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6SS, Rds 1-2 G/90, Rds 3-4 G/2, Rds 5-6 30/90 SD/1. Site: American Civil War Museum, 297 Steinwehr Ave., Gettysburg, PA. EF: FREE! Must check in by 0845 on Sat. to be paired. Reg.: Sat. 0800-0845, Rds.: Sat. 0900-1230-1600, Sun. 0900-1400, Mon. 0900. Two half-point byes available. Open to all Active Duty, Reserve, Military Retirees, Cadets, Midshipmen, and ROTC (with DOD ID) who have a USCF Membership. Prizes: Trophies & Plaques to Top Service Team, Top 3 overall players, Top player of each DoD Service on Active Duty, Top Reservist, Top Retiree, Top 3 Cadets/Midshipmen/ROTC, Top 2 each Class A-D and below, Biggest Upset, and other prizes. Awards Ceremony: Monday Oct. 12 after Rd 6. HR: 2 choices, must call hotels directly by Sep. 9 and ask for Chess Tournament Rate. Comfort Inn, 3301 Black Gap Rd, Chambersburg, PA 717-263-6655, $59.40 per night. Or, Days Inn, 865 York Road, Gettysburg, PA 717-334-0030, $111.60 per night. Use website to enter www.usmilitarychess.org, or mail to Mike Hoffpauir, ATTN: USAFO, 405 Hounds Chase, Yorktown, VA 23693 with Rank, Name, USCF ID#, Branch of Service. Send all questions to: Mike Hoffpauir, mhoffpauir@aol.com, 757-846-4805.

9SS, G/30. DoubleTree hotel, 1909 Spring Road,Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523, Tel: 1-630-472-6000 (1.800.222.TREE); $89 single/double/triple/quad. Four Sections - K-3, K-6, K-9, K-12. Entry Fee: $40 by 10/25/09 USPS (or $40 on-line by 10/25, 6 pm); $60 by 11/13/09 USPS (or $60 on-line 10/25/09, after 6 pm - 11/13/09, 6 pm); $75 USPS 11/13 -11/17 (or $75 on-line 11/13/09, 6:01 pm - 11/19, 6 pm); $75 by 11/20/09 6 PM on site (on-site entries after 11/20/09 6 PM can not be guaranteed pairing for round 1, instead they may receive 1/2 point bye round 1). Checks payable only to Chess Central. Awards: Individual: 1st -20th Place in each section (K-3, K-6, K-9, K-12). Class Awards: 1st-3rd Place, K-3: U800, U600, U400, Unr. K-6: U1000, U800, U600, Unr. K-9: U1200, U1000, U800, Unr. K-12: U1400, U1200, U1000, Unr. Teams: 1st-10th Place in each section. Special Sportsmanship trophy! Schedule: Opening Ceremony Sat., Nov 21 at 9:30 am. Rds. 1-5 Sat., 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, 3:30 pm & 5 pm. Rds. 6-9 Sun., 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm & 3:30 pm. Side Events: Bughouse Tournament - Fri, Nov 20, 6:30 pm. EF $20 per team ($10 for individuals and we help you create a team). On site registration only. Registration closes at 5 pm, Fri, Nov 20. One section only, K-12. Bughouse Awards: 1st-10th Place. Blitz Tournament - Sat, Nov 21, K-6 & K-12, 6:30 pm, EF $15 USPS/on-line by 10/25, 6 pm, $20 USPS from10/26 - 11/17; $20 on-line 10/26, 6:01 pm -11/19, 6pm; $25 on site. Registration closes at 5 pm, Sat, Nov 21. Blitz Awards: Individual: 1st-20th in each section. Team: 1st-10th in each section. Awards Ceremony for Blitz and Bughouse: Sun, 9 am. NYA Awards Ceremony: Sun, Nov 22, 5:30-7 pm. Club Teams allowed! Master simuls and analysis scheduled. Hotel Info: DoubleTree hotel, Oakbrook, Il (hotel registration code: NYA) www.doubletreeoakbrook.com or http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/CHIOADT-NYA-20091120/index.jhtml (630) 472-6020 or 630 472-6000 (1.800.222.TREE), HR single/double/triple/quad $89. Enter on line (except Bughouse) at http://nya2009.com. Checks payable only to Chess Central (no checks to USCF or Mike Zacate): Mail registrations with name-contact info-grade-birthday-team/school-uscf ID & exp.-address-city-zip-e-mail address-coach name & contact info to Mike Zacate (Please, no checks payable to Mike or USCF), 9401 Birch, Mokena, IL 60448. Updated info/Hotels/On-Line Entries: http://nya2009.com. $10 service charge for on-site section/roster changes, and all refunds. Bookdealers scheduled.

