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April 2010 Chess Scholastic

Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CT)

Highland Park, IL

April 2010 Chess Scholastic

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Remaining Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Early Registration 72 tickets Ended $10.00 $1.54
Late Registration 72 tickets Ended $15.00 $1.81
Free Registration (use only if directed) 72 tickets Ended $0.00 $0.00

Event Details

Open to players at all skill levels in grades K-8.  New players are encouraged. Everyone plays 5 games (no one is eliminated) with players matched against others of similar age using the “Swiss System.” Tournament is unrated (results will not affect USCF ratings).  Registration is limited to 150.

  • First round at 10 am, later rounds ASAP.  End time approximately 4 p.m.
  • Each player has 30 minutes for all moves. 
  • Sections: K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8.  Sections may be changed depending on registration.
  • Awards: Trophies to top 6 finishers in sections with up to 20 players, top 8 if 20-30, top 10 if over 30.  Team trophies to top 4 teams based on top 6 scores across all sections.  Club teams permitted per USCF definition.  Minimum team size is 4.  Medals to all K’s.
  • Sets will be provided; bring chess clocks if you have them.

Food available at site.  Nut free snacks recommended for between rounds.

Even if you have pre-registered, you must check in by 9:30 to play in the first round.

When & Where



Northwood Junior High School
945 North Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035

Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CT)


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Highland Park Scholastic Chess



Highland Park Scholastic Chess is a group of parents, chess club directors, coaches, after-school program coordinators and PTO/PTA representatives committed to building high-quality chess programs for elementary and middle school students in Highland Park.  Our goal is to make quality instruction available to all students regardless of need.