Chess Wars© 27 (Resurgence)
When: Sunday April 28, 2024
Where: The Chicago Chess Center, 47 W. Polk St., Chicago Il.
Divisions: U-1200, U-1600, U-1800, U-2000 This event is for U-2000 Only.
Prizes and Amenities:
Time Control: G25+5
Preliminary game times: 9:00a, 10:30a, 12:00p, 1:30p.
Preliminary awards ceremony: Approximately 3:15p.
Grand Championship rounds: 4:00p and 5:30p.
Final awards ceremony: 7-7:15p.
Grand Championship Structure: The U-1200 and U-1600 winners and the U-1800 and the U-2000 winners will face each other in the Semi Finals. Each of these winners receive $250.00 and the others will retain their $100.00 prize. Then, the 2 winners will play in the Finals. The Grand Champion will receive $500.00 and the Runner Up will retain their $250.00 prize.
Note: The Organizer and TD reserve the right to make changes depending on a variety of unanticipated circumstances. However, any player can request and receive a full refund before the start of the 1st round.
Prizes: $950.00 b/40 or more players. 50% of funds are guaranteed. All winners will receive their payments at the conclusion of the tournament by cash or check.
Player Capacity: To help ensure a comfortable environment- based on the extra space required for the food and snacks, a maximum of 60 players will be allowed to register for this tournament.
Byes: 1 or 2 (½ pt.) byes will be allowed.
Entry Fee: $50.00 until April 21 st . $60.00 from April 22nd until April 28th. (King Registration)
Tournament day registration: $75.00 8- 8:30 am only by check or cash only. No USCF renewal or membership assistance will be available- in order to keep things moving in a timely manner.
Information: Dr. Orlan Smith, PhD (Retired) 708-333-4298, osmithzz@yahoo.com, td@chichess.org
Chess Wars is copywritten and we believe that this is the first Chess tournament in the US or perhaps the world that has ever produced a format like this. Please feel free to do research and let us know if we are incorrect.