The Chicago Cup

Presented by Chicago Chess Initiative 

At the luxurious South Loop Hotel
11 W 26^th St, Chicago, IL 60616
$99 special room rate. Use promo code “chess”
www.chicagosouthloophotel.com

$2,500 Prize fund based on 80 paid entries.

Register at www.kingregistration.com/tournaments/event/chicup

Rounds: 5 Rounds, G/90;+30 second increment
Saturday 9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m.

Sections: Open (FIDE Rated!) and Reserve (Under 1800)

Open Section Prizes: $420 – $180 – $120
Under 2200: $180 – $90
Under 2000: $180 – $70

Reserve (U1800) Prizes: $420 – $180 – $120
Under 1600: $135 – $90M
Under 1400: $120 – $60
Under 1200: $90 – $45

Trophies to top 2 players in each section!
Unrateds qualify for top prizes in the section only

Mixed Doubles Prize: $100 - $50
Awarded to best male/female team from their combined performance.
Players may be in any section. Must register the team (onsite only) by the end of round 2.

Entry Fee: $50 online by 8/4, $60 by 8/18, and $70 after that or onsite
$25 extra to play up in the open section for players under 1800
Free entry for Masters if requested by 7/28.

Boards and sets provided. Please bring clocks.

Register at www.kingregistration.com/tournaments/event/chicup