| 5/11/2012 | 5/13/2012 | Great Lakes Open $3,500 prize fund! | USCF and a state membership required (can be purchased on site) | Yes | All | Entry Fee by May 5th
(Add $10 after May 5th; Add $15 on site)
OPEN: 3 Day $53, 2-Day $52
IMs/GMs FREE (EF deducted from winnings)
U1700. 3-Day $43, 2-Day $42
U1000. $20.
| INFO AND ENTRIES:
Stan Beckwith (269) 964-2927
84 Bond Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49037-1907
| 3 Sections (OPEN, U1700, U1000). | McCamly Plaza Hotel, the AAA four-diamond hotel is located in downtown Battle Creek. Call Toll-Free 1-888-622-2659 for reservations or go online at http://www.mccamlyplaza.com. Ask for the Great Lakes Open Rate ($91/night). Must reserve by April 9th for this rate. Parking is $8/day, unlimited in and out privileges. Free parking in nearby areas on weekends. | McCamly Plaza Hotel (google maps) | 2011 winners: FM Homa, FM Stamnov, Tigre Nichols | Prize Fund - $3,500
Open $2,050 (b/36, min. 6 per prize group)
1st, 2nd - $1,500, $700
TOP X, TOP A, TOP 1800/UNR - $250
U 1700 $950 (b/36, min. 6 per prize group)
1st, 2nd. $400, $250
TOP C, TOP D, TOP U1200/UNR $125
U 1000, $300 (b/22, min. 4 per prize group)
1st, 2nd - $125, $75
TOP 700-899, TOP U700/UNR - $50
(UNR eligible for top or unrated prizes only) | Battle Creek | Registration:
3-Day. Fri. May 11, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
2-Day. Sat. May 12, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
1-Day (U1000). Sat. May 12, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Rounds
3-Day. Fri. 7:00 pm; Sat. 12:00 pm, 4:30 pm,
Sun. 10:00 am, 3:30 pm
2-Day. Sat. 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm,
Sun. 10:00 am, 3:30 pm
1-Day (U1000) - Sat. 11:45 am, 2:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 5:30 pm
Special Events
Sat. 7:00 pm Blitz Tournament
EF - $10 (85% payout)
Sun. 9:00 am IM or GM Lecture - $10 | Tournament | 1/12/2012 | Yes |
| 5/5/2012 | 5/5/2012 | Calvin Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Challenge: $20*
Scholastic: $10*
*$5 of each entry will go toward lunch. | Antowine Jordan
616-375-8857 | Challenge (3SS Quad), Scholastic and Unrated (5SS) | Calvin College
DeVos Communication Center
3201 Burton SE
Grand Rapids Mi 49546 | | | Challenge: 70% of each entry
Scholastic and Unrated: medals to top three | Grand Rapids | Registration: 9am-9:45am
Rounds: Challenge: 10am, 12:15pm, and 2:30pm
Scholastic and Unrated: 10am, 2-5 asap
| Tournament | 2/1/2012 | Yes |
| 4/15/2012 | 4/15/2012 | Vandenburg Cup | USCF and MCA Memberships required | No | All |
$30 in advance, $40 on site
|
To pre-register send entry fee (make checks out to David R. Sundeen) together with your name, address, Phone #, e-mail (if available) USCF ID# and expiration date to David R. Sundeen, 5340 Ella's Ct, Lansing, Michigan 48911. For more information contact David at:
517-394-8080 or
| 4 Round SS; Game/60; 2 Sections: Open and Reserve--U1800 |
Room 127, LCC Technology and Learning Center
NE corner of Capitol and Shiawassee
Lansing, MI 48933
| | |
Based on 60 players
1st each section--$150 + trophy
2nd each section--$74 + trophy
Class Prizes: X, A, C, D/unr—1st--$50 + trophy; 2nd--$24
1st Woman--$50
| Lansing |
9:30, 11:30, 2:15, and 4:15
| Tournament | 2/7/2011 | Yes |
| 4/7/2012 | 4/7/2012 | Calvin Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Challenge: $20*
Scholastic and Unrated: $10*
*$5 of each entry will go toward lunch. | Antowine Jordan
pilot_cougar_chess
616-375-8857 | Challenge (3SS Quad), Scholastic and Unrated (5SS) | Calvin College
DeVos Communication Center
3201 Burton SE
Grand Rapids MI 49546 | | | Challenge: 70% of each entry
Scholastic and Unrated: medals to the top three. | Grand Rapids | Registration: 9am-9:45am
Rounds: Challenge 10am, 12:15pm, and 2:30pm
Scholastic and Unrated: 10am, 2-5 asap | Tournament | 2/1/2012 | Yes |
| 3/24/2012 | 3/24/2012 | Holland Junior Open (hold the date!) | USCF Membership | Yes | | | | | Holland - details to follow | | | | Lakeshore | | Tournament | 1/12/2012 | Yes |
| 3/17/2012 | 3/17/2012 | Aquinas Chess | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current and can be purchased onsite.
|
Feel free to contact me for any reason. I want to help!
| 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads or small swisses, based on rating distribution) | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building, Rooms 151, 152, 153.
Handicap access is available and convenient. There's an elevator on the South side of the building. | Campus Map & Directions | | First place in each quad/swiss: $10 Second place in each swiss: $5 | Grand Rapids | Registration 9:15a - 9:45a (sharp!, please)
Rounds at 10:00, 11:30, 12:45
Round one will begin promptly at 10:00!
Time control is G/30, G/30 +5 sec. delay.
| Tournament | 5/20/2011 | Yes |
| 3/11/2012 | 3/11/2012 | Lansing Mini-Swiss | USCF Membership, MCA Membership | No | All | | | 3-SS G/90 |
Room 127 of the TLC building, NE corner of Capitol and Shiawasse
The best entrance is the west-facing entrance on Capitol, towards the north of the building.
| | |
$75 1st, $48 2nd each section, $100 to any 3 point winner in a section with at least 8 players
| Lansing |
Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10-1:30-4:30
| Tournament | 5/17/2010 | Yes |
| 3/3/2012 | 3/3/2012 | NEW DATE! 57th Annual Ludington Optimists' Scholastic (FREE!) | No memberships required | No | Separate sections for K-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12 | | Any information concerning this year's tournament may be obtained by contacting Tracy Thompson, 111 E Court Street, PO Box 609, Ludington, telephone (231) 843-8579 | 5 games | Ludington High School Cafeteria
508 North Washington Ave., Ludington, MI | | 2011 Report | Trophies will be awarded to the four top ranking chess players in each separate division:
- High School Division (Grades 9-12)
- Middle School Division (Grades 6-8)
- Upper Elementary School Division (Grades 4-5)
- Lower Elementary School Division (Grades K-3)
| Lakeshore | The Chess Tournament will be held at the Ludington High School Cafeteria on Saturday, March 19, 2011. Registration for all participating chess players will be held Saturday starting at 9 o'clock in the morning. The chess games will start promptly at 10 o'clock.
The CHESS TOURNAMENT play will continue on a TIMED SCHEDULE basis, three games before lunch, then two games after lunch, until five scheduled games have been completed in a round robin format. The winners in each class will be announced after the completion of all tournament match play in the afternoon.
| Tournament | 12/11/2010 | Yes |
| 3/3/2012 | 3/3/2012 | Calvin Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Challenge $20*
Scholastic and Unrated $5*
*$5 of each entry will go toward lunch | Antowine Jordan
616-375-8857 | Challenge (3SS Quad), Scholastic and Unrated (5SS) | Calvin College
DeVos Communication Center
3201 Burton SE
Grand Rapids MI 49546 | | | Challenge: 70% of entries returned as prizes
Scholastic and Unrated: medals to the top three | Grand Rapids | Registration 9am-9:45am
Rounds: Challenge: 10am, 12:15pm, 2:30pm
Scholastic and Unrated: 10am, 2-5 asap | Tournament | 2/1/2012 | Yes |
| 2/18/2012 | 2/18/2012 | Aquinas Chess | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current and can be purchased onsite.
|
Feel free to contact me for any reason. I want to help!
| 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads or small swisses, based on rating distribution) | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building, Rooms 304,305,306.
