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Wisconsin Chess AssociationMarshall Rohland Memorial
95th Wisconsin Closed Championship
A Wisconsin Chess Tour Event
September 2-4, 2023
(3-day schedule for Premier & Reserve; 1-day Novice section Sep. 2)
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Site:
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 Manitowoc |
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Intersection of I-43 and 151
4601 Calumet Avenue
Manitowoc, WI
Hotel rooms are $89.99 single or double. Call (920) 682-6000 for reservations. Mention ‘Chess Tournament’.
Excellent breakfast buffet included in the room price!
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Eligibility:
This event is open to all Wisconsin chess players, 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.
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$1,610 Prize Fund (based on 80 players)
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| Premier(1) |
| 1st |
$400+T |
| 2nd |
$250 |
| 3rd |
$150 |
| Exp |
$125 |
| A |
$100 |
B &
below |
$75 |
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| The Robert Reel traveling trophy will be engraved with the winner's name |
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| Reserve(2) |
| 1st |
$200+T |
| 2nd |
$100+T |
| C |
Trophy |
| D |
Trophy |
E &
below |
Trophy |
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| The winner's name will be engraved on the Marshall Rohland traveling trophy |
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| Novice(3) |
| 1st |
$100+T |
| 2nd |
$60+T |
| F (U1000) |
Trophy |
| G (U800) |
Trophy |
H (U600) &
below |
Trophy |
| Unrated |
Trophy |
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Playing Schedules:
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| Premier & Reserve |
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The (1) Premier (open to all) and (2) Reserve (under 1800) sections are six-round Swiss system events.
Time control all rounds 40/90, then SD/30 + 30 second increment. Rounds are Saturday 10:00 & 6:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 & 5:00, and Monday 10:00 & 3:30.
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| Novice |
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The (3) Novice section is a 1-day, four-round Swiss system event open to players rated under 1200 or unrated.
Time control is G/60 + 5 second increment. Rounds are Saturday at 10:00, 1:00, 3:30, and 6:00.
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Registration:
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Players may register online at King Registration. Registration will be accepted at the site Saturday, Sep. 2nd 8:00-9:30 AM. If your USCF membership is not current be prepared to purchase or renew your membership during late registration. Please bring your chess clock.
One ½-point bye is available for any round except the last if requested in advance.
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Entry fees:
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Premier |
Reserve |
Novice |
| Pay on KingRegistration.com |
$58.00 |
$42.50 |
$27.00 |
| * Mail-in registration |
$55.00 |
$40.00 |
$25.00 |
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*** After 8/30 ***
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| Pay on KingRegistration.com |
$68.00 |
$52.50 |
$32.00 |
| * Mail-in registration |
$65.00 |
$50.00 |
$30.00 |
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*Mail-in registrations must be received by 8/30/2023 to qualify for the early registration discount. Send mail-in registrations to: Steve Erbach, 939 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, WI 54220.
Special Notes:
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The $50 Scott Kittsley Memorial Upset Prize will be awarded to the person scoring the greatest upset in the tournament. The event is no smoking. The site is wheelchair accessible. No computers allowed.
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Questions? Call Steve Erbach at 920-279-5688; or send email inquiries to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Bring your chess clock! Sets provided.
Come early for the Holiday Inn's excellent Breakfast Buffet from 6:30-10:00. $9.95 is a heck of a deal! If you stay at the hotel, the buffet is included in the $89.99 room rate!
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Location Holiday Inn - Manitowoc, 4601 Calumet Ave, Manitowoc, WI
