WEASEL MOOT XX
Three Rounds on October 2nd to 4th, 2026
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The Noble Sport of Treachery, Honoured Since 1967

Frequently Asked Questions

Weasel Moot, Chicago’s premier Diplomacy tournament, returns for its 20th edition from October 2–4, 2026! Join us for three days of competition, variants, social events, and community fun at the Springhill Suites in Park Ridge!

Moot is run by the Windy City Weasels, one of the longest-running and most vibrant Diplomacy clubs in the world.  We’ve been sharpening Chicago’s fangs for over 20 years!  Whether you’re chasing the title, exploring variants, or just here for the camaraderie, you’ll be part of that legacy.

Stay in touch with other participants by joining the official Weasel Moot Discord Channel! 

Official Tournament Rules

Code of Conduct

The Weasel Moot XX champion will be given the coveted title of “Alpha Weasel” and join an elite cast of Alpha Weasels, replacing first time reigning champion Andrew Wu. 

Schedule of events

Optional Side Events:

  • Friday, October 2nd at 6:00pm CDT:
    Dinner, Open Gaming, late night Karaoke

Round 1: Saturday, October 3rd 

  • 8:00am CDT: Check-In
  • 9:00am CDT: Game Start

Round 2: Saturday, October 3rd 

  • 5:00pm CDT: Check-In
  • 6:00pm CDT: Game Start

Round 3: Sunday, October 4th

  • 8:00am CDT: Check-In
  • 9:00am CDT: Game Start
  • 4:00pm CDT: Awards ceremony

What you can expect

  • Learn To Play Diplomacy – Free 4-hour teaching games for newcomers 

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Watch the Diplomacy Tournament Guide!

LODGING, PARKING, AND PUBLIC TRANSIT

VENUE

Weasel Moot XX will be hosted at the Springhill Suites at 8101 W Higgins Rd, Chicago, IL 60631. This hotel is in Park Ridge near O’Hare airport.  A free shuttle runs from the airport to the hotel every 30 minutes.  Parking is free for Moot attendees.

OFFICIAL HOTEL ROOM BLOCK

King and double full suites are $132/night.  If you only want to book for Friday and Saturday, you can use this link or brave the AI receptionist at (773) 867-0000 (if you eventually get through to a person, mention the Windy City Weasels).

If you want to include Sunday (at the same discounted rate), you have to contact the hotel’s group coordinator, Nicole, directly by calling (773) 653-2011 or emailing nkowal@firsthospitality.com. 

Scoring

Game 405 actual results

Weasel Moot XIX will be played using the Open Tribute scoring system. This system is also used in the Virtual Diplomacy League (VDL). The incentives in Open Tribute scoring can be summarized as “top the board if possible, with as many supply centers as possible, otherwise survive and keep the board-topper as small as possible.”

All participants of Weasel Moot must follow the NADF Code of Conduct. 

Learn More About Open Tribute Scoring!

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$40

Early Registration

($50 after Sep 1)

  • Full Weasels get a $5 Discount!
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$20

Early Student Registration
($25 after Sep 1)

  • Students get half-price
  • Full Weasels get a $5 Discount!
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$20

For 1 game

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Pay Registration fees Via PayPal

Pay your registration fees in advance using the pay now button below. 

If you plan to attend but don’t want to pay just yet, let us know at info@windycityweasels.org and we’ll add you to the list. Please let us know in advance for space and food planning.

Registration

List of Registrants

  1. Adam Silverman (paid)
  2. Andrew Zick (paid)
  3. Aubrey Wahler (paid)
  4. Aurora Attemann (paid)
  5. Ben Kellman (paid)
  6. Beth Harrison (paid)
  7. Brandon Fogel (paid)
  8. Bryan Pravel (paid)
  9. Caden Towlson (paid)
  10. Carson Klover (paid)
  11. Chris Kelly (paid)
  12. Daniel Perry (paid)
  13. Don Glass (paid)
  14. Eber Condrell (paid)
  15. Ed Sullivan (paid)
  16. Edi Birsan (paid)
  17. Emmet Wainwright (paid)
  18. Gabe Racz (paid)
  19. Griffin Schwartz (paid)
  20. Ian Charnetski (paid)
  21. Matteo Russionello (paid)
  22. Matthew Phillips (paid)
  23. Noah Merritt (paid)
  24. Peter Cook (paid)
  25. Rob Chase (paid)
  26. Ted Phillips (paid)
  27. Tegh Thind (paid)
  28. Tim Crosby (paid)
  29. Tim Richardson (paid)
  30. Wes Ketchum (paid)
  31. Zach Onken
  32. Zachary Schwartz (paid)
  33. Zachary Tapp (paid)

Frequently Asked Questions

We are collecting registrations though a Google Form. Click here or the button below to register! 

As an NADF sanctioned tournament, Weasel Moot will use the official NADF  Code of Conduct which can be found here. This Code of Conduct is extremely important to the Windy City Weasels. In addition to providing guidance on appropriate behaviors, the Code of Conduct serves as a consciousness raiser. It alerts everyone that there is a cultural problem that needs to be addressed and encourages players to actively encourage diversity and inclusivity which are essential to the growth of this hobby. 

How much
$50 for Registration
Paid-up Weasels get a $5 discount (click here for more info on dues)
Students pay half-price
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The sooner you can let us know the better as it makes it easier to plan, but you do not need to pre-register to participate. 

There are will be four rounds in total, one Friday night, two on Saturday, and one on Sunday. Your standings score will be the sum of your three best rounds.  You are welcome to play all four rounds if you’d like. Full details of the schedule of events can be found here. 

This tournament will use the Open Tribute scoring system. Find out more about this scoring system here. 

You can find the official tournament rules here. 

  1. Download and install the Discord app  and join the NADF Discord Server. Most if not all of the pre-tournament announcements will be centrally posted in the Weasel Moot channel.  Also, introduce yourself and get to know your competition. We are a welcoming community!
  2. If you are NEW to the game of Diplomacy, welcome! Former Windy City Weasel Jorge Zhang has created a Diplomacy Resources website with some great resources for newer players to help get them started from a strategic standpoint. Also, feel free to ask questions or for advice in Discord! 
  3. Watch the Legendary Tactics Diplomacy Tournament Guide for an overview of what to expect. 
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Join the Windy City Weasels

Founded in 2006, the Windy City Weasels are one of the most active Diplomacy leagues in North America. We are known for our fierce competition, strong traditions, upstanding character, and the propensity for Turkey to open to Armenia. Full Members can play in league games and qualify for the Weasel Royale championship game!

Become a member today!