Handicap access is available and convenient. There's an elevator on the South side of the building. | Campus Map & Directions | | First place in each quad/swiss: $10 Second place in each swiss: $5 | Grand Rapids | Registration 9:15a - 9:45a (sharp!, please)
Rounds at 10:00, 11:30, 12:45
Round one will begin promptly at 10:00!
Time control is G/30, G/30 +5 sec. delay.
| Tournament | 5/20/2011 | Yes |
| 2/12/2012 | 2/12/2012 | Lansing Mini-Swiss | USCF Membership, MCA Membership | No | All | | | 3-SS G/90 | Room 127 of the TLC building, NE corner of Capitol and Shiawasse
The best entrance is the west-facing entrance on Capitol, towards the north of the building.
| | | $75 1st, $48 2nd each section, $100 to any 3 point winner in a section with at least 8 players | Lansing | Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10-1:30-4:30 | Tournament | 5/17/2010 | Yes |
| 2/4/2012 | 2/4/2012 | Calvin Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Challenge: $20*
Scholastic and unrated: $10*
*$5 of each entry fee will go toward lunch. | Antowine Jordan
pilot_cougar_chess
616-375-8857 | Challenge (3SS Quad), Scholastic and Unrated (5SS) | Calvin College
DeVos Communication Center
3201 Burton SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 | | | Challenge: 70% of the entries will go toward prizes
Scholastic and Unrated: medals to the top players. | Grand Rapids | Registration 9am-945am
Round Times: Challege 10am; 12:15pm, 2:30pm
Scholastic and Unrated: 10am, 2-5asap
| Tournament | 2/1/2012 | Yes |
| 1/28/2012 | 1/28/2012 | Muskegon End of Month Unrated | | No | All | | | Game/30. RR or SS depending on how many show up! | Qdoba Mexican Grill Restaurant
3355 Henry Street Muskegon, MI 49441
(across from Meijers) | | | | Lakeshore | Registration will be from 10:30 am – 10:50 am with Rd. 1 beginning shortly there after. | Tournament | 4/17/2010 | Yes |
| 1/21/2012 | 1/21/2012 | Aquinas Chess | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current and can be purchased onsite.
|
Feel free to contact me for any reason. I want to help!
| 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads or small swisses, based on rating distribution) | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building, Rooms 151, 152, 153.
Handicap access is available and convenient. There's an elevator on the South side of the building.
| Campus Map & Directions | | First place in each quad/swiss: $10 Second place in each swiss: $5 | Grand Rapids | Registration 9:15a - 9:45a (sharp!, please)
Rounds at 10:00, 11:30, 12:45
Round one will begin promptly at 10:00!
Time control is G/30, G/30 +5 sec. delay.
| Tournament | 5/20/2011 | Yes |
| 1/7/2012 | 1/7/2012 | Calvin Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | all | Challenge: $20*
Scholastic and unrated: $10*
*$5 of each entry will go toward lunch. | | Challenge (3SS Quad), Scholastic and Unrated (5SS) | Calvin College
DeVos Communication Center
3201 Burton SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 | | | Challenge: 70% of entries will go toward prizes
Scholastic and Unrated: medals to the top three players | Grand Rapids | Registration: 9am-9:45am
Round Times: Challenge (10am, 12:15pm, 2:30pm)
Scholastic and Unrated: 10am and rounds 2-5 asap. Will be finished by 2pm.
Time Control: G/60 with 30sec increment
Scholastic and unrated: G/30 with 30 sec increment | Tournament | 12/30/2011 | Yes |
| 12/17/2011 | 12/17/2011 | Aquinas Chess | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current and can be purchased onsite.
|
Feel free to contact me for any reason. I want to help!
| 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads or small swisses, based on rating distribution) | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building, Rooms 151, 152, 153.
Handicap access is available and convenient. There's an elevator on the South side of the building.
| Campus Map & Directions | | First place in each quad/swiss: $10 Second place in each swiss: $5 | Grand Rapids | Registration 9:15a - 9:45a (sharp!, please)
Rounds at 10:00, 11:30, 12:45
Round one will begin promptly at 10:00!
Time control is G/30, G/30 +5 sec. delay.
| Tournament | 5/20/2011 | Yes |
| 12/3/2011 | 12/3/2011 | Calvin Challenge and Scholastic | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Scholastic: $5 entry fee
Challenge: $20 entry fee
| | Challenge: Quad; Scholastic: 5SS | Calvin College
DeVos Communication Center
3201 Burton SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 | | | Scholastic: Medals to the top 3 finishers
Challenge: 70% of the entries returned as prizes. | Grand Rapids | Registration: 9am-9:45am
Round Times: 10am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm
Scholastic: 10am, rounds 2-5 asap and be out by 2pm!
Time Control: Scholatic (G/30)
Challenge (G/60) | Tournament | 6/14/2011 | Yes |
| 11/19/2011 | 11/19/2011 | Aquinas Chess | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current and can be purchased onsite.
|
Feel free to contact me for any reason. I want to help!
| 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads or small swisses, based on rating distribution) | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building, Rooms 151, 152, 153.
Handicap access is available and convenient. There's an elevator on the South side of the building.
| Campus Map & Directions | | First place in each quad/swiss: $10 Second place in each swiss: $5 | Grand Rapids | Rounds at 10:00, 11:15, 12:30
Round one will begin promptly at 10:00!
Time control is G/30, G/30 +5 sec. delay.
| Tournament | 5/20/2011 | Yes |
| 11/13/2011 | 11/13/2011 | Lansing Mini-Swiss | USCF Membership, MCA Membership | No | All | | | 3-SS G/90 |
Room 127 of the TLC building, NE corner of Capitol and Shiawasse
The best entrance is the west-facing entrance on Capitol, towards the north of the building.
| | |
$75 1st, $48 2nd each section, $100 to any 3 point winner in a section with at least 8 players
| Lansing |
Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10-1:30-4:30
| Tournament | 3/15/2010 | Yes |
| 11/5/2011 | 11/5/2011 | Calvin Challenge and Scholastic | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Challenge: $20 entry fee
Scholastic: $5 entry fee
| | Challenge: Quad; Scholastic 5SS | Calvin College
DeVos Communication Center
3201 Burton SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 | | | Challenge: 70% of the prize fund will be returned as prizes.
Scholastic: Medals to the top 3 finishers | Lakeshore | Registration: 9am-9:45am
Round Times: 10am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm
Scholastic: 10am, rounds 2-5 asap and be out by 2pm!
Time Control: G/60
Scholastic: G/30
Note: Registration ends at 9:45am, please be prompt! | Tournament | 6/14/2011 | Yes |
| 10/22/2011 | 10/22/2011 | Mulligan Masters Experts (Worthington, OH) | USCF Membership | No | All (but must be rated USCF 2000 or higher at time of registration) | $39 by Oct. 12. $44 by Oct. 20. $49 on site. Free to GMs, WGMs, IMs, and WIMs.
| | 4SS, G/90+30s, FIDE and USCF rated | Cascade Corporate Center, 150 East Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington, OH 43085
Conveniently located near Route 23 exit (High Street) on I-270. Free parking. | | Mulligan Chess Club Masters & Experts 3 | $1,000 total prizes! 1st - $500, 2nd - $200, 3rd - $100; U2215 - $150, $50. Based on 32 paid (33 paid at last tournament) 1st place & top class prize guaranteed
| Other Areas | Register: Saturday 10/22, 12:00 – 12:45 (or in advance by mail) Rounds: Saturday 10/22: 1:00, 5:45; Sunday 10/23: 10:00, 2:30
| Tournament | 10/16/2011 | Yes |
| 10/15/2011 | 10/15/2011 | Aquinas Chess | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current and can be purchased onsite.
|
Feel free to contact me for any reason. I want to help!
| 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads or small swisses, based on rating distribution) | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building, Rooms 151, 152, 153.
Handicap access is available and convenient. There's an elevator on the South side of the building.
| | | First place in each quad/swiss: $10 Second place in each swiss: $5 | Grand Rapids | Rounds at 10:00, 11:15, 12:30
Round one will begin promptly at 10:00!
