Chicago Chess Center

05/28/2026

Register for the Saturday Swiss/Beginners Open June kick-off!

First 5 players rated 1800+ use coupon code FREESS0606!

Early entry expires 05/30.

Register here: https://www.kingregistration.com/affiliate/chichess

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

Upcoming CCC chess tournaments!
Register at: https://www.kingregistration.com/affiliate/chichess

05/19/2026

Best of luck to those who are playing in the 35th Annual Chicago Open! If you'd like your photos or results posted on our page, please email them to [email protected].

An American Classic!A Heritage EventUS Chess Junior Grand PrixMAY 21-25, 22-25, 23-25 OR 24-25 (Memorial Day Weekend), 2026 ILLINOISUS CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 200 (ENHANCED)35th annual Chicago Open

05/09/2026

Introducing 05/08 Friday Blitz’s winner!

Sign up for next weeks blitz CHESS here: https://www.kingregistration.com/affiliate/chichess

05/09/2026

Check out some of our upcoming May chess tournaments!
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04/29/2026

❗We've added cash to the pot!

$500 CASH POT Thursday Night Blitz

Schedule: Thursday 05/07 at 6pm. Registration and check-in closes at 5:45pm.

Prizes:
(Based on 25 entries)

Open top prize $300, U1500 top prize $100, Unrated top prize $100.

Featuring guest masters GM Dmitry Gurevich and IM Sam schmakel!

Chief Arbiter and organizer: FM Oleksandr Shymanski.

No USCF ID required. $20 entry fee, details and register here: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/B-26-05-07

04/23/2026

Register for upcoming 05/02 Saturday Swiss/Beginners Open!
FREE or discounted entry for players who sign up early.
Register at: https://www.kingregistration.com/affiliate/chichess

04/23/2026

$500 CASH POT! Thursday Night Blitz

Schedule: Thursday 05/07 at 6pm. Registration and check-in closes at 5:45pm.

Prizes:
(Based on 25 entries)

Open top prize $300, U1500 top prize $100, Unrated top prize $100.

Featuring guest masters GM Dmitry Gurevich and IM Sam schmakel!

No USCF ID required. Details and register here: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/B-26-05-07

04/15/2026

FREE Pizza and casual chess this 04/19 Sunday!

♟️Chess supplies provided ♟️Doors open from 1pm-6pm.
No sign up required. additional info: https://www.chichess.org/calendar/2025/8/14/sunday-open-play-lztd4-z6br9-673dn-xz4bh-7jyhd-c5jaw-9xt5y-3e6th-f25we-9383w-39nrd-ge2k2-c97fz-5twac-tp3j3