A Fundraising event for the Chicago Blaze
4R-SS G/60. Illinois Chess Association membership required. Holiday Inn Hotel: 5300 W Touhy Ave Skokie, IL 60077. 847.679.8900. Prizes: $2,000 guaranteed in 6 sections: M/X: $400-200, Top Expert $150, $50 upset prize; Class A (U2000): $200-100, Class B (U1800): $200-100, Class C (U1600): $200-100, Class D (U1400): $200-100, Class E/F/Unrated: Book Prize to top 2. EF: $40 by 6pm 12/11, $60 onsite. Play Up 1 Class for $10. Re-entry with 1/2pt bye in Rd 1 for $20. Only 2 byes allowed. Last round bye must commit by start of Rd 2. Registration: 8:30am-9:30am. Rds: 10, 12:30, 3, 5:30. Mail entries with registration information to: North American Chess Association (make checks payable to) 4957 Oakton Street Suite 113 Skokie, IL 60077. Online registration available at: http://www.nachess.org/ilclass. Questions via email only: info@nachess.org . No smoking. Dec 2009 Supplement used. All profits from this event will be donated to the Chicago Blaze, the team that represents Illinois in the US Chess League.
Those that register online and which to play 1 class up for an additional $10 can pay the additional $10 onsite on tournament day.
All pre-registered players should arrive by 9:30am to ensure they are registered in the correct section. December 2009 USCF Rating Supplement used (regular rating).
Check out the following website for the pre-registered list:
Pre-registered list for the 2009 Illinois Class Championships