7SS, G/90. Hilton Anatole, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX. 214-748-1200 or 1-800-HILTONS and ask for the chess rate ($120). 13 Sections. Play only in your grade section. December rating supplement will be used. 1/2- point bye available any round (except round seven) if requested in advance of rd. 1. Team score = total of top three (minimum two) finishers from each school per grade. First place individual and team, including ties, will be National Champion for their grade. Schedule: Opening ceremony Fri. 12:30 pm. Rds.: Fri. 1 pm-6 pm, Sat. 10 am-2 pm-6 pm, Sun. 9 am-1 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun. , Approx. 5 pm. Special round times for K-1 sections: Fri. 1:30 pm-5:30 pm, Sat. 9:30 am-1:30 pm-5:30 pm, Sun. 9:30 am-1:30 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun Approx. 4:30 pm for K-1. EF: $50/participant (postmarked by 11/8, not 11/12), $70/participant (postmarked by 11/29), $85 later or $90 at site, $5.00 extra for all phone registrations, $20 change fee for roster or section changes after 11/13 or any onsite changes. Onsite registration Thurs. 9 am-10 pm & Fri. 8 am-10 am. After 10 am players will have a 1/2-point bye rd 1. Awards: Trophies to top 10 individuals & top five teams (minimum) in each grade. Class prizes: 1st-3rd place K-3: 800-999, 600-799, U600, Unr. 4-6: 1000-1199, 800-999, 600-799, U600 Unr. 7-9: 1200-1399, 1000-1199, 800-999, U800, Unr. 10-12: 1400-1599, 1200-1399, 1000-1199, U1000, Unr. Every player receives a commemorative item! Side Events: Bughouse: Thurs. 11 am, Reg. onsite only Thurs. 8 am-10 am, $25/team. Blitz EF: Advance/online entry $15 by 11/29; Onsite - $20. Blitz Sections: K-6 and K-12, Thurs. 5 pm, Reg. onsite until 4 pm. Blitz Awards: Trophies in K-6 and K-12 sections. Individual: Top 10, Team: 1st-5th place. K-6 Class: 1000-1199, 800-999, 600-799, U600 Unr. K-12 Class: 1400-1599, 1200-1399, 1000-1199, U1000, Unr. Bughouse Awards: Trophies for Bughouse, TBA. Team Rooms are limited. Contact Cheryle Bruce 931-787-1234 ext.147. Hotel info: www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/DFWANHH-Hilton-Anatole-Texas/index.do. Questions: Cheryle Bruce: 931-787-1234 ext. 147 or Ent: U.S. Chess, Attn.: K-12 Championship, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or online at: https://secure.uschess.org/webstore/tournament.php. Official webpage for details: http://main.uschess.org/tournaments/2009/k12/. WCL JGP.

Sheraton South Padre Island Beach Hotel, South Padre Island, Texas. Room rate is $89 for up to four people. For reservations call Teri Murphy 956 761-6551 or 800-222-4010. Team Format: 4 player Teams, up to 2 Alternates, Traditional 6 round Fix Roster Swiss Tournament. Open to: College and Universities teams (at least two players) from North and South America, including the Caribbean. Teams must supply letter from University stating that the players meet eligibility requirements. Time Control: Game/90 with a 30-second increment per move. Tournament is FIDE and USCF rated, but uses United States Chess Federation Rules. Championships to be awarded in 4 divisions (according to average team rating). Entry Fees: Priority Registration by December 1, 2009: $200 per team; After December 1, 2009, $225 per team. For additional Information, contact Russell Harwood at (956) 882-5762 or (956) 551-0303, or email russell.harwood@utb.edu. Opening Reception: 12/27 5pm, Rd.1 12/27 6pm, Rd.2 12/28 10am, Rd.3 12/28 5pm, Rd.4 12/29 10am, Rd.5 12/29 5pm, Rd.6 12/30 9am, Awards Ceremony: 12/30 2pm. Official Website. WCL JGP.

