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July 2008 G/29 Grand Prix Event    July 22, 2008    Greeley     Boulder Chess Festival: 2008 Boulder Invitational    July 25 - 27, 2008    Boulder     US Air Force Academy Non-USCF Community Swiss    July 26, 2008    US Air Force Academy     US Air Force Academy USCF Open Quads    July 26, 2008    US Air Force Academy     Boulder Chess Festival: 2008 Boulder Qualifiers    July 26 - 27, 2008    Boulder     Boulder Chess Festival: 2008 Festival Open    July 26 - 27, 2008    Boulder     Pikes Peak Open    August 2 - 3, 2008    Manitou Springs     Poor Richard's Bookstore August Open    August 6 - 27, 2008    Colorado Springs     August 2008 G/29 Grand Prix Event - Boulder    August 27, 2008    Boulder     Colorado Open - State Championship    August 30 - 31, 2008         Poor Richard's Bookstore September Open    September 3 - 24, 2008    Colorado Springs     SOCO One-Day Rated Tournament    September 6, 2008    Pueblo     CU Rapid IX    September 13, 2008    Boulder     September 2008 G/29 Grand Prix Event - Fort Collins    September 16, 2008    Fort Collins     DCC Back To School Denker/Polgar Fundraiser    September 20, 2008    Denver     Kendel Crose Memorial 2008 Wyoming Closed    September 27 - 28, 2008    Evansville, Wy     2008 Boulder Blitz Championship    October 4, 2008    Boulder     DCC Columbus Discovery Special    October 11, 2008    Denver     DCC Halloween Special    November 1, 2008    Denver     Halloween Open One-Day Rated Tournament    November 1, 2008    Pueblo     2008 Boulder Fall Classic    November 8 - 9, 2008    Boulder     DCC Thanksgiving Turkey Hunt    November 22, 2008    Denver     Winter Springs Open    December 6 - 7, 2008    Manitou Springs     CU Rapid X    December 13, 2008    Boulder

July 2008 G/29 Grand Prix Event, July 22, 2008

3 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/29, no delay
Site: Zachariah's Food Court, University Center Lower Level, UNC Campus, Greeley, CO.
Directions: Take Highway 34 into Greeley. From Highway 34, turn North (Left if heading East on Highway 34, Right if heading West) onto 11th Ave. Continue on 11th Ave until you reach 22nd Street. Turn Right on 22nd Street. Take the first Left into the parking lot of the University Center.
Open: One open section. USCF membership required.
Unrated: Open to all without a USCF Membership. (Special Section, This G/29 Tournament Only)
Entry fee: $3
Prizes: 100% of entry fees, minus USCF rating fee. (60% of total entry fees for tourney prizes, remainder after rating fee to Grand Prix Prize Fund.)
Registration: 6:30 - 7:00 pm Onsite registration only, but please email if you intend to come., Rounds: 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm.
Entries: Travis Pape
E-mail: chessunc@yahoo.com
A G/29 Grand Prix Event, hosted by the Greeley Chess Club

Boulder Chess Festival: 2008 Boulder Invitational, July 25 - 27, 2008

Time Control: G/120 TD/5
Site: Best Western Boulder Inn, Aspen Room, 770 28th Street Boulder CO 80303
8-player Round Robin: One Closed Section
Entry fee: $45
Prizes: 1st: $250, 2nd: $100
Round Times: 7/25: 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM. 7/26: 10, 2:30, 7. 7/27: 9, 2
E-mail: boulderchessclub@yahoo.com
Website: www.geocities.com/boulderchessclub
The top four places from last year's Invitational (Renard Anderson, Philipp Ponomarev, Mitesh Shridhar, and Markus Petters) and the winner of last year's Festival Open (Jay Shaeffer) are invited. The other three spots will be the three highest-rated players who apply by July 5th 2008.

