Twin Knights Gaming
4963 Rochester Rd
Troy, MI, 48085, United States

 

Format:

Printable Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sdA8lyu9PsbIncVxeXaqG9Z-Ucors0F5/view?usp=sharing

4-SS / 3 Sections
Must be 50 years old by 12/31/2026
3 Sections: Open, Reserve (U1800), and Novice (U1400)
One ½-point bye available in rounds 1-3, must be requested prior to round 2.
USCF membership required. MCA membership required for Michigan residents.

Time Control:

G90+30inc

Rounds:

10am, 3pm Both Days

Entry Fee:

$28 by 4/9, After/Onsite: $40
Free Entry to 2200+, $28 deducted from prize
Open Section Play Up Fee: U1800 add $15 (Recently Over 1800 can request to have fee waived)

Registration:

Online Registration: https://onlineregistration.cc/MCA/2026_MCA_Senior
Mail Registration: MCA, P.O. Box 40, Flint, MI 48501
Onsite Registration: Saturday, 9:00-9:40am

Prizes:

Open: 1st: $150 + Trophy, 2nd: $50 + Trophy
Top U2000, Top 65 and Over: Trophy
Reserve: 1st: $50 + Trophy
2nd, Top U1600, Top 65 and Over: Trophy
Novice: 1st: $50 + Trophy
2nd & Top U1200, Top 65 and Over: Trophy
Cash Prizes paid via PayPal or Check

Contact:

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

Notes:

Top Michigan Resident in the Open Section will represent Michigan at the 2026 Irwin National Tournament of Senior State Champions
Held with the U.S. Open in Grand Rapids, MI
• Please see the new Invitational Tiebreak rules for determining the Michigan representative: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LXn6bhhEqgIxoehk86flqzXcWEBrUZ-E/view?usp=sharing
• Since Michigan is the host state in 2026, the alternate representative is expected to be present and will participate when it evens out the section to avoid any player receiving a bye.
• Representative must reach age 50 prior to start of Irwin tournament.
• MCA provides a stipend to assist with travel expenses.
• Additional details at https://new.uschess.org/irwin