2026 WI State G/60 Championship
Presented in conjunction between the UW Milwaukee Chess Club, IAC, and Growth Chess
Date: October 17th, 2026
Location: UW-Milwaukee Student Union, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211. Playing hall is the Union Ballroom (W195)
Format: Four Round G/60; d5 Swiss Tournament
Round Times: 10 AM, 1 PM, 3:30 PM, 6 PM | 1 Half Point Bye Allowed, Unlimited 0 Point Byes Allowed
Sections: Premier (1500+), Reserve (1000-1501), Novice (U1000)
Entry Fees:
Premier (1500+): $50 regular, $60 after 10/10, $65 on-site,
Reserve (1000-1501): $40 regular, $50 after 10/10, $55 on-site
Novice (U/1001): $35 regular, $45 after 10/10, $50 on-site.
Premier/Reserve $10 play-up fee is assessed for lower-rated players entering higher sections.
UWM Students: Email info@growthchess.com for a discounted entry fee.
Pairings by WinTD. Accelerated pairings may be used.
Prizes: $1000 Prize Fund based on 100 entries
Premier
1st Place - $250
2nd Place - $125
3rd Place - $75
Top U1800/Unrated - $60
Reserve
1st Place - $125
2nd Place - $75
3rd Place - $50
Top U1200/Unrated - $40
Novice
1st Place - $100
2nd Place - $50
3rd Place - $30
Top U600/Unrated - $20
Please note that PayPal will be the preferred method of cash prize distribution, but we are able to write a check on-site as well if needed!
Questions? Email - Andrew Schley at info@growthchess.com or text/call 608-852-0126 or email Devon at Dgrohall@uwm.edu
Refunds: Contact tournament organizer at least one day before the event. Entry fees less King Registration processing fees will be guaranteed refunded
All minors attending must be accompanied by a supervising adult: a parent, a guardian, or a coach authorized by the minor’s school to supervise the minor. The supervising adult must remain with the minor at all times during the event, per UWM policy on Minor Protection & Adult Leadership.
UWM Union restaurants may be open on Saturday. Restaurants are located within walking distance on Oakland Avenue!