2025 Benjamin Middle School Patrick Machaj Memorial

Divisions

Junior High:  Grades 6 – 8                   4 round Swiss, game 45;d5

Elementary:  Grades 4 – 5                  5 round Swiss, game 35;d5

Primary:  Grades 3 and under            5 round Swiss, game 30;d5

Registration

Advance registration only.                             Entries must include full name, school, grade

Entries to: Michael Fitzgerald                       USCF Number and current Expiration Date

28W 300 St Charles Rd                                                                                                                      

West Chicago, IL  60185                     If USCF expired, please renew on-line before tournament and

630-876-7820                                       bring print-out of renewal.

e-mail:  [email protected]

Entry Fee

$25 if payment and all required information is received by Wednesday, November 26th.  $35 from November 27th until December 4th.  One check per school please.

NO on-site registration.  

On-line registration on https://www.kingregistration.com/event/Benjamin2025

Please make checks payable to Benjamin SD 25.  USCF membership should be done on-line @ USChess.org.

Awards

A total of 46 awards will be given.

Top 5 teams in each section. (15)

Top 10 individuals in each section.  (30)

Top Kindergarten player. (1)

Schedule

Arrive by 8:30 am. First round starts promptly at 9:00. Subsequent rounds ASAP.

Food Service is available from 8:00 to end of tournament.

Parents and Coaches viewing of games

During the first round only, parents and coaches will be allowed to stay in the tournament room to view games in progress.