Homestead Charity Scholastic Tournament

Parents, even if your kids would never normally consider playing in a scholastic event, please consider this one!

Homestead High School Chess Club, together with the Mequon-Thiensville Scholastic Chess Club, are hosting a scholastic benefit tournament for the WSCF's "Chess to College" program for new chess clubs in underserved areas in Wisconsin.  All net proceeds from this event, concessions included, will be donated to this program.

WHEN

Saturday, January 18, 2020
Check-in: 8:15 - 9:00 am
Round 1:  9:30 am

WHERE

Homestead High School
5000 W. Mequon Road
Mequon, WI 53092

Please use the Fieldhouse entrance.

Byes Limit one half-point bye if requested prior to first round. Last round byes are  zero points.

Bring Pencils & Clocks. Sets provided. 

Breakfast & Lunch Concessions on site. 

Supervision Players in K-8th grade MUST have adult supervision at all times.

E-mail questions to td@ia-chess.com or info@mequonchessclub.com

Scholastic Tournament 

4 SECTIONS

K-6 Non-Rated

K-12 Non-Rated

K-6 USCF Rated

K-12 USCF Rated

Time Control: All sections play 5 rounds, G/30 with 5 second delay (G/30 d5)

Awards -- All Sections 

Top 3 Team, Top 7 Individual. Participation Awards to all. 

ENTRY FEE (Remember - all proceeds go the WSCF "Chess to College" program)

$15 Online Pre-registration, Non-Rated sections

$20 Online Pre-registration, USCF rated sections

$5 extra starting Sunday, January 12

Register Here!

Dec. 21-22 North Central Championship

Dec. 21-22 North Central Open

4SS, G/90, inc/30. Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport, 6401 S. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53221; 414-764-5300  Prize Fund: $3,000(b/80): $1,000-$500-$300, top u2250, u2150, u2050, u1950, u1850, u1750 $200 each. Accelerated pairings might be used. Schedule: late registration: 9:30-10:15am on Saturday, rds. Sat: 11am & 4pm, Sun: 10am & 3pm. EF: $80 by 12/19, $90 after 12/19. Byes: limit two 1/2 point byes, must declare before round one. HR: $75, mention chess US Chess Grand Prix Points: 15

Rating Crosstable

Dec. 21-22 2019 U.S. Amateur North Championship

Dec. 21-22 or Dec. 21 2019 U.S. Amateur North Championship

Playing site: Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport, 6401 S. 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53221; 414-764-5300. Three sections: u2200, u1400 (Saturday only), Scholastic u1000 (Saturday only). EF: $40 by December 19th, $50 after December 19th. U2200 Section (Saturday-Sunday): 4SS, G/90, inc/30. Prizes: plaques to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and top u2000, top u1900, top u1800, top u1700, top u1600, top u1500, top u1400 Schedule for U2200 Section: late registration: 9:30-10:15am on Saturday, rds. Sat: 11am & 4pm, Sun: 10am & 3pm. Schedule for U1400 Section & U1000 Scholastic (Saturday only): 4SS, G/40+5 second delay. Rounds: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm. U1400 Prizes: plaques to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and top u1100, top u1000, top u900, top u800, top Unrated. U1000 Scholastic Prizes: plaques to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, top u900, top u800, top u700, top u600, top u500, top five Unrated players; team prizes to top five teams US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

US Amateur Crosstable

Dec. 21 North Central Blitz Championship (BLZ)

5DS, G/3, inc/2 (double round, 10 games). Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport (see North Central Championship TLA). $1,000 (b/40) in prizes: $250-$150 and $600 in class prizes (4-6 players per class). EF(at site or via PayPal): $40. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher of regular or blitz used for pairings and prizes.

Blitz Crosstable

Knight Hops In Pond Action (IPA) Swiss: October 31 (one-night event)

CANCELLED, due to SNOW !      Club resumes next Thursday

3-Round Swiss in Two Sections (G/25;d5 and G/24;d5).  
(3 games in one night)  -   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.
(G/25;d5 is dual-rated;    G/24;d5 is action-rated only)

CANCELLED, due to SNOW !      Club resumes next Thursday 

Dec. 7-8 The Wisconsin Memorial

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: $115 + $5 Parking. Rate gtd until 11/5. 888-745-2032. EF: $30 by Dec. 3. $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 12/7. 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. Online registration at https://onlineregistration.cc/. WI Chess Tour Event. W.  US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

King Foster’s Night Without Mate Swiss: November 7, 14, 21; December 5, 12

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 Robin Grochowski; ATD is Chris Wainscott. 

(Club Closed for Thanksgiving: November 28)

Nov 16 CELA Scholastic/Open

                                                        (Scholastic and Open Sections)

PLAYING SITE: Christian Education Leadership Academy (CELA: W262N4685 Ryan St, Pewaukee, WI 53072)

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 begins shortly after the last round.

K-12 SECTION: 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 consider the Open section. Time control is 30 minutes (and 5 second delay) per player per game. This event is not rated. PRIZES: 25 individual trophies based on age and 5 team trophies. Every participant receives chocolate at the closing ceremony.

