All tournaments are USCF-rated, unless otherwise noted (Quick-rated if game/29 or faster) and require USCF membership. USCF Memberships may be purchased at most tournaments. Scholastic events are marked. Most tournaments prohibit smoking in the playing rooms.  Unless otherwise stated please bring your own boards, sets and clocks to events.

Tournament organizers: Please send your events to the ICA Tournament Calendar events@ilchess.org. Events are listed in chronological order, then in the order in which they were received by the events coordinator.

In general, we list tournaments that take place in Illinois. For national events and events in neighboring states, see the links at the bottom of this calendar. Organizers of out-of-state events may list their tournaments if they are ICA Affiliates, or by paying a $10 fee per listing.

Do not send calendar entries to the ICB editor.  Please check your events listing to make sure the information is accurate.  To ensure your event also appears in the ICB make sure to send it before the deadline listed below:

May 17, 2008. South Suburban Scholastic Chess Tournament. (Unrated scholastic.) Orland Park Cultural Center, 14760 Park Lane, Orland Park (former Orland Park Library), organized by Mikhail Korenman, International Chess Organizer and Glenn Panner, National TD. 5 Rounds, Game/30 min. Registration: 8:30-9:00 a.m.; events usually finish around noon. Divisions: K-3, K-5, K-8, and K-12. Awards: Individual trophies to top 5 and medals to 6th-20th in each division. Team trophies to 1st and 2nd overall. Entry Fee: $20 for on-line registrations (ends on Thursdays before the events day); $25 on-site 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. To register: on-line at www.intecsus.org ; by email to intecsus@yahoo.com; by mail to Glenn Panner, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423, checks payable to IntECS, Inc.; or on-site from 8:30-9:00 a.m. on event days. Information: (815) 955-4793 or (785) 906-0402. Food concession will be available on site.

May 17, 2008. The Evanston Chess Club Bi-Level. Levy Activity Center, 300 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL. 4 round SS, G/40 (G/35+5 sec. delay). Tournament open to adults of all ratings, and junior players rated 900 or over. Two sections: 1) Level 1--rated under 1200, Level 2--all ratings. Registration: 9:00-9:15 a.m. Rounds: first round 9:30 a.m., rest ASAP. Entry Fee: $5.00. Your Prize: Four games of quality rated chess in a congenial atmosphere for $5. Entries: send your name, USCF number, rating and phone number to enter@evanstonchess.org or to Evanston Chess c/o Maret Thorpe, 1735 Wesley, Evanston, IL 60201. Bring entry fee in cash to tournament. Other: All on-site payments for entries or USCF memberships are cash only. Please bring clocks and sets. Skittles area will be available. Accelerated pairings at TD's discretion. Junior players (under fourteen years) rated 900+ are welcome, and must be accompanied by a parent throughout the day. More information: www.EvanstonChess.org

May 18, 2008 -- 15th Kumbaya Scholastic Chess Tournament. National-Louis University, 5202 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL. 60077-4409. Presented by Chess-Ed. 4R-SS G/30. Schedule: Check in 10:30AM, Round 1 at 11:00AM, progressing ASAP. Sections: Rated Sections for K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, K-12/+1000; plus an unrated section. Awards, each section: Top 5 individuals, top 3 teams (top3 scores/2 player min. for teams); remembrances for all players. Entry Fee: FREE to players rated over 1400 (must mail in registration). $25.00 post marked by Monday, May 12, 2008, $30.00 if received afterwards, FREE to all players rated 1400+ (must mail in registration to quality). No on-site registration. Register: On-line at www.eventbrite.com/org/23735997 . Or mail in and if siblings play take $5 off, and if team list sent in take $5 disc for each team member. Send registration and check payable to Chess-Ed., c/o A. Holt, 729 Colby Ct., Gurnee, IL. 60031. Information/registration form: aholt729@earthlink.net .

May 18, 2008. Chess Education Partners Championship Cup Series # 15 (Scholastic), Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091, 847-251-4100. On site entry 8:00 - 8:40 AM, check in for proper seeding in round 1 by 8:45 AM, 1st round at 9 AM, trophies for 1st individual & team, awards for 2nd- 5th individual and participation awards for everyone at approx 1:30 PM. Open to all players grades K-8. Four sections: K-1, 2-3, 4-5 and 6-8; 4 rounds g/30, USCF rated (membership available on site). After the awards are over we are hosting a bughouse tournament. Five rounds g/5, ending around 3 PM. Entry fee is $30 per player and includes both tournaments and a buffet lunch. This is a private club: food will be available, but you may not bring food or drink into the club. A note on parking: please do not park in member only parking! Park either on the street or follow Lake St. east of the club to free parking at the beach. Online entry and directions at www.ChessTeachers.org. Points earned in all CEP tournaments will count towards the Chess Education Partners Championship Cup. For more information call 847-987-3091, 312-927-4290 or visit www.ChessTeachers.org.

