Random Lake, WI
December 18
14th Joe Feider Memorial
Looking for a fun, free, one-day chess tournament? Come to Random Lake, Wisconsin on December 18, 2010 for the 14th Joe Feider Memorial Tournament! Registration starts at 9AM on Saturday, December 18. 5 round Swiss, G/30, unrated. Call Tom at 262-284-1948 if you have any questions!


Madison, WI
December 18
The Wisconsin Memorial
Open to all chessplayers who are or become USCF members. 5SS. 10-2:30-7:30 Saturday and 10-3:30 Sunday. TC: 45/2, 25/1 then SD/1 except Rd 4 which will be 45/2 then SD/1. $600 b/on 50 players. Advance EF is $22 by 12/14. $24 at site. Juniors may deduct $4 from their entry fee. Click Here for full details.


Milwaukee, WI
December 27 - December 30
2010 Pan American Championships
Note: This year's edition includes an Open + rated Scholastic sections (12/28-30) and an unrated Scholastic section (12/29 one day only), see Wisconsin TLA section. Blitz tournament on 12/28. Playing site: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6401 South 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53207. 1-414-764-5300. Free shuttle from the airport. Free parking and wireless internet. Mention Special Chess Rate $78 (single or double). Reserve by December 10th or rate may increase. Intercollegiate Section (12/27-30): 6SS, g/90+30sec/move increment. Open to College and University teams from North and South America, including the Caribbean (4 player teams, up to 2 alternates). Teams must supply letter from school stating the players meet eligibility requirements. Prize Fund: Championships are awarded in 4 divisions (based on average rating) and $4,300GG: Division One $1,200-800-600-400, best International team $500; Division two winner $400, Division three and four winners: plaques. $100 + plaques to best scores on each board. Schedule: late registration and check in 3:00-5:00pm on 12/27; opening ceremony: 5:00pm; Rds.: 6:00pm on 12/27, 11:00am and 5:00pm on 12/28, 11:00am and 5:00pm on 12/29, 11:00am on 12/30. Closing ceremony at 4:00pm on 12/30. FIDE and USCF rated; USCF rules used. EF: $240/team priority registration by December 1st, 2010; $295/team thereafter. Please make checks payable to Wisconsin Chess Academy and send to Alex Betaneli, PO Box 260122, Madison, WI 53726. All entries will be confirmed over email and posted onwww.wichessacademy.comandwww.monroi.comINFO: abetaneli@wichessacademy.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or abetaneli@hotmail.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it, 1-608-334-2574. Boards and sets provided, please bring clocks.


Mequon, WI
January 8
Ozaukee Seasonal Series - Winter Tournament
Ozaukee Seasonal Series - Winter Tournament, Sponsored by Ozaukee Regional Chess Association http://OrcaChess.org, Saturday, January 8, 2011, Two Sections – Open & Reserve (Under 1500) FORMAT: Five Round Swiss System - Five Games in One Day - USCF Rated TIME LIMIT: Game in 30 Minutes (30 minutes per player) ENTRY FEE: $10 (both sections $5 more if received after December 15, 2010) SITE REGISTRATION: 9:00 am – 9:45 am ROUNDS: 10 am – 11:15 am – 1 pm – 2:15 pm – 3:30 pm PRIZES: Cash prizes to 1st and 2nd place in each section SITE: Christ Church, 13460 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, WI I-43 to Exit 85 (Mequon Road) west, turn right (north) on Port Washington Road, 2.9 miles on right ENTRIES TO: Tom Hudson – 822 W Grand Ave, Port Washington WI 53074 QUESTIONS TO: Tom Hudson – 262-284-1948 or admin@orcachess.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Pairings by WinTD - No Computer Entries - No Smoking - No Cell Phones USCF I.D. Required - Bring your own clocks - Sets and Boards Provided. Half point bye available in Round 1, 2, 3 or 4 if requested prior to round 1; not available in Round 5. Full details are available in a PDF file on our website: http://orcachess.org/ORCA-2011-Winter-Seasonal-Tourney.pdf


Neenah, WI
January 29-30
46th Northeastern Open
5/SS, 35/90 then SD/60. 2 SECTIONS: OPEN and RESERVE (Under/1500). Holiday Inn - Neenah, 123 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, WI 54956. Hotel phone: 1-800-725-6348. ROOM RATES: $79 sgl/dbl. Mention chess. REG.: 9-9:30 on 1/29/11. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:15 and 10-3:15. BYES: One half-point Bye in any Round. FULL-point Bye in Rd. 1 to 2100+ if pre-registered. EF: OPEN = $39, RESERVE = $18, Both $6 more if paid after 1/24/11. Checks payable to Mike Selig - TD. PRIZES: OPEN: ($1400 b/60, 5/class) 1st- $300, 2nd- $210, best 1900-$180, 1800-$170, 1700-$160, 1600-$150, U/1600=$120, 2nd U/1600= $80. RESERVE: 1st-$60, 2nd-$40. Trophies to: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, best 1200, 1100, 1000, 900, 800, 700, U/700, Unrated. ADVANCE ENTRIES: 46th NORTHEASTERN, Mike Selig-TD, 2895 "B" W. Fourth St., Appleton, WI 54914-4330. TD phone: 1-920-739-7550. E-mail to: mselig@tds.net. OTHER INFO: Bookseller at site. Fox River Mall, with 167 stores, is 4 miles from site! Chess Magnet School JGP.


Madison, WI
February 5
Madison Winter Rated Beginner Open
Complete details for this tournament can be found Here.


Oshkosh, WI
March 19 - 20
Wisconsin Scholastic Chess Championships
More info to come.


Pewaukee, WI
March 26
30th Annual Waukesha Memorial
Complete details for this tournament can be found Here.


Madison, WI
April 2
Madison Spring Rated Beginner Open
Complete details for this tournament can be found Here.


Milwaukee, WI
April 16
Hales Corners Challenge XIII
Apr. 15, 2011 Hales Corners Challenge XIII 10 USCF Grand Prix Points Wisconsin 4SS, G/60. Two Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600).