2nd Danzhou GM Chess Tournament

2nd Danzhou GM Chess Tournament
Friday, 13 May 2011 14:39
www.FIDE.com

The 2nd Danzhou GM Chess Tournament will take place in Danzhou, Hainan, China on 14th - 24th May 2011. This is a 9-game round robin event, with top 10 Chinese players competing. The time control is 90 minutes for the whole game with an addition of 30 seconds per move starting from move one. Draw offer is not allowed before 30th move.

Women's World Champion Hou Yifan is also participating. Last year the tournament was won by GM Bu Xiangzhi.

Live games

Players:
Wang Hao 2732
Wang Yue 2714
Ding Liren 2664
Bu Xiangzhi 2662
Ni Hua 2661
Li Chao b 2656
Yu Yangyi 2646
Zhou Jianchao 2636
Hou Yifan 2612
Zhou Weiqi 2610

Average elo: 2659

3rd Lublin Union Memorial

3rd Lublin Union Memorial
Eight-player round robin on 15-21st May in Lublin, Poland

The 3rd International Grandmasters' Tournament the Lublin Union Memorial is starting on Sunday in Lublin, Poland, and continues until 21st May. Eight Grandmasters will play in the round-robin tournament with the average elo of 2680.

The Lublin Union Memorial events are organized for the purpose of promoting city's candidacy for the status of 2016 European Capital of Culture. GM Boris Grachev was the winner of the first Lublin tournament, while in the second tournament he shared the honours with GM Bartlomiej Macieja and GM Mateusz Bartel.

Players:
GM Alekseev Evgeny Russia 2673
GM Grachev Boris Russia 2669
GM Roiz Michael Israel 2660
GM Sasikiran Krishnan India 2676
GM Shirov Alexei Spain 2709
GM Socko Bartosz Poland 2654
GM Wojtaszek Radoslaw Poland 2721
GM Zhigalko Sergei Belarus 2679

Official website

Gharamian wins Lille

15:25 02/05/2011 » Sport
Tigran Gharamian champion of the Open in Lille

Armenian GM Tigran Gharamian appeared with 100% performance in the open which was held in Lille, France, and was awarded the champion’s title having recorded no loss during the tournament. “Armchess.am” informs that Tigran Gharamian scored 7 points out of 9.

GM Oleg Korneev (Russia), IM Yannick Gozzoli (France) and GM Nikita Maiorov (Belarus) scored as many points as Gharamian, however, they were behind the Armenian chess player in the tie-break.

Source: http://www.panorama.am

1st International Chess Tournament of Forni di Sopra

First International Chess Tournament of Forni di Sopra
June 12th to 18th in Forni di Sopra, part of the Friulian Dolomites Natural Park

The 1st International Chess Tournament of Forni di Sopra will take place from June 12th to 18th in Forni di Sopra, part of the Friulian Dolomites Natural Park and one of the jewels of the Italian Alps.

The Ovens Valley is surrounded by the Alps on the north and on the south by the Carnian of the Dolomites Mountains of Friuli, which last year was declared World Heritage location. Forni di Sopra is also part of Authentic villages: the houses still retain the typical architecture carnica, evoking the atmosphere of a storybook.

The International Chess Tournament of Forni di Sopra is a result of close collaboration that ties for years the Accademia Internazionale di Scacchi with the Circolo Scacchistico Udinese, and the idea that acts as a flywheel for this event is all summed up in the slogan: "Forni di Sopra, where you can find high quality for a low price."

The A section is available to players with an elo above 2000, 9 rounds Swiss system , time control 90'x 40 moves + 30' + 30''
The B section is open to players with an elo above 1600 ELO (and lower than 2000 ELO), 8 rounds Swiss system, time control 90'x 40 moves + 30' + 30 "
The C section is open to players with an elo under 1600, 8 rounds Swiss system, time control 90'x 40 moves + 30' + 30 "

The tournament will be covered on www.accademiainternazionalediscacchi.com and www.scacchirandagi.com and the top 30 boards will be broadcasted live. The total prize money amounts to 10,000 Euro.

