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2026 U.S. Junior Open Championship


  • Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel and Conference Center 5440 North River Road Rosemont, IL, 60018 United States (map)

2026 U.S. Junior Open Championship

Friday-Sunday, July 19 - 21, 2026, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Time Controls:

U21 & U15: G/90;+30

U11 & U8: G/60;d5

Sections: U21, U15, U11, U8 - Age as of January 1st, 2026

Equipment: Boards, sets, & scoresheets and clocks provided by Caveman Chess, LLC.

More details & registration at cavechess.cc/orc (special discount) OR kingregistration.com/event/USJunior26

Book a hotel room at www.cavechess.cc/festival-tourneys-hotel

Prizes: $11,000 unconditionally guaranteed and 60 Plaques!

U21 & U15 Registration Fee:

  • $75 through April 5th (only on cavechess.cc/orc)

  • $120 through May 3rd

  • $155 through May 19th

  • $180 through June 12th

  • $205 after that; NO ONSITE ENTRIES!

U11 & U8 Registration Fee:

  • $50 through April 5th (only on cavechess.cc/orc)

  • $80 through May 3rd

  • $100 through May 19th

  • $120 through June 12th

  • $155 after that; NO ONSITE ENTRIES!

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