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Poor Richard's Bookstore May Open    May 7 - 28, 2008    Colorado Springs, CO     May 2008 G/29 Grand Prix Event    May 7, 2008    Boulder     Western Colorado Open    May 10, 2008    Durango     DCC May Flowers Tour Event    May 17, 2008    Denver     2008 Wyoming Open    May 17 - 18, 2008    Cheyenne     Quads by Knight    May 31, 2008    Albuquerque     CU Rapid VIII    May 31, 2008    Boulder     CU Unrated Open II    May 31, 2008    Boulder     Boulder Club Championship    June 4 - August 27, 2008    Boulder     Poor Richard's Bookstore June Open    June 4 - 25, 2008    Colorado Springs     Southern Colorado Open    June 14 - 15, 2008    Manitou Springs, CO     June 2008 G/29 Grand Prix Event    June 19, 2008    Cheyenne     The Pueblo Open    June 28, 2008    Pueblo     Poor Richard's Bookstore July Open    July 2 - 30, 2008    Colorado Springs     Poor Richard's Bookstore August Open    August 6 - 27, 2008    Colorado Springs     Poor Richard's Bookstore September Open    September 3 - 24, 2008    Colorado Springs

Poor Richard's Bookstore May Open, May 7 - 28, 2008

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/85; 5-sec delay
Site: Poor Richard's Bookstore, 320 Tejon Street, Colorado Springs
Directions: A block west of Nevada AVe between Boulder and Platte Streets.
Consecutive Wednesdays: One section USCF Regular Rated Open
Entry fee: $10
Prizes: 1st: 40% of EFs; 2nd: 20%; Under 1800: 15%; Under 1400: 15%
Registration: 7 May: 6:15-6:46 PM; may join in any week. , Rounds: 7 PM on 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, and 28 May..
Entries: Jerry Maier, 229 Hargove Coury, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919-2213
Phone: (719)660-5531
E-mail: pmjer77@aim.com
A Colorado Springs Chess Club Event.
An half point bye will be allowed.

May 2008 G/29 Grand Prix Event, May 7, 2008

3 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/29, no delay.
Site: Room 382, University Memorial Center, CU Campus, Boulder, CO.
Open: One open section. Accelerated Pairings used with more than 12 entries.
Entry fee: $3
Prizes: 100% of entry fees, minus USCF rating fee. (60% 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: Klaus Johnson
Phone: (303) 854-7898
E-mail: boulderchessclub@yahoo.com
USCF membership required.
A G/29 Grand Prix Event, hosted by the Boulder Chess Club.
Not a qualifier for the 2008 Boulder Club Championship.

Western Colorado Open, May 10, 2008

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Rounds 1 and 2 at G/45, Rounds 3 and 4 at G/60 (3-second delay)
Site: Durango Recreation Center, 2700 North Main Ave. in Durango.
Directions: Large building on E side of Main at N end of town on 27th St.
Entry fee: $20, $12 for over age 60 or under age 20.
Prizes: $100 Guaranteed first place. Other prizes based on entries so that all players have reasonable chances. Top score from player living in Colorado west of the Continental Divide wins trophy for Western Colorado Champion.
Round Times: Before 8:30am at tournament site or in advance. First round 9am.
Entries: Damian Nash TD
Phone: (435) 260-2789
E-mail: chess@krusemer.com
Entries: Durango Recreation Center (970) 375-7300.
Also a Friday evening rated Quick (G/15 TD/3) tournament at same site, 6pm-9:30pm. EF $12 adult, $8 under age 20 or over age 60. Prizes based on entries.
Also a Saturday tournament for youth grades K-9, $15 EF, 5-SS, rated, Game/30, trophies and medals, starts at 9am, finishes about 1pm.

DCC May Flowers Tour Event, May 17, 2008

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/60
Site: Tabor Center
Directions: 16th Street Mall
Open: Open to all USCF members.
Reserve: Open to all USCF members rated 1500 and below and unrated.
Entry fee: $30 - on-site, $26 by 5/13, $6 discount to Jr/Sr/Unrated. $3 discount to DCC members
Prizes: Based on Entries
Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. (NOTE EARLIER REGISTRATION TIME), Rounds: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m..
Entries: Joe Haines 5881 Pierce St., #103, Arvada, CO 80003
Phone: (720) 339-7233
E-mail: joehaines@comcast.net
A DCC Club Event
No Pre-registration accepted without payment.
CSCA membership required ($15, 10 Jrs, Seniors), OSA.
A Colorado Tour Event

2008 Wyoming Open, May 17 - 18, 2008

5 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Rd. 1 = G/60, Rds. 2-5 = 35/90, G/60
Site: Laramie County Community College, Training Center, Room 120, 1400 East College Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Open: Open to all.
Entry fee: $20
Prizes: Based on entries.
Registration: 8:30-9:30 am, Rounds: 9:45-12-5:30, 9-2:30.
Entries: Allan Cunningham 4019 Golden Court, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: (307)635-3102
E-mail: adcdac@bresnan.net
WCA membership required
Other States Accepted
NS, NC.

