• 2018 US Junior Cadet
      Championship


      July 12-15, 2018

      @ BayAreaChess Center

      2050 Concourse Drive #42
      San Jose, CA 95131 (map)

 Format, Time Control & Schedule

Format: 8 rounds of Round Robin
Time Control: 40/90 SD30 +30s

Thursday, July 12 
Opening ceremony: 3PM (drawing of lots)
Round 1: 4PM

Friday, July 13
Round 2&3: 10AM and 4PM

Saturday, July 14 
Round 4&5: 10AM and 4PM

Sunday, July 15
Round 6&7: 10AM & 3PM
Trophy ceremony: around 7PM 


Playoff will have the following format:
The players will play two rapid games, with G/10;d5 time control, with
alternating colors. If the score after two games is 1-1, the playoff moves on
to an Armageddon match.
In the Armageddon match, White will get 6 minutes, Black will get 5
minutes. Colors will be allocated with coin toss. White must win for victory,
therefore Black needs draw or win for victory.

Live Games & Pairings&Standings
Link and details will be coming as we get closer to the event.


Prizes

1st Place Champion: $2,000
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $600
4th Place: $400

Ties will be handled per USCF rules and prizes will be paid out
accordingly.
Commemorative plagues will be given to all players.
    • Accomodation

      Courtyard Marriott Silicon Valley in Milpitas - $109/night
      1480 Falcon Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035
      Friday, June 29, 2018 -- cutoff date

      BAY AREA CHESS INVITATIONAL ROOM BLOCK

      Start date: 7/12/18
      End date: 7/16/18
      Last day to book: 6/29/18

      Marriott hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

      Courtyard Milpitas Silicon Valley  for 109.00 USD  per night


    • Questions?

      Email us at ask @bayareachess.com
      or call us at 408-409-6596