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DEC 4. 7TH ANNUAL CHESS FEST. NOV 11. VETERANS DAY TOURNAMENT. See Veterans Day Tournament for details. RESULTS OCT 16. MONTE VISTA K-9 TOURNAMENT. RESULTS JUN 26-27. ALBUQUERQUE OPEN. See NMCO's Tournament Calendar for details. RESULTS APR 24. 10th ANNUAL PIR MALEKI MEMORIAL. The Castle at United World College, Montezuma, NM (65 mi east of Santa Fe off I-25). 6 Sections. $1200 prize fund. First place prizes gtd. GPP 6. Professor: Above 1700 or UR. 3SS, G/100. Tutor: 1300-1799 or UR. 4SS, G/60. Sophomore: Under 1400 or UR. 4SS, G/60. Scholastic: U/age 19 and U1100 or UR. 5SS, G45. Youth U/19: U/age 19 and U900 or UR. 4SS, G/30 (not USCF-rated). Youth U/14: U/age 14 and U700 or UR. 4SS, G/30 (not USCF-rated). Reg. 8:15-9:15 a.m. Info: call TD Andy Nowak, 505-988-1570. Details / Entry Form (both in PDF format) RESULTS APR 17. LOS ALAMOS COUNTY SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIPS. Aspen Elementary School, Los Alamos. Five sections: Championship, open to all players in grades 12 and below; Reserve, open to all players grade 12/below with USCF ratings below 1050 or unrated; Booster, open to players grade 7/below with ratings below 800 or unrated; Primary, for all players grade 3/below; Coaches/Parents, for "grownups" - get dad or mom to play! 4 games Swiss system. Time control is Championship (G/60), Reserve (G/60), Booster (G/30), Primary (G/30), and Coaches/Parents (G/60). Top 5 finishers in all Scholastic sections will receive trophies and there will be honorable mention trophies too! Book prizes to the top 3 finishers in the Coaches/Parents section. Check-in 8-8:45 a.m.; first round 9, others as rapidly as results allow, with a 30-minute lunch break. Breakfast and lunch concession starting at 8:00 a.m. All games will be finished by 6 p.m. (Primary and Booster finished by 1 p.m.). Bring sets and boards, and particularly clocks! This is a United States Chess Federation rated event. Membership in the USCF is required. Entry fee waived for players joining the USCF for the first time! Players may request half-point byes by advance arrangement. Note that this is an individual event - no team prizes, and pairing of teammates may occur. Entry fees: $7 if received by 4/10, $10 thereafter. On-line registration closes Thursday (4/15) at 8:00 p.m. Late registration and late payments Friday evening (4/16) from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Aspen School. No registration on the day of the tournament . For more information, contact: Jeff Dunning. RESULTS APR 2-3. NMAA NEW MEXICO HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT. Highland High School, Albuquerque. This team tournament matchs winners from the regional qualifier tournaments and determines the state AAA/AAAA/AAAAA and A/AA team champions. Jeff Raloff (raloff@aps.edu) is the 2004 New Mexico High School Chess Director. RESULTS MAR 13. 25th ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-6 CHAMPIONSHIP. Manzano High School, Albuquerque. Open to players in grades K-6. For more information, visit http://www.lunanet.biz/~brobey/NMSCO_Player_Entry.html RESULTS MAR 13. 2004 New Mexico Blitz Chess Championship. When: Saturday, March 13, 1 PM (must finish before 6 PM closing). Where: North Valley Library, 7704 2nd Ave NW (between Paseo and Osuna). How Much: $10 EF, open to first 36 to register. Registration: Advance entries only, either mailed to NMCO at P.O. Box 4215, Albuquerque, NM, 87196-4215 or contact Scott Kerns 505-280-9824 or Jeffrey Burch 505-857-0096 to arrange for cash advance payment. No cash entries at site. Make checks payable to NMCO. Prizes: 80% of EF returned as prizes, which will be handed out as checks. Format: double game Swiss system (each player has White and Black), 9 rounds. Single section open to all. Game/5 minute. Rules: WBCA blitz rules (copies available at playing site). Tournament Flyer. FEB 28-29. EL PASO OPEN. 4SS, G/120. Chase Suites Hotel, 6791 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX 79925. (near the airport) EF: $30 by Feb. 25, $40 at the door. In 3 sections, 1st place open section guaranteed, others based on 50 entries. Open section: $500, $250, $150, Best X, A $100. Unr. $80. U1800 section: $150, $100, Best U1600, U1500 $80, Unr. $60. U1400 section: $100, $80, Best U1200, U100 $60, Unr. $50. Reg: 8-9. Rds: 9:30, 2:30, 9, 2. Ent & Checks: Ray Fourzan, 7921 Basswood Ave., El Paso, TX 79925. Tel. 915-595-6968. E-mail: RayFchess@aol.com. HR: $79 single, $109 double, 915-772-8000, mention chess tournament. Unrateds eligible only for the unrated prize in the U1800 and U1400 sections. FEB 28. 25th ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-9 CHAMPIONSHIP. Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos, NM. Open to players in grades K-9. RESULTS FEB 14. 28th ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-12 CHAMPIONSHIP. St. Michaels High School, Santa Fe. Open to players in grades K-12. RESULTS JAN 30-FEB 1. NEW MEXICO MEMORIAL/SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. 5SS, Rounds 1-3 Game/2, Rounds 4-5 30/90, SD/1. Santa Ana Star Casino, Bernalillo, NM (2 mi. west of I-25 exit 242). Sections. Open: open to all, $$200/G. Reserve: open to U/1500, $$100/G. Senior: open to over age 50, $$200/G. Additional $$ based on/entries. EF: $25 if received by 1/28. All, $10 more at site. Free entry to oldest player. Free entry to new first-time USCF members (however will not be eligible for cash prizes). USCF expired over one year, rejoin and receive $10 discount. Upset prize $25. Reg: Fri. 6-6:30 PM or Sat. 8-8:30 AM. Round 1 Fri. 7 PM or Sat. 9 AM. (Advance Entries must specify Round 1 choice), Rounds 2-3 Sat. 1:30-6, Rounds 4-5 Sun. 9-2:30. One-half point bye any Round if received before 8:30 AM Sat. Ent: Checks payable to NMCO, P.O. Box 4215, Albuquerque, NM 87196-4215. Info: Art Glassman, 505-867-2993 or Jeffrey Burch, http://www.nmsco.org/doctor.j@mindspring.com. RESULTS JAN 10. 3rd ANNUAL WESTSIDE CHESS CLUB INTEL CHESS CHALLENGE. Rio Rancho Hilton Garden Inn, 1771 Rio Rancho Blvd Conference Center. Room Rates $55/night, call (505) 896-1111. Format: Open and U/1700 Section: 9:00 am, 11:15 am, 2:00 pm, 4:15 pm. 4-SS. G/60. U/1300 and U/1000 Sections: 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm. 4-SS. G/40 Sec/Prizes: Open: Open to all, Awards to top 3 players and Top 2 finishers in U/1800/UNR. U/1700: Open to U/1700/UNR, Awards to top 3 players and top 2 finishers U/1500/UNR. U/1300: Open to U/1300/UNR, Awards to top 5 players and top 2 finishers U/1100/UNR. U/1000: Open to U/1000/UNR, Awards to top 5 players and top 2 finishers U/800/UNR. Registration: No on-site registration. Entries are limited to first 24 players per section, due to space limitations. Entry Fee: $12 if payment received by Jan 8, 2004 or $15 at the door (with e-mail or phone registration.) Please send entries/payment (no cash, please) to: Scott Kerns, 1805 Florida St. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87110. Questions? Call Scott at (505) 255-2016 or e-mail to: scott@westsidechess.org. Due to RESULTS DEC 6. 6th ANNUAL GEORGIA O'KEEFFE CHESS FEST. Georgia O'Keeffe Elementary School Cafeteria, 11701 San Victorio NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Flyer (in MS Word format) RESULTS NOV 15. KNIGHT TIME TEAM QUADS. Foothills Fellowship Church, 12504 Candelaria NE, Albuquerque. Three player teams, USCF rated, three rounds. Teams arranged into quads by total team rating. Awards: first place plaque to each member of winning team in each quad. Plaque for best performance by a scholastic team. Plaque for best performance by a family team. Total team rating 3000+: three rounds G/90. Round times 9:00a.m., 1:p.m., 4:30 p.m. Entry fee $45.00 per team. Total team rating U/3000: three rounds G/60. Round times 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Entry fee $36.00 per team. Entries must be received by November 14, 2003. Entries should include team name, total team rating, name of team captain, captain's phone number, and name, USCF ID#, expiration date, and rating of all team members. No entries at site without prior arrangement. Send entries to: Oren Stevens, P.O. Box 30301, Albuquerque, NM 87190. Make checks payable to Oren Stevens. For more information contact Oren Stevens, 298-2534, or orenvstevens@aol.com. RESULTS NOV 2. 14th ANNUAL TAOS CHESS FEST. Town of Taos Civic Center 6 Sections: Open, K-6 Rated, K-6 Unrated, K-3 Rated, K-3 Unrated, K-1 Unrated Entry fee: $12 (pre) $18 at site OCT 25-26. NEW MEXICO OPEN. 5SS, Rds. 1-2 G/90, Rds. 3-5 35/90, SD/1. Santa Ana Star Casino, Bernalillo. Open: EF: $30. $$b/20: 1st $400. Reserve: (U1700) EF: $30. $$b/20: 1st $200. Booster: (U1200) EF: $30, $$b/20: 1st $100. All: $10 more at site. Registration from 8-8:30. Late registrations accepted from 9-12 w/ 0 pt Bye for Rd. 1. EF includes copy of DESERT KNIGHT. Rds: 9-1-5, 9-3. 1/2 pt. Bye if req'd before Rd 2. Annual NMCO meeting and officer election preceding Rd. 5. Ent/Info: Cks payable to NMCO, PO Box 4215, Albuquerque, NM 87196-4215. More info call Jack Moffitt (505) 710-3920. RESULTS AUG 15-16. 2003 VALENCIA COUNTY OPEN. 6SS-or-4SS, G/75. Belen Community Center. (Travel South on I-25. Take the Camino de Llano exit. Turn left at the stop sign; continue to the Main Street stop light. Turn Right onto Main. Community center is on the right just past the trailer park.) 6-Round Option Registration: Friday 4:00-4:30p. Round Times: Friday 5:00p, 7:30p; Saturday 8:00a, 10:30a, 2:00p, 4:30p. EF: $15 if received by Aug 13, $20 thereafter or at the door. 4-Round Option Registration: Friday 4:00-8:00p and Saturday 7:00-7:30. Round Times: Saturday 8:00p, 10:30p, 2:00p, 4:30p EF: $10 if received by Aug. 13, $20 thereafter or at the door. All No early registration accepted without included fee. Open Section only. Prizes, cash and others, will be determined in an egalitarian nature by participation and will be awarded by USCF classes. Registration information: Send name, address, phone number, USCF rating, expiration and payment to Pearl Benavidez at PO Box 70, Bosque, NM 87006. Call Pearl Benavidez at 688-0598 if you have any questions. Flyer (PDF format) JUL 19. MIDSUMMER KNIGHT'S OCTAGON. 3SS, G/75, USCF rated, 8 players per section. Eldorado HS cafeteria, 11300 Montgomery blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM. $12 entry fee, NO onsite registration, 3 awards per section (plaques & trophies). Check in 8-8:30. Rounds 8:45, 12:15, & 3:00. Mail entries and all pertinent info to Scout Veitch, 12332 Candelaria NE #1, Albuquerque, NM 87112. hm pho (505) 291-0968 e-mail: veitch@aps.edu Checks payable to Eldorado Chess Club. RESULTS JUN 28-29. ALBUQUERQUE OPEN. 5SS, Rds 1-2 G/90, Rds 3-5 35/90, SD/1. Santa Ana Star Casino (54 Jemez Canyon Dam Road, Santa Ana Pueblo, Bernalillo). Rds: 9:00-1:00-5:00, and 9:00-3:00. 3 sections: Open: all. $$ b/20; 1st $400. Reserve: U/1700. $$ b/20; 1st $200. Booster: U/1200. $$ b/20; 1st $100. All: The entry fee is $30 for advanced registration and $35 at the door. Registration 8-8:30 AM on Saturday. One half-point bye available if requested before 8:30 AM on Saturday June 28 (the end of walk-up registration). Family Discount: Each additional immediate family member is just $10. Send entry fees along with current USCF information to: NMCO, PO Box 4215, Albuquerque, NM 87196-4215. For more information, please email or call: Jack Moffitt, (505) 710-3920, jack@xiph.org or Patrick Burke (505) 379-1014, jurisnm@juno.com RESULTS MAY 17. AIR FORCE BASE LEVEL CHESS TOURNAMENT. From 0900-1900 hours at The Rio Grande Community Center. Eligible participants are: Active Duty, Family w/ID Card, DOD Civilians, Guard Reserve, Military Retirees, DOD On-Base Contractors, Non-DOD Government Civilians, and DOE/Sandia Contractors. Minimum Age: 6 Entry Fee: $10.00/player (converse continental breakfast and lunch for players and their guest). Prizes to the lst, 2nd and 3d place winners of each category. Deadline date to sign up and pay: Thu, 15 May 03. Tournament Director: Mr Ron Kensek. There will be a United States Chess Federation(USCF)rated category and an unrated category for players not members of the USCF. For more information, contact Jane K. Gates Director, Community Center. Phone #: (505) 846-2059 jane.gates@kirtland.af.mil RESULTS MAY 10. SYMPHONIC ENDEAVORS TOURNAMENT. Eldorado High School, Albuquerque (SE corner of Montgomery and Juan Tabo). 