5SS, G/120 (2-day option, rd 1 G/60). Sheraton Orlando Downtown Hotel, 60 South Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando, FL 32804. 4-player teams (plus alternate). 2 Sections (using Yr-end ratings): OPEN, Team Avg rtng<2200. SCHOLASTIC, Game/60, Team avg<1200. Players need not be from the same school. Teams can be formed onsite. ***FCA members in Open are eligible for FL GP Points. *** Winning Open team competes in national playoff online. EF per player: OPEN $30 by 2/6, $40 later. SCHOLASTIC $20 by 2/6, $25 later. SPECIAL EF: 5-player team $140 by 2/6, $180 later. PRIZES: OPEN 1st, 2nd teams: plaques and four Excalibur Clocks, 3rd: plaques; SCHOLASTIC 1st, 2nd teams: plaques and four Excalibur Clocks, 3rd: trophies; Board Prizes: each section: Brds. 1-4, Excalibur Clocks. Class Prizes: OPEN: U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400; Scholastic: U1000, U800 Trophies. Other awards TBD. Schedule: OPEN 3-day: rds 8, 1-7, 9-3, 2-day: rds 10-1-7, 9-3; SCHOLASTIC (Sat & Sun): 10-1-4, 9-12, Awards 2:30. HR: $79 (888) 627-8525 or (407) 425-4455; (Mention "Chess"). Complimentary parking voucher & internet with sleeping rooms; other parking at $5 per day. Reserve by Jan 29, ALL HOTELS FILL UP USATS WEEKEND! ENT: CFCC, 921 N. Thistle Ln., Maitland, FL 32751 or online usats2010.eventbrite.com. See www.centralflchess.org for details or call (407)629-6946. WCL JGP.

Two sections: Open and Scholastic (Saturday only) Open: 5SS, G/90+30/move/increment (G/120 if digital clocks not available; 2-day: rd.1-2 G/60). Crowne Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Airport, 6401 South 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221. 1-414-764-5300. $79.99 chess rate, please reserve early. Open to 4 player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings--2009 Annual Rating List) must be under 2200. EF: 3-day $140, 2-day $141 per team if received by February 9th, $180 thereafter. Individuals wishing to play, send $35 and request to be put on a team. Team changes on site $20. Check out official website www.wichessacademy.com All advance entries will be posted on February 10th. Prizes: Awards to top two teams, top teams with average rating u1900, u1600, and u1300. Winning team qualifies for national play-offs. Prizes to best team composed of juniors (high school and younger). Prizes to top score on each board. Rounds: 3-day: on-site registration/check-in 5:30-6:30pm, rds.: 7pm, 11:00am & 5:00pm, 10:00am & 3:30pm. 2-day: on-site registration/check-in 9:00-10:30am, rds. 11:00am & 2:00pm then merge with 3-day. **Saturday Only** Scholastic section. 4SS, G/60. Open to 4 player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest--2009 Annual Rating List) must be under 1600. EF: $120 per team if received by February 9th, $150 thereafter. Individuals wishing to play, send $30 and request to be put on a team. Team changes on site $20. All advance entries will be posted on www.wichessacademy.com on February 10th. Prizes: awards to top team overall, top three High School Teams, top three Middle School Teams, top three Elementary School Teams. Prizes to top score on each board. Rounds: on-site registration/check-in: 9:00am-10:30am; rds.: 11:00am, 1:30pm, 3:45pm, 6:00pm. Checks made payable to and send to: VICA, 6822 North Crestwood Dr., Glendale WI 53209. Please include Team's name and roster, captain's email and phone number, and desired schedule. Info: abetaneli@hotmail.com, ashish@vajachess.com, 608-334-2574, 414-234-1005. WCL JGP.

6-SS, 40/2, SD/1. Warner Center Marriott, 21850 Oxnard Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. Four-player teams plus optional alternate, average rating of four highest must be U/2200, diff. between bds. 3 & 4 may not exceed 1000. Dec. list used. EF: $132 per team if received by 2-12, $36 individual (on line only), $148 at site, under age 18 or HS/below $96 by 2-12, $110 site. Trophies and 4 clocks to top 3 teams, U2100, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400/unr. Trophies (1 large, 4 small) to top college, industrial, junior (under 18), Senior (over 50), U1200. Clocks to best score each board, alternate, and any 6-0. Gift certificate prizes for best team names (1st/2nd). Reg.: 9-10 a.m. 2-13. Rds.: 11-6, 11-6, 10-4:30. On-line entry, help in forming teams, advance entry list: www.westernchess.com. HR: $119, 800-228-9290, ask for Western Chess. Reserve by Jan. 20 or rates may go up. Parking $6. Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Place #1A, Los Angeles, CA 90038. NS, NC, W. F. WCL JGP.