Time control is G/30, G/30 +5 sec. delay.
| Tournament | 5/20/2011 | Yes |
| 10/9/2011 | 10/9/2011 | Lansing Mini-Swiss | USCF Membership, MCA Membership | No | All | | | 3-SS G/90 | Room 127 of the TLC building, NE corner of Capitol and Shiawasse
The best entrance is the west-facing entrance on Capitol, towards the north of the building.
| March mini-swiss | | $75 1st, $48 2nd each section, $100 to any 3 point winner in a section with at least 8 players | Lansing | Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10-1:30-4:30 | Tournament | 5/20/2011 | Yes |
| 10/1/2011 | 10/2/2011 | 1st Annual Grand Rapids Open | USCF and MCA Membership required. Both can be purchased on site. | Yes | All | Entry fee for all sections:
$20 by Aug. 31, 2011; $30 by Sept. 23, 2011; and all $40 thereafter and onsite.
Free entry to all masters (GM, IM, FM, WGM, WIM, WFM).
Email entries are ok but must be paid by the end of registration. If before or by Aug. 31, the $20 entry applies, before or by Sept. 23, $30 entry fee applies, and after Sept. 23 it will be the $40 entry. | Send Entries to:
Pilot Cougar Chess
ATTN: Antowine Jordan
2516 Normandy DR SE Apt 314C
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
| 5 Round Swiss in 4 sections: Open, U1800, U1500, and U1100 | Ramada Plaza Hotel
3333 28th St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-949-9222
Room rates: $75 per night and mention this chess tournament. | | | All sections: Trophies to the top 4 Finishers in each section. First place winner will be declared the 2011 Grand Rapids City Champion. | Grand Rapids | Registration: 8:00am-9:45am
Round times: Sat. 10am, 2:30pm, and 7pm
Sun. 10am, 2:30pm
Time Control: G/120 with 5 sec delay.
Note: If not enough players in each section, sections may be combined into one section. | Tournament | 6/13/2011 | Yes |
| 9/18/2011 | 9/18/2011 | Lansing Mini-Swiss | USCF Membership | Yes | All | | | 3-SS G/90 |
Room 127 of the TLC building, NE corner of Capitol and Shiawasse
The best entrance is the west-facing entrance on Capitol, towards the north of the building.
| March mini-swiss | |
$75 1st, $48 2nd each section, $100 to any 3 point winner in a section with at least 8 players
| Lansing |
Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10-1:30-4:30
| Tournament | 5/20/2011 | Yes |
| 9/17/2011 | 9/17/2011 | Aquinas Chess | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current and can be purchased onsite.
|
Feel free to contact me for any reason. I want to help!
| 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads or small swisses, based on rating distribution) | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building, Rooms 151, 152, 153.
Handicap access is available and convenient. There's an elevator on the South side of the building.
| Campus Map & Directions | | First place in each quad/swiss: $10 Second place in each swiss: $5 | Grand Rapids | Registration 9:15a - 9:50a (sharp!, please)
Rounds at 10:00, 11:15, 12:30
Round one will begin promptly at 10:00!
Time control is G/30, G/30 +5 sec. delay.
| Tournament | 5/20/2011 | Yes |
| 9/10/2011 | 9/10/2011 | Calvin Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Entry Fees:
Scholastic: $5
Challenge: $20 | | Scholastic 5SS; Challenge: Quads (4 players to each quad by rating) | Calvin College
DeVos Communication Center
3201 Burton SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 | | | Scholastic: Medals to top three
Challenge: 70% of entries returned as prizes. | Lakeshore | Registration: 9am-9:45am
Round times: 10am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm
Scholastic: 10am, rounds 2-5 asap and be out by 2pm!
Time Conrol: Scholastic (G/30)
Challenge (G/60)
Registration ends at 9:45am, please be prompt! | Tournament | 6/13/2011 | Yes |
| 9/2/2011 | 9/5/2011 | Michigan Open | USCF and MCA Memberships required | No | | | | | McGuire's Resort
7880 Mackinaw Trail
Cadillac, MI 49601
800 634-7302 | Bing Maps | | | Cadillac | Our annual state championship. Details forthcoming! | Tournament | 1/2/2011 | Yes |
| 8/27/2011 | 8/28/2011 | 2011 U.P. Open | USCF Membership | No | All | $30 ($20 for juniors 19 or under) | Infos and early entries: Robert John, 315 E. Prospect St., Marquette, MI 49855, 906-228-8126, rjjjr@chartermi.net. | 5-SS G/2 | Masonic Hall
128 W. Washington St.
Marquette, MI
(parking and entrance in rear of building) | Google Maps | 2010 U.P. Open | $250 first place, $125 second place, others based on entries. Trophy to top U.P. resident. | Upper Peninsula | Reg: 9-9:30a Saturday. Rounds: Sat 10:00a, 2:30p, 7:00p; Sun 9:30a, 2:00p. All times EDT. Byes available in all rounds, but must be requested before registration ends. | Tournament | 4/22/2010 | Yes |
| 8/20/2011 | 8/20/2011 | Aquinas Chess | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current and may be purchased onsite.
|
Feel free to contact me for any reason. I want to help!
| 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads or small swisses, based on rating distribution) | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building, Rooms 151, 152, 153.
Handicap access is available and convenient. There's an elevator on the South side of the building.
| Campus Map & Directions | Andy & Allen sweep their sections! | First place in each quad/swiss: $10 Second place in each swiss: $5 | Grand Rapids | Registration 9:15a - 9:50a (sharp!, please)
Rounds at 10:00, 11:30, 12:45
Round one will begin promptly at 10:00!
Time control is G/30, G/30 +5 sec. delay.
| Tournament | 5/20/2011 | Yes |
| 8/14/2011 | 8/14/2011 | Lansing Mini-Swiss | USCF Membership | Yes | All | | | 3-SS G/90 |
Room 127 of the TLC building, NE corner of Capitol and Shiawasse
The best entrance is the west-facing entrance on Capitol, towards the north of the building.
| March mini-swiss | |
$75 1st, $48 2nd each section, $100 to any 3 point winner in a section with at least 8 players
| Lansing |
Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10-1:30-4:30
| Tournament | 5/20/2011 | Yes |
| 8/6/2011 | 8/6/2011 | Calvin Challenge and Scholastic | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Challenge: $20
Scholastic: $5
Note: Entry fee does not include lunch. Please bring your own lunch to the tournament. | | Scholastic 5SS; Challenge: Quads (4 players to each quad by rating) | Calvin College
DeVos Communication Center
3201 Burton SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 | | | Scholastic: Medals to the top three.
Challenge: 70% of entries returned as prizes. | Grand Rapids | Registration: 9am-9:45am
Round times: 10am, 12:15pm, 2:30pm
Scholastic: 10am, 2-5 asap and be out by 2pm
Time Control: Scholastic (G/30)
Challenge (G/60)
Registeration ends at 9:45am, please be prompt.
| Tournament | 6/13/2011 | Yes |
| 7/16/2011 | 7/16/2011 | Aquinas Chess | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current and can be purchased onsite.
| | 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads or small swisses, based on rating distribution) | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building, Rooms 151, 152, 153.
Handicap access is available and convenient. There's an elevator on the South side of the building. | Campus Map & Directions | A National Master is Coronated! | First place in each quad/swiss: $10 Second place in each swiss: $5 | Grand Rapids | Registration 9:15a - 9:45
Rounds at 10:00, 11:15, 12:30
Round one will begin promptly at 10:00!
Time control is G/30, G/30 +5 sec. delay. | Tournament | 2/1/2011 | Yes |
| 7/9/2011 | 7/9/2011 | Calvin Challenge and Scholastic | USCF Membership | Yes | all | Challenge: $20
Scholastic: $10
Note: The Challenge is reduced by $5. This is due by popular demand. The entry will not include lunch. Please bring your own lunch to the tournament. | | Scholastic 5SS; Challenge: Quads (4 players to each quad by rating) | Calvin College
DeVos Communication Center
3201 Burton SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 | | | Scholastic: Medals to the top three players in the section
Challenge: 70% of the entry fee will be returned as prizes. | Grand Rapids | Registration: 9am-9:45am
Round times (Challenge): 10am, 12:15, and 1:30pm
(Scholastic): 10am and other rounds asap. (should
be out by 2pm)
Please note that registeration will end at 9:45am. Please be prompt. | Tournament | 6/13/2011 | Yes |
| 6/25/2011 | 6/26/2011 | Michigan Bottom Half Class | USCF and Michigan Chess Association Memberships | No | All | All entry fees below are for advanced Entry Fee, received by 6/22/11. Add $10 after.