June 1, 2008: Chess Education Partners Grand Championship and Final Championship Cup Tournament of the 2007/2008 School Year (Scholastic), Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, 5480 S. Kenwood, Chicago, IL 60615, phone 773-643-4062. On site entry 8:00 - 8:40 AM, check in for proper seeding in round 1 by 8:45 AM, 1st round at 9 AM. Trophies: 1st individual & team, then Championship Cup awards for 1st - 10th for Individuals and participation awards for everyone at approx 1:30 PM. Open to all players grades K-8. Four sections: K-1, 2-3, 4-5 and 6-8; 4 rounds g/30, USCF rated (membership available on site). After the awards are over we are hosting a blitz tournament. Five rounds g/5, USCF blitz rules to apply. This tournament will start immediately after the award ceremony is over and end around 3 PM. Entry fee is $20 per player and includes both tournaments. Online entry at www.ChessTeachers.org. Points earned in all CEP tournaments will count towards the Chess Education Partners Championship Cup. For more information call 847-987-3091, 312-927-4290, or visit www.ChessTeachers.org. Food will be available.

June 7, 2008, Yury Shulman Chess Without Borders Chess Tournament, Whole Foods Market, 1331 N. Rand Rd., Palatine, IL, sponsored by Yury Shulman's Chess Without Borders. 5/SS. G/30 Schedule: Round 1 begins at 10:00 am, other rounds ASAP, tournament ends approx. 3.00 pm. USCF rated sections: 1. Primary (Grades K-3), 2. Elementary (Grades 4-5) Unrated sections: All grades and adults. Awards: Top 3 Individual trophies for each section. Top 3 Individual trophies for each grade, Top 3 Team trophies in each section, Top 5 trophies in Unrated section. Entry Fee: $25 if postmarked by May 20th; $30 if received after May 20th. Registration: Advance registration only! (No on-site registration!) Make checks payable to: Yury Shulman's Chess Without Borders. Mail along with registration form to: Yury Shulman's Chess Without Borders, 428 Waverly Road, Barrington, IL 60010. For more information contact GM Yury Shulman at 312-375-7475 (yushulman@yahoo.com), Kiran Frey at 847-382-5410 (kiran47@hotmail.com), or visit www.shulmanchess.com

June 7, 2008. Chess Utopia Scholastic End of the Year Chess Tournament. St. Gilbert School, 231 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake IL. 60030. 1 Section: K-8, *if you were an 8th grader in 2007-2008 you are eligible to play. 6 Rounds, G/30 no delay. No eliminations, all players play 6 rounds. There will be no co-champions, Champion will be determined by a Blitz-Off; best of 3, Lowest rating will pick color first. Schedule: Doors will open at 8:30, Pairings will be posted at 8:45, 1st round at 9:00am sharp. Entry: $20 fee, $25 if paid at the door, will result in a 0-point bye for the first round. Must have a USCF Membership (will be available for purchase at the door before 8:45am). Awards: Top 5 overall will receive U.S. savings bonds. Bonds will be based on 25% of entry fees (Example for 40 kids: 1st Prize $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $75, 4th $50, 5th $25 face value of bond). Top player in each grade. 2nd and 3rd will receive medals. All kindergarteners will receive a trophy. No team awards (teammates will not play each other). Food and Chess Store will be provided. Entries: Make Check Payable to: Chess Utopia, 18661 W. Brooke Ave Grayslake IL 60030. Information: Frank Swindell (847) 651-0860. Swinchess@aol.com

June 7-8, 2008. The Evanston Chess Slo-Mo. Levy Activity Center, 300 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL. 3 round SS, G/90 (G/85+5 sec. delay). Tournament open to adults of all ratings, and junior players rated 900 or over. Registration: 9:00-9:15 a.m. Rounds: 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. on Saturday; 12:00 noon on Sunday. Entry Fee: $5.00. Play either or both days for one entry fee. Your Prize: Three slooowwwwww games of rated chess in a congenial atmosphere for $5. Entries: send your name, USCF number, rating and phone number to Tom@evanstonchess.org or to Evanston Chess; c/o Tom Sprandel; 2304 Park Place #1; Evanston, IL 60201. Bring entry fee in cash to tournament. Other: All on-site payments for entries or USCF memberships are cash only. Please bring clocks. Skittles area will be available. Accelerated pairings at TD's discretion. Junior players (under fourteen years) rated 900+ are welcome, and must be accompanied by a parent throughout the day. More information: www.EvanstonChess.org

