The Manitoba Chess Association will hold 2 tournaments on Saturday, September 16th at St. Mary’s Road United Church, 613 St. Mary’s Road.
Some players are eligible to play in either or both tournaments.
To pre-register, text or phone Tournament Director Al MacPherson at 204-898-8485 or email Tony Boron at chessmanitoba@gmail.com
CFC membership required (valid for 12 months – $25 for adults, $ 17 for juniors) contact chessmanitoba@gmail.com for details and/or can be obtained at CFC site chess.ca
New players without CFC Memberships must pre-register. Onsite registration will not be accepted for new players.
Morning Under-1600 Tournament
Players must be unrated or have both CFC and FIDE quick (rapid) ratings under 1600.
$15 early pre-payment entry fee to chessmanitoba@gmail.com until Thursday, September 14th. After September 14th entry costs $20.
All players under age 12 must have a guardian in attendance.
Onsite registration from 830am with first round starting at 9am.
Final round expected to end around noon.
6 round Swiss system with time control of 12 minutes with a 10 second delay.
Afternoon Tournament
Afternoon tournament will have an Open section and an Under-1500 rating section.
Players must be at least 16 years of age (born 2007 or earlier) or have CFC/FIDE ratings above 1400. No exceptions.
$15 early pre-payment entry fee to chessmanitoba@gmail.com until Thursday, September 14th. After September 14th entry costs $20.
Onsite registration from 1230pm with first round starting at 1pm
Final round expected to end around 6pm.
5 round Swiss system with time control of 20 minutes with a 10 second delay.
Notes for both tournaments
- $$ prizes depending on entries.
- MCA anti-cheating protocols in effect.
- Rating formula is higher of FIDE rapid / CFC quick. Otherwise, CFC standard, then FIDE standard.
- Tournaments are CFC and FIDE rated.
- Some rounds may feature forced byes depending on player count.
- Recording of moves not required.
- Limited parking on church property but there is free local street parking.
- Front room of church will be available for game reviews, socializing, waiting.