, U1100 $90, no unrated may win over $200. EF: $40. Reg. ends 9:30 am, Rds. 10-11-12:30-1:30-2:30.

5SS, G/10, Valley Forge Convention Plaza (see World Open). $$2200 GUARANTEED PRIZES. In 2 sections: Open: $400-200-100, top U2400/Unr $220, U2200 $200, U2000 $180. Under 1800: $300-150-80, top U1600 $160, U1400 $120, U1200 $90, no unrated may win over $200. EF: $40. Reg: 7-10 pm, Rds: 10:15-11-11:45-12:15-12:45. Bye: 1. Quick-rated (will not affect regular ratings), but regular USCF ratings used for pairings & prizes.

5SS, G/5 (double round), Valley Forge Convention Plaza (see World Open). $$2200 GUARANTEED PRIZES. In 2 sections: Open: $400-200-100, top U2400/Unr $220, U2200 $200, U2000 $180. Under 1800: $300-150-80, top U1600 $160, U1400 $120, U1200 $90, no unrated may win over $200. EF: $40. Reg: 6-11 pm, Rds: 11:15-12-12:30-1-1:30. Bye: 1. Quick-rated (will not affect regular ratings), but regular USCF ratings used for pairings & prizes.

4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 West 10 St, bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: 212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club membs $25, GMs free ($20 from prize), may be limited to 1st 36 entries. $$ 560 Gtd: $$ 200-110-50, Top U2200/unr $105, U2000 $95. Limit 2 byes (1 bye for U2000), commit by 8:15. Reentry $15. CCA ratings may be used. Class pairings OK rd. 4. Rds 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible. EFs $5 EXTRA IF UNDER 10 MINUTES BEFORE GAME!

SITE: Best Western Expo Inn, 1413 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, CA. ON-SITE REGISTRATION: 7/6 – 8:30 am - 9:45 am; 7/7 – 8:30 am - 9:15 am. ROUNDS: 3-day: 7/6 – 10 & 3:30, 7/7 – 11 & 4:30, 7/8 – 10 & 3:30. 2-day: 7/7 – 9:30, 11:45, 2, & 4:30, 7/8 – 10 & 3:30. TIME CONTROLS: 3-day: 30/90 G/1. 2-day: Rounds 1-3, G/75, Rounds 4-6, 30/90 G/1. 5-second delay on all time controls. SECTIONS: Master/Expert (above 1999), Reserve (U2000). ENTRY FEES: 3-day $65 (Juniors $45) postmarked by 6/29. $75 (Juniors $50) after 6/29. IMs/GMs free. Entrants may play up one section for $10. $5 discount to CalChess members. Reentry after round 1 of the 3-day schedule: $40. PRIZES: 1st Place in each section $325 & trophy (1st prize guaranteed in the Master/Expert section). Prize fund of $2570 based on 75 full paid adult entries and 10 full paid junior entries overall (with 60 full paid adult entries and 10 full paid junior entries, the prize fund will be $1,900). HOTEL: Best Western Expo Inn, (916) 922-9833 or 1-800-643-4422. Ask for the Sacramento Chess Club rates. ADVANCE ENTRIES & INFO: John McCumiskey (TD), 6700 50th St, Sacramento, CA 95823-1306; e-mail: sactochess@sbcglobal.net; phone: (916) 524-9479, checks payable to Sacramento Chess Club. Full flyer and advance entries: http://sacramentochessclub.org under Weekend Events. OTHER INFO: No Smoking, No Computers, Wheelchair Access. 07/07 rating list only. Please bring clocks and equipment. Maximum of two ½ point byes and are available in all rounds, maximum 2 byes per entry. ½ point byes for rounds 5 & 6 must be requested prior to round 1.. For more info, contact: John McCumiskey.

5-SS, 30/90, SD/60 (2-day schedule, rd. 1 G/90), ALL PRIZES UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED. 3 sections: Open, open to all. G $1000, 600, 400; U2200, $400, 200; Premier, open to 1999. $400, 200; U1800, $400, 200; Reserve, open to 1599/below. $400, 200; U1400 $400, 200; All EF: $65 if rec’d by 7/1. $70 at site. $10 less for scholastic players under 1200. Free to Sr. Master/above who complete their schedule. 3-day schedule: Reg. Ends Fri. 6:30 p.m., Rds: Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 9:30 a.m., 3 p.m. 2-day schedule: Reg. Ends Sat. 9:30 a.m. Rd 1 at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day schedule. Re-entry: $10. Any player who loses Fri. night may re-enter for $10 and loss will not count in tournament standings! 1/2-pt. Bye in Rds 1-4 (request required prior to Rd 3). Unrated players may play in any section. $25 upset prize each section. N.S. A/C; HOTELS: HOLIDAY INN AIRPORT, 750 STELZER RD., COLUMBUS. (614)237-6360. ROOM RATE: $99.00 plus tax. Chess rate available through June 30th while rooms last. ENT. C/O Lou Friscoe 1645 Glenn Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212. Inquires: (614) 486-6856. Web site: www.centralchessclub.com.

5-SS, G/45, Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 W 10 St, bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969, 212-477-3716. EF: $40, Club membs $30, GMs $25 from prize. $$1,100 Guaranteed! $$ 400-200-100, top U2400/unr. $150, U2200 $130, U2000 $120. Limit 2 byes, (rds. 3-5 commit by 2 pm). Re-entry $20. CCA ratings may be used. Rds: 12-2-3:45-5:30-7:20 pm. Reg. ends 15 min. before game. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 7/5; phone entry often impossible!

5SS, Rd 1: G/75, Rd 2: G/90, Rds: 3-5 25/75, SD/60, Fortress Bank Cresco, 126 Second Ave SE, Cresco, Iowa 52136. $$300 Gtd: 225-75. $$500 b/30: U2100, U1900, U1700, U1500, U1300 $100 each. IASCA memb req’d $15, $10 Jr. or Sr. OSA. Trophies: U1700, U1500. Reg: 8-8:45. Rds: 9, 12:30, 4:30; 9, 2. EF: $30 if received by July 3; $40 at site. One or two half-point byes allowed; must request before round 2. Ent: Ron Deike, 1786 Quail Ave, Lime Springs IA 52155. Info: crescochess@gmail.com.

5SS, SD/120. Four Points Sheraton, 4747 S. Howell, Milwaukee WI 53207-5989. (800) 558-3862. EF: Open: $65, Reserve (under 1800): $45, $7 discount for USCF Juniors, if rec’d by 6/28. All entries $10 more after 7/2. Comp EF for USCF 2200+, contact organizer for details. $$ $3,600 (top four prizes guaranteed, second place class prizes only if four/class, third place class prizes only if seven/class) Open: $800-600-400-250, X $175-125 U2000 $175-125-75; Reserve: $175-125-80 C $75-50-40, D $75-50-40, E/Under $75-50-40, Trophies to top female and top junior. Reg. 8:30-9:30 on 7/7. Rounds: 10:00 - 2:30- 7:30, 10:00-3:00. Byes available if requested with entry (max of 1 pt in byes for event, max of one bye on Sunday, a Sunday bye is irrevocable). HR: $79, mention Western Open Chess Tournament. Ent: Milwaukee Chess Foundation, c/o Arlen Walker, 8000 W Beechwood Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53223. For further information or assistance, contact organizer at chessorg@wi.rr.com or (414) 358-3052. NS, NC.

9SS G/30, 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts, Mineola. EF: $35 by 7/7, $42 at site, non-memb $8 more. $$ (600 b/20, top 2 G) 200-100, U2000, 1800, 1600, 1400/UR each 75. 4 byes 1-9. captnhal@optonline.net Reg: to 7:15 PM. Rds: 7:15-8:25-9:35 each Mon. Rule 14H not used. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782.

4-SS 30/90, SD/60 EF: $35, $20 students. Enter at site. UCONN Bronwell Bldg., Room 124 Auditorium Rd. (corner of Glenbrook Rd.) Storrs, CT 06269 $$ $405 gtd., $510 b/30, Top 2 GTD: 1st: $200, 2nd: $100, Top U1800 $70, Top U1600 $70, Top U1400 $70. Reg: 7 - 7:30 PM Rds: 7:30 PM each Thursday 1/2 point byes available in rds. 1 - 3 only, no last round byes. Parking & entrance are down in back. Prizes increased as entries allow. Info: Tom Hartmayer, 860-989-5394, tomhart3@charter.net.

2 sections: (7/14 and 7/15) 5SS, G120. (1st in Open and Reserve guaranteed, others based on 100 total entries) Open top all: $$400-200-100. 1999/below: 250-150-100. $25 & plaque to top KS resident, designating person 2007 KS State Champion. Reserve: 1799/below: $$300-200-100. Class C: 200-100-50. 1399/below+unrated: 200-100-50. $25 and plaque to top KS resident. EF: $45 if postmarked by 7/6, $65 thereafter. Special $10 discount for advance entry into Kansas Open + Quick tourney. $10 entry fee for Scholastics, choosing not to compete for cash, entering Reserve section only, competing for 3 plaques Reg: 7/14; 8:30-9:30am. Rds: 7/14: 10-2:30-7, 7/15: 9-2:30. KANSAS QUICK CHESS TOURNEY: at Karpov Chess School, 106 S. Main- 1 section: (7/13) 5SS, G10. EF: $25 if postmarked 7/6, $40 thereafter. $10 entry fee for Scholastics, choosing not to compete for cash, but for 3 plaques. (1st in Quick guaranteed, others based on 50 total entries) $$200-150-100. Class A, B, & C and below + unrated: 100, 50 each. $25 plus plaque for top KS resident in Quick Reg: 7/13: 6-7pm Rds. 7:30-8-8:30-9-9:30. HR: Dorm rooms at Bethany College available, $30 per room per night, contact Roxie Sjogren at 785-227-3380, ext. 8158 from 8 am till 12:30 pm M to F or e-mail at sjogrenr@bethanylb.edu Motel rooms at www.lindsborg.org/tourism.html Special: KCA membership required of KS residents to participate; $7 adult, $5 junior, $10 family. Annual meeting of KCA on 7/15 at 8 am. Site: Lindsborg, KS Ent: Laurence Coker, 8013 W. 145th St, Overland Park, KS 66223. Checks payable to “Kansas Chess Association” Ph: 913-851-1583 e-mail wlcoker7@hotmail.com website www.kansaschess.org -2007 Kansas Open ad.

5-SS, G/150 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60), Holiday Inn Select, 700 Main St, Stamford CT 06901. Downtown hotel, free parking, indoor pool, many restaurants, theatres & stores within walking distance. Free shuttle from train station; trains to NYC, Westchester & other CT locations run frequently. $$G 7000. 4 sections. Open: $1000-500-300, 2200-2399/Unr $400, U2200 $400. FIDE Under 2000/Unr: $700-350-200, U1800 $400, no unrated may win over $500. Under 1600/Unr: $700-350-200, U1400 $400, no unrated may win over $300. Under 1200/Unr: $600-300-200, no unrated may win over $100. EF: 3-day $83, 2-day $82 mailed by 7/6, all $81 online at chesstour.com by 7/11, $90 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/11 (entry only, no questions), $100 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special EF: $40 less to unrated. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. CSCA members may deduct $3 from mailed EF only. GMs free, $80 deducted from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7 pm, rds. Fri 7:30, Sat 12-6, Sun 10-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12-3-6, Sun 10-3:15. All: Bye: all, Open Section must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $89-89, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400, reserve by 6/29. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 charge for refunds. Inquiries: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com.

4SS RDS. 1 & 2 G/60, RDS. 3 & 4 G/90 @RCC. EF $30. (GTD) $150-90-60, Class $80. Reg. 8:30-9:15. RDS. 9:30-12-2:15-5:30. Adv Ent/Info: Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Drive, Rochester, NY 14610.(585)442-2430.

5SS, G/30. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh PA 15213. 2 Sections: Championship: EF: $25 by 7/6, $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 7/6, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, 1-3 U600. ALL: Trophies: 1-2 Schools, 1-2 Clubs. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg ends Noon. Rds: 12:30-1:45-3-4:15-5:45. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 549 13th Ave., New Brighton, PA 15066. 412-908-0286 martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com W.

5-SS, G/2. Site: Landmark Hotel & Conference Center, 2000 S. Morrison Blvd., Hammond, LA 70403 (I-55, Exit 28). EF: $55 if mailed by 7/5, $65 at site. LCA Memb. req’d ($10 Adult, $5 Schol.), OSA. Prizes: $2050 b/60, 50% Gtd. Two Sections: Open: $400-200; U2200 $200-100; U2000 $200-100. U1800: $200-100; U1600 $150-75; U1400 $150-75; U1200/UNR $100. Reg.: 7/14, 8:15-9:15 am. Rds.: Sat.: 9:30-2-6:30, Sun.: 9:30-2. HR: (985) 345-0556, call for rates. Ent/Info: Adam Caveney, 1301 Gen. Taylor St., New Orleans, LA 70115, cb20234@yahoo.com, (504) 895-4133 (evenings), (504) 615-6730 (on day of tourney). NS, NC.

