2019 AFO – Main event details

Dates

October 19-20 (Saturday & Sunday)

Round Times

Place

Newmarket Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford Street, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 1T1

Sections

Master, U2100, U1700, and U1300 - CFC & FIDE rated.

Compositions of the sections:

Master - rating 2100 or higher;
U2100 - with ratings from 1700 to 2099;
U1700 - with ratings from 1300 to 1699;
U1300 - with ratings 1299 and below, and unrated adults;

For an additional Play-up fee – 30 CAD – a player can enter the higher Section if his/her rating is within 100 points than the Section floor limit.

Play-up ratings for sections:

Master - 2000-2099;
U2100 - 1600-1699;
U1700 - 1200-1299;

CFC ratings are used for pairings and selecting sections. Other ratings (except online) might be considered, please contact organizers for your special case.

Format

5 Round Swiss. Pairing software – SwissManager. Two half-point byes may be requested in advance for Rounds 1-4.

Prizes

Monetary prizes in Master, U2100, U1700, and U1300 sections. First prize in Master Section – minimum 1200 CAD based on 120 players in the main event. For unrated players max prize is 100 CAD.

An anonymous sponsors increased Master section prize fund:

• 300 CAD for a clear winner. If several players would share the first place, the blitz tie-break play-off will be organized. It will be a 6 min vs 4 min Armageddon.
• 200 CAD for a perfect score (5/5). If more players would achieve that, the amount would be split equally.

Time Control

90 minutes per player + 30 seconds per move starting from move one. Default time is 30 min, except the first round - 60 minutes. (FIDE rules 6.7.1 “Any player who arrives at the chessboard after the default time shall lose the game unless the arbiter decides otherwise.”)

Entry fees

Paid by October 15 (Tuesday 11:59 pm) - 85 CAD
Paid by October 18 (Friday 1 pm) - 100 CAD
After 1 pm October 18 - 120 CAD; paired for Round 2

GM, WGM, IM and WIM free entry if confirmed by October 1.

For an additional Play-up fee – 30 CAD – a player can enter the higher Section if his/her rating is within 100 points than the Section floor limit.

Play-up ratings for sections:

Master - 2000-2099;
U2100 - 1600-1699;
U1700 - 1200-1299;

Registration

SOLD OUT

The event is limited to 120 players. Please register early to secure a spot.

Players must be CFC members in good standing to register to Master, U2100, U1700, and U1300 sections.

Only players who have registered and paid by 1 pm October 18 will be paired for Round one. Round one pairings will be posted in advance on this site late Friday night. You no longer need to “check-in” on Saturday as in previous tournaments. Several ways to register by October 18:

1. Credit card via Paypal – all major credit cards accepted.
2. In person: on Mondays at the Aurora Chess Club and paying cheques or cash.
3. Mail a cheque: it must arrive before October 9. Please include the player’s name and CFC number. Use the form at the bottom of the page to inform us about your intention to play. Address:
   Aurora Chess Club
   913 Tegal Place
   Newmarket, ON
   L3X 1L3.

Cancellation

If a registered player cancels:

• before October 16– full refund;
• after– no refund for cancellation.

Miscellaneous

Chess sets and clocks are provided for play.

Coffee and water provided.

Free parking. Please see the Newmarket parking map in a pdf file.

Please check this bird's view map. Areas marked in yellow have all day/night parking spots.

Great facilities and restaurants within walking distance on the famous Newmarket Main street.

Organizers

Tournament Director - Chris Tapping. Chief Arbiter - Egidijus Zeromskis.