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4SS G/75 Pryzbala Center Great Room, Catholic University 620 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20064. One Section: Open, Top G: $500-350-225, rest b/o 55. Top A,B/unr,C,D,U1200 each $120. Rds.: Sat: 10-1:30-4-7. REG.: 8:45-9:45 am. EF: $35 if rec'd by 10/27, $45 after. One 1/2 pt bye available before rd 1 and irrevocable. Visit studentorg.cua.edu/chess for online entry, registration form and official rules. Make checks payable to: CUA Chess Club, 204 Pryzbala Center, 620 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20064. Questions to 11frame@cua.edu. WCL JGP.

(IA GP Qualifier) 5SS. 30/75, SD/1. Molecular Biology Building, ISU Campus, Ames, IA. EF: $40 by 10/25, $50 at site. Jr/Sr: $25 by 10/25, $35 at site. IA memb req'd $15, Jr/Sr $10. OSA ($$ b/40, top 3G): 250+T, 150, 100, U1900, U1600, U1300, U1000, each 75-50. Reg.: 8-8:30 am. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30, 10-2:30. NS NC WC. Entries to: Roger Gotschall, 1341 Truman Place, Ames, IA 50010. Info: Ameschess@aol.com or 515-233-4239. WCL JGP.

5-SS, G/120, WMU Bernhard Center, 1903 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008. $$2,700 b/80 (min. 75% gtd.). Open: $350-275-200, U2000 $180-90, U1800 $160-80, top upset $25. Reserve (U1600): $325-250-175, U1400 $160-80, U1200 $140-70, U1000/unr $120, top upset $20. Unrated only eligible for open or unrated prizes and count as half entries. All entries beyond 80 full entries added to prize fund. EF: $45 received by Oct. 24, $60 after or at site (Unrated $25 by Oct. 24, $40 after or at site). Reg.: Sat 9-9:45am. Rds.: Sat 10-2:30-7, Sun 9-1:30. Ent/Inf: Mike Schulte, 921 W. Kalamazoo Ave. Apt 4, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, 248-496-0869, mike@chessreg.com, www.westmichiganchess.com. WCL JGP.

Qualifier to the 2009 FIDE World Cup! Tournament Format: 9 Rounds, Swiss System. Rules: FIDE rules apply 9SS, 40/90 min, SD/30 min. plus 30 sec. increment per move Schedule: Available at www.chesseducators.com When: November 1-7, 2008 Where: Marriott Boca Raton Hotel, Boca Raton, Florida. Chess Rate $120 1-4 in room. Rooms must be booked by 10/03 to receive the Chess Rate. Call 888-888-3780 and mention Pan Am or Chess. Hotel Website: www.bocaratonmarriottbrochure.com. Prizes guaranteed: 1st 4,000 ; 2nd 3,000; 3rd 2,000; 4th 1,500; 5th 1,000; 6th 900; 7th 800; 8th 700 ; 9th 600; 10th 500; 11th 200; 12th 200; 13th 200; 14th 200; 15th 200. Special Prizes: Top Player under 18 $300; Top women player $300; Top player over 50 $300. Titles: Continental Championship regulations apply for titles and norms in this event. Entry Fee: Online or by mail, $175 postmarked by 9/30, $200 after September 30. Make Checks Payable to: Chess Educators, LLC and mail to P.O. Box 160 New York, NY 10028. Official Website: www.ChessEducators.com. Online Registration and Payment available. Characteristic: Each National Federation may register as many players as it wishes. These players must have a minimum FIDE rating of 2000 or USCF rating of 2100. All participants must be endorsed by their FIDE recognized, national federations. WCL JGP.

2 sections (Open and U2200). Dean of Chess Academy, 1161 Route #202 North, Branchburg, NJ 08876 (near Chubb Lane) GRAND PRIX SECTION: 9RR, G/10 All Masters will be in top section, which will be a 9SS if necessary. $300, G$$ 100-100-100. U2200 SECTION: 10RR OR 10SS based on entries. G$$ 90% of EF collected returned in prizes. 1-2-3 get 50%-30%-20%. Top 10 players entering event must play in GP section. BOTH SECTIONS: Rounds 11am then ASAP with a break. No Byes: $33 if mailed by October 28, $36 online at entryfeesrus.com, $39 at site. Reg.: 10-11am, November 2. Entries to Ken Thomas 115 W Moore St, Hackettstown NJ 07840. Contact Ken at Cell 908-763-6468 or acn@goes.com. No chewing tobacco, No snuff, NS NC W.

A State Championship Event! 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 1000: $300-150-70, top U2000/Unr $180, U1800 $160, U1600 $140, state championship trophy to top VT resident. EF: 3-day $43, 2-day $42 mailed by 10/24, all $44 online at chesstour.com by 10/29, $45 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/29 (entry only, no questions), $50 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. GMs free; $40 deducted from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 12-6, Sun 9-2:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10:30 am, rds. Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 9-2:15. Half point byes OK all, limit 1; must commit before rd 2. HR: $82-89, 800-261-9442, 802-464-6600, reserve by 10/17 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.

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

3-round Swiss System. Game / 90 with 5 seconds delay. 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 1st. ENTRY FEE: If received by Nov. 7, $30.00. At site, $40.00. REGISTRATION: 6-9pm 11/7; 8-9:30am 11/8. ROUNDS: 10-2-6. BYES: Only one per tournament; must request before 1st round begins. ADVANCE ENTRIES: Roanoke Valley Chess Club, P.O. Box 14143, Roanoke, Va. 24038. PHONE: (540) 344-4446. E-MAIL: info@roanokechess.com WEB PAGE: roanokechess.com.

University Memorial Center, CU Campus, Boulder, CO Room #415. Two sections. Open: 5-SS G/90, EF: $35, $5 less if rec'd by 11/5, $8 less for Jr/Sr/Unrated. CSCA required ($15, $10 for Jr/Sr) Prizes: $600 gtd. 1st-2nd: $180, $120 U2000,U1800,U1600,U1400 $75 each. Rounds: Sat: 10, 2, 6, Sun: 11:30, 3:30. U1200: 5-SS G/30. EF: $15, $5 less for Jr/Sr/Unrated. $5 discount on CSCA with entry. Prizes: Trophies to top 3, U1000, U800, and unrated. Rounds, all Saturday, 10:00, 11:15, 1:30, 2:45, 4. Entries: Klaus Johnson 3605 Endicott Dr. Boulder, CO 80305. Website: www.geocities.com/boulderchessclub.Email: boulderchessclub@yahoo.com. CO TOUR event. WCL JGP for Open section.

4SS, 40/2 SD/1, Chess Club & Scholastic Center, 4657 Maryland Ave. St. Louis MO 63108. EF: $60, $40 for annual members of the club. Free entry for any GM, IM, WGM, or WIM. MCA Membership Req'd from $5. OSA. $$GTD $2,300: $500 1st and $200 2nd overall, $200/$100 1st/2nd ea. A, B, C, D, U1200. $50 1st Unrated. $50 perfect score. Reg.: 9:00 - 9:50. Rds.: 10am, 4:30pm, Sunday 9am, 3:30pm. One 1/2 point bye if declared before round 1. Ent: PO Box 4641, St. Louis, MO 63108 314-361-CHESS. info@saintlouischessclub.org www.saintlouischessclub.org. NS NC W. WCL JGP.

5-SS, G/90 + 30 sec, $$G 1,700. Quality Inn, 2515 W. 6th Ave (Hwy - 51), Stillwater, OK 1-405-372-0800 HR: $60-60-60. Wi-Fi, EF: $25 reserve, $40 Open, $10 more at site. OCF $10. Two Sections: FIDE Open: Gtd 1st 500, 300, 200 A: $200 B: $200 Reserve: U-1600 Gtd 1st $200, 100, Class $ per entries; Reg.: 9-9:45am. Rds at 10-2:30-7, 9-1:15. 2 half pt byes rds 1-4, Open is FIDE rated, NC, CMV, LS, W, Free Parking. Jim Berry, Box 351, Stillwater, OK 74076, 1-405 762-1649. WCL JGP.

A State Championship Event! Plumbers & Pipefitters Union Hall, 7193 Jonestown Rd., Harrisburg PA 17112. 2-day Sections: 5SS, G/120. Reg: 9-9:30am. Rds: 10-2:30-7, 10-2:30. Open: EF: $40 by 10/23, $50 later. $$(680G) $350-150, U2100 $70, U2000 $60, U1900 $50. U1800: EF: $30 by 10/23, $40 later. $$(420 b/20) $150-90, U1700 $70, U1600 $60, U1500 $50. U1400: EF: $20 by 10/23, $30 later. $$(280 b/20) $100-70, U1200 $60, U1000 $50. Saturday-only U1000 Scholastic: 5SS, G/30. Reg: 11-11:30am. Rds: 12-1:15-2:30-3:45-5:30. EF: $15 by 10/23, $25 later. Trophies: 1-5, 1-2 U600, 1-2 U300, 1-2 Unrated, 1-2 Schools. All: PSCF req'd, $5 OSA. Local Info: slam.dk@verizon.net, 717-730-4461. Ent/Info: PSCF, c/o Tom Martinak, 25 Freeport St., Pittsburgh, PA 15223-2245, martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. WCL JGP.

5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), Kings Island Resort, 5691 Kings Island Drive (I-71, 6 mi north of I-275), Mason OH 45040. Free parking. $$ 25,000 based on 360 paid entries (re-entries count as 70% entries, U1000 Section EF 30% entries, unrated not counted); minimum $20,000 (80% of each prize) guaranteed. Free analysis of your games by GM Arthur Bisguier. In 7 sections: Open: $2500-1200-600-300-200, 1st on tiebreak $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1400-700. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1700: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1500: $1500-700-400-200-100. Under 1300: $1500-700-400-200-100. Under 1000: $100-60-40, trophies to top 10. Unrated prize limits: U1000 $40, U1300 $100, U1500 $200, U1700 $300, U1900 $500. Balance goes to next player(s) in line. EF: 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 11/6, all $105 online at chesstour.com by 11/11, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/11 (entry only, no questions), $120 at site. Under 1000 Section EF: 3-day $33, 2-day $32 if mailed by 11/6, $34 online at chesstour.com by 11/11, $36 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 11/11, $40 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry $70; not available in Open Section. All: FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games usually used if otherwise 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 Continental Chess. 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. Byes: (note change): OK all, limit 2, must commit by rd 3 and have under 2 pts. HR: $71-71, 800-727-3050, 513-398-0115, reserve by 10/31 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Car rental is easiest & cheapest transportation from Cincinnati Airport. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658. $10 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. WCL 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. 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 7 days prior to the start of the tournament. 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.

Best Western Executive Court Inn, 13500 S. Willow Street, Manchester, NH 03103. In 2 Sections, Open: 5SS, GAME/110 + 10 Sec. FIDE rated. $$GTD: $500-250. U2250 $150, U2000 $150. U1750: 5SS, GAME/110 + 10 Sec. Open to 1750 & under. $$GTD: $400-200. U1500 $100, U1250 $100. ALL: EF: $50 in advance, $55 at site. Reg.: Registration 9:00-9:45. Advance entries must be postmarked by 11/9/2008. Rds.: 10-2:30-7, 9-2. Unrated may only win 50% of place prizes in U1750. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea relyea@operamail.com. HR: $89.99 877-627-2525. www.relyeachess.com. FIDE NS W. WCL JGP.

5SS, Rds 1-3 G/2, rds 4-5 30/90 SD/1. $$2,100 (Top 3 G) B/80. New Location: Hotel Sierra, 45520 Dulles Plaza, Sterling, VA 20166. www.hotel-sierra.com luxurious single and double suites. 20 Reserved Single Suites available by Oct 21 at $99. Doubles are great for families! Contact hotel at 703-435-9002 or 1-800.4.SIERRA (Be sure to ask for Virginia Chess rates) or lauren.osburn@hotel-sierra.com or book it online at stay.hotel-sierra.com/?id=VIR Near Dulles Airport. Wonderful new playing site! See tournament website for directions and more information. Open: $575-300-200 (G); Top X/A-Unr/B/C/D each $175, Top U1200 $150, Reg.: Saturday Nov 3: 8:30 am-9:45am. Rounds: Sat 10-230-7, Sunday 10-3:30p. One 1/2 pt bye allowed, must commit to byes before Rd 1, and are irrevocable after play starts. EF: $45 if rec'd by Nov 8th, $55 at site. Ent: Michael Atkins, PO Box 6138 (yes 6138!), Alexandria VA 22306. Make checks to: "Virginia Chess". Email: matkins2@cox.net, but NO e-mail entries, just information Web: www.vachess.org/nova.htm. W, NS, FIDE. 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 all players scoring 2.5 or more at any CCNY at MCC Thursday 4 Rated Games Tonight! since the prior month's SJM) 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.

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!

5SS, G/120, Sat. (2-day Sch.) Rd. 1 G/60. Hosted by the Student Union at Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. $$5,200 b/160 paid entries, 60% min. Gtd. 4 Sections: Open: $800/Trophy-500-300, U2300/Unr $200-100. U2100: $600/Trophy-300-200. U1700: $600/Trophy-300-200. U1300: $600/Trophy-250-150, top U1000/Unr $100. Unr. may enter Open or U1300 only. EF: $59 by Nov. 18, $10 more later and on-site, GMs & IMs free ($59 deducted from prize). Reg.: ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Rds.: 3-Day 1st Rd. Fri. 7:15, 2-Day 1st Rd. Sat 10, Rds. 2-5 Sat. 1:15, 6:30, Sun. 9:30, 2:30. 2 1/2 pt. byes, if req'd before rd. 2. HR: $74 by Cut-off Date, Fairfield Inn, 561-417-8585. Ent: Boca Raton Chess Club, 2385 Executive Ctr. Dr., Ste. 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Online entry & add'l info: www.bocachess.com, 561-883-2917. FIDE. WCL JGP.

5-SS, G/120 (2 day schedule, rd 1 G/90), Atlanta Chess Center, 5155A E. Ponce de Leon Ave, Scottdale, Ga 30079. $4,000 based on 84 entries, 75% Gtd. 6 Sections. Premier (over 1999): $500-325-225, u2200: $275-175; A (1800-1999), B (1600-1799), C (1400-1599), D (1200-1399), U1200: $250-150-100 each section. Note: u2200 is not a separate section. Players may play one section above current rating. Trophy to top Georgia resident each section. EF: $49 if rec'd by 11/19. $60 later or at site. Reg.: 6-7pm on 11/21 or 8:30-9:30am on 11/22. Rds.: 7:30; 2-7; 10-3. 2 day schedule: rd 1 at 10am on 11/22, then schedules merge. Half point bye any round, limit 2, must commit when entering. No changes. GCA membership req'd for Ga residents. Ent: GCA, PO Box 1611, Decatur GA 30079-1611. Make check payable to GCA. No credit cards. Info: Scott Parker, 770-939-5030, president@georgiachess.org, www.georgiachess.org. 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 11/20. 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.

4 Round SS, Time control G/60. Reg.: 8:45 AM to 9:30 AM. Entry: $30/$35 at site. (checks payable to Cordisco's Corner Store) Rounds: 9:45-12:15-2:45-5:15. Prizes: 1st $200 - 2nd $100 - 3rd $50 !!!GUARANTEED!!!!! Limited to first 20 entries. Please bring sets and clocks. Cordisco's Chess Center. 308 Chenango St. (corner Robinson & Chenango Sts.), Binghamton, NY 13901 (607)772-8782. jcordisco@stny.rr.com.

8SS, 40/2, SD/1. LAX Renaissance Hotel, 9620 Airport Bl, Los Angeles, CA 90045. $$36,000 b/o 400 entries, 50% of each prize gtd. In 6 sections (Unr. must play in Unr. or Open). Open: $3600-1800-800-600-500-400, U2450/Unr. $800-400, U2300/Unr. $600-300. U2200, U2000, U1800: Each $3000-1500-700-300. U1600 $2400-1200-500-300. U1400/Unr: $2000-1000-500, U1200 $900-450 (not a separate section; U1200s also eligible for U1400 prizes), Unrated: $300-150 (Unrateds in this section eligible for these prizes only). Special prizes $1400 in memory of Joyce Jillson: Best tactical games 200-100, best positional games 200-100, best tactical game non-Master 200, biggest rating gain by woman 400, biggest rating gain under age 13 200 (established ratings over 1000). EF: Open, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400 $120 if rec'd by 11/25, $50 more for players rated under 2000 playing in Open, Unrated $40. All: $30 more at door. SCCF membership req'd, $18, $10 jrs under 19 includes Rank & File magazine, OSA. No checks at door - cash, credit card or money order only. 4-day schedule: Reg. closes noon 11/27, Rds. 12:30-7:30, 12:30-7:30, 10:30-5, 10-4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. closes 11:30 a.m. 11/28, Rds. 12-2:30-5-8 (G/1), schedules merge in Rd 5 and compete for common prizes. Byes (2 max) with advance notice. CCA minimum ratings and TD discretion used to protect you from improperly rated players. November Rating Supplement used. Lec- tures and videos. HR: $99, (310) 337-2800, mention chess. Parking only $6. Info: NTD Randy Hough (626) 282-7412, randallhough@yahoo.com. Ent: American Open, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754 or www.americanopen.org. NS, W, F. WCL JGP.

A State Championship Event! (Gustav-free Edition!) 7-SS, G/150 (Rnd. 1: G/2). Site: Hilton New Orleans Airport, 901 Airline Dr., Kenner, LA 70062. EF: $80 if mailed by 11/19, $90 at site. LCA Memb. req'd ($10 Adult, $5 Schol.), OSA. Prizes: $4500 b/100, 50% Gtd. One Section: Open: $800-450-250, U2000: $450-250; U1800: $400-250; U1600: $400-200; U1400: $350-200; U1200/Unr.: $350-$150. Reg.: Fri. 11/28, 8-9 AM. Rds.: Fri.: 9:30-2-7:30, Sat.: 10-6, Sun.: 9:00-3:00. Business meeting: Sat. 11/29, 3:30 PM. HR: (800)872-5914, $79 single/double, $89 triple/quad reserve by 11/7, ask for Louisiana Chess Association rate. Ent/Info: Adam Caveney, 1301 Gen. Taylor St., New Orleans, LA 70115, cb20234@yahoo.com, (504) 895-4133 (evenings), (504) 615-6730 (on day of tourney). NS, NC. WCL JGP.

6-SS. 3 Sections: OPEN, U1800, U1300. Top section FIDE-rated. $9,250 OVERALL. 66 2/3% Guaranteed. Held at the CROWNE PLAZA AUBURN HILLS, 1500 Opdyke, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (Directions and Lodging Info below). 2-Day & 3-Day Schedules available. Up to three 1/2-pt. byes available; must be requested before start of RD 4. All sections merge after RD 3. Unrated eligible only for UNR and Overall prizes in ALL sections, can play in ANY section. Cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode while in tournament room. INFRACTION: deduct 1/2 the remaining time or game forfeiture if less than 10 minutes remaining on clock; automatic forfeiture for 2nd infraction. Spectators will be subjected to expulsion for the remainder of the event for any offense. Headphones cannot be used if opponent objects for any reason and cannot be used in the last round by players with a plus score. Player must be willing to present same to TDs for examination at any time. Failure to do so will result in removal from tournament without refund. Strict headphone and cell phone rules in effect. Rules posted at site. USCF and MCA memberships required; can be purchased on site. Bring boards, pieces, clocks. IM Ben Finegold Lecture on Fri, 11/28, 3:30-4:30pm ($10). EF by Mon., 11/24 (add $10 after): OPEN: $100 ($90 for Oage 64, Uage 16 or UNR). IM's and GM's Free ($100 EF deducted from prize). NO Re-Entries in OPEN Section. U1800: $90 ($80 for Oage 64, Uage 16 or UNR). U1300: $80 ($70 for Oage 64, Uage 16 or UNR). Re-Entries: $45, $40 (Up to two 1/2-pt. byes allowed from previous RDS). TL: 3-Day Schedule: G-120. 2-Day Schedule: Rds 1-3, G-60; Rds 4-6, G-120. REG: 3-Day Schedule: Fri, 11/28, 9:00-11:00am. 2-Day Schedule: Sat, 11/29, 8:30-9:30am. RDS: 3-Day Schedule: Fri, 11-6; Sat, 12-6; Sun, 10-2:30. 2-Day Schedule: Sat, 10-12:30-3-6; Sun, 10-2:30. $$9,250 OVERALL (66 2/3% guar.): OPEN: $4,600 (b/56): 1st-2nd-3rd, $1,200-$600-$400; 1st-2nd U2400, $350-$250; 1st-2nd U2200, $350-$250; 1st-2nd U2000, $350-$250; 1st-2nd U1800/UNR, $350-$250. U1800: $2,450 (b/40): 1st-2nd-3rd, $700-$400-$350; 1st-2nd, U1600, $300-$200; 1st-2nd U1300/UNR, $300-$200. U1300: $2,200 (b/38): 1st-2nd-3rd, $600-$400-$300; 1st-2nd U1200, $275-$175; 1st-2nd U1000/UNR, $275-$175. Mechanical or Quartz Clock for Biggest Upset in each section! Directions & Lodging: CROWNE PLAZA AUBURN HILLS, located off I-75 at Exit 79 (University Drive). Turn left over overpass, right at the first light (Opdyke). Go 1/2 block down. Reserve online at www.cpauburnhills.com or call toll-free at 1-800-593-5434. Ask MCO chess rate ($69) by 11/7. Info, Ent: Ed Mandell, All The King's Men, 28546 Dequindre Rd, Warren, MI 48092, (586) 558-4790. Toll-Free, (866) 538-7890. Fax, (586) 558-2046. Email: allthekingsmench@aol.com, Web: www.allthekingsmenchess.com. WCL JGP.

6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/50). Trophy sections play separate 2-day schedule only, 11/29-30, G/50. NOTE CHANGE: There is no Unrated Section; unrateds may enter any section between Under 800 and Under 2200. Sheraton Hotel Philadelphia City Center, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia 19103. $30,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND. Free analysis of your games by GM Arthur Bisguier. In 10 sections. Premier, open to all rated 2000/above and juniors under 18 rated 1800/above. $3000-1500-700-400-200, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, U2400/Unr $1400-700. FIDE. Under 2200: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 2000: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1800: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1600: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1400: $1400-700-400-300-200. Under 1200: $1400-700-400-300-200. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1200, $200 in U1400, $300 in U1600, $500 in U1800, or $700 in U2000. Top 7 sections entry fee: 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 11/19, all $109 online at chesstour.com by 11/25, $115 phoned by 11/25 (406-896-2038, no questions), $130 at site. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. Re-entry $60, not available in Premier. Mailed EF $3 less to PSCF members. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day late entry ends Fri 11 am, rounds Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day late entry ends Sat 9 am, rounds Sat 10, 12:45, 3:30 and 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Trophy Sections: Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600. Trophies to top 8 players in each section. Entry fee: $27 mailed by 11/19, $28 online at chesstour.com by 11/25, $35 phoned by 11/25 (406-896-2038, no questions), $40 at tmt. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Late entry ends Sat 9 am, rounds 10 am, 12:45 pm, 3:30 pm each day. All trophy sections: Entry fee: $27 mailed by 11/19, $28 online at chesstour.com by 11/25, $35 phoned by 11/25 (406-896-2038, no questions), $40 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Late entry ends Sat 9 am, rounds 10 am, 12:45, 3:30 pm each day. All sections: FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games usually used if otherwise 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 Continental Chess. Student/Alumni trophies to top 5 teams of 4 (regardless of section) representing any U.S. college, HS or pre-HS players attend or have graduated from. Half point byes OK all rounds; limit 2, must commit before rd 3 or have under 2 pts. HR: $91-91-91-91, reserve by 11/13 or rate may increase. Parking $5/day to all players; guest room not required. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633 or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, ccaguide.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP (top 7 sections).

