How to reach the Tournament Directors:

How to reach the Tournament Directors
Chris Wainscott chris.wainscott13@outlook.com 414-839-5232
Robin Grochowski rgrochowski@wi.rr.com 414-861-2745
Allen Becker allenbecker@wi.rr.com 414-807-0269

Monday, October 28, 2019

Dec. 21-22 North Central Championship

Dec. 21-22 North Central Open



4SS, G/90, inc/30. Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport, 6401 S. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53221; 414-764-5300  Prize Fund: $3,000(b/80): $1,000-$500-$300, top u2250, u2150, u2050, u1950, u1850, u1750 $200 each. Accelerated pairings might be used. Schedule: late registration: 9:30-10:15am on Saturday, rds. Sat: 11am & 4pm, Sun: 10am & 3pm. EF: $80 by 12/19, $90 after 12/19. Byes: limit two 1/2 point byes, must declare before round one. HR: $75, mention chess US Chess Grand Prix Points: 15

Rating Crosstable

Dec. 21-22 2019 U.S. Amateur North Championship

Dec. 21-22 or Dec. 21 2019 U.S. Amateur North Championship



Playing site: Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport, 6401 S. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53221; 414-764-5300. Three sections: u2200, u1400 (Saturday only), Scholastic u1000 (Saturday only). EF: $40 by December 19th, $50 after December 19th. U2200 Section (Saturday-Sunday): 4SS, G/90, inc/30. Prizes: plaques to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and top u2000, top u1900, top u1800, top u1700, top u1600, top u1500, top u1400 Schedule for U2200 Section: late registration: 9:30-10:15am on Saturday, rds. Sat: 11am & 4pm, Sun: 10am & 3pm. Schedule for U1400 Section & U1000 Scholastic (Saturday only): 4SS, G/40+5 second delay. Rounds: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm. U1400 Prizes: plaques to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and top u1100, top u1000, top u900, top u800, top Unrated. U1000 Scholastic Prizes: plaques to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, top u900, top u800, top u700, top u600, top u500, top five Unrated players; team prizes to top five teams US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

Dec. 21 North Central Blitz Championship (BLZ)

5DS, G/3, inc/2 (double round, 10 games). Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport (see North Central Championship TLA). $1,000 (b/40) in prizes: $250-$150 and $600 in class prizes (4-6 players per class). EF(at site or via PayPal): $40. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher of regular or blitz used for pairings and prizes.

Blitz Crosstable

Sunday, October 27, 2019

Knight Hops In Pond Action (IPA) Swiss: October 31 (one-night event)

CANCELLED, due to SNOW !      Club resumes next Thursday

3-Round Swiss in Two Sections (G/25;d5 and G/24;d5).  
(3 games in one night)  -   USCF Rated.  EF: $5.00. 
(½ Point Bye available for only first round if requested prior to round). 
TD is Robin Grochowski; ATD is Chris Wainscott.
(G/25;d5 is dual-rated;    G/24;d5 is action-rated only)

CANCELLED, due to SNOW !      Club resumes next Thursday 

Dec. 7-8 The Wisconsin Memorial

5SS, Rds. 1-3 G/120 d5. Rds. 4-5 40/120, SD/60 d5. Madison Marriott West, 1313 John Q. Hammons Dr., Middleton, WI 53562. HR: $115 + $5 Parking. Rate gtd until 11/5. 888-745-2032. EF: $30 by Dec. 3. $10 more later or on site. $$b/50 and 4 per class: $160-110. A - $90, B - $80, C – $70, D - $60, E - $50, U1000 - $40, Unr - $40. Upset $50. Reg.: 9-9:30 AM 12/7. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30; 10-3:30. ENT: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719, 608-467-8510. INFO: mike.nietman@charter.net. www.wischess.org. Online registration at https://onlineregistration.cc/. WI Chess Tour Event. W.  US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

King Foster’s Night Without Mate Swiss: November 7, 14, 21; December 5, 12

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 Robin Grochowski; ATD is Chris Wainscott. 