Masters free, entry deducted from prize
Over 1900 Section: $40 subtract $10 if under 18 Under 1900 Under 1900 Section: $40 subtract $10 if under 18
Under 1700 $40 subtract $10 if under 18 1st
Under 1500 $40 subtract $10 if under 18 1st
Under 1300 $30 subtract $10 if under 18 1st
Under 1100 $20 subtract $5 if under 18
| Advanced entries accepted by email or regular mail
Make checks payable to Michigan Chess Association
Michael Smith (734) 625-5057
| 5 round swiss, 6 sections | Holiday Inn, Grand Rapids – Airport
3063 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE
Kentwood, MI 49512
$74 per night chess rate. Reserve by 6/10/2011 to be guaranteed the chess rate
(616) 285-7600 | Google Maps | Kevin Czuhai is the defending champion! | Over 1900 section:
1st $150 + trophy, 2nd $75, under 2100 $70,
under 2000 $70
Under 1900 section:
1st $120 + trophy, under 1800 $70
Under 1700 section:
$120 + trophy, under 1600 $70
Under 1500 section:
$120 + trophy, under 1400 $70
Under 1300 section:
$100 + trophy, under 1200 $50
Under 1100 section:
Trophies to 1st, 2nd, under 1000, under 900
| Grand Rapids | Registration: Saturday 8:30 – 9:30
Rounds:
Saturday 10:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m. | Tournament | 1/2/2011 | Yes |
| 6/20/2011 | 6/24/2011 | Youth and Advanced Chess Camps | | No | Youth Chess Camp: Grades K-4; Advanced: Grades 1-9 | $229 per Camper if paid by April 23. $239 by May 15. $269 by June 15.
You may secure a spot for a downpayment of $79, balance due the first day of camp.
after care will be provided free until 3:30 each day. After care is available until 5:00pm for $6 per half hour.
| Organizer and Instructor, Ray Garrison, has been organizing chess camps since 1998. Ray can be reached at (734) 945-5951 or raygarrison@arborchess.com. Mr. Garrison is the chess teacher for several Ann Arbor schools winning several state championships This year's counselors are Tony Nichols, David Sundeen and Ray Garrison
| Day Camp | | | | | Lansing | Day Camp Monday thru Friday, 9:00am until 3:00pm
| Camp | 5/12/2011 | Yes |
| 6/24/2011 | 6/24/2011 | Michigan Chess Association Board Meeting | Michigan Chess Assocation membership | No | | | | Quarterly board meeting | Conference Room 2 (skittles room)
Holiday Inn, Grand Rapids - Airport
3063 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE
Kentwood, MI 49512
| | | | Grand Rapids | 7:15 p.m.
This is the regular quarterly board meeting. Any current Michigan Chess Association member may attend board meetings. Our board meetings are typically only in Grand Rapids once a year! | Meeting | 6/19/2011 | Yes |
| 6/23/2011 | 6/23/2011 | CANCELLED, WEATHER! Holland Summer Outdoor Chess Club | | No | | | | Free get together - WEATHER PERMITTING | the central gazebo of Moran Park, corner of 21st St. and Pine St., Holland, MI | | | | Lakeshore | | Club | 6/19/2011 | Yes |
| 6/18/2011 | 6/18/2011 | Aquinas Chess | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current and can be purchased onsite. | | 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads or small swisses, based on rating distribution) | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building, Rooms 151, 152, 153.
Handicap access is available and convenient. There's an elevator on the South side of the building. | Campus Map & Directions | 4 Sections! | First place in each quad/swiss: $10 Second place in each swiss: $5 | Grand Rapids | Registration 9:15a - 9:50a (sharp!, please)
Rounds at 10:00, 11:15, 12:30
Round one will begin promptly at 10:00!
Time control is G/30, G/30 +5 sec. delay. | Tournament | 2/1/2011 | Yes |
| 6/4/2011 | 6/4/2011 | Calvin Challenge and Scholastic | USCF Membership | Yes | all ages | Scholastic: $10 entry fee
Challenge: $25 entry fee
note: small portion of entry fee does include lunch. Free to master's but if the master finishes first in a quad, entry fee will be deducted from prize fund. | Antowine Jordan
616-308-5695
| Scholastic 5SS; Challenge: Quads (4 players to each quad by rating) | Calvin College
Devos Communication Center
3201 Burton SE
Grand Rapids MI 49546 | | http://main.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201105074781-12593563 | Scholastic: Top 3 medals
Challenge: 70% of the entry fee will be given out as prizes.
| Grand Rapids | Registration 8:45am-9:45am
Round times: 10am, 12:15pm, and 1:30pm.
Time control: Scholastic G/30
Challenge G/60
Registration will end at 9:45am. Please be prompt! | Tournament | 5/20/2011 | Yes |
| 4/27/2011 | 5/25/2011 | Lansing City Championship (5 Wednesdays) | USCF Membership | No | All | | | 5-SS, G/90 | Room 127 of the TLC building, where the LCC Library is, NE corner of Capitol and Shiawasse
N 42 44.268, W 84 33.218 | | | Trophies and cash for 1st and 2nd place. | Lansing | The format is 1 round every Wednesday at 7:00 pm for five Wednesdays.
| Tournament | 4/26/2011 | Yes |
| 5/21/2011 | 5/21/2011 | Aquinas Chess | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current and can be purchased onsite. |
Feel free to contact me for any reason. I want to help!
| 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads or small swisses, based on rating distribution) | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building, Rooms 151, 152, 153.
Handicap access is available and convenient. There's an elevator on the South side of the building.
| Campus Map & Directions | | First place in each quad/swiss: $10 Second place in each swiss: $5 | Grand Rapids | Registration 9:15a - 9:50a (sharp!, please)
Rounds at 10:00, 11:15, 12:30
Round one will begin promptly at 10:00!
Time control is G/30, G/30 +5 sec. delay.
| Tournament | 2/1/2011 | Yes |
| 5/21/2011 | 5/21/2011 | Traverse City Chess Club Open Tournament | USCF Membership and MCA memberships required | No | All | $15 before 5/20 (or $20 after, email entry is ok. ) | | 4-SS, G/45 | Center Ice Arena Community Room
1600 Chartwell Drive
Traverse City 49696 | | | Entry fees to prize pot to be divided among 1st 2nd and 3rd places | Traverse City | Registration: 9:00 - 9:45 AM
Rounds: 10:00, 11:30, 1:30, 3:00
| Tournament | 4/30/2011 | Yes |
| 5/7/2011 | 5/7/2011 | May Calvin Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | All, but must be current USCF members |
Entry Fee: $25. Free to Masters - EF deducted from any winnings. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 4 rounds, G/60 |
Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached.
| Campus Map | |
70% of entries per section returned as prizes.
| Grand Rapids |
Registration 9a - 9:45a
Rounds at 10am, 1:00p, 3:00p, 5:00p
Sections of 6-12 depending on turnout.
| Tournament | 9/16/2010 | Yes |
| 5/7/2011 | 5/7/2011 | May Calvin Scholastic | USCF Membership | Yes | Any current USCF member in grades K-12, with a USCF rating under 1100 |
Entry Fee: $10. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 5 rounds, G/30 |
Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached.
| Campus Map | |
Medals awarded to the top 3 players.
Other equipment prizes or book prizes with high turnout.
| Grand Rapids |
Registration from 9a - 9:45a.
