BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//198.72.126.225//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Chess Nova Scotia X-WR-CALDESC:Learn - Compete - Enjoy! X-FROM-URL:https://www.chessns.ca X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20271107T020000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RDATE:20270314T020000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-4778@www.chessns.ca DTSTAMP:20260710T202340Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Chris Felix\; chris.felix@chessns.ca DESCRIPTION:DAC Finals – Bracket and Results CLICK HERE\nDAC Finals – DGT L IVE CLICK HERE\nDAC Finals – Playoff DGT LIVE CLICK HERE\n \nDAC Qualifier and Emerging Players Results and Pairings CLICK HERE\nDAC Qualifier – DGT LIVE CLICK HERE\nFull Information Package CLICK HERE\nDetailed Rules CLIC K HERE\n“A festive\, fierce and fun chess tournament!”\nAttention all ches s enthusiasts\, the DAC is back!  The Faculty of Computer Science at Dalho usie University is proud to sponsor the second edition of the Dalhousie At lantic Cup (DAC)\, a chess tournament set to take place in the vibrant cit y of Halifax\, Nova Scotia.  This tournament is a celebration of the noble game of chess\, offering a platform for both seasoned and emerging player s to showcase their skills.\nThe Dalhousie Atlantic Cup is divided into tw o sections. Section A is designed for players who hold a CFC or FIDE ratin g equal to or superior to 1700\, while section B is for players with a CFC or FIDE below 1700.  With 7 rounds and a time control of 1 hour plus a 30 -second increment\, players will have in this tournament (FIDE and CFC-rat ed for Section A\, CFC-rated for Section B) the opportunity to showcase bo th their stamina and their skills.\nThe top 8 participants from section A will advance to a subsequent CFC and FIDE rated tournament held one week l ater\, where they will vie for the coveted Dalhousie Atlantic Cup! The cha mpion will win a trophy\, and the other finalists will be honored with med als\, commemorating their achievement and participation.\nBut the fun does not end there! Between the two tournaments\, participants can enjoy a var iety of events:\n\ntest their knowledge with a chess quiz for a chance to win prizes\;\nattend a musical surprise!\nteam-up with a chess buddy for s pirited games of Bughouse\, a fun and fast-paced team chess variant\;\nfor a change of pace\, join for a friendly soccer match in a nearby park fost ering camaraderie and sportsmanship among the chess community!\n\nThe Dalh ousie Atlantic Cup is more than just a tournament. It is a celebration of the rich culture of the timeless game of chess. Whether you are a titled p layer or an amateur\, we invite you to be a part of this great event. Make sure to mark your calendars! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T190000 LOCATION:Dalhousie University Studley Campus\, Macdonald Building - Univers ity Hall (3rd Floor) @ 6300 Coburg Road SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Dalhousie Atlantic Cup 2026 URL:https://www.chessns.ca/event/dalhousie-atlantic-cup-2026/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

DAC Finals – Brack et and Results CLICK HERE

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DAC Finals – DGT LIVE CLICK HERE

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DAC Finals – Playoff DGT LIVE CLICK HERE

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DAC Qualifier and Emerging Players Re sults and Pairings CLICK HERE

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DAC Qualifier – DGT LIVE CLICK HERE

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Full Information Package CLICK HERE

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Detailed Rules CLICK HERE

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“A festive\, fierce and fun ches s tournament!”

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Attention all chess enthusiasts\, the DAC is back!   The Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University is proud to spon sor the second edition of the Dalhousie Atlantic Cup (DAC)\, a chess tourn ament set to take place in the vibrant city of Halifax\, Nova Scotia.  Thi s tournament is a celebration of the noble game of chess\, offering a plat form for both seasoned and emerging players to showcase their skills.

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The Dalhousie Atlantic Cup is divided into two sections. Section A is designed for players who hold a CFC or FIDE rating equal to or superior t o 1700\, while section B is for players with a CFC or FIDE below 1700.  Wi th 7 rounds and a time control of 1 hour plus a 30-second increment\, play ers will have in this tournament (FIDE and CFC-rated for Section A\, CFC-r ated for Section B) the opportunity to showcase both their stamina and the ir skills.

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The top 8 participants from section A will advance to a subsequent CFC and FIDE rated tournament held one week later\, where they will vie for the coveted Dalhousie Atlantic Cup! The champion will win a trophy\, and the other finalists will be honored with medals\, commemorati ng their achievement and participation.

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But the fun does not end t here! Between the two tournaments\, participants can enjoy a variety of ev ents:

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The Dalhousie Atlantic Cup is more than just a tournament. It is a celebration of the rich culture of the timeless game of chess. Whether you are a titled player or an amateur\, we invite you to be a part of this great event. Make sure to mark your calendars!

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