(Club Closed for Thanksgiving: November 28)

Nov 16 CELA Scholastic/Open


                                                        (Scholastic and Open Sections)
PLAYING SITE: Christian Education Leadership Academy (CELA: W262N4685 Ryan St, Pewaukee, WI 53072)
SCHEDULEeveryone plays four games, there is no elimination (you can skip some games if needed). Late registration is 9:00-9:30am. Round times: 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 2:00pm. Award ceremony begins shortly after the last round.
K-12 SECTIONK-12 students are eligible. This is a very beginner-friendly event, so new players are encouraged to participate. Experienced tournament players may want to consider the Open section. Time control is 30 minutes (and 5 second delay) per player per game. This event is not rated. PRIZES: 25 individual trophies based on age and 5 team trophies. Every participant receives chocolate at the closing ceremony.
OPEN SECTIONopen to everyone, need to be a current US Chess member. This event is Quick rated, but regular ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. Time control is 25 minutes (and 3 second increment) per player per game. PRIZES: trophies to top three places and additional class trophies based on rating.
ENTRY: $25 by November 9th, $30 by November 14th, $40 afterwards.  Please include player’s name (for scholastic section: also include grade and school) as well as contact email and phone number.  PayPal (preferred): log in, choose “send money” option selecting to send to abetaneli@hotmail.com, pick “sending to a friend” and enter the appropriate amount. Checks (please do not mail after November 9th): Wisconsin Chess Academy, 1280 Greenway Terrace #1, Brookfield WI 53005
QUESTIONS: abetaneli@hotmail.com is best, 608-334-2574 (texting works better than calling)
LUNCH: AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE PLAYING SITE

Sunday, October 20, 2019

Nov. 2-3 WCA Veterans’ Tournament/2019-2020 Wisconsin Junior Open

5SS, G/90 +30, Gruenhagen Conference Center, UW-Oshkosh, Corner of High and Osceola St., Oshkosh, WI 54901. HR: $40 (dorm room) 920-424- 1106. Open to Age 18 and over. 2020 Nat’l Senior Tournament of Champions qualifier. EF: $30 by 10/29; $40 at site. $$b/40 and 3 per class: $200-130. A-$95; B-$85; C-$70; D-$60; E/Unr-$60. Reg.: 11/2 8:45-9:30 A.M. Rds.: 10:15-2:30-7:15; 10:00-3:00. Held in conjunction with the WI Junior Open but in a separate room. ENT: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719. INFO: Mike Nietman, 608-467- 8510 (evenings before 11/1) mike.nietman@charter.net. www.wischess.org. W. Online registration at https://onlineregistration.cc/.  US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

Gruenhagen Conference Center, UW-Oshkosh, Corner of High and Osceola St., Oshkosh, WI 54901. HR: $40 Full Service (dorm room) 920-424-1106. 2020 Denker/Barber/Haring qualifier; Open to Grades K-12. In 6 Sections, High School: EF: $17 in advance by 10/29; $22 at site. Trophies: Top 5, Top 2 each B, C, D and E/Unrated. K-8: EF: $17 in advance by 10/29; $22 at site. Trophies: Top 5, Top 2 each C, D and E/Unrated. Girl's Junior Open: EF: $17 in advance by 10/29; $22 at site. Trophies: Top 4. Reserve (U900 or Unrated): EF: $17 in advance by 10/29; $22 at site. Trophies: Top 5, Top 2 each 600, 500, U500 and Unrated. Non-Rated Beginner's Grade 7-12: Open to Grades 7-12. EF: $16 in advance by 10/29; $21 at site. Trophies: Top 5 and top 3 Grade 7-9. Non-Rated Beginner's Grade K-6: Open to Grades K-6. EF: $16 in advance by 10/29; $21 at site. Trophies: Top 5 and top 3 Grade K-3. ALL: 5SS, G/120 d5. Reg.: 11/2 8:45-9:30 A.M. Rds.: 10:15-2:30-7:15; 10:00-3:00. ENT: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719. INFO: Mike Nietman, 608-467-8510 (before 11/1) mike.nietman@charter.net. www.wischess.org. W. Online registration at https://onlineregistration.cc/.  US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event!


Some photos from the Veterans' section:











 

Friday, October 18, 2019

Bishop Don’t Know Schlitz Swiss: October 3, 10, 17, & 24

4-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 four) if requested at least 2-days prior to round).

TD is Chris Wainscott; ATD is Robin Grochowski. 

Tuesday, October 08, 2019

Medical College of WI Open Swiss

2nd Medical College of Wisconsin Open Swiss
October 19, 2019
Medical College of Wisconsin "Alumni Center"
8701 W Watertown Plank Rd
Wauwatosa, WI 53226

Time Control: G/60 d5
Byes: Limit to one half point bye if requested prior to the first round.
US Chess Membership is Required!
Entry Fee: $15 if registered ahead of time, $20 on site. On site registration will be held between 8:30am-9:30am
Prizes: Four quality games of chess in a wonderful environment.
Email questions to td@ia-chess.com
 Register here

Friday, September 27, 2019

Hales Corners Challenge XXX - October 5, 2019

US Chess Junior Grand Prix
4SS, G60; d6  2 Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600) 

Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport, 6401 S. 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221, 414-764-5300. 

