Benjamin Middle School Patrick Machaj Memorial

Saturday December 5th, 2026

Benjamin Middle School

28W300 St. Charles Road

West Chicago, IL  60185

Scholastic K-8 chess tournament with 3 sections:  Junior High Grades 6 - 8, Elementary 4 - 5. Primary K - 3.  The team score is the top four scores from members of school team; no club teams.  Must have at least 2 players to qualify for a Team Score.  

Scoring:

Junior High: 4 Rounds, Swiss G/45;D5

Elementary:  5 Rounds, Swiss G/35; D5

Primary: 5 Rounds, Swiss G/30; D5

Registration/Fees:

Early-bird registration:  Fee for all sections is $25.00 until 11:59 pm on 11/25/26;

Late Registration:  $35.00 after 11/25/26 

Registration Deadline: No entries after 11:59 p.m. 12/3/26

NO on-site registration.

Entries must include Full Name, School, Grade, US CHESS ID, and current expiration date.

Awards:

Trophies for the top 10 individuals in each section, the top 5 teams in each section (must have at least 2 players to qualify for a team score), and the top Kindergarten player.

Arrival:

Arrive by 8:30 am. The first round starts promptly at 9:00.  Subsequent rounds ASAP.

Concessions

Food Service is available from 8:00 a.m. through the end of the tournament.

No outside food will be allowed.

Parents and Coaches viewing of games

During the first round only, parents and coaches will be allowed to stay in the tournament room to view games in progress.