🗓️ January 18-19, 2025
2661 Civic Center Drive, Roseville, MN 55113 (map)
Start out the tournament year with one of the biggest MSCA events! 💵 Prize projection based on 180 players and we're limiting registration to 180. (Last year was a bit crowded at 200+.)
🎫 🎫 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...)
Details 📌
5 Round Swiss
US Chess rated
Sections
🟠 Premier 🔵 U1600 🟣 U900 (& Unrated)
Limited to 180 players
⌛️ Time Control
G/90 +30s
Byes
max two ½ pt byes, any rounds, declared before round 3
🎬️ Tournament Director:
Jack Bellinger
Rounds ⚪️
Saturday 10am • 3pm • 7:30pm 🕙️
Sunday 10am • 3pm 🕙️
⏱️ Forfeit time is 30 minutes after round start time
🟫♟️⏰ Players should bring chess boards, pieces, and clock.
Entry Fees 🎫
by ➡️
🟠 Premier
🔵 U1600
🟣 U900
☀️
12/21
$70
$60
$50
🌤️
1/4
$80
$70
$60
🌥️
1/17
$90
$80
$70
⏰
Onsite
$100
$90
$80
🖊️ Register online by Fri 1/17 7pm 🕖️
🖊️ Register onsite Sat 1/18 by 9:30am 🕥️
💵 Cash/check only onsite! 💵
📬️ Mail-in entries, received by Wed 1/15:
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 $700 2nd $450 3rd $300
Top U2200 $250 U2000 $200 U1800 $200
🔵 U1600
1st $600 2nd $300 3rd $200
Top U1400 $200 U1200 $200 U1000 $150
🟣 U900
1st $450 2nd $300 3rd $200
Top U700 $150 U500 $150 UNR $100
($5,100 based on 60 players per section x 3 sections = 180 players)
Unrated players can only win the unrated prize in 🟣 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!
🧮 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. 🙌
