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Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel and Conference Center; 5440 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
Players must be under age 21 as of January 1, 2026 (born after January 1, 2005).
U21 section - Under age 21, born after January 1, 2005
U15 section - Under age 15, born after January 1, 2011
U11 section - Under age 11, born after January 1, 2015
U8 section - Under age 8, born after January 1, 2018
* 6 Round Swiss System with 4 sections: (based on age as of 1/1/26): U21, U15, U11, U8.
* The U21 and U15 sections are FIDE-rated and US Chess-rated. Other sections are US Chess-rated only.
* The FIDE-rated sections uses FIDE rules, while the others use US Chess rules.
Equipment: Boards, sets, scoresheets and clocks provided by Caveman Chess, LLC.
GMs, free entry.
IMs, WGMs, 50% off entry.
FMs, 25% off entry.
"Onsite" entries will be done online at the site. Players registering late will possibly receive an automatic ½ bye in round one.
"Onsite" entries will be done online at the site. Players registering late will possibly receive an automatic ½ bye in round one.
U21 and U15: G/90; +30
U11 and U8: G/60; d5
U21 and U15 Schedule:
» Friday 6/19: 1:00 PM, 6:00 PM
» Saturday 6/20: 9:00 AM, 2:30 PM
» Sunday 6/21: 9:00 AM, 2:30 PM
U11 and U8 Schedule:
» Saturday 6/20: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM
» Sunday 6/21: 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:45 PM
Byes:
» Two ½ point byes are available for use in any round, and they must be confirmed by the end of round 2.
"Onsite" entries will be done online at the site. Players registering late will possibly receive an automatic ½ bye in round one.
*Summary of FIDE-US Chess rules differences 2023
-> The hotel is located just 5 -10 minutes from O’Hare Airport, traffic dependent. Participants can also take the Blue Line “L” from O’Hare to the first stop, and then walk half a mile to the hotel.
-> Shuttle Service: There is a shuttle service available from the hotel to O’Hare Airport.
Email: contact@cavemanchess.com
This is a summary of essential Terms and Conditions. To see all Terms and Conditions, go to https://www.cavemanchess.com/terms-conditions
Withdrawals: To withdraw from an event, go to https://cavechess.cc/withdraw and fill out the form. Emails will be ignored.
Refunds: Go to the Terms and Conditions link above for the entire policy. Here are important points:
Registration Corrections and Changes: Please verify the information before submitting the registration. For example, some browsers with persistent "autofill" tools often overwrite a participant's name with the name of the person completing the registration.
Prizes: It is important to see all of our terms and conditions for prize payment at Terms and Conditions for Prizes. Key rules include:
Photographs/Video: By registering, you agree to allow photographs and video of your image to be posted on our websites or related social media. Titled players and players at least age 13 agree to the use of their full name on our websites or social media along with images. Players under the age of 13 must be registered by their parents or guardians who agree that their names can be used in tournament standings or other listings, their first names may be used in general photos or videos, and their full names may be used in prize photos or videos.
Participants or their legal representatives agree to these terms by registering the player.
Caveman Chess pays our Tournament Directors and Staff fairly, often exceeding Cook County's minimum wage. Unlike other chess providers who hire staff as independent contractors and usually pay less, we believe in fair compensation. Consider this when comparing our entry fees with others.