Upcoming Southern California Events

TLAs

Nov. 3-5
12th Annual LA Open
Van Nuys. TLA here

October 5
Super Gambito No. 900
San Diego. Flyer here

Nov. 7
Southern California Online Open & State Championship
Starts: 9 am PST
Where: www.Chess.com
Ratings: US Chess Rated
EF: $100
Time Control: G/15 + 5
Rounds: 6 rounds, one day event
Webcam: No camera needed
How to register: Here
Sections & Prizes:
Prize Fund = 50% of Entry Fees, Guaranteed by Section
Open – Elo 2000 Minimum (Prizes to U2400 & U2200), 40% of Prize Fund
Class Championships – Class A, B, C, D :: 30% of Prize Fund
U1200/Unrated – 10% of Prize Fund
10% of Prize Fund to State Women’s Champion & 10% to State Senior’s Champion
Top Finisher with Active SCCF Membership AND California Residence Declared State Champion of California

Aug. 3-4
San Diego County Championships
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Format: 5-round Swiss in 3 sections. G/100, d5
Site: The San Diego Chess Club, 2225 Sixth Ave, San Diego 92101
Prizes and Sections: $3,500 prize fund (based on 70 players)
OPEN SECTION: 1st $500, 2nd $250
U2400 $200, 2nd $50; U2300 $200, 2nd $50
U2200 $200, 2nd $50; U2100 $200, 2nd $50
RESERVE SECTION: (UNDER 2000):
1st $300, 2nd $150; U1900 $200, 2nd $50
U1800 $200, 2nd $50; U1700 $200, 2nd $50
BOOSTER SECTION: (UNDER 1600):
1st $180, 2nd $75; U1500 $100, 2nd $50; 1400 $75, 2nd $25
Plus $15 Best Game Prize for each section, Unrated players eligible for book prize only.
Byes: One ½ point bye available in any round, but last round bye must be requested before round 2 and is irrevocable.
Forfeits: $25 fine for forfeits.
Registration: 9 AM - 9:45 AM, Rounds: 10 AM, 2 PM & 6 PM on Saturday, 10 AM and 2 PM on Sunday
Time Control: G/100 with 5 second delay for all 5 rounds
Entry Fee: $50 in advance (paid by 8/02), or $60 on day of event
Special rate if rated U1400 (or unr) & paid in advance: $25, or $30 at door
Info: (619) 752-4377; sandiegochessclub.com, or email Chuck Ensey at chucnglo@aol.com or you can text or call my cell 858-432-8006
SCCF: SCCF Membership required for all So Cal residents: $20
Ent: You can email Chuck to secure $50 rate if you are a frequent player at our club Or Mail Entries to: San Diego Chess Club, P O Box 120162, San Diego, CA 92112. Flyer here.

April 1-5
IM norm round-robin
Arcadia
SCCF is one of the sponsors of an IM norm round-robin to be held in Arcadia, April 1-5, 2023. IA Randy Hough will direct. Interested players with FIDE ratings over 2200 should contact Shirley Chen, sunnytravel88@yahoo.com for details.

Mar. 1-3
Western Class Championships
Irvine. TLA here

March 30-31
2024 Junior / Senior Open
San Diego.
TLA, Online Entry, & Advance Entries here
Flyer here

May 25-27
44th Annual Lina Grumette Memorial Day Classic
80 Grand Prix Points
Van Nuys. Show/hide TLA...

Format: 6-SS, 3-day 40/80, SD/30, inc/30 2-day rds. 1-3 G/60, d/2 then merges.
Site: Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Sections & Prizes: $17,000 in six sections:
Open: FIDE Rated, Winner gets Trophy and spot in State Invitational+$$1700-900-500-200, U2250 $700-350-300.
Under 2000: $1200-700-350-300.
Under 1800: $1200-700-350-300.
Under 1600: $1200-700-350-300.
Under 1400: $1200-700-350-300
U1200: $1000-600-350-200.
Unrated prize limits: Unrated may enter any section, prize limits:
U1200: $100, Under 1400: $200, Under 1600: $300, Under 1800: $300, Under 2000: $400, balance to next highest scorer.
Provisionally rated players limited to 50% of prize except in Open section.
EF: $140 by 5/1, $150 by 5/23, after $160.
1200 section EF: $100 by 5/1, $110 by 5/23, $120 after 5/23.
GMs Free Entry.
Players rated under 2000: entry + $20 if in Open.
Re-Entry: $60, not allowed in Open.
Reg.: ends 9:30 am 5/25, 8:30 am 5/26
Rds: 3-day: 10-4:30, 10-4:30, 9:30-4:30
2-day: 9-11:30-2 (G/60, d/2), then merges with 3-day at 4:30.
All: SCCF membership required for SoCal residents (Adults: $20, Under 18: $15)
Byes: 2 half-point byes allowed, round 6 must be requested with entry.
HR: $119, Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818-997-7676) request Chess Rate.
Info: randallhough@gmail.com
On-line entry: www.scchess.com


