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May 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:

  • Masters (2200+): 3-days, G90+30, FIDE rated; playing up is allowed within 200 points for a fee.

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

  • U2200 (2199-1600): 3-days, G90+30, FIDE rated; playing up is allowed within 200 points for a fee.

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

  • U1600 (1599-1000): 2 or 1-day schedule, G30+30; playing up is allowed within 200 points for a fee.

    • 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.

  • We recommend players under 1000 play in the Beginner's Open running on the same day

Prizes:

  • $1800 prize fund; All prizes are 100% guaranteed.

    • Masters: $600-$200-$100.

    • U2200: $200-$150-$100.

    • U1600 (each day): $100-$75-$50.

  • 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: IM/WIM and GM/WGM are free, with no prize deductions.

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: May 10
Friday Blitz
Later Event: May 12
Beginners Open