2026 Chicago Rapid
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Registration Info
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About this event
The 2026 Chicago Rapid will take place at the Evanston Holiday Inn for the first time!
Come join us for the 5th year of the biggest one-day tournament in the country!
Register early to get custom name tags!
Cost
Main (18K-4D) Section: $40 ($50 after 10/7)
Open (5D+) Section: $50 ($60 after 10/7)
Youth section: free
Discounts
Groups of 5+: $5 off each person
If you came to the 2025 Chicago Rapid or 2026 Chicago Open: $5 off
Tournament Format
5 rounds, AGA-rated
25 min + 10s/move Fischer time
McMahon pairing
Prizes
Open
Cash prize pool is approximately $1200
1st through 5th place will receive trophy and cash prizes
Main
Top two of each division receive trophy and unique sponsor prize
Sponsors
Bob Barber
Yellow Mountain Imports
Baduk Club
OGS