Pre-registered top seeds:

GM Markus Robert SRB 2625
GM Granda Zuniga Julio PER 2615
GM Antoniewski Rafal POL 2604
GM Georgiev Vladimir MKD 2576
GM Korneev Oleg RUS 2573
GM Kravtsiv Martyn UKR 2567
GM Jaracz Pawel POL 2565
GM Matamoros Franco Carlos S ECU 2549
GM Leon Hoyos Manuel MEX 2546
GM Rotstein Arkadij GER 2538
GM Naumkin Igor RUS 2499
GM Meijers Viesturs LAT 2493
GM Petkov Vladimir BUL 2493
GM Lazic Miroljub SRB 2488
IM Collutiis Duilio ITA 2472
GM Drazic Sinisa SRB 2467

Upcoming chess events in Lubbock

Multiple upcoming chess events in Lubbock

* UIL Invitational in Chess Puzzle Solving
Saturday, May 7, 2011

The Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE) invites you to take part in the UIL Invitational in Chess Puzzle Solving at the Texas Tech’s Student Union Ballroom.
Sections: K-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12 Grades
Competition: 10:00 am-10:30 am
Advance registration Entry fee is only $5!
Advance registration: Please register and send Entry Blank and Fees to
TTU-SPICE Box 45080 Lubbock, TX 79409-5080
On-site registration $10: 8:30 am – 9:30am
Awesome chess prizes for the winners in each section!
Info: 806-742-7742 or email SPICE@ttu.edu

* SPICE Scholastic Open Chess Championship
Saturday, May 7, 2011

A 4 Round Swiss System Tournament (Game/30)
Event Site: Texas Tech University, Student Union Ballroom Lubbock, TX
Description of Tournament: A USCF rated Individual and Team Scholastic Championship
Games are played in five sections: Primary (K-2), Elementary (K-5), Middle School (K-8), High School (K-12) and Novice section K-12 (no USCF membership required). There is a total of 30 minutes maximum per player per game.
On-site registration and check in 8:30am – 10:00am. All players must check in by 10:30am. Later arrival will receive a ½ point bye for the first round.
Round schedule: 10:45am – 12:00pm – 1:30pm and 2:45pm
UIL Chess Puzzle-Solving Invitational at 10am. See separate flyer.
Entry Fees: $10 received by 4/22; $15 received by 5/4, or on site $20. A valid USCF membership required in all sections, except Novice K-12. It can be obtained at www.uschess.org or onsite on 5/7 until 10am.
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 finishers in each section. Trophies to top school team in each section.
Special valuable chess prizes to the top overall finisher in each section sponsored by the Susan Polgar Foundation! Team prizes are based on the top 3 individual scores from the same school within the same section. There will be a special trophy for top sibling team. Prize giving ceremony will be held shortly after the end of the last game which is around 4:00pm.
Chess boards and sets will be provided. Bring a chess clock if you have one.
Please register send Entry Blank and Fees to TTU-SPICE send to: SPICE Box 45080 Lubbock, TX 79409-5080 Additional information on www.SPICE.ttu.edu

* Knight Raider Open Chess Championship
Saturday, May 7th, 2011

A 4 Round Swiss System Tournament (Game/30)
Event Site: Texas Tech University, Student Union Ballroom, Lubbock, TX
Contact Info: 806-742-7742 E-mail: chase.watters@ttuhsc.edu
Description of Tournament: A USCF rated Individual Championship
Games are played in one section. Game in 30 minutes (per player) G/30
On-site registration and check in 8:30am – 9:30am. All players must check in by 9:45am. Later arrival will receive a ½ point bye for the first round.
Round schedule: 10:00am – 11:15am – 1:00pm and 2:15pm
Entry Fees: $10 received by 5/1; $15 received by 5/4, or on site $20. A valid USCF membership required.
Prizes: Cash prizes to top 3 players, and TBD based on player turnout.
Chess boards and sets will be provided. Bring a chess clock if you have one.
Please register send Entry Blank and Fees to TTU-SPICE send to: SPICE Box 45080 Lubbock, TX 79409-5080.
Additional information is available on www.SPICE.ttu.edu or call 806-742-7742.

* Chess Summer Camp at Texas Tech University
July 11-15, 2011

Learn chess from world champion Susan Polgar and her team. Beginners to advanced K-12 players welcome. Campers will practice writing and computer skills. Sports and other activities offered.

