Information (Last updated before 12/24)
Ratings will generally be based on the latest available supplement (except quads will be arranged by most current ratings). TD’s discretion may be used to assign player ratings.
In Kids Swiss, Playing up one section is allowed by requesting by Thursday 11:59 PM before the tournament day. A $10 late fee is required for play-up requests after that. Minimum rating of 1200 is required for playing up in the 1300+ section (except for adults).
Rules: All U1300 sections will use CalChess Scholastic official rules as well as the USCF Rule Book. Adults/regular Swiss (Open & Reserve) as as well as 1300+ section will be run based on adult/regular USCF rule book only. Exact round times & advance entries will be posted on site.
Indemnification: Players and all their representatives shall indemnify and hold harmless BayAreaChess, Granada, MCA, its directors, volunteers, lessors, affiliates, lenders, trustees, successors and assigns from and against any and all claims, demands, fines, assessments, causes of action, suits, proceedings, liabilities, damages (including consequential and punitive damages), losses, out-of-pocket costs and expenses, including, without limitation, the reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, which are incurred by the Indemnified Parties relating to or arising out of the delivery of the services.
Children's Swiss
(absolute beginners to advanced)
[Generally last Saturday of every month]
SECTIONS: Elite (1300+); Championship (U1300); Premier (U900); Booster (U500 & Unrated) based on USCF latest supplement rating.
SCHEDULE & TIME CONTROL:
If you are already registered, please arrive by 9:00 AM. On-site registration 8:15-8:45AM (Pre-registered players can check advance entries on the web or onsite).
Premier/Booster: 5 rounds-each player gets 30 mins. Approx. round times (winter): 9:15, 10:25, 11:35 AM, Lunch, 1:10, 2:30 PM. Awards ~ 3:40 PM
Elite/Champ: (4 rounds-each player gets 45 mins.): Approx. round times: 9:15, 10:55 AM, Lunch, 12:50, 2:30 PM. Prizes ~ 4:10 PM.
Children's Quads
(absolute beginners to advanced)
[Generally last Saturday of every even month... Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec]
SCHEDULE & TIME CONTROL: On-site registration & REQUIRED check-in 3:45-4:15 PM; Awards after each quad; Approximate playing time
U900: 4:45-7:45 PM; 3 rounds each player gets 30 mins.
900+: 4:45-9:15 PM. 3 rounds each players gets 45 mins.
Late fee waived for Swiss players.
SECTIONS: 4 players arranged by most current ratings (possibly adjusted for players from same school/club).
PRIZES: Top player(s) in each quad (incl. ties) gets a trophy. Other Awards/Prizes to all players who don’t receive a trophy!
Fun Blitz
(absolute beginners to advanced)
[Generally last Saturday of every odd month... Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov. Also on 3/8 and 7/12]
SECTIONS: Number of sections based on entries.
PRIZES: Trophies to all with a winning score. Prizes to all others.
SCHEDULE & TIME CONTROL: 8 rounds (4 double rounds) each G/5 (4x2 x G/5), Late fee waived for Swiss players. On-site registration 4:15-4:45. Rounds at 5:00, 5:10, 5:30, 5:40, 6:00, 6:10, 6:30, 6:40 PM.
Adult/Regular Swiss
[Generally last Saturday of every month]
SCHEDULE & TIME CONTROL: On-site registration 8:15-8:45AM (Pre-registered players can check advance entries on the web or onsite).
Elite (4 rounds-each player gets 45 mins.): Approx. round times: 9:15, 10:55 AM, Lunch, 12:55, 2:35 PM. Prizes ~ 4:15 PM
PRIZES: Trophies to everyone with more wins than losses! Prizes to all players who don’t receive a trophy! Adults who win the top 3 places may pass their trophy to the next child for a free entry.
Adult/Regular Quads
[Generally last Saturday of every even month... Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec]
SECTIONS: 4 players arranged by most current ratings (possibly adjusted for players from same school/club).
SCHEDULE & TIME CONTROL: 4-7:45PM for u900; 4-9:15PM for others. Open to all USCF Members
REQUIRED check-in 3:45-4:15 PM; Awards after each quad; Approximate playing time U900: 4:45-7:45 PM; 900+: 4:45-9:15 PM. On-site registration & REQUIRED check-in 3:45-4:15 PM. U900: 3 rounds each player gets 30 mins. 900+: 3 rounds each players gets 45 mins. Late fee waived for Swiss players.
