Illinois Scholastic Open
Saturday 9/4
Players may compete in the scholastic open and also in the two-day schedule of the Illinois Open on Sunday 9/5-Monday 9/6. In fact, players could elect two half-point byes in rounds 6 and 7, and play only on Sunday in the Illinois Open.
Playing Site and Room Bookings
Chicago2875 Hotel, Northbrook. Formerly Crowne Plaza Chicago-Northbrook, in process of changing to Marriott Delta. 2875 North Milwaukee Avenue, Northbrook, Illinois 60062. Newly renovated. Hotel phone for accommodation bookings 847-298-2525. Mention Labor Day CHESS. $99 single rate. Includes outdoor pool and exercise center. During the transition, this is the only way to book a room with the hotel. They will not write down credit card numbers in advance, and so request that if you cancel, you be kind to them and your fellow chess players by calling at least 24 hours in advance and letting them know you are canceling.
Sections: 2 - Under 1200 and Under 700
Rounds: 5
Style: Swiss System
Eligibility: Under age 18 as of 9/5.
Time Control: G 25;d5
Schedule: 12:00 and ASAP thereafter
Entry Fee: $30 by 9/3 - 7:00 p.m., $40 thereafter. $10 for players below 700 to play up.
US Chess Membership Required: Please obtain BEFORE THE EVENT. Save money at U.S. Chess Vouchers — Caveman Chess
Registration: $10:30 - $11:30.
Late Players: Players not checked in or registered by 11:30 receive round 1 half-point bye
Prizes:
Chess Equipment
Boards, sets, provided by Caveman Chess, LLC
Bring your own chess clock.
Players who do not know how to properly set or add time to their chess clock may be subject to penalties at director's discretion. (Examples: Not being able to use the clock, not receiving time bonuses when the opponent is penalized, etc.) See Setting-the-popular-digital-clocks-for-G90inc30.pdf (pdxchess.org)
COVID and Other Special Rules
Due to the recent CDC and Governor orders, all players should expect to wear masks during the event. If positivity rates get higher, we may add clear dividers to the boards and use HOCL foggers between rounds. If things improve we will be as vaccine-friendly as the state allows.
All special rules, details, and tournament conditions subject to change without notice; changes will be posted ASAP at the site & online.
Questions
Email: Contact@cavemanchess.com with the below subject line, and your tournament and name in the first line of the email body.
Terms and Conditions: See Terms & Conditions — Caveman Chess including information on withdrawals, refunds, COVID, etc.