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Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 5700 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. (757) 428-7025 5 Rd Double Swiss, TC: G/5 in two sections, Open and U1800 $$1700 B/60 (Top 3 in Open Guaranteed) $$: Open Section: $400-$225-$150 (G); U2200-$125, U2000-$100 Amateur Section (U1800): $230-$150, Top U1600 - $120, U1300 - $100 U1000 - $90. EF: $35 if Rec'd by 2/24, $45 at site, only cash entries. Reg: Any time on Saturday up til 10 pm. Rds will start 10:15 pm promptly and successive rounds posted as soon as they are ready. One bye allowed for two-1/2 points, only for late entry. Regular USCF ratings used for pairings and prizes. WBCA rules used (posted at site). Enter: Checks payable to Virginia Chess. Printable Entry form on website. Mail to Ernest Schlich, 1370 South Braden Cres., Norfolk,VA 23502 Info: (no phone or e-mail entries) 757-853-5296 or eschlich@verizon.net Website: http://vachess.org/mcf NC, NS, W.

5SS, G/90. All The King's Men Chess Supplies, Inc., Universal Mall, 28546 Dequindre Rd., Warren, MI 48092 (12 Mile & Dequindre Rds.). EF: $70 ($60 for Oage 64, Uage 16 or UNR) by 2/26, Add $10 after. IMs/GMs FREE (EF ded. from prize). No Re-Entries allowed. Two 1/2-pt. byes allowed; must request prior to start of RD 3. REG.: 3/1, 9:30-10:30 am. RDS.: 3/1, 11-2:30-6; 3/2, 11-2:30. Headphones cannot be used if opponent objects for any reason and cannot be used in last RD by players with a plus score. Must be willing to present same to TD for exam at anytime. Failure to do so will result in removal from tournament without refund. Cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode while in the tournament room. $$2900 b/60 b/min. 8 per class: 1st-2nd-3rd: $600-$350-$200; 1st-2nd X, A, B, C, D, E, U1000/UNR: $175, $75 each (Unr. elig. only for Overall or U1000/Unr prizes). $50 Gift Cert. for Biggest Upset of Tournament. Ent/Info: Dr. Ed Mandell, address above. 586-558-4790, Fax 586-558-2046, allthekingsmench@aol.com., http://www.allthekingsmenchess.com. JGP.

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 2 byes, commit by rd 2. NO RE-ENTRY. May be limited to first 60 players. JGP.

4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 West 10 St, bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: 212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club membs $25, GMs free ($20 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$560 b/32 paid entries (may be limited to 1st 36 to enter), top 2 Gtd: $$ 200-110-50, Top U2200/unr $105, U2000 $95. Limit 2 byes (1 bye for U2000), commit by 8:15. Reentry $15. CCA ratings may be used. Class pairings OK rd. 4. Reg ends 10 min before game. Rds 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible!

6SS, G/10, T/D3. Hotel Carlisle & Embers Convention Center, 1700 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle PA 17015, Exit 52A NB/Exit 52 SB off I-81, Exit 226 off PA Turnpike. 3 sections, EF rec'd by 2/18: Open: $12. U1500: $10. U1100: $8. $$ (730G): Open: 175-100-50, U1800 $45, U1600 $40. U1500: 125-75-50, U1200 $40, Unr $30. U1100: Trophies: 1-5, U800, U600, 1-2 Unr. All: EF: $20 after 2/18, PSCF $5 OSA. Reg: 6-6:30pm. Rd 1: 7pm. Feb 2008 Regular ratings used. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd 2. HR: Mention "PA States" for best rate; 800-692-7315 $70. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 549 13th Ave., New Brighton PA 15066-1208. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com 412-908-0286 W.

5-SS, G/30, Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 W 10 St, bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. EF: $40, Club membs $25, GMs free ($20 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free! $$ 840 b/42 paid entries, minimum half each prize Gtd: $$ 300-200-115, top U2200/unr. $125, U2000 $100. Limit 2 byes, commit by 1:30. Re-entry $20. CCA ratings may be used. Rds. 12-1:30-2:45-4-5:20 pm. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 3/6; $10 extra to "enter" by phone!

24-SS two 12-SS sessions, combined scores for prizes. (Scholastic: U1200, U800: 12-SS), G/5, Hampton Inn & Suites, 962 S. Shady Grove Rd., Memphis, TN 38120. 901-762-0056. HR: $109-129. EF: $50 (Sch. EF: $20). Prizes (GTD): $400-250-150; Class prizes: U1800:150-50, U1400:150-50; (Sch.: Trophies). Three Confirmed Titled Players participating! Try your best against the best! Reg.: 8:00-8:45am. Session 1: 9a-12p, Session 2: 1p-5p. Scholastic play only in Session 1. Ent.: Korey Kormick, 3550 S. Galloway Dr., Memphis, TN 38111. Info: kjkormick@hotmail.com 502-396-8858.

OPEN, U1800: 5SS, Sat. Rds. 1-3 G/90 10am, 2pm, 5pm; Sun. Rds. 4-5 G/120 10am, 3pm. $$3000 b/60: Open $500, $400, $300, $200, 6 x $100; U1800 $300, $200, 5 x $100. Sat 3/8, 5SS G/30 1st Grade Championship, Kindergarten Championship, K-3 Championship, K-3 Reserve, K-6 Championship, K-5 Reserve; Sun 3/9, 5SS G/45 K-8 Championship, K-12 Championship. Trophies: Top 5 Individual, Top 5 Teams in each section. Top Collegiate Team Open/U1800. Individual awards for CT Grade Champions K - 12. EF: $70 by 2/15, $90 by 3/3, $120 site. GMs free. Free Commemorative Yale Chess Set to first 300 Entries!!! Check www.edutechchess.com or www.CTChess.com for registration flyer & more info.

5SS, 20/1, SD/1. University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250 (in Commons Bldg, 3rd floor). Held concurrently with separate Sweet 16 Invitational, which determines MD Scholastic Champion who wins 4-year tuition scholarship to UMBC (worth over $35,000). Spectators free & welcome. Open: (All) $$Gtd.650: $350-200-100; $$400 (b/40): Top U2250, U2150, U2050, U1950 $100 ea. Free ent. to GMs, $40 deducted from any prizes. U1800: (U1800/Unr.) $$765 b/40: $250-175-100, Top U1600, U1400, U1200 (b/4) $80 ea. No Unr. player may win more than $200 in this sect. All EF: $40 if postmarked by 2/29, $50 late, $10 less if under 20. Reg: 8-9am Sat., Rds: 10am-3-7:30pm, 10:30am-3:30. Byes: Up to three 1/2-point byes avail. in Rds. 1-5 if req'd at least 1 hr. before Rd (before Rd 2 for any Rd. 4-5 bye), but only at most one 1/2-point bye in Rds 4-5. Hotel: BWI Holiday Inn, 890 Elkridge Landing Rd. 410-859-8400. Dir. to Hotel: From I-95 take Exit 47A onto I-195 towards BWI Airport, take Exit 2A onto 295 north towards Baltimore, take 1st exit, bearing right onto West Nursery Rd, turn right onto Elkridge Landing Rd. Directions to UMBC: Take Exit 47B off I-95 & follow signs to UMBC. Park in Lot 9 or 16. Ent/Info: Cks payable to UMBC, Dr. Alan T. Sherman, Dept. of CSEE, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250, Attn: Open. ChessClub@umbc.edu, 410-455-8499, www.umbc.edu/chess. W. JGP.

5SS, 30/60, SD/60. St. John Fisher College - Kearney Auditorium. Dr. Erich Marchand "requested that his friends play chess in his memory." St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Ave, Rochester, NY. $$5375 Gtd. Open: (all) $1000-550-300-175, U2200 & U2000 each $300-175. EF: $55. Under 1800: $350-240-130, U1600 $230-150. EF: $50. Under 1400: $240-160-100, U1200 $150-100. EF: $45. U1000: $150-110-75-40, U800 $85-55-35. EF: $43. Unrated players in the U1800 section can only win $125, in U1400 & U1000 $55. All EF: $5 less HS, $10 less pre-HS, $5 less if rec'd by 2/15. IM and GM's free if registered by 2/15. Great food available at site. Reg: 8-9:15 am. Rds: 10-2:15-6:30, 10-2:15. One 1/2 point bye available in rd. 3 or 4 if requested at entry. Info: 585-442-2430. Ent: Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Drive, Rochester, NY 14610. W JGP.

5SS, G/90, T/D5. Hotel Carlisle & Embers Convention Center, 1700 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle PA 17015, Exit 52A NB/Exit 52 SB off I-81, Exit 226 off PA Turnpike. 2 sections: Open & U1500. $$ (1260G): Open: 180-120, U2200 $110, U2000 $100, U1800 $90, U1600 $80. U1500: 150-100, U1400 $90, U1200 $85, U1000 $80, Unr $75. All: College Tr: 1-2 in each section, 1-2 team (top 4 over both sections). EF: $29 rec'd by 2/18, $39 after, PSCF $5 OSA. Reg: 8:45-9:30 am. Rds 10-2-5:30, 9-1. Bye: limit 1, ask by rd 2. HR: Mention "PA States" for best rate; 800-692-7315 $70. Ent: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 549 13th Ave., New Brighton PA 15066-1208. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com 412-908-0286 W. JGP.

Hales Corners, WI - Have you ever wanted a FIDE rating? This is your chance! 5-SS Open Tournament G/90 + 30 Sec incremental. Village Hall, 5635 S. New Berlin Rd., Hales Corners, WI. ( Milwaukee Area). FREE ENTRY TO GMs & IMs (Must commit in email or writing by 3/1/08) EF: $45-Non-FIDE rated, $25-FIDE rated players. $$1600 (b/40 full entries (Fide players count as half entries), if 60 non-Fide attend prize will be increased!) 1st $300.00(Guaranteed) 2nd $250.00 3rd $150.00, U2000 1st $150.00 2nd $100.00, U1800 1st $150.00 2nd $100.00, U1600 1st $150.00 2nd $75.00, U1400/Unrated 1st $75.00, Special Prizes: Biggest Upset $50.00 & Best Game $50.00 Reg.: 9-9:30am Rds.: Sat 10-3:00pm-7:30pm, Sun 11-3:30pm. Ent/Info: Christopher Baumgartner, 9985 Linda Ln., Des Plaines, IL 60016, email: mcafide@yahoo.com or mcafidetournaments.blogspot.com, phone (after 7pm ) 847-609-2987. JGP.

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% Guaranteed. 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 (not part of base): EF: $19. Trophies to top 5. All others: EF: $41 if received by 3/13; $45 at site. Re-entry: $25. Bye: all rounds, limit 2, must commit before 1st round. 3-day schedule: Reg.; ends 7:15 a.m. Rounds: 7:45 p.m., 2-7:30, 10-3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg.; ends 9:30 a.m. Rounds: 1st at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day. Hotel/Info: (404)-377-4400 or atlantachess@yahoo.com. Enter: Same as above. NS. www.atlantachessclub.com. JGP.

4SS, Rd. 1-3: G/45, Rd. 4: G/60. Main Place Mall - Upper Level, 390 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202. Food Court has several vendors available during Mall Operation. Open to The highest rating will qualify for pairings. EF: $50.00. No checks or credit cards onsite. $$GTD: $250-150.00. U1750 $80.00, GUARANTEED. Reg.: 8:15AM AND 9AM. $40.00 If postmarked no later than March 8, 2008. Rds.: RD1: 9:30AM, RD2:11:15AM, RD3:1PM AND FINALS, RD4:2:45PM G/60. One half byes available if directed to tournament director by the prior round. Chess gear & supplies available for purchase by Sophia Lynn. Ent: Archangel 8 Chess Academy. No phone entries. Email: arcangel8chess@yahoo.com. INFO: Mc Duffie - Chess Ambassador. Advanced entries greatly appreciated! Canadians Welcomed! NS NC W.

6SS, G/60, The Saratoga Hotel, 534 Broadway (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Free parking. $$G 2000. In 2 sections: Open: $$ 400-200-150, U2200 230, U2000 220. Under 1800/Unr: $$ 300-150-100, U1600 150, U1400 100. EF: $57 mailed by 3/7, $58 online at chesstour.com by 3/12, $60 phoned by 3/12, $70 at site. Reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds Sat 12-3-6, Sun 9-12-2:30. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2. HR: $109-109, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, reserve by 2/29 or rate may increase. 48 hours notice required for room cancellation. Backup hotel: Courtyard by Marriott, 2 blocks away, 518-226-0538. Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com.

4SS, G/60, Dean of Chess Academy, 1161 Route #202, Branchburg NJ 08876. EF: $38 if received by 3/12, $40 if via entryfeesrus.com, $48 at site. $$GTD: $300-200-150-150-100-100. Minimum of $75 guaranteed to top expert, class A, B C & D/ below. Not a class prize. No pooling or duplicates. None. Special.05 per point on all upsets. Reg.: 9 AM TO 10 AM 2007/03/16. Rds.: 10A-12:30P-2:30P-4:30P. One bye allowed in rounds 1-3. if requested at Reg. ENT: Ken Thomas 115 West Moore St, Hackettstown NJ 07840-2233 908-763-6468 entryfeesrus.com. INFO: acn@goes.com. DIR: East bound lane. Route #202. No chewing tobacco. NS NC W. JGP.

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 or 4 only; declare at registration.

