| 2/8/2011 | 2/8/2011 | Happy Birthday Jim Marfia! | | No | | | | | | | | | Grand Rapids | | Tournament | 2/8/2011 | 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 | 10/11/2010 | 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 | 11/7/2010 | 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 | 11/7/2010 | 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 | 10/10/2010 | 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 | 10/10/2010 | 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 |
| 10/9/2010 | 10/9/2010 | 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 .
| | 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 | 9/12/2010 | Yes |
| 10/9/2010 | 10/9/2010 | 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 .
| | 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 | 9/12/2010 | 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 Membership | Yes | | | | | All information on Michigan Chess site.
| | | | Lansing | All information on Michigan Chess site.
| Tournament | 7/12/2010 | Yes |
| 8/21/2010 | 8/22/2010 | 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 | 2009 U.P. Open | $250 first place, $125 second place, others based on entries. Trophy to top U.P. resident and top U.P. junior. | 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 |
| 8/21/2010 | 8/21/2010 | 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. | Tim Clark
(616) 892-9060
Eugene Brumley
(616) 987-0131
| 3 rounds, G/30 | Aquinas College, in the Academic Building | Campus Map & Directions | | First place in each quad: $10 | Grand Rapids | Registration 9:30a - 9:50a
Rounds at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00
Sections of players rated 1100 and above will be rated. U1100 sections will be unrated. | Tournament | 8/2/2010 | 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 |
| 7/11/2010 | 7/11/2010 | 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 | 5/17/2010 | 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 |
| 6/26/2010 | 6/27/2010 | Bottom Half Class | USCF Membership and Michigan Chess memberships required | No | | GMs, IMs, and 2200+ enter for free. Advanced entry deducted from prizes.
All entry fees $10 more if received after June 23, 2010.
1300 and over. Advance entry $40. Subtract $10 if under 18.
1100-1299. Advance entry $30. Subtract $10 if under 18.
Under 1100. Advance entry $20. Subtract $5 if under 18.
| Entries to Michael Smith
(734) 625-5057
| G/120 | Holiday Inn, Grand Rapids - Airport
3060 Lake Eastbrook Blvd
Kentwood, MI 49512
$74 per night chess rate
(616) 285-7600 | | 2009 Bottom Half | 6 sections: 1900 and over, under 1900, under 1700, under 1500, under 1300, and under 1100. Unrated play in bottom section.
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. 1st $120 + trophy, under 1600 $70
Under 1500 section. 1st $120 + trophy, under 1400 $70
Under 1300 section. 1st $100 + trophy, under 1200 $50
Under 1100 section. Trophies to 1st, 2nd, Under 1000, Under 900
| Grand Rapids | Registration Sat 8:30a - 9:30a
Rounds Sat 10a, 2:30p, 7p, Sunday 10a, 2:30p | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | Yes |
| 6/13/2010 | 6/13/2010 | 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 | 4/19/2010 | Yes |
| 6/12/2010 | 6/12/2010 | Four Knights Thematic | USCF Membership (rated section only) | Yes | All | |
This article by Dr. Tony can help you prepare:
| Instruction by National Master Eric Fischvogt + quick rated games | Kent District Library East, 746 Lakeside Drive Southeast,
East Grand Rapids, MI | | | Book prizes to winners in each section | Grand Rapids | Starts at 9:30 a.m.
All games start 1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Nc3 Nf6
There will be both an unrated scholastic section, and a quick-rated USCF section, open to all! | Tournament | 4/15/2010 | Yes |
| 6/5/2010 | 6/5/2010 | June 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 | 4/19/2010 | Yes |
| 6/5/2010 | 6/5/2010 | June 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 | 4/19/2010 | Yes |
| 5/7/2010 | 5/28/2010 | Lansing City Championship (4 Fridays) | USCF Membership | Yes | All | | | 4-SS | | | | | Lansing | | Tournament | 2/16/2010 | Yes |
| 5/16/2010 | 5/16/2010 | 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 | 3/15/2010 | Yes |
| 5/15/2010 | 5/16/2010 | CANCELLED! Homa - Monokroussos | | Yes | | | | 2 games | | | | | Lakeshore | Regrettably, Dennis Monokroussos made other plans for the match weekend. Hopefully, we'll be able to schedule a match with another opponent for Seth later in 2010! | Match | 4/15/2010 | Yes |
| 5/10/2010 | 5/10/2010 | 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 |
| 5/1/2010 | 5/1/2010 | May 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 | 4/7/2010 | Yes |
| 5/1/2010 | 5/1/2010 | May 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 | 4/7/2010 | Yes |
| 4/23/2010 | 4/25/2010 | Grrreat Lakes Open | USCF Membership and Michigan Chess memberships required | No | | IMs and GMs are free (advance entry fee deducted from prize)
Open
Advance by 4/1, 2-day $52, 3-day $53
on-site $10 more, juniors $10 discount
U1600
Advance by 4/1, 2-day $42, 3-day $43
On-site $10 more, juniors $10 discount
Scholastic (Under 1200)
Advance by 4/1 $15
On-site $10 more | Do not send cash. Make all checks or money orders payable to Stan Beckwith.
