Lake Superior Open 🏁
June 24-25, 2023
University of Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjacket Union
1605 Catlin Ave, Superior, WI 54880 (map)
Second leg of the MSCA Grand Prix! Just over the bridge from Duluth, MN. Low cost lodging available in residence housing (see below for details).
5 Round Swiss: USCF rated (membership required); Open is also FIDE rated;
Reserve + Bantam USCF rated only; USCF used for prizes
Sections: Open, U1800 (Reserve), U1200 (Bantam)
Time Control: G/90 +30s
Rounds: Saturday 10am, 3pm, 7:30pm & Sunday 10am, 3pm
Byes: max 2 half point byes, any rounds, must be declared before round 3
Advanced entries can also be mailed to Dane Zagar:
7517 W 110th St, Bloomington, MN 55428
Checks payable to: MSCA (must be postmarked by June 15th)
Entry Fees
If registered online by June 1
$60 Open
$50 U1800
$40 U1200
If registered online by June 15
$70 Open
$60 U1800
$50 U1200
If registered online by June 23
$80 Open
$70 U1800
$60 U1200
Onsite registration
8:30am-9:30am June 24
$90 Open
$80 U1800
$70 U1200
Projected Prizes
💵 Over $2,500 in prizes projected! 💵
Grand Prix points available! 🏎
Open
1st $400 Top U2200 $150
2nd $200 Top U2000 $150
3rd $160
(based on 35 paid entries)
U1800
1st $300 Top U1600 $100
2nd $150 Top U1400 $100
3rd $120
(based on 35 paid entries)
U1200
1st $250 Top U1000 $100
2nd $140 Top U800 $100
3rd $120
(based on 35 paid entries)
* Unrated players with no game history can only win 1st-3rd place in the Open.
Lodging
University of Wisconsin Superior Residence Halls
Single $29 or double w/ twin beds available, $20 person. No A/C; bring a fan.
Crownhart Hall 1524 Catlin Ave, Superior, WI 54880 (parking at 1714 Catlin Ave)
Anyone wishing to get a room on campus will need to fill out THIS FORM. Once completed, send form to Melinda Yingling directly at myinglin@uwsuper.edu with the subject line: Chess Tournament Guest Housing.
Check-In: On Friday will be ONLY from 6-8pm in Crownhart Hall. Saturday check-in will take place at the Yellowjacket Union Information Desk during business hours, 8-4pm. Checkout will be at 12pm. Keys should be dropped in the mail slot on the front desk door of the hall.
Parking is free from 4:30pm Friday to end of event on Sunday.
📧 Send email to msca.board@gmail.com with any questions.
Additional Details
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Players should bring chess boards, pieces and clock.
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Special accommodations can be made available to players as needed. Please let us know how we can help improve your chess experience!
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This tournament is part of the MSCA’s Summer Grand Prix Series, you can read about the $2,000 in prizes and State Championship Playoff Qualification that is available to the winners of the Summer Grand Prix Points competition.
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Unrated/FIDE players who have never played a US Chess regular-rated tournament will be considered unrated. Unrated players with a FIDE rating must disclose it to a TD. Their rating is FIDE + 100 = USCF. Players who have rating history but are published as unrated will have their up-to-date US Chess rating used for pairings, prizes, and section eligibility.
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Forfeit time: A player who has not shown up to their game 30 minutes after the tournament directors start the round will receive a forfeit loss.
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Consistent with the MSCA Prize Distribution Policy, chess players must be MSCA members to receive a cash prize.
