30th annual Chicago Open

An American Classic!

A Heritage Event!

US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

MAY 27-31, 28-31 OR 29-31, ILLINOIS
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED)
30th annual Chicago Open

Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 North Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling IL 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 east to Lake Cook Rd to US-45 south.) Free parking. Masks required, no spectators, no eating in tournament area. Due to Covid conditions, it is possible the tournament is limited to fewer players. Prizes $100,000 projected based on 800 paid entries (GMs, IMs, WGMs, seniors, re-entries count as half entries, scholastic prize free entries not counted); $50,000 (50% each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections (unrated allowed only in Open, U2300, U2100 or U1200). Open Section, May 27-31: 9SS, G/100+30, GM & IM norms possible, FIDE rated. Under 2300, Under 2100 & Under 1900 Sections, May 28-31 or 29-31: 7SS, G/100+30 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). U2300 & U2100 are FIDE rated except rds 1-2 of 3-day. Under 1700, Under 1500 & Under 1200 Sections, May 28-31 or 29-31: 7SS, 40/100, SD/30 d10 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). Open: Open to all who are rated 2200/over by USCF, 2100/over by FIDE (2000/over if foreign) or pay $100 extra (see peakrating.us). $8000-4000-2000-1000-800-700-600-500-400-400, clear or tiebreak winner bonus $300, top FIDE Under 2400/Unr $2500-1200. Foreign GM bonus prize pool: $5000 projected divided evenly among all foreign GMs who play all 9 games with no byes. Minimum prize $300 to US GMs and foreign IMs/WGMs who play all 9 games with no byes. Under 2300: $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. Under 2100: $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. Under 1900: $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. Under 1700: $5000-2500-1200-800-600-500-400-300-300-300. Under 1500: $4000-2000-1000-700-500-400-400-300-300-300, top Under 1350 $1000-500. Under 1200: $2500-1500-1000-700-500-400-400-300-300-300, top Under 1000 $800-400. Prize limits: 1) If any post-event regular OTB rating posted 1/1/20-5/25/21 was more than 50 points over section or prize maximum, prize limit $1000. 2) If any current Online Regular rating is more than 50 points over section or prize maximum, prize limit $1000. 3) Under 26 lifetime OTB regular rated games as of May 2021 official list limited to $500 in U1200, $1000 U1500, $1500 U1700, $2000  U1900. 4) Unrated limits $1000 in U2100, $400 in U1200. 5) Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Mixed doubles bonus prizes: best male/female combined 2-player team score: $2000-1000-600-500-400.  For Open Section, only rounds 1-7 counted towards doubles. Must average under 2200; may play different sections; register (no extra fee) before both players begin round 2; teams including an unrated limited to $500. Foreign player ratings: see foreignratings.com. US player ratings: Official May ratings used; May FIDE ratings used for Open Section. Unofficial or Online Regular USCF ratings usually usd if otherwise unrated.  Entry fee: $222 online at chessaction.com by 5/26, $250 online until 2 hours before round 1 or at site until 1 hour before. 5-day $225, 4-day $224, 3-day $223 mailed by 5/17; do not mail entry after 5/17. GMs & foreign IMs/WGMs $50 at chessaction.com by 5/17, $100 after 5/17 or at site.  US IMs/WGMs, foreign FMs $100 at chessaction.com by 5/17, $150 after 5/17 or at site. EF $100 less to seniors age 65/over. No checks at site, credit cards OK. Online EF $5 less to ICA members; join at il-chess.org. ICA Tour event. Special 1 yr USCF dues with magazine if paid with entry: Online at chessaction.com, Adult $35, Young Adult $22, Scholastic $15. Mailed or at site, $40, $25 & $17. Re-entry: $100, no Open to Open. 5-day schedule (Open only): Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds Thu 7 pm, Fri 12 noon-7pm, Sat-Mon 10 am & 4 pm. 4-day schedule (U2300 to U1900): Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, Rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat-Mon 10 am & 4 pm. 3-day schedule (U2300 to U1900): Reg. ends Sat 9 am, Rds. Sat 10, 1 & 4, merges with 4-day at 4. 4-day schedule (U1700 to U1200): Reg. ends Fri 6:30 pm, Rds Fri 7:30 pm, Sat-Mon 10:30 am & 4:30 pm, 3-day schedule (U1700 to U1200): Reg. ends 9:30 am, Rds. Sat 10:30, 1:30 & 4:30, merges with 4-day at 4:30.  4-day & 3-day schedules compete for same prizes. Byes: OK all, limit 3 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), must commit by rd 3. Hotel rates: $109-109-109-109, 800-937-8461, 847-777-6500, reserve by 5/8 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, AWD #D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Foreign player ratings: See foreignratings.com. US player ratings: May official regular OTB ratings used; FIDE used for Open Section. Unofficial or online uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Electronic devices: See  devicerules.com. Awards: Paid electronically through Zelle or Paypal (may take a few weeks).  Ent: Continental Chess, Box 8482, Pelham NY 10803. Questions: Director@Chess.US, if no net access 347-201-2269, leave message. Refunds, $15 service charge. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entry). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied.  Invitations: Go@chess.us.