5th Annual Grand Pacific Open Victoria BC April 22-25 2011

[Brian Raymer]

The Grand Pacific Open is BC's largest chess event and this will be it's 5th annual! The main event is a 6 round FIDE and CFC rated Swiss with $4000 in prizes. There are also a number of side events which are free if you play in the main event and include a Scholastic tournament, an active tournament, Midnight Blitz with $100 in prizes, and a Bughouse tournament to finish off the weekend.

$99 room rate at the 5 Star Hotel Grand Pacific located on the inner harbour in Victoria

Join the Grand Pacific Open on Facebook Keep up to date with special offers, travel tips and more on the GPO Facebook page

Great Groupon deal today at the Canoe Brew Pub in Victoria http://www.groupon.com/r/uu10458403 50% off Great food and outdoor patio

[Brian Raymer]

www.grandpacificopen.com for details and a list of who is already signed up

March 15 is the cutoff for early registration. All paid registered players will entered into a draw for a certificate worth $20 at the Bard and Banker Scottish Brew Pub in downtown Victoria. There will be 2 draws. One on Feb 15 and one on March 15. Register and pay early for the best chance to win.

The Bard and Banker and the Downtown Victoria Business Association are sponsors for the 5th Annual Grand Pacific Open.

www.bardandbanker.com

http://www.downtownvictoria.ca/