2026 Michigan Amateur
Schedule
Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Hilton Garden Inn - Grand Rapids East | Grand Rapids, MI
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Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids East2321 E Beltline Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
Directions:
Hotel: Room Rate $137+tax by April 15 (Rate not guaranteed after this date)
Call 616.608.8800 Ask for Michigan Chess Association rate!
Online Link for Booking a Room: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=GRREBGI&groupCode=MCA26&arrivaldate=2026-05-15&departuredate=2026-05-18&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
Format:
U2000: 5-SS Open to players U2000 (2-day 5/16-5/17)
U800: 5-SS Open to players U800 (1-day 5/16 only)
One ½-point bye allowed in rounds 1-4
Unrated players may play in either section
Printable Flier:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rMulB-bEhVIZma5lnDPRahqIZes2KbH5/view?usp=sharing
Time Control:
U2000 G/90+30
U800 G/30;d5
Rounds:
U2000 Saturday: 10am - 2:30pm – 7pm, Sunday: 10am - 2:30pm
U800 Saturday: 10am - 11:30am - 1:30pm - 3pm - 4:30pm
Entry Fee:
U2000 $35 by May 14, Juniors: (U18) $30 by May 14
U800 All $26 by May 14
All categories $12 more after May 14 or On-Site
Registration:
Online: https://onlineregistration.cc/MCA/2026_MCA_Amateur
On-Site: 8:30-9:30am
Players not paid or registered by 9:30am will be given a half point bye in round 1.
Prizes:
TROPHIES: U2000 Top 5
1st, 2nd: U1800, U1600, U1400, U1200; U1000
1st Unrated; 1st Under 18; 1st Over 64
TROPHIES: U800 Trophies to all with 4 points or more as Top Overall (min 5)
1st, 2nd: U600, U400, UNR
Contact:
Jeff Aldrich
810-955-7271
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/groups/michess
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Where is it happening?
Hilton Garden Inn - Grand Rapids East, 2321 E Beltline Ave SE,Grand Rapids,MI,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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