Illini Classic (IHSA)

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The Illini Classic High School Chess Tournament January 17, 2015 at the University of Illinois Memorial Union 2nd Floor Ballroom

Entry fee: $6 per player paid at the door. Please register in advance to speed entries at the door. Advanced registration clmerli@comcast.net or (217)-778-3334. Please include the number of teams and a lineup for the players. It is easier to remove players than add them so list any possible player. There is no cost to withdraw players before round 1. USCF memberships not required.

Time control: game 55 with 5 second delay.

Registration: 8 – 8:30 am team not checked in by 8:30 will not be paired in round 1. Round 1 at 9 am other rounds as soon as possible.

Varsity: 5 player team versus team play. Prizes to top 3 teams and top three players on each board. Teams seeded by last years state standings.

Junior Varsity: 5 player team versus team play. Prizes to top 3 teams and top three players on each board. You must enter a varsity team before entering a JV team.

Individual: event for players without complete teams. Prizes to the top three individuals

Directions: To reach the University of Illinois travel east on I-74 past I-57. Exit right at Lincoln Avenue. Continue south to Green Street and turn right (west). Memorial Union is the large building on the left with the circle drive.

Parking: Be careful with the two parking lots to the East that you do not park in the church parking lot. Participants should park in University lots. These lots are free on the weekends. The lot immediately next to Memorial Union is reserved 24 hours a day 7 days a week. There are many food choices located within walking distance.