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