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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113
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UID:3533-1794528000-1794787199@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:4th Sapiens Sapiens Tournament
DESCRIPTION:4th Sapiens Sapiens Tournament $5\,000 Prize\nSignature Regus \nFriday\, November 13\, 2026 – Sunday\, November 15\, 2026 \nEvent Overview\n4th Sapiens Sapiens Tournament $5\,000 Prize\n$5\,000 in prizes based on 70 entries\nFriday\, Nov. 13th – Sunday\, Nov. 15th\, 2026. 2-Day Option available! \nLocation: Regus 222 South Prospect\, Park Ridge\, IL 60068 \nSections: Two: Premier (1800+); Reserve (U1800); Play-up fee: $25\, must be within 200 points of section minimum. \nThis tournament is limited to 100 players\, so make sure to sign up early to secure a spot! \nRounds/Style: 5-round Swiss System \n3-Day Schedule: G/90; +30 \nFriday\, 7:00 PM \nSaturday 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM \nSunday 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM \n2-Day Schedule: G/60; d10 for Rds 1-2\, then merge with 3-day schedule \nSaturday 10:00 AM\, 1:00 PM\, & 4:00 PM \nSunday 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM \nEntry Fee (EF): \n\nRegister online at cavechess.cc/orc\n$60 thru 10/10 at midnight.\n$80 thru 10/23 at midnight.\n$100 thru 11/6 at midnight.\n$120 after that; registration closes one hour before Round 1!\n$60 re-enter in round 2.\nNo entries onsite; online entries only.\nCaveman Chess Subscribers: $15 off EF.\n\nByes: Two ½-point byes available\, committed by the end of round 2. No byes may be added or rescinded after round 2. \nMem Req’d: US Chess membership is required\, please obtain before the event. Discounted scholastic (K-12) memberships are available at cavechess.cc/voucher. Free US Chess membership to Park Ridge K-12 students. \nSections\, Place and Rating Group Prizes (based on 70 entries) \n     Premier Section: $1000\, $600\, $325     U2200: $300\, $150     U2000: $300\, $125 \n     Reserve (U1800): $700\, $400\, $225      U1600: $200\, $150     U1400: $200\, $100     U1200: $150\, $75 \nChess Equipment: Boards\, sets\, and clocks provided by Caveman Chess\, LLC. \nParking: Free parking. Visitors’ parking behind the building and the SW corner lot @ Garden & S. Fairview Streets\, also street parking. \nQuestions: Click here to show mail address \nRatings: November supplement. All sections are US Chess-rated. \nWatch for additional information on upcoming events at \n1. https://www.cavemanchess.com/new-events \n2. Caveman Chess Registration at https://register.cavemanchess.com  \nAddress: \n222 South ProspectPark Ridge\, IL 60068United States \nSections: 2 \nGrand Prix Points: \nPrize Fund: $5\,000 \nFIDE Rated: No \nHandicap Accessible: Yes \nResidency Restriction: No \nOnline Event: No \nOrganizer Overview\nCaveman Chess\, LLC \nEmail: contact@cavemanchess.com \nPhone: 224-985-5244 \nWebsite: https://cavemanchess.com
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/4th-sapiens-sapiens-tournament/
LOCATION:Regus\, Park Ridge\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20261110T225431Z
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UID:3528-1794614400-1794700799@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:Steve Mc Neil Memorial Open - Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Steve Mc Neil Memorial Open – Springfield\nSouthern View Village Hall\, 3410 South 5th St\, Springfield\nWhen: Saturday\, November 14\, 2026Where: Southern View Village Hall\, 3410 South 5th St. (Maps/directions here)Schedule: Registration 9-9:45\, Rounds 10\, 1\, 3:30\, 6. Lunch break after round 1. Time limit: G/60\, d/5 if using delay.Registration fee: $17 by 11/11\, $20 on-site\, $2 discount for SCC members.Awards: 400 based on 30 participants. 1st-2nd 140-80\, 1400-1799 60\, 1000-1399 50\, Under 1000 40\, Unrated 30. \n 
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/steve-mc-neil-memorial-open-springfield/
LOCATION:Southern View Village Hall\, Springfield\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20261110T225431Z
CREATED:20261110T225431Z
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UID:3532-1794700800-1794787199@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:Peoria FIDE Blitz and Rapid
DESCRIPTION:Peoria FIDE Blitz and Rapid\nSunday November 15 2026\nEast Peoria Holiday Inn101 Holiday Street East Peoria\, IL 61611US Chess and FIDE rated Five Round Swiss System BlitzThen Five Round US Chess and FIDE RapidUS Chess Ratings used for Pairings \n5 double round G/3+2 increment US Chess and FIDE Blitz5 round G/15 d2 US Quick and FIDE Rapid \nRoundsSunday 10AM then ASAPRapid 12 Noon then ASAP \nPrizes: \nThe Joy of Chess and Trophy for 1 st place \nRegistration \nOnline at www.kingregistration.com under Hawkeye Chess Club \nOnsite:  0900am to 1000amThen 1:00pm to 2:00pm \nEntry Fee: Online Before 11/15 $10 each for $18 both events ($2 bill refunded onsite) \nOnsite $15 each \nBoards and clocks Provided for the first 60 playersContact: Eric Vigil by phone at (319) 621-3116 or evigil@gmail.com \nYou must have a US Chess ID and a FIDE ID \nHowever\, they can be obtained onsite. (US Federation only for FIDE ID)