Stan Beckwith, 84 Bond St. Battle Creek, MI 49037 269-964-2927
or
Jennifer Skidmore
| Open, Under 1600, Scholastic | McCalmy Plaza Hotel
50 Capital Ave. SW
Battle Creek, MI 49017
269-963-7050
chess rate $89/night | | 2009 Great Lakes Open | Open 1st $650, 2nd $400, 1st expert $200, 1st class A $200, U1800 $150, U1600 $150
U1600, 1st $400, 2nd $200, 1st Class D $150, 1st Class E $150, U1000 $105, UNR $105
Scholastic. Trophies to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1st U1000, 1st U800, 1st U600, all players with 3 points or more | Battle Creek | (3-day) Fri 7:00pm; Sat noon, 7pm; Sun 9am, 3:30pm
(2-day) Sat 11:00am, 1:00pm merge with 3-day for 7pm round
(Scholastic) Sat 9am, noon, 2:30pm, 5:00pm
Time Control:
(3-day Open and Reserve) rds 1-3: G/120 rds 4-5 40/2 G/60(2-day Open and Reserve) rds 1-2: G/60 (merge w/3-day for rounds 3-5)
(Scholastic) G/45 rounds 1-4 | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | Yes |
| 4/24/2010 | 4/24/2010 | Muskegon End of Month Unrated | | No | All | | | RR or SS depending on how many show up! | Qdoba Mexican Grill Restaurant
3355 Henry Street Muskegon, MI 49441
(across from Meijers) | | | ½ of the money ( total ) that comes in goes to the 1st place winner and the other half goes to the Rescue Mission where the women and children stay on Peck St. across the street from Hackley Hospital.
The management at Qdoba Restaurant offers complimentary drinks from their pop machine. as well as giving the 2nd place winner a dinner burrito of their choice from the menu and 3rd place receives an order of chips and Quesadilla cheese dip. | Lakeshore | Registration begins at 10:30am and goes on for about ½ hour and then at 11am we begin the tournament. | Tournament | 4/17/2010 | Yes |
| 4/18/2010 | 4/18/2010 | Vandenburg Cup | USCF and Michigan Chess Assoc. Memberships Required | No | All | Entry Fee: $27.00 on or before April 10, 2010
$37.00 at the door
Please make checks payable to David Sundeen. | | 4-SS G/60 | 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.
| | 2009 Vandenburg Cup - Winner: Seth Homa! | Prizes Based on 60 players
Open & Reserve: 1st $150.00 plus trophy
2nd $74 plus trophy
Class: Expert, A, B, C, D-E/unr 1st $50.00 plus trophy
2nd $24.00
1st Women $50.00 | Lansing | Round Times: 9:30am, 11:30am, 2:15pm and 4:15pm | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | Yes |
| 4/14/2010 | 4/14/2010 | Loutit Library Kids' Chess Club | | Yes | 8 to 18, younger by permission | | You can call Loutit library, or e-mail | Club | Loutit District Library
407 Columbus Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417
| | | | Lakeshore | | Club | 3/11/2010 | Yes |
| 4/12/2010 | 4/12/2010 | 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 | 3/9/2010 | Yes |
| 4/10/2010 | 4/10/2010 | April 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 | 1/1/2010 | Yes |
| 4/10/2010 | 4/10/2010 | April 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 | 1/1/2010 | Yes |
| 3/27/2010 | 3/27/2010 | Thornapple Kellogg K-8 | None | No | K-8 | Preregistration is $10 and on-site registration is $15 from 8:30a - 9:30 a.m.