4-SS, G/45. This scholastic tournament is open to K-12 players and is a fund-raiser for the Symphony Orchestra of Albuquerque. 4 Sections: Open, U1100, U800, and Unrated for those who are not USCF members. Rounds: 9 - 10:30 - 1:15 - 3. Prizes will consist of plaques. Entry fee: $15 (if received by March 12) $18 thereafter and no on-site entries. Entries may be mailed to: Symphonic Endeavors, 1412 Catron SE, ABQ, NM 87123, with checks made payable to "Symphonic Endeavors." For more information, contact: Charles McDaniel at 296-6009. RESULTS MAY 8-11. NATIONAL ELEMENTARY CHAMPIONSHIPS. Nashville, TN. (Previous Champions) MAY 3-4. CHESS FOR JUNIORS CHESS CAMP. 2-day Chess Camp in Taos with Senior Master Robert M. Snyder (International Rating 2404 -Coach of 35 National Champions- Author of "Chess for Juniors" #1 best selling chess book in US). Classes held at Enos Garcia Enhancement Center- Saturday 9:30-5:00, Sunday 9:30-5:00, cost $30/day or $50 for both. (Saturday Night Simul?) Checks payable to Taos Jr Chess Club Box 304 Arroyo Hondo 87513. More info dhedges@laplaza.org or check out http://www.chessforjuniors.com/. Limited space! APR 24-27. NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS. Kissimmee, FL. (Previous Champions) APR 19. 9th ANNUAL PIR MALEKI MEMORIAL. (The only USCF Grand Prix tourney in New Mexico) United World College, Montezuma, NM (65 mi east of Santa Fe off I-25, north of Las Vegas). 6 Sections. Professor: Above 1700 or UR. 3SS, G/100. $200 gtd. 100 gtd., U2000 $50 b/10. Tutor: 1300-1800 or UR. 4SS, G/60. Sophomore: Under 1400 or Unr. 4SS, G/60. Scholastic: U/age 19 and U1100 or Unr. 5SS, G45. Youth U19 (not USCF rated): U/age 19 and U900 or Unr. 4SS, G/30. Youth U/age 14 (not USCF rated): U/age 14 and U900 or Unr. 4SS, G/30. Info: Alan Wicks, 505-454-4250; Andy Nowak, 505-988-1570. See attached Flier (in pdf format) for complete tourney information. RESULTS APR 4-5. NMAA NEW MEXICO HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT. Eldorado High School, Albuquerque. This team tournament matchs winners from the regional qualifier tournaments and determines the state AAA/AAAA/AAAAA and A/AA team champions. Jeff Raloff is the 2004 New Mexico High School Chess Director. RESULTS MAR 22. NEW MEXICO GRADES CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP. Taos Civic Center, Taos NM. Sponsored by the Taos Knighthawks & the Town of Taos. SPECIAL BENEFIT FOR VICENTE VIGIL!!! (Vicente is a former Knighthawk, winner of the Andy Novak award for outstanding player in the NSCL, and has recently been diagnosed with cancer.) Swiss-style pairings, Game 30, USCF rated (membership required). 6 Sections: Grades K-1,2,3,4,5,6-12. Entry Fee: $12.00 (pre-registration), $20.00 (day of the tourney). Site registration 9:00-9:30 am. Rounds: 10:00, 11:30, 12:45, 2:00, 3:15. Awards: 4:30 pm. 5 trophies in each section plus 50+ honorable mention trophies!!! Pre-registration & info: (505)776-8597 (or Box 304 Arroyo Hondo 87513 or e-mail dhedges@laplaza.org) MAR 20-23. NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS. Columbus, OH. RESULTS (Previous Champions) MAR 8. 24th ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-6 CHAMPIONSHIP. Manzano High School, 12200 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM. Open to players in grades K-6. 7 sections: Championship Section: 4-SS, G/60. Open to all players Grades K-6. Reserve Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 1000/UNR. Novice Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 800/UNR. Cadet Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 600/UNR. Grades K-5 only. Primary Championship Section: 5-SS, G/35. Grades K-3 only. Booster Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 700/UNR. Grades K-3 only. Midget Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 600/UNR. Grades K-2 only. Trophies to top ten individuals and top three teams in each section (with additional honorable mention trophies). EF: $12 if postmarked by 2/22 and $18 if postmarked by 3/1. $2 discount for players registering on-line. Hand delivery accepted until 8 pm, 3 days after the corresponding postmark deadline. NO FED EX OR REGISTERED MAIL ACCEPTED - NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. Entries: Make checks payable to NMSCO and send to: NM Scholastic Chess Organization, c/o Martin Cooper, 521 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos, NM 87544. Download Flyer (in pdf format). RESULTS MAR 1. 24th ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-9 CHAMPIONSHIP. LBJ Middle School, 6811 Taylor Ranch Rd, Albuquerque, NM. Open to players in grades K-9. 5 sections: Championship Section: 4-SS, G/75. Open to all players Grades K-9. Reserve Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 1100/UNR. Novice Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 850/UNR. Cadet Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 700 or unrated. Grades K-8 only. Booster Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 600 or unrated. Grades K-4 only. Trophies to top ten individuals and top three teams in each section (with additional honorable mention trophies). EF: $12 if postmarked by 2/15 and $18 if postmarked by 2/22. $2 discount for players registering on-line. Hand delivery accepted until 8 pm, 3 days after the corresponding postmark deadline. NO FED EX OR REGISTERED MAIL ACCEPTED - NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. Entries: Make checks payable to NMSCO and send to: NM Scholastic Chess Organization, c/o Martin Cooper, 521 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos, NM 87544. Download Flyer (in pdf format). RESULTS FEB 15. 27th ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-12 CHAMPIONSHIP. St. Michaels High School, 100 Siringo Rd Santa Fe. Open to players in grades K-12. 5 sections: Championship Section: 4-SS, G/90. Open to all players. Reserve Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 1400/UNR. Novice Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 1100/UNR. Cadet Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 850/UNR, grades K-9 only. Booster Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 650/UNR, Grades K-5 only. Trophies to top ten individuals and top three teams in each section (with additional honorable mention trophies). EF: $12 if postmarked by 2/1, and $18 if postmarked by 2/8. $2 discount for players registering on-line. Hand delivery accepted until 8 pm, 3 days after the corresponding postmark deadline. NO FED EX OR REGISTERED MAIL ACCEPTED - NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. Entries: Make checks payable to NMSCO and send to: NM Scholastic Chess Organization, c/o Martin Cooper, 521 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos, NM 87544. Download Flyer (in pdf format). RESULTS FEB 8. TEAMS OF THE WINTER KNIGHTS. Foothills Fellowship, 12504 Candelaria NE, Albuquerque, NM (SE corner of Candelaria and Tramway). Three-Player Team Quads. Reserve Section (Team Rating 2700 or less): 3RR, G/60. Open Section: 3-RR, G/90. USCF Rated. Registration: 8-9am. Rounds: Reserve: 9:30, 12:30, 2:30. Open: 9:30, 1:30, 5:00. Entry fees: Reserve: $30 per team advance entry, $36 at site. Open: $36 per team advance entry, $50 at the site. In each section, top four teams (based on total rating) will be seeded into first quad, next top four teams will be seeded into second quad, etc. Ratings will be based on published information as of February 1, 2003. Awards: Framed commemorative achievement award certificates for each member of each first-place team in each quad section; best performance on boards 1-3 in each quad section; and best performance in the tournament by a family, industrial, college, high school, middle school, and elementary school team. Presented by the Foothills Chess Club of Albuquerque and the King's Knights Chess Club of Los Lunas. Organizer: Oren Stevens. Directors: Dale Gibbs and Scott Kerns. Entries: Send entries to Oren Stevens, PO Box 30301, Albuquerque, NM 87190; make checks payable to Foothills Fellowship. Entries should include: Team name, total team rating, team captain and telephone number, section, all three players names, USCF#'s, ratings, exp. dates. Please indicate if entering as a family, industrial, college, high school, middle school, and elementary school team. For more info contact Oren Stevens, 298-2534, Dale Gibbs, 864-0084, or Scott Kerns, 332-3285. FEB 1. LOS ALAMOS COUNTY SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIPS. Chamisa Elementary School, 301 Meadow Lane, White Rock (get onto Rover at the Quik Stop station, turn left onto Meadow one block later). In five sections: Championship, open to all players in grades 12 and below; Reserve, open to all players grade 12/below with USCF ratings below 1050 or unrated; Booster, open to players grade 7/below with ratings below 800 or unrated; Primary, for all players grade 3/below; Coaches/Parents, for "grownups" - get dad or mom to play! All sections: 4-SS, time control G/60 (Primary game/30). Top 5 finishers in all Scholastic sections will receive trophies, and there will be honorable trophies too! Book prizes to the top 3 finishers in the Coaches/Parents section. Check-in 8-8:45 a.m.; first round 9, others as rapidly as results allow, with a 30-minute lunch break. All games will be finished by 6 p.m. (Primary finished by 1). Bring sets and boards, and particularly clocks! Entry fees: $6 if received by 1/27, $3 more thereafter. Please enter in advance; no entries at the door, except in Coaches/Parents section. This is a United States Chess Federation rated event. Membership in the USCF is required. Entry fee waived for players joining the USCF for the first time! Players may request half-point byes by advance arrangement. To enter, fill out the slip at the bottom of the attached announcement and send to Bill Johnson, 451 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos NM 87544. Enclose entry fee (include USCF dues if applicable) and make checks payable to the Chamisa Chess Club) For more information, call 672-3084 (evenings) or e-mail bebpjohn@rt66.com. Note that this is an individual event - no team prizes, and pairing of teammates may occur. Download Announcement & Entry Form (in pdf format). RESULTS JAN 18-19. NEW MEXICO MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT. 4SS, 30/90, SD/1. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (one blk. N of I-40 on 12th St. NW), Albuquerque. 3 Sections. Carlos Solis (above 1600), Phil Doddridge (U/1800), Don Lawson (U1200). $$ b/entries. EF: all $25 if rec'd by 1/16, $5 more at site. Reg: 8-8:30. Rds: 9-2:30, 9-2:30. No one-half pt. Byes. Ent/Info: Cks payable to NMCO, C/o Art Glassman, RR 1 Box 2083, Bernalillo, NM 87004, 505-867-2993. RESULTS JAN 4, 2003. WESTSIDE INTEL CHESS CHALLENGE #2. Marriott Pyramid Hotel (formerly Crown Plaza Pyramid Hotel) 5151 San Francisco Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM. Room Rates: $59 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel (1 block north of the Marriott Pyramid). Call (505) 823-1919 or 1-877 905-4496 and ask for Winter Weekend Value Rate. 4 Sections. Open: Open to All. Awards: Top 3 Players and Top 2 Finishers U/1800/UNR. U/1700: Open to U/1700/UNR. Awards: Top 3 Players and Top 2 Finishers U/1500/UNR. U/1300: Open to U/1300/UNR. Awards: Top 5 players and Top 2 Finishers U/1100/UNR. U/1000: Open to U/1000/UNR. Awards: Top 5 players and Top 2 Finishers U/800/UNR. Format: Open and U/1700 Section: 9:00 am, 11:15 am, 2:00 pm, 4:15 pm, 4-SS. G/60; U/1300 and U/100 Sections: 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm. 4-SS. G/40. Registration: No on-site registration, Entries are limited to first 24 players per section, due to space limitations. Entry Fee: $12, if payment received by Jan 2, 2003 or $15 at the door. Entries: Payable to Kevin Elliott, 8401 La Paloma Ct, Albuquerque, NM 87120. Due to being in a hotel environment, children must be supervised by their responsible adult. RESULTS DEC 13-15. NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC K-12 GRADE CHAMPIONSHIPS. 6SS, G/90. Hilton Atlanta, 255 Courtland St., N.E. Atlanta, GA 30303. 