Hales Corners Challenge XXVII: April 7, 2018 (Saturday)

US Chess Junior Grand Prix.
US Chess Grand Prix Points: 10
Wisconsin TOUR event

4SS, G/60;d6. 2 Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600).
Hilton Garden Inn (new hotel!) 1355 W. 20th Ave., Oshkosh, WI 54902; 920-966-1300.
EF: $40-Open, $30 Reserve, both $10 more after April 5. 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 for females in addition to above prizes. 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.

Enter Online https://onlineregistration.cc/WICA/HCChallengeApril2018



Here is a photo of all the female chessplayers at the Hales Corners Challenge (photo by Ellen Wanek): 

Road Runner/Coyote Action Swiss: April 5

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.

March 29th - casual chess at Barnes & Noble Bookstore

Due to the election (and voting machines in our chess club space), we will be meeting at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore this evening.  We'll be in the coffee shop section from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.   Barnes & Noble Bookstore is located at 4935 S. 76th Street, Greenfield, WI.

SpongeBob Squarepants Seaside Swiss: March 8, 15, & 22

3-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600 (if enough players for 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. All three rounds are at the Village.

Speedy Gonzalez Lightning Action: March 1

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

WI State Action Chess Championships - March 3rd

2018 Wisconsin Action Chess State Championships

(Open and Scholastic)

March 3rd

***All Winners Are Official State Champions***

PLAYING SITE: Shorewood Hills Elementary School, 1105 Shorewood Blvd, Madison WI 53705

SECTIONS: Open section is open to everyone (must be a US Chess member as this is a rated event). Scholastic section is open to K-12 players, including beginners (not rated).

SCHEDULE: everyone plays four games, there is no elimination. Time control is 30 minutes (with 5 sec delay) per game for each player. Late registration and check-in is at 9:00-9:30am. Rounds are at 10am, 11:30am, 1:15pm, and 2:30pm. Award ceremony is shortly after 3:30pm

PRIZES: Open section offers $600 in cash prizes (based on 30 players). Scholastic section offers 20 individual and 5 team trophies. All winners are recognized as State Champions.

ENTRY: $30 for Open, $25 for Scholastic if received by March 1^st ($10 if enter afterwards). Checks payable to and mail to: WI Chess Academy, 1280 Greenway Terrace #1, Brookfield WI 53005. Please include your school name and grade if entering Scholastic Section.

QUESTIONS: abetaneli@hotmail.com, 608-334-2574

 

TD is Chris Wainscott

Daffy Duck Delightful Swiss: February 8, 15* & 22

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

NOTE!  On February 15th, we are located at the St. James Church (Parish Building), 7219 S. 27bth Street (south of Rawson), Franklin, WI.

Tasmanian Devil Tornado Action Swiss: February 1

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.

Pepe Le Pew Smelly, Stinky Swiss: January 4, 11, 18, 25

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

Yearly membership is due so please plan to renew on January 4 ($10.00).

Jan. 27-28 53rd Northeastern Open

Hilton Garden Inn, 1355 W. 20th St., Oshkosh, WI 54901. HR: $85 920- 966-1300 (Mention Chess-Reserve Early). In 3 Sections, Open: 5SS, 35/90, SD/60 d5, EF: $40 by 1/23; $47 at site. $$b/30: $200-125. 1900-$110,1800-$100,1700-$100,1600-$90, U1600-$75. Rds.: 10-2: 30-7:30; 10-3. Reserve: 5SS, 35/90, SD/60 d5, Open to U1500. EF: $25 by 1/23; $32 on site. $$b/20: $70-50. 1200: $40; U1200-$40. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30; 10-3. Novice: 6SS, G/60 d5, Open to U1000. EF: $15 by 1/23; $22 at site. Prizes: Trophies to 1st-5th. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6:30;10-1. ALL: Reg: 1/27 - 8:45-9:30 am. One 1/2-point any Rd. Full-pt bye to 2100+ in Rd.1 if requested before Late Reg ends. Checks payable to Mike Nietman. ENT: Mike Nietman- Organizer, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719 608-467-8510 (before 1/26). INFO: Mike Nietman mike.nietman@charter.net. NEWCA Procedural Rules. W. A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

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.

EVENT FLYER


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