2009 - Chess Life 04

April 2009 uschess.
org
The
Happy
Warrior
A USCF Publication $3.95
04
0
74470 64631
GM Gio K c v , Nor h A er a Op n C m on
0
1-866-611-4929
Chess Life
Editorial Staff
Chess Life Editor &
Director of Publications Daniel Lucas dlucas@uschess org
Chess Life Online Editor Jennifer Shahade jshahade@uschess org
Chess Life for Kids Editor Glenn Petersen gpetersen@uschess org
Senior Art Director Frankie Butler fbutler@uschess org
Editorial Assistant/Copy Editor Alan Kantor akantor@uschess org
Editorial Assistant Jennifer Pearson jenpearson@uschess org
Technical Editor Ron Burnett
Advertising Supervisor Ray West rwest@uschess org
TLA Joan DuBois tla@uschess org
Advertising inquiries: (931) 787-1234, ext. 132. All TLAs should be e-mailed to
tla@uschess.org or sent to P.O Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557-3967. Letters to
the editor should be submitted to letters@uschess.org.
USCF Staff Main Office in Crossville, TN (931) 787-1234

Executive Director Bill Hall bhall@uschess org ext. 189
Assistant Executive Director
& National Events Director Patricia Knight pknight@uschess org 931-200-3411
Administrative Assistant Cheryle Bruce cbruce@uschess org ext. 147
Clubs & Membership Associate Alan Kantor clubs@uschess org ext. 128
Chief Accountant Peggy Stephens pstephens@uschess org ext. 131
Chief Financial Officer Joe Nanna jnanna@uschess org ext. 150
Accounting Associate Susan Houston shouston@uschess org ext. 136
Director of Business Operations Judy Misner jmisner@uschess org ext. 126
Membership & Ratings Supervisor Jim Johanson jjohanson@uschess org ext. 127
Mailing Lists/Membership Assoc. Traci Lee tlee@uschess org ext. 143
Membership Associate Jay Sabine jsabine@uschess org ext. 146
Director of Communications
& Affiliate Relations Joan DuBois jdubois@uschess org ext. 123
Correspondence Chess Alex Dunne cchess@uschess org
Fundraising/Sponsorship Assoc. Joan DuBois jdubois@uschess org ext. 123
Scholastic Director & FIDE Jerry Nash jnash@uschess org ext. 145
FIDE & Scholastic Associate Chuck Lovingood clovingood@uschess org ext. 148
OTB Ratings/FIDE Walter Brown wbrown@uschess org ext. 142
Computer Consultant Mike Nolan mnolan@uschess org ext. 188
IT Director, Webmaster &
Tournament Director Certification Phillip R. Smith psmith@uschess org ext.134
USCF Executive Board

President Bill Goichberg chessoffice@aol com
PO Box 249
Salisbury Mills, NY 12577
Vice President Jim Berry jaberrycg@aol com
PO Box 351
Stillwater, OK 74076
Vice President Finance Randy Bauer randybauer2300@yahoo com
3923 - 153rd Street
Urbandale, IA 50323
Secretary Randall Hough randallhough@yahoo com
1826 Garvey Ave, Unit 5
Alhambra, CA 91803
Member at Large Susan Polgar susanpolgar@aol com
c/o Polgar Chess Center,
103-10 Queens Blvd , 1C
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Member at Large Paul Truong paultruong@aol com
c/o Texas Tech University, Box 45080
Lubbock, TX 79409-5080
To subscribe to Chess Life, join the USCF or enter a USCF tournament, go to

uschess.org or call 1-800-903-USCF (8723). Change of address should be sent to
addresschange@uschess.org. For other inquiries: feedback@uschess.org, (931) 787-
1234, fax (931) 787-1200.
United States Chess Federation

PO Box 3967, Crossville, Tennessee 38557
1 800 903 USCF (8723) (931) 787 1234
2 Chess Life April 2009 uschess.org

Contributors
Al Lawrence Nemetts independent feature film, The Instrument,
(USCF History, p. 10) served as both USCF and which appeared at the 2005 Dances With Films festival,
World Chess Hall of Fame executive director. His latest in Los Angeles, and was part of New Yorks Anthology
book, with Lev Alburt, is Chess Training Pocket Book II. Film Archives NewFilmmakers series, and he has pro
duced the DVD releases of A Turnpike Runs Through It
Jerry Hanken (2008), and Excess Hollywood (2006), for the Princeton
(North American Open, p. 18) is a frequent contributor Triangle Show.
with over 100 Chess Life articles carrying his byline
since 1975 and is the president of the Chess WIM Elizabeth Vicary
Journalists of America. (2008 K12, p. 27) is an expert rated player, teacher,
and chess coach in Brooklyn, New York. She maintains
Macauley Peterson a chess blog at lizzyknowsall.blogspot.com.
(Ray Robson Profile, p. 24) is a media developer
and foreign correspondent for the Internet Chess Clubs FM Alex Dunne
Chess.FM. He was voted 2008 Chess Journalist of the (Correspondence Chess, p. 30) is a chess journalist and
Year by the Chess Journalists of America. His written the correspondence chess director for the USCF. His
work has appeared in Chess Life, Chess Life Online, monthly column, The Check is in the Mail, appears on
New in Chess, 64 (Russia), Chess (U.K.), and elsewhere. uschess.org in the correspondence chess section under
In 2006, he completed work as an editor on Adam Activities and Interests.
April on uschess.org
SuperNationals!
GARRY ALEXANDRA ANNA YURY JENNIFER
KASPAROV KOSTENIUK ZATONSKIH SHULMAN SHAHADE
KASPAROV AND KOSTENIUK BY CATHY ROGERS; SHULMAN BY LEWIS TOBY; ZATONSKIH BY BETSY DYNAKO;
Look for videos from the scene of the SuperNationals (Nashville, April 2 5.) The videos will feature some of the stars who
appeared in Nashville, including World Champions Garry Kasparov and Alexandra Kosteniuk and U.S. Champions Yury Shul
man and Anna Zatonskih. CLO editor Jennifer Shahade will be onsite blogging about the fierce competition and festivities.
Foxwoods Open
Look for news from the biggest event
ALL GIRLS PHOTO COURTESY OF KCF
of the spring, the Foxwoods Open

(Mashantucket, Connecticut, April 8 12)
The Last St. Louis Spot
The final qualifier into the 2009
All Girls Nationals
U.S. Championship (May 7 17) will including blogs by teenaged chessmas Check out games and photos from
be determined by the Champion of ter and Ohio Chess Connection editor, the All Girls Nationals, sponsored
Champion Events, a state champi Jonathan Hilton. by the Kasparov Chess Foundation
onship tournament hosted on the and set for Dallas, Texas on April
Internet Chess Club. Look for a 24 26.
profile of the winner on Chess Life
Online after the finals on April 4 5.
uschess.org Chess Life April 2009 3

April Chess Life
Columns
12 CHESS TO ENJOY
The Hoax is on You
By GM Andy Soltis
14 SOLITAIRE CHESS
A Troubling Doubling
By Bruce Pandolfini
33 WHATS THE BEST MOVE?
By GM Larry Evans
The Crown Prince
42 LOOKS AT BOOKS
The Epic Rivalry: Kasparov
By GM Lev Alburt
Ascends the Throne
44 BACK TO BASICS
Queen to Kings Rook Five,
Check(mate)!
By GM Lev Alburt
46 ENDGAME LAB
The Berlin Defense and
the Endgame
By GM Pal Benko
Departments
18 | COVER STORY
The Happy Warrior
By Jerry Hanken
GM Giorgi Kacheishvili, formerly of Georgia, wins
3 PREVIEW
the North American Open in Las Vegas. The new U.S.
resident relates, ... I discovered that a lone Russian
6 COUNTERPLAY
PHOTOS: CHRIS BIRD

plane had passed over and dropped a 1,000 pound
8 FIRST MOVES
bomb ... . This brought the war with Russia too close
for comfort. I now fully realized that the safest place
10 USCF HISTORY
in the world today is the USA!

11 USCF AFFAIRS
38 2008 YEARBOOK
53 TOURNAMENT LIFE
70 CLASSIFIEDS 24 | PROFILE
Going for Grand or Rays Road to the Title
By Macauley Peterson
71 SOLUTIONS
Ray Robson achieves a 2700 performance
rating at the 2008 Miami Open.
27 | 2008 K-12
Crowning K-12 Kings
By WIM Elizabeth Vicary
Toby Boas wins the 12th Grade Section in an event that
On The Cover was dominated by teams from New York.
GM Giorgi Kacheishvili has 30 | CORRESPONDENCE CHESS

relocated to the U.S., and with
his 2600+ rating is now one of
2005 Electronic Knights
By FM Alex Dunne
Americas top players. Here he Gillmore Hoefdraad takes the title.
is pictured on the Brooklyn
Bridge, close to his new home
in New York City.
34 | 2009 ELECTION
USCF Executive Board Candidate Statements
Cover Photo: Jeff Weiss The candidates for the executive board
Art Direction: Frankie Butler introduce themselves; includes Call For ADMs.

New Membership Options!
Premium and Regular USCF Memberships Now Available
PREMIUM Membership REGULAR Membership

Printed copy of Chess Life Online-only access to Chess Life
(monthly) or Chess Life for Kids OR or Chess Life for Kids;
(bimonthly) plus all other benefits TLA Bulletin will be mailed to you
of regular membership. (adults: bimonthly, scholastic: 3 per year)
PREMIUM USCF MEMBERSHIP RATES REGULAR USCF MEMBERSHIP RATES

CATEGORY 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR CATEGORY 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR
ADULT (PAID ONLINE) $42 $78 $113 ADULT (PAID ONLINE) $29 $52 $74
ADULT (PAID MAIL/PHONE) $49 $85 $120 ADULT (PAID MAIL/PHONE) $36 $59 $81
SCHOLASTIC (1) $23 $42 $60 SCHOLASTIC (1) $16 $28 $39
YOUTH (2) (6 ISSUES CL) $27 $49 $70 YOUTH (2) $20 $36 $51
YOUNG ADULT (3) $32 $59 $85 YOUNG ADULT (3) $24 $43 $61
OTHER USCF MEMBERSHIP RATES WHAT YOU GET AS A

CATEGORY 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR
REGULAR USCF MEMBER:
SUSTAINING (STARTED PRIOR TO 2003) (4, 8) $95 $190 $285 $380 The right to play in USCF-sanctioned
tournaments and be assigned an official rating.
SUSTAINING (STARTED AFTER 2002) (4, 8) $120 $240 $360 $480 Access to member-only content on uschess.org,
SENIOR (PAID ONLINE) (5) $36 $65 $93 N/A including our USCF forum discussion group. (9)
SENIOR (PAID BY MAIL OR PHONE) (5) $43 $72 $100 N/A Online access to Chess Life & Chess Life for Kids.
FAMILY PLAN 1 (6) $70 N/A N/A N/A

$44 N/A N/A N/A
WHAT YOU GET AS A
FAMILY PLAN 2 (7)
PREMIUM USCF MEMBER:
SENIOR LIFE (5, 8) $750 (one time charge)
$1,500 (one time charge)
All of the above plus a printed copy of Chess Life
LIFE (8) or Chess Life for Kids!
ium Member!
Get Chess Life in your mailbox as a Prem
See uschess.org for all of
your membership options.
(1) 13 and under at expiration; bimonthly Chess Life for Kids. (2) 16 and under at expiration; Chess Life. (3) 25 and under at expiration; monthly Chess Life. (4) New sustaining memberships will not be allowed
after 11/30/08. (5) 65 and over. (6) Parents and children younger than 25 at expiration living in one household with one address. (7) All younger than 25 at expiration living in one household. Both Family
Plans include one monthly Chess Life. (8) Life and sustaining members have the option of choosing either Premium or Regular benefits. This selection may be changed at any time. USCF intends to con
tact these members approximately every three years to ask for confirmation of this choice. (9) Age restricitons apply.
$25 foreign surcharge applies for magazine (not applicable to Canada or Mexico).
Counterplay
Not so secret This would indeed be very rare if it was

Andy Soltis column is generally the two queens and one rook instead of two
first I turn to each issue; the information rooks and one queen. Was this a typo or Would you like to be
he compiles has a clever twist and is was it actually two queens? profiled in Chess Life?
written in a clear and entertaining style. Bill Yeakel
Fischer Secrets led me to look back and via e-mail
locate an old remembrance by Paul Hel Mike Klein responds: In an issue later this year we
big, a charter member of the now defunct will profile seven USCF mem
Jersey City YMCA Chess Club and editor It was not a typo. In fact that is why Gre bers examining how the USCF
of the club newsletter, Chess Chat. In the gory Serper referred to it as a rare version has been important to them and
November 1971 issue, Paul wrote: of Alekhines Gun. The normal version is for this we need your help. Would
a queen and two rooks, but in the game in you like to be profiled? Do you
Bill Walbrecht, who was our Presi question, there were two queens and one know someone who should be
dent , discerned Bobby Fischers native rook all of the same color on the same file, profiled? If you were born in the
ability at an early stage and arranged an making it a very rare occurrence indeed.
year 1939, 1949, 1959, 1969,
exhibition for him at our Club. Both got
1979, 1989, or 1999 and you are
acquainted by touring with the late Forry
willing to be interviewed and have
Laucks Log Cabin Chess Club, through
the southern states and to Havana, Cuba. your photograph published in
Detailing Sandrin Chess Life, please contact us at
He played 20 simultaneously in the Ys In his provocative account of the sec
then stately lobby, on Thursday, March letters@uschess.org. If you dont
ond decade of the USCF (1949 1958,
29, 1956, and won overwhelmingly. He have e mail access, please see
February issue), Al Lawrence correctly
was barely 13 years old. We do not recall our address on page 2.
reports that the winner of the 1949 U.S.
the exact score, but we remember he lost Open was the partially sighted Albert
to someone we considered as the worst Sandrin of Chicago. At that tournament
contestant not knowing any openings. I was an assistant to Al Ludwig, the chair
The atmosphere was theatrical. A milk man of the local host committee in
bottle was placed on the table, by his Chess Life welcomes letters from its
Omaha. It was my duty to arrange the
mother, in which we put in the contracted readers. Letters are subject to editing
lighting for the table on which Al Sandrin
fee. Photographers were on hand, offering for content and length. Send your let
played his games. Readers of Chess Life
their service of taking the contestants ters to letters@uschess.org, and
may enjoy a further report about his
picture while facing Bobby in his dunga include your full name and a tele
remarkable performance.
ree pants. Before the start, rumors were phone number. Senders should not
Sandrin was almost completely blind.
spread that this exhibition would appear expect a personal response.
Perforce he played blindfold chess in all
on television his games. He could sometimes sense
We, personally, were not overly the contrast of light and shadow, but he
impressed by Bobbys feat, knowing the could not well make out the pieces on the
psychological advantage an exhibitioner board, which he often handled clumsily.
has, but we reverted ourself shortly after He would stare at what he supposed was Chess Moves #4
wards when we watched powerful Dr. the board, but often what he was staring
Mengarini heave a sigh of relief after
February 2128, 2010
at in fact was a spot several feet to the side
Bobby accepted an offered draw in the of the physical board, from which his
w w w. I n S i g h t C r u i s e s . c o m / C h e s s
Open New Jersey State Chess Tourna body had shifted. In one of his later, more
ment held in East Orange at the complicated games, while staring hard
Join Former U.S. Champions
Independent Chess Club. We realized at the rug that he apparently thought to
GM Joel Benjamin and GM Larry Christiansen
then, the kid was formidable. A picture of be the chessboard, he announced mate in s 4WELVE MINUTE CLASSES TO CHOOSE FROM
our exhibition appeared in Parades Octo seven! His overall victory was a triumph
s 4WO CONCURRENT CLASSROOM hTRACKSv
ber 27, 1957 issue. Bobbys picture, with of intellect and will.
s 4WO 53#& RATED TOURNAMENTS WITH EXPERT POST
the announcement of our exhibition, was Al Sandrin was a gentle, modest man.
GAME ANALYSES
on the back page of the Daily Mirrors He was immensely grateful for the support
s 4WO '- PLAYED 3IMULS UNDER
March 22, 1956 issue. he was given, and often made fun of his
Frank E. Nothaft, life member own disability with the most charming
Vienna, Virginia good humor. I became fond of him, and
proud of him, and cheered silently for
him each day of that extraordinary tour
Gunning for Alekhine nament in the summer of 1949.
On page 35 of your December 2008 Carl Cohen
Western Caribbean Cruise
issue of Chess Life, Mike Klein reports Ann Arbor, Michigan
that Gregory Serper mentioned
Roundtrip Tampa, Florida to: +EY 7EST &LORIDA
Alekhines Gun where he placed his Another players game from that 1949
0UERTO #ORTS (ONDURAS #OSTA -AYA -EXICO
two queens and rook on the same file. U.S. Open can be found on page 8. ~ed.
3ANTO 4OMAS $E #ASTILLO 'UATEMALA

1-866-611-4929
First Moves
Phil LeCornu, Life Member

USCF life member bequests $350,000 to USCF
By Dr. Tim Redman

The U.S. Chess Federation learned of shirt, and tie. He was single but was on tance to that circle.
the passing of a longtime member, Phil a first name basis with several of the He invited me to accompany him to
LeCornu, through a letter from the execu younger waitresses in the local restau dinner one evening and when his drink
tor of his estate informing us that he had rants, who would greet him affectionately. came, he lit in on fire. It burned with a
left the Federation a bequest of $350,000. Phil had a way in conversation of sharply blue flame. I thought you had never seen
I was sorry to hear of his death but not questioning assertions, a manner which this, he said. Then he quickly put it out.
at all surprised at his generosity to chess, struck some as acerbic. I guess he was a Dont want to waste the alcohol, he
for Phil and I were good friends in Chicago skeptic, a word I didnt know at the time. said. Like many in those days, he was a
in the sixties and seventies. I guess all chess players are skeptics to smoker, and matches were always at
I discovered chess as a teenager, age fif hand in restaurants. But what I remem
teen, and by sixteen attended the major ber most clearly was his constant
clubs including the august Chicago Chess A LeCornu Game question to me, stretching over many
Club in the Loop, which boasted that it Queens Indian Defense (E19) years: Is chess all you want to do? Dont
was the oldest seven day a week club in Phil LeCornu you want to achieve something of real
continual existence in the nation, having Anthony Santasiere significance? Phil loved chess. He was a
been founded in 1870. The club was quar U.S. Open, Omaha, Nebraska 1949 master once, though when I knew him he
tered on the fourth floor of an old office was a strong expert in the mid 2100
building that had seen better days, range. And he made his way in the busi
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. g3 Bb7 5.
located at 64 East Van Buren. One ness world. But I sensed that he had
Bg2 Be7 6. 0-0 0-0 7. Nc3 Ne4 8. Qc2
entrance led to the elevators for the build once held higher aspirations.
Nxc3 9. Qxc3 f5 10. Ne1 Bxg2 11. Nxg2
ing, the other to what was then When his father died in Florida, Phil
Qe8 12. b3 d6 13. Bb2 Bg5 14. f4 Bf6 15.
euphemistically referred to as an art said that he had founded a small com

Rfe1 Qc6 16. Qd3 Qe4 17. Qxe4 fxe4 18.
movie theater. For a teenager from sub pany. Which was something, he added.
Ne3 c5 19. Nc2 Nc6 20. Red1 d5 21.
urban Hinsdale, it was all rather amazing. He gave people jobs. When his mother
cxd5 exd5 22. Rab1 Rfd8 23. dxc5 bxc5
Most amazing of all were the people died Phil inherited a modest estate and a
24. Bxf6 gxf6 25. Kf2 a5 26. Ne3 d4 27.
who frequented the club: Wiley Clements, condominium.

Nc4 Nb4 28. a3 Nd5 29. Rb2 Rdb8 30. a4
insurance executive at CNA; Danny Fis He moved to Florida and we were then
Kg7 31. Ra1 f5 32. Nd6 Kf6 33. Nb5 Rc8
cheimer, slumlord; hypochondriac Walter in only occasional contact, by letter. In one

34. Rc1 h5 35. Rbc2 d3 36. exd3 Nb4 37.
Grombacher, who boasted of being the letter (I had asked him to help a mutual
dxe4 fxe4 38. Ke3 Nxc2+ 39. Rxc2 Ra6
only Jewish member of the Hitler Youth; chess friend financially) he declined, say
40. Kxe4 Re6+ 41. Kf3 Kg6 42. Rc3 Kh6
Harold Leef, who beat Fischer at speed ing that he was living on a fixed income
43. Na3 Rd8, Draw agreed.
chess when he visited one day; George + r

+ + and had to be cautious. His caution led
Leighton, one of the most distinguished to his great generosity to the Federation,
black jurists of his generation; Norbert + + + + for which we are grateful. The executive
Leopoldi, who owned an import/export +
+r+ k board recently voted to use a substantial
firm; Gene Martinowski, a psychiatrist; amount of the LeCornu bequest to pay
Norm Perrin, a distinguished New Testa p
p + +p down the mortgage on our headquarters
ment scholar and professor at the P+ + P + in Crossville. A suitable memorial, such
University of Chicago; Richard Verber, a as naming the entry hall in the building
strong master. Phil LeCornu was very NP
R +K
P after him, is being contemplated.
much part of that lively crowd. All of + + + P A life member, Phil found great beauty
them came for the love of chess, but and joy in our game. Chess had been a part
many also came for lively conversation + + + + of his life; he made it part of his legacy. As
and stimulating intellectual company, Final position a life member, I invite other life members
frequently over lunch or dinner at nearby
restaurants: George Diamonds Steak
to follow Phils example. I will. .
House, Jimmy Wongs Chinese Restau some degree. He was sociable and had a At press time we learn that the USCF
rant, Millers Pub. dry sense of humor and he was always a executive board has voted 6 0 to use
Phil was in his early forties when I met welcome meal companion among the $50,000 from the bequest to create a
him. He was of average height, had an crowd. I went along, too, though mostly permanent Phil LeCornu Memorial
oval face with a receding hairline, wore to listen. I was getting far more of an Olympiad Fund to help fund future
dark horn rimmed glasses, and dressed education from these folks than at my international team participation. Dona
in the business uniform of middle man affluent high school. Being a promising tions are welcome. Contact the USCF
agement at that time: grey suit, white younger player was enough to gain admit at 931 787 1234 or bhall@uschess.org.

Chessboard
A former CEO finds herself playing the role of every piece on the chessboard,
extending the chess as life metaphor.
By Emily Antonen
The game of chess trains us to become have ended there. For many sad days, Alas, after many years, the king was
the masters of our fate as we learn intri I thought it surely had. Instead, I was wounded, though not lost. The kingdom
cate strategies and study the unique shifted into a different position on a new is presently under siege. Were it not for
potentials of each chess piece. As Samuel board, and a different playing field. the substantial might of our army we
Clemens wrote about The Prince & The In this suddenly surreal chess game, would be forced to surrender the game.
Pauper in a delightful treatise of life roles I became a knight. As a widow with an Sacrifice was required, so I put aside my
exchanged, so my life experiences have infant, having lost my business along queenly garb once again.
moved over lifes chessboard through all with my husband and business partner, I first became the castle (or rook) with
the varied positions. I was suddenly besieged by sly attacks all concerns focused toward keeping our
I hadnt contemplated the chess from all over (widowhood being considered domicile from financial ruin. I felt so lim
metaphor until I assumed my current a vulnerability in the business world.) I ited in scope, able to see potential gain but
position in a large corporation. Having to had to charge forward and defend my unable to make the necessary movements
accept an entry level position despite so territory, be fearless in countless finan to acquire effective spaces on the board.
many years of expertise in other fields, cial onslaughts, be valiant as a role model Still, my linear purpose held the fort
and having been a CEO twice, now I watch for my childs sake. I developed a thick against the enemy, buying time for the
managers above me court my favor in coat of emotional armor and kept us safe king to heal, and allowing the children of
order to advance their own promotions. In through years of skirmishes. the kingdom to mature and learn strate
an illuminating Aha! moment I perceived During this time, my spiritual growth gies that might advance them to form
myself as a pawn in a vast corporate game. was my emotional outlet. I took ministry their own solid kingdoms.
And upon that realization, I did a ret classes, training in healing modalities. These days, circumstance and duty
rospect and saw that I have indeed played I began to utilize healing ministry to human require that I step forward into my new
every role on the chessboard. When I was ity towards salvation for my kingdom. I was role as pawn, taking small, often painful,
CEO, I ruled my small empire and was ordained, and thus officially became the steps towards the goal of saving my king
responsible for my side of the board. I bishop of my realm. I followed the straight dom. The king is recovering and may
was also the most vulnerable piece on and narrow path of avoiding fear while once again grasp his sword with renewed
the board, as the rest of my business seeking out the holiness of love in each sit strength and purpose and turn the tide
could not carry on without me the game uation. Righteous living and freedom served of fortune. But the enemy is relentless and
would be forfeit. as my regents for several years. must constantly be engaged.
When I became a wife and mother, I was Finally, a king piece was replaced on the Strategy being what it is, I have an alter
the queen. My king presided on the throne chessboard, as I remarried. I reprised my nate concept in mind. Should the king be
of the empire to allow me scope to be on queenly role, and together merged our unable to regain all his powers in time to save
all fronts; helping him with our business, duties in a complex new strategy, which us, then, by dint of presumed bravery I
yet also tending to the kingdom and the was so successful to the kingdom that we shall trudge on despite the fear and pain, and
baby, parents, relatives, friends and pets obtained a new and vaster territory and our perhaps contrive to advance within the guise
PHOTO: CHRIS BIRD
who were subjects. If I went down, the numbers swelled. It intrigues me now to of my precarious pawns position to secure
kingdom would suffer yet go on. Unfortu contemplate what a chess game would be a checkmate for our worthy kingdom. There
nately, it was the king who went down, like in which the rules would be altered to is such a great satisfaction to winning as a
accidentally knocked off the board by the allow the king and queen to switch attrib pawn. Prince or pauper, we are all valuable
careless hand of fate. The game should utes at will to baffle the opponents. players on the chessboard. .
USCF History
Both Sides of the Moon

USCFS 4TH DECADE: 1969-1978
I
n 1969, as Neil Armstrong pressed the first human footprint into the
By Al Lawrence
powdery surface dust of the moons Sea of Tranquility, USCF was bet-
ting that frenetic Bobby Fischer had the right stuff to take America to
the top of the chess world. That year Chess Life merged with Chess Review,
becoming the U.S. chess magazine and gaining USCF an expanded read-
ership. Young stars showed promise. John Watson of Omaha topped 370
at the first U.S. High School Championship, organized by Bill Goichberg in
New York City. Ken Rogoff won his first of three U.S. Junior Invitational
Championships.
In 1970 two non-U.S. citizens captured titles: Chess 3.0 won the first Asso-
ciation for Computing Machinery championship in New York City; and Bent
Larsen, the great Dane, won the Boston U.S. Open. FIDEs first official
rating list ranked Bobby Fischer number one at 2720, with world cham-
pion Boris Spassky second at 2670.
Bobby validated Elos system. At the USSR Versus the Rest of the
World Match in Belgrade, he defeated recently dethroned world champion
Tigran Petrosian 3-1. Then Fischer humiliated the worlds elite at the unof-
ficial world blitz championship in Herceg Novi. USCF President Leroy
Dubeck, of New Jersey, and Executive Director (ED) Ed Edmondson suc-
cessfully maneuvered to get Fischer, who hadnt played in the U.S. qualifier,
into the Palma de Mallorca Interzonal. Fischer ran away with the lead, but
even his most rabid fans were dumbfounded by his follow-up.
In 1971, as Ken Thompson wrote his first chess-playing program and Larry
USCF leaders went all in backing Bobbys hand
Christiansen won the National High School Championship, Bobby blanked

but in the end Fischer folded.
both his first two candidates match opponents, Mark Taimanov and Larsen,
6-0. Fischer fever raged. After ending Bobbys 20-game winning streak,
70s Psychedelic Trivia Petrosian collapsed against him. Then began the well-documented 1972 dance
to get Fischer to Reykjavik. Shortly after Frank Skoff was elected USCF pres-
Fischer approved the 1969 publica- ident, Bobby became the first official American-born world champion. U.S.
tion of his famous My 60 Memorable chess fans exulted in a moonwalk of their own. The nation in general took
Games only because he believed prideand felt relief as American troops came home from Vietnam. Life was
Rapture was imminent. finally, well, groovy.
Tournament attendance exploded. While Bobby and Boris were respec-
tively fted and flayed at home, San Antonio hosted a world-class turnout
January 1969 Chess Life used
to the Churchs Fried Chicken tournament. Walter Browne bestrode the
algebraic notation for the first
decades domestic events, winning three U.S. Championships, two U.S.
timein Benkos Bafflers.
Opens, two National Opens, two World Opens, and an American Open. Inven-
tor Louis D. Stathams Masters Tournaments in Lone Pine and winery Paul
The first chess game from space
Massons outdoor championships created a bell-bottomed players paradise.
was played on June 10, 1970 by
USCF membership swelled from 13,488 in 1969 to just short of 60,000
the Soviet crew of Soyuz IX versus
by 1974. Martin Morrison took charge of burgeoning technical issues.
ground control.
Edmondson had leveraged USCFs resources to get Bobby his titlehop-
ing to hold court for the world chess king for 20 years.
Russian champion Leonid
But all too quickly, both the U.S. and USCF saw the other side of the
Shamkovich and Moscow champ
moon. As Watergate dispirited America and South Vietnam fell, Fischer
Anatoly Lein settled in the U.S.
resigned his titlerestoring a Russian, Anatoly Karpov, to the throne.
in 1976, immediately co-winning
Blindfold champion George Koltanowski became USCF president only to
the U.S. Open in Fairfax, Virginia.
see thousands who had been attracted by the meteoric Fischer fail to renew
when he faded. Morrison took over as ED from Edmondson in 1977.
James Slagle won the first U.S.
Richard Meyerson and then George Cunningham of Maine served as ED
Blind Championship in 1977.
in 1978. As the decade closed, USCF struggled to adjust. .
USCF Affairs April
Legal Update 2009 U.S. Championship
As mentioned in the March Chess Life (page 48), Executive Board member Susan
Polgar has filed a Texas lawsuit against USCF, most Executive Board members, Two dozen of the nations best chess
and others. The $25 million suit alleged twelve causes of action. On February 19, players will be invited to participate in the
the presiding judge dismissed four of these alleged causes, ordered the plaintiff 2009 U.S. Chess Championship, which
to file an amended pleading to uphold jurisdiction over four defendants, and rejected will be held at the new Chess Club and
defendants motion to require a more definite statement from plaintiff. On March Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. The
5, USCF filed a third party complaint against Paul Truong, alleging defamation, tournament, which dates back to 1845,
breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and conspiracy. For details of this and other legal will take place from May 7 17, 2009 and
cases, see www.uschess.org/legalupdates. will offer a purse of more than $130,000.
On February 13, Susan Polgar was served in the Illinois lawsuit USCF vs. Pol The 24 invited players will include:
gar and Truong, which seeks to remove the defendants from the Executive Board.
At the time of this writing (March 10), USCF has still been unable to serve this The top 12 American players by rating,
using the April rating supplement;
complaint on Paul Truong.
The top two female players by rating,
Sam Sloan is appealing dismissal of his $20 million New York lawsuit against using the April rating supplement;
USCF, its Executive Board and numerous others. Sloans request for a delay in 2008 U.S. Champion;
the deadline to file moving papers to April 3 was granted, and defendants have 2008 U.S. Jr. Closed Champion;
until May 4 to file opposition papers. 2008 U.S. Open Champion;
2009 U.S. State Champion of Champions;
Life Memberships A total of six wild card spots, to be deter-
USCF has revised its member categories, dividing most into Premium with paper mined later.
magazine and Regular with online magazine only. This allowed a necessary dues
increase for those receiving the paper magazine, but with the option of a decrease The winner will receive $35,000, with
in most categories for those who are price sensitive and/or comfortable reading additional cash prizes awarded to all par
an online publication. The new setup appears off to a good start financially. ticipants, including $2,000 to the
For Life Members, the new structure requires no major change. The Federation last place entrant. Cash prizes will be
will soon send a letter to Life Members asking them to choose between Premium divided equally among tied competitors.
and Regular benefits. Those satisfied reading the online magazine may select Reg Additionally, top youths from throughout
ular benefits, saving USCF some money; they will be able to switch back to America will be invited to compete. Spec
Premium benefits at any time. tators will be welcome at the event.
Life Members who do not reply will be assigned Regular benefits, but can The championship will be a nine round
switch to Premium upon request. Our intention is to ask Life Members to recon Swiss with one round per day and a rest
firm their choice approximately once every three years, with no fee for Premium day between rounds five and six. Time
benefits. controls will be 40 moves in two hours,
with one hour sudden death. Guest com
Benefactor Memberships mentary will be provided by two world
A new option now available to donors is the Benefactor Membership, priced at class grandmasters throughout the event.
$3000 (existing Life Members, $1500). Benefactors receive a special membership We are delighted to host the prestigious
card, and are recognized on a Benefactor page of our website and periodically in U.S. Chess Championship in our first
Chess Life. full year of operation, said Tony Rich,
Executive Director of the Chess Club and
LeCornu Bequest and Olympiad Fund Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. It is
USCF is greatly indebted to the late life member Philip LeCornu, a former Michi exciting and gratifying for us to bring
gan Open champion, who has left the Federation a $350,000 bequest. $50,000 together the nations best players at our
of these funds are being used to start a Philip LeCornu Olympiad Fund, with 10% first class facility.
of the fund available each two years to support American teams. We expect The Chess Club and Scholastic Center
investment and donations to exceed this payout so that the fund can grow to even of Saint Louis is a not for profit, 501(c)3
tually provide significant, regular support for our players. USCF will also apply organization. The club offers free classes
at least $100,000 of this bequest to pay down our building mortgage. For infor for beginners, discounted tournament
mation on how you can establish long term support for a favorite project, please entry fees and discounted merchandise
contact Bill Hall at bhall@uschess.org or PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. for club members. For more information,
~Bill Hall, Executive Director please visit www.saintlouischessclub.org
or call 314 361 CHESS or uschess.org.
The USCF Mission

USCF is a not-for-profit membership organization devoted to extend- a monthly magazine, as well as targeted publications to its mem-
ing the role of chess in American society. USCF promotes the study bers and others. It supervises the organization of the U.S. Chess
and knowledge of the game of chess, for its own sake as an art and Championship, an open tournament held every summer, and other
enjoyment, but also as a means for the improvement of society. It national events. It offers a wide range of books and services to its
informs, educates, and fosters the development of players (profes- members and others at prices consistent with the benefits of its mem-
sional and amateur) and potential players. It encourages the bers. USCF serves as the governing body for chess in the United States
development of a network of institutions devoted to enhancing the and as a participant in international chess organizations and
growth of chess, from local clubs to state and regional associations, projects. It is structured to ensure effective democratic procedures
and it promotes chess in American society. To these ends, USCF offers in accord with its bylaws and laws of the state of Illinois.

Chess to Enjoy
The Hoax is on You
Very short games are often very entertaining. But if a game seems too short and
By GM Andy Soltis
too entertaining to be real, well ... maybe it isnt.
American players have contributed In fact, both the players and the name Lenin. But as the date indicated,
some incredible miniatures to chess lit moves were quite real, according to var this was a hoax.
erature. At least one of them was literally ious American sources (although in one Theres more to this trap. It occurred in
not believed. published version Black played on until a real game, Tarrasch Bogolyubov,
move 16). Gothenberg 1920, which was widely
Sicilian Defense (B20) Yet the skepticism was natural because reported to be the shortest ever loss by
Richard Kujoth of the recurring phenomenon of hoax Siegbert Tarrasch. He allegedly resigned
Fashingbauer miniatures. A remarkable number of the after 9. a3 gxf3 10. axb4 fxg2 11. Bxg2
Milwaukee 1950 great short games you find in books and Bxg2.
magazines just arent real. Not true: Tarrasch actually won that
Every month in the Russian magazine game in 28 moves.
64 theres a column of short games pre Furthermore, the position after 9. Ne5
1. e4 c5 2. b4 cxb4 3. a3 Nc6?! 4. axb4 Nf6?
Black follows the bad advice that the sented by master Anatoly Matzukevich, Ne4 did occur in another game that was
best answer to a gambit is quick develop who has a piquant sense of humor. A misprinted as a miniature loss by White.
ment, although that turns out poorly few years ago he announced that a new The reality is that the game, Turover
here. miniature had been found in the archives Kupchik from the international
of Moscows Lenin Library: tournament of Bradley Beach 1929, even
tually ended in a draw after 10. Qxg4
5. b5 Nb8 6. e5 Qc7
Based on 7. exf6 Qe5+ and 8. ... Qxa1. Queens Indian Defense (E12) Qg5? 11. 0 0 0 Bxd2+ 12. Rxd2 Nxd2
V. V. Starkov 13. Kxd2.
Vladimir Ulyanov Some bogus games are a deliberate
7. d4 Nd5 8. c4 Nb6 9. c5 Nd5 10. b6!, and
Shushenskoe, April 1, 1898 hoax, a joke played on the reader, like

Black resigned on move 16.
Matzukevichs Lenin confection. But the

origin of other phonies is unknown. They
rnl+kl r
crop up in bestsellers, like Irving
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. Bg5 Bb7 5. e3
ppqppppp
Chernevs wonderful 100 Best Short
h6 6. Bh4 Bb4+ 7. Nbd2?? g5! 8. Bg3 g4
Games of Chess, which includes two spu

P + + +
rious games played by Napoleon and the
+ PnP + rn qk+ r
plpp+p+ bogus Gibaud Lazard, Paris 1924, which
is wrongly remembered as the shortest
+ P + +
ever loss by a master.
+ + + + p +pn p
+ + + + Harry Pillsbury is often credited with a
brilliant miniature, versus F.J. Lee at
+ + PPP
Paris 1900, which went 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6
RNLQKLNR lPP +p+
After 10. b6 + + PNL 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7 5. e3 Nbd7 6. Nf3
b6 7. cxd5 exd5 8. Bb5 Bb7 9. Ne5 0 0 10.
If 10. ... Qd8 11. Rxa7! Rxa7 12. bxa7 Bc6! Bxc6 11. Nxc6 Qe8 12. Nxe7+ Qxe7
PP N PPP
Qa5+ White emerges at least a piece up R +QKL+R 13. Nxd5 Qe4 14. Nxf6+ gxf6 15. Bh6.
after 13. Nc3!. After 8. ... g4
When the game was published, some
(see diagram top of next column)
Europeans laughed at the rather obvious Black wins a piece. The game ended And now 15. ... Qxg2 16. Qf3! Black
hoax. After all, a fasching is related to with: resigns was the finish according to more
the German word for carnival and bauer than one database. In Masters of the
is a pawn. The game could be described Chess Board, Richard Reti gave it as 15.
9. Ne5 Ne4, White resigned.
as a carnival of pawn moves, so This would be the only known game of ... Qxg2 16. Qf3! and wins. At least Reti
Faschingbauer must have been con Ulyanov, who went into politics and got the correct tournament, London 1899.
trived, they said. became better known when he took the But if you go back to the tournament

Problem I Problem II Problem III
Dresden Olympiad GM Vassily Ivanchuk IM Stanislav Mikheev GM Alexei Shirov
GM Murray Chandler GM Tiger Hillarp Persson GM Ziaur Rahman
The tenth seeded American team ++RQ + r+r+ +k+ r+ + k +

surged to grab the bronze medal in
the final round of the 38th Olympiad
p +r+p+k + + lp+ + +p+r+
team tournament, held last Novem
+ P +p+ + p n p pp +p+Q+
ber in Dresden, Germany. Each +P+ +q+p + + p p + qlLp+
member of the U.S. team registered + + N P q+l+P+ + + + P +
a solid plus score and contributed to
the squads overall result of 29 points
+ l + P +N+RQPL + + + +
out of a possible 44. Games from
+ + PK+ PP+ +PP P+P+ +PK
the 154 team open event provided + + + + +KN R + + +RR +
this months quiz. In each of the six White to play Black to play White to play
positions you are asked to find the
fastest winning line of play. This will Problem IV Problem V Problem VI
usually mean the forced win of a GM Aloyzas Kveinys GM Alexander Grischuk GM Kaido Kulaots
IM Oldao Adu
GM Liviu Nisipeanu GM Surya Sekhar Ganguly
decisive amount of material, such
as a rook or minor piece. For solu + r + k kq+ r +
tions, see page 71.
+ l
+rk
+ + +Rpp +R+ + +p + + + pp
+ + + + + + + + pL p + +
+ p + + p pL+ P + +Ll +
+N+ Pq+ +P+ KP+ PP +P+ +
+ + Q + + + + + + + + +
P + P P l+ + + + P + +Qn
+ + +K+ + + + + + + +R+K
Black to play White to play White to play
and wins. Naturally 13. ... Bxh2+ 14.

Kxh2 Nf4 White resigned became the fin
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nd4 4. Nxd4 exd4
r+ + rk+
ish of Fischer K.Burger, San Francisco
5. 0-0 g6 6. d3 Bg7 7. f4 c6 8. Bc4 d5 9. exd5
p pn+p+p 1963 in various sources.
cxd5 10. Bb5+ Kf8! 11. Nd2? Qa5! 12. a4 a6
The bishop is trapped. All About Chess
p + p L The reality, according to Fischer by Anatoly Karpov and Yevgeny Gik
+ + + + researcher John Donaldson, is that the (Moscow 2001) and several other sources
game was Fischer Robert Burger, San say White resigned here.
+ Pq+ + Francisco 1964 and it ended with 11. ... In fact, the game went on for another
+ + P + exd4 12. Qxf7 Nf6!, White resigns. 33 moves, beginning with 13. Nb3 Qd8
One reason hoax games survive is that 14. Bd2 axb5 15. axb5 Rxa1 16. Bb4+
PP + PPP they are good teaching tools, dramati Ne7 17. Qxa1 and ended in a draw.
R +QK +R cally showing in detail how mistakes are An explanation for the and wins
punished. That was the case with mythologizing comes from Russian histo
After 15. Bh6
Schlechter Perlis, Carlsbad 1911, which rian V. G. Povarov. There was a custom
book youll be disappointed to find that is often given as 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 of editing the text of chess games (at
Black really played 15. ... Rfd8 and lost Nf6 4. e3 Bf5 5. Qb3 Qb6 6. cxd5 Qxb3 least in Russia) at the end of the 19th cen
in ten mundane moves after 16. 0 0. The 7. axb3 Bxb1 and now 8. dxc6 Be4 9. tury and the beginning of the 20th
book added that 15. ... Qxg2 would have Rxa7!! Rxa7 10. c7 and wins. century, he wrote me.
been punished by 16. Kd2, intending But that finish occurred only in the As a result of so much deception, we
Rg1. When 16. Qf3! was added to the tournament book notes. The real game tend to be skeptical about every short
tale is a mystery. went 7. ... Nxc6 8. Rxb1. What isnt well game. For example, Palau Kalabar, Lon
Another mystery concerns a simultane known is that a modern grandmaster don 1927 went 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3
ous game of Bobby Fischers that began game, Ehlvest Illescas Cordoba, Logrono Bb4+ 4. Bd2 and now Black, intending 4.
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 1991, went the same way. The punish ... Qe7, played 4. ... Ke7?? instead. After
5. exd5 Nd4 6. c3 b5 7. Bf1 Nxd5 8. cxd4 ment of 7. ... Bxb1? is such a superb 5. Bxb4+:
Qxg5 9. Bxb5+ Kd8 10. Qf3 Bb7 11. 0 0. illustration of a queening combination He tried to play the remarkable 5. ...
According to various sources this was that it keeps getting reprinted as the real Kxb4. According to one version, White
Fischer NN, Montreal 1964 or Fischer game, e.g. in Chess Strategy (2003) by replied 6. Qb3+ Ka5 7. Qb5 mate.
K. Burger, Montreal 1963 and it went 11. Eduard Gufeld and Nikolai Kalinichenko. Its one of those stories that cant be
... e4 12. Qxe4 Bd6 13. d3 Nf4 14. Bxf4 Heres another that illustrates the dan true. Well, maybe it can. Mark Taimanov
Qxb5 15. d5 Qxb2 16. Bxd6 and White gers of leaving a piece unprotected: said something similar happened to him
eventually won. in the 1997 World Senior Championship.
After the game it was discovered that Ruy Lopez, Bird Defense (C61) His opponent, Mark Usachy, also picked
13. ... Bxh2+! would have been crushing, Alexander Alekhine up his king at move four, realized his
e.g. 14. Kxh2 Nf4! 15. Qxb7 Qh4+ 16. Kg1 Joseph Blackburne error, put the king on f8 after which I
Ne2 mate or 15. Bxf4 Qh4+ 16. Kg1 Bxe4 St. Petersburg 1914 took the bishop on b4 with check! .
Solitaire Chess
A Troubling Doubling
Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble. The three witches
By Bruce Pandolfini
from Macbeth were trying to double his troubles, but doubled pawns dont neces-
sarily have to mean trouble in your games.
Newcomers are generally dissuaded correctly, give yourself the par score. This cements the knight on the strong
from accepting doubled pawns. Natu Sometimes points are also rewarded for c5 square.
rally, when they have the opportunity second best moves, and there may be
beginners try to inflict the weakness bonus points or deductions for other
17. e4
on their opponents. But as experience moves and variations. Note that ** means Showalter tries to get some value out of
sets in they soon come to realize that the that the note to Blacks move is over and his e pawn. Once White plays the queen
creation of doubled pawns can have spe Whites move is on the next line.** to g3 the pawn will have to declare its
cific utility. Even though doubled they intentions in any event.**
may not be attackable or exploitable. The 12. Ncd2 Par Score: 4
new pawn placement may also guard key After 12. Na3 (accept only 2 points part
18. Nh4 Par Score: 4
squares while opening lines for attack. credit) 12. ... a6 13. Nc2, its not clear how Accept merely 3 points part credit for 18.
Such was the result of the e3 exchange in the knight gets back into the game. Accept Ng5, hitting f7 and e4. Black will defend
this months game, where the doubled 1 bonus point if you knew the idea of by 18. ... Qc6. The text is better, looking
pawn soon disappeared and White used developing the knights to the second to trade on g6 or enter at f5. Plus it keeps
the opening of lines to build a deadly rank, freeing both of Whites bishop the g file clear for the queen.
kingside assault. pawns for movement. 18. Ne7
12. c5 On 18. ... Nxh4 19. Qxh4, Whites
Giuoco Piano (C54) Since Black has d6 d5 in mind its best queen comes into play. Showalter avoids
James Mason to do without this advance.** this and preserves his piece at the same
Jackson Showalter time guarding f5.**
New York 1889 13. Qe1 Par Score: 5
White guards e3 against a surprise
19. Qg3 Par Score: 5
attack while aiming for the kingside, tak White takes advantage of the missing
ing advantage of the open lines stemming f2 pawn to shift to an offensive post. With
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. d3 d6
from accepting doubled pawns. Blacks g pawn pinned, accept 1 bonus

5.Be3 Bb6 6. c3 Nf6 7. Nbd2 0-0 8. Bb3 Ne7
point if you sensed Rxf6 in the air. For

9. Nc4 Bxe3 10. fxe3 Ng6 11. 0-0 b5
13. d5 example, 19. ... Bb7 20. Nxb7 Qxb7 21.
There go the doubled pawns. ** Rxf6. On other bishop moves, such as 19.
r+lq rk+
p p +ppp ... Bd7, 19. ... Be6, or 19. ... Bg5, 20. Rxf6
14. exd5 Par Score: 5 comes immediately. Probably the best
reply is 19. ... Kh8, unpinning the g
+ p nn+
+p+ p + 14. Nxd5 pawn.
+N+P+ + 15. Ne4 Par Score: 6 19. h6
+LPPPN+ If this was meant as a defensive move
15. Nf6 (to stop Qg5) it doesnt work. The g6
square is weak.**
PP + +PP
Covering c5 hangs his knight: 15. ...
R +Q+RK Qb6? 16. Bxd5 (1 bonus point).**
Your starting position
20. Ng6 Par Score: 5
16. Nxc5 Par Score: 5 On 20. ... Nxg6 21. Qxg6, Blacks king
Now make sure you have the above A pawn is a pawn in any country in the must defend the f pawn and the e pawn
position set up on your chessboard. As world. is under fire. After say 21. ... Qc6 White
you play through the remaining moves in continues 22. Rf4 intending 23. Raf1 and
this game, use a piece of paper to cover 16. Qb6 24. Rxf6 (1 bonus point). If Black tries
the article, exposing Whites next move 22. ... Be6, White has 23. Rxf6 fxg6 24.
only after trying to guess it. If you guess 17. d4 Par Score: 5 Rxe6, soon recovering the queen with

Problem I Problem II Problem III
ABCs of Chess Overload Discovery Mating net
These problems are all related to

+ rk+ + ++k+ + k + + +
key positions in this months game.
+ p
+ p + p
+pp +p+ + +
In each case, Black is to move. The l +p+q+ l +p+ + + + + +
answers can be found in Solutions + + + + + +n+ + + + p +
on page 71. +n+ + + + +r+ + + +Q+ +
April Exercise: Start with a game
+Q+ +N+ +Q+ P P + + +nqP
collection. Go to the first diagram PL + PP+ + + +P+ + + rP+
and reason how the position arose. + + +RK + + +RK + + +NRK
Compare your analysis to the actual
moves, making allowances for rea
sonable transpositions. Then jump Problem IV Problem V Problem VI
to the next diagram, again speculat Mating net Fork Fork
ing on how it came about, probing
forward and backward to connect + +k+ + +rk+ + + + rk+
points in the logical maze. If youre + +
+pp + +
+rp +p+ + p
working with un diagrammed soft + + + + + + + + + + + +
ware, arbitrarily click on four equally
distant places in the game to make
+ + + + + +p+ + + + + +
these determinations. As you prac + + +Q+ +n+ + + +Pn N +
tice such tasks youre honing skills Pqr + + +Q+ + + + + + +
at visualizing, planning, and think Pr+ + + + + +PP P + +P+
ing cohesively. Its also fun playing
Sherlock Holmes.
KR+ + R R + +RK + + +RK
discovered check (1 bonus point). the black queen off from the kingside. 27. Rad8
Black plays into Whites hands. A bet
ter defense would have been 27. ... Ng7.**
20. Nf5 24. Nh5
If instead 20. ... Re8, then 21. Ne5 (1 The try 24. ... Kg7 can be answered by
bonus point). The text looks like an over 25. Qe5, or perhaps 25. Rf1, threatening
sight but there arent many good moves 26. Rxf6 Kxf6 27. Qe5 mate (1 bonus
28. Ne6 Par Score: 5
to be found.** point). After 25. Rf1 there could follow 28. Qe7
25. ... Nh5 26. Qe5+ f6 27. Qe7+ Kh8 Take 1 bonus point if you foresaw that
28. Nf7+ Rxf7 (28. ... Kh7 29. Ng5+ Kh8 28. ... Qxd6 29. Qxd6 Rxd6 is met by
21. Rxf5 Par Score: 6
Its nice to have an open f file. Receive 30. Qh7 mate) 29. Qxf7, winning more 30. Nxf8+.**
only 2 points part credit for 21. Qf4. At material while maintaining the attack.
least you didnt lose your queen. Meanwhile, on 24. ... Qc7, Black loses to 29. Nxf8+ Par Score: 5
25. Ndxe4 Qxg3 26. Nxf6+ Kg7 27. hxg3
Kxf6 28. Nd7+ (2 bonus points).**
21. Bxf5
29. Qxf8
22. Ne7+ Par Score: 5 25. Qe5 Par Score: 5
White wins two pieces for a rook, and
30. Qb7+ Par Score: 5
The only move to save both queen and
thats better than 22. Nxf8, which reduces knight: add 1 bonus point if, like Mason,
to an even trade.
30. Kh8
you saw it in advance. Marginally better was to block on g7.
But Showalter, a piece down, wants to get
it over with.**
22. Kh7
25. Qc7
23. Nxf5 Par Score: 5
The threat is 24. Qxg7 mate (add 1
26. Rf1 Par Score: 5 31. Nf7+ Par Score: 5
bonus point for seeing this ahead of time). Mason brings his last piece into play, Since any king move leads to a quick
via the open f file, increasing the pressure mate, Black throws in the towel.
23. g6
The alternative is 23. ... Nh5 (not 23. ...
on f7. Less good is 26. Nxf7 (or Bxf7) 26.
... Rxf7 27. Bxf7 Qxf7. 31. Black resigned .
Rg8? 24. Bxf7) 24. Qh4 Qg6 (24. ... g6 25.
Total your score to determine your
Nd7; or 24. ... Nf6 25. Rf1, threatening 26.
26. f6
approximate rating below:
Nxh6) 25. Rf1 Nf6 and if White has noth Blacks move is pretty much forced,
ing better, he can just take 26. Nxe4.** but a new weakness appears on e6.** Total Score Rating
95+ 2400+
81-94 2200-2399
24. Nd6 Par Score: 5 27. Qd5 Par Score: 5
66-80 2000-2199
Add 1 bonus point if you analyzed 24. A mistake would have been 27. Qxe4?, 51-65 1800-1999
Ne7, menacing 25. Bxf7 Rxf7 26. Qxg6+. hanging the knight at d6. And not 27. 36-50 1600-1799
21-35 1400-1599
Black might defend with 24. ... Nh5 25. Qe6, taking away a key square from the 06-20 1200-1399
Qe5 Qf6. So the text looks better as it cuts c5 knight and running into 27. ... Ng7. 0-05 under 1200

In association with
Present
The Sixth Annual All-Girls Open National Championships

April 24 26, 2009 Dallas, Texas
Awards Main Event 6-SS, G/60, Sections
The University of Texas at Dallas, Saturday, April 25 U 8-years-old and younger
www.utdallas.edu, has established an 9:00 AMOpening Ceremony U 10-years-old and younger
Academic Distinction Scholarship to the Rounds 14: U 12-years-old and younger
winner of the 18-years-old and younger 9:3011:30 AM; 12:002:00 PM; U 14-years-old and younger
section. The scholarship is valued at 3:005:00 PM; 5:307:30 PM U 16-years-old and younger
$80,000 for an out-of-state student. U 18-years-old and younger
Sunday, April 26
Rounds 56:
Trophies to top 15 individuals and top Entry & Info
9:0011:00 AM;
3 teams in each section. 3 or more Make check payable to:
11:30 AM1:30 PM;
players from the same school to make Dallas Chess Club
2:30 PMClosing Ceremony
a team (top 3 scores added to give Attn: Barbara Swafford
team final standings). Every player Entry Fee 2709 Longhorn Trail
receives a souvenir medal. $45 if postmarked by March 25th, Crowley, TX 76036
$70 on-site. USCF membership required. Tel: (214) 632-9000
All events will be hosted at Hyatt Regency
Special Appearance by Anna Zatonskih Dallas at Reunion Blvd. Online registration
www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_
Side Events id=1643715
Friday, April 24 www.kasparovchessfoundation.org
3:00 PM Blitz Tournament (G/5)
$15 if postmarked by March 25, Hotel
$25 on-site. Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion Blvd.
5:00 PM Bughouse Tournament, 300 Reunion Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207
$25 per team. Hotel Chess Rate: $109
7:00 PMSimultaneous Exhibition by (up to 4 people per room)
WGM Anna Zatonskih. if reserved by April 1, 2009
Reigning U.S. Womens Champion, Please bring clocks for all the events. Hotel Reservations: Please call
two-time winner of U.S. Womens Championship;
U.S. Olympiad team member since 2004, including
Chess sets and score sheets provided (800) 233-1234 or (214) 651-1234
Bronze Medal team of 2008, Silver medalist at 2004 for the Main and Side Events.
Olympiad, Gold Medalist for Board 2 at 2008 Olympiad.
Official Sponsor of the 2008 US Mens and Womens Olympiad Teams.
Kasparov Chess Foundations

mission is to bring the many
educational benefits
of chess throughout the
United States by providing
a complete chess curriculum
and enrichment programs.
Highlights of the Foundations

Worthwhile
Programs and Initiatives:
* KCF developed blueprint chess educational

curriculum for schools, working with schools
throughout the country to establish KCF
program as de-facto curriculum standard
* Organize and conduct teachers seminars
and workshops
For more information about
* Official Sponsor of 2006 and 2008 U.S. Olympiad
Kasparov Chess Foundations
Teams; Men's and Women's teams won bronze
programs, please visit us at
in 2008, Men's team won bronze in 2006.
www.KasparovChessFoundation.org
* Sponsored and conducted training program
for 2004 U.S. Womens Olympiad Team, Or email us at
Silver Medalists info@kasparovchessfoundation.org
* Founder and organizer of the All-Girls Nationals
* Sponsor of Greater New York Scholastic
Championships
* Create program for talented children with
Annual Master Class Series conducted by
Garry Kasparov
Kasparov Chess Foundation is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) educational organization
Supported by charitable donations from concerned individuals, private foundations and corporate sponsors.
Cover Story
The Happy Warrior

GM Giorgi Kacheishvili scores big in
North American Open
By Jerry Hanken
M Giorgi Kacheishvili had the tour bomb which actually hit almost a kilome with grandpa even when he was only three
nament of his life at the end of ter away. This brought the war with but, even at that tender age, he won most
G 2008 in Las Vegas. This was the
17th year in a row that the North Amer
Russia too close for comfort. I now fully
realized that the safest place in the world
of the time. His secret? He always kept an
extra domino hidden and would place it on
ican Open was held at Ballys Hotel and today is the USA! the board at the right strategic moment.
Casino and the Georgian grandmaster Giorgis mother, who looks so young Gramps never caught on and in frustra
was clear first at 6 1 in the 89 player that she is often mistaken for a sister, was tion, the old fellow taught him chess. Giorgi
championship section. He pocketed a tad settled in a New York apartment with his immediately realized that it was not so
under nine grand for his mighty effort. Of wife Elena and his two year old son easy fooling him at chess. It took him a
the five games he actually played (the David. They all have their visas. He now couple of months until he could beat
other two were admitted GM draws), he hopes he can join them permanently. gramps at the more complex game.
won three with black. This gave him a When you first see Giorgi, you are This amusing tale may be true or not,
half point win over tough opposition. struck by his handsome features. At 32 he but as my old history professor liked to
There were a dozen GMs beside Giorgi and has a little gray around the temples but say, if its not true, its good enough to
21 others who hold international titles. his classic good looks have suggested to be true! Giorgi chuckled all through the
The key to Giorgis victory came in some that he resembles his namesake, the telling of this story. I later interviewed
round six when he bested Olympian great actor George Clooney. Chris Bird, Giorgis mother Nana and she told me
Varuzhan Akobian with the black pieces. who operates the live broadcast for the some very interesting things. When he
After the prizes were distributed, I had MonRoi website, really loves to get me. learned chess he would have a set in the
an enlightening talk with the winner. He He had me believing for a couple of sec bathroom which she was not allowed to
was very pleased with his victory for a lot onds that Clooney was playing in the touch. At about the same early age, Giorgi
of reasons. Perhaps the most important tournament. It was only when I asked learned folk dancing and showed a lot of
one is that it bolsters his case for a spe him in which section Clooney was playing promise. Nana was against chess and
cial artist exemption to seek a long term and he said the Open that my bemused wanted her small son to pursue the dance
visa for which he has applied look led to Chris poker face dissolving in which she felt he had a future. After he
Giorgi has been in the U.S. off and on for into laughter. Only then did I catch on. told her in chess I use my mind. I dont
12 years but has always returned to his The next thing you notice is Kacheishvilis think with my legs. After this precocious
native Georgia where he has played on upbeat personality and keen sense of statement, she reluctantly took him to the
their Olympic team. However last year he humor. He says he is never bored. He Pioneer House. He was only five and could
had an experience which caused him to loves chess but can enjoy a lot of other not write yet. She told me that the teach
want to come to the U.S. permanently. I will pastimes also. His friend and fellow Geor ers were impressed by his play but she had
let the champion tell it in his own words: gian GM Zviad Izoria has been playing a to stay with him to help him learn to write.
I was sound asleep in my apartment in lot of big stakes poker recently. When He became a GM at 19 without ever
Tblisi. It was about 3 a.m. and I was Giorgi tried a few hands with Zviad, he using a computer. After he got his title in
jarred from my slumber by the sound of says he held his own pretty well. Giorgi 1997 they could finally afford one.
a great blast. I almost fell out of my bed. also enjoys ping pong, tennis, movies and Giorgi has had many victories in chess
I got up and went to a window but there books among a many other things. I see to his credit. He told me though, that this
was no light. The streetlight outside of my him as a kind of happy warrior like title, North American Open Champion,
building was invisible in the black smoke Hubert Humphrey. was one of his most satisfying. Following
which surrounded it. After the smoke When I asked about how he learned is the pivotal game Giorgi played. His
lifted and my pulse stopped pounding, I chess he showed his keen humor. He said complex and exciting sixth round
discovered that a lone Russian plane had that his grandfather taught him when he encounter with super GM Akobian with
passed over and dropped a 1,000 pound was about five. He liked to play dominos the black pieces was the key to his victory.

