On October 23 the SWCC is open again. Round 4 of the club championship will commence again. I will post round 4 tentative pairings tomorrow. If you cannot play in round 4 next week, please let us know as soon as possible. Thanks.
The Southwest Chess Club meets each Thursday night at the Hales Corners Village Hall/Police Station, at 5635 South New Berlin Rd, Hales Corners, WI, downstairs Community Room. Club opens at 6 PM, Tournament Games at 7 PM.
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 |
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Friday, September 19, 2025
Weekend Tournament (October 4) and Updates for Meadows Room
As of now, we are waiting for the Meadows Room to get repaired. It looks like it might be around 3-4 weeks yet before we can resume chess.
A reminder that the Hales Corners Challenge is schedule for October 4 at the Country Inn & Suites, 1250 S. Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005, so hopefully we will see a lot of our members there. There are signs that I894 will be closed this weekend, so if you are coming to our weekend tournament, please plan accordingly so you do not arrive late. Thanks.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Hales Corners Challenge XXXVII (Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025)
October 04, 2025
A Wisconsin Tour event
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Current Club Championship Plan
Hey folks. Robin is going to be talking to the Village Hall next week to reserve the space for next year.
During that conversation, he'll try to get more info on the current status of reopening. If we aren't able to get a definitive date for when we can resume, then the current plan is to submit the first three rounds for rating, and then, when we are able to resume, we will give each player the appropriate number of byes based on their score.
If you're 3-0, you'll get three one-point byes. If you're 2-1 we'd give you two one point and one zero point byes, etc.
We don't want to wait too long to rate what exists currently, as that can cause a lot of issues with US Chess needing to re-rate older events, etc.
Also, we have been looking for alternate space to play while we wait on the Village Hall. If anyone has access to any space, please let us know.
We have spoken with a few places: Country Inn and Suites, where the Challenges are held; Beyond the Board board game cafe, and the St James Catholic church, which used to be our backup space. So far they either weren't interested, or are way out of our price range. If you know anyone that might be able to help, please let us know.
Chris
Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Club closed this Thursday, September 18 - check this post for re-opening updates
There will be another delay in resuming the Club Championship. They have found some more mold under the carpet and for health reason no one can be down there until it is cleaned up. Hopefully not more than a week or two. They are working on it as fast as they can. No chess on September 18.
The current Club Championship will resume play once we are given the go-ahead. Please check this blog post for updates.
Also, check our SWCC website for the latest schedule and general information.
Friday, July 11, 2025
Joe Crothers Memorial SWCC Championship: July 17, 24 & August 7, & ???
6-Round Swiss in One Section. Game/90;d5. USCF Rated. EF:
$10.00 (must be a member to participate). *There will be another delay in playing the Club
Championship. They have found some more
mold under the carpet and for health reason no one can be down there until it
is cleaned up. Hopefully not more than a
week or two. They are working on it as
fast as they can. No chess on September 18.
Monday, June 16, 2025
Snoopy Snags a Piece Swiss: June 19, 26 & July 3, 10
4-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600). Game/90;d5.
USCF Rated. EF: $10.00. (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.
Saturday, May 17, 2025
4th Annual Daniel Perelman Memorial Swiss: May 22, 29 & June 5, 12
4-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600). Game/90;d5.
USCF Rated. EF: $10.00. (One ½ Point Bye available for any
round (except round four) if requested at least 2-days prior to
round). TD is Grochowski; ATD is Wainscott
Monday, April 14, 2025
Hedwig’s Smothered Mate Swiss: April 24 & May 1, 8
3-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600).
Game/90;d5. USCF Rated. EF: $10.00.
(One ½ Point Bye available for any round (except round four) if requested at least 2-days prior to
round).
TD is Allen Becker ATD: Robin Grochowski
Friday, April 04, 2025
Hales Corners Challenge XXXVI - April 26, 2025
Format: Four round Swiss System - four games in one day - USCF rated
Time Control: G/60; d5 (Game in 60 Minutes; 5 second delay)
Please note total capacity for this event is limited to 104 - Register Today!
1250 S. Moorland Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
Thursday, April 03, 2025
Danger Duck Dodges Checkmate Swiss: Mar. 13, 20, * Apr 10, 17
4-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600). Game/90;d5.
USCF Rated. EF: $10.00. (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
* NO CHESS ON March 27 & April 3 - DUE TO ELECTION
Monday, March 24, 2025
April 3 - bonus chess night - at Milwaukee German Immersion School - no entry fee
While we have a 2-week break from our regular SWCC tournament, we will offer a special one-night "Action" chess event at the Milwaukee German Immersion School on Thursday April 3. Thanks to Thor Templin (Principal of MGIS) for hosting us!
Details:
G/24;d5 {action-rated-only} - (only affects your Action rating)
No Entry fee!
USCF Rated. (½ Point Bye available for only first round if requested prior to round).
TD is Allen Becker.
Milwaukee German Immersion School is at the corner of 82nd and Vienna (about 3 blocks south of Capitol Drive). So from the 43 or 41, take the Capitol exit to 82nd St. There is street parking as well as a lot located on 81st and Vienna. People should enter at the main doors just off of 82nd and Vienna.
3778 North 82nd Street
Milwaukee, WI
53222
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Cheshire Cat Checkmate Swiss: January 30 & February 6 *, 27, & March 6
4-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600). Game/90;d5. USCF Rated. EF: $10.00. (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
* NO CHESS ON FEBRUARY 13 & 20 DUE TO ELECTION
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Casual chess, February 20 (6 pm - ) at Milwaukee German Immersion School
Reminder - our SWCC club is not meeting on February 13 & 20.
Thor Templin, Principal at MGIS has offered their space for casual chess on Thursday, February 20 (starting 6 pm) at:
Milwaukee German Immersion School
3778 North 82nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53222-2999
Our current SWCC tournament resumes with Round 3 on February 27.