US Air Force Academy Non-USCF Community Swiss, July 26, 2008

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/15
Site: Milazzo Recreation Center, Community Center, US Air Force Academy.
Directions: On the beautiful US Air Force Academy. From COS take I-25, exit Academy Blvd/South entrance of the Academy. Follow Stadium Drive, about 5 miles, cross over railroad bridge, continue up the hill to Community Center Drive, turn left, go up the hill about 2 miles, at crest of hill, turn left on Aspen Drive, Fitness Facility is on your left. Go to end of street, turn left, proceed about 500 feet and you will see a large parking lot on right and the Milazzo Center, which is set back aways.
Community Swiss: A non-USCF chess tournament open to all novice, beginners, and social chess players.
Entry fee: $5
Prizes: Award Certificates and Certificates of Participation
Registration: 09:30 - 10:00 AM, 26 July 2008, Rounds: 10:15 AM; 11:00 AM; 11:45 AM; 12:30 PM..
Entries: Dean Brown 4225 Hedge Lane, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917
Phone: (719) 573-5176
E-mail: browndw1@mindspring.com
This tournament is open to the public.
Sponsored by the USAFA Communities Activities Center with direction by Southern Colorado Chess.

US Air Force Academy USCF Open Quads, July 26, 2008

3 round Round Robin system tournament.
Time Control: Game/60; 5-sec Delay
Site: Milazzo Recreation Center, Community Center, US Air Force Academy.
Directions: Located on the beautiful US Air Force Academy in the Community Center. From COS take I-25, exit Academy Blvd/South entrance of the Academy. Follow Stadium Drive, about 5 miles, cross over railroad bridge, continue up the hill to Community Center Drive, turn left, go up the hill about 2 miles, at crest of hill, turn left on Aspen Drive, Fitness Facility is on your left. Go to end of street, turn left, proceed about 500 feet and you will see a large parking lot on right and the Milazzo Center, which is set back aways.
USCF-Rated Quads: Each USCF-Rated Quad is a 4-player Round Robin. The top 4 rated players will form a Quad; the next 4 highest rated players will form the next Quad; etc. USCF membership required and can be obtained at the tournament.
Entry fee: $12
Prizes: For each Quad: 1st: $25 2nd: $15
Registration: 08:30-09:00 AM, 26 July 2008. , Rounds: 9:15 AM; 12:15 PM; 2:30 PM.
Entries: Dean Brown 4225 Hedge Lane, Colorado Springs. Colorado 80917
Phone: (719) 573-5176
E-mail: browndw1@mindspring.com
This tournament is open to the public. Sponsored by the USAFA Community Activities Center with direction by Southern Colorado Chess.

Boulder Chess Festival: 2008 Boulder Qualifiers, July 26 - 27, 2008

Time Control: G/120 TD/5
Site: Best Western Boulder Inn, Aspen Room, 770 28th Street Boulder CO 80303
6-player Round Robins: Two Closed Sections
Entry fee: $35
Prizes: $125, 2nd: $50 in each section
Round Times: 7/26: 10, 2:30, 7. 7/27: 9, 2
E-mail: boulderchessclub@yahoo.com
Website: www.geocities.com/boulderchessclub
The winner of each section will be invited to the 2009 Boulder Invitational. Eight players have automatically qualified from last year's Invitational and Open (Dan Avery, Andrew Duren, Bill Weihmiller, Samik Dasgupta, Cory Foster, Alan August, Gary Bagstad, and Mark Luce). The four remaining spots will go to the highest rated players who apply by July 12th (but who do not play in the Invitational)

Boulder Chess Festival: 2008 Festival Open, July 26 - 27, 2008

5 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: G/120 TD/5
Site: Best Western Boulder Inn, Aspen Room, 770 28th Street Boulder CO 80303
Sections: One Open Section
Entry fee: $30
Prizes: 60% of Entries, but prizes will be limited to $30 for players who could have been played in a higher section.
Round Times: 7/26: 10, 2:30, 7. 7/27: 9, 2
E-mail: boulderchessclub@yahoo.com
Website: www.geocities.com/boulderchessclub
The top four places in the Festival Open will be invited to participate in the 2009 Boulder Qualifiers.

Pikes Peak Open, August 2 - 3, 2008

5 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Rds 1-3 40/90 and G/1; Rds 4-5 40/2 and G/1
Site: Manitou Springs City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave.
Sections: One open section
Entry fee: $30 if rec’d by July 31, $35 at site. $8 EF discount for juniors, seniors, unrated.
Prizes: Cash prizes per entries.
Registration: 8:30 - 9:30, Rounds: 10, 2:30, 7:00; 9:00 AM, 3:00.
Entries: Richard Buchanan 844B Prospect Place, Manitou Springs CO 80829
Phone: (719) 685-1984
E-mail: buckpeace@pcisys.net
CSCA required, ($15, jrs & srs 10), OSA.
Colorado Tour Event

