2007 KW Oktoberfest Open

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KITCHENER-WATERLOO CHESS CLUB

KW Oktoberfest Open

  • Date: October 12, 13, 14, 2007

  • Place: Kitchener City Hall, 200 King St. W., Kitchener, ON

  • Type: Regular Swiss by sections

  • Rounds: 5:

    • Friday; at 7:00 pm

    • Saturday/Sunday at 9:30 am and 3:30 pm

  • Time Control:

    • Friday:

      • Open Section; 90 min + 30 sec.

      • U2000 and U1700; Sudden death/100 min.

      • U1400 Sudden death/60 min

    • Sat. and Sun

      • Open Section ;110 min + 30.sec

      • U2000 and U1700; 30 moves/90 min + sudden death/60 min.

      • U1400 Sudden death/60 min

  • Entry Fee:

    • $50 per player

    • less $10 for juniors and seniors (under 18 / over 65 a)

    • $10 late fee after October 9

  • Sections: Open, U2000, U1700, U1400 and unrated

  • Prizes: $$Based on Entries , trophies & book prizes for U1700 and U 1400 sections

  • Register online NOW! (HERE)

  • Advance Registration: Makes cheques payable and mail to:

  • On Site Registration: Cash only on-site

    • Register Friday from 5:40 pm to 6:40 pm

    • Players who register after 6:40 pm would receive a bye round one

  • Misc:

    • Byes available in rounds 1-4 with notice prior to pairings

    • CFC Membership required - available onsite

    • Bring your own sets / clocks

    • No smoking

    • Parking available in city lot across road or underground at City Hall

    • Restaurants nearby

  • Info: Call (519) 893-1920 or e-mail edthompson@netflash.net

2008 KW Oktoberfest Open(Ontario Open)

 

  • Date: October 17, 18, 19, 2008
  • Place: Kitchener City Hall, 200 King St, Kitchener, ON
  • Rounds: 5
  • Type: Swiss
  • Sections:
    • Open
    • Under 2000
    • Under 1700
    • Under 1400
    • Players can play up to a max of 100 points above their current CFC rating
  • Time Control : Game in 90 min plus 30 sec added per move
  • Membership in CFC:
    • Membership in CFC is required.
    • Adult Member per year =$43
    • Family Membership = $21.50 (if one adult member of the family is already a member)
    • Junior Full Membership (under 18) = $27
    • Junior Participating Member (Under 18) = $14
    • Alternative to membership is the Tournament fee = $10 (This is not a membership with CFC - only good for the one tournament)
  • Entry Fee: $75 with advance registration. $100 Cash only if registering at site.
  • Prizes: $$Based on Entries, trophies and cash.
  • Special Prizes: Team prize & Family prize
  • Registration: In advance online HERE or onsite Friday 5pm - 6pm
  • Rounds: Start times- Friday, 7pm, Saturday, 10am, 3pm, Sunday 10am, 3pm
  • Organizer KW Chess Club, Patrick McDonald,
    • 24 Sheridan Dr.
    • Breslau, ON
    • N0B 1M0
  • Information:
  • Miscellaneous:
    • Byes for Rounds 1-4 as requested
    • Max: 2 half point byes
    • Equipment for Tournament games supplied (Bring own for analysis and skittles).
    • Restaurants nearby
    • Parking near site

The Standings can be found HERE

The Pairings can be found HERE