May 26, Sunday
MDC Blitz
Format: 5-SS, G/5, d/2. Approx 9 pm
Site: Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406.
Prizes: Prize fund will be entries minus expenses.
Info: randallhough@gmail.com
EF: $20, On site registration only.

May 27-29
44th Annual Lina Grumette Memorial Day Classic Canceled
80 Grand Prix Points
Van Nuys. Show/hide TLA...

Format: 6-SS, 3-day 40/80, SD/30, Inc/30 2-day rds. 1-3 G/60 d/2 then merges.
Site: Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406.
Sections & Prizes: $$17,000 in six sections:
Open: FIDE Rated $$T+1700- 900-500-200, U2250 700-350-300.
Under 2000: $1200-700-350-300.
Under 1800: $1200-700-350-300.
Under 1600: $1200-700-350-300.
Under 1400: $1200-700-350-300
U1200 1000-600-350- 200.
Unrated may enter any section, prize limits U1200: $100, Under 1400: $200, Under 1600:$300, Under 1800: $300, Under 2000: $400, balance to next highest scorer.)
Provisionally rated players limited to 50% of prize except in Open section.
EF: $140 by 5/1, $150 by 5/25, after $160. U1200 section EF: $100 by 5/1, $110 by 5/25, $120 after 5/25.
GM: Free Entry Under 2000. Players: entry + $20 if in Open. Re-Entry: $60, not allowed in Open
Reg.: Registration ends 9:30am 5/27, 8:30 a.m., 5/28
Rds:
3-day: 10-4:30, 10-4:30, 9:30-4:30
2-day: 9-11:30-2 (G/60, d/2), then merges with 3-day at 4:30.
All: SCCF membership req. So Cal residents (Adults: $20, Under 18: $15).
Phones: No phones allowed on players’ person during games.
Ratings: CCA minimum ratings and TD discretion used.
Byes: 2 byes allowed, round 6 must be requested with entry.
HR: $119, Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave, Van Nuys, CA (818-997-7676) request Chess Rate, code CHESS1. Reservation link here.
Parking: $8/day
Info: Gregg5075@earthlink.net
Flyer here.
On-line entry: www.scchess.com

May 28, Sunday
MDC Blitz
Format: 5-SS, G/5, d/2. 10 PM
Site: Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Prizes: Prize fund will be entries minus expenses.
Info: Gregg5075@earthlink.net
EF: $20, On site registration only.

July 5-7
Pacific Southwest Open
A Heritage Event
Irvine. Show/hide TLA...

