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Instruction & Competition

Caveman Chess provides instruction and competition.

We provide education, not enrichment, unlike in-school providers. We use classical instruction and training methods, learning methods, and modern computer techniques. Students will have assignments and homework.

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. As the clientele builds, multiple sections of the same course will be available each week, for when conflicts occur.

The most cost-effective approach is through our memberships program, which provides free or discounted access to classes and tournaments.

Please refer to the memberships page for monthly pricing.

Camps, Tournaments & Events

  • UPCOMING WORKSHOPS: Chess Day! Workshops February 14 and February 17

    • Starting at $40

    • More education, more fun, more workshop time, lower price

  • Spring Break Camp: March 24-28

  • Summer Camps posted soon

  • Caveman Chess Overnight Camp July 20-25

  • US Junior, US Senior and other events: July 25-27

More Information will be posted soon.

Our Playing Sites

Tournaments under 100 players

  • Caveman Chess Center, Signature Building, 222 S. Prospect Avenue, Floor R, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Tournaments of more than 100 players

  • Hilton-Chicago-Northbrook, 2855 Milwaukee Avenue, Northbrook, Illinois, 60062. Near Willow & I-294. Corner of Milwaukee & Winkleman.