2025 All-Girls National Championships (Chicago, IL)

APRIL 4-6, 2025

20th ANNUAL 

KCF ALL-GIRLS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

April 4-6, 2025

 presented by, Kasparov Chess Foundation 

Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation, & US Chess

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place – Chicago, IL
2233 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr

Time is running out!
The entry fee for the 20th Annual KCF All-Girls National Chess Championships 
increases after March 10, so don’t miss your chance to register at the lower rate!

REGISTER NOW >>>

Secure your spot today and join us for an unforgettable weekend of competitive chess and inspiration!

Exciting News! Legendary World Champion Garry Kasparov to Attend the 2025 KCF All-Girls Nationals

We are thrilled to announce that legendary World Champion  Garry Kasparov will be making a special appearance at the 20th Annual KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship. As one of the greatest chess players of all time, Kasparov’s presence at this milestone event will be an unforgettable experience for all participants.

Please Note: There will be no book signing, meet and greet, or other open event for the public to meet Garry Kasparov. His appearance is part of the tournament activities.

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

Entry Fee: $ 125 by March 10,  $ 175 by March 24,  $225 by April 3, $250 Onsite

Format: 6SS, G/90,d5

Opening Ceremony: Fri 2:30pm. 

Rounds: Rd. 1 – Fri 3:00pm; Rounds 2-4 – Sat 10:00am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm; Rounds 5-6 – Sun 9:00am & 1:00pm

Awards: 5:00pm

Hotel: single – quad $169 Reservations: Online or (847) 777-6500.  Reserve early rate may increase / sell out. 

SECTIONS / AWARDS – Age as of 1/1/2025

Under 8 top 14 individuals, top 500 – 799, top U500, top 6 schools

Under 10 top 16 individuals, top 700 – 999, top U700, top 6 schools

Under 12 top 16 individuals, top 900 – 1199, top U900, top 6 schools

Under 14 top 16 individuals, top 1100 – 1399, top U1100, top 3 schools

Under 16 top 8 individuals, Top 1300 – 1599, top U1300, top 3 schools

Under 18 top 8 individuals, Top 1500 – 1799, top U1500, top 3 schools

(top 3 players added for team scores)

SIDE EVENTS 

Blitz Tournament (G/3 +2) – 5 double rounds, one section. Fri. April 4, 7:00 PM
Entry Fee: $45 by March 24, $60 after/onsite. Online registration closes at 2 pm, onsite registration closes at 5:00 pm.
Awards: Top 10 players

Bughouse Tournament (G/5,d0) – Number of rounds will be determine by the number of entries, one section. Fri. April 4 , 11:00 AM
Entry Fee : $50 per team. Online registration closes on April 4 at 9 AM CST. Onsite registration 9 – 10 am.
Awards: Top 5 teams