Dear Parents, and Players,

Last day to register for the Susan Polgar Foundation National Open for Boys and Girls!
Late fee will be turned on later tonight. 300+ players already signed up, so you don't want to miss this for sure!

If you need help with accommodation - Biltmore has extended the group rate, email me if you need help!


There are two different schedules:

• All championship sections are 2-day events, with 3 rounds on both Saturday and Sunday. Anyone above 800 USCF rating have to play here!
• The Reserve section players rated under500 in K-Grade6 or under800 in K-Grade12 as a one day event only, who should be coming on Saturday.

Did you attend the Spring States on March 9-10?
This is a great continuation of that event, and great opportunity for any player to continue with their tournament "fever" :) 
Special for this tournament, that Girls and Boys are in different sections! Fun fun :)

Also, the winners of the Girls' sections are getting special invitation to the Girls Invitational in June!

Registration is not through BAC's website, but through www.spfno.com exclusively! 

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

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 1^st 2019?
That's the section every player should go.
Example:
Player has a 12/1/10 birthday --> player was 8 years old on 1/1/19 --> player belong to the Under10 section.
Player has a 1/2/11 birthday --> players was 7 years old on 1/1/19 --> player belongs to the Under8 section.

April 2019 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.

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, 12pm, 2:30pm
 

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

K-Grade6 under500
K-Grade12 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
Special trophies for Top Girls in each section!

Time Control & Round Times

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

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

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 Santa Clara Convention Center
Trophies to Top 5 under1000 and Top 5 1000+ players

SATURDAY @ 5:45pm
Blitz Championship
@ event venue in Santa Clara Convention Center
Trophies to Top 5 players

Entry Fee
for all special event is $25

 

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.

Biltmore Santa Clara - 3 minute driving
$99/night
Reserve at:  http://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?groupID=2474656&hotelID=13370
To make reservation via phone, please call the hotel directly at (408) 988-8411 and mention the Booking ID #  36713 ( April) to get the special group rate.