The CFC Regular Chess Post – July 5/13 A - 1st Fort McMurray Open + Alberta Women's Championship.

Starts Tomorrow!!

Over $7000 in prizes guaranteed between the two events!!!

Tournament Details:

Location: Chez Dube Hotel (Changed from original location in the library).
10102 Fraser Avenue, Fort McMurray

Dates: July 6-7, 2013
Organized by: Jina Burn, Fort McMurray Chess Club and Alberta Chess Association

Accommodation: Chez Dube B&B. $151 tax included, or $174 for two people. 18 rooms capacity so book soon: (800) 565-0757 (800) 565-0757 FREE http://www.chezdube.com/
A further discount will be available to everyone if at least 10 rooms are sold.

CFC/FIDE Rated, 5 Rounds.
2 sections, Open and Women's

Schedule: Saturday, July 6
Registration: 9:15-9:45 am
Rounds: 10 am; 2 pm; 6 pm
Sunday, July 7
9 am; 1 pm or ASAP. Awards immediate after rd. 5.
30 minute break between rounds is guaranteed.

CFC/FIDE Rated
CFC Membership is required and may be purchased on-site.
Time Control: 90+30 seconds increment from mpve 1.
Byes: Up to 2 half point byes if announced prior to round 1.
Late default: 60 minutes after announced start.
Entry fees: $30 adults, $25 Juniors 20 and under. Add $5 if not pre-registered. Add $21 if non-CFC member adult, $11 junior.

Lunch will be provided by Pizza Hut on Saturday and Sunday!

Boston Pizza (5 minutes walking distance from Chez Dube is giving a 25% discount to all tournament participants.)

Estimated prizes (over $7000 guaranteed)

Open Tournament Prizes
Open/Unrated
$1,000
$750
$500
Best Under 2100: $300
Best Under 1800: $250
Best Under 1500: $200
Best Under 1200: $100
Prizes distribution in sections may be altered slightly

Women’s Tournament Prizes
Open/Unrated
$1,000 +$1000 in Travel
$750
$500
Best Under 1600 $300
Best Under 1400: $250
Best Under 1200: $200
Best Under 1000: $100
Prizes distribution in sections may be altered slightly

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