The Manitoba Chess Association will hold the Winnipeg Open, a FIDE and CFC rated standard tournament January 5-6-7 at the University of Manitoba. This tournament features a $500 prize enhancement.
There will be an open section and an under-1600 section.
- Round 1, Fri 7pm
- Round 2, Sat 10am
- Round 3, Sat 230pm
- Round 4, Sun 10am
- Round 5, Sun 230pm
The main playing room is the Cross Common Room at St John’s College, 92 Dysart Road. Free parking is available in K lot.
To pre-register, text or phone Tournament Director Al MacPherson at 204-898-8485 or email Tony Boron at chessmanitoba@gmail.com
CFC membership is 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.
- Time control of 90 minutes plus 30 second increment per move.
- Recording of moves required.
- No agreed draws before move 31
- Players are not forfeited for non-attendance until one hour
- $50 pre-registration entry fee to chessmanitoba@gmail.com before Friday, January 5 5 p.m.
- $50 onsite entry fee.
- Onsite registration from 5pm until 630pm Jan 5.
- Players may request one, ½ point bye for rounds 1-4. Must request before round 2.
- Cash prizes based on entries, $500 enhanced.
- MCA anti-cheating protocols in effect.
- All players under age 12 must have a guardian in attendance.
- Some rounds may feature forced byes depending on player count.
Under-1600 Section
- Players must be unrated or have both CFC and FIDE standard/rapid/quick ratings below 1600.
- Unrated players are ineligible for top prize in this section.