• Best of the West Class Championship
      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

      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.

      Youth rated under 1000, please consider NorCal Regional Grade Level Championship
      on May 24 (BayAreaChess.com/grade)
  • Sections & Prizes

    5 Sections
     1st2nd3rd4th5thClass 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.
  • Schedule & Fees

    3-day: 6x40/120 SD/30;d5
    2-day: 3xG/60;d5 + 3x40/120 SD/30;d5
    Merge in Round 4
     RegistrationRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 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)
  • 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
  • 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