Memorial Monday Slow
October 06 - 27, 2025
This month's tournament is held in honor of Neville White, a frequent player of the Monday games, and a cherished member of CCC.
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: 5 time winning Monday Slow champion Sam Tugendhaft will be giving 4 consecutive weekly lectures during this tournament. See lecture info below.
Location: 166 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, Unit # 600
Sections:
- Open Section: 1600+, 1500+ can play up.
- 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: Five rounds, one round per week, every Monday (10/06-10/27) 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, 4th, and 5th week.
- Games from the previous round will be evaluated in a group lecture the following week starting week 2 10/13 at 5pm. Week 2 games will be evaluated on week 3 10/21, and so on.
- Any participants rated 1600 and under may submit their games no less than 4 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