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The registration for this year's 2023 Illinois K-8 Chess Championship is open now!  Click here for additonal details!

Registration link:  https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2023ILk8

 

Date: Saturday, March 04th, 2023 

Location: Benjamin Elementary School, 6006 Ireland Grove Road, Bloomington, IL 61705benjamin elementary

Parking: Car Pooling recommended.

Sections, Number of Rounds, and Time Limits: 

➢ Lower Primary (K-1)

➢ Upper Primary (2-3)

➢ Elementary (4-5): 5 rounds G/30 Delay 5

➢ Junior High (6-8): 4 rounds G/45 Delay 5 

Registration is limited to the first 250 entries. 

Entry Fee: $20, checks made payable to Benjamin Elementary Chess Club. 

Registration deadline is 7:00 PM Thursday, March 02nd, 2023. 

No Clubs

Check in and all changes are due by 8:30 AM on Saturday. 

Changes not in by 8:30am will get 1st round bye. 

First round will start at 9:00 A.M. with subsequent rounds to follow as soon as possible. 

USCF Registrations: USCF membership required, JTP acceptable for K-3. Make sure USCF memberships are current through March 4th, 2023.

  • Trophies/Prizes Trophies for top 3 teams per section. 
  • Top 5 Individuals in each section Class trophies in each section 
  • Biggest upset and Unrated Trophy in each section 
  • Various Grade and Class level trophies
  • Participation awards for all K-1 

 ***NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED***

Concessions will be available that support Benjamin School.

Food Service: Breakfast Items, Gondolas, Vegetarian Gondolas, Pizza, Somosa, Snacks and Beverages will be available.  

For questions or more information, contact Rajkumar Thirupparkadal, Benjamin Chess Club Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can also reach me at (608) 531-8642.

 

 

DESCRIPTIONISU's Bone Student Center

Sections:

Lower Primary K-1: 7 rounds, Swiss system, no elimination, 30 minute time control, 5 second delay
Upper Primary 2-3: 7 rounds, Swiss system, no elimination, 45 minute time control, 5 second delay
Elementary 4-5: 7 rounds, Swiss system, no elimination, 60 minute time control, 5 second delay
Junior High 6-8: 7 rounds, Swiss system, no elimination, 60 minute time control, 5 second delay
Rounds:
Saturday:
Round starting times K-1 Section: 10:00, 12:30, 2:00, and 3:30
Round starting times 2-3 Section: 10:00, 12:30, 2:45, and 5:00
Round starting times 4-5 & 6-8 Sections: 10:00, 12:45, 3:15, and 5:45

Sunday:
Round starting times K-1 Section: 9:00, 10:30, 12:30 Trophies ASAP, estimated 1:45 PM.
Round starting times 2-3 Section: 9:00, 11:00, 1:15 Trophies ASAP, estimated 3:15 PM.
Round starting times 4-5 & 6-8 Sections: 9:00, 11:45, 2:15 Trophies ASAP, estimated 4:45PM

Prizes : Each participant will receive a commemorative ribbon
Trophies to top 25 individuals in each division
Trophies to top 10 teams in each division
Trophies to top 2 in each grade
Class trophies for top two in several classes in each section.

Registration: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2023ILk8
$45 per player received by February 17, 2023
$55 per player paid by 9:00 PM March 3, 2023
$65 per payer paid by March 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM
$75 on site – entries after 7:00pm on March 10, 2023 are not guaranteed to have a pairing in round 1 but instead may receive ½ point bye for round 1.

SIDE EVENTS: Blitz & Bughouse March 10, 2023

$10 Blitz registration on site
$10 Bughouse registration on site
Blitz begins at 6:30
Bughouse begins at 8:00 or at conclusion of Blitz
VENUE

Location: Illinois State University Bone Student Center
100 N University Street
Normal, Il 61761

HOTEL:

Marriott Bloomington – Normal
201 Broadway
Normal, Il

$129 per night if reservation is made by February 17 @ Book your group rate for Bloomington-Normal Area Scholastic Chess Championship

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Mail registrations /questions to Amy Green, 405 Hovey Avenue, Normal, IL 61761.
Questions to be directed to Amy Green by phone (309) 825-9753 or by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Jeff Smith by phone at (309) 825-5401 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Players must come from the state of Illinois.
Top four players count toward team score.
No Club Teams.
Zero point only byes last round.
Byes for any single round must be requested before the end of the first round. Only one half point bye allowed for tournament.
All other rules/regulations shall be in accordance to ICA Bylaws, Bid Guidelines and the USCF Rulebook.