Calendar

When the tournament begins you can view the games in progress by going to the following link for DGT Live: LINK.

Tournament results

*** All 64 available tournament entry spots have been filled. Registration is now closed.

Please read and follow all of the instructions below.

Tournament health protocols:
Masks are generally recommended. Note that a player who arrives at the tournament with a cough or cold and flu-like symptoms may be declined entry. A player may be asked to withdraw if such symptoms appear during the event. The arbiter will rule in such cases.

Registration process: 

1. Send an email message to Ken Cashin skcashin@outlook.com to tell him that you intend to play. This must be done before 6 p.m., Tuesday February 18th. Also provide your age and your chess rating, if you have one. This is the “pre-registration” step.
2. Purchase or renew your Chess Federation of Canada membership. You can do that online, here. Or, you could pay Ken Cashin for it onsite on the first day of the tournament. If you will be paying Ken Cashin onsite for the CFC membership, please email him the registrant’s date of birth and home town.

   *** Payment method onsite for CFC membership is cash only ***

3. Check in at the registration desk before 5 p.m. on Friday February 21st and pay the tournament entry fee (see fees below). This you pay to Ken Cashin onsite at the tournament.

   *** Payment method for tournament entry fee is cash only ***

*** All players MUST physically check in at the reg desk well in advance of — ONE HOUR BEFORE — the start of the first round in order to be paired for the first round. This is so that Ken knows they are on site and able to play and that he has time to do the pairings and start the first round on time, for everyone’s benefit. Please follow the rules. 

Note: If you expect to be late on the Friday of the tournament, then between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. you MUST contact Ken by email (skcashin@outlook.com) or cell phone or text (902 478-2359) to let him know. In this case, you must show up on site by 5:30 p.m. in order to be paired.

Also, if you withdraw from the tournament you must let Ken know.

Date: February 21-23, 2025

Location: Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, N.S., MARGARET NORRIE MCCAIN CENTRE, rooms 105 and 106.

See building # 1 on campus map here.

Arbiter: Roger Langen

Type: Five round Swiss.

Registration/Check-in: Friday, February 21st, onsite, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Rounds:
Rd 1: Friday, February 21st, 6 p.m.
Rd 2: Saturday, February 22nd, 10 a.m.
Rd 3: Saturday, February 22nd, 4:30 p.m.
Rd 4: Sunday, February 23rd, 9 a.m.
Rd 5: Sunday, February 23rd, 3:30 p.m.

Prizes: Cash prizes will be awarded, based on the number of entrants. The tournament winner’s name will be engraved on the Bluenose trophy. (In the case of a tie for first place, the name engraved on the trophy will be decided by tiebreak).

Time control: Game in 2 hours, with 30-second increments starting at move one. Note: if numbers warrant, the tournament will be run as a sectional; i.e., in two or more sections, determined by the ratings of the players.

Tournament Entry Fee:

Adults (age 18 and over): $50

Seniors (age 65 and over): $40

Juniors (under age 18): $40

Byes: Up to two (2) half-point byes are available, but must be requested to the tournament director before the tournament begins, i.e., either before or at the time of registration.

Forfeits: Players are required to play all five rounds unless they have declared byes beforehand, as indicated above. Unless they have declared a bye for a particular round, players who do not show up for a game will be forfeited for that game, i.e., they will earn a score of zero for the game and their opponent will earn a score of one point for the game. Players who do not show up for their games will be automatically withdrawn from the tournament.

Also, a player is expected to show up on time for the start of the round, as a courtesy to their opponent. If a player does not show up within an hour after a game starts, the player will be forfeited for that round, i.e., they will earn a score of zero for the game and their opponent will earn a score of one point for the game.

Forced byes: In rounds where there is an uneven number of players, a full-point, forced bye will be given to one player, as determined by the pairing software.  

