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+NATIONAL
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+Golden Anniversary Event 1945-1995
+
+December 26-29 New York  Pan American Intercollegiate and Scholastic Team
+Chess Championships. 6-SS, 50/2, 25/1. Manhattan Conference Center, Fiterman
+Hall, 30 W. Broadway, New York, NY (site of the 1995 PCA Intel Grand Prix
+Qualifier). 2 sections. Intercollegiate: open to college teams of four plus up
+to two alternates, all team members must attend the same school; all
+participants must be in degree-granting programs. EF: $100 for first team, $80
+for each additional team from the same school, if rec'd by 12/15. $$G 3000:
+1000-600-400-200-200, Top A,B,C+under each $200; trophies to top 10 teams, top
+A,B,C+under, top small school, top 2-year school, boards 1-4, top alternate.
+Scholastic: open to scholastic teams of four plus up to two alternates, all
+team members must attend the same school; Junior High/Middle School and
+Elementary School teams are invited. EF: $80 for 1st team, $60 for each
+additional team from the same school, if rec'd by 12/15. Trophies: Top 6
+teams, top Junior High/Middle School, top Elementary, top Primary, top
+B,C,D+under, top boards 1-4, top alternate. Both, regular EF deadline 12/15,
+$25 late fee will be added to each team entered after 12/15. Reg. ends 5 pm
+12/26. Rds. 7, 11-6, 11-6, 10. HR: Incredible rates of $65 sgl, $75 dbl
+offered by The Downtown Athletic Club, 19 West St., New York, NY (approx. 5
+blocks away through the World Trade Center). (212)425-7000. Mention "Pan-Am
+Chess" to receive these rates and also free use of the athletic facility
+during your stay plus free breakfast 12/27-29! Info: Dan Edelman (212)580-
+6920, e-mail: isgv@gramercy.ios.com, WEB: http://www.redweb.com/panam/  Ent:
+Make checks payable to International Sports & Games and send to International
+Sports & Games, PO Box 20131, New York, NY 10025.
+
+January 13-15  North Carolina  U.S. Junior Chess Congress-South. 7-SS, 25/60,
+SD/60. Radisson Plaza Hotel, Trade & Tryon, Charlotte, NC 28280. 6 sections.
+All, EF: $20 if postmarked by 12/31, $40 therefter. Prizes: 1st-10th, top
+Unrated, 1st-3rd teams in each section. Age 8 and under: U1000, U900, U800.
+Age 9-10: U1200, U1100, U1000. Age 11-12: U1400, U1300, U1200. Age 13-14:
+U1600, U1400. Age 15-16: U1700, U1500. Age 17-18: U1800, U1600. Additional
+trophies based on attendance. Three players per team. Reg. 1/12, 6-10 pm;
+1/13, 8-10 am. Rds. 1-6, 9-2-7, 8-12. Other events: Speed 1/12, 6:30 pm EF $5;
+Bughouse 1/14, 8 am EF $10 per team. Call (704)553-7708 for details. HR:
+$71/night, 4/room. (704)377-0400. Ent: C.M.S.C.A., PO Box 221882, Charlotte,
+NC 28222. (704)553-7708. NS. NC. W
+
+February 17-19  California  13th Annual U.S. Amateur Team Championship West. 6-
+SS, 50/2, SD/60, Holiday Inn Buena Park, 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA
+90620. Four-player teams plus optional alternate w/average rating U2200;
+rating difference between third and fourth player cannot exceed 1000 points.
+EF: $80 per team in advance, $92 at site, under age 18 $56 in advance, $68 at
+site. Trophies & BHB clocks to top 3 teams U2100, U2000, U1800, U1600,
+U1400/Unr., trophies (one large, four small) to top college, industrial (if at
+least three teams), junior (U18), Scholastic (same school), Master Quartz or
+Game Timer clocks to best score each board & alternate and any 6-0 score.
+Special prize TBA for best promotional idea and best team name. Reg. 8-10 am
+2/17, Rds. 11-6 each day. Info, help in forming teams: Jerry Hanken (213)257-
+9839, Paul Shannon (714)891-6398, Randy Hough (818)282-7412. HR: $49, (714)522-
+7000 or 800-522-7006, mention chess. Ent: SCCF, P.O. Box 205, Monterey Park,
+CA 91754. NS. NC. W.
