The Jun. Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #23 2027 will take place on Sunday, June 6, 2027, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville in Lisle, Illinois.
Organized by Wilson Chess, the one-day event features three rounds in three rating-based sections: Major, Reserve, and Booster. The Major and Reserve sections are FIDE rated, while the Booster section is US Chess rated only.
All sections use a long time control of G/60 + 30-second increment, giving players 60 minutes for the game plus 30 seconds added after every move.
Unlike a traditional tournament with fixed place prizes, the Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score series uses score-based cash awards. Players reaching the published target score in their section qualify for the corresponding cash prize.
♟️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | June 6, 2027 |
| Country | United States |
| City | Lisle, Illinois |
| Venue | DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville |
| Rounds | 3 |
| Sections | Major, Reserve, Booster |
| Time Control | G/60 + 30 sec/move |
| FIDE Rated | Major & Reserve |
| US Chess Rated | All sections |
| Prize Format | Score-based cash awards |
| Organizer | Wilson Chess |
| Registration | https://www.kingregistration.com/event/WCJun27FIDE23 |
| US Chess Listing | https://new.uschess.org/jun-wilson-chess-fide-plus-score-23 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
All three sections play three rounds.
The time control is:
60 minutes for the entire game plus a 30-second increment per move from move one.
This time control applies to:
- Major
- Reserve
- Booster
The Major and Reserve sections are submitted for FIDE rating, while all three sections are US Chess rated.
🏆 Prize Fund
The tournament does not use a conventional fixed overall prize fund.
Instead, Wilson Chess uses its Plus Score format, where cash awards are tied to a player’s final score.
| Section | Target Score | Cash Award |
|---|---|---|
| Major | 3.0 / 3 | $125 |
| Reserve | 2.5 / 3 | $50 |
| Booster | 2.0 / 3 | $25 |
The published tournament information describes these as section prizes based on points rather than traditional 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-place prizes.
🧩 Sections / Groups
The tournament has three rating sections.
Major
Eligibility: 1900+
The Major section is FIDE rated.
A special upper restriction also applies:
Maximum FIDE Rating: 2399
Players with a FIDE rating of 2400 or higher are therefore not eligible for this section under the published tournament conditions.
Reserve
Eligibility: Under 1900
The Reserve section is FIDE rated.
Booster
Eligibility: Under 1600
The Booster section is US Chess rated only and is not submitted for FIDE rating.
Playing Up
Players may play up one section for an additional:
$20 play-up fee
To be eligible to play up, a player must be within 100 rating points of the next section.
📅 Schedule
The entire tournament is played on Sunday, June 6.
| Round | Time |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | 10:00 AM |
| Round 2 | 2:00 PM |
| Round 3 | After Round 2, but not before 5:00 PM |
The flexible Round 3 start allows the organizers to begin the final round after Round 2 has concluded while guaranteeing that it will not start before 5:00 PM.
📝 Registration
Official registration is available through King Registration:
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/WCJun27FIDE23
Entry Fees
| Registration Period | Entry Fee |
|---|---|
| Online by May 29 | $50 |
| Online by June 5 | $60 |
| After June 5 / Onsite | $65 |
Play-Up Fee
Players eligible to enter the next higher section may do so for:
$20
The player must be within 100 rating points of the next section.
Refunds
Refunds are subject to a:
$15 processing fee
👤 Organizer
Organizer Name: Wilson Chess
Contact Person: Danial Wilson
Email: WilsonsChess@gmail.com
Phone: +1 773 704 9091
Website: https://www.wilson-chess.com/
Danial Wilson is the founder and president of Wilson Chess. He is a US Chess National Tournament Director and a FIDE Arbiter, with extensive experience organizing both scholastic and open chess tournaments in the Chicago area.
📍 Venue
DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville – 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle, IL 60532, United States
The DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville is located along the I-88 corporate corridor in Chicago’s western suburbs.
The hotel offers meeting and event facilities, an on-site restaurant, free Wi-Fi, an indoor pool, fitness facilities, and complimentary on-site self-parking.
🚆 How to Get There
✈️ By Air
The most practical major airport is:
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
The DoubleTree is approximately 23 miles from O’Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is another option and is approximately 30 miles from the hotel.
The hotel does not provide an airport shuttle, so players arriving by air should plan to use a rental car, taxi, rideshare, or public transportation followed by local transport.
🚆 By Train
Lisle and nearby Naperville are served by the Metra BNSF Line, which connects Chicago Union Station with the western suburbs.
Players arriving by Metra can continue from Lisle or Naperville station by taxi or rideshare to the tournament hotel.
🚗 By Car
The venue is located close to Interstate 88, making it convenient for players arriving from Chicago, Naperville, Aurora, and other parts of the western suburbs.
