Saturday, January 24th, 2026
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UEC Team section is only for conference teams, even in the event of an odd number of competing teams.
Non-conference teams may enter players into the open.
If at least four non-UEC teams are interested, there could potentially be a second team section. Contact the Tournament Manager if you have an interest for your team or a bloc of teams.
Four-Round Swiss-paired 8-Board Team of Game 45/5d.
The Open is four rounds of Swiss-paired Game 40/5d. Maybe more than one section for the open based on number of entries.
This tournament determines the champion chess team of the Upstate Eight Conference.
Formal awards ceremony to follow at conclusion of the tournament for conference awards.
326 Joliet St, West Chicago, IL 60185
Enter at Door H on the south side of the building.
If you are a member school of the Upstate Eight Conference there is no cost to enter players at this event.
Non-member schools pay an entry fee of $100 per team entered and $15 per player entered in the open, with a maximum of $180 entry fee per school.
Checks payable to Glenbard East High School. Payable prior to, the day of the event or within 30 days after the event.
Tournament Manager will provide you an invoice and receipt.
Awards for UEC Teams
UEC Plaque for our Champion team.
Trophies for 2nd and 3rd place UEC teams
Medals for top 3 UEC teams.
All Conference certificate.
Top non-UEC team earns a trophy.
Top 3 in Open earn ribbons.
Individual Ribbons for 2pt, 3pt and 4pt performances for any wins (team, open or both) for any player.
