Alberta Chess Association




2011 Alberta Open Championship
October 8-10
Edmonton Chess Club,
Final Standings
Tournament Director: Rick Pedersen rpedersen@interbaun.com
CFC & FIDE rated. CFC membership is required and can be purchased at site. Your CFC membership must be paid prior to round 1.
Minimum Guaranteed Prize Fund $1,000
$400 first place guarantee.
Projected Prize Fund (based on 48 entries) $1,600
The winner (if an Albertan) qualifies to the 2012 Alberta Closed
All registration fees go into prizes except $5 a person to the Alberta Chess Association.
There will be a junior prize if six or more juniors play (20 years old and younger).
Format: 6 round Swiss.
Time Control: 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, then an extra 30 minutes for the game, with a 30-second increment from move 1.
Round Times: Saturday & Sunday 10 am & 4 pm, Monday 9 am & 3 pm or ASAP. Byes: A maximum of 3 half point byes available in the first 4 rounds. All byes must be registered before the start of round 1.
Entry Fee: Free entry to GMs & IMs. All others pay $35 if received by Oct.1. $40 after Oct. 1. Advanced entries can be paid to Rick Pedersen at the Edmonton club or Vlad Rekhson at the Calgary club, or mail a cheque payable to the Edmonton Chess Club.
Mail entries to:
Edmonton Chess Club,
#204, 10840 124st.,
Edmonton, AB
T5M OH3
Mail entries should include your full name, address, E-mail address and phone number. Cash only after Oct. 1.
Advanced entries will be posted on our website.
Space is limited to 58 players so sign up early.
Onsite registration (if space is still available) on Saturday, October 8th from 9 am to 9:45 am.
ACA General Meeting: The ACA Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday, October 9th at 2:30 pm in the skittles room of the Edmonton Chess Club.
Accommodation: Glenora Bed and Breakfast (closest hotel to the tournament site).
Phone: 1 (877) 453-6672
When you call ask for the 10% chess discount.
This is a Road Warrior event Sponsored by the Alberta Chess Association


