What: CFC/FIDE Rated Chess Tournament
When: October 1-2, 2016
Where: The Royal Canadian Legion 89 Industrial Parkway North, Aurora, Ontario L4G 4C4
Format: 5 Round Swiss. FIDE/CFC rated. CFC membership is required.
Sections: Open (FIDE rated), U2000*, U1600, U1300.
Round Times: Saturday 9:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 6:30 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM, 2:30 PM.
Time Control: G/90 min + 30 sec/move.
Half Point Byes: Two byes may be requested in advance for Rounds 1-4.
Chief Arbiter: Graeme Knight.
Entry fee: $65 for pre-registered before end of day, Thursday, September 29th.
IM/GM: Free entry.
Late fee: $20. Walk-in registrations will be paired from Round 2 onward.
To play up: $20 play-up fee if current rating is within 100 points of rating floor.
Fees include the HST.
Prizes: $2000+ (based on entries).
Pre-Registration: Please use the the form below!
Registration cut-off: Please make sure you have checked yourself in ON-SITE and paid entry fees before 9:00 AM on Saturday to guarantee a pairing for Round 1.
NEW** Once again the Royal Canadian Legion will be offering lunch both days and dinner on Saturday. The menu includes goulash, chili, pizza and sandwiches. All very good and very reasonably priced.
Coffee and water provided. Chess sets and clocks are provided for play.
Free parking. Great facilities and restaurants within walking distance.
* U2000 will be FIDE rated if 6 or more FIDE rated players participate in the section.