Chicago Chess Center (CCC)

$500 POT Thursday Night Blitz! 

GUEST MASTERS: GM Dmitry Gurevich and IM Sam Schmakel!

 Changes highlighted in green.

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Organized and directed by (chief arbiter) FM Oleksandr Shymanski.

Equipment:

Chess sets and clocks are provided by CCC. 

Location:

Chicago Chess Center

166 W Washington St # 600, Chicago, IL 60602. ENTRANCE INSTRUCTIONS: Use the ButterflyMX to enter our unit number: 600. Then enter 1160 for the Access Code. Head to the 6th floor, and the center will be on your right.

Section & Format:

Open; 9 rounds SS G/3, inc/2.

Schedule:

Round 1 at 6 PM, Rounds 2-9 ASAP. Usually ends before 9 PM.

Prizes:

(Based on 25 entries)

Open top prize $300, U1500 top prize $100, Unrated top prize $100.

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Registration:

$20 online or onsite; registration closes 5:45pm 05/07. This tournament is unrated; no USCF ID required for registration.

Any players not registered OR CHECKED IN by 5:50 PM will receive a round 1 bye.

Running late? Email us at the email listed below!

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Transportation:

Conveniently located within 10 minutes of multiple L stations (Washington and Wells, Clark and Lake, Washington, and Lake), Ogilvie, Union Station, and the Kennedy.

Parking:

There is street parking, lots, and garages nearby.

Questions?

You can contact us at td@chichess.org.