🏆 u1400 Signature Kids Swiss G/25 d5

Join us for a friendly, competitive kids' event—perfect for K–12 players under 1400 (or unrated). Whether you're learning the basics or sharpening tournament skills, we’d love to see you at the board! ♟️🎯🏅

📅 Schedule

⏱️ Format & Time Control

Format: Swiss

Time Control: G/25 d5 ⏱️

Rounds: 4

♟️ Sections

Play-up: Players may play up one section. Double play-up is not allowed.

Unrated players may play-up to any section.

Play-up Fee: +$11 💰

🎯 Eligibility

Grades: Kindergarten through Grade 12

Rating requirement: Unrated and under 1400

Active USCF ID required ✔️

Rating Supplement: March 2026

🟦 Bye & Pairing Rules

½-point byes available for any round

Maximum: 1 bye per player

Swiss pairings; standard tournament rules apply

💰 Awards — BACoins

🧾 Fees & Discounts

Entry Fee: $49 (all sections) 💵

Play-up Fee: +$11 (if applicable)

Membership Discount: Sign in with the email tied to your BAC membership to receive any applicable discount

Bundle CashBack: Get up to $20 cashback when you register for Signature Quads and/or Chess4Less Quads (cashback processed within 7 days of tournament)

📍 Logistics

Boards & pieces provided ♟️

Food & Drink: Please do not bring outside food or drinks; water only is allowed

Playing Area: Only players are allowed in the playing area; spectators will be asked to wait outside when rounds are starting

🔁 Changes, Questions & Registration

Request changes: bayareachess.com/request 🔁

Questions: events@bayareachess.com 📧

Join our WhatsApp: bayareachess.com/askbac 💬

We’re excited to welcome players of all experience levels—see you at the board! 🎉♟️