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

Register at: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/BO240615

Summary: Rated Classical Chess at the Chicago Chess Center

Sections: U1000

Prizes:

Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

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

Location: 47 West Polk, Chicago, IL 60657

Format: Five Games, 30+10

Schedule: Round 1 at 9:45 AM, Round 2 at 11:45am, Rounds 3-5 immediately afterRegistration closes 15 minutes before the first round. Any players not registered before then will receive a round 1 bye.

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

Information: td@chichess.org

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

Titled Players: All titled players are free. FIDE titles receive automatic free entry, NM’s please contact us. GM’s recieve no deductions from prize money.

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 6pm in the lot behind Dearborn Station, but there is also street parking, lots, and garages nearby.

  • Please see our website for disclaimers regarding prizes

Earlier Event: June 14
Friday Blitz
Later Event: June 16
Chess Social