Late Fee Waived for the Susan Polgar Event - Server is working fine now!

Published: Thu, 05/03/18

*** Last 24 hours to register ***

Late Fee waived due to server issues!

Susan Polgar Foundation
Open Championship for Boys and Girls

May 5-6, 2018
@ Livermore Community Center
Dear Parents, and Players,

Due to unfortunate server issue last afternoon and evening, which we apologize for deeply, we are waiving late fee completely.
Registration closes at 5PM tomorrow afternoon to give time for our TD to pair and post pairing.


Simul is FULL!
All other section still has space.

GM Zviad Izoria, who just came back from the US Championship, just confirmed his appearance :) Stay tuned!


Registration is not through BAC's website, but through www.spfno.com exclusively.
Direct link to the registration page is:
1-day only sections are: K-Grade4 under500 and K-Grade8 under800 sections.
All Championship sections are 2-day events AND they are separate sections for Girls and Boys!

Should you have any questions or feedback, you now our inbox is always open: ask@bayareachess.com.

Many thanks for your continued support.

Judit Sztaray

Executive Director
judit@bayareachess.com
main: 408-409-6596
cell: 919-265-7560
www.bayareachess.com
 
What Susan Polgar Foundation Open Championship for Boys and Girls
Fee Championship sections: $54
Reserve sections: $47 
Simul, Blitz, Puzzle side-events: $20 ($30 after 4/30) - Simul is Full!
When Saturday & Sunday
May 5-6, 2018
Where Livermore Community Center
4444 East Ave, Livermore, CA 94550 (map)
Free Parking :)
  Info Flyer Register Online
Championship Sections

Championship sections - 2day tournament on Saturday and Sunday
10 Sections are based on AGE:


Under Age8, Under Age10, Under Age12
Under Age 14 or Under Age16/18


How to determine? How old was the player on Jan 1st 2018?
That's the section every player should go.
May 2018 Supplemental and TD discretion used when determining ratings.

Trophies to:
Top 15 players in each sections
Winning record required for trophy - medals to all others.

Full scholarship to Webster University
for the Winners of Age 16/18 Boys and Girls sections!


Top 3 School Team Trophies in each sections
Top 3 Club Team Trophies in each sections


Time Control & Round Times

Time Control: 6 rounds G/60;d5

Rounds: Saturday 9:30am, 12:30am, 3:30pm
Sunday 9:30am, 12:30am, 2:30pm

 

Reserve Sections

Reserve sections - Saturday only
3 Sections are based on Grade & rating:


K-Grade4 under500
K-Grade8 under800


Trophies to:
Top 10 players in each sections
Winning record required for trophy - medals to all others.

Top 3 School Team Trophies in each sections
Top 3 Club Team Trophies in each sections


Time Control & Round Times

Time Control: All 5 rounds are: G/30;d5

Rounds: Saturday 9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm

Side Events

FRIDAY @ 6:30pm
25-board Simul and Q&A session with GM Susan Polgar
Location: BAC Chess Center in San Jose
2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131


SATURDAY @ 5pm
Puzzle Solving Competition
@ event venue in Livermore
Trophies to Top 5 under1000 and Top 5 1000+ players

SATURDAY @ 5:45pm
Blitz Championship
@ event venue in Livermore
Trophies to Top 5 players

Entry Fee
for all special event is $20 ($30 after 4/30)


 

Online Registration

Online registration is available ONLY through SPFNO.com:

http://www.spfno.com/registration

Should you have any questions, or feedback, please email us to ask@bayareachess.com.

Hotel Information

For accommodation, please reach out to us and we will try to help you get a guest room at a discounted rate.

Useful links:

General information about regular tournaments:
www.bayareachess.com/regular

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

Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BayAreaChess

List of email groups and channels: www.bayareachess.com/connect

Contact us
call: 408-409-6596
email: ask@bayareachess.com