2026 Intercontinental Scholastic Team Championship

August 14 - 16, 2026

Description: A one of a kind scholastic team chess tournament with players from all over the world!  Form your own 4 player teams and compete in 7 rounds.  The tournament is USCF and FIDE rated!

Location: 

Holiday Inn Chicago Oakbrook

17w350 22nd Street
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

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Open Section: No cap on team rating

Open Section Time Control: 7R/SS G/60; Inc30

 

 

*July 2026 rating list used for team average

*Entire teams can take up to 2 byes and still qualify for prizes

Entry Fee:

$220 Per Team: If registered online by 7/31/2026

$240 Per Team: If registered online by 8/13/2026

*No registration after 8/13/2026

Schedule:

Friday, 8/14:  Opening Ceremony - 10:30am; Round 1 - 11am; Round 2 - 3pm
Saturday, 8/15:  Round 3 - 9am; Round 4 - 1pm; Round 5 - 5pm
Sunday, 8/16:  Round 6 - 9am; Round 7 - 1pm; Awards Ceremony - 5:00pm​

Prizes:

Trophies to top 3 teams in each section

Trophies to top 4 individuals at each board

Ribbons to all participants

Prize to top U1600 Team, U1200 Team, & All-Girls Team

Hotel Accommodations:

1.  Holiday Inn Chicago Oakbrook

17w350 22nd Street

Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Rate:

 

Additional Info: 
- United States Chess Federation membership required.
- Teams must register at least 4 players, up to 2 players can be reserves.
- All other rules/regulations shall be in accordance with the USCF and FIDE Rulebook.