Ottawa Grand Prix I

The most exciting chess event of the year is back in Ottawa! There will be 3 Grand Prix tournaments this throughout the 2024 season:
January 27 - March 23 - May 11

Hosted by Ottawa Chess Knights: https://ottawachess.wixsite.com/ottawa-chess-knights
In Collaboration with Chess’N Math Association

Free Snacks and drinks sponsored by Barrhaven Loblaws
Participation Prizes for every player and random draws for free chess sets!!!

Players who earn the most points during the 3 tournaments will be eligible for the regular prizes. All players who score more than 7.5 points and did not win one of the regular prizes will share 500$. (All prizes are in the form of gift certificates redeemable at Strategy Games)

Category U8 U10 U12 U14 U18
1st 150$ 150$ 150$ 150$ 150$
2nd 100$ 100$ 100$ 100$ 100$
3rd 50$ 50$ 50$ 50$ 50$

Age Categories: (As of January 1, 2024)
● Born after Jan 1, 2017 - U8
● Born after Jan 1, 2015 - U10
● Born after Jan 1, 2013 - U12
● Born after Jan 1, 2011 - U14
● Born after Jan 1, 2007 - U18

Date: January 27, 2024 (Check in between 12:30 - 1PM)
Location: Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School Cafeteria, 149 Berrigan Dr, Nepean, ON K2J 5C6

Type: Regular Swiss, CMA rated, medals for top 3 in each category

Rounds: 5

Times: 1PM, 1:40PM, 2:20PM, 3PM, 3:40PM, 4:20PM (Award Ceremony and Random Draws)

Time Control: 15 min + 5 sec

Prizes: based on entries and by rating group

Byes: A bye for any round can be requested before the day of the tournament (Jan 27)

Entry Fee: $30

Registration: Scan QR code or click on link ( OntarioQualifier ) and submit form and send Interac e-transfer to ottawachessknights@gmail.com
**No Onsite Registration, must send an e-transfer on Jan 26 before 10PM**

Organizer/Tournament Director: Mike Sun (ottawachessknights@gmail.com)