2026 Intercontinental

Scholastic Championship​

August 14 - 16, 2026

NOTE - If you can only play Saturday & Sunday, use coupon code 2DAY to get 25% off your entry fee.  Then select Byes in rounds 1 & 2.

NOTE - If you would like us to place you on a team for the team tournament, first register as an individual.  Then email elitechess@gmail.com . 

Description: A 7 round individual scholastic chess tournament with players from all over the world!

 

Location: ​

17w350 22nd Street
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

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1 Individual Section:

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

 

*July 2026 rating list used

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

*Players must be 20 years old and under

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Individual Entry Fee:

$55: If registered online by 7/31/2026

$60: If registered online by 8/13/2026

*No Individual Registrations after 8/13/2026

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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​

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Prizes:

Trophies to top 5 players in individual section

Class prizes for Under 800, Under 1000, Under 1200

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Hotel Accommodations:

1.  Holiday Inn Chicago Oakbrook

17w350 22nd Street

Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Rate:  $119/night

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Additional Info: 
- United States Chess Federation membership required.
- All other rules/regulations shall be in accordance with the USCF and FIDE Rulebook.