
2026 Intercontinental Scholastic Team Championship August 14 - 16, 2026
Oak Brook/Chicago, Illinois
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
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.