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Anthony Saidy of San Francisco for a total of lH-Vb. This was the third major title gained by Benko within a year. He won the American pen Championship last November at the Club Del Mar hi Santa Monica and tied for first with William Lom-bardy in the United States Open Championship at San Juan, Puerto Rico. Open tournaments seem to be a specialty with Benko, as he also took the top prize in the Southern California Open and the Brooklyn Open in recent months, He went through all five tournaments without a single defeat. Evans gained the second pr ize in Las Vegas with a core of 7-1.

He was also undefeated, but drew with E. Martinowsky of Chicago as well as with Benko. In a tie for third place with were California Open Champion Capt. John A. Hudson of Mather AFB, Erich Marchand of Rochester, N.Y., and previously unrated Ziad Baroudi of San Francisco.

Highest, ranking, Los geles players "were Eugene Levin and Ray with final tallies of 6-2. They were tied with Saidy, Paul Brandts pf New York, Angelo Sandrin of Chicago and Kenneth Smith of Dallas. Mrs. Gregor Piatigorsky, wife of the world renowned cellist, won the special trophy as the best woman player in. the event.

The entry list of 115 was somewhat disappointing, ompared with last year's total of 142 participants. This was largely due to the fact that the dates were not set far enough in advance. To remedy this the Star- dust Hotel, which sponsored the tournament and guaranteed the record prize fund of $4,600, has already agreed to the dates for 1967, which will be Feb. 27 to March 3. The tournament was under the auspices of the U.S.

Chess Federation and directed by George Koltanowski of San Following is a selection of games. NIMZO-INDIAN DEFENSE 4 Hi regularly 99.95 1 contemporary caned tub pillow back regularly 99.95 h. i I g. hi back mediterranean tufted back III regularly 129.95 Hl WHITE Whit mates In thret. The key move in 3779 opens to a series of surprising mates.

A ruujjie or ine wniie pieces look out of place In 3780, but every one is needed in the solution. SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 3773: R-B SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 3774: B-N4 If QxBch, 7 N-B5ch; if BxBch, 2 K6ch; if P-N4, 2 N-BSch. SOLVERS' LIST Five Points E. Andres, R. W.

Barrett, T. J. Beokman, C. V. Bixby, G.

Borgel, Mrs. R. Coogan, D. A. Daggett, C.

Foster, D. A. Hesse, U. Laudenbach F. J.

Munson. R. Roslin, D. Rothman, JJ, Three Points L. W.

Martin, C. Patterson. Tun Points I nrtr Tl nil. lespie, A. Gojich, H.

Ketchum, O. Swanberg, G. Winkelmann. One Point M. A.

Brody, B. E. Farley, J. Fuhrman, Dr. J.

A. Healy. E. W. Hughes, M.

O. Jackson. E. C. Maynard, W.

McCllu-tock. P. L. Meador, S. O.

Steen, M. Steinberg, D. S. entries. A special upset prize will go to the winner who is furthest below his.

opponent in rating points. 1 The entrance fee is' $10.50, with membership required in' the U.S. Chess Federation. For juniors under 18, the fee will include the $5 dues or renewal to USCF. The tournament directqr will be Gordon Barrett.

Advance entries or inquiries can be sent to him at 1744 Redes-dale L.A. 26, or call him at NO. 3-1662. Calls jnay also be made to Henry Shipin, president of the El Segundo Chess Club, at 755-9652. To clear the way for the tournament, the Southern California Chess League has not scheduled any team matches for that VISAI.IA AMATEUR All players with USCF ratings under 2200, as well as beginners and unrated players, are invited to the second annual Amateur Open Chess Tournament, to be held April 1 to 3 at the Student Union Building, College of the Sequoias in Visalia.

Five rounds will be contested, with the first starting at 8 p.m. Friday, April 1. Two rounds each day will be completed on Saturday and Sunday. Prizes will be awarded in various rating categories, depending on the number of players entered in each. A total of $250 for the prize fund is expected.

The entrance fee is $7 at the tournament, or $6 if paid before March 20. It will lie S2 for juniors under 18. Membership in the U.S. Chess Federa-' tion is required. To register in advance or for further information, write to Chris Fotias, College of the Sequoias, Visalia, Calif.

93277. C'HKSS LUB XOTES Jim Tarjan, a 13-year-old apparently playing in his first- tournament, scored 8-0 for a stunning victory In the Spielmann Memorial Gambit Tournament held at the City Terrace Chess Club, 1126 N. Hazard St. Frank Mctz, who organized and directed the event, finished second with 6-Hj. The Atlas Chess Club, 3351 VV.

43rd will hold an open rapid a i tournament starling at 2 p.m. today. Play will be with clocks, with each player having five minutes for a game. The entrance fee $5. Ti izes will depend on the number of participant.

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Pine Ave. in El Sepundo. Six rounds will be played ith Swiss system pairings, Btarting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 1. Three rounds are scheduled on Saturday, at 8:30 a.m., 2 p.m.

and 7:30 p.m. The final rounds on Sundav will start at. a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The club is guaranteeing J150 to the winner and $75 for second plane.

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