• Commuter Plan: $295/week
Check-in Monday 8 am – 9 am. Camp hours are 9 am – 5:00 pm daily Monday – Thursday. Camp ends at 3pm on Friday. Lunch and snacks included.

• Residential Plan: $595/week
Arrive Sunday 7/10 between 6pm – 9pm. Dorm lodging and all meals are included, including dinner on Sunday through lunch on Friday.

Camp ends at 3pm on Friday. Residential plan is based on double occupancy. Grades 5 – 12 only.
Very limited space!
Residential plan registration closes June 6, 2011.
See http://www.SPICE.ttu.edu, email SPICE@ttu.edu, or call (806) 742-7742.

Trio lead Nakhchivan Open 2011

Leaders after 6 rounds

1	GM	Vallejo Pons Francisco	ESP	2707	5.0	2591	4	0.0
2	GM	Guseinov Gadir	AZE	2584	5.0	2493	4	0.0
3	GM	Smirin Ilia	ISR	2658	5.0	2492	4	0.0
4	GM	Almasi Zoltan	HUN	2719	4.5	2602	4	0.0
5	GM	Sokolov Ivan	NED	2643	4.0	2562	3	0.0
6	GM	Wang Yue	CHN	2734	4.0	2536	2	0.0
7	GM	Landa Konstantin	RUS	2609	4.0	2528	2	0.0
8	GM	Turov Maxim	RUS	2635	4.0	2516	3	0.0
9	GM	Ibrahimov Rasul	AZE	2526	4.0	2516	3	0.0
10	GM	Volkov Sergey	RUS	2621	4.0	2507	3	0.0
11	GM	Korobov Anton	UKR	2647	4.0	2505	3	0.0
12	GM	Gagunashvili Merab	GEO	2599	4.0	2485	3	0.0
13	GM	Durarbeyli Vasif	AZE	2510	4.0	2446	3	0.0
14	GM	Mchedlishvili Mikheil	GEO	2629	4.0	2405	3	0.0
15	IM	Ipatov Alexander	ESP	2514	4.0	2405	3	0.0
16	IM	Guliev Logman	AZE	2468	4.0	2401	4	0.0
17	GM	Safarli Eltaj	AZE	2628	4.0	2377	2	0.0
18	GM	Aleksandrov Aleksej	BLR	2638	3.5	2504	3	0.0
19	GM	Abbasov Farid	AZE	2543	3.5	2503	3	0.0
20	GM	Miroshnichenko Evgenij	UKR	2670	3.5	2493	3	0.0
21	IM	Benidze Davit	GEO	2503	3.5	2471	3	0.0
22		Iskandarov Misratdin Mehdi Ogl	AZE	2235	3.5	2412	3	0.0
23	IM	Rasulov Vugar Ural Oglu	AZE	2499	3.5	2387	3	0.0

Full results here: http://chess-results.com/tnr48598.aspx

Damljanovic and Stanojoski share 1st in Montenegro

Memorial Branko Vukmanovic in Tivat, Montenegro
GM Branko Damljanovic and GM Zvonko Stanojoski sharing the first place

Memorial Branko Vukmanovic was played from 16th to 24th April in Tivat, Montenegro. The 9-round Swiss open had 58 participants and is valid for the Balkan Grand Prix rankings.

GM Branko Damljanovic and GM Zvonko Stanojoski shared the first place with 7.0 points each, but Damljanovic took the winner's trophy on better tie-break score. The nearest followers are trailing full point behind.

Final to 10 standings:

1 GM Damljanovic Branko SRB 2555 - 7
2 GM Stanojoski Zvonko MKD 2480 - 7
3 GM Kosic Dragan MNE 2466 - 6
4 GM Drenchev Petar BUL 2517 - 6
5 GM Blagojevic Dragisa MNE 2524 - 6
6 GM Sedlak Nikola SRB 2556 - 6
7 GM Jianu Vlad-Cristian ROU 2545 - 6
8 GM Abramovic Bosko SRB 2476 - 6
9 GM Ermenkov Evgenij BUL 2451 - 5.5
10 GM Djukic Nikola MNE 2494 - 5.5
11 Draganic Veljko MNE 2286 - 5.5
12 IM Arsovic Zoran SRB 2466 - 5.5
13 IM Miron Lucian-Costin ROU 2501 - 5.5
14 GM Drasko Milan MNE 2485 - 5.5
15 IM Bojkovic Natasa SRB 2379 - 5.5
16 IM Krivokapic Marko MNE 2426 - 5.5

7 players with perfect scores at Nakhchivan Open

International Chess Festival Nakhchivan Open
Seven players with perfect score after round two

The International Chess Festival Nakhchivan Open, dedicated to the memory of President Heydar Aliyev, is taking place from 23rd April to 1st May at the "Nakhchivan Chess Center" in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. The Festival consists of two tournaments, A Group for those rated above 2250 and women rated above 2100, and B Group for those rated under 2250.

The A Group is incredibly strong, with dense field and a number of players rated above 2700-elo participating. Already in the second round there were many clashes between Grandmasters. Georgian Merab Gagunashvili held the top-seeded Wang Yue to a draw, while the local hope Nijat Abasov split the point with the experienced Ilia Smirin.

Seven Grandmasters are on the top of the crosstable with perfect score (standings bellow). Top round 3 matches are: GM Almasi Zoltan - GM Sokolov Ivan, GM Landa Konstantin - GM Vallejo Pons Francisco, GM Miroshnichenko Evgenij - GM Aleksandrov Aleksej, GM Ibrahimov Rasul - GM Wang Yue.

The Festival is organized by the Azerbaijan Youth & Sport Ministry, Azerbaijan Chess Federation and Nakhchivan AR Chess Federation. Nine rounds according to Swiss system will be played in both tournaments. The total prize fund is $ 66.500.

Leaders after 2 rounds:

GM Sokolov Ivan NED 2643 - 2
GM Aleksandrov Aleksej BLR 2638 - 2
GM Ibrahimov Rasul AZE 2526 - 2
GM Almasi Zoltan HUN 2719 - 2
GM Vallejo Pons Francisco ESP 2707 - 2
GM Miroshnichenko Evgenij UKR 2670 - 2
GM Landa Konstantin RUS 2609 - 2
GM Turov Maxim RUS 2635 - 1.5
GM Safarli Eltaj AZE 2628 - 1.5
GM Wang Yue CHN 2734 - 1.5
GM Smirin Ilia ISR 2658 - 1.5
GM Gagunashvili Merab GEO 2599 - 1.5
GM Korobov Anton UKR 2647 - 1.5
GM Abasov Nijat Azad Oglu AZE 2504 - 1.5
IM Rasulov Vugar Ural Oglu AZE 2499 - 1.5
IM Bajarani Ulvi AZE 2437 - 1.5
GM Volkov Sergey RUS 2621 - 1.5
GM Guseinov Gadir AZE 2584 - 1.5
IM Ipatov Alexander ESP 2514 - 1.5

Grand Pacific Open

Saturday, 23 April 2011 23:15 Grand Pacific Open

The 5th annual Grand Pacific Open Chess Tournament is being played on Easter Weekend April 22nd to 25th at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria, Canada. The main event is a 6 round FIDE and CFC rated Swiss with $4000 in prizes. There are also a number of side events, including a Scholastic tournament, an active tournament, Midnight Blitz with $100 in prizes, and a Bughouse tournament. Play begins at 6:00 pm Friday and continues during the afternoon and evening on Saturday and Sunday, concluding with the final round Monday at 10:00 am. Top contenders are Grandmaster Igor Rausis of the Czech Republic, BC Champion Jack Yoos of Vancouver, Women's Grandmaster Nino Maisuradze of France, International Master Lawrence Day of Toronto (last year's winner) and Women's FIDE Master Valeria Gansvind of Estonia. However, the younger generation is out in force, led by World Under 10 Champion Jason Cao of Victoria. Also present will be US Grade One Champion Praveer Sharan of Lake Oswego, Oregon, Canadian Under 16 Champion Tanraj Sohal of Surrey, US National Girls Champion Alexandra Botez of Burnaby, Canadian Under 8 Champion Joshua Doknjas of Surrey and Canadian Under 8 Girls Champion Andrea Botez of Burnaby. The tournament hall itself is the very nice ballroom at the 5 Star Hotel Grand Pacific. The hotel is located on the Inner Harbour in downtown Victoria, close to tourist destinations and across the street from the Seattle Clipper and Coho ferry connections.