13 Sect's: (Play only those in your grade). EF: $30 postmarked by 11/18, $50 postmarked by 12/02, $70 later or at site. Trophies to top 10 individuals & top 5 teams in ea. sect. Many other class prizes. Everyone gets a medal. Team score = total of top 3 (min. 2) finishers from ea. school/grade. 1st place individual & team will be National Champion for their grade. On-site Reg. 12/12 6-9pm & 12/13 9am-4pm. Opening Ceremony Fri. 6:30pm. Rds: Fri. 7pm, Sat. 10am-2-6pm, Sun. 9am-1pm. Awards Ceremony Sun. 5-6:30pm (approx). One 1/2-pt bye any rd. except 6, if requested w/ent. Dec. rating supplement used. Side events: Blitz: Fri. 9:30am. Ent: $10 by 11/18, $20 later till 9am. Bughouse: Fri. 2pm. Ent: $10 by 11/18, $20 later till 1pm. HR: $89 s/quad, mention chess, 404-221-6300. Team Rms are limited, res. 845-562-8350 Ext. 128. Ent: "K-12 Grade Champ.", c/o USCF, 3054 US Route 9W, New Windsor, NY 12553. For more info or to register online: http://www.uschess.org/. Please bring clocks. W. RESULTS (Previous Champions) DEC 8. X-RATED GAMES. 2RR. 35/100, SD/30. Plaza Inn, SE corner I-25 and Lomas Blvd., Albuquerque. Two games by rating. Open only to adults/teenagers rated over 1000. EF: $10. $$ b/ents. Reg: 8-8:30 (at site only). Rds: 9-2. Info: 505-867-2993. (Not a NMCO Tournament). DEC 7. 5th ANNUAL GEORGIA O'KEEFFE CHESS FEST. Georgia O'Keeffe Elementary School Cafeteria, 11701 San Victorio NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. The Georgia O'Keeffe Chess Club is sponsoring a day of chess activities. There will be 7 separate chess sections followed by a Bughouse tournament. Doors open at 8:00 A.M. The cafeteria and gym are on the west side of the campus. Approximately 100 trophies and medals will be awarded in the various events. NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION EXCEPT FOR THE BUGHOUSE TOURNAMENT. Download Entry Form (PDF format) for details. RESULTS NOV 16. 13th ANNUAL TAOS CHESS FEST. Taos Convention Center (Civic Plaza Drive- across from Taos Elem School)- 5 Sections: Open(UR), K-6 Rated, K-6 UR, K-3 Rated, K-3 UR- Entry fee:$12 preregistered, $18 day of the tourney- preregister 776-8597 or dhedges@laplaza.org- site registration 8:30-9:00, players must check in by 9:30- 5 Rounds 10:00, 11:30, 12:45, 2:00, 3:15- Awards at 4:30- Swiss Style pairings- Game 30 -USCF membership needed in the 2 rated sections only- 5 trophies in each section but open- $$$$ in open- more info:776-8597 or dhedges@laplaza.org RESULTS OCT 26-27. NEW MEXICO OPEN. 5SS, Rds.1-2 G/2, Rds.3-5 40/2, SD/1. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (One blk. N of I-40 on 12th St.), Albuquerque. Open: (All) EF: $35. $$b/30: 1st $200, 2nd $150, U/2100 $120, U/1900 $100, U/1700 $50. Reserve: (U1700) EF: $30. $$b/35: 1st $125, U/1500 $90, U/1300 $70, U/1000 $50. All: $7 more at site. EF includes copy of DESERT KNIGHT. Rds: 9-1:30-6, 9-3:30 or upon completion of our Annual NMCO board meeting and election of officers at 2:30 pm. Sun. 1/2 pt. Bye if req'd before Rd 2. Ent/Info: Cks payable to NMCO. Art Glassman, RR1 Box 2083, Bernalillo, NM 87004. Tel: 505-867-2993 or Dale Gibbs 505-864-0084. RESULTS OCT 26. LOS ALAMOS FALL ELEMENTARY TOURNAMENT. Aspen Elementary (38th to Villa)- 4 Sections: K-6 Rated, K-3 Rated, K-6 UR, K-3 UR- Entry fee:$6 early registration, $9 after Oct 24th - preregister 662-2018 or robeyfamily@earthlink.net, (Bob Robey, 3448 Orange St, Los Alamos NM 87544)- site registration 9:00 - 9:30, players must check in by 9:30- 4 Rounds, first round at 10:00- awards at 3:00 except for K-6 rated which will be at 4:30. Swiss Style pairings- Game 40 in K-6 Rated, all others Game 30 -USCF membership needed in the 2 rated sections only- 3 trophies in each section RESULTS SEP 8. QUALITY QUADS. 3 RR, G/90. Plaza Inn, SE corner I-25 and Lomas, Albuquerque. 4 player sections by rating. EF: $12, $15 at site. $$ based on entries. REG: 8-8:30, RDS: 9-1-4:30. Entry/info: checks payable to Arthur Glassman, RR 1 Box 2083, Bernalillo, NM 87004. 505-867-2993. (Not a NMCO tournament.) Note: Tournament open only to adults and teenagers. RESULTS AUG 17. NEW MEXICO QUICK CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP. 6SS, G/29, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (1 block N of I-40 on 12th St NW), Albuquerque. One open sect. Quck Chess rated. $$ 150 1st/G, additional Prizes b/ents. EF: $20, $15 Jrs U/19. All: $5 more at site. Reg: 8:45-9:25, Rds: 10-11:15 - 1:15-2:30 - 3:45-5. Ent/Info: Cks payable to NMCO, c/o Art Glassman, RR 1 Box 2083, Bernalillo, NM 87004, 505-867-2993. RESULTS JUL 27. WESTSIDE CHESS CLUB RATED QUAD TOURNAMENT. This tournament is restricted to players who are rated above 1000. WCC members rated slightly below 1000 may be considered on a space available basis. 3SS, G/60. R.B. Winning Coffee Co., 111 S. Harvard St. (1/4 block South of Central Ave across from UNM), Albuquerque. EF: $12. Round Times: 12:30 PM, 2:45 PM, and 5:30 PM. 10 Sections: 4 Players per section, The June 2002 Ratings Supplement determines what section you will play in. Prizes: $30 for section winners. Entries are on a first-come, first-served basis and the tournament is limited to the first 40 players who sign up. Entries/Information: Checks payable to Kevin Elliott, 8401 La Paloma Ct, Albuquerque, NM 87120, Ph. (505) 232-0393. Please include the following information: Player name, USCF ID #, Address, Phone number, June 2002 Rating, and Expiration Date. RESULTS JUL 6. NMCO SECOND-CHANCE BLITZ TOURNAMENT. R.B. Winning Coffee Co., 111 S. Harvard St. (1/4 blk S. of Central across from UNM), Albuquerque. Saturday 2pm. 9 Rd. Open Swiss System (Two 5 min. games with each opponent). EF: $10. 1st place: $100 guaranteed. Additional $$ as per entries. Reg. 1:00-1:30 on site. ($5 late fee after 1:30). No telephone entries. Limited to first 40 entries. World Blitz Chess Association rules will be used. Out of state players welcome. JUL 4-6. SOUTHERN UTAH CHESS FESTIVAL. 7SS, G/60 (with 5 second delay). The Moab Arts and Recreation Center ("The MARC"), 111 East 100 North Street, in Moab, Utah. Moab Arts and Recreation Center (the MARC), located at 111 East 100 North, Moab, Utah. (If arriving from the south, turn right at the fourth stoplight on Main Street. The Marc is 1 block east of Main Street on the northeast corner.) One Section. Accelerated pairings may be used in rounds 1 and 2, at TDs discretion, and prize-based pairings will be made in the final round. Prizes: $1000 projected prize fund based on 56 full entries: $250, $100; u2150, u2000, u1850 each $80, u1700, u1550, u1400 each $65; u1200, u1000, unrated, each $50. Upset prizes: $50, $25 (must have established USCF rating to qualify for upset prizes). Registration: Sat. 8:30 to 9:15am, or at the bughouse tournament/barbecue on Thursday evening. Register by mail to save money!, Rounds: Friday 10, 1:30, 4, 7; Saturday 10, 1:30, 4. Half-point byes available any round if requested before pairings are made (2 byes maximum); round 6 and 7 byes must be arranged before round 2 begins.. Entry fee: $39 at tournament site, $36 if received by 7/3, $30 if received by 6/7. (Players rated over 2300 play free; entry fee deducted from prize, register early for smaller deduction). $5 discounts for seniors (over 62), juniors (under 20), unrated players, and Moab Chess Club members; may combine discounts. Send entries to Damian Nash, 3820 Kerby Lane, Moab, UT, 84532. Make checks payable to Moab Chess. E-mail: chess@krusemer.com. Additional Events: Barbecue and free Bughouse tournament on July 4th in Rotary Park (across from Red Rock Elementary on Mill Creek Drive), 6:30 to 9:30 (before the fireworks); bring chess sets, clocks, your own picnic and something to share. Moab Random Chess tournament on Saturday evening at the MARC, 7 to 9:30pm. More Info: See the PDF flyer for full details about the tournaments, Moab, recreation opportunities, lodging and dining. No smoking permitted at tournament site. RESULTS JUN 29. WESTSIDE CHESS CLUB BLITZ TOURNAMENT. Albuquerque. 2:00 - 5:30 PM. Eight Player Sections, Double Round Robin Format, G/5. Unrated, free to all. Please e-mail reservations to Kevin Elliott. Limited to first forty players. (See WCC website.) RESULTS JUN 22-23. ALBUQUERQUE OPEN. 5SS, Rds 1-2 G/2, Rds 3-5 30/90, SD/1. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (One blk. N of I-40 on 12th St. NW), Albuquerque. 2 sections: Open: all. EF: $35. $$ b/35; 1st 200 U/2200 130 U/2000 100 U/1800 80 U1600 50. Reserve: U/1600. EF: $30. $$ b/35; 1st 125 U/1400 80 U1200 60 U/1000 50. All: Advance entry only. No phone entries. Note: USCF rules permit withdrawal from tournaments with full refund of advance entry if the Tournament Director is notified at least one hour before first round pairings (In this case it is best to notify the TD by 11 pm Friday night. Second-hand messages are not guaranteed.) EF includes copy of DESERT KNIGHT. Rds 9-1:30-6, 9-2:30. 1/2 pt. Bye if req.before Rd.2. Children who are not signed up for tournaments cannot be allowed to roam the Indian Cultural Center unsupervised during games. No loud noise or running in the outdoor arena during Indian ceremonies. No one under age 14 in gift shop without adult supervision. Thank you. Ent/Info: Chks.payable to NMCO, c/o Art Glassman, RR 1 Box 2083, Bernalillo, NM 87004. 505-867-2993. RESULTS JUN 8. WESTSIDE CHESS CLUB QUADS. Albuquerque. 3RR, G/25, Unrated. 2:00-5:30 PM. Free. Limited to first forty players. See WCC website for details. RESULTS JUN 8-9. SOUTHERN COLORADO OPEN. 6SS, G/90. Satellite Hotel, 411 Lakewood Circle, Colorado Springs. (Take I-25 to Exit 139, US 24 East. Make a left at the 3rd light onto Academy Blvd. The Satellite is the large hotel on your left 0.6 miles up Academy.) 2 sections: Open, open to all. Reserve, open to U1400/Unr. Both, EF: $25 if received by 6/5, $30 at site; $6 off for juniors, seniors, unrateds. No advance registration accepted w/o payment. CSCA membership required: $15, $8 for juniors & seniors; OSA. Cash prizes based on entries. Reg. 8:30-9:30 am. Rds. 10-1:30-5, 9-12:30-4. Players arriving for on-site registration after 9:30 am are not guaranteed a 1st round pairing. At most two 1/2 pt. byes allowed. Requests for 1/2 pt. byes in Rds. 5 or 6 must be made before the start of Rd. 2. HR: $52-58; call (800) 423-8409 and mention the chess tournament. Entries payable to: Dean Brown, 4225 Hedge Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80917. Info: (719) 573-5176 or browndw1@mindspring.com. A Colorado Tour Event. Sponsored by Southern Colorado Chess. USCF membership required. NS, NC. RESULTS MAY 25. U.S. AMATEUR WEST. Holiday Inn Palo Verde, 4550 S. Palo Verde Rd., Tucson. Open: (U2200) Plaque & digital clock to 1st-3rd; Plaque & BHB clock to 1st each 100 points from 1900-1500, U1400/unr, Sr.60+; Trophy & BHB clock to Jr. U19 & Jr. U13; digital clock to best game; plaque & 2 Ultimate chess sets to best family pair. Reserve: (U1400) Plaque & digital clock to 1st; Plaque & BHB clock to 2nd, 3rd, top 1200-1299, 1100-1199, U1100, Unr.; trophies 1st Jr. U13, U10, Sr. 60+; BHB clock to best game; Plaque & 2 Ultimate chess sets to best family pair. Both: Upset prizes, 1 BHB clock/rd. EF Both: $45, $35 Jr. U19 if by 5/23, $15 more after. Reg: 10am-12pm, Rds: 1-7, 11-5, 9-3. Unr. Blitz event: 5/25 7pm. Reg: 6-7, EF: $10. HR: $75. 520-746-1161, mention event. Info: Steve Moskala, 520-572-9254, chessnt@gci-net.com, http://www.sazchess.org/. Ent: Inc. USCF ID #, sect. & bye rds: SACA 2002 Am West, PO Box 42407, Tucson, AZ 85733. NS,NC,W. OPEN RESULTS / RESERVE RESULTS MAY 25. NEW MEXICO BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP. R.B. Winning Coffee Co., 111 S. Harvard St. (1/4 blk S. of Central across from UNM), Albuquerque. Saturday 2pm. 9 Rd. Open Swiss System (Two 5 min. games with each opponent). EF: $10. 1st place: $100 guaranteed. Additional $$ as per entries. Reg. 1:00-1:30 ON-SITE ONLY. ($5 late fee after 1:30). No telephone entries. Limited to first 40 entries. World Blitz Chess Association rules will be used. Out of state players welcome. RESULTS MAY 18. 