The 43rd Annual Paul Keres Memorial Tournament

Hey chess players! The next major local tournament of the 2018 season will be held in Richmond, from 19-21 May, 2018.  Held since 1976, the Keres Memorial honours the legacy of legendary Soviet-Estonian GM Paul Keres, who tragically died on his return home from winning the Vancouver Open in 1975. In recent years, this tournament has grown in popularity, and upwards of 140 players are expected. With a guaranteed prize fund of $5000 to be dispersed among four rating sections, you won't want to miss out.

**Early bird registration at reduced rates closes April 16**

All details courtesy of the Victoria Chess Club tournament website:

When: Saturday May 19- Monday May 21 (Victoria Day weekend) 2018

Where: Executive Airport Plaza Hotel, 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, V6X 

Sections: Premier (FIDE rated), U2000, U1600, and U1100 sections

Time Control: G/100 + 30 sec increment

Rounds: Saturday 12:00 noon, 5:00pm,  Sunday 10:00am, 5:00pm, Monday 10:00am, 3:00pm

Prizes: Premier Section: $1200, $700, $400; Top U2200 $400  (Top BC player qualifies for the BC Closed)

     U2000 Section: $650, $400; Top U1800 $200

     U1600 Section: $300, $200, Top U1400 $100

     U1100 Section: $150, $100

     Top Scoring Unrated (any section) $150, $50

Entry Fee: $90 before April 16 (only $60 for U1100); $100 before May 14 ($70 for U1100); $110 on site ($85 U1100)

Register online today!

CFC membership required.