2026 Intercontinental Scholastic
Team Championship 

2026 Intercontinental Scholastic Team Championship​​
August 7th - 9th, 2026
​​SCHAUMBURG, IL
 
​Description: A one of a kind scholastic team chess tournament with players from all over the world!  Form your own 4 player teams and compete in 7 rounds.  The tournament is USCF and FIDE rated!
 
​​​Location: ​Schaumburg, IL​​
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2 Sections:
Open Section: No cap on team rating 
Open Section Time Control: 7R/SS G/60; Inc5
​Reserve Section:  Average team rating under 800 (Average calculated with 4 highest players)
Reserve Section Time Control: 7R/SS G/60; Inc5​​​
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Prizes:
Trophies to top 3 teams in each section
Trophies to top 4 individuals at each board
Ribbons to all participants Top U1600 Team Prize Top U1200 Team Prize Top All-Girls Team Prize​
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​​Additional Info: - United States Chess Federation membership required.- Teams must register at least 4 players, up to 2 players can be reserves.- All other rules/regulations shall be in accordance with the USCF and FIDE Rulebook. 

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REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 2026