Langley Open 2013, Aug 31 to Sep 2, 6-round Open Swiss

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  • Langley Open 2013, Aug 31 to Sep 2, 6-round Open Swiss

    TOURNAMENT DETAILS

    Location: Brookswood Senior Centre, 19899-36 Ave, Langley, BC

    Dates: August 31 to September 2, 2013 (Labour Day Weekend)

    Details: Open, Swiss format. 6 Rounds. CFC rated. Time control of 90 minutes each, with 30 second increment.

    Equipment: Please bring a board, set, and clock!

    Round Times:
    Round 1 – Saturday, Aug 31, 10:00am
    Round 2 – Saturday, Aug 31, 4:00pm
    Round 3 – Sunday, September 1, 10:00am
    Round 4 – Sunday, September 1, 4:00pm
    Round 5 – Monday, September 2, 9:00am
    Round 6 – Monday, September 2, 2:00pm

    Tournament Director: Brian Davidson

    ENTRY FEE

    $60 until Aug 15. $70 after Aug 15 up to registration.
    Family Rate: Parent Pays Full Rate, Children Pay Just $15 each
    Free Entry for Players Rated 2300 or above.

    PRIZES

    Minimum Prize Fund is being guaranteed at $2000, with generous prizes for Best Under 2000 rated player, Best Under 1700 rated player and biggest upset! All levels welcome! Please contact us if you wish to be a sponsor.

    REGISTRATION

    By Mail

    If you want to send a cheque to pay in advance, please note the deadlines for early bird registration under “ENTRY FEE”. Cheques should be mailed (payable to The Langley Chess Club, c/o Hugh Long) to: 23810 – 52 Ave, Langley, BC V2Z 2P3.

    On Site

    You can register on site prior to Round 1, Saturday, August 31, 9:15 am to 9:50 am.

    Online

    Register today using your credit card or PayPal:
    http://langleychess.com/events/langley-open/


    MORE DETAILS

    CFC rated. Half-point byes may be requested for all but the last round. Byes for the last round will be zero points. Please bring sets, boards and clocks.

    This tournament (the 8th Annual Langley Open) is a qualifier for the BC Closed Championships. The winner of the Langley Open will qualify, and in the event of a tie, there will be no playoff. Instead, the winner will be deemed to be the person with the highest cumulative score

    PARKING

    Free parking in the lot for the building, and on surrounding streets.

    CONTACT

    For any questions regarding this tournament, please use the contact details below:

    Tournament Promoter Andrew Hoyer info@langleychess.com
    Club President Hugh Long hughraine@telus.net or 604-530-4693
    Tournament Director Brian Davidson sixbeer_shakespeare@msn.com

    ACCOMMODATION

    The Langley Chess Club has negotiated group rates for the Chess tournament at the following hotels. Please mention the “Langley Open Chess Tournament”.

    Cascades Casino Resort. 20393 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC. Phone 604-530-1500. $89 per night, per room including continental breakfast.
    Best Western Country Meadows, 3070 – 264th Street, Aldergrove, phone 604-856-9880. $99 per night, per room including buffet breakfast.
    Ramada Inn, Langley. 19225 Highway 10, Langley. Phone 604-576-8388. $114 per night, per room including continental breakfast.

    TOURNAMENT TRAILER

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=lJxCs_JlnIY

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    Re: Langley Open 2013, Aug 31 to Sep 2, 6-round Open Swiss

    Only 5 weeks until this tournament begins! For those registering, be sure to do so by the Aug 15 early bird deadline!

    http://langleychess.com/events/langley-open/

    There is a list of registered players on the website, which will be updated frequently.

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    • #3
      Re: Langley Open 2013, Aug 31 to Sep 2, 6-round Open Swiss

      Three days left to get early bird entry fee to the Langley Open! If you're going to be there, sign up soon!

      http://langleychess.com/events/langley-open/

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        Re: Langley Open 2013, Aug 31 to Sep 2, 6-round Open Swiss

        There are 43 players on the registration list so far. 17 away from last year's record of 60. Plan to be there!

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        • #5
          Re: Langley Open 2013, Aug 31 to Sep 2, 6-round Open Swiss

          Full results of this tournament here:

          http://langleychess.com/events/open-results/

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