14th annual Golden State Open (new location)

US Chess Junior Grand Prix

JAN. 13-16, 14-16 OR 15-16, CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED)
14th annual Golden State Open

7SS, 40/80, SD/30, d30 (3-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10, 2-day option except in Major Section, rds. 1-4 G/30, d10). Embassy Suites San Rafael Marin County, 101 McInnis Pkwy, San Rafael CA 94903. Prizes $25,000 guaranteed.  5 sections. Major (1900/up). $3000-1500-700-500-300, clear/tiebreak 1st $100, top USCF U2300 $1000-500. FIDE. Under 2100: $1700-900-500-300-200, top U1900 $800-400. FIDE. Under 1800: $1700-900-500-300-200, top U1600 $600-300. Under 1500: $1400-700-400-300-200, top U1300 $400-200.  Under 1200: $1000-500-400-300-200, top U1000 $200-100.  Prize Limits: 1) Unrated limit U1200 $200, U1500 $300, U1800 $400. 2) If Online Regular official rating is more than 50 points over section or prize maximum, prize limit $300. Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $1000-500-300. Must average under 2200; may play different sections; register (no extra fee) before both begin rd 2. Top 4 sections EF: $138 at chessaction.com by 1/11, all $160 (no check, credit card OK) at site, or online to 1 hour before rd 1. GMs $130 from prize. U1200 Section EF: $30 less than top 4 sections. All: Special 1 yr USCF with magazine paid online with entry- Adult $40, Young Adult $25, Youth $18. Re-entry (no Major to Major) $60.  Online EF $5 less to CalChess members. 4-day schedule: Late reg. to Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat/Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30.  3-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sat 11 am, rds Sat 12, 3 & 6, Sun 12 & 6, Mon 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Late reg. ends Sun 9 am, rds Sun 10-12-2-3:45-6, Mon 10-3:30. No 2-day Major. Byes: OK all, limit 2; must commit before rd 3. Unofficial Or Regular Online ratings usually used if otherwise unrated, or to qualify for Major (see peakrating.us). Foreign player ratings: See foreignratings.com. HR:  $185-185, includes free made to order breakfast, link at chessevents.us or 415-499-9222, reserve by 12/20 or rate may increase. Car rental: Avis, link at chesstour.com, use AWD #D657633. Ent: Chessactioncom. No mailed entries. Questions:, Click here to show mail address, chesstour.com, chesstour.info. Refunds, $15 service charge. Bring set, board, clock if possible; none supplied. Entries posted at chessaction.com (Click “entry list” after entering).  Blitz tournament Sun 10:30 pm, enter by 10:10 pm.