BayAreaChess 2025 Labor Day CalChess State Blitz Championship

State Championship Event
Santa Clara Convention Center
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Event Overview

Join us this Labor Day weekend for the official CalChess State Blitz Championship! Fast, fierce and fun, the CalChess Blitz Championships offer a thrilling challenge for speed chess lovers.

Register here

  • You must log in or sign up before you can register.
  • Online registration closes at 12:00 a.m. the day of the tournament.
  • Onsite registration is subject to availability ($7 additional fee incurred).

Schedule

  • Scholastic Blitz u1000:
    • Time Control: G/3 d2
    • Rounds: 7-10
    • Sat, 8/30 - 4:30 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m. (rolling schedule)
      (Note: Mandatory check-in by 4:15 p.m.)
  • Blitz Championship 1000+:
    • Time Control: G/3 d2
    • Rounds: 7-10
    • Mon, 9/1 - 6:30 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m. (rolling schedule)
      (Note: Mandatory check-in by 6:15 p.m.)

Sections

  • Scholastic Blitz u1000:
    • 600-999
    • unr. & u600
  • Blitz Championship 1000+:
    • MXA (1800+)
    • BC (1400-1799)
    • DE (1000-1399)
  • Play up is NOT allowed.

Prizes

  • Scholastic Blitz u1000:
    • 12 BA€oins per point.
    • A player who withdraws during the tournament is not eligible for BA€oins.
  • Blitz Championship 1000+:
    • Prize fund: $1,000 b/53 (More info).
    • Unrated winners: Max $100 (except in the top section).
    • Ca$h prizes can be converted into BA€oins.
    • A player who withdraws during the tournament is not eligible for prize money.
    • Prizes will be paid out by check (mail), PayPal or Zelle.

Fees

  • Entry fee:
    • Scholastic Blitz u1000: $33
    • Blitz Championship 1000+: $37
  • Discount for BayAreaChess Membership Subscribers (More Info).
  • BayAreaChess Membership discounts are NOT redeemable for onsite fee.

Withdrawals

  • Withdrawals are eligible for a partial refund, with a $7 withdrawal fee.
  • Only withdrawals made on or before 8/29 are eligible for refund.

Other requirements

  • USCF membership must be active.
Address:

Santa Clara Convention Center
5001 Great America Pkwy
Santa Clara, CA 95054
United States

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

Organizer Overview

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