Open tournaments · Illinois

2026 Midwest Class Championships

Name: 2026 Midwest Class Championships
Start: 2026-10-09
End: 2026-10-11
Location: Westin Chicago North Shore

Five-round class tournament near Chicago, with separate sections for developing players and two- or three-day schedules.

Oct 9–11, 2026

Wheeling, Illinois

At a glance

Dates: Oct 9–11, 2026
Location: Westin Chicago North Shore · 601 North Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090
Organiser: Continental Chess Association
Eligibility: US Chess membership required. Seven rating sections; Premier requires 2000+ or eligible play-up.
Rating: US Chess; Premier and 1800–2099 also FIDE rated
Time control: 40/80, SD/30; d30. Two-day rounds 1–2: G/60; d10.
Entry fees: Top six: $118 online by Oct 6, then $140. Under 1100: $40 less.
Sections: Premier (2000+)
1800–2099
1600–1899
1400–1699
1200–1499
Under 1300
Under 1100
Schedules: Review exact round times, registration deadlines, and alternate schedules on the organiser’s site. Times follow the venue’s local time zone.