The Illinois Chess Tour is Back

Following a five-year absence, the Illinois Chess Tour will return in 2012, with a new format intended to emphasize participation and revitalize over-the-board play between metro Chicago and downstate players.

Ten premier events will be featured beginning with the 26th edition of the Tim Just Winter Open this January. Also included will be two events in Peoria; one in Springfield; one in the Bloomington/Normal area; and five more in the metro Chicago area, including the Chicago Open, Illinois’ largest event; and the ICA-sanctioned state championship event, the Illinois Open.

An estimated $1600.00 in cash and prizes will be awarded in both performance and participation categories.

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