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Scholastic Season Opener

  • Chicago Chess Center 47 West Polk Street Chicago, IL, 60605 United States (map)

Summary: Rated Scholastic Chess at the Chicago Chess Center

Sections: U1400

Prizes:

  • Medeals: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th.

  • Team Trophies: Top 3 Teams (team points are determined by adding the top 4 players' scores of teams)

Location: 47 West Polk, Chicago, IL 60657

Format: Three Games, 25+5 (Dual Rated)

Schedule: Round 1 at 12 PM, Rounds 2 and 3 immediately after

Information: td@chichess.org

Affordability:

  • The cost is $19.99 to play in the tournament.

  • Students also have a buy a USCF membership ($20 annual) in advance. They may do so here.

  • The registration fee comes with a 1 month membership.

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: Paid parking is available behind Dearborn Station, but there is also street parking, lots, and garages nearby

Cosponsored with Twist and Shout School, Nexplore, and MM Chess Academy.

Earlier Event: September 28
Beginners Open
Later Event: September 30
Monday Open