AoIG 2026 Chess Challenge

Academy of Intellectual
Games
www.AoIGs.com
Kings & Queens Chess Club

AoIG 2026 Chess Challenge

USCF dual rated, OPEN to players of ALL ages and chess skills !
AoIG reserve the right to separate players into 3 sections: 12+ years old; 8 to 11, 7 and younger
3 hours of educational and entertainment experience: all-in-one
Tuesday, October 27 th , 2026 : 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. – 1 st 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.
Teammates will NOT be paired to play each other, but combined USCF rating for BEST 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 1 st board performance.
EXTRA Money Prizes: $100(50-30-20) to top three – in the event of 30+ players;
TOTAL projected tournament’s Prize Pool is over $500
Electronically $35.10 before October. 17 th , after $40.10 ($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, USCF ID (if a member)
and a B-day for a players NOT playing in OPEN session to pro.bridge@gmail.com
(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:  pro.bridge@gmail.com
(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.