2022 BC Open
19-21 Feb 2022 (Family Day weekend)
No on site registration
All players must bring proof of vaccination. No exceptions.
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 (CFC rated)
Prize Fund: $3,500 Minimum Guaranteed Prize Fund:
- · Premier $700 + Oszvald Cup/$400 U2000 $150 Top BC player qualifies for BC Closed
- · U1900 $450/$200 U1700 $150
- · U1500 $300/$200 U1300 $150
- · U1000 $250/$150
- · Top woman and top unrated (best score in any section) $200 each.
- 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 registration desk).
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.
- Contact: pc-leblanc@shaw.ca
Organizer: Victoria Chess (Paul Leblanc)
TD: Stephen Wright, IA
The Oszvald Cup (& Joe Oszvald).
Previous BC Opens:
2021 BC Open
2020 BC Open
2019 BC Open
2018 BC Open (crosstable) (Event Report)
2017 BC Open
2016 BC Open
2015 BC Open
2014 BC Open
2013 BC Open
2011 BC Open
2009 BC Open
Prior to 2009 (courtesy of Stephen Wright)
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