2026 U.S. Junior Open Blitz!

$1,000 Guaranteed!

June 20th, 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

Registration:

Enter at https://cavechess.cc/orc !

Eligibility:

Open to USCF members under age 21 as of 1/1/2026.

Format & Schedule:

5 double-round Swiss System, G/3;+2

The tournament begins after Round 4 of the US Junior Open, estimated at 7:00 PM. We recommend players show up by 6:30 PM.

Entry Fee - Online Only:

GMs, free entry.
IMs, WGMs, 50% off entry.
FMs, 25% off entry.

• $25 to May 19th
• $35 through June 19th
• $50 through June 20th, 6:30 PM.

Prizes: $1,000 Guaranteed!

1st: $200, 2nd: $100 3rd: $100; U2000: $100, U1800: $100, U1600: $100, U1400: $100, U1200: $100, U1000: $100.

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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