• 2014 US Class Championship
      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% guaranteed

      This tournament is best suited for adults and advanced youth (ratings 1000 & higher) who prefer long time controls.
      Youth (K-Gr12) rated under 1000, please consider the Kids side event on Sunday, November 2 (see details)
  • Prizes: $20,000 b/277 (73% Guaranteed)

    7 Sections
     1st2nd3rd4th
    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
    New & Unrated players prizes are capped at $300 in all sections except Open.
    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.
  • 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.
     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

    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.
  • Blitz Side Event
    Sunday Nov 2, 2014

    On-site Registration: 8-8:15pm
    Rounds: 8-10 rounds of G/5; d0 between 8:15 - 10pm

    EF: $12 online, $15 onsite.
    75% of EFs returned as prizes.
  • 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
  • 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)