Grand Pacific Open in Victoria April 2-5 More new players today

[Brian Raymer]

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3 new players today from Portland Oregon
Radu Roua FIDE 2224 Alexandra Botez WCM FIDE 1930 Andrea Botez CFC 533


www.grandpacificopen.com Online and mail in registration available.

* Now is the time to book your room if you have not already done so
* Book your flight
* Book your ferry
* Tell your friends about the Grand Pacific Open
* And start preparing for the best GPO yet


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New at the GPO this year.

Side events are free for Grand Pacific Open players.

Otherwise, a $10 pass pays the entry for all the side events.

There will be a Victoria Chess Challenge (open to K-12 students from BC and out of province and out of country) on Friday April 2 starting at 12 noon. This event is a qualifier for the BC Chess Challenge to be held April 10 in Richmond BC (BC residents only).

An active tournament will run at the same time (open to all ages).

The Midnight Blitz is back this year with a $100 prize fund. Starts at 10 or asap Saturday evening and ends 1130pm

A Bughouse tournament will start at 2 pm on April 5 immediately after the last round of the Grand Pacific Open.

We hope you can make it to the 2010 Grand Pacific Open. See you in Victoria.

Brian Raymer on behalf of the Grand Pacific Open Organizing Committee

A limited number of rooms at the Hotel Grand Pacific are available at $99/night. Book now to avoid dissapointment. Quote: Chess2010

Toll Free: 1-800-663-7550 Phone: 250-386-0450 Email: reserve@hotelgrandpacific.com

https://www.hotelgrandpacific.com

[Brian Raymer]

more players today

Howard Wu paid and registered today. And at least 3 players from Alberta and 2 more from Oregon are expected to sign up soon. www.grandpacificopen.com

There are some great sales on flights right now. Book your direct non stop flight from Toronto and other cities today. We are just 5 hours from YYZ.

Enjoy an escape from winter on an island in the Pacific. Early April is the peak for Tulips and Cherry blossoms. Sunshine and temperatures in the teens are expected. Enjoy a walk to the ocean between rounds.

Early registration cut off is February 28. Mail in your registration form or register on line today.

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Some great photos and a video posted there now.

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[Lucas Davies]

Re: Grand Pacific Open in Victoria April 2-5 More new players today

Lucas will likely play in this. If someone sets it up and gets some sponsors, I'll chessbox them for money. Been training a while, and I'm ready. Bring it on. -_-;

[Brian Raymer]

Player list updated

https://www.grandpacificopen.com

28 players from 3 provinces and 2 states so far.

http://grandpacificopen.pbworks.com/List-of-pre-registered-players

If you plan on staying at the Hotel Grand Pacific please book your room now.
There are still rooms available at $99 chess rate
Details www.grandpacificopen.com

[Brian Raymer]

Re: Grand Pacific Open in Victoria April 2-5 More new players today

32 players now signed up. See who is playing http://grandpacificopen.pbworks.com/...stered-players

Please print a few flyers and post at your local club and tournaments you attend. link to flyer http://grandpacificopen.pbworks.com/f/GPO2010flyer.pdf

[Brian Raymer]

36 players now signed up

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[Brian Raymer]

40 days 40 players Grand Pacific Open Victoria BC Canada April 2-5

www.grandpacificopen.com There are now 40 players pre registered. Early registration ends Sunday Feb 28 at midnight. Register and pay online or drop your cheque in the mail now to get the discounted entry.

The Grand Pacific Open is just 40 days away. The GPO is the largest open chess tournament in British Columbia. The event is FIDE rated and has a guaranteed prize fund of $4000.

Rooms are available at the 5 Star Hotel Grand Pacific at a rate of $99 (book early to avoid disappointment). The Vancouver Island Ballroom at the Hotel Grand Pacific is the playing site for the GPO. Enjoy a long weekend in Victoria. www.grandpacificopen.com www.hotelgrandpacific.com

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