+
+February 17-18  Illinois  U.S. Amateur Team Championship Midwest. 50/2, SD/1,
+(rds 1 & 2 45/90, SD/30). Clarion Hotel, 6810 N Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL
+60018. Open: 4 player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4
+highest ratings as of the 1995 annual list) must be U2200 and Board 4 may not
+be more than 1000 pts below Board 3. EF: $80 if postmarked by 2/9, $95 at
+site. Plaque plus 4 USCF GameTimer digital clocks to top team, plaque plus 4
+BHB clocks to 2nd & 3rd place teams. 4 BHB clocks each to top teams with
+average rating below 2000, below 1800, below 1600, below 1400 and below 1200.
+Trophies to top team in each state with 4 or more teams entered and in each of
+the following categories with 4 or more teams entered: company, college, high
+school(9-12), middle school(6-9), elementary school(K-6), junior(under 20),
+and senior(over 50). Scholastic teams must be from the same school if local or
+from the same city if traveling more than 50 miles. USCF GameTimer digital
+clock for top player on each board 1 to 4. Special prize for best team name.
+Reg. 7-8 pm. Fri., 8-9 am Sat. Roster changes after 8 pm Friday will require a
+$15 late fee. Players may register as individuals for $25 and form teams at
+the site. You must be here by 8:30 to be guaranteed a team assignment. Rds. 10-
+2-7, 10-4. HR: 59-59-69-69 (708)297-8464, 297-1234. For more info or help in
+forming teams call Walt Brown (815) 723-9453 or check out our WEB page at
+http://www.mcs. net/ alanl/chess/ usatmw html. Ent: U.S. Chess Federation, 186
+Rt 9W, New Windsor, NY 12553, Attn: U.S. Amateur Team Midwest. (914)562-8350
+or (800)388-KING. NS. NC. W.
+
+February 17-19  New Jersey  U.S. Amateur Team Championship East. 6-SS, 50/2,
+SD/1. Parsippany Hilton, 1 Hilton Ct, Parsippany, NJ 07054 (201)267-7373 or 1-
+800-HILTONS. Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. Open to four
+player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (four highest ratings -
+1995 Annual Rating List) must be under 2200. Regional winning team (advancing
+to playoffs) may not have board three rated more than 1,000 points above board
+four. Teams must play in strict rating order - no switching. EF: $80, $72
+Scholastic, $20 individual by 2/10, $92, $84 Scholastic, $25 individual after
+2/10. Prizes: Top team plaque & four Seiko Quartz clocks; 2nd-5th place team
+plaque & four BHB clocks; top team U2100, U2000, U1900, U1800, U1700, U1600,
+U1500, U1400, U1200, U1000 each plaque & 4 BHB clocks; top 2 college teams
+(same school), top HS team (grade 9-12, same school), top Middle School
+(grades 5-9, same school), top Elem. team (grades K-6, same school), top 2
+Scholastics teams (mixed schools OK), Company team (four full-time employees),
+Senior (all players over age 50) each plaque & 4 BHB clocks to top team; Mixed
+Doubles (2 male, 2 female, no alternate), Family (4 family members), Military
+(mixed branches OK), State teams: CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, NC,
+Ethel Collins Perseverance (lowest Scholastic) each plaque to top team; Best
+Player, boards 1-4 and alternate, All players with 6-0 Score each Master
+Quartz Clock; Biggest Individual Upset in each round Engraved Cross Pen; Team
+with Best Costumes, Team with Biggest Upset in First Round each Gourmet Dinner
+for Four. Entry Fee refunded to team with Best "Chess Related" Name. Reg. 9-
+12, Saturday 2/17. Rds. 1-7, 11-6, 9:30-3:30. Special Events: Grandmaster
+Lectures: Art Bisguier, Michael Rohde. Friday, Feb. 16, 8 pm. U.S. Team 5
+minute Tournament. EF: $10. Prizes trophies. Sunday, Feb. 18. Game 10. EF:
+$15. $$ 100-50-50, A,B,C,D/E/Unr each $35. Reg. 8:30-9 am. Rds. 9-9:30-9:45-
+10:10-10:30. HR: Address & phone above. $68 sgl/dbl, $72 triple/quad (reserve
+early - sold out by 2/1). Travel Info: Jetport Travel, for special discounts
+call 1-800-688-4521 (ask for Mike Glassman). For help forming teams or more
+info: Roger Inglis (201)263-8696. E-mail questions: esdoyle@aol.com. WEB:
+http://www.websong.com/chess/96USATE.htm1. Checks payable to USCF, Mail to: E.
