Kamloops Rapid Open

Come join us for 6 rounds of CFC quick rated chess at TRU on October 4th! Don't miss this opportunity to obtain or grow your rating without having to travel to Vancouver! First rated chess tournament in Kamloops since 2018!

Details

Format: 6-round 15+10 Swiss in one open sectionDate: Saturday October 4, 2025Location: Thompson Rivers University, Old Main building, room 3732Default time: If late, games forfeited after 10 minutesPrizes:
$555 guaranteed prize fund
1st Place: $150
2nd Place: $125
3rd Place: $100
Top U1600: $70
Biggest upset: $60
Best unrated: $50
Big thanks to the TRU Faculty of Law for the $330 to $555 prize increase!Rounds:
Opening remarks – 9:55
Round 1 – 10:00
Round 2 – 11:00
Lunch – 12:00
Round 3 – 1:00
Round 4 – 2:00
Round 5 – 3:00
Round 6 – 4:00
Award ceremony – 5:00Fees:
$35 entry fee
Special discounts:
TRU students: -$10
Unrated players (players without any tournament rating): -$15
Discounts can be combined: unrated TRU students $35-$10-$15=$10
Free entry for players with CFC quick rating over 2000
No tax!
Free parking!
CFC fees subsidised! (See registration)
If money is an issue, contact us to inquire about subsidies
Thanks to the Faculty of Law, entry fee reduced from $45 to $35!Byes:
For the first five rounds, ½ point byes can be taken
A bye on the last round will represent 0 pointsTiebreaks:
1. Direct encounter
2. Buchholz
3. Number of winsRegistration step 1 (CFC):
You must either have a current membership with the Chess Federation of Canada (CFC) or pay a single tournament fee to the CFC
Great news: we received funding to cover your CFC cost if you are not yet a member!
If you are unrated, get a membership, then email [email protected] with proof of your payment to the CFC and we will reimburse you
We cannot reimburse more than $38 per personAnnual membership fee: $38 or $25 for those born in 2005 or later
Single tournament fee: $8 or $4 for those born in 2005 or later
Family discount availableRegistration step 2:
Once you have a current CFC ID or have paid a single tournament fee, register by completing the following formRegistration deadline: Thursday October 2nd at 7:00 PM
No refunds after the registration deadlineIf you have questions about the registration process, send us an emailPayment:
E-transfer the required amount to [email protected]
Registration is not complete until payment is receivedContact Information: [email protected]Pairings and results: linkSponsors and Support: United Way Kamloops, Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Law, and Association Francophone de KamloopsArbiter: NA Kyle Van Dijk
Organiser: Robert McBain
TRU Chess Club President: Zach Chen