5SS, Open: G/90 with 30 sec increment, Rest: 30/90, SD/1 (Rest 2-day options rd 1 G/120). DFW Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle, 3300 Championship Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177 HR: $89-89, (888)-236-2427, reserve by 10/26 or rate may increase, mention Dallas Chess. Open is Fide rated but uses USCF rules. $$8,400 base on 200 full entries (excludes scholastic), 75% GTD. 7 $$ sections. Note that Unrated section may be merged with U1600 section, but in that case, unrateds only eligible for unrated prizes and class pairings possible. EF: 3-day $79, 2-day $78 mailed by 11/20, $90 thereafter/site; Junior (U19) 3-Day $71, 2-day $70 mailed by 11/20, else $80, Junior (19) counts 90% toward base; Seniors(over 65), Handicap, additional family member and unrated 3-day $44, 2-day $43 if mailed by 11/20 else $55, these count %60 toward base. GM's free if complete tournament & turn in legible scoresheets, $80 deducted from prize. GM's must register at site. Re-entry $55 counts 60% toward base. Re-entry not allowed in open section. 3-day: Reg.: Fri. 6:15-7:15pm, Rds.: 11/28 7:35pm, 11/29 2pm-7, 11/30 8:30am-2. 2-day: Reg.: 11/29 8:35-9:05am, Rd 1: 9:30am then merge with 3 day. Open: $900-500-250, U2400: $550, U2200: $500-125. U2000: $600-300-125, U1900: $125. U1800: $600-300-125, U1700: $125. U1600: $550-250-125, U1500 $125. U1400: $500-200-125, U1300 $125. U1200: $400-200-125, U1100 $125, U900 $125. Unrated: $200-$100. online reg: www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1637832. Note that Active.com charges a small fee. CCA min. ratings. Up to two 1/2 pt. byes if requested before end of Rd. 2, but not for BOTH 4th & 5th Rd. K-12 Scholastic on Fri. 11/28 see DFW K-12 Championships ad elsewhere. Ent: Dallas Chess Club, 212 S Cottonwood Dr, #A, Richardson TX 75080. Ph: 214.632.9000. Info: info@dallaschess.com or www.swchess.com NS, NC, W. FIDE. WCL JGP.

Marriot Redmond Town Center, 7401 16th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052 (425) 498-4000, hotel room 89.00 for single and double. Check nwc website www.nwcchess.com for tournament info. 40/2 SD, 6 rd. swiss. Entry Fees and Prize Fund $5,000 Guaranteed by the Entry fees listed as: By Oct 12 / By Nov 9 / At site: Master (2200&above) EF $65 / $70 / $80, $525, $325, U2300 $200. Expert (2000-2199) EF $60 / $65 / $75, $425, $275, U2100 $150. Class A (1800-1999) EF $55 / $60 / $70, $325, $200, U1900 $125. Class B (1600-1799) EF $55 / $60 / $70, $325, $200, U1700 $125. Class C (1400-1599) EF $55 / $60 / $70, $325, $200, U1500 $125. Class D (1200-1399) $55/$60/$70, $325, $200, U1300 $125, Class E (1199&below) $50/$55/$65, $175, $100, U1000 $75 U800 $75 unrated $75. WCL JGP.

5-SS (double round), G/10. LAX Renaissance Hotel, 9620 Airport Bl., Los Angeles, CA 90045. $1000 Gtd.: $250-150; U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, Unr. each $100 (Unrated eligible only for Open and Unr. prize). EF: $30 received by 11/25, $35 at site. Reg closes 8 pm. Rounds: 8:15-9-9:45-10:30-11:15. Double bye (1 pt) available for round 1. Enter: www.americanopen.org or American Open, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754. Info: Randy Hough (626) 282-7412, randallhough@yahoo.com.

4SS, G/45. House of Chess, Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH (W of JC Penny). Sections: Open, U1600. Reg.: 11-11:25 AM. Rds.: 11:30-1:15-3:30-5:15. Prizes (guaranteed): Open: 1st $200, 2nd $100; U1900 1st $100; Reserve (U1600): 1st $100 Ent: $25, Club members $20. Info & entries: House of Chess, Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH 44070. Phone: (440) 979-1133. E-mail: info@houseofchess.com. Web www.thehouseofchess.com/.

4-SS G/75, New Song Comm Church, 13873 National Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068. EF: $20 by 11/26, then $30; $5 less w/Golden Buckeye Card. Sections: Open, Reserve (U1600). Prizes $725 Gtd: Open 200-150 U1800 100 Upset 25; Reserve 100-75 U1400 50, Upset 25. Reg.: 8:30-9, Rds.: 9:30, 12:30, 3:15, 6:30. More Info: www.neilley.com/chess, grant@neilley.com, 614-314-1102. WCL JGP.

2 sections: Open and Under 1600. 5 round swiss, G/60. $525 guaranteed prize fund. EF: $30.00 by 11/22. $40 at site (MCC members $30 anytime). First 4 entries with uscf ratings greater than 2100 get free entry fee with fee subtracted from any winnings. Prizes: Open: 1st $200, 2nd $100 Under 1600: 1st $150, 2nd $75. Site: Hampton Inn, 962 South Shady Grove Rd., Memphis, TN 38120. Hotel reservations: (901) 762-0056. Registration (11/29) 7:30am-8:45am. Rounds: 9-11-1:30-3:30-5:30. Entries: Memphis Chess Club Inc., PO Box 17864, Memphis TN 38187-0864.

4SS, G/60. Leominster Veteran's Association, 100 West Street, Leominster, MA (formerly Boys & Girls Club). $$1350 b/45 fully paid entries, 75% guaranteed. In 3 sections: Open: $300-$150, U2100 $75. Under 1900: $250-$125, U1750 $75. Under 1600: $200-$100, U1300 $75. EF: $39 postmarked by 11/24 or online (PayPal) at www.MassChess.org by 11/28; $45 on site. Discounts: Seniors (65+): $10 off; additional family members: $10 off (first family member pays full entry fee). Limit one discount per player. No credit cards on site (cash or check OK). Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.: 10-1-3:15-5:30. Bye: limit one, any round, if requested with entry. Memb. req'd: MACA ($12 adult, $6 junior under 18). WMCA, OSA. Ent: Online at www.MassChess.org or mail check (payable to MACA) to Ken Ballou, 27 Fenway Drive, Framingham, MA 01701-4012. Info: George Mirijanian, 978-345-5011, or PillsburyInfo2008@masschess.org.

2 sections (Open and U2200). Dean of Chess Academy, 1161 Route #202, Branchburg, NJ 08876 (near Chubb Lane) GRAND PRIX SECTION: 9RR, G/10, All Masters will be in top section, which will be a 9SS if necessary. $300, G$$ 100-100-100. U2200 SECTION: 10RR OR 10SS based on entries. G$$ 90% of EF collected returned in prizes. 1-2-3 get 50%-30%-20%. Top 10 players entering event must play in GP section. BOTH SECTIONS: Rounds 11pm then ASAP. No Byes: $33 if mailed by Nov 26, $36 online at entryfeesrus.com, $39 at site. Reg.: to 11am, Nov 30. Entries to: Ken Thomas, 115 W Moore St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Contact Ken at Cell 908-763-6468 or acn@goes.com. NS NC W.

5-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/70), Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coast Line Drive, Jacksonville FL 32202. Downtown hotel, adjacent to Jacksonville Landing and Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. $$G 5000. 4 sections. Open: $800-400-300, U2200/Unr $300-150. FIDE. Under 2000: $500-250-150, U1800 $300-150. Under 1600: $400-200-150, U1400 $250-150. Under 1200: $300-150-100. No unrated may win over $100 in U1200, $200 U1600 or $300 U2000. EF: 3-day $68, 2-day $67 mailed by 11/27, all $69 online at chesstour.com by 12/3, $75 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 12/3 (entry only, no questions), $80 at site. $30 less to Under 1000. No checks at site, credit cards OK. All: FREE TO UNRATED. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games usually used if otherwise 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 $40; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10:30 am, rds. Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 9-3:15. Byes (note change0: OK all (limit 2), must commit before rd 3 and have under 2 pts. HR: $89-89, 904-588-1234, reserve by 11/21 or rate may increase. See www.northfloridaopen.com for low cost parking; hotel garage is $15. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

4-SS, G/60, Clarion Hotel 3540 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA. $$1,000 b/o 35, 80% GTD Open: $350 (min. $300 Gtd. 1st), $175, $100 top U2000 $150, U1800 $125, U1600/Unr $100. Scholastic (K-8) 5-SS, G/30, Trophies awarded to 1st-3rd place in each scholastic category. All: 1/2-pt bye available with entry any round Reg.: 9-9:30am EF: Open $35 by 12/3, $45 after, Scholastic $20 by 12/3, $30 after, $5 discount for BCC members. GMs & IMs FREE ($35 from prize) Open rounds: 10-1-3:30-6pm, Scholastic rounds: 10-11:30-1-2:30-4. Info: Kenneth Poole 661-304-7468 Ent: Bakersfield Chess Club, P.O. Box 176, 3501 Mall View Rd., Suite 115 Bakersfield, CA 93306.

6 Rd. DBLSS, Game/5. Best Western Executive Court Inn, 13500 S Willow Street, Manchester, NH 03103. Blitz rule #3A is in effect. EF: $25, $5 less with Manchester December Swiss entry. $$GTD: $200-100. U2000 $100, U1600 $100. Registration: 7:00-7:45 PM. Rds.: Round 1 8 PM then ASAP. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea relyea@operamail.com. www.relyeachess.com. NS W.

Best Western Executive Court Inn, 13500 S Willow Street, Manchester, NH 03103. In 2 Sections Open: 4SS, GAME/65, $$GTD: $250-150-100. U1900 $100. U1650: 4SS, GAME/65, Open to 1649 & under. $$GTD: $150-100. U1300 $100. ALL: EF: $28 in advance, $33 at site. Registration: 9:00-9:45. Advance entries must be postmarked by 11/28/2008. Rds.: 10-12:30-3:00-5:30. Unrated may only win 50% of top prize in U1650. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea relyea@operamail.com. www.relyeachess.com. JGP. NS W. WCL JGP.

