Mar 21 Open CashDay Swiss (Fremont) 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.
đ Event Overview
Date: March 21
Time: 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Format: 4-round Swiss
Time control: G/60 d5
Rounds: 4
đ Schedule
Round | Time |
|---|---|
Round 1 | 9:30 AM |
Round 2 | 12:00 PM |
Round 3 | 2:30 PM |
Round 4 | 5:00 PM |
âī¸ Sections
Sections | Rating Range | Play-up fee required for |
|---|---|---|
1800+ | 1600+ | 1600-1799 |
1400â1799 | 1100-1799 | 1100-1399 |
1000â1399 | 799-1399 | 799-999 |
Under 1000 | under 999 | not applicable |
Note: Small sections may be merged.
đ° 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.
đ Prizes
Section | 1st Place | 2nd Place | Class Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
1800+ | $200 | $60 | u2000 $100 |
1400â1799 | $100 | $60 | u1600 $100 |
1000â1399 | $100 | $60 | u1200 $160 |
Under 1000 | $100 | $60 | â |
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.
â Eligibility
Open to all.
Rating Supplement: March 2026
Active USCF ID required.
đ Byes & Play-up Rules
Byes: ÂŊ-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).
âšī¸ Additional Tournament Information
Boards and pieces provided. âī¸
Notation is mandatory â 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.
đ Changes, Withdrawals, Refunds
Requests: All requests (including withdrawal) must be made at bayareachess.com/request.
Changes (includes: change of date/rescheduling, player, etc.)
By March 19th: $7
After March 19th: $15
After tournament has started: No rescheduling or refund
Withdrawals (partial refund):
By March 19th: $7 + 7% processing fee deducted
After March 19th: $20 or 50% (whichever is lower) + 7% processing fee deducted
After tournament has started: No refund
đ§ Questions / Contact
Email: events@bayareachess.com đ§
WhatsApp / chat: bayareachess.com/askbac đŦ
Good luck, have fun, and see you at the board! đ
Mar 21 Open CashDay Swiss (Fremont) G/60 d5
Mar 21, 2026