2019 Abe Yanofsky Memorial Tournament

2019 (17th Annual) Abe Yanofsky Memorial Tournament - 

$ 2,500 Guaranteed Prize Fund !

(to be increased if there are greater than 50 entries)

CFC rated

In two sections - 

Open 

U1800

Both Sections also FIDE rated

Round 1 - Friday,August 30   7 pm
Round 2 - Saturday, Aug 31  10 am
Round 3 - Saturday, Aug 31  2:30 pm
Round 4 - Sunday, Sep 1  10 am
Round 5 - Sunday, Sep 1  2:30 pm

University of Winnipeg  - Room 3L08 (Lockhart Hall)

Time Control: Round 1 G/ 105 + 5 second increment ; Rounds 2-5 Game/90 + 30 second increment

Rules to be noted:
Anti-draw rules will be in effect (no agreed draws before move 31)
 FIDE Zero tolerance forfeit rule NOT in effect -old rule in effect; players will not be forfeited for non-attendance until one hour after scheduled start of round.

Half-point byes OK, any of first four rounds, limit 2, must commit before rd 2.

Entry fees:

$50 regular, $40 junior if registered on or before Aug 6.  After August 6 - $60.   $50 for junior (under 20 years of age)

CFC Membership also required. All players must be CFC members (can be obtained during registration on-site)

CFC  Rates for Manitoba residents are as follows:

Adult - $ 20 for a one-tournament adult membership or $ 25 for 12 months- new adult members pay   $ 25 for a twelve-month CFC membership, or $ 16 for a one-tournament membership

Junior (under 20)  members pay $ 10 for a one-tournament membership, $ 17 for a twelve-month CFC membership, new junior members pay   $ 17 for a twelve month CFC membership, or $ 8 for a one-tournament membership]

 Highest of CFC rating (or USCF for US players) or established FIDE rating used for section entry.

Guaranteed Prize fund:

Open section:

Open:  $650, $300, $150

U2000:  $210, $140

U1800 section:

U1800:  $340, 180

U1600:  $170, 110

U1400:  $150, 100 

Registration:

on site, Friday, August 30 at 6:15 - 6:50 p.m.,  or at the University of Winnipeg -  Room 4CM42  - Aug 6,13, 20, 27  from 7pm

or -
cheques payable to:
Manitoba Chess Association
c/o Blair Rutter
76 Newcroft Rd.
Winnipeg, MB R2J 3M8

or -
by e-transfer or PayPal. For payment by e-transfer or PayPal, contact chessmanitoba@gmail.com