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Register Now before Fees Increase for 2021-22 CalChess Grade Level Championship on May 20, 21, and/or 22 (Register now | Get info | Sections Guide | More details) 

You can do it; we can help! 

1. General Notes: 
   1. Please save your money and our sleep by registering early; registration Fees increase +10 on 5/18, +20 on 5/19, and +30 on 5/20.
   2. Time Control of G/X dY means that each player gets X minutes/game and Y second per move (delay before the clock starts ticking).
   3. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your first game.
   4. Travel & Adventure Show: All Bay Area Chess and CalChess families may register free using  www.eventbrite.com/e/201132672237/?discount=SCCC22ATSHOW
2. Bughouse (open to all players with any rating)
   1. 8 games on Friday at 6:30 pm with mandatory check in by 6:15 pm
   2. Time control: G/5 d1
3. Blitz (open to all players with any rating)
   1. 8 games Saturday at 6:30 pm with mandatory check in by 6:15 pm
   2. Time control: G/5 d1
4. Junior Varsity Sections:
   1. K-12 Beginner (u400), K-12 Intermediate (400-799), and K-3 Advanced (800+):
      1. 5 games on Sunday at 9:20am, 11:10am, 1pm, 2:40pm, 4:20pm
      2. Time control: G/30 d5
5. Grade Level Champ Sections: Each grade will be in a separate section; (sometimes Grades 9-12 are merged but prizes/championships are awarded by each grade)
   1. Grades 4-12 Champ:
      1. 6 games on Saturday & Sunday at 9am, 12:10pm, and 3:20pm
      2. Time controls: Grades 9-12 is G/75 d5, Grades 6-8 is G/70 d5, Grades 4-5 is G/65 d5
   2. Grades K-3 Champ:
      1. 5 games on Saturday at 9:20am, 11:10am, 1pm, 2:40pm, 4:20pm
      2. Time control: G/30 d5
6. Need help? 
   1. Fill out https://forms.gle/S1UPHuSnykNErjrp9 so we can customize our recommendation or
   2. Join us for Ask Me Anything on zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/91847146324) because 5 minutes can save you 5 hours (and crippling anxiety)!
7. Want to request changes on existing registration? Use https://forms.gle/26GyBkAAottYe7d66 to:
   1. Request a 1/2-point (draw) for (up to two) missed games
   2. Change section, club, school, etc.

 

 

Register this Week for 2021 CalChess Open (and Class) Championship on Memorial Day Weekend [May 28, 29, and/or 30] (Register now | Get info)

1. 11 sections for players for all levels and ages from Master (2200+) to unrated.
2. The 2021 Championship event on May 28-30 (2022 Memorial Day Weekend) at the Santa Clara Convention Center (map)

 

 

Visit our tournaments calendar to see more events for upcoming weeks.

 

 

Play Unlimited Chess (Apply Now)

With inflation running amok, some players (and parents) are investing more money on chess; we want to explore if we can reduce the costs for our most loyal players/parents by giving them volume discounts to ease the pain. If you have read up to here, we need to reward you with an invitation to apply for an unlimited play club using https://forms.gle/eQBez7jZQ6jQQoeMA. 

 

 

Wanna Save More with the “Costco” style? By BAC Membership and Save (Buy now | Get info)

Buy BAC membership and save 25% of all BAC events: 1 person = $150 | 2 people = $250 | 3+ people = $325

 

 

Much love to everyone in the chess community…

Salman 

• Founder & Chair, BayAreaChess
  Vice President, CalChess

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How to Register or View More Information

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Visit our tournaments calendar to see more events for upcoming weeks.

 

Still Have Questions? Join us every Thursdays & Sundays at 7-8pm (pst) on Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/91847146324).