North Woods Snowmobiling Swiss: November 30 & December 7 & 14

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

Dec. 9-10 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: $96 + $4 Parking. Rate gtd until 12/1. 888-745-2032. EF: $30 (Juniors $25) by Dec. 5. $5 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 12/9. 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. WI Chess Tour Event. W. US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

Nov. 24-26 2017 North Center Open/Martz Memorial

6-SS. TC: Rds. 1-4, 6 45/2, SD/1 d5 Rd. 5 G/120 d5. America’s Best Value Inn, 809 Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701, 715-834-6611. HR: $54.95 one bed, $64.95 two beds. Reg.: 10:30-11:30. Rds.: 12-6, 10-5, 10-3. EF: $40 if received by 11/22, $45 at site. $$ b/50 1st $400 +traveling trophy, 2nd $250, 3rd $160, A $140, B $130, C $120, D $110, E $100, U1000 $90. Ent: Guy Hoffman, 1305 D Tompkins Dr., Madison, WI 53716-3279. Checks payable to WCA. 920-279-0701, schachfuhrer@hotmail.com. A Wisconsin Tour event. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Grand Prix Points: 6

Milwaukee Park System Swiss: October 26 & November 2, 9, 16

Four 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.

Nov. 4-5 WCA Veteran’s Tournament/2017-2018 Wisconsin Junior Open

VETS:
5SS, G/120 d5. 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. EF: $25 by 10/31; $30 at site. $$b/40 and 3 per class: $175-105. A-$85; B-$75; C-$60; D-$50; E/Unr-$50. Reg.: 11/4 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 11/3) mike.nietman@charter.net. www.wischess.org. W.

JUNIOR:
Gruenhagen Conference Center, UW-Oshkosh, Corner of High and Osceola St., Oshkosh, WI 54901. HR: $40 Full Service, $30 Student Service; (dorm room) 920-424-1106. 2018 Denker/Barber/NGTOC qualifier; Open to youth born after 11/4/1996. In 5 Sections, Open: EF: $17 in advance by 10/31; $22 at site. Trophies: Top 5, Top 2 each 1600, 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1100 and top 3 Under 1100 and Unrated. Girl's Junior Open: EF: $17 in advance by 10/31; $22 at site. Trophies: Top 6. Reserve (U1100 or Unrated): EF: $17 in advance by 10/31; $22 at site. Trophies: Top 5, Top 2 each 900, 800, 700, 600, 500 and Under 500 and top 3 Unrated. Non-Rated Beginner's Grade 7-12: Open to Grades 7-12. EF: $16 in advance by 10/31; $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 10/31; $21 at site. Trophies: Top 5 and top 3 Grade K-3. ALL: 5SS, G/120 d5. Reg.: 11/4 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 11/3) mike.nietman@charter.net. www.wischess.org. W. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event!

Botanical Gardens Blooming Action: October 19

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.

Hales Corners Challenge XXVI

Oct 14, 2017                              10 Grand Prix Points                      Oconomowoc, WI

4SS, G/60;d6. 2 Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600).
Olympia Resort Hotel, 1350 Royale Mile Rd., Oconomowoc, WI 53066; 1-800-558-9573 (mention Southwest Chess Club for $99 room rate).

EF: $40-Open, $30 Reserve, both $10 more after October 12.  Comp EF for USCF 2200+.

$$GTD: Open: 1st-$325, 2nd-$175, A-$100, B & below-$75; Reserve: 1st $100, 2nd $75, D-$50, E & below $40. 

Goddesschess Prizes in Addition to Above Prizes:

Goddesschess prizes for females and males in addition to above 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; Don McLean Award for Top Finishing Male in each Section: $100 in Open/$50 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 Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110, (414-861-2745), e-mail: rgrochowski@wi.rr.com.

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USCF Rating Results


PHOTOS of Round 3 action: 

Point Lighthouse Lightning Swiss

Point Lighthouse Lightning Swiss: September 21, 28 & October 5 & 12

G/100;d5. 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 two days prior to the round.

REMINDER: Club policy requires that if a player fails to inform the Tournament Director that they will be unable to play their assigned game, they will have $5 added to the days prior to round).  TD is Wainscott; ATD is Grochowski.

Miller Park Sausage Race Action - September 14

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.

Sept. 23-24 Greg Knutson Memorial

5-SS, TC rds. 1-3 G/120 d5, rds. 4-5 45/2 d5, SD/1 d5. Howard Johnson’s, 3841 East Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704, 608-244-2481. HR: $79 1-4 guests includes breakfast buffet. Ask for chess tournament. Reserve by Sept 8. Reg.: 9-9:30. Rds.: 10, 2:30, 7:30; 10, 3:30. EF: $25 if received by 9/21, $30 at site. $$ $1000 GTD. 1st $200, 2nd $165, 3rd $135, A $100, B $90, C $80, D $70, E $60, U1000 $50, Unr $50. Entries: Guy Hoffman, 1305D Tompkins Dr., Madison, WI 53716-3279. Schachfuhrer@hotmail.com Phone: 920-279-0701. WI Chess Tour Event, US Chess Junior Grand Prix!, US Chess Grand Prix Points: 10

Sultry Summer Riverwalk Swiss: Aug. 17, 24, 31 & Sept. 7

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 Robin Grochowski; ATD is Chris Wainscott.

