Event Calendar
2016 U.S. Amateur North Championship
17-18 September2016
Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West
$1,200 in prizes projected!
Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix!
SEPTEMBER 17-18 MINNESOTA
2016 U.S. Amateur North Championship
5SS, G/90 + 30 second increment.
Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, 3131 Campus Dr, Plymouth, MN 55441. 2 Sections:
Championship (U2200), 1st: Championship plaque plus $200 Amazon gift card, 2nd–3rd places: $150-$100 Amazon gift cards; U2000 1st: $60 Amazon gift card; U1800 1st: $60 Amazon gift card. Upset Trophy.
Reserve (U1600), 1st: Reserve Championship plaque plus $200 Amazon gift card, 2nd–3rd places: $150-$100 Amazon gift cards; U1400 1st: $60 Amazon gift card; U1200 1st: $60 Amazon gift card; U1000 1st: Trophy. Upset Trophy.
EF: $60, by 9/12 $70 at site. Reg.: 9 - 9:45 am. Rds.: Sat. 10-2:30-7:30, Sun. 10-3. One requested half-point bye allowed, any round, must request before start of round.
Additional details: www.chessweekend.com.
Info: Email Glenn Panner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no phone calls, please. Entry: Online entry at www.onlineregistration.cc or mail registration to Chess Weekend, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. NS. W.
2026 WCA Tour Leaders
| Name | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Lilly | 2066 | 74.04 |
| Josiah Stein | 2018 | 74.04 |
| Tim Bogenschutz | 1816 | 65.84 |
| Samuel Kuten | 1778 | 65.84 |
| Srinath Rangan | 1546 | 65.84 |
| Evan Seghers | 2175 | 65.84 |
2025 WCA Tour Winners
| Name | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|
| John De Mastri | 1685 | 475.83 |
| Aaron Jing | 2015 | 469.63 |
| Guy Hoffman | 1900 | 435.76 |
| Avanash Ram Amarnath | 1661 | 377.71 |
| Trevor Magness | 2308 | 371.35 |
Tour Events
| 2026 Wisconsin Rapid and Blitz State Championships (04/11) |
| Hales Corners Challenge XXXVIII (May 16, 2026 - Saturday) (05/16) |
| Arpad Elo Open (05/30) |
Tournaments
Champions
State Champions: Trevor Magness and Tamas Petenyi