Open Section, Mar 19-23 only: 9SS, 40/2, SD/1. GM & IM norms possible. Lower Sections, Mar 20-23 or 21-23: 7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds. 1-4 G/50). Foxwoods Resort Casino & Hotel (World's largest casino), Rt 2, Mashantucket CT 06339 (I-95 to Exit 92 to Rt 2 West, or I-395 to Exit 85 to Rt 164 to Rt 2 East). Free parking. 45 miles from T.F. Green Airport (Providence, RI), 14 miles from Groton/New London Airport; for shuttle from New London Amtrak station call 1-800-USA-RAIL. Bus transportation: 1-888-BUS2FOX. Free shuttle to Mashantucket Pequot Museum, largest Native American museum in USA. Prizes $100,000 based on 650 paid entries (Seniors count as 3/4 entries; re-entries, GMs, WGMs & foreign IMs as half entries, Under 900/Unr Section not counted), else proportional, minimum $70,000 (70% of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections (Unrated eligible only for Open or Under 900): Open: $10000-5000-3000-1500-1000-700-600-500-400-400, 2300-2499 $3000-1500-700, Under 2300/Unr $3000-1500-700. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game (white 7 minutes, black 5 minutes & gets draw odds) for title & free room at 2008 Foxwoods Open. FIDE rated. Under 2100, Under 1900, Under 1700, Under 1500: each $5000-3000-2000-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300. Under 1300: $4000-2000- 1500-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300. Under 900/Unrated: Trophies to top 10. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 3/08 list may not win over $1500 U1300, $2000 U1500 or $2500 U1700. Games rated too late for 3/08 list not counted. 2) If more than 30 points over section maximum on any list 3/07-2/08, prize limit $1500. 3) Balance of limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mailed EF: 5-day (Open only) $205, 4-day $204, 3-day $203 mailed by 1/10; 5-day $225, 4-day $224, 3-day $223 mailed by 3/11; all $250 at site. CSCA members may deduct $4 from mailed EF only. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online EF at chesstour.com: $207 by 1/10, $227 by 3/17, $250 after 3/17 until 2 hours before rd 1. Phone EF at 406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions): $210 by 1/10, $230 by 3/17. No phone entry after 3/17. GMs & foreign IMs free; $150 deducted from prize. WGMs $100; another $100 deducted from prize. EF $70 less to seniors over 65 in Under 1300 & above sections. Under 900/Unrated Section EF: 4-day $24, 3-day $23 if mailed by 3/11, all $27 online at chesstour.com by 3/17, $30 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 3/17 (entry only, no questions), $40 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. Re-entry: $100, not available in Open Section. 5-day Open Section schedule: Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed. 7 pm, Thu 12 noon & 7 pm, Fri 11 am & 6 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 4:30 pm. 4-day Lower Sections schedule: Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 11-6, Sat 11-6, Sun 10-4:30. 3-day Lower Sections schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7 pm, rds Fri 8 pm, Sat 10-12:30-3-6, Sun 10-4:30. 4-day & 3-day merge & compete for same prizes. Byes: all; limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), Open must commit before rd 2, lower sections before rd 4. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: Grand Pequot Tower (tournament site, very luxurious) $126-126, Great Cedar Hotel (connected building; very close) $115-115, Two Trees Inn (15 minute walk; free shuttle) $105-105. 1-800-FOXWOOD, must reserve by 3/6 or you will have to stay at least 3 miles away. Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car online at chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: Usually 100 points added to FIDE, 100 to FQE, 200/more to most other foreign, no pts added to CFC or Jamaica. Most foreign ratings other than CFC, FQE or Jamaica not accepted for U2000 or below. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US player ratings: March list used; FIDE ratings not used. 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: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour/. com. $10 service charge for refunds. Invitation requests: go@chess.us. You may request "lowest possible section" if March rating unknown. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. JGP.

5 Sections. F.I.D.E. 40/2,20/1,G/30. Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, 345 N. Arlington Ave., Reno, NV. 8950. 1-866-FUNSTAY, HR: Sun-Thurs $27!, Fri-Sat $54 (Code CHE 320). $$25,000 b/250 ($16,500 Gtd.); Rds.: 12-7, 10-6, 9:30-4:30. Open Section: EF: GM/IMs free (must enter by Mar.1 or pay late fee), Masters/Experts- $119, (1999-below)- $201, $$2,000-1,200-1,000-800-700-600-500-400-400-400, (2300-2399)-$1,000-500, (2299-below)- $1,000-500; (2199/below)- $1,000-500-300-200-100; "A" Section (1800-1999)- EF: $118, $1000-500-300-200-100-100-100-100-100-100; "B" Section (1600-1799)-EF: $117, $1,000-500- 300-200-100-100-100-100-100-100; "C" Sect.(1400-1599) EF: $116, $900-500-300-200-100-100-100-100-100-100; "D/under" Sect. (1399/below) EF: $115, $800-400-300-200-100-100-100-100-100-100; (1199-below) $500-$300-$200-$100; Top Sr. (65+) $200, Club Champ. $400-200. Top Unrated 1 yr USCF membership; Unrated free entry but must join USCF for 1 yr. thru this tournament (Adults-$49, Sr.-$36, Jrs.U25-$25, U16 -$19, U13-$17). Discounts- Sr (65+) and Jrs. (under 20)-$10. Players may play up. Side Events: Thurs. 3/20 (6:00-7:15pm) GM Larry Evans Lecture (Free), GM TBA Simul 7:30pm ($15), Blitz (5 min)Tourney 7:30 pm EF: $20 (80% of entries returned as prizes), Sat (3/22) GM Larry Evans Clinic Game/Position Analysis (Free) 3-4:30pm, Sun (3/23) Quick Tourney (G/25) ($20) 5Rd Swiss, (80% of entries returned as prizes) Reg. 11-11:30am, Rds-12-1-2-3-4pm. Enter: Send checks and make out to Sands Regency at above address postmarked by Mar.1 ($11 late fee after 3/1), ($22 late fee at site). Do not mail after Mar.14. Questions and enter by e-mail or phone to Jerry Weikel at (775-747-1405) or (wackyykl@aol.com). Credit card +$5. W. NS. (775-348-2200).JGP.

5SS, Open/Intermediate: R1-R2 G/30, R3-R4 G/45, R5 G/60. Quality Inn & Suites, 1500 Dallas Dr., Denton, TX 76205. Three sections: Open, Top two prizes quaranteed, class prizes b/60 players overall. 1st $250, 2nd $100, Class prizes: X, A, B, C each $75 (players rated U1400 eligible for C prize). Open to U1400 only. $$b/60 players overall. Intermediate, 1st $150, 2nd $100, Class prizes, D, E/below, unrated $50 each. Novice trophy section, open to 700/below. Trophies to 1st-5th place. All EF: $20, $15 Jr./Sr./Hdcp., $15 Novice section. Send Payments/questions to Robert Jones/Denton Chess Club, 1154 Bent Oaks Dr., Denton, TX 76210. Phone: 214-212-0185.

UCONN Castleman Bldg., Room 204, 261 Glenbrook Rd., Storrs, CT 06269. 4-SS, G/90. EF: At site $35, $20 students. Reg.: 7 - 7:25 PM, Rds.: 7:30 PM. 1/2 point byes available in rds. 1 - 3 only, no last round byes. $$: 350 - 200, both gtd., Top U2000, Top U1800, Top U1600, Top U1400 $100 each b/30. Trophies to top 3 students. Prizes increased as entries allow. INFO: Tom Hartmayer, 860-989-5394, tomhart3@charter.net, www.uconnchess.uconn.edu. JGP.

5SS, 3-day 40/2, SD/1, 2-day rds. 1-2 G/75 then merges. LAX Hilton, 5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045. $$10,000 b/200, 50% of each prize guaranteed. In 3 sections: Open: 1600-1000-800-400-200, U2400 300-200, U2200 700-500-300. EF: $83 if received by 3/28, $95 door. Premier (U2000): $$ 700-500-300-100, U1800 400-200-150, U1600 400-200-150. EF: $83 if received by 3/28, $95 door. Amateur (U1400/Unrated): $$400-200-100, U1200 100, Unr 100, unrated may win unrated prize only. EF: $67 if received by 3/28, $80 door. On-line entry: www.westernchess.com. No checks or credit card entries at door. All: $25 Best Game prize, all sections eligible. One halfpoint bye if requested with entry, rds 4-5 cannot be revoked. SCCF membership req. of S. Cal. res., $18 reg, $10 junior. Reg.: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fri., 9-10 a.m. Sat. Rds.: 3-day 7 p.m., 11-5:30, 10-4:30. 2-day: 10:30-1:30 (G/75), then merges. HR: $109, (310) 410-4000. Be sure to mention Western Chess. Parking $10/day. Info: admin@westernchess.com. Web site: www.westernchess.com. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Pl. #1, Los Angeles CA 90038. NS. NC. F. State Championship Qualifier. JGP.

Seven(7) Official Qualification Spots to be awarded here for the 2008 FKB U. S. Championship (May 13-21) in Tulsa, OK. ALSO one (1) "Wild Card" spot in the 2008 FKB USA Women's Championship will be awarded to highest finishing USA female. (see eligibility below): 7-SS. G/90 (+30sec), Tulsa Best Western - Trade Winds Central, 3141 E. Skelly Dr, (I-44 at Harvard), Tulsa OK 74105. (918) 749-5561 or 800-685-4564 HR: $55 (1-4) Eligibility for Qualification slots: All USCF members who have FIDE Federation as USA. USCF members without FIDE ratings also eligible. EF: (if $ received by March 13, 2008 - keyword: $ RECEIVED) 2200+ - $25, 2000-2199 - $100, 1999 and below - $200. All $100 more after March 13. Reg.: 10 - 11:30 AM Fri the 28th. OCF memberships availble $10, Rds.: Noon-4:30, 9-2:30-7, 9-2. Two Half pt byes available rds 1 or 2 or 5. $$ Prizes ($11,000 guaranteed): 1st thru 7th place = each $1,000 plus Qualification Spot. Math tie-breaks determine spots if ties (prize $$ split normally). U2400 - $1,000, U2200 - $1,000, U2000 - $1,000, Highest female - $1,000, Free Shuttle from/to Tulsa airport. Free parking, Wi-Fi, www.tradewindstulsa.com Info: FKimBerry@AOL.com, Advance Entrees: Frank K. Berry, 402 S. Willis St, Stillwater, OK 74074. LS, W. FIDE rated. JGP.

5SS, 30/75, SD/60 Margaret Tietz Center, 164- 11 Chapin Parkway, Jamaica, NY 11432. EF: $35 if mailed by 03/21, $40 at site; $5 less to QCC Members. $$200- 100 guaranteed to top two, more per entries. Up to two half-point byes with advance notice (if declared before Rd 3). REG.: 7:15PM- 7:50PM. RDS.: 8PM each Friday. ENT: Joe Felber, 76 Union Ave.; Apt. 1-W; Amityville, NY 11701- 3033. (W) (631)- 350- 2686 Mon.- Fri.; (H) (631)- 598- 5775 (but not after 9PM on Wed.). NS, NC, W. JGP.

5SS, G/29. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pitt., 5th & Bigelow, Pittsburgh PA 15213. 2 Sections: Champ: EF: $25 by 3/21, $35 later. $$ (690G): $200-100, U2000 $90, U1800 $80, U1600 $70, U1400 $60, U1200 $50, U1000 $40. Trophies: 1-3 U1400, 1-3 U1200, 1-3 U1000. Scholastic: Grades K-12 unrated or U900. EF: $15 by 3/21, $25 later. Trophies to Top 7, 1-3 U600. ALL: Trophies: 1-2 Schools, 1-2 Clubs, Teams of 4-7 players from both sections. PSCF $5, OSA. Reg 10-10:30am. Rds: 11-12:30-1:45-3-4:15. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 549 13th Ave., New Brighton, PA 15066-1208, 412-908-0286. W.

4-SS, G/45. Atlanta Chess Center, 3155A East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Scottdale, Georgia 30079. In 2 sections: Open: EF: $22 if received by 3/29: $25 at site. $500 Guaranteed. $150-100-70; u1900, u1700, u1500 each $60. Under 1300: EF: $15 if received by 3/29; $18 at site. Unrateds play for FREE! Trophies to top 3, top 2 under 1100, top 2 under 900, top Unrated. Reg.: ends 10:30 a.m. Rounds: 11-1-3-5. Info: atlantachess@yahoo.com or (404)-377-4400. www.atlantachessclub.com. Enter: Same as above. NS.

4-SS, 40/80. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts, Mineola. 2 sections. Open: EF: $35 by 3/29. $$ (615 b/20, top 2 G) 180-120, U2100, 1900, 1700/UR each 105. Booster: open to U1500/UR. EF: $19 by 3/29. $$ (180 b/12) 80, U1300, 1100/UR each 50. Both: 2 byes 1-4 (Last rd bye must be req before rd 3 and is irrevocable). $10 more for non-memb. EF $7 more at site. Reg ends 7:15 PM. Rds: 7:15 each Mon. April ratings used. Info only: captnhal@optonline.net. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Drive, Sayville, NY 11782. JGP.

$1000 Guaranteed. 5ss, G/90, ISU Pond ST Un (Bldg 14), Salmon River Suites (3rd Floor), 1065 S. 8th Ave, Pocatello, Idaho. Free Entry to GM's & IM's. $1000 guaranteed prize fund in 2 Sections - Open and Reserve (under 1400) (eligible for one prize only) - prize cut-offs may be adjusted b/on reg. Open Section Prizes: $250, 150,100; Reserve Section Prizes: $150, 100, 50, top ISU stdnt/staff. $100, top unrated $50, top scholastic $50. All prizes paid by ISU Financial Services w/in 2wks of event. EF: by March 28- $15 for ISU students and ISU club members, $20 all scholastics and other full-time university students, all others $35. All $45 after March 28 & at door. Schedule: ck in & reg 7:30-8:30 AM, April 5th, strict. Rounds: Sat: 9:00AM-1:30-6PM. Sun: 9AM-1:30PM. 1/2 pt. Byes: max. 2, rnds 1-4. Must commit by end of rnd 2. Ent: Send name, address, email address, USCF# & fee (cks payable) to ISU Chess Club, Box 8170, ISU, Pocatello, ID 83209. Contact ISU Chess isuchess@cableone.net, or Jay Simonson rooknjay@yahoo.com for further information. NS. NC. W. JGP.

4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 West 10 St, bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: 212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club membs $25, GMs free ($20 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$560 b/32 paid entries (may be limited to 1st 36 to enter), top 2 Gtd: $$ 200-110-50, Top U2200/unr $105, U2000 $95. Limit 2 byes (1 bye for U2000), commit by 8:15. Reentry $15. CCA ratings may be used. Class pairings OK rd. 4. Reg ends 10 min before game. Rds 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible!

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. $4,000 b/84, $2,000 Guaranteed. In 5 sections: Open/Unr. $500-300-200, u2200- $300-200-100. Under 2000: $300-200-100. Under 1800: $300-200-100. Under 1600: $300-200-100. Under 1400: $250-150-100, u1200- $100. All, EF: $60 3-day and $59 2-day if received by 4/10; $67 at site. GM's and IM's free, $60 deducted from prize. Re-entry: $35. Bye, all rounds, limit 2, must commit before 1st round. 3-day schedule: Reg.: ends 7:15 p.m. Rounds: 7:45 p.m., 2-7:30, 10-3:30. 2-day schedule: ends 9:30 a.m. Rounds: 1st at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day. Hotel/info: atlantachess@yahoo.com. or (404)-377-4400. www.atlantachessclub.com. Enter: Same as above. NS. JGP.