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/peoria-fide-blitz-and-rapid/
LOCATION:Peoria\, Peoria\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTSTAMP:20261110T225430Z
CREATED:20261110T225430Z
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UID:3504-1795305600-1795391999@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:2026 Illinois Class Championship
DESCRIPTION:2026 Illinois Class Championship\nSunday\, November 22\, 2026US Chess Grand Prix Points: 30\n$6000 guaranteed prize fund\nLocation: Hyatt Regency Schaumburg1800 E. Golf Rd.\, Schaumburg\, IL 60173847-605-1234\, Room rate $119$119 single-quad. https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/CHIRW/G-CH26 \nSections: Master/Expert\, A\, B\, C\, D\, E\, U1000\, U800. Class A\, B\, C\, D\, E (1000-1199) players may play up ONE class for $20 play-up fee.Players rated 800-999 may play up to Class E at no additional charge.U800 players rated 600 or higher may play to U1000 section at no additional charge.Unrated players may play in sections E\, U1000 or U800.November rating supplement determines section eligibility. \nSchedule: \n\nMaster/Expert through Class E (G/60;d5) — 10:00am\, 12:30pm\, 3:00pm\, 5:30pm\nU1000 and U800 (G/45;d5) — 10:00am\, 12:30pm\, 2:30pm\, 4:30pm\nOne 1/2-point bye OK any round\, must commit by end of round 2.\n\nPrizes (FULLY GUARANTEED): \n\nMaster/Expert: $800-500-300-200-125\nA through D: $500-250-135-75-60\nE\, Under 1000\, Under 800: Trophies to first\, second\, third; commemorative award to fourth through tenth place. Medals to players with plus score who don’t otherwise win a prize.\n\nEntry Fee: \n\n$60 Master/Expert and A-D online or USPS postmarked by 11/12\n$40 Class E\, Under 1000\, Under 800 online or USPS postmarked by 11/12\n$10 increase after 11/12\nClass A\, B\, C\, D\, E (1000-1199) players may play up ONE class for $20 play-up fee.Players rated 800-999 may play up to Class E at no additional charge.U800 players rated above 600 may play in U1000 section at no additional charge.\nOn-site registration: 8:30 – 9:30am\nEntries after cutoff receive ½-point byes for round 1.\nOFFICIAL US CHESS NOVEMBER RATINGS ARE USED…LIVE RATINGS ARE NOT OFFICIAL AND NOT USED!!!!!!!\n\n$5 discount for ICA members (annual dues $15 regular\, $10 scholastic)— join at www.il-chess.org.Free entry if registered by 11/7 to Illinois GMs\, WGMs\, IMs\, WIMs\, FMs\, WFMs. Email Click here to show mail address to request the free entry. \nEntries paid by check must be received 3 weeks before the tournament to allow time for checks to clear. Mail to Chess Weekend\, 21694 Doud Ct.\, Frankfort\, IL 60423. No phone entries. No checks on site. \nBoards\, sets\, and clocks will be provided by The Illinois Chess Association. All special rules\, details\, and tournament conditions subject to change without notice; changes will be posted ASAP at the site & online. INFO: Click here to show mail address \n \nAddress: \nHyatt Regency Schaumburg1800 E Golf Rd.Schaumburg\, IL 60173United States \nSections: 8 \nGrand Prix Points: 30 \nPrize Fund: $6000 \nFIDE Rated: No \nHandicap Accessible: Yes \nResidency Restriction: No \nOnline Event: No \nOrganizer Overview\nChess Weekend Inc. \nEmail: Glenn@chessweekend.com \nPhone: \nWebsite: https://www.chessweekend.com/
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/2026-illinois-class-championship/
LOCATION:Hyatt Place Schaumburg\, 1851 McConnor Pkwy\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60173\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTSTAMP:20261110T225430Z
CREATED:20261110T225430Z
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UID:3502-1796428800-1796515199@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:Benjamin School’s Patrick Machaj Memorial Chess Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Benjamin School’s Patrick Machaj Memorial Chess Tournament \nSaturday\, December 5\, 2026Benjamin Middle School28W300 St. Charles RoadWest Chicago\, IL 60185 \nDivisionsJunior High: Grades 6 – 8 4 round Swiss\, game 45 (5 second delay)Elementary: Grades 4 – 5 5 round Swiss\, game 35 (5 second delay)Primary: Grades 3 and under 5 round Swiss\, game 30 (5 second delay)Registration (Please use King Registration if at all possible)Advance registration only. Entries must include full name\, school\, gradeEntries to: Michael Fitzgerald USCF Number and current Expiration Date28W 300 St Charles RdWest Chicago\, IL 60185 If USCF expired\, please renew on-line before tournament and630-876-7820 bring print-out of renewal.e-mail: mfitzgerald@benjamin25.org \nEntry Fee$25 if payment and all required information is received by Wednesday\, November 25th. $35 fromNovember 26th until December 3rd. One check per school please if King Registration is not used.NO on-site registration. On-line registration on https://www.kingregistration.comPlease make checks payable to Benjamin SD 25. USCF membership should be done on-line @USChess.org. \nAwardsA 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) \nScheduleArrive 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 DirectorsJeff Wiewel and the St. Charles Chess Club directors.Parents and Coaches viewing of gamesDuring the first round only\, parents and coaches will be allowed to stay in the tournament room toview games in progress.
