Astro Rapid & Blitz chess championship

When: Saturday Nov 12, 2022

Where: Jim Archdekin recreation centre,292 Conestoga Dr, Brampton, ON L6Z 3M1

Tournament Organizer

Astro Chess School

Format-Rapid

Type: 6 Round Rapid Swiss.CFC rated. CFC membership is required.

Time Control: 15min+10sec increment

Sections: Open, U-1800,U-1200

Time: 09:00 am-04:30 pm

Format-Blitz

Type:8 Round Blitz Swiss,CFC rated. CFC membership is required.

Time Control: 3min+2sec increment

Time: 05:30pm-08:30pm

Registration may close after 150 players capacity.Book Today to guarantee your spot for the tournament.

Please find the list of registered players here

Round Times

Rapid-09:30am,10:30,11:30,01:30,02:30,03:30pm

Blitz-05:30-08:30pm

Byes

Only half points for rounds 1 to 3.Only 2 byes are allowed and must be requested prior to the end of the previous round.

Registration fees

Rapid

Entry fee: $113+HST

Blitz- $44+ HST

Registration can also be done by sending an email with the following details along with E-Transfer to stemlabs.ca@gmail.com. Details Required- First and last name of player, CFC ID, Section and birth date.

Registration Ends exactly on Nov-11 Friday evening 7pm. 

Tournament Prizes

Total Prize money worth $12500. Cash Prizes: $9000 Beautiful Glass Trophies,Gift cards,Medals(worth $3500)

Total Prize money based on a minimum of 150 players.If there is less than 150 players the prize may be reduced proportionately.Sections may be combined if we didn't meet enough players.

Please see this link for the full Prize details. Unrated may not win more than $200 in U-1200, $300 in U-1800 and $400 in open category. Players with Provisional rating will be considered as unrated for this tournament. Players need to show a valid ID to be eligible for the prize including any category prize. The Latest Highest of CFC/USCF/FQE/(Fide+100 points) will be used.

CFC Membership is Required. Renew it here

Refreshment:  Water Provided. 

We provide chess boards and clocks for all the players.

If you want accomodation CFC members get up to 15% discount  at Choice Hotels. See LINK