Summary: USCF Dual-Rated Chess at the Chicago Chess Center

Location: 47 West Polk, Chicago, IL 60657

Sections:

Open (Morning and Afternoon): 1600+

U1600 (Morning and Afternoon): 1599-1000

U1000 (Morning and Afternoon): 0-999

If you want to play both the morning and afternoon sections, just register for both

Format:

  • Morning: Four rounds; G/25, inc/5.
  • Afternoon: Four rounds; G/25, inc/5. 

Schedule: 

  • Morning: Round 1 @ 9:30am, subsequent rounds immediately after 
  • Afternoon: Round 1 @ 2:30pm, subsequent rounds immediately after

Registration: Free!

Registration closes 15 minutes before the first round. Any players not registered before then will receive a round 1 bye. 

Prizes:

Open: Trophies and free entry in a future event for first, second, and U2000.

U1600: Trophies and free entry in a future event for first, second, and U1200.

U1000: Trophies and free entry in a future event for first, second, and third.

All children who score higher than 50% will receive a medal!

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.

Information: td@chichess.org