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5SS, G/120 (2-day option, rd 1 G/60). Orlando International Airport Hotel & Conference Center, 3835 McCoy Road, Orlando, FL 32812. 4-player teams (plus alternate). 2 Sections (using December annual rating supplement): OPEN, Team Avg rtng<2200. SCHOLASTIC, Game/60, Team avg<1200. EF per player: OPEN $25 by 2/9, $35 later. SCHOLASTIC $15 by 2/9, $20 later. SPECIAL EF: 5-player team $115 by 2/9, $160 later. PRIZES: OPEN 1st, 2nd teams: plaque and four Excalibur "specials", 3rd: plaques; SCHOLASTIC 1st, 2nd teams: plaques and four Excalibur "specials", 3rd Trophy Board Prizes each section: Brds1-4, Excalibur "specials"; Class Prizes: Trophies. Other awards TBD. Schedule: OPEN 3-day: rds 8, 1-7, 9-3, 2-day: rds 10-1-7, 9-3; SCHOLASTIC (Sat & Sun): 10-1-4, 9-12, Awards 2:30. HR: $85 (Interior) 407-859-2711, $69 (exterior) 407-581-1394 (mention "Chess") Reserve by Feb 1, ALL HOTELS FILL UP USATS WEEKEND! ENT:CFCC, 921 N. Thistle Ln, Maitland, FL 32751 or online usats2008.eventbrite.com. See www.centralflchess.org for details or call (407)629-6946. JGP.

6SS, 40/2, SD/1. Parsippany Hilton 1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany, N.J. 07054. Chess Rate valid until 1/16. Reserve early 973-267-7373 or 1-800-HILTONS. Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. Open to 4- player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings-2007 Annual Rating list) must be under 2200. EF: $140 postmarked by 2/5/08. $170 after or at door.-all teams, any changes at site $25 charge. Check out official website www.njscf.org. Prizes: 1-5th Place teams, plaque and 4 digital clocks; Top Team (Denis Barry Award) U2100, 2000, 1900, 1800, 1700, 1600, 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1000 each plaque and 4 Digital Clocks; Top college team (same school) 4 Digital Clocks & plaque; Top HS team (grades 9-12 same school), Top Middle School (grades 5-9 same school), Top Elementary School (grades K-6 same school), Top 2 Scholastic Teams (mixed schools okay) (Collins Award), Mixed Doubles (2 males, 2 females-no alternates), Seniors (all players over age 50), Military, each plaque & 4 Digital Clocks to top team; Company Team (same employer) Old Timers Trophy (all players over 65), Family (4 family members), State teams-CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY (Benjamin Award), PA, VA, Canada, Ethel Collins Perseverance (lowest scoring scholastic) each plaque top team; team traveling longest distance-entry refunded. Best Player 1-4 and top alternate, All 6-0 scores each Digital clock. Biggest Individual upset each round Engraved Cross pen; Entry fee refunded to team with Best "Chess related" name, Sunday night- Best "Chess Related costumes or gimmick-1950's theme"-gourmet dinner for four. Reg. 9-12 Sat 2/16. Rds. 1-7:30, 11-6, 9-3:30. Special Events!! Surprises and special give-aways each round. Sunday night-Bughouse $20 per team. Cash prizes. HR: Parsippany Hilton, chess rates expire 1/16/2008. Rates $98 (up to 4 in room) 2nd hotel now attached to Hilton also up to 4 in room $101 per night-Hampton Inn--includes breakfast for 4. For help forming teams and more information contact esdoyle@aol.com: Chks payable to NJSCF, mail by 2/05 to: E.Steven Doyle, 17 Stonehenge Road, Morristown, NJ 07960. (Include Team name, Captain, players full names, USCF Expiration, ID numbers and ratings in board order). Include SASE for confirmation if wanted, No registered or certified mail accepted. NS, NC, W. JGP.

