Event Overview
Academy of Intellectual
Games
Kings & Queens Chess Club
M O N T H L Y
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, October 24th, 2023: 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.
HEALTH safety measures:
- Field is limited (Check the registration list https://www.aoigs.com/chess-tournaments/ before leaving home, if your intention is to register on site)
- Chess sets and clocks are provided, disinfected by AoIG staff
Prizes, CHESS merchandise and TROPHIES for everybody in a WINNING CIRCLE: 2.5 points out of 4. Extra Trophies for top three FAMILY Teams . Prizes will be given for the contribution to the Q&A session, and the best 1st board performance (without the trophy).
EXTRA Money Prizes: $100(50-30-20) to top three – in the event of 20+ players;
Last month (Sept 26th) tournament’s Prize Pool was over $500 !
Entry fee:
Electronically $35.10 before Oct.10th , after $40.10 ($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