2 sections (Open and U2200). Dean of Chess Academy, 1161 Route #202, Branchburg, NJ 08876 (near Chubb Lane) GRAND PRIX SECTION: 9RR, G/10, All Masters will be in top section, which will be a 9SS if necessary. $300, G$$ 100-100-100. Top 10 players entering event must play in GP section. U2200 SECTION: 10RR OR 10SS based on entries. G$$ 90% of EF collected returned in prizes. 1-2-3 get 50%-30%-20%. Top 10 players entering event must play in GP section. BOTH SECTIONS: Rounds 4pm then ASAP. No Byes: $33 if mailed by Dec. 2, $36 online at entry feesrus.com, $39 at site. Reg.: to 4pm, Dec. 6. Entries to: Ken Thomas, 115 W Moore St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Contact Ken at Cell 908-763-6468 or acn@goes.com. NS NC W.

4SS, 30/90, SD/1; Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC, 212-477-3716. EF: $45, Members $25. $$625 Gtd: 250 -100-75, U2200/Unrated $100, U2000 $100. Reg. ends 15 min. before game. Rds.: 2 schedules: 2-day, rds 12:30-5:30 pm each day; 1-day, (rds 1-2 G/30), 10-11:15 am-12:30-5:30 pm Sun; both merge rd 3. Limit 2 byes, commit at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. May be limited to first 60 players. WCL JGP.

NEW FORMAT & INCREASED PRIZE FUND Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open To All Ages With Rating >1400 4SS G/60 U. S. Chess Federation Membership Required, Prize Fund ($$ b/40) 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100. Best Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 65 Years Old $75. Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70 %. Reg Ends at 9 Late Entrants Will Receive 1/2 Point Bye For Rnd 1. EF: Adv (pmk. By Dec 3rd) $40, AT Site $45. GMs Free Entry. Make EF: and/or USCF membership checks payable to: International Chess Academy. INFO 201 287 0250 or 201833 1741, Email: Diana@icanj.net (Web Site Entries: www.icanj.net). Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Lane, New Milford, NJ 07646. NS NC W.

2 sections (Open and U2200). Dean of Chess Academy, 1161 Route #202, Branchburg, NJ 08876 (near Chubb Lane) GRAND PRIX SECTION: 9RR, G/10, All Masters will be in top section, which will be a 9SS if necessary. $300, G$$ 100-100-100. Top 10 players entering event must play in GP section. U2200 SECTION: 10RR OR 10SS based on entries. G$$ 90% of EF collected returned in prizes. 1-2-3 get 50%-30%-20%. Top 10 players entering event must play in GP section. BOTH SECTIONS: Rounds 4pm then ASAP. No Byes: $33 if mailed by Dec. 8, $36 online at entry feesrus.com, $39 at site. Reg.: to 4pm, Dec. 13. Entries to: Ken Thomas, 115 W Moore St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Contact Ken at Cell 908-763-6468 or acn@goes.com. NS NC W.

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

6-SS Rd 1 G/75 Rds 2-6 G/90 Holiday Inn Express 4090 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL. (334-699-6868) Excellent Playing Conditions! 2 Sections - Open: $300 (Gtd) $150 U2000 $100 (Conditional) U1800 $75 Reserve: $200 $100 U1400 $75 U1200 $45 Unr $40 EF: $45 Prereg (By Dec 8) $55 On-Site Rd times Sat: 9:30, 1:00, 4:30 Sun: 9:00, 1:00, 4:30 Byes: max 2 must commit before 1st round. TD: Jeff Rizzo, 334-237-0534 or jeffrizzo@centurytel.net see flyer at alabamachess.com. WCL JGP.

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. $1300 guaranteed: $300-200-100, U2300, U2100, U1900, U1700, U1500 each $100, U1300, U1100 each $75, Unrated $50. EF: $30 if rec'd by 12/11, $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.

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.

4SS, G/30. Third Tues. of every month. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to players rated over 2100 (plus all players scoring 2.5 or more at any CCNY at MCC Thursday 4 Rated Games Tonight! since the prior month's SJM) 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, 30/90, SD/1 (2-day schedule Rd. 1 G/90). Atlanta Chess Center, 3155A East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Scottdale, Georgia 30079. $4,200 b/ 84 maximum, $2,100 Guaranteed! In 5 sections: Open/Unr.: $600-400, u2200: $300-200-100. Under 2000: $300-200-100. Under 1800: $300-200-100. Under 1600: $300-200-100. Under 1400: $250-200-100, u1200-$150. EF: $64 3-day if received by 12/18 and $63 2-day if received by 12/18; $69 at site. GM's and IM's free; $65 deducted from prize. Re-entry: $35. Bye: all rounds except last, limit 2, must commit before 1st round. 3-day schedule: Reg.: ends at 7 p.m. on 12/19. Rounds: 7:30; 2-7:30, 10-3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg.: ends 9:30 a.m. on 12/20. 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. NC. www.atlantachessclub.com. WCL 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. 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 7 days prior to the start of the tournament. 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.

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 12/18; $10 extra to "enter" by phone!

5SS, G/60, 1st round is G/45, St. George Chess Club Tournament, 354 E. 600 S. #301, St George, Utah 84770, JUST 120 MILES NORTH OF LAS VEGAS. EF: $35. GMs and IMs free entry. $150 appearance stipend for IMs and GMs; and free room and Lunch. Prize fund: $1200 absolutely guaranteed. $400-225-125, other distributed as class prizes. Reg.: Friday Dec. 19th, 6:30pm- 7:30pm, Saturday Dec. 20, 8:00am to 8:45am. Please register in advance if Possible. Rds.: 1st round 9:00am. Next rounds ASAP. Byes must be submitted before the 2nd round for a half point. Award Ceremony: there will be an Awards Ceremony immediately after the last round. All cash prizes are unconditionally guaranteed. Chess Center open late Friday Dec. 19th. What to bring: chess clocks, pen. Please turn cell phones off. Ent: St. George Chess Center, the same address as given above. You can also register by phone or email. Please call if you have any questions: call Alan Crooks at 1-888-GO-CHESS.

6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/60), Saratoga Hilton Hotel, 534 Broadway (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Free parking. $$G 5000. In 4 sections. Open: $800-400-300, top U2200/Unr $300-150. FIDE. Under 2000: $500-250-150, top U1800 $300-150. Under 1600: $400-200-150, top U1300 $250-150. Under 1200: $300-150-100. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1200 or $200 in U1600. EF: 3-day $83, 2-day $82 mailed by 12/18, all $84 online at chesstour.com by 12/23, $86 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 12/23 (entry only, no questions), $90 at site. Special EF: FREE TO UNRATED. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: online at chesstour.com $30; mailed, phoned or paid at site $40. Re-entry $50; not available in Open. GMs free, $60 deducted from prize. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 10:30 am, rds. Fri 11-6, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 9:30 am, rds Sat 10-1-3:30-6, Sun 9-3:15. Bye: all, limit 2, must commit before rd 3 & have under 2 pts. HR: $102-102, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, reserve by 12/12 or rate may increase. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Inquiries: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds 1-4 G/75), Bally's Casino Resort, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89103. $$ 150,000 based on 750 paid entries (seniors count as 3/4 entries, re-entries & GMs as half entries, U1000/Unr Section rated players as 1/5, unrateds in U1000 not counted), else in proportion; $100,000 minimum (2/3 each prize) guaranteed. Unrated must enter U1000/Unr or Open Section. In 7 sections. Open: Open to all, but EF is $200 more if Under 1900 or unrated. $12000-6000-3500-2500-1400-1000-800-700-600-500, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak bonus $200, 2300-2499 $3000-1500, U2300/Unr $3000-1500. FIDE. Under 2100: $10000-5000-3000-2000-1000-800-700-600-500-400. Under 1900: $10000-5000-3000-2000-1000-800-700-600-500-400. Under 1700: $10000-5000-3000-2000-1000-800-700-600-500-400. Under 1500: $8000-4000-2000-1500-1000-800-700-600-500-400. Under 1300: $8000-4000-2000-1500-1000-800-700-600-500-400. Under 1000/Unr: $400-200- 120-80, trophies to top 10, no unrated may win over $100. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 12/08 list may not win over $1500 U1200, $2500 U1500 through U2100. Games rated too late for 12/08 list not counted. 2) If more than 30 pts over section maximum on any list 12/07-11/08, prize limit $1500. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mailed EF: 4-day $244, 3-day $243 mailed by 10/15, 4-day $274, 3-day $273 mailed by 12/12. Online EF: $245 online at chesstour.com by 10/15, $275 by 12/19, $300 12/20 until two hours before round 1. Phoned EF: $250 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/15 (no questions), $280 by 12/19. No phone entry after 12/19. EF at site: $300. Open Section EF surcharge: Open Section EF $200 more if under 1900 or unrated; 90% of surcharges added to prize fund. Special EF: Seniors over 65 in Under 1300 or above, $70 less. Re-entry $120; not available in Open Section. GMs $150 from prize. U1000/Unr Section EF: 4-day $44, 3-day $43 if mailed by 12/12, $45 online at chesstour.com by 12/19, $50 phoned by 12/19 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $60 at site. FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED in U1000/Unr Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games usually used if otherwise unrated. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. 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 Continental Chess. 4-day reg. ends 12/26 5 pm, rds 12/26 6 pm, 12/27 10-5, 12/28 10-5, 12/29 10-4:30. 3-day reg. ends 12/27 4 pm, rds 12/27 5-8:30, 12/28 10-1:30-5, 12/29 10-4:30. Byes (note change): OK all, limit 3, must commit before rd 3 and have under 2 pts. HR: $96-96, 800-833-3308, 702-739-4111, rate may increase if not reserved by 11/22, all rooms in chess block may sell out about 11/1. Free parking (garage at adjacent Paris Las Vegas Hotel is most convenient). Car rental: for special Avis rate reserve car through chesstour.com or call 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. 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: December 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, or cellphones or go to a different floor of the hotel without Director permission, and must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

4-SS, G/80 white, G/85 black. Quality Inn 2515 W 6th St., Stillwater, OK 1-405-372-0800. HR: $60. Free Parking. $$200 1st, $$100 2nd.other $ per entries. Reg.: 9-9:45am. RDS.: 10-1-4-7. EF: $20. OCF req $10. Jim Berry, P O Box 351, Stillwater, OK 74076 405-762-1649. jaberrycg@aol.com. CMV, LS, W. WCL JGP.

8-SS. $14,000 Guaranteed Prizes. No "based on" prizes! Westin Washington DC City Center Hotel, 1400 M St. NW, Washington, DC. TC: 40/2, SD/1. Rds.: Sat: 1 - 7:30, Sun: 11 - 5:30, Mon: 11 - 5:30, Tues: 10 - 4:30. EF: $98 if by 12/11, $110 at site. Reg.: Sat., 12/27, 10 - 12 noon. $$G Open Section: 1,500-1,100-750-500-300, Under 2400/Unr. $750. Under 2300 $725 Under 2200 Section $1,000-500-250 U2000 $300-150. Under 1900 Section $1,000-500-250 U1700 $300-150. Under 1600 Section $1,000-500-250 U1400 $300-150. Under 1300 Section $750-375-200 U1100 $300-150. Note that U2000, U1700, U1400 & U1100 are prizes but not separate sections. No unrated player may win more than $800 in Under 2200, $400 in Under 1900, $200 in Under 1600 or $100 in Under 1300 Section. No credit cards accepted. GMs free, $80 deducted from prize. Special EF: $40 less to juniors (under 20) in Open Section or playing up. $50 less to unrateds in 4 lower sections. Re-entry: $80. Byes available any round but rds. 6-8 must commit before rd. 3. Limit 2 byes for class prizes. HR: Only $73! Call 202/429-1700 by 12/3 for this very low rate. Ent: Make checks payable to Eastern Open. Mail to U.S. Chess Center, 1501 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20005. Info (no entries) 202/857-4922. FIDE. WCL JGP.

