Summer Rapid+Blitz

June 8, 2024 from 9:30am-7:30pm

Venue: Lounge @ Bethany Baptist Church

22680 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC

All Day Free Parking

Entry Fee: $40 before June 3, $45 After ; $25 for blitz tournament, $10 off for those playing both events.

50% off to all masters, email ryanleong@luluislandchess.com for discount

Rounds: 6 rounds Swiss format (Rapid)

9 Round Swiss (Blitz) (Unrated)

• Round 1 at 10:00 a.m.
• Round 2 at 11:00 a.m.
• Round 3 at 12:00  noon
• Lunch Break
• Round 4 at 02:00 p.m.
• Round 5 at 03:00 p.m.
• Round 6 at 04:00 p.m.
• Blitz Tournament at 5:15 pm.

Time format: 15 min + 10 sec/move increment (Rapid)

3 min + 2 sec/move increment (Blitz)

Rated: CFC Quick Rated (Rapid)

Sections:

• Open
• U1400
• Blitz Tournament (One Section)

Prizes: Guaranteed $800 cash prizes based on 50 entries, Blitz Prize TBA

Open:

1st - $250

2nd - $175

3rd - $125

U1400:

1st-$125

2nd- $75

3rd - $50

Tie Breaker: 1. Head-to-Head, cumulative score, opponents cumulative score, blitz tiebreak

CFC Membership Required

If you do not have a CFC Membership, please register through https://www.chess.ca/en/players/membership-join/

POLICIES:

• No food in the playing area
• Photos are allowed for the first 5 minutes of each round, but please be discrete and respectful to not disturb players
• Silence is required in the playing area while games are in progress
• All electronics capable of making noise, communicating, or playing chess must be powered fully off while playing
• Children Under the age of 13 must have a parent/guardian in a premise at all times
• By signing up to this event, you have given us permission to take photos of yourself during this event
• Full Refund on or before June 1, 50% Refund After June 1 NO Refund 48 hours before the event