Site: Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport 18800 MacArthur Blvd, Irvine CA 92612, phone 949-833-9999
Format: 8-Round Swiss, 5 Sections; No 2-day Option, but 3 byes allowed!
Prizes & Sections: $$13,000 PRIZE FUND (100% Guaranteed)
1. OPEN: $1,600-$1,200-$600-$300-$200-$100;
    plus BU2300:$600-$300
2. U2200: $800-400-200-100; plus U2000: $800-400-200-100
3. U1800: $800-400-200-100; plus U1600: $800-400-200-100
4. U1400: $400-200-100, plus BU1200: $400-200-100
5. U1000: $400-200-100
Unrated players are not eligible for any cash prizes; there are book or clock prizes for the best unrated in each section.
GMs, WGMs, IMs & WIMs play for free (but $100 deducted from any prize).
Provisional players (less than 26 games) can win only 50% of any prize, the balance goes to the remaining prize winners.
Onsite Registration: 8:30 to 9:30 AM Friday, or book online see below
Rounds: Rounds and Time Controls are different for each day, pay attention!
Friday July 5: 10 AM, 1 PM & 4 PM, G/60 with 10 second delay
Saturday July 6: 10 AM, 2 PM & 7 PM, G/90 with 10 second delay
Sunday July 7: 9 AM and 3 PM, G/120 with 10 second delay
Entry Fee: $90 Early Bird Rate if received by 4/30/24, or regular $110 rate from May 1st to 6/13/24, late rate is $130 from 6/14 –6/30/24, but then the rate goes up to $150 if you pay on 7/01 or later. Only $90 if U1400 or unrated.
$90 Re-entry fee on day two with 3 byes is allowed for players U2300.
Players playing “up” into a section more than 200 points above their rating must pay a $100 fee that will be collected at the event.
Ratings: July Supplement will be used for official ratings, pairings and prizes.
FIDE: This event will not be FIDE rated, the Southern California Open in September will be.
Mail entries to: SDCC, PO Box 120162, San Diego CA 92112, or use to the easy online entry at the SCCF website, go to www.scchess.com.
SCCF membership is required for all SoCal residents ($20 for adults, or only $15 for players under 18 years old).
Byes: Three half point byes okay if requested at least 1 hour before the round, last round byes are ok but must be requested before round 4 and are irrevocable!
Info: Chuck Ensey at (858) 432-8006, call me if you can’t make a round.
Flyer: here
Important: $25 fine for forfeits! Please don’t do that, it leaves opponent with no one to play which is rude and will cost you! Also, $15 charge for refunds and withdrawals.
Hotel: Special rate of only $169, 1-800-445-8667 if booked by June 12; be smart, book rooms early, they often will sell out well before the deadline! Email chucnglo@aol.com for questions or to get a link to book hotel rooms.
Blitz side event: 8-round rated Blitz event on Fri. 7/5 at 7:30 PM, G/5, d2, $20 entry fee.
Blitz Reg: To 7:15 PM at event only, no online entry, but you can text me to enter.

July 21-23
28th annual Pacific Coast Open
150 Grand Prix Points (Enhanced)
Van Nuys. TLA here

Aug 10-11
San Diego County Championships 
Van Nuys. TLA here

Aug. 31 - Sept. 2
44th Annual Southern California Open
150 Grand Prix Points (enhanced)
San Diego Airport. Show/hide TLA...
Site: At the Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station (www.marriott.com/sanal) 2592 Laning Rd, San Diego CA 92106, phone 619-221-1900
Format: 6 Rd Swiss, 7 Sections; 3 day is G/100 +30 second increment Or, for 2 day, first 3 games are G/40, w/5 second delay, then merge
Prizes and Sections: $$20,000 PRIZE FUND (100% Guaranteed)
1. OPEN SECTION: 1st $2,200, 2nd $1,400, 3rd $1,000, 4th $600, 5th $400, 6th $200; BU2300 $800, 2nd $400
2. U2200: 1st $1,400, 2nd $800, 3rd $400, 4th $200
3. U2000: 1st $1,300, 2nd $700, 3rd $400, 4th $200
4. U1800: 1st $1,300, 2nd $700, 3rd $400, 4th $200
5. U1600: 1st $1,200, 2nd $600, 3rd $300, 4th $200
6. U1400: 1st $800, 2nd $400, 3rd $200, 4th $100
7. U1200: 1st $600, 2nd $300, 3rd $200, 4th $100
Unrated players are not eligible for any cash prizes; book or clock prize for best unrated in each section.
Provisional players (less than 26 games) can win only 50% of any prize, the balance goes to the remaining prize winners.
Reg.:
3-day: 8:30 to 9:30 AM Saturday;
2-day: 8:00 to 9:00 AM Sunday
Rounds:
3-day: 10 AM & 4 PM on Sat, 10 and 4:30 on Sun, 10 & 4 Mon
2-day: 9:30 AM, 11:30, 1:30 PM & 4:30 PM on Sun; 10 AM & 4 PM Mon
Entry Fee: $110 Early Bird Rate if received by 7/31, or $130 by 8/21, $150 after 8/21 and $170 if you pay at the door. Only $90 if unrated or if playing in the U1200. If playing “up” you must pay higher rate. Extra fee of $100 if you want to “play up” 2 sections above your rating. GMs, WGMs, IMs & WIMs play for free, but $100 deducted from any prize.
Re-entry fee (3-day-to 2 day): $75, must be U2300.
Ratings: Sept. Supplement will be used for official ratings. Open & U2200 Sections FIDE rated except for the 2-day schedule.
Phones: Players may not have cell phones on during play; please leave them off in a bag at your table.
Mail entries to: SDCC, PO Box 120162, San Diego CA 92112, or enter online at the SCCF website www.scchess.com
SCCF Membership: SCCF Membership required for all So. Cal. residents ($20, or $15 if under 18 years old).
Byes: Two half-point byes are OK if booked at least 1 hour before the round; last round byes are OK but must be requested before round 3 and are irrevocable!
Info: Chuck Ensey at (858) 432-8006, or see www.sandiegochessclub.org
Flyer here.
Forfeits: $25 Fine for forfeits, please call Chuck ASAP if you can’t make a round.
Refunds: $15 charge for refunds.
Hotel: $289, if booked by August 3, 2024, call 619-221-1900; Please book early, as the rooms will sell out before the deadline.
150 Grand Prix Points (enhanced) and a State Championship Qualifier

