Upcoming Tournaments
To register for an individual event, select the event here Summary: Rated Quads at the Chicago Chess Center Location: 47 West Polk, Suite G9, Chicago...
Summary: USCF Rated Chess at the Chicago Chess Center Location: 47 West Polk, Chicago, IL 60657 Section: U1000 Format: Five rounds, G/30, inc/10 (Dual...
Summary: USCF Rated Classical Chess at the Chicago Chess Center. One game, played every Monday. Allowed up to two half-point byes. You can also...
Tournaments run most Saturdays; double check our calendar. Summary: USCF Rated Classical Chess at the Chicago Chess Center Location: 47 West Polk...
Summary: Rated Blitz at the Chicago Chess Center Location: 47 West Polk, Chicago, IL 60605 Section: Open Format: 5 double-rounds (10 games) SS G/3...
Rated Blitz at the Chicago Chess Center! Some days will be skipped in order to not conflict with bigger tournaments in the area. Please check...
Western Illinois Chess Club USCF Rated, 4-Round Rapid Play Tuesday Chess Tournament Open to all ages. USCF membership required. ♟️♟️♟️ When: The 1st...
Format: USCF Rated Quads Rounds: 3 Rounds; Round Robin Format Time Control: G/30; d/5 Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: 90% of EFs Location: Panera Bread - 1837...
Weekly USCF rated quick tournament at Gias Pizzeria in O'Fallon Illinois Time Control G15; +2 3 round USCF rated tournament starting at 630. Minimum...
3SS G/60, delay 5. USCF Dual Rated Open to players who are EITHER age 14 and older OR whose US Chess Current Published Regular Rating for the month of...
2026 Illinois All Grade State Championship When: Saturday, 11/7/26 Where: Naperville North High School Description: A state scholastic chess...
November Wilson Chess Scholastic #21 Sunday, November 8th, 2026 DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville 3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532 This...
Nov. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #16 November 8th, 2026 DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville 3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532 3 Sections — Major...
4th Sapiens Sapiens Tournament $5,000 Prize $5,000 in prizes based on 70 entries Friday, Nov. 13th - Sunday, Nov. 15th, 2026. 2-Day Option available...
4SS, G/60 d5. Reg. 9-9:45. Rounds: 10, 1, 3:30, 6. Lunch break after round 1. EF: $17 by 11/11, $20 on-site, $2 discount to SCC members. Prizes: $400...
Peoria FIDE Blitz and Rapid Sunday November 15 2026 East Peoria Holiday Inn 101 Holiday Street East Peoria, IL 61611 US Chess and FIDE rated Five...
2026 Illinois Class Championship Sunday, November 22, 2026 US Chess Grand Prix Points: 30 $6000 guaranteed prize fund Location: Hyatt Regency...
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173 $12,000 in Prizes b/220 paid entries SECTION PRIZES Premier $1,500 – 700 – 400 – 250...
Divisions Junior High: Grades 6 – 8 4 round Swiss, game 45 (5 second delay) Elementary: Grades 4 – 5 5 round Swiss, game 35 (5 second delay) Primary...
Dec. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #17 December 20th, 2026 DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville 3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532 3 Sections —...
December Wilson Chess Scholastic #22 Sunday, December 20th, 2026 DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville 3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532 This...
2027 New Year's Resolution Open Presented by Chess Weekend Sunday, January 3, 2027 DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago-Oakbrook 1909 Spring Road, Oak Brook...
43rd Annual Tim Just Winter Open Friday January 8th - Sunday January 10th, 2027 View Top Games Live on Chess.com US Chess Enhanced Grand Prix Points...
Jan. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #18 January 31st, 2027 DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville 3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532 3 Sections — Major...
January Wilson Chess Scholastic #23 Sunday, January 31th, 2027 DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville 3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532 This...
Chess Weekend and US Chess present 2027 U.S. Amateur Team North PRIZES • FUN • FRIENDS • US CHESS RATED NATIONAL EVENT February 19-21, 2027 •...
Feb. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #19 February 28th, 2027 DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville 3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532 3 Sections —...
Feb. Wilson Chess Scholastic #24 Sunday, February 28th, 2027 DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville 3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532 This...
March Wilson Chess Scholastic #25 Sunday, March 21th, 2027 DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville 3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532 This tournament...
Mar. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #20 March 21st, 2027 DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville 3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532 3 Sections — Major &...