Event Calendar
Memorializing Wisconsin's premier organizer in his flagship event!
MICHAEL A. SELIG MEMORIAL/56TH NORTHEASTERN OPEN
Site: DoubleTree by Hilton, 150 S. Nicolet Rd., Appleton, WI 54914.
Hotel Lodging Rates: $87. 920-735-9955. Reserve early! Rate guaranteed only until January 4 otherwise may be higher.
In 3 Sections
1) Open:
Open to all.
Entry Fee: $41 in advance by 1/31; $48 at site.
Prizes: $$b/40: $250 – 175; 1900 - $135; 1800 - $125; 1700 - $115; 1600 - $105; U1600 - $95. Travelling trophy to top NorthEastern Wisconsin finisher!
Format: 5SS. Time Control: Game/120 minutes with a 5 second delay on each move.
Round Times: 10:00 – 2:30 – 7:30 Saturday and 10:00 – 3:00 Sunday
Special Notes: Full point bye to 2100+ in round 1 if pre-registered and requested.
Complimentary entry to 2200+ if pre-registered with the entry subtracted from any winnings.
2) Reserve:
Open to all rated under 1500 or unrated.
Entry Fee: $26 in advance by 1/31; $33 at site.
Prizes: $$b/20: $70 - $50; 1200 $40; U1200 - $40
Format: 5SS. Time Control: Game/120 minutes with a 5 second delay on each move.
Round Times: 10:00 – 2:30 – 7:30 Saturday and 10:00 – 3:00 Sunday
3) Novice:
Open to all rated under 1000 or unrated.
Entry Fee: $16 in advance by 1/31; $23 at site.
Trophies: High quality marble trophies to Top 5.
Format: 6SS. Time Control: Game/60 minutes with a 5 second delay on each move.
Round Times: 10:00 – 1:00 – 3:30 - 6:30 Saturday and 10:00 – 1:00 Sunday
Onsite Registration: 2/4 8:45-9:30 A.M.
Entries: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719.
Info: Mike Nietman, 608-467-8510 (before noon 2/3) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Online registration at www.kingregistration.com
NEWCA Procedural Rules in effect.
A 2023 Wisconsin Chess Tour event!
2024 WCA Tour Leaders
Name | Rating | Points |
---|---|---|
Jonathon Prenot | 1929 | 370.20 |
James Coons | 1745 | 351.38 |
Guy Hoffman | 1902 | 310.08 |
Evan Seghers | 2118 | 305.70 |
Trevor Magness | 2288 | 301.35 |
2023 WCA Tour Winners
Name | Rating | Points |
---|---|---|
John Zapata | 2219 | 547.23 |
Guy Hoffman | 1905 | 423.03 |
James Coons | 1770 | 405.24 |
Avinash Rajendra | 2164 | 385.03 |
Asher Frederick | 1295 | 343.53 |
Tour Events
Manitowoc Tornado 5 (11/23) |
The Wisconsin Memorial (12/14) |
2024 North Central Open (12/27) |
Michael A. Selig Memorial/58th NorthEastern Open Chess Championship (02/01) |
Tournaments
Manitowoc Tornado 5 (11/23) |
The Wisconsin Memorial (12/14) |
2024 North Central Open (12/27) |
Michael A. Selig Memorial/58th NorthEastern Open Chess Championship (02/01) |
Champions
State Champion: Trevor Magness