2027 WISCONSIN STATE SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

 

March 20-21, 2027

 

*come to Green Bay and experience the most

lavish playing conditions*

 

 

this page is for Individual sections; for Varsity Team Section please go to: Varsity Team Registration 

 

Playing Room: TBD

TD Room: TBD

Pairings and Standings: at 9:30am on March 20th

 

 

PLAYING SITE: Hyatt Regency Green Bay (333 Main St, Green Bay, WI 54301; 920-432-1234)

Special Chess Rate of $129. This rate includes free parking and free internet. In addition to beds, each room has a pull-out couch. Please reserve ASAP as the hotel is expected to be sold out for that weekend. Booking link:  reserve your room for State Scholastic

  

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K-12, K-8, K-5 FORMAT:  these sections are 6-round individual Swiss tournaments with participation open to any Wisconsin student in grades K-12, K-8, or K-5, respectively. In addition to the individual prizes, there are team awards (top four individual scores from the same school are counted towards the team score). No out-of-state entries are allowed in this event. Players of all abilities are encouraged to participate. This is not a US Chess rated event.

 

ELIGIBILITY and TEAM COMPOSITION:  Only Wisconsin students are eligible. All players must be full-time students from the same school that holds classes during week days.

 

SCHEDULE: please note that round times are fixed and will not be changed, but the award ceremony may begin earlier

Round 1         Saturday at 10:00am

Round 2         Saturday at 12:30pm

Round 3         Saturday at 3:00pm 

Round 4         Saturday at 5:00pm

Round 5         Sunday at 9:30am 

Round 6         Sunday at 12:30pm   

Awards           Sunday at 3:00pm or earlier

The time control is Game in 45 minutes with a 5-second delay. Accelerated pairings may be used for the first two rounds. Boards and sets are provided. Please bring clocks. 

 

BYES: up to two 1/2-point byes are allowed if requested before round one.

 

RATINGS: Tournament Directors can choose the highest of the published US Chess ratings (regular, quick, live, online, FIDE)  for pairing purposes only. Ratings are not affected by this event. The March Rating Supplement will be used.

 

PRIZES:  In each of the K-12, K-8, and K-5 sections, the top ten individuals and the top six teams will be awarded trophies. The state championship title and traveling trophies will be presented to the K-8 and K-5 team champions. Additional awards for every player. 

 

TIEBREAKS: the order of tiebreaks for team and individual prizes is Solkoff, Cumulative Opposition, Cumulative, and Modified Median.

 

ENTRY FEE:  $45 by March 2nd; $55 by March 16th; $65 by 8:00am of March 20th. All rosters must be finalized by 8:00am of March 20th. Online registration is best, but if you prefer Zelle, Venmo or check payments, please email Chris Wainscott at chris.wainscott13@outlook.com   

 

BUGHOUSE CHAMPIONSHIP: Waupaca High School will sponsor the Wisconsin State Bughouse Championship. It will start at 7:30pm on Saturday, March 20th. Register here before 7:00pm.

 

QUESTIONS:  please email Chris Wainscott chris.wainscott13@outlook.com or Alex Betaneli abetaneli@hotmail.com You may also reach Chris by texting 414-839-5232.

 

Refund Policy: If you register for the tournament and are unable to make it, please notify us at least two hours in advance of the start of round one. If this is done, then we will refund your entry fee less the $10 cancellation fee.