Make checks payable to: TK-Schools | For more information, call 269-795-7944, ext. 4519 or ext. 4530
Make checks payable to: TK-Schools
Please mail registration (indicate Grade level - K-8) no later than March 24th to:
Attn. Chess Tournament
10051 Green Lake Rd.
Middleville, MI 49333
| Open to students in grades K-8 | Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
10375 Green Lake Road
Middleville, MI 49333 | | | Participation ribbons to all players | Grand Rapids | Registration table open at 8:30a. First round begins at 10:00 a.m.
Tournament director reserves the right to turn away anyone who is not in the registration line by 9:30a.
Students will play at their own grade level.
Players, grades 4-8, need to bring boards and sets (clocks are optional) | Tournament | 3/6/2010 | Yes |
| 3/20/2010 | 3/20/2010 | Ludington Optimist Youth | | No | Grades 1-12 | | The Ludington Optimists have sponsored this chess tournament since 1955.
The chairman for the 2010 CHESS TOURNAMENT is Tracy Thompson. 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.
| 5SS, separate divisions grades 9-12, 6-8, 1-5 | Ludington High School Cafeteria 508 North Washington Ave., Ludington, MI
| bing map | | Trophies will be awarded to the four top ranking chess players in each separate division.
| Lakeshore | 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.
The Chess Tournament is open to all students in the elementary, middle and high school grade levels. | Tournament | 2/15/2010 | Yes |
| 3/14/2010 | 3/14/2010 | 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 | 2/14/2010 | Yes |
| 3/10/2010 | 3/10/2010 | Loutit Library Kids' Chess Club | USCF Membership, MCA Membership | Yes | 8 to 18, younger by permission | | | Club | Loutit District Library
407 Columbus Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417
| | | Book to tournament winner | Lakeshore | | Club | 1/1/2010 | Yes |
| 3/8/2010 | 3/8/2010 | 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 | 2/14/2010 | Yes |
| 3/6/2010 | 3/6/2010 | March 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 www.uschess.org.
| | 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 | January 2010 Calvin | 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 | 1/1/2010 | Yes |
| 3/6/2010 | 3/6/2010 | March 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 www.uschess.org. | | 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 | January 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 | 1/1/2010 | Yes |
| 2/21/2010 | 2/21/2010 | 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 | 2/14/2010 | Yes |
| 2/10/2010 | 2/10/2010 | Loutit Library Kids' Chess Club | | Yes | 8 to 18, younger by permission | | You can call Loutit library, or e-mail | Club | Loutit District Library
407 Columbus Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417
| | | | Lakeshore | | Club | 2/1/2010 | Yes |
| 2/8/2010 | 2/8/2010 | 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 | 2/1/2010 | Yes |
| 2/6/2010 | 2/6/2010 | King's Gambit Thematic | USCF Membership | Yes | All | $5. Lunch is provided.
Players agree to start all games with the moves 1 e4 e5 2 f4
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Players agree to start all games with the moves
1 e4 e5 2 f4
| 6-SS Quick-Rated (G/25) | West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academics 17350 Hazel St. Spring Lake, MI 49456
| | | First Prize: David Bronstein’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice, 2009 edition.
Players agree to start all games with the moves
1 e4 e5 2 f4
| Lakeshore | Doors open at 9:00 a.m. NO ON SITE-REGISTRATION!
Rounds start at 10:00 a.m.
Players agree to start all games with the moves 1 e4 e5 2 f4 | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | Yes |
| 1/9/2010 | 1/9/2010 | January 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 www.uschess.org.
| | 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. | http://www.calvin.edu/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 | 1/1/2010 | Yes |
| 1/9/2010 | 1/9/2010 | January 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 www.uschess.org. | | 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. | http://www.calvin.edu/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 | 1/1/2010 | |
| 1/3/2010 | 1/3/2010 | Fiddler's Hearth 15-min tournament | | No | All | | Roger Blaine
Tournament Director
| 5 rounds NOT RATED | Start the New Year right with our Sunday
afternoon tradition at FIDDLER’S HEARTH!
