2019 Kingston Open

2019 Kingston Open Chess Tournament 

An EOCA Grand Prix Event

Date: March 29 to 31, 2019
Place: St. Matthew's United Church Auditorium, 31 Weller Avenue, Kingston, Ontario
Rounds: 5, Friday 8:00 PM (registration 7:30 PM), Saturday & Sunday 10 AM & 3 PM
Type: Regular Swiss, FIDE and CFC rated. One section tournament, prizes by rating group,
rating groups determined by ratings distribution.

100% of the prize eligible Registration Fees collected are returned as prizes. 

Time Control: Game in 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move
Prize Eligible Entry Fee: $50 for CFC or FQE members, $70 for non-members
Amateur Entry Fee: $30 for CFC or FQE members, $50 for non-members. Amateur
entrants are not eligible for prizes.

Fair exchange on US currency.

Free entry for GM/WGM & IM/WIM if entered by March 22, 2019.

Requesting byes: max of two ½ point byes in the first four rounds. Bye requests must be
made before the start of the first round.
Accommodation: we encourage players and their families requiring accommodation to
make their own arrangements this year. If you need assistance with obtaining accommodation
or have other questions please use the contact information provided below.
Tournament Director: Herb Langer
Tournament Organizer: Dan Barlow
Registration: If you wish to register or have additional questions: send an email to
dbarlow2@cogeco.ca or call at 613-549-2895. You can also use this email address to pay the
registration fees via PayPal, Interac, or by cheque by March 27, 2019, payable to: Daniel
Barlow, 9 Parkington Place, Kingston, ON, K7K 5C8.

Please bring your own equipment if you prefer – Equipment will be provided.