Event Calendar
51st Annual NorthEastern Open
Riverwalk Hotel Downtown Neenah, 123 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, WI
54956. HR: $79 (1-bed king or 2-bed double) 920-725-8441 (Mention
Chess). In 3 Sections, Open: 5SS, 35/90, SD/60 d5, EF: $40 by 1/12; $47
at site. $$b/50: $300-200-150. 1900-$190, 1800-$180, 1700-$160,
1600-$150, U1600-$120. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30;10-3. Reserve: 5SS, 35/90,
SD/60 d5, Open to U1500. EF: $25 by 1/12; $32 on site. $$b/40: $120-
100-80. U1200-$80. Rds.: 10-2:30-7:30;10-3. Novice: 6SS, G/60 d5,
Open to U1000. EF: $15 by 1/12; $22 at site. Prizes: Trophies to 1st, 2nd,
1st 600-799, 1st U600, 1st Unrated. Rds.: 10-1-3:30-6:30;10-1. ALL: Reg:
1/16 - 8:45-9:30 am. One 1/2-point any Rd. Full-pt bye to 2100+ in Rd.1 if
requested before Late Reg ends. Checks payable to Mike Nietman. ENT:
Mike Nietman-Organizer, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719, 608-
467-8510 (before 1/15). INFO: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. NEWCA Procedural
Rules. W.
2026 WCA Tour Leaders
| Name | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Guy Hoffman | 1900 | 267.64 |
| Aaron Jing | 2071 | 251.91 |
| Allen Becker | 2003 | 241.51 |
| Derek Sachs | 2171 | 211.97 |
| James Coons | 1738 | 203.20 |
| James Ellis | 1700 | 179.37 |
2025 WCA Tour Winners
| Name | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|
| John De Mastri | 1685 | 475.83 |
| Aaron Jing | 2015 | 469.63 |
| Guy Hoffman | 1900 | 435.76 |
| Avanash Ram Amarnath | 1661 | 377.71 |
| Trevor Magness | 2308 | 371.35 |
Tour Events
| Wisconsin Closed State Championship (08/16) |
| Hales Corners Challenge XXXIX (October 3, 2026 - Saturday) (10/03) |
Tournaments
| Hales Corners Challenge XXXIX (October 3, 2026 - Saturday) (10/03) |
| 2026 South Dakota Governor's Cup (10/16) |
| WCA Veterans Tournament (11/14) |
| Wisconsin Junior Open (11/14) |
Champions
State Champions: Trevor Magness and Tamas Petenyi