Next chess tournaments
19. - 25.3.2010, 
Skokie / Chicago (USA), FIDE World Amateur Chess Championships
The World Amateur Chess Championships is for players rated FIDE 2000 and under. A $20,000 USD prize fund, the largest in the tournament history, is available along with 2 university scholarships valued up to $36,000 each for the top male and female performer. The overall winner will also be granted the title of FM and the top female player will be granted the title of WFM. For more information on regulations, visas, and lodging requirements, please visit our website.
Info: Sevan A. Muradian International Arbiter and International Organizer, sevan@worldchesschamps.com, http://www.worldchesschamps.com
Skokie / Chicago (USA), FIDE World Amateur Chess ChampionshipsThe World Amateur Chess Championships is for players rated FIDE 2000 and under. A $20,000 USD prize fund, the largest in the tournament history, is available along with 2 university scholarships valued up to $36,000 each for the top male and female performer. The overall winner will also be granted the title of FM and the top female player will be granted the title of WFM. For more information on regulations, visas, and lodging requirements, please visit our website.
Info: Sevan A. Muradian International Arbiter and International Organizer, sevan@worldchesschamps.com, http://www.worldchesschamps.com
19. - 25.3.2010, Skokie, Illinois (USA), World Amateur Chess Championship
FIDE World Amateur Chess Championship – an Official FIDE World Chess Championship! 9R-SS G/90 + 30/sec increment. Holiday Inn Hotel: 5300 W Touhy Ave Skokie, IL 60077. 847.679.8900. $20,000 Guaranteed. Open to players with no FIDE title and rated under 2000 FIDE. All players compete in a single section. Please see tournament website for more detailed rating regulations. Prizes: Overall: $3000-2000-1600-1400; Top Women: $1000-600-400-200; (1799-1600): $1000-600-400-200; (1599-1400): $1000-600-400-200; (U1400): $1000-600-400-200; (Unrated): $1000-600-400-200; EF: $120 by 6pm 02/15, $150 by 6pm 03/15; $200 thereafter and onsite. No re-entries allowed. No half-point byes allowed (zero point byes only). Onsite registration from 3-5pm 03/19. Rds: 3/19 – 6:30pm; 3/20-21 – 12pm and 6:30pm per day; 3/22-25 – 6:30pm per night. Mail entries with registration information to: North American Chess Association (make checks payable to) 4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. More information and online registration available at: http://www.worldchesschamps.com. Questions via email only: sevan@worldchesschamps.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . No smoking. All visa requests must come through the organizer and only after event registration is paid along with hotel at the tournament venue. For more information on additional prizes such as FIDE titles, Scholarships to Texas Tech University, a progressive prize fund, entry fee specials, and more, please visit the tournament website. Boards, sets, clocks provided. Tournament provided equipment must be used.
Info: , sevan@worldchesschamps.com, http://www.worldchesschamps.com/
Skokie, Illinois (USA), World Amateur Chess ChampionshipFIDE World Amateur Chess Championship – an Official FIDE World Chess Championship! 9R-SS G/90 + 30/sec increment. Holiday Inn Hotel: 5300 W Touhy Ave Skokie, IL 60077. 847.679.8900. $20,000 Guaranteed. Open to players with no FIDE title and rated under 2000 FIDE. All players compete in a single section. Please see tournament website for more detailed rating regulations. Prizes: Overall: $3000-2000-1600-1400; Top Women: $1000-600-400-200; (1799-1600): $1000-600-400-200; (1599-1400): $1000-600-400-200; (U1400): $1000-600-400-200; (Unrated): $1000-600-400-200; EF: $120 by 6pm 02/15, $150 by 6pm 03/15; $200 thereafter and onsite. No re-entries allowed. No half-point byes allowed (zero point byes only). Onsite registration from 3-5pm 03/19. Rds: 3/19 – 6:30pm; 3/20-21 – 12pm and 6:30pm per day; 3/22-25 – 6:30pm per night. Mail entries with registration information to: North American Chess Association (make checks payable to) 4957 Oakton Street, Suite 113, Skokie, IL 60077. More information and online registration available at: http://www.worldchesschamps.com. Questions via email only: sevan@worldchesschamps.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . No smoking. All visa requests must come through the organizer and only after event registration is paid along with hotel at the tournament venue. For more information on additional prizes such as FIDE titles, Scholarships to Texas Tech University, a progressive prize fund, entry fee specials, and more, please visit the tournament website. Boards, sets, clocks provided. Tournament provided equipment must be used.
Info: , sevan@worldchesschamps.com, http://www.worldchesschamps.com/
22. - 25.3.2010, Skokie, Illinois (USA), FIDE Arbiters Seminar
FIDE Arbiters Seminar March 22 – 25 Required seminar for FIDE Arbiter title Organizers: North American Chess Association and the FIDE Arbiters Commission Venue: Holiday Inn Hotel, Skokie, IL USA Lecturer: International Arbiter Stewart Reuben (ENG) Assistant: International Arbiter Sevan A. Muradian (USA) Language: English Regulations to be discussed: FIDE regulations. The US rules will only be discussed for comparison to international practice Schedule: 03/22 9am – 2pm Laws of Chess Tournament rules, Tie Break Criteria 03/23 9am – 2pm Use of Electronic Clocks System of Games: Round Robin, Swiss System, Pairing Rules 03/24 9am – 2pm Titles (all titles) and rating regulations Application procedures 03/25 10am – 1pm Examination 80% or better score required to pass General Notes: Participation fees: $250USD. Fee includes lunch served each day along and FIDE examination fee. The lecturer maintains the right to alter the schedule of discussion as long as all topics listed above are covered.
Info: Sevan A. Muradian, sevan@worldchesschamps.com, http://www.worldchesschamps.com/side-events/arbite
Skokie, Illinois (USA), FIDE Arbiters SeminarFIDE Arbiters Seminar March 22 – 25 Required seminar for FIDE Arbiter title Organizers: North American Chess Association and the FIDE Arbiters Commission Venue: Holiday Inn Hotel, Skokie, IL USA Lecturer: International Arbiter Stewart Reuben (ENG) Assistant: International Arbiter Sevan A. Muradian (USA) Language: English Regulations to be discussed: FIDE regulations. The US rules will only be discussed for comparison to international practice Schedule: 03/22 9am – 2pm Laws of Chess Tournament rules, Tie Break Criteria 03/23 9am – 2pm Use of Electronic Clocks System of Games: Round Robin, Swiss System, Pairing Rules 03/24 9am – 2pm Titles (all titles) and rating regulations Application procedures 03/25 10am – 1pm Examination 80% or better score required to pass General Notes: Participation fees: $250USD. Fee includes lunch served each day along and FIDE examination fee. The lecturer maintains the right to alter the schedule of discussion as long as all topics listed above are covered.
Info: Sevan A. Muradian, sevan@worldchesschamps.com, http://www.worldchesschamps.com/side-events/arbite
25. - 28.3.2010, 
33824 Werther (GER), 16. Schloss-Open Werther
A-Tournament 7 Rd CH with 90min/40 + 15min Rest and 30sec Increment from the first move Prices: 800,500,300,200,100,50€ Open to all with ELO > 2000 B-D Tournament 5 Rd CH with 120min/40 + 30min Rest Prices in every Tournament Open to all with ELO between 1700-2100(B),1500-1800(C),<1550(D)
Info: Volker Meise Mozartstr. 7 Germany-33829 Borgholzhausen, v.meise@skwerther.de, http://www.schloss-open.skwerther.de/
33824 Werther (GER), 16. Schloss-Open WertherA-Tournament 7 Rd CH with 90min/40 + 15min Rest and 30sec Increment from the first move Prices: 800,500,300,200,100,50€ Open to all with ELO > 2000 B-D Tournament 5 Rd CH with 120min/40 + 30min Rest Prices in every Tournament Open to all with ELO between 1700-2100(B),1500-1800(C),<1550(D)
