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When:
August 9, 2024 @ 5:21 pm – August 11, 2024 @ 6:21 pm
2024-08-09T17:21:00-03:00
2024-08-11T18:21:00-03:00
Where:
Cape Breton University
1250 Grand Lake Road Cape Breton Nova Scotia
1250 Grand Lake Road Cape Breton Nova Scotia
Contact:
Donald Maclean
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 9th, 2024 to August 11, 2024
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) $35
Juniors (under age 18) $35
Contact: Donald Maclean
You need a CFC membership to play. You can pay your CFC membership online at
or in person at the tournament, but no later than 5 pm the 9th of August. (it is cash only if pay at registration desk).
You must send Donald Maclean an email chesscapebreton@gmail.com if you intend on playing, before Tuesday, August 6th, 6 p.m. Also provide your age and chess rating if you have one.
Date of tournament August 9-10-11 2024. Cape Breton University 1250 Grand Lake Road, Rooms LeVert A and B
Type: 5 round Swiss
Rounds
Rd 1 Friday August 9th, 6 p.m.
Rd 2 Saturday August 10th 10 a.m.
Rd 3 Saturday August 10th 4:30 p.m.
Rd 4 Sunday August 11th 9 a.m.
Rd 5 Sunday August 11th 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 2 hours, 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 WITH IN 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 7th, 2024
Updated: August 7th, 2024
Confirmed Participants (19) (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.)
Samuel Heran-Boily (2010)
Roger Langen (2009)
Kyle Creamer (1936)
Josh MacRitchie (1897)
Emma Norovsambuu (1813)
Louis Fillmore (1773)
Donald MacLean (1687)
Herbert Fournier (1671)
Manuval Jenson (1550)
Joel Carleton (1494)
Skye Cross (1449)
Chris Maund (1320)
Liam Mailman (1253)
Aspen Jewells (1174)
Eva Norovsambuu (1136)
Thales Nunes (UNR – 2000e*)
Mike Tobin (UNR)
Matthew Niznansky (UNR)
Chance Matthews (UNR)
*- Rating estimated
Chance Matthews (UNR)
*- Rating estimated
Maybe Participants:
Brian McKay (1799)
Ella Dubinsky (1569)
Jarrett Gabriel (1565)
Andrew Mayo (1251)
Omar Ashour (1215)
Tris Winfield (1208)
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.
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
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