May Wilson Chess Scholastic

May 17, 2026

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May Wilson Chess Scholastic

Sunday, May 17th, 2026
New Location - DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville
3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532

 

This tournament is open to all chess players (K-12).
US Chess membership required for all rated sections.

Format:
5 rounds Swiss G25/d5
 

Round Times:

  • Round 1 - 10 am
  • Round 2 - 11:10 am
  • Lunch
  • Round 3 - 12:30 pm
  • Round 4 - 1:40 pm
  • Round 5 - 2:50 pm
  • Awards - 4 pm or as soon as Round 5 is complete.
Sections:
  • U1200 – Must be rated 600 to play up
  • U800 - Intermediate level
  • U400 – Beginner level
  • Not-Rated (max rating of 300) - This section is not rated. US Chess membership not require 

Awards:
Each section has individual 1st - 5th place. 
Medals to all that tie for 5th place (that do not receive a trophy)
Top 2 school teams across all sections. Teammates are allowed to play in different sections!!
Teams are based on top 4 scores per team with a 2-player minimum.
 
Register:
Register Online - Here or onsite before 9:30am.
Space is limited; it is strongly recommended to register online.
 

Entry Fee:     

  • Online by 5/09 - $35
  • Online by 5/16 - $40
  • Day-of or Onsite - $50 – Onsite entries after 9:30am receive ½-point bye for round 1.
  • *Note: $2 surcharge for all online entries.

Special Discount: US Chess Membership

Anyone who becomes a new member of US Chess or renews their membership through Wilson Chess will receive a $2 discount.

Contact: Wilson Chess: Email – WilsonsChess@gmail.com Attn. May Scholastic

 

Boards and sets provided

Clocks provided for U1200 section and is optional for U800
Notation is required for U1200 section and is optional for U800 and U400.
Refunds are subject to $5 processing fee.