General Information

    • What's New

      45th People's Tournament will:
      1. Take place on Labor Day Weekend
      2. Offer discounts (e.g., All Access Passes)
      3. Observe COVID-19 protocols based on national and local guidelines onsite
      4. Will be at the Santa Clara Hyatt Regency (map)
      5. Will have 7 rounds of G/90 +30 in the regular/adult section

    • Financial Transparency

      The struggle is real, and so is inflation. That is bad news and good news...
      1. Bad news = The money in our pockets, in our bank accounts (American, Swiss, Quads, etc.), and under our mattress is worth less.
      2. Bad news = The expenses and fees have increased due to inflation.
      3. Good news = The prize fund has also increased proportionately.

  • What's Expected

    1. Come as you are! We welcome all players ragardless of their rating and playing level.
    2. USCF membership is required, and you must renew/signup with your tournament registration so we can process and reconcile.
    3. September 2021 Supp, BAC min, CCA min, and TD discretion will be used to place players accurately.
    4. All Young People's section are scholastic players (age under 18 years old and have not completed High School) whow rated under 1400 .
    5. Byes:
      1. 1/2-point byes available for all rounds based on the following conditions:
        1. 1/2-point byes in the last 2 rounds must be requested before the start of Round 2
        2. 1/2-point byes in all other rounds must be requested 1 hour before that round's start
      2. 0-point byes available for all rounds (and must be requested ASAP).

Awards

  • People's Prize Fund
    $25,040 b/297 paid entries

    Section Eligibility 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
    M (2200+)
    FIDE-rated    		 All $2,500 $1,000 $500
    u 2300 $700 $300 $200
    X (2000-2199)
    FIDE-rated    		 All $1,500 $700 $200
    u 2100 $700 $300 $200
    A (1800-1999)
    FIDE-rated    		 All $1,000 $500 $200 $170
    u 1900 $700 $300 $200 $170
    B (1600-1799)
    FIDE-rated    		 All $1,000 $500 $200 $170
    u 1700 $700 $300 $200 $170
    C (1400-1599) All $1,000 $500 $200 $170
    u 1500 $700 $300 $200 $170
    D (1200-1399) All $1,000 $500 $200 $170
    u 1300 $700 $300 $200 $170
    Eu (u1200
    & unr.)    		 All $1,000 $500 $200 $170
    u 1100 $700 $300 $200 $170
    New & Unrated players max prize is $300 in all sections except in the Open Section.

    People's Blitz Prize Fund

    70% of entry fees returned as prizes!

  • Young People's Championship

    Upto 50 BA€ions
    1. 10 BA€ions/point (note: 4 extra BA€ions/point)
    2. Minimum 3 BA€ions for the tournament


    Young People's BLITZ

    Upto 60 BA€ions
    1. 6 BA€ions/point (note: 10 games)
    2. Minimum 3 BA€ions for the tournament


    Contactless Awards with BA€oins

    As you you can see, we are continuing with BA€oin awards based on:
    1. Parents' community feedback (until it is safer for us to distribute physical prizes)
    2. Children's love for BA€oin Leaderboard
    Want to learn more about BA€oins? See BA€oins Information, Exchange Rates, & Balances for details and related information.

Discounts (with All Access Passes)

  • People's All Access Pass
    (50% discount on BLITZ)

    1. People's All Access Pass
      169 (members 127);
      econ 128 (members 96)
    2. Prices valid until Fri 8/27 (late fee schedule applies after that)
    3. May be combined with other options (play-up, late, etc.)

  • Young People's All Access Pass
    ($53 total discount)

    1. All Access Pass (until Fri 8/27):
      177 (members 133)
      177 for 230 value (includes Young People's [59], Young People's Blitz [27], People's Tournament [2-day econ 111], and People's Blitz [33])
    2. May be combined with other options (play-up, late, etc.)

Registration Information

    • People's Tournament

      1. Entry Fees: 153 (members 115); econ 111 (members 83) until Fri 8/27
      2. Play-up Fee: +35 Double play-up not available
      3. Late Fees: +10 8/28-31 | +25 9/1-3 |
        +42 (econ 39) after 9/3 & onsite

      People's Blitz

      1. Entry Fees: 33 (members 25) until Fri 9/3;
      2. Play-up Fee: Not applicable
      3. Late Fees: +10 after 9/3 & onsite

    • Young People's Championship

      1. Entry Fees: 59 (members 44) until Fri 8/27;
      2. Play-up Fee: +20 Double play-up not available
      3. Late Fees: +10 8/28-31 | +25 9/1-3 |
        +36 after 9/3 & onsite

      Young People's Blitz

      1. Entry Fees: 27 (members 20) until Fri 9/3;
      2. Play-up Fee: Not applicable
      3. Late Fees: +10 after 9/3 & onsite

  • General Registration Information

    1. Register ASAP because the registration may close at any time due to health and safety protocols!
    2. Cancel/Change/Reschedule Fee:
      +15 8/28-31 | +30 9/1-3
    3. No refunds after 9/3
    4. Request changes/corrections
    5. Contact us for any questions or suggestions.

  • General Post-Registration Information

    1. Check entries to confirm registration after 9/1; Request changes/corrections
    2. Add @bayareachess.com to safe senders to receive orientation emails.
    3. Reconfirm the email address and other information in your profile.
    4. Plase check this page on the September 2, 2021 for orientation information.

Sections, Schedule, and Time Controls

    • Regular Schedule & Time Controls
      (Saturday-Monday or Sunday-Monday)

      Round
      Number      		 Schedule
      2-day
      (Sun-Mon)      		 3-day
      (Sat-Mon)
      1 Sun 9:00a Sat 12:30p
      2 Sun 11:15a Sat 5:00p
      3 Sun 1:30p Sun 9:00a
      4 Sun 3:45p Sun 1:30p
      Sections Merge in Round 5
      5 Sun 6:10p
      6 Mon 10:00a
      7 Mon 2:30p
      1. Time Control
        1. 3-day schedule: All rounds = G/90 +30
        2. 2-day schedule: Rounds 1-4 = G/50 +5; Rounds 5-7 = G/90 +30
        3. 2-day and 3-day schedules merge in Round 5 and compete for the same prizes.
      2. Sections: See Prize Fund.

      Regular BLITZ Schedule & Time Controls (Monday)

      1. Mandatory Check-in by 7pm
      2. 10 rounds (games)
      3. Time Control: G/5 d1 (5 mins/game & a delay of 1 secs/move for both players)
      4. Sections of 6 players based on US Chess rating

    • Young People's Championship Schedule & Time Controls
      (Saturday)

      Round Time
      1 Sat 9 am
      2 10:40
      Lunch Break
      3 12:30 pm
      4 2
      5 3:30
      1. Time Control: G/30 d5 (30 mins/game & a delay of 5 secs/move for both players)
      2. Sections based on US Chess rating:
        1. Elite: 1200-1399
        2. Champ: 800-1199
        3. Premier: 400-799
        4. Booster: under 400 & unrated

      Young People's BLITZ Schedule & Time Controls
      (Saturday)

      1. Mandatory Check-in by 4:45pm
      2. 10 games (rounds)
      3. Time Control: G/5 d1 (5 mins/game & a delay of 1 secs/move for both players)
      4. Sections of 6 players based on US Chess rating
We may adjust round times if needed (but it is unlikely).
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