2023 Beginner Open

4SS, G/30 D5, must be under 1200 USCF. Elmhurst University, Frick Center 190 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, 60126. June supplement. EF: $10 before Jan 17, 2023, midnight CT; $20 before June 1, midnight CT; $25 before July 10, 12:30 p.m. CT; $40 before July 21, midnight CT. All entries will be done online. See www.cavemanchess.com for more info & complete details. Prizes: Plaques to top 3 players. Medals to everyone else. Rds: Sat 9:30am, 10:45am, 1:00pm and 2:15 pm. Up to 2 half-point byes in rounds 1-4, must commit by end of rd 2. Side events: Saturday blitz after R4. Th/Fri: Dinner with GMS, Shopping Excursion, and Yoga/Exercise Class. Blitz registration will be posted online separately. Details will be posted on www.cavemanchess.com. On-campus meals (no taxes/tips) and shuttle available. Anticipated shuttle Availability: Thursday Night, O’hare to Elmhurst; Friday Morning, Ohare & Midway to Elmhurst; Sunday Evening, Elmhurst to O’Hare & Midway. Cost TBA. Free WiFi on campus. Caveman Chess Camp 7/16-21; see website for details, adult classes available. Caveman Chess provides sets, boards; please bring clocks.