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September
Sept. 14 2008 Westfield Quads
3 RR game/45 full k. Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield N.J. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Entrance fee: $20, $15 members. Registration: 2-2:15 p.m. Rounds: 2:30-4:20-6:15 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-946-7379. www.westfieldchessclub.com.
Sept 18 ATKM 3rd Thursday Quads
62 S Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071. Prizes: Based on 4 players. Per Quad $25 1st
G/30. Round Times: 7-8-9 pm. Entry Fees: $10 No checks onsite. Visa/MC/Disc OK w/$1.00 paid surcharge. Entries To: Telephone: 856-582-8222 On-site Reg: 6:15 - 6:45 pm. Wensite: http://www.ATKMchessSets.com E-mail: Stephen@ATKMchessSets.com No Smoking. Wheelchair Accessible.
Sept. 20 Hamilton Chess Club Quads
3RR 40/80 15/30 15/30. Full K. Ray Dwier Recreation Center, Bldg. 392, Groveville, NJ 08620. Quads open to all EF: $10. $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30/am. Rds.: 10:30/am-1:30/pm-4:30/pm NJ State Chess Federation, no dues magazine Subscription per year, OSA NS NC W.
Sept. 20-Nov. 1 ATKM U1800 Sliding Fee Saturday Swiss
7SS, 30/90 SD/30, All the King's Men Games-Gifts-Chess, 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071. EF: U1800 $30, U1600 $25, U1400 $20, U1200 $15. $$b/24: $90-50-25. U1400 $45, U1200 $35, U1000 $30. Add $5 to any fee for onsite registration. Unr. limited to $20 class prize. Reg.: 9/20 10am-11am; 9/27 w/1st rd bye 10am-11am; 10/4 w/1st & 2nd rd byes, 10am-11am. Deadlines: Mail 9/15/2008, Online 9/19/2008. Rds: 11:15am Every Saturday. Two, 1/2 pt byes allowed, rds 1 - 5 only. Byes must be requested at reg. or, at LEAST one wk prior to needed bye date. Bring sets & clocks! ENT: www.ATKMchessSets.com/ SaturdaySwiss, Mail: ATKM at above address. INFO: cs@ATKMchessSets.com; Stephen at 856-582-8222. NS W. WCL JGP.
Sept. 27 Viking Last Saturday Quads
Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset Exit 12, Route #287. In 4 player Quads. G/90, Regs.: before 9am, Rds.: 9-12-3, EF Top quad $30, lower Quads EF is $20 or $30. Prize: Top quad is $80, Lower quads between $40 and $80. Prize is based on the number of players paying $30. Player paying $20 may win only $40. Info: Ken Thomas, acn@goes.com / cell 908-763-6468. No electronic scoresheets. NS, NC, W.
Sept. 28 Wizards of the Mind Chess Tournament
www.wizardsofthemind.com. 15 Center Street, Springfield, NJ 07081. 3 sections. Trophies to top 5 in each section. Open: 3 SS rounds, Game/45, Reg. 1-1:20, Rounds start 1:30pm. U1200: 4 SS rounds, Game/30, Reg. 1-1:20, Rounds start 1:30pm. U700: 4 SS rounds, Game/30, Reg. 9-9:20am, rounds start 9:30am. EF: 25 mailed by 9/22/2008, $30 on-site. Mail entries to: 15 Center Street, Springfield, NJ 07081. Make checks payable to: "Wizards of the Mind." Bring chess sets and clocks.
Sept. 29-Dec. 15 Fall Team Tournament
3-6 teams, 9-12 rds., 40/90. Hackettstown Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. EF: $16, $12 Jrs, Srs. Trophy or book to each player on winning team, best overall indiv. record. Highest USCF rated players become team captains and select their teams by draft. Reg.: 7:30pm. Rds.: Each Mon. ENT: Harold J Darst, 111 West Moore St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840. (908) 852-5925.WCL JGP.
October
Oct. 11 Princeton Day School
650 The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 6 in each section. Medals to all. Sections: FUTURE MASTERS and CLOSED begin 10:45 (must preregister). FUTURE MASTERS G/60 3 rounds (Players K-12 over 1200), CLOSED G/45 4 rds. (K-12 over 1000), ALL OTHER SECTIONS Onsite reg: 11:30-12:30. 4 Rds.: 1, 2, 3, 4pm (times will be accelerated if possible) G/30: OPEN (Players K-12 U-1000), Reserve (K-12 U-800), Novice II (K-8 U-600), Novice I (unrated K-6), K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE K-1 (unrated). PARENTS OF PLAYERS G/30, rated, 3 rounds. Info and Register online: www.pds.org/chess. Inquires to Bonnie Waitzkin. Chessteach@gmail.com Registration $30 (On-site $40).
Oct 12 Hackensack ICA FALL 2008 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP & ICA FALL 2008 SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP
Oct. 16 ATKM 3rd Thursday Quads
62 S Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071. Prizes: Based on 4 players. Per Quad $25 1st
G/30. Round Times: 7-8-9 pm. Entry Fees: $10 No checks onsite. Visa/MC/Disc OK w/$1.00 paid surcharge. Entries To: Telephone: 856-582-8222 On-site Reg: 6:15 - 6:45 pm. Wensite: http://www.ATKMchessSets.com E-mail: Stephen@ATKMchessSets.com No Smoking. Wheelchair Accessible.
Oct. 26 Westfield Swiss #54 (QC)
5 Rd. game/15 full k (QC) Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield, N.J. $500 Guaranteed $125,$85, $50 under 2100, under 1850, under 1600, under 1350 $60 each. Entrance Fee: $35, $25 members. Registration: 2-2:30 p.m. Rounds: 2:45-3:25-4:05-4:45- 5:30 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-946-7379 www.westfieldchessclub.com.
Oct. 31-Nov. 2 or Nov. 1-2 14th annual Northeast Open GPP: 50 Enhanced Connecticut
5-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/70), Holiday Inn Select, 700 Main St, Stamford CT 06901. NOVEMBER RATINGS USED. Downtown hotel, free parking, indoor pool, many restaurants, theatres & stores within walking distance. Free shuttle from train station; trains to NYC, Westchester & other CT locations run frequently. $$G 7000. 4 sections. Open: $1000-500-250, U2300/Unr $400-200. FIDE. Under 2100: $700-300-200, U1900 $400-200. Under 1700: $700-300-200, U1500 $400-200. Under 1300: $600-300-150, trophy to top 800-999, Under 800, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1300, $300 U1700 or $500 U2100. EF: 3-day $83, 2-day $82 mailed by 10/24, all $84 online at chesstour.com by 10/29, $90 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/29 (entry only, no questions), $100 at site. All $40 less to Under 1000. No checks at site, credit cards OK. All: FREE TO UNRATED. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, unrated $20, rated $30. If mailed, phoned or paid at site, unrated $30, rated $40. Cost of reduced dues borne by CCA. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. CSCA members may deduct $3 from mailed EF only. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10:30 am, rds. Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 9-3:15. Bye (note change): OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 3 and have under 2 pts. HR: $99-99, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400, reserve by 10/17. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.
November
Nov. 2 Westfield Quads
3 RR game/45 full k. Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield N.J. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Entrance Fee: $20, $15 members. Registration: 2-2:15 p.m. Rounds: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-946-7379 www.westfieldchessclub.com.
Nov. 9 Westfield Quads
3 RR game/45 full k. Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield N.J. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Entrance Fee: $20, $15 members. Registration: 2-2:15 p.m. Rounds: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-946-7379 www.westfieldchessclub.com.
Nov. 9 Wizards of the Mind Chess Tournament
www.wizardsofthemind.com. 15 Center Street, Springfield, NJ 07081. 3 sections. Trophies to top 5 in each section. Open: 3 SS rounds, Game/45, Reg. 1-1:20, Rounds start 1:30pm. U1200: 4 SS rounds, Game/30, Reg. 1-1:20, Rounds start 1:30pm. U700: 4 SS rounds, Game/30, Reg. 9-9:20am, rounds start 9:30am. EF: 25 mailed by 11/01/2008, $30 on-site. Mail entries to: 15 Center Street, Springfield, NJ 07081. Make checks payable to: "Wizards of the Mind." Bring chess sets and clocks.
