Dates: Saturday May 16-Monday May 18, 2015 (Victoria Day Long Weekend)
Rounds: 6
Format: 2 rounds/day 10am & 3pm in Open, U2000, U1600, U1200
Time Controls: 90 min/game + 30 sec/move Fisher
Rated by CFC & Open section FIDE
Equipment provided. OCA clocks/sets paper boards by organizers, other pieces/clock by contestants
Prize Fund: Based on entries (approx. 40 entrants for break even); $1500 minimum prize fund. 80->~$3500, 100->~$6000, 150->~$9500
Entry Fees: Free GM/IM, $90 pre-reg, $100 onsite (cash); Over 65/Under 20; $80 pre-reg, $90 onsite; $20 to play up one section, if rating is within 100 points of rating floor
TD: Hal Bond and Tony Ficzere
Accommodation: On-site plus Brantford Hotel Association has 3 other sites available. A block of rooms will be made available on-site (rates TBD)
Organizing Body: Brantford Chess Club, c/o Rob Gashgarian 78 Waterloo St. Brantford ON N3T 3S2
2015ontarioopen@gmail.com
Organizing Committee: Rob Gashgarian-advertising/general logistics, budget ovesight. Lee Hendon-promoting, fundraising, community outreach
Location: Quality Inn & Suites 644 Colborne St., E, Branford, N3S 3P8
Tournament Room(s): Main playing area (56×52) with small stage for 2-3 top boards. Good overhead lighting-20 ceiling, washrooms nearby; will have either a dedicated skittles area or nearby space for skittles.