#1197 Reminder: Balakrishnan Simul Tonight In Kenilworth

FM/SM Praveen Balakrishnan will be giving a simul at the Kenilworth Chess Club tonight. The exhibition will begin at 8:15.

The participation fee is $5. Proceeds will go toward refreshments.

#1196 TODAY'S WESTFIELD G/60 CANCELED

#1195 Chess Mates Closed Tomorrow

Chess Mates has canceled tomorrow's classes and will be closed all day.

They will re-open Wednesday evening.

#1194 Chess Mates Closed Today, Due To Blizzard

Chess Mates has canceled its Saturday Swiss and will be closed today.

Union County is under a Blizzard Warning,

NJ Transit service has been suspended.

#1193 Hamilton Quads Canceled, Due To Blizzard

Today's Hamilton Chess Club Quads have been canceled.

Mercer County is under a Blizzard Warning. NJ Governor Christie has declared a state of emergency.

#1192 Swap Meet Tonight In Kenilworth

Tonight the Kenilworth Chess Club is having a swap meet.

If you have chess books/equipment that you want to sell or trade, arrive early (8:00 p.m. or a little before) to set-up.

Buyers are advised to do the same. Otherwise, they may miss out on the good stuff!

At the first swap meet, in November 2014, I exchanged Deep Rybka 3, Fritz 12, Corr Database 2009, a set of plastic pieces, Modern Chess Opening Strategy, How To Win The Won Game + books on Morphy, Keres, Tal, Karpov and the Poisoned Pawn French into the 5 books pictured above & some cash.

#1191 Balakrishnan Simul In Kenilworth On 1/28

The Kenilworth Chess Club is very pleased to announce that FIDE Master Praveen Balakrishnan will be giving a simultaneous exhibition on January 28th.

Praveen, who won the 2013 and 2014 Kenilworth Championships, is the 3rd highest-rated 13-year old in the United States and the 16th highest-rated player in New Jersey. He also stands 16th in the World in his age-group.

Here are the full details :

Simultaneous Exhibition
by FM Praveen Balakrishnan

January 28th, 2016
8:15 p.m.

Kenilworth Recreation Center

575 Boulevard

Kenilworth, NJ 07033

$5 participation fee to defer the cost of refreshments.
Praveen is not accepting any money for the simul!!

Non-members welcome!

Please arrive early (the club opens at 8 p.m.) so we can have everyone seated and ready to go at starting time.

Directions

Photo credit: John Moldovan

#1190 Leon Hrebinka Memorial Swiss Starts 2/4

Leon Hrebinka Memorial Swiss

February 4-25, 2016

• USCF-rated!
• 4-round Swiss.
• Time Control: G/55+5 second increment.
• Site: Kenilworth Community Center, 575 Boulevard, Kenilworth, N.J. 07033
• 1 game per week.
• Rounds to start at 8:30 p.m. on February 4, 11, 18 & 25.
• Please register with Geoff McAuliffe or John Moldovan during the Kenilworth CC's January meetings or before 8:25 p.m. on February 4th.
• 1 half-point bye per player allowed. Must commit before the end of round 2.
• Late-joins accepted until round 2 is paired.
• Entry fee: $5.
• Prize fund: 100% of EF minus rating fee.
• Number of prizes (b/10 entries): 3. More players = more prizes.
• Projected prizes (b/10 entries): $20 1st, $15 2nd, $10 U1800.
• Players must have a valid USCF membership that is active through to the final date of the tournament.
• The Tournament Committee reserves the right to make changes as are deemed necessary for the good maintenance of the tournament as allowed by USCF rules.
• A non-rated section will be added if there are at least 4 players requesting one.

Photo credit: Joe Renna

#1189 40 Years Of Friendship Lecture In Kenilworth

On Thursday, March 10th, at 8:15 p.m., the Kenilworth Chess Club will present a lecture by FIDE Master/ Correspondence IM Wayne Conover and National Master Gene Salomon, co-authors (along with NM Steve Pozarek) of 40 Years Of Friendship, 100 Games Of Chess.

Admission is $5.

Post revised 1.13.2016 @ 2:10 p.m.

#1188 Norowitz Lecture Tonight In Kenilworth

 

International Master Yaacov Norowitz will be giving a lecture at the Kenilworth CC tonight, beginning at 8:15.