OPEN SECTION: open to everyone, need to be a current US Chess member. This event is Quick rated, but regular ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. Time control is 25 minutes (and 3 second increment) per player per game. PRIZES: trophies to top three places and additional class trophies based on rating.

ENTRY: $25 by November 9^th, $30 by November 14^th, $40 afterwards.  Please include player’s name (for scholastic section: also include grade and 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 November 9^th): Wisconsin Chess Academy, 1280 Greenway Terrace #1, Brookfield WI 53005

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

LUNCH: AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE PLAYING SITE

Nov. 2-3 WCA Veterans’ Tournament/2019-2020 Wisconsin Junior Open

5SS, G/90 +30, Gruenhagen Conference Center, UW-Oshkosh, Corner of High and Osceola St., Oshkosh, WI 54901. HR: $40 (dorm room) 920-424- 1106. Open to Age 18 and over. 2020 Nat’l Senior Tournament of Champions qualifier. EF: $30 by 10/29; $40 at site. $$b/40 and 3 per class: $200-130. A-$95; B-$85; C-$70; D-$60; E/Unr-$60. Reg.: 11/2 8:45-9:30 A.M. Rds.: 10:15-2:30-7:15; 10:00-3:00. Held in conjunction with the WI Junior Open but in a separate room. ENT: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719. INFO: Mike Nietman, 608-467- 8510 (evenings before 11/1) mike.nietman@charter.net. www.wischess.org. W. Online registration at https://onlineregistration.cc/.  US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

Gruenhagen Conference Center, UW-Oshkosh, Corner of High and Osceola St., Oshkosh, WI 54901. HR: $40 Full Service (dorm room) 920-424-1106. 2020 Denker/Barber/Haring qualifier; Open to Grades K-12. In 6 Sections, High School: EF: $17 in advance by 10/29; $22 at site. Trophies: Top 5, Top 2 each B, C, D and E/Unrated. K-8: EF: $17 in advance by 10/29; $22 at site. Trophies: Top 5, Top 2 each C, D and E/Unrated. Girl's Junior Open: EF: $17 in advance by 10/29; $22 at site. Trophies: Top 4. Reserve (U900 or Unrated): EF: $17 in advance by 10/29; $22 at site. Trophies: Top 5, Top 2 each 600, 500, U500 and Unrated. Non-Rated Beginner's Grade 7-12: Open to Grades 7-12. EF: $16 in advance by 10/29; $21 at site. Trophies: Top 5 and top 3 Grade 7-9. Non-Rated Beginner's Grade K-6: Open to Grades K-6. EF: $16 in advance by 10/29; $21 at site. Trophies: Top 5 and top 3 Grade K-3. ALL: 5SS, G/120 d5. Reg.: 11/2 8:45-9:30 A.M. Rds.: 10:15-2:30-7:15; 10:00-3:00. ENT: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719. INFO: Mike Nietman, 608-467-8510 (before 11/1) mike.nietman@charter.net. www.wischess.org. W. Online registration at https://onlineregistration.cc/.  US Chess Junior Grand Prix! A State Championship Event!


Some photos from the Veterans' section:

 

Bishop Don’t Know Schlitz Swiss: October 3, 10, 17, & 24

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 Chris Wainscott; ATD is Robin Grochowski. 

Medical College of WI Open Swiss

2nd Medical College of Wisconsin Open Swiss

October 19, 2019

Medical College of Wisconsin "Alumni Center"

8701 W Watertown Plank Rd

Wauwatosa, WI 53226

Time Control: G/60 d5

Byes: Limit to one half point bye if requested prior to the first round.

US Chess Membership is Required!

Entry Fee: $15 if registered ahead of time, $20 on site. On site registration will be held between 8:30am-9:30am

Prizes: Four quality games of chess in a wonderful environment.

Email questions to td@ia-chess.com

 Register here

 https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2MCWSS

Hales Corners Challenge XXX - October 5, 2019

US Chess Junior Grand Prix
4SS, G60; 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 October 3. Comp EF for USCF 2200+.  On line registration at: https://onlineregistration.cc/WICA/HCChallengeOct2019 

$$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. 

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, e-mail: rgrochowski@wi.rr.com, (414-861-2745).  Accelerated pairings may be used.

FLYER 

Queen’s Busch Action Swiss: September 26 (1-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 Robin Grochowski; ATD is Chris Wainscott.

G/25;d5 is "dual-rated" while G/24;d5 is "action"-rated only.

2019 Madison Quick and Blitz Championships

2019 MADISON QUICK
AND BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIPS
(two events in one day with $1,200 in prizes)
Saturday, September 28th 

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 September 19^th, $35 by September 26^th, $40 afterwards. 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 September 19^th): 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 Madison Quick Chess Scholastic Championship September 28th, 2019

2019 MADISON QUICK CHESS
SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday, September 28th

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 September 19^th, $30 by September 26^th, $40 afterwards.  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 September 19^th): Wisconsin Chess Academy, 1280 Greenway Terrace #1, Brookfield WI 53005

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