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2025 Chicago Open
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About this event
Venue
Like last year, we are hosting the tournament at the Evanston Holiday Inn. The hotel is offering discounted accommodations and parking for all tournament participants.
Booking link here
Parking at the hotel is $10 per day.
Meals
Players may order lunch and dinner with us. Lunch on both days will be provided by Tealicious Bubble Tea and consist of a bento + drink. Dinner will be a Persian buffet. Both lunch and dinner are vegetarian friendly.
Lunch Saturday: $22
Dinner Saturday: $22 ($15 for children 12 and under)
Lunch Sunday : $22
Early bird pricing (until May 4th)
Open $80
Main $60
Regular pricing
Open $90
Main $75
1-day pricing (either Saturday or Sunday)
Open 1-day $45
Main 1-day $40
Payment can be made by Venmo (@Albert-Yen-3) or Zelle (847-814-0537)
Tournament details
Open section (5d+)
Main section (18k-4d)
Youth/Beginner section (free, Saturday only)
Games are Fischer time 25 min + 10s/move. All games are AGA-rated.
McMahon pairing
Handicap: Even games in all divisions.
Please see this link for a description of Fischer time (it is NOT the same as BYO-YOMI): What is Fischer time?
If you have questions, please email us at evanstongoclub@gmail.com
Registration Info
Registration is required
Payment in Full In Advance Or At Event