Saturday, January 3, 2026

5 double rounds at G/3;inc 2.

Open to US Chess players of all ages. We extend a special welcome to college students who either who aren’t playing on their college team in the Pan-Ams, or who don’t have enough players for a team. See 2026 New Year's Resolution Open for our 1-day Saturday tournament on January 3.

Held Saturday night, after round 4 of the 2026 New Year's Resolution Open, approximately 8 pm

Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort
3500 Midwest Rd., Oak Brook, IL 60523

Section: Open, Higher of January 2026 US Chess Regular or Blitz rating will be used

Schedule:

• Registration online or on-site from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. 
• First round begins 8:00 p.m. or ASAP after round 4

Prizes: $500 b/30

• 1st: $150
• 2nd: $100
• 3rd: $50
• Top Under 2200: $42
• Top Under 2000: $41
• Top Under 1800: $40
• Top Under 1600: $39
• Top Under 1400: $38

Unrated players qualify for top prizes only.

Entry Fee:

• $25 online by 10 p.m. on 12/26
• $30 online until 7:45 on 1/3
• $30 onsite 6:30 - 7:45 on 1/3
• Entries after 7:45 pm receive 1-point byes (out of 2 possible points)

Register online in advance or pay by cash on-site.

No checks. No phone entries.

Boards, sets, and clocks provided.