Chicago Chess Center (CCC)

USCF-Rated May Monday Slow 

NOTICE: NO GAMES ON 05/25 DUE TO CONFLICT WITH THE 35TH ANNUAL CHICAGO OPEN TOURNAMENT.

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Summary:

One game, played every Monday of the month. You can also register for an individual week if desired.

Equipment:

Chess sets and clocks are provided by the CCC. 

Location:

166 W Washington St, Unit 600, Chicago, IL 60602. ENTRANCE INSTRUCTIONS: Use the ButterflyMX to enter our unit number: 600. Then enter 1160 for the Access Code. Head to the 6th floor, and the center will be on your right.

Sections:

Open: 1800+, 1600+ can play up.

U1800: 1799-1200, 1000+ can play up.

U1200: below 1200.

Format:

3 rounds (one game per week) of G/90, inc/30.

Pairings will be designed to minimize rating difference between opponents (Monrad Swiss)

Official Rating & Section Eligibility Policy

Schedule:

Every Monday (05/04-05/18) at 6:15 PM. NO GAMES ON 05/25.

Check-in deadline is 6:10pm. Any players not checked in before then will receive a bye for that round. 

Prizes:

For all sections: 1st place trophy or free entry to one future CCC tournament.

All children who score 50% or higher will receive a medal!

Players must play in at least 2 rounds to qualify for prizes.

 

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Registration:

Free! (CCC Membership required after two events.)

You can also register for just one week, if desired.

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Transportation:

Conveniently located within 10 minutes of multiple L stations (Washington and Wells, Clark and Lake, Washington, and Lake), Ogilvie, Union Station, and the Kennedy.

Parking:

There is street parking, lots, and garages nearby.

 

Questions?

You can contact us at td@chichess.org.