Western Canadian Open 2024
Play 6 rounds of classical chess over the Thanksgiving long weekend!
Capilano University, Juniors to Masters Chess Academy, and Vancity Chess, in collaboration, will host the 2024 Western Canadian Open at CapU Lonsdale on the second floor of The Shipyards in North Vancouver, BC.
Player limit has been reached. Thanks to everyone who registered!
Registration closes October 9 at midnight PST or if 80 player limit is reached.
Details
Dates: October 12, 2024 - October 14, 2024
Special Discount for CapU Students, Faculty, or Staff Members: $20 + GST
- Applies only to the first 10 CapU Students, Faculty, Staff Members who register.
- Must have established CFC or FIDE ratings; and must have valid CFC membership.
- Will only be eligible for trophy prizes for the Top CapU Student or Top CapU Faculty and Staff, i.e., will not be eligible for cash prizes.
Venue: Capilano University Lonsdale - 250-125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC
Rounds: 6 rounds Swiss format
- Round 1 at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday
- Round 2 at 03:00 p.m. on Saturday
- Round 3 at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday
- Round 4 at 03:00 p.m. on Sunday
- Round 5 at 10:00 a.m. on Monday
- Round 6 at 03:00 p.m. on Monday
Time format: 90 min + 30 sec/move increment
Rated: CFC Rated (all sections) and FIDE Rated (Premier section only)
Sections:
You may play up a section if your lifetime high is within 200 points of the next section (e.g. if your lifetime high is 1400+ you can play in the Premier).
Unrated players may NOT play in the Premier section.
- Premier
- U1600
- U1000
Prizes: $3500+ Guaranteed
Open - $800 for 1st, $500 for 2nd, $350 for 3rd, $200 for top U1800
U1600 - $500 for 1st, $300 for 2nd, $200 for 3rd, $150 for top U1200
U1000 - $300 for 1st, $200 for 2nd
The CFC (Canadian Chess Federation) represents Canada to the world as a member of FIDE, the international chess body. As a CFC member, you have access to all CFC rated events across Canada, and will obtain national CFC chess ratings.
There are two types of CFC ratings: Regular, and Quick. Long story short, all tournaments with long games (60+ min per player) use your CFC regular rating. Tournaments with shorter games (< 60 min per player) use your CFC quick rating. They are different ratings and do NOT overlap.
Pairings
Standings
U1000
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U1600
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Premier
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Registered Players
U1000
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U1600
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Premier
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Policies
Refunds
- You may request a full refund before registration closes
Registration
- We reserve the right to move players to the appropriate section based on their CFC rating
Byes
- You may request a maximum of two ½ point byes
- No byes on Round 6 (requests for a bye on Round 6 will be ignored, or you will receive a 0 point bye)
Playing Area
- No food in the playing area
- Silence is required in the playing area while games are in progress
Fair Play
- It is a serious offence to receive outside help
- Players are not to have electronic devices such as cell phones in their possession when their games are in progress (whether turned on or not )
- Electronic devices may be stored in a bag under the table or placed on the table
- Players are forbidden to leave the playing area when it is their move
- It is forbidden to discuss your game with anyone until it is over, or any other game in progress with one of the players involved
Photo & Video
- Vancity Chess may film certain games throughout the event. We always ask players involved for their permission.
- Photos by spectators are allowed for the first 5 minutes of each round, but please be discrete and respectful to not disturb players
Tiebreaks
- Prize money split evenly among everyone tied
- Tiebreak for non-cash prizes decided by:
- Head-to-head score of tied players
- Cumulative score of opponents (opens new window)
- Armageddon Blitz (opens new window) 5|4