Event Calendar
2019 QUICK CHESS
SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday, March 2
ELIGIBILITY: K-12 students are eligible. This is a very beginner-friendly event, so new players are encouraged to participate. Experienced tournament players may want to choose the Open section (see separate flyer).
PLAYING SITE:Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Madison (3841 East Washington Ave, Madison WI 53704; 608-819-6298)
PRIZES:20 individual trophies based on age and 5 team trophies. Every participant receives chocolate.
SCHEDULE: everyone plays four games, there is no elimination (you can skip some games if needed). Late registration is 9:00-9:30am. Round times: 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 2:00pm. Award ceremony/chocolate party begins shortly after the last round.
ENTRY:$25 by February 25th, $30 by March 1st, $40 at site. Please include player’s name, grade, name of the school, as well as contact email and phone number. PayPal(preferred): log in, choose “send money” option selecting to send to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., pick “sending to a friend” and enter the appropriate amount. Checks (please do not mail after February 25th): Wisconsin Chess Academy, 1280 Greenway Terrace #1, Brookfield WI 53005
QUESTIONS:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. is best, 608-334-2574 (texting works better than calling)
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
| 44th Annual Waukesha Memorial (02/28) |
| 2026 Wisconsin Rapid and Blitz State Championships (04/11) |
| Hales Corners Challenge XXXVIII (May 16, 2026 - Saturday) (05/16) |
Tournaments
Champions
State Champions: Trevor Magness and Tamas Petenyi