The Bethel Chess Club is hosting the Western Connecticut Open next Sunday, February 8th. This tournament is an open, four round swiss system event, with a time control of G/40 + 5 second time delay. The entry fee is $30 for advance entries, and $35 on site. The prizes (based on a projection of 20 entries) are $200 for first, $120 for second, and $80 for the top U1600 player. The tournament will take place in the General Purpose Room in the Municipal Center on School Street -- the same building in which we normally meet. On-site registration will take place from 9 to 9:50 am, with the first round beginning at 10 am. We've already received several advance entries, so I'm expecting a strong turnout for what should become an annual event here in Bethel.