2026 Chicago Summer Fest

6 Events, one weekend 
$4,550 in prizes based on 50 in all events

July 25th - 26th, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle / Naperville 
3003 Corporate W. Dr, Lisle, IL 60532
Room rate $126 - Link Here
Cut-off date: 7/03

Discount Passes at bottom

Events by Day

Saturday

Sunday

Overall Prize: Total points across all 6 events


1st place - $300
2nd place - $200 
1st Under X - $200
Top 3 Scholastic players - medals
*Under prize based on average rating of players who complete all 6 events
** Must play all 6 events

 Saturday Events

Event 1 - Bughouse

Time control: G/5;d0
Format: 4 double round SS
When: 10:00am
Section: Open
Entry Fee:
$50 per team ($25 per-player) online by 7/3
$60 per team ($30 per-player) online by 7/17
$70 per team ($35 per-player) online by 7/24
$80 per team onsite
Registration: 
Online - Enter teammates name in the Referral Field
Discount passes at bottom
If you are a solo player looking for a teammate leave Referral Field blank and we will match you with another player that does not have a team.
Prizes based on 25 teams:

  • 1st Place: $250
  • 2nd Place: $150
  • 1st Under X: $125
  • 1st Under X: $100
  • Top 3 Scholastic teams (both players must be scholastic) players receive medals
  • Under prizes will be based on the average of teams entered

Event 2 - Chess 960

Time control: G/15;+5
Format: 4 rounds SS
When: 1:00pm
Section: Open
Entry Fee:
$25 online by 7/3
$35 online by 7/17
$45 online by 7/24
$65 Onsite 
Discount: Discount passes at bottom
How to Play: Link Here Practice playing online at Chess.com

Prizes:

  • 1st Place: $200
  • 2nd Place: $150
  • 1st Under X: $100
  • 1st Under X: $100
  • Top 5 Scholastic players receive medals
  • Under prizes will be based on the average of players entered

Event 3 - Blitz 3+2

Time control: G/3;+2
Format: 4 Double rounds SS
When: 6:30pm
Section: Open
Entry Fee:
$25 online by 7/3
$35 online by 7/17
$45 online by 7/24
$65 Onsite
DiscountDiscount passes at bottom
Prizes:

  • 1st Place: $200
  • 2nd Place: $150
  • 1st Under X: $100
  • 1st Under X: $100
  • Top 5 Scholastic players receive medals
  • Under prizes will be based on the average of players entered

 Sunday Events

Event 4 - Illinois Quick State Championship

Time control: G/15;+5
Format: 4 Rounds SS
When: 10:00am
Section: Open
Entry Fee:
$40 online by 7/3
$50 online by 7/17
$60 online by 7/25
$80 onsite
DiscountDiscount passes at bottom
Prizes:

  • 1st Place: $400
  • 2nd Place: $300
  • 1st Under X: $200
  • 1st Under X: $200
  • Top 5 Scholastic players receive medals
  • Under prizes will be based on the average of players entered

Event 5 - Bullet

Time control: G/1;+1
Format: 4 Quad rounds (4 games per round 2 as white & 2 as black)
When: 3:00pm
Section: Open
Entry Fee:
$20 online by 7/3
$30 online by 7/17
$40 online by 7/25
$60 Onsite
DiscountDiscount passes at bottom
Prizes:

  • 1st Place: $200
  • 2nd Place: $150
  • 1st Under X: $100
  • 1st Under X: $100
  • Top 5 Scholastic players receive medals
  • Under prizes will be based on the average of players entered

Event 6 - Duck Chess!!! 

Time control: G/10, d5
Format: 4 rounds SS
When: 4:00pm
Section: Open
Entry Fee:
$20 online by 7/3
$30 online by 7/17
$40 online by 7/25
$60 Onsite
DiscountDiscount passes at bottom
How to Play: Link Here Practice playing online at Chess.com
Prizes:

  • 1st Place: $200
  • 2nd Place: $150
  • 1st Under X: $100
  • 1st Under X: $100
  • Top 5 Scholastic players receive medals
  • Under prizes will be based on the average of players entered

Discount Passes

Weekend Pass - Save $50
Entered into all events

Saturday Pass - Save $20
Entered into all Saturday events

Sunday Pass - Save $20
Entered into all Sunday events

 

Boards, sets, and clocks provided
Refunds are subject to $15 processing fee

Contact: Wilson Chess: Email – WilsonsChess@gmail.com Attn. Chicago Summer Fest