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2010 September East Coast Deli    September 1 - 29, 2010    Colorado Springs     Panera Bread September Thursdays    September 2 - 30, 2010    Colorado Springs     61st Colorado Open    September 4 - 5, 2010    Greenwood Village     Fort Collins Dodo September G/75 Open    September 7 - 28, 2010    Fort Collins     Harvest Moon Open    September 11, 2010    Pueblo     Palmer Divide G/29    September 18, 2010    Palmer Lake     Double 'Yer Money Boulder Evening Quad    September 22, 2010    Boulder     September 2010 G/29 Grand Prix Event    September 23, 2010    Greeley     Santa Fe Open    September 25 - 26, 2010    Santa Fe, NM     SOCO Open One Day Rated Chess Tournament    October 2, 2010    Pueblo     Fort Collins Quagga October G/75 Open    October 5 - 26, 2010    Fort Collins     2010 October East Coast Deli    October 6 - 27, 2010    Colorado Springs     Tri-Lakes Open    October 9 - 10, 2010    Palmer Lake     Cheyenne Open    October 9 - 10, 2010    Cheyenne, WY     Double 'Yer Money Boulder Evening Quad    October 20, 2010    Boulder     October 2010 G/29 Super Saturday Event    October 30, 2010    Boulder     2010 November East Coast Deli    November 3 - 24, 2010    Colorado Springs     November 2010 G/29 Super Saturday Event    November 13, 2010    Greeley     Wyoming State Scholastic Championship 2010    November 13, 2010         Double 'Yer Money Boulder Evening Quad    November 17, 2010    Boulder     2010 December East Coast Deli    December 1 - 29, 2010    Colorado Springs     Winter Springs Open    December 4 - 5, 2010    Manitou Springs     Double 'Yer Money Boulder Evening Quad    December 8, 2010    Boulder     Winter Wonderland One Day Rated Chess Tournament    December 11, 2010    Pueblo     December 2010 G/29 Grand Prix Event    December 14, 2010    Fort Collins     2011 Southern Rocky FIDE Open (40GPP)    February 25 - 27, 2011    Albuquerque, NM     Colorado Closed    March 25 - 27, 2011    Greenwood Village     Scholastic Closed    March 25 - 27, 2011    Greenwood Village     Colorado Class Championships    March 26 - 27, 2011    Greenwood Village

2010 September East Coast Deli, September 1 - 29, 2010

5 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: All Rounds: G/90, t/d5
Site: East Coast Deli, 24 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Directions: The Deli is located between Pikes Peak and Colorado Avenues. Street parking can be tricky, although there is free parking near the movie theatre (north east) and around the court buildings (1 block south and east). The Plaza of the Rockies has paid parking for $1 after 5:00 p.m., located between S. Tejon and S. Nevada on Colorado Ave.
Open: Open to all
Entry fee: $10 covers the entire month of Wednesdays
Prizes: Cash prizes per entries paid on final Wednesday of event, usually 85%-90% of entry fees, for a 1st place with Under sections based on number of players (typically 4).
Registration: 5:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m. every Wednesday, Rounds: 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. September 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. 1 game per evening. TD assumes you are playing all rounds unless notified in advance. Two ½ point byes are allowed this month..
Entries: Jerry Maier 229 Hargrove Court, Colorado Springs CO 80919
Phone: (719) 660-5531
E-mail: pmjer77@aim.com
Once in the Deli, take the long hall to the back room. Please support the deli if able; the site is free. Please do not bring food or drink in from outside the restaurant. Nice playing area with plenty of room for a large turnout. Directed by Jerry Maier.

Panera Bread September Thursdays, September 2 - 30, 2010

5 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/90, 5-sec Delay
Site: Panera Bread North Academy, 7344 North Academy Blvd in the Community Room
Directions: Panera Bread is on the west side of Academy Blvd between Woodman Road and Briargate Blvd about a mile south of I-25 Exit 150 (Academy Blvd - North)
OPEN: Open to all USCF Members (USCF Membership can be obtained at registration). One round(game)each Thursday of the month.
Entry fee: $10
Prizes: Per entries (greater than 85% of EFs). 1st, 2nd, and "Under" prizes.
Registration: 5:15 - 5:45 PM on any Thursday, Rounds: 6 PM, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
Entries: Dean Brown 4225 Hedge Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
Phone: (719) 573-5176
E-mail: navajo36us80917@comcast.net
Please support the Panera Bread hosts if possible; they are providing the site for free. Do not bring food or drink in from outside the resturant.

