Jan. 16-17 -- 51st Northeastern Open

Riverwalk Hotel Downtown Neenah, 123 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, WI 54956. HR: $79 (1-bed king or 2-bed double) 920-725-8441 (Mention Chess). In 3 Sections, Open: 5SS, 35/90, SD/60 d5, EF: $40 by 1/12; $47 at site. $$b/50: $300-200-150. 1900-$190, 1800-$180, 1700-$160, 1600-$150, U1600-$120. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30;10-3. Reserve: 5SS, 35/90, SD/60 d5, Open to U1500. EF: $25 by 1/12; $32 on site. $$b/40: $120-100-80. U1200-$80. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30;10-3. Novice: 6SS, G/60 d5, Open to U1000. EF: $15 by 1/12; $22 at site. Prizes: Trophies to 1st, 2nd, 1st 600-799, 1st U600, 1st Unrated. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6:30;10-1. ALL: Reg: 1/16 - 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 1/15). INFO: mike.nietman@charter.net. NEWCA Procedural Rules. W. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6