Rounds at 10:30a, 11:30a, 1p, 2p, 3p.
| Tournament | 9/16/2010 | Yes |
| 4/29/2011 | 5/1/2011 | Great Lakes Open | USCF and MCA Memberships | No | | | | | | | | | Battle Creek | | Tournament | 1/2/2011 | Yes |
| 4/23/2011 | 4/23/2011 | Traverse City Open | USCF Membership required | No | All | Entry Fee: $15 before 4/22 (or $20 4/22, 4/23)
| | 4 rounds, G/45 | Center Ice Arena Community Room
1600 Chartwell Drive
Traverse City 49696
Directions: Chartwell Drive runs south off Hammond Rd between 3 Mile and 4 Mile Rd. Follow road to the end. Just inside first set of doors, turn right and go upstairs.
| | | A portion of the entry fee to prize pot to be divided among 1st 2nd and 3rd places
| Traverse City | Rounds: 10:00, 11:30, 1:30, 3:00
Registration: 9:00 - 9:45 AM | Tournament | 4/9/2011 | Yes |
| 4/16/2011 | 4/16/2011 | Aquinas Chess | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current and can be purchased onsite. |
Feel free to contact me for any reason. I want to help! | 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads or small swisses, based on rating distribution) | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building, Rooms 151, 152, 153.
Handicap access is available and convenient. There's an elevator on the South side of the building. | Campus Map & Directions | Wickering scalps first master!, Posthuma sweeps his section! | First place in each quad/swiss: $10 Second place in each swiss: $5 | Grand Rapids | Registration 9:15a - 9:50a (sharp!, please)
Rounds at 10:00, 11:15, 12:30
Round one will begin promptly at 10:00!
Time control is G/30, G/30 +5 sec. delay. | Tournament | 2/22/2011 | Yes |
| 4/16/2011 | 4/16/2011 | Okemos Scholastic Chess Tournament | None. No USCF required. | No | K-8 | Pre-Registration is $10, on-site registration is $20 from 10:00-11:00am. Tournament Director reserves the right to turn away anyone who is NOT in the registration line by 11am. Group Discount—25% off if you register 5 or more players at one time!!
| | K-8 5 rounds, game / 30 (play only students in your own grade) | Chippewa Middle School, 4000 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI 48864 | | | Trophies to all players who score at least 3 points (usually over 40% of the players get a trophy!!)
Play only students in your own grade (separate tournaments for each grade K-6)
● Grades 7-8 may be combined into one section, depending upon registration
| Lansing | Saturday April 16, 2011, 11:30 - 6:00 PM
Registration is from 10:00-11:00am. Tournament Director reserves the right to turn away anyone who is NOT in the registration line by 11am.
Rounds are scheduled for 11:30, 12:45, 2:00, 3:15, and 4:30. Awards ceremony at 5:45.
Round times will be accelerated if all games have been completed.
| Tournament | 3/8/2011 | Yes |
| 4/10/2011 | 4/10/2011 | Vandenburg Cup | USCF and MCA Memberships required | No | All | $30 in advance, $40 on site
| To pre-register send entry fee (make checks out to David R. Sundeen) together with your name, address, Phone #, e-mail (if available) USCF ID# and expiration date to David R. Sundeen, 5340 Ella's Ct, Lansing, Michigan 48911. For more information contact David at: 517-394-8080 or davidsundeen@gmail.com or Tony Nichols at sensie48910@yahoo.com | 4 Round SS; Game/60; 2 Sections: Open and Reserve--U1800 | Room 127, LCC Technology and Learning Center
NE corner of Capitol and Shiawassee
Lansing, MI 48933
| | | Based on 60 players 1st each section--$150 + trophy 2nd each section--$74 + trophy Class Prizes: X, A, C, D/unr—1st--$50 + trophy; 2nd--$24 1st Woman--$50
| Lansing | 9:30, 11:30, 2:15, and 4:15 | Tournament | 2/7/2011 | Yes |
| 4/2/2011 | 4/2/2011 | April Calvin Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | All, but must be current USCF members |
Entry Fee: $25. Free to Masters - EF deducted from any winnings. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 4 rounds, G/60 |
Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached.
| Campus Map | |
70% of entries per section returned as prizes.
| Grand Rapids |
Registration 9a - 9:45a
Rounds at 10am, 1:00p, 3:00p, 5:00p
Sections of 6-12 depending on turnout.
| Tournament | 9/16/2010 | Yes |
| 4/2/2011 | 4/2/2011 | April Calvin Scholastic | USCF Membership | Yes | Any current USCF member in grades K-12, with a USCF rating under 1100 |
Entry Fee: $10. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 5 rounds, G/30 |
Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached.
| Campus Map | |
Medals awarded to the top 3 players.
Other equipment prizes or book prizes with high turnout.
| Grand Rapids |
Registration from 9a - 9:45a.
Rounds at 10:30a, 11:30a, 1p, 2p, 3p.
| Tournament | 9/16/2010 | Yes |
| 3/26/2011 | 3/26/2011 | Holland Junior Open | USCF Membership for Rated Sections | No | Open to all juniors K-12 | $15 if received by 3/19
Additional $5 afterward and at the door
| | Two Rated Sections (Over 750, Under 750) & One Unrated Section - 5 games, Swiss System | Holland Christian High School
950 Ottawa Avenue
Holland, MI 49423-4628
| | | Rated Top Section (over 750) - trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd - Lifetime MCA Membership for 1st, One Year MCA Membership for 2nd & 3rd
Rated Lower Section (under 750) - trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd - One Year MCA Membership for 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Unrated Section -trophies for 1st & 2nd for K-2, 3-6, 7-8 & 9-12 Sections - Free Chess Lesson for top three finishers
| Lakeshore | Registration 8 am to 8:45am
Rated Sections - Rounds at 9, 10, 11, 1 and 2
Unrated Section - Rounds at 9:00, 9:40, 10:20, 11:00 and 12:10
Lunch break around noon - food available to buy on site
| Tournament | 1/24/2011 | Yes |
| 3/20/2011 | 3/20/2011 | Fiddler's Hearth | None. USCF Not required | No | All | $5 cheap!
Bring your chess set and clock
if you have them. (We will have extras) | | 5-SS G/15 unrated | FIDDLER’S HEARTH
127 N. Main St., between Colfax & Washington,
Downtown South Bend, Indiana
"They’ve got great food & drink at Fiddler’s Hearth!" - RB | | | | Northern Indiana | Register 1:30-1:45, games 2-6 p.m
| Tournament | 3/8/2011 | Yes |
| 3/19/2011 | 3/19/2011 | Aquinas Chess | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current and can be purchased onsite. | | 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads or small swisses, based on rating distribution) | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building, Rooms 151, 152, 153.
Handicap access is available and convenient. There's an elevator on the South side of the building. | Campus Map & Directions | | First place in each quad/swiss: $10 Second place in each swiss: $5 | Grand Rapids | Registration 9:15a - 9:50a (sharp!, please)
Rounds at 10:00, 11:15, 12:30
Round one will begin promptly at 10:00!
Time control is G/30, G/30 +5 sec. delay. | Tournament | 2/1/2011 | Yes |
| 3/14/2011 | 3/14/2011 | Spring Lake District Library Youth Chess Club | | No | K-12 | | Librarian, (616) 846-5770, ext. 107 | Club - meets second Monday of each month | 123 E. Exchange Street
Spring Lake, MI 49456 | Google Maps | | | Lakeshore | | Club | 4/13/2010 | Yes |
| 3/5/2011 | 3/5/2011 | March Calvin Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | All, but must be current USCF members |
Entry Fee: $25. Free to Masters - EF deducted from any winnings. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 4 rounds, G/60 |
Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached.
| Campus Map | |
70% of entries per section returned as prizes.
| Grand Rapids |
Registration 9a - 9:45a
Rounds at 10am, 1:00p, 3:00p, 5:00p
Sections of 6-12 depending on turnout.
| Tournament | 9/16/2010 | Yes |
| 3/5/2011 | 3/5/2011 | March Calvin Scholastic | USCF Membership | Yes | Any current USCF member in grades K-12, with a USCF rating under 1100 |
Entry Fee: $10. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 5 rounds, G/30 |
Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached.
| Campus Map | |
Medals awarded to the top 3 players.
Other equipment prizes or book prizes with high turnout.
| Grand Rapids |
Registration from 9a - 9:45a.
