THE WISCONSIN MEMORIAL

 

Held in remembrance of our lost chess playing friends

  

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 Courtyard by Marriott, 2266 Deming Way, Middleton, WI  53562.  Hotel rates are $107 if reserved by November 20.  Rooms may be reserved by calling 608-662-1100. 

 

REGISTRATION   Players may register by mail using the form below.  Online registration is available at The Wisconsin Memorial but processing fees apply.  Registration will be accepted at the site from 9:00-9:30 AM on Saturday, December 5.  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 1, the entry fee is $40.  All entries paid later are $10 more.  If you pre-register but then cannot play, your entry will be refunded to you only if you notify the tournament director by 9:30 AM on December 5.  Credit card and online registration fees incurred by WCA will not be returned.

 

PRIZES   The following $1150 prize fund is based on 70 players and a minimum of four per class: 

                        1st = $300                    

                        2nd = 200        

                        ‘A’ = 115    

                        ‘B’ = 105 

                        ‘C’ = 95     

                        ‘D’ = 85

                        'E' = 75

                        Under 1000 = 65

                        Unrated = 60

                        Upset = 50

 

SPECIAL NOTES       This tournament is a 2026 Wisconsin Chess Tour event!  This is a no smoking, no computers, wheelchair accessible event.