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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 dhedges@laplaza.org or 776-8597 or Box 304 Arroyo Hondo NM 87513 Check in by 9:30- Awards at 4:30 5 Rounds-Game 30- $ in Open- 5+trophies in others RESULTS
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 ìbetween 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 rec¹d 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 World: call (800) 362-2779. Make your reservations early and be sure to ask for the chess rates. Credit card or one night room deposit with be required to hold reservation, fully refundable if reservation cancelled before April 11. Check out web site for information on other hotels: www.64.com/chess/00-ELEM/. Tournament Registration: Elementary Championships, USCF, 3054 NYS Rte 9W, New Windsor, NY 12553. Credit card entries accepted 9-5 Eastern at (800) 388-KING(5464) or (914) 562-8350. All entries received will be posted at www.64.com/chess/00-ELEM/. Info: Beatriz Marinello or Sharon Brunetti at (914) 562-8350. Email: scholastic@uschess.org. NS,NC,W. RESULTS
MAY 5-7. NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP. Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church St., Tucson, AZ 85701. 4 Sects.: K-9 Championship, K-8 Championship, K-8 U1000, K-8 U750. EF: $25 postmarked by 4/12, $45 postmarked after 4/12, $65 at site. Side events extra. $$: Trophies in all sects. to top 30 individuals, top 25 teams (plaques to top 4 players and coach of top 5 teams). K-9 Champ. and K-8 Champ.: Trophies to top 5 1400-1599, 1200-1399, U1200, Unr. Plaques to top 5 club team. K-8 U1000: Trophies to top 5 U800, Unr. Plaques to top 5 club teams. K-8 U750: Trophies to top 5 U600. Unr. Medallions for everyone in all sects. with a plus score who does not receive a trophy. April 2000 Rating Supplement will be used. Sched.: May 5 - Coaches Meeting 11 am. Opening Ceremony noon. Rds. 1, 6 pm. May 6 - USCF Schol. Meeting 2:30 pm. Rds. 9 am-7 pm. May 7 - Tourn. Feedback Meeting 9:30 am. Rds. 9 am-2 pm. Closing Ceremony 7 pm. Side Events: Bughouse tourn. Thurs., May 4 3 pm. EF: $10/2-player team if sent in with Reg., $15 at site. Blitz tourn. Thurs., May 4 7 pm. EF: $10 if sent in with Reg., $15 at site. On site Reg. is avail. 12-2:15 pm. May 4 for Bughouse, 12-6 pm for Blitz. Travel: Discount air fares on American Airline avail. from International tours, 1-800-777-6242. For travel from Tucson Airport to hotel contact Arizona Shuttle (520) 889-1000 or for grp. rates contact Jo Mills, (520) 881-4111. For shuttle from Phoenix Airport to Tucson contact Tucson-Phoenix Shuttle (520) 584-0000. Info. Robert Giffords, (520) 321-4161, nationals@sazchess.org. HR: Holiday Inn City Center $89 single/double, $99 triple/ quad, 1-800-HITUCSON. Santa Rita Clarion $89 single/double, $99 triple/ quad, 1-800-622-1120. Inn suites $65 single/double//triple/quad, 1-800-446-6589. Sheraton Four Points, $69 single/double, 1-800-533-6838. Days Inn, $47 single/double/triple/quad, 1-800-325-2525. Web site: www.sazchess.org/nationals. Ent: 2000 National Junior High School Championships, PO Box 42407, Tucson, AZ 85733, OR call USCF at 1-800-388-KING for credit card EF. Reg. can be made at site Thurs. evening May 4 or Fri. morning May 5. Fri. morn. EF will automatically receive a 1/2-pt. bye for Rd. 1. NS, NC, W. RESULTS
APRIL 29. 6th ANNUAL PIR MALEKI MEMORIAL. United World College, Montezuma, NM (6 mi N of Las Vegas on State Hwy 65). 1st gtd. in all sections. 5 sections: PROFESSOR, 3 SS, G/100, open to all. EF: $20. $$G: 150-100. INSTRUCTOR, 3 SS, G/100, open to U1950/UNR, EF: $20, $$ (b/10): 120-80. TUTOR, 4 SS, G/60, open to U1700/UNR, EF: $15, $$ (b/20): 90-60-40, class prizes. SOPHOMORE, 4 SS, G/60, open to U1450/UNR (UNR must be U/age 19), EF: $15, $$(b/20) 80-50-30, class prizes. SCHOLASTIC, 5 SS, G/45, open to U1200/UNR, U/age 16. EF: $8 $$(b/20) 40-30-20, U/1000 15, UNR 15. Reg. 8:45-9:30. All: Rd. 1 at 10:00, last round at 5:30. TD permission needed to play up more than 1 section. Site entry or entry postmarked 4/24 or later, add $7. U/age 19 $5 off EF exc. Schol. Sect. $5 off to residents of San Miguel or Mora Counties. Ent: Alan Wicks, PO Box 248, Montezuma, NM 87731. Tel. 505-454-1705. Also TD Andy Nowak, 505-988-1570. NS. NC. RESULTS
APRIL 28-30. NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP. The Charlotte Convention Center, 501 College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. 7SS; 25/60, SD/60. Three sections: K-12, Open; K-12, U1300; K-12, U1000. EF $25 if received by April 5, 2000, $50 later. Trophies to top 25 individuals and top 25 teams in each section. Additional class trophies in each section. Rounds: Fri. 1 PM & 6 PM; Sat. 9 AM, 2 PM & 7 PM; Sun. 9 AM & 2 PM. USCF membership is req'd. One 1/2 pt. bye allowed for rounds 1-6 if requested with advance entry. National High School Quick Chess Championship, April 27 at 8:00 PM. EF $10 by April 5, 2000; $20 later. National High School Bughouse Championship, April 28 at 9:00 AM. EF $10/Team by April 5, 2000; $20 later. RESULTS
APR 15. NEW MEXICO K-12 GRADE CHAMPIONSHIPS. 4-SS, G/30. Taos Elementary School, 31O Placitas Rd, Taos, NM. Reg: 9:30. Rd. 1: 10:00. Sections: K-1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grades 7-12. Trophies: Top 5 in each section. EF: $10 prior to 4/15; $15 on-site. Make checks payable to the Taos Junior Chess Club and send to Taos Junior Chess Club, 235 Paseo del Canon, Taos, NM 87571.
APR 7-8. NMAA NEW MEXICO HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT. Albuquerque Academy, Albuquerque. Friday Reg: 6-6:45 pm; Rd. 1: 7pm (3A/4A 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 determine the state AAA/AAAA and A/AA team champions. Tom Buchanan is this year's New Mexico High School Chess Director.
MAR 25. 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 four sections: CHAMPIONSHIP, open to all players in grades 12 and below; RESERVE, open to all players grade 12-below with USCF ratings below 1200 or unrated; BOOSTER, open to players grade 7-below with ratings below 900 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). Entry fee: $5 if received by 3/21, $8 if received by 8 p.m. 3/24; 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 p.m. 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. 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
MAR 11. 21st ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-6 CHAMPIONSHIP Pojoaque High School, Pojoaque, NM. Open to all players in grades K-6. Championship Section: 4-SS, G/60. Open to all players Grades K-6. Reserve Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 1000 or unrated. Novice Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 800 or unrated. Cadet Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 600 or unrated. Grades K-5 only. Cadet Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 600 or unrated. Grades K-5 only. Primary Championship Section: 5-SS, G/35. Grades K-3 only. Booster Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 800 or unrated. Grades K-3 only. Midget Section: 5-SS, G/35. Under 600 or unrated. Grades K-2 only. Trophies to top ten individuals and top three teams in each section (with additional honorable mention trophies). EF: $ 9 if postmarked by February 25th, $13 if postmarked by 3/3, and $20 if postmarked by 3/6. 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 Jeff Dunning, 121 Aztec Ave, Los Alamos, NM 87544. For more information, contact Jeff Dunning at (505)672-3870 (evenings) or email at . RESULTS
MAR 11. NMAA REGION 3 - NORTHEAST REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENT. Wagon Mound High School. This is a qualifying tournament open to NMAA member schools in the region. See the NMAA Chess Association Constitution & Bylaws for more information. Jeff Raloff is the Regional Director.
MAR 4-5. NMCO MEMORIAL OPEN. 4SS, 35/105, SD/60. Howard Johnson, 15 Hotel Circle NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123 (NE corner, Eubank & I-40.) (505) 296-4852. Open Section, U1800 section, U1400 section. Prize money based on entries. All sections: EF $25, u/age 18 $20. EF $5 more if not rec'd by Mar. 3. or on site. Prizes to 1st in each section; other prizes based on entries. Reg. 7:45-8:30am. Rds. 9 & 3, 9 & 3. Info: Scott Kerns (505) 332-3285, scottiek@unm.edu or Doug Field (505) 271-0412. Ent: payable to NMCO, PO box 40731, Albuquerque, NM 87196. NS, NC, W. RESULTS
FEB 26. 24th ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-12/YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP. UNM Student Union Bldg, Albuquerque 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 or unrated. Novice Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 1100 or unrated. Cadet Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 900 or unrated. Grades K-9 only. Booster Section: 5-SS, G/45. Under 700 or unrated. Grades K-5 only. Trophies to top ten individuals and top three teams in each section (with additional honorable mention trophies). EF: $ 9 if postmarked by February 11th, $13 if postmarked by 2/18, and $20 if postmarked by 2/21. 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 Jeff Dunning, 121 Aztec Ave, Los Alamos, NM 87544. For more information, contact Jeff Dunning at (505)672-3870 (evenings) or email at . RESULTS     (UNM K-12 Side Tournament RESULTS).
FEB 26. TAOS QUADS. Taos, NM. RESULTS.
FEB 12. 21st 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: $ 9 if postmarked by January 28th, $13 if postmarked by 2/4, and $20 if postmarked by 2/7. 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 Jeff Dunning, 121 Aztec Ave, Los Alamos, NM 87544. For more information, contact Jeff Dunning at (505)672-3870 (evenings) or email at . RESULTS.
