4th Sapiens Sapiens Tournament $5,000 Prize Fund

4th Sapiens Sapiens Tournament $5,000 Prize Fund

$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.

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 9:00 AM & 3:00 PM

Entry Fee (EF):

• Register online at cavechess.cc/orc
• $60 thru 10/10 at midnight.
• $80 thru 10/23 at midnight.
• $100 thru 11/6 at midnight.
• $120 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 No byes may be added or rescinded after round 2.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: Click here to show mail address

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