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2024 North Central Open
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2024 North Central Open

*FIDE rated event*

December 27-29 (or 28-29 for 2-day schedule)

Wisconsin Chess Association tour event

Madison Marriott West, Middleton, WI 53562

1313 John Q Hammons Dr, (608) 831-2000

Chess Rate is $99 (King bed or two Queen beds; please reserve by Dec 20th): Book your group rate for North Central Chess Championship If the link doesn't work, please contact the organizers and we will make sure you get the chess rate! This is the site of the 2025 US Open. 

 

EQUIPMENT: uniform equipment (boards, sets, clocks) is provided and should be used

QUESTIONS: Chris Wainscott: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or  414-839-5232 (text please), Alex Betaneli This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

$3,400 Prize Fund

Three sections: Premier (FIDE rated), Reserve (Under 1901), and Booster (Under 1401)

 

 

SECTIONS

PRIZES (b/100)

Premier (FIDE Rated!)

 

 

 $600+traveling trophy — $400 

Under 2201:    $200

Under 2001:    $200

Reserve Under 1901

 

 

$400 — $300

Under 1701:     $200

Under 1501:     $200

Booster Under 1401

 

 

$400 — $300

Under 1201:    $200

 

 

 

Premier section is FIDE rated (except for Round 1 of the 2-day schedule)

Notation is mandatory for the entire game (except for Round 1 of the 2-day schedule).

Accelerated pairings might be used.

Organizers reserve the right to choose the highest of the published ratings (Regular, Rapid, Online Regular, Online Rapid, FIDE) for the purpose of section selection, pairings, and prizes. Only regular ratings are affected by this event.

Unrated players may not play in Premier and may not win over $200.

 

 

ENTRY FEES TIME CONTROLS AND PLAYING SCHEDULE
  • $89 online by 12/17
  • $99 online by 12/26
  • $119 after that or onsite 
  • 3-day entries after 6:30pm Friday receive ½-point bye for round 1
  • 2-day entries after 8:30am Saturday receive ½-point bye for round 1
  • You may play up one section for $20 extra 
  • 1/2 point byes OK all rounds, must commit before round 1 (maximum 2); please email organizers
  • Reentry available for $50 (no Premier to Premier)

3-day
G/90+30 second increment

  • Friday 7:00pm
  • Saturday 11:00am, 4:00pm
  • Sunday 10:00am, 3:00pm

2-day
Round 1: g/30+5 second increment, then merges with 3-day schedule

  • Saturday: 9:00am
  • Saturday: 11:00am, 4:00pm
  • Sunday: 10:00am, 3:00pm
Location Marriott West - Middleton, WI