Event Calendar
The Arpad Elo Open
May 30-31, 2026
Site: Courtyard by Marriott Madison West, 2266 Deming Way, Middleton, WI 53562.
Lodging Room Rate: $107 608-203-0100. Reserve early! Mention “Chess”. Or book online at Book your group rate for WI Chess Association - May 2026. Room rate cutoff date is April 29.
In 2 Sections
1) Open:
Open to all.
Entry Fee: $42 in advance by 5/26; $47 later or onsite. (Credit card and KingRegistration Fees added on)
Prizes: $$b/50: $400 – $250; ‘A’ - $150; U1800/Unrated - $140. Travelling trophy to winner!
2) Reserve:
Open to all rated under 1800 or unrated.
Entry Fee: $32 in advance by 5/26; $37 later or onsite. (Credit card and KingRegistration Fees added on)
Prizes: $$b/30: $125 - $100; ‘C’ - $85; ‘D’ - $75; U1200/Unrated - $75
Both:
Format: 5SS. Time Control: Game/90 minutes with a 30 second increment on each move.
Round Times: 10:00 – 2:30 – 7:00 Saturday and 10:00 – 3:00 Sunday
Onsite Registration: 5/30 8:45-9:30 A.M.
Entries: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719.
Info: Mike Nietman, 608-467-8510 (before 5/30) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
A 2026 Wisconsin Chess Tour event!
Withdrawals: Please notify the organizer prior to 9:30 am on Saturday, May 30. Doing so we will refund your entry fee less credit card and KingRegistration fees.
Online registration at Arpad Elo Open.
2025 WCA Tour Leaders
| 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 |
2024 WCA Tour Winners
| Name | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|
| James Coons | 1749 | 497.99 |
| Jonathon Prenot | 1932 | 452.00 |
| Guy Hoffman | 1901 | 439.27 |
| Ojas Sahoo | 1646 | 416.06 |
| John De Mastri | 1736 | 396.28 |
Tour Events
| NorthEastern Open (01/31) |
Tournaments
| NorthEastern Open (01/31) |
Champions
State Champions: Trevor Magness and Tamas Petenyi