2024 Milwaukee Open "Chesswaukee II"

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Student Union

Event Overview

2024 Milwaukee Open

Date: September 14, 2024

Location: UWM Student Union, 2200 E Kenwood Bvld, Milwaukee, WI 53211

Format: Four Round G/60d5 Swiss Tournament

Round Times: 10 AM, 1 PM, 3:30 PM, 6 PM | 1 Half Point Bye Allowed, Unlimited 0 Point Byes Allowed

Sections: Open, U1500 Reserve, U1000 Novice

Entry Fees: $15 for current university students, $30 by August 14, $45 regular, $60 on-site, $10 play-up fee assessed for lower-rated players entering stronger sections

Prizes: $1000 Prize Fund based on 80 entries (ties will mean prizes are split under USCF rules)

  • $250 to Open 1st Place
  • $125 to Open 2nd Place
  • $75 to Open 3rd Place
  • $60 to Top U1800/Unrated in Open
  • $125 to U1500 1st Place
  • $75 to U1500 2nd Place
  • $50 to U1500 3rd Place
  • $40 to Top U1200/Unrated in U1500 Reserve
  • $100 to U1000 1st Place
  • $50 to U1000 2nd Place
  • $30 to U1000 3rd Place
  • $20 to Top U600/Unrated in U1000 Novice

Please note that PayPal will be the preferred method of cash prize distribution!

Entries: Registration is done on KingRegistration

Refunds: Contact tournament organizer at least one day before the event. Entry fees less KingRegistration processing fees will be guaranteed refunded

All minors attending must be accompanied by a supervising adult: a parent, a guardian, or a coach authorized by the minor’s school to supervise the minor. The supervising adult must remain with the minor at all times during the event, per UWM policy on Minor Protection & Adult Leadership.

UWM Union restaurants may be open on Saturday 9/14. Restaurants are located within walking distance on Oakland Avenue!

This is a Wisconsin Tour event!

Address:

2200 E Kenwood Bvld
Milwaukee, WI 53211
United States

Sections: 3
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund: 1000
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Chess Club at UW-Milwaukee
Email: chess-officers-Group@uwm.edu
Phone:
Website: