2026 Biannual Weekend Championship

USCF-Rated Classical Chess at the Chicago Chess Center. Biannual championship of 2026. The Champion receives custom trophy and name added to Chicago Chess Center Champion wall plaque!

Equipment: Chess sets and clocks are provided by the CCC.

Free Entry: The first five players rated over 1800 will be eligible for free entry! Use coupon code JUNEWS2026 (expires 06/20/2026)

Location: 166 W Washington Street, Unit #600

Sections:

Open: 1800+, 1600+ can play up for $20.

U1800: 1799-1200.

U1200: 1199-0.

Format: Four rounds; G/90, inc/30.

Schedule: 06/27-06/28

Rounds 1 & 2 at 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM Saturday, 06/27.

Rounds 3 & 4 at 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM Sunday, 06/28.

 

Registration: $40 online by 06/24; $50 by 06/26; $55 after that.

Registration closes 15 minutes before the first round. Any players not registered before then will receive a round 1 bye.

Affordability: If you are unable to afford the entry fee, please contact us.

FIDE-titled players automatically receive free entry.

 

Prizes: Overall champion receives trophy, free entry to future CCC tournament, and name added to CCC Champion Plaque!

Open: Trophy and free entry in a future event for first place; trophy for 2nd; trophy for 3rd.

U1800: Trophy and free entry in a future event for first place; trophy for 2nd; trophy for 3rd.

U1200:  Trophy and free entry in a future event for first place; trophy for 2nd; trophy for 3rd.

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

 

 

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.

Information: td@chichess.org