Kindly note the revisions to the 2015 Zonal Championship. The summer schedule has necessitated some small changes.
Dates: July 10 – 16, 2015
Venue: Peter Clark Hall, Guelph University Centre
Format: 9 Round Swiss
Eligibility:
All players must meet the requirements of Article 507 in the CFC Handbook, and be eligible to compete for Canada in the World Chess Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, September 10 – October 4, 2015. Exceptions are subject to approval by the CFC Executive.
Players with a CFC, FQE or FIDE rating over 2100 as per the first updated lists of May 2015 for the CFC, FQE and FIDE.
Provincial Association and Territorial nominees, with a minimum rating of 2000.
FIDE titled FM, WIM or higher
Canadian Junior Champion and Canadian Women’s Champion
Schedule: (Exact times tentative)
Players meeting: Thursday, July 9, 7pm University Centre
Round 1, 2: Friday July 10, 10am, 4pm
Round 3, 4: Saturday, July 11, 10am, 4pm
Round 5: Sunday, July 12 2pm
Round 6: Monday, July 13 2pm
Round 7: Tuesday, July 14 2pm
Round 8: Wednesday, July 15 2pm
Round 9: Thursday, July 16 12:00 noon
Time Control: 30/90, G/40+ 30 seconds from move one.
Tie Breaks:
In the event of equal scores after 9 rounds, the following tie break methods shall be used in the order listed:
Direct Encounter
Most Blacks
Median Buccholz
Sum of progressive scores
Entry Fees:
$250 per player. Free entry to GMs and IMs.
Accommodations
Special rate of $93.99 per night includes full hot breakfast at Best Western Royal Brock Hotel, 716 Gordon Street (across the road from University). Free accommodation and meal allowance based on double occupancy for defending champion, vice champion and GMs.
Prizes: Cash Prize Fund and travel prize to World Cup based on paid entries.
Dates: July 10 – 16, 2015
Venue: Peter Clark Hall, Guelph University Centre
Format: 9 Round Swiss
Eligibility:
All players must meet the requirements of Article 507 in the CFC Handbook, and be eligible to compete for Canada in the World Chess Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, September 10 – October 4, 2015. Exceptions are subject to approval by the CFC Executive.
Players with a CFC, FQE or FIDE rating over 2100 as per the first updated lists of May 2015 for the CFC, FQE and FIDE.
Provincial Association and Territorial nominees, with a minimum rating of 2000.
FIDE titled FM, WIM or higher
Canadian Junior Champion and Canadian Women’s Champion
Schedule: (Exact times tentative)
Players meeting: Thursday, July 9, 7pm University Centre
Round 1, 2: Friday July 10, 10am, 4pm
Round 3, 4: Saturday, July 11, 10am, 4pm
Round 5: Sunday, July 12 2pm
Round 6: Monday, July 13 2pm
Round 7: Tuesday, July 14 2pm
Round 8: Wednesday, July 15 2pm
Round 9: Thursday, July 16 12:00 noon
Time Control: 30/90, G/40+ 30 seconds from move one.
Tie Breaks:
In the event of equal scores after 9 rounds, the following tie break methods shall be used in the order listed:
Direct Encounter
Most Blacks
Median Buccholz
Sum of progressive scores
Entry Fees:
$250 per player. Free entry to GMs and IMs.
Accommodations
Special rate of $93.99 per night includes full hot breakfast at Best Western Royal Brock Hotel, 716 Gordon Street (across the road from University). Free accommodation and meal allowance based on double occupancy for defending champion, vice champion and GMs.
Prizes: Cash Prize Fund and travel prize to World Cup based on paid entries.
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