PHOTO BY JEFF WEISS

Cover Story
Slav Defense (D15) bian. He scored two wins and a draw

GM Varuzhan Akobian (2678) against lower rated opposition, one of the
21. ... Rxc8 22. Rxc7+ Rxc7 23. Qb3 Nd5 24.
GM Giorgi Kacheishvili (2670) wins being over FM Tom Brownscombe.

e4 Nf4+ 25. Ke3 Nxg2+ 26. Ke2
26. Kf3 c2 27. Qxb2 Ne1+ 28. Rxe1
North American Open, Las Vegas (6),
Bxe1 29. Qc1 Bd2 wins on the spot!
12.29.2008
1. d4 b6 2. c4 Bb7 3. Nc3 e6 4. a3 f5 5. d5
Na6 6. g3 Nf6 7. Bg2 g6 8. Nh3 Bg7 9. 0-0
26. ... Nf4+ 27. Ke3 Bd6 28. Qc2 Be5 29. Rd1
0-0 10. Qc2 Nc5 11. Rd1
Also strong is 11. b4 Nfe4 12. Bb2 Bxc3
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 a6 5. a4 e6 Ng6 30. h3 Bf4+ 31. Ke2 Bc1
Now Black has the position under con
13. Bxc3 Nxc3 14. Qxc3 Ne4 15. Bxe4
6. Bg5 Nbd7 7. a5
We have already left mainstream Slav trol. He threatens ... Rb7 and a forced
fxe4 16. dxe6 Qe7 17. exd7 Qxd7 18.
lines. queening.
Nf4.
7. ... h6 8. Bh4 dxc4 9. e3 b5 10. axb6 e.p. 32. Rxc1 bxc1=Q 33. Qxc1 c2 34. Ke3 Ne5
11. ... exd5 12. cxd5 Re8 13. b4 Nce4 14. Bb2
Nxb6 11. Ne5 c5 12. Be2 cxd4 13. Bh5 35. Kd4 Rc4+ 36. Ke3 Rc3+ 37. Kd4 Rc4+
Nd6 15. Rac1 a5 16. Qb3 a4 17. Qa2 Kh8 18.
An unexpected attempt to create weak
38. Ke3 Nc6 39. Kd3 Rc5 40. Qxh6 and White
e3 Qe7 19. Ba1 Rec8 20. Nf4
nesses in the black camp which Black White is better but is not winning
resigned.
answers coolly. As Var sees no way to stop the wild

instantly. He has a clear space advantage
beast from reaching d4 or b4, he falls on
and more favorably placed pieces.
13. ... Ra7 14. Nc6 Qc7 15. Nxa7 dxc3 16. his sword. After Black queens, there is not
Bxf6 gxf6 17. Nxc8 cxb2 18. Rxa6 Bb4+ 19. even the breath of a perpetual check and
Var was running out of time. This was a
20. ... Nfe4
20. ... g5 21. Nfe2 Qf7 22. Nd4.
Ke2 c3 20. Bxf7+?
Who would think that this was the los remarkable game by K. The tactics
ing move! 20. Ra8 Nxc8; 20. Nxb6 c2 21. almost seemed to play themselves! 21. Nxe4 fxe4 22. Bxg7+ Qxg7 23. Rd4
Ra8+ Ke7 22. Nd5+ exd5 23. Qxd5. This Now the gang up on the artificially iso
A North American Open gallery (left to right): GM Melikset Khachiyan, IM Sam Shankland, GM Alexander Shabalov, GM Slavko Cicak
KHACHIYAN BY BETSY DYNAKO; SHABALOV, SHULMAN, CICAK BY CHRIS ROBERTS;

lated e pawn gives White a big plus.
remarkable sequence which yields equal This is Ks second round win over GM
ity could only be found by a computer Anatoly Lein. 23. ... Qe5 24. Rcd1 Ba6 25. h4
says Giorgi. This solidifies the white knight on f4.
20. ... Kxf7 21. Ra7 English Defense (A40)
GM Giorgi Kacheishvili (2670)
25. ... Re8 26. Qc2 Qe7
SHANKLAND, ANTONIO, ADAMSON, SEVILLANO BY CHRIS BIRD

Black could not save both pawns.
+N+ + r GM Anatoly Lein (2335)
12.27.2008
R
q +k+ 27. Qxc7 Rec8 28. Qxb6 Rcb8 29. Qc5 Rc8
30. Rxe4
Black must have missed this move.
n +p
p
p
This was one of Giorgis two wins with
+ + + + white. His other two whites were admit Now he is three pawns down!
l + + +
ted GM draws. Lein does not quite play
GM level chess any more but his 2335
30. ... Rxc5 31. Rxe7 Rc3 32. Rxd7 Nb5 33.
+ p
P + USCF rating is still remarkable. He is 78
d6, Black resigned.
(he still dismisses me at 74 as a spring This pawn one of the big three
will either run for a touchdown or cost
p +K
PP
P
chicken whom he would send out for
+ +Q+ +R cigarettes if he still smoked!). He is com Black a whole piece to stop it.
After 21. Ra7 ing off of a life threatening illness last
year and I believe it is safe to say that Franco-Indian (Keres) Defense (A40)
Though about to lose his queen and be Anatoly is by far the strongest player in GM Giorgi Kacheishvili (2670)
the equivalent of a rook down, Giorgi told his 70s still competing in high level sec GM Slavko Cicak (2624)
me he was not worried at all. He had tions. Aside from this loss, in the five North American Open, Las Vegas (4),
faith in his passers, and rightly so! games he played, he also lost to GM Ako 12.28.2008

This fourth round win over a fellow try. Although still rated in the 2200s (he
GM can almost be called a miniature. broke 2300 in this event), he often plays + + rk+
on a solid 2400 plus level. His only loss pp
pq+nlp
was to his fellow Angeleno, IM Andranik
1. d4 e6 2. c4 Bb4+ 3. Nc3 c5 4. Nf3 cxd4 5.
Matikozyan, and he tied with Vadim +
p +p+
Nxd4 a6
In this line of the Nimzo, Black can Kudryavtesev for under 2300 money. I + +P p +
play either ... d5 or ... Nf6 to try for equal really like this game a lot. (Of course this
ity. Against this move, White has a clear reporter loves all victories in the English +P+N+ +
edge. Opening!) +P+ +r P
6. Qb3 Ba5 7. g3 d6 8. Bg2 Nd7 9. 0-0 Qb6 1. c4 e5 2. g3 Nc6 3. Bg2 g6 4. Nc3 Bg7 P+ QNPKP
I almost always play e2 e3 here and put
10. Ne4
Winning a pawn. my knight on e2 to keep the key diagonal
+ R +R+
After 22. ... Nf7
open for the g2 bishop. There is nothing
wrong with this system though. The joy intrinsic nature of the position. Gregs
10. ... Qc7 11. Qa3 Nc5 12. Nxd6+ Qxd6 13.
of the English is that there are so many reply shows a cool head. 23. Kxf3 Ng5+
Qxa5
Now the d4 knight is immune as we will transpositions available and it is White 24. Ke3 Rf3 mate or if 24. Kg2 Qh3+ and
soon see Black takes it anyway leading to who almost always has his choice. mate after 25. Kg1 Nf3+ does the job.
a charming denuma.
5. e4 d6 6. Nge2 Nge7 7. d3 f5 8. 0-0 0-0 9. 23. ... Rf5 24. Rce1 Bh6 25. Qd3 Ng5 26.
13. ... Qxd4 14. Be3 Qxc4 15. Bxc5 Qb5 16. Nd5 Be6 10. Be3 Qd7
White has the edge here because of his
Nxg5 Bxg5 27. f3
The last white knight will soon replace
Qc7 Qd7 17. Qf4 Ne7 18. Rfd1
This is one badly embarrassed queen! space advantage. his traded partner on e4.
GM Rogelio Antonio, Jr., FM Robby Adamson, GM Yury Shulman, IM Enrico Sevillano
27. ... R5f7 28. Re4 Qf5 29. Ne2 Kg7 30. Nc3
18. ... Nd5 11. Qd2 Rf7 12. Rad1
What else? It is curtains after 18. ... This rook is now placed better than
h5 31. Qc2 h4 32. g4 Qd7 33. h3 Rf4 34. Rxf4
Qb5 19. Qd6. before.

Rxf4 35. Ne4
Voil! Now we see that the wonderful
blockading knight is worth a lot more
than the black strong point on f4. The
19. Bxd5 exd5 20. Qe5+, Black resigned. 12. ... Raf8 13. b3 Nc8 14. Rde1 Nd8 15. d4
If 20. ... Qe6 21. Qxg7 and its finis for black bishop is simply bad. The tall Mr.
fxe4 16. Ndc3 Bh3 17. d5 Bxg2 18. Kxg2 Ne7
Black. Small demonstrates this with flawless
19. Nxe4
It is now almost impossible to ever dis technique in the rest of the game.
There were other notable performances lodge this monster knight or its fellow.
in this tournament; one is the following
game.
35. ... Be7 36. Qc3 b6 37. Rf2 Kh7 38. b4 Rf7
19. ... Nf5 20. Rc1
Now the rook has found the right
39. Rb2 c6 40. dxc6 Qxc6 41. b5 Qc7 42. Qd3
square. The extra tempi which Black had

Kg7 43. Qd5 Qc8 44. a4 Rf8 45. Ra2
With the a4 a5 break stowed, Greg
English Opening (A26) at his disposal has not helped him shifts his pieces to a frontal assault on the
Gregg Small (2284) because of the fixed nature of the pawn black backward pawn on d6.
IM Michael Mulyar (2445) position.
12.28.2008
45. ... Qc7 46. Rc2 Rf4 47. Rd2 Rf7 48. Qe6
20. ... Nxe3+ 21. Qxe3 Rf3 22. Qd2 Nf7! Qb7 49. Rd5
Gregg Small is originally from Texas (see diagram top of next column) As advertised, d6 is indefensible.
and lived in Florida for a few years. Now
he lives in Los Angeles and plays in a lot
49. ... Bf8 50. Nxd6 Bxd6 51. Qxd6 Qc7 52.
23. Ng1
of major tournaments around the coun A cute trick which does not change the
Qxe5+, Black resigned.

Cover Story
Another pawn bites the dust! This was a who came in a half point behind Giorgi. Sicilian Defense,
smooth performance by Mr. Small against Nimzovich-Rossolimo Attack (B30)
a very strong international master (IM). IM Vladimir Mezentsev (2441)
Closed Ruy Lopez, GM Alexander Shabalov (2627)
Worrall Attack (C86) North American Open, Las Vegas (6),
Reti Opening, IM Andranik Matikozyan (2491) 12.29.2008
Kings Indian Attack (A07) GM Julio Becerra (2665)
GM Zviad Izoria (2652) North American Open, Las Vegas (7), Shabalov takes the measure of a very
IM Samuel Shankland (2470) 12.29.2008 strong IM in this entertaining game
12.29.2008 Here is a quickie by Julio which pro
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 e6 4. 0-0 Nge7 5.
pelled him into the money in the last
c3 a6 6. Ba4 b5 7. Bc2 Bb7
Giorgis nearest competitor was one of round. Now we have a kind of reverse English
five GMs who finished a half point back. with Black a couple of tempi down. These
In this sixth round encounter he hands tempi dont seem to matter.
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5.
the remarkable 16 year old IM Sam
Qe2 b5 6. Bb3 Be7 7. 0-0 0-0 8. c3 d5
Shankland his only loss.
8. d4 cxd4 9. Nxd4 Rc8 10. Be3 Qc7 11. Nb3
r+lq rk+ Ng6 12. Nc5 Bxc5 13. Bxc5 Nce5 14. Bd6
1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 Nc6 3. d4 Bg4 4. Bg2 Qd7 5. Qb6 15. b4 Nc4
c4 e6 6. 0-0 0-0-0 + p lp
pp
This is a tad over optimistic. Whites p+n+ n + +r+k+ r
attack comes first. +p+p p + +l+p+p pp
7. cxd5 exd5 8. Nc3 f6 9. Qa4 Nge7 10. b4 a6 + +P+ + pq Lp+n+
11. b5 Nb8 12. Qb3 g5 13. bxa6 Nxa6 14.
Rb1 b6 +LP +N+ +p+ + +
PP
PQPPP Pn+P+ +

+kr l r RN
L +RK + P + +
+ pq
n +p After 8. ... d5 P+L+ P PP
A sound pawn offer which gives Black
n
p + p + RN+Q+R
K
+ +p+ p the initiative. After 15. ... Nc4
Up until now it seems that White was

+ P +l+ 9. d3
+QN +NP 9. exd5 Nxd5 10. Nxe5 Nxe5 11. Qxe5 playing reasonable moves but now we
Bb7 and Black has full compensation for see that he has put too much faith in
the pawn as in the game. his black squared bishop which is over
P+ +P PLP
+RL +RK worked.
After 14. ... b6
9. ... Bb7 10. exd5 Nxd5 11. Nxe5 Nxe5 12.
Qxe5 a5 13. d4 Re8 14. Bc2 c5 15. Na3 Bf6 16. Bg3 0-0 17. a4 f5! 18. exf5 exf5 19. Qd4
14. ... c6 15. Bxg5! fxg5 16. Ne5 and This queen trade leads to disaster for
16. Qg3 cxd4 17. Nxb5
White wins on the spot. 17. cxd4 Bxd4 18. Bxh7+ Kxh7 19. White.
Qd3+ Kg8 20. Qxd4 b4 21. Nc4 Ba6 22.
b3?! Nc3 and Black stands better in spite
15. Bd2 Nc6 16. Nb5 Bb4 17. Qa4 Kb7 19. ... Qxd4 20. cxd4 f4 21. Bxg6
Its getting just a little tight on Blacks of the pawn minus. 23. Qxd8 Raxd8 24. If White was relying on this move, he
king position. Be3 Bxc4 25. bxc4 Re4 26. c5 a4! And the has a surprise coming!
b pawn is hard to stop. The knight on c3
dominates the position.
18. Bxb4 Naxb4 19. Rxb4 21. ... fxg3 22. axb5 Ne3! 23. hxg3
This move wins two knights for a rook. 23. fxe3 Rxf1+ 24. Kxf1 gxh2 and a
new queen is born!
17. ... dxc3 18. Nxc3 Nxc3 19. bxc3
Now Black has the upper hand.
19. ... Ra8 20. Qb3 Nxb4 21. Qxb4 Ra5
Not much better was Rhd8.
23. ... Nxf1 24. Bd3 Rc1 25. Bxf1 Re8 26.
19. ... Ba6 bxa6 Bxa6 27. Rxa6 Rxb1, White resigned.
And just like that, the rook has no And the other rook is ready to join his
22. a4 Rha8 23. Nc3 Bh3
23. ... Bxf3 24. Bxf3 f5 25. Rb1 g4 26. place to go! big brother on 8th street! Sharp play by
Bg2 Qc6 27. Rc1 R8a7 28. Qb3 Ra8 29. the former U.S. champion.
Rc2 Kb8 30. Bxd5.
20. Qh3 g6 21. Bh6
21. Rd1 Qxd1+. Here is one of my favorite games from
this years North American Open:
24. Bxh3 Qxh3
Allowing a fatal queen penetration.
21. ... Bxf1 22. Rxf1 Qc8 23. Qf3 Qxc3, White
resigned.
And White has no compensation for Nimzo-Indian Defense,
25. Qe7 Qf5 26. Nb5 Rc8 and Black
the Exchange. It is surprising that Black Classical Variation (E32)
resigned.
Zviad showed his true GM credentials. could win so easily. IM Justin Sarkar (2477)
FM Eric Hansen (2368)
GMs Alexander Shabalov, the Cuban North American Open, Las Vegas (7),
assassin Julio Becerra, Jaan Ehlvest and 12.29.2008
(see game top of next column)
Melikset Khachiyan were the other four

Justin and Eric are both good friends Under 1500 had 78 participants and
of mine. I have published a few of Justins again saw a single winner at 6 by Melik
28. Qxc6 g5 29. Nd5 Rxd5 30. Qxd5 Qh3 31.
very good games as he seeks his last GM Melikyan. Under 1300 had 60 and
Rbb2?
31. Qd8+ Kh7 32. Rbb2 Rxg2+ 33.
norm. Eric is a 16 year old Canadian another clear winner at 6 by the likes
Rxg2 Bxg2 34. Qf6 Qh1+ 35. Kf2 Qf1+ 36.
who looks and acts 25. He carries the FM of Michael E. Thomas. The under 1000
Kg3 h4+ 37. Kg4 Bh3+ 38. Kxg5 Buenes
title and has an IM norm. I hope that drew 41 players with Menaka Narayanan
No checks as the Spanish say.
Justin will not be annoyed at me for pub and Adrian Nez both scoring six points.
lishing this loss but I think it was one of The staff was reduced by one when
the best games of the tournament. Brenda and Bill Goichberg, international
31. ... Bxg2
The finishing touch.
arbiter Walter Brown, national tourna
ment director Al Losoff, and Charles
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qc2
The Nimzo Indian has long been con Hatherill all gave up the services of Chris
32. Rxg2 Qxe3+ 33. Kf1 Qc1+, White
sidered a great way for Black to fight for Bird. He operated the live broadcast on
resigned.
In a 600 plus tournament, there are
the initiative. Justin chooses an old but the MonRoi website (MonRoi.com), pre
always a few odd incidents. The oddest in
solid way to handle the Nimzo. In the serving the top boards games for our
this competition came in the under 1000
70s and 80s, it was even fashionable to and future chess lovers enjoyment, for
section. This section is mostly children,
avoid the Nimzo with 3. g3 or invite a which he deserves a special nod.
or adults playing in their first tourna
Queens Indian with 3. Nf3. The Ong family of the chesspalace.com
ment. Among the latter was 40ish
with Anthony at point, again provided a
Crescencio Tolentino. Mr. Tolentino won
first class line of books and equipment for
his first game over a rated player. This was
4. ... 0-0 5. e4 d5
Offbeat, but Black still can maintain the players. They offered the last chance
the forced three day schedule in this and
equality. to purchase one of the superb sets and
the under 1300 sections. The second
boards loaned to the tournament by
round began at 5:30 p.m., but there was
TheChessPiece.com. Again, as in the
no Mr. Tolentino to be found and he was
6. e5 Ne4 7. Bd3 c5 8. Nge2
Better was dxc5. Now Black has a slight American Open, their signature triple
duly forfeited. Normally, neglecting to
edge. decker, the Alban, was used on board
report that you will no longer be playing
one throughout the tournament.
leads to being dropped from the tourna
Tim (Toby) Tobiason was a sub contrac
ment. But chief tournament director (TD)
8. ... Nc6 9. cxd5 exd5 10. 0-0 Bxc3 11. bxc3
tor and brought, along with his
Bill Goichberg had a feeling that, as a new
cxd4 12. Ba3 Re8 13. cxd4 Qa5 14. Qb2 Bf5
fascinating collection of CDs, and other
player, the man might just have been
15. Rfd1 Bg6 16. h4 Qd8 17. f3 Qxh4!?
Black boldly, but not quite soundly, chess doodads, a mysterious tale of a
confused about round times.
offers a piece. super program which has solved chess!
This proved to be correct when Crescen
Say it aint so Joe.
cio made an appearance soon after and
It is always fun to spend time in Sin
apologized profusely. He asked to be
18. fxe4 dxe4 19. Bb5 Bh5 20. Bxc6 bxc6 21.
City. Ballys remains a first class venue
paired for the third round and was. That
Rf1 Rab8 22. Qc2 Bf3
Eric offers another piece to continue the for a big tournament. In the heart of the
night, when the third round started he
attack. This one Justin should simply fabulous strip it is like a spaceship.
was again missing in action. Now any
take as the next line (courtesy of Rybka Everything from fast food to elegant food,
other TD would have simply removed him
3.22), will demonstrate. clothing and jewelry, luxurious sleeping
from the tournament and, if he did show
rooms, and never ending entertainment
up after the game, given him a severe
may be found while never leaving the
reprimand. But Bill had a hunch that
23. Rf2?
hotel property! One could live there com
his absence was still inadvertent and
23. gxf3 Re6 24. Qxe4 Rg6+ 25. Qxg6 fortably the year round if one could afford
r
+k+ +
waited to see if he would be around dur
ing the third round. Goichbergs flexibility
paid off when an extremely apologetic
.
it or if reality did not intrude!
p + +p
pp Tolentino, contrite but bewildered, showed
up before the fourth round. Instead of North American Open
+p+ +Q+ tossing him, Bill paired him, with a 1 2 At A Glance
+ + P + score for the fourth round. Not only did
he win that game, he also won his next
+
P + q three putting him in a tie for fifth through Date: December 26 29, 2008
L + +P+
seventh and a small prize! This was one Location: Ballys Casino Resort,
of the strangest scores ever recorded, five Las Vegas, Nevada
P+ +N+ + wins and two forfeits! The man got a rat Top Finishers: Open, 1st:
R + +R
K ing of 1370 and, two weeks later, played Giorgi Kacheishvili, 6.
In the Western Class at Agoura Hills and Under 2100, 1st: Jared Tan,
Analysis after 25. Qxg6
had no forfeits. Vincent Huang, 6. Under 1900,
25. ... hxg6 and the pieces will beat the The winners of the class sections were 1st: Drayton Harrison, 6.
queen. 26. Rac1 g5 27. Rc3 g4 28. f4 g3 as follows: The strong 125 player, under Under 1700, 1st: Seid Seidov, 7.
29. Rxg3 Qh5 30. Kf2 Rb6 31. Rfg1 g6 32. 2100 money was shared by two Asian Under 1500, 1st: Melik Melikyan,
R1g2 Kg7 and White should win with lads, Jared Tan and Vincent Huang. 6. Under 1300, 1st: Michael
ease. Under 1900 with 120 entrants was a big Thomas, 6. Under
payday for Drayton Harrison with a clear 1000/Unrated, 1st: Menaka
23. ... Re6 24. Rb1 Rd8 25. Bc1 Rg6 26. Be3 win at 6. Narayanan, Adrian Nez, 6.
h5 27. Nf4 Rg4 The only perfect score came in Under Chief Tournament Director:
Now there is no way to stop the raging 1700 when Seid Seidov swept the table William Goichberg.
attack! clean with 7 0! This section had 119
players.

Profile
Going for Grand

OR
Rays Road to the Title

At the 2008 Miami Open, Ray Robson,
Americas latest rising star,
scores a 2700 performance rating
By Macauley Peterson
ay Robson would like to be a grand ily home of his new coach, GM Alexander as Ray recalled, my dad asked me, which
master. As of this writing, his FIDE Onischuk. three coaches would you choose if you
R rating is 2455, but he has not yet
earned a single grandmaster (GM) norm.
I knew only that the pair was traveling
to Moscow together for the Moscow Open
could work with someone?, and I said
Onischuk. Also high on the imaginary list
This is not for a lack of stellar perform and Aeroflot Open. So when I asked, were Gata Kamsky and Hikaru Naka
ances. In last Septembers Miami Open, naively, if Ray, in addition to playing him mura but neither of the two (highest
the 14 year old netted a performance self, was seconding Onischuk in Moscow rated) American GMs was available for
rating over 2700, good enough for a norm helping with opening study as a young coaching. Ray had limited his search to
save for a technicality: You have to play IM might he laughed, and said, No, Im players from the U.S. and Onischuk is the
at least three existing grandmasters for not helping him! Hes helping me! next one down. And yeah, he did win the
the performance to count, whereas Ray For The New Superstars (Chess Life, U.S. Championship, Ray added, so I
faced only two. The two GM elects (Josh June 2007), I interviewed GM Gregory just thought hed be a really strong player
Friedel and Renier Gonzalez) were still Kaidanov (himself profiled in a Chess Life to work with.
considered international masters (IMs) cover story in January 2009), then Robsons In a curiously symmetrical turn, Onis
during the event for norm purposes. coach of around three years, who spoke at chuk sought out advice from none other
It was a bitter footnote to a dreamlike length about Ray's talent and unusually than Gregory Kaidanov. [Onischuk] called
tournament a disappointment to be sure, strong work ethic. It was new to me to me and asked whether he should take
but Robson takes advice from the likes of learn that, in fact, their relationship had Ray as a student, Kaidanov told me. I
Garry Kasparov, who told me in Decem ended not long afterward. In the summer begged him to do it. I love the boy, still
ber, Ray concentrates on the game of of 2007, Kaidanov and Rays father, Gary, miss him tremendously. Kaidanov praised
chess so he's making the fastest progress, had a falling out, after disagreements about Onischuks coaching abilities as well.
and I think that with certain care and the best plans to further Rays training. The Robson and Onischuk have only been
support he could be a very, very strong parting was not amicable. working for a handful of months, mostly
grandmaster. Its only a matter of time. After I wasn't working with Kaidanov over the phone and the Internet Chess
When opportunities for norms are we were looking for a coach, kind of, Club. Onischuk lives in the Washington
scarce on the U.S. Swiss circuit, an up Ray explained, but we didnt really find D.C. area and they met at the Eastern
and coming young player like Robson anyone at that time so I was just work Open in December. The Moscow trip in
often heads overseas. So, it was no great ing by myself. Working alone is quite February was only the second time they
surprise that to reach him during Febru common nowadays among the young elite have worked together in person.
ary, and a typical dearth of major U.S. set, as chess engines and computer data Onischuk was a little under the weather
tournaments, I had to dial a few extra dig bases have revolutionized chess training, when I phoned Sevastopol. After his
its. What was a surprise was to track such that even when youre on your own, Moscow Open win he needed the week to
him down, finally, in the Crimea region of youre never really alone. recover in time for Aeroflot. Alex did not
Ukraine! To be precise, we spoke during Nevertheless, sometimes theres no have time to train Ray during the tourna
Robsons visit to Sevastopol, and the fam substitute for professional guidance, and ment, but they did analyze together. Its

Ray Robson at the 2007 U.S. Championship: A future homegrown GM?
not that I was his coach or something. We Sicilian, Kan (B42) So, this is his improvement.
were more like partners, he said. Ray is IM Ray Robson (2467)
his only student, and he's not looking to GM elect Josh Friedel (2571)
19. Kb1
take on any more. Miami Open (2), September 2008 With this move I am just getting out of
The Moscow Open wasnt one of Rob Notes by Robson the way of any ... Be3+ moves.
son's best performances. Even after
winning his last four games he remarked,
19. ... Be3 20. e5
I still did badly, but not terribly. The late An interesting idea, although it may
1. e4
winning streak couldnt make up for his I have played Josh many times before, not give White an advantage against cor
1/5 start. I just wasnt playing very well and every time I have been white. Every rect play.
at the beginning ... I wasnt calculating time he has played ... e5, in just about
very well. every game I had an advantage at some 20. ... dxe5 21. h3 Nf2 22. Bxf2 Bxf2 23. fxg5
Miami was another story. There Robson point, and I hadnt managed to score one
finished tied for first with 2629 rated GM win! r+l+k+ r
Darmen Sadvakasov, ahead of a field that +p+ +p+
included six GMs and 16 IMs (including
1. ... c5
GM elects Gonzalez and Friedel). I asked A surprise. After the game I remem p+ +pn p
Ray if this was his greatest success, to bered I had seen a game of his vs.
Erenburg as black, but during the game
+ + p
P
which he replied, Its probably my best
tournament ever I mean so far, he I didn't remember this. Before hes played + + + +
quickly corrected himself. ... e5 against me like five times.
+NN +
PP
Robson's win over Gonzalez in round
seven was a 25 move miniature, but Ray P
PP+Ll +
2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 a6 5. Bd3 Bc5 6.
doesnt take all the credit for it. For some

Nb3 Ba7 7. Nc3 Nc6 8. Qg4 Nf6 9. Qg3 d6
So far all of this is theory. Here White
+K+R+ +R
reason everybody says that game [is the
best], but actually it was a good game has a choice between these two moves: After 23. fxg5
but I didn't think up the whole thing 10. 0 0 and 10. Bg5.
This was my idea. I had actually
myself, Id actually seen that line before, thought before that Black just cant take
some of those sacrifices. I mean I was on g5 because of 24. Rhf1 Bxg3 25. Rxf6,
10. Bg5 h6 11. Bd2 Nh5 12. Qf3 Qh4 13. g3
thinking over the board to make sure and here I stopped. Now I realized that
Ne5 14. Qe2 Qg4 15. 0-0-0 Nf6 16. f4 Qxe2
they were correct, but Id seen that idea Black had 25. ... Bf4.
17. Bxe2 Neg4 18. Be1
PHOTO: MONROI
before, so it wasnt entirely my creation, This is still actually theory! This line
he explained. Robson instead prefers his was also played by Josh as black against
Erenburg, and White also won that game.
23. ... hxg5?
win over Friedel from round two more A clever idea, but not the best. (23. ...
original. 18. ... g5

Profile
Nd5 24. Nxd5 [24. Ne4 Ba7 25. Rhf1 Ke7 needed was a draw to win the tournament
26. Bh5 Rf8 27. Nf6 hxg5 28. Nh7 Bd7 29. clear. I was probably kind of nervous or
Nxf8 Rxf8. Even though White is the something because I definitely didn't play
Miami Open
The Miami Open was the brain
Exchange up Black has great play here my best ... I think I got worried about my
child of IM Blas Lugo, who founded
with his center pawns.] 24. ... exd5 25. time and then started to make bad
the Miami International Chess Acad
Rxd5 Bxg3 26. g6! {Friedel} 26. ... fxg6 27. moves. In December, at the Kasparov
emy (MICA) in 1996. Lugo was
Rg1 Bf4 28. Rxg6 Bxh3 [it looks very Chess Foundation training session, Kas
dismayed at the lack of a major open
dangerous for Black but I am not sure if parov himself was amazed that Ray let the
tournament in the Miami area, and
White is better.] 29. Nc5 Rb8 30. Bh5 game get away from him. Robson
aspired to create one on par with
Ke7 31. Rg7+ Kf6 32. Rg6+ Ke7 is equal). maturely observes that the problem is
the perennial Chicago Open.
chronic. Generally, sometimes in the
Ten years after its founding, MICA
last rounds, when there's more pressure,
had been involved in the training of
24. Rhf1 Bxg3 25. Rxf6 Bf4
So, here I am up a piece but my rook I dont always do as well as I wish I
several up and coming young play
is locked in on f6. Eventually I found a would. Dealing with big money games
ers like FM Marcel Martinez and Eric
good plan which for tactical reasons stops is still what he needs to work on, it seems.
Rodriguez. Lugo wanted to host a
him from developing so easily. To break the tie and decide the title,
major tournament in Miami in part
Robson and Sadvakasov then had to play
to provide an opportunity for young
an Armageddon style blitz game almost
players in the area to play against
26. Ne4 Ke7 27. Na5!
This is a good move, stopping the b immediately, with only minutes to collect
GMs from around the world.
pawn from moving and also bringing the themselves after the ninth round. Robson
Initial financial backing came from
knight to b6 or d6. said he didn't feel too much pressure,
one of Lugos own students, Elsa
however. He had white once again, but
Echevarria, who sponsored the inau
this time essayed 3. Bc4 and went for a
gural event along with local small
27. ... Rh7 28. Nc4 Bd7
My opponent decides to give up mate sideline that was tried even more recently
businesses.
rial instead of being choked to death. by Sergei Movsesian in his win over
The 1st Annual Miami Open was
Michael Adams at the 2009 Corus tour
held in September 2007 (there was
nament. Its not really well known, but
a 2006 Miami scholastic Open),
29. Rxd7+ Kxd7 30. Nb6+ Ke7 31. Nxa8
its not that bad actually, Ray explained,
and drew 360 players. It yielded an
Rxh3 32. a3
32. a4 may have been more accurate. and for blitz its good.
eight way tie with the title going to
The critical moment came at move 33
GM Hikaru Nakamura after an
when Robson overlooked that 33. d6
Armageddon blitz tiebreak with none
32. ... Rh2 33. Bd3 g4 34. Nb6 g3 35. Nc8+
could be met by 33. ... Qe1+ winning for
other than GM Darmen Sadvakasov.
Kd8
On 35. ... Kf8 there is a very nice vari Sadvakasov. Ray held his breath. I was
Ray Robson scored 4 out of 9, two
ation, which is pretty much forced: 36. just like oh no, I hope he doesn't see
points behind the leaders, in 2007.
Ned6 g2 37. Rxf7+ Kg8 38. Ne7+ Kh8 39. that, cause if he doesn't see that then I
In 2008, another student of MICA
Ne8! g1=Q+ 40. Ka2. have those pawns. Sadvakasov instead
joined the venture Eric Hecht and
backed up 33. ... Qb6+ and lost on time
together with Echevarria they kept
in a fragile position shortly thereafter.
the tournament going, despite the
36. Rxf7 Kxc8
After 36. ... g2 37. Rf8+ Kc7 38. Rg8 Robson's spring schedule was still
unfortunate arrival of Hurricane Ike,
Rh1+ 39. Ka2 g1=Q 40. Rxg1 Rxg1 41. evolving when we spoke. Despite the
which may have caused the year
Ncd6 White is clearly better if not winning Moscow jaunt, hes not making a con
over year decline in participation.
here. It is funny that the computer says scious decision to play outside the U.S.,
Only 226 players took part and some
that White is only slightly better. the way some players in the norm hunt
would be participants called in last
do. I pretty much just play in any strong
minute cancellations, citing the hur
tournaments that are available. During
ricane threat, according to Lugo.
37. Nd6+ Kd8 38. Nxb7+ Kc8 39. Nd6+ Kd8
February there simply werent any tour
The tournament has never been
40. Be4
This move threatens mate and at the naments available at home. Hes
organized primarily for profit, Lugo
same time slows down Blacks passed considering playing in the U.S. Junior,
says, adding, the two main spon
pawn by controlling g2. which will be held in Wisconsin in July,
sors, Eric and Elsa have lost a lot of
especially if it turns out to be a stronger
money with this project, together
field this year than in the recent past, if
with the amount of hours that I have
40. ... Rd2 41. Nb7+ Ke8
After 41. ... Kc8, 42. Rg7 stops the guys like Ludwig, Hess, and Lenderman
spent working on it. They simply
pawn and wins. participate.
wanted to bring the best players in
Robson is circumspect when it comes
the world to Miami and put our
to the grandmaster title. You know, if I
name on the map.
42. Bg6 g2 43. Rxf4+ Kd7 44. Rg4 Rd1+ 45.
get better and I play stronger Im gonna
One facet of the tournament which
Ka2 g1=Q 46. Rxg1 Rxg1 47. Be4
White is easily winning here. get the title anyway, so I guess that should
is unusual in the U.S. is the offering
just be my main goal. He was echoing a
of conditions for GMs. It is rather
sentiment expressed by Kasparov in
rare for U.S. tournaments to pro
47. ... Re1 48. b4, Black resigned.
At this point Black resigned, as he December, who told him personally that
vide for players accommodation, an
has no way of advancing his e pawns if he continued to play at his present
example of one way in which Lugo
while I will either take his pawns or just level, he would get there.
set out to create a more European
push my own pawns. Fortunately for Ray, it seems, patience
Robson had already secured a share of

is a virtue he has already mastered. . approach to the organization.
The 2009 tournament will be
called the Florida State Champi
first after drawing GM Victor Mikhalevski USCF members: Download the .pdf
onship and is planned for Labor Day
in round eight, when he faced Sadvakasov version of this issue at uschess.org > Chess weekend. ~M.P.
with white in the final round. All he Life Magazine > Downloadable Files.

2008 K-12
Crowning K-12 Kings

New York Dominates Team Events at Grade Championships;
Toby Boas Wins 12th-Grade Section
By WIM Elizabeth Vicary

he National Grade School Champi working in their favor, New York schools ments that were not USCF rated, stu
onship (Orlando, Florida, December dominated the team competitions, win dents increased their skills but kept their
T 12 14) advertises itself as one big
tournament with 13 sections (grades 1
ning seven sections and placing in the top
three 20 out of 39 times. New Yorks play
ratings low. Nothing underhanded was
going on, but the teams commendable
12 plus kindergarten), but Ive always ers are concentrated in the (upper) performance raised some questions about
known it was two distinct events. Theres elementary and junior high school grades: the meaningfulness of under sections.
a scholastic tournament, filled with wide Hunter won 2nd grade; PS 116 took 3rd; The possibility that some areas of the
eyed eight year olds wearing silly satin Horace Mann dominated in 4th and tied country are underrated (or opt out of the
hats who routinely offer each other draws with two other New York teams in fifth rating system altogether) raises another
in completely won or lost positions out of and one in eighth; IS 318 swept the three serious question of fairness, since having
a bizarre sense of the importance of forg junior high grades (6, 7, 8). The rest of the a high rating is vital to success in the open
ing interstate friendships. Simultaneously, country revenged these losses in the pri section of scholastic tournaments it
they hold a real chess tournament for mary and high school sections: Oak Hall determines whether you will be paired
the older kids. Pretty much everyone in of Gainesville, Florida won the kinder up or down in the crucial final round.
this is over 1500, and if someone is wear garten and 1st grade sections, while Lets look at one example: players with an
ing a hat, its to shut out the rest of the teams from New Jersey, Arizona, Texas even score in the 8th grade section after
world from view. Obviously, this is an and Ohio won the four high school grades. 6 rounds. A kid rated 1220 was paired up
exaggeration great chess does get played Its always been true that upsets are a to a 1693; the 1300 above him, who made
in the lower sections but not an enor dime a dozen in scholastic tournaments: the rating cut, got a 1153. I dont know
mous one. Sections for the lower grades kids are inconsistent by nature, and the what could be done about this effect, if
tend to be much larger this year second fast time control and multiple rounds indeed it exists, but it warrants further
through sixth grades had 131 152 play per day leave a lot of room for error. But investigation as it could have large effects
ers each, while ninth to 12th averaged I suspect something more systemically on the tournament outcomes.
only 48. Elementary grades also tend to strange is occurring in scholastic ratings For the sake of consistency, lets see the
have many more competitive teams in across the country: I think kids are play first upset of the tournament: Robert Kim
fifth grade, an amazing seven schools ing the same kids over and over again in (1529) beat top seed Jeffrey Haskel in
were within a point of first place going into effectively closed rating pools, and this is round one on the top board of the 11th
the last round, while none of the upper causing scholastic ratings in certain areas grade section. Kim is coached by Lorand
grades had more than a few competitive to become skewed. For example, look at Bela Kis and attends New Hope Acad
teams. Finally, the older sections tend Florida. Players from this state won 15 out emy in Yardley, Pennsylvania. He
to be much more top heavy in terms of of 48 trophies for the best performance described 17. ... Nxe4 as the hardest
the rating distribution of individual play under a certain rating in grades 2 6, but decision he had to make in the game: I
ers. This means that points are very hard no one from the state placed in the top five got a pawn, but he got the bishop pair and
to come by in the high school sections: its in any of these sections. Conversely, play some compensation.
not hard to find 1600s and 1700s who ers from Texas won a fifth of the top five
only manage an even score. spots in grades 2 6, but none of the rat
Traditionally, New York teams domi ing prizes. Of course, there is more than Kings Indian Defense (E70)
nate national scholastic tournaments, one possible explanation for this imbal Jeffrey Haskel (2266)
but in recent years programs from Texas ance, but it offers circumstantial evidence Robert Kim (1528)
have done well. California, Florida, and for the idea that some areas may be 2008 K 12 Championship, 11th (1),
Arizona are also hubs of scholastic activ under or over rated. 12.12.2008
ity. States turnout depends a lot on where More anecdotal evidence of skewed rat
the tournament is held, as strong Texas ings can be seen in the surprising
teams often dont travel far, and Califor domination of the K 5 Under 900 sec
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5.
nia is a long way from the East Coast tion by a low rated team from Stevenson
Nge2 c5 6. g3 Bg4 7. Bg2 cxd4 8. Qxd4 Nc6
sites. This year, with cheap JetBlue flights Elementary. By playing mainly in tourna
9. Qe3 Rc8 10. f3 Nb4 11. Qd2
In fact, Jeffrey can get away with just

2008 K-12
castling here, as he gets two pieces for the maybe why there are so many upsets I probably shouldn't even offer him a
rook after 11. 0 0 Nc2 12. Qxa7 Nxa1 and blunders is because nationals is draw here.
13. fxg4 Nc2 14. Qa4+. complete chaos. Especially at Disney
World, with the distractions of outra
21. ... Rxc4+
geous food prices, huge crowds of people, Now he goes on to crush me.
11. ... Bd7 12. b3 Qa5
12. ... Qb6 preventing castling, also Mickey Mouse, the hyper competitive
looks good. atmosphere, and overall the absurd
22. Bf2 Qa6 23. Qe2 Rxf4 24. Bd3 b5 25.
extravagance of the hotel, could cause
Rfe1 Rg4 26. Bg3 Bc5+ 27. Kh1 Ng6 28. Rd2
kids to get overloaded and go crazy. Basi
13. Bb2 0-0 14. 0-0 b5 15. a3 Na6 16. cxb5 Qb7 29. Bxb5 Bxb5 30. Nxb5 Re4 31. Qf1
cally by Friday night I was knocked out.
Bxb5 17. Kh1 Rxe1 32. Bxe1 Ne4 33. Rc2 Rd8 34. Rc1 Ne5
35. Nc3 Qxb2 36. Rb1 Qc2 37. Rb5 f5 38.
+r+ rk+ 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6 3. c4 c6 4. d4 cxd5 5. Nxe4 Qxe4 39. h3 Qd3, White resigned.
Probably the best lesson out of this
Nc3 dxc4 6. Bxc4 e6 7. Nf3 Qc7 8. Bd3 Bd7
p +
pplp
game came from GM John Fedorowicz,
9. 0-0 Bb4 10. Bd2?!
n+ p
np+ This is just passive. Black has been who after listening to me cry about the
ql+ + +
playing very slowly, so I gotta take the ini game, told me not to do anything crazy.
tiative. 10. Bg5 Be7 (10. ... Bxc3 11. bxc3 Kinda funny, though I mean it's true,
+ +P+ + Qxc3? 12. Rb1 Bc6 13. Bxf6 gxf6 14. d5 nationals is a long tournament and tenac
PP
N +PP exd5 15. Qe2+ Kf8 16. Rfc1 Qa5 17. Nd4. ity is vital. But man, it is really hard to
The f5 square will be a great outpost; 10. lose like this on board one!
L
QN+L P ... Nc6 is best, though White is in control.) Anyway, after this performance peo
R + +R+K
11. d5 Nxd5 12. Nxd5 exd5 13. Bxe7 ple probably wondered not how I won
Kxe7 14. Re1+ Kf8 15. Ng5 and wow, nationals, but how I won any games at all.
After 17. Kh1
even materialistic Fritz says White is win It shouldn't be surprising that my success
ning despite being down a pawn. is due to the sleeping habits of a third
17. ... Nxe4! grader named Alana. Saturday night, I'm
Robert described this as the most dif feeling OK now that I at least have a
10. ... 0-0 11. a3 Be7 12. Bg5 h6 13. Bh4 Bc6
ficult decision in the game: I got a pawn, chance at the title, but Im completely
14. Bg3 Qd7 15. Ne5 Qd8 16. Bc2 Qb6 17.
but he got the bishop pair and some com drained. I had three wonderful room
Qd3 Rd8 18. Rad1 Nbd7 19. f4?? Nf8?
pensation. 19. ... Nxe5! 20. fxe5 Rxd4 same idea mates, my friend Leondra, her mom, and
as what, sadly, still happens. little sister Alana. And because Alana did
18. fxe4 Bxe2 19. b4 Bxc3 20. Bxc3 Qb5 21. not snore that night, I slept amazingly well
Rfe1 Qd3 22. Rac1 Qxd2 23. Bxd2 Bb5 24. r+ + +k+ and was able to win two games on Sun
day, enough to be co champ. Thanks
Bg5 f6 25. Be3 Rc7 26. Rxc7 Nxc7 27. Rc1
Ne6 28. e5 a6 29. exd6 exd6 30. Bd5 Re8 31.
Bb3 Kf8 32. a4 Bd7 33. Bd1 Rc8 34. Rb1 Ke7
pp+
lp
ql+p

p
n p
Alana I owe it all to you! .
35. Kg1 Rc3 36. Bd2 Rd3 37. Rb2 Nd4 38.
Kf2 Ra3 39. Be3 Nf5 40. Bc1 Rc3 41. Re2+ + + P + 2008 National
Kd8 42. Bb2 Rc4 43. Bxf6+ Kc7 44. Rc2 d5
45. Rxc4+ dxc4 46. Kf3 Kd6 47. Kf4 Kd5 48.
+ r + + K-12 Championship
Bf3+ Ke6 49. Bc3 Bxa4 50. Bg4 Bc2 51. Be2 P
NQ+
L At A Glance
Kd5 52. Bf3+ Kd6 53. Be5+ Ke6 54. h4 Nxg3 PL+ +P
P
Date: December 12 14, 2008
55. Bg4+ Nf5 56. h5 Kd5 57. Bf3+ Ke6 58.
+ +R+R K
Location: Disneys Coronado
hxg6 hxg6 59. Bb7 g5+ 60. Kxg5 Kxe5 61.
Analysis after 20. ... Rxd4
Spring Resort, Lake Buena Vista,
Bxa6 Nd6 62. b5 c3 63. b6 Be4 64. b7 Bxb7
Florida
65. Bd3 Be4, White resigned.
Top Finishers: Kindergarten,

Second seed Abby Marshall (2151) fol
20. Bh4?
I don't know how I missed a simple Awonder Liang, Arun Khemani,
lowed Haskels lead in the next round, Zane Ice, 6. First Grade, Benjamin
tactic twice. Why am I so stupid?
losing to Steven McLaughlin (1652). Hap Lu, 7. Second Grade, Winston
pily, both Abby and Jeffrey recovered, Ching Tze Zeng, William Radak,
winning the rest of their games, to tie for
20. ... Rxd4!
The horror! Now Im losing. I should Albert Lu, Richard Qi, Kevin Zhou,
first. Abby generously annotated her loss Sam Ferguson, Sam Witwer, 6.
have just chilled out, took a walk and
for Chess Life: Third Grade, William Graif, 6.
come back to think rationally, but we
cant always control our emotions. I hate Fourth Grade, Matthew Zeitlin, 7.
being 17. Fifth Grade, Kyle Shin, 6. Sixth
Queens Gambit Accepted (D26) Grade, Michael Bodek, 6. Sev
Abby Marshall (2151) enth Grade, Andy Wang, John
Steven McLaughlin (1802)
21. Nc4?
Not exactly brilliant. 21. Qxd4 Bc5 22. Hughes, Nicholas Rosenthal, 6.
2008 K 12 Championship, 11th (2), Eighth Grade, Hengyi Wu, 6.
Qxc5 Qxc5+ 23. Bf2 Qe7 24. Bd4; okay,
12.12.2008 Ninth Grade, Bob Shao, 6. Tenth
so objectively Black is winning. But come
Notes by Marshall Grade, Marc Arnold, Alexander
on, there's a lot of play in the position, f4
f5 is gonna be strong, and the pressure Heimann, 6. Eleventh Grade,
So here is my second round game,
is on him now. Often it's difficult for the Jeffrey Haskel, Abby Marshall, 6.
where I blundered and was very upset the
side with the queen cause you know Twelfth Grade, Toby Boas, 6.
rest of the night, but it taught me a valu
you're winning but it's not so easy. Not to Tournament Director:
able lesson. But excuses first. So a friend
be biased, but as a 2100 against a 1700, Wayne Clark.
of mine (Elizabeth Vicary) speculated that

Boas Constricting Win
Expert Toby Boas (2112) of Florida won the 12th grade section by half a point,
despite losing in the last round.
I live in central Florida, near Orlando,

so there are quite a few tournaments I did, but I really liked my position
ELIZABETH VICARY: I feel like there again, mid-game?
in Orlando every year. I try to go to so I figured I should go for the win.

are a set of openings where the most
every major tournament in Florida

important thing is which player knows
the weird, totally unguessable posi-
(so I travel to south Florida if I need to)
Did your game finish before or
I think it was right around the same

tional plans available to each side, and
and I occasionally go to one day tour
after the second board?
that the Benko is the best example of
this (see game at end of sidebar). naments in Orlando, but I don't really time, but I knew for a while he wasn't
play a huge amount of scholastic going to win since his position looked
TOBY BOAS: Definitely. There are a
Agree or disagree?
chess. Im homeschooled, so no team, slightly worse, definitely not better.
lot of different maneuvers that are so and I don't have a private coach. It was kind of scary though; I definitely
common in Benko positions. For black: didn't want him to catch me.
... Ng4 e5, ... Qa6 to trade queens, ...
How long have you been homeschooled?
e7 e6 to break in the center, ... f7 f5 to I've never actually been to public His favorite win was a sixth round
How do you like it?
weaken the center in the endgame, ... school, but at 14 I started dual Benko Gambit against Adam Weser.
... c5 c4 to allow c5 for a knight, d3 enrollment classes at the community
and c4 as outposts for knights. college near me. I honestly like the
classroom setting better than being Benko Gambit (A57)
A knight on d3, because unless I'm
Whats your favorite one?
homeschooled, mainly because I Adam Weser (2093)
getting mated, I'm probably winning! think I learn better that way. Toby Boas (2134)
What was the biggest/most difficult 2008 K 12 Championship, 12th (6),
12.14.2008
Because its more structured? Or
Hmm, to tell you the truth, all the
decision you made in the game?
Structure mainly, and it helps to
because you are with other people?
moves were so natural. I knew they have a lecture and a teacher you
had to be correct so they werent hard can ask questions to.
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. b6 a5
to make.
6. Nc3 Ba6 7. g3 d6 8. Bg2 Nbd7 9. Nf3 g6
What kinds of questions could you ask 10. 0-0 Bg7 11. Re1 0-0 12. e4 Ng4 13. h3
Which of your games was the most a teacher that you couldnt ask a parent Nge5 14. Nxe5 Nxe5 15. Bf1 Bxf1 16. Rxf1
Number five, against the top seed.
challenging?
For higher up math (which Im
or find on the Internet?
Qxb6 17. Qe2 Qa6 18. Nb5 a4 19. f4 Rab8
It was the only one where I felt like majoring in), it helps to have someone
20. fxe5 Qxb5 21. Qxb5 Rxb5 22. exd6 exd6
I was in a worse position out of the who can explain the process in depth
23. Rb1 Rfb8 24. Bf4 Bxb2 25. Rbd1 Bd4+
opening. He sacrificed a rook for what (theres only so much math my parents
26. Kh1 R8b6 27. Rfe1 f6 28. Re2 a3 29.
he thought was mate, and I was able know up to!).
Rdd2 Rb2 30. g4 Rxd2 31. Rxd2 Rb2 32. g5
to defend and consolidate. If he had Rxd2 33. Bxd2 c4 34. Bf4 Be5 35. Bc1 Bb2,
played the position more calmly, he
Do you think being home-schooled
White resigned.
would have had good chances to beat
has affected how youve learned/studied
me, I think.
chess? Im wondering if being home-
schooled has made you more thoughtful
When he sacked it, did you think it about how you learn, and if this is
It definitely gave me more free time

worked at first? Or had you already possibly very useful in chess?
Well, he was spending a lot of time to study/play online. I suppose that

calculated it?
on that move (maybe half an hour), by being homeschooled, theres more

so I knew he was most likely going to of a sense of independence in learning,
make the sacrifice, but I looked deeper which I believe is necessary to study
and saw that he most likely wouldn't chess.
have enough material to mate me with. So what was it like having a full-point
There was one person who could catch

So you were willing him to make it? lead going into the last round?
I suppose, but I was a little nervous me, but I knew even if I lost,
Secretly?
as well because my king would be in I would win on tiebreaks (although

danger. I definitely didn't want that!).
PHOTO COURTESY OF SUBJECT
Yes its great, especially in 12th grade I offered a draw early on to try and
Is this the first national title you've won? How did the game go?
since this was my last chance to win secure clear first, but he declined.
something in high school. I got an advantage out of the opening
and got a nice attacking position, but
got too carried away and neglected
Tell me about the chess scene/scholastic
chess scene where you live? How much
do you play? Do you have a program at my king safety.
your school or a private coach? Did you think about offering a draw

Correspondence Chess
2005 Electronic Knights
Gillmore Hoefdraad, a Suriname native with a globe-hopping resume, wins the

2nd Annual Electronic Knights Championship
By FM Alex Dunne
nice counterparts who have been always There are still a few diehard fans of
understandable to my frequent time out 17. h5 here.
requests or delays in responding due to
my loaded work related travel schedule.
17. ... Bxf6 18. Nd5
When possible I have tried to reply from
any corner of the world I was in. +q+ rk+
Gillmores advice to aspiring correspon pp+l
pp+
dence players: If you love chess, but
have a busy life, please play correspon +
p lp+
dence chess. It will be very helpful when + rN+ +
you retire and would like to play over the
board again. +n
NPPpP
How does Gillmore play? Heres a taste +L+ + +
from the final round.
PPP+Q+ +
Sicilian Defense, + KR+ +R
Yugoslav Attack (B78) After 18. Nd5
Gillmore Hoefdraad Gillmore Hoefdraad (2058)
Zachary Cohn (1721) In the battle of opening theory, a crit
2005 Electronic Knights Final ical position has been reached. Black's
The hottest player in the 2005 Elec choice of 18. ... b5 is quite playable, but
tronic Knights Championship has to be the move that has had the greatest suc
Gillmore Hoefdraad. From sunny Suri cess for Black here is 18. ... Rxd5! 19.
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5.
name where he was born in 1962, won exd5 b5 20. h5 g5 21. fxg5 Bxg5+ 22. Kb1
Nc3 g6 6. Be3 Bg7 7. f3 0-0 8. Qd2 Nc6 9.
several junior championships, and repre when it has been Black who has been
Bc4 Bd7 10. h4 h5
sented his home country at the Luzerne The Soltis variation has given new life
marking up the plus scores.
Olympiads, to Mexico where he was an to the Dragon variation. Black is willing
economist for the Center of Monetary to engage in a battle on the kingside in the
Studies for Latin America and the hopes of surviving long enough to even
18. ... b5 19. h5 g5 20. Nxf6+
This apparent theoretical novelty
Caribbean, then to the U.S. in 1999 where tually counterattack on the queenside.
attempts to improve Kubach Habermehl,
he discovered correspondence chess, and 19 World Championship, which continued
finally to Beirut, Lebanon where he 20. f5 Rxd5 and drawn shortly after.
11. 0-0-0 Rc8 12. Bb3 Ne5 13. Bg5 Rc5 14.
worked for the International Monetary

g4
Fund. Gillmore has annexed the second Gillmore chooses the most directly
annual Electronic Knights Championship. aggressive line from among many. Only
20. ... exf6 21. Qh2!
White has his queens sight set on d6,
Gillmore had played an earlier Interna 14. Kb1 has more adherents, but Gill
Black fails to see Whites idea and his
tional Correspondence Chess Federation mores reasoning is that Black's
game collapses.
correspondence event, and he liked the counterattack has been postponed by 10.
taste. His second tournament was the ... h5 and so he aims for immediate bat
2005 Electronic Knights and notes that tle. Nevertheless, the modern (2008) vote
21. ... Be6? 22. f5 Bd7 23. Bxc4 bxc4 24.
e mail has made correspondence chess is for 14. Kb1.

Qxd6
And with an unanswerable threat on f6,
much more interesting. It is quick, effi White wins.
cient, and helps you stay on top on
14. ... hxg4 15. f4 Nc4 16. Qe2 Qc8
current chess developments. Gillmore And by 2007 the majority preference

has had to juggle chess with his world leans toward 16. ... b5 here with an occa
24. ... c3 25. b4 Rc4 26. Qxf6 Qd8 27. Qh6,
travel. He writes, I have met, through the sional success for 16. ... Na5.
Black resigned.
No defense 27. ... f6 28. Ne6 Qe7 29.
USCF correspondence tournaments very 17. Bxf6 Rxd7!

Ken Coryell on his 80-acre farm in Ohio
Ken Coryell takes second place his children, but now he has returned to
Second place was earned by Ken the chess wars. At age 59 and after a
Bb7 16. 0-0 Qg5 17. Nf4 Rad8 18. Qc1 c5 19.
Coryell. Ken is a 59 year old self heart attack, he finds he can no longer see
bxc5 bxc5 20. dxc5 Bxa1 21. Qxa1
Material is even again, but White now
employed consulting engineer. He, too, is as much over the board with the faster
has two passed pawns.
widely travelled, having lived and worked time limits, but correspondence chess
in many locations in the United States still allows for careful analysis and sharp
and overseas. He graduated in 1973 with games can still be played.
21. ... Qe7 22. Rc1 Rd2 23. Qc3 Rfd8 24. Bb3
a Masters degree in engineering from

Bc6 25. a4 Qd7
Interesting is 25. ... Qg5, but Black
Ohio State University. He moved back to
keeps watch on the two passers.
Ohio in 2000 where he lives with his Torre Attack (D03)
companion Mary on her 80 acre farm. Ken Coryell (2075)
He has two children Lee, who recently Brian Stewart (2228)
26. h3 Qe7 27. a5 R8d7 28. a6 Rd8 29. a7
graduated from medical school and Vir 2005 Electronic Knights Semifinal
R2d7 30. Ra1 Rxa7?
ginia who is working toward a doctorate (Notes by Ken Coryell) + +k+ r

degree in psychology. He enjoys home
brewing, cooking (especially barbeque), r +
qp+p
playing the piano, church work, geneal
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. Bg5 Bg7 4. Nbd2 d5
Preventing e4.
+l+ +p+
ogy (he is a Mayflower descendent) and life
on the farm. + P +p+
At age four, Ken learned the game from
5. e3 0-0 6. c3 Nbd7 7. b4
Looking for space on the queenside.
+ + N +
PHOTOS COURTESY OF SUBJECTS
his father. Ken remembers watching his

dad make his postal moves in an old +LQ
P +P
Post a Log album. Ken himself was first
7. ... Ne4 8. Nxe4 dxe4 9. Nd2 a5 10. Nxe4
I am leery of gift pawns, especially from
+ + PP+
drawn to correspondence chess in 1970
using his fathers Post a Logs. After col stronger players. R + +
K
lege, his chess activity slowed down After 30. ... Rxa7
considerably until the early eighties when
10. ... axb4 11. cxb4 Nf6
he began playing online through Com Already down a pawn, Blacks ensuing The game changer This allows the
puserve and Leisure Linc. During the doubled pawns give White a slight edge. queen to penetrate the kingside. Better
nineties, Kens time was taken up raising seems 30. ... Ra8 as it keeps Blacks
12. Bxf6 exf6 13. Bc4 f5 14. Nc5 b6 15. Nd3

Correspondence Chess
queen more centralized. to the task. There is no defense by 52. ... Bxe6+ 53.
Nxe6 Rg8 54. Rf3 Kg6 55. f7 Rc8 56.
Nxd4 and Blacks game has fallen apart.
31. Rxa7 Qxa7 32. Qf6 Rf8 33. Qxc6 24. ... dxc5 25. Na4 Qxa5 26. Rg3 Kh8 27.
I thought about 33. Ne6 fxe6 34. Bxe6+
Nxc5
Rf7 35. Bxf7+ Qxf7 36. Qxc6 Kg7 37. Now the effects of Whites plan are
53. f7 Bf5+ 54. Bxf5+ Nxf5 55. Ne6 Nxg3 56.
Qc8 f4 38. e4. clearer Blacks kingside is very lonely.
Nxd8 Bg7 57. Kxg3 b4
Given a move or two, Whites pieces will Exciting to the end the electrons were
overrun the black king but Owens is buzzing in this game.
33. ... Rb8 34. Bc4 Rb1+ 35. Kh2 Rc1 36.
prepared.
Qe8+ Kg7 37. Qe5+ Kh6 38. h4 Rxc4 39. g4
Rxf4 40. g5+ Kh5 41. exf4 Qa3 42. Qe3, 58. Ne6 Kg6
Also losing is 58. ... Be5+ 59. Nhf4 Bd6
Black resigned. 27. ... Nd7!
Vacating the strong e5 square to offer 60. f8=Q Bxf8 61. Nxf8+ Kg8 62. N8e6 b3
Third place went to John Menke. John an exchange of pieces, but more impor 63. Nd3 Kf7 64. Nec5 and White wins.
has retired, but his games work on. Here tantly to exchange queens via the long
is a rousing game against vastly under diagonal when Whites attack is greatly
59. Nexg7 Kxf7 60. Nf5 b3 61. Nd6+ Ke6 62.
rated Johnny Owens. At the end, Owen diminished.
Nc4 Kd5 63. Nb2
silently withdrew leaving Menke with a full
point, but Menke had all but earned the + + + +
28. Nd3 Qc3 29. Rc1 Bd4+ 30. Kg2 Qxc2 31.
point and a resignation would have been
Rxc2
+ + + +
a more fitting conclusion. A new phase of the battle commences
Whites advanced central pawn mass p+ + + p
versus Blacks nearly unmoved connected + +k+ +N
Kings Indian Defense, passed pawns. Whites more active pieces
Averbakh Variation (E75) give him some hope for an advantage. + + + P
John Menke (2358) +p+ +
K
Johnny Owens (1709)
31. ... Nf6 32. Rc4 Ba7
2005 Electronic Knights Preliminary Unappetizing was 32. ... Nxe4 33. Nxe4 N + + +

Rxe4 34. Bf3 Rh4 35. Bg4 Bf6 36. Rc7 h5 + + + +
37. Rxf7 hxg4 38. Rxf6 gxh3+ 39. Kh2
After 63. Nb2
Bd7 40. Ne5.
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 e6 4. Nc3 exd5 5.
Black forfeits. The game ended here,

cxd5 d6 6. e4 g6 7. Nf3 Bg7 8. Be2 0-0 9. Bg5
but the reader might like to match Menke

h6 10. Be3 a6 11. a4 Nbd7 12. Nd2 Ne5 13. 33. Bf3 Be3 34. Nf1 Bg5 35. Rd4 Nd7 36. Bh5
and solve the position as White wins.

h3 Nh7 14. 0-0 g5 Nf6 37. Bxf7 Rxe4 38. Rxe4 Nxe4 39. Rf3 b5
Black plays to keep e5 under control, The skirmishes have gone in Blacks
but he cedes dangerous space on the Menke has retired, so we wont get to see
favor. His pawn mass split up, his attack his solution, but the game could have
kingside. ing chamnces gone, Menke has to dig in followed this line 63. ... Kd4 64. Nf4 Kc3
to prevent being driven off the board. 65. Nfd3 a5 66. Kg4 a4 67. Nxa4+ Kxd3
His solution? Reinvigorate his attack 68. Nc5+ Kc4 69. Nxb3 Kxb3 70. Kh5
15. f4 Ng6 16. f5 Ne5
The last few moves have produced an against the black king. Kc4 71. Kxh6 Kd5 72. Kg7 Ke5 73. h5 and
interesting give and take. White has
gained some white square control on the
kingside; Black has eternalized possession
40. Be6 Bb7 41. h4! Bf6!? mate will follow in due time. .
Black passes up the draw in hopes of
of his e5 square. White is stuck with an scoring the win. After 41. ... Bxh4 42. Rf4
e2 bishop that is semi bad, and Black Ng5 43. Rxh4 Nxe6 44. fxe6 Bxd5+ 45.
2005 Electronic
has a c8 Bishop without a proper diago Kf2 Re8 46. Nf4 Bxe6 47. Rxh6+ Kg7 48. Knights
nal. Black has weakened his kingside Rxe6 Rxe6 49. Nxe6+ Kf6 which online
structure and Whites e4 is his weak
At A Glance
endgame databases rank this position
square in the center. How both sides plan as drawn.
to take account of these advantages and Date: January 17, 2005 October
disadvantages is instructive. 42. Ng3 Nd2?!
20, 2008
Black fails to see the oncoming assault. Three rounds (start and finish
Exchanging on g3 might lessen Blacks dates): Round 1 (17 sections): Jan
17. a5 Re8 18. Ra3
The rook plans a journey across the winning chances but it would also lessen uary 17, 2005 April 8, 2007;
board to g3. his losing chances. Round 2 (six sections): September
2, 2005 July 17, 2008; Round 3
(two sections): March 1, 2007
18. ... Rb8 19. Qc2 Nf6 20. Rb1 g4 21. b4!? 43. Rf2 Nc4 44. Kh3 Rd8 45. Nf4 Bd4 46. Rc2
To counter Blacks kingside activity, Be3 47. Ng6+ Kh7 48. Nh5
October 20, 2008.
White opens up a second front on the White has brought his army to bear Entrants: 126
queenside. on the black king and now needs only to Top finishers (weighted points):
find a file for his rook to invade on. Gillmore Hoefdraad, 39.60; Ken
neth Coryell, 39.00; John Menke,
21. ... gxh3 22. gxh3 Nfd7 23. bxc5 Nxc5 24.
38.35; Dean Barclay, 37.85;

Bxc5!? 48. ... Bb6?
A rather surprising choice: White has This helps the queenside pawns to Patrick Ryan, 35.05. Weighted
decided to transfer all the action to the advance but abandons a tempo in the points in round one, a win = 1.0,
queenside (for now) where his heavy defense of the king. a draw = 0.5; in round two, a win
pieces dominate. All this he does, in order = 2.2, a draw = 1.1; in round
to then go back to the kingside. This is 49. Rg2 Bd4 50. f6 Ne3 51. Rg3 Bxd5 52.
three, a win = 4.50, a draw = 2.25.
high class strategy, but Black is also up Ngf4 Be4

Whats The Best Move?
The Crown Prince

By GM Larry Evans
Keres Endgame Studies 1. White moves 2. White moves

Chess is art, creativity, a clash of
personalities, said Estonian GM + +
+ + + + + +
Paul Keres (1916 1975). Arguably + + + +l + ++ +
the strongest player who never
became world champion, he used
+ + + + + + L +
to be dubbed the crown prince of
+ + + + + +n+ +
chess. Some books devoted to his + + + p llp + +
games seldom mention these won +pp + + p PP+ +
derful endgame studies that he
composed by age 20. Solutions on
+ + + Q +K+ + +
page 71. k K N + kL+ + +
(a) Nd3 (b) Qc2 (c) Nc2+ (a) Bxd4 (b) cxb4 (c) dxc4
Readers are invited to send their posi
3. White moves 4. White moves
tions in for possible consideration in
this column. Send to whatsthebest
move@uschess.org or mail to Chess
L q + + + +
L +
Life, c/o Whats The Best Move, PO + + + + + +
+ p
Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. r+ + + l + +pNPk
+p+ +K+p + + +p+
P +L+ + p+ +PR K
p Q + + P p +p+
k+ +N+ + + + P p
n + + + + + + +
(a) Be5 (b) Qxa1+ (c) Bb1+ (a) Kg3 (b) exf5 (c) Bxg7+

Dr. Eric Hecht Michael Atkins IM Blas Lugo

Im running in this election My name is Michael Atkins. I learned chess in Havana,
because I wish to serve the Ive been a member of the USCF Cuba when I was 13 years old.
chess community. Ive served since 1973, and a Life Member Since then Ive devoted my life
as a governor of the Marshall since 1984. Ive been a to this wonderful game.
Chess Club and Marshall Chess Tournament Director since 1974 I became an International
Foundation, and Ive been a and a National TD since 2000. Master at 23, and I achieved
senior sponsor of the Miami For the past decade Ive ran my first Grandmaster norm in
Open. This year Ill contribute the USCF Tournament 1996 at the NY Open.
to the NY International Chess Clearinghouse for events Ive been an active chess
Tournament. happening from Baltimore down player as well as an organizer
Im a medical doctor and to Richmond. Doing this has and trainer for the last 25 years.
member of the business required working with multiple In 1996 I founded the Miami
community. My background organizers in the attempt to International Chess Academy
in business includes finance reduce unnecessary conflicts. where Ive taught countless
and governance. I was trained In this same manner, I would players of all ages.
as an analyst by several of the like to help the USCFs Executive For the last several years
largest banks on Wall Street, Board return to civility in its Ive been organizing the Miami
having been a senior member actions and re direct it back to International Open and many
of several firms. Recently, Ive supporting and encouraging the other important events. I have
served on the boards of several growth of chess in the U.S. solid proven success in multiple
health care companies. I have no agenda other than facets of chess. I can help our
The USCF is a sizeable helping the USCF get back on chess federation.
non profit business, and as track and doing what is best for If elected to the USCF executive
such, needs the type of chess. I will never sue the USCF board, I plan to bring harmony
governance and financial and anyone who does should and new energy to our organiza
oversight that Ive worked on never be on the board. tion. Ill concentrate my efforts
for other organizations. I believe Whenever possible all USCF in raising memberships, securing
my background could prove actions should be open and much needed sponsorship, and
useful to the successful running visible to all members. Thanks! finding effective ways to cut
of the USCF. Dr. Eric Hecht Michael Atkins expenses to make this federation
stronger. IM Blas Lugo
Opinions expressed are solely those of the candidates.

