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Posted by chris white
on 1/8/2010, 1:18 am, in reply to "Canadian Open 2010"
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It is confirmed. I booked a room yesterday! Can't wait - hopefully some NLers will be there too!
2010 Canadian Open
Organizing Committee:
Michael Barron, President, GTCL
Chief Organizer
Ted Winick, President, Chess Institute of Canada
Tournament site and publicity
Brian Fiedler, 2009 PwC Toronto Open Organizer
Corporate sponsorship
and many others with different responsibilities…
Advertising:
Canadian Chess News
Chess Life
New In Chess
Various National and International Websites
Tournament Name:
The official Tournament Name will include the name of the title sponsor of the event.
Venue:
The Westin Harbour Castle
1 Harbour Square, Toronto, ON M5J 1A6
westin.com/harbourcastle
Tournament Dates:
Saturday, July 10 – Sunday, July 18, 2010.
Format:
Single Section, Swiss System, 9 Rounds.
Time Control:
40 moves in 90 minutes, remaining moves in 30 minutes, with 30 seconds increment from 1st move.
Rounds:
6:00 pm daily, 2:00pm on Saturday July 17, the final round at 10:00am on Sunday, July 18.
Rated By: CFC and FIDE.
Equipment provided: boards for all players, pieces and clocks for top boards.
Internet coverage: provided by MonRoi: monroi.com
Prize Fund: $50,000 Based on 360 Entries.
Entry fees: $175 received by April 30, $195 by June 30.
NO entries will be accepted on site!
Tournament Directors: IA Hal Bond and Bryan Lamb
Side Events: These will include Opening and Closing Ceremonies, a blitz tournament, and at least one each of
lectures and simuls from marquis players.
Accommodation:
The Westin Harbour Castle offers the special rates for 2010 Canadian Open participants:
Single/Double Room $99.00
Triple Room $129.00
Quad Room $159.00
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