July 31 – August 5
Calgary Chess Club
3359 27 Street NE #274
Calgary, AB T1Y 5E4
Director: IA Vlad Rekhson, Alex Yam
Organizers: Dale Haessel, Roham Eslahpazir
This is an invitational only event featuring a six player, double-round robin with IM norm potential. The tournament will include a short blitz tournament right after the main event.
Players
IM John Bryant (US) – 2417
IM Justin Sarkar (US) – 2389
IM Bitan Banerjee (India) – 2423
FM Dale Haessel – 2148
FM Gary Ng – 2214
Ian Zhao – 2198
Schedule:
Wednesday, July 31: 6:30 pm. Announcements and player introduction.
Wednesday, July 31: 7 pm: Round 1
Thursday, August 1st: Rounds 2, 3: 11 am, 5 pm
Friday, August 2nd: Round 4, 5: 11 am, 5 pm
Saturday, August 3: Rounds 6, 7: 11 am, 5 pm
Sunday, August 4: Rounds 8, 9 : 11 am, 5 pm
Monday, August 5: Rounds 10: 11 am
Time control: 40/90+30 minutes, 30 seconds increment from move 1.
Prizes:
1st) $500
2nd) $300
3rd) $200
Total: $1000
Cash prizes will be split evenly in case of a tie.
Special rule: No agreed draws before move 30.
Default late time: 60 minutes.
Calgary International Blitz: August 5: 5 pm. 3 minutes plus 2 seconds increment. $5 entry fee; all entries returned as prizes.