Chess Pupils End of School Tournament

March 15, 2025

10AM - 4PM

Schaumburg Township District Library (130 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193)

Open to all students K-12; Beginner Friendly!

https://chess.thepuzzlr.com/

 

Description: 4 Round Swiss Tournament, Time Control is G\25 d5

Sections: Under 2000, Under 1400, Under 900 (This section includes Unrated Players)

Registration Fee: $12 until February 28, 2025, then $15 until March 15, 2025.

Schedule:

10:00: Round 1

11:15: Round 2

1:15: Round 3

2:30: Round 4

3:45: Awards

Awards: 

Under 2000

• 1st Place: $60
• 2nd Place: $40
• 3rd Place: $30

Under 1400

• 1st Place: $50
• 2nd Place: $30
• 3rd Place: $20

Under 900 / Unrated

• 1st Place: $40
• 2nd Place: $20
• 3rd Place: $10

Sets and Clocks: Sets and clocks will not be provided, please bring your own chess sets and clocks.

Play-Up: To play-up, you must be within 100 points of the section rating ceiling. Ex: Must be 800 to move up from U900 to U1400. Play-Up fee: $10

Contact: chesspupils@gmail.com

 

***New players to the US Chess Federation or those whose memberships have expired, log into Join US Chess | US Chess.org, and create/renew your ID.

 

• Please confirm your child's name is on the entry list.  They are not registered unless they are on the entry list. (Contact us if there was a problem)
• If possible, please bring your own chess sets and clocks
• Food is not provided so it is recommended to eat nearby, bring a sack lunch, or get snacks and drinks from vending machines within the building.
• Free WiFi is in the building
• There is no elimination; all players will play all four rounds (Unless a bye is requested)
• If you are unable to pay the fee, please contact us to work out a suitable arrangement 

 

***Chess Pupils is a non-profit organization dedicated to spreading the benefits of chess to children of all ages and backgrounds by going to neighboring elementary and middle schools' chess club to teach chess. If you are interested in starting a Chess Pupils program at your school for the 2025-2026 school year and want to learn more, visit https://chess.thepuzzlr.com/ and/or talk to the tournament directors at the tournament.