Wisconsin Chess Association

In collaboration with

 

96^th Wisconsin Closed Championship / Marshall Rohland Memorial

A Wisconsin Chess Tour Event

August 16-18, 2024

Holiday Inn, Manitowoc, WI

Guest rooms at the Holiday Inn are $99. Room rate includes a full breakfast buffet... not just a "continental" breakfast... a full buffet with eggs, breakfast potatoes, pancakes, waffles, juice, milk, fruit, sausage, bacon... the works!

$4500 cash prize fund unconditionally guaranteed

Three sections: Premier (1800 & above), Reserve (under 1800), and Novice (under 1200)

Prizes

Premier:

• 1st $1000
• 2nd $600
• 3rd $400
• Expert $315
• Class A $260
• trophies for all place and Class prizes
• plus the Robert Reel Memorial travelling trophy to the Premier winner

 

Reserve:

• 1st $500
• 2nd $300
• 3rd $200
• Class C $150
• Class D $125
• Class E & below $100
• trophies for all place and Class prizes
• plus the Marshall Rohland Memorial travelling trophy to the Reserve winner

 

Novice:

• 1st $250
• 2nd $150
• 3rd $100
• Class F trophy
• Class G trophy
• Class H trophy
• Unrated trophy
• trophies to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd as well

 

Scott Kittsley Memorial Upset Prize: $50

Entry Fees

• Premier (1800 & above)
  • Register by Aug.14, 2024:
    • $78.60 (mail-in $75)
    • Class B and below players wishing to "play up" to the Premier: $88.90 (mail-in $85)
  • After Aug. 14, 2024:
    • $88.90 (mail-in $85)
    • Class B and below players wishing to "play up" to the Premier: $99.20 (mail-in $95)
• Reserve (Under 1800)
  • Register by Aug. 14, 2024: $52.85 (mail-in $50)
  • After Aug. 14, 2024: $63.15 (mail-in $60)
• Novice (Under 1200)
  • Register by Aug. 14, 2024: $32.25 (mail-in $30)
  • After Aug. 14, 2024: $37.40 (mail-in $35)

We are able to keep the entry fees low due to the generosity of our benefactors contributing 44% of the prize fund

Schedule & Time Control

3-day Schedule for Premier and Reserve:

• Friday, Aug. 16, 6:00 PM
• Saturday, Aug. 17, 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
• Sunday, Aug. 18, 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM
• Time control all rounds 40/90, SD/30 with 30 sec. increment beginning with move 1.
• One 1/2-point bye is available in the Premier or Reserve sections in rounds 1, 2, 3, or 4 if requested in advance of the tournament.

 

2-day Schedule for Premier and Reserve:

• Saturday, Aug. 17, 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
  • Time control for rounds 1 & 2: G/90 with 5 second increment
• Third round at 6:00 PM Saturday
• Sunday, Aug. 18, 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM
  • Time control for rounds 3-5: 40/90, SD/30 with 30 sec. increment beginning with move 1
• One 1/2-point bye is available in the Premier or Reserve sections in rounds 1, 2, 3, or 4 if requested in advance of the tournament.

1-day Schedule for Novice: 4-rounds on Saturday, Aug. 17: 10:00, 1:00, 3:30, and 6:00. Time control all rounds: G/60 with 5 second delay.

Mail-in entries and checks should be made out to:

Terran Chess Federation
939 Lincoln Blvd.
Manitowoc, WI  54220

Please include:

• your entry fee (check or money order made out to: Terran Chess Federation)
• your name
• your mailing address
• email address
• phone number
• USCF ID
• Indicate which section you're entering
  • Premier (1800 & above)
    • if your rating is under 1800, you may play in the Premier by paying the "play-up" entry fee
    • See 'Entry Fees' above
  • Reserve (under 1800)
  • Novice (under 1200) Saturday 4-round Swiss
• If Premier or Reserve
  • indicate 2-day or 3-day schedule
  • if you want a 1/2-point bye, indicate which round, 1 – 4

 

Questions? Contact Steve Erbach, terranchess@gmail.com, 920-279-5688