Hales Corners Challenge XXIX - April 13, 2019 (Saturday, one day)

Update!  Tournament rating results here: 
https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201904138152.0

Several photos at bottom of post, thanks to Al Buschmann, Steve Etzel, and Allen Becker


US Chess Grand Prix Points: 10
A Wisconsin Tour event!
4SS, G/60;d6. 2 Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600).

Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport, 6401 S 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221, 414-764-5300.

EF: $50-Open, $40 Reserve, both $10 more after April 11. Comp EF for USCF 2200+.  
On-line registration at https://onlineregistration.cc/WICA/HCChallengeApril2019

$$GTD: Open: 1st-$325, 2nd-$175, A-$100, B & below-$75;
Reserve: 1st $100, 2nd $75, D-$60, E & below $50. 

Goddesschess 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.

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.

FLYER

Rolling Rock Rook Rollicking Swiss: February 21, 28, and March 7, 14*

Rolling Rock Rook Rollicking Swiss: February 21, 28, and March 7, 14*

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 - Robin Grochowski;  ATD - Chris Wainscott.

 *March 14 we will meet at St. James Church (Parish Building), 7219 S. 27th Street (south of Rawson), Franklin, WI

Reminder: March 21 and March 28 we meet at the St. James Catholic Church

Remember, on March 21 and 28 we will be meeting at:

St. James Church (Parish Building)
7219 S. 27th Street (south of Rawson), Franklin, WI



Updated Club Schedule:    http://www.southwestchessclub.com/Calendar.pdf

Mar. 9 Waukesha Memorial (38th Annual)/ Rated Beginners Open (RBO)

4SS. G/60 d5. USCF rated (Dual rated). Country Inn & Suites, 1250 S. Moorland RD., Brookfield, WI (1-262-782-1400) Exit 301(AB) from I-94. $$Non-monetary; traveling trophy to First, books for class winners. Open to all. EF: $15 by 3/08 ($20 at site). 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!  A Wisconsin Tour Event!

RBO: Open to players rated under 1200 or unrated. Prizes: Trophies to top 3, book prizes for class winners. EF: $15 by 3/08 ($20 at site). 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.   

Both Events: Mail entrs to Waukesha CC, 1911 Stardust DR., Waukesha, WI 53186. Phone Info: Jim Nickell (262) 544-6266. Online info: jnickell@wi.rr.com. 

2019 WI Quick and Blitz Chess Championships 3/02/19

2019 WISCONSIN QUICK CHESS AND BLITZ STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 

Saturday, March 2 

PLAYING SITE: Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Madison (3841 East Washington Ave, Madison WI 53704; 608-819-6298) 

QUICK CHESS: four rounds with time control of G/25 plus 3 second increment per move. This event is Quick Rated, but regular ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. Accelerated pairings may be used. Late registration: 9:00-9:30am. Rounds: 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 2:00pm 

BLITZ: ten games (5 double rounds) with time control of G/3 plus 2 second increment per move. This event is Blitz Rated, but regular ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. Late registration: 3:00-3:15pm. Rounds: 3:30pm and then ASAP 

PRIZES: $600 (b/30) for each event: $200-$100 and $300 in class prizes with 5-8 players per class 

ENTRY: for each event: $30 by February 25th, $35 by March 1st, $40 at site. Please include your name, contact email and phone number, and which event you are entering. PayPal (preferred): log in, choose “send money” option selecting to send to abetaneli@hotmail.com, pick “sending to a friend” and enter the appropriate amount) Checks (please do not send after February 25th): Wisconsin Chess Academy, 1280 Greenway Terrace #1, Brookfield WI 53005 QUESTIONS: abetaneli@hotmail.com is best, 608-334-2574 (texting works better than calling)

2019 Quick Chess Scholastic Championship 3/02/19

2019 QUICK CHESS SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP 

Saturday, March 2 

ELIGIBILITY: K-12 students are eligible. This is a very beginner-friendly event, so new players are encouraged to participate. Experienced tournament players may want to choose the Open section (see separate flyer). 

PLAYING SITE: Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Madison (3841 East Washington Ave, Madison WI 53704; 608-819-6298) 

PRIZES: 20 individual trophies based on age and 5 team trophies. Every participant receives chocolate. 

SCHEDULE: everyone plays four games, there is no elimination (you can skip some games if needed). Late registration is 9:00-9:30am. Round times: 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 2:00pm. Award ceremony/chocolate party begins shortly after the last round. 

ENTRY: $25 by February 25th, $30 by March 1st, $40 at site. Please include player’s name, grade, name of the school, as well as contact email and phone number. PayPal (preferred): log in, choose “send money” option selecting to send to abetaneli@hotmail.com, pick “sending to a friend” and enter the appropriate amount. Checks (please do not mail after February 25th): Wisconsin Chess Academy, 1280 Greenway Terrace #1, Brookfield WI 53005 QUESTIONS: abetaneli@hotmail.com is best, 608-334-2574 (texting works better than calling)

Club closed THIS Thursday (Valentine's Day) - next event starts February 21st !

We won't meet this Thursday, but please join us for our next event, starting February 21st!


Rolling Rock Rook Rollicking Swiss: February 21, 28, and March 7, 14* 

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 Wainscott.

 *March 14 we will meet at St. James Church (Parish Building), 7219 S. 27th Street (south of Rawson), Franklin, WI

King Kicking Icehouse Action Swiss: February 7 (one-night event)

3-Round Swiss - choice of Two Sections:

G/25;d5 {dual-rated} (affects your Regular rating and Action rating)  
or
G/24;d5 {action-rated} (only affects your Action rating)

USCF Rated.  EF: $5.00.
(½ Point Bye available for only first round if requested prior to round).

TD is Robin Grochowski; ATD is Chris Wainscott.

CLUB CLOSED - January 31st - (severe weather)

Due to the severe cold weather, we're closing the club this week (Thursday, January 31).

Round 5 won't be held.

We will have an Action event next Thursday (Feb. 7).

Pabst Pawn Prowling Swiss: January 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31

NOTE!  Club closed this Thursday, January 31st, due to cold weather.  There won't be a Round 5.  We will have an Action event on Feb. 7 (as the schedule shows).
 

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:  we are collecting yearly membership dues on January 3).

Jan. 26-27 54th Northeastern Open

Hilton Garden Inn, 1355 W. 20th St., Oshkosh, WI 54901. HR: $90 920-966-1300 (Mention Chess-Reserve Early). In 3 Sections, Open: 5SS, 35/90, SD/60 d5, EF: $40 by 1/22; $47 at site. $$b/40: $250-175. 1900-$135, 1800-$125, 1700-$115, 1600-$105, U1600-$95. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30;10-3. Reserve (U1500): 5SS, 35/90, SD/60 d5, Open to U1500. EF: $25 by 1/22; $32 on site. $$b/20: $70-50. 1200: $40; U1200-$40. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30;10-3. Novice (U1000): 6SS, G/60 d5, Open to U1000. EF: $15 by 1/22; $22 at site. Prizes: Trophies to 1st-5th. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6:30; 10-1. ALL: Reg: 1/26 - 8:45-9:30 am. One 1/2-point bye 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 1/25). INFO: mike.nietman@charter.net. Online Registration at https://onlineregistration.cc. W. A Heritage Event! 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

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

PHOTOS from the event are below the post:

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!