Nov. 20 ATKM 3rd Thursday Quads
62 S Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071. Prizes: Based on 4 players. Per Quad $25 1st
G/30. Round Times: 7-8-9 pm. Entry Fees: $10 No checks onsite. Visa/MC/Disc OK w/$1.00 paid surcharge. Entries To: Telephone: 856-582-8222 On-site Reg: 6:15 - 6:45 pm. Wensite: http://www.ATKMchessSets.com E-mail: Stephen@ATKMchessSets.com No Smoking. Wheelchair Accessible.
Nov 23. New Jersey K-12 Grade Championship, 5SS, G/30. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 4 miles from Garden State Parkway exit 109.13 Sections: Play only in your grade!. MORE TROPHIES! Grades K-6: Trophies to top 10 individuals, top 5 teams - top 3 from each school/grade; 50% of players receive trophy or medal!. Grades 7-12: Trophies to top 5 individuals, top 5 teams. Rds: 10am and ASAP. EF: $30 by 11/16, $50 at site. USCF mem req'd. Reg: 8-9:00 am. After 9:00am 1/2 pt bye rd 1. Info: 732 259-3881,hsprechman@characterkings.org Ent: Please make checks payable to NJSCF and send to NJSCF, PO Box 1511, Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries must include name, grade, school, dateof birth, USCF ID # & expiration, mailing address, phone number &entry fee, please include email address. The 1st Place player and team from NJ in each grade will be recognized as the NJ Champion for that grade! Chess sets and boards will be provided!
A Heritage Event! An American Classic!
Nov. 28-30 or 29-30 39th annual National Chess Congress GPP: 150 Enhanced Pennsylvania
6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/50). Trophy sections play separate 2-day schedule only, 11/29-30, G/50. NOTE CHANGE: There is no Unrated Section; unrateds may enter any section between Under 800 and Under 2200. Sheraton Hotel Philadelphia City Center, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia 19103. $30,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND. Free analysis of your games by GM Arthur Bisguier. In 10 sections. Premier, open to all rated 2000/above and juniors under 18 rated 1800/above. $3000-1500-700-400-200, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, U2400/Unr $1400-700. FIDE. Under 2200: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 2000: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1800: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1600: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1400: $1400-700-400-300-200. Under 1200: $1400-700-400-300-200. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1200, $200 in U1400, $300 in U1600, $500 in U1800, or $700 in U2000. Top 7 sections entry fee: 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 11/19, all $109 online at chesstour.com by 11/25, $115 phoned by 11/25 (406-896-2038, no questions), $130 at site. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. Re-entry $60, not available in Premier. Mailed EF $3 less to PSCF members. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day late entry ends Fri 11 am, rounds Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day late entry ends Sat 9 am, rounds Sat 10, 12:45, 3:30 and 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Trophy Sections: Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600. Trophies to top 8 players in each section. Entry fee: $27 mailed by 11/19, $28 online at chesstour.com by 11/25, $35 phoned by 11/25 (406-896-2038, no questions), $40 at tmt. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Late entry ends Sat 9 am, rounds 10 am, 12:45 pm, 3:30 pm each day. All trophy sections: Entry fee: $27 mailed by 11/19, $28 online at chesstour.com by 11/25, $35 phoned by 11/25 (406-896-2038, no questions), $40 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Late entry ends Sat 9 am, rounds 10 am, 12:45, 3:30 pm each day. All sections: FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, unrated $20, rated $30. If mailed, phoned or paid at site, unrated $30, rated $40. Cost of reduced dues borne by Continental Chess. Student/Alumni trophies to top 5 teams of 4 (regardless of section) representing any U.S. college, HS or pre-HS players attend or have graduated from. Half point byes OK all rounds; limit 2, must commit before rd 3 or have under 2 pts. HR: $91-91-91-91, reserve by 11/13 or rate may increase. Parking $5/day to all players; guest room not required. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633 or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, ccaguide.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP (top 7 sections).
