Madison Fall Open 2026

Friday September 18th - Sunday September 20th, 2 Day Schedule Available September 19th & 20th.

Growth Chess Center - 4506 Regent St Madison, WI

Prizes - $2000 in prizes based on 30 in each section

Premier: 1800+ ($1200 in prizes)

Reserve: U1801 ($800 in prizes)

Tournament is limited to 60 players total!

3-day Schedule for Premier and Reserve:

Friday, September 18th, 6:00 PM
Saturday, September 19th, 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM
Sunday, September 20th, 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM
Time control all rounds G/90+30inc, increment beginning with move 1.
One 1/2-point bye is available in the Premier or Reserve sections in rounds 1, 2, 3, or 4 if requested in advance of the tournament.

2-day Schedule for Premier and Reserve:

Saturday, September 19th, 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
- Time control for rounds 1 & 2: G/60 with 5 second delay
Time control for rounds 3-5: G/90+30inc, increment beginning with move 1.
Third round at 4:00 PM Saturday September 19th
Sunday, September 20th, 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM
One 1/2-point bye is available in the Premier or Reserve sections in rounds 1, 2, 3, or 4 if requested in advance of the tournament.

Entry Fees

Premier (1800+)
- Register by September 7th, 2026:
  - $60, $75 by September 16th, $90 on after September 16th.
  - Class B players wishing to "play up" to the Premier: +$20
  - Players Under 1600 cannot play up
- Free Entry to Players Rated 2200+ if committed before September 4th.
Reserve (Under 1801)
- Register by September 7th, 2026:
  - $50, $65 by September 16th, $80 after September 16th.

Register at

Questions? Email us at info@growthchess.com

Refund Policy:

More than 24 hours before Round 1:
Refund minus $5 administrative fee or one-time transfer to a comparable tournament within 3 months.

Less than 24 hours before Round 1:
50% refund or one-time transfer to a comparable tournament within 3 months.

After Round 1 begins:
Entry fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred.