2027 Great Lakes Festival
*FIDE rated event*
2025 Champion: GM Alex Goldin
2026 Champion: GM Aryan Tari
April 16-18 (or 17-18 for 2-day schedule)
This event is limited to 50 participants.
if you are looking to register for the U.S. Amateur North Championship, please use this link: U.S. Amateur
Embassy Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Brookfield
1200 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005 (262) 782-2900
Special Chess Rate is $124: Reserve Now (King bed or two Queen beds; please reserve ASAP as rooms will sell out - please note that the booking link will say US Amatuer, but this is the correct link). Chess rate includes: free Breakfast, free Cocktail reception, free Internet, free parking.
Hotel has no outside food/drink policy in the meeting rooms and public spaces (personal water bottles are ok).
STANDINGS AND PAIRINGS: will be added 30 minutes before round one, QR code posted on site
EQUIPMENT: uniform equipment (boards, sets, clocks) is provided and should be used
QUESTIONS: Chris Wainscott chris.wainscott13@outlook.com or Alex Betaneli abetaneli@hotmail.com
$1,200 Prize Fund
1st place: $500
2nd place: $300
Top u2201: $200
Top u2001: $200
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FIDE rated (except for Round 1 of the 2-day schedule). Although the event is aimed at the players rated 2000+, all are welcome to participate. Please note that the U.S. Amateur Championship is held simultaneously, offers a smaller EF and has three sections (u2200, u1701, and u1301). |
Notation is mandatory for the entire game (except for Round 1 of the 2-day schedule). |
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Accelerated pairings might be used. |
Organizers reserve the right to choose the highest of the published ratings (Regular, Rapid, Online Regular, Online Rapid, FIDE) for the purpose of section selection, pairings, and prizes. Only regular ratings are affected by this event. |
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Unrated players may not participate, but can register for the US Amateur North |
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3-day
2-day
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Refund Policy: If you register for the tournament and are unable to make it, please notify us at least two hours in advance of the start of round one. If this is done, we will refund your entry fee less the $15.