Event Overview
4-day option — September 2-5, G/90+30, Rounds 1-7: Fri: 7:00 p.m.; Sat 10:00 a.m., 3:30 p.m.; Sun 9:00 a.m.; 2:30 p.m. Mon 9:00 a.m.; 2:30 p.m; 3-day option — September 3-5, Rounds 1-2, G/60,d5, then merge with 4-day at round 3. Sat 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m and MERGE: Rounds 3-7 G/90+30, Sat: 3:30; Sun 9:00, 2:30; Mon 9:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.; 2-day option — September 4-5, Rounds 1-4, G/30 d5, then merge with 3-day at rd 5. Sun. 9:00, 10:15, 11:30, 1:00 and MERGE 2:30., Mon. 9:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. All entries will be done online. Prizes: Open Section: Overall: $3,000-1,500-1,000-850-500; Under 2400: $500-350-200; Under 2200: $500-350-200; Under 2000: $500-350-200. Reserve (Under 1800) Section: Overall:$1,500-700-350-200-150; Under 1600 $400-200-100; Under 1400 $400-200-100; Under 1200 $400-200-100. $10,000 guaranteed. Up to two 1/2-point byes available to be used in any round, must commit by end of round 2. Note that it's possible to play 1 day only by playing the two-day schedule and taking byes on Monday. Hotel accommodations available. Mention code CCK for $114 single rate. Side events: Scholastic Tournament Saturday, 9/3, and Illinois Blitz Championship on Sunday evening, 9/4 after round 5 of the main event but not before 6:00 p.m. See https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2022ILOpenAnnounce for more info. Caveman Chess provides sets, boards; please bring clocks.
2875 N Milwaukee Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
United States