DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville
Event Overview
Jan. Wilson Chess Scholastic
Sunday, Jan. 25th, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville
3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532
This tournament is open to all chess players (K-12).
US Chess membership required for all rated sections.
Format:
5 rounds Swiss G25/d5
Round Times:
- Round 1 - 10 am
- Round 2 - 11:10 am
- Lunch
- Round 3 - 12:30 pm
- Round 4 - 1:40 pm
- Round 5 - 2:50 pm
- Awards - 4 pm or as soon as Round 5 is complete.
Sections:
- U1200 – Must be rated 600 to play up
- U800 - Intermediate level
- U400 – Beginner level
- Not-Rated (max rating of 300) - This section is not rated. US Chess membership not required
Awards:
Each section has individual 1st - 5th place.
Top 2 school teams across all sections. Teammates are allowed to play in different sections!!
Top 2 school teams across all sections. Teammates are allowed to play in different sections!!
Teams are based on top 4 scores per team with a 2-player minimum.
Register:
Register Online - Here or onsite before 9:30am.
Space is limited; it is strongly recommended to register online.
Space is limited; it is strongly recommended to register online.
Entry Fee:
- Online by 1/17 - $35
- Online by 1/24 - $40
- Day-of or Onsite - $50 – Onsite entries after 9:30am receive ½-point bye for round 1.
- *Note: $2 surcharge for all online entries.
Special Discount: US Chess Membership
Anyone who becomes a new member of US Chess or renews their membership through Wilson Chess will receive a $2 discount.
Contact: Wilson Chess: Email – Click here to show mail address Attn. Jan. Scholastic
Boards and sets provided
Clocks provided for U1200 section and is optional for U800
Notation is required for U1200 section and is optional for U800, U400 and Not-Rated.
Refunds are subject to $5 processing fee.
Address:
3003 Corporate W Dr,
Lisle, IL 60532
United States
Sections:
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No