Oct. 8   2011 ORCA National Chess Day - Fall Seasonal Series Tournament

4SS, G/60. Christ Church, 13460 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, WI 53097. 2 Sections: Open/Reserve (under 1500). Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Rds.: 10:00, 1:00, 3:15, 5:30. EF: $10 until 9/17, $15 on site. Prizes: 80% of receipts less expenses. Info: www.orcachess.org or admin@orcachess.org.

Oct. 8   National Chess Day: Badger Open Scholastic U1200 RBO

Country Springs Hotel, Water Park-Convention Center, 2810 Golf Road, Waukesha, WI 53187-2269. Conveniently located alongside I-94. Reservations: 262-547-0201. Ask for special chess rates ($109 wo/water park passes, $119 with) and mention the Waukesha Chess Club/Badger Open. Reserve before 10/28. Open to all USCF Scholastic Players in K-12 Schools rated 1200 and under. Trophies to Top 3 Teams U1200, U/700 and Unrated K-3. Individual Trophies to Top 5 and Medals to 6th-20th. EF: $15 Advance (by 10/30) $20 thereafter. 1-Day, 6 Rd SS, TC G/30 Sat Rds start at: 9:30 a.m. On-site Reg: 8:00-8:45 One 1/2 point bye available in Rds 1-5 (request prior to Rd 1). Mail Advance Entries to: Waukesha Chess Club, Attn: Badger Open, 1911 Stardust Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186. Checks to: Waukesha Chess Club. Printable entry form and details available at www.waukeshachessclub.org or www.wscachess.org.

A Heritage Event!
Oct. 8-9   National Chess Day: 42nd Badger Open

Country Springs Hotel, Water Park-Convention Center, 2810 Golf Road, Waukesha, WI 53187-2269. Conveniently located alongside I-94. Reservations: 262-547-0201. Ask for special chess rates ($109 wo/water park passes, $119 with) and mention the Waukesha Chess Club/Badger Open. Reserve before 10/28. $1200 Prize Fund, 2 Sections Open and Reserve. Prizes: Open: 1st $250, 2nd $150, balance divided by (based on number of players) in class A-F. EF: $35 Advance (by 10/30) $40 thereafter ($5 discount for Seniors over 60 and Youth U/20). Reserve (U1400). $$ B/50 Entries in O/R, so prize often grows. 2-Day 5 Rd SS, TC: G/120. On-site Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Rds.: Sat. 10-2:30-7, Sun. 10-2:30. One 1/2 point bye available in Rds 1-4 (request prior to Rd 1). Mail Advance Entries to: Waukesha Chess Club, Attn: Badger Open, 1911 Stardust Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186. Checks to: Waukesha Chess Club. Printable entry form and details available at www.waukeshachessclub.org or www.wscachess.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Oct. 22   Hales Corners Challenge XIV   GPP: 10   Wisconsin

4SS, G/60. 2 Sections: Open & Reserve (under 1600). Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel, 4747 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, 414-481-8000. (mention Southwest Chess Club for $69 room rate). EF: $35-Open, $25-Reserve, both $5 more after 10/19. Comp EF for USCF 2200+. $$ Open: 1st-$325 (guaranteed), 2nd-$175 (guaranteed), A-$100, B & Below-$75; $$ Reserve: 1st-$100, 2nd-$75, D-$50, E & Below-$40. Reg.: 8:30-9:30. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6. Entries/Questions to TD: Tom Fogec, 5671 Garland Lane, Greendale, WI 53129; tfogec@wi.rr.com; 414-405-4207 (cell).

Nov. 5-6   2011-2012 Wisconsin Junior Open

A State Championship Event! Gruenhagen Conference Center, UW-Oshkosh, Corner of High and Osceola St., Oshkosh, WI 54901. 2012 Denker/Barber/Girls qualifier; Open to youth born after 11/5/1990. In 4 Sections, Open: 5SS, G/120, EF: $16 in advance by 11/1; $21 at site. Prizes: Top 5, Top 3 each 1300, 1200 and 1100, Top 4 Under 1100 and Top 3 Unrated. Reserve (Under 1100 or Unrated): 5SS, G/120, EF: $15 in advance by 11/1; $20 at site. Prizes: Top 5, Top 3 each 900, 800, 700, Under 700 and top four Unrated. Non-Rated Beginner's Grade 7-12: 5SS, G/120, Open to Grades 7-12. EF: $12 in advance by 11/1; $17 at site. Prizes: Top 5 places, Top 3 Grade 7-9. Non-Rated Beginner's Grade K-6: 5SS, G/120, Open to Grades K-6. EF: $11 in advance by 11/1; $16 at site. Prizes: Top 5 places, Top 3 Grade K-3. ALL: Reg: 11/5, 8:45-9:30 A.M. Rds: 10:15-2:30-7:15; 10:00-3:00. ENT: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719. INFO: Mike Nietman, 608-467-8510 (before 11/4) mike.nietman@charter.net. HR: 920-424-1106 $35 double (dorm room) (Mention Chess). www.wischess.org. NS. NC. W. Chess Magnet School JGP.

Nov. 5-6   WCA (Not WVA)Veteran's Tournament

5SS, G/120. Gruenhagen Conference Center, UW-Oshkosh, Corner of High and Osceola St., Oshkosh, WI 54901. Open to Age 21 and over. EF: $20 by 11/1; $25 at site. $$b/40 and 3 per class: $150-90. A - $70; B - $60; C - $50; D - $40; E/Unr - $40. Reg.: 11/5 8:45-9:30 A.M. Rds.: 10:15-2:30-7:15; 10:00-3:00. Held in conjunction with the WI Junior Open but in a separate room. ENT: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719. INFO: Mike Nietman, 608-467-8510 (evenings before 11/4) mike.nietman@charter.net. HR: 920-424-1106 $35 (dorm room) (Mention Chess). www.wischess.org. NS. NC. W.