2015 U.S. Amateur Team Championship North
February 20-22, 2015
The 2015 U.S. Amateur Team Championship North will take place February 20-22, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, Illinois.
Event Information: 5 round Swiss, open to 4 player teams with one optional alternate. Teams’ average rating (January 2015 rating list) must be under 2200.
Time Controls: Game/90 +30s increment from move 1. Rounds 1 and 2 in the 2-day schedule play Game/60, d5.
Entry Fees: $160 per team if received USPS or online by 6pm on February 6th, $180 if received USPS or online by 6pm on February 14th, $200 online until 6pm on February 20thth and onsite.
Individuals wishing to play, send $45 and request to be put on team by USPS and online by 6pm on February 14th, or $50 thereafter.
Team changes onsite or after 6pm on February 20th, $20.
Prizes: Awards to top two teams, top teams with average rating Under 1900, Under 1600 and Under 1300. Award for Best Team Name, Best Costume or theme. Winning team qualifies for national play-offs. Prizes to best team composed of juniors (high school and younger), college team, best HS team, top Senior team, top team of coach and students. Prizes to top score on each board. Prizes are players choice of a selected clock or equivalent book store credit. Special raffle with prizes for players staying at the Hyatt!
Schedule: 3-day, onsite registration/check-in February 20, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Round 1; February 20, 7pm, Round 2; February 21, 10am, Round 3; February 21, 4pm, Round 4; February 22, 10am and Round 5; February 22, 3:30pm.
2-day, onsite registration/check-in February 21, 8am-9:30am. Round 1; February 21, 10am, Round 2; February 21, 1pm then merge with 3-day schedule in Round 3.
Northern Blitz Championship: 5 round Swiss, Saturday night, February 21. Entry fee $25 if received USPS or online by February 18th, $30 at site. Round 1; 8pm, 2 games with each opponent.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173. Telephone 847-605-1234. $89.00 chess rate single-double-triple-quad until 2/6/15, Free WiFi included with Room! Please reserve early. https://resweb.passkey.com/go/USAmateurTeamChess
To Enter: Make checks payable to and send to: Chess Weekend, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. Please include Team’s name and roster (plus ID#), captain’s email and phone number, and desired schedule. Info: 815-955-4793 before 8pm. Or click here to register online
ChessIQ will provide Sets-Boards-Clocks.