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/benjamin-schools-patrick-machaj-memorial-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261221
DTSTAMP:20261110T225430Z
CREATED:20261110T225430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T225430Z
UID:3519-1797724800-1797811199@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:December Wilson Chess Scholastic #22
DESCRIPTION:December Wilson Chess Scholastic #22 \nSunday\, December 20th\, 2026 DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL 60532 \nThis tournament is open to all chess players (K-12).US Chess membership required for all rated sections. \nFormat: \n5 rounds Swiss G25/d5 \nRound Times: \n\nRound 1 – 11:00 am\nRound 2 – 12:10 am\nLunch\nRound 3 – 1:30 pm\nRound 4 – ASAP\nRound 5 – ASAP\nAwards (U400 & Not-Rated) – As soon as Round 5 is complete.\nAwards (U1200\, U800 & team) – As soon as Round 5 is complete.\n\nSections: \n\nU1200 – Must be rated 600 to play up\nU800 – Intermediate level\nU400 – Beginner level\nNot-Rated (max rating of 300) – This section is not rated. US Chess membership not required\n\nAwards: \nU1200\, U800 & U400 individual 1st – 5th place trophies.Not-Rated 1st – 3rd place trophies. Medals to all players that tie with last trophy \nTeam awards:Top 2 school teams across all sections. Teammates are allowed to play in different sections!!**Team trophies will be awarded once all sections are completed.Teams are based on top 4 scores per team with a 2-player minimum. \nRegister: \nRegister Online – Here or onsite before 10:30am.Space is limited; it is strongly recommended to register online. \nEntry Fee:      \n\nOnline by 12/12 – $40\nOnline by 12/19 – $50\nDay-of or Onsite – $55 – Onsite entries after 10:30am receive ½-point bye for round 1.\n*Note: $2 surcharge for all online entries.\n\nSpecial Discount: US Chess Membership \nAnyone who becomes a new member of US Chess or renews their membership through Wilson Chess will receive a $2 discount. \nContact: Wilson Chess: Email – info@wilson-chess.com Attn. Dec. Scholastic #22 \nBoards and sets providedClocks provided for U1200 section and is optional for U800Notation is required for U1200 section and is optional for U800 and U400.Refunds are subject to $5 processing fee.
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/december-wilson-chess-scholastic-22/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Lisle Naperville\, 3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261221
DTSTAMP:20261110T225430Z
CREATED:20261110T225430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T225430Z
UID:3509-1797724800-1797811199@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:Dec. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #17
DESCRIPTION:Dec. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #17 \nDecember 20th\, 2026 \nDoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL 60532 \n3 Sections — Major & Reserve are (FIDE rated)Booster – US Chess rated onlyAll section prizes based on pointsMajor: 1900+ (FIDE Rated)*Limited to max FIDE rating of 2399Reserve: U1900 (FIDE Rated)Booster: Under 1600 \nPRIZES: \n3.0 points – $1252.5 points – $502.0 points – $25 \nENTRY FEES: \n$50 online by 12/12$60 online by 12/19$65 after that or onsite$20 play-up feemust be within 100 points of the next section. \nTIME CONTROL & Round Times: \n3 Rounds G/60;+30 incRound 1 – 10 amRound 2 – 2 pmRound 3 – After round 2 not before 5pm \nMax byes allowed (1) and must be committed before the start of round 2Boards\, sets\, and clocks providedRefunds are subject to $15 processing fee \nContact: Wilson Chess: Email – info@wilson-chess.com Attn. December FIDE Plus Score #17
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/dec-wilson-chess-fide-plus-score-17/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Lisle Naperville\, 3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261228
DTSTAMP:20261110T225430Z
CREATED:20261110T225430Z
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UID:3526-1798156800-1798415999@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:2026 NORTH CENTRAL OPEN
