Join us for another Saturday Swiss event! These tournaments are broken into two sections — an open tournament for all rating ranges at a time control of G/25;d5. Giving players five rounds and a prize fund to pursue! The side event is a 3-round swiss at longer time controls for higher rated players. No prize fund here as we are aiming to provide high-quality rated games for players on the lookout for those opportunities.
Location: 1157 Northlawn St NE, Grand Rapids MI 49337
Date: 3/27/27
Time: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sections: Action Open, Mini-Swiss (1700+)
Entry Fees: Action Open – $30 ($25 for GRCC Members) / Mini-Swiss ($20)
Time Controls: Action Open – G/25;d5 and Mini-Swiss – G/70;d5
Round Schedules:
Action Open – 10:00, 11:15, 1:00, 2:15, 3:30
Mini-Swiss – 10:00, 1:00, 4:00
Prize Fund (Action Open Only):
Based on 25 in attendance – 1st Place $200 / 2nd Place $100. Prizes awarded are based on percentage of attendance. It is funded according to the percentage of players participating based upon the projection. The minimum is 50% — which means no less than $100 and $50 regardless of attendance.
Prizes are given out via PayPal or Venmo.
Policies:
Cell phones must be put away and off OR on the table and off with screen visible.
Players should bring their own tournament standard equipment with clocks.
Warnings will be given for noise violations.
All unsportsmanlike conduct, rude behavior, or inappropriate behavior can lead to dismissal by director and/or organizer.
Any misuse or harm of the building or property will lead to immediate ban from future events at the discretion of President Michael Brooks, Grand Rapids Chess Center.
Kids must be attended by an adult and the adult is responsible for that child’s safety and well being.
Want to see who is playing? Here is the event! (COMING SOON)
