Wednesday, May 14, 2014

2014 Canadian Chess Challenge Special Events


Josh Henson  would like to share an invitation to the general chess public for the following events:

What: Canadian Chess Challenge Blitz
Where: Great Hall, University College, University of Manitoba
When: Saturday May 17, 2014
Registration: 1-130pm. 
Start time: Round 1 at 2pm.
Style: 5 double round swiss. Match style results. 
Entry: $10 per player
Prizes: Depends on # of entries. May include books/equipment prizes.
Time control: 5 minutes per player per game.
Who: The event will feature Provincial Chess Champions from across Canada. Anyone else who wants to play is welcome (kids & adults).
Other rules: Touch move. The king cannot be captured.

What: Canadian Chess Challenge Bughouse
Where: Great Hall, University College, University of Manitoba
When: Monday May 19, 2014
Registration: After the awards ceremony for the Canadian Chess Challenge. Approximately 2pm.
Start time: Round 1 at 230pm.
Style: 5 double round swiss. Match style results. 
Entry: $5 per player - teams welcome, individuals without partners will be paired with other individual players.
Prizes: Depends on # of entries. May include books/equipment prizes.
Time control: 5 minutes per player per game.
Who: The event will feature Provincial Chess Champions from across Canada and everyone else who wants to play!!
Other rules: Clock move. Pawns cannot be placed on 1st or 8th ranks. Partner assistance is ok. Non-vulgar trash talking is ok. The king can be captured.

1 comment:

C. Iyer said...

Hello John, Is there a possibility to get the rankings for the blitz tournament played along with the main tourney.
Regards,
C.Iyer