2009 BC Open Chess Tournament
July 24-26, 2009
Victoria, BC
$1000 Guaranteed Prize Fund
This is a 5 round FIDE and CFC rated Swiss held immediately after the 2009 Canadian Youth Chess Championships. Come join us! If you are a junior, play in both! And don't forget to visit the Lewis Chess Pieces on exhibit at the Royal BC museum or take part in other activities scheduled around the CYCC.
Details:
Location: Grand Pacific Hotel in downtown Victoria on the Inner Harbour.
Prize Fund: $1000 Guaranteed: Open $250 $150 $125 U2000 $100 $75 U1700 $100 $50 U1400 $100 $50 Biggest upset $25
Chief Arbiter: Mark S. Dutton, International Arbiter (I.A.)
Sections: One section
Round Times: Friday 7:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 noon and 6:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Time Control: Game/90 plus 30 sec. increment
Entry Fee: $50 before July 1, $60 after June 30. $10 Discount for those playing in the CYCC. Add $16 if not a CFC member. Send cheques payable to Victoria Junior Chess Society to Brian Raymer 2386 Dalhousie St. Victoria, BC V8R 2H6. Email contact at: grandpacificopen@gmail.com
Registration: Pre-register by mail until July 10, 2009. On site registraton from 5:00 to 6:00 PM Friday July 24th. Late registrations after 6:00 PM are not guaranteed a Swiss pairing.
Accomodation: The Grand Pacific Hotel will offer a special rate of $159/night single or double. Children U18 stay free in the same room as parent / guardian. Call 1-800-663-7550 and Quote: July09Chess1 when booking. Many other hotels, motels, and hostels are located within walking distance of the site.
Misc: All equipment provided. Entry fee includes BCCF membership.
Contact us at: grandpacificopen@gmail.com
Organizers: Brian Raymer, Roger Patterson, Paul Leblanc.
Links:
CYCC and activities scheduled around the CYCC
Victoria Chess Club
Victoria Junior Chess
Other events in Victoria
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