Rounds at 10:30a, 11:30a, 1p, 2p, 3p.
| Tournament | 9/16/2010 | Yes |
| 2/28/2011 | 2/28/2011 | WMCC Swiss Blitz! | USCF Membership | No | All | Cost: $10 on site, and $5 through email by noon of the 28th.
| | G/5. USCF-quick rated. 5 or 6 rounds depending on entrants and time restraints. | Legends Sports and Games (in the Back Room) Woodland Mall on 28th Street Grand Rapids, MI
| | | Cup Points Available: 2pts for a win, 1 pt for a draw.
| Grand Rapids | On-site registration 5:30-6:00, R1 6:15 (Round Starting times will be based upon when games finish)
Each Game the player will play as both White and Black against the same opponent. Two games will be used for one result. [Both games will be USCF quick-rated]
| Tournament | 2/23/2011 | Yes |
| 2/24/2011 | 2/24/2011 | Stan Jarosz simul in Muskegon! | None | No | All welcome | | | Simultaneous exhibition | Barnes & Noble bookstore cafeteria, 5275 Harvey St., Muskegon, MI | | | | Lakeshore | | Simul | 2/12/2011 | Yes |
| 2/21/2011 | 2/22/2011 | NEW DATES! WM Chess Cup Inaugural (Mon Tue eves for 2 weeks!) | USCF Membership | No | All | On Site Registration, $20
Pre-registration available via e-mail until Friday 2/18, 9:00 p.m. | | 4SS, G/70, no time delay | Legends Sports and Games (in the Back Room)
Woodland Mall on 28th Street
Grand Rapids, MI
| | | Actual prize fund is based on entrants.
Projected prize fund: $240, Top 3 of sections 1 and 2: $70, $30, $10 | Grand Rapids | Round 1: Monday February 21 --Registration 5:15-6:15 Round begins 6:20
Round 2: Tuesday February 22 --Fun Chess 5:30-6:15 Round Begins 6:20
Round 3: Monday February 28 -- Fun Chess 5:30-6:15 Round Begins 6:20
Round 4: Tuesday March 1 -- Fun Chess 5:30-6:15 Round Begins 6:20
1 requested bye in Rounds 1-3
| Tournament | 1/27/2011 | No |
| 2/19/2011 | 2/19/2011 | Aquinas Chess | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current and can be purchased onsite. | | 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads or small swisses, based on rating distribution) | DIFFERENT ROOM NUMBERS FOR FEBRUARY ONLY!
Aquinas College, in the Academic Building, Rooms 304, 305, 306.
Handicap access is available and convenient. There's an elevator on the South side of the building. | Campus Map & Directions | | First place in each quad/swiss: $10
Second place in each swiss: $5 | Grand Rapids | Registration 9:15a - 9:50a (sharp!, please)
Rounds at 10:00, 11:15, 12:30
Round one will begin promptly at 10:00!
Time control is G/30, G/30 +5 sec. delay with digital clocks. | Tournament | 1/14/2011 | Yes |
| 2/19/2011 | 2/19/2011 | Spring Lake Improvers' Club | None | Yes | Kids K-12 | Free! Each kid should bring a game and a tactic. | | | Spring Lake Jeffers Elementary School, 14429 Leonard Rd. Spring Lake, MI 49456 | | | | Lakeshore | | Lecture | 11/24/2010 | Yes |
| 2/8/2011 | 2/8/2011 | Happy Birthday Jim Marfia! | | No | | | | | | | | | Grand Rapids | | Tournament | 2/8/2011 | Yes |
| 2/5/2011 | 2/5/2011 | February Calvin Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | All, but must be current USCF members |
Entry Fee: $25. Free to Masters - EF deducted from any winnings. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 4 rounds, G/60 |
Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached.
| Campus Map | |
70% of entries per section returned as prizes.
| Grand Rapids |
Registration 9a - 9:45a
Rounds at 10am, 1:00p, 3:00p, 5:00p
Sections of 6-12 depending on turnout.
| Tournament | 9/16/2010 | Yes |
| 2/5/2011 | 2/5/2011 | February Calvin Scholastic | USCF Membership | Yes | Any current USCF member in grades K-12, with a USCF rating under 1100 |
Entry Fee: $10. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 5 rounds, G/30 |
Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached.
| Campus Map | |
Medals awarded to the top 3 players.
Other equipment prizes or book prizes with high turnout.
| Grand Rapids |
Registration from 9a - 9:45a.
Rounds at 10:30a, 11:30a, 1p, 2p, 3p.
| Tournament | 9/16/2010 | Yes |
| 1/22/2011 | 1/22/2011 | Kids' Teaching Session | None | Yes | Kids K-12 | Free! Each kid should bring a game and a tactic. | | | Spring Lake Jeffers Elementary School, 14429 Leonard Rd. Spring Lake, MI 49456 | | | | Lakeshore | | Lecture | 11/24/2010 | Yes |
| 1/22/2011 | 1/22/2011 | NEW DATE!! January Calvin Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | All, but must be current USCF members | Entry Fee: $25. Free to Masters - EF deducted from any winnings. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 4 rounds, G/60 | Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached. | Campus Map | | 70% of entries per section returned as prizes. | Grand Rapids | Registration 9a - 9:45a
Rounds at 10am, 1:00p, 3:00p, 5:00p
Sections of 6-12 depending on turnout. | Tournament | 9/16/2010 | Yes |
| 1/22/2011 | 1/22/2011 | NEW DATE!! January Calvin Scholastic | USCF Membership | Yes | Any current USCF member in grades K-12, with a USCF rating under 1100 | Entry Fee: $10. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 5 rounds, G/30 | Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached. | Campus Map | | Medals awarded to the top 3 players.
Other equipment prizes or book prizes with high turnout. | Grand Rapids | Registration from 9a - 9:45a.
Rounds at 10:30a, 11:30a, 1p, 2p, 3p. | Tournament | 9/16/2010 | Yes |
| 1/15/2011 | 1/15/2011 | 2011 Michigan Masters/Experts | USCF and Michigan Chess Memberships | No | | | | | Radisson Hotel Lansing
111 N. Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933 | | | | Lansing | | Tournament | 11/24/2010 | Yes |
| 1/15/2011 | 1/15/2011 | Aquinas Chess | USCF Membership | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current and can be purchased onsite.
|
Feel free to contact me for any reason. I want to help. | 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads or small swisses, based on rating distribution) | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building, Rooms 151, 152, 153.
Handicap access is available and convenient. There's an elevator on the South side of the building. | Campus Map & Directions | 7 Sections! | First place in each quad/swiss: $10
Second place in each swiss: $5 | Grand Rapids | Registration 9:15a - 9:50a (sharp!, please)
Rounds at 10:00, 11:15, 12:30
Round one will begin promptly at 10:00!
Time control is G/30, G/30 +5 sec. delay with digital clocks. | Tournament | 12/19/2010 | Yes |
| 1/2/2011 | 1/2/2011 | Fiddler's Hearth | No memberships required | No | All | | | 5 rounds, 15 min UNRATED | 127 N. Main, between Colfax & Washington, downtown South Bend. | | | | Northern Indiana | | Tournament | 12/11/2010 | Yes |
| 12/18/2010 | 12/18/2010 | Aquinas Chess | USCF membership | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5 United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current and can be purchased onsite. | | 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads or small swisses, based on rating distribution) | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building, Rooms 151, 152, 153. Handicap access is available and convenient. There's an elevator on the South side of the building. | Campus Map & Directions | | First place in each quad: $10 | Grand Rapids | Registration 9:30a - 9:50a (sharp!, please) Rounds at 10:00, 11:15, 12:30 Round one will begin promptly at 10:00! Time control is G/30, G/30 +5 sec. increment with digital clocks. All games will be rated unless a player requests otherwise. | Tournament | 10/13/2010 | Yes |
| 12/12/2010 | 12/12/2010 | Lansing Mini-Swiss | USCF Membership, MCA Membership | No | All | | | 3-SS G/90 |
Room 127 of the TLC building, NE corner of Capitol and Shiawasse
The best entrance is the west-facing entrance on Capitol, towards the north of the building.
| | |
$75 1st, $48 2nd each section, $100 to any 3 point winner in a section with at least 8 players
| Lansing |
Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10-1:30-4:30
| Tournament | 9/16/2010 | Yes |
| 12/11/2010 | 12/11/2010 | Kids' Teaching Session | None | Yes | Kids K-12 | Free! Each kid should bring a game and a tactic. | | | Spring Lake Jeffers Elementary School, 14429 Leonard Rd. Spring Lake, MI 49456 | | | | Lakeshore | | Lecture | 11/24/2010 | Yes |
| 12/4/2010 | 12/4/2010 | December 2010 Calvin College Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | All, but must be current USCF members |
Entry Fee: $25. Free to Masters - EF deducted from any winnings. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 4 rounds, G/60 |
Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached.
| Campus Map | March 2010 Calvin Challenge |
70% of entries per section returned as prizes.
| Grand Rapids |
Registration 9a - 9:45a
Rounds at 10am, 1:00p, 3:00p, 5:00p
Sections of 6-12 depending on turnout.
| Tournament | 9/16/2010 | Yes |
| 12/4/2010 | 12/4/2010 | December 2010 Calvin College SCHOLASTIC | USCF Membership | Yes | Any current USCF member in grades K-12, with a USCF rating under 1100 |
Entry Fee: $10. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 5 rounds, G/30 |
Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached.
| Campus Map | March 2010 Calvin |
Medals awarded to the top 3 players.