2002 FIRST AIR FORCE BASE LEVEL CHESS TOURNAMENT. Rio Grande Community Center, Bldg 20226, corner of F Ave and Texas Street, (across from Bowling Center and Fitness Center) Albuquerque, NM. Five Sections: Non-Scholastic Octagons USCF Rated: 8-player sections by ratings, 3SS, G/90. Rounds: 9:00-12:30-4:00. Scholastic (18 and under) Section - USCF Rated: 5SS, G/35. Rounds: 9:00-10:30-12:30-2:00-3:30. Active Duty (USCF Rated): Non-Scholastic Octagons (or a Quad). There will also be youth and adult unrated sections. Prizes: Certificates for all participants. Trophies for lst, 2nd and 3d place winners. Eligibility limited to those authorized to use 377th Services/Community Center (e.g., Military personnel; DOD and DOE contractors, including Sandia Nat'l Labs employees; retirees, spouses and children thereof). Minimum Age: 6. Youth under 18 must have at least one parent or legal guardian present at the tournament. Tournament Director: Ron Kensek. Entry Fee: $6.00 (covers snacks and meals for participants and parents). Individual must come in and fill out the form and pay in advance for this tournament. Methods of payment: cash, checks and Visa or MasterCard. Make check payable to: Rio Grande Community Center. Deadline date to sign up: Wed, 15 May. More Info: Call the Rio Grande Community Center at 853-1861. RESULTS MAY 18. WESTSIDE CHESS CLUB QUADS. Albuquerque. 3RR, G/25, Unrated. See WCC website for details. RESULTS MAY 9-12. 2002 NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS. Midwest Express Center, 400 West Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203. For more info or to register online: www.uschess.org/tournaments/NationalScholastic/Junior/. MAY 11. LAS CRUCES FAREWELL OPEN Chess Tournament. At the Dona Ana Branch Community College, Main Building Commons Area Cafeteria, (3400 S. Espina, Las Cruces NM) This will be the Gershoms' last hosted tournament as we are moving out of state to Oregon in May. We would like to thank everyone for their friendship and participation in the Las Cruces and New Mexico chess scene. We have enjoyed having these tournaments and playing chess together. We will miss you! Open Section: Open to any USCF member. Entry Fee $10 per person. 5 Rounds, Swiss-System, USCF rated. G/45 Time Control. Cash prizes based/entries. 1st, 2nd, Best U/1800, U/1600, U/1400, Best/Unrated. Reserve/U1300 Section: NOT USCF rated. NO USCF membership required. Just come and play! (Must be rated under 1300.) Entry Fee $7 per person. 5 Rounds, Swiss-System. G/45 Time Control. Cash prizes based/entries. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th,! 5th places. All: Registration: 7:30-8:30am. Rounds at: 9:00am, 10:45am, 1:00pm, 2:45pm, 4:30pm. TD will be Roi Gershom. Bring sets, boards & clocks. USCF memberships obtainable at registration. Info: Contact Roi Gershom, (505) 523-4280, allstrangers@aol.com. See you there!! RESULTS MAY 5. OVER AGE 21 AND UNDER RATING 1400. 3SS, G/90. Plaza Inn, SE corner I-25 and Lomas, Albuquerque.. Sections: 8-12 players. No unrated players (provisional OK). $$ 100% of all entries over 20. EF: $12 Advance. $5 more at site. Free entry to lowest rated player. Reg: 8-8:30. Rds. 9-1-4:30. Ent/Info: Cks payable to Arthur Glassman, RR 1 Box 2083, Bernalillo, NM 87004. Note: This is not a NMCO sponsored tournament. 505-867-2993. RESULTS APR 27. WESTSIDE CHESS CLUB QUADS. Albuquerque. 3RR, G/25, Unrated. See WCC website for details. RESULTS APR 27. Durango-Farmington G/60 Match. Durango, CO. RESULTS APR 25-28. 2002 NATIONAL ELEMENTARY CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS. Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Blvd. Portland, OR 97232. RESULTS APR 20. 8th ANNUAL PIR MALEKI MEMORIAL. $1100 Prize Fund. First Place Prize In All Sections Guaranteed. The Castle at Armand Hammer United World College, Montezuma, NM (6 mi. N of Las Vegas on State Hwy 65). Take Exit 343 off I-25, follow New Mexico Ave. north, and watch for signs. In 6 sections. PROFESSOR: open to over USCF 1649 or UNR. Entry Fee: $20 (U/age 19 $15). Prizes (1st & 2nd gtd, other b/10): 1st $150, 2nd $100, U/2000 $50. 3 rounds, G/100. INSTRUCTOR: open to USCF 1350-1899 or UNR. Entry Fee: $20 (U/age 19 $15). Prizes (1st gtd., 2nd b/10): $120, $80, U1700 $40. 3 rounds, G/100. TUTOR: open to USCF 1200-1699 or Unrated. Entry Fee: $15 (U/age 19 $10). Prizes (1st gtd., others b/20): $90, $60, $40, U1450 $30, UNR $20. 4 rounds, G/60. SOPHOMORE: open to all under USCF 1350 and to UNR under age 19. Entry Fee: $15 (U/age 19 $10). Prizes (1st gtd., others b/20): $80, $50, $30, U/USCF 1200 $20, UNR $20. 4 rounds, G/60. SCHOLASTIC: open to under age 18 and rated under USCF 1200 or UNR. Entry fee: $8. Prizes (1st gtd, others b/20): $40+T; $30+T, $20+T, U1000 $15+T, UNR $15+T. 5 rounds, G/45. NON-RATED BEGINNER'S: open to youth and adults under USCF 1200 or UNR. Entry Fee $8, Under age 19 $5. USCF membership NOT required. Prizes: trophies to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, top U/age 18, top U/age 14. 4 rounds, G/45. Special Discount: $5.00 off entry fee to residents of San Miguel or Mora Counties except Scholastic/Beginners' sections. Late Entries: Onsite registration, 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Add $7 late fee for onsite entries or entries postmarked afterMonday 4/15/01. Note: to avoid a long wait in line and a high late fee, e-mail your LATE entry to alanw@newmexico.com by Friday 7 pm and only pay a $4 late fee when you arrive onsite. Entry Info.: entry must include all info. below. If former or current member, include USCF ID no., rating, and expiration date. Players under age 20 include date of birth. ll players include full name (incl. MI), home phone, mailing address, and e-mail address (if available). All checks payable to United World College. Round Times: All Sections: Round 1 at 10 AM, last round about 5:15 pm. (Beginner's Section about 3:30 pm) Entries to: Alan Wicks, c/o United World College, PO Box 248, Montezuma, NM 87731. Tel. 505-454-4250. (Information also from TD Andy Nowak 505-988-1570.) RESULTS APR 19-21 or 20-21. COLORADO EDWARD LEVY MEMORIAL COLORADO CLASSIC. GPP: 200. 5SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/75). Doubletree Hotel, 3203 Quebec St (2 miles S of I-70 Quebec St exit), Denver 80207. Free parking, free airport shuttle. Free shuttle to downtown Denver & Cherry Creek Mall. $$100,000 b/600 entries, else proportional; 50% minimum each prize guaranteed. Re-entries count as 1/2 entry toward prize fund, Unr. Section not counted. Free analysis by IM John Donaldson. Unr. must enter Unr. or Open section. 8 sections: Open: $10000-5000-2500-1200-800-700-600-500-400-400, U2400/Unr 2000-1000-700-500. U2200, U2000, U1800: each $6000-3000-1500-1000-700-500-400-400-300-300. U1600: $5000-2500-1500-1000-700-500-400-400-300-300. U1400: $4000-2000-1000-800-700-500-400-400-300-300. U1200: $2000-1000-700-500-400-400-300-300-300-300. If 1400/over after 12/97, prize limit $500. Unrated: $500-400-300-200-200-150-150-100-100-100. Foreign (US residents under 3 years) need established rating (25 games) as of 4/02 list to win over $2000 in U2200, $1600 U2000, $1300 U1800, $1000 U1600, $700 U1400, $400 U1200. Mailed EF: 3-day $193, 2-day $192 mailed by 4/9. Online EF: (http://www.chesstour.com/ or entry.cc) $190 by 4/16, $220 4/17 to 2 hrs before rd 1. Credit card phone EF: $200 phoned by 4/16, 845-496-9658. EF at site: $220, no checks, credit cards OK, no phone entries. GMs free, $150 deducted from prize. Special EF: $30 less to under 18 or over 65. Re-entry (except Open Section) $100. Unrated Section EF: 4-day $14, 3-day $13 mailed by 4/9, $20 online or phoned with credit card by 4/16, $30 at site. Backup phone entry: 406-896-2038 (entries only, no questions), to 4/16. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, rds. Fri 7:30, Sat 11-5:30, Sun 10-4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11-2-5:30, Sun 10-4:30. Byes: All: rds 4-5 byes must commit before rd 2. HR: 79-79, 303-321-3333, reserve by 4/5 or rate may increase. Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills NY 12577. 845-496-9658, http://www.chesstour.com/. FIDE. RESULTS APR 11-14. 2002 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS. Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 Fourth St. Louisville, Kentucky 40202. For more info or to register online: www.uschess.org/tournaments/NationalScholastic/Senior/. RESULTS APR 7. NEW MEXICO SENIOR TOURNAMENT. Plaza Inn, 900 Medical Arts NE (SE corner of I-25 and Lomas). 505-243-5693. JB's restaurant, open 6am-11pm, is on the north side of the Plaza Inn. 3-SS, G/90. NON-RATED. Sections: depends on number of entrants and playing strength. Open to over age 50 (or to anyone that looks and feels that way). Out of State players also welcome. Rds. 9:00, 1:30, 5:00. Hour and half for group social lunch. Ideas welcome and changes possible. Enter: Advance: $10. Chks payable to NMCO. Mail to Art Glassman, RR1 Box 2083, Bernalillo, NM 87004. Tel: 505-867-2993. Site Entry: 8:00-8:30. If there is an odd number, the last to arrive will be given the Bye. Free entry to the oldest participant. Prizes: Plaque to Section Winners. Group and individual photos will be available. Amenities: Quiet Playing area! Free Coffee! Juice at a small fee. Small cozy lobby for analysis. RESULTS APR 5-6. NMAA NEW MEXICO HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT. Eldorado High School, Albuquerque. This team tournament matchs winners from the regional qualifier tournaments and determines the state AAA/AAAA/AAAAA and A/AA team champions. Scout Veitch is the 2002 New Mexico High School Chess Director. RESULTS MAR 30. WESTSIDE CHESS CLUB BLITZ TOURNAMENT. Albuquerque. 2:00 - 5:30 PM. Eight Player Sections, Double Round Robin Format, G/5. Unrated, free to all. Please e-mail reservations to Kevin Elliott. Limited to first forty players. (See WCC website.) RESULTS MAR 23. NMAA REGION 5 - ALBUQUERQUE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TEAM TOURNAMENT. Albuquerque. This is a qualifying tournament open to NMAA member schools in the region. See the NMAA Chess Association Constitution & Bylaws or contact Regional Director Scout Veitch for more information. MAR 23. WESTSIDE CHESS CLUB QUADS. Albuquerque. 3RR, G/25, Unrated. See WCC website for details. RESULTS MAR 16. 23rd ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-6 CHAMPIONSHIP. Manzano High School, 12200 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM. Open to players in grades K-6. 7 sections: Championship Section: 4-SS, G/60. Open to all players Grades K-6. Reserve Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 1000/UNR. Novice Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 800/UNR. Cadet Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 600/UNR. Grades K-5 only. Primary Championship Section: 5-SS, G/35. Grades K-3 only. Booster Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 800/UNR. Grades K-3 only. Midget Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 600/UNR. Grades K-2 only. Trophies to top ten individuals and top three teams in each section (with additional honorable mention trophies). EF: $11 if postmarked by 3/2 and $17 if postmarked by 3/9. $2 discount for players registering on-line at the NMSCO web site. Hand delivery accepted until 8 pm, 3 days after the corresponding postmark deadline. NO FED EX OR REGISTERED MAIL ACCEPTED - NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. Entries: Make checks payable to NMSCO and send to: NM Scholastic Chess Organization, c/o Martin Cooper, 521 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos, NM 87544. INF: Kevin Elliott at (505) 232-0393 (evenings). RESULTS MAR 16. LAS CRUCES WINTER OPEN. At the Dona Ana Branch Community College Main Building Commons Area Cafeteria (3400 S. Espina, Las Cruces, NM) 5-SS G/45. 2 sections. OPEN: Open to any USCF member. EF: $10 per person. Cash prizes based/entries. 1st, 2nd, Best U/1800, U/1600, U/1400, Best/Unrated. RESERVE/U1300: Not USCF rated. No USCF membership required. Just come and play! EF: $7 per person. Cash prizes based/entries. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th. All: Registration: 7:30-8:30am. Rounds at: 9:00am, 10:45am, 1:00pm, 2:45pm, 4:30pm. TD will be Lior Lapid. Bring your own equipment if possible. Info: Contact Roi Gershom, (505) 523-4280, vvmhc@aol.com. RESULTS MAR 9. NMAA REGION 2 - NORTHEAST REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TEAM TOURNAMENT. Los Alamos. This is a qualifying tournament open to NMAA member schools in the region. See the NMAA Chess Association Constitution & Bylaws or contact Regional Director Bill Johnson for more information. RESULTS MAR 6. BLINDFOLD SIMULTANEOUS EXHIBITION. Senior Common Room at St. John's College, Santa Fe, NM, 7:00 pm. IM Jesse Kraai will play about eight of the top Northern New Mexico scholastic players. For more information, or to submit applications or nominations for possible scholastic entries, contact Jesse Kraai. The event will be open to the public. MAR 2. 