5-SS. T/L 50/100, SD/50 (2-DAY Rd 1 G/50). $10,000 (b/200, 70%G) in 3 sections. Doubletree Hotel, 1909 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL. PREMIER: (Open to players rated 1900 & above, NO UNR). EF: $100 if Rcvd by 3/26/08, $110 if Rcvd by 4/03/08, $120 at Site; $70 off to GM/IM. ReEntry $70. PRIZES: $1300-800-400-200, U2350 $450-300-150, U2150 $425-250-125, U2050 $225. RESERVE: (Open to players rated 1300 to 1949, NO UNR). EF: $83 if Rcvd by 3/26/08, $92 if Rcvd by 4/03/08, $100 at Site. ReEntry $60, PRIZES: $650-400-250-150, U1750 $350-225-125, U1550 $300-200-100, U1450 $175. BOOSTER: (Open to players rated U1350 & UNRATED). EF: $62 if Rcvd by 3/26/08, $71 if Rcvd by 4/03/08, $80 at Site; $40 off for Unrated, but may ONLY win Unrated prize. ReEntry $50. $$70%GTD: $500-350-225-125. U1150 $300-200-100, U950 $250-170-90, UNR $140. ALL: 1/2 point bye available (2 Max) any round, but you must request when registering. FREE PIZZA on Sunday for all players! Registration: 6:30-7:15 on 4/11/08 &/or 8:30-9:15 on 4/12/08. Round 1 at 7:30pm on 4/11/08 (2-Day round 1 at 9:45am on 4/12/08), other rounds at 12:45-6:30, Sun. 10-3:30. HR: $93 Single-Quad until 3/28/08, Doubletree (630) 472-6000 & ask for Chess Rate. ENT: Lawrence Cohen, PO Box 6632, Villa Park, IL 60181. Info: (630) 834-CHSS (2477) please leave your call back number first; or E-mail lscohen60@yahoo.com & put PF 50th in the Subject line. NS, NC, W. JGP.

4SS, G/70, Monticello Gaming & Raceway, 2nd floor, 204 State Route 17B (Rt 17 to exit 104), Monticello 12701. $$G 1000. 3 sections: Open: $200-100, U2050/unr $120. U1800: $150-70, U1600 $100; unr limit $80. U1400: $120-60, U1200 $50, Unrated $30; unr limit $50. EF: $33 mailed by 4/5, $34 online at chesstour.com by 4/10, $36 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 4/10, $40 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site. FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED. GMs $30 from prize. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: if paid online, unrated $20, rated $30. By mail, phone or at site, unrated $30, rated $40. Cost of reduced dues borne by CCA. Reg. ends 9:30 am, rds. 10-1-3:30-6:30. Bye: all, limit 1, must commit before rd 2. Ent: Continental Chess Association, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. JGP.

4SS, G/60. Two Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600). Village Hall, 5635 S. New Berlin Rd., Hales Corners, WI (Milwaukee Area). EF: $35-Open, $25-Reserve, both $5 more after 4/9. Comp EF for USCF 2200+, contact TD for details. $$ Open (b/25)=1st-$325 (guaranteed), 2nd-$175 (guaranteed), A-$100, B & Below-$75; $$ Reserve (b/25)=1st-$100, 2nd-$75, D-$50, E & Below-$40. Reg.: 8:30-9:30, Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Ent: Payable to Southwest Chess Club, c/o Allen Becker, 6105 Thorncrest Drive, Greendale, WI 53129 (allenbecker@wi.rr.com). Questions to TD Gary Wright 414-226-5753.

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 4/10. 2 options: 2-Day, rds 12:30-5:30 pm each day; 1-day (rds 1-2 G/30), 10-11:15 am-12:30-5:30 pm Sun., merge rd 3. 2 byes max, commit by rd 2. Reg. ends 15 min. before game. Re-entry $20, counts half. Foreign unr. must enter Open. CCA Ratings may be used. EF $10 extra by phone! JGP.

4SS, G/60, Dean of Chess Academy, 1161 Route #202, Branchburg NJ 08876. EF: $38 if received by 4/06, $40 if via entryfeesrus.com, $48 at site. $$GTD: $300-200-150-150-100-100. Minimum of $75 guaranteed to top expert, class A, B C & D/ below. Not a class prize. No pooling or duplicates. None. Special.05 per point on all upsets. Reg.: 9 AM TO 10 AM 2007/04/13. Rds.: 10A-12:30P-2:30P-4:30P. One bye allowed in rounds 1-3. if requested at Reg. ENT: Ken Thomas 115 West Moore St, Hackettstown NJ 07840-2233 908-763-6468 entryfeesrus.com. INFO: acn@goes.com. DIR: East bound lane. Route #202. No chewing tobacco. 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.

5-SS, 40/90, G/1. Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 151 W. County Line Road (near Blair Mill Road), Hatboro 19040. $$950 Gtd. In one section: $400-200, U1900 $100, U1700 $100, U1500 $100, Upset Prize $50. EF: $30 if postmarked by 4/10, $35 at site, $5 less to Chaturanga CC members. Write checks to "Chaturanga Chess Club." Reg.: 7-7:20pm. Rds.: 7:30pm each Thursday. Bye: limit 1, any round, must request before Round 3 starts. Ent/Info: Jorge Amador, POB 387, Forest Grove PA 18922, (215) 794-8368, elcid@compuserve.com. NS, NC, W. WCL JGP.

5SS, G/90 with 30 sec increment, Dallas Chess Club, 212 S Cottonwood Dr #A, Richardson, TX 75080. Open to 1.} players rated 2200 and above or who have been rated 2200 on any crosstable on MSA or 2.} any Fide rated/titled player and 3.} a maximum of 6 who do not meet previous requirements and who sign up online. FIDE rated but uses USCF rules. Please do not mail entries after April 11. You may register on active.com until Jan 10th. EF: USCF +2400 $50, USCF 2200-2400 or fide rated over 2000 $90, Fide rated under 2000 is $125, U2200 $175 (limited to only six who register on active.com. 1st come 1st serve). Fide GMs Free. Online Registration (note that Active.com charges small fee.): www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1542315. TCA Memb. req'd: Regular $11, Jr/Student $8.50, No Magazine $5, Family $16. OSA. USCF Membership Required. $$b/20: 75% Guaranteed. $1500-750-250. U2400 $500. Reg. 3 day 4/18: 6:00-7:00 pm. Rds.: 7:20 pm, 1:30 pm -7:15 pm, 9:10 am - 2:45 pm. Reg. 2 day: 4/19 8:00 - 8:30 am, round 1 at 9 am then merge with 3 day 1 bye if requested before end of round 2. ENT: Dallas Chess Club, see address above. 214.632.9000. INFO: Barb Swafford, info@dallaschess.com www.swchess.com. NS NC FIDE. WCL JGP.

5SS, G/60. $2,250 in a one day, 5 Round tournament! The Catholic University of America, Caldwell Auditorium, 620 Michigan Avenue N.E., Washington, D.C. 20064. Prizes: $800-500-300 Top A, B/unr, C, D class and top U1200 all $130. (All prizes b/60 paid entries, min 4/class.) Rds.: 9:30-11:45-2:30-4:45-6:30. Reg. 8-9. Byes: Two 1/2 pt bye allowed, must commit at registration and are irrevocable. GM Free, $50 subtracted from prizes. EF: $45 if postmarked 4/8; $55 after, $5 discount with CUA/clergy ID. Mail EF to Catholic University Chess Club, 204 Pryzbala Center, 620 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20064! Online registration available at studentorg.cua.edu/chess, no online reg. accepted after 4/8. Question to 11Frame@cua.edu.

4SS, Rd. 1-3: G/45, Rd. 4: G/60. Main Place Mall - Upper Level, 390 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202. Food Court has several vendors available during Mall Operation. Open to the highest rating will qualify for pairings. EF: $50.00. No checks or credit cards onsite. $$GTD: $250-150.00. U1750 $80.00, GUARANTEED. Reg.: 8:15AM AND 9AM. $40.00 If postmarked no later than March 8, 2008. Rds.: RD1: 9:30AM, RD2:11:15AM, RD3:1PM AND FINALS, RD4:2:45PM G/60. One half byes available if directed to tournament director by the prior round. Chess gear & supplies available for purchase by Sophia Lynn. Ent: Archangel 8 Chess Academy. No phone entries. Email: arcangel8chess@yahoo.com. INFO: Mc Duffie - Chess Ambassador. Advanced entries greatly appreciated! Canadians Welcomed! NS NC W.

Exchange Bank, 444 Aviation Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. 4 round Swiss, G/2. In 3 Sections Open: $$GTD: $250-175. Reserve: Open to 1899 & under. $$GTD: $200-125. Booster: Open to 1499 & under. $$GTD: $150-100. Unr. must play in Open Section. ALL: EF: $35 advance until 4/15, $45 at site. Reg.: 04/19 8:30am - 9:30am. Rds.: Sat 10,3; Sun 10,3. ENT: Mike Goodall, 461 Peachstone Terrace, San Rafael, CA 94903-1327 (415) 491-1269. INFO: mike.goodall@comcast.net. No phone or e-mail entries. Bring equipment-none provided. NS NC W. WCL JGP.

5SS, 30/90, SD/1 (2-day Rd. 1 G/60). Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort, 1300 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL. $$15,000 b/220 pd., 60% Gtd. 6 Sections: Master/Expert: $1600+trophy-800-400-200, U2400 $900+trophy-500, U2200 $900+trophy-500-200. Class A: $1000+trophy-500-200-100. Class B: $1000+trophy-500-200-100. Class C: $1000+trophy-500-200-100. Class D: $800+trophy-400-200-100. U1200: $800+trophy-400-200-100, U1000 $300+trophy-100, U800 $200+trophy, trophies to top Brevard County scholastics players in K-3, K-5, K-8, K-12, book to plus score not winning other prize. All: Rated players may play up one class only. Unr. may play in Master or U1200. Unr. limited to $100 prize unless place prize in Master. Book prizes for 1st-3rd brilliancy and biggest upset rds 1-4, sponsored by Hollywood Kings. EF: $90, via mail or on-line by 4/18, $105 on-line by 4/23 or at site (no credit cards); $20 less if Unr./Under age 18. Re-entry $40 by round 3 (1/2 point Byes for earlier rounds). GM/IM free entry available on-line until 3/31, else $100 from prize. Special EF for Brevard County students in K-12 playing in U1200: $20 on-line, $25 at site (counts as 1/4 entry for based on prize fund). Reg: ends 1 hr. before 1st rd. Rds: Rd. 1 8pm Fri (2-day 10am Sat. at G/60), Rds. 2-5 Sat. 1-7, Sun. 9-3. Side events: Space Coast Open Blitz. 4-SS (2 games/Rd), G/5. Prizes: Cash prizes based on entries. EF $10. Rds Sat. 12:30-6:30, Sun. 8:30-2:30. (i.e., Blitz rounds are prior to rounds 2-5 of main tournament). Other events: see sco2008.eventbrite.com. HR: $99.99 single-quad, $119.99 Kids Suite, $199.99 loft. 800-206-2747 or 321-783-2271, Group Code SFS, reserve by 4/3. Ent: Space Coast Chess Foundation, c/o Harvey Lerman, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751 or sco2008.eventbrite.com. Info only: Peter Dyson 321-452-9863, peter200@modusoperandi.com. FIDE, W. WCL JGP.

McAdams Recreation Center, 3926 E. 16th St., Wichita, Kansas. 5 rounds, G/45 $2,000 Guaranteed. 1st $500, 2nd $350, 3rd $275, 4th $200, 5th $175, 6th $150, 7th $125, 8th $100, 9th $75, 10th $50. Rd. 1: - 9:00 am, Rd. 2: 10:45 a.m., Rd. 3: 12:30 p.m., Rd. 4: 2:15 p.m., Rd. 5: 4:45 p.m. USCF RATED. All Players must Pre-register. Entry Fee: $40 Youth $30. Mail Registration Fees to: I.W.C.C.I., P.O. Box 303, Wichita, KS 67203. Register Online at: www.iwccichess.com Info: 316-267-3368.

With the participation of GM Jesse Kraai. United World College, Montezuma, NM. 6 Sections. Professor: Above 1750 (U/age 21 above 1650) or UR. 1st 250 gtd, 2nd 150 gtd, U2000: 100 b/12. 3SS, G/100. EF $32, $27 U/21. Tutor: 1300-1800 or UR. 1st 150 gtd, 2nd 100 b/20, U1550: 50 b/20. 4SS, G/60. EF $22, $17 U/21. Sophomore: U1350 or UR. 1st 100 gtd, 2nd 70 b/20, U1150: 40 b/20. 4SS, G/60. EF $22, $17 U/21. Scholastic: U/age 19 and U1100 or UR. 4SS, G45. 1st 75 gtd, 2nd 45 b/20 + trophies. EF $12. Youth U17: U/age 17 and U900 or UR. 4SS, G/45. EF $8. Youth U14: U/age 14 and U700 or UR. 4SS, G/45. EF $8. Round 1 all sections 10 am. Late entries only by e-mail. More info. at www.nmsco.org/Schedule.html, or TD Andy Nowak, 505-310-0095, anowak@cybermesa.com.

4SS, G45. Hotel New Yorker, 8th Avenue & 34 Street, New York City, NY. 212-971-0101. EF: $15. Payment must be received by Wednesday, April 23rd at the latest $$G: $225-$150-$100, U2200 $75, U2000 $60, U1800 $50. Reg.: 11:15-11:45, Rds.: 12-1:45-3:45-5:30pm. Ent: Cks or MO payable to Pat Bowyer (be sure to specify "Grand Prix, Saturday"), c/o PAR Group, Inc. 119 N. Park Avenue, Suite 303, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Limit 70 players & positively NO door ents. April 26th Bughouse team tourney starting time: 8pm. 5 minute Swiss or roundrobin depending on # of entries. 2 players per team. EF: $5/player. Cash to top team, trophies to top 2. Info: pbowyer@bbowyer.org or (Pat Bowyer) 516.371.3717. PLEASE NOTE: Bring clocks and sets, none will be provided.

5SS, G/120. University of Maryland-College Park, Adele Stamp Student Union, Colony Ballroom is playing site. Recommended local hotel for overnight guests is The Clarion Inn, 8601 Baltimore Boulevard, College Park, MD 20740, Hotel Phone Number 301-474-2800, For Reservations Call 1-877-424-6423 No special Chess Rates. $3500 B/120 2 Sections. Open $600-400-300-200 (G), Top X, A $175 each. Amateur (U1800) $400-275-175 Top C, D, E, U1000 $150 each, Top Unrated $100. Both - Overall Top Upset $100. Top Maryland Resident in Open and Amateur Sections is 2008 Maryland State Champ and 2008 Maryland Amateur Champ. ALL: Reg Saturday 8:30-9:45AM. Rds.: Sat 10AM exactly, 230PM and 7:00P, Sunday 11:30A and 4:00P. EF: $50 if rec'd in mail by 4/19, $60 at site. $30 re-entry allowed from Rd 1 into Rd 2 with 1/2 pt bye. $5 discount to U of Md students with ID. Ent: Make checks to "MCA" and mail to Michael Atkins, PO Box 6139, Alexandria, VA 22306. No Telephone or Internet entries. Info: matkins2@cox.net. Advance entries: members.cox.net/tournaments/mdopen.htm NS, NC, W, FIDE. WCL JGP.

