April Rising Tulips Swiss: April 19, 26 & May 3

April Rising Tulips Swiss: April 19, 26 & May 3*
3-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600).
Game/100 minutes. 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; ATDs is Becker. (*Round 3, May 3 only, at St. James Catholic Church: 7219 South 27th Street, Franklin, WI).

Hales Corners Challenge XV

April 21, 2012
10 USCF Grand Prix Points.
A Wisconsin TOUR Event!

Hales Corners Challenge History:  number of players (open+reserve=total) and the winner(s):
HCC XV.. 4/2012 (56+49=105)  SANTARIUS, BURGESS

HCC XIV. 10/2011 (46+37=83)  SANTARIUS, SAWALANI

HCC XIII.. 4/2011 (57+48=105) FM STAMNOV, MENON, BREIDER, RAGHAVAN
HCC XII.. 10/2010 (41+37=78)  FM BETANELI, HENDRICKSON
HCC XI…  4/2010 (41+37=78)  SANTARIUS
HCC X...  10/2009 (42+34=76)  GM AMANOV
HCC IX... 4/2009 (56+51=107)  GM AMANOV, IM YOUNG, SANTARIUS, KOHLENBERG
HCC VIII.10/2008 (33+32=65)  IM TATE, IM YOUNG, TENNANT, A. BECKER
HCC VII..  4/2008 (22+30=52)  BURGESS, TENNANT, PARKER
HCC VI...10/2007 (30+32=62)  TENNANT, BREIDER, SANTARIUS
HCC V....  4/2007 (40+22=62)  IM TATE, FM STAMNOV
HCC IV...11/2006 (23+26=49)  FM STAMNOV
HCC III..   4/2006 (28+17=45)  TENNANT
HCC II... 10/2005 (20+18=38)  BURGESS, A. BECKER
HCC I....   4/2005 (34+36=70)  BETANELI   
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Prizewinners:

OPEN SECTION

1st-2nd:  Erik Santarius & Jon Burgess

Expert:  Brady Harder

A:  13-way tie!

B:   Rachel Ulrich (who also wins GoddessChess Prize of free entry to Hales Corners Challenge XVI)

RESERVE SECTION:

1st-2nd:  Xavier Loomer, Eric Ran

D:  Greg Reese, Sr., and Tony Sproehlich

E:  Curt Neumann (who came in 3rd overall)

Manisha Vootkur wins GoddessChess Prize in Reserve Section for free entry to HCC XVI).

USCF Rating results here  

Top Boards in the Reserve Section: Jim Nickell-Ryan Murphy (back); Al Buschmann-Sarfarez Mohammed

Jon Burgess-Jon Breider

Board 1 & 2 action:  Erik Santarius-Awonder Liang (back, Bd 1), Kent Cen-Anthony Parker

Reserve Section action; Bud Burgin, Gary Wright, Jan Newton .....

 

Jon Breider-Brian Ruggiero

Allen Becker

Anthony Parker-Erik Santarius;
 Bill Williams-Jon Burgess



 

 Brady Harder, winner of the Expert Prize:

Melting Ice Action VI: April 5

3-Round Swiss in Two Sections (G/30 Minutes and G/24 Minutes, dual- and quick-rated, respectively).

USCF RESULTS

Congratulations to Bill Williams and Allen Becker for winning the Game/30 with 3-0 scores, and to David Cardenas for winning the Game/24 with a perfect 3-0 score.

Lions Roaring, Lambs Baaing Spring Swiss: March 8, 15, 22 & 29

4-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600). Game/100 minutes.
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. (Round 4, March 29 only, at
St. James Catholic Church: 7219 South 27th Street, Franklin, WI)

Mar. 31 Waukesha Memorial (31st Annual)

A Wisconsin Tour Event! 4SS, G/60. Dual rated. Country Springs Hotel, (262.547.0201); Exit 291, I-94 and Hwy G, Waukesha, WI 53187. $$Nonmonetary, traveling trophy to First, books for class winners. Open to all. EF: $15 ($12 by 3/30). Reg.: 8:30-9:30, Rds.: 10:00; 1:00; 3:30; 6:00. OSA. Mail entries to:Waukesha CC, 1911 Stardust Dr., Waukesha, WI 53186. Phone Info: Jim Nickell (262) 544-6266. Online info: jnickell@wi.rr.com.
Also: Rated Beginners Open (RBO) 4SS, G/60. Dual rated. Open to players rated under 1200 or unrated. Prizes: Trophies to top 3, book prizes for class winners. EF: $15 ($12 by 3/30).

