Snoopy Snags a Bishop Swiss: June 25 & July 2, 9

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

5th Annual Daniel Perelman Memorial Swiss: May 21, 28 & June 4, 11 & 18

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

 

Round 4 is on June 18, with Round 3 adjourned games played out after the main games are done.

Hales Corners Challenge XXXVIII - May 16, 2026 (Saturday)

 May 16, 2026    A Wisconsin Tour event

Two Sections Open & Reserve (Under 1601) Please note total capacity for this event is limited to 104 - Register Today! Format Four round Swiss System - four games in one day - USCF rated Time Control G/60; d5 (Game in 60 Minutes; 5 second delay) Rounds 10 am – 1 pm – 3:30 pm – 6 pm Accelerated pairings may be used. Entry Fee $50 – Open; $40 – Reserve (both $10 more after May 09, 2026) Comp entry for USCF 2200+; entry fee subtracted from any prizes won; must register by April 15, 2026 Site Registration 8:30 am – 9:30 am Flyer HC Challenge XXXVIII Online https://www.kingregistration.com/event/HCC38 Location Country Inn & Suites 1250 S. Moorland Rd Brookfield, WI 53005 Contact email: chris.wainscott13@outlook.com

Hedwig’s Smothered Mate Swiss: April 16, 23*, 30 & May 7 & 14

*NO CHESS TONIGHT, APRIL 23, DUE TO SEWER BACKUP AT VILLAGE!! 

4-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1400). 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 Murphy; ATDs are Wainscott & Grochowski

Arpad Elo Open (May 30 - 31, 2026) - a WCA tournament

We are sharing information on the Arpad Elo Open chess tournament, organized by the Wisconsin Chess Association:

 

The Arpad Elo Open

May 30-31 2026

Online registration link

Entry list

NOTE:  Updated venue for the tournament shown below.

Celebrating the founder of our rating system!

New Site:  Hilton Garden Inn, 1801 Deming Way, Middleton, WI  53562.  Rooms may still be booked by calling 608-831-2220.

Hotel Lodging Rates: $107.    Room rate cutoff date is April 29.

In 2 Sections:

1) Open:  Open to all.

Entry Fee: $44.52 in advance by 5/26; $49.66 later or $47 onsite.  (Entry fee includes credit card and KingRegistration Fees for online entries)

Prizes: $$b/50:  $400 – $250; ‘A’ - $150; U1800/Unrated - $140.  Travelling trophy to winner!

2) Reserve:  Open to all rated under 1800 or unrated.

Entry Fee: $34.23 in advance by 5/26; $39.37 later or $37 onsite.  (Entry fee includes credit card and KingRegistration Fees for online entries)

Prizes: $$b/30:  $125 - $100; ‘C’ - $85; ‘D’ - $75; U1200/Unrated - $75

Both:

Format:  5SS.  Time Control:  Game/90 minutes with a 30 second increment on each move.

Round Times:  10:00 – 2:30 – 7:00 Saturday and 10:00 – 3:00 Sunday

Onsite Registration: 5/30 8:45-9:30 A.M. 

Entries: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719.

Info: Mike Nietman, 608-467-8510 (before 5/30) mike.nietman@charter.net.

A 2026 Wisconsin Chess Tour event!

Withdrawals:  Please notify the organizer prior to 9:30 am on Saturday, May 30.  Doing so we will refund your entry fee less credit card and KingRegistration fees.

 

Mike Nietman making announcements before Round 5: