Dates

March 25-26 (Saturday & Sunday)

Round Times

Place

Newmarket Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford Street, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 1T1

Sections

Master, U2100, U1700, and U1300. Top 3 sections are CFC & FIDE rated. U1300 only CFC rated.

Compositions of the sections:

Master - rating 2100 or higher;
U2100 - with ratings from 1700 to 2099;
U1700 - with ratings from 1300 to 1699;
U1300 - with ratings 1299 and below, and unrated adults;

For an additional Play-up fee – 20 CAD – a player can enter the higher Section if his/her rating is within 100 points than the Section floor limit.

Play-up ratings for sections:

Master - 2000-2099;
U2100 - 1600-1699;
U1700 - 1200-1299;

CFC ratings are used for pairings and selecting sections. Other ratings (except online) might be considered, please contact organizers for your special case.

Format

5 Round Swiss. Pairing software – SwissManager. Two half-point byes may be requested in advance for Rounds 1-4.

Prizes

Monetary prizes in Master, U2100, U1700, and U1300 sections. First prize in Master Section – minimum 1200 CAD based on 120 players in the main event. For unrated players max prize is 100 CAD.

The prize monies depends on a number of players in total and in sections. Thus, we can not provide exact amounts for particular sections. However, you might guess comparing the previous events like in 2019 Fall Open

Time Control

90 minutes per player + 30 seconds per move starting from move one. Default time is 30 min, except the first round - 60 minutes. (FIDE rules 6.7.1 “Any player who arrives at the chessboard after the default time shall lose the game unless the arbiter decides otherwise.”)

Entry fees

Paid by March 21 (Tuesday 11:59 pm) - 90 CAD
Paid by March 24 (Friday 1 pm) - 110 CAD
After 1 pm March 24 - 130 CAD; paired for Round 2 (1/2 bye for Round 1)

GM, WGM, IM and WIM free entry if confirmed by March 16th. Please send the email to info@aucc.club or submit the message in the form at the bottom.

For an additional Play-up fee – 20 CAD – a player can enter the higher Section if his/her rating is within 100 points than the Section floor limit.

Play-up ratings for sections:

Master - 2000-2099;
U2100 - 1600-1699;
U1700 - 1200-1299;

Registration

Please register early to secure a spot.

Players must be CFC members in good standing to register to Master, U2100, U1700, and U1300 sections.

Only players who have registered and paid by 1 pm March 24 will be paired for Round one. Round one pairings will be posted in advance on this site late Friday night. You no longer need to “check-in” on Saturday as in previous tournaments. Several ways to register by March 24:

1. In person: on Mondays at the Aurora Chess Club and paying cheques or cash.
2. Mail a cheque: it must arrive before March 12. Please include the player’s name and CFC number. Use the form at the bottom of the page to inform us about your intention to play. Address:
   Aurora Chess Club
   913 Tegal Place
   Newmarket, ON
   L3X 1L3.
3. PayPal registration is CLOSED NOW. Please come to the tournament site! or Write an email to info@aucc.club
   

Please choose the option from drop down menu:
Your email provided by Paypal to us will be used for further communications. Check it regularly before the tournament.

The organizer has a right to decline a registration.

The registered player are listed HERE.

Cancellation

If a registered player cancels:

• before March 22– full refund;
• after– no refund for cancellation.

Write us an email to info@aucc.club

Miscellaneous

Chess sets and clocks are provided for play.

Coffee and water provided.

Free parking. Please see the Newmarket parking map in a pdf file.

Please check this bird's view map. Areas marked in yellow have all day/night parking spots.

Great facilities and restaurants within walking distance on the famous Newmarket Main street.

Organizers

Tournament Director - Chris Tapping. Chief Arbiter - Egidijus Zeromskis.

Contact us

If you have any questions, requests or suggestions