Event Overview
Academy of Intellectual
Games
Kings & Queens Chess Club
AoIG Chess Challenge Tournament
USCF dual rated, OPEN to players of ALL ages and chess skills !
AoIG reserve the right to separate players into 2 sections: 12+ years old and 11 and under, if needed.
3 hours of educational and entertainment experience: all-in-one
Tuesday, April 23th, 2024: from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
3025 Walters Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062
5:15 p.m. - Doors will open
5:30 p.m. - Chess Q&A: ask Chess Master a question
6:00 p.m. - 1st round will start, sharp!
4 rounds Swiss - time control G15 + d15
USCF membership will be required: membership available on site.
Field is limited (Check the registration list https://www.aoigs.com/chess-tournaments/ before leaving home, if your intention is to register on site)
TEAMS: Any 2 or 3 players can form a team at the time of REGISTRATION via email. Teammates will NOT be paired to play each other, but combined USCF rating for BEST 2 players on a team could not be greater than 2000 to win trophies.
On a 3-player team, 2 best scores are counted. Bring in your relative, friend, or neighbor and increase your chances to win a trophy!
Prizes, CHESS merchandise and TROPHIES for everybody in a WINNING CIRCLE: 2.5 points out of 4. Extra Trophies for top three TEAMs. Prizes will be given for the contribution to the Q&A session, and the best 1st board performance.
EXTRA Money Prizes: $100(50-30-20) to top three – in the event of 30+ players;
TOTAL projected tournament’s Prize Pool is over $500 !
Entry fee:
Electronically $35.04 before April 9th , after $40.04 ($45 at the door) - 100% refund if canceled by phone before 9:00 a.m. on a tournament day.
Registration: e-mail player’s First and Last name, phone number and USCF ID (if a member) to Click here to show mail address (you can e-mail your chess question for a discussion, as well; if selected, player will win an indoor prize) and then send money via Zelle® to Academy of IG; E-mail: Click here to show mail address
(set Academy of IG as your friend, so, if necessary, we can instantly refund your money without any fees,)
For any inquiries please call AoIG educational director Serge 847-778-5259 or your coaches:
Tamara 847-867-0116 Mila 847-207-2819 Leonid 847-845-4525.
3025 Walters Ave,
Northbrook, IL 60062
United States