The 8th Silicon Valley Challenge which is hosted by y the Sun Chess Club will be coming this Sunday! The event will be held at Susan’s Dance Studio in NE San Jose.
This year takes on a little more importance since Charles graduated from Saratoga High School and will begin classes at UC Berkeley next month. Over four years, a total of 350 players participated in 11 events, with an impressive peak of 62. Charles generously treats his players to free snacks and drinks, which may help explain why many come back each year.
Event: Silicon Valley Challenge #8
Date: this Sunday, July 11
Location: 2146 Ringwood Avenue, San Jose (off I-880 near Milpitas).
Format: 4 round swiss in 2 sections (Open and U1600).
Open schedule: Reg: 8:30-8:50. Rounds: 9:00, 11:30, 1:45, 4:00.
U1600 schedule: Reg: 10:30-11:15, Rounds: 11:30, 12:30, 1:45, 3:00.
Time control: G/60 for Open; G/30 for U1600.
Entry fee: $45 adults, $40 juniors
Prize fund: $510 total including $100 for 1st place in Open section.
Sounds fun.