Chicago Chess Foundation Mike Cardinale Memorial Tournament

De La Salle Institute

2026 Tournament

Get ready for a day of strategy, competition, and fun at our FIRST tournament of 2026 at the De La Salle Institute Chess Tournament on January 10! This exciting event is open to students in six sections: Kindergarten - 1st Grade, 2nd - 3rd Grade, 4th - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade, Intermediate, Advanced. *Sections may be combined if registration for any section is too low.

🏆 Trophies will be awarded to the top 7 individual players + top 2 teams trophies in the K-1, 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th, 6th-8th sections. Top 5 individual players + top teams in intermediate. Top 3 individual players + top team in advanced.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, we invite you to join us for a memorable chess experience.

Who Can Join:
Open to students from Kindergarten to 8th grade

Dates & Location:

January 10, 2026

De La Salle High School
3434 South Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60616

Check-in: 8:30am - 9:30am.

Tournament: 10:00am - 4:00pm.