DESCRIPTION:2026 NORTH CENTRAL OPENDecember 25–27\, 2026 • Madison Marriott West Hotel • Middleton\, WI3-Day\, 2-Day; 1-Day Schedules • Premier Section is FIDE Rated • $3\,500 in Prizes • WCA Tour Event \nEvent DetailsDates: December 25–27\, 2026 (the December 26th weekend).Venue: Madison Marriott West Hotel\, 1313 John Q Hammons Dr.\, Middleton\, WI 53562. Phone: 608-831-2000.This is a FIDE-rated tournament (Premier section) offering three sections and $3\,500 in total prizes. It is also a WCA(Wisconsin Chess Association) tour event.Ratings used: Organizers reserve the right to use the highest of a player’s published ratings (Regular\, Rapid\, OnlineRegular\, Online Rapid\, or FIDE) for section placement and prize eligibility. Only Regular ratings are affected byresults from this event. \nSchedule OptionsAll three schedules converge after Round 2\, so players on any schedule compete in the same overall event.3-Day Schedule (G/90 + 30 sec increment)• Friday 7:00 PM — Round 1• Saturday 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM — Rounds 2–3• Sunday 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM — Rounds 4–52-Day Schedule• Saturday 9:00 AM — Round 1 (G/30 + 5 sec increment)• Saturday 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM — Rounds 2–3 (merges with 3-day schedule\, G/90 + 30)• Sunday 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM — Rounds 4–5 (G/90 + 30)1-Day Schedule• Saturday 9:00 AM\, 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM — Rounds 1–3 (Round 1 at G/30 + 5\, Rounds 2–3 at G/90 + 30)• Sunday — two half-point byes for Rounds 4–5Notation is mandatory for the entire game\, except for Round 1 of the 2-day schedule. The Premier section is FIDE ratedexcept for Round 1 of the 2-day schedule. \nSections Prizes ($3\,500 total)Section Prize BreakdownPremier (FIDE Rated) 1st: $500 + traveling trophy • 2nd: $300 • 3rd: $200 • U2201: $200 • U2001: $200Reserve (U1901) 1st: $400 • 2nd: $300 • U1701: $200 • U1501: $200Booster (U1301) 1st: $400 • 2nd: $300 • U1101: $200 • Top Unrated: $100 \n\nA player can only win one cash prize — the largest one they qualify for.• Blitz playoff for the traveling trophy in case of a tie for 1st place in the Premier section.• Unrated players may not play in the Premier section\, and may not win more than $200 in the Booster section.Entry FeesOnline\, by December 8–$99Online\, by December 22–$109After December 22 / on-site–$119Play-up (into one higher section) +$50Re-entry–$70\nLate entries may receive a half-point bye for Round 1.• Up to two half-point byes are permitted across all rounds; byes must be committed to before Round 1.Hotel InformationMadison Marriott West Hotel — special chess rate: $99/night. This rate includes free parking\, free internet\, and aheavily discounted breakfast buffet.Contact OrganizersAlex Betaneli — abetaneli@hotmail.com — 608-334-2574 (text preferred after 2:00 PM Friday)Chris Wainscott — chris.wainscott13@outlook.com — 414-839-5232 (text)
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/2026-north-central-open/
LOCATION:Madison Marriott West\, Middleton\, WI\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261227
DTSTAMP:20261110T225430Z
CREATED:20261110T225430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T225430Z
UID:3525-1798243200-1798329599@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:2026 U.S. G/10 CHAMPIONSHIP
DESCRIPTION:2026 U.S. G/10 CHAMPIONSHIPDecember 26\, 2026\, 8:00 PM • Madison Marriott West Hotel • Middleton\, WI4 Rounds • G/10 + 3 sec Increment • $800 Guaranteed Prize Fund • Held after Round 3 of the North Central Open \nwww.kingregistration.com/event/G10National2026 \nEvent DetailsDate: December 26\, 2026\, starting at 8:00 PM.Venue: Madison Marriott West Hotel\, 1313 John Q Hammons Dr.\, Middleton\, WI 53562. Phone: 608-831-2000.This event is held after Round 3 of the 2026 North Central Open\, at the same venue.Current US Chess membership is required. The tournament uses the highest of a player’s published US Chess ratings(Regular\, Online Regular\, Quick\, Online Quick) for pairings and prizes; only the player’s Quick rating is affected byresults from this event. \nSchedule & Time ControlTime control: G/10 + 3 second increment. Accelerated pairings may be used.Round Times (4 Rounds)• Round 1 — 8:00 PM• Round 2 — 8:30 PM• Round 3 — 9:00 PM• Round 4 — 9:30 PMEntries received after 7:45 PM may be assigned a half-point bye for Round 1.Sections & Prizes ($800 Guaranteed)Section Prize BreakdownOpen 1st: $200 • 2nd: $100 • Top U2001: $80 • Top U1801: $70U1601 1st: $150 • 2nd: $100 • Top U1301: $100Entry Fees Before 4:00 PM on 12/26–$45 \nAfter 4:00 PM on 12/26–$50 \nRefund PolicyRefunds require at least two hours advance notice. Refunds are subject to a $1 registration fee plus a 2.9% payment-processing fee.Hotel InformationMadison Marriott West Hotel — special chess rate: $99/night. This rate includes free parking\, free internet\, and adiscounted breakfast buffet.Contact OrganizersAlex Betaneli — abetaneli@hotmail.com — 608-334-2574 (text preferred after 2:00 PM Friday)Chris Wainscott — chris.wainscott13@outlook.com — 414-839-5232 (text)
