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11/01 Beginners Open

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When Saturday, November 1, 2025
Where Chicago Chess Center
Chicago, IL

11/01 Beginners Open

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Summary: USCF Rated Chess at the Chicago Chess Center

Location: 166 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, Unit # 600

Section: U1000

Format: Five rounds, G/25, delay/5 (Dual Rated).

Schedule: Round 1 at 10:00 AM, Round 2 at 12:00 PM, Rounds 3-5 ASAP.

Registration: $10 online by 1 week before; $15 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.

Prizes:

Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

All children who score higher than 50% will receive a medal!

Transportation: Conveniently located within 10 minutes of multiple L stations (Washington and Wells, Clark and Lake, Washington, and Lake), Ogilvie, Union Station, and the Kennedy.

Parking: There is street parking, lots, and garages nearby.

Information: td@chichess.org

11/01-11/29 November Monday Open

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Summary: USCF Rated Classical Chess at the Chicago Chess Center. One game, played every Monday. Allowed up to two half-point byes. You can also register for an individual week, if you can only play one game.

Bonus Lecture: 5 time winning Monday Slow champion Sam Tugendhaft will be giving 4 consecutive weekly lectures during this tournament. See lecture info below.

Location: 166 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, Unit # 600

Sections:

  • Open Section: 1600+, 1500+ can play up.
  • U1600 Section: 1599-1000
  • U1000 Section: 999-0

Format:

  • Four rounds (one per week) of G/90, inc/30.
  • Pairings will be designed to minimize rating difference between opponents (Monrad Swiss)

Schedule: Five rounds, one round per week, every Monday (11/03-11/24) at 6:15 PM.

Registration: Free, CCC and USCF membership required. You can also register for just one week, if desired.

Prizes: For 1st place per section: Trophy or free entry to one future CCC tournament. All children who score 50% or higher will receive a medal!

Lecture Info/Schedule:

  • This lecture is free and included upon signing up for the Monday Open tournament. All registered players may participate!

Transportation: NEW LOCATION: We are less than a block away from the Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple L line stop at Washington/Wells, as well as the Clark/Lake stop. We are also right across from the Washington & Lasalle CTA bus stop.

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