The topic: Color Complexes.

Admission is $5.

#1187 Kenilworth CC Calendar For 2016

Kenilworth Chess Club

2016 Calendar of Events

Highlights:

• The Leon Hrebinka Memorial Swiss, which (weather permitting) will run February 4-25.
• The Club Championship, which will begin March 17th.
• The Summer Tournament, which, as usual, will run June through August.

January 7 - Lecture by IM Yaacov Norowitz. Admission: $5.

January 14 - Skittles + Officers & Trustees Meeting.

January 21 - Swap Meet. Sale & trade of chess books & equipment. Members & invited guests only. If you are a non-member and would like to attend, email a request to John Moldovan by January 20th.

January 28 - 40 Years Of Friendship, 100 Games Lecture by FM/Correspondence IM Wayne Conover, NM Steve Pozarek & NM Eugene Salomon. Admission: $5. (date tentative)

February 4 - Leon Hrebinka Memorial Swiss: Round 1. (Details to be announced)

February 11 - Leon Hrebinka Memorial Swiss: Round 2.

February 18 - Leon Hrebinka Memorial Swiss: Round 3.

February 25 - Leon Hrebinka Memorial Swiss: Round 4.

March 3 - Garden State Chess League match: Summit at Kenilworth

March 10 - Lecture by LM Scott Massey. Admission: $5. (date tentative)

March 17 - 25th Annual Kenilworth Chess Club Championship: Round 1, 8:30 p.m.

Here are the rules of the tournament:

• NON-RATED
• 5 to 7 rounds. We are planning to have 2 sections: a 6-8 player Open Round-Robin & a Reserve Swiss.
• G/75 with 5 second delay time control.
• Rounds will commence at 8:30 p.m. on March 17, 24 & 31 + April 14 & 21.
• If we have a 7-round tournament, rounds will also take place on April 28th & May 12th.
• Postponed games from Rounds 1-3 will be made-up on April 7th. Postponed games from rounds 4-5 or 4-7 will be made-up on April 28th or May 19th.
• Cost: $10 entry fee + dues + $5 anti-forfeit deposit = $35 for most players.
• KCC is required. Dues for 2016 are $10 for age 17 or less, $10 for those age 65+, $20 for everyone else.
• Register with Treasurer Geoff McAuliffe during our 3/3 and 3/10 meetings or before 8:25 p.m. on 3/17 @ Kenilworth Community Center, 575 Boulevard, Kenilworth, N.J. Late-joins accepted until round 2 is paired.

March 24 - Club Championship: Round 2, 8:30 p.m.

March 31 - Club Championship: Round 3, 8:30 p.m.

April 7 - Club Championship: Postponed games from rounds 1-3.

April 14 - Club Championship: Round 4.

April 21 - Club Championship: Round 5.

April 28 - Club Championship: Round 6, if necessary, or postponed games from rounds 4-5.

May 5 - GSCL Playoff match: Kenilworth vs. a team TBA (tentative)

May 12 - Club Championship: Round 7, if necessary.

May 19 - Club Championship: Postponed games from rounds 4-7. (date tentative)

May 26 - Club Championship: Awards Ceremony. (date tentative)

June 2 - Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 1 of 13.

June 9- Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 2.

June 16- Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 3.

June 23- Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 4.

June 30- Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 5.

July 7 - Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 6.

July 14 - Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 7.

July 21 - Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 8.

July 28 - Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 9.

August 4 - Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 10.

August 11 - Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 11.

August 18 - Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 12.

August 25 - Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 13.

September 1 - Garden State Chess League Business Meeting.

September 8 - To be announced.

September 15 - To be announced.

September 22 - To be announced.

September 29 - To be announced.

October 6 - Garden State Chess League match: Kenilworth vs. a team TBA (tentative).

October 13 - To be announced.

October 20 - To be announced.

October 27 - To be announced.

November 3 - Garden State Chess League match: Kenilworth vs. a team TBA (tentative).

November 10 - To be announced.

November 17 - To be announced.

November 24 - NO MEETING. Closed for Thanksgiving.

December 1 - Garden State Chess League match: Kenilworth vs. a team TBA (tentative).

December 8 - To be announced.

December 15 - To be announced.

December 22 - Holiday Party and Business Meeting.

December 29 - To be announced.