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Benjamin School’s Patrick G. Machaj Memorial Tournament

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SCHOLASTIC

When Saturday, December 6, 2025
Where Benjamin School
West Chicago, IL

Benjamin Middle School
28W300 St. Charles Road
West Chicago, IL  60185

Divisions
Junior High:  Grades 6 – 8, 4 round Swiss, game 45
Elementary:  Grades 4 – 5, 5 round Swiss, game 35
Primary:  Grades 3 and under, 5 round Swiss, game 30

Registration
Advance registration only.
Entries must include full name, school, grade, USCF Number and current Expiration Date
If USCF expired, please renew on-line before tournament and bring print-out of renewal.

Entries to:  Michael Fitzgerald
28W 300 St Charles Rd                                                          
West Chicago, IL  60185       
630-876-7820                          
e-mail:  mfitzgerald@benjamin25.org

Entry Fee
$25 if payment and all required information is received by Wednesday, November 26th.  $35 from November 27th until December 4th.  One check per school please.
NO on-site registration.  On-line registration on https://www.kingregistration.com

Please make checks payable to Benjamin SD 25. 
USCF membership should be done on-line @ USChess.org.

Awards
A total of 46 awards will be given.
Top 5 teams in each section.  (15)
Top 10 individuals in each section.  (30)
Top Kindergarten player.  (1)

Schedule
Arrive by 8:30 am.  First round starts promptly at 9:00.  Subsequent rounds ASAP.
Food Service is available from 8:00 to end of tournament.

Tournament Directors
Jeff Wiewel and the St. Charles Chess Club directors.

Parents and Coaches viewing of games
During the first round only, parents and coaches will be allowed to stay in the tournament room to view games in progress.

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