Quads by Knight, May 31, 2008

3 round Round Robin system tournament.
Time Control: G/90
Site: Foothills Fellowship Church (SW corner of Candelaria & Tramway in Albuquerque)
Entry fee: Advnaced: $20 check or money order (received by Friday, May 30) On Site Entries: $ 25 (cash, check, or money order)
Prizes: $55 to first place winner in each section
Registration: 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., Rounds: 8:30, 12:30, 4:00.
Entries: Daniel Pasono 3009 Tahiti NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
USCF Memb. Required
Questions: Oren V. Stevens, 505-298-2534 or 505-321-6759
Sections grouped as closely as possible by rating
Full details and entry form here

CU Rapid VIII, May 31, 2008

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: G/45 TD/5
Site: University Memorial Center, CU Campus, Room #415
Open: Open to all current USCF members
Entry fee: $15
Prizes: 75% of Entries
Registration: 9-10 AM, Rounds: 10:00, 11:45, 2:30, 4:15.
Entries: Klaus Johnson
Phone: (303)854-7898
E-mail: boulderchessclub@yahoo.com
Website: www.geocities.com/boulderchessclub
A regular qualifier for the 2008 Boulder Club Championship

CU Unrated Open II, May 31, 2008

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: G/30
Site: University Memorial Center, CU Campus, Room #417
Unrated: Open to all unrated players and USCFplayers rated under 1200.
Entry fee: $5 for adults over 24, $3 for ages 16-24, $2 for ages under 16
Prizes: Free 1-yr USCF membership for every 10 entrants, free entry to CU Rapid IX for a perfect score.
Registration: 9-10 AM, Rounds: 10, 11, 12, 2, 3.
Entries: Klaus Johnson
Phone: (303)854-7898
E-mail: boulderchessclub@yahoo.com
Website: www.geocities.com/boulderchessclub
Not USCF rated.
Please bring your own boards and clocks

Boulder Club Championship, June 4 - August 27, 2008

8 round Round Robin system tournament.
Time Control: G/90
Site: University Memorial Center, CU Campus. Usually Room #382, however room may vary throughout the summer, please check www.geocities.com/boulderchessclub
Sections: One Closed Section
Entry fee: No Entry Fee.
Prizes: $500 in all. 1st: $200 plus free entry to all Boulder tournaments from September 2008 through August 2009. 2nd: $100, 3rd: $60, 4th: $40, 5th-6th: $30 each, 7th-8th: $20 each.
E-mail: boulderchessclub@yahoo.com
The 8 players with the most Boulder qualifying points will be invited to the club championship. Should any decline, the players with the next most points will be invited until the eight spots are filled. All players must announce their intention to play by June 1st.
Rounds: Each player must attend at least seven Wednesdays between June 4th and August 27th to play their seven games. Games can start no later than 7:00 PM.
Players who withdraw from the tournament will receive no prizes and may be barred from partcipating in future club championships.

Poor Richard's Bookstore June Open, June 4 - 25, 2008

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/85; 5-sec delay
Site: Poor Richard's Bookstore, 320 Tejon Street, Colorado Springs
Directions: A block west of Nevada Ave between Boulder and Platte Streets.
Consecutive Wednesdays: One section USCF Regular Rated Open
Entry fee: $10
Prizes: 1st: 40% of EFs; 2nd: 20%; Under 1800: 15%; Under 1400: 15%
Registration: 4 June: 6:15-6:45 PM; may join in any Wednesday, Rounds: 7PM on 4 June, 11 June, 18 June, and 25 June.
Entries: Jerry Maier 229 Hargrove Court, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919-2213
Phone: (719)660-5531
E-mail: pmjer77@aim.com
A Colorado Springs Chess Club Event.
An half point bye will be allowed.