A State Championship Event!
4-SS, 40/2, SD/1. Comfort Inn, exit 4 (Queen City Bridge) off I-293, Manchester NH. 603-668-2600. $$ 2,850 b/90 in 2 day sects., 75%G. 4 sects. Open: $$ 450-200-150, U2300 $125, U2150 $125, U2000 $125. NH Champion title to top scoring NH resident. U1900: $300-200-100, U1750 $150-75. U1600: $200-150-75, U1400 $150-75, U1200 $125-75. All: EF $45 if rcvd. by 7/12, $52 at site, $15 less to players 18/under who are U1200 or Unr, or 65/over. Reg: 8:30-9:30 am. Rds: 10-4:30, 9:30-4:00. Sunday Swiss (7/15 only): 3-SS, G/60. EF: $25 if rcvd. by 7/12, $30 at site. $$ 80-50-25 (b/8). Sun. Swiss Reg.: 9:30-10:30 am. Sun. Rds. 11-1:30-4. NHCA Annual Meeting Sun. at 9:00 a.m. NHCA memb. req. for rated NH residents: $8 adult, $6 junior 18/under. Bye: 1-3 with entry, limit 1. Unrated may play in any sect. but can’t win 1st except in Open. HR: $80-80, reserve early and mention tnmt. Ent: NHCA, c/o Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062. 603-891-2484. Cks. payable to NHCA. NS, W.

5SS, G/90+30 second increment. German Central Organization, 7863 York Rd., Parma, OH 44130. Rds.: 7/14 10 am, 2:30 pm & 7 pm, 7/15 9 am & 1:30 pm. EF: 2200+ $40, 2100 $50, Junior on any top 100 list $50. GMs and IMs free. 90% of entries go towards prizes! SPACE IS LIMITED TO THIRTY PLAYERS! Reserve your spot as soon as possible. There will be no onsite entry. Qualifier side events! Stay tuned to www.OhioChess.org for details. All entrants agree that draws can not be offered in this event! (FIDE rule 5.2c is not in effect.) Other draws can occur according to FIDE rule 5.2 as verified by the arbiter. Prizes (BASED ON 30 PEOPLE + $500 Sponsorship $500+$1,215 10% to pay for tournament costs, $1,000 prizes guaranteed.) 1st $1,000, 2nd $450, 3rd $125, U2300 $60, Top Junior: prizes to top five. Make checks payable to Carl Boor, 50 West Weber Road, Columbus OH 43202. You can pay online through PAYPAL as well. Questions: 614-517-3808, Boorchess@hotmail.com. FIDE.

5SS, G/90. Best Western Cavalier Inn, 105 N Emmett Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Bookseller on site! EF: $45 if received by 7/10, $55 thereafter. VCF Membership required: $10, $5 jr., OSA. $$1525 b/50, top 3 prizes guaranteed. $400-$250-$150. X, A, B, C $125, D $100, U1200 $75, UNR $50. Reg.: Saturday 11:00-11:45. Rds.: 7/14 12-3:15-7:30; 7/15 9:45-1:30. One half point bye available before Rd. 1, irrevocable after play starts. Ent: (checks payable to “Virginia Chess”) Robert Getty 373 Cooper Drive, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477. Info: Robert Getty (540)324-0644, HR: $82 (reserve by 7/1 or rates may go up!) 434-296-8111 www.vachess.org NS NC W.

4SS, G/30. Third Tues. of every month. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to players rated over 2100 (plus one qualifier per week from CCNY at the Marshall’s Thursday Night Action) EF: $40, members $30, GMs $10 (returned on completion of tournament). For each event, money added to prize fund by the sponsors, St. John’s University, and other generous patrons. Top three prizes guaranteed. $$G 300-200-100. Top U2400 and Top U2300 prizes. Special prize for biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. One bye available, rds 1 and 4 only; declare at registration.

6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/60). Renaissance Agoura Hills Hotel, 30100 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills CA 91301 (US-101 to Reyes Adobe Road exit). Adjacent to the Santa Monica Mountains, 26 miles west of Burbank, 12 miles from Malibu, 28 miles from Ventura. Free parking. Prizes $20,000 based on 250 paid entries (re-entries count as half entries, U800/Unr Section as one-third), minimum $16,000 (80% of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, U2300/Unr $1200-600. FIDE. Under 2100: $1500-700-500-300. Under 1900: $1500-700-500-300. Under 1700: $1500-700-500-300. Under 1500: $1500-700-500-300. Under 1200: $1200-600-400-200. Under 800/Unr: Trophies to top 8. Unrated may play in any section, with maximum prize U2100 $700, U1900 $600, U1700 $500, U1500 $400, U1200 $300; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: 4-day $104, 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 7/11, all $105 online at chesstour.com by 7/16, $110 phoned by 7/16 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at tmt. SCCF membership ($14, jrs $9) required for rated Southern CA residents. U800/Unr Section EF: 4-day $24, 3-day $23, 2-day $22 mailed by 7/11, all $25 online at chesstour.com by 7/16, $30 phoned by 7/16 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $40 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6:30pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 12-7, Sun 10-4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11am, rds Fri 12-7, Sat 12-7, Sun 10-4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds Sat 10-1-4-7, Sun 10-4:30. All schedules: Bye all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 4. HR: $82-82-82-82, 818-707-1220, reserve by 7/5 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9648. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com.

5-SS, 30/90, SD/1 (2-day schedule, Rd. 1 G/90). Atlanta Chess Center, 3155A East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Scottdale, Georgia 30079. $2600 b/89, 50% GTD. In 6 sections: Open: $400-200-100, u2200-$225-150. Under 2000: $225-150. Under 1800: $200-150. Under 1600: $200-150. Under 1400: $200-150, u1200- $100. Unrated: $19. Trophies to top five (Doesn’t count toward base). All others: EF: $ $41 if rec’d by 7/19; $45 at site. Re-entry: $25. Bye: all rounds, must commit before 1st round. 3-day schedule: Reg.: ends 7:15 p.m. Rounds: 7:45, 2-7:30, 10-3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg.: ends 9:30 a.m. Rd. 1 at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day. Hotel/Info: (404)-377-4400 or atlantachess@yahoo.com. Enter: Same as above. NS. NC. www.atlantachessclub.com.

Holiday Inn Palo Verde, 4550 S Palo Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714, 520-746-1161. SECTIONS: Open, Reserve (U1800), Booster (U1400) & Scholastics (K-8 and U1200). Scholastic section is two separate one-day tournaments. Open, Reserve, & Booster Schedule: (3-day) 5-SS, 40/2, SD/1; Reg.: 7/20 5:30-6:30 pm; Rds.: 7, 10-5, 9-4. (2-day) 5-SS, Reg.: 7/21 8:30-9:30 am; Rds. 1-2 G/90; Rds. 3-5 40/2, SD/1; Rds.: 10-1:30-5, 9-4. Scholastics: 4/SS, G/40; Reg.: 7/21-22 8:30-9:30 am; Rds.: 10-11:30-1:30-3. EF: (Open) $55 if by 7/18, $65 if after 7/18; (Reserve) $45 if by 7/18, $55 if after 7/18; $10 discount to Juniors under 20 for Open and Reserve only; (Booster) $25 if by 7/18, $35 if after 7/18; (Scholastics) $15 for each tournament or $25 for both days if by 7/18, additional $5 if after 7/18. SACA memb. req’d. for S. AZ residents: $12 Adults, $6 U18. PRIZES: (Open) $$ G: $500 (plaque)-300-200; $$ b/4 X, A, B/below $150 ea., trophy top K-12, K-8, Sr. 50+; (Reserve) $$ b/38: $250 (plaque)-150 (plaque); $$ b/4 C, D/below $75 ea., trophy to top Unr., K-8, Sr. 50+; (Booster) Trophy to top first-third place, top E, U1000/Unr. and K-5; (Scholastic each day) Trophy to first-fifth place, top U800, U600, and Unrated. ALL: 1/2 pt. byes allowed for all rounds but must be requested prior to start of round two. No re-entries. HR: $64 (single) or $72 (suite) if by 7/6, mention “SACA”. Ent: Make checks payable to SACA, mail to SACA, Attn.: 2007 Ye Olde Pueblo, PO Box 42407, Tucson, AZ 85733. Info: Karen Pennock, 520-975-3946, email: kpennock@qwest.net, web: www.sazchess.org. NC. NS. W.

5SS, G/120. Crowne Plaza Hotel Houston North—Greenspoint, 425 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E., Houston (800-864-8165 or 281-445-9000). FIDE rated. Free entry for GMs, IMs and FMs (EF deducted from winnings). SIDE EVENTS: (Schol. 4SS, G/30, one-day only, Sat. July 21); 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! Bring your old chess books—we’ll buy & trade! 5 Sects. PRIZES: $10,000 b/200 paid ent., min. $5,000 GTD. OPEN: $1,400-800-500-300-200; U2200: $700-400; U2000: $800-400-200-100-50; U1800: $800-400-200-100-50; U1600/Unr*: $800-400-200-100-50; U1300: $400-300-200-100-50. *Unrated players may only win 50% of the prize fund. Schol. Sects. (Individual): OPEN, U1000, U700. Prizes: Trophies to top three in each section. Every non-trophy winner receives a souvenir medal. Scholastic players may play in both adult and schol. sections, if desired. USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks will decide trophy and medal placements for winners of all schol. sections. TOURN. SPECIALS: Every scholastic player will receive a free chess gift. Free chess clock to player who travels farthest to tourn. Free hotel shuttle service from Bush Int’l. Airport. CAJUN BOUNTY: Defeat the top ranked player and win free entry to our next tournament! EF: $79 by 7/18; $89 at site; Unr. (U1600) and Jrs. (under 18 yrs. of age and playing in U1300 or U1600 Sections) $49 by 7/18; $59 at site. Schol. EF: $20 by 7/18; $25 at site; Re-entry fee: $25 (avail. up to rd. 4—no re-entry in OPEN section; 3 re-entries count as an additional entry for prize fund). 3-day Sched: Reg. Fri. 5:30-7 pm, Rds. Fri. 8 pm; Sat. 11-6:30, Sun. 9:30-2:30. 2-day Sched: Reg. Sat. 8:30-9:30 am, (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, Sat. 7/21) Reg. Sat. 11 am-12 noon, Rd. 1 at 1 pm; other rds. will follow immediately. Byes: avail. all rds. (commit before rd. 3). HR: $89 for single or double, $99 for triple or quad (800-864-8165 or 281-445-9000), reserve by 6/29 and mention Cajun Chess tournament to assure group rate. ENT: On-line registration and printable entry form at www.cajunchess.com, or mail entry form to Cajun Chess, 7230 Chadbourne Dr., New Orleans, LA 70126, or Franc Guadalupe, 305 Willow Pointe Dr., League City, TX 77573. Info or Phone Ent: 713-530-7820 or 504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted (no checks at site).

4SS, G/60 1-2 rd., G/90 3-4 rd., (I 90 Exit 31, Utica, S (right) on Genessee (2 miles), left on Sherman Dr., right on Pleasant/Memorial Parkway (2 miles), right into Mohawk Valley Community College, look for signs to ACC 116. $$ GTD: $200-100, class $100. Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-12-2:15-5:15. EF: $30. Ent: Joe Ball, 310 Helfer Lane, Minoa, NY 13116.

5-SS, G/110 + 10 sec. Quality Inn, 2515 W. Sixth Ave. (Hwy.-51), Stillwater, OK 1-405-372-0800 $$G 2000 HR: $60-60-60. Free Wi-Fi, EF: $25 reserve, $30 Open, $10 more at site. OCF $10. Two sections: OPEN: Gtd 1st $500,$300,200. RESERVE: U-1600. Gtd 1st: $300,$200. Class $ per entries. Reg: 9-9:45am. Rounds: 10-2:30-7, 9-1:15. 2 byes: rds 1-4. FIDE, NC, Mon-roi, CMV, LS, W, OCF GP # 2. Free Parking. Info: Jim Berry P O Box 351 Stillwater OK 74076 1-405-762-1649.

5SS, 40/100, 30/1, SD/1. Howard Johnson’s 2580 S. Ashland Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54304. Phone (920) 499-5121 or (866) 462-4656 (Reservations Only). HR: $83. Please Mention Group Code CGCHE for the chess Tournament to get these rates. Room block held only until 7/1! EF: $36 ($31 for Juniors under 19) if rec’d by July 18. All entries including phone & e-mail are $9 more after 7/18! $$: $1510 Cash + Trophies Guaranteed! 1st - $320 + Trophy, 2nd - $200, 3rd $125, 1900’s & 1800’s $100 each, 1700’s & 1600’s $95 each, 1500’s & 1400’s $90 each, 1300’s & 1200’s $80 each, Under 1200 $75, Unrated $35, Upset $25. Trophies to top Juniors ages 17-18, 15-16, 13-14, 12 & under. Reg.: At site 8:45-9:25 am. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30; 10-3:30. Byes: ½ point bye available in rounds 1 or 2 if requested with entry. Ent and Inquiries: Luke Ludwig, 2191 Allouez Ave., Green Bay, WI 54311. (920) 465-9859, e-mail: lukealudwig@aol.com.

