STYLE: 9 Round Swiss System, Single Section, CFC and FIDE rated. Accelerated pairings will be used in early rounds.
TIME CONTROL: 40 moves in 90 minutes, 30 minutes for remainder (with 30 second increments from move 1).
SCHEDULE:
Saturday July 10th Opening Ceremony & Round 1 6:00pm Sharp
July 11th- July 16th Rounds 2-7 6:00pm Daily
Saturday July 17th Round 8 2:00pm
Sunday July 18th Round 9 10:00am
Sunday July 18th Awards Banquet / Presentation 6:00pm
For other side events, including Canadian Speed Chess Championship, GM simuls and lectures, see website
PRIZE FUND: $ 30,000+ Guaranteed! (see following page for details).
ENTRY FEE: $175 per person (Early bird Special to April 30), thereafter $195. Deadline July 6th.
ACCOMMODATION: Special Chess Rate of only $99.00 is being offered by the luxurious Westin Harbour Castle. Book early; a limited number of rooms are available at this rate.
BYES: Maximum of 3 ½-point byes available in rounds 1-8
EQUIPMENT: Please bring chess sets and digital clocks, if you have them.
CHIEF ARBITER: Hal Bond
ORGANIZERS: Greater Toronto Chess League
Michael Barron 416 739-6257 barron045@yahoo.com
Brian Fiedler416 733-3199 fiedlerbrian@yahoo.com.au
PRIZE FUND DETAILS:
Tournament Placement Prizes
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Overall
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Class and Category Prizes
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1st
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2nd
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| 1st | $6,500 | <2400 | $1,000 | $500 |
| 2nd | $3,500 | <2200 | $1,000 | $500 |
| 3rd | $2,500 | <2000 | $1,000 | $500 |
| 4th | $1,500 | <1800 | $1,000 | $500 |
| 5th | $1,500 | <1600 | $1,000 | $500 |
| 6th | $500 | <1400 & Unrated | $1,000 | $500 |
| 7th | $500 | Top Bantam(<14 years) | $500 | $250 |
| 8th | $500 | Top Junior(<18 years) | $500 | $250 |
| 9th | $500 | Top Senior(50+ years) | $500 | $250 |
| 10th | $500 | Top Female | $500 | $250 |
Individual game and other prizes (eg. Brilliancy Prize, Biggest Upset, Trivia Contest, Best Dressed etc.) TBA.
Payment:
By Mail Send Entry to: Michael Barron 155 Antibes Dr., Suite 915, Toronto, Ontario M2R 3G7, Please make cheques or money orders payable to: “2010 Canadian Open Chess”
Or, In Person at Strategy Games Stores:
Toronto: 701 Mt. Pleasant Road, 416-486-3395,
Ottawa: 250 Bank Street, 613-565-3662
Montreal: 3423 St. Denis Street, 514-845-8352
Or, By phone with credit card to CFC Office at 519 508-2362
Enter Early – Spaces are Limited! Your entry fee will be fully refunded if your plans change before July 6th. All entries must be received no later than July 6th, 2010. No entries will be accepted at the site on the day of the tournament!
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