The ICA is seeking bids for the 2024 Illinois Open State Championship. We are expressing a strong preference for a three or four day event with slow time controls with at least six rounds. Bids are due by February 29th 2024. The bid will be awarded on March 13, 2024. In order for a bid to be considered, the accompanying bid table must be completed.

The following points should be considered:

Dates: Auguest 30 - September 2

Sections: Open (open to all) and Reserve (under 1800 or unrated) or similar. It is strongly preferred that at least two sections are FIDE rated. Other section options are at discretion of organizer.

Format: 3-day option - Aug 31-Sept. 2 , G/90+30; 2-day option - Sept. 1-2, then merge with 3-day at rd. 4. 4-day is also an option.

Side Events: Labor day weekend scholastic side event suggested on Saturday August 31; Illinois Blitz Championship suggested on evening of Sunday 9/1

Prize Fund: Minimum $10,000 prize fund recommended.

ICA Donations: It is suggested that the organizer donates $5 per player in each event to the ICA within 30 days.

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