Tournament Life Announcements

Affiliate Type: School. Chess Classes: Tuesday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Add. 17-10 River Road, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. Phone 201 797 0330. Website: www.icanj.net Contact: Diana Tulman, 201 287 0250. Email Diana@icanj.net. Add. 28 Canterbury Lane, New Milford, NJ 07646.

Affiliate Type: School. Chess Classes: Monday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Wednesday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Add. 185 Court Street, Teaneck, NJ 07666. Phone 201 833 1741. Website: www.icanj.net Contact: Diana Tulman, 201 287 0250. Email: Diana@icanj.net. Add. 28 Canterbury Lane, New Milford, NJ 07646. The Teaneck facility offers a Summer Chess Champ, and Monday night tournaments 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (tournaments can run later if necessary).

15 Center Street, Springfield, NJ - Lessons on Wednesdays and Saturdays for beginners, intermediate and advanced students. Scholastic USCF-rated tournaments. For schedule and information visit our website at www.wizardsofthemind.com, email info@wizardsofthemind.com or call 973-262-1395.

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 more. Tournaments are open to grades K-12. Free game analysis by a National or International Master at each tournament. We have players of all skill levels compete in our tournaments, from brand-new kindergarteners up through some of the highest-rated scholastic players in the state. To see a list of dates and locations, see our website at www.silverknightschess.com. Phone: 610-446- 0818. Email: chess@silverknightschess.com.

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).

For info. and registration, go to: www.octoberchess.eventbrite.com. Info. also available by calling Dan at (856) 287-2393.

NEW FORMAT & INCREASED PRIZE FUND Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Open To All Ages With Rating >1400 4SS G/60 U. S. Chess Federation Membership Required, Prize Fund ($$ b/40) 1st - 3rd $300, $250, $200, U2000, U1800, U1600 each $100. Best Under 13 Years Old $75, Best Over 65 Years Old $75. Prize Fund Will Not Be Reduced Below 70 %. Reg Ends at 9 Late Entrants Will Receive 1/2 Point Bye For Rnd 1. EF: Adv (pmk. By Oct 8th) $40, AT Site $45. GMs Free Entry. Make EF: and/or USCF membership checks payable to: International Chess Academy. INFO 201 287 0250 or 201 833 1741, Email: Diana@icanj.net (Web Site Entries: www.icanj.net). Rds.: 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15 PM, 4:30 PM. ENT: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Lane, New Milford, NJ 07646. NS NC W.

4 SS, EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 POINTS OR MORE WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY!!! Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. U.S. CHESS FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR SECTIONS 1 AND 2. Info: 201 287 0250 or 201 833 1741 E-mail: Diana@icanj.net. (Web Site Entries: www.icanj.net) EF Adv (pmk by Oct. 8th) $25 AT Site $30 Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rnd. Late entrants will receive 1/2 point bye for rnd 1. In 4 Sections Section 1: G/45 Open to players rated below 1200 K through 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 2: G/60 Open to players rated below 1600 K through 12th grade. Rds: 9:45 AM, 12:00, 2:15, 4:30 PM. Section 3: Open to unrated players K through 2nd grade. 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 will end at approximately 2:00 PM). ENT: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Lane, New Milford, NJ 07646. NS NC W.

3 RR G/30 in rated/unrated sections. All the King's Men Chess Shop, 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071. Prizes: $25/1st each rated quad, $10/1st each unrated quad. $$b: 4/quad. EF: $10 Rated, $5 Unrated. Reg.: 6-7pm. Rds.: 7-8-9pm. Info: Stephen Dick, 856-582-8222 or cs@ATKMchessSets.com. All: No cks onsite. Visa/MC/Disc OK w/$1 paid surcharge. Bring clocks!

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.

2 sections (Open and U2200). Dean of Chess Academy, 1161 Route #202 North, Branchburg, NJ 08876 (near Chubb Lane) GRAND PRIX SECTION: 9RR, G/10 All Masters will be in top section, which will be a 9SS if necessary. $300, G$$ 100-100-100. U2200 SECTION: 10RR OR 10SS based on entries. G$$ 90% of EF collected returned in prizes. 1-2-3 get 50%-30%-20%. BOTH SECTIONS: Rounds 11am then ASAP with a break. No Byes: $33 if mailed by October 13, $36 online at entryfeesrus.com, $39 at site. Reg.: 10-11am, October 19. Entries to Ken Thomas 115 W Moore St, Hackettstown NJ 07840. Contact Ken at Cell 908-763-6468 or acn@goes.com. No chewing tobacco, No snuff, NS NC W.

