2026 Summer Splash Scholastic

August 15, 2026

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Summer Splash Scholastic

Saturday, August 15th, 2025
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
1700 Nations Dr. Gurnee, IL 60031

$249.99 ($499.99) Resort rate includes water park access for Saturday & Sunday
Great Wolf Lodge reservation - Coming Soon
Discount Code -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+ Quads
  • U1200 – Must be rated 600 to play up
  • U800 - Intermediate level
  • U400 – Beginner level
  • Not-Rated (max rating of 300) - This section is not rated. US Chess membership not require 

Awards:
Each section has individual 1st - 5th place. 
Medals to all that tie for 5th place (that do not receive a trophy)
Top 2 school teams across all sections. Teammates are allowed to play in different sections!!
Teams are 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 8/7 - $45
  • Online by 8/14 - $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

 

Boards and sets provided

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