Hales Corners Challenge XXIII April 9

EVENT RATED

USCF Grand Prix Points: 10.  Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix.  Wisconsin Tour Event.  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 $5 more after April 6. 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.  Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Entries to: Robin Grochowski, 3835 E. Morris Avenue, Cudahy, WI 53110; rgrochowski@wi.rr.com. 

Goddesschess Prizes for Females in Addition to Above Prizes

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

Questions to TD:  Robin Grochowski: (414)-861-2745.  See pre-entries by clicking on "comments" below.

PHOTOS (at start of Round 3):

 

Melting Mud Turtle Action Swiss -- April 7

Melting Mud Turtle Action Swiss: April 7, a 3-Round Swiss in Two Sections -- G/25;d5 and G/24;d5.  The first is USCF Regular Rated and Quick Rated, whereas the second is Quick Rated only.   EF: $5.00.  (½ Point Bye available for only first round if requested prior to round).  This is a three games in one night tournament.  TD is Chris Wainscott. ATD’s are Tom Fogec and Robin Grochowski

Winter Buzzard Blitz: March 3

Individuals will be placed in sections of 6 or less players (depending on

number of players) and play in a double round robin format. Time control is Game/5 minutes (no

delay). USCF Blitz-Rated. EF: $5.00.

TD is Tom Fogec; ATD is Robin Grochowski.

Pulsating Panda Quads: February 11*, 18 & 25

3-Round “Round-Robin” (a “Quad”).  Four chess players to a section based on rating.  Game/100;d5.  USCF Rated.  EF:  $5.00.  No byes are available, you must be able to be there for all three games.  TD is Tom Fogec; ATD is Robin Grochowski.   

*NOTE!  On February 11 we will meet at St. James Catholic Church (Parish Center Building), 7219 S. 27th Street (south of Rawson), Franklin, WI.   For Rounds 2 and 3 we will be back at the Hales Corners Village Hall.

Mar. 12 - Waukesha Memorial (35th Annual)

A Wisconsin Tour Event! 4SS. G/60 d5. Dual rated. USCF rated. Olympia Resort Hotel, 1350 Royale Mile Rd., Oconomowoc, WI (1-800-558-9573); Exit 282, I-94 and Hwy 67; N 1 mile to Regent Rd. $$Non-monetary, traveling trophy to First, books for class winners. Open to all. EF: $20 ($10 by 3/11). Reg.: 8:00-9:15; 1/2 point bye if registered after 9:15; groups of 4 or more must pre-register; pre-registrants check in by 9:30 to assure pairing. Rds.: 10:00; 1:00; 3:30; 6:00. No state memb. req'd. OSA. A Heritage Event!
ALSO: Rated Beginners Open (RBO), Prizes: Trophies to top 3, book prizes for class winners. EF: $20 ($10 by 3/11). Reg.: 8:00-9:15, 1/2 point bye if registered after 9:15; pre-registrants check in by 9:30 to assure pairing. Rds.: 10:00; 1:00; 3:30; 6:00.
Mail entries to: Waukesha CC,1911 Stardust Dr., Waukesha, WI 53186. Phone Info: Jim Nickell (262) 544-6266. Online info, email: jnickell@wi.rr.com.

The Lion Roaring Swiss: March 10, 17, 24 & 31*

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 Wainscott; ATDs are Grochowski/Fogec.
*NOTE! On March 31 we will meet at St. James Church (Parish Building),
7219 S. 27th Street (south of Rawson), Franklin, WI).

Icy Platypus Action Swiss February 4

3-Round Swiss in Two Sections: G/24 minutes with 5 second delay (USCF Quick rated) and G/25 minutes with 5 second delay (USCF Regular and Quick rated).  Registration from 6:20 to 6:50 pm.  Games will start promptly at 7 pm.

EF: $5. (1/2- Point Bye available in first round if requested prior to round.)

Chief TD is Chris Wainscott, Assistant TD's are Tom Fogec and Robin Grochowski.

 

 

 

Frosty Polar Bear Swiss: January 7, 14, 21 & 28

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 Grochowski; ATD is
Fogec.

UW Winter Open - Feb. 6-7

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. Ask for chess tournament. Reg.: 9-9:30. Rds.: 10, 2:30, 7:30; 10, 3:30. EF: $25 if received by 2/4, $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! Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10

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

SWCC 2015 Holiday Party

This Thursday is our holiday party from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. We will be providing food and drinks, but feel free to bring your own food and drinks also (pot luck fashion). We will have some sets there for playing chess, but please bring your own clocks. Happy Holidays!! The SWCC will be closed on December 24 & 31, and a new 4-round Swiss tournament (G100;d5) will start on January 7, 2016.

Pawns Promoting into Turkeys Swiss: November 12, 19*, December 3 & 10

4-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and Under-1600).
Game/100 minutes. USCF Rated. EF: $5. (One 1/2-Point Bye Available for any round (except round four) if requested at least 2-days prior to round).  TD is Becker, ATD is Grochowski.
(*NOTE! The tournament takes a 1-week break for Thanksgiving Day, November 26).

Dec. 12-13, The Wisconsin Memorial

5SS, Rds 1-3 G/120 d5. Rds. 4-5 40/120, SD/60 d5. Union South, 1308 W. Dayton St., Madison, WI 53715. EF: $22 (Juniors $18) by Dec. 8. $3 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 12/12. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30; 10-3:30. ENT: Dennis Kosterman, 28 Singleton Ct., Madison, WI 53711 608-770-3133. INFO: dennisk@tds.net, www.wischess.org. WI Chess Tour Event. US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

Nov. 27-29 Wm. Martz Memorial/North Central Open

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 11/25, $45 at site. $$ b/50 1st $400, 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! Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 6

Nov. 14-15, WCA Veteran’s Tournament/2015-2016 Wisconsin Junior Open

SOME PHOTOS BELOW

Nov. 14-15 WCA Veteran’s Tournament
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 11/10; $30 at site. $$b/40 and 3 per class: $150-90. A-$70; B-$60; C-$50; D-$40; E/Unr-$40. Reg.: 11/14 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.

Nov. 14-15 2015-2016 Wisconsin Junior Open
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. 2016 Denker/Barber/NGIT qualifier; Open to youth born after 11/14/1994. In 5 Sections. Open: EF: $17 in advance by 11/10; $22 at site. Prizes: Top 5, Top 2 each 1600, 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1100, Under 1100 and Unrated. Girl's Junior Open: EF: 17 in advance by 11/10; $22 at site. Prizes: Top 3 and top ages 15-16, 13-14, 11-12, 9-10 and Under 9. Reserve (U1100 or Unrated): EF: $17 in advance by 11/10; $22 at site. Prizes: 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 11/10; $21 at site. Prizes: 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 11/10; $21 at site. Prizes: Top 5 and top 3 Grade K-3. ALL: Reg: 11/14 8:45-9:30 A.M. Rds: 10:15-2:30-7:15; 10:00-3:00. 5SS, G/120 d5.

ENT: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719. INFO: Mike Nietman, 608-467-8510 (evenings before 11/13), Mike.nietman@charter.net. www.wischess.org. - US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

After 3 rounds (in the Veterans), Richard Martin III and Avinash Rajendra have 3/3, while Brian Lilly and Allen Becker have 2.5/3.0.  Here are photos from Round 3:

Frosty Autumn Action Swiss: November 5

3-Round Swiss in Two Sections: G/24 minutes with 5 second delay (USCF Quick rated) and G/25 minutes with 5 second delay (USCF Regular and Quick rated).

EF: $5. (1/2- Point Bye available in first round if requested prior to round.)

TD is Tom Fogec;ATD is Robin Grochowski

 

Boo Goes the Bishop Swiss: October 8, 15, 22 & 29

4-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and Under 1600).

Game/100 minutes, 5 second delay. USCF Rated. EF: $5. (One 1/2-Point Bye available for any round, except round four) if requested at least 2-days prior to round). TD is Tom Fogec; ATD is Robin Grochowski.   

Hales Corners Challenge XXII - October 17, 2015

USCF Grand Prix Points: 10.
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix.
 
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 $5 more after October 14.  Comp EF for USCF 2200+.
Registration: 8:30-9:30.   Rounds.: 10-1-3:30-6.
 
$$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:

(1) For Females: Open: $50 per win/$25 per draw; Reserve: $20 per win/$10 per draw.

(2) For Females: Perfect Score Prize: $80 in the Open and $40 in the Reserve
(3) Don McLean Award for Top Finishing Male in each Section: $100 in Open and $50 in Reserve

Entries to: Robin Grochowski, 3835 E. Morris Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110; rgrochowski@wi.rr.com.
Questions to TD: Tom Fogec: 414-405-4207

See pre-entries in Comments

FLYER

ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT:

 

I-94 East Bound Construction Ramp Full Closure at OFF RAMP TO WIS 67 (Oconomowoc).  This affects players driving from the Madison area.

 

Detour: Continue East on I-94 past WIS 67 to the County Highway P exit (about 2 miles).  Exit at County Highway P.  Travel south on County P to enter the second roundabout and exit at County DR (Delafield Road). Turn right (west) on Delafield Road to WIS 67. Turn right (north) on WIS 67 to Regent Road. Turn left (west) on Regent Road and continue to Olympia Resort.  Basically, you get off at County Highway P and backtrack on Delafield Road to WIS 67. 

 

WIS 67 is also under construction and is only a one-lane road.

 

Please plan at least 15 minutes extra for the construction on getting to the Olympia Hotel.

 

Colored Leaves Rattle-the-Pawns Blitz VII

Colored Leaves Rattle-the-Pawns Blitz VII

 

10-Round (Round-Robin) in one or more sections (depending on

number of players). G/5 minutes (USCF Blitz-Rated).
Tournament starts at 7 pm; registration ends at 6:50 pm.
EF: $5; No byes.  TD is Tom Fogec; ATD is Robin Grochowski.