2022 U.S. Amateur Team North
Presented by Chess Weekend and US Chess
MORE PRIZES • MORE FUN • MORE FRIENDS • USCF-RATED
February 18 - 20, 2022
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg
1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
$105 single-quad, 847-605-1234 or book online: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHIRW/G-USAT
5 round Swiss, open to 4 player teams with one optional alternate.
Two sections: Open and Reserve.
Team average (4 highest ratings – January 2022 Rating List) must be
under 2200 for Open
under 1600 for Reserve
An entire team may take up to two byes in any rounds; byes must be requested by end of round 2 and are irrevocable after the end of round 2.
Other team tournament rules are here
Time Controls
Game/90 +30 sec increment from move 1. Rounds 1 and 2 in the 2-day schedule play Game/60, d5.
Entry Fees
$180 per team USPS or online by 6pm on Feb. 6
$200 per team USPS or online by 6pm on Feb. 13
$220 per team online until 9:30am Feb. 18 and onsite.
Team changes onsite or after 6pm on Feb. 18, $20.
Individuals
…wishing to play, send $50 by USPS or online by 6pm on Feb. 13 or $60 thereafter, and request to be put on a team. Note: we can guarantee you will play, but can’t guarantee which schedule or the ratings of your team. Teams are formed the day of the event.
Schedule
3-DAY: onsite registration/check-in Friday, Feb. 18, 5:30pm-6:30pm; Round 1, 7pm. Saturday, Feb. 19, Round 2 10am; Round 3, 4pm. Sunday, Feb. 20, Round 4, 10am; Round 5, 3:30pm.
2-DAY: onsite registration/check-in Saturday, Feb. 19, 8am-9:30am; Round 1, 10am; Round 2, 1pm then merge with 3-day schedule in Round 3.
Hotel
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173. Telephone 847-605-1234. Call for chess rate. Please reserve early.
Check back for hotel registration link after 10/1/2021
Prizes
Winning Open Section team qualifies for national playoffs.
Open Section Prizes
Top three teams
Top teams with average rating Under 2000, Under 1800
Top college team (all players in college)
Top high school team (all players in high school)
Top team composed of juniors (high school and younger)
Top mixed doubles team (two women and two men)
Top senior team (all players 50 and over)
Top individual score on each board
Reserve Section Prizes
Top two teams
Top teams Under 1300 and Under 1000
Top K-8 team
Top female team
Top individual score each board
Special Prizes
Best team name
Best costume or theme
Prizes are clocks or bookstore credit. Books and equipment by Rochester Chess.
… or by mail: Make checks payable to and send to: Chess Weekend, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. Please include Team’s name and roster (plus ID#), captain’s email and phone number, and desired schedule.
Information
Email: glenn@chessweekend.com
Boards and sets provided. PLEASE BRING CLOCKS!
Northern Blitz Championship
$600 guaranteed. 5-round double Swiss (two games with each opponent) Game/3, 2-second increment. US Chess- and FIDE-rated. Will be held Saturday night at 8 p.m. or after USAT Round 3 (which begins at 4pm). More information and registration here.
COVID Notice:
Please observe social distancing while at the tournament site. Masks will be required; however, state, local, and hotel health rules are subject to change, and we will post changes on this page and at our registration page. Currently, Cook County requires proof of vaccination (copy or photo of the vaccine card) to attend this tournament.
Proof of vaccination: if you did not submit a copy of your proof of vaccination through online registration, you may upload a photo or scan of it to https://www.kingregistration.com/support/vaccinecard where it will be linked to your US Chess ID number. You may also bring proof of vaccination with you to the tournament. Any spectators, coaches or parents who wish to enter the tournament room must also show proof of vaccination.
When you arrive at the tournament, go to “tournament registration” to pick up a wristband that will allow you access to the playing room.