US Amateur Team (USAT) North

CHOICE OF DATES: FEB. 17-19 OR FEB 18-19   

Format: 5 round, Swiss-paired, Game/90+30/increment, Choice of 2-day or 3-day schedule, 2-day: rds.1-2 G/60 d5.

Open to four-player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings - January Rating Supplement) must be under 2200. Individuals can sign up and request team assignment. 

Location: Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173. 847-605-1234.

Chess hotel rate: $89.00 single-double-triple-quad until 2/3, Free WiFi included with hotel booking! Please reserve early.

EF (Team): $160, per team if received USPS or online by 6 PM on 2/1, $180 if received USPS or online by 6 PM 2/10, $200 online until 2/17 6 PM and at door. Team changes on-site or after 2/17 6 PM are $20. 

EF (Individuals): Individuals wishing to play, send $50 and request to be put on a team by USPS or online by 2/14 6 PM, $60 thereafter.

Website: Check out official website www.chessweekend.com for more info and complete prize list. 

Prizes: Awards to top two teams. Winning team qualifies for national play-offs. Also awards to top teams with average rating U1900, U1600, U1300, and U1000, and for Top Juniors Team (high school and younger), Top College team, Top High School Team, Top Senior team (all 50 and over), Top Coach and Student team, Top Mixed Doubles team (must have 2 females), Best Costume and Best Team Name. Prizes to Top Score on each board. All prizes are Amazon gift cards. 

Rounds: 3-day: on-site registration/check-in Fri. 5:30-6:30 PM, rds.: Fri. 7 PM, Sat. 10 AM & 4 PM, Sun. 10 AM & 3:30 PM. 2-day: on-site registration/check-in Sat. from 8:00-9:30 AM, rds. 10 AM & 1 PM then merge with 3-day. 

Side Event: Midwest Blitz Championship on Saturday night, 2/18, $25 by 2/14 USPS or online, $30 on-site. First round 8 PM, two games with each opponent, five rounds. 

All: Register online at www.onlineregistration.cc. Checks made payable to and sent to: ChessWeekend, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. Please include team name and roster (including US Chess ID #’s), captain's email and phone number, and desired schedule (2- or 3-day). 

Information: www.chessweekend.com, for questions, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., no phone calls please.

Sets & Boards provided, please bring Clocks.