PRIZES: Top player(s) in each quad (incl. ties) gets a trophy. Other Awards/Prizes to all players who don’t receive a trophy! Adults who clear winners of the quad (no ties) may pass up their trophy for a free entry.
[Jan. 19, Mar. 8, Jul. 12]
SECTIONS: Open (1600+); Reserve (U1600). If there are less than 10 players in a section, the sections may be merged at the TD’s discretion. Advanced children are welcome but needd to know that the tournaments are played under adult rules in a quiet atmosphere.
SCHEDULE & TIME CONTROL: 4 rounds-each G/60 (each player gets 60 mins.)
On-site registration: 9:15-9:45 AM (check-in not required). Rounds: 10:15 AM, [Lunch], 12:50, 3:00, 5:10 PM.
PRIZES: Open - 1st $200, 2nd $100, Top U1800 $50, Highest USCF rating increase $50. Reserve - 1st $200, 2nd $100, Top U1400 $50, Top U1200 $50, highest USCF rating increase $50. Minimum 3 players required in a class for class prizes. Prize fund of $850 is based on 40 paid entries and may be adjusted. Some volunteers get free entries. Other entry fees are lowered to encourage increased participation. Please help the prize fund by getting more players.
Ratings will generally be based on the latest available supplement (except quads will be arranged by most current ratings). TD’s discretion may be used to assign player ratings.
Playing up one section is allowed with a $10 play-up. Players may be assigned a rating based on TD’s discretion.
Rules: All sections will use adult/regular USCF rule book only. Additional info & rules at www.bayareachess.com/entries/info.php. Exact round times & advance entries will be posted on site & at www.bayareachess.com/entries/entry_all.php.
Adult Blitz
SECTIONS: Number of sections based on entries.
SCHEDULE & TIME CONTROL: 8 rounds (4 double rounds)-each game 5 minutes each (4x2 x G/5)
Approximate Schedule: On-site registration 7:20-7:45. Rounds at 8:00, 8:10, 8:30, 8:40, 9:00, 9:10, 9:30, 9:40 PM.
PRIZES: 70% returned in prizes.
Fun Blitz [January & March]
SECTIONS: Number of sections based on entries.PRIZES: Trophies to all with a winning score. Prizes to all others. SCHEDULE & TIME CONTROL: 8 rounds (4 double rounds) each G/5 (4x2 x G/5), Late fee waived for Swiss players. On-site registration 4:15-4:45. Rounds at 5:00, 5:10, 5:30, 5:40, 6:00, 6:10, 6:30, 6:40 PM.
Memorial Day [DRAFT]
ADULT/REGULAR MAIN EVENT: 2 sections Open, u1600. Entry $55 (under 18 $49). 2&3-day merge in Round 4.
SCHEDULE: 3day 6 x 30/90 G/60; 2day 3 x G/60 & 3 x 30/90 G/60;
Onsite registration: 5/24 10-10:30am; 5/25 8:15-8:45am.
3day 5/24 11am, 4pm; 5/25 11am, 4:30pm; 5/26 10am, 3pm
2day 5/25 9:20, 11:30am, 2, 4:30pm; 5/26 10am, 3pm.
Entry fee: $55 (jr. $49). CalChess Members Discount $2.
PRIZE FUND: $1475 prize fund based on 55 fully paid entries and will be increased or decreased by $40 per entry. Rating groups must have min 5 entries for prize to be awarded.
Open 1st 300 2nd 150; u2000 1st 100 2nd 75; u1800 1st 100 2nd 75; biggest rating gain 50.
Reserve (u1600) 1st 200 2nd 100; u1400 1st 100 2nd 75; u1200 1st 100 2nd 75; biggest rating gain 50.
SIDE EVENTS:
Day 1-
Adult/Regular 1-day Swiss: 10am-7pm (4x G/60)
Kids Swiss: 10am-5pm (5 x G/30 or 4 x G/45);
Kids Blitz: 6-8 pm (8 x G/5)
Day 2- Kids Quads: 4-7pm (3 x G/30)
Advanced Kids & Adult Quads: 4-9pm (3 x G/45)
Day 3- Adult Blitz: 8-10 pm