Mike Nietman Bill Goichberg Jim Berry

Being a USCF Executive Board USCF Original Life Master, Vice President of USCF 2007
member is a privilege. I hope my FIDE Master, professional chess to present. Highest USCF rating
candidacy will earn your support. organizer (founded Continental 2090. FIDE rated 2054.
My chess experience is Chess Association 1968), National Since 1991:
substantial. First joined the TD, International Arbiter, USCF Played in 245 USCF
USCF in 1976, Ive served on Office Manager 11/03 1/04, tournaments including
the Wisconsin Chess Association USCF Executive Director 1/04 7 recent US Opens.
Board of Directors since 1984, 12/04. Graduated NYU (1963), Senior Tournament
and President continuously since USCF Rating Statistician 1964 Director of 85 events.
1987. During this tenure 67, co editor Chess Life 1966 67, Coached 5 recent Denker
Wisconsin hosted two national member Policy Board 1975 78, representatives from
scholastic championships, 1989 92, 1996 99, NYSCA Oklahoma
the 1990 World Youth Champi President, USCF President 2005 Organized 2007 United States
onships, two Yasser Seirawan 09. First to run USCF rated Chess Championship. Chief
Chess Schools and sixteen scholastics (1966), Quads (1969), Tournament Director for 2007
State Scholastics averaging non smoking tournaments United States Womens Chess
400 players; I was Chief Local (1973). Originated National HS Championship. Chief
Organizer on each. Championship (1969), National Tournament Director/Organizer
Ive been a USCF delegate JHS (1973), World Open (1973), for 2008 United States Chess
since 1987 attending seventeen National Elementary (1976), Championship. Chief
delegates meetings. My USCF USCF Grand Prix (1979), National Tournament Director/Organizer
Committee experience includes: K 12 Grade Championships for 2008 United States Womens
Co Chair of the Scholastic (1991), Junior Grand Prix (2008), Chess Championship. President
Council that is the chair of Tournament of College of Oklahoma Chess Foundation
the Scholastic Committee, the Champions (2008), organized (USCFs 1st Silver Affiliate)
Chess In Education Committee, tournaments in 27 states Married to same gal for 40
the States Committee and including many internationals. years. US Military Veteran.
various MIS committees. Captain, World Champion US Served for last 10 years on
Professionally, I am a senior Olympiad Team (1976). Co editor Board of Directors of Stillwater
programmer/analyst for a large Official Rules of Chess (1993); National Bank a $2.9 billion
non profit hospital working with added much new material. While dollar bank. NASDAQ: OKSB)
the Finance, Payroll and HR Office Manager and Executive Your USCF Executive Board
departments. Director, USCF improved from needs both financial expertise
My ideas for a better USCF approximately $400,000 debt to and financial professionalism as
will follow next month. $200,000 surplus, not counting well as an abiding love of Chess.
Mike Nietman building sale, with record profits Our USCF will have all of the
in fiscal 2003 04 and 2004 05 above when you vote JIM BERRY
after seven consecutive years of for re election. Thank you.
losses. Bill Goichberg Jim Berry

Brian Mottershead Brian Lafferty Sam Sloan

After graduating from Harvard Im running for a position on Regular members who joined
in 1976, I spent fourteen years the USCF Executive Board. or renewed after September 24,
as an Engineering Manager for Im asking for your vote because, 2008 may be wondering why
Digital, a major computer as an organization, we need they have not received Chess
manufacturer, eight of them in a sea change in the way we Life magazine in the mail.
Europe. In 1993, I started an function. We need leadership The shocking answer is the
Internet development company. with a commitment to trans current board voted unanimously
In 1998 I became a VP of parency, openness and fiscal to stop sending Chess Life in the
Engineering at Oracle, a former responsibility. I have no mail to regular members and to
client. Since 2001, I have been competing or conflicting financial stop sending Chess Life for Kids
a consultant. interests and would certainly in the mail to regular scholastic
I now live in Carlisle, disclose them in the unlikely members. They have also notified
Massachusetts with my wife event that any developed. the Life Members that they
and two children. Returning provide no guarantee that they
to chess as a Chess Dad in The USCF needs leadership with: will receive a paper Chess Life
summer 2007 I volunteered after 2012.
full time on the redesign of the 1. The ability to actively listen; If elected, I will do everything
USCF website. I am an active 2. The desire and ability to set in my power to reverse these
board member of MACA. I help reasonable goals in concert decisions. I am committed to
run a scholastic chess club. with others; restoring to regular members
The USCF faces critical 3. The ability to work toward the right to receive a paper
decisions, and I am running goals through a consensus Chess Life magazine, to scholastic
for the EB to be an independent approach; members the right to receive
voice on the Board and to bring 4. The ability to admit mistakes a paper Chess Life for Kids
my solid technical, management, and seek solutions. magazine, and to Life Members
and entrepreneurial experience the right to receive Chess Life
to the USCF. For more about I have demonstrated my capacity magazine for the rest of their
me and my views on the issues to utilize the aforementioned lives.
in this election, please visit attributes and hope to put them We should also start selling
http://micaissa.blogspot.com. to work for the betterment of the Life Memberships again.
Brian Mottershead USCF. My resume can be found Sam Sloan
at http://mysite.verizon.net/
vzewuo9u/brianlaffertysuscfelecti See Sam Sloans 100 word felony statement,
onblog/index.html mandated by USCF bylaws, on page 37.
I look forward to telling you
more about me in future issues
of Chess Life.
Brian Lafferty

USCF Election
Any Youth category member
who wants the May candidates
statements may receive them on
request. This applies only to
Youth members who will be 16
by June 30th, since otherwise
the Youth member will not be
receiving a ballot.
In addition to the 150 word
candidate statements that appear
in this issue of Chess Life, there
will be 500 word statements in
the May and June issues. Youth
members are not scheduled to
receive the May issue.
Call For ADMs

Dr. Mikhail Korenman Ruth Haring
Advance Delegate Motions
I am currently living in I am running for the Executive for the Delegates meeting at
Chicago and coaching chess Board because I love chess and this years U.S. Open are due
in local area elementary and want to see it grow. before June 1, 2009.
secondary schools. Some of my USCF leadership should have They can be sent to Cheryle
strong chess credentials are: experience in both chess and Bruce, c/o USCF, PO Box 3967,
success in business. Crossville, TN 38557 or e mailed
Extensive experience working For 23 years, I have success to cbruce@uschess.org.
in non profit organizations. fully managed large complex
Excellent success in grant projects for IBM, Lockheed,
writing. TRW, and eBay. My experience Ballots
Organized many successful will be of immense help to Ballots will be available to
major chess events, including the federation. USCF members whose member
the U.S. Junior Open and It will be my privilege to give ships are current through June
Invitational, the Pan American, back to the community that 30th as of midnight on May 1,
the Final Four, and numerous supported me at five Olympiads 2009, and who will be 16 by June
world class FIDE tournaments. and an Interzonal. I have no 30th.
Initiated the internationally personal or professional conflict Further details will appear
acclaimed Chess for Peace of interest. My income is derived in a future issue of Chess Life.
program with Gorbachev, from non chess sources.
Karpov, Onischuk, Shulman, With one member, one vote,
Polgar, Krush, Zatonskih, etc., it has become more important Sam Sloan Felony Statement
that was featured in National for members to be informed on The delegates, in their wisdom,
Geographic, The NY Times, issues rather than attacks on have voted to give me 100 words
NPR, NBC, PBS, and countless personalities. USCF leadership to explain my court case in
print and TV media across the should be more transparent in Virginia. I have eight children.
U.S. and around the world. the details and the rationale for One of them is Shamema, whom
Served on the USCF its decisions in communicating many of you met when I used to
Scholastic Council. with the membership. bring her to international chess
Current member of the I have the experience to work tournaments. When Shamema
Scholastic Committee. with the USCF leadership to was eight years old, she was
FIDE International Organizer. achieve common goals for the kidnapped by persons unrelated
membership. For more informa to us and taken to Virginia. When
With my experience in multiple
tion, visit www.RuthHaring.com. I came to Virginia to try to rescue
facets of scholastic, college, adult,
I look forward to serving on the my kidnapped daughter, I was
professional, and womens chess,
executive board, and hope you immediately arrested, tried and
I can help make the USCF a
will give me your support. convicted of attempted abduction
much stronger organization.
Ruth Haring of my daughter.
Dr. Mikhail Korenman
PhD Education, Kansas
State University

2008 Yearbook
Frank Brack, Steven Chen, Mariano De U.S. JUNIOR INVITATIONAL

OUR HERITAGE Medina, Mitchell Powell; B: Dylan James; 2007 Marc Tyler Arnold
Lindsborg, Kansas June 2008

C: Stephen Rugh; D: Kyle Hecker; E: Robert 2008 Tyler Hughes, Gregory Young
Houston, Texas July 2008

2008 U.S. CHESS FEDERATION YEARBOOK Settles; Unr: Gheorghe Socaciu
For the most part, the information in this yearbook is NATIONAL ELEMENTARY
current as of December 31, 2008. For the full version of U.S. BLIND 2007 Ryan Moon
the 2008 Yearbook, including contact information for
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania May 2008
2007 Jeffrey Siebrandt 2008 Aleksandr Ostrovskiy
USCF delegates, please see uschess.org.
Buckhannon, West Virginia June 2008
2008 Jeffrey Siebrandt, Alex Barrasso
USCF ANNUAL MEETINGS, NATIONAL ELEMENTARY TEAM

MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS, U.S. GAME/10 2007 IS 318 (NY)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania May 2008

2007 Not Held 2008 IS 318 (NY)
AND FUND BALANCES
Las Vegas, Nevada June 2008
2008 Hikaru Nakamura
U.S. Open Membership Fund
Year Business Meeting (1) Balance (2) NATIONAL JUNIOR CONGRESS
U.S. GAME/15 2008 Jonathan Hilton, Gautam Nagendra,
2007 Cherry Hill, New Jersy 81,827 (182,842) 2007 William Aramil, Jon Burgess Samuel Ludlow, Sean Vibbert, Epiphany Peters,
2008 Dallas, Texas 80,578 (257,186)
St. Petersburg, Florida August 2008 Anderson, Indiana March 2008
2008 Dionisio Aldama Michael Chen
(1) Membership totals are given as of May 31 Totals exclude Junior

Tournament Players and tournament members U.S. GAME/30 NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH
(2) Figures enclosed in parentheses are deficits 2007 Ashish Vaja 2007 Alec Getz
Skokie, Illinois June 2008 Dallas, Texas March 2008

2008 Emory Tate, Kirill Kuderinov, Albert Chow 2008 Michael Lee
USCF PRESIDENTS U.S. GAME/60 NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH TEAM

AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS 2007 Not Held 2007 Hunter College Campus School (NY)
Skokie, Illinois June 2008 Dallas, Texas March 2008

2008 Emory Tate 2008 Odle Middle School (WA)
Presidents (1) Years
Beatriz Marinello 2003-2005
Bill Goichberg 2005-current U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Executive Directors (2) Years 2007 East: David Grasso, Alisa Melekhina, Andrew 2007 Alex Lenderman
Atlanta, Georgia April 2008

Bill Goichberg 2004-2005 Shvartsman; South: Lawrence Cohen, John Roush; 2008 Daniel Yeager
Bill Hall 2005-current West: Kevin Zhang, Edward Yetman III
2008 East: Hanon Russell; South: Event Not
May 2008
Held; West: Richard Ding NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
2007 Catalina Foothills School (AZ)
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Atlanta, Georgia April 2008
2008 Catalina Foothills School (AZ)
U.S. AMATEUR TEAM
U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP 2007 West: Orange County Chess Club (Alexander
2007 Alexander Shabalov Kretchetov, Ilia Serpik, Takashi Iwamoto, U.S. JUNIOR OPEN
Tulsa, Oklahoma May 2008
2008 Yury Shulman Krishna Kaliannan) 2007 Under 21: Brian Goldstein, Edward Ju;
East: Beavis and Buttvinnik (FM James Critelli, Under 16: Miguel Fonseca;
Evan Turtel, Evan Rabin, Nick Panico, Alan Under 12: Haoqing Wang, Jared Lassner
U.S. OPEN Kantor) 2008 Under 21: Maxx Coleman, Tim Moroney;
2007 Boris Gulko, Alexander Shabalov, North: Repeat Offenders (John Cole, John Lan- Under 15: Garrett Wirka;
greck, FM Jim Dean, Drew Hollinberger)
Lindsborg, Kansas July 2008
Sergey Kudrin, Benjamin Finegold, Under 11: Joseph Stafford
Michael Rohde, Michael Mulyar, South: Four Found Fischers (Daniel Ludwig, Corey
Anton Del Mundo Acor, Eric Rodriguez/Jeffrey De Jesus,
2008 Enrico Sevillano, Alexander Shabalov, Anthony Felicione)
U.S. CADET
Dallas, Texas August 2008
Rade Milovanovic National Playoff Winner: Team South
2007 Evan Ju, Warren Harper
2008
Lindsborg, Kansas June 2008
2008 Conrad Holt
West: We Have Cox (Ben Marmont, Jonathan
U.S. WOMENS CHAMPIONSHIP Cox, Robby Adamson, Landon
2007 Irina Krush Brownell) NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC K-12
Tulsa, Oklahoma May 2008
2008 Anna Zatonskih East: GGGg (Zviad Izoria, Roman 2007 K: Aravind Kumar, Colin Zhu, Garrett Wright; 1st:
Dzindzichashvili, Eugene Perelshteyn, Raymond Sun; 2nd: Alex Liu; 3rd: Luke Harmon; 4th:
Stephen Fanning) Patrick Chi, Joel Pena; 5th: Jarod Pamatmat; 6th:
NATIONAL OPEN North: WI Chess Academys Surprise (Alex Vincent Zhang, Robert Perez, Derek Chang; 7th:
EDMONDSON CUP WINNER* Betaneli, Ashish Vaja, Erik Santarius, Justin Karp; 8th: Darwin Li, Andrew Ng, Ben Ger-
2007 Hikaru Nakamura Trevor Magness) shenov, Chaz Daly; 9th: Alexander Heimann; 10th:
2008 Gata Kamsky*, Laurent Fressinet, Tigran L. South: The Foreclosure Doctors LLC Shinsaku Uesugi, Thomas Riccardi; 11th: Scott Lalli;
Petrosian, Atanas Kolev, Ben Finegold, 305.300.2055 (Gilberto Luna, Javier Gon- 12th: Warren Harper; Collegiate: Chaitanya Vaidya
Las Vegas, Nevada June 2008

Josh Friedel zalez, Jeffrey Haskel, Bruci Lopez) 2008 K: Arun Khemani, Awonder Liang, Zane Ice;
February 2008
National Playoff Winner: Team South 1st: Benjamin Lu; 2nd: Winston Zeng,
William Radak, Richard Qi, Kevin Zhou,
ARMED FORCES Sam Ferguson, Albert Lu, Sam Witwer; 3rd:
(INDIVIDUAL* TEAM) TOURNAMENT OF COLLEGE William Graif; 4th: Matthew Zeitlin; 5th:
2007 Larry Larkins* Navy CHAMPIONS Kyle Shin; 6th: Michael Bodek; 7th:
Tucson, Arizona June 2008

2008 Jhonel Baniel* Air Force Nicholas Rosenthal, John Hughes, Andy
2008 Daniel Fernandez
Wang; 8th: Hengyi Wu; 9th: Bob Shao; 10th:
Alexander Heimann, Marc Tyler Arnold;
U.S. SENIOR OPEN ARNOLD DENKER TOURNAMENT 11th: Abby Marshall, Jeffrey Haskel; 12th:
Lake Buena Vista, Florida December 2008

2007 Joel Johnson OF HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONS Toby Boas
Boca Raton, Florida April 2008

2008 Larry Kaufman 2007 Warren Harper

2008 Daniel Yeager, Julian Landaw, Scott Low
NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC K-12 TEAM
U.S. CLASS 2007 K: Oak Hall (FL); 1st: Hunter College Campus Sch.
2007 M: Alejandro Ramirez; X: Artur Safin; A: Andy Lin; B: (NY); 2nd: The Village Sch. (TX); 3rd: Horace Mann
SUSAN POLGAR NATIONAL
Bradley Anderson; C: Ricky Durbin; D: John Sefton; (NY); 4th: Horace Mann (NY); 5th: PS 124 (NY); 6th:
E: Peter Harris; Unr: Spencer Scorcelletti
INVITATIONAL FOR GIRLS Canyon Vista Middle Sch. (TX); 7th: Horace Mann
2007 Julia Kerr, Eunice Rodriguez
2008 M: Daniel Fernandez; X: Jeffrey De Jesus, (NY); 8th: IS 318 (NY); 9th: Gilbert High Sch. (AZ),
Lubbock, Texas July 2008
2008 Courtney Jamison
Ernesto Malazarte, Anton Solovyov; A: Hunter College Campus Sch. (NY); 10th: Bellaire
High Sch. (TX); 11th: Patrick Henry High Sch. (VA);

12th: Hanna High Sch. (TX); Collegiate: University of
Texas at Dallas (TX)
AMERICAN WORLD TOP 50 FIDE-RATED AMERICANS
2008 K: Oak Hall (FL); 1st: Oak Hall (FL); 2nd: CHAMPIONS Active players from the January 2009 FIDE Rating List
Hunter College Campus Sch. (NY); 3rd: PS Rtg.
116 (NY); 4th: Horace Mann (NY); 5th: WORLD SENIOR 1 Kamsky, Gata g 2725
Bad Zwischenahn, Germany October 2008

Horace Mann (NY), Mamaroneck Avenue 2008 Larry Kaufman 2 Nakamura, Hikaru g 2699
Sch. (NY), Ramaz Sch. (NY); 6th: IS 318 3 Onischuk, Alexander g 2659
(NY); 7th: IS 318 (NY); 8th: IS 318 (NY), 4 Shulman, Yury g 2639
Horace Mann (NY); 9th: Bergen County 5 Akobian, Varuzhan g 2619
Academies (NJ); 10th: Gilbert High Sch. CORRESPONDENCE CHESS 6 Becerra, Julio g 2614
(AZ), Bellaire High Sch. (TX); 11th: Bellaire 7 Ehlvest, Jaan g 2595
High Sch. (TX); 12th: Columbus Alternative A great many players are active in tournaments run and rated by USCF 7 Kaidanov, Gregory S g 2595
Lake Buena Vista, Florida December 2008

High Sch. (OH) Most popular is the annual Golden Knights Championship, a three-stage 9 Christiansen, Larry M g 2588
event, although USCF offers several other options Youll find advertisements 10 Ibragimov, Ildar g 2586
for these events in every issue of Chess Life Many over-the-board players 11 Benjamin, Joel g 2583
NATIONAL YOUTH ACTION find that correspondence chess improves their play, and correspondence also 12 Shabalov, Alexander g 2578
appeals to those who for various reasons cannot play in over-the-board 13 Kudrin, Sergey g 2561
CHAMPIONSHIP tournaments There is no limit to the number of games one can have going 14 Gulko, Boris F g 2561
2007 K-3: Outeng He; K-6: Kevin Bu, Kevin Cao, Sean at once For further information, contact Correspondence Chess Dept at the 15 Goldin, Alexander g 2557
Vibbert, Robert Perez; K-9: Andrew Ng, Matthew U S Chess Federation, P O Box 367, Sayre, PA 18840 The correspondence 16 Stripunsky, Alexander g 2556
Dahl; K-12: Stanley Yang rating system is similar to the OTB system, and a written explanation is free 17 Dzindzichashvili, Roman g 2550
2008 K-3: Winston Zeng; K-6: Michael Brown; on request (a stamped, self-addressed envelope is appreciated) Players 18 de Firmian, Nick E g 2545
K-9: Jeffrey Hung, Ian Santos; K-12: Ted who earn ratings over 2000 and have 25 or more games rated are issued spe- 19 Ivanov, Alexander g 2541
Brownsville, Texas November 2008

Belanoff cial certificates If you qualify and havent received one, please write to us 20 Perelshteyn, Eugene g 2539
21 Serper, Grigory g 2522
International correspondence chess titles are awarded by the International 22 Fishbein, Alexander g 2520
Correspondence Chess Federation, an affiliate of FIDE Titles are awarded for
NATIONAL YOUTH ACTION TEAM outstanding performance in ICCF-sponsored events
23 Khachiyan, Melikset g 2519
CHAMPIONSHIP 24 Yermolinsky, Alex g 2518
25 Sevillano, Enrico m 2512
2007 K-3: Sprague Half Day School (IL);
K-6: Kings & Queens (IL); K-9: En Passant Chess
U.S. CORRESPONDENCE 26 Friedel, Joshua E g 2511
Club (MO); K-12: Delmar Loop Chess Club (MO) CHAMPIONS 27 Gurevich, Dmitry g 2507
2005-2006 Edward Duliba 28 Kraai, Jesse g 2506
2008 K-3: Americo Paredes Elementary (TX); K-6: 29 Bhat, Vinay S g 2495
Vela Middle School (TX); K-9: Vela Middle 2007-2009 Thomas Biedermann, Lawrence Coplin
30 Finegold, Benjamin m 2493
Brownsville, Texas November 2008

School (TX); K-12: Hanna High School (TX) 31 Fedorowicz, John P g 2487
GOLDEN KNIGHTS CHAMPIONS 31 Schneider, Dmitry m 2487
1999 John Burton 33 Gonzalez, Renier g 2485
2000 Abe Wilson 34 Hess, Robert L m 2483
34 Orlov, Georgi m 2483
AMERICAN CLASSICS USCF ABSOLUTE CHAMPIONS 36 Foygel, Igor m 2474
2006 Laurence Anderson, Walter Brower 37 Palatnik, Sam g 2473
AMERICAN OPEN 2007 Edward Duliba 38 Root, Douglas m 2470
2007 Alex Yermolinsky 39 Brooks, Michael A m 2469
Los Angeles, California November 2008

2008 Melikset Khachiyan ELECTRONIC KNIGHTS CHAMPION 40 Smith, Bryan G m 2462
2004 John Menke 40 Zatonskih, Anna m 2462
2005 Gillmore Hoefdraad 42 Rohde, Michael A g 2460
LINA GRUMETTE MEMORIAL 43 Krush, Irina m 2457
44 Robson, Ray m 2455
CLASSIC INTERNATIONAL TITLISTS 44 Sarkar, Justin m 2455
2007 Enrico Sevillano 46 Shankland, Samuel L m 2453
Los Angeles, California May 2008

2008 Melikset Khachiyan, Andranik Matikozyan FIDE awards titles for outstanding achievement in three areas of chess com-
46 Lapshun, Yury m 2453
petition: Over-the-board play, correspondence play, and composition
48 Annakov, Babakuli g 2451
OVER-THE-BOARD PLAY 49 Bartholomew, John m 2448
WORLD OPEN FIDE uses a complex but flexible formula to detemine eligibility for OTB 50 Lenderman, Alex m 2444
2007 Varuzhan Akobian, Alex Stripunsky, Hikaru Nakamura, titles Basically the average rating of a qualifying event is used to determine
Chanda Sandipan, Leonid Yudasin, Evgeny Najer, how many points a titled player a grandmaster for example would be dawala Yury Lapshun Alex Lenderman Dmitri London Blas Lugo Josh
Alex Shabalov, Victor Mikhalevski, Julio Becerra expected to make Players who score that number of points achieve a norm Manion Salvatore Matera Vincent McCambridge Eugene Meyer Marlo
2008 Parimarjan Negi, Alexander Moiseenko, toward that title To earn a title, a player must make several such norms and Micayabas Lev Milman Rade Milovanovic Nikolay Minev Walter Mor-
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 2008

Evgeny Najer, Lubomir Ftacnik fulfill other requirements, such as maintaining a minimum rating The inter- ris Stephen Muhammad Michael Mulyar Steven Odendahl Georgi Orlov
national arbiter title is awarded to tournament directors on the basis of William Paschall Jack Peters Vladimir Prosviriakov David Pruess Stu-
applications submitted to FIDE art Rachels Vasik Rajlich Vivek Rao Kenneth Regan Larry Remlinger
NORTH AMERICAN OPEN GRANDMASTERS
Guillermo Rey Bruce Rind James Rizzitano Ray Robson Doug Root
2007 David Pruess, Hikaru Nakamura Anthony Saidy Justin Sarkar Dmitry Schneider Jonathan Schroer
Varuzhan Akobian Lev Alburt Babakuli Annakov Maurice Ashley Julio Enrico Sevillano Gregory Shahade Sam Shankland James Sherwin
Las Vegas, Nevada December 2008
2008 Georgi Kacheishvili Becerra Joel Benjamin Pal Benko Vinay Bhat Arthur Bisguier Peter Walter Shipman Igor Shliperman Mikhail Shur Jeremy Silman Bryan
Biyiasas Walter Browne Robert Byrne Larry Christiansen Nick de Fir- G Smith Leonid Sokolin Alan Stein David Strauss Eric Tangborn Emory
mian Maxim Dlugy Roman Dzindzichashvili Jaan Ehlvest Larry Evans Tate Tim Taylor Rostislav Tsodikov David Vigorito Mladen Vucic Joshua
U.S. MASTERS John Fedorowicz Alexander Fishbein Josh Friedel Alexander Goldin Waitzkin John Watson Norman Weinstein Jay Whitehead Elliott
(AKA MID-WEST MASTERS Renier Gonzalez Eduard Gufeld Boris Gulko Dmitry Gurevich Ilya Gure- Winslow Jonathan Yedidia Vitaly Zaltsman Anna Zatonskih Dmitry Zil-
PRIOR TO 1990) vich Ron Henley Ildar Ibragimov Alexander Ivanov Gregory Kaidanov berstein Mikhail Zlotnikov Bernard Zuckerman
2007 Jaan Ehlvest Gata Kamsky Larry Kaufman Lubomir Kavalek Melikset Khachiyan
2008 Event not held Jesse Kraai Boris Kreiman Sergey Kudrin Anatoly Lein William Lom- WOMEN GRANDMASTERS
bardy Hikaru Nakamura Igor Novikov Alexander Onischuk Sam Camilla Baginskaite Anjelina Belakovskaia Elena Donaldson Sabina Foisor
Palatnik Eugene Perelshteyn Susan Polgar Ken Rogoff Michael Rohde Anna Gershnik Rusudan Goletiani Alla Grinfeld Anna Gulko Irina Krush
Gennady Sagalchik Gabriel Schwartzman Yasser Seirawan Gregory Irina Levitina Katerina Rohonyan Jennifer Shahade Anna Zatonskih
PAN-AM CHAMPIONSHIPS Serper Alexander Shabalov Tal Shaked Miron Sher Alex Sherzer Yury
Shulman Andrew Soltis Alex Stripunsky James Tarjan Michael Wilder
WOMEN INTERNATIONAL MASTERS
Tsagaan Battsetseg Sharon Burtman Rachel Crotto Vesna Dimitrijevic
Patrick Wolff Alex Yermolinsky Gennadi Zaichik Raset Ziatdinov
PAN-AM INTERCOLLEGIATE Esther Epstein Gina Finegold Elina Groberman Anna Hahn Ruth Har-
INDIVIDUAL INTERNATIONAL MASTERS ing Shernaz Kennedy Inna Koren Yuliya Levitan Beatriz Marinello
2007 Kurt Schneider, Andrew Hubbard, Axel Bachmann William Addison Victor Adler Levon Altounian Armen Ambartsoumian Alisa Melekhina Liz Neely Alexey Root Diane Savereide Marilyn Sim-
Fort Worth, Texas December 2008

2008 Salvijus Bercys Nilton Arias John Bartholomew Leonid Bass Salvijus Bercys Calvin mons Dolly Teasley Cindy Tsai Batchimeg Tuvshintugs Julia Tverskaya
Blocker Andrei Blokhin Jay Bonin Joseph Bradford Michael Brooks
Karl Burger Ronald Burnett Omar Cartagena Kim Commons Richard
INTERNATIONAL ARBITERS
Todd Barre Frank Berry Jerome Bibuld Harold Bogner Frank Brady
PAN-AM INTERCOLLEGIATE Costigan Kong Liang Deng John Donaldson Daniel Edelman Larry D
E Steven Doyle Eduard Duchovny Adam Roy Gale William Goichberg
TEAM Evans Joe Fang Daniel Fernandez Ben Finegold Andrei-Costel Flo-
Mike Goodall John Hillery Randy Hough John Hudson Carol Jarecki
2007 University of Texas at Dallas, Team A rean Edward Formanek Igor Foygel Dumitru Ghizdavu Mark Ginsburg
Myron Lieberman William Lukowiak Jim Meyer Glenn Petersen Boris
2008 University of Texas at Dallas, Team B; Uni- John Grefe Robert Gruchacz Robert Hess Gregory Hjorth Robert Hun-
Postovsky Timothy Redman Ira Lee Riddle L Thad Rogers Sophia Rohde
gaski Dean Ippolito Albert Kapengut Julio Kaplan Raymond Kaufman
Fort Worth, Texas December 2008
versity of Maryland, Baltimore County Eric Schiller Robert Singletary Frank Skoff Bill Snead Harold Sten-
Igor Khmelnitsky Boris Kogan Danny Kopec Irina Krush Cyrus Lak-
zel Robert Sutter Robert Tanner

2008 Yearbook
Tennant Paul L Thompson Jeffrey Tilghman Chris Van Dyck Alan Wat- Class B 1600-1799
TOP 50 son Walter Wood Class C 1400-1599
CORRESPONDENCE PLAYERS Class D 1200-1399
(from International Correspondence Chess Federation) CORRESPONDENCE Class E 1000-1199
Rtg. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN Class F 800-999
1 GM Hans Jack Berliner 2726
2 GM Robin Smith 2642
MASTERS Class G 600-799
Gina Lo Sasso Christine Rosenfield Class H 400-599
3 GM John C Timm 2642
Class I 200-399
4 GM Alik S Zilberberg 2613
5 GM Dr Jason Bokar 2585
CORRESPONDENCE SENIOR Class J 199 & below
6 GM Daniel M Fleetwood 2579 INTERNATIONAL MASTERS Minimum Rating 100
7 SIM Timothy J Murray 2567 Jason Bokar Richard S Callaghan Tony Cayford Edward Duliba
8 GM V Victor Palciauskas 2567 Jon Edwards Kevin W Embrey Daniel M Fleetwood Stephen E Ham MASTERS EMERITI
9 IM Rene P DuCret 2549 Stephen L Jones John Knudsen Gary L Kubach Jerry Meyers Michael THE MASTER EMERITUS title is a special honor awarded to players, now for
10 SIM Dr Edward P Duliba 2540 Millstone Tim Murray Anotole Parnas N Eric Pedersen Christopher the most part inactive, who led distinguished chess careers before the insti-
11 SIM Jon Edwards 2531 Sergel Jerry Weisskohl Max Zavanelli tution of the USCF rating system Current ratings of masters emeriti are not
12 SIM Stephen E Ham 2526 published if they are below 2200, in which case 2200 is the rating used for
13 SIM Jerry Weisskohl 2522
CORRESPONDENCE pairing and reporting purposes Armando Bucelo, Sr.
14 SIM Christopher T Sergel 2520 INTERNATIONAL ARBITERS
15 SIM Gary L Kubach 2511 David Adamson G S Benner Ted Bullockus J Franklin Campbell Mau- USCF AWARDS
16 SIM Stephen L Jones 2505 rice Carter Tom Dougherty Grayling Hill Alan A Jones Ben Koppin
Keith Rodriguez James Skeels Wesley K Underwood Allen Wright Max
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
17 SIM Dr Anatole L Parnas 2503
2007 Fred Gruenberg
18 Randy Schmidt 2501 Zavanelli
2008 Al Losoff
19 IM Keith Holzmueller 2487 For more information on ICCF, write to ICCF-US, 1642 V Volusia Ave , Orange
20 SIM Prof Max E Zavanelli 2483 City, FL 32763, or e-mail zprchess@aol com
21 SIM Michael C Proof 2477 OUTSTANDING CAREER
22 IM Frank A Camaratta, Jr 2474 COMPOSITION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
23 SIM Jon Ostriker 2471 Titles for composers of chess problems and endgame studies are overseen 2007 Fred and Carol Kleist, Gordon Barrett, Stephen Dann
24 John R Menke, Sr 2467 by FIDEs Permanent Commission for Chess Composition The commission peri- 2008 Selby Anderson, Glen Buckendorf, John
25 SIM Kenneth M Reinhart 2467 odically issues albums of composers best pieces A composer receives Hillery
26 IM William Boucher 2464 points for each problem and endgame chosen for an album Twenty-five points
27 IM Jeffrey L Tilghman 2459
28 GM Joseph A DeMauro 2458
are needed for an international master title, 70 for a grandmaster title SPECIAL SERVICES AWARD
2007 Steve Doyle, Ernie Schlich
29 IM Prof Robert I Reynolds 2457 GRANDMASTER FOR 2008 Hal Karlsson, Tim Tobiason, Alexey Root,
30 IM Dan Perry 2452
31 SIM Dr Michael Millstone 2449
CHESS COMPOSITION Jim Stallings, Russell Harwood, Kerry
Toma Garai Lawless
32 IM Hisham N Sunna 2448
33 SIM John C Knudsen 2443 INTERNATIONAL MASTER FOR
34 Wesley C Green 2440 MERITORIOUS SERVICES AWARD
35 Mehran Divanbaigyzand 2434 CHESS COMPOSITION 2007 Richard Shorman, John Hilbert, Dan Heisman, Grant
36 IM Edgardo V Limayo 2431 Pal Benko George Sphicas
Perks
37 IM Keith A Rodriguez 2428 2008 Luis Salinas, Gary Dorfner, Lloyd Hunter
38 Terrence L Gildred 2427
INTERNATIONAL JUDGE FOR CHESS
39 IM David R Meyers 2422 COMPOSITION COMMITTEE OF THE YEAR
Robert Burger Newman Guttman David Brown Toma Garai
40 Paul H Lields 2420 2007 Financial Review Committee
41 Richard P Fleming 2419 SOLVERS 2008 Bylaws Committee
42 IM Dr Martin Stengelin 2417 These titles are awarded by the Society of U S Chess Problemists
43 IM William E Maillard 2412
44 James P Monacell 2409 Master Solvers: Robert J Bales Jr Paul Birnbaum Ted Brandhorst David CITY OF THE YEAR
45 IM Robert Merton Jacobs 2407 Dana-Bashian Kenneth Davenport Matthew Dickey Richard Fellrath 2007 Stillwater, OK
46 Daniel Kopec 2406 Barry Keith Eugene Levin William Longren Eloy Martinelli Stephanos 2008 Tulsa, OK; Lubbock, TX
47 IM Allan George Savage 2405 Pantazis Martin Rubin Peter Szusz
48 IM John Mousessian 2403 U.S. Expert Solvers: Walter Anthony Gabriel Balinth Todd Barre Ladislav
KOLTANOWSKI AWARDS
49 Thomas Biedermann 2402 2007 Gold: Frank K. Berry
Belcsak John Blood Albert Bobb Joseph Bohac Edward Boyle Brad
50 IM Craig W Jones 2401 Bradford Donald Burden Victor Burdick Renato Casalino Gennaro Coz- 2008 Gold: Hanon Russell
zolino K A Czerniecki Rob deFonce Jerry De Gattis Karl Deibler Steven
FIDE SENIOR TRAINER (FST) Dowd Dunn Danny William Fraser Anthony Friemoth David Funston U.S. CHESS HALL OF FAME
GM Lev Alburt GM Boris Gulko lM Michael Khodarkovsky GM Susan Pol- Geoff Gawdun J H Ghoraghi Anatoly Goldberg Fletcher Gross INDUCTEES
gar Boris Postovsky GM Yasser Seirawan Charles Harnach Bruce Johnson Frederick Kagan Henryk Kalafut 2007 No inductees
Edward Knighton Thomas Langland Maurice Leysens Martin Lubell 2008 Joel Benjamin, Larry Christiansen, Nick
FIDE TRAINER (FT) David P Lynn Alex Markevitch Dan Maxwell Monte McClure Terry
de Firmian
GM Miron Sher Lou Mercuri FM Sunil Weeramantry McManus Ryan McCracken Louis Meaker Martin Moskowitz David
Moulton Jacob Nemchenok Mario Pachajoa Jose Antonio Pagan Stan-
FIDE INSTRUCTOR (FI) ley Perlo Joseph Rettegi David Robinson Thur Row Paul Salem Paul SCHOLASTIC SERVICE AWARDS
John Buky Colley Kitson F Leon Wilson Sayre Herbert Seidman Ricky Shepherd Jerry Slavich Alwin Sopungco 2007 Susan Polgar; Brownsville, TX School District
William Sprague Dailon Stauvers Dr David Steinberg Paul Steiner 2008 Steve Shutt, Michael Khodarkovsky,
DEVELOPMENTAL INSTRUCTOR (DI) Hisham Sunna Harry Tamvakis Robin Taylor Donald Thompson Row Southern Arizona Chess Association
Jon Haskel Thur Yefim Treger Gary Ware Dennis Williams Robert Williams Sid-
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZERS (IO) ney Zarkin ORGANIZER OF THE YEAR
Frank Berry Jim Berry Jon Haskel Mikhail Korenman Sevan Mura- 2007 Sevan Muradian
dian Eric Schiller USCF TITLES 2008 Jerry Weikel, Tom Braunlich
If you would like more info on FIDE, please check their website at FIDE com OVER-THE-BOARD PLAY FRANK J. MARSHALL AWARD
CORRESPONDENCE The Tournament Life section of Chess Life lists hundreds of tournaments 2007 Gregory Kaidanov
each month in varying formats quick chess, action chess some- 2008 John Watson
GRANDMASTERS thing for everyone. If youre new to competitive chess, be sure to see
Hans Berliner Joseph DeMauro Victor Palciauskas Robin Smith John How to Get The Most From Tournament Life on the first page of the
Timm Alik Zilberberg GRANDMASTER OF THE YEAR
Tournament Life section. 2007 Gata Kamsky
CORRESPONDENCE Over-the-board (OTB) ratings are calculated by computer using a com- 2008 Gata Kamsky
INTERNATIONAL MASTERS plex formula. An explanation of the system is available through a link
Gary Abram Tony Albano Wayne Ballantyne Wesley T Brandhorst William on the USCF website. Players who earn OTB ratings over 2200 are issued HONORARY CHESS MATES
Boucher Joseph Callaway Frank Camaratta Wayne Conover Robert certificates to recognize their achievement. If you qualify for a certifi- 2007 Donna Gruenberg, Jan Rogers
Cross Karl Dehmelt Alfred Y Deuel Rene duCret Doug Eckert David cate but have not received one, please write us. Here are the ratings 2008 Janelle Losoff, Annette Buckendorf
Eisen Bart Gibbons Isay Golyak Steven Grant Keith Hayward Her- classes:
bert Hickman Robert Jacobs C Bill Jones Graig W Jones John Kalish THE GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED
Spencer Kell Edgardo V Limayo Marc Lonoff William Maillard Senior Master 2400 & above
Michael Melts Kristo Miettinen John Mousessian Erik Osbun Robert Master 2200-2399 CHESS JOURNALISTS
Reynolds Robert Rizzo Keith Rodriguez Allan Savage Corky Schakel Expert 2000-2199 2007 Alex Dunne, Yasser Seirawan
James Skeels Dr Martin Stengelin Hisham Sunna Eric Tangborn Steve Class A 1800-1999 2008 Bruce Pandolfini

JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR AWARD azchess@cox net Polgar Tournament Committee: Dewain Barber, 524 S Chess Assn Contact: Ron Nurmi Phone: 515-262-3958 E-mail: chess-
2007 Mig Greengard Avenida Faro, Anaheim, CA 92807, AmChessEq@aol com Professional player@netins net Web: www iowachess org Kansas: Kansas Chess
Players Health and Benefits Committee: John McCrary, 1520 Senate Street, Assoc Contact: Laurence Coker Phone: 913-851-1583 E-mail: wlcoker@
2008 Macauley Peterson
Columbia, SC 29201, mccrary@nuvox net Publications Committee: kc rr com Web: www kansaschess org Kentucky: Kentucky Chess Assoc
CHESS CLUB OF THE YEAR Jonathan Hilton, 2590 Jupiter Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014, johnny- Contact: Rory Fugate Phone: 502-298-2299 E-mail: miamifugatte@yahoo com
2007 Atlanta Chess Center chess@cinci rr com Ratings Committee: Mark Glickman, EN Rogers Web: www kcachess org Louisiana: Louisiana Chess Assoc Contact: Alex
2008 Dallas Chess Club Memorial Hospital (152), Bldg 70, 200 Springs Rd , Bedford, MA 01730, Steger E-mail: stegeralex@hotmail com Web: www louisianachess org
mg@bu edu Rules Committee: David Kuhns, 12 E Golden Lake Road, Cir- Maine: Maine Chess Assoc Contact: Philip H Lowell Jr Web: www
COLLEGE OF THE YEAR cle Pines, MN 55014, e4e5@hughes net Scholastic Council/Committee: mainechess org Maryland: Maryland Chess Assoc Contact: Allen Beadle
2007 University of Texas at Brownsville Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719, Phone: 410-923-0483 E-mail: ajbeadle@erols com Web: www serve com/
2008 University of Texas at Dallas, Texas Tech mike nietman@charter net; Stephen Shutt, 871 N Woodstock Street, Philadel- mdchess/ Massachusetts: Massachusetts Chess Assoc Contact: Robert
University phia, PA 19130, stephenshutt@yahoo com Senior Committee: Charles Messenger Web: www MassChess org Michigan: Michigan Chess Assoc
Hatherill, 2147 Long Creek Court, Henderson, NV 89044, Kingsgam- Contact: Brad Rogers Phone: 586-786-0096 E-mail: bradleyrogers22@
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR bit50@earthlink net Sponsorship & Marketing Committee: Tom Braunlich, msn com Web: www michess org Minnesota: Minnesota St Chess Assn
OF THE YEAR 1610 E 55th Place, Tulsa, OK 74105, tom braunlich@cox net States Com- Contact: David Kuhns Phone: 763-786-2006 E-mail: msca_board@charter net
2007 Mike Atkins mittee: Guy Hoffman, PO Box 259822, Madison, WI 53725, Web: www minnesotachess org Mississippi: Mississippi Chess Assn Con-
2008 Frank K. Berry schachfuhrer@hotmail com Survey Committee: Tony Pabon, 4851 Mani- tact: Ralph McNaughton Phone: 601-278-9670 E-mail: ralphmcn@
toba Dr , San Jose, CA 95130, tpabon@earthlink net Top Players Committee: comcast net Web: www mcachess org Missouri: Missouri Chess Assoc Con-
SPECIAL FRIEND Greg Shahade, 1534 Addison Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, gregshahade@ tact: William Wright Phone: 314-822-5334 E-mail: m_c_a@mochess org Web:
yahoo com Tournament Director Certification Committee (TDCC): Tim Just, www mochess org Montana: Montana Chess Assoc Contact: Daniel
OF THE USCF AWARD 37165 Willow Lane, Gurnee, IL 60031, timjust@comcast net U.S. Open Com- McCourt Phone: 406-721-0254 E-mail: mccourtdj@msn com Web: www mon
2007 Garry Kasparov mittee: Jerry Hanken, 2012 Yosemite, Apt 1, Los Angeles, CA 90041, tanachess org Nebraska: Nebraska St Chess Assoc Contact: Tom Lombard
2008 None jerryhanken@aol com Womens Chess Committee: Polly Wright, 57 Joyce Phone: 402-438-1504 E-mail: twl@alltel net Web: http//nsca nechess com
Road, Eastchester, NY 10709, ppwchess@gmail com Nevada: Nevada Chess Inc Contact: Allen P Magruder Phone: 702-871-7088
SCHOLARSHIPS AND E-mail: magruderap@yahoo com Web: www nevadachess org New Hamp-
USCF REPRESENTATIVES TO FIDE
FELLOWSHIPS FIDE Vice President: William J Kelleher, 20 Melendy Avenue, Watertown,
shire: New Hampshire Chess Assn Contact: John Elmore Phone: 603-918-
0386 E-mail: johnpelmore@yahoo com Web: www nhchess org New Jer-
SAMFORD FELLOWSHIP MA 02472 Delegate: Donald D Schultz, 3201 S Ocean Boulevard, Apt 703, sey: New Jersey State Chess Fed Contact: Roger Inglis Phone: 973-749-4601
2007 Josh Friedel Highland Beach, FL 33487-4716 Zonal President: John Donaldson, 57 Post E-mail: ringlis@NJoyChess com Web: www njscf org New Mexico: New
2008 Irina Krush, Vinay Bhat Street, #408, San Fancisco, CA 94104 General Secretary, Americas: Mexico Chess Org Contact: Arthur Byers Phone: 505-450-5849 E-mail:
Beatriz Marinello, 330 East 63 Street, #3G, New York, NY 10021 nmco@q com Web: www nmchess org New York: New York State Chess
SCHOLAR-CHESSPLAYER AWARDS Assoc Contact: Karl Heck Phone: 518-966-8523 E-mail: sldkth@nyair net Web:
HOW TO STAY IN TOUCH www nysca net North Carolina: North Carolina Chess Assn Contact: Randy
2007 Vaishnav Aradhyula, Eric Dong, Francisco USCF members are part of a nationwide network To find other chess play- Wheeless Phone: 704-535-8743 E-Mail: rwheeless@carolina rr com Web:
Guadalupe, Trevor Jackson, Peter Yeh ers in your area, send us a stamped, self-addressed envelope and request www nc chess org North Dakota: North Dakota Chess Assoc Contact: Joe
2008 Sarkis Agaian, Jonathan Cox, Benjamin any of these special lists: STATE ORGANIZATIONS: Contacting your state McNamara E-mail: sackamunr@hotmail com Web: www ndchess org
Marmont, Michael Sobin, Adam Weser organization is the best way to find chess competition in your area Many states Ohio: Ohio Chess Assoc Contact: Thomas Green Phone: 740-368-3236 E-
have active organizations sponsoring official championships and publish mail: tagreen@owu edu Web: www ohchess org Oklahoma: Oklahoma
WORLD CHESS LIVE newsletters and magazines for members CHESS MAGAZINES: Everything
from local club newsletters to general-interest magazines regularly published
Chess Assoc Contact: Albert Rine Phone: 918-749-6795 E-mail:
GRAND PRIX in the United States CHESS CLUBS: The addresses of chess clubs in your
rineal@cox net Web: www ochess org Oregon: Oregon Chess Fed Contact:
Peter Prochaska Phone: 503-504-5756 E-mail: pete@chessodyssey com
2007 GM Zviad Izoria area TOURNAMENT CLEARINGHOUSES: If you direct tournaments, you Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania State Chess Fed Contact: Tom M Martinak
2008 Alex Lenderman should check your tournament dates with the clearinghouse in your area This Phone: 412-908-0286 E-mail: martinak_tom_m@hotmail com Web:
list is on the USCF website: www uschess org www pscfchess org Rhode Island: Rhode Island Chess Assoc Contact: Frank
USCF GOVERNANCE C Delbonis Club Phone: 401-212-1335 E-mail: rhodeislandchess@yahoo com
START YOUR OWN CHESS CLUB South Carolina: South Carolina Chess Assn Contact: David Causey Phone:
NATIONAL OFFICERS If there is no Chess Club in your area, dont despair Anyone can learn to run
843-881-8460 E-mail: causey6@bellsouth net Web: www scchess org
These elected volunteer officers constitute the Executive Board, the execu- tournaments and send the results in for rating Chess clubs or individuals can
South Dakota: South Dakota Chess Assn Contact: Terry Dean Likens Phone:
tive committee to the Delegates They meet quarterly and monitor the affairs become affiliates of USCF for $40 a year For information or advice about start-
605-718-4263 E-mail: sdchess@rushmore com Web: www sdchess org
of the Federation on an almost daily basis President: Bill Goichberg, PO ing a club in your area, write to USCF at PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557
Tennessee: Tennessee Chess Assoc Contact: Angela McElrath Prosser Phone:
Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577, chessoffice@aol com Vice Presi- Affiliates may list their USCF-rated events in Chess Life For more informa-
615-399-8432 E-mail: tcanews@aol com Web: www tnchess org Texas:
dent: Jim Berry, PO Box 351, Stillwater, OK 74076, jaberrycg@aol com VP tion, request a free copy of TLAs in Chess Life which explains how
Texas Chess Assoc Inc Contact: Barbara Swafford E-mail: barbrounds@
Finance: Randy Bauer, 3923 - 153rd Street, Urbandale, IA 50323, randy- announcements are submitted
gmail com Web: www texaschess org Utah: Utah Chess Assoc Contact: John
bauer2300@ yahoo com Secretary: Randall Hough, 1826 Garvey Ave, Coffey Club Phone: 801-856-4812 E-mail: john2001plus@ yahoo com Web:
Unit 5, Alhambra, CA 91803 randallhough@yahoo com; Members-at- STATE ORGANIZATIONS utahchess com Vermont: No affiliate information available at press time
Large: Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar, c/o Polgar Chess Center, 103-10 Queens Your state organization may offer such services as: a state publication, state
Virginia: Virginia Chess Fed Contact: Mike Hoffpauir Email: presi-
Blvd , 1C, Forest Hills, NY 11375, susanpolgar@aol com; Paul Truong c/o Texas championships, and tournament sponsorship/coordination Joining your state
dent@vachess org Web: www vachess org Washington: Washington Chess
Tech University, Box 45080, Lubbock, TX 79409-5080, paultruong@aol com organization can bring you great benefits in chess involvement You may also
Fed Contact: Gary J Dorfner Phone: 253-535-2536 E-mail: ggarychess@
be interested in receiving the publication of a nearby states organization: write
aol com Web: www wachess org West Virginia: West Virginia Chess Assn
U.S. CHESS TRUST for specific information to the one(s) that interests you
Contact: Thomas Bergquist Phone: 304-529-1986 E-mail: bergquis@marshall
Harold Winston, 904 Royal Blackheath Court, Naperville, IL 60563 Alabama: Alabama Chess Federation Contact: William Worley Phone: 256- edu Web: www wvchess org Wisconsin: Wisconsin Chess Assoc Contact:
593-7154 E-mail: dworley1@yahoo com Web: www alabamachess com Mike Nietman Phone: 608-467-8510 E-mail: mike nietman@charter net
2008-2009 USCF Alaska: Far North Chess Contact: Mike Stabenow Phone: 907-770-6518 E- Web: www wischess org Wyoming: Wyoming Chess Assoc Contact: Allan
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS mail: dfensman@natca net Web: alaskachessleague com Arizona: Arizona Cunningham Phone: 307-635-3102 E-mail: adcdac@bresnan net Web:
Audit Committee: Grant Perks, P O Box 9830, Bexley, OH 43209, Chess Fed, Inc Contact: Myron Lieberman Phone: 480-967-4054 E-mail: www members aol com/DDDJon/Wyoming-chess html
gperks@aol com Bylaws Committee: Harold J Winston, 904 Royal Black- azchess@cox net Web: www arizonachess org Arkansas: Arkansas Chess
heath Court, Naperville, IL 60563, HJWinston@aol com; Mike Nolan 2410 Assoc Contact: Stephen Paulson Phone: 870-373-0150 E-mail: d4d5@ 2008 STATE CHAMPIONS
yahoo com Web: www arkansaschess org California, Northern: Cal Chess Alabama: Joe Jurjevich, Brent Inman, Alex Weiner, Scott Varagona Alaska:
Bretigne Dr , Lincoln, NE 68512, mnolan@uschess org Chess In Education
Contact: Tom Langland Phone: 209-830-0368 E-mail: tom@tracychess org Marven Breis Arizona: Levon Altounian Arkansas: Tony Davis Califor-
Committee: John Buky, 5825 W Patterson Ave , Chicago, IL 60634,
Web: www calchess org California, Southern: Southern California Chess nia, Northern: Sam Shankland California, Southern: Enrico Sevillano,
chessteacher@comcast net; Dr Joseph Eberhard, William Adams Middle
Fed Contact: Randall Hough Phone: 626-282-7412 E-mail: randall- Alexandre Kretchetov Colorado: Philipp Ponomarev Connecticut: Sergey
School, 901 East 3rd, Alice, TX 78332, jeberhard@aliceisd esc2 net or rhino-
hough@yahoo com Web: www geocities com/colosseum/ field/8184/ Kudrin Delaware: Jim Erskine, Phil Saponaro District of Columbia: Marc
trainer@hotmail com College Chess Committee: James Stallings, 5850 Belt
Colorado: Colorado State Chess Assn Contact: Thomas Mullikin Phone: 719- Rotenberg Florida: Julio Becerra, Ray Robson Georgia: Ron Burnett
Line Road #1512, Dallas, TX 75254, james stallings@utdallas edu Corre-
231-5663 E-mail: tlm@orbdyn com Connecticut: Connecticut Chess Assn Hawaii: Cornelius Rubsamen, Robert Lau Idaho: Jason Evers Illinois:
spondence Chess Committee: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Drive, Sayville, NY
Contact: Jim Celone (no contact numbers or email addresses provided) Alexander Stamnov, Angelo Young, Albert Chow, Jon Burgess Indiana: Gar-
11782, captnhal@optonline net Cramer Awards Committee: Frank Brady,
www ctchess com District Of Columbia: DC Chess League Contact: Ralph rett Smith Iowa: Tim McEntee Kansas: Christopher Purdy Kentucky:
175 West 72nd Street, Apt 7E1, New York, NY 10023, bradyfm@msn com
Mikell Phone: 202-408-1950 Email: ralph mikell@prodigy net Delaware: Glenn Johnstone, Davis Whaley Louisiana: Alex Steger Maine: Jason Spec-
Denker Committee: Dewain Barber, 524 S Avenida Faro, Anaheim, CA 92807,
Delaware Chess Assoc Contact: David Power Phone: 302-762-4695 E-mail: tor Maryland: Tegshsuren Enkhbat Massachusetts: Denys Shmelov
AmChessEq@aol com Election Procedures Committee: Mike Nolan, 2410
bikedavid@aol com Web: www delawarechess org Florida: Florida Chess Michigan: Ben Finegold Minnesota: Alex Balandin, Victor-Edvin Adler Mis-
Bretigne Drive, Lincoln, NE 68512, mnolan@uschess org Ethics Commit-
Assoc Contact: Harvey Lerman Phone: 407-644-3542 E-mail: harveyler- sissippi: Douglas Stewart Missouri: Ron Luther Montana: David Duke,
tee: Kenneth Sloan, 218 Richmar Drive, Birmingham, AL 35213, sloan@uab edu
man@embarqmail com Web: www floridachess org Georgia: Georgia Jim Skovron Nebraska: Keaton Kiewra Nevada: Glenn Bidari New Hamp-
Finance Committee: Charles D Unruh, 12723 East 111th Street North,
Chess Assoc Contact: Scott Parker Phone: 770-939-5030 E-mail: parker5025@ shire: Braden Bournival New Jersey: Mackenzie Molnar New Mexico:
Owasso, OK 74055, chunruh@aol com Forum Oversight Committee: Allen
comcast net Web: www georgiachess org Hawaii: Hawaii Chess Fed Con- James Wilson, Lior Lapid New York: Alex Lenderman North Carolina: Ron
Priest, 7803 Wolf Creek Ct , Louisville, KY 40241, tyron316@hotmail com Hall
tact: Larry Reifurth E-mail: gambit7@hawaii rr com Web: www hawaii Simpson North Dakota: Mike Sailer Ohio: Carl Boor Oklahoma: Devin
of Fame Committee: Harold J Winston, 904 Royal Blackheath Court, Naperville,
chess org Idaho: Idaho Chess Assoc Contact: Jay Simonson Club Phone: Hughes, Jared Taylor Oregon: Radu Roua Pennsylvania: Peter Minear
IL 60563, HJWinston@aol com International Affairs Committee: Michael
208-529-3909 E-mail: rooknjay@yahoo com Web: www idahochessassoc Rhode Island: Miro Reverby South Carolina: Philipp Lamby South
Khodarkovsky, 80 Jesse Court, Montville, NJ 07045, mkhodarkovsky@
iation org Illinois: Illinois Chess Assoc Contact: Carl Dolson Phone: 309- Dakota: Sandor Kustar, Nels Truelson Tennessee: Todd Andrews, Ron Bur-
yahoo com LMA Committee: Tim Redman, PO Box 2016, Denton, TX 76202,
691-5154 E-mail: treasurer@il-chess org Web: www il-chess org Indiana: nett Texas: Warren Harper Utah: Vanel Sanchez, Josh Smith, Tory Anderson,
redmanink@yahoo com Military Chess Committee: MSGT Steven Rollins,
Indiana State Chess Assoc Contact: Gary Fox Phone: 574-722-4965 E-mail: Damir Trtanj Vermont: Haizhou Xu Virginia: Adithya Balasubramanian
P O Box 342, Quantico, VA 22134, marinechess@yahoo com Outreach
info@indianachess org Web: www indiannachess org Iowa: Iowa State Washington: Gregory Serper West Virginia: Benjamin Good Wisconsin:
Committee: Myron Lieberman, 1444 West 6th St , Tempe, AZ 85281,
Eric Santarius Wyoming: Bruce Johnson

Looks at Books
The Epic Rivalry:

