Taft High School Eagle’s Warm-Up for Nationals

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Taft High School 
6530 N Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
Open to players K-12th grade

All proceeds go to the TAFT chess team!!

Sections:

• High School Open - (9 - 12th)
• Elementary School Open - (K - 8th)

Format:
All sections- 5 Rounds - G/30;d5

Schedule:
Check-in - Between 7:30 - 8:30 am
Round times

• Round 1 - 9:00 am
• Round 2 - 10:30 am
• Round 3 - 12:00 pm
• Round 4 - 1:30 pm
• Round 5 - 3:00 pm
• Awards - 4:30 pm or as soon as last game is completed.

Awards: 

Top 3 HS teams comprised of the top 4 finishers from the same school
Top 3 individuals in HS not on a top 3 team
Top 3 individuals in ES

 

Entry Fee:

• Online by 10/02 - $15
• Online by 10/09 - $20
• Day-of or Onsite - $40 – Onsite entries after 8:30am receive ½-point bye for round 1

School's Registering Players:

• Early Bird (deadline 10/02) - $15/player
• Max of $150/school
• School Registration - HERE
• Please make checks payable to “Taft High School”. Attn: Varsity Chess Tournament 2026
• All checks must be exact. No change will be given. No checks will be cashed.

 

Miscellaneous
Concessions will be available.
Round starts and other tournament information will be disseminated on Remind @Eagle Opener

Contact: Wilson Chess: Email – WilsonsChess@gmail.com Attn. Taft Fundraiser
Contact:             Jim O’Shaughnessy / 773-330-8655 / jposhaughnessy@cps.edu