The championship will take place on Saturday May 17 – Monday May 19, 2025 at Best Western 19 Holiday Dr., Brantford, ON.
Format and Time Controls:
6 Round Swiss
90 minutes + 30 second bonus
Byes:
Half point byes must be requested before the previous round has started
Maximum two, half point byes in rounds 1 – 4 only
Sections:
2000 and Above (FIDE and CFC rated)
1600 – 1999 (FIDE and CFC rated)
1200 – 1599 (CFC rated only)
U1200 and unrated (CFC rated only)
Entry Fee:
GM / WGM Free Entry
IM / WIM 50% discount of relevant fee at time of entry
Early: $100 before January 1, 2025
Regular: $110 January 1 – April 20, 2025
Late: $120 April 21 – May 15, 2025
Onsite: $130 After May 15, 2025, Cash Only (may receive a round one bye)
Play Up Fee:
$20 must be with in 100 points of next section up
Entry Fee Discounts:
Maximum $20 discount / person
Under 18 years of age $10
65 years and up $10
Female $10
Tournament Directors:
Anabelle Kovatcheva and Lee Hendon
Projected Prize Fund:
$15,000 based on 250 paid entries
$10,000 based on 200 paid entries
$7,000 based on 150 paid entries
Percentage / Section:
2000 and Above, 40%
1600 – 1999, 30%
1200 – 1599, 20%
Under 1200 and Unrated, 10%
Side Events:
TBD (GM lecture or Blitz event)
Hotel Room Rates:
Tentatively $139/double room
