2005 Kingston Open

An EOCA Grand Prix event, open to any CFC member.

Dates: Sat. -- Sun., Feb. 12-13, 2005.

Site: Joihn Deutsch University Centre, NE corner of University Ave. and Union St., Queen's University, Kingston, ON.

Rounds: Sat. 930, 230, 730; Sun. 930, 230.

Time controls: 30/80, SD/60.

Sections: Open, U1850, Open restricted to players over 1800.

Entry Fees: Open $40, U1850 $30, subtract $5 for over age 65, under age18,

new CFC, or rejoining CFC, maximum of one discount applied per player;

FREE to IMs and FMs.

Prizes: $BEN, all entries minus expenses returned;

Class Prizes Best U2050, Best U1600, and Best Unrated; Best Game Prize sponsored by Klahanni Technologies.

Organizer: Rob Hutchison, 109 York St., Kingston, ON, K7K 1P9, phone 613-544-3515, until Tues. Feb. 8, or at site until 9 a.m.

(no cheques at site).

TD: Frank Dixon, NTD, email frankd_chess@hotmail.com.

Miscellaneous: Max. of two half-point byes in rds. 1-3 (don't count for EOCA Grand Prix standings), bring sets and clocks, no smoking, no computers, a

games selection will be posted at the Kingston Chess Club website; free parking near hall.