Info: Volker Meise Mozartstr. 7 Germany-33829 Borgholzhausen, v.meise@skwerther.de, http://www.schloss-open.skwerther.de/
26. - 28.3.2010, Skokie, Illinois (USA), Intercontinental School Team Championship
Intercontinental School Team Championship March 26 – 28, 2010 U18, U16, U14, U12, U10 sections
Info: Mikhail Korenman, mikhail@worldchesschamps.com, http://www.worldchesschamps.com/world-school-team/
Skokie, Illinois (USA), Intercontinental School Team ChampionshipIntercontinental School Team Championship March 26 – 28, 2010 U18, U16, U14, U12, U10 sections
Info: Mikhail Korenman, mikhail@worldchesschamps.com, http://www.worldchesschamps.com/world-school-team/
27.3.2010, Leinefelde (GER), 13. Offene Leinefelder Stadtmeisterschaft im Schnellschach
Ausrichter: Schachclub ROCHADE Leinefelde e.V. Schirmherr: Bürgermeister der Stadt Leinefelde-Worbis Herr Gerd Reinhardt Spielort: Foyer Obereichsfeldhalle, Leinefelde, Zentraler Platz 2 in 37327 Leinefelde - Worbis Turniermodus: 9 Runden Schweizer – System, mit 15 Minuten Bedenkzeit pro Spieler nach FIDE-Schnellschachregeln, Auslosung mit Swiss Chess, Wertung bei Punktgleichheit: 1. Buchholz, 2. Sonneborn-Berger 3. Spiel gegeneinander, 4. Losentscheid Meldung: bis 25. 03. 2010 an: E-Mail: diathofrank(at)hotmail.com Thomas Frank, Leinefelde, Schlehenweg 36, 37327 Leinefelde-Worbis, Telefon 03605/501970 bzw. unter www.schachclub-leinefelde.de unter: Turniere Stadtmeisterschaft 2010 (ab 01.03.2010) Bitte Name, Verein, Geburtsjahr und DWZ angeben! Zeitplan: Pers. Anmeldung: 27.03.2010, bis 09.00 Uhr! Eröffnung: 09.15 Uhr; Runde 1-5 Mittagspause ca. 12.30 Uhr bis 13.15 Uhr (Imbiss/Getränke mögl.) Runde 6-9; Siegerehrung ca. 16.30 Uhr Startgeld: Erwachsene 7,- € , Jugendliche U20 5,- € Überweisung auf Konto: Schachclub Rochade Leinefelde, Ko.-Nr. 21266050, BLZ 26061291; Verw.-zweck: 13.StadtEM (Volksbank Eichsfeld-Nordheim eG) mit Quittungsnachweis oder Barzahlung bei Pers. Anmeldung, ohne Voranmeldung: + 5,- € Aufschlag an der Tageskasse! Preise: Platz 1 bis 5: 100,-/ 60,-/ 40,-/ 30,-/ 20,- € Ratingpreise: DWZ 2000-1801; 1800-1601; 1400-1201 bis 1200 jeweils: Erst-Platzierung: 20,- €; Zweit-Platzierung: 10,- €, bei min. 5 Teilnehmer/DWZ-Gruppe Sonderpreis: bester Senior Ü60 Doppelpreise sind ausgeschlossen! Preise ab 60 Teilnehmer garantiert! (2009 = 79 Teilnehmer) Das Turnier wird gleichzeitig als Nordthüringer Einzelmeisterschaft im Schnellschach gesondert gewertet! Infos, Anfahrt, Örtlichkeit, Bilder unter www.schachclub-leinefelde.de (ab 01.02.2010)
Info: Thomas Frank Schlehenweg 36 37327 Leinefelde-Worbis Telefon +49 3605/501970 E-Mail: diathofrank@hotmail.com, diathofrank@hotmail.com, http://www.schachclub-leinefelde.de
Leinefelde (GER), 13. Offene Leinefelder Stadtmeisterschaft im Schnellschach Ausrichter: Schachclub ROCHADE Leinefelde e.V. Schirmherr: Bürgermeister der Stadt Leinefelde-Worbis Herr Gerd Reinhardt Spielort: Foyer Obereichsfeldhalle, Leinefelde, Zentraler Platz 2 in 37327 Leinefelde - Worbis Turniermodus: 9 Runden Schweizer – System, mit 15 Minuten Bedenkzeit pro Spieler nach FIDE-Schnellschachregeln, Auslosung mit Swiss Chess, Wertung bei Punktgleichheit: 1. Buchholz, 2. Sonneborn-Berger 3. Spiel gegeneinander, 4. Losentscheid Meldung: bis 25. 03. 