2026 Chicago Fall - GM/IM Norm Round Robin

September 30^th - Oct. 4^th, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville
3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532
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OVERVIEW
Wilson Chess and Kingregistration will be organizing the 2026 Chicago Fall - GM/IM Norm Invitational.

​HOTEL BOOKING
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REGISTRATION
Interested in playing? Submit an inquiry online or email: WilsonSChess@gmail.com

ENTRY FEE
GM Sections: $1,200

IM Sections: $1,000

$300 discount to first 2 Foreign flagged seekers in each section

SCHEDULE
Wednesday - 9/30:
     - Round 1 - 7:00 pm
Thursday - 10/01:
     - Round 2 - 10:00 am
     - Round 3 - 4:00 pm 
Friday - 10/02:
     - Round 4 - 10:00 am
     - Round 5 - 4:00 pm 
Saturday - 10/03:
     - Round 6 - 10:00 am
     - Round 7 - 4:00 pm 
Sunday - 10/04:
     - 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.

GM Pairing Numbers

IM Pairing Numbers