The great side event at the tournament will be the IL Blitz Championships held on Saturday night the 18th.
This is a chance to win a state title!, Last years event was exceptionally strong with the cut being around 2000 or so. The plans are to play 5 double rounds (10 games), so that you play your opponent with each color. Don't miss this opportunity.
Glenn
Friday, January 6, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Finding Team Members
There aren't many chess events in the US where you get to play on a team (especially for adults). The camaraderie of playing on a team is truly what makes this event special.
While fielding a team comes about naturally for some players (playing with club mates, family members, teachers or students, etc), sometimes people may need a little help. For example, maybe you need someone at just that exact rating to keep your average rating in line, or you just need one more player, or even if you are wanting to play on a team so you can play on a specific board.
Please feel free to reply to this post in order to find or advertise for teammates for the tournament.
Glenn
While fielding a team comes about naturally for some players (playing with club mates, family members, teachers or students, etc), sometimes people may need a little help. For example, maybe you need someone at just that exact rating to keep your average rating in line, or you just need one more player, or even if you are wanting to play on a team so you can play on a specific board.
Please feel free to reply to this post in order to find or advertise for teammates for the tournament.
Glenn
The Crowne Plaza Northbrook
One of the best features of the USAT North last year, was our host hotel, and this year we are back again at the Crowne Plaza Northbrook. In addition to the convenient location near I-294, for a very nice hotel, we have a great $83 rate that is good for up to 4 people splitting a room!
For just over $20 per person, your team can split a room, have FREE Wi-Fi, and everyone gets a FREE Hot Breakfast Buffet! We will also have plenty of room for our event, as well as skittles space.
If you do plan to stay at a hotel, please stay at our host hotel and ask for the Chess rate. Many players may not realize it, but staying at the host hotel helps keeps tournament costs down, and it also adds to the fun tournament experience!
Hope to see you there!
Glenn
For just over $20 per person, your team can split a room, have FREE Wi-Fi, and everyone gets a FREE Hot Breakfast Buffet! We will also have plenty of room for our event, as well as skittles space.
If you do plan to stay at a hotel, please stay at our host hotel and ask for the Chess rate. Many players may not realize it, but staying at the host hotel helps keeps tournament costs down, and it also adds to the fun tournament experience!
Hope to see you there!
Glenn
Welcome to the US Amateur Team North 2012
We are just over a month away from the US Amateur Team North, and as co-organizer, I wanted to welcome everyone to our event. This blog is where you can feel free to post questions on the event, and learn all of the inside scoop. I will probably be posting 2-3 times per week up until the event happens. Complete details on the tournament can be found at www.chessweekend.com
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