5SS, G/150 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60), Orlando Hilton North, 350 S. North Lake Blvd at I-4 & Rt 436, Altamonte Springs FL 32701. Free parking. $$15,000 based on 220 entries, else proportional, minimum $10,000 (2/3 each prize) guar. In 6 sections. Open: $1500-700-500-300, top Under 2200/Unr $800-400. FIDE Under 2000: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1800: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1600: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1400: $1000-500-300-150. Under 1200: $1000-500-300-150. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1200, $200 U1400, $300 U1600, $400 U1800, or $500 U2000. EF: 3-day $98, 2-day $97 mailed by 7/19, all $99 online at chesstour.com by 7/24, $105 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/24 (entry only, no questions), $120 at site. $40 less to unrated. GMs free; $80 deducted from prize. Re-entry $70; not available in Open Section. Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:45 pm, rds. Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 12-6, Sun 9-2:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 11:15 am, rds. 12-3-6, 9-2:30. Bye: all, limit 2; Open must commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 3. HR: $80-80-80-80, 407-830-1985, 800-445-8667; reserve by 7/14 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com.

4SS, Rds 1 & 2 G/60, Rds 3 & 4 G/90. Courtyard by Marriot, 6415 Yorktown Circle, E. Syracuse (exit 35 I-90, Carrier Circle, 298 E, left at Holiday Inn). $GTD: $200-100, Class: $60. Reg: 8:30-9:15, Rds: 9:30-12- 2:15-5:30. EF: $30. Ent: Joe Ball, 310 Helfer Lane, Minoa, NY 13116.

9SS, 40/2, SD/1 (5 day option, Rds. 1-5, G/60). Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill, 2349 W. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, free parking. New number: 1-856-665-6666 or make reservations at: www.crowneplaza.com/cherryhillnj. HR: $114 single/quad. Completely renovated 2006-2007. $40,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund! A one section tournament with Class prizes. Many side events, including US Blitz Championship 7/28. USCF Delegates meeting, workshops, USCF Awards Luncheon 8/4 noon. Choice of three schedules: Traditional: 40/2, SD/1. One round daily at 7:30pm, except rd. 9, 8/5 at 3pm. 6-Day Option: 7/31 to 8/2 at 12 noon and 7:30pm, 8/3 & 8/4 at 7:30pm, 8/5 at 3pm. 5-Day Option: 8/1 6:30pm & 9pm; 8/2 at 10-1-3:30-7:30, 8/3 & 8/4 at 7:30pm, 8/5 at 3pm. All schedules merge in round six. Top Places: $6000-3000-2000-1000-600-400-300-200. Class Prizes: Top Master (2200-2399): $2000-1000-600-400. Top Expert: $2000-1000-600-400. Class A: $2000-1000-600-400. Class B: $2000-1000-600-400. Class C: $2000-1000-600-400. Class D: $1500-700-500-300. Class E: $1000-600-400-200. Below Class E & Unrated: $600-400-200-100. Half Point Byes: Must commit before round 4. Up to three half-point byes allowed, but no half-point byes in round 9. Zero point byes allowed in any round. You must play in round 9 or take a zero point bye in order to be eligible for a prize. Entry Fee: $125 online by 6/28, $130 by mail or phone; $155 online by 7/15, $160 by mail or phone; entry received online after 7/15 is $175, $180 on site. GMs are free. July Rating supplement will be used. CCA ratings used. Foreign player ratings: 100 points added to FIDE, FQE; 200+ added to most foreign national ratings; no points added to CFC. Highest of multiple ratings generally used. ENTRIES: Mail to USCF, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Enter ONLINE: https://secure.uschess.org/webstore/tournaments.php. Enter by phone: 1-800-903-8723. Tournament website: http://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2007/usopen/. FIDE rated, no cell phones. Bring a clock – none supplied. Sets/boards supplied for tournament, but not for skittles.
SIDE EVENTS AND QUICK SCHEDULE: 2007 U.S. Quick Open Schedule. For commuters. Same details as above, except the first six rounds begin at 8pm with a G/60 time control. Start at 8pm and you’re on your way home by 10pm! Rounds 7-9 same as above.
July 28, U.S. Five Minute Championship. 7 Round, double Swiss (14 games), white and black with each opponent, G/5. Last year this event had 88 entries with a $40 entry fee and a guaranteed prize fund of $2,000. This year we will return 90% of the entry fee in prizes. Do the math! A perfect way to complement your U.S. Open experience. Entry on site only.
July 29, U.S. Scholastic Open. 4-SS, G/30. Shake off the summer cobwebs and get ready for the upcoming school year. Entry fee is just $20; on site entry only, 9am-11:30am. First round begins at noon. Trophies for the top five, and for first at each grade level, K-12. One section – just like the big guys!
July 30, U.S. Open Bughouse. Teams of two play 5-SS at G/5 with 80% of entry fees returned in cash prizes. Entry fee per team is $20, on site entries only. Register between 9am and 11:30am. Fun begins at noon.
July 30, 31, August 1, 2, 3, U.S. Open Quads. G/30. Just enough to whet your appetite for the evening’s round. Register on site only, 9am-11:30am. Entry fee is $15; $40 to first in each quad.
August 4, U.S. Open Crazy Individual-Team Tournament. Enter on site only 9am-11:30am. Entry fee is only $5. New teams chosen each round. Fun begins at noon. G/30, 4-SS. Your score and the team score gives you your score for the round. Total points after 4 rounds determines the winner. Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
August 1, 12th U.S. Open Golf Tournament. For complete details and registration, contact Mike Wojcio at chessgolfmarathons@verizon.net.

Atlanta Chess Place, 2501 E. Piedmont Road, Suite 160, Marietta GA 30062. In 2 Sections Open: 4SS, Game/45, $$GTD: $200-100-50. Top U1800: 75. Scholastic: 4SS, Game/45, Prizes: Trophies to top five and all players with a plus score. Winners have option of receiving merchandise in lieu of trophy. ALL: EF: $25 in advance, $30 at site, space permitting. Reg.: ends at 9:45 am. Rds.: 10:00-11:45-2:00-3:45. If you are a GCA member and have not played in a Chess Place event, mention this ad when pre-registering and you will receive free entry for one Chess Place Event. (Good for Pre-Registration Only). ENT: Atlanta Chess Place, 2501 E. Piedmont Road, Suite 160, Marietta, GA 30062 www.kidchess.com/registration/register.php. INFO: info@atlantachessplace.com. www.atlantachessplace.com. NS NC W.

3SS, 40/80, 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. Open: EF $36 by 7/28. $$ (425 b/13, top two G): $180-120, U2000/UR $75-50. Qualifying: under 1400/UR. EF $16 by 7/28. $$ (130 b/10): $80-50. Two pts. quals. for semi-final section of Nassau Semis. Both: EF non-memb. $9 more, $7 more at site. Bye 1-3. Reg. to 7:15 pm. Rds.: 7:15 each Mon (except 8/13). Ent: H. Stenzel, 80 Amy Dr., Sayville, NY 11782. captnhal@optonline.net.

5SS, TC: Rds. 1-3 @ G/90, Rds. 4-5 @ 30/90, SD/30. Armory Learning Arts Center, 1018 Madison Ave., Montgomery, AL. $$ b/40. Open: $300-200-150, A: $150, U1800: $100. U1600: $200-150, D: $100, U1200 $100. Late REG.: 8-8:30. Rds.: 9-12:30-4, 9-2. EF: $40 by July 23. ENT: Caesar Lawrence, 882 McAllister Dr., Calera, AL 35040. Info: Caesar.Lawrence@juno.com or 334-868-0271. Checks Payable To: Montgomery Chess Club. Pre-entry encouraged. www.alabamachess.com. Electronic score keeping devices not allowed.

4SS, 30/90, SD1; Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC, 212-477-3716. EF: $45, Members $25. $$625 Gtd: 250 -100-75, U2200/Unrated $100, U2000 $100. Reg.: ends 11:50 am. Rds.: 2 schedules: 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; both merge rd. 3. Limit two byes, commit by rd. 2. NO RE-ENTRY. May be limited to first 60 players.

4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 West 10 St, bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: 212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club membs. $25, GMs free ($20 from prize), may be limited to first 36 entries. $$ 560 Gtd: $$ 200-110-50, Top U2200/unr $105, U2000 $95. Limit two byes (one bye for U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $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. EFs $5 EXTRA IF UNDER 10 MINUTES BEFORE GAME!

6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/60). Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, 366 Main St, Sturbridge MA 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking. Prizes $25,000 based on 250 paid entries (re-entries count as half entries, U800/Unr Section as one-third), minimum $20,000 (80% of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $2500-1200-600-400, U2300/Unr $1500-700. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1700: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1500: $2000-1000-500-300. Under 1200: $1500-700-500-300. Under 800/Unr: Trophies to top 8. Unrated may play in any section, with maximum prize U2100 $700, U1900 $600, U1700 $500, U1500 $400, U1200 $300; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: 4-day $129, 3-day $128, 2-day $127 mailed by 8/1, all $130 online at chesstour.com by 8/6, $135 phoned by 8/6 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $150 (no checks, credit cards OK) at tmt. U800/Unr Section EF: 4-day $29, 3-day $28, 2-day $27 mailed by 8/1, all $30 online at chesstour.com by 8/6, $35 phoned by 8/6 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $40 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site. MACA membership ($12, jrs $6) required for MA residents; WMCA accepted for Western MA residents. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6:30pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 12-7, Sun 10-4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11am, rds Fri 12-7, Sat 12-7, Sun 10-4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds Sat 10-1-4-7, Sun 10-4:30. All schedules: Bye all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 4. HR: $84-84-84-84, 800-582-3232, 508-347-7393, reserve by 7/26 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9648. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com.

5SS, 30/90, SD/1, (2-day opt. rd. 1 G/90). Same renovated sight, new management! Howard Johnson Inn & Conf Center, 1671 Skyview Road, Salem, VA 24153 (first right north of I-81 Exit 137, up hill on left). Free breakfast buffet/parking, many restaurants nearby. 3 sections, $$1800 ($1090 gtd) OPEN (b/30, 70% gtd): $400-225-125, U2000: $125-75. AMATEUR (U1800) (b/30, 50% gtd): $225-125-75 U1500: $75-50 BOOSTER (U1200) (b/20, 50% gtd): $125-75-50 U1000:$50. EF: Open & Amateur: $45 (2-day) or $46 (3-day) postmarked by 8/10, $10 more at site, ($5 less RVCC members or jrs under 19, limit 1 discount) GMs/IMs, free entry and room w/ preregistration. EF, Booster: $25 (2-day) or $26 (3-day) postmarked by 8/3, $10 more on site (RVCC member $5 discount). Unrated player prize limit: Amateur (equiv. to second place), Booster (equiv to 3rd place). Schedule: 3-day: Reg. Fri. 6-7:30 pm, rd. 1. 8 pm. 2-day: Reg. 8-9:30 am, rd. 1 Sat 10 (G/90), then merge Sat. 1:30-7, Sun. 9-2:30. Re-entry: $25 (Open, Amateur), $15 (Booster) Byes: limit 1, commit before rd 3. HR: $55/night, 540-389-7061, by 8/3. Ent: Roanoke Valley CC, P.O. Box 1212, Salem, VA 24153. No phone entries. www.roanokechess.com. 540-521-4699. NS, NC, W.

9SS, G/90 +30 secs/move, Holiday Inn Boston-Peabody, US 1 North & US 128 North, Peabody MA 01960. Great GM & IM norm opportunities! Open to players rated FIDE 2200 or above only. FIDE rated. EF: GM Free, Foreign IM $19, FIDE 2400+ $159, FIDE 2300+ $229, FIDE 2200+ $299. (All fees +$30 after 7/13 and +$100 8/13 if accepted on-site). $$ b/40: $900-600-300-150. U2400 $450-$225, U2300 $450-$225. Reg: 8/13 6:00-6:30 pm. Rds.: 8/13 7:00 pm, 8/14-8/17 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm. No byes. ENT: Chris Bird, 10 Essex Place, Peabody, MA 01960 www.newenglandmasters.com/entry.htm. INFO: Chris Bird, 702-575-0635 chris@chesstournamentservices.com. HR: $69/night 1-800-287-0037 (Group Code”NEM”) Holiday Inn Boston-Peabody, book by 7/23 to guarantee rate and availability. www.newenglandmasters.com. NC W.

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 outdoor heated pool, golf, mountain biking, hiking, tennis, health club, saunas, whirlpools, jacuzzis, croquet, volleyball. Paddleboat tour, petting farm tour, boutiques, craft shops & galleries nearby. $$G 4000. 3 sections: Open: $600-300-200, U2100/Unr $350-150. FIDE. Under 1900: $500-250-125, U1700 $300-150. Under 1500: $400-200-100, U1300 $250-125. Unrated may not win over $300 in U1900 or $150 in U1500. EF: 3-day $73, 2-day $72 if mailed by 8/9, all $74 online at chesstour.com by 8/15, $80 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/15, $90 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site. GMs free; $60 deducted from prize. Special EF: $40 less to unrated. $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. Re-entry (except Open) $40. GMs free; $60 deducted from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 12-6, Sun 9-2:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11:30 am, rds. Sat 12-3-6, Sun 9-2:15. Bye: all, limit 2, rds 4-5 must commit before rd 2. HR: $89-89, 800-261-9442, 802-464-6600, reserve by 8/3. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $10 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com.

