First Annual Lulu Island Chess Rapid

May 27, 2023 from 9:30am-5:30pm

Venue: Lounge @ Bethany Baptist Church

22680 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC

All Day Free Parking

Rounds: 6 rounds Swiss format

• Round 1 at 9:45  a.m.
• Round 2 at 11:00 a.m.
• Round 3 at 12:00  noon
• Lunch Break
• Round 4 at 02:00 p.m.
• Round 5 at 03:00 p.m.
• Round 6 at 04:00 p.m.
• Tie-break at 05:00 p.m.

Time format: 15 min + 10 sec/move increment

Rated: CFC Quick Rated

Sections:

• U1400
• Open

Prizes: Guaranteed $700 cash prizes based on 50 entries, subject to increase

Open:

1st - $250 + chess set +Free entry to next tournament

2nd - $150 +chess set

3rd - $100+chess set

Best u1700 - $50 +chess set

U1400:

1st-$100 +chess set

2nd- $50 +chess set

3rd- Chess set

Prize money will be split, Blitz playoff 3+2, if that continues to be a draw, Armageddon Blitz 5|4

CFC Membership Required

If you do not have a CFC Membership, please register through https://www.chess.ca/en/players/membership-join/

POLICIES:

• No food in the playing area
• Photos are allowed for the first 5 minutes of each round, but please be discrete and respectful to not disturb players
• Silence is required in the playing area while games are in progress
• All electronics capable of making noise, communicating, or playing chess must be powered fully off while playing
• Children Under the age of 13 must have a parent/guardian in a premise at all times
• By signing up to this event, you have given us permission to take photos of yourself during this event
• Full Refund on or before May 20, 50% Refund  after May 20, NO Refund 48 hours before the event