Location: DFW Airport Marriott South, 4151 Centreport Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas, 76155. HR: $79/79/79/79. marriott.com/dfwam?groupCode=panpana&app=resvlink, or call 800-228-9290 reserve by 12/5 (or rate could go up) and ask for Pan American Intercollegiate Chess rate. Free Parking. Tournament Dates: December 27-30, 2008. Tournament Format: 6 round Swiss System. G/120, 30 sec. inc. 7 Sections. Open: Open to all, U2000: Open to 1999 & under. Unrateds may play in this section but not be eligible for prizes. U1800: Open to 1799 & under. Unrateds may play in this section but not be eligible for prizes. U1600/Unrateds: Open to 1599 & under. Unrateds play in this section. Unrated may only win unrated prizes that are determined by unrated entry fees. The unrated entry fees do not apply for U1600 prizes. U1400: Open to 1399 & under. Unrateds may not play in this section. U1200: Open to 1199 & under. Unrateds may not play in this section. U1000: Open to 999 & under. Unrateds may not play in this section. Rounds: Rd. 1: 12/27 6 pm, Rd. 2: 12/28 10 am, Rd. 3: 5 pm, Rd 4: 12/29 10 am, Rd 5: 5 pm, and Rd 6: 12/30 9 am. Entry Fees: Priority Registration by December 14, 2008: $60. After December 14, 2008: $75. Guaranteed Prizes: Open: 1st= $600, 2nd = $300, 3rd = $200, 1st U2200 = $400, 2nd U2200 $200. For all other sections (U2000, U1800 etc.) 60% returned as prizes (30% for 1st, 20% for 2nd and 10% for 3rd). Additional Info: One bye available if requested by end of round 2. However players in the Pan Am Intercollegiate may have byes any time as long as requested 45 minutes before round starts AND as long as they are paired in the Pan American Intercollegiate. Open section is Fide rated but uses USCF rules. Sections may be combined if there is a low turnout in one of the sections. More info: www.swchess.com or contact Barbara Swafford, 214-632-9000, info@dallaschess.com Ent: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. FIDE NS NC W. WCL JGP.

4 Round SS, Time control G/60. Reg.: 8:45 AM to 9:30 AM. Entry: $30/$35 at site. (checks payable to Cordisco's Corner Store) Rounds: 9:45-12:15-2:45-5:15. Prizes: 1st $200 - 2nd $100 - 3rd $50 Guaranteed! Limited to first 20 entries. Please bring sets and clocks. Cordisco's Chess Center. 308 Chenango St. (corner Robinson & Chenango Sts.), Binghamton, NY 13901 (607)772-8782. jcordisco@stny.rr.com.

Westin Washington DC City Center Hotel, 1400 M St. NW, Washington, DC. 5-Rd Double Swiss, See Eastern Open TLA for hotel details. TC: G/5 in One Section: Open $$1400 B/50 (top 3 in Open G) $$: $400-$225-$175 (G) U2200-$150, U1900 - $150 U1600 - $150, U1300 - $150 EF: $35 if Rec'd by 12/22, $45 at site, only cash entries. Mail will not be checked after 12/24 so do not send late entries! At Site Reg.: Any time during tournament and 12/29 until 10PM. Rds will start 10:15p 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, and a variation of the new USCF rules will be used (posted at site). Make check payable and send to: Michael Atkins, PO Box 6138, Alexandria, VA 22306, members.cox.net/tournaments/eoblitz.htm W, NS.

5-SS, G/5 (double round,10 games), Bally's Las Vegas (see North American Open). $$G 2500. In 2 sections: Open: $400-200-150, top U2400/Unr $240-120, U2200 $220-110. Under 1800: $300-150-100, top U1600 $180-100, U1400 $150, U1200 $80, no unrated may win over $150. EF: $40, no checks, enter at site only. Quick-rated, but higher of regular or quick USCF rating used for pairings, prizes. Reg. ends 10:15 pm, rds. 10:45-11:30-12-12:30-1. Bye: 1.

4-SS G/30. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts, Mineola. EF: $30 by 12/22, $37 at site, non-memb + $5. $$ (510 b/19, top 2 G) 200-100, U2000, 1700, 1400/UR each 70. 2 byes 1-4. Rds.: 7:15-8:20-9:25-10:30. Jan supl used. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Drive, Sayville, NY 11782. captnhal@optonline.net.

4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 West 10 St, between 5-6 Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. EF: $40, Club membs. $25, GMs free ($20 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ 920 b/40 paid entries, minimum half each prize Gtd: $$ 300-200-115, top U2200/unr. $110, U2000 $100, U1800 $95.Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by 1:30. Re-entry $20. CCA ratings may be used. Reg. ends 15 min before game. Rds. 12-1:30-2:45-4 pm. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 12/29; phone entry a Big Blunder!

Los Angeles Chess Club, www.LaChessClub.com, (310) 795-5710. 11514 Santa Monica Blvd - 2nd Floor - 4 blocks W of 405. 2 Free Parking lots on the SW corner of Purdue - 1 blk - or in the building basement ($3). 9:30 - 10:15 am. 5SS. Game/45. ROUNDS: 10:30, 12, 1:45, 3:30, 5:00 pm; up to two 1/2 pt byes. 2 Sections: OPEN: $400 - $200 - $50, U2200 $125, U2000 $125. RESERVE (U1800): U1800: $200-$125, U1600: $100, U1400: $100, U1200/Unrated: $75. $$ 1,500.00 (b/50). RAFFLES: 1) 1 yr. free LACC membership to the best game selected by the TD. 2) 6 mo. free LACC membership to the best game selected by the TD. 3) 3 mo. free LACC membership to the best game selected by the TD. 4) 1 free Glass Chess Set to the biggest upset! ENTRY FEE: $52 ($40 LACC members* - $30 new LACC memb) $2 0ff SCCF memb. Reentry: $20.

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, $5 less if also entering 12/31 Last Blunder, GMs free ($20 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$560 b/32 paid, top 2 Gtd: $$ 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!

(New site!) 5-SS, Game/100 All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432. EF: $40 if mailed by 12/26, $45 at site; $10 less to QCC members. $$ 200-100 guaranteed to top 2, more per entries. Up to two 1/2 pt. byes with advance notice (if declared before Rd.3). REG.: 8:10PM- 8:30PM. RDS.: 8:45PM each Friday. ENT: Joe Felber; 76 Union Ave.; Apt. # 1-W; Amityville, NY 11701- 3033; (W) (516)- 214- 5232; (H) (631) 598- 5775 (not after 10PM on Wed.). NS.NC. WCL JGP.

5SS, 40/90, SD/30. Site: Fairfield Inn & Suites, 645 W. North Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148, (630) 629-1500 / (630) 629-2957, $79 room rate for a limited time. $$ (4,000 b/125 pd players, $2000 guaranteed, Guaranteed $$$ increased to maximum as attendance increases!). 2 Sections: Open: open to all. Open Prizes: $$ 700-300-200; U2200, 300-150; U2000 $300-125; Unr. can win top three only. Reserve: open to U1800. Reserve Prizes: $500-300-150; U1600, $225-150; U1400. $200-100; U1200, 150-75; Unr = $75, Unr. qualify for Unr. Prize only. Both:, EF: $64 (add $10 if playing up from Reserve into Open section) with name, id, e-mail/phone, to current/renewing USCF if rec'd by 12/30/08; Both $80 at site 8-8:30 AM; $85 at site 8:30-8:45 AM; $10 to play up from Reserve to Open section. $5 rebate during tournament to ICA members that use early EF option. Rds: 9-1:30-6; 10-2:30. Re-Entry $40 with ½ pt Bye round 1, Byes Rnds 1-4, unretractable rnd 5 at Registration, Bring sets, boards, clocks, none provided, Ent: Tim Just, 37165 Willow, Gurnee, IL 60031 (847) 244-7954 before 6 PM. e-mail for info only (sorry, e-mail entries not available): timjust@chessforlife.com, Checks payable to Chess For Life, LLC, info and PayPal early entries until 6 PM 1-2-09: chessforlife.com/chess/winter09/winter09.html NS, NC, W. Book Dealers: Checkmate Chess Supply: www.checkmatechesssupply.com/ & Toby Chess tobychess.com/ Place your order with them and they will deliver it to you at the site!! 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 1/1. 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.

6-SS G/30. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts, Mineola. EF: $32 by 1/3, $39 at site, non-memb + $7. $$ (540 b/20, top 2 G) 200-100, U2100, 1800, 1500/UR each 80. 3 byes 1-6. Rds.: 7:15-8:20-9:25 each Mon. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Drive, Sayville, NY 11782. captnhal@optonline.net.

G/120 (2-day: Rd.1 G/60), Orlando International Airport Hotel & Conference Center, 3835 McCoy Road, Orlando, FL 32812. $$7100/ b150, 75% Guaranteed. 6 Sections: OPEN: $1000-400-200, U2200 $200, U2100 $150. Class A: $600-300, U1900 $150. Class B: $600-300, U1700 $150. Class C: $600-300, U1500 $150. Class D: $600-300, U1300 $150. U1200: $500-300, U1000 $100, U800 $50. Rated players may play up one class only. Unrateds limited to $50 unless Place prize in OPEN. EF: 3-day $69, 2-day $68 by Dec 26, both $80 later and on-site. Re-entry $40. $15 less to students in grades K-8 in U1200 section. CFCC members receive $15 ($5 for Jr/Sr memb) discount. Trophies to top in each section (& Class X) also Class F, G, H, I, J & Unr in U1200 having more than one entry. FCA members eligible for FL GP Awards. Reg.: ends 1/2 hr before 1st rd. Rd. 1: 8pm Fri (2-day: 10am Sat at G/60). Rds.: 2-5: Sat 1 & 6, Sun 9 & 2. 1/2 pt. byes if req'd before rd. 2 (max 2). HR: $85 (Interior) 407-859-2711; $69 (Exterior) 407-367-4225; (mention "Chess"). Reserve by Dec 26. Ent: CFCC, c/o Harvey Lerman, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751; or online: 2009CFclass.eventbrite.com. Info: 407-629-6946 or www.centralflchess.org. WCL JGP.

5-SS, G/45, 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 2 pm. Re-entry $20. CCA ratings may be used. Rds. 12-2-3:45-5:30-7:15 pm. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 1/8; $10 extra to "enter" by phone!

5SS, G/90 with 30 sec increment, Student Union Galaxy Rooms at The University of Texas at Dallas, 800 West Campbell Rd, 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. Please do not mail entries after January 4. You may register on active.com until Jan 10th. EF: USCF +2400 $50, USCF 2200-2400 or fide rated $90, 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=1646856. 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.: 1/16: 6:00-7:00 pm. Rds.: 7:20 pm, 12:30 pm - 5:15 pm, 9:10 am - 2:45 pm. 1 bye if requested before end of round 2. Park on metered parking by Student Union or by UTD bookstore. Or get visitors pass at guard shack on University Drive and park on visitor's parking. ENT: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. 214.632.9000. INFO: Barb Swafford, info@dallaschess.com www.swchess.com. NS NC W FIDE. WCL JGP.