Sections: Open (FIDE and CFC rated); U1400 (CFC rated) - 6 round Swiss
Time Control: Game in 90 minutes with a 30 second increment

Prize Fund: $4000 Guaranteed:

Open Section: $1000+Trophy, $600, $400
U2000 $400 + Trophy, $300
U1700 $350 + Trophy, $250;
Top BC Player qualifies for BC Closed.
U1400 Section: $300 + Trophy, $200;
Top Unrated (Highest score in either section) $100
Biggest Upset $100

Nakhchivan Open to kick off in Azerbaijan

International chess contest Nakhchivan Open to kick off in Azerbaijan
Sat 23 April 2011 07:07 GMT | 2:07 Local Time

The prize fund of the contest is $66,500.

The International chess contest Nakhchivan Open in memory of national leader Heydar Aliyev is to kick off in Nakhchivan city of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic today.

The prize fund of the contest is $66,500. It will be held at the Nakhchivan chess center. Nakhchivan Open will be held in two A and B tournaments. Chinese Vang Yue (2734) is a ranking favorite in tournament A. The top three also includes Zoltan Almasi (2719) of Hungary) and Francisco Vallejo (2707) of France.

54 chess players will be involved, overall, with 31 from Azerbaijan. These are Eltaj Safarli (2628), Gadir Huseynov (2584), Farid Abbasov (2543) and others.

The tournament will consist of nine rounds and last till 1 May. The winner of the main tournament will get a money prize of $10,000 and a cup.

Elmir Aliyev
News.Az

21st Heart of Finland Chess Tournament

21st Heart of Finland Chess Tournament

11-17th July, 2011, in Jyväskylä, Finland

Chessclub Jyväs-Shakki organizes the 21st Open Heart of Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland on 11-17th July, 2011. The Venue is Harju Building of Jyväskylä College, Sepänkatu 3, Jyväskylä. The Heart of Finland tournament is the biggest annual chess event in Finland.

The tournament will be played over 9 rounds according to Swiss system. Time rate is 90 min + 30 s/move, add 30 min after 40th move. Tournament is ELO rated and there are possibilities to win FIDE title norms. The first prize will be 1000 EUR.

Pre-registered players: GM Sulskis Sarunas LTU 2564, GM Kanep Meelis EST 2528, GM Novik Maxim RUS 2470, IM Yuneev Alexey RUS 2425, IM Kiik Kalle EST 2423, IM Agopov Mikael FIN 2423, IM Lauk Ular EST 2402, GM Yrjölä Jouni FIN 2366, GM Rantanen Yrjö FIN 2363 and IM Norri Joose FIN 2343.

Last year three players shared the first place - GM Maxim Turov, GM Tomi Nyback and FM Tommi Luukkonen.

Supplementary program includes the evening cruise on the lake Päijänne and famous Summerfestival "Jyväskylä Summer". More information on the official website.

4th Memorial Pedro Lezcano Montalvo

4th Memorial Pedro Lezcano Montalvo
18th to 24th April in Gran Canaria, Spain

The 4th Memorial Pedro Lezcano Montalvo will take place from 18th to 24th April in Gran Canaria, Spain. The 9-round is organized by Club de Ajedrez Caja Insular de Ahorros de Canarias. 94 players are registered thus far and among them are seven Grandmasters. Top prize is 1100 EUR.

Tournament website

Some of the top seeds:

GM Granda Zuniga Julio E PER 2615
GM Strikovic Aleksa SRB 2570
GM Kurajica Bojan BIH 2531
GM Vera Gonzalez-Quevedo Reynaldo CUB 2518
GM Kalod Radek CZE 2506
GM Barlov Dragan SRB 2472
IM Garcia Padron Jose ESP 2434
IM Cabrera Trujillo Jorge ESP 2392
IM Ortega Hermida Daniel ESP 2383
IM Del Rey Diego ESP 2364
IM Brito Garcia Alfredo ESP 2330
IM Hernando Rodrigo Jose Maria ESP 2313

International Chess Festival Nakhchivan Open

International Chess Festival Nakhchivan Open
Dedicated to the memory of President Heydar Aliyev

The International Chess Festival Nakhchivan Open, dedicated to the memory of President Heydar Aliyev, is scheduled to take place from 23rd April to 1st May at the "Nakhchivan Chess Center" in Nakhchivan. The players will enter two tournaments, A Group for those rated above 2250 and women rated above 2100, and B Group for those rated under 2250.

