New West Open Chess Tournament
Hi everyone! Tournament players should consider attending the first ever New West Open, to be held this Thanksgiving long weekend (Oct. 7-9) at Douglas College. Let's come out and support the first-time organizers, so we can continue to have more high-quality chess events in the Lower Mainland. The super early bird ($60) entry deadline is tomorrow, 20 August! Details courtesy of the tournament website:
Rounds
- Round 1: 10am, Oct 7 Saturday
- Round 2: 3pm, Oct 7 Saturday
- Round 3: 10am, Oct 8 Sunday
- Round 4: 3pm, Oct 8 Sunday
- Round 5: 10am, Oct 9 Monday
- Round 6: 3pm, Oct 9 Monday
Venue
Douglas College New Westminster Campus (Classroom S1650)
700 Royal Avenue
Format
- Swiss system
- G90 +30 time control
- CFC rated
You need a valid CFC membership ( Renew or buy annual CFC membership) - Sections: Premier / U1800 / U1200 (Subject to merge in case less than 40 entries)
- Prize:
$1000, based on 40 paid entries
$2000, based on 60 paid entries and so on - Entry fee:
Super Early bird, $60 (by Aug 20th)
Early Bird, $ 75 (by Sep 17th)
Regular, $90
Second paid entry in same family, less $30
Free for CFC 2100+ (by Aug 20th)
Free for GM/WGM/IM/WIM/FM/WFM/NM or CFC 2300+
Deadline of online registration will be 24 hours before the first round.
On site registration will be accepted at $100, and with first round half-point bye. - Payment:
We accept online payment by Paypal, or
Mail a cheque to Eric Gu, 97 East 2nd Ave (Back Barn), Vancouver, BC V5T 1B3 - Cancellations and Refunds
Should something arise that prevents you from being able to attend the tournament, you can email us expressing the need to cancel, and your entry fee will be refunded in the manner of your entry fee payment, less any payment process fee. The deadline for any cancellations is 48 hours before the starting of the tournament.
Contact: info@westchess.com
