Summary: Rated scholastic chess at the Chicago Chess Center. Round one of a scholastic team event; runs through February.
Sections: Open
Prizes:
Medals: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th.
Team Trophies: Top 3 Teams (team points are determined by adding the top 4 players' scores of teams). Team trophies will be awarded as part of the team circuit.
Location: 47 West Polk, Chicago, IL 60657
Format: Three Games, 25+5 (Dual Rated), Swiss pairings, Teammates will not play each other. The top 4 monthly scores count towards the school's season points.
Schedule: Round 1 at 12 PM, Rounds 2 and 3 immediately after
Information: td@chichess.org
Affordability:
The cost is $19.99 to play in the tournament.
Students also have a buy a USCF membership ($20 annual) in advance.
If you are unable to afford the entry fee, please contact us
Transportation: We are right next to the Harrison Red Line, Lasalle Blue Line, and Harold Washington Library Loop stop. Additionally we are 1 mile from Union Station and 1.3 miles from Ogilvie.
Parking: Paid parking is available behind Dearborn Station, but there is also street parking, lots, and garages nearby
Cosponsored with Twist and Shout School, Nexplore, and MM Chess Academy.