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/2026-u-s-g-10-championship/
LOCATION:Madison Marriott West\, Middleton\, WI\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104
DTSTAMP:20270103T060000Z
CREATED:20260910T154002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20270103T060000Z
UID:2517-1798934400-1799020799@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:2027 New Year's Resolution Open
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Chess Weekend \nDoubleTree by Hilton Chicago-Oakbrook1909 Spring Road\, Oak Brook\, Illinois 60523 \n$5000 b/100 entries4/SS G/60; d5 \nThree Sections:  Premier (1800+)\, Reserve (1200-1799)\, Booster (U1200)US Chess official regular rating for December 2026 will be used to determine sections. \nSchedule: 10:00am\, 12:30pm\, 3:00pm\, 5:30pmOne 1/2 bye OK any round\, must commit by end of round 2 \nEntry Fee:Open and Reserve sections: $65 by 12/20\, $75 by 12/27\, $85 after 12/27 and until 9:30 a.m. on 1/3Booster section: $45 by 12/20\, $55 by 12/27\, $65 after 12/27 and until 9:30 a.m. on 1/3 \nPlay up one section for $20. \nEnter online here \nEntries paid by check must be received by 12/10/26 to allow time for checks to clear. Mail to Chess Weekend\, 21694 Doud Ct.\, Frankfort\, IL 60423. No phone entries. \nPrizes:  \nPremier section (1800+): $700-$500-$300\, U2200: $225-$125\, U2000: $225-$125Reserve section (1200-1799): $500-$300-$200\, U1600: $175-$125\, U1400: $175-$125\, best unrated: $75Booster section (U1200):  $350-$200-$125\, U1000: $100-$75; best unrated $75
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/2027-new-year-s-resolution-open/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Hotel\, Oakbrook\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270201
DTSTAMP:20261110T225430Z
CREATED:20261110T225430Z
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UID:3520-1801353600-1801439999@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:January Wilson Chess Scholastic #23
DESCRIPTION:January Wilson Chess Scholastic #23 \nSunday\, January 31th\, 2027 DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL 60532 \nThis tournament is open to all chess players (K-12).US Chess membership required for all rated sections. \nFormat: \n5 rounds Swiss G25/d5 \nRound Times: \n\nRound 1 – 11:00 am\nRound 2 – 12:10 am\nLunch\nRound 3 – 1:30 pm\nRound 4 – ASAP\nRound 5 – ASAP\nAwards (U400 & Not-Rated) – As soon as Round 5 is complete.\nAwards (U1200\, U800 & team) – As soon as Round 5 is complete.\n\nSections: \n\nU1200 – Must be rated 600 to play up\nU800 – Intermediate level\nU400 – Beginner level\nNot-Rated (max rating of 300) – This section is not rated. US Chess membership not required\n\nAwards: \nU1200\, U800 & U400 individual 1st – 5th place trophies.Not-Rated 1st – 3rd place trophies. Medals to all players that tie with last trophy \nTeam awards:Top 2 school teams across all sections. Teammates are allowed to play in different sections!!**Team trophies will be awarded once all sections are completed.Teams are based on top 4 scores per team with a 2-player minimum. \nRegister: \nRegister Online – Here or onsite before 10:30am.Space is limited; it is strongly recommended to register online. \nEntry Fee:      \n\nOnline by 1/23 – $40\nOnline by 1/30 – $50\nDay-of or Onsite – $55 – Onsite entries after 10:30am receive ½-point bye for round 1.\n*Note: $2 surcharge for all online entries.\n\nSpecial Discount: US Chess Membership \nAnyone who becomes a new member of US Chess or renews their membership through Wilson Chess will receive a $2 discount. \nContact: Wilson Chess: Email – info@wilson-chess.com Attn. Jan. Scholastic #23 \nBoards and sets providedClocks provided for U1200 section and is optional for U800Notation is required for U1200 section and is optional for U800 and U400.Refunds are subject to $5 processing fee.