5SS, Best Western Hotel, 5105 S. Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (414)769-2100. Special chess rate of $69 (not $89 as previously advertised), reserve early. Free hot breakfast. Two sections: OPEN (four players plus alternate: must play in rating order, top four average rating below 2200, December supplement used. Prizes: 4 digital clocks to top two teams, 4 clocks to top teams with average rating u1900, u1600, and u1300.Winning team qualifies for national play-offs. Prizes to top score on each board. Prizes to best team name. EF: $120 per team if received by Feb. 10th, $190 thereafter. Cash only at site. TC: g/90 rds 1-3, 30/90 sd/60 rds 4-5. Late reg.: 8:30-9:30am on Saturday. Rds.: 10:30am-3pm-7pm; 10:00am-3:30pm. SCHOLASTIC (all players must be High School age or younger; average rating u2200). Prizes: 4 digital clocks to top team overall, top High School Team, top Middle School Team, top Elementary team. 4 clocks to second best High School Team, second best Middle School team, second best Elementary school team. Prizes to top club team, top team composed of all girls, and to best name team. EF: $116 per team if received by Feb. 10th, $190 thereafter. Cash only at site. TC: G/90. Late reg.: 8:30-9:30am on Saturday. Rds.: 10:15am-3pm-7pm; 10:00am-2pm. SIDE EVENT: blitz tournament on Saturday night; details at site. INFO/ENTRIES: make checks payable and send to: Alex Betaneli, POB 260122, Madison WI 53726. abetaneli@hotmail.com 608-334-2574. Bring boards/sets/clocks. NC. NS. W. JGP.

6SS, 40/2, SD/1. LAX Hilton, 5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Four-player teams plus optional alternate, average rating of four highest must be U/2200, diff. between bds. 3 & 4 may not exceed 1000. Dec. list used. EF: $118 per team if received by 2-15, $30 individual (on line only), $136 at site, under age 18 $86 by 2-15, $100 site. Trophies and 4 clocks to top 3 teams, U2100, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400/unr. Trophies (1 large, 4 small) to top college, industrial, junior (under 18), Senior (over 55), U1200. Clocks to best score each board, alternate, and any 6-0. Gift certificate prizes for best team names (1st/2nd). Reg.: 9-10 a.m. 2-16. Rds.: 11-6, 11-6, 10-4:30. On-line entries, help in forming teams, advance entry list: www.westernchess.com. HR: $109, (310) 410-4000, mention chess. Reserve by Feb. 1 or rates may go up. Parking $10. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N Wilton Place #1A, Los Angeles CA 90038. NS, NC, W. FIDE. JGP.

6SS, Rds. 1-4 G/60, Rds. 5-6 G/75. East Side Middle School, 2300 Lindberg Rd., Anderson, Indiana 46012. 6 Sections based on age! 18 & Under, 16 & Under, 14 & Under, 12 & Under, 10 & Under, 8 & Under. CLUB TEAMS are welcome! Club teams are top 3 scoring team members (minimum 2). Schedule: NEW SCHEDULE THIS YEAR. Opening Ceremony Sat. 3/8 at 8:30 am, Rds 1-4 at 9am, 11:30am, 2pm, 4:30pm. Sun 3/9 Rds. at 9am, 12pm. Awards approx. 3:30pm. Entry Fee: $35 by 2/27/08, $45 by 3/3/08, $60 after and onsite. Register: Make checks payable to East Side Middle School Chess Club and mail to: c/o 2008 Chess Congress, East Side Middle School, 2300 Lindberg Rd., Anderson, IN. 46012. Email entries to Register@2008ChessCongress. com. EMAIL ENTRIES are NOT confirmed until receipt of entry fees. Entries will be posted at http://www.2008ChessCongress.com as they are received. Side event: Bughouse tournament Sat. evening 3/8 at 7:00 pm. Register for bughouse onsite ONLY for $10 per player between 10am and 6pm on 3/8. Bughouse awards to each team member of at least the top 5 scoring teams in 2 sections, 12th grade & Under and 6th grade & Under. Awards: More trophies this year! Trophies to at least the top 20 individuals in each section, top 3 teams. Numerous additional class prizes for each section. See website for details. Hotel: Several close to school, Holiday Inn (765) 644-2581, Comfort Inn (765) 649-3000, Hampton Inn (765) 622-0700. Additional Info: Limited team rooms available, contact number below for details. Concessions and chess merchandise will be available onsite. All event details at http://www.2008ChessCongress.com. Questions, call (765) 617-3845 after 3pm. JGP. NOTE: GM Yury Shulman will be at the 2008 US Jr. Chess Congress. GM Shulman will be analyzing games after each round as players finish!