23rd ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-9 CHAMPIONSHIP. LBJ Middle School, 6811 Taylor Ranch Rd, Albuquerque, NM. Open to players in grades K-9. 5 sections: Championship Section: 4-SS, G/75. Open to all players Grades K-9. Reserve Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 1100/UNR. Novice Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 850/UNR. Cadet Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 700 or unrated. Grades K-8 only. Booster Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 600 or unrated. Grades K-4 only. Trophies to top ten individuals and top three teams in each section (with additional honorable mention trophies). EF: $11 if postmarked by 2/16 and $17 if postmarked by 2/23. $2 discount for players registering on-line at the NMSCO web site. Hand delivery accepted until 8 pm, 3 days after the corresponding postmark deadline. NO FED EX OR REGISTERED MAIL ACCEPTED - NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. Entries: Make checks payable to NMSCO and send to: NM Scholastic Chess Organization, c/o Martin Cooper, 521 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos, NM 87544. INF: Kevin Elliott at (505) 232-0393 (evenings) RESULTS FEB 23. WESTSIDE CHESS CLUB QUADS. Albuquerque. 3RR, G/25, Unrated. See WCC website for details. RESULTS FEB 16. 26th ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-12/YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP. Los Alamos High School, 1300 Diamond Drive, Los Alamos NM. Open to all players under age 20. 5 sections: Championship Section: 4-SS, G/90. Open to all players under age 20. Reserve Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 1400/UNR. Novice Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 1100/UNR. Cadet Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 850/UNR, grades K-9 only. Booster Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 650/UNR, Grades K-5 only. Trophies to top ten individuals and top three teams in each section (with additional honorable mention trophies). EF: $11 if postmarked by 2/2, and $17 if postmarked by 2/9. $2 discount for players registering on-line at the NMSCO web site. Hand delivery accepted until 8 pm, 3 days after the corresponding postmark deadline. NO FED EX OR REGISTERED MAIL ACCEPTED - NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. Entries: Make checks payable to NMSCO and send to: NM Scholastic Chess Organization, c/o Martin Cooper, 521 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos, NM 87544. INF: Kevin Elliott at (505) 232-0393 (evenings) RESULTS FEB 2. LOS ALAMOS COUNTY SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIPS. Chamisa Elementary School, 301 Meadow Lane, White Rock (get onto Rover at the Quik Stop station, turn left onto Meadow one block later). In five sections: Championship, open to all players in grades 12 and below; Reserve, open to all players grade 12/below with USCF ratings below 1100 or unrated; Booster, open to players grade 7/below with ratings below 800 or unrated; Primary, for all players grade 3/below; Coaches/Parents, for "grownups" - get dad or mom to play! All sections: 4-SS, time control G/60 (Primary game/30). Top 5 finishers in all Scholastic sections will receive trophies, and there will be more trophies for class prize winners and 1st unrated in each section! Book prizes to the top 3 finishers in the Coaches/Parents section. Check-in 8-8:45 a.m.; first round 9, others as rapidly as results allow, with a 30-minute lunch break. All games will be finished by 6 p.m. (Primary finished by 1). Bring sets and boards, and particularly clocks! Entry fees: $6 if received by 1/28, $3 more thereafter. Please enter in advance; no entries at the door, except in Coaches/Parents section. This is a United States Chess Federation rated event. Membership in the USCF is required ($13 for players under 14, $20 for players under 19). Entry fee waived for players joining the USCF for the first time! Players may request half-point byes by advance arrangement. To enter, send section, name, address, phone, grade, e-mail, USCF rating and ID (if known) to Bill Johnson, 451 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos NM 87544. Enclose entry fee (include USCF dues if applicable) and make checks payable to the Chamisa Chess Club) For more information, call 672-3084 (evenings) or e-mail bebpjohn@rt66.com. Note that this is an individual event - no team prizes, and pairing of teammates may occur. RESULTS JAN 19-20. NEW MEXICO MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT. 4-SS, 30/90, SD/60. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (Silver/Turquois rooms), Albuq., NM (One blk. N. of I-40 on 12th St. NW). 3 Sections: Carlos Solis: open to rating above 1600. Phil Doddridge: open to rating under1800. Don Lawson: open to rating under1200. EF: All $25 if rec'd by Jan.17. Advance entries must include USCF ID/ Exp.Date, Rating from Jan.mag.label, Tourn.sec., and Tel.no. $5 more at site (or if adv. entries incomplete). $$ 90% return after expenses. Reg. 8-8:30 a.m. Rds. 9-3, 9-2:30. Ent: Payable to NMCO, c/o Art Glassman, RR 1 Box 2083, Bernalillo, NM 87004. Tel: 505-867-2993. (additional details and history of this event will be posted after the upcoming New Mexico Open) last Year's Results JAN 12. WESTSIDE CHESS CLUB QUADS. Albuquerque. 3RR, G/25, Unrated. See WCC website for details. RESULTS JAN 5, 2002. WESTSIDE INTEL CHESS CHALLENGE. Rio Rancho Hilton Garden Inn 1771 Rio Rancho Blvd Conference Center. Room Rates: $49 Call 505 896-1111and ask for the Chess tournament rate. 4-SS G/60; EF: $12. Rounds: 9:00 AM, 11:15 AM, 2:00 PM, and 4:15 PM. 4 Sections. Open: Open to All. Awards: Top 3 Players and Top 2 Finishers U/1800/UNR. Reserve: Open to U/1600/UNR. Awards: Top 3 Players and Top 2 Finishers U/1450/UNR. Candidate: Open to U/1300/UNR. Awards: Top 5 players and Top 2 Finishers U/1100/UNR. Novice: Open to U/1000/UNR. Awards: Top 5 players and Top 2 Finishers U/800/UNR. Registration: Entries are on a first-come, first-served basis and each section is limited to the first 24 players who sign up. If slots are still available, you must register by Friday, December 28, 2001. No on-site registrations. Entries: Payable to Kevin Elliott, 8401 La Paloma Ct, Albuquerque, NM 87120. Please include the following information: Player name, USCF ID #, Address, Phone number, December 2001 Rating, Membership Expiration Date, and Section you want to play in. Due to limited skittles space and being in a hotel environment, children must supervised by their responsible adult. RESULTS DEC 29. WESTSIDE CHESS CLUB BLITZ TOURNAMENT. Albuquerque. 2:00 - 5:30 PM. Five player sections, double round robin format, G/5. Unrated, free to all. Please e-mail reservations to Kevin Elliott. Limited to first forty players. RESULTS DEC 22. WESTSIDE CHESS CLUB QUADS. Albuquerque. 3RR, G/25, Unrated. Note date change. See WCC website for details. RESULTS DEC 15. TEAMS OF THE WINTER KNIGHTS - Quadrangular Team Chess Tournament. Presented by the King's Knights Chess Club of Los Lunas and the Eldorado High School Chess Club of Albuquerque. Directed by Art Glassman. Place: Eldorado HS cafeteria (SE corner of Montgomery and Juan Tabo, east side of the campus.) Format: Open four player team quads, 3RR, g/90, USCF-rated, no rating restrictions. Registration: 8-9am. Round times: 9:30, 1, 4:30. Entry fees: $50 per team if rec'd by December 1, 2001; $60 per team after Dec. 1; $70 per team at site. Teams: Four players per team, no rating restrictions. Open to anyone! Top four teams (based on total rating) will be seeded into first quad, next top four teams will be seeded into second quad, etc. Ratings will be based on published information as of December 1, 2001. Awards: Commemorative plaques and medals awarded to the first-place team in each quad. Plaques awarded to best-performing boards 1-4 in each quad. Special awards to best performance by a team registered as an elementary school, middle school, high school, college, family, or company team. Recognition awards for best team name and best team uniforms as voted on by participants. Organizers: For further information, call Oren Stevens (298-2534) or Scout Veitch (291-0968.) Entries: send entries with checks payable to Oren Stevens, PO box 30301, Albuquerque, NM 87190. Entries should include: Team name, Total team rating, team coach & telephone number, team captain and telephone number, all four players names, USCF#'s, ratings, exp. Dates, addresses, and telephone numbers. Please indicate if entering as open, elementary school, middle school, high school, college, family, or company team. DEC 14-16. 2001 NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC K-12 GRADE CHAMPIONSHIPS. 6SS, G/90. Hyatt Regency, Dallas at Reunion, 300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas, TX 13 Sect's: (Play only those in your grade). EF: $30 postmarked by 11/16, $60 postmarked by 12/01, $90 later or at site. Trophies to top 10 individuals & teams in ea. sect. Many other class prizes, everyone gets a medal! Team score = total of top 3 (min. 2) finishers from same school each grade. 1st place ind. & team will be National Champion for their grade. Reg: 12/14 8am-2pm. Opening Ceremony Fri. 6:30pm. Rds: Fri. 7pm, Sat. 10am-2-6pm, Sun. 9am-1pm. Awards Ceremony Sun. 4:30-6pm (approx). One 1/2-pt bye any rd., if requested w/ent. Dec. rating supplement used. Side events: Blitz Fri. 9:30am, Ent: $10 by 11/16, $20 later till 9am. Bughouse Fri. 2pm, Ent: $10 by 11/16, $20 later till 1pm. HR: $89 s/quad, mention chess, 800-233-1234. Team Rms are limited, res. 845-562-8350 Ext. 181. Ent: "K-12 Grade Champ.", c/o USCF, 3054 US Route 9W, New Windsor, NY 12553. For more info or to register online: www.uschess.org/tournaments/K12/. Please bring clocks. NS,NC,W. RESULTS (Previous Champions) DEC 1. GEORGIA O'KEEFFE CHESS FEST 2001. Georgia O'Keeffe Elementary School Cafeteria, 11701 San Victorio NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. The Georgia OíKeeffe Chess Club is sponsoring a day of chess activities. There will be seven (7) separate chess sections followed by a Bughouse tournament. Doors open at 8:00 A.M. Approximately 90 trophies and medals will be awarded in the various events. A CARICATURE ARTIST will be on hand most of the day. There is a school playground and a park next door for those ěbetween roundî breaks. A concession stand will be open most of the day. An equipment salesperson will be on hand. Bring sets and clocks as none will be provided. There will be NO ON SITE REGISTRATION EXCEPT FOR THE BUGHOUSE CHAMPIONSHIP. Entries are limited to the FIRST 200 to sign up because of space limitations. Entries must be received by Wednesday, November 28. NO exceptions. Rounds for all sections are scheduled for 9:00, 10:30, 12:00 & 1:30. The State Bughouse Championship is scheduled to start at 3:30. Quick Chess Tournament One section, K-12 only. 8 SS, G/15. The first round will begin at 9:00 and there will be a lunch break after the fifth round. Entry fee: $8. USCF membership is required. Awards to the top 3 players and top 2 players U1200, U1100, and top Unrated player. This is an opportunity for players to get their Quick Chess Rating. O'Keeffe Under 1200 Championship Open to Under 1200, K-12 only. 4 SS, G/30. Entry fee: $12. USCF membership is required. Awards to top 7 players and top Unrated player. O'Keeffe Under 800 Championship Open to Under 800, K-12 only. 4 SS, G/30. Entry fee: $12. USCF membership is required. Awards to top 7 players and top Unrated player. O'Keeffe Under 600 Championship Open to Under 600, K-12 only. 4 SS, G/30. Entry fee: $12. USCF membership is required. Awards to top 7 players and top Unrated player. Rams Novice Tournament 3 SECTIONS: Grades K-3, 4-6 and 7-12 This tournament is for the new player with no tournament experience. No USCF membership is required and the tournament is not rated. Three sections: grades K-3, 4-6 and 7-12. 