• Best of the West Kids Championship
      Monday, May 29, 2017

      Same location as the main event:
      Santa Clara Marriott (map)
      2700 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054

      This tournament is for Scholastic players.

      Adults and Advanced kids, please consider Best of the West Championship
      on May 27/28-29 (BayAreaChess.com/bestwest)
  • Sections & Prizes

    Sections are based on rating:
    900-1399, 600-899, 300-599, u300&unrated

    Trophies to:
    Top 10 players in each sections (winning record required)
    Top 5 Clubs in all sections combined
    Top 5 Schools in all sections combined
  • Schedule & Fees

    All Sections: 5 rounds of G/30;d5

     RegistrationRound 1Round 2 Round 3Round 4Round 5Trophy
    Ceremony
    All Sections Mo 8:30-9a Mo 9:30a Mo 11a Lunch Mo 12:45p Mo 2:00p Mo 3:15p around
    4:30p


    Entry Fee: $43, Play-up: $10
    Late Fee: After 5/24 +$15
    Play-up fee applies if playing in a higher section than your rating in May 2017 supplement.
  • TDs and Organizers

    Tournament Directors:
    Abel Talamantez, Wolfgang Behm, 

    Organizers: Email to the organizers
    Dr. Judit Sztaray
  • Location & Accomodation

    Santa Clara Marriott
    2700 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)
    Accessible by VTA, ACE

    Rooms at Santa Clara Marriott - $129 - Click HERE

    Rooms at Biltmore Santa Clara - $95 - Link coming soon

    Directions from the SFO airport