5SS, G/120. DAYS INN, 3660 So. Lindbergh Blvd., Sunset Hills, MO 63127 $$ Guaranteed $300 first place. $$ based on 60: $150 each X,A,B,C,D,E,U1000, Unrated. EF: $40 if received by 4/21. $50 at site. K-12 may enter at half fee but are eligible for only half of class prize. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.: 10 - 2:30 - 7; 9:30 - 2 MCA membership required for MO residents, available at site from $5. HR: $50 if reserved by 3/25. Increased thereafter. 314 965 9733; mention chess. Adv. Ent/Info: Missouri Chess Association, 449 W. Jefferson Ave, Apt B, St. Louis, Mo 63122 314 822 5334. WCL JGP.

Aiken County Chess Club 4SS, G/120, Hotel Aiken, 235 Richland Ave.. W.Aiken. SC 29801. EF: $55 if rec'd by 4/22, $60 at site, $30 re-entry (Half pt. bye Rd.1). Free entry to Masters and above ($60 deducted from any winnings) If possible, please contact us if you plan to attend. USCF and SCCA memberships req'd, OSA. $$1750/35: ($1000 Gtd.). $500-300-150. U2000 $125-75, U1600 $125-75, U1200 $125-75. Reg.: Sat. 8:00-9:45am. Rds.: Sat. 10:00, 2:30; Sun. 9:00, 1:30. Half pt. Byes: avail. all rds. must commit before Rd. 2 for Rd. 4 (irrevocable). ENT: ACCC, c/o Bill Taylor, 918 Seminole Ave. Aiken SC, 29801. INFO: wtaylor424@bellsouth.net. HR: Hotel Aiken, 5% discount on all rooms, mention Aiken Chess Club 803-648-4265, toll free 1-877-817-6690 www.hotelaiken.com. www.aikenchess.org. WCL JGP.

5-SS, G/40. Los Angeles Chess Club, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, CA 90025, 2nd floor (4 blocks West of 405 Fwy). $$1500 b/50, 80% of each prize guaranteed. In two sections: Open: $400-200-50, U2200 125, U2000 125. Reserve (U1800) $$200-100, U1600 $125, Under 1400/unrated $100, U1200 $75. EF: $47 if received by 4/26, $55 at site. SCCF memb. ($18, under 18 $10) req. for rated S. CA residents. No checks or credit cards at site. Half point byes: limit 1, must be req. w/entry. Reg.: 9-9:45 a.m. Rds.: 10-11:30-1:30-3:15-4:45. 2 Free Parking lots on the SW corner of Santa Monica & Purdue, or in the building basement ($3). Inf: admin@westernchess.com. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Place #1, Los Angeles, CA 90038. On-line entry: www.westernchess.com. State Championship Qualifier.

4SS, G/60, Kennedy Senior Center, 117 E. Central St., Natick, MA 01760. $$1700 guaranteed. In four sections: Open: $300-$150, Under 2150 $125. Under 2000: $250-$125, Under 1850 $100. Under 1700: $200-$100, Under 1550 $75. Under 1400: $150-$75, Under 1200 $50. Unrated may play in any section but can't win 1st except in the Open section. EF: $39 postmarked by 4/22 or online at www.masschess.org by 4/25; $45 at site. Discounts: $15 off to unrated, $10 off to seniors (65+) or additional family member (1st pays full EF). Limit one discount per player. MACA membership required ($12 adult/$6 under 18); OSA. Reg.: 8:30-9:30 AM. Rds.: 10-1-3:15-5:30. Byes: limit 1, must request with entry. Ent: payable to MACA, mail to Ken Ballou, 27 Fenway Drive, Framingham, MA, 01701-4012 or online (PayPal) at www.masschess.org. NS. NC. W.

4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 West 10 St, bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: 212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club membs $25, GMs free ($20 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$560 b/32 paid entries (may be limited to 1st 36 to enter), top 2 Gtd: $$ 200-110-50, Top U2200/unr $105, U2000 $95. Limit 2 byes (1 bye for U2000), commit by 8:15. Reentry $15. CCA ratings may be used. Class pairings OK rd. 4. Reg ends 10 min before game. Rds 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible!

5-SS. 3 Sections: OPEN, U1700, U1300. 70% Guaranteed. 2-Day & 3-Day schedules available for OPEN and U1700 sections. Only 2-Day available for U1300. OPEN & U1700 merge after RD 2. Held at McCamly Plaza Hotel, 50 Capital Avenue SW, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (See Lodging below). SPECIAL EVENTS: Sat, 10pm Blitz Tournament, EF: $10 (90% payout). Sun, 9am IM or GM Lecture ($5). STRICT RULE ENFORCEMENT: Cell Phones and Headphones: Rules will be posted at tournament site! Chief TD: Senior TD Ed Mandell. EF by 4/1: OPEN-$70 (IM's, GM's Free; $70 deducted from winnings), U1700-$60, U1300-$50. By 4/25: $80-$70-$60. After 4/25 or on-site: $90-$80-$70. USCF and a State membership required; can be purchased on site. Up to TWO 1/2-pt. byes available; must request prior to RD 3. TL: 3-Day OPEN & U1700: Rd 1, G-2hrs; Rds 2-5, 40/2, SD1. 2-Day OPEN & U1700: Rds 1-2, G-90; Rds 3-5, 40/2, SD1. 2-Day U1300 (only): G-90. REG.: 3-Day, Fri, 5:00-6:29pm. 2-Day, Sat, 8:30-9:59am. RDS.: 3-Day OPEN & U1700: Fri, 7pm; Sat, 11, 6; Sun, 10, 4:30. 2-Day OPEN & U1700: Sat, 10:30, 2, 6; Sun, 10, 4:30. 2-Day U1300 Only: Sat, 10:30, 2, 6; Sun, 11, 3. $$: $6,000 Prize Fund (b/130, 70% guaranteed): OPEN ($3,400): 1st -2nd-3rd $1000-$600-$350-Top U2200 $325-Top U2000 $250-Top U1900 $200-Top U1800 $200-Top 1700/UNR $200 (UNR elig. only for OPEN or U1700 prize). U1700 ($1,500): 1st-2nd-3rd $400-$300-$200-Top U1600 $175-Top U1500 $150-Top U1400 $150-Top U1300/UNR $125 (UNR elig. only for Top or U1300 prize). U1300 ($1,100): 1st-2nd-3rd $300-$250-$175-Top U1200 $150-Top U1100 $125-Top U1000/UNR $100 (UNR elig. only for Top or U1000 prize). Lodging: For reservations, go online at www.mccamlyplaza.com or call toll-free: 1-888-622-2659; ask for Great Lakes Open chess rate ($79/night if booked by April 25th). Covered lot parking is $4 for overnight (unlimited in and out privileges), free in nearby areas on weekends. Info & Ent: Stan Beckwith, 84 Bond St., Battle Creek, MI 49017-1907; (269) 964-2927. WCL JGP.

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

First Philadelphia Charter School for Literacy, 4300 Tacony Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124. In 8 sections: Primary, Elementary U/700, Elementary Championship, Middle School U/900, Middle School Championship, High School U/1100, High School Championship, Adult Open. Schedule: Primary & Elementary Sections: 5SS G/30 10:00-11:15-1:00-2:15-3:30; Middle School Sections: 5SS G/45 10:00-12:00-1:40-3:20-5:00; High School Sections and Adult Open: 4SS G/60 10:00-12:30-2:30-4:30. EF for scholastic sections: $25 online by 4/26; $40 on-site till 9:00. $5 extra for Adult Open. Prizes: Over 100 trophies and other prizes for scholastic players; $300 Gtd. Open prizes $200-$100, top U/2000 $100, top U/1600 $100, 6GPP. Free game analysis for scholastic players by 2 national masters and current Pennsylvania champion, IM Bryan Smith. See www.silverknightschess.com to register or for more information.

5SS, 30/85, SD/30 (1st 3 rounds), 40/2, SD/1 (last 2 rounds). Sierra Vista Rec Center, 311 N Rural Drive, Monterey Park, CA 91755. $1100 guaranteed: $300-200, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100, U1400, U1200 each $75, Unrated $50. EF: $30 if rec'd by 5/1, $40 at door. Special option for HS/below: $10, 5 trophies only. SCCF membership req'd of So. Californians: $18, $10 jrs. Reg.: 9-9:40 am, Rds.: 10-2-6, 10-4. Info: Randy Hough (626) 282-7412, randallhough@yahoo.com. Ent: SCCF, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754. State Championship Qualifier. WCL JGP.

Oglesby, Illinois. This is a MCA qualifier event for future Round Robin Invitational. Warm up for the Chicago Open. Do not miss this event! Great chess with lots of extras and surprises! And you just might earn a FIDE rating too! The prize fund will be increased if we exceed the number of players required!! 5-SS Open Tournament G/90 + 30 Sec Incremental (addback, not delay) Accelerated pairings will be used. Illinois Valley Community College, 815 North Orlando Smith Avenue, Oglesby, IL. Directions: Located where Interstate 80 meets Interstate 39 in the LaSalle/Peru/Oglesby area. Here is a link to help: www.ivcc.edu/directions/. $100 appearance fee+free hotel room (for 2 people-organizer has the right to decide who will room together)+free entry to GMs and IMs who commit in writing or email by 4/1/08. Appearance will be paid when player shows up at the site. Free entry to FMs who commit in writing or by email by 4/1/08. $25 will be deducted from any prize. Normal entry applies to GM, IM and FM after 4/1/08. EF: $55 by 4/1/08, $65 at the door. $20 less for FIDE rated players $$2200 (b/45 players, FIDE players count as 1/2) 1st $500 (Guaranteed), 2nd $300, 3rd $200, U2000 1st $200, 2nd $150, U1800 1st $200, 2nd $150, U1600 $200, 2nd $125, U1400/Unrated $75, Special Prizes: Biggest Upset $50 & Best Game $50. Free Entry will be given to participant who travels the furthest! Reg.: 9-9:30am Rds.: 10-3:00-7:30, Sun 11-3:30. Ent/Info: Christopher Baumgartner, 9985 Linda Ln., Des Plaines, IL 60016, email: mcafide@yahoo.com or mcafidetournaments.blogspot.com I am working to secure lower hotel rates with area hotels but have not finalized this yet. Contact me for details. Phone (after 7pm) 847-609-2987. FIDE. WCL JGP.

5SS, G/30, Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Ln., off Exit #12, I-287, Somerset NJ 08873. EF: $39 if received by 3/12, $41 if online (entryfeesrus.com), $50 at site. $$GTD: $400-250-200-160-140-130-120-100. Minimum guarantee of $75, to top Expert, A, B C/ below, Top only - No duplicates, No pooling. Trophy to AAHSNJ State Champ. Special $0. 05 per point on all upsets. Rds.: 10am, then ASAP, Lunch break after round #2. Two byes allowed (rounds 1-4) if requested with EF. ENT: Ken Thomas, 115 West Moore Street, Hackettstown NJ 07840. INFO: Ken, 908-763-6468 acn@goes.com. No chewing tobacco. NS NC W.

3-Round Swiss System Game / 90. Virginia Heights Baptist Church, corner of Grandin Rd. and Memorial Ave. SW, Roanoke, Va. 24038. GUARANTEED PRIZES: Top Section: $125-$100-$75. Additional Sections: If Octagonals, Each is guaranteed $125-$100, If Hexagonals, Each is guaranteed $100-$75, If Quads, Each is guaranteed $100. ENTRY FEE: If received by May 9, $30.00. At site, $40.00. REGISTRATION: 6-9 pm on 5/9; 8-9:30 am on 5/10. ROUNDS: 10-2-6. BYES: One only per tournament; must request before 1st round begins. ADVANCE ENTRIES: Roanoke Valley Chess Club, P.O. Box 14143, Roanoke, Va. 24038. PHONE: (540) 588-7519. E-MAIL: info@roanokechess.com WEB PAGE: roanokechess.com. NS. NC.

NOTE NEW VENUE Atlanta Chess Center, 3155A Ponce de Leon Avenue, Scottdale, GA 30079. 5-SS. G/150 (2 day schedule rd.1 G/90) $5,175 b/100 max full paid entries, 70%Gtd. 3 Sections: Championship (open to players rated over 1999 or under age 19 rated over 1799): $750-450-300-225; U2200: $350-200-125; U2000: $350-200-125; U1800: $300-175-100; U1600/Unrated: $300-175-100; U1400: $250-150-100; U1200: $225-125; Unr: $75. Unr. may win Unr. prize only. Trophy to top Georgia resident each section. EF: $30 to Unr. All others: $49 if money received by 5/14. $60 later or at site. Re-entry: $30. No re-entry in Championship Section. Players rated over 1999 any time since 5/1/07 may play Championship Section. Cash or check only. Make checks payable to: GCA. GCA membership required for Georgia residents. 1/2 pt. bye any round, limit 2. Must commit in advance. No changes. Reg.: 6-7 pm on 5/16 or 8:30-9:30 am on 5/17. Rds.: 7:30; 2-7:30; 10-4. 2 day schedule: rd.1 at 10 on 5/5, then schedules merge. GCA meeting at 3 on 5/18. Enter: GCA, PO Box 1611, Decatur, GA 30031-1611. Info: Scott Parker, 770-939-5030, president@georgiachess.org WCL JGP.

5 SS, 30/90, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60), Grand Summit Resort, 89 Grand Summit Way, 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). $$G 2000. In 3 sections. Open: $300-150-100, top Under 2100/Unr $160-80. Under 1900: $250-120-70, top Under 1700 $160-80. Under 1500: $200-100-50, top Under 1300 $120-60. Unrated may not win over $80 in U1500 or $150 in U1900; balance goes to next player(s) in line. EF: 3-day $58, 2-day $57 mailed by 5/9, all $60 online at chesstour.com by 5/14, $65 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 5/14 (entry only, no questions), $70 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED. All sections: Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, unrated $20, rated $30. If mailed, phoned or paid at site, unrated $30, rated $40. Cost of reduced dues borne by CCA. Re-entry $40, not available in Open section. GMs free; $40 deducted from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 10-4, Sun 9-2:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 9:30 am, rds. Sat 10-1-4, Sun 9-2:15. Half point byes OK all, limit 2; must commit before rd 2 or not have plus score. HR: $82-89, 800-261-9442, 802-464-6600, reserve by 5/2 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com. $10 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

Boy's & Girl's Club, 2400 N. Opportunity Dr., Wichita, Kansas. 5 rounds, G/45 $2,000 Guaranteed. 1st $500, 2nd $350, 3rd $275, 4th $200, 5th $175, 6th $150, 7th $125, 8th $100, 9th $75, 10th $50. Rd. 1: - 9:00 am, Rd. 2: 10:45 a.m., Rd. 3: 12:30 p.m., Rd. 4: 2:15 p.m., Rd. 5: 4:45 p.m. USCF RATED. All Players must Pre-register. Entry Fee: $40 Youth $30. Mail Registration Fees to: I.W.C.C.I., P.O. Box 303, Wichita, KS 67203. Register Online at: www.iwccichess.com Info: 316-682-2258.

