2022 CalChess STATE Open & Class Championship
on September 4 to 5, 3 to 5, or 3
for all levels (and ages) with free parking!
Play and Stay at Sonesta Silicon Valley on 1820 Barber Ln, Milpitas

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We invite you to the 2022 CalChess Championship on Sep 3-5, 2022 (Labor Day Weekend).
This is an Official State Championship Event approved by CalChess and US Chess Federation!
Please read on for a detailed schedule.

Welcome to the Chessiest Place on Earth!

Please register ASAP to save your money (and our time) before late fees start. Also, the registration may close anytime if we reach maximum capacity under health and safety protocols! (We will share the orientation Information a few days before the tourney.)

What Where Actions When
Play in
the 1000+
sections		 Sonesta
Silicon
Valley
Event
Center
Register		 Championship on Saturday/Sunday to Monday
Blitz on Monday
Play in
the
Under 1000
sections		 Championship on Saturday [9:15a-4:30p]
Blitz on Saturday [5:15-7:15p]
Quads on Sunday [9-11:30a] and Monday [9-11:30a & 12:30-3p]
Swiss on Sunday [3-6:15p] and Monday [3:30-6:45p]
Chess4Less on Sunday [12-2:30p]
Stay at Sonesta
Silicon
Valley
Book		 for 99/night
at the tournament site
from September 2 to 6

Prize Fund and Awards

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Cash Prizes for 1000+ Sections | Trophies & Medals for u1000 Sections

  • Note: G/M dS means that each player gets M minutes/game, and S seconds/move (before the clock starts running).

        • Championship Event
          Prize Fund (1000+): $26,100 b/297 fully paid entries
          Time control: G/90 +30 (Rounds 1-4 of 2-day: G/55 +5)


          Section Eligibility 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
          M (2200+)
          FIDE rated &
          USCF rated          		 All $2,500 $1,000 $500 $200
          u 2300 $1,000 $500 $200 $200
          X (2000 - 2199)
          FIDE rated &
          USCF rated          		 All $1,500 $700 $300 $200
          u 2100 $700 $500 $200 $200
          A (1800 - 1999)
          FIDE rated &
          USCF rated          		 All $1,300 $600 $300 $200
          u 1900 $600 $300 $200 $200
          B (1600 - 1799)
          FIDE rated &
          USCF rated          		 All $1,300 $600 $300 $200
          u 1700 $600 $300 $200 $200
          C (1400 - 1599)
          FIDE rated &
          USCF rated          		 All $1,000 $500 $200 $200
          u 1500 $500 $200 $200 $200
          D (1200 - 1399)
          USCF rated          		 All $1,000 $500 $200 $200
          u 1300 $500 $200 $200 $200
          E (u1200 & unr.)
          USCF rated          		 All $1,000 $500 $200 $200
          u 1000 $500 $200 $200 $200


          New & Unrated players: Max prize $400 (except in the Open Section).

      • Blitz (G/5 d1) Prize Fund (1000+):
        $100 b/ 6 players

        We will group players in Hexes (6 players). For each hex:
        • 1st Place = $60
        • Top in the bottom 1/2 = $40

    • Trophies & medals
      awards for the under 1000 (u1000) sections:

      1. Trophies to all players with a winning record.
      2. Medals to all players who do not get a trophy.
      3. Trophies to all club teams in each section of the Championship [Sat 9:15a-4:30p]
        1. 2 or more players constitute a team
        2. The top 3 players count to the total team score

        • Championship

          [Sat 9:15a-4:30p | G/25 d5]
          4 Sections based on rating:
          F (800-999), G (600-799),
          H (400-599),
          IJu (unrated & under 400)

        • Blitz

          [Sat 5:15-7:15p | G/5 d1]
          Sections: groups of 6 players based on rating

        • Quads

          [Sun 9-11:30a & Mon 9-11:30a & 12:30-3p | G/25 d5]
          Sections: groups of 4 players based on rating

        • Swiss

          [Sun 3-6:15p & Mon 3:30-6:45p | G/25 d5]
          Sections based on rating:
          Champ (800 & higher),
          Premier (500-799),
          Booster (unrated & under 500)

      • Chess4Less

        [Sun 12:30-2:30p | G/12 d3]
        Sections: groups of 6 players based on rating

Schedule

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1000+: Championship (Saturday/Sunday to Monday) and Blitz (Monday)
u1000: Championship (Saturday), Blitz (Saturday), Quads (Sunday & Monday), Swiss (Sunday & Monday), and Chess4Less (Sunday)

    • 1000+ Events Schedule

      • Championship
        3-day schedule (Saturday to Monday)
          • Online Registration closes at Fri, Sep 2 at 11:59p (Sat, Sep 3 at 11:59p)
          • Onsite Registration: Sat, Sep 3 from 12:30p to 1p (Sun, Sep 4 from 8a to 8:30a)
          • ½-point Byes are available for any round (no maximum; Rounds 1-5 byes must be requested at least 1 hour before that round's start; Rounds 6-7 byes must be requested before Round 3 starts)
          • Round Times [2-day schedule in brackets]
            1. Sat 1:30p [Sun 9a]
            2. Sat 6p [Sun 11:20a]
            3. Sun 9:30a [Sun 1:40p]
            4. Sun 2p [Sun 4p]
              • 3-day and 2-day schedules merge
            5. Sun 6:45p [Sun 6:45p]
            6. Mon 10a [Mon 10a]
            7. Mon 2:30p [Mon 2:30p]
          • Time Control: G/90 +30
            (2-day Rounds 1-4 G/55 +5)
      • Blitz (Monday 6:50-8:50p)
        • Online Registration closes on Sun, Sep 4 at 11:59p
        • Onsite Registration: Mon, Sep 5 from 6:30p to 6:40p
        • Round Times: Mon, Sep 5 from 6:50p to 8:50p (5 double rounds = 10 games)
        • Time Control: G/5 d1

