Welcome to Chicago’s premier chess tournament for students in grades K-12

Greater Chicago K-12 Chess Championship February 1, 2020 McCormick Place Chicago

Open to all players from the Midwest and beyond in grades 12 & below

*** INDIVIDUAL & TEAM TROPHIES ***

The Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation, the Kasparov Chess Foundation, the Chicago Public Schools Academic Chess program, and SBB Research Group, are pleased to invite players from across the Midwest to play in the largest and most prestigious USCF rated tournament in Chicago; the 15th Annual Greater Chicago K-12 Championships.

The tournament is open to all students up to grade 12. Players will participate in the following categories: Primary (K-4), Elementary (K-6), Junior High (K-8) High School (K-12) sections.

Thanks to the support of SBB Research Group and Chicago Public Schools Academic Chess we are able to provide no cost entry to Chicago Public School students and students from Title I low income – under resourced schools . Registration must be done online by 1/24.

As the City of Chicago’s official chess championship, the top individual & team from Chicago, in each of the championship sections, will be recognized as the City Champions.

Tournament

WHEN

February 3, 2024

WHERE

McCormick Place – West Building 2301 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL

McCormick Place is the largest and most flexible use convention center in North America. Located on Chicago’s lakefront, just minutes from downtown and facing one of the most iconic skylines in the world, the McCormick Place campus provides world-class facilities for the tournament.

FORMAT

Championship sections: 4-Round, Swiss System
Reserve & Novice sections: 5-Round, Swiss System

SCHEDULE

Championship sections: Rounds: 10:00, 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30
Reserve & Novice sections: Rounds: 10:00, 12:00, 2:00, 3:30 & 5:00
Awards: 6:30

TIME CONTROL

Championship sections: Game/40, d5
Reserve & Novice sections: Game/25, d5

SECTIONS / AWARDS

Primary (K-4)

  • Championship: open to all – Trophies top 5 players, top 2 schools
  • Reserve: open to players rated Under 600 – Trophies top 8 players, top 3 schools
  • Novice: open to players rated Under 300 – Trophies top 8 players, top 3 schools

Elementary (K-6)

  • Championship: open to all – Trophies top 5 players, top 2 schools
  • Reserve: open to players rated Under 800 – Trophies top 8 players, top 3 schools
  • Novice: open to players rated Under 400 – Trophies top 8 players, top 3 schools

Junior High (K-8)

  • Championship: open to all – Trophies top 5 players, top 2 schools
  • Reserve: open to players rated Under 1000 – Trophies top 8 players, top 3 schools
  • Novice: open to players rated Under 500 – Trophies top 8 players, top 3 schools

High School (K-12)

  • Championship: open to all – Trophies top 5 players, top 2 schools
  • Reserve: open to players rated Under 1100 – Trophies top 5 players, top 2 schools

Top 4 players added for team scores, team members must attend the same school, club teams are not allowed

Any player who scores 4 or more points and doesn’t win a trophy will receive a medal!

RATINGS USED

For pairing purposes we will be using the January rating supplement.

ACCELERATED PAIRINGS

Accelerated Pairings may be used in a section with over 100 players.

BYES

A single half-point Bye is available any round, to include the final round. If the Bye is requested for Round 1, it must be requested as part of the advance entry or online by 11 pm on the day before the tournament starts. If the Bye is requested for a later round, it must be requested before the published start time for Round 1. 0-point byes shall be available for all rounds. The Chief TD shall have the ability to grant a 1/2-point bye for any round on unusual circumstances, except the last round.

Registration

ENTRY FOR CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS & LOW INCOME – UNDER RESOURCED SCHOOLS

Thanks to the support of SBB Research Group and Chicago Public Schools Academic Chess we are able to provide no cost entry to Chicago Public School students and students from Title I low income – under resourced schools. Registration must be done online by 1/24. Contact us at info@renaissanceknights.org for details.

USCF Membership is required all Players

https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE

  • $ 50 postmarked/online thru 1/1
  • $ 60 postmarked/online thru 1/22
  • $ 80 online thru 1/31
  • $ 100 Onsite after 1/31

ONSITE REGISTRATION

On-site from 9 – 11 AM, player will receives zero point bye for 1st round and will be paired for the second round.

WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS

Online only . $20 refund fee per player if requested by 2/1. Refunds for withdrawals are processed within 10 business days.

SECTION CHANGE

Online only by 2/1, $20 fee after 1/22. Onsite takes effect in round 2.

ADVANCE ENTRIES

You can view the list of advance entries using the button below.

Playing Site

WHERE

McCormick Place – West Building 2301 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL

McCormick Place is the largest and most flexible use convention center in North America. Located on Chicago’s lakefront, just minutes from downtown and facing one of the most iconic skylines in the world, the McCormick Place campus provides world-class facilities for the tournament.

PARKING

Lot A – 2301 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616: (8′ height clearance) is a six level garage with 2,100 parking spaces located on Martin Luther King Drive, adjacent to the West Building. As of 1/1/24 the parking rate was $25 for up to 16 hours and $38 from 16 to 24 hours.* There are no in-and-out privileges. Rate may change.

BUS DROP OFF/PICK-UP

Gate 42

FOOD

Concession food sales will be available onsite

Location

Site Map

Parking Information