5SS, Rds 1-3 G/90; Rds 4-5 G/120, St Agnes Medical Center, West Wing, Education Room B, 1303 E Herndon Ave, Fresno CA 93710. EF: $35 if rec'd by May 15; $40 at the door. Entry fee returned after Rd 5 GM IM SM & FM. $$GTD: $400-200-100-100. Trophies 1st overall and Classes A B C D, Under 1200 & Unrated. Accelerated pairings rd 1-2. 1/2 bye point any round. Must be requested before Rd 2. ENT: Fresno Chess Club c/o Vaness French, 4085 N Peach Ave Apt 166, Fresno, CA 93727-8415. INFO: Vaness French 559-292-1468 & frenchchessman@sbcglobal.net until 5/15; Allan Fifield 559-967-3379 & sequoiachess@sbcglobal.net after 05/15. DIR: Email for site directions. OTHER: Non-rated beginners section. Excellent Full Service Cafeteria On Site. NS NC W. WCL JGP.

4-SS, U.S. Chess Center, 1501 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20005, 202/857-4922. Free parking at site. Players may play only in their own section (May ratings used) except K-12 may play up one section. All: Reg: 10 - 11. Irrevocable byes only if requested before play begins. Master/Expert - Class D Sections TC: 30/90, SD/1, Rds. 11:30 - 5, 11 - 4:30. Trophies to top 4 school teams (top 4 players make a team) Master/Expert prizes guaranteed. Class prizes b/16 per section. EF: $42 if mailed by 5/9, $50 at site. Sections: Master/Expert: $$G 400 - 225 - 125; Class A: $$300 - 200 - 100; Class B: $$300 - 200 - 100; Class C: $$300 - 200 - 100, Class D: $300 - 200 - 100 Classes E - G/Under: TC: G/45. Rds. 11:15 - 1 - 3 - 5. Trophy prizes. EF: $15 if mailed by 5/9, $20 at site. Unrated EF: $20 but ineligible for cash prizes. Unrateds may use unpublished ratings at organizer's discretion. Ent: US Chess Center. Mail to address above. www.chessctr.org. Master/Expert thru Class D: WCL JGP.

Ridgewood United Methodist Church, 100 Dayton Street, Ridgewood NJ 07450. In 5 Sections Open: 5SS, G/90, EF: $49 mailed by 5/10/2008, $59 at site. Mail to Lawrence Constance 384 West Hudson Avenue Englwood, NJ 07631. Checks payable to Dumont Chess Mates. No checks onsite. $$GTD: $200-150-150-100-100-100. Class Prize for Experts, A, B, C, D & below: $55 Top Senior: $100, Top Senior U1800: $75. Deadline for advanced entry 5/10-08. No Byes Last Round, must be requested at registration or included with mailed entry. Scholastic K-4: 5SS, G/30, EF: $39 mailed by 5/10/08, $49 onsite. No checks on site. Prizes: Trophy to top 3 in each section, medal to rest. Scholastic 5-8: 5SS, G/30, EF: $39 mailed by 5/10/08, $49 onsite. No checks on site. Prizes: Trophy to top 3 in each section, medal to rest. May be combined with 9-12 based on entries. Scholastic 9-12: 5SS, G/30, EF: $39 mailed by 5/10/08, $49 onsite. No checks on site. Prizes: Trophy to top 3 in each section, medal to rest. May be combined with 5-8 depending on entries. Scholastic Masters (rating 1000+): 5SS, G/30, EF: $39 mailed by 5/10/08, $49 onsite. No checks on site. Prizes: Trophy to top 3 in each section, medal to rest. Deadline for advanced entry 5/10-08. ENT: Lawrence Constance 384 West Hudson Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631 Checks Payable to Dumont Chess Mates. INFO: Lawrence Constance, 201-568-1506 lacon1963@yahoo.com. DIR: Call Lawrence Constance, 201-568-1506. Email: lacon1963@yahoo.com. www.dumontchessmates.com; www.njscf.org. NS NC W. WCL JGP.

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.

7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/75; 2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/45). Under 1000, Under 700 and Unrated sections play separate 2-day schedule only, G/45. Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling IL 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 east to Lake Cook Rd to US-45 south.) Free parking. $100,000 guaranteed prize fund. Free analysis of your games by IM John Donaldson. In 10 sections (unrated eligible only for Open, U2300 or Unrated, except Unrated age 13/below may enter Under 1000, Unrated age 10/below may enter Under 700). Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-400-400, clear winner bonus $300, top Under 2500/Unr $2000-1000. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 5/26 10:30 pm (white 7 minutes, black 5 minutes & gets draw odds) for title & bonus prize. FIDE rated. Under 2300, Under 2100, Under 1900, Under 1700, Under 1500: each $5000-3000-1500-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300. U2300 Section is FIDE rated. Under 1300: $3000-1500-1000- 800-600-500-400-300-300-300. Under 1000: $300-200-100, trophies to top 10. Unrated allowed only if age 13 or below. Under 700: Trophies to top 10. Unrated allowed only if age 10 or below. Unrated: $300-200-100, trophies to top 10. College team trophy: Based on 4 best scores from a school regardless of section; must have at least 4 players to be eligible. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 5/08 list may not win over $1500 U1300, $2000 U1500, or $2500 U1700. Games rated too late for 5/08 list not counted. 2) Players who were rated more than 30 points over section maximum on any list 5/07-4/08 have a prize limit of $1500. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mailed EF: 4-day $219, 3-day $218, 2-day $217 mailed by 5/14; all $250 at site. Mailed EF $5 less to ICA members. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online EF at chesstour.com: $220 by 5/20, $250 after 5/20 until 2 hours before rd 1. Phone EF at 406-896-2038: $225 by 5/20 (entry only, no questions). No phone entry after 5/20. GMs free; $150 deducted from prize. WGMs $100; another $100 deducted from prize. EF $70 less to all in Under 1300 Section and to seniors over 65 in Under 1500 & above sections. Under 1000, Under 700, or Unrated section EF: $24 if mailed by 5/14, all $25 online at chesstour.com by 5/20, $30 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 5/20 (entry only, no questions), $40 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. Re-entry: $100, not available in Open Section. $10 service charge for refunds. Re-entry $100; not available in Open Section. $20 fee for switching section after 5/20. 4-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, Rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 7, Sun 12 & 7, Mon 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11 am, Rds. Sat 12, 3:30 & 7, Sun 12 & 7, Mon 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule (U1300 & up): Reg. ends Sun 9 am, Rds. Sun 10-12:30-2:30-4:30-7, Mon 10 & 4:30. Above schedules merge & compete for same prizes. 2-day schedule (Under 1000, Under 700, Unrated sections): Reg. ends Sun 9 am, Rds. Sun 10-12:30-2:30-4:30, Mon. 10-12:30-2:30. Byes: all, limit 3; Open must commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 4. Hotel rates: $90-90-90-90, 800-223-3000, 847-777-6500. Reserve by 5/9 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: Usually 100 points added to FIDE, 100 to FQE, 200/more to most other foreign, no pts added to CFC or Jamaica. Most foreign ratings other than CFC, FQE or Jamaica not accepted for U2000 or below. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US player ratings: May list used; FIDE ratings not used. June list may be used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: 1) In round 3 or after, players with scores of 80% or more in U1300/up and their opponents may not use unauthorized headphones, earphones, cellphones, or hearing aids, or go to a different floor of the building, without Director permission. They must also submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director; refusal to be searched is grounds for expulsion from the tournament, with no refund. 2) Writing move before playing it is allowed, unless you are using an electronic scoresheet. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com. Invitation requests: go@chess.us. You may request "lowest possible section" if May rating unknown. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

8SS, G/90 + 30 seconds (or delay). Quality Inn, 2515 W. 6th Ave (Hwy-51) Stillwater, OK. 1-405-372-0800. HR: 60-60-60-60. EF: $50 if postmarked and paid before May 18, $60 at door. Free EF for FIDE titled players. OCF req $10. Reg.: Fri: Noon-2pm. Rds.: Fri 2:30-7pm, Sat: 10am-3pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, Weekend Rounds: Sat-Sun: 10am-3pm, Mon: 9am-1:30pm. $$G 5,150 will not be lowered. $$G: $700, $600, $500, $400, $300, $200. $$G 600 each class A-D & below. UNR compete for top prizes or $50. 2 half pt byes rds 1-6. Free Parking. Ent: Frank K. Berry 402 S. Willis St, Stillwater, OK 74074. fkimberry@aol.com NC. CMV, W, LS, USCF, FIDE. WCL JGP.

7SS, DFW Marriott Airport South, 4151 Centreport Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76155. United States $$8350 b/175, full entries, 2 Sections and scholastic side events: $4,175 Gtd. Championship (Open to players with USCF or Fide ratings of 2000 or greater and last year's Amateur Champion. This section is Fide rated but uses USCF rules.) Rds 1-3 G/90 with 30 sec increment, rds 4-7 G/120 with 30 sec increment: $$1000-500-250, U2400 $300, X $800-400. Amateur: U2000 & unrated. Rds 1-7 30/90 Sd/1, rd 1 of 3 day is G/120 (deduct 5 min. for delay). $$800-400-200. B $$600-300-150, C 500-250-125, U1400 $500-250-125, U1200 $400, U1000 $300 Unrated $200. Both: TCA membership required. Other States Accepted. EF: $69 if received by 5/17, $80 at site. $60 Junior(U19) if received by 5/17 else $72 (juniors count as 90% toward base), Senior(over 65)/Handicapped/ additional family participant $40 if receive by 5/17 else $55 (Senior/Handicap/ Additional family particpant counts 60% toward base). Add $5 for CC phone entries; pre-reg requires pre-paymt. After 5/21/08 all registration and changes on site only; all changes including withdrawals, $10 after 5/20/08. 4 day: Reg Friday 5/23, 6:15pm-7:15. Rds Fri: 7:45, Sat: 2:30pm-8:00, Sun: 10am-4:00, Mon: 9am-2:30. 3 day: Reg Sat 5/24 9-9:30 am, Rd 1 at 10 am then merge with 4 day. Foreign Unrated must play in Championship section. Registrations that do not indicate 4 or 3 day schedule will be put in the 3 day. HR: $85/85/85/85. 800-228-9290 reserve by 5/1 and ask for Tx State and Amateur rate. Up to two 1/2 pt byes available if requested before rd 2, but byes for both rd 6 AND 7 is not permitted. K-12 Scholastic on Saturday, 5/24. 5-SS, Rds 1-3 G/30, rds 4-5 G/45, EF: $26 by 5/17, $39 after; CC phone entries add $5. Pre-reg. requires pre-paymt. After 5/21/08 all registration and changes on site only; all changes $10 after 5/20/08. No refunds after 5/21/08, $10 handling fee for refunds before 5/21/08. Entries do not count toward base in Championship and Amateur. Registration 8:15-8:45 am, Rd 1 at 9:30 am, rest ASAP with small lunch break. Sections: K-12 Championship and K-12 U750. Prizes: Trophies to Top 12 individuals, 5 teams in each section. K-12 U750 also top 3 unrateds. Medals to plus scores who do not win a trophy. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: Barb Swafford, 214-632-9000, info@dallaschess.com www.swchess.com NS. NC. W. FIDE. WCL JGP.

6-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day schedule rds 1-3 G/60, then merges). LAX Hilton, 5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045. $$10,000 b/200, 60% of each prize guaranteed. In four sections: Open: $$T+1800-750-400-300-200, U2400 400, U2200 700-300-200. Premier (under 2000): $$750-300-200-100. Amateur (Under 1800): $$750-300-200-100. Reserve (Under 1600/unrated): $$750-300-200-100. U1400 400-200, U1200 150, Unr 150. (Unrated may win Unrated prize only.) Best game prize $25, all sections eligible. All: half-point byes available, limit 2, rds 5-6 must be requested with entry & cannot be revoked. SCCF membership req. ($18, jr. $10), OSA. No checks or credit cards at door Reg.: 3-day 9-10 a.m. 5-24, 2-day 8:30-9:30 a.m. 5-25. Rds.: 3-day: 10:30-5 Sat-Sun, 10-4:30 Mon. 2-day: 10-12:15-2:30 Sun., then merges. EF: $83 if received by 5-23, $95 door, U1400/unrated $67 by 5-23, $80 door. On-line entry: www.westernchess.com. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Pl. #1, Los Angeles CA 90038. HR: $109 (310) 410-4000, mention chess. Parking $10/day. Inf: admin@westernchess.com. NS, W, F. State Championship Qualifier. WCL JGP.

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 5/22. 2 options: 2-Day, rds 12:30-5:30 pm each day; 1-day (rds 1-2 G/30), 10-11:15 am-12:30-5:30 pm Sun., merge rd 3. 2 byes max, commit by rd 2. Reg. ends 15 min. before game. Re-entry $20, counts half. Foreign unr. must enter Open. CCA Ratings may be used. EF $10 extra by phone! WCL JGP.

40/2, SD 1. Redmond Marriott Hotel, 7401 164th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052. Rds.: Sat. & Sun. 10-5, Mon. 9-3:30. Guaranteed Prize fund $8,000. OPEN: $1000-600-400-300-200. PREMIER: $400-300-250-200-150. RESERVE: $350-250-200-150-100. BOOSTER: $300-150-100- 100-100. U2150: $400-250-150-100. U1850: $250-150-100-100. U1550: $200-100-100-100. U1100: $120-80-120(*)-80(*). *prizes for unrated players. Details on Nwchess.com.

5-SS, rd.1 G/30, rd.2 G/60, Rds.3, 4, 5 G/75. Grace Lutheran Church, 811 E. Clark Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN. EF: $25 by 5/29, $30 at site. $$ (1160, top 2 G, class prizes b/6 entries per class, else proportional): $200-120, X, A, B, C, D, E/below, Unr. each $120. Reg.: 8:00-8:45am. Rds.: 9:00-10:00-12:30-3:00-5:30. Ent: Rutherford County Chess Club, P.O. Box 1593, Murfreesboro, TN 37133. rccc.us/ (with map to site), rccc@comcast.net 615-895-7989 NS. NC. W.

