Tournament Calendar

Upcoming chess tournaments across Illinois, with the occasional event just over the border. Most are rated by US Chess. Open events are prize‑based and welcome players of any age; scholastic events are for school‑age players.

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November 2026
Nov 13–15 4th Sapiens Sapiens Tournament Regus OPEN Details →
Nov 14 Steve Mc Neil Memorial Open – Springfield Southern View Village Hall OPEN Details →
Nov 15 Peoria FIDE Blitz and Rapid Peoria 5 round G/15 OPEN Details →
Nov 22 2026 Illinois Class Championship Hyatt Place Schaumburg OPEN Details →
December 2026
Dec 20 Dec. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #17 DoubleTree Lisle Naperville 3 Rounds G/60 OPEN Details →
Dec 25–27 2026 NORTH CENTRAL OPEN Madison Marriott West OPEN Details →
Dec 26 2026 U.S. G/10 CHAMPIONSHIP Madison Marriott West 4 Rounds • G/10 OPEN Details →
January 2027
Jan 3 2027 New Year’s Resolution Open DoubleTree Hotel OPEN Details →
Jan 31 Jan. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #18 DoubleTree Lisle Naperville 3 Rounds G/60 OPEN Details →
February 2027
Feb 28 Feb. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #19 DoubleTree Lisle Naperville 3 Rounds G/60 OPEN Details →
March 2027
Mar 21 Mar. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #20 DoubleTree Lisle Naperville 3 Rounds G/60 OPEN Details →
May 2027
May 23 May Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #22 DoubleTree Lisle Naperville 3 Rounds G/60 OPEN Details →
June 2027
Jun 6 Jun. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #23 DoubleTree Lisle Naperville 3 Rounds G/60 OPEN Details →