4SS RDS. 1 & 2 G/60, RDS. 3 & 4 G/90 @RCC (GTD) $150-90-60 class $80. Reg. 8:30-9:15. RDS. 9:30-12-2:15-5:30 EF $30 Adv Ent/Info: Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Drive, Rochester, NY 14610.(585)442-2430.

5SS, rd. 1 G/30, rd. 2 G/60, rds. 3, 4, 5 G/75. Grace Lutheran Church, 811 E. Clark Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN. EF: $25 by 8/16, $30 at site. $$ (1,160, top two G, class prizes b/6 entries per class, else proportional): $200-120, X, A, B, C, D, E/below, Unr. each $120. Reg.: 8:00-8:45 am. Rds. 9:00-10:00-12:45-3:15-5:45. Free lunch for all participants! Ent: Rutherford County Chess Club, P.O. Box 1593, Murfreesboro, TN 37133. http://rccc.us/ (with map to site), rccc@comcast.net 615-895-7989 NS. NC. W.

5SS, G/20. Loy E. Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110. 2 Sections. Open: EF $25 if received by 8/15, $35 at site. Prizes $$G 800: $250-150-100, U2000-U1600-U1200-Unr. each $75. Fun (not USCF-rated): EF $8 if received by 8/15, $12 at site. Prizes: Trophies to the top 10. Both: Rds.: 11-12-1:30-2:30-3:30. Reg.: 9:30-10:45. Ent (checks payable to): Harris Pavilion, 9116 Center St., Ste. 103, Manassas, VA 20110. Tournament Director Don W. Millican. E-mail (info only): dm407_92@hotmail.com. W.

UCONN Castleman Bldg., Room 21, 261 Glenbrook Rd., Storrs, CT 06269. 3 - SS. 35/90, SD/60. EF: $35, $40 at site. Registration: 8 - 8:45 AM. Round 1 at 9 AM, others ASAP. $$ 350 - 200 gtd., Top U-2000, U-1800, U-1600, U-1400 $80 each b/30. 1/2 point byes available in rds. 1 & 2, no last round byes. Advance Entries & Info: Tom Hartmayer, 963 Mansfield City Rd., Storrs, CT 06268 860-989-5394, tomhart3@charter.net.

4SS, G/30. Third Tues. of every month. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to players rated over 2100 (plus one qualifier per week from CCNY at the Marshall’s Thursday Night Action). EF: $40, members $30, GMs $10 (returned on completion of tournament). For each event, money added to prize fund by the sponsors, St. John’s University, and other generous patrons. Top three prizes guaranteed. $$G 300-200-100. Top U2400 and Top U2300 prizes. Special prize for biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. One bye available, rds. 1 and 4 only; declare at registration.

Clarion Inn, 1255 S. Shiloh Dr., Fayetteville, AR. (479-521-1166)6SS, Open: EF: $45 in Adv. $50. at site, Two open schedules, Sched. 1, Reg.: Fri. 6-7 pm, G/120, Rds. Fri. 7:15 pm, Sat. 9:30 am-2 pm-7:pm, Sun. 9 am-2 pm. Sched. 2, Reg.: Sat. 8-9 am, Rds. 1-3 G/60, 4 - 6 G/120, merge rd. 3. Rds. Sat. 9:15 am-12 pm-2 pm-7 pm, Sun. 9 am-2 pm. $$ (b/50): 1st $400, 2nd $200, A, B, C, D/E $200, Unr. $100, trophies to all prizes, (trophies to AR res.), $50 upset prize, 1/2 pt. bye available any rd. if asked for at reg. USCF and ACA reqd. OSA. TD’s Stephen Paulson & Bill Beck. Info & Adv. entry: Stephen Paulson, HC77 Box 777, Melbourne, AR 72556. (870-373-0150) d4d5c4@yahoo.com. NS,NC,W.

5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), Wyndham Washington Hotel, 1400 M St NW at Thomas Circle, Washington, DC 20005. $$G 20,000. In 7 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, top U2400/Unr $1200-600. FIDE. Under 2200: $1400-700-400-200. Under 2000: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1800: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1600: $1300-600-400-200. Under 1400: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1200: $800-400-200-100. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1200, $300 U1400, $400 U1600, $500 U1800, $600 U2000, or $700 U2200. Top 6 sections EF: 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 8/16, all $101 online at chesstour.com by 8/21, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/21 (entry only, no questions), $120 at site. Special EF: For Under 1200 Section, $40 less to rated players. For unrateds in Under 2200 or below, $70 less. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry $60, not available in Open Section. GMs free, $100 deducted 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 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 10-4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am, rds Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 10-4:15. Bye: all, Open must commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 3. HR: $72-72, 202-429-1700, reserve by 8/3 or rate may increase. Regular rate at this luxury hotel is about $200! Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Parking: $7/day to 2 am or $14/day overnight; garage has limited space. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com.

5SS, G/30 (one day tournament), Lehigh Carbon Community College, 4525 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville, PA 18078. EF: $30 mailed by 8/15, register online for $30 by 8/20 and pay at the door, $40 at site. No checks/credit at site, GMs $40 from prize. Allentown member ($25). Special EF: $25 for kids under 18. Prizes: ($3,000 based on 100 entries, $1,500 guaranteed and (15) trophies). 1st $700+trophy, 2nd $400+trophy, 3rd $300+trophy, 4th $100 + trophy, top U2200-$250, $150, $100+trophy, top U1900-$250, $150, 100+trophy, top U1600-$250, 150, 100+trophy. Trophies Only: Top Senior(50+), Top College (with ID). Unrated may enter tournament, but may not win over $150. Reg.: 8:30-9:30 am. Rds.: Sat. 10-11:30-12:45-2-3:30, awards 5 pm. Half point byes: all, limit one, round one only. Questions: WBybel@lehighvalleychess.org, 610-965-5194. Advance entries will be posted at LehighValleyChess.org.

4SS, 30/90, G/1, T/D 5. The Learning Exchange, 1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 125, Sacramento, CA. HOTEL: Best Western Expo Inn, (916) 922-9833 or 1-800-643-4422, ask for the Sacramento Chess Club rates. EF: $45 (Jrs. $30) postmarked by 8/18, $55 (Jrs. $35) after 8/18, IMs/GMs free, $10 to play up, $5 discount to CalChess members. PRIZES: Prize fund of $1,650 b/50 full paid adult entries and 10 full paid junior entries. SECTIONS: M/E/A (1800+). 1st Place M/E/A $200 (gtd) & trophy, 2nd Place Master/Expert/A $150 (gtd). Reserve (Under 1800). ON-SITE REG.: 8:30-9:30 am 8/25. RDS.: 10-3:30; 10-3:30. ADVANCE ENTRIES & INFO: John McCumiskey (TD), 6700 50th St, Sacramento, CA 95823-1306; e-mail: sactochess@sbcglobal.net; phone: (916) 524-9479, checks payable to Sacramento Chess Club. Flyer at http://sacramentochessclub.org on the Weekend Events page. OTHER INFO: 08/07 rating list only. Bring clocks and equipment. 1/2 point byes available all rounds; rd. 3 byes must be requested by the end of play on 8/25, rd. 4 byes must be requested prior to round one. Maximum of two byes (1/2 or 1 point) in the event. NS, NC, W.

4SS, 30/90, SD/1; Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC, 212-477-3716. EF: $45, members $25. $$ 625 Gtd: 250-100-75, U2200/Unrated $100, U2000 $100. Reg. ends 15 min. before game. Rds: 2 schedules: 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; both merge rd. 3. Limit two byes, commit by rd. 2. NO RE-ENTRY. May be limited to first 60 players.

5SS, G/90 with 30 second increment. Dallas Chess Club, 212 S Cottonwood Dr., Richardson, TX 75080. One Section. EF: $50, Juniors (U19) $30, Senior/Hcap $25, plus $5 non-DCC membership fee. $$G 500: Open: This section is FIDE rated but uses USCF Rules. $400-$100. Reg.: 9:45 -10:15 am. Rds.: Sat 10:45-3:10-7:16, Sun. 10:45-3:10. One bye allowed if requested before rd. 2, withdrawals and fifth round zero pt. byes are not eligible for prizes. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, see address above. Info: S. Breeding, 214-632-9000, susanbreeding@hotmail.com, www.dallaschess.com. NS. NC. FIDE.

4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 West 10 St, bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: 212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club membs $25, GMs free ($20 from prize), may be limited to 1st 36 entries. $$ 560 Gtd: $$ 200-110-50, top U2200/unr $105, U2000 $95. Limit 2 byes (1 bye for U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15. CCA ratings may be used. Class pairings OK rd. 4. Rds 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible. EFs $5 EXTRA IF UNDER 10 MINUTES BEFORE GAME!

5SS, 30/80, SD/60. Riverview Inn, 50 College St., Clarksville, TN 37040. HR: $74.00 + tax for 1-4 people in a room, MUST RESERVE ROOMS BY Aug. 18, must ask for CHESS RATE. $5,000 GTD! 3 Sections: Open, Amateur (U1600), & Novice (1200). Open: Plaque+$500-300-200, 2200-2299 $75; Expert: Plaque+$350-150-100, 2000-2099 $75; Class A: Plaque+$350-150-100, 1800-1899 $75. Class B & Below: Plaque+$350-150-100; Below 1700 $75. Amateur: Plaque+$250-125-100; 1400-1499 $75; Class D: Plaque+$250-125-75; Below 1300 $75. Novice: Plaque+$250-125-50; Class F & Below: Plaque+$150-125-50; Unrated: Plaque + $100. Unr. are only eligible for the top three prizes in the Open Section or Unrated Prize in Novice Section. Only Tennessee residents eligible for plaques. TCA meeting: 2:00 pm Sat. All EF: $55.00 if mailed by 8/25, $65.00 later and at site, include declaration of first rd. Special Scholastic EF: USCF Youth and Scholastic players may enter any section to compete for plaque only (no prize money) for $25.00 if mailed by Aug. 25, $35.00 later and at site. USCF & TCA dues required. Reg.: Fri. 3:00-6:00 pm CDT or Sat. 7:30-8:30 am CDT. 1st. Rd.: Choice of Fri. 7:00 pm or Sat. 9:30 am. Other Rds.: Sat. 3:00 pm-8:00 pm; Sun. 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Byes: 1/2 point bye available for any one (and only one) round if requested at or before registration. Ent: Harry D. Sabine, P.O. Box 381, Crossville, TN 38557. Phone: (931) 484-9593, Fax: (931) 456-7624. Info: tnchess.org. Email: For Questions Only: hdsabine@citlink.net. NS, NC, W.

6SS, TC: 30/90, SD/30. Lexington Hotel, 1185 East Blvd., Montgomery, AL. (334) 272-0370. $$ b/60. Open: $400-225-200, A: $225-125, U1800: $200-100. U1600: $300-200-150, D: $150-100, U1200/UNR: $100. EF: $50 if rcvd by 08/21, $60 at site. Re-Entry: $25. Bye: Rds. 1-5. 3-day schedule: Reg.: ends 7:15 pm. Rds: 7:45; 9:30-2:30-7:15; 9-3. Also, 3-day Rd. 1 played at Montgomery Bridge Club, 1711 Mulberry St., Montgomery, AL. 2-day schedule: (Rds. 1-2 @ G/90). Reg.: ends 7:30 am. Rd. 1: 8, Rd. 2: 11:15, then merge with 3-day. HR: $69, reserve by 8/08. ENT: Caesar Lawrence, 882 McAllister Dr., Calera, AL 35040. Info: Caesar.Lawrence@juno.com http://webmaila.juno.com/webmail/new/. Checks Payable To: Montgomery Chess Club*. www.alabamachess.com. Score sheets provided.

A State Championship Event. 6SS, G/120. $10,000 prize fund based on 175 paid entries, 70% Gtd. Bring the family and enjoy the beach side hotel!! Plaza Ocean Club, 640 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118. In 6 Sections, Open: $$: $1,500-750-350-200, U/2300 $500, 250, 100. Under 2000: $$: $700-350-200-125-75. U/1800: $$: $700-350-200-125-75. U/1600: $$: $700-350-200-125-75. U/1400: $$: $500-300-200-125-75. U/1200: $$: $400-200-125-75. ALL: EF: $79 ($89 after 8/25), U/1200 $50 ($65 after 8/25), free entry GM, WGM, IM, WIM ($85 deducted from any prize won). Memb. Req’d: $20 for FCA. Reg.: registration ends 1/2 hour prior to round one (late entries to be paired separately). Rds.: Saturday & Sunday 1 pm & 7 pm, Monday 9 am & 3 pm. 1/2 point bye available all rounds must be requested prior to round three. FCA Annual Meeting Saturday 6:30/FCA Board of Directors Sunday 10 am. Unrateds limited to $50 except in Open section.Trophy to top Florida player in each section. Bookseller: Rochester Chess Center. ENT: C.H.E.S.S. Inc. 142 Moonstone Ct., Port Orange, FL 32129, make checks payable to C.H.E.S.S. Inc. 386-795-3007, www.chessinschools.org. INFO: Steve Lampkin, chessinschools@aol.com. HR: $99, 1-800-806-3859, all rooms have ocean view, mention chess for special rate, reserve early, hotel sells out Labor Day Weekend. NS NC W.

