Saturday, February 21, 2026
Description:
An unrated scholastic chess tournament by grade level for Naperville chess players (and others) and their schools. Sections for players from other cities/school districts are offered. All proceeds donated to the Naperville Education Foundation and the Indian Prairie Educational Foundation. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Location:
Madison Junior High School, 1000 River Oak Drive, Naperville, IL 60565.
Sections:
K-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-8, Open K-3, Open 4-5, Open 6-8
Note - Open sections are for non-Naperville 203 & 204 schools and players
Team Sections:
K-1 (Lower Primary), 2-3 (Upper Primary), 4-5 (Elementary), 6-8 (Junior High).
No Team Trophies for schools outside of Naperville, CUSD203, and IPSD204.
Rounds:
Doors open at 8:15am. Round 1 begins at 9:00am. All other rounds as soon as possible.
All players will play 5 rounds. Game 30 with 5 second delay.
Prizes:
Participation Ribbons For All Players
8 Individual Trophies For Naperville Sections
5 Individual Trophies for Open Sections
3 Team Trophies For Each Team Section - Top 4 players count towards team score; must have 2 players to qualify as a team. No club teams.
Registration:
Full information can be seen at elitechess.net/allnaperville . Entry fee is $25 if registration takes place online by 2/15. Entry fee is $30 after 2/15. Entries after 2/19 may receive 1/2 point bye in round 1. No onsite entry.
Email Jeff DiOrio at elitechess@gmail.com with any questions.