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6/SS, G/90+30, 4-board team tournament
US Chess rated; Open section is FIDE rated.
3 sections based on team average rating: Open, U2000, U1400
Full rulebook: Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship Rulebook (rules subject to change)
Note: Team Captains are responsible for submitting eligibility documentation in advance, as explained here. All eligibility documentation must be presented during check-in at the tournament.
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 12/7/26; $280 online thereafter until 12/29/2026 when registration closes and player eligibility forms are due.
Online entries are encouraged. Mailed entries with check or money order in U.S. dollars must be postmarked by 12/6/2026 and 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. Please note that these are being revised for 2027
Team Prizes (Plaques)
Individual Prizes
Tournament Schedule
Friday, 1/1/2027
Onsite Registration/Check-in: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Technical Meeting (Captains & Coaches): 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Opening Ceremony: 6:00pm
Round 1: 6:30 pm
Saturday, 1/2/2027
Round 2: 10:00am
Round 3: 5:00pm
Blitz tournament: 9:30 pm
Sunday, 1/3/2027
Round 4: 10:00am
Round 5: 5:00p
Monday, 1/4/2027
Round 6: 9:00am
Awards Ceremony: Approximately 2:30 pm
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Saturday, January 2, 2027
Open to all collegiate players
Starts at 9:30 pm or immediately after the Pan-Am Saturday evening round.
2 sections: Open and U1800. 5 round double Swiss (10 total games). G/3; inc. 2. USCF blitz rated.
Prizes: Plaques for 1st through 10th in each section.
Entry: Free to players registered in the Pan-American Intercollegiate Championship. $10 for other collegiate players.
Saturday, January 2, 2027
Open to US Chess players of all ages. We extend a special welcome (and special prizes) to college students who either aren’t playing on their college team in the Pan-Ams, or who don’t have enough players for a team..
Information coming soon
4/SS G/60; d5
Three Sections: Premier (1800+), Reserve (1200-1799), Booster (U1200)
Saturday, January 2, 2027
Open to US Chess players of all ages.
$500 b/30 entries
One Section
5 double rounds at G/3; inc 2.
Starts at 8 pm or immediately after round 4 of the 2026 New Year's Resolution Open
Information coming soon, or enter on site until 7:45 pm.