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IMCChicago, ILInsight Program
2026 US Chess Academy- University of Chicago On-Campus Qualifier
The 2026 US Chess Academy On-Campus Qualifier in Chicago offers college students a unique chess competition with opportunities to meet top traders and the World Chess Champion.
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Program Highlights
- Compete in-person at IMC Chicago office on May 2, 2026.
- Winners advance to championship finals in July 2026.
- Finalists play a showmatch with World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen.
- Tour IMC's Chicago office and learn about trading environment.
- Network with IMC traders, researchers, technologists, and recruiters.
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Key Dates
- Application deadline: April 26, 2026.
- Eligibility notifications: April 27, 2026.
- Qualifier event: May 2, 2026.
- Championship finals: July 12-13, 2026.
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Eligibility Requirements
- Full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student at MIT.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Valid Chess.com account required.
- Available to compete May 2, 2026 qualifier.
- Available to travel to Chicago for July finals.