18th annual Chicago Class Championships

JULY 18-20 OR 19-20, 2025    ILLINOIS

US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED)

18th annual Chicago Class.  5-SS, 40/80, SD/30; d30 (2-day option, G/60, d10), Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel, 601 N Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling IL 60090 (from Chicago, I-294 north to US-45 north; from Milwaukee, I-94 to Lake Cook Rd to US-45 south). Free parking. $30,000 guaranteed prizes! In 7 sections:  Master (2100/up): $3000-1500-800-500, clear/tiebreak win $100, top USCF U2400 $1200-600. FIDE. Expert (1900-2199): $2000-1000-600-400. FIDE. Class A (1700-1999/Unr): $2000-1000-600-400. FIDE. Class B (1500-1799/Unr): $2000-1000-600-400. Class C (1300-1599/Unr): $1700-900-500-300. Class D (Under 1400/Unr): $1400-700-500-300. Class E (Under 1200/Unr): $800-400-300-200. Playing up: see peakrating.us. Cannot play below Online Regular Rating – 100 points. Unrated limit: $100 in E, $200 D, $300 C, $400 B, $500 A. Balance of any limited prize goes to next eligible player(s) in line. World Open Rule: Players who scored 8 or more points in 2025 World Open U2200 or below must enter higher section than in World Open. Mixed Doubles Bonus prizes: best male+female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $1000-600-400-300. Must average under 2200; may play in different sections and schedules; register (no extra charge) by 2 pm Sat.  T op 6 sections EF: $148  by 7/14, all $170 later or at site until 1 hour before round 1. GMs $130 from prize.  Class E Section EF: all $50 less than above. All: No checks, credit cards OK.  July Official Ratings used; USCF unofficial or Online Regular ratings usually used if otherwise unrated.  Re-entry (no Master to Master): $60.  3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds. Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2; must commit before round 2. HR: $135-135-135-135, use link at chessevents.us (or call 847-777-6500, 800-937-8461, mention Chess), reserve by 6/27 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633.  $15 service charge for refunds.  Bring set, board, clock if possible; no equipment supplied. Blitz tournament Sat 9:30 pm, enter at site Sat. by 9:10 pm.

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