2024 US National Championship: G30

National Championship Event
Sonesta Silicon Valley Event Center (South Milpitas)[webform_submission:values:event_location_online]

Event Overview

 

Register here

  • You must log in or sign up before you can register.
  • Online registration closes at midnight on the day of tournament.
  • Onsite registration is subject to availability (additional fee incurred).
  • Late fees applied starting Aug 4.
  • More info at bayareachess.com/USG60G30G10

Schedule:

  • Time Control: G/30 +5
  • Rounds: 5
  • Round Times: 9am, 10:45am, 12:45pm, 2:25pm, 4:10pm

Prizes:

  • Prize Fund: 10,000 b/167 entries
    • MX: 1st $1500, 2nd $500, 3rd $300  |  u2200 1st $700, 2nd $200, 3rd $100
    • ABC: 1st $1500, 2nd $500, 3rd $200  |  u1800 1st $700, 2nd $200, 3rd $100
    • CDE: 1st $1500, 2nd $500, 3rd $200  |  u1100 1st $700, 2nd $200, 3rd $100
  • Unrated winners: Max $300 (except in the top section)
  • A player who withdraws during the tournament is not eligible for prize money
  • Prizes can be paid out by check, PayPal or Zelle

Sections:

  • Players will be placed into sections based on published USChess rating supplement
  • A player may play up one higher section, double play up is not allowed
  • Players must be within 300 points of the rating cutoff to play up, and within 200 points in highest section.
  • ½-point Byes are available for any round (maximum 2; byes must be requested at least 30 mins before that round's start; after round 2 starts, changes to last two rounds' byes implies the player donating any earned prize money to BAC.)
  • 0-point Byes are available for any round (player must play at least 3 rounds to be eligible for prizes)

Fees:

  • Regular entry: 99
  • Play up fee: 39
  • Discount for BayAreaChess Membership Subscribers (More info on discounts at bayareachess.com/discounts)

Other requirements:

  • USCF membership must be active
Address:

1800 Barber Ln. (off I-880 Montague Expy)
Milpitas, CA 95035
United States

Sections: 3
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund: 10000
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

BayAreaChess
Email: events@bayareachess.com
Phone: 408.409.6596 (voicemail/text only)
Website:
Submission ID
399955