Southern California Chess Federation

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Tournaments throughout Southern California

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August 15, 22, 29
LACC – Sunday Scholastic Triathlon
G/30. 3-SS, G/30 LACC, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd LA, 90025, 2nd Fl, 4 blks W 405.
3 separate events consisting of Chess/Bughouse/Blitz
Reg: 12-1.
Rds: Chess 1, 2, 3 pm, Bughouse (4-5), Blitz (5-6)
Prizes: Trophies (Top 3), Medals (next 3)
EF: $25 ($20 LACC memb, $10 off siblings, Free new LACC memb).
Parking: Free BOA parking – or in the building basement ($3). refreshments, and class 12-1 pm.
Info: (310) 795-5710 or Mick@LAChessClub.com. Web site: www.LAChessClub.com.
Lunch: Free pizza, soda& cookie.

August 22
2010 Westwood Summer Open
5-SS, G/40. Los Angeles Chess Club, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, CA 90025, 2nd floor (4 blocks West of 405 Fwy).
$$1500 b/50, 80% of each prize guaranteed. In two sections:
Open: $400-200-50, U2200 125, U2000 125.
Reserve (U1800): $$200-125, U1600 $100, Under 1400/unrated $100, U1200 $75.
EF: $48 if received by 8/21, $55 at site.
SCCF memb. ($18, under 18 $10) req. for rated S. CA residents. No credit cards at site. Half point byes: limit 1, must be req. w/entry.
Reg.: 9-9:45 a.m.
Rds.: 10-11:30-1:30-3:15-4:45.
Free parking across street at BoA, lots on SW corner of Santa Monica & Purdue, or in building basement ($3).
Inf: admin@westernchess.com.
Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Place #1, Los Angeles, CA 90038. On-line entry: www.westernchess.com.
NS, NC, W. GP: 10. State Championship Qualifier.

August 22
Amateur Open
4-SS, G/45. Chess Palace, 12872 Valley View St. Suite 5, CA 92845.
In two sections:
Amateur: $70-$35 (based on 10 players). U1500 1st-2nd Trophy.
Premier: 1st and 2nd for U1200, U900, and U500. EF: $20 regular and $15 club memebers. Reg: 11:45-12:15 PM. Rds: 12:30-2-3:30-5PM. FREE PARKING Ent: Chess Palace, 12872 Valley View St. Suite 5, CA 92845. Phone (714)899-3421.
Email ent: chesspalace2000@yahoo.com
Info: www.chesspalace.com. Phone: 714-899-3421.

August 22
Beverly Hills Scholastic Chess Tournament
5-SS, G/30. Beverly Hills Chess Club, 8950 W. Olympic Blvd., #210, Beverly Hills, CA 90211.
Prizes: Trophies to the top 3, and medals to the next 3.
Complimentary Lecture with Registration: 11 – 1 pm. Lunch: $5 Pizza.
Reg: 12-12:45
Rds: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 pm
EF: $20 if payment received one day before the tournament, $30 on site (Siblings $5 off)
Ent: Beverly Hills Chess Club, 8950 W. Olympic Blvd., #210, Beverly Hills, CA 90211.
Web Site: www.bhchessclub.com
Info: Robert Minoofar 310-274-7873 or email us: bhchessclub@hotmail.com

August 28
San Luis Obispo County Championship 2010
4-SS, G/45 (rd 1), G/60 (rds 2-4) 5 sec. delay. Wildwood Ranch Club House, 819 Tempus Circle, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.
80% of paid entries returned. In two sections. Estimates based on 14 each section:
Open $150 - $120 - 90. U1700 $60
Reserve (U1500/Unr) $100 - 75 - 60. U1200/Unr $40.
EF: $40 Open, $30 Reserve, paid in advance by August 26. One $5 discount to SCCF, SLOCC, or Cal Chess members. All $10 more at site. Cash only at site.
One half-point bye if requested with entry.
Reg: 9 - 9:30 a.m.
Rds.: 10 - 12:00 - 2:30 - 5:00.
Inf: www.slochess.com. barbara@slochess.com (805-540-0747); mark@slochess.com (805-481-6366).
Ent: Payable to SLO Chess Club; mailed to Barbara McCaleb, 234 Via La Paz, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
NS, NC, W. State Chamionship Qualifier.