EF: $50 Open, $40 Reserve, both $10 more after October 3. Comp EF for USCF 2200+.  On line registration at: https://onlineregistration.cc/WICA/HCChallengeOct2019 

$$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 Avenue, Cudahy, WI 53110, e-mail: rgrochowski@wi.rr.com, (414-861-2745).  Accelerated pairings may be used.
 
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Monday, September 23, 2019

Queen’s Busch Action Swiss: September 26 (1-night event)

3-Round Swiss in Two Sections (G/25;d5 and G/24;d5).   USCF Rated. EF: $5.00. (½ Point Bye available for only first round if requested prior to round). TD is Robin Grochowski; ATD is Chris Wainscott.

G/25;d5 is "dual-rated" while G/24;d5 is "action"-rated only.

Thursday, August 15, 2019

2019 Madison Quick and Blitz Championships

2019 MADISON QUICK
AND BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIPS
(two events in one day with $1,200 in prizes)
Saturday, September 28th 

PLAYING SITE: Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Madison (3841 East Washington Ave, Madison WI 53704; 608-819-6298)

QUICK CHESS: four rounds with time control of G/25 plus 3 second increment per move. This event is Quick Rated, but regular ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. Accelerated pairings may be used. Late registration: 9:00-9:30am. Rounds: 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 2:00pm

BLITZ: ten games (5 double rounds) with time control of G/3 plus 2 second increment per move. This event is Blitz Rated, but regular ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. Late registration: 3:00-3:15pm. Rounds: 3:30pm and then ASAP

PRIZES: $600 (b/30) for each event: $200-$100 and $300 in class prizes with 5-8 players per class

ENTRY: for each event: $30 by September 19th, $35 by September 26th, $40 afterwards. Please include your name, contact email and phone number, and which event you are entering. PayPal (preferred): log in, choose “send money” option selecting to send to abetaneli@hotmail.com, pick “sending to a friend” and enter the appropriate amount) Checks (please do not send after September 19th): Wisconsin Chess Academy, 1280 Greenway Terrace #1, Brookfield WI 53005

QUESTIONS: abetaneli@hotmail.com is best, 608-334-2574 (texting works better than calling)

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

2019 Madison Quick Chess Scholastic Championship September 28th, 2019

2019 MADISON QUICK CHESS
SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday, September 28th

ELIGIBILITY: K-12 students are eligible. This is a very beginner-friendly event, so new players are encouraged to participate. Experienced tournament players may want to choose the Open section (see separate flyer).

PLAYING SITE: Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Madison (3841 East Washington Ave, Madison WI 53704; 608-819-6298)

PRIZES: 20 individual trophies based on age and 5 team trophies. Every participant receives chocolate.

SCHEDULE: everyone plays four games, there is no elimination (you can skip some games if needed). Late registration is 9:00-9:30am. Round times: 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 2:00pm. Award ceremony/chocolate party begins shortly after the last round.

ENTRY: $25 by September 19th, $30 by September 26th, $40 afterwards.  Please include player’s name, grade, name of the school, as well as contact email and phone number. PayPal (preferred): log in, choose “send money” option selecting to send to abetaneli@hotmail.com, pick “sending to a friend” and enter the appropriate amount. Checks (please do not mail after September 19th): Wisconsin Chess Academy, 1280 Greenway Terrace #1, Brookfield WI 53005

QUESTIONS: abetaneli@hotmail.com is best, 608-334-2574 (texting works better than calling)

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Blue Moon Knight Swiss: August 29, September 5, 12, & 19

4-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 four) if requested at least 2-
days prior to round). TD is Wainscott; ATD is Grochowski.

Monday, August 12, 2019

Aug. 31-Sept. 2 Marshall Rohland Memorial/WI Closed Championship

Howard Johnson’s, 3841 East Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704, 608-819-6298. HR.$79 1-4 guests includes breakfast. Reserve by August 16, ask for chess tournament. Open to WI residents, former champions, and students in WI schools. EF: 3 sections Premier: $40 by Aug 29, comp entry to masters. $45 at site. Reserve (U1800): $30 by Aug 29, $35 at site. U1200: $20 by Aug 29, $25 at site $$ Premier b/30: $400 + traveling trophy, 250, 150, A $100, U1800 $100. Reserve b/30: $200, 150, trophies to C, D, U1200. U1200: $75, trophies to 2nd, U1000, U700. Overall: $50 Kittsley upset prize. Rds, (TC): Premier and Reserve: 6-SS: 12-6, 10-5, 10-4 (40/2 d5, SD/1 d5); U1200: 4SS Saturday only: 10-1-3:30-6 (G/60 d5). Participants may enter Reserve for $20 with 1/2 pt byes in rds 1-2. Reg.: Sat 9-9:30, 10:30-11:30 2 1/2 point byes available in any round. Entries checks payable to WCA: Guy Hoffman, 1305D Tompkins Dr., Madison, WI 53716-3279. Schachfuhrer@hotmail.com Phone: 920-279-0701. https://onlineregistration.cc/WICA/WIClosed2019 WI Chess Tour Event.  US Chess Junior Grand Prix!  A State Championship Event!

