2022 BC Open

19-21 Feb 2022 (Family Day weekend)

Pre-Registered List:

No on site registration.

All players must bring proof of vaccination. No exceptions.

Contacts: Urgent: brendan.woodroff@gmail.com Non-urgent: pc-leblanc@shaw.ca

Pairings and Standings:

Location: Executive Airport Plaza Hotel, 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC (10-minute walk from Brighouse sky train station)

Sections: Premier (CFC & FIDE rated), U1900, U1500, U1000 (all CFC rated)

Prize Fund: $5,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund:

· Premier $900 + Oszvald Cup, 2nd $600 U2000 $200 Top BC player qualifies for BC Closed
· U1900 $500, 2nd $300. U1700 $200
· U1500 $500, 2nd $400, 3rd $250 U1200 $250
· U1000 $300, 2nd $200
· Top woman (Premier section) $200 in addition to any other prize. Top unrated (best score in any section) $200.
Unrated players are eligible for section prizes (Premier, U1900, U1500, U1000) but not sub-section prizes (U1700, U1300)
· Prizes will be distributed by PayPal, electronic transfer or mail within 48 hrs

Entry Fee: $70 on or before Jan 19th, $80 on or before noon on Feb 17th.

$20 to play up a section if lifetime high rating within 100 points, $40 if within 200 points.

Unrated players may play up to U1500 section without extra fee. Recommended for players with online ratings above 1400.

$20 discount for 2nd or higher same family. 100% refund if notified by noon on Fri. 18 Feb.

Free entry for GM/IM/WGM/WIM if entered by Jan 19th

Time Control: Game/90 +30 sec. increment

6 Rounds: Sat. 12:00 noon, 5:00pm. Sun. 10:00am, 3:00pm. Mon 10:00am, 3:00pm

Accommodation: Executive Airport Plaza Hotel 604-278-5555, $159 single/double (Must book by January 17th to get special rate. Mention BC Open Chess Championship when booking). Free parking for guests. $8/day or $22/3days for other players (purchase tickets at tournament check in).

Registration: Online no onsite registration

Misc:

CFC membership required. Annual $38/$25 adult/junior, tournament membership $16/$8 junior adult/junior (good for one event) available on site. Free TM for unrated Canadian residents playing in U1000 section. You can buy a CFC membership either during our registration process or directly from the CFC here.
All equipment provided
COVID-19. Full vaccination required for all players 12+, proof of one vaccination required for players under 12. All players must bring masks and remain seated during games.
Policies for this event:
Contact: pc-leblanc@shaw.ca