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2023 Caveman Beginner Open

  • Elmhurst University-Frick Center 190 South Prospect Avenue Elmhurst, IL, 60126 United States (map)

Must be under 1200 USCF

  • 4SS, G/30 D5

  • Frick Hall, Elmhurst University
    (Room TBD. Participants will be contacted in advance.)

  • Register by clicking here.

    Entry Fee: $10 online by January 17th midnight CT

    $20 online by June 1st, midnight CT;

    $25 online until July 10th midnight CT.

    $40 online until July 21st midnight CT.

    All entries will be completed online.

  • Dorm Rooms are available, initially ranging from $60-$85 a person. Reserve early! Nearby hotels – 10 within 2.5 miles 45 within 5 miles. Shop for dorm rooms at https://www.cavemanchess.com/dorm-rooms-for-tournaments.

  • USCF rated. June supplement used for US Chess ratings which are used for pairings and prizes.

  • Plaques to top 3 Players. Medals to everyone else. Plaques sent within 10 business days after the tournament.

  • There is no tournament check-in. Please verify your information online before the tournament.

  • Round Times: Saturday
    R1 9:30 am
    R2 10:45 am
    R3 1:00 pm
    R4 2:15 pm

  • Thu eve, GM Lecture, Dinner with Grandmasters and show, Saturday Blitz after R4. Blitz registration will be posted online separately. Free WiFi on campus. Caveman Chess Camp 7/16-21; adult-only camp sections available, see website for details.

  • Sets and Clocks: Caveman Chess provides sets, boards; please bring clocks. Please know how to set your clock for increment and how to add time to the clock in case of a time penalty. Print out instructions and carry them with you. See Setting http://pdxchess.org/wp-content/uploads/Setting-the-popular-digital-clocks-for-G90inc30.pdf . Also, check YouTube for videos of your clock and know how to add penalty time.

  • Email: Contact@cavemanchess.com with the below subject line, and your tournament and name in the first line of the email body.

    Subject Lines

    Withdraw to withdraw

    Question to ask a question.

  • Terms and Conditions: See Terms & Conditions — Caveman Chess including information on withdrawals, refunds, COVID, etc.

    Be sure to follow our Withdrawal policies

Earlier Event: July 21
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Later Event: November 18
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