2020 U.S. Amateur Team North

February 21 - 23, 2020

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2020 U.S. Amateur Team North

Presented by Chess Weekend and US Chess
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February 21 - 23, 2020

Hyatt Regency Schaumburg
1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, Illinois

Event Information

5 round Swiss, open to 4 player teams with one optional alternate.

Two sections: Open and Reserve. 
Team average (4 highest ratings – January 2020 Rating List) must be

  • under 2200 for Open
  • under 1600 for Reserve

An entire team may take up to two byes in any rounds; byes must be requested by end of round 2 and are irrevocable after the end of round 2.  

Other team tournament rules at www.chessweekend.com

Time Controls

Game/90 +30 sec increment from move 1. Rounds 1 and 2 in the 2-day schedule play Game/60, d5.

Entry Fees

  • $180 per team USPS or online by 6pm on Feb. 7
  • $200 per team USPS or online by 6pm on Feb. 15
  • $220 per team online until 9:30am Feb. 21 and onsite.

Team changes onsite or after 6pm on Feb. 21, $20.

Individuals

…wishing to play, send $60 by USPS or online by 6pm on Feb. 15 or $70 thereafter, and request to be put on a team. Note: we can guarantee you will play, but can’t guarantee which schedule or the ratings of your team.

Schedule:

  • 3-DAY: onsite registration/check-in Friday, Feb. 21, 5:30pm-6:30pm; Round 1, 7pm. Saturday, Feb. 22, Round 2 10am; Round 3, 4pm. Sunday, Feb. 23, Round 4, 10am; Round 5, 3:30pm.
  • 2-DAY: onsite registration/check-in Saturday, Feb. 22, 8am-9:30am; Round 1, 10am; Round 2, 1pm then merge with 3-day schedule in Round 3.

Hotel 

Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173. Telephone 847-605-1234. $105.00 chess rate single-double-triple-quad until 2/10/20, Free WiFi included with room!  Please reserve early.

To make your reservations, please click here: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHIRW/G-CHS1

Prizes

Winning Open Section team qualifies for national playoffs.

Open Section Prizes

  • Top three teams
  • Top teams with average rating Under 2000, Under 1800
  • Top college team (all players in college)
  • Top high school team (all players in high school)
  • Top team composed of juniors (high school and younger)
  • Top mixed doubles team (two women and two men)
  • Top senior team (all players 50 and over)
  • Top individual score on each board

Reserve Section Prizes

  • Top two teams
  • Top teams Under 1300 and Under 1000
  • Top K-8 team
  • Top female team
  • Top individual score each board

Special Prizes

  • Best team name
  • Best costume or theme

Prizes are clocks or bookstore credit. Books and equipment by Rochester Chess.

 

Register

… using the green "Register" link above

… or by mail: Make checks payable to and send to: Chess Weekend, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. Please include Team’s name and roster (plus ID#), captain’s email and phone number, and desired schedule.

 

Information

Email: glenn@chessweekend.com, website: www.chessweekend.com

Boards and sets provided. PLEASE BRING CLOCKS!

 

Northern Blitz Championship

$550 b/30 entries. 5-round double Swiss (two games with each opponent) Game/3, 2-second increment. US Chess- and FIDE-rated.
Will be held Saturday night at 8 p.m. or after USAT Round 3 (which begins at 4pm).  More information and registration here.