2014 National Capital Open

An EOCA Grand Prix Event

Date: October 31-November 1-2, 2014

Place: RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa – Bytown A & B

Rounds: 5, Friday 7:30 PM Saturday & Sunday @ 10 AM & 3 PM.

Type: Regular Swiss

Sections and prizes are based on projected entries and may change.

Over 2200 - (rated FIDE & CFC); 1st $400, 2nd $250 3d $150. 

Over 2200 Only runs if 8 or more pay to enter.

U2200 – (rated FIDE & CFC); 1st $300, 2nd $200 3rd $100 

U1900 – (rated CFC); 1st $200, 2nd $150 3rd $100; U1750 $100;

U1600 – (rated CFC) 1st $150, 2nd $100 3rd 50.

Time Control: Game-in-90-plus-30-seconds-a-move.

Entry Fee: Over 2200 $80 if pre-registered, $100 at site; 

U2200 $60 if pre-registered, $80 at site;

U1900 $60 if pre-registered, $80 at site; 

U1600 $50 if pre-registered, $70 at site. 

Add $20 if playing up a section. Player must be 100 points or less from the rating floor for the section he wants to play up in.

Amateur $30. Amateurs are not eligible for prizes or Over 2200 section. 

Free entry for GM/WGM & IM/WIM.

CFC or FQE membership is required.

Requesting byes: max of two ½ point byes in the first four rounds.

Prizes: $$BEN

Organizers: Halldor P. Palsson

TD: Halldor P. Palsson

Registration: Cheque by October 23, 2014, payable to:

Halldor P. Palsson, 633 Island Park Cr.,Ottawa, Ont. K1Y 3P4 or e-mail fs889@ncf.ca your entry to escape late fee.

Or register in person at the RA Chess Club, October 16, 23, or 30th 7:00-7:30 PM

If you prefer your own equipment bring it. RA Chess Club equipment is available.