Aurora Spring Open, March 8/9 2014

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Submitted by Felix Dumont on Tue, 02/25/2014 - 20:27

  • The 2014 Spring Open

  • Where: The Royal Canadian Legion, 89 Industrial Parkway North, Aurora, Ontario L4G 4C4.

  • When: March 8 - 9, 2014.

 

Format

  • Type: 5 Round Swiss. FIDE/CFC rated. CFC membership is required.

  • Sections: Open (FIDE rated), U2000 (FIDE rated), U1600, U1300.

  • Round Times: Saturday 9:30am, 2pm, 6:30pm, Sunday 10am, 2:30pm.

  • 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.

 

Fees & Prizes

  • Entry fee: $65 ($55 for Aurora Chess Club Members).

  • Late fee: $10 on site. Walk-in registrations will be paired from Round 2 onward.

  • IM/GM: Free entry.

  • Avoid late fee: Pre-register before end of day, Thursday 6th March.

  • To play up: $15 play-up fee if current rating is within 100 points of rating floor.

  • Prizes: $2000+ (based on entries).

 

Registration

  • Pre-Registration: Drop us a line at our Contact Us Page. Email: info@aurorachessclub.ca

  • Registration: Cheques payable to Aurora Chess Club and mailed to: 53 Twelve Oaks Drive, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 6J4, or cash on site from 8:00 - 9:00am Saturday (help speed things up - please be onsite before 8:30am!)

  • Registration cut-off: Please make sure you have checked yourself in ONSITE and paid entry fees before 9:00am on Saturday to guarantee a pairing for Round 1.

 

Other Things

  • Coffee and water provided. Chess sets provided for play. Bring a set for analysis/blitz/bughouse, etc.

  • Free parking provided. Great facilities and restaurants within walking distance.

  • PLEASE BRING A CLOCK.

 

 

 

 

 

 

More details on the Aurora Chess Club website

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