2024 Western Canadian Open
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Capilano University, Juniors to Masters Chess Academy, and Vancity Chess, in collaboration, will host the 2024 Western Canadian Open at CapU Lonsdale on the second floor of The Shipyards in North Vancouver, BC.
This inaugural tournament will feature 3 CFC rated sections, where the Premier section will also be FIDE rated. The 2024 Western Canadian Open will run alongside the 2024 BC Closed Championship (by invitation) and the 2024 BC Women's Open (register using this link).
Location: CapU Lonsdale, 250-125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC
Date/Time: Saturday, Oct 12 to Monday, Oct 14, 2024
Schedule and Round Times:
Sat, Oct 12: Round 1 at 10am
Sat, Oct 12: Round 2 at 3pm
Sun, Oct 13: Round 3 at 10am
Sun, Oct 13: Round 4 at 3pm
Mon, Oct 14: Round 5 at 10am
Mon, Oct 14: Round 6 at 3pm
Time Control: 90 mins + 30 secs increment
# of Rounds: 6
Sections: Open, U1600, U1000
Tournament Fee:
Early bird $105 + GST: Until Aug 12, 2024 – midnight.
Regular $120 + GST: Until Oct 9, 2024 - midnight.
- Play up fee $30 if within 200 points range.
Special Discount for CapU Students, Faculty, or Staff Members: $20 + GST
- Applies only to the first 10 CapU Students, Faculty, Staff Members who register.
- Must have established CFC or FIDE ratings; and must have valid CFC membership.
- Will only be eligible for plaque prizes for the Top CapU Student or Top CapU Faculty and Staff, i.e., will not be eligible for cash prizes.
No onsite registration.
Rated: Open (CFC and FIDE Rated), U1600 and U1000 (CFC Rated)
Byes: Two 1/2 point byes are allowed, except last round.
Prizes: $3,500 Prize fund.
Open - $800 for 1st, $500 for 2nd, $350 for 3rd, $200 for top U1800
U1600 - $500 for 1st, $300 for 2nd, $200 for 3rd, $150 for top U1200
U1000 - $300 for 1st, $200 for 2nd
Pls. read and ensure that you adhere to our Tournament Policies.
Organizers: Juniors to Masters Chess Academy, Capilano University, Vancity Chess
We reserve the right to refuse entry.
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Juniors to Masters Chess Academy Inc. is the provider of the National Training Program for Canadian Youths, as sanctioned by the Chess Federation of Canada. Juniors to Masters Chess Academy Inc. was founded by GM Gergely Szabo and Victoria Doknjas. GM Gergely Szabo has been Team Canada’s Head Coach at WYCC, WCCC, World U16 Youth Olympiad, and the Women’s Olympiad. Victoria has been Team Canada’s Head of Delegation at multiple WYCCs and NAYCCs.
Additionally, JtM In-House Masters include published chess book authors (Everyman Chess), FM Joshua Doknjas and FM John Doknjas, as well as NM Neil Doknjas, IM Nicholas Vettese, IM Adrian Musat, GM Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux, and WGM Maïli-Jade Ouellet.
For more info on Juniors to Masters online group training and special events:
https://juniorstomasters.site123.me/registration