61st Colorado Open, September 4 - 5, 2010

5 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Rounds 1-2: G/90, Rounds 3-5: 40/90, G/1.
Site: Doubletree Hotel Tech Center, 7801 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO. Phone: 303-779-6161. Hotel Rate of $79 per night if you mention Chess Tournament Rate.
Open: Open to all players. Prizes: $350-150-100, top U2000: $150-100.
Under 1800: Open to all players under 1800 and unrated. Prizes: $300-150-100, top U1600: $150-100. Unrated Player Prize Limit - $150.
Under 1400: Open to all players under 1400 and unrated. Prizes: $300-150-100, top U1200: $150-100, top U1000/Unrated: $50. Unrated Player Prize Limit - $100.
Entry fee: If received by 8/31: $40, $30 for Jr. (under 18)/Sr. (65+)/Unrated. $5 more for late registration after 8/31.
Prizes: $2500 based on 100 entries, in 3 sections. 50% of All Prizes Guaranteed.
Registration: 8:00-9:30am. Players registering after 9:30am will receive a 1/2 point bye for round 1, Rounds: 9/4,10am, 2pm, 530pm; 9/5, 9am & 3:30pm. CSCA Annual Meeting will be held between rounds 4-5 at 230pm.
Entries: Richard Buchanan 1 Sutherland Road, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Phone: 719-685-1984
E-mail: buckpeace@pcisys.net
Colorado Tour Event
CSCA membership required ($15, $10 Jr/Sr), OSA.
One ½ point bye available. ½ point byes for rounds 1-4 may be requested at any time. Last round ½ point byes must be requested before round 1 and are irrevocable.

Fort Collins Dodo September G/75 Open, September 7 - 28, 2010

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: G/75
Site: Lory Student Center, 2nd Floor Food Court, CSU Campus, Fort Collins CO.
Directions: Turn from College Ave onto W. Laurel St. Once on Laurel, turn left into CSU at the 2nd stop light at Meldrum St. Park in the parking lot near Lory Student Center.
Open: One section. USCF membership required.
Entry fee: $2 covers entry in any/all rounds for the month.
Prizes: None. Entry fee covers rating fees. Intention is to have rated games available. Accumulated results of club tournaments will be used to qualify and seed for 2010 Fort Collins Chess Club Championships.
Registration: 6:30-6:55pm any Tuesday. Must sign in each week by 6:55pm to be paired, Rounds: Tuesdays 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28 at 7pm.
Phone: 970-980-7906
E-mail: fdeming@lpbroadband.net

Harvest Moon Open, September 11, 2010

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: G/45 TD 5
Site: The Daily Grind, 209 S. Union, Pueblo
Directions: Take 1st Street exit, turn right and go three blocks to Union. Turn left onto Union, corner of Union & D Streets.
Sections: Open
Entry fee: $15; Sr, Jr, Unr $11; CSCA & USCF required, OSA. Pre-registration entry fee: $11, which must be paid at the time of pre-registration
Prizes: Cash prizes based on entry fees will be distributed at the conclusion of the event
Registration: 9:00-9:45, Rounds: 10, 11:30, 2:00, 3:30.
Entries: Liz Wood
Phone: 719-566-6929
E-mail: chessliz@comcast.net
Final round byes must be requested before the start of Round 2, and are irrevocable.
For further information, contact Liz Wood, chessliz@comcast.net ( 719-566-6929) or Jerry Maier, (719-660-5531) Send pre-registrations to: Jerry Maier at 229 Hargrove Court, Colorado Springs CO 80919-2213 or pmjer77@aim.com by September 11th.
COLORADO TOUR EVENT

Palmer Divide G/29, September 18, 2010

6 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/29, No Delay.
Site: The Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 State Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133.
Open: One section. Accelerated Pairings will NOT be used.
Entry fee: $25 onsite (all). Pre-registration entry fee $20 (all).
Prizes: Cash prizes based on entry fees will be distributed at the conclusion of the event.
Registration: 8:30-9:30am, Rounds: 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm, 5:00pm.
Entries: Jerry Maier 229 Hargrove Court, Colorado Springs CO 80919-2213
E-mail: pmjer77@aim.com
Send pre-registrations with checks payable to Jerry Maier.
Pre-registrations must be received and paid in full by September 16, 2010 in order to qualify for the reduced entry fee.
Neither a Colorado Tour Event nor a Grand Prix event. Wheelchair accessible.
USCF membership required.
Presented by the Gentlemen's Chess Club.

