Manitoba Open Chess Tournament – May 5-6-7, 2023

By | May 4, 2023

The Manitoba Chess Association will be holding a FIDE and CFC rated standard tournament May 5-6-7 at the University of Manitoba.

  • Round 1, Fri 7pm
  • Round 2, Sat 10am
  • Round 3, Sat 230pm
  • Round 4, Sun 10am
  • Round 5, Sun 230pm

The playing room is the Great Hall at University College, 220 Dysart Road. Free parking is available.

Please pre-register by texting or phoning Tournament Director Al MacPherson at 204-898-8485. 

  • 5 round Swiss system
  • Time control of 90 minutes plus 30 second increment per move
  • Recording of moves required
  • $40 pre-payment entry fee to chessmanitoba@gmail.com before Friday, April 28 noon
  • $50 regular and onsite entry fee
  • CFC membership required
  • Onsite registration from 6pm May 5.
  • ½ point byes available rounds 1-4. Must request before round 2.
  • Cash prizes based on entries, $200 enhanced
  • MCA anti-cheating protocols in effect