Events
Events
2026 Michigan Upper Peninsula Open (State Championship Event)
22 Aug
Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 23
09:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Bay Mills Community College / Adikamig Hall
12214 W Lakeshore Drive
Brimley, MI, 49715, United States

 

Format:

4-SS: Open, Reserve (under 1501 or Unrated)
Chief TD for Open & Reserve Sections will be TD Tony Nichols
One Half-Points Byes in all rounds but the final round. Must request before Round 3. Byes are requests to not play that round, do not select during registration if you wish to play all games.

Time Control:

Both Sections: G/90+30 (scorekeeping required for entire game)
Players in must arrive within 30 minutes after start time for round or be forfeited and possibly withdrawn from event.

Rounds:

Both Days 10am & 2:30pm

Entry Fee:

Open: $40
Reserve: $30
Free entry to GM, IM, FM, & 2200+, adv entry fee deducted from prize.
Advance entries must be paid by August 20. For entry fees paid after August 20, add $10 more.

Registration:

Online: https://onlineregistration.cc/MCA/2026_MCA_UP_Open
Mail: Or mail to MCA, P.O. Box 40, Flint MI 48501 - Make Checks Payable to Michigan Chess Association (checks must be received no later than Aug. 20)
Info: Tony Nichols (sensie48910@yahoo.com)

Prizes:

OPEN: 1st $300; 2nd $150; (Based on at least 15 paid entrants) Class Prizes based on Entries. Title of U.P. Champion plus Trophy to Top U.P. Resident (Proof of residency may be required)
RESERVE: 1st $150 (Based on at least 5 paid entrants) Other Prizes based on Entries.

Contact:

Tony Nichols
517-763-6756
sensie48910@yahoo.com
https://www.michess.org/events

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