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Tuesday, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st, 2026.
Signature 222 South Prospect, Floor R, Park Ridge, IL 60068
3 Sections: Gold (1800 and up), Silver (U1800: 1400 - 1799), and Bronze (U1400: below 1400). Play-up fee: $20; play-up allowed only if within 200 points of the section.
Rounds/Style: 5-round Swiss System
No tournament check-in at the site is needed. Just verify your registration online before the tournament. If there are issues that require making changes to your registration, please visit cavechess.cc/change.
Time Control: G/60; d5
Schedule: Every Tuesday in March, starting at 7:00 PM.
Entry Fee:
Byes: Two ½-point bye available for any round, committed by the end of round 3. No byes may be added or rescinded after round 3.
Mem Req'd: US Chess membership is required, please obtain before the event. Discounted scholastic (ages 5-18) memberships are available at cavechess.cc/voucher. Free US Chess membership to Park Ridge students (ages 5-18).
Chess Equipment: Boards, sets, and clocks provided by Caveman Chess, LLC.
Parking: Free parking. Visitors' parking behind the building and the SW corner lot @ Garden & S. Fairview Streets, also street parking.
Questions: contact@cavemanchess.com.
Ratings: February supplement. All sections are US Chess-rated.
Watch for additional information on upcoming events at
1. https://www.cavemanchess.com/new-events
2. Caveman Chess Registration at https://register.cavemanchess.com
Special note to players!
Make sure to carefully read the terms and conditions.