Squarehopper Chess Events
in association with Prairie View Hobbies and the Spring Valley Chess Club
presents the
Spring Valley Core Classic
a Chess competition for everyone! (but we’re limited to 60 total players due to space)
CHAMPION section
Open to USCF players
rated 1600+
Plus-Score Tournament
CHALLENGER section
Open to USCF Players
Unrated and Under-1600
Plus-Score Tournament
COMPETITOR section
Open to
Non-USCF Members only
4 rounds of Swiss
Game 45; Delay 5 (G45;d5)
Rnd 1 - 10:00am
Rnd 2 - 12:30pm
Rnd 3 - 2:15pm
Rnd 4 - 4:00pm
4 rounds of Swiss
Game 45; Delay 5 (G45;d5)
Rnd 1 - 10:00am
Rnd 2 - 12:30pm
Rnd 3 - 2:15pm
Rnd 4 - 4:00pm
5 rounds of Swiss
Game 30; Delay 5 (G30;d5)
Rnd 1 - 10:00am
Rnd 2 - 12:00pm
Rnd 3 - 1:30pm
Rnd 4 - 3:00pm
Rnd 5 - 4:30pm
Prizes
(based on 16 players)
4 points = $80
3.5 Points $55
3 Points $40
2.5 Points $20
Prizes
(based on 16 players)
4 points = $80
3.5 Points $55
3 Points $40
2.5 Points $20
Prizes
Trophies to top 3 places
US Chess Tiebreaks will be used to determine placement
Where: Core Cafe, 121 East Saint Paul Street Spring Valley, IL 61362
When: Saturday, August 9th, 2025 - 9:00am to 6:30pm
Registration: Online at KingRegistration.com or at the door 9-9:45am
Entry Fee: $25 advanced or $35 1 week prior or at the door (9:00am-9:45am)
PLAYERS SHOULD BRING CHESS SETS, CLOCKS, and PENCILS!
Notation is required for rated sections; scoresheets are provided
Half-point bye available for the first 2 rounds, must be requested before 1st round.
Final round, only zero-point byes available if requested before round 2.
Questions? Contact Josh Flores -
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