Last updated March 12, 2013

HALIFAX OPEN 2013

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DateMarch 29–31, 2013  
PlaceDon MacNeil Room, Rosaria Centre (4th Floor), Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy., Halifax, NS
MSVU Campus Map
Format:Six (6) Round Swiss
Byes:A half point bye is available upon request for rounds 1 to 5 if requested in advance of the start of the round. A bye will not be available for the final round on Sunday.
Registration:Friday, March 29, 2013 on site from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Time Control:Game in 2 hours, plus a thirty-second increment added per move starting from the first move.
Round Times:
Round #1Friday10:00 am
Round #2Friday4:00 pm
Round #3Saturday10:00 am
Round #4Saturday4:00 pm
Round #5Sunday10:00 am
Round #6Sunday4:00 pm
Entry Fee: Adults: $40; Juniors (under 18) & Seniors (65 years or older): $35.
Prizes: Prizes will be based on the number of players participating.
Organizer / TD: For further info regarding the tournament contact the Tournament Director at e-mail address: chrisfelix1337@hotmail.com
Miscellaneous:Membership in the Chess Federation of Canada (CFC) is required to participate in the tournament. If you do not have a CFC membership you can purchase either an annual membership ($48 adults or $31 juniors) or a one-tournament CFC membership ($20) on site.

The Tournament Director will be using a one-hour grace rule for players late for the start of the game before forfeiting the game.

NOVA SCOTIA OPEN 2013

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DateMay 18–20, 2013  
PlaceDon MacNeil Room, Rosaria Centre (4th Floor), Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy., Halifax, NS
MSVU Campus Map
Format:Six (6) Round Swiss
Byes:A half point bye is available upon request for rounds 1 to 5 if requested in advance of the start of the round. A bye will not be available for the final round on Monday.
Registration:Saturday, May 18, 2013 on site from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Time Control:Game in 2 hours, plus a thirty-second increment added per move starting from the first move.
Round Times:
Round #1Saturday10:00 am
Round #2Saturday4:00 pm
Round #3Sunday10:00 am
Round #4Sunday4:00 pm
Round #5Monday10:00 am
Round #6Monday4:00 pm
Entry Fee: Adults: $40; Juniors (under 18) & Seniors (65 years or older): $35.
Prizes:Winner will have his/her name engraved on the Nova Scotia Open trophy.
Additional prizes will be based on the number of players participating.
Organizer / TD: For further info regarding the tournament contact the Tournament Director at
e-mail address Kyle Creamer: ky533541@dal.ca
Miscellaneous:Membership in the Chess Federation of Canada (CFC) is required to participate in the tournament. If you do not have a CFC membership you can purchase either an annual membership ($48 adults or $31 juniors) or a one-tournament CFC membership ($20) on site.

The Tournament Director will be using a one-hour grace rule for players late for the start of the game before forfeiting the game.

GEORGE BEALS OPEN 2013

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DateJune 28–30, 2013  
PlaceDon MacNeil Room, Rosaria Centre (4th Floor), Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy., Halifax, NS
MSVU Campus Map
Format:Five (5) Round Swiss
Byes:A half point bye is available upon request for rounds 1 to 4 if requested in advance of the start of the round. A bye will not be available for the final round on Sunday.
Registration:Friday, June 28, 2013 on site from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Time Control:Game in 2 hours, plus a thirty-second increment added per move starting from the first move.
Round Times:
Round #1Friday6:00 pm
Round #2Saturday10:00 am
Round #3Saturday4:00 pm
Round #4Sunday10:00 am
Round #5Sunday4:00 pm
Entry Fee: Adults: $40; Juniors (under 18) & Seniors (65 years or older): $35.
Prizes:Winner will have his/her name engraved on the George Beals trophy.
Additional prizes will be based on the number of players participating.
Organizer / TD: For further info regarding the tournament contact the Tournament Director at e-mail address: skcashin@ns.sympatico.ca
Miscellaneous:Membership in the Chess Federation of Canada (CFC) is required to participate in the tournament. If you do not have a CFC membership you can purchase either an annual membership ($48 adults or $31 juniors) or a one-tournament CFC membership ($20) on site.

