2018 Joe Crothers Memorial Southwest Chess Club Championship: July 19, 26, August 9*, 16, 23, & 30

6-Round Swiss in One Section.  Game/100;d5.  USCF Rated.   EF:  $7.00 (must be a member to participate).  SWCC Membership $10 (can join prior to first round).  (Two ½ point byes available in rounds 1 through 5 if requested at least 2-days in advance; no byes available for round 6.)  TD is Grochowski; ATD is Wainscott.

  (* NOTE !!   No chess on August 2^nd (due to U.S. Open in Madison).  The Club Championship takes a 1-week break on August 2^nd).    

ALSO NOTE!   **August 9^th, we will meet at the St. James Church, 7219 S. 27^th Street, Franklin, WI.

Sept. 1-3 M. Rohland Memorial/WI Closed Championship

A Wisconsin Tour event. Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 2040 Airport Dr., Green Bay, WI 54313. Open to state residents, past champions and students in WI schools. In 3 Sections, Premier: 6SS, 40/120, SD/60 d5, EF: $50 by 8/29, $55 at site. $$b/25: $350-250-150. 'A' $100, U1800 $100. Traveling and permanent trophy to winner. Rds.: 12-7;11-6;10-3:30. Reserve: 6SS, 40/120, SD/60 d5, Open to Under 1800. EF: $40 by 8/29, $45 at site. $$b/25: $150-100. Trophy to 1st, 2nd, 1st 'C', 1st 'D',1st U1200. Traveling trophy to 1st. Rds.: 12-7;11-6;10-3:30. Novice: 5SS, G/120 d5, Open to Under 1200. EF: $20 by 8/29, $25 at site. $$b/10: $50. Trophies to top 2 and 1st Under 1000 and 1st Unrated. Rds.: 9/1: 12-5, 9/2: 10-2:30-7. ALL: Checks payable to WCA. $50 Kittsley Upset Prize (1 overall). Reg.: 9/1 10:30-11:30am. ENT: Guy Hoffman, 1305 D Tompkins Dr., Madison, WI 53716, 920-279-0701. INFO: schachfuhrer@hotmail.com. www.wischess.org. Online registration available at onlineregistration.cc. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event!

Ben & Stimpy Action Swiss: July 12

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 Quick-rated only).  EF: $5.00.  (½ Point Bye available for only first round if requested prior to round).  TD is Grochowski; ATD is Wainscott.

Wally Gator Windy, Warm Swiss: June 7, 14, 21, 28 & July 5

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 Grochowski; ATD is Wainscott.

July 7-8 42nd Annual Green Bay Open

Radisson Hotel, 2040 Airport Dr., Green Bay, WI 54313. 5SS, 40/95, 30/1, SD/30 d5. EF: $48, Juniors under 19 $43, if rec’d by 7/3, all entries after 7/3 including phone, email & in person are $12 more! $$ (Top 2 Gtd. 6 per class) $2010 Cash + 6 trophies! 1st $400 + trophy; 2nd $235, X $160; 1900’s & 1800’s $145 each; 1700’s & 1600’s $140 each; 1500’s & 1400’s $135 each; 1300’s & 1200’s $130 each; Under 1200/Unrated $115. Trophies to top Juniors ages 17-18, 15-16, 13-14, 11-12, 10 & under. Reg.: 8:45-9:25am. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30; 10-3:30. HR: $99/$99/$109/$119 call 920-494-7300 mention chess tournament. Room block held to 6/15. Other Info: 1/2 bye avail. Rds. 1, 2 or 3 if req’d w/entry. WI Tour Event. W. Entries & Inquiries to: Luke Ludwig, 2191 Allouez Ave., Green Bay, WI 54311. 920-465-9859, email: lukealudwig@aol.com. A Heritage Event! US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Grand Prix Points: 10

June 30-July 1 7th Annual Twin Ports Open

(Overlooks Lake Superior) $5,800 in prizes projected + IM John Bartholomew, GM Bryan Smith, & GM Andrew Tang are playing! Barkers Island Resort & Conference Center, 300 Marina Dr., Superior, WI 54880. Open: EF $85 by 15 April, $95 by 20 May, $110 after May 20. Prizes (based on 45): $1,400, $700, $350; U2400 $250; U2200 $250; U2000 $250. U1800: EF $75 by 15 April, $85 by 20 May, $100 after May 20. Prizes (based on 45): $1,000, $500, $250; U1600 $200; U1400 $200. U1200: EF is $50 by 15 April, $55 by 20 May, $65 after May 20. Prizes (based on 20) 1st $250, 2nd $120, 3rd $80 + Trophies for the top 1st-3rd Elementary students, 1st-3rd Junior high school students, and the top 1st-3rd High school students. All Sections: 5SS, Rd. 1 G/60 + 30 sec increment; Rds. 2-5 G/90 + 30 sec increment. Reg.: Sat 9-10am. Rds.: Sat 10:30-2-7; Sun 10-3. USCF memb. required. Advanced Reg: Online at www.onlineregistration.cc or mail checks payable to Twin Ports Open: Dane Mattson, 2629 E. 4th St., Superior, WI 54880. Hotel: 715-392-7152, chess rate $135. Rooms held until May 29. After May 29, first come first serve. For more info: Dane Mattson, mattsondane@gmail.com, 218-591- 3339. US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US Chess Grand Prix Points: 20

Quick Draw McGraw Action Swiss: May 31

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

*G/25 section is Dual-rated (affects both Regular rating and Action rating);
  G/24 section is only Action-rated, not Regular-rated.

