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St. John's Chess Tournament

Event

When:
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Where:
Lombard, IL
Category:
Scholastic Tournaments

Description

First Round – 9:00 a.m.

Doors Open – 8:15 a.m.

St John’s Lutheran School
220 S. Lincoln Street
Lombard, IL 60148

ENTRY/REGISTRATION
Advance registration only, no on-site registration available.  Entry fee $20 for registrants by November 11, 2017.  On November 12, the fee increases to $25 until November 17th only.  US Chess Federation rated tournament, USCF membership is required, available at www.uschess.org.  Payment accepted by US Mail: send participant’s Name, Grade, School (for school teams – no club teams), USCF ID and expiration date via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Please send a paper copy of registrations with the payment check to:
St John’s Chess Club
220 S. Lincoln Street
Lombard, IL 60148

Please make checks payable to St John’s Lutheran School.  Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for questions.

RATED SECTIONS
Lower primary (Grades K-1): 5 round Swiss-style, G/30, d:5
Upper primary (Grades 2-3): 5 round Swiss-style, G/30, d:5
Elementary (Grades 4-5): 5 round Swiss-style, G/35, d:5
Jr. High U1000 (Grades 6-8, Under 1000 USCF rating): 4 Round Swiss-style, G/45, d:5
Jr. High +1000 (Grades 6-8, 1000+ USCF rating): 4 Round Swiss-style, G/45, d:5
+1000 Section is open to all players upon request.  Please note on registration.  Junior high sections could be combined depending on registration numbers.

BYE INFORMATION
Only one bye allowed per player, no byes available for last round, first round byes must be requested in advance by 11/17, byes for other single rounds must be requested before the end of the 1st round. 1st round begins at 9 am with subsequent rounds to follow asap.

AWARDS
Top 3 teams (top 3 players) for each section, Jr. High sections combined
Top 10 individual for both primaries, elementary, and Jr. High U1000 sections
Top 3 individual for Jr. High +1000 section
Junior High awards subject to change depending on whether sections are combined

OTHER INFORMATION
No club teams accepted.  Food concessions from 10:30-1:30 serving pizza, hot dogs, drinks and snacks.


Venue

Location:
St. John's Lutheran School
City:
Lombard
State:
IL