K-W Winter Open 2010

• Date: February 19, 20, 21, 2010

• Place: Kitchener City Hall, 200 King St, Kitchener, ON

• Rounds: 5

• Type: Swiss

• Sections:

  • Open

  • Under 2000

  • Under 1700

  • Under 1400

  • Players can play up to a max of 100 points above their current CFC rating

• Time Control : Game in 90 min plus 30 sec added per move

• Membership in CFC:

  • Membership in CFC is required.

  • Adult Member per year =$43

  • Family Membership = $21.50 (if one adult member of the family is already a member)

  • Junior Full Membership (under 18) = $27

  • Junior Participating Member (Under 18) = $14

  • Alternative to membership is the Tournament fee = $20 (This is not a membership with CFC - only good for the one tournament)

• Entry Fee: $70 with advance registration. $80 Cash only if registering at site. $15 discount for Juniors (17 and under) or Seniors (65 and over)

• Prizes: $$Based on Entries.

• Special Prizes: Team prize (4 players can combine scores for a team score. A team must have members in more than one section. Teams must be formed and announced before the end of round 2)

• Registration: In advance online HERE or onsite Friday, 5:30 - 6:30 pm - Registrations after that may not receive a round 1 pairing.

• Rounds: Start times- Friday, 7pm, Saturday, 10am, 3pm, Sunday 10am, 3pm

• Organizer KW Chess Club, Patrick McDonald,

  • 24 Sheridan Dr.

  • Breslau, ON

  • N0B 1M0

• Information:

  • http:www.kwchess.com

  • http:www.chessreg.ca

  • Call 519-648-3253

  • E-mail: patrick@psmcd.net

• Miscellaneous:

  • Byes for Rounds 1-4 as requested

  • Max: 2 half point byes

  • Equipment for Tournament games supplied (Bring own for analysis and skittles).

  • Restaurants nearby

  • Parking near site

  • We have negotiated a special rate at the Walper Terrace Hotel - Just two blocks away. Just call Matt Delorey, the sales manager at: 519-745-4321 x186 and tell him you are coming in for the Chess Tournament. He will give you a special rate of $89 per room.