See previous issue for TLAs appearing July 1-14
AL 35244. Info: CaesarChess @ yahoo. com; www. CaesarChess. com or www. AlabamaChess. com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
July 28, Huntsville Classic 4SS, TC: G / 75. UAH – University Center Room 126, 1410 Ben Graves Dr., Huntsville, AL 35816. Open( PF: $$ b / 20): $ 225-150-U1900:125- U1700:100; Reserve( PF: $$ b / 20): $ 200-125 – U1300:100-U1100:75; Rds.: 9-11:30-2:30-5. EF: $ 30; if mailed by JUL 21st; $ 40 at site. Scholastic: 5SS, TC: G / 30. EF: $ 20. Trophy: Top 3. Rds.: 9:15-10:30- 12-1:15-2:30. Late REG.: JUL 28th: 8-8:40am. Checks payable to: Caesar Chess. ENT: Caesar Chess LLC, 5184 Caldwell Mill Rd., Suite 204- 202, Birmingham, AL 35244. Info: CaesarChess @ yahoo. com; www. CaesarChess. com or www. AlabamaChess. com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Arizona
July 19-22,20-22 or 21-22, 17th annual Pacific Coast Open( CA-S) See Grand Prix.
July 20-22 or 21-22, Ye Olde Pueblo Open and Scholastics See Grand Prix.
Oct. 5-7 or 6-7, 9th annual Los Angeles Open( CA-S) See Grand Prix.
Dec. 26-30, 26-29 or 27-29, 22nd annual North American Open( NV) See Grand Prix.
Arkansas
Aug. 17-19, Arkansas State Championship See Grand Prix.
California, Northern
Capital City C. C. Sundays Chess for Kids Round Table Pizza, 3005 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento. FREE CHESS CLASS: 11am( Kids & Families). EVENTS: Quads:( 3 / RR) &/ or Swisses( 3 Rds.). T / C: G / 30 w / 5 Second Delay. RDS.: 1pm / Ongoing. PRIZES: 1st- Trophy or Inscribed Digital Delay Clock & Chess Medals or Pins for all. TIE-BREAK: G / 7 w / 3 Second Delay. EF: $ 15. REG.: Site & Noon. DIRECTOR: John C. Barnard 209-450-6133. JohnCharlesBarnard @ gmail. com, capitalcity chessclub. com.
July 21, Pleasanton Grand Prix Quads Hilton, 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Trophies: Players w / winning record. Sched: Check-in 4p, Games 4:30-6:30p. 3xG / 30. EF: $ 25, Onsite +$ 15. Big Trophies to top 10 players in May-July tourneys. More Info: BayAreaChess. com / tacobell12. NS. NC. W.
July 21, Pleasanton Grand Prix Swiss Hilton, 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Trophies: Players w / winning record, teams w / 2 + players. Sched: Reg. 9-9:30a. Games 10a-2p. EF: $ 33, Onsite +$ 15. Big Trophies to top 10 players in May- July tourneys. More Info: BayAreaChess. com / tacobell12. NS. NC.
July 19-22,20-22 or 21-22, 17th annual Pacific Coast Open( CA-S) See Grand Prix.
July 20-22 or 21-22, People’ s Tournament See Grand Prix.
Aug. 17-19 or 18-19, 4th annual Central California Open See Grand Prix.
Sept. 1-3 or 2-3, 2012 CalChess Labor Day Championships See Grand Prix.
Oct. 5-7 or 6-7, 9th annual Los Angeles Open( CA-S) See Grand Prix.
California, Southern
Los Angeles CHESS CLUB The premier chess club in Southern California!( 310) 795- 5710 * www. LAChessClub. com. The premier chess club in Southern California! Saturdays: 10AM-10 pm( Novice Class & 3 Tournaments) Sundays: 12-6 & 1-5 pm( Beginner class & 2 Tournaments) – Details on our web site Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30 pm( Intermediate / Advance Lecture) 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 *( 310) 795-5710( 4 blocks 405 West, Santa Monica & Butler * 2nd Floor – above Javan Restaurant) * Group Classes * Tournaments * Private( 1:1) Lessons.
Beverly Hills Chess Club Join the elite group of chess enthusiasts! Curriculum based instruction from ages 3 and above, Privates, Lectures, Blitz, Simuls, Open & Scholastic tournaments, Camps, Adult events, Member-only events and more... Open T, TH, F, Sat, Sun( hours vary). 8950 W. Olympic Blvd., # 210, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. In the Beverly Hills Plaza( Corner of Lapeer Dr. & Olympic) 310-274-7873, email us at info @ bhchessclub. com, website www. bhchessclub. com.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, LACC- Every Sunday Chess 4 Jrs. 5 separate events – 3 Sections: K-1, K-3, K-6. 5SS, G / 30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blocks W 405. EF: $ 30($ 20 LACC memb, $ 10 off siblings, Free new LACC memb). Reg.: 12-1 pm. Rds.: 1pm & asap. Prizes: Trophies( Top 3) & medals; each player receives a prize! Parking: Free at BoA and streets or building basement($ 5). Free Pizza & Soda. Info:( 310) 795-5710 or www. LAChessClub. com or Mick @ LAChess Club. com.
July 1,15, 22, 29, LACC- Sunday G / 61 3SS, G / 61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 2 Sections: Open & U1600. EF: $ 30($ 20 memb, $ 10 no prizes). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1 / 2 collections. Parking: Free at BoA and streets or basement($ 5). Info: 310 / 795-5710 or www. LAChessClub. com.
