Kitchener Chess Festival
Kitchener Chess Festival
The Kitchener Chess Festival is an annual event that celebrates the game of chess in the city of Kitchener. Attracting chess enthusiasts from across Ontario and in fact Canada and the U.S., this festival offers a platform for players of all skill levels to showcase their talents, participate in competitive tournaments, and engage in the rich culture surrounding the timeless game of chess.
Kitchener Chess Festival tournament details
Sections
Tournament Sections
- Seniors 65+
- Veterans 50+
- Over 1800 CFC rating
- Over 1400 CFC rating
- Over 1000 CFC rating
- Rookie section
Players play in the section that corresponds to their rating (ie: if your rating is 1550 you MUST play in the Over 1400 - no "playing up")
Sections with fewer than 6 players will be merged with an adjacent section, preferably the next higher one.
Eligibility for the Rookie section:
- Players are rated under 1000 or unrated
- Games will be played with the same time control as all other sections - 60 min +30 sec
- No CFC Membership required!
- Rated CFC
- Top 2 sections FIDE rated
Entry Fees
- $125 per entry after August 20, before September 2
- $150 per entry after September 2 or onsite
Entries after September 5 are not guaranteed a first round swiss pairing
Refund policy: 85% up to August 31, no refunds after that.
Prizes
Placement Prizes
Rating Category sections
- 1st place: $300
- 2nd place: $200
- 3rd place: $100
Sections with 3 players or less will be awarded first prize only
Seniors and Veterans sections
- 1st place: $Based on 90% of entries
- 2nd place: $Based on 90% of entries
- 3rd place: $Based on 90% of entries
Team Prize
(4 player team - maximum of 2 players from one section)
- Top Team - $400
Family Prize
(2 player team - Immediate family members - siblings, spouses, parents, grandparents)
- Top Family - $200