7-SS. Holiday Inn-Gateway Centre, 5353 Gateway Centre, Flint, MI 48507. Hill Rd at US-23 (from Detroit take I-475 to Hill Rd). Rooms: $79+tax by Aug. 10, (810) 232-5300. $$ 5,150 GTD. 3 Sections: OPEN (anyone), RESERVE (U1800), BOOSTER (U1400). Rds.: (4-day) Fri., Aug. 31: 7:30 pm; Sat., 11 am-6 pm; Sun 10 am-7pm; Mon 10 am-4:30 pm. (3-day) Sat., Sep. 1: 11:30 am-2:30 pm. (2-day) Sun., Sep. 2: 10 am-11:30 am-1 pm-2:30 pm. Up to 2-1/2 point byes available in rds. 1-6, must request prior to rd. 4. TC: (4-day) 40/2, SD1; (3-day) rds. 1-2: G/75 (merge w/4-day for rounds 3-7); (2-day) rds. 1-4: G/30 (merge w/4-day for rounds 5-7). EF: Advance (by Mon. Aug 27) OPEN: 4-day $64, 3-day $63, 2-day $62, site $75; Free entry to GM, IM, FM, & 2200+, advanced 2-day entry fee deducted from prize. RESERVE: 4-day $54, 3-day $53, 2-day $52, site $65. BOOSTER: 4-day $44, 3-day $43, 2-day $42, site $55. Juniors (U18) $10 off. Re-entry allowed for 2-day advanced price. Please make checks payable to MCA. USCF memb. req’d. MCA memb. req’d. for Michigan residents. www.michess.org. Reg.: Advance–Jeff Aldrich, 7453 Whippoorwill Ln, Davison, MI 48423, (810) 955-7271, jeffchess@charter.net. Site Reg.—(4-day) Fri. 5:30-6:29 pm. (3-day) Sat. 9:30-10:29 am. (2-day) Sun. 8:30-9:29 am. $$: $5150 GTD. Trophies to all place-winners plus bonus Booster section trophies to third in each rating group and first through third U800. OPEN: 1st $650-2nd $400-3rd $300-4th $150; U2200, U2100, U2000, U1900: $275 each. RESERVE: 1st $375-2nd $250-3rd $150; U1700, U1600, U1500: $225 each. BOOSTER: 1st $275-2nd $175-3rd $125, U1200, U1000, Unrated: $110-$65 each. MCA Membership Meeting: 4pm Sun, Sept. 2.

10SS, G/100+20 sec, Quality Inn, 2515 W. 6th Ave (Hwy-51) Stillwater, OK 1-405-372-0800. HR: 60-60-60. EF: $40 if postmarked and PAID before Aug 25, $50 at door. Reg: Fri: Noon-2:00 pm. Rds: Fri 2:30-7, Sat 10-2:30-7, Sun 10-2:30-7. Mon 10-2:30. $$G 5,100 will not be lowered. $$G: $700, $600, $500. $400, $300, 200, $$G 600 each class A-D & below; Unr compete with D-below prize. 2 half pt byes rds 1-8. $10 OCF required from all players. Free Parking, Ent: Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis St, Stillwater, OK 74074, FKimBerry@aol.com NC, CMV, LS, W, USCF, FIDE. Note: Women FIDE titled players (WGM, WIM, WFM, WCM) contact Frank Berry (above) for free EF and free lodging arrangements. 2007 OCF GP #3.

Holiday Inn Hotel Brownsville, 3777 N. Expressway, Brownsville TX 78520. Two schedules to choose from - a 4 Day Schedule or a 3 Day Schedule! Free entry to 1st five masters!! 4 day, Rds.: Fri. 7:45 pm; Sat. 12:00 pm & 7:00 pm; Sun. 10:00 am & 5:30 pm; Mon. 8:30 am & 3:00 pm. 3- day, Rds.: Sat. 10:00 am & 2:30 pm & 7:00 pm. Sunday merge with 4-Day at 10:00 am for Rd. 4. In 2 Sections: Open: 7SS, 3 DAY: G/120 (Rds. 1-3), 4-Day: 40/2, SD/1 thereafter. For on-site registration, only cash and checks are accepted. $$ b/175: $800-500-200, U2400 $300, 1st X $600, 2nd X $300. Reserved: 7SS, Open to 1999 & under. 3-Day: G/120 (Rds. 1-3), 4-Day: 40/2, SD/1 thereafter, $$ b/175: $600-300. 1st ’B’ $400, 2nd ’B’ $100, 1st ’C’ $400, 2nd ’C’ $100, 1st ’D and under’ (under 1400) $400, 2nd ’D and under’ (under 1400) $100, 1st Unrated $200. ALL: EF: $55 if received by 8/24, $65 on site. $35 Jr. (under 19)/Sr. (over 65)/ Full time College/Handicapped if received by 8/24, $45 on site (counts 1/2 toward base). Memb. Req’d: TCA & USCF. OSA. Scholastic entries do not count toward base in Open and Reserve. Up to two 1/2-point byes available if requested before rd. 2, byes for both rds. 6 and 7 are not permitted. No bye changes after the start of rd. 2. No teams competition in Open or Reserve. TCA membership meeting on Sunday 9/2 at (time TBD). 2 Side Events: 5SS, Game 30, One Day Scholastic Open: After 8/24, all registrations and changes on site only. No refunds after 8/24 (for onsite registration, only cash and checks are accepted.). TCA & USCF. Prizes: Trophies to top 10 Individuals, Top Under 1000, and Top three teams. medals to plus scores who do not win a trophy. One Day Scholastic Under 750: Open to 750 & under. Prizes: Trophies to top 10 individuals, top Unrated, and top three teams. Medals to plus scores who do not win a trophy. All Sides: ENT: Edward Guetzow 1301 North Shore Drive, San Benito, TX 78586, Ed Guetzow (956) 536-5463/(956)-399-9724 after 6:00 pm or Victor Flores (956) 466-3665. td_edg@sbcglobal.net. INFO: SAME. HR: $69/$69/$69/$69, 1-800-325-7385 or 1-956-547-1500, http://www.holidayinnbrownsville.com. http://www.fiorechess.org/tmts/tx/07swopen.htm. No outside food or beverages allowed onsite!!!! NS NC W.

6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/50), Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Road, Albany 12205 (Thruway Exit 24, I-87 north to Wolf Rd, Exit 4). Luxurious hotel with indoor/outdoor pool, sauna, fitness center, free parking, free airport shuttle, many restaurants in area. NY residence not required. $$G 12,000. In 4 sections. Open: $1500-700-400-300, top U2300/Unr $700, U2200 $600, U2100 $500. FIDE. Under 2000: $1200-600-300-200, top U1800 $700-300. Under 1600: $1000-500-300-200, top U1400 $500-250. Under 1200: $600-300-200-150. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1200, $300 in U1600, or $500 in U2000. Top 3 sections EF: 4-day $94, 3-day $93, 2-day $92 mailed by 8/24, all $91 online at chesstour.com by 8/29, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/29 (entry only, no questions), $110 at site. Special EF: $20 less to rated players in U1200 Section, $60 less to unrateds in U2000, U1600 or U1200. Re-entry $70, all sections but Open. Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. GMs free, $80 deducted from prize. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. NYSCA memb. ($11) required for NY state residents. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds. Sat 12-6:30, Sun 12-6:30, Mon 9-3:15. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7 pm, rds. Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 6:30 pm, Sun 12-6:30, Mon 9-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 10:30 am, rds Sun 11-1:30-3:30-6:30, Mon 9-3:15. Bye: all, limit 2, must commit before rd 3. HR: $91-91, 800-443-8952, 518-458-8444, reserve by 8/17 or rate may increase. NYSCA meeting 9 am Sun. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Inquiries: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com.

IASCA Super GP Qualifier. 5-SS, G/135, T/D 15 deducted time. Best Western Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center, 90 Twixt Town Road N.E.(near Lindale Mall), Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, (http://www.thelongbranch.com). EF: $49 postmarked 8/25, $55 at site, Juniors $5 off. IASCA membership required ($15 Reg., $10 Jr.) or OSA. PRIZES $1,200 b/35, Gtd. 1 & 2 350+T-225-175, U2000 & U1800 150-75 each. REG.: 8-9:30 am, Rds.: 10-2:30-7, 9-1:30. ENT: James Hodina, 3411 Blue Pt. Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. INFO: 319-390-6525 or james.hodina@mchsi.com. HR: 800-443-7660, $75 chess rate, free continental breakfast, pool, restaurant; more restaurants & shopping within walking distance.

5SS, Rds. 1-3 G/90, Rds. 4-5 G/120. Best Western Airport Tulsa, I-244 at Garnett, 888-438-0780. Reg.: 9:00-9:30 am. Rds.: 10-2-6, 10-3. One 1/2 pt bye in rds. 1-4. One Section. EF: $40. OCA Membership Included.GTD Cash Prizes: Open $300-$200-$100, Classes $100 A/B/C/D/Under 1200 & $50 Unrated. HR: $55 with hot bkfst. Contact: Chuck Unruh, PO Box 340, Collinsville, OK 74021, 1-918-371-2978 or 1-800-460-2794, chunruh@aol.com. Info: www.ochess.org/events.

6SS, 30/90, SD/1 (2-day option rds. 1-3 G/60). Golden Gateway Holiday Inn, Van Ness at Pine, San Francisco. $$ b/160 paid entries (not counting free or unrated entries). Six Sections: Master: $725-$375-$200; U2400 $300; Expert $430-$230-$110. “A”: $375-$200-$120. “B”: $375-$200-$120. “C”: $375-200-120. “D/E”: $375-$200-$120; U1200 $250. Unr: Trophy first. Trophy to top finisher (State Champion) in each section. All, EF: postmarked by 8/27, $70 (Jrs. $60), $80 at site (Jrs. $70). Unrateds $20 in the D/E section or may play up to the Master section for the regular fee. $5 discount to CalChess members. USCF memb. req’d. May play up one section for add’l $10 (Jrs. $5). GM/IM free entry. Reg.: Sat. 9/1 8-9:30 am, Sun. 9/2 8:15-9:15 am. RDS.: Choice of schedules- 3-day, 2-day merge at round 4, all compete for the same prizes. 3-day schedule: Sat. 10:00-4:00, Sun. 11:00-4:45, Mon. 10:00-3:30. 2-day schedule: Sun. 9:30-11:45-2:00-4:45, Mon. 10:00-3:30. 1/2 pt. bye(s) any round(s) if requested in advance (byes rds. 5-6 must be requested before rd. 1). 2007 August Ratings List, CCA minimums and Directors’ discretion will be used to place players as accurately as possible. Please bring clocks and equipment. HR: Golden Gateway Holiday Inn (415)-441-4000. INFO: Richard Koepcke (650)-964-2640. Ent: CalChess, P.O. Box 1432, Mountain View, CA 94042. No phone entries. Master Section FIDE Rated.

6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day schedule rds 1-3 G/60, then merges). LAX Hilton, 5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045. $$10,000 b/200, 60% of each prize guaranteed. In two sections: Open: $$T+1700-1000-800-450-300, U2400 400, U2300 200, U2200 600-300, U2000 $$600-300. Amateur (Under 1800/unr): $$T+750-400-200-150-100, U1600 $500-300-200-100, U1400 $300-150, U1200 100, Unr 100. (Unrated may win Unr. prize only in this section.) All: EF: $83 if rec’d by 8-31, $95 door, U1400/unr. $67 by 8-31, $80 door. SCCF membership req. ($14, jr. $9), OSA. Best game prize $25, both sections eligible. Reg: 3-day 8:30-9:45 am. 9/1. 2-day 8:30-9:30 am 9/2. Rds.: 3-day: 10:30-5 Sat.-Sun., 10-4:30 Mon. 2-day: 10-12:15-2:30 Sun, then merges. Half-pt bye available in rds. 1-4 if requested with entry, limit two. No checks or credit cards at door. SCCF Annual Membership Meeting: 2:30 pm Sept. 3. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Pl. #1, Los Angeles, CA 90038. On-line entry: www.westernchess.com. HR: $95, (310) 410-4000, mention chess. Parking $8/day. Info: admin@westernchess.com. NS, W, F. State Championship Qualifier.

