🗓️ Oct 4-5, 2025
$4,000 Projected Prizes! 💰️
2661 Civic Center Drive, Roseville, MN 55113 (map)
👑 Grand finale of the MSCA Grand Prix!
(based on 125 participants)
in ADDITION to guaranteed
$2,500 Grand Prix Prizes 💸
Sign up today for the big finish of the race! 🏁
🛣️ 🏎️ 🏁
🎫 🎫 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...)
5 Round Swiss
Sections
⌛️ Time Control
Byes
Rounds ⚪️
US Chess rated
🟠 Premier 🔵 U1800 🟣 U1400 🟢 U900 (& Unrated)
G/60 +30s
max two ½ pt byes, any rounds, declared before round 3
Saturday 10am • 2pm • 6pm 🕕️
Sunday 10am • 2pm 🕙️
⏱️ Forfeit time is 30 minutes after round start time
🟫♟️⏰ Players should bring chess boards, pieces, and clock.
🎬️ Tournament Director:
Jack Bellinger
Entry Fees 🎫
by ➡️
🟠 Premier
🔵 U1800
🟣 U1400
🟢 U900
☀️
9/5
$70
$60
$60
$50
🌤️
9/19
$80
$70
$70
$60
🌥️
10/3
$90
$80
$80
$70
⏰
Onsite
$100
$90
$90
$80
🖊️ Register online by Fri 10/3 7pm 🕖️
🖊️ Register onsite Sat 10/4 by 9:30am 🕥️
💵 Cash/check only onsite! 💵
📬️ Mail-in entries, received by Tues 9/30:
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 $600 2nd $400 3rd $200
based on 35 players
Top U2100 $100 U1900 $100
🔵 U1800
1st $400 2nd $250
based on 25
Top U1700 $100 U1500 $100
🟣 U1400
1st $400 2nd $250 3rd $100
based on 30
Top U1200 $100 U1000 $100
🟢 U900
1st $300 2nd $200
based on 35
Top U700 $100 U500 $100 UNR $100
$4,000 based on 125 players
Unrated players can only win the unrated prize in the 🟢 U900 section or 1st/2nd/3rd place overall in the 🟠 Premier section.
📧 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.
🏁 This tournament is part of the MSCA’s Summer Grand Prix Series. The winners of this multi-event points race will claim $2,500 in guaranteed prize money and 4 State Championship Playoff Qualification spots! 🏆️
🧮 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. 🙌
2023 Northern Open 🌲 US Chess Results 🔥 News 📰 Prize Winners 💵
2024 Northern Open 🌲 US Chess Results 🔥 News 📰 Prize Winners 💵