The Manitoba Chess Association will hold 2 tournaments on Saturday, December 21 at St. Mary’s Road United Church, 613 St. Mary’s Road. Both events are CFC and FIDE rated.
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-1800 Tournament
Players must be unrated or have CFC quick ratings below 1800.
$15 early pre-payment entry fee to chessmanitoba@gmail.com until Thursday, Dec 19. After Dec. 19, entry is $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 after 12 noon.
5 round Swiss system with time control of 12 minutes with a 10 second delay.
Unrated players are ineligible for top prize in this tournament.
Afternoon Open Tournament
Players must be at least 16 years of age (born 2008 or earlier) or have a CFC rating above 1300. No exceptions.
$20 early pre-payment entry fee to chessmanitoba@gmail.com until Thursday, Dec 19. After Dec. 19, entry is $25.
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 CFC quick. Then CFC standard. Otherwise, FIDE Rapid, 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.