This weekend: Cupertino Swiss and Quads! Next Weekend: Super States!

Published: Tue, 03/27/18

    
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Cupertino Swiss & Quads (G/30;d5)
Sunday, March 31st

2018 CalChess Super States - the BIG one!
Saturday and/or Sunday, April 7-8th
 

Dear Players and Parents,

This weekend is your last chance to try those new openings, practice your tactics and your menacing game face before the 2018 CalChess Super States! Our half-day scholastic tournaments are the perfect place to hone your skills and fine-tune your game. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at ask@bayareachess.com.

Please note that the Cupertino Quads is already full! We have closed registration. If you would like your child to play this weekend, please consider the morning Swiss, or email us to ask@bayareachess.com to be notified if more spots open up!

Many thanks!
Judit and the BAC Team

 
Half-day Scholastic Tournament
Saturday, March 31st @ Cupertino


Courtyard Marriott
10605 North Wolfe Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 (map)
 

Info Flyer Register Online

SWISS
3 Sections:

800+, 500-799, under 500

No Check-In
Rounds: NEW Start 9:30 am sharp
Rest of the rounds are on a rolling schedule.
Estimate end is about 1:30 pm

Time Control: G/30; d5
(Game in 30 minutes with 5 second delay before each move.)


Prizes:
Trophies to all players with a plus score
Medals to everyone else


Entry Fee: $34
Play-up Fee: $10

 


QUADS
** THIS is FULL! If you would like to play please consider morning Swiss,
or email us at ask@bayareachess.com to be notified if more spots open up! **

Sections: 4 players with similar ratings

Manditory Check-in: 1:30 pm to 2 pm
Rounds: approximately 2:30 pm to 5pm

Time Control: G/30; d5
(Game in 30 minutes with 5 second delay before each move.)


Prizes:
Trophies to all players with a plus score
Medals to everyone else

Entry Fee
: $29

 

  
 

BayAreaChess & CalChess presents

2018 CalChess Super States

CalChess Scholastic Spring State Championship

THE event everyone MUST attend!
** Register NOW to avoid Late Fee **

@ Santa Clara Convention Center

5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)

Info Flyer Register Online

 

Schedule
Online Registration CLOSES FRIDAY NOON!

Onsite Registration:

Saturday/Sunday 7:30 - 8am
Absolutely NO on-site registration after 8AM.
(not necessary if you have checked in online)

 

Grade Sections Time
Control
Arrive 1 2 3 4 5 6
1-day Sections
KG Kindergarten G/30; d5 Sat
4/7
9AM
Sa 9:30a Sa 11:30a Sa 1:30p Sa 3p Sa 4:30p  
        Round
KG thru 3 K-Gr3 unrated (Rookie)
K-Gr3 u500 (Beginner)
K-Gr3 500-799 (Jr Varsity)
G/30; d5 Sat
4/7
9AM
Sa 9:30a Sa 11:30a Sa 1:30p Sa 3p Sa 4:30p  
KG thru 6
 
K-Gr6 unrated (Rookie)
K-Gr6 u500 (Beginner)
K-Gr6 500-799 (Jr Varsity)
G/30; d5 Sun
4/8
9AM
Su 9:30a Su 11:30a Su 1:30p Su 3p Su 4:30p  
KG thru 12 K-Gr8 u800 (Beginner)
K-Gr12 u800 (Beginner)
G/30; d5 Sun
4/8
9AM
Su 9:30a Su 11:30a Su 1:30p Su 3p Su 4:30p  
2-day sections

KG thru 3
K-Gr3 800+ (Championship) G/75; d5 Sat 4/7 &
Sun 4/8
8:45a
Sa 9a Sa 12n Sa 3p Su 9a Su 12n Su 3p
KG thru 6 K-Gr5 800+ (Championship)
K-Gr6 800+ (Championship)
G/75; d5 Sat 4/7 &
Sun 4/8
8:45a
Sa 9a Sa 12n Sa 3p Su 9a Su 12n Su 3p
KG thru 8 K-Gr8 800-1199 (Jr Varsity)
K-Gr8 1200+ (Championship)
G/75; d5 Sat 4/7 &
Sun 4/8
8:45a
Sa 9a Sa 12n Sa 3p Su 9a Su 12n Su 3p
KG thru 12 K-Gr12 800-1599 (Jr. Varsity) G/75; d5 Sat 4/7 &
Sun 4/8
8:45a
Sa 9a Sa 12n Sa 3p Su 9a Su 12n Su 3p
KG thru 12 K-Gr12 1600+ (Championship) G/90; d5 Fri 4/6, Sat 4/7 &
Sun 4/8
Fr 6p Sa 11a Sa 3pm Su 10a Su 2pm  
Evening Side Events
Blitz K-3 Blitz
4-6 Blitz
7-12 Blitz
G/5
d0
Sat
4/7
Onsite reg & Check-in: 5:30-6:00p
Games: 6:30-8:30p
Bughouse All sections G/5
d0
Fri
4/6
Onsite reg & Check-in: 5:30-6:00p
Games: 6:30-8:30p



How to select your Section?

Step 1: Select your Grade: K, Grade1-3, Grade 4-6, Grade 6-8, Grade 9-12

Step 2: Get your rating: Look it up at USCF -
Click HERE.
Not a USCF member? Then the player's rating is unrated.

K, Grade 1-3, Grade 4-6:
unrated --> Rookie section
rated under 500 --> Beginner Section
rated 500-799 --> Junior Varsity Section
rated over 800 --> Championship section
Grade 6-8:
unrated, or rated under 800 --> Beginner section
rated 800-1199 --> Junior Varsity section
rated over 1200 --> Championship section
two Championship sections: Grade 4-5 and Grade 4-6: students in Grade 4&5 can chose between the two, no restriction on which one they chose.
Grade 9-12:
unrated, or rated under 800 --> Beginner section
rated 800-1599 --> Junior Varsity section
rated over 1600 --> Championship section

Step 3: Would you like to play one rating section level higher? Select Play-up option.



Prizes & Trophies

Individual Prizes
Trophies to Top 20 players with winning record in each section
To ALL players in the Kindergarten section

Blitz: Trophies to Top 5 players with winning record
Bughouse: Trophies to both players of the Top 3 teams


Team Prizes
Main Event: Top 5 schools and clubs in each section
Blitz: Trophies to the top 3 schools and 3 clubs in each section
Bughouse: Trophies to both players of the top 3 teams with a winning record in each section.

What is a Team?
A team is two or more players from a school or club in the same section. Top four players' scores count for the team total.


 



Get your guest room NOW 
 

RESERVE YOUR ROOM NOW!!!
Cut-off Dates are approaching!!

Accomodation

Reserve room NOW at Biltmore Hote @ Santa Clara $99 -
Click HERE
Biltmore Hotel and Suite 2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone: 408-988-8411 Cutoff Date: 3/23

Reserve a room NOW at the Hilton Santa Clara (across the street)
4949 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 94054
Room rate: $119 (Double or King) -
Click HERE
Cutoff Date 3/21/2018

Reserve a room NOW at the Courtyard San Jose North/Silicon Valley
$89-99 cutoff date: 3/30/18
Click HERE
111 Holger Way, San Jose, CA 95134


Sponsors & Advertising
Sponsoring and Advertising opportunities available.
More informaiton: www.bayareachess.com/states
Vendor Table also available.


FAQ
We have gathered many FAQ regarding the Super States. Please, visit the webpage and see if you can find the answer to your question:
www.bayareachess.com/states

   

 
Useful links

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www.enrichment.bayareachess.com

General information about the scholastic tournaments:
www.bayareachess.com/kids

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