7-SS, G/150 (Rd. 1: G/2). Site: Hilton New Orleans Airport, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062. EF: $80 if mailed by 8/17, $90 at site. LCA Memb. req’d ($10 Adult, $5 schol.), OSA. Prizes: $$ 4,500 b/100, 50% Gtd. One Section: Open: $800-450-250; U2000: $450-250; U1800: $400-250; U1600: $400-200; U1400: $350-200; U1200/Unr.: $350-150. Reg: Sat. 9/1, 8-9 AM. Rds: Sat.: 9:30-2-7:30; Sun.: 10-6; Mon.: 9-3. Business Meeting: Sun. 9/2, 3:30 PM. HR: (800)872-5914, $79 single/double, reserve by 8/10, ask for LCA rate. Ent/Info: Adam Caveney, 1301 Gen. Taylor St., New Orleans, LA 70115, cb20234@yahoo.com, (504) 895-4133 (evenings), (504) 615-6730 (day of tourney). NS, NC.

6-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (one day sects. 3-SS, G/60). Radisson Hotel, 700 Elm St. (Granite St. exit 5 off I-293), Manchester. 603-625-1000. EF: $59 if rec’d. by 8/30, $65 at site, $20 discount to unrated, $15 discount to players age 18 & under who are rated under 1200. $4,000 b/100 in 3-day sects., 75% G. 4 sects. plus two one day sects. Open: $550-300-200, U2300 and U2200 $200-100 ea. New England Championship title to the top scoring New England resident or student. U2000 and U1750: $400-200-150 ea. sect. U1500: $350-175-125, U1250 $125-75. All 3-day sects.: Unrated may play in any sect. but can’t win first or second except in Open. Reg.: 9-10:30 am. Rds.: 11-6, 10-5, 9:30-4:30. Bye: 1-5, limit two, rds. 4-5 must commit before rd. 2. Sunday Swiss (9/2 only) and Monday Swiss (9/3 only): 3-SS, G/60. EF: $25 if rec’d. by 8/30, $30 at site. $$ 80-50-25 (b/8). Reg.: 9:30-10:30. Rds.: 11-1:30-4. All: Home state memb. req. (NHCA $8 adult, $6 jr. 18/under; MACA $12 adult, $6 jr. U18, OSA). HR: $92-92-102-112, reserve by 8/11 and mention tnmt. Ent: NHCA, c/o Robert Messenger, 4 Hamlett Dr. Apt. 12, Nashua NH 03062. 603-891-2484. Cks. payable to NHCA. NS. W. FIDE.

6SS, 40/2 SD/1. Days Inn 2120 Menaul NE Albuquerque. 505-884-0250. Qualifier: 1600 & above. EF: $40. $$Gtd: 1st $300. U1800: EF: $35. $$ Gtd: 1st $150. U1400: EF: $30. $$Gtd: 1st $100. Add. prizes each sect. b/entries. Reg: 8-8:30 Sat. Rds: 9-3:30 all days. 2007 NM Closed Championship qualification: highest scoring NM resident not previously qualified. Byes: two 1/2 pt byes if rec’d before Rd 1. (only one 1/2 pt. bye allowed for closed champ. qualification). NMCO election of officers before Rd 2 on Sun. All: Ent. must be rec’d. by Aug. 30 ($10 more at site). Current USCF memb. req’d, Additional immediate family memb. $10 discount. Ent: checks payable to: NMCO. PO Box 4215, Albuquerque NM 87196. Info: Scott.Kerns@Yahoo.com or Munir Hammad, ramzisfurniture1@msn.com.

6SS, 40/2, SD/1, T/D 5. EF: $65 rec’d by 8/30, then $75, free to IMs & GMs. OCA mbrship req’d. for OH residents ($15/$10/$3-adult/jr. & sr./2nd family mbr. Prizes: $$ 7,000 b/150. 4 Sections: OPEN: $1,000-650-350, <2200 $350-150. U2000: $750-450-300. U1700: $750-450-300. U1400: $750-450, <1100/unrated $300 more than 50% of any prize except OPEN. Reg.: Sat. Sep 1, 9-11:30 am. V/MC okay at site. USCF Aug rating supplement will apply. Rds.: 12 (noon)-6:30, 10-5:30, 9-3:30. Byes: 1/2 pt. Limit two, must request prior to round one. Entries/Cks: Dayton Chess Club-Congress (specify section!), send cks./entries to Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402. Info/Quest: 937.461.6283 or dcc.18w5@sbcglobal.net. Hotel/HR: Crowne Plaza, $79/nite up to 4 per rm.

6SS, 35/90 + SD/60. First Christian Church, 100 Cobun Ave., Morgantown. EF: $35 onsite/$30 in advance (by Aug-27); $10 discount for USCF juniors. Prizes: $250-150 (guaranteed); rating prizes (U2000, U1700, U1400) based on entries (min. 80% of entries paid out). Reg.: 9/1 9:45-10:45. Rds.: Two per day: 11 am-5 pm, 1 pm-6:30 pm, 9 am-2:30 pm. One half-point bye allowed (rds. 1-4). Ent./Info: http://morgantownchess.org; Jens Madsen, 379 Baldwin St., Morgantown, WV 26505. Ph. 304-599-8915.

6SS, Site: Fairfield Inn & Suites, 645 W. North Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148, (630) 629-1500 / (630) 629-2957, $69 room rate by 7/18/07. EF: Discounted $75 to ICA members, $80 for non-members ($10 extra to play up from Reserve to Open section) if received by August 28 with e-mail/phone, USCF id #, current USCF & ICA, Section, Schedule. EF ALL: $95 at door ($10 to play up): 9/1or 9/2, 9:30-10:30 AM, $100 after 10:30 am 9/1 or 9/2. No phone or e-mail entries. Re-entry: $50 with 1/2 point bye rd. 1 or alternate schedule with no byes. 2 Schedules, 2 Sections, $8000 B/230 ($4875 Guaranteed!). Open (open to all): 1st place overall guaranteed, $1000-500-400, U2400: $375-350-325, U2200: $300-275-250, U2000: $240-225-200, Unr. can win top three only. Reserve (U1800): 1st place overall guaranteed, $750-500-400, U1600: $375-350-270, U1400: $260-230, U1200: $225-200, Unr. can win top three only. Classic Schedule: 30/90, G/1; Sat. 11:30-5:30, Sun. 11:30-5:30, Mon. 10:00-3. Busy Person Schedule: Sun. G/45, 11-1-3; Sun. 30/90, SD/1, 5:30; Mon. 30/90, SD/1, 10-3. Discounted Entries (checks payable to Chess For Life, LLC): Tim Just, 37165 Willow, Gurnee, Il 60031. Info: 847-244-7954 (before 6 PM), timjust@chessforlife.com, http://chessforlife.com/chess/ilopen07.html.

6SS, 40/2, SD/1, Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset NJ, Exit 12 off I-287 (Weston Canal Road). HR $79 with continental breakfast, Ramada Inn (732) 560-9880, mention NJ Chess. All prizes guaranteed. In four sections, with 2 or 3 day playing schedules. Open: EF: $65 if mailed by 8/25, $80 at site. No re-entries in Open section. $$ 600-450-350-300-200-100. Top Exp & A, $100 each. Trophies to NJ Champion, top Exp. & A. Lower 3 sections: EF: $60 by 8/25, $75 at site. $40 re-entry after round #2. U1900: $$ 500-300-200-100, top class B $100 & trophy. U1600: $$ 500-300-200-100. Top class D $100 & trophy. U1300: $$ 500-300-200-100, trophies top class E & Unrated. Former C players may not win first in U1300. All sections: Trophies to top three. Unrated may not win first prize except in Open. 3-day schedule: Reg. 9/1, 9 am-11 am. Rds.: Sat. 12-7, Sun. 11-6, Mon. 9:30-4. 2-day schedule: Reg. 9/2, 9-10:30 am, Rds.: Sun. 1-3, (G/45) 11am then ASAP with short breaks. Schedules merge in round 4. Two half-point byes permitted in rounds 1-5, if requested before round #1. Ent: Ken Thomas, 115 West Moore St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Make checks payable to NJSCF. Info: Ken Thomas (908) 763-6468, acn@goes.com. No ear covering. NS. NC. W.

6SS, G/30. US Chess Center, 1501 M St. NW. Washington, DC 20005. EF: $32 if by 8/31, $40 at site. $$G 450-250-100, U2200 $100, U2000 $80, U1800 $80, U1600 $80, U1400 $80 (class prizes b/50, four/class). Reg: 10-11. Rds.: 11:30-1-3-4:30-6-8. Ent: DCCL, address above. Info: 202/857-4922. www.chessctr.org. NS, NC, W.

4SS, RDS. 1 & 2 G/60, RDS. 3&4 G/90 @RCC. (GTD) $150-90-60, class $80. Reg. 8:30-9:15 RDS 9:30-12-2:15-5:30 EF $30 Adv Ent/Info: Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Drive, Rochester, NY 14610. (585) 442-2430.

NEW DATES 5-SS, 35/90, SD/1. (2-day option Rd. 1 G/80). Sundance Plaza Hotel, 3050 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. (336)-723-2911. $10,000 b/169 full paid. $,5000 GTD. In 7 sections: Open: (all) $700-500-425, u2300- $425-200. Under 2200: $650-400-300, u2100- $200. Under 2000: $650-400-300, u1900- $200. Under 1800: $650-400-300, u1700- $200. Under 1600: $650-400-300, u1500- $200. Under 1400: $650-400-300, u1200- $200. Unrated: Trophies to top seven. EF: $83 3-day, $82 2-day if received by 9/10; $89 at site. GM's/IM's free: $75 deducted from any prize. Unrated: EF: $23 3-day, $22 2-day; $25 at site. Juniors: $48 if playing for trophy; $69 for cash by 9/10; $10 more at site. 3-day : Reg.: ends 9/14 7 pm. Rounds: 7:30, 2-7:30, 10-3:30. 2-day: Reg.: ends 9/15 at 9:30 am. Rounds: 10 am, then merges with 3-day schedule. All, Re-entry: $45, not in open. NCCA membership required $5, other states ok. Half-point byes available any round, limit three, must commit before first round, no changes. Hotel: $79.99 single or double by September 1st to be guaranteed a room!! (Must book early due to the fact that this is Wake Forest Homecoming weekend!!) Mention: Chess Tournament. Info: Atlanta Chess Center (404)-377-4400, atlantachess@yahoo.com. Enter: American Chess Promotions, 3055 General Lee Road, Macon, GA 31204. NS. NC. W. www.atlantachessclub.com.

4SS, G/70, Northbridge Baptist Church, 2413 Ziebarth Rd., Normal, IL 61761 (approx. three miles north of exit 167 on Interstate 55). EF: $22 ($5 discount for ICA members). $$ Gtd: 600; 1st $175, 2nd 125, U2000 $115, U1600 $100, U1200 $85. Reg.: 8:15-9:30. Rds.: 10-12:50-3:30-6:15. Bye 1-4. Free entry to players 2020 and above. Ent: Dennis Bourgerie, Box 157, Normal, IL 61761. Phone: 309-454-3842. Schoolstreeter@msn.com. NC.

4-SS, 30/90, SD/1, Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 W. 10 St., bet. 5th-6th Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. $$ 1,200 b/60 paid entries, minimum half each prize gtd. May be limited to 1st 62 entries! 2 sections, Open: $$ 400-200-100, U2200/unr. $100. FIDE. Under 2000: $$ 200-100, U1800 $100, $100 unr. prize limit. Both, EF: $45, Club membs. $30, GMs free ($25 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 9/13. 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. Two byes max., commit by rd. two. Reg. ends 15 min. before game. Re-entry $20, counts half. Foreign unr. must enter Open. CCA Ratings may be used. EF $5 extra by phone.

4SS, G/30. Third Tues. of every month. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to players rated over 2100 (plus one qualifier per week from CCNY at the Marshall’s Thursday Night Action). EF: $40, members $30, GMs $10 (returned on completion of tournament). For each event, money added to prize fund by the sponsors, St. John’s University, and other generous patrons. Top three prizes guaranteed. $$G 300-200-100. Top U2400 and top U2300 prizes. Special prize for biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. One bye available, rds. 1 and 4 only; declare at registration.

4SS, Rds. 1 & 2 G/60, Rds. 3 & 4 G/90. Arkport Village Hall, 6 Park Ave., Arkport, NY 14807. EF: $25 cash at site. $$ GTD: $200-100. B/25: U1800 and U1600 each $75-37. Reg.: 9-9:45 am, 9/22/07. Rds.: 10-12-2:15-5:30. Director: Ronald Lohrman, Rochester Chess Center. Info: 607-295-9858. Ent: F. K. Harris, 1 Northridge Dr., Arkport, NY 14807.

5SS, G/90 with 30 second increment. Dallas Chess Club, 212 S Cottonwood Dr., Richardson, TX 75080. One Section. EF: $50, Juniors (U19) $30, Senior/Hcap $25, plus $5 non-DCC membership fee. $$G 500: Open: This section is FIDE rated but uses USCF Rules. $400-$100. Reg.: 9:45 -10:15 am. Rds.: Sat. 10:45-3:10-7:16, Sun. 10:45-3:10. One bye allowed if requested before rd. two, withdrawals and fifth round zero pt. byes are not eligible for prizes. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, see address above. Info: S. Breeding, 214-632-9000, susanbreeding@hotmail.com, www.dallaschess.com. NS. NC. FIDE.

