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 - 3 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 U800 and U400.
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