August 29
Beverly Hills Chess Tournament
3-SS, G/60. Beverly Hills Chess Club, 8950 W. Olympic Blvd., #210, Beverly Hills, CA 90211.
Prizes: 1st place: $60, 2nd place: $40, 3rd place: $20. Complimentary Beginner/Intermediate Lecture given by Chess Expert with Registration: 11 – 1 p.m Lunch: $5 (Dominos Pizza & Soda).
Reg: 12-12:45
Rds: 1, 2, 3 p.m.
EF: $20 if payment received one day before the tournament, $25 on site (Siblings $5 off)
Ent: Beverly Hills Chess Club, 8950 W. Olympic Blvd., #210, Beverly Hills, CA 90211.
Web Site: www.bhchessclub.com
Info: Robert Minoofar 310-274-7873or email us: bhchessclub@hotmail.com

September 4-6
32nd Annual Southern California Open
6-SS, 40/2, SD/1 (2-day schedule rds 1-3 G/60, then merges). LAX Hilton, 5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
$$10,000 b/200, 50% of each prize guaranteed. In two sections:
Open: $$T+1700-1000-800-450-300, U2400 400, U2300 200, U2200 600-300, U2000 $$600-300.
Amateur (Under 1800/unr): $$T+750-400-200-150-100, U1600 $$500 -300-200-100, U1400 $$300-150, U1200 100, Unr 100. (Unrated may win Unr. prize only in this section.)
Best game prize $25, both sections eligible.
All: half-pt bye available in rds 1-4 if requested with entry, limit 2. SCCF membership req ($18, jr. $10), OSA.
SCCF Annual Membership Meeting: 2:30 p.m. Sept. 5.
Reg: 3-day 9-9:45 a.m. 9-4. 2-day 9-9:45 a.m. 9-5.
Rds: 3-day: 10:30-5 Sat -Sun, 10-4:30 Mon. 2-day: 10-12:15-2:30 Sun, then merges.
EF: $83 if rec’d by 9-3, $95 door, U1400/unr. $68 by 9-3, $80 door. No credit cards at door.
Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Pl. #1, Los Angeles CA 90038. On-line entry: www.westernchess.com.
HR: $89, (310) 410-4000, mention chess. Parking $10/day.
Info: admin@westernchess.com.
NS, W, F. GP: 40. State Championship Qualifier.

September 5
SCO Scholastics
5-SS, G/30. LAX Hilton, 5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045.
Open to gr. 12-below. In two sections:
Open: Trophies to top 5, top 3 U1200, top 2 Unrated, top grades 12-11-10-9/below.
Grade 6/below U1000: Trophies to top 5, top 3 U700, top 2 Unrated, top grades 6-5-4-3-2-1/below.
Reg.: 8:30-9:15.
Rds.: 9:30-11-12:15-1:45-3.
EF: $16 if received by 9-3, $20 door.
Inf: John Hillery,admin@westernchess.com. On-line ent: www.westernchess.com.
Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Pl. #1, Los Angeles CA 90038.

September 6
SCO Action Swiss
5-SS, G/30. LAX Hilton, 5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
$$500 b/40, else proportional: $150-70-40, U2100/Unr $80, U1800 $80, Under 1500 $80.
EF: $21 if received by 9-3, $25 at door. Reg: 9-10 a.m. Rds: 10:15-11:30-12:45-2:30-3:45.
Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Pl. #1, Los Angeles CA 90038, online at www.westernchess.com.

September 6
SCO Hexes
3-SS, G/90. LAX Hilton, 5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045.
Six-player sections by rating.
EF: $20 if received by 9-3, $25 door.
$$ 40-20-10 each section.
Reg.: 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Rds.: 10:30-1:30-4:30.
Ent: SCCF, c/o John Hillery, 835 N. Wilton Pl. #1, Los Angeles, CA 90038. www.westernchess.com.

September 5, 19
LACC – 1st& 3rd Sunday Scholastic Triathlon
G/30. 3-SS, G/30 LACC, 11514 Santa Monica Blvd LA, 90025, 2nd Fl, 4 blks W 405.
2 separate events consisting of Chess/Bughouse/Blitz
Reg: 12-1.
Rds: Chess 1, 2, 3 pm, Bughouse (4-5), Blitz (5-6)
Prizes: Trophies (Top 3), Medals (next 3)
EF: $25 ($20 LACC memb, $10 off siblings, Free new LACC memb).
Parking: Free BOA parking – or in the building basement ($3). refreshments, and class 12-1 pm.
Info: (310) 795-5710 or Mick@LAChessClub.com. Web site: www.LAChessClub.com.
Lunch: Free pizza, soda& cookie.

September 26
20th Chess Palace Anniversary
5-SS, G/30. Chess Palace, 12872 Valley View St. Suite 5, Garden Grove, CA, 92845
Cash Prizes Guaranteed. $300-$150-$75, U1900 $100. U1600 $90. U1300 $80. Plus trophy awards for all prize winners.
EF: $45 before 9/19, $55 before 9/26, $65 on site. Club members save $10. SCCF member, seniors, or juniors save $2.
Reg: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Rds: 10-11:15-1PM-2:15-3:30.
Free parking.
Inf: chesspalace2000@yahoo.com. Web site: www.chesspalace.com/events.htm
Extra: Free t-shirt, snacks, and raffle tickets.