Meet Our Affiliates

Chess Weekend was formed in 2005 over dinner by Glenn Panner and Tim Just. We came to the conclusion that what was missing from weekend tournaments was … a more complete and fun experience for players to remember!

While based in the Chicago area, Chess Weekend has held events across the country such as Minnesota, California, and Atlantic City New Jersey. We plan to expand and bring our high-quality events all over the country (sneak preview: Omaha, Seattle, and Arizona are next up). Please join us at one of upcoming events, and see for yourself what sets our tournaments apart.

Vist: https://www.chessweekend.com/

*A chess center in uptown Park Ridge 10 minutes from O'Hare
*Easy access from I-90 and I-294
*Our small to mid-sized tournaments are in uptown Park Ridge, larger events are in Northbrook or Wheeling
*Open tournaments
*Scholastic tournaments
*Classes, lectures, and individual instruction for all ages, Pre-K to 90
*Premier internationally drawing chess camps in the Chicago region, with a 30 year history

FIDE Master, FIDE Trainer, US Chess Professional Coach Kevin Bachler provides instruction, along with a cadre of Grandmasters who focus on classical and historical chess training as a key to obtaining a deeper understanding of chess.

Caveman Chess, LLC
27 Morris St
Park Ridge, IL…

Bloomington-Normal Area Scholastic Chess 
A Non-Profit Group Promoting Scholastic Chess in the Bloomington-Normal Area

Welcome to BNASC - web home of Bloomington Normal Area Scholastic Chess. BNASC is a Not for Profit organization of Chess Clubs, Teachers, Tournament directors with the purpose of supporting organized Chess Tournament play.   

On the site you will find a Schedule of Events - Listings of Tournament Directors and Teachers - and other articles of interest to the Bloomington Normal Area Scholastic Chess Community. 

Visit - https://www.bnasc.org/