U.S. Senior Open

Grand Prix, National Championship Event
Elmhurst University - Circle Hall
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Event Overview

2021 U.S. Senior Open

6SS, G/90+30, must be 50 years old by July 30, 2021. Site: Circle Hall Elmhurst University. COVID:  Masks required. See COVID policies at https://www.cavemanchess.com/coronavirus-impact. Watch for updates, particularly as Illinois opens further. Dorm Rooms and Hotels: Dorm Rooms available ranging from $45-$80, No taxes/tips see COVID Rules for info and reservations. Nearby hotels – 10 within 2.5 miles 45 within 5 miles. Ratings: July supplement. Entries: Online only. https://www.kingregistration.com/event/CCUSSenior0730 Even onsite entries will be completed online. No cash or checks at any time. EF: Due to additional space, cleaning and TD requirements, entry fees are higher than in 2019. EF: $130 online by 5/31 midnight CT; $150 online by June 30, midnight CT; $170 online until July 30th 12:30 pm CT. Later or onsite entries will be by computer, possibly receiving ½ bye in round 1. www.cavemanchess.com for more information. 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. Prizes: All cash prizes paid via PayPal within one week following the tournament. PayPal Personal Accounts are free and allow transfers to your bank. Go to www.paypal.com, choose sign-up and pick personal account. Prizes: 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. Byes: One Bye 1-6, must commit by end of rd. 2. Check-in and Registration: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 7/30. Rounds: Fri 1:00pm & 6:00pm; Sat 9:00am & 2:30pm; Sun 8:30am & 2:00pm. Side events: Thu eve, GM Simul, GM Lecture, Saturday Blitz after R4. Details coming. On campus meals available Free WiFi on campus. Caveman Chess Camp 6/25-30; adult-only camp sections available, see website for details. Sets and Clocks: 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. Terms, Conditions, Refunds, withdrawals: See cavemanchess website, www.cavemanchess.com. Questions: Contact@cavemanchess.com. Due to COVID, vigilantly watch https://www.cavemanchess.com/events-and-tournaments for updates.

Address:

W Alexander Blvd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
United States

Sections: 1
Grand Prix Points: 40
Prize Fund: 8000
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Kevin L Bachler
Email: kevin_bachler@cavemanchess.com
Phone: 2249855245