*** Note: This tournament is subject to the Chess Nova Scotia Fair Play and Electronic Device Policy.

 Accommodations:

Affordable hotels nearby:

Comfort Inn, Bedford Highway (near MSVU)

Chebucto Inn, Lady Hammond Road (between MSVU and SMU)

Robie’s End, (B&B, very close to SMU)

And a little more upscale…

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax – Bedford, 980 Parkland Drive (near MSVU)

Chateau Bedford Trademark Collection by Wyndham, 133 Kearney Lake Road (near MSVU)

Lord Nelson Hotel, 1515 South Park Street (closer to SMU)

Atlantica Hotel Halifax, 1980 Robie Street (closer to SMU)

*** Note: If you are looking for a roommate to share hotel and/or travel costs with for the Bluenose Open 2025 tournament, please contact: Ken Cashin skcashin@outlook.com.

List of people looking to share travel and/or room costs, contact Ken Cashin for more details:

*** ONLY 64 SPOTS AVAILABLE ***

Updated: February 21, 2025

Confirmed Participants: 62

Note: the ratings below are as of the date above and may not reflect the most recent CFC tournament results. Ratings are included here only to give potential tournament entrants an idea of who is playing and the level of competition to expect. To check CFC ratings go here.

1. Sriram Sarja (2352) Bye in Round 2
2. Calix Marchand (2237)
3. Juan Ramirez-Orta (2040)
4. Sam Heran-Boily (2040)
5. Kyle Creamer (1995)
6. Jose Gonzalez-Cueto (1977)
7. Paul Dec (1968)
8. Glenn Charlton (1944)
9. Remo Lacson (1929) Bye in Round 1
10. Louis Fillmore (1917)
11. Janos Gregory (1910)
12. Tanusri Sridhar (1895) 
13. Julius Lopez (1891) Bye in Round 1
14. Alice Yancey (1885)
15. Alex Nuschke (1874)
16. Ryan Memet (1862)
17. Emma Novovsambuu (1847)
18. Brian McKay (1833)
19. Josh MacRitchie (1832)
20. Jordan Winfield (1824)
21. Ken Cashin (1801)
22. Elon Lau (1784)
23. Eric Newman (1775) 
24. Goldy Vu (1760)
25. Patrick Wain (1749) Bye Round 1
26. Jay Toulany (1745)
27. Jim Livingstone (1744) Bye Round 1
28. David Payne (1736)
29. Dev Gupta (1732)
30. Jason Gregory (1729)
31. Pavithran Arivazhagan (1715)
32. Kaven Sharma (1710)
33. Calvin Scallion (1708)
34. Jarrett Gabriel (1682)
35. Aden Yip (1644)
36. Joshua Harmon (1627) Bye Round 1
37. Eva Novovsambuu (1625)
38. Travis Lloyd (1623)
39. Charles Culver (1617)
40. Kevin Ellis (1599)
41. Irina Volosincu (1597)
42. Aakash Agam (1596)
43. Remi Petch (1570)
44. Andrew Mayo (1566)
45. Kenny Dolson (1559)
46. Tris Winfield (1542)
47. Dianjia (Alex) Liu  (1533)
48. Agamnoor Singh (1529)
49. Vanshpreet Singh (1517)
50. Abel Koshy (1503)
51. Patrick Connor (1499)
52. Ujjwal Sujith (1485)
53. Matthew Wright (1468)
54. Xinyi Olivia Shi (1436) Bye in Round 1
55. Bern Langen (1395)
56. Minkyu Shin (1345) Bye in Round 2
57. Khushi Naik (1341) Bye Round 1
58. Wyatt Pokorny (1232) Byes in Rounds 4 and 5
59. Dhyey Sarja (0974)
60. Dakodah Desroches (UNR)
61. Kaleb Wells (UNR) Bye in Round 4
62. John Hubley (UNR)

!! VENUE CHANGE !!

Chess tournament at Saint Mary’s University, 923 Robie Street, Halifax, N.S., Loyola Academic Complex, rooms LA175, LA274, and LA296

See building LA on campus map here.

Director: Daniel Rokhvarger daniel.rokhvarger@yahoo.ca

See list of registered players HERE

Note: Participation in all Chess Nova Scotia events is subject to Government of Nova Scotia guidelines. See policy here. Participants must also abide by the Covid-19 policies of the event host. 