Old Style Pawn Dueling Action Swiss: August 22

3-Round Swiss in Two Sections (G/25;d5 and G/24;d5). USCF
Rated. EF: $5.00. (½ Point Bye available for only first round if
requested prior to round). TD is Grochowski; ATD is Wainscott.

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Joe Crothers Memorial Southwest Chess Club Championship: July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, & 15

6-Round Swiss in One Section. Game 100;d5. 
USCF Rated. EF: $7.00 (must be a member to participate). 
SWCC membership $10 (can join prior to first round).
(Two ½-point byes available in rounds 1 through 5, if requested at least 2-days in advance; no ½-point bye available for round 6).  
TD is Robin Grochowski; ATD is Chris Wainscott

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Aug. 16-18 or 17-18 8th Annual Twin Ports Open

$5,800 in prizes projected + IM John Bartholomew, GM Bryan Smith, & GM Alex Yermolinsky are playing! UWS Yellowjacket Union, 1605 Catlin Ave,. Superior, WI 54880. Open: EF $95 by 7/1/19, $110 by 8/1/19, $125 by 12pm 8/16/19; $140 onsite. Prizes (based on 45): $1,400, $700, $350; U2400 $250; U2200 $250; U2000 $250; Scott Kitsley Upset Trophy. Reserve (U1800): EF $80 by 7/1/19, $90 by 8/1/19, $100 by 12pm 8/16/19; $110 onsite. Prizes (based on 45): $1,000, $500, $250; U1600 $200; U1400 $200; U1200 Trophy. Bantam (U1200): EF $55 by 7/1/19, $60 by 8/1/19, $65 by 12pm 8/16/19; $70 onsite. Prizes (based on 20) 1st $250, 2nd $120, 3rd $80 + Trophies for the top 1st-3rd Elementary, 1st-3rd Junior high, and the top 1st-3rd High school. Schedule: 5SS. Bantam only two-day option. Three-day option: (Open & Reserve): All games 90 minutes + 30 second increment. Onsite Reg: Friday 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Rds.: Fri 7pm; Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 10am-3pm. Two-day option: (All sections) Rds.: 1 & 2 Game 60 minutes, 5 second delay Sat 10am-1pm; then, merge with 3-day Round Three. Onsite Reg: Saturday 8:30am - 9:30am. Advanced Reg: can be made online at www.onlineregistration.cc or mailed: Dane Mattson, 2629 E. 4th St., Superior, WI 54880. Checks payable to: Twin Ports Open; Must be postmarked by August 1st. Dorm Rentals: Single or Double Rooms w/twin beds available; $20 per adult, $13.50 per youth (under 18 years old). No A/C, bring fan, toiletries and pillows / blankets recommended. Crownhart Hall, 1714 Catlin Ave., Superior, WI 54880. Questions / registration: Contact Melinda Yingling (715) 394- 8244; myinglin@uwsuper.edu Tournament info: Dane Mattson, mattsondane@gmail.com, 218-591-3339.  US Chess Junior Grand Prix!  US Chess Grand Prix Points: 30 (Enhanced)

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

July 6-7 43rd Annual Green Bay Open

Radisson Hotel, 2040 Airport Dr., Green Bay, WI 54313. 5SS 40/90, SD/1 d5. EF: $49, Juniors under 19 $44, if rec’d by 7/3, all entries after 7/3 including phone, email & in person are $11 more! $$ (Top 2 Gtd. 6 per class) $2000 Cash + 6 trophies! 1st $400 + trophy; 2nd $235, X $150; 1900’s & 1800’s $145 each; 1700’s & 1600’s $140 each; 1500’s & 1400’s $135 each; 1300’s & 1200’s $130 each; Under 1200/Unrated $115. Trophies to top Juniors ages 17-18, 15-16, 13-14, 11-12, 10 & under. Reg.: 8:45-9:25am. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30; 10-3:15. HR: $99/$99/$109/$119 call 920-494-7300 mention chess tournament. Room block held to 6/14. Other Info: 1/2 bye avail. Rds. 1, 2 or 3 if req’d w/entry. WI Tour Event. W. Entries & Inquiries to: Luke Ludwig, 2191 Allouez Ave., Green Bay, WI 54311. 920-465-9859, email: lukealudwig@aol.com.  A Heritage Event!  US Chess Junior Grand Prix!  US Chess Grand Prix Points: 10

Sunday, June 16, 2019

King’s Old Style Summertime Swiss: June 6, 13, 20, & 27

4-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 four) if requested at least 2-days prior to round).
TD is Chris Wainscott; ATD is Robin Grochowski.  