4-SS, G/60, Municipal Building, 182 Market St., EP. EF: $10. Generous noncash prizes, place and class, per entries. Reg.: 12:30 pm, rds. 1-3:15 each Sun. Byes: 1-2; must be requested with entry. Modified pairings may be used. Info: (201) 797-8170 or e-mail epcc9299@juno.com. W.

For info. and registration, go to www.octoberrapidchess.eventbrite.com. Info. also available by calling Dan at (856) 287-2393.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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. (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).

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.

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.

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.

Morning quads and afternoon quads, G/30, K-12, Bethlehem Church, 758 Route 10, Randolph, NJ 07869. EF: None. Reg.: 9-9:20 am., 1st rd. 9:40. Medal to each quad winner. Info: Bethlehem Church 973-366-3434 or Bob McAdams 973-694-3988, rwm@fambright.com.

Trophies Galore! Church of the Little Flower, 110 Roosevelt Ave., Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. In 4 Sections, Union HS Championship: 5SS, G/30, Open to High School. Union Grade 6 - 8 Championship: 5SS, G/30, Open to Grades 6-8. Union Grade K - 5 Championship: 5SS, G/30, Open to Grades K-5. Players must be or become USCF member to play in top 3 sections. K-8 Unrated-Beginners Event. 5SS, G/30. Open to K-8 unrated players. USCF membership is not required in unrated section. First round starts 10 am, then ASAP with lunch break after game two. ALL: EF: $20 if mailed by Nov. 10, $21 with credit card via website "entryfeesrus.com" by 11/14, $25 at site by 9:45am on Nov. 15th. Trophies to all who finish event, Top in each grade (in rate sections) is Union County Champion. Two byes allowed in first 4 rounds if requested with EF. ENT: Mail to Ken Thomas, 115 West Moore St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840-2233. Enter on "entryfeesrus.com" website. INFO: Ken, (908) 763-6468 or acn@goes.com. NC W.

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.

3 RR G/30 in rated/unrated sections. All the King's Men Chess Shop, 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071. Prizes: $25/1st each rated quad, $10/1st each unrated quad. $$b: 4/quad. EF: $10 Rated, $5 Unrated. Reg.: 6-7pm. Rds.: 7-8-9pm. Info: Stephen Dick, 856-582-8222 or cs@ATKMchessSets.com. All: No cks onsite. Visa/MC/Disc OK w/$1 paid surcharge. Bring clocks!

For info. and registration, go to novemberrapidchess.eventbrite.com. Info. also available by calling Dan at (856) 287-2393.

A State Championship Event! Howard Johnson's Hotel (Constitution Room), 1119 S. College Ave., Newark, DE 19713. 5-SS: TC: Rds 1-3, G/90; Rds 4&5, G/120. REG.: Sat 8:45-9:30. Rounds: Sat 9:45, 1:15, 5:15 Sunday 10, 3 (DCA meeting 9:15 Sunday) Byes: limit 1, byes in rounds 4 & 5 are irrevocable and must be requested prior to round 3. In 4 Sections OPEN SECTION: EF: $40 by 11/17, $50 at site (GM, IM free). $$60% Rtd: 40%-25%-15%. under 2000 10%, under 1800 10%. State Title and Trophy to Delaware Men's champion and Delaware Women's champion (both must play in open section). Open Trophy for 1st (if 1st is DE player, that player gets DE champion trophy & open trophy goes to next in line). RESERVE SECTION (Under 1800): EF: $35 by 11/17, $45 at site. $$60% Rtd: 40%-25%-15%. Under 1600 - 10%, Under 1400- 10%. Trophy to Reserve Champion. AMATEUR SECTION (under 1200): EF: $35 received by 11/17, $45 at site. $$60% Rtd: 50%-30%-20%. Trophy to Amateur Champion. SCHOLASTIC: Rounds 5 SS, G/30, EF: $10. Prizes: Trophies for top 3. Reg.: 8:45-9:30. Rds.: 9:45, 11:15, 1:00, 2:30, 4:00. ALL: Memb. Req'd: DCA membership $10 ($5 under 18). OSA. ENT: David Power, 7005 Pleasant Court, Wilmington, DE 19802. INFO: David Power, bikedavid@aol.com. (302)-762-4695 (home only). HR: $69 single, $74 double 1-888-268-8521 or 302-368-8521 must reserve by Friday 11/14. www.delawarechess.org. NS NC W. WCL JGP excluding Scholastic Section.WCL JGP.