Double 'Yer Money Boulder Evening Quad, September 22, 2010

3 round Quads system tournament.
Time Control: Game/29
Site: University Of Colorado Student Union - Alfred Packer Grill
Entry fee: $5
Prizes: $10/quad
Registration: 6:30-7:00 PM, Rounds: 7:15 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM.
Entries: Joe Davison
Phone: 720-938-2204
E-mail: boulder.chess@yahoo.com
Quads: The Highest 4 USCF-rated players form a Quad; the next 4 highest form the next Quad; etc. The lowest rated "Quad" may be a 7-person Swiss depending on attendance.
On-site registration only
Open to all USCF members; USCF membership may be obtained on-line at www.uschess.org.

September 2010 G/29 Grand Prix Event, September 23, 2010

3 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/29, no delay
Site: Zachariah's Food Court, University Center Lower Level, UNC Campus, Greeley, CO.
Directions: Take Highway 34 into Greeley. From Highway 34, turn North (Left if heading East on Highway 34, Right if heading West) onto 11th Ave. Continue on 11th Ave until you reach 22nd Street. Turn Right on 22nd Street. Take the first Left into the parking lot of the University Center.
Open: One section. Accelerated Pairings used with more than 12 players. USCF membership required.
Entry fee: $3
Prizes: 100% of entry fees, minus USCF rating fee. (70% of total entry fees for tourney prizes, remainder after rating fee to Grand Prix Prize Fund.)
Registration: 6:30-7:00pm. Onsite registration only, but please email if you intend to come, Rounds: 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm.
Entries: Lee Lahti
E-mail: fc-chess@comcast.net
A G/29 Grand Prix Event, hosted by the Greeley & UNC Chess Club.

Santa Fe Open, September 25 - 26, 2010

6 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: G/60 TD/5
Site: Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave.,W
Sections: Open, U1700, U1400
Entry fee: $25 late fee $10 if not received by 9/23
Prizes: $900 b/72. Unrated eligible only for 50% of prize except in Open.
Registration: 8-8:30, Rounds: 9-11:30-2:15.
Entries: NMCO P.O. Box 4215, Albuquerque, NM 87196
Two 1/2 pt bye requests before 1st Rd pairing.
Discounts: take one only. $5 with SFCC student or staff I.D. $5 family after 1 full price entry.
Info, entry form and directions at www.nmchess.org
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SOCO Open One Day Rated Chess Tournament, October 2, 2010

5 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: G/30 TD 5
Site: The Daily Grind, 209 S. Union, Pueblo
Directions: Take 1st Street exit, turn right and go three blocks to Union. Turn left onto Union, corner of Union & D Streets.
Sections: Open
Entry fee: $20; Sr, Jr, Unr $15; CSCA & USCF required, OSA. Pre-registration entry fee: $15, which must be paid at the time of pre-registration.
Prizes: Cash prizes based on entry fees will be distributed at the conclusion of the event.
Registration: 9:00-9:45, Rounds: 10, 11:15, 12:30, 2:30, 3:45.
Entries: Liz Wood
Phone: 719-566-6929
E-mail: chessliz@comcast.net
Send pre-registrations to: Jerry Maier at 229 Hargrove Court, Colorado Springs CO 80919-2213 or pmjer77@aim.com by September 30th.
Final round byes must be requested before the start of Round 2, and are irrevocable.
COLORADO TOUR EVENT

Fort Collins Quagga October G/75 Open, October 5 - 26, 2010

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: G/75
Site: Lory Student Center, 2nd Floor Food Court, CSU Campus, Fort Collins CO.
Directions: Turn from College Ave onto W. Laurel St. Once on Laurel, turn left into CSU at the 2nd stop light at Meldrum St. Park in the parking lot near Lory Student Center.
Open: One section. USCF membership required.
Entry fee: $2 covers entry in any/all rounds for the month.
Prizes: None. Entry fee covers rating fees. Intention is to have rated games available. Accumulated results of club tournaments will be used to qualify and seed for 2010 Fort Collins Chess Club Championships.
Registration: 6:30-6:55pm any Tuesday. Must sign in each week by 6:55pm to be paired, Rounds: Tuesdays 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26 at 7pm.
Phone: 970-980-7906
E-mail: fdeming@lpbroadband.net

2010 October East Coast Deli, October 6 - 27, 2010

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: All Rounds: G/90, t/d5
Site: East Coast Deli, 24 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Directions: The Deli is located between Pikes Peak and Colorado Avenues. Street parking can be tricky, although there is free parking near the movie theatre (north east) and around the court buildings (1 block south and east). The Plaza of the Rockies has paid parking for $1 after 5:00 p.m., located between S. Tejon and S. Nevada on Colorado Ave.
Open: Open to all
Entry fee: $10 covers the entire month of Wednesdays
Prizes: Cash prizes per entries paid on final Wednesday of event, usually 85%-90% of entry fees, for a 1st place with Under sections based on number of players (typically 4).
Registration: 5:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m. every Wednesday, Rounds: 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. October 6, 13, 20 and 27. 1 game per evening. TD assumes you are playing all rounds unless notified in advance. Two ½ point byes are allowed this month..
Entries: Jerry Maier 229 Hargrove Court, Colorado Springs CO 80919
Phone: (719) 660-5531
E-mail: pmjer77@aim.com
Once in the Deli, take the long hall to the back room. Please support the deli if able; the site is free. Please do not bring food or drink in from outside the restaurant. Nice playing area with plenty of room for a large turnout. Directed by Jerry Maier.

Tri-Lakes Open, October 9 - 10, 2010

5 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: All Rounds: G/90 + 30 Increment
Site: The Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 State Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133.
Open: open to all
Reserve: open to U1500
Entry fee: $35; Sr, Jr, Unr $27; Pre-registration entry fee: $30; Sr, Jr, Unr: $22, which must be paid at the time of pre-registration.
Prizes: Cash prizes based on entry fees will be distributed at the conclusion of the event.
Registration: Oct. 9th: 8:30-9:30am., Rounds: Sat. Oct. 9th: 10am, 2:30pm, 7:00pm; Sun. Oct. 10th: 9:00am, 3:00pm..
Entries: Jerry Maier
Phone: 719-660-5531
E-mail: pmjer77@aim.com
Two (2) requested 1/2 point byes are allowed for the tournament. Byes must be requested prior to start of Round 3 (Sat. 7:00pm), and are irrevocable.
Send pre-registrations with checks payable to Jerry Maier, 229 Hargrove Court, Colorado Springs CO 80919-2213. Pre-registrations must be received and paid in full by October 7th in order to qualify for the reduced entry fee. Wheelchair accessible. USCF & CSCA required, OSA. Colorado Tour Event.

Cheyenne Open, October 9 - 10, 2010

5 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Rd1. = G/60 Rds. 2-5 = 35/90 G/60
Site: Laramie County Community College, Training Center, 1400 East College Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Open: Open to all.
Entry fee: $20 by Sept 20, after $25
Prizes: Based on entries.
Registration: 8:30-9:30 am, Rounds: Sat 10:00, 12:30, 5:30 Sun 9, 2:30.
Entries: Brian Walker 2835 Forest Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001
Phone: 307-634-0163
E-mail: drtarrasch@yahoo.com
NS NC WCL JGP

Double 'Yer Money Boulder Evening Quad, October 20, 2010

3 round Quads system tournament.
Time Control: Game/29
Site: University Of Colorado Student Union - Alfred Packer Grill
Entry fee: $5
Prizes: $10/quad
Registration: 6:30-7:00 PM, Rounds: 7:15 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM.
Entries: Joe Davison
Phone: 720-938-2204
E-mail: boulder.chess@yahoo.com
Quads: The Highest 4 USCF-rated players form a Quad; the next 4 highest form the next Quad; etc. The lowest rated "Quad" may be a 7-person Swiss depending on attendance.
On-site registration only
Open to all USCF members; USCF membership may be obtained on-line at www.uschess.org.

