The event will be a 10 round norm-governed swiss tournament using the BAP scoring system (explained below). It is open to anyone rated above 2200 FIDE, with a few exceptions made by the organizers. GM and IM norms will be possible, as well as the chance to play against strong opponents. Last year Friedel made a GM norm and Pruess an IM norm, and three other players could have achieved a norm with last round victories. The time control will be 40/2, SD/1.
The prizes (based on 20 paid entries) are as follows:
- Overall: $900-700-500-400
- U2400 FIDE: $500-250
- U2300 FIDE: $500-250
- The prize fund may be increased/expanded depending on entries/sponsorship!
The entry fees are as follows:
- GMs: Free
- Non-GMs over 2400 FIDE: $175
- Non-GMs 2300-2399 FIDE: $250
- Non-GMs 2200-2299 FIDE: $325
The first 3 GMs to register will receive appearance fees. Non-GM entry fees increased by $50 after 11/16.
The schedule for the tournament is:
- Saturday, Dec 16: 10 AM and 4:30 PM
- Sunday, Dec 17: 10 AM and 4:30 PM
- Monday-Friday, Dec 18-22: 1 PM
- Saturday, Dec 23: 10 AM
Info on BAP scoring system and pairings:
The BAP (Ballard Anti-Draw Point) system will be used for scoring purposes. This will affect prizes and pairings, but not norms. This system awards points as follows:
- Black win – 3 points
- White win – 2 points
- Black draw – 1 points
- White draw, or any loss – 0 points
Pairings will prioritize the color balance in even rounds. All pairings will be posted both at the site and online. Round 1 will be posted on 12/15 at 5 PM. Rounds 2-4 will be posted as soon as possible after the previous round ends, and round 5 on 12/17 at midnight. Rounds 6-10 will be posted by 11 PM of the previous night.
Click here to view the pairings for the next round.
- White v Black
Milman v Friedel
Pruess v Kraai
Sarkar v Rensch
Sharavdorj v Shankland
Mezentsev v Roussel-Roozmon
Panchanathan v Gutman
Fedorowicz v Ballard
Click here to view the current standings.
- BAP standings after round 7 (out of 17/18):
12: Milman
11: Kraai
10:
Friedel, Rensch
9: Tuvshintugs
8: Lee
7:
Roussel-Roozmon, Mezentsev, Pruess, Gutman, Fedorowicz
6: Sharavdorj, Sarkar
5:
Panchanathan
3:
Ballard, Shankland
SWISS standings after round 7 (out of 7.0):
5.5: Kraai, Milman
5: Friedel, Rensch
4:
Fedorowicz
3.5:Tuvshintugs, Mezentsev,Pruess, Sharavdorj
3: Panchanathan, Lee, Sarkar
2.5:
Roussel-Roozmon, Gutman
2: Shankland
1.0:
Ballard
Blitz Tournament:
A blitz tournament will be held on Saturday, 12/23 at 5 PM. Entry is free for FIDE tournament participants, however an entry fee will be charged to others, and there will be prizes.
Hotel:
For interested players, we recommend the Park Plaza Hotel. It is $109 per night for a double room, and it is located very close to the chess club.
To get more details, see pictures of the rooms, and to make a booking go to: http://www.parkplazaoakland.com/
Other Info:
The event will also be USCF-rated. Games will be played at the East Bay Chess Club in Oakland (near San Francisco). The club is located just a few minutes drive from the Oakland airport.
If you’re interested (or have questions), please contact the East Bay Chess Club at tournaments@eastbaychess.com.
Confirmed Participants:
Name Title FIDE USCF Fed
1 Magesh Panchanathan GM 2485 2526 IND
2 Jesse Kraai IM 2473 2545 USA
3 John Fedorowicz GM 2469 2517 USA
4 Dashzegve Sharavdorj GM 2463 2523 MGL
5 Lev Milman IM 2463 2504 USA
6 Josh Friedel IM 2460 2535 USA
7 Thomas Roussel-Roozmon IM 2446 2572 CAN
8 Vladimir Mezentsev IM 2409 2488 RUS
9 David Pruess IM 2404 2461 USA
10 Justin Sarkar IM 2380 2390 USA
11 Danny Rensch FM 2369 2428 USA
12 Andy Lee NM 2259 2257 USA
13 Batchimeg Tuvshintugs WIM 2237 2278 USA
14 Sam Shankland NM 2208 USA
15 Clint Ballard 1914 USA
