SWCC Schedule update - and reminder, tonight we meet at 600 W. Virginia St., Milwaukee

A new schedule is posted.


Remember!

For the next 3 Thursdays the Southwest Chess Club will meet at 600 W. Virginia St (near south side of Milwaukee).

The building has multiple entrances and we will be using the one on the east side of the building. This temporary location will be used on each of these dates:

• January 16, 23, 30
• February 6, 13 (not yet confirmed)
• March 12, 19, 26 (not yet confirmed)
• April 2 (not yet confirmed)

Jan. 25-26 55th Northeastern Open

Hilton Garden Inn, 1355 W. 20th St., Oshkosh, WI 54901. HR: $89-Single, $95 Double 920-966-1300 (Mention Chess-Reserve Early). In 3 Sections, Open: 5SS, G/120 d5, EF: $41 by 1/21; $48 at site. $$b/40: $250-175. 1900-$135, 1800-$125, 1700-$115, 1600-$105, U1600-$95. Rds.: 10- 2:30-7:30; 10-3. Reserve (U1500): 5SS, G/120 d5, Open to U1500. EF: $26 by 1/21; $33 on site. $$b/20: $70-50. 1200: $40; U1200-$40. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30; 10-3. Novice (U1000): 6SS, G/60 d5, Open to U1000. EF: $16 by 1/21; $23 at site. Prizes: Trophies to 1st-5th. Rds.: 10-1-3:30- 6:30; 10-1. ALL: Reg: 1/25 - 8:45-9:30 am. One 1/2-point bye any Rd. Full-pt bye to 2100+ in Rd.1 if requested in advance. Checks payable to Mike Nietman. ENT: Mike Nietman-Organizer, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719, 608-467-8510 (before 1/24). INFO: mike.nietman@charter.net. Online Reg. at www.kingregistration.com/tournaments. W.  US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

Avengers (Rook) Endgame Swiss: January 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

5-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600).  Game/100;d5.  USCF Rated.  EF:  $5.00.  (One ½ Point Bye Available for any round (except round five) if requested at least 2-days prior to round).
TD is Chris Wainscott; ATD is Robin Grochowski.


NOTE:  Club dues for 2020 will be collected ($10/yr unless you are a student or senior).  Please arrive early.


NOTE !!   For Rounds 3, 4, and 5 we will meet at:

 600 W. Virginia St (near south side of Milwaukee);  Here a map of the loation.  

Temporary Location Change !

Meeting Location Changed for Thursdays in January!  January 16, 23, and 30, 2020 For the next 3 Thursdays the Southwest Chess Club will meet at 600 W. Virginia St (near south side of Milwaukee). The building has multiple entrances and we will be using the one on the east side of the building. This temporary location is likely to be used on each of these dates: January 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13 (not yet confirmed) March 12, 19, 26 (not yet confirmed) April 2 (not yet confirmed)  Map of the Club location.

Hales Corners Challenge XXXI (April 4, 2020)

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

US Chess Grand Prix Points: 10

4SS, G/60 d6. 2 Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1601). Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport, 6401 S. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53221, 414-764-5300. EF: $50 Open, $40 Reserve, both $10 more after April 2. Comp EF for USCF 2200+. 

On line registration at: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/HalesCornersChallengeXXXI 

$$GTD: Open: 1st-$325, 2nd-175. A-$100, B & below-$75; Reserve: 1st-$100, 2nd-$75, D-$60, E & below-$50. Goddesschess prizes for females. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6.  

Questions to: Chris Wainscott (414-839-5232, after 5:30 pm), or e-mail: chris.wainscott13@outlook.com. 

Entries to: Robin J. Grochowski, 3835 E. Morris Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110, e-mail: rgrochowski@wi.rr.com, (414-861-2745). 

Accelerated pairings may be used. WI Tour Event.