DEC 10-12, 1999. 1999 NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC K-12 GRADE CHAMPIONSHIPS. 6SS, G/90. The Galt House Hotel, 140 North 4th Avenue, Louisville, KY 40202. 13 Sections. You play only those in your grade. EF: $25 if mail by 11/17, $50 later. Awards for main event: Trophies to top 10 players and top five teams in each grade; and following class awards: Grade 10-12: Top 1400-1599; Grade 7-12: Top 1200-1399; Grades 4-12: Top 1000-1199; Grades K-12: Top U1000 and Unr. Additional trophies will be awarded. Ribbons for all participants. Team score is total of top three finishers from each school per grade. The first place player and team will be recognized as the National Champion for their grade. No on-site entries. On-site check-in 6-9 pm. 12/9 and 8 am.- 5 pm. 12/10. Opening ceremony 6:30 pm 12/10. Rds. 7, 10-2-6, 8-12. Only one one-half point bye in any round 1-5 except six if requested in advance. The December Rating Supplement will be used. Awards Ceremony: 12/12 at 3:30 pm. Side events: Speed Tournament: 12/10 at 9:30 am. Bughouse Tournament: 12/10 at 1 pm. EF: $10 each event per player in advance, $20 on-site. Chess in Education Workshop: 12/11. EF: $25 in advance, $35 on-site. For housing information call: Galt House Hotel (520) 589-5200 - (800) 626-1814. Rate $69 (1-4), reserve by December 1st, mention chess. Team Rooms are available for $50 per day, contact USCF for reservations. Make checks payable to USCF. Contact Beatriz Marinello or Sharon Brunetti at (914) 562-8350 x 130/128 or scholastic@uschess.org. Visit http://www.64.com/chess/99-K12/ for further information. Mail EF to USCF 30-54 NYS Rte. 9W, New Windsor, NY 12553. Entries must include player's name, grade and all fees to be accepted. List name, address, grade, school (even if no team), birthday, USCF ID number, USCF expiration (enclose USCF dues if necessary) and rating. You may also enter by phone (800) 388-KING. RESULTS
DEC 11. 10TH ANNUAL TAOS CHESS TOURNEY. 4-SS, G/30. Taos Elementary School, 31O Placitas Rd, Taos, NM. 5 Sections: Championship (Open), Reserve (K-12 U/1000), Novice (K-9 U/800), Cadet (K-6 UNR), Booster (K-3 UNR). Entry fee $7.00 ($10.00 on site). Top 3 sections rated. 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
DEC 4. GEORGIA O'KEEFFE CHESS FEST '99. Georgia O'Keeffe Elementary School Cafeteria, 11701 San Victorio NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. 5 Events! Approximately 90 trophies and medals! O'Keeffe Scholastic Open. One Open section, K-12 only. 4 SS, G/30. Entry fee: $10. USCF membership is required. Awards to the top 3 players and top 2 B, C, D, E players and top Unrated player. O'Keeffe Under 1250 Championship. Open to 1250 and below, K-12 only. One section. 4 SS, G/30. Entry fee: $10. USCF membership is required. Awards to top 4 players and top 4 U1100, U1000, U900, U800, U700 and top Unrated player. O'Keefe Novice Tournament. This tournament is for the player with no tournament experience. No USCF membership is required and the tournament is not rated. K-12 only, one section, 4 SS, G/30. Entry fee: $10. Awards to top 14 in grades K-5; top 5 in grades 6-8; and top 5 in grades 9-12. 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. 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. Awards to the top 4 teams and the top 2 teams whose average team rating is U1500, U1300, U1100, U900 and U700. There will be NO ON SITE REGISTRATION. Entries are limited to the first 200 to sign up because of space limitations. Entries must be received by Wednesday, Dec. 1. NO exceptions. Rounds for all sections are at 9:00, 10:30, 12:00 & 1:30. The Chess Master simultaneous exhibition and the Bughouse tournament are scheduled to start at 3:30. Make checks payable to Georgia OíKeeffe Chess Club and mail to Georgia O'Keeffe Chess Festival, 11219 Spyglass Hill Lane NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Visit the official O'Keeffe Chess Fest Page (includes printable entry form) at the Georgia O'Keeffe Elementary Chess Club site. Still have questions? Call Ramon Carrillo, 298-2401, or e-mail Kim Hughes at Mcnimbus@worldnet.att.net. RESULTS
NOV 27. TEAMS OF THE KNIGHT TEAM TOURNAMENT. Eldorado HS cafeteria (SE corner of Montgomery and Juan Tabo, east side of campus.) 3RR G/90 USCF rated. 5 players per team, 4 teams per quad. No rating restrictions on teams. Registration 8-9am. Rounds 9:30, 1:30, 5. EF $50 per team if received by Nov. 20, $75 per team late entry or at site. Top four teams (based on total team rating) are seeded into first quad, next top four teams are seeded into second quad, etc. Ratings based on all published information as of Nov. 20. Plaque and medals awarded to 1st place team in each quad. Plaques awarded to top performing boards in each quad. Special prizes to best performance by family, elementary school, middle school, and high school teams. Organizers: Oren Stevens (865-3542) and Scout Veitch (291-0968) Directors: Edwin Wong (836-3473) Scott Kerns (332-3285, scottiek@unm.edu) and Dale Gibbs (864-0084.) Contact any for questions or further info. Send entries to: Oren Stevens PO Box 30301 Albuquerque, NM 87190. RESULTS
NOV 20-21. 1999 ALL AMERICA CUP. The National Scholastic Action Chess Championship. 9 games at Game in 30 Time Control. Where: The Ramada Valley Resort, 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale, Az. 85251. Sections: 1) High School (K-12), 2) Junior High (K-9), 3) Elementary (K-6), 4) Primary (K-3), 5)Kindergarten (K and below). All, EF: $25 if by 11/13, $40 late. USCF Membership Required. May be obtained with registration or at the site. Awards Trophies to Top 25 Individuals or those scoring six points and Top 10 Teams. "National Finalist" Plaques to Every Player Not Receiving a Trophy. Registration: $25 if postmarked by November 10th. $40 thereafter. Round Times: Saturday: 10am, 11:45am, 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm Sunday: 10am, 11:45am, 2pm, 3:30pm Awards Ceremony: 5pm on Sunday National Scholastic Blitz Championship: Friday evening, November 19th at 6:30pm in the convention center. Entry fee is $10 if you pre-register, $20 at the site. Blitz registrations close at 6 pm. Reservations: 1-800-321-4952. Rooms are $85. Mini-Suites are $99. Information: 480-951-9450. Email: ascachess@aol.com Check Payable to: ASCA C/o Richard Peterson 8511 E. Cactus Road Scottsdale, Az 85260. Information and entry forms may be obtained from our website ChessLogic.com. HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS - JUNIOR HIGH RESULTS - ELEMENTARY RESULTS - PRIMARY RESULTS - KINDERGARTEN RESULTS.
OCT 30. "KNIGHTS AND FRIGHTS" QUADS. 3RR, G/45. Chamisa Elementary School, 301 Meadow Lane, White Rock. Open to all scholastic players; separate coaches' section(s) if enough interest. In quads (4-player round robins) by rating, unrated players assigned to sections based on estimated strength. This is an individual event, not a team event; pairing of teammates will be avoided where practical (e.g. through section assignments of unrated players) but will not be forbidden absolutely. Registration 12:00-12:45; first round at 1 p.m., rounds at 2:45 and 4:30, all games done by 6 p.m. Entry fee: $3 if received by 10/28, $5 thereafter. USCF membership required; entry fee waived for players joining USCF for the first time. Prizes will be Halloween pumpkins to the winners of each section! Players are encouraged to come in Halloween costumes, door prizes to best costumes. Send entries to Bill Johnson, 451 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos 87544; checks payable to Chamisa Chess Club. For more information call 672-3084 or e-mail bebpjohn@rt66.com. RESULTS
OCT 16-17. NEW MEXICO OPEN. 5SS, Rd. 1 G/2, Rds. 2-5 35/90, SD/60. Howard Johnson, 15 Hotel Circle NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123 (NE corner, Eubank & I-40). (505) 296-4852. 2 Sections: Open, EF $30. $$(b/40); $225, U2100 $120, U1950 $100, U1800 $80, U1650 $60. Engraved plaque plus State Champ. title to top scoring NM resident. Reserve, open to U 1600/Unr. EF: $25. $$ (b/40): $150, U1450 $100, U1300 $80, U1150 $60, U1000 $40. All, EF $5 more if not received by 10/15. Additional prize $$ based on entries. Reg. 7:45-8:25 am. Rds. 9-1:30-7, 9-2:30. 1/2 pt. bye any rd. if requested before rd. 1. Annual NMCO Memb. Meeting and Election of Officers for 2000 at 8:30 am Sun. Info: Ben Porter (505) 266-9441 or Ron London (505) 299-5915. Ent: Payable to NMCO, P.O. Box 40731, Albuquerque, NM 87196-0731. NS, NC, W. RESULTS.
