Madison Area Chess Club Early Winter Wednesday Night Marathon

1. Dates & Location

• Six Wednesdays in January & February 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/6, 2/13
• Location: Growth Chess Center 974 W Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590

2. Tournament Format:

• Tournament Format: Individual Swiss
• Total Rounds: 6 (1 round each Wednesday night)
• Round Times: Wednesdays at 6:30PM
• Time Control: G/60+30  (Game in 60 minutes with 30 second increment on each move.)

3. Byes

• Byes are available for players in any rounds in case they can't participate that evening, but would like to stay in the tournament.
• A maximum of two half-point byes can be requested in this tournament.
• Round 1-4 byes must be requested prior to the pairing of the round. Pairings usually are posted shortly after noon on Tuesday, the day before the round.
• Round 5-6 byes must be requested before start of Round 3. Round 6 bye is irrevocable to prevent possible prize-fund manipulations.
• Late registrations will receive a half-point bye for any missed round, up to a total of two rounds.

4. Prizes -- $1000 based on 40 paid entries. Prizes will increase proportionally after 40 entries.

• 1st place $300
• 2nd place $250 
• 3rd place $200 
• Top U1600 $150
• Top U1000 $100
• Biggest Upset $50 guaranteed

5. Prize Fund --  $1000 based on 40 paid entries

• Please allow a week for processing prize checks.
• Per IRS rules anyone with a cumulative $600+ prizes in any calendar year will need to fill out a W9 and Growth Chess will be providing a 1099 form.
• Max Capacity: 60

6. Registration for Both Sections -- Including Single Game Option!

• $60 by 1/5
• $70 after 1/5
• Entry Prorated after each round
• Single Round Option available for any round $15
• Free Entry for NMs & Higher, email Click here to show mail address to register. Early Entry Fee will be deducted from any winnings.
• $5 admin fee for all cancellations & refunds.
• Click here to register: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/MACCEW25

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