2012 Northern California International

2012 Northern California International
Presented by NorCal House of Chess

Dates: January 2nd – January 8th

Location: NorCal House of Chess at Northwestern Polytechnic University
47655 Warm Springs Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539

Opening Ceremony: Jan 2nd: 4:00

Rounds: Jan 2nd: 6:00; Jan 3rd, 5th: 11:00 & 6:00; Jan 4th, 6th, 7th: 4:00; Jan 8th: 11:00

Time Control: 40/90, SD/30 with 30 second increment

Organizers: Arun Sharma and Ted Castro

Player List: Players

Entry Fees: Entry Fees

Prizes: $3000 – $1500 – $1000, U2500: $1000, U2300: $1000

Both GM and IM norms possible!

Suggested Hotel Accommodations: Accommodations

The tournament is generally open only to players with FIDE Ratings of at least 2000 (organizers do have discretion to make special exceptions). The number of players rated under 2200 FIDE will be limited to at most one-third of the field though to ensure players of having good chances to make GM norms. Those in that category who wish to play should contact organizers as soon as possible as the event may not be open to such players at a later date.

The Northern California International begins only a couple of days after the North American Open in Las Vegas ends, and the International also ends only a few days before the Golden State Open in the same area begins so is a very convenient event for those who are playing in either.

2011 Tournament Website

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