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TC: G/25 + 10 sec Bronstein
The Bronstein time control in effect delays the clock 10 seconds per move
This time control does not accumulate unused time
Registration: 9:00 am - 9:45 am at the door or email (below). Preregister by email by Saturday, October 6 for a $5 discount.
Email: arcticcompass@hotmail.com Note: Preregistering helps in getting round 1 started on time.
Prizes: Prize fund based on entry fees (less rating fees and minimal expenses).
CFC membership required
Misc: Chess pieces, boards, and clocks will be provided by the KW Chess Club. Free parking is available a block away at the corner of Water St and Charles St.
30 people preregistered. With nice weather, we could get several more tomorrow. Pretty good turnout for a Quick tournament in Kitchener.
Preregistered List for KW Quick Open
Open
Victor Plotkin 2361
Michael Dougherty 2293
Michael Barron 2278
Steve Demmery 2139
Mark Plotkin 2058
Vladimir Rubanovski 2054
Adam Cormier 2051
Dan Raats 2006
Steven Sadoway 1997
Dmitry Chernik 1987
Hongyi (Tony) Li 1906
Istvan Kiss 1887
Tom McClelland 1831
John Jordan 1830
Bob Gillanders 1815
Richard Chen 1761
Peter Baxted 1758
Andrew Kaniak 1741
Mate Milinkovic 1725
Mario Piccinin 1717
Yuetong (Davy) Zhao 1677
Tyler Ensor 1634
Tim Knechtel 1625
U1600
Arhant Washimkar 1514
Wenyang Ming 1368
Peter Downie 1238
Eugene Hua 1207
Chris Cober 1188
Brian King Unrated
Nathan Andres Unrated
Last edited by Ralph Deline; Saturday, 13th October, 2012, 06:43 AM.
Reason: adding names
Apologies for the no-show. Had family show up yesterday evening, and we were so busy getting caught up that I neglected to tell you that I wouldn't be coming today. Hopefully the tournament was a success.
Apologies for the no-show. Had family show up yesterday evening, and we were so busy getting caught up that I neglected to tell you that I wouldn't be coming today. Hopefully the tournament was a success.
No problem Steven. Yes, I would consider the tournament a success. I will post the results and a few games on a new thread.
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