Deputy Dawg Drawling Swiss: May 10, 17, & 24

3-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 Robin Grochowski; ATD is Chris Wainscott.

WI State G/60 Championship May 12

WI G/60 State Championship: May 12, 2018 4SS, G/60;d5. 3 Sections: Open, Reserve (under 1600) & Novice (under 1000.) 

Country Inn & Suites 1250 S Moorland Rd Brookfield, WI 53005 (262) 782-1400
 
EF: $40-Open, $30-Reserve, $20 Novice all $5 more after May 10. Comp EF for USCF 2200+ (deducted from any winnings.) 

$$: Open (b/35): 1st-$350, 2nd-$200, A-$150, U1800 $140; 
Reserve (b/25): 1st-$125, 2nd-$90, U1300 $60; Novice (b/10):  1^st Place $50 Trophies to 1^st in each section plus 2^nd and top U700 in Novice.

Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6.  Entries/Questions to: Chris Wainscott 1046 Saratoga Ct Oconomowoc, WI 53066 chris.wainscott13@outlook.com  

Online entries athttps://onlineregistration.cc/WICA/WIG60

Ice Harbor Scholastic Chess Open (Dubuque, IA, May 18-20)

An event in Dubuque, Iowa (May 18-20), that many local players are attending:

"This scholastic tournament includes a Master/Expert FIDE rated section, three open USCF rated sections, two reserve USCF rated sections, and a K-6 unrated section. Friday night features Blitz with 3 section. Saturday will feature the ever popular Bughouse Tournament with a reserve section at 4:30 pm and an open section at 7:30 pm. Two Friends & Family events with a rated and an unrated section.  "

More info here:  http://www.iceharborchess.com/

(MX Section Pre-entries (as of May 5, 2018):
 

Beany & Cecil Casting Winter Aside Swiss: April 12 (*), 19, 26 & May 3

Beany & Cecil Casting Winter Aside Swiss: April 12 (*), 19, 26 & May 3

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  two days prior to round.)  TD is Wainscott; ATD is Grochowski. 

*(Note: we cannot meet at the Hales Corners Village Hall on April 12. We will meet at St. James Church (Parish Building), 7219 S. 27th Street (south of Rawson), Franklin, WI).

Again, for the first round only we will be meeting at the church.  Naturally, if you prefer not to play at the church we would be happy to enter you into the tournament starting in round two with a half point bye for round one.

To enter in advance please email chris.wainscott13@outlook.com

 

Arpad Elo Open April 28-29

Arpad Elo Open Location : Chula Vista Resort, 2501 River Road, Wisconsin Dells, WI HR: $99 866-320-7982 mention G22584. Reserve by March 28. 5SS Open: EF $45 received by April 26, $50 at site. $$b/25: $400,$250, A $150, U1800 $140. Reserve (U1800): EF $30 received by April 26, $35 at site. $$b/25: $125, $100, C $75, D $75, U1200 $75. TC: Rd1: G/90, d5. Rds 2-5: 30/90. SD/60, d5. Rds: 10, 2, 7:30; 10, 3:30. Registration: 9-9:30. Online Registration:  https://onlineregistration.cc/WICA/ArpadEloOpen

Contact : Guy Hoffman 920-279-0701 schachfuhrer@hotmail.com

Hales Corners Challenge XXVII: April 7, 2018 (Saturday)

US Chess Junior Grand Prix.
US Chess Grand Prix Points: 10
Wisconsin TOUR event

4SS, G/60;d6. 2 Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600).
Hilton Garden Inn (new hotel!) 1355 W. 20th Ave., Oshkosh, WI 54902; 920-966-1300.
EF: $40-Open, $30 Reserve, both $10 more after April 5. 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.  Goddesschess prizes for females in addition to above prizes. 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.

Enter Online https://onlineregistration.cc/WICA/HCChallengeApril2018



Here is a photo of all the female chessplayers at the Hales Corners Challenge (photo by Ellen Wanek): 

Road Runner/Coyote Action Swiss: April 5

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

March 29th - casual chess at Barnes & Noble Bookstore

Due to the election (and voting machines in our chess club space), we will be meeting at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore this evening.  We'll be in the coffee shop section from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.   Barnes & Noble Bookstore is located at 4935 S. 76th Street, Greenfield, WI.

SpongeBob Squarepants Seaside Swiss: March 8, 15, & 22

3-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600 (if enough players for U1600)). Game/100;d5.
USCF Rated. EF: $5.00. (One ½ Point Bye Available for any round
(except round three) if requested at least 2-days prior to round). TD is
Grochowski; ATD is Wainscott. All three rounds are at the Village.