6SS, G/10. Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89015. $$b/100 7,000 ($$Gtd 4,500). 2000-1000-700, U2300 600, U2100 550, U1900 500, U1700 450, U1500 400, U1300 350, U1100 300, unrated 150. EF: $69 by 5/15, $79 by 6/4, $90 on site. Late Registration: 12-12:30 p.m. Rds.: 1-1:30-2-2:30-3-3:30. Higher of regular or quick rating used. Bring clocks. 1/2 point bye available in any round (limit 4), must be requested with entry. HR: $82 ($92 Fri/Sat) single or double. 1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734-5110. ENT: Las Vegas International Chess Festival, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or www.VegasChessFestival.com. NS NC W.

7 double-round SS, Game/5. Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89015. $$b/100 4,000 ($$Gtd 2,500). In two sections. Open: 900-500-300, 200 each U2300, U2100, U1900, unrated. Amateur (rated below 1800): 500-300-200, 100 each U1700, U1500, U1300, U1100, unrated. EF $49 by 5/19, $59 by 6/4, $60 at site. Register 4-6:30 p.m. Rd 1 at 7 p.m. Byes available in first 4 rounds for late entrants. Highest of current USCF, FIDE, or Quick rating used. Bring clocks. HR: $82 ($92 Fri/Sat) single or double. 1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734-5110. ENT: Las Vegas International Chess Festival, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or www.VegasChessFestival.com. NS NC W.

4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 West 10 St, bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: 212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club membs $25, GMs free ($20 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$560 b/32 paid entries (may be limited to 1st 36 to enter), top 2 Gtd: $$ 200-110-50, Top U2200/unr $105, U2000 $95. Limit 2 byes (1 bye for U2000), commit by 8:15. Reentry $15. CCA ratings may be used. Class pairings OK rd. 4. Reg ends 10 min before game. Rds 7-8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible!

6-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2 day option rds 1-3 and unrated all rds G/60). Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109. $100,000 Prize Fund based on 850 paid entries ($70,000 guaranteed). Championship. $$: 8000-4000-2000-1000-600-400-400- 400-400-400-200-200-200-200-200, under 2500 2000, under 2400 1600, under 2300 1200. $2,000 EXTRA for perfect score. The winner of the Championship section also receives a replica of the Edmondson Cup. Under 2200. $$: 5000-2500-1300-600-350-250-250-250-250-250-100-100-100-100-100. Under 2000. $$: 5000-2500-1300-600-350-250-250-250-250- 250-100-100-100-100-100. Under 1800. $$: 5000-2500-1300-600-350-250-250-250-250-250-100-100-100-100-100. Under 1600. $$: 5000-2500- 1300-600-350-250-250-250 -250-250-100-100-100-100-100. Under 1400. $$: 2500-1500-1000-500-250-150-150-150-150-150-100-100-100-100-100. Under 1200. $$: 1500-1000-500-250-150-100-100-100-100- 100-100-100-100-100-100, Unrated: 500-300-200-100-100. Plus score bonus ($16,000) in addition to any other prizes, every player who finishes with 3-1/2 points or better wins a $50 gift certificate. Plus score certificates will be given on site only. EF (top sections): $129 by 1/15, $169 by 5/19, $199 by 6/4 $220 on site. $80 more for players rated under 2100 in the Championship Section. Add $2 for 2-day option. $35 off advance entry fee only for Juniors under 20 or Seniors over 65. EF (unrated): $99 by 6/4, $120 on site (counts as 1/2 paid entry). This is an open tournament - you may play in any section at or above your rating level; unrated players may play only in Championship or Unrated Section. CCA minimum ratings or other ratings may be used if higher than USCF June Supplement. Reg: 6-11 p.m. Thursday, 8-9:30 a.m. Friday. Rds: 11-6, 11-6, 10-5. 2-day schedule: Reg: 8-9 a.m. Saturday. Rds: 10-12:30-3 and merge with 3-day in round 4. Unrated: 10-12:30-3, 10-12:30-3. Half point byes available in any round, but round 5 or 6 byes must be requested before the start of round 2. Add 50 cents to advance EF for 1st round 1/2 point bye only. Chess sets and boards provided for tournament play only, not for skittles. Please bring chess clocks! The LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL features the National Open, the U.S Game/10 Championship and the Susan Polgar World Chess Championship for Girls and World Chess Challenge for Boys. Many free extras and surprises! Free parking. Free raffle with great prizes. Free lectures by GM Susan Polgar and others. Free analysis of your games by GM Arthur Bisguier. USCF rated Blitz tournament Thursday evening. Susan Polgar International Chess Camp all day Thursday. GM Gata Kamsky Simul Thursday. Scholastic Tournament Friday. LOW room rates! HR: $82 single or double ($92 Friday and Saturday nights). 1-800-634-6753 or (702) 734-5110. Don't be shut out; make your reservations early and be sure to ask for the chess rates; the Riviera sells out most weekends. Cutoff for special hotel rate is May 19th. Rates may be as high as $175 a night after May 19th. RESERVE NOW! Credit card or one night room deposit will be required to hold reservation, may be canceled 48 hours in advance for nominal fee. Tournament Registration: National Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0125, on line at www.VegasChessFestival.com or by fax at (702) 933-9112. NS. W. FIDE. WCL JGP.

A State Championship Event. 5SS, G/105. Location: A Family Adventure, 630 Barret Avenue, (between E. Broad & Baxter Avenue), Louisville, Ky 40204. EF: $35 if received by 6/2; $45 after/on-site. USCF scholastic/youth members (including unrateds) may enter any section and play for "Trophy Only" for $20 advance, $30 after/on-site. KCA membership required ($8 regular, $4 junior/senior, $15 family); OSA. Reg.: 8:00-9:15. Rds.: Sat. 9:30, 2, 6:30; Sun. 9, 2:30. One 1/2-point bye allowed for any round except 5th, must be declared before play begins. Prizes: $4700 total; $3350 Gtd. (Open 1st-4th gtd., others 50% minimum gtd.) Open Section - 1st $1,000, 2nd $500, 3rd $ 300, 4th $200; Class A, $250, $150; Class B & below $250, $150; Unrated $50. Amateur Section (U-1600) - 1st $500, $300, $200, Class D $200, $100; Class E $200, $100; Unrated $50. Novice Section (U-1000) 1st $150; Unrated $50. Trophies to 1st in all Sections, top unrated; top five overall U-1000; Top U-800, U-600, U-400. Unrateds (other than scholastic/youth) must play in Amateur or Open Section (only eligible for unrated prize in Amateur Section). Entries and Info: Rodney Vaughn, 160B Riegel Ln., Paducah, KY 42001, (618) 713-0269, rodney.vaughn@gmail.com. Email entries accepted only with complete info. NS, NC, W. Entry form, directions & map available online at www.kychess.org. WCL JGP.

UCONN Castleman Bldg., Room 204, 261 Glenbrook Rd., Storrs, CT 06269. 4-SS, G/60. EF: $35, $45 at site. $$ 350-200 both gtd., Top U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400 $100 each b/30. Prizes increased as entries allow. Reg.: 9-9:45 AM Round 1 at 10AM all others ASAP. Parking is across the street behind the Bronwell building. Advance Entry & Info: Tom Hartmayer, 963 Mansfield City Rd., Storrs, CT 06268. Make checks payable to "Tom Hartmayer". 860-989-5394, tomhart3@charter.net, www.uconnchess.uconn.edu .

5RdDblSS G/5 Reg ratings used for pairings and prizes, new USCF Blitz rules in effect. See George Washington Open for site and hotel specifics. $$1000 B/40 Top 2 G $300-200 (G) U2200-$140 U1900-$125 U1600-$120 U1300 $115 EF: $30 adv, if rec'd by 6/6, $35 site. Reg.: Fri 6/13 5p-7:30 Rds.: start 7:45p with 5 minutes inbetween rds. Top Virginian is 2008 Va State Blitz Champ. 1 irrevocable bye allowed before play starts or with late entry.

5SS, G/120, (Sat. Rd. 1 G/60). Hilton Altamonte Springs, 350 S. North Lake Blvd, Altamonte Springs. $$6025 b/150 (Scholastic=1/2 entry). 75% GUARANTEED! 3 Sect: Open: $1100-700-500, U2200 & U2000 $400 ea. U1800: $900-600-400, U1600 & U1400 $300 ea. Unrs limited to $100 unless Place Prize in Open. EF: $59. Scholastic U1400: EF: $30. $200-100-50, U1200, U1000 & U800 $25 ea. Unrs limited to $50. Trophy to top in each age "7&under;" thru 14 with at least 2 players. EF: Add $16, $10 for Scholastic, after June 6. Ent. must indicate Fri. or Sat. for Rd. 1. Scholastic (Sat & Sun only) Reg: ends 1/2 hr. before 1st Rd. Rd. 1 8pm Fri (or 10am Sat). Re-entry $40 Rds: 2-5 Sat. 1 & 6, Sun. 9 & 2. 1/2 pt. byes(max 2) if req'd before rd. 2. HR: $89 (by June 6). 800-678-4380, Ent: CFCC, c/o Harvey Lerman, 921 N. Thistle Ln, Maitland, FL 32751. Or online 2008aftermemorial.eventbrite.com; Info: 407-629-6946 or www.centralflchess.org. WCL JGP.

5-SS, G/120 (2 day schedule, rd 1 G/90). Cox Hall, Emory University, 569 Asbury Cir., Atlanta GA 30322. $8,675 Gtd. Six sections: Premier (over 1999): $1,500-1000-500; U2400: $700-400; U2200: $600-375; Class A: $550-325; Class B: $500-$300; Class C: $450-275; Class D: $400-250; U1200: $350-200; U1000: Trophy. Players may play one section above current rating, and are eligible for all prizes in the section in which they play. EF: $79 if received by 6/10. $89 later or at site. Free to GM, IM or USCF 2400. 3 day schedule: Reg.: 6:30-7:30 pm on 6/13. Rds.: 8; 1:30-6:30; 9-1:30. 2 day schedule: Reg.: 8:30-9:30 am on 6/14. Rd 1 at 10 am, then merges with 3 day schedule. HR: University Inn, 404-634-7327. Half point bye any round. Must commit before rd. 1. No changes. Ent: 5025 Antebellum Drive, Stone Mtn. GA 30087. Info: Mark Taylor, 404-200-1134, tournament@castlechess.org, on-line registration at www.castlechess.org NS, NC, W. WCL JGP.

5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/70), Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel, 5300 Riverside Drive (inside Cleveland Hopkins Airport; free shuttle), Cleveland OH 44135. Free parking. U800 Section plays 6/14 only and U1000 Section 6/15 only, both G/30. $$ 20,000 based on 250 paid entries (re-entries count half, unr in U1200-U2000 half, U1000 & U800 paid entries 20%), minimum $16,000 (80% of each prize) guaranteed. In 8 sections: Open: $2000-1000-600-400, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak $100 bonus, top U2300 $900, U2200 $800, U2100/Unr $700. FIDE. Under 2000: $1500-700-400-300. Under 1800: $1500-700-400-300. Under 1600: $1500-700-400-300. Under 1400: $1200-600-400-200. Under 1200: $1200-600-400-200. Under 1000: Trophies to top 7. Under 800: Trophies to top 7. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limits: U1200 $150, U1400 $250, U1600 $350, U1800 $500, U2000 $700. Balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 6/5, all $106 online at chesstour.com by 6/10, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 6/10 (entry only, no questions), $120 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special EF: $40 less to unrated in U1200 through U2000. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. Under 1000 or Under 800 Section EF: $25 if mailed by 6/5, $26 online at chesstour.com by 6/10, $30 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 6/10, $40 at site. FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED. All sections: Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, unrated $20, rated $30. If mailed, phoned or paid at site, unrated $30, rated $40. Cost of reduced dues borne by CCA. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 9-3:15. U800 & U1000 schedules: each 10-12-1:30-3-4:30. Byes: OK all; Open must commit by rd 2, others by rd 3. HR: $82-82-82-82, 216-267-1500, request chess rate, reserve by 5/30 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess Association, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

3 or 2 day option. 5 Rounds. SS. Time Controls: 40/2, SD/1 (2 day option rds 1 & 2 G/75). GM Goldin is playing in the 3 day option. Played at the Dayton Chess Club-18 West 5th Street-Dayton, OH 45402 (1/2 block from Crowne Plaza) $$5,000 Gtd. 4 sections: OPEN $1000-$500- $350-$250, FIDE Rated. Under2000 $600-$300, Under1800 $600-$300, Under1600 $600-$300 & top U1400 $200. Unrated prizes limited to 1/3d except in the OPEN w/balance to next player(s) in line. EF: 3-day $67, 2-day $61 if mailed by 6/3, all online at www.DaytonChessClub.com $63 if completed by 6/09 or $64 phoned to 937.461.6263. $72 at site 2 or 3 day. Free to GM or IM. No checks at site, MC/Visa okay. All: Advance EF $5 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. DCC Members $5 discount. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 7:30 pm, rds Fri 8:00 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 a.m., rds Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 9-3:15. Byes: two ok - must commit by round 2. Hotel and Rates TBD. (awaitng confirmation) Ent: Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402 Questions: DCC.18W5@sbcglobal.net or call 937.461.6283. Go to www.DaytonChessClub.com to register online and to see advance entries posted. WCL JGP.

Schnebly Recreation Center, 1101 N Atlantic Ave (A1A), Daytona Beach, FL 32118. In 2 Sections Open: 8SS, G15, EF: $35. $$GTD: $275-150-75. U1600 75-50. Scholastic: 8SS, G15, EF: $5. Prizes: Trophies. ALL: Rds.: 10-10:45-11:30-1-1:45-2:30-3:15-4. ENT: Paul B Tomaino, 575 N Williamson Bl #116, Daytona Beach FL 32114 386-239-9485. INFO: pibit@cfl.rr.com. www.daytonabchcc.org. NS NC W.

5-SS, G/50, beautifully renovated, well-lighted 3rd Floor, New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, New York. $$2,200 Guaranteed prizes! 2 sections. Open, $$ 500-250-100, U2400/unr $160, U2200 $150, U2000 $140. Under 1800: $400-200-100, top U1600 $105, U1400 $95, $100 limit to Unr. EF: $56 postmarked by 6/6, $54 on-line thru 6/11 at www.chesscenter.cc, $60 by phone thru 6/11, $65 at site, $20 less to unrated players (only players with 3 games or less are unrated), $20 less to rated players in NYC Junior Championship 6/15, GMs free ($30 from prize). Re-entry $30; $10 charge for refunds. Questions, chesscentr@aol.com or 845-569-9969 (credit card phone entries: 406-896-2191, 24 hours, no questions). After 6/11, enter at site. On-site reg ends 10:30 am. Rds. 11-1:30-3:30-5:30-7:30 pm. Limit 2 byes, commit by 1:30. CCA ratings may be used. Ent: Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. Bring sets, clocks, boards- none supplied! W.

