Weekend FULL of events: GM Susan Polgar; Scholastic Swiss & Quads & Rising Star tourneys

Published: Fri, 02/24/17

 

Two weekends left before the Spring Super States
Use it Well
We have tournaments & events for YOU!


 

Meet & Greet GM Susan Polgar
Friday, February 24th @ 6:30pm @ San Jose Office
Discuss her latest workbook series:
Learn the Chess the Right Way
FREE event


Swiss & Quads - Saturday Feb 25th
@ San Ramon Courtyard Marriott




Swiss & Quads - Sunday Feb 26th
@ Cupertino Courtyard Marriott




Rising Star Tournaments - Sunday Feb 26th
for first time tournament players
@ BAC Office San Jose @ 9:30am
@ Foster City Mathnasium @ 2pm

Swiss & Quads & Rising Star
Swiss Entry Fee: $34
Quads Entry Fee: $29
Rising Star Entry Fee: $25

 
Swiss @ 10AM
Quads @ 2PM
Rising Star @ 9:30AM at San Jose
                 @ 2PM at Foster City
Various locations:
BAC Office @ San Jose:
2050 Concourse Drive #42, San Jose, CA 95131 (map)
Foster City Mathnasium: 100 Grant Lane C, Foster City, CA 94404 (map)

San Ramon: 8090 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583 (map)
Cupertino: 10605 North Wolfe Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 (map)
  Swiss & Quads: Info Flyer Register Online

Rising Star: Info Flyer - San Jose Flyer - Foster City Register Online
 
Sections, Schedule & Prizes

Meet & Greet GM Susan Polgar
Friday, Feb 24th @ 6:30pm

Discussion on her new workbook series: Learn Chess the Right Way

BAC is using these workbooks at our enrichment programs, serving more than 1500 kids each week.
We are honored that Susan will spend an hour with us, talking and discussing feedback on the workbook,
and offering an opportunity for the kids and parents to meet the author, get her autograph and take pictures with her.
Free pizza first come first serve.
FREE & Open to the public!

 

 


 

Swiss:
On-site Registration: 9:30-9:45am
Rounds: between 10am-2pm

Time Control: 4SS G/30;d5

Prizes: Trophies for players with winning record,
medals to all others.

 



Quads:
On-site Registration and MANDATORY check-in: 1:30-2pm
Rounds: between 2:15-5pm

Time Control: 3RR G/30;d5
Prizes: Trophies for players with winning record,
medals to all others.


 



Rising Star
A combo event for the young players AND their parents

1) a very first tournament for your child: a non-rated tournament where the tournament directors help players get familiar with the process, what they need to do, how they are expected to behave and what rules they need to follow.
AND
2) a seminar for the parents: an hour long seminar and Q&A session, where we gather all important information regarding tournaments, USCF, memberships and help you navigate thru the information. Great opportuntiy to ask any questions, and discuss any topic you might be interested in. We will have veteran coaches and experienced players to answer all your questios.  
Time Control: 3RR G/30;d5

On-site Registration and MANDATORY check-in: 9am or 1:30pm
Rounds: between 9:30-11:30am or 2-4pm
Time Control: 3SS G/30;d5

Prizes: Trophies for players with perfect record,
medals to all others.

 

Useful links:

General information about regular tournaments:
https://bayareachess.com/tournament_regular/

General information about the scholastic tournaments:
http://bayareachess.com/tournament_kids

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