Winter Blitzzard VII: March 1

Blitz - Speed chess:
10-Round (Round-Robin) in one or more sections (depending on number of players).
Game/5 minutes. USCF Quick-Rated.
EF: $5.00. TD is Becker; ATD is Grochowski.

Mar. 3 March Madness!! (QC)

Hilton Garden Inn, 11600 W. Park Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53224. Elimination bracket: 6 rounds playing one as White and one as Black, G/15. EF: Early bird special $38 by 2/17; $3 more by 3/2, $45 on site; Jr and new members $3 less. $$b/64: $450-300-200-150. Once you get eliminated, you play in the Swiss. Swiss prizes: 1st.100 2nd $85 A $75 B $70 C $65 D $60 E $55 U1000 $50 Unr $50. Reg.: 3/2 8-9:30 AM. Rds.: 10-11:30-1:30-3:00-4:30-6:30. ENT: Ben Corcoran, 2711 N. University Dr. #64, Waukesha, WI 53188 262-506-4203. INFO: www.benzochess.com/marchmadness.html.

Cupid's Crooked Arrow Swiss: Feb. 9, 16 & 23

3-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600).
Game/100 minutes. 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 Tom Fogec;  ATD is Robin Grochowski;
Round 2, Feb. 16 only,
at St. James Catholic Church:
7219 South 27th Street, Franklin, WI

Feb. 25-26 UW Winter Open GPP: 10

5-SS, TC rds 1-3 G/120 rds 4-5 45/2, SD/1. Union South, 1308 W. Dayton St., Madison, WI 53715, 608-263-2600. Rds.: 10, 2:30, 7:30; 10, 3:30. EF: $20 if received by 2/23, $25 at site. $$ $1000 GTD. 1st $200, 2nd $165, 3rd $135, A $100, B $90, C $80, D $70, E $60, U1000 $55, Unr $45. Entries: Guy Hoffman, 1305D Tompkins Dr., Madison, WI 53716-3279. Phone: 920-279-0701 NC. NS. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Feb 17 - 19, 2012 2012 U.S. Amateur Team Championship - North (Northbrook, IL)

RESULTS

One section: Open.

Open: 5SS, G/90+30/increment, 2-day: rd.1-2 G/60.
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2875 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062. 847-298-2525.
PRE-REGISTRATION LIST
Prizes: Awards to top two teams, top teams with average rating u1900, u1600, and u1300.
Award for Best Team Name.
Winning team qualifies for national play-offs.
Prizes to best team composed of juniors (high school and younger-must declare eligibility to win prize).
Prizes to top score on each board.

Snowy Drift Swift Swiss -- February 2

Snowy Drift Swift Swiss: February 2; 3-Round Swiss in Two Sections: Game in 30 Minutes (USCF dual rated) and Game in 24 Minutes (USCF quick-rated only). EF: $5.00. (½ Point Bye available for only first round if requested prior to round) TD is Tom Fogec; ATD is Robin Grochowski

Ice-covered Tundra Swiss: January 5, 12, 19 & 26

Happy New Year to all members and friends of the Southwest Chess Club!!