4 SS, G/30. Entry fee: $12. Awards to top 9 in grades K-3; top 9 in grades 4-6; and top 6 in grades 7-12. New Mexico State Bughouse Championship Two sections: K-6 & Open. Entries are limited to the first 80 teams to sign up. Entry fee: $10 per team. You may register on site. Prizes for the best team name. If you do not have a partner, we will match you with a partner at the playing site. The first round is scheduled to start at 3:30. Open Section - Open to all. Moms, Dads and Coaches can team up with their children and play in this section. The winners will be crowned the New Mexico State Bughouse Champions. You must be a New Mexico resident to be crowned State Champion. Awards to the top 3 teams and the top 2 teams whose average team rating is U1300, U1100 and the top team U1000. K-6 Section - Both players must be in grades K-6. The winners will be crowned the New Mexico K-6 Bughouse Champions. Awards to the top 3 teams and the top 2 teams whose average team rating is U800, U700 and the top team U600. All: Send name, address, phone number, school, grade, age, rating, and USCF ID with expiration date if applicable. Make checks payable to Georgia O'Keeffe Chess Club and mail to Georgia O'Keeffe Chess Festival, 11219 Spyglass Hill Lane NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Still have questions? Call Ramon Carrillo at 298-2401, 489-3316 or e-mail at RJGACarrillo@prodigy.net, or e-mail Kim Hughes at Mcnimbus@worldnet.att.net. RESULTS NOV 24. WESTSIDE CHESS CLUB QUADS. Albuquerque. 3RR, G/25, Unrated. Note date change. See WCC website for details. RESULTS NOV 17-18. 8TH ANNUAL ALL AMERICA CUP. Ramada Valley Ho Resort 6850 E Main St. Scottsdale, Arizona. 9SS G/30 (Time Delay May Be Used If Both Players Agree) Half point byes available for any round if you request on a prior day. Entry Fee is $29 if postmarked by November 9th, $40 later. Sections: High School (K-12), Junior High School (K-9), Elementary (K-6), Primary (K-3), K-1 (Preschool, K,1). Trophies As Always, The Best Individuals Score Six Points and Win a Great Trophy. Teams- Top Ten in Each Section , Top Five Club Teams. Every Player Will Win a Trophy or a Plaque. Game Starting Times: Saturday: 10am, 11:45am, 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, Sunday 10am, 11:45am, 2pm, 3:30pm. Awards Ceremony at 5pm on Sunday. Blitz Tournament 6:30 Friday Night. EF is $10 in advance, $15 on Friday. Great Prizes! No Entries after 6:00. Entry/Info: The Chess Emporium/Scott Freneaux, 10801 N 32nd St Suite 6, Phoenix, AZ. 85028, 602-482-4867. RESULTS NOV 17. LAS CRUCES "CHESS IN NOVEMBER". 4-SS G/45. At the Dona Ana Branch Community College, Main Building Commons Area Cafeteria. (3400 S. Espina, Las Cruces NM) 2 sections. Open Section: Open to any USCF member. Entry Fee: $5 per person. 4 rounds, Swiss-System. G45 Time control. Cash prizes based on entries. 1st, 2nd, Best Under 1800, Best Under 1600, Best Under 1400, Best Unrated. Novice/U1300 Section: Not USCF rated. No USCF membership required. Just come and play! (Must be rated under 1300.) Entry Fee: $5 per person. 4 rounds, Swiss-System. G45 Time control. Cash prizes based on entries. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Places. All: Registration: 8:00-9:00am. Rounds at 9:15am, 11:00am, 1:30pm, 3:15pm. TD will be Dave Meier. Bring sets, boards & clocks. USCF memberships may be obtained at registration. For more Info: Contact Roi Gershom, (505) 523-4280, e-mail: vvmhc@aol.com. RESULTS NOV 3-4. NEW MEXICO OPEN. 5-SS, Rd. 1 G/2, Rd2. 2-3 30/90, SD/1, Rds. 4-5 40/2, SD/1. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM (one blk. N. of I-40 on 12th St. NW). 3 sections. Open: open to all. EF: $30 advance. $$ (based on entries). Engraved plaque plus state championship title to top-scoring NM resident. Reserve: open to U1700/Unr. EF: $30, $25 Jrs., U/age18 in advance. $$ (based on entries). Candidate: open to U/1200. EF: $25, $20 Jrs. U/age 18. $$ (based on entries). All $5 more at site or if not received by Nov. 1. Free entry (Reserve sec. or Candidate sec.) to all adults joining USCF for the first time at this tournament (not eligible for cash prizes). Reg. 7:45-8:30am. Rds. 9 - 1:30 - 7, Sun. 9 - 3. 1/2 pt. bye any round if requested before Rnd. 2. Annual NMCO membership meeting and election of officers for 2002 at 2pm Sunday. Ent: Payable to NMCO, 12 Monterey Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87505. Info: Teanna Timmons, 505-466-3073, email: cami_tea@hotmail.com. RESULTS NOV 3. 12TH ANNUAL TAOS CHESS TOURNEY. Taos, NM. 5 Sections with top 3 rated. Entry fee $10.00. For more info: contact Dennis Hedges at 776-8597 or dhedges@laplaza.org. RESULTS OCT 24. SIMULTANEOUS EXHIBITION. International Master Jesse Kraai will hold a simultaneous exhibition on Wednesday Oct. 24 at 6:00pm in the Great Hall at St. John's. Special prizes will be awarded to those players achieving a draw or win. RESULTS OCT 20. WESTSIDE CHESS CLUB QUADS. Albuquerque. 3RR, G/25, Unrated. See WCC website for details. RESULTS SEP 29. WESTSIDE FALL CHESS CLASSIC. Albuquerque Cottonwood Mall Conference Center, (10000 Coors Blvd Bypass NW, Ground Floor between former Wards and Dillards). 4 sections. USCF rated, 4 SS, G/60; Entry Fee: $10. Registration: Entries are on a first-come, first-served basis and each section is limited to the first 18 players who sign up. If slots are available, registration forms must be postmarked no later than Friday, Sept 21, 2001. No on-site registration. Rounds: 9:00 AM, 11:15 AM, 1:45 PM, and 4:00 PM. Open and U/1600 Sections: Awards to the top 3 players. U1300 and U/1000 Sections: Awards to the top 5 players. Send entries and make checks payable to Kevin Elliott, 8401 La Paloma Ct, Albuquerque, NM 87120. Please include all vital information, i.e. player's name, USCF ID #, address, phone number, rating, expiration date, and section. Due to limited skittles space and being in a mall environment, children must supervised by their responsible adult. RESULTS SEP 15. WESTSIDE CHESS CLUB QUADS. Albuquerque. 3RR, G/25, Unrated. See WCC website for details. RESULTS SEP 8-9. 2001 SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO OPEN. 5SS, G/75. At the NMSU Corbett Center Ballroom, 1000 Brelind, Las Cruces NM. FREE Blitz Tournament Sat. Nite!! FREE Simul Sunday! Cash Prizes! Three sections: Open: 65% of total prize fund. $$/based on entries. 1st, 2nd. 3rd, Best U2000, U1900, U1800, Best Unrated. Reserve: (U1700): 35% of total prize fund. $$/based on entries. 1st, 2nd. 3rd, Best U1600, U1500, U1400, Best Unrated. Novice: (U1300): NOT rated. NO USCF membership required. $$/based on entries. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Best U1200, U1100. In addition to the SNM Open: Team play doubles the fun!! Teams: Trophies to 1st & 2nd best High School, Middle School & Elementary School. All teams will consist of 4 players and must all be from same school. Special Events! Blitz tournament: Free!! Open to all sections (must be over 1100). Saturday night, 7:00 pm sharp. 10 rounds SS, G/5. Prizes to 1st-10th place. Simul: Free!! Open to all. Sunday. IM Roberto Martin Del Campo has graciously agreed to give the simul. Entry Fee: $25. Special Discount! Under 18 & over 65 $20. Unrateds and those playing in Novice section $15. 12 and under $10. All $10 more if not received by September 1st or at site. Titled players free! ($25 from winnings if any.) Entries: Kele Gershom, PO Box 2824, Las Cruces, NM 88004. Please state if you will be playing in Blitz tournament &/or simul. If on team, include name of school, coach, names of all players, etc. All: Registration: 8-9:00 am Saturday. Rounds: Sat. 9:30-12:45-3:30. Sun. 8:30-12:30. Chief TD will be Dave Meier. Bring sets, boards & clocks if possible-none supplied. NS, NC, W. SPECIAL Hotel Rate!!: Super 8- $33.86 single, MUST ASK FOR CHESS RATE. Or, Motel 6-38.97 single, $45.65 double, ALL kids under 18 stay FREE. Both of these are recommended. (Note: NO chess rate at Motel 6.) Directions: From Albuquerque/Santa Fe/T or C take I-25 south. Exit 1 University Ave. Take University west to Jordan. Turn left (south) on Jordan. Corbett Center is on the left. From Alamogordo/White Sands take 70 west. Take I-25 south. Exit 1 University Ave. Take University west to Jordan. Turn left (south) on Jordan. Corbett Center is on the left. From El Paso/Juarez take I-10 north. Exit 142 University Ave. Take University east to Jordan. Turn right (south) on Jordan. Corbett Center is on the left. From Deming/Silver City take I-10 east. Exit 142 University Ave. Take University east to Jordan. Turn right (south) on Jordan. Corbett Center is on the left. Info: For more info, more hotels' rates and any questions, feel free to contact Roi Gershom, (505) 523-4280, vvmhc@aol.com. RESULTS AUG 18. WESTSIDE CHESS CLUB QUADS. Albuquerque. 3RR, G/25, Unrated. See WCC website for details. RESULTS JUL 28. KNIGHTLY TRIBUTATIONS OCTAGONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT. 3SS, G/90. Eldorado High School Cafeteria, Albuquerque, NM (SE of Montgomery and Juan Tabo, east side of campus). Eight-player sections (seeded by latest published USCF rating). Commemorate plaques for 1st and 2nd in each section. Rds: 9:30-1-4:30. Site Registration: 8-8:45 a.m. In Tribute to Sir Don Wilson, Sir Andy Nowak, and Sir Ron Kensek, the Knights and King's Knights Chess Club of Los Lunas and the Eagles of the Eldorado High School Chess Club of Albuquerque hereby dedicate this tournament to express our sincere and profound Appreciation for your time and effort to the Promotion, Organization, and Administration of Youth Chess Activities in New Mexico. You have made a tremendous difference in the lives of our young people. We salute You! Entry Fee: $10 if postmarked by 7/15; $12 after 7/15; $15 at site. Make checks payable to Oren V. Stevens and send to P.O. Box 30301, Albuquerque, NM 87190. For more info, call Oren at (505)298-2534 and leave a message. RESULTS JUL 22-28. HUMMINGBIRD CHESS CAMP. Hummingbird Music Camp, 104 Hummingbird Road, Jemez Springs, NM 87025. For information, see Hummingbird Music Camp Website. JUL 21. WESTSIDE CHESS CLUB QUADS. 3RR, G/25. North Valley Library (between Paseo Del Norte and Montano) in Albuquerque. The non-rated tournament runs from from 2:00 to 5:30 PM. Check-in by 2:00. Round 1 begins at 2:15 sharp. There is room for only 40 players, so sign-ups are on a first-come first-served basis. To sign up, call Kevin Elliott at 505 232-0393 (after 5:00 PM) or e-mail: elliottj@kafb.saia.af.mil. RESULTS JUL 21. DURANGO SCHOLASTICS CHESS TOURNAMENT. 4SS, G/1. Fort Lewis College, Durango, in the X'Treme Room. A great playing site with individual tables and carpet. Two sections, 11 and under and 12-18. Trophies for top 5 in each section plus honorable mention. USCF rated. Sign in and late entry is at 8:45, games begin at 9:30, we should be done by 5;00. Entry fee is $8 plus USCF membership. Entry can be mailed to; John Mical, 2307 Hermosa Ave. Durango, Co. 81301, or e-mail sign ups to jmical@compuserve.com. Call John Mical at (970)259-4718 for information about lodging, directions, or particulars. RESULTS JUN 23-24. ALBUQUERQUE OPEN. 5SS, 35/90, SD/1. Radisson Hotel, 2500 Carlisle NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (From I-25 take I-40 East. (Exit Carlisle Blvd. off I-40 and turn left.) 505-888-3311. Ask for NMCO Chess room rate. Three sections: Open Section: 1st $400 gtd., 2nd, U2000, U1800, U1600 based on entries Reserve Section (U1700): prizes based on entries Novice Section(U1400): prizes based on entries Rnds: Sat: 9-2-7; Sun: 9:30-2:30 EF (all): $31 (add an extra $2.50 if you would like a copy of the Desert Knight) mail entries by 6/20, add $10 late fee All titled player get free entry. Mail to: NMCO, 12 Monterey Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87505 More info: Teanna Timmons, 1-505-466-3073 (cami_tea@hotmail.com) or Andy Nowak, 1-505-988-1570 (anowak@cybermesa.com). (Grand Prix Points: 6) RESULTS JUN 16. WESTSIDE CHESS CLUB QUADS. 