Summary: 3-Day Rated Swiss at the Chicago Chess Center

Sections: Open, U1600, U1000; Playing up allowed with 200 points ($40). Open section is FIDE rated

Prizes (B/50):

  • Open: $300-$200-$100 U2000: $100
  • U1600: $300-$200-$100 U1200: $100
  • U1000:  $300-$200-$100

Location: 47 West Polk, Chicago, IL 60657

Format: 5 Rounds; Game 90+30

Schedule: Games at 7pm Friday, 10am and 3:30pm Saturday and Sunday

Registration: $70 one week before; $90 after that online and $100 in person. Free entry for titled players, with no prize deductions for GMs and IMs.

Information: info@chichess.org (inquire by email for mail-in entry information)

Affordability: 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: Parking is usually free after 6pm in the lot behind Dearborn Station, but there is also street parking, lots, and garages nearby.