SEP 18. SEPTEMBER SWEET SIXTEEN TOURNEY. 4SS, G/60 SD. Eldorado High School Cafeteria, 11300 Montgomery Blvd, Albuquerque, NM (near the intersection of Juan Tabo and Montgomery, NE side of campus). Registration 7:45-8:30am. Rounds at 9, 11:30, 2:30, and 5. Sixteen-player sections based on most current USCF rating. Entry fee $10 postmarked by Sep. 13 - $15 at site or late entry. Plaques/trophies/medals awarded to top four in each section. Top Upset book prize to top upset of tournament. Concession snacks available. USCF memberships available through mail or on site: $40 adult, $17 youth u/age 19, $12 scholastic u/age 15. TD Scott Kerns. Sponsored by EHS Chess. Send entries to: Scott Kerns, 4018 Calle Castano, N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87111. Checks payable to EHS Chess Club. Questions - call Scott Kerns 332-3285 or e-mail scottiek@unm.edu. RESULTS
AUG 28-29. NEW MEXICO CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP. 4SS, 35/90, SD/60. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (Spec. Events Bldg.), Albuquerque, NM (one blk. N. of I-40 on 12th St. NW). 6 Sections: M/X, A, B, C, D, E/under 1200. All, Each sec. open to anyone who previously attained min. sec. rating. If only 4-5 ent./sec., round robin pairings tables will be used. EF: $25, $20 under 18 if rec'd by 8/26; All $5 more at site. $$ based on entries. Reg. 7:45-8:25 am. Rds. 9-2:30, 9-2:30. Info: Ben Porter (505) 266-9441 or Ron London (505) 299-5915. Ent: Payable to NMCO, P.O. Box 40731, Albuquerque, NM 87196-0731. NS, NC, W. RESULTS
AUG 14. LOS ALAMOS QUICK CHESS FEST. 10RR, G/10. Mesa Public Library (upstairs), 2400 Central Ave., Los Alamos (next to Fuller Lodge). Check-in 9-10 a.m.; Preliminary Sections: 10:00-12:30; Finals Sections 1:30-4:00. Entry fees: $8 (adults), $5 (youth under age 20) if received by 8/9, $2 more thereafter. Advance entries only; no entries at the door. This is a United States Chess Federation "QuickChess" rated event. Membership in the USCF is required ($40/year for adults, $17/year for youth under 20, $12/year for juniors under 15). Entry fee waived for players joining the USCF for the first time! Every player will get to play at least 10 games. 5 games in the morning in round robin sections, top players in each section seeded into Championship Finals round-robin section, next player into 1st Finals Flight, etc. Chess books as prizes to top 2 finishers in each Finals section. This tournament is QuickChess rated. See Announcement for more information and entry form. RESULTS
JUN 9, JUL 14, AUG 11. LOS ALAMOS SUMMER CHESS LEAGUE. 6-SS, G/30. Los Alamos Golf Course. 6-8:30 pm. Individual matches. Check-in at 6pm. 2 matches per evening. Unrated. EF: $1 (per evening). RESULTS
JUL 26-JUL 30. HUMMINGBIRD NATIONAL CHESS CAMP. Hummingbird Music Camp. For additional information call Elliott Higgins, 1-505-829-3060, 266-1611 (e-mail - ehig@aol.com or hummingbird@jemez.com) RESULTS
JUL 16-18. U.S. JUNIOR OPEN. July 16-18 or 17-18 Arizona Inn Suites Hotel, 475 North Granada Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701. 4 Sections: Under 21, open to all under 21 years old as of 1/1/99. 5SS, 40/2, SD/1. $$G 250-150-100, first place seeded into next year's U.S. Junior Invitational if age eligible. Trophies to top 10; top two class A, B, C, D, U1200, Unr.; top age 19, 18, 17, 16, 15/below. Rds.: Fri. 7 pm, Sat. 10:30-5, Sunday 9-4 (2-day option, rounds 1-2 G/90, Rds.: Saturday 10:30-2-5, Sunday 9-4). Under 16, Under 13, and Under 10. Under 16, Under 13 and Under 10 sections, open to all that meet age requirement as of 1/1/99. 6SS, G/90. Saitek clock to 1st, trophies to top 20 in each section. Under 16: trophies to top two class C, D, E, U1000, Unr.; top age 14, 13, 12/below. Under 13: trophies to top two class D, E, F, U800, Unr.; top age 11, 10, 9/below. Under 10: trophies to top two class E, F, G, U600, Unr.; top age 8, 7, 6/below. Rds. Saturday 10:30-2-5, Sunday 9-12:30-4. All, EF: $25 if mailed by 7/2/99, $35 after, $40 at site. Four trophies + plaque to top five team groups, based on top four scores from all sections (Under 21 section players add one point). Team members may be from same school, club, league or other organization. Participation medals for all. Reg. 5-6 pm on Fri. 7/16 or 8-10 am on Sat. 7/17. Half point byes available if requested in advance, two byes maximum. Bughouse tournament Fri. night at 7:30 pm, Blitz tournament Sat. night at 7:30 pm. HR: $49, (520) 622-3000. Wildcat Chess Camp held at University of Arizona July 11-16, call 520-626-4444 for camp information or registration. Info: Lee LaFrese, (520) 885-4885, e-mail: lafrese@goodnet.com , www.sazchess.org/usjr. Checks payable to SACA. Enter: U.S. Junior Open, c/o SACA, P.O. Box 42407, Tucson, AZ 85733. NS,NC,W. RESULTS
JUL 10. FIRST ANNUAL GATHERING OF KNIGHTS. 3-SS, G/90. Eldorado High School Cafeteria, Albuquerque, NM (located near the intersection of Juan Tabo and Montgomery, NE side of campus.) Open to Youth and Adults. Octagonals (8-Player Sections based on ratings). EF: $10 paid in advanced (post marked by 7/5); $15 late or at site. Reg. 7:45-8:30 AM. Rds. 9-1-4:30. Commemorative plaques recognizing First Place winner of each section as Section Knights and 2nd Place winner as Candidate Knights. USCF Membership required and available at site. New or renewed USCF memberships: Adults, $40; Youth U/age 18, $17, Scholastic U/age 15 $12. Entries & information: Oren V. Stevens, P.O. Box 30301, Albuquerque, NM 87190. Make checks & MOney Orders payable to Eldorado High School Chess Club. Tournament is sponsored by Eldorado High School Eagles and the King's Knight Chess Club of Los Lunas. Tournament Administrators: Oren Stevens, Sir Scott Kerns, Sir Edwin Wong. Tournament Director: Sir Edwin Wong. RESULTS
JUN 12-13. ALBUQUERQUE OPEN. 5-SS, Rd. 1 G/2, Rds. 2-5 35/90, SD/60. Howard Johnson Hotel, 15 Hotel Circle NE, Albuquerque, NM (NE corner, Eubank & I-40). (505)296-4852. 3 Sections: Open, U/1800, & U/1400. EF: $30, $25 U/18 in advance; all $5 more at the door. Prize money based on number of entries. USCF rated. Reg. 7:45-8:25 am. Rds. 9-1:30-7, 9-2:30. Send advance entried to NMCO, P.O. Box 40731, Albuquerque, NM 87196-0731; checks payable to NMCO. For further info: Ben Porter (505)266-9441 or Ron London (505)299-5915. RESULTS
JUN 5. NEW MEXICO BLITZ CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP. Dbl-RR, G/5 (at least 12 matches guaranteed). R.B. Winning Coffee Co., 111 S. Harvard, Albuquerque (100 ft. S. of Central Ave across from UNM). Open to all - no membership required (suggested min. rating - 1000). Qualifyiing rounds in the morning. Championship and Consolation rounds after lunch. EF: $10 (100% return as non-cash prizes). Reg: Absolutely NO ENTRIES accepted after 9:45 a.m. (space limited to 40). World Blitz Chess Association and TOUCH MOVE rules will be used and a copy will be available prior to June 5th at R.B. Winning. Info: Art Glassman (organizer & tournament director) 867-2993. RESULTS
MAY 14-16. 1999 NATIONAL ELEMENTARY CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP. 7SS, 25/60, SD/60. Phoenix Civic Plaza, 225 E. Adams St., Phoenix, AZ. February rating list used. 6 Sections: Kindergarten. Primary K-3. Primary K-3 U800. Elementary K-5. Elementary K-6. Elementary K-6 U900. All, EF: $25 if postmarked by 4/20, $50 if postmarked after. This will be enforced. $20 fee for substitutions or changes after 4/20. Current USCF membership required. Big trophies to top 25 individuals and teams in each section, five plaques to top 10 teams, trophies to all Kindergarteners, participation awards to all players. Team is two or more. Team score is top four scores. Opening ceremony 12:30 pm Friday, May 14. Game starting times: Friday Rd. 1, 1 pm; Rd. 2, 6 pm; Saturday Rd. 3, 9 am; Rd. 4, 2 pm; Rd. 5, 7 pm; Sunday Rd. 6, 9 am; Rd. 7, 2 pm. 1/2 byes OK if requested in advance, except rd. 7. Awards ceremony: 7 pm Sunday. National Elementary Blitz Championship: May 13 at 6:30 pm, EF: $10 in advance, $20 at site. All registration ends at 5 pm sharp. National Elementary Bughouse Championship: May 14 at 9 am, EF: $10 in advance, $20 at site. All registration ends at 9 pm May 13. Hotel reservations: Phoenix Convention Housing Authority (there is no additional charge for their services). 1-800-367-7666. Hotel rates from $39 to $149. Additional Information: Day or night 602-951-9450 or e-mail ASCACHESS@AOL.COM. RESULTS
MAY 7-9. 1999 NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH CHAMPIONSHIP. 7SS, 25/1, SD/1. Adam's Mark Hotel, 50 North Third Street, Columbus, OH 43215. Open to grades K-9. In 4 Sections: K-9. K-8. K-8 U1000. K-8 U750. All, EF: $25 (all sections) advance, $40 if postmarked after 4/13, $50 at site thru 8 pm 5/6. Trophies to top 25 players, additional class trophies in each section. Trophies to top 25 teams. Top four scores from school added to produce team score; all players on team must attend same school (no combined teams). Reg. Thurs. 6-9 pm. Rounds: 1-6, 9-2-7, 9-2. 1/2-point bye available in rounds 1-6 if mentioned when registering. February rating list used. All substitutions, changes, switches from advance entry list $20. Opening ceremony Friday at 12 noon. Coaches meeting Friday 11 am & Sun. 9:30 am. USCF Scholastic meeting Saturday 2:30 pm. Closing ceremony Sunday at 7 pm. Special events: National Junior High Blitz Championship: May 6 at 6:30 pm, EF: $10 in advance, $20 at site. All registration ends at 5 pm sharp. National Junior High Bughouse Championship: May 7 at 9 am, EF: $10 in advance, $20 at site. All registration ends at 9 pm May 6. HR: $86, reserve by 4/13, 1-614-228-5050. Website: www2.netcom.com/~gerben/jhs.html Make checks payable to U.S. Chess Federation. Info/Entries: Thad Rogers, 3055 General Lee Road, Macon, GA 31204. 1-912-742-5607. NS,NC,W. RESULTS