Poor Richard's Bookstore August Open, August 6 - 27, 2008

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/85; 5-sec delay
Site: Poor Richard's Bookstore, 320 Tejon Street, Colorado Springs
Directions: A block west of Nevada Avenue between Boulder and Platte Streets.
Consecutive Wednesdays: One section USCF Regular Rated Open
Entry fee: $10
Prizes: Prizes based on entries
Registration: 6 August: 6:15-6:45 PM; may join in any Wednesday, Rounds: 7 PM on 6 August, 13 August, 20 August, and 27 August.
Entries: Jerry Maier 229 Hargrove Court, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919-2213
Phone: (719)660-5531
E-mail: pmjer77@aim.com
A Colorado Springs Chess Club Event.
An half point bye will be allowed.

August 2008 G/29 Grand Prix Event - Boulder, August 27, 2008

3 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/29, no delay
Site: Room 382, University Memorial Center, CU Campus, Boulder, CO.
Open: One open section. Accelerated Pairings used with more than 12 entries. USCF membership required.
Entry fee: $3
Prizes: 100% of entry fees, minus USCF rating fee. (60% of total entry fees for tourney prizes, remainder after rating fee to Grand Prix Prize Fund.)
Registration: 6:30-7:00pm. Onsite registration only, but please email if you intend to come., Rounds: 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm.
Entries: Klaus Johnson
Phone: (303) 854-7898
E-mail: boulderchessclub@yahoo.com
A G/29 Grand Prix Event, hosted by the Boulder Chess Club.
Not a qualifier for the 2009 Boulder Club Championship.

Colorado Open - State Championship, August 30 - 31, 2008

5 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Rd 1 G/90; other rounds 40/90 and G/1
Site: To be announced.
Sections: Championship, Reserve (Under 1700)
Entry fee: $35 if rec'd by 8/28, $40 at door. $9 discount to Juniors, Seniors, Unrated. Make checks out to CSCA.
Prizes: Per entries.
Registration: 8-9 AM, Rounds: Saturday rounds 9:30, 1:00, 6:30; Sunday rounds 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM..
Entries: Richard Buchanan 844 B Prospect Place, Manitou Springs CO 80829
Phone: (719) 685-1984
E-mail: buckpeace@pcisys.net
CSCA Membership meeting Sunday afternoon at 2:30
Location and other details will be published here ASAP.
Colorado Tour Event

Poor Richard's Bookstore September Open, September 3 - 24, 2008

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/85; 5-sec delay
Site: Poor Richard's Bookstore, 320 Tejon Street, Colorado Springs
Directions: A block west of Nevada Ave between Boulder and Platte Streets.
Consecutive Wednesdays: One section USCF Regular Rated Open
Entry fee: $10
Prizes: Prizes based on entries
Registration: 3 September: 6:15-6:45 PM,; may join in any Wednesday, Rounds: 7 PM on 3 September, 10 September, 17 September, and 24 September.
Entries: Jerry Maier 229 Hargrove Court, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919-2213
Phone: (719)660-5531
E-mail: pmjer77@aim.com
A Colorado Springs Chess Club Event.
An half point bye will be allowed.

SOCO One-Day Rated Tournament, September 6, 2008

5 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: G/30 TD 5
Site: The Daily Grind, 209 S. Union, Pueblo
Directions: Take 1st Street exit, three blocks to Union; Union & D Street
Entry fee: $20; Sr, Jr, Unr $15
Prizes: Cash prizes based on entry fees will be distributed at the conclusion of the event.
Registration: 9:00-9:45, Rounds: 10, 11:15, 12:30, 2:30, 3:45.
Entries: Liz Wood
Phone: 719-566-6929
E-mail: chessliz@comcast.net
CSCA & USCF required. OSA.
Final round byes must be requested before the start of Round 2, and are irrevocable.
COLORADO TOUR EVENT

CU Rapid IX, September 13, 2008

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: G/45 TD/5
Site: University Memorial Center, CU Campus: Room #415
Open: Open to all USCF members
Entry fee: $15
Prizes: 75% of Entries
Registration: 9:00-9:45 AM, Rounds: 10, 11:45, 2:30, 4:15.
Phone: (303)854-7898
E-mail: boulderchessclub@yahoo.com
Website: www.geocities.com/boulderchessclub
A regular qualifier for the 2009 Boulder Club Championship