6SS, 40/2, SD/1. Parsippany Hilton, 1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany, NJ. 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 - 2009 Annual Rating list) must be under 2200. EF: $145 postmarked by 2/5/10. Scholastic teams College and below $140 per team, ALL-$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, RI, OH, Canada, each plaque top team; team traveling longest distance-entry refunded. 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 - gourmet dinner for four. Reg.: 9-12 Sat 2/13. 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. HR: Parsippany Hilton, chess rates expire 1/16/2010. Rates $119 (up to 4 in room) 2nd hotel now attached to Hilton also up to 4 in room $117 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 2/05 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.

6SS, Rds. 1-4 G/60, Rds. 5-6 G/90. Radisson Hotel at the Indianapolis Airport, 2500 S. High School Rd., Indianapolis, IN. NEW sections this year: 12th grade & Under, 8th grade & Under, 6th grade & Under, and 3rd grade & Under. CLUB TEAMS are welcome! Club and school teams are the top 4 scoring team members (minimum 2). Schedule: Blitz side event Fri. (2/19) at 7 pm, see below. Regular 6/SS tournament Sat. and Sun only. Opening Ceremony Sat. 2/20 at 8:30 am, Rds 1-4 at 9am, 12:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm. Bughouse tournament side event Sat. evening at 7:00 pm, see below. Sun 2/21 Rds. at 9am, 1pm. Awards at 4:30pm. Entry Fee: $40 by 2/8/10, $50 by 2/18/10, $60 after and onsite. Register: Make checks payable to East Side Middle School Chess Club and mail to: 2010 Chess Congress, East Side Middle School, 2300 Lindberg Rd., Anderson, IN. 46012. Email entries to Register@2010ChessCongress.com. EMAIL ENTRIES are NOT confirmed until receipt of entry fees. Entries will be posted at http://www.2010ChessCongress.com as they are received. Onsite entries will be accepted Friday evening after 5 pm (and during the blitz tournament) and from 6:30am to 8:00am on Sat. morning, 2/20. Any player not registered by 8am will receive a half-point bye for round one and begin play in round two. Side event: Bughouse tournament Sat. evening 2/20 at 7:00 pm. Register for bughouse onsite ONLY for $10 per player Friday evening or during the day on Saturday. Bughouse awards to each team member of at least the top 5 scoring teams in 2 sections, 12th grade & Under and 6th grade & Under. Awards: More trophies this year! Trophies to at least the top 20 individuals in each section, top 5 teams. Numerous additional class prizes for each section. See website for details. Hotel: Indianapolis Airport Radisson. Conveniently located at the Indianapolis International Airport and offering free shuttle service from airport terminals 24/7. FREE PARKING at hotel. $70 per night room rate!!! Hotel offers free wireless internet access. Additional Info: Limited team rooms available, contact number below for details. Concessions and chess merchandise will be available onsite. All event details at http://www.2010ChessCongress.com. Questions, call (765) 617-3845 after 3pm. WCL JGP.

9SS, 40/2,SD/30. Hendersonville, NC. $$5000 b/50 fully paid. Open only to players who have ratings over 2200, those who have ever been so rated, foreign FIDE-rated players, and juniors (under age 21) rated over 2000. Concurrent with N.C. Sub-Masters for those with lower ratings. Rds (2 schedules merge round 5): 2-Weekend schedule: Sat 12, 7, Sun 12, 7, Fri 7, Sat 12, 7, Sun 12, 7; 7-Day schedule: Mon 7, Tue 7, Wed 7, Thurs 7, Fri 7, Sat 12, 7, Sun 12, 7 EF: $150 by Feb 13, $160 by Mar 9, $170 at site. GMs, IMs, and foreign FIDE-rated players receive reduced fee entry of $30 if preregistered (counts as 1/5 entry toward prizes). Byes: 4 available rds 1-5. HR: Quality Inn & Suites, 201 Sugarloaf Rd,, Hendersonville, NC 28792. $60 or $68/night with hot breakfast, indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, and mini-golf. 800-581-4745, http://www.qualityinn-suiteshvl.com. Info and entry: Kevin Hyde, 705 Old Mountain Page Rd., Saluda, NC 28773. hyde@ioa.com www.ncchess.org. FIDE. WCL JGP.