Sept. 2-4 Marshall Rohland Memorial/WI Closed Championship

Country Inn & Suites, 1250 S. Moorland Rd., Brookfield, WI 53005, (262) 782-1400. HR: $99. Mention chess tournament. Open to WI residents, former champions, and students in WI schools. GM Josh Friedel and NM Erik Santarius are playing in this event! EF: 3 sections, Premier: $65 by Aug 30, comp entry to masters by Aug 1st. $70 at site. Reserve (U1800): $30 by Aug 30, $35 at site. Novice (U1000): $20 by Aug 30, $25 at site. $$ Premier b/35: 1st (guaranteed) $600 + traveling trophy, 2nd 300, 3rd 200, A $160, U1800 $160. Reserve b/30: $150 + trophy, 100, trophies to C, D, U1200. Novice: $50 + trophy, trophies to 2nd, U700, U500. Overall: $50 Kittsley upset prize. TC: Premier and Reserve: 40/90, SD/30, All with 30 seconds increment. Novice G/60 d5. Rds.: Premier/Reserve: Sat 12-6, Sun 10-5, Mon 10-3:30. Novice: Sun 10-1-3:30-6. Reg.: Pemier/Reserve Sat 1030-1130. Novice Sun 830-930. Entries checks payable to WCA: Ben Corcoran, 2711 N. University Dr. #64, Waukesha, WI 53188. Questions: Ask for Ben (262) 506-4203 or benzochess@gmail.com. 1/2 point bye available in any round. WI Chess Tour Event. US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

Miller Park Sausage Race Action Swiss: September 14

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.

Aug. 19 7th BC Open!

4SS. G/60 d5. USCF rated (Dual rated). To obtain USCF membership, see www.uschess.org. Country Inn & Suites, 1250 S. Moorland RD., Brookfield, WI. Prizes: Non-monetary; Books, DVD's. 3 Sections: Open, U1600, U1000. EF: (All) $20 by 8/17 ($25 at site). Reg.: 8:30-9:30; 1/2 point bye if registered after 9:30. Rds.: 10:00; 1:00; 3:30; 6:00. Mail entries to Benjamin Corcoran, 2711 N. University Dr. #64, Waukesha, WI 53188. Q&A's (262) 506-4203 and ask for Ben or benzochess@gmail.com. Info: benzochess.com.

Third Ward Wandering Action Swiss: August 10

 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.

The Joe Crothers Memorial Southwest Chess Club Championship: June 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3

6-Round Swiss in One Section. Game/100;d5. USCF Rated. EF: $7.00 (must be a member to participate). SWCC Membership $5 (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 byes available for round 6.)
TD is Chris Wainscott; ATD is Robin Grochowski.

Note: in memory of Sheldon Gelbart, the following "Sheldon Gelbart Memorial Prizes" are included (thanks to a donation): 6 Class prize: Master/Expert -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E each for $10). There will also be trophies and T-shirts given out as prizes.

July 8-9 41st Annual Green Bay Open

Radisson Hotel, 2040 Airport Dr., Green Bay, WI 54313. 5SS, 40/95, 30/1, SD/30 d5. EF: $46, Juniors under 19 $41, if rec’d by 7/3, all entries after 7/3 including phone, email & in person are $9 more! $$ (Top 2 Gtd. 6 per class) $2025 Cash + 6 trophies! 1st $420 + trophy; 2nd $235, X $155; 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; 10-3:30. HR: $99/$99/$109/$119 call 920-494-7300 mention chess tournament. Room block held to 6/16. Other Info: 1/2 bye avail. Rds. 1, 2 or 3 if req’d w/entry. WCA Tour Event. Entries & Inquiries to: Luke Ludwig, 2191 Allouez Ave., Green Bay, WI 54311. 920-465-9859, email: lukealudwig@aol.com. W. A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Grand Prix Points: 10

WI State G/60 6/25/17

A State Championship Event!
June 25, WI G/60 State Championship

4SS, G/60 d5. 3 Sections: Open, Reserve (under 1600) & Novice (under
1000.)

Country Inn & Suites, 1250 S. Moorland Rd., Brookfield, WI 53005,
(262) 782-1400.

EF: $40-Open, $30-Reserve, $20 Novice all $5 more after
June 23. Comp EF for USCF 2200+.

$$: Open (b/30): 1st-$325,
2nd-$175, A-$120, U1800 $120; Reserve (b/25): 1st-$100, 2nd-$75,
U1300 $50; Novice: 1st Place $50 Trophies to 1st in each section plus
2nd and top U700 in Novice.

Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6.

Entries/Questions to: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI
53719, mike.nietman@charter.net This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 608-467-8510 (before 6/25). WI Chess
Chess Tour Event

Motivation Motorcycle Action Swiss 6/15/2017

Motivation Motorcycle Action Swiss: June 15 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 Wainscott; ATD is Grochowski.

Milwaukee Summer Challenge VI - June 10-11

Master/Expert Section (open only to 2000 and above) 4SS, G/90+30, EF $40; rounds Sat 10, 3:30; Sun 10, 3; $$GTD: 1^st=$300, 2^nd=$200, 3^rd=$100;  

TROPHIES PLUS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 10

Under 2000 Section 5SS, G/120,d5, EF $40; rounds Sat 10, 2:30, 7 and Sun 10, 3; $$GTD: 1^st=$150, U1500=$80

Under 1000 Section 4SS, G60,d5, EF $25; rounds (Sat only) 10, 1, 3:30, 6; $$GTD: 1^st=$50

Goddesschess prizes for Females in addition to above prizes:  Open: $50 per win/$25 per draw; U2000: $25 per win/$15 per draw; U1000: $10 per win/$5 per draw.

Reg: 8:30-9:30, EF: $10 more in each section after June 9; Olympia Resort Hotel, 1350 Royale Mile Rd., Oconomowoc, WI; 1-800-558-9573; (Mention Southwest Chess Club for $99 room rate).

ENTRIES TO: Robin Grochowski, 3835 E Morris Ave, Cudahy, WI 53110 or rgrochowski@wi.rr.com.  Questions to: TD Chris Wainscott 414-839-5232.

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