Foghorn Leghorn Barnyard Swiss: November 8, 15, 29, December 6 & 13 (back at our usual Hales Corners location)

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 Wainscott; ATD is Grochowski.
(Note:  No chess on Nov. 22nd, Thanksgiving)

Dec. 8-9 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: $110 + $4 Parking. Rate gtd until 11/6. 888-745-2032. EF: $30 (Juniors $25) by Dec. 4. $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 12/8. 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. Online registration at https://onlineregistration.cc/. US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

Dec. 22-23 2018 North Central Open

4SS, G/90+30sec, 3 Sections: Open, U1900 & U1200 (accelerated pairings may be used). Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport, 6401 S. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53221, 414-764-5300 (Mention chess tournament for the $80 rate; one or two beds with free WiFi and parking!). EF: $70-All Sections by December 11, $80 by December 21, $90 at site. $$: (b/100) Open ($2,500) $1,000-$600-$300, top U2400/UNR $200, top U2200 $200, top U2000 $200 U1900 ($1,100): $500-300, top U1700 $150, top U1500 $150 U1200 ($900): $400-$200, top U1000 $150, top U800 $150. BLITZ (Sat at 8:00pm) (3 min+2 sec increment): 5 double rounds (accelerated pairings may be used) EF: $40 Prizes (b/40): $1,000 (1st, 2nd, and class prizes). ON SITE REGISTRATION: 12/22 9:30am-10:15am Round Times: Sat 12/22 11:00am & 4:00pm; Sun 12/23 10:00am & 3:30pm. ENTRIES TO: Wisconsin Chess Academy, 1280 Greenway Terrace, Apt. 1, Brookfield,WI 53005 (Do not mail checks after December 15th!) or via PayPal to abetaneli@hotmail.com US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Grand Prix Points: 20. WI Chess Tour Event.

Link to book the hotel: https://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=CP&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=MKETH&_PMID=99801505&GPC=ZCW&viewfullsite=true

Pluto & Goofy Action Swiss: November 1 ( NOTE! this Thursday we meet at St. James Church)

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

November 1st, we will meet at the St. James Church, 7219 S. 27th Street, Franklin, WI 
(farthest building from the street, where we met last week)

Nov. 3-4 WCA Veteran’s Tournament & 2018-2019 Wisconsin Junior Open

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. 2019 Nat’l Senior Tournament of Champions qualifier. EF: $30 by 10/30; $40 at site. $$b/40 and 3 per class: $200-130. A-$95; B-$85; C-$70; D-$60; E/Unr-$60. Reg.: 11/3 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 11/2) 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, $30 Student Service; (dorm room) 920-424-1106. 2019 Denker/Barber/NGTOC qualifier; Open to youth born after 11/3/1997. In 5 Sections, Open: EF: $17 in advance by 10/30; $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 10/30; $22 at site. Trophies: Top 6. Reserve (U1100 or Unrated): EF: $17 in advance by 10/30; $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 10/30; $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 10/30; $21 at site. Trophies: Top 5 and top 3 Grade K-3. ALL: 5SS, G/120 d5. Reg.: 11/3 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 11/2) mike.nietman@charter.net. www.wischess.org. W. Online registration at https://onlineregistration.cc/.

Underdog To The Rescue Swiss: October 4, 11, 18, & 25

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.

Note!  October 25th, we will meet at the St. James Church, 7219 S. 27th Street, Franklin, WI.