Summary: USCF Rated Classical Chess at the Chicago Chess Center. One game, played every Monday. Allowed up to two half-point byes. You can also register for an individual week, if you can only play one game. 

Bonus Lecture: Starting on the 2nd week (Round 2) of the August Monday Open, 5 time winning Monday Open champion Sam Tugendhaft will be giving 3 consecutive weekly lectures during this tournament. participants rated 1600 and under can submit their games from August Monday Open starting Round 1 for evaluation and discussion from 5 - 6pm, every week. Only one game will be evaluated per week, but all players registered are encouraged to participate in the lecture!

Location: 166 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, Unit # 600

Sections:

• Open Section: 1600+
• U1600 Section: 1599-1000
• U1000 Section: 999-0

Format:

• Four rounds (one per week) of G/90, inc/30.
• Pairings will be designed to minimize rating difference between opponents (Monrad Swiss)

Schedule: Four rounds, one round per week, every Monday (08/04-08/25) at 6:15 PM.

 Registration: Free, CCC and USCF membership required. You can also register for just one week, if desired.

Prizes: For 1st place per section: Trophy or free entry to one future CCC tournament. All children who score 50% or higher will receive a medal!

Lecture Info/Schedule:

• This lecture is free and included upon signing up for the Monday Open tournament. All registered players may participate!
• Lecture runs from 5pm to 6pm on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th week.
• Games from the previous round will be evaluated in a group lecture the following week starting week 2 08/11 at 5pm. Week 2 games will be evaluated on week 3 08/18, and so on.
• Any participants rated 1600 and under may submit their games no less than 3 days in advance of the following round for the lecture. Submit games to: td@chichess.org.

Transportation: NEW LOCATION: We are less than a block away from the Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple L line stop at Washington/Wells, as well as the Clark/Lake stop. We are also right across from the Washington & Lasalle CTA bus stop. Find navigation to 166 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, Unit # 600.

Parking: There is street parking, lots, and garages nearby.

Information: td@chichess.org