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Summary: USCF Rated Classical Chess at the Chicago Chess Center. One game played every Monday. Allowed up to two half-point byes. You can also register for an individual week, if you can only play one game.
Bonus Lecture at 5PM: 5 time winning Monday Open champion Sam Tugendhaft will be giving 4 consecutive weekly lectures during this tournament. participants rated 1600 and under can submit their games from September Monday Open starting Round 1 for evaluation and discussion from 5 - 6pm, every week. Only one game will be evaluated per week, but all players registered are encouraged to participate in the lecture! Submit games to info@chichess.org
Sections:
Open Section: 1600+
U1600 Section: 1599-1000
U1000 Section: 999-0
Format:
Five rounds (one per week) of G/90, inc/30.
Pairings will be designed to minimize rating difference between opponents (Monrad Swiss)
Tournament Schedule: Every Monday (10/06-10/27), at 6:15 PM.
Lecture Schedule: 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 at 5PM.
Registration: Free, CCC and USCF membership required. You can also register for just one week, if desired.
Medals: For 1st place per section: Trophy or free entry to one future CCC tournament. All children who score higher than 50% will receive a medal!
Transportation:NEW LOCATION: We are less than a block away from the Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple L line stop at Washington/Wells, as well as the Clark/Lake stop. We are also right across from the Washington & Lasalle CTA bus stop. Find navigation to 166 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, Unit # 600.
Parking: Paid parking in lots and garages nearby.
Information: td@chichess.org