Sections & Prizes

5 Sections are based on rating:
1400+ (FIDE), 1000-1399, 700-999, 400-699, u400 & unr.

Trophies to:
Top 10 players in each sections (winning record required)
Top 3 unrated in u400 section
Top 5 Clubs & Top 5 Schools in all sections combined.
Min 2/team, top 4 player count.
Grade K-12 only.

Special Prizes
$48,000 scholarship to Webster to Top HS student
Free SPF Summer Camp entry to the Winner of 1400+
Free BAC chess camp entry to all section winners

Schedule & Fees

For players rated 1000 & up - 2 day event on Saturday & Sunday

5 rounds of G/75 d5

Two sections: 1400+ (FIDE), 1000-1399

	Registration	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5
All sections	Sat 9-9:30a	Sat 10a	Sat 1p	Sat 4p	Sun 9a	Sun 12:30p

Max two 1/2-point byes, for Round 5 or 6 must commit before 1st round starts.

Entry Fees: $58
Play-up Fee: $15
Late Fee kicks in 10/25 +$15

Nov 2018 suppl and TD discretion will be used to place players.
Play-up fee applies if playing in a higher section than your rating in Nov 2018 supplement.

Refund fee: $10

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For players rated under 1000 - 1 day event on SUNDAY

5 rounds of G/30 d5

	Registration	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5
All sections	Sun 8-8:30a	Sun 9:a	Sun 10:30a	Sun 12:30p	Sun 2p	Sun 4p

Max two 1/2-point byes, for Round 5 or 6 must commit before 1st round starts.

Etry Fees: $49
Play-up Fee: $10
Late Fee kicks in 10/25 +$15

Nov 2018 suppl and TD discretion will be used to place players.
Play-up fee applies if playing in a higher section than your rating in Nov 2018 supplement.

Refund fee: $10

Saturday Night Fun with GM Susan Polgar
@ the event venue!

Special Saturday night fun
on November 3rd, 2018

5-6 Lecture by GM Susan Polgar
6:30 - 7 Puzzle Solving Competition
7-9 Blitz Tournament

Registration Fee: $25
includes the lecture & Puzzle Solving Competition
Blitz Entry Fee: $20

TDs and Organizers

Tournament Directors:
Dr. Martha Underwood, Reka Sztaray & Dr. Judit Sztaray

We are proud to say we'll present an All female staff for this event.

Organizers: GM Susan Polgar & Dr. Judit Sztaray
Email to the organizer

Location & Accomodation

Tournament site: Biltmore Santa Clara
2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)


Reserve room NOW at the Tournament Site
Hotel Santa Clara Biltmore -$99/night - Click HERE
Cut-off 10/18/18
2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)