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Hyatt Regency Schaumburg
1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
$115 single-quad until 2/3/23, free wifi included with room
847-605-1234 or book online:
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHIRW/G-CHE1
5 round Swiss, open to 4 player teams with one optional alternate. Choice of 2-day or 3-day schedules.
Team average (4 highest ratings – January 2023 Rating List) must be
An entire team may take up to two byes in any rounds; byes must be requested by end of round 2 and are irrevocable after the end of round 2.
Other team tournament rules are here
Game/90 +30 sec increment from move 1. Rounds 1 and 2 in the 2-day schedule play Game/60, d5.
$180 per team if received USPS or online by 6pm on Feb. 5
$200 per team if received USPS or online by 6pm on Feb. 12
$220 per team online until 9:30am Feb. 17 and onsite.
Team changes onsite or after 6pm on Feb. 17, $20.
…wishing to play, send $50 by USPS or online by 6pm on Feb. 12 or $60 thereafter, and request to be put on a team. Note: we can guarantee you will play, but can’t guarantee which schedule, which board you will play, or the ratings of your teammates. Teams are formed the day of the event.
3-DAY: onsite registration/check-in Friday, Feb. 17, 5:30pm-6:30pm; Round 1, 7pm. Saturday, Feb. 18, Round 2 10am; Round 3, 4pm. Sunday, Feb. 19, Round 4, 10am; Round 5, 3:30pm.
2-DAY: onsite registration/check-in Saturday, Feb. 18, 8am-9:30am; Round 1, 10am; Round 2, 1pm then merge with 3-day schedule in Round 3.
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg
1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
$115 single-quad until 2/3/23, free wifi included with room
847-605-1234 or book online:
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHIRW/G-CHE1
Winning Open Section team qualifies for national playoffs.
Open Section Prizes
Top three teams
Top teams with average rating Under 2000, Under 1800
Top college team (all players in college)
Top high school team (all players in high school)
Top team composed of juniors (high school and younger)
Top mixed doubles team (two women and two men)
Top senior team (all players 50 and over)
Top individual score on each board
Reserve Section Prizes
Top two teams
Top teams Under 1300 and Under 1000
Top K-8 team
Top female team
Top individual score each board
Special Prizes
Best team name
Best costume or theme
Prizes are clocks or bookstore credit. Books and equipment by Rochester Chess.
... using the green "Register" link above
… or by mail: Make checks payable to and send to: Chess Weekend, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. Please include Team’s name and roster (plus ID#), captain’s email and phone number, and desired schedule.
Email: glenn@chessweekend.com
Boards and sets provided. PLEASE BRING CLOCKS!
$750 guaranteed. 5-round double Swiss (two games with each opponent) Game/3, 2-second increment. US Chess rated. Will be held Saturday night at 8 p.m. or after USAT Round 3 (which begins at 4pm). More information and registration here.
State, local, and hotel health rules are subject to change, and we will post changes on this page and at our registration page.