Irish Pub & Restaurant, 127 N. Main,
downtown South Bend.
(They’ve got great food!!)
Bring chess set & clock if you have them—
we’ll have a few extra.
| | | Cash & gift certificate prizes! | Northern Indiana | 2-5 p.m. (register 1:45-2)
| Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 12/5/2009 | 12/5/2009 | Sault Ste. Marie | None | No | | Registration 9:15 - 9:45 AM EST. Rounds 10 AM - 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM.
| | 3-SS G/45 Unrated | Sault Ste. Marie Middle School library. | | | prizes are usually quality donated items such as Little Caesar's pizza gift certificates - Chess Books, etc. This tournament is a fundraiser for the Sault High School Chess Team and all proceeds go to the team. | Upper Peninsula | Registration 9:15 - 9:45 AM EST. Rounds 10 AM - 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM.
| Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 11/14/2009 | 11/14/2009 | Evergreen Chess Fall Series | USCF Membership | No | all | $10 Scholastic-$20 for all other sections | Antowine Jordan
2516 Normandy Dr. SE Apt 314-C
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
616-308-5695 | 4-SS G/60 Open & Reserve; G/40 Scholastic | Evergreen Missionary Church
10501 Settlewood Dr.
Lowell, MI 49331 | | | 70% of entries will be returned as prizes
Medals or trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd if there are enough scholastic players. | Grand Rapids | Registration: 8:30a - 9:30a
Rounds:
9:45a, 11:15a, 12:45p, 2:15p (scholastic)
9:45a, 12p, 2:15p, 4:30p Reserve | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 11/14/2009 | 11/14/2009 | Michigan SCHOLASTIC Club championship | USCF Membership; MCA membership | No | K-12; K-8; K-5; K-3 | $15 Advance by 11/06/09
$25 Advance by 11/13/09
MCA memberships required for all players.
USCF memberships required for K-5/K-8/K-12
USCF tournament memberships NOT accepted
Memberships should be purchased as part of registration
Make ALL checks payable to MCA
| NO ON SITE REGISTRATION
On site check-in 7:30-8:30
Players must be paid in advance or check-in before 8:30 in order to be paired in round 1.
all mailed entries must be post-marked 11/06/09
Online Entry by noon on 11/13/09
ALL CLUB ROSTERS MUST BE CONFIRMED BEFORE ROUND 1
Info: NO COOLERS!!! NO GROUP FOOD!!!
Online Entry
Mail entries to:
Jennifer Skidmore
4151 Chester Dr. Apt. 211
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Holiday Inn - Grand Rapids Airport
3063 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE
Kentwood, MI 49512
(616) 285-7600 (phone) (616) 285-7601 (fax)
Call (616) 285-7600 or 1-800-465-4329
by 11/01/2009 to reserve $69 rate
| 5 games, G/45. Individuals play in 4 sections: K-12; K-8; K-5; K-3 | Western Michigan University East Beltline Conference Center
2333 East Beltline Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 | Conference Center directions | 2008 Michigan Scholastic Club | In each section trophies to : Top 7 Individuals Overall + any with 4 points Top 7 Clubs (top 4 individual scores from each club are used)
| Grand Rapids | | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 11/7/2009 | 11/7/2009 | November 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 www.uschess.org.
| | 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. | Map of Calvin's campus | | 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 | 1/1/2010 | |
| 11/7/2009 | 11/7/2009 | November 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 www.uschess.org. | | 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. | Map of Calvin's campus | | 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 | 1/1/2010 | |
| 10/17/2009 | 10/17/2009 | Traverse City Chess! | USCF Membership | No | | $10 with valid USCF membership | | 4SS G/45 | The venue is located in a Mesick home at 104 E. Adelbert st., Mesick MI 49668
| | | | Traverse City | Registration will be between 9 and 10 am with play starting shortly after....with a break for lunch after round 2. | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 10/3/2009 | 10/3/2009 | October 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 www.uschess.org.
| | 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. | Map of Calvin's campus | | 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 | 1/1/2010 | |
| 10/3/2009 | 10/3/2009 | October 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 www.uschess.org. | | 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. | Map of Calvin College | | 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 | 1/1/2010 | |
| 9/12/2009 | 9/12/2009 | September 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 www.uschess.org.
