AoIG Chess Challenge Tournament
Event
- When:
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- Where:
- Northbrook, IL
- Categories:
- Scholastic Tournaments , Open Tournaments
Description
Our first tournament in 2025!
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, January 28, 2025: 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. Teammates 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 $35.01 before January 18, after $40.11 ($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 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.