This event will consist of one hour of instruction and 4 games.

Registration Cap: 50. 

The registration will be closed as soon as the cap is reached OR by 10:00 PM on Octor 21th, whichever comes sooner.

Section: Players choose in the following sections for instruction according to their ability. Players are allowed to play up a section should you choose so.

          �  Level 1 – Beginner (CFC < 500)

�  Level 2 – Intermediate (CFC < 1000)

�  Level 3 – Open (CFC > 1000)

Please make sure you have renewed your 2023-2024 membership or sign up to become a member via link:  

https://www.calgaryjuniorchess.com/CJCC/Member/Member

Schedule: 1:00PM   Registration/Check-In 
                    1:15PM   One hour chess instruction starts

                  2:30PM   4-round tournament begins        

Volunteer sign-up:  Volunteer will be refund the entry fee https://www.calgaryjuniorchess.com/CJCC/Volunteer/SignUp

Head Tournament Director: Angelo Tolentino

Time Control:  20min 5sec incremental

Prizes: Top 3 players and top girl in each section will receive medals.

All other participants will receive colorful chess keychains. 

Fees:  Annual Membership $10. Event Fee $15.

Discount: $3 sibling discount and $7 discount for bringing a friend who is new to the club.

Tie-Break Procedure: 

1.     Head to head (if all those tied played each other).
2.     Buchholz (Sum of all scores of opponents).
3.     Buchholz cut 1 (Sum of all scores of opponents except the lowest point scorer).
4.   Sonneborn-Berger (Sum of all scores of opponents you won against and half the scores of opponents you drew)  
5.     Most wins.
6.    Most games with black.

Disclaimer: 

We recommend parents of players 8 and under stay on site to supervise your children Also, please kindly notify the volunteers at the front desk if you decide to pick up your kids before all rounds are completed.