See Caveman Chess Camp for information on the Caveman Chess Camp held immediately prior to the Junior Open.
2021 U.S. Junior Open
If you need to join or renew a membership for participants in grade 12 or below, save 50% at U.S. Chess Vouchers — Caveman Chess
Rounds, Time Controls, and Age: 6SS, G/90+30. Sections and eligibility based on age as of 1/1/2021
Site: Elmhurst University Founder's Lounge, Frick Hall, Watch https://www.cavemanchess.com/events-and-tournaments for more info and complete details.
COVID: Masks will always be required for U15, U11, and U8 sections. Currently, masks are also required for the U21 section. That may change. See COVID policies at https://www.cavemanchess.com/coronavirus-impact. Watch for updates, particularly as Illinois opens further.
Dorm Rooms and Hotels: Dorm Rooms available ranging from $45-$80, No taxes/tips see https://www.cavemanchess.com/events-and-tournaments for info and reservations. Nearby hotels – 10 within 2.5 miles, 45 within 5 miles. (
Ratings: July supplement.
Entries: Online only. https://www.kingregistration.com/event/CCUSJunior730 Even onsite entries will be completed online. No cash or checks at any time.
Entries: Online only. Even onsite entries will be online.
EF: Due to additional space, cleaning and TD requirements, entry fees are higher than in 2019.
EF: $110 online by 5/31 midnight CT;
$125 online by June 30, midnight CT;
$150 online until July 30th 12:30 pm CT.
Later or onsite entries will be by computer, receiving ½ bye in round 1. www.cavemanchess.com for more information.
Sections (based on age as of 1/1/21): U21, U15, U11, U8. https://www.cavemanchess.com/events-and-tournaments for more info and complete details.
Prizes: U21 $300 plus, for firstmost (first by score and tiebreak) only, if eligible, entry in the 2022 U.S. Jr. Closed Championship including $200 cash; plaques to top 5 overall; & to top age 18, 17, 16, 15, U15; U15 plaques to top 10 overall, top age 14, 13, 12, 11, U11; U11 plaques to top 10 overall, & to top age 10, 9, 8, U8; U8 plaques to top 10 overall, plaques to top age 7, 6, U6. Team prizes: Plaques to top 3 school teams in each section, top 3 scores count as team score.
Cash prizes paid by PayPal in
Byes: One Bye 1-6, must commit by end of rd. 2.
Check-in and Registration: 11-12:30,
Rounds: Fri 1:00pm & 6:00pm; Sat 9:00am & 2:30pm; Sun 8:30am & 2:00pm.
Side events: Thu eve, GM Simul, GM Lecture, Saturday Blitz after R4. See website for details. Free WiFi on campus. Caveman Chess Camp 7/25-30; premier camp see website for details.
Sets and Clocks: Caveman Chess provides sets, boards; please bring clocks. Please know how to set your clock for increment and how to add time to the clock in case of a time penalty. Print out instructions and carry them with you. See Setting http://pdxchess.org/wp-content/uploads/Setting-the-popular-digital-clocks-for-G90inc30.pdf . Also check YouTube for videos of your clock and know how to add penalty time.
Terms, Conditions, Refunds, withdrawals: See cavemanchess website, www.cavemanchess.com.