Back to All Events

$300 CASH PRIZE Thursday Blitz Night

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

REGISTER HERE.

Chicago Chess Center (CCC)

$300 CASH PRIZE Thursday Blitz Night!

GUEST CHESS MASTERS: GM Dmitry Gurevich and IM Sam Schmakel

Organized and directed by:

FM Oleksandr Shymansky, CCC.

Equipment:

Chess sets and clocks are provided by the CCC. 

Location:

Chicago Chess Center (CCC)

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

Section & Format:

Open; 9 rounds, SS G/3; inc/2.

Schedule:

Round 1 at 6 PM, Rounds 2-9 ASAP. Usually ends before 9 PM.

Prizes:

$300 for 1st place. All children who score higher than 50% will receive a medal!

Registration:

$20 online or onsite; registration closes 5:45pm 05/07. This tournament is unrated; no USCF ID required for registration. Registration closes at 5:45 PM. Any players not registered before then will receive a round 1 bye.

Any players not registered OR CHECKED IN by 5:50 PM will receive a round 1 bye.

Running late? Email us at the email 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: May 6
Wednesday Quads
Later Event: May 9
Evanston Tri-Level