• New Year! New Opportunities!
      2020 New Year Championship
      January 3-5 or 4-5, 2020

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

      Prizes: $13,000 - GPP 60 enhanced - Jr Grand Prix
      b/197 fully paid entries, 80% guaranteed

    This tournament is best suited for adults and advanced youth (ratings 1200 & higher) who prefer long time controls. The time control for regular schedule is 7SS, G/90 +30. Youth (K-Gr12) rated under 1200, please consider the CM Azhar Youth Chess Championship on Sunday, January 5 (see details)

    register online     - flyer - entries - live pairings (on day of tournament)

  • Prize Fund $13,000 b/197 (80% guaranteed)

    6 Sections
      1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Class
    Open (2000+, FIDE) $1,500 $700 $300 $150 $150 u2300: $600, $400, $200
    A (1800-1999, FIDE) $1,300 $600 $300 $150 $150
    B (1600-1799, FIDE) $1,100 $500 $200 $150 $150
    C (1400-1599) $900 $400 $200 $150 $150
    D (1200-1399) $700 $300 $150 $150 $150
    E (u1200) $500 $200 $150 $150 $150

    New & Unrated players prizes are capped at $200 in all sections except Open.
    Jan 2020 Supp, CCA min & TD discretion will be used to place players accurately.

    For all prizes above $600, please fill in the IRS Form W9 (www.bayareachess.com/fw9) and email it back to us.
    If you are a non-resident alien, we must withhold and send to the IRS 30% of your prize. If you have obtained a US Social Security or Tax ID number, please fill in the IRS Form 8233 (www.bayareachess.com/f8233) and email it back to us.
    Your immediate attention is greatly appreciated and will ensure that you'll get your prize check asap.

  • Schedule

    3-day: 7SS x G/90 +30
    2-day: 4SS x G/45 d5 + merge
    Merge in Round 5. All compete for the same prizes.

    Onsite registration:
    Friday 12:30-1pm
    Saturday 8-8:30am

      Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7
    3-day Schedule Fri
    1:30pm    		 Fri
    6pm    		 Sat
    9am    		 Sat
    1:30pm    		 Sat
    6pm    		 Sun
    10am    		 Sun
    2:30pm
    2-day Schedule Sat
    9am    		 Sat
    11:10am    		 Sat
    1:20pm    		 Sat
    3:30pm    		 Sat
    6pm    		 Sun
    10am    		 Sun
    2:30pm

    Fees

    Regular Entry Fee: $127
    Economy (econ) Entry Fee: $97

    Few notes on Economy Entry Fee:
    1) Not allowed in the Open section
    2) Receives 50% of the prize money
    3) Not available for onsite registrations

    Play-up: $35

    Late fee:
    12/28-1/2: +$25
    Onsite: +$28

    Change fee: $5
    within 24 hours: $25

    Refund/Cancel fee: $25

    IM/GM Free before 12/24 (EF subtracted from prize)

    Byes

    Each player can request two 1/2-point byes.
    Byes must be requested before the start of the first round.

  • TDs and Organizers

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

    Organizers (Contact organizer)
    Dr. Salman Azhar

  • Location & Accomodation

    Tournament site:
    Santa Clara Convention Center
    5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)
    Accessible by VTA, ACE