Qualifier for Alberta Chess Challenge on Mar 28, 2020 in Red Deer.

Registration deadline: 10:00pm on January 16.
Onsite registration will NOT be available.

Volunteer:  https://www.calgaryjuniorchess.com/CJCC/Volunteer/SignUp

Entry fee: $25

Head TD: Sean Wu

Sections: 12 Sections (Grades 1-12)

Schedule: 

    1:15 pm Tournament Begins               

Tie-breaks (if necessary) and awards: immediately after the completion of the last round

Format: The exact format of each section will depend on the number of participants but players should expect to play 5 games.

Time control: Game in 25 minutes with a 5-second delay.

Special rules: No agreed draws are allowed before move 25. Players are not allowed to talk to anyone (including parents, coaches, and other participants) except the TD during their games. It is forbidden for players to have cell phones, or other electronic communication, computer, or media devices in the tournament room. 

Prizes in each section (grade)

1st place: 1st place trophy, $20 travel grant and a free entry to the 2020 Alberta Chess Challenge (ACC).

2nd place: 2nd place trophy and $20 travel grant to ACC.

3rd place: 3rd place trophy and $20 travel grant to ACC.

4th place: medal.

Top girl: medal.

All the other participants will receive colourful chess pieces.

2020 Alberta Chess Challenge will be held in Red Deer on March 28. Travel grant holders must provide receipts to be reimbursed for their travel expenses. 

To be eligible for travel grants, a player must participate a minimum of 3 CJCC monthly events (tournaments or chess schools) between September 1, 2019 and March 31, 2020.