The 2014 US Class Championship is set to take place from 31st October to 2nd November at the Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA.
The event consists of seven elo sections. The tournament format is 6-round Swiss with the time control G/120 +30.
The total prize fund is $20,000 based on 277 entries, with 73% of the prizes guaranteed.
Master (2200+, FIDE rated): $3,000 $1,500 $700 $300
Expert (2000-2199): $1,500 $700 $300 $200
A (1800-1999): $1,500 $700 $300 $200
B (1600-1799): $1,500 $700 $300 $200
C (1400-1599): $1,500 $700 $300 $200
D (1200-1399): $1,000 $500 $200 $150
E (U1200): $1,000 $500 $200 $150
Registration online at BayAreaChess.com/my/usclass
