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Next up: CalChess State Scholastics on April 20-22 @ Santa Clara Convention Center
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CalChess Super State Scholastic Championship
A State Championship Event! The biggest event in California!
Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy, CA (map)

April 2012: Sat 21 and/or Sun 22 or 21-22 (Blitz on Fri April 20)
Check ratings report here - Download orientation information from here.
Register online or Download flyer (beginners | regular) - Reserve hotel room
Download team entry Excel form for coaches & clubs - See Advance Entries & Team Entries
Tournament Hotel
only $109 - Call 800-233-1234 or reserve online here!
San Jose Airport via VTA shuttle. Accessible by Light Rail & VTA
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Event Links: Info - Hotel Info - Schedule - Orientation - Entries - Changes - Advertising - Team Rooms - FAQ
Reference Links: Rules - Regulations - Code of Conduct
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or download form for rookies & beginners or others.
Coaches may use teamentry form.
Warm welcome to 37th CalChess State Scholastic Championship at the Santa Clara Convention Center! Enjoy free parking without increase in the entry fees since 2008! The tournament hotel is Hyatt Regency (map) rated 4 stars/diamonds, and connected to the convention center.

Be there or be a weak square!
Salman Azhar, Ph.D., Chief Organizer, Annual CalChess State Scholastics Championships 2008 through 2012
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1. Kindergarten Schedule: Kindergarten section is scheduled on Sunday. Kindergartners may also play in K-3 Rookie, Beginner, and Junior Varsity sections on Saturday.
2. Rating Supplement: All sections will use the April 2012 supplement for ratings.
3. CalChess Membership: CalChess Membership is only required in Junior Varsity and Championship sections. It is not required in KG, K-3 Rookie, K-3 Beginner, 4-6 Rookie, and 4-6 Beginner sections.
4. Slightly Different Rating Cutoffs for Different Sections:
Championship Sections: 1-3 is 800+, 4-5 is 900+, 4-6 is 900+, 6-8 is 1000+, and 9-12 is 1100+.
Jr Varsity Sections: K-3 is 500-799, 4-6 is 600-899, 6-8 is under 1000, and 9-12 is under 1100.
Note TLA Correction: 4-6 unrated and under 600 (not 750) sections are one day on Sunday only.
5. Expanded Two Tournament Specials: Players in KG, 1-3 (unrated or rated < 800), and 4-6 (unrated or rated <600) may choose to play in a second section on the other day.
6. Electronic Recording Devices Reminder: Monrois remain the only allowed electronic recording device allowed. To buy Monroi at discount prices please click here to contact us.
7. T-shirts: Free T-shirts with early registration (before 2/20). Regular Price remains the same: Pre-paid $15; onsite $20 (limited onsite availability).
Next up...
CalChess State Championship (State Champ): Register Now! - Info - Reserve Hotel - Schedule - Orientation - Entries - Advertising - FAQ - map
Coming in 2012...
US G/60 & US G/30 Championship (National Champ): Register Now! - Info - Reserve Hotel - Orientation - G/60 Entries - G/30 Entries
CalChess Grade Level Championship (TBD) (State Champ)