Westin Itasca
Event Overview
1st Annual North Chicago Cup
Co-Organized by Wilson Chess & Chess GenX
Sunday, January 19th 2025
Westin Itasca
400 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL 60143
This tournament is open to all chess players (K-12).
US Chess membership required for all rated sections.
Format: 4 rounds Swiss G25/d5
Round Times:
- Round 1 - 10 am
- Round 2 - 11:10 am
- Lunch
- Round 3 - 12:30 pm
- Round 4 - 1:40 pm
- Awards - 4 pm or as soon as Round 4 is complete.
- Blitz Starts: 3:30pm
Sections:
- U1200 – Must be rated 700 to play up
- U800 - Intermediate level
- U400 – Beginner level
Awards:
Each section has individual 1st - 5th place and top 2 school teams, based on top 4 scores
per team with a 2-player minimum.
per team with a 2-player minimum.
Register:
Register Online - Here or onsite before 9:30am.
Space is limited; it is strongly recommended to register online.
Space is limited; it is strongly recommended to register online.
Entry Fee:
- Online by 1/04 - $35
- Online by 1/18 - $40
- Day-of or Onsite - $50 – Onsite entries after 9:30am receive ½-point bye for round 1.
- *Note: $2 surcharge for all online entries.
- **Note: Save $5 when you register for both the main event and the Blitz
Special Discount: US Chess Membership
Anyone who becomes a new member of US Chess or renews their membership through Wilson Chess will receive a $2 discount.
Contact: Wilson Chess: Email – Click here to show mail address Attn. North Chicago Cup
Boards and sets provided
Clocks provided for U1200 section
Notation is required for U1200 section and is optional for U700 and Not-rated.
Refunds are subject to $5 processing fee.
Side event - Blitz
Takes place after the main tournament
Round 1 - 3:30pm - Awards 4:30pm or ASAP after last game.
Registration & Info ---> Here
Address:
400 Park Blvd
Itasca, IL 60143
United States
Sections: 3
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No