Alberta Chess Association
2010 Edmonton International Qualifier/Fundraiser

June 5-6
Edmonton Chess Club, 10840 124 st, NW T6R-3A2 Phone: 780-424-0283

This annual event is used as a fund-raiser for the prestigious 5th Edmonton International event which will take place; July 28-August 2nd, 2010.  This year's Edmonton International will be a 10 player Round-Robin and will offer IM norm opportunities.
The tournament winner will be eligible for a spot at the 5th Edmonton International.

Your participation will help chess in Edmonton as 50% of entries will go towards the organization of the 5th Edmonton International.

Tournament Director: Vlad Rekhson  780-266-1216, email vrekhson@yahoo.ca

5 Round Swiss, CFC & FIDE rated

CFC membership is required and available at the door for $41 adults, $27 juniors

Entry fee: $30 until Thursday, June 3rd.  $35 afterwards.  $5 discount for juniors 18 and under.
Pre-registration is non-refundable.


Registration: 9:00-9:45 AM Saturday, June 5

Round times: Saturday, 10 am, ~2 pm, ~6 pm. Sunday, 10 am, ~2 pm

Time controls: G/90 + 30 seconds

Byes: Up to two half point byes are available for rounds 1-4 if announced before the start.

Prize fund: 50% of entries.  Some class prizes are expected.

Tie-Break: The cash prizes will be divided.  The qualifying spot will be determined by normal ACA tie-breaking system which is available here: http://www.albertachess.org/Alberta_Championship.html

Default late time is 60 minutes.

Final Standings
This is a Road Warrior event!