OPEN
in association with Prairie View Hobbies and the Spring Valley Chess Club
presents the
Spring Valley Core Classic
a Chess competition for everyone! (but we’re limited to 60 total players due to space)
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CHAMPION section Open to USCF players rated 1600+ Plus-Score Tournament |
CHALLENGER section Open to USCF Players Unrated and Under-1600 Plus-Score Tournament |
COMPETITOR section Open to Non-USCF Members only |
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4 rounds of Swiss Game 45; Delay 5 (G45;d5) Rnd 1 – 10:00am Rnd 2 – 12:30pm Rnd 3 – 2:15pm Rnd 4 – 4:00pm |
4 rounds of Swiss Game 45; Delay 5 (G45;d5) Rnd 1 – 10:00am Rnd 2 – 12:30pm Rnd 3 – 2:15pm Rnd 4 – 4:00pm |
5 rounds of Swiss Game 30; Delay 5 (G30;d5) Rnd 1 – 10:00am Rnd 2 – 12:00pm Rnd 3 – 1:30pm Rnd 4 – 3:00pm Rnd 5 – 4:30pm |
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Prizes (based on 16 players) 4 points = $80 3.5 Points $55 3 Points $40 2.5 Points $20 |
Prizes (based on 16 players) 4 points = $80 3.5 Points $55 3 Points $40 2.5 Points $20 |
Prizes Trophies to top 3 places US Chess Tiebreaks will be used to determine placement |
Where: Core Cafe, 121 East Saint Paul Street Spring Valley, IL 61362
When: Saturday, August 9th, 2025 – 9:00am to 6:30pm
Registration: Online at KingRegistration.com or at the door 9-9:45am
Entry Fee: $25 advanced or $35 one week prior or at the door (9:00am-9:45am)
PLAYERS SHOULD BRING CHESS SETS, CLOCKS, and PENCILS!
Notation is required for rated sections; scoresheets are provided
Half-point bye available for the first 2 rounds, must be requested before 1st round.
Final round, only zero-point byes available if requested before round 2.
ICA members save $5
You don’t need to be an ICA member to enter, but members save $5 on state championship events. Join or renew →