2026 Pan-American Intercollegiate Championships

January 2-5, 2026

Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort

3500 Midwest Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523

6/SS, G/90+30, 4-board team tournament
US Chess rated; Open section is FIDE rated.
2 sections based on team average rating: Open, U1800

Full rulebook: Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship Rulebook

Byes & Default forfeit time: No half-point byes (only zero point byes). Withdrawals must be submitted to the Organizer/Chief TD at least 2 hours before the round start. A player and/or team will forfeit the game if they are not present at the board within 1 hour (60 minutes) after the start of the round.

Lineup Submission: Lineup submissions for each round are due 90 minutes before each round.

Ratings: Team average ratings are based on individual ratings taken from the December Supplement Rating, and as specified in the PanAms rulebook..

All players agree to comply with US Chess regulations concerning college player eligibility. 

Entry fee: $240 per team  online until 12/7/25; $280 online thereafter until 12/29/2024 when registration closes and player eligibility forms are due.

Mailed entries with check or money order in U.S. dollars may be sent to Chess Weekend, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423 USA 

Prizes
Team & Individual Tie-breaks will be used as specified in the PanAm Rules.

Team Prizes (Plaques)

  • Top four teams (Open) will qualify for the 2026 Final Four College Chess Championship

  • Top 4 teams in each section (Open, U1800)

  • Plaques to top Division II (2000-2199), Division III (1800-1999), Division V (1400-1599 in U1800 section), Division VI (1200-1399), and Division VII (U1200 and unrated) teams.

  • Plaque to top International Team

  • Plaque to top Community College

  • Plaque to top four-year small college team (

  • Plaque to top all-female team

  • Plaque to best Mixed Doubles team (2 males and 2 females)

 Individual Prizes

  • Top Individual Boards 1-4

  • Top Alternate

  • Top 3 Females

  • Top Individual Upset

Tournament Schedule

Friday, 1/2/2026
Onsite Registration/Check-in: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Technical Meeting (Captains & Coaches): 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Opening Ceremony: 5:30pm
Round 1: 6:00 pm

Saturday, 1/3/2026
Round 2: 10:00am
Round 3: 5:00pm
Blitz tournament: 9:00 pm

Sunday, 1/4/2026
Round 4: 10:00am
Round 5: 5:00p

Monday, 1/5/2026
Round 6: 9:00am
Awards Ceremony: Approximately 2:30 pm

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Side events

Pan-American Blitz
$1000 guaranteed prize fund

Saturday 9:00 pm or immediately after the Pan-American Team evening round. 5 round double Swiss (10 total games). G/3; inc. 2.  USCF blitz rated.  Higher of USCF blitz or regular rating used. Entry fee online $25 online by 12/27, $30 thereafter online or on site.