June 8, 2008. Kings and Queens Chess Club Scholastic Tournament. Temple Judea Mizpah, 8610 Niles Center Road, Skokie. 3 Sections: Primary, Elementary, and Jr.High/High School. Primary and Elementary: 5 Rounds SS, G30; Jr.High/High School: 4 Rounds SS, G40. Sets provided; Bring your own clocks. Awards: Trophies to top 10 individuals and Top 3 teams per section, and top 3 individuals per grade; as well as other prizes. EF: $20 if received by May 10; $25 if received by June 1; $30 on-site. Group discounts are available to teams of 5 or more. USCF Membership will be required and may be purchased on site. To register: go to www.aoigames.com/tournaments.htm, or send checks with player name, grade, phone number, section and rating to Sypro Management, 2379 Castilian Cir, Northbrook, IL 60062. Schedule: To register on-site, you must be in line no later than 9 a.m., or will be given a first-round bye. First Round for all sections begins at 9:30 sharp. Subsequent rounds ASAP. Field limited to 200 players. Free parking. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, call (847) 414-3730, (847) 966-5048 or (847) 657-9686 or email lana@kqchessclub.com or www.kqchessclub.com

June 28, 2008. U.S. Game 60 Championship GPP: 10 4R-SS G/60 - $5000 b/150 fully paid entries. Holiday Inn Chicago - North Shore. 5300 W. Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60077 (see tournament website for directions). Free Parking. In 6 sections: M/X: $500-300-200-100 Top U2400,U2300,U2200 each $150, Class A: $350-250-150-75, Class B: $350-250-150-75, Class C: $300-200-100-50, Class D: $300-200-100-50, Class E/F/U, $200-100-50-25. Unrated Prize - Book Prize only. Unrated must play in M/X or Class E/F/U sections. Trophies for Scholastic entries 1st - 3rd place each class section. Play Up 1 class for $10 more. Entry Fee: $80 Adult, $60 Youth, $40 scholastic (Scholastic cannot win cash prizes - trophies only) all postmarked or paid online by 06/14; After 6/14: $100 Adult, $80 Youth, $60 scholastic at door (Youth entries count as 2/3 entry, Scholastic as 1/3 entry). $5 discount refund to ICA or NACA members - you must supply proof of membership - only one membership discount. SPECIAL COMBINED ENTRIES FEES: Combined EEF (by 6/14) G/60+ G/30 - $130 Adult, $90 Youth, $55 Scholastic; Combined EF (after 6/14) G/60+G/30: $170 Adult, $130 Youth, $95 Scholastic. Mail payments (made payable to) and registration to: North American Chess Association, 2516 N. Waukegan Rd. Suite 342, Glenview, IL 60025. Byes: One 1/2pt bye allowed, Rd. 4 bye must commit by start of Rd. 2. June Rating Supplement. Schedule: Reg.: 8:15-9:15am, Rds.: 10, 12:30, 3:30, 6. Re-entry: $30 only 1/2pt in Rd 1 - no re-entries after Rd 2. Food available onsite thru restaurant or food booth throughout entire day. Hotel rates: $99+tax, 847-679-8900. Mention Chess Tournament. Reserve by 6/20 or rate is available on room availability. Car rental: Hertz, 800-654-3131, Hertz CDP#1789693, or reserve car online on tournament website. BRING BOARDS, SETS, AND CLOCKS - NONE PROVIDED. USCF Membership Required. NS,NC,W. Information: Sevan A. Muradian 888.80.CHESS or info@nachess.org. For further information, online registration and payment visit http://www.nachess.org/g60. Checkmate Chess Supply Co will be bookseller onsite. Support local Illinois Organizers! SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER - JOIN THE ILLINOIS CHESS ASSOCIATION FOR $15 (REGULAR ADULT MEMBERSHIP) AND YOU CAN JOIN THE NORTH AMERICAN CHESS ASSOCIATION FOR A SILVER LEVEL MEMBERSHIP FOR $15. THAT'S A SAVINGS OF $15!! THIS OFFER IS VALID ONSITE OR ONLINE UNTIL THE LAST DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT. SEE TOURNAMENT WEBSITE FOR DETAILS.

