2nd Ignition Starcraft Open [Chicago]

1st place: URHypeR
$250 cash
SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset

2nd place: Everize
$175 cash
SteelSeries Siberia Neckband

3rd place: Crilmon
$100 cash
SteelSeries Kinzu Mouse

4th place: SCAKamker
$50 cash
SteelSeries 9HD Mousepad

5th place: [SCS]Cheeto
$25 cash
SteelSeries 4HD Mousepad

6th place: gSTARraw
$20 cash

If you think that you might get knocked out of the tournament quickly or you're not competing, no worries - there will be plenty of goodies to be won throughout the day:

Ignite Gift Cards
HotS poster
SteelSeries QCK Mousepads
A SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset




Sunday, March 24th, 2013
Doors/Check-in at 11:00am





Ignite Gaming Lounge
3341 N. Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
(Free parking lot, free street parking)

Ignite’s brand new space offers delicious concessions, extended lounge space, and more PC’s (46 in total!)



$20 pre-registration via PayPal
$25 at-door registration (sold out, sorry!)
Pre-registration is currently: SOLD OUT

Your registration guarantees you a spot in the bracket, as well as grants you a PC rental for the duration of your tournament play.

When on PayPal, please make sure to include your HotS name/character code, or e-mail it to contactus@ignitenetwork.com.
After registering, you should receive a confirmation e-mail within 24 hours. Please e-mail contactus@ignitenetwork.com if you do not receive a confirmation e-mail.

Note: All players must own their own HotS account on tournament day.



Format: Double elimination, check the official ruleset for more info.
Map Pool:
Akilon Wastes
Bel’Shir Vestige Le
Daybreak LE
Neo Planet S LE
Newkirk Precint
Korhal City
Star Station
Whirlwind LE
IPL DF Atlas
Map selection: Each player takes turns eliminating maps until either 1 or 3 remain. The higher seed eliminates first. In BO3's, the higher seed chooses the first map of the 3, and the loser selects the next map.
Seeding: Since player ranks will be indeterminable, all seeds will be randomized.
Equipment: You will be playing on Ignite's high-end gaming PC's. You may use Ignite's peripherals, which include SteelSeries Siberia v2 gaming headsets, SteelSeries 3200 DPI Kana mice, SteelSeries 9HD mousepads, and Logitech keyboards. You may bring your own keyboard and mouse, if desired.
Full Rules: All pre-registered players will receive a tournament ruleset via e-mail prior to tournament day.



Please be sure to thank our generous sponsors, who have made this tournament possible:



SteelSeries manufactures high-performance gaming gear used by professional gamers all over the world. They have continuously dedicated their efforts to growing local gaming communities, as well as the industry as a whole. SteelSeries has provided prizing and giveaways for attendees of the Ignition Starcraft Open.



Ignite Gaming Lounge serves as the center for all things gaming in Chicago, hosting regular meet-ups, community events, and tournaments. Ignite has graciously provided their facility and staff for the Ignition Starcraft Open.


Feel free to join the Facebook event page and join the Chicago SC2 Facebook Group.
It’s going to be a really fun day for tournament players, casual players, and spectators, so don’t miss the first big HotS tournament in Chicago!