PCC OPEN 3
(CFC Rated - CYCC 2024 Qualifier)
PCC OPEN 3 MAY 26 VANCOUVER EAST, BC, CANADA
TIME
PCC OPEN 3
May 26, 2024 (4 rounds)
Round 1: Sunday May 26 at 1:30pm G/25+5
Round 2: Sunday May 26 at 3pm G/25+5
Round 3: Sunday May 26 at 4:30pm G/25+5
Round 4: Sunday May 26 at 6pm G/25+5
Section
If you have not been yet qualified for CYCC 2024: Open U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18. Girls U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18.
If you are already qualified for CYCC 2024: Open Section, and U1200 Section.
Time control: G25+5
Pairings: Swiss System
Event Address: PCC EAST VANCOUVER - 201-3316 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R5K7
Deadline for registration:
PCC OPEN 3 1PM May 25,2024 or meeting max capacity of 80.
Refund: No refund after 1PM May 25, 2024.
Prizes:
- Top 3 medals by sections. This tournament is also a qualifier for CYCC 2024. All sections score 50% or more will qualify to play in 2024 CYCC in Laval Quebec; or top 3 players in your age group/section.
- Cash Prizes:
*Open Section: 1st: $150; 2nd: $100; 3rd: $50
*U1200 Section: 1st: $100; 2nd $60; 3rd $40
Entry Fee: $45
Misc: CFC ID required. All equipment will be provided.
Tournament Director: Penny Pham
Organizer: Greater Vancouver Chess Society and Penny Chess Club
Contact us at pennychessclub@gmail.com
Payment: E-transfer to gvcsociety@gmail.com
THE TOURNAMENT RULES AND POLICES
I. Anti-cheating rules
We will follow anti-cheating rules guidelines by FIDE. You can see the details via the link below.
https://www.fide.com/FIDE/handbook/Anti%20Cheating%20Guidelines.pdf
II. Food
You are allowed to bring snacks. For example: fruits, chocolate or your drink.
III. CFC membership
You are required to have a valid CFC ID for this tournament. Check the link below to register if you have not got one.
https://www.chess.ca/en/players/membership-join/
IV. Refusal Entry
We reserve the right to refuse your entry.
V. Refund
Generally, we do not offer any refund. Any requests will be assessed case by case.
VI. Byes
- If you request bye(s), please confirm with us prior to the deadline of registration.
- If your bye is allocated by the computer pairings (ie. not your request), you will have 1 point.
- If your bye is requested by you, you will have 0 points for that game
- Tournament Director (TD) reserves the right to refuse your bye requests
VII. 15 minutes tolerance
After 15 minutes since the start of any round, absent players will be considered to forfeit that game and get 0 point.
VIII. TIE-BREAK RULES
Tie-break 1: Direct encounter (The results of the players in the same point group)
Tie-break 2: Greater number of victories
Tie-break 3, 4, 5: Buchholz N, N-1. N-2
IX. ELECTRIC DEVICES RULES
1. All electronic devices (for example: phones, tablets, laptops, smart watches…) are not permitted to be used while players are playing except for special needs with TD’s approval.
2. Electronic devices that can communicate with other people or devices, or operate softwares should be kept in a bag or a case. They must be turned off completely. They must remain at the playing table if the game is in progress.
3. Spectators are asked to keep their phone in silent mode.
4. Violators can be asked to leave the room. Serious cases might lead to an anti-cheating investigation.
X. OTHERS
We follow FIDE rules of chess. If there is any argument between players, or player and arbiter, the TD will make the final decision based on FIDE guidelines.