June 29, 2008. U.S. Game 30 Championship GPP: 6. 5R-SS G/30 - $2500 b/150 fully paid entries. Holiday Inn Chicago - North Shore. 5300 W. Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60077 (see tournament website for directions). Free Parking. In 6 sections: M/X: $250-150-100-50 Top U2400,U2300,U2200 each $75, Class A: $175-125-75-40, Class B: $175-125-75-40, Class C: $150-100-50-25, Class D: $150-100-50-25, Class E/F/U, $100-50-25-25. Unrated Prize - Book Prize only. Unrated must play in M/X or Class E/F/U sections. Trophies for Scholastic entries 1st - 5th place each class section. Play Up 1 class for $10 more. Entry Fee: $60 Adult, $40 Youth, $25 scholastic (Scholastic cannot win cash prizes - trophies only) all postmarked or paid online by 06/14; After 6/14: $80 Adult, $60 Youth, $45 scholastic at door (Youth entries count as 2/3 entry, Scholastic as 1/3 entry). $5 discount refund to ICA or NACA members - you must supply proof of membership - only one membership discount. SPECIAL COMBINED ENTRIES FEES: Combined EEF (by 6/14) G/60+ G/30 - $130 Adult, $90 Youth, $55 Scholastic; Combined EF (after 6/14) G/60+G/30: $170 Adult, $130 Youth, $95 Scholastic. Mail payments (made payable to) and registration to: North American Chess Association, 2516 N. Waukegan Rd. Suite 342, Glenview, IL 60025. Byes: Two 1/2pt bye allowed, Rd. 5 bye must commit by start of Rd. 2. June Rating Supplement. Schedule: Reg.: 8:15-9:15am, Rds.: 10, 11:30, 1, 3, 4:30. Re-entry: $30 only 1/2pt in Rd 1 - no re-entries after Rd 2. Food available onsite thru restaurant or food booth throughout entire day. Hotel rates: $99+tax, 847-679-8900. Mention Chess Tournament. Reserve by 6/20 or rate is available on room availability. Car rental: Hertz, 800-654-3131, Hertz CDP#1789693, or reserve car online on tournament website. BRING BOARDS, SETS, AND CLOCKS - NONE PROVIDED. USCF Membership Required. NS,NC,W. Information: Sevan A. Muradian 888.80.CHESS or info@nachess.org. For further information, online registration and payment visit http://www.nachess.org/g30. Checkmate Chess Supply Co will be bookseller onsite. Support local Illinois Organizers! SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER - JOIN THE ILLINOIS CHESS ASSOCIATION FOR $15 (REGULAR ADULT MEMBERSHIP) AND YOU CAN JOIN THE NORTH AMERICAN CHESS ASSOCIATION FOR A SILVER LEVEL MEMBERSHIP FOR $15. THAT'S A SAVINGS OF $15!! THIS OFFER IS VALID ONSITE OR ONLINE UNTIL THE LAST DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT. SEE TOURNAMENT WEBSITE FOR DETAILS.

July 25-27, 2008. (or July 26-27). Chicago Class Championships, Oak Brook. Continental Chess. chesstour.com

July 12, 2008. Colley's Chess Cafe Inaugural. 4SS, G/70 with 5 sec. delay, Colley's Chess Café, 320 N. Main, Bloomington, IL 61701. EF: $20, $5 discount to ICA members. $$90% Rtd: 1st 25% (minimum guarantee of $150 to 1st); 2nd 17%; A/B, C/D, Under 1200, 15%; upset 3%. Reg: 8:45-9:45 am. Rds: 10 am, 12:45 pm, 3:30 and 6:15 pm. ENTRIES: Dennis Bourgerie, Box 157, Normal, IL 61761, 309-454-3842, cellphone on the day of the tournament 1-309-531-1723, Schoolstreeter@msn.com INFO: Dennis Bourgerie, NS, NC.

October 4, 2008. Colley's Chess Cafe October Open. 4SS, G/70 with 5 sec. delay, Colley's Chess Café, 320 N. Main, Bloomington, IL 61701. EF: $20, $5 discount to ICA members. $$90% Rtd: 1st 25% (minimum guarantee of $150 to 1st); 2nd 17%; A/B, C/D, Under 1200, 15%; upset 3%. Reg: 8:45-9:45 am. Rds: 10 am, 12:45 pm, 3:30 and 6:15 pm. ENTRIES: Dennis Bourgerie, Box 157, Normal, IL 61761, 309-454-3842, cellphone on the day of the tournament 1-309-531-1723, Schoolstreeter@msn.com INFO: Dennis Bourgerie, NS, NC.

