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2027 Caveman Chess Festival
Tentative Dates
July 18th - 25th, 2027
5440 North River Road, Rosemont, IL, 60018
— Additional details will be announced soon. —
Simultaneous Exhibitions
Watch nationally recognized players challenge dozens of opponents simultaneously. Caveman Chess hosts exciting simultaneous exhibitions that inspire players of every level.
Chess Camps
Summer Day
Weekly — June 16th through August 15th
Email Confirmation
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If you do not see the email confirmation in your inbox, please check your junk mail folder, as it may have been filtered there by your email provider.
US Chess Memberships
Caveman Chess, in partnership with US Chess, offers discounted memberships for players aged five to eighteen through a special voucher. The voucher is 50% of the price of an “e-magazine” membership, which is free with the voucher. In 2026 voucher prices rose to $12, including our service fee of $2. The service fee covers credit card charged fees and programming / maintenance fees. You can purchase a voucher from Caveman Chess and then redeem it on the US Chess website. For more details, click here.
Instructional & Competition Pricing
Caveman Chess offers a subscription model for individuals taking classes or lessons, as well as for those seeking discounts on tournaments and other competitions.
This monthly subscription model simplifies pricing. To view the pricing details for classes, competitions, and more, please visit the subscriptions page.
Event “Ticket” Flash Sales
In the chess world, flash sales for tournaments and camps are rare due to the focus on direct fairness and simplicity.
However, just like in the travel industry, empty seats mean lost revenue! To enhance your experience, Caveman Chess may occasionally introduce flash sales to boost participation.
Keep in mind, once you're registered, there are no refunds if a flash sale pops up!
Secure your spot and price by registering early—waiting for a deal might cost you more in the end. Don’t miss out on the chance to elevate your game!
Registration
You can register for any event by starting at our registration page. This page explains how to register for each type of event.
Go here to register.
— Caveman Chess Instruction & Competition —
Caveman Chess provides instruction and competition. Unlike many providers, we provide education, not enrichment, using classical instruction, training methods, and modern computer techniques. Students will have assignments.
We teach players to do it right and do it well. They will know how to use a clock and keep notation so that they can share their tournament games and improve afterward.
We offer classes, seminars, workshops, day and overnight camps and individual lessons. Each type of instruction meets different needs at different price points. Please see “Our Philosophy”, Camps & Workshops and Instructions and Credentials for more information.
Classes are weekly. Eventually, multiple sections of each course will be available weekly when students have conflicts. Our memberships program provides discounted classes and tournaments for cost-effectiveness. Refer to the memberships page for pricing.
Our Playing Sites
Tournaments under 100 players:
Caveman Chess Center, Signature Building
222 S. Prospect Avenue, Floor R, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Tournaments over 100 players:
Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel and Conference Center
5440 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
