Presented by Chess Weekend and US Chess
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Hyatt Regency Schaumburg
1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, Illinois  60173
$115 single-quad until 2/3/23, free wifi included with room
847-605-1234 or book online:
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHIRW/G-CHE1

5 round Swiss, open to 4 player teams with one optional alternate. Choice of 2-day or 3-day schedules.

Two sections: Open and Reserve

Team average (4 highest ratings – January 2023 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 are here

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 if received USPS or online by 6pm on Feb. 5

• $200 per team if received USPS or online by 6pm on Feb. 12

• $220 per team online until 9:30am Feb. 17 and onsite.

Team changes onsite or after 6pm on Feb. 17, $20.

Individuals

…wishing to play, send $50 by USPS or online by 6pm on Feb. 12 or $60 thereafter, and request to be put on a team. Note: we can guarantee you will play, but can’t guarantee which schedule, which board you will play, or the ratings of your teammates. Teams are formed the day of the event.

Schedule

• 3-DAY: onsite registration/check-in Friday, Feb. 17, 5:30pm-6:30pm; Round 1, 7pm. Saturday, Feb. 18, Round 2 10am; Round 3, 4pm. Sunday, Feb. 19, Round 4, 10am; Round 5, 3:30pm.

• 2-DAY: onsite registration/check-in Saturday, Feb. 18, 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, Illinois  60173
$115 single-quad until 2/3/23, free wifi included with room
847-605-1234 or book online:
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHIRW/G-CHE1

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

Boards and sets provided. PLEASE BRING CLOCKS!

Northern Blitz Championship

$750 guaranteed. 5-round double Swiss (two games with each opponent) Game/3, 2-second increment. US Chess rated. Will be held Saturday night at 8 p.m. or after USAT Round 3 (which begins at 4pm).  More information and registration here.

COVID Notice: 

State, local, and hotel health rules are subject to change, and we will post changes on this page and at our registration page.