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ARBITER: FA Heidi Gay
Dates: Starts on Friday, June 27th, 2025@6:30 pm
Location: 730 Cochrane Dr #1,Markham ( Duncan Academy , spacious place with free Wi-Fi , indoor badminton court and table tennis room)
Eligibility: CFC membership required
Rating: Sections will be determined using the highest of CFC or FIDE rating. All sections will be CFC rated. O1900 and U1900 will also be FIDE rated.
Registration: Online registration ends on June 27th at 11:00 AM. No on-site registration will be accepted.
Capacity: 150 players
Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds a move
Format: 5 Rounds Swiss
Section: O1900; U1900; U1500
Schedule:
Round 1: Friday, June 27th, 6:30 pm
Round 2: Saturday, June 28th, 10:00 am
Round 3: Saturday, June 28th, 4:00 pm
Round 4: Sunday, June 29th , 10:00 am
Round 5: Sunday, June 29th, 4:00 pm
The default forfeit time for any game is 30 min
Entry Fees: $90 before May 18th; $110 before June 1st; Regular is $130/entry. Free entry for players with a CFC regular rating over 2200 or FIDE regular rating over 2000. Players aged 60 and above with a CFC rating of 1600 or higher are also eligible for free entry. Limited to 10 spots.
Please pay the entry fee via email transfer at chess4winofficial@gmail.com
Playing up: Add $20 if playing up. A player must be within 100 points of the rating floor for the section they wish to play up in.
Byes: A maximum of two half point byes in the first 3 rounds if requested with entry; zero points byes are allowed for round 4 and 5; All bye requests must be emailed to chess4winofficial@gmail.com
Prizes:
Players who participate in both the Chess4win May Markham Open and Chess4win June Markham Open will accumulate points across the two tournaments. The Top 3 overall scorers (ties allowed; prize will be shared if tied) will share a $1,000 bonus prize pool(Players are encouraged to register for both tournaments. Free entry players are not eligible for this special prize.):
1st Place – $500
2nd Place – $300
3rd Place – $200
Tiebreak Rules: 1) Direct encounter 2) Buchholz 3) Number of games won (not including forfeits) 4) Sonneborn-Berger
Special Notes: The organizer will supply all chess pieces, chess boards, and clocks.
Cancellation Fees: A $10 processing fee will be applied for any cancellation prior to June 20th. After June 20th, no refunds will be given.
CONTACT: Any questions can be sent to: chess4winofficial@gmail.com
Registered Players: Click this link
ARBITER: FA Heidi Gay
Dates: Starts on Friday, June 27th, 2025@6:30 pm
Location: 730 Cochrane Dr #1,Markham ( Duncan Academy , spacious place with free Wi-Fi , indoor badminton court and table tennis room)
Eligibility: CFC membership required
Rating: Sections will be determined using the highest of CFC or FIDE rating. All sections will be CFC rated. O1900 and U1900 will also be FIDE rated.
Registration: Online registration ends on June 27th at 11:00 AM. No on-site registration will be accepted.
Capacity: 150 players
Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds a move
Format: 5 Rounds Swiss
Section: O1900; U1900; U1500
Schedule:
Round 1: Friday, June 27th, 6:30 pm
Round 2: Saturday, June 28th, 10:00 am
Round 3: Saturday, June 28th, 4:00 pm
Round 4: Sunday, June 29th , 10:00 am
Round 5: Sunday, June 29th, 4:00 pm
The default forfeit time for any game is 30 min
Entry Fees: $90 before May 18th; $110 before June 1st; Regular is $130/entry. Free entry for players with a CFC regular rating over 2200 or FIDE regular rating over 2000. Players aged 60 and above with a CFC rating of 1600 or higher are also eligible for free entry. Limited to 10 spots.
Please pay the entry fee via email transfer at chess4winofficial@gmail.com
Playing up: Add $20 if playing up. A player must be within 100 points of the rating floor for the section they wish to play up in.
Byes: A maximum of two half point byes in the first 3 rounds if requested with entry; zero points byes are allowed for round 4 and 5; All bye requests must be emailed to chess4winofficial@gmail.com
Prizes:
- O1900:$300-$200-$100 Plus Championship Trophy and Medals
- U1900: $250-$150 Plus Championship Trophy and Medals
- U1500: $250-$150 Plus Championship Trophy and Medals
- Prize money is split between winners in case of a tie.
Players who participate in both the Chess4win May Markham Open and Chess4win June Markham Open will accumulate points across the two tournaments. The Top 3 overall scorers (ties allowed; prize will be shared if tied) will share a $1,000 bonus prize pool(Players are encouraged to register for both tournaments. Free entry players are not eligible for this special prize.):
1st Place – $500
2nd Place – $300
3rd Place – $200
Tiebreak Rules: 1) Direct encounter 2) Buchholz 3) Number of games won (not including forfeits) 4) Sonneborn-Berger
Special Notes: The organizer will supply all chess pieces, chess boards, and clocks.
Cancellation Fees: A $10 processing fee will be applied for any cancellation prior to June 20th. After June 20th, no refunds will be given.
CONTACT: Any questions can be sent to: chess4winofficial@gmail.com
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