IMPORTANT NOTE: If you do not select a Registration Tier (Regular or Econ), the system will automatically choose the Econ entry fee. Select Regular if you want to be eligible for the full prizes.

Active USCF Membership ID required

Players will be placed into sections based on USCF published rating supplement

Verified GMs and IMs can register for free (entry fee will be deducted from prize)

All sections USCF & FIDE rated

All rounds at Sonesta Silicon Valley, Milpitas

3-day option starts on Friday 6:30pm

2-day option starts on Saturday 9am

Prize fund: $5000 guaranteed

Details at https://bayareachess.com/bacfide

Registration deadline (if not full):

Onsite registration is subject to availability with an additional onsite fee (+$44).

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