+Steven Doyle, 33 Starlight Drive, Morristown, NJ 07960. NS. NC. W.
+
+March 7-10  GPP: 200  Illinois  1996 U.S. Masters (in 1996 incorporating the
+Midwest Masters IX). "The Homecoming of the American Master." 7-SS, 40/2,
+20/1, SD/30. Hyatt Regency Oak Brook, 1909 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60521,
+just 15 min. from O'Hare Airport. Free parking. Open: to players rated 2200+
+and all who have ever been so rated, plus six invited juniors. $$ 16,000
+unconditionally guaranteed. EF: $75 by 2/25, $90 thereafter until 3/2
+(postmark). No at door entries. GMs and IMs receive complimentary entry but
+must confirm in writing their intent to play by 2/29. $$ 5000-3000-2000-1000-
+800-500, 2400-2499 $500-300, 2300-2399 $500-300, 2200-2299 $400-200, U2200
+$400-200. Top scoring non-master junior $200. $500 in point prizes distributed
+to non-winners of other prizes for 5 pts. & 4.5 pts. Best Game: $100. Best
+Endgame $100. Trophies to U.S. Masters Ch, U.S. Masters Jr. Ch, and rating
+groups as above. HR: $75 sgl/dbl. You must mention "U.S. Masters" when
+reserving your room by phone (708)573-1234 or mail. Room reservations must be
+made by 2/29 to secure chess rate. Half-point bye available for rd 1 or 2, but
+must be requested with entry. Possible room sharing through Midwest Chess
+Assoc. (Helen Warren) if req'd before 2/19. Rds. 7:30, 10:30-6, 10:30-6, 9:30-
+5. Sets & boards will be provided. Please bring chess clocks. Ent: Helen
+Warren, Midwest Chess Assoc, PO Box 305, Western Springs, IL 60558-0305.
+(708)663-0688 or fax (708)663-0689. Checks payable to U.S. Masters/Midwest
+Chess Association. VISA or MasterCard welcome. NS. NC. W. FIDE RATED.
+
+April 26-28  New Jersey  1996 National High School Chess Championship. 7-SS,
+25/60, SD/60. Doubletree at Somerset, 200 Atrium Dr., Somerset, NJ 08873.
+(908)469-2600. Reserve early in Host hotel will fill up early (Brand New
+Hotel!). 3 Sections: K-12, K-12 U1400, K-12 U1100. EF: $20 before 4/3, $40
+after. Prizes: Trophies to the top 30 players and teams in each section, plus
+plaques to four players on top five teams in each section. Rds. 1-6, 9-2-7, 9-
+2. Special Events: Thursday, April 25, 7 pm. Five-minute Speed Championship.
+EF: $7 with reg, $10 site. 20 trophies. Friday, April 26, 9 am: NJ Blitz (5
+min.). EF: $10 with reg, $12 at site. 30 trophies. Sunday, April 28, 6:30 pm:
+Bughouse Championship. $20 per team. 20 trophies. Arthur Bisquier, IGM,
+Analysis & Lectures during event. FREE! Surprises! & Fun! Travel info: Jetport
+Travel, ask for Mike Glassman at 1-800-688-4521 (special discounts).
