THE WISCONSIN MEMORIAL
Held in remembrance of our lost chess-playing friends
December 6-7, 2025
ELIGIBILITY
The Wisconsin Memorial is open to all players. All entrants must be members of the US Chess Federation. US Chess membership may be purchased at the site. Wisconsin Chess Association membership is included in the entry. Our website address is www.wischess.org.
PLAYING SITE
Playing site is the Hilton Garden Inn, 1801 Deming Way, Middleton, WI 53562. Hotel rates are $109 single, $119 double if booked by November 24. Rooms may be reserved by calling 608-831-2220 and using code WICA25 or at WI CHESS ASSOCIATION DECEMBER 2025. Reserve early.
REGISTRATION
In addition to online registration, players may register onsite from 9:00-9:30 AM on Saturday, December 6. 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. Please bring your chess clock. One ½-point bye is available for any round if requested in advance.
ENTRY FEES
If received by December 2, 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 credit card and online registration, only if you notify the tournament director by 9:30 AM on December 6.
PRIZES
The following $1200 prize fund is based on 80 players and a minimum of four per class:
1st $300
2nd $200
‘A’ $120
‘B’ $110
‘C’ $100
‘D’ $90
‘E’ $80
Under 1000 $70
Unrated $70
Upset $60
SPECIAL NOTES
This tournament is a 2025 Wisconsin Chess Tour event! This is a no smoking, no computers, wheelchair accessible event.