1st Annual North Chicago Cup

January 19, 2025

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1st Annual North Chicago Cup

Co-Organized by Wilson Chess & Chess GenX

Sunday, January 19th 2025
Westin Itasca
400 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL 60143

This tournament is open to all chess players (K-12).
US Chess membership required for all rated sections.

Format:
4 rounds Swiss G25/d5
 

Round Times:

  • Round 1 - 10 am
  • Round 2 - 11:10 am
  • Lunch
  • Round 3 - 12:30 pm
  • Round 4 - 1:40 pm
  • Awards - 4 pm or as soon as Round 4 is complete.
  • Blitz Starts: 3:30pm
Sections:
  • U1200 – Must be rated 700 to play up
  • U800 - Intermediate level
  • U400 – Beginner level

Awards:
Each section has individual 1st - 5th place and top 2 school teams, based on top 4 scores
per team with a 2-player minimum.
 
Register:
Register Online - Here or onsite before 9:30am.
Space is limited; it is strongly recommended to register online.
 

Entry Fee:     

  • Online by 1/04 - $35
  • Online by 1/18 - $40
  • Day-of or Onsite - $50 – Onsite entries after 9:30am receive ½-point bye for round 1.
  • *Note: $2 surcharge for all online entries.
  • **Note: Save $5 when you register for both the main event and the Blitz

Special Discount: US Chess Membership

Anyone who becomes a new member of US Chess or renews their membership through Wilson Chess will receive a $2 discount.

Contact: Wilson Chess: Email – WilsonsChess@gmail.com Attn. North Chicago Cup

 

Boards and sets provided

Clocks provided for U1200 section
Notation is required for U1200 section and is optional for U700 and Not-rated.
Refunds are subject to $5 processing fee.

Side event - Blitz

Takes place after the main tournament
Round 1 - 3:30pm - Awards 4:30pm or ASAP after last game.
Registration & Info ---> Here