2010

The Fourth Annual

Canadian Amateur Chess Championships

July 30 - August 2, 2009

A SWOCL Grand Prix Event

 7  Rounds

Kitchener City Hall

 Free Refreshments & Snacks Each Day.

 All Equipment Provided.

  •  Sections:
    Open (FIDE Rated), U2100, U1700, U1400

  •  Entry Fee:
    $75 by July 25th ; $100 at door.

  •  Placement Prizes:
    Trophies and Cash Prizes 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100 in each section.

  • Unrated prize:
    $100

  •  Club Prize:
    $500. 
    4 player teams from same club, maximum of 3 players in  section, multiple teams per club permissible.  Contestants must play within 200 points of their peak rating and are not eligible for the family prize.  Exceptions subject to approval by organizer.

  •  Family Prize:
    $400
    . Top 2 scores, any sections, immediate family only (spouse, sibling, parent/grandparent/child), contestants must play within 200 points of their peak rating and are not eligible for the club prize.

  • Round Times:
    First Round 6pm July 30th. Rounds 2-7, 10am and 3pm daily

  • Time Control:
    Game in 90 minutes with 30 second Fischer increment

  • On site registration:
    July 30: 3pm - 5:30pm

  • Byes:
    2 half point byes in the first 6 rounds if requested with entry.

  • Eligibility:
    Players may play up if they are within 100 points of section floor, based on current rating. FIDE or FQE Ratings taken at par.

  • Accommodations:
    Special rates have been arranged at the Walper Terrace Hotel: $89 per Night see www.chessfest.ca for more info


Note that this constitutes your registration for the 2010 Canadian Amateur. If the registered player does not appear for the first game (without prior arrangements), he/she will receive a forfeit loss and may be withdrawn for the balance of the tournament.

Please notify us of any inability to attend to avoid these unfortunate circumstances at: halbond@sympatico.ca  or at: (519) 822-2162 at least 24 hours prior to the event.