If any player is experiencing symptoms of a cold or flu, consider wearing a mask or not attending the event, especially if you have a persistent cough. Please contact chesscapebreton@gmail.com if you have any questions about what to do if you’re experiencing symptoms. 

When: May 17th and 18th, 2025

Where:

Cape Breton University, LeVert A and B rooms

1250 Grand Lake Road

Cape Breton Nova Scotia

Cost :

Adults (age 18 and over) $40

Seniors (age 65 and over) $30

Juniors (under age 18) $30

Contact: Donald Maclean

 — chesscapebreton@gmail.com

 You need a CFC membership to play. You can pay your CFC membership online at

www.chess.ca/en/players/membership-join/ 

or in person at the tournament, but no later than 9:30 a.m. on May 17th. (it is cash only if pay at registration desk).

Please send Donald Maclean an email chesscapebreton@gmail.com if you intend on playing, before Tuesday, May 13th, at 6 p.m. Also provide your age and chess rating if you have one. 

For e-transfer payment of the entry fee, you can send them to the same email: chesscapebreton@gmail.com

Date of tournament May 17th and 18th, 2025. Cape Breton University 1250 Grand Lake Road, Rooms LeVert A and B

Type: 5 round Swiss

Rounds

 Rd 1 Saturday May 17th, 10:00 a.m.

 Rd 2 Saturday May 17th, 2:00 p.m.

 Rd 3 Saturday May 17th, 6:00 p.m.

 Rd 4 Sunday May 18th, 10:00 a.m.

 Rd 5 Sunday May 18th, 2:00 p.m.

Prizes: Cash prizes will be awarded based on the number of entrees. The tournament winner will be the first name engraved on the new PW chess trophy.

Time Controls

Game in 60 minutes, with 30-second increments from start. This tournament will be CFC Classical Rated.

Byes: Up to two (2) half point byes are available but must be requested to the tournament director before the tournament begins or at the time of registration.

Forfeits: Players are required to play all five rounds unless the declared byes before hand. PLAYERS THAT DON’T SHOW UP will forfeit their game unless they have indicated a bye before in the beginning of the first round. The player who does not show will score a zero while his opponent will gain a point, for the game.

Also a player is expected to show up on time*** for the start of the round, as a courtesy to their opponent. If a player does not show up WITHIN 45 MINUTES AFTER A GAME STARTS the player will be forfeited for that round, i.e., they will earn a score of zero for the game and their opponent will earn a score of one point for the game.

Forced byes: in rounds where there is an uneven number of players  a full point forced bye will be given to one player as determined by the pairing software.

Note: This tournament is subject to the Chess Nova Scotia Fair Play and Electronic Device policy.Updated: March 20th, 2025

Confirmed Participants (17) (Note: the ratings below are as of the date above and may not reflect the most recent CFC tournament results. Ratings are included here only to give potential tournament entrants an idea of who is playing and the level of competition to expect.)

Kyle Creamer (2148)

Julius Lopez (1946)

Donald MacLean (1873)

Alice Yancey (1832)

Ken Cashin (1783)

Herbert Fournier (1688)

Joseph Jewells (1583)

Ella Dubinsky (1579)

Remi Petch (1555)

Mike Tobin (1551)

Joel Carleton (1527)

Howard Beye (UNR)

Mark Van Schaick (UNR)

Matthias Bierenstiel (UNR)

Skyler McDonald (UNR)

James McKenzie (UNR)

Jack MacInnis (UNR)

*- Rating estimated

Maybe Participants:

Accommodation Options: Here are several hotels in Sydney, which is about a 15-20 minute drive from Cape Breton University where the tournament is being held.

Make sure to double check the dates you’re booking for before submitting your reservation!