September 2008 G/29 Grand Prix Event - Fort Collins, September 16, 2008

3 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/29, no delay
Site: Lory Student Center, 2nd Floor Food Court, CSU Campus, Fort Collins, CO.
Directions: Turn from College Ave onto W. Laurel St. Once on Laurel, Turn left into CSU at the 2nd stop light at Meldrum St. Park in the parking lot near Lory Student Center.
Open: One open section. Accelerated Pairings used with more than 12 entries. USCF membership required.
Entry fee: $3
Prizes: 100% of entry fees, minus USCF rating fee. (60% of total entry fees for tourney prizes, remainder after rating fee to Grand Prix Prize Fund.)
Registration: 6:30-7:00pm. Onsite registration only, but please email if you intend to come., Rounds: 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm.
Entries: Lee Lahti
Phone: (970) 372-8590
E-mail: lee.lahti@comcast.net
A G/29 Grand Prix Event, hosted by the Fort Collins Chess Club.

DCC Back To School Denker/Polgar Fundraiser, September 20, 2008

5 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/30
Site: Tabor Center 16th Street Mall
Open: Open to all USCF players rated and unrated.
Reserve: Open to all USCF players rated 1500 and below or unrated.
Entry fee: $20 on-site, $15 by 9/15, $3 discount to DCC members
Prizes: Based on entries, 1/2 of entries to Scholarship Fund
Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 8:45, Rounds: 9:00 a.m., 10:15, 11:30, 1:00 p.m. 2:15 .
Entries: Joe Haines 6871 Knox Ct., Denver, CO 80221
Phone: (720) 339-7233
E-mail: joehaines@comcast.net
A DCC Club Event.
No pre-registration accepted without payment.
Free Parking at Tabor Center.

Kendel Crose Memorial 2008 Wyoming Closed, September 27 - 28, 2008

5 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Rd. 1 = G/60, Rds. 2-5 = 35/90, G/60
Site: C'mon Inn Casper, Teton Room, 201 East Lathrop Road (At Exit 185 on I-25), Evansville, Wyoming.
Directions: Wyoming chess players only.
Open: All players
Entry fee: $20
Prizes: Based on entries.
Registration: 8:30-9:30 am, Rounds: 9:45-12-5:30, 9-2:30.
Entries: Allan Cunningham 4019 Golden Court, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: (307) 635-3102
E-mail: adcdac@bresnan.net
Wyoming chess players only.
WCA memb. req.
NS, NC.

2008 Boulder Blitz Championship, October 4, 2008

Time Control: G/5, No delay
Site: University Memorial Center, CU Campus: Room #415
Semi-final: Open to all USCF members
Final: Open to the top 7 players from the Semi-final
Entry fee: $20
Prizes: 75% of Entries
Registration: 9:00-9:45 AM, Rounds: 10, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00. 12:30. Final starts at 2:30.
Phone: (303)854-7898
E-mail: boulderchessclub@yahoo.com
Semi-final: 6 round double swiss system (12 games)
Final: 7-player double round robin (12 games)
Website: www.geocities.com/boulderchessclub
A regular qualifier for the 2009 Boulder Club Championship

DCC Columbus Discovery Special, October 11, 2008

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/45
Site: Tabor Center 16th Street Mall
Open : Open to all USCF rated players and unrated players
Reserve: Open to all USCF rated players rated 1492 and below or unrated.
Entry fee: $30 on-site, $24 in advance, $7 discount to Srs., Jrs, and Unr., $3 discount to DCC members
Prizes: Based on Entries
Registration: 8:00 a.m - 8:45 , Rounds: 9:00 a.m., 10:30, 12:30, 2:00.
Entries: Joe Haines 6871 Knox Ct., Denver, CO 80221
Phone: (720) 339-7233
E-mail: joehaines@comcast.net
A DCC Club Event.
A CO Tour Event.
No pre-registration accepted without payment.
Free parking at the Tabor Center.
CSCA membership req., OSA

DCC Halloween Special, November 1, 2008

7 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/15
Site: Tabor Center 16th Street Mall
Open: Open to all USCF rated and unrated players.
Reserve: Open to all USCF players rated 1566 and below and unrated players.
Spooky: Open to all USCF players rated 666 and below and unrated players.
Entry fee: $20 on-site, $15 by 10/27, $5 discount to those in costume (as decided by TD), $3 discount to DCC members
Prizes: Based on Entries. Prize for Best in Costume Male and Female.
Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 8:45, Rounds: 9:00 a.m., 9:45, 10:30, 11:15, 12:30 p.m., 1:15, 2:00.
Entries: Joe Haines 6871 Knox Ct., Denver, CO 80221
Phone: (720) 339-7233
E-mail: joehaines@comcast.net
A DCC Club Event.
No pre-registration accepted without payment.
Free Parking at Tabor Center.

