U.S. Junior Open

6SS, G/90+30, must be under 21 years old on January 1, 2022. Elmhurst University, Frick Center 190 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, 60126. See https://www.cavemanchess.com/dorm-room-hotel-info for information on dorms. No taxes/tips for dorm rooms. Reserve early! June supplement. EF:$120 before May 1, midnight CT; $140 before June 12, midnight CT; $160 before July 10th, midnight CT; $180 after July 10 or onsite. All entries will be done online. See https://www.cavemanchess.com for more info & complete details. Prizes: Plaques to top 10 overall in each section. In addition: U21 (Open) Section: First Place: $500 for first-most (first by score and tiebreak.) Additionally, if eligible, entry in the 2022 U.S. Jr. Invitational Championship. For first place ties, up to $100 per player tied for first (max $500) irrespective of tie-breaks. Plaques top 10; & to top age 18, 17, 16, 15; U15 Section: Plaques top 10; top age 14, 13, 12, 11, U11; U11 Section: Plaques top 10; & to top age 10, 9, 8; U8 Section Plaques top 10; plaques to top age 7, 6, U6; Team prizes: U21/Open Section: 1st: $300.  All sections: Plaques to top 3 school teams in each section, top 3 scores count as team score. Players may win both cash & age awards. Up to two half-point bye’s in rounds 1-6, must commit by end of rd 2. Check-in: 11-12:30, Rds: Fri 1:00pm & 6:00pm; Sat 9:30am & 3:00pm; Sun 8:30am & 2:00pm. Side events: Thu eve, GM Simul, GM Lecture, Saturday Blitz after R4. Blitz registration will be posted online separately. Details will be posted on www.cavemanchess.com. 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; see website for details. See website for details & more possible events. Free WiFi on campus. Caveman Chess provides sets, boards; please bring clocks.