Holiday Inn Sydney:
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/sydney/yqyhi/hoteldetail

Hampton Inn by Hilton Sydney:
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/yqynshx-hampton-sydney/

Hearthstone Inn Sydney:
https://www.novascotia.com/places-to-stay/accommodations/hearthstone-inn-sydney/1271

Harborview Inn and Suites:
https://harbourviewinnsuites.com/

Travelodge by Wyndham Sydney:
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/en-ca/travelodge/sydney-nova-scotia/travelodge-sydney/overview

DAC Finals Results Bracket CLICK HERE

DAC Finals Live Games CLICK HERE

DAC Finals Playoff Live Games CLICK HERE

DAC Finals Live Camera CLICK HERE

Full Information Package CLICK HERE

Detailed Rules CLICK HERE

Pairings and Results CLICK HERE

DAC Qualifier Live Games CLICK HERE

Photos CLICK HERE

“A festive, fierce and fun chess tournament!”

Attention all chess enthusiasts! The Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University is proud to sponsor the inaugural Dalhousie Atlantic Cup (DAC), a chess tournament set to take place in the vibrant city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. This tournament is a celebration of the noble game of chess, offering a platform for both seasoned and emerging players to showcase their skills.

The Dalhousie Atlantic Cup is divided into two sections. Section A is designed for players who hold a CFC rating equal to or higher than 1700, while section B is for players with a CFC rating of 1699 or lower.

With 7 rounds and a time control of 1 hour plus a 30-second increment, players will have the opportunity to showcase both their stamina and their skills in this CFC-rated tournament.

The top 8 participants from section A will advance to a subsequent CFC and FIDE rated tournament held one week later, where they will fight through a multi-level bracket system for the coveted Dalhousie Atlantic Cup! The champion will win $500 as well as a trophy, and the other finalists will be honored with medals, commemorating their achievement and participation.

But the fun does not end there! Between the two tournaments, participants can enjoy a variety of events:

• test their knowledge with a chess quiz for a chance to win prizes;
• collectively play a game against one of the very first chess engines imagined by Alan Turing;
• team-up with a chess buddy for spirited games of Bughouse, a fun and fast-paced team chess variant;
• for a change of pace, join for a friendly soccer match in a nearby park, fostering camaraderie and sportsmanship among the chess community!

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!

When the tournament begins, to go to the DGT Link to see the live games, click HERE

Pairings and standings will be posted on Chess-Results.com, HERE.

Please read and follow all of the instructions below.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. 

See the CHESS NOVA SCOTIA TOURNAMENT HEALTH PROTOCOL, HERE.

*** All registered players MUST check in at the reg desk well in advance of — ONE HOUR BEFORE — the start of the first round in order to be paired for the first round. This is so that Ken knows they are on site and able to play and that he has time to do the pairings and start the first round on time, for everyone’s benefit. Please follow the rules. 

Note: If you expect to be late on the Friday of the tournament, then between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. you MUST contact Ken by email (skcashin@outlook.com) or cell phone or text (902 478-2359) to let him know. In this case, you must show up on site by 5:30 p.m. in order to be paired.

Also, if you determine that you cannot play in the tournament after all, you must let Ken know. Likewise, if you have to drop out midway through, you must let Ken know.

Date of tournament: June 13-15, 2025

Location: Saint Mary’s University, 923 Robie Street, Halifax, N.S., Loyola Academic Complex, rooms LA173, LA174, and LA175.

See building LA on campus map here.

Tournament director/contact: Ken Cashin skcashin@outlook.com Arbiter: Chris Felix

Type: Five round Swiss.

Format/sections: If numbers warrant, the tournament will be run as a sectional; i.e., in two or more sections, determined by the ratings of the players. 

Check-in and Registration: Friday, June 13th, onsite, from 3:30 pm to 5 pm. Late registrants will be disqualified from playing in the first round. Do not be late.

Rounds:

Rd 1: Friday, June 13th, 6 p.m.

Rd 2: Saturday, June 14th, 10 a.m.

Rd 3: Saturday, June 14th, 4:30 p.m.

Rd 4: Sunday, June 15th, 9 a.m.

Rd 5: Sunday, June 15th, 3:30 p.m.

Note that the reason the games start a little earlier on Sunday is to give out-of-town participants more daylight time to travel home after the tournament.

