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Summary: USCF Rated Classical Chess at the Chicago Chess Center
Location: 47 West Polk, Chicago, IL 60657
Sections: Open: 1600+, 1400+ can play up for $20. U1600: 1599-1000, 800+ can play up for $20. We recommend players under 1000 play in the Beginner‘s Open running on the same day.
Format: Open: Three rounds; G/60, inc/30. U1600: Four rounds; G/45, inc/15.
Schedule: Open: Round 1 at 9:30 AM, Round 2 at 1:00 PM*, Round 3 at 4:30 PM* (* or 30 minutes after the last game ends, whichever is later). U1600: Round 1 at 9:30 AM, Round 2 at 12:30 PM, Rounds 3-4 ASAP.
Registration: $25 online by 1 week before; $35 one day before; $40 after that.
Registration closes 15 minutes before the first round. Any players not registered before then will receive a round 1 bye.
Affordability: If you are unable to afford the entry fee, please contact us.
FIDE-titled players automatically receive free entry.
Prizes: Open: Trophies and free entry in a future event for first, second, and U2000.
U1600: Trophies and free entry in a future event for first, second, and U1200.
All children who score higher than 50% will receive a medal!
Transportation: We are right next to the Harrison Red Line, Lasalle Blue Line, and Harold Washington Library Loop stop. Additionally, we are 1 mile from Union Station and 1.3 miles from Ogilvie.
Parking: Paid parking is available behind Dearborn Station, but there is also street parking, lots, and garages nearby.
Information: td@chichess.org
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