Please see all the necessary information below, including the "Terms and Conditions," which explain:
When registering, please include your full address. Prizes may be delayed because the address does not include the apartment or unit number. Without this, mailed prizes are typically returned to us.
2024 Caveman Medior Open
$10,000 Guaranteed
$10,000 tournament prize fund Guaranteed!
Playing Site and Room Bookings
Northbrook Hilton, Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Eligibility
Must be age 21 or over as of 1/1/2024 & under age 50 as of July 12, 2024 (born on or before January 1, 2023 & after July 11, 1974)
Sections
6-Round Swiss System with 2 Sections, Open and Reserve, to encourage more players below 1500
FIDE and US Chess Ratings and Rules:
The Open Section is FIDE rated and uses FIDE rules. FIDE Laws of Chess 2023 FIDE Laws of Chess
Summary FIDE Laws of Chess and US Chess Federation rules differences: Summary of FIDE-US Chess rules differences 2023
The Reserve section is US Chess-rated only and does not use FIDE rules.
Round Schedule and Time Limits
Time Control: G/90+30
Pairings/Reports: Pairings and Results will be available online at www.cavemanchess.com
Equipment: Boards, sets, & scoresheets and clocks provided by Caveman Chess, LLC.
Round times:
» Friday 7/12, 1:00 , 6:00;
» Saturday 7/13, 9:00 - 2:30
» Sunday 7/14, 8:30 – 2:00
The early round times allow for the start of the Caveman Chess Camp and for early departure, particularly for those taking flights.
Byes
» Two half-point byes available for any round must commit before the end of round 2
Prizes: $10,000 unconditionally guaranteed!
– FIDE-Rated
– 1st: $2,000, 2nd:$1,250, 3rd:$750 U2400 $500 U2200 $500 U2000 $500 U1800, $300
– Top Woman $500
– Not FIDE rated
– 1 st: $550. 2nd: $450, 3rd: $400
– U1600, $400-$200; U1400, $400; U1200, $400; U1000, $400
– Top Woman: $500
Entry Fee - Online Only - Do not request discounts after cut-offs.
Onsite entries will be done online at the site. Players registering late will possibly receive an automatic ½ bye in round one. www.cavemanchess.com for more information.
Questions
Email: Contact@cavemanchess.com
Side Events
Other Events
Summary of Key Terms and Conditions
This is a summary of essential Terms and Conditions. To see all Terms and Conditions, including our rules on distributing cash prizes electronically, go to https://www.cavemanchess.com/terms-conditions, go to https://www.cavemanchess.com/terms-conditions
Withdrawals: To withdraw from an event, go to https://cavechess.cc/withdraw and fill out the form. Emails will be ignored.
Refunds: Go to the Terms and Conditions link above for the entire policy. Here are important points:
Registration Corrections and Changes: Please verify the information before submitting the registration. For example, some browsers with persistent "autofill" tools often overwrite a participant's name with the name of the person completing the registration.
Photographs/Video: By registering, you agree to allow photographs and video of your image to be posted on our websites or related social media. Titled players and players at least age 13 agree to the use of their full name on our websites or social media along with images. Players under the age of 13 must be registered by their parents or guardians who agree that their names can be used in tournament standings or other listings, their first names may be used in general photos or videos, and their full names may be used in prize photos or videos.
Participants or their legal representatives agree to these terms by registering the player.