AoIG Chess Challenge Tournament
Event
- When:
- Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- Where:
- Northbrook, IL
- Categories:
- Open Tournaments , Scholastic Tournaments
Description
Sponsored by Academy of Intellectual Games www.AoIGs.com, and Kings & Queens Chess Club
USCF dual rated, OPEN to players of ALL ages and chess skills !
AoIG reserve the right to separate players into 2 sections: 12+ years old and 11 and under, if needed.
3 hours of educational and entertainment experience: all-in-one
Tuesday, March 21, 2024: from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
3025 Walters Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062
5:15 p.m. - Doors will open
5:30 p.m. - Chess Q&A: ask Chess Master a question
6:00 p.m. - 1st round will start, sharp!
4 rounds Swiss - time control G15 + d15
USCF membership will be required: membership available on site.
Field is limited (Check the registration list https://www.aoigs.com/chess-tournaments/ before leaving home, if your intention is to register on site)
TEAMS: Any 2 or 3 players can form a team at the time of REGISTRATION via email. Teammate will NOT be paired to play each other, but combined USCF rating for ANY 2 players on a team could not be greater than 2000 to win trophies.
On a 3-player team, 2 best scores are counted. Bring in your relative, friend, or neighbor and increase your chances to win a trophy!
Prizes, CHESS merchandise and TROPHIES for everybody in a WINNING CIRCLE: 2.5 points out of 4. Extra Trophies for top three TEAMs. Prizes will be given for the contribution to the Q&A session, and the best 1st board performance.
EXTRA Money Prizes: $100 (50-30-20) to top three – in the event of 30+ players
Entry fee:
Electronically $35.05 before May 7, after $40.05 ($45 at the door) - 100% refund if canceled by phone before 9:00 a.m. on a tournament day.
Registration: e-mail player’s First and Last name, phone number and USCF ID (if a member) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (you can e-mail your chess question for a discussion, as well; if selected, player will win an indoor prize) and then send money via Zelle® to Academy of IG; E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
(set Academy of IG as your friend, so, if necessary, we can instantly refund your money without any fees,)
For any inquiries please call AoIG educational director Serge 847-778-5259 or your coaches: Tamara 847-867-0116, Mila 847-207-2819, Leonid 847-845-4525.