7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75; Class E & U1000 play 1/17-18 only, G/65). 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. $$20,000 based on 230 paid entries (re-entries, E, U1000 count as half entries), minimum $16,000 (80% each prize) guaranteed. In 8 sections. Master (over 2199): $1600-900-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100, top U2300 $800-400. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700-400-200. Class A (1800-1999): $1400-700-400-200. Class B (1600-1799): $1400-700-400-200. Class C (1400-1599): $1300-700-400-200. Class D (1200-1399): $1200-600-300-200. Class E (1000-1199): $600-300-200-100. Under 1000: $600-300-200- 100. Rated players may play up one section. Unrated must play in A or below with maximum prize A $600, B $500, C $400, D $300, E $200, U1000 $100; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: 4-day $114, 3-day $113 mailed by 1/9, all $115 online at chesstour.com by 1/13, $120 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 1/13 (entry only, no questions), $130 at site. Class E, Under 1000 Sections EF: $52 mailed by 1/9, $55 online at chesstour.com by 1/13 (entry only, no questions), $60 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 1/13, $70 at site. All: FREE TO UNRATED. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: online at chesstour.com $30, mailed, phoned or paid at site $40. Re-entry (except Master) $60. SCCF memb. ($18, jr $10) required for rated Southern CA residents. 4-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 6:30 pm, rds Fri 7, Sat 11-6, Sun 11-6, Mon 10-4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. Sat to 10 am, rds Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 11-6, Mon 10-4:30. Class E & U1000 schedule: Reg Sat to 9:30 am, rds Sat 10-1-4-7, Sun 9-12-3. All schedules: Byes OK all, limit 3, must commit before rd 3 and have under 2 pts. HR: $87-87, 818-707-1220, reserve by Jan 2 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Questions: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Ent: Continental Chess, c/o Goichberg, Box 661776, Arcadia CA 91066. $15 service charge for withdrawals. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3 day option, rds 1-2 G/75; 2 day, rds 1-4 G/40). U900 Section plays 1/18-19 only, G/40. Sheraton City Center Hotel, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia 19103. $$20,000 b/320 paid entries (U900 Section counts 1/3, GMs ½), else in proportion, except minimum 60% of each prize guaranteed. In 2006 to 2008, the tournament had over 320 paid entries each year and the $20,000 projected prize fund was increased. In 8 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500-300-200, 1st clear or on tiebreak $100 bonus, 2300-2399 $800-400, U2300/Unr $800-400. FIDE. Under 2100: $1000-600-400-300-200. Under 1900: $1000-600-400-300-200. Under 1700: $1000-600-400-300-200. Under 1500: $1000-600-400-300-200. Under 1300: $700-400-250-150-100. Under 1100: $700-400-250-150-100. Under 900: $150-100-50, trophies to top 8. Unrated may enter any section, but may not win over $50 in U900, $100 in U1100, $200 U1300, $300 U1500, $400 U1700, or $500 U1900. Top 5 sections EF: 4 day $99, 3 day $98, 2 day $97 mailed by 1/8, all $100 online at chesstour.com by 1/13, $105 phoned by 1/13 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $120 (no checks, credit cards OK) at site. GMs free, $80 deducted from prize. U1300, U1100 Sections EF: All $20 less to rated players. U900 Section EF: $27 mailed by 1/8, $28 online by 1/13, $30 phoned by 1/13, $40 at site. All: FREE TO UNRATED. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: online at chesstour.com $30; mailed, phoned or paid at site $40. Mailed entry $3 less to PSCF members. Re entry (except Open Section) $80. 4-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds 7 pm, 11-6, 11-6, 10-4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds.11-2:30-6, 11-6, 10-4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sun 9 am, rds 10-12-2-4-6, 10-4:30. Under 900 schedule: Reg. ends Sun. 9 am, rds 10-12-2-4, 10-12-2. Bye: all, limit 3, must commit before rd 3 and have under 2 pts. HR: $93-93-93-93, 215-448-2000, reserve by Jan 2 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

A State Championship Event! Radisson Hotel Lansing, 111 N. Grand Ave. From East: I-496 to Grand Ave (Exit 7A), Right on Grand Ave. From West: I-496 to Pine/Walnut Streets (Exit 6), Left on Grand Ave. HR: $92+tax by 1/5/09, (517) 482-0188. $$ 2555 Guaranteed: M/X: $280-$180, X $210, U2100 $110. Class A: $175-$115, U1900 $95. Class B: $175-$115, U1700 $95. Class C: $175-$115, U1500 $95. Class D: $145-$95, U1300 $70. Class E (U1200): $145-$95, U1100 $70. Novice (U1000/Unr): Trophy 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Top U900, Top U800, Top U700, 1st & 2nd Unr. State Title to Top MI finisher(s). Trophies for all place-winners. The most recent USCF rating supplement will be used for determining ratings. Players must play in the class in which their rating indicates. Unrated players must play in Novice section. Players may request to play up in class (or unrated players may request being seeded into a class) if their recent tournament history shows achievement into that class. The TD must approve all requests. One half-point bye allowed in rounds 1-4. USCF and MCA memb required, OSA. EF: M/X, A, B, C $40 (U18 $10 off) by 1/16; D, E $30 (U18 $10 off) by 1/16, Novice $20 (U18 $5 off) by 1/16. All $10 more on-site. Free entry to GM, IM, FM, & 2200+, advanced EF deducted from prize. E-mail entries OK, must pay during reg. Reg.: Sat 8-9am; 5-SS Rds.: Sat 10-2:30-7, Sun 10-3:30; TL: Sat G/120, Sun G/150. Ent: Jeff Aldrich, 7453 Whippoorwill Ln, Davison, MI 48423, 810-955-7271, jeffchess@charter.net. WCL JGP.

$3,000 Prize Fund (Guaranteed) 5SS, G/2 hours, Measurement Inc., 3800 Ezell Rd., Nashville, TN 37211. EF: Expert, Class A, B, C, D, E $45 if mailed by 1/12, $55 at site. Class F, G, and UNR $20 by 1/12, $30 at site. IMs and GMs free entry ($45 deducted from winnings of $200 or more). 9 Sections: (Must play in your section) Open (expert and above) $350-$175-$150 U2200 $125-$100, Class A, B $225-$150-$100, Class C, D $200-$125-$75, Class E $175-$100-$75, Class F, G/below, and Unr. Plaques to top 3. All, only Tennessee residents eligible for plaques. January Supp Used. USCF and TCA memb. req'd. ($15), Reg.: 7:30-8:30 am CDT 8/30. Rds.: Sat. 9:00 am-1:30 pm-6:00 pm, Sun. 9:00 am-1:30 pm. Byes: 1/2-point bye available for any one round if requested at or before registration. Flyer available at TNCHESS.ORG. Info (questions only): (615) 399-8432 or Regioniii@aol.com. Ent: Chris Prosser, 733 Long Hunter Ct., Nashville, TN 37217. 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 all players scoring 2.5 or more at any CCNY at MCC Thursday 4 Rated Games Tonight! since the prior month's SJM) 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.

Note new time controls. 5SS, 30/90, then G/60 (2-day option, Rd 1, 30/90, G/30). Crown Plaza Resort Asheville, One Resort Dr., Asheville, NC 28806, 828-254-3211 or 800-733-3211. HR: $84 for up to four occupants, reserve early, mention tournament. $$20,000 b/320, $10,000 Gtd. Open - FIDE rated: 1st $2500, 2nd $1000, 3rd $800, 4th $500, 5th $400, 2299-2200, 2199-2100, 2099-under each category $700-400. Amateur: (U2000) 1st $1600, 2nd $800, 3rd $400, 1899-1800, 1799-1700, 1699-under each category $700-400. Booster: (U1600) 1st $1500, 2nd $800, 3rd $400, 1499-1400, 1399-1300, 1299-under ea. category $500-300, Unr. $300. Unr. eligible for unr. prize only. EF: $84 postmarked by 1/16, $10 more at site or $44 postmarked by 1/18 and $40 at site. $10 off pre-entry or at site for players new to Land of the Sky. Family discount: first member full EF, $20 off each additional (immediate family only, d/n apply to trophy entries). Players under 18: Trophy only-$20, pre or at site, no discounts, if playing for money $10 off pre or at site EF. One discount per player. Visa & Mastercard Accepted (add $3 to EF). Optional Re-entry: Re-enter for $47 after Friday rd, counts as 1/2 entry toward based-on prize fund. Reg.: Fri. 3pm-7:30 pm for Friday round, anytime until Saturday 1pm (one 1/2 pt bye avail rds 1-3). Rds.: 1st rd-Your Choice-Fri. 8pm or Sat. 9am (will assume Sat. Rd. if no choice made), other 2:15-7:15 on Sat., 9-2:15 on Sun. Blitz Tournament: Saturday morning. U1200 Section (rated): 5SS, G/60. 70% of EF paid in prizes. EF: $40 pre (no discounts), $10 more at site. $$ 20% to 1st, 15% to 2nd, 10% to 3rd, U900 10% to 1st, 5% to 2nd, Unr. 10% to 1st. Unrated eligible for unrated prize only. Reg.: anytime up to one hour before any round (one 1/2 point bye available rds 1-3). Rds.: Sat. 10:30-1:30-4, Sun. 9-1:30. Ent: Checks payable to WW, PO Box 1123, Weaverville, NC 28787, 828-645-4215, fax: 828-645-4216, wilderwad@aol.com. WCL JGP.

5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), The Doubletree Hotel Columbus Worthington, 175 Hutchinson Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43235. Free parking. $$ 8,000 based on 125 paid entries (re-entries, under 1200 and under 1000 section count as 50% entry). In 7 sections: Open: $1000-600-400, top U2200/Unr $500-250. FIDE. Under 2000: $800-400-200. Under 1800: $800-400-200. Under 1600: $700-400-200. Under 1400: $500-250. Under 1200: $200-100 trophies to top 5. Under 1000: $200-100, trophies to top 5. Unrated prize limits: Under 1000 $50, Under 1200 $100, Under 1400 $200, Under 1600 $300, Under 1800 $500. Balance goes to next player(s) in line. EF: (all sections except Under 1200 and Under 1000) $80 mailed by 1/19, or online at ohiochess.org by 1/22, $90 at site. Under 1200 and Under 1000 Section EF: $40 if mailed by 11/6, or online at ohiochess.org by 1/22, $50 at site. Re-entry $40; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 9:30-3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10:30 am, rds Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 9:30-3:30. Byes: Okay rounds 1-4, limit 2, must commit by rd 3. HR: $89, reserve online at OhioChess.org or 614-888-3334 mention chess, reserve early, contact organizer if rate not available. Ent: COCA, Box 9830, Columbus Ohio 43209. Questions: 614-774-2532 or GPerks2@aol.com. WCL JGP.

University Memorial Center, CU Campus, Boulder, CO. Room #415. Open: 5-SS G/90, EF: $35, $5 less if rec'd by 1/21, $8 less for Jr/Sr/Unrated. CSCA required ($15, $10 for Jr/Sr) Prizes: $675 gtd. 1st-2nd: $180, $120 U2000,U1800,U1600,U1400, U1200 $75 each. Rds.: Sat: 10, 2, 6, Sun: 11:30, 3:30. Entries: Klaus Johnson, 3605 Endicott Dr., Boulder, CO 80305. Website: www.geocities.com/boulderchessclub Email: boudlerchessclub@yahoo.com. CO TOUR event. WCL 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 at entry. NO RE-ENTRY. May be limited to first 60 players. 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). $$1500 b/50, 80% of each prize guaranteed. In two sections: Open: $400-200-50, U2200 125, U2000 125. Reserve (U1800): $$200-125, U1600 $100, Under 1400/unrated $100, U1200 $75. EF: $47 if received by 1/24, $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.

