Caveman Chess working with US Chess provides this opportunity for anyone grade 12 or under to obtain a US Chess membership at about 50% - 75% off!

U.S. Chess Membership Voucher (Group Rate)

This is a membership voucher provided by US Chess as part of a group membership purchase by Caveman Chess, LLC. This is designed to make US Chess membership more affordable for large groups, such as schools and the organizations that work with them. Caveman Chess, has pre-purchased membership vouchers which you may in turn purchase and activate, which means we take the price-risk - any leftover vouchers cost us in the end.

Our current vouchers may be activated until Thu, 10/26/2023 - 14:24, and begin a 1-year membership upon activation.

By Caveman Chess taking the risk of purchasing 300 vouchers, the cost is lowered to $9 per voucher, plus a $1 processing fee that covers credit card processing and website fees, including minimal programming costs.

You must be within two weeks of your US Chess expiration date, or a former member, or a first-time member in any grade through grade 12 to use the voucher. To activate the voucher, you will go to the US Chess website at https://new.uschess.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=8 (or go to the main page and choose “Join” and then “Redeem Voucher.”) Although vouchers generally activate immediately, we recommend you do so at least a day before a tournament in case an issue arises. Full instructions will accompany the voucher number you receive via email.

We try to address voucher orders the same day, but we are a small company, and sometimes life intrudes. So we promise to send out vouchers within three business days.

Voucher purchases are managed through Stripe or PayPal, allowing either PayPal or credit card payments, including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. You don’t have to be a PayPal member to use your credit card through PayPal.

To purchase vouchers, click here.

How Does the Voucher Work?

Caveman Chess purchased a block of memberships at $9.00 each. You may then buy those vouchers from us. The voucher acts as a coupon at the U.S. Chess website to allow students (through grade 12) to pay for a membership. Per U.S. Chess rules, we charge the same price for the vouchers as we paid. We also charge a $1 fee to cover PayPal, Stripe, and Squarespace fees, website time, and expenses. The voucher you purchase can be redeemed online for a one-year U.S. Chess membership. To do so, you must not be a current member, or you may be within a few weeks of your membership expiring.

Who is eligible to be part of a Group Membership Plan?

Group Membership Plans are designed for all school-age groups through 12th grade but are restricted to residents of the United States. Also, you must not currently be a member or must be within a few weeks of your membership expiring.

What benefits do members in a Group Membership Plan receive?

Group Members receive all U.S. Chess membership benefits except printed magazines. They will have online access to both Chess Life and Chess Life for Kids through the U.S. Chess website. (Separate website registration required.)

Can former U.S. Chess members be part of a Group Membership Plan?

Yes, providing they meet other membership eligibility requirements. Also, someone whose U.S. Chess membership will expire in the next few weeks may be renewed as a member of a Group Membership plan.

Who takes care of redeeming the voucher?

You, or your parents, coach, or teacher. We will email the voucher code to you within 3 days of your purchase (usually the same day), along with instructions for redeeming it.

How long is a voucher valid?

The current vouchers are valid until Thu, 10/26/2023 - 14:24. Each membership is good for 12 months from the voucher activation.

What information is required to redeem a voucher?

If the individual is a current or former U.S. Chess member, you will need their 8-digit U.S. Chess Member ID. PLEASE BE SURE TO ENTER THE PLAYER’S CHESS MEMBER ID, or you will create a second record - and rating - for that person, and they will need to merge their rating records. You will also need the member's full name, mailing address, sex, and birthdate. Please enter the correct birthdate since it impacts prizes at some tournaments. An email address is not required, but if available is especially important to ensure that the member receives the full benefits of their U.S. Chess membership, including registration for the U.S. Chess website.

Does redeeming a voucher cost anything?

No, the voucher and membership have already been paid for by purchasing the voucher.