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2014 CalChess State Championship
This tournament is best suited for adults and advanced youth (ratings 1000 & higher) who prefer long time controls. The time control for regular schedule is 40/120 SD/30; d5.
Aug 30/31 -Sept 1, 2014
Santa Clara Convention Center (map)
5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Prizes: $24,000 - GPP 100 enhanced - Jr Grand Prix
b/297 fully paid entries, 80% guaranteedYouth rated under 1000, please consider CalNorth Kids u1000 Class Championship on Aug 30 (see details)
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Sections & Prizes
6 Sections (FIDE rating)1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Class Prizes Master (2200+) $3,000 $1,500 $700 $300 $150 Expert (2000-2199) $2,000 $1,000 $500 $200 $140 A (1800-1999) $1,500 $700 $300 $200 $140 B (1600-1799) $1,500 $700 $300 $200 $140 C (1400-1599) $1,500 $700 $300 $200 $140 DEu (under 1400
& unrated)$1,000 $500 $200 $150 u1200: $700, 300, 140
Trophy to 1st place in each section (and top u1200 & top unrated player in DEu)
Prizes may be scaled in each section based on the number of paid entries in that section.
New & Unrated players prizes are capped at $300 in all sections except Open.
Aug 2014 Supp, CCA min & TD discretion will be used to place players accurately.
1/2-point byes must be requested in advance (no limit on # of byes).
Rnd 5 or 6 byes must be requested before Rd 1.
Econ option must commit before the 1st round starts.
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Schedule & Fees
3-day: 6SS x 40/120 SD/30;d5
2-day: 3SS x G/61;d5 + 3SS x 40/120 SD/30;d5
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 Su 8:30-9a Su 9:30a Su 12p Su 2:30p Su 5p Mo 10a Mo 3:30p 3-day Schedule Sa 9-9:30a Sa 10a Sa 3:30p Su 11a Su 5p Mo 10a Mo 3:30p
Entry Fees:
Regular Entry: $129, After 8/28 $149
Economy Option (not available for Open section): $85 with 50% of the prize$
Play-up 1 section: $25
Refund fee: $25
Re-entry fee: $50 (fter rounds 1-2 of 3 day schedule, new start in 2-day schedule.)
$5 discount to CalChess members. Click here to become a member of CalChess.
Economy Option pays 50% of the calculated prize money. The remaining amount goes back to the budget to offset Economy Fee Discount.
Play-up fee applies if playing in a higher section than your rating in Aug 2014 supplement.
IM/GM Free before 8/20 (EF subtracted from prize)
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TDs and Organizers
Tournament Directors:
Senior TD Richard Koepcke
National TD John McCumiskey
Organizers: Email to the organizers
Richard Koepcke (650-224-4938)
Sr. TD Dr. Salman Azhar
Dr. Judit Sztaray
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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
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