December
Dec 07 Hackensack ICA EARLY WINTER 2008 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP & ICA EARLY WINTER 2008 SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP
Dec. 18 ATKM 3rd Thursday Quads
62 S Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071. Prizes: Based on 4 players. Per Quad $25 1st
G/30. Round Times: 7-8-9 pm. Entry Fees: $10 No checks onsite. Visa/MC/Disc OK w/$1.00 paid surcharge. Entries To: Telephone: 856-582-8222 On-site Reg: 6:15 - 6:45 pm. Wensite: http://www.ATKMchessSets.com E-mail: Stephen@ATKMchessSets.com No Smoking. Wheelchair Accessible.
2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009
January
Febuary
Feb 08 Hackensack ICA WINTER 2009 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP & ICA WINTER 2009 SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP
39TH ANNUAL
A HERITAGE EVENT
FEB 14-16 CELEBRATE THE 60’s! NEW JERSEY
WORLD AMATEUR TEAM & U.S. TEAM EAST. 6SS, 40/2, SD/1. Parsippany Hilton
1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany,N.J. 07054. Chess Rate valid until 1/16. Reserve early 973-267-7373 or 1- 800-HILTONS. Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. Open to 4- player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings—2008 Annual Rating list) must be under 2200, no more than 1000 points between 3rd & 4th board if team average over 2000. EF: $140 postmarked by 2/5/09. $180 after or at door.— all teams, any changes at site $25 charge. Check out official website www.njscf.org. Prizes: 1-5th Place teams, plaque and 4 digital clocks; Top Team (Denis Barry Award) U2100, 2000, 1900, 1800, 1700, 1600, 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1000 each plaque and 4 Digital Clocks; Top college team (same school) 4 Digital Clocks & plaque ; Top HS team (grades 9-12 same school), Top Middle School (grades 5-9 same school), Top Elementary School (grades K-6 same school), Top 2 Scholastic Teams (mixed schools okay) (Collins Award), Mixed Doubles (2 males, 2 females-no alternates), Seniors (all players over age 50), Military, each plaque & 4 Digital Clocks to top team; Company Team (same employer) Old Timers Trophy (all players over 65), Family (4 family members), State teams—CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY, (Benjamin Award), PA, VA, NC, Canada, Ethel Collins Perseverance (lowest scoring scholastic) each plaque top team; Best Player 1-4 and top alternate, All 6-0 scores each Digital clock. Biggest Individual upset each round Engraved Cross pen; Entry fee refunded to team with Best “Chess related” name, Sunday night-- Best “Chess Related costumes or gimmick—1960’s theme”—gourmet dinner for four. Reg. 9-12 Sat 2/14. Rds. 1-7:30, 11-6, 9-3:30. Special Events!! Surprises and special give-aways each round. Sunday night—Bughouse $20 per team-cash prizes, Sunday Morning-- 960 Tournament 8AM-Two Person team event $20 per team—prizes per entries. HR: Parsippany Hilton, chess rates expire 1/16/2009. Rates $117 (up to 4 in room) 2nd hotel now attached to Hilton also up to 4 in room $112 per night-Hampton Inn---includes breakfast for 4 each day. For help forming teams and more information contact esdoyle@aol.com: Chks payable to NJSCF, mail by 2/01 to: E.Steven Doyle, 17 Stonehenge Road, Morristown, NJ 07960. (Include Team name, Captain, players full names, USCF Expiration, ID numbers and ratings in board order). Include SASE for confirmation if wanted, No registered or certified mail accepted. NS, NC, W
March
March 1 NJ Elementary & Primary Championship
Brookdale Community College
March 7 & 8 NJ HS Championships
Rutgers, Busch Campus Center
March 8 NJ Junior HS Championships
Rutgers, Busch Campus Center
April
Apr 19 Hackensack ICA SPRING 2009 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP & ICA SPRING 2009 SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP
May
May 23 - 24 US Amateur East Chamiopship
June
June 6 NJ Junior Championship
Brookdale Community College
Pitman ATKM 3rd Thursday Quads
Weekly Events
Pitman ATKM U1800 Sliding Fee Saturday Swiss
September
Sept. 14 2008 Westfield Quads
3 RR game/45 full k. Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield N.J. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Entrance fee: $20, $15 members. Registration: 2-2:15 p.m. Rounds: 2:30-4:20-6:15 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-946-7379. www.westfieldchessclub.com.
