Chicago Chess Initiative presents
The Chicago Cup
August 19th – 20th, 2017
At the luxurious South Loop Hotel
11 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60616
$99 special room rate. Use promo code “chess”
www.chicagosouthloophotel.com
$2,500 Prize fund based on 80 paid entries.
| Rounds: | 5 Rounds, G/90;+30 second increment Saturday 9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. |
| Sections: | Open (FIDE Rated!) and Reserve (Under 1800) |
| Open Section Prizes: | $420 – $180 – $120 Under 2200: $180 – $90 Under 2000: $180 – $70 |
| Reserve (U1800) Prizes: | $420 – $180 – $120 Under 1600: $135 – $90 Under 1400: $120 – $60 Under 1200: $90 – $45 Trophy to top player in each section! Unrateds qualify for top prizes in the section only |
| Mixed Doubles Prize: | $100 - $50 Awarded to best male/female team from their combined performance. Players may be in any section. Must register the team (onsite only) by the end of round 2. |
| Entry Fee: | $50 by 8/4, $60 by 8/18, and $70 after that or onsite $25 extra to play up in the open section for players under 1800 Free entry for Masters if requested by 8/4. |
Boards and sets provided. Please bring clocks.