APR 24. FIFTH ANNUAL PIR MALEKI MEMORIAL CHESS TOURNAMENT. Armand Hammer United World College, Montezuma, NM (6 mi N of Las Vegas on State Hwy 65). FIVE SECTIONS: Professor Section: 3-SS, G/90. Open to all. EF: $20 (U/age 19 $15). Prizes (both guaranteed): 1st $150, 2nd $100. Instructor Sction: 3-SS, G/90. Open to U/1950 and UNR. EF: 20 (U/age 19 $15). Prizes (1st \gtd., 2nd b/10): 1st $1120, 2nd $80. OTHER SECTIONS: 4-SS, G/60. Tutor Section: Open to U/1750 & UNR. EF: $15 (U/age 19 $10). Prizes (1st gtd., others b/20): 1st $90, 2nd $60, 3rd $40, U/1450 $30, UNR $20. Sophomore Section: Open to U/1450 & UNR(U/19). EF: $15 (U/age 19 $10). Prizes (1st gtd., others b/20): 1st $80, 2nd $50, 3rd $30, U/1200 $20, UNR $20. Scholastic Section: (Open to U/age 16 only) U/1200 & UNR. EF: $6. Prizes (1st gtd., others b/20): 1st $35+trophy, 2nd $25+trophy, 3rd $20, U/1000 $15, UNR $15. $5 discount to residents of San Miguel and Mora counties (except for Scholastic Section). $7 late fee for site entries or entries postmarked 4/19/99 or later. On site Registration: 8:45-9:30 AM. Rds: Professor and Instructor 10-1:45-5:30, Other sections 10-12:30-3-5:30. Entries to: Alan Wicks c/o United World College, PO Box 248, Montezuma, NM 87731. Tel: 505-454-1705. (Information also from TD Andy Nowak 505-988-1570.) Entry Info: USCF membership is required (Can be purchased at tournament). Include USCF ID number, rating, expiration date, and phone number with entry. Players under age 19 include date of birth. If applicable, include USCF dues: Adults $40 ($35 if joining USCF for the first time), Youth (U/age 19) $17, Scholastic (U/age 19) $12. NS,NC. Checks payable to United World College. RESULTS
APR 17. NEW MEXICO K-12 GRADE CHAMPIONSHIPS. 4-SS, G/30. Taos Elementary School, Taos, NM. 6 Sections (K-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-12). Reg: 9-9:30 am. (Must check in by 9:30.) Rd 1: 10 am. Awards ceremony: 4 pm. Awards to top 5 in each section. EF: $7 ($10 on site), checks payable to Taos Jr. Chess Club, Box 304, Arroyo Hondo 87513. This tournament is rated. Entries & Information: Dennis Hedges at (505)776-8597. RESULTS
APR 8-11 1999 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP. 7SS, 25/60, SD/60. Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 West Avenue North, Sioux Falls, SD. February rating list used. 3 Sections: K-12 Open, open to all K-12. K-12 U1300, open to K-12 U1300. K-12 U1000, open to K-12 U1000. All, EF: $25 if rec'd by 3/16, $50 at site. Prizes: Top 25 players, Top 25 Teams (Plaques to top four on top five teams), additional class prizes in each section. Rds. 1-6, 9-2-7, 9-2. National HS Blitz Chess Championship, 4/8, 6 pm, EF: $10 by 3/16, $20 after 3/16, Reg. ends 5 pm 4/8. National HS Bughouse Championship, 4/9, 9 am, EF: $10 team by 3/16, $20 after 3/16. Please make all checks payable to the U.S. Chess Federation (USCF). Info and Ent: De Knudson, 2100 Slaten Ct., Sioux Falls, SD 57103. (605) 338-9431. e-mail: knudson@dakota.net Enclose SASE to confirm entry.RESULTS
MAR 26-27. NMAA NEW MEXICO HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT. Albuquerque Academy. 6400 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Large High Schools: 4-SS, G/75. Reg. 5-6pm, Friday. Rd1: 6pm, Friday. Rd2: 8am, Saturday. Small High School: 3-RR, G/75. Rd1: 8am, Saturday. This tournament will match winners from the regional qualifier tournaments and determine the state AAA/AAAA and A/AA team champions. Tom Buchanan is this year's New Mexico High School Chess Director. RESULTS
MAR 20. NMAA REGION 5 - ALBUQUERQUE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENT. Albuquerque Academy. 6400 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Tom Buchanan is this year's Albuquerque Regional Director. RESULTS: 1st - Albuquerque Academy, 2nd - Eldorado, 3rd - Manzano, 4th - Del Norte, 5th - Valley, 6th - Sandia, 7th - Rio Grande.
MAR 20. NMAA REGION 3 - SOUTHWEST REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENT. UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: 1st - Las Cruces, 2nd - Silver.
MAR 13. 1999 NEW MEXICO K-6 CHAMPIONSHIP. Univ. of NM Student Union Bldg, Albuquerque NM. Open to players in grades K-6. Championship section: Open to all. Top NM player in grades K-6 = 1999 K-6 Champion. Reserve section: Open to U1050 or Unr. Novice section: Open to U900 or Unr. Cadet section: Open to U800 or Unr, through 5th grade. Primary section: Open to all in grade 3 or below. Top NM player in grades K-3 = 1999 K-3 Champion. Booster section: Open to U750 or Unr, through 3rd grade. Championship section 4-SS, G/60, all other sections 5-SS, G/35. All sections: Trophies to 1-5 places, 1-2 U, 1-2 class, plus Honorable Mention (top 10 players in each section will receive trophies). Team prizes (up to 4 players/team): 1-4 plus top K-5 team in Championship section, 1-3 all other sections. EF: $ 9, $13, $20 if postmarked by 2/26, 3/5, 3/8 respectively. NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. Entries: Make checks payable to NMSCO and send to: NM K-6, c/o Martin Cooper, 521 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos NM 87544. INF: Bill Johnson, 505-672-3084 or bebpjohn@rt66.com. RESULTS
MAR 6. NMAA REGION 3 - NORTHEAST REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENT. Santa Fe Prep, Santa Fe, NM. 3 Rounds. Rd 1: 9:00. Jeff Raloff was elected Regional Director for 2000. RESULTS
FEB 27. 1999 NEW MEXICO K-9 CHAMPIONSHIP. DeVargas JHS, 1720 Llano, Santa Fe NM. Open to players in grades K-9. Championship section: Open to all. Top NM player in grades K-9 = 1999 K-9 Champion. Reserve section: Open to U1250 or Unr. Novice section: Open to U1000 or Unr. Cadet section: Open to U850 or Unr, through 8th grade. Championship section 4-SS, G/75, all other sections 5-SS, G/45. All sections: Trophies to 1-5 places, 1-2 Unr, 1-2 class, plus Honorable Mention (top 10 players in each section will receive trophies). Team prizes (up to 4 players/team): 1-4 in Championship section, 1-3 all other sections. EF: $ 9, $13, $20 if postmarked by 2/12, 2/19, 2/22 respectively. NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. Entries: Make checks payable to NMSCO and send to: NM K-9, c/o Martin Cooper, 521 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos NM 87544. INF: Bill Johnson, 505-672-3084 or bebpjohn@rt66.com. RESULTS
FEB 20-21. MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT. 4SS, 35/90, SD/60. Radisson Hotel, I-40 and Carlisle (Exit 160, NE Corner), Albuquerque, NM. (505)888-3311. 3 Sections: OPEN. U1800. and U1400. All, EF: $25 in advance; all $5 more at the site. $$ based on entries. Reg. 7:45-8:25 am. Rds. 9-3, 9-3. No half-point byes. Info: Ben Porter 266-9441. Ent: payable to NMCO, P.O. Box 40731, Albuquerque, NM 87196-0731. RESULTS
FEB 13. 1999 NEW MEXICO K-12/YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP. Los Alamos HS, 1300 Diamond Dr., Los Alamos NM. Open to players in grades K-12 or under age 20. Championship section: Open to all. Top NM player in grades K-12 = 1999 HS Champion. Reserve section: Open to U1500 or Unr. Novice section: Open to U1350 or Unr. Cadet section: Open to U1100 or Unr, through 9th grade. Booster section: Open to U900 or Unr, through 5th grade. Championship and Reserve sections 4-SS, G/90, all other sections 5-SS, G/45. All sections: Trophies to 1-5 places, 1-2 Unr, 1-2 class, plus Honorable Mention (top 10 players in each section will receive trophies). Team prizes (up to 4 players/team): 1-4 in Championship section, 1-3 all other sections. EF: $ 9, $13, $20 if postmarked by 1/29, 2/5, 2/8 respectively. NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. Entries: Make checks payable to NMSCO and send to: NM K-12, c/o Martin Cooper, 521 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos NM 87544. INF: Bill Johnson, 505-672-3084 or bebpjohn@rt66.com. RESULTS
JAN 16. LOS ALAMOS SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIPS. 4SS, G/45. Chamisa Elementary School, 303 Meadow Lane, White Rock NM. (Take Rover at the stoplight, then turn left onto Meadow after one block.) Four Sections: Open: open to all USCF members in grades K-12 (USCF rated); trophies to top 5, 1-2 class D, 1-2 class E/below, 1-2 Unrated. Reserve: open to USCF members in grades K-9, U1000/UNR (USCF rated); trophies to top 5, 1-3 rated below 800, 1-3 Unrated. Beginners: open to beginning players in grades K-8 (not rated); trophies to top 5 plus 1-3 Grades 4/below. Separate USCF-rated section for coaches!! USCF merchandise credits to top 3 in Coaches' section. Reg: 8:30-9:30. Rnds: 10-11:45-1:45-3:30. Many trophies (Details to be announced), top finishing Los Alamos County resident in Open section is County champion. EF: Open section, $8 if received by 1/11, $12 later; Reserve section, $6 if received by 1/11, $10 later; Beginners and Coaches sections, $5 if received by 1/11, $8 later. Entry fees in Reserve and Beginners section waived for players joining USCF as Scholastic members for the first time at the tournament! Entries: Bill Johnson, tournament organizer, 451 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos 87544, checks payable to Chamisa Chess Club. For more information call 672-3084 (evenings) or e-mail bebpjohn@rt66.com. RESULTS
JAN 14. NMAA REGION 4 - SOUTHEAST REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENT. Vaughn High School, Vaughn, NM. Galen Farrington is the Regional Director. RESULTS: AAA/AAAA: 1) Ruidoso 2) Tucumcari 3) Belen; A/AA: 1) Santa Rosa 2) Vaughn.
