Chicago Chess Center (CCC)

USCF-Rated Saturday Swiss

REGISTER HERE.

Equipment:

Chess sets and clocks are provided by the CCC.

Location:

166 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, Unit # 600. UNIT ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS: Use the Butterfly MX on the side of the door to enter Unit number 600, then enter the access code: 1160.

Sections:

Open: 1800+, 1600+ can play up for $20.

U1800: 1799-1200, 1000+ can play up for $20.

We recommend players rated under 1200 to play in the Beginners Open tournament, held on the same day.

Format:

Open: Three rounds; G/60, inc/30.

U1800: Four rounds; G/45, inc/15.

Schedule:

Open: Round 1 at 9:30 AM, Round 2 at 1:00 PM*, Round 3 at 4:30 PM*

*(or 30 minutes after the last game ends, whichever is later.)

U1800: Round 1 at 9:30 AM, Round 2 at 12:30 PM, Rounds 3-4 ASAP.

Prizes:

Open: Trophy and free entry to a future event for first, trophy for second, and trophy for third.

U1800: Trophy and free entry to a future event for first, trophy for second, and trophy for third.

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

Registration:

$24.99 online by one week before; $39.99 after that. FIDE-titled players automatically receive free entry.

Registration closes at 9:15 AM. Any players not registered OR CHECKED IN before then will receive a round 1 bye.

Running late? Email us at the email listed below and we may be able to check you in!

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.