+Complimentary bus service schedule as follows: Contact Carmen Grasso at
+(609)424-5104 for more information. Shuttle will be available at the following
+times at Newark Airport: 4/25,  7 pm & 9 pm; 4/26 9 am & 11 am. Departures
+from hotel to Newark Airport on 4/28 at 5 pm & 7 pm. Reservations must be made
+by calling Carmen. Country Club car service $15 per person with 4 in group to
+hotel. 1-800-246-2287. Vans available for 6-10 people at $8.50 per person. HR:
+$69-77 (reserve by 4/1/96). Back-up hotel within walking distance Somerset
+Marriott (908)560-0500 HR: $72-$79. Local Attractions: Great Adventure,
+Liberty Science Center, Statue of Liberty, and Rutgers University. Train to
+NYC - only 40 minutes! Info/Ent: Make checks payable to USCF. Steve Doyle, 33
+Starlight Dr., Morristown, NJ 07960. Roger Inglis (201)263-8696. WEB:
+http://www.websong.com/ chess/ 96 ushs.html, E-mail: esdoyle@aol.com. SASE for
+registration confirmation.  April 26-28  GPP: 200 0Nevada  1996 National Open.
+6-SS, 45/2, 25/1, 30/30. Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las
+Vegas, NV 89109. $$ 35,000 Prize fund is fully guaranteed and will not be
+reduced. In three sections. Championship: open to all. EF: $79 by 4/12, $11
+more at site. $$G: 5000-3000-2500-1000-500 400-200. Master 2200-2399 $$G: 1250-
+700-300-100. Expert $$G: 1250-700-300-100. Reserve: Under 2000. EF: $74 by
+4/12, $11 more at site. $$G: 2500-1500-1000-500-300-100. Class B $$G: 1250-700-
+300-100. $100 USCF gift certificate to each of the top 5 unrated players.
+Booster: Under 1600. EF: $69 by 4/12, $11 more at site. $1250-700-400-200-100.
+Class D $$G: 900-500-300-100. Class E $$G: 700-300-200. Under 1000 $$G: 200-
+100. $100 USCF gift certificate to each of the top 5 unrated players. All, One
+$2500 plus score bonus will be divided evenly among all players who finish
+their schedule with a plus score and do not win a larger prize. Unrated may
+only win unrated prizes except in the Championship section. $25 off advance
+entry fee for USCF Jrs or second family members at same address. This is an
+open tournament - you may play in any section above your rating level. CCA
+ratings may be used if higher than USCF April Supplement. Half-point byes
+available in any round, but 5th or 6th rd. byes must be requested before the
+start of rd. 2. Add 50 cents to advance EF for 1st rd. bye. Chess sets
+provided, bring clocks. Reg. 6-8 pm. Thursday, April 25, 8:30-11 am. Friday,
+April 26. Rds. 12:30-7:30, 10-6, 10-6. Many Free Extras and Surprises! Free
+crosstable and souvenir booklet to all players. Free parking. Free airport
+pickup on Thursday. Free raffle with great prizes. Plus many other surprises!
+HR: $69 sgl/dbl includes free breakfast Friday, free breakfast or brunch
+Saturday and Sunday and free tickets to one of three Mardi Gras Riviera Las
+Vegas Shows Thursday. 1-800-634-6753 or (702)734-5110. Make your reservations
+early; the Riviera sells out most weekends. Cutoff for special rate is April
+8th. Special $69 rates after cutoff only if rooms available! Credit card or
+one night's room deposit will be required to hold reservation, fully
+refundable if reservation cancelled 24 hours in advance. Special discounts
+from Classic Travel 1-800-488-6080 and Allstate Car Rental 1-800-634-6186. Ask
+for National Open Chess Rates. Tournament Registration: U.S. Chess Federation,
+186 Rt. 9W, New Windsor, NY 12553, Attn: National Open Entries. Credit card
+entries accepted 9-5 Eastern at 1-800-388-KING or (914)562-8350. You will
+receive entry confirmation with additional info. For free Hotel Brochure,
+tournament flyer and Las Vegas area map send a 78 cent self-addressed stamped
+envelope to: National Open, PO Box 157, Morton Grove, IL 60053. Info: Alan
+Losoff (708)966-5559 evenings only. (Internet:alanl@mcs.net or http://www.mcs.
+net/ alanl/chess/NationalOpen.html) NS. W. FIDE.
+