July 7, LACC- Our 10-Year Anniversary Blitz!!( QC) 5DSS, G / 5. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025. EF: $ 15. Reg.: Sat. 6-
6:30 pm. Rds.: 6:30 pm, 6:50,… Prizes: 1 / 2 collections. Info: Mick Bighamian:( 310) 795-5710.
July 7-8, LACC- Our 10-Year Anniversary!! See Grand Prix.
July 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28 & 29, LACC- Sat & Sun G / 61 6SS, G / 61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. 2 Sections: Open & U1600. EF: $ 55($ 35 LACC memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm each day. Prizes: 1 / 2 collections. Parking: Free at BoA and streets($ 5 basement). Info: 310 / 795-5710 or www. LAChessClub. com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
July 14, 21, 28, LACC- LA Masters G / 30 3SS, G / 30. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blks W 405. EF: $ 30($ 20 memb). Reg.: 5-6 pm. Rds.: 6, 7, 8 pm. Prizes: 75 % collections. Parking: Free at BoA($ 5 basement). Info: 310 / 795-5710 or www. LAChessClub. com.
July 14, 21, 28, LACC- Sat Nite Blitz( G / 5)( QC) 5DSS,( 10 Games). 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd fl. 4 blks W 405. EF: $ 10. Q-rated. Reg.: 8-9 pm. Rds.: 9, 9:20, 9:40, 10, 10:20. Prizes: 1 / 2 collections. Parking: Free at BoA($ 5 basement). Info: 310 / 795-5710 or www. LAChessClub. com.
July 14, 21, 28, LACC- Saturday G / 61 3SS, G / 61. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd. 2 Sections: Open & U1600. EF: $ 30($ 20 memb, $ 10 no prizes). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 2, 4 pm. Prizes: 1 / 2 collections. Parking: basement($ 5). Info: 310 / 795- 5710 or www. LAChessClub. com.
July 14, Aug. 25, Bay Area Chess4Less Quads 1639A S. Main St., Milpitas, 95035. Trophies for winning record. Sched: Check-in by: 3:15p, 3xG / 30. Games: 3:45-6. EF: $ 19 by Wed before tourney. Info / flyer: BayAreaChess. com / chess4less. NS. NC.
July 19-22, 20-22 or 21-22, 17th annual Pacific Coast Open See Grand Prix.
July 21, Young People ' s Quads Hilton, 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Trophies: Players w / win rec. Sched: Checkin 4p, Games: 4:30-6:30p. 3xG30. EF: $ 25, Onsite +$ 15. More Info: BayAreaChess. com / youngppl. NS. NC. W.
July 21, Young People ' s Swiss Hilton, 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Trophies: Players w / win rec & teams. Sched: Reg. 9-9:30a. Games: 10a-2p. EF: $ 33, Onsite +$ 15. More Info: BayAreaChess. com / youngppl. NS. NC. W.
July 28 & 29, LACC- Sat & Sun G / 90 4SS, G / 90. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90025, 2nd fl. EF: $ 55($ 35 LACC memb). Reg.: 11-12 pm. Rds.: 12, 3 pm each day. Prizes: 1 / 2 collections. Parking: Free on Butler($ 5 basement). Info: 310 / 795-5710 or www. LAChessClub. com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Aug. 4-5, San Diego County Championship See Grand Prix.
4th annual CENTRAL CALIFORNIA OPEN August 17-19 or 18-19, 2012- $ 10,000 projected prizes, $ 7000 minimum
5 rounds, 40 / 2, SD / 1, d5( 2-day option, rds 1-2 G / 75, d5), Radisson Hotel, 2233 Ventura St, Fresno CA 93710. Free parking, free airport shuttle. Co-sponsored by Fresno Chess Club.
Hotel rates: $ 89-89, 800-333- 3333( corrected), 559-268-1000, request chess rate, reserve by 8 / 3.
Prizes $ 10,000 based on 125 paid entries( re-entries and $ 60 off entries count half); minimum $ 7000( 70 % of each prize) guaranteed. In 4 sectons: Open: $ 1500-700-400-300, clear / tiebreak 1st $ 100, top U2200 $ 600, U2100 $ 500. FIDE rated, 50 GPP.
Under 2000: $ 1200-600-400-200, top U1800 $ 500.
Under 1700: $ 1000-500-300-200, top U1500 $ 400.
Under 1400: $ 300-200-100, trophies to top U1000, U800, U600, Unrated
Unrated prize limits: U1400 $ 150, U1700 $ 500.
Top 3 sections entry fee: 3-day $ 118, 2-day $ 117 mailed by 8 / 8, all $ 115 online at chesstour. com by 8 / 14, $ 120 phoned by 8 / 14( 406- 896-2038, no questions), $ 130 at site( no checks, credit cards OK), or online until 2 hours before first game. Mailed entry $ 15 less to Fresno CC members.
Under 1400 Section entry fee: all $ 60 less than above.
Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry. Online at chesstour. com, Adult $ 30, Young Adult $ 20, Scholastic $ 15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $ 40, Young Adult $ 30, Scholastic $ 20.
Unofficial uschess. org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.
3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 & 4:15.
2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10:30 am, rds Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:15.
Half point byes OK all rds( limit 1 bye if eligible for class prizes); must commit before rd 2.
All: USCF membership required. No smoking. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible. JGP.
Entry: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Optional entry form faces Chess Life inside back cover. $ 15 service charge for refunds. Questions: Director @ Chess. US. Advance entries posted at chesstour. com.
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