Prizes: Cash prizes will be awarded, based on the number of entrants. The tournament winner’s name will be engraved on the Nova Scotia Open trophy. We only put one name on the trophy, so in the case of a tie for first, the winner (for the purposes of the trophy) will be determined by tie break.

Time control: 40/105 + G/30 + 30 sec increment from start.

Note: If there are two sections, the lower rated one will have the simpler time control of Game in 2 hours, with 30-second increments from the start (same time control as the Bluenose Open 2025).

Tournament Entry Fee:

Adults (age 18 and over): $50

Seniors (age 65 and over): $40

Juniors (under age 18): $40

Byes: Up to two (2) half-point byes are available, but must be requested to the tournament director before the tournament begins, i.e., either before or at the time of registration.

Forfeits: Players are required to play all five rounds unless they have declared byes beforehand, as indicated above. Unless they have declared a bye for a particular round, players who do not show up for a game will be forfeited for that game, i.e., they will earn a score of zero for the game and their opponent will earn a score of one point for the game. Players who do not show up for their games will be automatically withdrawn from the tournament.

Also, a player is expected to show up on time for the start of the round, as a courtesy to their opponent. If a player does not show up within an hour after a game starts, the player will be forfeited for that round, i.e., they will earn a score of zero for the game and their opponent will earn a score of one point for the game.

Forced byes: In rounds where there is an uneven number of players, a full-point, forced bye will be given to one player, as determined by the pairing software.  

*** Note: In addition to paying the tournament entry fee stated above, to participate in the tournament a player must be a member of the Chess Federation of Canada (CFC). The membership can be purchased online on the CFC site before the tournament, or can be paid to the tournament director onsite at time of registration.

*** Note: This tournament is subject to the Chess Nova Scotia Fair Play and Electronic Device Policy.

Updated: June 13th, 2025

Confirmed Participants (62)

1. NM Sriram Sarja (2330)
2. NM Calix Marchand (2326)
3. NM Jerjis Kapra (2323)
4. Tanusri Sridhar (2105)
5. Titan Dunahee (2091) (NB)
6. NM Roger Langen (2046)
7. Louis Fillmore (2003)
8. Michelle Zhang (1973)
9. Ryan Memet (1958)
10. Remo Lacson (1951) Bye in Round 1
11. Glenn Charlton (1944) Bye in Round 1
12. Jose Gonzalez-Cueto (1936) Bye in Round 4
13. Julius Lopez (1934) 
14. Paulo Ferreira (1888) Byes in Rounds 2 and 4
15. Alice Yancey (1852)
16. Emma Norovsambuu (1832)
17. Josh MacRitchie (1824)
18. Aakash Agam (1817)
19. Ken Cashin (1779)
20. Elon Lau (1765)
21. Eric Newman (1757)
22. Goldy Vu (1750)
23. Ray Cooke (1746) Byes in Rounds 2 and 5
24. Rikuto Nakayasu (1744) Byes in Rounds 1 and 5
25. Dev Gupta (1734) Bye in Round 1
26. Sandeep Singh (1705) (Manitoba)
27. Calvin Scallion (1704)
28. Eva Norovsambuu (1703)
29. Pranesh Suresh (1696)
30. Kaven Sharma (1693)
31. Pavithran Arivazhagan (1673)
32. Sam Jubin (1669) Bye in Round 4
33. Travis Lloyd (1668)
34. Jarrett Gabriel (1668)
35. Adam Ge (1637)
36. Skye Cross (1617)
37. Jesper Wang (1595)
38. Agamnoor Singh (1586)
39. Liam Mailman (1582) Bye in Round 1
40. Kevin Ellis (1577)
41. Ujjwal Sujith (1550) Bye in Round 1
42. Irina Volosincu (1551)
43. Vanshpreet Singh (1529) Bye in Round 1
44. Jude Carter (1526)
45. Andrew Mayo (1511)
46. Paul Bates (1494)
47. Remi Petch (1487)
48. Yash Pal (1484)
49. Patrick Connor (1458)
50. Olivia Shi (1456)
51. Wyatt Pokorný (1394) Byes in Rounds 4 and 5
52. Marlon Maria Anthony (1370)
53. Shantakumaran Vinayagaperumal (1351)
54. Jayden Webber (1345) Bye in Found 5
55. Minkyu Shin (1299)
56. Frank Ripley (1271)
57. Shailee Soni (1380)
58. Dhyey Sarja (1184)
59. Heli Soni (1071)
60. Omar Ghoneim (UNR)
61. Yuchen Jiang (UNR)
62. Aditya Venkateshwaran (UNR)

