Bay Area Chess
36th Annual CalChess State Scholastic Championships
State Championship: April 1-3, 2011 - Santa Clara Convention Center
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Event Summary
santaclaraconv Prizes: Trophies to Top 20 players in each section and all players in KG section. Winning record required for all individual trophies. Participation awards to every player. Trophies to Top 10 teams.
santaclaraconv Site: Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy, CA 95054 map. Hall A, Great America Rooms 1-3.
santaclaraconv Hotel: Hyatt Regency - Santa Clara at 5101 Great American Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA 95054 more Info - map.
santaclaraconv Commemorative Shirts: Limited edition color tournament logo commemorative T-shirts. Pre-paid $15; onsite $20.
schedule State Championship April 1-3
Click here for Regional Championship on March 5-6
This is the official State Championship!
Highest placed Northern California resident(s) in each Championship Section will be crowned State Champion(s). We will run the tournament according to the USCF Rule Book and the codified scholastic competition modifications . All players must be current members of the USCF except for any non-rated section. Non-members must join or renew for appropriate fee with their entry. April 2010 supplement will be used.
Links: regulations team rooms parking schedule fees FAQ
calendar Event Schedule Friday April 1 to Sun April 3
Saturday Only: KG | 1-3 Rookie | 1-3 Booster | 1-3 Premier
Sunday Only: 4-6 Rookie | 4-6 Booster
Saturday & Sunday: 4-6 Premier | 6-8 Premier | 9-12 Premier | 1-3 Championship | 4-5 Championship | 4-6 Championship | 6-8 Championship | 9-12 Championship
Friday (Evening): Blitz
Saturday (Evening): Bughouse

Click here for schedule and round times.
 Need more info. or have questions? Please email contact at bayareachess.com
micah Side Events
1. Blitz (5 min. each player) on Friday: 6:30-8:30pm. Late registration 5:45-6:00 pm.
See rules

2. Bughouse (team chess) on Saturday: 6:30-8:30 pm. Late registration 5:45-6:00 pm. See rules.
Coaches, Parents and Spectators Meeting
Sunday 4/3, 10:00am-Noon, Location: TBD.
All coaches, teachers and parents are welcome to come to discuss the tournament and other CalChess issues. Only coaches can vote.
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