Summer Around-the-Corner Round-Robin
May 19, 26, & June 2
3-Round “Round-Robin” (a “Quad”). Four chess players to
a Quad. Game/90 minutes. USCF Rated. EF: $5.00. TD is Grochowski.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Sunny Days Blitz-O-Matic - Thursday, May 12
Sunny Days Blitz-O-Matic -- May 12 (Hales Corners Village Hall)
10-Round (Round-Robin) in one or more sections (depending on number of players). Game/5 minutes. USCF Quick-Rated. EF: $5.00. TD is Becker; ATD is Fogec.
10-Round (Round-Robin) in one or more sections (depending on number of players). Game/5 minutes. USCF Quick-Rated. EF: $5.00. TD is Becker; ATD is Fogec.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
April Showers Bring Flowers Swiss
April Showers Bring Flowers Swiss: April 21, 28 & May 5
3-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600). Game/100 minutes. USCF Rated. EF: $5.00. (One ½ Point Bye Available for any round (except round three) if requested at least 2-days prior to round). TD is Grochowski; ATD is Becker.
3-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600). Game/100 minutes. USCF Rated. EF: $5.00. (One ½ Point Bye Available for any round (except round three) if requested at least 2-days prior to round). TD is Grochowski; ATD is Becker.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Arpad Elo Open
Apr. 30 - May 1 Arpad Elo Open
5SS, 30/90; SD/60. Comfort Suites Pewaukee, N14 W24121 Tower Place, Pewaukee, WI 53072. EF: $35 (Jr $32) if received by 4/29; $5 more later or at site. $$b/50: $250-150. A $110-55; B 100-50; C 90-45; D 80-40; U1200 70-35. Reg.: 8:30-9:30 am 4/30/11. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30; 10-3:30. ENT: Ben Corcoran, 2711 N University Dr., Apt 64, Waukesha, WI 53188. 262-506-4203. INFO: ben38corcoran@yahoo.com. HR: $89 262-506-2000. www.wischess.org. WCA Tour Event! Chess Magnet School JGP.
5SS, 30/90; SD/60. Comfort Suites Pewaukee, N14 W24121 Tower Place, Pewaukee, WI 53072. EF: $35 (Jr $32) if received by 4/29; $5 more later or at site. $$b/50: $250-150. A $110-55; B 100-50; C 90-45; D 80-40; U1200 70-35. Reg.: 8:30-9:30 am 4/30/11. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30; 10-3:30. ENT: Ben Corcoran, 2711 N University Dr., Apt 64, Waukesha, WI 53188. 262-506-4203. INFO: ben38corcoran@yahoo.com. HR: $89 262-506-2000. www.wischess.org. WCA Tour Event! Chess Magnet School JGP.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Hales Corners Challenge XIII - April 16, 2011
105 players, including 6 masters!
4-way tie for 1st-2nd place:
FM Stamnov, NM Menon, Breider, Raghavan.
4-way tie for 1st-2nd place:
FM Stamnov, NM Menon, Breider, Raghavan.
Winners:
OPEN
1st-2nd+Expert: Alex Stamnov, Gopal Menon, Jon Breider, Vijay Raghavan
Best A: Jacob Kohlenberg, Aaron Jing
Best B: Greg Reese, Jr., Joseph Hernandez, Ben Corcoran
RESERVE
1st: Jon McKinney
2nd: John Demler
D: Susanna Ulrich
E: Chris Lisowski, Andres Saenz, Natanel Monosov
GoddessChess Prizes:
Teja Karimikonda and Susanna Ulrich won free entries to Hales Corners Challenge XIV, in the Open and Reserve sections, respectively. Other prizes for wins/draws were: Rachel Ulrich, Sandra Pahl, Patrice Connelly, and Teja Karimikonda.
USCF RATING RESULTS
A Wisconsin Chess Association Tour event.
