Summer Splash Scholastic

August 09, 2025

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Summer Splash Scholastic

Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
1700 Nations Dr. Gurnee, IL 60031

$249.99 ($399.99) Resort rate includes water park access for Saturday & Sunday
Discount Link Coming Soon

 

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:
  • 1200+ – Must be rated 1000 to play up
  • U1200 – Must be rated 600 to play up
  • U800 - Intermediate level
  • U400 – Beginner level

Awards:
Each section has individual 1st - 5th place and top 2 school teams, 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 8/01 - $45
  • Online by 8/08 - $50
  • Day-of or Onsite - $60 – 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. Summer Splash Scholastic

 

Boards and sets provided

Clocks provided for U1200 section
Notation is required for 1200+ & U1200 section and is optional for U800 and U400.
Refunds are subject to $5 processing fee.