Just a few days left before the early bird registration deadline. There are now 49 players signed up. $5000 guaranteed prize fund. $99 room rate at the Hotel Grand Pacific (Event venue). Easy access from Seattle on the Victoria Clipper Ferry. The Clipper docks just steps from the Hotel Grand Pacific http://www.hotelgrandpacific.com . The HGP is a great hotel in the heart of downtown Victoria close to shops, restaurants, ocean walkways, parks and more. Book a weekend getaway in Victoria BC. And play some chess as well. Enjoy a long weekend on an island in the Pacific. http://www.grandpacificopen.com
April 18-21
Victoria, BC
A 6 round FIDE & CFC rated Swiss
$5000 Guaranteed Prize Fund
The Grand Pacific Open is BC's largest chess tournament and this will be it's 8th annual! The main event is a 6 round FIDE and CFC rated Swiss with $5000 in prizes. There are also a number of side events which are free (even if not in the main event) and include an active tournament, Midnight Blitz with $100 in prizes, and a Bughouse tournament to finish off the weekend.