Other equipment prizes or book prizes with high turnout.
| Grand Rapids |
Registration from 9a - 9:45a.
Rounds at 10:30a, 11:30a, 1p, 2p, 3p.
| Tournament | 9/16/2010 | Yes |
| 11/20/2010 | 11/20/2010 | Aquinas Chess | USCF membership | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current and can be purchased onsite. | | 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads or small swisses, based on rating distribution) | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building, Rooms 151, 152, 153.
Handicap access is available and convenient. There's an elevator on the South side of the building. | Campus Map & Directions | October 2010 Aquinas Chess | First place in each quad: $10 | Grand Rapids | Registration 9:30a - 9:50a (sharp!, please)
Rounds at 10:00, 11:15, 12:30 Round one will begin promptly at 10:00!
Time control is G/30, G/30 +5 sec. increment with digital clocks.
All games will be rated unless a player requests otherwise. | Tournament | 10/13/2010 | Yes |
| 11/20/2010 | 11/20/2010 | Free Kids' Tournament | No memberships required | No | K-12 | Free!
Keeping notation is required.
Please bring a package of cookies to share. Pizza will be provided. | Please pre-register with name and grade if possible by e-mailing Joe Singerling at jsingerling@springlakeschools.org. Joe will return an e-mail confirmation when he receives registrations. | 4-Round tournament followed by free pizza lunch and game review with Dr. Tony Palmer | Spring Lake High School Media Center
16140 148th Avenue
Spring Lake, MI 49456
The Media Center is ten steps to the right of the main entrance.
| Google Maps | | Free pizza lunch at 12:30
Trophies & medals. | Lakeshore | Please pre-register with name and grade if possible by e-mailing Joe Singerling at jsingerling@springlakeschools.org. Joe will return an e-mail confirmation when he receives registrations.
Registration starts at 9:00 a.m.
Parent pick-up at 1:30 p.m.
Rounds at 9:30, 10:15, 11:00 & 11:45
G/15 Unrated - please bring clocks
Lunch at the site, then optional game review in the afternoon
| Tournament | 9/26/2010 | Yes |
| 11/14/2010 | 11/14/2010 | Lansing Mini-Swiss | USCF Membership, MCA Membership | No | All | | | 3-SS G/90 | Room 127 of the TLC building, NE corner of Capitol and Shiawasse
The best entrance is the west-facing entrance on Capitol, towards the north of the building.
| | | $75 1st, $48 2nd each section, $100 to any 3 point winner in a section with at least 8 players | Lansing | Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10-1:30-4:30 | Tournament | 9/13/2010 | Yes |
| 11/6/2010 | 11/6/2010 | November 2010 Calvin College Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | All, but must be current USCF members |
Entry Fee: $25. Free to Masters - EF deducted from any winnings. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 4 rounds, G/60 |
Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached.
| Campus Map | March 2010 Calvin Challenge |
70% of entries per section returned as prizes.
| Grand Rapids |
Registration 9a - 9:45a
Rounds at 10am, 1:00p, 3:00p, 5:00p
Sections of 6-12 depending on turnout.
| Tournament | 9/16/2010 | Yes |
| 11/6/2010 | 11/6/2010 | November 2010 Calvin College SCHOLASTIC | USCF Membership | Yes | Any current USCF member in grades K-12, with a USCF rating under 1100 |
Entry Fee: $10. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 5 rounds, G/30 |
Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached.
| Campus Map | March 2010 Calvin |
Medals awarded to the top 3 players.
Other equipment prizes or book prizes with high turnout.
| Grand Rapids |
Registration from 9a - 9:45a.
Rounds at 10:30a, 11:30a, 1p, 2p, 3p.
| Tournament | 9/16/2010 | Yes |
| 10/30/2010 | 10/30/2010 | Free Kids' Tournament | No memberships required | No | K-12 | Free!
Please bring a 2-liter bottle of pop to share for lunch. Pizza will be provided. | Please pre-register with name and grade if possible by e-mailing Joe Singerling at jsingerling@springlakeschools.org. Joe will return an e-mail confirmation when he receives registrations. | 4-Round tournament followed by free pizza lunch and game review with Dr. Tony Palmer | Spring Lake High School Media Center
16140 148th Avenue
Spring Lake, MI 49456
The Media Center is ten steps to the right of the main entrance.
| Google Maps | | Best Halloween costumes earn Free pizza lunch at 12:30
Trophies & medals. | Lakeshore | Please pre-register with name and grade if possible by e-mailing Joe Singerling at jsingerling@springlakeschools.org. Joe will return an e-mail confirmation when he receives registrations.
Registration starts at 9:00 a.m.
Parent pick-up at 1:30 p.m.
Rounds at 9:30, 10:15, 11:00 & 11:45
G/15 Unrated - please bring clocks
Lunch at the site, then optional game review in the afternoon
| Tournament | 9/26/2010 | Yes |
| 10/16/2010 | 10/16/2010 | Aquinas Chess | USCF membership for rated sections | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current for players in rated sections (1100+). Memberships can be purchased onsite. | | 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads) | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building, Rooms 151, 152, 153
Handicap access is available and convenient. There's an elevator on the South side of the building. | Campus Map & Directions | Aquinas Chess September 2010 | First place in each quad: $10 | Grand Rapids | Registration 9:30a - 9:50a (sharp!, please)
Rounds at 10:00, 11:15, 12:30
Round one will begin promptly at 10:00!
Time control is G/30, G/30 +5 sec. increment with digital clocks.
Players rated under 1100 and unrated players will play in unrated sections. Players rated 1100 and above will play in rated sections. | Tournament | 9/20/2010 | Yes |
| 10/10/2010 | 10/10/2010 | Lansing Mini-Swiss | USCF Membership, MCA Membership | No | All | | | 3-SS G/90 |
Room 127 of the TLC building, NE corner of Capitol and Shiawasse
The best entrance is the west-facing entrance on Capitol, towards the north of the building.
| | |
$75 1st, $48 2nd each section, $100 to any 3 point winner in a section with at least 8 players
| Lansing |
Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10-1:30-4:30
| Tournament | 8/9/2010 | Yes |
| 10/2/2010 | 10/2/2010 | NEW DATE! - October 2010 Calvin College Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | All, but must be current USCF members | Entry Fee: $25. Free to Masters - EF deducted from any winnings. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| Katy Ford
(616) 240-0832
Eugene Brumley
(616) 987-0131
| 4 rounds, G/60 | Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached. | Campus Map | March 2010 Calvin Challenge | 70% of entries per section returned as prizes. | Grand Rapids | Registration 9a - 9:45a
Rounds at 10am, 1:00p, 3:00p, 5:00p
Sections of 6-12 depending on turnout. | Tournament | 8/29/2010 | Yes |
| 10/2/2010 | 10/2/2010 | NEW DATE! - October 2010 Calvin College SCHOLASTIC | USCF Membership | Yes | Any current USCF member in grades K-12, with a USCF rating under 1100 | Entry Fee: $10. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| Katy Ford
(616) 240-0832
Eugene Brumley
(616) 987-0131
| 5 rounds, G/30 | Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached. | Campus Map | March 2010 Calvin | Medals awarded to the top 3 players.
Other equipment prizes or book prizes with high turnout. | Grand Rapids | Registration from 9a - 9:45a.
