Visit the Canadian Open Bookstore Located in the North Pender Ballroom
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Special Guests Ida Chong has been the MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head since 1996. She currently serves as Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Minister Chong’s previous cabinet portfolios include Minister of Science and Universities; Healthy Living and Sport; Small Business, Technology and Economic Development, and Advanced Education. Minister Chong has been involved in her community for years, volunteering for a number of not-for-profit groups and serving as municipal councillor for the District of Saanich from 1993 – 1996. She was also senior partner in an accounting practice based in Saanich, and proudly retains her credentials as a Certified General Accountant. Hikaru Nakamura is an American chess Grandmaster (GM). He is ranked among the top seven players in the world by FIDE as of May 2012, and is the current United States Chess Champion. Nakamura's first supertournament victory came at Wijk aan Zee 2011, finishing clear first ahead of the four top-rated players in the world in a performance described by former World Champion Garry Kasparov as better than any tournament by Bobby Fischer, and the best by an American in more than 100 years. Nakamura is the top USCF rated player at 2858, as published on 1 February 2012. Message from the Honourable Ida Chong Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development On behalf of Premier Christy Clark and the Province of British Columbia, I want to welcome all players, supporters, volunteers, and family members to the 2012 Canadian Open Chess Championship, being held in Victoria for the first time. Our government is proud to support world-class events such as this championship, which draws some of the best chess players from Canada and across the globe to compete in British Columbia. This tournament is a great opportunity for our local players to engage in elite-level chess, and it’s also a chance for us to highlight the beauty and uniqueness of Victoria and Vancouver Island. I hope you will all take the opportunity to do some exploring while you’re here, and what you see will make you want to return. I would like to recognize and thank Victoria Chess and the many volunteers, supporters and sponsors who have made this event possible. Best wishes and good luck to all the players vying for the Canadian Open Chess Championship title. Sincerely, Ida Chong, FCGA Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development -3- Welcome to Victoria from the CO2012 Organizing Committee Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia and is situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, just 40 km from the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Victoria is surrounded by the ocean, mountains and forest. There are endless opportunities to explore the rugged coast within steps of the city. Victoria has been the host city for two Canadian Youth Chess Championships, the Canadian Chess Challenge, many provincial and local tournaments and now the Canadian Open. This is the first time for the Canadian Open Chess Championship in Victoria and we are very proud to be the host city. We hope that you enjoy the tournament and your stay in Victoria. If you have the time you may want to extend your stay and explore Vancouver Island or the adjacent Gulf Islands. Or maybe schedule a return visit to play in the Grand Pacific Open (Easter Weekend) or outdoor chess at the beach and downtown all summer long. Please come back and visit again soon. And tell your friends about our island in the Pacific. On behalf of Victoria Chess and all the organizations and individuals involved in this event, best wishes for great games and good times in Victoria are extended to all participants in the Canadian Open Chess Championship. Brian Raymer, Roger Patterson and Paul Leblanc Organizing Committee CO2012 -4- Marquee Players GM Eugene Perelshteyn 2542 USA (Boston) GM Victor Mikhalevski 2542 Israel Co-winner of the 2008 Canadian Open IM Steven Zierk 2478 USA 2010 World U18 Champion GM John Fedorowicz 2440 USA (New York) IM Eric Hansen 2447 Canada (Calgary) Co-winner 2011 Canadian Closed -5- IM Edward Porper 2448 Canada (Edmonton) Co-winner of the 2009 Canadian Open. FM Richard Wang 2307 Canada (Edmonton) IM Leon Piasetski, 2304 Canada (Vancouver) IM Arthur Calugar 2271 Canada (Toronto) FM Jack Yoos 2344 Canada (Vancouver) -6- WGM Kateryna Rohonyan 2294 USA (Seattle) FM Victor Plotkin 2243 Canada (Thornhill) FM Loren Laceste 2292 Canada (N Vancouver) FM Jason Cao 2057 Canada (Victoria) 2012 World U10 Champion The 6th Annual Grand Pacific Open Chess Tournament will be held March 29 – April 1st 2013 We hope to see you next year. Bring your friends. Click “Like” on the GPO Facebook page