Western Open / Fred Cramer Memorial

July 7-8

This is the longest running open chess tournament in the state, and we believe it is the second longest (to the US Open) in the nation. Be a part of chess history.

Open - Top Prizes Guaranteed 2nd place class prize only if at least 4 in the class 3rd place class prize only if at least 7 in the class		Reserve (Under 1800) - Top Prizes Guaranteed 2nd place class prize only if at least 4 in the class 3rd place class prize only if at least 7 in the class
1st	$800	1st	$175
2nd	$600	2nd	$125
3rd	$400	3rd	$80
4th	$250	1st C	$75
1st Expert	$175	2nd C	$50
2nd Expert	$125	3rd C	$40
1st Under 2000	$175	1st D	$75
2nd Under 2000	$125	2nd D	$50
3rd Under 2000	$75	3rd D	$40
		1st E/Under	$75
		2nd E/Under	$50
		3rd E/Under	$40
	$125	Trophy to Top Junior
		Trophy to Top Female

Playing Site

The Four Points Sheraton is at 4747 S Howell, Milwaukee WI 53207-5989. Hotel phone number is (800) 558-3862. Room rates for the Western are $79. Organizer may be contacted by email or by telephone: (414)358-3052 (the mailbox is checked daily and responses will be prompt, and there is voicemail on the phone number).

Tournament

The tournament is a five-round swiss starting Saturday morning, July 7. On-site registration is from 8:30 to 9:30, July 7. Open Entry Fee is $65, Reserve Entry Fee is $45 ($7 discount for USCF Juniors) and $10 more if received after 7/2 or during on-site registration. Comp EF available for USCF 2200+, contact organizer for details. Rounds are 10/2:30/7:30 on Saturday and 10/3:30 on Sunday. Byes are available if requested with entry (max 1 point in Byes, and Sunday byes are irrevocable). Time control is SD/120.

Mail entries to: Milwaukee Chess Foundation

 Arlen Walker

 8000 W Beechwood Ave

 Milwaukee WI 53223



Name ________________________________________

Address ____________________ City ________________ State ___ Zip ________

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Request Bye in round: 1  2   3   4   5