The Tournament Director will be using a one-hour grace rule for players late for the start of the game before forfeiting the game.
NOTE:The Nova Scotia Closed 2013, a separate tournament, will also be taking place at the same time as the George Beals Open, in the same playing room. The NS Closed is held to determine the NS champion, for eligibility to play in the next Canadian Closed. Entry in the NS Closed 2013 is by invitation only.

PAUL HAKE LABOUR DAY OPEN 2013

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DateAugust 31–September 2, 2013  
PlaceDon MacNeil Room, Rosaria Centre (4th Floor), Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy., Halifax, NS
MSVU Campus Map
Format:Six (6) Round Swiss
Byes:A half point bye is available upon request for rounds 1 to 5 if requested in advance of the start of the round. A bye will not be available for the final round on Monday.
Registration:Saturday, August 31, 2013 on site from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Time Control:Game in 2 hours, plus a thirty-second increment added per move starting from the first move.
Round Times:
Round #1Saturday10:00 am
Round #2Saturday4:00 pm
Round #3Sunday10:00 am
Round #4Sunday4:00 pm
Round #5Monday10:00 am
Round #6Monday4:00 pm
Entry Fee: Adults: $40; Juniors (under 18) & Seniors (65 years or older): $35.
Prizes: Prizes will be based on the number of players participating.
Organizer / TD: For further info regarding the tournament contact the Tournament Director at e-mail address: skcashin@ns.sympatico.ca
Miscellaneous:Membership in the Chess Federation of Canada (CFC) is required to participate in the tournament. If you do not have a CFC membership you can purchase either an annual membership ($48 adults or $31 juniors) or a one-tournament CFC membership ($20) on site.

The Tournament Director will be using a one-hour grace rule for players late for the start of the game before forfeiting the game.

THANKSGIVING OPEN 2013

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DateOctober 12–14, 2013  
PlaceDon MacNeil Room, Rosaria Centre (4th Floor), Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy., Halifax, NS
MSVU Campus Map
Format:Six (6) Round Swiss
Byes:A half point bye is available upon request for rounds 1 to 5 if requested in advance of the start of the round. A bye will not be available for the final round on Monday.
Registration:Saturday, October 12, 2013 on site from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Time Control:Game in 2 hours, plus a thirty-second increment added per move starting from the first move.
Round Times:
Round #1Saturday10:00 am
Round #2Saturday4:00 pm
Round #3Sunday10:00 am
Round #4Sunday4:00 pm
Round #5Monday10:00 am
Round #6Monday4:00 pm
Entry Fee: Adults: $40; Juniors (under 18) & Seniors (65 years or older): $35.
Prizes: Prizes will be based on the number of players participating.
Organizer / TD: For further info regarding the tournament contact the Tournament Director at e-mail address: skcashin@ns.sympatico.ca
Miscellaneous:Membership in the Chess Federation of Canada (CFC) is required to participate in the tournament. If you do not have a CFC membership you can purchase either an annual membership ($48 adults or $31 juniors) or a one-tournament CFC membership ($20) on site.

The Tournament Director will be using a one-hour grace rule for players late for the start of the game before forfeiting the game.

REMEMBRANCE DAY OPEN 2013

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DateNovember 8–10, 2013  
PlaceDon MacNeil Room, Rosaria Centre (4th Floor), Mount Saint Vincent University, 166 Bedford Hwy., Halifax, NS
MSVU Campus Map
Format:Five (5) Round Swiss
Byes:A half point bye is available upon request for rounds 1 to 4 if requested in advance of the start of the round. A bye will not be available for the final round on Sunday.
Registration:Friday, November 8, 2013 on site from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Time Control:Game in 2 hours, plus a thirty-second increment added per move starting from the first move.
Round Times:
Round #1Friday6:00 pm
Round #2Saturday10:00 am
Round #3Saturday4:00 pm
Round #4Sunday10:00 am
Round #5Sunday4:00 pm
Entry Fee: Adults: $40; Juniors (under 18) & Seniors (65 years or older): $35.
Prizes: Prizes will be based on the number of players participating.
Organizer / TD: For further info regarding the tournament contact the Tournament Director at e-mail address: jgilks@eastlink.ca
Miscellaneous:Membership in the Chess Federation of Canada (CFC) is required to participate in the tournament. If you do not have a CFC membership you can purchase either an annual membership ($48 adults or $31 juniors) or a one-tournament CFC membership ($20) on site.

The Tournament Director will be using a one-hour grace rule for players late for the start of the game before forfeiting the game.

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