The Festival is organized by the Azerbaijan Youth & Sport Ministry, Azerbaijan Chess Federation and Nakhchivan AR Chess Federation. Nine rounds according to Swiss system will be played in both tournament. The total prize fund is $ 66.500.

Prizes

1 place - 10000 $ + cup
2 place - 7500 $
3 place - 5000 $
4 place - 3500 $
5 place - 3000 $
6 place - 2500 $
7 place - 2200 $
8 place - 2000 $
9 place - 1700 $
10 place - 1500 $
11 place - 1200 $
12 place - 1000 $
prizes for placed between 13th and 30th place are ranging from 400 to 950 USD

Women prizes:
1 place - 1000 $
2 place - 750 $
3 place - 500 $

Prize for the best senior player:
1 place - 300 $
2 place - 200 $
3 место - 100 $

Prizes for the best three players from Azerbaijan:
1 place - 3000 $
2 place - 2000 $
3 place - 1000 $

For any additional information, please contact the Organizing Committee:
Address, Khaqani str. 1, Baku, AZ1000, Azebaijan, Azerbaijan Chess Federation (ACF)
Tel: +99412 493-3841 or +99412 493-9084, Azerbaijan Chess Federation (ACF)
Email : azerbaijanchess@yahoo.com
Web: www.chess.az; www.azerichess.az

4th International Open Stadium Casablanca

4th International Open Stadium Casablanca
23rd to 31st December in Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain

The 4th International Open "Stadium Casablanca" is set to take place from 23rd to 31st December in Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain. 116 players are signed up to now, among them are ten Grandmasters. Top prize is 2000 EUR. Winners of the previous tournaments are GMs Azer Mirzoev and Edouard Romain, and IM Cristhian Cruz.

Stadium Casablanca is a multi-sports club founded in 1948, currently numbering about 20,000 subscribers and 3,000 active athletes. It has sports sections of chess, athletics, basketball, handball, snooker, football, mountaineering, skiing, swimming, water-polo, figure skating, baseball, cycling, triathlon and tennis.

Top seeds:

1 GM Delchev Aleksander BUL 2621
2 GM Corrales Jimenez Fidel CUB 2597
3 GM Korneev Oleg RUS 2582
4 GM Kogan Artur ISR 2535
5 GM Oms Pallisse Josep ESP 2528
6 GM Paunovic Dragan SRB 2526
7 GM Franco Ocampos Zenon PAR 2517
8 IM Adla Diego ARG 2511
9 GM Cifuentes Parada Roberto ESP 2508
10 IM Garza Marco Sergio ESP 2442

http://previews.chessdom.com/2010/stadium-casablanca-zaragoza

Can you knock out Kamsky in Atlantic City?

U. S. Champion GM Gata Kamsky is playing & doing a Thursday simul!

A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED CHESS EVENT!

It is organized and run by some of the best and most professional TDs/Organizers in the United States!

ATLANTIC CITY INTERNATIONAL
December 17-19, 2010
http://www.chessweekend.com/atlantic/atlanticcity.html

$50,000 Projected Prize Fund
2 Playing Schedules
7 Sections

Poker Side Event

Our Playing Schedule Allows You to Play Chess AND Enjoy Atlantic City!

OPEN	U2200	U2000	U1800	U1600	U1400	U1200
1st	4,000	2,500	2,500	2,500	2,500	1,500	1,500
2nd	2,000	1,500	1,500	1,250	1,250	1,000	800
3rd	1,000	750	750	750	750	600	500
4th	750	500	500	500	500	400	400
5th	500	400	400	400	300	300	300
6th	400	300	300	300	300	300	200
7th	300	300	300	300	300	300	200
8th	300	300	300	300	300	250	200
9th	300	250	250	250	250	250	200
10th	300	250	250	250	250	250	200
U1000	-	-	-	-	-	-	500
U2500	1,000
U2400	800
U2300	600

Classic Schedule:

