4/SS, G/30 + d5, unrated (USCF membership not required). Round 1 at noon; later rounds ASAP.

Entry fee: $10. All ages welcome; limited to first 36 players.

Prizes: Geek Bar gift certificates ($75 first place, $40 second place, $15 third place).

Registration: Advance registration online at bit.ly/1wE9ZcU. On-site registration 11 to 11:45 AM.

Boards and sets provided; bring your own chess clock if you have one. Site is wheelchair accessible.

Note: The Blue Line ‘L’ station at Damen is closed for improvements through Dec. 22. Geek Bar is convenient to the 50 (Damen), 56 (Milwaukee) and 72 (North) bus lines.

For more information on Geek Bar, visit geekbarchicago.com.