Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: 2016 Aurora Fall Open

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Posts
    1,744

    Default 2016 Aurora Fall Open

    The tournament website at http://www.aucc.club/aucc-2016-fall-open/
    with a registration form and preregistered players.

    What: CFC/FIDE Rated Chess Tournament
    When: October 1-2, 2016
    Where: The Royal Canadian Legion 89 Industrial Parkway North, Aurora, Ontario L4G 4C4

    Format: 5 Round Swiss. FIDE/CFC rated. CFC membership is required.
    Sections: Open (FIDE rated), U2000*, U1600, U1300.
    Round Times: Saturday 9:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 6:30 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM, 2:30 PM.
    Time Control: G/90 min + 30 sec/move.
    Half Point Byes: Two byes may be requested in advance for Rounds 1-4.

    Chief Arbiter: Graeme Knight.
    Entry fee: $65 for pre-registered before end of day, Thursday, September 29th.
    IM/GM: Free entry.

    Late fee: $20. Walk-in registrations will be paired from Round 2 onward.
    To play up: $20 play-up fee if current rating is within 100 points of rating floor.
    Fees include the HST.

    Prizes: $2000+ (based on entries).

    Pre-Registration: Please register with the form a t http://www.aucc.club/aucc-2016-fall-open/!
    Registration cut-off: Please make sure you have checked yourself in ON-SITE and paid entry fees before 9:00 AM on Saturday to guarantee a pairing for Round 1.

    NEW** Once again the Royal Canadian Legion will be offering lunch both days and dinner on Saturday. The menu includes goulash, chili, pizza and sandwiches. All very good and very reasonably priced.

    Coffee and water provided. Chess sets and clocks are provided for play.
    Free parking. Great facilities and restaurants within walking distance.
    .*-1

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Charlottetown, PE
    Posts
    2,158
    Blog Entries
    11

    Default

    Why is this called a Rapid Chess Tournament ?

    I thought Rapid Chess (FIDE) was like 15-30 minutes. The CFC has no rapid chess definition, but still.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Posts
    1,744

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Fred McKim View Post
    Why is this called a Rapid Chess Tournament ?

    I thought Rapid Chess (FIDE) was like 15-30 minutes. The CFC has no rapid chess definition, but still.
    I don't see "Rapid" in my text.
    Though I see "CFC/FIDE RATED chess tournament"
    .*-1

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Charlottetown, PE
    Posts
    2,158
    Blog Entries
    11

    Default

    Ha. Ha. Sorry. All posts are good

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •