Varennes International Chess Open Championship October 6-8, 2017

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  • Varennes International Chess Open Championship October 6-8, 2017

    Hello

    I would like to invite all chess players from across the country to participate in the Open Chess Championship in Varennes.

    Actually several GM have confirmed their participation.

    Canada: GM Anton Kovalyov 2643
    Canada: GM Alexander Le Siège 2525
    USA: GM Aleksandr Lenderman 2578
    Cuba: GM Vera Reinaldo 2439
    Cuba: GM Luis Perez Rodríguez 2363
    Canada: GM Bator Sambuev 2547
    USA: GM Elshan Moradiabadi 2550
    USA: WGM Sabina Foisor 2331 United States women Champion 2017
    Cuba: IM Oscar Perez 2308

    Prize Fund: $ 16,000 Guaranteed

    All sections are CFC-rated

    The Open section is rated FIDE-FQE-CFC. The other section is rated FQE-CFC-CMA

    Tournament Director: Michel Roy 514-703-4369 Arbiter: Alexandre Ber 514-581-5043
    Website: www.echecsvarennes.ca Email: echecsvarennes@gmail.com
    Varennes Chess Club: CP # 16, 175 Sainte-Anne Street, Varennes, QC J3X 1T5

    Venue: Le Carrefour High School, in Varennes
    123 chemin du Petit-Bois, Varennes (QC) J3X 1P7 Corner with Road 132, near the

    Public Transport (bus line 700)

    It is possible to go to Varennes by bus (700) from Longueil metro station.
    Return is also possible, with a flexible schedule.
    The closest stop is at the corner 132 / la Gabelle, in front of the IGA, 5 min from the venue.
    You can find the detailed schedule of line 700 here:

    *http://www.amt.qc.ca/fr/planifier-tr...SV/700/0/70000

    Carpool: For those interested in carpooling, give your name (in advance) to the Quebec Chess Federation, and they will match you with others. Contact: 514 252-3034 info@fqechecs.qc.ca
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    Accomodation: Hotel WelcomINNS, 15min from venue
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    1195 rue Ampère, Boucherville, Qc J4B 7M6 Phone: 1-800-779-2659 / 450-449-1011 Fax: 450-449-1799
    Website: www.hotelwelcominns.com Email: agauthier@hotelwelcominns.com

    The hotel offers a nightly rate of $ 107 CAD. You need to mention "Varennes Chess Tournament". After September 6th, contact Andréa Gauthier for reservations. 20 rooms will be available for chess players until September 6th.

    Hot / cold buffet on site. Indoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna, small gym. Free high-speed internet. Near Highway 20 (exit 92), on the Montreal South Shore, close to the Lafontaine tunnel. Take Highway 20 towards Montreal, then take the 132 East towards Varennes (exit 90)
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