West Central Wisconsin Chess Challenge

Guaranteed $1000 prize fund

Open section (USCF rated)

US Chess Federation membership required

4 rounds of G/60 with 5 second delay

Rounds at 10, 1, 3:30, and 6

Guaranteed prizes: 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100, U1800 $90, U1400 $80, U1000 $70

Entry fee $30 before 4/12, $40 4/18-4/22, or $50 4/23-4/26

Register at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/BRF2025

One half-point bye is available for any round if requested before round 2

Sets and clocks are provided, but please bring a clock just in case 
 

Novice section (not rated)

5 rounds at approximately 12, 12:50, 1:40, 2:30, and 3:20

Using clocks (15 minutes with 5 second delay) and writing down your moves are encouraged but optional. However, a clock set with 5 minutes per side may be put in place for games that are holding up the next round.

Guaranteed prizes: 1st $80, 2nd $50, 3rd $30

Entry fee $10 for the general public, free for students in the Black River Falls school district

Register online at https://lcc.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=16771 or in person at the Lunda Community Center

All rounds will be Swiss paired.

As time permits, registered players are free to use the venue’s recreational facilities between rounds. Because of this option, new guests are required to sign a liability waiver. You can do so online at https://form.jotform.com/211035030320027 or at the door upon arrival. Please note that we will use the address you provide on this form to mail you a check in the event that you win a prize but leave before the final game has finished.

Ample free parking is available on site, and food will be available for purchase for those who wish to stay close between rounds.

Refund policy: If you register for the tournament but are unable to attend, we will refund your entry fee less $5 for administration if you notify us by 10 a.m. on Friday, April 25th.

Please email the tournament director Shawn Nevalainen at Click here to show mail address with any questions.