2020 Nova Scotia Mayflower Open (Halifax) July 31-Aug 4

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  • 2020 Nova Scotia Mayflower Open (Halifax) July 31-Aug 4

    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


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