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Best of the West Class Championship
This tournament is best suited for adults and advanced youth (ratings 1000 & higher) who prefer long time controls. The time control for regular schedule is 40/120 SD/30; d5.
May 24/25-26, 2014
Santa Clara Marriott (map)
2700 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Prizes: $21,000 - GPP 100 - Jr Grand Prix
2/3 guaranteed - b/274 fully paid entries
Youth rated under 1000, please consider NorCal Regional Grade Level Championship
on May 24 (BayAreaChess.com/grade)
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Sections & Prizes
5 Sections1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Class Prizes Open (2000+) $3,000 $1,500 $700 $300 $125 u2300: $500, 200, 125 A (1800-1999) $2,000 $1,000 $500 $200 $125 B (1600-1799) $2,000 $1,000 $500 $200 $125 C (1400-1599) $2,000 $1,000 $500 $200 $125 DE (under 1400) $1,000 $500 $200 $125 $125 u1200: $700, 300, 125
Prizes may be scaled in each section based on the number of paid entries in that section.
New & Unrated players prizes are capped at $300 in all sections except Open.
May 2014 Supp, CCA min & TD discretion will be used to place players accurately.
May 1/2-point byes must commit before the 3rd round starts.
Econ option must commit before the 1st round statrs.
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Schedule & Fees
3-day: 6x40/120 SD/30;d5
2-day: 3xG/60;d5 + 3x40/120 SD/30;d5
Merge in Round 4
Registration Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 2-day Schedule Su 9-9:30a Su 10a Su 12:30p Su 2:50p Su 5:30p Mo 10a Mo 3:30p 3-day Schedule Sa 10-11a Sa 11:30a Sa 5:30p Su 11:30a Su 5:30p Mo 10a Mo 3:30p
Entry Fees:
Regular Entry: $123, Play-up: $25, Re-entry: $57
Economy Option (not available for Open section): $89, Play-up: $25, Re-entry: $43
Late fee: After 5/21 +$25
Economy Option pays 60% of the calculated prize money. The remaining amount goes back to the budget to offset Economy Fee Discount.
Play-up fee applies if playing in a higher section than your rating in May 2014 supplement.
IM/GM Free before 5/15 (EF subtracted from prize)
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TDs and Organizers
Tournament Directors:
National TD Tom Langland
Senior TD Jordan Langland
TD Justin Easterday
Organizers: Email to the organizers
Sr. TD Dr. Salman Azhar
Dr. Judit Sztaray
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Location & Accomodation
Santa Clara Marriott
2700 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)
Accessible by VTA, ACE
Rooms at Santa Clara Marriott - Only $109 - Reserve your hotel NOW.
Directions from the SFO airport