5SS Rd1-3 G/2 rds 4-5 30/90 SD/1 Holiday Inn Express - Springfield VA 22150 6401 Branon Avenue. 703-644-5555 Ask for "Sales Department" Special chess rate $95 (might be lower, please ask!) and reserve by May 20. $2100 B/80 One Section Open: $500-350-250 (top 3 G) Top X,A/Unr,B,C,D, each $175 U1200 $125. Rds.: Sat:10-2:30-7, Sun 9-3 REG.: 6/14 845-945a $50 if rec'd by 6/8, $60 at site and rec'd after 6/6 $5 discount to active military with active ID One 1/2 pt bye available before rd 1 and irrevocable. VCF membership req'd ($10 adults, $5 U19.) SPECIAL PLEASE STAY AT HOTEL! IF WE GET 25 ROOM NIGHTS FOR SAT NIGHT, SITE RENTAL IS FREE. PRIZES WILL RISE AND 1 PLAYER WHO STAYED AT HOTEL WILL RECEIVE ONE NIGHT FREE. Ent: Make checks payable to "Virginia Chess" and mail to Michael Atkins, PO Box 6139, Alexandria, VA 22306. vachess.org/gwopen.htm matkins2@cox.net no phone or internet entries, just inquiries. NS, NC, W, FIDE. WCL JGP.

5SS, 40/120, SD/1 (Rnd 1 G/120) (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75) Charles Commons, 3301 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. $$Based on score 7 sections: Open: FIDE rated, 5.0 = $1500, 4.5 = $700, 4.0 = $350, 3.5 = $150 [min $1500 payout, all payouts raised if less than $1500]U2100,U1900,U1700: 5.0 = $1200, 4.5 = $600, 4.0 = $300, 3.5 = $100 U1500, U1300: 5.0 = $1000, 4.5 = $500, 4.0 = $250, 3.5 = $100 U1100: 5.0 =$500, 4.5 = $250, 4.0 = $125, 3.5 = $100 Unrated may not win over $100 in U1100, $200 U1300, $300 U1500, $400 U1700, $500 U1900, or $600 U2100. EF: $90 by 5/20, $100 by 6/17, and $110 online only by 7pm 6/19, $120 at the door Special EF: $40 less in U1100, GMs free; $100 deducted from prize Special HR: $48 single per night, pay with registration Rooms may not be avail after 5/20 3-day schedule Reg ends Fri 6pm, rds Fri 7, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:30 2-day schedule reg ends Sat 10am rds 11-2-6, 9-3:30 Ent: Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd, Towson MD 21204. Detailed rules and more information @ www.baltimorechess.org/Chesapeake_Open_2.html, online entry @ chesapeakeopen.eventbrite.com/ WCL JGP.

5SS, 30/90, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60), Howard Johnson Tiki Resort, 2 Canada St, Lake George NY 12845. $$G 3000. In 4 sections. Open: $400-200-150, top Expert $250-120. Under 2000: $300-150-80, top U1800 (no unr) $200-100. Under 1600: $260-130-70, top U1400 (no unr) $160-80. Under 1200: $200-100-50, trophies to top 5, 1st U1000, U800, Unr. Unrated may not win over $60 in U1200, $130 in U1600 or $200 in U2000. All: 1 year NYSCA membership to NY residents paying EF who are not members. EF: 3-day $73, 2-day $72 mailed by 6/13, $74 online at chesstour.com by 6/18, $80 phoned by 6/18 to 406-896-2038 (payment only, no questions), $85 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED. All sections: Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, unrated $20, rated $30. If mailed, phoned or paid at site, unrated $30, rated $40. Cost of reduced dues borne by CCA. Re-entry $40, not available in Open Section. GMs free, $40 deducted from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11-5, Sun 9-2:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10:30 am, rds Sat 11-2-5, Sun 9-2:30. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2 or not have plus score. HR: 95-95, 518-668-5744, reserve by 6/6 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

McAdams Recreation Center, 1329 E. 16th, Wichita, Kansas. 5 rounds, G/45 $2,000 Guaranteed. 1st $500, 2nd $350, 3rd $275, 4th $200, 5th $175, 6th $150, 7th $125, 8th $100, 9th $75, 10th $50. Rd. 1: - 9:00 am, Rd. 2: 10:45 a.m., Rd. 3: 12:30 p.m., Rd. 4: 2:15 p.m., Rd. 5: 4:45 p.m. USCF RATED. All Players must Pre-register. Entry Fee: $40 Youth $30. Mail Registration Fees to: I.W.C.C.I., P.O. Box 303, Wichita, KS 67203. Register Online at: www.iwccichess.com Info: 316-682-2258.

9SS, 40/2, SD/1, Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Special parking rate for all players $5/day. $$G 5000: $2000-1000-600-500-400-300-200. IM & GM norms possible if sufficient titled & foreign players; FIDE rated. EF: GMs, foreign IMs, foreign WGMs: free; $100 deducted from any prize. USA IMs, USA WGMs, foreign FIDE rated players: $135 mailed by 6/18, $137 online by 6/23, $140 phoned by 6/23, $150 at tmt. USA FIDE rated players: $235 mailed by 6/18, $237 online by 6/23, $240 phoned by 6/23, $250 at tmt. Players without FIDE ratings: $335 mailed by 6/18, $337 online by 6/23, $340 phoned by 6/23, $350 at tmt. All: No checks at site, credit cards accepted. Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. Schedule: Late reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds Thu 7, Fri through Mon 12 & 7. Two half point byes available (must commit before rd 2). HR: $91-91, 215-448-2000, reserve by 6/5 or rate may increase. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 service charge for refunds. Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

4R-SS G/60 - $5000 b/150 fully paid entries. Holiday Inn Chicago - North Shore. 5300 W. Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60077 (see tournament website for directions). Free Parking. In 6 sections: M/X: $500-300-200-100 Top U2400,U2300,U2200 each $150, Class A: $350-250-150-75, Class B: $350-250-150-75, Class C: $300-200-100-50, Class D: $300-200-100-50, Class E/F/U, $200-100-50-25. Unrated Prize - Book Prize only. Unrated must play in M/X or Class E/F/U sections. Trophies for Scholastic entries 1st - 3rd place each class section. Play Up 1 class for $10 more. Entry Fee: $80 Adult, $60 Youth, $40 scholastic (Scholastic cannot win cash prizes - trophies only) all postmarked or paid online by 06/14; After 6/14: $100 Adult, $80 Youth, $60 scholastic at door (Youth entries count as 2/3 entry, Scholastic as 1/3 entry). $5 discount refund to ICA or NACA members - you must supply proof of membership - only one membership discount. SPECIAL COMBINED ENTRIES FEES: Combined EEF (by 6/14) G/60+ G/30 - $130 Adult, $90 Youth, $55 Scholastic; Combined EF (after 6/14) G/60+G/30: $170 Adult, $130 Youth, $95 Scholastic. Mail payments (made payable to) and registration to: North American Chess Association, 2516 N. Waukegan Rd. Suite 342, Glenview, IL 60025. Byes: One 1/2pt bye allowed, Rd. 4 bye must commit by start of Rd. 2. June Rating Supplement. Schedule: Reg.: 8:15-9:15am, Rds.: 10, 12:30, 3:30, 6. Re-entry: $30 only 1/2pt in Rd 1 - no re-entries after Rd 2. Food available onsite thru restaurant or food booth throughout entire day. Hotel rates: $99+tax, 847-679-8900. Mention Chess Tournament. Reserve by 6/20 or rate is available on room availability. Car rental: Hertz, 800-654-3131, Hertz CDP#1789693, or reserve car online on tournament website. BRING BOARDS, SETS, AND CLOCKS - NONE PROVIDED. USCF Membership Required. NS,NC,W. Information: Sevan A. Muradian 888.80.CHESS or info@nachess.org. For further information, online registration and payment visit www.nachess.org/g60. Checkmate Chess Supply Co will be bookseller onsite. Support local Illinois Organizers! SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER - JOIN THE ILLINOIS CHESS ASSOCIATION FOR $15 (REGULAR ADULT MEMBERSHIP) AND YOU CAN JOIN THE NORTH AMERICAN CHESS ASSOCIATION FOR A SILVER LEVEL MEMBERSHIP FOR $15. THAT'S A SAVINGS OF $15!! THIS OFFER IS VALID ONSITE OR ONLINE UNTIL THE LAST DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT. SEE TOURNAMENT WEBSITE FOR DETAILS.

5R-SS G/30 - $2500 b/150 fully paid entries. Holiday Inn Chicago - North Shore. 5300 W. Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60077 (see tournament website for directions). Free Parking. In 6 sections: M/X: $250-150-100-50 Top U2400,U2300,U2200 each $75, Class A: $175-125-75-40, Class B: $175-125-75-40, Class C: $150-100-50-25, Class D: $150-100-50-25, Class E/F/U, $100-50-25-25. Unrated Prize - Book Prize only. Unrated must play in M/X or Class E/F/U sections. Trophies for Scholastic entries 1st - 5th place each class section. Play Up 1 class for $10 more. Entry Fee: $60 Adult, $40 Youth, $25 scholastic (Scholastic cannot win cash prizes - trophies only) all postmarked or paid online by 06/14; After 6/14: $80 Adult, $60 Youth, $45 scholastic at door (Youth entries count as 2/3 entry, Scholastic as 1/3 entry). $5 discount refund to ICA or NACA members - you must supply proof of membership - only one membership discount. SPECIAL COMBINED ENTRIES FEES: Combined EEF (by 6/14) G/60+ G/30 - $130 Adult, $90 Youth, $55 Scholastic; Combined EF (after 6/14) G/60+G/30: $170 Adult, $130 Youth, $95 Scholastic. Mail payments (made payable to) and registration to: North American Chess Association, 2516 N. Waukegan Rd. Suite 342, Glenview, IL 60025. Byes: Two 1/2pt bye allowed, Rd. 5 bye must commit by start of Rd. 2. June Rating Supplement. Schedule: Reg.: 8:15-9:15am, Rds.: 10, 11:30, 1, 3, 4:30. Re-entry: $30 only 1/2pt in Rd 1 - no re-entries after Rd 2. Food available onsite thru restaurant or food booth throughout entire day. Hotel rates: $99+tax, 847-679-8900. Mention Chess Tournament. Reserve by 6/20 or rate is available on room availability. Car rental: Hertz, 800-654-3131, Hertz CDP#1789693, or reserve car online on tournament website. BRING BOARDS, SETS, AND CLOCKS - NONE PROVIDED. USCF Membership Required. NS,NC,W. Information: Sevan A. Muradian 888.80.CHESS or info@nachess.org. For further information, online registration and payment visit www.nachess.org/g30. Checkmate Chess Supply Co will be bookseller onsite. Support local Illinois Organizers! SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER - JOIN THE ILLINOIS CHESS ASSOCIATION FOR $15 (REGULAR ADULT MEMBERSHIP) AND YOU CAN JOIN THE NORTH AMERICAN CHESS ASSOCIATION FOR A SILVER LEVEL MEMBERSHIP FOR $15. THAT'S A SAVINGS OF $15!! THIS OFFER IS VALID ONSITE OR ONLINE UNTIL THE LAST DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT. SEE TOURNAMENT WEBSITE FOR DETAILS.

9SS, 40/2, SD/1 (4-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, 3-day option, rds 1-5 G/45). Under 900, Under 600 and Unrated sections play separate 3-day schedule only, G/45. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Special parking rate for all players $5/day. Downtown location, Franklin Institute and many other museums as well as stores & restaurants within a few blocks. Prizes $400,000 based on 1450 paid entries (seniors, re-entries, U1200 Section, GMs, WGMs count as half entries, U900, U600 & Unrated Sections not counted), $320,000 minimum (80% of each prize) guaranteed. Free analysis of your games by GM Sam Palatnik; free lectures by other GMs 7/3 10 am, 7/4 10 am, 7/5 9 am. In 11 sections (Unrated eligible only for Open, Under 2400, or Unrated, except Unrated age 13/below may enter Under 900, Unrated age 10/below may enter Under 600). Open: $30000-15000-7000-3500-2500-2000-1500-1000-800-700, 11th-20th each $600, clear winner bonus $500, top U2500/Unr $3000-1500. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 7/4 11:30 pm (white 7 minutes, black 5 minutes & gets draw odds) for title & bonus prize. GM & IM norms possible in 5-day & 7-day schedules. FIDE rated. Under 2400, Under 2200, Under 2000, Under 1800, Under 1600: each $20000-10000-5000-3000-2000-1600-1300-1000-800-700, 11th-20th each $600. U2400 Section is FIDE rated with IM norms possible in 5-day & 7-day schedules. Under 1400: $15000-8000-5000-3000-2000-1600-1300-1000-800-700, 11th-20th each $600. Under 1200: $5000-3000-2000-1500-1000-900-800-700-600-600, 11th-20th each $500. Under 900: $500-300-200, trophies to top 10. Unrated allowed only if age 13/below. Under 600: Trophies to top 10. Unrated allowed only if age 10/below. Unrated: $1000-500-300-200, trophies to top 10. Must have ID with US Social Security or tax ID number to win over $200 in Unrated Section. College team trophy: Based on 4 best scores from a school regardless of section; must have at least 4 players to be eligible. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 7/08 list may not win over $1500 in U1200, $2500 U1400, $4000 U1600 to U2000. Games rated too late for 7/08 list not counted. 2) Players who were rated more than 30 points over section maximum on any supplement 7/07-6/08 have a prize limit of $2000. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. EF, if mailed by 5/15: 7-day $367, 5-day $365, 4-day $364, 3-day $363. Mailed by 6/20: 7-day $377, 5-day $375, 4-day $374, 3-day $373. At site: All $400; no checks, credit cards OK. Online entry at chesstour.com: $366 by 5/15, $376 by 6/26, $400 after 6/26 until 2 hours before rd 1. Phone entry at 406-896-2038: $370 by 5/16, $380 by 6/26 (entry only, no questions). No phone entry after 6/26. GMs free; $240 EF deducted from prize. WGMs $150; another $150 EF deducted from prize. EF $150 less to all in U1200 Section and seniors over 65 in Under 1400 & above. Under 900 Section, Under 600 Section, Unrated Section EF: $25 if mailed by 6/20, $26 online at chesstour.com by 6/26, $30 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 6/26 (entry only, no questions), $40 at site. No checks at site; credit cards OK. Advance EF $10 less if paid with $49 USCF dues. Re-entry: $160, any section but Open, any schedule, byes OK, no discounts. $20 fee for switching section after 7/1. $10 service charge for refunds (no service charge if fee applied to future CCA tmts). 5-day schedule: 7/2 7 pm, 7/3, 7/4 & 7/5 11 am & 6 pm, 7/6 10 am & 5 pm. 7-day schedule: 6/30, 7/1 & 7/2 7 pm, 7/3 & 7/4 6 pm, 7/5 11 & 6, 7/6 10 & 5. 4-day schedule: 7/3 11 am, 2:30 pm & 6 pm, 7/4 & 7/5 11 & 6, 7/6 10 & 5. 3-day schedule (U1200 & up): 7/4 11 am, 1:30 pm, 3:45 pm, 6 pm & 8:30 pm, 7/5 11 & 6, 7/6 10 & 5. Above schedules merge & compete for same prizes. 3-day schedule (U900, U600, Unrated Sections): 7/4 1:30 pm, 3:45 pm & 6 pm, 7/5 11 am, 1:30 pm, 3:45 pm & 6 pm, 7/6 10 am & 12:30 pm. Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rounds). Open byes must commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 5. Entries, re-entries close 1 hour before your first game. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: $91-91, 215-448-2000, rooms may sell out about 5/31, two night minimum 7/4-5. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: usually 100 pts added to FIDE, 100 to FQE, 200 or more to most foreign, no pts added to CFC or Jamaica. Most foreign ratings other than CFC, FQE or Jamaica not accepted for U2000 or below. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US player ratings: JULY LIST USED; FIDE ratings not used. Special rules: 1) In round 3 or after, players with scores of 80% or more in U1200/up and their opponents may not use unauthorized headphones, earphones, cellphones, or hearing aids, or go to a different floor of the building, without Director permission. They must also submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director; refusal to be searched is grounds for expulsion from the tournament, with no refund. 2) Writing move before playing it is allowed, unless you are using an electronic scoresheet. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Invitation requests: go@chess.us. You may request "lowest possible section" if July rating unknown. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

