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2020 Canadian Closed & Easter Sectionals & Womens Zonal: same place confirmed!
Aris, a very nice-looking event! Last year I assisted you in running it, and that was successful all round. This year I am considering playing! Just wondering about byes: I do have other things to do that weekend, so if I were to request byes in rounds 2, 4 and 6, would that get me half-point byes for each, or would some be zero-point byes?
Hello again, another quick note to confirm we're returning to the Four Points by Sheraton in Kingston, for 2020 Kingston Easter Chess, over these dates:
Holy (Maundy) Thursday through Easter Monday
in 2020, those actual dates are April 9th-13th
The sections will be:
- Canada Women Zonal
- Canadian Closed (>=2200)
- U2200
- U1900
- U1600
Pre-registrations are opening tonight for players from last year's (2019) Kingston Easter Chess.
(last year's players, check your email, super-discounts)
Regular full registrations should be opening within days, and posted about here and elsewheres.
Hey Aris
really hoping I can make it up to play this year (or next year I guess) I haven't played a bigger event in almost 2 years now so if I can make it up from Sudbury I certainly will.
all the best with preparations.
Henry
Then I guess you don't know me well lol, I drive wherever possible, and hopefully Banff this year!
I'm hoping another player in the Prairies needs a ride, and so would then reduce my lodging costs.
(open to other ideas too - email me at arismarghetis at rogers dot com)
I did it by train some 40 years ago. Could get off my ass and walk up and down, meet people. If driving for three days, you might need to arrive a day early to recover from the driving; Book a massage or visit the hot springs.
Aris, thanks for organising again. Last year it was a 1st class event, well organized and well directed, with excellent playing conditions and very strong competition.. I am not sure if I will be able to play, but I enjoyed last year. Good luck
Thanks Ian! I'm also still trying to figure how to get myself to the Banff Open!
Aris, thanks for organising again. Last year it was a 1st class event, well organized and well directed, with excellent playing conditions and very strong competition.. I am not sure if I will be able to play, but I enjoyed last year. Good luck
Got my 2020 organizer a week ago......your dates are now in with the "MAYBE" tag.
But I have to say that the conflict with family time for me personally is a big hurdle.......but we'll keep an eye on developments, and I'll have it there to check on.
Good luck with it in 2020, even if I don't manage it.
Bob A
Thanks Bob, as we get closer, "maybe" we'll move you to your "HECK YEAH" tag!
Got my 2020 organizer a week ago......your dates are now in with the "MAYBE" tag.
But I have to say that the conflict with family time for me personally is a big hurdle.......but we'll keep an eye on developments, and I'll have it there to check on.
Good luck with it in 2020, even if I don't manage it.
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