2027 Chicago Winter - GM/IM Norm Round Robin

January 06 - 10, 2027

Schaumburg, IL 60173 Map
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Chicago Winter GM/IM Norm

2027 Chicago Winter - GM/IM Norm Round Robin

January 6th - Jan. 10th, 2027

Hyatt Regency Schaumburg
1800 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173
$139 room rate by 12/11 - Click here to reserve

See Results & Pairings: link to come

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OVERVIEW
Wilson Chess and Kingregistration will be organizing the 2027 Chicago Winter - GM/IM Norm Invitational & future Norm seekers tournament.

REGISTRATION & SELECTION

  1. All seekers register for their desired Norm and pay a deposit of $300.
  2. All tilted holders wanting to play and receive compensation register under Title holder.
  3. December 7th players will be selected and sorted into Sections for the norm they are seeking.
    1. All norm Sections will try to target 6.0~6.5
    2. All players not selected will be entered into the future norm seekers tournament which will take place at the same time.
    3. The future norm seekers tournament will be limited to players 2100+ FIDE

ENTRY FEE

  • IM seekers - $1000
    • Initial deposit $300 by 12/6
    • Final deposit $700 by 12/11
  • GM seekers - $1200
    • Initial deposit $300 by 12/6
    • Final deposit $900 by 12/11
  • Foreign flagged players receive a $200 discount (applied to the final deposit).
  • Players not selected will be entered into the Future Norm Seekers tournament. No additional payment other than the initial deposit.

* No refunds for players that have been selected to play in a norm event. Future Norm seekers can get a refund subject to $20 processing fee.

 Future Norm Seeker Prizes (minimum 6 players):

  • 1st - 100% off future Wilson Chess norm event and guaranteed spot in a future norm event.
  • 2nd - 50% off future Wilson Chess norm event (if 10 or more players) and a guaranteed spot in a future norm event.

If there are ties for a prize, then a blitz playoff used to break ties.

If there are fewer than 6 players in the norm seeker event, then those players can be entered into the main tournament and refunded the difference.

SCHEDULE

  • Wednesday - 1/6:
    • Round 1 - 7:00 pm
  • Thursday - 1/7:
    • Round 2 - 12:00 pm
    • Round 3 - 7:00 pm
  • Friday - 1/8:
    • Round 4 - 12:00 pm
    • Round 5 - 7:00 pm
  • Saturday - 1/9:
    • Round 6 - 10:00 am
    • Round 7 - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday - 1/10:
    • Round 8 - 10:00 am
    • Round 9 - 3:00 pm

TIME CONTROL
G/90; inc/30

 *Notes / Regulations*

  • Pairings will be sent out 10 days prior to round 1 if possible.
  • Fields and section assignments are subject to change at any time.
  • All players are expected to play all 9 rounds. No exceptions.
  • Tournament is FIDE and US Chess rated.
  • *** Players may not agree to a draw before move 5. ***
  • All games will use the equipment provided.
  • Players shall sign scoresheets and submit a copy after each game.
  • Default/forfeit time: 60 minutes unless the arbiter decides otherwise.