5SS, 40/2, G/1. Fairmont Southampton Resort. Thurs. Jan. 29. Cocktail reception 6:30 followed by 8 pm Blitz tournament. Rounds: Fri. 8pm, Sat./Sun. 9am, 3pm. 1 bye any rd. but 5th. Coffee, tea, cookies served S & S. Closing party: Sun. 7:30pm Buffet dinner free for all participants and spouses. Prize fund Gtd. $5000: Open $1000 (plus air from East Coast and hotel for ‘10), $800, $600, $400, $200. U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 all $250, $150, $100. Top non-titled also wins RT from East Coast and hotel for 2010. EF: $100, payable on site. Free to GMs, IMs, EF deducted from prize. Sets provided, bring clock. Fairmont Southampton 1-866-540-4497, "chess tournament" rate ($199+tx). More info contact: Nigel Freeman cadilly@northrock.bm or IA Carol Jarecki carolj10280@yahoo.com. FIDE Ratings available. WCL JGP.

5SS, G/120. Melody Manor, 813 Montana St., Orlando. EF: $39. CFCC mem req $25. $$G 600:190-100-70, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400 each 60, plaques (if mem as of Dec 31) to Club Champion, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, & top under age 16. All FCA members earn points towards $2050 Florida Gran Prix. Reg.: Sat 9:15am. Rds: 10-2-6, 9-2. CFCC elections 1pm Sun. Ent: CFCC, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751. Info: (407) 629-6946 or www.centralflchess.org. WCL JGP.

5SS, 35/90, SD/1(2day schedule rd. 1 G/90), Best Western Charleston-Downtown, 250 Spring St., Charleston, SC 29403. EF: $60 if rec'd by 2/02, $70 at site, $35 re-entry USCF and SCCA memberships req‘d, OSA. $$1,500 b/40 ($750 Gtd.), One section, Open to all. Prizes: $400-200, Top Expert,A,B,C,D,E & under - 1st -$100, 2nd-$50 (Unrateds will be based on performance rating after 4th rd.) 3 day schedule: Reg.: Fri. 6-7pm Rds.: 8, 2-8, 9-2:30. 2 day schedule: Reg.: Fri. 6-7pm, Sat. 8-9am Rd. 1: 10am, then merge with 3day schedule. Half pt. Byes: avail. all rds., must commit before Rd. 2 for Rds. 4&5 (irrevocable) HR: $79.99 (mention "Charleston Chess Club") reserve by Jan. 30 (843-722-4000 or toll free 1-888-377-2121) Other info: Free entry to Masters and above; $60 deducted from any winnings. More $$ per entries. Info/Reg/Pmt: Charleston Chess Club, c/o David Y. Causey, 741 Dragoon Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (email: causey6@bellsouth.net) (Please indicate whether playing in 2 or 3 day schedule when registering.) WCL JGP.

5-SS, G/45, Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 W 10 St, bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. EF: $40, Club membs $30, GMs free ($25 from prize), specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free! $$ 920 b/46 paid entries, minimum half each prize Gtd: $$ 300-200-115, top U2200/unr. $125, U2000 $100, U1800 $80. Limit 2 byes, commit by 2 pm. Re-entry $20. CCA ratings may be used. Rds. 12-2-3:45-5:30-7:20 pm. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 2/5; $10 extra to "enter" by phone!

5ss, 45/2, 25/1, SD/1; Rd. 4: 45/2, SD/1. Inn Wisconsin Room, Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St., Madison, WI. EF: $20 if received by 4 Feb, $25 at site. $$GTD $1000. $200-165-135, A $100, B $90, C $80, D $70, E $60, U1000 $55, Unr $45. REG.: 9-9:30 am. RDS.: 10, 2:30, 7:30; 10, 3:30. One point bye in rd.1 to 2200+ if requested in advance. ENT: Guy Hoffman, PO Box 259822, Madison, WI 53725. INFO: 608-262-0308 (11am-6:30pm M-F) schachfuhrer@hotmail.com. NS NC W. A WCA Tour Event. WCL JGP.

Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave, Hackensack NJ 07601. Open To All Ages With Rating >1400 4SS G/60 U. S. Chess Federation Membership Required, Prize Fund ($$ b/40) 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100. Best Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 65 Years Old $75. Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70%. Reg Ends at 9 Late Entrants Will Receive 1/2 Point Bye For Rnd 1. EF: Adv (pmk. By Feb 4th) $40, AT Site $45. GMs Free Entry. Make EF: and/or USCF membership checks payable to: International Chess Academy. INFO 201 287 0250 or 201 833 1741, Email: Diana@icanj.net (Web Site Entries: www.icanj.net). Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Lane, New Milford, NJ 07646. 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. $$560 b/32 paid, top 2 Gtd: $$ 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!

Kingstowne Snyder Center, 6450 S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA 22315. 4 Sections. Open (FIDE-rated): 4SS 40/100, SD/1. EF: $40 if received by 2/11, $50 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF $84 if received by 2/11, $94 at site. Prizes $$1000G: $400-250-125. U2000, U1800, unr. each $75. Rds.: 11-5, 10-4. Amateur (U1800-unr.): 5SS G/100. EF: $20 if received by 2/11, $30 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF $64 if received by 2/11, $74 at site. Prizes $$500 b/32: $180-100-70. U1600-U1400-unr. each $50. No unrated may win more than $140. Rds.: 11-3-7, 11:30-4. Booster (U1600-unr.): 5SS G/100. EF: $15 if received by 2/11, $25 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF $59 if received by 2/11, $69 at site. Prizes $$370 b/32: $150-80-50. U1400-U1200-Unr. each $30. No unrated may win more than $100. Rds.: 11-3-7, 11:30-4. Novice (U1400-unr.): 6SS G/75. EF: $10 if received by 2/11, $18 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF $62 if received by 2/11, $70 at site. Prizes $$285 b/32: $100-70-40. U1200-U1000-Unr. each $25. No unrated may win more than $80. Rds.: 11-2-5-8, 12:30-4. All: One half-point bye allowed in Open, two in other sections. Last-round bye must commit by end of play Saturday and irrevocable. Reg.: 10-10:45. Ent (checks payable to): Don W. Millican, 5901B Prince George Dr., Springfield, VA 22152. e-mail (info only): dm407_92@hotmail.com. FIDE. W. WCL JGP.

6SS, G/65, Saratoga Hilton Hotel, 534 Broadway (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Free parking. $$G 1200. In 2 sections: Open: $$ 300-150-70, U2200 120, U2000 100. Under 1800/Unr: $$ 150-90-50, U1600 100, U1400 70. EF: $52 mailed by 2/20, $53 online at chesstour.com by 2/25, $55 phoned by 2/25, $65 at site. Reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds Sat 12-3-6, Sun 9-12-2:45. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2. HR: $114-114, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, reserve by 2/13 or rate may increase. 48 hours notice required for room cancellation. Backup hotel: Courtyard by Marriott, 2 blocks away, 518-226-0538. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP. March official ratings used; unofficial ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.

5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75; U1100 & U900 sections are 6SS, 3/7-8 only, G/65). Concord Hilton Hotel, 1970 Diamond Blvd, Concord CA 94520 (I-680 Willow Pass Rd exit). Free shuttle between hotel and Concord BART station. Free parking. In 8 sections. $$G 20,000. Premier, open to all over 1950 and juniors under 18 over 1800: $1600-900-500-300, clear or tiebreak winner $100, top U2300 $800-400. FIDE. Under 2100: $1400-700-400-300. Under 1900: $1400-700-400-300. Under 1700: $1400-700-400-300. Under 1500: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1300: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1100: $600-300-200-100. Under 900: $600-300-200-100. Unrated must play in U1900 or below with maximum prize U1900 $600, U1700 $500, U1500 $400, U1300 $300, U1100 $200, U900 $100; balance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: 4-day $119, 3-day $118 mailed by 2/26, all $120 online at chesstour.com by 3/3, $125 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 3/3 (entry only, no questions), $140 at site. U1100, U900 Sections EF: $57 mailed by 2/26, $60 online at chesstour.com by 3/3 (entry only, no questions), $65 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 3/3, $70 at site. All: FREE TO UNRATED. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: online at chesstour.com $30; mailed, phoned or paid at site $40. Re-entry (except Master) $60. Mailed EF $7 less to rated CalChess members. 3-day schedule: Reg. Fri to 6:30 pm, rds Fri 7:30, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to 10 am, rds Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 9-3:30. U1100 & U900 schedule: Reg. Sat to 11:30 am, rds. Sat. 12-3-6, Sun. 9-12:30-3:30. All schedules: Byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 3 and have under 2 pts. HR: $99-99-109, 925-827-2000, reserve by 2/20 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Questions: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Ent: Continental Chess, c/o Goichberg, Box 661776, Arcadia CA 91066. $15 service charge for withdrawals. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, 366 Main St, Sturbridge MA 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). Free parking. $$ 20,000 based on 250 paid entries (re-entries count half), minimum $12,000 (60% of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections: Master (2200/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear winner or 1st on tiebreak $100 bonus, top U2300 $800-400. FIDE. Expert (2000-2199): $1400-700-400-300. Class A (1800-1999): $1400-700-400-300. Class B: $1400-700-400-300. Class C (1400-1599): $1200-600-400-300. Class D (1200-1399): $1000-500-300-200. Class E (Under 1200): $1000-500-300-200. Rated players may play up one section. Unrated may enter A through E, with prize limits: E $100, D $200, C $300, B $400, A $600. Balance goes to next player(s) in line. EF: 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 2/26, all $105 online at chesstour.com by 3/3, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 3/3 (entry only, no questions), $120 at site. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. All: FREE TO UNRATED. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr adult USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: online at chesstour.com $30, mailed, phoned or paid at site $40. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. No checks at site, credit cards OK. MACA memb. ($12, under 18 $6) required for MA residents; WMCA accepted for western MA res. 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. Byes: OK all; must commit before rd 3, having under 2 pts. HR: $84-84, 800-582-3232, 508-347-7393, request chess rate, reserve by 2/15 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. Questions: 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. WCL JGP.

5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/70), Crowne Plaza Hotel St. Louis-Clayton, 7750 Carondelet Ave., St. Louis MO 63105 (I-64 W/US 40-W Exit 32B, 1.2 miles north on Hanley Rd). $$ 20,000 based on 250 paid entries (re-entries count half, U900 Section one quarter), minimum $16,000 (80% of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 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: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1200: $1200-600-300-200. Under 900: $100-60-40, trophies to top 7. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limits: U900 $50, U1200 $150, U1400 $300, U1600 $400, U1800 $500, U2000 $700. Balance goes to next player(s) in line. EF: 3-day $103, 2-day $102 mailed by 3/5, all $105 online at chesstour.com by 3/10, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 3/10 (entry only, no questions), $120 at site. Under 900/Unr Section EF: 3-day $23, 2-day $22 if mailed by 3/5, $25 online at chesstour.com by 3/10, $27 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 3/10, $30 at site. FREE TO UNRATED IN U900 OR U1200 SECTIONS. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr adult USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: online at chesstour.com $30, mailed, phoned or paid at site $40. Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section. No checks at site, credit cards OK. MCA memb. ($5; higher with printed magazine) required for MO residents. 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. Byes: OK all; must commit before rd 3, having under 2 pts. HR: $87-87, 888-303-1746, 314-726-5400, request chess rate, reserve by 2/27 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. Questions: 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

