2026 New Year's Resolution Open
…and blitz, too!
Presented by Chess Weekend
held in conjunction with the 2026 Pan-American Intercollegiate Championship
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort
3500 Midwest Rd., Oak Brook, IL 60523
Hotel rate: $112 per night plus tax for 1 king bed OR 2 queen bed room.
Book your rooms online here
Open to US Chess players of all ages. We extend a special welcome to college students who either who aren’t playing on their college team in the Pan-Ams, or who don’t have enough players for a team.
$5000 b/100 entries
4/SS G/60; d5
Three Sections: Premier (1800+), Reserve (1200-1799), Booster (U1200)
US Chess official regular rating for December 2025 will be used to determine sections.
Schedule: 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm
One 1/2 bye OK any round, must commit by end of round 2
Entry Fee:
Open and Reserve sections: $65 by 12/20, $75 by 12/27, $85 after 12/27 and until 9:30 a.m. on 1/3
Booster section: $45 by 12/20, $55 by 12/27, $65 after 12/27 and until 9:30 a.m. on 1/3
Play up one section for $20.
Entries paid by check must be received by 12/10/25 to allow time for checks to clear. Mail to Chess Weekend, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. No phone entries.
Prizes:
Premier section (1800+): $700-$500-$300, U2200: $225-$125, U2000: $225-$125, Best College Player*: $100
Reserve section (1200-1799): $500-$300-$200, U1600: $175-$125, U1400: $175-$125, best unrated: $75, Best College Player*: $100
Booster section (U1200): $350-$200-$125, U1000: $100-$75; best unrated $75
*Best college prizes go to the college player with the best score who has not already won a higher prize in their section.
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SIDE EVENT
2026 New Year's Resolution Blitz
Prizes: $500 b/30
5 double rounds at G/3;inc 2.
Held Saturday night 1/3/26, after round 4 of the 2026 New Year's Resolution Open, approximately 8 pm.