Langley Open 2023

PAIRINGS AND STANDINGS

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Do you need a bye? Please speak to a tournament director, Brian Davidson or Umang Banatwala, as early as possible.

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

Location: Brookswood Senior Centre, 19899-36 Ave, Langley, BC (See map)

Dates: Sep 2 – 4, 2023 (Labour Day Weekend)

Details: Open, Swiss format. 6 Rounds. Time control of 90 minutes each, with 30 second increment.

Capacity: The maximum number of players is 120.

Sections: Open. If there are more than 80 players, the TD may split players into two sections.

Round Times:
Round 1 – Saturday, Sep 2, 10:00am
Round 2 – Saturday, Sep 2, 3:00pm
Round 3 – Sunday, Sep 3, 10:00am
Round 4 – Sunday, Sep 3, 3:00pm
Round 5 – Monday, Sep 4, 9:00am
Round 6 – Monday, Sep 4, 2:00pm (or ASAP)

Emergency contact for TD: TBD

Tournament Directors: Brian Davidson, Umang Banatwala

ENTRY FEE

$70 until Aug 15. $80 after Aug 15.
$70 for Langley Chess Club members.
Free Entry for Players Rated 2300 (CFC) or above

Family Rate: $40 per player for 2nd and above family member

PRIZES

Prize Fund based on entries, but typically around $2800, with generous prizes for Best Under 2000 rated player, Best Under 1700 rated player and biggest upset! All levels welcome! Please contact us if you wish to be a sponsor.

REGISTRATION

Online:

Register today using the button below. You do not need a PayPal account, and can pay by credit card.

Online Registration is now closed.


By Mail, Cheque, Cash

If you wish to pay by a method other than online, please contact the organizers as early as possible. Note that no on site registrations will be allowed.


On Site

No on site registration will be accepted! All players must be registered in advance.

MORE DETAILS

CFC rated. You may purchase a CFC membership at registration, or do it online at the CFC website in advance.

Half-point byes may be requested for all but the last round. Byes for the last round will be zero points. A one-hour grace period will be given before games are forfeited.

Do you need a bye? Please speak to a tournament director, Brian Davidson or Umang Banatwala, as early as possible.

This tournament is a qualifier for the BC Closed Championships. The winner of the Langley Open will qualify, and in the event of a tie, there will be no playoff. Instead, the winner will be deemed to be the person with the highest cumulative score.

PARKING

Free parking in the lot for the building, and on surrounding streets.

CONTACT

For any questions regarding this tournament, please use the contact details below:

Tournament DirectorBrian Davidsoneightbeer_shakespeare@outlook.com