2010 an: E-Mail: diathofrank(at)hotmail.com Thomas Frank, Leinefelde, Schlehenweg 36, 37327 Leinefelde-Worbis, Telefon 03605/501970 bzw. unter www.schachclub-leinefelde.de unter: Turniere Stadtmeisterschaft 2010 (ab 01.03.2010) Bitte Name, Verein, Geburtsjahr und DWZ angeben! Zeitplan: Pers. Anmeldung: 27.03.2010, bis 09.00 Uhr! Eröffnung: 09.15 Uhr; Runde 1-5 Mittagspause ca. 12.30 Uhr bis 13.15 Uhr (Imbiss/Getränke mögl.) Runde 6-9; Siegerehrung ca. 16.30 Uhr Startgeld: Erwachsene 7,- € , Jugendliche U20 5,- € Überweisung auf Konto: Schachclub Rochade Leinefelde, Ko.-Nr. 21266050, BLZ 26061291; Verw.-zweck: 13.StadtEM (Volksbank Eichsfeld-Nordheim eG) mit Quittungsnachweis oder Barzahlung bei Pers. Anmeldung, ohne Voranmeldung: + 5,- € Aufschlag an der Tageskasse! Preise: Platz 1 bis 5: 100,-/ 60,-/ 40,-/ 30,-/ 20,- € Ratingpreise: DWZ 2000-1801; 1800-1601; 1400-1201 bis 1200 jeweils: Erst-Platzierung: 20,- €; Zweit-Platzierung: 10,- €, bei min. 5 Teilnehmer/DWZ-Gruppe Sonderpreis: bester Senior Ü60 Doppelpreise sind ausgeschlossen! Preise ab 60 Teilnehmer garantiert! (2009 = 79 Teilnehmer) Das Turnier wird gleichzeitig als Nordthüringer Einzelmeisterschaft im Schnellschach gesondert gewertet! Infos, Anfahrt, Örtlichkeit, Bilder unter www.schachclub-leinefelde.de (ab 01.02.2010)
Info: Thomas Frank Schlehenweg 36 37327 Leinefelde-Worbis Telefon +49 3605/501970 E-Mail: diathofrank@hotmail.com, diathofrank@hotmail.com, http://www.schachclub-leinefelde.de
25.4. - 2.5.2010, 
Krakow (POL), INTERNATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP of MALOPOLSKA
The championship will be played in Swiss system, IX rounds. The event will be in 3 groups according to ELO rating: A Group over 1900 (40 moves/1,5h + 0,5h + 30sec. increments from one move), B Group between 1601 – 1900 (40 moves/1,5h + 0,5h + 30sec. increments from one move), C Group below 1600 (30 move/1,5 h + 1 h to end). The total prize fund in the amount of 13000 PLN (4250 euro). On 2 May is rapid chess tournament. Excursions to Cracow.
Info: Jan Kusina ph/fax +48-12-411-48-01, jkusina@mzszach.l.pl, http://www.mzszach.l.pl/
Krakow (POL), INTERNATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP of MALOPOLSKAThe championship will be played in Swiss system, IX rounds. The event will be in 3 groups according to ELO rating: A Group over 1900 (40 moves/1,5h + 0,5h + 30sec. increments from one move), B Group between 1601 – 1900 (40 moves/1,5h + 0,5h + 30sec. increments from one move), C Group below 1600 (30 move/1,5 h + 1 h to end). The total prize fund in the amount of 13000 PLN (4250 euro). On 2 May is rapid chess tournament. Excursions to Cracow.
Info: Jan Kusina ph/fax +48-12-411-48-01, jkusina@mzszach.l.pl, http://www.mzszach.l.pl/
25.4. - 2.5.2010, Krakow (POL), International Chess Championship of Malopolska
The championship will be played in Swiss system, IX rounds. The event will be in 3 groups according to ELO rating: A Group over 1900 (40 moves/1,5h + 0,5h + 30sec. increments from one move), B Group between 1601 – 1900 (40 moves/1,5h + 0,5h + 30sec. increments from one move), C Group below 1600 (30 move/1,5 h + 1 h to end). The total prize fund in the amount of 13000 PLN (4250 euro). On 2 May is rapid chess tournament. Excursions to Cracow.