Kasparov Ascends
the Throne
The first Karpov-Kasparov match was terminated
on February 15, 1985. A few days later, the
New York Times editorialized it matters when
a country formerly accused of noncompliance
with arms treaties is credibly charged with
fudging even the clear rules of international
chess. The Politburo wasnt amused.
By GM Lev Alburt
Like many other world champions, as it evolves from game to game, and The Time Control Is Over? Then,
Garry Kasparov always has been a pro usually just the right amount and the Stop, Calm Down And Think.
lific, and deservingly popular, chess writer. right type of analysis. History lovers, as
His writing moved to an even higher well as practical players, from category D + + r
+
plateau with the My Great Predecessors to super grandmasters will find many
series, a project remarkable both for its things to enjoy, and to learn. p + +
pp
scope and its high quality. Garrys latest +k+ + +
work, Kasparov vs. Karpov, 1975 1985, is
a logical continuation of The Predeces The Lonely King +R+ + +
sors. The book (hardcover, $45, 424 September 26/27, 1984, match game #6 + + + +
pages, translation from Russian by Ken
Neat) is very well designed, and manufac +r+ +k+ + + + P
tured to last for a long time. + + P
P
It starts with a brief parallel lives style p + +p
pp
history of both heroes, then presents an l+ + + + + + + K
exciting game which the 12 year old The same game, after 40. ... Kc6
author lost to the world champion in a +p+P+ +
clock simul, and three reconnaissance in Garry quickly played the losing 41.
Rh5?, and on 41. ... h6, 42. Re5. Too
q + + +

force draws from the year 1981. More
education of a young Garry, both in lN
n +
P late! 41. Re5! would have saved the game,
chess (coach Nikitin, mentor Botvinnik) as the white rook in one key line devours
both kingside pawns; after gift move 41.
P+ + PLP
and in chess politics (aborted, and then
reinstated, Candidates Match with Vik L +Q
R
K ... h6, these pawns are no longer on the
tor Korchnoi) leads directly into a large After 24. ... Nc3 same rank.
chapter two, the first (unlimited) match. Making a quick after time control move
Then chapter three the match stopped Writes Kasparov, Here it would have is common among players of all levels;
and de facto cancelled, in which person done no harm for me to remember that in usually its done in order to avoid a for
alities like Florencio Campomanes (FIDE my childhood I liked to arbitrarily divide feit in case youve missed writing down
president), Vitaly Sevastyanov (president the chessboard into right and left halves, one of your moves.
of the Soviet Chess Federation and Ana and see what the balance of forces was in Personally, I was put on the right path
toly Karpovs friend) and Heydar Aliev each of them. In the given instance, all here by Botvinnik, who told me Lev, go
(Politburo member, Kasparovs patron) Black pieces are bunched together on over your games and see how often you
reign supreme. the queenside, having left their lone king missed a move. Then find out how many
Finally, chapter four gives all 24 games to its fate. The evaluation of the position points you lost by making a 41st move
of the second, (not unlimited) match, is obvious: White has an irresistible quickly.
where Garry, after dramatic defenses, attack. The results? One in four hundred vs. at
won the 24th game (a draw would suffice) Garry played 25. Qd4?, and now writes least three points deficit in just one hun
to become the 13th world champion. To this day I just cant understand why dred games! After that, I never made
All 76 games are well analyzed, provid I went in for the exchange of queens, just in case a move was missing quick
ing insider background, first hand instead of making an obvious attacking after time control move (of course, if you
psychology of each game, opening theory move in my style 25. Qf3!? or 25. Qh5! believe youre lost, you may continue

blitzing, hoping your opponent will do Abundance of Riches While Garrys writing still preserves a
the same and blunder). If you are simply too busy to have the lot of his trademark passion, this work,
time to study meticulously, game by compared with his earlier accounts of
game, page by page, thats OK too! Just the same events, is much more calm,
In Chess, Unlike Checkers, (Re) browse through the book, searching for even somewhat detached. Still, it should
Captures Arent Mandatory interesting statements and positions (dia be interesting to compare Garrys views on
grams). Some games provide a true gold chess and non chess matters, with those
+ + + + mine! Take, for instance, game 11 of the of Karpov and his helpers. For instance,
second match. was Karpov striving to get his six wins
+ + + + An interesting (could well be used without a single loss even if trying to
p+ k p + today) opening, which also occurred in achieve this goal required greatly pro
several previous games; an isolani posi longing the match? (I doubt it: say +6, 2,
+p+p+ +p tion, where White (Kasparov) exchanged =10 (11 7), taking six seven weeks, is
P
P + p his d4 pawn with a typical thrust (16. more impressive than, for instance, +6, =
d5), achieving a small and temporary 26 (19 13), reached in three months
P +
NP
P advantage. Then fast forward to the which would have happened if Karpov
+ + K + diagram after 22. Qg4! won the 32nd game.
Were the outcomes predestined as
+l+ + + +r+ +k+ Garry (gently) implies? Could Karpov over
1st match, 13th game, after 46. ... gxh4? come his exhaustion as he did in
pl+r+p
p Baguio?
Commenting on 46. ... gxh4?, Garry Take a look, for instance, at a diagram
writes, In expectation of the automatic
pn+
q p
below.
reply 47. gxh4 (the basis of our analysis), + +L+ +
after which White cannot break through
... The key words here are automatic
+ + +Q+ + +k+ +
(try not to reply automatically, and do P + +N
P + + + p
not expect only automatic replies) and
break through (as an opposite to to build
P +
PP+ + + + p
an impregnable fortress.) + +RR K +
N + +
Karpov played 47. Ng2!!. (The unex After 22. Qg4
pected and brilliant move generously
PL r p
+
and objectively noted Kasparov). The game Here Karpov almost without think + + + +P
continued 47. ... hxg3+ 48. Kxg3 Ke6 49. ing played 22 ... Rcd8??, and the
following petite combination should be
l + P
P+
easy, amusing, and instructive to nearly
Nf4+ Kf5 50. Nxh5 Ke6 51. Nf4+ Kd6 52.
+ +l R K
Surprisingly, Black is worse off with all players: 23. Qxd7!, winning.
Kg4 Bc2 53. Kh5 Bd1 54. Kg6 Ke7
41st game, after 31. ... Rd4
the d5 pawn, which boxes in his king.
If 54. ... Bxf3, then 55. Kxf6 winning the After 32. a5! Rxb4, Anatoly thought for
d pawn at the right moment, and then the Choosing Your Opening eight minutes and played 33. Rxd1, reject
game. Follow the Leader ing the pretty intermediate move, 33.
Here Garry quotes Mark Dvoretsky, In One effective way to choose your open a6!, which would have, quite easily, won
such cases the method of gradually driv ings is to find a grandmaster whose choice the game and the match.
ing back the opponents king is employed: of openings and whose style (both of play Would 33. a6 have changed the course
The knight is placed on f5, and after the and of annotations) you like and believe of chess history? Probably not, as wed
forced retreat of the king (the pawn you can, to a degree, imitate. (In some still have K K matches in 1987, 1990
endgame is lost) the White king goes to e5 cases you borrow just one variation, in (and perhaps beyond) as close and
or e7, then the knight gives another another, the entire repertoire). And, of unpredictable as they actually were.
check, and so on. Garrys extensive use course, the world championship match, The unexpected victim of the K K 1983
of quotes by other experts greatly enriches and a first person account of it, can be 1985 brawls was Soviet ruling Politburo.
his book! especially helpful. Soon after the first match was termi
Back to the game. Knowing the rules is For instance, you can decide to learn nated The New York Times (usually
good; knowing both the rules and the the Tarrasch Defense, which served Garry pro dtente and pro arms control)
exceptions (47. Ng2) is even better, but so well before his match with Karpov lamented in its editorial that if the Sovi
how to know when to apply which? and two match losses in games seven ets cheat even in a chess match and that
This time Karpov took a pawn; 55. and nine were barely, if at all, connected between two of their own players, then
Nxd5+?, which allows Black to escape to the opening stage. (Alternatively, you how can we trust them in the more seri
(55. Nh5! was winning, albeit mindbog may like Karpovs handling of the white ous business of arms control?
glingly if Black defends perfectly, which pieces). Thank you Garry Kasparov for recon
even the greatest players are unlikely to Looking for something clear, simple, structing those glorious days of our game.
do here). and safe? Here are numerous Queens We look forward toward the normalcy of
55. ... Ke6
Gambit, Orthodox battles, with oppo
nents often willing to play both sides of
your next volumes. .
Better 55. ... Kd6, leading to a draw. the opening, learning from each other
Garry Kasparov on Modern Chess, Part 2:
But even 55. ... Ke6, which allowed 56. and enriching each others ideas. The Kasparov vs Karpov 1975-1985 (2008) by
Nc7+, winning a second pawn, should same is true for the Petrov Defense. And, Garry Kasparov. 424 pp., London: Everyman
Chess. List Price: $45.00. Available on
have led to a draw if only Garry believed of course, complicated Sicilians: Anatoly USCFsales.com with a members discount
that a draw was still possible. with white, Garry with black. for $42.95

Back to Basics
Queen to Kings Rook Five, Check(mate)!
Of course, games like 1. g4 e6 2. f4 Qh4 checkmate are extremely rare. However,

By GM Lev Alburt
Qh5 checks (or ... Qh4) are frequent, and often truly consequential.
Sometimes very bad moves provide very This gambit cant be good for black
instructive examples. Consider, for rnlq lnr against top players, but it seems to sac
instance, 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f6?. Blacks sec ppp + pp rifice a pawn in order to change from a
ond move is bad on many counts: it takes typical queen pawn opening (more posi
from the black kings knight its best + + +k+ tional) to a king pawn opening (full of
square; it doesnt develop; and it makes + +LQ + attacking possibilities).
castling problematic (after Whites 3. Bc4).
Not surprisingly, normal moves like 3. + +P+ P 2. dxe5 Nc6
d4 and 3. Bc4 give White a real edge. + + + + Developing and attacking the pawn. I
But 2. ... f6 has an additional drawback: am already aware that he will ultimately
it exposes the king on that vital h5 e8 PPPP PP+ win the pawn back.
diagonal, thus allowing 3. Nxe5!. RNL K +R Not so see my comment to 3. ... f6.
After 8. h4 3. Nf3
rnlqklnr
cise is 10. Qa5, to meet 10. ... Bxb7 with Developing and defending the pawn.
pppp+ pp 11. Qf5+ Kh6 12. d4+, winning (12. ... g5
+ + p + 13. Bxg5+). r+lqklnr
+ + N + Going back to the first diagram, Blacks pppp+ppp
best is 3. ... Qe7 (not 3. ... d5? 4. Qh5+
+ +P+ + g6 5. Nxg6 another trick to remem +n+ + +
+ + + + ber) 4. Nf3 Qxe4+ and now, of course, 5. + + P +
Be2, planning to exploit the e file with the
PPPP PPP black king and queen on it to gain even + + + +
RNLQKL+R more developing tempi (Remember: if + + +N+
your king is safer than your opponents
After 3. Nxe5
dont exchange queens!) PPP+PPPP
After 3. ... fxe5 4. Qh5+ the normal RNLQKL+R
defense, 4. ... g6, loses material to 5. The winner of this months award, Pre
Qxe5+ Qe7 6. Qxh8, and now an attempt ston Herrington, didnt know this Qh5 After 3. Nf3
to catch the queen: 6. ... Nf6 7. d3, as well check idea very well and thus didnt rec
as 6. ... Qxe4+ 7. Kd1 leaves White with ognize the opportunity when it occurred. 3. ... f6
a big, even decisive, edge, which leaves 4. Writes Mr. Herrington: Attacking the pawn again. This move
... Ke7 5. Qxe5+ Kf7 6. Bc4+. This was a blitz Internet game. My blitz seems risky, making the black kingside
Now 6. ... Kg6 loses quickly to 7. Qf5+ rating on that Internet site was 1231, more vulnerable than necessary. Fritz 9
Kh6 8. d4+ g5 9. h4. Blacks best is 6. ... and my opponent was rated 2123. I fig suggests 3. Qe7.
d5 7. Bxd5+ Kg6, controlling the f5 square ured I would see how long I lasted. The The theory goes 4. Qd5 f6 5. exf6 Nxf6,
with the bishop. White now has three game was over quickly, but not without with only partial compensation for a pawn.
pawns for a piece, and a wandering black some surprises. (As usual, Levs further
king as a target. When calculating 3. comments are in italics). 4. e4
Nxe5 on move three, there was no need Here I chose development over the
to look any further! Englund Gambit (A40) hopeless prospect of saving my pawn.
Now, however, lets find the best plan, Preston Herrington (1231) A reasonable decision in an unknown
and the best move. 8. h4 Anonymous (2123) position but why not take a look into
Internet blitz ECO after the game is over? Whites best
is to play 4. exf6, with advantage.
My standard opening move. Especially
(see diagram top of next column)
threatening 9. h5 and mate soon follows.
against someone rated 900 points higher,
8. .... h5 9. Bxb7! deflecting the defender
I thought I would stick with the familiar.
4. ... Bc5
of the f5 square (the same blow follows 8. Black likewise develops rather than
... h6). 9. ... Bd6, and now the most pre 1. d4 e5 capturing the pawn.

Black should play here 4. ... fxe5, e.g., Again my opponent gave an opportunity
5. Bc4 Nf6 6. Nc3 Bc5, unclear (ECO). to take the initiative with 11. Nxe5, since
7. ... d6
Perhaps he saw the need to defend the
11. ... Bxd1? will lose a piece after 12.
bishop.
Nxd7.
5. Bc4
I considered 5. exf6, but now that we Correct. Thus, Black should have exe
have a king pawn opening, I wanted to cuted his plan with 10. ... Qc8 aiming to
8. Nc3
develop rapidly and castle. r+lqk+nr go to h3 while avoiding 11. Nxe5.

Here not taking the pawn is the best, but
for a different reason than simple castling: ppp + +p 11. Be3?
White now has higher goals. + p pp+ Developing and hoping to simplify and
distract Black from his attack on my
+ l n + kingside. Best was 11. Nxe5! (see above),
5. ... Nxe5?
+ +P+ + but other moves that kept me alive were

r+lqk+nr 11. Bf4 or 11. Kh1, anticipating the posi
pppp+ pp +LN +N+ tion after ... Bxf3.
+ + p + PPP+ PPP 11. ... Bxf3 12. gxf3 Qh3!
+ l n + R LQ+RK
After 8. Nc3 r+ +k+nr
+L+P+ +
Continuing my development.
pp+ + +p
+ + +N+ +pp pp+
PPP+ PPP 8. ... Bg4
Likewise developing. I was worried after
+ l n +
this move since my f3 knight was pinned
RNLQK +R + +P+ +
After 5. ... Nxe5 and I knew I would be forced to weaken
my kingside pawn structure with gxf3.
+LN LP+q
A big blunder, but I failed to take
It was better to worry before continuing
advantage. Im afraid I had already the
PPP+ P P
development. White could have played, for
mindset that the huge rating difference
instance, 8. Nd4.
R +Q+RK
meant my opponent wouldnt blunder. After 12. ... Qh3
Also bad now is 5. ... fxe5 as 6. Bxg8
Rxg8 7. Qd5 wins a piece.
9. Ba4+?
Im afraid I panicked here, hoping for
Black to retreat the bishop from g4. I
13. Be6?
My bishop has to be on f4 to guard
could have seized the initiative with 9.
6. Bb3
Perhaps still in the queen pawn open h2. So either 13. Bf4 or 13. Kh1 Nxf3
Bxg8! Rxg8 10. Qd5 (forking the rook
ing mindset, I liked my bishop on this 14. Bf4 was called for.
and the b pawn) 10. Rf8. Next my
diagonal, but I was nervous that it was
knight escapes the pin with 11. Nxe5.
unguarded. I wanted to avoid 6. Nxc4.
Of course, 9. Ba4+ is an inexcusable
13. ... Nxf3+!!, White resigned.
I missed 6. Nxe5!! since 6. fxe5? allows Tactics reigned supreme in this game:
loss of two (!) tempi. Interestingly, besides
7. Qh5+!, winning material. Also very first, missing Qh5+; second, missing (after
the normal 9. Bxg8!, White also could
good was 6. Bxg8! Rxg8 setting up the the in between Bxg8) the double attack
play 9. Nxe5 Bxd1 10. Nf7 and here
fork 7. Qd5! where Blacks best hope is 7. Qd5; then ignoring and overreacting to
Blacks best would be to recognize that
Bxf2+. 6. Bxg8 was completely counter the pin (8. ... Bg4); allowing and overlook
keeping the queen is too costly and to
to my strategic thinking: ing 11. Nxe5; and finally, allowing
return it with 10. ... Qe7 11. Rxd1 Qxf7!.
(1) Bishops are better than knights in checkmate or the win of decisive mate
open positions.
(2) My bishop is more developed than
9. ... c6
The right move. Fritz now says the
.
rial. A rich field for studying tactics!
his knight.
position is almost even, but in the game
(3) My bishop is preventing 0 0. Send in your games!
it felt like I was losing.
I missed winning tactics while focusing If you are unrated or were rated
on strategy, since I assumed a much 1799 or below on your Chess Life
higher player wouldnt blunder. label, then GM Lev Alburt invites
10. Bb3
Everybody can blunder, especially in r+ qk+nr you to send your instructive games
blitz. And strategic thinking should be with notes to:
brought in only after tactical opportuni pp+ + +p Back to Basics, c/o Chess Life
ties have been examined. +pp pp+ PO Box 3967 Crossville, TN
38557 3967
+ l n +
Or e mail your material to
6. ... g6?!
This still leaves me the option of 7. + +P+l+ backtobasics@uschess.org
Bxg8!, since his bishop on c5 is unpro
GM Alburt will select the most
tected. Better for Black was 6. d6. 6. +LN +N+
instructive game and Chess Life
g6 also seems to make the kingside
will award an autographed copy of
PPP+ PPP
rather airy.
R LQ+RK Levs newest book, Chess Training
After 10. Bb3
Pocket Book II (by Lev Alburt and Al
Lawrence) to the person submitting
7. 0-0
Again, safe development didnt hurt
the most instructive game and anno
me, but I missed 7. Bxg8!.
tations.
10. ... Qd7?!

Endgame Lab
The Berlin Defense and the Endgame
The Berlin Defense (C67) in the Spanish torture is designed to head right into an
By GM Pal Benko
ending. Benko brings us up to date on the latest in this potent weapon against
attacking players.
The third Grand Prix event of 2008
was organized in Elista, Russia. The
18. Nf4 g6 9. ... Be7 10. Rd1+ Ke8 11. g4!?
Better is 18. ... Rxd1 19. Rxd1 hxg4 20. Starts an immediate demonstration of
Berlin Defense variation of the Ruy Lopez,
hxg4 Bd7, keeping the bishop pair. his kingside forces. No time is wasted.
a system that leads to an early endgame,
was played four times here.
Even Garry Kasparov praised it, label
19. Rxd8+ Kxd8 20. Rd1+ Kc8 21. Nxe6 fxe6 11. ... Nh4 12. Nxh4 Bxh4 13. h3 Be7 14. Kg2
ing it as an effective weapon against

22. f4 b5 23. b3 Rh7 24. Bf2 hxg4 25. hxg4 h5 15. f3 hxg4 16. hxg4 f5
Opening up the position is premature
attacking players, as Kramnik showed
Rh8 26. Rh1 Rxh1 27. Kxh1
After trading the rooks White can carry due to lagging development.
when he successfully used it against him
out the f4 f5 breakthrough. Black has
during their world championship match.
no counterplay.
17. exf6 e.p. gxf6 18. Bf4 Be6
Gives up defending the c7 pawn. (The
Typical win example
trouble would be even greater after 18. ...
GM Dimitry Jakovenko (FIDE 2737)
27. ... Kd7 28. Kg2 Bb4 29. Kf3 Ke8 30. Ke4
f5 19. Rh1 Rg8 20. Rae1.)
GM Yue Wang (FIDE 2736)
Ke7 31. Bh4+ Ke8 32. f5 gxf5+ 33. gxf5
exf5+
Blockading with either 33. ... Kd7 or 33.
19. Bxc7 f5 20. gxf5 Rg8+ 21. Kf2 Bc5+ 22.
... Kf7 may have provided longer resist
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. 0-0 Nxe4 5. Ke2 Rg2+ 23. Kd3 Bxf5+ 24. Ne4 Ke7 25.
ance but Black trusted in his chances
d4 Nd6 6. Bxc6 dxc6 7. dxe5 Nf5 8. Qxd8+ Rd2 Rxd2+ 26. Kxd2 Bxe4 27. fxe4 Rg8
Kxd8 9. Nc3 with diminished material.
+ + +r+
r+lk l r 34. Kxf5 Bc3 35. Bf2 Ke7 36. e6 Ke8 37. Bg3
Ba5 38. Be5 Bb6 39. c3 c5 ppL k +
Since 39. ... Ba5 40. b4! Bb6 41. Bd4
ppp +ppp +p+ + +
+p+ + + would have resulted in a winning king and + l + +
pawn ending for White.
+ + Pn+ + +P+ +
+ + + + 40. c4 Ba5 41. Kf6 c6 42. e7!
+ + + +
Prepares a break in for the white king.
+ N +N+ PPPK + +
PPP+ PPP 42. ... Be1 43. Ke6 Bh4 44. Kd6 Bxe7+ 45.
Kxc6 bxc4 46. bxc4 Kd8 47. Bd6 Bh4 48. R + + +
R L +RK Bxc5 Kc8 49. Kb6 a5 After 27. ... Rg8
After 9. Nc3 In case of 49. ... Kd7 50. Kxa6?, then
Kc6! draws but 50. Kb7 and pushing the
This will be the starting point for the
28. Rh1
c pawn wins easily enough. The situation has cleared up after some
games that follow. Black hopes to com
pensate Whites kingside pawn majority complications. White is a pawn up but
with his own bishop pair. White also has realizing the advantage is not easy.
50. Kxa5 Kb7 51. Kb5 Bg3 52. a4 Ka8 53.
some developmental advantages, but the

Be3 Bd6 54. Bd2, Black resigned.
Black gave up because of 55. Bb4 and
black position is hard to penetrate.
28. ... Bd4 29. b3 Rg2+ 30. Kd3 Bg7 31. Bf4
c5 is not possible to prevent but the b5 32. Rh5 a6 33. a4 Rg4 34. Be3 Rg3 35. c4
immediate 55. c5? would be a blunder Kd7 36. Ke2 bxa4 37. bxa4 Bc3 38. Rh7+
since 55. ... Bxc5! could draw. A similar
9. ... Ke8 10. h3 Be7 11. g4!?
White believes that his kingside
Ke6?!
process should come at c7 too after push Simpler was 38. ... Rg7. Trading either
advance is prepared well enough.
ing the pawns to a6 and c6. the rooks or the bishop would ease his
defense.
Two pawns more !?
11. ... Nh4 12. Nxh4 Bxh4 13. Rd1 Be7 14.
GM Alexander Grischuk (FIDE 2719)

Kg2 h5 15. f3 Be6 16. Ne2 Rd8 17. Be3 a6
Too cautious. Instead 17. ... Rd5! and
GM Pavel Eljanov (FIDE 2720)
39. Rc7
after 18. Rxd5 cxd5 19. Bxa7 b6 20. a4 39. Bf4! would have thwarted the acti
Kd7 favors Black. See diagram after 9. Nc3 vation of Blacks king.

Problem I Problem II
Gerd Wilhelm Horning (Germany) Alain Pallier, (France)
Benkos Bafflers
Most of the time these studies L+N+ + +L+ +K+
resemble positions that could actu p +
np + + + + +
ally occur over the board. You must
simply reach a theoretically won
+ + + + + +N+ +
position for White. Solutions can be
+ + K + p l + +k
found on page 71. k+ + + + + + P +
+ + + + + + +P+
Please e mail submissions for
Benkos Bafflers to: pbenko@
+ + + + + +p+ P
uschess.org
+ + + + + + + +
White to play and win White to play and draw
39. ... Ke5 40. Rxc6 Bd4 41. Bd2 Ra3 42. Bc1 68. Kb5! Rh7 69. Rd5 Rh1 70. Rd7+! Kb8 71. 28. Nf3
If 42. Rxa6 Ra2 43. Kd3 Ra3+ etc. is Whites advantage is insignificant. While
c6 Rb1+ 72. Kc5 Rc1+ 73. Kb6 Rb1+ 74. Kc5
equal. White may try 28. Ne4 followed by Nc3,
Rc1+ 75. Kd6 Rd1+ 76. Ke7 Rc1 77. Rd8+
Of course not 77. a7+? Ka8 78. c7 Black has the opportunity of f6 at hand
Rxc7! 79. Rxc7 stalemate. but neither player found it worthwhile
42. ... Ra1 43. Kd2 a5
After 43. ... Rxa4 44. Kd3 is strong. to continue.
77. ... Ka7 78. Kd7 Rd1+ 79. Kc8, Black
44. Rh6 Rb1 45. Rh4 Bf2 resigned. 28. ... Rh6, Draw agreed.
45. ... Rb4 looks OK. In the next games Black successfully
resolved the question of defense against A modern treatment
the kingside advance learning from the GM Dimitry Jakovenko (FIDE 2737)
GM Etienne Bacrot (FIDE 2705)
46. Rg4 Kd4 47. Kc2 Rb7 48. e5+ Kxe5 49.
two previous examples.
Bb2+
49. Bd2 is even better. See diagram after 9. Nc3
Blockade
GM Peter Leko (FIDE 2747)
49. ... Kf5 50. Rg8 Bc5 51. Rd8 Bb4 52. Rd5+ 9. ... Ne7?!
Ke6 53. Bc3 Bxc3 54. Kxc3 Rb1 55. Kd4 Ra1 GM Evgeny Alekseev (FIDE 2715) The knight is unsafe on f5 so it goes to
56. Rxa5 Kd6!
See diagram after 9. Nc3 the more secure and effective g6.
White has a rook and bishop plus
pawns but it is a theoretical draw.
9. ... Ke8 10. h3 h5! 10. h3 Ng6 11. b3 h6 12. Bb2 Nf4!?
This makes 11. g4 doubtful and stabi Now the knight intends to occupy the
57. Ra6+ Kc7 58. Kc5 Kb7 59. Rb6+ Kc7 60.
lizes the f5 square for the knight but it e6 square. It is unbelievable how many
Rb4 Rh1!
leaves the g5 square uncontrolled. tempi Black can lose!
+ + + + 11. Bg5 Be6 12. Rad1 Be7 13. Rd2 Rd8 14. 13. Rad1+ Ke8 14. Nd4 a5 15. Bc1 Ne6 16.
Nde2 b6 17. f4
Rfd1 Rxd2 15. Rxd2 h4!
Finally White can start the kingside
+ k + +
A further blockade without fear of the
+ + + + pawn becoming vulnerable later. pawn advance, but Blacks pieces jump
+ K + + into play very quickly.
16. Bxe7 Nxe7
PRP+ + + 16. ... Kxe7 is also good.
17. ... Bc5+ 18. Kh2 Ba6 19. Rf3
He must get rid of the pin since 19.
f5 could be answered by 19. ... Nd4.
+ + + + 17. Ng5 Bc8 18. f4 Nf5 19. Kf2 Ke7 20. Nd1
+ + + + b6 21. Ne3 a5 22. Nxf5+ Bxf5 23. Ke3 Rh6
24. Nf3 c5 25. Ng5 Rh8 26. Nf3 Rh6 27. Ng5 19. ... Rd8 20. Rxd8+ Kxd8 21. Be3 Bxe3 22.
+ + + +r Rh8 Rxe3 c5 23. Nd5 Re8 24. c4 b5 25. cxb5 Bxb5
After 60. ... Rh1 26. Nec3 c6 27. Nxb5 cxb5 28. Rd3 Kc8 29.
The best place for the rook is this cor

+ + r+ Kg3 Nd4
Having the pawns balanced and con
ner so as to be able to give checks from + p kpp trolling the d4 square assures equality.
both directions. p + + + 30. Kf2 Kb7 31. Nc3 Kc6 32. Ne2 Nxe2 33.
61. Kb5 Rh5+ 62. c5 Rh1 63. a5 Kb7! 64. a6+
Ka7! 65. Rd4 Rb1+ 66. Kc6 Rh1 67. Rd8
p p PlN Rd6+ Kc7 34. Kxe2 f6 35. Rd5 Kc6 36. Rd6+
+ + P p Kc7 37. Rd5
There is nothing better. Yet 37. Ra6
Rh5??
It is a pity to make this mistake after + + K +P Kb7 38. Rxa5 Kb6 is good for Black.
defending so well. Black just should make
waiting moves. For example 67. ... Rh2
68. Kc7 Kxa6 69. c6 Rh7+ 70. Rd7 Rh8
PPPR +P+
+ + + +
37. ... Kc6 38. Rd6+, Draw agreed. .
See the Berlin Defense used in Wijk aan
holds the draw. After 27. ... Rh8 Zee in next months Endgame Lab.

2009 WORLD CHESS LIVE GRAND PRIX SUMMARY
World Chess Live sponsors over $25,000 at the 2009 Grand Prix!
Welcome, Members!
Welcome to World Chess Live (WCL), a new family- Grand Prix checks from 08, these chess tycoons are 160 tournaments per yearare enough to make IM Alex
friendly service with special benefits for USCF members. already plotting their next events in an effort to take the Lendermans playing schedule look relaxing by compar-
Once again, WCL is pleased to sponsor USCFs 2009 top spot for 09. ison. Ive played all these great games, Bonin once told
Grand Prix (GP) and 2009 Junior Grand Prix (JGP). Were From this months standings, however, it appears me. But everyone seems to forget them. To some
providing prize funds of $25,080 and $10,200 (cash, mer- that the wily IM Jay Bonin may be looking to get a run- extent, this is not surprisingwho could ever keep
chandise, and memberships), and will also be running ning start. Last years 12th-place finisher scored a track of them all?
online grand prize satellite events throughout the year. respectable 142.311 points, leaving his name on the Well be keeping an eye on Bonin as he soldiers on
Midnight on New Years Eve for most people marks roster but his wallet empty. in the 09 Grand Prix race to come. His chess commit-
the ending of something old and the ushering in of Bonin, or J Bo to those who know him by the ment and stamina never cease to amaze. And if he
something new. And for professional chess players in most obscure of his many nicknames, is one of the most occasionally drifts into slumber during an evening
~Jonathan Hilton
the United States, that is certainly the case. As Lender- active New York players of all time. His 2,933 USCF-rated round, well, lets face it: hes earned it.
man, Kudrin, Ivanov, and many others cash in their tournaments since November, 1991or approximately
2009 WORLD CHESS LIVE GRAND PRIX STANDINGS

The following point totals reflect all rated event information as of March 6 for the 2009 World Chess Live Grand Prix. All Grand Prix updates are unofficial and subject to
change during the year or until year-end tabulation is complete.
OVERALL STANDINGS JUNIOR CATEGORIES

NAME STATE PTS. NAME STATE PTS.
1 IM Alex Lenderman NY 69.33 Players born between 1986 and 1988 inclusive:
2 GM Alexander Ivanov MA 38.00 1 GM Alejandro Ramirez TX 18.00
2 Leif Pressman NY 12.00
3-4 Davirin Kuljasevic TX 10.00
4 GM Sergey Kudrin CT 26.26
3-4 Leonardo Martinez AZ 10.00
5 GM Giorgi Kacheishvili NY 23.33
6 GM Melikset Khachiyan CA 23.00 Players born between 1989 and 1991 inclusive:
7 GM Alexander Shabalov PA 22.00 1 IM Alex Lenderman NY 69.33
8 GM Michael Rohde NY 20.16 2-3 Matt Parry NY 10.00
9-12 Yevgeni Margulis NY 20.00 2-3 IM Salvijus Bercys NY 10.00
9-12 Conrad Holt KS 20.00 Players born between 1992 and 1993 inclusive:
9-12 IM Enrico Sevillano CA 20.00 1 Conrad Holt KS 20.00
9-12 IM Andranik Matikozyan CA 20.00 2 Michael Auger IL 8.00
13-14 IM Bryan G. Smith PA 19.60 3 Aashish Katapadi OH 6.00
13-14 IM Emory Tate IN 19.60 Players born between 1994 and 1995 inclusive:
15 GM Alejandro Ramirez TX 18.00 1 Richard Ding AZ 10.00
IM Jay Bonin gets a quick jump with
a a 3rd place start in the 2009 World SENIOR CATEGORY 2 FM Daniel Naroditsky CA 2.66
Chess Live Grand Prix! 3 Adarsh Jayakumar TX 2.50
Players born 1944 and before:
1 Klaus Pohl SC 9.00 Players born 1996 and after:
2 FM Asa Hoffmann NY 4.00 1-2 FM Darwin Yang TX 10.00
3-4 Denis Strenzwilk MD 0.66 1-2 David Adelberg AZ 10.00
3-4 Ralph Italie NY 0.66 3 Lucas Van Beuzekom FL 4.00
CATEGORIES AND PRIZES

$10,000 IN CASH PRIZES! SENIOR CATEGORY: MERCHADISE PRIZES $10,200 IN JUNIOR GRAND PRIX PRIZES!
FIRST PRIZE: $5,000 ! 1944 / before 1st: $300 2nd: $200 3rd: $100 FIRST PRIZE: $1,000 !
2nd: $2,500 3rd: $1,000 4th: $750 2nd: $500 3rd: $250 4th: $150
JUNIOR CATEGORIES: MERCHANDISE PRIZES
5th: $500 6th: $250 5th: $100 6th: $100
(according to date of birth)
1986-88 1st: $250 2nd: $150 3rd: $100 The first place JGP winner will also receive U.S. Open entry and
$4,900 IN MERCHANDISE PRIZES! 1989-91 1st: $250 2nd: $150 3rd: $100 a trophy from the USCF. 1st 10th place winners will receive 2 year
PHOTO: ELIZABETH VICARY
WCL junior and USCF Young Adult memberships; 11th 20th place
7th: $250 8th: $225 9th: $200 1992-93 1st: $250 2nd: $150 3rd: $100 winners will receive 1 year WCL junior and USCF Young Adult
10th: $175 11th: $150 12th: $125 1994-95 1st: $250 2nd: $150 3rd: $100 memberships. Each state JGP winner will receive 1 year WCL jun
ior and USCF Young Adult memberships and a special prize
13th: $100 14th: $75 15th: $50 1996/after 1st: $250 2nd: $150 3rd: $100
valued at $60.
16th-25th: $200 26th-50th: $250 For all of the above junior categories: 1st place is also awarded a
3 year WCL junior membership ($75 value); 2nd 5th places are
Top 40 non titled players: 1 year WCL membership worth $50. awarded a 2 year WCL junior membership ($50 value); 6th 10th
(FIDE titled players are always free on WCL) places awarded 1 year WCL junior memberships ($25 value). Addi
tionally, all GP/JGP place prize winners will receive a special prize
valued at $60.
www.worldchesslive.com Real chess. Real people. Real fun!

World Chess Live, a new family-friendly online chess service, is sponsor of the 2009 World Chess Live Junior Grand
Prix (JGP). Official standings for events received and processed by March 6, 2009 are unofficial and subject to
change during the year or until year-end tabulation is complete. There are currently 872 players with JGP points. 74
JGP events resulted in points earned. Top prize includes $1,000 cash, trophy and free entry to the 2009 U.S. Open.
Other prizes awarded to the top 20 finishers and the top individual in each state.
2009 World Chess Live

Junior Grand Prix Top Overall Standings
Name State Pts. Name State Pts.
WINTER, CURTIS A MD 60 DING, KIMBERLY NJ 35
FISHER, WILLIAM PA 55 STEINBERG, MAX NY 35
MINGIONE, CALVIN WALTER PA 50 XU, HARDY MD 35
HILTON, JONATHAN OH 50 RAMASWAMY, RAHUL OH 35
TROFF, KAYDEN WILLIAM UT 50 MOORE, KENZIE L SC 35
THAIPARAMBIL, ROHIT PA 45 TAVERNIER, CHRISTOPHER NC 35
LAUREANO, DERECK FL 40 VEECH, JOHN WI 35
PSARAKIS, PAUL P VA 40 XU, DANIEL WENKAI VA 35
KOLO, NATHANIEL S NJ 40 SINGH, REVA SHREE NY 35
LAM, FIONA V MD 40 COTTER, SAMUEL AZ 35
BROWN, MICHAEL WILLIAM CA-S 40 SEGALL, ETHAN R CT 35
SREENIVASAN, RAMANUJA MD 40 CAI, JESSE VA 35
YANG, CHARLES MD 40 SHIN, PHILIP NY 35
FREELAND, ALEX CA-S 40 AYCOCK, SAM CA-S 35
CASTILLON, MATTHEW IL 40 SHETTY, ATULYA ARYA MI 35
AMBARTSOUMIAN, MICHAEL CA-S 40 KHAN, JAHAN NY 35
VASIREDDI, NEAL NJ 40 YUNG, CHUN PAN FL 35
DOMMALAPATI, ABHINAY VA 40 SACHS, HARRISON IAN FL 35
POTEAT, LILIA MEILAN NY 40 GUPTA, KARTIK VA 35
FU, JASON TN 35 PENA, JOEL ANTHONY U NJ 35
Prepare to make your best move

since joining the USCF...
Dont miss one of this years top

benefits of USCF membership.
Claim your six-month free trial now at World Chess Live, the only online
chess service offering:
Weekly USCF quick-rated tournaments
Chances to earn both Grand Prix and Junior Grand Prix points
Many other tournament prizes
Free videos from top instructors
A welcoming atmosphere for players of all levels
For details, go to www.worldchesslive.com/uscf

Tournament Life
Information for Organizers, TDs, and Affiliates
To qualify, an event must be USCF The tournament director has the right
Organizing a 2009 Grand Prix Event Tournament Directors No Tournaments in your area?
Its not much work to hold a small

Why not organize one?
rated (regular or quick) and meet these to shorten the basic time control, in min
criteria: utes, by the time delay used, in seconds. tournament, and there is little risk if you
All USCF rated players over 2199 must be Example: Clocks for G/60 with 5 second use a low cost site and avoid guaranteed
eligible to play in the top (or only) section. time delay (t/d5) may be set at 55 min prizes. You might even make a profit!
The prize fund for which all masters utes instead of 60. Either a based on Swiss with projected
are eligible must equal or exceed $300 There is no requirement to advertise prizes up to $500, a Quad format, or a tro
guaranteed. this option in advance. It may also be phy tournament will virtually guarantee
Class prizes for Under 2300 or a higher used for games starting later than the taking in more in fees than you pay out
rating requirement qualify towards GP official starting time of any particular in prizes.
points, but if they exceed 25% of the total round even when not used otherwise. The affiliation fee is just $40 a year. You
qualifying Grand Prix money, they count will receive the annual rating supplement
as 25% of the total. and have access to the TD/Affiliate area
To speed up the processing of rating
Organizers, TDs and Affiliates
Other than entry fees and USCF dues, no of our website.

reports, USCF now asks that wherever
charges over $25 are permitted. Remember, you can both run and play
possible these reports have IDs for every
The tournament must be submitted for in a small event. Many of them wouldnt
player. If you collect a new membership,
the Tournament Life section of Chess be held if the organizer/TD couldnt play.
do not submit your rating report until
Life and designated by the submitter as Want to know more? Contact Joan Du
your disk and paper reports include that
a Grand Prix tournament. Bois at joandubois@uschess.org.
players ID number.
Only players who are USCF members Well be glad to help you be part of the
To assist TDs in doing this, we have
during the tournament may earn GP promotion of American chess!
made several enhancements to our web
points. Foreign GMs, IMs, WGMs, and server which will speed up online mem
WIMs can play without being members, bership processing and give TDs a quick If at all possible, please e mail your
Submissions
but they will not obtain Grand Prix points way to obtain USCF IDs for new member TLAs. This will help to reduce errors.
unless they join. ships. tla@uschess.org
Conditions concerning USCF Grand Prix We also recommend that TDs use the fax: 931 787 1200
tournaments are subject to review and Member Services Area to check for mem TLA Department
adjustment by the USCF Executive ber IDs. The search capabilities of MSA U.S. Chess Federation
Director. have been enhanced to assist TDs in find PO Box 3967
The top prizes must be unconditionally ing existing member IDs. Crossville, TN 38557
guaranteed (or if a Grand Prix events For more details, please check the USCF TLAs received after the 10th of the
prize fund is based on entries, only the website: www.uschess.org/rtgchange.php. deadline month will not appear in the
absolutely guaranteed minimum payout
counts for point awards) and announced Professional Players Health and
issue currently being processed. .
in Chess Life. Many Grand Prix tournament organiz
Benefits Fund
Even if prizes are raised at the tourna ers will contribute $1 per player to the
USCF Membership Rates
ment, no additional points can be Professional Health & Benefits Fund. All
awarded because the bonus would be (U.S., CANADA, MEXICO)
Premium (P) and Regular (R)
Grand Prix tournaments that participate
unfair to players who may otherwise have in this program are entitled to be pro
entered. If you have questions about the moted to the next higher Grand Prix
Type 1 yr 2yr 3yr
Grand Prix, please contact Chuck Lovin category for example, a 6 point tourna
Adult P $49 $85 $120
good at clovingood@uschess.org or ment would become a 10 point tourna

Adult P ** $42 $78 $113
931 787 1234 ext. 148. ment. Points in the top category are
Adult R $36 $59 $81
promoted 50%.
Adult R ** $29 $52 $74
Senior (65+) ** $36 $65 $93
Young Adult P (U25)* $32 $59 $85
Guaranteed Grand Prix points awarded for: Youth P (U16)* $27 $49 $70
Top Prizes 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Tot Chess Life TLA Deadlines Scholastic P (U13)* $23 $42 $60
$300-$499 6 6 Cover TLA must be Tournaments Expected
Young Adult R (U25)* $24 $43 $61
$500-$749 8 2 10 date received by beginning release Youth R (U16)* $20 $36 $51
Jan. Nov. 10 Jan. 15 End Dec. Scholastic R (U13)* $16 $28 $39
Premium membership provides a printed copy
$750-$999 10 5 15
Feb. Dec.10 Feb. 15 End Jan.
of Chess Life (monthly) or Chess Life for Kids
$1,000-$1,499 12 8 20
(bimonthly) plus all other benefits of regular

March Jan. 10 March 15 End Feb.
$1,500-$1,999 14 10 6 30
membership. Regular membership provides

April Feb. 10 April 15 End March
$2,000-$2,499 16 12 8 4 40
online only access to Chess Life and Chess

May March 10 May 15 End April
Life for Kids; TLA Bulletin will be mailed to

$2,500-$2,999 18 14 10 6 2 50
June April 10 June 15 End May
adults bimonthly and to scholastic members
$3,000-$3,999 20 16 12 8 4 60
July May 10 July 15 End June
three times per year. Youth provides
$4,000-$4,999 22 18 15 12 8 5 80
bimonthly Chess Life, Scholastic bimonthly

Aug. June 10 Aug. 15 End July
$5,000-$5,999 24 20 17 14 11 8 6 100
Chess Life for Kids, others listed above
Sept. July 10 Sept. 15 End Aug.
monthly Chess Life. See www.us chess.org

$6,000-$9,999 26 22 19 16 13 10 8 6 120
Oct. Aug. 10 Oct. 15 End Sept.
for other membership categories. Dues are not
$10,000-$29,999 30 26 23 20 16 13 10 8 4 150
Nov. Sept. 10 Nov. 15 End Oct.
refundable and may be changed without
$30,000 & up 36 32 29 26 21 18 14 12 8 4 200
Dec. Oct. 10 Dec. 15 End Nov.
notice.
$ (Enhanced) 54 48 44 39 31 27 21 18 12 6 300
Points involved divided equally (rounded to two *Ages at expiration **Purchased online only
decimal points) among tied players.

Information for Players
rejected or have adjustment points added. TLA ads for entering options. Along with
If not a member, add dues to advance If details are not announced, players wish entry fee, send full name, address, USCF
USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS.
entry fee or pay them with entry fee at ing to use such ratings should contact ID number, expiration date, and section
site. the organizer in advance. desired (if any). Also, give your last official
U.S. Championship Qualifier. Tournament For foreign players with multiple rat USCF rating from your magazine label
in which qualification spots for the U.S. ings (USCF, FIDE, CFC, FQE, other (first 4 numbers on top row). If you are
Championship are awarded. foreign), the highest rating is used, with unrated, or have a rating from many years
American Classic. Generally, an event that possible adjustment points added, unless ago, be sure to indicate this. Your official
has been held by one organizer for the otherwise announced. USCF rating is on the top line of your
last three years and has attracted more Ratings based on 4 25 games are called mailing label: Regular, Quick, and Corre
than 400 players each year. provisional ratings to indicate they are spondence.
Heritage Event. Tournament held for at less reliable than established ratings. How Mailed entries are usually not acknowl
least 25 years. ever, such ratings are valid for pairing edged unless you enclose a self addressed
Quick Chess. Tournaments with time con and prize purposes at all USCF rated postcard. If entering online, print confirma
trols of G/5 to G/29. There is a separate events, unless otherwise stated. tion of entry. They are refundable if you
quick or overall rating system that A Director may assign an estimated rat withdraw before Round 1 is paired, unless
includes these events, and games played ing to any player, and may expel an otherwise stated.
in these tournaments will not affect a improperly rated player from an event. For National Events, refund requests
player's regular rating. Games played with must be submitted in writing no later than
a time control of G/30 through G/60 will 30 days after the tournament ends. Any
Rates listed are often special chess
Hotel-Motel Rates
be rated in both the quick/overall system requests made after this date may not be
rates you must request chess rates or
and the regular system. honored.
you will be charged more. The chess rates
may be unavailable if not reserved sev If You Must Withdraw
eral weeks in advance, or if the block of If you enter by mail and cannot attend,
In most events, you dont have to win the
Rating Classes
tournament to win a prize you can win a chess rooms is used up. Hotel desk per or must drop out of a tournament in
class prize as a top scorer of your rating sonnel are often poorly informed about progress, it is important you give notice
group, or a section prize in a section chess rates if that is the case, ask for the before pairings are started, so no one is
restricted to your rating group. These rat Sales Office or contact the tournament deprived of a game. Mail entrants should
organizer. send withdrawal notices at least a week
ing groups are:
beforehand phone any later than this.
To withdraw by phone on tournament day,
Along with a pen or pencil and your call the site and ask specifically for the
Senior Master - 2400 & up What to Take to a Tournament
USCF ID card (or current Chess Life), take chess tournament. E mail withdrawals
Master 2200-2399 Class C 1400-1599 Class G 600-799
a chessboard, set, and clock if you have several days in advance are acceptable if
Expert 2000-2199 Class D 1200-1399 Class H 400-599
them.
Class A 1800-1999 Class E 1000-1199 Class I 200-399
the TDs e mail address is listed. Any later
Some tournaments use different groups For prizes of $600 or more, bring your than this, both e mail your withdrawal
Class B 1600-1799 Class F 800-999 Class J 199/below
such as 1900 2099, and some have U.S. Social Security card. If you have no and call the tournament site as the TD
under prizes or sections including all Social Security number, the organizer might not have access to his (her) e mail
below a specified level. must deduct 30% from your prize for the account. If you forfeit without notice, you
IRS (this includes foreigners). may be fined up to the amount of the
Warning! The use of a cell phone in the entry fee.
You never lose your rating, no matter
Ratings Information
tournament room is prohibited at most
how long it has been since you last played. tournaments. If your cell phone rings in a Tournament Directors
If you return after a long absence, please Tournament Director Certification is an
room with games in progress, you could be
tell the director and USCF your approxi endorsement of professional competence
penalized, or even forfeited.
mate rating and last year of play. only. Such certification does not in itself
If you have a FIDE rating, or a rating or render any Tournament Director an agent
category from any other country, no mat Entering by mail or online (if available) of the USCF, nor is any Affiliate an agent
How to Enter in Advance
ter how many years ago, you are not

unrated. FIDE or foreign ratings may be
is easier for both you and the tournament of the USCF.
organizer and often costs less. Check the
.
Tournament Life Abbreviations & Terms
All tournaments are non-smoking with no comput- Enhanced Grand Prix points (see previous OSA: Other states accepted. Refers to state dues. SD/: Sudden-death time control (time for rest of
ers allowed unless otherwise advertised by S page). PPHBF: Professional Players Health and Benefits game follows). For example, 30/90, SD/1 means
and/or C (see below for explanations). Ent: Where to mail entries. Fund. each player must make 30 moves in 90 minutes,
QC: Quick Chess events. then complete the rest of the game in an hour.
FIDE: Results submitted to FIDE for possible rat- Quad: 4-player round robin sections; similar
$$Gtd: Guaranteed prizes. ing. strength players. Section: A division of a tournament, usually exclud-
ing players above a specified rating. Players in a
$$b/x: Based-on prizes, x = number of entries G/: Game in. For instance, G/75 means each side RBO: Rated Beginners Open. section face only each other, not those in other
needed to pay full prize fund. At least 50% of the has 75 minutes for the entire game. Rds: Rounds; scheduled game times follow. For sections.
advertised prize fund of $501 or more must be GPP: Grand Prix Points available. example, 11-5, 9-3 means games begin 11 a.m. &
awarded. SS: Swiss-System pairings (preceded by number of
HR: Hotel rates. For example, 60-65-70-75 means 5 p.m. on the first day, 9 a.m. & 3 p.m. on the sec- rounds).
Bye: Indicates which rounds players who find it $60 single, $65 twin, $70/3 in room, $75/4 in room. ond day.
inconvenient to play may take -point byes instead. T/Dx: Time delay, x = number of seconds.
JGP: Junior Grand Prix Reg: Registration at site.
For example, Bye 1-3 means -point byes are avail- Unr: Unrated.
able in Rounds 1 through 3. Memb. reqd: Membership required; cost fol- RR: Round robin (preceded by number of rounds).
USEF: Combined entry fee & USCF dues.
C: Computers allowed. lows. Usually refers to state affiliate. S: Smoking allowed.
W: Site is accessible to wheelchairs.
CC: Chess club. Open: A section open to all. Often has very strong SASE: For more info, send self-addressed stamped
players, but some eligible for lower sections can envelope. WEB: Tournaments that will use a players on-line
EF: Entry fee. play for the learning experience. rating.

Tournament Life
USCF National Events 2010 National Junior High

ATTENTION AFFILIATES
April 9 11 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Championship
See TLA in this issue for details: The United States Chess Federation has
April 16 18 Columbus, Ohio
2010 Senior High Championship
April 24 26 Dallas, Texas
2009 All Girls Open Championships partnered with R.V. Nuccio & Associates
Insurance Brokers, Inc. to provide USCF
2010 National Elementary (K-6)
May 23 25 Tucson, Arizona
2009 U.S. Amateur - West affiliates with affordable annual liability
May 7 9 Atlanta, Georgia
Championship
and short term event insurance. The lia-
May 23 25 Somerset, New Jersey
66th Annual U.S. Amateur - East
2010 National Scholastic (K-12) bility coverage is available for
Dec. 10 12 Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Championship approximately $265 per year for a
June 4 Las Vegas, Nevada
2009 U.S. Game/10 Championship
$1,000,000 limit of insurance. Also avail-
2011 National Elementary (K-6) able is contents property and bonding
June 4 7 Las Vegas, Nevada
2009 National Open Chess Festival
May 6 8 Dallas, Texas
Championship insurance. For more information, please go
July 10 12 Waukesha, Wisconsin

2009 U.S. Junior Open to www.rvnuccio.com/chess-federation.
Noote: Organizers previously awarded options for html. For event insurance, please go to
August 1 9 Indianapolis, Indiana
110th U.S. Open USCF National Events must still submit proposals www.rvnuccio.com.
(including sample budgets) for their events.
August 22 Skokie, Illinois
Bids on the following tournaments are

Overdue Bids TheTournament Announcements on the following pages are provided
August 23 Skokie, Illinois past deadline and will be considered

2009 U.S. Game/30 Championship for the convenience of USCF members and for informational pur-
immediately:
poses only. Unless expressly indicated otherwise, neither the U.S.
Chess Federation nor Chess Life warrants the accuracy of anything
November 20 22 Oak Brook, Illinois
2009 National Youth Action
2009 U.S. Amateur (South, North,
contained in these Tournament Announcements. Those interested
in additional information about or having questions concerning any
Future Events (Watch for details) East)
of these tournaments are directed to contact the organizer listed.
2009 U.S. G/15 (QC)

Chess Life will exercise all due diligence in providing accurate
2009 U.S. Masters

typesetting of non-camera-ready copy but assumes no responsibil-
May 7 17 St. Louis, Missouri

2009 U.S. Championship ity for errors made in such work.
2009 Collegiate Final Four
2010 U.S. Open*
SUBMISSIONS: If possible e-mail your tla to: tla@uschess.org
July 6 10 Crossville, Tennessee
2009 U.S. Cadet (Joan DuBois). For tla deadline schedule, formatting help and Grand
Prix information see pg. 50-51 or check www. uschess.org/
Bids due by June 15, 2009: tla/grprixstdarc.php and click on a WCL GP Summary. Payment
July 12 17 Waukesha, Wisconsin 2010 U.S. Masters
2009 U.S. Junior Closed can be done online through the TD/Affiliate area or sent to: U.S.
2010 U.S. Amateur Team

Chess, TLA Dept., PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557.
(East, North, South, West)

2009 GM Susan Polgar National
2010 U.S. Class Championship

July 26 31 Lubbock, Texas
Invitational Tournament for Girls Nationals
All tournaments listed in Tournament Life are USCF
2010 U.S. Amateur rated. USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR ALL
(East, North, South, West) EVENTS. If not a member, add dues to advance en
2009 Denker Tournament of State High
2010 U.S. Game/60 try fee or pay them with entry at site.
School Champions
2010 U.S. Game/30
2010 U.S. Game/10 (QC)
April 24-26, Texas

2009 Tournament of College Champions
2010 U.S. Game/15 (QC)
Kasparov Chess Foundation in Association with UTD, DCC and
USCF, Presents All Girls Open National Championships
2010 U.S. Junior Chess Congress

September 5 7 Tulsa, Oklahoma
2009 U.S. Senior Open 6SS G/60, Hyatt Regency Dallas, 300 Reunion Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207; Phone:
2010 U.S. Junior Closed

(800) 233-1234 or 214-651-1234 Mention All Girls National Chess Tournament
See www.uschess.org or May CL for details.
2010 U.S. Senior Open
for special Hotel rate: $109 Reserve By 4/1. 6 sections: 8 years old and
2010 National Youth Action

younger; 10 years old and younger; 12 years old and younger; 14 years old and
September 5 7 Tulsa, Oklahoma

2009 U.S. Womens Open (NEW) younger; 16 years old and younger; 18 years old and younger. Age as of
See www.uschess.org or May CL for details. 2011 U.S. Open*

4/1/2009. USCF rated. USCF membership is required. Winner of 18 years old
and younger Section wins an Academic Distinction Scholarship to The Univer-
sity ofTexas at Dallas, worth up to $80,000 for an out-of-state student. EF: $45
October 2 12 St. Louis, Missouri Please contact the National Office if you
2009 U.S. Womens Championship Bidding Deadlines if postmarked by 3/25. $70 at site. Do not mail after 4/16 as your entry may
are interested in bidding for a National

not be received. Trophies to top 15 ind. & top 3 teams (top three players
Event. The USCF recommends that bids

added for team scores) Sat., April 25: Opening Ceremony: 9 AM, Rounds: 1
December 11 13 Dallas, Texas

2009 National Scholastic (K-12) - 4; 9:30-11:30 AM; 12:00-2:00 PM; 3:00-5:00 PM; 5:30-7:30 PM. Sun., April
be submitted according to the following

26: Rounds 5 - 6; 9:00-11:00 AM; 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Sun., April 26: Awards Cer-
December 27 30 South Padre Island, schedule. However, bids may be consid

2009 Pan Am Intercollegiate emony: 2:30 PM One 1/2 pt bye available, any round, if requested before end
ered prior to these dates.

of rd. 2 and if player has not received a full point bye. Entries to: Dallas
Texas
Chess Club, c/o Barbara Swafford, 2709 LonghornTrail, Crowley,TX 76036. Entry
*USCF reserves the right to decline all

must include Name, USCF ID (or new/pending), date of birth, grade & school
and school location. Email: info@dallaschess.com, 214-632-9000.Side events:
bids and organize the event itself.

Blitz tournament G/5 Friday April 24 3 pm, EF: $15 by 3-25, $25 on site. Simul-
taneous exhibition by Anna Zatonskih Fri., April 24 at 7:00 P.M. Bughouse
Tournament Fri April 24 5 pm. EF: $25/team. NS, NC, W.
Tournament memberships not valid for National events May 23-25, Arizona
2009 U.S. Amateur West Championship
Holiday Inn Palo Verde, 4550 S Palo Verde Rd.,Tucson, AZ 85714, 520-746-1161.
Junior Tournament Memberships (JTMs) Available SECTIONS: Championship (U2200), Reserve (U1600), Booster (U1200) &
USCFs Tournament Membership (TM) program, which allows players the option of joining for only
Scholastic (must be K-8 and U1000). Scholastic section is 3 separate 1-day
one event at a greatly reduced rate, has been modified. Junior TMs for age 24 or below may be
tournaments. SCHEDULE: (Championship, Reserve, and Booster) 6/SS, 40/2,
purchased from affiliates and are now available to them for $7 online with rating report submis
25/1. Reg: By mail or 5/23, 8:30 - 9:30 AM. Rds: 10-4, 10-4, 9-3. (Scholas-
sions. They include one issue of Chess Life or Chess Life for Kids, and $5 of this fee may be applied
tic) 4/SS, G/40. Reg: By mail or 8:30 - 9:30 AM each day. Rds: Round 1 at 10
to a full membership within 60 days. JTMs not valid for National events.
AM then as available for Rounds 2-4. PRIZES: (Championship) Chronos clock
+ plaque to Top 3; Digital clock + plaque to Top 1900-1999, 1800-1899, 1700-
Many scholastic tournaments exist that are not USCF rated, and the USCF is concerned that the
1799, 1600-1699, and U1600; Plaque to top Senior 50+, Junior U19 and
reason is that organizers fear losing players unwilling or unable to pay entry fee plus dues. The
Junior U13. (Reserve) Chronos clock + plaque to 1st; Digital clock + plaque
availability of a $7 option should cause some of these events to switch to being USCF rated, pro
to 2nd, 3rd, Top 1300-1399, 1200-1299, and U1200; Plaque to top Senior 50+
moting membership. The idea behind the TMs is not to sign up a lot of them, but rather to cause
and Junior U13. (Booster) Chronos clock + trophy to 1st; Trophy to 2nd - 5th,
more USCF rated tournaments to be held.

Top Unrated and Junior U10. (Scholastic, each day) Digital clock + trophy to
1st; Trophy to 2nd - 5th, Top U800, U600, and Unrated. 1-yr USCF membership
More details on uschess.org.
for perfect scores that dont win the clock. SPECIAL PRIZES:Top 2 Family Pairs
in the non-scholastic sections. Biggest Upset of each round in the non-Scholas-
Rating supplements will be updated EACH MONTH on the USCF website, and each
tic sections. Chronos clock to Scholastic player with the highest combined score
monthly rating supplement will be used for all tournaments beginning in that month,
over the three 1-day tournaments. EF: (Championship & Reserve) $55 if by 5/20,
unless otherwise announced in Chess Life. The USCF website at www.uschess.org also
$65 if after 5/20. (Booster) $40 if by 5/20, $50 if after 5/20. (Scholastic) $15
for each tournament or $40 for all three days if by 5/20, additional $5 if after
frequently lists unofficial ratings.The purpose of unofficial ratings is to inform you of
5/20. ALL: Half-point byes allowed for all rounds but must be requested prior
your progress; however, most tournaments do not use them for pairing or prize pur-
to start of Round 2. HR: (if by 5/8): $64 (single) or $72 (suite), mention
poses. If you would otherwise be unrated, organizers may use your unofficial rating at
SACA. ENT: Make checks payable to SACA, entry form available at
their discretion, even without advance publicity of such a policy.
www.sazchess.org. Info: Karen Pennock, 520-975-3946, e-mail: kpen-
nock_83@yahoo.com, web: www.sazchess.org. NC. NS. W. WCL JGP.