Some event highlights:
1. Life Master Sheldon Gelbart will be on hand throughout the tournament to analyze games for tournament participants.
2. Goddesschess has again generously sponsored prizes for female chess players. History: number of players (open+reserve=total) and the winner(s):
HCC XIII 4/2011 (57+48=105) FM STAMNOV, MENON, BREIDER, RAGHAVAN
HCC XII.. 10/2010 (41+37=78) FM BETANELI, HENDRICKSON
HCC XI… 4/2010 (41+37=78) SANTARIUS
HCC X... 10/2009 (42+34=76) GM AMANOV
HCC IX... 4/2009 (56+51=107) GM AMANOV, IM YOUNG, SANTARIUS, KOHLENBERG
HCC VIII.10/2008 (33+32=65) IM TATE, IM YOUNG, TENNANT, A. BECKER
HCC VII.. 4/2008 (22+30=52) BURGESS, TENNANT, PARKER
HCC VI...10/2007 (30+32=62) TENNANT, BREIDER, SANTARIUS
HCC V.... 4/2007 (40+22=62) IM TATE, FM STAMNOV
HCC IV...11/2006 (23+26=49) FM STAMNOV
HCC III.. 4/2006 (28+17=45) TENNANT
HCC II... 10/2005 (20+18=38) BURGESS, A. BECKER
HCC I.... 4/2005 (34+36=70) BETANELI
Some photos from the event:
Concentration on the top boards:
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Melting Ice Action V -- April 7 (2 sections: G/30 and G/29)
ONE-NIGHT EVENT, April 7:
3-Round Swiss in Two Sections (G/30 Minutes and G/29 Minutes).
USCF Rated. EF: $5.00. (½ Point Bye available for only first round if requested prior to round)
TD is Becker; ATD is Grochowski.
(Note that G/30 is "dual-rated" - both your regular and Quick ratings are affected, while the G/29 is Only Quick-rated, and won't affect your regular rating. Your choice of section).
3-Round Swiss in Two Sections (G/30 Minutes and G/29 Minutes).
USCF Rated. EF: $5.00. (½ Point Bye available for only first round if requested prior to round)
TD is Becker; ATD is Grochowski.
(Note that G/30 is "dual-rated" - both your regular and Quick ratings are affected, while the G/29 is Only Quick-rated, and won't affect your regular rating. Your choice of section).
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Wind Blowing, Storms-a-roaring, Marching into Spring Swiss
Wind Blowing, Storms-a-roaring, Marching into Spring Swiss: March 10, 17, 24 & 31
4-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600). Game/100 minutes. 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 Grochowski; ATD is Fogec.
4-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600). Game/100 minutes. 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 Grochowski; ATD is Fogec.
Friday, March 04, 2011
30th Waukesha Memorial, March 26, 2011
Waukesha Memorial (30th Annual) and also Rated Beginners Open (RBO) 4SS. G/60. Dual rated. Comfort Suites Hotel, Exit 294, I-94 and WI 164, Pewaukee, WI. $$Non-monetary, traveling trophy to First, books for class winners. Open to all. EF: $15 ($12 by 3/25). Reg.: 9:00-9:45, Rds.: 10:00;1:00;3:30;6:00. Mail entries to Waukesha CC. 1911 Stardust DR, Waukesha, WI 53186. Info: Jim Nickell (262) 544-6266, jnickell@wi.rr.com
Rated Beginners Open (RBO): Open to players rated under 1200 or unrated. Prizes: Trophy to first, book prizes for class winners. EF: $15 ($12 by 3/25). Reg.: 9:00-9:45, Rds.: 10:00;1:00;3:30;6:00.
Rated Beginners Open (RBO): Open to players rated under 1200 or unrated. Prizes: Trophy to first, book prizes for class winners. EF: $15 ($12 by 3/25). Reg.: 9:00-9:45, Rds.: 10:00;1:00;3:30;6:00.
