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Caveman Chess is "Chess without finesse."

FIDE Master Kevin L. Bachler was nicknamed "Caveman" in 1981 when National Master Albert Chow described his play as "stone age chess", and said "You play like a caveman."  Certainly, many of Kevin's early games illustrate a creative flair of tactical chess.  Since that nickname in 1981 the phrase "caveman chess" has nearly become a standard chess term, describing an attacking style.  In recent years Kevin's play has become more positional, although the Caveman approach will always be part of his style.

We provide services to focus on these areas:

	Chess instruction, chess coaching and chess camp management
	Tournament organization
	Tournament direction

Instruction - Illinois' Top Chess Coach

Kevin L. Bachler, "Caveman"  is nationally recognized as an excellent chess teacher.  Kevin has taught both adults and juniors, and in the past few years has focused on junior chess.  His individual and group students have been among the most impressive scholastic teams in the country.   Consider these accomplishments by Caveman's students in during his most active coaching period from 1994 through 2007:

	Six individual state champions
	Nine state championship teams
	Two major national championship teams
	One minor national championship team
	Often a top 10 team in national competition
	Three high school state championships and three second place finishes in seven years

	A streak 22 consecutive team wins Illinois/Indiana chess tournaments
	High school team went 27-1 in matches in 2002

Caveman emphasizes quality and diversity - we believe in students who have a range of activities including chess.  He provides his teaching expertise only to a select audience. 

Camps

OleChess is the primary chess camp with which we are involved.  OleChess 2010 just recently completed, and included instructors GM Kaidanov, GM Shulman, and IM Krush.  We are currently planning OleChess 2011.

Tournament Organization and Direction

Caveman Chess has organized both scholastic and open tournaments.  If you are interested in working with us on organizing an event, please contact us.

Caveman has more than thirty-five years of experience in directing Swiss System, Round Robin, and match style events.

Our Mission

We provide unique and professional chess instruction, tournaments, and related chess services and chess equipment to adults and youth.

We are developing a professional organization to host quality chess tournaments, to develop training materials, to provide chess instructors, and to develop a unique brand of chess clothing and chess equipment.  Other chess organizations have set similar goals; we  provide unique value and professionalism.

Profile

Caveman Chess provides value to our customers through a professional approach that is unique in chess due to its strong client focus and its preparation.

Scholastic Chess

Caveman Chess has in the past devoted a great deal of time to scholastic chess in Park Ridge, Illinois.  Teams trained by Caveman are of a national caliber.

Since October 1, 1999

Contact Information

Telephone

847-698-9365

FAX

 

847-318-9288