3rd Annual Greater Chicago K-12 Championships
Come play chess at the premier Midwest Chess Tournament. This tournament is great for new and experienced players alike.
Four separate, one-day scholastic tournaments
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38 individual & 12 team trophies per day
Free 3 month USCF membership to new players*
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presented by Kasparov Chess Foundation, USCF, Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation
SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 4
Round Times: 10AM, 11:30, 1PM, 2:30PM & 4:00PM Awards: 5:30 PM.
PRIMARY CHAMPIONSHIP (K-3) - 3 Sections: Varsity: open to all. Junior Varsity: open to Under 700 Novice: open to Under 300 & Unrated players.
JUNIOR HIGH CHAMPIONSHIP (K-9) – 3 Sections: Varsity: open to all. Junior Varsity: open to Under 1200. Novice: open to Under 800 & Unrated players.
SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 5
Round Times: 9AM, 10:30, 12PM, 1:30PM & 3:00PM Awards: 4:30 PM
ELEMENTARY CHAMPIONSHIP (K-6) – 3 Sections: Varsity: open to all. Junior Varsity: open to Under 1000. Novice: open to Under 600 & Unrated players.
HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) – 3 Sections: Varsity: open to all. Junior Varsity: open to Under 1400. 3. Novice: open to Under 1000 & Unrated players.
Entry Fee: $35 if postmarked/online by 1/15; $42 if by 1/29; $49 by 2/2 or $55 after/on-site. Do not mail after 1/29 as your entry may not be received on time, on-site entry may receive ½ point 1st round bye. All entries $5 less per player if 4 or more from same school registered at same time!
*Free 3 month USCF Membership limited to first time players who never had a USCF membership before
