Must be legally blind. Proof will be requested.
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6SS, G/90+30
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Frick Hall, Elmhurst University
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Entry Fee: $10 online by January 17th midnight CT;
$20 online by June 1st, midnight CT;
$30 online until July 10th midnight CT.
$40 online until July 21st midnight CT.
All entries will be completed online.
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Discounted Dorm Rooms are available, ranging from $45-$60 a person per night. Nearby hotels – 10 within 2.5 miles 45 within 5 miles. Shop for dorm rooms at https://www.cavemanchess.com/dorm-rooms-for-tournaments.
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June supplement used for US Chess ratings which are used for pairings and prizes.
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All plaques are awarded based on points and tie-breaks. (Modified Median, Solkoff, Cumulative, Cumulative of Opposition in Order.)
U21 (Championship) Section:
First Place:
The first eligible player who is in or tied for first receives an invitation to the 2024 U.S. Junior Championship. They also receive an additional $500, intended (not required) as a travel stipend
Any other first-place ties, may receive up to $200 (max $1,000), irrespective of tie-breaks.
Plaques to top 10 overall; & to top age 18, 17, 16, 15,
U15 Section
1st: $200
U15 plaques to top 10 overall, top age 14, 13, 12, 11
U11 Section:
1st: $200
U11 plaques to top 10 overall, & to top age 10, 9, 8
U8 Section:
1st: $100
U8; U8 plaques to top 10 overall, plaques to top age 7, 6, U6.
Team prizes:
U21/Open Section: 1st: $300
All sections: Plaques to top 3 school teams in each section, top 3 scores count as team score.
Cash prizes paid electronically within 10 business days after the tournament and the participant has completed any required paperwork.
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There is no tournament check-in. Please verify your information online before the tournament.
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Fri 1:00pm & 6:00pm; Sat 9:00am & 2:30pm; Sun 8:30am & 2:30pm.
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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.
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Caveman Chess will provide accessible clocks. Please bring sets.
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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.
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Terms and Conditions: See Terms & Conditions — Caveman Chess including information on withdrawals, refunds, COVID, etc.
Be sure to follow our Withdrawal policies