Tournament Location Guide

Marist High School

Event: Chicago Chess Foundation Tournament
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Location: Marist High School - 4200 W 115th St, Chicago, IL 60655

Parking:

When arriving at the school, please enter the campus through the main entrance at the traffic light on Karlov Avenue. Once you turn in, continue straight ahead into the main parking lot. All visitors may park in any open space within this lot; there are no reserved areas for tournament attendees.

After parking, walk toward the front of the building where you will see the flagpole and circular driveway that mark Marist’s Main Entrance. From there, proceed east toward the set of doors labeled “Gymnasium.” These are the official tournament entry doors. Volunteers and staff will be stationed nearby to greet participants, assist with check-in, and guide families to the playing area inside the gym.

Please plan to arrive early, as check-in runs from 8:30 to 9:30 AM and the first round begins promptly at 10:00 AM. Breakfast will be available upon arrival, and signage will be posted throughout the entrance area to help you find your way easily.

Sign-in tables: In the hallway inside the gymnasium entrance

Opening Announcements: Will be held in the main gym.

Skittles area: Will be in the secondary gym. Parents and spectators are also allowed in the bleachers of the main gym. We expect the Skittles areas to be respected and safe for all in those spaces. We will rely on parents, coaches, and other adults in the space to hold all children responsible for acting safely and respectfully. Please refer to our code of conduct if you are not sure about what we expect in terms of respect.

Team rooms: There will not be team rooms available for this tournament.

Tournament playing area: All sections will play their games in the main gym.

Volunteer Room: See signage at tournament

Tournament Directors room: See signage at the tournament

Trophy presentations: In the main gym.

Food sales: Concessions and Tamales will be available throughout the day in the hallway by the cafeteria. NO FOOD IS ALLOWED IN GYMS OR CLASSROOMS.