This event is part of PAWN WISE: the 2020 Atlantic All-Age Chess Festival.
http://mcc.cdevastation.com/AAACF.pdf
I'm posting this on behalf of Chess NS.
THE 1st NOVA SCOTIA MAYFLOWER OPEN
Loyola Conference Hall
Saint Mary’s University, 923 Robie St., Halifax
Jul 31–Aug 4 2020
Featuring GM Dommaraju Gukesh
Entry Fees $90.00 by June 1 2020 Junior -- $75.00
$100.00 by July 1 (U20 on $85.00
$115.00 by July 30 2019/12/31) $100.00
$130.00 by July 31 (on-site) $110.00
Registration E-transfer to: skcashin@outlook.com
Or Cheque payable to Chess Nova Scotia–AAACF
Mail to: 208-162 Ochterloney St., Dartmouth NS B2Y 4X3
Dates July 31–August 4 2020
Format 6-Round Swiss
One Section with class prizes. Maximum of two ½ point byes for rounds 1-5 if requested prior to round 3.
Time Control 30/90 + G/45 + 30-second increment from start
Schedule July 31 On-site registration: 4:30-5:30 PM
Opening ceremony: 6:00-6:20 PM
Round 1: 6:30 PM
August 1 Round 2: 10:00 AM
Round 3: 6:00 PM
August 2 Round 4: 9:00 AM (note early start time)
Scholastic Exhibition: 1:00-4:00 PM
Evening Panel: 7:00-10:00 PM
August 3 Round 5: 10:00 AM
Round 6: 6:00 PM
August 4 Awards luncheon & closing: 11:00 AM
Prize Fund
Guaranteed
80% of entry fees
Trophies in Nova Scotia artisan woodcraft
Chess 24 memberships - $750 value
Based on 40 players Based on 60 players
First $1000 First $1400
2nd $600 2nd $750
Top Junior $400 Top Junior $550
U1800 / 1500 U2000 / 1800 / 1600 / 1400
First $300 First $300
2nd $220 2nd $135
The organizers reserve the right to determine class divisions and the value of prizes as per the number of registered players.
Corporate sponsorship is being sought.
Top prizes would be upgraded as follows:
1st prize $2500
2nd prize $1500
Top Junior $1000
Tiebreaks Tiebreaks for trophies only
Tiebreak system – TBA
Rated CFC & FIDE
TD Chris Felix --- Assistants: TBA
Equipment Provided by Chess Nova Scotia
http://mcc.cdevastation.com/AAACF.pdf
I'm posting this on behalf of Chess NS.
THE 1st NOVA SCOTIA MAYFLOWER OPEN
Loyola Conference Hall
Saint Mary’s University, 923 Robie St., Halifax
Jul 31–Aug 4 2020
Featuring GM Dommaraju Gukesh
Entry Fees $90.00 by June 1 2020 Junior -- $75.00
$100.00 by July 1 (U20 on $85.00
$115.00 by July 30 2019/12/31) $100.00
$130.00 by July 31 (on-site) $110.00
Registration E-transfer to: skcashin@outlook.com
Or Cheque payable to Chess Nova Scotia–AAACF
Mail to: 208-162 Ochterloney St., Dartmouth NS B2Y 4X3
Dates July 31–August 4 2020
Format 6-Round Swiss
One Section with class prizes. Maximum of two ½ point byes for rounds 1-5 if requested prior to round 3.
Time Control 30/90 + G/45 + 30-second increment from start
Schedule July 31 On-site registration: 4:30-5:30 PM
Opening ceremony: 6:00-6:20 PM
Round 1: 6:30 PM
August 1 Round 2: 10:00 AM
Round 3: 6:00 PM
August 2 Round 4: 9:00 AM (note early start time)
Scholastic Exhibition: 1:00-4:00 PM
Evening Panel: 7:00-10:00 PM
August 3 Round 5: 10:00 AM
Round 6: 6:00 PM
August 4 Awards luncheon & closing: 11:00 AM
Prize Fund
Guaranteed
80% of entry fees
Trophies in Nova Scotia artisan woodcraft
Chess 24 memberships - $750 value
Based on 40 players Based on 60 players
First $1000 First $1400
2nd $600 2nd $750
Top Junior $400 Top Junior $550
U1800 / 1500 U2000 / 1800 / 1600 / 1400
First $300 First $300
2nd $220 2nd $135
The organizers reserve the right to determine class divisions and the value of prizes as per the number of registered players.
Corporate sponsorship is being sought.
Top prizes would be upgraded as follows:
1st prize $2500
2nd prize $1500
Top Junior $1000
Tiebreaks Tiebreaks for trophies only
Tiebreak system – TBA
Rated CFC & FIDE
TD Chris Felix --- Assistants: TBA
Equipment Provided by Chess Nova Scotia