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Beginners Open

  • Chicago Chess Center 166 West Washington Street Chicago, IL, 60602 United States (map)

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Chicago Chess Center (CCC)

USCF-Rated Beginners Open

Equipment:

Chess sets and clocks are provided by the CCC.

Location:

166 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, Unit # 600

Section & Format:

Open to all ages!

U1000; Five rounds, G/25, delay/5 (Dual Rated).

Every game begins with 25 minutes (G/25), and the clock waits 5 seconds before ticking (delay/5).

Schedule:

Round 1 at 10:00 AM, Round 2 at 12:00 PM, Rounds 3-5 ASAP.

Prizes:

Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

All children who score higher than 50% will receive a medal!

Registration: 

$20 online by Feb. 8th; $25 after that.

Registration closes at 9:45 AM. Any players not registered before then will receive a round 1 bye.

If you are unable to afford the entry fee, please contact us. Email is listed below.  

Transportation:

Conveniently located within 10 minutes of multiple L stations (Washington and Wells, Clark and Lake, Washington, and Lake), Ogilvie, Union Station, and the Kennedy.

Parking:

There is street parking, lots, and garages nearby.

Questions?

You can contact us at td@chichess.org.

Earlier Event: February 14
Saturday Swiss
Later Event: February 15
Sunday Casual Play