2018 CalChess Scholastic State Championship
aka Super States
April 6^th - 8^th
@ Santa Clara Convention Center (map)
Bughouse: Friday, April 6
Blitz: Saturday, April 7

Schedule

On-site Registration:
Saturday and Sunday 7:30-8am,
Absolutely NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION AFTER 8AM!

Not necessary if you have pre-registered and checked in online HERE.

Grade	Sections	Time Control	Arrive	Round 1	Rd 2	Rd 3	Rd 4	Rd 5	Rd 6
1-day Sections
KG	Kindergarten	G/30; d5	Sat 4/7 9AM	9:30a	11:30a	1:30p	3p	4:30p
KG thru 3	K-Gr3 unrated (Rookie) K-Gr3 u500 (Beginner) K-Gr3 500-799 (Junior Varsity)	G/30; d5	Sat 4/7 9AM	9:30a	11:30a	1:30p	3p	4:30p
KG thru 6	K-Gr6 unrated (Rookie) K-Gr6 u500 (Beginner) K-Gr6 500-799 (Junior Varsity)	G/30; d5	Sun 4/8 9AM	9:30a	11:30a	1:30p	3p	4:30p
KG thru 12	K-Gr8 u800 (Beginner) K-Gr12 u800 (Beginner)	G/30; d5	Sun 4/8 9AM	9:30a	11:30a	1:30p	3p	4:30p
Grade	Sections	Time Control	Arrive	Round 1	Rd 2	Rd 3	Rd 4	Rd 5	Rd 6
2-day sections
KG thru 3	K-Gr3 800+ (Championship)	G/75; d5	Sat 4/7 & Sun 4/8 8:45a	9a	12n	3p	9a	12n	3p
KG thru 6	K-Gr5 800+ (Championship) K-Gr6 800+ (Championship)	G/75; d5	Sat 4/7 & Sun 4/8 8:45a	9a	12n	3p	9a	12n	3p
KG thru 8	K-Gr8 800-1199 (Junior Varsity) K-Gr8 1200+ (Championship)	G/75; d5	Sat 4/7 & Sun 3/12 8:45a	9a	12n	3p	9a	12n	3p
KG thru 12	K-Gr12 800-1599 (Junior Varsity)	G/75; d5	Sat 4/7& Sun 4/8 8:45a	9a	12n	3p	9a	12n	3p
3-day sections
KG thru 12	K-Gr12 1600+ (Championship)	G/90; +30s	Fri 4/6, Sat 4/7 & Sun 4/8	Fri 6pm	Sat 11a	Sat 3p	Sun 10a	Sun 2p
Evening Side Events
Blitz	K-3 Blitz 4-6 Blitz 7-12 Blitz	G/5 d0	Sat 4/7	Onsite reg & Check-in: 5:30-6:00p Games: 6:30-8:30p
Bughouse	All sections	G/5 d0	Fri 4/6	Onsite reg & Check-in: 5:30-6:00p Games: 6:30-8:30p

How to determine which section?

1st Step: Select Grade: most players like to play with their peers, so choose a section that has the upper limit the most closest to the player's grade.
2nd Step: Determine players' rating: most players are comfortable within a section of their natural rating, so choose a section that has the upper limit of the rating the most closest to the player's rating.
Never played in a rated tournament before? Choose Rookie (unrated) section, and you'll play with others in the same shoe.
3rd Step: If you are eager to be challenged, playing up a Grade level, or a Rating level is always an option. Determine the next section in the line.

Still unsure? Email us and we would love to help! Send your player's Grade and USCF ID (if have one) and we can suggest the best sections for him/her.

What is the time control?
1-day sections: G/30;d5 that means Game in 30 minutes with 5 second delay. Each player gets 30 minutes, and there is a 5 second delay before the time on their clock starts to count. One game can last up to ca. 1 hour.
2-day sections: G/75;d5 that means Game in 75 minutes with 5 second delay. One game can last up to 3 hours.
3-day section: G/90+30 that means Game in 90 minutes with 30 seconds increment for each move. One game can last up to 4 hours.

What are the round times?
Chess is NOT an elimination game: win or lose all players should play all rounds. Round times are pre-set, listed above in the table, and will be starting on time for all sections. Please, notify us if a player will miss any round - you can request 1/2 point bye for that round.

Have to miss a round?
If you have to miss a round, please request a BYE:
Every player can request up to two 1/2point byes for any of the round 1 to 5 if requested before the start of the first round. No byes for the last round.

MUCH more FAQ and Explanation of the Rules are on this page: Click HERE.