Black (& White) Friday Scholastic
(Held prior to the Sevan Memorial event)
Friday, November 24th, 2023
Hyatt Regency, 1800 Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173
(Directly across from Woodfield Mall and the Legoland Discovery Center)
| SECTIONS | PRIZES |
|---|---|
| K-12 U1200 K-8 U700 Non-Rated |
Trophies for the top 5 places per section, along with top teams |
| ENTRY FEE | TIME CONTROLS & PLAYING SCHEDULE |
|---|---|
| $30 by 11/22, $40 after that |
5 rounds, Game / 30 minutes, delay 5-seconds. 1st round at 10 AM, following rounds to start ASAP. At location registration from 8:30-9:30 AM on day of. |
For rated sections, higher of REGULAR Over the Board and REGULAR Online Rating will be used for Pairing purposes and Section eligibility.
If Black & White Friday Scholastic players are interested in playing in the Sevan Memorial tournament being held at same location all weekend long, contact Glenn@ChessWeekend.com for a discount code ($10 for BOOSTER (Under 1200) and $15 for other sections).
There is no designated lunchtime for this event with ASAP pairings, but food options are available at the hotel and nearby -- please do not disappear!
For player convenience, ALL equipment is being provided!
Non-elimination -- meaning players are likely to play all rounds regardless of results!