Qualifier Open Seven(7). Official Qualification Sports 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. JGP.

(Apr. 3, Bughouse & Blitz)
7SS, G/120. Hyatt Regency DFW, 2334 N. International Pkwy., DFW Airport, TX 75261, 800-233-1234, $120 chess rate, 1-4. 6 sections: K-9 Championship; K-9 Under 1250, K-8 Championships: K-8 Under 1000, K-8 Under 750, K-9 Unrated. EF: $40 if p/m by March 5, $60 if p/m by March 19, $75 after March 19 or $80 at site. Prizes: Trophies for at least top 25 players and 25 teams in each section based on attendance average during the past two years. All participants will receive a medal at the completion of the final round. Also class trophies to the top three in the following classes: K-9 Championships: 1400-1599, 1200-1399, 1000-1199, U1000, Unrated. K-8 Championship: 1400-1599, 1200-1399, 1000-1199, U1000, Unrated. Teams: A team must have at least two players, although no maximum number of players. The top four scores in any section will count for the team score. All on team must attend the same school. Main Event rounds: Friday 1 pm, 7pm; Saturday 9 am, 2 pm, 7 pm; Sunday 9 am, 2 pm. Opening Ceremony: 12:30 pm Friday. 1/2 pt bye any round except seven if requested in advance (limit one). Awards: 7 pm (approximate) Sunday. Special Events: National Junior High School Bughouse Championship: Thursday 11 am. Bughouse entries on site only. $25 per team. National Junior High School Blitz Championship: Thursday 5 pm. Blitz EF: $15 per player/$20 on site or if after March 19. Coaches and Parents meeting: 11 am Friday. Scholastic meeting: 2:30 pm Saturday. Coaches Forum: 7:00 pm Saturday. Tournament Feedback meeting: 9:30 am Sunday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, Saturday 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, on site registration only, rated and unrated section, new! Trophies for parent and child combined results. All: please bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided. USCF membership required. Any roster changes made on site will incur a $20 change fee. Team rooms available: pknight@uschess.org. March rating supplement will be used. Questions: Contact Alan Kantor: 931-787-1234 ext. 128 or email akantor@uschess.org. Send your entry to: U. S. Chess Federation, Attn: Junior High School, P. O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Additional event details: "Scholastics" - "Upcoming Nationals", www.uschess.org. Enter online, main event and blitz at: https://secure.uschess.org/webstore/tournament.php. JGP.

(Apr. 17 - Bughouse & Blitz)
7SS, G/120. Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, 404-577-1234, chess rate $125, 1-4. 5 sections: K-12 Championship; K-12 Under 1600, K-12 Under 1200, K-12 Under 800, K-12 Unrated. EF: $40 if p/m by March 19, $60 if p/m by April 2, $75 after April 2 or $80 at site. Prizes: Trophies for at least top 25 players and 25 teams in each section based on attendance average during the past two years. All participants will receive a medal at the completion of the final round. Also class trophies to the top three in the following classes: K-12 Championships: 1600-1799; 1400-1599; Under 1400. Teams: A team must have at least two players, although no maximum number of players. The top four scores in any section will count for the team score. All on team must attend the same school. Main Event rounds: Friday 1 pm, 7pm; Saturday 9 am, 2 pm, 7 pm; Sunday 9 am, 2 pm. Opening Ceremony: 12:30 pm Friday. 1/2 pt bye any round except seven if requested in advance (limit one). Awards: 7 pm (approximate) Sunday. Special Events: National High School Bughouse Championship: Thursday 11 am. Bughouse entries on site only. $25 per team. National High School Blitz Championship: Thursday 5 pm. Blitz EF: $15 per player/$20 on site or if after April 2. Coaches and Parents meeting: 11 am Friday. Scholastic meeting: 2:30 pm Saturday. Coaches Forum: 7:00 pm Saturday. Tournament Feedback meeting: 9:30 am Sunday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, Saturday 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, on site registration only, rated and unrated section, new! Trophies for parent and child combined results. All: please bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided. USCF membership required. Any roster changes made on site will incur a $20 change fee. Team rooms available: pknight@uschess.org. April rating supplement will be used. Questions: Contact Alan Kantor: 931-787-1234 ext. 128 or email akantor@uschess.org. Send your entry to: U. S. Chess Federation, Attn: High School, P. O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Additional event details: www.uschess.org under "Scholastics" - "Upcoming Nationals". Enter online, main event and blitz at: https://secure.uschess.org/webstore/tournament.php. JGP.