The hotel offers:
Complimentary on-site self-parking
ℹ️ Other Information
💤 Byes
Players may request a maximum of:
1 bye
The bye must be committed before the start of Round 2.
Players who know in advance that they cannot play one of the rounds should therefore submit their bye request early.
♟️ Equipment
The organizer provides:
- Chess boards
- Chess sets
- Chess clocks
Players therefore do not need to bring their own tournament equipment.
⭐ FIDE Rating
The Major and Reserve sections are FIDE rated.
The Booster section is US Chess rated only.
Players entering the FIDE-rated sections should make sure that any required federation and identification information is correct before the tournament.
♿ Accessibility
The US Chess event listing identifies the venue as:
Handicap Accessible
🌎 Residency
There is no residency restriction.
Eligible players from outside Illinois may participate.
🌐 Official Links
US Chess:
https://new.uschess.org/jun-wilson-chess-fide-plus-score-23
Registration:
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/WCJun27FIDE23
Wilson Chess:
https://www.wilson-chess.com/
Organizer
♟️ About Wilson Chess
Wilson Chess is a chess education and tournament organization based in the greater Chicago, Illinois area. Founded in 2023 by Danial Wilson, the organization combines US Chess and FIDE-rated tournament activity with private coaching, group instruction, scholastic programs, camps, and school-based chess. Its competitive program ranges from beginner-friendly scholastic events to large open tournaments and FIDE-rated events for experienced players.
Wilson Chess operates tournaments in several formats, including Swiss events, scholastic competitions, rapid and blitz chess, round robins, and multi-section open tournaments with cash prizes. In addition, its educational program serves both junior and adult players through one-on-one lessons, seminars, camps, and school programs. The organization works with K–8 schools and high schools while also supporting fundraising activities for schools and nonprofit organizations.
Danial Wilson, the founder and president, remains the primary figure behind the organization. He is a US Chess National Tournament Director and FIDE Arbiter with extensive experience as a coach, organizer, and tournament director. Wilson Chess has an active 2026 schedule, including the Illinois Open State Championship, Chicago-area open tournaments, scholastic events, regular FIDE-rated competitions, and a GM/IM norm invitational.
📜 History and Development
Wilson Chess was established in 2023 with a dual focus on tournament organization and chess education. Its development has been closely connected with the Chicagoland chess community and with Danial Wilson’s work in scholastic chess.
Wilson previously received the Chicago Public Schools Coach of the Year award in 2019 for his work with the Taft High School chess program. He has also served in tournament-directing and organizing roles at major US Chess events and has worked with the Chicago Chess Foundation.
As Wilson Chess expanded, it developed a broad tournament calendar covering both scholastic and adult competition. The organization also works with King Registration on a number of its larger tournaments.
🏆 Tournament Activity
Wilson Chess has a substantial program of rated tournaments during 2026. The 2026 Chicago Summer Open, held June 19–21 in Schaumburg, featured six rating sections, with the top three sections FIDE rated. The event offered a $10,000 guaranteed prize fund and was accompanied by scholastic and blitz competitions.
A major event on the current schedule is the 2026 Illinois Open State Championship, scheduled for September 3–7, 2026 in Lisle. Wilson Chess and King Registration are organizing the event, which offers six sections, FIDE rating in the Open, Under 2100, and Under 1900 sections, and a $15,000 prize fund. The program also includes the Illinois Open Blitz Championship and an individual scholastic tournament.
Wilson Chess and King Registration are additionally scheduled to organize the 2026 Chicago Fall GM/IM Norm Round Robin from September 30 to October 4. The nine-round FIDE- and US Chess-rated invitational is designed to provide opportunities for GM and IM norms. Wilson Chess also continues its recurring FIDE Plus Score events and scholastic tournament series.
🎓 Youth Chess and Training
Chess education forms the other main part of Wilson Chess’s activity. The organization offers private lessons, group seminars, chess camps, and school programs, with instruction adapted to different playing levels.
Its school program includes chess enrichment for K–8 students and competitive programs for high-school players. Students can therefore combine regular instruction with tournament experience through Wilson Chess’s scholastic competitions.
The coaching team includes International Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan, who serves as a premier chess coach, and Illinois-based coach Austin Earsley, alongside Danial Wilson. Their programs cover players ranging from beginners to experienced tournament competitors.
🏛️ Organization and Leadership
Danial Wilson is the founder and president of Wilson Chess. In addition to his organizational responsibilities, he works as a private and scholastic coach, tournament director, and tournament organizer.
Wilson is certified as a National Tournament Director by US Chess and is a FIDE Arbiter. His background in both scholastic and open tournament chess helps connect the organization’s educational programs with its expanding competitive calendar.
Wilson Chess also maintains an advisory connection with experienced figures in the Chicago chess community, including representatives with backgrounds in nonprofit chess development and large-scale tournament organization.
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