Ice-covered Tundra Swiss: January 5, 12, 19 & 26
4-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600).
Game/100 minutes. 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 Robin Grochowski;
ATD is Tom Fogec

Jan. 14-15 47th Northeastern Open

A Heritage Event!
SECTIONS: Three: OPEN, RESERVE (U/1500), and NOVICE (U/1000). All are USCF-rated. FORMAT: OPEN and RESERVE: 5/SS, T/C: 35/90, G/60, Rds. at 10-2:30-7:15 and 10-3. One half-point Bye in any Round. Full-point Bye in Rd 1 to players 2100+ if pre-registered. NOVICE: 6/SS, G/60, Rounds at 10:15, 1, 3:30, 6:30 and 10:15, 1:00. Two half-point Byes allowed. PLAYING SITE: Holiday Inn - Neenah, 123 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, WI 54956. PH: 1-920-725-8441. Site has 24-hour pool, exercise/workout rooms, video game area and sports bar. ROOM RATES: $79 for 1-bed King, or 2-bed double. Must mention chess. REGISTRATION: 8:30 - 9:30 on 1/14/12. ENTRY FEES: OPEN = $39, RESERVE = $18, NOVICE = $16. All are $7 more if emailed, phoned-in or mailed after 1/9/12. Checks payable to: Mike Selig - TD. PRIZE FUND: OPEN ($ 1400 b/60) $330, $220, best 1900 - 180, 1800 - 170, 1700 - 160, 1600 - 150, U/1600 - $120, U/1400 - 70. RESERVE: $60 - 40. Trophies to: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, best 1200, 1100, 1000, U/1000, Unrated. NOVICE: $30, Trophies to: 1st, 2nd, best U/800, U/600, Unrated. ADVANCE ENTRIES: 47th NORTHEASTERN OPEN, Mike Selig - Director, 2895 W. Fourth St. Condo "B" Appleton, WI 54914-4330. TD Phone: 920-739-7550. Email: mselig@tds.net. OTHER INFO: Special USCF "Tournament Membership" for players age 24/Under is only $ 7.00. Fox River Mega-Mall - 183 stores - is 4 miles from the site! Chess Magnet School JGP.

SOUTHWEST CHESS CLUB ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY, Thursday, December 22

Casual Chess, food and socializing. No entry fee !!

It is time for Southwest Chess Club's annual year end party.  Drop by between 6:30 and 10 pm for food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.  Food from many countries often finds its way to this gathering, so be willing to try new things.  Bring a dessert or dish to pass if you want.  Plenty of casual chess.  All ages welcome. 

We meet at the Hales Corners Village Hall in the lower level community room.  The address is 5635 S. New Berlin Road in Hales Corners.  Parking is next to the building.

The chess club will not meet on Thursday night, December 29.  After December 22, the club will again be open on Thursday January 5, 2012, which will also be the first night of a new tournament (see below).
Tom Fogec/President/Southwest Chess Club/414-405-4207(cell)

Next event:

Ice-covered Tundra Swiss: January 5, 12, 19 & 26

4-Round Swiss in Two Sections (Open and U1600).

Game/100 minutes. 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 Robin Grochowski;

ATD is Tom Fogec

Yuletide Yodeling High-Speed Swiss II: Dec. 8 & 15

4-Round Swiss in One Section. Two games per night.

Game/45 minutes. USCF (dual) Rated. EF: $5. (One ½-

Point Bye Available for any round (except round four) if

requested at least 2-days prior to round). TD is Tom Fogec  

(cell 414-405-4207), ATD is Robin Grochowski.

Dec. 10-11 The Wisconsin Memorial

5SS, 45/2,25/1,SD/1 (45/2,SD/1 Rd 4 only). Union South, 1308 W. Dayton St., Madison, WI 53715. EF: $22 (Juniors $18) by Dec. 6. $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 A.M. Dec. 10. Rds.: 10:00-2:30-7:30; 10:00-3:30. WI Chess Tour Event!. ENT: Dennis Kosterman, 28 Singleton Ct., Madison, WI 53711. INFO: Dennis Kosterman, (608)770-3133, dennisk@tds.net. HR: $130 (608)-263-2600. Free Parking Lot 20. www.wischess.org. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Snow Storming, Frozen Knight Blitz

Snow Storming, Frozen Knight Blitz  -  December 1 

Erik Santarius won the Blitz event with19 points (20 rounds)!  Alex Betaneli finished 2nd, and Nolan Hendrickson 3rd place.  There were eleven players. 

Here are some YouTube videos of the action (click to watch):

Betaneli-Hendrickson

Cardenas-Burton

 

Betaneli-Santarius