Tournament Life
A Heritage Event! ask for the chess rates; South Point sells out most weekends. Cutoff for available ($12 for adults, $7 for scholastic). NS,NC,W. Information: Sevan A.
May 23-25, New Jersey special hotel rate is May 19th. Rates may be as high as $150 a night after May Muradian 888.80.CHESS or info@nachess.org. For further information, online
66th Annual U.S. Amateur Championship East 19th. RESERVE NOW! Credit card or one night room deposit will be required registration and payment please visit www.nachess.org/g60. Checkmate
Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, Exit 12 off I-287 at to hold reservation, may be canceled 72 hours in advance for nominal fee.Tour- Chess Supply Co will be bookseller onsite. Support local Illinois Organizers.
Weston Canal Road. (732) 560-9880 Fax (732) 356-7455. In 3 Sections: Cham- nament Registration: National Open, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0125,
World Chess Live Grand Prix Points: 6
Aug. 23, Illinois
pionship (U2200), Reserved (U1800), Booster (U1400) with two and three day on line at www.VegasChessFestival.com or by fax at (702) 933-9112.NS. W. FIDE.
schedules. Three Day Schedule: 6-SS, 50/2, SD1. Registration: Saturday WCL JGP. 2009 U.S. Game/30 Championship
SEE PREVIOUS ISSUE FOR TLAS APPEARING APRIL 1-14
5/23, 9:30-10:45 am. Rounds 12-6, 11-5, 9-3. Two Day Schedule: First three
July 10-12, Wisconsin 5R-SS G/30 - $2500 b/150 fully paid entries. Holiday Inn Chicago - North
games G/60, round four merges with 3-day schedule. Registration: Sunday 5/24, 2009 U. S. Junior Open Championship Shore. 5300 W Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60077 (see tournament website for direc-
8:30-9:30 am. Rounds 10-12:15-2:30. Championship: Trophies to top five, top Three sections based on age: Under 21, Under 15, Under 11. 5SS, G/90. Mil- tions). Free Parking. In 6 sections: M/X: $250-150-100-50 Top U2400, U2300,
Under 2000, Under 1900, Under 1800, Senior 55/over, Under 16, Under 13. waukee Marriott West, W231N1600 Corporate CT, Waukesha, WI 53186. Chess U2200 each $75, Class A: $175-125-75-40, Class B: $175-125-75-40, Class
Reserve: Trophies to top five, top Under 1600, Under 1500, Under 1400, Sen- Rate of $85.99 is valid until July 1st. Reserve early. (262)-574-0888. U21: C: $150-100-50-25, Class D: $$150-100-50-25, Class E/F/U: $100-50-25-25,
ior 55/over, Under 16, Under 13. Booster:Trophies to top five, top Under 1200, $300+entry to 2010 Junior Closed-$150. Individual trophies: 1st overall, best Unrated Prize - Book Prize Only. Unrated must play in M/X or Class E/F/U sec-
Under 1100, Under 1000, Under 900, Under 800, Senior 55/over, Under 16, Under player for ages 17-18, 15-16, under 15. Team trophies: top three high schools, tions. Trophies for 1st - 3rd place, scholastic players with non-cash prize entry
13. All sections: EF: $40 if postmarked by 5/20, $39 if by PayPal at top club.U15: Individual trophies: top 3 overall, best player for ages 11-13, under fee. $10 extra to play 1 class up. Entry Fee: $60 adult, $40 scholastic (K-12),
EntryFeesRus.com. Pay $45 at playing site. Two half-point byes allowed in 11.Team trophies: top three middle schools, top club. U11: Individual trophies: $20 anyone but not eligible for cash prizes thru 6pm 8/22. Onsite $80 adults,
rounds 1-5 if requested before first round. Scholastic U1300 K-8 tournament top 3 overall, best player for ages 9, 8, 7, 6&under. Team trophies: top three $60 scholastic (K-12), $20 anyone but not eligible for cash prizes. $5 refund
will be held. April Rating supplement to be used. Hotel rates $79 with free break- elementary schools, top club. All participants receive commemorative medals. at tournament with proof of ICA membership (Scholastic entries count as 1/2
fast, if by 5/10. Mention U.S. Amateur Chess to get rate. Call Ken if you have EF: $35 ($30 per player if 4 or more pre-register together) advance; $50 after entry, No-cash prize entry does not count towards based on) - non-cash prize
a problem. Entries: Make checks payable to NJSCF. Indicate clearly the sec- July 10th. Cash only at site. Schedule: Opening ceremony: Friday at 2:45pm. entry fee not eligible for any discounts. SPECIAL COMBINED ENTRY FEES:
tion and playing schedule desired. Mail advanced entries to: KenThomas 115 Rounds: Friday 3:00pm, Saturday 10:00am and 2:00pm, Sunday 10:00am and Discounted Entry fees available for registering for the US G/60 & US G/30 ($5
West Moore Street Hackettstown NJ 07840. Information: 908-763-6468 or 2:00pm. Closing ceremony: Sunday 5:30pm. Side Events: ($20/event) BLITZ: off each tournament) - non-cash prize entry fee not eligible for any discounts.
acn@goes.com NC W NS nor using any tobacco products. No ear covering Friday at 7:00pm. BUGHOUSE: Saturday at 7:00pm. SIMUL: Friday at 7:00pm SPECIAL OFFER FOR ILLINOIS OPEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Enter either
allowed. No computers may be used by players or parents when games are in and Saturday at 7:00pm. PARENTS AND COACHES TOURNEY: 3SS G/30 (not the US G/60 or US G/30 and receive a $5 rebate for your early registration
progress. rated) Saturday 10:30am, 2:15pm, 3:30pm. Info/questions: ashish@vaja to the 2009 Illinois Open State Championships. For more information visit

June 4, Nevada chess.com or 414-234-1005, abetaneli@hotmail.com or 608-334-2574. Make www.chessforlife.com. Mail payments (made payable to) and registration
Checks Payable to and Send Entries to: VICA, 6822 North Crestwood Dr., information to: North American Chess Association, 2516 North Waukegan Road
2009 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC) Glendale WI 53209 or online registration at www.wscachess.org. WCL JGP. Suite 342, Glenview, IL 60025. Byes: One 1/2 pt bye allowed. Rd 4 bye must
6SS, G/10. South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las commit by start of Rd 2. Re-enter with 1/2pt bye in Rd 1 for $50. August Sup-
A Heritage Event!
Vegas, NV 89183. $$b/100 7,000 ($$Gtd 4,500). 2000-1000-700, U2300 600, plement used. Schedule: Reg: 8:15am - 9:15am, Rds: 10, 12:30, 3, 5:30. Hotel
Aug. 1-9, 4-9 or 6-9, Indiana
U2100 550, U1900 500, U1700 450, U1500 400, U1300 350, U1100 300, unrated rates: $99+tax, 847-679-8900. Mention North American Chess Association rate.
150. EF: $79 by 5/19, $89 by 6/3, $100 on site.Late Registration 4-6:30 p.m. 110th annual U.S. Open Reserve by 8/7 or as available only. Car rental: Hertz, 800-654-3131, Hertz
Rds: 7-7:30-8-8:30-9-9:30. Higher of regular or quick rating used. Bring clocks. CELEBRATE USCFS 70TH ANNIVERSARY BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS TRADI- CDP#178693. BRING BOARDS, SETS, CLOCKS - NONE PROVIDED.USCF mem-
1/2 point bye available in any round (limit 4), must be requested with entry. TIONAL EVENT!New features this year include 4-day option requiring only 3 bership required.USCF single tournament membership available ($12 for
HR: $65(not $75) single or double ($95 Friday and Saturday nights). 1-866-791- nights hotel stay for most players, and later start for 6-day option so most will adults, $7 for scholastic). NS,NC,W. Information: Sevan A. Muradian
7626 or (702) 796-7111. ENT: Las Vegas International Chess Festival, PO Box need only 5 nights hotel stay. 9SS, 40/2, SD/1 (4 day option, Rds. 1-6, G/60). 888.80.CHESS or info@nachess.org. For further information, online regis-
90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or www.VegasChessFestival.com. NS NC W. Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 East 21st St, Indianapolis IN 46219.Luxuri- tration and payment please visit www.nachess.org/g30. Checkmate Chess
Supply Co will be bookseller onsite. Support local Illinois Organizers.
A Heritage Event! ous hotel with great lighting in tournament room! Phone: 317-352-1231. HR:
An American Classic! $99 single/quad. $50,000 in prizes based on 500 paid entries, else propor- Nov. 20-22, Illinois
World Chess Live Grand Prix Points: 200 (enhanced)
June 5-7 or 6-7, Nevada tional, except $40,000 (80% of each prize) minimum guarantee. A one section 2009 National Youth Action
tournament with Class prizes. Top 5 US players qualify for 2010 US Cham- 9SS, G/30, DoubleTree hotel, 1909 Spring Road, Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523,Tel:
2009 National Open pionship. Many side events, including US Blitz Championship 8/8. USCF 1-630-472-6000 (1.800.222.TREE); $89 single/double/triple/quad. Four Sec-
6-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2 day option rds 1-3 G/60).South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, Delegates meeting 8/8-9, workshops 8/5-7, USCF Awards Luncheon 8/8 noon, tions K-3, K-6, K-9, K-12. Entry Fee: $40 by 10/25/09 USPS (or $40 on-line
9777 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89183. $100,000 Prize Fund GM lectures & simuls to be announced. Choice of three schedules: Traditional: by 10/25, 6 pm); $60 by 11/13/09 USPS (or $60 on-line 10/25/09, after 6 pm
based on 850 paid entries ($70,000 guaranteed).Championship. $$: 8000-4000- 40/2, SD/1. One round daily at 7 pm, except rd. 9, 8/9 at 3pm. 6-Day Option: - 11/13/09, 6 pm); $75 USPS 11/13 11/17 (or $75 on-line 11/13/09, 6:01 pm
2000-1000-600-400-400-400-400-400-200-200-200-200-200, under 2500 2000, 8/4 7 pm, 8/5-7 12 noon & 7 pm, 8/8 7 pm, 8/9 at 3pm. 4-Day Option: 8/6 2 11/19, 6 pm); $75 by 11/20/09 6 PM on site (on-site entries after 11/20/09
under 2400 1600, under 2300 1200, Unrated 600-400-200. $2,000 EXTRA for pm, 5 pm & 8 pm; 8/7 10 am, 1 pm, 3:30 pm & 7 pm, 8/87 pm, 8/9 3pm. All 6 PM can not be guaranteed pairing for round 1, instead they may receive
perfect score. The winner of the Championship section also receives a replica schedules merge after Round 6 & compete for same prizes. Projected prizes: point bye round 1). Checks payable only to Chess Central. Awards: Indi-
of the Edmondson Cup. Under 2200. $$: 5000-2500-1300-600-350-250-250- Top Places: $8000-4000-2000-1500-1000-800-600-500, clear winner $200 vidual:1st 20th Place in each section (K-3, K-6, K-9, K-12).Class Awards:1st-3rd
250-250-250-100-100-100-100-100. Under 2000. $$: 5000-2500-1300-600- bonus.If tie for first, top two on tiebreak play speed game (white 5 minutes, Place, K-3:U800, U600, U400, Unr.K-6:U1000, U800, U600, Unr.K-9:U1200,
350-250-250-250-250-250-100-100-100-100-100. Under 1800. $$: 5000-2500- black 3 minutes and gets draw odds, 5 second delay) for bonus and title. U1000, U800, Unr.K-12:U1400, U1200, U1000, Unr.Teams:1st-10th Place in
1300-600-350-250-250-250-250-250-100-100-100-100-100. Under 1600. $$: Class Prizes: Top Master (2200-2399): $2500-1200-800-500. Top Expert each section.Special Sportsmanship trophy! Schedule: Opening Ceremony
5000-2500-1300-600-350-250-250-250-250-250-100-100-100-100-100. Under (2000-2199): $2500-1200-800-500. Top Class A (1800-1999): $2500-1200- Sat., Nov 21 at 9:30 am.Rds. 1-5 Sat., 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, 3:30 pm & 5 pm.Rds.
1400. $$: 2500-1500-1000-500-250-150-150-150-150-150-100-100-100-100- 800-500. Top Class B (1600-1799): $2500-1200-800-500. Top Class C 6-9 Sun., 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm & 3:30 pm. Side Events: Bughouse Tourna-
100. Under 1200. $$: 1500-1000-500-250-150-100-100-100-100-100-100- (1400-1599): $2000-1000-600-400. Top Class D (1200-1399): $1500-700-500- ment Fri, Nov 20, 6:30 pm.EF $20 per team ($10 for individuals and we help
100-100-100-100. Plus score bonus ($16,000) in addition to any other prizes, 300. Top Class E or below (under 1200): $1500-700-500-300. Top Unrated: you create a team). On site registration only. Registration closes at 5 pm, Fri,
every player who finishes with 3-1/2 points or better wins a $50 gift certifi- $800-400-200. Half Point Byes: must commit before round 4; up to 3 byes Nov 20.One section only, K-12. Bughouse Awards: 1st-10th Place. Blitz
cate. Plus score certificates will be given on site only.EF: $159 by 1/19, $179 allowed for 2000/up, 2 byes for 1400-1999, one bye for Under 1400/Unr. Zero Tournament Sat, Nov 21, K-6 & K-12, 6:30 pm, EF $15 USPS/on-line by 10/25,
by 5/19, $199 by 6/3, $220 on site. $41 less for unrated players, $99 more for point byes are always available in any round. Entry Fee: Online, $135 by 6 pm, $20 USPS from10/26 11/17; $20 on-line 10/26, 6:01 pm -11/19,
players rated under 2100 in the Championship Section. This is an open tour- 5/15, $155 by 7/29. By mail, $137 postmarked by 5/15, $157 postmarked by 6pm; $25 on site.Registration closes at 5 pm, Sat, Nov 21. Blitz Awards: Indi-
nament - you may play in any section at or above your rating level; unrated 7/23. By phone, $140 by 5/15, $160 by 7/29. At site, all $180. GMs free. vidual: 1st-20th in each section.Team:1st-10th in each section. Awards
players may play only in Championship Section. Provisionally rated players may August official ratings used; unofficial ratings used if otherwise unrated. CCA Ceremony for Blitz and Bughouse:Sun, 9 am. NYA Awards Ceremony: Sun,
not win more than 3rd prize in any section except Championship. CCA minimum ratings used if above USCF. Foreign player ratings: usually 100 points added Nov 22, 5:30-7 pm. Club Teams allowed! Master simuls and analysis sched-
ratings or other ratings may be used if higher than USCF June Supplement. Reg: to FIDE or FQE, 200+ added to most foreign national ratings, no points added uled. Hotel Info: DoubleTree hotel, Oakbrook, Il (hotel registration code: NYA)
4-11 p.m. Thursday, 8-9:30 a.m. Friday. Rds: 11-6, 11-6, 10-5. 2-day schedule: to CFC. Highest of multiple ratings generally used. Ent: USCF, ATTN: 2009 US www.doubletreeoakbrook.com, or doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/per-
Reg: 8-9 a.m. Saturday. Rds: 10-12:30-3-6: merge with 3-day in round 4. Half Open, PO. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. Online entry: https://secure.us sonalized/CHIOADT-NYA-20091120/index.jhtml (630) 472-6020 or 630 472-6000
point byes available in any round, but round 5 or 6 byes must be requested chess.org/webstore/tournaments.php. Phone entry: 800-903-8723. Tourna- (1.800.222.TREE), HR single/double/triple/quad $89. Enter on line (except Bug-
before the start of round 2. Chess sets and boards provided for tournament ment website: main.uschess.org/tournaments/2009/usopen/. FIDE rated, house) at nya2009.com. Checks payable only to Chess Central (no checks
play only, not for skittles. Please bring chess clocks! The LAS VEGAS INTER- no cell phones. Bring a clock - none supplied. Sets/boards supplied for tour- to USCF or Mike Zacate): Mail registrations with name-contact info-grade-
NATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL features the National Open, the U.S Game/10 nament but not for skittles. WCL JGP. birthday-team/school-uscf ID & exp.-address-city-zip-e-mail address-coach
Championship and the Susan Polgar World Chess Championship for Girls and name & contact info to Mike Zacate (Please, no checks payable to Mike or
Aug. 22, Illinois
Boys. Many free extras and surprises! Free parking. Free raffle with great USCF), 9401 Birch, Mokena, IL 60448. Updated info/Hotels/On-Line Entries:
prizes. Free lectures by GM Susan Polgar and others. Free analysis of your nya2009.com. $10 service charge for on-site section/roster changes, and all
games by GM Arthur Bisguier. Susan Polgar International Chess Camp all refunds. Bookdealers scheduled.
4R-SS G/60 - $5000 b/150 fully paid entries. Holiday Inn Chicago - North
day Thursday. Grandmaster Simul Thursday afternoon. US. Game/10 Thurs-
Shore. 5300 W Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60077 (see tournament website for direc-
day night.Scholastic Tournament Friday. LOW room rates! HR: $65 (not $75)
single or double ($95 Friday and Saturday nights). 1-866-791-7626 or (702)
796-7111. Dont be shut out; make your reservations early and be sure to
tions). Free Parking. In 6 sections: M/X: $500-300-200-100Top U2400, U2300,
U2200 each $150, Class A: $350-250-150-75, Class B: $350-250-150-75, Grand Prix
Class C: $300-200-100-50, Class D: $300-200-100-50, Class E/F/U: $200-100- Apr. 10-12, Nevada
50-25, Unrated Prize - Book Prize Only. Unrated must play in M/X or Class E/F/U
sections. Trophies for 1st - 3rd place, scholastic players with non-cash prize 9th Annual RENO-FAR WEST OPEN
entry fee. $10 extra to play 1 class up. Entry Fee: $80 adult, $40 scholastic 6SS,40/2,20/1,G/1/2.Sands Regency Hotel/Casino, 345 N.Arlington Ave. Reno,
DROPPING OUT? (K-12), $20 anyone but not eligible for cash prizes thru 6pm 8/21. Onsite
$100 adults, $60 scholastic (K-12), $20 anyone but not eligible for cash prizes.
$5 refund at tournament with proof of ICA membership (Scholastic entries count
NV 89501. 1-866-386-7829 or (775) 348-2200. $$22,500 b/250. $$15,000 Gtd.
(Prizes 1-10 in Open Section Gtd. plus 1/2 of all other prizes). Free Lecture
&Analysis Clinic by GM Larry Evans! 5 Sections. Open (2000 & above) EF: $137,
Have to miss a round? as 1/2 entry, No-cash prize entry does not count towards based on) - non-cash
prize entry fee not eligible for any discounts. SPECIAL COMBINED ENTRY FEES:
(1999 & below = $151) (GMs & IMs free but must enter by (3/21) or pay late
fee at door). $$2,000-1,200-1000-800-600-500-400-400-300-300, (2399/below)
Discounted Entry fees available for registering for the US G/60 & US G/30 ($5 - $1,000,(2299/below) - $1,000-500, (2199/below) - $1000-500-300-200 (If a
It is very important that you off each tournament) - non-cash prize entry fee not eligible for any discounts. tie for 1st then a playoff for $100 out of prize fund). Sec.A (1800-1999) EF:
SPECIAL OFFER FOR ILLINOIS OPEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Enter either $136; $$1,000-500-300-200-100-100-100-100-100-100. Sec.B (1600-1799)
the US G/60 or US G/30 and receive a $5 rebate for your early registration EF: $135; $$900-500-300-200-100-100-100-100-100-100. Sec.C (1400-1599)
NOTIFY THE DIRECTOR to the 2009 Illinois Open State Championships. For more information visit EF: $134; $$800-400-300-200-100-100-100-100-100-100. Sec.D/under
www.chessforlife.com. Mail payments (made payable to) and registration (1399-below) EF: $133; $$700-400-300-200-100-100-100-100; 1199/below
before pairings are made, so no information to: North American Chess Association, 2516 North Waukegan Road $$300; Top Senior (65+) -$200; Club Champ.- $400-200. ALL: Entries must be
Suite 342, Glenview, IL 60025. Byes: One 1/2 pt bye allowed. Rd 4 bye must postmarked by 3/28 or pay late fee-$11 until 4/3 (do not mail after 4/3), $22
one is deprived of a game! If you commit by start of Rd 2. Re-enter with 1/2pt bye in Rd 1 for $50. August Sup- at site. All classes have trophies 1st 3rd.Unrated players are free entry but
forfeit without notice, you may be plement used. Schedule: Reg: 8:15am - 9:15am, Rds 10, 12:30, 3, 5:30. not eligible for cash prizes- must join USCF for 1 full year thru this tournament
Hotel rates: $99+tax, 847-679-8900. Mention North American Chess Asso- . 1st Unrated = trophy + 1 yr. USCF Mem.$10 discount to Seniors (65+ yrs.)
FINED up to the amount of the ciation rate. Reserve by 8/7 or as available only. Car rental: Hertz, & Juniors (19-under). Players may play up. Provisionally rated players may only
entry fee! 800-654-3131, Hertz CDP#178693. BRING BOARDS, SETS, CLOCKS - NONE PRO- win 1/2 of 1st place money. CCA ratings may be used. Note: pairings not
VIDED.USCF membership required. USCF single tournament membership changed for color unless 3 in a row or a plus 3 and if the unlikely situation occurs

World Chess Live Grand Prix Points: 10 World Chess Live Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced)
3 colors in a row may be assigned. SIDE EVENTS: Thurs. (4/9) 6-7:15pm Apr. 19, California Southern Apr. 21, New York
Free Lecture-GM Larry Evans; 7:30pm-GM Khachiyan Simul ($15); 7:30pm-Blitz
(5 Min) tourney ($20) 80% entries = Prize Fund. Sat. (4/11) (3-4:30pm) Free 2009 Westwood Spring Open St. Johns Masters at the Marshall Chess Club
Game/Position Analysis - GM Larry Evans.ALL REG: 5-9pm (4/09), 9-10am 5-SS, G/40. Los Angeles Chess Club, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, CA 90025, 4SS, G/30.ThirdTues. of every month. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open
(4/10). RDS: 12-7, 10-6, 9:30-4:30. Byes available any round (if requested by 2nd floor (4 blocks West of 405 Fwy). $$1500 b/50, 80% of each prize guar- to players rated over 2100 (plus all players scoring 2.5 or more at any CCNY
Rd.1). ENT: make checks payable and send to: SANDS REGENCY (address anteed. In two sections: Open: $400-200-50, U2200 125, U2000 125. Reserve at MCCThursday4 Rated GamesTonight! since the prior months SJM) EF: $40,
listed above), postmarked by 3/28. $11 late fee if postmarked by 4/3. Do not (U1800): $$200-125, U1600 $100, Under 1400/unrated $100, U1200 $75. EF: members $30, GMs $10 (returned on completion of tournament). For each event,
mail after 4/3 or email after 4/08. $22 late fee at site. HR:(Sun-Thurs. $27!) $47 if received by 4/18, $55 at site. SCCF memb. ($18, under 18 $10) req. for money added to prize fund by the sponsors, St. Johns University, and other gen-
(Fri. & Sat. $54!) + tax.1-866-386-7829 mention (Code) CHESS09 (Reserve by rated S. CA residents. No checks or credit cards at site. Half point byes: limit erous patrons.Top three prizes guaranteed. $$G 300-200-100.Top U2400 and
3/21/09). INFO: Jerry Weikel 6578 Valley Wood Dr., Reno, NV 89523, (775) 747- 1, must be req. w/entry. Reg.: 9-9:45 a.m. Rds.: 10-11:30-1:30-3:15-4:45. 2 Top U2300 prizes. Special prize for biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15-
1405, wackyykl@aol.com Or check out our website at: www.renochess.org/fwo. Free Parking lots on the SW corner of Santa Monica & Purdue, or in the build- 9:30-10:45pm. One bye available, rds 1 and 4 only; declare at registration.
To verify entry check website. WCL JGP. ing basement ($3). Inf: admin@westernchess.com. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery,
Apr. 23-May 21, Pennsylvania
835 N. Wilton Place #1, Los Angeles, CA 90038. On-line entry:
Apr. 11, New York
www.westernchess.com. State Championship Qualifier. WCL JGP. 2009 Hatboro Open

Jenifer Woods Memorial Grand Prix Apr. 19, District of Columbia 5-SS, 40/90, G/1.Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 151 W. County Line Road
4SS RDS. 1 & 2 G/60, RDS. 3 & 4 G/90 @RCC (GTD) $150-90-60 class $80. Reg.: (near Blair Mill Road), Hatboro 19040. $$950 Gtd. In one section: $400-200,
8:30-9:15. RDS.: 9:30-12-2:15-5:30 EF: $30 Adv Ent/Info: Rochester Chess Cen- G/60 Spring Sensation U1900 $100, U1700 $100, U1500 $100, Upset Prize $50. EF: $35 at site, $5 less
ter, 221 Norris Drive, Rochester, NY 14610. (585)442-2430. $2,200 in prizes for a 1 day, 5 round event!Caldwell Hall Auditorium, 620 to Chaturanga CC members. Write checks to Chaturanga Chess Club. Reg.:
Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20064.Open: $600-400-200Top A,B/unr 6:45-7:20pm. Rds.: 7:30pm each Thursday. Bye: limit 1, any round, must
Apr. 16, New York
$120 ea. Free ent. to GMs, $55 deducted from any prizes, preregistration request before Round 3 starts. Info: Jorge Amador, POB 387, Forest Grove PA
10 Grand Prix Points Tonight! required. U1600:$300-200-100,Top U1200/U1000 $80 ea. Unr. player must play 18922, (215) 794-8368, (new email) chaturanga@verizon.net. NS, NC, W.
4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 West 10 St, bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: in Open Section.All prizes b/o 50, U1600 players count as 2/3 entry.50% of WCL JGP.
all prizes guaranteed. Rds. 9:30-11:45-2:30-4:45-6:30.Entry: $50 recd by
212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club membs $25, GMs free ($20 from prize), specified Apr. 24-26 or 25-26, Iowa
Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$560 b/32 paid entries (may be lim- 4/13, $60 after. $20 off for U1600.2 half point byes available - must be
ited to 1st 36 to enter), top 2 Gtd: $$ 200-110-50, Top U2200/unr $105, U2000 requested at registration.Mail EF to CUA Chess, 204 Pryzbyla, 620 Michigan 3rd Annual Okoboji Open
$95. Limit 2 byes (1 bye for U2000), commit by 8:15. Reentry $15. CCA ratings Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20064, Visit studentorg.cua.edu/chess for online (Note: corrected to be a Grand Prix event.)Alex Yermolinsky to play, have a Lec-
may be used. Class pairings OK rd. 4. Reg ends 10 min before game. Rds. 7- registration/information. ture & do a Simul. 5SS, G/2, Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center, 1405

8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! Apr. 19, New Jersey Highway 71 S, Okoboji, IA 51355. An Iowa Qualifying Points Event.Top five prizes
($1,000) Guaranteed! EF: $40 by 4/18 or $50 at site. Sr/Jrs $25 by 4/24 or
Apr. 17- May 8, New York
ICA Spring 2009 Open Championship $35 at site. GMs and IMs Free Entry. Memb. Reqd: $15 (Jr/Sr $10). OSA. USCF
Queens Spring Open Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. OpenTo All Ages reqd. $$50%GTD: Sr/Jr entry count as half. $400-250-150-100-100. U2200
4-SS, G/120, All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Avenue, Jamaica NY With Rating >1400 4SS G/60 U. S. Chess Federation Membership Required, $225-125-75-75, U2000 $200-125-75-75, U1800 $175-125-75-75, U1600 $175-
11432. EF: $40, QCC members $30.$$200-100 guaranteed to top 2, more per Prize Fund ($$ b/40) 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each 125-75-75, U1400 $150-75-50, U1200 $100-75-50, U1000/Unr $75-50.Trophies
entries. Up to two 1/2 pt byes with advance notice (if declared before Rd 3). $100. Best Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 65 Years Old $75. Prize Fund Will to 1st, top female, top Sr. and top Jr. 1/2 pt bye any round if req. before rd. 2.
REG.: 7:30-8:00 RDS.: 8:15 each Friday. ENT (mail by 4/11): Ed Frumkin, 445 Not Be Reduced Below 70 %. Reg Ends at 9 Late Entrants Will Receive 1/2 Point Satelitte Locations: 1st Round to be played at Chess Castle on Thursday 4/23
E 14th St #10D, NYC 10009 (212-677-3224 before 10pm and before 5pm on Bye For Rnd 1. EF: Adv (pmk. By Apr 15th) $40, AT Site $45. GMs Free Entry. for metro area players; see website for details and refer back for other pos-
Fri). WCL JGP. Make EF: and/or USCF membership checks payable to: International Chess sible sites. Rds: 3-Day Option 4/24 6:00, 4/25 9:00-4:30, 4/26 9:00-2:30;
Academy. INFO 201 287 0250 or 201 833 1741, Email: Diana@icanj.net (Web 2-Day Option 4/25 9:00-1:00-4:30, 4/26 9:00-2:30. Reg: 4/24 5:00-5:45 and

Apr. 18-19, Louisiana Site Entries: www.icanj.net). Rds: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. 4/25 9:00-9:45. Satellite locations may be available for 1st rd, see website for
ENT: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Lane, New Milford, NJ 07646. NS NC W. details. ENT: Jodene Kruse, 934 6th St, Sibley, IA 51249 feoscacchi@msn.com.
2009 Louisiana Pro-Am INFO: jodene77@yahoo.com. HR: $89 by April 10, 1-800-727-4561 (Calls
5-SS, G/2. Site: Baton Rouge Bridge Center, 3033 Old Forge Dr., Baton Rouge, Apr. 19, New York only), mention Chess group. www.fiorechess.org. Sponsors: GM Alex Yer-
LA 70808. EF: $45 if mailed by 4/10, $55 at site. LCA Memb. reqd ($10 Adult, molinsky, House of Staunton, GM Susan Polgar, SW Mn Chess, Crown
$5 Schol.), OSA. Prizes: $2000 b/60, 50% Gtd. Two Sections: Pro (Open): Binghamton Monthly Tourney Trophy. NS NC W. WCL JGP.
$400-200-100; U2000 $200-100. Amateur (U1800): $250-100; U1600 $200-100; 4 Round SS, Time control G/60. Reg. 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM. (Please register in

U1400 $150-100; U1200/UNR $100. Reg.: 4/18, 8:15-9:15am. Rds.: Sat: 9:30- advance if possible) ENTRY: $30/ $35 at site. Cash only at site. (checks Apr. 24-26, Michigan
2-6:30, Sun: 9:30-2. Bye: A 1/2 point bye is allowed but must be declared before payable to Cordiscos Corner Store) ROUNDS: 9:15-11:45-2:15-4:30. PRIZES:
round 2 begins.HR: Comfort Suites (very close to site), (225) 923-3377, call for 1st $200- 2nd $100- 3rd $50- Best Under 1600 $30. Guaranteed! Please bring Great Lakes Open
rates. Ent/Info: Alex Steger, 14946 Currency Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, ste- clocks. Cordiscos Chess Center, 308 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901. (607) 3 Sections: OPEN, U1800, U1400.60% Guaranteed.2-Day & 3-Day sched-
geralex@hotmail.com, (225) 933-9548. NS, NC. WCL JGP. 772-8782.jcordisco@stny.rr.com. ules available for ALL sections. Merge after RD 2. Held at McCamly Plaza

Tournament Life
Hotel, 50 Capital Avenue SW, Battle Creek, MI 49037 (See Lodging below). SPE- rd 2; limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye towards U1800 prizes). HR: $79-79, 1-800- under. $$GTD: $200-125. Booster: Open to 1499 & under. $$GTD: $150-100.
CIAL EVENTS: Sat, 7pm Blitz Tournament, EF:$10 (90% payout).Sun, 9am IM STRATTON, 802-297-2500, reserve by 4/10 or rate may increase. Car rental: Unr. must play in Open Section. ALL: EF: $35 advance until 4/18, $45 at site.
or GM Lecture ($10).STRICT RULE ENFORCEMENT:Cell phones must be off Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online at chesstour.com. Reg.: 04/25 8:30am - 9:30am. Rds : Sat 10,3; Sun 10,3. ENT: Mike Goodall, 461
or in silent mode in tournament room.1st infraction, deduct half remaining time Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games used if otherwise Peachstone Terrace, San Rafael, CA 94903-1327 (415) 491-1269. INFO:
or game forfeiture if less than 10 minutes remaining on clock; automatic for- unrated.Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Ques- mike.goodall@comcast.net. No phone or e-mail entries. Bring equipment,
feiture for 2nd infraction. Spectator infraction: Banned from tournament tions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. none provided. NS NC W. WCL JGP.
playing areas for remainder of tournament. Headphones cannot be used if oppo- Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.
A State Championship Event!
nent objects for any reason and cannot be used in last round by players with
A State Championship Event! Apr. 26, Massachusetts
a plus score; must be willing to present headphones to TDs for exam at any
Apr. 25, New Hampshire
time; failure to do so will result in removal from tournament without refund. 19th Massachusetts G/60 Championship
Chief TD:Senior TD Ed Mandell.EF (Uage 16 deduct $10):By 4/1:OPEN:2-Day New Hampshire Quick Chess Championship (QC) 4SS, G/60, Kennedy Senior Center, 117 E. Central St., Natick, MA 01760.
$72; 3-Day $73 (IMs, GMs Free; early EF deducted from winnings). U1800: A NH Grand Prix Event.8SS, GAME/25, Comfort Inn, 298 Queen City Ave., $$1700 guaranteed. 4 sections: Open: $$300-150, under 2150 $125. Under
2-Day $62; 3-Day $63. U1400: 2-Day $52; 3-Day $53. By 4/20: 2-Day $82-$72- Manchester, NH 03102. EF: $20 postmarked by 18 April, $25 at site. NHCA Memb. 2000: $$250-125, under 1850 $100. Under 1700: $$200-100, under 1550
$62; 3-Day $83-$73-$63.After 4/20 or on-site:2-Day $92-$82-$72; 3-Day Reqd: $8, Juniors $6. OSA. $$GTD: $200-$100. U2000 $100. U1600 $100. $75. Under 1400: $$150-75, under 1200 $50. Unrated may play in any section
$93-$83-$73. USCF and a State membership required; can be purchased on site. Plaque to top finishing NH resident. Registration: 9:00-9:45. Rds.: 10-11-1- but cant win 1st except in Open. EF: $39 postmarked by 4/21 or online (Pay-
Up to TWO 1/2-pt. byes available; must request prior to start of RD 3.TL:3- 2-3-4-6-7. Byes: available any round, limit two. Must be requested before round Pal) at www.MassChess.org by 4/24; $45 on site.$15 discount for unrated; $10
Day:Rds 1-3, G-2hrs; Rds 4-5, 40/2, SD1.2-Day:Rds 1-2, G-60; Rd 3, G-2hrs; four. ENT: Alex Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex discount for seniors (65+) or additional family members (first pays full EF);
Rds 4-5: 40/2, SD1.REG.:3-Day, Fri, 4/24:5:00-6:29pm.2-Day, Sat, 4/25:8:30- Relyea, relyea@operamail.com. HR: (603) 668-2600. www.relyeachess.com. GM, IM free. Limit one discount per player. Reg.: 8:30-9:30.Rds.: 10-1-3:15-
10:29am.RDS.:3-Day:Fri, 7pm; Sat, 12, 4; Sun, 10, 4:30.2-Day: Sat, 11, 1:30, NS, W. 5:30.Limit 1 half point bye, any round, requested with entry. MACA memb.
4; Sun, 10, 4:30. $$:$5,000 Prize Fund (60% guaranteed): OPEN $2,500 (b/42, required ($12, juniors $6), OSA. Ent: Ken Ballou, 27 Fenway Drive, Framing-
min. 6 per prize group):1st, 2nd $1000, $600; TOP X:$350, TOP A:$300; TOP Apr. 25, New Mexico
ham, MA 01701-4012 or online (PayPal) at www.MassChess.org. Info: George
U1800/UNR:$250 (UNR elig. only for OPEN or U1800 prize). U1800 $1,400 Mirijanian, 978-345-5011, G60Info2009@masschess.org, www.MassChess.org.
(b/32, min. 6 per prize group): 1st, 2nd $450, $300;TOP C:$250;TOP D:$225; 15th Annual Pir Maleki Memorial

TOP U1400/UNR:$175 (UNR elig. only for Top or U1400 prize).U1400 $1,100 United World College, Montezuma, NM.6 Sections.Professor: Above 1699 Apr. 26, New Jersey
(b/30, min. 6 per prize group): 1st, 2nd $425, $275; TOP E: $225; TOP (U/age 21 above 1599) or UR. 1st 225 gtd, 2nd 125 gtd, U2000: 100 b/12.3SS,
U1000/UNR: $175 (UNR elig. only for TOP or U1000 prize). Lodging: For G/100. EF $32, $27 U/21. Tutor: 1300-1800 or UR. 1st 150 gtd, 2nd 100 b/20, 2009 South Jersey Open
reservations, go online at www.mccamlyplaza.com or call toll-free: 1-888- U1550: 50 b/20. 4SS, G/60. EF $22, $17 U/21. Sophomore: Under 1350 or UR. 4-SS, G/60, td/5. $2000 Guaranteed Prizes. Wyndham Hotel, 1111 Rt. 73 N.,
622-2659; ask for Great Lakes Open chess rate ($79/night if booked by April 1st 100 gtd, 2nd 70 b/20, U1100: 40 b/20. 4SS, G/60.EF $22, $17 U/21. Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054. Top South Jersey player to be named South Jersey
3rd).Covered lot parking:$4 overnight (unlimited in/out privileges), free in Scholastic:U/age 19 and U1200 or UR.4SS, G45. 1st 75 gtd, 2nd 45 b/20 + Champion and receive a 1 year lease on the HoffmanTrophy! 4 Sections, Open:
nearby areas on weekends. For directions to hotel, go online to www.map trophies. EF $12. Youth U17:U/age 17 and U900 or UR.4SS, G/45. EF $8. Youth $500-250-150-100-50. U2000: $250-100-75-50. U1400: $250-100-75-50.
quest.com or www.yahoo.com/maps. Info & Ent:Stan Beckwith, 84 Bond St., U14:U/age 14 and U700 or UR.4SS, G/45. EF $8.Round 1 all sections 10 am. U1000: 1st wins a House of StauntonTournament Pkg. valued at $175.Trophies
Battle Creek, MI 49037-1907; (269) 964-2927 OR Ed Mandell, AllThe Kings Men, Late entries only by e-mail. Complete details at www.nmsco.org/Schedule. to top 4.TD reserves the right to place unr. players at his discretion and/or limit
(586) 558-4790, www.allthekingsmenchess.com. html or TD Andy Nowak at 505-310-0095 or anowak@cybermesa.com. an unr. players prize to $75. EF top 3 sections: $49 via mail by 4/20, $52 online
by 4/25, $59 cash onsite. U1000 EF: $25 via mail by 4/20, $27 online by
World Chess Live Grand Prix Points: 20 (enhanced) World Chess Live Grand Prix Points: 10
Apr. 24-26 or 25-26, Vermont Apr. 25, New York
4/25, $35 cash onsite. Reg.: 8:30 9:30 AM. Rds.: 10 AM, then ASAP. Lunch
The 10th Annual Bruce Bowyer Memorial Chess Tournament break after rd. #2. Two 1/2 pt. byes allowed (rounds 1-3) if requested with EF.
6th annual Vermont Spring Open ENT: All the Kings Men, 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071 or YourChessSet.
5 SS, 30/90, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60), Stratton Mountain Inn, Mid- 4SS, G/45. Hotel New Yorker, 8th Avenue & 34 St., NYC. 212-971-0101. EF:
$15.$$G: $250-$175-$125, U2200 $100, U2000 $75, U1800 $60. Reg.: 11:15- com/SJopen.INFO: Stephen Dick cs@ATKMchessSets.com or 856-582-8222.
dle Ridge Rd (take Stratton Mt Rd from center of Bondville), Stratton Mountain, DIR: Just off the NJTurnpike exit 4 or 295 exit 36A. Hotel Ph #: 856-234-7000.
VT 05155. Bondville is 13 mi SE of Manchester, VT on Rt 30; under 2 hours from 11:45, Rds.: 12-1:45-3:45-5:30pm. Ent: Cks or MO payable to Pat Bowyer, (be
sure to specify Grand Prix, Saturday), c/o PAR Group, Inc., 119 N. Park Avenue, Must bring your own equipment! Register online before April 15 and be
Albany, NY or Springfield, MA. $$G 2000. In 2 sections. Open: $400-230-120, entered to win a $70, NYTimes Deluxe Handheld Chess Computer by Excalibur.
top 1800-2049/Unr $200-100, top Under 1800 $200-100. Under 1550: $250- Suite 303, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Limit 70 players & positively NO door
ents. April 25th Bughouse team tourney starting time: 8pm. 5 minute Swiss WCL JPG.
120-60, top Under 1300 $150-70, no unrated may win over $100. EF: 3-day $68,

2-day $67 mailed by 4/17, all $69 online at chesstour.com by 4/22, $75 phoned or roundrobin depending on # of entries. 2 players per team. EF: $5/player. Apr. 26, New York
to 406-896-2038 by 4/22 (entry only, no questions), $80 at site. No checks at Cash to top team, trophies to top 2. PLEASE NOTE: Bring clocks and sets, none
site, credit cards OK. FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED if paying 1 year USCF dues. will be provided. $$$ payment must be received by Wednesday, April 22nd at Grandmaster Challenge
Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- online at chess- the latest. Info: pbowyer@bbowyer.org or (Pat Bowyer) 516-371-3717. (See 6-SS G/25 (G/20, D/5), Marshall CC, 23 W 10th St, NYC: 212-477-3716, lim-
tour.com $30, mailed, phoned or paid at site $40. Re-entry $40, not available New York section for Apr. 26, 10th Annual Bruce Bowyer Memorial Scholastic ited to first 64 entries. EF: $35 over 55/under 18, $45 others, $10 less to
in Open section. GMs free; $50 deducted from prize. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Tournament.) Marshall members (free buffet for participants.) GMs free, $25 deducted from
prize. Reg. ends 11:45 am. G$$350-250-150-100-75-50, $100 U2400, $100
Fri 6:30 pm, rds Fri 7, Sat 12-6, Sun 9-2:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 11:30 Apr. 25, North Carolina
am, rds. Sat 12-3-6, Sun 9-2:15. Half point byes OK all, must commit before U2200, $75 U2000, $50 U1800, top over 55$=age, top under 18 $=3x age, top
TACO 50 scoring female ($=# of players), special beauty prize. Rds.: 12-1:15-2:30-4:00-
Brooks Avenue Church of Christ, 700 Brooks Ave., Raleigh, NC 27607. $$2050 5:15-6:30. Byes: limit 2, request before Round 3. Quick rated; regular ratings
b/40 in 2 Sections Open: 5SS, G/60, $550-300-150. Under 2000 - $125, Under used for pairing and prize purposes. Additional class prize $500 2800+, $250
1800 - $125. Under 1600: 5SS, G/60, $350-200-125. Under 1200 - 125. ALL: 2700+.
EF: $55, by April 18th online registration, $65 onsite. Players Rated 2200+ as A State Championship Event!

of April 2009. $25 by April 18th, $35 on site.NCCA Memb. Reqd: $5. OSA. ENT: May 1-3, Georgia
Victor Beaman 252-413-9113. www.eastcarolinachess.com/taco50 entry-
form.htm. INFO: Victor Beaman, vbeaman248@gmail.com. Link:www.east 2009 Georgia State Championship
carolinachess.com/taco50.htm. Winship Ballroom, Dobbs University Center, Emory Univ. 5-SS. G/150 (2 day
schedule rd.1 G/90) $5,175 b/110 full paid entries, 70%G. 3 Sections: Cham-
Apr. 25, Wisconsin
pionship (over 1999): $750-450-300-225; U2200: $350-200-125; U2000:
$350-200-125; U1800: $300-175-100; U1600/Unrated: $300-175-100; U1400:
Hales Corners Challenge IX
$250-150-100; U1200: $225-125; Unr: $75. Unr. may win Unr. prize only. Tro-
4SS, G/60. Two Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600).Wyndham Milwaukee
phy to top Georgia resident each section. Rated players may play one section
Airport Hotel, 4747 S. Howell Avenue, Milwaukee (414-481-8000). EF: $35-Open,
above current rating. EF: $30 to Unr. All others: $49 if money received by 4/29.
$25-Reserve, both $5 more after 4/22.Comp EF for USCF 2200+, call TD for
$60 later or at site. Cash or check only. Make checks payable to: GCA. GCA mem-
details. $$ Open (b/25)=1st-$325 (guaranteed), 2nd-$175 (guaranteed), A-$100,
bership required for Georgia residents. 1/2 pt. bye any round, limit 2. Must
B & Below-$75; $$Reserve (b/25)=1st-$100, 2nd-$75, D-$50, E & Below-
commit in advance. No changes. Reg.: 6-7 pm on 5/1 or 8:30-9:30 am on 5/2.
$40.Reg.: 8:30-9:30, Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Ent: Payable to Southwest Chess
Rds.: 7:30; 2-7:30; 10-4. 2 day schedule: rd.1 at 10 on 5/2, then schedules
Club, c/o Allen Becker, 6105Thorncrest Drive, Greendale, WI 53129 Questions
merge. GCA meeting at 3 on 5/3. Enter: GCA, PO box 1611, Decatur, GA
to: TD Robin Grochowski: 414-744-4872 or 414-861-2745.
30031-1611. Info: ScottParker, 770-939-5030, president@georgiachess.org.

Apr. 25-26, California Northern WCL JGP.

4th Annual Frank Doyle Open May 1-3, South Carolina
Exchange Bank, 444 Aviation Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403. 4 round Swiss,
G/120. In 3 Sections Open: $$GTD: $250-175. Reserve: Open to 1899 &
Lee Hyder Memorial
$2000 b/40 ($1000 Gtd.) 5SS, 30/90, SD/1, Tri-Development Center, 314
Hampton Ave, Aiken, SC 29801. (2day, Rd.1 - G/90 then merge with 3-day). EF:
$55 if recd by Apr. 27, $65 at site, $35 re-entry. Free entry to Masters and above
($60 deducted from any prizes). Checks payable to W. Taylor. Memb. Reqd:
OSA. $$b/40: $500-300-200. U2000, U1700, U1400 each $200-130. 3 day:
Reg.: Fri. 6-7p - Rds.: 7:30, 1-7, 9-2:30 2 day: Reg.: Sat. 8-8:45a - Rd.1: 9 then
merge with 3 day. Half pt. byes available all rounds. Must commit to rds.4/5
before rd.2. ENT: Bill Taylor 918 Seminole Ave., Aiken, SC 29801. INFO: wtay-
lor424@bellsouth.net. www.aikenchess.net. WCL JGP.

May 2, New York
New York May Action!

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 4/30; $10 extra to enter by phone!

May 2-3, California Southern
11th Annual Los Angeles County Championship

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. $1000 guaranteed: $300-
150, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400 each $100, U1200 $50. EF: $39 if recd

by 4/30, $45 at door. Special option for HS/below: $15, 10 trophies only. SCCF $125-$100, If Hexagonals, Each is guaranteed $100-$75, If Quads, Each is guar- in Under 1300 Section and to seniors over 65 in Under 1500 & above sections.
membership reqd of So. Californians: $18, $10 jrs. Reg.: 9-9:40 am, Rds.: 10- anteed $100. ENTRY FEE: If received by May 15, $30.00. At site, $40.00. Under 900 EF: $24 if mailed by 5/13, $25 online at chesstour.com by 5/19, $30
2-6, 10-4. Info: Randy Hough (626) 282-7412, randallhough@yahoo.com. Ent: REGISTRATION: 6-9 pm on 5/15; 8-9:30 am on 5/16. ROUNDS: 10-2-6. BYES: phoned to 406-896-2038 by 5/19 (entry only, no questions), $40 at site. No
SCCF, PO Box 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754. State Championship Qualifier. WCL One only per tournament; must request before 1st roundbegins. ADVANCE checks at site, credit cards OK. All: FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED in U900 or
JGP. ENTRIES: Roanoke Valley Chess Club, P.O. Box 14143, Roanoke, Va.24038. U1300 Sections. ICA membership ($15, scholastic $10) required for rated Illi-
PHONE: (540) 344-4446. E-MAIL: info@roanokechess.com. WEB PAGE: nois residents. Special 1 yr adult USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry:
May 7, New York
roanokechess.com. NO SMOKING.NO COMPUTERS. 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-
10 Grand Prix Points Older Tonight! May 16-17, District of Columbia
4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 West 10 St, bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, Rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 12 & 7, Sun 12 & 7, Mon
212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club membs $25, GMs free ($20 from prize), specified D. C. Class Championships 10 & 4:30. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 11 am, Rds. Sat 12, 3:30 & 7, Sun
Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$560 b/32 paid entries (may be lim- 4-SS, U.S. Chess Center, 1501 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20005, 202/857-4922. 12 & 7, Mon 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule (U1300 & up): Reg. ends Sun 9 am,
ited to 1st 36 to enter), top 2 Gtd: $$ 200-110-50, Top U2200/unr $105, U2000 Free parking at site. Players may play only in their own section (May ratings Rds. Sun 10-12:30-2:30-4:30-7, Mon 10 & 4:30. Above schedules merge &
$95. Limit 2 byes (1 bye for U2000), commit by 8:15. Reentry $15. CCA ratings used) except K-12 may play up one section. All: Reg: 10 11. Irrevocable byes compete for same prizes. Under 900 schedule: Reg. ends Sun 9 am, Rds. Sun
may be used. Class pairings OK rd. 4. Reg ends 10 min before game. Rds 7- only if requested before play begins. Master/Expert Class D Sections TC: 10-12:30-2:30-4:30, Mon. 10-12:30-2:30. Byes: OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4
8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! 30/90, SD/1, Rds.: 11:30 5, 11 4:30. Trophies to top 4 school teams (top rds), must commit before rd 3 having under 2 pts. Hotel rates: $94-94-94-94,
4 players make a team) Master/Expert prizes guaranteed. Class prizes b/16 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 5/9 or rate may increase. Car rental:

May 8-10 or 9-10, Florida Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chess-
per section. EF: $42 if mailed by 5/9, $50 at site. Sections: Master/Expert: $$G
400 225 125; Class A: $$300 200 100; Class B: $$300 200 100; Class tour.com. Foreign player ratings: Usually 100 points added to FIDE, 100 to
16th Space Coast Open FQE, 200/more to most other foreign, no pts added to CFC or Jamaica. Most
C: $$300 200 100, Class D: $300 200 100. Classes E G/Under: TC:
5SS, 30/90, SD/1 (2-day Rd. 1 G/60). Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront foreign ratings other than CFC, FQE or Jamaica not accepted for U2000 or below.
G/45. Rds.: 11:15 1 3 5. Trophy prizes. EF: $15 if mailed by 5/9, $20 at
Resort, 1300 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL. $$10,000 b/165 pd., 60% Gtd. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign
site. Unrated EF: $20 but ineligible for cash prizes. Unrateds may use unpub-
6 Sections: Master/Expert: $1200+trophy-700-300, U2400 $600+trophy, or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US player ratings: May official ratings
lished ratings at organizers discretion. Ent: US Chess Center. Mail to address
U2200 $600+trophy-300. Class A: $600+trophy-300-200. Class B: $600+tro- used; FIDE ratings not used. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more
above. www.chessctr.org. WCL JGP for Master/Expert Class D sections.
phy-300-200. Class C: $600+trophy-300-200. Class D: $600+trophy-300-200. games usually used if otherwise unrated.Special rules: 1) Players must sub-

U1200: $600+trophy-300-200, U1000 $300+trophy-200, U800 $200+tro- May 17, New York mit to a search for electronic devices if requested by Director.In round 4 or after,
phy-100, trophies to top Brevard County scholastics players in K-3, K-5, K-8, players with scores over 80% in U1300/up and their opponents may not use
K-12, book to plus score not winning other prize. All: Rated players may play Grandmaster Challenge (QC) headphones, earphones, cellphones, or go to a different floor of the hotel with-
up one class only. Unr. may play in Master or U1200. Unr. limited to $100 prize 6-SS G/25 (G/20, D/5), Marshall CC, 23 W 10th St, NYC: 212-477-3716, lim- out Director permission. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY
unless place prize in Master. Prizes for 1st-3rd brilliancy and biggest upset rds ited to first 64 entries. EF: $35 over 55/under 18, $45 others, $10 less to 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658, chesstour.com. You may request lowest pos-
1-4, sponsored by Hollywood Kings. EF: $79, via mail or on-line by 4/30, $89 Marshall members (free buffet for participants.) GMs free, $25 deducted from sible section if May rating unknown. $15 service charge for refunds.Advance
on-line by 5/6 or at site (no credit cards); $20 less if Unr. or under age 18. Re- prize. Reg.: ends 11:45 am. Prizes: G$$350-250-150-100-75-50, $100 U2400, entries will be posted at chesstour.com.WCL JGP.
entry $40 by round 3 (1/2 point Byes for earlier rounds). GM/IM free entry $100 U2200, $75 U2000, $50 U1800, top over 55$=age, top under 18 $=3x
available on-line until 4/15, else $80 from prize. Special EF for Brevard County age, top scoring female ($=# of players.) Rds.: 12-1:15-2:30-4:00-5:15-6:30. May 23-24, Missouri
students in any section: $20 on-line, $25 at site (counts as 1/4 entry for Byes: limit 2, request before Round 3. Quick rated; regular ratings used for
based on prize fund). Reg: ends 1 hr. before 1st rd. Rds: Rd. 1 8pm Fri (2-day pairing and prize purposes. Additional class prize $500 2800+, $250 2700+. Show Me Classic
5SS, G/90, two sections - Open and U1600. Chess Club & Scholastic Cen-
10am Sat. at G/60), Rds. 2-5 Sat. 1-7, Sun. 9-3. Side events: Space Coast Open
May 19, New York ter, 4657 Maryland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108. EF: $50, $40 for annual members
Blitz. 4-SS (2 games/Rd), G/5. Prizes: Cash prizes based on entries. EF $10.
of the club. MCA Membership Reqd from $5. OSA. PF: Guaranteed first, b/40
Rds Sat. 12:30-6:30, Sun. 8:30-2:30. (i.e., Blitz rounds are prior to rounds 2-5 St. Johns Masters at the Marshall Chess Club 2nd-5th. Each section $300-200-150-100-50. Reg: 10-10:50, Rds: Sat 11, 2:15,
of main tournament). Other events: see sco2009.eventbrite.com.HR: $89.99 sin- 4SS, G/30.ThirdTues. of every month. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open 5:30, Sun 12, 3:15. One 1/2 point bye if declared before round 1. Ent: 4657 Mary-
gle-quad, $109.99 Kids Suite, $189.99 loft. 888-840-8601 or 321-783-2271, code to players rated over 2100 (plus all players scoring 2.5 or more at any CCNY land Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108 314-361-CHESS, info@saintlouischessclub.org.
SFT, reserve by 4/17. Ent: Space Coast Chess Foundation, c/o Harvey Lerman, at MCCThursday 4 Rated GamesTonight! since the prior months SJM) EF: $40, WCL JGP.
921 N.Thistle Ln, Maitland, FL 32751 or sco2009.eventbrite.com. Info only: Peter members $30, GMs $10 (returned on completion of tournament). For each event,
Dyson 321-452-9863, peter200@modusoperandi.com. FIDE, W. WCL JGP. money added to prize fund by the sponsors, St. Johns University, and other gen- May 23-24 or 24, New York

May 9, New Hampshire erous patrons.Top three prizes guaranteed. $$G 300-200-100.Top U2400 and
Top U2300 prizes. Special prize for biggest upset. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: 7-8:15- New York May Open!
4-SS, 30/90, SD/1, Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 W 10 St, bet. 5th-6th
Portsmouth Open 9:30-10:45pm. One bye available, rds 1 and 4 only; declare at registration.
Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. $$ 1,200 b/60 paid entries, minimum half each prize
A NH Grand Prix Event. Holiday Inn Portsmouth, 300 Woodbury Avenue, An American Classic! Gtd. May be limited to 1st 62 entries! 2 sections, Open. $$ 400-200-100,
Portsmouth, NH 03801. In 2 Sections Open: 4SS, GAME/65, $$GTD: $250-150-
May 22-25, 23-25 or 24-25, Illinois U2200/unr. $100. FIDE. Under 2000. $$ 200-100, U1800 $100, $100 unr. prize
100. U1900 $100. U1650: 4SS, GAME/65, Open to 1649 & under. $$GTD:
limit. Both, EF: $45, Club membs $30, GMs free ($25 from prize), specified
$150-100. U1300 $100. ALL: EF: $28 in advance, $33 at site. Registration: 9:00- 18th annual Chicago Open Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc
9:45. Advance entries must be postmarked by 5/01/2009. Rds.: 7SS, 40/2, SD/1 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/75; 2-day option, rds. 1-4 G/45). Under thru 5/21. 2 options: 2-Day, rds 12:30-5:30 pm each day; 1-day (rds 1-2 G/30),
10-12:30-3:00-5:30. Unrated may only win 50% of top prize in U1650. ENT: Alex 900 section plays separate 2-day schedule only, G/45. Westin Chicago North 10-11:15 am-12:30-5:30 pm Sun., merge rd 3. 2 byes max, commit by rd 2. Reg.
Relyea, 49 Technology Dr. #89, Bedford, NH 03110. INFO: Alex Relyea, Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling IL 60090 (from Chicago, I- ends 15 min. before game. Re-entry $20, counts half. Foreign unr. must enter
relyea@operamail.com. www.relyeachess.com. NS W. WCL JGP. 294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 east to Lake Cook Rd to US-45 Open. CCA Ratings may be used. EF $10 extra by phone!WCL JGP.

May 9, New York 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,
Jenifer Woods Memorial Grand Prix top Under 2500 $2000-1000. If tie for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game
4SS RDS. 1 & 2 G/60, RDS. 3 & 4 G/90 @RCC (GTD) $150-90-60 class $80. Reg.: (White 5 minutes, Black 3 minutes & gets draw odds, with 5 second delay) for
8:30-9:15. RDS.: 9:30-12-2:15-5:30 EF: $30 Adv Ent/Info: Rochester Chess Cen- title & bonus prize. Under 2300, Under 2100, Under 1900, Under 1700: each
ter, 221 Norris Drive, Rochester, NY 14610. (585)442-2430. $6000-3000-1500-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300. U2300 Section is FIDE USCF Membership Rates
rated. Under 1500: $5000-2500-1200-1000-700-500-400-300-300-300.Under
(U.S., CANADA, MEXICO)

Premium (P) and Regular (R)
May 15-17 or 16-17, New York 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;
17th annual New York State Open
receive larger if winning both. Under 900: $200-120-80, trophies to top 10. Prize
5SS, 30/90, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60), Howard Johnson Tiki Resort, Type 1 yr 2yr 3yr
limits: 1) Players with under 26 lifetime games rated through 5/09 list may
2 Canada St, Lake George, NY 12845. $$G 3000. In 2 sections. Open: $500-300-
not win over $1500 U1300 or $2500 U1500. Games rated too late for 5/09 list Adult P $49 $85 $120
200, U2100 $230-120, U1900 $220-110. Under 1700: $400-230-120, U1500
not counted. 2) If more than 30 points over section maximum on any list 5/08-
$200-100, U1300 $180-90, trophies to topU1100, U900, Unr, no unrated may Adult P ** $42 $78 $113
4/09, prize limit $1500. 3) Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot win
win over $200. All: 1 year NYSCA membership to NY residents who are not mem-
over $100 in U900, $600 U1300, $1000 U1500, $1300 U1700, $1600 U1900 or Adult R $36 $59 $81
bers. EF: 3-day $78, 2-day $77 mailed by 5/8, $79 online at chesstour.com b
$2000 U2100.4) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mailed
y 5/13, $85 phoned by 5/13 to 406-896-2038 (payment only, no questions), $90 Adult R ** $29 $52 $74
EF: 4-day $199, 3-day $198, 2-day $197 mailed by 3/16; 4-day $219, 3-day $218,
at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED if pay-
2-day $217 mailed by 5/13; all $250 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Senior (65+) ** $36 $65 $93
ing 1 year USCF dues. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with
Online EF at chesstour.com: $200 by 3/16, $220 by 5/19, $250 after 5/20 until
entry- online at chesstour.com $30, mailed, phoned or paid at site $40. Re-entry Young Adult P (U25)* $32 $59 $85
2 hours before rd 1. Phone EF at 406-896-2038: $205 by 3/16, $225 by 5/19
$40, not available in Open Section. GMs free, $60 deducted from prize. 3-day
(entry only, no questions). No phone entry after 5/19. GMs free; $150 deducted Youth P (U16)* $27 $49 $70
schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 12-6, Sun 9-2:15. 2-day
from prize. WGMs $100; another $100 deducted from prize. EF $70 less to all
schedule: Reg ends Sat 11:30 am, rds Sat 12-3-6, Sun 9-2:15. Half point byes Scholastic P (U13)* $23 $42 $60
OK all, must commit before rd 2; limit 2 byes (limit 1 bye towards U1900 or U1300
prizes). HR: 59-59-70 (2 double beds), 65-65-76 (2 queen beds), 518-668- Young Adult R (U25)* $24 $43 $61
5744, reserve by 5/5 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use Youth R (U16)* $20 $36 $51
AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com.Unofficial
uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games used if otherwise unrated. Ent: Scholastic R (U13)* $16 $28 $39
Premium membership provides a printed
Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for
copy of Chess Life (monthly) or Chess Life for

refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries
Kids (bimonthly) plus all other benefits of

posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.
World Chess Live Grand Prix Points: 6 regular membership. Regular membership
May 16, Connecticut
provides online only access to Chess Life

and Chess Life for Kids; TLA Bulletin will be
2nd Saturday Open
CH Booth Library, 25 Main St., Newtown, CT 06470, 100 yds. south of Flagpole
mailed to adults bimonthly and to scholas
on Rte.25. In 2 sections: Open: 3SS, G/60, Prizes: 1st $300 Gtd. Rds.: 10:15
tic members three times per year. Youth

and as available. Under 1600/Unr.: 4SS, G/45, Prizes: $100-50 Gtd. Unrated
provides bimonthly Chess Life, Scholastic

may not win more than $50. Rds.: 10:15-11:45-1:30-3.EF: Both Sections: $25,
bimonthly Chess Life for Kids, others listed

$5 less if recd by 5/12. Reg.: 9:30-10.Ent: Glenn Budzinski, 1 Black Cherry Lane,
above monthly Chess Life. See www.us

Sandy Hook, CT 06482.Questions only: licensingagent@yahoo.com.May be lim-
ited to first 50 players. NS, NC, W.
chess.org for other membership categories.
May 16, Virginia
Dues are not refundable and may be
changed without notice.
2009 Walter Muir Memorial
*Ages at expiration **Purchased online only

ROUNDS: 3-Round Swiss System Game/90. SITE: St. Johns Lutheran Church,
4608 Brambleton Ave. SW Roanoke, Va. 24018. GUARANTEED PRIZES:Top Sec-
tion: $125-$100-$75. Additional Sections: If Octagonals, Each is guaranteed

Tournament Life
An American Classic! 212-477-3716. EF: $35, Club membs $25, GMs free ($20 from prize), specified 5 Rounds, SS.Time Controls: 40/2, SD/1 (2 day option rds 1 & 2 G/75). Day-

May 23-25, California Southern Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$560 b/32 paid entries (may be lim- ton Chess Club, 18 W. 5th Street, Dayton, OH 45402.3 or 2 day option. Alexander
ited to 1st 36 to enter), top 2 Gtd: $$ 200-110-50, Top U2200/unr $105, U2000 Goldin will be playing in this Heritage Event - how about you? $$5,000 Gtd. 4
2009 Lina Grumette Memorial Day Classic $95. Limit 2 byes (1 bye for U2000), commit by 8:15. Reentry $15. CCA ratings sections: OPEN: $1000-$550- $350-$250, FIDE Rated. Under2000: $500-
6-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day schedule rds 1-3 G/60, then merges). LAX Hilton, 5711 may be used. Class pairings OK rd. 4. Reg ends 10 min before game. Rds 7- $300-$150, Under1800: $500-$300-$150, Under1600: $500-$300-$150.
W Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. $$10,000 b/200, 50% of each prize 8:15-9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! Unrated prizes limited to 1/3d except in the OPEN w/balance to next player(s)
guaranteed. In four sections: Open: $$T+1800-750-400-300-200, U2400 400, in line. EF: 3-day $67, 2-day $65 if mailed by 6/5.$77 at site 2 or 3 day.Free to
A Heritage Event!
U2200 700-300-200. Premier (under 2000): $$750-300-200-100. Amateur GM or IM. No checks at site, MC/Visa okay.DCC Members $5 discount. 3-day
(Under 1800): $$750-300-200-100. Reserve (Under 1600/unrated): $$750-300-
An American Classic!
schedule: Reg ends Fri 7:30 pm, rds Fri 8:00 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-day
June 5-7 or 6-7, Nevada
200-100. U1400 400-200, U1200 150, Unr 150. (Unrated may win Unrated schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 a.m., rds Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 9-3:15. Byes: two ok
prize only.) Best game prize $25, all sections eligible. All: half-point byes avail- 2009 National Open - must commit by round 2. Hotel & rates TBD - see www.daytonchessclub.com.
able, limit 2, rds 5-6 must be requested with entry & cannot be revoked. SCCF See Nationals. Ent: Dayton Chess Club, 18 West 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402 or register Online
membership req. ($18, jr. $10), OSA. No checks or credit cards at door Reg.: www.daytonchessclub.com.Look for 1/2 page ad in the May issue! Ques-
3-day 9-10 a.m. 5-23, 2-day 8:30-9:30 a.m. 5-24. Rds.: 3-day: 10:30-5 Sat-Sun, June 6, District of Columbia tions:dcc.18W5@sbcglobal.net or call 937.461.6283 to lv msg. WCL JGP.
10-4:30 Mon.2-day: 10-12:15-2:30 Sun., then merges. EF: $83 if received by
5-22, $95 door, U1400/unrated $67 by 5-22, $80 door. On-line entry: 20th Annual DC Action Championship June 13, New York
www.westernchess.com. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Pl. #1, Los 6-SS, G/30. US Chess Center, 1501 M St. NW. Washington, DC 20005 EF: $32
Angeles CA 90038. HR: $109 (310) 410-4000, use group code LGM. Parking if by 5/29, $40 at site. $$G400-250-100, U2200 $100, U2000 $80, U1800 $80, 8th Annual New Yorker June Open!
$10/day. Inf: admin@westernchess.com. NS, W, F. State Championship U1600 $80, U1400 $80, (Class prizes b/50, 4/class). Reg.: 10-11. Rds.: 11:30- 5-SS, G/50, beautifully renovated, well-lighted 3rd Floor, New Yorker Hotel, 481
1-3-4:30-6-8. Ent: DCCL, address above. Info: 202/857-4922. NS, NC, W. Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, New York. $$2,200 Guaran-
Qualifier. WCL JGP.
www.chessctr.org. teed prizes! 2 sections. Open, $$ 500-250-100, U2400/unr $160, U2200
A Heritage Event!
June 6, North Carolina $150, U2000 $140. Under 1800: $400-200-100, top U1600 $105, U1400 $95,
May 23-25, Oklahoma
$100 limit to Unr. EF: $56 postmarked by 6/5, $54 on-line thru 6/10 at
27th North American FIDE Open Orchard Lake Grand Prix www.chesscenter.cc, $60 by phone thru 6/10, $65 at site, $20 less to
4SS, Rd1&2 G/61 Rd 3&4 G/90. Orchard Lake Campground, Saluda, NC. EF: unrated players (only players with 3 games or less are unrated), $20 less to
7-SS, G/90+30 sec, Quality Inn- 2515 W. 6th Ave (Hwy-51) Stillwater, OK 1-
$26.50, Special U1200 EF: $16.50 (incl $6.50 cmpgrnd fee). $$GTD: $200-100- rated players in NY Junior Championship 6/14, GMs free ($30 from prize). Re-
405-372-0800. HR: 70-70-70. One section open to all. EF: $50 if postmarked 30-30-30-30-20-20-20-20. Rds.: 9:00-11:30-2:00-5:35. Accel pairings. ENT:
and paid by cash or ck before May 20, $60 at door.Reg.: Sat Noon-12:45; entry $30; $10 charge for refunds.Questions, chesscentr@aol.com or
Kevin Hyde, 705 Old Mtn Page Rd, Saluda NC 28773. 828-749-1625 hyde@ 845-569-9969 (credit card phone entries: 406-896-2191, 24 hours, no questions).
Rds.:Sat 1, 5:30, Sun 9-1-5, Mon 9-1. $$G 5,700 will not be lowered. $$G, $800, ioa.com. HR: 828-749-390. www.orchardlakecampground.com. www.ncchess.
$700, $600, $500.$$G $600 each class($300-200-100) Ex,A,B,C,D & below. After 6/10, enter at site. On-site reg ends 10:30 am. Rds. 11-1:30-3:30-5:30-
org. NCGP. WCL JGP.
Unr. competes in D & below. $50-$50 upset, 2 half pt byes rds 1-7, $10 OCF 7:30 pm. Limit 2 byes, commit by 1:30. CCA ratings may be used. Ent: Chess
required from all players. Free Parking. Ent: Frank Berry, 402 S. Willis, Still- A State Championship Event! Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. Bring sets, clocks,

water, OK 74074. 1-405-372-5758. FKimBerry@aol.c om NC, CMV, LS, W, June 6-7, Kentucky boards none supplied! W.
FIDE. WCL JGP.
The Kentucky Open June 13-14, Virginia
May 30, Tennessee 5rd SS, g/90. Location University of Louisville Shelby Campus, Founders Union
Building, 8003 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40222. EF: $40 if received by 6/3, 6th Annual George Washington Open
Rutherford County Open $45 after/on site. Current KCA membership required for all KY residents Reg- 5SS, Rds 1-3 G/2, rds 4-5 30/90 SD/1. $$2,200 (Top 3 G) B/90. Hotel Sierra,
5-SS, rd.1 G/30, rd.2 G/60, Rds.3, 4, 5 G/75. Grace Lutheran Church, 811 E. ular $8, Youth and Senior $4. Reg.: 8:30 - 9:30. Rds.: Sat, 10, 2, 5:30. Sun, 9, 45520 Dulles Plaza, Sterling, VA 20166. www.hotel-sierra.com luxurious sin-
Clark Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN. EF: $25 by 5/28, $30 at site. $$ (1160, top 2 G, 2. Half point bye 1-4, must request before rd 2, withdrawals are not eligible gle and double suites. 20 Reserved Single Suites available by June 6 at $99.
class prizes b/6 entries per class, else proportional): $200-120, X, A, B, C, D, for prizes. Prizes: $5100 b/120 paid entries. 3 sections Open, U1800, U1400.
E/below, Unr. each $120. Reg.: 8:00-8:45am. Rds.: 9:00-10:00-12:30-3:00-5:30. Doubles are great for families! Contact hotel at 703-435-9002 or 1-800.4.SIERRA.
Open prizes 1st 1000, 2nd 500, 3rd 300, M 200, X 200, A 200. Open 1-3 and M Be sure to ask for Virginia Chess rates; or book it online at stay.hotel-
Ent: Rutherford County Chess Club, P.O. Box 1593, Murfreesboro, TN 37133. fully guaranteed - remaining prizes 50% guaranteed andmust have at least 3
rccc.us/ (with map to site), rccc@rccc.us615-895-7989 NS. NC. W. sierra.com/?id=VIR Near Dulles Airport. See tournament website for directions
in the rating class to award a prize in that rating class.U1800 1st $500, 2nd
and more information. Open: $580-320-200 (G);Top X/A-Unr/B/C/D each $190,
June 4, Nevada 300, B 200, C 200. U1400 1st 500, 2nd 300, D 200, E 200, U1000 200, Unrated
100.Ent: Ky Open, c/o Allen Priest, 7803 Wolf Creek Court, Louisville, KY Top U1200 $150, Reg.: Saturday Jun 13: 8:30 am-9:45am. Rounds: Sat 10-230-
40241 or to the KCA P.O. Box. 8035, Louisville, KY 40257. E-mail questions or 7, Sunday 10-3:30p. One 1/2 pt bye allowed, must commit to byes with entry,
2009 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC)
See Nationals. entries to tyron316@hotmail.com or call 502-228-5054. WCL JGP. none allowed after 1st round starts and are irrevocable after play starts. EF:
$50 if recd by Jun 7th, $60 at site. Ent: Michael Atkins, PO Box 6138 (yes 6138!),
June 4, New York A Heritage Event! Alexandria, VA 22306. Make checks to: Virginia Chess. Email:
June 12-14 or 13-14, Ohio
10 Grand Prix Points Tonight! matkins2@cox.net, but NO e-mail entries, just information Web: www.vachess.
org/nova.htm W, NS, FIDE. WCL JGP.
4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at the Marshall Club, 23 West 10 St, bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: 51st Gem City Open Tournament

June 19-21 or 20-21, Maryland
Chesapeake Open
5SS, 40/120, SD/1, U1100 30/90 SD/1(All Rnd 1 G/120) (2-day option, rds 1-
2 G/75 U1100 2-day, rnds 1-2 G/60) Charles Commons, 3301 North Charles
Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. $$Based on score. Last year paid out over $5000.
6 sections: Open FIDE rated: 5.0 = $1500, 4.5 = $700, 4.0 = $350, 3.5 =
$150 (min $1500 payout, all payouts raised if less than $1500) U1900,U1700:
5.0 = $1200, 4.5 = $600, 4.0 = $300, 3.5 = $100U1500, U1300: 5.0 = $1000,
4.5 = $500, 4.0 = $250, 3.5 = $100U1100: 5.0 =$500, 4.5 = $250, 4.0 =
$125, 3.5 = $50 Unrated may not win over $100 in U1100, $200 U1300, $300
U1500, $400 U1700, or $500 U1900.EF: $90 by 5/20, $100 by 6/16, and $105
online only by 6/18, $110 at the door. Special EFs: $35 less in U1100, GMs
free; $50 deducted from prize, IMs 1/2 off entrance fee, $70 deducted from
prize. Special HR: $40 single Sat. night, pay with registration. Free room Sat.
night for GMs. $20 room Sat. night for IMs. Rooms may not be avail after
5/25. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6pm, rds Fri 7, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-
day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10am rds 11-2-6, 9-3:15. U1100 3-day schedule:
Reg ends Fri 6pm, rds Fri 7, Sat 11-4, Sun 9-2:00. U1100 2-day schedule: reg
ends Sat 10am, rds 11-1:30-4, 9-2:00. Ent: Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton
Ridge Rd, Towson MD 21204. Detailed rules and more information:
www.baltimorechess.org/Chesapeake_Open.html, online entry: chesa-
WA RN I N G !
peakeopen.eventbrite.com/. WCL JGP.
CELL PHONE
THE USE OF A
PROHIBITED!
IN THE TOURNAMENT ROOM IS
AT MOST TOURNAMENTS!
IF YOUR CELL PHONE RINGS IN A ROOM WITH

GAMES IN PROGRESS, YOU COULD BE SEVERELY
TURN IT OFF!
PENALIZED, MAYBE EVEN FORFEITED!

June 19-23, New York guests playing in tournament.Downtown location, Franklin Institute, many parking $8/day with guest room at Radisson. Special car rental rates: Avis,
museums, stores, restaurants within a few blocks. Prizes $250,000 uncon- 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com.
2nd NY International ditionally guaranteed.Free analysis of your games by GM Sam Palatnik; Foreign player ratings: 100 pts added to FIDE, 100 to FQE, 200 or more to
9SS 40/2 SD/60. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to all players rated free lectures by other GMs 9 am 7/3 & 7/4.In 9 sections (Unrated eligible only most foreign, no pts added to CFC.Most foreign ratings other than CFC or FQE
2200 or above (USCF or FIDE) and special invitees. May be limited to the first for Open, Under 2400, or Under 900). Open: $20000-10000-5000-2500-1500- or Jamaica not accepted for U2000 or below. Highest of multiple ratings used.
50 registrants. EF: $350 in advance, $400 on site. Players with USCF ratings 1000-800-700-600-500, clear winner bonus $200, top U2500 $2000-1000. If tie Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. US
over 2200 with no FIDE rating: $300 advance / $350 at site, Players with USCF for first, top 2 on tiebreak play speed game 7/5, 11 pm (White 5 minutes, Black player ratings: JULY LIST USED; FIDE ratings not used.Unofficial uschess.org
ratings over 2200 and FIDE rating U2200: $250 in advance / $300 at site. USA 3 minutes & gets draw odds, 5 second delay) for title & bonus prize. GM & IM ratings based on 4 or more games usually used if otherwise unrated. Special
players with FIDE ratings over 2200: $200 in advance, $250 at site. USA IMs, norms possible in 5-day & 7-day schedules. FIDE rated. Under 2400: $14000- rules: 1) Players must submit to a search for electronic devices if requested
USA WGMs, and Foreign FIDE-rated players: $150 in advance / $200 at site. 7000-3000-2000-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top U2300 $2000-1000. FIDEUnder by Director.In round 4 or after, players with scores over 80% and their oppo-
GMs, foreign IMs, and foreign WGMs $100, returned on completion of tour- 2200: $14000-7000-3000-2000-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top U2100 $2000- nents may not use headphones, earphones, cellphones or go to a different floor
nament; no money deducted from prize fund. Reg.: 6/19, 10:30-11:30. Rds.: 1000. Under 2000: $14000-7000-3000-2000-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top of the hotel without Director permission. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Sal-
6/19-6/22, 12-7 and 6/23 12noon. $25 less for Marshall Chess Club Mem- U1900 $2000-1000. Under 1800: $14000-7000-3000-2000-1000-900-800-700- isbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. You may
bers. $10,000 guaranteed $5000-2500-1500-1000 Plus special brilliancy prize. 600-500, top U1700 $2000-1000. Under 1600: $12000-6000-3000-2000- request lowest possible section if July rating unknown. $15 service charge
Award ceremony to follow round 9. Every player will receive a special 1000-900-800-700-600-500, top U1500 $2000-1000. Under 1400: $10000- for refunds.Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com.Bring set, board,
prize. WCL JGP. 5000-2500-1500-1000-900-800-700-600-500, top U1300 $1500-800. Under clock if possible- none supplied.WCL JGP.
1200: $5000-2500-1500-1000-800-700-600-500-400-300.Under 900/unrated:
World Chess Live Grand Prix Points: 150 (enhanced) World Chess Live Grand Prix Points: 15
June 25-29, Pennsylvania July 4, Pennsylvania
$300-200-100, trophies to top 10, no unrated may win over $100.Prize lim-
its: 1) Players with under 26 games played as of 7/09 list may not win over
3rd annual Philadelphia International World Open G/10 Championship (QC)
$1500 in U1200, $3000 U1400 to U1800. Games rated too late for 7/09 list not
9SS, 40/2, SD/1, Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, 17th & Race Sts., 5SS, G/10, Sheraton Philadelphia Hotel (see World Open). $2200 GUARANTEED
counted. 2) Players with official rating more than 30 points over section max-
Philadelphia, PA 19103. Special parking rate for players with guest rooms PRIZES. In 2 sections: Open: $400-200-100, top U2400/Unr $220, U2200
imum any month 7/08-6/09 have a prize limit of $2000. 3) Balance of any limited
$5/day; may be available for players without guest rooms, through 6/29 only. $200, U2000 $180. Under 1800: $300-150-80, top U1600 $160, U1400 $120,
prize goes to next player(s) in line. EF, if mailed by 2/17: 7-day $307, 5-day
$$G 10,000: $3000-1500-1000-600-400-300-200, top FIDE 2200-2399 $1000- U1200 $90, no unrated may win over $200. EF: $40. Reg: 7-10:15 pm, Rds:
$305, 4-day $304, 3-day $303. Mailed by 5/15: 7-day $317, 5-day $315, 4-day
500, top FIDE under 2200 or unrated $1000-500.Minimum prize if completing 10:30-11:15-11:45-12:15-12:45. Bye: OK rd 1. Quick-rated (will not affect reg-
$314, 3-day $313. Mailed by 6/18: 7-day $327, 5-day $325, 4-day $324, 3-day
all games: $500 to foreign GMs, $200 to US GMs, foreign IMs, foreign WGMs, ular ratings); prizes based on higher of regular or quick ratings. Ent: at site
$323. At site: All $350; no checks, credit cards OK. Online entry at chess-
foreign WIMs.IM & GM norms possible; FIDE rated.EF: GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, only, no checks.
tour.com: $310 by 2/17, $320 by 5/15, $330 by 6/24, $350 after 6/24 until 2
foreign FIDE rated players $115 mailed by 6/16, $117 online by 6/23, $125
hours before rd 1. Phone entry at 406-896-2038: $315 by 2/17, $325 by July 5, Pennsylvania
phoned by 6/23 (406-896-2038, payment only, no questions), $150 at tmt.USA
5/15, $335 by 6/24 (entry only, no questions). No phone entries after 6/24. GMs
FIDE 2100/up rated players: $215 mailed by 6/16, $217 online by 6/23, $225 World Open Blitz Championship (QC)
free; $200 EF deducted from prize. WGMs $100; another $100 EF deducted from
phoned by 6/23, $250 at tmt.Others: $315 mailed by 6/16, $317 online by 6/23, 5SS, G/5 (double round, 10 games), Sheraton Philadelphia Hotel (see World
prize. EF $100 less to all in U1200 Section and seniors over 65 in Under 1400
$325 phoned by 6/23, $350 at tmt. All: No checks at site, credit cards Open). $2200 GUARANTEED PRIZES. In 2 sections: Open: $400-200-100, top
& above. Under 900/Unrated Section EF: $25 if mailed by 6/17, all $26
accepted.Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- online U2400/Unr $220, U2200 $200, U2000 $180. Under 1800: $300-150-80, top
online at chesstour.com by 6/24, $30 phoned by 6/24 (entry only, no questions),
at chesstour.com $30, mailed, phoned or paid at site $40.Reg. endsThu 10 am, U1600 $160, U1400 $120, U1200 $90, no unrated may win over $200. EF: $40.
$40 at site.FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED in U900/Unr Section.No checks at site;
rds Thu through Sun 11-6, Mon 11.Two half point byes available (must commit Reg: 6-11 pm, Rds: 11:15-12-12:30-1-1:30. Bye: OK rd 1. Quick-rated (will not
credit cards OK.Re-entry: $160, no re-entry from Open to Open. $20 fee for
before rd 2); norm not possible if taking bye.HR: $93-93, 215-448-2000, affect regular ratings); prizes based on higher of regular or quick ratings. Ent:
switching section after 6/30. Special 1 yr adult USCF dues with Chess Life
reserve by 6/5 or rate may increase. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- at site only, no checks.
if paid with entry: online at chesstour.com $30, mailed, phoned or paid at site
none supplied.Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577.

$40.5-day schedule: Wed 7 pm, Thur 11 am & 6 pm, Fri 11 am & 6 pm, Sat July 10-12, Ohio
$15 service charge for refunds. Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com.
11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 5 pm. 7-day schedule: Mon-Fri each 7 pm, Sat
Advance entries posted at chesstour.com.WCL JGP.
11 am & 6 pm, Sun 10 am & 5 pm. 4-day schedule: Thurs 11, 2:30 & 6, Fri 11 2009 Columbus Open
A Heritage Event! & 6, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 5. 3-day schedule: Fri 11, 1:30, 3:30, 6 & 8:30, Sat 5-SS, 30/90, SD/60 (2-day schedule, rd. 1 G/90), ALL PRIZES UNCONDITION-
An American Classic! 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 5. All schedules merge & compete for same prizes. Under ALLY GUARANTEED. 3 sections: Open, open to all.G $1200, 800, 500; U2200,
July 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 or June 29-July 5, Pennsylvania 900/Unr schedule: Fri 1:30, 3:45 & 6, Sat 11, 1:30, 3:45 & 6, Sun 10 & $500, 200; Premier, open to 1999. $500, 200;U1800, $500, 200; Reserve, open
12:30.Half point byes OK all, limit 4 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), must commit before to 1599/below. $500, 200; U1400 $500, 200; All EF: $70 if recd by 7/1. $80
37th Annual World Open rd 3 and have under 2 pts. Entries, re-entries close 1 hourbefore your first at site. $10 less for scholastic players under 1200. Free to Sr. Master/above
9SS, 40/2, SD/1 (4-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, 3-day option, rds 1-5 G/45),Under game. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: 93-93, 215- who complete their schedule. 3-day schedule:Reg. Ends Fri. 6:30 p.m., Rds.:
900/Unr Section plays separate 3-day schedule only, G/45.Sheraton City 448-2000, may sell out about 5/31, two night minimum 7/3-4.Backup hotel: Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 9:30 a.m., 3 p.m.2-day schedule:Reg.
Center Hotel, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia 19103. Parking $5 for hotel Radisson Plaza Warwick, 215-735-6000, $104-104, special chess rates for Ends Sat. 9:30 a.m. Rd 1 at 10 a.m., then merges with 3-day schedule.Re-entry:
GOLD & SILVER AFFILIATES GOLD AFFILIATES

GOLD Cajun Chess New Jersey State Chess Federation SPICE
Any affiliate that has submitted at least 50 7230 Chadbourne Drive c/o Roger Inglis Box 45080, Lubbock, TX 79409
USCF memberships during the current or New Orleans, LA 70126 49-A Mara Rd., 806-742-7742
previous calendar year, or is the recognized 504-208-9596 Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034 SPICE@ttu.edu
State Affiliate, is eligible to become a Gold cajunchess@yahoo.com 973-263-8696 www.SPICE.ttu.edu
Affiliate. Gold Affiliates are honored in a spe www.cajunchess.com rwij@njoychess.com
cial list in larger type in Tournament Life each www.njscf.org Susan Polgar Foundation
month, giving the affiliate name, address,

Chess Club and Scholastic 6923 Indiana Avenue, Suite 154,
phone number, e mail address, and website.

Center of St. Louis New York State Chess Lubbock, TX 79413
Gold Affiliation costs $350 per year, and exist

4657 Maryland Avenue Association 212-748-9584
ing affiliates may substract $3 for each month

St. Louis, MO 63108 c/o Karl Heck PolgarFoundation@aol.com
remaining on their regular affiliation, or $20

314-361-CHESS 5426 Wright Street www.SusanPolgarFoundation.org
for each month remaining on their Silver Affil

info@stlouischessclub.org County Route 67,
Tri-State Chess
iation. As of August 6, 2007, by paying an
www.stlouischessclub.org East Durham, NY 12423,
518-966-8523 288 Third Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Continental Chess sldkth@nyair.net 1-888-CHESS-35
annual payment of $500 (instead of $350), Association
Gold Affiliate status may be obtained with no www.nysca.net MKurtzman@TriStateChess.com,
PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, www.TriStateChess.com
minimum requirement for memberships sub- NY 12577 845-496-9658 North American Chess
mitted. chesstour@aol.com Association Unity Chess Club
www.chesstour.com 2516 North Waukegan Road 9375 E. Shea Blvd., Suite 100
SILVER
Any affiliate that has submitted at least 25
Suite 342,Glenview Office 136,
USCF memberships during the current or

DC Chess Association IL 60025 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
previous calendar year, or is the recognized

2520 Tenth St. NE, Suite 28, 888-80-CHESS 480-949-5464 (KING)
Washington, DC 20018
State Affiliate, is eligible to become a Silver
info@nachess.org info@unitychess.com
202-506-2927
Affiliate. These affiliates will be recognized
www.nachess.org unitychess.com
vbennett@dcchess.com
in a special list in Tournament Life each www.dcchess.com
month, giving the affiliate name, state, and
choice of either phone number, e mail
address, or website. Silver Affiliation costs
$150 per year, and existing affiliates may SILVER AFFILIATES
subtract $3 for each month remaining on
their regular affiliation. As of August 6, 2007,
Indiana State Chess Association Oklahoma Chess Foundation Sparta Chess Club (NJ)
by paying an annual payment of $250.00 www.indianachess.org www.OKchess.org www.spartachessclub.org
(instead of $150), Silver Affiliate status may be
obtained with no minimum requirement for Michigan Chess Association Orange Crush Chess Club (IN) Renaissance Knights (IL)
memberships submitted. www.michess.org akakarpov1@mw.net www.RKnights.org

Tournament Life

$20.Any player who loses Fri. night may re-enter for $20 and loss will not count U2300 $800-400.FIDE. Expert (2000-2199/Unr): $1300-700-400-300. Class A July 31-Aug. 2 or Aug. 1-2, Florida
in tournament standings!One 1/2-pt. Bye available in Rds 1-4 (request required (1800-1999/Unr): $1300-700-400-300. Class B (1600-1799/Unr): $1300-700-
prior to Rd 1). Unrated players may play in any section. $25 upset prize each 400-300. Class C (1400-1599/Unr): $1200-600-400-200. Class D 17th Annual Southern Open
section.N.S. A/C; HOTELS:HOLIDAY INN AIRPORT, 750 STELZER RD., COLUM- (1200-1399/Unr): $1000-500-300-200. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $1000- 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), Ramada Orlando Celebration
BUS, 43219 (WITH EXPANDED PLAYING SPACE). (614) 237-6360.ROOM 500-300-200.Under 1000: $200-100-60-40, trophies to top 7.Under 700: Resort, 6375 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy (Rt 192), Kissimmee, FL 34747 (1.5
RATE:$89.00 plus tax. Chess rate available through July 1st while rooms last. Trophies to top 7.Rated players may play up one section. Unrated prize limit miles from Disney World). Day parking free, overnight $5. $12,000 prize fund
ENT. C/O Lou Friscoe, 1645 Glenn Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212. Inquires: $80 U1000, $140 E, $200 D, $400 C, $500 B, $600 A.Top 7 sections EF: 3-day unconditionally guaranteed. In 4 sections. Open: $1500-700-500-300, top
(614) 486-6856.Web site: www.centralchessclub.com. WCL JGP. $93, 2-day $92 mailed by 7/9, all $95 online at chesstour.com by 7/13, $100 Under 2300/Unr $800-400. Under 2100: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1900
phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/13 (entry only, no questions), $120 at site. No $700-300. Under 1700: $1000-500-300-200, top Under 1500 $700-300. Under
July 16-19, 17-19 or 18-19, California Southern
checks at site, credit cards OK. U1000 & U700 EF: $27 mailed by 7/9, $28 online 1300: $600-300-200-100, top Under 1100 $400-200. Unrated may not win over
13th annual Pacific Coast Open at chesstour.com by 7/13, $30 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/13 (entry only, no $100 in U1300, $300 U1700, or $500 U2100. Top 3 sections EF: 3-day $103,
6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/50). Renaissance Agoura Hills Hotel, questions), $40 at site.All: ICA memb. ($15, scholastic $10) required for rated 2-day $102 mailed by 7/23, all $105 online at chesstour.com by 7/28, $110
30100 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills CA 91301 (US-101 to Reyes Adobe Road exit). Illinois residents.FREE ENTRYTO UNRATED in Class D, E, U1000 or U700 if pay- phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/28 (entry only, no questions), $120 (no checks,
Adjacent to the Santa Monica Mountains, 26 miles west of Burbank, 12 miles ing 1 year USCF dues with entry.GMs free, $90 deducted from prize. Special credit cards OK) at site. Under 1300 Section EF: all $40 less. GMs free; $100
from Malibu, 28 miles from Ventura. Free parking. Prizes $30,000 based on 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- $30 online at chess- deducted from prize. FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED if paid with 1 year USCF dues.
250 paid entries (re-entries & U1000 count half), minimum $24,000 (80% of each tour.com, $40 if mailed, phoned or paid at site.Re-entry $60; not available in All sections: Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry-
prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. Open: $3000-1500-700-400, clear or tiebreak Master Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games used online at chesstour.com $30, mailed, phoned or paid at site $40. Re-entry
win $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1800-1000. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000- if otherwise unrated. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11- $60; not available in Open Section. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds.
600-400. Under 1900: $2000-1000-600-400. Under 1700: $2000-1000-600-400. 6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun Fri 7 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10:30 am, rds.
Under 1500: $2000-1000-600-400. Under 1300: $1800-900-500-300. Under 9-3:15. U1000 & U700 schedule: Reg. ends 9:30 am, rds. Sat 10-1:30-5, Sun Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 9-3:15. All: Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before
1000: $1000-500-300-200. Unrated may enter any section, with prize limit U2100 9-12:30-3:15.Bye: all, Master must commit before rd 2, others before rd rd 2. HR: $79-79 plus $5 resort fee, includes breakfast, 877-467-5786, 407-390-
$900, U1900 $700, U1700 $500, U1500 $400, U1300 $200, U1000 $100; bal- 3.HR: $93-93, 800-528-0444, 630-573-1234, reserve by 7/3 or rate may 5800, reserve by 7/17 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600,
ance goes to next player(s) in line. Top 6 sections EF: 4-day $144, 3-day $143, increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633.Ent: Continen- AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continen-
2-day $142 mailed by 7/8, all $145 online at chesstour.com by 7/13, $150 phoned tal Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for tal Chess Association, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge
by 7/13 (406-896-2038, entry only, no questions), $160 (no checks, credit refunds.Questions: chesstour.com, 845-496-965 8.Advance entries posted at for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries
cards OK) at tmt. Under 1000 Section EF: all $60 less. FREE TO UNRATED chesstour.com.WCL JGP. posted at chess tour.com. WCL JGP.
World Chess Live Grand Prix Points: 50 (enhanced) World Chess Live Grand Prix Points: 30 (enhanced)
in U1000 or U1300 sections if paying 1 year USCF dues with entry. GMs free; July 24-26 or 25-26, Connecticut July 31-Aug. 2 or Aug. 1-2, Vermont
$140 deducted from prize. SCCF membership ($18, jrs $10) required for rated
Southern CA residents. Re-entry $80; not available in Open Section. Unofficial 14th Annual Bradley Open 20th annual Vermont Resort Open
uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games used if otherwise unrated. Spe- 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Sheraton Hotel, 1 Bradley Air- 5 SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), Stratton Mountain Resort, Mid-
cial 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- $30 online at port (visible at airport entrance), Windsor Locks, CT 06096 (I-91 Exit 40 to Rt dle Ridge Rd (take Stratton Mtn Rd from center of Bondville), Stratton Mountain,
chesstour.com, $40 if mailed, phoned or paid at site. 4-day schedule: RegThu 20). Free parking. $8000 guaranteed prize fund. In 4 sections. Open:$1000- VT 05155.Bondville is 13 mi SE of Manchester, VT on Rt 30; under 2 hours from
to 6:30 pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 10-4:30. 3-day schedule: 600-400, U2200 $500250. Under 2000: $800-400-200, top U1800 $500-250. Albany NY or Springfield MA. $3000 guaranteed prizes. In 3 sections. Open:
Reg. Fri to 11 am, rds Fri 12-7, Sat 11-6, Sun 10-4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg Under 1600: $700-400-200, top U1400 $450-250. Under 1200: $500-250- $500-300-200, top Under 2100/Unr $230-120. FIDE. Under 1900:$320-160-100,
Sat to 9 am, rds Sat 10-12:45-3:15-6, Sun 10-4:30. All schedules: Bye all, limit 150, top U1000 $200. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1200, $300 U1600, top Under 1700 $200-100. Under 1500: $300-150-80, top Under 1300 $160-
2, Open must commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 4. HR: $87-87, 818- or $500 U2000.EF: 3-day $88, 2-day $87 mailed by 7/16, all $89 online at chess- 80. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1500 or $200 in U1900. EF: 3-day $73,
707-1220, request chess rate, reserve by 7/2 or rate may increase. Car rental: tour.com by 7/22, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 7/22 (entry only, no 2-day $72 mailed by 7/23, all $75 online at chesstour.com by 7/29, $80 phoned
Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box questions), $100 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. FREE ENTRY T O to 406-896-2038 by 7/29 (entry only, no questions), $85 at site. No checks at
249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: UNRATED in U1200 if paying 1 year USCF dues with entry. GMs free, $80 site, credit cards OK. FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED in U1500 Section if paying 1
www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9648. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. deducted from prize. Mailed EF $3 less to CSCA or WMCA members. Re-entry year USCF dues with entry.GMs free; $60 deducted from prize. Re-entry $40,
WCL JGP. $50; not available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 not available in Open. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with
or more games used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with entry- $30 online at chesstour.com, $40 by mail, phone or at site. 3-day
July 17-19 or 18-19, Illinois Chess Life if paid with entry- $30 online at chesstour.com, $40 mailed, phoned
schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds Fri 7 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3. 2-day
or paid at site.3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11-
2nd annual Chicago Class Championships schedule: Reg ends Sat 10:30 am, rds. Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 9-3. Half point byes
6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. 11-2:30-6, 9-3:15.
5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75).Under 1000 & Under 700 Sec- OK all, limit 2; must commit before rd 2. HR: $79-79, 1-800-STRATTON, 802-
Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before rd 2. HR: $93-93, 860-627-5311; reserve
tions: 6SS, G/75, 7/18-19 only.Doubletree Hotel Chicago/ Oak Brook, 1909 by 7/10 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD D657633, 297-2500, reserve by 7/17 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600,
Spring Rd (near I-88 Cermak Rd exit), Oak Brook, IL 60521. Free parking.No or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental
residence requirements.$20,000 guaranteed prizes and trophies. In 9 sec- 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: 845-496-9658,
tions; no unrated in Master, unrated allowed in Under 700 only if age 15 or below. www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. www.chesstour.com. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries posted
Master (2200/up): $2000-1000-500-300, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, top WCL JGP. at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.

A Heritage Event!
Regional May 2-3, 11th Annual Los Angeles County Championship

Aug. 1-9, 4-9 or 6-9, Indiana See Grand Prix.
110th annual U.S. Open Alabama May 23-25, 2009 Lina Grumette Memorial Day Classic
See Grand Prix.
See Nationals. Bham C. C.
May 24, MDC Scholastics
Aug. 7-9 or 8-9, Connecticut Meets Mon. nites each wk., 2116 Columbiana Rd. (Columbiana Crossing Shopg.
Ctr.) Bham 35226. All skills & levels welcome!W. N.S.USCF rtd tourns. planned 5-SS, G/30. LAX Hilton, 5711 W Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. Open
15th Annual Northeast Open in 09.Mon. Quads by request.Vulcan Open-May; Bham City Cships-Aug.; Magic to gr. 12-below. In two sections: Open: Trophies to top 5, top 3 U1200, top 2
City Open-Nov.SS 4rd G/60 2d Sat.ea. mo.Details & flyers: R.W. Ellis 205-979- Unrated. Grade 6/below U1000: Trophies to top 5, top 3 U700, top 2 Unrated.
5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75). Holiday Inn Select, 700 Main St.,
6068, kee@bellsouth.net. Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-11-12:15-1:45-3. EF: $16 if received by 5-22, $20
Stamford, CT 06901. Free parking. $8000 guaranteed prize fund. In 4 sections.
door. Inf: John Hillery, admin@westernchess.com. On-line ent: www.western
Open: $1000-600-400, U2200 $500250. Under 2000: $800-400-200, top May 2, Birmingham City Scholastic Championship chess.com. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Pl. #1, Los Angeles CA
U1800 $500-250. Under 1600: $700-350-200, top U1400 $400-200. Under 1200: 5SS, TC: G/30.W. J. Christian School, 725 Mountain Drive Birmingham, 90038.
$500-300-150, top U1000 $200-100. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1200, AL35206. Scholastic (K-12): 6 Sections - Rated and Not Rated. Late REG.:
$300 U1600, or $500 U2000. EF: 3-day $88.50, 2-day $87.50 mailed by 7/30, May 2nd, 8:00-9:00. Rds.: 9:30-10:45-12:30-1:45, 3. EF: $20/$10; if mailed by May 25, MDC Hexes
all $89 online at chesstour.com by 8/5, $95 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/5 (entry 04/25/2009. $10 more at site. Prizes: Trophies and Medallions Top 3 each 3-SS, G/90. LAX Hilton, 5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Six-player
only, no questions), $100 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. FREE ENTRY section. Checks PayableTo: Magic City Chess U. ENT: Magic City Chess U, PO sections by rating. EF: $20 if received by 5-22, $25 door. $$ 40-20-10 each sec-
TO UNRATED in U1200 if paying 1 year USCF dues with entry. GMs free, $80 Box 610570, Birmingham, AL 35261. Info: www.Alabamachess.com / Mag- tion. Reg.: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Rds.: 10:45-2-5. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835
deducted from prize. Mailed EF $3 less to CSCA members. Re-entry $50; not icCityChessU@yahoo.com. N. Wilton Pl. #1, Los Angeles CA 90038, online at www.westernchess.com.
available in Open Section. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more May 23, Birmingham Challenge May 25, Memorial Day Action Swiss
games used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life 4SS, TC: Rds 1-2 @ G/60 & Rds 3-4 @ G/75. Alta Vista Hotel & Confer- 5-SS, G/30. LAX Hilton, 5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045. $$500
if paid with entry- $30 online at chesstour.com, $40 mailed, phoned or paid at ence Center, 260 Goodwin Crest Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209. Open ($475 b/25): b/40, else proportional: $150-70-40, U2100/Unr $80, U1800 $80, Under 1500
site. 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 9- $250/T-150-75; Reserve (U1500; $450 b/25): $225/T-150-75; Late REG.: May $80. EF: $20 if received by 5-22, $25 at door. Reg.: 9-10 a.m. Rds.: 10:15-11:30-
3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds. 11-2:30-6, 9-3:15. Bye: all, 23rd, 8-8:45am. Rds.: 9, 11:15, 2, 5. EF: $35, if mailed by 05/16/2009; $50 12:45-2:30-3:45. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Pl. #1, Los Angeles
limit 2; must commit before rd 2. HR: $99-99, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400; at site. ENT: Caesar Lawrence, 882 McAllister Dr., Calera, AL 35040. Checks CA 90038, online at www.westernchess.com.
reserve by 7/24 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD Payable To: Caesar Lawrence. Info: CaesarChess@yahoo.com or ACF: July 16-19, 17-19 or 18-19, 13th annual Pacific Coast Open
D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, www.alabamachess.com. See Grand Prix.
Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions:
Aug. 21-23 or 22-23, Central California Open (Northern CA)
www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Arizona See Grand Prix.
WCL JGP.
May 23-25, 2009 U.S. Amateur West Championship
A Heritage Event! See Nationals. Colorado
Aug. 13-16, 14-16 or 15-16, Massachusetts
July 16-19, 17-19 or 18-19, 13th annual Pacific Coast Open (South- Apr. 16, April 2009 G/29 Series Event - Greeley (QC)
39th annual Continental Open ern CA) Part of the CO & WY G/29 Grand Prix, not a USCF GP Event.3SS, G/29, no
6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/50). Host Hotel at Cedar Lake, 366 See Grand Prix. delay.One Section, Accelerated Pairings with more than 12 entries. EF:
Main St (Rt 20 West), Sturbridge, MA 01566 (I-84 Exit 3, near I-90). Free $3.Prizes: 100% minus USCF rating fee.(60% for tourney prizes, rest to Grand
parking. Experience early 19th century America at Old Sturbridge Village (see California Northern Prix Prize Fund.)Reg.: 630-700pm onsite only, e-mail if you intend to come.Rds.:
7pm, 8pm, 9pm.Site: Zachariahs Food Court, University of Northern Colorado
www.osv.org). Prizes $30,000 based on 250 paid entries (re-entries & U1000 Apr. 25-26, 4th Annual Frank Doyle Open campus, Greeley, Colorado, 80631.For Info: Lee Lahti, Phone: 970-372-8590,
count half), minimum $24,000 (80% of each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections. See Grand Prix. E-Mail: fc-chess@comcast.net.
Open: $3000-1500-700-400, clear or tiebreak win $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr
May 16-17, Berkeley Open May 2, G/29 Super Saturday #1 - Fort Collins (QC)
$1800-1000. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-600-400. Under 1900: $2000-1000- 4-SS, 90/90; G/60.Hillside School; 1581 Le Roy Ave, Berkeley, California. $$B
600-400. Under 1700: $2000-1000-600-400. Under 1500: $2000-1000-600-400. Part of the CO & WY G/29 Grand Prix, not a USCF GP Event.6-SS, G/29, no delay.
80 paid entries (not counting unrated entries ).Three Sections:Open: $320-225, One section.EF: $12, $9 for Jr/Sr/Unr.Prizes: 100% minus USCF rating fee. (60%
Under 1300: $1800-900-500-300. Under 1000: $1000-500-300-200. Unrated U2200 $220-120; A/B Section: A $220-115, B $220-115; Reserve: C $220-115;
may enter any section, with prize limit U2100 $900, U1900 $700, U1700 $500, for tourney prizes, rest to GP prize fund.)Reg.: 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: 9:45,
D/E $220-115, Unr: Trophy First. Reserve players playing in the A/B section 11:00, 1:00, 2:15, 3:30, 4:45. Site: Lory Student Center, 2nd Floor Food Court,
U1500 $400, U1300 $200, U1000 $100; balance goes to next player(s) in line. compete for the B prizes. All, EF: postmarked by 5/11 $40, $50 at site. Unrat-
Top 6 sections EF: 4-day $144, 3-day $143, 2-day $142 mailed by 8/6, all $145 CSU campus, Fort Collins, CO 80525.Info/Entries: Lee Lahti, 2836 Sombrero
eds $20 in the Reserve section or may play up to the Open section for the regular Lane, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Phone: 970-372-8590, E-Mail: fc-chess@com
online at chesstour.com by 8/11, $150 phoned by 8/11 (406-896-2038, entry fee.$2 discount to CalChess members or to BCC Members.USCF memb. reqd. cast.net. A CO Tour Event, CSCA membership required, OSA.
only, no questions), $160 (no checks, credit cards OK) at tmt. Under 1000 Sec- May play up for addl $10 per section. Reg.: Sat 5/16 9:00-9:45 am. RDS.:Sat
tion EF: all $60 less. FREE TO UNRATED in U1000 or U1300 sections if paying 10:00-3:30; Sun 10:00-3:30; One 1/2 pt bye available if requested in advance
Connecticut
UCONN Chess Club
1 year USCF dues with entry. GMs free; $140 deducted from prize. MACA mem- (bye in rds 3 or 4 must be requested before rd 1).2009 May Ratings List, CCA
Tues. & Thurs 7:30PM. Castleman Building, Room 204,

bership ($12, under 18 $6) required for rated MA residents, WMCA accepted minimums and Directors discretion will be used to place players as accu-
261 Glenbrook Rd., Storrs, CT 06269. Contact: TOM

for western MA residents. Re-entry $80; not available in Open Section. Unof- rately as possible.Please bring clocks and equipment. INFO: (650)-224-4938.
HARTMAYER. Contact Phone: 860-989-5394. Email:

ficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games used if otherwise unrated. Email: ricahrdkoepcke@yahoo.com.Ent: Richard Koepcke, P.O. Box 1432,
tomhart3@charter.net. Web Site: www.uconnchess.

Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- $30 online at Mountain View, CA 94042.No Phone entries. WCL JGP.
uconn.edu. No dues required. Casual Play, USCF Rated

chesstour.com, $40 if mailed, phoned or paid at site. 4-day schedule: RegThu July 4, 6th Pacifica Chess Open
Events, Blitz Events, League Play, Matches, Club Cham-
to 6:30 pm, rdsThu 7 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15. 3-day schedule: Reg. 5 rounds, G/30. 1125Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica, CA 94044. Contact: John Galpin,
pionships, Sets & Clocks Available, Chess Items for
Fri to 11 am, rds Fri 12-7, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg Sat to JohnGalpin@atcc.us or website: atcc.us/Index.htm for additional details.
Sale, Classes, Lectures, Simuls, Under Age 18 & Begin-
9 am, rds Sat 10-12:45-3:15-6, Sun 9-3:15. All schedules: Bye all, limit 2, Open
ners Welcome, Handicap Accessible. As location may
must commit before rd 2, other sections before rd 4. HR: $84-84, 508-347-7393,
Aug. 21-23 or 22-23, Central California Open
change, please check website or call contact phone #.

See Grand Prix.
request chess rate, reserve by 7/30 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-
331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, P O Box 249, Salisbury
California Southern
LA CHESS CLUB * www.LaChessClub.com
Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, May 15-17 or 16-17, 17th annual New York State Open (NY)
Fridays: 8 PM-10 PM (Blitz Tournament) Saturdays:

845-496-9648. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP. See Grand Prix.
10AM-10 PM (Class& 2 Tournaments) Sundays: 12

Aug. 21-23 or 22-23, California Northern May 16, 2nd Saturday Open
PM-6 PM (Tournament) Tuesdays: 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
See Grand Prix.
(Intermediate/Advanced Lecture) 11514 Santa Monica
Central California Open
Blvd, Los Angeles, CA90025 * (310) 795-5710(4 blocks
July 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 or June 29-July 5, 37th Annual World Open (PA)
5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75), Ramada University Hotel, 324
West of 405, Santa Monica& Butler * Second Floor)
See Grand Prix.
E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA 93710 (CA-99 to CA-41 to Shaw Ave). Cosponsored
Private (1:1) Lessons * Group Classes * Tournaments.
by Fresno Chess Club.$$ 15,000 based on 150 paid entries (re-entries count July 24-26 or 25-26, 14th Annual Bradley Open
half), minimum $10,000 (2/3 of each prize) guaranteed. In 4 sections: Open: See Grand Prix.
$2000-1000-500-300, top U2200 $800-400. FIDE. Under 2000: $1500-700-400- Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24, LACC Friday Nite Blitz (QC)
200, top U1800 $800-400.Under 1600: $1200-700-400-200, top U1400 5SS, G/5 (10 Games). LACC, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blks
$600-300.Under 1200: $1000-500-300-200, top U1000 $400-200. Unrated W 405. EF: $10. Q-rated. Reg.: 7:30-8. Rds.: 8-8:30-9-9:30,10. 2 Free Parking
may enter any section, with prize limits: U1200 $100, U1600 $300, U2000 $500. lots SW of S Monica/ Purdue; or underground ($3). Prizes: 1/2 EF. Inf: (310)
Balance goes to next player(s) in line. EF: 3-day $113, 2-day $112 mailed by
8/13, all $115 online at chesstour.com by 8/18, $120 phoned to 406-896-2038
795-5710 or www.LaChessClub.com.
Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC LA Masters
FOREIGN RATING?
by 8/18 (entry only, no questions), $130 at site. Mailed EF $10 less to Fresno 4SS, G/30 LACC, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blks W 405.
Chess Club members. FREE TO UNRATED in U1200 section if paying 1 year USCF EF: $30 ($20 LACC memb). Reg.: 5:30-6. Rds.: 6, 7, 8, 9. Prizes: 75% EF. 2 Free NOT UNRATED!
dues with entry.GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. All: Unofficial uschess.org lots SW of S Monica/Purdue; or underground ($3). Inf: (310) 795-5710 or
ratings based on 4 or more games used if otherwise unrated.Special 1 year www.LaChessClub.com.
USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry: online at chesstour.com $30, mailed, Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, LACC Saturday Open If you have no USCF rating, but do have
phoned or paid at site $40.Re-entry $60; not available in Open Section.No checks
at site, credit cards OK.3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 6 pm, rds Fri 7 pm, Sat
4SS, G/30 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blks W 405. EF: $20 a rating or category from any other coun-
($15 LACC memb). Reg.: 11:30-12. Rds.: 12, 1, 2, 3. Prizes: 1/2 EF. 2 Free lots
11-6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun SW of S. Monica/ Purdue; or underground ($3). Inf: (310) 795-5710 or try, no matter how many years ago, you
9-3:15. Byes: OK all; must commit before rd 2. HR: $89-89, 800-241-0756, 559- www.LaChessClub.com.
224-4040, request chess rate, reserve by 8/7 or rate may increase. Car are not unrated.
rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through
Apr. 5, 12, LACC April Scholastics I & II
5SS, G/30 LACC, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blks W 405. If you have a FIDE rating, you are also not
chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Ques-
EF: $25 ($20 LACC memb). Reg.: 1:30-2. Rds.: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Prizes: Trophies,
tions: 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com.WCL JGP. Medals, special prizes (every player wins a prize!). Free parking on streets. Inf: unrated.
Aug. 22, Illinois (310) 795-5710 or www.LaChessClub.com.

Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26, LACC Sunday Open Tell the Director of any event you enter
3SS, G/60 LACC, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 90025, 2nd Fl. 4 blks W 405.
See Nationals.
EF: $20 ($15 LACC memb). Reg.: 11:30-12. Rds.: 12, 2, 4. Prizes: 1/2 EF. Free about your foreign rating or category or
Aug. 23, Illinois parking on streets. Inf: (310) 795-5710 or www.LaChessClub.com. your FIDE rating, so that you can be
Apr. 19, 2009 Westwood Spring Open paired appropriately.
See Grand Prix.
See Nationals.

Tournament Life
Aug. 7-9 or 8-9, 15th Annual Northeast Open Florida May 23, MAY OCG Open
South Florida Chess Club

See Grand Prix. Orlando Chess and Games Center, 4 round Swiss, game/90 minutes.EF: $30.,
Wednesdays 6:30-10:30pm. Rated G90 Tournaments

members $24. PF-b/30: $175.-$110.- $75. Best U-1600, U-1400, U-1200, $65.
Aug. 13-16, 14-16 or 15-16, 39th annual Continental Open (MA)
and skittles. www.SouthFloridaChessClub.com.
each.Reg.: 9:15am-9:45am. RDS.: 10am-1pm-4pm-7pm.Info: call 407-248-
See Grand Prix. 0818, www.orlandochess.com. WCL JGP.
Delaware Boca Raton Chess Club June 26-28, World Open Senior Amateur (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
Friday nights, Game 90 Tournament, one game a week for 4 weeks.
Apr. 18-19, Delaware Series Challenge Swiss www.bocachess.com, 561-883-2917. WCL JGP.
Union United Methodist Church, 345 School Bell Road, Bear DE 19701. In 2 Sec- July 31-Aug. 2 or Aug. 1-2, 17th Annual Southern Open
tions National: 5SS, G90, $75-50-25. American: 5SS, G90, Open to 1500 & under. Apr. 11, 2nd DBCC G/50 Open See Grand Prix.
$75-50-25. ALL: EF: $25 before 3/15/2008, $30 after 3/16/2008. Rds.: Schnebly Recreation Center, 1101 N. Atlantic Ave (A1A), Daytona Beach, FL
9:45AM-1:30PM-4:30PM-1PM-4PM. 1/2 pt. byes avlble ifTD is informed before 32118. 4SS, G50, EF: $25. $$ ($250/b12): $100-75. U1600: $50-25. Rds.: 10- Georgia
Rd.3. ENT: Kevin Pytel, 604 N. Walnut St., Newport, DE 19804-2624. 302-753- 11:45-2-3:45. ENT: Paul B Tomaino, 575 N. Williamson Bl #116, Daytona May 1-3, 2009 Georgia State Championship
6877. kevinjpytel@aol.com. Event #3 in DE Series Challenge! NS W. WCL Beach, FL 32114. 386-239-9485. INFO: pibit@cfl.rr.com.www.daytonabchcc.org. See Grand Prix.
JGP. NS NC W.
July 31-Aug. 2 or Aug. 1-2, 17th Annual Southern Open (FL)
Apr. 25, 4th Sat. of the Month Quad Apr. 18, Orlando Bonus Tornado See Grand Prix.
4-SS, G/75, Melody Manor, 813 Montana St. EF: $30, CFCC mbr: $25, Masters
Howard Johnsons Hotel, 1119 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19713. Perfect
score = FREE next quad!! (Every 10th quad free!)(time controls: 40/75, s/d
free-EF deducted from prize. $$605 b/30: 200-100-80, U1800, U1600, U1400
$75 ea. Prize increased 50% for 4-0 score. Reg.: 9:30am. Rds.: 10-12:30-
Idaho
30).: EF: $20. New players to Newark Quads only $10. $$GTD: $40. Reg.: 9- 3-5:30. Info: (407) 629-6946, centralflchess.org. WCL JGP. Apr. 17-18, 2nd Annual Farewell Bobby Fischer (UT)
9:30. Rds.: 9:45 1:15 5. ENT: Kevin Pytel 604 N. Walnut St. Newport DE See Utah.
19804-2624 302-753-6877 kevinjpytel@aol.com. INFO: Rick Lathem 302-299- Apr. 25, APRIL OCG Open
5407. NS W. Orlando Chess and Games Center, 4 round Swiss, game/90 minutes.EF: $30., Illinois
North American Chess Association
members $24. PF-b/30: $175.-$110.- $75. Best U-1600, U-1400, U-1200, $65.
Tournaments for kids and adults of all playing strength.

June 20-21, 2009 Delaware Capital Open each.Reg.: 9:15am-9:45am. RDS.: 10am-1pm-4pm-7pm.Info: call 407-248-
Creators of the electronic scoresheet, eNotate. Monthly

Hilton Garden Inn, 1706 N. DuPont Highway, Dover DE 19901. In 2 Sections, 0818, www.orlandochess.com. WCL JGP.
FIDE title tournaments (WIM, WGM, IM). Sevan A.

Open: 5SS, G/90, $$60% Rtd: 40%-25%-15%. under 2000 10% under 1800 10%.
May 2, May Swiss Madness (QC)
Muradian, FIDE Arbiter & International Organizer.
Under 1600: 5SS, G/90, $$60% Rtd: 40%-25%-15%. under 1400- 10% under
Orlando Chess and Games Center, 7SS G/29, EF: $30., members $24. PF-b/30:
www.nachess.org | info@nachess.org | 888.80.CHESS.
1200 - 10%. ALL: EF: $35 before 6/13/09, $40 after. Memb. Reqd: DCA $10($5
under 18). OSA. Reg.: reg 8:45-9:45 am. Rds.: Sat 10, 2, 5:30 Sun 10, 2. Byes: $175-$125-$100-$75, Lower Half Crosstable: $75-$50. Reg : 9:15am-9:45am,
limit 1, must commit by start of round 3. ENT: Kevin Pytel, 604 N. Walnut St. Rds.: 10-11-12:30-1:30,2:30,3:30-4:30. Info: 407-248-0818, www.orlandochess.
Newport, DE 19804-2624. INFO: Kevin Pytel (kevinjpytel@aol.com 302-753- com. A Heritage Event!
Apr. 18-19, 44th Greater Peoria Open
6877) or Dave Power (bikedavid@aol.com). HR: ask for chess rate $89 May 2, St. Petersburg $500 Absolutely Guaranteed Cash Open 5 rds., Swiss, regular rating system, G/120 with a 5 second time delay allowed.
302-674-3784. Please submit copies of all games played to the TD (score- 5rd Swiss, G/30.Sunshine Center, 330 Fifth St. N., St. Petersburg. EF: $25; $30 Lakeview Museum, 1125 W. Lake Ave., Peoria, IL 61614. 80% of entries
sheets provided). NS NC. WCL JGP. at door.(SPCC Mems. $5 off) $100-$60-$40; U1600, U1400, & U1200 $50-$30- returned. 1 section open to all, $35 if recd by 4/13, $45 at the site, $20 if
$20 each. Part of the lucrative and prestigious FCA Grand Prix.Preregister unrated, free if rated 2200 or higher,$5 discount to ICA members, $3 discount
District of Columbia www.stpetersburgchessclub.com with Paypal.Cash or check only onsite 9- to GPCF members, 80% of entry fees, allocation to be determined. Reg.: 8:30-
10 AM.Chief Organizer: Andrew Scherman.727 822 1171.NS NC W. 9:30. Rds.: 9:45, 2:15, 6:30 Saturday, 9:30, 2:00 Sunday. No State membership
Apr. 19, G/60 Spring Sensation
See Grand Prix. May 2, St. Petersburg 66 Trophy RBO required.Other info:1/2 point bye in Rds. 1-4, but a bye in Rd. 4 must be elected
5rd Swiss G/30 USCF RBO 4 Sect.K-2U400; K-5U500; K-8U700; & K-12U1000; before the start of Rd. 3. Non-smoking, no computers. www.gpcf.net, Advance
May 3, Metro First Sunday Quads entries:Wayne Zimmerle, 514 W. Loucks, #2, Peoria, IL 61604, 309-692-4480
top 12 in each get trophy; all others get medal.Also Trophies to top 12
3-RR, G/90. US Chess Center, 1501 M St. NW. EF: $20 $$ $40 each quad. day, 309-686-0192 night, wzim@sbcglobal.net, NS, NC, WCL JGP.
teams.Team (2 or more) - take best four scores from all divisions.Bughouse
Scholastic sections. EF: $10, Trophy prizes. Both: Reg.: 9:15 - 9:50. Rds.:
at lunch.EF: $18.(SPCC members $15) Onsite reg. cash or chck 9-10AM.First Apr. 25, 9th Annual April Open
10 - 1 - 4. (202) 857-4922. www.chessctr.org./quads.php.
round 10:15 AM.Sunshine Center, 330 Fifth St. N., St. Petersburg. 66 trophies 4SS, G75. Joliet Jr. College, Bldg T, 1st floor, 1215 Houbolt Rd.(exit 127 off I-
May 16-17, D. C. Class Championships every event.www.stpetersburgchessclub.com for dirctins and Paypal pre- 80), Joliet, IL. (Note: the Chess club has moved the tournament from J0006
See Grand Prix. rgistration.Chief Organizer: Andrew Scherman.727 822 1171.NS NC W. toT building, 1st floor.) $600 b/35: $150-90, A,B,C,D,E/F, Unr.each $60. (based
June 6, 20th Annual DC Action Championship May 8-10 or 9-10, 16th Space Coast Open on 4 per class)Top Jr. book. EF: $20 by 4/20, $25 at site, Masters(2200+) FREE,
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix. Entry subtracted from any prize won. Two 1/2 pt. byes max. Reg.: 9-9:30am.
CHECK OUT USCFS CORRESPONDENCE CHESS RATED EVENTS
USCFs 62st ANNUAL USCFs 6th ANNUAL

2009 Open Correspondence Chess 2009 E-mail Correspondence Chess
Golden Knights Championship Electronic Knights Championship
$1,000 First Prize (Seven player sections, one game with each of six opponents.)
(plus title of USCFs Golden Knights Champion and plaque) $700 First Prize
2nd place $600 3rd place $400 4th place $300 5th place (plus title of USCFs Electronic Knights Champion and plaque)
$200 6th thru 10th place $100 each. Entry fee: $25. 2nd place $400 3rd place $300 4th thru 10th place $100
The entry deadline is November 30, 2009. each. Entry fee: $25.
These USCF Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all USCF The entry deadline is November 30, 2009.
members who reside on the North American continent, islands, or Hawaii, These USCF Correspondence Chess events are rated and open to all USCF
as well as those USCF members with an APO or FPO address. USCF members with e mail access. Your USCF membership must remain
members who reside outside of the North American continent are welcome current for the duration of the event, and entry fees must be paid in U.S.
to participate in e mail events. Your USCF membership must remain dollars.
current for the duration of the event, and entry fees must be paid in U.S. Maximum number of tournament entries allowed for the year for each
dollars. Those new to USCF Correspondence Chess, please estimate your player is ten.
strength: Class A: 1800 1999 (very strong); Class B: 1600 1799 (strong); Note: Prize fund based on 200 entries and may be decreased propor
Class C: 1400 1599 (intermediate); Class D: 1399 and below (beginner level).
tionately per number of entries assigned.
Note: Prize fund based on 300 entries and may be decreased proportion
ately per number of entries assigned.
Correspondence Chess Matches (two players) E-mail Rated Events (need e-mail access):
$5 entry fee per person with two, four or six- Lightning Match Two players with two, four or
game options.
To Enter: 800903USCF (8723), Fax 9317871200
six-game option. Entry fee $5 per person.
Win A Correspondence Chess Trophy Swift Quads Four-player, double round-robin Name
or on-line www.uschess.org
Four-player, double round-robin with class-level format. 1st-place prize merchandise credit of $30.
pairings. 1st-place winner receives a trophy. Entry fee: $10. USCF ID#
Entry fee: $10.
Victor Palciauskas Prize Tournaments
Walter Muir E-Quads (webserver chess) Address City
Four-player, double round-robin e-mail format
Seven-player class-level pairings, one game with tournament with class-level pairings. 1st-place State ZIP Phone
each of six opponents. Players must have a USCF receives a certificate.
CC rating to enter. 1st-place winner receives Entry fee: $7. E mail Est. Rating
$130 cash prize and a certificate signed by Victor
Express Tournament Credit card # (VISA, MC, Discover, AMEX)
Palciauskas.
Entry fee: $25. Seven-player events, one game with each of six Exp. date
opponents.
John W. Collins Memorial Class Tournaments Prizes: 1st place $30 merchandise credit, 2nd If using VISA, need V code
Four-player, double round-robin with class-level place $20 credit.
pairings (unrateds welcome). 1st-place winner Entry fee: $15. Check here if you do not wish to have an
receives a John W. Collins certificate. Please circle event(s) selected.
opponent who is incarcerated. *Note: This may
Entry fee: $7. slow down your assignment.
NOTE: Except for Lightning Matches, Swift Quads,
Walter Muir E-Quads, Electronic Knights & Express
Tournaments, players will use post office mail, Make checks payable to U.S. Chess and mail to: Joan
unless opponents agree to use e-mail. DuBois, USCF , PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557

