2025-26 CalChess Team vs. Team
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About This Tournament
🏆 2025–26 CalChess Team vs. Team
Join us for a fun, competitive day of team chess in Silicon Valley! This USCF-rated event is a great opportunity to compete with friends, gain experience, and enjoy exciting matches—whether you’re chasing personal bests or looking for challenging team play. Don’t have a team? Register as an individual and we’ll help place you on a team!
📍 Event & Venue 📍
Sonesta Silicon Valley Event Center
1800 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA 95035
📅 Schedule & Time Control ⏱️
Time Control: 5x G/25 d5 (as listed)
Rounds: 5 rounds total
Byes: Byes are discouraged for this tournament
Round | Start Time |
|---|---|
Round 1 | 9:00 a.m. |
Round 2 | 10:40 a.m. |
Round 3 | 12:20 p.m. |
Round 4 | 2:00 p.m. |
Round 5 | 3:40 p.m. |
♟️ Team Composition & Rules 🧩
Each team consists of 4 boards (players), ranked by rating (higher-rated players on top boards).
Unrated players must be placed at the bottom of the lineup.
Each team may have 1 optional alternate player.
Team average must be under 2200 (computed using the four primary board players' ratings).
Teams that register incomplete (fewer than 4 players) may be filled by TD placement of individuals.
♟️ Entry Fees 💰
Type | Entry Fee |
|---|---|
Team | $247 |
Individual | $79 |
Discount for BayAreaChess Membership Subscribers: More Info
Onsite registration subject to availability (additional fee applied)
💸 Late Fees & Onsite Fees ⚠️
BayAreaChess Membership discounts are NOT redeemable for late or onsite fees.
Date / Option | Team — Additional | Individual — Additional |
|---|---|---|
Jan. 19 (starting) | +$33 | +$11 |
Jan. 21 (starting) | +$66 | +$22 |
Jan. 23 (starting) | +$99 | +$33 |
Onsite fee | +$132 | +$44 |
🏆 Awards & Prizes 🎯
Award | Recipients |
|---|---|
DGT North American clocks | Top player on each board; All players of the top team |
Personal trophies | All other players with a winning record |
Medals | All other players |
Team trophies | All players of all other teams with a winning record; Top two overall teams; Top two school teams; Top two club teams |
Maximum one trophy per player.
Maximum one trophy per team.
Note: Sizes of trophies will vary based on standing
🔁 Withdrawals & Refunds ℹ️
Only withdrawals made before or on Jan. 22 are eligible for a refund.
Team refunds (partial) — deductions:
Date Range | Deduction |
|---|---|
Until Jan. 18 | 4% processing fee |
Jan. 19–Jan. 20 | $33 withdrawal fee + 4% processing fee |
Jan. 21–Jan. 22 | $66 withdrawal fee + 4% processing fee |
From Jan. 23 onward | NO REFUND will be issued |
Individual refunds (partial) — deductions:
Date Range | Deduction |
|---|---|
Until Jan. 18 | 4% processing fee |
Jan. 19–Jan. 20 | $11 withdrawal fee + 4% processing fee |
Jan. 21–Jan. 22 | $22 withdrawal fee + 4% processing fee |
From Jan. 23 onward | NO REFUND will be issued |
🔧 Change Requests ✍️
After registration, request changes at: bayareachess.com/changeform
Date / Option | Team Change Fee | Individual Change Fee |
|---|---|---|
Until Jan. 23 | $21 | $7 |
From Jan. 24 onward | $45 | $15 |
Change fees are waived for:
Updating team name
✅ Requirements & Additional Info ℹ️
USCF membership must be active.
Onsite registration may be available for an additional fee (see Late Fees & Onsite Fees).
More information: CalChess Event Page
Questions or special requests? Use the change form above or email us at events@bayareachess.com.
We’re excited to see you at the boards—whether you bring a full team or come solo, this is a great chance to play competitive chess and meet other players. Good luck and have fun! ♟️🏅📧
2025-26 CalChess Team vs. Team
Jan 25, 2026
$79.00-$247.00 USD