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April Monthly Swiss


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

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Summary: 3-Day Rated Swiss at the Chicago Chess Center

Sections:

  • Open: 3-days, G90+30, FIDE rated; playing up is allowed within 200 points

    • 3-day Schedule: Friday 7:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM.

  • U1600: 2 or 1-day schedule, G30+30

    • Players on the 1-day and 2-day schedule play in the same player pool. 

    • 2-day Schedule: Saturday 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:30 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:30 PM.

    • 1-day Schedule: Saturday 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:30 PM OR Sunday 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:30 PM.

Prizes:

  • Open (B/60*): $1200-$600-$300-$200-$100 U2200: $200-$100 U1800: $100-$50

  • U1600 (B/30*): 

    • 1st (Clear or Tied) on either the 2-Day or 1-Day can play up at the next monthly Swiss (even if you wouldn't otherwise qualify).

    • Each of the 1-Day events: $50+Big Trophy - $25+Trophy - Medal - Medal U1000: Trophy - Medal.

  • Medals: All children who score higher than 50% will receive a medal.

Location: 47 West Polk, Chicago, IL 60657

Information: td@chichess.org

Affordability: If you are unable to afford the entry fee, please contact us.

Titled Players: All titled players are free. KR recognizes FIDE titles, but NMs please contact us separately.

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: Parking is usually free after 6:00 PM in the lot behind Dearborn Station, but there is also street parking, lots, and garages nearby.

  • Please see website for disclaimers.

Earlier Event: April 19
Friday Pawn to Master
Later Event: April 20
Saturday Swiss