Event Calendar
MICHAEL A. SELIG MEMORIAL/60TH NORTHEASTERN OPEN
Site: Holiday Inn, 4601 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, WI 54220.
Hotel Lodging Rates: $99. 920-682-6000. Reserve early! Rate guaranteed only until January 29 otherwise may be higher.
In 3 Sections
1) Open:
Open to all.
Entry Fee: $45 in advance by 2/22; $50 at site.
Prizes: $$b/60: $350 – $250; 1900 - $190; 1800 - $180; 1700 - $170; 1600 - $160; U1600 - $150. Travelling trophy to top NorthEastern Wisconsin finisher!
Format: 5SS. Time Control: Game/90 minutes with a 30 second increment on each move.
Round Times: 10:00 – 2:30 – 7:30 Saturday and 10:00 – 3:00 Sunday
Special Notes: Full point bye to 2100+ in round 1 if pre-registered and requested.
Complimentary entry to 2200+ if pre-registered with the entry subtracted from any winnings.
2) Reserve:
Open to all rated under 1500 or unrated.
Entry Fee: $30 in advance by 2/2; $35 at site.
Prizes: $$b/20: $100 - $75; 1200 $50; U1200 - $50
Format: 5SS. Time Control: Game/90 minutes with a 30 second increment 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: $20 in advance by 2/2; $25 at site.
Trophies: High-quality marble trophies to Top 5.
Format: 6SS. Time Control: Game/45 minutes with a 15 second increment on each move.
Round Times: 10:00 – 1:00 – 3:30 - 6:30 Saturday and 10:00 – 1:00 Sunday
Onsite Registration: 2/6 8:45-9:30 A.M.
Entries: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719.
Info: Mike Nietman, 608-467-8510 (before noon 2/5) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Online registration at www.kingregistration.com/event/NorthEasternOpen60 with online charges added on.
NEWCA Procedural Rules in effect.
A 2027 Wisconsin Chess Tour event!
2026 WCA Tour Leaders
| Name | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Guy Hoffman | 1900 | 267.64 |
| Aaron Jing | 2071 | 251.91 |
| Allen Becker | 2003 | 241.51 |
| Derek Sachs | 2171 | 211.97 |
| James Coons | 1738 | 203.20 |
| James Ellis | 1700 | 179.37 |
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
| 2026 WI State G/60 Championship (10/17) |
| The Wisconsin Memorial (12/05) |
Tournaments
| 2026 South Dakota Governor's Cup (10/16) |
| 2026 WI State G/60 Championship (10/17) |
| WCA Veterans Tournament (11/14) |
| Wisconsin Junior Open (11/14) |
| The Wisconsin Memorial (12/05) |
| 2026 North Central Open (12/25) |
Champions
State Champions: Trevor Magness