Monday, February 14, 2011
UW Winter Open - February 26-27
Feb. 26-27 UW Winter Open GPP: 10 Wisconsin
5SS, TC: G/120. Red Gym, 716 Langdon St., Madison 53706. EF: $20 by 2/24, $25 at site. $$GTD 1st $200, 2nd $165, 3rd $135, A $100, B $90, C $80, D $70, E $60, U1000 $55, Unr $45. Rds.: 11, 3, 7:30: 10:15, 3. Reg.: 10-10:30. Entries: Guy Hoffman, PO Box 259822, Madison, WI 53725-9822. Info: schachfuhrer@hotmail.com. A WCA Tour event. NS. NC. Chess Magnet School JGP.
5SS, TC: G/120. Red Gym, 716 Langdon St., Madison 53706. EF: $20 by 2/24, $25 at site. $$GTD 1st $200, 2nd $165, 3rd $135, A $100, B $90, C $80, D $70, E $60, U1000 $55, Unr $45. Rds.: 11, 3, 7:30: 10:15, 3. Reg.: 10-10:30. Entries: Guy Hoffman, PO Box 259822, Madison, WI 53725-9822. Info: schachfuhrer@hotmail.com. A WCA Tour event. NS. NC. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Heart of the Knight Quad
February 17, 24 & March 3
3-Round “Round-Robin” (a “Quad”). Four chess players
with similar ratings to a Quad. Game/90 minutes. USCF Rated. EF: $5.00.
Must be SWCC member or join club to participate.
NO BYES--YOU MUST BE PRESENT FOR ALL THREE ROUNDS
TD is Fogec; ATD is Grochowski.
NEW LOCATION- Hales Corners Village Hall/Police Station
Lower Level Community Room
3-Round “Round-Robin” (a “Quad”). Four chess players
with similar ratings to a Quad. Game/90 minutes. USCF Rated. EF: $5.00.
Must be SWCC member or join club to participate.
NO BYES--YOU MUST BE PRESENT FOR ALL THREE ROUNDS
TD is Fogec; ATD is Grochowski.
NEW LOCATION- Hales Corners Village Hall/Police Station
Lower Level Community Room
CHESS CLUB MOVING BACK to Hales Corners (Feb. 17!).
The Southwest Chess Club meets every Thursday night at the
Hales Corners Village Hall/Police Station
MAP
Hales Corners Village Hall/Police Station
5635 South New Berlin Road, Hales Corners, Wisconsin
Community Room (downstairs)MAP
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Monday, February 07, 2011
Winter Blitzzard VI (BLITZ tournament), February 10
10-Round (Round-Robin)
in one or more sections (depending on number of players).
Game/5 minutes. USCF Quick-Rated. EF: $5.00.
TD is Becker, ATDs Fogec & Grochowski.
in one or more sections (depending on number of players).
Game/5 minutes. USCF Quick-Rated. EF: $5.00.
TD is Becker, ATDs Fogec & Grochowski.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Blustery Snow Storming Swift Swiss (1-night event, G/29 & G/30)
Blustery Snow Storming Swift Swiss
February 3
3-Round Swiss in Two Sections (G/30 Minutes and G/29 Minutes).
USCF Rated. EF: $5.00. (½ Point Bye available for only first round if requested prior to round)
TD is Becker; ATD is Grochowski.
(At St. James Catholic Church)
February 3
3-Round Swiss in Two Sections (G/30 Minutes and G/29 Minutes).
USCF Rated. EF: $5.00. (½ Point Bye available for only first round if requested prior to round)
TD is Becker; ATD is Grochowski.
(At St. James Catholic Church)
RESULTS:
G/29 Winners:
Nolan Hendrickson 1st
David Sagunsky Best U1700
G/30 Winners:
Allen Becker, Bill Wenz, Robin Grochowski =1st
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Icebergs Floating on Lake Michigan Swiss January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011
Starting this Thursday, January 6, 2011, Southwest Chess Club presents for you “Icebergs Floating on Lake Michigan Swiss” (see below for details). We plan to start promptly at 7:00 p.m. Registration is 6:20-6:50 p.m. I plan to close registration at 6:50. If you arrive after first-round pairings are prepared, you will have to take a 1/2-point bye in the first round.