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/january-wilson-chess-scholastic-23/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Lisle Naperville\, 3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270201
DTSTAMP:20261110T225430Z
CREATED:20261110T225430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T225430Z
UID:3510-1801353600-1801439999@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:Jan. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #18
DESCRIPTION:Jan. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #18 \nJanuary 31st\, 2027 \nDoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL 60532 \n3 Sections — Major & Reserve are (FIDE rated)Booster – US Chess rated onlyAll section prizes based on pointsMajor: 1900+ (FIDE Rated)*Limited to max FIDE rating of 2399Reserve: U1900 (FIDE Rated)Booster: Under 1600 \nPRIZES: \n3.0 points – $1252.5 points – $502.0 points – $25 \nENTRY FEES: \n$50 online by 01/30$60 online by 01/30$65 after that or onsite$20 play-up feemust be within 100 points of the next section. \nTIME CONTROL & Round Times: \n3 Rounds G/60;+30 incRound 1 – 10 amRound 2 – 2 pmRound 3 – After round 2 not before 5pm \nMax byes allowed (1) and must be committed before the start of round 2Boards\, sets\, and clocks providedRefunds are subject to $15 processing fee \nContact: Wilson Chess: Email – info@wilson-chess.com Attn. January FIDE Plus Score #18
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/jan-wilson-chess-fide-plus-score-18/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Lisle Naperville\, 3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270301
DTSTAMP:20261110T225430Z
CREATED:20261110T225430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T225430Z
UID:3521-1803772800-1803859199@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:February Wilson Chess Scholastic #24
DESCRIPTION:February Wilson Chess Scholastic #24 \nSunday\, February 28th\, 2027 DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL 60532 \nThis tournament is open to all chess players (K-12).US Chess membership required for all rated sections. \nFormat: \n5 rounds Swiss G25/d5 \nRound Times: \n\nRound 1 – 11:00 am\nRound 2 – 12:10 am\nLunch\nRound 3 – 1:30 pm\nRound 4 – ASAP\nRound 5 – ASAP\nAwards (U400 & Not-Rated) – As soon as Round 5 is complete.\nAwards (U1200\, U800 & team) – As soon as Round 5 is complete.\n\nSections: \n\nU1200 – Must be rated 600 to play up\nU800 – Intermediate level\nU400 – Beginner level\nNot-Rated (max rating of 300) – This section is not rated. US Chess membership not required\n\nAwards: \nU1200\, U800 & U400 individual 1st – 5th place trophies.Not-Rated 1st – 3rd place trophies. Medals to all players that tie with last trophy \nTeam awards:Top 2 school teams across all sections. Teammates are allowed to play in different sections!!**Team trophies will be awarded once all sections are completed.Teams are based on top 4 scores per team with a 2-player minimum. \nRegister: \nRegister Online – Here or onsite before 10:30am.Space is limited; it is strongly recommended to register online. \nEntry Fee:      \n\nOnline by 2/20 – $40\nOnline by 2/27 – $50\nDay-of or Onsite – $55 – Onsite entries after 10:30am receive ½-point bye for round 1.\n*Note: $2 surcharge for all online entries.\n\nSpecial Discount: US Chess Membership \nAnyone who becomes a new member of US Chess or renews their membership through Wilson Chess will receive a $2 discount. \nContact: Wilson Chess: Email – info@wilson-chess.com Attn. Feb. Scholastic #24 \nBoards and sets providedClocks provided for U1200 section and is optional for U800Notation is required for U1200 section and is optional for U800 and U400.Refunds are subject to $5 processing fee.
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/february-wilson-chess-scholastic-24/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Lisle Naperville\, 3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270301
DTSTAMP:20261110T225430Z
CREATED:20261110T225430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T225430Z
UID:3511-1803772800-1803859199@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:Feb. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #19
DESCRIPTION:Feb. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #19 \nFebruary 28th\, 2027 \nDoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL 60532 \n3 Sections — Major & Reserve are (FIDE rated)Booster – US Chess rated onlyAll section prizes based on pointsMajor: 1900+ (FIDE Rated)*Limited to max FIDE rating of 2399Reserve: U1900 (FIDE Rated)Booster: Under 1600 \nPRIZES: \n3.0 points – $1252.5 points – $502.0 points – $25 \nENTRY FEES: \n$50 online by 02/20$60 online by 02/27$65 after that or onsite$20 play-up feemust be within 100 points of the next section. \nTIME CONTROL & Round Times: \n3 Rounds G/60;+30 incRound 1 – 10 amRound 2 – 2 pmRound 3 – After round 2 not before 5pm \nMax byes allowed (1) and must be committed before the start of round 2Boards\, sets\, and clocks providedRefunds are subject to $15 processing fee \nContact: Wilson Chess: Email – info@wilson-chess.com Attn. February FIDE Plus Score #19
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/feb-wilson-chess-fide-plus-score-19/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Lisle Naperville\, 3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270322
DTSTAMP:20261110T225430Z
CREATED:20261110T225430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T225430Z
UID:3522-1805587200-1805673599@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:March Wilson Chess Scholastic #25
DESCRIPTION:March Wilson Chess Scholastic #25 \nSunday\, March 21th\, 2027 DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL 60532 \nThis tournament is open to all chess players (K-12).US Chess membership required for all rated sections. \nFormat: \n5 rounds Swiss G25/d5 \nRound Times: \n\nRound 1 – 11:00 am\nRound 2 – 12:10 am\nLunch\nRound 3 – 1:30 pm\nRound 4 – ASAP\nRound 5 – ASAP\nAwards (U400 & Not-Rated) – As soon as Round 5 is complete.\nAwards (U1200\, U800 & team) – As soon as Round 5 is complete.\n\nSections: \n\nU1200 – Must be rated 600 to play up\nU800 – Intermediate level\nU400 – Beginner level\nNot-Rated (max rating of 300) – This section is not rated. US Chess membership not required\n\nAwards: \nU1200\, U800 & U400 individual 1st – 5th place trophies.Not-Rated 1st – 3rd place trophies. Medals to all players that tie with last trophy \nTeam awards:Top 2 school teams across all sections. Teammates are allowed to play in different sections!!**Team trophies will be awarded once all sections are completed.Teams are based on top 4 scores per team with a 2-player minimum. \nRegister: \nRegister Online – Here or onsite before 10:30am.Space is limited; it is strongly recommended to register online. \nEntry Fee:      \n\nOnline by 3/13 – $40\nOnline by 3/20 – $50\nDay-of or Onsite – $55 – Onsite entries after 10:30am receive ½-point bye for round 1.\n*Note: $2 surcharge for all online entries.\n\nSpecial Discount: US Chess Membership \nAnyone who becomes a new member of US Chess or renews their membership through Wilson Chess will receive a $2 discount. \nContact: Wilson Chess: Email – info@wilson-chess.com Attn. Mar. Scholastic #25 \nBoards and sets providedClocks provided for U1200 section and is optional for U800Notation is required for U1200 section and is optional for U800 and U400.Refunds are subject to $5 processing fee.
