2016 Illinois Blitz State Championship
Held on Saturday night of the 2016 Illinois Open

Online registrations are now available!

5 double rounds at G/3;inc 2. FIDE Rated!

Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2875 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062, (847) 298-2525.

Schedule:

• First round begins 9:00 p.m.
• Registration from 6:30 - 8:45 p.m.

Prizes: $500 b/30

• 1st: $150
• 2nd: $50
• 3rd: $50
• Top Under 2200: $42
• Top Under 2000: $41
• Top Under 1800: $40
• Top Under 1600: $39
• Top Under 1400: $38

Unrated players qualify for top prizes only.

Entry Fee:

• $25 USPS postmarked by 8/12 and on-line by 10 p.m. on 8/12
• $30 USPS postmarked after 8/12 (must be received by 8/31);
• $30 onsite (6:30 - 8:45)
• Entries after cutoff receive ½-point byes for round 1.

$5 discount for ICA members (annual dues $15 regular, $10 scholastic— join at www.il-chess.org.

Use the online registration form or mail checks postmarked by 8/25/16 to Illinois Chess Association, P.O. Box 180177, Chicago, IL 60618. No phone entries.

Advance entries posted at www.kingregistration/tournaments/entrylist/ilblitz2016. Boards, sets, and clocks provided by The Illinois Chess Association. All special rules, details, and tournament conditions subject to change without notice; changes will be posted ASAP at the  site & online. INFO: (773) 294-1709 11 a.m.-7p.m. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Details for the Illinois Open State Championship are available at www.kingregistration.com/tournaments/event/ILOpen2016

Scholastic side event on 9/3, details and registration at http://www.chessforlife.com.

Hotel Reservation: (847) 493-6929 or www.crowneplaza.com/northbrookchi, $94 room rate if reserved by 8/19, must use Group Code CSS when registering. Free hot breakfast buffet for guests. 25% discount at Willows Restaurant to all tournament participants.