• Peoples Tournament
      July 25/26-27, 2014
      Santa Clara Convention Center (map)
      5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054

      Prizes: $16,000 - GPP 100 - Jr Grand Prix
      2/3 guaranteed - b/243 fully paid entries

      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.

      Youth rated under 1000, please consider Young Peoples Tournament
      on July 20 @ Cupertino Courtyard Marriott (BayAreaChess.com/young)
  • Sections & Prizes

    5 Sections
     1st2nd3rd4th5thClass Prizes
    Open (2000+) $2,500 $1,200 $600 $300   u2300: $300, 100
    u2100: $100, 100
    A (1800-1999) $1,500 $700 $300 $100 $100  
    B (1600-1799) $1,500 $700 $300 $100 $100  
    C (1400-1599) $1,500 $700 $300 $100 $100  
    DE (under 1400) $1,000 $500 $200     u1200: $600, 300, 100

    Prizes may be scaled in each section based on the number of paid entries in that section.
    New & Unrated players prizes are capped at $200 in all sections except Open.
    July 2014 Supp, CCA min & TD discretion will be used to place players accurately.
    May 1/2-point byes must commit before the 3rd round starts.
    Econ option must commit before the 1st round statrs.
  • Schedule & Fees

    3-day: 6x40/120 SD/30;d5
    2-day: 3xG/60;d5 + 3x40/120 SD/30;d5
    Merge in Round 4
     RegistrationRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6
    2-day Schedule Sat 9-9:30a Sa 10a Sa 12:30p Sa 2:50p Sa 5:30p Su 10a Su 4:30p
    3-day Schedule Fri 10-11a Fri 11:30a Fri 5:30p Sa 11:30a Sa 5:30p Su 10a Su 4:30p

    Entry Fees:
    Regular Entry: $109, Play-up: $25, Re-entry: $49
    Economy Option (not available for Open section): $84, Play-up: $25, Re-entry: $49
    Late fee: After 7/22 +$25, Refund fee: 20

    Economy Option pays 2/3 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 July 2014 supplement.
    IM/GM Free before 7/15 (EF subtracted from prize)
  • TDs and Organizers

    Tournament Directors:
    National TD Richard Koepke
    National TD Tom Langland
    Senior Jordan Langland
    TD Justin Easterday

    Organizers: Email to the organizers
    Sr. TD Dr. Salman Azhar
    Dr. Judit Sztaray
  • Location & Accomodation

    Santa Clara Hilton for $99/night - group code: BAJULY
    cut-off date: July 17, 2014
    4949 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)
    Accessible by VTA, ACE

    Rooms at Biltmore Hotel and Suites for only $85 - Reserve your hotel NOW.
    2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)


    Directions from the SFO airport