Accommodations:

Affordable hotels nearby:

Comfort Inn, Bedford Highway (near MSVU)

Chebucto Inn, Lady Hammond Road (between MSVU and SMU)

Robie’s End, (B&B, very close to SMU)

And a little more upscale…

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax – Bedford, 980 Parkland Drive (near MSVU)

Chateau Bedford Trademark Collection by Wyndham, 133 Kearney Lake Road (near MSVU)

Lord Nelson Hotel, 1515 South Park Street (closer to SMU)

Atlantica Hotel Halifax, 1980 Robie Street (closer to SMU)

*** Note: If you are looking for a roommate to share hotel and/or travel costs with for the Nova Scotia Open 2025 tournament, please contact: Ken Cashin skcashin@outlook.com to have your name and contact info posted on this site, here, for others to contact you. A list will be published below for people looking for roommates for the tournament.

Note: Participation in all Chess Nova Scotia events is subject to Government of Nova Scotia guidelines. See policy here. Participants must also abide by the Covid-19 policies of the event host. 

If any player is experiencing symptoms of a cold or flu, consider wearing a mask or not attending the event, especially if you have a persistent cough. Please contact chesscapebreton@gmail.com if you have any questions about what to do if you’re experiencing symptoms. 

When: August 15th, 2025 to August 17th, 2025

Where:

Cape Breton University, LeVert A and B rooms

1250 Grand Lake Road

Cape Breton Nova Scotia

Cost :

Adults (age 18 and over): $50

Seniors (age 65 and over): $40

Juniors (under age 18): $40

Map of Cape Breton University. Click on image to enlarge. Parking in section 1 and 2. Tournament site in section 16 (enter building via section 20). Passes available at the check-in desk for free parking.

Contact: Donald Maclean

 — chesscapebreton@gmail.com

 You need a CFC membership to play. You can pay your CFC membership online at

www.chess.ca/en/players/membership-join/ 

no later than 5 pm the 15th of August.

Please ensure you have a CFC membership and that it is up to date before arriving at the tournament. The CFC has requested we no longer renew memberships onsite at the tournament, but instead have everyone register or renew their memberships online. If you need help, please reach out to us at chesscapebreton@gmail.com

 You must send Donald Maclean an email chesscapebreton@gmail.com if you intend on playing, before Wednesday, August 13th, 6 p.m. Also provide your age and chess rating if you have one.

 Date of tournament August 15-16-17 2025. Cape Breton University 1250 Grand Lake Road, Rooms LeVert A and B

Type: 5 round Swiss

 Rounds

 Rd 1 Friday August 15th, 6 p.m.

 Rd 2 Saturday August 16th 10 a.m.

 Rd 3 Saturday August 16th 4:30 p.m.

 Rd 4 Sunday August 17th 9 a.m.

 Rd 5 Sunday August 17th 3:30 p.m.

The reason the last rounds are earlier on Sunday is to give the out of town participants more daylight time to travel home after the tournament.

Prizes: Cash prizes will be awarded based on the number of entrees. The tournament winner will have their name engraved on the Cape Breton chess trophy.

Time Controls

Game in 90 minutes, with 30-second increments from start.

Byes: Up to two (2) half point byes are available but must be requested to the tournament director before the tournament begins or at the time of registration.

Forfeits: Players are required to play all five rounds unless the declared byes before hand. PLAYERS THAT DON’T SHOW UP will forfeit their game unless they have indicated a bye before in the beginning of the first round. the player who does not show will score a zero while his opponent will gain a point, for the game.