6SS G/60, Marriott Dallas/Addison Quorum by the Galleria, 14901 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75254; Phone: (800) 228-4290 or 972-661-2800 Mention Chess for special Hotel rate: $92 Reserve By 3/26. 6 sections: 8 years old and younger; 10 years old and younger; 12 years old and younger; 14 years old and younger; 16 years old and younger; 18 years old and younger. Age as of 4/1/2008. USCF rated. USCF membership is required. Trophies to top 15 ind. & top 3 teams (top three players added for team scores) Winner of 18 years old and younger Section wins an Academic Distinction Scholarship to The University of Texas at Dallas, worth up to $68,000 for an out-of-state student. EF: $45 if postmarked by 3/26. $70 at site. Do not mail after 4/17 as your entry may not be received. Entries to Dallas Chess Club, c/o Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley TX 76036. Entry must include Name, USCF ID (or new/pending), date of birth, grade & school and school location. Email: info@dallaschess.com, 214-632-9000. Sat., April 26: Opening Ceremony: 9 AM, Rounds 1-4; 9:30-11:30 AM; 12:00-2:00 PM; 3:00-5:00 PM; 5:30-7:30 PM. Sun., April 27: Rounds 5-6; 9:00-11:00 AM; 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Sun., April 27: Awards Ceremony: 2:30 PM One 1/2 pt bye available, any round, if requested before end of rd. 2 and if player has not received a full point bye. Online registration (active.com charges a fee.): www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1477341 Side events: Blitz tournament G/5 Friday April 25, 3 pm, EF: $15 by 3-26, $25 on site. Simultaneous Exhibition by 2007 U.S. Women's Champion Irina Krush Fri., April 25 at 7:00 P.M. Bughouse Tournament Fri April 25, 5 pm. EF: $25/team. NS, NC, W.

Marriott Boca Center, 5150 (not 1550) Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL 33486. Type: Open to all USCF members born before April 28, 1958. 5 round swiss plus a final playoff round. 40/2 plus SD in 1. Playoff round between 1st and 2nd place (or all with perfect scores) for overall and for each age category. Details on playoff round will be decided upon at a playoff meeting at the start of the tournament. Playoff: If there is a tie in points, there will be a one-game "Modified Armageddon" playoff for the tournament and age bracket champions. White gets 120 minutes - Sudden Death. Black gets draw odds. Players open bid against the other player for black. The player willing to play the black side with the fewest minutes gets black and draw odds. Game six will not be rated. The rule of playing a player twice will not apply to game 6. If one player has a clear first in game points after five rounds, there will be no game 6 playoff. Schedule: Official Opening Monday 6:30 pm. Rds: 1 - Mon. 7:00 pm, 2 - Tues. 7:00 pm, 3 - Wed. 10:00 am, 4 - Thurs. 7:00 pm, 5 - Fri. 7:00 pm. Awards Banquet: Saturday, May 3 - 7:00 pm. Entry Fee - $99 if received by Mar. 21; $109 if received by April 21; and at site $125. Free entry for GMs and IMs. Advance entries should be sent to US Chess Federation, Senior Open, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557-3967. Checks payable to US Chess Federation. Prize Fund - $5,500 Guaranteed: 1st: $1,100, 2nd: $700, 3rd: $400, 4th: $100, U2300: $300 - 100, U2200: $300 - 100, U2000: $250-100, U1800: $200-100, U1600: $200 - 100, U1400: $150-100, $100 for unrated and each national age champion: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and over 75. Also $500 to top over 60 in first 5 rounds towards expenses to go to the World Senior Championship in Bad Zwischenahn, Germany (Oct. 28 to Nov.8) as official USCF entry which includes room and board by host country. Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and age national champions. Tournament Director - NTD Jon Haskel www.bocachess.com/senior Hotel- Call (888) 888-3780 or (561) 392-4600 and ask for the room block to get guaranteed special group rate of $119. Any Reservation made after March 1, 2008 will be accepted on a space and rate available basis. Chess Collectors International CCI will be hosting their annual convention concurrent with the 2008 World Senior Open Championship. Many interesting displays and talks.