5 SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), Grand Summit Resort, 89 Grand Summit Way, 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). $$G 3000. In 3 sections. Open: $500-300-200, top Under 2100/Unr $250-130. FIDE. Under 1900: $320-160-100, top Under 1700 $200-100. Under 1500: $280-140-80, top Under 1300 $160-80. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1500 or $200 in U1900; balance goes to next player(s) in line. EF: 3-day $73, 2-day $72 mailed by 7/3, all $75 online at chesstour.com by 7/9, $80 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/9 (entry only, no questions), $90 at site. All EF $30 less to Under 1000. No checks at site, credit cards OK. FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED. All sections: Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, unrated $20, rated $30. If mailed, phoned or paid at site, unrated $30, rated $40. Cost of reduced dues borne by CCA. Re-entry $40, not available in Open section. GMs free; $50 deducted from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 9:30 am, rds. Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 9-3:15. Half point byes OK all, limit 2; must commit before rd 2 or not have plus score. HR: $82-89, 800-261-9442, 802-464-6600, reserve by 6/27 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess Association, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com/. $10 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/50). 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, U1000 Section as one-fourth, unrated not counted), 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: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1300: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1000: $200-100-60-40, trophies to top 7. Unrated may play in any section, with maximum prize U2100 $500, U1900 $400, U1700 $300, U1500 $200, U1300 $120, U1000 $60; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: 4-day $104, 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 7/9, all $105 online at chesstour.com by 7/14, $110 phoned by 7/14 (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. Under 1000 Section EF: 4-day $24, 3-day $23, 2-day $22 mailed by 7/9, all $25 online at chesstour.com by 7/14, $30 phoned by 7/14 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $40 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site. All sections: FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, unrated $20, rated $30. If mailed, phoned or paid at site, unrated $30, rated $40. Cost of reduced dues paid by CCA. GMs free; $80 deducted from prize. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6:30 pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 10-4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds Fri 12-7, Sat 11-6, Sun 10-4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds Sat 10-12:45-3:15-6, Sun 10-4:30. All schedules: Bye all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2 or have under 70% score. HR: $84-84-84-84, 818-707-1220, reserve by 7/3 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. WCL JGP.

5SS, G/120 (2-day option, Rds 1-2, G/75), $10,500 Prize Fund b/200 paid entries, 70% guaranteed. FIDE rated. Marriott Houston North at Greenspoint, 255 N. Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston, TX 77060, 800-228-9290 or 281-875-4000, $99 chess rate! Free Parking! Free airport shuttle service! Free Entry for GMs and IMs (EF deducted from winnings). 8 Sections (Rated players may play up one class only): Master (2200/up): $1,000-500-300, (U2400: 400-200-100), 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 (Under 1200): $300, 200, 100. Unrated: $300-100. National Class Champion title to each class winner(s) and plaque to class winner on tie-breaks (MSCO), if necessary. EF: $79 by 7/16, $89 on site. Special EFs: $49 by 7/16 for all players in Class E, for Unrateds, and for Juniors U18 playing in Class C, D, or E; $59 at site. Re-Entry Fee: $25 (avail. up to Rd. 4 - No Re-entry in OPEN section; Re-entries count as 1/3 and Special EFs count as 2/3 of one additional entry for prize fund). Major Credit Cards accepted on site (no checks on site). 3-day Schedule: Registration Fri. (7/18) 5:30-7pm, Rds Fri. 8pm, Sat. 11-6:30, Sun. 9:30-2:30. 2-day Schedule: Registration Sat. (7/19) 9-10am, Rds 1 and 2 (G/75) 11-2:30-6:30; Sun. 9:30-2:30. Both schedules merge Rd 3. Byes all rounds, must commit before Rd 3. Special Prize: Chess clock to player who travels farthest to tourn. SIDE EVENTS: 5-min. "BLITZ KNOCK-OUT" Sat. night after Rd. 3, Reg. on site. Scholastic Tournament., 5SS, G/30, one-day only, Sat. July 19 (Separate room for Schol. Players). Schol. Sections (Indiv.): K-2, K-5, K-8, K-12. Prizes: Trophies to top 5 individuals in each section. Every non-trophy winner receives a souvenir medal and every Scholastic player receives a FREE chess gift! 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. Schol. EF: $20 by 7/16; $25 at site. Reg. Sat. 8-9am, Rd. one at 10am; Other rds will immediately follow. Byes: Avail. all Rds. (commit before Rd. 3). HR: $99 for single, double, triple or quad (800-228-9290 or 281-875-4000), reserve by July 1st and mention chess tournament to assure group rate. 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 Credit Card Entries: 713-530-7820 or 504-905-2971. Major credit cards accepted on site (no checks on site). WCL JGP.

6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/50). 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, U1000 Section as one-third, unrated not counted), minimum $20,000 (80% of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $2500-1200-600-400, U2300/Unr $1400-700. 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 1300: $1400-700-400-200. Under 1000: $200-100-60-40, 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 $124, 3-day $123, 2-day $122 mailed by 7/17, all $125 online at chesstour.com by 7/21, $130 phoned by 7/21 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $140 (no checks, credit cards OK) at tmt. U1000 Section EF: 4-day $29, 3-day $28, 2-day $27 mailed by 7/17, all $30 online at chesstour.com by 7/21, $35 phoned by 7/21 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $40 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site. All: MACA membership ($12, jrs $6) required for MA residents; WMCA accepted for Western MA residents. FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, unrated $20, rated $30. If mailed, phoned or paid at site, unrated $30, rated $40. Cost of reduced dues borne by CCA. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. 4-day schedule: Reg Thu to 6:30pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 6 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 10am, rds Fri 11-6, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 9 am, rds Sat 10-12:45-3:15-6, Sun 9-3:30. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2 or have under 70% score. HR: $84-84-84-84, 800-582-3232, 508-347-7393, reserve by 7/10 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9648. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Under 1000 & Under 700 Sections: 6SS, G/75, 7/26-27 only. Doubletree Hotel Chicago/ Oak Brook, 1909 Spring Rd (near I-88 Cermak Rd exit), Oak Brook IL 60521. Free parking. No residence requirements. $20,000 guaranteed prizes and trophies. In 9 sections; no unrated allowed in Master, unrated allowed in Under 700 only if age 12 or below. Master (2200/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top U2300 $800-400. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199/Unr): $1300-700-400-300. Class A (1800-1999/Unr): $1300-700-400-300. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1300-700- 400-300. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200-600-400-200. Class D (1200-1399/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $1000-500- 300-200. Under 1000: $200-100-60-40, trophies to top 7. Under 700: Trophies to top 7. Rated players may play up one section. Unrated prize limit $70 U1000, $110 E, $150 D, $250 C, $350 B, $500 A. Top 7 sections EF: 3-day $93, 2-day $92 mailed by 7/17, all $95 online at chesstour.com by 7/22, $100 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/22 (entry only, no questions), $120 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. U1000 & U700 EF: $27 mailed by 7/17, $28 online at chesstour.com by 7/22, $30 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/22 (entry only, no questions), $40 at site. All: mailed EF $5 less to ICA members. FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, unrated $20, rated $30. If mailed, phoned or paid at site, unrated $30, rated $40. Cost of reduced dues borne by CCA. Re-entry $60; not available in Master Section. GMs $80 from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 10-5, Sun 9-3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9 am, rds. Sat 10-1:30-5, Sun 9-3:30. U1000 & U700 schedule: Reg. ends 9:30 am, rds. Sat 10-1:30-5, Sun 9-12:30-3:30. Bye: all, must commit before rd 2 or have under 70% score. HR: $91-91, 800-528-0444, 630-573-1234, reserve by 7/11 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

9SS, 40/2, SD/1 (5 day option, Rds. 1-5, G/60). The Westin Park Central Dallas, 12720 Merit Dr., Dallas, TX 75251. Phone: 972-385-3000 or make reservations at: www.westin.com/parkcentral. HR: $99 single/quad. $40,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund! A one section tournament with Class prizes. Many side events, including US Blitz Championship 8/9. USCF Delegates meeting, workshops, USCF Awards Luncheon 8/9 noon. Choice of three schedules: Traditional: 40/2, SD/1. One round daily at 7:00pm, except rd. 9, 8/10 at 3pm. 6-Day Option: 8/5 to 8/7 at 12 noon and 7:00pm, 8/8 & 8/9 at 7:00pm, 8/10 at 3pm. 5-Day Option: 8/6 6:30pm & 9pm; 8/7 at 10-1-3:30-7:00, 8/8 & 8/9 at 7:00pm, 8/10 at 3pm. All schedules merge after Round 5. 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 or below: $1000-600-400-200. Unrated: $600-400-200-100. Half Point Byes: must commit before round 4; up to 3 byes allowed for 2000/up, 2 byes for 1400-1999, one bye for Under 1400/Unr. Zero point byes are always available in any round. Entry Fee: Online, $135 by 5/16, $155 by 7/30. By mail, $137 postmarked by 5/16, $157 postmarked by 7/24. By phone, $140 by 5/16, $160 by 7/30. At site, all $180. GMs are free. August 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, ATTN: 2008 U. S. Open, 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://main.uschess.org/tournaments/2008/usopen/. FIDE rated, no cell phones. Bring a clock - none supplied. Sets/boards supplied for tournament but not for skittles. WCL JGP. 13 Annual Golf Tournament for the US Open Chess Players will be Friday morning August 8th. (Anyone can enter who plays in the US Open Chess Tourn. or a side event.) More information can be obtained by contacting Mike Wojcio at chessgolfmarathons@verizon.net.

5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Sheraton Hotel, 1 Bradley Airport (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks CT 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt 20). Free parking. $$G 8000. In 4 sections. Open: $1000-600-400, U2200 $500-250. Under 2000: $800-400-200, top U1800 $500-250. Under 1600: $700-400-200, top U1400 $450-250. Under 1200: $500-250-150, top U1000 $200. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1200, $300 U1600, or $500 U2000. EF: 3-day $88, 2-day $87 mailed by 7/31, all $89 online at chesstour.com by 8/6, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/6 (entry only, no questions), $100 at site. All EF $30 less to Under 1000. No checks at site, credit cards OK. FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED. All sections: Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, unrated $20, rated $30. If mailed, phoned or paid at site, unrated $30, rated $40. Cost of reduced dues borne by CCA. Mailed EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA members. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. GMs free; $70 deducted from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. 11-2:30-6, 9-3:15. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd 2 or not have plus score. HR: $91-91-101-111, 860-627-5311; reserve by 7/25 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess Association, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com/, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), Orlando Hilton North, 350 S. North Lake Blvd at I-4 & Rt 436, Altamonte Springs FL 32701. Free parking. $$15,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND. In 4 sections. Open: $1700-900-500-300, top Under 2300/Unr $800-400. Under 2100: $1400-700-500-300, top Under 1900 $800-400. Under 1700: $1300-700-500-300, top Under 1500 $600-300. Under 1300: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1100 $400-200. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1300, $300 U1700, or $500 U2100; balance goes to next player(s) in line. EF: 3-day $98, 2-day $97 mailed by 8/7, all $99 online at chesstour.com by 8/12, $105 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/12 (entry only, no questions), $120 (no checks, credit cards OK)at site. All EF $30 less to Under 1000. GMs free; $80 deducted from prize. FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED. All sections: Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, unrated $20, rated $30. If mailed, phoned or paid at site, unrated $30, rated $40. Cost of reduced dues borne by CCA. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10:30 am, rds. 11-2:30-6, 9-3:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2 or not have plus score. HR: $85-85, 407-830-1985, 800-445-8667; reserve by 8/1 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess Association, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com/, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), Washington Westin Hotel, 1400 M St NW at Thomas Circle, Washington, DC 20005. $$G 20,000. In 7 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1200-600. FIDE. Under 2100: $1500-700-400-300. Under 1900: $1500-700-400-300. Under 1700: $1500-700-400-300. Under 1500: $1400-700-400-300. Under 1300: $1200-600-400-300. Under 1000: $200-100, trophies to top 8. Unrated may not win over $80 in U1000, $150 U1300, $300 U1500, $400 U1700, $500 U1900, or $600 U2100. Top 6 sections EF: 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 8/14, all $104 online at chesstour.com by 8/19, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/19 (entry only, no questions), $120 at site. Under 1000 EF: All $70 less. All sections: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry $60, not available in Open Section. GMs free, $90 deducted from prize. FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, unrated $20, rated $30. If mailed, phoned or paid at site, unrated $30, rated $40. Cost of reduced dues borne by CCA. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 10-4:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am, rds Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 10-4:15. Bye: all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2 or not have plus score. HR: $72-72, 202-429-1700, reserve by 8/1 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 Association, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com/, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.