Sunday, December 29, 2024
Description: Chess tournament with 6 rated sections (U600, U900, U1200, U1400, U1600, and Championship). All sections are 4R/SS G45 +5 second delay. Top boards will be broadcast with DGT Boards. A Bughouse Challenge will take place during lunch. USCF membership required for all sections.
Prizes: Championship Section: $275-150-100 (Top U1800 finisher $125); U1200, U1400, & U1600 Sections: $225-125-75. Trophies will be awarded to the top 8 finishers in the U600, U900. Bughouse Challenge winners will receive unique trophies. Participation ribbons for all players.
Where: Goodwin Hall at Benedictine University - Room 411: 5700 College Rd, Lisle, IL 60532
Rounds: 9:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm NOTE - U600 & U900 rounds paired ASAP
Registration: Fee is $40 ($35 for U600 & U900) if registered by 12/22. Fee is increased by $5 if registration takes place after 12/22. No registrations accepted after 12/28.
2000+ rated players play for free. Bughouse Challenge is free for all participants.
Contact Jeff DiOrio at elitechess@gmail.com with any questions.