Sept. 22-24
2023 U.S. Class Championship
LAX. TLA here

Nov. 1-3
19th Annual Los Angeles Open
120 Grand Prix Points
Irvine. TLA here

July 30 - Aug. 7
122nd annual United States Open Chess Championship
300 Grand Prix Points (enhanced)
Rancho Mirage. TLA here

Nov. 21-26
58th Annual American Open
A Heritage Event
Garden Grove.
Open Section - 9 Rounds SS (6 days)
Other Sections - 8 Rounds SS (4-day or 3-day option)
TLA here.
Tournament site/registration here

Nov. 25-Dec.1
59th Annual American Open
A Heritage Event
Garden Grove
Concurrent with American Open Scholastic Tournament
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Info here.

Nov. 25, Saturday
American Open Blitz
Garden Grove.
Rounds start 9:30 PM
TLA here.

Nov. 26, Sunday
American Open Action
Garden Grove.
Rounds start 12 pm
TLA here.

Jan. 13-15, 2024
The Dreaming King Open
150 Grand Prix Points (enhanced)
LAX Show/hide TLA...
Format: 6 Round Swiss with 7 Sections
Time Control:
3 day time control: G/100 +30 second increment
2 day time control: First 3 games are G/40, w/5 second delay, then merges in Rd 4.
Site: Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX Hotel, 5985 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90045
Rounds:
3-day: 10 AM & 4 PM on Sat, 10 and 4:30 on Sun, 10 & 4 Mon
2-day: 9:30 AM, 11:30, 1:30 PM & 4:30 PM on Sun; 10 AM & 4 PM Mon
Byes: Two half point byes are OK if requested at least 1 hour before the round, but last round byes must be requested before round 3 and are irrevocable!
Prizes & Sections:
$$20,000 PRIZE FUND (100% Guaranteed)
1. OPEN SECTION: 1st $2,400, 2nd $1,500, 3rd $1,200, 4th $600, 5th $400, 6th $300, 7th 200; BU2300: $1,000, 2nd $600
2. U2100: 1st $1,200, 2nd $600, 3rd $400, 4th $200
3. U1900: 1st $1,200, 2nd $600, 3rd $400, 4th $200
4. U1700: 1st $1,200, 2nd $600, 3rd $400, 4th $200
5. U1500: 1st $1,000, 2nd $600, 3rd $400, 4th $200
6. U1300: 1st: $600, 2nd $300, 3rd $200, 4th $100
7. U1100: 1st $600, 2nd $300, 3rd $200, 4th $100
Provisional players (less than 26 games) can win only 50% of any prize, the balance goes to the remaining prize winners.
Unrated players are not eligible for cash prizes; there are book prizes for the best unrated player in each section.
Reg.:
3-day: 8:30 to 9:30 AM Saturday;
2-day: 8:00 to 9:00 AM Sunday
Entry Fee: $90 Early Bird Rate if received by 11/30/23, or regular $110 rate by 12/23/22, starting 12/24 the rate is $130, but then then goes up to $140 on 1/08, then $150 at door on 1/13. Only $85 if U1300 or unrated. GMs, WGMs, IMs & WIMs play for free, but $100 deducted from any prize.
Re-entry Re-entry fee (3 day to 2 day): $75, must be U2300.
Ratings: The Jan. Supplement will be used for official ratings.
FIDE: Only the Open Section is FIDE rated, except for the faster 2-day G/40 games
Equipment: Bring chess sets and clocks, none supplied; know how to set your clock! We do have equipment for sale.
Cell phones: Cell phones must be turned off.
Fines: Forfeits and withdrawing without notice are subject to possible $25 fine; cheating and bad sportsmanship may also lead to expulsion by the TD.
Withdrawals: $15 charge for withdrawals before event starts.
Mail entries to: SDCC, PO Box 120162, San Diego CA 92112
Online entry Online entry at the SCCF website www.scchess.com
SCCF Membership: SCCF Membership required for all So. Cal. residents ($20 adults, $15 if under 18 years old).
Info: Chuck Ensey at (858) 432-8006, or email chucnglo@aol.com
Hotel: Special rate of only $139, 1-800-766-3782, by 12/15/23. Ask for Dreaming King Open rate or use code G11324DKCA.
Parking: Parking is $16 per day, or $26 for in/out privileges or overnight; valet parking is $30.

