Event Overview
96th Wisconsin Closed Championship / Marshall Rohland Memorial
A Wisconsin Chess Tour Event
August 16-18, 2024
Holiday Inn, Manitowoc, WI
Guest rooms at the Holiday Inn are $99. Call (920) 682-6000 for reservations. Mention ‘Chess Tournament’. Room rate includes a full breakfast buffet... not just a "continental" breakfast... a full buffet with eggs, breakfast potatoes, pancakes, waffles, juice, milk, fruit, sausage, bacon... the works!
$4500 cash prize fund unconditionally guaranteed
Eligibility
This event is open to all Wisconsin residents, former champions and students in WI schools. 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.
Three sections: Premier (1800 & above), Reserve (under 1800), and Novice (under 1200).
Under 1800 players may enter the Premier section by paying the "play up" entry fee (see below).
Prizes
Premier (1800 & above):
- 1st $1000 + Trophy
- 2nd $600
- 3rd $400
- Expert $315
- Class A $260
- The Robert Reel Memorial traveling trophy to the Premier winner
Reserve (under 1800):
- 1st $500
- 2nd $300
- 3rd $200
- Class C $150
- Class D $125
- Class E & below $100
- trophies for all place and Class prizes
- plus the Marshall Rohland Memorial traveling trophy to the Reserve winner
Novice (under 1200):
- 1st $250 + trophy
- 2nd $150 + trophy
- 3rd $100 + trophy
- Class F trophy
- Class G trophy
- Class H trophy
- Unrated trophy
Scott Kittsley Memorial Upset Prize: $50
Entry Fees
- Premier (1800 & above)
- Reserve (Under 1800)
- Novice (Under 1200)
We are able to keep the entry fees low due to the generosity of our benefactors contributing 44% of the prize fund
Registration, Schedule, and Time Control
3-day Schedule for Premier and Reserve:
- Register Friday, Aug. 16, from 4:30-5:30 PM
- You may register at King Registration
- Friday, Aug. 16, 6:00 PM
- Saturday, Aug. 17, 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
- Sunday, Aug. 18, 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM
- Time control all rounds 40/90, SD/30 with 30 sec. increment beginning with move 1.
- One 1/2-point bye is available in the Premier section in rounds 1, 2, 3, or 4 if requested in advance of the tournament.
2-day Schedule for Premier and Reserve:
- Register Saturday, Aug. 17, from 8:30-9:30 AM
- You may register at King Registration
- Saturday, Aug. 17, 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- Time control for rounds 1 & 2: G/90 with 5 second increment
- Third round at 6:00 PM Saturday
- Sunday, Aug. 18, 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM
- Time control for rounds 3-5: 40/90, SD/30 with 30 sec. increment beginning with move 1
- One 1/2-point bye is available in the Reserve section in rounds 1, 2, 3, or 4 if requested in advance of the tournament.
1-day Schedule for Novice:
- Register Saturday, Aug. 17, from 8:30-9:30 AM
- You may register at King Registration
- 4-rounds on Saturday, Aug. 17: 10:00, 1:00, 3:30, and 6:00
- Time control all rounds: G/60 with 5 second delay.
Online Registration
Mail-in entries and checks should be made out to:
Terran Chess Federation
939 Lincoln Blvd.
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Please include:
- your entry fee (check or money order made out to: Terran Chess Federation)
- your name
- your mailing address
- email address
- phone number
- USCF ID
- Indicate which section you're entering
- Premier (1800 & above)
- if your rating is under 1800, you may play in the Premier by paying the "play-up" entry fee
- See 'Entry Fees' above
- Reserve (under 1800)
- Novice (under 1200) Saturday 4-round Swiss
- Premier (1800 & above)
- If Premier or Reserve
- indicate 2-day or 3-day schedule
- if you want a 1/2-point bye, indicate which round, 1 – 4
Questions? Contact Steve Erbach, TerranChess@gmail.com, 920-279-5688
4601 Calumet Ave.
Manitowoc, WI 54220
United States