Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls
Oct 31-Nov 1-Nov 2
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, IL
Over $100,000 in prizes with scholarships to Webster University!
A 2015 World Youth Qualifier Event!
Sections (Boys and Girls each)
U18, U16, U14, U12, U10
Prizes (Boys and Girls each)
U18
1st place – Webster University Scholarship ($52,000 value)
2nd – 4th place – $150-100-75 in chess prizes
U16, U14, U12, U10
1st place – iPad Mini
2nd – 4th place – $150-100-75 in chess prizes.
All sections – trophies to 1st – 8th place and 1st-2nd for school-based teams
Rounds and Time Control
6R-SS Game-45 w/5-sec delay: Sat-Sun 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm each day.
On-site registration
9:30-10:30am Sat. Limit 2 byes.
Last rd. bye must commit by end of Round 2.
Side Events:
2-hour camp with GM Polgar (Fri 6:00pm)
Puzzle Solving (Sat 6pm)
Simul (Sat 7pm)
Blitz (Sun 9am).
1-day U8 tournament (10:30am – onsite reg 9:30-10am)
Trophies for 1st – 15th place and top 3 school teams
Participation Ribbons for All Players!
Team Rules: Minimum 2 players in same section from same school or feeder school (if feeder school parent / coach must provide proof). Top 2 scores count if more than 2 players on a team. A single school with many players cannot create additional teams in the same section. 1 team per section per school.
Site: Hyatt Regency Schaumburg – 1800 E Golf Road – Schaumburg, IL 60173.
Hotel: $89/night – call 847-605-1234 and ask for CHESS rate. Reserve by Oct 11. Free parking.
Entries: If postmarked or online by 10/4 $40; online or postmarked by 10/18 $50,$60 thereafter. Puzzle Solving, Blitz, Simul Side Events EF – $20 each. Camp EF – $40 by 10/4, $50 by 10/18, $60 thereafter and onsite. 1-day scholastic: $30 by 10/18, $40 thereafter and onsite. Credit Cards onsite OK. No checks onsite.
Mail entries to: ChessIQ (payable to) 4957 Oakton Street Suite 113 Skokie, IL 60077. Register online at – http://www.chessiq.com/polgar2014
Other info: Boards, sets, and clocks provided. None for skittles. Must use organizer provided equipment. Chess store onsite. November rating supplement used. Questions: sevan@chessiq.com (ONLY). On tournament day (ONLY) 847.274.1352
Susan, how about adding a side event ((maybe a G30 or G15 tournament) for those of us over 18?
Great venue.
Dear Susan,
We would love to play, too, if possible…
Inna (Elizabeth’s mother)
Dear Susan,
Would it be possible to add something for us, devoted parents?
Thank you. Inna.
Yes, we will try to add a fun event for parents and coaches.