A State Championship Event! 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, date of 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!

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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

Princeton Day School, 650 The Great Road. Trophies to top 3 school teams and top 6 in each section. Trophies to all players. Sections: FUTURE MASTERS and CLOSED begin 10:45 (must preregister). FUTURE MASTERS G/60 3 rounds (Players K-12 over 1200), CLOSED G/45 (K-12 over 1000) 4 rds, ALL OTHER SECTIONS On Site 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 $35 (On-site $45).

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

4 SS, EVERYONE PLAYS 4 GAMES, ALL PLAYERS WITH 2.5 POINTS OR MORE WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY!!! Bergen Academy, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. U.S. CHESS FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR SECTIONS 1 AND 2. Info: 201 287 0250 or 201 833 1741 E-mail: Diana@icanj.net. (Web Site Entries: www.icanj.net) EF Adv (pmk by Dec. 3rd) $25 AT Site $30 Reg ends 1/2 hr before 1st rnd. Late entrants will receive 1/2 point bye for rnd 1. In 4 Sections Section 1: G/45 Open to players rated below 1200 K through 12th grade. Rds.: 9:45 AM, 11:30, 1:15, 3:00 PM. Section 2: G/60 Open to players rated below 1600 K through 12th grade. Rds: 9:45 AM, 12:00, 2:15, 4:30 PM. Section 3: Open to unrated players K through 2nd grade. 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 will end at approximately 2:00 PM). ENT: Diana Tulman, 28 Canterbury Lane, New Milford, NJ 07646. NS NC W.

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.

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

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. WCL JGP. 2009 U.S. Amateur Team Playoff will be March 21, 2009 on Internet Chess Club (ICC). More details will be announced soon.

A State Championship Event! Open to grades K-12 in any state (top NYS player & team in each section are NY champions). Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway (I-87 Exit 13-N, 4 miles north on US 9), Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Free parking. Team prizes based on top 4 scores from same school; no combined school teams allowed even if one school "feeds" another. Teams of 2 or 3 players allowed, but are at a disadvantage. In 6 sections, each is a 6SS, G/65 except K-1 is 5SS, G/30 playing Mar 1 only. High School, grades K-12. EF $42 mailed by 2/6. Top NYS grade 9-12 qualifies for Denker Tournament of HS Champions (Indianapolis, 8/1-4). Junior High, grades K-9. EF $41.90 mailed by 2/6. Elementary, grades K-6. EF $41.60 mailed by 2/6. Elementary Novice, grades K-6 under 800 or unrated. EF $41.50 mailed by 2/6. Primary, grades K-3. EF $41.30 mailed by 2/6. K-1, grades K-1. EF $41.10 mailed by 2/6. Postmarked 2/7-17: All EF $10 more. Do not mail entry after 2/17. Online at chesstour.com, all sections: EF $43 by 2/6, $53 by 2/23. No online entry after 2/23. Phoned to 406-896-2038, all sections: EF $45 by 2/6, $55 by 2/23. Credit cards only, no questions. No phone entry after 2/23. Entry at site: all $60. 1 year NYSCA membership to all NY residents who are not members. Trophies to top 20 players, top 3 Unrated, and top 8 teams each section and top each U1400, U1200, U1000 (HS), U1200, U1000, U800 (JHS), U1000, U800 (Elem), U600, U400 (Elem Novice). Speed playoff if perfect score tie. Free entry to NY State Championship, Labor Day weekend 2009 (Albany), to top player each section. Schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds Sat 12-3-6, Sun 9-12-2:45. Awards 5:30-6 pm. K-1 schedule: Late reg. ends Sun 9 am, rds Sun 10-12-1:30-3-4:30. Half point byes OK all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2. HR: $114-114, 888-999-4711, 518-584-4000, reserve by 2/29 or rate may increase. 48 hours notice required for room cancellation. Backup hotel: Courtyard by Marriott, 2 blocks away, 518-226-0538. Special car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #657633. Mail entry: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. Include name, rating, USCF ID, USCF expiration (non-members enclose dues), section, school, grade, birth date, address of each player. Checks payable to Continental Chess. $15 per player service charge for refunds. $10 extra to switch sections, all substitutions from advance list charged $60. Questions: chesstour.com, 845-496-9658. Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. WCL JGP (top 5 sections).