• 2015 California Class Warfare Championship
      Nov 27-29 or Nov 28-29, 2015

      Santa Clara Convention Center (map)
      5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054

      Prizes: $14,000 - GPP 60 enhanced - Jr Grand Prix
      b/187 fully paid entries, 70% guaranteed

      This tournament is best suited for adults and advanced youth (ratings 1000 & higher) who prefer long time controls.
      register online - flyer - entries - ask question
      The time control for regular schedule is 40/120 SD/30 d5.
      Youth (K-Gr12) rated under 1000, please consider the Kids side event on November 27 (see details)

  • Prize Fund $14,000 b/197 (70% guaranteed)

    6 Sections (FIDE rating)
     1st2nd3rd4th5thClass
    Open (2100+) $2,000 $1,000 $500 $200   u2300: $300, 150
    XA (1900-2099) $1,000 $500 $200 $150 $120  
    AB (1700-1899) $1,000 $500 $200 $150 $120  
    BC (1500-1699) $1,000 $500 $200 $150 $120  
    CD (1300-1499) $1,000 $500 $200 $150 $120  
    DEu (under 1300
    & unrated)    		 $1,000 $500 $200 $150 $120  
    New & Unrated players prizes are capped at $200 in all sections except Open.
    Nov 2015 Supp, CCA min & TD discretion will be used to place players accurately.
    Any 1/2-point byes, Rd 5&6 must commit before start of Round 1.
    Econ option must commit before the 1st round starts.

  • Schedule & Fees

    3-day: 6SS x 40/120 SD/30 d5
    2-day: 3SS x G/61 d5 + merge
    Merge in Round 4. All compete for the same prizes.

     RegistrationRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6
    2-day Schedule Sa 9-9:30a Sa 10a Sa 12:30p Sa 2:50p Sa 5:30p Su 10a Su 3:30p
    3-day Schedule Fr 10-11a Fr 11:30a Fr 5:30p Sa 11:30a Sa 5:30p Su 10a Su 3:30p
    Fees:
    Regular Entry: 119
    Economy Option (not available for Open section): 89 with 60% of the calculated prize
    After 11/25: Add 25
    Play-up 1 section: 25
    Refund fee: 20
    Re-entry fee: $40
    Economy Option pays 60% 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 Nov 2015 supplement.
    IM/GM Free before 11/18 (EF subtracted from prize)

  • TDs and Organizers

    Tournament Directors:
    National TD Tom Langland - Senior TD Richard Koepcke - Senior TD Jordan Langland

    Organizer (Contact organizers)
    Dr. Judit Sztaray

  • Location & Accomodation

    Tournament site: Santa Clara Convention Center
    5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)
    Accessible by VTA, ACE

    Reserve room NOW at Sheraton Sunnyvale - Click HERE
    SHERATON SUNNYVALE HOTEL
    1100 North Mathilda, Sunnyvale, CA, 94089

    Reserve room NOW at Biltmore Hote @ Santa Clara - Click HERE
    Biltmore Hotel and Suites
    2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054
    Phone: 408-988-8411
    Attendee Code: 32263 Group Code: Bay Area Chess Nov 2015