Play in Superstates April 23-24, Get $30 Rebate!
FAQ: NorCal Scholastic State Championship 2022
The 47th Annual CalChess Scholastic State tournament, aka SuperStates, is the premier local tournament of the year, with 1,000+ players from around Northern California expected over multiple weekends.
The K-12 tournament will take place on April 23-24 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. It is split into multiple sections, from new tournament players to experienced USCF-rated competitors, with tournaments for U1200 rated players taking place on ONE day.
We are encouraging DHS Chess club members to compete for both individual and team trophies, including helping us win the State Championship!
Thanks to a donation from the Dublin-based Tri-Valley Masters chess school (now Mavin Academy), we are offering a $30 rebate to players.
Register online at www.BayAreaChess.com/my/states (create an account first).
Enter by April 1st in order to score the lowest advance entry fee! Also enter “Fallon” or “Mavin” in the discount code field to get 10 percent off.
FAQ
- What time? First round of all tournaments starts at 9 am. Please arrive 30 minutes before, and allow 45 minutes of travel to Santa Clara from Dublin. Last round ends between 4-5 pm. Award ceremonies typically take place between 5-7 pm.
What are the sections?
For all players under USCF 1200 rating, these are the 1-day sections:
- K-12 Rookie (unrated) on Sat. April 23 (1-day)
- K-12 Beginner (100-399) on Sun. April 24
- K-12 Intermediate (400-799) on Sat. April 23
- K-12 Advanced (800-1199) on Sun. April 24
The Two-day Championship sections are for players rated USCF 1200+
- K-12 Jr. Varsity (1200-1599 rating)
- K-12 Championships (1600+)
Check your rating at the US Chess database
How many games will I play? Players under USCF 1200 rating will play in one of the 5-round single day tournaments.
The two-day Championship section is for all players with USCF ratings above 1200, and will have 3 rounds per day, for a total of six for the weekend.
* What are the round start times?
1-day tournament: 9 am, 10:45 am, 12:30, 2, 3:30
2-day tournament: 9 am, 12, 3 pm each day (all approximate)
- What if I want to play but have a partial conflict due to another activity or family event? When registering at BayAreaChess.com, you may request in the Notes section a maximum of one half-point bye (unplayed or skipped game). You may also take an unlimited number of additional zero-point byes. Byes do NOT count negatively towards players’ rating. Please check the round start times above.
- How do I choose the DHS team when I register? Write “Dublin High School” in the same Notes section of the online registration form.
What is the May 21-22 Grade Level Championships?
This is a different state-level tournament that players may choose instead.
One day sections on Sunday May 22nd:
- K-12 Beginner (under 400 or unrated)
- K-12 Intermediate (400-799)
The two-day Grade Level Championships are by individual grade, and are for players 800+ rating experienced in long time controls.
How Will I Get My $30 Rebate?
Rebates will be sent via PayPal or Venmo after the tournament.
Questions?
ericlaichess@gmail.com (DHS Chess parent-advisor)