Sept 18 ATKM 3rd Thursday Quads
62 S Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071. Prizes: Based on 4 players. Per Quad $25 1st
G/30. Round Times: 7-8-9 pm. Entry Fees: $10 No checks onsite. Visa/MC/Disc OK w/$1.00 paid surcharge. Entries To: Telephone: 856-582-8222 On-site Reg: 6:15 - 6:45 pm. Wensite: http://www.ATKMchessSets.com E-mail: Stephen@ATKMchessSets.com No Smoking. Wheelchair Accessible.
Sept. 20 Hamilton Chess Club Quads
3RR 40/80 15/30 15/30. Full K. Ray Dwier Recreation Center, Bldg. 392, Groveville, NJ 08620. Quads open to all EF: $10. $25 per Quad. Reg.: 9-10:30/am. Rds.: 10:30/am-1:30/pm-4:30/pm NJ State Chess Federation, no dues magazine Subscription per year, OSA NS NC W.
Sept. 20-Nov. 1 ATKM U1800 Sliding Fee Saturday Swiss
7SS, 30/90 SD/30, All the King's Men Games-Gifts-Chess, 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071. EF: U1800 $30, U1600 $25, U1400 $20, U1200 $15. $$b/24: $90-50-25. U1400 $45, U1200 $35, U1000 $30. Add $5 to any fee for onsite registration. Unr. limited to $20 class prize. Reg.: 9/20 10am-11am; 9/27 w/1st rd bye 10am-11am; 10/4 w/1st & 2nd rd byes, 10am-11am. Deadlines: Mail 9/15/2008, Online 9/19/2008. Rds: 11:15am Every Saturday. Two, 1/2 pt byes allowed, rds 1 - 5 only. Byes must be requested at reg. or, at LEAST one wk prior to needed bye date. Bring sets & clocks! ENT: www.ATKMchessSets.com/ SaturdaySwiss, Mail: ATKM at above address. INFO: cs@ATKMchessSets.com; Stephen at 856-582-8222. NS W. WCL JGP.
Sept. 27 Viking Last Saturday Quads
Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset Exit 12, Route #287. In 4 player Quads. G/90, Regs.: before 9am, Rds.: 9-12-3, EF Top quad $30, lower Quads EF is $20 or $30. Prize: Top quad is $80, Lower quads between $40 and $80. Prize is based on the number of players paying $30. Player paying $20 may win only $40. Info: Ken Thomas, acn@goes.com / cell 908-763-6468. No electronic scoresheets. NS, NC, W.
Sept. 28 Wizards of the Mind Chess Tournament
www.wizardsofthemind.com. 15 Center Street, Springfield, NJ 07081. 3 sections. Trophies to top 5 in each section. Open: 3 SS rounds, Game/45, Reg. 1-1:20, Rounds start 1:30pm. U1200: 4 SS rounds, Game/30, Reg. 1-1:20, Rounds start 1:30pm. U700: 4 SS rounds, Game/30, Reg. 9-9:20am, rounds start 9:30am. EF: 25 mailed by 9/22/2008, $30 on-site. Mail entries to: 15 Center Street, Springfield, NJ 07081. Make checks payable to: "Wizards of the Mind." Bring chess sets and clocks.
Sept. 29-Dec. 15 Fall Team Tournament
3-6 teams, 9-12 rds., 40/90. Hackettstown Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ. EF: $16, $12 Jrs, Srs. Trophy or book to each player on winning team, best overall indiv. record. Highest USCF rated players become team captains and select their teams by draft. Reg.: 7:30pm. Rds.: Each Mon. ENT: Harold J Darst, 111 West Moore St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840. (908) 852-5925.WCL JGP.
October
Oct. 11 Princeton Day School
650 The Great Road. Plaques to top 3 school teams and top 6 in each section. Medals to all. Sections: FUTURE MASTERS and CLOSED begin 10:45 (must preregister). FUTURE MASTERS G/60 3 rounds (Players K-12 over 1200), CLOSED G/45 4 rds. (K-12 over 1000), ALL OTHER SECTIONS Onsite reg: 11:30-12:30. 4 Rds.: 1, 2, 3, 4pm (times will be accelerated if possible) G/30: OPEN (Players K-12 U-1000), Reserve (K-12 U-800), Novice II (K-8 U-600), Novice I (unrated K-6), K-1 (unrated) NO SCORE K-1 (unrated). PARENTS OF PLAYERS G/30, rated, 3 rounds. Info and Register online: www.pds.org/chess. Inquires to Bonnie Waitzkin. Chessteach@gmail.com Registration $30 (On-site $40).
