THE WISCONSIN MEMORIAL
Held in remembrance of our lost chess-playing friends
NOTE: Capping entries at 97 due to space limitations. Snail mail entries will reduce online entries to less than what is available online.
December 16-17, 2023
ELIGIBILITY
The Wisconsin Memorial is open to all players. All entrants must be members of the US Chess Federation. US Chess membership may be purchased at the site. Wisconsin Chess Association membership is included in the entry. Our website address is www.wischess.org.
PLAYING SITE
Playing site is the Courtyard by Marriott Madison West, 2266 Deming Way, Middleton, WI 53562. Hotel rates are $92. Rooms may be reserved by calling 608-203-0100. Reserve early.
REGISTRATION
In addition to online registration, players may register onsite from 9:00-9:30 AM on Saturday, December 16. Please bring your chess clock. Phone inquiries may be directed to Mike Nietman at (608) 467-8510 or e-mail mike.nietman@charter.net.
SCHEDULE
The Wisconsin Memorial is a five-round Swiss-System event. Rounds are at 10:00 AM, 2:30 PM and 7:00 PM on Saturday. Sunday’s rounds are at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. The time control is Game in 90 minutes plus a 30 second increment per move. One ½-point bye is available for any round if requested in advance.
ENTRY FEES
If received by December 12, the entry fee is $35. All entries paid later are $10 more. If you pre-register but then cannot play, your entry will be refunded to you, less fees paid by the organizer for online registration, only if you notify the tournament director by 9:30 AM on December 16.
PRIZES
The following $900 prize fund is based on 60 players and four per class:
1st $210
2nd $140
‘A’ $100
‘B’ $90
‘C’ $80
‘D’ $70
‘E’ $60
Under 1000 $50
Unrated $50
Upset $50
SPECIAL NOTES
This tournament is a 2023 Wisconsin Chess Tour event! This is a no smoking, no computers, wheelchair accessible event.