Halloween Open One-Day Rated Tournament, November 1, 2008

5 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: G/30 TD 5
Site: The Daily Grind, 209 S. Union, Pueblo
Directions: Take 1st Street exit, three blocks to Union; Union & D Street
Entry fee: $20; Sr, Jr, Unr $15
Prizes: Cash prizes based on entry fees will be distributed at the conclusion of the event.
Registration: 9:00-9:45, Rounds: 10, 11:15, 12:30, 2:30, 3:45.
Entries: Liz Wood
Phone: 719-566-6929
E-mail: chessliz@comcast.net
CSCA & USCF required. OSA.
Final round byes must be requested before the start of Round 2, and are irrevocable.
COLORADO TOUR EVENT

2008 Boulder Fall Classic, November 8 - 9, 2008

Time Control: G/90 TD/5 for Open, G/30 TD/5 for U1200
Site: University Memorial Center, CU Campus: Room #415
Open: Open to all USCF members
Reserve: Open to all USCF members rated under 1200 and unrated USCF members
Entry fee: $35 for Open, $5 less if rec'd by 11/5, $8 less for Jr/Sr/Unrated. $15 for Reserve, $5 less for Jr/Sr/Unrated
Prizes: $600 gtd in open. 1st,2nd: $180-$120. U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400 $75 each. Trophies to top 3 in Reserve, top U1000, Top U800, and top unrated
Registration: 9:00-9:45 AM, Rounds: Open: Sat: 10, 2, 6. Sunday 11:30, 3:30. Reserve: 10, 11:15, 1:30, 2:45, 4.
Phone: (303)854-7898
E-mail: boulderchessclub@yahoo.com
Website: www.geocities.com/boulderchessclub
Open is a large qualifier for the 2009 Boulder Club Championship
A CO Tour Event
CSCA membership is required for open
CSCA membership not required for Reserve, but there is a $5 discount on CSCA membership with entry fee (adults only $10, Jr/Sr only $5 for 1 yr CSCA if playing in the Reserve)

DCC Thanksgiving Turkey Hunt, November 22, 2008

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/60
Site: Tabor Center 16th Street Mall
Open: Open to all USCF rated and unrated players.
Reserve: Open to all USCF players rated 1500 and below and unrated players.
Entry fee: $30 on-site, $26 by 11/17, $7 discount to Jrs., Srs., and Unr., $3 discount to DCC members
Prizes: Based on Entries
Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 8:45, Rounds: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m..
Entries: Joe Haines 6871 Knox Ct., Denver, CO 80221
Phone: (720) 339-7233
E-mail: joehaines@comcast.net
A DCC Club Event.
A CO Tour Event.
No pre-registration accepted without payment.
Free parking at Tabor Center.
CSCA membership req., OSA

Winter Springs Open, December 6 - 7, 2008

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: 40/2 and G/1
Site: Masonic Lodge, 455 El Paso Blvd, Manitou Springs
June: open to all
July: U1800
August: U1400
Entry fee: $30 if rec’d by 12/4, $35 at site. $8 off EF for Juniors, Seniors, Unrated
Prizes: Cash prizes per entries
Registration: 8:30 - 9:30, Rounds: 10, 4; 9, 3.
Entries: Richard Buchanan 844 B Prospect Place, Manitou Springs CO 80829
Phone: (719) 685-1984
E-mail: buckpeace@pcisys.net
CSCA membership required ($15, 10 for juniors/seniors),
OSA. Colorado Tour Event.

CU Rapid X, December 13, 2008

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: G/45 TD/5
Site: University Memorial Center, CU Campus: Room #415
Open: Open to all USCF members
Entry fee: $15
Prizes: 75% of Entries
Registration: 9:00-9:45 AM, Rounds: 10, 11:45, 2:30, 4:15.
Phone: (303)854-7898
E-mail: boulderchessclub@yahoo.com
Website: www.geocities.com/boulderchessclub
A regular qualifier for the 2009 Boulder Club Championship