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Okanagan Valley Rapid 3

Event Start Date & Time : December 7, 2024 (Saturday) - 10:00 am

Event Details

Okanagan Chess Academy is excited to continue hosting the Okanagan Valley Rapid series! This tournament is open to all age groups and skill levels including non-BC residents. Guaranteed $300 in prizes + medals. Maximum player limit: 40.

Format: Swiss Rapid, 15 min + 10 sec per move increment
Event type: CFC Quick Rated, 5 rounds
Sections:
Open & U1300
*We may merge the sections into OPEN/ change sections split based on actual entries*

Entry fee: $40 + GST
Registration deadline: Dec 6th, 2024 midnight
All withdrawal/ refund requests must be submitted by this deadline. Note that a $10 processing fee will apply to all refunds.

Address:
Okanagan Regional Library,
Okanagan Lake Meeting Room,
3731 Old Okanagan Highway,
West Kelowna, BC

Schedule:
Arrival & check-in: 10am to 10:15am
Round 1: 10:30am
Round 2: 11:30am
Round 3: 12:30pm
Lunch break: 1:30pm to 2pm
Round 4: 2pm
Round 5: 3pm
Prize ceremony: 4pm to 4:15pm

Unrated players who have opted to obtain their CFC membership on their own, must complete the same before round 1 starts and submit their CFC ID via email to us. Failure to do so may result in denied entry.

For additional queries/ to volunteer, email us at [email protected].

Please read and ensure that you adhere to our Tournament Policies & Guidelines.

Note: Players do not receive a bonus time for the 1st illegal move from their opponent, while it is considered a warning and the 2nd illegal move shall lead to forfeit/ game loss. All other FIDE rules are applicable throughout the tournament.

Rewards & Recognition

U1300

1st Place: Medal + Prize money
2nd Place: Medal + Prize money
3rd Place: Medal + Prize money

Best Unrated Player: Medal + Prize money

OPEN

1st Place: Medal + Prize money
2nd Place: Medal + Prize money
3rd Place: Medal + Prize money

Best U1700 Player: Medal + Prize money

*We will call or email you with the trial confirmation and try our best to accommodate the preferred trial date requested in the form."
Player Name
Please select your section:
Enter your CFC ID here
Rating
Oakley Pankratz
U1300
176881
Allan Cheboiwo
OPEN
182084
Daniel Atkinson
U1300
189172
Julian Jongkind
OPEN
187024
Elliott St.Gelais
U1300
Jerry Fan
U1300
184271
Andrew Court
OPEN
157194
Harrison Kayihura
U1300
186066
Jackson Drolet
U1300
182103
Murad Shahmammadli
OPEN
Ankit Kundra
U1300
175006
Marc Geuthner
U1300
Dylan Clelland
OPEN
189576
Dylan Lively
U1300
188293
Charles Harrison
OPEN
171286
Jashandeep Singh
U1300
175069
1145
Ameet kumar Dalal
OPEN
182588
William Pettes
U1300
Brady Blais
OPEN
Cole Toponce
OPEN
179951
Colin Wertz
U1300
kevin Ahsaie
U1300
Jensen Irvine
OPEN
172872
Ryan Oxford
OPEN
190744
Waldemar Szulczyk
OPEN
189536
Robert McBain
OPEN
175500
Guillermo Valdes Pacheco
OPEN
189001
Alp Topcu
OPEN
174940
Craig Bacon
OPEN
127309
Wayne Kort
OPEN
David Carlesimo
U1300
187119
UMANG BANATWALA
OPEN
176962
Yusuf Elbably
U1300
178800
1174
Braeden Mousseau
OPEN
188902
Unrated
Darrell Collins
U1300
101461
Karim Elbably
U1300
178801
1192
Sachin Prabha
U1300
Kriyaansh Banatwala
U1300
179308
799
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Format: Swiss Rapid – 15 min + 10 sec per move increment.
Event type: CFC Quick Rated.

Schedule: 5 rounds.

Round I: 10AM         Round II: 11AM        Round III: 12PM

**Lunch Break from 12:45pm to 1:30pm**

Round IV: 1:30PM           Round V: 2:30PM           Round VI: 3:30PM

Prize Ceremony 4:30PM

** About CFC Membership and Quick Ratings

The CFC (Chess Federation of Canada) represents Canada to the world as a member of FIDE, the international chess body. As a CFC member, you have access to all CFC rated events across Canada, and will obtain national CFC chess ratings.

There are two types of CFC ratings: Regular, and Quick. Tournaments with long games (60 min or more per player) use your CFC regular rating. Tournaments with shorter games (less than 60 min per player) use your CFC quick rating. They are different ratings and do NOT overlap.

Policies and Guidelines:

  1. A valid CFC membership is mandatory for participation. We can assist you with CFC membership registration when you enter the tournament. This tournament utilizes CFC Quick ratings.
  2.  Full refund can be requested until the registration deadline. No refunds will be issued after that time.
  3. We retain the authority to re-assign players to their appropriate sections based on their CFC ratings. For instance, if a player is unrated for “Quick” tournaments but holds a rating exceeding 1400 in the “Regular” category, they will be eligible to compete only in the OPEN section. This measure is implemented to ensure fairness among players in both sections and prevent sandbagging.
  4. You are allowed a maximum of two byes (equal to 1/2 point each). Please note that no byes are permitted in Round 6, and requests for a bye in that round will be disregarded, resulting in a 0-point bye.
  5. During live matches, the consumption of food or beverages is not permitted.
  6. Photos and videos are allowed during the rounds, but we kindly request that you be discreet and respectful so as not to disturb other players.
  7. Maintaining silence in the playing area is mandatory while games are in progress. Parents assisting their children or suggesting moves will lead to IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION OF THE PLAYER.
  8. Any individual, including players, parents, or guardians, displaying frequent coughing, sneezing, or other visible symptoms of illness/ COVID-19 may be asked to withdraw from the tournament or leave the premises. Face masks are recommended for all attendees.
  9. If you have experienced COVID-19 or its symptoms within the past 14 days, we kindly request that you voluntarily withdraw from the tournament for the health and safety of all participants.
  10. All electronic devices capable of making noise, communicating, or playing chess must be turned off while playing and should not be placed on the table during live rounds.
  11. By entering the venue premises, you consent to being photographed or recorded in videos. This footage may be used for internal references, social media marketing, or promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed, recorded, or promoted, you can contact us via email, and we will accommodate your request.
  12. In the event of a tie, prize money will be evenly split among all individuals tied for that position. Tiebreaks for non-cash prizes will be determined in the following order:
    a. Average rating of the opponent
    b. Buchholtz
    c. Armageddon Blitz 5|4
  13. The decision of the Tournament Director is final in the event of a conflict. The final standings announced after the tournament cannot be altered or changed.
  14. Please note that the CFC website does not take into account custom tie-breaks used at individual tournaments when updating ratings. The sequence of players displayed on the CFC website may be based on the player’s overall “performance” rating or chosen randomly, and not necessarily in accordance with the tournament’s final standings issued by organizers or the Tournament Director.
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