DEC 5, 1998. GEORGIA O'KEEFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHESS FEST. Georgia O'Keeffe Elementary School, 11701 San Victorio NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. 5 Events! 63 Trophies! O'KEEFFE CHESS FESTIVAL OPEN. 3-SS, G/60. One section. EF: $15 ($20 if received after 12/1). Trophies to Winner and top A, B, C, D and Unr. Reg. 8-8:30am. Rds. 9-11-1. USCF membership required. O'KEEFFE SCHOLASTIC TOURNAMENT. 4-SS, G/30. One section. Open to 1250 and below, K-12 only. EF: $10 ($15 received after 12/1). Trophies to top 3 and top 3 U1100, U1000, U900, U800, U700; and top unrated. Reg. 8-8:30. Rds. 9-10:30-12-1:30. USCF membership required. O'KEEFFE NOVICE TOURNAMENT. 4-SS, G/30. Two sections: K-6 and 7-12. Intended for players with no prior tournament experience. Not rated, no USCF membership required. EF: $5 ($10 if received after 12/1). Trophies to top 7 in each section. Reg. 8-8:30. Rds. 9-10:30-12-1:30. RAM BUGHOUSE TOURNAMENT. Team average rating must be 1400 or below. If you do not have a partner, we will match you at the site. One section. EF: $10 per team. Prizes for the best team name. Trophies to the top 2 teams and to the top team whose average rating is U1300, U1200, U1100, U1000, U900 (1st & 2nd), U800 (1st & 2nd), U700 (1st & 2nd). Rd 1: 3:30pm. PLAY A CHESS MASTER! Simuls against State Champion John Cline and Steve Sandager. EF: $2. Money prizes awarded for wins and draws against a Master. Signups for unreserved boards accepted during the day. Simuls begin: 3:30. ---Make checks payable to Kim Hughes and mail to Georgia O'Keeffe Chess Festival, 11219 Spyglass Hill Lane NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. For more info call Ramon Carrillo at 298-2401, or e-mail Coach Kim Hughes at Mcnimbus@worldnet.att.net. (Full Details/Entry Form) RESULTS
DEC 4-6. 1998 NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC K-12 GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP.6SS, G/90. Oak Brook Hyatt Regency, 1909 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523. (630) 573-1234. 13 Sections. You play only those in your grade. EF: $25 if mailed by 11/13, $40 if mailed by 11/25, $50 later. Trophies to top 10 players and top five teams in each grade, top each class C in grades 10-12, class D in grades 7-12, class E in grades 4-12, class U1000 and unrated in all sections. Team score is total of top three finishers from team. Place trophies take precedence over class trophies. The first place player and team will be recognized as the National Champions for their grade. No on-site entries. On-site check-in 6-9 pm 12/3 and 8 am-5 pm 12/4. Opening Ceremony 6:30 pm 12/4. Rds. 7, 10-2-6, 8-12. One 1/2-pt. bye is allowed in any round except six if requested in advance. Speed Tournament: 12/4 at 9:30 am. EF: $10 with advance entry, $15 on-site. Bughouse Tournament: 12/4 at 1 pm. EF: $20 per two-player team (must specify players) with advance entry, $30 for teams formed on-site. Meetings: Coaches/parents meeting 5 pm 12/4 and 2:30 pm 12/5. Awards Ceremony: 12/6 at 3:30 pm. For housing information and travel discounts contact Classic Travel at 1-800-488-6080 or (630) 980-7900 weekdays. Limited team rooms are available. Make checks payable to USCF. Contact Alan Losoff at (847) 966-5559 evenings or Alan@Losoff.com. Ent: K-12 Grade Championships, P.O. Box 157, Morton Grove, IL 60053. Advance entries must include player's name and all fees to be accepted. List name, address, grade, school (even if no team), birthdate, USCF ID number, USCF expiration (enclose USCF dues if necessary) and rating. You may also enter by phone (1-800-388-KING) or at http://www.64.com/ica/k12/ on the web. RESULTS/PAST WINNERS
Nov 20-22. 1998 ALL AMERICA CUP (National Scholastic Action Chess Championship). 9-SS, G/30. Ramada Valley Resort, 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251. 1-800-321-4952 or 1-602-945-6321. 4 Sections: High School (K-12). Junior High School (K-9). Elementary (K-6). Primary (K-3). All, EF: $25 if by 11/13, $40 late. Trophies to the top 25 individuals in each section and the top top ten teams plus top five club teams in each section. THE LARGEST TROPHIES IN THE HISTORY OF SCHOLASTIC CHESS WILL BE PRESENTED! Plus "National Finalist" plaques will be presented to all players not winning a trophy! Opening ceremonies will be at 9:30 am on Sat. 11/21 with the first round to follow at 10 am. Rds. 10-11:45-2-3:30-5 11/21, 10-11:45-2-3:30 11/22. Half point byes are available for any of the first seven rounds. Awards ceremony will start promptly at 5 pm. 5th Annual National Scholastic Blitz Championship will be held on Friday night 11/20 at 7 pm. EF for the Blitz is $10 in advance and $15 at the site. All America Cup Bughouse Championship will be held on Sunday 11/22 at 7 pm. EF is $5 in advance, $10 at the site. Info: Call 602-951-9450. e-mail: Ascachess@aol.com. Checks payable to ASCA. Ent: Richard Peterson, 8511 E. Cactus Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. RESULTS.
NOV 14. 9TH ANNUAL TAOS CHESS TOURNEY. 4-SS, G/30. Taos Elementary School, 31O Placitas Rd, Taos, NM. 5 Sections: Championship (Open), Reserve (K-12 U/1000), Novice (K-9 U/800), Cadet (K-6 UNR), Booster (K-3 UNR). Entry fee $7.00 ($10.00 on site). Top 3 sections rated. 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 31-NOV 1. NEW MEXICO OPEN. 5-SS, Rd. 1 G/2, Rds. 2-5, 35/90, SD/1. Radisson Hotel, I-40 and Carlisle (Exit 160, NE Corner), Albuquerque, NM. (505)888-3311. 2 Sections. Open: EF: $30. $$(b/40): $225, U/2100 $120, U/1950 $100, U/1800 $80, U/1650 $60, Engraved Plaque plus State Championship Title to top scoring New Mexico resident. Reserve: Open to U/1600/UNR. EF: $25. $$(b/40): $150, U/1450 $100, U/1300 $80, U/1150 $60, U/1000 $40. All: $5 more if not received by Oct. 29. NMCO memb. req'd. $7, $4 Jrs., U/18 without state magazine. Additional prizes: all $$ over 90 entries. Reg. 7:45-8:25 a.m. Rds. 9-1:30-7, 9-2:30. Half-point bye any round if requested before Rd. 1. Annual NMCO Membership Meeting and election of officers for 1999 at 8:30 a.m. Sun. Ent: Payable to NMCO, PO Box 40731, Albuquerque, NM 87196-0731. RESULTS.