www.facebook.com/GrandPacificOpenChess Last year the GPO featured GM Hikaru Nakamura (St. Louis, USA) and WGM Nino Maisuradze (Paris, France) -7- Orca Spirit Adventures - Whale Watching World class Whale Watching and Marine Wildlife tours. The clear, nutrient rich waters of Juan de Fuca and Haro Strait support an amazingly rich and diverse animal ecosystem and have been rated as the best place to view Killer Whales in the wild. Onboard biologists with extensive knowledge of both local waters and marine habitat make this an educational experience you’ll never forget. There is complimentary shuttle service available from all downtown locations and free vehicle parking. Reservations are highly recommended. Ask about the “Whale Guarantee”. Mention Canadian Open Chess for 20% off regular prices. 146 Kingston Street 250-383-8411 www.orcaspirit.com -8- Schedule On Site Registration: Sunday July 8; 9:00am-10:00am. Opening Remarks: Sunday July 8; 10:50am. Round Times: Sunday July 8 Round 1: at 11:00am Round 2: at 6:00pm Monday July 9 Round 3: at 11:00am Round 4: at 6:00pm Tuesday July 10 Round 5: at 11:00am Round 6: at 6:00pm Wednesday July 11 Round 7: at 6:00pm Thursday July 12 Round 8: at 6:00pm Friday July 13 Round 9: at 10:00am A Simul is scheduled for July 12 at 1pm with GM Hikaru Nakamura See the next page for a complete list of side events -9- Side Events at a Glance: Saturday July 7: 1. 1:00pm - 4:00pm Whale Watching (leaves from Orca Spirit dock (9 minute walk from Hotel Grand Pacific) 2. 4:00pm - 6:00pm Welcome BBQ at Laurel Point Park (5 minute walk from Hotel Grand Pacific) 3. 7:00pm Pub Night (Flying Otter) Tuesday July 10 1. 9:30am Lecture / Workshop: Attracting Corporate Sponsorships to Chess Events Wednesday July 11 1. 12:00noon - 1:30pm Lecture IM Eric Hansen Cost $10 Adults $5 Children 2. 11:00pm Midnight Blitz. 5 double round Swiss. $10 EF, 100% EF returned in prizes. (1st 50%,2nd 10%, U2200 10%, U2000 10%, U1800 10%, U1600 10%) Registration onsite. Thursday July 12 1. 10:00am - 12:00 noon Standup Paddleboard Lessons at Willows Beach. Register with Epic Surf Co. 250 380 7555 2. 1:00pm -4:00pm GM Nakamura Lecture/Simul 3. 9:00pm Pub Night (Bard and Banker Scottish Brew Pub - Government St and Fort St) Friday July 13 1. 3:00pm-4:45pm Canadian Open Bughouse Championships Register on site 2:30pm 2. 4:30pm-6:00pm Cocktail hour 3. 5:15pm-5:45pm Awards Ceremony 4. 7:00pm Banquet Enjoy the summer sun while you are in Victoria for the Canadian Open -10- Hotel Grand Pacific - Venue for the 49th Canadian Open Chess Championship Great food, health club, location and more www.hotelgrandpacific.com Visit the Canadian Open Bookstore located in the North Pender Ballroom Date Time Sunday 8 July 9am – 10pm Monday 9 July 10:30am – 1:00pm Monday 9 July 5:30pm – 10pm Tuesday 10 July 5:30pm – 10 pm Wednesday 11 July 5:30pm – 10pm Thursday 12 July 5:30pm – 10pm Friday 13 July 9:30am – 4pm Like our House of Staunton Canadian Open Sets and Boards? We have new sets for sale at our bookstore. Pick up a souvenir shirt and browse the “garage sale” section. And of course browse the books as well. -11- Tournament Rules: 1. FIDE rules are used. 2. Playing Area: The playing area consists of the tournament halls, adjacent hallways, and adjacent washrooms. Silence is required in these areas. 3. Electronics: The use of electronic devices with the capability of receiving information, computing, or creating noise is forbidden in the Playing Area except as provided for below and by tournament staff. A ringing cell phone will result in a forfeit. Please turn all your electronics OFF. MonRoi recording devices are exempt from this. 4. Photography: Photos and videos are permitted in the first 10 minutes of each round (including the use of cell phone cameras). 5. Ratings: The player has an obligation to report all previous ratings in other countries and regions. Refer to the tournament website for more details on rating policy. 6. Equipment: All equipment is provided. Outside equipment may NOT be substituted. 7. Food: Food and alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the playing area. 8. Byes: Up to 4 half point byes for rounds 1-7 may be requested up to the start of round 1. Zero point byes may be requested for any round if requested before pairings are made (usually the end of the previous round). Refer to the website for more details. 9. Forfeits: This tournament uses a one hour grace rule before forfeiting. 10. Time Control: The time control in the Premier Section is 40 moves in 90 minutes followed by Game in 30 minutes all with a 30 second per move increment. In the other sections, time control is Game in 120 minutes with a 30 second per move increment -12- Focus on our Community The Flying Otter Grill – Great food in a uniquely west coast location as close as you can get to the inner harbour (without falling in).