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
The Southwest Chess Club meets each Thursday night at the Hales Corners Village Hall/Police Station, at 5635 South New Berlin Rd, Hales Corners, WI, downstairs Community Room. Club opens at 6 PM, Tournament Games at 7 PM.
How to reach the Tournament Directors:
| Chris Wainscott | chris.wainscott13@outlook.com | 414-839-5232 |
| Robin Grochowski | rgrochowski@wi.rr.com | 414-861-2745 |
| Allen Becker | allenbecker@wi.rr.com | 414-807-0269 |
| John DeMastri | chess@demastri.com | 312 952-6495 |
| Ryan Murphy | ryanmurphy@ia-chess.com | 414 439-6778 |
Monday, January 29, 2024
Focus on Your Game Swiss: February 1, 8, 15 & 22
Wednesday, January 03, 2024
Michael A. Selig Memorial/57th NorthEastern Open (February 3-4; WCA event)
Site: DoubleTree by Hilton, 150 S. Nicolet Rd., Appleton, WI 54914.
Hotel room block cutoff extended to Jan. 13!
Hotel Lodging Rates: $99. 920-735-9955. Reserve early! Rate guaranteed only until January 3 otherwise may be higher.
In 3 Sections:
1) Open:
Open to all.
Entry Fee: $45 in advance by 1/30; $50 at site.
Prizes: $$b/40: $250 – 175; 1900 - $135; 1800 - $125; 1700 - $115; 1600 - $105; U1600 - $95. Travelling trophy to top NorthEastern Wisconsin finisher!
Format: 5SS. Time Control: Game/120 minutes with a 5 second delay on each move.
Round Times: 10:00 – 2:30 – 7:30 Saturday and 10:00 – 3:00 Sunday
Special Notes: Full point bye to 2100+ in round 1 if pre-registered and requested.
Complimentary entry to 2200+ if pre-registered with the entry subtracted from any winnings.
2) Reserve:
Open to all rated under 1500 or unrated.
Entry Fee: $30 in advance by 1/30; $35 at site.
Prizes: $$b/20: $70 - $50; 1200 $40; U1200 - $40
Format: 5SS. Time Control: Game/120 minutes with a 5 second delay on each move.
Round Times: 10:00 – 2:30 – 7:30 Saturday and 10:00 – 3:00 Sunday
3) Novice:
Open to all rated under 1000 or unrated.
Entry Fee: $20 in advance by 1/30; $25 at site.
Trophies: High quality marble trophies to Top 5.
Format: 6SS. Time Control: Game/60 minutes with a 5 second delay on each move.
Round Times: 10:00 – 1:00 – 3:30 - 6:30 Saturday and 10:00 – 1:00 Sunday
Onsite Registration: 2/3 8:45-9:30 A.M.
Entries: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719.
Info: Mike Nietman, 608-467-8510 (before noon 2/2) mike.nietman@charter.net.
Online registration at Michael A. Selig Memorial / 57th Northeastern Open (kingregistration.com)
NEWCA Procedural Rules in effect.
A 2024 Wisconsin Chess Tour event!