Event Calendar
January 27-28
Hilton Garden Inn, 1355 W. 20th St, Oshkosh WI 54901. HR: $85 920-966-1300 (Mention Chess-Reserve Early).
In 3 Sections,
Open:
5SS, 35/90,SD/60;d5, Entry Fee: $40 by 1/23; $47 at site. Prizes b/30: $200-125.
1900-$110,1800-$100,1700-$100,1600-$90,U1600-$75. Rounds: 10-2: 30-7:30;10-3.
Reserve:
5SS, 35/90,SD/60;d5, Open to U1500. Entry Fee: $25 by 1/23; $32 on site. Prizes b/20: $70-50. 1200: $40; U1200-$40. Rounds: 10-2:30-7:30;10-3.
Novice:
6SS, G/60;d5, Open to U1000. Entry Fee: $15 by 1/23; $22 at site. Prizes: Trophies to 1st-5th. Rounds: 10-1-3:30-6:30;10-1.
ALL: On-site Registration: 1/27 - 8:45-9:30 am. One 1/2-point any Rd. Full-pt bye to 2100+ in Rd.1 if requested before Late Registration ends. Checks payable to Mike Nietman. Entries to Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719
2026 WCA Tour Leaders
| Name | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Guy Hoffman | 1900 | 267.64 |
| Aaron Jing | 2071 | 251.91 |
| Allen Becker | 2003 | 241.51 |
| Derek Sachs | 2171 | 211.97 |
| James Coons | 1738 | 203.20 |
| James Ellis | 1700 | 179.37 |
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
| Hales Corners Challenge XXXIX (October 3, 2026 - Saturday) (10/03) |
| 2026 WI State G/60 Championship (10/17) |
Tournaments
| Hales Corners Challenge XXXIX (October 3, 2026 - Saturday) (10/03) |
| 2026 South Dakota Governor's Cup (10/16) |
| 2026 WI State G/60 Championship (10/17) |
| WCA Veterans Tournament (11/14) |
| Wisconsin Junior Open (11/14) |
Champions
State Champions: Trevor Magness