4th Sapiens Sapiens Tournament $5000 Prize!

November 13 - 15, 2026

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Grab your chance to join the event at a special reduced advertised price! For details and to register, visit: https://cavechess.cc/orc Don’t wait—secure your spot today!

4th Sapiens Sapiens Tournament $5,000 Prize 

$5,000 in prizes based on 70 entries

Friday, Nov. 13th - Sunday, Nov. 15th, 2026. 2-Day Option available!

Location: Regus 222 South Prospect, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Sections: Two: Premier (1800+); Reserve (U1800); Play-up fee: $25, must be within 200 points of section minimum.

This tournament is limited to 100 players, so make sure to sign up early to secure a spot!

Rounds/Style: 5-round Swiss System

3-Day Schedule: G/90; +30

Friday, 7:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM

Sunday 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM

2-Day Schedule: G/60; d10 for Rds 1-2, then merge with 3-day schedule

Saturday 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, & 4:00 PM

Sunday 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM

Entry Fee (EF):

  • Register online at cavechess.cc/orc
  • $65 thru 10/10 at midnight.
  • $85 thru 10/23 at midnight.
  • $105 thru 11/6 at midnight.
  • $125 after that; registration closes one hour before Round 1!
  • $60 re-enter in round 2.
  • No entries onsite; online entries only.
  • Caveman Chess Subscribers: $15 off EF.

Byes: Two ½-point byes available, committed by the end of round 2. No byes may be added or rescinded after round 2.

Mem Req'd: US Chess membership is required, please obtain before the event. Discounted scholastic (K-12) memberships are available at cavechess.cc/voucher. Free US Chess membership to Park Ridge K-12 students.

Sections, Place and Rating Group Prizes (based on 70 entries)

     Premier Section: $1000, $600, $325     U2200: $300, $150     U2000: $300, $125

     Reserve (U1800): $700, $400, $225      U1600: $200, $150     U1400: $200, $100     U1200: $150, $75

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

Parking: Free parking. Visitors' parking behind the building and the SW corner lot @ Garden & S. Fairview Streets, also street parking.

Questions: contact@cavemanchess.com

Ratings: November supplement. All sections are US Chess-rated.

Watch for additional information on upcoming events at

1. https://www.cavemanchess.com/new-events

2. Caveman Chess Registration at https://register.cavemanchess.com 

Terms & Conditions

Registration: Registration follows the rules of the relevant sanctioning body and venue. Participants must also follow all applicable federal and state laws. Rules may vary by location.

Flash Sales: We occasionally offer flash sales to fill open spots and improve the experience for everyone.

  • Flash sales do not provide refunds to those who already registered.
  • Early registration locks in your price and spot. Waiting for a possible sale risks paying more if none occur.

Photographs / Video By registering, you agree that Caveman Chess may use photos and videos of you on our websites and social media.

  • Players age 13+ and titled players: full name may be used with images.
  • Players under 13: parents/guardians agree that first names may appear in general photos/videos and full names in prize-related content. Names may also appear in standings.

Registration Corrections & Changes: Verify all information before submitting. Autofill errors are common.

  1. Do not email. Use the Request a Correction or Change form.
  2. $5 fee per change (or set of changes). Bundle changes when possible.

Withdrawals: Use the Request a Withdrawal form. Emails are ignored.

  • No refund if you withdraw after the event has started (even if you did not play!).

Refunds: Refunds are secondary to running the event smoothly.

  • No refund if you withdraw within 7 days of the event.
  • No refund if you withdraw after the event started.
  • Refunds are issued within 15 business days after the event.
  • Standard fees:
    • $20 and under - > $5 fee
    • $20.01–$60 - > $10 fee
    • $60.01–$100 - > $15 fee
    • Over $100 - > $20 fee
    • Event-specific refund policies (if any) will be announced in advance.

Ratings Policy

  1. Primary source: Official USCF rating from the most recent monthly list.
  2. Live USCF ratings or FIDE ratings may be used only to:
    • Meet a minimum rating for a higher section
    • Waive a play-up fee
    • Confirm a live rating (FIDE may be used converted or unconverted at the director’s discretion)
  3. Restrictions:
    • No use of live ratings to influence pairings or avoid byes.
    • No downward section movement.
    • Once accepted, the rating stays in effect for the entire event.

Payment Processing: We use Stripe. You do not need a Stripe account. Stripes' terms apply.

Prizes All prizes are paid electronically after the event.

  • Prize lists appear on the website (usually with the standings).
  • Payments are sent within 15 business days after the tournament is complete or any required tax documents (W-9 for US players, W-8BEN for foreign taxpayers) are received.
  • Preferred method: Deluxe e-check. Wise and Melio available for international payments.
  • Avoid non-emergency emails for one week after the event so we can process payments efficiently.

Cash Distributions (Prizes & Vendor Payments)

  • All cash prizes and payments are electronic—no exceptions.
  • U.S. persons/entities receiving more than $2,000 in a calendar year must submit a W-9 before the 15-business-day clock starts. Foreign taxpayer prizewinners must complete W-8BEN.
  • Contractors are paid on our regular bi-monthly schedule (earlier when possible).
  • Preferred method: Deluxe e-check. Wise and Melio available for international payments.