Open Section, Apr 8-12: 9SS, 40/2, SD/1. GM & IM norms possible. Lower Sections, Apr 9-12 or 10-12: 7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds. 1-4 G/50). Foxwoods Resort Casino & Hotel, 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; U1000 Section, re-entries, GMs, WGMs & foreign IMs/WIMs as half entries), else proportional, minimum $70,000 (70% of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections: Open: $10000-5000-2500-1500-1000-700-600-500-400-400, 2300-2499 $3000-1500-700, Under 2300/Unr $3000-1500-700. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game (White 5 minutes, Black 3 minutes & gets draw odds, with 5 second delay) for title & free room at 2010 Foxwoods Open. FIDE rated. Under 2100, Under 1900, Under 1700: each $5000-3000-2000-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300. Under 1500, Under 1300: $4000-2000-1500-1000-700-600-500-400-300-300. Under 1000: $1000-600-400-300-250-200-150-100. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated as of 4/09 list may not win over $500 in U1000, $1500 in U1300, or $2500 in U1500. Games rated too late for 4/09 list not counted. 2) If more than 30 points over section maximum on any USCF rating supplement 4/08-3/09, prize limit $1500. 3) Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot win over $300 in U1000, $600 U1300, $1000 U1500, $1300 U1700, $1600 U1900, or $2000 U2100. Initial ratings that will appear after the 4/09 list used at Director's discretion; if used, rule 1 applies. 4) Balance of limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mailed EF: 5-day (Open only) $205, 4-day $204, 3-day $203 if mailed by 1/10; 5-day $225, 4-day $224, 3-day $223 mailed by 3/31; 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 4/6, $250 after 4/6 until 2 hours before rd 1. Phone EF at 406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions): $210 by 1/10, $230 by 4/6. No phone entry after 4/6. GMs, foreign IMs, foreign WGMs, foreign WIMs free; $150 deducted from prize. US WGMs $100; another $100 deducted from prize. EF $70 less to seniors over 65 in Under 1300 & above sections. Under 1000 Section EF: 4-day $104, 3-day $103 if mailed by 3/31, all $107 online at chesstour.com by 4/6, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 4/6 (entry only, no questions), $120 at site. All: FREE TO UNRATED IN U1000 OR U1300 SECTIONS. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 yr USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: online at chesstour.com $30, mailed, phoned or paid at site $40. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Open Section to Open Section. 5-day Open Section schedule: Reg. ends Wed 6 pm, rds. Wed. 7 pm, Thu 12 & 7, Fri/Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 4-day Lower Sections schedule: Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri/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: OK all; limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), must commit before rd 3, having under 2 pts. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: Grand Pequot Tower (tournament site, very luxurious) $132-132, Great Cedar Hotel (connected building; very close) $118-118, Two Trees Inn (15 minute walk; free shuttle) $108-108. 1-800-FOXWOOD, must reserve by 3/26 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, PR or Jamaica. Most foreign ratings other than CFC, PR, 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: April list used; FIDE ratings not used. Special rules: Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. In round 4 or after, players with scores of over 80% and their opponents may not use headphones, earphones or cellphones or go to a different floor of the hotel without Director permission. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com. You may request "lowest possible section" if April rating unknown. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/75; 2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/45). Under 900 section plays 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. In 8 sections. Open: $8000-4000-2000-1200-800-600-500-400-400-400, clear winner bonus $200, top Under 2500 $2000-1000. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game (White 5 minutes, Black 3 minutes & gets draw odds, with 5 second delay) for title & bonus prize. Under 2300, Under 2100, Under 1900, Under 1700: each $6000-3000-1500-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300. U2300 Section is FIDE rated. Under 1500: $5000-2500-1200-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300. Under 1300: $3000-1500-1000-800-600-500-400-300-300-300, top U1100 $800-400. Under 1100 play for both U1300 section prizes & U1100 class prizes; receive larger if winning both. Under 900: $200-120-80, trophies to top 10. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated through 5/09 list may not win over $1500 U1300 or $2500 U1500. Games rated too late for 5/09 list not counted. 2) If more than 30 points over section maximum on any list 5/08-4/09, prize limit $1500. 3) Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot win over $100 in U900, $600 U1300, $1000 U1500, $1300 U1700, $1600 U1900 or $2000 U2100. 4) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mailed EF: 4-day $199, 3-day $198, 2-day $197 mailed by 3/16; 4-day $219, 3-day $218, 2-day $217 mailed by 5/13; all $250 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online EF at chesstour.com: $200 by 3/16, $220 by 5/19, $250 after 5/20 until 2 hours before rd 1. Phone EF at 406-896-2038: $205 by 3/16, $225 by 5/19 (entry only, no questions). No phone entry after 5/19. 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 900 EF: $24 if mailed by 5/13, $25 online at chesstour.com by 5/19, $30 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 5/19 (entry only, no questions), $40 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. All: FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED in U900 or U1300 Sections. ICA membership ($15, scholastic $10) required for rated Illinois residents. Special 1 yr adult USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: online at chesstour.com $30, mailed, phoned or paid at site $40. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Open to Open. $20 fee for switching section after 5/19. 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. Under 900 schedule: Reg. ends Sun 9 am, Rds. Sun 10-12:30-2:30-4:30, Mon. 10-12:30-2:30. Byes: OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), must commit before rd 3 having under 2 pts. Hotel rates: $94-94-94-94, 800-937-8461, 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 official ratings used; FIDE ratings not used. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: 1) Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. In round 4 or after, players with scores over 80% in U1300/up and their opponents may not use headphones, earphones, cellphones, or go to a different floor of the hotel without Director permission. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658, chesstour.com. You may request "lowest possible section" if May rating unknown. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

6SS, G/10. South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89183. $$b/100 7,000 ($$Gtd 4,500). 2000-1000-700, U2300 600, U2100 550, U1900 500, U1700 450, U1500 400, U1300 350, U1100 300, unrated 150. EF: $79 by 5/19, $89 by 6/3, $100 on site. Late Registration 4-6:30 p.m. Rds: 7-7:30-8-8:30-9-9:30. 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: $75 single or double ($95 Friday and Saturday nights). 1-866-791-7626 or (702) 796-7111. 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 G/60). South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89183. $100,000 Prize Fund based on 850 paid entries ($70,000 guaranteed). Championship. $$: 8000-4000-2000-1000-600-400-400-400-400-400-200-200-200-200-200, under 2500 2000, under 2400 1600, under 2300 1200, Unrated 600-400-200. $2,000 EXTRA for perfect score. The winner of the Championship section also receives a replica of the Edmondson Cup. Under 2200. $$: 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. 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: $159 by 1/19, $179 by 5/19, $199 by 6/3, $220 on site. $41 less for unrated players, $99 more for players rated under 2100 in the Championship Section. This is an open tournament - you may play in any section at or above your rating level; unrated players may play only in Championship Section. CCA minimum ratings or other ratings may be used if higher than USCF June Supplement. Reg: 4-11 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: 10-12:30-3-6: merge with 3-day in round 4. Half point byes available in any round, but round 5 or 6 byes must be requested before the start of round 2. 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 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. Susan Polgar International Chess Camp all day Thursday. Grandmaster Simul Thursday afternoon. US. Game/10 Thursday night. Scholastic Tournament Friday. LOW room rates! HR: $75 single or double ($95 Friday and Saturday nights). 1-866-791-7626 or (702) 796-7111. Don't be shut out; make your reservations early and be sure to ask for the chess rates; South Point sells out most weekends. Cutoff for special hotel rate is May 19th. Rates may be as high as $150 a night after May 19th. RESERVE NOW! Credit card or one night room deposit will be required to hold reservation, may be canceled 72 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.

9SS, 40/2, SD/1 (4-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, 3-day option, rds 1-5 G/45), Under 900/Unr Section plays separate 3-day schedule only, G/45. Sheraton City Center Hotel, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia 19103. Parking $5 for hotel guests playing in tournament. Downtown location, Franklin Institute, many museums, stores, restaurants within a few blocks. Prizes $250,000 unconditionally guaranteed. Free analysis of your games by GM Sam Palatnik; free lectures by other GMs 9 am 7/3 & 7/4. In 9 sections (Unrated eligible only for Open, Under 2400, or Under 900). Open: $20000-10000-5000-2500-1500-1000-800-700-600-500, clear winner bonus $200, top U2500 $2000-1000. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 7/5, 11 pm (White 5 minutes, Black 3 minutes & gets draw odds, 5 second delay) for title & bonus prize. GM & IM norms possible in 5-day & 7-day schedules. FIDE rated. Under 2400: $14000-7000-3000-2000-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top U2300 $2000-1000. FIDE Under 2200: $14000-7000-3000-2000-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top U2100 $2000-1000. Under 2000: $14000-7000-3000-2000-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top U1900 $2000-1000. Under 1800: $14000-7000-3000-2000-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top U1700 $2000-1000. Under 1600: $12000-6000-3000-2000- 1000-900-800-700-600-500, top U1500 $2000-1000. Under 1400: $10000-5000-2500-1500-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top U1300 $1500-800. Under 1200: $5000-2500-1500-1000-800-700-600-500-400-300. Under 900/unrated: $300-200-100, trophies to top 10, no unrated may win over $100. Prize limits: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 7/09 list may not win over $1500 in U1200, $3000 U1400 to U1800. Games rated too late for 7/09 list not counted. 2) Players with official rating more than 30 points over section maximum any month 7/08-6/09 have a prize limit of $2000. 3) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. EF, if mailed by 2/17: 7-day $307, 5-day $305, 4-day $304, 3-day $303. Mailed by 5/15: 7-day $317, 5-day $315, 4-day $314, 3-day $313. Mailed by 6/18: 7-day $327, 5-day $325, 4-day $324, 3-day $323. At site: All $350; no checks, credit cards OK. Online entry at chesstour.com: $310 by 2/17, $320 by 5/15, $330 by 6/24, $350 after 6/24 until 2 hours before rd 1. Phone entry at 406-896-2038: $315 by 2/17, $325 by 5/15, $335 by 6/24 (entry only, no questions). No phone entries after 6/24. GMs free; $200 EF deducted from prize. WGMs $100; another $100 EF deducted from prize. EF $100 less to all in U1200 Section and seniors over 65 in Under 1400 & above. Under 900/Unrated Section EF: $25 if mailed by 6/17, all $26 online at chesstour.com by 6/24, $30 phoned by 6/24 (entry only, no questions), $40 at site. FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED in U900/Unr Section. No checks at site; credit cards OK. Re-entry: $160, no re-entry from Open to Open. $20 fee for switching section after 6/30. Special 1 yr adult USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: online at chesstour.com $30, mailed, phoned or paid at site $40. 5-day schedule: Wed 7 pm, Thur 11 am & 6 pm, Fri 11 am & 6 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 5 pm. 7-day schedule: Mon-Fri each 7 pm, Sat 11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 5 pm. 4-day schedule: Thurs 11, 2:30 & 6, Fri 11 & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 5. 3-day schedule: Fri 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6 & 8:30, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 5. All schedules merge & compete for same prizes. Under 900/Unr schedule: Fri 1:30, 3:45 & 6, Sat 11, 1:30, 3:45 & 6, Sun 10 & 12:30. Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), must commit before rd 3 and have under 2 pts. Entries, re-entries close 1 hour before your first game. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: 93-93, 215-448-2000, may sell out about 5/31, two night minimum 7/3-4. Backup hotel: Radisson Plaza Warwick, 215-735-6000, $93-93. Special car rental rates: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: 100 pts added to FIDE, 100 to FQE, 200 or more to most foreign, no pts added to CFC. Most foreign ratings other than CFC or FQE or Jamaica not accepted for U2000 or below. Highest of multiple ratings used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US player ratings: JULY LIST USED; FIDE ratings not used. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games usually used if otherwise unrated. Special rules: 1) Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director. In round 4 or after, players with scores over 80% and their opponents may not use headphones, earphones, cellphones or go to a different floor of the hotel without Director permission. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. You may request "lowest possible section" if July rating unknown. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. WCL JGP.