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Grove Avenue School Chess Tournament

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OPEN

When Saturday, February 7, 2026
Where Grove School
Barrington, IL

Location:   Grove Avenue School, 900 S Grove Avenue Barrington, IL 60010

Schedule   Round 1 begins at 10:00 am with the next four rounds to follow right afterward. We anticipate that the tournament will be over at 3:00 pm.

Time control   G/30 5 rounds. No elimination. Everyone plays all 5 rounds!

Sections   1. Primary (Grades K-3) 2. Elementary (Grades 4-5) 3. Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), and Adults Players must have a USCF ID Number

Awards   Top 3 Individual trophies for each section,Top Individual trophy for each grade K-12, Top 3 Team trophies in each section. Middle and High School Top Awards.

All Kindergarteners receive participation medals!

Entry Fee   $35 if postmarked by January 28; $40 if received after January 28th. $45 on-site before 9:30 am Players rated over 1600 get a free entry fee in any section! Portion of proceeds will benefit a charity program.

How to Register: Please make checks payable to Chess Without Borders and mail to Chess Without Borders, 428 Waverly Road Barrington, IL 60010 For on-line entries, please visit www.shulmanchess.com and tab “Tournaments” For more information contact   Email: chesswob@gmail.com or call 312-375-7475 USCF membership required! (Can be obtained at www.uschess.org under join/renew)

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