Sunday, August 3, 2025
Description: Chess tournament with 6 rated sections (U600, U900, U1200, U1500, U1800, and Championship). All sections are 4R/SS G45 +5 second delay. A Bughouse Challenge will take place during lunch. USCF membership required for rated sections.
Prizes: Championship Section Prize: $275-125-75. U1200, U1500, & U1800 Section Prizes: $225-100-50; . Trophies will be awarded to the Top 10 in the U600, U900 sections! Bughouse Challenge winners will receive unique trophies.
Where: Goodwin Hall at Benedictine University - Room 411: 5700 College Rd, Lisle, IL 60532
Rounds: Rounds: 9:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm. NOTE - U600 & U900 rounds paired ASAP.
Registration: Fee is $40 ($35 for U600 & U900) if registered by 7/27. Fee is increased by $5 if registration takes place after 7/27. Tournament Capacity is 160. No on-site registration.
2000+ rated players play for free. Bughouse Challenge is free for all participants. Unrated players may only play in the U600, U900, or U1200 sections.
Contact Jeff DiOrio at elitechess@gmail.com with any questions.