4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 West 10 St, bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: 212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club membs. $25, GMs free ($20 from prize), may be limited to 1st 36 entries. $$ 560 Gtd: $$ 200-110-50, Top U2200/unr $105, U2000 $95. Limit 2 byes (1 bye for U2000), commit by 8:15. Re-entry $15. CCA ratings may be used. Class pairings OK rd. 4. Rds 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible. EFs $5 EXTRA IF UNDER 10 MINUTES BEFORE GAME!

4SS, 30/90, G/1. Mechanics Institute, 57 Post Street, San Francisco. $$ G: 2,200. $700-500-300-200, U2300 $300-200. Open to all players over 2200, over 2000 having once had a rating over 2200, or under 21 and over 2000. EF: $50 postmarked by 9/24, $60 on site, GMs free. USCF and CalChess membership required, CalChess waived if living outside of Northern California. RDS.: 10:00-3:30, 10:00-3:30. One 1/2 point bye allowed for any round (bye in rounds 3 or 4 must be requested before rd. one starts). Bring clocks, equipment provided. INFO: Richard Koepcke 650-964-2640. Ent: CalChess, P.O. Box 1432, Mountain View, CA 94042. No phone entries. FIDE Rated.

4SS, 30/90, SD/1; Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC, 212-477-3716. EF: $45, members $25. $$ 625 Gtd: 250-100-75, U2200/Unrated $100, U2000 $100. Reg. ends 15 min. before game. Rds: 2 schedules: 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, both merge rd. 3. Limit two byes, commit by rd. 2. NO RE-ENTRY. May be limited to first 60 players.

3-SS. 35/90, SD/60. UCONN Castleman Bldg., Room 21, 261 Glenbrook Rd., Storrs, CT 06269. EF: $35, $40 at site. $$ 350 - 200 gtd., Top U-2000, U-1800, U-1600, U-1400 $80 each b/30. Registration: 8 - 8:45 AM. Round 1 at 9 am, others ASAP. 1/2 point byes available in rds. 1 & 2, no last round byes. Advance Entries & Info: Tom Hartmayer, 963 Mansfield City Rd., Storrs, CT 06268, 860-989-5394, tomhart3@charter.net.

7-SS, 30/75, SD/60. Margaret Tietz Center, 164-11 Chapin Parkway, Jamaica, NY 11432. EF: $50 if received by 9/28, $55 at site; QCC memb. required ($10/yr. under 19, $15/yr. female or over 65, others $15 /6 mos.). $$ 1,000 GTD: 500-300-200, more per entries. REG.: 7:15 pm-7:45 pm. RDS.: 8 pm each Friday. Up to three 1/2 point byes permitted if requested in advance (rounds 5-7 byes must be requested before round 4). Ent: Joe Felber, 76 Union Ave. #1-W, Amityville, NY 11701-3033 (W) Tel. (631) 350- 2686, but not on Fri. NS, NC, W.

4-SS, 30/90, SD/1. Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 W 10 St., bet. 5th-6th Ave., NYC: 845-569-9969. $$ 1,200 b/60 paid entries, minimum half each prize gtd. May be limited to first 62 entries! 2 sections: Open. $$ 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), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 10/4. 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. Two byes max., commit by rd. 2. Reg. ends 15 min. before game. Re-entry $20, counts half. Foreign unr. must enter Open. CCA Ratings may be used. EF $5 extra by phone.

4SS, G/60. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. $$ (695 G). 3 Sections: Championship: EF: $30 by 9/28, $40 later. $200-100, U2000 $75, U1800 $50. Premier: U1600. EF: $25 by 9/28, $35 later. $90-60, U1400 $50, U1200 $40, U1000 $30; trophies to top two, top two U1400, top two U1200, top two U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 U900. EF: $15 by 9/28, $25 later. Trophies to top seven, 1-3 U600. ALL: Teams of 4 to 7 combined from all sections, trophies 1st-2nd schools, clubs. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg. ends 10 am. Rds.: 10:30-1-3:15-5:45. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 549 13th Ave., New Brighton, PA 15066, 412-908-0286, martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com W.

6SS, 40/2, 20/1, SD/30. Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, 345 N. Arlington Ave., Reno, NV 89501. 1-800-648-3553 or (775) 348-2200. $$ 46,000 b/450, Gtd. $$ 29,850: $4,000-2,500-1,500-1,200-1,000-900-800-700-600-500 in Open Section plus 1/2 of all other prizes. 7 Sections: OPEN: EF: GMs & IMs free, Masters $123, (2000-2199)-$201, (1999-below)-$301. $$ Prizes 1-10 listed above, (2400-2499) $1,000, (2300-2399) $1,000-600-400, (2299-below) $1,000-600-400. If a tie for first overall then two (G/10) playoff for $100 from prize fund. (Note: GM/IM w/free entry not eligible for class prizes 2499 and below, may elect to pay entry fee and become eligible). EXPERT: (2000-2199) EF: $122. $$ 2,000-1,000-500-400-300-200-200-(under 2100)-$600. ”A” Sec. (1800-1999): EF: $121, $$ 1,800-900-500-400-300-200-200-200-200-200. ”B” Sec. (1600-1799): EF: $120, $$ 1,600-800-500-400-300-200-200-200-200-200. “C” Sec. (1400-1599): EF: $119, $$ 1,400-700- 500-400-300-200-200-100-100-100. “D” Sec. (1200-1399): EF: $118, $$ 1,200-600-500-400-300-200-200-100-100-100. ”E” Sec. (1199-below): EF: $60 (“E” Sect. entries count as 1/2 paid player toward prize fund), $$ 600-400-300-200-200-100-100-100-100-100. (Unrated Players) EF: Free + must join USCF or increase membership for one additional year thru this tournament ($49 adults, $25 juniors). Prizes: Top unrated in “D” & “E” sections wins one yr. USCF membership plus trophy. Note: Adult unrated will be put in “D” Sect., Junior unrated in “E”, unless requested to play up. Seniors additional prizes (65/over): $$ 400-200-100. (Srs. not eligible: provisionally rated, unrated, & masters); Club Championship: $$ 1,000-500-300-200 decided by total score of 10 (and only 10) players from one club or area (not eligible – GMs, IMs, “E”Sec., or unrated). Trophies to top three (A-E Sections). ALL: EF: $11 more if postmarked after 9/22 and $22 more if postmarked after 10/6 or at site. Do not mail after 10/6 or email after 10/9. $20 off EF to Sr. 65/over and Jrs. 19/under. Players may play up. Unrated players not eligible for cash prizes except Open 1-10. Provisionally rated players may win up to 50% of first place money except Open Section 1-10. CCA ratings may be used. Note pairings not changed for color alteration unless three in a row or a plus three and if the unlikely situation occurs three colors in a row may be assigned. Reg.: (10/11) 5-9 pm, (10/12) 8:30-10 am. Rds.: 12-7, 10-6, 9:30-4. Byes available any round (two byes max.) if requested before first round. SIDE EVENTS: Wed. (10/10) 7 pm clock simul, [40/2, G/1] (including an analysis of YOUR game on the next day [Thursday] at 2 pm!), either GM Larry Evans or IM John Donaldson (early entries may request exhibitor, later entries may be assigned), $30 (a great value!). Thursday (10/11) 6-7:30 pm, GM Larry Evans lecture- Free, 7:30 pm, Simul (only $15!) GM Walter Browne, 7:30 pm, Blitz (5 min.)Tourney ($15). Sat. 10/13 (3-4:30 pm), GM Larry Evans Clinic (Game/Position Analysis)- Free. Sun. (10/14) Quick Tourney (G/25), 5 rd. Swiss ($15) [12 (Noon)-5pm] 80% of entries returned as prizes. ENT: Make checks payable and send to: SANDS REGENCY (address above) HR: $39! (Sun-Thurs) & $59 (Fri-Sat) + 13.5% tax. (mention CHE1011 & by 9/29 to guarantee room rates.) INFO: Jerry Weikel wackyykl@aol.com, (775) 747-1405, or website: www.renochess.org/wso (also go here to verify entry). FIDE .W.

Top 7 sections: 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Under 1000 & Under 700 Sections: 6SS, G/60, 10/13-14 only. Doubletree Hotel Chicago/Oak Brook, 1909 Spring Rd (near I-88 Cermak Rd exit), Oak Brook IL 60521. Free parking. $$G 15,000 and trophies. In 9 sections; no unrated allowed in Master, unrated allowed in Under 700 only if age 12 or below. Master (2200/up): $1500-800-400-300, top U2300 $700-300. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $800-400-200-100. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $800-400-200-100. Under 1000: Trophies to top 6. Under 700: Trophies to top 6. Rated players may play up one section. Unrated prize limit $100 E, $200 D, $300 C, $400 B, $600 A. Top 6 sections EF: 3-day $88, 2-day $87 mailed by 10/4, all $89 online at chesstour.com by 10/9, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/9 (entry only, no questions), $110 at site. $50 less to unrated. No checks at site, credit cards OK. ICA memb. ($18, jrs $14) required for IL residents. IL maxi-tour event. U1000 & U700 EF: $22 mailed by 10/4, $23 online at chesstour.com by 10/9, $25 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/9 (entry only, no questions), $30 at site. All: Re-entry $60; not available in Master Section. GMs $80 from prize. Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 9-3:30. U1000 & U700 schedule: Reg. ends 9:30 am, rds. Sat. 10-1-3:30, Sun. 9-12-2:30. Bye: all, Master Section must commit before rd. two, others before rd. three. HR: $89-89, 800-528-0444, 630-573-1234, reserve by 9/21 or rate may increase. Questions: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. $10 service charge for refunds. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577.

Founder’s Hall, Haverford College, Haverford PA 19041. 5 Sections. 2-day Sections: 5SS, G/120. Reg.: 9-9:30 am. Rds.: 10-2:30-7, 10-2:30. Open: EF: $40 by 10/5, $50 later. $$ (680 b/20, 1-3 G): $250-150-100, U2200 $70, U2000 $60, U1800 $50. U1800: EF: $30 by 10/5, $40 later. $$ (420 b/20) $170-100, U1600 $60, U1400 $50, Unrated $40. U1400: EF: $20 by 10/5, $30 later. $$ (280 b/20): $100-60, U1200 $50, U1000 $40, U700 $30. Saturday-only Scholastic: 4SS, G/45. Reg.: 10-10:30 am. Rds.: 11-2-4-6. EF: $10 by 10/5, $15 later. Organized into groups with equipment and book prizes. Sunday-only Quads: 3RR, G/60. Reg.: 10-10:30 am. Rds.: 11-1:30-4. EF: $20. $$ 50 to first in each quad. All: PSCF req’d., OSA. Ent/Info: Dr. Ira Lee Riddle, 400 Newtown Rd., Warminster, PA 18974-5208, iralee@aol.com, 215-674-9049.

5SS, G/120, TD5. Site: Embassy Suites, 1022 South Shady Grove Rd., Memphis, TN 38120. HR: (901) 684-1777. One Section: EF: $50 if mailed by Oct 6, $60 at site. TCA dues ($10) required for TN residents. Prizes ($2,200 prize fund guaranteed!): 1st-$500, 2nd $350, 3rd-$200; U2000- $150, 2nd-$80; U1800- $150, 2nd $80; U1600- $150, 2nd- $80; U1400- $150, 2nd- $80; U1200- $150, 2nd $80. Onsite registration: 10/13, 8-9:30 am. Rds.: 10-2-7, 9-2. ENTRIES: Memphis Chess Classic, P.O. Box 38223, Germantown, TN 38183. All proceeds will benefit Muscular Dystrophy. Email: gpylant@gmail.com. Phone: cell (901) 359-8616, home (901) 384-8012. Website: www.memphischess.com.

5SS, G/120 (2-day option, Rds 1-2, G/75), $10,000 Prize Fund b/200 paid entries, 70% guaranteed. DoubleTree Hotel (Houston/Intercontinental Airport), 15747 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Houston, 800-222-8733 or 281-848-4000, $79 chess rate! Free Parking! Free Entry for GMs and IMs (EF deducted from winnings). 8 Sections. Master (2200+): $1,000-500-300, FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $800-400-200. Class A (1800-1999): $800-400-200. Class B (1600-1799): $800-400-200. Class C (1400-1599): $800-400-200. Class D (1200-1399): $800-400-200. Class E (U1200):* $300-200-100. Unrated: $300-200-100. National Class Champion title to each class winner(s) and plaque to class winner on tie-breaks (MSCO), if necessary. SIDE EVENTS: Scholastic Team & Individual Tournament., 4SS, G/30, 1-day only, Sat. Oct. 20 (Separate room for Schol. Players). 5-min. “BLITZ KNOCK-OUT” (Sat. night after rd. 3). Scho Sections (Team & Ind.): K-2, K-5, K-8, K-12. Prizes: Trophies to top three individuals & top three teams in each section. Every non-trophy winner receives a souvenir medal and every scholastic player receives a FREE chess gift! Teams must have minimum or three players from the same school in the same section; the top four scores will count for final team score. Scholastic players may play in both adult and scho. sections. USCF-recommended tiebreaks will decide trophy and medal placements for winners of all schol. sections. EXTRAS: Special Prize to player who travels farthest to tourn. Free shuttle service from Bush Int’l. Airport. EF: $79 by 10/17; $89 at site; Special EF for Class E, Unrated & Jrs. (U18 yrs) playing in Class C, D or E: $49 by 10/17; $59 at site. Schol. EF: $20 by 10/17; $25 at site. 3-day Sched: Reg. Fri. 5:30-7 pm, Rds. Fri. 8 pm; Sat. 11-6:30, Sun. 9-1:30. 2-day Sched: Reg. Sat. 8:30-10 am, (Rds 1 & 2, G/75) Sat. 11-2:30-6:30, Sun. 9-1:30. Both schedules merge at rd. 3. Schol. Sched: (All four rds. G/30—one day only, Sat., 10/20. Reg. Sat. 11-12 pm, Rd. 1 at 1 pm; other rds will follow immediately. Byes: Avail. all rds. (commit before rd. 3). HR: $79 for single, double, triple or quad (800-222-8733 or 281-848-4000), reserve by Sept. 28 and mention chess tournament to assure group rate. Special prizes courtesy of Saitek! ENT: On-line registration and printable entry form at www.cajunchess.com or mail entry form to NTD Franc Guadalupe, 305 Willow Pointe Dr., League City, TX 77573. Info or Phone Ent: 713-530-7820 or 504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted on site or by telephone (no checks at site).

