• General Information

    • What's New

      Retro low fees with new discounts (e.g., All Access Passes)!

    • Financial Transparency

      We are experimenting with lower entry fees for lower prizes despite inflation. Please vote for this experiment by registering for this event and influence the trajectory of the community.

  • Awards

    • Prize Fund: $16,000 b/222 paid entries

      Section Eligibility 1st 2nd 3rd
      MX (2100+)
      FIDE & USCF rated      		 All $2,000 $1,000 $500
      u 2200 $1,000 $500 $200
      XAB (1700-2099)
      FIDE & USCF rated      		 All $1,500 $700 $300
      u 1800 $1,000 $500 $200
      BCD (1300-1699)
      FIDE & USCF rated      		 All $1,500 $700 $300
      u 1400 $1,000 $500 $200
      DEu (u1300 & unr.)
      USCF rated      		 All $1,000 $500 $200
      u 1000 $300 $200 $200
      New & Unrated players: Max prize $300 (except in the Open Section).


      Blitz Prize Fund

      400% of Entry Fees for each hex (group of 6 players)

    • Main Event Schedule

      • 3-day 2pm Fri 2 6:30 | Sat 2 6:30 | Sun 10 2:30
      • 3-day 6:30pm Fri 6:30 | Sat 9:30 2 6:30 | Sun 10 2:30
      • 2-day 9am Sat 9 11:30 2 6:30 | Sun 10 2:30
      All schedules merge in Rd 3 and compete for the same prizes! Small sections may be merged.
      Time Control: G/90 +30
      (2-day Rds 1-2 G/60 +5)


      Blitz Schedule

      • Sunday 7-9pm
      • Check-in Required before 6:45pm
      • Time Control: Rds 1-10: G/5 d1
      • Sections: 6 players grouped based on US Chess rating (play 2 games against other 5 players)

  • Registration Information

      • Open & Blitz Fees

        Regular Economy Blitz
        Member 96 72 24
        Non-member 128 96 32


        Buy More & Save with All Access Pass [available until Sun 1/2]

        Open All Access Pass includes the Main Event and Blitz at half price!
        Regular Economy
        Member 108 82
        Non-member 144 112

      • Optional Requests

        1. Play-up Fee: +35 (must be within 300 rating points of the section cutoff)
        2. Late Fees: +11 1/3-4 | +22 1/5-6 | +33 onsite
        3. Cancel/Change Fee: Same as late fee.
        4. No refunds after 1/4.
        5. Blitz Late Fees: +10 after 1/8 & onsite


        Post-Registration Information

        1. Check Processed entries to confirm registration 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.

    • What's Expected

      1. Come as you are! We welcome all players ragardless of their rating and playing level.
      2. USCF membership is required, and you must renew/signup with your tournament registration so we can process and reconcile.
      3. January 2022 Supp, BAC min, CCA min, and TD discretion will be used to place players accurately.
      4. 1/2-point byes available for all rounds based on the following conditions:
        1. 1/2-point byes in the last 2 rounds must be requested before the start of Round 2
        2. 1/2-point byes in all other rounds must be requested 1 hour before that round's start
      5. 0-point byes available for all rounds (and must be requested ASAP).
      6. We may adjust round times if needed (but it is unlikely).
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