Rds.: 10-12:45-3:30-6:30. Ent/info: Checks payable to: Stephen Decman, choice of 50% off entry fee for Sat. Monthly a $15.00 value certificate, or chess may be no more than 1000 points higher than 4th. All teams are subject to TD
1418 Devonshire Drive, Joliet, IL 60435, no phone or credit card entries. Info: merchandise.A cash buyback option is available on the certificate, call for approval. Ent: Stephen Miller, 859-200-8460, zepper55@yahoo.com or Jerry
815-744-5272. WCL JGP. details. Second gets the prize not chosen by First EF:Free. Adv. ENT:Donald Baker, 859-806-0637.
Urquhart, 501 N. East St. # 802, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1629. Info:call Don
May 22-25, 23-25 or 24-25, 18th annual Chicago Open June 6-7, The Kentucky Open
at 317-634-6259 or e-mail akakarpov1@mw.net. A ORANGE CRUSH EVENT.
See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.
Apr. 18, Howard County Open
June 27-28, World Open Girls Championship (PA)
See Pennsylvania.
UAW Local 1166, 2761 N. 50 E. (US 31), Kokomo, IN 46902. $$745 b/44. In 2 Louisiana
Sections Open: 4SS, Game/75, $$: $170. Expert $85, Class A $80, Class B $75.
July 17-19 or 18-19, 2nd annual Chicago Class Championships Reserve: 4SS, Game/75, Open to 1599 & under. $$: $140-70. Class D $65, u1200 Apr. 18-19, 2009 Louisiana Pro-Am
See Grand Prix. $60. ALL: EF: $25 rcvd by 4/14, $30 at site. Reg.: 8:30-9:30am. Rds.: 10, 1, See Grand Prix.
Aug. 22, 2009 U.S. Game/60 Championship 4, 7. ENT: Terry Perkins, 4761 S. 400 E. Cutler, IN 46920. INFO: Terry Perkins, A State Championship Event!
See Nationals. 765-566-2371, tperkins@donleychess.org, www.indianachess.org. WCL JGP. May 9, Louisiana G/60 Championship
4-SS, G/60.Site: Baton Rouge Bridge Center, 3033 Old Forge Dr., Baton Rouge,
Aug. 23, 2009 U.S. Game/30 Championship May 16, ISCA 428 Tourneys
3SS, game/90, Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 2930 Waterfront Pkwy., West LA70808.EF: $30 if mailed by 5/1, $40 at site.LCA Memb. reqd ($10 Adult, $5
See Nationals. Schol.), OSA.Prizes: $600 b/30, 50% Gtd.$150-50.U2000: $80, U1800: $80,
Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46214. 400 point rating margins/section. EF: $28 rcvd by
Nov. 20-22, 2009 National Youth Action 5-12, $35 at site. Bottom player in each section if outside the margin plays at U1600: $80, U1400: $80, U1200: $80.Reg.: 8:30-9:15am. Rds.: 9:30-12-2:15-
See Nationals. half price. $$b/8: Quad 1st $60, if 5-8 players - 1st $80, 2nd $40. Reg.: 9:45- 4:30. Ent/Info: Alex Steger, 14946 Currency Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70817,
10:45. Rds.: 11, 2:30, 6. ENT: ISCA, P.O. Box 114, Logansport, IN 46947. INFO: stegeralex@hotmail.com,(225)933-9548. NS, NC.
Indiana Gary Fox 574-722-4965 info@indianachess.org. www.indianachess.org. May 23-24, Louisiana Open
Chess Club Friday Night Blitz (QC) May 18, Indianapolis Youth Open (QC) 5 SS, Rds: 1-3 G/90, Rds: 4,5 G/110. Reg.: Sat 8:45-9:30 am. ROUNDS: Sat
2302 West Morris St. at the West Morris St.Free Methodist Church. Entrance 4SS, G/12, Our Lady of Lourdes School Cafeteria, 30 South Downey Avenue, 9:45, 1:15, 5:15, Sunday 10, 3. BYES: 1 bye % pt all rounds but last. EF:
is in the back, down the stairs by the office. When: Starts Every Friday except Indianapolis IN 46219. Open to Age 18 and Under. EF: $5 onsite, $4 in advance. $75.00. Rtd 70% 1st 200, 2nd 150, MXA 1st 200, 2d 150, B 1st 200, 2d 150, C
the Fri before the second Sat doors open at 6:00 P.M. tournament starts at 6:30 Unr: Free. Prizes: Trophies for 1st-3rd. Reg.: Anytime between 3:05pm and 1st 200, 2d 150, D 1st 200, 2d 150, E and below UNR 1 st 200, 2d 150 (UNR
P.M. Type: 3 Rounds, Game/5, Round Robin Quad, U.S.C.F. Rated. EF: $7.00 if 3:55pm. Rds.: 4p, 4:30p, 5p, 5:30p. Clocks and boards provided. ENT: $100 max). 3 persons in each class or combined. Checks made payable to:
received one week before tournament starting date, $8.00 at the door. Prizes: www.ollchessclub.org. INFO: Kieron Mitchell, 317-430-5254. info@ollchess Lafayette Chess Club.Contact: James MacManus (317) 2341720. WCL JGP.
Based on 4 full Pd. entries per quad, First in each quad: $20.00, Second in each club.org. NS NC.
Maryland
Silver Knights Chess Tournaments
quad: chess merchandise. Send advance entries to: Donald Urquhart, 501 May 22-25, 23-25 or 24-25, 18th annual Chicago Open (IL)
We organize USCF-rated tournaments on Saturdays
N. East St. #802, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1629. For more info: call Don at (317) See Grand Prix.
for adults and kids. Free analysis by a National Master
634-6259 or e-mail akakarpov1@mw.net.
at every tournament for the scholastic players.Trophies

July 17-19 or 18-19, 2nd annual Class Championships (IL)
Every SECOND Sat. of the Month. OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT
to top scholastic finishers; 70% of entries returned as
See Grand Prix.
5 Round, G/61, U.S.C.F. rated. 2302 West Morris St. at the West Morris St. Free
prizes in open (adult) sections.To see a list of dates and
Methodist Church in the Ellis Hall Room. Entrance in back, down stairs, by office. Aug. 1-9, 4-9 or 6-9, 110th annual U.S. Open
locations, see our website at www.silverknightschess.
Late Ent. 8-9am, Rd 1, 9:30am. Prizes: $465.00 b/o 20 full pd. Ent. 1st $150; See Nationals.
com.Phone: 610-446-0818.Email: chess@silverknights

2nd $75; Class A, B, C, (D, E, Unr) $60 each. Prizes increased if entries allow.
chess.com.
EF: $25 if recd one week before tournament date, $30 at door, $5.00 discount Iowa
for your birthday month, FIDETitled Players Free. + Free Snack Bar Adv. ENT: Apr. 24-26 or 25-26, 3rd Annual Okoboji Open
Donald Urquhart, 501 N. East St. # 802, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1629. Info: call See Grand Prix. May 3, Catonsville First Sunday Action
Don at 317-634-6259 or e-mail akakarpov1@mw.net. Note: there must be at 5SS, G/30, EF: $20, club members $17, under 17 $15. Rds.: 12:00-1:30-2:45-
least 3 entries in a class for that class prize to be awarded. If two adjoining Kentucky 4:00-5:15. Reg.: 11:15am. Bloomsbury Community Center, Room 118, 106
class prizes are vacant, a combo prize will be awarded. News Flash!!! OCCC Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, Md. 21228. $$b/24 $100-$50 U1800 $40 U1400
A State Championship Event! $40, more per entries. Bye: 1-4. Info: josephas2@comcast.net, www.geo
Has won the bid for 09 US Open. All Sat Monthlys will offer Orange Points
Apr. 25, Kentucky State Team Championship cities.com/catonsvillechess. Ent: Joe Summers, 1201 Daniels Ave., Balt, MD.
that may be used for FREE ENTRY to US Open in 09. WCL JGP. 4rd SS, g/60 4 board team tournament. Location, UK Student Center Room
21207. 410-788-1009.
FREE ENTRY: Quad Quick Chess Tournament (QC) Fri. before the sec- #231, Avenue of Champions (Euclid Ave), Lexington, KY. EF: $80 per team. Cur-
ond Sat. of the Month rent KCA membership required for all Ky residents Regular $8, Youth and May 10, Maryland Scholastic Chess Spectacular
G/15, U.S.C.F. rated. Located at 2302 West Morris St. at the West Morris St. Senior $4. Reg.: 9 - 9:45.Rds.: 10, 1, 3, 5. Prizes b/12 paid team entries, $500 4SS, G/20mins in 2 sections.University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC),
Free Methodist Church in the Ellis Hall Room. Entrance in back, down stairs, 1st, $240 2nd, $80 best team name, medals for top 3 teams. Maximum aver- 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250 (in University Center Ballroom).
by office. Late Ent. 6-6:25pm. Rd 1, 6:30pm. Prizes:First in each quad gets age team rating is 1750. Team board order is determined by rating. 1st board Open to any student grades 1-12. Coaches welcome to attend free instructional
ACTIVITY MEANS MEMBERS

Free 8-Line Tournament Life Announcements! Ages 21-24 dues lower than
Adult dues!
Adult Dues Options! >> The membership category once called Youth has been
renamed Young Adult, and eligibility has changed from
under 21 to under 25. Annual dues for this category
New Free TLA Categories Added! are only $32 with paper Chess Life or $24 with the
online version!
RUN AN ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT THIS SUMMER! RBO. Open to Under 1200/Unr or Under 1000/Unr. Tourna-
Each affiliate is entitled to one TLA per month of up to 8
lines and up to 2 issues of Chess Life, for any tournament
ment name must include Rated Beginners Open or RBO. One-year membership with
between July and September 2009, if no TLA for such an
BLITZ. Time control of Game/5. TLAs such as USCF-
rated Blitz every Friday 7 pm are accepted. Chess Life:
event appeared in 2008, and the TLA is e-mailed by the
appropriate deadline. The 8 free lines cannot be applied COLLEGIATE. A tournament limited to college students. If purchased online at uschess.org, now only $42 for Pre-
to longer TLAs. JUNIOR. For age 20/below (age 20 must be eligible). mium Membership, which includes a copy of Chess
SPECIAL CATEGORIES QUALIFY FOR FREE TLAS! Each NON-SCHOLASTIC WITH SCHOLASTIC. A tournament Life every month. Regular Memberships are available
affiliate is entitled to one TLA per month of up to 8 lines for all ages held concurrent (same location) with a scholas- for $29 and give online-only access to Chess Life and a
for events in the following categories, if submitted by tic tournament that in its previous year drew at least 50
e-mail. The free lines cannot be applied to longer TLAs: mailed TLA Newsletter (bi-monthly). (Note to affiliates: If
players. We encourage organizers of scholastics to hold
open or collegiate events on the side.
you collect a $49 membership, you may submit it online to
NEW CATEGORY! SENIOR. For age 50 or above, or a
higher minimum age. USCF for $42, in effect creating a $7 commission. If you
SPECIAL RATES FOR CLUB ADS. Up to 5 lines $180 per
NEW CATEGORY! UNRATEDS FREE. Any tournament year, $100 for 6 months for unchanged club ads in the TLA submit it by mail or phone the affiliate commission is $3.)
that offers free entry to unrated players. If your prizes section. Announce meeting dates & times, activities, con-
are based on entries, say paid entries. tact info, etc.
USCF BOOSTER TOURNAMENT. A tournament that offers USCF DISCUSSION GROUPS. See www.uschess.org/
at least two USCF membership renewal prizes, or a quad forums for four groups: Tournament Organization, Chess
that offers at least one per section. Club Organization, Tournament Direction, USCF Issues.
CHESS CLUB SPECIAL. A tournament playing only on
one or more weekday evenings.

Tournament Life
sessions.Spectators free and welcome. Quick Rated Open: 4SS. For rated and 01420, miriling@aol.com, 978-345-5011, Website: www.wachusettchess.org. 1/9 of the prize fund. One 1/2 point bye if declared by round 1. Annual club
unrated scholastic competitors with prior tournament experience. Trophies to Online ratings as of May 6 will be used. Italian-Swiss pairings possible in later memb. reqd. MCA memb. reqd from $5 OSA. Info: 314-361-CHESS.
top ten finishers, top individuals (elementary, middle, high, unrated), top rounds. NC. NS. W. WCL JGP. info@saintlouischessclub.org. WCL JGP.
schools (elementary, middle, high).Top 10 finishers receive free entry to chess May 23-24, Show Me Classic
June 25-29, 3rd annual Philadelphia International (PA)
camp. Top four players, and anyone with a perfect score, advance to knockout See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
playoffs.USCF membership required (may be purchased at event).Unrated
Novice: 3SS. For unrated scholastic players with no prior tournament expe- July 24-26 or 25-26, 14th Annual Bradley Open (CT) A State Championship Event!
rience. Top 4 finishers receive trophy and free entry to chess camp (G/7mins See Grand Prix. June 27-28, Missouri Class Championship
playoff may be required). Certificate to everyone completing three games. MO Invitational Qualifier. 5SS, G/120; Best Western Inn, 3100 I-70 Dr SE, Colum-
July 31-Aug. 2 or Aug. 1-2, 20th annual Vermont Resort Open (VT) bia, MO 65201; Prizes: b/7 per class: $100-1st, $50-2nd, each: M/X, A, B, C,
Includes instruction on how to play in tournaments 10-10:45am. USCF mem- See Grand Prix.
bership not required. Unrated Playoffs (invitational): For finalists from D, E, U1000/Unr;Missouri State Championship Plaque to winner of each sec-
Quick Rated Open. Single-elimination G/7mins (2-sec delay), two games per Aug. 13-16, 14-16 or 15-16, 39th annual Continental Open tion!M/X winner receives Invitation to the Missouri Invitational. Players play
match, with move-by-move sports commentary.Ties broken by 5mins-4mins See Grand Prix. only those in their own Class. (Small sections may be combined.Combined sec-
shootout in which White with 5mins must win.Coaches Session: 12:45- tion use prize pairing in last round) Reg.: 8:30-9:30; Round times:
2:15.Advice on how to teach chess.All: EF: Free entry to any Maryland student Michigan Sat-10-2:30-7, Sun-9:30-2.EF: $30 if marked by 6/20, $35 at site. Site entries
who registers by 4-24.Limit 200.Late entries may be required to take 1/2-bye cash only. Max 1 half bye; MCA required, O.S.A., available on site from $5. Hotel
Apr. 24-26, Great Lakes Open Rate: $69/night, Free breakfast & Free Wi-Fi w/ hotel room 573-474-6161, men-
in Rd1. $20 per person for non-residents.Bring lunch (none will be provided). See Grand Prix.
Teams: School score is sum of points earned by top four finishers from same tion CHESS. Entries/Info: Bob Howe, 4403 Gage Pl., Columbia, MO 65203.(636)
school.Home-schooled students may play for their district school. Reg.: 8-9am, May 22-25, 23-25 or 24-25, 18th annual Chicago Open (IL) 234.7928. WCL JGP.
Rds.: 10-11-12:30-1:30, playoffs begin 2:45 ending about 5pm.Byes:1/2 bye See Grand Prix.
avail. in Rd 1 only.Directions:Take Exit 47B off I-95 and follow signs to July 17-19 or 18-19, 2nd annual Chicago Class Championships (IL)
Montana
UMBC.Ent/Info:Cks payable to UMBC, Dr. Alan T. Sherman, CSEE Dept, UMBC, See Grand Prix. A Heritage Event!
1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250, sherman@umbc.edu.Register on- Apr. 25-26, 74th Montana Open
line www.umbc.edu/chess/spectacular.W.
Missouri 5SS.G/2.Web. W. GranTree Inn, Bozeman, MT 59715.HR: $84, mention chess,
June 19-21 or 20-21, Chesapeake Open Hotel ph: 800-624-5865.Open to all. EF: $30 by 4/24, $35 site, jrs 1/2.Reg.:
Friday Action Quads - Every Friday Night (QC) 9:00-9:40 am. Rds.: 10-2:30-7, 9-3. MCA memb. Reqd. $12, OSA. Trophies to
See Grand Prix.
3RR, G/29 QR, Chess Club & Scholastic Center, 4657 Maryland Ave., St. Louis top MT sr, top MT jr, top in classes B-E/below, unrated.$$b/25, more per entries:
June 20-21, 2009 Delaware Capital Open MO 63108. EF: $10. Prize fund $36 first in each quad. Club membership reqd. $100-60-40, 2 biggest upsets, $30-25.1/2 pt bye for rds 4 or 5 must be
See Delaware. available from $1. Reg.: 6:30 - 6:45. Rounds begin at 7:00. Site entries only. requested by end of rd 3.Ent: Dan McCourt, 608 West Central, Missoula, MT
Info: 314-361-CHESS info@saintlouischessclub.org. 59801. Checks payable to MCA. Info:Dan McCourt, 406-721-0254,
Massachusetts Saint Louis Blitz Series - Every Tuesday night (QC) mccourtdj@msn.com. WCL JGP.
Apr. 25, Dr. Joseph Platz Memorial 5SS, G/5 QR, Chess Club & Scholastic Center, 4657 Maryland Ave., St. Louis,
Celebrating the life of a New England Chess Legend! 3SS G/90, UMass Student MO 63108. EF: $5. Prize fund 100% payout! First overall will take home 75% Nevada
Union, UMass/Amherst, MA (Parking WILL BE validated); EF: $28, by 4/20, $35 of all entry fees, and the highest scoring player in the bottom half takes 25%. Apr. 10-12, 9th Annual RENO-FAR WEST OPEN
at site. $700 Prize fund b/30 adv entries. OPEN 1st $175, 2nd $100 U1800 1st Club membership reqd. available from $1. Reg.: 6:30 - 7. Rds.: 7, 7:15, 7:30, See Grand Prix.
$100, 2nd $75 U1400 1st $75, 2nd $45; Reg.: 8:30. Rds.: 9:30, 1, 4:15. Titled 7:45, 8. Site entries only. Info: 314-361-CHESS. info@saintlouischessclub.org.
Masters of any kind, FREE ENTRY!! (Adv EF deducted from prizes won). June 4, 2009 U.S. Game/10 Championship (QC)
Apr. 25-26, Saint Louis Open See Nationals.
New/UNR, $15 by 4/20 (must play in U1400 Section, not eligible for prizes).
5SS,G/120. Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, 4657 Maryland
WMCA mem discount: $2 off EF. Adv Ent: Frank Kolasinski, 119 Brunswick June 5, National Open Scholastic Trophy Tournament
Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108. $$ Guaranteed $300 first place. $$ based on 60: $150
Street, Springfield, MA 01108. Questions? Call Frank at 413-391-0860 or e-mail 5-SS Game/30. South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd South,
each X,A,B,C,D,E,U 1000/Unr. EF: $40 if received by 4/17. $50 at site.K-12 may
horseyman5000@aol.com.www.WesternMassachusettsChessAssociation.org. Las Vegas, NV 89183. Open to players Uage 20. In 3 sections. U1800, U1200,
enter at half fee but are eligible for only half of class prize. Reg.: 8:30-9:30.
Apr. 26, 19th Massachusetts G/60 Championship Rds.: 10 - 2:30 - 7; 9:30 - 2 MCA membership reqd for MO residents, avail- and U800. Unrateds in the U1200 section and all players in the U800 section
See Grand Prix. able at site from $5.Adv. Info/Entries: Missouri Chess Association, 7138 must be under age 12.Trophies to top 4 in each section, top 1 in each 200 point
Lindenwood, St. Louis, MO 63109 314-645-2897. WCL JGP. rating group and unrated.EF $29 by 5/19, $35 by 6/3, $40 on site. REG 9-9:45
May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, Wachusett CC B Championship a.m. RDS 10-11:15-12:30-1:45-3. HR: $65 (not $75) single or double ($95 Fri-
7SS. G/110, McKay Campus School, Room C199, Fitchburg State College, 67 May 6, May Knights day and Saturday nights). 1-866-791-7626 or (702) 796-7111. ENT: Las Vegas
Rindge Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420. Open to Under 1800. EF: $15 discounted 4SS, G/90 Reg. Wednesday, May 6th, 6:00 - 6:45pm. Rounds (one per week) International Chess Festival, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-0925 or
annual club dues or $1 per game played; free to Wachusett CC members. Reg.: 7pm 5/6, 13, 20, 27. Check in with TD by 6:45 to be paired each week/round. www.VegasChessFestival.com. NS NC W.
7-7:10 p.m., Rds.: 7:15 p.m. Byes: 1-6. limit three. Prizes: trophies, medals, No advanced entries.EF: $10. Prize fund is 90% payout, with 1st place getting
chess books, etc. Info: George Mirijanian, 176 Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg, MA 1/3 of the total prize fund and first A, B, C, D, E and U1000/unrated each take June 5-7 or 6-7, 2009 National Open
See Nationals.
June 6-7, Susan Polgar World Open Championship for Girls and for
Boys
5-SS, G/45. South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las
Vegas, NV 89183. In 8 sections separate for girls and boys: under19, under
15, under 11, and under 8 (as of June 7). In each section 1st place receives
a MonRoi Personal Chess Manager. $$ 200-150-100-50 in chess prizes for 2nd
thru 5th.Trophies for top 10 individuals, top 3 (3-player) school/club teams each
section, special medals for next 10 individuals and next 3 school/club teams.
Every player receives a special hand-signed certificate from Susan Polgar. Per-
fect score also wins a digital chess clock. Scholarships to Texas Tech will
be awarded based in part on performance in this event. EF $45 by 1/19,
$55 by 5/19, $65 by 6/3, $75 on site. Reg 4-8 p.m. Friday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Sat-
urday. Rds 11-1:30-4, 11-1:30. Breakfast with Susan 9 a.m. Sunday. Opening
Ceremony 10 a.m. Saturday, Awards Ceremony 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Blitz Cham-
pionship 7 p.m. Saturday. Susan Polgar lecture 3:30 p.m. Friday, Puzzle Solving
Competition 5 p.m. Friday, Simul 6:15 p.m. Friday. Chess Camp 9:00 a.m.Thurs-
day. Part of the LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL; see the
National OpenTLA for otherThursday and Friday side events. HR $65 (not $75)
single or double ($95 Fri/Sat). 1-866-791-7626 or (702) 796-7111. REG: Las
Vegas International Chess Festival, PO Box 90925, Henderson, NV 89009-
0125, on line at www.VegasChessFestival.com, or by fax at (702) 933-9112. No
telephone entries. NS. W. NC.
New Hampshire
Apr. 13, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 3rd Annual Knights CC Championship
5SS, 40/90, SD/15. Knights CC, E.F. Lane Hotel, 30 Main St., Keene, NH. EF: $17;
KCC members, $14; Under 16, $10.Two Sections: Open & Under 1600. Prizes:
1st Trophy & $25, 2nd Trophy & $15 in each section. Club Championship goes
to top KCC member. Reg.: Online at KnightsChessClub.org, or Onsite: 6:15-
6:45pm. Rds.: 7:00pm each Monday. Questions: eharris@knightschessclub.org.
WCL JGP.
Apr. 25, New Hampshire Quick Chess Championship (QC)
See Grand Prix.
May 9, Portsmouth Open
See Grand Prix.
New Jersey
Geller Quads - First Friday Every Month!
New Jersey Childrens Chess School, 862 DeGraw Ave.,
Forest Hill (Newark), NJ 07104. Open to K-8. 3 RR,
G/35. Reg.: 6PM. Rds.: 6:30-7:40-8:40PM. Chess classes
in NJCCS meet every Friday 6:30-9PM.Chess camp
Geller Kids meets July & August, day & overnight. Web-
site: www.kidschesscamp.com. Email: chesscamp@hot
mail.com. Phone: 973-483-7927.
2-3 Saturdays per month we run scholastic USCF-
rated tournaments throughout the Philadelphia

area.Tournament locations include Philadelphia, Mt.
Laurel (NJ), Bryn Mawr, Horsham, Collegeville, and
May 3, 2009 Westfield Quads June 27, 28, 29, 30, July 1, 2, World Open G/60 Quads (PA)
more.Tournaments are open to grades K-12.Free game

3 RR game/45 full k. Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield N.J. Prizes: $50 See Pennsylvania.
analysis by a National or International Master at each

to first in each section. Entry Fee: $20, $15 Members. Registration: 2-2:15
July 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 or June 29-July 5, 37th Annual World Open (PA)
tournament.We have players of all skill levels compete
p.m. Rounds: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-946-7379.
See Grand Prix.
in our tournaments, from brand-new kindergarteners up
www.westfieldchessclub.com.
through some of the highest-rated scholastic players in

Aug. 7-9 or 8-9, 15th Annual Northeast Open (CT)
May 9, Princeton Day School
the state. To see a list of dates and locations, see our web-
See Grand Prix.
650 The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 6 in each section.
site at www.silverknightschess.com.Phone: 610-446- New Mexico
Medals to all players. Sections: FUTURE MASTERS and CLOSED begin 10:30
0818. Email: chess@silverknightschess.com.
(must preregister). FUTURE MASTERS: G/60, 3 rounds (Players K-12 over
1200), CLOSED: G/45 (K-12 1000-1200) 4 rds. ALL OTHER SECTIONS. 4 Apr. 25, 15th Annual Pir Maleki Memorial
The Newark Sleepless Knights Chess Club Rds.: 1, 2, 3, 4pm. (times will be accelerated if possible) G/30: OPEN (Players See Grand Prix.
Boylan Recreation Center of Newark, 916 So. Orange Ave. Newark, New Jer- K-12 U-1000), Reserve (K-12 U-800), Novice II (K-8 U-600), Novice I (unrated
sey 07103. Meets 1st and 2nd Saturdays of every months from 2-6pm. USCF K-6), K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE K-1 (unrated). PARENTS OF PLAYERS G/30 rated, New York
rated tournaments and free chess lessons available. 3 rounds. Info and Register online: www.pds.org/chess. Inquires to Bonnie Apr. 2-May 7 FIDE Thursdays!!
Apr. 16, ATKM 3rd Thursday Quads Waitzkin. Chessteach@gmail.com. Pre-registration $30 (On-site $40:11:30- (note date, round, e.f. & prize corrections), 6SS (not 5SS), 30/90, SD/60.
3 RR G/30 t/d5, Quads are grouped by rating. All the Kings Men Chess Shop, 12:30). 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to all players rated 1600 or above.
62 S Broadway, Pitman NJ 08071. Prizes: $25 1st per quad. Unrated cannot A State Championship Event! EF: $50, $30 members. $$500 b/20: $175-125-100, U2000 $100. 2 byes OK,
win more than $10.EF: $12, $10 ATKMCC members. Unrated (i.e. players with May 9-10, New Jersey Junior Championship commit before Round 4. Reg.: 6:15-6:45, Rds.: 7pm each Thursday. FIDE
NO rating whatsoever, provisional or otherwise) $7, $5 ATKMCC members.Reg.: 5SS, G/100. Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, rated. WCL JGP.
6:15 - 6:45 PM. Rds.: 7-8-9 pm. INFO: Stephen Dick, cs@ATKMchessSets.com, NJ 07738, Larrison Hall 116-117, use Parking Lot #2; 4 minutes from Garden Apr. 11, Jenifer Woods Memorial Grand Prix
856-582-8222. All: Visa/MC/Disc OK w/$1 paid surcharge. Bring a clock! State Parkway, Exit# 109. OPEN: (K-12) Trophies to top 10. Top High School See Grand Prix.
Apr. 18, Hamilton Chess Club Quads player from NJ awarded entry to Denker Tournament of HS Champions. Top
3RR 40/80 15/30 15/30. Full K. Ray Dwier Recreation Center, Bldg. 392, female player from NJ awarded entry to Polgar Invitational Tournament. Apr. 16, 10 Grand Prix Points Tonight!
Groveville, NJ 08620. Quads open to all EF: $10. $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9- RESERVE: (U1400) Trophies to top 10, U1300, U1200, U1000, Unr. ALL: Entry See Grand Prix.
10:30/am. Rds.: 10:30/am-1:30/pm-4:30/pm NJ State Chess Federation, no fee: $30 if received by 5/2, $45 at site. NJSCF memb. req $8, OSA. Reg.: Sat.9- Apr. 17- May 8, Queens Spring Open
dues magazine Subscription per year, OSA NS NC W. 10am, Rds.: 10:30-2:30-6:15 Sat., 10-2 Sun. ENT: NJSCF P.O. Box 1511, Jackson, See Grand Prix.
NJ 08527 Make checks payable to NJSCF. Info:Hal Sprechman, 732-259-3881,
Apr. 18, Princeton Day School hsprechman@characterkings.org. NS, NC, W. WCL JGP. Apr. 18, 2009 Syracuse University Spring Open
650 The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 6 in each section. 4SS Rds.: 1&2 G/60, Rds.: 3&4 G/90. Syracuse University, 304 Tolley Bldg. (I
Medals to all players. Sections: FUTURE MASTERS and CLOSED begin 10:30 May 17, 2009 Westfield Quads 81 Ex. 18, bear left & get in center lane, left E. Adams, Right Irving, Left
(must preregister). FUTURE MASTERS: G/60, 3 rounds (Players K-12 over 3 RR game/45 full k. Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield N.J. Prizes: $50 Waverly, R Crouse to parking booth.) EF: $30. Prizes (b/20): $150, $100,
1200), CLOSED: G/45 (K-12 1000-1200) 4 rds. ALL OTHER SECTIONS. 4 to first in each section. Entry Fee: $20, $15 Members. Registration: 2-2:15 Class $80. Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30, 12:00, 2:15, 5:30. Ent: Joe Ball, PO Box
Rds.: 1, 2, 3, 4pm. (times will be accelerated if possible) G/30: OPEN (Players p.m. Rounds: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-946-7379. 91, Minoa, NY 13116. (315) 436-9008. WCL JGP for Rds. 3&4.
K-12 U-1000), Reserve (K-12 U-800), Novice II (K-8 U-600), Novice I (unrated www.westfieldchessclub.com.
K-6), K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE K-1 (unrated). PARENTS OF PLAYERS G/30 Apr. 18, NY April Under 1600!
May 21, ATKM 3rd Thursday Quads 4-SS, G/50, open to U1600 or unr., Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23
rated, 3 rounds. Info and Register online: www.pds.org/chess. Inquires to 3 RR G/30 t/d5, Quads are grouped by rating. All the Kings Men Chess Shop,
Bonnie Waitzkin. Chessteach@gmail.com. Pre-registration $30 (On-site W 10th St, bet 5-6 Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. EF $40, Club members $25, spec-
62 S Broadway, Pitman NJ 08071. Prizes: $25 1st per quad. Unrated cannot ified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. May be limited to 1st 26
$40:11:30-12:30). win more than $10.EF: $12, $10 ATKMCC members. Unrated (i.e. players with entries. $$ (300 b/20 paid): 150-70-30, top U1300 $50, $70 limit to unr. Limit
Apr. 19, 2009 Westfield Swiss #58 (QC) NO rating whatsoever, provisional or otherwise) $7, $5 ATKMCC members.Reg.: 2 byes, commit by 2:30. Reg. ends 15 min before game. Rds. 12:30-2:30-4:30-
5 Rd. game/15 full k (QC) Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield,N.J. $500 6:15 - 6:45 PM. Rds.: 7-8-9 pm. INFO: Stephen Dick, cs@ATKMchessSets.com, 6:30 pm. CCA Ratings may be used. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru
Guaranteed $125,$85,$50 under 2100,under 1850, under 1600, under 1350 856-582-8222. All: Visa/MC/Disc OK w/$1 paid surcharge. Bring a clock! 4/16.$10 extra to enter by phone!
$60 each Entrance fee: $35, $25. Members. Registration: 2-2:30 p.m. May 23-25, 66th Annual U.S. Amateur Championship East
Rounds: 2:45-3:25-4:05-4:45-5:30 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-946-7379 Apr. 18, Prove Your Point!
See Nationals. 3-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St, NYC: 212-477-
May 23, U.S. Amateur Championship - East U1300 K-8 Scholastic 3716. EF $20. 3-0 wins $40, 2.5 wins $20, 2 wins $10. Reg ends 7:20 pm. Rds.
Apr. 19, ICA Spring 2009 Open Championship Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, Exit 12 off I-287 at 7:30-8:30-9:30.
See Grand Prix.
Weston Canal Road. (732) 560-9880, Fax (732) 356-7455. Trophies Galore. In Apr. 18-19, NY April Under 2300!
Apr. 19, ICA Spring 2009 Scholastic Championship 4 Sections by rating. Sections: Hot Shots: U1300, Check Mates: U900, Rising 4-SS, 30/90, SD/1, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St, bet 5-
4 SS, EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 POINTS OR MORE Stars: U500 & Chess Bandits: Beginners/Unrated. Also open to U200. Details 6 Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. EF $40, Club members $25, specified Greater NY
WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY!!! Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hacken- all sections: 5-SS, G/30, Trophies to Top 10, Others get choice of chess
sack, NJ 07601. U.S. CHESS FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR medallions or fun grab bag prizes. Unrated (grade K-4) may play in U500 sec-
SECTIONS 1 AND 2. Info: 201 287 0250 or 201 833 1741 E-mail: Diana@ tion. Others may play in the top two Sections. Unrated may not win first prize
icanj.net. (Web Site Entries: www.icanj.net) EF Adv (pmk by Apr 15th) $25 AT in rated sections.Registration: Saturday 5/23, 11am-12pm. Rounds: 12:30pm,
Site $30 Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rnd. Late entrants will receive 1/2 point then ASAP with lunch break after round #2. All sections: EF: $20 if mailed
bye for rnd 1. In 4 Sections Section 1: G/45 Open to players rated below 1200 by 5/18 or paid online by 5/22 on website EntryFeesRus.com, $30 at site. Spe-
K through 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 2: G/60
cial advanced EF only Combination:Pay $50 to play in both Saturday event
Open to players rated below 1600 K through 12th grade. Rds: 9:45 AM, 12:00,
and U.S. Amateur (2-day) Sunday and Monday. This special is not available at
2:15, 4:30 PM. Section 3: Open to unrated players K through 2nd grade.
site. One half-point byes allowed in rounds 1-4 if requested with EF. April Rat-
Rds.: 10:15 AM (tournament will end at approximately 1:00 PM). Section 4:
Open to unrated players K through 12th grade. Rds.: 10:00 AM (tournament ing supplement used. Mail entries to: Ken Thomas, 115 West Moore Street,
will end at approximately 2:00 PM). ENT: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Lane, Hackettstown NJ 07840-2233. Checks payable to NJSCF. Indicate section
New Milford, NJ 07646. NS NC W. desired and your grade level. Information: Call 908-763-6468 or acn@goes
.com. NS NC W.
Apr. 23-May 28, 2009 ATKM Club Championship
5SS, G/90, t/d5, All the Kings Men Chess Shop & Chess Club, 62 S. Broadway, May 31, 2009 Westfield Quads
Pitman NJ 08071. EF: $10 or FREE to non-USCF players who elect to join the 3 RR game/45 full k. Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield N.J. Prizes: $50
USCF. ATKMCC membership required! Prizes: Trophies to 1st, Top U1400, Top to first in each section. Entry Fee: $20, $15 Members. Registration: 2-2:15
U1000. Medal toTop K - 8. Unrated players are not eligible for class prizes. Reg.: p.m. Rounds: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-946-7379.
Onsite only, now until 6:45 PM on 4-23. Rnds.: 7 PM. No byes allowed. INFO: www.westfieldchessclub.com.
Addl details are available at YourChessSet.com/clubchamp or call 856-582-8222. May 31, ATKM 4th Sunday G/60 Quads/Swiss
WCL JGP. For info. and registration, go to www.YourChessSet.com/quads4. For more info.
Apr. 25, 2009 Spring WCCC Youth Chess Championship E-mail Stephen at cs@ATKMchessSets.com or call 856-582-8222.
(In two sections by grade) K-6, 7-12, Warren County Community College, 475 June 6, ATKM 1st Saturday Kids G/30 Swiss (K-8)
Route 57, Washington, New Jersey. Info both sections: 5SS, Game/30, limited For info. and registration, go to YourChessSet.com/KidsSwiss. For more info
to players below 2200. EF: $11 if mailed by 4/1, $17.76 at site. Prizes: Top 10 e-mail Stephen at cs@ATKMchessSets.com or call 856-582-8222.
in all sections win trophies. Must be USCF member. Reg.: until to 9:30 pm. Rds.:
10-11-1-2-3. Rounds will start earlier if possible. Chess boards supplied, but June 7, 2009 Westfield Swiss #59 (QC)
not sets, bring your set. Ent: LaMont Rouse, 475 Route 57 West, Washington, 5 Rd. game/15 full k (QC) Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield,N.J. $500
NJ 07782. Info: LaMont Rouse, (908) 835-4028, lrouse@warren.edu. Make Guaranteed $125,$85,$50 under 2100,under 1850, under 1600, under 1350
checks payable to: Warren County Community College.If you are not a USCF $60 each Entrance fee: $35, $25. Members. Registration: 2-2:30 p.m.
member, membership fee of $10 will be assessed in addition to tournament fee. Rounds: 2:45-3:25-4:05-4:45-5:30 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-946-7379.
Apr. 26, 2009 South Jersey Open
See Grand Prix. June 13, Garden State Scholastic
Prevention First, 1405 Route 35, Ocean, NJ 07712. Primary: open to K-3: 4
Apr. 26, 2009 Westfield Quads
SS, G/30.Trophies to 1st-5th place; Medals to all others. Scholastic Swiss: open
3 RR game/45 full k. Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield N.J. Prizes: $50
to first in each section. Entry Fee: $20, $15 Members. Registration: 2-2:15 to K-12; 4 SS, G/30. Scholastic Quads: open to K-12 G/60 Quads. Trophies
p.m. Rounds: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-946-7379. to 1st and 2nd each quad. All EF: $15 if recd by 6/6, $20 on site. Reg.: 9-9:45
www.westfieldchessclub.com. am. Rds.: 10 and ASAP. Info: Hal Sprechman, 732 259-3881, hsprech-
man@characterkings.org. Ent: Please make checks payable to Character
May 2, ATKM 1st Saturday Kids G/30 Swiss (K-8) Kings and send to Hal Sprechman, P.O Box 1511, Jackson, NJ 08527. Please
For info. and registration, go to YourChessSet.com/KidsSwiss. For more info indicate section.
e-mail Stephen at cs@ATKMchessSets.com or call 856-582-8222.
June 20-21, 2009 Delaware Capital Open
May 2, Garden State Scholastic See Delaware.
Prevention First, 1405 Route 35, Ocean, NJ 07712. Primary: open to K-3: 4
SS, G/30. Trophies to 1st-5th place; Medals to all others. Scholastic Swiss: June 25-29, 3rd annual Philadelphia International (PA)
open to K-12; 4SS, G/30. Scholastic Quads: open to K-12 G/60 Quads.Trophies See Grand Prix.
to 1st and 2nd each quad. All EF: $15 if recd by 4/25, $20 on site. Reg.: 9- June 26-28, World Open Senior Amateur (PA)
9:45 am. Rds.: 10 and ASAP. Info: Hal Sprechman, 732 259-3881, See Pennsylvania.
hsprechman@characterkings.org. Ent: Please make checks payable to Char-
acter Kings and send to Hal Sprechman, P.O Box 1511, Jackson, NJ 08527. Please June 27-28, World Open Girls Championship (PA)
indicate section. See Pennsylvania.

Tournament Life
Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, top U2000 $95, Apr. 25-May 16, 2nd Farmingdale CC Spring Swiss 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds. 7-8:15-
U1800 $85. Reg. ends 15 min. before game. 2 schedules: 2-day, rds 12:30-5:30 4SS, G/140. Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Rd., Farmingdale, NY 9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under
pm each day; 1-day, (rds 1-2 G/30), 10-11:15 am-12:30-5:30 pm Sun; both 11735.Open to all U-2300/unr.: $(b/20): $105-85. Top U-1800, U-1500 $55 10 min. before game.
merge rd 3. Limit 2 byes, commit by rd 2. Re-entry $20, counts half. Class pair- each. EF: $20. Reg.: 9:15-9:45 AM. No adv. ent. Rds.: 10:00 AM SHARP each May 2, New York May Action!
ings OK rd 4. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 4/16. $10 extra to Saturday. 2 byes 1-4.Info: www.farmcc.webs.com. Please do not call the See Grand Prix.
enter by phone! WCL JGP. library. NS. W. WCL JGP.
May 3, 18th Annual NY May Under 13 Open!
Apr. 19, Binghamton Monthly Tourney Apr. 26, April Polgar Scholastic Championship G/30
See Grand Prix. 4-SS, G/30, open to all born after 5/3/96, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club,
4SS. K-12.Three sections: K-2, K-5 and 6-12. EF: $20 if recd by 4/19, after $30. 23 West 10th St, bet. 5-6 Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. May be limited to 1st 52
Apr. 19, NEW Sunday Sliding Scale Quads! PCC members $5 off. Trophies to top 3 in each section. Medals to others. More entries. 2 Sections. 1. Open, EF: $32 postmarked by 4/25. 2. Novice, for Under
3-RR, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St, NYC: 212-477- special prizes! Reg.: 12-12:30. Rds.: 12:45-2:00-3:30-4:45pm. (Mail checks to: 1000 or Unrated, EF: $31 mailed by 4/25. Both, EF: $30 online at
3716. EF: Master $35, Expert $30, A $25, U1800 $20. $$ (all EFs returned less Polgar Chess, 103-10 Queens Blvd. #1C, Forest Hills, NY 11375). 718-897-4600. www.chesscenter.cc by 4/30, $35 by phone at 845-496-2191 by 4/30, $40
$36 per quad). Reg ends 7:20 pm. Rds. 7:30-8:30-9:30. NO FREE ENTRIES!! Apr. 26 Grandmaster Challenge at site, Club members $10 less ($10 fee for refunds). Trophies to top 10, top
No phone entry! See Grand Prix. Unr, top 3 teams (top 3 scorers from same school) each section. 8 weeks free
Apr. 19, Polgar CC Quads G/30 entry to 1st, 4 weeks free to 2nd each section. Speed playoff for 4-0. Limit of
Apr. 26, Studio April Quad 2 byes, commit by 11:30. On-site reg. ends 9:30 am. Rds 10-11:30-12:45-2
3RR. EF: $20 PCC members or all Scholastic $15. Prizes: $50 to first in each 3RR Game in 2. Reg.: 9:00 am Rds.: 10-2-6. Studio of Bridge and Games, 1639
quad. 12:30-12:55. Rds.: 1-2:10-3:30pm. 718-897-4600. pm.Ent: Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. List USCF
Eastern Pkwy., Schenectady, NY 12309-6011.
ID, rating, section, school/grade, DOB.
Apr. 21, St. Johns Masters at the Marshall Chess Club Apr. 26, The 10th Annual Bruce Bowyer Memorial Scholastic Tour-
See Grand Prix. May 3, NEW Sunday Sliding Scale Quads!
nament 3-RR, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St, NYC: 212-477-
Apr. 22-May 20, Marshall CC Under-2000 Wednesday Swiss 5SS, G/30. Hotel New Yorker, 8th Avenue & 34th St., NYC, 212-971-0101. Open
3716. EF: Master $35, Expert $30, A $25, U1800 $20. $$ (all EFs returned less
5SS, 30/90, SD/60. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. to all students thru grade 12, EF: $10. $$Gtd: $200-$125-$75, U1800 $50, U1600
$36 per quad). Reg ends 7:20 pm. Rds. 7:30-8:30-9:30. NO FREE ENTRIES!!
$$300 b/20: $120-70-50, U1700 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45, Rds.: 7pm each Wednes- $40, U1400 $30, U1200 $25. Trophy to winner, tiebreak order: Cumulative,
No phone entry!
day. Byes ok, limit 2, request by round 3. WCL JGP. Median, Solkoff. All players receive a medal and a T-shirt! Reg.: 10:15-10:45,
X Rds.: 11am-12:30-2:30-4pm-5:30. Entries MUST be received by April 22nd! May 3, Polgar CC Quads G/45
Apr. 23, 4 Rated Games Tonight! Ent: No door ents. Ck/MO payable to Pat Bowyer c/o PAR Group Inc., 119 N. 3RR. EF: $20 PCC members or all Scholastic $15. Prizes: $50 to first in each
4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W 10th St, bet 5-6 Ave, NYC: 212- Park Avenue. Suite 303, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Limited to first 70 play- quad. Reg.: 12:30-12:55. Rds.: 1-2:45-4:30pm. 718-897-4600.
477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF $30, Club membs $20, ers. Provide name, add., school, USCF rating, ID#, & exp. PLEASE NOTE: Bring
specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100- May 3, Sunday Under 1400 Action!
clocks and sets, none will be provided. Info: pbowyer@bbowyer.org or Pat 4-SS, G/30, Marshall Chess Club, 23 West 10 St, between 5-6 Ave, NYC: 212-
50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by Bowyer 516.371.3717.
8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds. 7-8:15- 477-3716, for Under 1400 or unrated. EF $30, Club Members $20, specified
9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under Apr. 27-May 18, 23rd Nassau Amateur Team Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$200 b/20 paid: $100-60-40, $60
10 min. before game. 4-SS, 40/80. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1st & Main Sts., Mineola. Open to teams limit to unr. Reg. ends 3:45 pm. Rds. 4-5:15-6:45-8 pm. No advance entries.
of 3 (+ optional alternate). Ave rating must be U1800.Teams play in rating order. May 3, The Chess Exchange Monthly Trophy Quads
Apr. 24-26 or 25-26, 6th annual Vermont Spring Open (VT) EF: $54/team by 4/25, $75 at site, $10 more per non-memb. $$ (504 b/12 teams)
See Grand Prix. 3-RR, G/30,The Chess Exchange: Chess & Games Club, 288Third Ave., Between
252, U1600, 1400/UR each 126.Team byes 1-4 (Last rd bye must be req before Carroll and President, Brooklyn, 718-645-5896.EF: $15$$:Trophies to top 2 in
Apr. 25, Marshall CC Saturday G/60 rd 3 and is irrevocable). Teams seeking players call 631 218-4440 or each quad.Reg.: ends 10 minutes before rd. 1. Rds.: 3-4:15-5:30.
4SS, G/60. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($360 b/24) $120- captnhal@optonline.net. Players looking for teams $18 by 4/25, $25 at site,
70-50, 1700-1999/unr $60, U1700 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.: $10 more for non-memb. May ratings used. Reg ends 7:15 PM. Rds.: 7:15 each May 3, The Right Move #153 Team and Individual Championship
11:15-11:45. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Note: Only one bye available, request with Mon. Ent: Harold Stenzel, 80 Amy Drive, Sayville, NY 11782. WCL JGP. FREE EF.
entry. 4SS, G/30.Play starts promptly at 10:00.Players must check in by 9:30A.M. Bran-
Apr. 27-May 25, Marshall CC Under-1600 Monday Swiss deis H.S., 145 W. 84th St., 10024 (near Columbus Ave, Manhattan, NYC).Open
Apr. 25, Syracuse Monthly Open 5SS, G/90. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. $$300 to gr. K-12.Five rated sections: Open, Under 1700, Under 1200, Under 800,
4SS, Rds 1 & 2 G/60, Rds. 3 & 4 G/90. Courtyard by Marriot, 6415 Yorktown b/20: $120-70-50, U1300 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45, Rds.: 7pm each Monday. Byes Under 600.(May renew or join USCF at tournament).Non-member sections by
Circle, E. Syracuse (exit 35 I-90, Carrier Circle, 298 E, left at Holiday Inn). ok, limit 2, request by rd. 3. WCL JGP. grades: K-3, 4-6, 7-12.Trophies to top 3 in each section except Open ($50, $30,
$(b/14): $100-50, Class: $30. Reg.: 8:30-9:15, Rds.: 9:30-12-2:15-5:30. EF: $30. Apr. 30, 4 Rated Games Tonight! $20 for 1st-3rd); medal to each player with 2.5 or more points.Team plaque to
Ent: Joe Ball, 310 Helfer Lane, Mineola, NY 13116. 4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W 10th St, bet 5-6 Ave, NYC: 212- 1st and 2nd each section, with top 4 scores counting in each section (minimum
Apr. 25, The 10th Annual Bruce Bowyer Memorial Chess Tourna- 477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF $30, Club membs $20, 3 players on team in section).Non-member sections offer additional prize of
ment specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100- USCF membership to players scoring 4 points.To register: use website at
See Grand Prix. 50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by www.therightmove.org or email - thechessstop @aol.com or Fax to 718-455-
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE DONATED TO THE U.S. CHESS TRUST! (June 2007 through March 2008)
Legacy Donors: Deborah Doll, Nearing, GM Arnold Denker. Future Legacy Donors: Harold B. Dondis, Wil Wakely. Corporate Donors: Aetna, Exxon, IBM,
Microsoft, WalMart, X3D, Mobil, WaMu, Nugent & Haussler, PC Partners. Chess Philanthropists ($50,000 or more): Harold B. Dondis, Frank P. Samford
III. King Supporters ($10,000 or more): Frank Berry, Mark Fins. Friends of Chess ($5,000 or more): Anonymous, Mitchell Denker, Gerald Hoag, Adam
Sufrin, JDG Management, Shane Samole, Nearing Trust. Ben Franklin Donors ($1,000 or more): Anonymous NJ, Joel & Susan Channing, Gary Cooper,
John Dozier, Leroy Dubeck, Jim Eade, Leonard Helman, Roger Spero, Sunil Weeramantry (National Scholastic Foundation), Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. Graves,
Dr. William Henkin, Karl Irons, Victor Laurie, Harvey Schein, Mark Schein, Adam J. Semler, Randy Slifka, Mariko Zeitlin. Heritage Donors ($500 or more):
Richard Allen, Norman Forsythe, Clifford Lester, Rick Lester (Ursula Foster Scholarship), Henry Odell, Harold Winston, Steve Doyle, Ann Marks, Drs. Luann
Mostello & Art Milholland, Bill & Vesna Kelleher, Eric Lester, Robert Messenger, Henry Terrie, Selden Trimble, Mosh & Arianne Weinberger, Yuriko Young,
Randall & Leilani Sears, Dave Sutherland, Erland Millikan, J. William Cowart, Paul Albert. Associate Donors ($100 or more): Harvey Susswein, John M.
Bartkiw, Randy Bauer/Deborah OLeary, Walter Brown, Bernie Letner, David Kuhns, Jim Berry, Alan/Judy Cohen, Gary Fine, Martin/Joy Goldberg, Roger
Gotschall, Jim Gray, Randy Hough, Christopher Lerbs, Myron/Rachel Lieberman, Luke Neyndorff, Glenn Petersen, Larry Weston, Charles/Debrah Unruh,
Edward Zatorski, Joe Feagin, Marc Levine, Michael Goodall, Walter Buehl, Jr, GM Susan Polgar/Paul Truong, Dr. Jon E. Quinn, Burton Carpenter, Michael
Clark, James Kelley, Jeffrey Davidson, Paul Tomaino, Phyllis Narveson, Brian Bezenek, Robert Emke, Scott Kenyon, Kenneth Rogoff, Hans Morrow, Robert
Miller, George Berry, Dr. Ed Epp, Peter Dyson, Harold Blajwas, Denis Strenzwilk, Dr. Benton Wheeler, Donald Stetzer, Fred Gruenberg, Barbara Forbes, Lawrence
Goch, James Wheeler, Carol McCloud, Arthur Montgomery, Andrew Marshall, Barbara Falcner, Alexander Blum, Helen Kittsley, Kent Bach, Peter Knopf, Zevi
Miller, Dr. Rebecca Meyer, Bruce McMaster, Tim Redman, Robert Goodman, Rick Armagost, John Crawford, David Kerkhove, John Fitch, Jeffrey Quirke,
Herbert Drechsler, Neil Levy, Richard Shuford, Roy Eikerenkoetter, Lewis Henry, Robert Pociask, Gail Maury, Dr. R.A. Letourneau, Gilbert Saulter, Roger
Hale, Albert Epostein, John Elder, Dr. Joe Wagner, Peter Stasz, Community Health Charities, Dayton Foundation (Ken/Peg Champney), Peter Tamburro, Don
Schultz, John/Eleanor Schweinsberg, Todd Lunna, Jorge Calderon, L.J. Lyell, Katherine Gasser, Richard Cheshire, Sheila Donoghue. Contributors ($50
or more): Alexander Reis, Anonymous WI, Frank Brady, Harvey Drutowski, Woodrow Harris, Michael James, Michael Nietman, Arlen Overvig, Robert Ras-
mussen, Thomas Richardson, Joseph Roster, Garret Sauber, Stephen Smith, Hal Sprechman, T. Torricellas, Donald Twombly, Douglas Southon, Robert Strickler,
Charles Behler, Peter Scott, Thomas Bagby, Matthew Grinberg, Chess Now Ltd, Peter Spizzirri, Dan Mayers, Joseph Slawinski, Robert Werdan, Robert Ras-
mussen, Steve Krevinko, Karl Filzer, William McClain, Andrew Nowak, James Lorentz, Robert Carey, Richard Nepolitan, John Brendel, Edmund Breider,
Peter Lahde, George Hermes, Ricard Vincent, Arhur Lewis, Allen Kaufman, Imgre Toth, Edward Dowdy, Gordon Gray, Baron Powell, Tony Newhall, Gerald
Larson, Donald Farrelly, Kenneth John, David Sachs, Tom Beckman, Captn Gary Black, Peter Hanen, Richard Adams, Michael/Laurie Stein, Thomas/Nancy
Simpson, John/Emily Summy, Ken Ballou, Ken Marks, Larry Reifurth. In Memory Of George Krauss: Blaine/Carol Asbrock, Edwary/Loretta Sytnik, Gabriel/Joann
Trotta, Wayne Rahe, Robert Lardon, Richard Cheshire, Carberry, Mary Alice Burke, Carol Wirtz, James/Jennifer Roth.

2863 before 6:00 P.M. on Fri.Give full name, school, grade, USCF ID#, exp. date, 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds. 7-8:15- $36 per quad). Reg ends 7:20 pm. Rds. 7:30-8:30-9:30. NO FREE ENTRIES!!
and section.NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. 9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under No phone entry!
10 min. before game.
May 5, Marshall CC New York Experts June 7, The Chess Exchange Monthly Trophy Quads
Open to U2200 4SS, G/30. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC, 212-477-3716. EF: A State Championship Event! 3-RR, G/30,The Chess Exchange: Chess & Games Club, 288Third Ave., Between
$40, members $20. $$300 b/20: $120-70-50, U1800 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: May 30-31, New York State Senior Championship Carroll and President, Brooklyn, 718-645-5896.EF: $15$$:Trophies to top 2 in
7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. Open to all born before 5/30/59. 4-SS, 30/90, SD/60. Marshall Chess Club, 23 each quad.Reg.: ends 10 minutes before rd. 1. Rds.: 3-4:15-5:30.
West 10th St., NYC 10011. EF: $30 advance, $35 at site. $$500/20: $200-100-
May 5-26, Polgar CC May G/90 June 11, 4 Rated Games Tonight!
50, $75 1700-1999, $75 U1700. 2 byes OK, 1 if U1700. Byes must be requested
4SS. EF: $30 PCC members $20, PCC juniors $15. ($310 b/20 paid entries): 4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W 10th St, bet 5-6 Ave, NYC: 212-
at start of your first round.Reg.: 11-11:45; Rds.: 12-5:30 each day. NYSCA mem-
$120-70-50-$35,Top U-1800 $35.The winner of each category also wins a free 477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF $30, Club membs $20,
bership required ($13/yr or $36/3 yrs), OSA.Mail advance entries and dues to
GM lecture. Reg.:Tuesday 5/5 6-7pm. Rds.:Tuesdays 5/5, 12, 19 and 26 at 7:30 specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-
Marshall CC (checks payable to Marshall CC).Title to top NYS resident.Players
pm. Email: Ruth Arluck at ruarluck@aol.com 718-897-4600. WCL JGP. 50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by
must bring proof of age.
May 7, 10 Grand Prix Points Older Tonight! 8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds. 7-8:15-
A State Championship Event! 9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under
See Grand Prix.
May 30-31, New York State Womens Championship 10 min. before game.
May 9, Jenifer Woods Memorial Grand Prix Open to all women and girls. 4-SS, 30/90, SD/60. Marshall Chess Club, 23 West
See Grand Prix. 10th St., NYC 10011. EF: $30 advance, $35 at site. $$500/20: $200-100-50, $75 June 13, 8th Annual New Yorker June Open!
1500-1799, $75 U1500. 2 byes OK, 1 if U1500. Byes must be requested at start See Grand Prix.
May 9, Utica Four Seasons Spring
4SS Rds. 1-2: G/60, Rds. 3-4: G/90. Mohawk Valley Community College, Exit
of your first round. Reg.: 11-11:45; Rds.: 12-5:30 each day. NYSCA member- A State Championship Event!
31, I-90, bear left, South on E. Genesee, (2.6 miles), left on Memorial Highway
ship required ($13/yr or $36/3 yrs), OSA. Mail advance entries and dues to June 13-14 or 14, 14th Annual New York Junior Championship
Marshall CC (checks payable to Marshall CC).Title to top NYS resident. (Out-Of-State Players Welcome)!5-SS, G/90, open to all born after 6/1/89
(2.3 miles), left Sherman, right into MVCC, Cafeteria - Room 116. EF: $30. Prizes
from any state, beautifully renovated, well-lighted 3rd floor, New Yorker Hotel,
(b/20): $200, 125, 75, Class 100. Reg.: 8:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-12:00-2:15- June 1-July 6, Marshall CC Under-1600 Monday Swiss
481 8th Ave at 34th St., across from Penn Station, NYC. $$ prize fund b/150
5:30. Ent: Joe Ball, 310 Helfer Lane, Minoa, NY 13116. 5SS, G/90. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. $$300
total paid entries, minimum half each prize Gtd. 3 sections. Open. $$ 400-200-
b/20: $120-70-50, U1300 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45, Rds.: 7pm each Monday. Byes
May 9-10, Marshall CC May Open 120, top U2000 $110, U1800 $100. Under 1600, $$ 300-150-110, top U1400
ok, limit 2, request by rd. 3. Note: No round June 22nd.
Marshall CC, 23 W 10th St, NYC: 212-477-3716.; EF: $45, Members $25. ($360 $100, $100 limit to Unr. Under 1200, $$ 300-150-110, top U1000 $100, $50 limit
b/24) $120-70-50, U2000/unr $65, U1700 $55. Reg.: ends 11:50am. Rds.: 2 June 2, Marshall CC New York Experts to unr, plaques to top 2 each grade, K-4 (OK to win both plaque & trophy). All,
schedules: 2-day, rds 12:30-5:30 pm each day; 1-day, (rds 1-2 G/30), 10-11:15 Open to U2200. 4SS, G/30. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10 St., NYC, 212-477-3716. EF: trophies to top 5 each section, free entry to all Chess Center tmts. except quads
am-12:30-5:30 pm Sun; both merge rd 3. Byes: limit two, with entry. NO RE- $40, members $20. $$300 b/20: $120-70-50, U1800 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45. Rds.: thru 9/1/09 to top 3 each section. 2 playing options: 2-day schedule, reg. ends
ENTRY. May be limited to first 60 players. 7-8:15-9:30-10:45pm. One bye available, request at entry. Sat 9:30 am, rds. Sat 10 am-1:30-4:30 pm, Sun 1:30-4:30 pm. 1-day sched-
May 10, Polgar CC Quads G/30 June 4, 10 Grand Prix Points Tonight! ule, reg. ends Sun 8:30 am, rds. Sun 9-10:30 am-12-1:30-4:30 pm (rds. 1-3 of
3RR. EF: $20 PCC members or all Scholastic $15. Prizes: $50 to first in each See Grand Prix. 1-day schedule only are G/30); both merge for rd. 4. Mail entry fee, 2-day $58,
quad. Reg.: 12:30-12:55. Rds.: 1-2:10-3:30pm. 718-897-4600. 1-day $57 if postmarked by 6/5, all $65 at site, mail checks by 6/5 payable to:
June 5-26, 9th Queens Team Championship Chess Center of NY, PO Box 4615, New Windsor, NY 12553. List name,
May 14, 4 Rated Games Tonight! 4-SS, G/120, All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Avenue, Jamaica, NY address, USCF ID, June rating, grade, birthday, section, schedule. Phone
4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W 10th St, bet 5-6 Ave, NYC: 212- 11432. Two player teams - ratings must average under 2000.$$ based entries: $60 thru 6/10. Questions, chesscentr@aol.com or 845-569-9969
477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF $30, Club membs $20, on 10 teams (13 last year!):$100-$50 to top two teams, $60 each to top U1700 (credit card phone entries: 406-896-2191, entries only, no questions).
specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100- team, top Board 1, top Board 2. Prizes raised or lowered in proportion to num- Online entries, $56 thru 6/10: www.chesscenter.cc (no mail after 6/5, no
50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by ber of paid teams. One 1/2 pt bye allowed.If one player needs a bye, replacement phone or online entries after 6/10). $10 charge for refunds. All entries $65 at
8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds. 7-8:15- must have same or lower rating and must play on Board # of replaced site (specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free). Limit 2 byes, commit
9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under player.EF: $25 per player, $20 QCC member; teams formed at site. REG.: 7:30- before rd. 2. Re-entry: $30, counts half. HR: 212-971-0101. Bring sets, clocks,
10 min. before game. 8:00. RDS: 8:15 each Friday. ENT: Ed Frumkin, 445 E 14th St #10D, New York, boards none supplied! W. WCL JGP.
NY 10009 (212-677-3224do not call on Thursday or Friday).WCL JGP.
May 14-June 18, FIDE Thursdays!! June 19-23, 2nd NY International
6SS, 30/90, SD/60. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. Open to all players rated June 6, NY June Under 1600! See Grand Prix.
1600 or above. EF: $50, $30 members. $$500 b/20: $175-125-100, U2000 $100; 4-SS, G/50, open to U1600 or unr., Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23
2 byes OK, commit before Round 4. Reg.: 6:15-6:45, Rds.: 7pm eachThursday; W 10th St, bet 5-6 Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. EF $40, Club members $25, spec- June 25-29, 3rd annual Philadelphia International (PA)
FIDE Rated. WCL JGP. ified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. May be limited to 1st 26 See Grand Prix.
entries. $$ (300 b/20 paid): 150-70-30, top U1300 $50, $70 limit to unr. Limit June 26-28, World Open Senior Amateur (PA)
May 15-17 or 16-17, 17th annual New York State Open
2 byes, commit by 2:30. Reg. ends 15 min before game. Rds. 12:30-2:30-4:30- See Pennsylvania.
See Grand Prix.
6:30 pm. CCA Ratings may be used. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru
May 16, Marshall CC Saturday G/60 6/4.$10 extra to enter by phone!
June 27-28, World Open Girls Championship (PA)
4SS, G/60. Marshall CC, 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. ($360 b/24) See Pennsylvania.
$120-70-50, 1700-1999/unr $60, U1700 $60. EF: $40, members $20. Reg.:
June 6, Prove Your Point!
3-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St, NYC: 212-477-
June 27-28, World Open Under 13 Championship (PA)
11:15-11:45. Rds.: 12-2:30-4:45-7. Note: Only one bye available, request with See Pennsylvania.
3716. EF $20. 3-0 wins $40, 2.5 wins $20, 2 wins $10. Reg ends 7:20 pm. Rds.
entry.
7:30-8:30-9:30. July 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 or June 29-July 5, 37th Annual World Open (PA)
May 17, Grandmaster Challenge (QC) See Grand Prix.
See Grand Prix.
June 6-7 or 7, NY June Under 2300!
4-SS, 30/90, SD/1, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St, bet 5- July 4, World Open G/10 Championship (QC) (PA)
May 17, P.S. 158 Scholastic Chess Championships X 6 Ave, NYC: 845-569-9969. EF $40, Club members $25, specified Greater NY See Grand Prix.
4-SS, G/30. 1458 YORK AVE. BETWEEN E. 77-78 ST. NYC. 4 SECTIONS.K-1 Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-50, top U2000 $95, July 5, World Open Blitz Championship (QC) (PA)
(grades K-1 only) U1000. PRIMARY (grades 5/below) U1100. UNRATED U1800 $85. Reg. ends 15 min. before game. 2 schedules: 2-day, rds 12:30-5:30 See Grand Prix.
NOVICE (grades 2-5 only) U500. OPEN (grades 12/below). AWARDS: Tro- pm each day; 1-day, (rds 1-2 G/30), 10-11:15 am-12:30-5:30 pm Sun; both
phies to top 15 in each section.Top U300 K-1, U400 Novice, U600 Primary, U800 merge rd 3. Limit 2 byes, commit by rd 2. Re-entry $20, counts half. Class pair- July 24-26 or 25-26, 14th annual Bradley Open (CT)
Open.Special Prizes: Engraved digital chess clocks to Top Player in each ings OK rd 4. Online entry at www.chesscenter.cc thru 6/4. $10 extra to See Grand Prix.
section, all 4-0 scores & Top Unrated in Open Section.Engraved plaque to top enter by phone!WCL JGP. July 31-Aug. 2 or Aug. 1-2, 20th annual Vermont Resort Open (VT)
UNR player in each section. High Scorer trophy to all who score 2 and do not See Grand Prix.
get into top 15. Engraved medals to all others.Team Prizes:Trophies to top 4
June 7, NEW Sunday Sliding Scale Quads!
teams in each section.Engraved digital chess clock to Top Team in each sec-
3-RR, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St, NYC: 212-477- Aug. 7-9 or 8-9, 15th Annual Northeast Open (CT)
3716. EF: Master $35, Expert $30, A $25, U1800 $20. $$ (all EFs returned less See Grand Prix.
tion.(Team score created by adding top 4 scores from same school).EARLY EF:
$39 if received (postmarked by May 11). LATE EF: $45 Phoned, faxed or online
thereafter until May 15, 7pm.Onsite EF: $55. Reg.9-9:30. Rds: All10-11:30-
12:45-2.Late entrants may not be paired for the first round.Mail Entries: and
make check payable to Tri-State Chess, 1675 York Ave. #2M, N.Y. N.Y. 10128,
Phone: (718) 645-5896Fax: (718) 535-7896Online Entry: www.TriStateChess.com.
May 19, St. Johns Masters at the Marshall Chess Club
NO TOURNAMENTS IN YOUR AREA?
See Grand Prix.
May 21, 4 Rated Games Tonight!
WHY NOT ORGANIZE ONE?
4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W 10th St, bet 5-6 Ave, NYC: 212-
477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF $30, Club membs $20, Do you need to go out of town for tournament play? Would you and others in your area
specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-
50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by like the convenience of an occasional event closer to home? Organize one!
8:15. Re-entry $15, counts half. Reg. ends 10 min. before game. Rds. 7-8:15-
9:30-10:45 pm. Phone entry often impossible! $5 extra if entering under Its not much work to hold a small tournament, and there is little risk if you use a low-
10 min. before game. cost site and avoid guaranteed prizes. You might even make a profit! Either a based-on
May 23, Prove Your Point! Swiss with projected prizes up to $500, a Quad format, or a trophy tournament will vir-
3-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Chess Club, 23 W 10th St, NYC: 212-477-
3716. EF $20. 3-0 wins $40, 2.5 wins $20, 2 wins $10. Reg ends 7:20 pm. Rds. tually guarantee taking in more in fees than you pay out in prizes.
7:30-8:30-9:30.
May 23-24 or 24, New York May Open! The affiliation fee is just $40 a year. You will receive the annual rating supplement and
See Grand Prix. have access to the TD/Affiliate area of our website.
May 27-June 24, Marshall CC Under-2000 Wednesday Swiss
5SS, 30/90, SD/60. 23 W. 10th St., NYC. 212-477-3716. EF: $40, members $20. Remember, you can both run and play in a small event. Many of them wouldnt be held
$$300 b/20: $120-70-50, U1700 $60. Reg.: 6:15-6:45, Rds.: 7pm each Wednes- if the organizer/TD couldnt play.
day. Byes ok, limit 2, request by round 3.
May 28, 4 Rated Games Tonight! WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Joan DuBois at joandubois@uschess.org.
4-SS, G/30, Chess Center at Marshall Club, 23 W 10th St, bet 5-6 Ave, NYC: 212-
477-3716. May be limited to 1st 36 entries. EF $30, Club membs $20,
Well be glad to help you be part of the promotion of American chess!
specified Greater NY Scholastic prizewinners free. $$ (480 b/32 paid): 150-100-
50, Top U2200/unr $95, U2000 $85. Limit 2 byes (1 bye if U2000), commit by

