• 2016 US Class Championship
      November 11 - November 13 or November 12 - 13, 2016

      SFO Hyatt Regency Burlingame (map)
      1333 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010

      Prizes: $17,000 - GPP 40 enhanced - Jr Grand Prix
      b/257 fully paid entries, 60% 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 - book hotel
      Youth (K-Gr12) rated under 1000, please consider the Kids side event on Saturday, November 12 @ BAC Office in San Jose(see details)

  • Prizes: $17,000 b/257 (60% Guaranteed)

    7 Sections
     1st2nd3rd4th
    Master (2200+, FIDE rated) $3,000 $1,500 $700 $300
    Expert (2000-2199) $1,500 $700 $300 $200
    A (1800-1999) $1,200 $550 $250 $150
    B (1600-1799) $1,200 $550 $250 $150
    C (1400-1599) $1,000 $400 $150 $100
    D (1200-1399) $1,000 $400 $150 $100
    Eu (under 1200
    & unrated)    		 $700 $400 $150 $100
    New & Unrated players prizes are capped at $300 in all sections except Open.
    Nov 2016 Supp, CCA min & TD discretion will be used to place players accurately.
    Max two 1/2-point byes if before start of Round 2.

  • Schedule & Fees

    3-day: 5SS x 40/120 G/30 +30
    2-day: 2SS x G/75;d5 + 3SS x 40/120 G/30 +30
    Merge before Round 3. All compete for the same prizes.
     RegistrationRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5
    2-day Schedule Sa 9-9:30a Sa 10a Sa 1:30p Sa 5p Su 10a Su 3:30p
    3-day Schedule Fr 5-5:30p Fr 6p Sa 11a Sa 5p Su 10a Su 3:30p
    Entry Fees:
    Regular Entry: $119, After 11/3 $144
    Economy Entry: $99 After 11/3 $124 with 60% prize (Closed)
    Economy EF is not available for the players in the Master section.

    IM/GM Free before 11/1 (EF subtracted from prize)
    Play-up 1 section: $35
    Refund fee: $20
    Play-up fee applies if playing in a higher section than your rating in Nov 2016 supplement.

  • Blitz Side Event
    Sunday Nov 13, 2016

    On-site Registration: 7:30-8pm
    Rounds: 8-10 rounds of G/5; d0 between 8 - 10pm

    EF: $14 online, $16 onsite.
    75% of EFs returned as prizes.

  • TDs and Organizers

    Tournament Directors:
    National TD Tom Langland
    National TD John McCumiskey
    Senior TD Richard Koepcke

    Organizers: Email to the organizers
    Dr. Judit Sztaray

  • Location & Accomodation

    Tournament site:
    SFO Hyatt Regency Burlingame
    1333 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010 (map)
    Accessible by TBA

    Reserve room at SFO Hyatt NOW - $145.
    Click HERE to reserve your room.