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Saturday Swiss

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

Register at: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/SS240615

Summary: Rated Classical Chess at the Chicago Chess Center

Prizes (B/40):

Open Section: $100-$50 U2000: $75

U1600 Section: $80-$40 U1200: $60

Sections:

Open Section: 1600+, 1400+ can play up for $20

U1600 Section: 1599-1000, 800+ can play up for $20

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

Location: 47 West Polk, Chicago, IL 60657

Format: Four Games, 45+15

Schedule: Round 1 at 9:30 AM, Round 2 at 12pm, Rounds 3-4 immediately after

Registration: $25 online by 1 week before; $35 after that

Registration closes 15 minutes before the first round. Any players not registered before then will receive a round 1 bye.

Registration 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