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. Call (920) 682-6000 for reservations. Mention ‘Chess Tournament’. 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

Eligibility:

This event is open to all Wisconsin residents, former champions and students in WI schools. 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.

Entry Fees (mail-in entry fees in parentheses)

(Go to KingRegistration to register online)

• 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.

Registration:

Players may register by mail (see below for what to include) or at KingRegistration. Registration will be accepted at the site Friday, Aug. 16th from 4:00-5:30 (for 3-day schedule) or Saturday, Aug. 17th, from 8:30-9:30 AM (for 2-day or 1-day schedule). Please bring your electronic chess clock. Sets and boards provided. One ½-point bye is available in the Premier and Reserve sections for rounds 1, 2, 3, or 4 if requested in advance.

You may register at KingRegistration, or your mail-in entry and check 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, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 920-279-5688