Pan-Am Youth Chess Festival

Date(s): Saturday - Aug 12, 2023 - Aug 18, 2023

Location
McCormick Place West Building


This 7-day non-CPS tournament takes place at place from August 12-18 at McCormack Place. This is an international 9-round Swiss tournament open to players from all the countries in the Americas. The events is divided into two divisions: Open and Female with the following section: Under 18, Under 16, Under 14, Under 12, Under 10, & Under 8 based on age on 1/1/23.

Students interested in playing in the tournament need to complete THE PAN-AM YOUTH INTEREST FORM by May 15. At this time, no other expenses will be covered.

CLICK HERE FOR THE TOURNAMENT WEBSITE

SCHEDULE

Date Activity Time
Friday, August 11 Arrival 1400 hrs
Saturday, August 12 Technical Meeting
Opening Ceremony
Round 1
0900 hrs
1500 hrs
1600 hrs
Sunday, August 13 Round 2
Round 3
0930 hrs
1700 hrs
Monday, August 14 Round 4
Blitz – Pan American Youth
0930 hrs
1700 hrs
Tuesday, August 15 Round 5
Round 6
0930 hrs
1700 hrs
Wednesday, August 16 Round 7
BugHouse
0930 hrs
1700 hrs
Thursday, August 17 Round 8 0930 hrs
Friday, August 18 Round 9
Closing Ceremony / Awards
0930 hrs
1600 hrs
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