2006 Canadian Open

A SWOCL Grand Prix Event


Live Games from the Canadian Open can be found HERE digital game recorders are being used.


The Canadian Open is a tournament that is Open to all chess players. Membership in the Chess Federation of Canada is the only requirement.

This year, the Canadian open will be played in 3 sections according to rating. Under 1600 CFC, Under 2000 CFC and Over 1800 CFC (Open section). The Under 1600 and Under 2000 sections will be played in the afternoon while the Open section will be played in the evening, giving the Under sections an opportunity to watch the top players in our country battle with visiting GMs and others. The one exception to this schedule is that all sections will play round 1 together at 2:00 pm on July 15. Following Round 1 will be a reception.

All sections will be CFC rated and the Open section will also be FIDE rated.


NEW!

July 19 - 6:00 PM

Simul welcoming all comers

Given by FM Roman Pelts One of Canada's Premier Coaches

... and Canada's only FIDE Trainer


  • Dates:  July 15-23

  • Format: 9 Round Swiss 3 sections: Open, U2000, U1600

  • Time Control: All moves in 2.5 hours (150 min) plus 30 second Fischer increment

  • Byes: Max.  3 - 1/2 point byes in rnds 1-8 (Must be requested before round 1, extenuating circumstances at organizers discretion.)

  • First Round - all sections 2:00pm July 15

  • Round 2-9: U2000, U1600 Sections 11:00am daily

  • Crown Section: (FIDE rated) 6:00pm daily

  • Prizes:

    • 90% of entries returned as prizes

    • all sections

    • Family Prizes

    • Club Prizes

    • see Prize Fund

  • Entry fees:  Received by:

    • April 15 - $100

    • June 30 - $125

    • At door - $150

  • Place: Walper Terrace Hotel, 1 King Street West, Kitchener www.walper.com ... and Delta Hotel for rounds 1, 8, 9

  • Accommodation: First 50 rooms $89.00

    • Limited space

    • Reserve early

    • To reserve phone (519) 745-4321 Toll Free: 800-265-8749 mention Chess Festival.


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