Chicago hosts 2021 North American Youth Championship
With the relaxing restrictions and Chicago’s goal of reopening by July 4, the organizers of the
2021 North American Youth Chess Championship (NAYCC) are excited to announce they are moving forward with a tournament in Chicago from August 16 – 21, 2021. The tournament will take place at the Hilton Chicago, a centrally located luxury hotel in downtown Chicago that overlooks Lake Michigan, Grant Park, and the Museum Campus.
The
International Chess School, the
Confederation of Chess for America, and the
International Chess Federation (FIDE), are pleased to invite players under 18 years old (as of Jan 1, 2021) from the USA, Mexico, Canada, and the Bahamas to the 17th Annual North American Youth Championship. Players will participate in the following categories: Under 8 years old, under 10, under 12, under 14, under 16, and under 18; Open and Girls sections.