Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Description:
An unrated scholastic chess tournament by grade level for Wheaton chess players (and others) and their schools. All proceeds will be donated to the Wheaton North and Wheaton Warrenville South Chess Teams and the charity Pencils of Promise. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Location:
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
1993 Tiger Trail, Wheaton, IL 60189.
Sections:
K-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-8, Open K-2, Open 3-5, Open 6-8
Note - Open sections are for Non-Wheaton schools and players
Team Sections:
K-1 (Lower Primary), 2-3 (Upper Primary), 4-5 (Elementary), 6-8 (Junior High), Open K-3, Open 4-5, Open 6-8
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
10 Individual Trophies For Each Section
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 www.elitechess.net/all-wheaton . Entry fee is $25 if registration takes place online by 11:59 pm on 2/22. Entry fee is $30 after 2/22. Entries after 2/26 may receive 1/2 point bye in round 1. No onsite entry.
Email Jeff DiOrio at elitechess@gmail.com with any questions.