🗓️ December 13, 2025
14800 34th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55447 (map)
🎁 Last MSCA event of the year! We’ve renamed the Hall of Fame Classic to the Holiday Quickly, turning it into a one day event with shorter time controls, perhaps better to fit our busy December schedules. 🎉
There is a Novice section for a gentler introduction to the game. It is unrated and no memberships are required. We’ll award memberships as prizes to help get you started in your chess career. 🚀
🎫 🎫 Two memberships are required to play in this event, MSCA & US Chess:
🔎 Check your MSCA status and Join 🙌 (supports Minnesota chess operations)
🎟️ Join US Chess (aka USCF, required for ratings; see note below...)
Except! 🟢 Novice section is unrated and does not require any memberships!
Details 📌
5 Round Swiss
US Chess rated (Regular & Quick)
Sections
🟠 Premier 🔵 U1800 🟣 U1200
and! 🟢 Novice (not US Chess rated)
⌛️ Time Control
G/25 +10s
Byes
max two ½ pt byes, any rounds, declared before round 3
Rounds
Saturday 10am • 11:30am • 1:30pm
3pm • 4:30pm
🏅 Award ceremony to follow, about 6pm 🕕️
🎬️ Tournament Director:
Sarah Wahl
⏱️ Forfeit time is 10 minutes after round start time.
🟫♟️⏰ Players should bring chess boards, pieces, and clock.
Entry Fees 🎫
☀️ $50 by Nov 14
🌤️ $55 by Nov 29
⛅️ $60 by Dec 12
⏰ $65 Onsite
🖊️ Register online by Fri 12/12 7pm 🕖️
🖊️ Register onsite Sat 12/13 by 9:30am 🕥️
✨ Register Online ✨
Registration limited to 90 players
💵 Cash/check only onsite! 💵
📬️ Mail-in entries, received by Tues 12/9:
include: (1) event (2) player (3) section (4) byes (5) check!
Minnesota State Chess Association
PO Box 124
Wayzata MN 55391
Projected Prizes 💵
🟠 Premier
1st $300 2nd $175
Top U1900 $100
based on 20 players
🔵 U1800
1st $225 2nd $150
Top U1500 $100
based on 20 players
🟣 U1200
1st $175 2nd $100
Top U900 $100
based on 20 players
🟢 Novice
Top 25% finishers receive USCF/MSCA memberships
based on 15 players
Unrated players can win the following prizes:
🟠 1st/2nd place overall in Premier section
🟢 Novice membership prizes
📧 Send email to msca.board@gmail.com with any questions.
Additional Details
🏞️ The MSCA strives to have all of our facilities and events available to as many community members as possible. We will attempt to accommodate access requests to the best of our abilities. Please let us know how we can help improve your chess experience!
⚖️ The MSCA Electronic Device and Fair Play Policy will be enforced for players and spectators at this tournament.
🧮 Please see the MSCA Unrated Policy to learn how rating may be determined from US Chess live/online or FIDE ratings.
🚨 Published unrated players who possess FIDE ratings MUST disclose their FIDE rating. See the MSCA Unrated Policy.
🛡️ The MSCA recognizes the importance of a safe and hospitable environment at our chess events. To promote this type of environment, the MSCA has developed a Policy on Safe Play & Conduct. The MSCA also follows US Chess guidelines for training TDs with materials developed by the US Center for SafeSport. To support a safe and hospitable environment, the MSCA reminds all chess participants and attendees that they are responsible for their actions, and that parents/guardians of minors are responsible at all times for the welfare and safety of their children/dependents.
🎟️ You can pay for a new US Chess membership or renewal during registration, but note that this payment won't be applied until event time. It may be best to sign up directly with US Chess today. There are options for new members (get a new USCF ID and pay) and for existing members (already have an ID) to create a website login. If you already have a login/ID, you can use it to pay for a renewal.
🔎 Don't forget your Minnesota Chess membership! Check MSCA status and join. 🙌
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