However, if you want to play but anticipate being a few minutes late, please e-mail myself (robin.grochowski@quarles.com) or Tom Fogec (tfogec@wi.rr.com) or call me 414-861-2745 or Tom 414-425-6742 prior to 4:00 p.m. on January 6, so we can include you in the pairings. If you need a first round bye please let us know as soon as possible and you can have one. Thanks. Hope to see everybody on Thursday.
Robin
Icebergs Floating on Lake Michigan Swiss, January 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2011
4-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600).
Game/100 minutes. 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 Grochowski; ATD is
Fogec.
However, if you want to play but anticipate being a few minutes late, please e-mail myself (robin.grochowski@quarles.com) or Tom Fogec (tfogec@wi.rr.com) or call me 414-861-2745 or Tom 414-425-6742 prior to 4:00 p.m. on January 6, so we can include you in the pairings. If you need a first round bye please let us know as soon as possible and you can have one. Thanks. Hope to see everybody on Thursday.
Robin
Icebergs Floating on Lake Michigan Swiss, January 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2011
4-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600).
Game/100 minutes. 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 Grochowski; ATD is
Fogec.
46th Northeastern Open Chess Championship
January 29-30, 2011 at the Holiday Inn, 123 East Wisconsin Avenue, Neenah, Wisconsin. Registration on site 1/29, 9:00-9:30 a.m. TD Mike Selig (phone: 920-739-7550), 2895 "B" W. Fourth St., Appleton, WI 54914. 5-round Swiss in two sections (Open and U1500). Open entry $39.00, Reserve $18 (both $6 more after January 24.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
2010 PAN AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS - Dec 27-30, 2010
2010 PAN AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
International Chess Tournament in FOUR sections.
**Early EF deadline for Individual sections extended to December 10th**
OPEN Section: $2,900 in prizes; 5 rounds; games on 12/28 (eve), 12/29, 12/30
SCHOLASTIC rated: lots of trophies (individual based on age and team/club); 5 rounds; games on 12/28 (eve), 12/29, 12/30
SCHOLASTIC unrated: lots of trophies (individual based on age and team/club); 4 rounds; ONE DAY on 12/29
BLITZ: $1,500 in prizes (based on 80); 10 rounds; games on 12/28 in the evening
Also: Intercollegiate Team championships will be held on 12/27-30. Play next to the top players of the American continent, many GMs will be present!
All information is on: http://www.panamerican.wichessacademy.com/
Yuletide Yodeling High-Speed Swiss -- Dec. 9 (Rd 1+2) & Dec. 16 (Rd 3+4)
4-Round Swiss in One Section. Two games per night. Game/45 minutes.
USCF (dual) Rated. EF: $5.
TD is Becker; Assistant TD is Grochowski.
Final Standings:
SWCC Yuletide Yodeling High-Speed Swiss Cross Table
No. Name St Rate Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Score
1. Hendrickson, Nolan (2)........ WI 2110 W10 W2 W7 W5 4.0
2. Becker, Allen J (3)........... WI 2029 W6 L1 W8 W7 3.0
3. Ireland, Johnathan (4)........ WI 1832 -N- -H- W11 W9 2.5
4. Gaddameedi, Vilas (10)........ WI 1446 -N- -H- W14 W8 2.5
5. Grochowski, Robin (6)......... WI 1789 L7 W13 W6 L1 2.0
6. Demler, John (9).............. WI 1510 L2 W10 L5 W14 2.0
7. Williams, William (1)......... WI 2200 W5 D8 L1 L2 1.5
8. Coons, James J (5)............ WI 1818 W13 D7 L2 L4 1.5
9. Pokorski, Jeffrey (7)......... WI 1775 -N- -H- W12 L3 1.5
10. Hildeman, Jonathan (8)........ WI 1732 L1 L6 W15 D13 1.5
11. Hegelmeyer, John (11)......... WI 1434 -N- -H- L3 -B- 1.5
12. Vadapally, Pranay (12)........ WI 1222 -N- -H- L9 W15 1.5
13. Jester, James Will (13)....... WI 1195 L8 L5 -B- D10 1.5
14. Vadapally, Prahlad (14)....... WI 1032 -N- -H- L4 L6 0.5
15. Hegelmeyer, John W (15)....... WI 976 -N- -H- L10 L12 0.5
USCF (dual) Rated. EF: $5.