| | 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. | Calvin Map | August Calvin results | 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 | 1/1/2010 | No |
| 9/12/2009 | 9/12/2009 | September 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 www.uschess.org. | | 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. | Map of Calvin College | August Calvin results | 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 | 1/1/2010 | |
| 8/15/2009 | 8/16/2009 | U.P. Open | USCF Membership | No | All | $30 ($20 for juniors 19 or under), $5 more at site | Robert John
315 E. Prospect St.
Marquette, MI 49855
906-228-8126
| 5SS G/2 | Masonic Building
128 W. Washington St.
Marquette, MI
Parking and entrance in rear of building | Google Maps | 2008 Upper Peninsula Open | First place $200 guaranteed, others based on entries
Trophy to top U.P. resident and top U.P. junior | Upper Peninsula | Registration:
9-9:30 Saturday
Rounds:
Saturday 10:00a, 2:30p, 7:00p
Sunday: 9:30a, 2:00p
(All times EDT)
Byes available in all rounds, but must be requested before registration ends | Tournament | | |
| 8/1/2009 | 8/1/2009 | Ben Finegold's Advanced Chess Camp | USCF Membership | No | All | $75. Advance registration required, 12 people maximum. | | 1700+ improvers | Great Wraps 310 S State St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
| | | | Ann Arbor | Please arrive by 10:45a -- pre-registration required. Camp will run from 11a to about 6p.
Ben's description is here:
Details here:
| Camp | 1/1/2010 | |
| 7/14/2009 | 7/16/2009 | Spring Lake Intermediate/Advanced | | No | | $50.00 each camper or $20.00 for 1 day.
Families receive 20% discount on additionalsiblings.
| | | Jeffers Elementary School Library
Spring Lake, MI
Please use north entrance.
| | | Camp trophy and grade group medals will be awarded.
| Lakeshore | | Camp | 1/1/2010 | |
| 7/11/2009 | 7/11/2009 | July Calvin College Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | All, but must be current USCF members. | Entry Fee: $25. 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 www.uschess.org.
| | 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. | Calvin Map | Previous Tournaments | 70% of entries returned as prizes. | Grand Rapids | Registration 9a - 9:45a
Rounds at 10am, 12:30p, 2:30p, 4:30p
Sections of 6-12 depending on turnout. | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 7/11/2009 | 7/11/2009 | July 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 www.uschess.org. | | 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. | Map of Calvin College | Previous Tournaments | 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 | 1/1/2010 | |
| 7/7/2009 | 7/9/2009 | Spring Lake Beginners | | No | | $ 50.00 each camper or $20.00 for 1 day.
Families receive 20% discount on additional siblings.
| | | Jeffers Elem. School Library
Spring Lake
Please use North Entrance | | | All players receive a picture and a certificate. | Lakeshore | | Camp | 1/1/2010 | |
| 6/22/2009 | 6/26/2009 | WMAAA Chess Camp | | Yes | | $25. Scholarships available. | | | West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academics
17350 Hazel Street
Spring Lake, MI 49456 | | | | Lakeshore | Afternoons - Details to follow | Camp | 1/1/2010 | |
| 6/20/2009 | 6/20/2009 | Evergreen Summer Series 1 | USCF Membership | Yes | Any current USCF members; memberships can be purchased on site. | Open entry fee: $15 by June 17, 2009 $20 at the door Scholastic entry fee: $10 by June 17, 2009 $15 at the door | Antowine Jordan