3RR, G/25. North Valley Library (between Paseo Del Norte and Montano) in Albuquerque. The non-rated tournament runs from from 3:00 to 5:50 PM. Check-in by 3:00. Round 1 begins at 3:15 sharp. There is room for only 40 players, so sign-ups are on a first-come first-served basis. To sign up, call Kevin Elliott at 505 232-0393 (after 5:00 PM) or e-mail: elliottj@kafb.saia.af.mil. RESULTS MAY 19. NM BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP. 2001 at R.B. Winning Coffee Co. 111 S. Harvard St. (1/2 blk S. of Central across from UNM), Albuquerque on Saturday 2pm. 9 Rd. Open Swiss System Tournament (Two 5 min. games with each opponent). World Blitz Chess Association rules. ENTRY: $15. PRIZES: (based on 35 entrants) 1st $150 guaranteed, 2nd $100, 3rd $50. Best score respectively of bottom _, _, _ of players: $75, 50 25. REG: Sat. 1:00-1:30 on site. Advance entries suggested to guarantee place - SPACE LIMITED. Please include your ICC blitz rating or USCF rating. Checks payable to NMCO. Mail to TD Art Glassman, RR1 Box 2083, Bernalillo, NM 87004. INFO: 505-867-2993. (No Telephone entries.) Out-of-state players welcome. RESULTS MAY 12. DONA ANA BRANCH COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHESS TOURNAMENT. 4SS, G/45. Main Building Commons Area (Cafeteria), Dona Ana Branch Community College, 3400 S. Espina, Las Cruces, NM. (Take Espina south until Gregg street. DABCC is on the right.) Two sections: Open: USCF rated (must have USCF membership). Entry fee: $10. Prizes (b/30 entries): 1st $70, 2nd $55, U1800 $45, U1600 $35, U1400 $25, U1200 $20. U1300: NOT RATED (no membership required). Entry fee: $5. Prizes (b/20 entries): 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10, 4th $5, 5th $5. All: Bring sets, boards and clocks if possible - none supplied. Your certified director will be Dave Meier. For more information, questions or directions, call Roi Gershom at (505)523-4280. RESULTS MAY 5. TAOS CHESSFEST & ANNUAL GRADE CHAMPIONSHIPS. G/30. Taos Elementary School, 31O Placitas Rd, Taos, NM. Reg: 9:30. Sections: K-1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6-12. Trophies: Top 5 in each section. EF: $10. Email dhedges@laplaza.org or call Dennis Hedges 776-8597. RESULTS APR 26-29. USCF SUPERNATIONALS II. H. Roe Bartle Hall and Convention Center, Kansas City, Missouri. Official Website. RESULTS APR 21. 7th ANNUAL PIR MALEKI MEMORIAL. Armand Hammer United World College, Montezuma, NM (6 mi. N of Las Vegas on State Hwy 65. Take Exit 343 off Interstate 25, follow New Mexico Ave. north, and watch for signs.). SECTIONS: PROFESSOR: open to over USCF/1649 or Unrated. Entry Fee: $20 (U/age 19 $15). Prizes (1st and 2nd guaranteed, other b/10): 1st $150, 2nd $100, U/2000 $50. 3 rounds, G/100. INSTRUCTOR: open to USCF 1450 - 1899 or Unrated. Entry Fee: $20 (U/age 19 $15). Prizes (1st gtd., 2nd b/10): 1st $120, 2nd $80. 3 rounds, G/100. TUTOR: open to USCF 1200 - 1699 or Unrated. Entry Fee: $15 (U/age 19 $10). Prizes (1st gtd., others b/20): 1st $90, 2nd $60, 3rd $40, U/USCF 1450 $30, UNR $20. 4 rounds, G/60. SOPHOMORE: open to youth and adults under USCF 1450 or to Unrated under age 19. Entry Fee: $15 (U/age 19 $10). Prizes (1st guaranteed, others b/20): 1st $80, 2nd $50, 3rd $30, U/USCF 1200 $20, Unrated $20. 4 rounds, G/60. SCHOLASTIC: open to under age 17 and rated under USCF 1200 or Unrated. Entry fee: $8. Prizes (1st guaranteed, others b/20): 1st $40 + T; 2nd $30 + T, 3rd $20 + T, U/USCF 1000 $15 + T, Unrated $15 + T. 5 rounds, G/45. NON-RATED BEGINNER'S Section: open to youth and adults under USCF 1200 or Unrated. Entry Fee $8, Under age 19 $5. USCF membership NOT required. Prizes: trophies to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, top U/age 18, top U/age 14. 4 rounds, G/45. Section limited to first 20 entries received. Special Discount: $5.00 off entry fee to residents of San Miguel or Mora Counties except Scholastic and Beginner's sections. FIRST PLACE PRIZE IN ALL SECTIONS GUARANTEED. LATE ENTRIES: Add $7 late fee for onsite entries or entries postmarked after Monday 4/16/01. Onsite registration, 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Note: to avoid a long wait in line, e-mail your LATE entry to alanw@newmexico.com and only pay a $5 late fee (and the section fee) when you arrive onsite. Whether post-mailed or e-mailed, entry must include all info. below. ROUND TIMES: All Sections: Round 1 at 10 AM, last round about 5:15 PM. (Beginner's Section about 3:30) ENTRIES TO: Alan Wicks, c/o United World College, PO Box 248, Montezuma, NM 87731. Tel. 505-454-4250. (Information also from TD Andy Nowak 505-988-1570.) ENTRY INFO: USCF Membership is required except Beginner's Section. Can be purchased at tournament. Pay USCF dues if new membership or if membership expires on March 2001 or earlier: adults $40 ($25 for 6-month trial), Senior (age 65+) $30, Family (receives no magazine) $20, Youth (U/age 20) $20, Scholastic (U/age 15) $13. If former or current member, include USCF ID no., rating, and expiration date. Players under age 20 include date of birth. All players include full name (incl. MI), home phone, mailing address, and e-mail address (if available). Checks payable to United World College. Half point bye available any single round. RESULTS APR 6-7. NMAA NEW MEXICO HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT. Albuquerque Academy, Albuquerque. Friday Reg: 6-6:45 pm; Rd. 1: 7pm (3A/4A/5A only). Saturday Rds.: 9, Noon, 2:30pm (all divisions). Award ceremony should be finished around 5pm. This team tournament matchs winners from the regional qualifier tournaments and determines the state AAA/AAAA/AAAAA and A/AA team champions. Tom Buchanan is this year's New Mexico High School Chess Director. RESULTS MAR 24-25. NMCO MEMORIAL OPEN. 4SS 35/90 SD/60, Holiday Inn Hotel, 4048 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe NM (West Cerrillos Rd.) (505)-473-4646. Open Sec.,U/1600, One day Scholastic Open (March 24, 4SS G/30 rds: 9:30,11:00,1:30,3:00), Prizes based on entires. Open and U/1600 entry fee:$27.50 (Desert Knight fee included) Scholastic Open entry fee: $15. All entries: $5 more if not rec'd by 22nd or at site. Prizes to first in each sections, others based on entries. Reg. 8-9, Rds. 9:30-3:30, 9:30-3:30 Info: Arthur Glassman (505)-867-2993 or Teanna Timmons (505)-466-3073 cami_tea@hotmail.com Ent: payable to, N.M.C.O., 12 Monterey Rd., Santa Fe NM 87505 NS,NC. RESULTS FEB 22-MAR 22. LOS ALAMOS CHESS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP. 4SS, G/90. Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1000 Oppenheimer Place, Los Alamos, NM. Unrated. The Los Alamos Chess Club meets in the downstairs lounge at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, Thursdays 6:30-11:00 p.m. Contact: Tom Pigott, 662-6962. RESULTS MAR 17. 22nd ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-6 CHAMPIONSHIP. Manzano High School, 12200 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM. In 7 sections: Championship Section: 4-SS, G/60. Open to all players Grades K-6. Reserve Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 1000/U. Novice Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 800/U. Cadet Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 600/U. Grades K-5 only. Primary Championship Section: 5-SS, G/35. Grades K-3 only. Booster Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 800/U. Grades K-3 only. Midget Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 600/U. Grades K-2 only. Trophies to top ten individuals and top three teams in each section (with additional honorable mention trophies). EF: $11 if postmarked by 3/2, $15 if postmarked by 3/9, and $22 if postmarked by 3/12. $2 discount for players registering on-line at the NMSCO web site, http://www.nmsco.org/NMSCO.html. Hand delivery accepted until 8 pm, 3 days after the corresponding postmark deadline. NO FED EX OR REGISTERED MAIL ACCEPTED - NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. Entries: Make checks payable to NMSCO and send to: NM Scholastic Chess Organization, c/o Martin Cooper, 521 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos, NM 87544. INF: Bill Johnson at (505)672-3084 (evenings) or bebpjohn@rt66.com. RESULTS MAR 3. 25th ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-12/YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP. Los Alamos High School, 1300 Diamond Drive, Los Alamos NM. Open to all players under age 20. Championship Section: 4-SS, G/90. Open to all players under age 20. Reserve Section: 4-SS, G/60. Under 1400/U. Novice Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 1100/U. Cadet Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 900/U, grades K-9 only. Booster Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 700/U, Grades K-5 only. Trophies to top ten individuals and top three teams in each section (with additional honorable mention trophies). EF: $11 if postmarked by February 16th, $15 if postmarked by 2/23, and $22 if postmarked by 2/26. $2 discount for players registering on-line at the NMSCO web site, http://www.nmsco.org/NMSCO.html. Hand delivery accepted until 8 pm, 3 days after the corresponding postmark deadline. NO FED EX OR REGISTERED MAIL ACCEPTED - NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. Entries: Make checks payable to NMSCO and send to: NM Scholastic Chess Organization, c/o Martin Cooper, 521 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos, NM 87544. INF: Bill Johnson at (505)672-3084 (evenings) or bebpjohn@rt66.com. RESULTS FEB 17. 22nd ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-9 CHAMPIONSHIP. St. Charles Borromeo School, Albuquerque, NM. Open to players in grades K-9. Championship Section: 4-SS, G/75. Open to all players Grades K-9. Reserve Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 1100 or unrated. Novice Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 900 or unrated. Cadet Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 700 or unrated. Grades K-8 only. Booster Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 600 or unrated. Grades K-4 only. Trophies to top ten individuals and top three teams in each section (with additional honorable mention trophies). EF: $11 if postmarked by February 2nd, $15 if postmarked by 2/9, and $22 if postmarked by 2/12. $2 discount for players registering on-line at the NMSCO web site, http://www.nmsco.org/NMSCO.html. Hand delivery accepted until 8 pm, 3 days after the corresponding postmark deadline. NO FED EX OR REGISTERED MAIL ACCEPTED - NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. Entries: Make checks payable to NMSCO and send to: NM Scholastic Chess Organization, c/o Martin Cooper, 521 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos, NM 87544. INF: Bill Johnson at (505)672-3084 (evenings) or bebpjohn@rt66.com. RESULTS FEB 3, 2001. LOS ALAMOS SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIPS. Chamisa Elementary School, 301 Meadow Lane, White Rock (directions: take NM 4 to White Rock, NOT 502 to Los Alamos; turn onto Rover Blvd at stop light with Quick Stop, turn left just past fire station onto Meadow Lane). In five sections: CHAMPIONSHIP, open to all players in grades 12 and below; RESERVE, open to all players grade 12-below with USCF ratings below 1100 or unrated; BOOSTER, open to players grade 7-below with ratings below 800 or unrated; COACHES/PARENTS, open to all (coaches and parents are encouraged to play!). All sections: 4-SS, time control G/60, trophies to top 5 players plus class and Unrated prizes (except book prizes to top 3 in Coaches/Parents section). By popular demand there will also be a PRIMARY section, open to all players grades 3 and below; 4-SS, G/30, trophies to top 5 finishers. This section will also be rated but USCF membership is not required. (Note that Primary players are entirely welcome to play in the other sections if they prefer.) Entry fee: $6 if received by 1/29, $9 if received by 8 p.m. 2/2; NO ENTRIES AT THE DOOR EXCEPT IN THE COACHES/PARENTS SECTION! USCF membership required; ENTRY FEE WAIVED FOR PLAYERS IN RESERVE, BOOSTER AND COACHES/PARENTS SECTION WHO ARE JOINING USCF FOR THE FIRST TIME. Make checks payable to Chamisa Chess Club. Players check in 8-8:45 a.m.; round times 9, 11:15, 1:45, 4. All games will be done by 6:30 p.m. (For the PRIMARY section only, the first round will also begin at 9 but subsequent rounds will simply follow as soon as the previous round is completed, allowing this section to complete play much earlier than the others.) Half-point byes available for either of the first 2 rounds by advance arrangement. Info and registration: Bill Johnson, 451 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos NM 87544, 505-672-3084 (evenings), bebpjohn@rt66.com. Make sure to include section in registration information. NOTE: This is an INDIVIDUAL event. Players from the same school/team WILL be paired against each other if the pairings so require. No smoking on the school grounds. RESULTS Dec. 15-17. 