Also a player is expected to show up on time*** for the start of the round, as a courtesy to their opponent. If a player does not show up WITHIN AN HOUR AFTER A GAME STARTS the player will be forfeited for that round, i.e., they will earn a score of zero for the game and their opponent will earn a score of one point for the game.

 Forced byes: in rounds where there is an uneven number of players  a full point forced bye will be given to  one player as determined by the pairing software.

Note: This tournament is subject to the Chess Nova Scotia Fair Play and Electronic Device policy. Updated: August 6th, 2025

Confirmed Participants (25) (Note: the ratings below are as of the date above and may not reflect the most recent CFC tournament results. Ratings are included here only to give potential tournament entrants an idea of who is playing and the level of competition to expect.)

Kyle Creamer (2129)

Donald MacLean (1851)

Ken Cashin (1792)

Robert Black (1720)

Calvin Scallion (1657)

Jack MacInnis (1629)

Joseph Jewells (1598)

Ella Dubinsky (1561)

Liam Mailman (1553)

Joel Carleton (1527)

Remi Petch (1498)

Andrew Mayo (1496)

Skylar McDonald (1452)

Matthias Bierenstiel (1442) 

Shailee Soni (1393)

Matthew Niznansky (1371)

Rylan MacDonald (1358)

Gabe Fitzpatrick (1308)

Heli Soni (1026)

Mark Van Schaick (UNR)

Elias Abi Daoud (UNR)

Nguyen Nam Anh (UNR)

Chance Matthews (UNR)

Mihan Shah (UNR)

Charlie Pembroke (UNR)

Accommodation Options: Here are several hotels in Sydney, which is about a 15-20 minute drive from Cape Breton University where the tournament is being held.

Make sure to double check the dates you’re booking for before submitting your reservation!

Holiday Inn Sydney:
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/sydney/yqyhi/hoteldetail

Hampton Inn by Hilton Sydney:
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/yqynshx-hampton-sydney/

Hearthstone Inn Sydney:
https://www.novascotia.com/places-to-stay/accommodations/hearthstone-inn-sydney/1271

Harborview Inn and Suites:
https://harbourviewinnsuites.com/

Travelodge by Wyndham Sydney:
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/en-ca/travelodge/sydney-nova-scotia/travelodge-sydney/overview

Tournament Standings, Pairings and Results:

https://s1.chess-results.com/tnr1244749.aspx?lan=1&art=0&flag=30&SNode=S0

When the tournament begins this will be the DGT Link to see the live games:
https://view.livechesscloud.com/#c44806e6-c20b-4c69-bb01-b914a9f064ce

*** YOU MUST email Chris Felix if you intend to play in this tournament: ***    chris.felix@chessns.ca

*** ONLY 64 SPOTS AVAILABLE

The deadline to pre-register for this tournament is 6 pm Tuesday, August 26th, 2025.

Please read the entire registration process, below, before emailing Chris Felix.

See the CHESS NOVA SCOTIA TOURNAMENT HEALTH PROTOCOL, HERE.

You can pay your CFC membership online at: https://www.chess.ca/en/players/membership-join/

Registration process:

1. Send an email message to Chris Felix chris.felix@chessns.ca to tell him that you intend to play. This must be done before 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 26th. Also provide your age and your chess rating, if you have one. This is the “pre-registration” step.
2. Purchase or renew your Chess Federation of Canada membership. You can do that online, here. Or, you could pay Chris Felix for it onsite on the first day of the tournament. If you will be paying Chris Felix for the CFC membership, please email him the registrant’s date of birth and home town.

   *** Payment method onsite for CFC membership is cash only ***

3. Check in at the registration desk before 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 30th and pay the tournament entry fee (see fees below). This you pay to Chris Felix onsite at the tournament.

