Event Calendar
MICHAEL A. SELIG MEMORIAL/59TH NORTHEASTERN OPEN
Site: Holiday Inn, 4601 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, WI 54220.
Hotel Lodging Rates: $99 (includes breakfast). 920-682-6000. Reserve early! Rate guaranteed only until January 25 otherwise may be higher.
In 3 Sections
1) Open:
Open to all.
Entry Fee: $45 in advance by 1/27; $50 at site.
Prizes: $$b/50: $300 – $200; 1900 - $160; 1800 - $150; 1700 - $140; 1600 - $130; U1600 - $120. Travelling trophy to top NorthEastern Wisconsin finisher!
Format: 5SS. Time Control: Game/90 minutes with a 30 second increment on each move.
Round Times: 10:00 – 2:30 – 7:30 Saturday and 10:00 – 3:00 Sunday
Special Notes: Full point bye to 2100+ in round 1 if pre-registered and requested.
Complimentary entry to 2200+ if pre-registered with the entry subtracted from any winnings.
2) Reserve:
Open to all rated under 1500 or unrated.
Entry Fee: $30 in advance by 1/27; $35 at site.
Prizes: $$b/20: $70 - $50; 1200 $40; U1200 - $40
Format: 5SS. Time Control: Game/90 minutes with a 30 second increment on each move.
Round Times: 10:00 – 2:30 – 7:30 Saturday and 10:00 – 3:00 Sunday
3) Novice:
Open to all rated under 1000 or unrated.
Entry Fee: $20 in advance by 1/27; $25 at site.
Trophies: High quality marble trophies to Top 5.
Format: 6SS. Time Control: Game/45 minutes with a 15 second increment on each move.
Round Times: 10:00 – 1:00 – 3:30 - 6:30 Saturday and 10:00 – 1:00 Sunday
Onsite Registration: 1/31 8:45-9:30 A.M.
Entries: Mike Nietman, 2 Boca Grande Way, Madison, WI 53719.
Info: Mike Nietman, 608-467-8510 (before noon 1/30) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Online registration at www.kingregistration.com/event/NorthEasternOpen59 with online charges added on.
NEWCA Procedural Rules in effect.
A 2026 Wisconsin Chess Tour event!
2025 WCA Tour Leaders
Name | Rating | Points |
---|---|---|
Trevor Magness | 2308 | 371.35 |
John De Mastri | 1692 | 339.02 |
Viabhav Kailash | 1853 | 320.94 |
Mark Lencho | 1741 | 295.08 |
Aaron Jing | 2007 | 294.24 |
2024 WCA Tour Winners
Name | Rating | Points |
---|---|---|
James Coons | 1749 | 497.99 |
Jonathon Prenot | 1932 | 452.00 |
Guy Hoffman | 1901 | 439.27 |
Ojas Sahoo | 1646 | 416.06 |
John De Mastri | 1736 | 396.28 |
Tour Events
The Wisconsin Memoral (12/06) |
2025 North Central Open (12/26) |
Tournaments
Central States Master Challenge (10/31) |
2025-2026 Wisconsin Junior Open (11/08) |
WCA Veterans Tournament (11/08) |
The Wisconsin Memoral (12/06) |
2025 North Central Open (12/26) |
US G/10 National Championship (12/27) |
Champions
State Champions: Trevor Magness and Tamas Petenyi