October 2010 G/29 Super Saturday Event, October 30, 2010

6 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/29, no delay.
Site: Alfred Packer Grill, University Memorial Center, CU Campus, Boulder, CO
Open: One section. Accelerated Pairings will NOT be used. CSCA and USCF membership required, OSA.
Entry fee: $12, $9 for Juniors (under 18), Seniors (65+) and Unrated (no standard or quick rating).
Prizes: 100% of entry fees, minus USCF rating fee. (70% of total entry fees for tourney prizes, remainder after rating fee to Grand Prix Prize Fund.)
Registration: 8:30-9:30am, Rounds: 945am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm.
Entries: Lee Lahti 2836 Sombrero Lane, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone: (970) 372-8590
E-mail: fc-chess@comcast.net
A G/29 Grand Prix Event, hosted by the Boulder Chess Club.
A Colorado Tour Event. CSCA membership required ($15, $10 Jr/Sr). OSA.

2010 November East Coast Deli, November 3 - 24, 2010

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: All Rounds: G/90, t/d5
Site: East Coast Deli, 24 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Directions: The Deli is located between Pikes Peak and Colorado Avenues. Street parking can be tricky, although there is free parking near the movie theatre (north east) and around the court buildings (1 block south and east). The Plaza of the Rockies has paid parking for $1 after 5:00 p.m., located between S. Tejon and S. Nevada on Colorado Ave.
Open: Open to all
Entry fee: $10 covers the entire month of Wednesdays
Prizes: Cash prizes per entries paid on final Wednesday of event, usually 85%-90% of entry fees, for a 1st place with Under sections based on number of players (typically 4).
Registration: 5:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m. every Wednesday, Rounds: 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. November 3, 10, 17 and 24. 1 game per evening. TD assumes you are playing all rounds unless notified in advance. Two ½ point byes are allowed this month..
Entries: Jerry Maier 229 Hargrove Court, Colorado Springs CO 80919
Phone: (719) 660-5531
E-mail: pmjer77@aim.com
Once in the Deli, take the long hall to the back room. Please support the deli if able; the site is free. Please do not bring food or drink in from outside the restaurant. Nice playing area with plenty of room for a large turnout. Directed by Jerry Maier.

November 2010 G/29 Super Saturday Event, November 13, 2010

6 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/29, no delay.
Site: Zachariah's Food Court, University Center Lower Level, UNC Campus, Greeley, CO
Directions: Take Highway 34 into Greeley. From Highway 34, turn North (Left if heading East on Highway 34, Right if heading West) onto 11th Ave. Continue on 11th Ave until you reach 22nd Street. Turn Right on 22nd Street. Take the first Left into the parking lot of the University Center.
Open: One section. Accelerated Pairings will NOT be used. CSCA and USCF membership required, OSA.
Entry fee: $12, $9 for Juniors (under 18), Seniors (65+) and Unrated (no standard or quick rating).
Prizes: 100% of entry fees, minus USCF rating fee. (70% of total entry fees for tourney prizes, remainder after rating fee to Grand Prix Prize Fund.)
Registration: 8:30-9:30am, Rounds: 9:45am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm.
Entries: Lee Lahti 2836 Sombrero Lane, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone: (970) 372-8590
E-mail: fc-chess@comcast.net
A G/29 Grand Prix Event, hosted by the Greeley & UNC Chess Club.
A Colorado Tour Event. CSCA membership required ($15, $10 Jr/Sr). OSA.

Wyoming State Scholastic Championship 2010, November 13, 2010

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: G/30
Site: Laramie County Community College, Training Center, 1400 East College Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Sections: Rated 7-12, Unrated 7-12, Rated 4-6, Unrated 4-6
Entry fee: $5.00 To all preregistered before Nov 1, $10.00 later.
Registration: 8:30-9:30, Rounds: 10am, 11:30am, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm.
Entries: Brian Walker 2835 Forest Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001
E-mail: drtarrasch@yahoo.com
All Sections are open to all within their Grade.