OCT 3. LOS ALAMOS BACK-TO-SCHOOL QUADS. 3-RR, G/45. Chamisa Elementary School, 301 Meadow Lane, Los Alamos (in White Rock). Open to Juniors (Age 19 & Under) and Coaches. 4-player round-robin sections by rating (unrateds will be distributed by estimated playing strength). Coaches will play in their own section(s)! Trophy to top finisher in each section; ties to be resolved by speed-chess matches among the tied players. EF: $5 by 10/1, $7 at the door, waived for players joining USCF for the first time. Registration/Check-in: 12:00-1:00 pm. Rnds: 1:15, 2:45, 4:15. All games should be completed by 6:00. Players should keep score (scoresheets provided); and bring they're own sets, clocks, and pencils; as well as lunches and snacks (no food concession provided). Advance entries to Bill Johnson, 451 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos 87544; checks payable to Chamisa Chess Club. (Please include player's name and USCF membership if known.) For more information call 672-3084 (evenings) or send e-mail to bebpjohn@rt66.com. RESULTS
AUG 15-16. NEW MEXICO CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP. 4-SS, 35/100, SD/1. Radisson Hotel, I-40 and Carlisle (NE Corner), Albuquerque, NM. (505)888-3311. 6 Sections, M/X, A, B, C, D, E/Under 1200. Each section open to anyone who previously attained minimum section rating. If only 4-5 entrants/section, round robin pairing tables will be used. EF: $20 if rec'd by 8/13. All $5 more at the site. State Membership required. $7, $4 Jrs. (U/18), OSA. $$Engraved wall plaque to 1st. each section. Additional $$ as per entries. Reg. 8:45-9:25 am. Rds. 10-4, 9-2:30. Ent: Payable to NMCO, P.O. Box 40731, Albuquerque, NM 87196-0731. RESULTS
JUL 26-AUG 1. HUMMINGBIRD NATIONAL CHESS CAMP. Hummingbird Music Camp, 104 Hummingbird Lane, Jemez Springs, NM 87025. Open to students ages 8 through 14 (Intermediate - Advanced levels). Featuring NM Robert B. Tanner. Chess Activities: simul, rated quad tournament, private lessons, demonstrations, lectures, chess problem contest. Camp Activities: hikes, campfires, basketball, volleyball, fishing, snack bar. Tuition Fee (includes lessons, room and board): $290 (plus $16.13 tax). For additional information call Elliott Higgins, 1-505-829-3060, 266-1611 (e-mail - ehig@aol.com or hummingbird@jemez.com) RESULTS
JUL 25. NORTHERN SCHOOLS COACHES TOURNAMENT. 4-SS, G/30. Mesa Public Library, Los Alamos, NM (take main road to town, turn right on Central, library is on right past downtown area). Open to any coach of a New Mexico scholastic program; non-coaches welcome up to 16 players total (call organizer at number below before entering). Registration at site 9-10. Rounds: 10:30, 12:30, 2, 3:30. EF: $3 for non-coaches, $1 for coaches; EF waived (and affiliate fee rebated) for coaches joining USCF for the first time. Prizes: USCF merchandise credits to 1st overall and 1st coach (tournament will be run on a nonprofit basis, all revenues will be paid out either as prizes or rating fees, supplies, etc.). USCF Rated Event. Participants must be USCF members. NOTE: Mini-clinics on tournament procedures, including pairings, wallchart maintenance, etc., will be held between rounds for interested parties. Pairings will be made so that coaches do not play their own students, if any. Entries and information: Bill Johnson, 672-3084. RESULTS
JUL 18. EHS CHESS OCTAGON TOURNAMENT. 3-SS, G/90. Eldorado High School Cafeteria, Albuquerque, NM (located near the intersection of Juan Tabo and Montgomery, NE side of campus.) Open to Youth and Adults. 8 Player Sections (based on ratings). EF: $5 paid in advanced (Rec. by 7/16); $7 at site with prior telephone or e-mail pre-registration before July 18, and $10 at site without pre-registration. Reg. 8-8:45 AM. Rds. 9-1-4:30. Commemorative plaques awarded to first and second place in each section. USCF Membership required and available at site. Entries & information: Scott Kerns, 4018 Calle Castano, N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87111. Make checks payable to Oren V. Stevens. Tournament is sponsored by Eldorado High School Chess, the King's Knight Chess Club, and the Las Cruces Crusaders. RESULTS
JUN 20-21. ALBUQUERQUE OPEN. 5-SS, Rd. 1 G/2, Rds. 2-5 35/90, SD/1. Radisson Hotel, I-40 and Carlisle (Exit 160, NE Corner), Albuquerque, NM. 505-888-3311. 3 Sections. Open: EF: $30. $$(b/35): $225-150, U/2100 $125, U/1950 $100, U/1800 $75. Reserve: Open to U/1700/UNR. EF: $30, $25 Jrs., U/18. $$(b/40): $175-100, U/1550 $85, U/1400 $70, U/1250 $55. Candidate: 4-SS, G/90. Open to U/1100/UNR. EF: $15, $12, Jrs., U/14. $$ Trophies: 1st, 2nd and U/1000. All: Entries follow USCF guidelines and rec'd. by 6/18 or $5 late fee applies. NMCO Membership Required. $7, $4 Jrs. U/18, OSA. Reg. 7:45-8:25 am. Rds. 9-1:30-7, 9-2:30. (Candidate Sec. Rds. 9-1, 9-1.) Half-Point Bye (except Candidate Sec.) any rd. if req. in advance. Analysis room and outdoor patio available. Unrated: Please call for info: Art Glassman 867-2993. Ent: Payable to NMCO, P.O. Box 40731, Albuquerque, NM 87196-0731. RESULTS
MAY 8-10. NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP. 7-SS, 25/60, SD/60. Wyndam Hotel at Los Angeles Airport, 6225 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. Open to all students (grades K-12) who are U.S. students or students of schools in the U.S. and its territories. 3 sections: K-12, K-12 U 1300, K-12 U1000. EF: $25 (Open), $24 (U1300), $23 (U1000) before April 23 ($20 more between April 23 - May 7; all $50 at site). Rnds: Fri., 1, 6; Sat., 9, 2, 7; Sun., 9, 2. Opening Ceremony: Fri., 12. Closing Ceremony: Sun., 7. MAY 7: National High School Quick Chess Championship. Information and Entries: Steve Immitt, The Chess Center, P.O. Box 4615, New Windsor, New York, NY 12553. Phone: (914)569-9969. RESULTS
MAY 9. MESA TECHNICAL COLLEGE SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT. 4-SS, G/45. Unrated. Mesa Technical College, Tucumcari, NM. 2 Sections: High School (players grades 9-12) & Middle/Junior High (players grades 6-8). Reg: 8:30. Rnds: 9-10:45-1-2:45. Awards ceremony: 4:30. Trophies to top 3 players and teams in each section. Free lunch of pizza and sodas to players/coaches. EF: $5 (by 5/1)/$7.50 (at site). Checks payable to Mesa Technical College. If playing as a team, send four-player roster. Information/entries: Kevin Severance, c/o Mesa Technical College, 911 S. 10th St., Tucumcari, NM 88401. (505)461-4413 (x128). RESULTS
MAY 1-3. NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH CHAMPIONSHIP. 7-SS, 25/60, SD/60. Phoenix Civic Plaza, 225 E. Adams St., Phoenix, AZ 85004. Open to all students (grades K-9) who are U.S. students or students of schools in the U.S. and its territories. 4 sections: K-9, K-8, K-8 U1000, K-8 U750. EF: $25 ($40 after April 6). Rnds: Fri., 1, 6; Sat., 9, 2, 7; Sun., 9, 2. Opening Ceremony: Fri., 12. Closing Ceremony: Sun., 7. 5-minute Speed Championship & Bughouse Championship. Information and entries: Robert Tanner, P.O. Box 16381, Phoenix, AZ 85011. Phone: (602)285-0577. RESULTS
APR. 24-26. NATIONAL ELEMENTARY CHAMPIONSHIP. 7-SS, 25/60, SD/60. Peoria Civic Center and Hotel pere Marquette, Madison and Fulton, Peoria, IL 61602. Open to all students (grades K-6) who are U.S. students or students of schools in the U.S. and its territories. 6 sections: K-6, K-6 U900, K-5, K-3, K-3 U800, K. EF: $25 ($50 after April 1). Rnds: Fri., 1, 6; Sat., 9, 2, 7; Sun., 9, 2. Opening Ceremony: Fri., 12. Closing Ceremony: Sun., 7. 5-minute Speed Championship & Bughouse Championship. RESULTS
APR 25. NEW MEXICO QUICK-CHESS AND BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIPS. 6-SS, G/29. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (Spec. Events Bldg.), Albuquerque, NM (one blk. N. of I-40 on 12th St. NW). EF: $15 advance, $5 more at site. ($22 advance: combined entry into both quick and blitz championship). $$100 1st/G. Entry refunded (excluding late fee) to all with final score of 4 pts. or higher and to best performance in each final score group of 3 1/2, 3, 2 1/2, and 2 pts. NMCO memb. req'd. $7, $4 Jr (U18). Reg. 7:45-8:30am. Rds. 9am ongoing. Half-point bye any rd. if requested before rd. 1. Side Event: N.M. Blitz Section (NMCO mbrshp req'd). Dbl RR, G/5. 10 players/section. EF: $12 at site. $$ Engraved clock to winner of each section. Reg. 4:30pm. Rds. 5pm ongoing. Ent: Payable to NMCO, PO Box 40731, Albuquerque, NM 87196. Info: Art Glassman 867-2993. World Blitz Chess Association rules were used. RESULTS
APR 25. NEW MEXICO K-12 GRADE CHAMPIONSHIPS. 4-SS, G/30. Unrated. Taos Elementary School, Taos, NM. 7 Sections (K-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-8, 9-12). Reg: 9-9:30 am. (Must check in by 9:30.) Rds: 10-11:15-12:30-1:45. Awards ceremony: 3 pm. Awards to top 5 in each section. EF: $7 ($10 on site), checks payable to Taos Jr. Chess Club, Box 304, Arroyo Hondo 87513. Entries & Information: Dennis Hedges at (505)776-8597. RESULTS
APR 18. FOURTH ANNUAL PIR MALEKI MEMORIAL CHESS TOURNAMENT. Armand Hammer United World College, Montezuma, NM (6 mi N of Las Vegas on State Hwy 65). FOUR SECTIONS: Professor Section: 3-SS, G/90. Open to all. EF: $20 (U/age 19 $15). Prizes (both guaranteed): 1st $150, 2nd $100. OTHER SECTIONS: 4-SS, G/60. Tutor Section: Open to U/1800 & UNR. EF: $15 (U/age 19 $10). Prizes (1st gtd., others b/20): 1st $90, 2nd $60, 3rd $40, U/1550 $30, UNR $20. Sophomore Section: Open to U/1450 & UNR(U/19). EF: $15 (U/age 19 $10). Prizes (1st gtd., others b/20): 1st $80, 2nd $50, 3rd $30, U/1250 $20, UNR $20. Scholastic Section: (Open to U/age 16 only) U/1250 & UNR. EF: $6. Prizes (1st gtd., others b/20): 1st $35+trophy, 2nd $25+trophy, 3rd $20, U/1050 $15, UNR $15. $5 discount to residents of San Miguel and Mora counties (except for Scholastic Section). $7 late fee for site entries or entries postmarked 4/15/98 or later. On site Registration: 8:45-9:30 AM. Rds: Professor 10-1:45-5:30, Other sections 10-12:30-3-5:30. Entries to: Alan Wicks c/o United World College, PO Box 248, Montezuma, NM 87731. Tel: 505-454-1705. (Information also from TD Andy Nowak 505-988-1570.) Entry Info: Include USCF ID number, rating, and expiration date with entry. Players under age 19 include date of birth. If applicable, include USCF dues: Adults $40 ($35 if joining USCF for the first time), Youth (U/age 19) $17, Scholastic (U/age 19) $12. NS,NC. RESULTS
