1000GM Silicon Valley Fall Super Swiss

Aug 31 - Sep 4, 2023

The Domain Hotel; 1085 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

$10k Prizes

SUPER SWISS STATUS GUARANTEED! - 12 GMs MINIMUM

OVERVIEW

The 1000GM Silicon Valley Fall Super Swiss will be held August 31 - September 4, 2023, in Sunnyvale, CA. This new event guarantees a “super swiss” format to satisfy multiple FIDE norm requirements and offers a $10,000 prize fund. There is a minimum rating requirement of 2000 FIDE. Free entry and Conditions are offered only to GMs.

WHEN

August 31 to September 4, 2023

WHERE

The Domain Hotel

1085 E El Camino Real

Sunnyvale, CA

HOTEL BOOKING

Call (408) 247-0800 and mention 1000GM chess rate to obtain discount.

Guests can also email [email protected] to book a room.

FORMAT

Time Control: G/90; inc/30.
9 round Swiss tournament in 1 section. US Chess and FIDE-rated.
Guaranteed “Super Swiss” Format
- FIDE now requires a 40+ player Swiss norm for GM, IM, WGM, WIM titles.
- Event will satisfy 1.43d “Super Swiss” foreigner requirement, making it more accommodating for players to earn norms

ELIGIBILITY

Open to players currently rated 2000+ FIDE. No exceptions.

Players may use any of the following to qualify:
- Current FIDE rating at the time of registration
- August 2023 FIDE rating
- Live ratings, US Chess ratings, and peak ratings are not considered.

$10,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES

$3000 – $1700 – $1300 – $1000 – $800 – $650 – $500 – $400 – $350 – $300

SCHEDULE

5-day Schedule Only, Aug 31 - Sep 4

Schedule: (all in Pacific Time)

Opening Ceremony: August 31: 5:30 PM
Round 1: August 31 1: 6 PM
Round 2-3: September 1: 11 AM and 5 PM
Round 4-5: September 2: 11 AM and 5 PM
Round 6-7: September 3: 11 AM and 5 PM
Round 8-9: September 4: 10 AM and 3:30 PM
Closing Ceremony: September 4: 8:30 PM

ENTRY FEE

GMs/Foreign 2300+: Free
- Conditions available, please see section below for more information.
- $200 deducted from prize if registered after Aug 1st
US IMs: $400
2300+ FIDE (Residing in CA): $750
2300+ FIDE (Not Residing in CA): $500
2200-2299 FIDE (Residing in CA): $900
2200-2299 FIDE (Not Residing in CA): $600
2100-2199 FIDE (All): $1000
2000-2099 FIDE (All): $1200
2000 - 2299 FIDE (Foreign federation): $400

Entry fees are based on FIDE ratings at the time of registration.

Conditioned players

conditions are available for all GMs and foreign IM/WGMs rated 2300+
- includes shared accommodation and cash in certain cases
Contact [email protected] if you are interested in being a master,

RULES AND NOTES

Withdrawals/Refunds:
- Before the event, withdrawals for paid entries will incur a $20 transaction fee until August 17. 50% refunds after August 17th until 2 hours before round 1.
- Confirmed conditioned players who withdraw (cancel) after August 1st may not be eligible for conditions in future 1000GM events.
- During the event, withdrawals must be submitted at least 90 minutes before the round.
- Players who forfeit a round (no show) or do not provide 90-minute notice to withdrawing will incur a $200 fine.
Byes:
- Up to 4 optional half-point byes which must be requested before round 1.
- Norms and conditions not possible if taking a bye.
- Byes requested after the start of round one are zero-point byes.
Boards, sets, clocks provided.
By registering for or attending this event, players and guests grant permission to 1000GM to take and use photographs and video for purposes related to the event.