Chess Tournaments This Weekend in San Jose, CA
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Weekend tournaments currently scheduled for San Jose, CA.
Register here to officially secure your spot! This free tourney is open to all players rated 1000+ USCF Regular Supplemental. Please note: (1) no byes are allowed & (2) the withdrawal deadline is Sept 18th. Voluntary donations are much appreciated, as they support future events like this.
++Tournament Format++
- USCF membership required
- Sections - Just one 850+ section
- Quads - meaning players will be grouped into sections of 4 (i.e. quads) & will play each of the 3 similarly rated players in their quad.
- G/60 d5 - For each game, each player has 60 min to make all their moves, with a 5-sec delay per move. This dually rated time control counts towards both USCF Regular & Quick ratings.
- No byes may be requested.
- Prizes! (subject to change) - (1) $30 will be awarded to the winner of each quad (split if there's a tie). (2) In addition, $10 will be awarded to 2 other players who didn't win their quad for the Most Outstanding Performance Award.
++Full Schedule++
- 10:15 - 10:30 AM: Check-in period
- 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Round 1
- 12:30 - 1:15 PM: Lunch break
- 1:15 - 3:15 PM: Round 2
- 3:15 - 5:15 PM: Round 3
++Additional Notes++
- The tournament room is located close to the front. Once inside, climb the stairs (or use the elevator) and turn right.
- The parking lot is located directly in front of the library main entrance (2 min walk).
- 💯% ADA accessible (elevator)
++Co-Chief TD++: Joshua Yaldaei | (408) 724-0188 ++Co-Chief TD++: Chandan Maiti | (408) 921-2542
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free