2015

In Memory of IM Emory Tate Championship

sahIt’s been almost a month since the sudden and shocking passing of IM Emory Tate in the last Championship at BayAreaChess Center.

The organizers have immediately started the process with USCF of re-naming the upcoming tournament to dedicate it to his memory.

In Memory of IM Emory Tate Championship will take place 13-15th November at the BayAreaChess Center, as part of the usual recurring BAC Named Championship series.

The tournament format is three sections to be completed over 5 rounds of Swiss system with the time control G/90 +30.

The total prize fund is 5000 USD based on 94 paid entries, with 70% guaranteed.

Open (2000+, FIDE rated): $ 1,000 500 200 – u2300: $ 250 125 100
AB (1600-1999): $ 700 300 100 – u1800: $ 200 100
CDE (U1600): $ 700 300 100 – u1400: $ 125 100 – u1200: $ 100

Top rated players are GMs Oliver Barbosa, Ioan Chirila, Enrico Sevillano and IM Ricardo De Guzman.

More info: www.bayareachess.com/champs

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