(May 8 - Bughouse & Blitz)
7SS, G/120, (K-1 G/90). David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Host hotel: The Westin Convention Center, 1000 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. 412-281-3700. $110 chess rate. Hotel Info: www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1370 9 sections: K-6 Championship; K-5 Championship; K-6 Under 1000; K-5 Under 900; K-6 Unrated; K-3 Championship; K-3 Under 800; K-1 Championship; K-3 Unrated. EF: $40 if p/m by April 16, $60 if p/m by April 30, $75 after April 30 or $80 at site. Prizes: Trophies for at least top 25 players and teams in each section based on attendance average during the past two years. Also class trophies to the top three in the following classes: K-6 Championships: 1200-1399; 1000-1199; 800-999; U800; unrated. K-5 Championship: 1200-1399; 1000-1199; 800-999; U800; unrated. K-3 Championships: 800-999; 600-799; U600; unrated. K-1; all players in this section receive a trophy. Teams: A team must have at least two players, although no maximum number of players. The top four scores in any section will count for the team score. All on team must attend the same school. Main Event rounds: Friday 1 pm, 7pm; Saturday 9 am, 2 pm, 7 pm; Sunday 9 am, 2 pm. Schedule for K-1 section: Friday 1:30 pm, 6:30 pm; Saturday 9:30 am, 2 pm, 6:30 pm; Sunday 9:30 am, 2 pm. Opening Ceremony: 12:30 pm Friday. 1/2 pt bye any round except seven if requested in advance (limit one). Awards: 7 pm (approximate) Sunday. Special Events: National Elementary Bughouse Championship: Thursday 11 am. National Elementary Blitz Championship: Thursday 5 pm. Two Sections: K-6 and K-3. Blitz EF: $15 per player/$20 on site or if after April 30. Bughouse entries on site only. $25 per team. Coaches and Parents meeting: 11 am Friday. Scholastic meeting: 2:30 pm Saturday. Coaches Forum: 7:00 pm Saturday. Tournament Feedback meeting: 9:30 am Sunday. Parents and Friends Tournament: 4SS, Saturday 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, on site registration only, rated and unrated section, new! Trophies for parent and child combined results. All: please bring clocks. Sets and score sheets provided. USCF membership required. Any roster changes made on site will incur a $20 change fee. Team rooms available: pknight@uschess.org. April rating supplement will be used. Questions: Contact Alan Kantor: 931-787-1234 ext. 128 or email akantor@uschess.org. Send your entry to: U. S. Chess Federation, Attn: Elementary, P. O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Additional event details: www.uschess.org "Scholastics" - "Upcoming Nationals". Enter online, main event and blitz at: https://secure.uschess.org/webstore/tournament.php. JGP.

Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, Exit 12 off I-287 at Weston Canal Road. (732) 560-9880 Fax (732) 356-7455. In 3 Sections: Championship (U2200), Reserved (U1800), Booster (U1400) with two and three day schedules. Three Day Schedule: 6-SS, 50/2, SD1. Registration: Saturday 5/24, 9:30-10:45 am. Rounds 12-6, 11-5, 9-3. Two Day Schedule: First three games G/60, round four merges with 3-day schedule. Registration: Sunday 5/25, 8:30-9:30 am. Rounds: 10 am-12:15 pm-2:30 pm. Championship: Trophies to top five, top Under 2000, Under 1900, Under 1800, Senior 55/over, Under 16, Under 13. Reserve: Trophies to top five, top Under 1600, Under 1500, Under 1400, Senior 55/over, Under 16, Under 13. Booster: Trophies to top five, top Under 1200, Under 1100, Under 1000, Under 900, Under 800, Senior 55/over, Under 16, Under 13. All sections: EF: $39 if postmarked by 5/20, $41 if by PayPal at EntryFeesRus.com. $45 at site. Two half-point byes allowed in rounds 1-5 if requested before first round. April Rating supplement used. Hotel rates $79 with free breakfast, if by 5/10. Mention U.S. Amateur Chess for rate. Entries: Make checks payable to NJSCF. Indicate clearly the section and playing schedule desired. Mail advanced entries to Ken Thomas 115 West Moore Street Hackettstown NJ 07840. Information: 908-763-6468 or acn@goes.com No smoking or chewing tobacco NC W. JGP.

Holiday Inn Palo Verde, 4550 S Palo Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714, 520-746-1161. SECTIONS: Championship (U2200), Reserve (U1600), Booster (U1200) & Scholastic (K-8 and U1000). Scholastic section is 3 separate 1-day tournaments. SCHEDULE: (Championship, Reserve, and Booster) 6/SS, 40/2, 25/1. Reg: 5/24, 8:30 - 9:30 AM. Rds: 10-4, 10-4, 9-3. (Scholastic) 4/SS, G/40. Reg: 5/24 - 5/26, 8:30 - 9:30 AM. Rds: 5/24 - 5/26, 10-11:30-1:30-3. PRIZES: Free entry to the National Open to 1st place in Championship and Reserve. (Championship) Chronos clock + plaque to Top 3, Plaque to Top 1900-1999, 1800-1899, 1700-1799, 1600-1699, U1600, Senior 50+, Junior U19, and Junior U16. Plaque + 2 Ultimate Chess sets for Best Family Pair. (Reserve) Chronos clock + plaque to 1st, Digital clock + plaque to 2nd, 3rd. Plaque to Top 1300-1399, 1200-1299, U1200, Senior 50+, and Junior U13. Plaque + 2 Ultimate Chess sets for Best Family Pair. (Booster) Digital clock + trophy to 1st, trophy to 2nd - 5th, Top Unrated and Junior U10. (Scholastic, each day) Digital clock + trophy to 1st, trophy to 2nd - 5th, Top U800, U600, and Unrated. SPECIAL PRIZES: DVDs donated by Susan Polgar Foundation for door prizes! Analog clock to Biggest Upset of each round in Championship or Reserve section. Chronos clock to Scholastic player with the highest combined score over the three 1-day tournaments. EF: (Championship & Reserve) $55 if by 5/21, $65 if after 5/21. (Booster) $40 if by 5/21, $50 if after 5/21. (Scholastic) $15 for each tournament or $40 for all three days if by 5/21, additional $5 if after 5/21. ALL: Half-point byes allowed for all rounds but must be requested prior to start of Round 2. HR: (if by 5/9: $64 (single) or $72 (suite), mention "SACA". ENT: Make checks payable to SACA, mail to SACA, Attn: US Am West 2008, PO Box 42407, Tucson, AZ 85733. Info: Karen Pennock, 520-975-3946, e-mail: kpennock@qwest.net, web: www.sazchess.org. NC. NS. W. JGP.

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.

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 ($75,000 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): $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. 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 (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 (available soon): https://secure.uschess.org/webstore/tournaments.php. Enter by phone: 1-800-903-8723. Tournament website: (available soon) http://www.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.