Clarion Lansing Hotel & Conference Center (formerly Ramada)
7501 W Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI, 48917, United States

 

Directions:

Hotel Room:
$99 (single) or $109 (double) + tax by August 15, 2025
Call (517) 627-3211 & identify yourself as part of the Michigan Chess Championships.
Hotel Website Link: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/KE93M1
Let us know if you are staying at the hotel for the tournament as our conference room space rate is based on room nights sold.

Format:

Held with the Michigan Open - there is no requirement that you play in the Michigan Open to participate in the Speed Championship.
USCF Blitz rated - Please review MCA Speed Chess Rules prior to the event: https://www.michess.org/speed-chess-rules
5-2SS (5 round double swiss - play each opponent twice)
USCF membership required. MCA membership required for Michigan residents.
Both memberships can be purchased on the tournament registration website. Purchasing USCF memberships during registration benefits the MCA.

Printable Flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q82DiWcwGoSFx5I1uAaCp0KbTV4hrRVF/view?usp=sharing

Time Control:

G5;d0

Rounds:

Starts at 3:30pm

Entry Fee:

$22 online in adv. $30 onsite.

Registration:

Online: https://onlineregistration.cc/MCA/2025_MCA_Speed - online registration closes at 1:30pm
Onsite: Sat 9:00am-3:00pm

Prizes:

10 Grand Prix Points
1st Trophy + $250, 2nd: $125, 3rd: $100, 4th: $75, 5th: $50
Trophy 1st, 2nd U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000, U800, U600, U400, Unr

Contact:

Jeff Aldrich
810-955-7271
jeffchess64@gmail.com
https://www.michess.org/