Jan. 18-20, 2025
The Dreaming King Open
150 Grand Prix Points (enhanced)
LAX Show/hide TLA...

Format & Time Controls:
6 Rd Swiss, 7 Sections
3-day time control is G/100 +30 second increment
Or for 2-day, first 3 games are G/40, w/5 second delay, then merges in Rd 4
Site: Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX Hotel, 5985 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90045
Prizes & Sections: $$20,000 PRIZE FUND (100% Guaranteed)
1. Elite Section: 1st $2,400, 2nd $1,500, 3rd $1,200, 4th $600, 5th $400, 6th $300, 7th 200; BU2300: $1,000, 2nd $600
You can pay a $100 extra fee to “play up” for sections 2, 3 and 4. No restrictions for sections 5-7.
2. U2100: 1st $1,200, 2nd $600, 3rd $400, 4th $200; must be 1700+
3. U1900: 1st $1,200, 2nd $600, 3rd $400, 4th $200; must be 1500+
4. U1700: 1st $1,200, 2nd $600, 3rd $400, 4th $200; must be 1300+
5. U1500: 1st $1,000, 2nd $600, 3rd $400, 4th $200
6. U1300: 1st: $600, 2nd $300, 3rd $200, 4th $100
7. U1100: 1st $600, 2nd $300, 3rd $200, 4th $100
Must be 1700 or higher to play in the U2100 section or pay a $100 extra fee to “play up”. No playing up in Elite Section. For the U1700 section you must be 1300 or higher; for U1500 must be at least 1100, or pay $100 extra fee at the event. There are no restrictions for the U1300 section, other than being U1300.
Unrated players are not eligible for cash prizes; there are book prizes for the best unrated player in each section.
Provisional players (less than 26 games) can win only 50% of any prize, the balance goes to the remaining prize winners.
Reg.:
3-day: 8:30 to 9:30 AM Saturday
2-day: 8:00 to 9:00 AM Sunday
Rounds:
3-day: 10 AM & 4 PM on Sat, 10 and 4:30 on Sun, 10 & 4 Mon
2-day: 9:30 AM, 11:30, 1:30 PM & 4:30 PM on Sun; 10 AM & 4 PM Mon
Byes: Two half point byes are OK if requested at least 1 hour before the round, but last round byes must be requested before round 3 and are irrevocable!
Entry Fee: Entry Fee: $110 Early Bird Rate if received by 11/30/24, or regular $130 rate by 12/23/24, starting 12/24 the rate is $150, but then then goes up to $160 on 1/08, then $170 at door on 1/18. Only $100 if U1300 or unrated. GMs, WGMs, IMs & WIMs play for free, but $100 deducted from any prize.
Re-entry: Re-entry fee (3 day to 2 day): $75, must be U2300
FIDE: Only the Open Section is FIDE rated, except for the faster 2-day G/40 games
Ratings: We will go by the January USCF supplement to determine ratings.
Cell Phones: Cell phones are not allowed for players in the Open Section, other must keep them turned off.
Fines: $25 for forfeits at TD discretion, $5 cell phone fine if it rings during play.
Withdrawals: $15 charge for withdrawals before event starts
Equipment: Bring chess sets and clocks
Mail entries to: SDCC, PO Box 120162, San Diego CA 92112
Online entry: or enter online at the SCCF website www.scchess.com (under construction)
SCCF Membership: SCCF Membership required for all So. Cal. residents ($20 adults, $15 if under 18 years old)
Info: Chuck Ensey at (858) 432-8006, or email chucnglo@aol.com. Flyer here
Hotel: Special rate of only $179, 1-800-766-3782, by 12/15/24
Parking: Parking is $16 per day, or $26 for in/out privileges or overnight; valet parking is $30.