5th MCW Open

$1,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund

Due to Limited Space, Entries are Limited to the First 80 Who Register

 

 

$1,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund

Saturday, November 2nd, 2024

Two Sections – Open & Reserve (Under 1601)

 

FORMAT:  Four Round Swiss System - Four Games in One Day - USCF Rated

 

TIME CONTROL:  Game in 60 Minutes; 5-second delay

 

ENTRY FEE:  $50 – Open;  $40 – Reserve

(both sections $10 more after October 26th, 2024)

 

Comp Entry for USCF 2200+:  Email td@ia-chess.com for entry. Must be entered on or before October 26th for comp entry.

 

 SITE REGISTRATION: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

 ROUNDS:  10 am -- 1 pm -- 3:30 pm -- 6 pm

 BYES: One half-point bye available. Must be requested before the start of round two. Byes are irrevocable once the first round starts. Additional 0 point byes may be requested.

 Pairings by WinTD

 

 PRIZES

OPEN                                                  RESERVE

1st                    $250                            1st                        $125 + trophy

2nd                   $150                            2nd                       $75 + trophy

A                      $100                            F                          $50 + trophy

B                      $75                              G & Below           $50 + trophy                                                                                        

C                     $75                                                                                                                                                     

D & Below        $50

 

Chief Tournament Director:  Ryan Murphy Assistant Tournament Director:  Chris Wainscott

 

SITE: Medical College of Wisconsin “Alumni Center” 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226

 

QUESTIONS:  td@ia-chess.com

 

USCF I.D. Required -- Bring your own clocks – Sets and Boards Provided

 

PARKING: We will send out information on parking before the tournament. There is always ample parking, but with the ongoing construction, the details of when and where to park tend to change over time.