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  2021 Best of the West CLASSic Championship

  A Heritage Event!

  Regular (adults & K-12 1000+) on July 3-5 or 4-5
  Scholastic (K-12 under 1400) on July 3
  at San Mateo Marriott (map) Guest room for $109++ including parking (Book now or call 866-263-1461 for Best of the West Classic Rate-rated)

  

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  Quick Links to Navigate This Page:
  General Information (What's New, What's Expected)
  Prize Fund & Awards (Individual, Team)
  Registration (Information & After Registering)
  Sections & Schedule

General Information

• What's New

  • 2021 Best of the West CLASSic Championship will:
    1. Take place on Independence Day Weekend (instead of the Memorial Day Weekend)
    2. Observe COVID-19 protocols based on national and local guidelines onsite
    3. Will be at the San Mateo Marriott (map)
    4. Will have 7 rounds of G/90 +30 in the regular/adult section.

• What's Expected

  1. USCF membership is required, and you must renew/signup with your tournament registration so we can process and reconcile.
  2. July 2021 Supp, BAC min, CCA min, and TD discretion will be used to place players accurately.
  3. All scholastic sections (K-12 u1400) are for players under 18 years old who have not started college.
  4. We welcome all players ragardless of their rating and playing level.

• 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, 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.

Awards

• Regular Tournament Prizes
  $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.

• Scholastic
  Individual Awards

  1. Large trophies to the top 5 players in each section
  2. Medium trophies to all players with a winning record
  3. Medals to all players who not earn a trophy
  Note: If the award ceremony is delayed due to health and safety protocols, all players will be awarded equivalent BA€oins for redemption with safety protocols.

• Scholastic
  Team Awards

  1. Large trophies to top 5 clubs teams in all sections combined
  2. Large trophies to top 5 school teams in all sections combined
  3. Medium trophies to all other clubs and schools
  A “team” must have 2 or more players (no maximum) - Top 4 player's scores count toward a team's score

Registration Information

• Regular Registration Information

  1. Entry Fees: 153 (econ 111) until 6/25
  2. Play-up Fee: +35
     Double play-up not available
  3. Late Fees: +11 6/26-28 | +22 6/29-30
     +33 7/1-2 | +44 after 7/2 & onsite
  Register ASAP!

• Scholastic Registration Information

  1. Entry Fees: 59 until 6/25
  2. Play Fee: +20
     Double play-up not available
  3. Late Fees: +7 6/26-28 | +14 6/29-30
     +21 7/1-2 | +28 after 7/2 & onsite
  Register ASAP!

• General Registration Information

  1. Register ASAP because the registration may close at any time due to health and safety protocols!
  2. Cancel/Change Fee:
     0 until 6/18 | 11 6/19-25 | 22 6/25-7/2
  3. No refunds after 7/2
  4. Please contact us for any questions, concerns, or suggestions.

• General Post-Registration Information

  1. Check entries to confirm registration after 6/26; Contact us to report any errors.
  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 July 2, 2021 for orientation information.

Sections, Schedule, and Time Controls

• Regular Schedule & Time Controls

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  Round Number	Schedule
  	2-day	3-day
  1	Sun 9:30a	Sat 9:30a
  2	11:40	2:00p
  3	1:50p	Sun 9:30a
  4	4:00	2:00p
  5	6:30	6:30
  Sections Merge in Round 5
  6	Mon 10:30a
  7	3:00p

  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
  2. Byes: 1/2-point byes available for all rounds based on the following conditions:
     1. Rounds 1-5 byes must be requested 1 hour before that round's start
     2. Rounds 6-7 byes must be requested before Round 2's start
  3. Sections: See Prize Fund.

• Scholastic Schedule & Time Controls

  Round	Time
  1	9 am
  2	10:40
  Lunch Break
  3	12:30 pm
  4	2
  5	3:30

  1. Time Control: G/30 +5 (30 mins/game +5 secs/move for both players)
  2. Byes must be requested before registration closes.
     1. Rounds 1-4 = Max. two 1/2 point byes.
     2. Round 5 = 0 point bye.
  3. Sections based on US Chess rating:
     1. Elite: 1000-1399
     2. Champ: 700-999
     3. Premier: 400-699
     4. Booster: under 400 & unrated

• Scholastic Quads Schedule & Time Controls

  1. Mandatory Check-in by 4:45pm
  2. Time Control: G/30 +5 (30 mins/game +5 secs/move for both players)
  3. Sections of 4 players based on US Chess rating: