BayAreaChess x CalChess K-12 u1000 State Rapid Championship

Get ready for the CalChess K-12 u1000 State Rapid Championship, an exciting fast-paced tournament designed just for scholastic players! This tournament is perfect for students looking to test their skills and experience state-level competition.

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).
• Late fees applied starting November 26 or when reaching capacity.

Schedule:

• CalChess K-12 u1000 Rapid:
  • 5 rounds
  • Time Control: G/10 d2
  • Round Times: Sun, Nov. 30 - 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Rolling schedule)
    (Mandatory check-in by 4:15 p.m.)

Sections:

• Players will be placed into one of the following sections based on their November 2025 Published Supplement rating:
  • 600-999
  • u600

Awards:

• $1,000 b/53
  • 6 BA€oins per point
• A player who withdraws during the tournament is not eligible for awards.

Fees:

• Entry fee
  • CalChess K-12 u1000 Rapid: $39
    • playup: +$17
• Discount for BayAreaChess Premium/Basic Members (More Info)
• Late fees, starting:
  • Nov. 26: +$3
  • Nov. 28: +$7
• Onsite fee: +$7
• BayAreaChess Membership discounts are NOT redeemable for late and onsite fees.

Withdrawals

• Withdrawals are eligible for a partial refund, subject to the following deductions:
  • until Nov. 25, 4% processing fee.
  • on Nov. 26 to Nov. 27, $3 withdrawal fee + 4% processing fee.
  • from Nov. 28 onward, NO REFUND will be issued.
• Only withdrawals made before or on Nov. 27 are eligible for refund.

Other requirements:

• USCF membership must be active.