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Leonid Shamkovich
Memorial Invite
May 31, 2023 - June 4, 2023

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What: 
A 10 player round robin where players can earn IM/GM norms.

When:
May 31, 2023 - June 4, 2023

Where: 
Elite Chess Center
2916 W. Ogden Ave, Suite 120
Naperville, IL 60540 

Norm Entry Fee: 
$850 for USA federation norm seekers
$650 for foreign federation norm seekers

Registration: If interested in playing, email Jeff at elitechess@gmail.com

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This event is in honor of Grandmaster and renowned author/coach, Leonid Shamkovich.

Leonid's Chess Hall of Fame bio can be found here:
Leonid Shamkovich 1923-2005
 

Confirmed Players

IM Section

Title
Name
FIDE
USCF
Fed
Norm
IM
Mohamed Ezat
2400
GM
Essam El Gindy
2407
Egypt

GM Section

Title
Name
FIDE
USCF
Fed
Norm
GM
Gabor Nagy
2497
2556
Hungary
GM
Darcy Lima
2435
2532
Brazil
GM
Adham Fawzy
2494
Egypt

Interested in playing? 

Email Jeff at elitechess@gmail.com

Additional Details

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View Results and Pairings Here

Time Control:  Game 90 with 30 second increment

Hotel:
Homewood Suites by Hilton
4320 Meridian Pkwy
Aurora, IL 60540
(630) 978-2222

Booking Link
Use booking code "ECJ"
Double Suites: $149/night
Single Suites: $129/night
Free daily hot breakfast, internet, and parking

Tournament Schedule:

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