2027 WISCONSIN RAPID AND BLITZ STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

May 1, 2027

Site:  Courtyard by Marriott Madison West, 2266 Deming Way, Middleton, WI  53562.

Lodging Room Rate: $99 (single) or $105 (double) 608-203-0100.  Reserve early!  Mention “Chess”.  Or book online which will be added once it is received.

RAPID

4 round Swiss System in 2 sections with a time control of Game/25 minutes +3 second increment per move.  Regular ratings will be used for pairings and prizes, but event will be quick rated.  Accelerated pairings may be used pending turnout.

Entry Fee: $32.17 by 4/27 or $37.32 later or $35 onsite.  (Entry fee includes credit card and KingRegistration Fees for online entries)

Prizes:  Reserve: $$b/30:  $100-80, U1000-50, Unrated-50

Onsite Registration: 5/1 9:00-9:30 am.

Rounds: 10 am, 11:15 am, 1 pm and 2:15 pm.

For requested byes use rounds 1-4.  One max.

BLITZ

5 round Double Swiss System with a time control of Game/3 minutes +2 second increment per move.  Regular ratings will be used for pairings and prizes, but event will be blitz rated.

Entry Fee: $21.88 by 4/27; $27.03 later or $25 onsite.  (Entry fee includes credit card and KingRegistration Fees for online entries)

Onsite Registration: 5/1 9:00 am - 3:30 pm.

Rounds: 4 pm then ASAP.

For requested byes use rounds 5-9 as blitz rounds 1-5.  One max.

Entering both events online?  Save!  Combined Entry Fee for Rapid and Blitz is $52.75 by 4/27; $63.04 later.

Prizes For each event:  Rapid: $$b/55 in the Rapid and $$b/40 in the Blitz:  $150-100. A-$90; B-$80; C-$70; D-$60; E-$50 and Unrated-$50

Online Entries: 2027 Wisconsin Rapid and Blitz State Championships

Entries: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719.

Information: Mike Nietman, 608-467-8510 (before 5/1) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Rapid Championship is a 2027 Wisconsin Chess Tour event!

Withdrawals:  Please notify the organizer prior to 9:30 am on May 1.  Doing so we will refund your entry fee (less credit card and KingRegistration fees if registered online).