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/march-wilson-chess-scholastic-25/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Lisle Naperville\, 3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270322
DTSTAMP:20261110T225430Z
CREATED:20261110T225430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T225430Z
UID:3512-1805587200-1805673599@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:Mar. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #20
DESCRIPTION:Mar. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #20 \nMarch 21st\, 2027 \nDoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL 60532 \n3 Sections — Major & Reserve are (FIDE rated)Booster – US Chess rated onlyAll section prizes based on pointsMajor: 1900+ (FIDE Rated)*Limited to max FIDE rating of 2399Reserve: U1900 (FIDE Rated)Booster: Under 1600 \nPRIZES: \n3.0 points – $1252.5 points – $502.0 points – $25 \nENTRY FEES: \n$50 online by 03/13$60 online by 03/20$65 after that or onsite$20 play-up feemust be within 100 points of the next section. \nTIME CONTROL & Round Times: \n3 Rounds G/60;+30 incRound 1 – 10 amRound 2 – 2 pmRound 3 – After round 2 not before 5pm \nMax byes allowed (1) and must be committed before the start of round 2Boards\, sets\, and clocks providedRefunds are subject to $15 processing fee \nContact: Wilson Chess: Email – info@wilson-chess.com Attn. March FIDE Plus Score #20
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/mar-wilson-chess-fide-plus-score-20/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Lisle Naperville\, 3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270524
DTSTAMP:20261110T225430Z
CREATED:20261110T225430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T225430Z
UID:3523-1811030400-1811116799@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:May Wilson Chess Scholastic #27
DESCRIPTION:May Wilson Chess Scholastic #27 \nSunday\, May 23rd\, 2027 DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL 60532 \nThis tournament is open to all chess players (K-12).US Chess membership required for all rated sections. \nFormat: \n5 rounds Swiss G25/d5 \nRound Times: \n\nRound 1 – 11:00 am\nRound 2 – 12:10 am\nLunch\nRound 3 – 1:30 pm\nRound 4 – ASAP\nRound 5 – ASAP\nAwards (U400 & Not-Rated) – As soon as Round 5 is complete.\nAwards (U1200\, U800 & team) – As soon as Round 5 is complete.\n\nSections: \n\nU1200 – Must be rated 600 to play up\nU800 – Intermediate level\nU400 – Beginner level\nNot-Rated (max rating of 300) – This section is not rated. US Chess membership not required\n\nAwards: \nU1200\, U800 & U400 individual 1st – 5th place trophies.Not-Rated 1st – 3rd place trophies. Medals to all players that tie with last trophy \nTeam awards:Top 2 school teams across all sections. Teammates are allowed to play in different sections!!**Team trophies will be awarded once all sections are completed.Teams are based on top 4 scores per team with a 2-player minimum. \nRegister: \nRegister Online – Here or onsite before 10:30am.Space is limited; it is strongly recommended to register online. \nEntry Fee:      \n\nOnline by 5/15 – $40\nOnline by 5/22 – $50\nDay-of or Onsite – $55 – Onsite entries after 10:30am receive ½-point bye for round 1.\n*Note: $2 surcharge for all online entries.\n\nSpecial Discount: US Chess Membership \nAnyone who becomes a new member of US Chess or renews their membership through Wilson Chess will receive a $2 discount. \nContact: Wilson Chess: Email – info@wilson-chess.com Attn. May. Scholastic #27 \nBoards and sets providedClocks provided for U1200 section and is optional for U800Notation is required for U1200 section and is optional for U800 and U400.Refunds are subject to $5 processing fee.