Southern Colorado Open, June 14 - 15, 2008

6 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/90; 5-sec delay
Site: Manitou Springs Masonic Lodge, 455 El Paso Blvd, Manitou Springs, CO.
Directions: Take I-25 to Exit 141, US 24 West. Head 3 1/2 miles west towards the mountains and depart Highway 24 at the Manitou Avenue exit. Turn onto Manitou Avenue then go 1 mile to the Manitou Springs City Hall. Turn right for 3 long blocks to the Masonic Lodge.
OPEN: Open to all USCF members.
RESERVE: Open to all USCF members under 1500.
Entry fee: $35 if received by 12 June; $40 at site. $10 less for Juniors, Seniors, or Unrateds.
Prizes: At least 2/3rds of EFs; more if entries allow. Last year's Southern Colorado Open paid out over $1300. OPEN: 1st 22% of Open EFs; 2nd 15%; U2000: 10%; U1800 10%; U1600 10%. RESERVE: 1st 22% of Reserve EFs; 2nd 15%; U1400 10%; U1200 10%; U1000 10%.
Registration: 14 June: 8:30-9:30 AM, Rounds: 14th @ 10-2-6; 15th @ 9-1-5.
Entries: Dean Brown, 4225 Hedge Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
Phone: (719)573-5176
E-mail: browndw1@mindspring.com
Unrateds may play in either section but may win prizes only in the Open section (1st or 2nd). Two half point byes will be allowed if declared prior to the second round. No advance registration accepted without payment. CSCA Membership required: $15, $10 for Juniors, Seniors. OSA. A COLORADO TOUR EVENT. Sponsored by Southern Colorado Chess.

June 2008 G/29 Grand Prix Event, June 19, 2008

3 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: G/29
Site: Laramie County Community College, Cafeteria, 1400 East College Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Open: Open to all.
Entry fee: $3
Prizes: Prizes based on entries
Registration: 6:30-7:00 pm, Rounds: 7-8-9.
Entries: Allan Cunningham
Phone: (307)635-3102
E-mail: adcdac@bresnan.net

The Pueblo Open, June 28, 2008

5 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: G/30 No Time Delay
Site: The Daily Grind, 209 S. Union, Pueblo
Directions: Take 1st Street exit, three blocks to Union; Union & D Street
Entry fee: $20; Sr, Jr, Unr $15
Registration: 9:00-9:45, Rounds: 10, 11:15, 12:30, 2:30, 3:45.
Entries: Liz Wood
Phone: 719-660-5531
E-mail: chessliz@comcast.net
One-Day Rated Chess Tournament
CSCA & USCF required.
Cash prizes based on entry fees will be distributed at the conclusion of the event.
Final round byes must be requested before the start of Round 2, and are irrevocable.
Pre-register by Wednesday, 6/25/08 and get the $15 entry fee;
Send to TD Jerry Maier at 229 Hargrove Court, Colorado Springs CO 80919-2213.
Colorado Tour Event

Poor Richard's Bookstore July Open, July 2 - 30, 2008

5 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/85; 5-sec delay
Site: Poor Richard's Bookstore, 320 Tejon Street, Colorado Springs
Directions: A block west of Nevada Ave between Boulder and Platte Streets.
Consecutive Wednesdays: One section USCF Regular Rated Open
Entry fee: $10
Prizes: 1st: 40% of EFs; 2nd: 20%; Under 1800: 15%; Under 1400: 15%
Registration: 2 July: 6:15-6:45PM; may join in any Wednesday, Rounds: 7 PM on 2 July, 9 July, 16 July, 23 July, and 30 July.
Entries: Jerry Maier 229 Hargrove Court, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919-2213
Phone: (719)660-5531
E-mail: pmjer77@aim.com
A Colorado Springs Chess Club Event.
Two half point byes allowed this month.

Poor Richard's Bookstore August Open, August 6 - 27, 2008

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/85; 5-sec delay
Site: Poor Richard's Bookstore, 320 Tejon Street, Colorado Springs
Directions: A block west of Nevada Avenue between Boulder and Platte Streets.
Consecutive Wednesdays: One section USCF Regular Rated Open
Entry fee: $10
Prizes: 1st: 40% of EFs; 2nd: 20%; Under 1800: 15%; Under 1400: 15%
Registration: 6 August: 6:15-6:45 PM; may join in any Wednesday, Rounds: 7 PM on 6 August, 13 August, 20 August, and 27 August.
Entries: Jerry Maier 229 Hargrove Court, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919-2213
Phone: (719)660-5531
E-mail: pmjer77@aim.com
A Colorado Springs Chess Club Event.
An half point bye will be allowed.

Poor Richard's Bookstore September Open, September 3 - 24, 2008

4 round Swiss system tournament.
Time Control: Game/85; 5-sec delay
Site: Poor Richard's Bookstore, 320 Tejon Street, Colorado Springs
Directions: A block west of Nevada Ave between Boulder and Platte Streets.
Consecutive Wednesdays: One section USCF Regular Rated Open
Entry fee: $10
Prizes: 1st: 40% of EFs; 2nd: 20%; Under 1800: 15%; Under 1400: 15%
Registration: 3 September: 6:15-6:45 PM,; may join in any Wednesday, Rounds: 7 PM on 3 September, 10 September, 17 September, and 24 September.
Entries: Jerry Maier 229 Hargrove Court, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919-2213
Phone: (719)660-5531
E-mail: pmjer77@aim.com
A Colorado Springs Chess Club Event.
An half point bye will be allowed.