APR 3-4. NMAA NEW MEXICO HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT. Eldorado High School, 11300 Montgomery Blvd, Albuquerque, NM. Large High Schools: 4-SS, G/75. Reg. 6pm, Friday. Rd1: 6:30pm, Friday. Rd2: 9am, Saturday. Small High School: 3-RR, G/75. Rd1: 9:15am, Saturday. EF: $20/team at site. This tournament will match winners from the regional qualifier tournaments and determine the state AAA/AAAA and A/AA team champions. RESULTS
March 21. ELDORADO HIGH SCHOOL TEAM TOURNAMENT. This is a USCF Team Event. Sec 1: 5 player teams for college/high school teams. If home schooled, you must be under 19 years of age. Sec 2: Middle School Teams, 3 players and if home schooled, must be 14 or under. Sec 3: elementary teams, 3 players and must be 11 or under. All teams must have an average rating of 1500 or under. Other notes: Players may not play below their section. Notation is required in sections 1 & 2 but is only encouraged in section 3. All sections require clocks. Players are asked to bring their own equipment. 1st and 2nd place teams will receive trophies and top boards will receive trophies. Entry is $25 per team. 3-SS Rounds w/3 sec. Reg:8:15-8:45, Rds: 9,12:30,4 for secs I/2, Time Control is SD/90. For sec 3 9,12,2:30, Time Control is SD/1. Mail entries to Oren Stevens, PO Box 30301, Albuquerque, NM 87190. For more information contact Scout Veitch at 296-4871 ext. 247 or Oren Stevens at 865-3542. Please include team section, name, captain, address, phone contact, players w/ USCF ID #s with exp. date and rating. RESULTS
MAR 14. 19th ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-6 CHAMPIONSHIP. Intel Corporation, Rio Rancho, NM. (Intel Release Form) 6 sections. Championship: 4-SS, G/60. Reserve: U1050/Unr., 5-SS, G/35. Novice: U900/Unr., 5-SS, G/35. Cadet: U800/Unr., in grades 5/U only, 5-SS, G/35. Primary Championship: grades K-3, 5-SS, G/35. Primary Booster: U800/Unr., 5-SS. Rd. 1 at 9am. Ent: Martin Cooper, 521 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos, NM 87544, 505-672-9696. RESULTS
MAR 7. NMAA REGION 5 - ALBUQUERQUE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENT. Albuquerque Academy, Albuquerque, NM. Final Standings: Albuquerque Academy, Eldorado, Valley, Rio Grande, Del Norte, and Manzano. RESULTS
MAR 7. NMAA REGION 3 - NORTHEAST REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENT. Santa Fe Prep, Santa Fe, NM. 3 Rounds. Rd 1: 9:15. Registration deadline: 3/1/98. Contact Regional Director Dan Clint at (505)438-2028 for more information. RESULTS
FEB 28. 19th ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-9 CHAMPIONSHIP. Holy Cross School, Española, NM. 4 sections. Championship: 4-SS, G/75. Reserve: U1250/Unr., 5-SS, G/45. Novice: U1000/Unr., 5-SS, G/45. Cadet: U850/Unr., in grades 8/U only, 5-SS, G/45. Rd. 1 at 9am. Ent: Martin Cooper, 521 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos, NM 87544, 505-672-9696. RESULTS
FEB 14. 22nd ANNUAL NEW MEXICO GRADES K-12/YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP. Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos, NM. 4 sections. Championship: 4-SS, G/90. Reserve: U1500/Unr., 4-SS, G/60. Novice: U1350/Unr., 5-SS, G/45. Cadet: U1100/Unr., in grades 9/U only, 5-SS, G/45. Rd. 1 at 9am. Ent: Martin Cooper, 521 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos, NM 87544, 505-672-9696. RESULTS
JAN 31-FEB 1. CARLOS SOLIS MEMORIAL. 4-SS, 35/90, SD/1. Wyndham Garden Hotel, I-25 and San Mateo (Exit 230, NE Corner), Albuquerque, NM. (505)821-9451. 3 Sections. Open, U/1800, and U/1400. EF: $25 in advance. All: $5 more at site. $$100% cash returned after expenses. Door prizes (chess books, clock, equip. etc.) given at beginning of each round. Must be present to win. Tourn. winner's name engraved on permanent display plaque, and receives memorial cup for one year. NMCO memb. req'd. $7, $4 Jrs. (U/18), OSA. Reg. 8-9:15 a.m. Rds. 10-4, 9-3. No half point byes. Ent: Payable to NMCO, PO Box 40731, Albuquerque, NM 87196-0731. RESULTS
JAN 17-18. 1998 U.S. JUNIOR CHESS CONGRESS WEST. In sections by age: 6/U, 8/U, 10/U, 12/U, 14/U, 16/U, 18/U. 18/U and 16/U sections: 5-SS, 25/60+SD/60. All other sections: 7-SS, G/90. Albuquerque Marriott Hotel, 2101 Louisiana Blvd. (off I-40 at Louisana North exit), Albuquerque NM 87110. Ages as of 1/1/98. Trophies to top 10 individual finishers in each section (top 5 in 6/U section), Honorable Mention medals to players scoring the same as the 10th place finisher in the section but failing to win trophy because of tiebreaks. Trophies to top 4 school teams in each section (2 players/school minimum for team, top 4 scores from school count toward team standings). EF: $25/player if postmarked by 12/31/97, $30/player if postmarked by 1/7/98, $40/player if received by 1/16/98. On site registration 7-9 p.m. 1/16; ice cream social 7 p.m. 1/16 at site for players. No Saturday entries. Opening ceremony 9 a.m. 1/17. Rds.: (all but 18/U, 16/U) 10-1-4-7, 9-12:30-4; (18/U, 16/U) 10-2-6, 9-2. Half-point byes possible by advance arrangement with TD for rounds 1-5 (except 18/U, 16/U) or 1-4 (18/U, 16/U). Awards ceremony 7 p.m. HR: $69/night and up, ask for Chess Tournament rate (must reserve by 1/3/98 for guaranteed rate). Information: Bill Johnson, 451 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos NM 87544, 505-672-3084, e-mail:bebpjohn@rt66.com. RESULTS
DEC. 27, 1997. HOLIDAY QUADS. 3-RR, G/90. Eldorado High School Cafeteria, 11300 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Reg: 8:15-8:45 am. Rnds: 9-1-4:30. EF: $5 (recvd by 12/14/97), $7 at the door. Rated, USCF membership req'd. $2 discount for first time USCF members (signing up at the tournament). Pairings determined by chess strength. Plaque/trophy awarded in each quad. Make check or money order payable to EHS Chess Club. Include name, phone number, address; and USCF ID, expiration date and rating if applicable. Information or Phone Registration: Scout Veitch, (505)296-4971, ext. 247. Tournament Director will be Oren Stevens. RESULTS
DEC. 13. 8TH ANNUAL TAOS COUNTY CHESS TOURNEY. 4-SS, G/30. Taos Elementary School, Taos, NM. Reg: 9-10 am. Rnds: 11-12:30-1:45-3pm. Awards: 4 pm. EF: $5 advance / $10 site. 5 Sections: Championship (Open, Cash prize); Reserve (K-12, U1100); Novice (K-12 U900/U); Cadet (K-6, Beginners); Booster (K-3, Beginners). 5 Trophies each scholastic section. Not USCF rated! Preregistration and Information: Dennis Hedges, P.O. Box 304, Arroyo Hondo 87513; (505)776-8597. Entries: Make checks payable to Taos Jr. Chess Club
NOV. 21-23. ALL AMERICA CUP (National Scholastic Action Chess Championship). 9SS, G/30. Safari Resort, 4611 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ. Four sections. High School: K-12. Junior High School: K-9. Elementary: K-6. Primary: K-3. The largest trophies in the history of scholastic chess will be presented! Trophies to the Top 25 individuals in each section and to the Top 10 Teams in each section. Plus "National Finalist" plaques will be presented to all players not winning a trophy! EF: $25 by 11/15, $40 late. Opening ceremonies at 9:30am on Saturday. Saturday rounds at 10-11:45-2-3:30-5. Sunday rounds at 10-11:45-2-3:30. Half-point byes are available for any of the first seven rounds. Awards ceremony promptly at 5pm. 4th Annual National Scholastic Blitz Championship will be held on Friday at 7pm. EF for Blitz is $10 in advance, $15 at site. All America Cup Bughouse Championship will be held on Sunday at 7pm. EF is $5 in advance, $10 at site. HR: $75 & $105 for team suites w/kitchenettes. 1-800-845-4356 or 602-945-0721-mention chess event. Ent/Info: ASCA c/o Richard Peterson, 5640 E. Bell Road, #1047, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. 602-788-7780. RESULTS
NOV. 15. WHITE ROCK NOVICE SWISSES. 4SS, G/30. Chamisa Elementary School, 301 Meadow Lane, Los Alamos (in White Rock). Follow NM 502 toward White Rock and turn at Rover Dr. (Quick Stop on corner). Turn left on Meadow Ln. just past the fire station. TWO SECTIONS. Rated Section: Open to K-12 players, U/900 (established rating), U/1100p (provisional rating) or UNR (unrated). USCF Membership required for this section. Trophies to Top 3 Players, Top U/800 and Top UNR. Unrated Section: Open to K-12 non-USCF members. USCF Memberships awarded to all players finishing in the top 1/4 of the field. BOTH SECTIONS: Reg. 12-12:45 p.m.; Rds: 1, 2:10, 3:30, and 4:30. EF: $3 if received by 11/13, $5 at door. Players may join USCF at the site ($10/yr for Scholastic Membership including School Mates magazine or $15/yr for Youth Memberships incl. Chess Life magazine. Entry fee waived for players joining the USCF for the first time. USCF Memebrship not required for players in the Unrated section. INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: Bill Johnson, 451 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos 87544, 672-3084, e-mail bebpjohn@rt66.com. Checks to Chamisa Chess Club. please include player's name, USCF membership number (if known), and the section being entered. RESULTS