1050 Leffingwell Ave. NE Apt. 506
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
616-824-8225
| 4-SS, G/40 | Evergreen Missionary Church
10501 Settlewood Dr.
Lowell, MI 49331 | | | Open: $70% of entries returned as prizes
Scholastic: Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, if there is enough scholastic players. | Other Areas | Registration 8:30-9:30a
Rounds: 9:45am; 11:15am; 12:45pm; 2:15pm
Sections of 6-8 players
** Additional scholastic section only if enough players show ** | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 6/15/2009 | 6/19/2009 | East Grand Rapids Chess Camp | | Yes | Kids | | | More details to follow! | Kent District Library-East Grand Rapids branch | | | | Grand Rapids | Mornings - Beginners
Afternoons - Intermediate / Advanced | Camp | 1/1/2010 | |
| 5/30/2009 | 5/31/2009 | Michigan Senior | USCF and MCA memberships | No | Must be 50 years old by 12/31/2009 | $20 by 5/29, On-site: $25
| | 4-SS, G/135 | Kearsley High School 4302 Underhill Dr. Flint, MI 48506
| Google Maps | 2008 Michigan Senior | Open: 1st: $75 + Trophy
2nd & U1800: Trophy
Reserve: 1st: $50 + Trophy
2nd & U1400: Trophy
| Other Areas | Registration: 8:30-9:30am Rounds: 10:00am - 3pm both days
| Tournament | | |
| 5/17/2009 | 5/17/2009 | May TCSwiss | USCF Membership | Yes | All | | If you have any questions call Chris at 231 409 1824 or Joe at 231 233 0700 | 4SS G/45 | Mount Holiday near Traverse City | Map to Mount Holiday | | | Traverse City | Time = Game 45
Duel Rated.
4 Rounds
Entry Fee $10.00
If you have any questions call
Chris at 231 409 1824
or
Joe at 231 233 0700 | Tournament | | |
| 4/18/2009 | 4/18/2009 | Kids' Chess Tournament | Rated section only: Both USCF Membership and MCA membership | Yes | 8 to 17 | | | Rated and Unrated | Walden Green Montessori School
17339 Roosevelt Rd.
Ferrysburg, MI
| http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=17339+Roosevelt+Rd.,+Ferrysburg,+MI&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=40.409448,92.8125&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=A | | There will be trophies for the top three winners in each section, and the top player in grades K-3 and 4-6
| Lakeshore | Registration at 10a. First round at 10:30a | Tournament | | |
| 3/7/2009 | 3/7/2009 | Calvin College March Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | All, but must be current USCF members. Membership may be purchased at site. | Entry Fee: $25. Lunch is included.
| | 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. | Map of Calvin College | | 70% of entries returned as prizes. | Grand Rapids | Registration 9a - 9:45a
Rounds at 10am, 12:30p, 2:30p, 4:30p
Sections of 6-12 depending on turnout. | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 3/7/2009 | 3/7/2009 | Calvin College March 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) memberships may be purchased at the tournament. | | 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. | http://www.calvin.edu/map | | Medals awarded to the top 3 players.
| Grand Rapids | Registration from 9a - 9:45a.
Rounds at 10:30a, 11:30a, 1p, 2p, 3p. | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 2/7/2009 | 2/9/2009 | February Calvin College Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | Open to all | EF: $25 (free to masters, EF deducted from any winnings)
Lunch included | | 4-SS, G/60 | DeVos Communications Center
Calvin College | Map of Calvin College | January Calvin College Challenge | 70% of EF returned as prizes | Grand Rapids | Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10am-12:30pm-2:30pm-4:30pm | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 2/7/2009 | 2/7/2009 | February SCHOLASTIC Calvin College Challenge | USCF Membership | Yes | Grades K-12 | | | 5-SS, G/30 | DeVos Communications Center
Calvin College | Map of Calvin College | January 2009 results | Medals to top three places, top unrated
Additional non-cash prizes depending on turnout | Grand Rapids | Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10am-11:15am-1pm-2pm-3pm | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 12/13/2008 | 12/13/2008 | Kalamazoo Challenge II at WMU | USCF Membership | Yes | Open to all | EF: $25 (free to masters, EF deducted from any winnings)
Lunch included | | 4-SS, G/60 | WMU Bernhard Center
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 | MapQuest Map | | 70% of EF returned as prizes | Kalamazoo | Registration: 9-9:45am Rounds: 10am-12:30pm-2:30pm-4:30pm
| Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 12/13/2008 | 12/13/2008 | Kzoo Scholastic Challenge II at WMU | USCF Membership | Yes | Grades K-12 | | | 5-SS, G/30 | WMU Bernhard Center
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 | MapQuest Map | | Medals to top three places, top unrated
Additional non-cash prizes depending on turnout | Kalamazoo | Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10am-11:15am-1pm-2pm-3pm | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 11/22/2008 | 11/22/2008 | ST MARGARET FUN (unrated K-8) | None | No | SEPARATE SECTIONS FOR GRADES K-2, 3-5 & 6-8 | $7.00 IF PREREGISTERED BY NOV 14TH
$10.00 THEREAFTER OR ON SITE
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS OUT TO " ST MARGARET PTO"
| QUESTIONS - CALL FRANK HOESS - HOME- 269-686-1358 OR CELL-269- 568-0749
(CALL CELL IF LOST)
Please EMAIL - fhoess@yahoo.com
| Everyone plays 5 games; Time control after 30 minutes | ST MARGARET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
736 S Farmer St
Otsego, MI 49078 | Google directions | | TROPHIES - TO TOP 4 PLACES IN EACH SECTION | Kalamazoo | 11a - 4p
CHECK IN & LATE REGISTRATION 10-10:45 AM | Tournament | | |
| 11/9/2008 | 11/9/2008 | Traverse City Swiss | USCF Membership | No | | | | 4-SS G/45 | Hayden Table Tennis Training Center
5549 South Bates Road
Williamsburg, MI | | October 2008 | | Traverse City | Registration between 9a and 10a | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 11/1/2008 | 11/2/2008 | West Michigan Open and Reserve (U1600) | USCF Membership | Yes | Open to all | EF: $45 received by Oct. 24, $60 after or at site.