Oct 12 Hackensack ICA FALL 2008 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP & ICA FALL 2008 SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP
Oct. 16 ATKM 3rd Thursday Quads
62 S Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071. Prizes: Based on 4 players. Per Quad $25 1st
G/30. Round Times: 7-8-9 pm. Entry Fees: $10 No checks onsite. Visa/MC/Disc OK w/$1.00 paid surcharge. Entries To: Telephone: 856-582-8222 On-site Reg: 6:15 - 6:45 pm. Wensite: http://www.ATKMchessSets.com E-mail: Stephen@ATKMchessSets.com No Smoking. Wheelchair Accessible.
Oct. 26 Westfield Swiss #54 (QC)
5 Rd. game/15 full k (QC) Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield, N.J. $500 Guaranteed $125,$85, $50 under 2100, under 1850, under 1600, under 1350 $60 each. Entrance Fee: $35, $25 members. Registration: 2-2:30 p.m. Rounds: 2:45-3:25-4:05-4:45- 5:30 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-946-7379 www.westfieldchessclub.com.
Oct. 31-Nov. 2 or Nov. 1-2 14th annual Northeast Open GPP: 50 Enhanced Connecticut
5-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/70), Holiday Inn Select, 700 Main St, Stamford CT 06901. NOVEMBER RATINGS USED. Downtown hotel, free parking, indoor pool, many restaurants, theatres & stores within walking distance. Free shuttle from train station; trains to NYC, Westchester & other CT locations run frequently. $$G 7000. 4 sections. Open: $1000-500-250, U2300/Unr $400-200. FIDE. Under 2100: $700-300-200, U1900 $400-200. Under 1700: $700-300-200, U1500 $400-200. Under 1300: $600-300-150, trophy to top 800-999, Under 800, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1300, $300 U1700 or $500 U2100. EF: 3-day $83, 2-day $82 mailed by 10/24, all $84 online at chesstour.com by 10/29, $90 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/29 (entry only, no questions), $100 at site. All $40 less to Under 1000. No checks at site, credit cards OK. All: FREE TO UNRATED. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, unrated $20, rated $30. If mailed, phoned or paid at site, unrated $30, rated $40. Cost of reduced dues borne by CCA. Re-entry $50; not available in Open Section. CSCA members may deduct $3 from mailed EF only. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11-6, Sun 9-3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10:30 am, rds. Sat 11-2:30-6, Sun 9-3:15. Bye (note change): OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 3 and have under 2 pts. HR: $99-99, 800-408-7640, 203-358-8400, reserve by 10/17. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP.
November
Nov. 2 Westfield Quads
3 RR game/45 full k. Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield N.J. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Entrance Fee: $20, $15 members. Registration: 2-2:15 p.m. Rounds: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-946-7379 www.westfieldchessclub.com.
Nov. 9 Westfield Quads
3 RR game/45 full k. Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street, Westfield N.J. Prizes: $50 to first in each section. Entrance Fee: $20, $15 members. Registration: 2-2:15 p.m. Rounds: 2:30-4:20-6:10 p.m. Info: Todd Lunna 732-946-7379 www.westfieldchessclub.com.
Nov. 9 Wizards of the Mind Chess Tournament
www.wizardsofthemind.com. 15 Center Street, Springfield, NJ 07081. 3 sections. Trophies to top 5 in each section. Open: 3 SS rounds, Game/45, Reg. 1-1:20, Rounds start 1:30pm. U1200: 4 SS rounds, Game/30, Reg. 1-1:20, Rounds start 1:30pm. U700: 4 SS rounds, Game/30, Reg. 9-9:20am, rounds start 9:30am. EF: 25 mailed by 11/01/2008, $30 on-site. Mail entries to: 15 Center Street, Springfield, NJ 07081. Make checks payable to: "Wizards of the Mind." Bring chess sets and clocks.