Presented by the Kasparov Chess Foundation in association with the USCF and UTD. 6SS, G/90. Hyatt Regency Columbus, 350 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215, (614) 280-1234, Hotel Rate $127. 6 Sections: 8 years old and younger; 10 and younger, 12 and younger, 14 and younger, 16 and younger, 18 and younger. Age as of 4/1/2010. USCF membership required. Winner of 18 years old and younger Section wins an Academic Distinction Scholarship to The University of Texas at Dallas, worth $80,000 for an out-of-state student. EF: $50 if postmarked by 3/21; $70 if by 4/4; $85 by 4/15 or $90 on-site. Do not mail after 4/8 as your entry may not be received on time. Opening Ceremony: 6pm, Friday. Rounds: Rd 1 - 6:30pm Fri; Rounds 2-4 - Sat 10am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm; Rounds 5-6 - Sun 9am & 1pm. Awards Ceremony: Sun. 5pm. Trophies to top 15 indiv & top 3 teams (top 3 players added for team scores). Bye: One 1/2-pt bye available, any round, if requested before end of Rd. 2 and if player has not received a full-point bye. Side Events: Bughouse Tournament - Fri. 1pm, EF $25/team. Blitz Tournament - Fri. 3pm, EF $15 by 4/4, $20 after or on site. Entries: Mail to USCF, Attn: All Girls, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or online at http://uschess.org/tournaments/2010/allgirls. NS, NC, W. WCL JGP.

Holiday Inn Palo Verde, 4550 S. Palo Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714, 520-746-1161. SECTIONS: Championship (U2200), Reserve (U1600), Booster (U1200) & Scholastic (must be K-6 and U1000). Scholastic section is 3 separate 1-day tournaments. SCHEDULE: (Championship, Reserve, and Booster) 6/SS, 40/2, 25/1. Reg.: 5/29, 8:30 - 9:30 AM. Rds.: 10-4, 10-4, 9-3. (Scholastic) 4/SS, G/40. Reg: 8:30 - 9:30 AM each day. Rds.: Round 1 at 10 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, 1700-1799, 1600-1699, and U1600; Plaque to top Senior 50+, Junior U20 and Junior U14. (Reserve) Chronos clock + plaque to 1st; Digital clock + plaque to 2nd, 3rd, Top 1300-1399, 1200-1299, and U1200; Plaque to top Senior 50+ and Junior U14. (Booster) Chronos clock + trophy to 1st; Trophy to 2nd - 5th, Top Unrated and Junior U11. (Scholastic, each day) Digital clock + trophy to 1st; Trophy to 2nd - 5th, Top U800, U600, and Unrated. 1-yr USCF membership for perfect scores that don't win the clock. SPECIAL PRIZES: Top 2 Family Pairs in the non-scholastic sections. Biggest Upset of each round in the non-Scholastic sections. Chronos clock to Scholastic player with the highest combined score over the three 1-day tournaments. EF: (Championship & Reserve) $55 if rec'd by 5/26, $65 if after 5/26. (Booster) $40 if rec'd by 5/26, $50 if after 5/26. (Scholastic) $15 each day or $40 for all three days if by 5/26, additional $5 if after 5/26. ALL: Half-point byes allowed for all rounds but must be requested prior to start of Round 2. SIDE EVENT: Blitz tournament Friday 5/28; G/5, 5 Rounds, Double SS; Entry Fee: $10 ($15 to non-tournament players); Reg.: 6:00-6:45pm at site; Rounds: begin at 7:00pm. Prizes: ($$b/20) $75-$45, Top U1600 $30, Medallion to top K-12, K-8, K-6. ENTER: www.sazchess.org/store/store.php or mail to (make checks payable to "SACA"): SACA, Attn: US Amateur West, PO Box 42407, Tucson, AZ 85733 or at site. HR: $69 (single/double) or $85 (suite) if by 5/14, mention "SACA". INFO: Karen Pennock, 520-975-3946, email: kpennock_83@yahoo.com, web: www.sazchess.org. NC. NS. W. WCL JGP.