Unrated $25 by Oct. 24, $40 after or at site. (Unrated only eligible for open or unrated prizes and count as half entries.)
| Mike Schulte
921 W Kalamazoo Ave Apt 4
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-385-3055
| 5-SS, G/120 (Separate scholastic activities tbd) | WMU Bernhard Center
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 | MapQuest Map | | $$2,700 b/80 (min. 75% gtd.).
Open: $350-275-200, U2000 $180-90, U1800 $160-80, top upset $25.
Reserve (U1600): $325-250-175, U1400 $160-80, U1200 $140-70, U1000/unr $120, top upset $20. | Kalamazoo | Registration: Saturday 9-9:45am
Rounds: Saturday 10am-2:30pm-7pm, Sunday 9am-1:30pm | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 11/2/2008 | 11/2/2008 | West Michigan Open Sunday Scholastic | USCF Membership | Yes | K-12 rated Under 1100 | EF: $5 ($3 to those who also play Saturday)
Free to those who need to purchase or renew USCF memberships.
Unrated quads if enough players want them... | | 3-SS or 3-RR G/30 depending on turnout | WMU Bernhard Center
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 | MapQuest Map | | | Kalamazoo | Registration: 12:30-1pm Sunday
Rounds starting at 1:30pm | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 11/1/2008 | 11/1/2008 | West Michigan Open Saturday Scholastic | USCF Membership | Yes | K-12 rated Under 1100 | $5
Free to those who need to purchase or renew USCF memberships. | Mike Schulte
248-496-0869 | 4-SS G/30 | WMU Bernhard Center
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 | MapQuest Map | | | Kalamazoo | Registration: 9-9:45am Saturday.
Rounds start at 10:30am. | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 10/11/2008 | 10/12/2008 | Michigan Amateur (U2000) Championship | USCF Membership, MCA Membership (OSA) | No | Open to all players rated under 2000 | $20 by October 10, $25 at site.
Juniors (U18) $15 by October 10, $20 at site.
Please make checks payable to MCA.
E-mail entries OK, but must pay by the end of on-site registration. | | 5-SS, Rd. 1-3 G/120, Rd. 4-5 G/150 | McCamly Plaza Hotel
50 Capital Ave. SW
Battle Creek, MI 49017
| MapQuest Map | 2007 Amateur Crosstable | TROPHIES: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
1st, 2nd U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200
1st Unrated; 1st Under 18; 1st Over 64 | Battle Creek | Registration: Saturday 8:30-9:30am
Rounds: Saturday 10am-2:30pm-7pm, Sunday 10am-3:30pm | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 10/4/2008 | 10/4/2008 | Grand Rapids Challenge II at Calvin College | USCF Membership | Yes | Open to all | EF: $25 (free to masters, EF deducted from any winnings)
Lunch included | | 4-SS, G/60 | DeVos Communications Center
Calvin College | Map of Calvin College | | 70% of EF returned as prizes | Grand Rapids | Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10am-12:30pm-2:30pm-4:30pm | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 10/4/2008 | 10/4/2008 | GR Scholastic Challenge II at Calvin College | USCF Membership | Yes | Grades K-12 | | | 5-sS, G/30 | DeVos Communications Center
Calvin College | Map of Calvin College | | Medals to top three places, top unrated
Additional non-cash prizes depending on turnout | Grand Rapids | Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10am-11:15am-1pm-2pm-3pm | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 9/27/2008 | 9/27/2008 | Kalamazoo Challenge I at WMU | USCF Membership | Yes | Open to all | EF: $25 (free to masters, EF deducted from any winnings)
Lunch included (pizza and drinks) | Mike Schulte
269-385-3055
| 4-SS, G/60 | WMU Bernhard Center
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 | MapQuest Map | | 70% of EF returned as prizes | Kalamazoo | Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10am-12:30pm-2:30pm-4:30pm | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 9/27/2008 | 9/27/2008 | Kzoo Scholastic Challenge I at WMU | USCF Membership | Yes | Grades K-12 | | | 5-SS, G-30 | WMU Bernhard Center
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 | MapQuest Map | | Medals to top three places, top unrated
Additional non-cash prizes depending on turnout | Kalamazoo | Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10am-11:15am-1pm-2pm-3pm | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 9/6/2008 | 9/6/2008 | Grand Rapids Challenge I at Calvin College | USCF Membership | Yes | Open to all | EF: $25 (free to masters, EF deducted from any winnings)
Lunch included (sandwiches and drinks) | | 4-SS, G-60 | DeVos Communications Center
Calvin College | Map of Calvin College | | 70% of EF returned as prizes | Grand Rapids | Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10am-12:30pm-2:30pm-4:30pm | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 9/6/2008 | 9/6/2008 | GR Scholastic Challenge I at Calvin College | USCF Membership | Yes | Grades K-12 | | | 5-SS, G-30 | DeVos Communications Center
Calvin College | Map of Calvin College | | Medals to top three places, top unrated
Additional non-cash prizes depending on turnout | Grand Rapids | Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10am-11:15am-1pm-2pm-3pm | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 8/29/2008 | 9/1/2008 | Michigan Open | USCF Membership, MCA Membership | | All | | | Details have not been posted yet... | Holiday Resort Hotel
26555 Telegraph Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
248-353-7700 | MapQuest Map | | | Detroit Area | | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 8/16/2008 | 8/17/2008 | U.P. Open and Chess Championship | USCF Membership | | all | EF: $30 by 8/4/2008, $35 after or at site. (Juniors 19 and under subtract $10.) | Chief TD: Kenn Filkins
Ent/Inf:
Rob Roos
1705 Seymour
Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 49783
906-632-2285
| 5-SS, G/120 | Kewadin Casino & Convention Center
2186 Shunk Road
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783-9467 | MapQuest Map | 2007 U.P. Open | $200 first place guaranteed. Other prizes based on entries.
Trophy and title to top U.P. resident and U.P. Junior resident under 20 years of age. | Upper Peninsula | Reg 9-9:30 a.m. Saturday. Rounds: Sat. 10-2:30-7:00, Sun. 9:30-2:00. (All times Eastern Standard Time. Byes available in rounds 1-5, but must be requested before registration ends.)
| Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 7/12/2008 | 7/12/2008 | Grand Rapids Summer Open | USCF Membership | | Open to all | EF: $20
Free entry to all players rated 2200 and above (EF deducted from any winnings) | | 4-SS, G/60 | Calvin College
DeVos Communication Center room 150 | Map of Calvin College | | 70% of EF returned as prizes (we add $15 for each master that enters) | Grand Rapids | Registration: 9-9:45
Rounds: 10-12:30-2:30-4:30 | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 7/12/2008 | 7/12/2008 | Grand Rapids Summer Scholastic | USCF Membership | | U1100 K-12 | | | 6-SS, G/30 | Calvin College
Rooms tbd. | | | Trophies to 1st-3rd
Gift certificate or comparable prize to first unrated. | Grand Rapids | Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds: 10-11:15-12:30-1:30-2:30-3:30
Rounds may start earlier if all games finish early. | Tournament | 1/1/2010 | |
| 7/8/2008 | 7/10/2008 | Intermediate/Advanced Chess Camp for Kids | | | | $50. 20% discount for siblings. | | | Jeffers Elementary
Spring Lake | | | | Lakeshore | | Camp | 1/1/2010 | |