Ice House, 3156 Wrightsboro RD. Augusta GA 30909. In 2 Sections Championship: 5SS, game/90, EF: $70 if received before Oct 1 th, $90 on-site, Free to all GM, IM, FM players! $50 subtracted from any winnings, $$GTD: $700-600-450-350, u2200 $150 u2000 $150 u1800 $150 u1600 $150 u1400 $150 u1200 $150, 1st prize also receives the augusta cup, Reg: Registation will start @ 7:00am till 8:00. Rds: Rd 1 begins at 8:30am-11:30pm. Rd 2 begins at 12:00pm-3:00pm. Rd 3 begins at 3:30pm-6:30pm. Rd 4 begins at 10:30am-1:30pm. Rd 5 begins at 2:00pm-5:00pm. all (limit 2) must commit before 2nd rd. Scholastic Championship: 5SS, EF: Entry fee: $25 on-site or $15 if received by Oct 1st. Prizes: 1st trophy 2nd trophy 3rd trophy, Each player will recieve a free tee shirt, Reg: Registation will start @ 7:30am till 8:30. Rds: Rd 1 begins at 9:00am-10:30pm. Rd 2 begins at 10:30am-12:00pm. Rd 3 begins at 12:30pm-2:00pm. Rd 4 begins at 2:00am-3:30pm. Rd 5 begins at 3:30am-5:00pm. ALL: No checks onsite, Register on-line at ’www.csrachess.net’, ENT: 706 631 0834 www.csrachess.net. INFO: see website chess@csrachess.net. http://csrachess.net. NS NC.

5SS, G/2 Rds. 1-3, 30/90 SD/1, Rds. 4-5 $ 2,100 (Open Top 3 G) Rest b/70. George Mason Open-Arlington Campus. Professional Center (The Old Law School), 3401 N. Fairfax Dr, Arlington Virginia (Across from Virginia Square Metro Stop), Rm 329. One Section: Open: $550-350-200 (Top 3 Open G) Top X/A/B/C/D/U1200 Each $150 Unrated - $100. Reg: Sat. Apr 28 9-945 am. Rds: Sat 10-2:30-7, Sunday 10-3:30. One 1/2 pt bye allowed, must commit before rd 1 and is irrevocable. EF: $45 if rec’d by 10/13; $55 at site. $5 discount to GMU students with ID Card. Info: http://members.cox.net/tournaments/arlington.htm http://members.cox.net/tournaments/gmo.htm Make checks payable to Michael Atkins and mail to PO Box 6139 Alexandria VA 22306, W, NS, FIDE

5SS, 30/75, SD/1, Molecular Biology Building, ISU Campus, Ames IA 50011. EF: $40 by 10/20, $50 at site, Jr./Sr.: $25 by 10/20, $35 at site. Memb. req'd.: $15, Jr./Sr. $10, OSA. $$ b/40, top three G: $250-150-100, U1900, U1600, U1300, U1000, each $75-50, trophy to first. Reg.: 8-9:30 am Sat. 10/27. Rds.: Sat. 10-2:30-7:30, Sun. 10-2:30. ENT: CCC, 1341 Truman Place, Ames, IA 50010. INFO: 515-233-4239, Ameschess@aol.com. Free parking. NS NC W.

Held at the Beautiful Hampton Inn & Suites of Sterling Heights, 36400 Van Dyke, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 (between 15 & 16 Mile Roads), 586-276-0600 (see lodging info below). Tournament sponsored by All The King’s Men Chess Supplies, Inc. 6-SS. 15 Grand Prix Points. 2 SECTIONS: OPEN and U1700. Both Sections have 2- & 3-Day Schedules. UNRATED eligible ONLY for UNR and Overall prizes in ALL sections and can play in ANY section. USCF and MCA memberships required; can be purchased on site. HEADPHONE RULES: Cannot be used if opponent objects for any reason. Cannot be used in last round by players with a plus score. Must be willing to have TDs examine at any time. Failure to do so will result in removal from tournament without refund. EF by Mon., 10/29 (add $10 after): OPEN SECTION: $70 ($60 for Oage 64, Uage 16 or UNR). IM’s and GM’s Free (EF of $70 deducted from prize). Re-Entries: $45. U1700 SECTION: $60 ($50 for Oage 64, Uage 16 or UNR). RE-ENTRIES: $35. Both sections: TWO 1/2-pt. byes allowed; must be requested prior to start of RD 4. Sections merge after Rd 2. TL: 3-Day Schedule: Rds 1-4, G-90; Rds 5-6, G-120. 2-Day Schedule: Rds 1-2, G-45; Rds 3-4, G-90; Rds 5-6, G-120. REG: 3-Day Schedule: On Site, Fri, 11/2, 4-6:30pm. 2-Day Schedule: On Site, Sat, 11/3, 9-10:30am. RDS: 3-Day Schedule: 11/2, 7pm. 11/3, 11:30-3-6:30. 11/4, 11-3:30. 2-Day Schedule: 11/3, 11-1-3-6:30. 11/4, 11-3:30. $$ 3,620 (b/80) (60% Guaranteed): OPEN Section: $2,075 (b/40): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, $700, $400, $250; Top U2200, U2000, $200 each; Top U1800, $175; Top U1700/UNR, $150. U1700/UNR Section: $1,545 (b/40): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, $400, $250, $175; Top 1st, 2nd, U1500, U1400, $125, $75; Top U1200, U1000/UNR, $100, $60. $50 Gift Certificate for Biggest Upset in EACH section! Lodging: Dbl room $89 (reg. $124), includes Hot Breakfast! Indoor Swimming Pool; Exercise Room; Cots available! Most rooms have coffeemaker, microwave, refrigerator, iron/board. Reserve at (586) 276-0600 or online at http://www.hamptoninn.com; ask for AUS chess rate. Reserve by 10/12. Info, Ent: Ed Mandell, All The King’s Men, 28546 Dequindre Rd, Warren, MI 48092, (866) 538-7890; also (586) 558-4790; Fax: (586) 558-2046. Email: allthekingsmench@aol.com, Web: www.allthekingsmenchess.com.

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), Mason OH 45040. $$ 25,000 based on 360 entries (special EF count as 70% entries, U1000/Unr Section EF 20% entries); minimum $20,000 (80% of each prize) guaranteed. Free analysis of your games by GM Arthur Bisguier. In 7 sections: Open: $2500-1200-600-400-300, 1st on tiebreak $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1500-800. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1700: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1500: $1700-900-500-300-200. Under 1300: $1000-500-250-150-100. Under 1000/Unr: Trophies to top 10. Unrated prize limits: U1300 $150, U1500 $250, U1700 $350, U1900 $500, U2100 $700. Balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 5 sections EF: 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 11/1, all $105 online at chesstour.com by 11/6, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/6 (entry only, no questions), $120 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special EF: $40 less to unrated. $30 less to rated players in U1300 Section. Re-entry $70; not available in Open Section. Under 1000/Unr Section EF: 3-day $23, 2-day $22 if mailed by 11/1, $24 online at chesstour.com by 11/6, $26 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/6, $30 at site. All: Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. 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 must commit by rd 2, others by rd 3. HR: $69-69, 800-727-3050, 513-398-0115, reserve by 10/18 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. Questions: 845-496-9658. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com.

6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/50). Trophy sections: 11/24-25 only, G/50. Sheraton Hotel Philadelphia City Center (formerly Wyndham), 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia 19103. $$G 30,000. Free analysis of your games by GM Arthur Bisguier. In 11 sections; unrated must play in U1200 through U2000 or Unrated. Premier, open to all rated 2000/above and juniors under 18 rated 1800/above. $3,000-1,500-700-500-300, U2400 $1,600-800. FIDE. Under 2200: $2,000-1,000-500- 300-200. Under 2000: $2,000-1,000-500-300-200. Under 1800: $2,000-1,000-500-300-200. Under 1600: $2,000-1,000-500-300-200. Under 1400: $1,700-800-500-300-200. Under 1200: $1,000-500-300-200-100. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1200, $200 U1400, $300 U1600, $500 U1800 or $700 U2000. Top 7 sections EF: 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 11/15, all $109 online at chesstour.com by 11/20, $115 phoned by 11/20 (406-896-2038, no questions), $130 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Under 1200 Section, $20 less. Unrated in U1200 through U2000, $50 less. GMs $100 from prize. Re-entry (except Premier) $60. 3-day reg ends Fri 10 am, rds. 11-6, 11-6, 10-4:30, 2-day reg ends Sat 9 am, rds 10-12:45-3:30-6, 10-4:30. Trophy sections: Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Trophies to top 8 in each section. EF: $27 mailed by 11/15, $28 online at chesstour.com by 11/20, $35 phoned by 11/20 (406-896-2038, no questions), $40 at tmt. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds 10-12:45-3:30 each day. 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: $89-89-89-89, 215-448-2000, reserve by 11/9 or rate may increase. Parking: Special rate $5/day for players, even if not staying at hotel. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 charge for refunds. Questions: http://www.chesstour.com/, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com.

7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/70; 2-day option, rds 1-4 G/40), Bally’s Casino Resort, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas. $$ 150,000 based on 750 paid entries (seniors count as 3/4 entries, re-entries & GMs as half entries, U800/Unr Section not counted), else in proportion; $100,000 minimum (2/3 each prize) guaranteed. Unrated must enter Open or U800/Unr Section. Free analysis of players’ games by GM Sam Palatnik. In 7 sections: Open: $12,000-6,000-3,000-2,000-1,000-800-700-600-500-400, 1st on tiebreak bonus $500, 2300-2499 $3,000- 1,500, U2300/Unr $3,000-1,500. FIDE. Under 2100: $10,000-5,000-3,000-2,000-1,000-800-700-600-500-400. Under 1900: $10,000-5,000- 3,000-2,000-1,000-800-700-600-500-400. Under 1700: $10,000-5,000-3,000-2,000-1,000-800-700-600-500-400. Under 1500: $9,000-5,000- 3,000-2,000-1,000-800-700-600-500-400. Under 1200: $7,000-4,000-2,000-1,500-1,000-800-700-600-500-400. Under 800/Unr: Trophies to top 10. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 12/07 list may not win over $1,500 U1200, $2,500 U1500 through U2100. Games rated too late for 12/07 list not counted. 2) If more than 20 pts over section maximum on any list 12/06 or after, prize limit $1500. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mailed EF: 4-day $244, 3-day $243, 2-day $242 mailed by 10/15, 4-day $274, 3-day $273, 2-day $272 mailed by 12/12. Online EF: $245 online at chesstour.com by 10/15, $275 by 12/19, $300 12/20 until two hours before round 1. Phoned EF: $250 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/15 (no questions), $280 by 12/19. No phone entry after 12/19. EF at site: $300. EF Surcharge: Open Section EF $200 more if under 1900 or unrated. Special EF: Seniors over 65 in Under 1200 or above, $70 less. Re-entry $120; not available in Open Section. GMs $150 from prize. U800/Unr Section EF: 4-day $24, 3-day $23, 2-day $22 if mailed by 12/12, $25 online at chesstour.com by 12/19, $30 phoned by 12/19 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $40 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 12/26 7 pm, 12/27 11-6, 12/28 11-6, 12/29 10-4:30. 3-day reg. ends 12/27 10 am, rds 12/27 11-2-6, 12/28 11-6, 12/29 10-4:30. 2-day reg. ends 12/28 9 am, rds. 12/28 10-12-2-3:45-6, 12/29 10-4:30. Bye: all, limit 3; Open Section must commit before rd 2, lower sections before rd 4. HR: $96-96, 800-833-3308, 702-739-4111, rate may increase if not reserved by 11/22, 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. Special rules: In round 3 or after, players with scores of 80% or more and their opponents may not use headphones, earphones, cellphones or hearing aids or go to a different floor of the hotel without Director permission, and must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com.