Growth Chess

Congrats to Madison’s own Awonder Liang on making the Olympiad team!

♟️ Double Feature Chess Weekend at the Growth Chess Center!

Join us this weekend for two exciting US Chess rated tournaments. On Saturday, compete in the June $1,000 Open featuring Open and Reserve sections, a four-round G/60 d5 time control, and a guaranteed prize fund. Featuring Grandmaster Tanguy Ringoir!

Sunday, scholastic players can battle for trophies in the June Scholastic Swiss with K-8 U700 and K-12 Open sections.

We've extended early entry pricing through midnight tonight for both events. Learn more and register at: https://www.kingregistration.com/affiliate/growthchess

98th Wisconsin Closed State Championship Registration is now open for August 14th-16th in Johnson Creek! https://www.kingregistration.com/event/98WCSC

New Upgraded Memberships on Chess.com can receive 50% Off through May 28th!

You might be able to get this discount if you also cancel your current membership and renew.



Upgrade through our link &

a portion of your upgrade goes to help support the Chess Center!
https://www.chess.com/membership?ref_id=18743562

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Reminder! No Open Play 5/22 or 5/25

Best of luck to all our local players at the Chicago Open this weekend!
Open Play will resume Friday May 29th

Has a chess instructor made a meaningful impact on your life, or the life of your children? Nominate them for the Dan Heisman Award for Excellence in Chess Instruction.

Read more: https://new.uschess.org/news/us-chess-accepting-nominations-2026-dan-heisman-award-excellence-chess-instruction

Sunset Ridge Scholastic Championship is coming up on April 25 in Middleton!
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/SRSC

Use code SUNSET for $10 off registration.

Open Play will be closed this evening due to the Tornado warnings.

Our April $1,000 Open & Wisconsin Women's State Championship are still on for Saturday & Sunday!
https://www.kingregistration.com/affiliate/growthchess

Open Play will be back Monday 4/20, please let us know if there's anything we can do to help your chess journey!

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 126th Annual U.S. Open, taking place August 3 through 9 in Grand Rapids, MI.

Learn more about the multiple playing schedules, sign up for side events, and book your reduced rate hotel room now!

https://new.uschess.org/us-open-2026

April MACC starts this Wednesday at 6:30 PM at the Growth Chess Center.

5-round Swiss (one game each Wednesday)
Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Sections: Open & Reserve (U1500)
Time Control: G/60+30
Prize Fund: $750 (based on 20 entries, increases with turnout)

Flexible format with byes available, prorated entry, and single-game option ($15).

Entry Fee: $55 by April 1
Free entry for NMs+

Register:
https://www.kingregistration.com/register/MACCAPR26

Also coming up — April $1,000 Open on April 18th featuring GM Tanguy Ringoir:
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/APRTHDO26