A FIDE rated 5 round Swiss Style Tournament with Cash Prizes.
WFM, WIM, WGM Free Entry! (Entry fee deducted from winnings)
1. The tournament shall be played in accordance with FIDE and USCF rules.
2. Game forfeited after 30 minutes in the event of a no-show.
3 Day Schedule
Round 1: Friday 7pm
Round 2: Saturday 11:00 am
Round 3: Saturday 4 pm
Round 4: Sunday 12pm
Round 5: Sunday 4:30pm
2 Day Schedule
Round 1: Saturday 11:00 am
Round 2: Saturday 1:30 pm
Round 3: Saturday 4 pm
Round 4: Sunday 12pm
Round 5: Sunday 4:30pm
2 day Time control (Rounds 1-2) G/60 with a 5 second delay
3 day Time Control G/90 with a 30 Second Increment. Fide Rated
Sections Merge after round 2,There are prizes for Rating Sections.
Round 5 pairings may be altered to create a head on match for section level Prizes.
One Player is allowed only a maximum of 1 prize! (One player may not win both an Under Rating, Prize and an age Prize. She will only recieve ONE of those prizes. Whichever is larger)
WGMs/WIMs/WFMs may play without paying an entry fee, however Entry Fee will be deducted from any winnings.
1st: $500
2nd: $300
3rd: $200
Best U2000: $200 Best U1600: $150 Best U1200: $150
Female
Please contact The Berkeley Chess School if you have any questions.