1st Annual North Chicago Cup

1st Annual North Chicago Cup

Co-Organized by Wilson Chess & Chess GenX

Sunday, January 19th 2025
Westin Itasca
400 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL 60143

This tournament is open to all chess players (K-12).
US Chess membership required for all rated sections.

Format: 4 rounds Swiss G25/d5

Round Times:

• Round 1 – 10 am
• Round 2 – 11:10 am
• Lunch
• Round 3 – 12:30 pm
• Round 4 – 1:40 pm
• Awards – 4 pm or as soon as Round 4 is complete.
• Blitz Starts: 3:30pm

Sections:

• U1200 – Must be rated 700 to play up
• U800 – Intermediate level
• U400 – Beginner level

Awards:

Each section has individual 1st – 5th place and top 2 school teams, based on top 4 scores
per team with a 2-player minimum.

Register:

Register Online – Here or onsite before 9:30am.
Space is limited; it is strongly recommended to register online.

Entry Fee:    

• Online by 1/04 – $35
• Online by 1/18 – $40
• Day-of or Onsite – $50 – Onsite entries after 9:30am receive ½-point bye for round 1.
• *Note: $2 surcharge for all online entries.
• **Note: Save $5 when you register for both the main event and the Blitz

Special Discount: US Chess Membership

Anyone who becomes a new member of US Chess or renews their membership through Wilson Chess will receive a $2 discount.

Contact: Wilson Chess: Email – WilsonsChess@gmail.com Attn. North Chicago Cup
 

Boards and sets provided

Clocks provided for U1200 section

Notation is required for U1200 section and is optional for U700 and Not-rated.

Refunds are subject to $5 processing fee.

Side event – Blitz

Takes place after the main tournament
 

Round 1 – 3:30pm – Awards 4:30pm or ASAP after last game.

Registration & Info —> Here

Address:

400 Park Blvd
Itasca, IL 60143
United States

Organizer Overview

Wilson Chess

Email: WilsonSChess@gmail.com

Phone:

Website: https://www.wilson-chess.com/