Presented by Kasparov Chess Foundation & Renaissance Knights. Crowne Plaza Hotel Northbrook, 2875 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062. Format: four separate, one-day tournaments, two on Saturday and two on Sunday. Similar format to “The Greater New York Scholastic Chess Championships!” - America’s longest-running rated scholastic chess tournament. Each 5-SS, G/30. RDS: 10-12-2-3:30-5:15. Byes: Limit 2.

PRIMARY CHAMPIONSHIP (K-3) – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2010. 2 sections: 1. Varsity: open to all. Trophies: top 6 players, top 3 schools, top rated Under 900 and top 3 unrated. 2. Junior Varsity: Open to Under 700 or unrated. Trophies: top 6 players, top 3 schools, top rated Under 500 and top 3 unrated. Trophies to the top 3 Kindergartners!

JUNIOR HIGH CHAMPIONSHIP (K-8) – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2010. 2 sections: 1. Varsity: open to all. Trophies: top 6 players, top 3 schools, top rated Under 1200 and top 3 unrated. 2. Junior Varsity: Open to Under 1000 or unrated. Trophies: top 6 players, top 3 schools, top rated Under 700 and top 3 unrated.

ELEMENTARY CHAMPIONSHIP (K-6) – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2010. 2 sections: 1. Varsity: open to all. Trophies: top 6 players, the top 3 schools, top rated Under 1000 and top 3 unrated. 2. Junior Varsity: Open to Under 800 or unrated. Trophies: top 6 players, top 3 schools, top rated Under 600 and top 3 unrated.

HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2010. 2 sections: 1. Varsity: open to all. Trophies: top 6 players, top 3 schools, top rated Under 1500 and top 3 unrated. 2. Junior Varsity: Open to Under 1200 or unrated. Trophies: top 6 players; top 3 schools, top rated Under 900 and top 3 unrated.

Other awards: Any player who scores 4 or more points and doesn’t win a trophy will receive a medal! Entry Fee: $35 per player postmarked by 2/8/10. All EF $7 extra per player postmarked 2/9-15 (no mail accepted postmarked after 2/15). Mailed entries $5 less per player if 4 or more from same school mailed together in SAME ENVELOPE! Mail Entries: list name, rating USCF ID# (proof of current USCF membership required, enclose dues if necessary) school, grade, birth date, address & section. Checks payable & mailed to: Renaissance Knights PO Box 1074, Northbrook, IL 60065. Online entries: at www.rknights.org $35 thru 2/15, $42 2/15-23, No online entries after 2/23. $5 extra to switch sections. Refunds: $10 service charge for each player refunded. On-Site entry fee: $50. On-site registration ENDS 9:00AM. More info: www.rknights.org Questions: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (773) 844-0701. Hotel: $79 chess rate, reserve by 2/12, may sell out, Tel: 847-298-2525. Sets provided, bring clocks.