Rounds at 10:30a, 11:30a, 1p, 2p, 3p. | Tournament | 8/29/2010 | Yes |
| 9/25/2010 | 9/25/2010 | Giuoco Piano Scholastic Thematic | No memberships required | No | K-12 | Free!
Please bring a 2-liter bottle of pop to share for lunch. Pizza will be provided. |
Please pre-register with name and grade if possible by e-mailing Joe Singerling at jsingerling@springlakeschools.org. Joe will return an e-mail confirmation when he receives registrations. | 4-Round tournament followed by teaching session with Dr. Tony Palmer | Spring Lake High School Media Center
16140 148th Avenue
Spring Lake, MI 49456
The Media Center is ten steps to the right of the main entrance.
| Google Maps | | | Lakeshore | Please pre-register with name and grade if possible by e-mailing Joe Singerling at jsingerling@springlakeschools.org. Joe will return an e-mail confirmation when he receives registrations.
Registration starts at 9:00 am
Rounds at 9:30, 10:15, 11:00 & 11:45
g/15 Unrated - please bring clocks
First two rounds = 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 White to move
Second two rounds = 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Black to move
Lunch at the site, then optional teaching session in the afternoon
| Tournament | 8/29/2010 | Yes |
| 9/18/2010 | 9/18/2010 | Aquinas Chess | USCF membership for rated sections | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current for players in rated sections (1100+). Memberships can be purchased onsite. | | 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads) | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building, Rooms 151, 152, 153 | Campus Map & Directions | | First place in each quad: $10 | Grand Rapids | Registration 9:30a - 9:50a (sharp!, please)
Rounds at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00
Round one will begin promptly at 10:00.
Players rated under 1100 and unrated players will play in unrated sections. Players rated 1100 and above will play in rated sections. | Tournament | 9/10/2010 | Yes |
| 9/12/2010 | 9/12/2010 | Lansing Mini-Swiss | USCF Membership, MCA Membership | No | All | | | 3-SS G/90 | Room 127 of the TLC building, NE corner of Capitol and Shiawasse
The best entrance is the west-facing entrance on Capitol, towards the north of the building.
| | | $75 1st, $48 2nd each section, $100 to any 3 point winner in a section with at least 8 players | Lansing | Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10-1:30-4:30 | Tournament | 7/12/2010 | Yes |
| 9/11/2010 | 9/11/2010 | September 2010 Calvin College Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | All, but must be current USCF members | Entry Fee: $25. Free to Masters - EF deducted from any winnings. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 4 rounds, G/60 | Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached. | Campus Map | March 2010 Calvin Challenge | 70% of entries per section returned as prizes. | Grand Rapids | Registration 9a - 9:45a
Rounds at 10am, 1:00p, 3:00p, 5:00p
Sections of 6-12 depending on turnout. | Tournament | 7/12/2010 | Yes |
| 9/11/2010 | 9/11/2010 | September 2010 Calvin College SCHOLASTIC | USCF Membership | Yes | Any current USCF member in grades K-12, with a USCF rating under 1100 | Entry Fee: $10. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 5 rounds, G/30 | Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached. | Campus Map | March 2010 Calvin | Medals awarded to the top 3 players.
Other equipment prizes or book prizes with high turnout. | Grand Rapids | Registration from 9a - 9:45a.
Rounds at 10:30a, 11:30a, 1p, 2p, 3p. | Tournament | 7/12/2010 | Yes |
| 9/3/2010 | 9/6/2010 | Michigan Open | USCF and Michigan Chess Association memberships. | No | | | | | All information on Michigan Chess site.
| | | | Lansing | All information on Michigan Chess site.
| Tournament | 7/12/2010 | Yes |
| 8/21/2010 | 8/21/2010 | CANCELLED - Aquinas Chess | USCF membership for rated sections | Yes | All | Entry fee: $5
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current for players in rated sections (1100+). Memberships can be purchased onsite. | Tim Clark
(616) 892-9060
Eugene Brumley
(616) 987-0131
| 3 rounds, G/30 (played in quads) | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building | Campus Map & Directions | | First place in each quad: $10 | Grand Rapids | Regrettably, the conference scheduling people at Aquinas reversed their decision and have chosen to use the rooms which they once reserved for the chess tournament for Aquinas' orientation weekend.
Registration 9:30a - 9:50a (sharp!, please)
Rounds at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00
Round one will begin promptly at 10:00.
Players rated under 1100 and unrated players will play in unrated sections. Players rated 1100 and above will play in rated sections. | Tournament | 7/29/2010 | Yes |
| 8/8/2010 | 8/8/2010 | Lansing Mini-Swiss | USCF Membership, MCA Membership | No | All | | | 3-SS G/90 |
Room 127 of the TLC building, NE corner of Capitol and Shiawasse
The best entrance is the west-facing entrance on Capitol, towards the north of the building.
| | |
$75 1st, $48 2nd each section, $100 to any 3 point winner in a section with at least 8 players
| Lansing |
Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10-1:30-4:30
| Tournament | 6/14/2010 | Yes |
| 8/7/2010 | 8/7/2010 | August 2010 Calvin College Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | All, but must be current USCF members | Entry Fee: $25. Free to Masters - EF deducted from any winnings. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 4 rounds, G/60 | Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached. | Campus Map | March 2010 Calvin Challenge | 70% of entries per section returned as prizes. | Grand Rapids | Registration 9a - 9:45a
Rounds at 10am, 1:00p, 3:00p, 5:00p
Sections of 6-12 depending on turnout. | Tournament | 6/25/2010 | Yes |
| 8/7/2010 | 8/7/2010 | August 2010 Calvin College SCHOLASTIC | USCF Membership | Yes | Any current USCF member in grades K-12, with a USCF rating under 1100 | Entry Fee: $10. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 5 rounds, G/30 | Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached. | Campus Map | March 2010 Calvin | Medals awarded to the top 3 players.
Other equipment prizes or book prizes with high turnout. | Grand Rapids | Registration from 9a - 9:45a.
Rounds at 10:30a, 11:30a, 1p, 2p, 3p. | Tournament | 6/25/2010 | Yes |
| 7/10/2010 | 7/10/2010 | July 2010 Calvin College Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | All, but must be current USCF members |
Entry Fee: $25. Free to Masters - EF deducted from any winnings. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 4 rounds, G/60 |
Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached.
| Campus Map | March 2010 Calvin Challenge |
70% of entries per section returned as prizes.
| Grand Rapids |
Registration 9a - 9:45a
Rounds at 10am, 1:00p, 3:00p, 5:00p
Sections of 6-12 depending on turnout.
| Tournament | 6/6/2010 | Yes |
| 7/10/2010 | 7/10/2010 | July 2010 Calvin College SCHOLASTIC | USCF Membership | Yes | Any current USCF member in grades K-12, with a USCF rating under 1100 |
Entry Fee: $10. Lunch is included.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership must be current. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament site or through the USCF site at .
| | 5 rounds, G/30 |
Calvin College, in the DeVos Communications Building.
Calvin's main entrance is at 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Follow signs for the DeVos Communications Building. A map of Calvin's campus is attached.
| Campus Map | March 2010 Calvin |
Medals awarded to the top 3 players.
Other equipment prizes or book prizes with high turnout.
| Grand Rapids |
Registration from 9a - 9:45a.
Rounds at 10:30a, 11:30a, 1p, 2p, 3p.
| Tournament | 6/6/2010 | Yes |
| 7/6/2010 | 7/8/2010 | Spring Lake Summer Chess Camp | | No | Grades K through 12 | $50.00/3 days or $20.00/day
(20% discount for additional family members) | Limited enrollment Send check payable to Spring Lake Public Schools and include child’s name, phone number, email address, and grade to: Joe Singerling Jeffers Elementary 14429 Leonard Rd., SL 49456
For more information, contact Joe Singerling at (616) 846-5503, ext. 4201 or email jsingerling@springlakeschools.org.
| Grades K through 12 | Jeffers Elem. School Library (use north entrance)
| | | Camp trophy and grade group medals will be awarded. All players receive a picture and certificate. Mentors include State Chess Gold Medalists and All-Conference Medalists. | Lakeshore | July 6th to 8th
9:30 am–12:00 pm | Camp | 4/27/2010 | Yes |