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Event List

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  • BAC Membership: Please log in using the email address associated with your membership. The discounts will be displayed in the dropdown menu (when available) or at the checkout.
    For memberships purchased on the BAC website, please email events@bayareachess.com for activation.
  • Club discounts: Enter your discount code during checkout. Codes cannot be applied after payment has been completed.
  • Play-up & Access Pass discounts: Not automatically applied at checkout; will be issued after tournament.
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Special Events
Date Tournament Location Details/Registration
Sat, Nov 14 to Sun, Nov 15 CalChess Grade Level Championship Sonesta Silicon Valley (Milpitas) HERE
Fri, Nov 27 to Sun, Nov 29 2026 Thanksgiving / Class Warfare FIDE Championship Sonesta Silicon Valley (Milpitas) HERE
Sat, Dec 5 to Sun, Dec 6 US National Junior Chess Congress The Domain Hotel (Sunnyvale) HERE
Hotel Booking Links: Click here to book stay at Sonesta Silicon Valley Click here to book stay at Sonesta San Jose

Rising Star for K-12 Students First Timers Only
Date Event Time Location Details & Registration
Sat, Nov 21 Rising Star 3:30PM - 5PM BAC Center San Jose REGISTER

Scholastic Events for K-12 Students (USCF-rated)
Date Tournament Time Location Registration Entries
Sat, Nov 14 Rapid G/10 d2 6-8pm Sonesta Silicon Valley (Milpitas) REGISTER ROSTER
Sat, Nov 21 Kids Signature Quads G/25 d5 9-11:30am Cupertino Courtyard Marriot REGISTER ROSTER
Sat, Nov 21 Kids Chess4Less Quads G/25 d5 12:30-3pm Cupertino Courtyard Marriot REGISTER ROSTER
Sat, Nov 21 Kids Signature Swiss G/25 d5 3:30-7pm Cupertino Courtyard Marriot REGISTER ROSTER

Cash Events for All Ages (USCF-rated)

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you do not select a Registration Tier (Regular or Econ), the system will automatically choose the Econ entry fee. Select Regular if you want to be eligible for the full prizes.

Date Tournament Time Location Registration Entries
Sat, Nov 14 Rapid G/10 d2 6-8pm Sonesta Silicon Valley (Milpitas) REGISTER ROSTER
Sat, Nov 21 Open CashDay Quads G/60 d5 9:30am-5pm Cupertino Courtyard Marriot REGISTER ROSTER

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