2022 US G/30, G/10, and G/60 NATIONAL Championship on July 16 & 17

for all levels (and ages) with free parking!
Play at Santa Clara Convention Center
Stay at Santa Clara Delta by Marriott

Marriott is sold out; Please contact Sonesta (formerly Marriott) by calling the hotels below and asking for chess rate (less than $124/night):
+1-408-321-9500 for Sonesta San Jose
+1-408-943-9080 for Sonesta Silicon Valley

This is an Official NATIONAL Championship Event approved by US Chess Federation!
All sections are open to players of all ages (even though you will find a higher percentage of younger players in the Under 1000 sections).

National Championship!

Please register ASAP because the registration may close at any time if we reach maximum capacity under health and safety protocols!

What When Where Actions
US G/30 National Championship July 16: 9:00am Santa Clara
Convention Center
Register
US G/10 National Championship July 16: 5:30pm
US G/60National Championship July 17: 10:00am

Stay in Santa Clara
for 123/night
Any night from
July 12 to 21
Santa Clara
Delta by Marriott
Book

Prize Fund and Awards

Cash Prizes for 1000+ Sections   |   Trophies & Medals for u1000 Sections

      • Total Project Prize Fund (1000+)
        $20,100 (see details below)


      • US G/30 Championship
        $8,000 b/177 entries

        Section 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
        MX (2000+) $1,000 $500 $200 $100
        A (1800 - 1999) $800 $400 $100 $100
        B (1600 - 1799) $700 $300 $100 $100
        C (1400 - 1599) $700 $300 $100 $100
        D (1200 - 1399) $700 $300 $100 $100
        E (1000 - 1199) $700 $300 $100 $100
      • US G/10 Championship
        $2,000 b/66 entries

        Section Eligibility 1st 2nd 3rd
        MX (2000+) All $300 $200 $100
        MX (2000+) u2300 $140 $100
        AB (1600-1999) All $250 $100 $70
        AB (1600-1999) u1800 $70 $60
        CDE (1000-1599) All $250 $100 $70
        CDE (1000-1599) u1400 $70
        CDE (1000-1599) u1200 $60
    • US G/60 Championship
      $10,100 b/222 entries

      Section 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
      MX (2000+) $1,500 $700 $300 $100 $100
      A (1800 - 1999) $1,000 $500 $200 $100 $100
      B (1600 - 1799) $800 $400 $200 $100 $100
      C (1400 - 1599) $700 $300 $100 $100 $100
      D (1200 - 1399) $700 $300 $100 $100 $100
      E (1000 - 1199) $700 $300 $100 $100 $100

    New & Unrated players: Max prize $200 in all of the above tournaments
    (except in the Open Section).
  • Awards (u1000)
    Trophies or Medals for everyone!


    US G/30, US G/10, and US G/60
    Championships

    All three events have identical prize structures as you can see below:
    Section Player School Club
    F
    (800 -
    999)
    Trophies to all players with a winning record in each section.

    Medals to players who don't get a trophy.
    Trophies to all schools with 2 or more players in all sections combined. Trophies to all clubs with 2 or more players in all sections combined.
    G
    (600 -
    799)
    H
    (400 -
    599)
    IJ
    (under
    400)



    1. School & Club Teams consist of 2 or more players.
    2. The sum of the top 4 (or fewer) players' scores (in all sections combined) constitutes the team score.
    3. The trophies are different sizes; the higher players/schools/clubs will earn larger trophies than the lower placed players/schools/clubs.
  • What's New?

    1. We have added the 2022 US G/10 National Championship to the weekend with G/30 and G/60 National events.
    2. The tournament is back in the Bay Area.
  • What's Expected?

    1. Come as you are! We welcome all players regardless of their rating and playing level.
    2. US Chess membership is required; if you're not a current member, you must renew/signup for US Chess membership with your tournament registration so we can process and reconcile your entry.
    3. We will use the July 2022 Supplement and TD discretion to determine players' ratings and place them accurately.
    4. Be nice to everyone!

G/30 (Sat 9am)   |   G/10 (Sat 5:30pm)   |   G/60 (Sun 10am)

    • Tournament G/30 National Championship (Sat) G/10 National Championship (Sat) G/60 National Championship (Sun)
      Time Control G/30 +5 G/10 +2 G/60 +5
      Online Registration Until Fri 11:59p Until Fri 11:59p Until Sat 11:59p
      Onsite Registration Sat 8:00-8:30am Sat 5:00-5:15pm Sun 9:00-9:30am

      Round # Round Times
      1 9:00a 5:30p 10:00a
      2 10:40a 5 rounds (i.e., games); AzhLangRated Schedule
      (each rounds starts ASAP
      after the previous round)
      12:45pm
      3 12:20p 3:30p
      4 2:00p 6:15p
      5 3:40p N/A

      Awards
      (for under 100 sections)
      5:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm

Fees & Discounts

Please register early to save your money and our time!

    • Entry Fees
      for Sections Rated 1000+
      (with cash prizes)

      Event Non-member BAC-Member Members Save
      G/30 85 64 21
      G/10 55 41 14
      G/60 85 64 21


      Entry Fees for
      Sections Rated under 1000
      (with trophies & medals awards)

      Event Non-member BAC-Member Members Save
      G/30 60 45 15
      G/10 40 30 10
      G/60 60 45 15


      Optional/Other Fees

      1. Play-up Fee:
        1. +37 for 1000+ Sections
        2. +27 for Under 1000 Sections
        (must be within 300 rating points of the section's minimum rating)
      2. Registration Fees:
        1. +10 7/10-11
        2. +20 7/12-14
        3. +30 7/14-15
        4. +40 onsite
      3. Cancel/Change Fee: Same as the late fee; no refunds after 7/13.
      4. Blitz Late Fees: +7 onsite
    • Buy More & Save with All-Access Pass
      [available until Sun July 10]

      Access Passes for Sections Rated 1000+
      (with cash prizes)

      Pass Access Non-member BAC-Member
      Fee Savings Fee Savings
      All-Access Pass G/30 G/10 G/60 199 26 149 76
      30-60 Access Pass G/30 G/60 149 21 112 58
      Saturday Access Pass G/30 G/10 123 17 93 48
      10-60 Access Pass G/10 G/60 123 17 93 48



      Access Passes for Sections Rated under 1000
      (with trophies & medals awards)

      Pass Covers Non-member BAC-Member
      Fee Savings Fee Savings
      All-Access Pass G/30 G/10 G/60 139 21 104 56
      30-60 Access Pass G/30 G/60 105 15 79 41
      Saturday Access Pass G/30 G/10 87 13 65 35
      10-60 Access Pass G/10 G/60 87 13 65 35

Post-Registration Information

What to expect after registering

    • After Registering

      1. Check Processed Entries to confirm registration (available one week before the tournament).
      2. Use this form for changes/corrections.
      3. Add @bayareachess.com to safe senders so you can receive emails with orientation and other notifications.
      4. Reconfirm the email address and other information in your profile.
      5. Check this page the day before the tournament for orientation information.
      6. Contact us for any questions or suggestions.
    • Financial Transparency

      1. The entry fees for members are slightly lower based on a donation by the Azhar Family.
      2. The entry fees for non-members are slightly higher due to inflation and the extra cost of COVID prevention protocols.