8 CPS high school teams traveled to Peoria to compete in the annual IHSA State Championship. The tournament took place over 2 days, Feb 10 & 11, and at the conclusion of 7 rounds the Payton and Whitney Young chess teams tied for 2nd place with 6 points; Payton placed 3rd and Whitney Young placed 6th on tiebreaks.
VIEW STANDINGS
| PLACE | TEAM |
| 3 | Payton |
| 6 | Whitney Young |
| 12 | Lane Tech |
| 38 | Taft |
| 41 | Northside Prep |
| 64 | Lincoln Park |
| 93 | Brooks |
| 107 | Kelly |
