• 2015 (40th) Peoples Tournament
      A Heritage Event
      February 14-16 or 15-16, 2015

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

      Prizes: $20,000 - GPP 80 enhanced - Jr Grand Prix
      b/273 fully paid entries, 60% guaranteed

      This tournament is best suited for adults and advanced youth (ratings 1000 & higher) who prefer long time controls. The time control for regular schedule is 6SS, 40/120 sd30 d5. Youth (K-Gr12) rated under 1000, please consider the Young Peoples Tournament on February 14 (see details)
  • Prize Fund $20,000 b/273 (60% guaranteed) - GPP 80 Enhanced

    6 Sections (FIDE rating)
     1st2nd3rd4th5th6thClass
    Open (2100+) $3,000 $1,500 $700 $300     u2200: $500, 200
    XA (1900-2099) $1,500 $700 $300 $200 $150 $140 u2000: $140
    AB (1700-1899) $1,500 $700 $300 $200 $150 $140 u1800: $140
    BC (1500-1699) $1,500 $700 $300 $200 $150 $140 u1600: $140
    CD (1300-1499) $1,000 $500 $200 $150 $140 $140 u1400: $140
    DEu (under 1300
    & unrated)
    $1,000 $500 $200 $150 $140 $140  
    New & Unrated players prizes are capped at $300 in all sections except Open.
    February 2015 Supp, CCA min & TD discretion will be used to place players accurately.
    No limit on byes but Round 5 & 6 byers  Rds. 5/6 byes locked bef Rd. 1 starts.
    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 Su 8:30-9a Su 9:30a Su 12p Su 2:30p Su 5p Mo 10a Mo 3:30p
    3-day Schedule Sa 10-11a Sa11a Sa 5p Su 11a Su 5p Mo 10a Mo 3:30p

    Fees:
    Regular Entry: 123
    Economy Option (not available for Open section): 85 with 50% of the calculated prize
    After 2/11: Add 25 - Play-up 1 section: 25
    Refund fee: 25
    Economy Option pays 50% 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 February 2014 supplement.
    IM/GM Free before 2/4 (EF subtracted from prize)
  • TDs and Organizers

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

    Organizers (Contact organizers)
    Dr. Judit Sztaray - Sr. TD Dr. Salman Azhar
  • 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 Biltmore - Click HERE
    2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)