Nov. 20 ATKM 3rd Thursday Quads
62 S Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071. Prizes: Based on 4 players. Per Quad $25 1st
G/30. Round Times: 7-8-9 pm. Entry Fees: $10 No checks onsite. Visa/MC/Disc OK w/$1.00 paid surcharge. Entries To: Telephone: 856-582-8222 On-site Reg: 6:15 - 6:45 pm. Wensite: http://www.ATKMchessSets.com E-mail: Stephen@ATKMchessSets.com No Smoking. Wheelchair Accessible.
Nov 23. New Jersey K-12 Grade Championship, 5SS, G/30. Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738. Student Life Center, use Parking Lot #7 or #6; 4 miles from Garden State Parkway exit 109.13 Sections: Play only in your grade!. MORE TROPHIES! Grades K-6: Trophies to top 10 individuals, top 5 teams - top 3 from each school/grade; 50% of players receive trophy or medal!. Grades 7-12: Trophies to top 5 individuals, top 5 teams. Rds: 10am and ASAP. EF: $30 by 11/16, $50 at site. USCF mem req'd. Reg: 8-9:00 am. After 9:00am 1/2 pt bye rd 1. Info: 732 259-3881,hsprechman@characterkings.org Ent: Please make checks payable to NJSCF and send to NJSCF, PO Box 1511, Jackson, NJ 08527. Entries must include name, grade, school, dateof birth, USCF ID # & expiration, mailing address, phone number &entry fee, please include email address. The 1st Place player and team from NJ in each grade will be recognized as the NJ Champion for that grade! Chess sets and boards will be provided!
A Heritage Event! An American Classic!
Nov. 28-30 or 29-30 39th annual National Chess Congress GPP: 150 Enhanced Pennsylvania
6SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds 1-3 G/50). Trophy sections play separate 2-day schedule only, 11/29-30, G/50. NOTE CHANGE: There is no Unrated Section; unrateds may enter any section between Under 800 and Under 2200. Sheraton Hotel Philadelphia City Center, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia 19103. $30,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND. Free analysis of your games by GM Arthur Bisguier. In 10 sections. Premier, open to all rated 2000/above and juniors under 18 rated 1800/above. $3000-1500-700-400-200, clear win or 1st on tiebreak $100, U2400/Unr $1400-700. FIDE. Under 2200: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 2000: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1800: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1600: $2000-1000-500-300-200. Under 1400: $1400-700-400-300-200. Under 1200: $1400-700-400-300-200. Unrated may not win over $100 in U1200, $200 in U1400, $300 in U1600, $500 in U1800, or $700 in U2000. Top 7 sections entry fee: 3-day $108, 2-day $107 mailed by 11/19, all $109 online at chesstour.com by 11/25, $115 phoned by 11/25 (406-896-2038, no questions), $130 at site. GMs free, $100 deducted from prize. Re-entry $60, not available in Premier. Mailed EF $3 less to PSCF members. No checks at site, credit cards OK. 3-day late entry ends Fri 11 am, rounds Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day late entry ends Sat 9 am, rounds Sat 10, 12:45, 3:30 and 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Trophy Sections: Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600. Trophies to top 8 players in each section. Entry fee: $27 mailed by 11/19, $28 online at chesstour.com by 11/25, $35 phoned by 11/25 (406-896-2038, no questions), $40 at tmt. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Late entry ends Sat 9 am, rounds 10 am, 12:45 pm, 3:30 pm each day. All trophy sections: Entry fee: $27 mailed by 11/19, $28 online at chesstour.com by 11/25, $35 phoned by 11/25 (406-896-2038, no questions), $40 at site. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Late entry ends Sat 9 am, rounds 10 am, 12:45, 3:30 pm each day. All sections: FREE ENTRY TO UNRATED. Unofficial uschess.org ratings based on 4 or more games usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with Chess Life if paid with entry- online at chesstour.com, unrated $20, rated $30. If mailed, phoned or paid at site, unrated $30, rated $40. Cost of reduced dues borne by Continental Chess. Student/Alumni trophies to top 5 teams of 4 (regardless of section) representing any U.S. college, HS or pre-HS players attend or have graduated from. Half point byes OK all rounds; limit 2, must commit before rd 3 or have under 2 pts. HR: $91-91-91-91, reserve by 11/13 or rate may increase. Parking $5/day to all players; guest room not required. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633 or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. $10 charge for refunds. Questions: chesstour.com, ccaguide.com, 845-496-9658. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. WCL JGP (top 7 sections).
