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See Caveman Chess Camp for information on the Caveman Chess Camp held immediately prior to the Senior Open. Adult-only camp options are available. |
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Name: |
2022 U.S. Senior Open |
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Date(s): |
Friday, July 22 – Sunday, July 24, 2022 |
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Eligibility & Sections: |
Must be 50 or over on July 22, 2022, One Section |
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Location: |
Frick Center Building & Room may be adjusted. Watch website. Approximately one week before the event, we will email a pdf booklet outlining rooms, schedules, dorm rooms, where to check-in |
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Rounds, Style: |
6 Round Swiss System |
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Ratings: |
US Chess & FIDE rated. US Chess June supplement used for pairings & prizes |
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Time Control: |
G/90+30 |
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Entry Fee: |
$140 online until July 10th midnight CT;. |
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Byes: |
Up to two half-point byes in rounds 1-6, must commit by end of rd. 2. Later or onsite entries will be processed only possibly receiving ½ bye in round 1. www.cavemanchess.com for more information. |
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Round Times: |
Round Times: Fri 1:00pm & 6:00pm; Sat 9:00am & 2:30pm; Sun 8:30am & 2:00pm. |
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Tournament Check-in: |
11a.m.-12:30 p.m. 7/22. This is to ensure entrants are here for round 1 pairing. Not checked-in = not paired for round 1. |
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Tournament Registration: |
Online only. https://cavechess.cc/reg-ussenior22 Even onsite entries will be completed online. |
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Prizes: |
$8,000 b/100 paid entries: $1,500; $1,000; $700; $500; U2400: $500-$300; U2200: $400-$200; U2000: $400-$200; U1800: $400-$200; U1600: $300-$150; U1400: $300-$150; U1200: $300-$150; U1000: $200-$150; Unrated eligible for overall or U1200 prizes only. Plaque to top in each age group: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+. Players may win both cash & age awards. 40 Grand Prix Points. All cash prizes are paid electronically within ten business days following the tournament. The predominant method of payment is PayPal, but ACH transfers, e-checks, Zelle, and other methods may be used. PayPal Personal Accounts are free and allow transfers to your bank. Go to www.paypal.com, choose sign-up, and pick a personal account. |
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Dorm Rooms and Nearby Hotels: |
Dorm Rooms available ranging from $60-$80, No taxes/tips see for info and reservations, and easy walking distance. Shop for dorm rooms at https://www.cavemanchess.com/dorm-room-hotel-info Nearby hotels – 10 within 2.5 miles 45 within 5 miles. |
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Airport Transportation |
We are working on transport Thursday night and Friday morning from the airport, and back to the airport on Sunday. |
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Chief TD: |
NTD/FA Glenn Panner, for all the Generation Open [Gen Open] events (Senior Open, Caveman Medior Open, Junior Open) July 22-24 events. Event TDs determined soon. |
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Equipment: |
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. |
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New US Chess Members: |
If you don't yet have US Chess membership, put eight zeros, "00000000" in the form for US Chess ID number when registering. |
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Parking: |
Free parking onsite |
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COVID: |
Cook County rules are in force, and towns might add their own rules. Currently, masks are optional. We suggest being fully vaccinated and bringing along an N95 or KN95. Be prepared in case either infection rates increase or if entries increase at the last minute causing some crowding. See our COVID Policy at https://www.cavemanchess.com/coronavirus-impact |
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Side Events: |
Thu eve, GM Simul, GM Lecture, Saturday Blitz after R4. Blitz registration will be posted online separately. Details coming. On-campus meals available (no taxes/tips). Information on possible meal plan and shuttle service to/from O'Hare/Midway coming. Free WiFi on campus. Caveman Chess Camp 7/17-22; adult-only camp sections available, see website for details. |
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Terms & Conditions, Including Refunds & Withdrawals: |
See https://www.cavemanchess.com/terms-conditions Due to unpredictable event sizes, Caveman Chess reserves the right to reconfigure any tournament at the last minute. We will do our best to email you in advance and offer an opportunity to withdraw. We will also do our best to reconfigure in a way that keeps the basic spirit of the tournament and makes sense given the number of participants and that meets US Chess rules for minimum prizes. Adjustments to this event design are unlikely. |
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Questions: |
Contact@cavemanchess.com |
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