Chicago Chess Center

Register for the Saturday Swiss/Beginners Open June kick-off!

First 5 players rated 1800+ use coupon code FREESS0606!

Early entry expires 05/30.

Register here: https://www.kingregistration.com/affiliate/chichess

Best of luck to those who are playing in the 35th Annual Chicago Open! If you'd like your photos or results posted on our page, please email them to [email protected].

35th Annual Chicago Open An American Classic!A Heritage EventUS Chess Junior Grand PrixMAY 21-25, 22-25, 23-25 OR 24-25 (Memorial Day Weekend), 2026 ILLINOISUS CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED)35th annual Chicago Open

Check out some of our upcoming May chess tournaments!
Register at: https://www.kingregistration.com/affiliate/chichess

❗We've added cash to the pot!

$500 CASH POT Thursday Night Blitz

Schedule: Thursday 05/07 at 6pm. Registration and check-in closes at 5:45pm.

Prizes:
(Based on 25 entries)

Open top prize $300, U1500 top prize $100, Unrated top prize $100.

Featuring guest masters GM Dmitry Gurevich and IM Sam schmakel!

Chief Arbiter and organizer: FM Oleksandr Shymanski.

No USCF ID required. $20 entry fee, details and register here: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/B-26-05-07

$500 CASH POT! Thursday Night Blitz

Schedule: Thursday 05/07 at 6pm. Registration and check-in closes at 5:45pm.

Prizes:
(Based on 25 entries)

Open top prize $300, U1500 top prize $100, Unrated top prize $100.

Featuring guest masters GM Dmitry Gurevich and IM Sam schmakel!

No USCF ID required. Details and register here: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/B-26-05-07