Chicago chess center
USCF-RATED - November MONDAY SLOW TOURNAMENT
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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.
Location: Chicago Chess Center, 166 W Washington St, Unit # 600, Chicago, IL 60602. ENTRANCE INSTRUCTIONS: Use the ButterflyMX to enter our unit number 600, then enter 1160 for the access code, head to the 6th floor and the center is on your right.
Sections:
Open Section: 1800 and up. 1600+, can play up.
U1800 Section: 1799-1200. 1100+ can play up.
U1200 Section: 1199-0
Format:
5 rounds (one per week 11/02 - 11/30) with time control G/90, inc/30 (90 minutes with 30 second increment).
Pairings will be designed to minimize rating difference between opponents (Monrad Swiss)
Schedule: Five rounds (one round per week) every Monday at 6:15 PM. Check-in deadline is 6:10pm. Any players not checked in before then will receive 0 pt bye.
Registration: Free, USCF membership required. You can also register for just one week, if desired.
Prizes: For 1st place per section: Trophy or free entry to one future CCC tournament. All children who score 50% or higher will receive a medal!
Transportation: 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: There is street parking, lots, and garages nearby.
Information: td@chichess.org