December
Dec 07 Hackensack ICA EARLY WINTER 2008 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP & ICA EARLY WINTER 2008 SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP
Dec. 18 ATKM 3rd Thursday Quads
62 S Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071. Prizes: Based on 4 players. Per Quad $25 1st
G/30. Round Times: 7-8-9 pm. Entry Fees: $10 No checks onsite. Visa/MC/Disc OK w/$1.00 paid surcharge. Entries To: Telephone: 856-582-8222 On-site Reg: 6:15 - 6:45 pm. Wensite: http://www.ATKMchessSets.com E-mail: Stephen@ATKMchessSets.com No Smoking. Wheelchair Accessible.
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January
Febuary
Feb 08 Hackensack ICA WINTER 2009 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP & ICA WINTER 2009 SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP
39TH ANNUAL
A HERITAGE EVENT
FEB 14-16 CELEBRATE THE 60’s! NEW JERSEY
WORLD AMATEUR TEAM & U.S. TEAM EAST. 6SS, 40/2, SD/1. Parsippany Hilton
1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany,N.J. 07054. Chess Rate valid until 1/16. Reserve early 973-267-7373 or 1- 800-HILTONS. Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. Open to 4- player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings—2008 Annual Rating list) must be under 2200, no more than 1000 points between 3rd & 4th board if team average over 2000. EF: $140 postmarked by 2/5/09. $180 after or at door.— all teams, any changes at site $25 charge. Check out official website www.njscf.org. Prizes: 1-5th Place teams, plaque and 4 digital clocks; Top Team (Denis Barry Award) U2100, 2000, 1900, 1800, 1700, 1600, 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1000 each plaque and 4 Digital Clocks; Top college team (same school) 4 Digital Clocks & plaque ; Top HS team (grades 9-12 same school), Top Middle School (grades 5-9 same school), Top Elementary School (grades K-6 same school), Top 2 Scholastic Teams (mixed schools okay) (Collins Award), Mixed Doubles (2 males, 2 females-no alternates), Seniors (all players over age 50), Military, each plaque & 4 Digital Clocks to top team; Company Team (same employer) Old Timers Trophy (all players over 65), Family (4 family members), State teams—CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY, (Benjamin Award), PA, VA, NC, Canada, Ethel Collins Perseverance (lowest scoring scholastic) each plaque top team; Best Player 1-4 and top alternate, All 6-0 scores each Digital clock. Biggest Individual upset each round Engraved Cross pen; Entry fee refunded to team with Best “Chess related” name, Sunday night-- Best “Chess Related costumes or gimmick—1960’s theme”—gourmet dinner for four. Reg. 9-12 Sat 2/14. Rds. 1-7:30, 11-6, 9-3:30. Special Events!! Surprises and special give-aways each round. Sunday night—Bughouse $20 per team-cash prizes, Sunday Morning-- 960 Tournament 8AM-Two Person team event $20 per team—prizes per entries. HR: Parsippany Hilton, chess rates expire 1/16/2009. Rates $117 (up to 4 in room) 2nd hotel now attached to Hilton also up to 4 in room $112 per night-Hampton Inn---includes breakfast for 4 each day. For help forming teams and more information contact esdoyle@aol.com: Chks payable to NJSCF, mail by 2/01 to: E.Steven Doyle, 17 Stonehenge Road, Morristown, NJ 07960. (Include Team name, Captain, players full names, USCF Expiration, ID numbers and ratings in board order). Include SASE for confirmation if wanted, No registered or certified mail accepted. NS, NC, W
March
March 1 NJ Elementary & Primary Championship
Brookdale Community College
March 7 & 8 NJ HS Championships
Rutgers, Busch Campus Center
March 8 NJ Junior HS Championships
Rutgers, Busch Campus Center
April
Apr 19 Hackensack ICA SPRING 2009 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP & ICA SPRING 2009 SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP
May
May 23 - 24 US Amateur East Chamiopship
June
June 6 NJ Junior Championship
Brookdale Community College
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