Rounds 1-2, Friday: 12 Noon - 5 PM
Rounds 3-4, Saturday: 12 Noon - 5 PM
Rounds 5-6, Sunday: 12 Noon - 5 PM

2-Day Schedule:

Rounds 1-2-3, Saturday: 10 AM (G/60) - 12:15 PM (G/60) - 2:30 PM (G/60)
Round 4, Saturday: 5 PM (merge with Classic Schedule, G/120)
Rounds 5-6, Sunday: 12 Noon - 5 PM

http://www.chessweekend.com/atlantic/atlanticcity.html

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X-Mas Toy Chess

X-Mas Toy Chess Tournament
Saturday Dec.18,2010
Hosted by: Central Catholic Elem.
Sponsored by: Daniel Deleon Jr.

What: A 4 Round U.S.C.F. Sanctioned Chess Tournament. Time Control Game/45.
Round 1 will begin at 9:30am all other rounds will follow.

Where: Central Catholic Elem., 1218 Comanche St. Corpus Christi, Tx. 78401

Who: Any current U.S.C.F. member may play. A Non-member section will be available and not rated.
Cost: $ 5 + an Unwrapped Toy, Toys will be donated to Sacred Heart Gift baskets.
Entries must be received by Dec.15, 2010 to avoid 1st round ½ point bye.
Onsite registration will be available with a ½ point 1st round bye.

Awards: Trophies to the top 3 players in each section and Medals to the next 5

We will also, be awarding a Parent/Child Team trophy to the top 3 parent/child Teams. Parents may play in an unrated parents section or join the Rated

Event to accumulate points.
Sections: K-1 , U900 , U1200 and Open ( Based on December USCF Supplement)

Special Section: Unrated non-member section all play together. Medals to the top 3players.

Food concessions: Tamales, Menudo and other holiday foods will be available for purchase.

Mail Registrations to: Central Catholic Elem. Attn: Coach Cris, 1218 Comanche St. Corpus Christi, TX 78401

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Name:____________________________Address:____________________________
Email:_____________________________Ph:____________School:______________
USCF:__________________Exp:_______Rating:_________
Section(Circle One): K-1 , U900 , U1200 , Open Total:_________
Special Non-member Unrated Open:_____(check box)

A fantastic chess event in Atlantic City

A fantastic chess event in Atlantic City

A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED CHESS EVENT!

It is organized and run by some of the best and most professional TDs/Organizers in the United States!

ATLANTIC CITY INTERNATIONAL
December 17-19, 2010
http://www.chessweekend.com/atlantic/atlanticcity.html

$50,000 Projected Prize Fund
2 Playing Schedules
7 Sections
Poker Side Event

Our Playing Schedule Allows You to Play Chess AND Enjoy Atlantic City!

	OPEN	U2200	U2000	U1800	U1600	U1400	U1200
1st	4,000	2,500	2,500	2,500	2,500	1,500	1,500
2nd	2,000	1,500	1,500	1,250	1,250	1,000	800
3rd	1,000	750	750	750	750	600	500
4th	750	500	500	500	500	400	400
5th	500	400	400	400	300	300	300
6th	400	300	300	300	300	300	200
7th	300	300	300	300	300	300	200
8th	300	300	300	300	300	250	200
9th	300	250	250	250	250	250	200
10th	300	250	250	250	250	250	200
U1000	-	-	-	-	-	-	500
U2500	1,000
U2400	800
U2300	600

Classic Schedule:

Rounds 1-2, Friday: 12 Noon - 5 PM
Rounds 3-4, Saturday: 12 Noon - 5 PM
Rounds 5-6, Sunday: 12 Noon - 5 PM

2-Day Schedule:

Rounds 1-2-3, Saturday: 10 AM (G/60) - 12:15 PM (G/60) - 2:30 PM (G/60)
Round 4, Saturday: 5 PM (merge with Classic Schedule, G/120)
Rounds 5-6, Sunday: 12 Noon - 5 PM

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Groningen Chess Festival

Groningen Chess Festival

21st to 30th December at the Sportcentrum Rijksuniversiteit and Hanzehogeschool in Groningen, Netherlands

The Groningen Chess Festival is set to take place from 21st to 30th December at the Sportcentrum Rijksuniversiteit & Hanzehogeschool in Groningen, Netherlands. The Festival is traditionally organized around Christmas and runs for 47 consecutive years.

The Festival consists of Open A with the prize fund of 6500 EUR, Open B (1700-2200 elo, 2000 EUR), Open C (U1800 elo, 1000 EUR) and Groningen Compact, a five-round swiss event from 26th to 30th December.

Top rated players in the Open A are GM Vladimir Baklan UKR 2613, GM Abhijeet Gupta IND 2600, GM Sipke Ernst NED 2590, GM Mark Bluvshtein CAN 2585, GM Zaven Andriasian ARM 2585, GM Friso Nijboer NED 2583, GM Jan Werle NED 2578, GM Dejan Bojkov BUL 2542 and GM Arkadij Rotstein GER 2538.

In addition, a number of the young stars are also participating, 18-years old GM Peter Prohaszka HUN 2536, 14-years old IM Illya Nyzhnyk UKR 2535, 15-years old IM Benjamin Bok NED 2458, 16-years old IM Robin van Kampen NED 2454, 15-years old IM Sahaj Grover IND 2432 and 15-years old FM Daniel Naroditsky USA 2425.

Bansko Open Is Your Perfect Challenge!

Seeking Title Norms? Bansko Open Is Your Perfect Challenge!
Lion's share of the prize fund reserved for amateurs

The premium Bulgarian ski resort in Bansko is ready to host its first International Grand Open Chess Tournament from 12th to 19th December. So far over 150 players have signed up, among them 15 Grandmasters and 50 titled. The response of the chess players has been overwhelming, for many reasons.

- The opening of the ski season provides the opportunity to combine participation in the strong chess tournament and all-day enjoyment in winter sports. The Bansko Grand Open organizers have set the round start at 17:00h local time, so that there is plenty of room for various outdoor activities.

- The organizers have enlisted participation of 15 Grandmasters and 11 International Masters from 19 different chess federations. The FIDE Norm seekers will be in comfortable position to fulfill their goals and advance to the next level.

- The prize fund of 9.000 EUR for the main group has been carefully distributed to provide incentive for the amateur players of all rating levels to play in their best shape and fight for the top position within the respective groups. First place in each rating category brings 500 EUR (U1800, U2000, U2200, U2400). In addition, the amateurs with good run can meet and have a shot at the seasoned titled players.

- The Open B is reserved for the talented Youth. The kids can match the skill against the fellows of their own age. Winner of the each age group will be awarded with a valuable laptop computer. The gifts raise the total prize fund to the value of 15.000 EUR!

- Finally, as cherry on the top of the cake, the accommodation rates for the chess players have been downsized to the incredibly low levels, despite the high season in one of the most prestigious ski resorts.

Signups close in just several days, make sure to register on time!

15 000 eur prize fund

The total prize fund of Bansko Grand Chess Open is 15 000 eur. The first players in the main group will receive a total of 9000 eur, as there are special prizes dedicated to rating groups

A. International Rating Category 2201 – 2400
1st 500 € 2nd 300 € 3rd 100 €

B. International Rating Category 2001 – 2200
1st 500 € 2nd 300 € 3rd 100 €

C. International Rating Category 1801 - 2001
1st 500 € 2nd 300 € 3rd 100 €

D. International Rating Category up to 1801
1st 500 € 2nd 300 € 3rd 100 €

As the future of chess depends on the young players enthusiasm and development of technology, the organizers will award laptop computers to U14, U12, U10, and U8 categories.

A total of 24 medals and 8 cups will be given.

The tournament is valid for GM/IM/FM /WFM/WIM/WGM norms and the youth section is application to the ECU Grand Prix.

Official website: http://banskochess.chessdom.com/

Participants (top 10 seeds)

GM Savchenko Boris RUS 2632
GM Safarli Eltaj AZE 2609
GM Radulski Julian BUL 2606
GM Spasov Vasil BUL 2606
GM Georgiev Vladimir MKD 2582
GM Grigoryan Avetik ARM 2580
GM Nikolov Momchil BUL 2565
GM Mastrovasilis Athanasios GRE 2556
GM Nikolaidis Ioannis GRE 2552
GM Petrov Marijan BUL 2534

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