7th Annual Sevan Memorial Tournament

November 24 - 26, 2023

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7th Annual Sevan Memorial Tournament

November 24-26 or 25-26, 2023

US Chess Grand Prix Points: 60
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

Hyatt Regency, Schaumburg, IL 60173

To make your reservations, If you need additional assistance, please contact us at 877-803-7534 or click here to find contact information by Region. If the group rate is no longer available, prevailing rates may be offered for some or all of your dates.

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHIRW/G-CCCW



3 Sections — Premier (FIDE Rated) and Reserve (Under 1800), and Booster (U1200)

$12,000 in prizes
based on 220 paid entries

SECTION PRIZES
Premier (FIDE Rated!)
$1,500 — $700 — $400 — $250
Under 2400: $500
Under 2200: $700 - $400 - $200
Under 2000: $700 - $400 - $200
Reserve Under 1800
$1,000 — $500 — $250 
Under 1600: $700 - $400 - $200
Under 1400: $700 - $400 - $200
Booster Under 1200
$400 — $200 — $100
Under 1000: $200
Special Mixed Doubles Prize $500 — $300
Sevan's Blitz Championship 5 double rounds G/3;+2 (8pm start) $500 based on 30 paid entries 
Unrateds qualify for top prizes only Unrateds qualify for top prizes only

 

ENTRY FEES: TIME CONTROLS AND PLAYING SCHEDULE:
  • $95 early mail-in online by 11/10
  • $110 online by 9pm Wednesday 11/22
  • $120 after that or onsite
  • Only $60 for U1200 Booster section (counts as ½ paid entry for player total); $70 after 11/22
  • GMs and IMs free entry if registered by 11/20
  • Re-entries for $50 with appropriate byes
  • $30 extra to play up a section.
  • Blitz -- $25 online by 11/24 or $30 onsite
  • Except as stated above, 1/2 point byes OK all rounds, must commit by end of round 2
  • Special Mixed Double Prizes -- no additional fee required -- $800 in prizes based on 220 paid.

3-day Schedule

G/90;+30 second increment

  • Friday 7:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am, 4:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am, 3:30 pm

 

 

2-day Schedule

  • Saturday (G/60;d5) 10:00 am, 1:00 pm
  • Saturday (merged - G/90;+30) 4:00 pm
  • Sunday (merged - G/90;+30) 10:00 am, 3:30 pm