• 2014 California Class Warfare Championship
      Nov 28-30 or Nov 29-30, 2014

      Santa Clara Convention Center (map)
      5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054

      Prizes: $14,000 - GPP 60 enhanced - Jr Grand Prix
      b/197 fully paid entries, 70% guaranteed

      This tournament is best suited for adults and advanced youth (ratings 1000 & higher) who prefer long time controls.
      register online - flyer - entries - ask question - book hotel for $99 at Hilton
      The time control for regular schedule is G/120+30.
      Youth (K-Gr12) rated under 1000, please consider the Kids side event on November 28 (see details)

  • Prize Fund $14,000 b/197 (70% guaranteed)

    6 Sections (FIDE rating)
     1st2nd3rd4th5thClass
    Open (2100+) $2,000 $1,000 $500 $200   u2300: $300, 150
    XA (1900-2099) $1,000 $500 $200 $150 $120  
    AB (1700-1899) $1,000 $500 $200 $150 $120  
    BC (1500-1699) $1,000 $500 $200 $150 $120  
    CD (1300-1499) $1,000 $500 $200 $150 $120  
    DEu (under 1300
    & unrated)    		 $1,000 $500 $200 $150 $120  
    New & Unrated players prizes are capped at $200 in all sections except Open.
    Nov 2014 Supp, CCA min & TD discretion will be used to place players accurately.
    Maximum 2 1/2-point byes if before start of Round 3.
    Econ option must commit before the 1st round starts.

  • Schedule & Fees

    3-day: 6SS x 40/120 SD/30 d5
    2.5-day: 3SS x G/90 d5 + merge
    2-day: 3SS x G/61 d5 + merge
    Merge in Round 4. All compete for the same prizes.

     RegistrationRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6
    2-day Schedule Sa 8:30-9a Sa 9:30a Sa 12:15p Sa 2:45p Sa 5:30p Su 9:30a Su 3p
    2.5-day Schedule Fr 6-6:30p Fr 7p Sa 10a Sa 1:45p Sa 5:30p Su 9:30a Su 3p
    3-day Schedule Fr 10-11a Fr 11:30a Fr 5:30p Sa 11:30a Sa 5:30p Su 9:30a Su 3p
    Fees:
    Regular Entry: 119
    Economy Option (not available for Open section): 89 with 60% of the calculated prize
    After 11/25: Add 25
    Play-up 1 section: 25
    Refund fee: 20
    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 Nov 2014 supplement.
    IM/GM Free before 11/18 (EF subtracted from prize)

  • TDs and Organizers

    Tournament Directors:
    National TD Tom Langland - National TD John McCumiskey - Senior TD Richard Koepcke

    Organizers (Contact organizers)
    Dr. Judit Sztaray - Sr. TD Dr. Salman Azhar

  • Location & Accomodation

    Tournament site: Santa Clara Convention Center
    5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)
    Accessible by VTA, ACE

    Reserve room NOW at Santa Clara Hilton - only $99
    4949 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)
    or call 408-330-0001 with group ID BACNOV