2017 Aurora Spring Open

[Egidijus Zeromskis]

Re: 2017 Aurora Spring Open

Pictures were uploaded to Google Photos (no account needed) - https://goo.gl/photos/Fj5TrsfGvj8abgYQ8

The PGN game files for Open and U2000 section were uploaded to the website http://www.aucc.club/aurora-weekend-...ra-spring-open . Some games are not 100% complete - too hard to read some handwriting.
Several games can be played using the installed viewer.

[Egidijus Zeromskis]

Re: 2017 Aurora Spring Open

Pictures at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=6e7baf8a87
(in public, but requires a facebook account)

[Egidijus Zeromskis]

Re: 2017 Aurora Spring Open

Tournament is over. Results at http://chess-results.com/fed.aspx?lan=1&fed=CAN

Over the week I'll process photos and scoresheets of Open and U2000 sections.

Those who are interested in rating changes will need to wait till Wednesday or Thursday. (FIDE will take even longer)

Next Aurora Open in July 29-30.

[Egidijus Zeromskis]

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Round 4 pairing links at http://www.aucc.club

[Egidijus Zeromskis]

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We have an opportunity to post results online.

Look for them at http://chess-results.com/fed.aspx?lan=1&fed=CAN

[Egidijus Zeromskis]

Re: 2017 Aurora Spring Open

The tournament started with ~100 players. The sections were uploaded to chess-results. Though, results and other round pairings will be posted late night.

[Egidijus Zeromskis]

Re: 2017 Aurora Spring Open

We got 100 players willing to come tomorrow and enjoy two days of chess. The list is now going through corrections and ready for Swiss-Manager. We should have results at chess-results.com (when links will be available I'll post them)

Legions menu:

Saturday lunch - soup & sandwich between 12-2 pm
Saturday dinner - spaghetti & meatballs between 4-6
Sunday lunch - chicken fingers between 12-2

[Egidijus Zeromskis]

Re: 2017 Aurora Spring Open

The list was updated with new ratings and new players - 95 at this moment. http://www.aucc.club/aurora-weekend-...ra-spring-open

The Legion will offer again meals on both days.

[Egidijus Zeromskis]

Re: 2017 Aurora Spring Open

The list increased by 5 more players to 90.
http://www.aucc.club/aurora-weekend-...ra-spring-open

[Egidijus Zeromskis]

Re: 2017 Aurora Spring Open

85 players and counting - http://www.aucc.club/aurora-weekend-...a-spring-open/

Tomorrow is a pre-registration deadline to avoid late fees and get round one game.

[Denis Gauthier]

Re: 2017 Aurora Spring Open

There's still no open section. Call it Premier Section.

[Egidijus Zeromskis]

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The tournament is THIS weekend. Please register in advance (Thursday, March 30) to avoid late fees (20$) and be paired for round 1.

73 players.

There is enough players for the U2000 section be FIDE rated too.


Details, registration and payment forms at http://www.aucc.club/aurora-weekend-...ra-spring-open

[Hugh Brodie]

Re: 2017 Aurora Spring Open

"Women's Open" means restricted to women - but any woman is eligible to try to enter - just like "Junior Open" is open to any junior (and only juniors). "Open" (without any other modifier) means anyone of either sex and any age is eligible. You could call a masters and up Open chess event "xxxx 2200+ Open" which would show the restriction, but that it is open to any master (but not allowing under 2200's).

[Brad Thomson]

Re: 2017 Aurora Spring Open

Are there any other sports that have restrictive events referred to as "Opens"?

United States "Women's Open" Golf Championship, Canada, and how many other countries? And how many other sports?

[Hugh Brodie]

Re: 2017 Aurora Spring Open

Fred wrote:

tennis, U.S. and Wimbledon "Opens", think golf, U.S. and British "Opens"

The US golf and Tennis "Opens" are truly open - any one can try to qualify. The Open chess events that Denis is referring to have restrictions. Are there any other sports that have restrictive events referred to as "Opens"?