2020 Wisconsin State Quick Chess Championship

2020 WISCONSIN

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

(two events in one day with $1,200 in prizes)

Saturday, February 15th

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

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

ENTRY: $30 by February 8th, $35 by February 13th, $40 afterwards.

Checks (please do not send after February 8th): Wisconsin Chess Academy, 1280 Greenway Terrace #1, Brookfield WI 53005

QUESTIONS: abetaneli@hotmail.com is best, 608-334-2574 (texting works better than calling)

To register or view entries please visit https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2020Quick

2020 Wisconsin State Blitz Chess Championship

2020 WISCONSIN

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

(two events in one day with $1,200 in prizes)

Saturday, February 15th

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

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) $200-$100 and $300 in class prizes with 5-8 players per class

ENTRY: $30 by February 8th, $35 by February 13th, $40 afterwards.

Checks (please do not send after February 8th): Wisconsin Chess Academy, 1280 Greenway Terrace #1, Brookfield WI 53005

QUESTIONS: abetaneli@hotmail.com is best, 608-334-2574 (texting works better than calling)

To register or view entries please visit https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2020Blitz

2020 Wisconsin State Quick Chess Scholastic Championship

2020 WISCONSIN QUICK CHESS

SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP

Saturday, February 15th

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 8th, $30 by February 13th, $40 afterwards. Please include player’s name, grade, name of the school.

Checks (please do not mail after February 29th): Wisconsin Chess Academy, 1280 Greenway Terrace #1, Brookfield WI 53005

QUESTIONS: abetaneli@hotmail.com is best, 608-334-2574 (texting works better than calling)

To register or view entries please visit https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2020QuickScholastic

King Terminator Action Swiss: February 6 (one-night event)

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. 

(Remember: February 6 we meet at 600 W. Virginia St. in Milwaukee)

SWCC Schedule update - and reminder, tonight we meet at 600 W. Virginia St., Milwaukee

A new schedule is posted.


Remember!

For the next 3 Thursdays the Southwest Chess Club will meet at 600 W. Virginia St (near south side of Milwaukee).

The building has multiple entrances and we will be using the one on the east side of the building. This temporary location will be used on each of these dates:

• January 16, 23, 30
• February 6, 13 (not yet confirmed)
• March 12, 19, 26 (not yet confirmed)
• April 2 (not yet confirmed)

Jan. 25-26 55th Northeastern Open

Hilton Garden Inn, 1355 W. 20th St., Oshkosh, WI 54901. HR: $89-Single, $95 Double 920-966-1300 (Mention Chess-Reserve Early). In 3 Sections, Open: 5SS, G/120 d5, EF: $41 by 1/21; $48 at site. $$b/40: $250-175. 1900-$135, 1800-$125, 1700-$115, 1600-$105, U1600-$95. Rds.: 10- 2:30-7:30; 10-3. Reserve (U1500): 5SS, G/120 d5, Open to U1500. EF: $26 by 1/21; $33 on site. $$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: $16 by 1/21; $23 at site. Prizes: Trophies to 1st-5th. Rds.: 10-1-3:30- 6:30; 10-1. ALL: Reg: 1/25 - 8:45-9:30 am. One 1/2-point bye any Rd. Full-pt bye to 2100+ in Rd.1 if requested in advance. Checks payable to Mike Nietman. ENT: Mike Nietman-Organizer, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719, 608-467-8510 (before 1/24). INFO: mike.nietman@charter.net. Online Reg. at www.kingregistration.com/tournaments. W.  US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

Avengers (Rook) Endgame Swiss: January 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

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 Chris Wainscott; ATD is Robin Grochowski.


NOTE:  Club dues for 2020 will be collected ($10/yr unless you are a student or senior).  Please arrive early.


NOTE !!   For Rounds 3, 4, and 5 we will meet at:

 600 W. Virginia St (near south side of Milwaukee);  Here a map of the loation.  

Temporary Location Change !

Meeting Location Changed for Thursdays in January!  January 16, 23, and 30, 2020 For the next 3 Thursdays the Southwest Chess Club will meet at 600 W. Virginia St (near south side of Milwaukee). The building has multiple entrances and we will be using the one on the east side of the building. This temporary location is likely to be used on each of these dates: January 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13 (not yet confirmed) March 12, 19, 26 (not yet confirmed) April 2 (not yet confirmed)  Map of the Club location.