Tournament Life
Aug. 13-16, 14-16 or 15-16, 39th annual Continental Open (MA) June 13, Toledo Jun Swiss A Heritage Event!
See Grand Prix. Open, 4SS, Rnd 1 G/75, Rnds 2-4 G/90.The University ofToledo Health Science Apr. 25-26, 49th Golden Triangle Open
Campus, Mulford Library Basement Caf, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, Ohio 4SS, G/120, Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5604 Solway Street, Suite 209, Pittsburgh,
North Carolina 43614.Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by 6/11 $25 at site. PA 15217. EF: $30 postmarked by 4/20, $40 later, $5 discount to PCC members.2
Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st Class Sections: Open, Reserve (under 1800). Prizes: $$615 b/30.Open: 120-90,
Apr. 25, TACO 50
A,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck U2000 $80.Reserve: 100 - 70, U1600 $60, U1400 $50, U1200/Unr $45.Reg.:
See Grand Prix.
Rd., Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. WCL JGP. 9AM - 9:45AM on 4/25. Rounds: 10AM - 3PM both days. One 1/2 point bye per-
June 6, Orchard Lake Blitz (QC) mitted if requested before the start of Round 2.Info: 412-421-1881,
8RR, G/5. Orchard Lake Campground, Saluda, NC. Between rounds of Orchard
July 10-12, 2009 Columbus Open
See Grand Prix. www.pittsburghcc.org.Ent: Pittsburgh Chess Club, Attn: Clyde Kapinos, 5604
Lake Grand Prix. EF: $2. Plaque to 1st in each section. $10 to random entry. Solway Street, Suite 209, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.Checks payable to Pittsburgh
www.ncchess.org. July 17-19 or 18-19, 2nd annual Chicago Class Championships (IL) Chess Club. WCL JGP.
See Grand Prix.
June 6, Orchard Lake Grand Prix May 2, W.Chester 1st Sat. Quads
See Grand Prix. Oklahoma Our 20th Year! 3RR, 40/80,sd/30.United Methodist Church, 129 S. High St. West
Chester, PA. EF: $20; every tenth quad free $$40, $50 for 3-0, $5 for 3rd rd win
June 6, Orchard Lake RBO (U1000) April 19, Seventh Annual Red River Shoot Out (Sunday)
5SS, G/30. Orchard Lake Campground, Saluda, NC. EF: $16.50 (incl $6.50 if not 3-0. Reg.: 9am; Rds.: 9:30,1,4:30. Info: Jim White 484-678-3164.
StateTeam match open only to OK andTX residents.Two rounds G/60+30 sec.
cmpgrnd fee). Prizes: Plaques to top 3. Rds.: 9:00-10:15-11:30-12:45-2:00. ENT: Must have USCF rating and current USCF membership.Treasure Valley Casino, May 3, MasterMinds CC 2nd Sunday Swiss/Open Quads
Kevin Hyde, 705 Old Mtn Page Rd., Saluda, NC 28773. 828-749-1625. I-35 Exit 55 & Hwy 7, Davis, OK 73030.EF: $5, Masters Free, all registration Blair Christian Academy, Philadelphia, Pa., 220 W. Upsal St. 2 events. Quads:
hyde@ioa.com. HR: 828-749-3901 www.orchardlakecampground.com on site.Reg.: 9:30 to 10:45.Rds.: 11 and 2. OK players contact Frank Berry at 3RR, 40/80, SD/30. EF: $20, Perfect score winner $60 else $50. Rds.: 10-2-5.
www.ncchess.org. fkimberry@aol.com;TX players contactTom Crane at tcrane5000@yahoo.com Scholastic Swiss: EF $15, ASAP $5 recd by Thursday before, $25 at the door.
July 31-Aug. 2 or Aug. 1-2, 17th Annual Southern Open (FL) or by phone 817-296-4287. 3 sections: Open 3SS G/60, Rds.: 10-12:30-3;1st, 2nd, 3rd, top under 1200,
See Grand Prix. top unrated; U1100 -1st, 2nd, 3rd, top under 800, top unrated & U750K-6 - 1st,
May 23-25, 27th North American FIDE Open 2nd, 3rd, top under 600, top under 400, top unrated 4SS, G/40. Rds.: 10,
See Grand Prix.
Ohio 11:45, 2, 3:45. 1st & 2nd school & club trophies. All Reg. ends 9:30am. Free
parking on site! Ent: MasterMinds CC, 36 E. Hortter St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Apr. 18, 8th Annual Queen City Classic Chess Tournament Oregon 19119. Checks made payable to: MasterMinds CC Info: Bradley Crable,
5SS, G/30 Paul Brown Stadium, Club West, Downtown Cincinnati, OH. 17 Apr. 25-26, 3rd Annual Clark Harmon Memorial 215-844-3881, info@mastermindschess.org, or www.mastermindschess.org.
School Sections, includes rated and non-rated. (Grade K Non-Rated); 5SS, Sat 40/90, SD 30; Sun 40/120, SD 60, Portland Chess Club, 8205 SW 24th
(Grade 1 Non-Rated); (Grade 2 Non-rated); (Grade 3 Non-rated); (Grades K- June 20-21, 2009 Delaware Capital Open
Ave., Portland, OR 97219. EF: $50. $40 for PCC members. Memb. Reqd: See Delaware.
3<600); (Grades K-3 Open); (Grade 4 Non-Rated); (Grade 5 Non-Rated); OCF/WCF: adult $25; junior $17. OSA. $$GTD: $500-300-150. U2000, U1700,
(Grade 6 Non-Rated); (Grades 4-6<700); (Grades 4-6 Open); (Grades 7-9 U1400 each $150-$100. Rds.: 4/25 10,2,7; 4/26 9:30,4:30 or ASAP. 1 half-point June 25-29, 3rd annual Philadelphia International
Non-Rated); (Grades 7-9<900); (Grades 7-9 Open); (Grades 10-12 Non-Rated); bye if req. before round 1. INFO: www.pdxchess.org; portlandchess- See Grand Prix.
(K-12 Open); (Collegiate). USCF membership is not required for the non-rated club@gmail.com. Limited to first 50 to enter. NS NC. WCL JGP. June 26-28, World Open Senior Amateur
and K-3 rated sections. Registration form online at: www.queencityclassic.org.
4SS, 40/2, SD/1, Sheraton Philadelphia Hotel (see World Open).Open to all born
Prizes:Trophies to all who score 3.5 or higher, top five team trophies awarded Pennsylvania
before 6/26/59 and rated under 2000 or unrated.Prizes $500 based on 16
medals to all others. EF: $35 early bird fee which includes lunch, t-shirt, pro-
2-3 Saturdays per month we run scholastic USCF-
entries, else in proportion: $200-100, Under 1750 $120, Under 1500/Unr
gram/score book, simul participation. Registration fee increases to $40 after
rated tournaments throughout the Philadelphia area.
$80.EF: $40. Reg. 6/26 noon to 5:30 pm, rds. Fri 6, Sat 11-6, Sun 11.One half
March 15.After April 1, entry fee is $50.Registration closes Wednesday, April
Tournament locations include Philadelphia, Mt. Laurel
point bye allowed, must commit before rd 2.HR: See World Open.Ent: at site
15, 2009.NO SATURDAY REGISTRATIONS.Checks, VISA, MasterCard, Discover
(NJ), Bryn Mawr, Horsham, Collegeville, and
only, no checks.
and AmEx accepted. Schedule: Friday, April 17, early check is 4-6:00 pm.FREE
more.Tournaments are open to grades K-12.Free game
SIMUL at 6:30 p.m. for tournament participants, $20 for non-participants. June 27, 28, 29, 30, July 1, 2, World Open G/60 Quads
analysis by a National or International Master at each
SIMUL features International Master Irina Krush and International Grandmas- 3RR, G/60, separate event each day, Sheraton Philadelphia Hotel (see World
tournament.We have players of all skill levels compete
ters Maurice Ashley and Gregory Kaidanov. Saturday, April 18, check in 7:00 Open). EF: $20. 1st prizeeach section: choice of $40, 2 year adult USCF mem-
in our tournaments, from brand-new kindergarteners up
a.m. 8:30 a.m., matches begin at 9:00 a.m. All Grandmasters will be avail- bership with Chess Life, or 3 year Young Adult membership with Chess Life.Reg:
through some of the highest-rated scholastic players in
able for questions and instructions in the skittles room all day Saturday. 9-9:45 am each day, Rds: 10-12:30-2:30. Ent: at site only, no checks.
the state. To see a list of dates and locations, see our web-
Entry/Info: Queen City Classic Chess Tournament; 5400 Kennedy Avenue,
site at www.silverknightschess.com. Phone: 610-446-
June 27-28, World Open Girls Championship
Cincinnati, OH 45213 qccchess@proscan.com. 1.866.772.4377, 513.924.5339
0818. Email: chess@silverknightschess.com.
5-SS, G/90, Sheraton Philadelphia Hotel (see World Open).Open to all girls born
or fax to 513.352.9359. Confirm all registrations at www.cpu-solutions.com. after 6/28/91.Trophies to top 5, 1st C, D, E, Under 1000, Under 800, Unrated;
Apr. 18, House of Chess Open free entry in all CCA Swiss tournaments 7/15/09-12/31/09 to 1st.EF: $40.Reg.
4SS, G/45 House of Chess, Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH (W of JC Every 1st Saturday Lehigh Valley Super Quads 6/27 9 to 9:30 am, rds. Sat 10-2-6, Sun 10-2.One half point bye allowed, must
Penny). Sections: Open, U1600. Reg.: 11-11:25 AM.Rds.: 11:30-1:15-3:30- 3-RR, St James Church, 11th & Tilghman Sts., Allentown, PA 18102. EF: $10. commit before rd 2.HR: See World Open.Ent: at site only, no checks.WCL JGP.
5:15.Prizes (b/25): Open 1st: $200, 2nd $100; U1900 1st $100; Reserve(U1600): $30 Perfect Score, else $25 1st. Reg.: 12:30-1:15. Rds.: 1:30-3-4:30. Info: 610-
821-4320, bdavis@lehighvalleychess.org, www.lehighvalleychess.org/. June 27-28, World Open Under 13 Championship
1st $100 Ent: $25, Club members $20. Info & entries: House of Chess, Great 6-SS, G/65, Sheraton Philadelphia Hotel (see World Open).Open to all born after
Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH 44070. Phone: (440) 979-1133. E-mail: Every 2nd Saturday. Allentown 2nd Saturday Quads. 6/28/96.Trophies to top 5, 1st C, D, E, Under 1000, Under 800, Unrated; free
info@houseofchess.com. Web www.thehouseofchess.com/. 3RR, G/40. St. Lukes Ev. Luth. Church, 417 N. 7th St., Allentown, PA 18102. Quads
entry in all CCA Swiss tournaments 7/15/09-12/31/09 to 1st.EF: $40.Reg. 6/27
open to all. EF: $12. $$24/quad. Reg.: 12-1, Rds.: 1:15-2:45-4:15. No adv. ent.
May 9, House of Chess Open Info: 610-433-6518. Other rated events every week!
9 to 10:30 am, rds. Sat. 11-2-5, Sun. 10-1-4.HR: See World Open.Ent: at site
4SS, G/45 House of Chess, Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH (W of JC only, no checks.WCL JGP.
Penny). Sections: Open, U1600. Reg.: 11-11:25 AM.Rds.: 11:30-1:15-3:30- Every Friday Lehigh Valley Doubleheader 5-Minute Blitz Chess
July 1-5, 2-5, 3-5 or June 29-July 5, 37th Annual World Open
5:15.Prizes (b/25): Open 1st: $200, 2nd $100; U1900 1st $100; Reserve(U1600): (QC)
See Grand Prix.
1st $100 Ent: $25, Club members $20. Info & entries: House of Chess, Great Note: new meeting location. 8SS each, G/5, St. Timothys Church, 140 Ott St.,
Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH 44070. Phone: (440) 979-1133. E-mail: Allentown, PA 18104. EF: $5 each, Prizes: 50% of Entries, 1st -70%, 2nd -30%, July 4, World Open G/10 Championship (QC)
info@houseofchess.com. Web www.thehouseofchess.com/. if 12 or more players,$7 to top U1600, (If 24 or more players then 2 sec- See Grand Prix.
tions/ 2 prize funds each event), One 1/2 bye only.Early Event Reg.: 6:30-6:50p.
May 9, Toledo May Swiss July 5, World Open Blitz Championship (QC)
Rds.:7-7:15-7:30-7:42-7:55-8:10-8:25-8:40p. Late Event Reg.: 8:45-8:55p.
Open, 4SS, Rnd 1 G/75, Rnds 2-4 G/90.The University ofToledo Health Science See Grand Prix.
Rds.:9-9:15-9:30-9:42-9:55-10:10-10:25-10:40p. Info:Bruce Davis, 610-625-
Campus, Mulford Library Basement Caf, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, Ohio 0467,bdavis@lehighvalleychess.org, www.lehighvalleychess.org/.
43614.Can split into 2 sections if enough players. EF: $20 by 5/7 $25 at site. Rhode Island
Reg.: 9-10 a.m., Rds.: 10, 1, 4, & 7. Prizes: $360 b/20, $100-50, 1st Class A North Penn Chess Club
Main & Richardson, Lansdale, PA.See www.npchessclub.org for schedules & Apr. 11 & May 16, BK Tournaments
,B,C,D/Under $40, 1st U1600 $50. Ent: James Jagodzinski, 7031 Willowyck Rd.,
info or call 215-699-8418. 4SS, G/30,Trophies top 3 in each Section: 11&U/13&U (unrated), Open (rated).
Maumee, OH 43537. 419-367-9450. WCL JGP.
EF: $12 Advance, $15 at site. See full schedule, register online:
June 12-14 or 13-14, 51st Gem City Open Tournament Apr. 18, April Showers www.rhodeislandchess.org, email: rhodeislandchess@yahoo.com, (401)359-
See Grand Prix. 4SS, G/30.Wayne Elementary School, 651 W. Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA 1602. See website for venues
19087.Sections: K-6 U/700, K-12 Champ.EF: $20 online by 4/15; $30 on-site
9:00-9:30.Rds.: 10-11-12-1.Prizes: trophies to top individuals & schools.Free Apr. 18, 102nd Rhode Island Pawn Eater
game analysis by NM Adam Weissbarth.See www.silverknightschess.com to 4SS, G/60. RI College, Providence, RI.Sections & Prizes: $500 b/50: OPEN,
register. U1900, U1500 EF: $20 by 4/16, $25 at site. REGISTER ONLINE at
www.rhodeislandchess.orgReg.: 9-9:30 Rd 1 at 9:30 prompt. Entries after
A State Championship Event! 9:30 get 1/2 point bye. Ent: RI Chess, P.O. Box 15444, Riverside, RI 02915. Site
USCF ISSUES Apr. 18-19, 2009 PA State Amateur Champ.
Comfort Inn, 58 SR 93, West Hazleton, PA 18202, 1/2 mile from Exit 145 off I81.
tel. (401) 837-1302.NS, NC, W.
A State Championship Event!
2 sections: Champ (Sat & Sun): Open to U2200. 5SS. G/90. Rds: 10-1:30-5,
May 2-3, 2009 Rhode Island State Championship
FORUM 9:30-1. EF: $20 recd by 4/17, $30 later. Trophies: 1-3, U1800, U1600, U1400,
U1200/Unrated, School Team (top 4 scores). Top 2 receive entry into 2009 PA
Champ. Title to top PA resident. Scholastic (Sat only): unrated or U1400 in
5SS, Sat Rds 1-3 G/75; Sun Rds 4-5 G/120.RI College, Providence, RI 02908.
Sections & Prizes: $1800 b/50 Open, U1900, U1500. Class Prize U2100.Trophies
grades K-12. 4SS. G/40. Rds.: 10:15-12-1:30-3. EF: $15 recd by 4/17, $20 later. each section.EF: $45 ADVANCE by 4/30 $55 AT SITE.Reg.: 9-9:30 Rd 1 at 9:30
prompt.Entries after 9:30 get 1/2 point bye. Ent: RI Chess, P.O. Box 15444, River-
A forum for discussion of USCF Trophies: 1-2, U1100, U800/Unrated, School Team (top 4 scores). All: Reg.: 9-
9:30am, PSCF $5, OSA. HR: 570-455-9300, 1-877-424-6423 $71.95+ tax by 3/18. side, RI 02915. NO EMAIL REG. Site tel. (401) 837-1302. Register online:
issues, open to all members age Ent/Info: GHACC, c/o Michael Jemo, 567 Forest Hills Dr., Hazleton, PA 18201, www.richess.org.NS, NC, W. WCL JGP.
jem023@ptd.net 570-455-9261. W. WCL JGP Champ section.
16 or over. Candidates for the Apr. 19, PCL April Quick Quads (QC)
South Carolina
Executive Board (ballot in June 3RR, G/15. Wm. Pitt Union, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 5th Ave. & Bigelow, Pittsburgh, May 1-3, Lee Hyder Memorial
PA 15213. EF: $10, $7 Jrs. $20 to 1st/quad. Reg.: 11-11:15am, Rds.: 11:30am- See Grand Prix.
issue) are among the partici- Noon-12:30pm. Info: martinak_tom_m@hotmail.com, 412-908-0286. W.
pants. Apr. 23-May 21, 2009 Hatboro Open South Dakota
See Grand Prix. A Heritage Event!
Apr. 25, Spring Rumble Apr. 18-19, 25th Revival of the Sioux Falls Open
Register at www.uschess.org/ 4SS, G/30.Perkiomen Valley Middle School West, 220 Big Road, Zieglerville, PA Location: Sioux Falls LaborTemple, 10th and Fairfax), Sioux Falls, SD USCF Mem-
19492.Sections: K-6 U/700, K-12 Champ.EF: $20 online by 4/22; $30 on-site bership required for all sections Open: (Open to all). REGISTRATION: 8:00 am
forums 9:00-9:30.Rds.: 10-11-12-1.Prizes: trophies to top individuals & schools.Free to 8:45 am. Rounds at 9:00 am, 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 9:00 am, 2:00pm. Time Con-
game analysis by NM Adam Weissbarth.See www.silverknightschess.com to trol: 30/90, SD/60. Entry Fee: $25.00 per player if received by 4/15/09
register. $30.00 if received after 4/15/09. Free to GM, IM, former winners of Revival

of the Sioux Falls Open (Entry fee deducted from winnings). SDCA Membership (PM) 7, 9:10 - Sat 10AM, 12:30PM, 4, 6:40. U-1200 (Sat only) 9:30AM, 10:45, $50, U1300 $25. Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10-ASAP.EF: $25 by 4/11, $35 at site.Ent:
required: Jr. (19 and under)$6.00; Adult $10.00; Family $15. Prizes: $200, 12, 1:30, 4, 5:45 $$: Open B/24 $110 (+Trophy), 80, 60. Class B 50, C 40, Morgantown CC, c/o J.T. Wassell, 104 Dustin Lane, Morgantown, WV 26501.
$100, 1st B $50, 1st C $50, 1st D/J and unrated $50. Under 1200: (OPEN TO D&below/UNR 30, Top Female 20, Upset 10. ($102 Bonus for 6-0!)$$: U-1200 Email: morgantownchess@gmail.com, web: morgantownchess.org.
PLAYERS RATED UNDER 1200 AND UNRATED). REGISTRATION: 8:00 am to 8:45 B/16 $50 (+Trophy), 40, 30. Class F 25, G 20, H&below/UNR 15, Top Female
May 2, Morgantown May Day Tournament
am. It will be a 5 round tournament (Saturday April 18, 2009 only). Rounds at 10, Upset 5. ($50 bonus for 6-0!) Reg.: Fri 6-6:40PM, Sat 8:30AM-9:15.Two (1/2
4SS, G/75, Morgantown Chess Club, 100 Cobun Ave., Morgantown, WV.$$500
9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm. Time Control: G/60. Entry Fee: pt.) byes allowed, req before Rd. 3. ENT: Mochess@comcast.net, or Morry Hol-
b/28 2 sections, Open: $120-80, U2000 $60, Reserve (U1800): $90-60, U1600
$10.00 per player if received by 4/15/09. $15.00 if received after 4/15/09. land 801-562-0156. More info available atwww.farewellbobbyfischer.com.
$50 U1300 $40.Reg.: 9-9:45. Rds.: 10-1-4-7.EF: $25 by 4/25, $35 at site.Ent:
Prizes:Trophies to top four.1st U1000 (no unr): top 2 teams(teams score = top WCL JGP for Open section.
Morgantown CC, c/o J.T. Wassell, 104 Dustin Lane, Morgantown, WV-26501.Info:
4 scores from each team.) U800: (OPEN TO PLAYERS RATED UNDER 800 AND
Email: morgantownchess@gmail.com, web: morgantownchess.org. WCL
UNRATED). REGISTRATION: 8:00 am to 8:45 am. It will be a 5 round tourna- Vermont JGP.
ment (Saturday April 18, 2009 only). Rounds at 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 1:00 pm,
Apr. 24-26 or 25-26, 6th annual Vermont Spring Open
2:30pm, 4:00pm. Time Control: G/40. Entry Fee: $10.00 per player if received
by 4/15/09. $15.00 if received after 4/15/09. Prizes: Trophies to top four.1st
See Grand Prix. Wisconsin
U600 (no unr): top 2 Teams (teams score = top 4 scores from each team.) May 15-17 or 16-17, 17th annual New York State Open (NY) Apr. 25, Hales Corners Challenge IX
ADVANCE ENTRIES: Checks payable to Wesley D. Schmidt. Send advance See Grand Prix. See Grand Prix.
entries together with appropriate membership fees and entry fees to Wesley July 31-Aug. 2 or Aug. 1-2, 20th annual Vermont Resort Open May 9, Madison Spring Rated Beginner Open (RBO)
D. Schmidt, 2213 Tricia Lane, Sioux Falls, SD 57103. Home: (605)339-2248 e- See Grand Prix. D240 Downtown MATC Campus, 211 N Carroll St., Madison, WI 53703. In 2 Sec-
mail:saschmidt@prodigy.net. WCL JGP for Open section only. tions Open: 5SS, G/30, EF: $13 adv/$20 at site. $$: $50-20. Trophies
Tennessee Virginia 1st/2nd/3rd Overall, 1st/2nd U1000/U800/Unr. Reserve: 5SS, G/30, Open to
Age 12 or less. EF: $11 adv/$20 at site. Prizes: Trophies 1st/2nd for ages 11-
Apr. 17, 24, Arlington Chess Club Friday Night USCF Rating Ladder
Apr. 18, Cumberland County Spring Open 30/90 SD/1. Lyon Village Community House, 1920 N Highland Rd, Arlington, VA.
12/9-10/8 & Under. ALL: Open to 1199 & under. Reg.: 7:30am. Rds.:
Cumberland Co. Community Complex, 1398 Livingston Road, Crossville, TN 8-9:15-10:30-12-1:15. ENT/INFO: George Alexander 608-669-3385. check-
Player with most monthly points - $50 and most total points March - Decem-
38555. In 2 Sections, Open: 4SS, G/60, $$GTD: $50. 25-X,A,B,C,D,E/Below. ber wins $100. Must Join Club to play ($50 Adult, $40 U18) check web to make
mate@tds.net. groups.google.com/group/madison-chess-league. NS NC W.
Amateur: 4SS, G/60, Open to U1000 & under. $$GTD: $50. 25-G,H/Below. ALL: sure we are open each week - members.cox.net/arlingtonchessclub/ladder.htm. May 16-17, Arpad Elo Open
EF: $10 if mailed by 4/13, $15 at site. Memb. Reqd: TCA $15. ENT: Harry D Ladder has been running for over 45 years, now win money too! Contact: 5-SS30/90,SD/1.Comfort Suites, I-94 and WI-164, Pewaukee, WI. Hotel rates
Sabine, P. O. Box 381, Crossville, TN 38557. INFO: www.cumberlandcounty Matt Grinberg for info: matt.grinberg@erols.com No advance entries, sign up $85/night, must book by May 3rd. phone 262-506-2000 Two sections: Open
chess.com or Susan at 931-261-4024. NS, W. for ladder weekly by 8pm, games start 8:15pm. Future monthly events will and Reserve(U1800).EF: $35 Open, $25 reserve, both $5 more at site. Juniors
Apr. 25, Bluff City Open appear a month in advance here. WCL JGP. -$3 from entry. At site registration: 9-9:30. Rounds: 10-2:30-7:30; 10-3:30.
2 sections: Open and Under 1600. 4 round swiss, G/60. $525 guaranteed prize $$: b/40 Open: 1st $165, 2nd $140, A $95, U1800 $95. Reserve: 1st $90, 2nd
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Arlington Chess Club Friday Night USCF Rat-
fund. EF: $30.00 by 04/18 $40 at site (MCC members $30 anytime). First 4 ing Ladder $70, C $55, U1400 $55. Advance entries (check payable to WCA) to Ben Cor-
entries with uscf ratings greater than 2100 get free entry fee with fee subtracted 30/90 SD/1. Lyon Village Community House, 1920 N Highland Rd, Arlington, VA. coran, N68 W24878 Stonegate Ct. #212, Sussex, WI 53089. Questions:
from any winnings. Prizes: Open: 1st $200, 2nd $100 Under 1600: 1st $150, Player with most monthly points - $50 and most total points March - Decem- 262-506-4203 or email at ben38corcoran@yahoo.com. A Wisconsin Tour
2nd $75. Site: Hampton Inn, 962 South Shady Grove Rd., Memphis, TN 38120. ber wins $100. Must Join Club to play ($50 Adult, $40 U18) check web to make event! WCL JGP.
Hotel reservations: (901) 762-0056. Registration (4/25) 7:30am-8:45am. sure we are open each week - members.cox.net/arlingtonchessclub/ladder.htm. May 22-25, 23-25 or 24-25, 18th annual Chicago Open (IL)
Rounds: 9-11-1:30-3:30. Entries: Memphis Chess Club Inc., PO Box 17864, Ladder has been running for over 45 years, now win money too! Contact: See Grand Prix.
Memphis, TN 38187-0864. www.memphischess.com, gpylant@gmail.com. Matt Grinberg for info: matt.grinberg@erols.com No advance entries, sign up
July 10-12, 2009 U.S. Junior Open Championship
May 15-17, 2009 Tennessee Senior Open for ladder weekly by 8pm, games start 8:15pm. Future monthly events will
See Nationals.
4SS, G/120, Fair Park Senior Center, 1433 Livingston Road, Crossville, TN appear a month in advance here. WCL JGP.
38555. Open to Born Before 5/15/1959. EF: $25 if mailed by 5/8, $35 at site. July 17-19 or 18-19, 2nd annual Chicago Class Championships (IL)
May 2, Kingstowne Quad #55/Action-Plus #27
3-day: Reg. Friday 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Rds. 7, 3, 9-2. 2-day: Reg. Saturday 7:00 See Grand Prix.
Kingstowne South Center, 6080 Kingstowne Village Pkwy., Alexandria, VA
- 9:00 AM. Rds. 10 -3, 9-2. All times CDT. Memb. Reqd:TCA $15. $$GTD: $150-
100. 50-B/C,D/E,B1000,Age 60-69,Age-70 & Older, UNR (UNR eligible for UNR
22315.2 Events.Quad #55: 3RR G/100.EF: $10 if received by 4/29, $15 at
site.Prizes: Medals to 1st and 2nd in each quad: gold to 1st if 3-0 score, else
Wyoming
prize only).Trophies to top 3, B1400, Age 70+ (trophies toTennessee residents silver; bronze to 2nd.Rds: 11-3-7.Action-Plus #26: 5SS G/45.EF: $15 if May 30-31, Wyoming Open
only). Medals to all participants. ENT: Harry D Sabine, PO Box 381, Crossville, received by 4/29, $20 at site.Prizes $$250/20: $100-60, U1800-U1400-Unr. 5SS, Rd. 1 = G/60. Rds. 2-5 = 35/90, G60.Laramie County Community Col-
TN 38557. INFO: www.tnchess.org orwww.cumberlandcountychess.com or each $30.Rds: 11-1-3-5-7.Both: Reg. 10-10:45.Ent (checks payable to): Don lege, Training Center, Room 120, 1400 East College Drive, Cheyenne,
call Susan at 931-261-4024. HR: $80 + tax 931-707-8638 Crossville Comfort W. Millican, 5901B Prince George Dr., Springfield, VA 22152.e-mail (info only): Wyoming.Section: Open (All).EF: $20.$$ b/entries.Reg.: 8:30-9:30 am. Rds.:
Suites, 2581 E 1st St (I-40 at Exit 322), Crossville, TN. NS W. dm407_92@hotmail.com.W. 9:45-12-5:30, 9-2:30.Ent: Allan Cunningham, (307)635-3102, e-mail: adc-
May 30, Pawn Power Open 6 dac@bresnan.net.
May 16, 2009 Walter Muir Memorial
2 sections: G/60 (4 rds) and G/30 (7 rds),EF: $15 ($10 for MCC members) See Grand Prix.
Trophies to top 3 in each section. Free blitz tournament for all entries after last
rd! ($10 for blitz only), unrated g/5, trophy for 1st. Registration 5/30: 8-9:30am. June 6, Kingstowne Quad #56/Action-Plus #28
Rounds(G/60): 10-1-3-5.Rounds(G/30): 10-11-1-2-3-4-5.Site: Hampton Inn, Kingstowne South Center, 6080 Kingstowne Village Pkwy., Alexandria, VA
962 South Shady Grove Rd., Memphis,TN 38120. Hotel reservations: (901) 762- 22315.2 Events.Quad #56: 3RR G/100.EF: $10 if received by 6/3, $15 at
0056.www.memphischess.com, gpylant@gmail.com. site.Prizes: Medals to 1st and 2nd in each quad: gold to 1st if 3-0 score, else
DONATE
silver; bronze to 2nd.Rds.: 11-3-7.Action-Plus #28: 5SS G/45.EF: $15 if
May 30, Rutherford County Open received by 6/3, $20 at site.Prizes $$250/20: $100-60, U1800-U1400-Unr. each
See Grand Prix. $30.Rds.: 11-1-3-5-7.Both: Reg. 10-10:45.Ent (checks payable to): Don W. Mil-
lican, 5901B Prince George Dr., Springfield, VA 22152.e-mail (info only):
Texas dm407_92@hotmail.com. W.
April 19, Seventh Annual Red River Shoot Out (Sunday) June 13-14, 6th Annual George Washington Open
StateTeam match open only to OK andTX residents.Two rounds G/60+30 sec.
Must have USCF rating and current USCF membership.Treasure Valley Casino,
See Grand Prix.
TO U.S. TRUST ONLINE!
Now you can donate online
I-35 Exit 55 & Hwy 7, Davis, OK 73030.EF: $5, Masters Free, all registration June 27-28, World Open Girls Championship (PA)
on site.Reg.: 9:30 to 10:45.Rds.: 11 and 2. OK players contact Frank Berry at See Pennsylvania.
through a secure website at

fkimberry@aol.com;TX players contactTom Crane at tcrane5000@yahoo.com June 27-28, World Open Under 13 Championship (PA)
or by phone 817-296-4287. See Pennsylvania.
www.uschesstrust.org
April 24-26, Kasparov Chess Foundation in Association with UTD,
DCC and USCF, Presents All Girls Open National Championships West Virginia
See Nationals. Apr. 18, WV Action Tournament
May 2, Texas Action Championship 7SS, G/30, Morgantown Chess Club, 100 Cobun Ave., Morgantown, WV.Prizes:
Hornbeak Bldg, 3rd floor Colorado Rm., 4450 Medical Dr., San Antonio, TX. 5- Trophy to #1 WV and #1 WV junior. $$300 b/15 $100-75, U2000 $50, U1800
SS, G/30. $$(1,000 b/40, 2/3 gtd.): $300-150, U2100 $125, U1900 $125,
U1700 $100, U1500 $75, U1300 $75, Unrated $50. Unrateds eligible only for
top or unrated prizes. EF: $30 if recd by 4/30, $35 site; Jr. U19 or Sr. 65+ entry
$20 by 4/30, $25 site, counts 2/3 toward based on.TCA memb. req., $10 reg-
ular, $7.50 student. Reg.: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Rds.: begin noon with 15 min.
breaks. Half pt. bye any 1 rd., notice before Rd. 2. Ent: SACC, POB 501,
Helotes,TX 78023. Info:www.sanantoniochess.com, 210-695-2324. NS. NC. W.
USCF EXECUTIVE BOARD
May 16, Denton Open 4
Denton Public Library-N, 3020 N. Locust, Denton, TX 76209. Prize Fund:
ELECTION
$1.050 based on 60 entrants. 3 Sections, Open, Reserve (U1400), Novice
(U700)/Open. Prizes: $250 1st, $125 2nd, Class Prizes X,A,B,C & Below $75
@. Reserve 1st $150, 2nd $75, UR Prize $50. Unrated eligible only Open 1st, All age 16/over may vote. Bal-
2nd prize, Open C & Below class prize, & Reserve UR Prize. Novice section:Tro-
phies top 5. 5 Round Swiss/Time controls-Open. Reserve: R1,2 G/30,R3,4 lot will be in June Chess Life.
G/45,R5 G/60. Novice all R G/30. On-site reg: 9-9:45am, R1 all sections
10:00am, rest ASAP, w/45m lunch break a R2, EF: Open/Reserve $25, $20
Simply click on
Yth/Sr,Hdcp, Novice: $15. Register: Active.com or Rob Jones, Denton Chess
Club, 1154 Bent Oaks Dr., Denton, TX 76210. Info: 214-212-0185. www.denton To view or participate in dis-
Donate
chess.org, jonessoc@juno.com. cussion of election issues,
Utah register for the USCF Issues
Forum at www.uschess.org/ and then on the
Make a Donation
Apr. 17-18, 2nd Annual Farewell Bobby Fischer
Salt Lake Comm College, Student Union Bldg, Rm A&B, 4600 S. Redwood Rd.,
SLC, UT 84123. 6SS, TWO Sections: Open & U-1200 (Open Section Fri & Sat, forums
button!
U-1200 Section Sat Apr 18 only) EF: Open $25 by Apr 15, $30 after. U-1200 $15
by Apr 15, $20 after.Time Controls: Open, Rd 1&2 G/58, Rd 3&4 G/64, Rd 5&6
G/72.U-1200, Rd 1&2 G/30, Rd 3&4 G/37, Rd 5&6 G/45. Rds.: Open Fri

Classifieds
Chess Life accepts classified advertising in these categories: Activities, For Rent, For Sale, Games, Instruc- telephone numbers as one, ZIP code is free. Full payment must accompany all advertising. All advertising pub-
tion, Miscellaneous, Services, Tournaments, Wanted. Only typed or e-mailed copy is accepted. Absolutely no lished in Chess Life is subject to the applicable rate card, available from the Advertising Department. Chess
telephone orders. Rates (per word, per insertion): 1-2 insertions $1.50, 3-6 insertions $1.25, 7 + insertions Life reserves the right not to accept an advertisers order. Only publication of an advertisement constitutes
$1.00. Affiliates pay $1.00 per word regardless of insertion frequency. No other discounts available. Adver- final acceptance. For a copy of these complete set of regulations & a schedule of deadlines, send a stamped,
tisements with less than 15 words will cost a minimum of $15 per issue. Post office boxes count as two words, self-addressed envelope to: Chess Life Classifieds, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557.
Activities A series of books to help you improve your chess visualization skills. Exer-
cises taken from real games. www.chessvisualization.com.
FORMER NEW ENGLAND AMATEUR CHAMP. 40 minute lesson,
$5 per lesson, by phone. 508-753-0424. References.
THE CHESS EXCHANGE: Chess & Games Club
FULL-TIME CHESS CLUB, Backgammon, Scrabble, etc. Hours: MON- I CHECK THEREFORE I AM Working on your game? More than 500 free chess videos at your fin-
THURS 12pm-9pm, FRI 12pm-11pm, SAT 12pm-11pm, SUN 12pm-6pm. Club T-Shirt, Hats, Mugs and more! Visit www.iamsportswear.com today. gertips. www.ChessVideos.TV
address: 288 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215. 1-888-CHESS-35, (718) 645- Worlds largest collection of scanned chess books, magazines, check-
5896. www.TriStateChess.com, MKurtzman@TriStateChess.com. mates (12 million+), tactic puzzles (156,000+), Deep Tactics converts chess Instructors Needed
Correspondence Chess Club: diagram on computer to interactive. New opening traps, solitaire chess, train- CHESS CLUB IN SPRINGFIELD, NJ is looking for an instructor and
Candidate Master, 1071 N. Grand Ave., Suite 210, Nogales, AZ 85621. candi- ers & chess books on video. www.tobychess.com counselors for summer 2007 chess camp: full day or half day. Please email
datem@yahoo.com. * CHESS BOOKS:* Out of print, used, rare. Large stock online at info@wizardsofthemind.com or call 973-262-1395.
GMs Giorgi Kacheishvili and Zviad Izoria are available for par- www.chessbooks.co.uk <www.chessbooks.co.uk>
ticipation in your tournaments, for lectures, simuls or other activities. Please Two Knights Defense cooked: Berliner, Ulvestad, Traxler, Fried Liver Miscellaneous
contact frkn81@aol.com or cell 646-239-0783. +- guaranteed: Refute my analysis, get $10 off purchase price of Magic slm- SAVE IT FOR POSTERITY!
FIDE MASTER Seeks NYer with a computer and printer to co-author rea@aol.com $19.95 + S&H. See Correspondencechess.com for details. New Artist will paint your favorite chess position or best move on canvas for all to
chess books. Contact: Rudy Blumenfeld, 155 Beach 19th Street, Apt. 8N, Far opening for Black: g6/Bg7/e6/Ne7/d5! (eventually) admire your brilliancy! Basic chess painting $600. Satisfaction guaranteed. Sam-
Rockaway, NY 11691. Visit www.taoofthechessboard.com ples, go to: AGPaderArt.com.
Say yes to chess, to life and to joy. CHESS REGINA, invented by Ava Maria, solves all chesswars. The "lady-
For Sale ANCIENT CHESS.COM in-waiting", who may be called Alice, stands to the left of each Queen, moves
WHOLESALE LIST OF CHESS BOOKS Chess variants through history and around the world. Unique sets, lessons 6 spaces in any direction, opening the board to 81 total squares. "Lady-In-Wait-
Three pages. Send SASE. Thinkers' Press, 1101 West 4th, Davenport, IOWA and tales. http://ancientchess.com ing" patterns after actual British Monarchy; all Queens had them. (patent
52802. BILGUERS HAND BOOK and addendum. pending) ivorywoman64@yahoo.com
24 PAGE CHESS CATALOG FREE 1,300 pages 1873. Fine and complete. Rebound. Make offer. 702-438-1687. On the INTERNET, the greatest show in chess: ISOLANIS.COM
Previously owned books and DVDs, new, old, and really old. Big savings on every-
thing. Souvenirs, photos, autographs and more. Complete catalog of Thinkers Instruction Wanted
Press books and Chess Reports. PDF brochure on running part time chess retail TOP-QUALITY BARGAIN CHESS LESSONS BY PHONE Earn Big $$$
business. Send your name and e-mail address to: blong@chessco.com and get With more than 40 years of experience teaching chess, the Mid-Atlantic Chess Looking for experienced chess coaches to teach after-school programs (Grades
your catalogs pronto. Visit www.chessco.com daily for updated information. Instruction Center is the best in the business. We specialize in adult students. K-12) in the Greater New York area. Emphasis on developing Chess Teams! Send
www.stores.ebay.com/4yourdeskinc We offer 32 different courses as well as individual game analysis. Center Direc- resume: MKurtzman@TriStateChess.com or Tri-State Chess, 288 Third Ave.,
Electronic Chess, PurchaseThe Grandmaster, Brand New, 4 Your Desk Inc., 471 tor: Life Master Russell Potter. Tel.: (540) 344-4446. If we are out when you Brooklyn, NY 11215.
North Broadway, Suite 196, NY 11753, (516) 409-8213, NYS Buyers Must call, please leave your name & tel. #.
Buying Chess Memorabilia,
Include Sales Tax. CHESS INSTRUCTION books, photos, posters, art, letters, autographs. Seeking stamp and postcard
BOOK COMPARING CHESS960 (FRC) AND CHESS1, Andrew Karklins, USCF Life Senior Master. Available for lessons and/or analy- collections. Please contact NM Richard Benjamin (770) 953-6916. E-mail:
modifies our understanding of chess principles. Search Amazon.com for sis (by mail or in person). $25 per hr. Call or write (773) 327-0862, 432 W. richbe@mindspring.com.
chess960. Visit www.CastleLong.com. Wellington #503, Chicago, IL 60657.
LEARN MATERIAL POWER RATIO CHESS-PLAYER SCHOLARS
For a FREE copy of Confidential Chess Lessons
The newest and quickest system for evaluating positions. $7.95. Barry Cush- in top 10% of high school class with USCF > 2000 and SAT > 1400 for possi-
send name and address to James Schroeder, 3011 E 9th St #15, Vancouver,
ner, 138 Stetson Avenue, Swampscott, MA 01907. ble college scholarships to UMBC. Prof. Alan Sherman, Dept. of Computer
WA 98661.
Science and Electrical Engineering, Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County, 21250.
Attractive Chess Art Portraits, done in chalk pastels, prints or orig- CHESS PUZZLES: 410-455-2666, dralansherman@starpower.net.
inals available for all world champions, and legends. Very reasonalbly priced. Thousands of crucial positions from historic & modern games, indexed by
Free Catolog for your selection. Call (937) 313-8379 or E-mail at dgif- GM. Solutions displayed if needed. www.wtharvey.com. Fide Master
ford@centralfp.com LEARN CHESS BY MAIL: Wants to share an apartment with an apartment owner. Rudy Blumenfeld, 431
Chessvideo.com is now ChessOndvd.com Any Strength: Inquire about individual programs. Alex Dunne, 324 West Lock- Beach 20th St., Far Rockaway, NY 11691.
The Worlds Largest DVD ChessStore. Over 200Titles. Get Private Lessons from hart Street, Sayre, PA 18840. alex.dunne@cqservices.com. (Southern/Northern California) Professional Photography
GrandMasters, Polgar Roman, Kasparov, Shirov. Karpov on Fischer, Foxy Open- YOULL SEE REAL PROGRESS by Studying with 3- Time U.S. of Tournaments and players. Documentary or artistic. USCF rated photographer
ings, Fischer Spassky. Rematch and more. Retain 70% more than reading a book. Champ GM Lev Alburt! that understands positions. 415-205-0564. www.fraserimagery.com/chess.
ChessOndvd.com, 1-877chessdvd. Private lessons (incl. by mail and phone) from $80/hr. Autographed seven-vol- Rubber stamps
Deep Tactics 6.0 combo $49, Chess Life & Reviews 33-75 ume, self-study Comprehensive Chess Course-only $134 postpaid! P.O. Box 534, to make chess diagrams. Ames, Box 690025, Quincy, MA 02269
$39, Much more, 928-246-1580 www.stores.ebay.com/toby-chess Gracie Station, NY, NY 10028. (212) 794-8706.
Looking for people to play chess on Friday nights in Andover township
NEW AND ANTIQUE CHESS SETS *LEGENDARY CHESS INSTRUCTOR*, featured in the LA Times, can
(no time limit). Bernard Norgard (973) 352-9520.
The House of Staunton, sole U.S. distributor for Jaques of London, pro- now teach your child this time-tested training program on DVD. Self-test for
duces unquestionably the finest Staunton Chess sets currently available and rating included ... Available at www.videosphotosanddjs.com/chesslessons.html
offers the worlds largest selection of antique chess sets dating from 1780. Pay- CARIBBEAN CHESS CRUISE
ChessMate Pocket & Travel Sets
Pal and all Major Credit Cards accepted. For our new products catalog Theory and teaching from Grandmasters * Tournament play with GM/IM
send $5.00 or for a 70 page plus color-illustrated catalog of our new and antique commentary * The balmy Caribbean in January. Join us! www.InSightCruises.com/
items send $15.00 to:The House of Staunton, Inc.; 362 McCutcheon Lane;Toney, Chess * 650-327-3692 Magnetic sets w/ genuine & simulated
AL 35773. Website: www.houseofstaunton.com; phone: (256) 858-8070; CHESS PUZZLES: 10,000 INSTRUCTIVE DIAGRAMS from leathers, durable boards, 4 extra piece
email: sales@houseofstaunton.com. Grandmaster Games. Find the Winning Move. www.wtharvey.com disks per side. Handmade in the USA
LEATHER CHESS BOARDS BY STUMPY:
Squares & designs burned on to suede. Can be customized. Prices range
Free Chess Training Videos 30-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE !
Visit www.chess-videos.com! You can even post your own videos or join our dis-
according to size & design. Phone: 423-364-1117. cussion forums for game analysis, playing tips, and general chess discussion. WWW.CHESSMATE.COM
PHONE ORDERS: (425) 697- 4513
Visit WWW.ITALIANGAMBIT.COM Watch. Discuss. Learn. Chess-videos.com
A Comprehensive Book for 1. e4 players by Chess Master Jude Acers.
LEARN FROM A LIFE MASTER
ANTIQUARIAN AND OUT OF PRINT CHESS BOOKS For sale. FM Craig Mar teaches winning strategies on ICC. (510) 836-2645 henryymar
Free catalog. Kramer-books, PO Box 243, Whitehall, PA 18052-0243. @aol.com $25/hour
TREASURE CHESS: rare, used and new books bought and sold, bargains.
650-856-2346; chess316@aol.com; members.aol.com/chess316 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR KOPECS CHESS CAMPS 2008 in NH
VIRTUAL CHESS OPENINGS

(August 17-22)
www.chessopenings.com
TWO DEANS OF AMERICAN CHESS AND THE ORIGIN OF
Eight merit scholarships (Two Each at $400, $300, $200, $100), for ages 10-
CHESS send $15 and address to Jerry DeGattis, 3955 Coffee Rd. #76 95355
16, Details: www.kopecchess.com/2008 scholarships Questions: IM Dr. Danny
The most comprehensive chess

Visit www.thechesslibrary.com Kopec 516-867-4031 (drk2501@aol.com).
opening reference in the world!

NEW BOOK: Bronstein: Fifty Great Short GamesIM Minev. Free tourna-
ment crosstable archives. Play Correspondence Chess Online with a Master
Five years worth of games only $350. Contact George C. Grasser 863-370-4884
CHESS VISUALIZATION COURSE
or E-Mail Chessmaster42@msn.com for details.

Solutions
A. The only way to draw is 1. Bxd4! Bxd3+ (if 1. ...

Chess to Enjoy 2. A. Composed in 1937. Ke4 7. Bb2!! Nf4 8. Nf6+ Ke3 9. Bc1+ wins.
Problem I. 3. Be5 Kb3 4. Ke6 a4 5. Kf5 Kc2! 6. Kg4! a3 7. Ne7
1. Nh3! threatens 2. Ng5+, and if 1. ... Bf6 2. Ng5+ Bxc3 2. dxc4) 2. Kxd3 Bxc3 3. Bxc3+ Nxc3 4. a2 8. Nd5 Kd3
Bxg5 3. Qh8 mate, or 1. ... f6 2. Qh8 mate. Kc2! Nxb1 5. Kb3 a2 6. Kc2 and despite the 8. ... Kb1 9. Nc3+ keeps the pawn from queening.
material advantage Black cant extricate his king.
B. Inadequate is 1. cxb4? Nxf6 2. Kc1 a2 3. Bxa2
Problem II. 9. Ba1 Kc2 10. Bh8! Kb1 11. Nc3+ wins.
1. ... Bxd3? prolongs the game and isnt as good as Problem II.
Bxa2 with a standard book win. 1. Kh7 Kh4
C. Also bad is 1. dxc4 Nxf6 2. cxb4 d3+ 3. Kc1 d2+
1. ... Ra6!, which prepares 2. ... Rca8 and 3. ...
Qa1+! 4. Nxa1 Rxa1 mate. If 2. c3 then 2. ... Bxb3 1. ... e1=Q 2. Ng7+ Kh4 3. Bg4 transposes to the
wins a piece, and if 2. Ne2 then 2. ... Bxb3 threatens 4. Kc2 d1=Q+. main line; 1. ... a4? 2. Ng7+ Kh4 3. Bg4 e1=Q 4. Nf5
3. ... Qa1 mate. mate.
A. No time for 1. Be5?? Qg5 (or 1. ... Qd7) mate.
3. A. Composed in 1936.
Problem III. 2. Ng7 e1=Q 3. Bg4 Qe7
B. A miracle stalemate in the center of the board
1. c4! and now 1. ... Qxc4 2. Bd6+ Ke8 3. Qg8+ and 3. ... Qb1+ 4. Nf5+ is even.
mates or 1. ... B-moves 2. Bd6+. Black resigned 4. Kg6 Qd6+ 5. Kf7 Qd5+
ensues after 1. Qxa1+! Kxa1 2. Be5+ Ka2 3.
after 1. ... d6 2. Rxd5! in view of 2. ... exd5 3. 5. ... Qc7+ 6. Kg6 repeats (6. Kg8? Qxf4 and Blacks
Nc1+! Bxc1 4. Bd5+! Kb1 5. Be4+ Ka2 6. Bd5+
Bxd6+. King has room).
Qxd5.
C. White loses after 1. Bb1+ Kxb1 2. Qe1+ Ka2 3.
Problem IV. 6. Kg6 Qd6+ 7. Kf7 Qf8+
The attractive fork 1. ... Qd1+ 2. Qe1 Qd5 fails to 3. 7. ... Qxf4+ 8. Nf5+ will draw.
Nc3+ Kb3 4. Qb1+ Kxc3 5. Be5+ Kd2 6. Qa2+ 8. Kg6 Qg8 9. Be6 Qf8 10. Bg4 Bd4 11. Nf5+,
Ne5. But 2. ... Qd3+! 3. Qe2 Qd5 wins (4. Ne5 Qh1
mate). Ke3, etc. Draws.
A. White draws with 1. Kg3! h1=Q (not 1. ... e5? 2.

4. A. Composed in 1935.
Problem V. Solitaire Chess ABCs of Chess
Not 1. Rb2? Bxc4! 2. Bxc4 Rd4+ and 3. ... Rxc4. But
Overload: The simple 1. ... Nxb2 wins a piece,
exf5 exf4+ 3. Kg4 h1=Q 4. Ng8 mate; or 1. ... Problem I.
1. g6! threatens 2. Rxh7 mate or 2. g7 mate. After 1.
c2? 2. Kxh2 c1=Q 3. Rxf3 and White is winning)
... hxg6 2. Kg5 White wins with either 3. Rb2 or 3. since 2. Qxb2 is met by 2. ... Rxf3.
2. Rh4+ Qxh4+ 3. Kxh4 c2 (not 3. ... Kxg6 4. Nd7
Kh6! and 4. Rh7 mate.
Discovery: The queen is lost after 1. ... Rxe3. No
c2 5. Ne5+ Kf6 6. Nd3 wins) 4. exf5 exf5 5. Problem II.
Problem VI. Ng4+! fxg4 6. Bd6! c1=Q 7. Bf4+ Qxf4
1. Ba7+! Kxa7 (1. ... Kc7 2. Rc1+) 2. Qg1+ Qc5! (not stalemate. matter where it goes, theres an appropriate discov-
B. No time for 1. exf5? h1=Q+ 2. Kg4 Qg2+ 3. Kh4
2. ... Kb8 3. Qb6+ and mates) 3. Rxf8! (better than 3. ery that wins it.
bxc5 Rxf1+) 3. ... Qxg1+ 4. Kxg1 and wins.
Mating net: Taking the knight (1. ... Rxf1), clearly
Problem III.
Qg5+ 4. Kh3 Qxf4 5. Bxg7+ Kg5.
Whats The Best Move? C. Suicidal is 1. Bxg7+? Kxg6 2. exf5+ exf5 3. Rxf3 wins, but 1. ... Qxg2+! 2. Rxg2 Rxf1+ 3. Rg1 Rxg1
A. Hopeless is 1. Nd3 Bxd3 with the fatal threat of
1. C. Composed in 1936. h1=Q+. mate is a little faster.
Mating net: Its over after 1. ... Qxa3+ 2. bxa3

b2+. Endgame Lab Benkos Bafflers Problem IV.
B. Also fatal is 1. Qc2? b2+ 2. Qxb2+ cxb2+ 3. Kd2 Problem I.
Rxa3 mate.
b1=Q.
C. The right path is 1. Nc2+! Ka2 (if 1. ... Bxc2 2.
1. Kf6
Fork: Black simplifies to a winning fork, 1. ...
Problem V.
1. Nf6? h5 is equal.
Qb8! Bb1 3. Qxb3) 2. Nb4+ Ka1 (or 2. ... Ka3 3. 1. ... Nh5+
Rxf1+ 2. Rxf1 Rxf1+ 3. Kxf1 Nd2+.
Nd3! Bxd3 4. Qd6+ Ka2 5. Qd5!) 3. Qa2+! bxa2 The knight goes after 1. ... Ne8+? 2. Kf7.
Fork: Black gains a piece with 1. ... Rxf4, since 2.
4. Nc6 and then Nd4 followed by mate either on 2. Kf7 a5 Problem VI.
b3 or c2. 2. ... Kb3 3. Be5! Kc4 4. Ke6 Kd3 5. Kf5 Ke3 6. Kg4
Rxf4 is answered by 2. ... Ne2+.
CHESS LIFE USPS# 102-840 (ISSN 0197-260X). Volume 64 No. 4. PRINTED IN THE USA. Chess Life, formerly Chess Life & Review, is published monthly by the United States Chess Federation, 137 Obrien Dr., Crossville, TN
38557-3967. Chess Life & Review and Chess Life remain the property of USCF. Annual subscription (without membership): $50. Periodical postage paid at Crossville, TN 38557-3967 and additional mailing offices.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Chess Life (USCF), PO Box 3967, Crossville, Tennessee 38557-3967. Entire contents 2009 by the United States Chess Federation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may
be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise without the prior written permission of USCF. Note: Unsolicited materials are submitted
at the sender's risk and Chess Life accepts no responsibility for them. Materials will not be returned unless accompanied by appropriate postage and packaging. Address all submissions to Chess Life, PO Box 3967, Crossville,
TN 38557-3967. The opinions expressed are strictly those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Chess Federation. Send all address changes to: U.S. Chess, Membership Services, PO
Box 3967, Crossville, Tennessee 38557-3967. Include your USCF I.D. number and a recent mailing label if possible. This information may be e-mailed to addresschange@ uschess.org. Please give us eight weeks advance notice.
PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 41473530 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO EXPRESS MESSENGER INTERNATIONAL P.O. BOX 25058 LONDON BRC, ONTARIO, CANADA N6C
6A8

04-2009_BackCover:chess life 3/11/2009 11:19 AM Page 1

2009 - Chess Life 04

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

2009 - Chess Life 04

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

2009 - Chess Life 04

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

April 2009 uschess.

USCF Staff Main Office in Crossville, TN (931) 787-1234

USCF Executive Board

To subscribe to Chess Life, join the USCF or enter a USCF tournament, go to

United States Chess Federation

2 Chess Life April 2009 uschess.org

of the spring, the Foxwoods Open

uschess.org Chess Life April 2009 3

PHOTOS: CHRIS BIRD

in the world today is the USA!

GM Giorgi Kacheishvili has 30 | CORRESPONDENCE CHESS

4 Chess Life April 2009 uschess.org

PREMIUM Membership REGULAR Membership

PREMIUM USCF MEMBERSHIP RATES REGULAR USCF MEMBERSHIP RATES

OTHER USCF MEMBERSHIP RATES WHAT YOU GET AS A

FAMILY PLAN 1 (6) $70 N/A N/A N/A

Not so secret This would indeed be very rare if it was

6 Chess Life April 2009 uschess.org

Phil LeCornu, Life Member

By Dr. Tim Redman

euphemistically referred to as an art said that he had founded a small com

who frequented the club: Wiley Clements, condominium.

cheimer, slumlord; hypochondriac Walter in only occasional contact, by letter. In one

chess when he visited one day; George + r

8 Chess Life April 2009 uschess.org

Both Sides of the Moon

Christiansen won the National High School Championship, Bobby blanked

The USCF Mission

uschess.org Chess Life April 2009 11

The Hoax is on You

too entertaining to be real, well ... maybe it isnt.

Shushenskoe, April 1, 1898 hoax, a joke played on the reader, like

Matzukevichs Lenin confection. But the

Games of Chess, which includes two spu

12 Chess Life April 2009 uschess.org

The tenth seeded American team ++RQ + r+r+ +k+ r+ + k +

and wins. Naturally 13. ... Bxh2+ 14.

from accepting doubled pawns. Blacks g pawn pinned, accept 1 bonus

point if you sensed Rxf6 in the air. For

14 Chess Life April 2009 uschess.org

These problems are all related to

uschess.org Chess Life April 2009 15

The Sixth Annual All-Girls Open National Championships

Kasparov Chess Foundations

Highlights of the Foundations

* KCF developed blueprint chess educational

The Happy Warrior

18 Chess Life April 2009 uschess.org

uschess.org Chess Life April 2009 19

Slav Defense (D15) bian. He scored two wins and a draw

GM Giorgi Kacheishvili (2670) wins being over FM Tom Brownscombe.

answers coolly. As Var sees no way to stop the wild

KHACHIYAN BY BETSY DYNAKO; SHABALOV, SHULMAN, CICAK BY CHRIS ROBERTS;

SHANKLAND, ANTONIO, ADAMSON, SEVILLANO BY CHRIS BIRD

20 Chess Life April 2009 uschess.org

GM Rogelio Antonio, Jr., FM Robby Adamson, GM Yury Shulman, IM Enrico Sevillano

Qb5 19. Qd6. before.

square. The extra tempi which Black had

uschess.org Chess Life April 2009 21

Up until now it seems that White was