October 25, 2008. Orland Park Scholastic Tournament. Orland Park Cultural Center, 14760 Park Lane, Orland Park (former Orland Park Library), organized by Mikhail Korenman, International Chess Organizer and Glenn Panner, National TD. 5 Rounds, Game/30 min, Unrated. Registration: 8:30-9:15 a.m.; events usually finish around noon. Divisions: K-3, K-5, K-8, and K-12. Awards: Trophies to top 5 and medals to 6th-20th in each division, along with some team prizes. Entry Fee: $20 for on-line registrations (ends on Thursdays before the events day); $25 on-site before 9:15 a.m.. To register: on-line at www.intecsus.org ; by email to intecsus@yahoo.com; by mail to Glenn Panner, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423, checks payable to Orland Park Recreation Department.; or on-site from 8:00-9:00 a.m. on event days. Information: (815) 955-4793 or (785) 906-0402. Food concession will be available on site.

November 15, 2008. Illinois All Grade Scholastic Championship. Oakton Community College, Des Plaines.

November 22, 2008. Orland Park Scholastic Tournament. Orland Park Cultural Center, 14760 Park Lane, Orland Park (former Orland Park Library), organized by Mikhail Korenman, International Chess Organizer and Glenn Panner, National TD. 5 Rounds, Game/30 min, Unrated. Registration: 8:30-9:15 a.m.; events usually finish around noon. Divisions: K-3, K-5, K-8, and K-12. Awards: Trophies to top 5 and medals to 6th-20th in each division, along with some team prizes. Entry Fee: $20 for on-line registrations (ends on Thursdays before the events day); $25 on-site before 9:15 a.m.. To register: on-line at www.intecsus.org ; by email to intecsus@yahoo.com; by mail to Glenn Panner, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423, checks payable to Orland Park Recreation Department.; or on-site from 8:00-9:00 a.m. on event days. Information: (815) 955-4793 or (785) 906-0402. Food concession will be available on site.

December 20, 2008. Orland Park Scholastic Tournament. Orland Park Cultural Center, 14760 Park Lane, Orland Park (former Orland Park Library), organized by Mikhail Korenman, International Chess Organizer and Glenn Panner, National TD. 5 Rounds, Game/30 min, Unrated. Registration: 8:30-9:15 a.m.; events usually finish around noon. Divisions: K-3, K-5, K-8, and K-12. Awards: Trophies to top 5 and medals to 6th-20th in each division, along with some team prizes. Entry Fee: $20 for on-line registrations (ends on Thursdays before the events day); $25 on-site before 9:15 a.m.. To register: on-line at www.intecsus.org ; by email to intecsus@yahoo.com; by mail to Glenn Panner, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423, checks payable to Orland Park Recreation Department.; or on-site from 8:00-9:00 a.m. on event days. Information: (815) 955-4793 or (785) 906-0402. Food concession will be available on site.

January 17, 2009. Glenbard South Invitational Chess Tournament. Unrated. (High school team competition, plus individual sections for scholastic, HS and adults.) Glenbard South High School, 23W200 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137. Check in: High School: 8-8:30 am, first round 9 am; Scholastic section: 9-9:30, first round 10 a.m. Both sections: awards at 6 pm or ASAP after each section ends. Team Competition: High school 8-board team, 4 rounds G55/delay 5; trophies to top 5 teams, medals to individuals on top 5 teams and to top 5 individuals on each board. Individual sections: (all 5 rounds G45) 1) High school (extra members of teams in team tournament ONLY) , 2) 6th -8th grade open, 3) 5th grade and under open, 4) Adult open (Free to high school coaches with paid team); trophies to top 5 players in each section. Number of trophies may increase. Entries: Please mail or e-mail roster by Jan. 15th. Include section, full name, grade, and tentative board (if applicable) $60 per high school team, $8 per entry individual sections if by 01/15. $10 per entry for individual sections on Saturday. Checks payable to Glenbard South Chess Club. Can pay day of tournament, but submit tentative rosters early. NO NEW TEAM ON-SITE ENTRIES. Individuals may change around as needed before round 1(board to board or individual to team or team to individual). Mail to: Glenbard South High School, c/o Al McWilliams, 23W200 Butterfield Rd., Glen Ellyn, IL. 60137, Or E-Mail: allen_mcwilliams@glenbard.org. Food available on site and close by. Information: (630) 942-6759.

February 7, 2009. Knights of the Forest Scholastic Tournament. Des Plaines.

February 28, 2009. Hadley Scholastic Class Championship. Glen Ellyn.

March 7-8, 2009. Illinois State Scholastic Championships. Bloomington, IL. BNASC.

Note: The listings on this web page are provided as a convenience to the Illinois chess community by the Illinois Chess Association and do not represent sponsorship, endorsement or an affiliation between the ICA and any entity, person or Web site listed or otherwise referenced on this page.

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