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Hi everyone,
The New Year Chess Open in Santa Clara, California, is an interesting upcoming chess event. Organized by Salman Azhar 4-6th January 2013 at Santa Clara Marriott, 2700 Mission Blvd, Santa Clara CA 95054, the chess tournament will be held in three sections: Under 1500, 1500-1999, and Open 2000+ with the prize fund of $10,000 based on 167 entries. $6,000 is guaranteed. The playing format is 6-round Swiss.
Open Section is FIDE rated. Prizes: $1,500, 700, 300; Top U2300 – 700, 300, 100; Top U2100 – 300, 100.
1500-1999: $1,000, 500, 200; Top U1800 – 600, 200, 100; Top U1600 – 300, 100.
Under 1500: $1,000, 500, 200; Top U1300 – 600, 200, 100; Top U1100 – 300, 100.
Currently top rated player is GM Julio Sadorra (Philippines). You can register at the Bay Area Chess site.
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Hi everyone,
The New Year Chess Open in Santa Clara, California, is an interesting upcoming chess event. Organized by Salman Azhar 4-6th January 2013 at Santa Clara Marriott, 2700 Mission Blvd, Santa Clara CA 95054, the chess tournament will be held in three sections: Under 1500, 1500-1999, and Open 2000+ with the prize fund of $10,000 based on 167 entries. $6,000 is guaranteed. The playing format is 6-round Swiss.
Open Section is FIDE rated. Prizes: $1,500, 700, 300; Top U2300 – 700, 300, 100; Top U2100 – 300, 100.
1500-1999: $1,000, 500, 200; Top U1800 – 600, 200, 100; Top U1600 – 300, 100.
Under 1500: $1,000, 500, 200; Top U1300 – 600, 200, 100; Top U1100 – 300, 100.
Currently top rated player is GM Julio Sadorra (Philippines). You can register at the Bay Area Chess site.
From Alexandra Kosteniuk's
www.chessblog.com
Also see her personal blog at
www.chessqueen.com
Don't miss Chess Queen™
YouTube Channel
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