2026 U.S. Junior Open Championship
Jun
19
to Jun 21

2026 U.S. Junior Open Championship

  • Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel and Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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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2026 U.S. Senior Open Championship
Jun
19
to Jun 21

2026 U.S. Senior Open Championship

  • Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel and Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2026 U.S. Senior Open Championship

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

Time Control: G/90;+30

Two Sections: Open and Reserve (U1800)

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

More details & registration at cavechess.cc/orc (special discount) OR kingregistration.com/event/US26Senior

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

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!

  • +$40 for playing up

  • $60 for round 2 re-entry with a 1/2 point bye for round one.

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2026 Caveman Medior (Not JR Not SR) Open
Jun
19
to Jun 21

2026 Caveman Medior (Not JR Not SR) Open

  • Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel and Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2026 Caveman Medior (Not JR Not SR) Open

Friday-Sunday, June 19th-21st, 2026, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Time Control: G/90+30

Two Sections: Open and Reserve (U1800).

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

More details & registration at cavechess.cc/orc (special discount) OR kingregistration.com/event/Caveman26Medior

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

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!

  • +$40 for playing up

  • $60 for round 2 re-entry with a 1/2 point bye for round one.

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Jun
19

2026 Friday Fun Open

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  • Google Calendar ICS

2026 Friday Fun Open

Friday, June 19th, 2026, 1:30 AM-5:30 PM

Time Control: G/30;d5

One Section: Anyone who wants to have fun!

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

More details & registration at cavechess.cc/orc (special discount) OR kingregistration.com/event/2026FridayFun

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

Registration Fee:

  • $10 through May 18th

  • $15 through June 18th

  • $20 through June 19th, 12:30 PM.

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Jun
20

2026 Caveman Beginner Open #1

  • Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel and Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Caveman Beginner Open #1

Saturday, June 20th, 2026, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM

Three Sections: U1400, U1000, and U600

Time Controls:

U1400: G/50;d5

U1000 & U600: G/30;d5

Rounds:Four for U1400, five rounds for U1000 & U600

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

More details & registration at cavechess.cc/orc (special discount) OR kingregistration.com/event/2026-Caveman-Beginners-1

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

Registration Fee:

  • $25 through April 19th

  • $30 through May 19th

  • $35 through June 19th

  • $45 through June 20th, 8:00 AM.

  • $20 fee to play up

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2026 U.S. Blind Open Championship
Jun
20
to Jun 21

2026 U.S. Blind Open Championship

  • Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel and Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2026 U.S. Blind Open Championship

Saturday-Sunday, June 20 - 21, 2026, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Time Control: G/90;+30

Equipment: Please bring your own sets, boards and clocks. We will have extra clocks if the need arises.

More details & registration at cavechess.cc/orc (special discount) OR kingregistration.com/event/Blind2026

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

Registration Fee:

  • $10 through May 19th

  • $15 through June 12th

  • $25 after that; NO ONSITE ENTRIES!

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Jun
20

2026 Senior Open and Caveman Medior Quick

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  • Google Calendar ICS

2026 Senior Open and Caveman Medior Quick

Saturday, June 20th, 2026, 7:00 PM-9:30 PM

Time Control: G10; d10

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

More details & registration at cavechess.cc/orc (special discount) OR kingregistration.com/event/SenMedQuick26

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

Registration Fee:

  • $30 to May 19th

  • $40 through June 19th

  • $55 through June 20th, 6:30 PM.

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Jun
20

2026 US Junior Open Blitz

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2026 US Junior Open Blitz

Saturday, June 20th, 2026, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Time Control: G/3;+2

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

More details & registration at cavechess.cc/orc (special discount) OR kingregistration.com/event/USJuniorBlitz26

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

Registration Fee:

  • $30 to May 19th

  • $40 through June 19th

  • $55 through June 20th, 6:30 PM.

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Jun
21

2026 Caveman Beginner Open #2

  • Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel and Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Caveman Beginner Open #2

Sunday, June 21st, 2026, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM

Three Sections: U1400, U1000, and U600

Time Controls:

U1400: G/50;d5

U1000 & U600: G/30;d5

Rounds: Four for U1400, five rounds for U1000 & U600

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

More details & registration at cavechess.cc/orc (special discount) OR kingregistration.com/event/2026-Caveman-Beginners-2

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

Registration Fee:

  • $25 through April 20th

  • $30 through May 20th

  • $35 through June 20th

  • $45 through June 21st, 8:00 AM.

  • $20 fee to play up

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