Kings & Queens Chess Club AoIG 2026 Chess Challenge

Academy of Intellectual
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www.AoIGs.com
Kings & Queens Chess Club

AoIG 2026 Chess Challenge

USCF dual rated, OPEN to players of ALL ages and chess skills !
AoIG reserve the right to separate players into 3 sections: 12+ years old; 8 to 11, 7 and younger
3 hours of educational and entertainment experience: all-in-one

Tuesday, April 28 th , 2026 : from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
3025 Walters Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062
5:15 p.m. - Doors will open
5:30 p.m. - Chess Q&A: ask Chess Master a question
6:00 p.m. - 1 st round will start, sharp!
4 rounds Swiss - time control G15 + d15

USCF membership will be required: membership available on site.
Field is limited (Check the registration list https://www.aoigs.com/chess-tournaments/ before leaving
home, if your intention is to register on site)

TEAMS: Any 2 or 3 players can form a team at the time of REGISTRATION via email.
Teammates will NOT be paired to play each other, but combined USCF rating for BEST 2
players on a team could not be greater than 2000 to win trophies.
On a 3-player team, 2 best scores are counted. Bring in your relative, friend, or neighbor
and increase your chances to win a trophy!

Prizes, CHESS merchandise and TROPHIES for everybody in a WINNING CIRCLE:
2.5+ points out of 4. Extra Trophies for top three TEAMs. Prizes will be given for the
contribution to the Q&A session, and the best 1 st board performance.
EXTRA Money Prizes: $100(50-30-20) to top three – in the event of 30+ players;
TOTAL projected tournament’s Prize Pool is over $500

Electronically $35.04 before April 18 th , after $40.04 ($45 at the door) - 100% refund
if canceled by phone before 9:00 a.m. on a tournament day.
Registration: e-mail player’s First and Last name, phone number, USCF ID (if a member)
and a B-day for a players NOT playing in OPEN session to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(you can e-mail your chess question for a discussion, as well; if selected, player will win an indoor
prize) and then send money via Zelle® to
Academy of IG; E-mail:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(set Academy of IG as your friend, so, if necessary, we can instantly refund your money without any fees,)
For any inquiries please call AoIG educational director Serge 847-778-5259 or your coaches:
Tamara 847-867-0116 Mila 847-207-2819 Leonid 847-845-4525.