Neanderthal May 3x3 Open Avec Prix $900/40

Sunday, May 17th, 2026

Signature 222 South Prospect, Floor R, Park Ridge, IL 60068

3 Sections: Gold (1800 and up), Silver (U1800: 1400 - 1799), and Bronze (U1400: below 1400). Play-up fee: $20; play-up allowed only if within 200 points of the section.

Rounds/Style: 3-round Swiss System

No tournament check-in at the site is needed. Just verify your registration online before the tournament. If there are issues that require making changes to your registration, please visit cavechess.cc/change.

Time Control: G/45; d5

Schedule: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM.

Entry Fee:

• $30 online until 5/10.
• $40 online until 5/17.
• $20 off for Caveman Chess Subscribers.
• Online entries only, no entries onsite.

Byes: One ½-point bye available for any round, committed by the end of round 1. No byes may be added or rescinded after round 1.

ENT: Register online at Caveman Chess Registration

Mem Req'd: US Chess membership is required, please obtain before the event. Discounted scholastic (ages 5-18) memberships are available at cavechess.cc/voucher. Free US Chess membership to Park Ridge students (ages 5-18).

Prizes: $900 based on 40

     Gold Section: $125, $75, $55, $45

     Silver (U1800): $125, $75, $55, $45

     Bronze (U1400): $125, $75, $55, $45

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.

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Ratings: April supplement. All sections are US Chess-rated.