    • u1000 Events Schedule

      • Championship (Saturday 9:15-4:30p)
        • Online Registration closes on Fri, Sep 2 at 11:59p
        • Onsite Registration: Sat, Sep 3 from 8:30a to 8:50a
        • Round Times (all on Sat):
          1. 9:15a
          2. 10:45a
            Lunch Break
          3. 12:30p
          4. 2p
          5. 3:30p
        • Awards: 4:45-5:15p
        • Time Control: G/25 d5
      • Blitz (Saturday 5:15-7:15p)
        • Online Registration closes at 11:59p on the night before the tourney starts
        • Onsite Registration: closes 15 minutes before the tourney starts
        • Round Times: Sat, Sep 3 from 5:15-7:15p (5 double rounds = 10 games)
        • Time Control: G/5 d1
      • Quads (Sunday 9-11:30a & Monday 9-11:30a & 12:30-3p)
        • Online Registration closes at 11:59p on the night before the tourney starts
        • Onsite Registration closes 30 minutes before the tourney starts
        • Round Times: Sun 9-11:30a & Mon 9-11:30a & 12:30-3p
        • Time Control: G/25 d5
      • Swiss (Sunday 3-6:15p & Monday 3:30-6:45p)
        • Online Registration closes at 11:59p on the night before the tourney starts
        • Onsite Registration closes 30 minutes before the tourney starts
        • Round Times: Sun 3-6:15p & Mon 3:30-6:45p
        • Time Control: G/25 d5
      • Chess4Less (Sunday 12:30-2:30p)
        • Online Registration closes at 11:59p on the night before the tourney starts
        • Onsite Registration closes 30 minutes before the tourney starts
        • Round Times: Sun 12:30-2:30p
        • Time Control: G/12 d3

Fees & Discounts

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Please register early to save your money and our time!


      • Entry Fees
        for 1000+ sections

        Entry Type Non-member BAC-Member
        Regular
        2-day or 3-day        		 156 117
        Econ
        2-day or 3-day        		 117 88
        Blitz 33 25

        • Econ entry offers a lower entry fee in exchange for 50% of the calculated prize. (Tip: Econ entry suits players who are not motivated by prize money.)
        • The above entry fees are for both 3-day and 2-day options.



        Entry Fees
        for under 1000 sections

        Entry Type Non-member BAC-Member
        Championship
        Saturday        		 60 45
        Blitz 33 25
        Quads 39 29
        Swiss 49 37
        Chess
        4Less        		 22 18

      • Buy More and Save with All-Access and
        Day-Access Passes (available until 8/31)

        All-Access Passes

        Events Entry Type Non-member BAC-Member
        All-Access Pass
        for u1000        		 Regular 216 162
        Econ 177 133
        All-Access Pass
        for 1000+        		 Regular 173 130
        Regular 132 99

        1. 1000+ All-Access Pass includes:
          1. 1000+ Championship (3-day or 2-day)
          2. 1000+ Blitz on Monday (at half price!)
        2. u1000 All-Access includes:
          1. u1000 Championship ($10 off)
          2. u1000 Blitz on Saturday (free!)
          3. 1000+ Championship ($37 off 2-day 1000-1199 section with Play-up)
          4. 1000+ Blitz on Monday (free!)

        Day-Access Passes for u1000

        Events Non-
        member        		 BAC-
        Member
        Saturday Day-Access Pass u1000
        1-day and half-price Sat Blitz        		 77 58
        Sunday Day-Access Pass
        Swiss, 18% off Quads, and free Chess4Less        		 79 59
        Sunday Quads & Chess4Less Pass
        Quads and 55% off Chess4Less        		 49 37
        Sunday Swiss & Chess4Less Pass
        Swiss and Chess4Less at 55% off        		 57 43
        Monday Day-Access Pass
        Swiss and 56% off Quads        		 69 52

    • Optional/Other Fees

      1. Play-up Fee: +37 for 1000+ Sections & +27 for Under 1000+ Sections (double play-up is not allowed)
      2. Registration Fees: +0 Until 8/25 | +10 8/26-27 | +20 8/29-31 | +30 9/1-2 | +40 onsite
      3. Cancel/Change Fee: Same as the registration fee; No refunds after 8/31.
      4. Blitz Registration Fees: +0 Until 9/4 | +7 onsite

Post-Registration Information

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What to expect after registering

        • After Registering

          1. Check Processed Entries to confirm registration (available one week before the tournament).
          2. Use this form for changes/corrections.
          3. Add @bayareachess.com to safe senders to receive emails with orientation and other notifications.
          4. Reconfirm the email address and other information in your profile.
          5. Check this page the day before the tournament for orientation information.
          6. Contact us for any questions or suggestions.

      • Financial Transparency

        1. The entry fees for members are slightly lower based on a donation by the Azhar Family.
        2. The entry fees for non-members are slightly higher due to inflation and the extra cost of COVID prevention protocols.

        • What's New?

          1. The 2022 CalChess Open & Class Championship is on September 3-5, 2022.
          2. The first four rounds of the 2-day schedule will be G/55 +5.

      • What's Expected?

        1. Come as you are! We welcome all players regardless of their rating and playing level.
        2. US Chess and CalChess memberships are required; if you're not a current member, you must renew/signup with your tournament registration so we can process and reconcile your entry.
        3. We will use September 2022 Supplement and TD discretion to place players accurately.
        4. We may adjust round times if needed (but it is unlikely).
        5. Be nice to everyone!