Double 'Yer Money Boulder Evening Quad, November 17, 2010

3 round Quads system tournament.
Time Control: Game/29
Site: University Of Colorado Student Union - Alfred Packer Grill
Entry fee: $5
Prizes: $10/quad
Registration: 6:30-7:00 PM, Rounds: 7:15 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM.
Entries: Joe Davison
Phone: 720-938-2204
E-mail: boulder.chess@yahoo.com
Quads: The Highest 4 USCF-rated players form a Quad; the next 4 highest form the next Quad; etc. The lowest rated "Quad" may be a 7-person Swiss depending on attendance.
On-site registration only
Open to all USCF members; USCF membership may be obtained on-line at www.uschess.org.

2010 December East Coast Deli, December 1 - 29, 2010

5 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: All Rounds: G/90, t/d5
Site: East Coast Deli, 24 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Directions: The Deli is located between Pikes Peak and Colorado Avenues. Street parking can be tricky, although there is free parking near the movie theatre (north east) and around the court buildings (1 block south and east). The Plaza of the Rockies has paid parking for $1 after 5:00 p.m., located between S. Tejon and S. Nevada on Colorado Ave.
Open: Open to all
Entry fee: $10 covers the entire month of Wednesdays
Prizes: Cash prizes per entries paid on final Wednesday of event, usually 85%-90% of entry fees, for a 1st place with Under sections based on number of players (typically 4).
Registration: 5:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m. every Wednesday, Rounds: 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. December 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. 1 game per evening. TD assumes you are playing all rounds unless notified in advance. Two ½ point byes are allowed this month..
Entries: Jerry Maier 229 Hargrove Court, Colorado Springs CO 80919
Phone: (719) 660-5531
E-mail: pmjer77@aim.com
Once in the Deli, take the long hall to the back room. Please support the deli if able; the site is free. Please do not bring food or drink in from outside the restaurant. Nice playing area with plenty of room for a large turnout. Directed by Jerry Maier.

Winter Springs Open, December 4 - 5, 2010

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: 40/2 and G/1
Site: Masonic Lodge, 455 El Paso Blvd, Manitou Springs
June: Open to all
July: U1800
August: U1400
Entry fee: $30 if rec’d by 12/1, $35 at site. $8 off EF for Juniors, Seniors, Unrated.
Prizes: Cash prizes per entries.
Registration: 8:30 - 9:30, Rounds: 10, 4; 9, 3.
Entries: Richard Buchanan 1 Sutherland Rd, Manitou Springs CO 80829
Phone: (719) 685-1984
E-mail: buckpeace@pcisys.net
CSCA membership required ($15, 10 for juniors/seniors), OSA.
Colorado Tour Event.

Double 'Yer Money Boulder Evening Quad, December 8, 2010

3 round Quads system tournament.
Time Control: Game/29
Site: University Of Colorado Student Union - Alfred Packer Grill
Entry fee: $5
Prizes: $10/quad
Registration: 6:30-7:00 PM, Rounds: 7:15 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM.
Entries: Joe Davison
Phone: 720-938-2204
E-mail: boulder.chess@yahoo.com
Quads: The Highest 4 USCF-rated players form a Quad; the next 4 highest form the next Quad; etc. The lowest rated "Quad" may be a 7-person Swiss depending on attendance.
On-site registration only
Open to all USCF members; USCF membership may be obtained on-line at www.uschess.org.

Winter Wonderland One Day Rated Chess Tournament, December 11, 2010

5 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: G/30 TD 5
Site: The Daily Grind, 209 S. Union, Pueblo
Directions: Take 1st Street exit, turn right and go three blocks to Union. Turn left onto Union, corner of Union & D Streets.
Sections: Open
Entry fee: $20; Sr, Jr, Unr $15; CSCA & USCF required, OSA. Pre-registration entry fee: $15, which must be paid at the time of pre-registration.
Prizes: Cash prizes based on entry fees will be distributed at the conclusion of the event.
Registration: 9:00-9:45, Rounds: 10, 11:15, 12:30, 2:30, 3:45.
Entries: Liz Wood
Phone: 719-566-6929
E-mail: chessliz@comcast.net
Send pre-registrations to: Jerry Maier at 229 Hargrove Court, Colorado Springs CO 80919-2213 or pmjer77@aim.com by December 9th.
Final round byes must be requested before the start of Round 2, and are irrevocable.
COLORADO TOUR EVENT

