This Weekend at BayAreaChess
IM Kostya Kavutskiy
Sunday, February 25th 2 - 6 PM
@ San Jose office
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Palo Alto Duper$wiss (G/75; d5)
Sunday, February 25th
Coming Up
IM Walter Shipman Memorial Championship (G/90; +30)
March 23/24th -25th
**(2-day and 3-day schedules available)**
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Dear Players,
Special Chessbase Training opportunity - this coming Sunday between 2PM and 6PM at the San Jose office.
Training will be given by the International Master and Chessbase expert: IM Kostya Kavutskiy.
He is preparing going over important settings, and basics as well as teaching and fun and interesting aspects!
The Palo Alto Duper$wiss will take place this weekend! The tournament is in a new location, the Palo Alto Crowne Plaza.
Space is limited and registration fills up quickly, so register TODAY!!! Late Fee will most likely be turned on Wednesday midnight!
Coming up soon the second Bay Area Chess Championship of the year. Friday evening round at the San Jose office.
Saturday and Sunday rounds are held at the Santa Clara Convention Center, where we can host up to 150 players!
Prize fund will be scaled up with attendees. Sign up now to guarantee your spot.
Any questions? Email us to ask@bayareachess.com and our amazing team will answer your email as soon as possible.
Many thanks!
Judit and the BAC Team
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Sunday, February 25th @ BAC Office in San Jose
Registration: 1:30-2pm
Training: 2-6pm
Every participant must bring their own computer and Chessbase purchased and installed.
We will help you with setup, and much more:
Creating new databases and organizing files
Installing & using engines
Analyzing and annotating games
Searching for games by player, opening, position
Researching openings
Using MegaDatabase/CB Online Database
More information: www.bayareachess.com/specialevents
Register Online: www.bayareachess.com/my/specialevents
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Duper$wiss @ Palo Alto |
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Entry Fee: $49
Economy Entry Fee: $39 (for 50% prize)
On-site late fee: +$15
Play-up fee: +$20 |
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Sunday, Feb 25th |
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4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (map) |
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Info Flyer Register Online |
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Duper$wiss @ Palo Alto Crowne Plaza
** NEW VENUE **
3 Sections:
1900+, 1500-1899, under 1500
On-site Registration: 8:30-8:45 AM
Rounds: 9 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM
Time Control:
G/75; d5 (Game in 75 minutes with 5 second delay before each move)
Prize Fund: $1,300 b/50 60% guaranteed
1900+: $200 $100 $100 u2000: $50 $50
1500- 1899: $200 $100 u1600: $50 $50
Under 1500: $200 $100 u1200: $50 $50
More info: www.bayareachess.com/grandprix
Register at: www.bayareachess.com/my/grandprix
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IM Walter Shipman Championship @ Santa Clara Convention Center
March 23/24-25
3 Sections:
Open (2000+), AB (1600-1999), CDEu (under 1500)
3-day Section:
On-site Registration: 6:30-6:45pm
Rounds: Friday 7pm, Saturday 10am, 3pm; Sunday 10am, 3pm
Time Control: 5 rounds of G/90 +30
(Game in 90 minutes with 30 second increment at each move)
2-day Section:
On-site Registration: 9:30-9:45am
Rounds: Saturday 10am, 12:30pm, merge, 3pm; Sunday 10am, 3pm
Time Control: 2 rounds of G/61; d5
(Game in 61 minutes with 5 second delay before each move.)
Merge with the 3-day section after round 2
Prize Fund: $5,000 b/90 60% guaranteed
Open: $1000 $500 $200 u2300: $250 $125 $100
AB: $700 $300 $100 u1800: $200 $100
CDEu: $700 $300 $100 u1400: $125 $100 u1200: $100
Info: www.bayareachess.com/champs
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