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 (USCF-rated)

Players will be placed into sections based of June 2026 USCF rating supplement

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

All rounds at Cupertino

Limited seats 

3-day option starts on Friday 6:30pm

2-day option starts on Saturday 9am

Details at https://bayareachess.com/bacfide

Registration deadline (if not full):

Onsite registration is subject to availability with an additional onsite fee (+$33).

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