Mar 21 Open CashDay Swiss (Cupertino) G/60 d5
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About This Tournament
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.
📅 Event Overview
Date: March 21
Time: 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Format: 4-round Swiss
Time control: G/60 d5 ⏱️
Rounds: 4
🕒 Schedule
Round | Time |
|---|---|
Round 1 | 9:30 AM |
Round 2 | 11:25 AM |
Round 3 | 1:20 PM |
Round 4 | 3:15 PM |
♟️ Sections
Sections | Rating Range | Play-up fee required for |
|---|---|---|
1800+ | 1600+ | 1600-1799 |
1400–1799 | 1100-1799 | 1100-1399 |
1000–1399 | 799-1399 | 799-999 |
Under 1000 | under 999 | not applicable |
Note: Small sections may be merged.
💰 Entry Fees
Tier | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Regular | $59 | Full prize eligibility |
Econ | $44 | Eligible for 50% of prize |
REMINDER: 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.
Membership Discount: Sign in using the email associated with your BAC membership to receive any applicable discount.
🏅 Prizes
Section | 1st Place | 2nd Place | Class Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
1800+ | $200 | $60 | u2000 $100 |
1400–1799 | $100 | $60 | u1600 $100 |
1000–1399 | $100 | $60 | u1200 $160 |
Under 1000 | $100 | $60 | — |
Total prize fund: $1,000 (based on 32 paid entries; 50% guaranteed) 🎯
Unrated players: Maximum prize of $60, except in the top section.
Eligibility for prizes: Players must play at least 2 rounds to be eligible.
A player who withdraws during the tournament is not eligible for prize money.
✅ Eligibility
Open to all.
Rating Supplement: March 2026
Active USCF ID required.
🔁 Byes & Play-up Rules
Byes: ½-point byes available for any round; maximum 2 byes.
Byes must be requested at least 30 mins before that round's start except for last round byes; last round bye must be requested latest before Round 3
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: +$17 (in addition to entry fee).
ℹ️ Additional Tournament Information
Boards and pieces provided. ♟️
Notation is mandatory — please bring a pen/pencil to record your games.
Clocks: Not required. You may bring a clock; BAC does not loan clocks except during the last 10 minutes of a round. You must know how to set your clock to G/60 d5.
The TDs may place a clock on any game that is not progressing on schedule.
Food & drink: Please do not bring outside food or drinks; only water is allowed.
Playing area: Only players are allowed in the playing area. Spectators will be directed to leave when games are ready to start.
🔄 Changes, Withdrawals & Questions
Request changes or withdrawals: bayareachess.com/request 🔁
Questions? Email us at events@bayareachess.com or join our WhatsApp community: bayareachess.com/askbac 📧
Good luck, have fun, and see you at the board! 🎉
Mar 21 Open CashDay Swiss (Cupertino) G/60 d5
Mar 21, 2026
$33.00-$59.00 USD