Chicago Chess Foundation Tournament
Bateman elementary school All-girls tournament
2027 Tournament
Saturday, May 8, 2027
BATEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4220 N Richmond St.
Chicago, IL 60618
The Chicago Chess Foundation (CCF) invites K–8 girls from across Chicagoland to join us for a free Citywide All-Girls Chess Tournament at BATEMAN ELEMENTARY.
Whether this is your first tournament or you’ve competed before, CCF Citywide All-Girls Tournaments bring girls together from across the city for a full day of chess, competition, and community.
Tournament Format
This is a 5-round Swiss-system tournament with six sections:
K–1
2–3
4–5
6–8
The tournament is open to all girls in grades K–8. Players should register for the section that best matches their grade and experience level.
Chess sets and clocks are provided by CCF.
Time Controls
Advanced: G/30 d5
Intermediate: G/20 d5
K–8 Sections: G/20
In the K–8 sections, clocks may be introduced if a game exceeds 30 minutes.
Schedule
Check-in: 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Rounds 2–5: Begin as soon as possible following the completion of the previous round
Awards Ceremony: Approximately 3:00 PM
Event Ends: Approximately 4:00 PM
Round times after Round 1 are approximate and may vary depending on the length of games.
Awards
K–1, 2–3, 4–5 & 6–8 Sections
Each grade-level section will recognize:
🏆 Top 7 Individual Finishers
Individual Award Eligibility
To recognize as many students as possible, players may receive one individual trophy per tournament.
Registration
Registration Deadline: THURSDAY, MAY 6
This tournament is completely free to attend as part of CCF’s mission to remove barriers and expand access to competitive chess.
All players must register in advance and check in on tournament morning.
Players who are not checked in by 9:45 AM will receive a Round 1 half-point bye.
If the tournament reaches capacity, a waitlist will be enabled.
Getting There
Public Transportation
Accessible via BROWN LINE from FRANCISCO
Parking
Free on-site parking is available in the MAIN parking lot
Venue Information
BATEMAN ELEMENTARY
4220 N Richmond St.
Chicago, IL 60618
Tournament Area: MAIN GYM
Entrance: MAIN ENTERANCE on RICHMOND St.
Accessibility: Marist is accessible through the main entrance.
Before You Arrive
Please plan to arrive with enough time to check in by 9:30 AM. Players do not need to bring chess equipment.
What to Bring:
Water bottle, snacks or lunch, and anything else your student may need for a full tournament day.
Food:
Lunch will be provided for all competing girls.
Parents & Spectators:
All students must be accompanied by an adult. Parents, guardians, and coaches will remain in the designated Skittles area during gameplay.
Questions?
For questions about the tournament, please contact the Chicago Chess Foundation at programs@chicagochessfoundation.org.