Description: A one of a kind scholastic team chess tournament with players from all over the world! Form your own 4 player teams and compete in 7 rounds. The tournament is USCF and FIDE rated for all players!
Location:
Waubonsie Valley High School
2590 Ogden Ave
Aurora, IL 60504
2 Sections:
Open Section: No cap on team rating
Open Section Time Control: 7R/SS G/90; Inc30
Reserve Section: Average team rating under 800 (Average calculated with 4 highest players)
Reserve Section Time Control: 7R/SS G/60; Inc5
*February 2025 rating list used for team average
*Entire teams can take up to 2 byes and still qualify for prizes
Entry Fee:
$200 Per Team: If registered online by 2/1/2025
$220 Per Team: If registered online by 3/1/2025
$240 Per Team: If registered online by 3/28/2025
*No onsite registration
Schedule:
Saturday, 3/29: Opening Ceremony - 10:30am; Round 1 - 11am; Round 2 - 3pm
Sunday, 3/30: Round 3 - 10am; Round 4 - 2pm; Round 5 - 6pm
Monday, 3/31: Round 6 - 10am; Round 7 - 2pm; Awards Ceremony - 5:30pm
Prizes:
Trophies to top 5 teams in each section
Trophies to top 4 individuals at each board
Ribbons to all participants
Hotel Accommodations:
1. Tru Hotel by Hilton Naperville Chicago
1809 W. Diehl Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
Rate: $111/night + tax
*Free daily hot breakfast, free WiFi, free parking
2. Comfort Inn and Suites North Aurora
308 South Lincolnway St,
North Aurora, IL 60542
Rate: $84/night + tax
*Free daily continental breakfast, free WiFi, fitness center
Additional Info:
- United States Chess Federation membership required.
- Teams must register at least 4 players, up to 2 players can be reserves.
- Onsite concessions will be available for purchase. All concession proceeds go to the Waubonsie Valley High School Chess Team
- All other rules/regulations shall be in accordance with the USCF and FIDE Rulebook.