2023 Illinois All-Grade Chess Championship
November 11th, 2023
Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, IL
View Pairings and Standings: HERE
Description
Swiss System in 10 to 13 sections (depending on entries): Players compete only against players in their grade with Grades K-8 in 9 sections. Players are not permitted to play up into a higher section in the All Grade.
All players must be residents of the state of Illinois. The top three players count toward the team score. No Club Teams. No byes last round. Byes for any single round must be requested before the end of the first round. Only one half-point bye is allowed per player. Additional missed rounds receive no points. All other rules/regulations shall follow ICA By-laws and the USCF Rulebook.
Playing Schedule:
Grades K-3; G/30+5, 5-SS, (9:00am, 10:15am, 12 Noon, 1:15pm, 2:30pm)
Grades 4-5; G/45+5, 5-SS, (9:00am, 10:45am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm, 4:00pm)
Grades 6-12; G/60+5, 4-SS, (9:00am, 11:15am, 1:30pm, 3:45pm)
Ongoing Side Events
Game analysis and blitz with IM Eric Rosen
Food and Chess Store vendors will be on-site.
Prizes
3 Team Trophies per each grade in K-1
5 Team Trophies per each grade in 2-5
3 Team Trophies per each grade in 6-8
3 High School Team Trophies
5 Individual Trophies for each grade K-1
Keepsake Ribbons for all other K-1 players
10 Individual Trophies for each grade 2-5
10 Individual Trophies for each grade 6-8
3 Individual Trophies for grades 9-12 in each High School Class.
Tournament Entry Fees
$50 post-marked by 11/06/2021, $60 after that, $70 At the Door.
Players registering at the door might not be paired in the first round.
No Online Entries will be accepted after Noon November 10th.
USCF membership or JTP is required.
Discounted full USCF memberships will be available from the Greater Peoria Chess Foundation at registration for $9.
Questions
Email: cohen.patrick1995@gmail.com