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 Guaranteed2nd place class prize only if at least 4 in the class3rd place class prize only if at least 7 in the class |
Reserve (Under 1800) - Top Prizes Guaranteed2nd place class prize only if at least 4 in the class3rd place class prize only if at least 7 in the class |
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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 ________
USCF ID# ______________ Expires ________ Rating ______
Request Bye in round: 1 2 3 4 5