• 2019 CalChess State Championship
      Aug 31 or Sep 1 - 2, 2019

      Santa Clara Convention Center

      Prizes: $20,000
      b/250 fully paid entries, 75% guaranteed
      GPP 80 enhanced - Jr Grand Prix

      This tournament is best suited for adults and advanced youth (ratings 1000 & higher) who prefer long time controls. A valid USCF membership is required. Register/Renew here.
      register online - flyer - entries - ask question
      The time control for regular schedule is G/120 +30.
      Youth rated under 1000, please register for u1300 Scholastic Championship on Aug 31. (see details)

  • Sections & Prizes

    Prize Fund $20,000 b/250 (75% guaranteed) - GPP 80 Enhanced

    7 Sections
      1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Class Prizes
    Master (2200+)
    FIDE rated    		 $2,500 $1,500 $800 $300 $200 u2300: $200 100
    Expert (2000-2199) $1,500 $1,000 $600 $200    
    A (1800-1999) $1,200 $900 $500 $200    
    B (1600-1799) $1,200 $900 $500 $200    
    C (1400-1599) $1,200 $900 $500 $200    
    D (1200-1399) $1,000 $500 $300 $100    
    Eu (under 1200
    & unrated)    		 $500 $200 $100  

    Trophy to 1st place in each section.
    Prizes may be scaled in each section based on the number of paid entries in that section.

    New & Unrated players prizes are capped at $300 in all sections except Master.
    Sep 2019 Supp & TD discretion will be used to place players accurately.

    Max two 1/2-point byes if requested in advance. Round 6 bye must be requested before Rd 2.

    FOR ALL PRIZES, IF YOU ARE A NON-RESIDENT ALIEN, the organizer must withhold and send to the IRS 30% of your prize. If your country has a tax treaty with the United States and you have or obtain a US Social Security or Tax ID number, you may be able to avoid this withholding by submitting an IRS Form 8233 to the payer.

  • Schedule & Fees

    3-day: 6SS x G/120 +30
    2-day: 3SS x G/61 d5 + 3SS x G/120 +30
    Merge in Round 4. All compete for the same prizes.
      Registration Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6
    3-day Schedule Sat
    10-10:30am    		 Sat
    11am    		 Sat
    5pm    		 Sun
    11am

    Sun
    5pm

    Mon
    10am

    Mon
    3:30pm
    2-day Schedule Sun
    8:30-9am    		 Sun
    9:30am    		 Sun
    12pm    		 Sun
    2:30pm
    Entry Fee: $125
    After 8/29 & onsite: $145
    Play-up fee: $40
    Re-entry fee: $60

    $5 discount to CalChess members!
    Click here to see if your CalChess membership is still valid.
    Or click here to renew your membership or become a member of CalChess.

    GM/IM/WGM/WIM $0 by 8/21 (EF subtracted from prize)

    Refund/Change fee: $25

  • Location & Accomodation

    Tournament site:
    Santa Clara Convention Center
    5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)
    Free Parking
    Accessible by VTA, ACE