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/may-wilson-chess-scholastic-27/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Lisle Naperville\, 3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270524
DTSTAMP:20261110T225430Z
CREATED:20261110T225430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T225430Z
UID:3513-1811030400-1811116799@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:May Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #22
DESCRIPTION:May Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #22 \nMay 23rd\, 2027 \nDoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL 60532 \n3 Sections — Major & Reserve are (FIDE rated)Booster – US Chess rated onlyAll section prizes based on pointsMajor: 1900+ (FIDE Rated)*Limited to max FIDE rating of 2399Reserve: U1900 (FIDE Rated)Booster: Under 1600 \nPRIZES: \n3.0 points – $1252.5 points – $502.0 points – $25 \nENTRY FEES: \n$50 online by 05/15$60 online by 05/22$65 after that or onsite$20 play-up feemust be within 100 points of the next section. \nTIME CONTROL & Round Times: \n3 Rounds G/60;+30 incRound 1 – 10 amRound 2 – 2 pmRound 3 – After round 2 not before 5pm \nMax byes allowed (1) and must be committed before the start of round 2Boards\, sets\, and clocks providedRefunds are subject to $15 processing fee \nContact: Wilson Chess: Email – info@wilson-chess.com Attn. May FIDE Plus Score #22
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/may-wilson-chess-fide-plus-score-22/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Lisle Naperville\, 3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270607
DTSTAMP:20261110T225430Z
CREATED:20261110T225430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T225430Z
UID:3524-1812240000-1812326399@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:June Wilson Chess Scholastic #28
DESCRIPTION:June Wilson Chess Scholastic #28 \nSunday\, June 6th\, 2027 DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL 60532 \nThis tournament is open to all chess players (K-12).US Chess membership required for all rated sections. \nFormat: \n5 rounds Swiss G25/d5 \nRound Times: \n\nRound 1 – 11:00 am\nRound 2 – 12:10 am\nLunch\nRound 3 – 1:30 pm\nRound 4 – ASAP\nRound 5 – ASAP\nAwards (U400 & Not-Rated) – As soon as Round 5 is complete.\nAwards (U1200\, U800 & team) – As soon as Round 5 is complete.\n\nSections: \n\nU1200 – Must be rated 600 to play up\nU800 – Intermediate level\nU400 – Beginner level\nNot-Rated (max rating of 300) – This section is not rated. US Chess membership not required\n\nAwards: \nU1200\, U800 & U400 individual 1st – 5th place trophies.Not-Rated 1st – 3rd place trophies. Medals to all players that tie with last trophy \nTeam awards:Top 2 school teams across all sections. Teammates are allowed to play in different sections!!**Team trophies will be awarded once all sections are completed.Teams are based on top 4 scores per team with a 2-player minimum. \nRegister: \nRegister Online – Here or onsite before 10:30am.Space is limited; it is strongly recommended to register online. \nEntry Fee:      \n\nOnline by 5/30 – $40\nOnline by 6/05 – $50\nDay-of or Onsite – $55 – Onsite entries after 10:30am receive ½-point bye for round 1.\n*Note: $2 surcharge for all online entries.\n\nSpecial Discount: US Chess Membership \nAnyone who becomes a new member of US Chess or renews their membership through Wilson Chess will receive a $2 discount. \nContact: Wilson Chess: Email – info@wilson-chess.com Attn. June Scholastic #28 \nBoards and sets providedClocks provided for U1200 section and is optional for U800Notation is required for U1200 section and is optional for U800 and U400.Refunds are subject to $5 processing fee.
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/june-wilson-chess-scholastic-28/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Lisle Naperville\, 3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270607
DTSTAMP:20261110T225430Z
CREATED:20261110T225430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T225430Z
UID:3514-1812240000-1812326399@il-chess.org
SUMMARY:Jun. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #23
DESCRIPTION:Jun. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #23 \nJune 6th\, 2027 \nDoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL 60532 \n3 Sections — Major & Reserve are (FIDE rated)Booster – US Chess rated onlyAll section prizes based on pointsMajor: 1900+ (FIDE Rated)*Limited to max FIDE rating of 2399Reserve: U1900 (FIDE Rated)Booster: Under 1600 \nPRIZES: \n3.0 points – $1252.5 points – $502.0 points – $25 \nENTRY FEES: \n$50 online by 05/29$60 online by 06/05$65 after that or onsite$20 play-up feemust be within 100 points of the next section. \nTIME CONTROL & Round Times: \n3 Rounds G/60;+30 incRound 1 – 10 amRound 2 – 2 pmRound 3 – After round 2 not before 5pm \nMax byes allowed (1) and must be committed before the start of round 2Boards\, sets\, and clocks providedRefunds are subject to $15 processing fee \nContact: Wilson Chess: Email – info@wilson-chess.com Attn. June FIDE Plus Score #23
URL:https://il-chess.org/tournament/jun-wilson-chess-fide-plus-score-23/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Lisle Naperville\, 3003 Corporate W Dr\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open
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