NOV. 14-16. 1997 NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC K-12 GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP. 6SS, G/90. Parsippany Hilton, 1 Hilton Court, Parsippany, NJ 07054, 201-267-7373 or 1-800-HILTONS. Morris/Essex trains to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. 13 sections. You play only those in your grade. EF: $25 by 10/24, $40 by 11/12, $50 on-site entry 11/13 only. Mailed entries should list name, address, grade, school (even if no team), birthday, USCF ID number and expiration date (enclose USCF dues if necessary), rating. On-site registration 6-9:30pm on 11/13. Trophies top 10 players and 5 teams in each section; top each Class C in Grades 10-12; Class D in Grades 7-12; Class E in Grades 4-12; U1000 and Unr. in all sections. (Place trophies take precedence over Class trophies). The first-place player and team will be recognized as the National Champion for their grade. Opening ceremony 6:30pm on 11/14, followed by first round at 7pm; rounds 2-4 at 10-2-6 on 11/15, rounds 5-6 at 8am-12pm on 11/16. Half-point byes OK for round 1. HR: $68(1-2), $76(3-4). Speed Championship: 11/14 at 9:30am. EF: $5 by 11/12, $10 at site (6-9:30pm, 11/13). Bughouse Tournament: 11/14 at 1pm. Team entry $10 by 11/12, $20 at site (6-9:30pm, 11/13). Meetings: Coaches/parents meeting at 5pm on 11/14 and at 2:30pm on 11/15. Awards ceremony: on 11/16 at 3:30pm. Make checks payable to U.S. Chess Federation and send with entries to: K-12 Chess Championships, E. Steven Doyle, 33 Starlight Dr., Morristown, NJ 07960. e-mail: esdoyle@aol.com. Credit card phone entries 1-800-388-KING or 914-562-8350. No late phone entries after 10/24. No phone entries for Speed or Bughouse events. Car service from Newark Airport Eastern State Limo 973-785-1322. RESULTS
NOV. 8-9. NEW MEXICO OPEN. 5-SS, Rds. 1-2 G/2, Rd. 3 30/90, SD/1, Rds. 4-5, 40/2, SD/1. Wyndham Garden Hotel, I-25 and San Mateo (Exit 230, NE Corner), Albuquerque, NM. (505)821-9451. 2 Sections. Open: EF: $30 Advance. $$(b/40): $250, U/2200 $150, U/2000 $125, U/1800 $100, U/1600 $50, Engraved Placque plus State Championship Title to top scoring New Mexico resident. Reserve: Open to U/1600/UNR. EF: $25, $20 Jrs. U/18 (Rated U/1100) Advance. $$(b/40): $150, U/1500 $100, U/1300 $80, U/1100 $60, Trophy to U/1000. All: $5 more at site. $10 discount to adult USCF members, expired over 1 yr. (with Advance Registration Only). Free Entry (Reserve Section) to all new first time USCF adult memberships (not eligible for cash prizes). NMCO memb. req'd. $7, $4 Jrs. (U/18), OSA. Reg. 7:45-8:25 a.m. Rds. 9-1:30-6, 9-3. Half-pt. bye any round if requested before Rd. 1. Annual NMCO Members Meeting and election of officers for 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Sun. Ent: Payable to NMCO, PO Box 40731, Albuquerque, NM 87196-0731. RESULTS
SEP. 27. LOS ALAMOS BACK-TO-SCHOOL QUADS. 3-RR, G/45. Chamisa Elementary School, 301 Meadow Lane, Los Alamos (in White Rock). Open to K-12 Students. 4-player round-robin sections by rating, unrateds distributed among the lower sections, lowest section may be paired 3-SS or longer round robin if the number of players is not divisible by 4. Trophy to top finisher in each section; ties to be resolved by 2 or 4-game speed-chess match. EF: $5 by 9/25, $7 at the door, waived for players joining USCF for the first time. Registration/Check-in: 12:30-1:00. Rnds: 1:15, 2:45, 4:15. All games should be completed by 6:00. Players should bring sets, clocks, pencils; scoresheets provided. There are no facilities for buying snacks or lunch at the school. Advance entries to Bill Johnson, 451 Ridgecrest, Los Alamos 87544; checks payable to Chamisa Chess Club. For more information call 672-3084 (evenings) or e-mail bebpjohn@rt66.com. RESULTS
AUG. 16-17. NEW MEXICO CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP. 4-SS, 35/100, SD/1. Indian Peublo Cultural Ctr., (Special Events Bldg.), Albuquerque, NM (I-40 and 12th St. NW). 7 sections. Master (min. req'd. 4 entries), X, A, B, C, D, E/U1200. Each Sec. open to anyone who previously attained min. sec. rating. If only 4-5 ent./sec., round robin pairing tables will be used. EF: $20, $17 Jr. (U/18) if rec'd by 8/14. All $5 more at site. State memb. req'd. $7, $4 Jrs. (U/18), OSA. $$ Plaque plus title to 1st ea. sec. Additional $$ as per entries. Reg. 9-9:30am. Rds. 10-4, 9-2:30. Ent: Payable to NMCO, PO Box 40731, Albuquerque, NM 87196-0731. RESULTS
JUL. 28-AUG. 2. HUMMINGBIRD NATIONAL CHESS CAMP. Hummingbird Chess Camp, 104 Hummingbird Lane, Jemez Springs, New Mexico, 98025. Open to students ages 8 through 14. Tuition Fee: $260 + $14.46 tax (includes lessons, room and board). Robby Adamson, Senior Master. Advanced, intermediate, and novice classes. Chess Activities: simul, rated quad tournament, private lessons, demonstrations, lectures, chess problem contest. Camp Activities: hikes, campfires, basketball, volleyball, fishing, snack bar. For additional information call Elliott Higgins, director, 829-3060 or 266-1611, or send e-mail to Hummingbird@Jemez.com.
JUL. 12. ELDORADO EAGLES OCTAGON CHALLENGE CHESS TOURNAMENT. 3-SS, Top 2 Sections: 30/1, SD/30: Other Sections: SD/1. Eldorado High School Cafeteria, Albuquerque, NM (located near the intersectiuon of Juan Tabo and Montgomery, NW side of campus.) Open to Youth and Adults. EF: $5 advanced (Rec. by 7/10); $6 at site. Reg. 8-8:45 AM. Rds. 9-1-4 (top 2 sections); 9-12-2 (other sections). Format: 8 Player Sections (based on skill level). Awards: 1st & 2nd Place Commemorative Wall Plaques (top 2 sections); 1st & 2nd Place Trophies (other sections, with 1st place only in lowest section if 6 or less players); 1st & 2nd Place Trophies for Top Middle School Students; 1st & Second Place Trophies for Top Elementary School Students. USCF Membership required and available at site (Adult $40/yr.; Full Youth, under 20, $15; Scholastic $10.) Chess Notation Seminar offered during registration. For more information contact Tournament Director, Oren V. Stevens, at 505-865-3542. Advance Entries: Checks payable to Oren V. Stevens, P.O. Box 30301, Albuquerque, NM 87190 (include name, DOB, grade, address, USCF ID# & expiration date if applicable, current rating, entry fee, USCF memb. fee, & total amount enclosed). King's Knight Chess Club RESULTS.

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06/22/97		 1997 Albuquerque Open Albuquerque, NM Art Glassman
(505)867-2993		 Results
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 1997 Albuquerque Open Booster Tournament Albuquerque, NM   Results
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04/26/97		 1997 Super Nationals - USCF Scholastic Chess Championships Knoxville, TN    
04/19/97 New Mexico K-9 Grade Championship Taos Elementary School, Taos Dennis Hedges
(505)776-8597		 Results
04/12/97 Third Annual Pir Maleki Memorial Chess Tournament United World College, Montezuma Alan Wicks
(505)454-1705		 Results
03/22/97 NMAA High School Team Championship Eldorado HS, Albuquerque Ron Kensek
(505)845-7642		 Results
03/15/97 State Elementary School Championships Holy Cross School, Española Tony Sgro
(505)662-6222		 Results
03/08/97 New Mexico "Blitz" Chess Championship Albuquerque Art Glassman
(505)867-2993		 G/5, Dbl. RR; 8-player sections with top scoring players advancing to championship or consolation rounds.
03/08/97 NMAA HS Team Qualifier - NE Region Santa Fe Prep, Santa Fe Dan Clint
(505)438-2028		 Article from the Santa Fe New Mexican
03/01/97 NMAA HS Team Qualifier - Central Region West Mesa High School, Albuquerque Ron Kensek
505-845-7642		 RESULTS: Large High School: 1) Albuquerque Academy, 2) West Mesa, 3) Eldorado, 4) Rio Grande. The top two Large High School teams automatically advance to the Finals.
03/01/97 State Junior High School Championships Los Alamos Middle School, Los Alamos Tony Sgro
(505)662-6222		 Results
02/15/97 State High School/Youth Championships Manzano High School, Albuquerque Tony Sgro
(505)662-6222		 Results
02/01/97 NSCL Elementary / Primary Finals Española Elementary, Española Bill Johnson
(505)672-3084		 Teams will compete for Elementary School, and Primary School League Championships. (3-RR, G/40)
01/25/97 Los Alamos Winter Scholastic Sectionals Chamisa Elementary School, Los Alamos Bill Johnson
(505)672-3084		 3-SS, SD/40. Rds. 1:15, 3, 4:30. EF: $5 before 1/22, $7 on site (Reg: NOON-1 PM). Players will be grouped by rating into 8-player sections, with prizes given to 1st and 2nd place in each. USCF Rated - membership required. (Entry fee waved for first time USCF members - $15/yr.)
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01/19/97		 U.S. Junior Chess Congress West Oklahoma City, OK Fred Roper
(405)360-1703		 5-SS, 50/2, SD/1. 7 sections. 18/under, 16/under, 14/under, 12/under, 10/under, 8/under, 6/under. Trophies to 1st-10th in sections 18/under through 8/under; 1st-5th in 6/under. Results.
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01/19/97		 Phil Doddridge Memorial Tournament Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque Art Glassman
(505)867-2993		 Results
01/11/97 NSCL HS/JH Finals St Michaels High School, Santa Fe Andy Nowak
(505)988-1570		 Teams will compete for Large High School, Small High School, and Junior High School League Championships. (3-RR, G/60)
12/14/96 "Holidays Are Free" Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque Art Glassman
(505)867-2993		 4 Rds. Free to all current NMCO members. Alternative pairing system - choose your own opponent!
12/14/96 7th Annual Taos County Chess Tourney Taos Elementary School, Taos Dennis Hedges
(505)776-8597
Liz Moya
(505)758-5791		 4-SS, G/30. EF: $5 advance / $10 site. Not Rated. Championship: Open, Cash prize. Reserve: K-12 U1100. Novice: K-12 U900. Cadet: K-6 U700. Booster: K-3. 5 Trophies each scholastic section
12/07/96 NSCL Elementary Meet 2 Taos Elementary School, Taos Bill Johnson
(505)672-3084		 Second of two meets to determine seedings for Elementary Division Finals. (3-SS, G/40)

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