TD is Becker; Assistant TD is Grochowski.
Final Standings:
SWCC Yuletide Yodeling High-Speed Swiss Cross Table
No. Name St Rate Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Score
1. Hendrickson, Nolan (2)........ WI 2110 W10 W2 W7 W5 4.0
2. Becker, Allen J (3)........... WI 2029 W6 L1 W8 W7 3.0
3. Ireland, Johnathan (4)........ WI 1832 -N- -H- W11 W9 2.5
4. Gaddameedi, Vilas (10)........ WI 1446 -N- -H- W14 W8 2.5
5. Grochowski, Robin (6)......... WI 1789 L7 W13 W6 L1 2.0
6. Demler, John (9).............. WI 1510 L2 W10 L5 W14 2.0
7. Williams, William (1)......... WI 2200 W5 D8 L1 L2 1.5
8. Coons, James J (5)............ WI 1818 W13 D7 L2 L4 1.5
9. Pokorski, Jeffrey (7)......... WI 1775 -N- -H- W12 L3 1.5
10. Hildeman, Jonathan (8)........ WI 1732 L1 L6 W15 D13 1.5
11. Hegelmeyer, John (11)......... WI 1434 -N- -H- L3 -B- 1.5
12. Vadapally, Pranay (12)........ WI 1222 -N- -H- L9 W15 1.5
13. Jester, James Will (13)....... WI 1195 L8 L5 -B- D10 1.5
14. Vadapally, Prahlad (14)....... WI 1032 -N- -H- L4 L6 0.5
15. Hegelmeyer, John W (15)....... WI 976 -N- -H- L10 L12 0.5
Monday, December 06, 2010
The Wisconsin Memorial
Dec. 18-19 The Wisconsin Memorial
5SS, 45/2, 25/1, SD/1 (45/2,SD/1 Rd 4 only). Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 3841 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704. EF: $22 (Juniors $18) by Dec. 14. $3 more later or on site. $$b/50 and 4 per class: $125-85. A - $70; B - $60; C - $60; D - $50; E - $40; U1000 - $30; Unr - $30; Upset - $50. Reg.: 9-9:30 A.M. Dec. 18. Rds.: 10:00-2:30-7:30; 10:00-3:30. WI Chess Tour Event! ENT: Dennis Kosterman, 28 Singleton Ct., Madison, WI 53711. INFO: Dennis Kosterman, (608)770-3133, dennisk@tds.net. HR: $69 (Block held until 12/6) (608)-244-2481. www.wischess.org. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
5SS, 45/2, 25/1, SD/1 (45/2,SD/1 Rd 4 only). Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 3841 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704. EF: $22 (Juniors $18) by Dec. 14. $3 more later or on site. $$b/50 and 4 per class: $125-85. A - $70; B - $60; C - $60; D - $50; E - $40; U1000 - $30; Unr - $30; Upset - $50. Reg.: 9-9:30 A.M. Dec. 18. Rds.: 10:00-2:30-7:30; 10:00-3:30. WI Chess Tour Event! ENT: Dennis Kosterman, 28 Singleton Ct., Madison, WI 53711. INFO: Dennis Kosterman, (608)770-3133, dennisk@tds.net. HR: $69 (Block held until 12/6) (608)-244-2481. www.wischess.org. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Winter Wonderland Frozen Pawns Blitz -- December 2
10-Round (Round-Robin) in One or more Sections (depending on number of players).
Game/5 minutes.
USCF Quick-Rated.
EF: $5.
TD is Becker; ATD is Grochowski.
Game/5 minutes.
USCF Quick-Rated.
EF: $5.
TD is Becker; ATD is Grochowski.
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