Upcoming Wisconsin Chess Events

MILWAUKEE WEST May 9 3rd Annual Future Stars of Chess Invitational Tournament
W191 S6445 S. Hillendale Dr Muskego, WI. Three sections: K-3, K-6, and Parents and Relatives.
K-3 and K-6 6SS G/30, Parents and Relatives 4SS G/30. EF: $10 by 05/06/2009, $15 after. Online registration: www.wscachess.org. Click on the "tournaments" button, or follow the ho to register directions.


MADISON May 9 Madison Spring Rated Beginner Open (RBO)
D240 Downtown MATC Campus, 211 N Carroll St., Madison, WI 53703. In 2 Sections Open: 5SS, G/30, EF: $13 adv/$20 at site. $$: $50-20. Trophies 1st/2nd/3rd Overall, 1st/2nd U1000/U800/Unr. Reserve: 5SS, G/30, Open to Age 12 or less. EF: $11 adv/$20 at site. Prizes: Trophies 1st/2nd for ages 11-12/9-10/8 & Under. ALL: Open to 1199 & under. Reg.: 7:30am. Rds. : 8-9:15-10:30-12-1:15. ENT/INFO: George Alexander 608-669-3385. checkmate@tds.net. groups.google.com/group/madison-chess-league. NS NC W.

MILWAUKEE WEST May 16-17 Arpad Elo Open
5-SS30/90,SD/1.Comfort Suites, I-94 and WI-164, Pewaukee, WI. Hotel rates $85/night, must book by May 3rd. phone 262-506-2000 Two sections: Open and Reserve(U1800).EF: $35 Open, $25 reserve, both $5 more at site. Juniors -$3 from entry. At site registration: 9-9:30. Rounds: 10-2:30-7:30; 10-3:30. $$: b/40 Open: 1st $165, 2nd $140, A $95, U1800 $95. Reserve: 1st $90, 2nd $70, C $55, U1400 $55. Advance entries (check payable to WCA) to Ben Corcoran, N68 W24878 Stonegate Ct. #212, Sussex, WI 53089. Questions: 262-506-4203 or email at ben38corcoran@yahoo.com. A Wisconsin Tour event! WCL JGP.

MILWAUKEE June 21-25 Wisconsin Chess Academy Summer Chess Camp
Would you like to get to the next level in chess for the next school year?
Ramada Conference Center Milwaukee, WI. Staff includes: Grandmaster Gregory Serper, Grandmaster Joshua Friedel, FIDE Master Alexander Betaneli, National Master Erik Santarius, National Master Ashish Vaja. More information Alexander Betaneli: 608-334-2574; abetaneli@hotmail.com or Ashish Vaja: 414-234-1005; Ashish@VajaChess.com.

MILWAUKEE July 10-12 2009 U. S. Junior Open Championship Wisconsin Ramada Conference Center, 6331 S 13th St., Milwaukee, WI 53221. Chess rate of $79, 414-764-1500
Three sections based on age: Under 21, Under 15, Under 11. 5SS, G/90. Ramada Airport Milwaukee, WI. Chess U21: $300+entry to 2010 Junior Closed-$150. Individual trophies: 1st overall, best player for ages 17-18, 15-16, under 15. Team trophies: top three high schools, top club.U15: Individual trophies: top 3 overall, best player for ages 11-13, under 11. Team trophies: top three middle schools, top club. U11: Individual trophies: top 3 overall, best player for ages 9, 8, 7, 6&under. Team trophies: top three elementary schools, top club. All participants receive commemorative medals. EF: $35 ($30 per player if 4 or more pre-register together) advance; $50 after July 10th. Cash only at site. Schedule: Opening ceremony: Friday at 2:45pm. Rounds: Friday 3:00pm, Saturday 10:00am and 2:00pm, Sunday 10:00am and 2:00pm. Closing ceremony: Sunday 5:30pm. Side Events: ($20/event) BLITZ: Friday at 7:00pm. BUGHOUSE: Saturday at 7:00pm. SIMUL: Friday at 7:00pm and Saturday at 7:00pm. PARENTS AND COACHES TOURNEY: 3SS G/30 (not rated) Saturday 10:30am, 2:15pm, 3:30pm. Info/questions: ashish@vajachess.com or 414-234-1005, abetaneli@hotmail.com or 608-334-2574. Make Checks Payable to and Send Entries to: VICA, 6822 North Crestwood Dr., Glendale WI 53209 or online registration at http://www.wscachess.org/. WCL JGP.