The Wisconsin Memorial (WCA event), December 03 - 04, 2022

THE WISCONSIN MEMORIAL

Held in remembrance of our lost chess playing friends

December 3-4, 2022

Wisconsin Chess Association membership is included in the entry.  WCA's website address is www.wischess.org.

 

For more information, and to register online: 

https://www.kingregistration.com/event/WIMemorial2022 

PLAYING SITE:   Playing site is the Courtyard by Marriott Madison West, 2266 Deming Way, Middleton, WI  53562.  Hotel rates are $89.  Rooms may be reserved by calling 608-203-0100.  Reserve early.  Room block held only until November 2 with price subject to availability after that and most likely will be higher.

REGISTRATION:  In addition to online registration, players may register onsite from 9:00-9:30 AM on Saturday, December 3.  Please bring your chess clock.  Phone inquiries may be directed to Mike Nietman at (608) 467-8510 or e-mail mike.nietman@charter.net.  

SCHEDULE:  The Wisconsin Memorial is a five-round Swiss-System event.  Rounds are at 10:00 AM, 2:30 PM and 7:00 PM on Saturday.  Sunday’s rounds are at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM.  The time control is Game in 90 minutes plus a 30 second increment per move.  One ½-point bye is available for any round if requested in advance.

ENTRY FEES:  If received by November 29, the entry fee is $35.  All entries paid later are $10 more.  If you pre-register but then cannot play, your entry will be refunded to you, less fees paid by the organizer for online registration, only if you notify the tournament director by 9:30 AM on December 3.

PRIZES:  The following $900 prize fund is based on 60 players and four per class:

1^st                 $210               

2^nd                $140              

‘A’                 $100     

‘B’                 $90

‘C’                 $80

‘D’                 $70

‘E’                 $60

Under 1000   $50

Unrated        $50

Upset            $50

 

SPECIAL NOTES:  This tournament is a 2022 Wisconsin Chess Tour event!  This is a no smoking, no computers, wheelchair accessible event.

 

Note from Mike Nietman:  "The playing hall was able to increase capacity by 12.  I’ve re-opened the online registration at The Wisconsin Memorial (kingregistration.com), "

 

 Pre-Entry list as of December 1st (9 pm)   

 

WCA Veterans' Tournament - Wisconsin Chess Association

WCA VETERANS' TOURNAMENT

 

Contact Mike Nietman, mike.nietman@charter.net, 608-467-8510

5 round Swiss System with a time control of Game/90 minutes +30 second increment per move

Site:  Gruenhagen Conference Center, UW-Oshkosh, Corner of High and Osceola St. Oshkosh WI 54901.

Lodging Room Rate: $40 (dorm room) 920-424-1106.

Parking:  Overnight parking must be permitted.  Parking is $5 for overnight parking.  Non printed permits need to be purchased ahead of time at Parking Services (aimsparking.com).  Select ‘Purchase a Permit’ then ‘Weekend Visitor Permit’.

Open to Age 18 and over.

Entry Fee: $35 by 11/1; $45 at site.

Prizes:  Guaranteed: $300-175. A-$100; B-$90; C-$80; D-$70; E/Unr-$60.

Onsite Registration: 11/5 8:45-9:30 A.M.

Rounds: Saturday:  10:15-2:30-7:15.  Sunday:  10:00-3:00.

Held in conjunction with the WI Junior Open but in a separate room.

Entries: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719.

Information: Mike Nietman, 608-467-8510 (before noon 11/4) mike.nietman@charter.net.

Online registration at www.kingregistration.com

Wisconsin's Irwin qualifier (age 50+)

 Location Gruenhagen Conference Center, UW-Oshkosh

The Polka King Swiss: October 6, 13, 20 & 27

4-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600).
Game/90;d5. USCF Rated. EF: $10.00. (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

Daniel Perelman Memorial WI State Rapid Championship (Open, U1600, Scholastic)

 1st Annual Daniel Perelman Memorial

Wisconsin Rapid State Championship

Saturday, October 15th

$2,300 and 18 Trophies as Prizes

Register for Open/U1600

1st Annual Daniel Perelman Memorial: Wisconsin Rapid State Championship (Open and U1600 sections; in-person) (kingregistration.com)

Register for Scholastic

1st Annual Daniel Perelman Memorial: Wisconsin Rapid State Championship (Scholastic Section; in-person) (kingregistration.com)

Please register early. Limited to the total of 160 participants. 

PLAYING SITE: Embassy Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Brookfield (1200 South Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI 53005; 262-782-2900)

FORMAT: 5-round Swiss event in three sections: Open, U1600, Non-Rated Scholastic.  Time Control is g/15+10inc (15 minutes per game per player, with a 10 second increment for every move). Notation is not required. Boards and sets are provided. Please bring a digital clock if you own one.

SCHOLASTIC SECTION: This event is very beginner-friendly. It is not required to be a US Chess member.  Experienced scholastic tournament players are strongly encouraged to enter rated sections.

ROUND TIMES: 10:00am, 11:15am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm

PRIZES: 

OPEN SECTION (unrated players are eligible only for place prizes)

1st           $500

2nd          $250

u2200      $180

u2000      $170

u1800      $150

U1600 SECTION (unrated players are eligible for place prizes and UNR class prize) 

1st           $300

2nd          $180

u1400      $170

u1200      $150

u1000      $140

UNR        $110

SCHOLASTIC SECTION

Trophies to top 5 places overall and top finisher in each grade. No tie-breaks for grade prizes: all tied players receive a trophy.

ENTRY FEE: Open and U1600 $70 if registered by October 10th; $20 more afterwards. Scholastic $40 if registered by October 10th; $20 more afterwards. Limited to the total of 160 participants, please register early.

ORGANIZER: Power of Pawns

QUESTIONS: Alex abetaneli@hotmail.com, Krish krishs0404@gmail.com, Chris and Ryan td@ia-chess.com

All proceeds from the tournament will go to the

Daniel Gives Back Foundation

Last Knight in Soho Swiss: September 8, 15*, 22 & 29

4-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600).
Game/90;d5. USCF Rated. EF: $10.00. (One ½-point bye
available for any round (except round four) if requested at least 2-
days prior to round). TD is Wainscott; ATD is Grochowski

No Chess on September 15.  The club will be closed.