   *** Payment method for tournament entry fee is cash only ***

*** All players MUST check in at the reg desk at least 40 minutes before the start of the first round in order to be paired for the first round. This is so that Chris knows they are on site and able to play. ***

Date of tournament: Saturday August 30th to Monday September 1st, 2025

Location: Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, N.S., Margaret Norrie McCain Centre for Teaching, Learning and Research, ROOMS 105/106. See building # 1 on campus map here. Contact: Chris Felix chris.felix@chessns.ca

Type: Six (6) round Swiss

Registration: Saturday, August 30th onsite, from 8 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. Late registrants will be disqualified from playing in the first round. Do not be late.

Rounds:

Rd 1: Saturday, August 30th, 10 a.m.
Rd 2: Saturday, August 30th, 4:30 p.m.
Rd 3: Sunday, August 31st, 10 a.m.
Rd 4: Sunday, August 31st, 4:30 p.m.
Rd 5: Monday, September 1st, 9 a.m.
Rd 6: Monday, September 1st, 3:30 p.m.

Note that the reason the games start a little earlier on Monday is to give out-of-town participants more daylight time to travel home after the tournament.

Prizes: Cash prizes will be awarded, based on the number of entrants.

Time control: Game in 2 hours, with 30-second increments starting at move one.

Tournament Director: Chris Felix
Assistant Tournament Director: Daniel Rokhvarger
Arbiter: Daniel Rokhvarger
Deputy Arbiter: Chris Felix

Sections:
Open Section (Over 1700) – FIDE-Rated and CFC-Rated
U1700 Section – CFC-Rated Only

Tournament Entry Fee:
Adults (age 18 and over): $50
Seniors (age 65 and over): $40
Juniors (under age 18): $40

Byes: Up to two (2) half-point byes are available, but must be requested to the tournament director before the tournament begins, i.e., either before or at the time of registration.

Forfeits: Players are required to play all six rounds unless they have declared byes beforehand, as indicated above. Unless they have declared a bye for a particular round, as indicated above, players who do not show up for a game will be forfeited for that game, i.e., they will earn a score of zero for the game and their opponent will earn a score of one point for the game.

Also, a player is expected to show up on time for the start of the round, as a courtesy to their opponent. If a player does not show up within an hour after a game starts, the player will be forfeited for that round, i.e., they will earn a score of zero for the game and their opponent will earn a score of one point for the game.

Forced byes: In rounds where there is an uneven number of players, a full-point, forced bye will be given to one player, as determined by the pairing software.  

*** Note: In addition to paying the tournament entry fee stated above, to participate in the tournament a player must be a member of the Chess Federation of Canada (CFC). The membership can be purchased online on the CFC site before the tournament, or can be paid to the tournament director onsite at time of registration.

*** Note: This tournament is subject to the Chess Nova Scotia Fair Play and Electronic Device Policy.

Updated August 6th, 2025

Confirmed Participants  (Note: the ratings below are as of the date above and may not reflect the most recent CFC tournament results. Ratings are included here only to give potential tournament entrants an idea of who is playing and the level of competition to expect.)

CLICK HERE FOR CONFIRMED PARTICIPANTS LIST

Accommodations:

Affordable hotels nearby:

Wedgewood Hotel, Bedford Highway (near MSVU)

Howard Johnson/The Bluenose Inn & Suites, Bedford Highway (near MSVU)

Comfort Inn, Bedford Highway (near MSVU)

Chebucto Inn, Lady Hammond Road (between MSVU and SMU)

Robie’s End, (B&B, very close to SMU)

And a little more upscale…

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax – Bedford, 980 Parkland Drive (near MSVU)

Chateau Bedford Trademark Collection by Wyndham, 133 Kearney Lake Road (near MSVU)

Lord Nelson Hotel, 1515 South Park Street (closer to SMU)

Atlantica Hotel Halifax, 1980 Robie Street (closer to SMU)

*** Note: If you are looking for a roommate to share hotel and/or travel costs with for the Labour Day Open 2025 tournament, please contact: Chris Felix chris.felix@chessns.ca to have your name and contact info posted on this site, here, for others to contact you. A list will be published below for people looking for roommates for the tournament.