Description: A one of a kind scholastic team chess tournament with players from all over the world! Form your own 4 player teams and compete in 7 rounds. The tournament is USCF and FIDE rated!​

 

Location: ​

Holiday Inn Chicago/Oakbrook

17w350 22nd Street

Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181​​

 

Open Section: No cap on team ratingOpen Section

Time Control: 7R/SS G/60; Inc30

*July 2026 rating list used for team average

*Entire teams can take up to 2 byes and still qualify for prizes​

 

Entry Fee: $220 Per Team: If registered online by 7/31/2026

                    $240 Per Team: If registered online by 8/13/2026

*No registration after 8/13/2026​

 

Schedule:

Friday, 8/14:

                       Opening Ceremony - 10:30 am;

                       Round 1 -                     11:00 am;

                       Round 2 -                     3:00   pm

Saturday, 8/15:

                       Round 3 -                     9:00  am;

                       Round 4 -                     1:00  pm;

                       Round 5 -                     5:00  pm

Sunday, 8/16:

                       Round 6 -                     9:00 am;

                       Round 7 -                     1:00 pm;

                       Awards Ceremony -   5:00  pm​​

 

Prizes:

Trophies to top 3 teams in each section

Trophies to top 4 individuals at each board

Ribbons to all participants

 

Prize to top U1600 Team, U1200 Team, & All-Girls Team​​

 

Hotel Accommodations: Holiday Inn Chicago/Oakbrook17w350 22nd StreetOakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

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Registrations: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/InterTeam26

 

Additional Info:

- United States Chess Federation membership required.

- Teams must register at least 4 players, up to 2 players can be reserves.

- All other rules/regulations shall be in accordance with the USCF and FIDE Rulebook.