Info: Jan Kusina phone/fax 0048-12-411-48-01, jkusina@mzszach.l.pl, http://www.mzszach.l.pl
Krakow (POL), International Chess Championship of MalopolskaThe championship will be played in Swiss system, IX rounds. The event will be in 3 groups according to ELO rating: A Group over 1900 (40 moves/1,5h + 0,5h + 30sec. increments from one move), B Group between 1601 – 1900 (40 moves/1,5h + 0,5h + 30sec. increments from one move), C Group below 1600 (30 move/1,5 h + 1 h to end). The total prize fund in the amount of 13000 PLN (4250 euro). On 2 May is rapid chess tournament. Excursions to Cracow.
Info: Jan Kusina phone/fax 0048-12-411-48-01, jkusina@mzszach.l.pl, http://www.mzszach.l.pl
19. - 23.5.2010, 
Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad) (CZE), OPEN Karlovy Vary 2010
FIDE OPEN tournament, 7 rounds, 90 minutes + 30 sec/move for each
Info: Věra Lorencová, phone 608 051 221 Tomáš Lorenc, phone 724 602 435, vera.lorencova@volny.cz, http://www.open.unas.cz
Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad) (CZE), OPEN Karlovy Vary 2010FIDE OPEN tournament, 7 rounds, 90 minutes + 30 sec/move for each
Info: Věra Lorencová, phone 608 051 221 Tomáš Lorenc, phone 724 602 435, vera.lorencova@volny.cz, http://www.open.unas.cz
22. - 29.5.2010, Orlová (CZE), Open Orlová 2010
Term: 22rd - 29th of May 2010 Place: Culture house of Orlová, Osvobození 796, 73514 Orlová - Lutyně, Czech Republic Director: Jiří Novák Head arbiter: IA Jaroslav Kořínek Arbiter: Jiří Kopta System: Swiss system of 9 rounds Rate of a game: 2h + 30s/move Second ranking: Med. Buchholz, Buchholz, Progressive score, Average ELO of rivals, Lot Presence: 22.5.2010 from 9:00 to 11:30 in the play hall, an accommodation after 16:00 Program: 1st round - 22.5.2010 12:00 - 18:00 2nd round - 23.5.2010 9:00 - 15:00 3rd round - 23.5.2010 15:00 - 21:00 4th round - 24.5.2010 16:00 - 22:00 5th round - 25.5.2010 16:00 - 22:00 6th round - 26.5.2010 16:00 - 22:00 7th round - 27.5.2010 16:00 - 22:00 8th round - 28.5.2010 16:00 - 22:00 9th round - 29.5.2010 9:00 - 15:00
Info: Jiří Novák Družstevní 681 Petřvald, 735 41 mobil: +420608830041, kopta.jiri@centrum.cz, http://www.sachyorlova.cz/open/indexe.html
Orlová (CZE), Open Orlová 2010Term: 22rd - 29th of May 2010 Place: Culture house of Orlová, Osvobození 796, 73514 Orlová - Lutyně, Czech Republic Director: Jiří Novák Head arbiter: IA Jaroslav Kořínek Arbiter: Jiří Kopta System: Swiss system of 9 rounds Rate of a game: 2h + 30s/move Second ranking: Med. Buchholz, Buchholz, Progressive score, Average ELO of rivals, Lot Presence: 22.5.2010 from 9:00 to 11:30 in the play hall, an accommodation after 16:00 Program: 1st round - 22.5.2010 12:00 - 18:00 2nd round - 23.5.2010 9:00 - 15:00 3rd round - 23.5.2010 15:00 - 21:00 4th round - 24.5.2010 16:00 - 22:00 5th round - 25.5.2010 16:00 - 22:00 6th round - 26.5.2010 16:00 - 22:00 7th round - 27.5.2010 16:00 - 22:00 8th round - 28.5.2010 16:00 - 22:00 9th round - 29.5.2010 9:00 - 15:00
Info: Jiří Novák Družstevní 681 Petřvald, 735 41 mobil: +420608830041, kopta.jiri@centrum.cz, http://www.sachyorlova.cz/open/indexe.html
