20th Bagby Memorial Championship (G/45) - In-Person

Open for everyone!
 

Final Standings -- Winners -- Date & Location -- Tournament format -- Byes -- Prize Fund

Registration -- Eligibility -- Tournament rules -- FAQ
 

Update - Please Read! 

Out of an abundance of caution, and to mitigate risk as much as possible, we have decided that for our events, we will require masks for all participants and spectators.
While at the moment San Francisco Public Health ordinances do not require masks indoors for vaccinated persons, we decided we would do so for our events given the popularity and size.
We expect the chess room to be full, and we feel these increased safety measures will lead to a safer and more enhanced playing experience.
This will go in effect for the time being, inclusive of our weekend events and our Tuesday Night Marathon.
We will have masks on site for those who do not have one, and will remain vigilant in ensuring the safety of all our participants, members, and parents and spectators. 
Thank you for your understanding and your full cooperation is much appreciated!
 

1. Date & Location

• Sunday, July 18
• Location: Mechanics' Institute - Chess Room 4th Floor
  57 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104 (click here to map)
   

2. Tournament format:

• Tournament format: individual Swiss
• Total Round: 4 rounds
• Round times: 10AM, *lunch break*, 12:30PM, 2:30PM and 4:30PM
• Time control: G/45;d5  (Game in 45 minutes with 5 second delay with each move. -- Please note that we are back to delay!)
• Games will be US Chess regular rated - tournament will be submitted immediately after last round finished.
• Sections: TWO sections: 1800+ and under1800
• Pairings are based on the July 2021 OTB or ONL supplemental regular US Chess rating. The higher rating will be used for pairing purposes.
• Playup: Players must have a 1600 USCF OTB or ONL supplemental rating in order to be eligible to play up to the 1800+ section.

3. Byes

• Byes are available for players in any rounds in case they can't participate but would like to stay in the tournament.
• Max 2 half-point byes can be requested in this tournament.
• Round 1-2 byes must be requested 15 minutes prior to the round start time.
• Round 3-4 byes must be requested before start of Round 1. Round 4 bye is irrevocable to prevent prize fund manipulations.
• Late registrations will receive a 0.5 bye for any missed round, up to total 2 rounds.
   

4. Prize Fund --  $720 based on 40 paid entries

	1800+	u1800
1st Place	$240	$150
2nd Place	$120	$65
3rd Place	$85	$60

• Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing prize checks.
• Per IRS rules anyone with a cumulative $600+ prizes in any calendar year will need to fill out a W9 and Mechanics' Institute will be providing a 1099 form. 
   

5. Registration - FULL - No online registration possible.

• MI library member: $40
• Non-MI library member: $50
• Play-up: $15 for members, $20 for non-members.
• $20 late fee - for onsite registrations.
• $5 admin fee for all cancellations & refunds.
• Click HERE to Register: https://mechanics-institute.jumbula.com/Tournaments2021/20thBagbyMemorialChampionshipInPerson

6. Eligibility

• Players must have current US Chess Federation membership. Expiration date of their US Chess membership must be later than the last day of the tournament.
• Not sure if you have a membership? Need to check the expiration date of your members? Visit: https://new.uschess.org/player-search
• Become a member or renew your membership: https://new.uschess.org/player-search
   

7. Tournament rules

• Standard US Chess rules apply.
• Forfeit time is 45 minutes.

8. FAQ

• What are the time controls mean?
  Time controls are telling you how much time you have for each game.
  G45;d5: Game in 45 minutes with 5 second delay with each move. This means you get 45 minutes, your opponent gets 45 minutes and at each move the clock counts down from 5 to 0 before the player's time starts. If player doesn't use up the whole 5 seconds, that time is lost.
• How many games/rounds?
  The 4SS before the time control means how many rounds, i.e. how many games can a player play in the tournament. The tournaments are never elimination, so win or lose you can stay in the tournament.
• Players Database
  For players who are interested in play in our tournament.
  PLEASE fill out our Players database: https://forms.gle/X3hChCWbusHp4Ze56 to get email notifications about last minute changes and invitational opportunities.