2026 U.S. Blind Open Championship!
Event
- When:
- Friday, June 19, 2026 - Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Where:
- Rosemont, IL
- Category:
- Open Tournaments
Description
2026 U.S. Blind Open Championship!
$5,000 Guaranteed!
June 20th, 2026 - June 21st, 2026
Playing Site and Room Bookings
Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel and Conference Center; 5440 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
- $132 rate per night for 1-4 people (www.cavechess.cc/festival-tourneys-hotel)
- Includes free breakfast ($25 value) for two people. $10 for additional persons.
- Indoor pool
- Fitness center
- While there is a parking fee, it has been reduced to $13 per day from the usual $30. This means that the combined cost of the hotel rate and parking is comparable to the rates at our past hotels.
- Phone: (877) 337-5793
- Arrange room sharing: https://www.cavemanchess.com/forum
We will be fundraising and, if possible, will assist with hotel costs.
Registration:
Enter at https://cavechess.cc/orc !
Format and Section:
4-Round Swiss System with one section.
Time Control is G/90+30.
Equipment: Please bring your own sets, boards and clocks. We will have extra clocks if the need arises.
Schedule:
* Saturday 6/20 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM
* Sunday 6/21 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM
We will award $100 to each US Blind player who completes the playing schedule, again, to reduce the player’s costs.
Byes: Two half-point byes available for any round must commit before the end of round 2.
Prizes: $5,000 unconditionally guaranteed!
- 1st: $1,000, 2nd: $800, 3rd: $700, 4th: $500
U1600: $300-$200; U1400: $300-$200; U1200: $300-$200; U1000: $300-$200
Entry Fee - Online Only - Do not request discounts after cut-offs.
GMs, free entry.
IMs, WGMs, 50% off entry.
FMs, 25% off entry.
- $5 through May 19th
- $10 through June 12th
- $20 after that; NO ONSITE ENTRIES!
"Onsite" entries will have to be done online at the site. Players registering late will possibly receive an automatic ½ bye in round one.
Resources:
*Summary of FIDE-US Chess rules differences 2023
Transportation:
-> The hotel is located just 5 -10 minutes from O’Hare Airport, traffic dependent. Participants can also take the Blue Line “L” from O’Hare to the first stop, and then walk half a mile to the hotel.
-> Shuttle Service: There is a shuttle service available from the hotel to O’Hare Airport.
Questions:
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Side Events:
- Senior/Medior/Beginner Open Quick (6/20, $1k)
- Junior Open Blitz (6/20, $1k)
Venue
- Street:
- 5440 N River Rd
- ZIP:
- 60018
- City:
- Rosemont
- State:
- IL
- Country:
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