December 2010 G/29 Grand Prix Event, December 14, 2010

3 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/29, no delay.
Site: Lory Student Center, 2nd Floor Food Court, CSU Campus, Fort Collins, CO.
Directions: Turn from College Ave onto W. Laurel St. Once on Laurel, Turn left into CSU at the 2nd stop light at Meldrum St. Park in the parking lot near Lory Student Center.
Open: One open section. Accelerated Pairings used with more than 12 entries. USCF membership required.
Entry fee: $3
Prizes: 100% of entry fees, minus USCF rating fee. (70% of total entry fees for tourney prizes, remainder after rating fee to Grand Prix Prize Fund.)
Registration: 6:30-7:00pm. Onsite registration only, but please email if you intend to come, Rounds: 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm.
Entries: Lee Lahti
Phone: (970) 372-8590
E-mail: fc-chess@comcast.net
A G/29 Grand Prix Event, hosted by the Fort Collins Chess Club.

2011 Southern Rocky FIDE Open (40GPP), February 25 - 27, 2011

5 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/90 minutes + 30 second increment
Site: UNM Student Union Building
Sections: Open, Reserve Section (U1800), Booster Section (U1400), Scholastic grades K-9 (U1200)
Entry fee: $70–Open, $45–Reserve, $30–Booster
Prizes: Open (1st $1,000, B/60 2nd $600, 3rd $300; U2400 $200, U2200 $200-75, U2000 $200-90-50, 40 GPP awarded), Reserve (B/40 1st $300, 2nd $160, 3rd $80; U1600 $160-90-60), Booster (B/25 1st $200, 2nd $120, 3rd $75; U1200 $100-50-30, trophies 1st & 2nd U1000, 1st UNR), Scholastic (Each day, Trophies to 1st, 2nd, 3rd individuals, medals to top team. Teams can have up to 4 players. Players are not required to be from same school, age group, or institution.)
Entries: Chad Schneider
Phone: (505) 550-4654
E-mail: WiredKingsCC@gmail.com
Featuring 20-board simuls by: GM Melikset Khachiyan and GM Mikheil Kekelidze.
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Colorado Closed, March 25 - 27, 2011

5 round Round Robin system tournament.
Time Control: 40/2, G/1
Site: Doubletree Hotel Tech Center, 7801 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO. Phone: 303-779-6161. Hotel Rate: To Be Determined.
6-Player Invitational: 6 highest rated Colorado residents in February 2011 Supplement who meet qualifications and accept invitation by 2/28/2011 will participate.
Additional information to be determined.
Winner will be asked to represent CO in team match against NM in the Rocky Mountain Team Chess Challenge in New Mexico in May 2011.

Scholastic Closed, March 25 - 27, 2011

5 round Round Robin system tournament.
Time Control: 40/2, G/1
Site: Doubletree Hotel Tech Center, 7801 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO. Phone: 303-779-6161. Hotel Rate: To Be Determined.
6-Player Invitational: 6 highest rated Colorado residents in February 2011 Supplement in grades K-12 who meet qualifications and accept invitation by 2/28/2011 will participate.
Additional information to be determined.
Winner will be asked to represent CO in team match against NM in the Rocky Mountain Team Chess Challenge in New Mexico in May 2011.

Colorado Class Championships, March 26 - 27, 2011

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: 40/2, G/1
Site: Doubletree Hotel Tech Center, 7801 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO. Phone: 303-779-6161. Hotel Rate: To Be Determined.
Class A: 1800-1999 or Unrated
Class B: 1600-1799
Class C: 1400-1599
Class D: 1200-1399
Class E: (under 1200)
Unrated: (no establish or provisional USCF Rating)
Players must play in section, but Unrated players may play in Unrated or Class A section.
Additional information to be determined.
Winners of Class A-E sections will be asked to represent CO in team match against NM in the Rocky Mountain Team Chess Challenge in New Mexico in May 2011.