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2014 US Class Championship
This tournament is best suited for adults and advanced youth (ratings 1000 & higher) who prefer long time controls.
October 31 - November 2 or November 1 - 2, 2014
Santa Clara Convention Center (map)
5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Prizes: $20,000 - GPP 100 enhanced - Jr Grand Prix
b/277 fully paid entries, 73% guaranteedYouth (K-Gr12) rated under 1000, please consider the Kids side event on Sunday, November 2 (see details)
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Prizes: $20,000 b/277 (73% Guaranteed)
7 Sections1st 2nd 3rd 4th Master (2200+, FIDE rated) $3,000 $1,500 $700 $300 Expert (2000-2199) $1,500 $700 $300 $200 A (1800-1999) $1,500 $700 $300 $200 B (1600-1799) $1,500 $700 $300 $200 C (1400-1599) $1,500 $700 $300 $200 D (1200-1399) $1,000 $500 $200 $150 Eu (under 1200
& unrated)$1,000 $500 $200 $150
Oct 2014 Supp, CCA min & TD discretion will be used to place players accurately.
Max two 1/2-point byes if before start of Round 3.
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Schedule & Fees
3-day: 6SS x G/120 +30
2.5-day: 3SS x G/90;d5 + 3SS x G/120 +30
2-day: 3SS x G/61;d5 + 3SS x G/120 +30
Merge in Round 4. All compete for the same prizes.
Registration Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 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
Entry Fees:
Regular Entry: $109, After 10/21 $134
IM/GM Free before 10/15 (EF subtracted from prize)
Play-up 1 section: $25
Refund fee: $20
Play-up fee applies if playing in a higher section than your rating in Oct 2014 supplement.
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Blitz Side Event
On-site Registration: 8-8:15pm
Sunday Nov 2, 2014
Rounds: 8-10 rounds of G/5; d0 between 8:15 - 10pm
EF: $12 online, $15 onsite.
75% of EFs returned as prizes.
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TDs and Organizers
Tournament Directors:
National TD Tom Langland
National TD John McCumiskey
Senior TD Richard Koepcke
Organizers: Email to the organizers
Dr. Judit Sztaray
Sr. TD Dr. Salman Azhar
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Location & Accomodation
Tournament site:
Santa Clara Convention Center
5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)
Accessible by VTA, ACE
Reserve room at Biltmore Hotel and Suites NOW - only $99.
Call 408-988-8411 with group ID 1269063
2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)