Two Rapid Chess Tournaments on September 16 

By | September 1, 2023

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.