2000 NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC K-12 GRADE CHAMPIONSHIPS. 10th Anniversary Event. 6SS, G/90.The Rosen Centre (Formerly Omni Rosen) Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando FL 32819. 13 Sections (Play only those in your grade). EF: $25 if mailed by 11/22, $50 afterwards (No on-site entry). Minimum Trophy awards: Top 10 players and top 5 teams in EACH grade; Class awards = Grades 10-12: Top 1400-1599, Grades 7-12: Top 1200-1399, Grades 4-12: Top 1000-1199, Grades K-12: Top Under 1000 and Unr. Additional trophies, medals and ribbons will be awarded. Team score is total of top three (minimum two) finishers from each school per grade. First place individual and team will be National Champion for their grade. On-site check-in (no entry), 12/14 at 6-9pm and 12/15 at 8am-5pm.Opening Ceremony Fri. 6:30pm. Rds. Fri. 7pm, Sat. 10am, 2pm, 6pm, Sun. 9am, 1pm. Award Ceremony Sun. 4:30-6:00pm(approx). One 1/2-pt bye in any round except 6, if requested with entry. December rating supplement used. Side events: Blitz Fri at 9:30am, Entry $10 by 11/22, $20 afterwards till 9am. Bughouse Fri at 2pm, Entry $20 (Team) by 11/22, $40 afterwards till 1pm. Chess-in-Education Workshop: 12/16 Ent $25 ($35 on-site). Free Coaches & Parents meetings each day. Hotel Reservations at $79 ("US Chess") ASAP (800)204-7234 [(Florida (407)996-9840]. Team Rooms: (407) 629-6946. Travel/Vacation Packages (800)736-6377. ENT: Player's name, Address, State, Grade, School(even if no team), birthdate, USCF ID# & Exp date (Enclose USCF dues, if required) and rating. Mail above info and all fees to: "K-12 Grade Championships", c/o USCF, 3054 US Route 9W, New Windsor, NY 12553. Check WEB SITE: http://www.64.com/k12 for further details. Info: e-mail: harvey_lerman@juno.com RESULTS DEC 2. GEORGIA O'KEEFFE CHESS FEST. Georgia O'Keeffe Elementary School Cafeteria, 11701 San Victorio NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. All sections, 4 SS, G/30; entry fee: $12. O'Keeffe Scholastic Open. One Open section, K-12 only. USCF membership is required. Awards to the top 3 players and top 2 U1200, U1100, and top Unrated player. O'Keeffe Under 1000 Championship. Open to 1000 and below, K-12 only. USCF membership is required. Awards to top 7 players and top Unrated player. O'Keeffe Under 800 Championship. Open to 800 and below, K-12 only. USCF membership is required. Awards to top 7 players and top Unrated player. O'Keeffe Under 600 Championship. Open to 600 and below, K-12 only. USCF membership is required. Awards to top 7 players and top Unrated player. O'Keefe Novice Tournament - 3 sections: K-3, 4-6 and 7-12. This tournament is for the player with no tournament experience. No USCF membership is required and the tournament is not rated. Awards to top 9 in grades K-3; top 9 in grades 4-6; and top 6 in grades 7-12. Play a Chess Master! A Chess Master will be on hand to take on all comers in a simultaneous exhibition. Prizes will be awarded for draws and wins against the Chess Master. Signups are during the day and the exhibition is scheduled to start at 3:30. There is no charge. Bughouse Tournament. One section. Entry fee: $10 per team. No restrictions on average team ratings. Prizes for the best team name. The first round is scheduled to start at 3:30. Awards to the top 4 teams and the top 2 teams whose average team rating is U1400, U1200, U1000, U800 and top 4 teams U600. Make checks payable to Georgia O'Keeffe Chess Club and mail to Georgia O'Keeffe Chess Festival, 11219 Spyglass Hill Lane NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. (Full Details/Entry Form) RESULTS NOV 25. SECOND ANNUAL TEAMS OF THE KNIGHT. EHS cafeteria (SE corner of Montgomery and Juan Tabo, east side of campus.) Team quads, 3RR G/90, USCF rated. Registration 8-9am. Rounds at 9:30, 1:30, 5. EF $50 per team if rec'd by Nov. 18; $75 per team late or at site. Five players per team, no rating restrictions. Open to anyone! Please include team name, team captain, total team rating, captain's phone number, and names, USCF#s, ratings, and exp. dates of all players. Top four teams, based on total team rating, will be seeded into the first quad, next top four teams into second quad, etc. Ratings will be based on all published info as of November 18. Plaque and medals awarded to 1st place team in each quad. Plaque awarded to top-performing boards in each quad. Special prize to best performing family, elementary school, middle school, high school, and college teams. Send entries with checks payable to: Oren Stevens, PO Box 30301, Albuquerque, NM 87190. Organizers: Oren Stevens, 865-3542 and Scout Veitch, 291-0968. Directors: Dale Gibbs, 864-0064 and Scott Kerns, 332-3285, scottiek@unm.edu. Contact any for information. RESULTS NOV 18. DURANGO SCHOLASTIC TOURNAMENT. 4SS, G/45. Mason Center, 301 E 12th St. Durango CO. 2 Sections: Ages 12-18 and 11 and Under. Trophies awarded to top 5 in each section. Reg: 9:30. Rd 1: 10am. Subsequent rounds begin 10 minutes after the previous round is completed. EF: $8 on site. USCF rated, membership required. For more information, contact John Mical at (970)259-4718. RESULTS NOV 11. SCHOLASTIC REGIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP. 4SS, G/40. Court Youth Center, 410 W. Court Ave., Las Cruces, NM. [map] For directions, see Forum Announcement.) 2 Sections: K-12 and K-6. K-12 will be rated. K-6 may be rated. Reg: 9-9:45. Rds: 10-12:30-2:15-4. Awards ceremony: 5:30. For more info call Chief TD Lior Lapid at 524-3201 or 645-3588, or send email to him at viva158@yahoo.com. NOV 4. 11TH ANNUAL TAOS CHESS TOURNEY. 4SS, G/30. Taos Elementary School, 31O Placitas Rd, Taos, NM. 5 Sections: Open, Reserve (K-12 U/1000), Novice (K-9 U/800), Cadet (K-6 U/650), Booster (K-3 Unrated only). Entry fee $10.00. All sections rated, USCF membership required. Cash prizes in Championship section, 5 trophies in each of the other sections. Rds: 10-11:30-12:45-2. Awards ceremony: 3. Check-in by 9:30. Pre-registration or more info: 776-8597 or Taos Jr. Chess Club Box 304, Arroyo Hondo NM 87513. RESULTS OCT 28-29. NEW MEXICO OPEN. 5SS, rd. 1 & 2 SD/120, rds. 3-5 30/90, SD/60. Howard Johnson, 15 Hotel Circle NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123 (NE corner, Eubank & I-40.) (505) 296-4852. Open section. Prizes 1st, 2nd, U/2100, U1900, U1700, based on entries. U1700 section. Prizes 1st, 2nd, U1500, U1300, U1100 Based on entries. U1400 section. Prizes 1st, 2nd, U1200, U1000 based on entries. Both sections: EF $30 if registered by mail, $35 if not rec'd by Oct. 27 or if reg. on site. 1/2 pt. bye avail. if requested before 2nd round. Reg: 7:45-8:30am. Rds. at 9, 1:30, & 6; 9 & 2:30. Info: Scott Kerns (505) 332-3285, scottiek@unm.edu or Doug Field (505) 271-0412. Entries payable to: NMCO, PO box 40731, Albuquerque, NM 87196. NS, NC, W. RESULTS SEP 2-3. NEW MEXICO CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS. 4SS, 35/90; SD60. Site: Howard Johnson, 15 Hotel Circle, ABQ, NM (I-40 & Eubank.) Sections by classes: M/X/A, B, C, D, E. May play up if player has previously qualified for that class, but may not play down from current rating. Reg: 8-8:30am. Rounds 9am, 3pm; 9am, 3pm. Commemorative plaques awarded to 1st place each section; other cash or book prizes also awarded. EF: $25 if recąd by Sep. 1; $30 at site. SIDE EVENT: 5 min. blitz tourney Sat. night, 8:30pm. EF: $10. Cash prizes. Entries payable to NMCO, PO box 40731, ABQ, NM 87196. Info: Scott Kerns 332-3285, scottiek@unm.edu, or Doug Field, DRFieldLP@aol.com. RESULTS JUL 7-AUG 4. FRIDAY EVENING RATED CHESS. 5SS, 35/90 SD/30. R B Winning Coffee Company, 111 S. Harvard (near Central Ave. at UNM), Albuquerque, NM. EF $10 -- no cash prizes, no personal profit. Reg:Friday 6:15pm before Rd. 1 (please have USCF info available. Unrated players please come early -- must join USCF). Rds 6:30 every Friday. For your scheduling convenience, play only the rounds you wish (please notify the TD at least one day prior to an absence). Non-tournament private rated games can be played concurrently on Fri. evn. Cost $3 per player per evening. Set your own playing format. USCF senior TD on site. Weekly tourn. updates plus game-of-the-week will be posted. Organizer: Bill Dixon, 844-8533 or wwdixon@sandia.gov. Tournament director: Art Glassman, 867-2993. JUL 29. DURANGO SUMMER SCHOLASTICS. 4SS, G/45. Mason Center, 301 E 12th St. Durango CO. 2 Sections: Ages 12-18 and 11 and Under. Trophies awarded to top 6 in each section. Rds: 10, 11:30, 1, and 2:30. Reg: 9:30. EF: $8. Pay on site or sent to John Mical, 2307 Hermosa Ave., Durango Co. 81301. USCF membership required. For more information, contact John Mical at (970)259-4718. RESULTS JUL 23-27. HUMMINGBIRD CHESS CAMP. RESULTS JUL 22. SECOND ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE KNIGHTS. Eldorado HS cafeteria, 11300 Montgomery (& Juan Tabo) Albuquerque, NM. 3SS, G/90. Octagonal sections by latest rating. Reg: 7:30-8:30, rds. 9:15, 1, 4:30. EF: $10 if rec'd by July 19, $15 if late or registering on site. Commemorative plaques to 1st & 2nd place each octagon. Also to best performance by a registered family, college, HS, MS, and ES team. Send entries to: Oren Stevens, PO box 30301, Albuquerque, NM 87190. Info: Oren Stevens 865-3542 or 292-6154, Scott Kerns 332-3285 or scottiek@unm.edu, or Scout Veitch 291-0968. RESULTS JUN 17-18. ALBUQUERQUE OPEN. 5SS, rds. 1-2 G/2, rds. 3-5 30/90, G/1. Howard Johnson, 15 Hotel Circle NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123 (NE corner, Eubank & I-40 - MAP) (505) 296-4852. Open section: $$(b/35) 1st $250 gtd, 2nd, U2100, U1900, U1700. Reserve section, U1700: $$(b/35) 1st $175 gtd, 2nd, U1500, U1300, U1100. ALL: EF $30, $35 if not rec'd by June 15 or if reg. at site. 1/2 pt. Byes if requested by round 2. Reg: 7:45-8:30am. Rds.: 9, 1:30, & 6; 9 & 2:30. Info: Scott Kerns (505) 332-3285, scottiek@unm.edu or Doug Field (505) 271-0412. Ent: NMCO, PO box 40731, Albuquerque, NM 87196. RESULTS JUN 17. ALBUQUERQUE OPEN ONE-DAY BOOSTER. 4SS, SD/60. Site: Albuquerque Open, separate room. Open to U1200, adults welcome. EF $15. Advance entries only. Must include name, USCF ID, exp. date, June rating, & phone number. Trophies or plaques awarded. Rds.: 9, 11:15, 2:00, & 4:15. Info: Scott Kerns (505) 332-3285, scottiek@unm.edu or Doug Field (505) 271-0412. Ent: NMCO, PO box 40731, Albuquerque, NM 87196. RESULTS JUN 18. ALBUQUERQUE OPEN ONE-DAY CHEAPO. 4SS, SD/60. Site: Albuquerque Open, separate room. Open to all. EF $15. Cash prizes based on entries. Register on site: 8:15-8:45am. Rds. at 9, 11:15, 2:00, & 4:15. Info: Scott Kerns (505) 332-3285, scottiek@unm.edu or Doug Field (505) 271-0412. RESULTS MAY 12-14. NATIONAL ELEMENTARY CHAMPIONSHIP. 7SS, 25/60, SD/60. Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, 1800 Highway 26 East, Grapevine, TX 76051 "where Dallas and Forth Worth meet." In six sections: K-6, K-5, K-3, K, K-6 U900, K-3 U800. All, EF $25 if postmarked by 4/19, $50 if postmarked after. $20 fee for roster changes or section changes after 4/19. USCF membership is required and must be current; you may pay USCF membership with your entry. April Rating Supplement will be used. One half-point bye available in any round except seven if requested before start of Rd. 2. Chess sets and boards provided for tournament play only; not for skittles. In each section: at least 25 trophies to top players, at least 25 trophies to top teams, many class trophies, plaques to four players and coach on top 5 teams. Team is 2 or more players, team score is top 4 players. Opening Ceremony 5/12 12:30. Rds: 5/12 1:00 & 6:30, 5/13 9:00, 2:00, 7:00, 5/14 9:00 & 2:00. Awards Ceremony 5/14 7:00 pm. Free souvenir booklet to all players. Free parking. National Elementary Blitz Championship Thursday 5/11 at 6:30 pm. EF: $10 with advance entry, $20 on-site. Reg. ends at 5:00 pm on 5/11. National Elementary Bughouse Championship Friday 5/12 at 9:00 am. EF: $10 per player (specify partner) with advance entry, $20 each on-site. Reg. ends 9:00 pm, 5/11. HR: $109 single/double. Hilton DFW: call (800) 645-1019. Embassy Suites Outdoor Wo |