Special Announcements
Watch this space for special chess events in the Ottawa area
Eastern Ontario Open is scheduled for May 30th & June 1st 2008!
LOCATION: RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
SCHEDULE:
Round 1: Friday May 30th @ 7pm
Round 2: Saturday May 31st @ 1pm
Round 3: Saturday May 31st @ 6pm
Round 4: Sunday June 1st @ 9am
Round 5: Sunday June 1st @ 2pm
REQUESTED BYES: up to 2 half-point byes within the first 3 rounds
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such byes must be requested before previous round
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byes for Round 1 must be requested when registering
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all other requested byes will be counted as zero-point
ACCOMODATIONS:
lodging with breakfast, at nearby Carleton University:
http://www.carleton.ca/housing/tourandconf/guests/documents/ReservationForm.doc
TIME CONTROLS:
90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move
(if no digital clock, then analog equivalent is 2 hours)
SECTIONS: by CFC Regular rating (based on expected registrations)
Section A: >= 2000 first place >= $500
Section B: 1999 to 1600 first place >= $300
Section C: 1599 to UNR first place >= $200
REGISTRATION:
Organizer/TD: Aris Marghetis arismarghetis@rogers.com
email: registration completed when payment received
(unpaid registrations not paired, no onsite email)
mail: cheque to NNOCC, Box-11021, Station-H, Ottawa, K2H-7T8
(please include email address for registration confirmation)
RA club: Thursday evenings after 7pm, cash to Aris Marghetis
onsite: at least 1 hour before next round, cash to Aris Marghetis
ENTRY FEES: free entry for IMs & GMs (contact Organizer/TD re local transportation)
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the minimum entry fee is $25 for Amateur (ineligible for cash prizes)
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add $25 to be eligible for cash prizes (deduct $5 if RA club member)
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add $10 to play higher section than rating (>=1400 & >=14 years old)
OTHER INFO: paper boards provided: please bring sets & clocks (some for rent)
Ottawa Chess-in-the Street 2008!
Chess-in-the-Street is an outdoor chess event that takes the game of chess from the parlour to the street. Chess-in-the-Street will have numerous activities appealing to everyone: from kids to adults and from those who have never played before to the seasoned tournament player. With each game you play, your name will be entered in a draw for prizes. Chess-in-the-Street will also have GIANTCHESS!, a giant-sized chess board on the street. There will be a Simultaneous Chess Competition in the afternoon each day, featuring a Chessmaster who will battle 15 simultaneous chess opponents. June 14th, 15th, 2008, 10 am through 4 pm Richmond Road & Roosevelt Avenue.
Complete event details can be found here
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