Madison Area Chess Club Winter 2024 Wednesday Night Marathon

Growth Chess Center
weekly on Wednesday, starting from Wednesday, November 6, 2024, until Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Event Overview

1. Dates & Location

  • Six Wednesdays in November & December 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, and 12/18. Off 11/27 for Thanksgiving

  • 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/75+5  (Game in 75 minutes with 5-second increment on each move.)

  • 2 Sections: Open & Reserve (U1200)

 

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 -- $1200 based on 40 paid entries. Prizes will increase proportionally after 40 entries.

  • Open 1st place $325, 2nd place $225, 3rd place $175, Top U1600 $100

  • U1200 1st place $175, 2nd place $125, 3rd place $75

  • Biggest Upset $50 guaranteed

 

5. Prize Fund --  $1200 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 10/27
  • $70 by 11/3
  • $80 by after 11/4
  • 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.

 

Any questions? Email us Click here to show mail address

Learn more about our upcoming events at GrowthChess.com/events

Address:

974 W Main Street
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
United States

Sections: 2
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund: 1250
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Growth Chess
Email: info@growthchess.com
Phone: 2627513847