Sunday, May 26, 2019

June 9 WI G/60 State Championship

4-SS, G/60 d5.3 sections: Open, Reserve (U1600), Novice (U1000). Howard Johnson’s, 3841 East Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704, 608-244-2481. EF: $40 Open, $30 Reserve, $20 Novice, all $5 more after June 6. Comp entry for US Chess 2200+ (deducted from any winnings). $$: Open (b/35) 1st $350, 2nd $200 A $150, U1800 $140. Reserve (b25): 1st $125, 2nd $90, U1300 $60. Novice (b10): 1st $50, trophies to 1st, 2nd, U700. Reg: 8:30-9:30. Rds: 10-1-3:30-6. Entries: checks payable to WCA: Guy Hoffman, 1305D Tompkins Dr., Madison, WI 53716-3279. Schachfuhrer@hotmail.com Phone: 920-279-0701. https://onlineregistration.cc/WICA/2019WIG60. 1/2 point bye available in any round. WI Chess Tour Event.

Friday, May 24, 2019

Bishop’s Bud Belligerent Brewing Action Swiss: May 30

3-Round Swiss in Two Sections (G/25;d5 and G/24;d5) 
USCF Rated.  EF: $5.00.
(½ Point Bye available for only first round if requested prior to round).
TD is Robin Grochowski; ATD is Chris Wainscott.

Friday, April 19, 2019

Carlsberg Pawn Structure Swiss: April 25; May 2, 9, 16, & 23

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 Robin Grochowski; ATD is Chris Wainscott.

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

May 4-5 Arpad Elo Open

5SS, Rd. 1 G/90 d5; Rds. 2-5 30/90, SD/60; d5, Chula Vista Resort, 2501 River Rd., WI Dells, WI 53965. EF: $40 by 4/30; $45 at site. $$b/50: & 3/class. $400-250. A-$150, B-$140, C-$130, D-$120, U1200-$100, Unr- $80. Reg.: 5/4: 9-9:30. Rds.: 10-2-7:30; 10-3:30. ENT: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719 608-467-8510 onlineregistration.cc. INFO: mike.nietman@charter.net. A WI Tour Event. www.wischess.org. HR: $129. Reserve by 4/3. 833-381-4595. Mention H01452. W.  US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

Monday, April 15, 2019

Knight’s Knock Down Miller Action Swiss - April 18 (one-night Action event)

3-Round Swiss in Two Sections (G/25;d5 and G/24;d5).  USCF Rated.  EF: $5.00.  (½ Point Bye available for only first round if requested prior to round). 

TD is Robin Grochowski; ATD is Chris Wainscott.

G/25;d5 is "dual-rated" (affects both your Regular and Quick ratings), while
G/24;d5 is not Regular-rated; only Quick-rated.

Saturday, March 16, 2019

Blatz Bishop Burping Swiss: March 21*, 28*; April 4, & 11

4-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 four) if requested at least 2-days prior to round). TD is Wainscott; ATD is Grochowski.

*March 21 and 28 we will meet at St. James Church (Parish Building), 7219 S. 27th Street (south of Rawson), Franklin, WI.   April 4 and 11 we are back at the usual location, Hales Corners Village Hall. 

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Hales Corners Challenge XXIX - April 13, 2019 (Saturday, one day)

Update!  Tournament rating results here: 
https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201904138152.0

Several photos at bottom of post, thanks to Al Buschmann, Steve Etzel, and Allen Becker


US Chess Grand Prix Points: 10
A Wisconsin Tour event!
4SS, G/60;d6. 2 Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600).

Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport, 6401 S 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221, 414-764-5300.

EF: $50-Open, $40 Reserve, both $10 more after April 11. Comp EF for USCF 2200+.  
On-line registration at https://onlineregistration.cc/WICA/HCChallengeApril2019

$$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:
Open: $50 per win/$25 per draw;
Reserve: $20 per win/$10 per draw;
Perfect Score Prizes for Females: $80 in Open/$40 in Reserve.


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 Avenue, Cudahy, WI 53110, (414-861-2745), e-mail: rgrochowski@wi.rr.com.

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